Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-09
THE CLOSING DAY
Weather Conditions Perfect
at Chevy Chase.
FINE PLAYING TODAY
STROKES ALLOWED IN THE
HANDICAP MATCH.
Great Interest in the Harlan Baldwin
and Moller-Horstmann Matches
This Morning.
STROKES ALLOWED IN
HANDICAP MATCH.

liuS iilOIilIiS IOI lHo ana CLOSING Gay
of the Chevy Chase Clubs annual spring
golf tournament The stiff winds of Thurs
day and Friday were missing, and instead
there was a gentle breeze that served to
temper the heat of the sun and make play
ing an unalloyed pleasure. The golfers
found no excuse in the weather today for
putting and slicing their drives, and having
nothing to handicap them went about their
playing In business-like way that gave
early indications Of low scores
At the close of yesterdays play the con-
testants in the different events were paired
off as follows for the sem-flnals:
For the presidents cup-Harban VS.. Bald
win, Horstmann vs. Moller
For the consolation cup-Tappan VS. Sum-
ner. Hayden VS.. Duvall
For the special-Davidson vs. Tyler. Nc
Cannon vs. Byers.
In addition to the playing of these match
es, the usual closing day handicap was
started, and although the entry list is not
so large as last spring it comprises PLAYERS
OF class and known ability When Clerk
AShenden had posted the names on the big
bulletin board it was found that they to-
taIed 6S. about - under last wears entry
list. All those players who were put out
OF the presidents and consolation cups go
into the handicap and have an opportu-
nifty to capture at least one of the clubs
handsome trophies.
Handicap Stroke Allowed.
folowlng Is list of the entries in the
hanoicap with the strokes allowed each in
todays play: l.. L. Harlan. 3: F.. O. TYLER.
o; L. w. Weaver, 6; E. p. Brooke. 4; w. G.
Peter, 8; P. Grant. 3; J. l.. Taylor. g. f.
NJ. Byers, 0; F. o. Horstmann, 3; w. C..
Carnegie, 3; o. McCammon, 6; VIM Gray
u; u. Z. Lanerty. 3; T. Lanston. 16: H. NJ
Hall, Is; w. Corkran, 6: J. F. Newbold,
49, G. w. Boyd, IS: ]. NJ. Harlan, a; H.
Morse. 6: ]. A. Taylor. 10; A. Z. L. Yellott
IS; w. II. Robertson. II; l.. A Pratt IS;
=. Parker. s. E. H. Duff. s; G. s. Derrick,
16; NJ Thompson. s; ]. s. Webb. 10; L. D.
Meline, II; j. E. McLeran. 10; ]. P. Wag-
ner, IS; j. X. Richards, II; ]. NJ Sterrett,
IS; l.. l.. Nicholson, 10; c. L. Fraley 49,;
w. P. Compton, 8; w. V. Bennett, 10; D.
B. Martin, s; E. V. Summer. 8; f. D.
Carusi, g; A. S. Mattingly, 6; o. Wood
ward, 6; z. Seton. -; B. A. Leavell. IS;
r. c. Hayden. 8; A. Keith. u; c. D. Haas,
10; z. o. Cooke, 10; E. s. Duvall, jr.. s; w.
J. Boardman. IA; G. A. Weaver, 16; V.
Kaufman, Is; J. w. Lockett. .; H. Wylie,
); 0. Perrin, A.
The usual order of things followed this
morning and the contestants in the differ
ent principal events, and also the handicap
were slow in getting under way, it being
nearly IL o'clock before Messrs. Tappan
and Sumner of the conSola ton group start
ed. Then followed Messrs Davidson and
Tyler of the Specials while Messrs. Har-
class were the third pair to drive from the
initial tee.
The Harlan Baldwin Match.
In the face of Dr. Harbans splendid play
ing in this tournament, he became the cen
ter of interest today, large gallery FOL
lowing in lbs wake over the course. Like
H.. q. It'd
by small things while engaged in match
play, and the continued movement of the
gallery appeared to bother him consider
ably. Close followers of golf understand
that 1t is the proper thing to remain sta
tionary while shot Is being made, but
thero were several in the gallery this morn
ing who kept continually moving about,
and 1t appeared if they always got
busy just when a stroke was about to be
made.
After the doctor had been worried out Of
the first hole on this account he spoke to
several of the gentlemen following him. and
as result the conditions were much i'm
proved.
At the start off DR.. Harlan pulled his
ball slightly into the grass, while Mr..
Baldwin sliced in the same ratio Both got
fairly good lies and went on the green
about an equal distance from the hole.
Both missed fairly hard puts and the hole
was halved.
On the second hole DR.. Harlan made
tremendous drive. the oall reaching the
edge of the green and was about forty
yards further than Mr.. Baldwins. Mr.
Baldwins approach shot was too hard and
went over. making his putt too long to be
successfully negotiated, with the result
that he took -FOUR to go down. while the
doctor did 1t ia three, one under DOGGY.
On the third hole the doctor again out
drove his opponent and making splendid
putt OF about seven yards he covered the
hole in four, one under DOGGY, while Mr.
Baldwin took five.
The fine playing of DR.. Harlan at the
beginning of the match was ta}Sen as a
good indication by his friends, as he is
notably a slow beginner, but finishes
strong. A continuation Of his play for the
three holes 1t was believed. would come
dangerously near breaking the record for
the course, now held by Professional Doug
lass.
The -Moller Match.
Another pair watched with almost equal
interest was Messrs. Moller and Horst
mann.
The club house Of the Chevy Chase Club
presented an animated appearance shortly
after noon, when the spectators began to
arrive and occupy seats on the spacious
lawns and porches. Ladies by the score
were present, and their pretty costumes
tractive picture.
Harlan and Horstmann Win.
Dr. Harlan struck snag on the long
No. hole. and also on the short No. 3. He
then went good again until the 1ith and
18th holes, when he finished one over DOGGY.
No. 10 also proved hard. but the doctor
finished out with up on Mr. Baldwin.
Mr.. Horstmann went like q stake horse
from start to finish In his match with Mr.
Moller. and at the end no had the better of
1t by strokes. Mr.. Moller was particularly
unfortunate on the green, missing at least
five short puts.
This result throws Messrs. Harlan and
Horstmann together for the finals
In the consolation, Tappar and Duvall
were the winners, and will be the contest
ants in the finals this afternoon.
For the special prize Byers and Davidson
came out ahead and will play off this after
noon.
Scores in Semi-Finals.
The following are the scores in the semi
finals played this morning:
For the presidents cup
Harlan beat Baldwin up and 2
Hortsmann beat MOller, up and 7.