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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1905

Page

24

Golfers Battle Wet Links for Chevy Chase Cup Matches

Rain and wind challenge forty plus golfers at Chevy Chase as Dalzell, Brooke, Mattingly, and Harban advance toward semifinals in a day of tight matches. Weather shifts and strong play keep excitement, with Sullivan and Sterrett among notable results and a packed schedule for the afternoon handicap rounds.

Dalzell Brooke Mattingly Lee Harban Sullivan de. Sterrett Chevy Chase Columba Samuel Dalzell Ws&s A S Mattingly Cae le Harban Myr Davilson di Harban George Fatfforty Clapp Carr Dinsvail Talcott Mr. Holden Philadelphia Niayor Sterreth Prentiss Knut David Weaver Mr. Jackson F E Sullivan Beateween J. McBride Sterrett Gordon Harrison Gorman Louis Weaver Danforth Ham Charles Weaver Varadhara Knowles Bannockburn Jackson Varadhare Gray LL. Harban Lafferty Governor's Cup Curtisi H B Davidson Tamplett Laut Hall Ll Weser Cynon Janson Saliva Sverret Lup Ger Ceat Harrison Thompson Alexander A Weaver WeNally LL Weaver Carvel Heath Pettus West Malecll Ghurehill Halewell Veren Johnson Kautiponn Hav Weaser King Krowies Tamplatt Poday

Yale Men Duel In Intercollegiate Golf Final

Two Yale University golfers, Robert Abbott and Ellis Knowles, reach the final 36 hole match for the Intercollegiate Golf Association title. Abbott defeated Percy Gilbert 3 up 2 to play. Knowles beat Mason E. Phelps by 77 to 8 in a brisk semifinal.

Garden City L. L Yale University Intercollegiate Golf Association Connecticut University Robert Abbott Ellis Knowles Abbott Harvard Percy Gilbert Yale Mason E. Phelps New Haven Phelps Howard J. Gee Princeton Knowles-Phelps Knowles

Clapp Captures New England Intercollegiate Golf Title

Howard A. Clapp of Williams defeats Ardo W. Mitchell in a grueling 36 hole final at Wollaston Massachusetts by 1 up to win the New England intercollegiate golf championship amid a heavy northeast rainstorm. Mitchell represents Rock Island Golf Club while Clapp hails from Owasco Country Club Auburn New York.

Mitchell Wollaston Mass Howard A. Clapp Wiliams New England Wollaston Court Ardo W. Mitchell Mr. Clapps Auburn N. Y Rock Island Golf Club Rock Island

Guardsmen at Range Kasemeyer Wins the First

At the National Guard rifle range in Anacostia, a drizzly day did not dampen competition for the third day of the annual fit rifle and revolver meet. Gen Harries long range match was won by Q M Sergt G W Kasemeyer with 62, while Lieut Alderman led the revolver standings at 79 as the field awaits entry decisions. many events pushed toward completion today including the Senatorial and novice revolver contests with top names like Capt Summers, Lieut Magruder, and Private Appleby still contending.

National Guard Anacosti Gen. Harries Q M. Sergt G. W. Kasemeyer B. H. Brian George Cook Alexander Summers W. W. Hopkins Lieut. Alderman Mal Bell Alderman Captcukson Lieut. Davidson Sergi Maj. O'Connell Appleby Lieut Magruder Maj. Harvey United States Private Appleby Lieut Alderman Sorgi Farrow Maj. Warvey Lieut. Farrow Maj Bell Capt. Summers Corp. Bischof Capt. Cookson Lieut. Sullivan Lieut. Hart Lieu Farrow Hven Thia Ameli Davidson Heidenreich Capt Gkinner Markemen Gerstenberg Iserstenberge Sergt. Farrow Sergt Mortis Summers Harrie Heinenreich Maj O Cohnett Cooligan Lieut. Hott

Coughlin May Return to Washington as Morgan Joins Detroit

James E Morgan of Providence, former Georgetown captain, has been awarded to Detroit, paving a path for Bill Coughlin to rejoin Washington. Coughlin, adored by fans, seeks a third base return, with Washington pursuing him as Morgan settles into Detroit. The shift could allow Hunter Hill, Hickman, and others to adjust positions for a stronger lineup ahead of spring activities.

Scranton Coughlin Washington Detroit James E. Morgan Providence Georgetown University Washington Club Hunter Hill St. Louis Browns Hill Bill Coughlin Tigers Ban Johnson Georgetown Jim Morgan Stahl Bhuelsman Nil Hickman Deas Morgan Bill Hughes Kittredge Georgetown College Mr. Moregan New York National Commission Stallings Buffalo Augusta al Bueckenberger Rochester Ed Barrow Toronto Detroit News Coughlin-Morgan Scranton Rhi Cough‘lins Dettroit Jeven Bill

Detroit’s Falling Gate Keeps Tigers in the Red

The piece notes Detroit’s baseball losses last season due to low home attendance. It explains that running costs run about 400 a day, requiring roughly 3,000 fans per home game to break even, and questions Washington owners about sustaining a third-place team and dividend expectations amid such financial strain.

