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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11

BEDFORD CITY. May31o.-In the success
and interest displayed In the field -day con-
tests yesterday, Randolph Macon Academy
exceeded all past experiences in the eighteen
wears OF tho career of this admirable school.
Tho Following are the contests and the
winners:
senior ball throw won by Rowe-loo
yards inches.
Junior ball thrown, won ny borh-s'
senior running high jump. won by Nc
Kay--4 feet he inches.
Junior running high jump, won by G..
Shepherd.
Junior 1oo-yard dash, won by g. shep-
hcrG--1a seconds.
:. Running broad jump. won by Rowc-l7
feet inches.
lib feet.
rutting shot, won by Reese-s5 feet. 6
Inches.
CEesncy-7 feet inches
Senior standing broad jump, won by Rowe
IS feet 10 inches
feel et':' inches inch s'N 800
Hurdle race, won BY Rowe-ls 40 seconds.
Pole vault, won by Cox feet.
600 yard dash, won by Rowe--23 as sec
High kick won by ovcrby--7 feet.
Standing high jump, won by Rowe-4 feet
3 inches.
Three-legged race. won by Clifford and
I
Cason.-.l5 seconds.
shoe race, Won by Clark,
Potato race, won by Woodhouse.
Backward race, won By Rowe.
ricll-n back race, Won by Ambrose and
ellis
One-milc race, won by Bussel--5 minutes
Ii seconds.
Mile relay race, Won by casons teams
minutes "a seconds.
H. A.. Rowe champion.
In the evening the handsome building was
brilliantly Illuminated and profusely deco
rated with a wealth of spring flowers, NOT
lest fair than the lnssies In beautiful even
ing costumes, who thronged the building
attended by their gallant escorts. There
We're also numerous friends and patrons
nor the school.
IL the large auditorium. which was also
| profusely decorated series OF interesting
| exercises took place. First the prizes 70,
1.-THE contests We're presented. all OF them
|, desirable. presented by business AIMS and
hfrlends OF the school,
i Mr. s. S. LAMBETH Jr., was the orator Of
| the occasion, and was witty, eloquent and
| delightful throughout
4 moment Of Intense Interest to the ynunl
\ people was when the vote WAS by ballot fol-
| q queen 10 crown the victor the result Of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
PRESIDENT TAKEN FOR
TRAINER OF BOXERS

Jim corbett has added another good story
to his monologue since visiting President
Roosevelt at the White House several weeks
ago. He tells the story himself. as follows
Most of the old-tlmers take on weight
after the cessation OF training rigors I
have not taken on moro than five or ten
pounds. Not long ago at the White House
/ met President Roosevelt. In q spirit of
nun he said Come on, will surprise the
boys, Locking arms with me. he led me
down the corridors of the Capitol building.
Az we were passing couple of pages from
the senate chamber one of them recog-
niued mo, and pushing his partner, said:
Eats lin Corbett. de champeen. Gazing
at me for a moment the one addressed in
double lamps?' oh, OATS de champeen's
itraner,' was the reply. The President
heard it and was convulsed with mirth."
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
WILLIAM AND MARY TEAM
DISBANDS FOR THE SEASON

elected captain for next year. The
choice was a popular one, and met With
almost unanimous approval from the
student body. Joynes has been a stu
dent at William and Mary for two SEES
sions. and during that time has made
a very en"iahle reputation Both III
football and baseball he has been
prominent figure. and much of the sue
cess in athletics during the past two
sessions has been due to his Individual
playing and to his efforts in behalf OF
the team. During last football season
he was acknowledge to be one of the
best players in the State, and was even
mentioned as possible half back for
an all-Virginia team. With the assur-
ance of his presence next year. the stu
dents are confident Of another success
full year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
CAME TO-DAY WILL
Be HARD FOUGHT
Richmond College and Randolph.
Macon Meet in Deciding
Contest.

