Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-03
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Stars Are Often Versatile

Many of the men most far ious as ex-
perts in their particular line Of activity
have at some time or other made a
success in different fields. The late
Frank Ives. billiard champion of the
world, was at one time a jockey and
later performed as a baseball catcher.
Hans Wagner, the great Pttsburg
shortstop, is one of the finest wing
shots in the country. Tom Shevlin,
known as the foremost football end in
the country and captain of the Yale
team, has during his course Of his col
lege career achieved much success as
an amateur boxer, receiving praise
from Jim Corbett, with whom he once
put on the gloves for a lively set to-.
Not Always Practicable
The rules governing the prize ring
which were drawn up by the Marquis
of Queensberry have often been found
impracticable as regards certain con-
ditions of the American game. Rule 5,
according to the titled Briton, demands
that mo seconds or other persons shall
be allowed in the ring during the
rounds" About the only time that an
observance Of this article was at
tempted came when Jack McAuliffe
some years ago tried to referee Coney
Island bout outside the ring. The COM
batants refused to break at his COM
mand and Jack jumped through the
ropes and remained in the ring until
the finish.
Overall and Chase Are Preparing
OWE Overall and Hal Chase, the
brilliant young Californians who last
season scintillated in the eastern ball
fields, are taking advantage of Cali
fornia weather in fitting themselves
for the coming diamond season. While
the tossers of the cold places are await
ing the training trip to the south,
Overall and Chase are already in con-
dition for another season of work.
Overall won a game last Sunday for
Visalia, striking out fourteen of the
Bakersfield players.
Harry Vardon Is Failing
American golfers will regret to learn
that Harry Vardon has again been at
tackled with lung trouble 1t is doubt
full if he ever will be able to compete
in championship series again, though
he has not altogether given up practice
in France, where he is sojourning for
the benefit Of his falling health.
Fitz Attributes II to Football
Whether it may be taken as good, bad
or indifferent, Bob FitZsimmons at
tributes his ring career to the game of
football. Not that he played the game.
"Oh, no, not that sort of a thing for
me,' said Bob. "I was watching the
bloody scuff1e when one of the low
players hit me in the uppers and broke
my nose" AS a result Fitz started
boxing in order to subdue his assailant
and soon discovered the marvellous hit
ting power which later gained fame for
him in the ring.
o'NeilI Badly Injured
frankie O'Neill, one of the highest
paid jockeys on the American turf, was
seriously injured at the fair grounds
track, New Orleans. last Saturday by
being thrown from his mount. His leg
and kneecap were badly hurt and there
is small probability of his riding for a
long time to come.
Seals Have No Manager
According to latest reports the San
Francisco ball club is without a man
ager, though various predictions are
being made as to the probable director
of the Seals. Manager Morley's re-
fusal to accept the management was
evidently unexpected, as no one has yet
been chosen to take the place offered
him, despite the fact that his refusal
was sent In several days ago. There
a he the