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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
NELSON EMPLOYS
TACKLING DUMMY
George Washington Coach Rigs Out
Bucking Machine for Hatch
elite Squad.

Coach Nelson. OF the George Wash
ington football team. has rigged I'D a
new kind OF resistance in the line OF
tackling dummies and bucking ma
chimes
The machine cOn-ists OF a framework
built Ike a sleigh with e heavy piece
OF telegraph pole on the back. Coach
Nelson had the men. with the excep-
ton OF the back field. pushing this
around the field for a long time after
they had gotten through their signal
drill and short scrimmage with the
scrubs.
Practically all Of the team was intro
dUced 10 the tacl;linE dummy and in
dulged in diving tackle for half an
hour, before hey were let go for the
evening
The Hatcheu.es had a squad Of about
thirty men out yesterday, some OF them
from last years team. McKau and
Byrd, Of the Maryland Aggies. Pagan.
Of the Army and Navy Prep School. and
Ellis, Thrall. Hart. and Brewster from
last seasons Tech squad, were among
those on the field.
Some Of the men have been in train
ing all the summer. and with the dash
that Coach Nelson put into the prac-
tice. should develop a better and faster
team than the downtown school has had
for long time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
PULLIAM DECIDES
GAME WAS A TIE
Giants Must Show Up at
1870 Today or
~. Forfeit.
FAILS TO TOUCH
ON THE DETAILS
Bases Report on Written State
ment of Umpires O'Day
and Emslie.

NEW YORK. Sept 4.-Without going
into the specific merits of the cCntro-
versy between the Cubs and the Giants.
resulting from yesterdays fierce battle
on the Polo grounds. President Pulliam
rendered the following decision:
In the matter of the New YOTk-Chi-
cago game of September % at New
York, 1 have received the written re-
ports OF the umpire In charge of the
game-Messrs. O'Day and Emslie They
report that the game resulted in a tie
score-1 10 land that It was impossible
10 continue the game after the ninth
inning. Without entering at this time
into the merits of the controversy that
has arisen over the game or passing
upon the legality Of any decision, the
game will be recorded as reported,
namely, a tie scoreF'
Il is the intention of the Chicago
team 10 appear at the grounds at l.30
o'clock this afternoon, and il the New
York team does not put in an appear
ance TO play the first game Of a dou-
tle-header to claim the disputed game
OF yesterday.
The Chicagos make their last appear
ar &c Of the season at the Polo Grounds
this afternoon.
BY the decision the Cubs are the
gamers. The Giants had the game
practically won. and had the protest
Mer6le, when on first did not go to sec
ono after Bridwells safety had scored
Mccormick with the winning run. and
was therefore forced out, been disal-
lowed. the Giants would have gained
materially In the lead for the pennant
As II is tOday's games will give the
Cubs chance to Gust the Giants from
the top.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
WEST END SQUAD
GETS BIG BOOST
Add Strength TO
Georgetown Eleven-MeSS
Reports Today.

Owing TO warm weather yesterday.
the Georgetown football team did not
indulge in anything in the line Of
scrimmage or signals. The evening was
taken up with passing and receiving
the ball. and kicking the pigskin around
the field.
Coach Newman and Captain Miller
were given a surprise yesterday. when
Fitzgerald, Stewart, and AfcNulty,
three of last years stars. showed up
for practice in their suits. Fitzgerald
played right tackle. Stewart was al the
quarterback position, and NTcNuIty held
down one Of the halfback positions last
season.
1t Is reported that Mess. the former
Tech star and all-high end. Will report
for practice this afternoon. as will
YeaEeT. of Central, and Lewis. another
of the city's best school team players.
Captain Miller is enthusiastic over
the coming Of Foxy Maher. He for
merly played with the Props, and last
year jumped into the limelight al Cath
Ole University. Miller thinks that this
man will make good in the backield,
especially as he is a fine kicker and an
aggressive player
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
VETERANS ANSWER
TECH HIGHS CALL
Brewster, Who Resigned as
Captain, Will Coach
the Line.

