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Potosi journal., 1909-02-17

Among our renewals the past
week are Joseph Wigger and D.
NJ. Gregory, Potosi; j. M. Ram
sey. Sunlight; G. M. Howell, ST.
Louis.
Potosi journal., 1909-02-17

Mrs. George Loomis of Bel
grade spent Il few days Of the past
week with her son, Prof. O. l..
Loomis 10 Potosi.
Potosi journal., 1909-02-17

Come out an1 listen to the trials
and tribulations of the Whole
Dahm Family at tie Opera House,
February 22d.
Potosi journal., 1909-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Guyton of East
St. Louis visited homefolks In Potosi
Saturday and Sunday. Harry went
back Monday, while Mrs. Guyton, ac-
companied by her sister. Miss Idabelle
Smith, left Tuesday morning for
Arcadia to spend several days with
relatives there.
Potosi journal., 1909-02-17

We publish the docket for the
March term OF circlit court in this
issue. 1t is very light docket,
with no criminal cases of any con-
sequence aud us few civil cases as
have ever appeared en- the docket
of this court.
Potosi journal., 1909-02-17

Mr.. and Mrs. G. M. Howell and
daughter Of st. Louis visited in Poto-
81 the latter part OF last week.
Potosi journal., 1909-02-17

Mr.. W. A. Russell and family
attended the funeral of Mr.. Rus
sells mother to day at Belleview,
Mo-, who died IL, her home there
Tuesday at an advanced age.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
CASINO COURTS FLOODED.
Rain Stops Play in La1on Tennis
Tournament at NezopOrt.

Newport. r. L.. Aug H.-Lawn tennis players pre-
dict tonight that this is to he the hOodoo all
corners national championship tournament. II is
the first time i'm thirteen that the opening
day of the greatest of American meetings has not
dawnei clear and bright. Not since the visit of
the famous English trio. Dr. Eaves. Mahoney and
Nesbtt. In 1896. has such storm flooded the courts
OF the Casino. With the rain continuing tonight,
1t is doubtful II the field of 1874 asprants for
the title held by William A Larned will be able TO
start the first round of eightytwo matches in the
morning.
The veteran Tom Pettitt. the Racquets' profess
sional. and Pat Costello and Calvin. the grounds
men. doing all possible TO drain the playing
surfaces. which resemble lakes Another feature OF
the hoodoo is that many OF the top fight of racket
wielders are absent or in poor form II is said to-
night that unless Larned gets into condition here.
he will not toe the service mark for the challenge
match Robert lie Roy declared his default tonight
because Of his injured right wrist sprained
Southampton Long Island last week. William J.
Clothier is lame and Karl H. Behr is suffering
eye trouble. that both OF these famous players
will be below form Then OF the field of 1874 II is
inquired that only II are known men OF class while
IS are OF the garden party variety. From such a
gathering IT will be hard pick a team for the
Davis Cup matches. unless the Californans come
splendidly to the front AS II stands. the national
association officials their end all OF the
Eastern cracks being below par
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
NAVY ON THE GRIDIRON.
Coaches, Nezg Material and Plans of
the MidsMpmen.

Annapolis Aug. I7.-The Navy football author
tiles perfectng their preliminary plans for the
ensuing football season with thorOughness which
indicates that desperate efforts will be made TO
offset last years defeat at the hands OF the Army
Passed Midshipman Frank Slinglun. jr., U. S. NJ
who played centre for three years on the Navy
team will be ordered TO the Naval Academy for
temporary duty. SlingluT will report about Sep
TENDER 1. and will Immediately take charge of the
line
Ii is expected that Mdshpmen Douglas. Dague
and LANCE and possibly Northcrort. captain last
years Navy eleven will also be ordered to the
Academy and will assist in the coaching Lieu
tenant Berrian, u S. N. will again assume charge
of the squad. and Yale stars expected from
time to time to assist In the teams development.
The plebe squad has begun practice. and there
appear TO be several men of varsity calibre in IT,
but as Is usual. the majority of the men light
The Navy Department has granted the upper class
football players permission to go leave on
August N. Captain Meyer and his men will return
10 the Academy about September Is. when the real
campaign begins. BY doing this they sacrifice a
large part of their leave. but all feel more than
repaid IL victory over the Army should crown
their efforts at the end of the season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
BROOKLYN RACE WEEK.
Ydchtsmen Make Elaborate Plans
for Their Carnival Period.