Cought Detroit Washington Popul Courhiis Ermit Chub Washington Fang Tigers

Powers to Quit as Eastern League President

President Powers announced he would not stand for re election at the Eastern League annual meeting. A special meeting is called for October 24 at the Hotel Imperial by six clubs to vote on constitutional amendments changing the annual meeting date and to elect officers if the changes pass.

Washington Post New York P. T. Powers Eastern League Hotel Imperial Powers Walter Wi. Burnham Newark George Stallings H. L. Taylor Buffalo Co. T. Chapin Rochester John Kreitner Montreal John J. Seltz Toronto Edward Hanlon Baltimore League

McGovern targets Nelson bout at 126 pounds weigh-in

New York reports Terry McGovern eyes a six round Philadelphia bout for $10,000 if Battling Nelson meets at 126 pounds. If Nelson declines, McGovern will fight Abs Attell at 126. Nelson shows interest, while Jack McGuigan offers Nelson a $3,500 bonus or 40 percent of gross receipts. Terry heads on tour with a six week road engagement.

New York Terry McGovern Nelson Corbett Denver Terry McGovern Joe Humphreys Philadelphia Humphreys Abs Attell Jack McGuigan Battling Nelson National Athletic Club Bill Nolan

Walsh Outpoints London Opponent in Chelsea Bout

Jimmy Walsh of Newton won a fifteen round decision over Peter Stanley of London at the Douglas Athletic Club Chelsea. Stanley protested the outcome claiming he outpointed Walsh, while Walsh showed better conditioning late. The victory sets up a probable meeting with Frankie Neal of San Francisco, the American featherweight champion.

Peter Stanley Boston Jimmy Walsh Newton London England Douglas Athletic Club Chelsea Stanley Eugens Buckley Walsh Frankie Neil San Francisco

Herman and O'Leary Draw in Milwaukee Bout

Eddie Santry knocked out Johnny Stone in the second round at Milwaukee. Kid Herman of Chicago and Young O'Leary of Milwaukee fought eight rounds to a draw before the Badger Athletic Club. Football results list Sewanee 9 Cumberland 0 and Columbia-South Carolina 18 Birmingham 0 with other scores noted.

Eddie Santry Johnny Stone Milwaukee Kid Herman Chicago Young O’leary Badger Athletic Club Sewanee Tenn University of the South Cumberland University Columbia South Carolina College Bingham Miliary Institute Birmingham Davidson Auburn

Old Point Comfort and Hampton Roads Attract Seasonal Visitors

Foreign warships visit Hampton Roads and Fort Mahroe as Prince Henry of Battenberg’s squadron nears. Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Co offers daily service from Norfolk with 6 30 pm sailing, tickets at the wharf and 705 Fourteenth Street. A guaranteed cure for piles promises refunds if Pazagintment fails in 14 days.

Old Point Comfort Hampton Roads Fort Mahroe United States Old Point Prince Henry of Battenberg Norfolk and Washington Steamboat Company Norfolk Seventh Street Fourteenth Street

Treasury Men Defeat War District in Real Estate League

The Treasury team of the Departmental Bowling League won two of three against the War Department. Bielanski of the War Department had the high score with 201. The District Real Estate League team beat the Lawyers in two of three, Bouscaren scoring 219 in the last game to pace the night.

Treasury Departmental War Department Tbielaski Real Harate Bouscaren Maedeleee Biker Ue Vierbuchen Crampton Gala Bielanki Optos Pion Alimus Wotme Yy Eesee Ees Eeeaee TIO Bal Washington Railway Relief Association Staub Bip Ds Abit

WIFE SLAYER ARRESTED FOR MURDER MISTAKE

Columbia, Oct. 26. Ben Bennett, white, fugitive from Hamp ton County South Carolina, arrested in Macon Georgia while on parole from a life murder sentence. He killed his wife believing she was the sheriff to return him to prison.

Columbia D. C Ben Bennett Hampton County Macon McSweeney South Carolina

Pearls Found in Indiana River Spark an Industry

In Laporte Indiana on October 20 officials report large quantities of valuable pearls found in the Kankakee River. Scores of people flock to the river to hunt the gems as dredges reclaim land and uncover pearls, turning the search into an industry.

Kankakee Laporte Ind Kankakee River

Canadian customs agent charged with defalcation

Montreal October 20 a warrant was issued for the arrest of David Hobbs customs agent for the Canadian Pacific Railway on a defalcation alleged between 40000 and 56000. He is said to have taken a stemmer from New York or Boston for Fingland last Thursday. He had served the company three years.

Montreal Davidt Hobbs Canadian Pacific Railway New York Boston Fingland

Punishers Triumph In Season Opener At Home

In a spirited home debut, the Punishers edged the visitors 92 88 as key players Jones and Smith led with double figures. The crowd roared as forward Lee sealed the win with a late jumper and solid defense downs the stretch.

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