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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04
TROUBLE AMONG ATHLETES

A case that needs the investigation
Of the faculty of Los Angeles high
school athletics is the question as to
who is entitled to the $50 suit of clothes
for the student leading the batting
average of the high school baseball
team during the interscholastic season
just closed The batting percentages
show that Larkey was entitled to a
suit of clothes offered by Los An
geles merchant, but instead a former
student who was suspended by the ath-
letic board presented himself in person
to the merchant alleging that he was
the winner of the suit and was accord
ingly given the wearing apparel.
At any rate Larkey never received
the suit and is wondering what he will
receive for leading the batting per-
centage throughout the recent season.
The baseball students are very in
dignant over the matter and have gone
as far as to bring the matter before
the student body to take some action
in the matter. 1t is said that the stu
dent body has filed a report with DIR.
e. c. Moore regarding the matter.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04
no HOLD RUGBY PRAcrIcE

Captain Teddy Giessler of the high
school team announced last night that
another Rugby football practice will be
held this afternoon at Fiesta park sta
dunn and a much larger attendance is
expected than at the first practice,
which was held last Wednesday after
noon. From the interest taken by the
players of the English game Rugby has
come to stay with tn footballists of the
Los Angeles high school fifteen.
Captain Clarence Manning of the
Polytechnic high school team yester-
day afternoon declared that no spring
practice will be held for the reason
that as the players had for the past
two years been accustomed to the game
he did not regard 1t necessary to put
his men through early practice and
take chances of making his candidates
for next year stale.
Kinter Hamilton of the Harvard mill
itary academy, when asked last night
what game the faculty of Harvard
would decide upon, said he was not pre-
pared to state. From the information
CLEANED by the students of the West
ern avenue school it is safe to say that
the student body will adopt the Eng
fish game.
Coach Ralph Noble is planning to at
tend the summer practice at Berkeley
in Rugby football and may spend his
vacation in the north receiving pointers
in the new style of football adopted by
the board of education in Southern
California.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04
ALHAMRRA's Def

Parker Dear, jr., of the Alhambra
baseball team, sends in the following
answer to the sporting editor of The
Herald regarding the challenge sent in
by the manager of the Orange team,
which speaks for itself:
81 notice in recent issue of your
paper that the Orange ball team is
anxious to cross bats with our team.
We shall be only too glad to accom-
modate them and play them on the AL
hambra diamond June II at p. m.
LAS to our having received a letter
asking for a game, all I can say is
that such a letter has never been re-
ceived, so, therefore, their conclusion
that we are afraid to play them is a
wrong impression, and that the result
of the coming game will impress our
Orange friends that Alhambra still
heads the amateur teams of Southern
California. For further arrangements
please address me at Alhambra, Cal
PARKER DEAR, JR.,
Manager Alhambra Baseball Club.
"Home 81"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04
BOXING
AMATEURS FAIL TO
ORGANIZE LEAGUE
Lack of Quorum Defeats Effort to
Recreate Southern State League.
Another Meeting Will Be
Held Next Week

No formation of the Southern State
league was effected last night at their
headquarters in the Merchants Trust
buildiong, owing to the fact that there
were not enough representatives pres
ent to organize a league and fill the
places made vacant by the various
clubs withdrawing from the league.
George M. Ward of the Edison team
was the only faithful angel to respond
to the letters sent out by tie secretary
of the league, and as a result an
nounced that he would play the Cole
grove aggregation next Sunday on the
Boyle Heights Athletic club at Fourth
and Indiana streets.
Among the other managers present
and ready to affiliate with the new
Southern California organization were
Van McCarroll of the Gardena club,
Peter Hansen of the Thistles and Lee
Welton of the Dyas-Clines. In all
probability the Florence Grahams, the
Riveras and the Huntington Park
clubs will join. Downey's representa-
tive said that he would Join If condi-
lions were suitable to the directors of
the Downey club. Treasurer ]. S. AL
len appointed himself chairman of the
meeting and stated that since there is
one more league series to- be played he
did not think it was worth Will to
organize at present. President George
Reeves failed to make his appearance
at the gathering, so it was limited by
the other members that he, as manager
of the Pico Heights club, would not en-
ter a team. The meeting adjourned UNI
til next Friday night.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04
BROOKLYN GOES
TO KING JAMES
HILDRETH'S THOROUGHBRED
WINS HANDICAP
NEW RECORD is HUNG UP FOR
eRAVEsEND CLASSIC
Speedy Stake Contender Goes Dis
lance in 2:o4, 5ettering All
Previous Marks-Celt,
Odds-on, Is Third