Elaborate preparations have been made by the
officers of the Brooklyn Yacht Club for race
week.. which begins next Tuesday with race
around Scotland Lightship for schooners, sloops
and yawls. and for the small classes around West
Bank Light and Craven Shoal buoy. on Wednes-
day there are TO be around Staten Island for
cruising power boats. and Thursday races for
the same classes of yachts that sailed on Tuesday
fridays programme will include single and double
rowing races for crews from yachts anchored In
the harbor. and Saturday the third and Anal
series of races for schooners and sloops. with
canoe races added. will be sailed.
William H. Griffin A. c. Soper and William P.
Higgins are the regatta committee The starts Of
the sail craft will be at 1910 a. m. each day and
or the motor boats at 1850 a m. There will be a
beefsteak dinner and boxing bouts Monday
night and vaudeville performance on Tuesday:
ladies night and band concert scheduled
for Wednesday and minstrel show for Thursday
night Motion pictures will be shown Friday
evening. and the week will close on Saturday night
with a ball.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
CUT In SENDER LIST
OUT OF TRIALS.
THE Wolf Shoes Speed in Second
Days Races off Marblehead.

Maroiehead. Mass. Aug l7.-At meeting of the
German American sonderklasse racing committee
OF the Eastern Yacht Club tonight. following the
second series OF trial races for the selection Of
three American boats to meet the German chal-
lengers. the first cut in the number of Ameri-
can Rspirants was made The boats eliminated
were the Caramba, owned by c. H. w. Foster; the
Corinthian. owned by Charles r. Curtis and the
ouihatta, owned by Miss Alice Sergeant Each of
these boats is of older class than those remain
ing The sixteen yachts which will continue in
the uiaIs were redivided tonight follows for
me purpose of racing in two heats:
First division-Aarm, Bandit Bessie Demon
Ellen Sally X. Spokane III and Vim. Second AZ
Nlsion-Crooner. Eel. Joyette. Lady Manchester III
SkeeZix. Wag. Wolf
The committee also decided that in view ~ the
4ast TWO days racing in heavy weather no trials
wiz oe heId Tomorrow unless conditions change
Tor the better. The shippers were ordered how
ever, 10 mold themselves constantly in readiness
Tor the start OF a race
'eieu by the Beverly shore and within easy
distance OF Woodberry Point upon which ia Presi-
dent Tafts summer home todav,s racas 80
Held IN waters less bosterous than those which
prevailed over yesterdays exposed course There
o"iy Two contests. one for the regular di-
visions OF the fleet and the other for eight boats
ee4ecteo oE the committee from the entire number
Tor the purpose Of determining what they could 40
IN salIlng against one another In one class under
heaVy weather conditions The wind was strong
from the northeast
Al ms HIsi race the division winners
Crooner In division !. Manchester III In d.
VISION and the Wolf in division The latter boat
also finished first among the eight which started
specially together.
The special race was the feature Of the day. and
was close throughout. The Joyette went over the
starting line trihe too and was recalled by
the committee. Being pocketed between two other
craft, her heimsman was unable TO respond quickly
and she was consequently two minutes behind tho
other boats when a fair start made. The
Brooklyn boat did remarkably well. however finish
ing In fourth place, well up the leaders despite
her severe handicap She actually sailed the course
almost minute faster than did the Wolf the win
ner.
The Ellen does not appear in the summary nor
does the Joyette or the Vim. because they did not
follow the racing rules. which provide that each
yacht must carry racing number on each side OF
the mainsail.
Captain Otto PROTEIN. owner and skipper OF the
German sender yacht Hevella. had the cartileses
Of his knee pulled apart by a fall on one OF the
yachts to-day. He may not be able TO sail his boat
in the cup
.rr,,rr. -,Frz
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
RAIN In MANY CITIES
ALL LOCAL TEAMS IDLE.
Double Headers to Rule To-day for
Giants, Yankees and Superbas.

