Los Angeles herald., 1909-07-29
n ROBABLY nowhere in the world is

ROBABLY nowhere in the world is
amateur baseball so fostered and
Il cultivated as in southern Califor-
mia. Probably no teams have the op-
portunity to draw on youngsters OF
great promise that is afforded the coast
leaguers. An instance so starting as
to be of national notice is given in the
rapid rise of Pitcher John Ralelgh, VINO
left yesterday for St. Louis, there 10
join the st. Louis Nationals, after
about six weeks experience In protes-
sional ball Raleigh is a wonder. IL IS
admitted that his ascent has been un-
usually rapid. and he had proved un-
usually proficient But there are oth-
ers where he came from. In less than
two months this twirler young, MOD
est and hard working baseball player,
has Jumped from obscurity to national
prominence. He has battled his way
to the front by persistent effort, ana OF
course the ability is back of 1t all.
Raleigh, unlike most of the young phe-
noms, has made no record as a re
markable winner. He has pitched truly
marvellous ball, considering his age and
experience, but with it all has won Few
games. But he has been working con
sistently. At first he was nervous, but
his second game, a Shutout VICTORY
cured him of professional stage fright
and right now there is not cooler ana
moro headX player Ill lil6 NSSA'
But as before remarked, while great
career seems before the former anna
teur. there are others in the same field.
TIL all-the-year- round baseball climate
in Southern California affords excellent
opportunity for the youngsters TO de-
velop. Among the amateur and proteS-
sional teams now playing in the small
er leagues in Los AngeIes are ,Is many Il =
men who are perhaps almost as good as
Raleigh, and need only the chance 70
uncover the speed under a wise ana
skilled leader. The southland Is the
greatest field for youngsters In the
country, and there should be others 10
follow Raleighs steps.
The passing of Roseben, D. c. john
sons great weight carrying sprinter,
from the scene of his triumphs on the
turf is cause for keen regret. Fortu-
nately. the big son of Ben Strome-
Roseleaf will end his days in peace ana
duietness, and he certainly deserves II
at the hands Of his owner as he proved
n good horse to him. Roseben VIII ever
he ranked as one of the greatest
sprinters of the American turf, and as
n weight carrier he had few II any
EQUALS. He lacked the stamina to carry
his speed over a distance of ground,
but up to seven furlongs there nave
been few horses which could stay with
him. lie is the Klnu VI nurse ti1t ""9
ever willing to give of his best SO long
as he had it to give, and. while some
have questioned his courage, 1t was
hardly a fair charge. Roseben took up
126 pounds and ran seven furlongs at
Belmont park in the fall of 1906 in the
remarkable time Of 1:22 fiat. This
stands as a world record for a circular
dirt track. and in all probability VIII
outllve Roseben by many years, and so
serve to keep his memory fresh.
James Butler, president of the Empire
City Racing association, and his COM
petent manager Matt J. Winn, have
earned a warm place in the esteem Of
horsemen and racegoers, and deserved
ly. says the New York Tribune. Those
interested in the thoroughbred and the
sport of racing feel that Mr.. Butler
stuck to the guns in the darkest days