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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1911
Page
13
Philadelphia faced a likely fourth postponement in the world series as rain and a swampy Shibe Park delayed play. Mack refused artificial drying, trade gossip swirled around McBride and Stovall, while Johnson vowed inquiry into Davis and Jennings stories.
A long list of scheduled games includes Georgetown at Richmond Princeton vs Navy at Annapolis Army vs Yale at West Point Carlisle vs Pitt Washington Jefferson at Ithaca William at Hanover and many others. The card features matchups in New York Rhode Island Massachusetts and beyond with multiple venues and campuses hosting afternoon games.
Central Blue and White defeats Western 6 to 0 on Georgetown field in a hard fought opener. Schoenfeld leads Central with a standout backfield performance while Western shows pluck despite weight and experience disadvantage. Forward passes and a late scoring march secure the victory for Central as Western misses key opportunities.
Philadelphia notes reflect on Leon Ames's first World Series start and the Giants' prep amid rain delays. Mathewson argues rest helps both sides until a decisive game while praising Giants' speed on bases and signs to thwart signals. Both teams seek to finish the series with a win.
Georgetown football players prepare to meet the College of Richmond in a morning game with notable changes. Buy Sitterding starts at quarterback, Magner subs in, backfield features Costello Camparsi Bryant, Fury in reserve, Wynard White Dunn and Hegarty out due to condition. yesterday’s practice stressed signal drills and safe tackling.
Joe Wood was elected captain of the Virginia football team at Charlottesville on October 20. The third year academic student, listed at 5 foot 11 and 160 pounds, succeeds Ted Bowen who eloped to Washington and married Mary Blanton of Lexington. Wood starred previously and led scrimmage work as Virginia prepared for tomorrow's game against St. John's Annapolis. Todd is expected to play quarterback for the rest of the season with Goodhue handling most punts after Bowen's departure.
Connie Mack denied a York Pa report that Topsy Hartsel would move to York to manage the 1912 Tri State League team. The rumor claimed Hartsel would be released to York on a salary match and subject to recall, a move fans across several clubs, especially York, had discussed. Mack indicated Hartsel would only leave for a big league post, reflecting his standing as a top baseball brain.
Annapolis Md Oct 20 The midshipmen will field their strongest lineup against Princeton tomorrow afternoon but will pull any player at first sign of unfitness. Captain Dalton and Brown have seen limited practice but participated in signal drills today. Local sentiment favors Princeton slightly while Navy fans hope for an upset or at least an even split, noting the team is stronger than in many seasons.
Stockholders meet in the Colorado Building to authorize 100000 in new stock raising total capital to 200000. Ten thousand shares of ten dollars par value to be offered first to existing holders at a price above par. Directors to set exact pricing. Grandstand construction cited among inducements. No other business conducted.
Miss Dorothy Campbell of Hamilton Golf Club Ontario and Great Britain and Canada champion defeated Mrs Caleb Fox of the home club two up with two to play in the final round of the Huntingdon Valley Country Club invitation tournament. Fox led in driving but Campbell's approach shots and superior putting sealed the victory.
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