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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-29
THE WORLD OF SPORTS

bination of Conn. Rock and Morgan was
hard 10 beat.
II II also barely possible that Dunn will
play first base himself. or make krieger
a candidate for the position, placing Conn
again i'm one OF the gardens, where his
work has always been OF such brilliant
character. All during the season the right
garden was rather weak until Harley was
signed. and with any number OF the fans
and sporting people. Il is said, that Conn
can play the position all around the ex-
manager. While Conn played a very con
sistent game last season at first base, still
he was never at his best there, and as
fielder he has no peer I'm the whole East
ern league.
Hugo Krieger. the Cleveland player. has
been playing professional ball for the pas,
four years, and IL Is stated has about
completed arrangements TO play with the
Providence team In the Eastern league
this year Krieger started out with the
old Lymans. OF which Bill Bradley. Frank
Delehanty. and Jack Bracken were mem
bers. He has played every inheld posi-
tion with the possible exception OF first
base. Last year Krieger clayed second
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-29
FOOTBALL NOT ABOLISHED

Prof Horatio s. White. chairman OF the
Harvard athletic committee. explained the
attitude OF the Harvard authorities To
football last night at the annual meeting
Of the Cornell club OF New England at
Boston.
The vote OF the corporations that was
accepted by the public as Harvards abo-
ltion Of football has been misunder-
stood and mislnterpreted. He said: And
since that vote II has been said that we
are not sincere I'm taking a hand In re-
vising the game That vote. as II was
published by the corporations. was mere
ly a request that the athletic committee
submit to the corporation report on the
game, and II went on TO state that until
that time they will prohibit IT,
.'Harvards proposals for revising the
game are no more radical than those pro-
posed by other colleges and are not so
radical as many suggested changes. Har-
ward has been criticised for it's action I'm
regard 10 the new rules committee. That
action was taken for the reason that the
athletic committee did not feel that the
old rules committee would be as efficient
In modifying the game. because OF pro-
vision I'm It's constitution that requires all
changes in the game to be passed by a
unanimous Vote
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-29

too late for race this year. and Sir
Thomas cup experience would not favor
his communicating so early as this about
a contest for 1907.
The most significant part OF the story
from England is Flies refusal 20 build
another challenRers under the old condi-
tions. IL is known that his failure with
the Shamrocks / and III was the direct
cause OF an ill-feeliSg between Sir Thomas
and him, and the Tact that he oven con-
sdered designing n Upton boat under any
rule would indicate that the breech is at
least partly healed.
The placing Beyond all doubt Of the
position OF the New York Yacht club
undoubtedly refers 10 the absence OF
American delegates at the universal rule
conference recently held in London This.
Il has been said, was due 10 fear OF the
New York Yacht club that II II accepted
universal rule It would have TO sail the
next Americas cup races under IT, This
has been denied emphatically by yachts
men who are in a position TO know.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-29
BR NCRO PLAYERS CASE

