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The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
BOXING WAS SPIRITED
Fast Bouts at the Amateur Show at
Union Temple.

Union Temple hall was packed with large
and enthusiastic crowd last night to witness
the second amateur athletic boxing and wrestling
exhibition, which proved to be on the real thlng
order. The first exhibition on the program was
wrestling match between young sampson OF the
Of the city for men in their class After wrest-
ling the time limit Of twenty-five minutes, the
referee announced it draw, neither man gain
Lund and Melvin then appeared and rolled
around on the mat for eleven minutes, when the
latter gained the fall. Burger and Hutton olo
when finally Hutton was put his back.
The referee then announced that there would
be several exhibition Boxing oGuts ba ana d the N
the nature OF brutal prizehght1ng would De
witnessed.
and Weir. who fought at 1873 pounds. Both had
blood in their eye when they appeared, and be-
fore the bout was finished it was clearly demon
strated that Foss meant business when he
slugged his opponent when down the floor
and in his corner. The referee gave this bout to
Weir on a foul.
both men we're In ne coalition and put up
very fast fight, Brennan winning. Miller and
woods from st. Paul gave very clever exhi-
his opponent 1873 pounds. During this bout the
referee cautioned Woods about landing too hard
on his opponent, which he obeyed and was the
cause Of losing him the decision, the bout
going to draw.
The real live boxing match of the evening was
next on the program. The contestants were Haag-
quist 1874 pounds, Hayes, his opponent, only
weighing 125 pounds. This must have been
the first time they ever had the mitts on The
outcome of this battle was draw.
Leo Ryan and Mitchell proved very clever
| boxers in their class Mitchell had style of
| covering which saved him from many hard
punch. Ryan won the decision on points: y
! The real live bout Of the evening was between
| Rob Ryan, 1870 pounds. and Herb Catherwood,
1873 pounds. From start to finish 1t give
| and take, Catherwood having much the best OF
the argument. Reports were current that Ryan
was not in the best Of condition, which was the
| cause Of his poor showing. The decision was
i given to Catherwood.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
McGOVERN PUT OUT
His Landlord Was Evicted for Non
I q - Payment of Rent. 4

New York, March 13-Terry McGovern was
on eviction proceedings brought about by Mrs.
johnson, the proprietress of the hotel At the
hotel to Antonio Tommarazo for a term of ter
years. The frstImonth's rent was paid promptly
by @Tomm arazo, but when the second insta1men,
son promptly got an eviction order The mar
shall and his assistanty lost no time in getting
TO the roadhouse and ordering Tommarazo and
all his boarders to vacate the. premises. Nc
Govern came in from road run In time tc
witness the proceedings anad raised q how
just as his quarters were; being torn apart
A conference with Mrs. johnson was held anG
Terry was reinstalled as the star boarder. Mrs
Johnson said she did not mean to disturb the
little fighter.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
SPLINTER TO TRY
OUT A LOCOMOTIVE

Terre Haute. Ind, March l3.-Turk, the Rose
Polytechnic Splinter, is going to race with
Yandalia fast engine No. 1 for 100 yards. Rail
road men and Roses scientific young engineers
often have arguments, and a recent one was as
to the comparative speed. Of atnan and an en-
CINE for short distance - E. II 5s
Pat DAILY, the veteran engineer, will be
ut the throttle OF the engine. The start from a
stand will necessitate the engine gathering speed
SO quickly that at the end OF ten seconds, or
at the end Of 100 yards, the big machine Will he
going at the rate OF forty miles an hour. At
least that is the result Of the calculations Of the
Rose rnatheInaticians.
Railroad men generally believe the engine will
win. DAILY has a record for making an engine
hump ITSELF On one occasion he complied so
well with an, order to bring Senator Conkling to
Terre Haute to meet political campaign en-.
gagement that the senator had to ask for less
speed. tB#ss 3s2s3+ Tas III
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
EAST DEFEATS WEST
Amateur Billiardists Meet and Jersey
man Beats Californian by 800 to FOG.

