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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
C0RBETT- HERMAN BOUT
PLEASES JOE CANS

TOLEDO, Ohio. Jan. 28.-Joe Cans.
when informed that Young Corbett was
matched al Chicago yesterday 10 meet
Kid Herman. was immensely pleased
My SEQ which is up in New York
10 bind a match between CnTbett and
Murphy, goes with the Herman match.
am glad 90 hear that match has been
afranged, said Joe. for I am conf
dent that Corbetr can lick either Her
man or Murphy IN a finish contest.
I have fought Herman and find him q
good man. but ouIclassed him so man.
points that / ana sure / can train Cor
bett 10 beat him. sun. do not desire
10 take any credit away from the Chi
csgo lad. I VIII be On the ground q
Tonopah New. myself for three week
20 train foT my hght with 4ames Britt
and with TWO weeks that Z viii pax !
with CoFbett a. fast boxing, he Rill be
in good shape j am sorry that the pro
moters let the Murphy deal ran through.
but tae public can he sure Of q fast =
when Corbett aud Herman meet
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
NEW YORK A. C. SETS
SWIMMING DATE

NEW YORK. Jan. 23.-An open
handicap swimming meet viii be held
az the New York Athletic Club on Sat
urday evening. February e. The events
will consist Of a novice race al nifty
yards. a lo0-yard handicap. a 500-yard
handicap, and a game OF water polo be
tween the y. Y. A. c. regular team
and one made up OF the best players in
the metropolitan district.
Champion Daniels is going TO try 20
annex all the worlds records in the
J9e-yard event. all Of which he now
holds up 20 the three hundred. with the
exception Of the fifty-yard figures. This
night had originally been scheduled for
the dual meet between the teams of the
y. Y. A. G and the Chicago Athletic
Association, the date for the latter now
being definitely fixed for Saturday even
ing. February %
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
ATLANTIC OFFICIAL
HAKESDARE THREAT.
Manager Al Lawson Says
League VIII Organize
Despite Reports.

READING. Jan. 23.-Af Lawson. man
ager or the Wilmington team OF the Al
ianuc League. ana one or the organizers
Of The latter organization. came 10 Read
ing today 10 look over the baseball sit
uatlon here lie says that, notwith-
standing the many rumors 10 the con
trary, the league VIII be ia existence
this year; that In all the cities but this
managers are ia charge and that
grounds have been secured. lie asserts
that unless he Is able 20 come 10 terms
with Jacob l.. Weitzel. lessee Of tie
Reading grounds the league VIII build A
new park in this city.
Lawson called GA Weitzel. bur the
latter Informed him that he intended 10
use his grounds for City League and in
dependent ball. Weitzel received q let
ter from John " Dobbins. OF Trenton.
president Of the league. asking. for the
use OF the local grounds. when the City
League is not scheduled. Dobbins SAYS
That as three Of the cities ia the or
ganization play Sunday bad club in
Reading would be a success even Il 81
did not play any games al home Oh
Saturdays.
lawson said today:
we were not recognized by the ma
uonai organization, but we want the
baseball public 10 know that We mean
business. We VIII have a surprise for
the fans IN this city before very long
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
ENGLlSHMEN TO BATTLE
FOR HEAVYWEIGHT CROWN

LONDON, Jan. 2s.-England is TO have
a heavyweight championship fight
Gunner Moir has been matched 10 meet
Tiger Smith.
The fight IS to be twenty rounds be-
fore the National Sporting Club of Lon
don, and is for purse OF S,750 and a
side bet Of $500. II viii take place
February ..
Smith. VINO comes from Wales, Is OF
the light-heavyweig order, and while
ne has cleaned up with the others. has
never shown. championship form, accord
ing 10 good judges.
He has been after the championship
for some time, and should ne win the
coming battle, the chances are that he,
and not MoiT. will be chosen to night
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien, the Ameri-
can heavyweight. with whom the gun
ner has been negotiating for a battle
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
CONTINUATION OF LEASE
FOR PIMLlco RACE TRACK

