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Washington Post

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Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1913

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16

Parker-Bridget & Co. P-B clothes lead fashion parade

The advertisement promotes Parker-Bridget & Co selecting P-B clothing as the modern choice. It touts fit wear as success clothes with styles and patterns in English-Conservative and Norfolk models. Prices range from $15 to $40, including P-B grays and tans, with a $2 straw hat and TECK Eng ue Oxfords priced at $4 to $6.

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Mathewson Near Record In No Hit Aim With Johnson

New York May 14 The star pitcher Christy Mathewson eying a record for perfect control alongside Walter Johnson as he works to pitch scoreless innings. He extended his streak to forty seven innings without a base on balls while sparing one walk recorded this year two in the first game against Boston April 7. Early season lines show a string of scoreless frames and selective passes amid a tense pursuit of command.

New York Walter Johnson Christy Mathewson New York Nation Balla Matty Boeton Philadelphia O Brooklyn Philadalph Cincinnati Chicago O

Pennsylvania Beats Lafayette to End Streak 6 to 2

The University of Pennsylvania defeated Lafayette 6 to 2 in Lafayette. The Quakers pulled ahead with three runs in the eighth after a walk and three timely hits. Pitching was by Sayre and Schwert for PA with Pager and Scher behind them. Umpires were Gregg and Dolan.

Easton University of Pennsylvania Lafayette Collegians R.H.E Pennsylvania Sayre Schwert Pager Scherto Measrs Gregg Dolan

Yale Defeats Princeton In Six-Point Golf Match

New York May 14 Yale defeated Princeton in a six-man team match at the Apawamiss Golf Club winning all six points as Princeton failed to secure a victory. Yale players were Stanley Lee Seeley Wheeler Pierce and Gardner while Princeton lined up Stearns Butler Washington Parsons Evans and Rothschild Seeley posted the best card with a 74 and Stanley a 7? indicating high scores.

New York Yale Princeton Apawarmis Golf Club Princeton Feiling Stanley Lee Seeley Wheeler Pierce Gardner Stearns Butler Washington Parsons Evans Rothschikd

Asks Change in Transfers Fight Salary Reductions

New York May 14 David E Fultz president of the Baseball Players' Fratern ity sent a letter to the national commission in Cincinnati asking it to ban transfers that cut players salaries below their contract. He cites frequent transfers with reduced pay despite higher contracted salaries. Giladstones Win From St Joseph. Gladstone A C defeated St Josephs 6 to 4 aided by Kline. Harvard Racketers Winners. Cambridge May 14 Harvard beat Dartmouth in tennis winning three of four singles and both doubles.

New York David E. Fultz Baseball Players’ Fraternity National Commission Cincinnati Fultz Harvard Racketers Cambridge Mass Harvard Dartmouth

New Haven and Cincinnati Entries Spark Uneven Night

Unclear OCR text lists many names and places such as New Haven Cincinnati brands and individuals like Joe Knight Theresa Gil and Harwood. The fragment suggests a shuffled schedule or roster with diverse names including Crackerjack Pimlico and Queen Bee but lacks coherent events or outcomes.

Louisville Cincinnati Enquirer New Haven Sid Woman Floral Das Bonne Chance Pimlico Joe Knight Effend Queen Bee Lord Elam Nadaw Progressive Big Dipper Yankee Shamusa River Langdy Hattesa Ross

Jockey Benschoten Dies After Pimlico Fall in Linstead Steeplechase

Baltimore May 13 jockey Benschoten fell on Sir Cleses in the Linstead steeplechase at Pimlico yesterday. He died early today from a fractured skull at University Hospital. The day’s program included Malaga’s easy win over Tom Cat and a sold selling battle with Blackford and Donald McDonald in the final race. Weights for the upcoming Preakness were announced with Rock View leading at 128 pounds and other rivals listed for the May 23 event.

