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The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
OLD-TIhERS ON The aOUTS
Griffith and Bresnahan Quarrel Over
Ball Player.
st. Louis Club Refuses to Waiver on
Ellis, Unknown Star from
the Csast.

Toledo Ohio, Jan. 5L-The Two National
League managers. former New Workers.
Clarke Griffith and Roger Bresnahan.
are on the outs. SAYS special dispatch
from Cincinnati to-day. The trouble is
all over the failure Of Bresnahsn TO
waive on a young player by the name OF
Ellis. whom Griffith desired TO use in q
trade All the other clubs waived on
the youngster, who IS practically IN
known IN this section, h2illng from the
Coast. except 10 the new leader o. the
Cardinals
Bresnahan stated that he needed out
felders. and as the y0unZster had
good reputation he was willing to take
a chance on him. Griffith tried 10 show
existed in baseball. but Roger could not
see il IN thai way Griffith IS good and
sore over the new turn the affair has
taken. and vented his feelings as follows.
i don't understand why the ST Louis
club takes such position IN the Ellis
case. Bresnahan is only standing IN his
oWn light. he is taking a chance. and
at the same time forfeiting the good VIII
o. the Cincinnati club. Seme day he
may need something this club would bs
IN position 10 give him. but all lie viii
ger viii be the cold shoulder
As a result Of Bresnahan 5 refusal TO
waive on Ellis tie Cincinnati club may
not be able 10 put through the deal
which was expected &c bring OUtfelder
Oakes 10 Cincinnati
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
PRRPS HOLD TRACK TRIALS
Relay and individuals Are Chosen
for Coming Meets.
HeiSkeII, P. O'Brien, r. Graham,
DahiII, and Capt. Weiser Select
ed for the Relay Team.

Trials for the Georgetown Prep track
team were held yesterday on the indoor
track IN the Healy Building Of the Blue
and Gray University.
From squad of thirty the following
men were picked for the relay team:
Capt weiser. Heisken. P. O'Brien. P.
Graham. and DahHl.
The men who were selected 10 repre-
sent the Props in the distance events
are A Graham. Murphy. and Rodriguez
while for the sprints Dahin and Weiser
we're chosen.
Manager Daley announces he VIII prob
ably enter some men IN the Federal
games Also that the relay team win
be sent 10 Richmond 10 the Richmond
College meet. where they viii probably
be pitted against Episcopal High and
several other preparatory school Qgartets
The prospects Of again turning out a
crack bunch Of track men seem 10 be
very bright, and from present indications
they bid fair to equal. if not sGrpass, the
high standard maintained by last years
squad
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
G. v. U. LOSES BYRD
He VIII Enter University Of
Western Maryland.
SEVERE BLOW TO HATCHETITES
Was Prominent Factor IN the Sue
cesxfui Campaign of the Football
EIeven-Wfxhes 10 Finish Prepar-
ations for Law Course-WfIl Leave
Washington on Wednesday.

Harry Byrd. one OF the best all-round
athletes at the George Washington Uni
verslty and quarter back on the football
team last season, has decided 10 quit the
local institution and viii leave sometime
this week 10 take UP his studies at the
University OF Western Maryland
Byrd, who deserves the bulk Of the
credit FOR the successful campaign Of
the George Washington football team.
ranks among the leaders in Washington
football stars and his leaving the local
school VIII be one Of the biggest losses that
that school has suffered for several years.
Without doubt he is the best quarter back
developed in Washington for years, ana
his decision 10 enter the Maryland uni
versity VIII be g severe blow 70 athletics
at the downtown school
Byrd received his early training at the
Maryland Agricultural College. coming
70 the local school 20 begin the study
Of law. After going this far in the
course he thinks he is not sufficiently
prepared 10 continue al the law game
and has decided to finish the term at the
Maryland institution
While al the Maryland Agricultural Col
lege Byrd was the mainstay in the box
for the baseball team and gave promise
Of developing into a capable slab artist
n al probability he VIII enter athletics
at the Maryland school, and his host
OF friends here VIII be afforded the Op-
portunity 70 see him perform against
Georgetown this season
II VIII be remembered the numerous
games on the George Washington sched-i
ule which were won BY the local team
through the sole efforts Of the diminutive
quarter. With the generalship Of
veteran he handled the eleven IN master
y style. his head work Al critical stages
being the biggest factor in the success
OF the downtown aggregation.
Byrd viii leave washington Wednes-
day morning. and begin his studies at
the University Of Western Maryland i'm
mediately.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
Y P. |. IS DOUBLE WINNER
Basketball Five Defeats Bluefeld
and Randolph-Macon Teams.
Hughes and LegSe Play Best for
VtetOrS-AggregaffO Booked
for Extensive Trip.


