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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-20
JAP FIGHTERS
ARE DEFEATED
YET TOGO AND OYAMA ARE
HEAVIER AND STRONGER
Johnson Knocks Opponent Down Sew
eraI Times, but Is Unable to
Give the Knockout
Blow
BY JAY DAVIDSON

Special to The Herald.
SAN BERNARDINO, Aug. 49,
About eight hundred and fifty fans at
tended the double bill staged by Gate
City Athletic club here tonight, in
which Togo and Oyama, Eddie Robin
sons Jap fighters from Los Angeles,
were given decisive beatings by local
boys, Walter Fisher and Kid Johnson.
Robinson matched his Japs with local
boys in the belief that he had ctnch
of winning both fights as he had ar
ranged that they fight at catch
weights. which gave each of his boys
from twenty to thirty pounds advan-
tage in weights.
weighs 124 pounds, went ten rounds
with Young Oyama, who weighed las
pounds.
Oyama could not solve Fishers ex-
cellent guard and cover up defense and
seemed unable to get through the
guard to land effectively, while Fisher
frequently whipped in singing blows
to head and body and finally had Oya-
ma bleeding at the nose and mouth.
This was the surprise of the evening;
as Oyama was so much larger ana
heavier than his opponent, 1t was ex-
pected he would make short work OF
the local boy.
Another surprise occurred in the
second bout when Kid Johnson caught
ped Togo to a standstill.
Togo led by wide margin for nearly
six full rounds, but Johnson caught
him with left hook to jaw minute
before the gong in the sixth and sent
him to the mat.
Gets Up Groegy
Togo arose very groggy and was
lucky to stall off knockout until the
gong came to his rescue. He came
back in the seventh weak and groggy
ana after a minute of fighting was
knocked down again.
This time he took eight.
In the eighth round Johnson set him
down again, but the local boy seemed
to lack punch and speed to end the
fight by a knockout, although Togo
practically was unable to defend him.
self for three rounds except by clinch-
ing and running.
Ninth and tenth rounds were slightly
in favor of Johnson, although Togo pe-
gan to come out of his groggy state in
the latter part of the ninth and in the
tenth fought wildly until he stopped
another fierce slap to jaw tnat I'M
nerved him.
Tommy Walsh refereed both main
events and gave excellent satisfaction,
being roundly applauded for his clean
manner of handling fights.
In the preliminary John sales, local
boy, whipped Niger Johnson, who out
weighed him by several pounds but
was not clever enough to defend him
self or do much fighting against Sales,
who showed fair eleverness and speed,
with a good wallop.
Los Angeles delegation was given a
great reception on arrival, being met by
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TWO SMALL Ro5BERIEs ARE
REPORTED TO THE POLICE

Burglars are busy again, and two
robberies were reported to the police
yesterday. :,
A THIEF entered the home of Mrs. Q.
g. Duffey, Si3 South St. Louis street.
and stole purse containing small
amount of money and several pieces OF
jewelry.
During the absence of the family or
William Everett, $50 Sunbury avenue,
their home was entered by burglars and
a quantity Of iewelry was taken.
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LOCAL CRICKETERS
DEFEAT ARlZ0NANS
Many Runs Scored by Members of
Winning Team--BIg Attendance
at Novel Game-Lunch
Served

Special to The Herald
SANTA MONICA. Aug. 19.--The
Cliftonites came. they saw, but were
conquered. The cricket team of the
Clifton, Ariz., cricket club were de-
feated today by the Santa Monica
cricket club by the score of 259 to "a.
The Arizonans are as game lot
of true sportsmen as the people of
this city ever had the pleasure of en-
PERTAINING, but could not play cricket
a little bit today.
At IL o'clock Gregory's band arrived
at the Polo grounds and serenaded
the visitors, after which lunch was
served, many friends of the two clubs
partaking. Mayor Dudley, who is
president of the local club, extended
the welcome of Santa Monica to the
guests.
wickets were pitched at II o'clock
and stumps were pulled at o'clock.
The local team ran up such score in
their half that the visitors were al
lowed to fill in with second inning
before they quit.
H. P. Justice made name for him
self by making OIL runs before he was
retired, and w. Hunt raped the
sphere for 4S runs, so well did he pro-
tect his wickets.
j. M. Mason made the star score for
the visitors by securing 80 runs. The
30
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-20
PITTsBURo CLERK TO
SWIM ENGLISH CHANNEL

