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The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
FOOTBALL NOT so BAD.
The Cornell sun Declares Baseball
Has Greater Fatality List.

AS is usual az such a time says the
Cornell Sun. football is now escorted TO
the bar Of public opinion TO be judged as
a sport that Nero missed. a relic Of bar
barism. and sundry other characterize
tions OF an unsavory variety by some,
and recognized by others as a clean,
healthy. man-makins sport despite its
element Of danger From our own fair
campus the sage Of McGraw neglects the
feeding OF his pet chimpanzee TO cry out
against the barbarism OF football. fur
nishing copy for the metropolitan papers
and by his extravagant statements as a
member OF the university faculty laying
Cornell open TO unbounded ridicule. -
Football. on account OF its spectacular
play and the apparently great danger to
the players. has I'm many quarters
achieved a most enviable reputation,
reputation which has been fostered not
only by cranks and mollycoddles, but al
most as often by intelligent men led
astray by the notoriety continually given
to accidents on the gridiron. Baseball, on
the other hand. is the gentle sport advo-
Gated as the ideal game for the American
youth.
I'm order to show as far as the Stats
tics are available the relative dangers OF
the two sports. the following figures tabu-
lating the number Of deaths resulting
from them during the last five years have
been obtained:
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07

lam Murray. no matter how much the
Philadelphia management may seek 20
conceal the fact from the public More
than that. it would not be surprising il
there were a change in ownership Those
who purchased the club have made the
mistake frequently made by business men
who jump into baseball on the theory
that # is gold mine
Took IL ont on Players.
They have not made the profits which
they have anticipated. and they have
treated some OF their players In a Mig
gardly manner. Hence IL is not probable
that the players can DE induced 10 en-
gage again with Philadelphia II condi-
tons are 10 remain as they were this
year.
The change in the Boston American
League club was the most unexpected OF
all. Fred" Lake. after his success in
1900. seemed 10 be the assured manager
OF the Boston club in 1910 He and the
owner Of the club could not agree on the
salary question and Lake departed IN
peace. while Patsy" Donovan. once
manager for Brooklyn. again enters ac-
lively into the limelight as the new man
NtsNl Va ltlN AhNaANlA ANalll
Time viii tell whether the move was
polite. Mr.. Taylor has some very posi-
tive ideas about his club, and Mr.. Lake
was very good manager IN 1899. Any
major league club which is looking for a
good manager will make no mistake n Il
engages him.
The Boston National League club has
not announced its manager for the com
ing season. IF the Boston National !, earus
club could induce Lake to take hold Of
that organization the move would Doe wise
and polite. Perhaps Lake would not care
TO do so. Whatever his personal opinion
might be, there will be none 20 deny him
credit FOR the good work that he did the
past season.
There seem likely 10 be no other
changes Even with those made. baseball
viii be assured Of enough new variety 10
add to the zest with which another cham
pionship season viii begin
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07

sports, that can be found IN either heni-
sphere, With all this 10 spur them on.
II is not possible that the hoTsemen Of
Washington will fail in their duty now.
The meeting Of next Tuesday will 90 far
toward settling that important question.
Mr. B. +. McCaully reports a number Of
contributions received during the week
for the support Of the grounds, and the
list Of membership has been very large
" extended.
a disagreeable feature that is liable to
come up FOR settlement in the near
future is the retirement Of Mr. +. Y.
De Graw as president Of the club. His
public duties are such that he feels that
ne must neglect tie latter If he continues
at the head Of the organization. The
fact is TO be keenly regretted. but the
issue has 70 be met The success OF the
new Speedway depends upon how we'll
the club meets its responsibilities in Sc
Letting his successor. That it viii meet
it successfully, there need be no doubt.
but that fact does not make Mr.. De
Graw's absence from the head Of the
organization any the less a distinct loss.
Light harness horse devotees OF the
District will be glad TO know that Javins
Brothers and George W. Goodacre are
not going out OF the horse business for
good because they are disposing OF the
speed they have on hand. Francis and
John Javins have an abiding interest in
the Speedway, and expect to be repre-
sented in the matinees when the course
IS put into commission. It is not their
purpose. however. 20 resume racing for
purposes, and Mr.. Goodacre. whose bust
ness interests demand his close atten-
ton, finds himself also compelled TO re-
tire from racing the circuit. He intends
TO buy one or two trotters during the
winter and use them on the Speedway
In matinees. He expects to visit the
sales rings, and, n possible. purchase
some promising green trotters and drive
them himself Henry Copperthite is an
other prominent horseman who is I'M
loading his fast stock. but no one who
knows the. man believes he will retire
permanently He, too, IS liable TO hear
the call Of the horse during the winter
and visit the garden for the purpose Of
buying something new and fat.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
SHIFTS IN PILOTS OF
SEVERAL BALL TEAMS
Some Surprising Changes in Heads of Clubs and
Some Not So Surprising

