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The Washington times., 1905-10-07
Once More Athletics
Win the Championship
Although Defeated by Nationals MaCks Team
IS Safe at Top of Ladder-St Louis
DOWned Chicago.

The Athletics are the champions of
the American League for the season of
1905.
Although Connie Mack's men lost to
the Nationals In a poor game yesterday.
st. Louis settled conclusively the ques-
ton of where the American League pen
nant shall fly this year by defeating
peated itself. and a despised tailender
blasted the hopes of a pennant possi-
biEty. Fielder Jones Pale Hosed ath-
letes have been within striking distance
of the flag for weeks, and in the last
twenty days have made a squirt the
equal Of which has seldom been witness
ed in the big league. But they went
down to defeat yesterday at the hands
of the Browns. and ali chance is gone
Besides the pennant question. yesterdays
game demonstrated that "Rube' Wad-
dell is practically useless for this year
at least After Coakley had been bat
ted out of the box in the second in
ming. Connie Mack sent the big south
paw out 10 face the Nationals. "Rube"
Immediately passed three men, but got
His work from then until the end of the
game was a mixture OF good and bad
He blew up in the eighth, allowing four
clean hits, which. coupled with an err
ror and wild pitch, netted three runs
for StahPs men.
Falkenberg Easy.
Coakley was not the only pitcher to
get his dumps. Falkenberg. who seems
TO get taller and taller every day. fell
down in the first inning. Two bases on
balls and two hits was enough to var
rant Manager Stahl pulling him out Old
reliable Bill Wolfe then stepped into the
limelight, and pitched one of his best
games.
The heavy-hitting Athletics could do
nothing with his fioaters and cross-fire
shoots. In the eight innings that he
pitched only four hits were made. Two
of these came in the second round be-
fore Bill had warmed up. and the other
two came after the side should have
been retired. Harry Davis got one in
the fifth on the next pitched ball after
Heyden muffed his easy foul pop.
Monte Cross fielding was also a fea-
ture. The veteran never played finer
ball than he did yesterday. He threw
The Washington times., 1905-10-07

Marvin Hart will try to get on a match
with Al Kaufman. the Pacific Coast
heavyweight, should Fitzsimmons side
step the Kentuckian.
The Washington times., 1905-10-07

If the Chicagos should win the four
remaining games In the schedule, their
percentage would be GA. while II the
Athletics lose their last two games they
would have a percentage of .617, enough
10 win by the narrow margin of three
points.
The Washington times., 1905-10-07

Billy Connor, well known in sporting
circles, represents a syndicate of New
ork vaudeville actors who have raised
SlO,0O. any or all of which they want
TO wage on the Giants at even money
The Washington times., 1905-10-07

Just as Monte Cross struck out in the
sixth. somebody threw a ball over the
srandstand and it rolled under Heyden.
Monte thought Mac had muffed the third
st1ke, and tore of for first. He reach
ed II, and the Athletics kicked when
hurst waved him to the bench. They
81 laughed when the play was explain
The Washington times., 1905-10-07

Waddell boasted of a new feat. He
relieved Coakley and lost the game
which won the championship.
The Washington times., 1905-10-07
Personal Comment on Men and
Things in the Field of Sports
by Courtesy of the Philadelphia Press.
Lord. Lower Row-M. Cross,

She ran the mile in the fast time of
I:5S 20, which equaled the track record
made by Grapple.
The Washington times., 1905-10-07
BATHING BEACH

BOAT HOUSE. Finest nshing In washing
ton Special attention 10 ladies' Live bait
on hand. Bad Tom. etc. Rowing sailing
ana nshing. NJ N HEKIMIAN
The Washington times., 1905-10-07

McGann. the big first baseman of the
Giants, was run into by Magee in the
sixth inning of yesterdays game, and
had his leg SO badly twisted that he
had to retire from the game.
The Washington times., 1905-10-07

A l. Aste's Alvin. which was to have
been added TO the Manhattan Handicap.
had an attack cf collie in the paddock.
which precluded his starting
The Washington times., 1905-10-07

Seybold came in almost 10 the dia-
Inond IN the seventh and took Stanley
The Washington times., 1905-10-07

Several OF the Nationals will go TO
New York on Sunday to play a game
for Tom Daly's benefit.
The Washington times., 1905-10-07

weight. is in New York looking for
trouble with any of the I26 to IeS-pound-
ers for a match of six to twenty runds
o Brien prefers a choice with the winner
of the Terry McCfOvern VS.. Tommy Muir
pry fight, which takes place in Philadel-
phia on October TO- O'Brien will post a
forfeit
The Washington times., 1905-10-07
BASEBALL.
Doubleheader today.