PITTSBURG, Aug. 19.-Daniel r.
Kelly, clerk in the north side bureau
of fire. anpounces that next summer he
will endeavor to swim the English
channel from England to France, a
feat accomplished by the late Captain
Webb.
Kelly is 25 years old and an expert
swimmer He has represented Pitts
burg clubs in aquatic contests In New
York and other cities. He is. practicing
daily in swimming pool and expests
to keep this up through the winter
and until he leaves for England.
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YACHT RACE CALLED
OFF; JUDGES LOSE BUOY

CHICAGO, Aug. ia heavy sea
which caused the judges to lose the
buoys cost the Columbia of the Column
bia Yacht club the Upton cup in this
afternoons race. The third buoy was
cast abrupt by heavy waves, and be-
fore the judges could mark the corner
of the square the Columbia and jack
son Park, who were leading, had
passed two miles out of their course.
The trial was Immediately called no
race by the judges and the final race
will be sailed tomorrow over the same
~sssraa
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-20
TRIES TO KILL HERSELF
BY THE INHALING OF GAS
Mrs. Cora Campbell, Deserted by Her
Husband, Valnly Attempts to Put
Into Execution Oft Re-
peated Threat

Mrs. Cora Campbell Of SOB Central
avenue attempted to commit suicide
last night by inhaling illuminating
gas. She was discovered by Mrs. Mary
Elipaz, next door neighbor' before
she became unconscious, and the po-
lice were notified. The woman was
taken to the receiving hospital ana
afterward placed in the detentloh
ward for safe keeping.
Mrs. Campbell was deserted by her
husband several weeks ago; since
which time she has been very de-
snondent.. She has threatened several
times to commit suicide.
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YACHTING GOSSIP

Bert Yorke's launch Margaret is be-
ing painted from stem to stern at the
Fellows ship yard at Terminal island.
in preparation for the race next sun
day from Terminal to Catalina, and
when finished will be as nearly new as
when it was first showed from the dry
dock.
Willard Buchanan is having a S0x22
new s1oop built at the Terminal island
ship yard, and when completed 1t Will
be on the same design as the Nereid.
James Shuck's Ferro Is being painted
and overhauled at the Fellows ship
yard at Terminal.
The launch San Toy is being over
hauled and her bottom scraped and
painted ready to make regular trips
from San Pedro to San Diego.
Joe Fellows launch Fox, which is to
enter In the race next Sunday between
Terminal and Catalina, Is being paint
ed and remodeled.
The Fulton Marine Construction COM
pany is building a large boat house on
the island, which when completed will
be the largest in Southern California
If not on the coast.
The launch Netilus for the time being
is out Of commission. A few days ago
the gasoline engine exploded and singed
the hair of Mr.. Fulton's youngest son.
All of Fultons clothes were destroyed
in the accident.
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RESULTS AT FORT ERIE

First race furlongs-Arionette won, GLADYS
r,o1,ise second Anne MCGEE third.
Second race, steepechase, short course
Wocdside won, Economy second, Awanwesang
third. -.
Cutter second, Elizabeth HARDWOOD third.
Fourth race, furlongs-Dennis STAFFORD won'
superstition second, Sen. Barrett third
FIFTH race, / mile and 10 yards selling-La-
favette won, Gold Ball second, DR.. Lee Hun"
man third.
SIxth race, mile selling-Mirth won, Lady
Martha second, Miss Catesby third -
Seventh race, 1-16 miles-Terah nrst' Goes
Fast second, Cave Adsum third.
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a committee from the club and brass
band, and escorted to the hotel.
The delegation was not as large as
was expected, but those who came saw
three good fights and were royalty en-
tertained, which probably means better
attendance from Los Angeles at future
San Bernardino fights.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-20
RESULTS At SEATTLE

SEATTLE, Aug. 19.-Results:
First race, 6 furlongs-Yank won, Taxer Sec
ono, Blondy third time 1:13 1-6.
Second race, furlongs-Listowel won, Col
den Oriole second, Micaea third; time :59 s-6.
Third race 81 furlongs-Fireba1l won, Maya
zam second, Kerry third; time 1;06.
Fourth race, mile and 30 yards-Miss MAJ
zoni won, Day Star second, Harkiss third;
time 1:49 10
Fifth race furlongs-Bub Embry won,
Billy Watkins second, Oriflam third; time
1875 3-5.
Sixth race, furlongs-Celeres won, After
math second, Santo Gitano third; time 1877 S-6
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-20
$4,000 BLAZE LICKS UP
RHYOLITE REDLIGHT BLOCK

