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Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1911

Page

8

Commercial League President to Resign Amid Strife

Charles J. Graf plans to resign as Commercial League president amid persistent dissension and manager clashes. Baltimore backs intercity games with Washington and Richmond as five-team circuit opens under new ownership while a four team tankers league forms with Holden at American Security and Trust. Shamrock Athletic Club debut faltered against St Paul as players brace for improved performances in upcoming games.

Washington Richmond New Bankers Charles J. Graf Commercial League Traf Fuat Baltimore Monumental Oriole Holden American Security and Trust Company

Virginia A C 18 Andrews 5 in quick baseball rout

Virginia Athletic Club defeated Andrews of the Commercial League 13 to 5 on the former’s grounds. Scoring details include hits by Callow, Maher, and others, with John Callow and Hanges delivering notable two base hits and home runs. Pitching and fielding miscues noted, game duration about two hours and nineteen minutes.

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Atlantics Triumph Over All Stars In Extra Ninth

Atlantic four defeats Leonard's All Stars seven to four in a wild Indiana league game. McCarthy shines with multiple hits. Haiboess and OReilly drive in runs as Atlantics rally late. Starters Leonard and Gurke struggle, with Orr gaining decision and Farrell umpiring a tight contest.

Leonard AN Star Gonzagaeld Secord Stars Atlante F All Star Atlantica Erron Atlantics All Stars Atlantics Balle Orr Leonard Gurke Leonard Ropycke Wit-Mcarthy Sangha Sanfie Iit Marceron Wiiu Burker Uimpire Mr Farrell Tims

Donaldson Wins Three Sprint Events at Melbourne Meet

Jack Donaldson of South Africa defeated Cook Flatway in Melbourne on May 14 winning the 75 yard 220 yard and 100 yard races. Donaldson set a world record in the 100 yard dash with a 0.946 second time.

Melbourne Australia Jack Donaldson South Africa Cook Flatway Sass Haker

Virginia Nine Happy Racing Outlook Good Feat Over Georgetown

Virginia's baseball season ended with Yale, eleven wins in twenty games, and a double victory over Georgetown the first time in thirteen years. Harness racing notes include Miss Mina’s first workout at Rockville, two horses bought by Cotton, and local trainers Bowen, Channing, Maxwell, Craven, and Lansbury shaping a busy spring circuit.

Georgetown North Carolina Washington Post Charlottesville Virginia Yale New Haven Orange and Blue Virginians North Carolina Harry Bowling Rockville Miss Flinch H. C. Fawcett Montgomery County Andrew Riley Kushan Kentucky Phallis Bowling Doctor Bell John Inscoc Miss Finch Don Cozine Latrel Miss Mina Big Jim Cotton Cotton Elmira N. Y Floodweed James Fiood Congress Imira J. E. Channing Dr. Channing Washington Veterinary School Winchester Clark Maxwell Maxwell Atlantic Ocean Thomas Craven Craven Laurel Pridim E. Lansbury Fort Ves Linkwood May Washington Linkwood Garney Dougherty Bobi

Laws of Neutrality Position on Mexico War Aid

BE Huston argues on neutral obligations amid the Mexican uprising. The United States must refrain from arming or aiding insurgents while allowed to support the established Mexican government, and no damages can be claimed for Americans harmed in Mexico. He warns that recognizing insurrection or assisting it borders on war.

Mexico Cuba Geneva Tribunal United States Great Britain BE. S. Huston Washington

English polo players win at Rockaway Hunt Club field

In Cedarhurst on May 11 the British army challengers defeated a scratch team 12 to 1 for the international polo trophy. Lieut Edwards scored seven goals, Lieut Palmes four, with Capt Har Gres. Lioyd and Capt FW Barrett also played. The cup challengers showed ragged play in the second period, focusing on schooling ponies over scoring.

Cedarhurst Long Island Rockaway FW. Barrett Mn Action Eich Hao Phipps AG Stodibrod Rondolph Varassiz

Bicycle Race Results at Vailsburg Newark May 14

One mile professional handicap was won by Peter Drobach of Boston with 0 yards. Pp O Sullivan Hehir of Australia was second, Alfred Goullet of Australia third. Time 2 minutes 94.5 seconds. The two mile professional resulted in Frank L. Kramer of East Orange first, Alfred Goullet second, Fred Hill of Boston third. Time 4 minutes 153.5 seconds.

