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The Washington times., 1903-01-29
PENNSYL YANIA TO BE
At GEORGETOWN MEET
QuakerS TO Contest in Local
Indoor Games.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 29--The rumors
that Pennsylvania had been forbidden
by the faculty committee TO meet
Georgetown on the track, and also that
the Boston A. A. had declined to allow
Penn to compete in the two-mile relay
race at Boston, are both untrue. accord
ing to Coach She'll. OF the Pennsylvania
team. He said yesterday. This talk
about Pennsylvania not running against
Georgetown at their indoor games at
Washington and that the Boston y a
wo-id not allow us TO enter the two
mile relay race at Boston on February
il. is without foundation The PennsyI-
vania team will run in the one-miIe
relay with Georgetown and in the two
mile relay with Cornell. according to
the present plans We did not make an
entry at Boston in the two-mile. Not
more than two teams can run on their
track, and, knowing that, we decided to
elect the one-mile event. in which the
runners need more practice. We could
have entered the tyso-mile if we had
chosen, but we preferred the other"
The mfd-year examinations are not
seriously affecting the training Of the
track candidates, and a large number OF
men are out every day. Torrey and
Smith. of the football team. are trying
for the weight events. and, considering
the fact that they have had no expert
ence in such events, they are doing re-
maTkably well.
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
BERKELEY OVAL TO
SOLD At AUCTION
Famous Track on Which Arthur Duffey
Broke 1oo-Yard Record.

NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-Berkeley Oval.
at Morris Heights, New York city. where
many intercollegiate athletic champion
ship events have been decided in past
years. viii be sold to the highest bidder
on February Q. The property Is owned
by Frank Gould. and the value esti-
mated at $500 GOO. The land was placed
in the hands Of AUctioneer Hyman Van
Brink, and there wiz doubtless be many
bidders for the site
On the oval is a running track. a
cycle track. a football gridiron and a
baseball diamond. and stands large
enough TO accommodate more than 5000
spectators. In 1896 the princeton
football game was decided on the grid
iron before a tremendous crowd.
Under favorable conditions. Arthur
Duney. the Georgetown sprinteT, broke
the record for 100 yards on the running
track. This track was regarded as one
of the fastest in the country and it 8
expected that the Oval viii be continued
as an athletic field after the sale takes
placc
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
DELEHANTY LIKELY TO
PLAY WITH WASHINGTON
Certainly, He VIII Stay in American
League the Coming Season.

'DeIehanty viii play in Washington
or some other American League club
next season. You can bet your pile on
that" said President Postal Of the
Washington club, at Detroit, when asked
what the chances were for the New York
club to get the big hitter.
do you know" he continued. that
when it was known he had jumped his
contract other American League clubs
we're considering the advisability Of
raising AcCraw a few blue ones jast to
keep DeIehanty with the league. There
is no chance for him to play anywhere
else but Washington, unless the fans
down there should make it so UnpIeas-
ant that he would lose his usefulness
In that case he would go to another
American club, several of whom have
asked me to name a figure.
While I am down on contract jump
ers from the word 60 Del was in a
bad position when he signed with New
York He had already drawn on next
season and then went against the ponies,
with the usual result. He was about all
in and the temptation was too strong
to resist when lie was offered a big bank
roll to start in on the winters cam
Daign In New Orleans. Perhaps he has
been taught a lesson and viii tend TO
business the coming season and leave
the runners alone. I hope so. any
WgV."
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
CORBETT WILL PLAY IN
BROOKLYN OR GOTHAM
HanI0n and MCGraW Neg0-
tiating for Californian.

