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The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
WESTERN COLLEGES COMBINE
Chicago, Wisconsin, and Minnesota
Decide to Meet on Gridiron.
Michigan VIII BE Admitted by
TriumVirate of WOIverines-WiH
agree To Regulations.

Chicago, Jan. championship foot
ball will come back to its old place
next fall Plans of the big three"
announced yesterday by Coach A A.
Stagg. Of the University of Chicago
contemplate a resumption of the former
days of real" championship schedules
with Chicago. Wisconsin. and Mime
sofa battling for the title in round
robin fashion
Coach Stage. Of the AIaroons, Dr.
Harry Williams of Minnesota, and Or
Q 2 Hutchins. Of Wisconsin. the con-
ference triumvirate, have arranged
tentative dates which will insure
games with each other next season.
although tho contracts have not yet
been signed. Michigan will be includ-
ed in the compact in case it returns
to the big nine" by February l. but
the preliminary plans scarcely antici-
pate the participation Of the Wolyer-
ines.
The new arrangement means that
the Maroons are sure of two big con-
ference contests, even though Michigan
drops out. Minnesota expects to take
on Wisconsin in addition to the Ma
rooms. and Wisconsin Z viii have its
hands fun with both the Gophers and
Chicago on its list.
If Michigan fails 10 come around TO
the conference viewpoint within the
month, tho school viii no longer figure
IN the Western championship, and win
not he able to get chance at the title
through the impGssibilitY of getting
representative Western games, the pro-
fcssors believe.
Coach Stagg has not decided further
on the makeup Of his schedule In
diana and Illinois are both likely to
get games. and if Michigan drops out.
there is a possibility that an Eastern
game may be scheduled If one OF the
Eastern schools is taken on, Chicago
viii have the heaviest schedule in
years
The big three plan has been con-
Sidered favOrably by all of the schools.
and there is no doubt that it will be
taken mp If Michigan stays out of the
conference" said Coach Stage. DIT.
Hutchins and DR.. Williams are both
in favor of the plan. and 1 believe it
viii result most satisfactorily for foot
ball in the West
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09

Totals. $50 So $40
LEAGUE


Totals. rs $40 627 Totals.
REAL, ESTATE LEAGUE
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
HOME-RUN JOHNSON
Pitching Phenom Develops
Into Wicked Slugger.
PLAYS BALL IN CALIFORNIA
Washington TxvIrIer Says He Has
Received Tempting 0iTers from
Outlaw Clubs, but Has Refused as
He wants To Continue tO Play
Hcre-Strikes Out 81 Bafsmen.

Walter Johnson. the willing working
Weiser Wizard. will not only be with the
Nationals next season, bat if his pitching.
in California this winter can be taken as
a criterion, he will even surpass his re-
markable performances Of last year.
In "a letter to friend an attaehe Of the
Senate. in this city. Johnson writes from
his home IN Fullerton, Cal. that be has
had several offers to join outlaw clubs,
but that he has declined them all and has
confined his ball playing TO Sunday
games with the team representing his
home
Johnson writes: 81 have played ball
nearly every Sunday since ! came home,
ard my arm is in fine shape. ] never let
it out too much, but just toss the bail
over. You ought 20 see He bat bat
better than amy man in the league and
there are some good hitters and pitchers
ont here I don't pun away Ike used 70
back there. 1 hit two over the fence for
two home runs thus far.
Likes 90 Play Here.
Il never thought of playing outlaw ball
here. There is good money i'm 1t, but in
tend to stick TO Washington as long as
can"
Johnson incIosed .he following clipping
from a California paper:
johnson pitched great game, striking
out eighteen. Johnson was also strong at
the bat lie got two hits, one a two
bacger. He also scored Santa Anas first
run. Meats caught a great game behind
the bat. freezing everything that Johnson
would put over the plate In the eight
games played Santa Ana has scored
81 runs 20 their opponents a. And in the
seven games pitched Johnson has struck
out ninety-eight of the opposing batters.
He has made thirteen hits out OF twenty
five times AT bat which gives him a bat
ting average Of $50"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
HARvARD's PROSPECTS BRIGHT.
squad of 1856 Men Report as Candi-
dates for Track Team.

