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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02
NEW YORK LEADS
ON REGATTA LIST
Prominent Clubs of America
TO Compete on Detroit
River This Week.

DETROIT, Aug with an entry list
OF sixty-dve crews. the same number as
last year, the thirty-seventh annual re-
gatta of the National Association Of
Amateur Oarsmen 70 be held on Friday
and Saturday Of this week on the De-
troit river, promises to eclipse any pre-
vious regatta in the history OF the or
ganization.
While the entry list this year is the
same as last year, IT is a more repre-
sentative one. Several entries were re-
ceived by telegraph yesterday, and were
accepted at an executive meeting Of the
association, which was held al the New
York Athletic Club
With almost every section Of the coun-
try represented, President Pilkington
and the national association officers are
confident that the regatta viii do much
toward stimulating interest in the sport
throughout the country Canada will
make a strenuous effort this year 10
carry or the honors. and the Canadian
oarsrnen have been working hard in
preparation for the races. confident that
this year will witness them succeed in
capturing a good share Of the prizes.
Best From Gotham.
As in past years New York has more
than its share Of entries In the senior
singles the Harlem and Sheepshead Bay
Clubs viii be represented. r. D. Mann
OF the New York Athletic Club wiz row
for the intermediate singles. In the as
ISOLATION singles viii he found the Mas
sau. Sheepshead Bay, Harlem, New
York Athletic. and New Rochelle Clubs
Fred Shepherd and DuTando Miller viii
row against John Is. O'Neill Of Halifax
in the senior singles the Wahnetahs
viii send an intermediate double scuil
crew and the Harlem colors will be
worn by Fred. FueSsel and Fred Shep-
herd in the s9nior double SOULS. The
NsssaIs VIII send a senior QuadUuple
SOULS crew. and in the senior tours Will
be found oasmeu from the WahnetahS
and New York Athletic Club. The same
organizations are represented in the IN
ttfnatiOnal senior fOuIs. The New York
Athletic Club is the only crew entered
in the senior eight-oared event from
tits section Of the country.
Detroit Is making every preparation to
welcome the visiting Carsmen. The re-
gatta VIII be aelC under the auspices
o. Tie Detroit Boat Club, one Of tho old
esl ana best known rowing clubs in the
country fbC contests will be ToWed
over the Detroit river
Crews from almost every section Of
Canada and tNe big Eastern cities have
been entered
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02

SARATOGA. Aug. At looks like old
times-the wide-open times Of a couple
of years back-for the racing season
which will begin here today and con-
tinue all the month.
It looks as though horse racing--and
gambling on horse racing-will be pretty
nearly ne same as il was summer be-
fore LAST. prior to Governor Hughes
crusade and the Agnew-Hart law. which
was supposed TO have killed betting
It is announced that the field" will
be open today and thereafter, ard that
there will be betting in the field And
that means many things, the principal
one Of which is that the Agnew-Hart
law will be laughed at, and that race
track gambling will have come back
into its own again.
Oral betting" the kind that has been
in operation on the Long Island and
Yonkers' tracks, will be impossible in
the cheap Enclosure. where 81 is charg-
ed for admission. and 81 and 81 bets are
accepted gladly by the bookmakers.
Oral Bets Impossible.
No one can believe that the field book
makers viii know and trust the thou
sands who will make bets with them. At
the Metropolitan courses this was the
case; the bettors were known to the lay
ers of odds; they we're men who could
afford TO bet at least s. or SO on every
race; the bet was an oral transaction,
and settlement was made after the last
race The bettors and the layers trusted
each other
But with thousands OF strangers
crowding the field inciosures-men who
will not know the bookmasers and
whom the bookmakers will not know
any betting that is done viii have to
be on a strictly cash basis, the money
being passed over TO the bOOkies before
each race and passed ba OK 10 the win
ners after each race.
To keep track Of these transactions
II viii be necessary for the layers to
take down the badge numbers of the
bettors, just as in days of yore. And
that means that boOkiuaking will be
In vogue, despite the prohibitions of the
Agnew-Hsrt law The 'piker" who bets
his dollar and the .'piker bOOkmaker
with q bankroH of a couple of hundred
dollars, each will be in his glory.
Associations Word Law.
And-the regulars" are asking each
other-t these conditions obtain in the
field. viii the grandstand betting enclo-
sure be run differently
None of the metropolitan tracks has
opened its field since the anti-gambling
law went into effect, their owners real
zing that it would be impossible TO
avoid open defiance Of the law with the
cheap section in use. Much surprise has
greeted the announcement that Sara
toga s field would be open. The ''Tegu-
lars" are strongly opposed TO il. fearing
that the game may be killed again.
But the explanation is made by MEM
bers Of the Saratoga Racing Associa-
ton that the natives of Saratoga and
the surrounding country should be al
lowed to see the races, and should not
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02
FANS WELCOME NEWS
OF CHANGES IN CLUB
Heartily Approve Plan to Reiuvenate Nationals by Ex-
permenting With Youngsters From Minors During
The Remainder of the Season.
BY THOMAS KIRBY.