What an unloading OF baseball mana
gers and reloading again. ST. Louis, in
the Middle West. drops N1cAleer from the
Browns. and he Is engaged by Washing
ton. No particular dissatisfaction with
McAleer, but he had become weary OF
being chided by the public and the press
for circumstances over which lie had no
control"
washington. sick unto death With being
a tailender. permits Cantillon 70 go else
where and takes McAleer on. a move
which many consider to be most fortu-
nate for Washington. II McAleer does
not make Washington a championship
team. he most certainly VIII not make II
the testers club OF the American League.
Comiskey. admirlng Sullivan as a catch
er. opined that he lacked I'm managerial
dynamics Thereup0n he retains Sullivan
as catcher for his team IN 1910. but sue
ceeds in aIluring Duny. substantial
Young Hugh" from Providence 10 act
as manager for the Chicago Americans.
Generally there IS an impression that
Comiskey has made a good move, because
Duffy and Comiskey are temperamentally
au fat. or something OF the kind.
Let Well Enough Alone.
No change at Detroit II there were.
Detroit would slip into the fee box for
two or three seasons.
No change al Cleveland or Cincinnati.
Both teams managed by graduates from
the New York American League club.
One doing very well and the other doing
the city In the last few weeks Of fits ca
reer.
No change IN New York so far as NOR
tai mind knows. In Brooklyn a wise
change and one which seems TO be for
the better II Dahlen does not make a
great manager the first year OF his ca
reer at the head OF the Brooklyn team he
viii surprise all Of his friends.
A change is imminent at Philadelphia,
where there IS dissatisfaction with Will
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
MORE THAN A TON OF
BRA WIN IN YALES ELEVEN

The entire weight Of the Yale team as
it seems picked 70 meet Princeton and
Harvard will be 2056 pounds. according
to the official statistics. an average OF
lS6 l0-u pounds per man.
The weight Of the Yale line from tackle
TO tackle is 100 pounds. an average of
20l pounds per man The only one Of
this line TO weigh under 200 pounds is
Ted Lilley. the right tackle. who tips
the scales at only Isl pounds
In this average Murphy is figured as
the man 10 play In the back field with
Philbin and Coy. In case DAILY, the Cam
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
V. P.I. COMING FRIDAY.
VIII Meet George Washington Here
This Week.

The Virginia Polytechnic Institute foot
BAN team IS coming TO town next week 20
line up against George Washington. The
game was originally scheduled FOR sat
urday. but the date was changed to the
DAY before. in order that the game might
not conflict with the Georgetown-Vir-
ginia contest.
The local team has leaped into promi-
hence from the great showing against
the Carlisle Indians, and the two ought
to be evenly matched. The Virginians
defeated North Carolina yesterday. by
Is to 0. and North Carolina downed
Georgetown here two weeks ago, by 5
90 o. so rather accurate line can DO
drawn upon the relative abilities Of the
local eleven.
From reports Fridays battle should be
spectacular and closely fought. as the
Techs are said 20 have a phenom at
quarter back this year. and Morse is
liable TO catch a Tarter
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
PRAISE FOR CUNNINGHAM.
From tho New York Globe.

From tho New York Globe.
Logan Cunningham, the clever
young Princeton half back, who
has won three games this yenr
for the Orange and Black by his
brilliant drop kicking. is Mt pres
emit the most reliable man In the
Tiger squad. Although this II
his second year Mt Princeton. he
did net play with the varsity
Inst year because or the eIIgIbII-
Ity rule. He was on the scrub
team, however, and many times
dropped the ball over the var
sIfy's goal line
Cunningham first began play
ing football In Washington. ID.
C.. where he WAS half back ON
the Central High School team for
four years. He did not discover
his knRck at drop kicking until
he went 10 Wesleyan. During
the year he played with the
MethOdists he won from the Unit
verSlty OF Vermont and the
Springfield Training school with
field goals.
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lTcAIeer Should BE Hnppy.

