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The Washington times., 1907-01-06
EUROPEAN EVENTS
FOR MOTORISTS

PARIS Jan. 5-The official calendar
for continental auto events next season
was issued today. The leading fixtures
are as follows:
February 16-Turin Exhibition.
February 20-27-Nice Motor Week
April 2-l5-MOnacO Motor Boat Races.
April lS-2O-Targa FlOrio.
April 2s-Chateau Thierry Hill Climb.
May 1-I5-Paris- Madrid Touring Car
Contest.
May s-sl-Automobiis Club du Nord
Industrial Vehicles
May MISUNDERSTANDING Cup. in Au-
Yergne.
June 3-12-HerkOmer Trophy.
June 14-German EmperOr's cup.
June l5-2S-Motor Boats. at Kiel.
July 15-lS-Ostend Motor Week.
August 1S-22-AFdennes Circuit and
LiedekeFke Cup.
September 1-FlOrio Cup. on the BTes-
Ella Circuit
September 5-15-Motor Boats. az Area
chon.
September I2-Salon Speed Tests
September i4-l5-Mont VentOux Hill
Climb
September Disseminating Meeting.
october 13-DOur1an Speed Tests.
October 20-Gallon Hill Climb.
The Grand Prix viii be run between
June Is and July s,
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
INDOOR SWIMMING
HAS DARK HORSES
Big Colleges May Spring Surprises in
New York A. c. Races on
January Il.

NEW YORK. Jan. Son January u
the New York A. c. will have its second
set of indoor swimming races, the events
20 include a 50-yard novice. a 50-yard
handicap. and a water polo game be-
tween the New York \. c.. champion
team and an all-star team.
L n Daniels. the worlds champion,
will make san attempt TO lower hi
record or IS 2-5 seconds IN the 50-yard
event, and as the novice event Is al the
same distance an interesting c0mpari-
son VIII be provided in the work of the
senior competitors and those who haVs
their first race to win. This viii not be
so marked as one might suppose, as
not many OF the more experienced men
viii better the time made by the WinneE
OF the last novice race. E c. NJ Rich4
ards, Of Yale who made the fast
time of p seconds fiat
As several new wonders are reported
10 be practising for this event at Prince
ton. Yale, and Pennsylvania. each OF
whom is declared capable OF lettering
Richard figures. the feature Of the
program promises 20 be the novice race.
Champion Daniels also NAV take uart
in the 200-yard handicap, as there are
several records easily within his reach
on the way to the 't200' at anv time he
chooses TO go after them.
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
SCANTuNG RULE
IS BADLY NEEDED
Lack of 1t Gives Wealthy Owners Big
Advantage in Yacht Racing.
Committee at Work.

LONDON. Jan. 5.-The scantling ques-
ton has been troubling yachtsmen FOR
a long time, and many schemes have
been devised TO compel yachtsmen 70
build good, stanch boats. but as long as
there are no restrictions in the regular
classes there viii always be found
wealthy men who will have a lightly
constructed craft built, which. when its
racing career is ended. will be good for
the junk heap.
These, consequently, have a great ad-
vantage over the boat built 10 be serv-
ieeable, and the man who can afford the
lightly constructed boat has the adVan-
tage in racing. On this side many one
design classes have been built under GER
tam scantling rules, and in the small
classes IN the United States. rules have
been framed that have worked well.
Now the matter is to be gone into in a
systema tic way on both sides OF the At
lanue. A committee is 10 collect all the
data possible, and In Europe a rule has
been framed which is 10 be announced
very soon.
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
PRINCETON IDEAS
ABOUT THAT LAKE

