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Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
RLALTO GOSSIP
By Jay Davidson

those who have to ship all over the
mountainous country to the north
every summer, and announcement of
dates for a summer meeting there
would cause horsemen to ship in large
numbers to the Baldwin track And
the meeting probably would be as
clean and satisfactory as a sport as
any previous meeting, although 1t
hardly could be expected TO be as big
a financial success as the winter meet
ings, owing to the lack of the wealthy
eastern tourist.
Jack Bliss, former Coast league
catcher, now under contract to the st.
Louis Nationals, writes from Fresno
that he has so far recovered from the
effects of a broken leg, which put him
out of the game last summer, that he
will resume his position on the Car
dinal lineup next spring. Bliss ranks
among the best of them and his re-
covery and return to the game will be
pleasing news to the fans throughout
the country.
George Memsic is working harder in
training for his scrap next month with
Ad Wolgast than he ever worked be-
fore. He Is training in the right way
this time. He remains at his east side
camp day and night, takes proper care
of his health and condition, and neither
works too much or too little. He says
that he is rapidly getting back into
that great form which made him
contender for the championship two
wears ago. and he hopes to fully re-
deem himself in the eyes of the sport
ing public by his showing against the
Dutch windmill.
Bearcatcher. the sprinting champion
of the coast three years ago, will send
a fine looking colt to the races next
month, when the first of the 1910 z
vear-olds will face the barrier. Horse
men see in him a great future because
of his resemblance to his famous sire
and because of sensational workouts
recently.
The colors of Burns & Waterhouse
familiar to racegoers a few seasons
ago, will be seen again after the hrs'
of the year, when several promising
baby racers from the B. w. STUD
will face the barrier.
Coppertown, sire Kenilworth, ap-
pears to be the best prospect for g.
year-old honors on the coast after New
Years day. This colt Is large, vel
built has all the speed of his famous
sire, and is as game as pebble, hav-
ing shown a disposition to go route
every time tried.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30

II is not TO be doubted for moment
that McCarey will accept the alterna-
tive and start the fight in earnest.
Fighters are human, and money IN
thousand dollar bundles looks good to
them, so that they are not to be
blamed as much as the intermeddling
tempter for a breach of contract in
such cases as this one. Yet Nelson
could have increased his excellent
standing and great popularity here and
elsewhere had he taken advantage of
the opportunity to decline the rival
offer after he had accepted McCarey' S
terms. For, after all, the tempter Is
powerless as long as the tempted re-
fuses the bait
Heavies Cease Training
After workouts yesterday afternoon
Jim Flynn and Joe Willis knocked off
hard work and will do only light work
from now until the hour of battle Fri
day night. Flynn declares that he is
more than pleased with the results OF
training and says that while he feels
that he is a legitimate favorite, he
would be pleased to get slightly better
odds for his money when he bets on
himself to win. He advanced the
opinion that he would be able to stop
Willis before the limit, and has alb
in the event the scrap goes the full
distance. He weighed 1853 pounds after
the workout yesterday, and will be at
d disadvantage of about twenty
pounds tomorrow night when he meets
the big boy from the north. But, as
he has been accustomed to fighting at
weight disadvantages all his career he
does not mind such a small package
as twenty pounds.
Willis weighs close around 17G
pounds, and expects to go into the ring
at about that weight. He has trained
hard for this scrap hoping to be able
to make such a good showing that he
will have no further difficulty in get
ting good matches in future. Willis
has a strong following in Los Angeles
and viii go into the ring saturated
with confidence I'm his ability to put
Flynn to sleep in ragtime. Willis is
so big and hits with such irresistible
force that it seems he should have
been no worse than an even choice
with the fireman. He is no dub fighter
of the Battling Johnson type and
should give an excellent account of
himself His gameness never has
been questioned, he is not flighty or
easily "rattled" in the ring, and 1t
seems that he should be able to give
Flynn hard rub for first honors, at
| least.
The fans are very much interested
in the bout because 1t appears most
attractive as a real Kilke~- picnic
and it is assured that with Flynn in
condition and confident he will set a
hot pace and Willis must keep up with
it or be knocked out. If he keeps up
with the pace there will be more fuss
and feathers in the air than in any
local scrap at Maud Junction in a long
time. 1t will be good to look at, any
way.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
GREEN AND BLACK TO
SETTLE THEIR RIVALRY
Crack Mccormick Baseball Club and
ocoidentaIs, the Champion Negro
Team, Arrange Another Game
for New Years Day