Baltimore Benschoten Sir Cleses Linstead Pimlico University Hospital Malaga Tom Cat Belmont Olympia Ral Parr Mater Dr. J. S. Tyree Gragelle Violet Ray Grazelle Tyree R. E. Watkins Blackford Donald McDonald Altamaha Captain Swanson Rock View Horton Cock O

Batting Matinee Factor in Washington Game

In a lengthy contest, McBride doubles and Maisel drives in runs as Washington edges Clarendon 4 to 5. Moeller and Milan spark the offense with multiple hits while Leverenz and Allison labor on the mound. A late rally falls short as Gus Williams catches a key ball to end the game. Clarendon seeks tough matchups, inviting teams to visit for Sunday games, manager Welsh reports.

McBride Hoehling Allison Brief Moeller Milan Matdel Allson Walsh Gedeon Alexander Shanks Compton Maisel Gua Williams Boehling Pratt Graff G. Williams Walah Laporte Alva Williams Ainsmith Wallace Agnew Gus Williams Austin McAllister O Leverenz Too Allison Woo Agnewa Sicseeeere OF Washington AB. BE. H. C. A. E Moeller Oo Morgan Gandit A. Williams Ainamith Oo McBride Ss Johnson P . Boehling Washington Louis Jehren Matsel WeBride Jobnean Mortier Hots Om Leverens Alheon Johneon Beehjing Tim Milan Deuble Clarendon Dana Maniger Welsh Clarendon, Ya

Remarkable golf shot at Columbia CC raises record claim

Frederic Davis sank a hole in one on the thirteenth at Columbia Country Club last week in a display said to surpass earlier one in three months. His drive wedged the ball after striking the pole, leaving a rusted iron mark. Teammate Woo Gilman also aced the hole recently, while Atetoderd Leater B. Platt and Harry Sherdan previously holed out in one, with the rest of the play occurring on the green.

Columbia Country Club Frederic Davis Woo Gilman Marka Atetoderd Leater B. Platt Harry Sherdan

Fiota and Clem Beachey Lead Pimlico Race Card

At Pimlico on May 14 with clear weather and good track, Cynosure led early then finished strongly for a $16.10 place and $580 show in the opener, while Clem Beachey posted a $460 show and $520, with Goldiwogg in the mix. later, Merchants Selling Handicap for 3-year-olds and up saw a 6 furlong purse of $600 won by G. M. W. Green's four-year-old by Broomstick-Inference, time 023 25, 048, 1,15.