Newark N. J Vailsburg Peter Drobach Boston O'Sullivan Hehir Australia Alfred Goullet Frank L. Kramer East Orange Goullet Fred Hill

Auto Stolen From Benning Power House Area

C F Wilson reported last night that his car was stolen from the rear of the Benning power house while he talked with friends inside the building. He gave a description of the machine and a general lookout was sent to precincts.

FL Wilson Fourtenth Street Benning Bulding Wilson

Poultry Books and Magazines Gathered by Public Library

Public Library collects a wide range of poultry literature from 1909 to 1911. Key works include Banks on twentieth century poultry buildings, Blair on poultry diseases, and the Curtiss poultry book detailing Niagara farm methods. Reads cover profitable production, breeding, egg farming, and general poultry care for amateurs and professionals.

Banks Biggie Blair J. G Boyer M. K Curtiss W. BR W. J. Curtiss Niagara Rawsonville N. C Reliable Poultry Journal American Poultry Publishing Company Collingwood H. W I Foster J. M Rancocas Hicks Kaing M. J Kellerstrasa Ernest Kellerstrass McConnell W. T Postell Dudley Purvis, Miller Symonds A. G Nature's Trafford Henry Smith Twining S. B Valentine

Women Golfers to Compete in Southern Championship

The first annual Women’s Southern Golf Championship begins tomorrow at the Atlanta Athletic Club East Lake course in Atlanta Georgia. About 60 players are entered with over thirty from major Southern cities. Ten cups await winners as play runs through Friday.

Atlanta Atlanta Athletic Club East Lake South

Boy Killed by Accidental Shot in Fairfax County Home

A 7-year-old boy, Leon Pulman, died after a gun in a bureau drawer fired when a necktie caught the trigger. The shot entered the left nostril and lodged in the brain after the family found him unconscious. doctors attempted removal of a brain blood clot but could not save him. The revolver had been left among clothing and neckties in the drawer.

Washington Post Bureau King Street Alexandria Leon Pulman Charlies O. Pulman Alexandria Hospital Fairfax County

Endurance Run Pushed Back Four Days by A A A Refusal

Washington Automobile Club postpones the Four Leaf Clover endurance event after the American Automobile Association declares only five of nineteen entered cars eligible. A sociability run is planned on the original dates with a first lap to Gettysburg today. Pilot and pacemaking cars depart at 6 30 and 6 45 AM, with the lead car at 7 o'clock. Information lists the route through Gettysburg York Towson Hagerstown Leonardtown and notes officials and participating cars including Stoddard Dayton Reo Packard and Ford models.

Gettysburg Washington Automobile Club Pennsylvania City Washington American Automobile Association The Automobile Association Frnday Automobile Club of Washington Emerson & Orme H Street A’s Connecticut Avenue de Sales Street Eagle Hotel Grafton Hotel William D. West Wiliam Jose Frank Boyd Harry E. Duckstien F. L. Harveycutter J. L. Olmstead W. D. Weat Grogan Howard Fiske York Hagerstown Leonardtown Matheson Buick Preas Maxwell Packard Mee- Jey Stoddard Stoddard-Dayton Reos Marion K-R-I-T Ford Velie Warren- Detroit Apperson Regal Cole

King Receives Americans in Buckingham Palace Audience

John J. Mott of New York secretary of the World's Students' Christian Association and Silas McBee editor of the Churchman were received by the king at Buckingham Palace. American Ambassador Reid presented them and the king showed interest in their experiences. They will attend the first annual meeting of the Edinburgh world missionary conference committee on uniform cooperation among missionaries.

London John 2. Mott New York Students’ Christian Association Silas McBee Churchman Buckingham Palace Reid Messrs. Mott McBee Edinburgh

Bulldog With A Pipe On Broadway

Special to The Washington Post reports a dapper bulldog strolling Broadway in a college boy cap with a pipe, wearing a jacket bearing the bold slogan It doesn't bite Smoke So and So's tobacco, reflecting pride giving way to humor as he glances at his own back.

Washington Post New York Broadway

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