Chicago, March 13.-The sixth annual tour
teur Billiard Players opened last night in the
gymnasium Of the Chicago Athletic association
with game between Edward w. Gardner Of
Passaic, N. J., and Harry A. Wright Of San
Francisco. Gardner won the game by a score
tournament: Edward W. Gardner, Passaic, n J.I
]; Ferdinand Poggenburg, Charles $. Norris,
Arrest. Chicago; Harry A. Wight, San Fran:
cisco. S-afte 5ss1 80 N
Demarest is only 10 years Of age, and. like
Wright, has never played in ma tIonal contest.
while the other contestants have been in one
or more, Conklin, posgenburg and Gardner each
having won the championship.
The second game Of the tournament will be
played this afternoon between Norris and Pog'
GaTdhersTotai, 500; high run, IS; average,
6 2-3. +. ! 4. asa%
Wright-total, 200, high run. 81, average
15-32. .-. / - E...t ..5.l. A..
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
LORD OF THE YALE
CARRIES TOP WEIGHT

journal Special Service.
New York, March 13-Weights for the Ben
ming spring handicap Of the Washington Jockey
club we're announced at the headquarters
of the Jockey club last night by Joseph A.
Murphy, Handicapped for the Washington meet
ing The Benning handcaps are run on the first
and last days of the spring meeting The hrst
running, March 49, to be ut six furlongs on
the Columbia course, and the second running,
April ID, over the seyen-furlong route of the
Columbia course.
There are ffty-two entries for the handtcaps
and the weights in each are identical. LORD OF
the Vale Is assigned top weight OF 133 POUNDS
followed by Adben with 100 and Dandelion with
125. From these figures the weights scale down
to sS pounds, the impost assigned to the Veiled
Lady and three other candidates.
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McGovern and Nelson Taking
Things Easy in the
Training.
r1eHrEas, COMPARISONS.
Journal Special Service.


Philadelphia, March 13-"Bilr' Nolan, man
ager of Battling Nelson, has announced the men
who Will be In the battlers corner Wednesday.
Besides Nolan the men who will LOOK after Mel
son will be those who have been helping him TO
train at Essington. They are Hughey Mcmahon,
Kid Abel, Eddie Kelly and frankie Mckinley.
Nolan said last night that none of the others
would have anything to say before or during the
bout, and that he will be responsible for every
thing that transpires 80 far as the Nelson end is
concerned.
HUMPHREYS, who will act for McGoyern, Nolan
and Referee Michigan, will hold conference at
o'clock Wednesday afternoon to decide upon
the final details of the bout
Nelson yesterday did very light work, a1tho
he remained outdoors nearly all the time until
shutdown. His only exercise consisted of long
run into the country.
Reports Of almost fabulous prices being paid
for seats for the bout numerous. The scalp
ers succeeded in getting very few of the choice
seats. and these are being held at prices unheard
of for q six-round contest.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
PENN WANTS GAME
Challenges Yale to a Football Contest
This Fall, e go

New Haven. Conn, March 18-Yale has been
challenged BY Pennsylvania for tho first foot
sletic reiationss The mat will lie fleftto the
faculty. In no other quarter is there any
to have the contests smaller instead Of larger:
Captain Sammy Morse stated that he favored
to bind the university. The old feeling Of bit
terness between the two schools has died out at
YALE the only drawback to annual game is
that Yale probably would have to drop one of
its other opponents to take on the Quakers. j.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
r OUTLAWS ARE LAVISH
Money to Flow in the Tri- State League
.... This Year.
Journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service. II -
Memphis, Tenn, March 13.-According to the
belief in Southern league baseball circles,
money will be spent with a lavish hand in
the Pennsylvania baseball fields this year
This opinion is based the amount of money
being offered southern players to sign contracts
in the outlaw. league. Contracts which the
ball players describe as misunderstanding, are
copied. f.=-.E I .ss E. .af
Charlie Shields, a .Memphian who played will
Seattle in the Pacific Coast league last year
and will sign contract soon as 1t arrives
Bill Cannon. who has played left field with the
Memphis team for two years, helping to Ian:
the pennant In 1904, has also signed with AL
| toona. Jack Law will return to the Pennsyl
yania circuit, and Otto Williams. the New
Orleans shortstop, also is to desert the South
ern diamonds for the outlaws. -ssss
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
PREPARING FOR THE BADGERS
Gopher Basketball Men on Edge 70,
s ase = Champio Fray.