The case Of Pitcher Frank Mclean will
not down and Rochester and Norwich.
Conn, clubs will battle again over this
matter before the National board The
last decision was favorable 10 the Bron-
chos magnates
The date set for the rehearing OF the
case Is February 18th. BY tho terms OF
the last decision the big pitcher was
awarded to Rochester without price. and
the Connecticut club commanded to re-
turn $3.50 which Manager Buckenberger
tad paid over as first payment on the
$500 agreed upon.
Mclean was secured by Buckenberger
before the close Of the season OF 1905 and
he not only proved an exceedingly good
pitcher but gave excellent promise OF star
work next season. The manager OF the
Bronchos was informed that there was no
reserve clause TO McLean's Norwich con-
tract which would make him exempt
from draft
That II why Buckenberger bought him
a $500 According to the evidences given
al the former hearing before the National
board. the contract signed by Mclean
with Norwich bore the signature also as
manager of a man who was not. and new
er had been manager OF that club.
Also according to the evidence there
was 81 quiet agreement between the Nor
-xich- magnales and Mclean By which he
was 10 receive third Of teh price for any
sale OF his services. Mclean got nothing
told Buckenbergcr the whole story-hence
Rochester's appeal to the National board
and the victory OF month ago.
II is thought here that the Norwich
magnates are merely butting their heads
against stone wall. and that u would
he cheaper for them 10 pay back the $50
with smile and be good and happy.
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natl by an unfortunate injury. While go
ing down cellar he stumbled and fell
against the baluster. which broke Off. and
sharp piece or wood penetrated his SIDE
and inflicted a severe and painful wound.
The annual meeting OF the New YORK
State league will be held al Albany on
Tuesday. The important feature Of this
meeting will be the disposition of the Troy
club, which was formerly owned by j.
Louis Bacon, so well known i'm this vicin-
ity by his former conection with the New
England league. At the last meeting the
Troy case was left in the hands OF Pres
ident Farrell
Catcher I.uchis who has played in late
seasons with Denver and is wintering In
Dover. y. H.. says he intends TO play
baseball independently. Catcher Pat Mil
erick. who caught for Montgomery. Ala.
last season. is working for the General
Electric company In West Lynn. and has
n noffer to play with the Lynn club next
eason. He once played with Newport In
the New England league.
So would not Il be better if the clubs
could come TO an agreement TO call off
the southern trip and thus save a large
wad OF treasury paper. Toronto has just
early a spring as Newark. Jersey CITY,
MONTREAL or Providence i'm fact. there's
manys the time when the frost Is on
the pumpkin" in the above mentioned
towns, while the Queen City is enjoying
boisterous good weather With the excep-
ton OF Baltimore. the remainder OF the
Eastern League clubs are in tho self-same
boat: so. with regard 10 a spring prac-
tice-well. the game isn't worth the cam
die
Every Eastern league manager who has
called AZ the Highanders' office during
the last few weeks assures Clark Griffiths
that Laporte will make good at second
base. Those that have so tickled Grif are
Billy Murray OF Jersey City: Ed Barrow,
OF Toronto: Jack Dunn OF Providence. and
George Stalings OF Buffalo. And Hughey
Jennings adds his testimony from Balti-
more
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-29
LOB.LINE DISCUSSED

At the beginning OF the present bowling
season the leading duck pin leagues were
restricted 10 the use OF the lob line by
the rules OF the National Duck Pin asso-
citation. The sentiment OF the large major
ity OF the players was SO strong against
IL that vote was passed at an early
meeting OF the National Duck Pin asso-
citation allowing the various leagues 10
use the lob line or not, as they chose
shortly afterward
The lob line is causing vast amount or
discussion and dissension among the bowl
ers OF the city at present. The American
Duck Pin league voted 10 retain the lob
line I'm it's regular schedule events but
discussions Immediately arose and the Sc
ries has now become somewhat in the ma
turc OF farce
Some OF the teams are determined 20
enforce the rule and others will not roll
where II is observed. and still others
who take a more literal Interpretation of
the National Duck Pin association ruling
are willing 10 use the lob line or not. az
cording to the views of the players i'm the
team with which they happen to be con-
testing
II is understood however that a grand
meeting OF the players OF the American
Duck Pin league will soon he held and
measures taken 10 clear up tho muddled
condition OF affairs now existing. either
by parliamentary or plain bowling rules.
otherwise new teams will be entered 10
complete the schedule for the playing sea-
son. for the good OF the game.
There is a remote possibility that the
few remaining teams. at present 80
strongly in favor of the lob Line rule nnnY
form small and exclusive combination,
to be known as the Lob Line League"
The grand totals OF all of the important
series on duck pins now being contested
have been reduced TO the basis Of an ind-
vidual single string. Some surprises are in
evidence. as shown hy the following fig.
ureS:
New England League. ~ 354-1l7o.
American League. % @-l92o.
city League. 90 2304-4360.
Rhode Island State League. 50 121S-1740.
Inter-Club Duck Pin League. S l34-StN.
There has lately been some talk that
balls over the regulation size are in use I'm
q few instances, although accurate meas
urements have not been made.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-29
BUILDING SHAMROCK "

According TO The Observer OF London.
sir Thomas Upton is preparing 20 chal-
lcnge again for the Americas cup. and Is
anxious to issue a formal invitation 60
the New York Yacht club to engage IN
another deep-sea contest for the world
famed yachting trophy
Sir Thomas. n is stated here. recently
has consulted British designers about
constructing a Shamrock ". but The
Observer says u Is improbable that Alfred
Mylne will design challenger for lip
ton. In an Interview with Mylne he is
quoted rs saying
~ would have done So had tho pro-
posed challenger been a boat built under
tho new American measurement rule n
Is now known. however that the New
York Yacht club will hedge behind the
deed of gift ~ the cup and refuse 10 dis
Cuss the subject until q definite formal
challenge Is issued
1T was considered a possibility that
the New York Yacht club would have
discussed Lipton's project but an Amcri-
can representative. who has been I'm Lon-
don the past fortnight places beyond all
doubt the position ~ the American club q"
The Observer further states that Fife
also said he would be unwilling 20 be asso-
cistcd with the race under the old con-
ditions. and that ia view OF this nothing
can be dehriteiy settled for some time.
No word from Sir Thomas Upton about
a challenge has been received at tho New,
York Yacht club. and none would be eN-
pected for some time. even n no is pre-
pairing 10 try again for the cup. IL IL
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-29

