Woodby

Were it possible to bring into life an assembly of matrons of that age, and introduce the learned Lady Woodby into their company, they would not believe the same nation could produce a creature so unlike anything they ever saw in it.

The Tatler, Volume 1, 1899 George A. Aitken

Woodby left the field after the fashion of victors, which, practically, they were, while the Erskine players trotted subduedly back to the locker-house with unpleasant anticipations of what was before them -- anticipations fully justified by subsequent events.

Behind the line A story of college life and football Ralph Henry Barbour 1907

The make-up of the varsity eleven had changed not a little since the game with Woodby, and was still being changed.

Behind the line A story of college life and football Ralph Henry Barbour 1907

On defense Woodby was almost equally strong, and had Erskine not outweighted her in the line some five pounds per man, would have forced her to kick every time.

Behind the line A story of college life and football Ralph Henry Barbour 1907

It was the first game of the season for Erskine, but Woodby had already played two, and was consequently rather more hardened.

Behind the line A story of college life and football Ralph Henry Barbour 1907

For the rest of the half the home team was satisfied to keep Woodby away from its goal, and made no effort to score.

Behind the line A story of college life and football Ralph Henry Barbour 1907

There was no use in attempting to disguise the fact that Woodby literally played all around the home team.

Behind the line A story of college life and football Ralph Henry Barbour 1907

Stone's fumble of a free kick soon after the second half began gave Woodby her second touch-down, from which, luckily, she failed to kick goal.

Behind the line A story of college life and football Ralph Henry Barbour 1907

But I'll bet we'll find Woodby a tough proposition on the 12th.

Behind the line A story of college life and football Ralph Henry Barbour 1907

Survivors include his mother, Alice Woodby, and his brother, both of the Washington area.

The Washington Post: National, World & D.C. Area News and Headlines - The Washington Post Emily Langer 2011