SPECIAL to The Washington Herald
Blacksburg- Va. Jan S1-The Virginia
Polytechnic Institute basketball team
returned yesterday afternoon from Blue
field. W Va. where Friday night they
defeated the Biuefeid Y. NJ. c. A. five bv
the score Of 3s 70 10. and two hours after
their return defeated the Randolph Ma
con Academy team b. the score Of 81 10 &
This is Virginia Polytechnic Institutes
first season in basketball. and thus far
the team has PLAYED three games. win
ning all. scoring fS2 points 10 their OF
ponents' A. Under the able coaching Of
Gus Brown. Of Princeton. V. P l. bids
fair 10 do IN basketball what i. has
already accomplished in football
The playing Of Capt Hughes and Legge
was the feature
The Z. p J. team VIII leave for a bas-
ket-bal trip in two weeks. being sched-
uied 70 meet several Of the fastest Qufnts
in the South.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
STAR TACKLE WITH COLLEGE
Big Independent Grid. Player to
Join Rsh-rah's.
John Smith. of the WarwickS, Prom
ises TO be Biz Help 10
some Team.

John Smith. the big tackle on the War
wick football team for the last two sea
sons, has decided to break away from in
dependent football and enter the college
ranks. much 70 the regret Of his host Of
followers in the southeastern section OF
the city.
Smith IS without doubt one Of the best
inesmen developed in this city in the past
several years, and his decision 70 enter
one Of the local colleges should add 10
the collegiate list a gridiron star Of the
first wafer. The big fellow has gained
nearly al Of his experience as q member
Of the fast Warwick team. Two years
ago Re played tackle on the Eastern
High eleven. and was popular choice for
the line job on the all-scholastic team
Smith Is q yOangster. stands over six
feet and tips the beam close 10 the 90
marx. He has never been under pro-
fessi0nal coach. and his rapid develop
msnt under these conditions Is remark
able Besides being prominent in foot
bali, Smith is the best all-round athlete
that the WaTWicks have had on its ros-
ter and with college training he should
develop into one Of the best men IN the
South
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
GOSSIP OF THE BOXERS.

Hugh Mcintosh. the Australian who
was az the head OF the syndicate that
promoted the Burns-Johnson fight, viii
be IN Boston early in March.
Billy Papke notified Manager McCarny.
Of the Los Angeles Fight Club. that he
would not keep his engagement 10 fight
ten rounds with Flynn March l.
Packey Mcfarland is another American
fighter who has practically decided to
make a trip to England for the purpose
OF getting on fights with the best light
weights they have across the Pond-
william Morris. the vaudeville manager
yesterday contracted with James Jeffrles
for twenty weeks on the Morris circuit
through the East and Middle West. Fifty
thousand dollars was the price agreed
upon. Jeffries viii open in New York in
March
Bill Papke. the ex-middle-weIght cham
piOn. has called of his ten-rOund bout
with Jim Flynn. the Pueblo light-weIght.
which was slated TO take place at the Pa
cific A c. of Los Angeles. Cal. on the
night OF March T. Papke gives IS his
reason for calling of the bout that he
can make more money by meeting men
OF his own weight before the clubs fl
the East
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
BOWLING NOTES

