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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17
UNIFORM PLAYING
RULES ESSENTIAL

Uniformity of playing rules for the whole
country is one of the most important and
essential features of the game" said James
A. Hart. president of the Chicago club, to
a Chicago reporter the other day. Some of
the critics have been saying that such
variations as foul-strike rule in one league
ter. 1t would matter. The rules should be
kept identical in all the leagues.
II have been strongly in favor OF a three
ball rule. giving the batsman his base on
three called balls instead OF four, but /
have decided not to urge its passage this
season. Let the present rules be thorough
ly tested for another season. just as they
are. Were 1 to advocate any changes now,
it would seem as though l were recedng
from my position as an unchanged cham
pion of the foul strike.
'All the changes in rules for the past
twenty years have been made. not with any
idea of radical departures but TO keen the
game just at its best, and most of the
changes have been necessitated by the fact
that III, players grew too shrewd for the
rules-Outgrew the statutes. and had To be
governed by new laws.
I'VE abolished the fOul-out-on- first bound.
because the players were getting * down
too fine. Then we had 10 do away with
the fOul-tip-Out, for IL came 10 such pass
that the catchers We're swapping their fin
gers, clucking with their tongues. or even
swapping rubber bands 10 fool the umpires
and the ensuing rows were endless The
abrogation Of that rule lost the team I had
at that tme-the Bostons-thc pennant
We were beaten out by one game, and
we would have won by a dozen. for John
Clarkson's rise ball was always clicking Off
into foul tips. and Charlie Bennett had the
trick of mailing them down TO a perfection
little later we found that the pitchers
IA m
20 lopsided extent, and We set the pitchers
farther back I'm the diamond.
Then came the international fouling of
OF good balls and the consequent delaying
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17
GOLDEN MAXIM IS
IN FINE CONDITION
New York Morning Telegraph.

New York Morning Telegraph.
Golden Maxim, one of the prominent can
didates for honors in the big handicaps.
is in fine fettle at Sheepshead Bay. His
legs, contrary to the general impression,
never troubled this horse. They and his
ankles are as clean and without blemish
as on the day he was foaled. His feet, how
ever, did bother him more than a little,
but his trainer, ]. Mclaughlin, says he
has every reason to hope he will train on
in the right way this year. The only other
trouble which the horse ever had was the
result of an accident. While going home
from the races one day last summer he got
tangled I'D with a trolley car and hurt
himself across the loins. The injury soon
yielded to treatment, however, and no
trouble on that score is thought of.
Last year, because Of his bad feet,
Golden Maxim raced only six times, start
ing off with an easy win from Carbuncle
and River Pirate, to whom he was giving
weight. He was got as ready for the
Brooklyn Derby as his feet would permit
and, in it, ran second to Whorler. He was
unplaced to Injunction and Eugenia Burch
in the Spindrift and, he pulled up sound
the trainer had pleasant anticipations of
a Realization victory five days after. But
in that race he met Africander and de-
feat though he ran a grand race, making
the stiffest sort of pace for more than a
mile and a quarter.
This was unquestionably the best race in
his career-so good, in fact, that the frac-
tional time for mile and quarter is re-
called. 1t was "a. AZ 3-5, 1:0O lib, 1:26A,
1:39, 1:51&4, 2:O5. There were some persons
who thought he might have beaten Afri-
cander had not his jockey made so much of
him, but Africander was hemmed in a
couple of times in the race and barely got
an opening, which enabled him to get
through and win. Afterward he won the
Islip handicap at Brighton, a mile and a
furlong, in $50 LIS, beating Roehampton and
Dom Paul. 1t was while returning from
this race that ne got in collision with the
trolley car and was not again seen out I'M
til Oct. IL, when he was unplaced in an
overnight handicap.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17
Game No. e-"Defiance."

