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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14
ROCK HILL ATHLETES
HONOR WASHINGIONIAN

ELLICOTT CITY, Nd, Jan. IA
meeting OF the Rock Hill College Ath-
letic association was held On Sunday
for the purpose of electing the officers
Of the association for the coming term,
which will begin February /
Albert Esher, 'OS, of Washington, d.
c.. was elected president q the asso-
citation, the highest honor the student
body can confer. John Dunn, 10, of
Rowelsburg. w. Va, was chosen vice
president, and Adrian Hughes, 'OS Of
Baltimore, and Leo Cavanaugh, 10, of
Cumberland. were elected secretary and
collector, respectively. James Clifford
McManaway, '09, of Clarksburg, W. Va
was chosen manager Of the football
team. Mr.. Calls. manager of the 1907
baseball team, has almost completed his
schedule, and IL win be made public in
a short time. The season viii begin
about the middle Of MsTch Many of The
principal colleges of the North, as well
al the large colleges Of Maryland and
Virginia. viii be played.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14
COLUMBIA GOLFERS
SELECT OFFICERS

At the annual election Of officers OF
the Columbia Golf Club, which took
place at the Raleigh Hotel last evening.
J. +. Wnkie was reelected 10 the piesi-
dency for his fourth term.
The reports OF the officers showed
chat the club has had a most success
fuI season. both from a financial and
sporting standpoint aid that the year
has also been marked by a large in
crease in membership. over 20 names
now being on the rolls.
The trophies which the club has won
al tournaments. both on their own links
and by representatives IL has sent 10
out-of-town tournaments, we're on exhi-
bition
The following officers we're elected: J.
+. Wilke, president; J. W. Mckinley.
vice president. NJ. II. Joyce. treasurer.
B. B. Woodruff, secretary. and T PlIny
Moran. /. s. Fristoe and john Davidson.
governors for three years.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14
CORNELL TO JOIN
WRESTLING LEAGUE
Six Teams Now in Circuit.
Dartmouth May
Enter.

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE IntercoI-
legiate Wrestling League yesterday an
nounCed that Cornell had accepted the
invitation Of the league 10 join in the
annual intercollegiate meet which is held
In the University of Pennsylvania gym
nasium on March %.
Cornell for several years has been Pc
tiuoBing the association for an invita-
ton 10 join, but 1t had always been
postponed, as the colleges were not IN
favor OF more than five colleges being
IT. the league. Columbia, Princeton,
Brown, Yale, and Pennsylvania were the
old members, and when Brown resigned
because II was unable 70 get together
a team the other members were unani-
nous In the election Of Cornell TO men,
bership.
Manager r. J. Waite, Of the associa-
ton. was instructed TO invite Dart
mouth into the league. and thus in
crease the number 10 six colleges. Dart
mouth will undoubtedly accept. as they
have bevn endeavoring for some time 70
get in the league.
The University Of Pennsylvania sched-
ule has now been completed by the ad-
dition or a game with Yale, which will
be held in Philadelphia on February 20
IN the university gymnasium
The completed schedule now is:
February 6-PrinCeton at Philadelphia.
February 15-Columbia at New York.
February 2o-Yale at Philadelphia.
February 2S-CoTnell at Philadelphia
March 6-PrincetOn at Princeton. y. J.
March 20-InJeUCOHeg gate champion
ships at Philadelphia.
The addition of Cornell makes it neces-
sary for the management to hold pre-
liminary bouts on the afternoons Of the
meet in order 10 eliminate the cOntes-
tantS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14
THE RETIRING ADMIRALs.

During the mex; fourteen months, SAYS
Leslie's Weekly, not less than fourteen
of the JWenty-OIe rear admirals of the
American Navy will be retired on &C
count OF age Six more viii withdraw
from active service in 1903, leaving at
the beginning of 1910 only one Of the
present rear-adnliraIs IN active COM
mand. The ranking officer IS Rear Ad-
mi-al Uriel Sebrec, who has been men
toned as the possible successor OF Rear
Admiral Robley D. Evans as COM
mander-in-chief OF the Atlantic fleet on
the retirement of Fighting Rob in
August of next year. FL ar captains will
also be retired in 1875 With the rank Of
rear admiral, thus making a total OF
eighteen flag officers soon TO leave the
service Such wholesale depletion Of
high naval rank IS believed 70 be with
out precedent in any navy in the world.
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n. Y. A. c. ELECTIONS.