RHYOLITE, New, Aug. ia nre
resulting from a gasoline explosion in
the red light district today wiped out
$50 900 worth Of property. Several t1ne
buildings were reduced to ashes and 1t
was with difficulty that the Bullfrog
Bank and Trust company's building
WAS saved,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-20
]. sterrat and J. N. Mason did not bat

Tomorrow the visitors will pass in
seeing the country On Friday they
will cross bats with the local team
again, and end their stay in Santa
Monica with a grand cricket ball which
will be given at the Horseshoe pier
pavilion in their honor.
A large number of spectators turned
out today to witness the match. and it
was the first game for many of them.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-20
EMPIRE CITY RESULTS

EMPIRE CITY, N. Y, Aug. n.-Results:
First race, 6 furlongs-Wise Mason won,
Crania second Arondack third; time 1:12 rs.
Second race, IN miles-Bad News won, John
e Mcmillan second, Lally third; time 209.
Third race, 6 furlongs-Fashion Plate won,
Personal second, Gliding Belle third; time lis.
Fourth race, mile-Jack Atkin won, Tileing
second Zeinap third; time 1:4S Is.
Fifth race, 1-16 miles-Robert Cooper won,
Monocle second, Symbol third; time 1i47 49, (
Sixth race, furlongs-Don Enrique won,
Byskra second, Gold Proof third: time lib.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-20
RESULTS AT BUTTE

BUTTE, Aug. 19.-Results:
First race 81 Notwithstanding Lad
won, Hand Me Down second, Athgold third;
time I'LL.
Second race, furlongs-Yolo won. sempro
Ella second Stendal third; time 1:04.
Third race furlongs-Contingent won
Susie Gregg second, Glendenning third; time
1:oS.
Fourth race 7 fur1ongs-Sam Barber won
Robert Mitchell second, Kamsack third; time
1907.
Fifth race, bM furlongs-Booger Red Won
Dareing second, st. Avon third; time 1;OS%:
Sixth race mile-Tarp won. Tea Tray H.
So cond, Lazell third time 1:44.
Seventh race, / lis miles-Docile won, Lady
Alicia second Ietitia third; time 1904.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-20
w. J. cLoTHIER DEFEATS
r. D. LITTLE AT TENNIS

NEWPORT, r. l., Aug. 19.-wiiliam
J. Clothier of Philadelphia defeated r.
D. Little Of New York in their match
in the first all-comers singles tennis
tournament today in three sets to love.
Scores were 60, 60, 6-3.
Clothier played all around Little, dis
playing a cool, calculating game, while
the New York player was nervous and
erratic.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-20
NEW SPORT FOR
LOCAL WATERS
MOTOR BOAT RACING WILL Be
PUT ON FIRM BASIS
New Engine Being Installed In pslss
Which VIII Make Her Fastesf
Boat In Southern
California

Motor boat racing in western waters
almost is an unknown sport as COM
pared to eastern waters. That 1t VIII
remain so, however, Is doubted, and
foremost among the local sportsmen
who doubt it Is A. g. Parsons OF
Naples, who owns the fastest motor
boat, it is said, on the southern Pacific
coast. But even at that he has become
dissatisfied with the speed of his boat,
1.-THE Daisy" and has ordered new
eight-cylinder, 100 horsepower, four
cycle engine of the latest pattern and
will have it installed in his boat with
in a month.
The present equipment of "The
Daisy" consists of a six-cylinder, two
cycle, 50-horsepower engine, which
sends the boat through the water at q
speed varying from 20 to "a miles an
hour. The new equipment which viii
be put into the boat will develop suffl-
cient power to send the boat at the rate
of % miles an hour or better, that
speed being guaranteed by the makers
of the engine. The machine is being
built to order at San Pedro.
Many who have seen 1.-THE Daisy in
action around the waters of Alamitos
bay have marveled at the speed OF the
boat. which at times seems "like a
thing alive" as 1t cuts the water like
a knife, sending the spray to height
of about ,-lree feet above the gun
wales of the boat
Engine Not Satisfactory
Mr.. Parsons said: II have been much
dissatisfied with the actions of my
boat lately. The engine I now have
fails in many cases to perform its
work. With the new equipment ex-
pect to have the fastest motor boat on
the Pacific coast and will attempt to
run to Catalina and up and down the
coast, either to San Francisco or San
Diego.
IT have been corresponding with own
ers of similar engines in the east, all
of whom report absolute certainty OF
getting there" once the engine is
started. There are but twelve of this
class of motor boat in operation at
present and their owners say they
never miss a shot and develop great
amount of power. / expect to go over
to Catalina In an hour when the new
engine is installed. This viii be enc
of the trial trips. If this first trip Is
successful I will visit San Diego, Santa
barbara and perhaps San Francisco
The DAISY was scheduled to race
at Naples last sunday at the fifth an
nual swimming tournament for the
championships of Southern California,
hut as the engines had been removed
from the boat the day before 1t was
impossible to get the boat into shape-
Many in the. vast crowd were aware
that 1.-THE Daisy" could give the Cor
sair or the Primorosa considerable
handicap. and then beat them. A. g.
parsons is an enthusiastic boatist and
he may be the cause of injecting into
the sporting world of Southern Cali
fornia a liking for the casts most pop
ular pastime. that Of motor boat rae
ing.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-20