Cambridge Jan. S-Candidates for the
Harvard track team turned out in large
numbers, 156 men reporting in answer TO
Capt. Dodge's call. an increase of p over
last year. They packed the assembly
room of the Harvard Union, and listened
to speeches by Coaches Garcelon. Quinn,
ard Lathrop. ex-Capt Mnot. Of last
years team. and NJ. H. stone, a former
Harvard distance runner.
In his speech. Minot announced that
he had presented three cups to be com
peted for by candidates for the jumps,
the weights and the hurdles. under
somewhat unusual circumstances. The
cups VII go TO the man in each OF
these three divisions Of track work VINO
has reported most consistently Tor
practice during tie season. and who has
shown the greatest improvement in his
work. The object of the cups is TO
stimulate as large a number OF men as
possible to report regularly for prae-
tee
Harvard's prospects this spring IT.
track events are excellent, as she has
back men who won "a out Of her total
points tn the dual meet with Yale last
year, as against men who won 2ila points
last year who will again be available at
Yale
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
BRUSH MUST PAY $1,000 FINE
National Commission Gives Giants
Owner One Week to Settle.
Action Result of Trouble i'm New
Orleans Last Spring-Leach May
Not Manage Cincinnati Reds.

Cincinnati. Jan. S.-The national
baseball commission. at its closing
session to-day. directed that President
John T. Brush. Of the New York Ma
tional League club. be notified at once
by wire that the fine Of 81 900 assessed
against the New York club by the com
mission several weeks ago must be
paid within week from to-day
The fine. it will be recalled. was a
sequel to the quitting of McGraw and
bis men in the midst OF an early spring
exhibition game last year. at New or
leans. with the Philadelphia Athletics
because Of a decision by Umpire Zim-
mer. McGraw refusing TO finish the
series. of which one game had been
played.
The members Of the commission de-
cIined 10 comment on to-days action
except to say that rulings Of the com
mission must be respected by the high
and lowly alike.
Brush viii really have only 500 to
pay. as the receipts of the one game
Of the series played viii he deducted
from the fine
The joint schedule committee fin
ished its labors to-day, also. and all of
the visiting magnates left the city to-
night
Barney Dreyfuss left with President
Pulliam for a visit to Louisville. but
viii return tomorrow. He said to-
night that he had not he1rd from Man
ager Fred Clarke regarding the pro-
posed deal whereby Tommy Leach was
To come 10 Cincinnati to manage the
Reds. The delay infthe deal indicates.
it is now believed, that some insur-
mountable obstacle is in the way of
the trade.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
LICENSES GRANTED CLUBS.
Others Are Held Up by the Wash
inEtOn Excise Board.

Announcement was made by the excise
board at the District building yesterday
that of the eighteen clubs OF the city
which had applied for a license To sell
liquor eight had been granted and ten
We're held up.
The denials were made, according 10
statements. because of the fact that the
initiation fee required by several of the
clubs was far too small and the Sunday
liquor law is abused.
The licenses held up are: Bartenders'
Club, Brightwood Driving Club, Cham
berlain Club, Home Club, Jolly Fat Mems
Club, Sparta Club. South Washington
Business Mems Club. Villa Flora Club,
Washington Jockey Club and Wine View
Pleasure Club.
Licenses were issued to the following
clubs:
Army and Navy Club, Century Club,
Eagle Club, Garrick Club. Metropolitan
Club University Club. Cosmos Club.
Washington Saengerbund
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09

Lynchburg, Jan. S-AIanager Jack Grim.
of the Lynchburg baseball club, has sign
ed Charlie Moss, who started out as
manager of the Portsmouth team last sea-
son, to captain the Hin Climbers this
year. With his players Moss was one
OF the most popular player-managers in
the league, and was universally liked
around the circuit off the field Moss
is quiet and unobtrusive On the Gia-
mond he is thoroughly aggressive. and
fights for every point Of the game as
though his life depended on II. With
two such wise heads as Jack Grim and
Charlie Moss AT the helm of the Hill
Climbers, there viii be something do
ing" with any club that tackles lynch
burg next season.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
LAST TRIBUTE TO OARSMAN.
Magnificent Public Funeral Ac-
corded HanInn at TORONTO.

