davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-08
LOCAL MENTION.

Attend the opening of Miss Fay
Shreve's dancing academy for children
at Harmony han. Saturday afternoon
at , p. m
W. L. Sherburn, the private of the
Twentieth Kansas who came home sick
with dysentery, is still dangerously i'll
at 1915 Western avenue
Merton Taylor the 7-year-old son of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Moore, died Thurs
day. The funeral will be held from the
residence of NJ A. Scott. 141 West
Tenth avenue at 10 O'Clock Saturday
morning.
r. F, Jacobs who lives near Highland
Park has submitted samples of his corn
to the Topeka Commercial club. The
corn is what is called Gold Mine" and
according to Mr.. Jacobs il is more pro-
life than most gold mines. The % ears
submitted weigh "A pounds
The work on the sewer is progressing
finely. The advance work is now be-
tween Quincy street and the avenue.
AS Kist1er street has not been opened
up from Monroe street to the avenue,
and this part can not be reached by
laterals through alleys, a lateral Will
be extended north on Quincy street
IRONQUILL 10 cent Cigars.
Amonio Benzilene Soap; try it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-08

Augusta, Ca, Dec. Sat a, meeting
of the mill managers of the Augusta
Manufacturers association today the
association increased the wages of OPP
eratfves 10 per cent, the new schedule
to take effect January l. The advance
will affect nearly s 900 operatives.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-08
Gold Company Incorporates.

Charleston. W. Va, Dec. S.-The Guy
ana Gold Mining company, with its
principal office at Marietta, O., has been
Incorporated here by A. D. Follett and
others of Marietta The authorized cap
itaI is $3, 600 900.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-08
EDISON BUYS A FARM.
But Pursuit of Agriculture Is Not His
Object

PhuIipsburg. n J.. Dec. S.-A COM
pany of capitalists. headed by Thomas
A Edison. has purchased a farm at
Stewartsville. five miles from this place,
and has secured options on a number Of
adjoining farms
The company has been prospecting
past and Edison himself has been here
several times. An excellent quality of
rock has been found and people who
seem TO know the inside workings of
the company, say a million dollar plant
with a capacity of 5000 barrels a day
viii he erected. Operations are to be
begun without delay.
Bagster's teachers Bibles. $1.OO;
bound in flexible morocco. The Ben
nett Book Store. $50 Kansas avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-08
Notes and Personal Mention.

Courtney Baxter are selling trimmed
hats at cost. 716 Kansas avenue.
Miss Bessie Stewart has issued invi-
tations for a card party. Friday after
noon, December Is. complimentary to
Miss Margaret Bear.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Davis left Thurs
day for their home in Galesburg, Ill,
after a several days visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. P. Davis and family.
Mrs. Fred Oliver and children are Wis
iting in Kansas City. No, for two
weeks.
Mrs. A. L. Williams entertained in
formally Thursday afternoon cOmpi-
mentary to Mrs. farrell of Atchison.
Miss A. Findlay left Thursday for a
two weeks visit in Chicago with rela-
tiVes.
The Social Hour club met Tuesday
afternoon at the home Of Mrs. J. L.
Chase on Tyler street; the next meet
ing will be held. Tuesday, December -
with Mrs. E. Horn at 222 Polk street
Mrs. John Dudley entertained d few
of ner friends informally Wednesday at
ternOOn in honor of Mrs A. NJ cana
ham who leaves Sunday for Mexico. A
delicious two course luncheon was
served and the afternoon was delight
fully spent by Mrs. Callahan, Mrs
Harry Miller of EIDorado, Mrs J. X
TruebloOd, Mrs. W. F. SchOch, Mrs
Cook Mrs J. P FarnSWOrth, Mrs. G. 0.
Wilmarth. Mrs. E W. Poindexter, Mrs.
John Sargent and Miss Bates
Engraved or printed cards and we'd
ding invitations Adams Brothers
The Elmwood club mouse is rapidly
becoming a popular resort with the
members Wednesday evening they
play whist Friday high five and Satur-
day evening is devoted TO dancing
Mrs Ross Burns is quite i'll at her
home on Harrison street.
Mrs. W. W. KitcheH will entertain
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-08

Bulah Chapter o. E. S will hold a
special meeting tonight. All members
and visiting members cordially invited.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-08
The COmmisceO Club Party.

