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RACER BROUGHT FROM ENGLAND

NEW YORK. Aug. 24.-August Bel
mont's racehorse Fair Play. which was
the best year old racer on the Ameri-
can turf last season, has arrived here
from England.
The animal. which had an unsuccess-
full season on the English turf. because
of the heavy weights with which il was
handicapped. will be put into training
try.
John E. Madden has arranged for the
return from France of the stallion
PIaudit, one of his most successful
racehorses and sires. Plaudit will be
sent to the Madden farm, Hamburg
Place, KY. where Madden believes that
his services will be more appreciated
than they were in France
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terms and conditions hereby separately
agreed TO, under marquis of Queens
berry rules, soft surgical bandages per-
mitted.
Contestants agree TO be in the arena
at least one hour prior to the contest
and TO submit to a physical examination
by the clubs physician at all reasona pie
Eddie Smith is hereby agreed upon
as the referee of the contest.
Both contestants to forthwith deposit
a forfeit of $1,000 with Tom Corbett for
compliance with these agreements.
II is further agreed that IL both men
are on their feet and neither mas peen
knocked out or otherwise defeated
there shall be no decision rendered by
the referee.
Willis Britt took his departure for
New York last evening on the 10
o'clock Santa Ee train. He said that
Ketchel will follow in the morning and
that everything is in readiness for the
fight with Sam Langford in New York
on the evening of September 10. Willis
seems TO be in the best of spirits
Il am going first to arrange all the
details" he said. "Ketchel will prob
ably follow in the morning. l do not
want to have him back there too long
in that hot climate. He will have
plenty of time in which TO train When
we get through with Langford. we
will be right back to clean up John
SON"
Jimmy Carroll. the fastest and clev-
crest of the bantam boxers, is out again
with another challenge to Monte At
tell, and II this match is made it should
prove one of the most attractive of its
kind that the local ring has known in
a long time. Carroll has one decision
and two draws with Attell. showing
that they are evenly matched.
Carroll has filled out great deal
since he last fought Attell. He only
weighed about 10 pounds at that time
/ yet he gave the now recognized bantam
weight a tough argument of it fo1
rounds and the mill was declared q
draw. Since then Carroll has man
aged 10 beat every little fellow with
whom he was hooked up and none OF
them were sidestepped by him.
1t is barely possible that Attell and
Carroll may be brought together by
the North End club this month. That
organization has the date and icard
half filled up. Frank Mantell and Jack
! (Twin) Sullivan are to meet as the
( top liner, while Young Peter jackson
and Joe Willis probably will furnish
I in between is said to be contemplated
Il have been looking for return
match with Attell since we fought oul
/ last draw" said Carroll last night. q
/ am better now than l was then and
am not looking for the losers end OF
the purse when I challenge Monte II
/ he wants to fight me, and If some clul
will put us on, | wilr be right OF
the job. I Will fight Cove at us pounds
at 3 o'clock. but this is the best
can do for him.
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Barry Noses
Burns Out in
Ten Round Go
Eastern Heavy Weight Proves
Too Fast and Clever for the
Big Californian

