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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
CANS FISTS BURST
PUNCHING BAGS

TONOPAH, New, December 31-There
was an explosion here yesterday that scat
tered the real truth as to Joe Cans condi-
ton. He stood thoughtfully for moment
after 1t occurred and then said meekly:
Il must be getting stronger than ever
His punching bag hung limp and tat
tered. That's the ninth one I have put
out of business since I started training
here" he unused.
II never had any trouble like this with
punching bags before Cans said after
ward as he skipped about the gymnasium
while Willie Reeve hurried to get another
one. These bags are the same as those
have used before. and l guess I'm getting
altogether too strong. Say, carry the news
over to Kid Herman that the champ Is
surely getting into his own again.
News reached here today that bride
awaits Herman after the fight on Tues
day. Mrs. NJ. Graft of No. 434 Winchester
avenue, Chicago, has announced her daugh-
ter Mathilda's engagement to the stocky
little Chicago fighter, whose real name is
Herman Landfield.
The reports also state that Miss Graft
is very pretty girl and popular along
the Windy city's west side. She has been
Herman's sweetheart for a long time, and
has always opposed having her fiance en-
gage in prize fights; but every time he has
fought she has been his most loyal sup
porter and the coming battle Is no ex-
ception.
She can see nothing but her hero in the
Tonopah ring, and says she is conf
dent that her future husband will bring
home the large end of the purse for them
to keep house on.
1t is doubtful If there ever was such q
holiday crowd in this camp since the time
Jim Outflow came across the great Mizpah
ledge. The people are pouring in from all
sides with but one obpect in view-to see
the two fighters train and to be on deck
for the big event on the afternoon Of New
Year day.
AS may be imagined. It is a conglom-
crate crowd that is gathering for the mill.
There Is the blue shirted prospector with
his burro: the cowpuncher from the Smoky
Valley and the cattle ranges to the north;
the farmer with his canvas-covered wagon
from Fish Lake Valley to the southwest,
and the wealthy mine owner from every
where. with his noisy automobile and his
roll to spend. OF course, the f1ashily dressed
gamblers from the famous gaming houses
of neighboring camps are also dropping in.
The most noticeable feature Of the gath
ering is that every man has money. Ever
since Manager Riley matched the two lit
tie fighters the natives Of the Sagebrusn
state have been boarding their coin for the
big event. These men who are pouring in
from neighboring camps to keep track of
the lightWeights while training are spend
ing money like water. 1t is the same old
story Of the men OF the desert who spend
the better part Of the year in hard grind.
topping OF the season with q Roman hoh-
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
RESENT ACT OF
HENLEY STEWARDS

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, December 30
The action of the Henley regatta stewards
in barring American crews until an agree
ment is completed between the Henley stew
ards and the National Association of ANA
teur Oarsmen Of the United States will
probably bring forth protest from rowing
men all over the country. The resolution Is
accepted here as a reflection on American
amateurs. and retaliatory methods are adj
vocated In many quarters. 1t Is felt that
the English rowing authorities have acted
somewhat unjustly In using the Vesper
Boat Club incident as an argument and ex-
cuse for their action.
There is a general feeling that the anna
teur status of rowing men In America
should not be brought into question, and
the drastic action of the National Associa-
ton of Amateur Oarsmen at Its last meet
ing in this city in the cases Of offending
oarsmen was pointed to as an illustra-
ton and evidence of disposition to deal
harshly with offenders. No rowing asso-
citation ever inflicted more severe punish
ment on its members than the national as
ISOLATION did on the Vesper Boat Club crew
Mulcahy and Marley of the Atalanta Boat
Club, w. E. Cody, Harlem Rowing Club
and others. In the majority of the cases
the offenseS were not disgraceful, but the
punishment was Intended as a warning to
all oarsmen. and an indication Of the stand
that will be taken in the future by the
rowing authorities in the United States
Will Demand Letters.
The whole matter will be taken up by the
national association at it's annual meeting.
when demand will probably be made for
any official correspondence with the Henley
regatta stewards during the past few years,
and the whole subject will be thoroughly
sfted before any definite action is taken.
1t is thought that this may result in a diff
ferent complexion being placed on the pres
ent condition of affairs and straighten the
tangled skeins of rowing interests.
President James Pilkington Of the Ma
tional Association of Amateur Oarsmen
voiced a possible solution of the situation
when he suggested International con-
ference to draw up code of rules and
regulations to cover all International races.
He does not view the matter with any
marked degree of worriment, and feels
certain that explanations from both the
Henley regatta stewards and the National
Association of Amateur Oarsmen will go a
long way toward bringing about a better
understanding and clear the way for an
agreement which will preserve the dignity
and purity of American rowing without sac
rificing any Of the respect and traditions Of
the sport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

