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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1919

Page

5

Reds gain opening edge in world's series opener

Cincinnati secures first blood in the world series without playing on the field after a coin toss by Garry Herrmann. The Reds will host the first two games, boosting home confidence against the White Sox as pundits weigh psychology and momentum. Cleveland pursues an unlikely pennant, aiming to upset Chicago while matching a late-season surge. The Sox need one more win to clinch if Cleveland holds, with remaining games set against the Browns and Tigers.

J. W. Fifzgerald Reds Garry Herrmann Cincinnati Baadall White Sox Redland Gleason Cleveland Indians Nationals Tribe Sox

We’ve Expanded Men’s Clothing Lines This Season

The store highlights larger stocks to meet rising demand from men choosing i Brand apparel. It promises a complete selection for all ages, tastes in fabrics, and color preferences.

I Brand

Big squads answer first high school call Leighty returns

G U fullback Leighty, a Georgetown veteran, rejoined the college scene as big squads formed at Picentra Tech and Western High Schools for the year’s first football drills. About 60 candidates per school showed, with light work expected as prep continues. Capt. McQuade returned in uniform, though limited, and several veterans plus new players filled three elevens under Coach Exendine. Weather stayed warm, delaying scrimmage until cooler days. Raedy joined the hospital squad after knee and shoulder injuries.

Leighty G. U Picentrai Tech Western M. Whia Central Robert Newby Richard Newby Carl Wilton Penrose Russell Jimmy Lemon M. Trebey Don Stewart Davis J. Mooney Joe Schrider J. Loehrer Pp Cant Stiley Dutch Leighty Georgetown Huskyyjback Sready John McQuade Stevens Exendine Kenyon Morley Ahern Tom Sullivan Bill Dudack Moran Puards Wurtz Flavin Leary Livers Thornton Etzel Rourke O'Connell Jimmy Sullivan Harry Sullivan Backtey John O'Reilly Lonergan Comstock Degnan King Mite Raedy Maryland State

Cardinals Defeat Cubs In First Series Game 5 to 8

St Louis built early offense aided by Bailey wildness and timely hits from Heathcote and Stock while Robertson’s second inning error helped Chicago. Final score 8 to 5 as St. Louis wins the opener at home.

St Louis Bailey Heathcote Stock Robertson St. Louis Chicago Amenge O.A McCaberer Schultarf Batley O'Farrell Barber Carter Doak Clemons Hatley

Navy grid progress noted under new backfield strength

Annapolis reports improved substitutes Clark Alford and Benoist shaping as mainstays, with Alford weighing 184 pounds and Dobie practicing daily until the academic year starts. West Virginia opens with heavy rain and aims to add 50 candidates Thursday as workouts resume. Bob Cannifax defeats George Moore 50 to 46 in billiards. Cannifax to face Wallace. American Association updates Budweilers vs Milwakee score.

Annapolis Naval Academy Clark Alford Benoist Clark Dobie Bob Cannifax George Moore Sherman Cannifax Wallace Moore Williams

When And Where Clubs Will Play Series Games

The series starts in Cincinnati on October 1 with the first match. The next day’s game is here. Reds and White Sox contest games October 3, 4, and 5 in Chicago. Then they move to Cincinnati for October 6 and 7, the eighth game set for Chicago on October 8. If necessary, the deciding game will be played by the two league officials Evans Nalliz, Higier, and Quigsey.

Nerion Cincinnaati Reds White Sox Chiesago Cincinnati Chicago Mecessary Piace Cota Mphres Evans Nalliz Higier and Quigsey

Cincinnati Wins Coin Toss For World Series Opener

Cincinnati will host the opening game of the world championship series on October 1 between the Reds and the White Sox. The coin toss by Louis Comiskey decided the location after August Herrmann was initially thought to have lost.

Cincinnati Opening OK for Sox Owner

Chicago, Sept. 22. World series plans discussed by the National Baseball Commission in Cincinnati satisfy Charles Comiskey, president of the Chicago Americans. He praised the two games in Cincinnati followed by three in Chicago. About 20,000 ticket requests at the White Sox park must be returned as reserved and box seats are sold. Officials noted standard protests over the method of ticket allocation.