PRINCETON. N. J.. Jan. 5-says the
Daily Princetonian:
During the winter months Carnegie
Lake will be OF great value toward
developing the hockey team and afford
ing excellent opportunities for outdoor
sports on the part OF the entire student
body. Immediately upon the coming OF
spring, however. the question OF its
further utility as affecting a branch OF
athletics IN which Princeton for a long
time has not been engaged, win have
10 be considered.
THE formation of a rowing associa-
ton must be viewed most carefully, as
it is a matter which presents more
problems that might at first appear.
First OF all. IL viii have 10 be deter
mined whether the lake provides a
body Of water suitable for rowing pur-
poses. That II does so Is not yet GER
tain. for although It's size and shape
may not prevent, the question arises as
20 whether IL offers a course OF sum-
cient depth.
From the appearance of the exca-
walton before a. was flooded, the lake
would seem to be too shallow in places.
especially al the upper end. UndOubt-
eddy this material side of the matter Is
all important, but aside from that and
Surprising ttldl no natural obstacles
prevent. the question now arises as 10
the possibility OF forming such an assoc
citation Upon this point IL is difficult
10 determine whether Princeton is of
such size as to be able TO support a
crew.
In considering the number OF men
from which other universities pick their
teams We are made 10 realize under
how large a handicap Princeton would
labor in taking up this sport al the
present time. There is also the flnan-
eial problem to be considered"
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
AMERICAN ATHLETES ARE
LEADERS OF THE WORLD

The eyenereasng interest in generally by the American
people being continually by lowering
athletes of this country.
held Americans
pretty nearly everything gone jump held
by Ireland and the running marks
tied to England, but that's ALL
yards-Dan Kelly seconds
yards-B Wefers and d. Kelly, IS seconds.
yards-M ". Long A. seconds
yaTds-C. Fitzpatrick, minute SO seconds.
One INLET p. Connect, 4 minutes IS seconds.
Pole vaut-Le Roy Samse, IL feet AS inches
High jump-M. F. Sweeney feet SIS inches.
Standing high jump-R c. Ewry, feet inches
Standing broad jump-R. c. Ewry II feet
Three standing jumps-R Ewry. IS feet 50 inches
Throwing 16-pound hammer
Throwing pounds Flanagan 7ss inches.
Putting 16pound shot-W. W. Coe feet6 inches.
Putting 12-pound shot-Ralph Rose, inches.
Throwing SO pounds for height S Mitchell feet 6&
inches.
12O-yard hurdles-Kraenzen IS Is
22O-yard hurdles-Kraenzlein % 81
Throwing diseus-Martin Sheridan, 135 inches.
All-round contest-Martin Sheridan, points.
ENGLISH WORLDS RECORDS.
Two mles-Shrubb minutes 5 seconds.
Three mies-Shrubb, Il minutes II -
Five miles-Shrubb "a minutes : seconds.
Ten mes-shrubb. so minutes seconds.
IRISH WORLDS RECORD
Running broad jump-Peter oConnor II Y inches
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.DEARTH Of JOCKEYS
BOTHERS AUSTRIA
Home Talent Scarceand Few
Imported Americans De-
liVering the Goods.

VIENNA. Jan. 5.-There seems TO be a
dearth OF jockeys in Austria and Hun
cry. as well as in Germany. and owners
are not getting fonder OF the American
importations.
There have been no Sloans among
those who have crossed the Great
Dampness' for racing on the Continent
OF Europe but the American accent and
the bumped seat has brought more than
one visitor a good salary for the season
Taral, who has been top OF the list in
the dual kingdom of Austria and Hun
gary, has followed the fortunes OF Herr
Won Pechy. who is racing in connection
with Mr.. VOnmiller, while Harry Milne
was among those who We're seeking a
jockey for his stable, which is under the
patronage of Baron Ueehtritz, one of the
stewards of the Hungarian Jockey Club,
and the leading authority on racing in
that country.
The rupture between Herr Won Pechy
and Milne who had trained for him dur
ing many years past, as well as for
Baron Uechtritz, caused considerable
comment at the time, but the fact of
Baron Uechtritz having declined TO
make any change in his actual arrange
ments for the training of his horses leads
10 the probable conclusion that there
must have been some mutual misundeT-
standing between owner and trainer,
which may probably be smoothed over
in time.
Milne mas had plenty of patronage and
Count Henckel has sent him his horses,
so that perhaps as public trainer and
with unfettered hands he viii have no
cause TO regret the past.
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HEAVY PLUNGES
ON THE TRACK
Two Coups Which Are
Supposed TO Excel Any
thing Before or Since.