On account of the tic between Ran
dolph Macon. William and Mary ard
Richmond College for the champloi'll.E
cup good deal of interest will lie
the first of the two dectdir.; games.
Although the Yellowjackets liAvn bacn
defeated twice by the spiders. III, hv
small scores. the game this cfternoon
promises to be one of the hardest
fought ever played on Broal Ssrcct
diamond. Each college is determined
to show the other a thing or two. and
spirit runs high. Both teams are i'll
almost perfect trim Coach Dunlap has
put the Spiders through a week of
hard practice. and If his wards do not
win he will want to know why.
All lovers of good. clean college ball,
as we'll as the royal supporters of
Lipe's Colts. will find ample diversion
at this game. The Spiders are conf
dent that they will put UP one of the
best fights that they have this seasop.
The Yellowjackets are not wanting liz
determination TO win.
| On the firing line for Richmond
Denny Wright, one of the best collegs
twirlers in the state. will be pitteC.
against either Drewry or Gravely botl,
| formidable slab artists. Behind the
bat for Richmond Ianky Lodge. Rich
mond's crack catcher. will officiate.
while for the visitors Beville will be
at the receiving end. Here is the bat
ting order of both teams:
Richmond College - Gardner. left
field; Sheppard, third base: HANDY.
second base; Lodge, catcher; ID.
Wright. pitcher; G. Wright. centre
field; Gwathmev, shortston; Ezekiel.
first base: Smith right field
Randolph Macon-Story. right field:
Lancaster, third base; Beale. shortstop:
Beville. catcher: Hite, LETT field: New
man, first base: Pritchard. second base:
Barrow. centre field; Drewry or
Gravely pitcher.
The game will be called PROMPTLY at
1880 o'clock Karzler. of the Richmond
team. will probably handle the indica-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
Too Many Walks.

s CHICAGO, ILL, May To-, Lei1eld'a
the locals two runs in the sixth In
ming of .hc first game, Four more
were added in the seventh. Pittsburg
won the second game, to 0, on Was-
ncr's steal and Abby's hit to centre,
First game:
Score by Innings, r. II. u.
Chicago ........0 10000 o. OF 0
PittsburS ,.....0 0 0 0001 L. & 1
Batteries: Brown and King; Leiheld
and Gibson Time, 1:4o Umpire o'Day
Second game:
Score by innings: r. Fl, D.,
G Isi ,..,..,,',o 9 y AZ ~ . ~ 9
Batteries: pfeister, overall and Mo-
ran; Willis and Gibson. Time, 1:l0
Umpire. O'Day.
Give aud Take.
ST. LOUIS, MO-, May l0-Cincinnati
and st. Louis broke oven to-day, Gin
cinnati taking the first game, 3 to Q,
while the home team won the second,
s to Z.
ST score 2cais ey'nA'nS5so; 90 % q I =
Cincinnati ..,...1 100000 o--a ,
Batteries Karger and Marshall;
Ewing and schlei. Time, l:4t. I'm
pire, Rudderhan,.
Second game;
Score Ivy innings; r. y. i,
e al i,9,.A '',.ii Sso Q oo-S
Batteries: Lush, IIis'glnbothams Me-
Glynn and Bliss and Ludwig. McCarr
thy, Tozer, Spade and Sehlei, Time,
I2:20, Inlpire. Rudderham,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
SPORTS OF THE WEEK

regatta to be held September nth. The
sentiment of the oarsmen apparently
tends toward the selection OF the Poo
mac River at Washington for this years
races.
A meeting of automobilsts will be
held In New York next Friday for the
purpose of discussing and endeavor-
ing to bring about speed and endure
cisco.
This week the National League clubs
of the East invade the West and West
ern clubs of the American League Will
play in the East
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
RECORD OF LEAGUE
Victor Accorsini Complies Date of vir-
ginia Teams In illustrated Pamphlet.

In pretty little pamphlet Victor
Accorsni of Lynchburg, has complied
a complete record OF the year 1907
of the Virginia League. In which he
also gives this seasons schedule. There
are plenty of ILLUSTRATIONS of the local
league. sntcrspersed With pictures OF
ers. Accorsin mixes in a little dope
about the Virginia League. which will
be found great aid to poor memo
ries.
The pamphlet is from the press of
the Virginia League Record Publish
ing Company, Of Lynchburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
--'-----ss..----------------
SOUTHERN LEAGUE
Mobile Tn,scs Gnm,c.

At Mobile Ala
Score By innings. II. II. r.;
New Orleans. :. % o 0 900 0 Ill s
Mobile ..... .O0.021o 0--4 s u
Batteries; Fritzand Matthew's; Hick-
man and Massing Time. 1880 un-
pires, Fitzs!mmons and O'Brien.
Little Rock Wins.
at Memphis. Tenn
!. Score by innings: r, H. E q
Little Rock. 0oO01 0O00-1
Memphis 100000 900 o II
Batteries: Buchanan and Wood: Cur
rity and Owens. Time, LEO. Umpire,
Carpenter.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11


