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The Washington times., 1903-08-07
SPALDING'S OFFICIAL
GUIDE A VALUABLE ONE

Spalding's Ofhcial Football Guide for
1908 has been published earlier this
year than usual, owing to the great In
terest shown all over the country in the
newly revised rules which are printed
exclusively in the Guide.
AS in former years the Guide has
been edited by Walter Camp, and sur
passes all previous editions in the at
tractiveness of it's contents.
Details of the principal changes in
last years rules. with a diagram show
ing the new "checkerboard" arrange
ment. precede the rules themselves.
The latter have new and very cOpious
index which Will be OF great assistance
in finding particular portions of any
rule
The Guide has always made a special
feature of illustrations and records. and
this year reaches high-water mark in
the number of each.
The Washington times., 1903-08-07

A canvass of pugiIistic experts ard
prominent lighters as TO who would win
in the coming encounter between James
J. COrbett and James J. Jefries for the
heavyweight championship OF the world
shows that the majority are Of the opin-
ion that Jeffries will be the victor. Here
is what the fighters say:
Gus Ruhlin-Jeffries will win. 1 expect
Corbett to give him hard fight
Kid" McCoy-Corbett will be beaten
again by Jeffries. The latter is too
strong and also too stiff a puncher for
him.
Tom Sharkey-Corbett IS liable to beat
Jeffries this time. Corbett is in such
great shape that his condition will help
him greatly.
Peter Maher-Corbett has no chance If
defeating Jeffries. JefTries beat him be-
fore and he will do so again.
George Gardner-Corbett's condition
and his wonderful science will probably
assist him in securing the decision Oh
points.
Jack Root-Jefries will beat Corbett.
| don't think Corbett is the great fighter
he was several years ago.
Young Corbett"-I don't care about
picking winner. as both men are my
friends 1t ought to be a slashing fight.
Terry McGovern-Jeffries will win in a
walk Corbett viii not be able to stand
many of Jeffries' body punches.
Matty Matthew'S look for Corbett TO
secure the decision over Jefrles on
points.
Jack Monroe-Jeffries ought to win, as
he is too hard for Corbett
Following are the opinion of prominent
promoters Of fights:
Eddie Burke think Jeffries will
surely best Corbett- 1 look for him TO
do the trick in about twelve rounds.
George Cousidine-Although Corbett is
in better shape than ever. cannot see
how he is going to beat such a rugged
| fighter as Jeffries
Parson Davies-In comparing both men
I can't see how Corbett can possibly beat
Jeffries.
Johnny Considine-I think ii will be a
great fight. 1 refuse to pick winner, as
both men are my friends.
Jim Kennedy-With both men in such
great shape I am of the opinion they will
furnish one Of the best fights between
big men ever fought.
Pat Powers Il agree with Kennedy
when he says the fight viii be a great
one. AS Corbett is fit. that will mean q
hard fought battle.
Charley White-I refuse tc give an
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
SENIORS WALLOP TIE
JUNIORS IN CLOSE GAME

The senior department Of the District
Athletic Club took a fall out of the iun-
ior department Of the same organiza-
ton yesterday and won in the twelfth
inning by 6 10 9.
The game was a pitchers battle be-
tween Sullivan and Niedfeldt. and should
have ended in victory for the latter
pitcher. but for an error of Kane in the
ninth. which let IN three scores. The
series stands even. a victory and defeat
for each club. and Sundays game will
decide the contest.
r. H E
Seniors % O1O1OOSO O1-6 /
Juniors q 0 0 0 1 1 0 O--5 II 3
Batteries-SulIivan and Reed. Med
feldt ard Bond
Earned runs-Seniors. 2: Juniors. 4.
Two base hit-Reed. Home runs-Bond
Kane. O'Dea- Double plays-Seniors. l;
Juniors, l. Triple play-Seniors, Meyer
10 Miller TO Reed First base on balls
on Sullivan, 5; of Niedfeldt, 7. Strike
outs-By Sullivan S. by NiedfeIdt. II.
Wild pitches-Niedfeldt. 2 Time OF game
. hours and 10 minutes. Umpires-
Messrs. Grant and Oils.
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
CHESAPEAKE'S REGATTA.

