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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1912

Page

12

Golf Tourney Semifinals At Columbia Country Club

The Columbia Country Club closed golf tournament reached the semifinals as survivors such as W. H. Hottel and B Eynon Jr join George P James C H Stearns and J M Davidson. Round one today features Byrun Davidson James and Stearns matched against top contenders with expected quick play and tight finishes across the morning and afternoon sessions.

Eynon James, Stearns Davidson Columbia Club W. H. Hottel B Eynon Jr George P James C. HR Stearns J M Dasyidaon Columbia Country Club Byno 1 I. Clark Byrun James Thawning Cc H Stearna B Lodge Hill Lod Underwood David Dimmions Newman Ft M Manley Stocaler George Brooks Connie’ Hoyle Wosimpaen J . Letts Gaelick Flese EB Bynon Jr Clare Rumman George Phelps Luebeert OG Chamberlain Underwood AG Puttman Otto Luebkert C. H. Stearns L. D Underwood J. C. Davidson Danforth P. Bringle D. K. Jackson C. Sibbold Deorts Truett J P. Lawrencs Morlow T. O Varnell T. A Geddes BA Newman L & Stoclair George C Brooks Frank Govern MW. McLean H L. Weet F J. Warne Emmone & Smith D Durand J. H Henna A Heeves C C. Moors A H F S&s. Appleman J. CG. Letts I Doyle W HW Moses J. & Walker C . Langley MF Frey J Me Moll Paul Freeman R White EC Galt George M McClellan Watts HC Robinson A_ Winter A. C. Clerk H L Chamberlain F. M Phelps Lodge Hill H. A Gilles G C. van Lear Catlett D. L. Jackson George £. Truett T A Geddes ES. Marlow F B. Piie B. M. Manley Chesmer JT. Hough Sistem McLean Fo J. Warne ED. Durant A Reaves Kreh, Jr AH. Gilles W. Keblinger G. W Simpson Firteen M. F Fray JC. Walker G. Galt C. Rodman Orville Drown LE. Burdine S. B. Hynon, Jr George F. James H Stearnava J C Davidson Saoud EB. Bringte P. Lawrence MW. Smith L. BE. Sinclair Alxten H Henn Moore Elxteen Moces J. de Moll R While W. Ker

Eccentric Pitcher Rube Waddell Stricken in Minneapolis

Minneapolis pitcher Rube Waddell known as the eccentric Rube in baseball circles is gravely ill at home with acute indigestion and gall stones. The Minneapolis American Association player fainted after a game with J. Paul yesterday.

Minneapolis Minn George Edward Waddell Rube Waddell Minneapolis American Association Paul

Prize for a son of a prize in Olympic games idea

A reader proposes to ask a father to fund a prize competition among children modeled after Olympic games. The suggestion aims to create a series of events adapted to current circumstances and parallels to recently announced plans in Sams Ded Vern. The tone is speculative and requests opinion on the viability of Claver’s idea.

Fuyam

May Not Give Wolgast Belt After Ill Fight

Los Angeles July 5 The end of yesterday's light weight bout between Ad Wolgast and Jos Rivers left fans and officials in doubt. The referee awarded Wol gast a knockout win prompting calls for a rematch to determine true champion. Rivers and manager Joe Levy showed willingness to fight again. Wolgast and promoter Jones kept silent as fights of possible Labor Day renewal circulated.

Los Angeles Cal Ad Woilgast Jos | Rivers Vernon McCarey Welch Woilgast The Pacific Athletic Club Rivers Joe Levy Saain Wolgast Tom Jones Laboray Levy Jones

Bound for Chicago Jack Johnson Leaves Las Vegas Camp

Las Vegas New Mexico July 6 Jack Johnson unscathed from his bout with Jim Flynn yesterday carries a $31,000 check from Jack Curley. He heads toward Chicago with his wife and camp. Flynn remains at Montezuma camp nursing a broken nose. Johnson did not reveal plans but hinted at a possible Australia trip to fight Sam Langford.

