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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-17
BATTLERs READY
FOR HARD FIGHT
Young Corbett and Terry McGov-
ern Will Clash at Philadel-
phia Tonight.
Journal Special Service.

Journal Specta! Service.
Sew York, Oct. 17.-Terry McGovern will be
on Thursday or he will be the saddest man In
the east, and all depends upon whether or not
he is successful in beating Young Corbett in
their six-round fight which Is scheduled to take
place before the National Athletic club of Phila-
delphia tonight. Terry's greatest ambition in
life is to wipe out the two defeats he received
at the hands Of Young Corbett, and SO anxious
is he to land a knockout in this contest that
he has trained harder for this fight than he
ever did for any other.
In form Terry should have no trouble in whip
ping his time antagonist. but then every time
Terry ever fought Corbett his chances were
thought to be far better for victory than his
opponents. But Corbett succeeded in landing
the winning punch each time, and he declares
that he will be able to repeat the trick again.
McGoyern claims he won't, and each of the
fighters has a host of followers and admirers
who believe in his ability.
The only thing that is liable to cause Nc
Governs defeat this time is the same that con-
tributed to his downfall in their two previous
meetings, and that is that he might lose his
head. 1t was Terrys inability to keep cool
knowledged by even his most ardent admirers
that Terry is highly eXcitable even now. Hi
rest in the Berkshires has done wonders TO,
him, and he seems to have more control over
himself than he did at the time Of his last
fight with Corbett. In his present condition he
should have little trouble in emerging victoriou:
| from tonight's battle. H.
As for Corbett he, too, is in much better
shape than he has been for some months. Blu
fast living has Slapped much of his formci
felt the knockout punch many times since hi
| last mill with Terry, but the Denverite has
worked hard for this fight and the contest should
be one of the fastest seen in quakertown in many
a day. The men will fight at catchweights ant
will probably weight about 1875 pounds each il
the ring.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-17
CHICAGO ASSUMES
NORMAL ASPECT

Chicago, Oct. 1.-THE diminution Of the
great wave of baseballism which has clasped
the city in many -tenacled grasp for the last
two months is expected to begin tomorrow.
To-day witnessed the getaway Of President
Charles A. Comiskey of the whitesox for Z
hunting trip in northern Wisconsin.
The much talked Of banquet given by the
board of trade rooters to the National league
plete success, barring a tinge Of gloom cast
over the assemblage by the unexpected defeat
of the cubs by the whitesox in the recent won
derful series. Everybody present tried to cele-
brate the great feat of the west side in win
ming 116 games in the National league. but
every time they thought of the four lost to the
whitesox their ardor was appreciably dampened.
The members of the victorious whitesox are
gradually beginning to disappear, but many of
them will stay around town and play .
few exhibition games. The transformers win
leave tomorrow morning for Joliet. where thss
will play the first Of their exhibition games.
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journal Special Service.

| Journal Special Service.
Los Angeles, Oct 17.-Philadelphia Jack
O'Brien made his debut in Los Angeles last
night by fulfilling his contract to stop Fred
Cooley, his former sparring partner, who put
| him out at Toledo last February in two rounds,
| and Jim Trimble, local light heavyweight.
O'Brien's contract-was to stop both men In
| ten rounds each, and be required but twelve
! rounds to trim them both. Cooley went out in
the third round and Trimble stayed until near
| the end of the ninth round. Cooley made the
mistake of attempting to force the issue with
OBrien and was put down three times in the
/ three rounds before taking the. count. O'Brien
put him down for the count Of nine in the
opening of the third round with right to the
jaw, and repeated the operation a moment later
when Cooley stayed down until Referee Robin
son counted twelve instead Of ten. Then Cooley
arose and protested the decision, claiming that
he was only stalling and wanted to continue
| the fight
! Their first round was an even break until the
last minute In the second OBrien went after
him and punished him SO severely that he
4 fouled O'Brien three times. O'Brien ended the
round with vicious rights and lefts which put
Cooley down the gong rang. The gong saved
/ Cooley, as he staggered thru the ropes and had
| to be led to his corner.
Trimble followed Cooley after an intermission
Of five minutes, and took warning by the fate
! Of Cooley bringing into play all his cleyerness
! to avoid punishment, frequently clinching, and
stayed until the seventh round without accept
ing any considerable punishment. O'Brien be-
4 gan business in this round and paved the way
/ to the knockout which followed. He put rights
and let's to the jaw almost at will. and It was
4 in this round that Trimble first showed dis
tress. In the eighth round O'Brien put TrimbIe
down four times, the gong saving him the last
a time. In the ninth round Trimble came back
A fresh, but swung wildly. O'Brien repeatedly
a landed to the jaw. few moments before the
end Of the round vicious right to the jaw
4 put Trimble down for the count Of five, and he
rose in a dazed condition. O,Brien put him
down three times in this round, when he each
s time took the count OF nine. When he went
& down the last time he WAS counted out, hui
arose and wanted to pEuceed with the nght.
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SOIL SURVEY WORK PUSHED
Professors Willard and Rice Home froi,
-. a.. Western North Dakota. .., -s. 81