When Manager Mccormick cornered
Manager Black of the Occidentals at
his pool room yesterday morning that
colorod baseball magnate was given a
line of talk that soon convinced him
that the only thing for him to do was
to call off the game with the All-Stars
for New Years day and take on the
Irish aggregation. When the two
teams clashed Christmas day the bat
tie was a royal one from start 10 fin
ish and one Of the best contests staged
at Chutes park this winter. The col
oled nine finally won by the score of
to ..
That this game will be equally as
good and possibly better is a certainty,
as the Irish aggregation is in earnest
in it's intention TO do their best in
landing the tantalizng Woolly scalp of
it's opponent The game viii be played
on 60 and 40 per cent basis, and, ac-
cording to Manager Jim, the OXys
can name any side bet they feel like
risking. And it sure will be a risk, -
said the Irishman
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
TALENT GETS HARD
JOLT FROM JOCKEY

OAKLAND, Dec. 29.-Poor handling
on the part of Glass led to the defeat
of Arasee in the Melrose handicap at
Fmeryville today. The horse was a
heavily played favorite, but was beaten
by silver Knight, the pacemaker
Kederis rode three consecutive winners.
Summary:
First race, 5M furlongs-Jillett 1903
(Rooney) won Sir Barry, 107 (Martln) sec
ond; Dovalta, 1OS (Keogh) third; time
1907 S-5 May Pink, Argonaut, Lady Rensse-
laer, Burnell, Coriel, Right Sort Schmooser
also
(Kederis) won; ]. II. Barr, 104 (Vosper)
second; Coppertown, 110 (Walsh) third;
time 1900 1-5. Napa Nick, Miles, Gilbert
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30

Rose. Myles o'Connell. Vondel, OLD Mexico.
Phosphorus also ran.
Third race. 51s furlongs-Lord Of the For
est, 105 (Kederis) won; Gosslpper III. 113
(Vosper) second; Ampedo, III (Cotton)
third; time 1:07 No Quarter, Bill May
ham. Buregh, swagerlator, Curriculum
also ran.
Fourth race. / mlle-silver Knight 90
(Kederis) won; Arasee los tGlass) second;
Edwin 7. Fryer. 90 (Martin) third; time
1:41 2-5. Chester Krum also ran
Fifth race. l mile and 20 yards-Round
and Round, 1o4 (Mulligan) won; Raleigh,
1O3 (Walsh) second; Convent Bell, 101 (R0-
SEM third: time 1;42 LIS. AXIS Ar Ben.
Cadichon. Homeless. Birth, Gretchen G. also
ran.
Sixth race, z furlongs-Deneen. 1i2 (Cot-
ton) won; Meltondale. 95 (Glass) second; I;
Silver Grain, 95 (Martin) third; time
1877 as. Cobblesltill, chantilly, II. II. Flah-
erty, Directello. Littleton, Royal NJ. David
Warheld also ran.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
BY LAY DAVIDSON

FSORT TO the courts promoter boxing contests to
X vent worlds champion from defending his title against the
IL ambitious of challenger who coves the crown would
be quite startling extraordinary but that may be the necessity
forced upon McCarey OF the Pacific Athletic cuo
OF this city, Battling Nelson insists upon hghtng Ad Wogas
fore any other previous keeping his contract with McCr
Wogast the local club house next month or later NC
Carey decided upon this unusual method OF forcing nS
TO keep with him and enforce respect by rival pro
his contractua rights promoter but some close 1e
persuaded him yesterday take such action IN e
event Francisco promoter succeeds IN ms
efforts break up the NesonWoiga match before McCaey
club in favor the club McCaey be said to be
seriously considering this action and regardless OF Its extraordinary
unpreudced followers of the sport throughout the wod
will found supporting him if such as an IN
junction found compel Nelson keep his contract
with McCarey
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
BY Jay DAVIDSON

CTIVE upbudng and materially Strengthening tne
Angel of Coast league pennan winners tor next Season
"A already has started although the OF 909 hady
Dillon stroled down yesterday long enough "
he had drafted three crack players
from leagues in the east and would begin sending out con-
the regular players of last within week ne @
said that DR. Curtis Bernard popular idol for seasons haa
decided to get back game and had consented to sign cone
to wear Angel uniform throughout the entire season OF 9lo
Dillon and fully recovered from the gouch o0d
stoned by harduc showing OF the team last season. out e
going quietly with plans for strengthening the team ~
will guarantee another winning aggregation when e sea-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
NEW PARK FOR DETROIT