The rain. which more or less local to New
York on Monday. spread a bit further yesterday,
and Washington was the only Eastern city the
baseball map To escape. There the Philadelphia
Washington, which is the other way of saying that
Walter Johnson was i'm good form. Connie Mack's
men didn't lose the lead. however. for Detroit met
defeat at the hands of the Chicago White Sox
Scott. who showed good deal Of ability when he
shut the Yankees out here last week, was the
stumbling block in the path of the champions.
The Giants were idle in Philadelphia. where two
games were TO have been played. and double head
ers Will be attempted to-day and tomorrow. Nc
Graw is none too anxious for double headers with
The Western teams due for another hard series
but his pitchers seem to be working WELL and with
Matty' Ames. wiltse and Raymond in form the
Giants are fairly strong in the box.
The weather here, OF course. made baseball
simply out OF the question. and there will be
double headers American League Park to-day
and Tomorrow. This is made necessary by the rule
making 1t impossible for games to be postponed
a clubs last trip. and when the games tomorrow
are over Boston will have made last appearance
here this season. unless the, has to here
FOR some OF the post-season games for the worlds
championship.
Chase is likely TO return to the game to-day and
this will leave Stallings free put Knight I'm at
second base II Laporte is still unable to play.
seems likely However. II is possible that Farrell
and Stallings VIII think II better 20 try Cree out
thoroughly in the inield for he showed a good deal
Of aptitude for his position in Saturdays game.
WARRIOR and Manning. or else Wilson. likely 20
pitch for New York to-day with Quinn and Brock
eft Doyle for to-morrcw's games.
The Brooklyn team kept idle I'm Boston. and
will, Ike the Giants and the Yankees have 10
play double-header to-day.
In the West weather conditions were better.
Pittsburg outslugged 81. Louis In e game In which
the a. time stood 10 In favor OF the
losers. Sallee having held the Pirates without hit
for four innings. overall pitched the Cubs 20 a
victory Cincinnati Thus the rain pulled the
Giants down trins
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
LAJOIE OUT As MANAGER.
Resigns Leadership, of Cleueland
Club on account of Criticism.

Cleveland. Aug H--Napoleon Lajoie voluntarily
rendered his resignation as manager OF the C1eve-
land American League baseball team tonight 10
take effect as soon as successor be appointed
by the directors of the team He will continue to
play with the team
Lajote's resignation is due TO the large amount
OF criticism TO which he has been subjected on
account Of his failure 10 make better showing
with the team this year Rumors of dissension
among the players account OF LatoIe's alleged
personal unpopularity have been rife This.
coupled with the teams losing streak on the last
Eastern Invasion caused many patrons of the
game to demand his resignation The club owners
defended I1atoie.
No successor for Iajoie has been appointed and
the club owners say. they undecided as to whom
they will appoint.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
PATHFINDING AUTO ARRIVES.

New York reached yesterday afternoon by
the pathhnding which is laying out the route
of the Munsey automobile run from Washington
to Boston and return September q to %. The route
being mapped by the automobile scouts is of about
fifteen hundred miles. and is from Washington TO
Philadelphia via Baltimore. York and Lancaster:
Philadelphia to Boston via Delaware Water Gap.
Albany and Worcester Boston to New York in
day via Providence. New Haven and Bridgeport;
New York to Philadelphia via Atlantic City; Phila-
dephia TO Washington via Baltimore. New York is
scheduled 10 he the stopping place September
q. Those in the scouting party are Thomas S.
Rice. George A. Deater. Dick Taylor and Karl
Schnorr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
PIR4TES YIN WITH Bats.
Beat st. Louis an Heavy Hitting
Game after SaIlee JTedkenS.

Pittsburg Aug i7.-PittshurE won smuggling
match from ST Louis to-day by score OF II IN s
In the fourth inning the score was 20 In favor
OF the visitors and the local had not had hit
Salee was knocked OF the box and Beeoe vas
hit hard.
Pittshurg used four pitchers Esever being the
most effective. The game called In the eighth
inning on account OF rain. and was declared or half
an hour later on account ~ wet grounds. The sec
ond game was postponed for the same reason.
double-header will be played tomorrow. Pittsburg
to-day purchased McAiechnie and Tareton. infed-
ers Of the Wheeling Central League club The
score follows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
TRorTING 2Os CLASS PURSE seooo-FouR
TRoTTERs MAY MEET IN MATCH

cleveland, Aug. 16.-Hamburg Belle a:ooz and
Uhlan. 2:oS&. the two sensational trottsrs OF tho
year may meet In a match at The North
Randall track on August rs. John E Madden
owner OF Hamburg Belle told orrcials Of ths
racing association here to-day OF his willingness
10 race his mare against her own mark on the
track on that day. and included in his message a
challenge 70 Charles Sanders. owner OF Uhlan for
a match race Madden says he is willing to pest
s2ooo as side bet that his win beat Uhian
An effort is being made 70 get In communication
with Sanders, who is in Buffalo. and close the
arrangements for the race
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
1IHLETICS IN DEFEAT.
Senators Beat League Leaders in
Hot TzcelUe-Inning Game.

washington. Aug T-Washington defeated Phila-
dephia to-day by score OF to In an exciting
t"elve-innins battle. Johnson held the visitors
down 10 four hits, and Bender was effective at
critical points until the final inning With one
out. Lelivelt singled In the twelfth inning and
conroy sent him TO second with a sacrifice Kill
hter batting for Milan. singled to centre and
LeIivelt crossed the plate with the winning run.
The foll
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
CHICAGO, 8: DETROIT. 2.