Steele Mertick Glass Silk Day Martin Coppertown Chapultepec Anna Bases Verena Gold of Ophir Mack B Eubanks Amon Black Tony Ganz Wan Sosius Kirachbauni Mze Wing Teahen Geri Bily Stuart David Craig Francia Ge Christophine Branata Alador Lambs Tallace Art Richalgo Sprite Giles Cough Hil Buxton Jim Basey Borel Sonada Brockfield Helen Barbee Elpalomar Samus R. Meier Princens Calaway Toahan Karty Mack Vandergrift Brig Barbara Lanes Coat Tima Galar Bac Spindie Laplin Bonnie Eloke Just Red McDonald Carpathia Judge Yarr Cubs Melton Street Mockler Sir Catesby Dick Baker Flying Feet Mae Taft Marie C Theresa Qi Dorter Jackson al Black Ton Gerrard Cedar Brook Merode Tillies’ Nightmare New Haven Detour Coreopsis Calash Recompense Judge Gheens Mary Pickford Green Bree Jack ‘Crowbins Mey L Gladys Meshach Donnyboy Charlies Cannell First Degree Harwood Lindar Salon Doctor Samuel Buss Around Leochares Prince Hermis Yankee Nations Polly D Ymir Coy Lad Robanet Casey Jones Prastorian Royal Tea Prewumption Morristown Azyiade Seiling Volita Bright Stone Marshall Mad' Galena Ballyshe Old Woman Harac Hingling Guide Post Harry Lauder Bobby Cook Fiota Matuels Cynosure Clem Beachey Goldiwogg Non Wilson Clem Bencbry Goo Couraur Golliwoge Ontedenet Huaming Jack Nunnally Springmas Slim Princess Clan Alpine Senator Sparks Water Wellen Golliwogs Wau G. M. W. Green Broomstick M. C. Kelly Wwe Wikton Miller Turner Beth Hutwell Golden Castle Ge Oy i Hoftman Ician Alpine O Caldwell Troxler Ag Hanunoa Hoftman Connolly Fickens Torm Holland Feu Schuttinger Cesarilass Fei. Devonde Virginia Lass Hack Sand Mater Butwell Nez Grazelle Ae An ‘Turner Violet Ray Alex Nathan Belmont Mutuals Olympia Trimpas Post St. Ber Baty J. Wilson Fred Levy D. Connolly Wolfe Ralph Lioyde Lear Bryder Napier Fairbrother Horace E D. Swirling Oat Magazine Troxier P40 Ros Ferguson Ward Jnne Iaa Robbins Fiela Rye Straw Star Gift Futurity Rightessy la Sainrelia Linstesd T. J. Donghue Y Ethelbert Makallah T. J. Donohue Fin Jonkey Malaga L. Franklin Tom Cat Bigetas Tizzle Fiat J. Henderson Nat A W. Keating Bowser Dr. Heard E. Heider Sir Cleges J. Beachotten Lizzie Aough Read Lizzie Fiat Sir Clegis Balt A. Turney Ch. c D ‘Algion Wwa R Hoffman Bel Fond Af Ambrose Sly Boots Skirvin Crisco Scallywag Oliver Lodge Crigoo Anson Skibbereen R. E. Watkins B. G Clifford—Busck Venus BR. . Watking Snyder Donald McDonald Swanson Butwell McCahey Colonel Cook D. Connoly Paton the Fairbrother Captain Swanson Blackford Sunight Altaine

Record Pace Sets Mark as Johnson Mounds Compton

In St Louis on May 1 14 Johnson pitched fourteen balls across eight appearances to Pete Compton. He logged three free fouls two balls and three strikes including a foul strike. The pitcher offered to Johnston six times with three balls and a foul strike before the batter filed to Milan.

St. Louis Johnson Pete Compton Johnston Milan

Princeton Downs Williams 8 to 3 on University Field

Princeton defeated Williams 8 to 3, breaking a five year win drought and three year scoring drought against the competitor. Wood worked through several tight spots with solid support from his defense, while Cutler allowed nine hits. Batteries Wood Wall Cutler Lewis. umpires Messars Sternberg Conahan.

Princeton N. J Williams University Field Cutler Tigers Rhe Williams Wood Wall Lewis Mesars, Sternberg Conahan

Pitcher Sister Stars Again In Michigan Win Over Cornell

Ann Arbor May 14 Sister's pitching baffled Cornell as Michigan won 6 to 2. Wolverines left-hander limited to five hits and fanned thirteen, adding a home run and two singles in four at bats. Johnson of Cornell allowed seven hits, including four infield miscues. Score by innings shows Michigan edge Cornell 6 0 0 2 0 2 0 2. Batteries Johnson and Sherrick for Cornell Sisley and Webber for Michigan.

Ann Arbor Mich Cornell Michigan Wolverines Johnson

Yale Narrowly Defeats Dartmouth In Eleven Innings

Yale edged Dartmouth 5 to 4 after eleven innings in New Haven. Schofield walked, advanced on a Blossom 4 sacrifice, and scored on Reilly’s fived hit of the game, driving home Tot for the deciding run as Yale secured its fourteenth straight win. Morey and Wanamaker pitched for Yale with Brown and Buardetie behind the plate.