molly, c.: Reagan. n. b.: Maynard. *.
New Bedford-Dalbec and Allen. r.:
Murray. C.; Clifford. h. b.; w. Broad
bent. r.
Five applications FOR referees were
considered and two chosen. John Sail OF
New Bedford and stpenen a. NJ. Jones
OF Brockton. Others will be chosen later.
Mr. Hilton. owner OF the New Bedford
team, announced thai ne had engaged
Edward Dalbec TO manage II for him.
The managers say over 500 applicat tions
have been received from players. show
ing there is plenty OF polo material
available for n strong league. The sea-
son will open Feb. IL and close April 2.
Following is the schedule:
PROVIDENCE.
At ouincy-Feb. 3. Feb. 27. March l3.
March 27. April 10.
Al Brockton-Feb %, March 10, March
"a, April Z. April 21.
At Plymouth--Feb. IT. March 2. March
II. March 81. April IL.
At New Bedford-Feb. 20, March g.
March 20. April 3. April II.
PLYMOUTH.
At Quincy--Feb. 20. March 6, March 90
April 3, April II.
Al Brockton-Feb 12. Feb. 2s March 12,
March %. April 9.
At New Bedford--Feb. IS. March 1.
March 10. March 90 April Is..
At Providence-Feb 23, March Q. March
%. April 6. April 20.
NEW BEDFORD.
At Quncy-Feb. 1s. March 2. March ls
March so. April 10.
At Brockton--Feb IL. March 8. March
10, April .. April le.
BROCKTON.
At ouincy--Feb. 2s, March 9. March 2S.
April 26. April 30.
At Plymouth--Feb. 81. March Z. March
81. April 4. April IS.
At New Bedford-Feb. 13. Feb. 81.
March l3. March 81. April 10.
At Providence-Feb. 16. March .,
March 10, March 30. April 13.
QUINCY.
At Brockton--Feb i, March 8, March
Il. March 81. April IL.
At Plymouth-Feb. II. Feb. 2s. March
IA. March 2S April II.
At New Bedford-Feb. %. March S,
March 90 April 3. April 10.
AT Providence-Feb 10. March 8. March
10. April 2. April is.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-29

kept LID
ON TIGHT

The lid was on yesterday in Woonsocket
tighter than on any previous Sunday in
ten years Every saloon was closed and in
most Of them the screens were removed
so a clear view of tho interior could be
had from the street. The hotels declined
to serve drinks TO any but bona hde
guests and the only way 10 shake
thirst was to go 10 Manville.
The lid was also on In Waterford, so it
was useless 10 go there 10 assuage
thirst All the Woonsocket day officers
were instructed to keep their weather eyes
open for violation of the Sunday law and
several OF the night men were out in
citizens clothes
Patrolmen Pitts, Degnan, Brady and
Burnham were out in the morning and
Patromen Auclair. Booth, Brown and
Pooley in the afternoon. Sergeant Monroe
drove about the city in the police Demo-
crat wagon 10 observe conditions.
with all this vigilance on the part OF
the police the saloons did no business and
the cases of drunkenness observed were
much fewer than usual. Some of the sa-
loon keepers were inclined 10 remonstrate
against the rigid enforcement OF the law,
but the majority OF them took IL easy"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-29
BAILEY CAMP MEETING ASSN.
Hello REVIVAL SERVICE

