The Washington times., 1906-12-16

LONDON, Dec l5-It might seem d
little premature while the football sea
son is vet young to speak Of the basebalI
season for next year, but there Is al
ready a good deal OF quiet talk among
the lovers Of the American game who,
elated by the measure OF success achiev-
ed last season, are confident Of a great
growth In public interest in the game
next season.
Available material is even now being
located. and there will be at least double
the number OF clubs on the diamond
when the season opens next spring, and
rules are being perfected which win ar
range for a series or championship
games
It is said that a number OF American
baseball players. particularly pitchers
and catchers, IA which departments the
British game is weak. are expected here
within a short time 10 teach the English
players the mysteries Of the inshoot, the
down curve and spit ball. and to coach
them In the art of throwing 20 bases.
This would seem that the baseballers
mean business next season. There are
a number Of Americans resident in Eng
land who are taking an interest in the
game II probably viii be determined
next season II baseball has come 10 stay
in England. II the season should be
paying one for the club and ground
owners. II will be put on permanent
business basis.
The attempt to declare BeaIs c.
Wright. the noted American tennis play
er, a professional has caused no little
discussion here, where Mr.. Wright is
we'll and favorably known.
Lawn tennis the official organ OF
the British Lawn Tennis Association, IN
its issue Of this week. has this strong
comment:
1T is common knowledge that Mr..
Wright IS the son Of a well-known and
highly respected manufacture OF ten
mis- requisites. That ne should be asso-
Ciated in his fathers business is only in
the natural sequence and order OF
things. and no sensible person, however
high his ideals on the subject OF sport
may be. can fail to rIdicule the notion
of anyone being. debarred from playing
as an amateur on such grounds. IN
deed. the mere idea is preposterous, and
contrary 10 the canons OF common
sense"
All the leading players IN England eX-
passed by the executive ComiUtee of the
United States National Lawn Tennis
Association. upholding the amateur
standing OF Mr.. Wright. and regard the
decision as an indication that the former
champion will be seen in the Davis Cup
international team, when Is to do battle
with England next summer.
Commenting upon the remarkably
successful season enjoyed this year by
Danny Maher on the English turf,
the London Sportsman, after paying
tribute To Maher's ability. says that.
with few exceptions, more conspicuous
ability in the saddle was shown by
professional riders twenty-five years
ago than at the present time.
Maher's list of victories this season is
"a long one. especially in valuable or
classic races. The Derby. Oaks. Gold
Cup, and Coronation Stakes. at Ascot;
Jubilee Handicap. Manchester Cup,
Eclipse Stake, Champion Stake. at New
market; the CambTidgeshire and Jockey
Club Cup. were the most important He
viii ride in 1907 for Lord Derby and
Lord Stanley. who have first call on
him.
A decision has recently been rendered
by a French court which is of interest
To all horspmen- A trainer. James DOdd, !