Los ANGELES, Aug. 24.-Jim Barry
had the best of 10 round fight with
Jack Burns at the Pacific athletic
clubs arena in this city tonight. No
decision was given from the ring
Barry sent Burns to the floor in both
the second and sixth rounds with right
swings and at times showed flashes
of his former speed. but for the most
part the rounds were devoid of any
thing like good or rapid fighting and
were replete with clinches and foot
racing.
In the tenth Barry went after his
man. and had him in great distress at
the end of the fight.
Before the fight started the winner
Jack Johnson, heavy weight champion.
in this city at some date during the
latter part of September.
Burns showed a lack of speed
throughout all of the ten rounds and
oontented himself with left jabs to the
head, which never seemed to distress
Barry. although his mouth was bleed
the fight. Burns landed repeatedly, but
his blows lacked steam. What clever
ness he displayed was shown in in
lighting, and many times he forced
Barry to break ground.
1t Will be the decision OF the sport
ing writers of the morning papers
tomorrow that Will determine which of
the two will fight Johnson. but doubt
less Barry will be the one chosen.
AFTER CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE
Special Dispatch 10 The Call
NEW YORK, Aug 24.-Hugh McIn-
tosh, the Australian boxing promoter
who engineered the Burns johnson
fight will sail for Australia tomorrow
by way of England Tonight he made
public a letter to Jeffrfes concerning
the proposed Jeffries- johnson cham
pionship battle
Mcintosh says he has been in this
country for almost fortnight and
that it has been impossible for him To
obtain any satisfaction regarding his
bid Of s50.00o for the fight. So in the
letter he asks that Jeffries furnish S
T. King. his agent with the desired in
formation. King has full power in the
matter OF bids and forfeiture during
AcIntoshs absence.
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,fl,s,. nronosition look better. But at
an erents, O'Brien was tossed over at
the final moment in favor Of the big
black champion
kaufman did not want TO go Iurlher
than 10 rounds with the champion
rbougb he expressed his Willingness to
travel over the % round route with the
man from Philadelphia Norris Levy,
Kaufman's mana ger, and the big black
smith himself did not show olsposi-
lion to attempt marathon perform
ance with Johnson, and in order TO
make the match COfroth was oohgeo
10 make il 10 round affair.
Eddie Smith, who was selected 10
referee, said:
Il am taking this position with the
distinct understanding that both men
must fight and not stall, and the mo-
rnent see what looks like a job 1 VIII
Immediately call II no contest and for
felt each mans share OF the purse. II
they are on the level and fight il out
for 10 rounds then the contest should
be a good one and worth going TO see.
but il must be a real fight so far as
am concerned. / will take no chances.
About two years a go in MarysVllle
Young Peter Jackson and Dick Sullivan
tried 10 pull off a frameup for 20
rounds. but I saw what they were up
to- and when they refused 10 night as
I directed them to ] stopped the mill
called ii no contest and awarded the
purse 10 charity. This amounted to
5000. and was divided among three
cha ritable institutions of the town
Both Johnson and Kaufman say that
they will fight for all that is in them.
Each claims that he viii be able~to
knock the other out in that time. Both
seemed 10 be perfectly willing to abide
10y the rules which the articles and the
referees statement call for. The no
decision clause is to help Kaufman
out. for Johnson is far the more clever
boxer
O'Brien did not seem to be much dis
furbed when he learned that the cut
had been switched on him. He said that
he had not come to terms with COT
froth and that no articles were signed
He wished the promoter success with
the match and added that in his opinion
Johnson would prove a big drawing
card in this city
There was no trouble between COT
froth and myself" said O'Brien. We
talked oyer the match, but did not come
10 any definite agreement. I might
have secured the match, but ] was none
too anxious 10 fight at this particular
time It's just well. Conroth has
p good card and I hope that he will
get a lot Of money out Of it
Following are the articles signed by
Kaufman. Johnson and Conroth:
Jack Johnson. champion of the world
represented by George Little, and Al
Kaufman. represented by Morris Levy
hereby agree to box 10 rounds for J. W
Cofroth on the afternoon of September
q 1909. at an hour in the said day to be
designated by J. W. CoffrOth at least
three DAYS prior TO the contest, under
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Seals Open Up
Series With a
Close Victory
Two Runs in the First Inning
Prove Enough to Beat
Vernon

Vernon is still on the slide, and If
dope counts it looks as il Unhappy
Hogan's bunch is in for fine trim
ming this week. The southern outfit
appeared across the bay yesterday
afternoon and. though they put up a
good game, they seemed to be trifie
outclassed. The Seals made hay while
the sun was out, and they picked off
enough runs in the opening frame to
give them the contest. Two tallies
came over in the first frame, and YER
non was unable to land more than one
run during the remainder OF the
contest.
A good crowd made the trip from
this side and, reinforced by the Oak
land fans, there was a good crowd on
the job. Hogan had fire in his. eyes
from the outset, and he never lost a
chance to grab. His own men were
generally the target of his remarks. 1t
looked from the outset as if Vernon
was in for fine trimming, but Brack-
enridge, who was on the firing line,
frightened up after the opening frame.
and he delivered a fine assortment of
twists thereafter.
While Eastley was touched up at
times he steadied at the critical mo-
ment, and together with the rank base
running of the Vernonites, he managed
to get by without any serious results.
In the third frame Vernon got three
hits, and still they failed to score. This
is certainly going some. The Seals
got their two on a couple of bingles.
Mundorff started the trouble in the
opening frame with well placed
| double to right field for two bases,
MohIer hunted to Breckenridge, but he
got his fingers crossed, and before he
got possession of the sphere MohleT
reached first and Mundorff was getting
his breath on third. Bodie famed
Williams walked. Melchoir selected a
ripe one and biffed it into right, and
1t looked at this stage as if many more
would come home, but the next man
went out.
With the Seals out in front with a
| lead of two, the fans rested back with
ease, as the game looked sealed for
Longs men at this stage. Vernon
looked dangerous in the third when
/ they got three hits, but they tossed of
+ their chance to score by lacking the
| foot on the bases.
! Both sides went out in quick order
until the eighth when Hogan started
| off right with a healthy double over
| Lewis head. Breckenridge struck out
! but Stovall found one that he liked and
| he biffed it into right for a double
Melchoir might have gathered it in. but
/ the fence interfered with him. Deve-
reauX flew to Melchoir and Hit was
put in to bat for Bernard, but he failed
| to live up to his name, as he went ou1
on an easy fly. Score:
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Outlines Plans
For Organized
Ball Reforms
Charles w. Murphy, President
of Clubs, Advocates ReOrgani-
cation in Big Leagues