New Haven Conn Yale Dartmouth Schofield Blossom Faddells Reilly Morey and Wanamaker Brown Ad Buardetie

Pair Golfers for Tourney at Chevy Chase Club Opens

The Chevy Chase Club invites middle Atlantic clubs to its annual Invitation golf tournament with a record list of entries. Morven Thompson chairs the committee and 18-hole play replaces the usual 36-hole qualifier to finish within the time limit. Prominent out-of-town entrants include B. Warren Hochran of Baltimore, W. P. Cleveland of Philadelphia, Dr McCall of Atlantic City, and William Frew of Pittsburgh, with pairings and start times released by Thompson.

Chevy Chase Middle Atlantic B. Warren Hochran Baltimore W. P. Cleveland Huntington Valley Club Philadelphia McCall Atlantic City Golf Club William Frew Pittsburgh Morven Thompson Asl Thompson

Aggies Defeat Gallaudet In Low-Scoring Opener

Maryland Agricultural College edged Gallaudet 6 to 2 at Kendall Green as timely scoring in the first inning set the pace. Rasmussen held the visitors to three safeties after replacing starter Moore, while Hughes and Rendall led the offense with timely hits and scoring.

Gallaudet Maryland Agricultural College Kendall Green Aggies Moore Rasmugsen Hughes Rendall Arhoa Mac Arhoae Hughes Knode Rockwell Ledman Heimark Shipley Morris White Peters Williams Hountemann AlLoomis Homecker Batio Hindik Boll M.A Loomis Balle OT Moore Moora Rasmusseh Omnis Hoffecker Hite Lon Moore Racemuasen Rasmussen Huntemanon Mesars, Robinson and Arras

St. Joseph Triumphs Over War Dept In Marquette League

St. Joseph defeated War Dept in a Marquette League game highlighted by strong hitting and solid pitching. Massino struck out 11, Oakley stood out behind the plate, and multiple players contributed in the 6 to 3 victory with Beener delivering a homer and Giovanoni driving in runs.

War Department St. Joseph St. Joseph Battery Massina Oakley War Dept C.q'anoni Howiey Massino Stewart O ‘Wanle Sin G'anoni O O'Leary Monico Hoogie Bt. Joseph C. Giovanoni N. Massino Waple Gardella Mason Beener N Massino J Giovanoni Monaco Howley Ardigo Koogle Mr. Norris

Sherwood Triumphs 10 to 1 Over VY M H A in Central League

Sherwood defeated VY M H A yesterday at Columbia Park 10 to 1 in a Central League clash. Pitcher Feldman and bats led the visitors, with multiple runs in early frames, while Noone and teammates contributed on defense and base paths.

Sherwood Olvetlegeman Lf Dienan G/Harcosin Feldman Errope Sheraond Moone Fewtman I Feldman I Feldman 2 Two-bans Biis— Mien Lieck Hued Alvt Degman Stelen Baars Gong Ate Sane Weldson Harruei Hanidltbye Nour Ang Lange (i) Moran Hurd Noone Rere

Amateur Games Across Several Local Leagues

Across Central and East Washington regions multiple amateur leagues organize today. Teams from Treasury, Capital City, Northwest Sunday School, and St Agnes Federal League compete along with Railroad YMCA and Eastern Leagues in venues at Fifth Street, Georgia Avenue, and Thirty-fourth Street.

Treasury Capital City League Capitol Southland Ve Prankers Lot—Commerce Labor Washington First Mo St Agnes Federal League Grant Cert Petworth Georgia Avenue Henson Street Calvary Va St Paul Railroad MCA Fifth Street Florida Avenue Southern Va Express Seventeenth Mohawks Avonsiales Marquette

Cornell Triumphs Over Waverley A C In Capital City League

Sam Edmonston starred for Cornell pitching to a 2 7 victory over Waverley A C in the Capital City League at North Capitol and L streets. Daniele, O Brown, Breen, Murphy, Hanver, and Madigan contributed. Edmonston earned the win with 8 1/3 innings of work. Waverley scored early but Cornell pulled ahead with key hits by Litz, Sullivan, and Martin.

