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The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

FAILS 70 DAMPEN
ENTHUSIASM AT BIG GAMES

presented scene fully as thrilling, but
perhaps not quite so romantic. Flags
OF every nation fiuttered: tongues or
every land babbled and hurled forth
cheers.
The original intention regarding to-
DAY was not carried out. IL was
Planned TO have a parade and 10 give
over the entire day To ceremonies But
this was changed by the committee In
charge which decided upon carrying
out portion OF the program SO as
soon as ossible after the initial dis.
lay the l,500-metre race was an
nounced
The american team is sure OF car
Fgine on many OF the honors. In
nearly all or the weight throwing
contests. the standing high jump. the
standing long Jump. the pole vault
and the 100 and 200.metre dashes Il
looks as though the Yankees will win
without difficulty. The Americans are
also reasonably sure OF the hurdle
contests and the running broad Jump.
However. In the 400 and S0Ometre
races the struggle will be strenuous
one. British contenders look very
strong In the walks and long distance
running events America does not ex.
pect TO win the marathon although
Canada, unless Tom Longboat Is ex-
PEELED, has a good show for suprem,
acy.
The Americans usually went 10
Brighton for their training and are
finished 10 the pink OF condition. The
veteran trainer, Michael Murphy. az.
ter careful last look at his charges
said:
There Is not a man overturned,
and all are tit as they can be. I am
confident and expect TO see the Amer
lean team capture Its share Of the
honors."
Rain was the only marring feature.
but SO splendid was the outlook that
this did not detract from the enthus-
iasm. Indeed. there were many who
overlooked the damp weather entire
ly. asserting that the conditions could
not be better
As the athletes passed In review
before King Edward this morning.
such roar went up from thousands
OF Threats as 10 echo and re-echo To
the American team or ninety members
was accorded the honor OF leading the
parade and when they passed In re-
view the cheering was unbounded.
Capt Garrels, OF the team. carried
the stars and stripes
Three kings and many lesser mem.
bers OF royalty sat In the imperial
box this afternoon when the games
proper opened King Edward. who Is
sport-loving monarch, cheered heart
lily as the particularly good work was
done.
The best OF feeling prevails among
the athletes and the spectators. In
deed In the review this morning the
cheering that greeted the American
team was only scarcely less in vol
ume than that which heralded the
coming OF the English.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13
Sporting Notes

Olympic game. hold the center of the
Incidentally, America won the military
shoot at Bisiey Saturday. They cant
stop us!
Gilbert recently y"nited over Ia , feet S az
U. S. barring accidents
gather Sunday at Put Bay, for tho
annual Inter. regatta
The Tigers are batting .25a, which IL
still ten points shy OF their 1907
average. but they are climbing fast.
Tommy Prendergast II baek from the
west with a doleful story about how
the top-notch lightweights lodged
his game.
The Burroughs team disposed of the
Fords, their closest competitors In
the Manufacturers league race, on
Saturday, and virtually cinched their
pennant.
A large crimp has been put In the bat
ting average OF Mr. Crisis. but he still
leads the league, though Ira Thomas.
In second place. has been at bat twice
as often.
One hit was NIL Jerry UtIey allowed the
Monroe Orioles. and the club team In
still unbeaten this year. Experts be-
lieve the ID. A. c. has the best team
in Its history.
Spite, the new 2I-footer, won the Walk
er plate at the Country club yester-
day, and stamped herself as the best
one OF the Upton class boats to RAGS
I'm Detroit since spray made her ad-
vent.
President Bryce. OF the Columbus club,
one OF the best known American as
ISOLATION magnates, and a man OF fine
reputation among his colleagues. fell
dead at hts park Sunday OF heart dis
ease.
The entries for the races to be held at
the Michigan state Fair the week OF
Sept s. comprises fine lot, Including
the best OF the Short Ship bunch, as
well as some horses OF the mile-track
variety.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

marked the Olympiads of ancient
times. the parades and opening cere-
monies conducted before the king to-
day upheld the time honored tradi-
tons OF the games, The first Olympic
games were carried on In Greece at
an age SO remote as 10 almost make
them myths rather than chronicles
OF old times proves.
The vast stadium, capable OF hold.
ing nearly 100000 persons, and $4,000
in comfort. was we'll filed this morn.
ing when the preliminary events were
commenced IL was an inspiring
scene and one which will be remem'
bered by all who saw IL, Indeed.
there were not few who were In
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

