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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-02
NEW ORLEANS RACES.
McChesney Won Merchants Handicap
bv Gallant Effort

If there is a better horse on this side of
the water than McChesney the 5000 persons
who saw the splendid chestnut pick up 132
pounds, overcome all manner of bad racing
luck and capture the rich Merchants handi-
cap at New Orleans Saturday do not believe
It, Never in the history OF racing at New
Orleans has such an ovation been rendered
a winner as Numbered out to McChesney
from grandstahd and infield when. running
game and true under punishment, he came
home a neck to the good.
The Merchants handicap Is one Of the
richest alleged stakes of the meeting. 1t
was worth $2160 to the winner. There
were eleven starters, with McChesney and
Scotch Plaid coupled in the betting at even
money. With Scotch Plaid out the betting
would have been the same. Old Hutch was
the second choice. at to e with Harry
New at eight, Hargis at ten and Flintlock
spite the weight McChesney was asked to
carry, played him heavily.
When the barrier went up Old Hutch and
lebanon went to the front and set a clink-
ing pace. The first mile was reeled off in
Ia, and when the stretch was reached
lebanon was In front by two lengths. with
Old Hutch showing neck In front OF Nc
Chesney, who had overcome all manner of
difficulties. For the first mile McChesney
was in a pocket. Redfern let him down at
the three-Quarters pole and was badly cut
off, Strengthened out for home. Redfern
saw an opening and sat down to ride. A
great shout went up when the chestnut got
his nose in front. It was furious drive
all through the last furlong, but McChesney
stuck 1t out and got the verdict by a neck
from Hargis. Harry New was third. a
head away, and lebanon fourth.
Outside of the victory OF McChesney in
the stake the feature Of the racing was the
annexation Of the FIVE furlong dash by Scor-
pio. The bookmakers laid as good as 40 to
1 against Scorpio. and he closed at 25 to l.
He was off sixth, but soon opened up a
winning lead and lasted long enough to win
from hummer by neck. The seven-fur-
long affair, which opened the days sport.
was just a gallop for Carl Kahler, the Sec
ond choice. Apple Sweet, favored by the
start, tiptoed her field in the second race
and won easily. Hayward Hunter was
played for a good thing in the distance
event. but Brief went to the front when
ready and won pulled up. The last race
was won by Jim Clark, the to favorite.
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BEST FIELDERs.
Few National League Stars Compare
With American.

A perusal of the recent allotment OF play
ers between the two big leagues shows that
the American League totally outclasses the
National when II comes to infielders. Take
the first basemen, for instance. George
Carey Of the Senator's Is admittedly the
best fielding flrstsacker in either league.
and last season he showed that he could
hit nearly as we'll as he could field. Isbell
of Chicago, one of the best base runners In
the business, Is also fast fielder. while
Anderson OF, st. Louis is ranked among the
best. his only weakness being that of slow
thinking. Cleveland has Charley Hickman,
the hardest hitting first baseman in either
league. but man new to the position.
His work on the initial bag was rather
crude last year. but In spite OF that 1act
there Is not a National League club but
would take him without hesitation were he
placed on the open market. Then there Is
Harry Davis. once considered has been,
but a man whose work could not nave peen
eXcelled last year.
On the National roster there are Jack
Doyle, who has seen his best days; Frank
Chance, Arthur Nichols. Jake Reckley, Dan
McGann. Kitty Bransfield and FREQ Tenny.
OF the bunch Tenny. Bransfield and Beck
ley are the best and good enough for the
American League
Among the second basemen the National
League has only Bobby Lowe and Ritchey
who can rank with such stars as Lajoie,
Padden, De Mont. Daily, Ferris and Will
liams. while Murphy and Gleason look fully
as good as Farrell, Morrissey, Smith and
Hallman.
At short. the National League looks ex-
tremely weaA, Hans Wagner being the best
of the lot. the o.lers being Hulswift.
Corcoran, Abbattichio and Williams. with
Brooklyn and New ork yet to be heard
from. This bunch certainly Is not to be
compared wits such men as wallace,
Gochnauer George Davis. Parent and
Eoerfe.u. or even Monte Cross, who put
up great game last season.
At third base, the American League
again shines with the great players Brad
ley, Collins and Lave Cross. with Cough
ling and Mccormick as good second choices.
averages was the best National League
third baseman, but it Is doubtful If any
American League manager would trade any
of his men for the fat boy. To tell the
truth, Tommy Leach looks like the only
really live one among the third basemen Of
the old league.
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score Of % to 8. From the beginning the
HOLY Name boYs had their opponents under