A dispatch from Baltimore says that a
deal was closed al the home Of William
X. Hammond, owner Of PimlicO race
track, for the continuation of the pres
ent lease OF the track by the Maryland
Jockey Club until May 10, 1903. The
Maryland Jockey Club has been leasing
this track. but recently secured a site
at Halethorpe, where IL is building a
new track
The IfalethOrpe track will not be in
shape this year, however, and IL was
necessary for the Jockey club TO provide
for its spring ana fall meetings. Mr..
Hammond Nas so iE that the representa-
tives OF the jockey club. Messrs. VIII
lam I. Mandy and John Waters. went
10 Mr.. HammOnd's home, where the deal
was closed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
QUAKER GOLFERS
ELECT OFFICERS
Entire Ticket Unanimously Chosen.
The Four Annual Tournaments are
Awarded-change in Play.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 23-Members
OF the Golf Association of PhiIadelphia
met yesterday at the CoIonnade Hotel
in the tenth annual session.
The various annual events of the Golf
Association were awarded as follows:
The Paterson Cup 10 Merton, the indl-
Nidual championship to sprlnghaven. the
Philadelphia Cup TO Huntingdon Valley
the open championship TO the PhiladeI-
phia Cricket Club.
There was brought before the meeting
letters Of the Metropolitan Golf Asso-
citation, with reference to an Eastern
open tournament. 20 take the place OF
The Metropolitan annual composition.
and these were referred 10 the incom-
ing executive committee.
A letter was read from the Massachu-
sets Golf Association, suggesting Il
change from f0ur-ball matches 10 four
somes in the tri-city competition for the
Lesley Cup. This subject has had con
siderable discussion in both the Metro
politan and Massachusetts Golf Associa-
ton, and the donor OF the cup, who is
the president OF the PhiladelDhia Asso-
citation, expressed his entire willingness
10 any modification in the deed of gift
that might be agreed upon in the three
associations competing for the trophy.
After the subject had been discussed
AT considerable length the entire mat
Ter went over Tor the consideration of
the incoming executive body.
Prior 10 the meeting the annual dinner
OF the executive committee was held
The meeting Was called 10 order by
Robert W. Lesley. president. and the
following ticket was unanimously elect
ID:
President, Robert ". Lesley.
Vice president. George J. Cooke.
Secretary and treasurer, Harrison
Townsend.
Executive committee II. W. Perrin.
Simon Carr. r. c. James. ard L. s.
Fhorne
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nastern Geanue.


Patrick Powers. President.
Buffalo--Lew MeAllister.
Jersey eity-Joe Bean.
Baltimofe-Jack Damn.
Rochester-Al Buclenberger.
Newark-Walter Burnham.
Provitlence-Hugh Duffy.
MOntreal-Malachi Kittredge.
Edward Barrow.
American Association.
Joseph ID. O'Brien, President.
Columbus-William Clymer.
Milwaukee-7Juck Doyle.
Minneapolis-AlilSe Cantilion.
ToledO-WilliIm Armour.
St. Paul-Diek Padden.
Kansas City,.
Louisville Henry PETIT
Indianapolis-Charlie Carr.
Southern league.
". NJ. Rayanaugh, President.
Birmingham-Harry Vaughn
Menphis-Charles Babb
Atianta-W, A. Smith.
New Orleans-ChaFles Frank.
ShrevepOrt-10m Fisher
Montgomery-John Mgrlarkey.
Little Rock. Finn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
MUST HAVE SANCTIONS
FOR ALL OPEN MEETS
President Sullivan, of A. A. u. Lays Down Law About
Them and Registrations-G. w. U.-Virginia Relay
Muddle-Federal Games Danger
By THOMAS S. RICE.

