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The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES.

Burgess and Goldsmith. of the Technical
track team. are out for the hurdles. and
from ali indications should make good. as
both are fast men and are developing in
fine style
The Western High School basketball
suint has had a hard row to hoe This
year. but at present indications are that
the Red and White boys viii finish the
season without any more trouble.
One Of the biggest surprises at Techni-
cal this year is the way Burgess and
FoWle are showing up. This marks the
first attempts at track athletics for both
Coach Walker is predicting bright futures
for them.
Capt. Keane, Of the Business nine, has
issued call for candidates for catcheTS
and pitchers The candidates viii report
in the school aTmory this afternoon for
the first indoor work Jimmie" Fesan
viii in ali probability be the regular
catcher on the team
Menefee. the crack all-sround athlete
at Central who caused a big surprise
Saturday when he hurled 12-pOUnd shot
for thirty-seven feet. is but a yOUngster.
and his performance indicates that with a
little experience he viii be one OF the
best weight men in The high schools
Manager Donnelly. Of the Business High
School baseball team, is planning foT Big
season. He is trying TO arrange a num-
Ser of out-of-town games as vel as a
biz bunch here. The stenographers vill
begin their practice March 1. and viii In
all probability use McDevitt's field as
training grounds.
The coaches Of the various teams in the
high schools are complaining about not
having the right kind OF training fscili-
ties. Nearly every one who has anything
TO do with athletics IN the high schools
is in favor Of starting a movement for
one. big athletic field. to be used by Ell
OF the schools.
Farmer. who is out for The quarter at
Tech. has all the eaTmarks OF being q
point winner this year. Many OF the wise
ones are claiming that Farmer has too
much weight to carry for a small man
and that he viii have a hard time IN
getting UP any kind OF speed. 'Tubby''
has already developed fne speed
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
LOCAL BOWLING NOTES.

Lest II be forgotten. The Irish beat the
Dutch Saturday. in a game Of dUckpins.
Poor old Yirginians, they are still hold
ing down the bottom rung in the Colonial
League.
Wonder If "Cockyv Johnston won any
thing on the General Office-Eastern ga-ne2
s'Cocky~ is a great admirer and follower
Of the Office quint and their defeat must
have come as a hard blow
It seldoms happens that brothers are
tied for the lead in individual averages, OF
for first place on the honor roll, but the
Eiker brothers both had an average Of
ss Is in the y. n. c. 4 Duckpin League
Guess that's bad
Jones. Of the Knickerbockers. the man
Of many things, particularly baseball is
still hanging on with that high game OF
81. II looks as II the PetwOrth's man
ager viii cop the prize fer the highest
individual score.
Now that ties exist IN three leagues, and
the races in the others are close. why
not turn out in large numbers when the
leaders meet2 Bowling IS certainly on
the boom at present and nothing can
boost the game more than large crowd.
The only trouble is that-the leaders in
the Colonial and District Duckpin leagues
do not meet until March .
Michaud. who formerly held the record
Of S64 pins for three duckpin games. evi-
dently feels a little peeved for being
ousted out Of the record chair. and es-
.peciauy by a team mate Marshall did the
stunt the other day. by tumbling just
four more pins. The only thing about
MarshaTs feat was that it went unno-
ticed until several days after II was ac-
cornpIiShed
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
TRACK CANDIDATES REPORT
Coach jim MulIigan Starts Work at
Georgetown
Outlook for Representative Team
EneOurasinE-Nevv Material
in Abundance.