cover. The game was unusually fast The
lineup: Holy Name-E. Collifiower, o.
Manning, Wilkinson, Crist, Mohun. Blu
reau-Brearley, Vichmeyer, Menshaw, Brear-
ley, Johnston, Hassett. Goals from field
Collifower, 5; Manning, 3; Crist 2; Men,
shaw, 8. Goals from free throws-Wilkin-
son, 2; Brearley, g Referee, Mr.. Mullen.
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TO BAR OUT LOADED BALL.
Eastern Bowlers Strongly Opposed to
the Western Innovation.

The bowlers in the eastern section, &C.
American Bowling Congress- will make a
strong effort to legisate the loaded ball out
Of the games at the indianapolis tourna-
ment. The loaded variety. which Is a Chi
cago production. Is not used very widely in
this part of the country, but in the windy
city it is said that o out of every 10 ex.
perts are using balls that are loaded. The
weights vary from II to 81 pounds
On account of the scarcity Of heavy
wood it is a hard matter to secure a wood
ball that weighs more than 1914 pounds.
AS a result some one hit upon the plan OF
loading the ball with lead. The weighted
variety proved very effective in getting
strikes. 1t did not take the players long
to discover the advantages Of the heavier
balls and now the weight is only limited to
the strength Of the user.
About the heaviest atwood ball that can
possibly be secured will not weigh over 10
pounds. and the eastern men are prepared
to make a hard fight to limit all balls to
that weight When the question OF limiting
the weight Of balls is brought up at the
Indianapolis meeting it is sure to create
trouble, as the Chicago players will make
a hard fight in favor of the loaded balls.
that have been made on the Chicago alleys
this season will not be accepted by the
American Bowling League on account Of
the loaded balls. He cites rule 80 of the
American bowling congress code, which
prohibits tampering with the alleys, pins,
balls or seeking to gain unfair advan.
tage.
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GOLDMAN FORCED OUT.
Ned Hanlon Controls Baltimore
Situation.