Although several members Of the Nc
Kinley Manual Training Schools cham
vonsiip team of LAST year viii not be
IN the lineup on account Of graduation.
the bunch that answered Manager
Spears first call for practice bids fair
10 duplicate the star aggregation Of
last season.
The Manual Trainers were fortunate
I'm re-, aiming the services of Thrau as
graduate manager and coach for the
back held, and David" Brewster 10
coach the line. Mr.. Burch, a football
enthusiast who has had experience, IS
faculty advisor this year.
Among the Did men out for practice
We're Mccarthy and Spransy. guards:
Small. tackle; z. w ThralL quarter;
Spencer, GsIbraith, and Bullough-
\ good addition 70 the team and one
that will materially help 10 strengthen
Il. is Farmer. brother Of iast year
captain. at Eastern. Should he play
Up to expectations he will have no trou-
lie IN getting mis- place or the eleven.
Some Of the most promising Of the
other C, adidates are Morris. Macon.
Kelly. O'Er.en. Honey Rich, Holbrook,
Goldsmith. and Smith. All OF the new
men are good size and show up very
Well in practice.
Very light practice Is being given.
RAISING. kicking. and falling on the
bali ueing yesterdays assignment.
The Blacllsmiths open their season
with Episcopal High School on October
g. and have arranged games with Wood
berry Forrest, Army and Navy Prep
School, and Maryland Agricultural Col
lego, before the opening Of the high
school series.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
YANKEES ATTACK
WHITE SOX TO-DAY

CHICAGO, Sept. 24.-After enabling
Cleveland to take the lead in the Amer
lean League struggle by dropping every
game Of their final series, the Yankees
arrived here last night They are still
full Of fight after their ignominlous de-
feats at the hands OF LaiOie's slug
gers anG threaten TO put the White Sox
out of the race. The Yankees are the
cause for DetrOit's present standing.
But the Sox are prepared for any
kind of a battle that the invaders will
put up. The Chicago twirlers are tap
ing regular turns in the box and Walsh
Will be the main dependence of the
erstwhile champs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24

Cleveland won from the Yankees in
the American League yesterday, and
this morning enjoys a ten point lead
over Chicago.
The White Sox beat the Athletics IN
q red-hot game. while Detroit dropped
into third place. by losing the third
straight TO Boston.
Perhaps the most interesting bit OF
news yesterday from the American
Leagne was the report emanating from
Detroit that TyrUs Cobb was TO be
benched on account of a slump in mis-
batting. II is claimed that lately he
has not been taking the same interest
in the game and the, averages show
that his hitting has been steadily fall
ing off. The decision 10 dispense with
Ccbb's services for a while is likely 70
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24

winning run scored with one out
St Louis. 0 o IS
Washington ---- o 0 0 0 0 0 o.
Left on bases-St. Louis. Il: Wash
ington, 3. First base on ballS-Ofi
Howell. /: OF WItherup, I. Struck out
BY Howell, l; by Petty. .; by Wither-
up. 3. ThTee-baSe hit-SpenCer. SaCri-
fee hist. Jones, Yeager. Milan.
Double play-Delehanty to Mcbride to
Freeman. Hit by pitcher-By Howell, 3
UmpireS-Messrs Kern and Sheridan.
Times Of game-1 hour and S. minutes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
COMISKEY REPAIRS
CATCHING STAFF

CHICAGO. Sept 2f--Comiskey yester-
dav bought Catchers Schreck, Of Paila-
delphia, and Payne, OF Detroit
Sullivan had his thumb broken yester-
day by a foul tip, and Commy fastened
to repair the break IN his forces
II is said that he paid 5000 for
Schreck-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
Tigers Stamp Talk of Fandon1;
Cubs Nay Lose Second Place

be the forerunner OF dissentions in
the Tigers ranks, and the effect Of
the action will be watched with inter
est.
The Tigers are now but thirteen
points ahead Of ST. Louis But twenty
three roints separate the first ana the
fourth clubs.
All fandom breathlessly awaits Pres
ideut Pulliam's decision regarding the
Cubs protest Of the Giants alleged
victory yesterday. II Pulliam upholds
New York's claim their lead viii be
Increased thirteen points over the Cubs
In any event MCGTav's pennant chasers
cannot be passed by the Cubs. even
If they lost today. Pittsburg won
close game in Brooklyn, and the Pr
rates are now within three points OF
the Cubs. The ChicagOans may lose
second place II Pittsburg wins and they
lose.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
RINGSIDE GOSSIP.

Owing 10 an injury to Packey Nc
Farland. his proposed match with Leach
Cross Will be postponed for two weeks
Mike Glover beat Harry Scroggs in a
siN-rOund wind-up at the Brown Ath-
leuc Club, New York, on Tuesday
night
Abe AtteU has been secured TO train
Stanley Ketchel for his coming fight
with Billy Papke, which takes place
November %.
Reports come from the Pacific coast
that owen Moran has taken 70 the life
OF the bTight-light district and has been
neElecting his training.
Willie Fitzgerald has agreed to box
Leach Cross. at 135 pounds, at o'clock
and they viii meet IN New York at the
Paramount Club on October =
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
MIDDIES BEGIN
PRACTICE TO-DAY

ANNAPOLIS. Nd. Sept 24-The
Naval Academy football squad will be
gin practice today, the old men having
gone on leave a week earlier than the
other midshipmen, and returning that
much in advance Of them. for a week
of preliminary football work unimpeded
by the rigid academic routine.
Lieut. Frank j.. Berrien, head coach,
and Midshipman Douglas l. Howard.
field coach, are here, as are Manager
Fitzhugh Green and Trainer MCNIasters
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
All Howell's Fault.

