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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
Hart Instead of Fitz,
Is Report in New York

NEW YORK, Jan. 16.-Bob Fitzsim-
mons and Tommy Burns viii not be Of
fered a match in Philadelphia in spite
OF an announcement 10 that effect made
yesterday.
The night promoters OF the Quaker
City are unwilling 10 take q chance OF
stirring up latent opposition 10 boxing
by bringing SO prominent man as the
.eX-Champi0n before the public. When
FIJz boxed Philadelphia Jack o Brien IN
Philadelphia in 1894. the bout was stop
ped by the police before the end OF six
rounds. The promoters fear that If F'lyz
IS announced TO box there again the
night viii be stopped before the nrst
round.
Matchmaker Mccartney, Of the Phila-
delphia Sporting Club. has Ga under
standing with Burns and VIII try to
match him with some other heavy
weight. possibly Marvin Hart. 10 dglt
before his club next month. Burns beat
Angeles last February; Noah BTusso. %
which is Burns right name. has never
fought In the Quaker City. On account
Of his recent twenty round draw with
Jack O'Brien, the pride OF Philadelphia
Burns would be a drawing card with
the night loving sports of the city OF
Brotherly Love.
FiIzsimmOns and Burns We're matched
a year ago 10 box twenty rounds before
the Tuxedo Club. Of EssingtOn. Pa but
the authorities stepped Ia and refused
10 allow the tight 10 go on. Tom
O'Rourke. who is the manager OF the
Tuxedo, claims his club is within the
law in pulling on twenty-rOunQ bouts,
but that the district attorney refused 70
bring the matter before Tie court TO set
a decision
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
CALLAHAN GETS DRAW
WITH BILL SNAlLHAM

VALLEJO, Cal, Jan. 16.-Tim Gala
han. OF Philadelphia. and Billy Snailham
fought twenty rounds 10 a draw here
Monday night. The contest was fast and
exciting throughout. and when the ref
cree. Al Nell. declared II an even 80 his
verdict met with the approval OF all the
spectators.
The San Francisco boy was somewhat
Handicapped by boxing under break
clean rules. Callahan used his left hand
with good effect, and kept stabbing his
opponent with straight let's TO the face.
and an occasional hook 10 the body
They boxed at 126 pounds ringside. Cal
lahan was six pounds overweight, but
Snanham accepted the handlcay.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
FITZ AND BURNS
MEET MARCH IS
Reported That TheyWill Go
Six Rounds in Phila-
delphia.

NEW YORK, jar. 1G.-BOb Fitzslm-
mons, ex-champion heavyweight pugilist
OF the world. is matched 70 fight again.
his opponent VIII be Tommy Burns, and
the fight viii come OFF March Is in Phlla-
delphia.
This may upset the plans OF O'Brien,
Burns and the rest OF the heaY yweights.
Fitzsimmons still has the terrible punch
that made him famous. and 1t is no
sure thing that he won't land it on
Tommy Burns before the end of the
sixth round In that case Fitz win have
10 be taken into consideration by aspir-
ants for the heavyweight title.
Tommy Burns was matched year
ago 10 fight Fttz before Tom OROurke's
club at Essington- Both trained hard,
but on the very day OF tbs match the
governor OF Pennsylvania intertered,
Burns went West 70 fight in Los An
geles. and Fitz gave up the game tenn
porariiv. A week ago FitZ wired, saying
that he would take on any OF the heavy
weights IA the ring, barring only Je~
fries, for any distance, al any weight
and on any reasonable terms.
Offered Fat Terms.
Burns was Ai9k 10 ofSSPS N4As-t N-'-i
lenge He had just come 10 Philadel-
phia. and took IN the fght between
Murphy and Corbett- He was surprised
by seeing such a great crowd drawn
BY a siX-rOund night. Bill Carney. man
aver OF the new Philadelphia Sporting
Club, which is erecting the largest club
house there. saw Burns and ouered MN
a match. Burns accepted on the spot
and named FiJZsimmons.
Fltz was travelling with his show IN
Missouri, and at first declined the fight
on the ground that he would have 10
break 40 his show and go into hard
training. which a Philadelphia purse
would not warrant. but Mccartney ar
guments must have been weighty
enough 20 turn the scale. Tor t1tZ ac-
cepted his terms last night
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
LOCAL CHECKER CLUB
EXTENDS INVITATION
Enthusiasts Of the Silent Game Prepare
for Season-Meetings Held on We'd
nesdays and Saturdays.