NEW YORK, Jan. 14-Indications are
that the heaviest vote ever cast in the
history of the New York Athletic Club
Will be polled at the annual election to-
night
James IT. Hsslin. who has been a
member of the club for twenty-four
years, fifteen of which he served on
the board of governors, has been nomi-
mated for president in opposition TO the
regular ticket. which is headed by
George ". I[Ulke, the incumbent, who
is a candidate for reelection.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14
STRINGENT GAME LAWS
FOR JERSEY HUNTERS

NEWARK. Jan 1A--BeEinning tomOr-
row Il VIII be Illegal "a New Jersey 60
exhibit or sell In stores game Of any
kind, and dealers who 40 so win be
prosecuted.
All the game WarCeng in the state
have been instructed - keep a sharp
lookout, and they will divide their time
in this respect and in locking for
hunters who violate the law. 1t viii
also DC illegal after Tomorrow to catch
FISH through holes in the ice
Under thu new fish and game commits
sion Of the State t,,t wardens are show
ing renewed actively, and during the
month Of December tweutv-six cases
were prosecuted for violations. Coavic-
tons were had In all but one OF the cases.
the exception being that OF a hunter
who had a bald eagle in his possession.
The case 8 still pending.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14
NEW ORLEANS TRACK
MANAGER MAY RESIGN

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. l4.-It was said
here tonight on good authority that n.
J. Winn, the manager Of the local
tracks would resign as a result of a
decision to restore the old system Of
betting-with booths and tickets
The fear of adverse legislation led 20
a trial Of the system as used on the
New York tracks but &c has not been
popular, and Louis Celia. the "big
chief" as he is called, advocated the
change on his arrival here. Mr.. VIM
acted as manager Of the meeting at the
Empire City track, near YOnkers, last
August, and viii hold the same posi-
ton again this year
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14
ROWING CANDIDATES
CALLED OUT At YALE

NEW HAVEN, Jan. 14-Captain Ide,
of the Yale navy, called out the fresh
man and varsity rowing candidates to-
dSy.
More than one hundred freshmen re-
ported, while fifty registered on the var
sity squad. This number will be slight
~ increased by additions in the next
two or three days
Captain Ide directed the gymnasium
floor work. while John Kennedy strug-
gled 10 give the Fights formed from the
squads indoor tank and machine rowing.
A heavy reduction Of candidates viii be
necessary to permit effective coaching.
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CLIFFORD STAYS FIVE
ROUNDS WITH NELSON

OGDEN, Utah, Jan. 14-Battling Mel
son stiu has a good enough waiIop to
put q third-rate fighter to sleep in short
order
He demonstrated shat fact last night
here when he made Jack Clifford take
the count after five rounds OF what
was scheduled as a twenty-Tound so.
\ short upper-cut 10 the jaw aid the
wCrk.
Clifford started Off in promising style.
but could not last long against Nelson.
one Of the latter's hot rallies proved too
much for the California lightweight in
The fifth. and il was three minutes be-
fore he recovered consciousness.
After defeating Clifford Nelson au-
nounced that lie win at once try to Sc
cure a match with Rudolph Cnholz.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14
Old Penn Captain
Will Have Charge
Of 1908 Football
Scully Elected Manager.
Field Coach Is Still!
Unsettled.

