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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
BEFORE AND AFTER.


being the Song Of the Overconfdent Pug.)
Before
The prize Aghter said before the fight,
When get tru' he'll be a sight
IN be he whole big show tonight,
III win in a Walk-it's easy.
WHY. wot did dat gIy ever do?
Perhaps he knocked cut enc or two
Small gees wot VIC have never knew;
III win in a Walk-its easy.
He may try dat big getaway.
But On de square its baby 7 isy
For me to trim dat phUny Jay;
III win in a wslk-it's easy.
After
The gong rings. they are fighting and
The wise guy swings, but does not land
The phony jay keeps near at hand;
lie is not half so easy.
The phony jay swings to the Jaw.
And stars amt all the wise guy saw;
One eye is closed. his nose peeled raw;
The Dhony jay amt easy.
The wise guys lip was cut in deep
And then he piled mp in a heap
The phony Jay put him TO slep;
He proved a cinch-and easy.
While his sleep germs ran away,
Looking at the phony jay.
This wise guy was frank to say
i guess it's me OATS easy.
minneapolis Tribune
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
Does batting Win Pennants.

tifUl illustration of what a team OF great
individual batters will accomplish in q
pennant race" says Hughey Jennings
Cleveland led the league in batting and
yet, in spite of the fact that it is said it's
the base hits that score the runs, Cleye-
land was beaten out in the pennant race
by the club that batted not second, but
absolutely last And that team went
ahead and won the worlds championship
from a team that, individually, figured
away above them
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
Grnduate Assistants for Narr.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Annapolis, Md, Feb 16.-IIeut. Joseph
NJ. Reeves. Of the navy. who viii succeed
Prof. Paul J. DashielI as head coach Of
the midshipmen's football team the COM
ing season, will have as his assistants
several graduate coaches. Among these
Will be Passed Aiidshipman Douglass l.
Howard. captain of the 1Sj5 eleven. and
Lieut. Orie W. Fowler. Byron Long. and
Semmes Reed, star players on former
navy teams. In addition. il Is thought
that Yale man viii be secured as field
coach. as it is understood that the Els
style Of tactics viii Zoe followed this fall
as during the last few years. 1t was
hoped 20 get John Gates, eX-Yale end.
who acted IN this capacity last season,
but Gates has gone into business out
West.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
COLLEGE ATHLETE REAPPEARS
Williams, of Wisconsin, Turns Up
After Twelve Years Absence.

Madison. Wis, Feb. l6.-After being
mourned as dead for twelve years
Charles MCGEE Williams. the famous uni
versity baseball pitcher, who disappeared
in Chicago. I'm 1894. was found yesterday
at MerriIlvile. Ind He has been living
there since July, 1894 as an ordinary
workman He is married and owns his
home
According to Williams own story he
suffered mental alteration when he mys-
teIiously disappeared from a hotel in Chi
cage. Williams said: "On July s, 1894
I suddenly found myself in Hammond,
Ind. 1 had no recollection Of how I got
there and it was only by asking strangers
that I found where l was and what day
Of the month and year 1t was.
Il began to trudge away without pur-
pose and found myself some days later
here i'm Merriilyille."
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
HASKINS SUSPENDED.
Penn's Runner Barred Following
Trouble at Norfolk Games.

\. 3. Hasllins, one OF the University OF
Pennsylvania best middle distance run
.ners, has been suspended for six months
by the South Atlantic Association of the
Amateur Athletic Union. Haskins got
himself in a bad light at Richmond, Va,
games January %. He was disqualified
after winning the SS0-yard run Haskins
took exception TO the ruling of the Off
cials, TO whom it is charged, he used bad
language. He was then temporarily sus-
pended. The action of the South Atlantic
Association will prevent Haskns from
competing in the interschOlastic meet at
jamestown this summer and will no
doubt handicap Pennsylvania delega-
ton TO the games.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
Ryan Wants Match with Melody.

Chicago, H., Feb. 16.-Tommy Ryan, the
middle-weight champion. says that he is
willing to fight Honey Melody for the
welter-weight title. Ryan declares that
he can make 142 or AS and be strong
enough to make Melody hustle II Mel
lody will not meet him, Ryan states that
he will take Joe Thomas at 154 pounds
ringside or Jack O'Brien at las. all Of
these battles to go 80 a finish. Incl
dentally. Ryan expresses a willingness to
fight Hugo Kelly at once for the middle
weight title. Some of the Nevada clubs.
instead Of wasting time trying To match
inferior pugilists. might do well TO get
after one of these matches in which
Ryan wants to fight as a principal.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
EASY FOR CARROLLS
Institute Basket ball Team
Defeats Y. VI. c. A.
LOSERS WEAK AT SHOOTING
Time After Time Association Carried
Bali Down Floor, but Poor Throw
ing Cost Them the Basket-Mc-
Claims Goal Gave Maroon and Gray
Its Only score Ina Closing Period.