The Washington Checker Club. located
al Goa Fifth street northwest. has be-
gun the year 1867 under satisfactory
auspices ana a determination on the
part OF its members 10 provide a suit
able ana pleasant resort for all lovers
OF the silent game.
The City Postofice furnishes several
noted players, among whom may be
mentioned Jhe names OF President Far
quhar and Messrs. Harlan, Humphrey,
Healey, and Burbage. Other depart
ments furnish their quota of members,
all OF whom unite il extending a cordial
invitation 10 all interested 20 visit the
club
DeVOLees OF the game o. chess are
also invited 10 call and indulge ia s.aE-'
faVOrite pastime The club meets every
wednesday and Saturday evenings.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
NO GYMNASIUM YET
FOR c. ". j. TEAMS
New Athletic Code Intended
to Apply Only to Exercises
in Class Rooms.

Some new light has been thrown on
The set OF athletic rulings published ex-
clusively in The Times that went forth
from George Washington University
last week, and stirred up so much COM
meut among those interested al the
uuiversity's Well doing.
AT the time the story was published
il was generally understood that the
rules were fixed and unal. and that IL
only remained Tor the university TO vote
some princely sum for putting them into
execution
1t was also generally hoped that the
movement toward securing a much
needed gymnasium. where the univer-
slty athletes could do their training
was at last on loot But investigation
has proved things 10 be otherwise. As
stated, according TO general inference
the matter was practically settled, but
investigation shows that the affair Is as
yet IN an embryonic state. The code
was intended as a tentative recommen-
dalton, which had been agreed upon
by the general council OF the univer-
city. which is composed OF the entire
faculty body OF every department
Two More Councils 20 Pass.
The matter must now pass 70 the
presidents council which is in the ma
tITe of an executive committee as re-
CARDS the general council If passed
upon fayOrably by this council, which
incidentally meets on Saturday night
Of this week, the recommendation will
then be passed on 70 the board Of trus-
tees Of the university. This last body,
If faV0rabIy impressed. has the power
10 vote a sum OF money 70 put the pro-
ject into execution. Thus. much re-
mains 10 be done.
As far as the nature Of the recon-
mendatOns are concerned il may be
said that they will not greatly affect
the athletic teams n the university,
though they so a long way TO show the
favorable stand which the faculty has
taken in such matters. The clauses re-
lating 20 eligibility Of students who de-
sire 20 compete in athletics or win
places on the varsity teams. IL is un-
dcrstOOd, will be strictly enforced. The
clause which led the student body 10
believe that a gymnasium was at last
in sight however, was misunderstood
There VIII be no apparatus of any
description used In the courses In per
sOnal hygiene which il is proD0sed 10
make compulsory for students In their
freshman year. The instruction will be
merely in the nature of calisthenics in
the class rooms before the classes have
convened. IL may be, however. and the
matter has reached it final stages there
VIII be developments IN the Way OF a
gymnasium and other athletic aces
series.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
HURLS Def AT
GEORGE WASHINGTON
Manager Wilhelm May Take
HatchedteS to CharlOtteS-
vile January %.

Manager Wilhelm OF the George
Washington basketball team received a
telegram from the management of the
Virginia hve asking for January Is as q
date on which 70 meet the Washington
coIIcgians at Charlottesville.
The Virginia officials have offered a
guarantee 70 cover all expenses Of the
visiting players.
Blanchard Robey. one OF the best pro-
fessional basketball players IN the city.
is now coaching the George Washington
sending his men 20 Charlottesville al
once. II the matter receives his favor
he VIII take immediate steps % take the
team South.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
DONOHUE BESTS CANDLE.

VALLEY FALLS, r. /, Jan. 10
Young Dohohue, OF Roxbury. was given
the decision over Martin Candle. OF Fail
River, in a underground bout before
the Valley Falls A. c. last night.
The bout was a fast one, Iuil OF fast
boxing, clever footwork and blocking
The lads fought straight rules and put
up a clean go, in which no knock-doWns
We're scored.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
cRIGER AND YOUNG SIGN.