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. IA-John H.
Minds, captain Of PENIS famous 80
football team, was yesterday unani-
mously elected chairman of the Red and
Blue football committee for the ensuing
year.
Jack Minds played on PENIS varsity
/ team in 1894. 1885. 1886 and 1897. He was
one Of the best plunging backs who
ever played the game, and, besides
ranked with the best as kicker. Since
his graduation from the law school he
has kept in close touch with the game.
Although never seen on Franklin Field
as an official. owing Ia his being 4
Pennsylvania graduate, Minds is re
garded as one Of the pest football ref
erees In the country, ranking with Ed
wards, Sharpe and Corbin, who are so
often the officials at PENIS big games
Has Served on Committee.
For several years Minds has been a
member Of the football committee. SO
he assumes the helm or Pennsylvania
football affairs with a vast experience
and intimate knowledge OF all the de-
tails.
The committee ratified big BuP' Hol-
4tEDaEh 8 eieEAien as CO pit1ll OF LLb lsyo
team. and chose Charles Allison SCuIly
as manager. This concludes one Of the
bitterest fights ever waged between two
undergraduates for managerial honors.
Usually the manager is stated a year
ahead by election as assistant manager.
Last year, however. this was impOssi-
bic. Tor Allison Scully and Rodney Mer-
rick were such even favorites that the
committee was deadIocked. They COM
promised by eIecting both assistant
managers. but this only postponed the
trouble.
Deadlock Broken.
This fan tho old committee was dead
locked again and passed the choice on
20 the board Of directors. These refused
TO select between the two, and recently
referred IL 20 the new football commit
tee. This was strongly POT Sculiyl and
he was chosen yesterday on the first
ballot He is a member Of the junior
class in the Wharton School, and Of the
Psi Epsilon fraternity.
The committee discussed the subject
Of next years coach and schedule, but
nothing definite was decided upon.
There have been so many mentioned as
coach since Torrey's refusal 10 again
accept the position that the committee
is undecided.
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TURNER At LAST
THROWS MONDAY
Fast and Exciting Bout.
Spectators Offer Much
RoWdy Advice.

Joe Turner has at last thrown Ycuug
Monday. This will be cheering news
to those who were wondering how many
times this pair would WrestlO to a draw
The end of their contention came last
night when Turner downed Monday ia
twenty-three minutes at the benefit IN
the National Guard gymnasium for the
benefit Of the National Guard Athletic
Association. 1t was one of the fastest
and most interesting wrestling bouts
ever held IN Washington, and II all
others were equally as good and full
CT ac5ion the sport On the mat would
become almost as popular rs boxing
Injured Arm Stops Monday.
Shortly before he was thrown Mon
days right arm slipped out OF place
at the shoulder. as the result OF falling
on the edge of the mat, while Turner
had him IN a hammerlock. The arm
was pulled back into place BY Referee
Pat 'O'Connor and Tom McGraw, who
was sort Of master Of ceremonies. ana
Monday resumed the contention. but
with slight results, as he had TO favor
the injured member both or the ohense
and defense. He could not so on Tor
the second bout, and Turner was award
60 the match.
The men were said to have tipped the
scales at Isl rounds. which was just
right for Turner. but somcWha. too low
tor Monday, who looked drawn
IhrOuehout the contest Turner was the
EggressOr. ana had a slight shade In
science and speed but Mondays pow
erful neck ano great strength made II
almost impOssi bic for Turner TO carry
through hold.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14
ATHLETES WANT
PLACE ON ALL
A.A. j. BOARDS
Runners and Jumpers in
Metropolitan District
Enlisted in Cam
paign.

NEW YORK, Jan. l.-Not satisfied
with the representation they have re-
ceived in the management Of athletics
in this vicinity recently. hundreds of
athletes in the metropolitan district
have begun a movement TO force the
Amateur Athletic Union 10 recognize
them in future in the conducting of all
pure amateur sports.
Among those who are working TO
bring about this condition of affairs are
worlds champions, athletes Of mediocre
caliber, collegians, and schOolbOys. IN
fact, more than SEQ knights of the
track. field and swimming pool are
enthusiastic over the prospect of repre-
seutation for the actual competitor, and
are doing all in their power TO increase
their number until every registered ath-
lete has agreed with them in their
suggestion.
Vehement in Their Demands.
They are vehement in their demand
for representation on the various com
mittees. and believe the A. A. U. should
take immediate steps 10 carry out their
wishes
When thoroughly organized they Will
demand 10 have a representative on
the parent body of the A. a. L., regis
tratIon committee, Olympic committee,
and other committees which the athlete
may have cause 10 confront IN business.
The plan OF the organization has been
going on slowly but secretly tor seVe- al
months, but II was not until the Halpln
controversy arose that those athletes,
with the good of athletics 1T heart,
started with a vim 10 carry out what
they had long contemplated.
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c. v. j. ELECTION
RESULT UNKNOWN
But Baer Seems to Lead
for Football Man.
ager.