One of the most enjoyable dancing
party of the series being given by the
CommisceO club took place Thursday
evening at FTudsOn's hail; the next one
will be given December %.
Those present were Mr.. and Mrs ].
S. Newman, Mr.. and Mrs c. w. Seid-
fried, DR.. and Mrs. F. o. Burkett, Miss
Alma Nenard, Miss Pauline Maier, Miss
Katherine Ernich. Miss Edna Millice,
Miss Emma McMullen, Miss Leona
Sage, Miss Grace Norris, Miss Jessie
Marsh Miss Nellie Neviu, Miss Lulu
Fordyce. Miss Josephine VanAmburg,
Miss F'lOe Curry, Miss Mabel Stude-
want, Miss Leila Hord, Miss Eda Smythe,
Miss Venice Whitney, Mr.. Cephas Win
gett, Mr.. Al D. Wick Mr.. Jack Mercer,
Mr. Max Maier. Mr.. Charles Decker,
Mr. Webb Stevenson. Mr. Glen Hat
field, Mr.. Fred s. Hale, Mr.. 3. NJ. He
bard Mr.. L. c. White. Mr. John Blu
chanan. Mr. John Green, Mr.. w. D.
Goodwin, Mr. Fred Click. Mr.. Ed Ar
mold Mr.. Morris Stevenson, Mr.. Tom
Whitmer Mr.. Newton Alden, Mr.. Chas.
Smith and Mr. Q d Hudson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-08
An Informal Party.

Mrs. Armin A. Weiskirch entertain
ed charmingIy Thursday afternoon at
her home in POtwin complimentary to
Mrs. Louis Wolff of Indianapolis, In
diana. The rooms were very prettily
decorated with ferns and cut flowers
The dining room was especially arts
tie. In the center of the long table ar
ranged for fourteen. was a square mir
rOr containing a huge Venetian vase of
ferns, sun set and brides roses. race
full strands of asparagus fern were
caught at the chandelier and carried to
the four corners of the room making
very pretty effect.
The guests present We're Mrs. Wolff,
Mrs. Alfred Vance, Mrs. Albrecht Mar
burg, Mrs. A. Zahner.. Mrs. A. D. Gray,
Mrs Larimer, Mrs. 2. H. Crosby, Mrs.
James A. TrOutman, Mrs. Charles Boil
mar, Mrs. Louis Jansen, Mrs. Stafford
of Chicago, Mrs. Frank Willard and
Mrs. J. w F. Hughes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-08
The Chancel Chapter Tea.

The first Chancel Chapter tea was
given Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. David Palmer on West
Tenth street and was a very successful
affair. The rooms were tastefully dec
two dainty little tea tables were pre-
sided over by Miss Name Horton and
Miss Ray Martin. Music by Miss Bessie
West and Miss Myrtle JetmOre was
much enjoyed by the guests. About
fifty ladies were present during the
afternoon. The date for the next tea
has not vet been set
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-08
Amonio Benzilene Soap; try it.

IRONQUILL 10 cent cigars.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-12-08

IRONQUILL ID oent Cigars.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12
TIGERS TAKE THIRD PLACE
The MilIers Beaten In the Closing
Game ut Detroit.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. u-(Special.)-
1t IS all over new and regardless of dis
putes over protested games or other ar
SumentS, the Tigers cannot be counted
out of third place. They cinched their
claim to this position by defeating the
Minneapolis club in the third game of
the series and the final game of the year
at Bennett park this afternoon.
Both pitchers We're batted freely all
through the game. Bad fielding came
near running the chances of the Tigers
but timely work with the ash saved the
day and added another victory to Gro
nin's list. Outside of the batting-Wer-
den, Ryan, Stallings and Friend being
the principal actors-the game was fes-
tureless. Umpire Brennan was in jo-
cose mood, his familiarity with the play
ers causing the men to take liberties. but
when Fisher threw a ball slowly and hit
Brennan on the leg in the seventh inning,
the umpire grabbed the sphere and threw
il with all possible force at the catcher
Fisher stopped the ball and leteit fly al
the indicator handler, whereupon Bren-
nan put him cut of the game and Dixon
was obliged to don the mask and nit
It looked like a slaughter in the first
inning when Davis singled, Nance sacri-
feed and Carey reached first through
Leewe's attempt to cut Davis off at third
ton hit for two bases. Three men scored
but Smith was cut off at the plate when
Abbey hit to LeeWe, A single by Fisher
scored Preston, and both Abbey and
Fisher crossed the plate when CASTOR
dropped Friends long fly
Cronin opened the last half Of the sixth
with a single, and Barrett was called
safe on doubtful play after he had
hunted. Stallings then hunted and beat
the throw to first, Cronin scoring and the
other runners advancing when DUNCAN
few out to Davis. billiards. single sent
two men in and Patsy sprinted to third
when Slater made a hit, scoring the
fourth run of the inning after Preston
caught Ryan's fly, which ended the run
getting for Detroit. But they had just
enough, as the NIillers could score but
once in the eighth. through two singles
and Stallings' error, while in the ninth
CASTOR let Abbey's single get away, the
batter landing on third and scoring on
DiXon's out at first Friend made his
third hit, but Davis struck out and Nance
forced Friend out at second. The score:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12
*st. Paul. 1923; Milwaukee. 1916.