The first real practice Of candidates for
the Georgetown track team occurred yes
terday morning on the indoor track in
the Healey Building Of the Blue and Gray
University.
Coach Jimmie MUlligan was on hand
10 develop the embryo world beaters and
stated that he is well satisfied with
the large squad Of men who reported for
practice. This certainly is very encOur-
aging for the Hilltop rOoJers. especially
when il IS remembered that Mulligan was
a member OF the Georgetown relay team
which holds. even 10 the present time
the record for four man relay, So yards
10 the man
OF last years crack team. Capt
Gibbs. Fred Rice. Devine, and MOhn are
eligible Also Johnny Martin. the young
ster who trimmed Cartmen in the 90
yard dash at the Federal games last
year.
The new men should furnish excellent
material 10 constitute a formidable array
OF athletes Tom Smith, champion hurd-
Ter Of the South. VIII be seen in a Blue
and Gray uniform, and should equal, II
not excel, the excellent showing made
by him last year. He is scheduled 20 race
Harry HiIlman, the Olympic champion,
in a match race at the Georgetown indoor
meet
Reach, a former team mate OF Forest
Smiths0n, the worlds champion timber
topper, and also captain OF University
Of NOtre Danes track team. announces
that he viii try for TIE Hilltop relay
team
Among other men who reported for
practice were Dougherty, high jumper
from Indiana State University; Kingsley,
last seasons Prep captain: SchlOsser,
crack quarter miller for the Second Regi-
ment; O'Connor, District interscholastic
champion shot putter; Maher. formerly
captain Of Catholic University relay teas,
and many other promising athletes.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
RACING At BENNING.
Spring Meeting Booked for
the Washington Track.
WILL NOT SANCTION BETTING
Despite Collapse. Attempt VIII Be
Made TO Resuvenate SPOrt-JOekey
Club VIII Test ConstitutiOnaIity OF
BiU-Arrests Are Likely TO Be
Made II There Is Any Betting.

-Ho. for Benning.'' That viii be the
slogan OF race-gOers during the early
spring months. Il may seem strange
that this cry viii be raised again after
the sudden collapse Of racing az the
National Capital last fall. but on the best
Of authority It Is stated that the Wash
ington Jockey Club viii resume its meet
ings this spring.
The stewards Of the Benning track
are hopeful OF success in the proposed
meeting. They viii 81 least hold q meet
ing OF short duration Just how long
the ponies VIII chase a-ound the ellipl-
cal course viii depend upon circum-
stances and the action Of the courts.
The stewards anticipate arrests VIII
be made II the race-track patrons bet
The Washington Jockey Club VIII not
sanction any betting, but II there are
any arrests a test case Of the recent
anti-public betting bill passed by the
present Congress VIII be made.
A Washington man, prominent In the
affairs OF the Capital. and in close touch
with members Of the judiciary and the
racing magnaIes. is sponsor for the
story that Benning viii throw open its
gates A prominent turfman told the
Washington man there would be racing
at the Benning track Just when the
meeting viii start has not been decided
upon nor viii the dates be selected until
after the Jockey Club takes some action
regarding dates for the New York tracks
Apparently the stewards Of the Wash
ington Jockey Club have decided TO test
the consdtutionality Of the anti-gambling
law in the District Of Columbia Counsel
for the club says there are many flaws in
the bill. and that Il viii not hold in the
courts. Consequently, the fight viii be
made to determine If there IS any clause
which prohibits individual betting If the
courts follow the decisions made in New
York courts. personal betting VIII De
INDUCED in during the spring meeting.
The case VIII be fought out or the ground
that there is 10 law against individual
betting
Many men familiar with law 90 not be
Iievathe local anti-gambling bin VIII hold
water when put 10 the test This was
made evident BY an incident which &C
CURED recently in the New Willard Sew
eraI men who enjoy racing were discus
sing the lack OF the sport in this city and
were bemOaning the passage Of the pro
hibitory legislation. One OF the men, a
noted lawyer spoke up and said
That bHl Is clearly unconstitutional Il
can be beaten 70 q frazZle on many counts
If Il IS ever brought into the courts and a
test made II I were a magistrate, I
would not hesitate TO discharge any one
brought before ne charged with the viO-
lation Of II.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
THREE OF SOX 0NDER BAN
Chicago Americans to Get Con-
tracts Soon.
Catcher Sullivan Not Punished by
National COmmisSiOn-OnIy
Took Tickets at Gate.