EASTON. Nd. Aug. THE annual re-
gatta Of the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club
will take place on the Tired Avon River
tomorrow This will be the second log
Of the contest for the handsome silver
service donated by the members of the
club. The John 3. Harrison. owned by
Mr.. McAllister, OF Baltimore, won the
race last year. The yacht winning three
races is entitled TO the ownership of :he
silver service. This years regatta Is
expected TO be one of the best ever held
under the auspices OF the clsb.
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
No Hits Until Fifth.

Not a Senator made a hit until the
fifth inning when CoughIin squeezed one
through short Tannehill was never In
danger and took matters as coolIy as
Abe Wilson, when the latter is at his
best.
The Invaders broke the ice in the
third on OCOnnor's two-sacker and Con-
roy's hit 10 right. In the sixth two
more came their way. Williams hit
through Moran. who should have gotten
IL. but he was forced a moment later at
second by Fultz. Camel singled to left
and Dave took second, then came Nc
Farland's two-bagger and both scored
In the seventh Elberfeld walked. stole
second, and scored on Jimmy Williams
twO-base rap.
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
SALT LAKE CITY BARS
ALL PUGILISTlC STARS

SALT LAKE. Utah. Aug. 7.-As a re-
suit Of the crooked fight put up by Chi
cago Jack Daily dn his meeting with
Jerry Mccarthy Wednesday night, Chief
of Police Burbidge came out with he
announcement that all priZeflghters now
in Salt Lake would have to leave town
Immediately or take their chances Of
escaping arrest for vagrancy.
Captain Burbidge says:
we have reached the conclusion that
the best way out of ii is TO Just rid the
town Of the whole bunch. This thing
coming on top of what has been pulled
off here is adding insult to injury, and
We are going to get Them all out Of
here"
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
ERNIE IN THE FIRST.

CHESTER. Pa, Aug. Z. - The first
round of what was supposed to be the
wIad-uD of the game of the West End
Athletic Club. of Chester. last evening
proved to be fatal to the aspirations Of
Jack McLane. In less than half a min
ute Erne landed right cross TO the
Jaw. McLane dropped. and IL was a cou-
Pile of hours later when he had fully
recovered.
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TO GO FOR RECORD.

NEW YORK. Aug. THE New York
Trotting Association announces that Lou
Dillon, 2:022s. the new queen of trotters,
will make an attempt on Monday. Au-
gust II to beat the worlds record. 2:02H
at the grand circuit meeting to be held
at the Brighton Beach race track C. K
G. Billings, who owns her, viii bring his
stable OF famous horses here for the
Brighton meeting. Other notable exhi-
billions at the meeting will be made by
John 4. McFc~~on, 2:051z. and by Dan
Patch, 1891. horse starting to bea:
bis record
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
RARRY FoPBEs coNFIDENr.

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal. aug. BAN
tamweight Champion Harry Forbes. who
is to meet frankie Neil here the night
before the Corbett-Jenries fight. is safe
" installed at his quarters and has
buckled down to hard work for mis- fight.
Neil has been working industriously N
preparation for the mill. He says: !!
feel confident OF beating this man
Forbes"
The Washington times., 1903-08-07

opinion as to which man will win I
think Corbett Will give Jeffries as good
a fight as he did at Coney Island.
Tom O'Rourke-JeffTies will beat Cor
bett as sure as I am going TO eat my
dinner.
Sam Bernard-"Jen" is my selection.
He is too strong for Corbett.
Sam Harris-Jeffries should beat Cor
bett in spite of the latter's great phys
zeal condition and cleverness.
Paddy SuIlivan-There Is nothing 20 it.
Jeffries viii win as Waterboy did
Joe Vendig - Jefries will carry my
money. / think he will win in canter.
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
PEARSON HIT HARD AND
CLEVELAND DROPS GAME

The Tigers took a close game from
Lajoie's Blues yesterday to 6. Pear
sons box work was not the best At
tendance, 3,O75.
R H Z.
Cleveland 20 0 0 0 1-6 10 l
Batteries-DonoYan and Mcclure:
Pearson aud Bemis. Umpire-Connolly
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
DR.. HARRY WHITE TWiRLS
WHITE SOX TO VICTORY

DR.. Harry White pitched gilt-edged
ball yesterday. and in consequence the
White Sox trimmed St. Louis with ease.
Attendance. 1850. Score:
R. H. E.
Chicago. ... 1000 O1Ox-5 u /
Batteries-White and Slattery; Sew
ers and ks hoe. Umpire-O'LougElin.
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
JEFF" PRONOUNCED
FIT BY PHYSICIANS
Corbet Invents New Blow Known as "Clevical Punch"
What the Wise Ones Say.