NEW YORK. Jan. 29.-Joe Corbeit
viii likely be a member of either the
New York or Brooklyn National League
teams next season. Both McGraw and
Hanlon have been negotiating with the
Californian for several days. Corbett
retired at the close of the season OF
1897. when he was at his best as a
pitcher His ability is well known. Ha
pitched for the All-Americans in a game
against the AIl-Nationals for the benefit
OF the mother of the late Winnie Mer-
Ger. He won with ease. He was con
sidered by many to be the best pitcher
in the league at the time of his retire
ment- He has been playing occasionally
of late with San Francisco amateur
teams. Jake Beckley. who is out in Cal
ifornia. says he is as good as ever, and
has all of his old speed and fine control.
Joe is a bro her to the ex-chamPion
pugiIist. who is responsible for his he
coming a profess 'onaI ball player. Jim
paid his exDenseA on the Baltimore
clubs Southern trip in 1895. He made
good and was at once signed to pitch
for the Orioles. BY his fine pitchine
in 1896 against the Cleveland club, ne
won the Temple cup for Baltimore.
COTbett has lately been looking after
a livery business in San Francisco.
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
PUGILISTIC NOTES.

The National Sporting Club. of London,
has made an offer of a S3, ,0CG purse and
$500 for expenses to sam Harris for a
bout between Terry MeGovern and Ben
Jordan. Harris viii accept if the expense
money is Increased to $1,000.
Joe Choynsh is credited as worth $50
coo. He has been boxing for nearly
fifteen years and in that time is said 10
have figured in nearly 200 fights.
Al Weinig of Buffalo, and Charley
HsgIey have been matched 10 box eight
rounds at Boston, on February Is.
Friends Of Patsey Sheppard, the old
time prize fighter Of Boston, are trying
to have him appointed sealer Of weights
and measures in that city.
Dal Hawkins. Of California, is to meet
Danny Duane at the Criterion \. c.. Bos-
ton, February 3.
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
FITZSIHHONS AGREES
TO MEET TOMMY RYAN
Ready to Tackle Syracuse
Man for Side Bet.

TOPEKA, Kan. Jan. 29.-Ro5ert F'itz-
simmons has agreed to fight Tommy
Ryan, holder OF the middleweight cham
pionship OF the world. He issued a
statement today declaring he would
meet Ryan before any reputable club for
good purse any time within six
months, with a side bet OF S10.000.
As Ryan is more than ready TO fsce
the Cornishman. and as the Fort Erie
A. c has already offered a s25. .0G0 purse
for such battle, there IS no reason
why the bout should not take place.
Fitzsimmons had previously been
quoted as saying that because of pre-
vtous contracts he would not be able TO
make match with Ryan. But he was
unable to Withstand the taunts OF the
champion. who has re-
peatedIy fnumated that Fitzsimmoua
feared him.
The Washington times., 1903-01-29

Il Is rumored about the ST Charles
corridors that even the specifications Of
the place, prepared by the Belgian ar
chitect who conceived the wonderful
roulette temples at Ostend, are now in
the possession of a certain powerful
politician and sporting magnate in New
York
However. there is no denying the fact
that Jerome's recent activity has served
to put damper upon the enthusiasm Of
the promoters Of gambling enterprises
il the United States. Had not Jerome
asserted himself the public would have
known Of the projected Saratoga
casino" months ago. for the men who
build and maintain elaborate gambling
resorts are not less sensible to the value
Of Advertising than the up-tO-date
merchant in commercial life.
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
HENRY NORMAN. SECURES
DIVORCE FROM HIS WIFE
Undefended Suit, Naming z. A. Fitz-
gerald as Correspondent, Stirs London.

LONDON, Jan. 29.-The divorce court
today heard a petition for divorce en-
tered by Henry Norman, the writer
and member of parliament, against his
wife. Menie MurieI, the auth0ress. The
petition charges Mrs. Norman with in
fidelity, and named Edward Arthur
Fitzgerald. +. L. S, F R. G. s, second
lieutenant in the Fifth Dragon Guards,
and private secretary and aide-de- camp
to the governor of the Gold Coast, as
correspondent. Mr.. Fitzgerald, who Is
the son of a British subject, was born
in Connecticut in 1871. He is known as
an author and traveller.
The attorneys for Mrs. Norman and
Mr. Fitzgerald informed thu court that
they would not contest the case. The
divorce was tEerCupOn granted.
The case created a stir in LOudons
literary set.
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
Y. NJ. I. ANNOUNCES
BASEBALL SCHEDULE


