The Washington times., 1922-09-04
SP0R TING.
EVENTS ON
PROGRAM
Workers Expected to Observe
Holiday In Usual Peaceful
Pursuits and Play.

Industrial unrest did not damp
On the ardor Of labor in its cele-
bration Of the day set aside by
statute as its own.
For the first time in twelve
years elaborate arrangements
for celebrations and outings have
been eliminated from the general
schedule of Labor Day, but
despite this fact the toilers turned
out to dispel whatever gloom may
have been created by the recent
disturbance in the labor market.
The Central Labor Union has
made no plans for the day,
although in former years 1t was
customary for the organization
to proclaim the day as one of
the greatest in the year. There
were no speeches and no parades.
I s. Carpenters on Outing.
The only local outing planned by
q branch of the Federation of Labor
fs that Of the carpenters, who,
with their relatives and friends and
members Of other unions Journeyed
to Marshall Hall.
Major Daniel Sullivan anticipates
no trouble, but he Is prepared for
any emergency. Many residents OF
the city have been affected by the
recent Industrial unrest, but they
have been orderly throughout the
are confident that they will main
tain the peace until an amicable
settlement has been reached.
Taking advantage Of the fine
weather that prevailed throughout
the morning, excursionists, many of
whom had children tagging behind
them, made their way toward the
places where the various amuse-
ments. were scheduled to take place.
A large crowd journeyed to the
Arlington race track where the
Vincent b. Costello Post, American
Legion, is holding automobile,
motorcycle and bicycle races. The
feature Of the day is tn eten-mile
open automobile race, but there
are other features on the program
that promise to be as thrilling.
In the automobile race 500 Is Of
fered as first prize. $50. second,
and $50. third. Two Marylanders
and contestant from Delaware are
expected to participate in this
event.
Regatta Attracts Throng.
Another attraction is the one-mile
bicycle race. Gold, silver, and
bronze medals are offered the win
ners of this event. A five-mile
motorcycle race, open only to Dis
trict riders. will be a test Of the
championship Of the city. In the
five-mile motorcycle race side-cars
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clans, and nurses are on hand in
case Of accident. At the close of the
meet a touring car will be ratified.
The affair is staged for the benefit
Of the post.
Another event that attracted hun
dreds is the regatta being held by
the WASHINGTON Canoe Club, which
has been merged with the American
Canoe Association. Gold. silver. and
bronze medals win be awarded the
winners, and there will be trophies
offered by. the club to winning clubs.
The main event was the interna-
tioRal challenge trophy single-blade
race. The race in the one-man
double.blade racing class for the Red
Dragon Trophy will be competed for
BY citizens OF the District Of Co.
Fight fans will have a chance this
afternoon to witness some fast bouts
at Berwyr, Md. The first pair will
face each other In the ring at 3
O'Clock. The star bout of the day
will be between Frankie Rice and
Whitley Fitzgerald. They will box
twelve rounds. Both are good boys,
and q fast bout is looked for by the
fans. z.
The gun club at Bennins will
hold handicap shoot
The various golf clubs in the Dis.
trict and nearby territory have all
Labor Day tournaments on their
schedules.
Between 10000 and 5000 persons
are expected at Chesapeake Beach
today. Afternoon trains will leave
the District Line at 2:30. 4:40. $40
and 5 o'clock. The trip Is forty
miles and the roads are in excellent
condition for motorists who wish
to make the journey by automobile.
The management of the beach has a
special force OF traffic policemen On
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