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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1918
Page
11
Two historic foes prepare for a campus clash at Fordham University as old rivalries flare on the field. Details on teams and timing are sought from campus athletic departments.
Fragmented notes describe a boxing or sports event with Byszko and Stecher ending in a draw. The text mentions venues and times, includes scattered names, locations like New Orleans and New York, and references to riders, owners, and other figures, but the readable core records a draw outcome for the Byszko Stecher match.
Kashmir the Meadowbrook Stock Farm three year old, once top public choice, tired in the stretch as Matinee Idol from Cleveland Stable wore him down and won by a length and a half in the Versailles purse at Bowie. Crumpsall and other horses also ran, with long odds and a crowd of notable owners and trainers named in the day’s racing card.
New York November 27 John Heydler acting president of the National League urged a joint two day session of the National and American leagues to discuss reforms. He cited excessive ploof ness suspicion and lack of candor between club owners and said business cooperation is needed even off the field to avoid failure of any reconstruction program with major and minor league involvement.
A detailed race report from Bow County dated November 27 1918 lists multiple horse events with results Tallying winners such as Vigilante and Matinee Idol and noting purses and placements. It covers track conditions jockeys weights and post positions, plus show and place payouts and subsequent race details.
Central High School defeated Western 13 to 6 at Central stadium in a hard fought game. Dasher intercepted a Western pass and returned 15 yards for a touchdown, with Cullen adding the goal. Wight and Shenos led Western's attempt to penetrate the Central line, while Central rallied in the fourth quarter to push past Western, aided by Mills and other backs in a series of plunges and runs.
A.L. Park hosts two service football showdowns with Navy, Marines, and Army squads set to clash in a pivotal service league round. The Marines beat the Searan Gunners 34 to 0 as teams prepare for a decisive moral contest televised across bases and cities.
American University and Catholic University prepare for a key gridiron clash on the neutral Georgetown field. With three players sidelined by injuries, AU seeks revival of spirit and a strong crowd to support efforts against its rival as signals and pep talks fill today’s practice and earlier meeting boosted enthusiasm.
Sharman and Gates pull feature plays on Pinehurst links in middle west fields. The noisy round teems with drives and pars as both players showcase form amid windy conditions, with each creating chances and applying pressure on the course setup.
Contestants enter a walking prize around the ellipse with a measured distance near 31 miles. Judges will disqualify entrants for rule violations and patrols monitor the course for fair conduct.
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