spired TO allow their minds to run
back over the centuries picturing to
themselves the scenes In those an.
cient amitheatres which housed the
Olympic performers In ancient Greece.
Instead OF being walled by the noun
tains In the far distance and bathed
i'm warm sunshine from blue and never
changing skies: instead OF the pict'
uresque attire OF the contenders and
the spectators who filled up the stad-
ium: instead OF the CLINT OF sunshine
upon armor and spear points and the
waving plumes upon helmet crests
and the cries in the ancient tongues
OF all but forgotten days-instead OF
all this the English stadium today
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13
|TIGES AND BROWNS SHY
AT THE .6OO=MARK HURDLE

or blame between them For the ef
fectiye distribution of the Information
an excellent innovation would be an
order requiring each Official scorer 70
rule on the matter, the Information
10 be included IN the box score.
Were that blank amended by
two lines, one including the name
Of the winning and the other set
ting forth the name OF the losing
pitcher, the fans az large and tho
unofficial statistlelans on whom
the general public Is forced to rely
for the most OF its Information,
would be enabled TO dope their
games Immediately and with final.
ttv
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13
Noteworthy Events in the
American League Race

Donovan was hit hard, especial
Iy by GessIer, and the Tigers lost
their first game OF the eastern
trip to Boston, 7 to 3.
Washington batted the unbeat.
en- Dlneen out Of the box and won,
q to 2. Hughes twIrIing finely.
New York which had Just been
defeated In five stralght~games by
Detroit, took two contests from
Cleveland, both by scores OF to
2, Hogg and Lake pitching.
For the second time In as many
days, the sox mixed in a t6-Innlng
game, Walsh finally defeating
Vlckers at Philadelphia. 5 to 4.
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tSouthpaw Bailey in the Browns list
OF victories and defeats and thus
leads Donovan by one game, which
most OF the unofficial statisticians had
given 10 the southpaw
THIS INSTANCE SERVES AS A
FINE ILLUSTRATION OF THE AID.
INSTABILITY OF PASSING ON THE
WON AND LOST NATTER Off
CIALLY. IMMEDIATELY AFTER
THE GAME is PLAYED.
The writer has several times advo-
Gated in this column an American
league rule, making II obligatory on
the offcial scorer In cases where
more than one pitcher oficiates on
the firing line. to adiudicate the credit
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(COnIinued from First Page)
contests is tomorrow when the pro-
gram will start at 10 O'Clock in the
morning
The program as arranged allows
games from 10 o'clock In the morning
until noon and In the afternoon from
. 80 on.
In addition 20 the hundreds or con
testants there are thousands OF peo-
pie gathered here from oil parts OF
the world 10 witness the events. They
come from the continent. from over
seas and from various sections Of the
British isles.
In keeping with the splendor that
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13
NELSON IS NOW
THE RICHEST PUG

Battling Nelson-youll have to call
him champion now--can lay his horny
mitts upon more available cash today
than any other fighter In the business.
In his climb to the position as top
notch lightweight OF the world the
Dane has passed the 100000 figure
and is now busily engaged In reach.
ing the 100000 figure.
To date Nelson has acquired all OF
the choice real estate In Hegeswich
now known as Burnham. Besides this
he recently purchased some vineyard
property In California
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13
Costly Swc arInd.

A curious custom prevails at an
Edinburgh hotel. Whenever Gus
toner Is heard TO swear he is re-
quired to place a penny in box on
the bar counter II is not a matter
for surprise that the landlord hears
much less bad language than some OF
his fellow publicans in the capital OF
Scotland Tit Bits.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13
BIG CROWDS STILL RULE
AT WINDSOR'S RACING