The first election 20 be held under the
auspices Of tie newly formed athletic
association Of George Washington I-ui-
versity. took place yesterday. when
members OF the association voted for q
football manager for the team OF 1875.
and for vice president OF the associa-
don itself. In order 70 allow time for
the appointment Of satisfactory teIlers,
President L. 2. Gates has decided NOS
to have the votes officially counted until
later In TIE week.
For the Office OF vice president Of the
association Max Winter, engineering,
'08. the only candidate, received a Uuaui-
nous vote Mr.. Winter has been in the
University since 1903. He is a member
OF the Sigma Chi fraternity. He sue
ceeds 30 the position left vacant by Z.
P. Gates, the present president,
Looks Like Baer.
For the football manaEe.shfD indiCa-
lions point to the closest fight in recent
years There were four candidates IN
the field, ConweU, engineering. %:
Baer, college, 10; Fair, medical. 90. and
Turkenton, engineering. '09- Ballots
were cast IN tree departments OF the
university law medicine, and college.
and IL is estimated that the vote VIII
total in the nEighb0rhOOd OF 30. This
is very small IN comparison with the
1000 or LOO votes OF previous years,
but speaks well tor the inception Of the
new association movement. A canvass
of the vote in the several departments
would seem 10 indicate a victory for
Baer by a small margin over Couwel-
The law department is thought 10 have
given Conweu its majority, with Baer
second. College went strongly for Baers
with the three other candidates bunch
ed Because Of the very small vote in
the medical school, Fair is generally
believed 70 have little chance for the
position. though supported In the col
iege The race is so close that any pre-
diction is difficult, but the wise ones
are predicting that Baer VIII be the
next manager
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14
INDIAN MUST APPLY
FORREINSTATENENT
Flanagan and Sullivan Dis
CuSs LOngbOat's Present
Standing.

NEW YORK, Jan 14.-Tom FIana-
gan, OF the Irish-Canadian A G.
of Toronto. was in town yesterday
and paid d visit TO President James L.
Sullivan, of the A. A. T.. for the pur-
pose Of finding out how that body in
tended to deal with Tom Longboat. the
Indian distance runner.
LongbOat is under suspension by the
A. A. L. and cannot appear at any
amateur games here until the ban is
lifted. Flanagan brought some docU-
ments from one Of the Canadian a. A.
L. officials, but Sullivan paid not the
least attention TO these and did not
even read them; and IN fact Flanagan
got an exceedingly chilly reception from
the A A L president
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14
Michigan Finally
Decides to Desert

ANN ARBOR. Mich, Jan. 1.-THE
hoard Of control of athletics last
night decided 20 withdraw the Uni
versity of Michigan at once from
the Western Conference.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14
TALBERT-BAKER
BOUT PROBABLE
Planned to Have Them
Fight in Baltimore
January q.

Looks like Bobby Baker and Buck
Tralbert are to get q chance 70 settle
their long pugilisuc dispute
These energetic young persons are
dickering over a proposition to meet in
the senni-wlndup TO the fight IN Balti-
more on January 3, between Kid Sui
Ivan, our esteemed feIIow-townsman,
and Soldier Burns, the pride Of High
landtOwn, Baltimore county. Md. Baker
and Talbert met an October, 1906, at a
RESORT near Washington. and put up
one Of the most remarkable fights on
record.
Baker clearly outpointGd Talbert for
fourteen and a half rounds, but was in
poor condition as a result o. Ignorant
methods OF training, which caused mis-
preparation for the bout 70 DC him more
harm than good. AS he fought on he
gradually weakened, more from his own
eXeruons than from Talbcrt's blows. al
though Talbert got IN a number of hard
Wallops. WITH admirable gGmeness
Baker came 10 the front for every
round, although his knees were WOb-
bling, and he was extremely pale.
Whipped Himself.
IN the fifteenth round. about q min
ute before the gong should have sound
short arm jolt over the heart not heavy
enough to break an egg, and went down
and absolutely out-from exhaustion.
The comparatively Insignificant blow
thar ordinarily ESould not have been no
uced was as TIE straw that broke the
Camel's back, and Baker went into hstlc
annals as a man who really whipped
himself
Ever since that memorable occasion
he and Talbert have been talking about
3 return match, for even the most rabid
Talbert supporters realized that their
man had been favored by luck, and
were anxious to see the pair clash
again. Baker has a friend who win
back him for a side bet or 800 while
the T2lbcrL people announce they are
willing 10 cover that sum at any time.
The only question now Is whether
Baker who works at night and has
not trained Tor a long time win be able
10 round iutC shape by January g. The
proposition to fight TalDert on that date
was not made 20 him until last night,
and he promised 10 answer today or to-
morrow.
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Wants 10 Know Why.