The Bailey Campmeeting association
held revival service at the Randall
Square Gospel mission. 81 Chalkstone
avenue. Sunday afternoon, at o'clock.
The meeting opened with song service
OF Is minutes conducted by William @.
Lawton. superintendent Of the mission.
which was heartily enjoyed by everyone
present Prayer was offered By William
q. Iawton and others. George B. Crookes
sung "Our Mothers Way"
Rev James f.. Mcconnell. pastor Of ths
nion Congregational church spoke from
the Fourth chapter Philippians. 18th verse.
Il can do all things through Christ which
strengtheneth me" He went on TO say
that these were the words OF the Apostle
Paul and 1t was our privilege TO attain
Ia such life through Christ. which
strengtheneth US. 1t was n powerful as
well as an instructive discourse. George
y. Crookes sang Wonderful Words OF
Life" II was sung with earnestness and
with power. Remarks were made by Mr.
Angel. Samuel 8 McCulioch. Supt. VIII
liam c. Lawton, Assistant superintendent
Rev. Annie f. Pernell. George B. Crookes.
Mr. McKelips and others. The meeting
closed by the benediction by Assistant
Superintendent Rev. Annie r. Pernell.
large congregation was present. Next
Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the mis-
sion Rev. q. A. Conihear pastor of the
Broad Street Christian church. will
speak Tho public is cordially invited to
these services. -
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-29
Brown Begins Preliminary Baseball
Work This Week With Pitchers.
Great Boxing Card Offered by R. |. A.
Club Tomorrow Night.

by Tom Ryan on his farm near Cham
paign. H.
Ryan. when asked FOR a description OF
the horse telegraphed 10 the officials
exactly the markings and conformation
of Friendless. the so-callcd ringer"
Some OF the alarmists declared that the
horse was Blrdslayer. But this was dis
proved by the fact that the real Bird
slayer is here and is tn eproperty OF Kirby
Orr
The foundation for the story that
Friendless was a ringer was due
10 the presence here OF Il. E
Farley who backed the horse both at
New orleans and in the out OF town pool
rooms Farley was ruled off the turf
three years ago for completely I'm ringing
the mare Aimless under the name OF Mary
Black.
Previous TO the victory OF Friendless
he raced well with I.aurctta. one OF the
fastest local sprinters. The horse was in
poor company subsequently, and allow
ing for the Improvement OF form IL was
but natural that he should have heavy
support I'm the betting. inasmuch as the
odds against him were large This back
ing was the basis OF the story that he
was a ringer. If he Is. II is very neat job.
for the men I'm tho deal have been able TO
dig up horse I'm every respect his dou-
BILE As there are very few race horses
with one hip down. like Friendlcss. that
can race fast. no one believes that the
horse is n ringer. The officials declare
that the horse has not been proved to be
other than the one represented.
II Northwind ever was q ringer. which
robody believes now except n few scan
dal mongers. his powers as a race horse
were safely hidden away before he won
al 100 20 J. This horse started several
times here and showed fair speed on all
occasions lie beat a poor field by n
"nukc.' The fact that he has been per-
mitted TO start since he won Is a guar
antee that the officials are satisfied that
he is not a ringer
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-29
HARVARD AND YALE TIED

The New York Athletic clubs hockey
team now has "A tight grip on first place
in the Amateur Hockey league. Their
defeat of the Hockey club seven and tho
Crescents' drubbing at the hands OF the
St Nicholas team have given her "A de-
cided advantage, as her most dangerous
opponents, the Crescents are now i'm third
place.
Every hockey enthusiast about the
metropolitan district is trying TO explain
the defeat OF the Champion Crescents by
the St Nicholas seven. The half moon
tire seven Of last year. yet a newly formed
organization played all around IT,
Shireff the fastest of the Crescent
forwards, and one OF the fastest In the
country said that they have had very
little opportunity 20 practice. The st.
Nicholas men maintain that they have
simply acquired individual cleverness and
team play that is too much for the cham
pions.
The ST. Nicholas seven has improved
wonderfully since the beginning OF the
season. and next Thursday nights game
against the New Yorhs should prove one
Of the best and closest Of the year.
The present standing OF the teams that
make up the intercollegiate league tells
their comparative strength with unusual
accuracy. II Yale has sufficient practice
between this time and Feb II she will
prove 10 be a foeman worthy OF Har
wards steel Otherwise. the Crimson
should again win the championship
Standing Of the teams:
I
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-29
ROLLER POLO SCHEDULE

The New England Roller Polo league
met az Brockton yesterday afternoon at
Hotel Sanford. Providence was repre-
sented by Thomas II McClusker. Quincy
by J. J. WhJt-u.. Plymouth " A.
shurtlen Brockton by Charles G.. Fitz-
gerald and New Bedford by G. r. Hilton
local managers The make-ups OF the
teams. with the exception OF Plymouth
and Brockton. were announced.
Plymouth has n fun team selected but
it Will not be announced tin next Sunday
Brockton has signed three players so
far. Murray. r., Fitzgerald. C.. and Wei
inert, O. The others are as follows:
Providence Curtis and 1,oNson. r:
Brown e.. Brooks h. b.. Heffernan. &
Quincy-MuIphy and Morrison. r.. Con-
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-29
SAD OVER
ANTI-PASS
Amendment

