Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Washington Post in Washington, Washington Dc

We have 1,636,616 pages in Washington Dc

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Oct 26, 1921

Page

10

Cornwell Edges De Farges In Nineteen Holes

In the District women’s golf championship at Columbia Country club, Mrs H King Cornwell defeated Mrs J R De Farges 1 up after nineteen holes in a tight round. Other results: Mrs T C Kinkaid beat Mrs B Warner 5 and 4, Mrs J W Rankin beat Mrs Hyatt 3 and 2, and top entrants prepare for Friday’s final amid a large fan turnout.

Columbia Country Club H. King Cornwell J. R. DeFarges Gar T. C. Kinkaid CG Ho Warner J W. Rankin Bannockburn Hyatt Kinkaid Rankin

Leitch Sisters Lose On Baltusrol Links

New York reports Misa Marion Hollins and Mrs. W A Gavin defeat Misa Cecil Leitch and Edith Leitch by one hole in a four ball foursome at Baltusrol Golf Club New Jersey. The Americans led four up at the turn but the British pair forced the eighteenth before losing.

New York Get Misa Marion Hollins W. A. Gavin Metropolitan Misa Cecil Leitch Edith Baltusrek N. J.) Gelt Club

Penn State prep for Georgia Tech clash after Harvard game

Penn State drills intensively for the upcoming intersectional clash with Georgia Tech at the Polo Grounds in New York. Madera is out for the season with a broken leg while Hess is sidelined at least two weeks with a sprained ankle. Captain Snell may travel but cannot play. Knabb solidifies fullback prospects. Lightner and Wilson shine at halfback, boosting hopes of a strong performance.

State College Harvard Penn State Madera Hess Georgia Tech Polo Grounds New York Bezdek Crimson Les Lightner Wilson Rutgers Atlanta Golden Tornado Exéndine Alexander Hilltoppers Billy Kenyon Holy Cross

Open Play for President's Cup at Chevy Chase Club

The first round of eighteen hole match play for the President's Cup takes place today at Chevy Chase club. Players begin before 11 p.m. with pairings listed, semifinals and final set for next Saturday.

Chevy Chase Club A. G Lott Ys Lawrence Heap J. H. Goreva W. E. Pearson L. FT Bi Johnson J W. Chilidress Reeve Lewis R W McNeely R H W. Baker J T. Cassell A H H. Warner

Smart Move of Eli Management

New York reports Yale’s football game with West Point drew 75 000 spectators and over 200 000 in gate money. The event attracted many first time attendees including New Haven visitors who witnessed the cadet drill and thrilling contest, boosting support for Tad Jones and Yale football.

New York West Point New Haven Yale New England Yale Army Tad Jones

Richmond Athletic club faces Washington eleven in exhibition

Joe Silverstein, former Washington and Lee fullback, stars for Richmond alongside Turner Bethel in an exhibition of drop kicks punting and broken field running. The Southern squad adds Carter Smith Oakes Bailey Williams Knapp Coghill Miller Stigger Winchester. Ost 25 Winchester High beats Waynesboro 241 in Cumberland Valley league opener.

Richmond Athletic Club Jack Hegarty Washington Eleven Joe Silverstein Washington and Lee Richmond Generals Turner Bethel Carter Smith Oakes Bailey Williams Knapp Coghill Miller Stigger Winchester Winchester High School Waynesboro Cumberland Valley Athletic League

Clubmates to Act as Barretts Pallbearers

Detroit mourns James E. Barrett known as Jimmy Barrett an American League outfielder who died suddenly in his office from apoplexy. His formerDiamond teammates will bear his casket though pallbearers have not yet been chosen and a funeral date has not been set.

Detroit Mich James E Jimmy) Barrett Goos Barrett

Extra-Hole Match Delights Columbia Club Championship Field

Twenty four golfers from three divisions gathered for the Columbia Country Club championship first round in an eighteen hole format. In the top division Guy Standifer edged M B Stevenson in a 21 hole affair after Stevenson led 4 up on the fifteenth. both posted 78 medal scores for the first eighteen. Second division saw H King Cornwell narrowly defeat Ralph Barnard 8 and 6 as all matches favored favorites. In the third division F B Gibson easily defeated H L West after a near even finish between Orville Brown and J W Beller, with Brown winning 1 up. Tomorrow exposes round two with pairings announced for each division.