(a) Forms the opening first introduced
by Anderson against Wyllie in 1S47. and
named as above because 1t defles or pre-
vents the formation of the Fife" opening.
OBJ I'll is quite safe, but not so strong
while SO, 22-lS, 1872, 25-lS, I'll, 26-22,
11-15 is-l1, S-l5. 30-25, As, 24-20, 15-24,
2S-ls Sill, 22-1S, 10-15, 19-10 6-22. 25-1s,
81, 2s-25, Ito, 25-22, 10-l5, 31-H, 12-l6,
PA 1913 draws.
(c) 22-17, As. 17-1s. So is weak for
White
Id 24-20, 6-9, 26-22, Ills, 29-25 draws.
(e) A strong move. very popular with ex-
perts but Ills 2E20, 15-2, 2S-19, As.
25-22, l0-15, 19-10 els, 23-lS, etc. is a
sound draw.
% This is looked upon as the only prac-
teal line to draw.
(g) 2-6 is a good move, but is and As
are weak.
CHI Black has two strong alternatives, viz. /:
As, 22-1S, 14-11, Ala, 10-17, 19-15, 17-22,
etc, drawn, or rs, 19--16, 12-19 23-16. As,
27-23 S-l1, PIT, 1922, 26-l7, 6-9, 30-26,
9-13, 26-22 drawn.
ID White cannot vary here with safety.
% As is a safe draw, but not so strong.
C) 26-22, 17-26, 31-22, 10, S-25, 2-6,
drawn.
% 27-23 loses by Ill, 1915, 12-l6. Black
wins.
Cm) &C. 15-1o. 9-ts. so-2s gives White a
strong ending.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17
TOMMY SULLIVAN HAS
HIGH ASPIRATIONS
ST. Louis GIobe-Democrat.


Brooklyn" Tommy Sullivan, boxing in
that he will be the feather-weight champion
before many months roll by.
Young Corbett has admitted that he can
not possibly make the feather-weight limit,
122 pounds, any more. Abe Attell has de-
feated practically every man with a claim
on the title. 1t is only a matter of few
months and a few more fights until he will
be recognized as the genuine feather-weight
champion. Corbett most probably will de-
feat Britt and then claim the lightweight
championship. When Attell is recognized
as the champion then I will get busy" de-
declares Sullivan. 81 am certain l can de-
feat AttelI AS soon as he is the champion
1 will go after him and force him to fight
me at the featherweight limit. / only weigh
12S pounds at present. / eat and drink
everything l want, and have been trying to
take on weight. IL given time enough 1
can make 122 pounds without weakening
myself very much. Attell could not jab me
like he did Yanger and kid" Broad and
others. Jimmy Regain, although much
lighter than Attell. got to Abe easily.
Johnny was badly advised, as he was not
nearly as strong Attell. and gradually
mixing with Attell wore him out Still the
punch can defeat Abe easily. | am not try
ing to boost myself but / do say that 1 can
hit clean and hard, something Attell can
not do. If | could get him in the ring with
me i would demonstrate this. When fight
ing men of my own weight most OF my
fights / won on knockouts. Jack McClel-
land and the others who bested me were
too heavy for me. If l get chance TO work
my shift Attel he will go down. He is
the one man | know | can beat. Kid Her
man and the others / have easily bested
so that Abe is the only man / will have to
defeat. Attempts were made several times
to match with Attell- Attell did not
I. want any of my game. j do not intend TO
fight issue any challenges until Attell
Is recognized as the feather-weight cham
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

this season than was done last year, as
this city is one of the best holiday cities
in the entire circuit. largely because Sunday
ball is not allowed here. 1t will be hard
matter for Indianapolis to play its full quota
Of seventy-eight at-home games when Sun
day games are not allowed and there will
be very few open dates during the season.
Double-headers promise to be very common
next season
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

Only a short time now remains before
the members of the rules committee of the
two major leagues will have 10 report back
TO the leagues what laws are to govern the
game for the coming year. Many changes
have been suggested for the consideration
of the rule-makers. but as yet nothing
definite has been decided on by either com
mittee. A magnate now advocates the
adjustment of hunts where man is on
first base. This would cut out sacrificing
hits. one of the most essential features of
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

The American League has raised a pecul-
lar point in the Sunday ball controversy in
New York. johnson has claimed that 20
play Sunday games at the park in question
would not be a violation of the agreement
between the National and American
Leagues, as the park Is located seven miles
from Brooklyn's baseball park. But the
park is not five miles from the city of
Brooklyn. and. therefore, the agreement
would be violated
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17
III, IA, ~
.nto the loss known
Easy Problems Continued.

