Agriculture League Adopts New Six Club Circuit
The Agriculture Department reorganizes its Inter pureau League to six clubs as Forest Service and Document Section join. Officers named are C. C. Clark as president and Gardner Griffith as secretary treasurer. Opening game set near the Agriculture Department grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Service
Interpureau League
Agriculture Department
Board of Managers
C. Clark
Gardner Griffith
Bureau of Animal In- Waites
Bureau of Animal Indistry
Baltellora
Saebon
Veg Ora
Bureau of Animal Industry
Chemlatry Se Foret
Va Forest
Animal Industry
Bureau of Vilmal Industry
Forest Service Sa
Bureau of Animal Industy O
Forest
Bureau of Animal Induotes
Hamlatry
Bureau of Animas Industry
Forest Service Va
Solicitors
Argus
Seaace
Southern Triumph Over Station In Rail Y M C A League
Southern nosed out Union Station 11 to 16 in a brisk railroad Y M C A league clash. Hazen Williams pitched well fanning fourteen as Southern rallied late, with Young, Holbruner, Strobel and Gregory driving key hits and a final burst to seal the win in one hour and thirty minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan
Tribe
Hazen Williams
Southern
Statin
Hoae Young
Kebl
Oraborn
Strobel
Gregory
O Ryan
Peck
Brewer
O Thompson
Hester
Knighton
Ib Neilson
Anderson
C. H.will'ms
Ol Will's
Tagoa
Young
Holbruner
Peek
Neilson
H Williams
Kehl
Graborn
Ryen
Thompson
Knghton
Williams
O” Umbaugh
William
Willams
Umbaugh
H. Williams
Oraporn
Ryan
C. Williams
Wiliams
Paased Balla
Hands
Boe
Anacostia Defeats Hamline In Rough Sunday School League Contest
Anacostia topped Hamline 10 to 9 in a tight Sunday School League game. Dutch Stuckert provided the power with two home runs, while Birch allowed ten hits in five innings and Stuckert and others contributed key drives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anacostia
Hamline
Tatter
Stuckert
Hemline
Anacosta
Bishop
Ufairal. c
Spalding
Oliecnuon
Ao Heinrich
Atted
Birch
Faesed Ball
Dechard
Mr. Hughes
Tireo
St Stephen's Triumph Over Tennallytown in Marquette League
St Stephen's defeated Tennallytown 17 to 8 in a Marquette League game. Stadler of the losers homered twice in three trips. Scare and Jones contributed for St Stephen's while pitching and fielding miscues affected Tennallytown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Stephen's
Tennallytown
Sx Innnks
Stadler
St Steps Arnove
Tenttoun
Schambert
Evans
I Murphy
Salhivan
Callan
Janet
Tmalesan Reilly
Gress
Smith Bonalleog
SroStohea
Pennathtown
Pals
Reckert
Murphy
Sullivan
Evanx Noone Sullivan
Hiss Lena
Schembert Evans Murph
Nana
Sulivan Callan O'Day
Donaldson
Amateur Games Today Across Multiple Leagues
Schedule of amateur matches includes Bankers Commercial vs American Security in the Bankers-Commercial field and Departmental no game. District lists Open date Commercial Havemner against Moses with Capital City Comel ys Eastern A C Independence S l. Martin's vs St. Paul. Olympia Southland ye Silver Spring. Marquette Indian Office versus Naval Medicon. B&O vs Car Department in Railroad. Southern Open date. Sunday School Ninth vs Sherwood. Suburban Open date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankers—Commercial Va
American Security
Havemner
Moses
Capital City
A. C
Independence
L. Martin's
St. Paul
Olympia
Southland
Siiver
Marquette—Indian Office
Naval Medicon
Railroad
Car Department
Southern
Sherwood
Subdurban
Manhattan Triumphs 16 8 Over Nat Union in Independence League
Manhattan defeats National Union 16 to 8 as Nat Union pitchers walk many batters and give up 11 hits. Notable scorers include Barnes, Goeble, Graves, Hamann, and Dampier for Manhattan with multiple players contributing. The forfeit note adds context that Congress forfeited to the Bureau in the District League after the Nat Union team failed to field a full squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Union