Mr.. Harry Goldman of Baltimore has sur
rendered his option on the Montreal east
ern League) base ball franchise and has de-
clared himself out OF the game. He sent
the following letter to President Powers OF
the Eastern League yesterday:
Dear Sir: You are aware that secured
an option upon the franchise Of the Mon
treal Club through Mr.. George c. Nichol-
son. whom you stated to me was the accred-
tied representative Of the said club. Yes
terday, when informed in the presence OF
the members Of your league and Mr.. Will
bert Robinson Of this CITY, by Mr.. Charles
Dooley Of Montreal. that he. Mr.. Dooley,
had to be dealt with before said franchise
could be secured was more than surprised
anu determined then that in view of such
conditions, correctly existing or otherwise.
l would surrender my option, which now
do, and relieve myself of any further en-
tanglements with your league.
This action is taken with no view OF as
sisting Mr.. Hanlon or any other person In
securing a francise In this city, but solely
because deem 1t best for my interests and
the interests Of my friends in Baltimore.
Mr.. Edward Hanlon reached Baltimore
from New York yesterday morning. He re-
turned victor and the Baltimore base ball
world is his He holds American League
Park, and, though he has no absolute East
ern League franchise, he can doubtless get
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here on the ground floor, We can deliver
the goods. We ave 100000 with which
to build grounds and stands and all we ask
turn over to US the American League fran
chise for New York city. We also want to
have the new team intact. including all the
players signed by Manager Griffith, for we
believe 1t will be winner from the start.
We have heard q great deal OF talk about
such and such a person being able to shut
the American League out Of the city. but
We are all New Workers and we can exert
the right influence when the time comes.
The talk about cutting streets through the
new grounds Is amusing inasmuch as two
can play at that kind Of a game.
Didn't the National League agree to ad-
NIT the American League to Manhattan ISL
and without opposition? Well. If that is the
case, why should the New York National
League club act in such hostile manner?
Brush owns the club now, doesn't he? Then
why, If he voted to ratify the peace treaty.
does he wish to injure the new club here?
AS we understand It. the American League
men have been willing to put up their own
money to start the new club in this city.
with the idea that later on they could dis
pose of 1t to local capitalists. II they will
do business with us they will not have to
put up a dollar. That is a fair proposition,
we think.
New York people want to see base ball
here controlled by New York capital, not
by that Of carpetbaggers. The public Is
hungry for the American League, because
1t possesses the best playing talent and be-
cause 1t has become the popular thing In
the base ball world. Johnson and his friends
have been trying to locate here on their
own hook. and they have been strictly on
the level, too. but so far they have run up
against several snags. But the syndicate
which has been formed will provide plain
sailing when the American League says the
word"
Before the American League lands in New
York, however. 1t may be said that indica-
lions point to the hottest kind of political
fight between certain influential persons.
1t is said that the American League men.
II driven to the last ditch, will buy out
right piece of property north of the Har-
lem river. which as it stands today can be
turned into ball park with few alterations.
The two sites which Johnson has in view on
Manhattan Island are on the line Of the new
subway, but the National League men insist
that Andrew Freedman holds the winning
cards.
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INDOOR BASE BALL.
Y. M. G. A. Easily Defeated the Ord
ways.

The indoor base ball game between the
Y. NJ. c. A. team and the Ordway Rifles
team Saturday night in the formers
gymnasium was won by the Y. NJ. G,
A. team by % to s. The game was
practically won in the first inning. as the
Y. NJ c. A. boys had to the Ordways o.
Barker. who pitched for the Ordways. was
touched up for twenty-four hits. while the
Ordways could get but three of Lindsay's
delivery Lindsay also led his team in bat
ting, he getting seven hits and six runs.
The lineup and score:
Washington Y. M. c. A.-Lindsay pitcher;
Bielaski, catcher; Greene. left short: Beali.
third base; Neale second base; Poole. left
field; Smith. first base; Bateman, right
short: Richardson right field. Total, 2e-24.
catcher; DAILY. third base: Deiavergne. Sec
ond base; Chase. left short: Loveday, right
field: Mace. first base; Herbert. right short;
Cauffman, left field. Total. 6-9.
Wash. Z. M c.A..'....S ss105s2a11-%S
os strucE out.By Lindsay. Ii; BY Barker. I.
Out on foul tips-By Bielaski. 81 by Beak-
man, 1. Base on balls-By Lindsay, 8; BY
Barker, 6. Home runs-Bateman ana
Neale. -hit-Gresne. Two-base
Umpires-Messrs. Mitchell and Daugherty.
Knights Of Columbus Pool Tournament
Washington and Spalding councils met In
the knights OF Columbus pool tos1aamsns
Saturday night. and ths team IRON me 1ae'
ter council came out victorious aStse Q
f sss .a ss.' , 81, ..s:s e s:2j
Dant. q; Walter "a Fet4 30 ~
-Marsden. 80; w. Q. MaCarteN ~ oo0
o. IotAs 49, 49,. s.s..s.
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HANDICAP WEIGHTS.
Hermis Given Heaviest Impost in the
Two Big Events.