T W Brahany Columbia ED G. Cunningham Bannockburn T GC. Kinkaid Chevy Chase HB. Warner C L. Frailey Genevieve B Wimsatt W B Wimsatt Fleming Mewbold H. King Cornwell J HR DeFarges Cedlic McCallum Tom Moore Washington Q. Ceneron Marshall Bullitt J W.renkin Frank Hiyat Brahany Kincaid Fraley Winentt Cornwell Hyatt J Thilman Hendrick L A Frothingher Mise Katherine Savage George Richens McArthur O A Slater V_ Wheeler HT Shannon Elinor Wheeler Slater Shannon Tach Rand Frothingham Richards Elight Columbia Country Club Guy M. Standifer M. 3B Stevenson Standifer Standfer H. King Senewell Ralph P. Barnard F. B Gibson H L. West Orville Brown J.W. Beller Tynan A S Mattingly W W Smith A R MacKenzie George Samen DK Jackson Guy M Standifer M DB Stevenson King Cornwall Halph P Barnard Leighton S. BH Kent P. Waggaman F Om" Shepherd Herman Stabler H.C Hobinson Sherman Ford Dr CL. Bliss Orville Crown F W Geller Maj S M Walwaley Wo ‘Treadway FB. Gibson HK Weal Ynon Ys Snuth James Ye Standifer Waggaman Ve Stabler Ford Crown Walmsley Gideon

Norris Booting Drill At Naval Academy Practice

Annapolis Md Oct 25 two regular backfield men Hamilton and Barchet shared duties behind a line of Conroy Koehler Cruine and Norris The last plebe back Norris drew fan interest as the second team ends held him in check yet he had several moderate runs and punted well The reguar unit was sharp and a late scrimmage under artificial lights drew large midshipmen crowds.

Annapolis Naval Academy Hamilton Barchet Conroy Koehler Cruine Norris Cullen Hughes Durgin Navy Parr

Bucknell to Begin Prep for Catholic U Game

Bucknell University football practice is paused until Wednesday after a hard stretch since September. Coach Reynolds aims to ease training to allow cripples to recover for the Navy game on November 5 while starting preparations for the Catholic University tilt. Junior High meets Central’s 135-pound squad at Potomac Park at 3 15 this afternoon. Linwoorths seek games with teams averaging 110 pounds. contact Gordon Jack in Columbia.

Lewisburg Bucknell ,University Peekeeneee Reynolds Catholic University Navy Central Potomac Park Linworths Linwoorths Gordon Jack Columbia

Eastern High school overwhelms Business in 12 first downs to 5

Eastern High school beat Business 12 first downs to 5 and 0 on the scoreboard, using straight off tackle and end plays. Prender led the backfield with Weissell and Allen sharing the load, while Lehnert and O D ea starred on defense. The game featured multiple punts and interceptions as Eastern held a consistent upper hand throughout.

Arthur Prender Eastern Business Western Kelly Capt Prender Ernie Weissell Jimmy Allen Oscar Lehnert O'Dea Allen Prender Weistell Mastern Alien Barrett Cosby Lenhert Sprague Myers du Fief O’dea Clark Hastern Bangs Haastern Day Cardwell Moran Business Lehnert É Eas Cooperman Motyka Lie Nevinster Newman Barrett Allen Clark Weiltzell Sprague Eastern Ady Weitzeil Business Cankler Neviaser Weitzell Barratt Greer Catholene Ur Patton Colorado Robbins Mercerberg

Exendine and Quigley May Officiate at Central Tech Game

At Central High a meeting of the faculty athletic advisers reviewed a proposed officials pair for the scholastic clash between Central and Tech. Albert Exendine of Georgetown and BU Quigley of George Washington were practically chosen to work the game, though no final decision was made.

Central Tech Albert Exendine Georgetown BU Quigley George Washington Wil Central High School Bixendine Quigley

Woods Defeats Jerome Keogh In High-Scoring Opener

In Philadelphia on October 25 Arthur Woods of Minneapolis beat Jerome Keogh of Rochester NC 125 to 83 in 22 innings. Walter Franklin of Kansas City defeated William F. De Langh of Philadelphia 125 to 40 in 20 innings with high runs of 30 and 10 respectively. James Maturo of New York defeated Michael Kovach of Trenton NJ 125 to 46 in 38 innings with runs of 20 and 22. Matches featured three scratches each.