Stiff practice work will be. the order for the
Minnesota basketball team all this week in
preparation for the game with the badgers next
Saturday, which will decide the western con-
ference championship. The badgers, once vic
torious over Minnesota and now tied with the
gophers at. the, top Of the percentage column,
also are nusi1y turning out form , and will come
and It's attendant honor ..@,r..' ....- =
Tickets for this, the last and most import
ant big game of the season, will be placed
on sale tomorrow at Voegelrs and the school
supply stores. Informal dancing will follow the
game : ,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
THOMAS SHARKEY IS
STRONG FOR MCG0VERN

New York, March 1s-Tom sharkey has
picked Terry McGovern sure winner for
Wednesday night. The sailor says Terry will
do 1t Inside of three rounds, and that Nelson
has no show because the Dane is good only
when the game is a staying one.
stIf Terry don't put the Dane out In mighty
short time, then I'll give up the fighting dope
and go back to the tall timbers,'' said Tom
last night. "Nelson is all right when it
comes to a sticking proposition, but in a
short game with Terry he sure is up against
IT good and proper s-2 6
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EVERYTHING WORTH WHILE IN SPORT IS GATHERED HEI
IONYs TO HAVE A FAST 4
BALL TEAM THIS YEAR

with the stars of last years team a nn-
cleus, and promising new men he has engaged.
Manager Irgens Of the Tonys says the other
local baseball clubs will have to go some to land
the city pennant this year. Hallsbrom, Joseph
Rule Ted Nelson, Norman Hanger Mark Rag
mas, Gus Satherlie, RED" Hanson, for the
fielding work, with ICY Dahlgren and other
strong ones to furnish the pitching form the for
midable list of players that Irgens commands.
The Tonys are anxious to complete schedule
as early as possible and will make dates at once.
For games address e. NJ. Irgens, 1928 Twenty
second avenue s. #. sgtst#s .fEs
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BIG MONEY UP
Nelson Stands to Get $1o,350, Win OF
Lose.

New York March 1s--The largest amount
of money ever fought for by two pug1lists In
Philadelphia will be that which Terry DlcGovern
and Battling Nelson will contest for in their
six-round battle in the ring of the National
Athletic club. of the quaker city tomorrow
night. Up to date more than $4,000 worth Of
tickets have been sold and this amount does
not include the general admission tickets which
will be sold at So and have not been put on
sale as yet, 1t is expected that by the time
the fighters enter the ring the receipts easily
will amount to s23, 900. AS Nelson is to get IS
per cent of the gross receipts, his end, figuring
on the above receipts, would total up slo.3o0,
while McGovern will receive about $3.50.
Gus Rubin. the Akron giant and Pete,
Maher will In all probability be matched II
the near future to meet In three-round bou
at one of the stays Of the Metropolis
academy.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
RACING AT rHE PALEsTRA

Calumet, Mich, March 13.-One Thousand two
hundred people witnessed the ice races at the
Palestra, when Miss Lillian Archer of Calumet
won from Miss Amelia Fred of Hancock by one
lap. The backward race went to Schneider.
Johnson finished seven laps ahead, but he fouled
Schneider. In the novelty race Matt Gipp ran
FIVE laps in 122, while Albert Davey was skat-
ing seven laps,
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
AUTO RACE CALLED OFF.

Terre Haute Ind. March 13.--The proposed
automobile race between Terre Haute and In
dianapolis scheduled for the first Sunday in
has been found which limits the speed to twenty
miles an hour on the highways. It was sug-
gested that perhaps special permit might be
obtained, but the law also says. that the rate
Of speed cannot be changed by any municipality,
hos rd 9th public authorities. =
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
FERRIS NAY WORK
WITH SCHAEFER
Minneapolis Billiard Expert Is in
Line for Tryout in Fast
Company.

Partial arrangements have been made for
billiard combination between Jake Schaefer OF
Chicago and Charley Ferris of Minneapolis, one
of the best young billiard players in the west.
Frank Billiter Of the West hotel billiards
room. who employs Ferris, was in Chicago yes
terday trying to close deal whereby the wizard
will take the young man to New York with
him as playing partner before the big champion
ship tournament there next month. .
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
yALuALE HORSE KILLED.

San Francisco March 49, Seymour Wilkes,
2:OsR was accidentally killed Saturday while
being exercised by Thomas Roach, near Lake.
Vile. The PAGER was on the road for light ex-
ervise, when a young man came along with a
fractions colt hitched to buggy Just as he
was passing the crack PAGER, the young horse
reared and swung around, driving the shafts
within few minutes. Seymour wilkes was
valued at $25,oo0: y. a %e : + {. I.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
IRON LEAGUE OPENS IN MAY
First Games in Menominee Range Cir
cult Scheduled for May 26.

