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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1916
Page
14
A brief notice notes patent registration and copyright status for the Bringing Up Father work in 1919 under international Jewish service and U.S. patent registration.
Pimlico and Potomac meet notes report two long shots triumphing in events including a close head finish by Maytag, a decisive drive by BleaN for St ho, and several late bids. Warren juar leads in the fourth, Jem wins the fifth by a short head, Ith a Lanbrook takes the mile handicap, with four claims after finishing. Unc ard whe tus Bud beats Emerald Gem in a Glen Riddle Farms steeplechase.
The article discusses the evolution of speed racing from early Vanderbilt Cup days to modern streamlined cars. It notes that deadly crashes led authorities to stop road racing, contrasts old rifle-bullet shaped bodies with current drag-minimized designs, and predicts dramatic future speed records with a question about how far a hundred miles will be covered ten years from now.
A call for candidates for George Washington University's football team next fall was issued by Manager Donald Harrison McKrew. Several seasoned players have already handed in their names. Practice starts September 23 with daily sessions from 3 to 5 pm. George Cooper and Dean A C Howard are named assistant student managers, with two more assistants to be named by June. David A. Baer will assist in gathering material for the team.
Connie Noyle and Ed Leech of Columbia County won two singles and a doubles match against a trio from Eastern College Manassas Virginia on their home courts. Williams of Eastern showed promise and played up to Doyle. Matches included Doyle defeating Williams 2 8 38, Leech beating Mosher 6 1 6 3, and Doyle-Leech pairing defeating Williams-Landis 6 3 8 6.
George Washington University tennis men handily defeated St John s 4-2 in singles and doubles Ingles Graves defeated Fell Findlay defeated Bowern Warrick defeated Towns Howard defeated Price Doubles Gravan Findlay defeated Towns Fell Howard and Karrick defeated Price and Bielaski
Baltimore May 11 J Ballard Moore of Chevy Chase and Jana Harold Throckmorton interscholastic champion captured a straight sets victory in the first round of doubles at the Baltimore Country Club invitation tennis tournament.
In the Terminal R A Y M C A league a game featured Vainn Sta AR HO Al Gen against Moreland Brigham and a lineup with players including Rush Purdy Graves Degnan Naples Lawrenson and McDonald. Southern G posted a final tally with base on balls and hits noted. Purdy Naples, Lawrenson, Errera Pinner and McDonald contributed offensively as the teams played through errors and steals with umpire Bandiboe officiating and Maxwell on the mound for one side.
A rough government league game features St Marys and Mt Aloysius with Mayhew and Gallagher powering offense. Teams trade hits as pitchers Lithers Winter Schmidt battle for nine innings of late season action.
Morning Telegraph notes strong field for the trot with Meddling Mtea and Ophelia favored in Pimlico in a list of entrants. Other contenders include Elect Falmouth Raconteuse Celtabel Curraghaleen Lohengrin Ruexs Around Renessa and Bedwell among many runners.
F Tanaill defeated H L Kaye 8 18 11 9 and 7 5 in a day of close rallies at the Home club tennis tournament. H C Clayton opened with a 6 0 6 1 win over J G McGuire as the second round began. Other first round results included Tangul over Kaya 8 10 11 9 7 8, Warren over Dardy 6 1 2, McCullock over Withaurer 6 1 6 8, Snyder over Gluck 4 6 2, Connelly over Clarke 6 8 6 8 8 6, Morgan over McGuire 8 1 2, Brone over White 6 6 4, Bailey over Stewart 6 8 6 8, Padgett over Callan 1 6 ft, Mannock by default, Clayton over J McGuire 0 6 1. Second round shows Greune over Colville 0 1 ak.
The Interclub Canoe Association executive committee adds new classes for the Memorial Day regatta at Seamore Island. Introduced events include intermediate singles doubles and fours to attract non champions seeking competition beyond the novice and upset race categories.
Special to The Washington Post Upper Marlboro Maryland May The horse show will be the big feature of the Southern Maryland Agricultural Association fair Entries are being received by Secretary William G Brooke There are sixteen classes with first prizes of 5 and second prizes of 2 The events include ponies saddle and harness horses hunters high jumpers a steeplechase and a dress uniform military class A tree scholarship will be offered for residents of Anne Arundel Calvert Charles Prince Georges and St Mary counties Each of the five days will feature punting races and nearly 206 horses will take part
Aleister Crowley proclaims Ireland’s independence at sunrise near the Statue of Liberty and argues the republic should arbitrate universal peace. He condemns revenge, advocates forgiveness, and urges England toward a peaceful future while warning that Christ’s sword may follow tomorrow.
Memphis May 11 W H Fitzgerald of Clarksdale Mississippi breaks 99 of 100 targets to win the Overture 100 target event in the Southern hoopoe ring tournament today.
The United States prepares a protest over Britain’s ban on shipping Red Cross hospital supplies to central powers. The Red Cross argues treaty rights under the Geneva convention allow aid to the sick, but Britain asserts these shipments are contraband unless sent to Allied units. The letter cites delays since 1915 and requests clarification.
Great Britain will allow American ships carrying condensed and dry milk for German babies to pass the blockade. Letters from Dr. Edward Von Mach, head of the food shipments committee, to Frank Polk reveal the decision. A relief ship from New York carrying milk for German babies is likely to depart soon.
Aaron Bradshaw and Charlie H. Marshall were issued election certificates as delegates to the Republican national convention in Chicago. Angus A. Erly and L. Melendez King were named as alternates, with the certificate filed by Reynolds of the national committee. J Abbey Lee claims a long standing DC central committee exists with 22 members serving four years.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary A. Garton who died Wednesday near 100 will be at 3 p m from daughter Mrs F W Clements 1469 Irving street. Rev Clarence A Vincent and Rev James H Taylor to officiate. Burial in Rock Creek Cemetery will be private. Pallbearers include Harry F Clarke A B Clements Chapman Fowler and Herbert Kimball. Born in Prince Georges County Md she married Charles Steuart Crook at 15 and was mother of Col William H Crook disbursing officer of the White House who died last year. She leaves son Dr Harrison Crook and a daughter Mrs Clements from her second marriage to John Garton.
The United States plans indirect inquiries to learn the punishment form for submarine commanders and to set indemnity via negotiations between Secretary Lansing and Count von Bernstorff. Claims from families of Lusitania victims shape figures for loss of life and damages. Sussex indemnity cases are prioritized, with figures to cover American injuries and property losses. Further submarine cases are not expected to trigger a new dispute, as officials seek to verify Germany’s pledged restraint while avoiding past rhetoric.
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