LEXINGTON, Va, Jan. 29-Cadet
Manager W. B. Anderson. Of Richmond,
Va. has arranged the Virginia Military
Institutes baseball schedule for the com
ing season. Following are the last year
men who will play: Couper, Crowdus,
Airport, r. H. Johnson, and CarneaI.
These, with men in barracks with good
records behind them, hold out brighter
prospects this year than ever before.
Cadet ". L. CoTneaI, Of Richmond. Va.
is the captain, and he has for the past
season done most Of the piching and
made fine record for continuous work.
The schedule:
At home on the grounds OF the Vir-
ginia Military Instltute-Eastern Col
Iege, of Front Royal, Va, March p.
Fishburne Military Academy, of Waynes-
boro. Va, March %; University of Penn
syIvania. March 2s; Washington and Lee
University, OF Lexington, Va, April +.
St. Johns College of Annapolis. Md.
April i; Washington and Lee Uni
veFsity, Of Lexington, Va, April Is.
Hampden-Sydney College April 20:
Richmond College, of Richmond. Va.
april %; Emory and Henry College. May
z, Virginia Polytechnic Institute. of
BIacksbuTg. Va May 4; Washington
and Lee University, OF Lexington, Va.
May 10.
Away from home-Universlty of Vir-
ginia in Charlottesville, Va, April Is:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Roam
oke. Va. May 16.
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
BASEBALL Ex M RACING ATHLETICS @@ @@ 0 aasss71 BOXING
NOTHER. BASEBALL
WAR SEEMS IMMINENT

check. Harry Goldman, who Is believed
to be the moving figure in opposition to
Hanlon, had previously been talked to
the receivers OF making a bid on the
property. Haulon's bid of $4,000 was &C
cepted- As the rent on Oriole Park was
payable before January Is, Mr. Tolson
said that the receivers were compelled
to make the sale before that time. Today
the case viii probably be taken up and
finished. It is known that Goldman has
held several consultations over the long
distance phone with President Pat Pow
ers, Of the Eastern League. It looks as
if the man who gets the grounds viii
win the franchise
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
ENFORCING
SIDEWALK REGULATIONS

The Police Department has been di-
rected by the District Commissioners
to enforce section 20, article g. Of the
regulations, which provides for the
placing Of retaining planks to keep dirt
from washing down upon the sidewalk
against property at the corner of Phiia-
deIphia Street and BrightwOod Avenue
This sidewalk was recently cleaned un-
der the supervision of Morris Hacker
superintendent Of roads. and the action
of the Commissioners was at his recon-
mendation to prevent 9 recurrence Of
the trouble
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
AMATEUR SPORTS.

The report purp0Tting 10 come frCm
London, England. that the A =. L OF
America sent a challenge TO the ANA
teur Athletic Association Of England 10
hold an international meeting next sum
mer is denied by Walter Il. Liginger.
president Of the A. a. l., who says the
misunderstanding in relation 10 this
matter is no doubt due to the efforts
Of George Orton aud 4 gentleman from
Philadelphia, who are trying 20 gey up
an All-AmeriCau track team 10 be sent
10 England next summer and 10 arrange
an international meeting. Elr. Orton
sent communication TO the a. a. T..
in regard TO this question, requesting
the 4. A L. 10 raufy the project. bu,
Is yet no action whatever has been
taken IN the matter by the a. A. [.
Sears, the fast Cornell sprfnter. has
been compelled TO give Up all athletic
work on account CT being behind in his
studies. This means q severe blow %
the Ithacaas tracE teams horez.
Yale. Princeton, and Harvard play
Georgetown az Georgetown and at home.
and Pennsylvania baIks and refuses to
play that university. The need OF uni
iormity in such a matter was never bet
ter shown.
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
MAYER & co.'s PRIZE CONTEST.

