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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1915

Page

2

Basketers Plan Extended Season for Sunday League title games

John & McMurray named president of the Washington Sunday School Basketball League as clubs announce a Monday and Wednesday schedule at the boys department gym. Officers include John Scott as vice president F L Haller as treasurer and Karl Fulker as secretary. The November 22 start features Keller Memorial Epiphany Mount Pleasant and Eastern Presbyterian matchups with a long list of pairings through March and into April, detailing rivals Keller Memorial Peck Chapel Epiphany Christ Lutheran Covenant and McKendree among others.

John & McMurray Mount Pleasant Peck Chapel Epiphany Keller Memorial Covenant Sa McKendree Va Covenant Keller Christ Latheran Fastern Presbyterian McKeast Tuthercan Mount Pleasans McKendree Chit Lutherans Pack Chapel Eastern Presbyterian Finnhany Chapel Christ Christ Lutheran Va Epipheny Curiet Lutheran Mount Pleasant Va Bantera Presbyterian Chefat Lutheren McKendrie Peck Christ Lutheran Western Presbyterian Mount Pleas Feet Chapel

Still Has Four Elevens On Gridiron at Virginia

Virginia’s football squad struggles to shape a strong scrimmage unit with four organized elevens ready to meet North Carolina. Coaches note late-season effort, new plays prepared for UNC, and a new punter Stillwell emerging as candidate for Thanksgiving game.

Virginia North Carolina South Carolina Stillwell Thurman Ward Vanderbilt Techie Capt. White Landes Staunton

Maryland Aggies Scrimmage with George U Players

The Maryland Aggies and Catholic University held an hour long scrimmage at Brookland with second stringers first, then varsity. No score was kept as coaches directed plays. defense improved with Rich and Murrell keying the effort. Hindman may return to the squad, but knee strength remains weak.

Maryland Aggies Cathodc Universits Brookland Farmera Rich Murrell College Park Capt Hindman

Three Entrants in South Atlantic Cross Country Meet

Special to the Washington Post from Charlotteaville Va November 17 The annual cross country meet of the South Atlantic Intercollegiate Athletic Association will be held Saturday afternoon at the university Only three institutions have applied Washington and Lee Catholic University and the University of Virginia Johns Hopkins may enter but nothing definite has been heard The six mile course winds through the Blue Ridge foothills Virginia trains daily under Trainer Lannigan The Virginia team is captained by George Allen and may include Abbott Tucker Astor Edmonds W L Allen Jacob Fields Porter Maury and Crane

Washington Post Charlotteaville South Atlantic Intercollegiate Athletic Association Washington and Lee Catholic University University of Virginia Lexington Johns Hopkins Baltimore Institution Blue Ridge Mountains Virginia Lannigan George Allen Cambridge, Maag Capt Alen Abbott Tucker Astor Edmonds W. L. Allen Jacoba Fields Porter Maury Crane

Two Great Records for W and L Team

Special to The Washington Post. Lexington Virginia Nov. 17 Washington and Lee lost to Cornell but set two school records scoring 21 points in the first half and a 99 yard kickoff return by John Barrett for a touchdown. Washington and Lee praise from coaches and students as Barrett Shultz Pierotti lead a strong unit ahead of the Norfolk game.

Washington Post Lexington Cornell Washington and Lee Generals Harvard Michigan Oberlin Gettysburg Williams Bucknell Virginia Polytechnic Institute Barrett Sweetland John Barrett Charles Barrrett West Virginia Wesleyan Washington and Jefferson Yale Ted Shultz al Pierotti Young North Carolina A Norfolk Washington Lee

Houck May Fight Lowe Thanksgiving Night Clash

Ardmore Club manager James La Fontaine argues with Willie Houck’s handler over weights for a Thanksgiving night bout. Houck wants 138 pounds, Lowe sticks to 135, with a compromise likely within days. Local prospects for the semi windup and a possible rematch for Harry Glenn are noted amid the Houston Texas college result.