Chicago. Jan. I7.-Comiskey VIII hustle
20 get n touch with his eligible PLAYERS
this week, mailing out contracts 10 al
Of them PaTdOns have been handed out
70 Doc" White, DOnohue, Smith. Fiene
Olmstead, Atz, and Altrock. Three OF the
Sox are still under the ban OF the na-
riOnal commission, and must make their
peace with that body before COmiskey
can open negotiations with them They
are Pitcher OSen, TannehiI. and Pur-
tell
It is believed they viii soon apply for
reinstatement and pay their fines. OF per
nit some anxious manager 10 pay the
fines for them COmiskey is anxious 10
have the mess cleared up so he can ar
range for the California trip
Some Of the ineIlgibles who have been
forced 20 beg pardon and have been stung
for fine say that Catcher Sullivan should
also be punished. His friends reply that
all he dc vas TO take tickets at the out
law games, and the commission did not
catch him al IL
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
Ner Festure at PaIaee Rink.

AS new attraction az the Palace
Roller Rink q band OF music win be in
attendance every night. commencing this
week The patronage at the rink has 50
increased that the management has de-
cided 10 furnish its patrons with this
added attraction The latest music viii
be played which viii enable the skating
public 10 waltz and JWo-step on skates.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
BALTIMORE SPORTS COMING.
Considerable Interest shown in Tur-
aer-AdamsOn Match.

A large delegation OF Baltimore sports,
members Of the Monumental Athletic
Club. including Joe Barrett and Frank
Lynch, are coming over 10 witness the
big wrestling card at the National Guard
Armory gymnasium tomorrow night
There has been little doing in the mat
game in that city Of late, and as Andy
Smith and Young Parker are Baltimore
fsvorites, and are to compete with Jack
Spaulding and Frye King. local men with
big regulations viii be on hand
The main bouy, between Joe Turner. the
Southern champion. and Ed Adamson, OF
Lynchburg, Va, should furnish one Of
the fastest matches seen here for some
time. as both men have a number Of old
scores TO settle and viii try TO dispose Of
each other IL short order.
P. T. O'Connor has been selected 70
referee the star bout.
The preliminaries promise 10 be almost
as interesting as the main bout Bill
Bailey has been agreed upon as the
referee by the principals OF both matches
The lights wiz burn until u o'clock,
the first preliminary starting promptly at
SIS o'clock
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
BIG JEFF IN ACTION.
Spars with Sam Berger at Frisco
Thea1er.

San Francisco, Jan. I7-Jim Jeffries for
the first time in four years spared to-
day three 1-minute rounds with sam
Berger before a great crowd Of critical
sports ct the Wigwam Theater, while
thousands outside tried vainly to get in.
Both men had poor wind, but Jeffries
showed such speed, such accuracy in
delivering blows and such quickness on
his feet that the general opinion was
he could easily get in condition to fight
Johnson for the heavyweight champion
ship
JEFF is q wonderful man" said Berger
Il don't believe there was ever another
fighter Ike him For a man as big as ne
IS I never saw such speed He needs
20 work OF some Of the fat, but that is
q question Of tine. He certainly has the
punch and is quick on his feet. The Cd
dash is there
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
WESTERN MEETS PREPS.
Fast Basketball Game Arranged
for Tuesday Afternoon.

Western High School is at last able
TO put a basketball team, composed Of
strictly eligible players. into the field. and
Saturday morning Blaine Mallana was
chosen captain to succeed McLain.
Tuesday afternoon Western meets the
strong Georgetown preps The Red and
White team viii line up as follows: Rob
eson. left forward; Mallan, right forward;
Decker. center; FarQuhaT, right guard,
and Davidson. left guard.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
CapitaI Yacht Club Effects.