CLEVELAND. Jan B-President J. L
Taylor. OF the Boston American League
Club. was here Monday comforting with
Pitcher Cy Young. After the confer
ence II was announced that Young had
agreed 10 sign a contract for this year.
President Taylor stopped of at Elk
hart. Ind. on his way here and signe !:
Catcher Criger. He left last night FOR
Syracuse. n, Y. where he VIII confer
with other players.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
ORDWAYS AGAIN WIN
FR0a LIGHT INFANTRY

The Ordway basketball quint again
showed its superiority over the Wash
ingtOn Light Infantry five yesterday
evening by defeating the latter in the
Armory on Fifteenth street by 3Ols TO
Ila.
The winners had little trouble running
the score up 10 Is 10 Il by the end OF
the frst half. In the second the losers
came back strong, but failed to keep up
the pace. Thompson and Sannino for
Ordways and Barker and LOTUS for the
Infantry did the best work. The line
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
WEST POINT WON'T
TAKE Up ROWING
Offer of Boathouseand Com
plete Equipment Free De-
clined by Commandant.

West Point Military Academy has
positively refused TO take up rowing
after receiving one of the most eXtraor-
binary offers ever made 10 any instigu-
ton 10 develop this particular sport.
For a number OF years men interested
IN rowing at Annapolis and the Eastern
universities have wished ardently 70 see
rowing established at West Point, where
there is every facility for the develop
ment Of this form Of aquatic sport
1t was considered that the expense OF
maintaining a crew would be the big
gest handicap 20 overcome Accord
ingly offers were received from several
wealthy New Workers and Philadel-
phians 20 present the Military Academy
with a full rowing OUTFIT. including
shells. a hoathOuse. and everything need
ful 10 the establishment OF rowing
No Time for Practice.
The matter was taken up with the
officials OF the academy by one OF the
stewards of the intercollegiate Rowing
Association, whose annual regatta Is
held on the Hudson al POughkeepsle-
The comIlandant Of the academy was
finally obliged 20 refuse the offer. The
reason he gave was that the cadets
would not have the necessary time 20
develop a crew.
This decision was a very great disap-
PouEhkeepsie regatta. as well as 20 the
stewards Of the American Rowing Ass0-
citation. who were fully IS anxious 20
see west Point on the wafer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
aHANDLEss SUTTON" is BEATEN.

NEW YORK. Jan. 16.-Tom Gallagher
defeated George Handles" sutton last
night IN the billiard match at 49, bslk-
line IN Maurice Days Academy by a
score OF 20 TO 1855. The total score OF
the contestants now IS: Gallagher, 80;
Sutton $50.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
COLSON RETAINED
BY CORNELL NAVY

ITHACA. n. Y. Jan. 16.-Frederick d.
CoIson. assistant coach Of the Cornell
Navy, has been reappointed 10 that
position for a term OF I'VE years. Colson
has been Coach Courtney's assistant
for several years. He graduated from
Cornell in 1897.
While in college he was three times
coxswain for the varsity crew and cap
tanned the eight that rOWed IN the Hen
ley regatta. He Is instructor in the law
school.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
ALEXANpRIA WANTS CANES.

The Alexandria Athletic Association
Reserves want basketball games with
teams in Washington averaging from
10 10 10 pounds. Address Bernard b.
Cline, 224 North Fairfax street, Alex
andria. Va
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
MAY MEET
MICHIGAN IN EAST
Western Institution Think
ing of Entering the Inter-
collegiate Games.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. Is.-Sinee Cor
nell has refused 70 meet Pennsylvania
IN a dual track meet next spring. ii is
altogether likely that Pennsylvania viii
take on Michigan. either before or after
the Intercollegiate, on Franklin Field,
for dual meet.
Michigan has invited Pennsylvania 10
compete IN a dual indoor meet AZ Ann
Arbor. ana is DESTROYS also 10 meet in
a dual outdoor contest.
IN regard 10 Pennsylvania going TO
Ann Arbor next spring for d dual meet,
II Is out OF the question" said ex-
Manager II. Rawle Beyelin yesterday.
We have 10 90 10 Cambridge for the
intercollegiate, and could not think
Of taking another long trip 70 Ann
ArDor. but we would be glad 10 meet
Michigan on Franklin Field next
spring"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
RGAN AGAIN UMPIRE.

MILWAUKEE. Wis. Jan. l6.-John J.
Egan. Of Philadelphia. has been chosen
as one Of the American Association stan
CT umpires for 1907 his work last season
having been excellent.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16

Ted Sullivan says there Is not a man
on the diamond, unless II be AIcCl0zzey,
OF St Louis, who can handle the IN
tanned steeds Of the game. as he styles
unruly players, as can Joe CantillOn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
May Enter Intercollegiate.