League, is in favor of beginning the
worlds series at 3 o'clock, when they
ought TO be begun, and Will suggest a
change TO the hour mentioned to the
National Commission
The Washington times., 1905-10-07
BOXING.

Joe Grim, the Philadelphia welter-
weight, will go TO Boston. where he
hopes to get on a few matches with any
or the top-notchers. Grim does not care
for few pounds in the weights and is
willing 10 take on Tommy Sullivan. OF
Lawrence, or Joe Wolcott. of Boston
The Washington times., 1905-10-07
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The Washington times., 1905-10-07

Cassidy. giving us ten runs to the Ath-
letics' four.
The Score.
The Washington times., 1905-10-07

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The Washington times., 1905-10-07
NOTES OF THE NOTABLES

Hartsell made a sensational catch OF
Jones foul fly in the first
The Washington times., 1905-10-07
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
American League
Washington. 10: Philadelphia, 4.
st. Louis. 6; Chicago. 2.
Boston. 8: New York. I.
Cleveland. 3; Detroit, 3.
National League.
Philadelphia. 8: New York. T.
Chicago, Z; Pfttsburx. g.
Brooklyn. 4: Boston. &
T0DAYS GAMES.
American League.
Philadelphia at Washington-z games.
Chicago at st. Louis-2 games
Detroit at Cleveland.
New York at Boston.
National League.
Boston at Brooklyn.
Philadelphia at New York.
Chicago at Pittshurg.
81. Louis at Cincinnati
The Washington times., 1905-10-07

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The Washington times., 1905-10-07

Heyden dropped two foul flies from
Davis bat
The Washington times., 1905-10-07

Cassidy's stop of Murphy's drive with
one hand was fine play. Wild cheers.
The Washington times., 1905-10-07
American League.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
The Washington times., 1905-10-07

Totals .,........1 s "a 9
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
A LITTLE MISTAKE.
Connecticut Newspaper Said Poloist
 Smith Died in the Fire.

Connecticut Newspaper Said Poloist
 Smith Died in the Fire.
 Brockton, March 29.-A Bridgeport, Conn, newspaper printed large pie ture of the old Bridgeport polo team of 1885, with John Smith of this city, who was in those days the clever goal tend of the team, in his place with the oth- CTS. Over it all loomed a big black headline announcing that John had met his death like hero in the Grover factory fire in this city last week Mon- day. A most complimentary sketch of the poloist followed, telling how he was pinned down by beam in the burning shop unable to get away, and stating that he saved other lives de spite this fact before he gave up to the inevitable. The paper said that he dis played the same unfinching courage he used to show when the cannon shots were coming at him in the rinks. This story also received notice in many other Connecticut papers.
 A friend cut out the picture and en- closed it to Mrs Smith, with appropri- ate condolences for the supposed loss of her husband.
 Of course the mistake was made in mixing George Smith, who died in the fire, with John Smith, who is very much alive and well. He is going to write letter to explain to his Connec- ticut friends that he is still in the land of the living. But that obituary notice with all the nice things it said about him will be worth keeping.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
WON IN THE STRETCH.
tmperfalist Got the Handicap Stee.
 plechase at Bennings. @

Imperialist Got the Handicap Stee-
 plechase at BenninEs. WASHINGTON, March 29.-The win ming of five favorites and the riding of Jockeys Fuller, Shaw and Rodrock were the features of the races at Ben nings. The handicap steeplechase and the last race, for three-year-olds, at. tracted the most interest. Imperialist in the former, won in the stretch after being led all the way by Jim Slick Buttons, in the latter, led his field throughout. A holiday crowd was in attendance, and the books did a lively business. Summaries:
 First Race.-Arabo. first; Girdle, sec ond; Cantaloupe, third.
 Second Race.-Tip Top, first; Consist ent. second; Evelyn Griffin, third.
 Third Race.-Bohemia, first; Dance Music, second; Mistiss. third.
 Fourth Race.-Hagamans, first; Sil Ralph. second; Fiat. third.
 Fifth Race.-Imperialist, first; Jim Slick. second; Mackey Dwyer, third.
 Sixth Race.-Buttons, first; Sais, sec ond; Peter Paul, third.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
THE PuGlLIsTs. ) HART GETS
 DECISION
The Blows of Johnson Lack ed Steam and Hart Was the Aggressor Through
 out-Britt and White Sign

