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The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
COMISkFY TO OPEN
SACRAMENTO PARK
White SOx and Senators to Play
First Game on New Dia-
nOnd at Capital

The White Sox will be in Sacra-
mento today to play the opening game
with Sacramento in the new ball park,
which Hbe opened for the first time.
The new pa k is said to be one of the
finest in the state. Charles Comiskey,
leader of the White Sox, will do the
honors at the opening.
The Sox Will play two games at Sac
ramento. After the game Wednesday
with the senators they will come back
here and play Thursday at Freeman S
park Oakland, with the Commuters.
Friday. Saturday>and Sunday afternoon
games will be played at Recreation
park with the Seals, while there will
be a game Sunday morning at Oakland
with Walters team.
The opening of the Sacramento ball
park today win be held under most
auspicious circumstances. President
Ban Johnson of the American league
President Taylor of the Boston Ameri-
cal league club. j. Cal Ewing of the
Pacific Coast league and President Her.
man of the State league will be in at
tendance.
The Seals will play another game
with the Phoenix team of st. Mary's
college Thursday afternoon at Recrea-
tion park. The collegians have par
ticularly strong lineup and another in
teresting game should result. Wilcox
the Phoenix pitcher, has been suffering
with sore arm, but 1t is getting in
shape and he expects to be able to hold
the Seals down.
Rollfe Zeider. one of the most popu-
lar players that ever donnej a local
uniform, who is now with the White
Sox, Is likley to be out practicing to-
day. The clever little infielder was
taken i'll at Oakland Sunday morning
and was unable to play in the after
noon game on this side Of the bay.
He has recuperated and says he will be
in the games during the end OF the
week.
Dick Egan, the local lad who made
such a hit at second base for Cincin-
natl last season, left yesterday for
Hot Springs to join the Reds in their
spring practice
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
Association to Classify
Power Boats

The new officers of the American
power boat association have under
taken the important work of classify
ing raceboats. The most represent
ative naval architects of the United
States have been called upon to for
mulate new rules and classes bas al
upon the recommendations made by
the new president of the association,
H. t Koerner of Buffalo. .. :.
The evils that have so long pre-
vailed and which have been a decided
factor in preventing the natural and
healthy growth of the sport will be
treated in a scientific manner by the
commission of experts, who will take
up the work involved Immediately.
At the meeting of the American
power boat association, held at the
Waldorf-Astoria February "a, the fol-
lowing officers We're elected; Presi-
dent II. T. Koerner: secretary, \. NJ.
Whitaker; treasurer. j. NJ. Oliphapt;
measurer, H. j. Gielow.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
Lynch Signs Releases
And Contracts

NEW YORK, March president
Lynch of the National league an
nounced the following contracts and
releases tonight:
CONTRACTS
With Boston-Fred Lake.
With BrooSlyn--William Bergen. William A.
Burch IT.. Jake Daubert. A. c. Dowuey, s. :.
Fletcher. John f. Hummel. T. j. Jordan. Elmer
T.. hnetzer. H. c. Lumley. Thomas Mcmillan.
otto Miller. G. y. Rucker. W. ID. ScanlOn.
George W. Schirm andaFred W UIrch.
With Chlcago-James z. Archer. AIordecai
Brown f191c-1911l. Clyde Gest FLOYD kroh.
Fred Luderus. n. G. Schwenck, Tony Smith, C.
F. Weaver and C. F. Willis.
with CiDcinnati-Fred L. Beebe. Roy Castleton.
Arthur Fromme. Frank Roth and s. F. Pauxts.
With New York--W. s. Collins T. J. Murray
A. L. Raymond. J. r. Seymour. ". T. Temple.
JAKE Weimer and Ed Williams
With Philsdelphia--I. II. Horen Louis Schaub
Jr: and II. Frank Sparks
With P1ttsburg-E- ]. Ah5aticchio. Charles Il.
ADAMS. Chester VI. Brandon. Edward Bridges.
Robert Byrne. Harry r. Camn;tz. A. Vincent
Campbell, Ralph Cutting. John A. Flynn. Ham
J. Hyatt. Michael L. Simon. Wills Humphreys.
Thomas ". Leach. Nicholas Maddox John r.
Miller, Eugene Moore. William B. McKechnie.
PAT F. O'Connor Charles Philippe. William u.
Powell. Bayard H. Sharpe. George Gibson 1910
l911l, C. l. Webb and ]. Owen Wilson.
RELEASES
BY Cincinnati to New York, National lea que
William A Torrey.
BY Pittsburg to ST. Louis. National league-v.
G.. Willis.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
Hand1ess Billiardist a
Wonderful Performer