IL WIS also stated that Michigan would
ia all probability be taken into the In
JeFcOllegiate Association at it's next
meeting on February q in New YORK.
If this is accomplished Michigan will
break from the Western Conference and
compete In the Eastern Intercollegiate
at Cambridge next May
In view OF this taet. it was stated
yesterday that Pennsylvania would very
likely meet Michigan in a dual meet
after the intercollegiate on Michigan's
return from Cambridge.
But in view OF the fact that both
Pennsylvania and Michigan desire a
hard dual meet for the practice before
the big intercollegiate meet IL Is also
probable thai Michigan may be induced
70 come East a week earlier ana hold
the dual meet the Saturday preceding
the iuteTcollegtatee-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
Protest From the Grave.

Later on COrbett was seen and learned
for the drst time that he would be re-
Quired 10 make the lightweight limit al
the ring side.
''.Fhis is a new one on me" he said,
"aud / don't like il a bit. 1 have not
been down 10 that weight for a long
time. and IL IS certainly going 70 bother
me some % do IT, ] was under the i'm
preston that IL was % be a catch
weights AFFAIR like the other one. and
think that my best weight now is a
couple OF pounds over that mark. But
/ viii see what Cans thinks about IT,
and If he says So. IL goes with me, but
] don't like fl. You know. Joe is going
20 train me-"
This whole match looks like a coarse
jest sprung on the public by the Tono-
pah people for the purpose OF getting
free advertising out of the New York
yeuoWs. Corbett IS a has-beeun and IL
he reduced 20 1873 pounds would prob
ably die OF rapid consumption In two
months Murphy is a third raJer. who
apparently lacks nerve, and has not
fought oHe-half the hard battles OF Kid
Sullivan, Harry Lewis. ana other second
rates who get little OF no free advertis-
Ing Iu Gotham. They are swell pair 10
draw 70 fOr a big TuTse-uOL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16

SPIKE ROBSON,
He Once Beat Tommy Murphy, and
Then Lost TO Murphy. He Is Now
in Philadelphia Looking for
Matches with Feather OF
Lightweights.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
ROLLER POLO MATCH
GOES TO SPALDlNGS

last night by 90 o. The lineup:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16

Goals-Thompson CD. Sannino CD.
Reyes 90. WOodhead 90, Cramer 90.
Barker %. LOTUS CD and BOnovaries.
Referee - Mr.. CollifOWer. Time OF
halves-20 minutes each
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16
ANOTHER LEMON
FOR FIGHT FANS
Corbett and Murphy Re-
ported to Be Dickering
for Bout in Tonopah.

NEW YORK. Jan. 16.-Tommy Muir
ply. OF Harlem and Young Corbett eX-
featherWeight champion, have about
been matched to "a finish fight IN Nevada
in the month of March for the best
purse offered and side bet Of 5000.
The TWO fighters with their hackers
and managers will meet tomorrow at /
p. IA. and sign articles
II is probable that the battle win be
fought al Ton0pah on March lG. Joe
Cans says promoter Riley. of TOnopah,
wants the match.
Joe Cans is backing Corbett for the
side bet ana viii assume personal charge
OF the Denver lighters training. Cans
does not believe that the beating Mur-
ply gave Corbett in Philadelphia was
decisive ana thinks Corbett can win
over a longer distance.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1907-01-16

..The only point on which we will in
sist is that C0rbett De required 20 make
I33 pounds ring side weight" said
Oliver. 81 am sure that Tommy can
beat him 10 a standstill but / am not
going 20 send him over a route like
that with q WelterWeight. when he is a
lightweight But as Cans has sug-
gested that weight 1 don't suppose
there Will be any trouble about that"
IN spite OF the fact that the weight sug-
gestl0n came from the COFbeJt end. there
may be a slight clash before ti.- sigma
lures are put down tomorrow. Cor
belts manager said, discussing the
match.
Il would much prefer that the weight
conditions be the same as az Philadel-
phia. COTbett was beaten under those
conditions and i don't see why the Muir
ply people should object. However. II
johnny oliver insists upon 10. We viii
make l13 pounds at the ring side for
him"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-01
CHURCH LEASES
Parish Priests Are Submitting 10 the French Mayors Con-
 tracts For Signature
SOME HAVE SIGNED