From all appearances the Browns
showed better form yesterday than at
any tire they played in Washington.
The Nationals little runfest IN the
seventh was purely tie fault OF Howell
The Nationals o. the other hand.
have been extremely erratic during their
stay IN St. Louis. CantllCn's absence
again yesterday may have made a dif-
ference he went On 20 Cleveland. not
knowing Of the ga re yesterday in St
Louis.
afternoon Johnson viii probably be
on the mound today ard Saturday
The score.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
American League
Yesterdays Results

Washington. &, St. Louis. >.
Chicago. 3: Philadelphia. ?
Cleveland. 9, New York, 3.
Boston, 4; Detroit, l.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
The Score

First base by er-ors-Grace. I: Marines g.
Lefr on bases-CTrace. g. Marines. 8 First
base on balls-OE Kerr, T. Struck out-Bv
Kerr. l. BY Akin. 4 Th-ee-base hLt-TT1 K
fnEol- TTO-base hits-DOWd. 2. SaCrLdCs
hics-Ea-e- Burch- Double play-Ta-d 20
Kane Crnpire-Betts- Time o. game hour
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24

In the, event that Petwortb wins from
WJOdbuTn today and Parl1view loses 10
Brigh.woOd on Saturday il Will cause
a tie for second place between Pet
worth and Parkvlew. which would be
played off next week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24

The last game Of the season will be
played Saturday between Parl1view and
Brightwood. 4 large crowd is expect
e0 on account of the positions the two
teams occupy in the race. There has
been the most intense rivalry between
these teams all season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
TOday's Games.

Washington at Cleveland.
Philadelphia at Detroit.
Boston at ST. Louis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24

The BrightwOod team has received an
invitation from the management Of the
NIalborO fair TO play the crack Malboro
team Manager Moore stated that he
would accept the invite ton.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24

For four men 10 do all the playing
for their team IN a full game Is some
thing novel. In Tuesdays game be-
tween BrightwoOd and petworth three
OF the men had all the put-outs, and
one man all OF The assists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
Kerr and Akin Split Even
in Award of Pitch
ing Honors.
BOTH SIDES MISS
CHANCE TO SCORE
Inability TO Hit Handbags Grace.
Treasury and Columbia
Meet Today.

In a warmly contested game yesterday
al National League Park the Marines or
the Marquette League and Grace OF the
Sunday School League battled for sevea
innings and ended with a tie score Of
20 l.
Should Treasury again obtain the de
clsiOE this afternoon in its game against
the Columbia Athletic Club il viii have
the undispuIed right 10 the champion
ship.
Jimmy Kerr. for the Grace organiza-
ton, was opposed by Akin, and received
a little the better OF the argument,
though figures would show that they
were rather even. They both struck Out
four men and allowed four hits, while
Kerr issued one pass 70 the initial cor
ner.
Score IN Fifth.
Neither side scored until the nrtn.
when Marines counted on a wild throw
10 first when the Grace infeld was try
ing 10 complete a double play AIeager's
hit 10 left garden was captured by WI
kinsOn after = hard run C'COnner sin
gled, but Snyder hit into q double play
After Walter had retired O'COnUer al
second he threw Wild % rrst and allow
ed Snyder 10 make q circuit OF the
bases. bringing in the Marines only
tally.
Grace had several other chances 70
score in the opening innings, but an IN
ability 70 hit At OppOrtuue times put q
damper on their chances With TWO men
out in the opening round. Wilkinson hit
10 center for three bases. but Kicker,
the next man up. proved an easy out al
first
Wilkinson in left feld for Grace had
four chances. two OF them Of the diff
cult variety. and captured all OF them IN
great style, also getting a triple. he
was the only man on Grace VINO nit LOE
extra bases.
The amateur baseball commission VIII
meet tonight at $50 O'Clock al the ST.
nory 10 arrange dates for the games be-
tween the class 4 and class 3 pennant
winners
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
National League
Yesterdays Results.

