The Washington times., 1907-08-18

ths elbow. and is so stiffened that he
cannot straighten II out. This makes
IT almost impossible for him to jab. for
ne cannot deliver the straight left But
Nelson says that far from being han
dicap. his crooked elbow is a help 70
MIN II enables MIN 10 deliver a ter
rife stiff left with as much energy as
though he had II filed in with cement
at the elbow to prevent any give when
he lands a blow.
It IS a noticeable featuI4 OF all Mel
sols fights that he is ever on the az
greSsive. after his man. never ccasing
the attack, and preferrlng the milling
at close range rather than at long dis
tarce-
There is a reason for this. At long
range that shortened left arm is vir-
tuahy OF no use 10 him Il Is only IN
close that he can use It with effect.
Hence the reputation he mas gained fo-
/ aggressiveness is partly enforced on him
by his damaged arm.
England has a high-ciass cricketer.
Lunt Of the Knotty Ash Cricket Club,
who IS good enough 10 hold his place
against the competition Of athletes who
nave all the parts which nature endows
mankind. Mr.. Lunt is only thirty years
old. and is extraordinarily strong in the
arms and shoulders.
Plays With a Crutch.
When playing. he is usually assigned
to keep the wicket. with a crutch un-
der one shoulder he supports himself
without apparent discomfort, and once
he gets his hands on the oail. is a sure
catch. He is really remark ably agile
in the duties Of the position, and
stumps many a batsmar by his speed.
He is also a good scorer himself.
Nr. Lunt has other claims in an ath-
/ leuc way. He recently finished second
, to the One-legged wheeling champion OF
| England. and has a challenge to race
any man IN the United Kingdom. who,
Ike himself has to use a crutch
E II. Adams. Of the New York Ath-
! letic Club. is a name that frequently
figures IN the sporting records A fore
most member OF the leading swimming
club in the United States, the organiza-
ton that produced the champion OF
champions In the water. Daniels, Adams
has won so many events in competition
with club members that now he is call
ed on 10 represent the New York Ath-
ledc Club IN matches with other organ
izations- At the coming national cham
pionship he will be pitted against the
best men IN the country, and barring
Daniels. Handy and perhaps one or two
others. nobody is likely to beat him.
Adams is a cripple. Some hip trouble
has shortened his left leg. and he walks
with a decided limp. But otherwise he
is a notable specimen Of manhood, and
his chest would do credit to a good
wrestler.
Also a Swimmer.
his swimming speciality is to plunge
for distance. Here his wonderful lung
reservoir is a most important aid. He
holds the record OF the club for this
feat, and has never been defeated in
competition in this specially
Last season Chicago University had
one-armed guard in the football
team, and he was so good that no oppo-
nent dared take any liberties with him.
For many years one of the most in
terestIng members Of the New York
National League club has been Dummy
Taylor, the famous deaf mute pitcher.
Although he can neither hear nor speak,
he has made a name for himself in big
league baseball. This year he has been
falling away a trifie, but during some