would be taken at New Orleans. and
replied that he expected test case
| would be made OF the Locke anti-rac-
ing bill shortly, and that he was Very
hopeful OF the outcome
Dixie IIimmel. the only favorite &c
win. was well played by her owner
julie Carson and his friends.
Harry White arrived Saturday In
search OF horses for his Quebec meet
ing and said that about zoo would ship
there.
was told that Charles F. Price. OF
Louisville, had been offered the presi
sldering the offer No better selee-
ton could be made. as Mr.. Price has
all the qualifications necessary
Plunger Ryan left Friday night but
| left instructions with his commission
ers and they had the pleasure OF wir-
ing the boss" that the good things'
had delivered the coonskins'
A.. r.. Bressler. a Detroiter. won a
bundle when Minnie Adams "canter-
ell in"
Jake Hoffman. the well-known start
er and who Is well liked by the local
public was a visitor. and says he Will
TO visit the principal cities OF the old
world. particularly Germany
Joe Yeager had big day winning
every wager but one on Scion Shingle.
The attendance has been so good at
Brighton Beach that the association
has 'loosened up" and will increase
the purses and overnight handlcaps
considerably.
Personal Liberty. a new weekly, ed
tied by Frank ThoTp. Is out. and is
devoted 20 advocating personal ltber-
ty." not only TO racing interests. but TO
any infringement OF the rights OF eit-
politicians and fanatics It's a good
thing; push IL along.
Ed Trotter's luck has changed; he
won a race with "Hormakis" Saturday
at Seattle.
Twenty-six books cut in Saturday At
Windsor. and they got the coin as only
one favorite copied"
The ride OF Jockey r. Burton on
! ing stake was clever bit OF horse
manship and II Is likely he VIII be
more in demand from now on.
II looks like a light to finish IN
"Kaintucky" between the Death VAL
lev bunch and the racing commission
bookmakers vs. Paris mutuels cause
OF battle
As Abe Carson has won several bets.
ed Moore has Corrallsd the ham bone
market as he has orders for several
hundred
The "Nutty Brothers are big win
ners They are doing business under
the name OF the "Bugg club"
Jockey Teddy Koerner. who was in
jured az the over the river track" Fast
week. left for his home IN Kentucky TO
recuperate Saturday evening
Todays card at windsor r. made up
81 six fair races and while not or
much class VIII make good contests
AZ the fields are we'll balanced. they
Will be hard 90 pick.
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Two-bnse hifs-Hossman. Gessler.
Three-bsse bits-sulIivan, Thoney. Sac
rIhce bfts-Thoney, Wagner. stolen
bnses--Wagner, Mcconnell. Left on
bases--Boston, ~ Detroit, 2. First
bnse ON baiis-On BurcheIi, 4. First
base on errors-Boston, ~ Detroit. 4.
HIT by pttcher--By BurcheIl (Payne ~,
by Donovan tMcConneI). struck out
by BurcheIi, 1t by Donovan. 4. Pass
ed bRIls-Criger, Payne. Time-ii40.
Umpires-Hursf and EGen.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13
BY PAUL X. eRuskE.

Tigers and Browns raced tnat .OVV
n mark hurdle Saturday and, as the
horseman would say. they both ran
out
There is something peculiarly fatal
round those double ciphers In the per-
centage.
Everybody recalls how hard II was
for the Tigers To work their total OF
games won and lost TO the even mark.
Long they lowered there and not un-
I'll they had made their first circuit
OF the east and had about completed
the 1rst half OF their long home series
against the eastern clubs did they
really get safely above that figure.
The same trouble afflicted the
Browns. Eventually, however. they.
too. got their heads above water.
Together the pair OF crack west
ern teams that everybody now be.
iieves will fight out the finals IN
the pennant duel, started 10 climb.
Finally, after fine series Of con-
seeutve wins for each, with but
enc more needed to bring the
standing up to 600, both Of them,
with unbcaten pitchers In the box.
blew UP and lost TO teams In sixth
and seventh places respectively.
Doesn't II look more than unusual
or course. the defeats which Boston
and Washington handed the tied
league leaders Saturday are going 10
detain each or them a bit longer.
FOR FIVE DAYS NOW THE TIC
Frs AND THE BROWNS HAVE
BEEN TIED IN THE LEAD. II can I
last much longer. and, as Detroit is
pretty sure 10 stack up against the
same fast play twice today.
weather permitting. 1t begins TO look
as II st. Louis. with her crack south
paws. Waddell and Graham, ready 10
cut loose at Washington, has an ex-
cellent chance 10 go past. That It
will not be for long. however, IL at ali.
Is the attitude OF the home rooters.
Boston Is rapidly developing symp-
toms OF unexpected difficulty for the
Tigers. The inter-club series is now
tie at four games for each club and
there are four games left 10 be played
on the first three days OF the present
week.
The McGuires seem to do their best
against the Tigers and Gessler whose
tremendous batting was very largely
responsible for the defeat OF Wild
Bill Donovan on Saturday seems 10
take especial pleasure in throwing
down the team which once declared
him a big league ineligible and at
tached the tin-ware.
Pitched Burchell, who oficiated on
the mound In the Donovan game, vas
developed by Hughie Jennings at Bal
timore and was turned down by De-
troit which had a chance 10 secure
him little less than a year ago.
The Tigers do not covet either
cessIer or 6urchell, but II is a bit
more humIllstlng when one Of
them plays an important part In
handing us a licking.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

BOSTON, Mass, July f3.-T"o
games are scheduled between De-
troIt and Boston today, the added
attraction being the result OF
postponemeut from the first series
which the champions played In
Boston. klIlian and Summers Will
probably do the pitching for the
Tigers, with Winter and Prultt for
Boston.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13
Merry WIdoMa In pah.