Detroit. Aug. 17.-Inabllty to hit Scott with men
waiting for singles or long flies 10 score them. COM
blneG with reckless base running cost Detroit to-
days game. Both pitchers did great work. but
Chicago helded better in the critical places Dele
hantys batting and double play started by Parent
featured the game.
The scnre follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
CHICAGO. 2; CINCINNATI. o.

Chicago Aug. 17-Overan's pitching shut out
Cincinnati by a score Of 10 to-day. He allowed
only four scattered hits. and struck out nine men
Gasper pitched WELL but his support was errafic
when Chicago scored It's two runs. Evers was MT
On the mouth by a batted ball before the game and
nos badly cut Rescher disocated a finger when
he ran into the fence chasing foul in the eighth
foIIp
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
CLEVELAND WINS TWO GAMES.

Cleveland Aug 17.-Cleveland took two games
from 81. Louis to-day. Joss and Young outpitchng
Powell, Dneen and Graham. Five double PLAYS
were made I'm the first game. Cleveland made nu-
merous errors behind Young but the veteran re-
fused 10 be scored on until the ninth. when with
two out. Cleveland made two errors paving the way
to three runs. The scores follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18

Two base hits-Conroy. johnson Sacrifice hits
Schaener Conroy. Johnson Ganley. Collins stolen
hases-Sohaerer, Collins Double plays-Schaener and
Jngaub. Baker unassisted: Schaener TnElaub and Nc
Bridge Barry Collins and Davis. Ielvet and SchaATer
-eft on bases-Washtngton. :. Philadelphia First
base on has-oh Johnson q: OF Bender. > FIRST base
Msshinst on Fhiadeiphia Hit by
Umpires-Fsvans Egan. ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
NEW YORK PRINTERS BEAT CHICAGO.

Chicago. Aug. H.-New York defeated Chicago
BY score of to In the final game for the
baseball championship OF the Printers National
League at the American League baseball Park
to-day New York scored five In the first
inning and the result never in doubt after
that.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18

Two pelehanty %, Gibson Three base hits
-Konetohv. peehanty. Abstein Hits-on Saiee. in
a. innings. o. Beebe y IN innings on Maddox In
innings: of Brandon. : in inning; on ADAMS ! IN
off Lever I'm , innings Sacrifice hits
stolen Left bases
--Piitsburg. ,. Louis. First base on balls on
brandon /. on Reehe. First base errors ST Louis
?. Pittshurg l. by pitcher-By Lever Evansl
Wild pitch-Beebe Tfme-f:'o. gmpEes and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18

.Rat,ed for Casper in eighth Inning
x
tIlcasn '-''''''. q q o u q q %
base hits-overan. Roth. HitsmOn casper . IN
hIts-Steinfeld Miller. Stolen bases
Fean Holman Double playSchulte and tinker. i Ell
~, 6ssss chicago q: Cincinnati D bases on ha
overall . on Casper. l. Hit by pitcher by "ppspsi
D,snno, struck oit-By overall. s. Passed ball-hoth
,rme-I 30 Umpre--Enslie
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
ogNN,g TO COACH MISSOURI TEAM.

Providence. Aug. H-"Spike' Dennie the crack
Brown University football and baseball player. has
been engaged 10 coach the University CT Missouri
football team this coming season. and will
leave for the West
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18

Two base hits Birmingham. Laoie. Threehass hit
Eastery; Sacrifice hit-Jones Double pays-Easterly
and Ball. Ferris. Williams and Jones: Williams and
Jones; BRADLEY Lajoie and st9vsil: Rai Liable and
ny Joss. 8: Powell I. First errors-C'eve-
land L. 81. Louis. , Left on bases-c:eveaud. 8: 81
Louis. ;. Time-12O. Umpire LoughlIn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18

There is a report that Fielder Jones. who used
to manage the White Sox may buy interest IN
the 81. Louis Browns. Jimmy McAleer is going to
leave the team after this year. il is thought. and
Jack O'Connor. of the original Yankees. Is to
succeed him manager II Jones does get in
terest in The club he may try the Comisky idea of
managing his manager. of which he must know q
good deal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18

Geers Dries His Unbeaten Stallion
to Pictory in Fort Erie Race.