Philadelphia Arthur Woods Minneapolis Jaroma Keogh Rochester N. C Woods Keogh Walter Franklin Kansas City William F. de Langh Franklin de Langh James Matura New York Michael Kovach Trenton Maturo Kovach

Bat Masterson Dies At His Desk In New York

New York Oct 25 Bat Masterson former sheriff in the Southwest and longtime Sporting editor of the Morning Telegraph died of heart disease at his desk He was 66 Born in Fairfield Iowa he moved with parents to Wichita Kansas at 14 and soon hunted buffalo He fought Indian wars including Red River and was wounded He later served as Dodge City sheriff then Trinidad marshal and Tombstone Denver and Chicago before moving to New York where he became a noted sports writer

New York I. B Bat”) Masterson Southwest Morning Telegraph Masterson Fairfield Wichita Kans Baldwin Red River Dodge City Trinidad Colo Tombstone Ariz Denver Chicago

Winter Powerboat Races Set to Start February 11

The American Powerboat Association announced the annual winter racing season off the Florida coast will open February 11 and run about four weeks. Events include cruiser distance races from Miami to Palm Beach and Miami to Havana, Cuba, plus speedboat races for the Fisher and Wood-Fisher cups.

New York American Powerboat Association Florida Miami Palm Beach Havana Cuba

Caldwell Released by Cleveland Tribe

Cleveland Ohio October 25 Ray Caldwell longtime pitcher for the Cleveland American League club since 1919 was given his unconditional release today Manager Speaker said he intends to reorganize his pitching staff for 1922.

Cleveland Ohio Ray Caldwell Speaker

Army Navy game tickets doubled in price at Polo Grounds

New York reports reserved grandstand seats for the Army Navy football game on November 26 at the Polo Grounds now cost $6 including tax, with private boxes at $100. Tickets must be secured via West Point or Annapolis. Giants offices handle box sales. Analysts estimate about 350000 gross from 46000 grandstand tickets and 1200 boxes, surpassing Yale Princeton revenue by over 125000.

New York Army-Navy Polo Grounds West Point Annapolis Giants West Forty-fourth Street Bgnts Army and Navy New York National League

Paddock notes prepare for Havana winter run by Ross stable

Laurel Maryland reports trainer Henry McDaniel will take a stable of twelve to Havana for the winter marking the Canadian sportsman’s first winter campaign. Other stables ship to Pimlico and Gravesend while claims announced include J D Barthmolomew for Summer Sigh and C Koehler acquiring Vibrate. Jockey J Williams signs with L T Bauer for fall and New Orleans meets. Racing results list multiple maidens and feature events at Lexington and Maple Heights with numerous winners and margins. Independent A C seeks 145-150 pound class opponents. contact manager Edward M Reidy.

Laurel Henry McDaniel J. K. L. Ross Havana J D. Barthmolomew C. Koehler Quincy Gravesend EB Utterback

GU STARS Ready To Face Hatchettites In Big Clash

Georgetown and George Washington prepare for a pivotal matchup at American League park as Exendine aims to match full strength after injuries. Billy Kenyon leads Eastern scoring while Hatchetties train hard and Quigley drills defense and new plays ahead of the weekend showdown.

Jack Flavin Bill Goggin Joe O'Connell Georgetown Holy Cross Worcester Exendine George Washings American League Park Gray Harvard Gagnon Purple Walter Camp Florence and O'Connell Simendinger George Washington Bill Quigley Drexel George Washington Gridiron Warriors Hatchetiies Quigley Hilltoppers Hatchetties

Babe Ruth's Right Hand Operated For Infection

New York reports Babe Ruth, recovering from a barnstorming tour, underwent surgery for an infected right hand. The famed Yankees slugger, sidelined by an infection near his left eyebrow during the World Series, was treated after swelling from an insect bite required lancing by a surgeon.

New York Paper Ruth Yankees Ebbow

Gonzaga and St John Meet in District Prep Title Clash

The Gonzaga High School machine faces St John’s College in a pivotal District prep gridiron clash at American League park. Coach Jack Sullivan leads Gonzaga while Eddie Sutton directs St John’s. Referees include Paul Cahill, with Griffith Park hosting a no admission ticket game at 3:30 pm.