Unanimous approval is the verdict
rendered by fandom at the announce
ment. in the Sunday Evening Edition
Of The Times, that a wholesale shake
UP in the Washington ball club Is pend
ing and may be expected as soon as
certain preliminary negotiations can be
eonsummated.
Denials. from certain quarters, were
not unexpected. In bringing about
changes. such as the ones now under
consideration many matters must be
Taken into consideration because of the
stringent rules covering the waving
on players. It is doubtful If every other
manager in the American League viii
allow the men Cantillon intends TO send
10 the minors to go. Refusals to waive
may cause complications by blocking
proposed deals and in this case it may
be necessary for Washington to retain
certain players who, at present are
practically valueless except to figure in
deals
one thing is certain, however, and
that is that the upheaval is inevita BILE
and is coming as soon as matters can
be adjusted TO the satisfaction Of the
management
The only plausible objection that has
been or can be offered to the proposed
able substitutes are not on hand 10
take the places Of those who are to go.
This is, in way, true out II Is equdtIy
true that in Unglaub and Speed" Kelly
there are two inielders in the fold who
are not occupying inf1eld positions at
present. while in Miller and Lelivelt
Cantillon has a brace Of outhelders
whose initial appearances nave
thoroughly warranted their retention
and further trial
OF course there are more TO come
from the minors The assertion that
thew cannot be had at this season is
not carried out by the daily reports,
announcing the procuring of recruits DY
nearly every other American and Ma
1ional league club.
Harry Pulliam is being buried today,
and out Of respect for the former eXecu-
tive all major league and several minor
league clubs will remain idle.
Results would indicate with deadly
certainty that mistake has been mace
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02
BIG DEAL HANGS FIRE.

CINCINNATI, OAfo, Aug THE
Don -dagee- MOren deal still hangs
fire. Manager McGraw If the New
York Giants, declared today ths1 there
Is cctJDE new in tie proposed deal
However. he confidently expects the
deal 30 go through within a few DAYS
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02
AMATEUR LEAGUES
Games Iooa

Capital City Letgus-St. Stephens
VS. Brentwood.
Marquette Beague-Pension Bureau
VS.. Compassionate.
Sunday School League - Bethany
rs. Peck
Independence League-Twining VS..
Advent
Suburban League - Parkview vs..
PetWorLh.
r.. r. 7. NJ. G A. League-Shop-
men VS.. Trainmen.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02
THROWS BASEBALL
1873 YARDS 2 FEET
Toe" Martina Breaks Record
Made by Twitchell Twenty
Years Ago.

NEW ORLEANS. Aug. Joe" Mar
tina broke the worlds record for throw
ing the baseball here yesterday, his best
throw being 13s yards . feet and 2
inches
The former record was held by Larry
Twitchell at 135 2-3 yards, made in 1888
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02
CUBS CHALLENGE.