The Merry Widows would like TO
play the Morrells Sunday at Burns
park. Manager Fitzpatrick is request
ed TO phone Barry Smith. West 1855,
between s and 9 d. m
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13
Back Comes Britt

Back Comes Britt
Jimmy Britt, who beat Battling Mel
son the last time out, turned several
handsprings when he learned in Eng.
land that the Dane had knocked out
Cans. The chances are that the first
fast boat arriving here will have the
native son aboard.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13
Answer 20 inquiry,

L.. E.. Detroit Is no recog
nized variety OF poker In which
four.flush is entitled 20 beat a pair.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13
Special Rates--chIcaoo q Return via
MlchIuan Central.

Tickets will be sold July 26 and 20,
good for return until July 81. See
agents for full particulars.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

Seminoles lnvincibie
The Boston A. c. were defeated
Sunday afternoon by the invincible
Seminole A. c. by the score Of 5 to 8
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13
helpl

II is said that John McGraw sends
Joe villa a post card every time the
lose game. McGraw in
Ia almost bankrupt
Philadelphia North-American.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

Busine.s-Iike Printing. No russ and
no feathers. The plain. neat kind, that
looks right. Times Printing Co., Is
John R-st. Phone isys.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
STANDING.
Ye.terday's Results.

Chicago, 40; Phillies, 0-2.
Boston, 4: Cincinnati, 0.
Brooklyn. 3. st. Louis. 2.
Today's Games.
Phillies at Chicago.
New York at Pittsburg.
Brooklyn at 81. Louis.
Boston At Cincinnati
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

Redondo won the first race and dem
onstrated that he is some boss right
now AS he won two races at six FUR
longs better than 1913 one mile IN
l:l22-5 on Monday and one In l;l2 So
on Saturday
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

According to the alleged Official
statistics. Dineen has been awarded
one OF the games formerly credited to
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

Yesterday's Results.
No games scheduled.
rodRy's Games.
Detroit at Boston 1.-TWO sames).
Chicago at Philadelphia 1.-TWO games)
Cleveland at New York.
81. Louis at Washington.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

John Hackmeister was a visitor sat
urday at Windsor enroute 20 Fit Erie
Mr. Hackmeister was asked what steps
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13
BY Il. ID. LAURENCE.

The attendance at the over-the- river
track keeps up at surprising rate.
record crowd was there Saturday and
saw an excellent card run OF. Only one
favorite won and the dear old public
got solar plexus' In the bank roll
to the Joy OF the come on. boys
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

The "Nutty Brothers are big win
ners. They are DOING business under
the name OF the "Bugg club"
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

Jockey Teddy Koerner who was In
tured az the over the river track" Fast
week. left for his home In Kentucky to
recuperate Saturday evening"
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

Today's card at Windsor r. made up
~ six fair races and while not or
much class VIII make good contests
AZ the fields are we'll balanced. they
will be hard 90 pick.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

As Abe Carson has won several bets,
ed Moore has corrallsd the ham bone
market as he has orders for several
hundred
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

I was told that Charles +. Price. OF
Louisville, had been offered the presi-
ing judgship at Quebec. and was con-
sidering the offer No better selec-
ton could be made. as Mr.. Price has
all the qualifications necessary.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

would be taken at New Orleans. and
replied that he expected test case
would be made OF the Locke anti-rac-
ing bill shortly, and that he was very
hopeful OF the outcome.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

A. r. Bressler. Detroiter. won
bundle" when Minnie Adams "canter-
ell in"
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

Plunger Ryan left Friday night but
left instructions with his commission
ers and they had the pleasure OF wir-
ing the boss" that the good things"
had delivered the coonskins."
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

The entries for the races to be held at
the Michigan State Fair, the week OF
Sept s. comprises fine lot, including
the best OF the Short Ship bunch, as
well as some horses OF the mile-track
variety.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

Harry White arrived Saturday II
search OF horses for his Quebec meet
ing and said that about zoo would shiI
there.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

Dixie Himmel, the only favorite TO
win. was well played by her owner.
julie Carson and his friends.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

Personal Liberty. a new weekly. ed
tied by Frank ThoTp, Is out. and Is
devoted 90 advocating personal liber-
ty." not only TO racing interests. but TO
any infringement OF the rights OF citi
zens in all walks OF life. by scheming
politicians and fanatics It's good
thing; push II along.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

President Bryce. Of the Columbus club,
one OF the best known American as
ISOLATION magnates, and man OF fine
reputation among his colleagues. fell
dead at hts park Sunday OF heart dis
ease.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

Jake Hoffman. the well-known start
er and who Is well liked by the local
public was n visitor. and says he Will
sail for Europe very svor and expects
TO visit the principal cities OF the old
world. particularly Germany.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