The first tennis matches of the sea.
son were PLAYED at the Hermitage Club
Friday and Saturday between the Unit
versity of Virginia team and members
of the club. The former won in sim
giles and the latter in doubles While
the exhibition was not fast IT was as
good as could be expected at this
early date. or more Importance was
the interest shown in the games. Ten
mis- has always been popular sport in
Richmond. and some likely players
promise to develop this year.
TOO much cannot be said in praise
of the officials of the Deep Run Hunt
and race meet for Thursday, Friday
and Saturday OF this week. Every
thing is in readiness and ready for
the opening at this moment. The show
of any aver held in Virginia. Tire
number of amateur horses Is not only
the greatest ever brought together
at any previous meet. but they are the
best that the state can breed, which
is putting It strong.
In the sixteen classes there are
over $50 entries, while in the handi-
cap alone forty hunters are to- ap-
pear Horsemen from all parts of the
country viii convene here this week.
The track meets at Virginia and at
Wash agton and Lee Saturday We're
notable ones. Aside from Rector's per r
formance two other university records
we're broken. Lawrence Martin, in the
pole vault. cleared the bar at 10 feet
. inches. defeating the heretofore In
vincible Sterrett. of George Washing
ton. Edwin Holiday and Archie Ran.
dolph both broke the high jump record
at . feet 10 1-2 inches
At Lexington three Washington and
Lee records We're broken and the nle NEE,
proved the most successful ever held.
Luker. quarter-mile:. steele. e2o-yard
hurdles. and McCoaf, mile run, We're
the makers of new records. Westlaken,
nuarter-mile; Literal. hammer throw
and Diffendol, shot-put, broke three
OF the Wilson Field records.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
PITCHING ARM WON
NEW TIGER a WIFE

Johnny Summers. the Detroit pitcher, Is
Il diamond romance hero. according to John
re hnson, the Boston, baseball man. Sum-
mers was attending an Indiana college when,
at the tender age OF eighteen. he met a girl
wLo was one year his Junior. The score
card showed nothing but errors for Johnny
II he couldn't have tho girl
But how can you earn liylng?" she
asked.
Summers was stumped at last bright
idea struck him.
IT can pitch baseball" he replied.
She agreed, and Summers tried out with
Was ssI purchased by Grand Rapids and then
Went to Indianapolis, Detroit bought him
last year, and Jennings says he Is major
league callbre beyond u doubt. The girl OF
seventeen Is now the wife of twenty-five
and Summers Will own his own club soon II
their present habits are kept up.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
CALLS BURNS A BUFFER

to agree to the record breaking terms
Of the English promoters Is as fol-
lows: "If / meet johnson l will be
Obliged to meet negro asplrants all
along the line.'' English sportsmen
however, believe that Burns Is really
agraid to meet Johnson. The latter has
been the recipient OF unusual atten-
ton on the part Of the English sport
ing public. His rooms at the Adelph
Hotel are crowded nightly by English
men and women, who pay him homage.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11

Tho last two weeks. have been misai
cradle for baseball all over the coun-
try. and the pitchers that went through
I;it without suffering serious conse-
duences are lucky. The temperatura
has been of the character that ties
up and stiffens the muscles OF twlr!.
er's arm IN a manner that takes days
Of warm weather and much nursing
to make right again.
The Richmond box artists have Ia e e,,,,
Several Cities in the league that many
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11

on the instant. We comprehend but
hazily at first. and only after long; but.
chuckins philosophy, I'll give you my
tip that not half the bunch that hang
out at the park on sunny afternoons
are able to realize that the Lawmakers
are playing winning ball-real, sure
enough, catch 'em ana soak EN- base
ball.
Nevertheless. they are. and the rest
of the league Will have to brace up
a whole lot to get in the running.
Portsmouth has got the fastest fielding
team that has appeared here against
Richmond, and yet they were out
Gelded Saturday in easy style. Ison Is
doing some fine work at second. and
seems to play little better every day,
while that habit he has of putting q
dent into the left field bleachers is de-
cidedIy commendable. Boyle has been
showing up mighty well behind the bat
lately aud cuts the runners off at
second in fine style.
jackson is worth watching closely:
before the end of the season he Is
liable TO make everybody sit up and
take notice. In fact, his promise is un-
limited. az he is practically green
pitcher. with vast variety of curves
and great speed.
During the past week every member
of Lipe's squad has made first-class
showing.
This morning the team leaves for
Iynchburg. and there should be some
hot games played during the next three
days. 1t is a pretty sure thing that
the result will be two TO one in favor OF
either side.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE
ncsults Yesterday.

At st. Louis: First game. st, Louis,
o.. Cincinnati. 8. Second game, st,
Louis, s: Cincinnati. I.
At Chicago: Chicago, 6 Pittsburg, Q.
Second game Chicago, 0; Pittsburg, l..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
Standing OF the Clubs.
Games ,ro-Dn,
Broke Even.