American League Park St. John’s College Gonzaga High Jack Sullivan Gonzaga Eddie Sutton George Washington St. John’s Crimson North Capitol Street Paul Cahill Eastern High Fame Tacks Hardell Lehigh B Towers Eastern Hugh Griffith

Virginia Preps for Princeton in Palmer Stadium clash

Charlottesville Virginia October 25 interest grows as Princeton and Virginia prepare for a key game at Palmer Stadium next Saturday. Virginia backers tout a strong aerial attack and experienced line while Princeton counters with a robust line and fast backs.

Charlottesville Princeton University of Virginia Palmer Stadium Virginia Orange Black Chicago Tigers

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Cornwell Mrs. Defarges Leitch Baltusrol Peerless AC Athletic George A. Simpson Fifth Street Tom Emawyon Quint Emanon Emanon Quint A L Berres New Hampshire Avenue Northy Est ELI Management Winchester High Bucknell Catholic U Guyon PUNCH Weittell Allen Myers Pasl Jerome Keogh Bat” Masterson Caldwell Cleveland Tribe WESY _ ‘MEN’S WEAR Sidney West, Inc Song League Veterans Bureau Urba Lafayette Hayes Flester Cs Warrner Inge Harsh BL Roberts Sanford George Brown McKenzie Vose Armiger Boost Wolstein Parker Lavy Steinburg Bura Honaving and Onver Lewis Liberty Loan Surface Speer Wingfield Powell Eibhey Entalpha Potala Jacobsen Allison Nelan Bumphries Woodward & Lothrop Snyder & Saris Kluge Matthias Grasso Hooks Johnson Pieattten Sam Ring Lutton Bui Lon Mack von Doyle Ake Gott Jie Mearthy Darnell Fein Redmond Whitford Waldelich Pridiey Bradakaw Riad I Eftals Ea. Gaboon Graber, Nee Warren Anendale Steare Technifeal Ert Boyd W.clouser Bennon Greentiels O'Prien Christenson Ea Ees Taon Slater Weuee Wi Cates Noel Norfleet Brady Wee Boorman Bse Crane Tit Newitt Srs Lea Finn Gheen Becker M. H. Bellean Silverberg Ee Naan Walpe Levy Esa Weinhers Iene Dugarent Fom Busker Bernstein Fackron Selgel Paddock Lexington Scobie Prancis Garner Miss Dorn Gazette Grace Minard Penwell Southern Gentlemen Porusgat Ringase Fan Bon Pields Joh Hosher Deshmond Virginian Poole Lark Bonero ‘Blue Danny Lady Lonhere Ambush Lord Allen Rock Minister Casey Stonewall Sophie Fair Orient McDermott Amanda Jack Straw Harvest King Bond Uncle Sonny Kederia Cap Rock Hoob Lom Jr Tacobs Harry Burgoyne LI Duggan Sabretash Babylonia Lady Ione Norma Sweet Patutre Diamond Dale Fate Black Top Bogenski Finge Gordon Kate W J Murray Toreador Siso Maulsby Boganski Armstrong San Diego Masden Liberator Cuvaler Ciculate Roganski Financial Rooster Hotta Tom Goose Jazz Ned Mileybright Dr Shafer Altemaha Barborg Bator Tom Brooks Huntamer Bebo Monomay A. C Edward M Reidy New York Avenue Northwest Wash. Salvage Co AL St. N GU Stars Babe Ruth ST. John Empire City Rose Hill Fator Chewink McAtee Rabin Thimble Sagacity Mie Star Court Kummer Solid Rock Babin Joe Joe Sterling Challenger Canso Henrie Mandalay Ernest A Winnecome Wedgewood War Machine Pourth Raoge Georgia Hast View Lot Knight of the Heather Pence Sea Cove Diomedes Turner Antoinette Lady Fimmeline Ponce Pirate McGee Wynnewood Herbert Bixth Northcliffe Sanda Don Holling Witzgibbons Trajmus Rebuke Silverton Tangerine Execution Hot Spur N. Hess’ Sons Pa. Ave
Search Courier

Search the Washington Post Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Washington Post?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication