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The Washington times., 1906-12-22
NAY BE
CRIPPLED FOR LIFE
Former Brilliant Penn Quarterback
Suffering With Bad Case of
Water on the Knee.

CANTON, Ohio, Dec 22-Vincenr
Stevenson. the University OF PeansyI-
vanias former brilliant quarterback.
may be a cripple for life as a result of
his playing football last fal with the
professional MassiIlon team.
StevensOn's 3 kneecap is the size Of a
waterbucket and he Is unable 10 walk,
even with q crutch. Stevenson also has
a tale Of woe over his 81 200 contract TO
play with Massillon lie has received
Sl00, and that is more than some of the
other players were able to realize.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
INFLUENZA HOLDS LONDON;
NO SUN TO CURE MALADY

LONDON. Dec. PA virulent type Of
influenza is raging in London and, as
usual. many prominent people are
among the sufferers. As London has
enjoyed only seventy-flve minutes sun
shine in Thirty-three days, the doctors
recommendation to take sun baths as
the best cure, is not easily followed.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
RECORD FOR POLE vAULTING.

YORK. Pa. Dec. 22.-New records in
the pole vault and standing broad jump
We're established last night during the
senior contests at the Y. VI. c. A. gym
Easium. William J. Seitz excelled all
previous records in the pole vault, clear
ing the bar at a height Of feet 1 inch
The standing broad jump record was
broken by Kellenberger, with a leap
Of feet inches
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
MIDDIES WOULD ROW
AT P0UGHKEEPSIE

The rowing authorities OF the United
States Naval Academy, it is reported.
are 20 ask the Secretary OF the Navy for
permission 10 enter its best crew annual
~ in the intercollegiate Association
varsity race at Poughkeepsie.
This is practically the FIRST step 10
ward getting both Annapolis and West
Point in the Hudson river June re-
gatta. Annapolis showed form last year
that makes her look like a worthy zoe
for the colleges that send crews 10 the
Hudson
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
Miiler's Wonderful Record

From last New Year Day 10 De-
ccmber Is. Walter Miller had ridden
sC9 winners. 80 seconds and 1S6 thirds.
being unplaced 4S2 times-a words
record Nicol stands second. with
2s8 winners IN the same time The
latter did nearly ali his riding in the
Western tracks.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
JAMESTOWN COURSE
HAS AN ADVOCATE
Secretary Fortmeyer Tells
Why National Regatta
Should Go There.
FINE FOR THE SPECTATORS
Boardwalk Entire Distance Would Give
Great View of Races-f'p Word
From Henley.

NEW YORK. Dec. 22.-There has been
some talk recently that the officers OF
the National Association of Amateur
Oarsnlen intend TO try 10 secure places
In the annual races Of the English Hen
ley and that representative oarsmen
may be sent abroad for the next regatta
in England. This story was quashed
yesterday by Fred r, Fortmeyer, secre-
taTy Of the n A A. o.
Nothing has yet been heard OF join
ing with the English Henley" said Mr..
FOrtmeyer. and. what is more, We can
do nothing in the matter until the Hen
ley stewards communicate with US.
They have the full pOwc~ OF invitation
and the story that we a. thinking Of
asking for an invitation is rather fool
fsh
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
FENDALL CADETS AGAIN
HURL BOLD CHALLENGES

The Fendan Cadets would ike 10 ar
range game with the St. Johns 10
pound team, or the Carroll Institutes
Any team wishing to meet the Taertisaif
Cadets. New Year night, address J.
Keans, 2S0l Olive avenue northwest
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
JACK DUNN Is CHOSEN
TO MANAGE BALTIMORE

BALTIMORE, Dec. 22.-Jack Dunn is
to manage the Baltimore baseball team
next season.
lie was signed todar after a talk about
terms with AfesSrs. Frank and Hanlon.
ana he Will begin work at once on the
next season. He Is 10 be uutr1mmeIed
in every respect and believes that he
has good start 10 work with hope for
au Eastern League pennant next sea-
son
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
PENN BASKETBALL
TEAM REGISTERS
Quaker Quint Had No In
tentiOn of AntagOnizing
the Amateur Union.

PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 22--in order 10
avoid any further troubles with regis
tered basketball teams of the Amateur
Athletic Union the University of Penn
sylyauia team and substitutes were
registered yesterday by Commissioner
George Orton before leaving 10 play
their game last night with the York Y.
M e. A. team.
Pennsylvania heretofore took the stand
college. teams did not need to be regis
erred in the A. A. L.. but in this case
the Quaker five had scheduled several
games with teams which We're registered
n the 4, a. L.
Would Have Disqualified Team.
The A. a. L. has a habit Of making
trouble for any OF its members who play
against unregistered teams. and iu the
York case the Y. NJ G A League. OF
which York was q member and which
Is affiliated with the A a. L, had
threatened to throw York out II II
played Penn.
The Quakers have no desire To antag-
nnize the A. a T., and the registration
cf the team was accomplished through
the agency Of DIT. Allison Scout. the
chairman OF the committee on allied
sports, and \. 4. L. Commissioner
George OrtOn. who is also a Pennsyl-
vania man.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
Several Want Regatta.

Mr. Fortmeyer was also asked what
action the y. A. A .. would take
toward the resolution recently passed
By the twelve clubs OF the Schuylkiil
Navy, Of Philadelphia, asking that the
1907 regatta Of the association be held in
Philadelphia instead OF al the James
town Exposition, as the present plan
contemplates.
4 did not know anything about that
resolution until now replied Mr. Fort
meyer, but nothing viii be done about
our annual meeting. on March 8. At
that meeting We always have several In
vitations as blanks are sent out before
hand asking the various clubs II they
wish 10 have the regatta on their home
courses.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
KAUFMAN WINNER
IN POOR FIGHT
Takes Fourteen Rounds to
Beat Down George Gard
ner in Los Angeles.
LITTLE PUNCH OR SCIENCE
Can't Knock Out Man Who Is All In.
Jack Johnson introduced and
Gets the HOOt.

Los ANGELES. Cal, Dec. 22-Al Kauf-
man, the young California heavyweight.
who was hailed few months ago as
Champion Jenries' possible successor
won a victory which Was in effect al
most a defeat when it took him fourteen
rounds 10 beat George Gardner, OF
Lowell Mass. before the Pacific Ath-
letic Club last night
Gardner dii not make nearly as strong
a battle as was expected, and on Kauf-
mans record, in his former fights on the
Coast. ne should have beaten the Lowell
fighter in half the number of rounds,
The yoang giant tried hard at all
tages of the battle. but Gardner had
n bahling defense, which made the ear
lier rounds slow and utterly fooled
Kaufman's attempts TO get at him with
a damaging blow When Gardner
opened up and fought it was expected
that Kaufman would end the night with
single punch at any moment but his
generalship was faulty and his famous
wallops did not seem 10 have their usual
killing effect
Couldn't Land Sleep Producer.
His hitting was a bit wild at all times
and even when Gardner was staggering
and weak. before his seconds tossed in
the towel that enGed the fight. Kaufman
was unable to land Z. clean knockout
Three times he sent Gardner to the
floor, and, though the veteran fighters
seconds gave up the battle, he was
Eamely raising himself 10 his feet when
Referee Tommy Burns stepped in front
OF Kaufman and motioned him 20 his
corner.
a big crowd from Los Angeles and the
neighbOring cities saw the battle. Tom
N.HTHnE WL NJ IN .HHsrrg
ing card and he was cheered wildly
when he climbed into the ring.
Jack Johnson, the big negro heavy
weight. Was introduced from the ring
inst before the fight and was greeted
with boots and cheers. He repeated
his recent challenge to JeffTies.
Gardner seemed very nervous in the
opening round and hardly struck blow.
He backed away and covered up with
kaufman chasing him around the ring
He did little but defensive work for the
hrSt nve rounds and kaufman was un-
able 10 break through, so that practi-
cally no damage was done,
Towel Ends Fight.
From the fifth TO the tenth round the
fighting was faster and Kaufman sew
eral times hurt his man with right
wallops to the head and body. Card
ner showed better, also. and at some
stages Of the long range lighting out
boxed the youngster.
From the tenth round on, Gardner
showed signs of weakening. He was in
a bad way in the thirteenth under
kaufman's 5 persistent attack and his
knees wobbled as he went to mis- cor
ngT. He came up ia the fourteenth to
run into right swing which landed high
on his head and sent him To the floor
again As ne Tegained his feet, kauf-
man caught him with a right on the
chin. Then the sponge appeared while
Gardner was again trying 10 rise.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
.ORDWAY QUINT BARELY
WHIPS COMMISSIONERS
Final Game of Series Goes 10 Former
Team by Narrow Margin of
0ne-half Point.