Cincinnati. I: Philadelphia. Q.
Pittsburg, 2; Brooklyn, l.
Boston, Z; ST. Louis, ,.
New York, ,; Chicago, !.
Boston, 4. St. Louis, !.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24

Chicago at New York.
Pittsburg at Brooklyn.
St. Louis at Boston.
Cincinnati at PHILADELPHIA.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
Pelry to the Rescue.

Petty relieved Howell and Milan flied
10 Stone. Mcbride beat the throw
home, while Ganley's fly 10 Hartzeu
made the third out.
1t looked dark for the WashingtOnians
In the first MCBrides tumble allowed
Stone 10 reach first, and Jones sacri-
fee put him on second. Hoffman laid
down a RrOunder 20 Witherup, who
tried 20 catch Stone but failed
Schweitzer dropped the ball near the
plate. and Streets throw 10 second was
too high for Mcbride. Stone scored
Ferris hit 10 left filled the bases.
Williams popped out an easy one 20
Delehanty. and Mcbride and Freeman
completed a fast double play.
The ninth started out like something
ives bound TO happe-. Spencer drove
out q home run through center, but only
reached third on the lift Crisis went
into the breech, batting for Petty, and
Gates fumbled tee pinch hitter
grOuEder- CriSs reached first while
Spencer scored Dineen ran for Crisis.
Stone hit 70 Deiehanty and Dineen was
forced at second Jones and Hoffman
singled. filling the bases HartzelI tap
ped out a teaser midway between I'm
glaub ard Delehanty. scoring Stone.
Ferris hit IN the same direction, and
Jones and Hoffman scored
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24

Clayton, Of PetwoTth. and Robertson.
Seitz's and CARROTS bo-h hold league
While Deir records are not as good as
Seitz's and CARROTS. both hold league
records.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
SUBURBAN LEAGUE.

No game was played Yesterday To-
days sElrrlsh is between Petworlh-
WoodburI, at f-s5 o'clock
The league has 1T least developed two
star slab artists. They are George
Seitz. Of B~ightwood, and "Bev" Car
rett, Of PefwOTth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-09-24
WEIRD EXHIBITION
OF GIVE AND TAKE
Howell Hands Out Game on
Silver Platter-Compli-
ment Returned.

The Nationals were knocked out yes
terday by the St. Louis Browns in the
ninth round
Seemingly vigorous and fresh, they
staggered 10 the ropes. took the count,
and haven't yet completely recovered.
At the opening of the ninth the tally
stood, Washington 4. ST. Louis J. But
the CantillOniJes were beaten by an
other of those ninth-lnnlng rallies, or
took a ninth-inning slump. whichever
way, you choose to put il. The final
saCdenlng score was TO 4.
Seldom has more ufellke imitation
Of the late lamented Fred Falkenberg
been pulled OF since he Joined the
Cleveland pcnnant Chasers. In the
seventh inning Howell handed the
game 20 the CantillOnites on q silver
platter, and with highly commendable
courtesy the Nationals promptly passed
1t back again in that closing round.
Holds Browns Safe.
For eight innings Witherup. the Des
MOines recruit. held the Browns safe.
Up 70 that time he received splendid
support. except in the opener. but in
the ninth he took one Of those sudden
ascensions which was so unexpected
that before he could be relieved four
runs had been tailed, which. added 70
one scored IN the first. gave St. Louis
the victory.
Mcbride was compelled 10 retire after
being hit IN the seventh. and the SHIFT.
as wei as young Mr. Witherup, may
nave been al the root II some Of the
disaster Delehauty was moved over
10 short and Gates stationed at second.
Washington started a little rally OF
us own in the seventh. Cnglaub sin
gled. Delehanty rouled. but Pickering
FIT grOunder TO Yeager, and Wallace
muned the toss 10 second base. Free
man was passed. and Mcbride was hit
When he swung at a wild pitch. De
spite McAleer's heated prOtestatfons.
George was allowed 10 walk. forcing
IN Unglaub. and Pickering was forced
IN when Street was hit Witherup
brought the ball down just in front OF
the plate. and Howell barely missed
tagging Freeman.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-06-26

