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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1918
Page
2
A chaotic round-up of boxing notes from New York and beyond notes bouts, fighters, and results with scattered names such as Palys Lijares and Terbing. The piece weaves in boxing culture, upcoming events, and league chatter, highlighting fluctuating fortunes and shifting schedules in a busy period.
Alfred Tysyon Plaw, prominent attorney and former intercollegiate hammer throw champion, died today after an appendicitis operation. He studied at the University of Illfering, linked to 1904 San Francisco events, and was noted as a high class sportsman in golf and billiards. Washington mourns his loss.
Central High School overwhelmed Baltimore Poly at home in a 70 point victory led by Cullen Newby and Shenes. Cullen scored multiple touchdowns including a 65 yard run and two later scores as Central dominated from the opening kickoff.
At Bowie Maryland on November 19 1918 a full card of six furlong and longer races produced several winners led by Miss Rose and Tootsie in straight sprints. The meet featured long odds and purses with multiple show and place payoffs and notable performances by 2 year olds and seasoned runners across claiming starts and stakes events.
Salva Tellebests won the Canadian bred race at Bowie yesterday under rider Weiner, ahead of Balvatelie and Silk Bird as trainer James Boden expected Javata to prevail. Muddy track and tough conditions produced few convincing finishes, with Balvatelie securing an upset and Weiner earning praise for his calm ride.
New York November reports that the Amateur Athletic Union adopted amendments at yesterday's meeting. Key change restores amateur eligibility for athletes who served in the United States military during the war. Registration committees are empowered to reinstate instructors and athletes. The national board gains representation by clubs per division, and the president may appoint a committee to study plans for Mercantile expansion and territorial subdivision reforms.
Western defeated Episcopal by a 115 0 score on Episcopal field in a stern contest. Coach Morse has brought 14 squad to the gridiron and the team showed excellent form despite limited practice. Seward scored Pow touchdowns for his team as Western’s White ran for yardage despite the flu epidemic affecting preparations.
The Chicago based United Golf Association lists its officers and board for the upcoming election in January. Names include Wheeler Apawam as president and Walter S WarBdan as treasurer, with a slate of executives and committee members from Chicago and St Louis.
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