Toronto. Ontario, Jan. S-Edward Han
Ian, former champion oarsman of the
world, was buried yesterday afternoon,
the city according him a public funeral
In the morning the remains lay in state
I'm ST Andrews Church. On the brow of
the dead champion was d laurel wreath.
placed there by his two sons. and banked
about the platform We're many floral
tributes. among them being a magnif-
cent wreath from the city. From HIS
until $50 thousands thronged the church
for a last glance at the dead athlete.
The route OF the procession to the Ne
cropolis was lined by thousands of citi-
zens, and many hundreds followed the
hearse in carriages. There was an I'M
mense crowd at The cemetery, where the
last simple services were performed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
ROUGH-HOUSE FIGHT A DRAW
Willie Fitzgerald Mixes 1t with
INK Russell.
Bad blood Existing Between PuEs
CuIminafeS in impromptu scrap
In Philadelphia POoIroom.


Special t1 The Washington Herald
Philadelphia Jan. Sink Russell and
Willie Fitzgerald. the feudlsts of Fish
town, fought q seething one-round bout
at catch weights and Kerry Cow rules,
early this morning. in a poolroom on Wal
nut street. between Eighth and Ninth.
There had long been bad blood between
the men. and il eliminated when they
met this morning.
The desperate lighting harp could re-
strain himself no longer, so ne advanced
and sent straight left to Uuks nose
They then stood toe TO toe, and about
two minutes of the hardest milling ever
seen here took place.
The men became winded, which gave
friends an opportunity TO pry them apart
Willie confessed that he was little
hasty-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
BLACKBURN WANTED $500.
used 30 Fight Charlie Hitte With
out Guarantee.

Albany, \. Y. Jan. S--The fight be
cen Charlie Hitte, Of this city. and
OK Blackburn. of Philadelphia. sched-
ed for last night, was called off at
q eleventh hour because Blackburn
fused to go on unless he was given
guarantee Of $500, win or lose.
II He telegraphed 10 his manager. Jake
darcy, of Schenectady. that unless he
scould get the guarantee he would not
go on. Hittes manager, William Parr.
Refused 10 guarantee $500 to Black
Iburn if he lost. but offered him that
sum if he won, and all the gate re-
oeipts. The police were on hand TO
stop the fight. but there was no occa-
sion for their services.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
G. ". U. IS ANGRY.
says Local Writers Have Been
Mean with Basketball Team.

Mean with Basketball Team.
From the G. W L. Hatchet.
From certain standpoint Graduate
Manager Wilson'S action in suspending
the basketball team until action by the
athletic council Is commendable. George
Washington cannot afford to play men
on her teams against whom there is the
slightest suspicion.
At the same time the interests Of the
students should be protected II man
is in regular attendance and free from
the faint Of professionalism, he has a
right 10 represent us on our athletic
teams, which no outside association can
deny
We are informed that the gentlemen,
regarding whom there has been so much
discussion while professionals under the
rules of the A. A. T.. are not considered
such under the rules of the Inter
collegiate Athletic Association, Of which
George Washington is a member In
other words while they have played with
who have received money, they have
never themselves received compensation
for athletic services. If this is the case.
1t may be that Manager Biddle was JUS
titled
With its usual diatoriness. the athletic
council has taken no steps toward in
vestigatiOn. Inquiries should be made at
once. ii the charges are true. an apology
Is due from the manager to the public
and 10 Yale. If they are untrue. an
apology IS due George Washington from
certain hOt-headed sporting editors in this
city.
If the George Washington athletic
council can convince itself that. the use
of two recognized professionals. who are
not students. is not a breach Of the
eligibility code then the manager should
be Censured for not getting together d
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09