James T. Sullivan. president of the
Amateur Athletic Union. has made two
rulings which viii be OF great import
ance 70 amateur athletes all over the
country and are especially worthy OF
note here IN Washington at this time.
These rulings are that all open meets.
whether held by colleges or not. must
have sanctions from the A. A. L.. and
that those who compete IN these meets
must DO registered in the A. A. e.
irrespective OF their registration in the
intercollegiate A. A, or other allied
bodies or the A. A. u.
President Sullivan also draws atten-
ton. through DR.. d. Z. Weber. 10
the fact that the list OF officials for
open meets must be submitted TO the
registration officials OF the A. A. L.
for the district IN which The meet is 70
be held.
Important in Washington.
These rulings apply 10 Washington be-
cause OF the Federal games. which are
scheduled here for February 3. ana
= the Georgetown intercollegiate meet, 20
be pulled on at Convention Hall on
March 3. On several occasions in the
past there has been a dangerous delay
lin the matter OF getting the A. A. L.
sanction for open athletic or wrestling
meets In washington, ana the wonder
I IS that some OF them for which great
preparations had been made were not
prevented at the last moment
The danger IN the delay Is that some
other club in the same district may come
along and get a sanction for the day
you have picked out This happened
20 Georgetown two or three years ago
when Il Was desired 10 hold "a meet on
Labor Day, and. after money and time
had been spent on the enterprise. IL was
learned that q sanction had been grant
cd for that date 10 the Washington
Grove Athletic Association
Should Inspect Officials.
There was great confusion and no
little bitterness as a consequence or this
neglect. but il does not seem 10 have
taught the local promoters, as it is
understood that only a few days ago
a sanction was granted FOR a Washing
ION meet for which entries have been
solicited Tor the past month or six
weeks II a club IN Baltimore, Rich
mond. or some other city IN this terri
tory had picked out the same date the
Washington men would have been up a
stump. but would have been entitled 70
absolutely no sympathy.
The demand OF the A. A. L. that It be
allowed to inspect the list OF officials
is for the good OF the athletes them
selves. In the years gone by some Of
the timing and judging at WASHINGTON
meets and % some extent in Baltimore
has been or a kind to make angels
weep, and inexperienced persons HOLDING
watches have turned in times that have
made the records committees hafr
stand on end. To insist that the timers
and judges be competent as we'll a.
honest is a measure Of ,=otection for
the athletes and viii insure them being
credited with records they may make.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
6. w. U. WILL MEET
RICHMOND COLLEGE

As forecasted in The Times last week
George Washington one-nile team Is
20 run Richmond College at Richmond
next Saturday night.
The match was not definitely arranged
until this morning, when Manager
BrOokes received a telegram from DR.
Joe Reilly, who has charge OF the Rich
mond meet. saving that everything had
been settled satisfactorily and that the
match was on. AS Richmond College
has hioomfd out particularly strong in
al branches or athletics this season the
ace should be "a good one The follow
ieE team VIII be entered by the George
Washington manager: Forsythe. Gun
ling. Calder. Gill and LoFanda. of
s.hom ths drst -four viii run The team
viii leave Tor Richmond Saturday morn
=.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
GEORGETOWN PREPS
WIN FROM WESTERN

The Georgetown Props defeated the
Western High basketball team yester-
day afternoon in the formers gymnas-
ium, IN an interesting game. by "A to IS.
Al the end of the first half the score
stood Il 10 10 in favor OF the winners.
In the second period. though The losers
fought gamely. they we're unable 10
compete with their rivals in team work
and basket shooting. The high school
team played with two substitut ss
lie Due. Conway. and Mulvaney starred
Tor their respective teams. The line
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
BOWLING : RAGING GOLF : BOXING : ATHLETICS
Baseball Managers for 1907 IN Big Leagues
American Leaaue


Ban Johnson. President.
WashingfOn-Joe Cantillon.
Chicago Fielder Jones.
New York Clark Griffith.
Cleyeland-Napoleon Laioie.
Philadelphia-Connie Mack.
81. LOuis-James McAleer.
Detroit-Hugh Jennings.
BostOn-CharIes Stahl.
National League.
Harry Pulliam, President.
Chicago-Frank Chance.
New Hork-JOhn Me6raw.
Pittsburg-Fred Clark.
Philadelphia William Murray.
Brooklyn-Patrick Donovan.
Cincinnati-Ned Hanlon.
st. Louis-John McCloskey.
Boston-Fred Tenney.
Western League.
Norris Tip O'Neil, president.
Des Moines-James Ryan.
Lineoln-William Holmes.
Omaha-William A. Rourke.
Denver
PueblO-Frank Selee.
Sioux City,.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
SUES FOR sIO,oOO FoR FALL

