The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-12-13
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The Apollos, of Baltimore, defeated the Nationals,
OF the Estreet rink, In the most exciting and closely
contested game ever played IN this city last Wednes-
day evening, by the score of too First goal was &C.
cured by the Apollos, by Roberts, Of the Nationals,
referee decided foul and under the rules gave the
Batlmoreans a goal. Second was also secured by
Inc SANE team On o wson
pass from House to Wilson, who found an opening
Ia the fort and took advantage of his discovery.
The Nationals, appreciating the fact that the time
limit was expiring, began TO play polo, and on
superb stop and pass by Danforth Bresford made
last goal secured by the Nationals followed in three
minutes by the same two players, who were working
hard for another goal, when the referee, Mr. barry
ramsey OF Baltimore. called the game, as The time
limit had expired. The game was marked by the
excellent playing OF both teams and the absence of
the audience was evenly divided. After The game
MISS Katie Goswcll and Professor Hopkins, OF Baltl-
more, gave an excellent exhibition OF double skating,
which was received by the audience with great ap-
plause.
Washington audiences, as a general rule, are noted
for their impartial conduct, excellent taste and good
that a departure was taken from this rule Wednes.
day evening last by some people who Witnessed the
race at he Nnh.street Rink, especially as nothing
occurred TO cause any expression OF their dlsap-
prevail Manager Grant was OF course not In the
least to blame for the occurrence, and the parties
seemiy Conduct. are Certainly not seconding his his
emorts 70 make Iinkng the most popular form OF
as the courteous manager OF the Elite" may not be
troubled and annoyed by any more exhibitions OF
such an impolite and unjust nature occurred upon
the evening referred to.
Monday evening last Frank q. Howard repeated
by request his excellent exhibition OF burlesque
skating, concluding with his c0ntOriOn work, dur
Ing which he Introduced several new feats OF leg
mana," and succeeded In tying himself into several
knots, which he much to the wonder OF the specta-
tors, undone, without dlslocating any joints or
breaking any bones.
The sericB of races between Uouse Of Baitmore
and rousey, OF this city, ended with the contest at
tue Apollo Rink Baltimore, mentioned In our last
Issues Mr. House being satisfied that he cannot
beat "the boy generously Instructed the judges TO
award the series 10 him, This action gives Tousey
the championship OF Maryland, Baltimore. and
Washington.
The series Of races at Ninth-strcet this week be.
tween lyman, OF Philadelphia, and TOusey, OF this
city, were won by the former, who secured three out
OF the I'VE heats. The best time made was Tynan's
record OF 1924 for two miles, Friday night, which Is
very fast for Bxteen-lap track Tousey was not
far behind however, as he won Thursday evening
In :25 The latter was presented by friends In The
audience with a handsome nOra emblem, Friday
evening, for the pucky manner In which he made
the Philadelphia skate.
Miss Jennie Houphton, the "Queen OF the Rink,
Will appear at the Nnth-street Kink Thursday, Fri
day, and Saturday OF next week. All who wish to
see "the poetry of motion perfectly delIneaed
should drop In during her engagement at the WASH
ington.