Washington, Jan. 29.-There is a feeling
or profound sorrow in this community
and lawmakers and executive officials
alike refuse TO be comforted. Notice has
gone out-and a still hunt has been
started for the author OF it--that when
the Railroad Rate bill comes up i'm the
house an amendment Will be offered TO
passes
Some representatives will be placed in a
painful position when this amendment Is
presented. The members OF the committee
on Interstate commerce. which commit
tee has reported the Hepburn bill. are
pledged to oppose any and all amend
ments which may be offered TO the meas-
ure.
When the anti-pass ukase was issued a
the beginning OF the year there was great
Indignation In Washington.
Just To think representative. who
was evidently grief-sricken. said today.
Just to think that a member OF the house
would write into the law proviso pro-
hibiting free rides. It's awful"
A number OF states now prohibit state
officials from accepting free passes. The
proposed amendment TO the Hepburn bill,
IL is understood. will prohibit the railroad
from giving and all officials from ac-
cepting the script. now no longer seen, but
which formerly could be found In the
cardcase OF nearly everybody who was
anybody In Washington.
I'VE are in an embarrassing position"
said member Of the house committee
on interstate commerce. ''At least soma
OF us are, and your humble servant. In
particular. In our state II would De
political death for a man TO accept a
railroad pass And here I am pledged
to oppose any amendment that may be
offered 10 the Hepburn bill D."
At this point the representative in ques-
ton wiped the perspiration off his brow.
Representative Stevens OF Minnesota, a
member of the house committee said hs
had heard a o-pass amendment would ba
offered.
II heard the matter discussed in tho
cloak room the other day" he said. who
intends TO introduce 1t. l have been
unable TO ascertain"
While the house committee made a
unanimous report on the Railroad Rate
bill and this was regarded by many Re-
publican leaders aS move that would
force the senate TO act, there are a num-
Der OF Republican leaders who are COM
planning.
These latter are the intense partisans
who desire TO make capital for their party
out OF every measure that goes through
congress They are dissatisfied with the
majority representation on the interstate
commerce committee in bringing about an
agreement with the Democrats.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1906-01-29
POWER BOATS TO RACE

The entries for the power boat races on
lake Worth. Florida which began today
assure splendid contests and records are
likely to be shattered. The mile record Of
?m 2s. made there last winter by W.
Gould Brokaws little white flyer Chal-
lenger, will be the point Of attack Of the
small chugging spray-tosscrs, and IL ap-
pears 10 be doomed
OF the boats entered the Dixie has
proven herself more than the equal Of
the Challenger. and n number Of new
craft that are ready 10 show they are
from Missouri are said 10 he record thrs-
~.
The Dixie has been groomed 10 perfec-
tion by r. j. Schroeder OF Jersey city.
who bought her month ago from T.. X
Thomas and nothing but the hands of tho
clock and the starting gun are lacking to
send her away az the fun speed OF her
small but powerful engine.
She will have every advantage to show
herself at the highest speed she is cana
bile OF on Lake Worth. II Is y deep inlet
OF the ocean. but ordinarily as smooth as
glass. and for these reasons ideal FOR rae
ing Lastsummer when the Dixie was rae
Ing In the waters OF the Sound and the
Hudson. II was rough almost Invariably
and she was handicapped In showing
what she really is capable OF doing The
coming contest I'm all likelihood will give
the little boats every advantage and
their true worth will be shown
OF the other boats entered in the race4
that are well known are " L. Bowden's
Mercedes. A u. Proctor Smiths simplex
George u. Chapin's six Shooter. and r. ~
Ceilin's Comet Besides these they viii DO
John &. Kings Topsy. another Of Mr.
Smiths besides the simplex George
Deweys Red Bird George Gingras' 20 90
George T.. Andrews Shadow Walter Fur.
gersons White Fox. q. 3 COggin's
Blanche. " &. Thompsons Grant Ferris.
Jr.. James X. Clarke's Bruiser. y. NJ
Rice's Goo and three now boats owned
respectively by James De Barry. A. r
Rose and q Il paddlson