A suit for $4,000 damages against the
District of Columbia for negligence in
not keeping the streets OF the city in a
safe condition was filed in tie District
supreme Court yesterday ~ u. II. G..
scott railway mail clerk. I'm his ne
uuion scott claims that while watkins
on New orN avenue. rear Thirteenth
street northwest, on November = list.
he fell into an open coal hole in fbr
street and was severely injured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
PENNSY PLANNING
A MONSTER MEET
Manager Of Track Team Is
sues Challenge to Four
teen Minor Colleges.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan z3-Thc Uni-
versity OF Pennsylvania track team has
issued a challenge 10 the combined
teams OF fourteen OF the strongest minor
college teams ir this section Of the
country 10 one monster meet in which
the Quakers will be pitted against the
best teams these colleges can muster.
The date set Tor the meet IS May IS,
Just two weeks before the iatereoi-
leglates.
This viii be the most novel meet
which fhe college world has ever seen,
ana the Quakers are confident that Il
VIII be mere successful and interesting
tilan any number OF dual meets. The
colleges which have been invited To send
teanls are So arthmore. Haverford. Le-
hlglt Lafayette. Carlisle Indian DiclIln-
son. Buckneh Virginia, Johns Hopkins,
Gettysburg. state. Nillanova, Ursinus,
ana Franklin and Marshall
Best Athletes May Enter.
II is not expected that any Of these
colleges VIII send their fun teams, but
they wiil be represented by their very
best athletes II any Of these colleges
fan 10 respond the ouakers viii issue
invitations 70 others 10 take their
places.
This meet was arranged primarily be-
cause OF Penn's failure 10 secure dual
meets with Cornell or Yale. both Of
whom the Quakers wanted 10 meet
Mike Murphy is responsible for this idea
and feels certain that IL Will 90 his men
az much good as the dual meets ne
wished 10 arrange.
Good Material at Penn.
In this meet the points win be count
cd jast as they are in the intercol-
legiates. and Penn 10 win the meet must
score more points than ali OF the other
teams combined. The Quakers are max
Ing e strong lid 10 win the intercol-
legiates this year and have the best
track material since 1850. when they last
Won the intercollegiate championship
II b. likely that there will be two dual
meets Tor the QuakeTs in addition 10 the
May A meet These Will be with Column
bia and Michigan. though the latter IS
by no means certain. II Michigan is
admitted 10 the J. @. A. A. 4. A. as
Penn hopes. there viii certainly De "a
dual meet with the Wolverines 10 take
place the Saturdav following the inter
coilegiaLes. The Columbia meet will
probably be held on May II in New York
city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
BASEBALL.

Matt Hyland. Of Chicago. Is scouting
about Philadelphia in the interests OF
Cubs and Camels.
"OId Cy' Young has just placed his
signature TO another Boston American
League contrast.
Deacon" Philippe. of the Pittsburg
team. has been invited TO coach the
Princeton pitchers next spring.
Jack O'Nel, released by Boston. is
likely 10 bob up soon as a member 81
the Pittsburs team, which is none toe
strong behind he bat
Harry Niles is booked 10 play second
base for the 81 Louis Americans
@ Brien, DelehanIy. or HartZell, third,
with stone, Pickering and HemphiIl .u
the 0ulneld.
Icy" Zant. who graduated from the
New England League 10 the 81. Louis
Americans. Is back TO the league he
started In. 81. Paul has released Van
Zant 10 HnshamtOn.
Doc Moskiman, a Jersey City pitch
er last season, viii be a member of the
Louisville Colonies this year "Hsine'
Pettz VIII 20 10 Louisville to replace
Shoddy' shaw, who viii catch for the
Boston Americans.
George Staruasle, who ignored reser-
walton OF the Lincoln (NebJ Club and
joined the Altoona Club. of the Tri-State
League. last season, probably viii be-
one or Joe Cantill0n's receivers az
Washington Starnagle once had trial
with the ST. Louis Nationals
The brooklyn baseball team. twenty
hV- strong. viii DO It's preliminary train
ING at jacksonville. Fla, this season
The team sails South March g. Games
with the Jacksonville team and with
American League teams training nearby
Is part or the program mapped out bv
President Ebbcts and Patsy Donovan.
Secretary Nahou. OF the Greater New
Aorks, IS waiting anXiously for the re-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
WESTERN RESERVES LOsE.

The Grant school team defeated tho
Western High Reserves In the boys
department. y NJ G. A. gymnasium
last night by to 3. Leelan, brench
Robson. and Woelper played the be-
games Ter their respective teams.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
The Officers.

Following are the officers elected:
Presldent-E. V. Cumming
First vice president-Gustavus Brown
Second vice president-Henry G. Pen,
niman.
rich.
Captain-Wiiliam r. Armstrong.
Board of gOvernOfs-Dr. W ". Re-
quardt, +. d. Hoffman, Howard J. Mus
seiman, Harry S. Stabler. ". J. FizOne
II. W. Fitch. and II. W. CIassen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
Personal Comment on Men and
Things in the Field of Sports

turn OF Manager Griffith from his ranch
al Craig Mont no contracts have as
yet been forwarded 10 the players, but
d Is pretty well assured tina. the leader
OF Lie local Americans knows the
situation thoroughly OF he would have
aLr..aN r-unLLaL-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
TROTTING.

