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The Washington times., 1906-01-28
HURRY YOUR BIDS
FOR CHAMPIONSHIP
National Amateur Golfng Event Goes
Begging Except for Baltimore
Country Club.

NEW YORK, Jan. Eff golfers want
to see the next amateur chamninnsbtn
OF the country decided over a course of
recognized merit and standing they viii
have TO assert themselves without de-
lay. At present the single aDplicant
for the event is the Baltimore Country
Club. whose only claim for the rfpht Ia
conduct a tournament of such import-
snce is the fact that seven years ago
the open championship OF the United
States was played there.
The almost unaccOuntable bacIyu,a ri -
ness of clubs in asking for the amateur
tourney Is as surprising as their nm
heard OF eagerness to secure the omen
championship. In the past the profess
Elonal tournament has gone a-begging
but now some Of the leading clubs in
the country are filing applications.
Delegates Will also be called upon II
say where the next national women :
championship is 10 be held. The At
lsntic City Country Club and the Mas
sau Country Club have asked for this
fixture. For several years the Atlantic
City golfers have tried TO get the
women, but they have been turned
down every time. The women are
anxious to go to Atlantic City, and if
their wishes are considered at all il
will not take a long while TO settle
the question Last season when the
women played at Morris country they
complained of the lack of accommoda-
tions and there is a disposition this
year TO please them.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
COLLEGES ADOPT
WRESTLING GAME
Penn, Princeton, Yale, and Columbia
Form Intercollegiate Leagae-CorneH
and West Point Latest Converts.

NEW YORK, Jan. 27.-wrestIing
among college athletes has come along
with great strength within d year, and
now is "a regular member Of the family
Of minor sports at some of the more
prominent of the Eastern Institutions
Cornell and West Point are the latest
converts, and possibly West Point and
certainly Cornell will be represented at
the next intercollegiate championships.
Pennsylvania, Prince ton. Yale, and
Columbia We're the entrants at the first
annual intercollegiate championship
meet held at PhiladeIpkis last year.
which was won by Yale. This season
all the colleges have gone into the
game, and are making serious efforts
TO establish the sport as one of the
main branches.
Practice has begun in all the fnstitu-
tions that are TO compete in the inter
collegiate meet. This will be held at
Columbia in the latter part of March.
In the interval a series of dual meets
viii probably be held between the var
ious institutions. Columbia has been
asked to meet West Point, Cornell
Princeton, Pennsylvania, and Yale
Cornell and Pennsylvania are preparing
for a dual meet, which is to be held
In Ithaca in February. Yale and Prince
ton will hold dual meet and so will
Princeton and Pennsylvania.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
PEL0TA INTRODUCED
TO BRITISH PUBLIC

LONDON, Jan. 27.-Pelota, the ma
tional game of Spain. is being played
at the Olympia for the first time in
England.
A picturesque game-the national
ball OF the basque-pelota has been in
troduced to English sportsmen by Ed
win Cleary, who is sanguine it has
come 10 stay. In Spain and in every
Spanish city in South America, pelota
Is wonderfully popular. and large sums
OF money are bet on its results. To the
Brftisher IL comes as a mixture Of
raequets and handball. with a touch OF
tennis thrown in. or FacQuets with only
one side wall.
1t is a game that requires good con-
dition, aecuracy and pace. and much en-
durancef a tremendous swing of the
whole body is required. as we'll as much
power, 10 drive the ball from the end of
the court TO the wall, distance Of ESQ
feet
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

On account Of the uncertain condition
Of racing affairs in the West, Eastern
owners have benefited to a large extent
For many years owners of good horses
in the West were eager TO win some
of the rich handieaps which are decided
here, and accordingly they entered their
horses in the Eastern stakes and let
the obligations incurred go by.
As a result of this action the owners
of the winning horses OF many OF the
stake events always received a large
part of their winnings In forfeit orders.
which were usually Of very little value
II has grown to be a serious evil, and
as the power Of the Jockey Club is
practically absolute the officials in the
East have decided to compel the West
ern owners 10 meet their obligations
or keep their horses away. They have
decided upon a rule prohibiting the ac-
ceptance Of any entry for any stake
or race from any owner whose name ap-
pears on the forfeit list.
So long as the racing was IN its glory
In the West. as IL was UP to last year,
the Western owners remained away
from this section and raced on the
Western tracks, allowing their forfeits
to stand but when the break came i'm
the West a large number OF the stables
had to ship East or remain in idleness
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
Object 70 New York.

