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The Washington times., 1907-01-03
BROTHER PHIL GETS
SHOCK FROM FORD
Younger McGovem Strikes Tartar in
New Haven and Draw Is Best
He Can Do.

NEW HAVEN. Jan. 3.-Phn Meow
eIn, Terry's brother, backed by Joe
HUMPHREYS. found his match In Bunny
Ford. Of this city in a gruellng eight
round clash.
In the early rounds, with the excep-
ton OF the second, McGovern had a
slight advantage, owing 20 the seeming
willingness OF the local boy 10 run in
and leave himself uncovered TO a nasty
left But as the fight wore on Ford be-
came cautious. though remaining az
gressiVe, and mis- opponent covered up
and sU.lled 10 the finish
The general verdict was a draw, but
Y there was any slight preference, il
belonged, unquesticnably TO Ford.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
OUT FROM TOMB
COMES LAYIGNE
Declares He Would Meet
Murphy or Ccrbett-Some
Facts About Him.

DETROIT. Mich. Jan. skid Ia
vigne. the ex-nghtWeight champion. de-
clares that he is In earnest about re-
entering the ring. He has issued a
sweeping challenge 10 meet the best
lightweights OF today. He prefers to
hight Young Co 5ett or Tommy Murphy
Lavigne says he has been in actual
training for six weeks with the expec-
tation Of getting on a match with some
good boxer. He says he is in as good con-
dition now as he ever was and feels
confident he will make good II given an
other chance.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
ILLINOIS MINERAL WEALTH.

An official report OF the State OF him
ois Is TO the effect that the production
Of mineral wealth in that State last year
S3s,I54,009 was coal. Clay mines and
limestone come next 70 coal in import
ance. The production Of Portland ce-
ment. which has become one OF the most
important factors ia building, Is increas-
ing. In the last twenty-five years the
production OF coal In Illinois has in
creased s19 per cent. II the same rate
Of increase continues for another
twenty-five years the annual production
then viii be is. 000. 600 short tons. The
production in the last ten years has in
creased lis per cent.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
KENTUCKY HORSEhEN
PICK HIGHEST TYPES
Hanover, George Wilkes, and Highland
Denmark Leaders in Running,
Trotting, and Pacing.

LEXINGTON. KY, Jan 3.-Hanover,
George Wilkes and Highland Denmark
have been selected as the highest types
Of the three distinct breeds OF horses.
thoroughbred. tFotter and PAGER, that
have brought the largest rewards TO the
American breeder.
These horses were selected after close
study Of the speed-pToducing potency OF
their blood by the department of ami
nal husbandry of the Kentucky State
College. The committee representing
this department secured from the for
mer owners OF these great stations the
privilege OF mounting the skeletons OF
the horses and preserving them in the
hall of equine fame an State College.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
JOHN 0'NEILL RELEASED
BY BOSTON NATIONALS

NEW YORK. Jan. 3.-Catcher John T.
O'Neil. of the famous "O'Neiu battery, %
Will receive his unconditional release
from the Boston National League club.
provided the waivers that have been
asked for are received
O'Neill played with the St. Louis
team three years ago, and with his
brother. made up one OF the strongest
battery combinations in the country
Michael O'Neill, the pitcher. is now
member OF the York (Pa) team OF
the Tri-State League, having renowned
his reservation with the St Louis club.
Catcher ONein went 10 Chicago and
from there signed with Boston, having
been traded for Pat Moran HIS work
was not satisfactory 10 the Boston
management, hence his release.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
SPORTING COMMENT
BASEBALL.