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 29.-President Ma
vim told yesterday why the Detroit club
would not have a remodeled ball park to
play in next season. 1t is not that the plan
to rebuild Bennett park, announced last sum
mcr, has been abandoned, but that the club
has decided TO do the thing up right while
it is about it, Negotiations are under way
for the purchase Of land adjoining the park
on the west, which will give Bennett park
area equal to that of the biggest new
parks planned I'm other cities Building is
likely to be commenced in 1910
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
SCORES TWENTY-FIVE
SUCCESSIVE STRIKES
Western League Outfielder Makes q
Remarkable Record at Ten Pins,
Including One Perfect
Tally

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 29.-Ira Bel
den, an outfielder of the Denver West
ern league baseball team, last night
bowled twenty-five strikes in success
sion, making perfect score of 300 in
one game and 2S0 in another. In the
first game Belden scored 22O making
a total of 800 pins, or an average of
266 %. Belden's score, which is rec
ord for the Rocky mountain region,
was made in a private game.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
INTERNATIONAL RACE
FOR CUP IS ARRAN GED
American and British Motor Boat
Clubs Finally Come to Terms
for Contest

NEW YORK. Dec 29.-The Motor Boat
club OF America has accepted the challenge
of the British Motor Boat club for the inter-
national cup, and has notified the British
challengers that their entry of two boats VIII
be received The date for the race Is Satur-
dav August 90 1910 The course will be
selected within the next two weeks.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
BROWNS PLACED SIXTH
IN BATTING AVERAGES
American League statistieian Makes
Error in Adding Base Hits-Ols-
covery Lifts Clubs Standing

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 29-President Ban John
sen has placed the American league st; LOUIS LOUIS
ciub ia sixth place in the official batting
averages for 1909, instead of eighth. A sport,
ing writer here discovered st. Louis total
hits were 1i56 instead Of 1866 and wrote Presl-
+ia1+ Iobneon TO that effect Yesterday he
received a letter from President johnson say
ing: , - 49,
I'm adding up the base-hit column OF the
CT Toufs club an error made. The
tctal hits should have been 1l56, which makes
The ST. Louis teams batting average ,2SS,
Corrections have been made in all baseball
guides. am glad you called my attention
10 the matter"
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
PURSE OFFERINGS AT
SHEEPSHEAD INCREASED

NEW YORK, Dec. 29-rhe announcement
was made from the office Of the Coney
Island Jockey club yesterday that in the sea-
son of 1910 for the two meetings at Sleeps
head Bay there viii be distributed in prizes
$3.50 900. The figure is only an estimate, and
the amount probably will run over rather than
under that
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
TY COBB GETS TROPHY

AUGUSTA, Ga, Dec 29.-The George
(''Honey Boy'') Evans trophy was presented
to Ty Cobb last night at the local opera
house last night for being champion bats
man of the world in 1903. An immense
throng packed the building to see the pre-
sentaton OF the cup.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
NELsoN-HYLAND BOUT OFF

KANSAS CITY, Dec. pa telegram re-
ccved here today from Battling Nelson stat
ing that he win be unable 10 meet Dick IIy-
land in a boxing contest here until Febru-
ary cancels the proposed match Hyland
cannot be here at that time.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
INJUNCTION MAY STOP FIGHT
BETWEEN NELSON AND WOLGAST
McAREY CHARGES BREACH OF FAITH BY CHAMPION AND
CONSIDERS RETALIATION

Attempt of Break Up Match Secured by
Pacific Athletic Angeles Favor of San Fran
cisco Brings Interesting Situation and May Start
Open Warfare Between Northern and Southern Rivals
Flynn Willis Cease Their Hard Training
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
MAN WHO DISCOVERED
JOHN L. PASSES AWAY

PEEKsKILL, n. Y, Dec. 29.-Matthew ].
Clune, for many years one Of the best known
sporting men in the country, is dead at his
home here Clune was of the first TO
recognize John l.. Suivans ability as
fighter and was his backer before. and after
he became champion.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
ING &RACING e BASEBALL - HUNTING
DILLON BEGINS STRENGTHENING
ANGEL BAND FOR NEXT SEASON
DRAFTS THREE CRACK PLAYE RS FROM EASTERN LEAGUES
AND HAS OTHERS IN SIGHT

Curtis Notifies Him That He Is Ready to Sign Up ana
Promises Play Entire Schedue-Orendo DRAFTED oy
Chicago Nationals, May Be Retained Another Year-Whte
Sox Advance Agent Coming Here Next week 10
Arrange Dates-Jimmy Toman Case Reviewed
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30
KETcHEL GOING ABROAD

