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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1910
Page
15
Article outlines plans to use bachelor courts and match trials at Woodley Park and Chevy Chase Club. Proposals include building new quarters and issuing offers, with discussions on site changes and potential relocation terms. Community figures aim to finalize arrangements amid park and sports grounds considerations.
A football match saw Virginia Christian triumph over BL Tech as the Cats struggled to find form. Ramsey and Gwynn Smith starred, while locals noted the pace and tactics shaping the game amid a tense crowd and slippery conditions.
Gaithersburg five defeats Company A of the National Guard League 20 to 16 in a tight guard gymnasium contest. Visitors outplayed their rivals in the second half with strong shooting and defense while Senseney and Pret reelled for Gaitherstown. Keane, McGrath, and others starred for the winners as the teams exchanged leads and fought to the finish.
The Friends School basketball squad earned scholastic district honors after twelve games, recording wins over Western and Hilltoppers but losing to Georgetown prep and the Quakers. Their final loss came against the Friends School of Baltimore by a close score. Capt Moore Dean Paul Jimmy-Roberts Vac Baker Marshall Low and George Walker led the winning lineup.
Delegates from Columbia Yale Princeton and Pennsylvania met at the Murray Hill Hotel to plan a reorganization of the intercollegiate basketball association. They could not act today, aiming for a special meeting on April 3 to finalize revived league plans with member colleges.
The city showcased numerous vehicles as police enforce emission rules and new cars arrived. Packard roadsters, Peerless premieres, Stover Chicago models, and American Simplex seven passenger tours drew crowds as dealers announced sales and prepared headquarters. Robert Callahan purchased a six horsepower American Simplex.
Nationals open spring practice in sunny Norfolk with McAleer pushing 12 players through four hours of drills at the park and bathhouse routine. Roster notes include Kiliter, Walker, Lebvelt, Milan and Gray showing improved control while flexibility and speed training are emphasized by Trainer Quirk as the club plans daily sessions ahead of the season.
Lieut Davin A Weaver, former Naval Academy star, arrives to take charge of base ball candidates with graduate coaches to be tested this year. Weaver will be assisted by several ex Academy players as the base ball program starts anew with experienced leadership.
Special to The Washington Post from San Francisco May 7 reports several upsets at Gmerzvilla, Mazie Girl winning the 1 Year old event by a head over Cache, 20 to 1 shot. Walsh suspended four days for misbehavior at the post as Waner disappoints. Annie Welle placed second. Burnell’s horse saved ground to win by two heads. Numerous names and race details fill the long card.
Tonight Carroll Institute hosts preliminary rounds of the South Allende AAU wrestling tournament with over thirty top grapplers from Central M A Gallaude College and Memorial Athletic Club. Special seating for ladies, 60 cent admission with final bouts Friday. Referee Pat Conner to count pin falls only.
Youthful members of Jack O Connors family faced the Houston Pex Mar i the veterans at West End park this afternoon. The five inning contest ended 4 to 4 with Lake the former New York Highlander Kinsella Portland Pacific Coast League and Stremmel Superior Wisconsin pitching for the winners. Pett y Love and Milly Baltey battered for the losers.
The Reverend George Schroader pastor of the First Congregational Church at Elmwood has resigned as umpire in the Illinois and Michigan League after his appointment raised concerns about conflicts with his pastoral duties. The congregation accepted the resignation while he had been under contract, though unsigned until recently.
Pillsburg reports the May 5 bat game between Pillsburg and Chicago has been moved forward to accommodate President Taft who may see his brother’s team clash with the Pirates. Last May the President attended a game at Exposition Park as Barney Dreyfuss approved the change.
A reader reports improvement after using two bottles of Miles Nervine at 109 Bowling Street Washington Co. The note argues nervous breakdown weakens the system and that the remedy strengthens nerves through soothing effects, claiming recovery from various affected organs.
In a tight stretch, Pirate Diana nails Grace Kimball in a nose finish after a neck‑to‑neck race down the stretch. The card also lists second race results with Tom Toole winning by four lengths, Ramon Corona and Judge Henderson in the mix, and other feature races with multiple thoroughbreds noted.
Gaithersburg Athletic Club announces a two ball team after beating Company H last night. Manager Thompson seeks matchups with local clubs and leagues and aims to schedule a game on April 16 at Gaithersburg. Address all challenges to F Thompson, manager.
In Tampa Delena Adants defeats Tom Toohey Davis B and Merman Steinhardt with close margins as Pirates Diana Jackson faces a 7 to 10 score. In Jacksonville Earl s Gourt Powers edges Dave Nicholson Fauntigroy Nicol and Campaigner Davis by 7 to 10 while Ben Doubis Obert tops Ragman Reed 9 to 7. In Oakland Marzie Taplin Adena Vosper Sepulveda Williams Araste Glass Sir John Kennedy Burnett and others post mixed results with several close totals and multi player matchups.
Fauntercy won the third feature event at Bon enes in Jacksonville on March 7, posting a fast 1073-6 for two furlongs over the track. Milton Bo Hig followed, with a two-second gap before the rest of the card offered six furlong selling races and multiple minor placements.
John Maginn, formerly of Cella-Adier-Tilles Track, chosen secretary for the Latona track association after annual officer elections. Harvey Myers reelected president. John Heckroelster named secretary. Lous Cells and others named directors as part of ownership change and confirmation of reports on control of the track.
Newell Banke of Detroit defeated Hugl Henderson of Pittsburgh for the checker championship of Allerca Bianics on Land. Henderson led 4 with 40 games drawn. The match carried a side bet of $100. Played at the Toledo Checker Club rooms on February 2.
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