Especial Dispatch 10 The Call
CHICAGO. Aug. 24.-Charles W. Muir
ply. president Of the Cubs. today dis
cussed another scheme for the re-
organization of organized baseball
His plans. which have the support OF
many baseballmen. include the follow
ing reforms.
Increasing the membership of
the national commission from three
% seven.
representation on that commits
sion by the minor leagues.
Every member on the commits
sion to be paid a salary.
Meetings at stipulated times with
q docket, where all cases for hear
ing viii be set.
open sessions of the commi ssion,
that everybody may attend.
Right of ball players to be repre-
scented by an advocate so long as
the representative is not a player.
Fixing a certain and set sum for
ali ball players who participate in
worlds series. So that the players
ny devote all their attention to
winning saries instead Of keeping
one eve on the box Office.
President Murphy admitted that other
baseball magnates knew of the plar
and favored it Among those men,
toned were JohD 7. Brush of the New
York Giants and former President Hart
Of the Cubs.
The first thing TO be done is to cal
a meeting of men who are financially
interested in baseball" said Murphy
The meeting should be held this win
ter. Every owner in the National and
American leagues, the American asso-
citation and the eastern leagues. to-
gether with Representatives of all Other
minor leagues. shoulo attend.
Everybody in organized baseball
would then be represented. War tall
would cease. for the dissatisfied fac
tions would be represented
There is a sentiment ali over ths
country that there should be a reor-
ganization. The consensus of opinion
is that it should be launched at a bis
gathering Of baseballmen next winter
when the club owners could meet il
q three or four aAEa conferences"
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BIG CHAMPION TAKES
THE PLACE OF O'BRIEN
Articles Call for Ten Rounds Without 9
Decision if Both Finish Well
Bv WILLIAM ]. sLATTERY


the and the fighters alike
Con dropped oBen like the time honored heated
Johnson
proposed bout with Blacksmith Al kaufman
of September
This
a all
no decs :. a4ooo
had his mind up 10 stage
the confirmed all along the ne
Conroth explains
conditions that MADE e
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Chicago Horses
Score in Races
Held in Joliet
Terrific Fall Taken by PAGER
John BrydOn Proves. Excif-
ing Incident of Meet
BY henry T. WHITE
Especial Dispatch TO The Call

JOLIET, ILL.,, Aug "a Chicago
horses won two of the three harness
races at the Joliet fair today. Gov
ernor Searles, from the Mcmahon
stable, taking the last three heats of
the 2:O7 pace after the first heat had
gone to Spill in 2:O7A, while Deans
trotter. Dulce Jay. was victorious over
a fairly strong field in the 2:21 purse
His only serious opponent was the
three year old flly. Bertha C, which
forced him to step the first heat in
2:121s and was first home at the end
of the second mile in 2;12$4, the roam
making a break when close to the wire
The most exciting incident of the
afternoon was the terrific fall taken
ing for the third heat of the 2:20 class.
The horse made a break just as the
word was given and as Al Sweet, his
driver took Brydon toward the pole
the nag seemed to strike a soft place
in the track and fell headlong, the
driver sailing over his head, but was
uninjured
The two, running races, a mile DASH
and one at fve-eighths, brought out
good fields in point of numbers, and
while there may not have been much
quality on parade, there was quite a
little handy speed, the mile being done
in 1:41 by the even money favorite.
Giles While of the seven that started
in the five furlong dash Uncle Jim
Gray, held at 3-5 in the half dozen
handbooks, which did a small business,
was the best played.
Both winners outclassed their fields
and needed no encouragement save a
little hand riding in the homestretch
to win by comfortable margin.
1t was figured that the running races
would bring to the track strong con-
tingent of the Chicago sporting frater-
nifty. and sprinkling of them was on
hand. Talk that betting would be ON
large scale helped this part of the
matter, but nothing of the sort hap
pened.
The handbooks necessarily were con-
servative ventures as to odds, as every
body had the tip that Uncle Jim Gray
and Giles would win
Summaries:
2:30 PAGERS purse 81 900:
Rose X, b. b. by Constanero Francis). l l I
w ), CHI &. by Mambrino (Saun-
Mary K b. M by zombro tMcMahonj 3 5
John Brydon, b. &. by Symboleer
tSweet). Observation-Disclosures. 3 dis
Fosta Girl. or. M BY Rhodrick Jones', ) dr. dr.
| Crit, Audubon, blk. b. by ]. J. Audubon
Time -2:o7a. 2:o7a. posi- ~
2:21 trot, purse,,500:
Duce JAY, 70. h. ly Jay Bird DEAN l /
Bertha G b. +. by Buromore (chan
/ ulerJ : :
Ashland Clay, ch. h. by c.. F. Clay
Hogan ..,....i........ 3 3 3 .
Markey. gr h. by Margrave (Kirby) 3 4
Miss Elyria, b. M. by Elyria (afc-
Time-2a2h, 2:12A. 2:14A 2:1s1k.
2:0T PAGERS, purse, 5000:
Governor Searles b. h. by Lockheart
(McMahon) .....a..--.......,........ 1
Spill, b. g. by wawan (Taylor) .....1 ?
ton Jolnson) : -. -. 2 > 3
Pqtman5. -. :. , y 3
mons tTnllis1 $3.50. 9 6 mr.
VIII Mayburn, b. II. by Allie-Wood
(Spencerl .....5 3 3 ro
Bystander, b. e. by O'clock Hogan g Z DIR
Time-2:0TA. 2:07s,. 2:Os1a. 2:o9x5
RIfNNINr RACES
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ATHLETIC cLuB's NEW HOME