Carroll Institute defeated the Y NJ c.
A. in the Washington City Basketball
League, last night at the associations
gymnasium by &c TO 6.
Despite the one-sided score, the contest
was a pretty one excellent passing
marking the work of both teams. Time
and again the Y NJ c. A boys would
start the ball down the hail, and by a
series of brilliant passes bring the leather
right under the basket, only TO have il
whisked away by some clever ruse OF
the Carroll squad, forestalling any at
tempt at trying for a basket. The Insti-
tute boys exceIled in accuracy in tossing,
nearly every shot landing safely In the
mesh.
Although McClain and Ludwig scored
the only field goals for Y. NJ c. A,
Williams played one Of the strongest
games Of basketball seen IN the gymna-
Stun this year.
For Carroll J. Collifower and Crogan
were the stars. although George Coli
flower played a pretty game. J. Colli-
flower registered t field goals, Crogan
connected for 5. and G. Colihower shot
4. II was clearly visible before the end
of the first half that Capt. Hollander' s
men would capture the game, but they
had to work so hard for every goal that
much credit is due the men who man
aged TO connect for them. At the end Of
the first half Carroll led % to 4, and aside
from McClain's lone goal no scoring was
done by the Maroon and Gray boys in
the second round.
Because of the rivalry which has exist
ed between these two teams for years, "a
large crowd was on hand to witness the
contest.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
Free sports Mt Haverfora.

Philadelphia, Feb. l6.-Haverford College
alumni propose raising an endowment
fund of S25.OO0 to promote its various
branches of sport, and, above all, TO place
all of the college athletic contests on the
free list" by entirely abolishing gate re-
ceipts. If the plan is a success, Haverford
viii be the FIRST college in this country to
open its gates free of charge to all con-
tests on the fields and in the gymnasium
Announcement of the alumni's intention
to purify the college athletics was made
last night at the annual banquet in the
DEMONSTRATION in the presence Of 80
Haverford graduates.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
HASKINS UNDER THE BAN.
DIR. Grant Believes That lie IL In
eligible for All Sanctioned Meets.

Dr. William Grant, chairman Of the
registration committee Of the South At
lanuc Association Of the Amateur Ath-
letic Union, was in Washington yester-
day collecting evidence in the case Of
Haskins, the University Of Pennsylvania
runner who was suspended for six
months for using unbecoming language 10
the officials at the recent meet in Rich
mOnd.
Haskins last year won the One-mile
race in the intercollegiate championships,
and the Philadelphia officials are making
an effort to have him declared eligible 10
compete in Northern meets. This DR..
Grant believes is in violation of the
rules Of the A. a. T.. and he intends 10
take the case before the national regis
tration committee unless the Philadelphia
officials back down from their present
stand.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
AItrock's Joke on walsh.

Nick Altrock, the clever Chicago
pitcher, is not only noted for his rare
good humor, but for his ready wit as
well. On the road he rooms with big
Ed Walsh, and one morning Ed noticed
that instead of Nick's handsome gold
watch reposing on the bureau there
was silver one in its place.
Il say, there, Nick yelled Ed to
his sleepy partner, heres an old silver
watch on the bureau. What's become
of your gold One?'
Wei, you see" sleepily responded
Nick, Il got poor, and you know cir
cumstances alter cases
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. 16.-According to
Billy Delaney. a bout between Jim JEFF
fries and Bill Squires is possible. JEFF
fries, II seems, will fight for a moderate
purse, and if his demands are met will
start TO get into condition at once. just
what the giant farmer thinks is moderate
is not stated but the announcement of
Delaney brought out the fact that Nc
Carey is willing to put up a purse Of $50
coo for "A fight between Tommy Burns,
present claimant Of the title, and Bill
Squires. the Australian, who is under
stood 70 be on his way to this country
at the present time.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
LOWE BEATS WILLIS.
Washington Boxer OutpOints and
OutgeneraIs Rival.