FARGO. N. D.-The soil survey in this state
which is being conducted under the direction
OF State Geologist Willard of the North Dakota
Agricultural college In cooperation with the
government, will be prosecuted with greater
Vlg9r IMAM ever next season. AS a result of the
act1vlty or President Worst and Professor viii
lara this state has been able to secure more
assistance from the government bureau than
Is ordinarily granted Professor Willard homes
to have the. data soon for a soil survey man
or every section Of land in the state This
VIII be of immense value to the farmers and
realty men, as the producing qualities Of every
kind of crops best adapted to that section can
Gals. y E,-- 80
Accompanied by Professor T. D. Rice Of the
soil survey bureau Of the department of agri-
culture. Professor willard has returned from O
preliminary outline of next seasons work in
the western part of the state. Their tests Of
different soils along the route was most
gratifying surprise and they are elated over the
conditions they found in some sections formerly
handicapped by adverse reports. 1T -
D. B. Holt, candidate for county Judge, A. Nc
Hench for surveyor, and f. L. Richter for cor
oner, have withdrawn from the democra tic
county ticket and served notice on the county
auditor to that effect. They see no opportunity
to win and decided mot to have their names on
the official ballots. =1 4, 49,
On technical grounds the two cases against
c. 3. Green of this city, charging violation
of the new meat ordinance, were dismissed.
One failed to show who owned the cattle
slaughtered outside the central slaughterhouse
and the other did not show the butcher was in
GREEN'S employ. Other actions will be instituted
by Meat Inspector Durham.
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FRESHMEN WILL
MEET SOPHOMORES
Underclass Teams to Do Battle on
Northrop Field Saturday
Afternoon.

Northrop fields first regular football game OF
the season will be played Saturday afternoon
when the sophomore and freshman class teams
Will meet. This action was taken by the uni
yersity athletic board yesterday, and 1t means
that the football season at Minnesota will be
heightened week, for considerable interest Is
being manifested over the work and chances
OF the underclass teams. Coaches Strathern and
Dolan will have their hands full the rest C, OF
this week whipping their men in shape for the
contest. The game will be called at O'Clock
and Is cents admission will be charged.
For the first time In two weeks the gates on
Northrop field were thrown open today for the
last open practice before the Ames game Scrim-
mage between the first and second teams was
held.
Hard work continued yesterday, altho the
squad was lacking several of Its mainstays who
are busy passing off their conditions. Nothing
will be known concerning the results of the
examinations upon which the gophers' chances
depend so much till Saturday.
The management is preparing for rush for
tickets of the Ames games. Head ushers, who
will, have charge Of handling the crowds
were appointed yesterday. They are NJ. Nelson
and F. b. Wright, and will have corps OF
fully 300 usherS
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-17
SECRET PRACTICE
ON AT NEBRASKA