HARDIN SPRINGS, Cal, Aug. 7.--Jef-
fries has been officially pronounced
ready for the fight by DR.. c. T. Till
man, who was sent here by the Yose-
mite Club to see that the champions
physical condition complies with the
requirements of the law.
DR.. TilIman saw Jeffries stripped in
his training quarters and went over him
with stethoscope and tape line. The
big fellows heart, stomach. lungs, liver,
spleen and kidneys were examined su-
perfcially and declared perfectly nor
NAL and sound
JeffrIes cut out his gymnasium work
yesterday and walked seven miles. In
the afternoon he rested because of the
heat
ALAMEDA, Cal, Aug. 7.-Ex-Cham-
piOn Corbett has materialized a new
punch which he expects to accomplish
wonders when he meets Jeffries next
week. He calls il the clevical punch.
1t is a sort of down cut, striking the
opponent on the clevicaI bone. Kenny
declared Corbett had tried 1t on him
with the result that it floored him
several times in rapid succession.
Corbett spared twenty minutes yes
terday with Sam Berger. He seemed
very sprightly and later tipped the
scales at 1854 pounds. This is the
heaviest weight he has yet shown and
ne claims to feel better than ever be-
fore
Despite his claims of excellent health
Corbett's left shoulder is adorned with
a plaster, there TO knock out a touch
of rheumatism or cold.
The Washington times., 1903-08-07

First base by Washington, /
Left on bases-Washington. 2; New
York, 7: First base on bahs-Oh Wilson,
4; of Tannehill. l. Struck out-By VIII
son. 2; by Tannehill. l. Two base hits
O'Connor, Conroy, Mcfarland, and Will
liams. Sacrifice hit-KtttTedge. Stolen
bases-Conroy. Keeler, and Elberfeld.
Double play-Elberfeld TO Williams 10
Camel. Umpire-Mr. Sheridan. Time of
game hour and 49, minutes.
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
AMONG THE AMATEURS.

The Orioles would like to arrange
games with all eighteen year old teams
In the District. Address challenges TO
Charles Dowd. 60 L Street northwest.
The Harlem Athletic Club has organ
lied for the season and would like to
arrange games with teams in the city
averaging thirteen years. Address
challenges to Robert Vaughan. Con
duit Road, Georgetown. D. c.
The Myrtle Stars. IT.. defeated the
Herbert team in an eleven-inning con-
test by the score OF 10 to g. The feature
OF the game was the pitching OF Rod
gers, and who tied the score in the
ninth inning by his clean three-base ait.
Teams averaging thirteen years, desir-
ing games. send challenges TO B. Rod
gers, SO Myrtle Street northeast.
The Little Stars defeated the Port
ners yesterday at Sixteenth and U
Streets northwest. The features of the
game wero the pitching Of Murphy, who
struck out nine men. and the catch
ing OF DUgan on the Little Stars.
The score:
RHE.
Little Stars ...3 42114O -15 8 2
Portners .....2 01-s 8 s
The c. D. Kenny Baseball Club has
challenged the A. J. Hughes team to a
game which will be played on Monday.
Thomas J. Trodden, jr., will pitch for
the Kennys and 4. J. Hughes for the
opposing team.
The Radfords forfeited the game to
the Marines yesterday afternoon, be-
cause they refused 10 play on. wher
the score stood TO in their favor.
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
FRED GERHARD MAKES
A TRIPLE KILLING
Former Smart Set Leader
Wins Three Races.
RAGLAN WINS $4,000 STAKE
Little Fiily Captures the Spinaway
Event on the First Day Under
New Owners CoIors.

SARATOGA. n. Y. Aug. Freddie"
Gebhard, at one time the glass of fash
ion among the smart set OF New York,
is the most popular man in this village
today. Through three of his horses, that
won races at the track, he jumped into
the Hmelight of publicity, after nearly
fifteen years Of comparatively quiet in
activity.
Gerhard must have had a bunch that
his horses would be successful. for he
wore a cerise tie with gold spots. the
counterpart of his racing colOrs out to
the course Men and women who are
superstitiOus are looking for signs" to
influence their wagers, took this indica-
ton of loyalty to the stable as a "tip"
and backed his horses. Result: Great
Joy and increased wealth among the
spectators who saw the flaming cravat
on the bosom of Gerhard
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
Gay Boy First.