Owing 20 the closing Of tue Lancaster.
Pa. track Prank b. Shr..ve. who had
charge of The course. has leased tla
track at Lebanon, Pa, and viii open a
public training stable there.
a rule has. been passed n Los An
seles, Cal, not allowing Jockeys under
sixteen years of age 20 ride ia races.
This hurts number or boys who have
been performing there
General john Sheppard. the we'll
oWas EtheIs Pride. 2,u6lz. has purchased
the dve-year-oid bag geldins Myra. by
BED Robin. OUT of dam by George
simmons.
Thomas Clyde's great jumper. Cinders.
added another victory 20 his race record
by winning al HaydOck. England last
week. lie carried 16o pounds and ran
T. way from his field
A meeting Of horsemen who are inter
ested iu breeding interests was held yes
terday al birmingham, Ala, and sug-
gestious were made 60 start "A breeding
bureau Ike the one ia New York.
Andy WeIch has made overtures 10
Cincinnati hOFsemeu 10 hold a harness
meeting over the Oakley track this sea-
son. he may Oifer To take a financial
interest.
Jacob Fulmer. Of Chester. Pa, who
owned Patsy X. 2u6lt when the horse
raced on the Grand Circuit. has several
green ones which he will have cam
paigned next year.
Ono of the principal stakes OF the
BroOkliue Country Clubs program is the
Grand Annual" and calls for $50
with an added cup valued al SIC The
Dukes Cup stake is valued at Sl,509
tlins the question of athletic supremacy
that has been brewing between the local
llaAtuuuns fOr Lnr past feW Nears.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
Tracks and Field.

A twO-stOTy cottage now on The
grounds is To be removed 10 2 corner
as home OF the grounds Keeper and
attendants. The baseball. football. run
ming track, and other athletic grounds
are to be inciosed by board fences. while
the clubhouse, and other parts Of the
property. are 70 be inclOsed by hedges.
Ofncers were elected 10 serve for f907.
The ticket was unanimously elected.
Except for the election of William r
Armstrong 70 succeed James s. Willet IS
club captain. there We're few changes
from last year,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23
EASTERN A. C. LOSES
TO 0RDWAY 0UINT

The Ordway professional basketball
team again showed its superiority over
the Eastern Athletic Club last night by
winning from that organization ia an
exciting game at the Washington Light
Infantry ArmOry. BY 81 To "A
The Easterns started with q rush in
tie first half. and at the end OF the
period were ln the lead with the score
- % 10. The OrdWays, however, chang
"a the lineup slightly IN the second half
and soon went into the lead from which
they were never headed Reyes playing
was the feature The lineup:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23

hoals- ilu6hes, o. thompson. 4, san
ninO g; Reyes. 3; BonavieTs. James. 4;
Moffitt. 4; Burlingame, .. Points of fouls
-Ordways, 4: Easterns, :. Referee-Mr.
COllifiOWer Timer-Mr Robey. Scorer
Mr. Moriarty
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23

Jack O'Neil, released by Boston. is
likely To bob up soon as a member ~
the Pittsburg team, which is none toe
strong behind he bat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23

Deacon Philippe. of the Pittsburs
team. has been invited TO coach the
Princeton pitchers next spring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23

Harry Niles is booked 10 play second
base for the ST. Louis Americans
@ Brien, DclehanTy. or HartZell, third,
with Stone. Pickering and HemphW ina
the Oulneld
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23

ling the question of athletic supremacy
that has been brewing between the local
institutions for the past few years.
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4 Tule has. been passed N Los An
seles, Cal, not allowing Jockeys under
sixteen years of age 20 ride ia races.
This hurts number OF bows vino have
been performing there
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-23

'lzZy" Zant. who graduated from the
New England League 10 the ST Louis
Americans. IS back 70 the league he
started Ia. 81. Paul has released Van
Zant 10 BnghamtOn.
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Thomas Clyde's great jumper. Cinders.
added another victory 20 his race record
by winning al HaydOck. England. last
week. lie carried l6o pounds and ran
q way from his field