George Sutton, billiardist without
hands or wrists, astonished local bill
lard enthusiasts with an exhibition
of his skill in the Graney room last
night. The freak cue wielder easily
defeated George Heiniche in 200 point
balk line game, scoring 200 to his oppo-
nent's 115.
Sutton's best run was a cluster of
73. which included about as many hard
shots as any billiardist ever executed.
He averaged better than Il for the
200 points.
Sutton uses a bridge for most OF his
shots, holding this implement on his
knee while he works in the main on
one leg. His masse efforts were as
founding to those who watched his
performance. Charlie Comiskey, owner
of the White .Sox, and Ban Johnson,
president of the American league, were
among the spectators.
Joe Carney won the first lap of the
100 to SO three cushion match between
himself and Champion de Orc at
Wrights billiard hall last night. The
score was 43 to 40. Carney was play
ing 43 to De Oro's so.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
BETTING EVEN ON
HEAVYWEIGHT TILT
Chicg0an Seeks to Break Into
Game Here by Putting Away
LangfOrd's Challenger

Jim Barry and 'Gunboat" Smith are
in fine shape for their 10 round bout
before the Oakland wheelmen tomor-
row night Both men have trained
faithfully for the> encounter and will
enter the ring right on edge.
Betting is quite brisk at even money,
although Commissioner Tom Corbett
says that he expects Barry to be q
lukewarm favorite at odds of about
8 to 10 at the ringside. Quite lot
of money has been wagered by loca
admirers of the bluejacket. who look
for him to reach the Chicago heavy
weights jaw with one of his sleep
producing wailops
Inasmuch as this is Barry's initial
appearance here AMI in view of the
fact that he has been promised match
with his old rival from Weymouth IN
case he defeats Smith, ne can be de-
pended upon TO wade right into the
gunner from the tap of the gong
The gunboat slugger realizes that he
has the opportunity of his life 70 jump
into prominence tomorrow night and
as he wants to get the match with
Sam Langford he has informed Luke
Marisch and all of his admirers to get
a bet down on him. Marisch states
that he has already Wagered $500 that
Smith will be returned the victor, and
if the odds are tempting he expects 10
get down another chunk on the sailor.
The preliminary contests look good.
kid" George and Lupie Carranza
should make things whirl in their six
round bout. while Joe Leahy and Frank
Harris also appear to be we'll matched.
Chuck Larsen and Frank Murphy
hook up in the other six round go.
while a four round curtain raiser Will
open the hostilities.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
HOSPITAL INCENDIARY
GIVEN 20 YEAR TERM
Lawyers Say Client Is Insane
From Love Affair

Thomas Elliott Saunders. who was
convicted of setting fire TO st. Luke 5
hospital, was sentenced to 90 years
Imprisonment in San Quentin by Judge
Cabaniss yesterday. He practically aG-
mItted his guilt before the penalty had
been imposed
This was a dastardly crime. cOOlly
and wickedly planned. and cOOily and
wickedly carried out" said Judge Ca
D9RiSs in imposing sentence. The
awful crime of ieopardizing the lives
of 200 odd people at an early hour in
the morning when they are sleeping
calls for the most severe punishment"
Saunders lawyers, Charles Strong
and Clarence Atwood. state that they
have discovered evidence of the defend
ants insanity as the result of love
affair. They moved for new trial on
this ground. but Judge Cabaniss said
that during the trial he had seen no
evidence of unsoundness of mind.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
Amateur Baseball Teams
Getting Busy

