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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1916
Page
14
Such offense is banished by anticipation when a word or two of appreciation attends the presentation of Ladies Coats now on view at Stinemetz's. For quality they are characterized by Stinemetz. For utility they'll suit mountain and seashore wear. Some Tweeds, some Serges, some Homespuns. And a price that ingratiates at Stinemetz F St Car 12th.
Boston July 31 Wm Br Johnston of San Francisco national lawn tennis champion defeated Wat ron M Washburn of New York in the upper half of the semifinals for the Longwood cup at Longwood Cricket Club R-6 6-4 5-7 4-? in the lower half J J Armstrong of Philadelphia defeated I Kumagae the Japanese champion 6-3 7-3 7-5 Both matches played in the hot weather Washburn excelled at back court and expert opinion favored Johnston over McLoughlin The Armstrong Kumagae match was back-court and Kumagae tired after long rallies Final for New England Junior title went to O J Garlang of Pittsburgh Yale Inter collegiate champion defeating Arthur Favreau of Longwood 6-0 1-0 to earn Junior sectional bid in New York next month.
Holy Name and St. Margaret's battled six innings to a scoreless draw in the final Catholic Church League game, securing Holy Name the circuit championship after winning a playoff for the first-half title. St. Margaret's had shared top honors with Holy Name and S J. Tecer's earlier, with the second half season standing tight as Holy Name held nine wins and none losses, while St. Margaret's had one defeat.
ex York July 31 William J Bradley former star third baseman and later manager of the Brooklyn Federals sits in the Supreme Court seeking 7800 he says is due as salary for 1918 under a three year contract signed February 1914 The suit notes the club told him on March 18 1918 they would end his employment.
Nationals rallied early but failed to capitalize as Harper posted two singles in three appearances and drove in a run. Chapman blasted a third inning triple off Trumont, while Foster and Roehling teased the action with miscues in the field. Ed die arrived for relief duties with Joe Roehling as a potential starter tomorrow.
Navy defeated Commerce in five matches to seize a strong position for the league title race. War beat Justice-Trade in three of four, with two other series remaining, making a Navy edge possible as Treasury lags. Details show Navy players Hannah Watson Candor Burton Kirin Shridni Cryor Underwood Calder Vid and Commerce foes Fischer Pettifoba Harmon Enelpe Tattle Clayton. War opponents Waxgyner Thomas Alleunki Mully Holden Hall McLaren Duncan Burke Chaney.
New York repeated last Saturday by sweeping a doubleheader from Pittsburgh. The Giants won both games, extending a six game streak behind strong pitching from Sallee and Tesreau. Key hits came from Doyle Herzog Merkle and Fletcher as New York piled up runs and held the Pirates in check.
St Louis defeated New York 4 to 2 to run their margin to eleven consecutive wins, a 1916 American League record. Severeid left with a bruised hand after a fifth inning foul tip, relieved by Hartley. Shawkey started for New York, Davenport pitched late for St Louis, and Pratt contributed two runs for the Cardinals.
Red Sox and White Sox led the American League with wins while the Dodgers topped the National League with two victories. Browns notched eleventh straight win, a season AL record. Cobb had one hit in four at bats. Jackson went 5 for 5. Felsch homered and had three singles in five at bats, fueling the White Sox win. Moeller and McBride stood out for the Nationals with three hits each. Daubert and Cravath hit homers for Dodgers and Phillies respectively. Cravath's shot decided Phillies over the Cubs. Three catchers were injured in games Severeid of the Browns, Gowdy and Tragesser of the Braves in separate incidents.
Philadelphia beats Chicago 4 2 as Cravath belts a fourth inning home run driving in Byrne from first. Zimmerman, Byrne, Cravath and Rixey tally the runs while Prendergast and Vaughn handle the pitching duties in a tense early season clash.
Chicago Nationals announce the purchase of third baseman Sicking from Norfolk Teague club in Virginia. He batted .226 in BB games and was sought by four other teams. He is slated to join around August 15.
