District college elevens ready for hard games
District coaches have a clear read on their teams as Catholic Georgetown Maryland George Washington and Galludet move toward key games. Byrd’s Maryland faces a 7 to 3 defeat at St Johns while Georgetown and George Washington show expected improvement. Galludet suffers two road losses but faced stronger opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic University
Georgetown
Maryland University
George Washington
Gallatuet
Morse
Exendine
Robb
Byrd
Hughes
Menkedia
Curly Byrd
College Park
Maryland
Anneapolis
St. John's
Westminster
Crearge
Washington
William
Korfolk
Galladuet
Kendall Green
Grand Circuit Races Open at Lakewood
The Grand Circuit opens at Lakewood track in Atlanta with three circuit class events and one Southern show. Purses range from 500 to 2,590 dollars for pacing and trotting divisions, with contests running daily through the week alongside Southern events. Palace A. C. defeated Mt. Rainier 14 to 0 at Brentwood Md yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Wer. Au
Lakewood
Palace
Palace A. C
Mt. Rainier
Brentwood
Ruth Meusel and Piercy Defy Landis in Buffalo Exhibition
Babe Ruth and Bill Meusel along with Bill Piercy of the Yankees played in a Buffalo exhibition against the Polish Nationals amid Judge Landis orders. Carl Mays and Wally Schang withdrew after the judge’s directive while Ruth’s team drew in local Buffalo players and won 4 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y. Get
Kenesaw M. Landis
Babe Ruth
New York Yankees
Bob Meusel
Bill Piercy
Yankees
Carl Mays
Wally Schang
Landis
Ruth
Huth
Mohawks Down Gordon A C in Bold Union League Victory
Mohawk A C defeated Gordon A C Baltimore 11 to 9 at Union League Park. The Mohawks dominated with long passes and strong running while Gordon showed weak defense and offense. Key plays included a 60 yard touchdown by Taylor and multiple touchdowns credited to Clarkson Fridinger Taylor and Eagan. Substitutions listed for both teams and officials noted as Towers Umpire Cabhill and Tiptea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mohawk A. C
Gordon A. C
Baltimore
Union League Park
Mohawk
Warriors
Taylor
Mohawk A
Fosarise
A. c. Fridinger Verdn
Ecc
Smith Deakins
Cari Graves
Forkaton
Hardy Moran Browning
Kirby Gatoway Fuger Eagan
Dawson Bjorland
Barrett Taylor
Sloan Eagerson
Burns Clarkson
Pitsgerald
Mohawks
Coville
Deskins
Clark
Graves
Thomas
Hardy
Watt
Browning
Lired
Uoloway
Dyer
Eagan
Murray
Willard to Meet Dempsey Next Spring in Big Match
Jack Dempsey world heavyweight champion and Jess Willard former holder plan a spring bout in New York or Jersey City. Manager Jack Kearns said Tex Rickard has Willard’s signed contract and Dempsey is ready to sign. Dempsey will begin training after a twenty week Minneapolis tour.
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Chicago
Jack Dempsey
Jess Willard
New York
Jersey City
N. J
Jack Kearns
Dempsey
Kearns
Tex Rickard
Willard
Minneapolis
Hutchinsons Work Features Terminal R R YMCA Carnival
Hutchinson leads a lively sports carnival at Terminal Railroad Athletic Field with eight events. A. F. Hutchinson wins multiple events including run to first base and throw to second base. J. F. Wessells takes ball throwing and relay wins. N. E. Thompson garners points third. Bulgaria wins Grand National prize in Buenos Aires.
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Terminal Railroad
Southern Railway
Washington Terminal Company
Union News Company
A. F. Hutchinson
J. F. Wessells
Hutchinson
Buenos Aires
Bulgaria
Matach
Citoyen
Victorica Roca
Louisville Colonels Triumph Over Orioles 7 6 in Thriller
In Baltimore on October 16 Louisville defeated Baltimore 7 to 6 after a suspenseful game. Egan and Lefler hit home runs for Louisville, with strong late scoring and a key three-base hit by Wright cleared the bases. Attendance topped 12,500 with receipts around 16 thousand dollars as Louisville eyes one more win to clinch the series.
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Baltimore
Lousville
Louisville
Orioles
Thomas
Colonels
Wright
Bentley
McCarthy
Dunn
Tincup
Egan
Lefler
Meyer
Boley
McGowan
Herzog
Taouisville
H.C.A
Hextes
Miller
Massey
Kirke
Enis
Balt'ger
Tid
Schepner
Jan Kaecher
IjCullop
FO & Obo
Maisel
Lawry
Jacobson
Donohue
Lis
Meyers
Acosta
Lester
Bas Schepner
Maussel
Thomas Meyer
Elsts
Frank
Cullop
Mincup
Ogden
Callop
Mercury conquers Arlington in 7 to 6 football thriller
The Mercury football team traveled to Arlington Virginia and edged the heavy Virginians 7 to 6. Key plays came from Pfelger and O Connner for Arlington and Horton's broken field run and Taylor's power runs for Mercury. Touchdown credited to Rheinhard with the kick for conversion. Referee Serge Jacks. Umpire R Frye. Head linesman Mr Stern.