The Columbia Duck Pin League has
some clever b0wlers who are fighting II
ont for first place Pitcher. Eddie Beucn-
ert. and the veteran n. Rogers are ee-
ing crowded hard for first place Dy Cow
and Monroe. who are doing excepuopaEy
fine work for noyices.
Buxhaum. Jones. and Sanders all look
on duck pins as a very serious sport.
They take very careful aim and do some
very fast foot work before delivering the
ball Jones IS the t2llest man IN the
league and also mas the distinction OF
being the only man IN the league who
halls from the Pacific Coast When Jones
was home last. however, they had not
begun 20 bowl duck pins.
Il IS all right 70 kick. but don't knock
when a foul IS called on you Remember
the man on the foul line would raJhe.
be on the alleys and would rather do
anything else than 10 call q foul Bill
Bailey Of Won't you come home fame
IS one OF the very best b0wlers IN the
league He has tie best delivery Of any
man IL the Columbia League, and with
any kind Of luck would have an average
Of over a hundred.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
CALL FOR VIRGINIA PLAYERS
Capt. HOf Of Baseball Nine 10 Get
Early Start.
Veteran Pitcher Susong. ~DfxEe'
walker, Thorn. and Other stars
Lost by Graduation.

SPECIAL 10 The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va. Jan. 3L-The pretty
weather OF the past ten days has Induced
Capt HOf. Of the University OF Virginia
baseball team, 20 Issue his call for ap-
plicaats a week earlier than usual. Twen-
ty-nine players handed in their names
on the first day. which seems TO Indicate
that there is going TO be some keen
rivalry for the various positions.
Five members OF last years team viii
be lost 10 the nine this season-Susong.
Dixie" Walker. Thom. Maddux. and
Bowe- Susong was one Of the premier
pitchers in college baseball. Under the
care OF Trainer flanagan the Tennessee
youth at once jumped into prominence.
defeating IN succession in his very first
year many Of The strongest colleges in
the East
An even better record was made the
second year. Susong winding I'D the sea
son BY defeating Princeton, on Nassau
Field, the second time this feat has been
accomplished by a Virginia team. I.ast
spring SusOng did not report for p7ac-
tice until the season was well under
way, but. despite the fact that he was
IN poor condition, he came TO Richmond
and pitched one OF the most notable
games in his career, Princeton finally
winning out IN the tenth inning.
Another veteran player lost IS Walker
who has played his four years out. He
was one OF the most finished feiders in the
college baseball world Last year he was
called upon 70 hold down the initia! bsg
simply because there was no one else
in the squad who could play the position
properly A Richmond paper comment
ing on his performance in the Princeton
game, dubbed him a second Hal Chase.
ThOn, formerly a member Of the Yale
varsity, VIII not apply for the team
this year Maddux, who held down sec
ond, is graduated, and Bowe VIII not
be an applicant
The present Indications are that Vir-
ginia's mainstsy in the box this year
VIII be Carl Walker, the former Wood
berry-FOrest twirler, son OF Charles c
Walker, weIl-known Chesapeake and Ohio
Official Walker was even more success
fulhn the box last season than Susong.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
GOOD ADVICE TO BOYS
FROM Waller CAMP

At the annual banquet of the Y NJ c 4
boys department. in New Bedford few
nights ago Waiter Camp was the PRINCIPAL
speaker Football sad an these athletic
sports make a good test Of man, said
sr. Camp. IA conclusion They ty him
out and match him mp With bis fellows
90 into the game with your whole heart
and soui wbcu you do 60 into these things.
Play fair, stiek to The miles. isIs play hard
and stick to f. Lean 10 take whip
ping Wifhout 4 whimper. ard If you're
bea'eH- aont ,ry 70 explain Why h hap
pened So Go home and shut up. Then
oume 0It aEsiu tomorrow and AZ to do
better
Il do not know anything more fitting
perhaps 70 leave with you bozs IN closing
than au Old German rhyme learned years
ago:
We c1uis into this wc7ld naked and bare.
We leave this worid. 10 one Knows where;
Pm. Z ee are tioroushhre,is here.
Wen he thorOrlghbreds there.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
BLACKBURN NAY BE DEAD.
Philadelphia Hears Negro PuEiiist
Is n Suicide.