In what was by far the best game Of
ball that followers Of the Greater Wash
ington Professional Basketball League
have witnessed this season the Ordway
quint barely defeated the Commission
ers by the close score Of 271a. to p. there
by winning the championship for the
first half Of the season.
The teamwork on beth sides was al
most perfect. and the play exceptionally
fast The lightning speed with which
the players followed the ball and
their eagerness ia covering up. made it
necessary for Referee Conlh0wer 10 call
a number Of fouls but with these excep-
tions. ali of which appeared 10 be unin-
tentional, the contest was free from any
rOuEhness.
Reyes, Thompson, and HandibOe did
the best work for their respective teams
The league VIII resume its semi-weekiy
games beginning January l. The line
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
HAYDEN Will PLAY.

BOSTON, Dec. 22.-Hugh MeBreen, ofI
this city. has received letter from Out
fielder Hayden. saying that the injury
he received while playing football this
fall would not handicap his baseball
work in tha least
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

.; SanniEO. MOriarity /: HandibOe. 8:
Hughes, ,; Boyle, ,: Draeger. Points of
fouls-OTdWays 81. Commissioners. 8
Referee-Nr. CollihoWer Timers-FOy
and Hundier. Scorer-Ar. Clark
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
May Row over Officials.

Lewis holds that Jeffries non-eccept-
ance OF the position viii throw the ref
cree question open again and that the
fighters should have a say in q second
choosing. Riley cannot see II that way,
and holds that Cans absolute with
drawaI from the discussion was a fall
ure To agree on the part OF the lighters.
and that the club alone can now name
the referee.
Lewis holds 20 the contrary, and 1t
looks like the big promoter and the lit
tie manager viii lock horns over the
next section. providing, or course, thaL
mother selection Will be necessary.
Work in the two camps IS going meF-
rUv On. ard Manager Riley and the Of
1cials OF the club are not doing much
Ioanrg either. In fact as the days ny
rv ana the great mill approaches, things
around the big casino, the headquarters
OF the pueiHsts show everyone 10 be on
the keen jump
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

Prof Edward Perkins Clark the
newly appointed principal OF the Central
New York Institution of Deaf Mutes
ives led 10 make the profession of teach
ing the deaf his life's work owing 10 the
fact that both his parents were deaf
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
''PARSON" DAVIES STRUCK
BY NEW ORLEANS CAF

NEW ORLEANS, La, Dec. 22--
Charles z. (Parson) Davies, while cross
ing a crowded business street, was
struck by a street car and seriously in
iured He was rendered unconscious.
and IT was at first thought he was ia
tally hurt HIS friends say he will be
all right in a few days Mr.. Davies.
owing TO poor sight, has met with sew
eral accidents.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

Lou Dillon. 1851 John 4. Mckerror
and four colts owned by &. X o. Bil-
lings have been shipped 10 Doc Tan
ncr at Cleveland
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

The big benefit for Terry &cGovCrn at
Madison Square Garden. New York. viii
take place January 3.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

Art Sims, OF Canton, Ohio, one OF lie
best featherweights in the Middle West,
is in the East looking for a match.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