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Mercury
Arlington
Virginin
Virginians
Pfelger
O'Conner
Horton
Taylor
Bart
Scholtz
Atomeburger
Altman
A. Stoneburger
o’Connell
Smith Thomas Stevens
Newland Pfeiffer
Taylor O'Connner
Stheonbard
H. Powell
Rabbitt
Tor Hart
Jones
Aaronaon
Madigan
Sebots
Nack
F. Sebotz
Galer
Ganry
Haugdahl Sets World Record At Texas Fall Speedway
Sig Haugdahl, a motor car racer, covered the mile in 44 seconds at the Texas Fall speedway in Dallas. Officials declared the time a new world record, superseding the former 44.35 second mark held by Tommy Milton set at Bakersfield.
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Dallas
Tex
Sig Haugdahl
Texas Fall Speedway
Tommy Milton
Bakersfield
Calif
Billy Kelly Races On After Rumors Of End
The Washington Post reports rumors of Billy Kelly’s death after a Laurel race, but trainer Henry McDaniel confirms the thoroughbred will race again within ten days. Bleeding has plagued the horse since youth, yet supporters expect continued competition and a comeback.
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Billy Kelly
Washington Post
Laurel
Billy
Henry McDaniel
Dick Welles
Hank
Ans McDaniel
Hilly Kelly
Laurel and Louisville Race Selections Stir Morning Line
A vivid note on Laurel tracks with names like Night Raider Step Lightly and Edna D. It lists bets across Laurel and Louisville cards, highlighting Night Raider Crack O Dawn Martha Luckett and others as contenders while noting Old Blazonry as likely favorite. A brisk, period voice presents picks and odds with racing jargon and betting guidance.
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King Rose
Brownie
Clockers
Eagle Eye
Laurel
Early Bird
Shoal
Coonskins
Quincy
Opperman
Martha Luckett
Sibola
Yeomanette
Edna D
Jim Coffroth
Valspar
Dexterous
Stapightly
Motor Cup
Dlazonry
Bia
Devil To Fay
Tuscan Maid
Louisville
Twinkle Blue
Ten Lee
Diana
Tidy
Black Betty
Megan
Toney Lady
Lady Longfellow
Exhorter
Bettina
Misa Mufns
Dr. Clark
Blanche Mac
Mar
Bondhouune
Sammy Keily
Tufter
Tady
Netive Land
Ultime
Swaigzer
Botet Calistoga
Tariller
Tricolette
Colin Gta
K. Harlan
Baronet
B. O. Lyn
Dexteromn
J. Morrill
Ray Jay
Martha Lucker
Sibela
Plow Steel
Calistoga
Thundler
Colin Alt
Orris
Little Am'le
Pal
J. Coffroth
K. Linilan
Bea Woldiz
Dan Dina
Baronet Ib
Ly Ist
Sea Bryn
Dexterons
J. Morris
Alex EL
tHay Ya
Carmencita
Quincy Stable
P. of
India
Rosseau
Klazonry
Trump
Luckett
Eliaire
Franklin Dig Weary
Mark West
Yeomanetic Ide
Harans
Ginile Doe
Celiva Io
Montalvo
Tuscan AM
Raider
Grenadier
Maisoneuve
Sandiego
Dorklaws
Montague
Madria
Diamond Dalion Jamiime
Hazel R
Lady Binmore
Dudlebug
Norfolk Belle
Just Ae
Tia Glenn
Atiles' Way
Warfox
Sir Launcelot
Pam Lawrence
Dormat
J D. Sugg
Sacajawea
Bevelry Jamet
Bro. Maches
Mountain Girl
Lilian G
Vera Wood
Altamaha
Kebo
Fireworth
Financial Rooster
She Devil
George
Crimson Rambler
Little Dear
Sporting Chance
Duke of Shelby
Little Gink
Kathleen K
Seven Seas
Capitania
Doug. Fairbanks
Jack Healey
Margaret Jun
May
Cyclone Special Deals Sparkling List and Ads
A jumble of ad style lines lists prices for items like DEVIL DOG and PRODIGIOUS with amounts shown such as $4.50 $30.00 and $5.86. The fragment mentions MONDAY October 17 and references a "FIRST time out" and a "SPECIAL LONG SHOT" amid garbled crowding text from a retail or lottery style page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Mayers
Washington Pros Rout Lancaster All Stars in Park Game
Washington football pros overwhelmed Lancaster All Stars at American League Park 3% to 7%. Washington's rushing and defense nullified Lancaster, with touchdowns by Sullivan Mackett Turner Lukens and Leighty. Repeated fumbles by Lancaster hurt chances as Harris Mackett Sullivan and Wolson led the District offense.
