Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-31
thronged by large crowd at each tourna-
ment.
Cricket.

Cricket.
Early in July through the efforts of Mr..
A. w. Cherrington and other English gen.
tlemen resident in Washington, the Wash
ington Cricket Club was organized with
about thirty members. Cricket was played
in this city during the war, but few of the
present generation in this city have seen
this game played. The local eleven played
a match with the Gainesville Country
Club near Baltimore. and although badly
defeated, were much gratified at the show
ing they made. This was the only match
with another club, but practice was con-
tinued regularly three times a week at
grounds located on 18th street and Column
bia road. Expet tations Of a very success
full season during the coming year are
held.
Last winters season in bowling closed
February 10. There were five teams In the
league, the standing at the end of the season
being as follows: Carroll Institute Column
ha Athletic Club. Washington Athletic Club,
Young Mems Catholic Club and Buena Vista
Club Some excellent games were rolled
and some very good individual scores We're
made The sport was resumed in the fall
as soon as cool weather and the short day
light drove athletes from outdoor sports
Greater interest has been awakened in the
trophy.
Polo matches have been enjoyed by teams
from Fort Myer and Chevy Chase They
have been but semi-publlc affairs and no
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the sport, which requires such excellent
horsemanship and such thoroughly trained
ponies that long practice IS required. Not
withstanding the close of the season, prac-
tee is kept up at Fort Myer and great
things are expected in the spring.
There are several good croquet grounds in
the city and these were occupied every
evening during the year when the weather
would permit. The clubs are fourshng.
havirg passed through most successful
season. and are making preparations for the
ext years play. One District tournament
was held, beginning September %. There
were a number OF entries of players who are
FAMOUS all over the country and interest in
the games ran high. The most notable fea-
ture was the playing of Mr.. w. H. Wahly,
who won with clean record of eight games
iefeatfng eX-Champfon OF the United States
George w. Johnson, one of the cleverest
players or the country. BY winning this
Mr. Wahly is entitled TO place in the first
class of the natonal association.
bicycling.
During the year the bicycle grew rapidly
in popularity, and the number of cyclists
doubled, until now the estimated popula-
ton of riders is placed at $1,000. The
greatest increase was among the ladies'
The general public was treated to more
racing events than in any previous year.
There were two track events, held by the
Columbia Athletic Club and Washington
Road Club, three twenty-mile road races
held by the WASHINGTON Road Club, Dupont
Cycle Club and Sterling agency, and two
club road races held by the Affair Cycle
Club and the Colombia Cycle Club Fred.
5 ms made a class b record of 2.1S on
May 30, and Fred. Schade a record in class
A of 90 % on October 10, bo,h exhibition
miles: c. L. Wood won the District cham
pionshp on May 30. Thanksgiving day
T. n. Mudd, jr., lowered the twenty-mile
road record six seconds to $500. Several
attempts We're also made to lower the
Baltimore-Washington record.