Jack Johnson Fron Las Vegas N. Mex Jim Flynn Jack Curley Chicago Flynn Montezuma Johnson Australia Sam Langford

Daniel Best At Traps In Lynchburg Tournament

In the Roanoke Gun Club trap shoot in Lynchburg Virginia Ed Daniel son of the late United States senator topped 75 shooters with 178 of 180. He won the diamond medal and, with two days’ runs of 140 and 18, earns the Du Pont Powder Company gold medal for a straight 100 or more.

Lynchburg Roanoke Ed Daniel United States du Pont Powder Company

Printers Defeat St Stephen's 10-3 in Marquette League

Printers beat St Stephen's 10 to 3 on Thirty-fifth Street and Wisconsin Avenue Northwest. Weaver dominated the mound while St Stephen's fielding errors opened the door for Printers scoring opportunities. Multiple players from both teams are listed with positions and hits, highlighting a steady Printers victory in a game marked by solid pitching and defensive miscues.

St. Stephen's Thirty-fifth Street Wisconsin Avenue Weaver Abhoah T Buph Amis Rupe—ullen Cuses Ellett Norris Norri Reynolds Baeak Nerris Dallas Julisa

Equitable Beats Kensington In Columbia League Game

Equitable defeated Kensington 7 to 0 in the Columbia League as Beall worked out of jams and the defense limited Kensington. Ragged fielding marred the contest, with Warthen Hartehorn Kelley Oldford Anderson and Beall among those contributing, while Offut Colley and others pitched for the teams.

Kensington Equitable Beall Abhoas Gessford Reynolda Firat Offut Ofut Colley Agate

Minor league scores fill mixed results across leagues

A rundown of baseball scores from minor leagues includes American Association games in St Paul 5, Minneapolis 3 and Indianapolis 2, Toledo 1. Columbus outlasted Milwaukee 7 in 8 innings, Kansas City beat Milwaukee 8 4, New England League games include Haverhill 2 over Lawrence 3 in 12 innings, while Baltimore topped Newark 3 Toronto 4 and Buffalo 6 over Providence 4. Other leagues show rain delays in Rochester Montreal and Atlanta Montgomery, with Birmingham 4 Memphis 0 and Nashville 7 Mobile 1 in 16 innings. Virginia League reports Newport News 4 over Roanoke 12 and Portsmouth 1 to 5. Carolina Association lists Greensborough 1 over Charlotte 1, Greenville Winston Salem 1 ain, and Anderson Spartanburg 1 ain. Appalachian League Bristol 7 Johnson City 8 in first game, Bristol 1 Johnson City 3 in second, Asheville Morristown rain. South Atlantic Savannah 1 over Albany 1 and Jacksonville 5 over Columbus 4. Macon 5 over Columbia 4.

Atlanta-Montgomery Chattanooga

Baby Reliance III Wins 40-Foot Championship Race

Davenport July 6 The Baby Reliance III owned by Commodore J. B. Blackton of Brooklyn won the 40 foot championship in the Mississippi Valley Powerboat Association regatta covering twenty miles in 27 1 2 minutes. Blackton received the Webb trophy and $1,000. Wigwam II owned by C. P. Wise of Astoria Oregon placed second, Chicago owned by H. J. Richards of Chicago third. The 1 mile cruiser race was won by Almo owned by Scribner & Then of Clinton Iowa with a time of 6 36 Duro owned by August Koran of St. Louis second. Gaby fellance II set a mile shoe record of 1 07.

Davenport Laws Commodore J Blackton Brooklyn Mississippi Valley Powerboat Association Commodore Blackton Webb Wigwam Ir C. FP. Wise Astoria Ores Chicago H. J. Richards Almo Scribner & Then Clinton Itowa Duro August Koran St. Louis Gaby Fellance II

Should Run Well Today Fort Erie and Nearby Runners

List of entries includes Fort Erie and several horses such as Cinelmath Ringling Chinook Barne Auffragist Lady Sybil InaGora Perthshire Ivabel Winter Green Cowl Star Jomeamius The Manager Oxano CHT Begs Chapultepec Toy Boy Dagle Bird Busy Dangerous March Zim.