than, after his match in the spring with
Punch Fairs for the worlds championship
at court tennis. may come to this country
to take charge of Clarence III. Mackay's
new court at Roslyn. L. /. The matter is
in allegiance, and the decision may depend
on whether or not Latham regains the
worlds title The new Mackay court will
be ready for play this spring, and 1t will
be the only one on Long Island, although
II. P. Whitney has in view the construction
of a court at Westbury The Roslyn court
will be in a casino, to include also squash
tourts, lounging rooms and a Turkish bath.
but not a racquet court There rumors
Of other new private courts near New
York and of one at San Francisco. The
Chicago court is out of commission, how
ever, for lack of players. although racquet
is popular there.
Latham, whether he comes to this coun-
try or not, is to give up his engagement
with c. f. Rose, the English turfman. Rose
has courts at Newmarket and in Cornwall.
the only amateur to have two private
courts The Duke OF Manchester will soon
rival him in this respect The duke who
married Miss Zimmerman of Cincinnati,
said at Tuxedo when last here that he
would build tennis courts at both his Eng
lsh and Irish places Work is now in
progress on them, and Punch Fairs the
worlds champion, is to be his professional.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
AMERICAN LEAGUE
PRESERVES CUSTOM

One by one the time-honored customs are
disappearing from professional base ball as
the spirit of commercialism penetrates
deeper and deeper into the fabric Of modern
ideas and ordinances says the New York
Globe. In providing a dressing room for
visiting teams at every park on the circuit
the National League club owners at their
recent meeting have taken steps which will
deprive the game Of one Of Its best adver-
tisements-the sight Of carriage loads Of
uniformed players en- route to and from
hotel and ball park.
In the American League where there
seems to linger more sentiment than IN
the older organization, this departure from
oldtime custom is not favored. 1t has
been said that the base ball business Is
growing more like the ordinary theatrical
or amusement business. Ball players are
not worshiped as they were fifteen years
ago. And ball players of today do not have
the same sentimental regard for the well
fare of a team. The dollar Is first with
them and with the owner Also
If you have any doubt as to the desire
to see ball players in uniform at close
range go to a hotel where visiting club
is stopping. From the time the carriages
are drawn up at the curb until the players
enter them and are driven away a gaping
crowd remains on the job. This happens
daily in every city except New York. The
distance from the hotels to the ball parks
daily drive, separate club houses are
maintained here and the players take the
subway or elevated just like ordinary citi
zens The only time they ride in New
York is at some big celebration.
So in New York we only the game
In other cities big crowds wait outside
the gates for the players to drive away
and they are objects of curiosity around the
hotels A drive through the streets Is q
good ''ad." for any team. 1t reminds many
fan" that he needs bit of recreation
1t allows the enthusiasts to indulge in
personalities. Sometimes these attentions
are violent but it's all part Of the game
The ball players like 1t. Shouts of derision
do not wound their feelings, as a rule, and
they are in no danger when together
The change in the National League rules
will not cause any change In New York
where a game of base ball is seldom the
all-absorbing topic of the day as it is in
other big cities, where every one can tell
you all about his team. The ride through
cal company. 1t attracts attention. Fans
can pick out a player In uniform. The
same player can ride in car in his street
clothes and never be recognized.
Nearly all of the club owners in the
American League are opposed to the double
dressing room idea. On that circuit the
players will still dress at their hotels. Rid
ing for half an hour in cold weather after
perspiring on the ball field has been re-
sponsible for many colds and that Is one
argument in favor OF the new system. 1t
allows players to get under a shower bath
Immediately after a game and does away
with hanging uniforms up to dry in hotel
rooms.
owners of championship teams will not
appreciate this new rule. for it's robs them
of much free advertising and a chance to
display guady horse blankets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
INDOOR MEETS GROW
IN POPULARITY