ALAMEDA, Aug. 24.-The Alameda
athletic club. which was recently
granted a permit by the city council
TO hold boxing exhibitions monthly, is
having the old car barn at the west
end fitted up to accommodate the mitt
wielders and the sporting public. Seats
will be provided for 1000 persons and
platform to hold a "a foot ring is to be
erected. F. w. Peck is the secretary
and manager of the club. He expects
to put on his first show early next
month.
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NEW hike RECORD

SALT LAKE. Utah. Aug ga new
record-9:42 2-5--was established by
Iver Lawson. who won the FIVE mile
open professional championship race on
the saucer track tonight. The former
record for the distance was 9:4S 1-5.
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Bstted for Bernard In eighth.
SAN FRANCISCn
RMS AND HTS BY INNINGS
SUMMARY

Two base hits-Mundorn, Hogan. Stovall
Sacrifice hits-AIohler. First base on called
baIs-on Breckenridge 6, off Eastley 1. Struck
out=By Breckenridge 6. by Eastley Z. Double
plays-Hogan to Devereaux; McArdle to MohIer
Time of game hour and % minutes. I'm
nires-Mc Carfhv and Mc(1reevv.
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Northwest League

PORTLAND. Aug. 24.-AIthough today's game
went 10 innings. both teams apparently carried
on contest TO see which could secure the
most errors. After two men were out IN the
tenth error by Bassey. together with three
hits, gave Tacoma the game. Score:
r. H. F.
Portland OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Tacoma OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 10
Batteries-seaton and Armbruster; Newlin and
Eastwood.
VANCOUVER. b. c.. Aug. 24.-Seattle won
again today by a score Of 10 l. Erickson held
Seattle hitless until the sixth inning. when
he went up in the air and allowed I'VE hits
In the eighth Capron and Magee pulled on
sensational double steal. Score;
Seattle ...................... ;
vancouver ----.-.-..-- .-----.------ .
den 1@' anu SDF'' A''A" ~
ABERDEEN. Aug 24-Le Jeune. VINO was
sent in to pitch because the locals pitching
stan is on the sick list. proved puzzle for
Spokane today and held them 10 seven scat
tered hits. not more than OF which came
in any one inning. Score: r. II. Z.
Spokane .....-.-. .--.....-.-- --...
Aberdeen --..------.. IL
Batteries-Crosby Wright, Brown and Spen
Ger; lie Jeune. O'Brien and kreitz. Umpire
Frary.
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Los Angeles 10, Portland 2

Los ANGELES, Aug. 24.-Six errors
perpetrated by Portland went far to-
ward bringing about the result of to-
of Los Angeles. Thorsen allowed Port
land six hits, while the locals made but
five off Graney. Orendorff sent the ball
over the fence in the second inning
In the sixth Los Angeles made three
runs without a hit Score
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American League