The Western clubs OF the National
League will be seen FIRST in the East
next season.
The New York National League base
ball club has received definite word
from Danny Shay al last. The inheideT,
who was bought from st Louis last
season, writes from California that be
viii join McGTaw's men, and play the
coming season.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer styles
Chick Stahl the jolhest manager IN
the big leagues.
Umpire George Henry. OF the New
England League stan, Is gypsy moth
foreman in Lynn.
Don't hear much nowadays about
Patsy Donavan putting an outlaw team
into Pittsburg.
Il would be surprising to see Joe Nc
Ginuity land IN 81. Louis and Brown and
Grady so 10 New York y exchange for
him.
Pitcher George Winter, OF the Boston
Americans. and his wife are IN Whining
ton. Del.
Pitcher Irvine Wilhelm. formerly OF
the Boston Nationals, and his wife have
enjoyed hunting since the baseball sea-
son came 10 a close.
The New York Mail thinks that next
year viii test the mettle OF Johnny Me-
GraW. II is the opinion that McGFaw's
mettle was pretty well tested last year.
when he came IN second with a crippled
team
Uncle Bill Conant was asked the other
day ont IN BroOkline where Francis
street was. and he replied he didn't
know. Come 10 find out IL was the
street on which he had put up his horses
for three seasons
A summary OF the batting features OF
the American League shows that Willie
Keller was four times the manufacturer
or -FOUR safe sWats IN games. and that
thase, Lave Cross. and Murphy got
lhere Ia this fashion three times.
Claude Ritehey is pleased that he is
going to Boston 10 play. Why not? He
is leaving Pittsburg.
Latoie says hes willing 10 bat .12z if
be can win a pennant for mis- CIevelands.
He ought TO ask Comiskey for the pre-
scription.
Baseball has had its Arson. its Brown
ing. its Waddell. its Latoie and its War
ner, but as time rolls on it becomes more
and more apparent that there never was
but one Latham He was the most orig
inal character IN diamond history.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
SULLIVAN INJURIES
LEFT HAND AGAIN
Accident in Boxing Practice
and He Can't Fight Savers
on Thursday.
Hard luck again for Kid sullivan.

Hard luck again for Kid Sullivan.
The popular Washington lightweight
was matched yesterday TO fight Maurice
say rs before Al. HerefOrds club. in
Baltimore, next Thursday night IL was
a bout Sullivan wanted above all others.
as Sayers had a decision over Andy
MeGarry, who knocked out the Wash
ingtonian in Baltimore last month.
Now comes the tough tale. in boxing
yesterday. 20 keep himself IN trim.
Sullivan again separated the bones of
his ieft fore finger and thumb. and to-
day the hand is swelled like a prima
donna's heed. He wont be able 10
Tight for a couple OF weeks. and the
Ssyers match win have to be postponed
or called on.
Misses Great Chance.
II Sullivan had met sayers he would
have had an excellent chance 10 redeem
himself. for. while the MiIWaukeean has
a certain cleverness, he showed little
with McGarry that Sullivan could not
accep5 and return The hand injured
yesterday was first put out OF commits
sion wlen Sullivan fought his fierce
fifteen FOUND draw with Jimmy Briggs
In Boston three years ago. and he has
had much trouble with IL since II went
back on him at the most critical mo-
meut In his bout with Jimmy Britt IN
Frisco, just when a couple OF hard wal
l0ps Jared Britt 20 the ground and
left h--n In position 20 be put away.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT.
CRACK 0ARSMEN MATCHED
FOR CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

SYDNEY. y. s W. Jan. 3.-George
Towns. the Australian seuller. and Ed
ward Hanlan Durham, of Canada. have
signed articles 70 rev on the Nepean
river March ., for the sculling champion
ship OF the world and $ 500 a side.
Towns, In July last captured the
worlds scHlling championship, defeating
James Stanbury by twenty lengths on
the Paramatte river.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03

Ban johnson Dives the
Opposition a Few Point
ers on That Subject.