Problem No. 6-Banks. Biack-Men on M.
teen and twenty, king on thirty-one. White
Men on twenty-three and twenty-seven,
win. Solution: 27-24 a-27 2s-S2, S1-2s,
BIS. 15-22, $50. White wins. An old
one, but useful and pretty.
Problem No. banks. Black-Men on
eight, eleven, fifteen, eighteen, nineteen
and twenty-six. White-Men on twenty,
twenty-five and thirty-two; kings on seven
and ten. Black to move and win. Solu-
ton: 1913, Tic, s-12. 1913 1s-22 2-1s,
26-31, 1926 3l-l5, 32-27, 12-l9. Black wins.
A hAanfiful stroke
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

pion. I am perfectly satisfied at present
AS soon as Attell gets his title he will
fight me. 1t will be worth my while, as II
will mean a championship for me. L am
only twenty-three years old. and was never
: in better condition in my life. / hope Abe
hurries UP and gets his title. AS sure as
he does l will go after him for a match
and Timothy Sullivan will thereafter wear
the championship crown. 1 will make the
weight and whip Attell soon as Attell
convinces the public that he is the feather
weight champion. which he really is"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

w. II. Watkins, Foxy Grandpa told
Isadore Mautner, of the Fort Wayne club,
that he anxious to sign Outfielder
Hardy under reserve to Fort Wayne Watty
said that his team would play Fort Wayne
and he would give Mautner his choice of
any Of the young players that the Mime
apolis club did not want. Mautner could
not see II that way and while Hardy may
not play with Fort Wayne next season, the
club that will get him will have to offer
better Inducements
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

12-19. 27-2s. S-12, 2s-1s, 12-1s, M-27. s-l4,
49, 5-14, 27-2S. 11-l6, 20-I1, 7-16. 32-27,
draws.
% 27-24 or 2S-24 runs into the loss known
as the Goose Walk"
23-16, 6-10 32-27. 10-17, 1S-14, 1-6. 27-23,
6-1O 31-27, 17-21, 2s-24, 10-17. 23-19 draws.
Qk) 2S-24 is a weak line and should be
avoided.
Cd 2E1s, 15-24, 2S-l9, ILL. 32-2S, lola,
2S-2, 81, 22-lS, 1-5. Drawn same as trunk.
(m) Alt loses by 23-lS. but 81 draws.
n) ITO. 22-1s, 60 draws, but Is not COM
mendable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

Willie Fitzgerald had Joe Cans groggy in
their recent fight az Detroit. Reports say
that Fitzgerald could have won had he
followed up his advantage in two of the
rounds, but many lighters have failed TO
follow up their leads because of overconfi-
dence or too much anxiety. 1t does not pay
for man to be OvercOnfident when he
fights Joe Cans. for the colored lightweight
always has something up his sleeve which
he is liable to let loose at any time Be
cause Cans did not put Fitzgerald out of
business. many critics believe that it is only
a question OF short time until there will
be new lightweight champion.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

The st. Louis American League club
owners claim that salaries will be cut,
which will mean a saving of $4,000 to the
club. On the other hand, James Hart,
president of the Chicago Nationals, says
he has increased the salaries of his play
ers. More salaries will be cut this year
than are increased.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

one on me just the way he Gid on Gus Rub
lin, and nearly cracked my head. He's a
dangerous fellow, for he doesn't fight like
/ boxer He swings so fast that he Is apt
to land one any time when you aren't look
ing out for IL, and then the next thing you
know you are listening 10 the count. IL
takes a fighter 20 lick Sharkey.'"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

Charles Neary aud Aurelio Herrera will
meet again in Milwaukee the latter part of
this week to settle the question of superiori-
~ which is much in doubt because their
recent battle ended in a draw. Tim Hurst
will referee the coming bout and Herrera
claims he will make short work of the
Milwaukee favorite
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

w. III. Watkins will give his Minneapolis
players spring training at Champaign. Ill.
He might enter them in the Illinois Uni
versity and join the college baseball squab-
bic that is entertaining the Sucker brigade
at present
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

A prominent horseman has said that as
long as there is any question over the
validity Of the record made by Lou Dillon
TO a high-wheeled sulky. breaking the
mark made by Maud s., Mr.. Billings does
not want the record. That shows the sporting
blood in the millionaire horseman. Just
to settle the matter, however, he will start
Lou Dillon again next summer to lower
the high-wheeled sulky time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

Jimmy Britt has a damaged arm, but his
physicians say it will take only a short
time for the member to heal. Britt will
need two very good arms to be able to hold
his own against Young COrbett
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

The joint baseball schedule committee
meeting probably will be held in New York
week from tomorrow. Neither major
league is DESTROYS Of any conflicting dates
the coming season
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17
The Journals Department
for the Amateur Checkey1St
OBJECTS.