Manhattan
Secor
Abhoad
Prive
O Rapp
Valconer
Ruiz
Donnelly
Barnes
O Goehle
Oakley
Graves
Herriman
Hamann
White
Deaver
Dfegan
Riter
P Ao
Otew
Dampier
Oakrey
Merriman
Whitmarsh
Fegan
Tew
Natiorial Union
Halls
Vickery
Falconer
Gootle Herriman
Dampter
Figan
Mr McCoy
Congressionals
Bureau
Entry extended for Aloysius Memorial Day meet at Gonzaga Park
Baltimore and Washington amateur clubs extend entries for the M A C meet at Gonzaga Park on Memorial Day. Aloysius Club A A. managers Powers and Babbington ready a speedy squad to win the club trophy with events for novices and scholastic entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gonzaga Park
Baltimore
Washington
Washington D. C
Tremont Athletic Club
Washington Grove
Baltimore C
Aloysius Club A. A
First
M Streets
North Capitol
K Streets
Powers
Aloysius Club
A. A
Babbington
Tech Beats G U Prep In Local High School Baseball
In a rare upset, Georgetown Prep lost 11 to 4 to Technical High School as Tech pitchers Colley and Schwegler held the Preps to scattered hits. Lynch starred for Tech on the bases while defensive miscues by Prep aided the downtown club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Prep
Technical
Garlands
Austin
Lynch
Tech
Colley
Arihy
tMaram
O' Hardie
Omecorm
Beonett
Technica
Toro Oo Ta
Prepa
Coltey
Schwegler
Neh
Waters
Preps
Talbott
Garland
MacCarthy
Schwegier
Shugrue
Backfcethta
Loeb
CoHey
McCarthy
Martin
Lawler
Moerris
Mr. Furey
Willard Beats Chesapeake and Potomac In Shutout
Willard defeated Chesapeake and Potomac 5 to 0 in a baseball game. Ogle pitched well scattering hits, earning a home run and a strong two-base hit as Willard offense supported the shutout. Other box scores read Willard 3, Chesapeake and Potomac 0 in runs with several players contributing, including Campbell and Rawlings. An Olympia League exhibition, Silver Spring won 9 to 5. a forfeit noted. Treasury seeks amateur teams for Wednesday games after 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Spring
Takoma
Elague
McCarthy
Tlewia
Bozo
Wise
Osthrelder
Clark
Oriby
Kenny
Patternon
Wilson
Et Marth
Es Tikes
Hone
Cissell Clark Mosberg
Hawsidna
Tahema Sch Lest Hase
Judd
OM Bladen
Steuch Pnttty Bladen
Ba McCarthi
Honst
Twiehase
Vario Mittanta
Hases
Ahalt
Etby
Lidihhs Plas Meaberg
Cummings
Piteher
Fy Bladen
badls—Lodge
Tmpis
Jenking
Willard
Chesapeake
Potomac
Ogle
Howells
Langan
Hartman
OlDonovan
Ther
Pao Ilampbell
Rawls
Doyle
Thompson
Datas Cf. Zon
Jennixon If
O Mesa
Calstonsalb & Ub
Skle
Chesapeake and Potomac
Campbell
Davie
Lott
Boxea Willard
OM Ogle
Dyer
Somanoskie
Sligo
Linkwood May Wins Thrilling Washington Speedway Race
The A class trot on Washington Speedway from Seventeenth to Twenty third street captivated a crowded matinee. Linkwood May with Dr John E Lansbury at the reins beat Gallant Maid owned by Francis Javins with close nose to nose finishes in 1 10 4, 1 10, and 1 10 2 across three heats. Gentle John and Frank T. also posted fast times as the crowd cheered an exceptionally close contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Speedway
Potomac River
John E. Lansbury
Linkwood May
Francis Javins
Gallant Maid
Dr. Lansbury
Mr. Javins
Charles Weitzel
Mr. Jarvis
T. W. Dunworth
Gentle John
Barney Dougherty
Frank T
Tennis Matches at Woodley Park Highlight Consolation Clash
In the Middle Atlantic tournament at the Bachelors' Club courts Woodley Park Tom Heath and John Graves meet in a men's consolation match Graves overcoming Heath 4-6 6-3 6-3. Earlier R L James beat W F Holtzman 8-10 6-2 6-1 and other results include Doyle over Colton 6-2 6-2 and Trumbull over Wood 3-6 6-3 7-5 plus Graves defeat of Heath in the consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodley Park
Tom Heath
John Graves
Graves
R. L. James
W. F. Holtaman
James
Holtzman
W. F. Holtzman
B. Doyle
H. H B. Colton