In the assignment of weights for the
Brooklyn and Suburban handicaps. which
are published today. W. 8. Vosburgh. the
official Handicapped for the Jockey Club,
has decided that L. v. Bells great four
year-old colt Hermis IL the best horse en-
tered In the two big events. Mr.. Vosburgh
places Hermis at the top Of the list at 128
pounds In both races. 5y.s.az5 (.
Mr.. Yosburgh's handicap weights range
pounds the rnirt,,,,,r,~. difrerenca nf fortv-
four pounds between Hermis and Taps. the
Alpha and Omega Of his work. In his esti-
nation. irrespective Of the weight-for-age
scale, Hermis IL three pounds better than
Advance Guard, Ave pounds more powerful
than Blues and six pounds superior to Ma
tor Daingerdeld. This trio OF horses are
Hsrmis' greatest rivals, In = the handicap-
pers opinion.
Pentecost. the colt that finished second
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NEW YORK SITUATION.
Hot Political Fight Promised Before
Americans Get Into New York.

In answer to telegram asking him when
he expects to reach New York city to COM
plets arrangements for the American
League club there. President Ban johnson
sent the following dispatch to the New
York Sun last night:
Am confined to my bed again, but win
leave Tor New York Monday or Tuesday"
AS stated Saturday, johnson. a. soon !.
he arrives In New York win confer with
the Representatives Of q syndicate Of local
business men who say they have 400 on
with which to back the new club One mem.
ber OF the syndicate, IN talk with the Sun
reporter yesterday, said:
III the american League wants to get In
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PALM BEACH GOLFERS.
c. B. Cory of Boston Won the Principal
Cup.

The semi finals and finals for the Lake
Worth cup and consolation cup were play
ed at Palm Beach Saturday in cooler
weather than the players had for the first
two days. The thermometer at noon regis
tered 20 degrees. but there was q cool.
stiff breeze blowing from the ocean.
c. B. Cory of the Oakley Club. Bos-
ton, carried away the Lake Worth cup
by defeating r. H. McElwee of the Elk
more Club. Chicago, by UP and 2 to
play. Mr.. McElwee played a fine game
and did well to reach the finals. He Sc
cured medal for being the runner-up.
sydney Maddox Of the Crescent Ath-
in1 snr,n~ me oS EeW Ya,p ~ h cereal. ors
up. Manning was also the winner Of
medal for runnsy-up In this division. In
ths nornlns y ths asst division. Cory
Newton, by two up ana one to play. Nc
Hiwse defeated George q. Barnard Of
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BROOKLYN POOL TOURNEY.
Kirkland Has Good Chance for Fourth
Money.