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Washington
Lancaster
Hoosier
Washington Machine
Lukas
Mackett
Harris
Sullivan
Wolson
Jack Sullivan
Leighty
BR. Turner
Tran
Pas
Lancaster Patterson J
Dowrick
Heyers
Beers
Nagte
Long
Hesson
Good
Fanshaw
Johnston
Lukens
Boetler
McDonald
Lukus
Anderson
Caplan
Belzhty
Mackert
Ahearn
Smeach
Coster
Crouch
Courtney
Crown
Horter
McCarthy
Girardi
Women's Southern Golf Tourney Opens At East Lake
Atlanta Ga Oct 16 the Women's Southern Golf association tournament opens tomorrow at East Lake course with about 406 entrants mostly from Atlanta and Southern states Mrs Gant of Memphis the defending champion arrived to inspect the course ahead of Monday's qualifying rounds 32 lowest cards advance to 13 hole match play starting Tuesday with winners in championship flight Wednesday and others in the first night group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Southern Golf Association
Eastlake
David Gant
Memphis
South
Intersectional gridiron showdowns draw mixed results
Georgia held off Harvard while Tennessee kept Dartmouth to two TDs in a 10 7 loss. Centre beat St Xavier 28 6, Tulane edged Rice 7 6, LSU beat Texas A M 6 0, and VMI lost 14 7 to Virginia. Alabama tech and Maryland slipped further as Quincy A C swept 13 1.
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Consants
Washington and Lee
Rutgers
Centre
St. Xavier
Cincinnati
Southwestern
Tulane
Rice Institute
Louisiana State
Texas A
Clemson
Auburn
Colonels
Harvard
Virginia Military
Famoto
Virginia
Vim Oy
Leech
Stewart
North
South Carolina
Mississippi A
Mississippi College
Vanderbilt
Kentucky State
Maryland
St John's
Princeton and Navy End Home and Home Series
Annapolis officials say the Princeton Naval academy football home and home arrangement ended with yesterday's game in Annapolis but likely will be renewed. The Penn State game at Annapolis and negotiations for future similar terms are highly regarded by naval leaders.
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Princeton
NAVY
Annapolis
Naval Academy
Penno State
Penn State
Columbia Golf Players Start First Annual Club Tournament
The Columbia Country club begins its first annual tournament with qualifying rounds for the championship division. 36 holes determine the eight low scorers who advance. Morning pairings include Wardman with Stevenson at 9:00, Jackson with Eynon at 9:05, James with Brawner at 9:10, and more five-minute slots through 9:35. The second division plays Thursday October 27 and the third on November 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Country Club
Harry Wardman
M B. Stevenson
D. KH. Jackson
EB. Bb. Eynon, Jr
George P. James
John W. Brawner
Donald Woodward
A. R. MacKenzie
H. F. Lowman
Hugh Saum
Harold Semmes
Fred B. Pyle
John ©. Davidson
J . Mattingly
Guy M. Stand
Gibbons O'Dowd Title Fight Shifts to Tulsa
The Mike Gibbons versus Mike O'Dowd fifteenth round middleweight bout, originally set for Wichita on Tuesday night October 18, is moved to Tulsa and rescheduled for Tuesday October 24. A guaranteed purse of five thousand dollars ensures the fighters' compensation remains fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbonsmike O’dowd
Tulsa
Okla
Mike Gibbons
Mike O'Dowd
Wichita
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Uespeere
Brooklanders
Meusel and
Piercy
Swamp Gordon
Thompson
Wessels
Orest Thompson
J. B. Pierce
H. Thomp
Haugdahl
Wes
Men
West
Sidney West, Inc
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Sport“ Kings
Empire City
Chewink
Griselda
Econd Ranit & Furlong
Valor
Georgie List
Yellow Hand
Weddam Sa
Ben Homme
M. Maxim
Jock Scott
Isidore
Kelly
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Plumbella
Silverton
Twinkie Blue
Alex
Marcella Boy
Miss Muffin Bettinane
U Ce Blanche Mac
Humphreydis
Pisasdre
Darjeeling
Margery
Dr. Ciert
Irebrand
Bart Little Polly
Comedie D
Amouria Voorgeria
Ormandale
Jack Terrell
Red Wingfield
Dorlas
Galata
Magnesia
Pastoral Brain
Norford
Bury
Curey O'Neill
Lady Urury
Quentins Swamp Riverdales
Quentin A. C
East Riverdale
J. F. Bur
G Street
Lincoln
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Swift
Wigh
Harriet
Alex H. Ross
Gnome
Cock of the Roost
Whe Cares
Stbola
Wranklin
Celiva
Cadillac
Franklin
W. Es
Laurel Track
Tidewater Lines, Inc
Teave Union Sitation
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
DIXIE
Georgia
Tennessee
Dartmouth
Cambridge
Yale
University of Tennessee
Volunteers
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Timanga Pridhroners
Monument Field
Qaney Aoc
Riatti
Gude
Emanons
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Meyer’s Shops
St. N. W
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Oxford
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