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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 05, 1909

Page

47

Women’s National Golf Championship Qualifying at Merion

Miss Campbell led after a tough 18 holes at the Wake of Morton Cricket Club Haverford course with an 87. Local players Miss Mary McCain and Mrs. Ormedy McCammon from Chevy Chase posted 102 and 104 in a competitive qualifying round amid variable conditions as Dorothy Campbell and Margaret Curtin posted strong scores in a crowded field.

Mary McCain Ormedy McCammon Chevy Chase Miss Campbell Philadelphia Morton Cricket Club Haverford Dorothy Campbell Caley Magaret Yettippa Rry Campuen Wik Ntemai Dun Mesame Minniranley Noone Yooahs Kemi Barlow Merlon Praed Triia Mis Rla Ponlewoud Atingdon Valley Mager Dorothy Dewise Aland Wire Stary Dame Wallaston Jdi Wta de Philad Inevanty Aiea Tish JO Nise Sraneee T AL Ss Metallim Mos Mary Aucuin Nabttt Charles Bristinulh Wilmington Ote Welly Ormaby Chase Price Morgan Baltasret Mas Foote Etking Oakmant Elesnor Mira Howard Street James Akerayd Spurling Horehurst Alexandar Pytqdelphia Merion Ion Merion Miles Huntingdon Valley Oakmont John Smith Ome Philp Wolf Waller FU Belknap Kamnstad

Prominent US Officials Set for Juarez Mexico Race Meet

United States officials lead Juarez inaugural racing meet opening December 1. Alberto Terrazas heads the Juarez Jockey Club, son of Gen Luis Terrazas famed landholder with 10,000,000 acres. Mars Cassidy starts, Lyman H Davis and J L Hall hold key roles, with M J Winn and Harry Stevens among others. Juarez track spans a mile and an eighth with a five furlong shoot, special rail transport arranged from New York area.

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 Amid Weather and Track Conditions

The Kentucky Futurity opens with trotting heats as the Kentucky Trotting Horse Association plans a Fall program. Entries include Captain Ushid, Mace Miling, Cinders Maas Mall, and Cure uane rt ky kati ty A your Ide teeters. Weather may affect track, with several horses listed for the 08 class and a $4 400 purse.

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 to Pickford race challenge

In a tense exchange, A H Gregory of Winston discusses boat class eligibility and race conditions with Mr Pickford. He proposes a head to head race on a single course with boats of similar type, suggesting the loser pays and urging a meeting to finalize terms. October 4, Winston.

Ifim Con American Powerboat Association Mir Pickford Representatise Qtralls Gregory Wistington

Redfern Granted Jockey License Amid Ride Plans

The jockey club stewards approve Arthur Reutern for riding duties. He is listed to ride in upcoming races as his license is issued, with plans to participate on the Jean Tack track in October.

Doyle Brothers Win Easy Tennis Doubles Title in District Championship

The Doyle brothers defeated Spencer Gordon and Homer Dels in straight sets to claim the District of Columbia tennis doubles title at the Bachelors' Club. Scores were 6-0, 7-6, 7-5 in a match noted for early Gordon-Dels adjustment and Doyle teamwork. The event closed the twenty first annual district tournament with a large crowd applauding. Ralph W. Hills lauded the tournament's smooth conduct.

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

Badgers Fall To Keio In Fourth Baseball Game

The University of Wisconsin baseball team lost to Keio University nine in the fourth game of the series, three of which have been won by the Japanese. Keio won 6 to 4 as one run decided the outcome and eight Japanese reached first base amid six Wisconsin errors.

Tokyo University of Wisconsin Chanea Ue Keio University Keio

G W U drills hard in scrimmage ahead of Western Maryland clash

George Washington University held a hard controlled scrimmage as coach Dougherty shuffled units. Hart, Alston, and Thrall showcased speed with several touchdowns against the second team. Brooks sat out with a strained back, while Hills and Sheridan added pace. Rumors point to Thrall and Crafts in the backfield next Saturday. Hamlin from Utah emerging as a top end prospect. Secret Princeton practice noted with slow scrimmage and Balley’s punt work. Yale, Cornell, and Syracuse updates recount center and guard concerns, with coach Jones eyeing Colgate.

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 Princeton Weabington Princeton NJ Frincason Cuythps University Field Christie Ballon Cunningham Ballea Yale Weohington New Haven Howard Jones Syracuse Tet Coy Colgate

Georgetown Football Squad Prepares After Setbacks

Cunnif returns to practice for Georgetown after a week-long illness as the squad trains in near peak condition. Coach Gonsh Newman praises defensive and offensive maneuvers while Conde Pallen reports improved health and possible return to play soon. The team eyes a strong run for the Southern football title amid recent injuries and a tough schedule.

Cunnif Georgetown Gareity Unemen Georgetown Conde Pallen

Georgetown Prep Seeks Win Over Holy Name Society

Georgetown Prep schedules a 4 pm clash with Holy Name Society on the prep field. Capt Kerwin remains sidelined with a serious injury while Miller steps in at full back and Cahill and Mathison likely share quarterback duties.

G. U Georgetown Holy Name Society Kerwin

Middies Go Through Signals at Annapode Practice

The Midshipmen began the football season with a Wednesday session against St Johns. Four groups trained under coaches Berrien and Cates Byrd with Wilson and Byrd at quarterback. Richardson, last year’s fullback, remained at tackle and ran several plays.