The stieker or tag sale contest which
was inaugurated by Mayer & Co. 415-417
Seventh Street. the weII-known furni-
ture store, viii end by February L
Thousands Of children have collected
stiekers and posters and are sending
them in in great quantities. The winner
Of the contest who has secured the great
Times.
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
WINS THREE
FROM THE WARRIORS

the Treasury quint took all three games
from the War Department five on the
Palace alleys. The boxing Of the
former was good, and by their victory
the Money Counters 20 ahead Of the
Warriors In the Leagua race.
De Yo was high man with fS4 aver
age. while Williams 209 single was one
better than that made by the former
Van Hoesen was next high man, with
an average Of 1S3. The score:
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
FOUR STREETS
DOWN MECHANICAL TEAM

the set Of games from the Mechanical
FIVE IN the Railway Relief Association
last night. They are now tied with the
MetropoIitans for first place. The second
game was decided by only two points.
But one was bowIed over the 500 mark
GarbeT, Of the winners. was high aver
age man. with I7S, and his 197 single was
best. McInttre vas second high man.
with 1s4 average, and mis- 1sS was next
highest single. The scores:
The Washington times., 1903-01-29

''Topsy' Hartsel. OF the Athletics,
thinks his brother is a baseball marvel
He says: He is faster than I am. and
he gave me a surprise when I was home
last BY showing ne a few things about
the game. I was telling Connie Mack
about him, and he told me to bring him
along with me when I came on in the
spring and have him train with US"
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
TURF AND TURFMEN.

Jockey Odom and his sixteen-year-old
bride are due to arrive in New Or
leans today. Odom may ride Kilogram
in the first race for w. Garrick.
Jerry Ransch. the California jockey
who will ride for ". K. Vanderbilt this
year in France, arrived in New York
from the Pacific coast On Monday He
was in high spirits at the prospect OF
his trip abroad He said that he would
be able 20 make weight at I0J pounds
without The slightest difficulty He is to
receive q retaining fee of so. Cos for
his services He Viii sail on the steam
ship La Champagne today
Lord Pepper. the Kantaka horse. own
ed by o. l. Richards, IS suffering from
Iockjaw and not expected to live While
in a race at New Orleans recently he
was kicked by Chic'.adee. The blow
struck the horse in the hook and laid
the flesh open to the bone The veterI-
nary who IS attending the horse enier-
tains little hope OF Lord Peppers re-
c0yery.
u. G. Ch5ckmorc says that the Brock
line dates for the country club meeting
will be June l3. 15. and IT, The last
named is d great holiday in Boston, be
ing Bunker Hill Day and great crowd
is anticipated.
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
URELL RIFLES DOWN
CORCORAN CADETS

The COrcoran Cadets were defeated
by the UreH Rifles last night in a
District League baseball game by the
score Of 13 to 9. Throughout the con-
test was close. Interesting and well
played
The score:
The Washington times., 1903-01-29

Philadelphia promoters and managers
have surrounded boxing with all the
necessary safeguards to keep the game
in a clean and healthy condition. They
thoroughly understand that the author
ties desire 10 keep the sport within the
bounds Of the law. and they have helped
them do this as far as possible But
boxing is liable TO be placed in jeopardy
in that city By the invasion Of New York
promoters, whose one sole object is
gain. Il seems 10 be up TO the PhiIa-
deIphia clubs to take some concerted
action for protection. Boxing would
still be legal in Gotham today had not
the public been mulcted out Of thousands
OF dollars by fake contests and pro-
moters-
The Washington times., 1903-01-29

The only thing which now interferes
with Terry McGoveFn going abroad to
fight Ben Jordan before the National
Sporting Club OF London is a difference
of $25c The club has agreed to hang
up a purse OF $4,000 and allow MeGovern
$500 for expenses Harris did not think
the allowance Tor expenses vas SUI
cient. and he cabled back that If the club
would allow 81, coo for expenses he would
take McGovern abroad.
In response TO his cable Harris re
ceived an answer late last night. stating
that the club had advanced It's expense
money 10 $3.50. Harris is still holding
out for the 81, geo expense money.
The Washington times., 1903-01-29

The New York Americans will wear
navy blue travelling suits. with white
and blue stockings.
The Washington times., 1903-01-29