II looks like night 10 a finish IN
"Kalntucky" between the Death Val.
bookmakers vs. Paris mutuels cause
OF battle.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

Twenty-six books cut in Saturday A.
Windsor. and they got the coin as only
one favorite copied"
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

The ride OF Jockey r Burton on
Billy Hibbs. In the POntchartrRin SELL
ing stake was a clever bit OF horse
manship and II Is likely he VIII be
more i'm demand from now on.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13
THE BIG LEAGUE RACES GLANCE
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

srANnING.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

The attendance has been so good at
Brighton Beach that the association
has "loosened up" and Will increase
the purses and overnight handicaps
considerably.
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

Ed Trotters luck has changed: he
won a race with "Hormakis" Saturday
at Seattle
The Detroit times., 1908-07-13

Joe Yeager had big day winning
every wager but one on Scion Shingle.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-02
EAST BRooKFIELD

Wanted One teacher. Apply to j. NJ.
Angel, Randolph Center, r. F. ID. 8.
The lady friends of Mrs. Fanny Good
win have presented her with telephone.
Miss Stone of Montpelier is stopping
with her friend, Miss lone Stoddard, for
a few days.
Miss Louise Lamson is at home for a
vacation from her school in Massachu-
sets.
The sugar social held at Mrs. V. b.
Carpenters last Thursday evening was a
very pleasant affair, both socially and
financially.
Mr.. Trask has taken possession of the
Wilcox farm. Mr.. Wilcox is to work for
Mr.. Farr this season.
Rufe Pease, who was taken to the in
sane retreat at Waterbury ten years ago,
has been returned for the town to care
for. He is to be boarded with Charles j..
Banister on East Hill.
Little Eva Reed, who is with relatives
in Braintree, was taken sick last week.
Her father, Preston Reed, went there Sat
urday, returning Sunday, and Mrs. Reed
went Sunday to stay with her for the
present.
Cyrus Whitney died last Tuesday,
March "a, after long and painful i'll
ness. The funeral was held at the house
Thursday, Rev. Fred Daniels of Chelsea
officiating. Mr.. Whitney is survived by
a wife. three sons and two daughters.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-02
LAST RANDOLPH

Mrs. r. b. Grow is with her daughter
Mrs. G. NJ. Waldo.
Carl Pierce has moved into the tene.
ment vacated by Guy Young.
Miss Florence Newell was at home sick
from the Normal few days last week.
Mrs. Howard Granger returned home
last Friday after nursing at r. Stacks.
Miss Ethel Armstrong returned to her
school in Easthampton, Mass, Saturday.
L. A. Richardson, who purchased the
Revere House some time ago, moved his
goods here from Boston last week and ex-
poets to make extensive repairs on the
house.
About O'Clock Friday afternoon.
March 81, il was discovered that the
earth, gravel, etc, at the end of Dix
Camps mill dam in the bank opposite his
sawmill, was giving away. In spite OF
all that could be done by quite a large
gathering of neighbors and villagers.
who did their best to help, the wing-end
Of the dam went out-similar to what II
did year ago. He has little power
left and can do some saving, planning,
grinding, etc.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1908-04-02
BRAINTREE

Mrs. j. E. Wilcox's millinery opening
next week Tuesday to Saturday, Mer-
chants Row, Randolph.
David Cory is boarding at the Inn.
Mrs. A. C. Whitney was in Bethel Fri
day.
Maxim Hudon, James French and John
Sears are on the sick list.
John Vinton of Granville was in town
Monday on his way to Boston.
Leslie Hodgkins of Wilder visited at
Zoe Browns one day last week.
Walter Sanders went to Natural Bridge,
N. Y, Saturday for few weeks stay.
Mrs. Paul Wagner is improving the
looks of the hotel by papering and paint
ing.
Al Ray, who has been very sick and
under trained nurses care, is reported
somewhat better.
Frank George has rented the Zoe
Brown farm for year and moved his
goods from Randolph there Monday.
j. O'Grady of Roxbury, s. Pachstti of
Mortified. d. M. Strong of Bethel, w.
fl. Church and j. w. Spencer of Han
cock were guests at the Inn recently.
Mrs. Albert Ray died March 21sr. She
was born in Hinesburg, VT, Jan. 10,
1910. and died aged So years, Q months
and 2 DAYS. Her life was one of great
sacrifice and self-denial, always doing
some kind deed for others. About ten
wears ago she married Mr.. Ray, making
Braintree their home. She died of lung
and heart trouble. The funeral service
was by Rev. Fraser Metzger of Randolph;
burial at Hancock.