Boston hosts a split series with St. Louis as the Cardinals win the opener 3 to 0 and the Braves take the nightcap 2 to 1. Braves catchers Gowdy and Tragesser suffer injuries in the second game with Gowdy's thumb split and Tragesser knocked unconscious after colliding with pitcher Allen.
Kalamazoo Michigan July meeting features two major victories for Walter Cox’s stable. Notable runners include 2:15 pace purse of 1000 with entries like The Bart Derby Custer and Worthy Prince, plus various horses across heats with times around 2:06 to 2:09.
Long listing of horse names and odds for races across seven events. Notes entries, weights, and purses for each race, with conditions including selling and handicap races. Weather clear, track fast.
At Saratoga July 31 a crowd of 15,000 watched August Belmont’s Stromboli, a 5-year-old gelding, win the $5,000 Saratoga handicap as Regret led early to a mile, then Stromboli surged to win by a length and a half. Belmont colors also took the United States Hotel stakes with Deer Trap at 10 to 1. Silica won the first race for John Sanford.
A detailed program listing seven races on the Hamilton course. Winners include Sir Arthur in the first race, Jack Winston in the second, Gratitude in the third, Water Lady in the fourth, Wouan in the fifth, Martin Casea in the sixth, and Fela in the Thorncliffe plate. Times, purses, and paying odds noted. multiple runners and times listed for each event.
A fragmented Enquirer Morning Telegraph text lists numerous horse names and potential entries including Flying Flora Yellow Sally Clara Morgan and Top of the Morning along with scattered people and locations. the snippet reads like partial betting or entry notes with many unclear items and no coherent story or event.
Pembroke Thompson of Summit Point West Virginia is named. Miss Higelow is a cousin of Glizbeth Bigelow of Marlboro street who recently married Dr. Frank Martin of Baltimore. Mr Thompson graduated from the Virginia Military Institute.
Torrid heat, 95 degrees in the shade, draws residents and visitors to Beverly beaches. Notables at the shore include Mr and Mrs R S Reynolda Hitt of Washington, Mrs J W Wright, children of Count Machi di Cetlere Italian ambassador, and Mrs Henry F Lip Pitt with her son. Arrivals also list Mrs Lee McMillan of New Orleans Providence and H J Conroy of Washington plus Joan W Fraser S A among auto tourists.
Washington Lost Bureau reports August will omit services at the old Christ Protestant Episcopal Church to allow execution of original building plans from 1767. Wood aisles replaced stone as a long standing design. a fundraising effort by parish women led by Miss Mary E Johnson nears completion. Johnson, former preparatory school head, died at 1010 Prince street after a hip fracture and a worsening condition. She was survived by brother John M Johnson, a local attorney, and sister Mrs Robert Jamieson of Oxford North Carolina. Funeral held at 4 p m today at her home.
Committees of Alexandria Lodge No 758 Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks are completing plans for the annual excursion to Colonial Beach on Thursday August 3. A number of interesting features for the day are being arranged.
Match play begins in the Letts golf trophy event at Columbia Country Club with completion required by August 6. Pairings include Moses 76 against Davidson 78, Shoemaker 77 against Teer 81, Van Teer 50 against Varnell 81, Cheamer 74 against Brengle 79, Robinson White 76 against Price 73, Posey 82 against Chamberlain 76, Appleman 81 against Winter 77, Wood 80 against ONeill 81.
St Louis July 30 R J Bobby Wallace former American League umpire today signed to play the remainder of the season with the St Louis Americans Wallace once starred at shortstop for the Browns and two seasons ago joined the AL umpire staff It is believed he will play third base.
Second Lieut. CUYLER L. CLARK and others report to examine for transfer to field artillery. Officers detailed for duties, leave, resignations, and reassignments across the Army and Navy General Hospital, Fort Moultrie, Eagle Pass, and other posts. Includes medical reserve changes, promotions, and retirements with multiple named individuals and units.
In a baseball update from the American Association Columbia defeated Toledo 5 to 0. Milwaukee and Paw Lowleville played, while Indianapolis rallied for a 2 to 0 win in 10 innings.
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