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Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
pesert BASEBALL LEAGUE oraanIzine

What will in all probability prove to
| be one of the fastest minor leagues
west of the Mississippi river during the
coming winter season is being rapidly
whipped into shape by the cities of the
Imperial valley. The Desert baseball
league composed of teams represent
ing five of the cities of the Imperial
valley and one city of Arizona-Y una
should be able to put up about as goou
baseball as has been witnessed When
the Pacific Coast leaguers' have clashed
at dear old Chutes.
Yuma, Holtville, Ell Centre, Imperial,
Calexico and Brawley are the cities
which will send teams into the field
which promise to rival anything to be
found on the coast or elsewhere.
Extensive preparations are being
made by every city for the accommoda-
ton of the bleacherites, and never be-
fore has as much interest been mani
tested in the approaching season
Bleachers are being built, new players
are being signed, and in some of the
towns practice has already begun.
MANY names famous to baseball histo-
ry will appear on the lineups, for
Coast, American and National leaguers
will play on the various teams in order
to keep in practice for next season S
play.
Although Yuma has not as yet been
is no doubt that this city will make the
sixth member of the desert organiza-
ton, and a strong team will undoubt-
edly don the trappings of the Arizona
metropolis.
Holtville likewise will have a first
class nine among the players being
Browning the famous pitcher OF the
San Francisco Seals Zeider, the crack
Frisco third baseman, will hold down
short on the HoltVille squad, While the
remainder of the team will be picked
from such local stars as Bath, MAIN,
Brooks, Mitchell, Hemus, Shepard ana
Wimp.
Another entry to be figured on IN the me
going, which promises to be tast, Is II
Centre, whose aggregation VIII pc pul
under the management of Danny Sndy'
the famous outlaw manager OF STOCK
ton. Gandil of Sacramento and HarK-
ness. formerly of Vernon, will sclntli-
late from the infeld of the nine whlch
MANY believe will romp away with the
coveted bunting.
Another real team is being orgahlzeu
at Imperial, and a crack battery com
posed of Scott and Sullivan OF tne
Chicago White SoX will be in the point,S5 ,5
for this nine Just minute, baseeaii
fans and see if you can hgure out
where the other teams get off with the
White Sox battery working for the I'M
nerial nine. Both of these men are
Considered as being among the best
niayers I in the world, and have figured
prominently prTof in the recent brilliant ex-
hibitions of the crack nine of the the
Windy City. Calexico and Brawley VIII
also sign a number of major ieaguers,
and the baseball prospects of the entire
league appear exceptionally prisn. sl,
The season will open about the mlddle
of Noyember and will close about the
first OF March.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
KETCHEL OPENS TRAINING
FOR LANGF0RD CONTEST
MiddIeweight Champion Appears In
New York and Settles Down
for Grind

NEW YORK, Sept. 4.-Stanley Ket-
chel took up headquarters at little
inn in the Bronx today, to begin active
training for his ten-round fight with
Sam Langford, to be held before the
Fairmont Athletic club of this city
September II. With the arrival Of
Stanley and the announcement by the
club management that the public Of
fcials have been satisfied, it is con-
sidered practically certain that the
much talked of fight will take place.
Ketchel says he weighs 1856 pounds
now, and critics say that he apparently
is in the best of physical condition.
His appearance, as well as his work,
conclusively refutes the many stories
from the west which pic
tured him as dallying with the life that
dissipates. He has been in the noun
tains of California and says that every
minute he has been preparing for his
fight with Langford The training now
is to put on the finishing touches, such
as arm and foot work.
Ketchel displays a right hand which
shows that there was no myth in the
story that he broke several bones in
the first round of his fight with Papke.
The bones have not knitted properly,
and there is a heavy ridge across the
back of the hand. But Ketchel says
that now he is as strong as ever and
that he can whip Papke in any round
he might mention.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05

A MOTHER promising young fighter
"a will endeaVor to break into the
IA professional game next Thursday
night, when Sam Coulter, the former
amateur lightweight, holder of the
amateur championship in his class on
the Pacific coast, will meet Herb White
in a twenty round go ate Venice. The
battle is interesting from the fact that
it will demonstrate just how good Coul-
ter is. White has fought in Los An
geles, and has a reputation as tough
lad willing to take all the punishment
handed out, game and mixer. His
cleverness is hardly noticeable, but as
rough infighter he is formidable man.
Coulter has been matched with Herbie
as a try out. If he succeeds in slowing
away the youngster Sam will be given
good engagements. If he fails to show
up in good form, it will end further
attempts to break into the regular
game.
1t is a stern and merciless business
into which the former amateur has
launched He has been under good
sparring partners, however, and has
been training in that branch o. the ring
work he needs-rough mixing. Sam has
improved in this department to a mo-
ticeable degree.
A special car win be chartered by the
members of the Los Angeles Athletic
club. where Coulter learned the fine
points of the boxing game, and there
will be a big representation of his
friends at ringside the night of the
fight The men will weigh 1873 pounds
at 6 o'clock.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
HoL RoRRow NOW PROFESSIONAL