Chicago National Baseball Commission Cincinnati Charles Comiskey Chicago Americans Comiskey White Sox

46 Players Eligible for World Series

Cincinnati dispatch states 23 players from each club are eligible for the World Series. The list includes Eddie Cicotte Edins Collins Urban Faber Oscar Felsch Joesph Jackson Grover Lowdermilk Harvy McClellan Fred McMullin J E Mayer Eddie Murphy Ray Schalk J J Sullivan Claude Williams and other Chicago players along with Nick Allen Jacob Daubert Ray Fisher Henry Groh Adolpho Lugus Norris Rath Ed Housh Ivy B Wingo and more from Cincinnati. End.

Cincinnati Chica Eddie Cicotte Eddins , Collins John Collins Urban Faber Oscar Felsch Charles A. Gandil Joseph Jenkins Joseph Jackson William James Richard Kerr Harry Leibold Grover Lowdermilk Byrd Lynn Harvey McClellan Fred McMullin J. E. Mayer Eddie Murphy Charles A. Risberg Ray Schalk J. J. Sullivan George Weaver R. H. Wilkinson Claude Williams Nick Alen WN. Bressler Jacob Daubert J. B. Duncan Ray Fisher H. C. Biler Edward EF. Garner Henry Groh William L. Kopf Adolpho Lugus W. Mages A. R. Mitchell A. Farle Neale William A. Rariden Norris Rath James Ring Ed. Housh W. H. Ruether HF. &. Sailee Charles N. Lee Henry Schreiber James L. Smith Ivy B. Wingo

Johnson Defends Herrmann Against Baker Attacks

Ban Johnson denounces attacks on Garry Herrmann as inopportune while defending his long service and integrity. He cites ongoing ownership moves to oust him from the Commission and notes the league books are open for inspection. President Menocal of Cuba is en route, weather permitting Nationals vs Army team at American League Park. Proceeds benefit the Salvation Army with Walter Johnson potentially pitching.

Cincinnati Garry Herrmann Ban Johnson Baker Philadelphia Nationals Herrmann Commission Orm American League Johnson Menocal Cuba Nationals Army Salvation Army Walter Johnson

Pirates Beat Cubs Keeps Pennant Chase Steady

In an off day for the American League pennant race only one National League game was played. The Pirates defeated the Cubs, leaving positions unchanged in the standings. Boston and New York clash in the American League while St Louis and Pittsburgh lead the National League standings. Yesterday’s results summarized with team records and gaps.

Pirates Cubs W. L. Pot Boston New York Bencinta Louis Pittsburgh Philadelphia

Thelma E proves best in Bel Dane Handicap at Aqueduct

In New York on September 22 at Aqueduct Thelma E easily defeated Truly Rural and Firing Flower in the Bel Dane Handicap over five furlongs, clocking 1:00 3-5. Other races highlighted Monomoy, Ima Frank, and Etim Queen, with various horses placing behind the winners. Washington Ball players, led by Mike Marting, were shut out by the Iron Men at Havre de Grace.

New York Bill" Daly Monomoy Sasin Saain Ima Frank Etim Queen Sagamore Kummer Cara {Davies Service Star Floraain Northwam Sleo FCO Robert ND Oliver We Boreas Chenting Ea ‘Eine Eixteenth Miles Miss Bryan Jesx Orderly Carrell Gray Bar Phic Onild Asteriex Frederick the Great Court Buxten Even Kilkenny Ui Greta Thing Tine Biderken Fire Farton Se Frank Pator Pigeon Wing Ambros Kin’ Queen Wallbrother Ont Imne Washington Mike Marting Havre de Grace Iron Men

Breeders Futurity winner Blazes back from Kentucky

Billy Garth returned to Havre de Grace after triumph in Lexington on Blazes, the Capt Paris colt by Wrack Blazing Star. Blazes has two more year be engagements left, a Laurel stake next month and the Pimlico Walden Stakes in November. The meeting saw multiple shipments and a racing accident as Stuart Polk broke his leg when Gypsy ree reared at the barrier.