Lincoln, Neb., Oct. 17.-Gloom and foreboding
on the state university campus has been in q
measure dispelled by the news that "Bob'
Taylor, the heavyweight colored guard, and
Billy johnson, another colored cyclone, will
be added to the cornhuskers. johnson is a
veteran and plays an end position. Taylor has
been circumvented by faculty restrictions. He
d DC his moleskins last night and tonight
the whole array Of players were taken to the
state farm for secret practice. johnson has
played four years. but part Of his gridiron
service was in the days of prepdom. Cotton
was debarred altho his case was similar to
that Of Johnson.
Nebraska did not display singular gridiron
skill in the contest with Drake last Saturday,
The signal work was bum, while the action
of the team was ragged. Fumbles and penal.
ties were frequent and rough play was alluded
to several times by the officials
Nebraskas weakness is in the offensive. The
defense has SO far appeared stronger than the
tactics of the opposition. Interference for
quarter runs is decidedly bad Unless Foster
gets more speed and ginger into the team the
cornhuskers will do little scoring this season
the tactics being to keep the opponents from
| success. Ames Is unknown proposition this
year and Foster has debarred all spectators fol
the week and will try to, inculcate a few tricks
in the: cOrnhusker repertory. 80 - e
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HOWARD. JONES IS =. -. =.
STAR AT YALE

New Haven, Oct. 1.-THE varsity was handled
rather lightly by the Yale coaches again yes
terday, and in the scrimmage most of the first
string were pulled out from time to time, Civ
ing the scrubs the brunt Of the work. Some
of the cripples were in the signal practice that
preceded the scrimmage, but later only did easy
stunts.
Roome got into the signal practice and ap-
parently has entirely recovered from his muscle
brutse. Howard Jones today went the pace
on the varsity side during the scrimmage and
made the best showing Of any player, evidence
enough that he has recovered from his bruises.
+ Breaking up forward passes and defensive TAG
tics constituted the main work Of the first eleven
during the practice against the Scrubs The
second eleven was given the ball to try the
trick with variations, but Howard Jones time
and again got the ball or smothered the run
ner before he could pass the ball.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-17
G0TCH FAILED TO
THROW MATTS0N

Frank Gotch failed to throw Carl Mattson in
ten minutes at the Dewey theater last night,
and as a result lost his forfeit of $500. There
was a long delay in starting the match, as
Mattson bucked at the last minute and refused
to go on unless Gotch would reduce the time
limit from fifteen to ten minutes. Mattson
claimed that the proposition made him called
his time. After considerable wrangling
Gotch gave Mattson his way and the match
began.
For nine minutes Mattson kept the champion
a hold that looked good, but the Minneapolital
was equal to the occasion and held out until
the time was up.
Tonight Gotch will take on Oscar Paulson
local heavyweight. and the limit will be dfteer
minutes.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-17
WISCONSIN TEAM
Is RATHER WEAK
Student Body Is Rapidly Losing
Interest in the Badger
Eleven.

Madison, Wis, Oct 1T-Wiseonsins first foot.
ball game, which was with Lawrence last Sat
urday and which resulted in close call for
the badgers, brought out the almost pathetic
weakness of Coach Hutchins football teals> The
score to 0 does not show the relative strength
of the two elevens. Lawrence was just as
and 1t was only hard luck which kept the Wis
itors from scoring touchdown when they worked
the pigskin to Wisconsin's one-yard line.
The badgers never had such a weak team.
Reformed football has certainly played havoc
at the Madison institution. Good who
wanted to come here to school heard that Wis
consin was making football a ''manly game
and not contest in which real rivalry was
to play part, and they went to other colleges
The result is already on the surface. There
are no promising freshmen, and Wisconsin has
nothing better than prep school football
eleven. 1t is the greenest bunch that ever
represented one Of the big nine, and it Is two
to one that it will be overwhelmingly defeated
by both Illinois and Purdue. ,=% ~,
The only likely-looking men have been de-
| clared ineligible because Of scholarship. Coacn
Hutchins Is man of great energy, but he too,
Is not up to the standard In the east he never
became famous as q football player, neither
did he ever gain renown as coach. It is
| understood that he was only assistant coach at
Syracuse He Is professor of physical train
ing" and not football coach when compared
| with Williams. Stage and Yost. -, .-.
~ Old Spirit Gone. ...:s
All of this is reformed football at Wisconsin.
The old college spirit has already been frosted
| The student body turned out strong Saturday,
not because they wanted to see the game, but
| because they feared Lawrence would win and
they thought that the old Wisconsin spirit
would win even If the badger out.
| pointed in knowledge of the game. e..
Such is the situation at Wisconsin. Only a
| light schedule has been arranged, but it is q
heavy one at that. Even Coach Hutchins has
| admitted as much. If the badgers were to meet
any of their old rivals in the big nine this year
| they would so down in defeat by score sc
| big that it would shock the student body. Only
one regular man of last years team is back.
| That is Captain Gelbach. Cody Clark, who
| took Vanderboom's place last season in the
game against Michigan, is out for the team
Saturday he did the star work. His forward
passing was good, the ball going with almost
| the speed Of bullet and landing squarely in
| the arms of the Wisconsin man ready to re.
| ceive 1t. Messmer also is showing some form
He is in at left tackle. He can do a pretty
| good drop. Saturday he missed three but it was
not his fault. The passes were all miserable
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WISCONSIN TRAINS r.. :.
y. AT KICKING GAME