CHICAGO, Jan. 3.-Friction which may
have a serious effect on the future rela-
roHs OF the American and National
baseball leagues has arisen over the
question Of playing schedules for 1851.
Resenting what he termed ''Unwar-
ranted effronteTy'' on the part OF the
National League schedule committee.
President Ban Johnson. Of the American
League. tonight notified President Pull
liam. Of the National League. that he
could have no dealings with the Ma
tiOnal schedule committee until the
meeting OF the national commission next
week could interpret the terms OF the
national agreement regarding the duties
OF the joint schedule committee.
Cause Of Friction.
The direct cause Of the threatened
breach was the receipt by the American
League executive OF a complete draft
Of a National League schedule for 1907
from President Murphy. OF the Chicago
National League Club. with the implied
suggestion that the American League
draft schedule 10 conform 10 IT,
Mr.. Murphy is not chairman Of this
committee" said Mr.. johnson, and his
action in the matter IS a piece OF IN
warranted effrOntery. I have written
Mr.. Hermann and Mr., Pulliam that /
consider IL ia that light"
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
TWO Y. M. C. A. INDOOR
RECORDS ARE BROKEN

LINCOLN. Neb-. Jan. 3.-Two North
American indoor Young Mems Christian
Association swimming records were
established here Tuesday night
In q snap for height. George Schurr
reached s feet 8 inches. the former
record being s feet inches. In the high
dive, Frank Winters increased the dis
lance TO feet inches which 81 inches
better than the former record.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
Lavigne's Career.

Lavigne was born in Bay City. Mich.
December 6. 1870, so that he is now a
little over thirty-six years OF age. too
old, very probably, to put up a serious
argument. He lost 10 Frank Erne IA
twenty rounds, at Buffalo. y. Y. on
July 3, 1883. After that his decline was
rapid. On October s. 1893, he was
knocked out by George McFadden IN
nineteen rounds IN New York. His neX2
night was when he knocked out Tim
Haggerty IN four rounds IN Oakland,
Cal. IN 1901. IN March. 1852. he beat
Haggerty again, san Francisco being
the place.
on May %. 1902, he was knocked out
in san Francisco IN eight rounds BY
Jimmy Britt. and he has not fought
since-a lay-Of1 OF nearly five years. On
November 26 of the same year. 1902,
Britt knocked out Frank Erne in seven
rounds in San Francisco, and IL was
the putting away Of Lavigne and Erie,
two men all in which gave rise 10
Britts foolish claim TO the lightweight
title, despite the fact that Cans had
won the honor from Erne in one round
at Fort Erie on March u. 1872
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
Az IMPRESSION cONFIRMEp.

Daughter lin tears)-"But, papa, what
have you against Charles / am sure
he would make a good husband
Irate Papa-"He' an idiot. and is only
after your money
Daughter-"Oh, no. papa. l know he
would marry me without a cent"
Irate Papa-"Would he2 Then he is
worse idiot than ! thought ''-Pele
Mele
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
SIGNATURE
IS EXPECTED SOON
TonOpah Promoters VIII
Give Purse of $4,000 for
Fight With Cans.

TONOPAH. New, Jan. 3.-Only Jimmy
Britts consent, which is expected hour
~. Is needed for finish tight here be-
tween Joe Cans. the lightweight cham
pion, ana the famous San Francisco
boxer.
Cans, through Ben Selig. who is act
ing for him. and Promoter Riley, for the
Casino Athletic Club. signed articles last
night for finish fight between the two
men.
A purse OF $4,000 has been agreed
upon. TO be divided co per cent TO the
winner and 40 per cent TO the loser
The men are 10 weigh IN at IS3 pounds
before entering the ring. Riley has
telegraphed CohrOth. who Is now man
aging Britt. and he now awaits COT
frOths reply That this win be an &C
ceptance there is little doubt. as the
match was projected at the request of
the Frisco manager.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
Cans Unmarked,

Cans was around the street yesterday
without a mark on his face, and lie
looked all around as If he had never
seen a ring. He says that lie is more
than glad to give Britt n battle If the
latter wants Il. las he Will have a lot
Of time until Nelson gets back from
Europe"
Both Herman and Cans viii leave to-
day for Chicago Herman TO be married
and Cans 10 take I'D his theatrical en-
gageme!tts. Herman is rather marked
up about the face. but he came out
of it comparatively light considering
Nelson's appearance when he got out
OF the ring at Goldheld.
Both men received their stake money
yesterday Cans got his $1,000 for the
bacon TO bring home" and Herman
will start East with $500. Herman says
he viii do no more fighting for some
time, and then he wants another chance
at Cans.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
c. v. u. TRACK MEN
WANT JOINT MEETS
Sounding Naval Academy,
Johns Hopkins, and Viz
ginia on This Subject