Bunalo Aug 1.-THE Harvester Ed CJe-rs,s I'M
beaten stallion. the 50 Queen City stake for
z:VS trotters. at Fort Erie this afternoon II was
an easy victory The Harvester winning four straight
meats The every-heat-a-race plan was followed IN
me three events. The stallion covered the nrst
mile In 2;osA, but light rain which followed
MADE the track about seconds slower The
harvester was out In the pool selling and Carfoxn
the california stallion, sold favorite In the first
neat Durfee's horse went a bad break and before
ne settled down the distance flag was dropped.
Genteel IT. finished second
Inc 2;O9 pace went to Geers who drove Walter
w. under the wire in straight heats Mcdonald
with Billy B., tried hard. but could get no closer
than second.
lnnerguard. prohibitive favorite easily defeated
me wolverine IN the ;13 trot the closing event
Jimmie Kenyon. the young driver chased out Inner
suard IN the second heat. being beaten a short dis
lance. The last heat saw Gladys. driven by A. Nc
Donaid' shoot to the front the backstretch but
Innerguard Kept close up. and pretty race result
ed In the stretch Gladys broke ten feet from
the wire and was passed by The Wolverine
Inc Empire State Stake, OF 100000 a 2:12 trot
VIII De run tomorrow. The 2 :O2 pace which was
TO nave been run tomorrow. was declared on to-
day because OF insufficient entries.
The summaries follow
TRorTING-2:os CLASS : PURSE. FOUR
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18

Among those who follow the fortunes Of tbs
Yankees the idea is growing that Jimmy Austin Is
the best third baseman who has broken into a ma
Tor league since Arthur Devin's first appearance
He is particularly safe in looking after high fouls
and pop flies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
CHICAGO.
DETROIT

schmidt sscrihce -Moriarity, Owens Stolen
hsses-Jones go cobb. Ate. Owens Double plays
Parent Az and Isbe Parent and Ishe Left on
bsses-Detroit s. chicago !. First base bsls-By
summers 1: nv Scott ! Struck out-Ry Summers, g.
by scott 5. Tfme-150. Unl2ires-Kerin and Connolly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18

Neither Washington Detroit seems TO havs
much 10 be dissatisfied with the exchange OF
Schaefer and Delehanty. Both are good ballplay-
ers. and the fact that Delehanty is a younger man
makes up 70 Detroit for the concessions given to
Washington.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18

'Batted Dneen In inning tBatted for
Graham in ninth inning
Cleveland 3 u % | % 3 x-T
ST Louis. .............-.....O % u q % u % 3-3
base hit-Iord Stolen bases.-IOrd I.ajoe Remis
Pitching reCorl-Eight hits
in innings: hits and times bat off Graham In
innings. First base balsOn Young. .. of Dlneen
off Graham, . Hit by pitched ball-By Young. Htor-
man: by Graham. tSovalD. Struck out-By Young 2;
by Dneen. First base cTrOrs-tlevcland ..
Louis 3 Left Cleveland 5. 81. Louis H.
Time-I:45 Umpire-O' Loughlln
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
BASEBALL NOTES AND NEWS.

There has never been season since Chase has
played with the Yankees that has not seen him IN
capacitated for some weeks at least
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
Closing

yesr-ol o. y THE ALBANY HANDICAP: for two
Won eet value. 81. 200 six furIongs start good
Main ~ Time 1916. Winner, ch c. by Golden
iletenoe. Owner T. Monohan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
n,A.saIaea Starter.


One mn selling, for three year olds 500 added
knn.r :, TAR good. Won easily Time. 40.
A. > FsisI iy ereenan The GTes; Ruby owner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18

Baseball To-day Two gAmes. First game called
p NJ American League Park New York Americans
Boston
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
Closing

have no., fof three year Olds and upward which
ADDED o. Won race 81 the value OF 500 $500
l.ssG 0 T mile. start good. Won easily Time
2. G. Moi,raiiitii' ch z. d. HAstings-GloTs. Owner
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18
FIRST GAME

.Batted for Williams in the ninth inning tran for
Wallace In the ninth inning
Cleveland ...................O o ~
ST. Louis ....................0 D II
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18

Maddox third inning tRatted for Adams
| in sixth inning zone out when game called
| o y q y o :
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1909-08-18

ltEafc go flig; for nsldens three years old and
1adeh ,,T "V ADDED One mile. start good Won
shDo- 80, Time. i;s7. Winner. br. 4. by star
asAA Owner. }. A. MeAyoy.