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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1911
Page
13
November 16 report from Alexandria notes public backlash after a controversial piece about Episcopal High School football. The letter from Daniel Jr., manager, defends the team while condemning the publication and urging focus on integrity and best interests.
J Boma ran 721 meters in half an hour at Pang while Bonin of Colombes covered a kilometer and 71 meters in the same period delaying a world record claim. Bonin’s time edges past Innes, with American marks lagging behind the European feats.
Boston plans to add left handed pitcher William Burke of Clinton who last season played for a Montreal Eastern League club to its Lib team roster after reporting a sale by Ayastud Lake Invink to the Boston organization.
Georgetown prepares for Virginia with high pace and secret drills as Yeager’s ineligibility sparks debate. Virginia football coach Yancey fields a sharp practice, stressing backs and formations while rallying students for the big game.
Special to The Washington Pay Annapolis Md changes made in the Oval Academy backfield today restore form from a month ago. Gibbat te at quarterback with Tiedes at fullback, McReavey shifted from end to captain Daltons running mate, and a 170 pound plebe placed on right end. Gilchrist stays in defense as Overesch excels. Leonard Nichols Lowell Shaw Collins and Bates provide depth while Nichols and McReavey help steady the pace in scrimmage and offensive and defensive drills.
Carlisle Pa Nov 16 The Indians hold light drills and a blackboard session as they rehearse new plays for the Syracuse game on Saturday. All players in good shape except QB Welch and Captain Burd. Syracuse practice near conclude with potential to end Red Raiders streak. The Carlisle team arrives tomorrow to a large crowd anticipated at the stadium this Saturday.
New Haven reports a secret Yale practice before the Princeton clash with players working on defense and punt handling. At Cambridge and Brookline the Harvard Yale setup continues, while Cornell departs Ithaca for Chicago amid a strong sendoff and Michigan adjusts after Thomsons absence. Chicago faces low confidence ahead of a big test.
At Marlboro racecourse on November 14, Pinkerton men arrested several men suspected of wire tapping, lodging them in jail as horse racing continued. W B Carson scored three wins including Billy Hancock, Tippy, and Tlatterus, while a Saturday horse sale was announced.
Race results from Jamestown show purses across seven furlongs with multiple horses placing. Notable finishes include Jonge Menotle on top at 13 to 1, Ziel von Lady Metlee and Sadie Shapira among the top three, with other entries like Norme Girl and Pesta also noted in the scattered final standings.
The readable portions list entries for multiple races with horses and trainers including Tiny Tim, Chet Hayes, Clifton, Bonnie Beg HY, Sir Féward, Lady Hapshare, Dors Werd, and more. It notes furlongs, weights, and some placing hints across flat and steeplechase events, with stalls and handicap mentions. The legible items show stable names and race labels but lack complete results or full field details.
Local automobile dealers greeted news of a Thursday night gathering to decide whether to hold an auto show this Winter. Secretary J R Thomas noted plans and a meeting was set for Eckstein at 112 New York avenue at 8 pm on Thursday November 2. The Congressional Garage Co received a shipment of new 1912 Wilcox trucks. The Overland-Washington Co reports selling a 4 horsepower touring car to the Coberth Maynen & White Co. Henderson of the Waverly Water Co was in the city.
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