Lately much has been written on big
plunges made on various races by such
turf operators as the late q. ". Smith
(Pittsburg PhiD and NJ. r. DWyer, and
such living piungers az ]. W. Gates.
Dave Johnson. ana Riley Grammar. John
W. Maekey, J. H. Haggin's California
representative. cited two cases which
probably excel any huge winnings on a
single race ever made by the operators
noted above.
When Ben Ali won the Kentucky
Derby. Haggin authorized Luclen Apple
by 10 buy every pool sold on the son OF
Vigil, and the California Croesus won
the entire pool box on the race. The
amount wagered must have been over
100000. as Blue Wing, Free Knight, and
other starters in that race had hundreds
of warm supporters.
Was Lucky for Bookies.
That was the spring Col. NJ Lewis
Clark. president OF the Louisville Jockey
Club. had his famous quarrel with the
Western BoOlmakers' Association, and
none OF the bOOkies went on. II was
the luekiest play they ever made. as
had they done business that day and
taken the money, they would have lost
their bank rolls 10 Haggin on the race.
Ben Ali was trained for the race by
Jim Murphy and ridden by Patsy Duffy.
Haggin never knew il. but both his
trainer and jockey were drunk the night
before the race. Had he been aware OF
the condition OF his stable. il is likely
he would not have Wagered a dollar on
his great horse
The other race Mackey noted was the
Futurity won by the late Marcus Days
imp. Ogden. The books took the money.
laying odds against Ogden. owing 10
Tuberville having the mount on the colt.
Mackey says DAILY won every dollar Of
$4,000 on that race. as his agents were
even betting and the books taking the
money when the field was running the
last quarter. Ogden is now star In
the stud OF J. E. Madden, at Hamburg
Place, and he Is making good as a sire.
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
FAMOUS EXPERTS
TO QUIT TENNIS
Doherty Brothers. Cham
pions of England, Not in
international Events.

LONDON. Jan. bit is persistently
rumored that the famous Doherty
brothers have practically decided not TO
national matches for the Davis Cup next
summer. and IL is very possible that
their only public appearance on grass
next season will be in doubles for the
championship at Wimbledon. which they
will endeayor TO regain from S. S. Smith
and F. L. Riselsy.
II. l.. Doherty. the English champion
since 1862. does not intend to defend his
title at Wimbledon, but he may play on
the French Riviera.
No Definite Reason Given.
While no definite reason is given FOR
their decision 10 retire. IT is understood
to be partly the result OF the recent
controversy. which has led 10 such dFas-
tic changes In the personnel OF the
council, and partly the result OF the
feeling that there is a period Of too
strenuous FIRST class match play.
Both brothers have won all the hon
0rs possible for knights Of the racquet
20 achieve. They have. been the doubles
champions longer than any other pair
in the past. and have done what no
other pair has done in winning the
doubles championship OF America.
Nevertheless. if the brothers carry out
their present fixed intention. the outlook
for England in the Davis Cup matches
next June is none too promising. as the
next British opponents in the order OF
merit. Messrs. Gore. Riseley, and Smith,
are none too young. II America should
send over her best team she ought 10
stand an excellent chance Of regaining
the cup, though they will find hard
nut 10 crack IN the Australian cOnting-
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GREATEST STADIUM
FOR LONDON GAMES
viii Accommodate 10000
People, and They Expect
to Fill 1t.
FAIR PLAY FOR AMERICANS
Committee Asserts It Will Not Try Il
Freeze Them 0ut-Sir Thomas
Bobs Up Again.

