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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1920

Page

3

Gladiator Captures Africander Handicap at Aqueduct

Gladiator carried 121 pounds to win the Africander Handicap for 3 year olds at Aqueduct in a remarkable 1 37 2/5 time amid a strong wintry breeze. Far Gain faltered with mishap as Mairaim surged but could not overtake the winner in the feature race.

Aqueduct New York Red Stone Ludiacor Tan Gladiator St Allan Farlings Rte Ree Ann Riette Bobo Mamir Rustler Masi Bar Hiurn el Saneame Ran Sond Lack Reern Clengs Callahan Ian Warner Ana Raylon Stranemanar

Adair Defeats Wright in Southern Golf Tourney

Perry Adair of Atlanta beat H A Wrght of Macon 3 2 in a close match to advance in the Southern Golf Association championship at Chattanooga. Other results include Watkins over Baugh 2 up and Watkins over Baugh in a tight afternoon flight. several players from Atlanta, Chat tanooga, Birmingham and Macon posted wins in the first round.

Adair Wright Chattanooga Tenn Atlanta Birmingham Macon Perry Adair H. A. Wrmeht Macom R. G. Baugh Ewing Watkins Baush Sumary- Peery Adair Ho Wright Ros Hickey Pope Bardershen Turmingham Twing Watkins Battanooga HTF Baugh

Professor Webb Measures Yachts Ahead of America’s Cup Races

Sir Thomas Lipton’s Shamrock IV and Resolute are hauled to Morac Drydock in Brooklyn for measurement by Prof Harold Webb of Columbia University and assistants. The process requires weighing displacement and involves about 560 measurements per boat, with results used to determine ratings and time allowances before racing off Sandy Hook starting July 15.

New York Thomas Lipton New York Yacht Club Morac Drydock and Repair Company Brooklyn Sandy Hook Haareld W Webb Columbia University Cnp

Drowned Girl and Rescuer Die After River Accident

In Yosemite California on July 1 Gertruda Kistler 12 of Rock Haven Pa daughter of Sedgwick Kistler a Democratic convention delegate drowned in the Mercedes River while with friends. H 7 Pink of Los Angeles who went to her rescue fell on a rock and sustained a fractured skull dying instantly. The girl's body had not been recovered tonight.

Yosemite Calif Gertruda Kistler Sedgwick Kister Rock Haven H. 7 Pink Los Angeles Amstantiy

Duelist Killings Spark Police Investigation

Carl Wanderer and his brother in law were arrested after Wanderer killed a man in a pistol duel following the reported murder of Mrs Wanderer in the couple’s vestibule. Wanderer claimed the slain man had killed Mrs Wanderer first, and a pistol found at the scene was traced to Wanderer’s cousin. Police say evidence ties the weapon to Wanderer.

Chuaso Tuly Carl Wanderer Wanderer Causa Artiy Pestyl Oy Polirvs Taeut Wanderer

Hindoo's Aqueduct Selections From Past Performances

Selection based on information for past performances and workouts. Three and up to race at one mile and furlongs list contenders such as Jerkey Worth Han dmi en, Huntress, Vie, Tindere, Abeey, and others. Two year olds and maiden sections mention runners like Rockland and Curfew Myergs with notes on speed and form.

Ely Chitmere Prince Prank Waters Bibery Girl T. Alfren Clarke Madame Brog Dul Cinderriia del Barry Ally Bell American Eagle Lit Anmkaepin Rodgers Gipsy Queen Tefey Chester Gradryan Tawadenthane W. G. McClintock Elmendorf Tribunelis Kashmar Crystal Ford Pubberty Gibbet Penrose Stepiaton Gloria Feauec Gertrude Taujaure Tod Belove Thistie Queen Budroo Law Kelly Lin King Agrippa Eleanor Slag Jetsam Thord Epper Demon Lia Uence Boric Sargeant AG Binffer Rockland Donald Sooks Lye Bucknall Rink Sea Delbisén Bond Ila Sunduria Matiner MULE DAZIE Fata Orient Hendmien Frank Waters Syrdarva 'Hatnat IL tCheynes Terry Elmendoar Picely Suntali IL Isande Tom McTaysar Matai Macan Sa Vestra Turner Mies Woodford Weil Arethusa Edwina Smile Cherubino Rowan Sam Kell Fellas Agrippa Weimer Iurenss Sandeld Hlas Rouffer John Coma Mas Suience i Payerss Machrivell Huttinger Bashir Ward

City Club Moves To Pass Antiglare Headlight Law

Public safety group at Farragut Square votes to form committees to study antiglare headlight rules for the District. Exerts from the Bureau of Standards to assist, with a public meeting to be held by District commissioners. The drive mirrors Maryland law and aims for a traffic court next winter, plus safety committees across multiple city services.

Farragut Square Bureau of Standards W. Pearce Rayner Maryland Congress

Lloyd George Defeated in Lords Over Expenditure Cuts

In London the House of Lords adopted Baron Middleton's resolution by 93 to 28, urging economy in national expenditure. The plan calls for special commissioners to wind up existing departments for war services and to trim inflated establishments to normal levels.

London House of Lords Baron Middleton

Wail Wins State Secretary Nomination in June Primary

Foreé No 10 reports Thomas Wail an independent Republican and former nonpartisan league member defeated J T Cahill the nonpartisan league candidate for the nomination for secretary of State. Returns from the June primary indicate Wail leads Cahill.

Marshall Says Everyone Pleased With Result

Vice President Marshall arrived in Los Angeles after the Democratic convention and said he believed everyone was pleased with the San Francisco outcome. He added he prefers private life and hopes to return to normalcy promptly, planning a short stay in Los Angeles before heading to Coronado Beach with Mrs Marshall.

Los Angeles Calif Marshall San Francis Washington White House Doce

Gould Divorce Upheld in Paris Court

Paris July 7 the court of appeal upheld lower court rulings granting Frank Jay Gould a divorce from Edith Kelly Gould. Gould had been granted divorce in Paris in 1918, and Mrs Gould’s attempt to annul on grounds of lack of French jurisdiction due to US residence was rejected. The appeal court sustained both prior rulings in Gould’s favor, finalizing the divorce.

Paris Court of Appeal Today Frank Jay Gauld Edith Kelly Gould Gould Edith Kelly Trouta United States Court of Appeal

Armistice Reached With Villa Amid New Mexican Revolt

Reports from El Paso and Terrazon confirm a armistice between Villa and the government while new revolts erupt in southern Mexico. Bandits robbed Mexican paytrain of about 50,000 dollars as troops move toward Monclova and trains halt beyond Sabinas. Adolfo de la Huerta and generals discuss terms for surrender.

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