"Skeets" Martin is treated royalty out
in San Francisco. He is Californian
and gained his fame there, where he is
highly regarded. It was hoped that he
would accept mounts, but as his stay is
limited he has decided not 10 ride. His
great success abroad has been welcomed.
as has the news that he will ride for
". c. Whitney this season IN England.
But for being engaged to ride AcefuI
IN the English Derby, Martin could have
received $500 for taking the mount on
the stable companion 10 Rock Sand. the
horse Danny Maher will ride.
The Washington times., 1903-01-29

Scarcely had Ed. Barrow accepted the
management Of the Detroit club than he
was offered that of the Philadelphia
National League Club.
The Washington times., 1903-01-29

". Il. Laudeman's Brooklyn and Sub
urban Handicap candidate. Hernando
was SHIPPED from Lexington to Louisville
yesterday. He viii be trained there for
his Eastern engagements by Pat"
Dunno. a pair of three-year-oIds, First
Chip and Rampooza. which were bought
for $4,000 last week by Pat" Dunno.
went with him. Dunno secured the ami
mails from Milton Young.
The Washington times., 1903-01-29

Corcorans Il Q 81 2 J. 9
UreIls .......6 , 0 0 -I3
ThTee-b base hits-scou. Z. Handfboe
and Burroughs. T'wo-base hits-BoyIe.
Bouvett. Kane and Connolly. Struck
out-By Havens. 19; by Boyle, Z. Out
on foul tips-By Hunt. 3; by Handiboe.
9. Bases on balls-By Hayens. /: by
Boyle. 10 Double plays-Scott and
Campbell; Hartnett and Kane Umpires
-Laurenson and Ross.
The Corcoran basketball team played d
practice game after the baseball contest
with the Crescent Athletic Club. OF
GaIaudet. which has recently Joined the
A. a. l.. and applied Tor admission 10
next years basketball league.
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
american Association TO PHf
a Team in Chicago Despite
Opposition BY Too Major
Organizations.
Heating on Sale Of Union
Park, Baltimore, Before
the Court Eastern League
Franchise Sought After.

George TeboaU. president Of the Louis
Vile club, in the American Association
predicts another baseball war. He says
The American Association will have
club n Chicago this year, notwith-
standing the edict Of MessTs. Hart and
Comiskey, and if they attempt to shut
Us out of that city by any underhand
business we will bring suit against both
leagues in the United States court IN
der the provision of the Sherman anti
trust law
eve viii ask for a restraining order
against both these gentlemen and their
associates if the American Association
IS willing to be good, but if they won't
let US in we viii create a small-sized
disturbance in basebaudom that may
possibly enlarge into a battle royal, Cor
We are not done
The owners of the American Assoeia-
ton clubs are all practical baseball men
They are not uovices, managericaly or
politically in baseball circles, and viii
stand up for their rights"
Treasurer Havenor, Of the Milwaukee
club. is firmly convinced club in Chi
cago would pay. and the association has
an option on property on the North
Side within ten minutes ride OF the
downtown district. He says:
'If the American and National
Leagues are coddling themselves with
the idea that the American Association
has given up all idea of placing a team
in Chicago their illusions viii soon be
disDelIed.'
After spending a whole day in a
hopeless endeavor TO induce George Z
Lennon 10 let go OF his Chicago club,
President T. J. hickey, of the Ameri-
can Association Baseball League.
changed his mind about its removal He
now believes a club in the Western me
tropolts would pay. Il may be another
baseball war
The hearing yesterday on the excep-
tions to the sale of Union Park. Balti-
more 10 Edward HanIon. came up be-
fore the court. The better part of the
time was taken up by the examination
Of Messrs. Tolson and Murphy, receivers
Of the old Baltimore club. Their testi-
mony was to the effect that they had
done everything possible TO make an ad-
yaRtage0us sale Of the property and had
brought the matter to the attention Of
all parties likely 10 be concerned.
Hanlon made his bid Of 50 600 or De
cember 81. accompanied by a certified
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
BASEBALL NOTES.

