New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-04-30
DIR. Stirling, Father of
A'exa, Among Party of
Linksmcn on Caronia
By Kgy Mccarthy


1t is big, merry golhng family tha.
will sail to-day aboard the Caronia for
England. Seven of the eight Ameri-
can amateurs entered for the British
championship tournament as well as a
number of men and women golf en-
thusiasts make up the party. w. c.
'Fownes jr., the captain of the United
Of the Woodland Club, Of Boston; Bob
Jones, Of Atlanta; Fred Wright and
Jesse Guilford, of Boston; DR.. Paul
Hunter, of San Francisco, and j. Wood
Platt, Of Philadelphia, are the players
making the trip aboard the Caronia.
Charles cChick") Evans, national
amateur title 7holder, will not sail until
Wednesday, May d. on the Adriatic.
Evans's departure was delayed because
of business affairs.
Among others accompanying the
American players are Ouimct's wife
Miss Sarah Fownes, sister of the team
captain, and Miss Louise Elkins. The
last two named will compete in the
British women's championship tourna-
ment on May 30 DR.. Stirling, father
Of Alexa, United States woman cham
pion, is also in the party.
In Best of Spirits
All Of the players are in the best of
spirits and are in fine shape for the
coming tournament. They were all
gathered at the Biltmore Hotel last
night renewing acquaintance and re-
ceiving the best wishes of host of
friends who came to bid them farewell
How do you feel, Francis 2" the
evcr-sniling Ouimet was asked.
I'm feeling very we'll indeed, ex-
cept that Pm a little worried over nv
trunk, which was switched off some
where on the way over from Boston, u
ne replied. But I have been assured
| am feeling better again"
Woodie Platt, Phiadelphia's stall
wart representative, was as clipper as
ever, Declared he was in grand shape
and ready for the fray. AS for Dr..
Stirling, it was quite apparent he was
more than enthusiastic about the
journey.
you've got a wonderful daughter,
Doctor, and there is no doubt but
what she is going to do WE'LL" some
body remarked.
do you think so?" the doctor re-
piled "She didn't do SO we'll in the
last tournament, you know"
That was medal play" was the re-
game anything can happen. Wait until
she gets into match play. I'll wager
she'll show them few"
THANK YOU" replied this mild-man-
nered pater of Miss Stirling, you're
very kind, Pm sure"
Captain Is Optimistic
Bill Fownes, as the genial team
captain is known to his many friends,
like the others, is not saying much.
Nevertheless, he is very optimistic
over the chances of the Americans.
I'm glad Evans and Ouimet are going
to be with u.s." he said "Not only will
their presence strengthen the team
materially, but it will help the other
players. In numbers there is strength.
you know, and when those numbers
embrace quality the strength is greater.
think we stand a very good chance,
although it is somewhat disappointing
that our strongest players should be
drawn in the lower half. While I do
not predict victory, l am confident,
nevertheless, we shall make a good
showing"
1t was reported yesterday that Miss
Rosamond Sherwood, of Long Island,
who went abroad last year to compete
in the British ladies' championship
tourney will sail on the Adriatic on
Wednesday next. 1t is said Mrs. Quen-
tin Feitner, woman metropolitan cham
pion, will sail on the same ship Ii
she does go Mrs. Feitner should do
we'll, as she is one Of the best woman
players in this section