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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1911
Page
13
Georgetown football coach Nielsen condemns training rule violations and vows to discipline violators. Larkin denies spying allegations as Carlisle Indians prepare for a hard, open-game clash with Georgetown, emphasizing defense and scrimmage work this week.
Georgetown Tennis Association launched its fall tournament with twenty aspirants. Doubles preliminaries produced tight matches as Mulligan and Brosseau defeated McQuillan and Graham 6-0 6-4, McMullen and Duffey beat Carroll and Lynch 6-4 7-5, plus other notable results. The likely Blue and Gray lineup includes Gibbs, Oliver, McLean, Morgan, and Brosseau.
All-American Milan and Cobb power Washington to a 2 0 victory over the Athletics in a tune-up game at home. Mullin and Bender duel, but Cobb's timely homer and Milan's two-base hit pave the way. Gardner and Lapp spark late offense as defense falters.
Betting in the World Series hinges on a single continuing series where a rain pause or darkness does not reset the opener. Mathewson, Marquard, and McGraw figures shape odds as schedules shift with weather. Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Chicago post-season timing complicates the pennant race and lineups.
Cincinnati and St Louis split the season finale doubleheader with Cincinnati winning the first game 2-0 and St Louis taking the second 3-0. Poorly played contests featured ragged pitching and a sparse crowd for the twin bill in Cincinnati.
Chicago defeats Pittsburgh 6 to 5 in ten innings to close the local National League season. Robinson relieved in the ninth, and a wild throw from the pitcher combined with Schulte's third hit produced the winning run. Sheckard, Schulte, Tinker, and Doyle among Chicago’s contributors as Brown and Lefield work for Pittsburgh.
Baltimore October 9 Sotemia a 4 year old mare by winning the mile and a quarter handicap today qualified for the Bowie Kates two mile race to be run at the meeting’s close. Ringmaster, a promising jumper, won the junior steeplechase. Happy Deverich rode in from Peru. jockeys Deverich and McIntyre arrived to ride for connections. serious plans to move horses to Pimlico follow with several extra races announced by the Maryland Jockey Club.
The Philadelphia and Boston teams ended their season with a twin bill in Boston. Sweeney led Boston with seven hits as the visitors won both games. Boston turned a triple play in the first game Ingerton to Sweeney to Houser with Sweeney, Hob er assisting and Walsh pitching. Hotsher played multiple positions, finishing the day with a record of playing every position in championship games this season.
Carlisle Pa Oct. This evening’s practice for the Carlisle Indian football candidates was their first in preparation for key games starting with Georgetown University in Washington Saturday. The home season is finished except for third-string players. Coach Warner outlined new plays after a blackboard session and signaled through long practice. The squad, slightly heavier now at about 178 pounds, gained about four pounds over last year.
In the boys tennis championship, Chester Bassett and Gething Miller reach the finals at the Young Men's Christian Association courts at Twenty-first and B streets this afternoon at 3. Miller beat two clubmates to reach the final, while Bassett defeated Archie McLachlan. Previous rounds saw Miller win 6-3 6-2 over Koler and 6-0 6-3 over Buell, with Bassett 6-1 6-1 over McLachlan.
Pal Moore of Philadelphia pounded Fighting Dick Hyland of California for ten rounds at the Empire Athletic Club in Manhattan during its reopening night in New York City. The rugged lightweight handled all the offense, using Hyland as a punching bag in the final bout.
NEW MEN JOIN C U SQUAD Hackett and Parker strengthen Catholic University by adding two capable players. Hackett from Washington College and Waterbury High School brings top lineman credentials. Parker from Eastern High School is well known to D C football followers. The squad endured a long signal drill with no fatigue. McDade led the first string with Ryan assisting. Montgomery hurt a knee but slated to miss only a few days. McDonnell, star catcher, in uniform and aiming for an end position. Tomorrow the varsity faces the freshmen in the first real scrimmage, with the new men to show their worth.
In Memphis Tennessee on October 9 Brown from Chicago and Harry Lewis of Philadelphia, claimant of the welterweight championship, boxed eight final rounds to a draw before the Southern A C.
Alexandria, VA October 9 Technical High defeats Episcopal High 5 to 0 to claim its initial win of the season. Tech shows strength early with a first quarter touchdown, but the backfield remains a weakness needing bolstering for a title bid. Lineups include Peak Browner Connor Brown Blackford Wood for Episcopal and Kinsolving Peak Browner Brown for Technical along with officials from Eastern and Hastern High Schools.
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