Fort Erie Cinelmath Nee

Olympic Meet Starts Today in Stockholm

Stockholm hosts the opening of the Olympic athletic section with lavish stadium arrangements and modern facilities for press and visitors. After football, preparations for events including gymnastics and wrestling proceed as crowds await the opening march led by kings and princes. Sweden's rifle teams claim early medals as nations compete.

Stockholm All Nations Gustave Adolph Swedian Olympic Committee Clemens Ahrfeldt God

Bookies Busy Again Using Automatic Telephone

Chicago police report a surge in gambling as operators use automatic telephones to evade law enforcement. Assistant Chief Schuattler notes the lack of an operator makes locating these sites a blind hunt. Ticks on the wires deliver rapid numbers, enabling numerous new bookmakers to emerge and relocate unseen.

Chicago Schuattler

Tennis Tourney to Finals in Atlanta

Atlanta July 6 The Southern tennis championship final features C M Smith of Atlanta, winner of the Tennessee State title, facing Co M Charest, a one handed player, with the doubles title contest to follow between Grant and Carter or Thornton and Smith both of Atlanta. Mrs Seymour of Nashville and Nat Thornton of Atlanta won the mixed doubles 6 1 6 4, while Mrs Milam defeated Miss Mae O'Brien 8 6 in the ladies consolation singles.

Atlanta C. M. Smith Tennessee Co. M. Charest B. M. Grant E V. Carter Nat Thornton C. ¥. Smith John Milam T. D. Scott

Moran Wins Fight Decision At Juarez Ring

Frank Moran the New York heavyweight defeated Dave Mills of Oakland in the eighth round as Mills’ seconds stopped the bout after Mills broke his right thumb in round two. Tommy Ryan refereed in Atlanta where Tommy O Keefe beat Frank Whitney in a ten round bout for Gate City Athletic Club last night.

Atlanta Tommy O'Keefe Philadelphia Frank Whitney Cedar Rapids Iowa Gate City Athletic Club

Tennis honors to Mrs Beard at Middle States tourney

Mountain Station New Jersey July 6 Mrs Co N Beard formerly of Chicago won the women's singles title in the Middle States lawn tennis championship on the Orange Club turf. Beard defeated Miss Polly Sheldon 5-7 6-4 6-2. Wightman did not defend so Beard won by default.

Mountain Station N. J Co, N. Beard Chicago Orange Club Beard Polly Sheldon Hazel Hotchkiss Wightman California W. F. Johnson Pennayivenion Holcombe Ward Ward Dr. Ewing Taylor Harold H. Hackett Sir E. Mahan G. W. Miles Hackett Mahan Watson Johnson Miles HS. H. Pendergast N. C. Stevens Mra. R. B Neff Spencer Miller Amherst Mre J A. H Hopkins Halatead Lyttle

Touchard Wins Tri State Tennis Final In Cincinnati

Gustave Touchard, national doubles champion, defeats Holden to claim the tristate tennis final and faces Palmer for the title. May Sutton defeats Growne to reach the ladies final against Marjorie Dodd. Hilltops A C heads to Savage Md for a friendly to end the Fourth with a 11 to 2 win and Norfolk plans. Presbyterians forfeit to Ninth Street in East Washington Sunday School game 9 to 0.

Cincinnati Ohlo Gustave Touchard R. D. Little Richard Palmer New Jersey Touchard R A Holden, Jr Holden May Sutton Los Angeles Marjorie Dodd Mary Growne Hilltops Savage Hilltop A. C Washington Fort Hunt Long Langford Carter Boteler Hurd Johnson Beabright Hanley Bupius Oliver Fitzgerald R. Bayle Carroll Maryland Virgmnia Oates Street Ninth Street East Washington

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