NEW YORK, December 30-Maxey Long,
the worlds record holder at the quarter
mile, is out with an explanation of why our
athletes last only four five years, giving
the reason as too much indoor running
Comparing the indoor and outdoor seasons,
we find that the former is fast outstripping
its rival. both In the number of meetings
held and the size of the entry lists. 1t is
safe to assert that in the period from No
vember l to April l the athletic meets viii
average at least one a week The prizes
are better indoors because the crowds are
larger. and the managers can afford to
''sweeten'' the trophies to a degree seldom
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
100000 FOR
MANNED JOCKEY

FRESNO, Cal. December 31.-A verdict
OF 100000 damages against the Southern
Pacific Railroad Company has been award
ID by a Jury in the superior court here to
Willard Zibbel, a jockey. for injuries
caused by being run over by railroad
train.
Zibbell lost both arms and one leg. Be-
fore Zibbell was MANNED he was engaged
to a young woman of Fresno, who, after
the accident devoted herself to nursing
MIN back to life. AS soon as he became
convalescent she married him.
The verdict of 100000 is said to be the
largest ever recorded against a railroad
company for personal injuries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

euualed by the promoters of summer games.
The fact of having sports every week alone
attracts more athletes to the indoor season.
because once in form they are able to get
into a race much oftener than during the
summer. Last summer the local athieflc
season was all out of proportion. During
June. July and August there was dearth
OF meets not from lack OF interest on the
part of the athletes but because few of the
clubs ran off games. All the season was
crammed into q short period OF time. ex-
tending from August to September e,
during which time there was a tremendous
boom in the sport.
To Book Indoor Records.
On account Of the great growth Of indoor
athletics it is practically assured that the
Amateur Athletic Union will shortly cause
to be placed on its record books complete
list Of the best board floor performances at
all the standard events. Any indoor record
performances in the future will be officially
recorded. as are the outdoor marks now. At
the present time we have Indoor records
pretty generally known to all followers OF
athletic sports, but they are not officially
recorded on the A. A. U. books. For tn
stance, everybody knows that Parsons has
run the fastest indoor six hundred d1D;
Hillman the fastest 3OO-yard low hurdles
(38 3-5 seconds;) Bonhag, the fastest three
miles Q4.4s $50. and so on. but the books
in Mr.. Sullivan's office do not contain these
marks as official indoor records.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
RACING, BASE BALL
AND OTHER SPORTS

size of the grand stand. The present bet
ting pavilion was built by the Walbaun
company More land was acquired by the
new owners after they came in. and It Is
doubtful IL in America there exists a race
course more pleasing to the eye than 10
Saratoga in the height OF the racing sea-
son.
All these things are due to certain ex-
tent to the unselfsh support given In the
old days to the place by Mayor Nolan,
whose son now feels like striking out for
himself in the formation of a racing
stable. The young man has been moderate
thus far in his purchases. but even with
the few that have raced in the name OF
]. H. Morris-the name of the attorney of
the estate under which Beckley, Ocean
Spray and others have run-they have
scored several successes at remunerative
prices,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
FOOT BALL PROSPECTS
OF THE COMING YEAR