The Capital Yacht Club held its annual
election OF officers for the year The fol-
lowing VIII serve: Commodore. Ralph H
Gait; vice commodore, Frank Ra1lins;
secretary-treasurer, Swift BOykin; meas
urer. Fred Weston; board Of directors,
William Greir, Theodore Mayer, and L
HeWfnS
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
Lynchburg Buys Moser.
he Washington Herald.

special % he washington Herald
Lynchburg. Va, Jan T.-Wslter Moser,
who pitched for Lancaster, OF the Tri-
State League, last year and was drafted
by Atlanta, Of the Southern, has been
purchased by the local team Manager
Orth pulled the deal of after several
weeks work Moser established a Vir-
ginia League record in 1906 by winning
sixteen straight games
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
DISTRICT DUCKPIN LEAGUE.
STANDING OF TIE TEAMS

HONOR ROLL FOR The WEEK.
Marshall. Belmonts-lE. Is Us. II 2-3
Rodrick Royals-l2s. lls, II, rs
Sparoush. SrarTough' 's-Is3. -. Is. Is
Mitchell HumnerS-l0. 10. los. los rs
Al FeutJl. AriiuEtoos-S7. ioS. *. io5.
". HsTle-. Garlso1s-ss. Us. le2, lo2 %.
KrieEer. Capitol Hiils-s2. q. %. i0I 2-3
Weinstein. Resolutes-s2 g. IL. lel l-3.
Tiehmeyer. Serenaders-z s5. f15, 100.
EIli-te San--c-s-oo lns oa g
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
MRS. JEFFRIES TALKS
Says Her Husband Can Fight
johnson if He Wishes.
SPIRIT RETURNS
Former Heavyweight Champ In
San Francisco, Where He VIII
Appear In Fighting TogS Before
the FoOtIfEhts Tomorrow Night.
Other Boxing Gossip.

San Francisco, Cal, Jan. H.-After q
retirement Of four years. James J. JEFF
fries. ex-champfon heavyweight Of ths
world. VIII Monday afternoon listen 10
the pIaudits OF the public again, when he
appears before the glare Of the foot
lights and dOns fighting toys fer spar
ring turn
This preliminary step by Jenriss viii
DO much 10 clear the fistic horizon. JET
fries to-day is far from being in condi-
ton. He is hog fat" but his Increase
in flesh has not been due to dissipation.
for Jefries was never known to seek the
gilded palaces. but rather the result OF
the free-and-easy life Of Los Angeles.
But the elements Of fate which make
a negro champion Of al champions has
brought the CID fighting spirit to the fore,
and the appearance OF Jefries in vaude-
vile is believed by many to be but a
step toward the meeting Of Jack John
son and the retired champion in battle
for the premier honors.
Tonight il is believed By those who
have seen Jeffries tEat il the former
OF training he could within a few months
be IN as good condition as he was the day
he wrested the title from Bob Fitzsim-
mons and be more than match for ths
Texas negro.
II is not likely. however, that Johnson
wiz agree TO meet Jefries for some time
The black champion. knowing what =
hard proposition ne would have 10 defeat
the retired champion. Is first going 10
reap the fruits Of victory over Tommy
Burns, when he was forced 70 take the
small end Of the purse in order to meet
the Canadian
Jefries' friends believe that the longer
Johnson waits the better condition def
fries viii be in
Mrs Jeffries. who is here with her
husband when asked tonight whether
the former champion really would enter
the ring. said:
Jim can do just as he thinks about
fighting Johnson VIII not try 70 in
fiuence him either way. It's UP to jim
If he wants 70 sail into Johnson and beat
the life cut Of him, want him to
Jehries' apartment at a local hotel vas
the Mecca OF the sporting writer's to-
night, all begging him 70 reconsider his
expressed determination not 70 re-enter
the ring. To al Of them ne turnei deaf
ear and for the hundredth tins reite-
rated that his attitude was unchanged.
New York Jan IZ-Tom Sharkey yestsr-
day said that he would make a statement
next week as TO his willingness 70 clinch
a match with Jack johnson, and would
post substantial forfeit as a guarantee
Of good faith. Shsrkey says that as soon
as johnson arrives II New York City
| ne viii camp on his trail
| All details were arranged by Manager
White yesterday for the ten-round bout
between Owen Moran, OF England, and
/ Tommy Murphy which viii take place az
the National Athletic Club on the night
/ OF January q II was said tonight that
the boys would scale al 30 pounds az s
1 o'clock
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
WASHIGTON TEAM LEADS.
TRI-sTATE LEAGUE STANDING.