Ireland's Independents will have a
new lineup, commencing tomorrw, as
follows:
GosIinsby and Moskiman. pitchers: Jimmy
Byrnes, catcher: Lon Kennedy. first base; o Con-
nor. third base: Terry Mckune, shortstop; Mos
kiman left field Swayne, center field; Ireland,
right held; Stultz, second base.
The candidates for San Anselmo's
baseball team assembled at the ball
park Sunday for preliminary practice
under the direction of Coach Parke Will
son. After an hours hard practive the
Regulars and Yannigans lined up, the
game being won by the former by an 8
to score. Manager Hartman announced
that he has come to terms with Hollis
and Benham. both Aellar slab artists.
Next Sunday San Anselmo meets Lark
spur in an exhibition game.
The Sequoia baseball team journeyed
to Vallejo Sunday and took the Vallejo
Juniors into camp by a 2 to score All
1915 year city or country teams wish
ing games should address Walter
Strycker. 327S Sacramento street, San
Francisco
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
Tennis Tryouts Down To
Third Round
Especial Dispatch 10 The Call

BERKELEY, March with the con-
clusion of the tennis sets between III. a.
Savage and P. L. Radir on the California
courts the third round of the series now
being held to determine the men who
will meet Stanford next month will
have been completed. The Savage
Radlr sets were to have been played
this afternoon. but had to be postponed
owing to Savage's sprained ankle, which
Will prevent his playing till next week
The winners thus far who will enter
the semifinals are Rogers. Berry, Elkus,
Beckett, Powell. Mills and Frees.
In the semifinals the winner of the
Savage-Radfr set will be matched
against Rogers; Berry and Elkus will
play; Beckett and Frees are paired, and
Powell and Mills are scheduled to clash
The players are already holding
matches every day and the California
representatives will be chosen within
the next two weeks.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
JEFF TO TRAIN IN
SANTA CRUZ HILLS
Bio Fellow and Manager Sam.
Berger Reach Decision at
Conference i'm South
Especial Di,potch 10 TIE Call

Los ANGELES. March Jim JEFF
ries' training camp will be in the Santa
Cruz mountains. and he will begin hard
work there April l. This was the de-
cision announced tonight after Jeffries
and Sam Berger of San Francisco had
held long conference.
Jeffries will go to bakersfield next
Wednesday on a hunting trip. In the
meantime and after his return he VIII
work out daily with Bob Armstrong.
Farmer Burns will report at the santa
Cruz camp April /. while Jim Corbett
and Frank Cfotch will not show up
until about the middle of MAY. Roger
Cornell of San Francisco viii be the
chief masseUr of the camp.
Berger. as well as Jefries' other
friends and advisers, is delighted az
the big fellows appearance today He
looks better than ever. He did eight
miles on the road. three miles of the
distance on run, and after rub down
looked ft for a championship battle.
Bob Armstrong, who began work with
Jeffries today. says Johnson Will not
have a look in if Jefries improves as
fast as he has in the last few weeks.
Jeffries and Berger agree that
week or ten days hunting in the mOun-
tains near Bakersfield will be the hn-
est kind of preliminary 60 the hard
training that is to begin April I. JeE
says there is nothing like rOuGhing it
in the open TO get a man into condition
and he means to make the most of his
trip He will be accompanied by f w
Hopperstead. close friend. and a COM
panion on many of Jeff's hunting eX-
petitions.
II JOhnson's consent can be obtained
Charley Eyton may be chosen as refe-
rec of the big fight. Jeff thinks we'll
of Eyton and Berger expressed A will
ingness 10 have him as the third man
in the ring provided Johnson does not
object
Berger SAYS he thinks the fight viii
he held i'm San Francisco. He does not
attach much Importance TO the bids ot
either Los Angeles or Salt Lake City.
Berger will have another long talk
with Jeffries tomorrow and VIII watch
him work out. He expects to leave
for San Francisco in the evening.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
TRACK GOSSIP