Yesterdays games closed the Western
league base ball season. Milwaukee won
two games from indianapolis, and De-
troit one game from Minneapolis. Buffalo
and Kansas City were to have played the
deciding game for last place, but wet
grounds prevented, and the two teams
share the somewhat doubtful honor of
the bottom CT the percentage table. In
dianapolis wins the penant by margin
of twelve points over Minneapolis. De-
troIt, the third club, being nearly 100
points further down the scale.
st. Paul holds the place at the top of
the second division by a narrow margin.
The doubIe-header won by Milwaukee
yesterday brought that club to within
small fraction of the percentage attained
by St Paul, the figures for the two clubs
being: St. Paul. 1923; Milwaukee, .4516.
This years Western league season has
been marked by a remarkably close
struggle. Not until month ago did
the race shape itself into any def1nI59
lines. Then Minneapolis and Indian
apolis began to go to the front, and from
that until the last few days the race
has been between the two clubs. Presi-
dent B. B. Johnson said today that TAX
en- on the whole 1t had been a success
full season. 1t was infinitely better
than last year, although it did not como
up to the seasons of 1896 and 1897 fnan-
cially. He so added that the neg:
year of thu Western league was Il mat,
ter for grave consideration.
During the season forty-six shut-outs
were administered. st. Paul proved
handiest with the Whitewash broom,
shutting out opposing teams in nine
games. Grand Rapids ard Minneapolis.
too, distributed numerous goose eggs.
each team winning eight games of thia
sort. indianapolis was successful in
six shut-out games. Buffalo and Milwau-
kee in five each, while Detroit and Kan.
sas City only shut-out teams twice each.
During the year 1876 games wore won
and lost by one 1un, Buffalo leading
with twenty-five won and fourier lost
b. one tally.
st. Paul and Minneapolis were the only
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12
"HEALTHIERn TYPE OF BOAT.
White Bear and Royal ST. Layyrc nee
Clubs VIII Try tD7Ehoose One.

At a meeting of the executive board of
the White Bear Yacht club. held yester-
day afternoon, a letter. from the Royal
St. Lawrence Yacht club. following the
acceptance of the challenge sent by the
White Bear club was read The letter
was as follows:
eve have much pleasure in confirming
our telegram of last night, as follows:
your challenge for the Seawanhaka
cup is accepted, the match to take place
between boats of the twenty-foot class,
and would add the satisfaction with
which we all look forward to renewing
the pleasant relationship so cordially es-
tablished over Yankee and Dominion last
June
"In regard to the special conditions
governing tho competing boats for next
year. our experience has been very de-
ctdedly that interest in the present TWEEN
ty-footers has totally lapsed, and with a
view of getting the opinion OF our mem
bers upon the development of more
substantial and less extreme type of boat,
we are summoning a general meeting of
our club for full discussion at an early
date.
I'VE trust to take the matter UP with
you in about fortnight, and have no
doubt that by correspondence. and. pos
sibiy, conference. We can arrange con-
ditions which will be mutually satisfac-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12
rREcAuTIoNAKY PLANS.
Revenue Cutters Will Keep Yacht
Race Course Clear.

WASHINGTON, Sept u.--Commedefe
j. Pierpont Morgan. of the New York
Yacht club, arrived in Washington today
and had a conference with Secretary
Gage ard Capt. Shoemaker chief of the
revenue cutter service, on the subjec. Of
the coming race between Columbia and
Shamrock. Under the act of May 49,
1856, the secretary of the treasury is au-
thoFZed in his discretion tc detail rev,
enue cutters to enforce such rules and
regulations as may be adopted to insure
the safety of passengers or steamers or
other craft taking part III regattas, etc.
either amateur or PROFESSIONAL, that may
be held on navigablc waters within the
lawful Jurisdiction Of the United States.
Mr.. Morgan said his mission here was
to Impress upon. Capt, Shoemaker the
great Importance of the occasion to
yachtsmen everywhere and the necessity
fer the greatest care in preventing ac>
clients and any possible interference
with the yachts during the race.
Capt. Shoemaker assured Mr. Morgan
that the supervisors of anchorages at
New York had been instructed to confer,
with the race committee as to their
wishes. and that everything possible
would be done by the commanding Off
GERS Of the critters which Nou1d be lie,
tailed to look after the excursion and
other craft following the race to prevent
any crowding or other Interference
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12