LONDON, Jan. 5.-When the world 5
champion athletes come here in July,
1905, 10 compete in the Olympian games.
they will perform in the greatest stadi-
UNI in point Of size, at least, that ever
has been built. and before the greatest
crowds which ever have gathered 10 Wit
ness athletic contests.
Arrangements have been made with the
managers OF the Franoo-British EXhi-
hilton. which will be held at the same
time, for the erection OF the stadium
which viii accommodate the enormous
number OF 10000 people. So great is the
interest in London and England in am
ateur sport that IL is confidently ex-
pected that when the more important
% the contests are decided this
great stadium win be filled 10 its ca
pacity.
The Oiympian council has decided to
very greatly widen the scope OF the
games. In addition 10 the usual con-
tests. IT has been decided 20 oner prizes
for ballOOuing. airship races, golf.
yachting, football and skating. with a
possibility OF other sports being In
cluded. Cricket, lacrosse, and baseball
may be among the attractions. The
widespread interest in the games ex-
tend from King Edwa-d himself down
10 the loWllest classes Of MS subjects.
The naming Of the committees who will
have charge OF the various branches of
sport has tended 10 add TO the interest.
The committees have been well selected,
and give assurance that everything will
be done properly, AT least according to
the British idea. Here is the list.
Distinguished Committee.
Chairman-Lord Desborough. Of Tap
low president OF the Epee Club. former
president Of the oxford II. A. c.. for
mer president OF the Oxford L. h. c.,
and acting president Of the Life Saving
Society.
Automobilism - Lord Nontagu. of
Beaulieu.
Athletics-sir Lees Knowles CORNER
president Cambridge L. A. c.; p. J..
FISHER amateur A. A.
STANDARDIZATION Henry (founder
aud honorable secretary Of the Royal
Lie Saving Society, II. Benjamin Gam
ateur Swimming A..
Cycling-J ". j. Britten (National
Cyclists UniOnl.
skating-W. Hayes Fisher president
Of the National Skating A.. Z. Syers
Figure Skating Club.
Rowing-R. G. Gridley honorable sec
rotary Of the Amateur Rowing A..
Rugby footbaIl-G. Rowland Hill Or.
f. u.
Association football-F. J. Wall (sec-
rotary of the +. A..
Feneing-Capt. A. Hutton and Theo-
dare Cook CAmateur Fencing A..
Rife shoOting-MajOr General Lord
Cheylesmore president National Rife
A..
IIockey-H NJ. Tennent (Hoekey A..
Archery-C0l. II. WalrOnd (Royal
ToxoThilite Society.
Gymnastics-E. Lawrence Levy (Ama-
teur Gymnastic A.. Colonel Onslow
National Physical Recreation Society.
Ia addition 10 the above Sir Howard
Vincent viii represent the International
Olympic Committee. and the Rev. H. S.
de G. Laffan viii act as honorable Sec
rotary.
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no PROTEcT cHAuFFEURs.

A new speed0metef for motorists is
now on the market, which not only
gives the rate OF speed per hour and the
number of minutes to the mile, but can
be set at any given speed, so that when
that speed is exceeded A buzzer an
nounces the fact 10 the driver With
this device in use a chauffeur can SET
the speedOmeter at the limit Of speed
allowed in the country where he Is
travelling, and, as soon as the limit is
exceeded, he viii be warned Of the fact.
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CHANGES IN RULES
FOR SIK-DAY RACE
Despite Ugly Circumstances
Surrounding Last Years,
Another Is Assured.
MORAN OFFERS SUGGESTION
Mat Gsseoney's Teammate Proposes
New Rule Regarding Failing Of
Riders-May Be Adopted.
MORAN OFFERS SUGGESTION