". L Pct WI Pct.
Ceutrzls.----. IL York--..------. Isl
The Washington Y NJ. c. A basket
ball team. by defeating the Central quin-
tet from Baltimore Saturday night jumped
into first place Of the Tri-State League
The Capital team IS playing fne game,
and unless injuries or Withdrawals OF
players occur, stands good show Of win
Ming the pennant-
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
DODGING DRISCOLL
Abe Attell Refuses to Meet
English Boxer.
SHRUBB FAVORITE IN BETTING
Race Only a Few Days
Oh-ReaSOns Why New York Amcrf-
cans UnIOaded NOriarity on De-
troit-Joe Ward Is Picked for
HighIanders' Third Baseman.

New York. Jan I7.-Abe Attel still
dodging a fight with J. Driscoll. has made
q match with a third-rater named Ray
Bronson. an indianapolis lightweight,
and they wiz appear in a twenty-round
bout az Dayton, Ohio on February p
While AtteI recently met the English
lightweight, Freddie Welsh. at 80
POUNDS, and was bested on points. he has
repeatedly refused 10 meet Driscoll IN
less the latter win agree TO scale ar 10
PcundS ringside. DriscoIl Is essentially
a 1@5-pcund boy, but he is willing to meet
Attell at 12A Attell, however. hides be-
hind the difference Of UxO pounds and
probably viii let DriscoI go back 10
England without getting a match.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
Dartmouth wins at Borkev.

Williamstown, Mass. Jan lin a
closely contested game Dartmouth de-
feated Williams at hockey By a score OF
Is TO 2
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
e. c. A. puekpin League.

HONOR ROLL FOR WEEK
High aTe-z-es-N. EikcT. g IS; z. Eike-. g l-s-
strike lezders-S E5ker :. z Elker =.
Spsre ieader-WhitfCrd. -
HiEa Ezme-McEaughlin. z.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18

Whisney. Gen. o. us ; 5. McIntire So les z
wyukoop. Eastern Il3I Staub. T. s. r.. lsi 2
W Cornell. Col. I7Lls 2 Smelling, North. l65 2
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18

II IS almost a sure thing that Joe Ward
VIII be the regular third baseman OF the
Highlsnders. He IS powerful young man
physically, who can stand the wear and
tear OF a long championship season.
Ward is described by Arthur Irwin as
just such e player as Jerry Denny, a
natural infeider and a great batsman.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18

When Tom Longboat and Alfred Shruob
meet in their much-discussed Marathon
race N the Garden week from Tuesday
there viii be a preliminary hve-niie event
between Nike Spring and Bob Hallen-
Sporting men are inclined to rsake
Shrubb a favorite over Longboat. but the
latter VIII have a bunch Of Canadian coin
behiDd him
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
SPORTING SIDELIGRTS.
Bv BILL BAILEY.