The National Cubs want games with
teams averaging 10 to Il years. Ad-
dress Manager Cubs, -O05 Seventh street
northwest
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02

Today is the third time this season
that the National League has been
forced to cancel games on account of
the death of prominent magnates in the
old major league. The ObseqIies of
President George B. Dovey, OF Boston
and President Israel Durham. of PhiIa-
delphia, were the Other two occasions
of pOstpOnement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02

Reports from Chicago state that work
on the White Sox' new baseball field
will begin on August so The con-
tractors expect to have the Aeld in read
mess Tor opening day next April The
SoX' new home will accommodate g.. 900
spectators. The gTandstand viii have a
seating capacity of 14,000. and there will
be 1000 box seats. The lot upon which
the. diamond and stands are to Ne built
is 90 feet square.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02
Sporting Comment and Timely Gossip
oAbout Professionals. and Amateurs
In the L111eEgfh Jast at Present

Pat Donohue, the Boston catcher. has
been showing class since Carrigan was
injured. The boy is light, but a natural
born backstop with a good head and
game. Carrigan rejoined the Red Sox
at Det-oit
Manager Jennings retorts to criticism
for releasing Catcher Thomas to the
Athletics with the statement that
Thomas transfer was due to his dispO-
sition to give fellow-players advice con-
trary 70 club interests.
Manager Clark Griffith is confident Of
having the framework for q grand ball
team In his Cincinnati nine.
Third Baseman Devlin ofithe Giants
is hammering the ball of late and one
observant regular thinks It is because
he is choking his bat more than ne
used to-
Fred Tenney had this to say. when jol-
lied about tbs position of the Giants in
the league race
Il realize that we are not so far up
i'm the contest as We should be with the
players that we have, but some allow
ance must be made because of the in
juries. OF which we have had more than
our share. For instance, Doyle's hip
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02

Inc cause OF all skin diseases can be aod to hqor or acid
BLOOD cuticle
When blood unhealthy
ang
healthfunes
with which it filled. the lying
beneath
glands This explains skin affords
relief from itching
blood
which trouble builds
the weak acd blood and permanently variety of skin
because
they reach the blood circulation,
trouble
Diseases and any medical advice free who
The SWIFT SPECIFIC CO., ATLANTA, GA.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02
Games Todz4.
All Games Postponed.
Standing Of the clubs
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Yesterday's Results

Yesterdays ResultA
Boston, 10; St. Louis. T.
ChfCagO. 3. Philadelphia. l.
Chicago. Z: Philadelphia.
Brooklyn. 8: Cincinnati, 2.
Cincinnati, 3; Brooklyn, 1.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02

in attempting to build I'D a winning
team here by depending upon castoffs Of
other clubs for strength.
The strongest team that the Nationals
could possibly put on the field today
would be made up of those who have
proven unsuitable for other National
and American league teams. Not
few, but actually twO-thirds of the
present members of the Washington
club come under this class. They have
been tried. found wanting and finally
consigned to Washington to await the
inevitable when they must take their
places, side by side, with others, whose
careers have been the same.
These may seem harsh words but they
are true. The day has arrived when
the only salvation of the team is to
import new men. BY this is not meant
that a team composed of even the most
promising can possibly pull Washing
ton out of its present intrenched pO-
sition in last place, but if the future
is to be considered there is one way
and one way alone.
And from a view point of finances
what better move could be made2 That
the fans, the ones who make possible
the maintenance Of a ball club in this
city, have tired Of the personnel OF the
present team is amply borne out by the
falling of in interest and attendance.
inject new DioOu III the LHdlils am
II viii not only be a sensible prepera-
ton for the future, but will cause an
immediate revival of interest, a COM
bination that cannot be overlooked by
those who have the better interest Of
the cliTt AT heart.
The powers that be realize this, and
there seems TO be some hope.
&
The Cleveland Maps will be the next
guests at National Park.
The reports about the serious condi-
ton of Hans Wagner seem 10 have been
greatly exaggerated for, according TO
reports from Pittsburg this morning. the
peerless Shortstop viii play tomorrow.
Pull Wagner out Of the Pirates lineup
for the remainder Of the season, and
Pittsburg's chances Of winning the
championship would go glimmering.
As il is there are many who believe
that the Chicago Cubs are due TO make
another one of their famous late season
spuTts which viii make Chances champ
ions most dangerous contenders.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02
Quick Action Needed.