Philadelphia at Washington.
New York at Boston
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DETROIT GETS z
FROM ST. LOUIS
chicago-Cleveland, Cincinnati-st.
Louis and Chicago-Pittsburg
Broke Even.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Results Yesterday

At St. Louis: First game ST. Louis,
2; Detroit, g. Second game, st. Louis
At Chicago: First game. Chicago. i.
Cleveland. 8. SECOND game, Chicago
- cleveland. 0.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11


suffering shut out in the other. .
to o.
First game
The score by innings: r. H. e.
Chicago. ....... 0001 00-1 0
Cleveland. 100000 0o-3 IL 0
Batteries: White and Sullivan;
Thielman and Bemis. Time. 1:45. Ur-
pires, O'Loughlin and Evans.
Second game
The score by innings; r. II. E.
Chicago. o001o1O0@-a l
Cleveland. .... 0000O0o00-- 4 9
Batteries: Smith and Sullivan;
Chech and Clarke. Time. 1890. UNI
pires. oLoughlin and Evans. Time,
1:30.
Got Both.
ST. LOUIS. MO-. May 1o.-Detroit
took both games from st. Louis to-
day. Wild pitching and erratic field
ing were mainly responsible for st.
Louis's defeat.
First game
The score by innings: F. Il. Z;
Detroit 1890. oo1oo4o1 IS s 1
Batteries: Petty and Spencer: Dom
ovan and Payne. Time. 1:4o. Umpire,
Egan.
Second game
The score by innings r. H. Z.
st. LOUISE. 00003010-4 l
Detroit. ..... 4030101 Oil IS l
Batteries: Dineen. Graham and Ste
phens; 1iillian and Payne. Time, 2:10.
Umpire, Egan.
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standing of the Clubs.
Games To-day.

Games TO-Day.
Philadelphia at Chicago.
New York at Pittsburg.
Brooklyn at st, Louis
Boston mt Cincinnati.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11
FIELD DAY AT RANDOLPH
MACON ACADEMY A SUCCESS

which was that upon Miss Elizabeth Evart
was conferred this honor, who chose as her
maids Miss Katharine Hulcher and Miss
Nellie Fitzpatrick, who We're escorted to the
dnis. and the queen assumed the royal
chair. Tho victor and champion of the
sports, Mr.. II. a. Rowe, came forward and
knelt at her feet, and she placed upon his
brow the laurel wreath. presented on a sill
vtr salver by little Miss Sumter Smith.
Tho audience were requested to remain
seated, when y most interesting event fol-
loved. The alumni, society which had
been organized in the afternoon. assembled
who, since the establishment of the school
has been the principal, was requested to
Join them, when on behalf of the alumni,
Nir. Hambleton Shcpperd. of washington. D,
C., presented him an elegant silver loving
CUP. He was taken completely by surprise,
but most npprecat!ngly and gracefully eN-
pressed his thanks.
In tho afternoon the alumni hero organ
ised by clccting c. NJ. White. Of Washing
ton presidents, Mr., John Nv. Nicholson,
Charleston, S. c.. Vice. president; Mr.. W. L..
will take place in June, 1910, the twentieth
session
A most delicious and lavish feast OF cream
and cake was served all the guests In tho
large and tastefully decorated dining room
oLYMrlo DISTANCES
IN ENGLISH MEASURE
AS, all of the track events on the Olympic
program are measured in meters. the follow
ing list OF events, with the distances In
meters, converted Into English yards Will be
nt assistance;
100 meters dash. .lO9.3 yards
gao meters dash, ,.,.,.,,...,,. .2lS.6 yards
tan meters .,.,,,.....,...,'ds.,s Yards
$50 meters run,,.,..,.......'.,.S1 Yards
l,N0o meters run,..I''.,,,....',l,65s yards
loo meters hurdles. .,......4..,.,lN o. yards
4OO meters hurdles, .........,,..i37.a yards
;. 200 meters steeIiechase. ....a, 1915 yGtds
Five-mile rnh, ,g',,,.'''t.', 's'o4 Kilometers
Marathon race t25 mlles). ~. 40 kilonletcrs
Three mile team race.,.. ..,.s4S kilometers
1900 meters walk. ,.......'..,,,.3,S2h yards
The field events are as follows, but the
measurements will be according to tho me-
triG system:
Standing broad jump,
Standing high jump,
Running broad jump.
Running high jump.
Hop, step and jump,
I Pole vault, 8it
Hammer throw,
Shot put. -
Discus throw,
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CHICAGO, ILL. May 1O.-Cleveland
broke even with Chicago here to-day
winning the first game. 8 to /. with a
batting rally in the ninth inning. and
suffering shut out in the other
to o.
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arms are in bad shape. Warmer wealth
err is scheduled for to-day, and 1t is
hoped that the last traces of winter
have hung around the diamonds Of
this season
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11