By BILL BAILEY.
Tom Longboat announces that he has
released his manager Ton Flanagan
We were pretty sure that somebody
would have 10 resign when the Indian
took a wife
John L Sullivan and Jake Kilrain are
with Us this week. The grand old meD
should receive a royal welcome here
The King Of Spain is learning to fly.
The art may come in handy some day
Having failed 10 induce either johnson
or Jefries to meet him, Jack O'Brien VIII
sail for Europe
jim Corbett gives Jack johnson two
more years as champion jim always
was a generous chap.
The Herald barber lost half dollar
on the Kid SuIIivan-Seager fight in Bal
timore Iast week Now he IS yelling
Tor Jack johnson to scrap again. 50 that
he can get his money hack
saw a messenger boy trying TO ride
Up Fifteenth street on a bike yesterday.
The SNOW was easily eight inches deep,
yet the kid refused TO abandon his task
and try walking. Bet It was tbs hardest
work he has done since he has been on
the Job.
Pulled by Harry Krause-A pretzel is
a cracker with the cramps.
jim Jeffries ran Messrs. Roosevelt TIL
man, and Foraker to a dead heat for the
publicity honors last week
Lumley is going 10 manage Brooklyn.
The question is. Who VIII manage Lum-
ley?
A player named Davy Crockett IS open
for an engagement. He ought 70 have
q good eye
DONTS FOR AUTOMOBILISTS
Don't try to climb trees with your ma
chine If you must branch out. leave
your climbing procliyities in the trunk
Don't worry about the rent question if
the gasoline bill is paid
Dent mix highbails and high speed.
Es6LllclilDtl TIC dufiCes Inc Aisler Lne
fewer"
Don't get your dog and chaufer's Il
cense mixed when en- tour
Don't argue with an Alexandria judge;
the fine VIII take your breath away.
Are you sincere?' is the refrain Of
the Cubs: and the sole audience Is
Charles Webb Murphy, who offers them
$1,000 10 soothe their feelings for the
worlds series ticket scandal. providing
the commission grants him the privilege.
John I. Sullivan's press agent informs
Us that John L. and Jake Kilrain are
.'skfllful. expert. and dexterous in their
exempl:fcation Of the manly art Of self
defense" o pugiiism. What crimes
are committed in thy name,
Brother Charlie Miller, with his good
natured laugh, and VIII 8IcCauley, with
his serious, earnest nature, are boon com
panions. and the interest in every kind
Of athletic sport INDUCED In by the boys
OF the Bureau Of Engraving and Printing
IS greatly stimulated when Charley and
Mac are mixed Up in L. Their latest
achievement was 10 make a real sport
oct Of Pop VOnderleer. Pop IS now
known as the Boy rooter'
No; our long hair is not the sign Of
ssaius. Just poverty.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18
BOWLING AVERAGES


Bowling averages in the various leagues
up 70 date are given below
Railway Relief Association.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18

It appears that there were several rea-
sons Why the American League club sold
the release Of George Moriarity to De-
troit for a cash bonus. Last year De
troit purchased Warhop and Cree from
the New York State League for SEATED
sum. but turned them over TO the New
YORK club on condition that Moriarity
would be sold 10 the American League
champions before next season opened
Accordingly, when the reinstatement OF
Chase was assured. Morisrity was
sold 70 Detroit for a cash bonus, all OF
which viii help to defray the expenditure
OF SS.000 for the release Of Joe Ward, paid
by the New York club 10 Altoona
But IL seems that the deal with De
troit did not end there. for Manager
Staliings expects TO have at least one
more player, perhaps. Catcher Stanage.
handed over 20 him by Manager Jennings
before the spring rolls around.
The Hlghlanders had MOriarity as
third baseTnan IN addition 70 Conroy,
Ward, and two others. 50 that the club
officials say tasy could well afford TO let
MoTiarity out, when in return for him
they have obtained Ward. Warhop. and
Cree, and probably viii land another
man.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18

TIE King Of Spain is learning to fly.
The art may come in handy some day
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18

John L. Sullivan and Jake Kilrain are
with Us this week. The grand old men
should receive a royal welcome here.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18

Tom LongbOat announces that he has
released his manager. Ton Flanagan
We were pretty sure that somebody
would have 10 resign when the Indian
took q wife
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18

Having failed 10 induce either johnson
or Jefries to meet him, Jack O'Brien VIII
sail for Europe
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18

All details were arranged by Manager
White yesterday for the tsn-round bout
between Owen Moran, OF England. and
Tommy Murphy. which viii take place az
the National Athletic Club on the night
OF January q II was said tonight that
the boys would scale az 30 pounds az
O'clock
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18

jim Corbett gives Jack johnson two
more years as champion jim always
vas q generous chap.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18

No, our long hair is not the sign Of
genius. Just poverty.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-18

John L Sullivan's press agent informs
Us that John L and Jake Kilrain are
'skillful, expert. and dexte7ous in their
emplsfcation OF the manly art Of self
defense" o pugiiisn. What crimes
are committed in thy name,