From present indications il looks as
though 1907 would see the banner year
in George Washington University track
athletics.
With a large squad Of experienced and
fast men available everything points 70
a most successful Eeas0n. Hitherto the
team has been hampered by financial
troubles. having been self-supporting
and dependent altogether on its own re-
sources. This year. however. II is al
most certain tI=t the track and field
teams will receive. representation on the
athletic board and financial backing
from the council which controls athletic
interests at the downtown institution.
With this aid Practically assured Man
ager Brookes is bending every effort
toward giving the men ample Opportu-
mites 10 exhibit their pFowess on the
cinder path.
Want Indoor Meets.
Several dual meets are planned. With
these in view, the Naval Academy,
Johns Hopkins, and Virginia have been
sounded. and several other institutions
viii be negotiated with in the near fu-
ture. Indoors the George Washington
teams VIII compete in the meet at
Richmond on January p. in Norfolk.
early in February, and IN all local
meets II viii also probably be repre-
scented al one or more Of the meets TO
be held in Baltimore.
A meet which would be OF great in
terest TO the local enthusiasts and tho
South in general. would be a Joint af-
fair between George Washington.
Georgetown. ana the University OF Rir-
GINA, outdoors some time this spring.
IL is not known how the managers OF
the respective teams feel on this sub
jeet, but the affair would undoubtedly
prove an excellent drawing card. and IL
is TO be hoped that II can be arranged.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
A BROTHER ARTIST.

Stranger Ito star)-YOu won't refuse
me a ticket 10 come and see you? / once
acted with you.
Star-YOu acted with me2 In what
piece2
StrangeT-In Hamlet
Star-And what part did you take?
Stranger-The cock. / crowed three
times each night.-Le Rire.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
SOUTH ATLANTIC
DECEMBER REPORT
DR.. Grant Issues List of
Regulations and Sanctions
Granted for Month.
SOME FALL UNDER THE BAN
Dunawin, Carroll Institute Heavyweight
Wrestler, Declared a Professional.
Riekenbaeker Professional.