1t is generally felt that New York
should have the meet, being central
But New York has no suitable accom-
modations for track athletes The
sentiment is growing that the meet
should be held on some college field.
When the Harvard Stadium was
built. capable of seating nearly 80. 600
persons, Cambridge was looked upon
as an tdeal place for the contest. In
fact, the 1904 executive committee
recommended Cambridge but the next
committee turned the proposition down,
and selected Franklin Field. Yale
objected 10 any advantage being given
TO Harvard. II is thought now that
1t will be a good idea 10 hold the meet
at a different college each year.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
Joe Grant VIII, WYeStLe
Long Series of Matches
To Appear in Washington Every Third Week
Until End of This Season-Has Fine
ReCOrd-SOme incidents.

les than the public had been led to be
heve, and. while he did not have the
science OF a BOthuer or Harvey Par
ker, he had somewhere picked up an in
innate acquaintance with the gentle art
OF using the strangle hold when the ref
cree Is not looking. After he had been
against Grant for a while il was evil
dent that he was destined 10 lose. and
then the strangle hold apPeared-to
everybody except Pat O'Connor. the ref
cree, and thOse whose point OF view
was the same as Pats.
Strangle Hold Caused Row.
Monday had powerful hands and fore
arm. and. waiting until he had Grant
between himself and the referee, he
would suddenly grab Grants throat and
choke the wind out OF him before O'Con-
nor could tell what was going on. II
was done in "a remarkably clever fash
ion, and each time the grab left Grant
sputtering so that he could not make
an intelligent kick. but had 10 get busy
right away 10 keep Monday from fol-
lowing it up. by throwing him. In the
meantime Monday loudly protested that
he was the one being strangled, and
presently they squared of at each other
as II about 10 nghtr but neither landed
n blow and both recovered their senses
before any harm was done.
At this juncture, and while the affair
was still within perfect control of the
referee, an OfnCiOus policeman. who had
more ambition 20 get his name in the
paper than brains to know how TO act In
an emergency, arrested the wrestlers.
They We're required TO put up s. forfeit
each on the childish charge Of ARRAY,
although the incident took place in a
building. Monday left that night for
New York 10 keep an engagement. and
when Grant appeared at Police Court
next morning his money was returned.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
Drake Buying Stable
Of High Class Nags
Will Have One of Strongest Aggregatio1s in
East Next Season-Bearcatcher illustrates
Racing Uncertainties.
By MANHATTAN.

NEW YORK, Jan 27.-That John A
Drak is TO have one OF the most i'm
portant racing stables In the East next
season may be put down as practically
certain. He has for some years been a
consistent supporter OF the turf and
some splendid horses have raced IN his
colors. notably Ort Wells. Mr.. Drake
has within the past few months quietly
added some good ones to his string and
If he does not land somewhere among
the first flight Of winning drivers by
next November he will be a greatly dis
appointed man.
The best racer in the stable is. Of
course. Ort Wells. and his trainer thinks
that he will turn out TO be the kingpin
of the handicap division.
The colt has been nominated for the
Suburban. the Commonwealth and the
Advance Stakes, and also the Brighton
Handicap.
The remainder OF the stable this year
Will be made up mostly of horses from
three-year-oIds and upward. There Will.
Of course. be some -year-olds in the
s.-ing, but Mr.. Drake prefers good
handicap horses, and for that reason he
purchased very few yearlings.
time many useful racers, which are
bound TO win a number Of purses. Wish
ard is resting, but in short time he
will begin 10 get the horses ia condition
for an early campaign in the spring.
The stable viii be supplied with a good
rider in Charles Gardner, who spTang
into prominence while riding M.
brakes horses last fail. The boy is
fourteen years old and can ride at
ninety pounds.
Bearcatcher. the great racer ghich Is
tearing things up at the coast tracks, Is
a striking Illustration of the uncertain
ties OF racing.
About four years ago a string OF
hlgh-clsss yearlings. the property OF
Mrs James 3. Ferguson. were shipped
East from Kentucky 10 be sold at the
yearling sales here. Only three OF the
youngsters were disposed OF. and then
the sale was declared on, as no one
would offer a bid for them.
Since that time Garnet Ferguson has
been able 10 make a name for himself
as a trainer, and also fortune, as
the owner OF 2 strong racing stable
One OF the earrings in the lot, for
which no one would effer a bid, was
Bearcatcher This colt Is considered the
racing king of California
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

