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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1909

Page

17

Women's national golf championship qualifier results at Merion

Miss Campbell led the field with 87 in the 18 hole qualifying round as 70 entrants competed at the Wake of the Morton Cricket Club Haverford. The event featured many strong players from Baltimore to Washington with Dorothy Campbell among the leading British entries and notable performances across the field.

Mary McCain Ormedy McCammon Chevy Chase Miss Campbell Philadelphia Morton Cricket Club Haverford Dorothy Campbell Caley Magaret Yettippa

Mexican racing set under US officials at Juarez track

Prominent United States officials take charge as Juarez, Mexico prepares a 90 day inaugural meeting starting December 1. Alberto Terrazas leads the Juarez Jockey Club, backed by his famous Terrazas family. Key figures include Mars Cassidy as starter, Lyman H Davis as racing secretary, J L Hall as paddock and patrol judge, M J Winn as general manager, and Harry Stevens supplying catering. Juarez track spans a mile and an eighth with a five furlong straight. A special $700 rate covers six-horse carloads from nearby tracks with six attendants per car.

United States Alberto Terrazas Jockey Club Juarez Republic of Mexico Terrazas Luis Terrazas Bates Chihuahua Mexico Mars Cassidy America Lyman H Davis Churchill Downs Empire City Racing Association J L. Hall Jockey Club Aines M J. Winn City Park Racing Association of New Ferieans Harry Stevens Saratoga Racing Association Twaren New York

Kentucky Futurity Preview at Lexington Trotting Meet

Kentucky Futurity heats begin with Kenturks Trotting Horse Association events opening tomorrow. Weather and track conditions loom as contenders such as Captain Ushid and Cinders Maas Mall prepare for the 08 class with purses around 4400 dollars. The field features multiple mares and colts including Mace Miling, Virginia Captein George, and Jim 4s, racing for titles and prizes.

Kenturks Tomor- Hoety Ceath Tor Etme Ushid Hoe Maas Marine Virgina George Ber UD Tautey Lates Jim Pat Maines Anna Barry Hadetont Nutiner Suuughreiny Flora

Gregory's Final Reply Over Boat Race Challenge

Wistington October 4 letter from A B Gregory urges a public race with Mr Pickford on the river to settle class and boat type disputes. He proposes two boats start together with the loser paying, and notes desire to avoid press confrontation while seeking formal race arrangements.

Ifim Con American Powerboat Association Mir Pickford Gregory Wistington

Redfern Granted Jockey License for Upcoming Rides

Jockey Redfern receives approval from the steward board to ride at upcoming meets. Arthur Reutern is listed as the trainer or associated rider, with notes on planned participation in events. The license confirms authorization for specified steeplechase or flat races.

Doyle Brothers Defeat Gordon and Dels in Tennis Doubles

The Doyle brothers won the District of Columbia tennis doubles title by defeating Spencer Gordon and Homer Dels in three straight sets 6-0 7-6 7-5 at the Twenty first annual District championship held at the Bachelors' Club. Large crowd attended. Ralph W. Hills praised the tournament's smooth conduct as Graves beat Tolman in a four set consolation match.

Doyle Brothers Doyle Drotn- Jers Dela Gordon Gordon-Dets Dels Doyles Dets Rieseure Ge Graves Tolman Doyle WF Doyle Grates

Badgers Defeated by Keio in Fourth Game of Series

The University of Wisconsin baseball team lost to Keio University 6 to 4 in the fourth game of the series. Keio won three of the four games as Japanese players reached base and Wisconsin committed six errors.

Tokyo University of Wisconsin Chanea Ue Keio University Keio

Gossip for gridiron fans at George Washington University

George Washington University held a hard scrimmage to prepare for Western Maryland following a week of intense practice. Hart Alston and Brooks starred in scoring while Thrall Crafts and Hills joined backfield drills as managers and new players weigh positions for a Saturday tilt.