It is evident that there are to be more
intersectional foot ball games in the coming
year than in 1906. Pennsylvania, which has
always had fondness for the west, has
already scheduled two games, and with the
strongest teams the middle west affords,
these being with Michigan and Chicago.
The Chicago date has been set for Novem-
Der 10. in Philadelphia. This probably means
that the Michigan game will be played at
Ann Arbor November g. This is rather an
early date for both Pennsylvania and Michi-
gan, but the game must be played on this
date or November %, as this latter date is
only five days ahead OF the Cornell contest,
with which Penn ends the season. and Is
therefore out of the question. A good many
persons think that Penn is biting off more
than she can masticate In arranging games
with both Michigan and Chicago, for. in
addition, the Quakers always have all they
can handle in Swarthmore. the Indians,
Lafayette, Brown and Cornell.
Annapolis Is very anxious to get game
with some western team, but the Middies
are handicapped by the fact that they can
not leave the academy to play return
game, and cannot charge admission to the
games played on their home grounds. For
this reason no team at a distance can af-
ford to meet the Middies. Chicago would
be put to great expense to meet Annapolis
and could not afford to take this trip for
charity.
Cornell University has been complaining
on account Of the lightness of her sched-
ules, and wants to get another big game.
The Ithacans would like a contest with
Harvard, but there Is little hope for this,
since the Crimson may abandon foot ball.
and even If the game is retained Cornell
would not be very big drawing card in
Cambridge. 1t is more likely that Cornell
will meet one of the western teams.
Foot ball men Of the whole country are
hopeful that the rules committee, which
finally takes hold of the game for the pur-
pose of amendment. will leave it strictly
alone until there has been one more year
in which to test 1t. The old committee dis
solved last week without taking any action,
since the terms of seven members expired
Although there will be a new body elected
to take charge of the foot ball rules, 1t is
quite likely that 1t will contain a great
many of the same men who have been serv-
ing In this capacity for years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
STAKE ENTRIES
RECALL OLD DAYS

ALBANY, n. Y, December 3O-Some
pleasant recollections of the turf of a
time anterior to the formation of the
Jockey Club, are brought to mind by stake
entries published recently by the Coney Is
land Jockey Club. The "Beverwyck
stable" appears as the nomlnator of sew
erai high-bred colts in some valuable
stakes. The owner of the Beverwyck
stable is no less a person than young
Frank Nolan OF Albany and Saratoga
AT the last named place the family home
is one of the SHOW places of the town.
and in the lifetime of the late Michael N
Nolan, former representative and mayor at
one time of Albany. nothing delighted the
veteran more than to entertain at his fine
home visiting turfmen from the west
Former Mayor Nolan had some strong
men all over the land, too. for 1t is to his
pecuniary help and moral support that the
existing beautiful Saratoga race course
owes much OF its present attractive sur
roundings. Persons familiar with the Wal
baum management are responsible for the
claim that Mayor Nolan annually donated
the full value of the added money to the
well -known steeplechase stake named
after the Beverwyck stable. and also that
the same liberal purse paid for all the
floral decorations which, when Walbaum
had The track, fronted all the way along
the grand stand and delighted the senses
of that strong element on the turf which
now owns the course
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Wales Wins at Golf.

MELBOURNE, December 30.-The annual
golf tournament in New South Wales has
come and gone, and victory has rested with
Wales, who beat Victoria. Queensland and
New Zealand. There was nothing sensa-
tional in the play. a strong wind on the
links sadly interfering with the players. The
open championship was won by the pro-
fessional c. Clarke, with a score of 322.
d. G. Soutar won the professional cham
pionshp. Both these players are Scotch
men, and learned their play in Scotland.
Golf has taken a great hold upon the
sportsmen of Australia now, and clubs are
springing up everywhere. With men and
women of middle age ii appears to be i'm
mensely popular.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31

Robert Hopkins. son OF James F. Hopkins,
a well-known oyster man of York county,
Va, was drowned in York river.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
Did Wonders With Track.

II was the handsome appearance of the
Saratoga course when Walbaum had II
that first induced the late William C.
Whitney 10 contemplate with approval the
scheme proposed by r. T. Wilson. jr, An
drew Miller, the Hitchcocks and H X
Knapp. the chief stockholders of the pres
ent company which controls the destinies
of this famous resort Whether the people
who now own the property would have
been so well pleased with the old ram
shaCkle place that IL was before Walbaum
and his friends bought 1t and spent $685.
900 on II is an open question. 1t was what
the Guttenburg man did to the old Sara
toga track in transforming il that first
suggested TO the present owners just what
might be done to place 1t in the from
rank.
They increased the course from a mile
to q mile and furlong, and made other
great improvements, such as doubling the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
COURT TENNIS LOOKING UP.

