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The weekly true Democrat. (Tallahassee, Fla.) 1905-1912, 1907-08-16
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The Washington times., 1907-09-25

Yesterday all the high school squads
except Business ana Eastern got down
10 hard work. and the task of selecting
players has already begun.
A review of the candidates yesterday
showed that all the schools have sus-
tanned telling losses by graduation and
the strict eligibility rules that went into
effect last year. Another striking fact
Is that the teams this last year do not
promise TO be as fast 9 the'O6 squads.
Tech has the jump on the other high
schools in the mater Of practice, as
Coach HecoX found il necessary TO put
his team through the PAGES in prepare
ton for Saturdays game with Mary
land Agricultural College.
Central was out under Gilbert Kelly.
The following are the most promising
candidates. Koswitszh. Hamilton cap
tain, McKeever. Coltry, Eager, Witten,
Spransey, Mcdonald. Pistol, Viuton,
Henry, and Harnesberger.
The Eastern men who will be tried
out are Farmer (captain). Martin. Nc
Glffin. Whitney, White, Stewart, Chase,
Mccormack, Brown, Clark, and Evans
Over at Western the promoters are
keeping quiet, as usual. md are hard
at work under Coach Ki.by.
Business viii begin work this week
with the following: Welcker (captain)
Powell. Spransey, Howard. Keliher.
Rathbone. Mckay, BIaloney. McPhee
Heap. Pollidun, HenrLe, and Manning.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
c. v. u. LINES UP
FOR GAME TODAY
Short Session With War
wick A. C.-VeteranS
Look Good.

The opening Of the local gridiron sea
son is scheduled to take place today
when the George washington University
squad will take on the Warwick Ath-
Ietic Club in a practice game.
The contest viii be in the nature of
a try-cut for the Hatchetites, and
should prove Of considerable assistance
to Coach Nelson in enabling him TO get
a line on some of the new candidates.
Yesterdays practice at Van Ness
Park which produced twenty-five can
didates, developed the first scrimmage
of the season, a short tussle between
the prospective varsity and the scrubs
The irst team carried the oval across
the line for two touchdowns, after TAX
ing IL from the subs on downs,
The lineup of the varsity, as directed
by Coach Nelson yesterday, indicates
IN some sort his ideas concerning the
personnel Of the first team.
All Of last years veterans found
places on the first team. Gibson ana
SOmers. last seasons tackles, were back
at their old places; Licarione occupied
his old berth at fullback, while Captain
Cunning was switched from end to left
half. and displayed considerable knowl-
edge Of the position.
e. OF the new candidates, oliver,
former Oberlin prep PLAYER, did well at
end, and Hough showed I'D promisingly
at halfback, HarraldsCn. last year s
scrub center, occupied that position on
the varsity 10 the coaeh's satisfaction,
while McDermOtt, regular quarterback
In several Of last seasons games, ran
the team remarkably well, considering
the early date. Holt, a former North
Carolina star tackle. and Jacobsen, 4
aC-pOund Westerner, will be in uni
form this afternoon. and will probably
be given trial in the practice game.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25

INITIAL PRACTICE
FOR EASTERN STARS

Twenty-Five candidates responded to
the first call for practice Of the East
ern Star football team held at Van
Ness Park yesterday. The prospects for
another good team this year are exceed
ingIy bright
Amog those trying for positions on
the eleven are Tody Egan Howard Uni
versity's former star end; kid" Lynch.
also a former Howard star. and Pies
5Serrigan and Jerome Collins. OF last
years champion TuskeSee team.
The Eastern Stars have secured the
services of King Kelly to coach the
eleven Kelly it wall be remembered
successfully coached the Howard Uni
versity team Two years ago when It
won the championship.
Teams desiring games address Cliff
ford Aldredge, man tger, % II street
northeast.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
District imp.
Lands Job in
Major League

Ban Johnson, president OF the
American League, when in town yes
terday. appointed Tom Brown, OF
Washington, an umpire 10 succeed
STAFF rrd- he will begin work here
tomorrow.
Brown is the former fieet-running
outhelder Of the Louisville anu
Washington clubs, and since his
retirement as a ball player has UNI
pired in the Eastern. Tri-State. Ma
tional, and Pacific Coast leagues.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
TENNIS SUPREMACY
At STAKE MONDAY