Philadelphia Jan. S1.-MyStery SUI
rounds the reported attempted suicide OF
Jack Blackburn, the negro pugilist. who
is in Moyamensing prison awaiting trial
for murder. Gen. 81. Clair MUiholland.
prison inspector, SAYS the report is uH-
true.
II Blackburn is dead as some reports
have It. his body is supposed TO be in the
prison hospital Poison, not hanging. is
the means which the negro used In his
attempt on his life, according to rumor
in circulation to-day.
1t is said that a woman visited Black
burn a few days ago and slipped a vial
containing poison which he swallowed in
his cell last night No confirmation Of
this report or Of other rumOrs about the
affair can be obtained at Moyamensing.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
HATCHETTTES1 BASEBALL sss RUNNING Ss~ %
PREPS ISSUE SCHEDULE.
Georgetown Youngsters Have at
fractive Programme.

Georgetown Youngsters Have At
fractive Programme.
The Georgetown Prep baseball schedule
was given out yesterday BY Manager Ca
hnL and includes games with all OF the
local and nearby scholastic teams Of any
Importance
The Preps win start the season With
a good nucleus of experienced men. and
with the addition OF the excellent new
material which IS available the Blue and
Gray youngsters should make as favor
able impression on the Diamond as they
did last year.
The schedule follows
Wednesday, Marcb ai-western High scAool-
FRIDAY 8Trii s-Easicrn High Schoci-
Tuesday. April 6-Sesfern High School
FRIDAY. ATril s-Wcodherry Forest School.
Friday, ArrsI ls-Business High school,.
Monisy. April l9-Centrsl High Schocl.
Tuesday. April -Eriscopsl High School
Wednesday. April q BusiGEss High Schooi-
Ihusiay. April 22-NashinGron SChcol fer Boys
Friday, AIEll SS-Western hiEh School
Monday. Ami 15-CeuiIal High school
Friday. MAY 7-EastcTn High School
Monday, 8iay lo-Cenrrsl High Schooi
Friday. May Ii-EasteIn High School
Wedncsday. Nav Is-Businsss High School
Friday May 2I-WzShingtOn school for B1ys
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
LOWE-WHISTLER MATCH.
Local to Meet Old Timer On Neu
Monday.

Monday.
Tommy Lowe. the local scrapper. viii
meet Billy Whistler, Of Baltimore Al the
Monumental Club. Of Baltimore this
evening in a fifteen-round bout
Whistler has been after Lowe for a
long while. but It was not until President
SOmmers. Of the Monumental Club. made
trip to Washington and had ? talk
with Lowe that the Washington boxer
consented to meet the BaltimOrean. Lowe
held out FOR 1S3 pounds at s .. m. or the
day Of the contest, but Whistler refused
10 DO so. and the local man was finally
persuaded TO cut weight out Of the agree
ment.
Whistler recently made a very inpres-
sive re-entry into the ring, and his bout
with Lowe viii be a severe test OF his
ability, as the Washington Iight-weIght
Is regarded as the South's cIeverest
boxer at his weight Lowe has fought
twice this season, his first bout being a
fifteeR-round draw with Young Kid
Broad, Of Philadelphia, while in his sec
ond set-to he defeated Decker IN fifteen
rounds Whistler in his only rain this
season beat Young Clifford. Of Boston. in
six rounds.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01

Press Agent Bright talked so much
Saturday afternoon that now his voice
IS almost gone. It is hoped that he VIII
accompany his voice
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01

When Packey Mcfarland reaches New
York in few days. he viii find that
there IS plenty OF action cut out for him
at the Gotham boxing clubs. II he really
wants TO fight this year he viii find
DTiseoI, Moran, Cross and Murphy ell
anxious 10 take . chance.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
THOMPSON TO REFEREE.
Veteran Official VIII Have Charge
OF Georgetown Meet.