DETROIT, Mich, Dec. 29.-'Billy" Mo-
Intosh who brought out Tommy Burns, fors.
mer champion, is arranging to take Stanley
Ketchel in tow. lie viii take the middle
weight champion across the Atlantic for q
series Of bouts before French and English
sporting clubs.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30

On one occasion their contest went an
extra inning to draw, but the Tucson
boys won the final game of the series
by the score of to 3. after nine in
nngs of hard struggling. The Bisbee
team was another strong organization
that went down to defeat before the
antlered herd.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-12-30

Phoenix, are in the city and are strong
in their assertions that the antlered
baseball herd can trim anything that
Southern California lodges care to try
conclusions with the Tucson boys a
game can. be easily arranged. The
Phoenix Elks proved their strongest
rivals for the territorial championship.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-11-25
Pleasant Valley No. 2.

Mrs. George Poland and three
daughters were visiting at w. NJ.
Briner's last week
Miss Nora Brammer is helping Mrs.
Samuel Briner with her household
work this week
Mr.. and Mrs. Jordan Crees are the
happy parents of a fine daughter born
on Nov. 10th.
Those who called at Marion Bran
mer's last Sunday were w. Fl. Young
and wife, H. l.. Brammer and family.
Mrs. Lavina Immersion, Mrs. John
Acton. Samuel Briner and Grandma
Brammer.
John L. Brown started last Tuesday
for Colorado to look at some land he
had traded for, and to see the coun-
try.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Brammer are
rejoicing over a fine son born to them
last Monday. Mr. Brammer thinks
it is the largest democrat for it's age
he ever heard of as the boy weighs
thirteen and a half pounds. His
friends are congratulating him over
such fine son.
r. NJ. Moran and Miss Myrtle Gill
reath were quietly married by Curtis
Adams last Friday. They went the
same day to visit with her sister Mrs.
Henry Overholtzer, who lives near
Grand River
Mrs. Ward and her two daughters
were visiting with Mrs. w. F. Wads-
worth last Sunday.
Last Sunday was business meeting
at Pleasant Valley church. The
church called Rev j. A. Armstrong,
of Leon, for their pastor the coming
year, and his wife to assist him, as
she is greatly liked by all who have
heard her. Mrs. Lavina Jimmerson
was elected clerk and Mrs. John
Brown treasurer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-11-25
Good Hope.

Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip Lantz, of near
Van Vert, spent Sunday with L. c..
Thompson and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Hoadley and
two daughters spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Fierce, of near Grand
River.
Mrs. Charles Hacker took dinner
with Mrs. Clyde Stevens Monday.
Miss Villain Barger spent Sunday
with Miss Dale Wise.
Miss Leila Thompson spent Sunday
with her cousin, Miss Iva Thompson.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bruff Thompson and
son Paul visited Sunday with Mr.. and
Mrs. Alex Fierce, of Van Vert.
Leon CARRIER and Ed Kelley, of Van
ems home Monday.
F. S. Plots and family spent Sun
day with N. G. Rasmussen and family
Mr.. Earl Wise and Miss Tressa Nc
Gahuey were married at the M. E.
parsonage in Leon Wednesday, Rev
Boyd, pastor of the M. e. church
performing the ceremony in the pres.
ence of a few immediate friends and
relatives. We wish these young PEG.
pie long, prosperous and happy life
Friends and neighbors to the mum.
Der of sixty-five sprung surprise or
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. N. Barger Friday
night by taking oysters and going il
to spend the evening. A farewell
party was also given in honor of the
young folks. All present report {
fine time.
Sam McGahuey spent Sunday witt
Lloyd and Earl Barger.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Wise spent Sat
urday and Sunday with the former.
parents Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Wise.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Wise spent Sun
day with the latter's parents Mr.. ant
Mrs. Ed McGahuey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-11-25

Woodland.