James la Fontaine Ardmore Willie Houck Philadelphia Tommy Lowe Quaker City Lowe Harry Glenn Baltimore Agaihat

Final Game With G. U. Here Promised Battle in Washington

Georgetown faces South Carolina in a decisive home game as Captain Barron plays his last Washington appearance. The squad revealed strong scrimmage work with standouts Sullivan and Dewhurst drawing praise. Tickets go on sale at Spalding's with a large student turnout expected and a special west stand section.

Sullivan Erasmus Hall High School Brooklyn Jim Dewhurst Scrubs Eas Capt. Barron Dewhurst Spalding South Carolina Dixieland Law School Billy Butler

Shaw Suffering Neck Wound Threatens Washington Pitcher

Pittsburg reports Jim Shaw will recover from a hunting accident near Greensburg Pa with a neck wound that missed glands and allowed him to refuse anesthetic During recovery Shaw’s condition is serious but he may not return to pitching This injury jeopardizes Washington’s plans as manager Griffith supported Shaw intensely and remains hopeful for a future return Meanwhile rumors from New York indicate trading Gandil, with no solid link to Walter Pipp.

Stanley T. Milliken Pittsburgh Jim Shaw Greensburg Washington Baseball Club Shaw Buck Griffith St. Francis’ Hospital Griff Washington Walter Johnson Washington Baseball Gotham Chick Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Walter Pipp Gandil White Sox New York Gand Chicago

Five Races On Cards For Warrenton Meet Saturday

Special to The Washington Post Warrenton Va Nov 17 five races on the card for the Warrenton Hunt Club meet Saturday including three steeplechases The Broad View steeplechase and Dixie handicap are among the listed events with entries such as Bourgeoie Cap tain Matlock Weldship Shannon River Exton Bryndown Hibler Kingpin Alma New Haven Sixty Little Bo Gaytag Syosset Cynosure M Shannon Bemont Fadomile Julia Currer Bell Misa Oxford Brnny Deep Hedonic Robinetta White Metal Chaser Great Surprise Grey Leg Henrietta W Emerald Gem Cheer Up Cedar Run steeplechase over natural course and Payton's Choice Aquilla Sara cen Port My Grace among others.

Washington Post Warrenton Warrenton Hunt Club Broad View Bourgeoie Matlock Aleppo Qronian M. d. Shannon Weldship Shannon River Exton Bryndown Hibler Kingpin Alma New Haven Racebrontk Little Bo Gaytag Bour Syosset Yarico Cynosure Colonetta M. J. Shannon Bemont Fadomile Julia Currer Bell Misa Oxford Brnny Deep Hedonic Sowerth Robinetta Henrietta W Association Payton's Choice Aquilla Saracen Port My Grace

Tech High votes for basketball for boys and girls

Tech High members narrowly approve a small per ticket assessment to support basketball for both genders. No Inter scholastic League bid this year, with the team likely to run an independent schedule. Football success celebrated at Rhode Island Avenue institution. football supper planned next Tuesday.

Technical High Tech Hudson Rhode Island Avenue Danus Birch Ochsenrelter Roberts

Y M C A Boys Cross Country Run Opens To All District Youth

The Y M C A boys department announces an annual cross-country run on Thanksgiving day using the old course from the Y building. This year the event is open to all District boys, with senior prizes of gold silver and bronze medals for ages 18 and under and junior prizes for those 15 and under weighing no more than 110 pounds. Float fee is 15 cents and second class 10 cents. Applications available from Earl B. Fuller at 1732 G Street NW.

Earl B. Fuller G Street

Three Light Backs On Eleven At Navy

Annapolis Md Nov 17 Secret practice continued at the Naval Academy as midshipmen cheered the team from the stands. A new backfield arrangement shows Blodgett Johnson and Von Heimburg at end with Craig directing play. Injuries cloud quarterback and center spots. Craig appears to lead and energize teammates. The backfield averages 161½ pounds, lighter by about 20 pounds than last year.

Annapolis Naval Academy Regiment of Midshipmen Midshipmen Blodgett Johnson von Heimburg Capt. Miles H. 8. Jones Craig C. M. Jones Miles Co. M. Jones H. & Jones von Helmburg Westphal Davie Martin Navy

UVA Basketball Loses Trio of Stars for Season

Three key players from University of Virginia’s previous quint will miss the coming season. Dietrick from Brooklyn is sidelined by appendicitis and will likely leave college until recovered. Stickley’s father died, delaying his progress, while Luck cannot join due to heavy coursework. W Strickling remains the team’s only regular back.