To popuari the cameo
furnish ctca nusrah Of o daugh anae exercise
o.
oConufb
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

The coming meeting of the American AS
sociatlon In Chicago week from tomorrow
viii be more interesting than the last meet
Ing when j. Ed Grillo was elected president
To succeed Thomas jefferson Hickey. At
the coming meeting the magnates will take
action on the report of the committee on
constitution and there promises TO be few
Interesting matters discussed There still
exists majority and minor factions in the
association, and IL will be interesting TO
know the action OF the minority on the
proposed changes in the constitution Just
what the changes TO be recommended will
be has not been made public. but il is be-
heved they will largely govern the future
lire OF the organization anad NAV have
some bearing Oh the future circuit. A few
other important questions will be changed
in the constitution and the entire bylaws
Will be shortened and made concise. The
schedule committee may have something
20 report at the next meeting II has been
decided 10 provide for i54 games instead
OF 40 games. and the allotment OF holt
day dates Will be left largely to the schedule
committee. The committee should treat
Indianapolis better in the matter Of holidays
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

Did the Central League magnates ask
Bement What would you do If elected
PRESIDENT or who would you DOR
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

Dave Sullivan, at one time one of the best
and gamest little feather-weight fighters
that ever entered the ring. has shown that
he still has considerable speed and punch
ing ability When he re-entered the ring
In Boston few nights ago. he won the
decision from Jimmy Briggs. the much
touted Eastern fighter. and in doing so
demonstrated that he still has much Of his
old-time form. Sullivan was always a
worthy opponent for any fighter. and his
battle against Terry McGovern at Louis
vile showed him 70 be able TO stand as
much punishment as Eddie Hanlon did
when the latter fought Young Corbett Sui
Ivan would be good drawing card and a
good opponent for any club or man.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17
SPORTING EDITORIAL PAGE

Telephone Calls FOR the Sporting Department;
No S6-Both Old and New.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

DAYTON. OIL. V wnkie. 90 South Jefferson
street.
COLUMBUS. O.-viaduct News Stand $50 High
street.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-01-17

DENVER. coi.-Louthain & Jackson Fifteent
and Lawrence streets. and A Smith, Is
Champa street.
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TEE SPORTING SECTION OF The SUNDAY JOURNAL

Can be found at the following places:
NEW YORK-AstOr House
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WASHINGTON. ID. C.-Riggs House,
House. Fairfax Hotel. Willard Hotel.
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LOCISVILLE-C. T. Deering. northwest c
OF Third and Jefferson streets. and Blu
Bros. a. West Market street.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-11

Nos. and 4-California limiteds.
solid Pullman trains with dining. com
paTtment and observation cars.
No. ? has Pullman and tourist sleep.
ing cars to Chicago, Kansas City and
ST. Louis. ann a Pullman car far Den.
yer IS added at Trinidad. Arrives al
Il junta 1920 b. nj. connecting with
Ne. >, leaving Ia Janta $40 4. M. ar
irving al Pueblo $50 d. M. Colorado
Springs 6s33 Al. M. Denver $50 a. m.
No. has Pullman and tourist sleep
ing cars tn Chicago and Kansas CRY.
Arrives at La Junta 1870 a. m. con
Meeting with No. sos. leaving La Junta
l2s0p. nj arriving at Pueblo go u.
N, Colorado Springs 3:30 n. m. Den.
yer 500 p m.
No. has Pullman and tourist sleep
ing cars for Southern California points
No. has Pullman and toarist sleep
ing cars for Northern California
points. and Pullman car for Ell Paso
and City of INSTRUMENTATION for
Ell Paso, Deming, Silver City and all
points IN Mexi d. Southern New Next
c0 and Arizona.
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plan Of continuous work until perrns.
nent Improvement Ii secured.
We oppose the republican policy Of
starving home development In order %
feed greed Tor conquest and aptitude
for national prestige. and display Of
strength.
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". J. LUCAS. Agent.
Low Rate 10 Pagosa Springs.