It is suggested that Pfnkerton men
viii be employed 20 discover the New
York ball park of the American League.
Jack Chesbro. the star player of the
National League last year, who has sign
ed with the New York American League
Club, will receive a salary Of $4,000 He
is the highest saIaried player on the
diamond
The Washington times., 1903-01-29

Herman Long has gone back in every
department of the game" said ". W.
Conant Thursday, 'and we could have
held him had We been anxious to- We
prefer Abattichio, who can hit" More
sour grapes" adds the Cleveland Plain
Dealer"
The Washington times., 1903-01-29
e by innings

Totals ......I3 10 Totals ..
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-10
GENERAL mRKxprs

Philadelphia, Pa.. July T. - -Four
was steady; winter sIgerfine. S299G
3l0;- Psunsylva.fia' roller. CiaEr. &3. IS
M5.5G; city EIils, extra. 6Gl6&a. 30.
Rye HoHr was quiet. lt g5.I5 BeF bar.
rel. Wheat was firm, No. 2 Pennsvl.
yania red. new, 79c. Corn was firm:
No ? yellow local, 5Sc. Oats we're
quiet; No. white. clipped. 45c.:
lower grades, 44c. Hay was steady.
No l timothy, S21 for large bales
Beef was steady; beef hams. $3.50 90.
Pork was firm; family. S21. Live
poultry, hens, 14c. old rOosters. Toe.
Dressed poultry, choice fowls, 22c.:
old roosters, 1015c. Butter steady:
creamery, 22c. per pound Eggs were
steady; New York and PENNSYLVANIA.
l6l5Q 17c. per dozen. Potatoes steady:
Rew, per barrel, S2500275.
Baltimore, Md, July Wheat was
aull; spot 7S5sq 7SAc.;. steamer No.
2 red, 1915 q 73%c.; southern. by sam
pie, 630 f8hc.; southern, on grade.
77520S1c. Corn was steady; snot.
561sc.; steamer mixed, 545aO O54Mc.:
southern white corn, 57060c. south
ern yellow corn. $40 59c. Oats were
firm No. white, &c; No. 9 mixed
4312c. Rye was dull; No. 2, sc;
No. 2 western, SIC.
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-10
EDWARDSVILLE.

Aliss Cora Cooper spent Saturday
aud Sunday with her friend Miss Ber-
tina LnugfeHow.
Mrs. Mary freenley spent from Fri.
day until Monday with her daughter.
Mrs. G. lber. Saunders of Goldsboro.
Miss Alverdi d u was he guest of
Miss NJ szie Hopkins Sunday
Mrs. Annie HOpams was the guest
ot Mrs. Laura GO per Suoday
Miss De la Din visited Edwards
willie SIHdav.
Th0mes Hurd is on the sick-list.
Nm. Horsey and u.ife visited Cor
dean Cooper and family saturday.
James H. Edwards and wife visited
their parents Sunday.
Farmers are very busy threshing
wheat.
Several of our Young folks attended
the grove meeting at GOldsbJro sun
dty
Milford chronicle., 1903-07-10
s,nIen cnmern I.nnse..

"The sale of camera lenses Is a com
paratiyely new branch of the pawn
brokers' trade" said a dealer in photo.
graphic supplies, but a large number
from that source come to the trade to
be reftted with shutters and fanges.
A good lens costs anywhere from $50
TO $3.50, and is as easy to raise money
on as good watch But you will no.
tice that the lenses you see in pawn
brokers windows are without the
fanges. That is a sure sign they have
been stolen Very few sneak thieves
know enough TO lift ont shutter and
all, but they can get the lens and make
away with it By a simple turn of the
wrist. If a maa who owned a camera
We're TO take his naked lens to a pawn
shop and say he owned it lie would not
De believed, and would have TO be con-
tent with the extremely small loan
usually made upon a stolen lens.
PawnbrOkers are willing to take
chances with them. because the risk Of
detection is almost nil and the profits
great when they make q sale ANA
eur PHOTOGRAPHERS who know their
'vsiness cta pick up q eood many
'argains 10 the New York pawn
hops. New York Times.