From the Philadelphia Times.
McAleer must be glad that he is 60 be
IN washington next season and not In st.
Louis The Senatorial populace viii stand
for loser having been used TO II. but
the Mound City public wont any longer.
As a matter Of fact. the art OF canning a
manager who failed 10 develop a winner
was known IN St Louis long age.
7 won four pennants I'm the Mound
City" said Charley Comiskey 10 the
downcast McAleer in Chicago last sum-
mer land then had a bad season. Did
the fans forgive me for that poor cam
paign or remember ny prosperous years
there? Not muchi They wanted to throw
me into the Mississippi River"
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
Railway Relief Association League.
STANDING oF TIE rr,,rs
HIGH AVERAGE NAN on TEAM

AL advertising contracts made by The
Washington Herald are based upon It's
bona fde circulation-a circulation in
Washington larger by thousands than
was ever before attained by any morning
newspaper at the Capital It's books are
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07

with S3.725; Hal Raven. with S3.625; Mag
gle Winder 60, with 1920; Geraldine
lnow owned by Edward Mclean. Of
| Washington, with 5000; Greatest Line,
with $500; Aileen Wilson, with $3.50;
| Hoosier Prince. with 2,705. and seven
| others are represented that won 5000 and
upward. Twelve others IN the pacing
division won $1,000 and upward and
| twenty-five other PAGERS won less than
| $1,000. All the above relates TO Grand
| Circuit drivers and horses.
The list OF money winners on half-mile
rings has not yet been completed. 1t win
be observed In reading the list Of win
ners that the earning capacity Of high
class trotter Is many thousands Of dollars
greater than that OF a great PAGER. I'M
less il be hsrses like Dan Patch, which
races exhibition heats and gets. lump
sum and a percentage Of the gate re-
ceipts The Eel won less than George
Gano the past racing season, because he
was in a large sense in a class by him
self. and was barred on many tracks In
order to preserve the entry lists. He did
appear IN a few free-6OT-ans. but 1t Will
be noticed that whenever he appeared
the field was an Insignificant one because
horse owners were afraid Of him. At
that, he was beaten on one occasion by a
combination against him Of some Of the
fasest PAGERS Of the year. All in all. The
Eel was the greatest race horse PAGER
out IN 1909.
on Tuesday evening next. the Road
Drivers and Riders Club viii meet IN
the parlors Of the Metropolitan Hotel for
the purpose Of reorganization. and TO re-
port on a programme for the opening Of
the new speedway. 1t Is proper to state
at this juncture, IN view Of what has
gone before. that the light harness horse
men Of the District Of Columbia are on
trial for the last time, and that their
future depends. as far as a permanent
speedway is concerned, upon how they
manage the one now in hand and the
degree OF interest they take In It's main
tenance. No other horsemen IN all this
broad land have been as highly favored
as have been the horsemen Of Washing
ton. They have had placed at their free
disposal a tract Of government land for
their diversion. and as far as It has
been developed for speed purposes. prom
ises to be much the fastest piece Of dirt
in the country.
Superintendent McCaully is on his last
lap, and in another week the first quarter
will be ready to drive over at speed. and
the scoring ground in quite as forward
condition. President De Graw has the
assurance Of Col Cosby that the half
mile Speedway will be but the beginning
Of the good things he has in view for
Washington hOrsemen, II they prove
themselves worthy OF what they have
now. He has in his minds eye a full
mile course. where owners OF speed can
try out their horses and he further pro-
poses TO make the beautiful Potomac
Park the most interesting piece of ground
for horsemen, and men who enjoy manly
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
Tremont. 1o1 TnnrleWood. n-

The fremont football team defeated
the Tanglewood Cubs yesterday. i4 10 0.
The Tremonts. although outweighed.
played a strong game. The line work Of
German and Anderson were features
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
knocks ONT dewey Smith

Paris. Nov 6.-Jim Stewart American.
9O9 pounds, knocked out Jewey Smith, OF
South Africa. Isl pounds. IN the sixth
round Of a match scheduled TO go fifteen
rounds tonight.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07

bridge boy. should be selected. the weight
OF the team would be brought Up a little
as he weighs nine pounds more than
Murphy
The following are ths weights OK the
Yale regulars and substitutes:
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
BasIset BaII Learuc Formcd.