BEDFORD CITY. May 1o.-1n the success
and interest displayed In the tield-day con-
tests yesterday Randolph Macon Academy
exceeded all past experiences in the eighteen
years of tho career of this admirable school.
The following are the contests and the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-05-11

Fans are stil unable to realize the
baseball situation, The lead held by
the Lawmakers seems too good to be
true, and the results OF games played
they read twice over and then give up
trying to believe that 1t is actual and
not fancy, 1t is n psychological phe-
nomepn that the brain Is unable to
accent any very bad or very good news
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-28

High School Athletes of Eastern Washington
to Compete on Rogers Field
May 7, 8 and 9

relay, instead of being half-mile, as
in the past, has been heightened out
to a mile. The hammer and shot used
will be of the twelve pound class.
Last year the idea was first advanced
of having the public speaking contests.
which are held in connection with the
track and field meet, divided into two
divisions, but the proposition was not
carried out. This year, however, a
sharp distinction will be made and
from the outset the division into dram
attic and oratorical selections will pre-
vail. Schools may elect whichever
division they wish to enter, provided
that not more than fifteen schools will
be allowed in either group. The Sc
lections will be assigned to the proper
division until the maximum is reached,
when the committee reserves the right
to reassign and place the school in the
division not filled.
The eligibility rules of the Wash
ington High School Athletic Associa-
tion will govern all the contests. while
the field rules will be the same as
those in use at the Wash. State Col.
meet of last year. No team represent
ing any school shall consist of more
than twelve contestants, and each
school will be allowed to compete in
but one of the public speaking con-
tests.
The expenses of one contestant in
public speaking and four athletes, pro-
viding a relay team is run, will be
borne by the committee. If no relay
team is run, then the expenses of but
three athletes will be paid.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-28

On the dates of May Z, 8 and 9. the
high schools of Washington situated
east of the Observation-Disclosures will have
their representatives in Pullman for
participation in the annual track and
field meet. which will be held on Rog-
ers Field on the above dates. This
year and in future years interscholas-
tic contests will be conducted jointly
by the university and the state college,
the university including only the high
schools west of the summit in its
meets, while the state college will
invite only those east of the same sum-
nit. BY this arrangement the cham
pionship matreial of one section will
be gathered together to meet the same
class of athletic ability in the other !;
that is, the biggest point winners east
of the mountains Will be formed into
a team to compete with the highest
point winners west of the divide. The
personnel of the team will include
men from various high schools, and
in all probability no school will have
more than one or two representatives
on the team. This dual meet will be
held in Seattle May %, and the next
year will be held at the Washington
State College. Owing to a conflict
of dates, the meet at the university
will not be pulled off on the same dates
as at the state college, but will be
held May Is and 16.
The athletic events of the coming
meet will include the regulation track
and field contests, and in addition there
has been added the so yard dash. The
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-28
PLAN FARM MAGAZINE

Plans are in the making for the pub
LEGATION of a monthly farm magazine.
At present a committee of agricultural
students are investigating the possi-
bilities of such a publication. When
they have completed their task writ
ten and detailed report will be read be-
fore joint meeting of either the
whole membership or elected delegates
from the various departments inter-
ested. The object of such paper is
to clearly set before the farmers of the
state knowledge of the work done
here and attempt to get them to take
advantage of it. More farmers would at
tend our short courses if they properly
understood. More farmers bulletins
would he issued If the farmers knew
of their publication. More farmers
wives would use improved methods of
housekeeping and sewing if they only
knew how. Besides this, more farm
ers will be willing to send their child
rem to college if they see on paper that
their sons and daughters are learning
and telling them things of which they
themselves had never dreamed. The
material may be supplied by either
faculty or students. 1t is the inten-
ton that cuts and drawings shall be
freely used. The paper will be financed
by small subscription price of fifty
cents per year and advertisements of
wholesale implement houses and large
stock breeders. A sample copy will
probably be issued this coming June
in order to prepare the way for next
years editor.
Such paper is not dream of am
bilious youths of our college. 1t is a
copied suggestion working successfully
in number of Eastern Agricultural
College and one copy has been issued
by our sister institution at Moscow.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1908-03-28

The Pullman Art Circle met at
the home of Mrs. o. E. Henderson,
Tuesday, March "a. Twenty-six mem
bers were present. The circle will
meet Tuesday afternoon. March 81,
with Mrs. j. M. Palmerton.