SAN FRANCISCO, March 29.-Mar. win Hart was awarded the decision over Jack Johnson in twenty round contest last night that went the limit, but he was far from demonstrating that he is qualified to meet Jim Jeffries. Hart was game to the core and kept boring into the big colored man all through the fight. Johnson's much vaunted cleverness did not count for much. While he was able to hit Hart frequently, his blows did not seem to damage the white man from Kentucky. Hart managed to deal the only ef- tective blow in the eleventh round when he landed right swing on Johnson's jaw that staggered the black man and nearly knocked him over.
 Referee Greggains stated that he rave the decision to Hart because all through the fight Hart did all the fore Ing and leading. According to Greg gains. if Hart had not pursued his tao tics there would have been no fight, as Johnson merely contented himself with countering. Johnson did great deal of upper cutting, but Hart covered up, and the blows did not seem to hurt him.
 Jabez White, who has arrived from England to fight Jimmie Britt, was introduced prior to the main event.
 Battling Nelson also appeared and said that he would fight Britt at any dme.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
BAT MASTERsON SWORN IN.
More Carrying of Concealed Weapons
 in New York Than in West.

hoIt SdTTylHS or concealed weapons
 in New York Than in West.
 New York, March 29.-William IS. Masterson, known as Bat" Masterscn was sworn in here yesterday as deputy United States marshal. He was rec commended for the appointment by President Roosevelt. Masterson said he hoped to make new record in his new place. Incidentally he expressed the opinion that there is more carrying of concealed weapons in New fork than out west. Out where I coulc from" he said, "a man does not carry gun unless he wants to use it. Out there the game is to leave your gun at home. Then when fellow draws a bead on you, you throw up your hands and show him you are unarmcd. He won't shoot you if you do that.
 But here in New York. every nttie sneaking son of a gun who's got tue price of pistol buys one and carries it. You can't go into a restaurant or cafe in this town without seeing Ii, dozen cheap sports with guns twisted up in their hip pockets. Why, they couldn't get 'em out in an hour. And if by hard work they did manage to yank one of those toy pistols out they couldn't hit their mark. Where there $ one murder in the country come from there's a dozen here.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
THE DIAMOND.
BITS OF
 BALL PLAYING
New York Americans Again !, Beaten-Fast 'Sprinters
 In Nationals = Boston
 Americans Win.

Jackson, Miss, March 29.-The third defeat that the New York Americans have experienced on this trip berell them yesterday, when the Jackson team of the Cotton States league, trounced them in an eleven-inning game. The Jackson team had not played together before yesterday, but they had more hustle in them than the New Yorks, and won by a score of : to 1. .
 In the last five games Griffith's men have made only six runs. The locals did all their scoring yesterday after Clarkson went. into the box in the seventh inning! A base on balls. a sacrifice and three hard, sizzling hits produced the runs.
 In the eleventh inning the Jacksons made two two -baggers in successor. The New Yorks had frequent chances to score, but either came to grief on the bases or could not hit safely at the right time
 Anderson was on base in the ninth and the eleventh innings. but in each case double play cut the Highland CTS down. The latter were shy on gin ger and snap
 Had Chase, the first baseman, ar rived yesterday from Los Angeles. Jackson o o 900 OOO1O 1-2 6 6 N. York 900 1 OOOOO-1 9 2
 Battaries-Kline, Powell and Read; Orth, Clarkson and Duff.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29

