The Washington herald., 1910-05-17
SPEED BOATS TO RACE
Interesting Programme for
b. II. s. Excursion.
TRACK MEET IN AFTERNOON
Cream of Prep and High School Tai
ent VIII Compete at Marshall
HnlI June O-"BOb" Murphy Cults
Agricultural TeRm-MOran Now
with Commerce and LnbOr.

The athletic events scheduled for the
9th Of June when the Business High
School Alumni Association gives its fifth
annual excursion 20 Marshall Hall.
promise to be interesting because Of the
number Of ex-high school athletes who
are expected TO compete. While the date
OF the excursion is yet some time OF.
all ready the list OF entrants Is large,
and the number OF promising competitors
is daily increasing.
One Of the main features OF the dav's
sports will be the combination motor and
speed boat race 20 Marshall Han The
launches will leave the Manchester wharf
thirty minutes before the $50 steamer
which will follow and pass them en-
route. while the high power speed craft
start at 6:45 and will overtake the Mac
alester. Those on the boat will have the
chance 20 see the race at time when II
is bound TO be most interestlng-near the
finish. Handsome cups VIII be awarded
to the first four boats to cross the tape.
Promptly on the arrival Of the 2:3O
o'clock boat at Marshall Hall an ath-
letic meet will be held. 70 include the
cream of the high and prep school ath-
letes Of Washington Valuable prizes
will be offered In these events-a team
trophy and cup TO the individual making
the highest number Of points A relay
race will also be on the card Besides
the athletic features. the excursion prom
ises 10 offer a good time for all. dancing
and plenty TO eat being guaranteed.
The Commerce and Labor team in the
Departmental League. was considerably
strengthened the past week by the ac-
quisition OF Moran the old St Louis and
Washington player, who has given up
rat minor league position for a govern
ment job. Moran started his career with
Georgetown University in the paImy DAYS
OF Doc" White. and was the idol of the
Hilltoppers for several seasons. playing
sensational ball az shortstop and win
ming many games by his hitting. From
Georgetown he went 10 the professional
ranks. where he was shifted TO second
base. position he has since played.
Much comment has been caused lately
by the absence Of Murphy from third
base on the Agriculture team Murphy
and Priest it is said, had a disagreement
foloWing fuss between the Aggie third
oaseman and Eidness. one of the Farm
ers' uWirlers. The trouble started al the
game between Navy and Agriculture
when, after Murphy had famed. Eidness
made some remark at which bob" took
ofense. Murphy started after Eidness.
who was warming the bench. but the last
named refused 20 participate in a row
at the game. whereupon Murphy in
formed Capt. Priest that ne would no;
play II Eidness was allowed 10 sit on the
bench What Priest told Murphy is not
known, but Bob" has not PLAYED I'm a
game with the Farmers since that time.
II is stated that Priest and Murphy came
20 blows after the game. and that the
last named got the worst OF the affair. |
Murphy came into the limelight last sea
son when he engaged in fistic encounter
with "Inkey" Davis Of the Manhattan
team. at McDevitt's Field Agriculture
loses a good ball player in Murphy.
Watson. Of the Navy team. always
keeps the game interesting by his lively
coaching. He is one Of the most popular
players in the Departmental League with
spectators
The National Union club held Manhat-
tan 70 a tie at McDevitts Field yester-
day, and thereby proved that Il is one
of the strongest teams IN the Independ-
ence League. The Union outfit was con
sidered a poor team at the start, and
caused the officials much worry as to its
possible showing, We are told. The way
National Union IS playing they will have
cause to worry about the other teams |
making the race interesting before long. |
Manhattan has not struck its stride yet. |
and the weather will have to warm up !
before the pitchers on Kraft's team get
in shape. There are many fans who see /
the independence League games each /