The D. & r. G. name a rate or 81.
for the round trip. Santa Fe to Pa
gosa Springs and return. limited to SO
days, s. X. Hooper. @. P. A. r. H
Mcbride. agent
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Economy u AdmInistration.


Large reductions can easily be
made in the annual expenditures Of
the government without impairing the
efficiency Of any branch OF the public
service. and we shall insist upon the
stricfest economy and frugality com
patibie with a vigorous and efficient
civii. military and naval adminissra,
ton, Is the right Of the people. too
clear 10 be denied or withheld.
we favor honesty In the public
service. The enforcement Of honesty
in the public service and 10 that end
thorough legislative investigation Of
those executive departments OF the
government already known 70 them
10 be filled with corruption, as well
As other departments suspected Of
harborIng corruption and punishment
.f ascertained eorruptionisfs without
fear q favor or regard u persons.
The persistent and deliberate refusal
0f both the senate and house III rep
resentatiyeg Il permit sueh inyestlga
tion 70 be made. demonstrates that
only by 4 change Ii TIE executive and
n The legislative departments can
complete exposure. punishment aud
conviction be obtained.
Federal Goyernment--contrsct with
Trusts.
We condemn the action III the re-
publican party IN congress III refusing
% prohibit A cxecntfye department
from entering into contracts with con
trusts 81 unlawful combina
tons Ii restraint of interstate trade
We hold that one Of tho beat meth
ods of procuring economy and hon
IN the public service In 10 have
officials, from the occupant of
White House down 70 tho lowest
them, return as nearly as may Ia
II Je~ffersonIan simplicity or Yying.
Executive usurpatIon.
We favor the nomination and cleo.
tion Of i president imbued with the
principles Of the constitution who viii
Jet his face sternly against executive
iaurpation OF the legislative and ju-
licial functions. whether that usurpa-
lon be yeiled under the guIse Of exc.
construction OF existing laws.
whether II takes refuge in the ty-
'ants plea Of necessity or superior wis
Imperialism.
We favor the preservation. so far as
We can, of nm open door for the
commerce In the Orient, with.
unnecessary ENHANCEMENT in
Oriental and European affairs, and
arbitrary. unlimited, and alb
government anywhere within
,ur Jurisdiction. We oppose, ~feryent-
j, rs did George Washington himself,
IA Indefinite. irresponsible, discretion.
Try and vague absolntism and policy
u colonial exploitation, no matter
where or by whom exercised, We be.
ieye With Thomas jefferson and John
Continued on Page Scyen3 !.
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Re- Time Table.
EAST BOUND.
No. 2 daily arrives 200 p. M departs
aa5 :. N.
No. 2 daily arrives 10 4. m, departs
I40a u.
No 4 "wednesday and Saturday ar
rirss is4 a m departs 40 q. m.
WEST ROITNn.
WEST BOUND.

No. ] daily, arrives rs ?. n. departs
aAop m.
No daily arrives sis p. M. departs
80 .. III.
No. 3 Monday and Thursday arrives
5s3la- N departs 5s35 a, m.
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Wsterways

We favor liberal appropriations for
the care and improvement * ,he
water ways 81 the country When any
waterway Ike the Mississippi river IL
Of sufficient Importance 10 demand
special aid Of the government. such
aid should be extended with q definite
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1904-07-11

IN our Ladies Ready,to- w ear
Department we have some
Walking Skirts and Tailor
Made Suits left only a few. They
must be closed out. Prices made
to suit buyers.
ENOUGH SAID"
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1904-09-08
Foreign Affairs.

The Archbishop Of Canterbury
preached Sunday in Quebec.
Signor Ernesto Blondi, the sculptor,
has won his fight for recognition by
the trustees of the Metropolitan Mu'
scum of Art and Is to have his Saturn
ALA group placed en- exhibition in the
sculpture hall of the museum.
Another body has been found on
the farm of Gershon B. Marx, near
Colchester, Conn. and search is be-
ing made for the bodies CT other men
thought to have been killed by Marx.
1t is said that Messrs. Hartman
and Gould have reached an under.
standing as to the railway situation
west Of the rockies.
The fighting around Liaoyang and
at Port Arthur continued with una
bated fury, the Japanese driving Ku.
ropatkin's troops before them.
The photographer who was accused
at Arcoli, Italy, Of having stolen the
ancient cope, committed suicide in
his CELL
A new military bridge was shown
by the German army engineers over
the River Elbe.