the Eastern league this season. Man
 agcr Hugh Jennings of the Baltimore team has offered to give Mclean q trial with the Orioles and if he makes
 good he will be bought from Norwich
 by Baltimore.
 The Norwich Bulletin says that when the Connecticut league season gets un.
 der way pr Osler will be invited to
 watch Jim O'Rourke. Tellare. Tn the Meriden Journal, says that if Dr Osler ever tried to chOlOrofOrm ncle
 James. Oxford university will be look'
 ing for a new professor
 There is to be q great roundup of veteran ball tossers in Boston on Pa
 triots day. April 19. when Jim Mutries team of New York Giants. famous in the sos. will play the Boston team of the same period. Roger Connor of Waterbury will play first for the
 Giants and Jim O'Rourke of Bridge. port will catch.
 Pitcher Plank has not signed with Norwich as he wants to frame con tract of his own. The management does not want a contract full of frills
 and there the matter stands. Plank
 did not insist on keeping his uniform
 at the close. of the season, which was
 one Of the objections that Dan ONeil had to Daly's contract.
 The president of the Wilmington, Del. club threatens to sue several
 pJavers. among them Jack Bagley. the first baseman who signed Springfield
 contract once. for taking advance
 money and not reporting. This prac- flee is getting fo be considered a smart trick among ball players who play the
 wise parts in tIickering with magnates. lSpringfieId UniCn
 President Harry Pulliam of .tiIe Ma
 tjoual league. and his staff of umpiFeS, hed a conference Monday at the leagues headquarters in the St James
 building The playing rules were thoroughly gone over. with view O. having uniform rulings prevail during
 the coming season The stan com prises Henry O-Day of Chicago. Rob , ert EmsIie. St Thomas. Canada: l. E. Johnstone. Newark \. J.: George Bsusewine. Philadelphia. and W. J, . Ken of New York
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
L WRESTLING. FALL ON
 THE MAT
Gctch Explains His Speedy
 Spurt- Jiu Jitsu Experts
 Meet Each Other-The Russian Lion Has Arrived

T am not very popular with the rank and file of wrestlers," said Gotch the other day, "because I am not subservient to their wishes. I could make twice the money I have made were I to do as they ask me to either lay down or let them remain up longer than they do. I am not built that way. I am out to win in q minute or an hour if I can. While cater to the public becaue it is right that should do so, never for a mo- ment txink of giving anybody a run Tor their money by making the bout a drawn out affair. This is thing that Is just as wrong~as faking, for when you do this you are not honest. No matter how easy or how hard my op- ponent may be, I simply go after him with all the skill and strength at my command and turn him over and win when l can. -.
 "Since my defeat by Jenkins have been asked to explain why I made such spurt in the second fall (which l won) and why was so slipshod and cautious in the first and final falls, which went to Jenkins. Well, that is simple. l have wrestled Jenkins on two occasions and know just what he can do. As I explained in my state ment the other day, I was not right That is, I was suffering from an ab- dominal injury due to a strain. knew from previous experience that as soon as Jenkins got on top of me l was doomed unless I had the strength at my back. He got there in the first fall and I concluded to make a heroic effort in the next. I got on top and wrestled faster than ever before in my career. Consequently it was do or die, and I won. But I was gone in the third bout, and when he got me down had no strength left to resist him." ,6
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
RUSSIAN Sa'LION ARRIVES.

San Francisco, March 29.-George HackCnschmidt, "the Russian lion," arrived here yesterday on the steamer Sonoma from Australia. Hacken- schmidt is probably the worlds great est wrestler, and he came to this country to meet Tom Jenkins.
 About the middle of last January the Russian met and defeated GrOth, the Australian champion. Hackenschmidt was sued by Groth for $2,5OO for breach of contract and damages. Groth alleged that Hackenschmidt agreed before the match not to hurt him. He charges that the Russian threw him very hard and Injured d bone in his leg.
 At the Palace hotel, where Hacken- schmidt is stopping, he Is the center of attraction. It is rumored that Hackenschniidt has been quietly talk ing boxing lessons for some time past and will soon issue a challenge to Jeffries for the worlds championship. As far as strength is concerned lief fries would be pigmy in the hands of the Russian.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
Three Finished Noses Apart.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, March 29.- Tangible furnished the big surprise at Ascot, winning from large field with ease. Ell Verraco was the only favorite to reward packers, the other races go- ing to horses quoted at liberal odds. The free handicap at mile furnished a splendid race, Ethylene, Fl Oteros and Ellie running on even terms for a quarter Of mile and finishing noses apart.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
pr. NOwlin Won Steeplechase.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. March 20. - A short course steeplechase was the chief attraction of fair card that drew an. other large crowd to Montgomery park. Dr. Nowlin, at to 5. won the jumping race from Cardigan and Class Leader. In the fourth race Rapid Wa ter lowered the track record for one mile. reducing the time from 1:41 to 1:40h. DishabiIle won the Tennessee Club purse handily from Miss Inez, the favorite. Four favorites won.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
Grenada and Frank Kinney.