Special 20 The Washington Herald.
Philadelphia. Feb 16.-In the semi
wind-up at the National Athletic Club,
between Billy Willis. of this city. and
Tommy Lowe. OF Washington. Willis
was the aggressor at the start, but could
not maintain the advantage. Lowe out
pointed and Outgeneraled him. and de-
served the verdict by fair margin.
In the wind-up Eddie Chambers, of this
city, inflicted so much punishment on
Kid Farmer, Of Chicago, that the latter
was all but knocked out. The gong
saved Farmer in the fifth round, and he
was glad when the final bell of the sixth
round rang.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
Athleter - for Outats.

San Francisco. Feb. 16.-In accord
ance with the action taken by the stu
dents OF California University, hereafter
all track athletes viii receive entire
equipment from Graduate Manager o..
F. Snedigar.. paying him personally
when the equipment is handed over. II
the athletes succeed in making the
varsity squad, the money viii be re-
funded to them by Manager Snediga
Otherwise. no money is refunded and
the track equipment becomes the per-
sonal property Of the purchaser.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
M lRQUETTE LEAGUE MEETING
Board of Directors to Consider the
schedule for Coming Season.

There viii be a meeting Of the board
OF directors OF the Marquette League
at St Martins Hall, corner North Capt.
toll ana T streets northwest, to-day at
4.30 o'clock.
The managers of last years teams
are requested to be present, as it is the
intention OF the board to pass on the
schedule for 1907.
The committee on grounds has OBJ
tanned q field and the league VIII start
playing at an early date.
There has been much talk of making
the Marquette an eight-club league. the
St Vincent and st. Dominic clubs hav-
ing applied for admission.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
Montgomery county Lcngue.

SPECIAL TO The washington Herald
Boyds. Md. Feb. 16.-Unless PooIes-
vile decides to again put team in the
field a Montgomery County League is
uncertain. That team last year played
giIt-edge ball and won the champion
ship. but the financial end of the team
was unsatisfactory. Wheaton has or
ganized strong team. which takes up
most of the players of the KensingtOn
team, which means that the latter place
viii likely be out Of baseball this year
as far as a team is concerned.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
WESTERNS TEAM PICKED.
Three FOurS Chosen for the Coming
Meet at Convention Hall.

The trials 10 determine the personnel
of the three Western relays which will
enter the Federal meet were held yes
terday at Western. The contest for the
senior relay was very close. all Of the
men finishing within one second of each
other. the successful candidates are
OsgoOd, (captain). Michael. Radford. and
Joubert with Champion as substitute.
The Junior relay viii be represented
by Dewey. Davidson, Hillyer, and Bone.
The makeup of the midget relay is
Palmer, Randolph. Guy, and Penne-
baker
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
Two Bnsiness ReInr TENNIS.

The trials for the junior relay, which
is to represent Business in the Federal
meet, were held at Business yesterday.
The team has not been definitely an
nounced, but the following men made
the best time: Davis. Howard. Martin.
Keenan,, and BTeneman. The trials for
the senior relay were also held yester-
day, and the personnel of the team is
Donovan, Welcker, SprowIes, ZanelIi.
and Hennig.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
Dan Kelly Refused offer.

Boston, Feb. 16.-Dan Kelly. of Port
land, Greg, the worlds champion sprinter,
has refused to come East The Boston
Athletic Association endeavored to have
the little Westerner compete at its games,
and offered TO pay the entire expenses of
Kelly and his trainer to at-end The
champion wired that he would be obliged
to decline the allGTing offer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17

The management of the Norfolk indoor
meet which will be held on March 10
announced yesterday that special rates
had been obtained for Washington ath-
Ietes. Last year a large squad from this
city participated at Norfolk. and it
is expected that a number Of stars from
this city viii enter this year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Annapolis Nd, Feb. 1.-THE Navy Ath-
letic Association has closed a contract
with Jack McMasters. the old Harvard
trainer, who did such good work in train
ing the midshipmen football players last
fall, to train the baseball team this sea-
son. 'Scotty,' as he is Familiarity known.
has been on a visit to his old home in
Scotland this winter He is expected in
Annapolis about March !.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17

SPECIAL o The Washington Herald.
Annapolis, Md. Feb. 15.-The Naval
Academy authorities to-day granted
three weeks leave Of absence to Archi-
bald H. Douglas. of Knoxville. Tenn.
star half back, and captain of the navy
football team for next season. who
yesterday submitted to an operation in
Baltimore by which certain quantity
Of skin was engrafted upon his right
leg
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
Caprons Lose nd RaItimore.