Another Southern California cham
pion has thrown off the amateur re-
strictions and joined the ranks OF the
professionals. Frank HolborroW, anna
teur swimmer announces that ne mas
ceased to contest in water events Ior
glory and "some useful article TO the
value of $780, and will work for cash
prizes hereafter
Last night Holborrow played on the
Venice water polo team against the
Redondo professional aggregation ano
cheerfully accepted his portion OF the
cash from the gats receipts, amounting
to $500 He also announces that ne Is
prepared to race George Freeth Tor
purse and side bet of any amount up TO
$1,000.
Freeth stated today that he was
ready and willing to put up the money
for such a race for any distance over
a half mile, saying, Il don't get my Ieet
wet until | have gone mile"
1t is certain that should the two get
together and arrange for match
event, the contest would be well worth
going some distance to see and would
be one of the closest races ever held IN
Pacific waters
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
WESTERN GOLF TEAM
WINS OLYMPIC CUP
Eaqan Is Star of Days Play, Making
Round in "a and 75-Former Rec
ord Is Broken

WHEATON, ILL.,, Sept. 4.-The Olym-
mic cun was today won for the third
time by a golf team representing the
Western Golf association. Incidentally
the team made the lowest medal score
by nine strokes ever made during COM
petition for the trophy, the total for
thirty-six holes for four men being 62S
strokes, an average of about four and
one-third strokes per hole per man.
Only four teams contested. They
represented the Western, ohio State'
st. Louis and Wisconsin COLI assoclac
tions. The western team consisted of
Chandler Egan of Exmoor, Warren Is.
Wood of Homewood, Charles Evans,
ir., of Exmoor, western champion. and
Kenneth p Edwards of Midlothian.
Egan displayed the best form, with
morning round of rs and an afternoon
round of IA.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
Gathered by
4 STAFF OF EXPERTS
EASTER IS WINNER
OF STANFORD STAKE
Fast Trotter Wins Three Straight
Heats from All styIe-Era AM
nexes $11oo Purse from
Godenrod

SACRAMENTO, Sept 4.-Easter,
driven by Rutherford, won the well
known Stanford stake at the state fair
races today in straight heats. His
nearest competitor All Style, driven
by Quinn, showed plenty of speed, but
was unable to keep on the earth at
critical moments. Only in the final
heat when the. best time was made,
did the second best animal press the
leader to the finish. But three horses
ran in the event Summary:
Stanford stake, trotting, $1300-Easter
won three straight heats; All STYLE second,
Complete third; time 2:19h, 2:19 2;l7.
Second race trotting, 2;1o class; purse
sl0O0-Era won three heats; Goldenut sec
ond. Delhi Darby third; time 2:l0, 2;l2 r.
2:12h
Third race amateur drivers-Harold B.
won three heats; Kermit second, Briarwood
third; time 2:12, 2:13, 2:13h.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
Biu Leaouers with Covina

The San Felice baseball team clearly
indicates the result of a capable man
ager in the lineup which will now face
aspiring mines. A quartet of really
irst-class curve artists, composed of
Ping Fairly, Oscar Pitts, Sid Hatch
and Charles Miller, has been signed by
Colvert, the last named player being
the present captain of the Interurban
champions. The Covina lads are now
planning trip to Riverside, Redlands,
Casa Blanca' and Banning, where they
will meet the various teams of those
cities. The excursion will consume
about three days. and when the boys
return they expect to have established
a record of baseball prowess which it
will be difficult to equal.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
caruais Is star saoker

Among the star players Of the Tr9I-
lev Baseball league, L. GerVais' tne
Hal Chase of Southern Calltornla, anu
first baseman of the Mccormick base
hall team. stands out as one of the
brightest stars of the local ornament
of amateur players. Gervais recently
tried out as pitcher with the San Fran
cisco team of the Pacific Coast league,
hut his arm gave out and he was
forced to retire Later this boy got on
with the McCormicks and has created
a sensation by his phenomenal work on
the initial base. Gervais has mace put put
eay errors in every contest, a quality
of headwork which should shove him
right along toward the top of the
baseball ladder of success.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
RESULTS AT sHEEPsHEAD BAY