Dave McHenry has come to Emeryyille with
his good string, including Ann McGee. Siscus
and Ban Ann.
Osaudene nice sort Of ally among the
wear olds, has been sold to z. Kaufman. She
has been running green, but Will do better
later.
I. williams has arrived at the track with
Taylor. Belle Brady and Cardinal sarto.
G.. A. Marshall has bought Kid North This
is Barney Schreiber's black hoodoo, bought the
other day by Ross who invested IN Phil Mohr.
from the same barn. Kid North Is good enough
to win any maiden race IN America.
Ad wolgast has reached Chicago on his way
to his home in Cadillac, Mich. He praises Mel
son for the latter's gameness.
The st. Louis Nationals have gone to Little
Rock for training.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
Catholic League Ball
Tourney Opens

The baseball tournament of the Cath
olic Schools Athletic league will open
this afternoon at the Ocean Shore
grounds. The contending teams are
from ST. Peters school and st. Pat
rick's school.
The championship basket ball tus-
sic between st. Anthony's school of
Oakland and st. Peters school of San
Francisco has been postponed until to-
morrow evening. The game will be
played in Siaplarnat Indian gymnasium,
Twenty and Folsom streets
The boys Of st. Joseph's academy.
Peralta park, gave the youths from ST.
Peters school an awful walioping Sun
day on the home grounds by piling UP
IS runs TO the latter's lonely tallies.
The game was practice bout in prepa-
ration for the opening of the official
series in the Catholic Schools Athletic
league
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
Stagg Evolves a Safer
Football Game

CHICAGO, March Coach A. A.
Stagg Of the University of Chicago has
returned from his four days of lab
oratory" experiments with the Univer-
sity of Arkansas football team. That
simple, safe, interesting and virile'
new game will be evolved for next
year was the coach's summary of his
unique test.
The most definite and striking Of
Stages conclusions gained in Arkansas
strengthened his belief, he saws. that
pushing and pulling can be done away
with, diving tackles eliminated and the
forward pass reconstructed on faster
and simpler lines without detriment to
the game.
He will have long list of first hand
opinions to present to the national foot
ball rules committee when II meets
March 25 in New York. TO pass on the
1910 rules.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
GEE GONG TELLS STORY
OF KILLING YEE YUT WO

All the evidence in the trial of Gee
Gong, accused of the murder of Yee
Yut Wo. November IA, 1909. has now
been submitted to the jury and the
case will be argued today.
The chief witness yesterday was Gee
Gong himself, who, in dramatic style,
described the shooting
81 got scared" said the witness
through an interpreter. II got heap
mad and 1 fired one shot, and then three
or four others. did not know what
was doing. I thought Yee Yut wo
would pull his revolver and kill me.
That was why / shot him.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
THREATENS TO SHOOT
TWO YOUNG WOMEN

Reinhold Albrecht, "A Lapidge street,
charged with assault with a deadly
weapon for threatening to shoot Julian
and Pearl Weigel, sisters. late Satur-
day night because they would not tell
him where his wife had gone, appeared
in Police Judge Shortalps court yester-
day. Albrecht acted so strangely in
court that the case was continued till
Saturday and the judge ordered him
held for examination before the in
sanity commissioners.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
By TEX RICHARD
By Joseph MURPHY