Special % The Washington Herald
Baltimore, Md. Feb. 1.-THE Capron
Cadets, Of Washington, were defeated
here tonight at basketball by the Cen
trail Y. VI. c. 4. team. a TO s From the
sound Of the gong until the close of the
game the Capital City boys We're out
played. Hammerly's playing was fea-
ture Of the game, as the Capron center
scored all of the points for his team.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
BASKETBALL STANDINGS.
80 scHnnL LEAGTE.

In the Professional League the Com
missl0ners are tied with Ordways foI
first, with the Washington Light infantry
a close second. and the Eastern Athletic
Club bringing up the rear
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
BUSINESS DEFEATS vESPERS.
ZanneIIrs Clever Work Brings Vic
tory To High school Team.

Business High last night defeated the
Nespcrs in a fast game OF basketball ar
the latter's gymnasium. Sixth and
streets northeast, by u TO IS. The victory
of Business High was largely due TO the
clever work of Zannelli, who made l3
out of the 70 points. Cole and orion did
well for the losers. Lineup:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
PrInceton OntcInrnes Hnrrnrd

Princeton, n. j., Feb. 1G.-Princeton
outclassed Harvard at basketball here
this afternoon, winning her first inter-
collegiate game by 81 to 20 The Grim
son players appeared fatigued from
their hard game with Columbia yester-
day The Tigers showed rare form.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
Western fIirh-Prens Race.

The Western High School team. which
Will meet the Armory and Navy Preps
in the coming meet follows: Capt.
Osgood, Radford, Joubert, Champion.
and Michael Pagan. Finch. Sylvester.
and Birney will run for the Props.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
Brightons Defeat National Guard.

Newark. y. J., Feb. l6.-Before about
500 people the National Guard basketball
team. of Washington. d. G.. and the
Brightous. of Orange. y. j., FLASHED on
the latter's court The BrightOns won. ~
TO 30. The Washington team leaves for
home Tomorrow Summary:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
BeIvederes, "a; Alexandria. !

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Alexandra. Va. Feb. l6.-The Alexan-
dria Athletic Association basketball
team was defeated this evening by the
Belvederes, of Baltimore, by a to 1. The
game was followed by a dance.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
BROWN vIRGINIA'S COACH.
Former washington Outfeider VIII
Have Charge at Charlottesville.

Tom Brown. the former Washington out
fielder who umpired in the Tri-State
League last season, yesterday signed a
contract &c coach the University of Vir-
ginia baseball squad.
As Virginia has the best material in
several years Brown is confident OF deveI-
oplng a strong team. He reports at Char
iottesville on March 1. Brown has had
considerable experience as a coach, and
Virginia lost no time in obtaining him
when 1t was found that the veteran would
not umpire during the coming season.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
The summary,

Goals-Cr0gan Isl. j. Coll9Aovcr ~, Downcy 81,
q. ColliAover a. McClain. and Ludwg- Fouls
Fowler. Blair. J. Colifover. and Holander. Frel
lfruws-wfiiams 90, Crogan %. Referee-Alr.
GAS Timers-llessrs Cullen and Beckett Time Of
halges-Twenty minutes each.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17

Goals-Schlosser 49,, Bopp ~, Rice o.. CLARK 90.
Hubbard, D1ugherty l6l. Cline Co., Bolts a. and
Pagan "a. Free t0sses-BiCe ~ and Simpson ca.
Refcrees-Messrs. Clark and Wise.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
Harding Bests Clark.

Bernard Harding defeated Murray
Clark in the Brunswick pool tournament
by 100 TO 81 Fred Stewart will meet
Joe Todd tomorrow evening.
The standing of the players follow:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
Totals.... Isl I'D 81 TolaIs.....
DoBBERr's TOURNAMENT.