NEW YORK, Jan. with the big
race Over ana the track turned into
kindling wood, the New York public
stllI has difficulty in getting the six
day contest out Of its system. II was
thoroughly threshed out in every re-
sort along Broadway last week
To sum the whole thing up, this Is
certain:
There viii be a six-day race next year.
There viii be new rules to govern it.
The police viii take care Of the spec
tatOrs.
The National Cycling Association real
ICES the weakness Of the present rules
ana the officials are open 10 suggestions
for changes. Many have been made
but so far none Of those proposed
changes have shown any Improvement
on the ones which governed the recent
race.
Moran Offers Coed Suggestion.
Jimmy Moran the rider who rode as
partner 10 Mat DOwney, has one OF
The hest plans yet suggested, and the
association may adopt il. As the whole
trouble hinged on the falling Of riders
while some one was making a sprint,
for this rule there would have been no
kick on the six-day race. Moran pro-
poses that a rule be made providing that
when a rider falls WEils a sprint Is on,
he should get up and join the bunch
II the sprinter succeeded in tapping the
majority Of the riders, the man who
fell should take his place with the ma
jority. In other words. he must lose
the same lap that the others do. That
sounds like a fair rule.
The rules are left entirely with ths
National Cycling Association but Pro-
moter Powers has requested them 10
frame a new set OF rules for next
year and cites many complaints on the
faHing-rider rule as an example Of the
present rules.
walthouT Popular Favorite.
There was no clause providing for the
fan Of a rider when ne did II purposely.
The Judges could not tell II does not
stand 10 reason that man would break
his arm TO keep Walthour from gaining
a lap when il made no difference 70 him
financially.
Walthour was the popular favorite
Could he have made up that lap and
won the race the NltADih MeAAl nave
been popular. Had he gained his lap
earlier in the week, there would have
been no complaint. The management
OF all m0ney-making concerns like 10
please the public. BY taxing they could
have allowed Walth0ur 20 gain his goal
and all would have been lovely. IN
fact, Pat Powers was so hopeful that
Walthour would win his lap that he
grew so enthusiastic al one time as TO
announce 10 newspa permen that Bobby
had made IT, He didn't understand the
rules himself.
AT one time il was thought that Wal
thour had Tapped the field despite the
| falls, but as there were so many riders
on the track for relief the public got
them confused with the other riders and
| Thought that teams had been Tapped
when it was really the relief men who
were taking their time
To Obyiate the continual misappre-
/ hensi0n Of the public the rules must be
| changed. MOTan's suggestion looks 10
/ be fair as well as effective.
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
WORK TO THE END.

The man who wishes 10 live out his
allotted span of life. with ten or TWEEN
IS years 10 spare, should never retire
from business. phat is the opinion Of
DIP. SchOfieId, an eminent physician Of
London. He says there is a great dan
ger in any sudden change of environ
ment after certain age.
The Washington times., 1907-01-06

bilt, jr., are to exhibit. The success of
the Messrs. Vanderbilt at American
shows places them among the leaders
on your side of the water. Their ex-
hibits VIII give us an opportunity to
compare the relative merits OF the show
horses OF the two countries.
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Scope Greatly widened.

Assurances are given by. members OF the
committee that the talk OF making regu.
latiOns which viii bar some OF the best
of the American athletes from the COM
petitions are absolutely without fOunda-
ton. IL will be necessary 10 impose
restrictions. he says. in order 10 prevent
the fields from becoming unwieldy. but
no bona fide amateur who has demon
strated his worth as a competitor Will
De barred, and inferior British athletes
wiz be weeded out Just as those Of
other nations.
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Would Swim Channel.

'As my channel attempts this year
cost me over 81. go, the association pos
sibly thinks l could have Wen afforded
to sacrifice all. 1t does not appear TO
be the best way TO encourage swimming
when a man who has spent hundreds OF
dollars on the sport is turned out. as ]
am. Ii / am never reinstated it will not
worry me. for after what has happened
I am just a little tired of amateurism in
the southern counties. Happily. the
channel is still open, although perhaps
these officials would like 10 bar me fut
that. Ny real friends will be glad TO
hear that I am not dOWnhearted My
weight is 20 and IL is not all fat"
The Washington times., 1907-01-06