Sam Edmanston Cornell Waverley A. C North Capitol L Streets Waverley Daniele O'Brown Breen Noone U Green Rossiter Litz Dndna Tees Golo Tuohy Brown Green Lits Sullivan Martin Baes Cornel Madigan Edmonston Thompson Daniels Marceron Medigan Marcaron Hagser Venabie

Immanuel Baptist Edges Mount Pleasant in League Bout

Immanuel Baptist defeated Mount Pleasant 8 to 7 in the Northwest Sunday School League. Key hitters included Smith and Groseclose for the winners, with strong pitching by Yerkes and Pfieffer in a tense nine-inning contest that lasted 1 hour 20 minutes.

Immanuel Baptist Mount Pleasant Smith Mt. PC See Bowen Grosectore Simpeon GiPeiree Peck Maxim OlRakermant Buchanan OlMebler Little Mils Mt. Pleasant Thompson Genaford Edmonston Grosecross Petree Kebler Mills Hartung Immanuel Lits PficMer Yerkes Litz Pfieffer Gessford Gegaford Gesxferd Bakerman Wilditches Gesaford Pfleffer Mr. Maas

Federals defeat Hydros 14 to 4 in Treasury Leagues

Federals win easily in a high scoring game led by Homan with thirteen chances. Scoring, pitching, and fielding show a first class effort from the Federals as Powell Crogan Hall and teammates tally runs, with Dampier Palmer and Roundtree among the batters.

Federals Hydros Treasury Homan Ap Hoa Hydrog Dalley Rees C . Roundtree P. Palmer Powell Dampier Hanna Burgish Milera Roundtree Palmer Chaimson Cun Ingham Reste Crogan Hall Tall Powall Miller Rites Hannen Markle

Elberfeld Secures Two Outfielders in Trades

Chattanooga manager Kid Elberfeld announces the acquisitions of outfielders Kelly from Jersey City and Johnston from Spokane. Roy Golden and Troy shipped back to their clubs the Cardinals and Detroit. Harbiston sent to Spokane. former Yankees outfielder Douglass Harbiston joins Spokane.

Chattanooga Tenn Kid Elberfeld Outfelder Kelly Jersey City Johnston Spokane Roy Golden Cardinals Troy Detroit Douglass Harbiston Yankees

League Suspends Salary Limit in International League

Buffalo May 14 The International League magnates suspended the salary limit for ten days to address injuries and financial strain on clubs. A further meeting or mail vote may decide amendments. Also New York May 14 Welterweight eliminations: Young Ahearn beat Al McCoy and Young Hickey defeated Young McCartney in ten rounds. second series slated for May 38.

Buffalo International League New York Young Ahearn al McCoy Brooklyn Young Hickey Young McCartney Philadelphia

Fast Tennis by Australians in Philadelphia Practice Match

The Australian lawn tennis team practicing at Huntingdon Valley Country Club for the Davis Cup met in Philadelphia on May 14. They played fast singles and doubles, showing brilliant moments though not fully polished, with several sets highlighting their speed and skill.

Philadelphia Huntingdon Valley Country Club

American lawn tennis team named for Davis Cup matches

The American committee announced the official nomination of Maurice B. Mc Loughin of California R Norris Williams of Philadelphia Herald H Hackett and Raymond D Little of the city to face Australia in the Davis Cup matches. The Sherman Athletic Club plans arranging games with teams averaging 16 or 17 years old. For games address J Lindgren 106 Second street northwest.

New York Maurice B. McLoughin California R. Norris WiLliams Philadelphia Herald H. Hackett Raymond D. Little R. D. Wrenn H. W. Slocum G. T. Adee Sherman A. C Sherman Athletic Club J. Lindgren Second Street Northwest

The Snare Drummer in the Band Weighs Career Paths

A fragment focuses on ambitions and identity as speakers muse about roles. It mentions farming, engineering, feeding steers, pitching and boxing, plus a Snare drummer in a band as a contrasting choice. The tone is rural and reflective about talents.

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