-Four entries have been made by
American owners for the Liverpool
Grand National Steepiechase. the
worlds premier jumping event, which
will be run over the Aintree course.
March 50 Thomas Clyde has entered
Dathi and Darine: ''Mr Cotto1' has
named Phil May while Foxhah P
Keene will try for the great race with
Prophet III The representatives of
Mr.. Clyde and Mr. Cotton" are well
known 10 followers or steepiechasing
In England, but Prophet III who Is 20
carry Mr. Keene's colors. is unknown
10 steeplechase fame either here or
abroad
All told. there are sixty-two entries
for the National. The race has been
increased in value. and this season will
be worth sl3.750. including plate valued
at $50 The distance is about four
niles and $50 yards. and the course Is
acknowledged 20 be the hardest in the
world.
Among the entries are two horses
twelve years OF age, four eieven-year-
olds. and ten ten-year-olds- The ages
of the others range from FIVE years TO
nine. Hcrses less than FIVE years old
are not eligible and only two Of this
age have been named
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

No president Of the National League
has ever received the power TO dis
cipline rowdies on the ball field that
has been delegated 10 Harry Pulliam
Next year he will be a car, and IL is
generally hoped that there will not be
a revolution among his subjects, the
magnates and players.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
TRACKS
WERE LIBERAL
One Gave 100000 to Win
ming Owners.
LESS ACTUAL EXPENSES
Reserve Fund Provided in Case Public
Fails to Patronize Meetings.
Steeplechase Distributions.

PARIS, Jan. 27.-Statisties published
in the official Calendar" show that
the Societe Encouragement distributed
during the past season some $500, 600
among winning owners as representing
the gate money paid by the general
public for admission to the race course.
OF this sum, S25, 900 came from the
pockets of the owners and was re-
turned to them. while the fund only re
ceived about $500 The deductions.
previous TO the establishment of the
racing budget, made provision for the
interest at the rate of per cent on
capital OF 5000 the cost of keeping up
the ground and meeting those expenses
which have been assented to as strictly
necessary by the official auditors ap-
pointed by the ministers of finance and
a agriculture
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
ROWING MATTERS
Of IMPORTANCE
Serious Problems at Next
Meeting of N. 4. A. 0.
REGATTA FOR SPRINGFIELD
Down East oarsmen Think They're
Entitled TO Championship Events.
Mulcahy-Varl Scandal.

NEW YORK. Jan. 27.-The spring
meeting of the executive committee OF
the National Association OF Amateur
oarsmen will be held in the New York
Athletic Club on Saturday evening.
March Il.
This is usually the important meeting
of the year 10 those interested in this
branch Of amateur sport, and this years
session promises to be Of even more
importance than for some time past.
The committee, among other matters
will fix the place for this seasons
championship races. and the notices
were sent out this week by Secretary
Fortmeyer 10 those clubs that may be
interested in erOusing sentiment fer
the regatta IN their respective leeah-
ties 1t Is believed. however. by those
who are usually we'll Informed in row.
ing affairs. that the committee will
finally decide 10 have the races on the
Connecticut river at Springfield. Mass.
The Springfield oarsmen viii have ths
cooperation OF Boston and Worcester.
powerful factors il the sport. and also
have the forecful argument that the
regatta has not been held Down East
since 1903.
Mulcahy -Variey Scandal
The special committee appointed on
the Aulcahy end Varley matter VIII
present a report These Oarsmen are
members Of the Atalanta Boat Club. and
money was raised among the various
rowing associations TO send them 10
Germany TO represent the United States
in tho regatta there
II is claimed by Mulcahy and Varley
that they won the race; on the other
hand. men who saw il state that Null
cahay and Varley paid no attention 70
the referee, but rowed a foul. The
race was rowed over the next day. but
the Atalanta men. through misunder-
standing. did not appear. The report
OF the special committee. fl is under
stood viii go into the question thor
oughly. as a mass Of evidence has been
received.
Henley Charges.
a special committee has also been ap-
pointed by President Pilkington 10 take
cognfzance OF the VespeT-Heniey ru-
mOrs OF professionalism. This COM
mittee has not received any charges
as vet but some may be sent IN before
March. and they viii be thoroughly in
vestigated.
The matter OF straightaway versus turn
ing races, which has been discussed for
fifteen years. is now in the hands OF
the executive committee. which will de-
eide il each year. The decision will. Of
course. depend largely on local eondi-
tions. the width OF the course, etc II
Springfield is selected the races will be
rowed with a turn. II the New England
oarsmen's wishes prevail.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