SHEEPSHEAD BAY, Sept. Avail
do, the favorite, today won EARLY in
the twenty-fifth renewal of the $4,000
Flatbush stakes, seven furlongs, de-
feating a high class field and virtually
settling the question Of the champion
2-year-old of the year. Results:
First race five and half furlongs-Intrinsic
won, Helen Carroll second, Glen Helen third
Time, 1908.
Second race, Autumn steeplechase. two and
a half miles-Rampart won, Denier second,
st. Nick third. Time, 5:12 4-5.
Third race, the Flatbush, $1,000 added. seven
furlongs-Waluo won, Dalmatlon second,
Grasmere third Time, 1:26 10.
Fourth race, mile and quarter, the Syson-
by-King James won, Zienap second, Pins and
Needles third Time, 2:05.
Fifth race, mile and a sixteenth-Backford
won, Rocltst one second, Bird Of Flight third
Time, 1:46
Sixth race, six and half furlongs-Racquet
won. De Mund second, Dreamer third. Time,
Ill 1-5
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
FOUL RIDING JOCKEYS WARNED

NEW YORK, Sept. 4.-Foul riding
by jockeys on the Metropolitan tracks
recently, which has already resulted in
the serious injury of many and the
death of several valuable horses, has
received the attention Of the Jockey
club and all the Jockeys now riding on
the Metropolitan track have been given
a final warning.
The stewards called all the jockeys
at the Sheepshead Bay track and gave
them warning that any rough riding or
foul tactics would result in immediate
and indefinite suspension. No particu-
lar jockey was singled out.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
BERKELEY RUGBY MEN
DEFEAT RELIANCE A.C.
California Varsity opens 1909 Season
by Overwhelming Victory Over
Athletic Team-Final Score
Is SO to o

BERKELEY, Sept. 4.-The 1909 foot
ball season opened today with the de-
feat of the Reliance Athletic club Rug
by team by the University of California
varsity by the score of 80 to 0.
The university team was in splendid
shape for it's first game, the men play
ing fast, snappy ball from the sound Of
the first whistle.
Three clean-cut tries were scored in
the first half and Elliot converted
with carefully judged goal kicks. Score
Is to 0.
The second half was even more
speedy, the dash of the collegians
sweeping the club men off their feet
time after time.
The freshmen squad went down to
defeat before the Olympic club in a
preliminary game 8 to 0. The fresh
men played a ragged game, but gave
promise of speed.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
Takes slLvER SALMON

REDONDO BEACH, Sept. A.
George Uhrig of Whittier, who is put
ting in his vacation at Redondo Beach,
secured a novelty in sea life, on this
part of the coast at least, when he
landed a silver salmon weighing seven
pounds.
Aside from yellowtail which are be-
ing landed at wharf No. 1, the only
varieties running, are prouper and
greenbeck mackerel, which are being
caught in large numbers.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
STATE LEAGUE

FRESNO. Sept. 4--Sacramento ham
mered Smith for sixteen hits in six in
nings, winning from Fresno II to L.
The visitors scored six runs in the first
inning and five in the sixth, after
which Smith was relieved by Tracy.
Score:
Sacramento II, hits II, errors /.
Fresno 1, hits Z, errors 8.
Batteries-Trippett and Hackett;
Smith, Tracy and Kuhn.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 4.-With
two outs and a hit needed to bring
home a man and tie the score, Hender-
son was sent to bat and scored one of
two men on bases, saving the game.
which was won by Oakland by score
of to 2, when Burke, who followed
SC red Sheehan. Score:
Oakland 8, hits s. errors 1.
Stockton 2, hits 4, errors 1.
Batteries-Lohman and Burke; Hoag
and White.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
WORLD OF SPORTS
NEWS OF THE DIAMOND
BY CHARLES JERNEGAN

4 Ohm LIND, or Ollie, as he is af-
fcctionately known by his team
- mates, and captain of the East
ern Outftters baseball team, boasts
record not only for batting but for
fielding and twirling which has but few
rivals in the ranks of amateur baseball
players of Southern California Limo
IS now heading the Interurban baseball
league in batting averages with .5l2
per cent, and boasted .46S per cent
record before he entered the league,
Pitcher and fast infielder, this lad has
a record for tossing puzzles which
stacks up something like this Y strike
outs ana but two bases on balls during
five games. Lind is now playing sec
ond base with the Outfitters, and there
is every probability that before long he
may be given chance with faster
company.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
VANCOUVER RACES