Spedal Washington Post Charlottesville University of Virginia A. C. Dietrich Brooklyn N. Y Wellington HB. Suickley Woodstock Stickley Col BE. J. Stickley John W. Daniel W. Strickling Quint

Miller Bats Best in Southern League

Nashville Tenn Nov 17 Elmer Miller the Mobile outfielder led the Southern League batsmen last season with a .326 average official by secretary Matt T Stradford Hendry of New Orleans topped unofficial averages at .825 Cunningham of Chattanooga led pitchers with .687 Hogg of Mobile second with .632

Nashville Tenn Elmer Miller Mobile Matt T. Stradford Miller Tom Hendry New Orleans Cunningham Chattanooga Hogg

racing notes and entrants listed for Cincinnati event

Incitation and Moonstone lead a long list of entrants including Sprint Banin Gold Cap Casaba Barsac Plantagenet Ethan Allen Rosamary Louise Travers G M Miller Wales Tamerlane Tom Hancock Cordie F Grperth Patty Regan and Beaufern as potential runners in today’s program at Cincinnati.

Cincinnati Enquirer Incitation Moonstone Jerry, Jr Sprint Banin Bigtodo Gold Cap Casaba Barsac Plantagenet Ethan Allen Rosamary Louise Travers G. M. Miller Wales Tamerlane Tom Hancock Cordie F. Grperth Patty Regan Beaufern

Georgetown Freshmen Ready for Philadelphia Clash

Tom Gurrys Georgetown freshmen football team prepares for Saturdays away game at St Josephs in Philadelphia. It will be their final appearance of the season. The Quaker City eleven has won every game to date. The locals aim to break their streak and track their chances by yesterday_vars showing against the varsity.

South Carolina Georgetown Capt Barron Washington Virginia Palmetto State Wall Gilroy Scrubs Tom Gurry McNamara Brett Dempsey Philadelphia St. Joseph Quaker City Eleven

Gallaudet Prepares For Final Part of Year With Catholic University

Gallaudet football, idle before Thanksgiving, tunes up for the Brookland game. Coach Hart revises all formations and gives line players individual instruction. Kendall Greens seek a victory and a strong showing while Trauke and Cascaden recover from Wake Forest injuries. Wake Forest contest described as this season’s roughest. All-Nationals trounce All-America in Seattle.

Gallaudet Catholic University Brookland Hart Kendall’ Greeners Brooklanders Trauke Cascaden Wake Forest Gallaudet Hra Stegmerter

Yale Favored in Rival Coach’s Evening Talk

Cambridge reports Harvard Coach Haughton called Saturday’s Yale game even money after Enwright’s out for scholastic reasons. He warned bettors that odds were bunk and praised Yale’s revival under Tom Shevlin. Yale practiced lightly and prepared defense for Guernsey’s drop kicks while more than twenty former Yale players joined the last team scrimmage.

Cambridge Mass Haughton Harvard Enwright Yale Bulldog Tom Shevlin R. C. Curtis Rollins New Haven Conn John Kilpatrick Lucius Bigelow Johnny Field Guernsey

Eagle Wears Down Lahore In Handicap Race at Bowie

Eagle defeats Lahore by a comfortable margin in the Bowie autumn handicap mile race at Prince George's Park on a sunny Indian summer afternoon. Ten starters chased Eagle in front of a large crowd as Emil Herz's horse led from the backstretch to victory, with Lahore second and a tight finish for third between Pullux and J. J. Linis.

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Regents to Hold Meeting on Final Plans for Sunday's Game

Regent Athletic Club will hold an important meeting tomorrow night at o'clock at 1711 Flint Street Northwest to finalize plans for Sunday's game with the undefeated Trojans and discuss other matters. Regents will also play a fast independent team in Baltimore Thanksgiving day.

Regent Athletic Club Flint Street Trojans Regents Baltimore

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