HoS a must teIhAL hdDlS itlulilB ptfAot p
nance.
Doc Hnlebrand and Walter Clarkson.
two famous college pitchers, would look
good on Clark Griniths pitching STAFF,
Both are fine all-round players as well
as high-class boXmen.
The Philadelphia papers claim that
Manager Connie Mack had everything
liked 10 secure Jimmie Collins for his
Athletics, bat when IL came time 20
walk OF with the prize President John
J. Taylor and Manager Chick Stahl had
70 be shown. Now Connie must develop
one of his many youngsters.
Matte Mcintyre the Detroit out
fielder, has notified Manager Jennings
lhat unless ne IS traded 70 some oLEeT
eiub ne VIII jump to the outlaws. Me-
lutyre claims he was badly treated by
Detroit hence his desire 70 migrate
Harry Taylor. the former president Of
the Eastern League, who lives in Buf-
faiO has been appointed county Judge
of Erie county by Governor Higgins.
Taylor is "a graduate Of the Cornell law
as a professional baseball player. He
was a crack first baseman.
II is expected that Billy Murray. man
ager OF the Philadelphia. who has been
III with typhoid fever viii be able tC
leave the hospital by January l.
Manager Cautiilon, Of the Washing
tons. says the quickest thinking IN base
ball Is needed by cOacher at third base
10 decide whether OF not to hold a base
runner at third on a hit 10 the out
nAd.
Manager Fred Clarke, OF Pittsburg
Will take only twenty men TO Hot
Springs in March. He has asked Presi-
dent Dreyfuss 20 dispose OF all OF those
F.HE FHea nh 81 q 81 a
major league form. as he is of the opiu-
ion that it's n waste of time and money
90 develop players. preferring 70 take
those already ripe for the business. The
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
MISCELLANEOUS.

Trap shooters viii assemble in Chi
cagO for the annual Illinois .5ta-e tour
nament May IA, Is and 16
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

The Pratt Institute. OF BrJOklyl, has
quit the American Rugby footbsIl game
and may take up association football
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
BASKETBALL TONIGHT.

The L. and !. Reserve basketball
qriut will play the Warwick Athletic
Club this evening AT $50 p. m, in the
gym OF the T. and /. at Fifth and L
streets. The lineup viii be:
Warwicks. L. & J. r
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

Young DOnahue. of Roxbury. Mass.
and Young Kenny. OF Lawrence, Mass.
viii box at HayerhiI on Christmas Of
ternOOn.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
Weleh Looms Up.

Jack Welch who now looms up as the
praspectfve z-eferee of the big match, is
the san Francisco lightweight hghtar
VINO mas been seen several times as
third man IN the rinE in San Francisco
fights.
He has the reputation Of being
clever boxer. quick witted, impartial
and I'D to every Jrick OF the trade. On
the coast he enjoys an excellent reputa-
ton for honesty.
II Jeffries does not kick IN, il Will be
an off with the big champion, and Jack
Weich viii be named Il Is hlghly proo-
abIe thar in the event OF necessity of
choosing another man. Nate Lewis and
RILEY will --4In indulge in a wrangle,
as Lewis E. ril hoping 10 land the JOD
for George SIICT.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

John McGraw now says that he pre-
fers the seasoned players to the green
youngsters breaking into the game. It
Will be interesting TO note the work Of
Hanlou's Cincinnati youngsters and Nc
Graw's veterans next season.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

1t was stated the other day In a Lon
don police court, in the case Of man
charged with stealing an army captain =
gold-laced shoulder straps. that their
intrinsic value was 5 cents, although
they are sold for 1919.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

Second Baseman Shean's fielding rec
ord last fan with the Athletics. Of so.
was most remarkable fielding perfor
nance.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

The new half-mile track at Parkers-
burg, w. Va, is pronounced one OF
the finest in the country.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
DANE GETS CRESTY
DISCUSSING NOLAN
Makes a Foolish Noise With
His Mouth About Size
of Purses.

BOSTON, Dec 2.-Battling Nelson is
somewhat disturbed over the statement
that he was anxious 10 have Tex Rick
ara hang up another $4,000 FOR a bout
with Cans, and declared that nothing
short OF a $4,000 purse from Rickard
would coax him 10 fight in GolddeId.
Say, did You see what that fellow
Rlckard says that / have been begging
him for a match with Cans out In Gold
feld2 / have a good mind 10 hike over
TO New York and tell him what / think
OF him. He may be Offering $50 0jl
purses for Jeffries ana Johnson. but that
let's him out.
He can't come hack with any small
Ter size offers for me, ana / never went
looking for him to get another match
In Goldheld
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

George Starr Is spending the winter
looking around for stock which vii do
TO export 10 Russia
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

Young Welsh. Of this city. and Bobby
Moore. Of New York, are To fight to a
finish at private club in New York on
Christmas afternoon.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
BASEBALL.