George Washington Weaters Maryland Saturda Dougherty Hart Alston Jack Brooks Crafts Vflid Sheridan White Bates Massachusetts Agricultural College Bil Thrall Fowler Summers Western Maryland Washington Publc George Washington University Hamlin Utah Ronking

Georgetown Eager Squad Hopes for Southern Title Run

Cunnif appears ready for swift play after a week’s illness as Georgetown squads drill through a light session. Newman praises the team’s charged work while noting minor injuries from Saturday’s Gallaudet contest. Conde Pallen declares health improved and may rejoin soon as the Hoyas eye a strong schedule and title challenge.

Cunnif Georgetown Gareity Unemen Georgetown Conde Pallen

Georgetown Prep Faces Holy Name Society in 4 PM Tilt

Georgetown Prep schedules a 4 PM game against Holy Name Society on the prep field. Capt Kerwin remains sidelined with a serious injury, forcing a reshuffle with Maher at fullback and Danill and Mathison likely sharing quarterback duties.

G. U Georgetown Holy Name Society Kerwin Trickle Maher Will Gil Miller Danill Mathison

Middies Open Practice Under Signals at Annapode

The Midshipmen began their football season with St Johns, conducting light drills and signal work. The squad split into four groups led by coaches, with Byrd and Cates directing, and Wilson and Byrd among the most promising quarterbacks. Richardson, last year’s fullback, stayed at tackle and ran multiple plays.

Washington Annapode Mid Midshipmen St Johns Berrien Cates Byrd Wilson Richardson

Cornell backs drilled in formations at Ithaca practice

Cornell coaches spent over an hour drilling all backs in formation to speed up interference and quick plays. The varsity squad stretched to the end of the drill, with Legrand Simpson joining the lineup after two years as a freshman fullback and crew focus.

Cornell Ithaca Legrand Simson

Training Table for Harvard Football Opens Roster List

Special to The Washington Post from Cambridge dated Oct 4. Harvard football began training with seventeen men listed positions including Brown Houston ends. Dunlap Fisher 2nd Wea guards. O Flaherty Galstil center. Corbett Frothingham H Leste Long Minot P Smith backs. Corbett has a twisted leg but expected back soon. more players may join as progress shows.

Washington Post Cambridge Mass Harvard Brown Houston Fish Forster McKay Dunlap Fisher Weaguards F Withington O'Flaherty Galstil Corbett Frothingham Leste Long Minot P Smith

The Newlyweds and Their The Only Law at the Columbia

The Columbia Theater staged The Newlyweds and Their The Only Law with Aaron Hofman Paul Weat and a large cast. The second act included Via Wireless at the National with a hurricane scene on an ocean liner that held sustained suspense and a thrilling rescue.

Belaxco Vis Wireless Columbia George McManus Anwin Abbey Napoleon Newtrwall Wantworth Worden Wea Jn New National Durant Wireivas Joseph Kyatman Keane Misa Muriel Starr Frances Durant Joan Sampong Edgar Robbins Georgia Mendrum Frank Monroe Cuave Mr Willie

Palm Beach Burlesque Delights Gayety Audience

The Gayety audience last night enjoyed Palm Beach burlesque by a troupe led by Jack Singer. George Armstrong as The Happy Chap wowed with parodies and earned frequent encores. The Courtnay sisters, Salyaris via acrobatics, Kennedy and Barton provided natural humor, while Ted Behman and Mole Williams drew praise for notable performances.

Sfarce Palm Beach Te 'Gayety Jack Singer George Armstrong Ag Mr Armstrong Courtnay Courtnay Sisters Re ‘Telvad Siag Salyarigis William Kennedy Joe Bar‘ton Mole Williama Fa Ted Behman Snow

Stuart Chosen Captain by Georgetown Athletic Association

Tom Stuart unanimously elected captain of Georgetown University football for the coming season at a meeting of the Georgetown University Athletic Association. The senior star gained fame in 1907 with spectacular plays in the Virginia game and was noted as a top quarterback in prep schools. Elwart is a senior and urged the baseball team in the last season.

Georgetown University Athletic Association Tom Stuart Georgetown University Virginia Georgetown Stuart Troy Empire State Elwart

Fragmented list of pennant leagues and places

A garbled OCR list shows many baseball leagues and places such as American Association Louisville Detroit Arkannen League, Blue Grass Winchester Burlington, Central League Wheeling and others across regions. The fragment references various state and regional leagues including New England New York State League and Western Canadian.