"Big Chief' Baron Long is surely
the candy kiddo when it comes to wit
Messing a ball game, and just because
he has feeling way down in his heart
for the diamond artists he has invited
the entire bunch of the Seals to see
the double-header program of nitt ar
lists at Jeffries' swat arena next Fri
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II You have any kind Of work to offer, to
any kind of a worker, your want Rd will find
more eager readers than the most interesting
news dispatch In the paper.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-20

the winter aggregations in the semi
professional ranks.
"Bulger" Walsh, who played with
the Crown City club last winter. was
sold the other day by Pueblo to the
Des Moines club, rumor has 1t, for
$500. Walsh was considered one of
the best batters ON the Pasadena club,
having a batting average of 81.
Walsh, who makes his winter in
Southern California, will return to the
Pasadena ranks and with him will be
"Babe" Asher Of Toledo and Gilroy,
another former player Of the South
land.
Following is the lineup of the Bh-
cific league for next Sunday as doped
out by the midnight oil of Acting Sec
rotary McLane. McCormicks VS.. San
Pedro at San Pedro:
McCORMICKS SAN PEDRO.
Andrade D. Mangerino, o.
Salisbury, p. Ford p
Beaver. O. Chin, Id.
Kimmerle, 1b. Mcdonald, 2b.
Harris, 2b. Kelly, SIS.
Plake, S. Jinsin, 3b.
Campbell, b. Cahil II.
Kinklein, II. Sendsiin' CT
Crosby CT Lidsin, RI.
G. Kimmerlie, sub. o. Beoles, sub.
Phihster. sub.
Salt Lakes VS.. Pasadena at siesta
park:
SALT LAKE PASADENA
Clark D. Ferraris, p.
Brewer, D. Stone, p.
Hit D. Pitts, p.
Smith, p. 1eahey. o.
Sears, G. Jim Wilson, IS.
Perdotti, lib. Hillard 70.
Eley. 2b Jake Wilson,3b.
Duarrite, IS. Ritchie' r.
Moore, 3b. casey CT
Garritty. il. Stone, II.
Clinton, CT.
Corbin, IF.
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BOXING, ROWING, COLE.
NEWS AND NOTES OF THE DIAMOND

day night, and do not go away with
the idea, gentle reader, they will all
be there like the seals are on the OLD
Cliff House rocks on the San Fran
cisco bay.
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Notwithstanding the various rumors
that have been sent out to the effect
that Stan Mitchell would not be back
in school again, STAINS dad stated last
night that Mitchell will be seen among
the students in the little red school
house on the "hill' during the latter
part of the season.
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Venice. THE Safest Beach. /"
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THIS FILM WAS PRODUCED FROM THE
! REST AND MOST CnMpI .ETE nRIGINAI
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the winter aggregations in the semi
professional ranks.
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The Hoosiers baseball players, as
we'll as other messengers, will be the
guests of Manager Krausse through
the hospitality of James j. Jeffries
and Baron Long next Friday night
in the double-header which will be
pulled off ON that night out Vernon
way.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-08-20

In the first inning at Chutes park
yesterday Hildebrand, left fielder for
the Seals, drove double to the score
board, but died before reaching third
base.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-21
Rival Organisations.