Madison, Wis, Oct. 17.-Coach Hutchins OF
the Wisconsin team is training his men for 8
kicking game under the new rules. Practically
all the time yesterday was spent in develop
ing some part Of the kicking game Clark ant
the candidates for quarter were tried at catch
ing and running back punts, and the work
showed great improvement over Saturday
Clark was also given practice in punting, AMI
his work received the commentator Of tn,
coach. I'D, go. ~.
The varsity was lined up against the fresh
men and quarterback kicks were tried Tn,
varsity gained much ground and once scored
ball after the kicks and going over the fresh
man goal line. Clark was back after his dis
ctplin1ng by the coach for breaking trainin,
rules, while Bailey and Soukup were on the fel,
again. - '--~-.,~' o's ~. 3 a..
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GRAIN MEN GIVE
CUBS A BANQUET
Journal Special Service.

Chicago, Oct. 1.-THE members of the Chi
cago National baseball team were guests of
the Chicago Board Of Trade at banquet last
night. The event was arranged by the grain
men in anticipation of the national league
winning the worlds championship. Attic the
team was defeated by the Chicago Americans
none of the arrangements were changed. Five
hundred Of the teams admirers sat down
to the dinner -. -
President, Murphy of the National team stated
tonight that between $1,000 and 81, 900 had been
divided among the players on his team since
the post-season games, in addition to the losers
end of the prize money in the worlds series.
''We voluntarily gave the men nearly So, 900
from exhibition games,'' said Mr.. Murphy, land
today we divided between $1,000 and $4,000
more in bonuses and presents. We did this re-
CARELESS Of the fact that our salary list is the
largest Of any club in organized professional
baseball. We did this because we feel elated
that team won more games in season
than any other club has ever done.''
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-17
SWORN TESTIMONY
In LIFTING" CASE

Urbana, ILL.,, Oct 1.-THE case Of Glen Wat
son, the former Illinois athlete who went to
Chicago last week, was the talk Of the state
university campus today. The Daily IlIini which
started the discussion promises a complete
statement on the affair tomorrow. 1t is said
that sworn testimony will be presented to the
effect that Watson told friends he was being
urged to attend the University of Chicago. Fur
ther evidence will be presented that Assistant
Coach Speik of Chicago sought to persuade Wat
son to enter Chicago last summer.
brother Of Watson's attending Illinois il
broken-hearted over the matter. He said he
hopes his brother will return to Illinois. Both
Watsons were pledged to a local Greek letter
fraternity, and it is said that the Watson re-
naming In Illinois has asked to be released
from his pledge, SO affected is he by his broth.
ers detection. ,,sEF ..rt . -. 81 -
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-17
HAMILTON GOLF
PLAY CONTINUES

Hamilton, Mass, Oct. 17.-Before the finals in
the Myopia Hunt club Invitation golf tourna.
ment could be started today tie between Eben
M. Bycrs Of Pittsburg, the present national
amateur champion, and W. p. Smith of, Phila.
Of Garden City, a former worlds champion
ready to play the winner.
The Byerssmith contest stopped yesterday Oh
| account of Darkness after the players had holed
out on the eighteenth green on even terms
1t was arranged to start the finals Of thirty
six holes as soon as the winner Of the tie should
be decided. Y. >~,.--T
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-17
INDEPENDENT FOOTBALL