Papa Zimmerman's Duke to Have a
Couple.
NEW YORK, December 30.-Peter La
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assemblage, who were Chicago to the heart.
was like burning volcano with a cool ex-
terror. ready to spit forth its fire. brim-
stone and lava az soon as the hrebrand
was thrown on top of its smoldering sur
face in the form of q rally by their In
Conitahle and uncopuuerable team
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-12-31
Fan Kisses Divorced Wife.

In the eighth inning of that game, when
Mart King crossed the home plate with
the run that exceeded the score of the Reds.
man was seen to get up from a seat go
over and kiss his divorced wife In the
ninth inning of the game, when big Levi
Myerlie cleared the bases for Chicago 81
merchant was seen to hug an enemy of his
that he had not spoken to for two wears
and exclaim: Never mind about that S3OO.
you can keep it!' These are some of the
incidents Of that great Garrison finish of
the White Stockings in the eighth and ninth
innings of that game.
Well, the game started, and the Reds at
once forged to the 'front.' playing in their
natty style and old-time form George
Wright and Andy Leonard were the two
conspicuous figures of the Red team Ter
rife grounders that were driven through
the infield were gathered up ait all angles
by the matchless and incompatible George
Wright at short. Leonard In left field.
who never had a superior, pulled down bali
after ball in that crucial game that looked
utterly safe to both players and spectators
Many fly that went out in that field that
day brought the dense mass of human be-
ings to their feet ready to cheer, only to
be caught after a long chase by the peer
less Leonard, causing the spectators to fall
back in their seats with a heavy heart
This impregnable defense was kent up for
seven innings. The rough riders could not
break through the strong Notifications of
the Cincinnati club in their efforts to make
many runs. The Cincinnati crowd that
aance at the Chicago people. But the vast
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-14
THE WEATHER
MARRIAGE LICENSES

CRONI<- <-OGDEN-Frank Cronk, aged so
native Of New York and resident Of
Long Beach, and Artle ogden, aged 2S
native of Kansas and resident OF Long
Beach
PIMA -FLoRBANsooN.-c Catherine Pima,
aged 81 d native of California and resi-
dent OF Santa Monica, and Teresa Flor
eahsoon, aged Is, a native Of California
and resident of Santa Monica.
ALSA AP-zUNKE1l-Johh Alsap, aged %,
a native OF Arizona and resident Of
Los Angeles, and Caroline Zunkel, aged
23. a native OF Missouri and resident OF
Los Angeles.
BAIS SER-flANE--1Iatry Baker, aged 26, a
native OF Iowa and resident OF Los An
Reles, and Minnie Lane aged "A, a ma
tive OF Iowa and resident OF Los An
Reles.
MERRIwBATHER- LOVES Samuel Mer-
riwcathef, aged &C. q native OF Illinois
and resident of Los Angeles, and Stella
Lowe, aged 20, a native of Indiana and
resident Of Gardena.
ROSE-COLLfNS-B Bcrtram Rose, aged 2S,
a native Of Canada and resident Of Los
Angeles, and Cleo Collins, aged 1S, n
native OF Colorado and resident Of Los
Angeles.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-14
DEATHS

FRIAs-C -Concha, aged years, 245 Utah
street dlphtheria.
I1OAGDAND-Mira aged 81 years, 1923
Orteea street, diabetes.
eMURGAN-Willia aged 20 years, 512
South Main street, gunshot wound
PURTELII-James aged al years, 229
east Fifth street, cardiac apoplexy
CASWELIl-Fred, aged 43 years, Pacific
hospital, meningitis.
, ISSELL--Charles, aged 6s years, Hotel
Chester, gastritis.
DfINNO--Malcom, aged 60 years, Pacific
hospital, carcinoma.
McFAttts--Della. aged "a years, 2gsd West
Twelfth street. tuberculosis.
SON-Charles aged IS years, Sis
tors hospital, hemorfhage.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-14
BIRTHS

BALLENGER-John and wife, 62S South
Breed street, a boy.
first street. a girl.
Peck 4 Chase Co.. undertakers and
ef1balmers; lady assistants. 433 B. Hill.
Tel Main 81
Los Angeles herald., 1906-10-14
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