Through a misunderstanding between
the members Of the amateur commission
matters have this season been allowed
to slide until now It viii require some
drastic action on the part of all con-
cerned to retain the high standard set
in previOus\ series.
In a letter to The Times expressing
thanks for the interest shown in the
amateur question, Maurice O'Connor,
manager of the Columbia Club in the
Capital City League, states that nearly
every manager in the city is now in
strong for the project and, unless some
thing unforeseen happens there will be
no hitch in the post-seasOn series. On
account OF the asst amount of endeavOT
required TO see that all Of the leaders
were informed ..bout the meeting II was
decided to wait until thorough cam
vass had been made before setting the
exact date for the conference.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02
CANVASS MANAGERS
TO ARRANGE: DATE
Amateur LeaguerS Plan a
Meeting to Consider Post
Season Games.

After days of disconnected effort to
gel something definite started IN the
way OF planning for the p05t-season
games, TO decide the amateur champion
ship Of the city, it was announced this
morning that a meeting of all the man
ayers and presidents of the various
teams and leagues would be called
either tomorrow or Wednesday. All
those interested in the post-season series
have been invited TO gather at Whites
Sporting Goods store, at 1919 G street
northwest.
Smarting under the recent expression
of disapproval about the manner IN
which the amateur moguIs have neglect
&c this years series, the league execu-
tives will doubtless get down TO strenu-
Gus work when the meeting Is called
TO order.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02

doesn't permit him TO cover as much
territory as usual nor TO run the bases
in his old-time form; Meyers finger
pains him. though he is stin in the
lineup; my feet are causing me quite
a little trouble. aid Cy Seymour is
still out of the lineup.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02

The Highlanders have purchased a
new pitcher and a new inhelder, who
viii report TO the club at once They
are Pitcher Fischer and Infielder Wen
man, from Hartford, Conn. Both have
been burning up the Connecticut League
of late.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02

Games Today.
All Games Postponed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02
MAJOR LEAGUE STANDINGS
AMERICAN LEAGUE

Yesterdays ResuIEA
No games scheduled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-08-02

The Cleveland Maps will be the next
guests at National Park
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
SANF ORD IS GIVEN
VACANT SERGEANCy
His Promotion Comes as
Surprise to Members of
the Force.

Major Sylvester announced today that
Policeman William r. Sanford. of the
First precinct. will be made a sergeant
Of police on May 1. to hll the vacancy
caused by the promotion resulting from
Inspector LuindeiI's s retirement
The appointment came as something
of a surprise to the members of the
force. as it had been expected that
one of the acting sergeants would be
made a full sergeant and an acting
officer selected from the ranks.
Announcement was also made this
morning that Sergeant Duvall, who will
be made a lieutenant the first of next
month, Will not be place in charge OF
the detective bureau at night TO fill the
vacancy cause by the promotion of
Lieutenant Peck, who will becO ne a
captain and assume command Of the
Third precinct
A lieutenant TO act as assistant 10 In
spector BO8rdman, chief of detectives,
will be selected from among the men
now in charge of the diefRrent stations
at night, and Sergeant Duvall will FIJI
the va cancy caused by the transfer.
Lieutenant Hartley, now at the Second
precinct, Will probably be transferred
to the detective bureau.
With the retiremeat of Inspector Swim
dells on Nav ] IT is probable that there
will be a reorganization of the office
and clerical methods now in vogue at
Headquarters. Major Sylvester is con-
templating putting all of the inspectors
Oh outside work, and bringing other
officers to headquarters.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
TIMES SHOOTING CUP
PRESENTED TONIGHT
Distribution of Target Prizes
Will Take Place at Cen
tral High.

The presentation OF The Times Cup
and the other trophies, medals, and
prizes TO the winners in the Washing
ton High School rifle shooting tou~na-
ment, held from April u to II, 1903. will
take place in the Central High School.
Seventh and o streets northwest, this
evening at 7:3O O'Clock.
The Times Cup, presented by The
Washington Times for the battalion
team match. was won BY the Second
Battalion Of the High School Cadets.
with a score of 454 out Of possible
800 points. The five cadets shooting on
the team, in addition to the cup. will
each receive d medal The conditions
governing this contest We're the same as
III the company team matches, being
open TO teams Of five from any COM
pany. The y. r. A. target. with a one
men pull S-eye, was used, and ten shots
standing and ten prone at a distance of
nTty feet were fired. A battalion might
enter more than one team, but no com
pettoT shoot on more than one.
A silver cup presented by Captain
sheridan Eerree viii be presented 10 the
men winning the company team match.
of any company winning it three timeE.
The interschOlastic rifle match trophy
FOR the inter-schoOI gallery champion
ship Of the United States. and medals
ard trophies for winners OF the officers
match, hisn aggregate match. sub
target individual match, individual
match. and junior maTksnan's match
are other prizes to be awarded to-
night
The Washington times., 1909-04-24