Mark Trumbull
C. M. Wood
J. M. Dove
Flournoy
Mce Lean
D. Morgan
Miss F. Smith
R. K. Sewell
E-L
Elliott in Critical Condition After Cardiac Hemorrhage
Philadelphia May 18 Frank S Elliott owner of the Philadelphia National League club is critically ill after a cerebral hemorrhage at yesterday's game against Cincinnati. He collapsed after the 11th inning win and remains unconscious in hospital. Elliott, vice president of the club and a noted attorney, is reported in danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Frank S. Elliott
National League Baseball Club
Elliott
Cincinnati
Ellott
Gambling at Chicago Park Sparks Crackdown
Chicago reports gamblers operated in the grand stand during a Sunday game between Chicago and Philadelphia. C A Comiskey hired watchers to arrest anyone wagering on any game. He vows no gambling will be tolerated on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago American Park
Philadelphia
C. A. Comiskey
Comiskey
Japs Will Play Wisconsin Amid Memorial Day Protests
Wisconsin legislators filed resolutions protesting a May 31 baseball game between Waseda of Japan and the Wisconsin University team at Camp Randall. Civil War veterans questioned use of the field for a Memorial day event. The game was moved from Memorial Day to May 31 by Athletic Director Ehler after discussions with the Waseda manager. Gaithersburg Tops Germantown 3 1 in Exciting Moment. Yale Crew Heads to Princeton and Carnegie Lake Meet. Franconi Wins Doncaster Hopeful Stakes at 2 Years Old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Mis
Wisconsin
Waseda
Japan
Wisconsin University
Ehler
Camp Randall
Grand Army of the Republic
Five Favorites Win Feature at Follie Levy Stakes at Churchill Downs
At Churchill Downs on May 18, five favorites won across six races. Follie Levy led in the Colonel Stakes, taking control after a restrained first half. Free Lance won the second race but was disqualified for fouling Batawa, with rider Bo Martin suspended for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Lance
Batana
Louisville
Churchill Downs
Follie Levy
Fres Lance
Batawa
Bo Martin
Ethelda
Rice
Eyewhite
Kennedy
Butterball
Goose
French King
Mary Day
Helen Burnett
Common Sense
Old Hoy
Red Lass
Miss Carthners
Inspector General
May Tuels
Thelda
Thames
Judge Bale
B'Airy
Callasan
Tima
Agic Eye
Narf
Jim Milton
Wiley
McCreary
Crackerbox
Recompense
Minoo Jimmie
Mutueta
Pal Batawa
McTaggart
Grover Hughes
Gongs
Colsten
Tapsin
Labold
Elia Brynon
O’ryan
Grover’ Hughes
Colston
Tollie Levy
Widow
Martin
Hooky ‘O'Brien
Glass
Golden Bag
Melvar
Campeon
Angels
Rocky O’brien
Turner
Alamitos
Terrihla Dan
Taplin
Hank
Taboo
Fort ‘Johnson
Descomnets
Bob Fwlay
Rash
Otilo
Swish
Falcada
Spindle
Racing entries from Louisville track meet show multiple selling and handicap races
Today's program lists six races with entries and odds. Notable names include Husky Lad, Flying Footsteps, Odoze, Dynamite, Guaranola, Sir Blaze, Zienap, Leamence, Madam Phelps, Pliant, Say vine, Polly Brown, and Mias Calthoess. Odds are given for most runners, highlighting a mix of 2 year olds and seasoned thoroughbreds across six furlong to mile distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husky Lad
Golien Agnes
War Jig
Mise Minnie
Delaney
Flying Footsteps
Sureget
the Fad
Sir Alvescott
Jimmy Gray
Odoze
Dynamite
Guaranola
Sir Blaze
Misa Wiggs
Tourist
Ymir
New Haven
Pretorian
Foxcraft
Bouncer
County Tex
Adams Express
Charley Straus
Crystal Match
Cohort
Ben K. Sleet
Enfield
John Griffin
Zienap
Leamence
Princelike
Okana
Tig
Fauntleroy
Madam Phelps
Flo To
Marzo
Yankee
Tennessee
Traymore
Sayvine
Pliant
Polly Brown
Sidon
Mary Emily
Belling
Mias Calthoess
Dainty Daas
Ingoldsby
Pater Pender
Wanda
Meadow Graze
Tony W
Light Nigne
Thorough Card of Races and Entrants in Sayville Meet
