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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1903

Page

9

Mrs Wiggs of the Gabbage Patch on stage plans

The piece notes stage adaptation of Mrs Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch by Liebler & Co. George C. Tyler directs crafting a cast for the forthcoming production with Madge Curr Cook set as Mrs Wiggs and full costume in view. It highlights new holiday illustrations by Cruikshank or Du Maurier style as a draw.

Mia Teeney Nova Scotia Mr. Wizex Lovey Mary Cruikshank du Maurier Trier George C. Tyler Liebler & Co Thomas L. Armes New York

National golf and other sports near Haverford season opens

The Miss Griscom, daughter of amateur and the women's, graces the Miss Griscom event to be held Sept 1 to 5 at Nassau Coun. The Nassau County club hosts a strong field including youth champion Louis N. James defending against veterans. Renowned players Travis, Douglas, Harriman and McDonald are among those set for close competition in the national amateur tourney amid high expectations.

Haverford Miss Griscom Clement A. Griscom Nassau Coun Louis N. James Glenview Chictzo Jolaan Naraiu Ax ‘Travis Douglas Harriman McDonald Walter J. Travis Wil Travis Travis Miss Adair America United States Great Britain Frances Griscom Philadelphia Merion Cricket Club Merion Frank Kramer Johnnie Nelson Albert Champion Basil de Guichard de Guichard Bert Heleworthy Kramer Europe Uncle Sam Miss Robson Eleanor Robson Mitem Robson

Leading Roles in The Car sage Paton Play

The roster lists Martie the Warrior, Lorey Mary, and Mr. Stubbins among leads with Miss Helen Lowell and Mabel Taliaferro in key parts. Cast notes praise Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Flexner for strong interpretation and aim to keep the book’s atmosphere, while indicating substantial local interest in the stage adaptation.

Martie Mery Mra Antic Marr Cook Lorey Mary Mytiel T Indiew Whitmunch Bem Farber Stubbos Amelia Bingham Magdalen Johnson Cook Mabel ‘Taliaferro Lovey Mary Will T. Hodge Mr. Stubbins Helen Lowell Mrss Hazy Pen

Selee and the Chicago Cubs Aim for National League top

Long profile of Frank Selee manager of the Chicago Cubs, his career as a baseball official, and battles in Pittsburg and New York. Highlights include his rise from the Massachusetts and Western leagues, his handling of captain Bob Lowe, and comparisons with Comiskey Hanson Anson Hanlon. Also mentions military athletic programs and the Seventh versus West Point and Annapolis games.

Byers Pittsburg Western Pennsylvania Golf Association Rhode Island Hj Thandler Egan Chicago Har- Ward Star Western Golf Association Frank ©. Reinhart Princeton Travis Allan Kermaday Montclair N. J New Jersey Frank Seice Chicago National Baseball Selee Boston Nationals Bean Eaters New York Windy City Sefee Charles Comiskey Chicago Americans Ed Hanson Brooklyns Pop” Anson Hanlon Anson Comiskey Selec Janes A. Hart Chicago Nationals Eantown Minnes Selec Selecin Boston Herman Long Charley Kid) Nichols Chicagoans Bobby Lince Lowe Link Lowe Bobby Denver

Hans Wagner and the Pittsburg shortstop legend

Hans Wagner, famed Pittsburg shortstop and slugger, headlines a piece praising his impact. It notes the Seventh Regiment Athletic Association of New York as a leading national guard group and highlights Sergeant A. B. Wilson known as Lance Heta, manager of the baseball team, whose methods are credited with several victories over Annapolis Naval Academy and West Point Military Academy opponents.

National Guard Seventh Regiment Athletic Association of New York Manio A. B. Wison Lance Heta Annapolis Naval Academy West Point Miliary Academy West Point Annapolis

Lawn Bowling Takes Root in America From Old Scotch Game

The piece notes lawn bowling, a Scottish game, growing in the United States and Canada with clubs in San Francisco, St Louis, Chicago, Boston, and flourishing groups in New Jersey including Jersey City and Dunellen. It explains turf lanes, the jack, and scoring by closeness to the jack, contrasting it with indoor bowling.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Ontario Canada America United States Dominion San Francisco St Louis Chiccago Boston New Jersey Jersey City Dunellen Emall

New Davis Comedy Satirizes Consular Service Abroad

Charles J. Dillingbat presents a new Richard Harding Davis comedy The Dictator set in South America. The spoof targets the consular service with sharp humor and political edge.

Davis Charles J. Dillingbat Richard Harding Davis Dictator South America Servier

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Mrs. Wiggs of the Gabbage Patch Mabel Taliaferro Madge Carr Cook Mrs. Wiggs Mire Wiese Lavey Marty Tran Ager Hedon Hirresett Lieber & Od Flexner Mrs Wicas John L John L. Sullivan Jim Corbett Champion New Orleans Waterloo John Matty Clune Crescent City Sullivan Mrss Hazy Will T.hodge James €. Sullivan ST. Louis Exposition Army Navy Philippines Mifla Manila Racing and Athletic Association Panay General Chaffee Assoeta Lone Annipolis Hudson Howard Trent M'Graw John McGraw A. BR. Wilson Hans Wagner Tug Ed Dunkhorst Dunkhorst Dunikhorst Bet “Whee
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