Mr.. Gerst for the last two years or
more has been racing two strings OF
horses, one on the Western courses and
the other on the Canadian tracks. He
has been a supporter of the Western
Jockey Club and has been racing his
horses on that circuit. He had done
little or no racing in the East up to
last year, when he had a few horses
here. but they did not win any races.
This season. however, he VIII te we'll
represented in the races in the East and
intends to ship the best in his stable
to try conclusions with the Eastern
cracks.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

Names have been claimed and ac-
knowledged for the twe-year-olds that
VIII wear the Sanford colors this year.
Following the course Of other years.
names that have a local significance "a
Amsterdam, where the Hurricane Stud
of the Messrs. Sanford is located. have
been chosen as much as possible. The
list is becoming wellnigh exhausted
however. and Il was necessary TO get
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

The spit ball is the subject OF nanv
heated debates. some declaring that il
viii never stay. while offers insist that
II Is yet IN its infancy But the ma
1ority agree that the pit cher with speed
curves, change Of pace and :. bunch of
brains behind the same vii, be the most
valuable man for any tenn and last
longer as twirler. hitters are born.
some declare. yet there are q fen man
ayers who have the faVH.ty cf reaching
batter to handle the ash =sId stand al
the plate. so that I'm time he may de-
veiop into frst-class batter.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

Among the many colors which will be
carried on the Eastern course during
the coming season will be those of VII
liam Gerst. the well-known Western
turfman. VINO has at the present time
cne of the largest stables of horses
Of all ages in his private quarters near
the Nashville track.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

This baseball business is a funny
thing. anyhow. There are living in
Chicago, for instance, probably dozen
players who make their living In the
professional game and vet are less
known in their home town today than
any of the semipros. These young fell
lows go out every spring play through
the season and come home for the win
ter without exciting even a ripple. and
the puzzle is where did tnev pick up
their baseball skill. since they are not
even known upon the prairies7
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
Reserve Fund.

There is a certain reserve, not exceed
ing a sum equivalent TO the budget for
two years past and to come. so as to
provide for all emergencies should any
thing occur to decrease the sum paid
by the public for the privilege of being
present at the sport.
The Steeplechase Society has dis
tributed over S465.0OG at its gathering
over the Auteuil course. and has made
grants of some S17,5OO TO provincial
racing societies, while the societe
spcrtive d encouragement has dis
tributed over $4,000 for fiat racing at
Maisons-Laffitte. besides $410,00 for en-
couraging trotting
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
Open Play Dangerous.

Mass plays look more terrible and
dangerous, but IN reality they are not.
Take man OF 10 pounds going down
the field a tremendous speed tpOssibly
Onl. in open play, and when that man
is stopped suddenly, sometimes unex-
pectedly. by another player coming the
other way al full speed, the impact OF
those bodies is liable 10 make trouble.
Should the runner be half stopped or
tackled wide he may strike the ground
hard enough TO break bones Look at
Pennsylvania: she played an open game
last year. yet her injuries were numer-
Gus and serious"
Would IL be possible 10 make The
tackling higher. as some one suggested" !"
That would be unw;se." said Cos.
for a man is bound 10 slip down when
he tackles high. and the enforcement
OF this rule would bring about many
endless discussions. In adopting any
new rules. We fall into one great danger
that of making the game too intricate
The rules are complex enough now; but
If they make any more restrictions and
bylaws IL viii take a college education
TO understand the game. We would
then be forced 10 have our teams COM
posed Of post graduates-A. BIS. Ph.
d. :, and philosophers"
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

When owners came to name their
horses In the many stake events they
were informed that they had TO settle
their obligations before their entries
would be accepted.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28
MODERN METHODS
ARE MORE DAINTY
How to Save Ring FayOriteS
These Days.
WHAT THEY DID TO IANGER
He Beat Goodman, But Club Claimed
Seats Were Unsafe and Stop
ped Fight.
WHAT THEY DID TO YAN6ER
By CHIP.