The field includes Sir Alvescet Flying Footsteps Sureget Misa Wiegs Ymir Cohort John Griffin H Enfield Princelike Oxana 2ionap Mary Emily Sayville Traymore Sir Cleges Tony W Hannis and more in a listed lineup for today’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Sir Alvescet
Flying Footsteps
Sureget
New Haven
Misa Wiegs
Ymir
Cohort
John Griffin H
Enfield
Princelike
Oxana
2Ionap
Mary Emily
Sayville
Traymore
Sir Cleges
Tony W
Hannis
Cornell Off for Princeton Rowing Trip
Ithaca May 18 Cornell varsity crew left for Princeton to row against Princeton and Yale on Lake Carnegie Saturday. Boat lineup includes Elliott Bates Leumb Kruse Wakeley Distler Ferguson Bowen and coxswain Kimball. Coach Courtney will focus on the freshman crew here. Assistant Coach Hoyle accompanied the varsity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Yale
Princeton
Cornell
Carnegie Lake
Pennsylvania
Ithaca
N. Y
Lake Carnegie
Courtney
John J. Hoyle
Cathedral School Triumphs 6-5 In Close Rally
Cathedral School edged Cedarcroft School 6 to 5 in Baltimore as Davidson starred with three hits and a late rally secured the win. In San Francisco Wolgast arrived for his May 27 bout with Frankie Burns amid betting odds favoring Wolgast. Dartmouth tied Cornell 2-2 in a 2 hour 15 minute game as Eckstrom closed out the pitching.</analysis>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarcroft School
Washington Post
Baltimore
Cathedral School
Kennett Square
Washington
Davidson
Todd
San Francisco
Ad Wolgast
Los Angeles
Frankie Burns
Tom Corbett
Wolgast
Honors to Young Golfer Alexa Stirling in Southern tourney
In Atlanta on May 18 Alexa Stirling, 13, won the approaching and putting contest and the driving contest in the Southern women's golf tourney. Baxter of Knoxville tied Stirling in approaching and putting but lost in a playoff. Daley of Nashville finished second in driving, Meehan of Montgomery third, while Seymour of Nashville took the consolation cup with 92. Semifinals were played today. finals set for tomorrow with Harrington defeating Daley 2 up and 1 to play and Rogers Smith beating Baxter 4 up 3 to play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Alexa Stirling
Misa Baxter
Knoxville
Miss Stirling
Daley
Nashville
Meehan
Montgomery
Seymour
Fire destroys race plant at Moncrief Park
Jacksonville May 18 fire believed to have started in the restaurant department today completely destroyed the grand stand and paddock at Moncrief park. Loss is estimated at 15000 dollars. It is believed the stands will not be rebuilt due to recent racing legislation in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Moncrief Park
Boxers from Britain and America Vie in International Bouts
American entrants in the international amateur boxing night at Maison Square face seasoned British veterans. Notables include Frank Parks, a 175 pound heavyweight with 14 losses in 135 bouts, and R. C. Warnes a 20 year veteran welterweight. Promised matchups involve Packy McFarland versus Matt Wella, Abe Attell versus K C Brown, and Moran versus Wolgast with plans for Moran to meet Wolgast in San Francisco. Billy Papke versus Jim Sullivan are set for London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Maison Square
Ralph Erskine
United Kingdom
Jack Johnson
Frank Parks
Parks
Peter Maher
R. C. Warnes
Packy McFarland
England
Matt Wella
Tom Andrews
Milwaukee
Abe Attell
K. C. Brown
Attell
Brown
Owen Moran
Charley Harvey
San Francisco
Ad Wolgast
Frankie Burns
California
Moran
Wolgast
Frisco
Billy Papke
Jim Sullivan
HughcIntosh
London
Street Stars Challenge Find 18-Year-Olds Team Prospects
The W Street Stars seek Sunday games against teams averaging 18 years. Players listed include J Hlarney catcher Connie pitcher S Goggins first base Sulivan second base W Goggins shortstop D Murphy third base Hayes right field Findley left field Barnett center field P Hurmey Rhoades and J Murphy substitutes. Manager at 8 F Gogging 134 W Street NW or captain J E Hurney 2207 Thirteenth Street NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W Street Stars