Paris, Feb 1.-The Parish priests in obedience to the instructions of the bishops, are submitting to the mayors eighteen year contracts for the lease of the churches and are giving the of ficials four days in which to reply. The mayors of some of the Catholic communes immediately signed the documents, but the latter require to be countersigned by the prefects, who are awaiting the governments deci- sion in the matter.
 Archbishop Vilatte, the American prelate who is assisting in the forma- tion of the French national church, has lodged formal complaint against the society of Militant Catholics of the neighborhOod of the church of the apostles. where the services of the new church will begin on Sunday next charging that they are preparing to create disturbance on that occasion. : The unauthorized signing of con- tracts before the governments decis- ion is promising to create complica- tions. Minister of Education Briand to-day telegraphed to the prefects to warn the mayors that no signatures ire legal without the advance author ization of the municipal councils.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-01
CITY NEWS

In the suit of Jones, Morgan & Go against Frederick Grelle. judgment has been rendered for the plaintiff to recover $39.63. This was a suit on an old judgment given justice some five years ago.
 The young ladies who are to go on the trolley party to New Britain to- morrow evening will leave Exchange place on the FOG car, returning home at 1 o'clock. All those who are go- ing to attend should be on hand at : o'clock sharp.
 Another one of those popular Friday dances will be given this evening in the Mulcahy Memorial building by St Mary's alumni. These Friday events are proving rather attractive and are much appreciated by the members and their friends.
 A small dog which acted in a very strange manner caused much annoy ance to pedestrians this afternoon at the lower part of Grand street. The animal was white with shaggy hair and snapped at anyone who did not steer clear of it. It disappeared down among the cars in the freight yard. A big shepherd dog was run ring loose on North Willow street during the noon hour and although 1t did not appear to be vicious. the people did not seem to care to take A chance and kept away from it. It only goes to show that the public has become suspicious of almost every dog 1t sees going along the streets without It's owner.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-01
MAYOR AND CITY ATTORNEY.
Middletown Executive Has Mor'
 Trouble on His Hands.

MiddletOwn, Feb 1.-Mayor Fish CT is out for the scalp of City Attor- ney Curtis s. Bacon because he has refused to give an opinion regarding the drawing of tickets for cash prizes at the coming Elks' carnival. The mayor is of the opinion that Lawyer Bacon refuses to give the informa- tion because he is a member of the local lodge of Elks. Lawyer Bacon, however, thinks that as the mayor will not tell him why he wants the information he is not bound to give it and refers the mayor to either the prosecuting attorney or the states attorney.
 The annual meeting of the com mon council occurs Monday, at which time the election of city attorney for next year takes place. MT Bacon, who served last year, is again can didate, but 1t is understood that the mayor is determined to get another man because of MT Bacon's attitude. MT Bacon holds the position of es- teemed featuring knight in the local lodge of Elks.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-01
LKEHIS BROTHER
Philadelphia Man Ended His Life With Bullet From a Revolver
 This Morning
REAL ESTATE BROKER

Philadelphia, Feb 1.-Edward P. Nipple, brother of the late Frank K. Nipple, who ended his life last summer after wrecking the Real Es- tate Trust company of this city. of which he was the president, commit ted suicide at his home here to-day with a revolver. MT Nipples family was at breakfast when his wife heard an unusual noise. Sending her sons upstairs to investigate they found their father in his bedroom with a bullet wound in his head. He was hurried to a hospital, but died on the way. MT Nipple was about 70 years of age, and had been in the read estate business. The police say they have not yet learned the cause for the suicide. but believe he brood- ed over the tragic ending of his brothers life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1907-02-01
Another Earthquake.

San Francisco, Feb 1.-The Solo, mon Islands in the South seas were visited by fearful earthquake sev- cral months ago, and 90 heavy was it's force that the earth was opened and deep gorges created. The entire appearance of the islands was changed by the great upheaval, but as far as can be ascertained there was no loss of life. The news was brought here by Governor c. B. L.. Moore. who arrived on the steamer iSerra yesterday from Samoa. He stated that a trading schooner came into Apia from the Solomon group shortly before he left for this coun- try with news of the trembler. The details brought by the trader were ineagre. It is deemed probable that the earthquake that was experienced in the Solomon Islands was the one recorded on the seismographs in va riCus parts of the world.