CHICAGO. Jan. 27.-Old-time ring
methods We're brought forward in a
new and improved form, consistent with
this era Of refinement at Chelsea Mon
day night
In the former days of pugilism the
practice was when a fayorite was in
danger OF being beaten, to surround
the ring with his partisans and at the
proper moment rush in and win his
battle for him by force of numbers
But al Chelsea gentle and more u1-to-
date methods are used When il was
seen. on the occasion mentioned that
their protege. one Kid Goodman was
being gradually beaten TO a pulp by
Benny Yanger. they Immediately stop
ped the contest and declared il
draw, alleging that the seating stands
In one corner of the building were be-
coming unsafe, or something of that
kind. Goodman at the time was hang
ing on the ropes. and could hardly have
lasted another round. Pretty raw, ehl
Nanger's Chicago admirers, however,
are greatly elaJed over the little Ital-
ian's great showing over Goodman. who
IS regarded as one Of the toughest
featherweights in the country. A match
with Battling Nelson is generally look
ed upon as about the right thing for
fanger, but there is little prospect of
his getting il at present About three
years ago, when Benny was at the ton
OF the heap in Chicago. Nelson. VINO at
that period was hardly better than a
preliminary artist, tried in vain to get
a match with Yanger. And Nelson. in
ms hour of greatness. hasn't forgotten
the old times. either.
a fght trust is the latest vrinlzla f.,
the hstic world. Such an organization
mas been formed out on the coast. with
James ConrOth as its ruling power. As
sociated with Coffroth are Eddie Gra-
hey who viii act as official referee. VIII
lie Britt, brother Of JIM Morris Levy
ana one or two others, as directors
Conroth- however, viii be in control
lie viii make the matches. promote the
SHOWS and at the end of each month
VIII divide with the stockholders.
This makes il rather bad for matches
and the pugs must take what the 1rrsf
sees M 10 hand them. 1t is safe 10 saw
that there VIII be few contests whara
the glove-wieIders will split up more
than 80 per cent
Notwithstanding Young Corbatt,s
downfall. he is stiH in high favor ON
the coast and is likely To be one Of the
PRINCIPALS in the next fight TO occur
there, with Jimmy Britt as his oppo
rent Corbett is one of the most ponu
lar fighters that has ever appeared in
california. and on the occasion OF the
Gans-Sullivan so, received more an
plause than either of the principals.
The Chicago A. A. has turned to
wrestling, now that boxing. amateur o.
professional. is no longer allowed. IL
gives its first entertainment tonight.
with several good bouts on the pro-
gram.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

away from the beaten trail for some of
the names.
breeders and owners Of two-year-old
thorough breds are keeping the mails
busy these days with letters addressed
10 Registrar Wheeler, of the Jockey
Club containing names claimed for the
youngsters who VIII sport silk this
season for the first time. Up to March
names may be claimed without charge,
but neglect 10 take advantage OF the
privilege before THAI date will entail
rather serious punishment az the rules
of racing provide that unless a name
is claimed by March l a payment OF $50
must be made for each name claimed.
The Washington times., 1906-01-28

Joel ey Lee sewell still heads the list
at New Orleans In the number Of win
ming mounts. and is considered easily
the most likely OF the younger set Of
riders 10 show well in the East next
season. He seems certain 70 lead 10
the end Of the season. although he will
be called upon to contest with such stars
as Frank O'Neill. Jack Martin and
Willie Shaw from now until the end Of
the season. two months ago.
sewell's nearest opponent is David
Nicol. the leader at the City Park
course.
Sewell and Nieol are riding In their
best form, but a comparison on figures
alone lacks weight because they are op-
posed 10 different sets OF Jockeys.
II IL Is true that Jockey Eugene Hide
brand. the clever young rider from the
West. whose license to ride was revoked
by the stewards OF the Jockey Club last
fall. presumably for rough riding. has
cut loose frcm Joe Yeager. the stewards
may reinstate him and he may have
long term OF usefulness ahead.
That the custom Of keeping the
jockeys TO themselves during the hours
OF racing which was established at Bel
mont Park last fall will be generally
adopted by the various Eastern racing
associations the coming season $ OBJ
Vious. Already those tracks not equipp-
ca AZ present for the segregation OF the
riders are being prepared TO this end
The Narragsnsett Breeders Assoefa-
ton will offer $500 derby, which wifi
be run during the coming season. The
event Will be known as the Providence
Derby.