Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-09-15
TOURNAMENT CONTINUED
Second Days Play Of the Croquet Elk.
perta
Those Who Won Today Betweez
Showers-Cracl1 Players From
Other Cities Here.

At 1880 this morning the second days
play In the croQuet tournament on the
courts at 18th and P streets and 9th street
and Rhode Island avenue were begun. At
II o'clock heavy shower interfered with
the progress Of the games. but after lunch
1t was possible to continue the tourna-
ment The courts are made almost entirely
Of sand. and the water drained Off very
quickly after the rain stopped falling, so
that by sitting little dry sand in spots
where evidences Of excessive moisture
were noticeable. and by raking and drag
ging the grounds. they were soon in fit
condition for the afternoon games.
On the 18th street courts two games were
concluded this morning, and this afternoon
two more are In progress. All four games
are Between players In the second division.
Th1s morning Coleman Of this city defeated
Dudley Of New London, Conn.,, and Chal-
rant OF Wilmington won from Catln of this
city. The games in progress on the 18th
street courts this afternoon are between
Chalfant and Chase. and Dudley and Johns.
A game that was started yesterday after
noon on the courts at the corner of Rhode
Island avenue and 9th street between Chal-
rant and Johns. and which was adjourned
on account OF darkness, was completed this
morning on the same grounds Mr. Johns
nnally beat out. The contest was an excft-
ing one from start to finish. Buckley of
Philadelphia defeated Bell Of Wilming ton
tnls morning on the Rhode Island avenue
courts.
These were the only two games concluded
on these grounds this morning. What was
expected to prove one of the most inter-
esting contests of the tournament was
started this morning between Duryea the
boy player of Washington, and Strong.
VINO last year won the national champion
ship Of Norwich, Conn., Duryea is. per
haps. the crack player in the Washing
ton clubs, and his skilfu playing has as
tonished many of the older PLAYERS. His
meeting with the ex-champion was much
talked of and a good deal of speculation
was INDUCED in as to the probable result.
The game was not completed at 3 o'clock
to-day. but it is probable that Strong will
defeat his youthful opponent He had a
big lead when the game was adjourned for
lunch.
Another game of interest was started on
the Rhode Island avenue grounds this
afternoon shortly after o'clock between
DR.. Greenway Of New York and Mr.. Holden
of this city. d.. Greenway is said to be
one OF the most expert croquet players In
the country. He arrived in the city last
night Tor the purpose Of participating in
the tournament. Just previous to the ma
t!onal tournament this summer In Nor
witch (Which DR.. Greenway did not attend)
1t Is told Of him that he defeated, thirteen
out of mir eteen games. Earl c. Butler of
Middletown. Conn.,, who won the national
championship at Norwich
One of the closest contests Of the day oc-
CURED between Sisson and Bean of the
Duryea game, was adjourned when the
rain came on, but at that time Sisson was
one wicket ahead of his opponent, who,
however. had the ball so that honors were
about even.
Crack Players.
A number of crack players arrived last
night or are expected this evening. Besides
DIR. Greenway. Mr.. Buckley of Philadelphia
a second division player came in yesterday.
Tonight Mr.. Jacobus of Boston. one of the
national champions of few years back,
and DR.. Veazey of Wilmington are ex-
pected. The large number of visiting ex-
perts, together with the many crack play
ers Of this city. give the tournament ma
tional interest, although, of course, 1t is not
official in its character. and the winner does
not receive recognition national cham
pion.
There is some talk of abolishlng the third
division uf players. A decision will be
reached 1t Is thought. tonight. The matter
depends entirely upon the presence here OF
expected players from Philadelphia, who
are classed in the third division. There are
only two such players in the Washington
clubs, and If the expected Philadelphians
fail to arrive. 1t is stated that the two
Washington men will be advanced into the
second division, and the third division abol-
ished.