NEW YORK, June 3.-King James
first, Restigouche second, Celt third.
Thus stands the record of the twenty
third renewal of the historic Brooklyn
handicap, run today at Gravesend. The
three other starters-High Private,
Frank Gill and Berkeley-finished as
named, but were beaten off. The time,
2:04 established a new record for the
race, being 1-5 of a second better than
the figures hung up last year by Celt.
Though maintaining race among
the horses, the cnotest was exciting.
Especially great was the interest when
a furlong from home King James
pushed his nose in front of the Tying
Restigouche, and inch by inch crept
past him until at the wire he was lead
ing his stable mate by a full length,
while Restigouehe was three lengths in
front of the tired and fioundering Celt,
Aside from the defeat Of Celt, the
race run by Restigouche was the great
est surprise. Never credited with too
much gameness, the Keene cast-off led
from the rise of the barrier to the last
furlong, and with speed that ran all
those behind him save King James of
their feet. Results:
First race, 6 furlongs-De Mund won, King
Cobalt second. Alfred Noble third; time 1909 1-5.
Second race, IL miles-The Squire won Imi-
tator second Golconda third; time 1853 S-5.
Third race, 8 furIongs-Oceanbound won. An
corona Second, Greenville third; time 1:O1 4-5
Fourth race, the Brooklyn handicap IA
miles, s50O0-King James won. Restigouche sec
ond Celt third; time 2;o4,
Fifth race, lis miles-Bonnie Kelso won.
Hammerless second. Rostrum third; time
1:4S 1-5.
sixth race, furlongs-Black Chief won Fire
box second, Chopper third; time l:01 20.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04
RESULTS AT SALT LAKE

SALT LAKE, June 3.-Favorites at
the Fairgrounds today were we'll played
and with single exception rewarded
their hackers. The entries from the
Kenilworth stock farm at Petaluma,
Cal, were scratched today on account
of the death of Cy Slower of the farm,
which occurred this morning here.
The flags at the fairgrounds We're at
half mast out of respect for che dead
horseman. Results:
First race. three furlongs-Graham E
104 "a. Harrls) won; Lena Merle 101 mel
SOM, second; WICKET, 102 (Cotton), third
Time 36 AS. Lady Panchta. Galtor
Quickly Charles j. Harvey Seagreen anc
Lake Mccoy also ran.
Second race, six MISUNDERSTANDING .!
(Manders), won; Exchequer, 104 (Harris)
second; George Guyton, "a (Thomas). third
Time 1:16 3-5. Dollie Dollars, Elmdale
Prolific. zelma, King Brush and Judge
Shortall also ran.
Third race, mile-Boggs. 1O7 CA. Harrs)
won; Prince of CASTLE. Ill Is. Johnson)
second; Manila S, ITO Denny, third. Time
1914 20, Logistilla, Taskmaster and Lee
gatee also
Fourth race. four and half furlongs-
Ontario Oregon, ITO (Johnson), won, Billy
Mayham, 1O4 DENNY second Frank Lub
beck, 100 (Peak), third. Time :57 Swag'
gerlator, Weymouth, My Nurse also ran.
Fifth race, six furlongs-Fore, 101 (Sul
livan) won; Balnade, 1913 (Donvitz), sec
ond; Grotto, "a (Mondon), third. Time
1916 2-5, Ma Refine Hindoo, Knight Deck
and Biskra also ran.
sixth race. hve and a half furlongs-
Grace G, 104 Oh. SMITH, won; Salvage.
los (Nelson), second; Wistaria, 104 (Post),
third Time 500 2-5. Boas, Velma c. Friar
of Elgln and Burning Bush also ran.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04
SAN FRANCISCO TAKES ANOTHER
GAME FROM DILLON'S CHAMPIONS
ATHLETICS