The professional sweepstakes pool tourna-
ment at Clarence Green's Montauk rooms
in Brooklyn will wind UP this week, and
the program of games to come calls for a
SERIES of interesting contests. H. p. stofft
Is the leader, with Charles Weston a close
second, w. H. Sneden third and Nat Ward.
William Wenrick, Peter Rogers. Thomas
Burns and Joseph Kirkland fighting 1t out
for fourth money. On Friday night Stofft
and Weston will meet In the final game.
These two played the opening game in last
years championship tourney and Stofft
won. The recorda to date:
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Brookline by three up and two to play. In
the second division Parkman Shaw Of
Lenox defeated Dawson Lloyd Of Pitts
burg by one up over nineteen holes. Mad.
dock defeated ]. ]. Manning Of New York
by two up
The next regular tournament will be Sat-
urday, February 7. 1t will be a handf-
cap mixed foursome at eighteen holes.
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Won by the Holy Name A. A.
The basket ball team Of the Holy Name
Athletic Association Of b. Pstsrs Church
Friday night dsfsated the Bureau OF En-
craving team ct the formers hall, By thu
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ditional ports The following statement
was made by japanese legation official:
81 can assure you that the talk OF war
between Russia and Japan IS an lnVen-
ton. Japan has not the least intention
of taking that course. She proposes 20
wait and maintain her attitude of watch
fitness Japan and America are acting
on the same lines, and 1t would be dlthcult
for any other power to Withstand tIe
pressure they and Great Britain coulo
apply"
1t is said that Japan intends to do
nothing till October when the final
evacuat ton of Manchuria must occur. The
failure of Russia to withdraw from Man
churia would be followed by serious
move on the part OF Japan.
The Russian embassy mere regrets the
confusion which has arisen in CONSEQUENCES
of the publication of the report that
Prince Ching, head of the Chinese 1or-
eign office, had written refusing 10 oPGlI
ports in Manchuria. The Russian oHlcl3t -
believe with Washington that the hoie
was sent before China gave her assuf-
ances and they asserted positively tA1l
Russia intends to carry out to the letter
the assurances she has given ana tldt sue
will not interpose obstacles in the way OF
China observing her pledge to secretary
Hay.
A dispatch to Reuters Telegram Com
panv from St. Petersburg dated July
70 says;
The attitude Of Japan and the warlike
tone of the majority Of the japanese
press have attracted much attention IN
official circles here 1t is declared oy the
best informed people that there is no
likelihood of war, certainly not upon
Russia's initiative. 1t Is stated that Rus
STA has every motive for desiring peace,
chiefly for financial reasons with which
are bound up Il desire for extreme do
nestle reform, which the government
considers to be the most etficacious man
ner Of disarming internal discomfort and
nippng the revolutionary propaganda IN
the bud. 1t is believed to be impossible
from the Russian viewpoint for Japan
to embark in a contest with Russia SIN
gle-handed. and it is not thought she
will secure the material support of Great
Britain or the United States. Neverthe-
less Russia is taking every precaution to
strengthen her military and naval po-
stion in the Orient. believed this to be
the surest means of discouraging Japan
NJ. Lessers' Port Arthur conference is
said to have dealt chiefly with these
measures though they are declared to
be entirely precautionary, war being the
furtherest thing from the wishes of
the Russian government.
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he WAS BORN TOO EARLY
TO CAPTURE AN EARL DOM

London. July 24.-The committee on
privileges of the house Of lords today
decided against the claim of William Fur-
ner Thomas Poulett, Viscount Hinton the
former organ grinder in the streets OF
London to the eardom of Poulett, ana
in favor of the late earls son BY later
marriage.
The whole case turned on the question
Of legitimacy of the claimant, whose evil
dence and also that of his witnesses was
that the late earl Acknowledged him as his
son by his marriage with Elizabeth La
vinia Newman. who he married in 1915 1t
was not denied that Miss Newman, prior
to the marriage. lived with an officer,
Captain Granville The claimant was
born a few months after her marriage 70
the earl. II was claimed that the birth
was premature, which was supported by
medical testimony
The defense denied the encouragement
by the late earl Of the claimant Is mis- son
and asserted that on account OF the time
the earl had known Miss Newman ptlof
to their marriage it was impossible tor
the claimant to he his son.
The court decided that title to the prop
erty was not vested In the claimant nut
in the earIs' son, William john l-ydestoE
Poulett, who is still a minor.
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ARTIST WHIsTLER'S FUNERAL
Services Held at Chelsea in Church
Which He Attended.

London, July 22.-The body of James
Mcneil Whistler, the American artist
who died July H. was inferred this morn
ing in the family burial plot in the old
church at Chiswick. The funeral services
were held at Chelsea in the old church
where he often went with his mother
when she was alive.
The pallbearers were Sir James Guth-
RE, president of the Royal Scottish
academy; Charles Freer. George w. Van
derbilt, Edwin A: Abbey, John Lavery, of
the Royal Scottish academy, and Theodore
Duerot, all personal friends of the de-
ceased.
The relatives present included the
Misses Bernino Philip, M Philip and f. l.
Philip. Mr., and Mrs. Cecil Lawson, Mi.
and Mrs Charles whitley and Edwin
Goodwin.
In spite of the fact that no announce
ment of the funeral was made in the Lon
don papers, distinguished friends of the
deceased crowded the church.