Hagerstown. Nd. Nov 6.-Representa-
tives OF basketball teams OF Hagerstown.
Martinsburg, Chambersburg, Frederick.
and WaynesbOrO met in this city and or
gained a league. A series OF games win
be played during the coming season
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
is SPENDING 100000
COmiskey Hopes TO Land the
1910 Pennant.
NEW CHICAGO PARK WILL OPEN

Old Roman Seems to Have Landed
Everything In sight in the shape
of New Talent from the Minor
Leaguers-DIHckburn Formerly of
Providence, HeraIded as n Star.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07
TROTTER And PAGER
Bensinger Bazaar Shows De-
cline in Speed,
SPEEDWAY NEAR COMPLETION

Road Drivers and Riders AssOcin-
tiOn VIII Meet for Reorganization.
Future of Light Harness Sport De-
ponds on clubs shOwinE-Prepara-
lions for Matinee at FOrestviIIe.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07

You have not read all Of the news OF
the day until you have read the want ada.
The Washington herald., 1909-11-07

In the pacing division George Gano
leads all the rest. with $3.50 Then
comes Simon Kenton. with 5000; The
Bosun, with $3.50: Maj. Mallov, with
$3.50: The Eel. with $3.50; Star Patchin,
with $5.12; Darkey Hal, with S45l5;
Baron Whips, with s4,4Os; Lady Maud,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-16

brought To any stage. The balloons
work both on the floor ana on ira
peze. and many who see them have no
h,sitancy I'm declaring that Darwin
would have written with greater posi-
tFyeness had he but seen THIS act
I Arrobltic performances. particularly
ground tumbling 'nrc as interesting as
another vaudeville act 20 the majority
OF vaudeville cans. and IL ls expected
that the original, or No. 1 company OF
Sheik HassRn Ben Ali. which Will close
the show next week. Will be the
strongest SOFT OF revelation 10 the
lovers OF this style of ent"rtainment.
Comedy viii rule in the remainder
of the acts. Julius Tanner. with "A
book full OF new stories, Beatrice Me
EenZie and Walter shannon, In "A
shine Filtration" and Walter SchrodC
ana Lizzie MuNev, in "A Theatrical
Agency" VIII toe the comedy features.
The musical features Will be In the
keeping OF the Dclaur trio, operate
NoCalists and George LYONS and Ed-
dies Patkrs. Tine Singer and the Harp
list" The week following Joseph y.
Shcehan. the famous tenor; Walter I.
Kelly. THE Virginia Judge, Agnes
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-16
IN LOCAL PLAYHOUSES

dams. joe Perry and Tom Elliott.
large. attractive and pretty chorus "l
some 80 will he carried. Estrl!t N"S'
will be- seen this season In uShls' I'D -
ing. this her nrst, appearance IN me-
years thus robrd. Tho Suubrrttrs "i
the company are Myrtle Franks, l|"t-
tie stone. sophie Franks. An olt" oI
exceptional IN, rit N.tIl be carried. con
sisting ~ the Bowo"y Quartet singer,
Bert Wiggju. comedy iuggl"r. the fouf
Franks In "a comedy sketch, the Ia
NOUS LiVingstons European acrobato;
Perry and Elliott singers and danctr0,
The program viii conclude with that
refined musical hit In one scene en-
titled Fun In the West" with gorGt
Gus scenery. wardrobe. electrical ana
calcium effects
TIE MAJESTIC.
The management OF the Majestic
promises for next week "A bill OF eNCcp-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-16

hd Wednesday matinee. after a long
kd successful engagement IN New
|ork Manager Charles Frohman
|nds not only the delightful young
|cman whose work In the girl From
Jays" "Rollicking Girl and tn" Lit
IT, Chcrub" gave her warm pla'" IN
be heart OF Detroit amusement seek
is. but also "A whole army % associate
|in- makers. including such clever al =
lists as William Norris. the creator or
kany famous comedy roles Bert Les
l.. Jack Gardner. John Bunny ana
Iany other faVoritos
The plot of Fluffy Ituffes hinges
bout the varied business career OF
|iuny. who IL so pretty ana So charm
Lg that she II continually losing posi-
ON after position beCaus" OF the large
ain OF admirers that intcrfcres with
Ter work. millionaire uncle has
Promised her a fortune II she can keep
Employed fof year but up 10 the
|cry last minute II looks ass though
fluffy must lose for Ia" infatuated
Dung men are always interfering with
Ter success. II is not uhtil the very
hst' minute that II develops that Flul-
+ has. all along but il would h" un-
bir To give away the climax sum 'e
10 say that the musical play ends
APPLY and FLUFFY wins her fortune
IS well 5 husband.
Henry Miller viii bring the New
FORK east and the original production
II The Great Divide IT, the Detroit
pera house for the last three DAYS
II next week. As the corner stone OF
Fhat promises 10 be new typ" OF
american play--une painting our ma
ional life as il really istS-"The
treat Divide has made a record for
Iself Henry MllcrS remarkable pre-
entation Of stephen Client, the typl-
al American. Is the best acting he
Ias ever done.
The story is that OF the conflict be-
ween the conventional east and the
ugged west. \ sweet New EnRldnl
.iri, left alone in a ranch house at
light. has been dreaming "a her lover.
ie comes hat not In The guise ST." cN-
ccts. \ plain miner stumlbles INTO her
Iouse on the heels of two other ruff
ans apparently bent on an evil pur-
,ose As the least horrible Of the
hree Ruth Jordan promises marriaE ~
o stephen Client If he win save her.
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Little Soldiers
IN your blood are the millions
Of corpusclos that defend you
against disease.