DR.. William Grant, chairman of the
South Atlantic Association Of the Am
ateur Athletic Union. has just issued
his list OF sanctions granted and men
registered by the association for De
cemher. 1906.
The list is an extensive one and
should be carefully studied as IN II
the doctor separates the sheep from
the goats. and tells just who is con-
sidered pure in purse il not in heart, and
who has been suspended or disqualified
The A. A. Z. has come 10 the con-
clusIon that the dn't-know-he-was-a-
pro. excuse has been OveTwOTked, and
II Will no longer be accepted from those
being tried on charges of competing
with or against unregistered men.
Here are facts for December.
Men Registered
II. COnried SigoWma. Vespers' basket
bali team. No 25O4.
Law Y. Bateman, Athletic Association
n. G. OF D. C.. No 300
John Houek, Newark Pleasure Club.
James II. Canan. Washington Y. N.
II. c. Earnshaw. Washington Y. M.
Lewis T, Leonard, Washington Y. NJ.
G A No Z9d9.
L w. whitney. Washington Y. NJ. C.
Peter schaub. Carroll Institute. No.
Frank Mccormick. ST. Stephens In
II. A. ODWyer. Carroll Institute. No.
". Jones. University School basket
ball team. No. 25l4-
W. Ward. University School basketball
team -, university school basket
A. Lucas. University School basketball
team. No 25lt.
]. Bowers. University School basket
r. AieXander. University School has
ketbal team, No. 25l3.
John c. Mccormick, Shamrock A. C.,
Louis T. McGnI. Baltimore basketball
Kari. W. Woodward. Washington Y.
81. c. A. No. 2522.
Walter D. Tucker. District Preparatory
John D, \. Hogan. Carroll Institute,
NJ Lawrence zlIs A. Lewis. Maryland Ath-
letic Club. No 25-o-
Sanctions Granted.
SANCTIONS granted for future con-
tests:
Peck Memorial basketball team;
Washington. ID. C.. B. and o. AIhletlc
Association, basket bail team; Balu-
more Athletic Club, wrestling tourna-
ment. January -. 1907; jamestown Ex-
position Company, athletic meets our
ing July, August and September, 1sUi
toint athletic meet Fifth Regiment
Athletic Association, MI Washington
Club and Maryland Athletic club, al
Baltimore. January y, 1897; intercolle-
giate Club, Richmond, Va, Athletic
meet. January &C. 1907, Fifth Regiment
Athletic Association, athletic meet. Feb
ruary g 1907; University School basket
ball tean. Washington, D. c. George
town University, Washington ID. c.
athletic meet. March 9 1901.
Suspensions and Disqualification
W. A Dunawin, reg. No. 1,S22 OF Car
roll Institute Washington. disqualified
as a professional and number with
drawn: Ed. p. Rickenbacker, reg. No.
$50. Athletic Association n. @. of d. c..
professional for playing professional
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
HARRIS MUST Be
THE WORST EVER
Jim Jeffords Beats Him in
Philadelphia Fight-Rear-
don Wins Handily.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. Jan. 3.-Jim
JeifOrds had the better Of Morris Harris
In q bout al the Wayne Athletic Club.
Germantown, last night for the heavy
weight championship Of Pennsylvania
The men fought HARD In every round,
but neither was able 10 put the other
20 the floor Harris wasted many OF his
blows his judgment OF distance being
poor, while Jefords had a decided ad-
vantage In the lighting at long range.
AL the finish Harris was bleeding from
the mouth and Jefiords from a cat over
his left eye.
In the semi-windup Jack ReardOn gave
Toung' Kari a severe beating. Rear
dul .lever let up on Karl. who hung on
repeatedly after the third round, in or
der TO save himself from being knocked
out
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
HALF AND HALF.

.She-How many men owe their sue
cess in life 10 their wives,
He-Yes; and how many more men
owe their wives 10 their successes in
lifei-IllustFated Bits.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
ONE HOPE OF CELEBRITY.

Dupont think your son will be very
celebrated If he lives long enough.
Durand-In what way?
Dupont-Why. for his great age.-Pela
Mele.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
SOUTHERNS WIN.

The Southern Railway basketball quint
defeated the Department Stores in a fast
game by &c 10 {.
The lina-un.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
Kennedy Outelassed Rowe.

Young Madge and Matt Grouse
opened the show with a hara six
round bout which went the limit 70 a
draw. Young Kennedy, OF German
town. and Young Rowe. Of Chestnut
Hi, had a short session. Rowe was
outclassed and the bout was stopped in
the second round by the referee after
Kennedy had knocked down Rowe twice
Young Fox knocked Pan Kelley out in
the third round. The men did more pos
Ing than lighting. but IN the fourth
round Fox sent I'm a left hook 20 Keuey's
Jaw and the latter went down and out
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
CORINTHIANS PLAN
JAMESTOWN CRUISE
Getting Craft Ready to Adj
vance Upon EXPOSE
ton.