500 in gold. Twelve yachts started In
the race, which was over a triangular
course, twenty-one miles in length, OH
Lake st. Clair.
When the race started there was a very
light southwest whole sail wind. which
gradually died down until the boats hard
ly moved in the water. Then suddenly it
veered, and, with spinnakers set. the
yachts began racing around the course.
The Big Surprise and City Of the Straits.
of Detroit, pushed the Juanita hard, but
the Toledo boat, originally built to COM
pete for the Canada's cup, was too much
for them. winning in 2:43:2S. The Can t
Tell, Detroit, was thirty seconds behind
and the others finished as follows: Car
RE B., Frances A.. Gwendolyn. all of
Detroit; Eva, Sandusky; Jennie. Bay
City; Minerva, Detroit; Viking, Toledo;
Surprise and City Of the Straits, OF De-
troit, and Josephine, Of Toledo
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12

him for $500 instead of paying special
price for him. Pitcher Reidy of the
brewers, will likely be drafted by Brook
lvn, as Tom DAILY las requested Hanlon
to try him. Jay Andrews, of Mime
apolis is wanted by New York, but says
he will quit The diamond next year.
Jimmy Manning will desc, Pitcher Patton,
as two OF three big IaasHe clubs are after
the left-hander. Chicago had a chance at
him this summer. The indianapolis club
has two fine pitchers in Scott and New
ton, but CINCINNATI has first claim on
them and viii probably try them in the
spring and return the, two pitchers to
the HOLSTERS later en-. Scott has pitched
splendid ball since he rounded into form
and to many seemsitaIbetter man than
Waddell. He has the speed and curves
and a good head. Newton VAS let out
by the louisville club without trial aud
proved one of the best in the Western
league. Another year in the Western and
he will be a star" -
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12
NOT PICTURE WEATHER.
Why the MeGovern-PaImer Fight
Was PGstncned.

NEW YORK, Sept. 1.-the McGovern-
Palmer bout, scheduled for p m today
at Tuckahoe, has been postponed until 3
p. m. tomorrow on account of the threat
ening weather. If weather conditions are
not favorable tomorrow it will again be
postponed until clear day.
McGovern and Palmer went pack to
their respective training quarters, and
each will have to weigh in tomorrow
morning again. According to the stipula-
ton Of the articles of agreement thes'
must weigh in at 116 pounds or under ten
hours before their appearance in the ring
This will necessitate hard training Oil the
part OF both boys this afternoon and
evening. 80 -s.,' e
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12

A racing committee, consisting Of
Messrs. Ordway, Griggs, Samuel Stick
ney, MacLaren, Douglas, Morton and
Skinner, was appointed. This committee
will arrange with the ST. Lawrence club
as to the type Of boat to be sailed at
Montreal.
1t is not probable that any such deci-
sion can be arrived at without a confer
ence between. the two committees, as the
question of the type of boat Is of the ut
most interest. Although the executive
committee at yesterdays meeting did not
show any disposition to stand out for any
special type of boat, it was the sentiment
of the meeting that there should be no
substantial change from the style OF
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12

park, and the management of the club
announces that ladies will be admitted
free. Frank A. Luhrs, who successfully
directed the recent running races at the
state fair, will be the starter. No en-
trance fees will be charged for the horses
and among the horses already at the
track are r. Q. Ban, Marble Rock, Sun
burst, Cocheno. Sanabel, Imported Shine,
C'fagoknock, Guilty Cross, Biddy Early,
King Bermuda, Papa Harry, Melody,
Comedian and others. There will be i've
events, half-mile dash, best two in
three; four-and-a-half furlong dash for
maiden two-yaar-olds; seven-eighths mile
dash: the West Hotel handicap, one mile
and one-eightk, and six furlong race,
the winner to be sold to the highest bid
der
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12

two teams to play their full quota of
games. indianapolis was short four one
each with Milwaukee. Grand Rapids,
Kansas City and Buffalo; Buffalo was
short three. one each with Indianapolis.
Detroit and Kansas City; Kansas City
was short three, one each with MilWau
kee, Buffalo and Indianapolis; Milwaukee
was short two, one each with Kansas
City and Indianapolis; Detroit Was short
one with Buffalo, and Grand Rapids one
with indianapolis.
The following table shows the results
of the seasons play, with the clubs from
which games have been won and to
which thew have been lost:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12
JUANITA THE WINNER.
Close Contest for the st. Clair Yacht
Trophy.