Manager Corcoran. Of the Georgetown
track team announced yesterday that
Nike Thompson. the famous football off,
cisl. would be the official referee Of the
Georgetown indoor games. which take
place March 6.
Nike is known the country over. and
IS considered in a class by himself as a
football referee For many years ne has
Ofhciated in al the big Northern college
contests Nike has for many years been
identified with the Blue and Gray meets.
and Manager COrc0ran's choice IS very
popular
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01

New York. Jan. Sit vas announced
to-day that Jem Driscou and Leach Cross
have been formally matched TO box ten
rounds al the Fairmont Athletic Club
on February g They finally have agreed
10 weigh 135 pounds five hours before
entering the ring
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
TOM LONGBoAT VS.. sHRUBB.
Premier Long Distance Men to Race
Next Friday.

New York. Jan. 5L-After waiting i'm
patiently 10 have the question OF suprem-
acy settled. athletic enthusiasts viii see
Alfred Shrubb. the English long distance
professional, meet Tom Longboat the
Canadian Indian IN a Marathon race.
e miles and IA yards, Ia the Garden
next Friday night. This event bios fair
10 be one OF the most sensational
episodes in American sporting history
Ever since Longbos1 defeated Dorando
al the Marathon distance il has been
maintained in many quarters that the
Indian IS not the greatest long distance
runner in the world, and that he cannot
defeat Shrubb.
In comparison as to build. weight and
stride LOnghoat has Il on the Briton.
He is . feet II inches tall. weighs fs
pounds has stride Of feet inches.
and is twenty years old. whereas Shrubb
is feet inches tail. scales al ISs. has
stride OF feet inches. and is thirty-sIx
years old
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
CHENEY BACK AT SCHOOL.
Central Track Captain VIII again
Take Up Duties.

Capt. Cheney. Of the Ccatrai High
School track squad. returned 20 the o
Street School Friday after an absence
Of twO months, and VIII report for work
10 Coach Foley this afternoon.
Cheney. IS one Of the best short dis
tance runners developed a. the Central
School for the past few years. and his
return VIII be big boost to that schools 3
chances in the coming indoor meets. He
left school soon after the track caudi-
dates reported for work in order that he
might prepare for an entrance examina-
ton 70 one OF the government schools.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
MARTIN TO ENTER GEORGIA.
Eastern High school Athlete slated
ro- s.,,,.,,- s-ss.

F1'sH'FTn HFeh NehooI athlete sIaieo
for Southern University
Lee Martin. captain of the Eastern
High School football team last season.
and one OF the best aH-round athletes
ever developed in the Washington high
schools. has decided to enter the Univer-
sity OF Georgia, at Athens. next year.
He Is now a senior At Eastern and
viii graduate this spring. Martin has
led the baseball. basketball. and football
teams at the Capitol HIu school for the
past Two years. and under college training
should develop into a star OF the first
water
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
Annual Bowling Meet Con-
ciudeS at Palace Tonight.
AFFAIR IS A BIG SUCCESS
Has Proved Nest Popular Event of
Iss Kind Ever Pulled on Hereto
nights Card Promising, and Big
Rest Surprises OF Tourney Nay Be
Outcome OF Final Rolling.
To-NIGHTs SCHEDULE.
s4PSl

Team ye-manl-U-ions. CIass 3.
Dogbics Miller ard Brown. Class A.
Thomas and Elhetis Class 4.
sngle-H LschEeld. e. Ross =. White.
+. Hsldeman. A. Same. J. Cunningham,
and N ZierFosai. Class G; Al Costello.
Glass b. -. DAVIS. g. Benuis. T. Lopez.
aad J. Leckie, Class G.: : p Abbott.
Class 3. =. ". Dom. Class G g. Jzc0bs
Class {. Ross. Class 3 NJ Ricketts,. Class
a. ]. Smith. Class b. De 70, Class b;
Barwood, Class 3: e. T. Brown. Gas =
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
Ma PHYS TIGERS
MiddieS and Princeton on the
Gridiron Next Fall.
HARVARD IS NOT SCHEDULED