Special to The Journal.
Menominee, Mich, March 13.-The first games
Of the season to be played by the teams OF
the Menominee Range Baseball league, will take
place on May 20. Games will follow at the
rate Of two every two weeks In each town ,;
During the season thirty-eight league games VIII
be played, not including those played on holl-
days Probate Judge John Stiles Of Menomnee
is the president of the new league.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
CAMPAu LOSES TRACK.

Detroit, Mich, March 13.-Failing TO pay
into court 100000, D. ]. Campau loses his
right to redeem the Crosse Point racing course,
which was sold at foreclosure. to a St. Louis
says he may take a financial interest in the"
company to be formed to run the plant but de
clares he Will, not take active part If it's
possible to avoid doing SO.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
SULLIVAN PICKS MoeovEnN.

JournaI 6peclaI befVIce'
Buffalo N: Y, March 13.-The once mighty
John L. Sullivan believes Terry McGoyern VIII
be returned a winner in the Brooklynite battle
with Battling Nelson at Philadelphia Wednes-
day.
can deliver the knockout punch. and, 1urther,
Sullivan does not believe that Nelson was ever
as good as McGovern.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
GIANTS IN BLANKETS.
Journal Special Service.

Memphis, March 13.-Climatic conditions ex-
perienced a complete Transformation today, caus-
ing a change in the training plans of Manager
McGraw and his giants. Players retired last
night with sheets alone sufficient for comfort
able covering, but early this morning there were
wholesale demands on the housekeeper for
blankets. Despite the cold weather the giants
practiced for two hours this afternoon. t5#
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
TO TACKLE PROBLEMS
Northern Wisconsin Fair Men to Have
Important Meeting.
Special to The Journal

Special to The journal. = ----1 - = 3
La Crosse, Wis, March 1s-secretaries of
the fairs of the northern Wisconsin circuit will
meet at Chippewa Falls, March 16. The meet.
ing will be IN important one in view Of the
difficulties in which the smaller fairs of the
state find themselves. on account of the ruling:
Of the state attorney general in regard to state
wisconsin circuit in spite of the fact that It
has also Joined the Great Western racing cir
cult. The cities included in the northern cir
cult are La Crosse, Chippewa Falls, Stevens
Point Wausau and MarshheId.. 100 =. -
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CRICKET IN "COPPER" coUNTRY.

Calumet, Mich, March 13.-Steps have been
taken toward the organization Of cricket league
in the copper country. A meeting will be held
in short time when the organiza tion will be
perfected. There are several cricket clubs, in
Guiding those at Trimountain PainesdaIe. At
lantic, Houghton, Dollar Bay, Calumet, Tam
arack etc. !, z-z
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
SPRINTERS AT LAWRENCE
Fleet Runners Prepare to Show Heels
to Hamline.

Special to The Journal. .-..s SSH
Appleton, Wis, March 18.-During the past
week several promising sprinters have been
brought out at Lawrence university and it is
believed when Lawrence meets Hamline at
Minneapolis next May, that the vacancy in
the dashes caused by Stephenson's leaving school
will be we'll taken care Of Bob Wolter, cap
tain of the 1905 football team, and T. T.
Robinson have been showing up well in the
100 and 220-yard dashes. especially the latter,
while jackson went the quarter in SO 2-5 sec
onds on an indoor track Sawyer and Churm
went the quarter In minute fiat on the same
track. Arthur Roesch, for three years the star
halfback, but who left last fall for Madison
says that he will be found the Methodist
team next year. r. d. ,.-.a%. ....s.. II 4
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
KENT, HAwKEYE's CAPTAIN.

Iowa City. Iowa. March 13--Maurice Kent
star football player and all-around athlete of
the state university, has been elected to the
captaiI.cy of the baseball team for the coming
season, in place of Dennis, who resigned on ac-
count of professionalism. Kent is a sophomore
in the college of liberal arts and one of the
most popular men in this university.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
RED MEN REACH HOME.