Billy Garth Havre de Grace Lexington Blazes Paris Laurel Pimlico Garth Kentucky Tam Louis J. SL. Murphy Philadelphia Fultterwold J. W. May G. W. Atkinson New York Ogden Latonia W. Carter Havana

Havre de Grace Handicap Entrants and Rex Candidates

Havre de Grace announces entries for a 10000 dollar handicap with weights to be listed tomorrow at Havre de Grace. The list includes many horses such as Gloomy Gas Routledge Dodge Midway Baccha and others. In Columbus Ohio rain delayed Grand Circuit races today. Rex A. C. football candidates must report at Union League Park at 6 15 this afternoon.

Havre de Grace Gloomy Gas Routledge Dodge Midway Baccha Dunboyne Clean Columbus Ohio Rex Torihe Rex

Horse Racing at Havre de Grace Meets Turbulent Card

In Havre de Grace Maryland on Sept 22 1919 a crowded nine race program featured fast tracks and wet conditions. Exterminator led a strong field in multiple heats while Purse totals surpassed 1002 dollars per race with winner payouts near 700 dollars and second places around 200.

Exterminator Repeats Republic Victory In Havre de Grace

The Republic handicap at Havre de Grace saw Exterminator, a Kilmer four year old, defeat Cudgel and Slippery Elm as contenders. Rapid Day then won the Porter track event by clear margin, with War Club and Mother in Law in close pursuit. Encrinite upset in the two year old race, while Punctual did well in the second heat and Sedan claimed the six furlong claiming race before King John closed the program with a late drive.

Havre de Grace Beycon Rockton Rockwater Cedar, Valne Post St Ben Master Brutus Toyal Tom Ketchum Sai Squire Charlie Ely oMa K. Beal Fayette EK. Beal Wena Adaee Sedgegrasa Hamilton Miss Horner Goldiletth Ee Behuttinger Kitty Gorton Steve Horner Sedgegrass Pirate McGeeeee Puri Sweet Apple Pute Poat B.C. Griffith Gedar Sedlan Streight Piace Betile Antanas Omar With Rus Marion Quentin Malvolic Dorcas Emblem Toadatoc Amg Pice C. BE. Clement Rapid Iwee Oris Johnson Sinn Fenner Splic Hendicep War Club Kilmer McGee Yalr Empress HL McDaniel Pep Bpr G. J. Mmer Tf Rabalis GF Miller Trek Belarto Tate John King John Harry N. Price Havre] de Grace Willie Sharpe Kilmer J. K. L. Roger Cudgel Slippery Elm Midway Duchess Cudgel Haterminator The Republic Exterminator Harford County Ross Slipperylm Sande Schuttinger Ixterminator Porter Leochares Mack Orange Encrinite Punctual Bedgegrass Corey Murphy Sedan

Unclear 19th Century Names in Post Clippings

Fragmented OCR style listing numerous names and place hints from The Washington Post Cincinnati Requirer and Morning Telegram. The text reads as a string of person names such as Parr entry Bockham Crest Hill Blue Wrack Billy Kelly Leochares and place hints like Crest Hill Morning Telegram with no coherent event or narrative.

The Washington Post Parr Crest Hill Joan of Arc Antoinette Parretry Billy Kelly Leochares Startling Halth Baumann Annie Edger Assign Bathilde Little Cottage Cincinnati Bockham TH Ailwan Ehomb Will Blue Wrack Murray Leochares Joe. P. Murphy Romeo Jack Beal Wotan Lazy Louine Morning Telegram Fanny Cork Sedgegrass Wodan

Havre de Grace Entries Race Card Summary

In Havre de Grace a crowded race card lists six races with entries for two year olds claimers steeplechase and handicap events. Notable names include Belling Buckhorn Crest Hill Billy Kelly and Yarrow Brae among others with weights and odds indicated for each entrant. Conditions note clear weather and a fast track.

Crest Hill Deve Mpbell Dorcril Aligrette Joan of Arc Katie Canal Frank Burke Antoinette WIH Co Raby’s Sist Lost Bird Lioyd George Coral Roger Nonreddin Prince Henry Suk Bird Uarford Blue Wrack Murray Billy Kelly Crolming Rierman J.B. Murphy Revolution Mass Filley Sen Little Cottage Harwood Thornbioes Dolina Tranapero Wodan Wis Luay Lou Kimpalot Westher Clear

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