The twentieth annual tennis tourna-
ment for the championship title OF the
District will be played at Bachelors
courts. NJ street, near Seventeenth. be-
ginning Eext Monday. Notifications tn
the clubs Of the city were sent out last
evening
Tho District title Is now leld by con
rad b. Doyle, who is In the city and
VIII defend his right to the title this
year. As there is probably no player in
the. District who rs i'm the saline class
with tie present champion h. bids Tai.'
20 again carry of the lurels.
The intcTCity match with baltimore
has hesn postponed Until the - cOnd Sa.-
urday in October. and q team match be-
tween the Ise Drolt Club anG the Bach
elOTs at the latter's court will be pulled
of Saturday at 2-30.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
SCHOLASTIC STARS
ORGANIZE ELEVEN

A number OF former high school stars
have organized under the name OF the
Calumet Club. and will try conclusions
with their former teammates
The management has already arranged
games with all the high school teams.
and wants 10 arrange games with other
District eievens.
The candidates are practicing daily at
the Church League grounds, Thirteenth
and d streets northeast. Evans. the
fast Central quarterback Of last season,
has consented to come out. and the fol-
lowing VIII comprise the rest OF the
lineup; Taylor. McElfresh, Callahan,
hedheld. Souder, Priest. McPhee. Ma
loney, McGiffin, Swank, whitney and
Salb.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
HEAYY BETS ON LANGFoRp.

NEW YORK. Sept. 25.-Sam Lang
ford's friends today wagered nearly
five thousand dollars that he will knock
out Jim Barry. OF Chicago. before the
conclusion Of their siX-rOund bout at the
Sharkey Athletic Club tonight. They
We're comDells3 TO offer TO 10 get
their bets placed.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25

The tip given in one OF the Fhiladei-
phia papers that too much roofing might
DO the Athletics more harm than Chi
cago proved a good one yesterday. The
Athletics seem To have gone 10 pieces
completely. That team has never been
noted for its staying qualities, while If
there Is one thing above another which
distinguishes the SoX il is their ability
20 stand AIRY kind OF gaff. The race in
The American League has largely set
lied down TO a question Of gamencss,
With the Sox coming from the rear. and
they still look a good bet. Jennings has
a bunch not likely to grow faint
hearted. and HuFhcy himself is not
qualified TO any Of the innumerable
classes Of yellow. Those Athletics are
going 10 furnish a surprise IL they land
the bunting under these circumstances.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
YALE,s FIRsr ScRIMMAGE.

NEW HAVEN. Conn, Sept. E5.-The
first scrimmage OF the season VIII cake
place on Yale field this Afternoon when
the regulars and substitutes viii mix
II up for half an hour or so. The
coaches declare this years eleven will
be the strongest that ever represented
Yale on the grfdirOn.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
HARYARD ANp BoWDoIN.

BOSTON. Sept 5.-zIarvard viii meet
Bowdoin Saturday in the opening foot
ball game Of the season and IL is gen
orally conceded the Crimson viii have
20 work more lively tllan IL has demon
strated in practice II IL IS 20 prevent the
despised minors scoring Harvard viii
have the best Of coaching, however. as
Oliver Cults IS 70 be on hand from Sc
attic to put the men through their PAGES
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
Everyone Takes a Chance.
FINAL FOOTBALL CONFERENCE.

NEW YORK, Sept 25.-The final con-
ference of the officials who viii OFF,
ciate CT the big football games IN the
East and west this season viii be held
at the Murray Hill Hotel on Friday
night.
At that time all Of the changes in the
new rules will be explained by the com
mittee that has had them In charge
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
Starts
At PrinCetOn;
Titus Coaches
Newly Organized Rowing
Association CanVaSSing
Student Body.

PRINCETON. n. J., Sept 25.-Lake
Carnegie might have resembled the
Thames river today had there been
larger audience on hand.
AS IL was, the broad sheet Of water
was much ruffled by the many crews
that were taking trial spins up and
| down under the guidance Of Constance
5. Titus. amateur rowing champion OF
America Monday nights meeting or
the newly organized rowing association
aroused considerable enthusiasm among
the Piineston undergraduates. and when
the first call was issued over 100 men
reported ready to do their best
Coach Titus had his hands fun ali the
time. First he looked the Tigsrs over.
quickly spotting the tall chaps. The
two new four-oared shells were fioated
and quartet after quartet was sent along
shouting out instructions. Fhese shells
difTer in one respect from the ordinary
sort IN that they contain a seat for a
coxswaiu.
Everyone Takes a Chance.
For the Tigers who are inexperienced
at the rowing games Titus rugged up a
box on the lake shore. An oar was
dipped into the water and the near
osrsmen heaved hard, learning gradual
I ~ tfe dip and pull. When the bunch
returned from the practice they We're
pretty well exhausted, for the hot sun
beat down on the water all afternoon.
From now on the Tigers viii work
with Titus daily. AS soon as the coach
sees fit series of interclass races will
be held. Mr.. Carnegie has already Of
fered cup. Nothing will be done this
year tOwerd forming a Princeton var
sity crew. bu a majority Of the most
likely looking men are members OF the
two lower classes, 2 fact which speaks
we'll FOR aquatic prospects.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
HIGH SCHOOLS
HARD At WORK
Inter-High School Games