distance contest. The boys will be
paid a pretty figure to appear even az
ten rounds, and there is some debate
as to whether the fans would nnd
longer bout more attractive but there
seems little question from the opinions
generally voiced that forty-hVe-
round meeting of these men would
pack the South Side ring and would
be a. far better drawing card than
would be a ten-round contest, what
ever the distance, however, the battle
will be stirring enough for the most
eXacting.
While all these star ballplayers are
receiving their mead of praise, does 1t
ever occur to the fan that the hard
working umpire is entitled to a little
mention? Probably not and. If 1t did,
the only mention most bleacherites
would give the man in blue would be
a few endearing terms, such as robber,
thief, pirate and other pet synonyms.
Just pause for moment and consider
the many difficulties with which the
umpire has to contend. First, he has
to please the players, for an indicator
man who makes himself unpopular
with the teams rarely lasts in any
league. There are numerous ways in
which the players can make 1t decided
ly uncomfortable for him. Students of
inside ball know this without enumer-
alton of the methods. Then there are
the captains in the field to consider.
They have unusual authority and are
entitled to consideration when they
make protests. Thirdly, the umpire has
the ubiquitous and tickle bleacher fan
to figure on, for an ivory holder who
incurs the enmity and dislike of the
grand stand might as well apply for
assignment in the wild, wild woods
and call strikes on himself forever
more. Finally, the umpire has to work
constantly for an average period of an
hour and three-quarters in every game,
while half that time the players are
seated on the benches awaiting their
turn at the plate.
There are at present three honest,
earnest and capable men officiating in
the Coast league-McGreevy, Jimmy
Toman and Jack Mccarthy. These
three devoted servants of the Coast
league are badly overworked; they are
a much-malgned trio; and more faith
full men never donned the mask and
protector. No umpire is infallible.
They admit they make mistakes occa-
sionally and what human being does
not? Taking all things into considera-
ton, however, these indicator men are
entitled to a deal of consideration from
the fans and players. The question of
adding a utility man to the staff in
the south to take the place of the reg
ular" occasionally and give him rest
in the arduous double headers and long
series has been advocated. The San
Franciscans are experimenting this
week with this system. 1t might be
a good idea for Henry Berry and the
Angels to do likewise. There Is one
man in Southern California who by
his commendable work has earned a
trial-Scotty Allen is the man. Con-
slider 1t, Coasters, and perhaps the
troublesome dispute over base decisions
may occur somewhat less frequently.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04
Stanford Team Arrives

CHICAGO, June 3.-Stanford univer-
sity track team, leading contenders for
honors in Saturdays conference meet
at Marshall Field arrived yesterday,
an advance guard of the outside stars
who will compete in the big event. The
strong Palo Alto aggregation, in
charge of Coach Moulton, arrived in
fair shape and made a fine impression
in a workout at the midway field.
Capt Horton, the Stanford hurdler
and weight man, and Reed, the sprint
er and relay runner are partly in
capacitated with Snapped muscles. "
according to Coach Moulton. Both men
are said to have strained their muscles
in the meet with the University of
Colorado at Boulder last Saturday.
Both, however, are expected to be in
shape before the meet
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04
CHICAGO NATIONALS
RAISE 1908 PENNANT
Cubs Hoist Banner for Third Success
slve Season on Home Grounds
and Murphy Distributes $1o,-
900 Among Players

CHICAGO, June S.-For the third
consecutive season the pennant en-
blematic of the National league base
ball championship was raised on the
West Side grounds of the Chicago
nine today. Previous the actual cere-
mony of hoisting the flag the Cubs
and the Philadelphia team marched
across the grounds led by a brass band
aid followed by a small procession
loaded with great bouquets of flowers.
The championship emblem will be
the medium of a second ceremony later
in the season.
The Cubs raised their third success
sive pennant today and afterward de-
feated Philadelphia, 4 to 3, in twelve
inning game, After the flag was raised
President Charles w. Murphy pre-
sented Manager Frank Chance with a
check for $4,000 to be divided equally
among the members now with the
team TWenty-one men will receive
$455 each. Fraser Lundgren, Slagle,
Killing and others who were with the
team when it won the championship
last year received no part of the
bonus. Score:
Chicago 4, hits TO- errors /.
Philadelphia 8, hits 8, errors 4.
Batteries-Overall and Moran; Moren
and Doom. Umpires-Johnstone and
Cusack.
CINCINNATI, June g. Cincinnati
easily defeated Brooklyn today.
Fromme struck out ten Brooklyn bats
men. Score:
Cincinnati 6, hits s, errors 1.
Brooklyn 2, hits 6, errors 0.
Batteries-Fromme and Mclean: Nc
Intyre, Rucker and Bergen. Umpires-
KLEIN and O'Day.
PITTSBURG, June 3.-Pittsburg de-
feated Boston today, to s, after hay
ing a score of 8 to against them
| Score:
Pittsburg 8, hits 9, errors 8.
Boston 8, hits 10, errors 2.
! Batteries-Camnitz, Howell, Frock
| Philippe and Gibson; Mccarthy, Mat
| tern and Smith. Umpires-Emslie anc
! Kane.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04