The Gerhard colt Cay Boy won the
opening race in sensational style. a
furlong from home the colt was appar-
emily beaten by Coburg, which had
three lengths advantage, and was run
ming easily. IN the last fifty yards Hoar,
on Coburg, eased his mount and the colt
Immediately began to shorten his stride.
Fuller was quick to realize this and
nipped the race from Hoar on the post
by d head.
For a long time the crowd of bettors
at the lower end of the grandstand could
not realize the fact that Coburg was
beaten. The boOkmakers thought the
posting Of Gay Boys number was mis-
take. They cried: Take down that nun
Der, you robbers" For a time it seemed
the crowd would fight the decision.
Gebhard's Raglan, which he bought
from John E Madden Wednesday, won
the rich Sptnaway Stakes. worth $4,000
in a sensational finish by head The
winner. a haIf-sister 10 W. c. whitney
Gunfre, displayed all the speed and
stamina of the latter.
The Washington times., 1903-08-07

Pittsburg critics have finally begun
war on the gamblers who attend gam 2.
Barney Dreyfus is also anxious TO
stamp out this practice.
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
A Slow Game.

The game was a slow and uninterest-
ing one and dragged from the start. An
occasional bright flash of fielding re-
icvcd the monotony. Setback in par
icular doing some fine work; but the
puerlle efforts of the home team at bat
were strangely reminiscent of a sand lot
club New York went in to win and did
II decisively, having batted in four runs
up to their half of the eighth inning
when Sheridan finally called the game
on account of rain.
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
A NEW GOLF RECORD
MADE BY Mr.. TRAVIS
Hangs Up New Figures for Man
chester Course.

MANCHESTER. VT, Aug Tin an
open scratch tournament on the Elk
wanok course yesterday. in the qualify
ing round. Travis broke the course rec
ord and won the gross score prize.
Travis played wonderful golf in the
morning round and broke the course
record by three strokes, returning a card
Of II for the IS holes. His full card for
the SO holes was:
The Washington times., 1903-08-07

Batteries-Bender and Schreck. Young
and Criger. UmpiTe-Hassett
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
Runs Grand Race.

Raglan had the outside position at the
start and was compelled TO run at least
forty yards farther than her rivals IN
the stretch she was fourth, many lengths
behind Memories. After a hard chase
she overhauled the leaders and won on
the post from Little EN-, which beat
Memories head for second money The
wind-up Of Gcbhard's luck came IL
the last race His flly. Cottage Maid, n
% TO I in the betting, ran of with the
purse. She led from start TO finish and
the club house contingent yelled with
delight.
II was the most memorable days rae
ing for Gerhard since the days when
Eole and St. Savior delighted Mrs
Langtry by their prOwess.
August Belmont made his first visit
of the season to the track. II was not
Sn suspicious day for his colors. In the
Spinaway Stakes his crack flly Fine
Art, half sister to Fire Arm and Fire
Eater, was left at the post.
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
SENATORS SHUT OUT
BY HIGRLANDERS
Clark Griffith's Invaders Do
the Trick, 4 TO o.
TANNEHILL FOOLS THEM
~Jess" Allow Statesmen But Three
Scratch Hits, While Wilson Was
Hit Hard and Frequently.
TANNEHILL FOOLS THEM

The Senators were either assaulted by
stage fright, due to the eagle eyes or
Ban Johnson, Fred Postal, and Mr.. AL
lor riveted upon them yesterday at
ternoOn. or else they had kinks in their
backs they couldn't untwist. since they
failed most miserably to connect with
TannehilPs benders. getting in all bur
three scratch hits.
On the other hand. ABE" Wilson was
the juiciest of cherry pies for the In
vadeES and the merry crack of their
bats was heard far and near
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
ATHLETICS TURN THE
TABLES ON BOSTONIANS

The Athletics turned the tables on the
Boston team yesterday and won an
eighr-inning game to 9. Attendance,
1861.
R-H.E.
Philadelphia. OOO2 2Ox4 u 2
Boston l 0 0 % 3 0
Batteries-Bender and Schreck, Young
The Washington times., 1903-08-07
Two Horse Race.