Although the boating and yachting
season has been closed for two months
or more. the members Of the COFinthlan
yacht Club are not entirely idle.
Throughout the week. and on Sundays
especially the new clubhouse on Water
street. between y and o. Is the scene
Of the proyerbiai -the-stove win
ter gossip.
Most OF the conversation concerns the
cruise which viii be made by the mem
Ders' as a club 10 the jamestown tx
position next summer. Those whose
boats are in first-class shape content
themselves with telling the less for
tunate the cheapest. quickest and most
effective way TO repair craft which nce6
overhauiing. BY early spring it is ex-
pected that all but two or three boats
will be III for the trip, as the majority
need merely little eaulking and paint
ing.
Attractive Winter Program.
A feature OF the winter has been the
program which has been running since
the 18th Of September. and which COM
prises lectures on nautical problems
which generally confront the amateur
sailor. smokers. and ladies nights d"
The program fer the remainder OF tie
closed season follows:
January Lecture, Rope It's Con-
stTuctiOn. Strenge and Use; Knots,
Ground Tackle and Rigging" by J. Ed
win LaWtOu.
January Blades night.
February Lecture and smoke, sub
iect. Navigation" and a talk on rules
Of the road. lights. buOys. salutes and
coUrtesies, by Commodore John i.
WelCkeT.
February s-Ladies' night.
February l6-Lecture, First Aid 10 tie
Injured. ResuscitatiOn OF the Sunburned
and Drowned. Treatment OF Sunburn
and Frost Bite" by T. W. McGrew.
February 23-Ladies' night
March Smoker.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
Class A OF Nothing.

The owners OF the Wnliamsport team,
known on the circuit as the Million
aires" and the Lancaster owners. are
the chief directors 10 Glass B because
they fear they viii lose their best
players. These clubs will stick for pro-
lection only in Glass A and with the
privilege OF retaining all players now
belonging 10 other clubs.
While the National and American
League magnltes are anxious 10 elimi-
nate the only strong outlaw organ
izauon in the country they are not will
ing 10 waive claim to the players that
have jumped their clubs
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
OUTLAWS HESITATE
ABOUT COMING IN
Williamsport and Lancaster
Liable to Block Squelching
of Tri-State League.

LANCASTER, Pa. Jan. SIT is now
very doubtful whether the Tri-StaJe
OUTLAW league will come into the
ranks Of organized baseball
President Charles +. Carpenter las
issued a call 10 the club owners 10 meet
at Cincinnati on Monday 10 make lorna
application TO the National Baseball
Commission Tor protection under the
national agreement II is expected that
the application Of the s0-called outlaw
leagu. viii be granted without hesita-
ton, provided the club owners are will
ing 10 2ccept Glass B protection.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03
Sanctions Granted.
Suspensions and Disqualification.

W. A Dunawin, reg. No. 1,s22, Of Car
roll Institute. Washington. disqualified
as a professional and number with
drawn: Ed. p. Rickenbacker, reg. No.
professional for playing professional
basketball
The Washington times., 1907-01-03

The Western clubs OF the National
League will be seen first in the East
next season.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03

Uncle Bill Conant was asked the other
day ont IN BroOkline where Francis
street was. and he replied he didn't
know. Come 10 find out. IL was the
street on which he had put up his horses
for three seasons.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03

The New York Mail thinks that next
year viii test the mettle OF Johnny Nc
Graw. II is the opinion that MeGFaw's
me.tle was pretty Wen tested last year.
when he came In second with a crippled
team
The Washington times., 1907-01-03

Baseball has had its Arson, its Brown
ing. its Waddell. its Lajoie, and its War
ner. but as time rolls on il becomes more
and more apparent that there never was
but one Latham He was the most orig
inal character IN diamond history.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03

Claude Ritchey is pleased that he is
going to Boston 10 play. Why not? He
is leaving Pittsburg.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03

La1oie says hes willing 10 bat .12z If
be can win a pennant for mis- Clevelands.
He ought to ask Comiskey for the pre-
scription.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03

A summary OF the batting features OF
the American League shows that Willie
Keller was four times the manufacturer
or four safe swats ia games. and that
Chase, Lave Cross. and Murphy got
there In this fashion three times.
The Washington times., 1907-01-03

The lineup:
The Washington times., 1907-01-03

Pitcher Irvine Wilhelm, formerly OF
the Boston Nationals, and his wife have
enjoyed hunting since the baseball sea-
son came 10 a close.