October S-Business rs. Western.
October I1-Eastern vs.. CentrL
October 15-Technical vs.. Yves ern-
October 1S-Business vs. Eastern
October Ze-TechnicaI vs. Central
October 25-Western VS. Eastern
October 29-Buslness VS.. Central
November Eastern VS.. Technical
November 6-Western VS.. Central
The Washington times., 1907-09-25

We breathe the germs Malaria our
soon absorbed into the blood and distributed all
1hen
aches tired sleepy feeling, often and s1gbt e
snow that this 1nsdous disease is affecting the health the
ses and ulcers brown sphes appear the skin
malaria is blood disease to it purifier and
& as the best OF blood purifiers s. s. destroys germs
with which the blood is oadeA and ids
down into the circulation disease in the riot ~
moving vesge of the building up blood from weak
"ey gern-lntected
every part OF the body by its purity up every
OF the system by its tonic effects being entirely of
eng cleansing roots herbs and bars safe ree
Book the blood and medical desired sent
uee % ~ VINO write. THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO.. ATLANTA
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
TRINITY CAPTURES
DISTRICT PENNANT
Slow Game Marks the
Close of Champion
ship Series.

Speculation about the result OF a three
cornered tie among the contendcrs Tor
the District amateur championship was
put to an end yesterday. when Trinity.
by defeating Treasury by 4 10 o, cap
tured the streamer.
The game yesterday was by no means
n fitting close 10 a series of hard fought
and interesting contests Treasury and
Trinity went for but six and a half
rounds, and during that time played far
below the standard set earlier in u e
series.
Trinitys victory was the result Of a
combination OF errors on Treasury s
part, and the occasional wildnass or
Donaldson. he held his opponents TO
Two hits for four innings, then weaken
ed and allowed Eve singles in the nth.
the inning in which the winners Melted
four runs and won the game.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
Technical Schedule

September 2S-Maryland Agricui-
turai College college Park.
October 2-Calumet Club.
October 5-Episcopal High ALEX
andria).
October 15-Western High.
October 1s-Georgetown props.
October 22-Central High.
October 36-St. Joseph's College
Baltimore).
November Eastern Etgh.
November S-Busincss Hlg-.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25

Soldiers Field has the best device in
the country for enabling SPECTATORS to
keep track Of plays and players. II being
me number system gotten up by Mel
vile Wc'j ano one that would be ap-
-AAte6 on other fields.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25

The football managers at Yale and
PrincetOn-FOster and Wheeler, respec-
tiYely-are both Hill ScnoOl products.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
Robe Helps Sox Again.

Robe, the substitute third baseman
who helped land the worlds cahmpion-
ship for the Sox. made the only mis-
yIay charged against the visitors. the
remainder Of the team playing and
working together like clock work At
The bat Robe was in evidence, leading
or in the third anf fourth innings with
clean singles There were no really sen
sGtional plays on either side. Isbell
for Chicago, and Collins. for the Ath-
lCtiCs, bore the brunt OF the work in
the infleld. ''Issyf put up a very steady
OF his ten chances, and the error cost
two runs.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

St. Louis, 10; Washington. 8
Chicago, s; Philadelphia. 8
New York, 4: Cleveland. 2
Detroit. s. Boston. &
The Washington times., 1907-09-25

First base by errors-Wasbjngton !.
81. Louis. 3. First base on bails-Off
Petty. !. Left on bases-Was hington.
z; St Louis. s. Struck out-Ry Johnson
>; by Petty, 2. Three-base hits-Hatzell.
Delehanty. Two-base hits-Delehant,-
Clymer. Stolen bases-Stone. Hatzeii'
Hit by pitcher-By Petty. 3: by Johnson.
]. Umpires-Messrs. Blankenship. De
necn. and Hurst. Time of game hours
and minutes
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
Could Not Guess Ken.