7 O'Clock this afternoon Williams big
jockey probability decide that the Jefries
johnson heavy championship shall be
n where they have been racing the ponies The last is
w. H. the mayor of Emeryvile, is
already prepared with his and all in favor the fight being
pulled bay
matter OF tic location OF the big battle agrees that Emeyvie ideal
Tex says:
Tex probably right They trip across the bay in boaods where
They could Coma by the
While OF the Emeryylle
mayor likely any
NO BETTER LOCATION OUTSIDE OF CITY PROPER
While Williams the this and
Rickard, generally discussed
agreeable all the big should
o tansbay There only official
proper conceivable
Emeryvie The would drawback fight
other points
That the Southern Pacific railroad
when 10000 and $1,000 attended
O big al Emeryville
The incosure OF the track would spacious enough hold the
which will undoubtedly the
weight tos battle for the honor the prize The
inhed beachers could
around sized crowd which might be hand The immense
grandtsnd could lso be
Rckd Gleason, the have been
suitable locations from days The local field has been thoroughly
outside have been considered The
promoters making matter
sporting
PROMOTERS REALIZE PROMPT
The talk OF the different places which the fight had the
fans the air and guessing where they at The
something delay naming
Pt5 d C7lo have been ins ON on I'll the Eri nro;
they virtually likely
Tuesday Wednesday E1neryv they
considering the last days Emeyle looks be the choice
land the tic when make
President Williams concerned he avorng
1t will be remembered that
closed result OF legislation which directed against the
instea OF coursng
Ecyic incorporated practically sprung from
opening the cek there
OF capacity
of being directed
being heidi thercb the
The big fight there will undoubtedly help to ven the place
The meeting his after
COUNCILMAN FAVOR
John c Coburn, member of the Emeryvilc
talk the holding of
the board sure
/ of the people
be of granting
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
WILL NOT MOVE THE
DETENTION QUARTERS

The rumor that the department of
commerce and labor intends to change
the Chinese detention quarters from
the new Angel island station back to
the old location at the Pacific Mail
wharf was shown baseless yesterday,
when immigration Commissioner Hart
North announced that the steamer
Monticello. formerly on the Mare Island
run. had been secured for the better
accommodation of witnesses.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS
EXECUTOR OF ESTATE

The supreme court yesterday sus-
tanned the decision of the lower courts
In the case of George w. Stout ex-
ecutor for the estate of A. F. Rede-
meyer, against John A. Redemeyer,
son of the dead man. The lower
courts found in favor of Stout in
the matter of an insurance policy for
$4,000 which the dead man presented
TO his son, but later recalled. John
Redemeyer refused to surrender the
policy, which he held, resulting in the
suit the decision of which turns the
policy over to the estate.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
NEW LAToNIA SECRETARY

CINCINNATI. March There will he
a new racing secretary in charge of the
Latonia spring meeting as the result of
the annual election of officers for the
track in Covington, Ky, today John
Maginn. formerly secretary of the
Cella-Adler-Tilles tracks in ST Louis.
was chosen for the position, succeeding
John Dillon, who was made vice presi-
dent.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
DOG SETTLES DISPUTE
AS TO OWNERSHIP

Andrew Carlson, 1881 Florida street,
and William English, SIS Central ave-
nue., both claim setter named Spot
and to test the question Police Judge
Shortall yesterday placed Carlson at
one side of the courtroom and English
at the other. Come here, JAY" shout
ed English, but the dog did not move
"Come here, Spot shouted Carlson, and
the dog ran to him. The case was con-
tinued till today SO that each side could
produce more testimony
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
WHITE SOX BEAT
MODESTO 4 TO 0
M ObIey Pitches Good Game for
Valley Team, but Travellers
Score on Errors
[ Special Dispatch 10 The Call