Hon. Nell Primrose, second son of
Lard Rosebery. who won high honors at
Oxford when he distinguished himself
at athletics. and was one Of the best
heavyweight boxers IN the university.
has decided 10 go in for politics. He
viii probably be returned 10 parliament
az the arst opportunity
The Washington times., 1907-01-06

NJ. George Marquet. director OF the
Soelete des Baines de Mer, at Ostend,
has offered prize OF 400 O0Of. ga, 0oO
for the first flight made by a dlrigible
aeFoplana or other flying machine from
Paris TO Ostend in less than twenty-four
hours. The trial VIII be made on the
The Washington times., 1907-01-06
LEADING SWIMMER
MAKES BIG KICK
RoaStS English Amateur
Authorities for Ruling on
Allowances for Expenses.

LONDON, Jan. 5.-Ar. Jobez Wolfe,
interviewed concerning the swimming
situation. said:
at last the fatal missile has arrived,
and for twelve months 1 am debsrred
from swimming with or against anna
teurs, yet / think ! am as good an anna
teur as any Of the gentlemen who have
suspended me. When called upon by
the lengthily named general purpose
committee Of the Southern Counties
Amateur Swimming Association / did
my best 10 explain away what appeared
10 be erroneous ideas OF my position IN
this matter. and certainly thought that
what I said would be accepted.
Expensive Amusement.
Il knew nothing whatever about the
law which It is alleged I have broken
I think 1t came into existence only this
year-and informed the committee that ]
had charged and received nothing more
than my Out-Of- pocket expenses. But
was not believed. Perhaps it will be In
teresting for swimmers To know that
last swimming season I appeared 81
twelve galas. for which I received the
princely sum OF S45. The amount of
money that / spent in obtaining that 81
was sll0. I am a commercial traveller,
and several times had 10 come back
from all parts Of England and ireland,
once OF twice wasting three days OF my
time.
This charming rule allows only third
class rail and s. hotel expenses II a man
is compelled TO stay in a strange town
for a niqbr hTf I need hardly cav tho
there are always other expenses in addi-
ton 10 the fare and hotel bill. / did not
object to give my time 20 the sport In
order 70 amuse others, but, having a
limited purse, could not afford to lose
more than $50 during the season on these
affairs.
The Washington times., 1907-01-06

Sir Thomas Upton is figuring with
yacht designers for his next challenger
fer the Americas Cup. He is determined
10 make another effort 10 lift the cup,
and. while lie is reticent on the subject,
the impression is strong among yachts
men that the American yachting author
tiles have given him assurances that he
viii be met half way in his efforts to
secure conditions for the next race
which viii give him a lighting chance
10 bring the coveted trophy back home
Sir Thomas wants the race so ar
ranged that il will not be necessary 70
COnsign the costly racers 10 the scrap
heap after the races have been started
The German yachting authorities have
given up the hope of having the race
between German and American yachts
OF the smaller class sailed during Kiel
week. The American yachtsmen have
notified the Germans that they will fore
80 The race altogether rather than at
tempt 70 send over their boats in June.
il is probable that a day viii be set for
August
The Washington times., 1907-01-06

The American system OF qualifying
records for the golf championship has
been decided upon. AT the conclusion
OF this preliminary test the thirty play
eFs whose scores are within fifteen
strokes OF that obtained by the leading
PLAYER VIII fight out the question of
supremacy on the two nnal days An
other suggestion has hsen made that in
order To insure the championship falling
to q PLAYER whose game Is consistent
the match scores OF the leading players
should IN some way be taken into con-
sideration Ia connection with their
championship score.
Added interest win be given - the
The Washington times., 1907-01-06

Something like loo matches have al
ready been arranged Tor the Hurting
ham Polo Club for the next season. It
promises 10 be the most interesting sea-
son FOR this sport We have ever had.
The Washington times., 1907-01-06

Added interest win be given % the
BRUSH horse show by the fact. that