On the other hand. the money hand
lers could not touch Kerr for the
greater part OF the skirmlsh, and were
unable TO realize a run from the three
hits he did allow. Trinity's twirler vas
In fine form. and his speed and wide
curves were the only performances that
might be called features OF a slow game.
Donaldson was responsible for two OF
his team five miscues. Lord, the fast
little shortstop, also had an OF day,
and made two more. while O'NeI is
credited with the fifth. The fielding or
neither side was anything brilliant. al
though by courtesy Of the scorer tho
winners have a clean error column
The fifth was the only inning thai
produced tangible results With the
score 90 Kraft started the good work
with a not single. Kerr hunted anE
Lord didn't handle Mess's grounder.
WITH the bases full Donaldson scored
KRAFT and Kerr. landing Mess on third
Clarh's single 10 second tailed Mess,
and Lords second error sent MaIl0y
homo.
DonaIdson's error put a Trinity runner
on a base in the sixth. but he failed 70
Umpire Belts called the game at the
end or the FIRST half OF the sixth on
account Of darkness.
The score.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
NEW LOSING WAYS
MAKE NATIONALS
WORTH THE PRICE
Several Cute Novelties
Give Game to St.
Louis.
By THOMAS S. RICE.

There's one thing about the Washing
ton baseball team. II can always fur
nish new interesting way OF losing
a game. That makes the team worth
the price Of admission.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
Todsy's Games.

Boston at Cincinnati.
Brooklyn at st. Louis.
Jew York at Pittsburg.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
Standing of the Clubs.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

Cincinnati. 10; Boston, 4.
New York, 2; Pittsbura. O.
Brooklyn, 8; st. Louis. 1.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25
Today's Games

St Louis at Washington.
Chicago at Phila delphfa.
Cleveland at New York.
Detroit at Boston.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25

Runs-Mess. MaIoy. Kat, herr- Flr8t bast
by errors-Trinlty 2 Lett on bases-TrinIty.
8: Treasury. 3. Bases GA balls-OH Kerr. /.
Struck out-By Kerr. 3; by Donaldson. 4.
Sacrifice hits-Lord and Gertman. Double
play-McCarthy 70 Gertman. Passed ball
KRAFT Tmpire-Betts. Time OF game
/ hour and q minutes.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25

A drying apparatus has been intro
6uced In the Yale gynuaaium which
viii dry wet football toys quickly This
sort Of weather requires Two driers.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25

Bothered
By Noise
Din by Friendly Rooters
Rattles Them-SoX
UndiSturbed.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 25.-Big Ed
Walsh had 10 face the music yesterday,
but he never faltered and landed Chi
cago a winner over the Athletics in
the first game Of the series, 8 to 9,
helping 20 break up the game with d
three Dagger, which sent over the first
run for his side.
Detroit also won amt the Tigers arc
now tired with the Athletics for first
place.
Beside a band Of music and The siren.
hundreds o. horns, rattles, and mega
Phones were scattered among the cr2yd
of 15,C29 spectators. But the din VI
the combined efforts Of the "rooters"
appeared 20 unnerve the Athletics more
than the visitors. and It might be well
70 cut out the noise when there is no
occasion for It.
Harmful Roofing.
II applied when the home team Is do
Ing some good hitting Il might have
its effect upon the opposing pitcher. but
Walsh went In under a hot fire ana
was, therefore, not ratified Shen an Ath-
letic man hit the bali. It is certain
that the Athletics were more ratified
yesterday than the White Sox, and
in the third inning the local team aps
Feared TO be completely 1emOralized.
Nichols was the chief offender, getting
IN the way OF other players who had
the plays before them, and failing TO
use his head when handling the ball
at a critical stage.
Waddell. who was pittod against
Walsh, appeared 10 be IN good form,
but no pitcher could win with the sort
OF support "Rube" was given. Walsh
rad the Athletic batsmen III the hole
continually, getting two strikes on his
man before a ball was called almost
invariably. He let down a bit IN the
eighth inning. after having the score
s 70 IN his favor. Up TO the eighth.
however. the Athletics could only get
two men as far as third base
The Chicago men played coed. heady
ball. and when they had the Athletics
up in the air in the third inning they
dumped the ball around the infield and
beat the throws 10 first in u rather
tantalizing way which ADDED TO the dis
comhture of the home players and the
spectators.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25

Concerning Jack Warmers dive to
death down the line between second and
third in the sixth inning, and C'Briens
failure 20 get home on the same. The
less said the better. While Jack can't
run much himself he made the other
fellows run His being called out for
getting out OF line ON the play was one
of those little novelties which make
cur brave boys worth the price OF adj
mission.
The Washington times., 1907-09-25

Don't overlook the fact that Pickering
did good work for St Louis in right
field. He made three catches, two OF
which were especially good.