The man who had been keeping his
seat In a Lexington avenue ear, the
seats of which were We'll occupied by
women, spoke at last to the woman
hanging on to a strap aud who had
been eying him intently for some time
81 know | ought to get up and let
you have mg seat. madam" he said,
sbut I'm pledged against that sort OF
thing | have Just Joined the Sit Still
club an organization we have formed
In Harlem. and If | should violate the
solemn obligation | took when / be-
came member of that body should
be expelled and held up to the execra-
ton Of all other members"
THAT is all right. sir" replied the
woman You mustn't mind my look
ing at you so hard am member of
the Stand and Stare club"
After which she continued to stand
and stare at him In such fierce man.
ner that be finally got up. waved her
into his seat and said. ~ guess I'll re.
sign from my club and join yours right
now, madam New York Press.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-21
Changed His Mind.

gentleman who once served Oh an
Irish jury tells az amusing story OF his
experiences. When the hearing was
over and the jury retired TO their room
to consider their verdict they found
that they stood eleven to one In favor
of an acquittal, but the one happened
10 be a very compacent old gentleman
who rested his chin upon the head Of a
thick bamboo cane and announced de
family that he was ready to stay there
as long as any Of them.
The hours dragged on, evening ar.
rived, and the old gentleman obstinate
ly held out The other Jurors YEARLY
arranged themselves to make a night Of
It From time to time the old gentle
man would contempatvely suck the
head OF the cane.
Finally he fell asleep, and the cane
dropped heavily TO the floor Then one
of the jurymen picked It up and found
TO his surprise, that 1t was nearly full
of Irish whisky The eleven passed
the cane round, relieved 1t OF its con
tents and then awakened It's slumber
Ing owner. Slowly he lifted the cane
to his mouth, looked at his watch and
then arose with the announcement.
Boys, I'm sfther changln' me moind y
London Telegraph.
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-21
MASTODONS.
Why Their Bones Are Found Near
sAIt or Sulphur Springs.

Why Their Bones Are Found Near
salt or Sulphur Springs.
wherever you find salt or sulphur
springs says gentleman connected
with the United States geological sur
vey, you may expect TO fud the bones
Of mastodons and other huge creatures
that have now become extinct Many
persons suppose that the presence Of
these bones In great numbers indicates
cemetery. like the llama Of Chile,
which when they felt death coming on
always made for the nearest stream or
pond and, II they could get there. died
In tue water.
THAT, however, is likely only su-
perstition The mastodOn bones IN a
salt or sulphur marsh indicates that
the animals went there TO drink the
water and occasionally one got mired
and was suffocated The great num-
bers OF the bones do not prove that
whole herd of mastodous was drowned
at once. but that one being mired ev-
cry year or so during several centuries
would In time cause a great accumula-
ton OF bones. Missouri has q bone
marsh at Sulphur Springs; there IS a
great mine Of them at the SAT- Springs
in Kentucky and at several places IN
Ohio and Indiana where there are
saline springs A great spring In Flor
ida. one Of the four or five huge out
lets which are grouped under the name
Of Silver Spring Is called the bone
yard because the bottom and sides
are masses # mastodon bones st
Louis Globe-Democrat
The Somerset reporter., 1908-05-21
A WAR OF MAPS.
Bolivia Wiped Out England and the
British Isles.

Bolivia Wiped Out England and the
British Isles.
"Boliyia IS the only country that ever
wiped England off the map said
Frank Robertson 1T came about this
way: The British ambassador several
years ago gave a dinner for the Official
and social circle people Of Bolivia
when they arrived at the embassy
they found that he was not married
to the woman seated at the head of the
table, and they left. In the name Of
his government be demanded an apoi.
ogy. whereupon the government gave
him twenty-four hours to get out Of
the country.
"1nasmuch as little Bolivia Is way
Oft the ocean and practically lost IN
the eternal mountains Great Britain
could not by guns get the retractiOn
that she wanted, but her mapmak-
ers got revenge by issuing maps whol-
ly eliminating Bolivia.
FINALLY this information reached Bo-
livla, whereupon with stroke of the
pen new maps were ordered for the b.
livian government and the Bolivian
schools. They showed more ocean
than any other maps ever printed. The
British isles had been sunk into the
sea. And so far as the people and
school children of Bolivia are concern.
ed there is no Great Britain "-IndIan-
apolis News.