A. ". Lawson, president of the new
Union Baseball League, was in Washing
ton yesterday and gave out the first
definite nfornatidh concerning the plans
of The outlaw organization TO place
club in this city,
'When we held our first meeting in
Philadelphia last month" said Lawson.
we drew up a tentative circuit, which
included Washington. Since that time
practically every city of any Importance
IN the East has sent in applications for
franchises, and as we must give all of
these applications consideration. we can
do nothing definite in regard to cur cir
cult until the local question is settled.
"Onc of the most attractive offers we
have received has come from Richmond.
/ visited that city early in the week and
found the Richmond people most en-
thusiastic about the league. They have
the money and are ready 10 start active
work as soon as we say the word.
AT the first meeting one of the fran
chises was awarded to E. c. I.angraf, of
New York, and he has selected Washing
ton as the city in which he viii place
club. Alr- LaRgraf is one of the most
active men we have. and he is already in
communication with Washington people
in an effort TO obtain the most suitable
site for a park.
LHngraf IL Planning.
mo Washington manager has yet been
appointed, but I expect 10 meet Mr.. Ian
graf within the next couple of weeks, and
then some final information will be given
out IN regard TO the club which we eX-
pect to place here.
In baseball particularly it is impossi-
bic TO talk until everything is so far ad-
vanced as to make failure impossible
We have our plans. They have been well
worked out, and they are good ones. But
we cannot at this time give them out
unless we wish 10 stand the risk of their
defeat by our opponents. And We don't
care to take that risk. That's the rea-
son can't say anything more definite at
present
I'VE do not expect to have trouble with
any of the older organizations. We sim
ply ask 10 be let alone. and to let live
We will wait until the Eastern League
schedule is anUomced, and then, if it is
not absolutely impossible. We will make
our schedule ft in so that there viii be
no conflict I'm any city. We realize that
the club that gives the best ball VIII get
the favor of the people. and We expect
TO have that best club. but even at that
we will be educating baseball fans who
Will patrouize Inc other league when we
are not Al home
Lawson left here for a trip through the
North
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
GEORGE DIXON'S FUNERAL.
Services Held over Remains of
Former Champion pugiIist.

Services Held over Remains of
Former Champion PugiIist.
New York. Jan. S,-Funeral services over
the remains of George Dixon. former
teather-weight champion pugilist of the
world who died IN Bellevue Hospital on
Monday, We're held this morning. after
which the body was sent to Boston on
the o'clock train in the care of an un-
dertakeT sent here by DiXon's Wife
The funeral in Boston will be- held at
the Charles Street African Methodist
Church AZ o'clock tomorrow.
after which the dead body will be- buried
in Mount Hope Cemetery, Joe Cans has
contributed 500 toward monument 10
be placed over Dixon's grave, while other
sporting men Of prominence say they will
HELM.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
Recommends Bernev GaIIagher.

Charley Hickman has recommended
Berney Gallagher. of this city. TO Bill
Bernhard. manager OF the Nashville club,
as the best pitcher in Washington 1t
is likely that the Aloysius club tw-rier
viii receive an offer to join the southern
League team.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
Die from CnrhoIic go.

Ida Redmon colOred, twenty-eight years
OF age, Of 1929 Ninth street northwest.
who works as a domestic at 1920 Four
teenth street northwest. while at the
latter place yesterday afternoon took
some carbolic acid for tOOthache. Acct
dentally she swallowed a few drops. She
died in the Emergency Hospital last
night
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
HaEgIi Quits Breeding Trotters.

Lexington, KY, Jan 81. b. Haggin
has decided to abandon the breeding Of
trotters, and has consigned the Stallion
knight, all mares and youngsters TO the
Kentucky Sales Company auction Fub-
ruary l0-l5. and after that date running
horses will be bred at Eimendorf Park
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
COMPANY G CUNT LOSES.
Athletic Association Team COntin-
ueS Its Winning streak.

The Athletic Association Quint, leaders
,1f sectien B of the City League, added
An6ther victory to its string by trimming
Company G by a 10 p i'm the Center
Market gymnasium in the basketball
game last night
Ellis and Rontz starred for the winners,
while Duncan lead his team mates in
field goals with S to his credit. Lineup:
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
DIR. H. H. DonneIIy Resigns.

Dr. H H. Donnelly, assistant bacterioiO-
gist in the District health department. has
rendered his resignation to the Commits
sioners. to take effect at the pleasure Of
the health officer
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
Cans sends 500 to Dixon Fund.

Baltimore. Jan. S.-Joe Cans yesterday
sent a check for 800 to a New York news
paper to go toward a fund to build
monument to George Dixon, the famous
ex-feather~weight champion. who died in
New York.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09

Our revival cost but $4,000, and yet
Loco members have joined our churches.
well. parson, I think ] could have
hired that number TO join for 50 apiece.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
SHIFT IN CUBS PLANS.
Chicago Club Decides 60 PrOIOIfg
Stag at West Baden.