CLEVELAND. Aug 24;--After losing four
straight games Cleveland beat Washington.
to o Falkenberg holding his former teammates
10 three hits. hPerring made a single. double
aud triDle and drove In four Of Cleveland.
rms Score; r. n. F.
Cleveland Observation-Disclosures. N
W ashlngton -. .--.--... 1900
and Street.
ST LOFTS. Aug. 24.-St. Louis defeated Now
York. 10 0. today Petty allowed but two bits
Score II. II. r.
st. Louis ...... 90 go. .....--3
New York ............--......0
Sweeney.
CHICAGO Aug. 24-Rostou hit Burns or
pOrtunely snd defeated Chicago. . 70 ?. TODAY
Score: r. ~ f.
Chicago ....... ..---.-........--...2
Batteries-Burns Suter and sullivan Hall.
Arellanes and CaFrigan.
DETROIT Aug. 24.-After Philadelphia an
narently had the game today the locals
knocked Krause OF the slab and won. Score.
r r. F.
PhiladelDhia ..-.----- -....-.-.-6 L
Batteries-Summers. Donovan and StaraEe;
Krause. Dygert and Livingstone.
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Oakland 4, Sacramento 3

SACRAMENTO, Aug. 24.-Sacra-
mento threw the game away in the
ninth inning today. when Fitzgerald
walked two men and Carroll raped
out double to right. Flana gan's poor
fielding allowed the second man to
score and gave the game to the WISH
tors, to 3. Score:
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fla Longe out for bunting third st
SACRAMENTO
RUNS AND HITS BY INNINGS


Home run-Shinn. Three base hits-Cameron
Raymer. Carroll Two base hits-Myers La
Longe. Raymer. First base on called balls
of Fitzgerald 8 of Wigs 2. Struck out-By
Fitzgerald 6, by Wigs 5. Hit by pitcher-Flan
agan Double plays-Chrstan (unassistedlt
Wigs to Lewis TO Cameron. Time of game
hour and 40 minutes Umpire-Irwin
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American Association

At Minneapolis Minneapolis ?, ST. Paul ..
At ToledO-ToledO Z. Columbus 3
At Louisville Louisville Z. Indianapolis
(tiel.
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Win the First Contest From
Piffsbnrg After Being
Badly Oufhif
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
National League

NEW YORK. Aug. 24--New York and Pitts
burg divided a double header today. the home
team victory being BY A to 8 score and the
visitors winning. II to 5. In both games Pitts
burg hit hard. Raymond getting a particularly
severe drubbing- The scores.
First game r. H. E.
Plttsburg ------..--.--.....--.... 10
New York ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Batteries-WiIlis Adams. Lever and Gibson:
Wiltse. Mathewson and Sehlei.
Second game r. n. r..
Pittsburg ..-................... II
New York OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 3
Batterles-Csmnitz and Gibson Raymond and
Sehiel. A. Wilson Umpires-EmsHe and O'Dsy-
PHILADELPHIA. Aug 24-Chicago shut ont
Philadelphia in a pitchers battle here today.
1 to 0. Chicago scored In the eighth inning
when. with one ont Hoffman tripled to center
and came home on Tinker's hit Score:
Philadelphia .-...........O Z
Batteries McQuilian. corridon and Doom.
Overall and Archer Umplres-Klem and Kane
BOSTON. Aug 24-Boston won from ST.
pitched well until the ninth. when he gave the
first three batters passes. Score:
st. Louis ......................
Batteries-Lush and Bresnahan; Mattern.
Brown and Graham. Umpire-Riger
BRooHIYN. Avg. 24-Rucker outpitched
Ewing today and Brooklyn won over Cincinnati.
TO 0. Score:
Cincinnati .............0 2
BatterIes-Ewing ana Roth: Rucker and Der
gen. Umpire-Iohnstone.
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RTNNJNc RACES


Five furlongs purse $l50-t'ncle Jim Gray,
second Ifmpani 113 tAicIntyrel. third. Time,
l:01 Hammatrical. Bitter Miss, Cassowary,
May Hamilton, Vannie. finished as named.
One mile. purse Societies. 121 Foley, 6-5.
won; Rosehurg II. III (Hawn,. second; Male
diction. I'D tobert1, third Time. 141. Point
Lace ! e'ing Sater Mary Candless, Gildever.
finished as named.
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STANDING OF THE CLUBS

RESULTS OF GAMES
San Francisco 2, Vernon 1.
Los Angeles 10, Portland :.
Oakland 4, Sacramento 3.
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WEAK MEN

A physical. chem
zeal. microscOpical
urinalysis tells any
suffering man facts
he ought to know
to realize his true
condition and en-
able his physician
TO treat his disease
and not his symp-
toms Think so.
guess so doctors do
,oF LoIo,, 60 Tho