NEW ORLEANS. March 29.-Two favorites, Grenada and Frank Kinney, won the first and second races respec- lively at City park, but after that the favorites came to grief. The sensa- tion was the victory of Willie New comb, at 40 to 1, in the fourth race.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
ENcLAND's RAGING SEASON.
No American Entries-Danny Maher
 Riding.

London. March 29.-With the Lin. colnshire handicap (of 1000 sovereigns for 3-year-olds and upwards; mile) run at Lincoln yesterday the flat racing season can be said to have fairly Dc, gun. This, the first big race of the year, was won by an outsider, Sanso- vino. with Cattycrag second and Park Ranger third. The betting was 100 to 9 against Sansovino. il to ? against Cattycrag and 25 to 1 against Park Ranger. Eighteen horses ran.
 The racing this year will lack the international character of racing sea sons owing to the absence of entries from American stables. Only two American jockeys, Danny Maher and "Skeets" Martin, are now riding in England.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
Miaty,s Pride at Oakland.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 29.-Seven high class sprinters met in the handi- cap at Oakland. Misty's Pride won in q hard drive from Letola.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
TIPMAN GETS THE FIGHT.

Baltimore. Mir, March 9.-In the TIpman-ScrOggs fight last night. ScIozxs' seconds threw up the sponge in the second round. intending to claim the fight for their man because of foul fighting. but the referee gave the ce- cisiR tD TipmaA.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
ONE MORE TRY FOR UPTON.
He hopes to arrange for Yacht Race
 Next Year.

Chicago. H., March 29.-Alexandcr H. Revell of this city received yester- day letter from Sir Thomas Lipton written on board of Sir ThOmas's yacht in the Indian Ocean. The writ CT says he is determined to have one more try for the America's cup. The only difficulty in the way was to find il designer. but he will give the matter attention as soon as he returns from CeylOn. He ended his letter by say ing that he would he very much dis appointed if he cannot arrange for an- other contest next year.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
Only the Luxuries Wanted,

Most of us feel that we could man. age to struggle along without the ne- cessities of life if we could only have few of the luxuries.-Philadelphia Rec ord.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
Bad Plan.

The man who takes his business troubles home with him seldom has any home joys to tighten his office hours.-The Commoner
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
Question of Faith.

Does Miss Skreacher sing?"
 ''I don't know. The answer depends on whether you believe her mother or the neighbors. rs."-Cleveland Leader.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
1 BASKET BALL. HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONS
 MEET TONIGHT

The two High school champion teams will meet tonight to decide who is entitled to be called the all around champions of the city: Both teams are in good form and the present Crosby champs say they will do so many
 things to the 1902 fellows that they will never be heard Of again in basket ball circles. The students of the pres ent day and the alumni of other days will be on hand to cheer on their fa- vorites and as a consequence lively times may be expected down at the Y. NJ. c. A. gymnasium. 'n: .'
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29
BROOKLYNs WON EASILY.

Columbia, s. C.. March 29.-Brook- lyn defeated the Columbia, South At lantic League club, here yesterday af- ternoon by score of IS to 1. DOesch. er pitched good game up to the fifth inning, when he was relieved by Me- Phillips, who did well.
 Hanlon's men showed up we'll with the stick and on the bases. The work of Batch at third was noticeably bril- liant. Brooklyn and Detroit play here tomorrow and Thursday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1905-03-29

The way the reserved seats for Fri day nights big basketball contest have sold indicates. a packed house. AL ready several wagers have been made on the result. Both Managers Spain of Middletown and Sullivan of Win sted claim a sure victory, but the con- test is sure to be no walkover for either team. Manager Spain is brother of Undertaken w. J. Spain of this city.