MODESTO. March THE White Sox
team l defeated the Modesto Reds here
today by a score of TO 0. The Sox
scored in the second inning. but were
unable to cross the plate again until
the ninth, when they scored three runs
on errors.
Mobley pitched a remarkable game
for the Reds, striking out four men and
walking but one Smith and Lange
twirled for Chicago. Smith struck out
TWO and walked one. Lange struck out
one. Blackburn, on short for the Sox,
showed up we'll The lineup:
Sox-Messenger. left field: Waite center field:
Beall: hrst base; Gandil third base Collins. sec
end base; Blackburn, shortstop: Owens. right
neld; McMurray, catcher; Smith and Lange.
pitchers
Aodesto-.Osborn. third base: Mccarthy. second
Ease Mosktman- first base; Palm. catcher: Camp
neli center neld: Sperry, left field: Ducoty right
held; Noaek. shortstop Nfobley. pitcher.
Umplre-Russel Attendance, 1, 200. Sum
mary: r II r
Sox .......... :
. . -. %
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
COOK TO HELP TAKE
MURDERER TO PRISON

Former Chief of Police Jesse b. Cool,
reported to United States Marshal Ell
lott Yesterday to assist Deputy Paul
Arnerich in removing James Donnelly.
the Hoopah llaifbreed convicted of mur-
dering the Indian. Chickasaw. to the
federal prison at Leayenworth, Kan.
where the prisoner is to serve a life
term.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
sKaT TOURNAMENT WINNERS

The following were the prize win
ners at the skat tournament held sun
day under the auspices OF the Oakland
skatverein at All Twelfth street, Oak
land: First prize. August Phrol: second
prize. J. Strotkamp; third prize, Doctor
KIonk; fourth prize. NJ Wiessner; nth
prize, T. Levinson; sixth prize. B.
Katscher: seventh prize, o. KoerbeI.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
OCEAN SHORE ROCK
CONTRACT REAFFIRM MED
Reciprocal Agreement With the
Stone Company Upheld

The existing reciprocal scontract be-
tween the Ocean Shore railway and the
z. B. & A. L. Stone crushed rock COM
pany was reaffirmed yesterday by Judge
Van Fleet on the ground that the con-
tract was of advantage to all creditors.
Walter Kaufman, attorney for Receiver
Stratton, said the company intends to
enlarge its old and establish new plants
along the line.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
FEMININE NAMES ARE
PUZZLER TO COURT

''Where'sN Sara Fink and Rita Con
zales?' queried Police Judge Shortal
yesterday. II don't sec any women ir
court Sara Fink had been charged
with battery on complaint of Rita Con
zales. A short, stout built man stood
up in the dock and announced that he
was Sara Fink and a tall man stepped
forward and explained that he was
Rita Gonzales.
Fink was sent to jail for 10 days.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
q q q NATURES CURE
FOR RHEUMATISM


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of S.
advice free all who and request it.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
coULoN AFTER coNLEY

NEW ORLEANS, March 7.-Johnny
Coulon, bantam weight champion. who
won his second fight with Jem Ken
drick here yesterday, expects to fight
frankie Conley as soon as match can
be arranged.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
WRESTLER BECKER DowNED

ST JOSEPH, Mo-. March Frank
Gotch nipped the wrestling champion
ship aspirations of Doctor Becker here
tonig ght, when he downed him in two
straight falls, the first in 1905 and the
second in S:51.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
CHANGE DATE FOR TAET

PITTSBURG. Pa, March THE
game between Pittsburg and Chicago
scheduled for May has been moved
forward to May ,. that President Taft
may see his brothers team clash with
the Pirates on Forbes field.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08
BANKS WINS CHECKER TITLE

TOLEDO. o.. March Newell Banks
of Pittsburg defeated Hugh Henderson
of Pittsburg here today for the checker
championship of America. Banks won
four. Henderson three. with As games
drawn. The match was for the cham
pionship of America and a side bet OF
$1,000.
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08

Many perfect defenses are spoiled bv
hurried action. Truth never catches
up with a lie There are two sides
to every story"
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08

NELSON. j.. Oskland Cal When and
where was Battling Nelson. the pugiIst. boTn?
Born June 5. 1859. Copenhagen. Denmark
The San Francisco call., 1910-03-08

The Health you have you may lose.
Shasta for Health, you should chooses