Louisville Detroit Winchester Greensboro Burlington Wheeling Athler Seattle Lancaster Western Association Western Canadian Medician Hat Western Caroling Weyoteville Western Laague Wes Malins Wiscemeinlinois Medians Virgin League Roanoke

Virginia Military Institute Beats Roanoke 40 to 0 in Opening Game

Virginia Military Institute dominates Roanoke with a strong defense and three rushing touchdowns by Mondy and Gadrey. Roanoke’s offense struggles, failing to reach the end zone in the first half as Virgina Military Institute secures a 40 point victory on home soil.

Spedal Washington Post Lexington Virginia Military Institute Roanoke Virginia Military Insttute Mosely Taliaferro Pongue Virgina Military Institute Jackson Iineup von Paaltfone Roanoke Young Sehertte Tallaferra Bandera Fatlanica Landes Nails Marker Baehiot Center Bhenk Foglisn Ro Oael Webster le Aylor Kgneolving Au Kellar Mosely Bentley Sackenon Gaffrey le Anerson Pongne Price Mondy Gadrey Young Gosls Young Rabrec Dove Vom Mr Pipes Washingwn Lee Ting

Pittsburg Athletes Shine in National AAU Meet at Madison Square Garden

The national amateur athletic union track championships opened at Madison Square Garden with twelve events completed. Teams from New England, the South Atlantic, and Canada were represented as Pittsburgh Athletic Association debuted strong, led by standout performances from Ralph Roves and Mike Driscolt among others. The Irish Americans and New York clubs also posted high marks as the program continues tomorrow.

Washington New York Amateur Athetic Union Madison Square Garden New England Moldie Atlantic Aguth Pittsburg Athletic Association Philadelphia Mike Drissel Yonkers Sullivan Wilow England Dail Michigan Ralph Roves Tush American Athletic Club New York Athletic Club Wis Wales LD Dorland Hayes St Gregory Driecolt Mercury AG Yonver JP Sullivan A&c Pittsburg Sandie Vrond Rey Martin J Sheridan Tom Sart Giking Sewvor Bromstow Kenyo MF Porter TE Erickson

World Series at Columbia Theater Draws Washington Fans

Washington fans can watch all World Series games between Tittaburg and the Detroit s via the Hordler Electric Baseball Game Reproducer at the Columbia Theater. The stage hosts matinee showings with games reproduced on a board, while select days move to other venues in the area.

Tittaburg Washington Flang Alantic City Waystown Mitton Dollar Pier Columbia Theater Pittsburg Acatin Columbia Aimer G Street Ninth Northwest Calurola

Teenager dies from football injuries at Shamokin game

Robert Wiling, 10n, Pottsville High School halfback, lay dying in a Pottsville hospital after injuries from a clash with Shamokin High School. He suffered a kick to the abdomen in the second half, had his appendix removed, and an unidentified rupture was found. Murphy treatment kept him alive as doctors raced to save him. His parents, Dr and Mrs Milngton of Vermont, were summoned.

Pottsville Pa Robert Wiling Pottsville Shamokin High School Shamokin Potteviie Murphy Milngton Vermont

Strikes and Spares Open Departmental League Season

Exchampion Intennre and Treasury quint last year launched the eighth season on Palace alleys. Large turnout supported Lavictor and Imerfora as Treasury edged interiors in two of three games. Harwood led Treasury with 212 while Lemmon topped Interiors at 190 as scores showed pins splitting on new setups.

Exchampion Treasury Quint Lavictor Imerlora Downin Harwood Treasury Charley Lemmon Max Laagle Shep Velbert Carine Sidriey Treasury Interior Cape Lemmon Lewin Carter Det MeLesn

Punts and Passes From Carlisle to Yale Grid Notes

Football season gossip highlights Carlisle Indians star Frank Cayou assisting Washington University coach Lena Warner and Navy’s attack focus contrasted with prior years. Harvard and Princeton relations cooled after 1889, Yale advised on captains, and Brown’s Don Pryor coached Hamilton College as teams prep for near term games with padded gear debates and stadium seating changes.

Harvard Princeton Jarvis Feld Ware Tigers Cambridge

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