The Hawkeyes played to 5 tie with the
Marines Sunday at Thirteenth avenue and Fourth
street s. The Hawkeyes were outweighed fifteen
pounds to the man, but played their heavy OPP
ponents of their feet in the first half. scoring
halfback. was laid out in the beginning Of the
second half. thus giving the Marines easy going
The Hawkeyes wish game with the Gaghagens
for next Sunday. Phone Raymond Courtemarch
shipping room, Donaldsons.
The Wolverines failed to put in an appearance
for their game scheduled with the second Indians
lest Sunday and the Red Men therefore claim
Re tS. met h
and at that time they demonstrated that the
latter would have to travel to win the next
game.
The Indians have not allowed their defeat Of
last Sunday by the sherrys to discourage them
in the least, two costly fumbles costing them
the game near their opponents goal line They
would like to hear from them again. They also
wish games with New Prague. Hopkins, Imper-
:ials and Mankato. For games address NJ. Mel
son, S27 Cedar avenue or phone II. G, 3T04.
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sHAKEUP FOR ILLINI
IindgTen Shifts Men in Readiness for
Michigan.

urbana, ILL.,, Oct. lit is evident that Head
Coach Lindgren plans several changes in the
makeup Of the Illinois eleven, hoping to
strengthen the ends and backs. Last night at
back, Cermak and Mackey. In the backfeId
Hodge was given chance to shine, for the little
FELLOW discounted some of the heavier backs
in the Wabash game. Sinnock, the midget
quarter, seems to have the position nailed. His
playing pleased everybody, and he will get 4
chance against Michigan.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-17
BATTLEGROUND FOR PUGS

3 San Francisco, Oct. 17--As a result of diff
ferences between Coffroth and the other MEM
bers Of the fight trust, cotfroth has taken q
lease on new pavilion and skating rink, and
the Kaufman Berger fight will occur here the
last day OF the month This pavilion Will
only about $500 Berger is getting into good
shape with light work. hut kaufman has not
ret arrived s3;s stsl5 53i as 81
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-17
AWARDED EMBIEMS
Seven University Track Men Received
Their "M's' Yesterday.

ms" for track athletes at the university
athletic board. Seven men of last years squad
received them. They are: Captain Glen
Greayes. G. D. Bedford, distance runners; John
Deugherty. J: B. Hawley: R. v Malmgren, IN
A. =. Norcross, for high jump.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-17
MICHIGAN OFF FORM
Wolverine Scrubs Give Regulars
sz...s ..-,..-n, . Scare E,-.-. .

Ann Arbor, Mich, Oct. 17.-During secret
practice Yesterday the scrubs clearly outplayed
the varsity. Only good kicking by Garrels saved
the regulars from being beaten. After forty
minutes of hard work the score stood 0 to O.
At one time Featherstone got away with the
ball for what looked like easy touchdown
the varsity center. Featherstone outplayed Cap
tain Curtis at end. Yost used another freak
lineup on the varsity last night. He appar-
emily is trying to accustom the men to play any
position the team. 1870
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CADET SPLINTER STARS
Litburg Of the Navy Gains Against
Regulars.

Annapolis. Oct 1.-THE feature OF yes
terday's practice game at the naval academy
was the brilliant work Of Litburg, who played
half on the scrub End made run OF thirty
yards against the regulars. Hfs work attracted
Of the best sprinters In ia academy he may
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LOCKWOOD RETURNS
TO IOWA ELEVEN
Journal Special Service.

Iowa City, Iowa, Oct. 17.-Rockwood, the
Herculesn guard from Minnesota, came out to
practice ON Iowa field today, and thus materl-
ally strengthened the hawkeye eleven. Coach
Chalmers and Mart Catlin, the assistant coach
have been ''hard up for tried and true
guard, and they believe they have found him
in lockwood, whose work In 1904 and 1905
was gilt-edged. The rooters are rejoicing over
the return Of this star player.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-10-17
GLOOM AT NoTRE DAME
Dwan, Crack Quarter, May Be Forced
to Quit Game.

Notre Dame. Oct. 17.-Gloom spream over
the football quarters yesterday when it was
rumored that Dwan, who has made such a
remarkable. showing at quarterback since the
opening of the season. may quit the squad owing
to parental influence.
Fifteen minutes Of gruelling scrimmage took
the varsity. The work was unsatisfactory as
the varsity was weak in defense and If a better
showing is not made today work in the gym will
be started.
o'FYynn. the most promising man for SUBJ
halfback. injured his shoulder yesterday and
will be out of the game for some time.