DR.. C. E. Loyett was Lineville
visitor Wednesday of last week
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Ross were Sun
day visitors with Mr.. and Mrs. George
Sapp of Wayne county.
DR.. and Mrs. j. S. Coontz of Garden
Grove, were guests of his parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. P. Coontz Sunday.
Mart Newlin was Lineville visitor
Wednesday and Thursday.
Pat Adair returned from FIT. Nor
gan, Colorado, Wednesday, after a
visit there of about four months.
Marion Beckwith has been suffer-
ing with the mumps the past week.
Miles Mccartney and Lige Cravens,
of near Lineville, attended the Gale
Browning sale Wednesday.
J. S. Beavers was an Allerton caller
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. S. Beavers and
Mrs. B. A. Rayn and Grace Rayn were
Sunday guests at the c. G. Dye home.
D. d. Bethards and John @. Lock-
wood and son John were Lineville
visitors Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Dodd and
daughters, of Garden Grove, were
over Sunday visitors at the Nora and
Carl Rains home.
Floyd Coontz came in from Wat
erloo, Wednesday, where he has a
position in a drug store, for week S
visit with home folks.
Mrs S. B. Wright, of Keokuk, came
Wednesday for a visit at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. G. E. Lovett.
T. B. Adair and Mr.. and Mrs. H.
| M. Wood were transacting business
at Leon Saturday.
Harry Fleming, of Allerton, visited
| relatives here the first of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. Elsey finished
moving Wednesday to their farm near
| Weldon.
Miss Myrtle Newlin, who is taking
a course of piano lessons at Lineville,
visited her parents over Sunday.
Mrs. C. c. Dye left Tuesday of this
week for her annual visit at the home
of her parents at Louisburg, Ohio.
Frank Sylvester, of Yuma, Colo,
who has been visiting here, expects to
leave Tuesday or Wednesday for his
home. He will be accompanied by
his son, John Sylvester and wife, who
have sold their farm to Nick Belvel,
and will locate near his father in Col
orado.
S. D. Leachman, Carl Rains and
Frank Dodd went hunting Saturday
night.
| Mrs. N. S. Beavers visited friends
at Humeston the first of the week
| Mr.. and Mrs. E. A. Bright attended
a farewell party at the Porter home
at High Point Saturday evening and
also visited relatives there Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. John McCalla visited
her parents. Mr. and Mrs j. A. Adair
Saturday and Sunday.
Remember the revival services a,
the A. c. church by the pastor Elder
w. S. Bowden, to begin Dec. 5th, and
will conduct a Bible meeting the first
week, the meeting proper to begin the
following Sunday All are cordially
invited to attend
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-11-25
Morgan.

James Cozad and wife, of Decatur
City, spent the later part of the week
with his mother in this vicinity. They
visited Mrs. Cozad's parents at Line
vile Saturday.
j. B. Robson and wife were Leon
visitors Saturday.
Freeman Hawkins called on Dell
Cozad Sunday afternoon.
Miss Ella Poland spent part of last
week with her sisters Mesdames orr
Fisher and Ed Mcdowell
Mrs. Sarah Robson visited Satur-
day night with her son, j. B. and
family.
M. L. Dale returned home Saturday
evening from Leon, where he had
been the past week fixing up his town
property.
Mrs. S. J. Cozad was up on Eden
Prairie the past week helping to care
for the new grandson who arrived at
the home of her son Merit
j. w. Hubbard and family visited
Sunday with M. L. Dale's.
Miss Nellie Dale had business at
Leon Saturday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-11-25
Bradney.

We had fine snow Monday morn
ing, but was not much appreciated by
the live stock.
J. R. Perdue and family we're Wis
iting at his son Williams Sunday.
Several of the Bradney young folks
attended the oyster supper at Jesse
Watson's Saturday evening in honor
of Miss Orpha Orfield.
David Gouchenour was out repair
ing the telephone lines Saturday and
put in a lot of new batteries for ]. B.
Snider
j. w. Mullen is busy these days
blowing sod.
Pearl Snider is cutting wood for T.
A. Jackson.
Rick Barrett and wife were deliv-
ering Thanksgiving turkeys Monday.
There will be Sunday school and
preaching at Bradney Sunday. Sun
day school at 2 p. m. and preaching
at 8 p. m.
T. A. Jackson has been losing some
sheep lately, thinks there is a wolf
around somewhere close, as it looks
like their work
Frank Smith is building a new els
tern.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-11-25
Pleasant Valley.

Mary Robb was visiting with Sarah
Virden Saturday evening.
Wilbur Miller of Leon, took dinner
with George Virden Friday.
Mr. Ellis put in phone for Mr..
Beck Saturday
Mrs. George Virden and daughter,
and Katie Dobozy were Leon callers
Saturday.
Blanche and Mildred Roberts were
visiting with their grandmother at
Leon last week.
Mrs. George Virden and daughter,
Sarah, were called to see Mrs. G. G.
Campbell, who Is quite poorly at this
writing.