Fred Clarke wIll manage the Pitts
burg Club from the bench this season,
claiming that a bench manager has an
advantage OF one playing on the team.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
OTBALL GOLF *'RACNC<* BOXING WRESTLING ATHLETICS
Personal Comment on Men and
Things in the Field of Sports

records show that only about 10 per
cent Of the youngsters make good the
first year out.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

Doc HillebTand and Walter Clarkson,
two famous college pitchers, would look
good on Clark Grifiths pitching staff,
Both are fiue all-Touud players as Well
as high-class bOXmeu.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

The New England Breeders AssOcia-
tiOn reports loss OF 81, 10o at Readville
the past season.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
Oh, Foolish. Foolishl

why, L have already had an offer to
fight in Reno for a $4,000 purse. so what
would / be doing To even look at any
thing he had If he really means that h
VIII put up purse of $4,000 FOR JenrIes
and Johnson, then he will have 10 make
II $4,000 for me 20 fight Cans, as thai
bout would Outdraw anything else.
This Eicksrd is q four-fiusher. if il
Is true that he said that 1 was chasing
MIN Ior another match in GOldield. He
does not own the State of Nevada and
there is plenty of money in other places
There's Johnny Nolan. in Reno, who has
more money than Rickard. who is ready
10 put up d $4,000 purse for another
lightweight championship batt.s .
tween me and Cans. / guess that's got
Rickard beat. ali right"
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
RACING.

Tipko. the brother 10 Brenda Yoike.
2.O82. that started in the Chamber Of
Commerce. is dead.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

Hugo Kelly. a claimant Of the .lijdle-
weight title, and Jack CTwinJ Sullivan
are practically matched Cor q 20-rOIEd
contest AT Salt Lake City n three weeks.
+. II. Ten Eyck's salary as cOacn OF
the Wisconsin crews Is 81 600 from Jan
uary 10 June, He IS expected 10 appear
and take charge of the aquatic deps IT.
ment Immediately after the holiday re-
cess. Some sixty candidates for the
several Wisconsin crews are IN train
ing this fall but work has been su6-
pended for the holidays. The regents
will pay the coach's salary and other
expenses Of the aquatic department, but
say economy must be observed.
The Washington times., 1906-12-22
MAYBE JACK WEIGH
WILL Be REFEREE
JeffrieS Doesn't Answer
kilograms Concerning the
GanS-Herman Match.
DOES DEBT WORRY CHAMP2
One Yarn Is He Can't Fight in Ne
vada Because of Gambling
Markers.

TONOPAH. New. Dec 22.-'I hear
from Los Angeles that Jenries has re-
fused to referee the Kid Hernandez
Cans battle for me
The report is merely an alleged in
terview with the big champion, SO 1
shall not consider the matter settled
until ] hear definitely from JeH. /
have extended the time for him 70 an
swer 10 midnight tonight. when if 1
have not heard from him / shall con-
slider that the reports are correct and
name Jack WEIGH To act as referee"
This was the statement given ouc by
Manager Mike Riley. of the Casino club,
today when he S.. atle statement IA the
morning papers that Jim Jeffries had
told the newspaper men IT, Los Angeles
that he would not referee the Cans
Herman bout
Gambling Markers the CauseI
Riley had wired Jenries an extension
OF time to midnight tonight for his ac-
ceptance, and as he has not heard di-
rectIy from the big fellow, he considers
that he is duly bound to observe the
courtesies and give JEFF. chance 70
accept before announcing another Sc
lection.
Reports here are at variance as TO the
cause OF Jen-s refusal TO act. Some
believe that Riley's offer Of $1,000 was
not enough 20 tempt the big farmer TO
come all the way 10 Nevada. others re
fer 10 a story emanaCfng from Reno 20
the effect that Jen is afraid OF coming
into the State for fear of being arrested
for an alleged gambling debt he is sup
posed 10 owe 10 one Of the big houses
OF that city, contracted when he went
there to referee the Hart-RoOt bout
Ter himself seems 10 be noncOm-
initial from reports received here and
merely saws ne will not be able 70 ref
cree ths. battle, as ne is TOO busy over
the offer OF O $4,000 purse Tor q heaVy-
weight championship battle
The Washington times., 1906-12-22

II is expected that Billy Murray. man
ageT Of the Philadelphia. who has been
III with typhoid fever. viii be able tc
leave the hospital by January I.
Charlevoix county herald., 1906-10-27
yhe ScMoss
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The Home Of
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1t stands man in good stead to ask about
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many short cuts in clothes-making, practiced
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When speak of our good overcoats,
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