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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1918
Page
2
The Round-Up reports baseball men urging caution on makring ft plans or resumpton of major league baseball next season. They claim government may see baseball as non essential and discuss draft regulations. A peace conference is planned for spring and assurances are sought that it will be safe to open ball paras.
Reading of scattered notes shows a meeting at Bowie with references to horsemen, pursey, and various attendees, including Murphy and Grerge Moller. The document mentions a session, presidin by Thant and other figures, with plans and disposed items among participants.
A damaged line from a historical page mentions a street and a person with initials but lacks coherent details. The readable fragments reference a location on a road and a name, with unclear relation or event.
The Latonia event schedule shows potential extension to November 30 with multiple names and entries. The list includes participants such as Margaret, Helen, Albert, and Jay, alongside various locations and organizations. details reference dates, payouts, and regional tracks, suggesting a broad, interlinked meet with cross references to multiple clubs and officials.
Duchess Lace the Belmont castoff clipped a hard rain day victory at Bowie beating Beach Stables Ground Swell and Drummond. Over There failed scoring chances, while Kashmir and Koh-T hoor clashed in the Domino Purse with Matinee Idol close behind. Firing Line and Cobalt Lass also posted notable showings as the card featured varied results and heavy track conditions.
A detailed race card from Bowie Maryland shows purses and results across multiple events. Notable winners include Duchess Lace and Ground Swell with strong performances by Misty and Triumphant. The narrative records pacing, placements, and payouts amid a crowded card with numerous horses and handlers.
A long excerpt lists many horse names, trainers, and odds for a racing program. It includes entries like Antionette, Jill Poultney, Tackawanna, Loftus, and Silk Bird among others with various weights and claiming notes. It ends with a brief note that the football section shows Eastern football suffering a setback after Rutgers and Syracuse losses.
Samuel J Dallas of Meadow Brook Club Philadelphia was unanimously elected president of the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States. Frederick W Rubten was reelected secretary treasurer. Vice presidents named include J F Conway Boston J T Taylor Pittsburgh Robert Weaver Los Angeles Latrobe Cogswell Baltimore. Annual meeting set for Boston. Junior and senior championships postponed. Hog Island Shipyard Athletic Association submitted an application. Amendments extended amateur standing to paid army camp instructors. Pacific Association proposed barring foreign athletes from championships. $2000 for army camps equipment in Porto Rico and $2000 for camp athletic equipment in the U S during demobilization.
Washington pitchers ranked high in effectiveness last season per official American League averages issued last night. Two of Clark Griffith's hurlers were among the ten most efficient in the Johnson circuit with Walter Johnson second, Ed Mattyson third, and Harry Harper ninth. Other notable names include Red Faber top and Joe Bush eighth, Carl Mays tenth, and Babe Ruth eleventh in the league. Johnson pitched the most innings and led in strikeouts with 162, while Perry and Shaw also featured prominently among leaders.
Staunton based Big Service football team earned a 25 to 6 victory and may advance to a hub competition. The article notes other college and service teams in ongoing matchups and upcoming Thanksgiving day features across cities, with local stadium plans and schedule details amid a busy national program.
Mrs Eo A Walker sues the railway for 20000 dollars alleging a projecting bolt struck her as she boarded a train. Her husband, a machinist, and other witnesses assert the bolt caused injury and nerve damage amid the accident at a river crossing. The case proceeds in the Supreme Court.
Scholastic Sports notes Fagan and Getz anchor Business High School basketball as eight candidates report for practice under Coach Dorman with hopes of a championship run. Football candidates were asked to report yesterday. swimming soon joins Central activities while Western High faces Episcopist in football.
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