4 want to know about Tom Longboat,
where he stands and why he can't run
in the United Statese' said Flanagan.
and TO the query Sullivan made the fol
lowing reply: .Longboat is under sus-
pension by the A, A. L. for a violation
Of its rules. II he wants TO run any
where in the United States as an
amateur he viii have 10 send an appIi-
cation for reinstatement 10 Capt. John
j. Dixon chairman of the a. A L. ma
dOnai registration committee, and Il will
have to be accompanied by an appiica-
ton for permit 20 compete in the
United States After this step has been
taken the A. A. L. national registration
committee viii take up the case and
Investigate LonEboat's amateur status.
II it is found spotless he viii be rein
stated"
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Flanagan Non-CommittaL.

Flanagan left without saying whether
or not he would apply for Longboat' 8
reinstatement, but late last night thers
was a report that he would move on
the lines outlined by Sullivan.
There was a rumOr here yesterday that
LOngbOat has his eyes on a big match
under special management In Madison
Square Garden, that is, If the suspension
IS raised within any reasonable period
but this Will hardly take place. as even
the A. A. T., If it takes up the case, It
VIII take at least a month TO investigate
the Indians career as a runner. It was
understood that the A A. L. Will ap-
point a special commission TO look up
the dOings Of the Indian.
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Proffer Assistance.

Every ore Of those seen yesterday
emphatically declared that ne believed
in the rules OF the Amateur Athletic
Union; that he believed in a governing
body such as that which now controls
the Amateur Athletic Union. that he
has the greatest faith In the present
officers of the Amateur Athletic Union;
that he believed the present officers are
honest and fair, but he also believes
better results would develop if an active
competitor were on the various com
mittees to assist the officials and COM
lnittees in their work OF lettering sport
While as yet no definite plans have
been formulated for the purpose Of car
ryiug out thei- object, tho majority or
the athletes were inclined 10 favor the
formation of an association similar to
The one esta blished some time ago Dy
the prominent athletes Of this city,
which is known as the Metropolitan As
sCciatiOu Of Amateur Athletes
Champions Represented
This association has a membership Of
more than seventy, including every
champion in this district 2. J. Walsh
IS the president. Harry Hillman the
vice president, +. Splitter secretary, and
Iowson Robinson treasurer, and the
board Of governors is composed OF a
representative from every club in the
greater city. Among those represented
are the New York Athletic Club, the
Pastime Athletic Club, the lrish-Ameri-
can Athletic Club, the Mohawk Athletic
Club the Mott Haven Athletic Club, the
National Athletic Club, and the West
Side Athletic Club
If the dema ads of the athletes be
granted by the present officials OF the
Amateur Athletic Union, steps viii be
taken Immediately for the purpose Of
regularly elect!ng an active athlete 70
represent them.
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Obnoxious Coaching.


There was the usual number Of fool
ish persons I'm the audience who made
themselves obnoxious by shooting on
their mouths whenever the Wrestlers
mixed Il. and a stranger present would
have imagined from the advice shouted
10 Turner that Washington was the
most childish and unfair sporting city
on the map. McGraw offered 20 sup
PRESS some Of the leather-lunged in
diyiduals with the rowdy advice, and it
would have been a good idea to let him
handle a few q them just for luck.
Jack SpauldIng and Bennic Burns
wrestled fifty-tWo minutes 20 a draw in
the semI-wIndup. Burns Is a husky lit
tie fellow who is much better on the
ofense than on the defense. His great
weakness IS thu facility with which his
opponents can get q hammerlOCk on
him, but ne showed remarkable endur-
ance IN getting out of these holds nd
continuing. The semi-wiudup was Tdtn-
or too long, and the prelIminarIcs
should be shorter before a finish match
as the armOry lights and audiences are
put out rather early, and II the main
COut IS not started early, II may end
without fall
Match With Mackey.
Yank Simpson squelehed Young Tur-
ner twice, the first time IN eight and
the second in seven minutes
After the big bout there was much
challenging and counter-challenging be
tween Turner and that eminent CONVEX
satioDallst and grappler, Rob Roy Mac
key. They first agreed to wTestle Feb
ruary L. winner take all. but later there
was much confusion over the date. AMI
meet.
Turner'S next bout will be with Young
Parker, at alexandria, on next Satur-
day night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-14

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