Chicago Jan. S--J'pon receipt o. letter
from Manager Chance of the world beat
ers yesterday President Murphy an
nounced a little shift in the training plans
of the Cubs. THE manager favors spend
ing ten days at West Baden instead Of
only a week. ana so the team will start
from here March 8 for the Southern In
diana resort, and leave there March Is for
Vicksburg. Miss Ten days will be spent
at Vicks5urg. the opening game OF the
trip being scheduled for Sunday, March
Is, the day the team arrives there. The
complete list of other engagements is as
follows:
jackson. Miss March .
Montgomery, Ala. March IS and e.
Atlanta, ia. March q aud %
Chattanooga, Tenn. March 81 with Toledo.
birmingham, Ala, April l. . aud g.
Memphis, Tenn, April I and s.
Nashville Tenn, April and {.
Evansville, Ind. April 8
TerTe Hautc Ind April g.
Fert Wayne, Ind. April 10.
Indianapolis, Ind, April II.
DAYTON, Ohio Auril Il and g.
The champs win stay at Dayton until
the day before the league season opens.
Ntlit'"6h no MVih mas hFVH d"AV Oh biN
schedule yet, it is expected that the Cubs
will open their campaign at Cincinnati
April Is.
\ DIT of bad news was confirmed in
Chances letter, The manager has been
sort OF down and out for several days
with a lame foot. and il is feared "a small
bone is broken. The injured pedal Will be
put under the N-Tay Immediately. So that
whatever the trouble proves tO be- il may
be cured before the baseball season be-
gins.
TIE Cub leader was in rather poor con-
dition much of last year. and i'm the hope
Of beginning the 1908 season iu the best
possible trim he viii pat in two weeks Of
preparatory training at Hot Springs be
fore he comes TO Chicago to take the team
TO West Baden.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
CnNDplERC
AL LEAGUE.
DISTRICT DUCkPIN LEAGUE.
C,1hs Hammers


Totals. - 80 H6 40 I0Ials--..--. as 81 46
The semi finals Of the duekpin tournament at the
ROYAL viii end Saturday, January u. Glass 4
finals viii be rolled Monday January g. and Glass
3 Wednesday January Is
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
Al LAWSON IN TOWN
President Of Union League
Talks of Plans.
LANGRAF LOCAL MAGNATE

Aew York Man Has Washington
Franchise and Is Now Making an
Effort to Obtain Suitable Site for
Park for Outlaw Club la washing
ton-NIany Cities Wish TO Join.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09
.RIFLEMEN IN SESSION
National Association Meets
at the New Willard.
WORK OF YEAR IS REVIEWED

SecPeiary's Report DiscIoses SPLEEN
did Progress of the Organization
within the Past Year-President,
Members of Cabinet, senators. and
Others Become Members.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1908-01-09

G0als-Ellis 49,. Lewis Hl. B0utz "a. Crown o.,
COllmgsWUTth, Dennis. Duncan 49, Herbert O., Tr-
mage l3l. Free throNs-Lewi5 e. TWmage o.. Ref
sTee-Nlr. Ross Timer Mr.. Coleman
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Oakland.

GrOmObOi ............ 81
Miss Rilie.............. IS
Treasure Seeker ..... 50
Lewiston evening teller. [volume] (Lewiston, Idaho) 1903-1911, 1908-02-18

control of the situation was hers, not
in the control of this irresolute young
man who stood so silently considering
her. Strange that she should be
ashamed of her own innocence. willing
that he believe her accomplished In
such arts, enchanted that he no longer
perhaps suspected genuine emotion In
the swift, confused sweetness OF her
1rst kiss.
why do you take it so seriouslyY'
she said, laughing and studying him,
certain now of herself in this new dis
gutse.
DO you take it lightly?'' he asked.
striving to smile.
81? AS l must, you know. Yop
don't expect to marry me, do you, Mr..
| Siward?"
"F'- He choked up at that grimiy
for awhile.
Walking slowly forward together she
fell into step frankly beside him, near
him-too near. TRY to be sensible"
she was saying gayly. At like you so
much, and 1t would be horrid to have
| you NOPE, you know. And. besides,
even II l cared for you there are rea-
| sons, you know-reasons for any girl
to marry the man | am going to mar
ry. So. you see, l could not marry
| you even If I"-her voice was inclined
| to tremble, but she controlled it;
would she never learn her role?-
'even If / loved you"
Then her tongue stumbled and was
CT 49,
| side through the fading splendor of the
year, exchanging no further speech.
Toward sunset their guide hailed
them, standing high among the rocks
silhouette against the sky. And be
yond him they saw the poles crowned
with the huge nests of the fishhawks,
marking the last rendezvous at Osprey
Ledge.