Red Wing, Mimi, March lathe Red Mems
basketball team returned last night after the tri-
.un1nhant tour to the Pacific coast The boys were
met at the depot by torchlight procession
headed by the Red Wing Military band. After
marching thru the principal streets the ball
players were given a rousing reception at the
operahouse. - - !. u, 5 "a
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
LADIES' RELAY, FOR FAIR
Fast Racing Event Is Engaged for Min
- .%.f 11esota Show

A six-day ladies' relay horserace will again be
one Of the features of the Minnesota state fair,
as" the result of contracts just signed. -Four
miles will be ridden each day. with horses
changed each mile. Other fine features, includ-
ing the best acrobats have been engaged to
make interesting the waits between the regular
race events -s T.--.as> -, ...s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
+ RAIN WORRIES HIGHLANDERs.
Journal Snecia1 Eervica IT,

Birmingham Ala, March 13.-Rain inter
fered with the practice Of the Highlanders and
the chilly winds came as a reminder Of the,
blizzard which is sweeping the northwest.
Work at the athletic club made up for the loss
Of time. Elberfeld in this morning and
says he is fit as fiddle The only missing
men are Conroy and Delehanty.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
NUsHKAs WIN TWO GAMES

In their investigation curling meet with Du-
luth the St. Paul Nushka club players won two
and tied two games The to 81
In favor Of the Saints The same Kinks are
scheduled to- play again today.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
CoM1sKEY JOINS. sox.
Journal Special Service

Journal Special Service.
Vicksburg Miss, March 13.-President Comis-i
key joined his men yesterday and them play
| an exhibition game at the baseball park here.
After the game, which the blues won by score
of to 3, he said II am perfectly satisfied with
| the condition Of the team up to this time. The
| weather has been great and all the men lookS
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
cHAsE cHAsED HIMsELF.

Birmingham Ala. March ia game which
ca1ne near running into extra things was played
Yesterday between the regular Highlanders, un-
der Jack Chesbro and the colts. under the man
agement of Mcclure. In the ninth inning how
aver Hal Chase performed the wonderful trick
Of scoring from first on single and won by a
score Of to s.. y.,.si
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
MINNEAPOLIS GIRLS SHUT OUT,

The Hennepin girls ricochet team last night
shut out the Minneapolis girls by the score OF
Q to 0. Tonight the Armory and A. A. A.
terms will meet at the Armory rink.
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APEX TEAM TRIMMED
THE ALPHABET TEAM

3 The Apex team won from the s. & LIS and
the Tonys defeated the Palaces last night. Jack
Smith made a new record, only twenty seven
batters. facing hiha. The Lunds play the Palace
at s, the Casino THY evening. sys,ty 4s
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1906-03-13
wRrGLFY MUST HUsTLE,

Columbus, Ohio, March 13::-Columbus has pur.
chased Infelder Malay from the Brooklyn club
It looks as If Eriel would be shifted to- the out
field and Wrigley will be forced to hustle FOL
his job. RI -, :. =. s5E..E'%.s ~ 2
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CHICAGO. March bit is estimated that S15-
400 was taken out Of Chicago handbooks over
the victory Of Al Powell in the second race ~; at
Money wa gered came from Willie Shields, owner
Of tie horse. and those associated with him in
the coup. !.a 3: F.
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PosToFFIoE LEAGUE.

Special to The Journal. ! - ~ -
Appleton, Wis, March 1s-The postofrice en-
ployees Of the Fox River valley will form an
athletic lea CUE The circuit will include Osh-
kosh. Nsenah,, Menasha, Appleton, Kaukauna and
Green Bay. Baseball and bowling will be the
principal games. S.
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Mrs. Chas. Smith. of Jimes,s Ohio,
writes: I have used every remedy for
sick headache I could hear of for the
Dast fifteen years. but Carter $ Little
{ Liver Pills did me more good than all
the rest.
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sCoTTY MALLEN GOOD.

t'Sotty" Mallen stayed the limit last night
with Jack Downs, the wrestler who is meeting
corners at the Dewey this week. Tonight jim
mic Potts, the local champion, will try to stay
the required fifteen minutes.
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Totals "a 81 8 Q Totals ...1s27 Z .

Totals q Totals. 81 80
Apex I....::...O o O. o 80 10 Pc
s. & LIS. ......... 0 O 90 Q 90 o 90
First base on balls, off Moore 2, off Smith q;
strike outs by Moore Il, by Smith 1e; double
plays, Donohue, unassisted. Time Of game, :03.
Empires, Gielan and Dahlgren.E .sY>E& .;as 9.. E