OF 4SS to 422, won over Miss Dala
Sheldon Jackson, insurgent, fO= ue as
urer general.
Mrs. Gertrude Darwin. insurgent. 49,:
Mrs. J. Briggs, administration. 425 Tor
historian general. The administration
elected the assistant historian gene
eral by vote Of 4S4 TO Al. Mrs. Har-
riette Bowron. of New York, winning
over Mrs. Richard Light.
The insurgents won the office Of libra
rian general. Mrs. A. Willis, OF the
District. defeating Mrs. Woodbury.
Pulsiver by vote Of 40 to 40S-
Vice Presidents Genetal
The ten vice presidents general elected
was as follows:
North Carolina, Mrs. Edwin c. Gregory,
administration, 693-
Alabama, Mrs J. Morgan Smith. ad-
ministration, 558.
Pennsylvania, Mrs. A r. Patton ad-
uninistTaIiOn. Gil.
Missouri. Mrs. Wallace Delaheld, ad-
minstration, 52S-
Tennessee, Mrs. Charles p. Bryan, ad-
ministrstion. 504.
Ohio. Mrs. Edward Orton. jr., admin
Indiana, Mrs James NJ. Fowler, in
surgent 524.
California. MIS-. John +. Swift, admin
istratiOn, 49,
District or Columbia, Mrs. George NJ.
sternberg. insurgent, 500.
Colorado MIS- JOun CdIupDGus ADMIN
istration, 513.
The inSurgent opposition was particu-
larry directed toward the defeat of Ms.
Draper and Mrs. TuIloch's majority
over the administration candidate was
a substantial one.
Defeated Candidates
Mrs. William rod Helmuth. Of New
York, conservative; Mrs. Charles Hick-
OK, Of Illinois administration. and Mrs.
A. A. Kendall, Of Maine. administra-
ton. we're the three defeated candidates
for vice presidents general. Mrs. Hell
muth's defeat is understood to have
been brought about by the specific
opposition of Mrs. Donald Mclean, who
wished the administration victory I'm
her own State to be a complete one. II
is thus a triumph for the Mclean fac
ton in the Empire State.
The conservatives have made inroads
upon the national board which they say
win partly recompense them for the de-
feat OF Mrs. Story. The election of Mrs.
George VI. Sternberg. Of the District,
as vice president general is another vic
tory for the conservatives. Mrs. Stern-
berg having previously defeated Mrs.
Ellen Spencer Mussey, administration.
in the caucus.
The Washington times., 1909-04-24
MRS. TAFT DRIVES
ELECTRIC MACHINE
Americas First Lady Joins
Ranks of the Auto
Enthusiasts.

The automobile has made its triumph
complete. Today 1t received an irdorse-
ment from the court of the last resort.
when it was officially adopted by The
First Lady of the Land
With two gasoiene cars and one
steamer in the White House garage,
che country has become used to the
auto as the Executive conveyance. The
delivery of an electric victoria at noon
today to Capt. Archibald Butt for the
use of Mrs. William II. Taft marked
a social victory for the electric car that
promises to be as sweeping as the Off
cial approval of the big touring car by
the President.
Mrs. Taft will drive the car herself.
For two weeks she has been taking les
sons daily under the instruction Of Jo-
seph NJ. Stoddard. and has qualified. n
his expert opinion, as a q mpeIent
chauffeur.
Mrs. Taft acquired the "auto fever
from the President. She wanted TO
drive her own car, but her husband
drew the line at a gasolene car. So
she compromised on an electric victoria.
The car delivered this morning by the
Cook q Stoddard garage is a standard
model of the Baker victoria. 1t is a
stock car in every respect except in the
upholstering. The covering for the seat
is deep green, and the floor is carpeted
to match. The Executive coat of arms
is stamped on each side of the ma
chine.
Mrs. Taft heads the list OF social
leaders, among whom IS Mrs. Long
worth, who drive electric autos,