You have never had such opportun-
ity TO buy mems high grade clothing
at such low prices as at The New York
Cash Stores great clothing sale.
Remember the Boston Boomers
play bali at Devils Lake today They
are: up to the fame and 1t will be a
hot contest from start to finish. RS
Mrs. Green and children who have
been guests of relatives in Grand
Forks for some time past returned to
their home in this city the first of the
week. n ~ t.s s.. - =
Mr.. and. Mrs. c. D. White and Miss
Ida arrived on Mo-. s from Devils Lake
Tuesday and drove to Minnewaukan in
the afternoon, accompanied by Miss
Riley, to be present at the marriage
of their neice, Miss Lulu Lent, to. Mr..
Chas. Taylor of Sheldon, M D., the
event taking place at the brides home.
|--Churchs Ferry Sun. a.:;-, I r. 4:
T., Free scholarships given away in the
Fargo Conservatory of Music to the
amount Of 100000, The best equip,
lped musical school in the northwest.
Large faculty, all branches taught.
Pupils may enter at any time. Send
for information regarding scholarships
/ Fall term opens Sept. 10th, 1908. Large
illustrated catalogue of school sent up
ton Ion quest. dress 2. Herdeg, Score
tary of Fargo onservatoryso OF Music
! w. George, Director, Fargo N
OAK. s ?5 s s3 z & S K $. Ss3 E ii
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~ ~ + - ~
3 M. Erickson, Of Rugby, was here the
first Of the week the guest of friends.
#5SP. J. McClory was a business caller
In Grand Forks Saturday and Sunday.
A. G. Devorak,, Of Lawton, was IN the
city this week on business and at
tending the Carnival =. Il" :, -, Z 4 - 4
Jonas Burrows, of Lakota, was the
guest of friends in Devils Lake: the
first Of the week. il Fl: /, t:. =.
G. p. Ingebretson, of aChurchs Fer
ry, was here the first of the. week on
business matters and visiting friends.
Stephen Cowley, Of Larimore,. took.
in the ball game here Sunday and
saw his home team get defeated,
,'.& SO. Bondelid, Of Larimore, was
: looking after business interests in this
city the first of the week. %5s2.. H. :.
81. o. and A. K. Reiten and J. w.
Engestathen, all Of Petersburg. were
In Devils Lake last Saturday on bust.
ness. 81, s %$ FL y
Isl lf tts feed you want We have It.,
no. difference what what kind you
want or the quantity desired. Farmers
MIN. ,s +: ;.s 1888 u; =, &
+. Pr. Bl7roWnlee, popular dentist Of
Devils Lake, visited at the home oftR.
Varrens over sunday returning to
his home Monday Afternoon Messrs.
BroWnlee and Warren are cousin - :.
Rugby Tribune Il 81 N.
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-06-26

/ OGAL AND / ERsoNAI


sS~ w. - -
B Mrs. r. McRae and daughter, Mrs.
PC: l:lel LAWYER left Monday for Glenburn,
n. p. for a weeks visit with relatives
and friends. q M, ..". IN, S.sI::
I Ii & / There are now several hundred liv--
ing at Chautauqua. The many con.
5veniences to be found make this an
ideal summer resort. 4. IT, .
+ =. P P. MlacGregor, advance represen-
stative, Of the Boston Bloomer base
ball team which plays in this city to-
day was in the city the fore part Of
the week, and made this Office 4 call.
Mr.. MacGregor, is a pleasant man to
meet and assures us that the team
which u t,tl. plays here today are the. real
article I'M the line Of base ball, and
that those who attend the game will
not be disappointed. E 5}E j. !. r
Devils Lake inter-ocean and Devils Lake free press. (Devils Lake, Ramsey County, N.D.) 1905-1909, 1908-06-26
Talk with Jones',

Il; Talk with Jones', - = :,
Maxson & Co, are paying tic for
fresh eggs.
P. B. Jennings, of Casselton, was.
here the first of the week. =.
C.$Sundstrom, of Rugby, was visit
or in Devils Lake this week.
Miss EmmasNelson. of Churchs Fer
ry, Was a guest here this week.
f. c. Landen, of Starkweather, was
la visitor to the hub this week
N. LaFlour, of Grafton, paid Devils
Lake visit the first Of the week
]. J. Schindel and Ole Lee of Tolna,
were in the city the first of the week
on business.
Maxson & Co., are paying TIC for
fresh eggs. =,
]. o. Dinneae, of Aneta, was here
Monday and Tuesday taking in the
sights at the carnival.
Mrs. j. NJ. Lamb and Miss Julia
Lamb, of Michigan were taking in The
sights and visiting friends during the
carnival this week.
Maxson & Co., are paying Tie for
fresh eggs.
Apropos of the conference of state
governors and others called by Presi.
dent Roosevelt, the Review of Reviews
, for May presents in three articles a
remarkable summary of Americas
national assets, together with an esti.
mate of our wasted resources and an
exposition Of the methods already in:
troduced for checking the annual
! waste In the same magazine Miss
Agnes Laut makes an impressive
showing of Canada's recent growth
and newly discovered wealth.