George Washington to Get Game at
AnnapOIis-y. p. I. Missing on List
OF Football Games New in Course
OF Compilation At Institution by
the severn for Next Season.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01

The only time you hear q hearty cheer
abroad is when the band plays Dixie. -
the reason being that the Southern peo-
pie as a class do not get away fire.
quently enough to live It down. II is
a holiday with them, not a habit
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
EDMUNDsON FOR ~MILLERs.
Washington Club UtiIitys outaeIder
VIII Be Transferred.

specai to The Washington Herald.
Milwaukee, Wis, Jan. sl--It Is re-
ported here that Edmundson. the out
fielder who was tried out at Washington
last year. wI.l=be transferred 20 the Min
neapolls team. in the American Associa-
ton. by ice Cantillon, who is part owner
OF the MiIIers. The deal is said to be
practically closed.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
PLEASE NOTE

That Ar. II. c. Newcomer, for
Eaerly with the VI. Lindsay
Rubber Company. is now with
the NEW Rubber store, lOca-
ton. 1000 + street, at Tenth
street. by name. THE WASH
INGT0N RUBBER COMPANY.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
Postal at this oHce FOR Knockey.

Il looks as II Bullock VIII be depended
on 10 do tie box work for Central This
season. The Soungster IS already in good
condition, and from the workouts seems
the best OF the pitching cor,s.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
Rv BILL RAUEY-

Pittsburg has signed Pitcher Siuon. He
VII probably be On the bench most of
the time. If there Is anything in the
handle he bears.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01

Morning paper says Willie Ryan
cult after running four miles against
Longboat in Convention Hall Willie is
sore; declares he was good for five miles
when they yanked him out.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01

item from the Stanton Daily Whistle:
Johnny Gregory. wanted by Business
High School sorority. was picked I'D AT
This port yesterday morning.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01
BY TONY SOTSA

By TONY SOUSA.
Cy Cummings IS an end-man n the
Elks' Mammoth Minstrels. It seems IN Ms
eminently proper that --Cy- should DUAL
ify as an end-man in any mammoth
minstrels because he played both ENDS
on the Georgetown football team and Is
Of course, mammoth. Chevy Chase na-
pers please copy.
We met John Philip Sousa, r.. after
the gridiron banquet and he Informed us
that the Princeton baseball "try-outs.,
were making a good showing in the in
door practice. Phil played first sack on
the Orange and Black team in 1904 and
he predicts that the coming Tiger team
VIII clean up all the clubs in the inter-
collegiate games.
Harry Winningder. the manager OF the
Eagles Club, has been flooded with ;nvi-
tations of quondam friends irnportunfng
him to join the E,lks, Lambs Club Ruf-
fsloes, Moose Society. and even the White
Rats Harry is g good ''jiner" but his
Pet aversion TO nature-faking viii nra-
vent him AT the present tine from paving
any attention to these fraternal bureaus
Of animal industry recommended BY his
Well-meaning but misguided friends.
In spite Of al reports by the jealous
scribes OF contemporaries, we stin insist
that We shall not advertise the EII,s,
mammoth minstrels billed TO appear az
Elks' Hall tonight
The official Incubator OF the Post-ofice
Baseball League has been working over
time. Promoter Jimmie Kerr has re-
ceived applications from Harry Conner.
Of Station 6; Fred II. Book. Of station c:
Joe Blumer. Of the city delivery. and
Frank RebstOck. OF the letter carriers
teams. showing that all OF these man
ayers have hatched out plans for the
coming season. and desire 70 get within
the hen coops OF amateur bssebaHdom
the coming season.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-01

Far b. Il from rs TO hope so. buf they
viii get it in California. Just the same
as they got il in the District. New York.
and Louisiana, and then people viii not
be bothering Us at Il O'Clock each night
calling up on the phone and asking
w no won the third race2"