Washington Annapode Mid Midshipmen St Johns Berrien Cates Byrd Wilson Richardson

Cornell Backfield Drills Improve Varsity Pace in Ithaca

Two Cornell coaches conducted over an hour of drill work on October 4 in Ithaca to speed up interference and quicken play starts. The varsity squad ended the day with gratifying results. Legrand Simpson, a former freshman fullback, joined the squad today after focusing on crew last fall.

Cornell Ithaca Legrand Simson

Harvard Ravalty Football Training Table Opens

Special to The Washington Post Cambridge Mass Oct 4 Training table for the Harvard football squad began yesterday with seventeen men listed by position including Brown and Houston ends Dunlap Fisher and McKay tackles Withington center O Flaherty Galstil quarterbacks Corbett Frothingham H Leste Long Minot and P Smith backs More men will be added as work shows promise Corbett has a twisted leg but is expected to return in a day or so

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 Columbia

The Columbia Theater hosted The Newlyweds and Their The Only Law, a two act musical comedy based on cartoons by George McManus. Aaron Hofman and Paul Weat wrote and a large local cast performed amid lively songs, dance numbers, and a dramatic storm scene aboard an ocean liner, drawing a capacity, enthusiastic audience.

Belaxco Vis Wireless Columbia George McManus Anwin Abbey Napoleon Newtrwall Wantworth Worden Wilson Milner George Bronson Howard Walter N. Lawrence New York Jean Hortense ManAvoy Spider Id Bannister MacAvoy Tta Bannister California Mabel Cameron Walter Greene Forrest Winant Vicenta Mabel ‘Frenyear Mr Greene 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 at Gayety stars Armstrong and Courtneys

Review notes a two act Palm Beach burlesque at the Gayety with George Armstrong as a standout, The Courtnay sisters earning encores, Salyar igis aerial dancers wow the audience, comedians Kennedy and Barton praised, Ted Behnman call a strong snow act, and overall a lively, well received show by Jack Singer’s troupe.

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 Georgetown Captain for Next Season

Tom Stuart was unanimously elected captain of Georgetown University’s football team for the coming season at a meeting of the Georgetown University Athletic Association. He has long been famed in collegiate circles for dazzling runs, including a standout 1907 Virginia game highlight. Stuart previously starred as quarterback at Troy Academy and was regarded among the best in prep schools in the Empire State. Elwart, a senior and baseball team member, spoke at the meeting.

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

Pennants in Many Ball Leagues Across Regions

A fragmented OCR listing outlines pennant sites across multiple leagues and cities including Louisville Detroit Winchester Greensboro Burlington Wheeling Davenport and Rochester. It mentions numerous leagues such as the American Association Central League Eastern leagues and Western associations with scattered city names and regional references.

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 defeats Roanoke 40 to 0 in opener

Virginia Military Institute dominates Roanoke on the home field in the opening game, 40 to 0. VMI shows stout defense while Roanoke struggles offensively though gains late in the second period. Mosely Young Taliaferro and Pongne lead VMI with touchdowns. Mondy Gadrey and Young score for Roanoke.

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

Pittsburgh Athletes Make Earliest Mark at National Amateur Meet

At Madison Square Garden the national amateur athletic union championships opened with twelve events run. Pittsburgh Athletic Association entrants drew attention amid strong East representation from New York, New England, and Canada. Mike Drissel Yonkers won the mile in 3:38. Warr y Giseing led New York AA in 1000-yard run. Dublin and Italian contenders showed depth. Final standings after twelve events had the Tus h American Athletic Club leading with 42 points, New York Athletic Club second with 8.5. tomorrow’s program to complete the meet.

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 Spectacle

Washington fans gain access to all World Series games between the Titmburg and Detroit teams via the Hordler Electric Baseball Game Reproducer. Exhibits at the Columbia theater mirror the action with daily matinees and alternate venue showings around town.

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

Pottsville Teen Dying From Shamokin Football Injury

Robert Wiling a 10n year old Pottsville High School halfback lies critically ill in Pottsville Hospital after a second half collision with Shamokin High School Saturday. He was kicked in the abdomen, underwent emergency surgery to remove his appendix, and doctors reported a ruptured abdominal aorta. He is kept alive by Murphy treatment as his condition deteriorates. His parents, Dr and Mrs Milngton of Vermont, have been summoned.

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

Strikes and Spares Open Departmental League Season

The Interneer and Treasury quint opened the eighth season at Palace alleys with a large crowd cheering Lavictor and the Ime rlora. Harwood led Treasury with 212, and Charley Lemmon topped Interiors at 190 as both teams posted steady but unsettled scores on new pins.

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 Harvard Grid Tales

A compact look at football lineups and coaches across early teams. Carlisle Indians rely on Frankee Joe and kin of Hinkey Dee while Navy emphasizes attack. Frank Cayou aids Lena Warner’s green recruits and coaches Washington University in St Louis. Harvard Princeton relations soured after 1889. last meeting 1896. Don Pryor coaches Hamilton College in Clinton NY. Yale pacing players in fall season.

Frank Cayou Carusie 5 Lena Warner Cayou Ia Washington University St Louis Harvard Princeton Jarvis Feld Ware Tigers Cambridge Don Pryor Enda Brown Hamilton College Clinton Burnoage Tad” Jones

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