DETROIT, Mich, Sept. lin one of
the closest contests ever witnessed on the
Great Lakes the yacht Juanita, OF To-
ledo, today won the annual D. Y. c.
sweepstakes ON Lake St Clair and thus
secured heat in the contest for the
beautiful St. Clair trophy, which, next
to the international cup. is the most
priced trophy on fresh water. In addition
the Juanita won 5000 in gold, silver cup
for time prize and a championship ban
ner. The Juanfta Won by only thirty and
three-fifths seconds from the Can't Tell,
of Detroit, which won second prize of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12
purse 81, 20O, two in three
Blow at Boxing in Colorado.

DENVER, Col, Sept. 11.-Judge John:
son, in the district court today, delivered
an opinion declaring the prize fight lay
the injunction. which had been granted
association, restraining the police depart
ment from Interfering with sparIing can
tests given under that clubs manage
ment. Police Commissioner Speer said to.
day that the police department would not
Interfere wi h the fight scheduled for to-
night between Kid Parker and Frank
Hartley .-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12
ROTH. WENT TO THE BREWERS.
HOosiers Lest the Two Games of u
Final DOuble-HeaIer.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Sept. 11.-(Spe-
cal)-The Western league season closed
here today, Milwaukee winning both
games of double-header from Indian
apolis. The fact that the pennant was
secured to he home team no matter what
the result of today's games robbed the
closing contests of much of their inter-
est. Indianapolis outbatted Milwaukee in
the second game, but made two errors,
while the visitors put up a perfect game.
This with sharp fielding behind him at
critical times enabled Rettger to win. In
the first game Indianapolis was outplayed
and Reidy had little trouble in landing a
victory Score first game:
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12
Another Suspected Jockey.

CHICAGO, Sept. Hockey Beauchamp
joined the growing colony Of suspected
riders at Hawthorne today. Judge Rees
suspended the boy pending investigation
OF several rides he has made ct the
Cicero track. The nature of a tide on
Isen. in the first race was the climax
to number OF affairs that have caused
the track officials to keep a watchful eye
ON ReauChamp.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12
WHERE THEY WILL GO.
New Berths for Some of the Western
League Players.

Referring to the Western league the
Chicago Record says:
pitcher Waddell. the star of the
league, will GO back to Louisville al
though it IS understood that he will
eventually go to Brooklyn. Hanion hav-
Ing purchased him from Barney ORGY
fuss. Third Raseman Geier, of tho Sit,
Paul club, will probably go to Cincinnati.
John L. Brush was also after Fielder
Waldron, of the Milwaukee club. but
later dropned the deal. expecting to draft
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12
GRAND CIRCUIT RACES.
Opening at Narragansett Park Was
MARRIED by Rain.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., Sept. 1.-THE
grand circuit meeting opened at Mar,
ragansett Park, this afternoon, with dis
agreeable weather prevailing. \ small
crowd was in attendance. Two races
were finished. but the third was carried
over until tomorrow, as it began to rain
heavily. Owyhee won the Woodake 2:2O
trot In three straight heats. Edward S,
owned by Scott Hudson. of Lexingto
Ky, captured the 2:I7 pace in two
straight heats. The 2:1c trot was post
poned, after two heats had been trotted
Excel local horse, won the first heat.
Senator l., owned by John Sheppard, of
Boston, Won the second. The track was
in good condition. but The time was
slow, 2:11A being The fastest heat S IN
mary:
Woodlake: 2:2O class trot, best three in
five, purse 500
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12
Forbes and kenny Drew.

NEW YORK, Sept. Hilary Forces.
deiphia, featherweights, spared TWEEN
tY-five-rouDd draw at the COney Island
Athletic club tonight. Lenny had the. ad-
vantage of reach and height. but these
advantages were Offset by the work
with both hands displayed by Forbes.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12

Ryan: sacrifice hit. Nance; stolen bases:
billiard. Ryan; first base on balls. OF
Cronin 3. off Friend 2; hit by pitcher,
Preston; struck out, by CFonin l,
by Friend 2: double plays, Abbey 10
Smith to Werden, Carey TO Abbey to
Nance; time, 1855; umpire Brennan: at
tendance 700
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-09-12
TIED FOR LAST PLACE.
Buffalo and Kansas City Unable to
Play the Deciding Game.

BUFFALO, N. Y, Sept. 1O.-(special.).-
Buffalo and Kansas City close the West
ern league season tied for last place Tne
deciding game was to have been played
off this afternoon, but there was heavy
rain early in the day, and owing to wet
grounds the final game had to be aDar-
doned