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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1919
Page
2
College teams Georgetown Cathelic University Maryland State and Galluviich completed final scrimmages preparing for tomorrow’s contests. Catholic University faced late changes with a new opener against Quantico Marines. George Washingtons line showed speed and the backfield varied plays while Maryland State plans a Charlottesville run and Mount St Marys awaits.
Morgantown Virginia notes a schedule change as the final practice shifts ahead of a contest with Pitt. unclear details reflect OCR damaged text but indicate preparation and location at Morgantown.
A brisk signal drill followed Coach McIntire’s lecture on fighting in the game. Three lineup switches appeared with Richer at tackle replacing Ice, Tee at guard for McCue, and Neale at quarterback instead of Millients, though Velaran remained a likely starter at quarter. The other changes seemed permanent.
Buchanan West Virginia October 1 Wes Virginia Western left this avenue for Washington where Georgetown will meet Saturday Twenty two men are making the trip This list includes Coach Drum Director shu maker Trainer Hamrick Captain Fisher Tschappatt Schneaberr Rohrbough Bex Mart Donbotter Snedegar Bec Radman Jehovies Stark Hymes Iginson Harold Potter Wiant Ross Gould Shroyer Signal drill and work on plays featuring Exendine coaching at Georgetown were taken up in today's practice The second string men were given a slip workout for their game against Glenville Normal on Saturday Wesleyan is in good condition no cripples in the squad who cannot play at top speed against Georgetown
Virginia's attack showed improvement in practice as the team prepared for Maryland State. Drills covered drill formation and interference, with both varsity and scrub backs gaining ground. Russell returned from injury in uniform, punting practice noted, and potential for a drop kick discussed if needed.
Jamaica track notes praise a weak rider pool as Leochares wins the closing six furlongs in easy fashion. Sea Queen led early in the mile juvenile affair but Toucanet surged to win by a half length. Jockey Kennedy took a tumble on Bachelor's Bliss, shaken but unhurt. Mock Orange triumphed in the third race while Chimera beat Franc Tireur for place. Rapid Traveler upset Truly Rural in the fourth with Le Glorieux third. Orestes narrowly beat Highland Light in the fifth, and Walfare led all the way in the sixth, with Bifare and Stickling following.
Capt. Ral Parr, displeased after Blazes was beaten, declares Blazes among the year's best after Man o War. He proposes a $2,500 sweepstakes race pitting On Watch Blazes John P. Grier Wildair Constancy King Thrush, with a liberal purse, within the week or ten days. He dares rivals to knock the chip off his shoulder.
A long list from The Washington Post and Cincinnati Enquirer shows Sir Barton Cudgel and Exterminator among likely starters for the Annapolis handicap at Laurel tomorrow. Weights plus workouts for Cadet Sou Briar Paiis Van and many others are noted, with numerous entries named.
Purcase, son of Ormondate and Cherryola, pulled up lame in a mile trial yesterday morning. Trainer Hildreth feared long-term injury and suggested retirement for the season. owner hoped the colt would recover.
Horseman Hildreth predicts Mad Hatter will win the Latonia Championship and plans to oversee the race from afar. Trainer Bave Leary will ride the colt, while Trockey Fator departs Laurel to guide the horse at Latonia. Also noted are recent race payments, trainer comments on Wildair, a call for a placing judge, and a high school football game at Central Stadium with Paly in Baltimore. Grand circuit trots at Lexington were postponed due to rain and rescheduled for tomorrow.
In Jamaica fall meet action New York report shows Mumbo Jumbo, a 10 to 1 shot, upset Sycamore in race one. Gex led by one length in race two, with Albert A winning race three. Pilgrim won the Remsen handicap, Sweet Tooth took race five, and Star Court prevailed in race six as other favorites struggled.
A long race day at Laurel Park features six races on a fast track. Purse amounts exceed $1,000 per event with multiple stakes-like showings. Jockeys race aboard noted horses including To Paced, Allivan, Sea Queen, and Rapid Traveler, with details on times and mutuels per race.
The report lists finished horses in sequential races at Latonia with detailed payouts. Peace Prn- Rant won the first race at six furlongs with Kinbum, Cape, Mae and others also racing. Lady Tux ary won the fourth race at six furlongs with Lady Fairplay second and Madras Gingham featured. Hexald won the one mile featured race with Pul Hop second and Brevza third. Toby won the sixth race at six furlongs, with The second Girl in second and Accelerate third. Multiple other races and entries are noted with times, odds, and riders, including Steaplechase and Fourth race handicaps.
Los Angeles October 8 Paul Evans evened the Western Minor League series by winning the second game. Association champions scored in the seventh on six hits from Vernon and an error to beat the Americans 5 to 4.
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