J. Hlarney
Connela
S. Goggins
Sulivan
W. Goggins
D. Murphy
Hayes
Findley
Barnett
P. Hurmey
Rhoades
J. Murphy
F. Gogging
W_ street northwest
J. E. Hurney
Thirteenth Street
Home Swimmers Win Meet With 78 Points In Local Meet
Washington Y M C A swimmers dominated a meet against Doyle Athletic Club Baltimore Athletic Club and Gilman Country School. The home team scored 78 points to nearly double the visitors. Doyle A C was second with 28, Baltimore A C third with 8, and Gilman C S fourth with 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Y. M. C. A
Doyle Athletic Club
Baltimore
Baltimore Athletic Club
Gilman Country School
Hayes
B.D. W
R. Rutherford
Davie
Doyle A. C
Cottman
Giiman Country School
Edmonton
Cutts
WY. M.C. A
Mitchell
Wood
Ginsberg
de Lashmutt
KR. Rutherford
Crane
James
Wo. M.C. A
Mme
Doyle A. Gi
Bunzell
Vos
Darker
A. G
Brunner
Ansley
Ginster
A. C. Potnia
Wames
Birch
Sins Cutts
Baltimore A. Cc
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Agriculture League
Circuit
Senace
Staton
Merrill Vaughn
Murray
Herbhor
Davin
Marner
Mulin
Miliath
Usteele
Hfeasier
Taylor, If
Vausta
Shiptey
Timeastarr
Catlinas
OlStewart
Kerr P
Machin
Fierup
O/Moora, pg. BY 0 Tota Higa gil
Menage
Moore
Kerr
Green
Martery
Stg Teminga
Mone
Hema
McDonald
Heder
Steele
Dass
Collinaworth Moore
Marceron
Hessler
Mullin Haier
Flayes
Maieston Flanedhoe
Vaughn
Sidneciavonsmith
Davla
Steale
Shipley
Taying
Stewart
Vy Meer
Ny Kerr
Cmpire
Beckett
McDonough
Balla
Mr. Wood
Union Station
ST. Stephen's
Tenytown
NAT. Union
Gotham Summer Underwear
Gotham Mfg. Co
Book of Gotham
G. U
Eagle A. C
Knickerbock’s
Knickerbocker A. C
R. Best
Wil Hamg
Ea. Cc
AB Es Ee
A.C. Arhore Best
O Mauss
Scalhan
Ifo
Cop
Erthite Lf
Breser
Pdb
Ogantt
Reynolds
Brandon
Farp
Gormley
Benzon
Poore
Alen
Etger
Rf. Stevens
Homan
Eagle A CO
Knickerbocker A.C
Bent
Walters
Alten
Gantt
Basia
Drewer
Meuse
Copperthite
Auditors
Treasury Department
Heath
Philadelphia Nationals
Chicago Park
Gaithersburg
Germantown
Knott
Gaithsb's
Hone & Laid Fyj.keller
Reed
Warthen
Rattlemay
Briggs
Best
Myers
IW Kelley
Ray
Bass
OM Knott
Kummer
Hett
Galthersburg
Mr. Kelchner
Keene
Doncaster
J. R. Keene
Franconi
Tom Drake
Tullwise
Dartmouth
Hanover
N. H
Cornel
Ithacans
Moorey
Eckstrom
R. H. E. Dartmouth
Butteriss
Steen
Nesbit
Haver
eCormick
Mr. Steinberg
Virginia State League
Petersburg
Danville
Richmond
Lynchburg
Norfolk
Roanoke
Carolina Association
Greenville
Startanburg
Charlotte
Greensboro
Weston Salem
Charleston
Cherleaton
Savannah
Macon
Augusta
Albany
Columbia
Columbus
Montreal
Miss Sterling
RACE
Johnson
Simon Pares
Overland Pullman
H St. NW
Wilcoxtrax
Congressional Garage
Pa. Ave
E. _Tel. L
LION
Schacht “Haseroter
Hinds .Auto CO
Marion
Empire
J. H. Ebersole
St. N
David S
Hendricx
Amy Rostow
F. ©. Palmer
Freeman
Zist
Shrubb
Queal
Alfred Shrubb
Billy Queal
Boston
Ninth Or
Etrical Supply Co
York Ave
Speedway
THE
Potomac Automobile Company
C St. Nw
City Postoffice
Frank D. Mitchell
Irving Garage
Irving At
Maxwells
Columbias “Gas and Electric
United Motor Washington CO
Earle & Allen
W. Stoddard-Dayton
N. W
Apperson Regal Everson & Orme, Distributere
Dayton
Barnard Motor Car Company
34Th St. Bw
Talsphone N
Studebaker and Flanders Carcer Auto & Supply
Buick Motom CO
Connecticut Ave
Ned Ford
Miller Bros
14Th St
Rauch & Lang Electrics
Imperial Motor CO
Ave
Aia
Hindaee
Meridian Sales Co
John A. Lutz
St. Ow
Cadillac
Cook & Stoddard Co
H St. N. W
Selden
M. T. Pollock
Chalmers
America
Howard Cofta
H. B. Leary, SR
Fourteenth St
W. Matheson Oakiland
Everitt
Columbus Electric Pope
Hartford
the Pope Auto CO
Peerless Hupmobile Zell Motor Car CO
Clifford
Marine Barracks
Clarke
Riggs House
Gettiaburg
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