The following bowlers qualified in the Diamond
Alley tournament, the finals Of which viii be rolled
rsInr.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-02-17
HARRY CORBETT DEAD.
Weli-knOwn Western Sporting Man
Expires I'm Frisco,


a sporting man, and brother of James J.
Corbett, formerly champion heavyweight
pugiIist, was found dead this morning in
bed
Harry Corbett was one of the best
known sporting men in the West, and
his name has been connected with sport
in every section Of America. He first
came into national prominence by the
establishment Of a pool room in San
Francisco shortly after his brother.
James J. Corbett. defeated John L. Sui
liyan in New Orleans. In this widely
known resort pools were made on fights.
horse racing, and baseball Corbett's place
quickly became the headquarters for men
connected with Dugilism. and practically
every big match Of the past I'VE years
has been arranged behind the doors of
Harry COTbett's Office
Harry Corbett was considered by sport
ing men as being absolutely 'On the
level" He handled big bets and forfeits
on all big fistic events of the past decade.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-12
BALLARD WILL
HAVE NINE

Members Of the ballard baseball
club held . meeting last ~sek 60
make arrangements for the coming
year Roland cottaFtil has Joined
forces with q. n. Fitzgerald. man
aEer 81 the ballard team. and a
strong team IA expected 20 repre-
sent ballard the eontinK season. az
several Of The bes, players % the
Eieelrlca will also play with that
team. While nothing has been def
lnisrly settled. u Il expected that
ths team viii consist ef the follow
taE players Pitchers. Woodwork,
Boyle and nutchafti eatchsfs. Pick
eus. winehoit and fiemsnWay. tn
fisiderA Muiirna. fieiua Growers.
Walker and McGsirs oatfieidsrs.
Kekfe. Justioa. FltsaeraId. fstiokstt
and nArsh catterlii win manage
the team and Fitssvfald VIII DO zap
tain.
Ballard has good hall park ana
axtenssve improvements wtii be
made 20 wake a enc Of the best
ball peFks IN the country. u Il Ca
peeted that the first same win be
played April IL
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-12
ASCOT.

First race. three quarters % a
nfie-kfnS Of the Mist. f9f a.
Smith. 7 10 4. wuas Aohur. t0z.
second. John H.. igT. thlrd. Time.
% Is
Secnui race three quarters % a
mile-sssuser gmiEa. toe lPrustanl 4.
! "a I. wua. snap Dragon. 100. sec
end: f.nkes Thrush. ~. third
Time. ST.
Third race. seven esEhths % a
mile ormonfss Right ia (Hsn,
neaseyl. 60 !. uon. Revolt, t0f.
sscuaa; ssoessei. t8z. third. Tine.
fs47 Ia.
Fourth race. ore mffa--fIyIna.
los tko~rueri. 20 l. uoa. san
Aixfnp. log. anconds Judge Nelaon.
toa. laird Time. isst II
F1fth race. naa nsfle and twenty
faria--Nlblick. los tHarrisl. 10
J. wun. CAdiehaa. les. seoond.
neivotr. los. third Time. fsts
Sixth race. thFc4auarteYs % q
mile--Firzn Foot. iel lH. Smith.
8 to 5. won. Matte numpoo. i87.
aeeona. Lacksts. i97. thira Time.
'Aefa
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1907-02-12
DOLLIE DOLLARS WINS,
BUT OWNER LOSES
nv raap ). hewitt.

tssattis stars bsciosise Sefsies-l
BAN FRANCISCO. Feb I1-If
yoa carted a thoroughbred race
horse al the waY from New York
10 san Francisco In the anfieipa
ton Of making a great killing
And n ~ started 10 raiH after
y0u reached the raCiuE center aud
yoa were unable 90 train thu an.
lmai properly
And II you had picked out the
spot where you Intended TO cioan
np. which looked 80 easy-
And then you entered yoar nsE
in a tough rare where you didn't
thiak yug had chance. Just for a
workout
And your prised property fast
outran herself and made her field
look cheap In that hlgh.elaan
event
And you didn't have bet down.
but instead slipped a little Of your
long green IN on the favofite--
And -FOUR horse won q, the beau.
tiful odds % 30 20 -
Wouldn't ron be angryf
That Is Just vhat Trainer II ".
Mason did.
fits horse wna Doiiie DollAra=-a
sweet mare. which around New
York last summer was some pump.
kiua-and with her he iEtsadSd TO
make the killing of bln lie
Now Mason II not greedy. lie n
satisfied With 3 or . 10 4 for hia
money when he Is betting on. HIS
own horse Tho spot be picked out
for pollle Dollars was Ia a sixfur.
long dash for non winners ne the
meeting where the best he would
have 70 beat would DO Walter, Jen.
ning's Blundy.
The rain had prevented Mason
from working his marc properly.
and no two days before the race for
uon.winnera he threw her IN u1th a
highelaas field. OF which BurlelRh
and Earl Rogers. tao OF the hest
IN training here. were the public
choices.
'Dollla Dollars. 30104,s waa the
way the betting boards read when
the chalk was working.