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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1914
Page
13
Army and Navy prepare for their annual football game as both teams report top form after extensive practice. Marching fans arrive from across the nation, hotels fill, and weather looks cold with a chance of rain in the afternoon.
Cincinnati, Ohio, Nov. 27. The St. Louis Nationals will go almost any limit for a capable shortstop. T. Britton, owner of the St. Louis club, said he came to this city to see August Herrmann. He will remain over until tomorrow, because Herrmann is out of the city. Britton said he is open to reasonable propositions to secure a good shortstop and denied plans involving Lee Magee joining the Federals.
In Minneapolis on November 27 the Schmidt bowling quintet of St. Paul rolled 3147 pins in a match against Zumalweiss under tournament restrictions. They claim a world record surpassing the 3012 high by the St. Pauli Knipers at Toledo in 1913.
Savannah Ga Nov 27 4 D Kelly of Savannah died from injuries in yesterday's 300 mile motorcycle race. It was the second fatality as Gray Stoop of Mooresville NC was instantly killed after starting the race yesterday.
This $18 grade of suits and overcoats is a new but important line, offering Balmacaans and body-fitting coats with single and double breasted styles. It features fullback and conservative coats in plain colors and fashionable mixtures, including English models and stylish greens and blues.
New York Giants manager John J. McGraw plans a South America tour after the 1915 season, taking along White Sox star Charles A. Comskey. The squad will be nearly the same as next year’s lineup. Morningstar Wins Billiard Match in Richmond. Ora Morningstar beats Koji Yamada 100 to 197 in a Billiard Players' League match with Morningstar posting averages and high runs of 162 374 while Yamada tallies 1010 17 53.
The readable text lists horse names and owners or stables from New York Telegraph and Cincinnati Enquirer entries. Entities include Granite Honey Bee Grazette Chupadero Astute Foacraft Montpelier Stable Blue Thistle Surgeon Encore Fairy Godmother Lady Rankle and person names such as Hester Prynne Joe Fine undaunted Sun King Devoter Mindnelle Black Pine plus places like Juarez New York.
The article argues that season records fail to predict outcomes in Army versus Navy. It notes Navy has not suffered a defeat, while Army shows strong defense. Coaches claim both sides are in excellent condition ahead of the West Point game, with expectations shaping around recent scores and defensive strength.
Taurez results cover six races at six furlongs to six furlongs. Eda, at 19 to 1, wins the first race with Marle O'Brien second and Twi- Tight third. Curlicue wins the second race with Freda Johnson second and Billy Barnes third. Balon takes the third with Col. McDougall second and Armell 1W9 third. Mercurian wins the fourth with Parcel Post second and Prince Conrad third. Faneuil Hell wins the fifth with Argent second and Early Innocence third. Sleepland captures the sixth with Leneng second and Melts third.
A massive audience is expected for the Army versus Navy football game in Philadelphia with over 23,000 seats distributed to officials and friends. West Point cadets and officers travel on two special trains, and most garrison officers plan to attend. Proceeds from 3,400 University of Pennsylvania tickets go to relief for widows and orphans of service members.
Havre de Grace Nov 27 The day featured no stake race yet regulars attended and Kenessa led the 60 furlongs in a fast display. Billy Oliver keeps the sprinter amid winter at Lakewood NJ while planning to ship Abbotsford to Charleston. Hlanson won the 2 year old handicap with Between Us over Stalwart Telon.
Racing cards list maidens and sellings across six races with names and weights. Breezer Jack Ritter Pay Day Rinaldo Nobby Golf falon Cal cium Luis des Coquets Amobsika Chilton Trance Fort Sumter High Street Judge Sale Bolan S Andrew O Day Wavering PasteSten De Neuter Mercunium Category Fleakce Helene Hayborn Inez Make Good Ggrrie Onur Ith race Cat egory Fleakce Helene Hayborn Inez Make Good Ggrrie Onur Parcel Pont Safrance Lady in Jake Argent Adena Frazzie Weather clear track heavy
Turn on the spotlight to find hundreds of hand tailored suits and overcoats at Bunpil ECo The Avenue at Ninth with prices 15 18 20 and 25 and a broad satisfaction guarantee plus new TECK Shoes Derbies and Hats in style.
Twenty one Federal League magnates gather at the Chicago Athletic Association to map the 1915 battle plan. The meeting will discuss dates transports players and managers with potential franchise moves and surprise announcements likely from Gilmore and council members.
Tom Gibbons of St Paul emerges as a top middleweight prospect after a six round bout with Billy Glover in the Bronx. Referee Billy Joh stopped the action at the end of round six as Gibbons repeatedly pierced Glover with jabs and body rights, echoing the fighting style of his brother Mike.
Chicago president Weeghman of the Chicago Federals says negotiations for Edward Trank former star pitcher of the Philadelphia Athletics ended due to his salary demands. He would like to see Trank in a Chicago Federal uniform but terms are too strong and negotiations are over. Pittsburgh Elects 1915 Captain. Guy M Williamson of Indianapolis was chosen captain of the 1915 Pittsburgh football team, having played quarterback this year. Harvard Gets Exeter Football Captain. Fidelie captain of Exeter’s football team last season will enter Harvard.
Philadelphia Nov 27 Betting on the Army Navy football game tomorrow runs 6 to 5 in favor of Army among professional bettors. Cadets in their pools prefer even money and traditionally refuse to place or accept odds, keeping to even bets.
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