CHARLIE DALTON, the irrepressi-
1 BILE Spaghetti Kid, learned yes
" terday that Battling Nelson is
seeking an opponent for a battle to
take place in Oklahoma on June ", for
which date Nelson thought he had
secured Phil Knight, but learned that
the boy had been picked off the citrus
tree by one youthful lemon gardener,
Packey Mcfarland. When Charlie boy
heard of 1t he turned a sprightly voice
loose on one Hancock, press agent,
Handicapped, etc, of the Pacific Ath-
letic club.
Say, Mister Hancock" came the
pleading query, will you please be so
kind as to wire Bat for me and tell
him for me that I will box him at Ok
lahoma or Indian Territory or any old
place he wants me to?"
"Sure, kid" replied the obliging
p. A, H, etc, and straightway HES
himself to the telegraph office and
usurps the ticker long enough to in
form Bat of the momentous message.
Last night Charley Dalton haunted the
wire office awaiting return message
from the Battler, hope cleaning
bright in his eye, or rather in both,
since he is fortunate enough to have
come out of his battles with both OPP
tics intact. The bout wouldn't be a bad
one, at that, for Nelson and Dalton at
ten rounds probably will afford a fierce
match, such as would prove a bowling
success among the sagebrushers.
There is a constant shifting among
the members of the fight fraternity of
most large cities, but Los Angeles has
missed this restlessness of the average
pug to a certain extent since several
of them have taken such a liking to
-,
stay awhile. However, of late there has
been an exodus of pugilists from the
City of Angels, and also a few new
faces have joined the slug brigade.
George Memsic left Los Angeles yes
terday for Seattle, where he will find
occupation at the fair. Memsic will
probably be gone several weeks, but
will be on call of the Pacific Athletic
club If any chances come up of a bout
with Battling Nelson. Johnny Frayne
is anxious to get on before the local
club and has written asking for date
with a good 133-pound man. Freddie
Welsh please write. Frayne's con-
quest CD of the east has given him
homesickness-and he's coming back
to the west.
According to a wire received yester-
day afternoon from Ad Wolgast, the
bVl lis VI lAlS L elNiliC <AtlllCLlC IluD 4Oi q
ten-round or fifteen-round bout with
Battling Nelson are satisfactory.
Therefore the go is definitely assured
for July 13 and probably will be an
evening affair. On one matter only is
the battle still uncertain and that is
the length of the rounds. Today the
Pacific Athletic club will make final
settlement of the proposal to take over
the Jeffries Vernon arena. If the pres
ent negotiations go through and the
fight shed becomes the property of Nc
Carey's club the Nelson Wolgast match
probably will be staged at forty-five
rounds. Naturally both fighters are
making a sitter demand for a longer
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04
Colorado VIII Revolt

DENVER, June 3.-Colorado colleges
under the leadership of Colorado uni
versity and aided by Stanford univer-
sity will fight the ruling of Chairman
Bert Martin of the Rocky mountain
division of the Amateur Athletic Union
declaring Stanford and the University
of Colorado track teams professionals
and ineligible to compete at Chicago
next Saturday.
What promises to be a long drawn
out battle was started this morning
when the decision of Mr.. Martin was
received. Colorado university takes
the stand that the Amateur Athletic
Union holds no jurisdiction over its
athletes in college meets, so long as
these affairs are not scheduled as
Amateur Athletic Union affairs. How
ever, it is accepted that the university
athletes cannot compete at Chicago,
but an appeal will be taken and a
heated battle is expected.
Hope is expressed that compromise
may be effected whereby the Stanford
athletes may compete at Chicago.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04
AMERICAN LEAGUE

PHILADELPHIA, June 3.-Chicago
defeated Philadelphia 9 to in one of
the poorest games witnessed here this
season. The home team used sixteen
players, including five pitchers, while
Chicago used thirteen men. Score:
Philadelphia 6. hits 10, errors 3.
Chicago 8, hits s. errors 2.
Batteries-Coombes, Krause, Wick
ers, Plank, Dygert and Thomas; Liv-
ingston, Scott Fiene, Smith and Sui
livan and Payne.
BOSTON, June 3.-Detroit's hits
were more timely than Boston's and
the visitors won. Score:
Detroit 5, hits IL, errors1.
Boston 3, hits 8, errors 8.
Batteries Willett and Schmidt;
Steele, Cicotte and Donohue.
NEW YORK, June 3-By an eighth
inning rally today in which three runs
were scored, New York defeated st.
Louis to 5. Score:
st. Louis 5, hits g. errors 3.
New York Z, hits 7. errors 0.
Batteries-Waddell Petty and Steph-
ems; Brockett, WARRIOR and Blair.
WASHINGTON, June 3.-Washing-
ton Cleveland game postponed, rain.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04
TRACK
MEN WILL REBEL
A. A. U. FINDS FIGHT ON ITS
HANDS FOR SUSPENSION
CARDINAL ATHLETES AROUSED
AT ARBITRARY ACTION
Colorado University Will Join in Bit
ter Battle Against Unfair Ruling
of Amateur Associatlon-Cali-
fornia Athletes In Chicago
rBy Associated Press.l