In the subsequent race Masterman,
Belmont's champion old horse. was
beaten easily by John A. brakes Run
nels. This contest was practically a
match, as all the horses were with
drawn except the two named. The track
was very heavy and the time of the race
1:48. MasteTman did not run the dis
lance in $50, nearly two seconds slower
time than that made by Cottage Maid
q maiden" Masterman's showing was
the worst of the season.
This race was a battle royal between
the two great betting factions of the
East and West. and the latter won.
John A. Drake and John W. Gates.
combined. won $4,000 Senator P. H.
McCarren lost the largest amount SIS
coo. among the Eastern plungers.
The Washington times., 1903-08-07

The Orioles would like to arrange
games with all eighteen year old teams
in the District. Address challenges TO
Charles Dowd. 60 L Street northwest.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-19
INTERCOLLEGIATE
WRESTLING BOUTS

NEW YORK, Dec. 1s.-wrestling is to
play much more prominent part in the
world of college sports this winter than
ever before. Yale and Columbia, which have
met several times on the mat, have sug-
gested to three other universities the or
ganization of an intercollegiate wrestling
association. One of these institutions at least
is expected to join Fin the scheme at once
collegiate wrestling meet at New Haven
early next year. Invitations have been sent
to Harvard, the University OF Pennsylva-
MIA and Princeton, and Harvard, IL is I'M
derstood, Is ready to join the new associa-
ton.
The contestants are to be divided into
four classes instead OF three only, as in
There are feather-weight. welter-weight
middle-weight and heavy weight. Instead of
the first two classes Yale and Columbia
have been accustomed to have a light
weight competition.
Each college Is to send one representa- tive
in each class, and he is to meet the repre-
sentatives of every other institution m the
same class. The bouts will be continued
until a fall is secured. only pin falls to
count.
In the matches which have been arranged
at New Haven for the Yale wrestlers next
March an innovation has been instituted i'm
the form OF a contest for feather weights
who are to weigh in at a very low figure
The weight limit for this class has been
set at ZIG pounds. and at this weight ii is
thought that a number of athletes will con-
test who have been debarred as result
OF their weight from competing. Columbia
has lost the services of Gustav Bojus her
best instructor. She Is arranging a series
of monthly contests on the mat
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-19
JOHNSON'S SALARY
INCREASED TO $4,000
Owners Wanted to Make Him a
Present of $1,000, but He
Would Not.Accept.
WASHINGTON CLUB SALE
New Syndicate Will Buy the
Franchise-Magnates Favor
Short Schedule.
WASHINGTON CLUB SAIL

CHICAGO, Dec. 1S-Owners of the Amer
lean Baseball League, at their annual meet
ing to-day, voted TO increase President Ban
Johnsons salary $500 year, making his
pay $4,000 year, the increase to last for
six years. or as long as the present agree
ment of the clubs composing the League
exists In addition the owners endeavored
TO persuade President Johnson to accept
present of 5000, which they voted to give
him in recognition of his efficient work.
But Mr.. Johnson objected so strenuously
that the owners finally withdrew the offer.
The principal topic under discussion at
to-day's meeting was the Washington club.
President Johnson said that everything
had been arranged for the transfer of the
Washington club to a new syndicate. w.
j. Lambert, of this syndicate, was in COM
munication with President Johnson over
the telephone and said that everything was
all right, but asked that johnson come to
Washington to complete the negotiations.
A resolution was adopted giving Mr.. john
son power to act for the League, and the
deal will be closed. Manager Tom Lotus
announced that he would not be with the
Washington club next year, provided that
he secured the stock he owns in the club
No announcement was made as to who the
new owners of the club will be.
resolution was adopted by the League
TO the effect that no club shall have more
than sixteen players on the salary list after
June l. Several of the owners objected to
the resolution, but after considerable dis
cussion they were prevailed on to vote for
it's adoption.
President Johnson was authorized to APP
point committee to change the constitu-
ton to conform to the present conditions
of the new national agreement
A schedule committee was also appointed,
and il will confer with corresponding
committee of the National League. While
this committee was uninstructed, the gen.
eral sentiment of the magnates was for a
shorter schedule than the 154 games agreed
on yesterday, and, 1t is said, an effort will
be made to bring the National League COM
mittee to the same view.
After several other minor questions had
been settled the meeting adjourned until
March 3, when another meeting will be held
in New York to ratify the work Of the
schedule committee.