70 make and keep these little soldiers
healthy and strong, is simply TO make
and keep the blood of the right quality
and quantity.
This is just what Hoods Sarsaparilla
does it helps the little soldiers in your
blood 10 fight disease for you.
Ii cures scrofula, eczema, eruptions,
catarrh, rheumatism, anemia, nervous
ness, dyspepsia, general debility, and
builds up the whole system.
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MUSICIANS

OF Music in the Valpey building. Thurs
day evening Jan, 81. The following
will appear The Misses Genevleve
Huntton, Phyllis Kentle Charlotte
Smith. Edith Come. Etna ransleH.
Della Girardin and Margaret Malone.
Charles j. Cragg. basso, viii sing.
Herman F. Boehm, baritone pupil
of Samuel T. Slade, has been engaged
hs "A member of the quartet OF the
Church OF our Father.
Max Fielder. the new conductor OF
the Boston Symphony orchestra,
which is to give a concert here in the
Light Guard armory. on Tuesday. Jan.
26. is musician OF widely Catholic
tastes. Few men have had such
profound influence on the musical
tastes OF Germany as he, for from the
beginning OF his career he has been
an uphoder OF the new in music,
while never neglecting the great class.
les OF the past. Germany has been
and is exceedingly conservative re-.
garding ell music but German music,
and Mr. Fielder has done much to
break down the prejudice against for
Ggn composers. He has done much
Tor Slavic music. He stands today as
one OF the most notable interpreters
Of Tschaikowsky. with whose works
he is thoroughly in sympathy. He has
conducted them often in st. Peters
burg He is a profound believer in
the genius OF Edward MacDowell and
he was the first 10 play the "Lamla"
OF that lamented composer. Altogether
Mr. Fielder is one OF the broadcast anC
best equipped conductors that ever
came TO America and his programs
have been models OF what is needed
10 retain the Interest OF an audience.
Reserved seats for the concert of the
| Boston orchestra Will be on sale AT
Grinnell's on Saturday, Jan. 30
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1909-01-16
GtNETN.

Manager Ward. OF the Gayety the
alter. offers for his attraction next week,
Clark y Runaway Girls Company the
most popular extravaganza company
extent. The attraction this season Will
be quite refreshing al there Will b"
an entire change OF burlesque, with
beautiful new costumes. new scenery
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THE WHITNEY.


The Cowboy and the Squaw." n com
edy drama full OF exciting events. from
the P,n Of Joseph Byron Totten, Will
be offered In the Whitney for ore
week. commencing sunday afternoon.
Til" action OF the play takes place in
Montana and aside from the piCtur-
esque characters introduced. Mr.. TOtten
has provided story OF unusual COM
edy aad romantic interest The rO-
nance Centc~s around the love OF
Broncho Bob for an eastern miss whose
proud and impcriOus ways seem to put
her beyond his more humble reach.
Fighting against Bob - q rival cow
boy, with a fuller knowledge Of civ
ilization ana its ways, consequently
more polished and acceptable How
ever. this cowboy does not night fairly
and Bob undergOes many thrilling eN-
pcriruces in the hght for the girl he
loves The most exciting climax oc-
ours i'm the third act--a race betwe, n
a Mia steer. To which Bronco Bob has
been roped by his opponent, and wild
steer which Is ridden by faithful
squaw, who finally succeeds in cut
ting The ropes and thereby releasing
the victim The piece has been pro-
duced by +. II. sullivan. who promises
a picturesque production, strong cast
and excellent electrical equipment. The
characters represented include good
and bad cowboys, full-blooded Indians.
half breeds. and ranch people. with
sprinkling OF eastern blue blood.
Matlnees VII he given daily except
on Wednesday.
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The Japanese government is waging
successful war on rats by paying
for every dead one brought in, and
giving each rat slayer ticket TO a
lottery with valuable prizes.
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electrical and mechanical effects. etc.
The opening eNtraVaganZa. The Mar
ny widow VIII be elaboratciv staged.
and among the celebrities producing
THIS musical comedy viii nc found II
Rvnar Franks. Bert Wiggin, Arthur
Khcrns and Miss Myrtle Franks, as
sisted by the two clever Hebrew come