NEW YORK, June 3.-Major John D.
Dixon, chairman of the national reg
istration committee of the Amateur
Athletic union, today received tele-
gram from Albert Martin, chairman OF
the registration committee of the
Rocky Mountain association, stating
that his committee had declared pro-
fessional the Stanford university track
team and the University OF COLORADO
track team. The telegram states that
the University of Colorado withdrew
from the Rocky Mountain association
and scheduled and held meeting on
the date set for the Rocky Mountain
association championships in defiance
of the A. A. u. and without sanction or
registration.
The suspension of these two large
college track teams probably will stir
up a controversy in the west, as the
Leland Stanford track team expects to
compete in the meet at Chicago on June
5. Later in the season the A. A. U.
championships will take place at the
Alaska Yukon-Pacific exposition, and
the Stanford university and University
of Colorado teams will be barred from
competing.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04
VARSITY WRESTLERS
MAKE GOOD SHOWING
U. S. c. Mat Aspirants Appear In Col.
Iege Championship Bouts Before
Good CroWd-Instructors Are
Well Pleased

Athletes of U. S. c. university yes
terday afternoon witnessed several
clever wrestling matches for amateurs,
and both Al Treloar and De Witt Van
Court and Coach Dean Cromwell were
we'll pleased with the showing made
by the various wrestlers.
A large attendance of both sexes
witnessed the classy bouts and the
university athletes showed surprising
knowledge of the fine points of the
mat game.
The first two candidates in the light
weight division to make their appear
ance were Gaspile and Berked in the
first preliminary. Gaspile won in the
time of 1882 and in the finals Gaspile
carried away honors from Rawley in
the time of 1854.
The second heata of the lightweight
class Rawley bested Dowds in the time
of 1854.
The welterweight championship went
to Henderson, who defeated Phillips in
the time of 515 For the middleweight
class Hall defeated Neeker in AS. The
heavyweight championship went to
Burek, who threw Jeffries in the time
of 2:51. Richardson beat Hatch in the
first fall in 10 25 seconds.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04
Eddy Shows Ability by Defeating
Crown City Representative In
Exciting Contest, Bringing
Crowd to Their Feet


A. ]. Eddy showed his ability last
night before a large attendance at the
Los Angeles Athletic club by defeating
H. c. Beels of the Crown city in the
first bout of the evening in a program
of fencing contests which was interest
ing from start to finish and brought
the crowd to their feet in exciting mo-
ments. Albert Beaudy of the Angel
club defeated B. o. Kendell in the sec
ond bout, while Cliff Horn Of the local
athletic club won from Leo T. Daze.
William Linis bested William Huner,
both being members of the Turnverein
club. broadsword exhibition be-
tween Edward Dietrich and Wrana of
the Los Angeles Athletic club resulted
in a draw.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04
Sanction Was Unnecessary

CHICAGO, June 3.-Dr. George K.
Herman, president of the Central A.
A. u, who is to referee the intercol-
legiate conference track and field meet
in this city on next Saturday. stated
today there would be no trouble be-
tween the central body and the con-
ference association concerning the sus-
pension of Leland Stanford university
by the Rocky Mountain A. A. U.
According to the dispatches shown
me today" said DR.. Herman, "the only
reason for the suspension of the STAN
ford and Colorado teams is that they
competed in a dual meet without sane
ton from the Rocky Mountain A. A. u.
"As a matter of fact, such sanction
is not necessary for dual meet"
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1909-06-04
RESULTS AT LAToNIA

First race, furlongs-Salian won Zephyr
second Chandelier third; time 1904 4-5.
Second race, furlongs-Dainty Dame won
Sea Swell second, The Peer third time 1:lS.
Third race. 1-1s miles-Col. Blue won, Billy
Pullman second, Grenade third; time 1855.
Fourth race / lie mies-Alice won, Mo
quette second, John E. Mcmillan third; time
1852 3-5.
Fifth race, 3 furlongs-Eye White won, Star
Port second, Redeem third; time l;q 10.
Sixth race fur1ongs-Snake Mary won,
Bossorrian second Marmorean third; time
.1e 2-b,