VANCOUVER, B. c., Sept. 4.-Racing results
at Mnoru park
First race, 51h furlongs-Creston won, Bu-
collie second, Col Brady third; time :07 2-5.
Second race 81 furlongs-Philistina won,
Illusion second Bemay third; time 1907.
Third race 51a furlongs-Virgie Cassie won,
Lewiston second, Binocuar third; time 1907 2-5.
Fourth race, MISUNDERSTANDING won, Entire
Nous second, Monvina third; time l IA 20.
Fifth race, furlongs-Milpitas won, Fern
L. second, Preen third; time loo To-
Sixth race, 1-16 miles-Mechant won, Kel-
owana second Day Star third.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
WHITNEY LIKES ENGLISH HORSES

LONDON, Sept 4.-"There is one
thing at any rate that you can beat us
at" said H. P. Whitney to an English
man yesterday. ''Your horse races are
far more enjoyable and nervier than
those of America or France but then
you have good sportsmen behind you.
We Americans seem to be only begin
ming to tackle the sport in the right
spirit. Whatever you have forgotten,
you have not forgotten how to breed
and train horses"
Mr.. Whitney and his party sail for
New York on the Mauretania.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
ENGLISH TuRF RESULTS

KEMPTON PARK, England. sept
4.-The Waterloo selling nursery na39l-
Ave furlongs. was won today by Mag
gle MAY. Woodland Maid was second
and Aye Aye third. Twenty-one horses
started. ooo
The Earles Field handicap OF 20o
sovereigns, for 3-year-olds and upward
one mile, was won by Spikenard Au-
burgine was second and Alaric third.
The September Nursery hanoleap OF
fnrlones was won by Munita. with
Duchess Christine second and Amadens
third.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
AMATEUR AVERAGES
SHOW GOOD PLAYING
Johnny Lind Leading the Stick Artists
with an Average of .518.
Lebaig Is Close
Second

The batting and fielding averages of
the players of the various teams of the
Interurban Baseball league indicate
that some first, class men may be found
readily among the amateur ranks. John
Lind is heading the batting column
with an average of .51S per cent for the
seven games played, and is but few
points ahead of c. Lebaig.
In the fielding percentage large
number of players show clean 1000
per cent standing, and glance at the
column will reveal some gratifying
figures. Following are the averages OF
the boys:
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
JOHN LIND

mick and Pasadena go will begin
promptly at 8 p m, while the Giant
Santa Ana argument will open at 2:3O
D. m. The results of the latter con-
test will be telephoned by innings to
Joy park and will be posted on the
score board for the benefit of the spec
tators. The Giants will take three
pitchers with them, Hunt, Atchison
and HinlIle, while Taylor will hold
forth behind the cordwood. Coleman
will roll a few for the Santa Anas,
while Meats will put on the belly pro-
tector. Following are the Pasadena
aud Mccormick lineups:
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
OREGON ATHLETES TO ATHENS

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. At Is
stated that number of the noted Ore
gon athletes will go to Athens next
year to compete in the Olympic games
which are to be held there in 1910. Dan
Kelly, providing his ankle gets back
into shape again, will be sent. as Wen
as Gilbert. the former Yale polo vault
or who is now a member of the Multi
nomah club Edward Frank, wrest-
Ter, and Forrest Smithson, who holds
the worlds record for the 1lO-meter
high hurdles, made last year at
Shepherds Bush. London viii also
make the trip abroad. Frank is one
of the best 125-pound wrestlers in the
country.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
VIII PLAY for 500

The Montebello baseball team wishes
to get a game with the Teddy Bears
for Labor or Admission day and will
play for any sum not, to exceed $100.
This sounds like the real thing. If the
Teddies can boast the lineup they had
three weeks ago they should certainly
give the challengers a pretty run for
the money. Call up Boyle 2111.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
Mccormicks and Pasadenas Clash

The fifth games of the Trolley league
baseball series will be played by the
four contesting teams this afternoon,
the Pasadena and Mccormick mines
hooking up at JOY park, while the
Giants and Santa Ana aggregations
will settle differences at Santa Ana.
AS a preliminary to the Joy park game
the M. J.s and the Pioneer stars Will
cross bats at 1890 p. m. The McCor-
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
BID LEAGUE for PendIeton

Jack Pendleton, the crack shortstop
of the Downey baseball team, will soon
be given a tryout by either the Vernon
or Los Angeles team of the Pacific
Coast league. Those who have been
following this players work believe
that he will make good in whirlwind
STYLE
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
cardenas VS.. Huntinetons

The Gardena baseball team desires
to notify the Huntington Park nine
that they accept their challenge for
September 12 and will play at the
grounds of the Ascot Athletic club.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
Bakersfield TO Play

The Bakersfield and Modesto base
ball teams will clash September u at
Modesto. A large crowd of fans from
the visiting city will accompany their
hoVs to the scene of conflict.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
TAFT PLAYING COLE

BEVERLY, Mass. Sept. 4.-President
Taft is playing golf today with his col
lege classmates, Howard Hollister and
Judge Warrenton, both of Cincinnati.
The president win take a long auto
mobile ride this afternoon with Con
cord and Lexington as his objective
points.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
SHERIDAN BREAKS RECORD

WATERBURY, Conn, Sept, Ain
the games of the Monsignor Slocum
branch. A. o. H. here tonight Martin
j. Sheridan broke the worlds record
for the discus throw with 144 feet
inch.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
San EeIice Wants Games

The San Felice baseball team wants
two games, one for Admission and the
other for Labor day Both contests to
be played on the Covina grounds. An
swer through The Herald.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05
Merchants Want Game

The West jefferson Merchants want
game for Labor day at home or
broad. Call A1073 after p. m.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05

1t,s as easy to secure bargain In used
automobile through want advertising. as 1t
used to be-and still is-to secure horse
ana carriage.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-09-05

: Anybody who would be able to find an
address in the directory would be able TO
find your CLASSIFIED ad.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-07-17
FISH ARE POISONED
Malicious Persons Destroy Valuable
Property at Rock Hill.

Rock Hill special in the. News
and Courier, July IA: Some time
ago Mr.. R. T. Fewell, president
of the Arcade Cotton Mill, st stocked
the pond on the premises short
distance from the mill, with base
ana other varieties of fine fish.
These had grown and were be
ginning to furnish fine sport.
One morning last week when the
pond was visited large number
of fine fish were found floating
upon the surface dead. Some
miscreant had either poisoned
or exploded dynamite in the
pond. Mr.. Fewell has offered q
reward for evidence to convict.
There was another outrage
committed here about the same
time, when some degenerate en-
tered the fine hospital. now being
erected by DR.. w. w. Fennell
where there was q quantity of
Oil aud paint, poured the oil out
upon the hardwood floors and
splashed paint over things. The
indecent language which was
written on the valls indicated
that the mischief was directed
against Mr.. Poplin, the painter
in charge of the work, rather
than DR.. Fennell.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-07-17
Building Collapsed, Pinning Many
Beneath Ruins.

Philadelphia. July Is I'm one
of the busiest sections of the city
and at a time when thousands of
pedestrians were passing to and
fro the story brick building t
the northeast corner of K eventh
and Market streets which was be.
Ing reconstructed for the United
Gas Improvement Company, coli
lapsed with a terrific roar shortly
after l O'Clock this afternoon,
burying or pinninc beneath the
ruins 81 persons, Z os whom are
dead, mi missing, l fatally injur. d
and "a more or less seriously
injured.
The Lancaster news. [volume] (Lancaster, S.C.) 1905-current, 1909-07-17
HLLMAN IN ATLANTA.
Says President Taft Will Sign Tariff
Bill. Says, Furthermore, hat
He Does NOT Think Bryan viii
be Democratic Nominee Axain.

Atlanta, July 15.-"President
Taft will Sign the tariff bill. The
president is a quiet, peace loving
man, and he will try to avoid
doing anything that might tend
to cause friction or row in the
party" said United States Sena-
tor Ben Tillman Tuesday morn.
ing, just after he had alighted
from q train and while taking q
hearty breakfast at Durand;s.
Congress will finish with the
tariff measure, and the session
Will come to an end next week" )"
was the further prediction Of the
senator.
Senator Tlllman was in Atlanta
but short time. he came in
from Douglas, where on Monday
night he delivered an address be-
fore the meeting of the Georgia
Press association. He left at
noon for Washington to take part
in the final deliberations of con.
gress.
Asked as to what he thought
OF democratic chances and the
possibility of q fourth nomina-
tion for Mr.. Bryan, the senator
replied:
IL am Satisfied Mr.. Bryan will
not be nominated. l don't be-
leve he wants the nomination.
Mr.. Bryan realizes now that there
are forces IN this country 40
strongly opposed to him that his
election is not possible. 1t is en-.
tirely too early, however, to make
= prediction as to democratic
chances. There is no telling how
things may shape up during the
next three years."