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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-03
Fighting Game Loses Picturesque
Character In Death Of Ketche1
(By w. W. Naughton)

same day as Burns and Squires. and
when the world was ringing with
Burnss praises, the wonderful showing
Of novice Ketchel provided a com
panion topic. Ketchel certainty de-
molished the California idol; and so
that there might be no doubt about If
administered defeat to Thomas a sec.
ond and third time
Ketchefs wonderful natural fighting
talents were quickly recognized. He
was compared to Fitzsimmons on ar
count of his employment of the shift
punch; but it is doubtful if Fitzsim-
mons in his palmiest DAYS ever kant
an opponent guessing the way Ketchel
did With his swaying, twisting mo-
ton, his undulating shoulders and his
feet almost aligned, there was no tell
ing which side the fearful shift was
coming from, and when it landed. if
was certainly a deadening smash.
Failed to Conserve His Nerve Force
Ii ketehel had only conserved his
nerve force and stamina, there is req
son TO believe that he would have be-
come not only the hope of the white
race, but its reliance in the mainte-
nance OF pugilistic supremacy.
A gamer lad never peeped over a
glove. Many of the men who have
attained greater heights in the pugilis-
tic profession have shown unmistaka-
bic signs of trepidation in their early
fights; but to see this fellow enter the
ring was, to know that he loved fight
ing for the excitement il afforded
him.
If it ever came that he was sus-
pected Of avoiding a prospective OBJ
ponent. it was because of the common
human failing that he had tasted the
delights which hinge upon popularity
and was averse to taking any chance
that might tumble him from his proud
position.
There were others before him that
felt that way about things when they
became acquainted with the higher
rungs of theA ladder of fame. and 1
have no doubt it was the same, far
back in the misty past.
WSs Lfkabie Fellow
Ketchel was a likable fellow and will
be remembered kindly by all who nave
taken an interest in the pugilistic hap
penings Of the past few years.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-03

ne SCHeuu1o Tor the Ddlance OF the
season was:
October 10 and 16-Bisbee VS. Cana
nea at Cananea: Douglas VS. Ell Paso ar
FL Paso.
October % and 23-Cananea VS.. Bis
bee at Bisbee; Douglas VS.. FL Paso az
Ell Paso.
Before October 10, however, Bisbee
advised that its club had diSbanded
and would be unable to meet Cananea
for the balance of the schedule There
were but two propositions open for
the other teams in the Cactus league;
either the Cactus league closed its sea-
son of 1910 with the disbanding of the
Bisbee team or the season continued
until October % as per schedule with
Douglas playing Ell Paso and Bisbee
forfeiting the four scheduled games
with Cananea on account of having no
team TO put in the field In order TO
show that Cananea is entitled to the
credit of these four forfeited games,
the 1910 code of playing rules for play
ing baseball and which rules governed
the Cactus league. states under for
feited games
Rule ga forfeited game shall be
declared by the umpire in favor of the
club not in fault. in the following
cases:
Sec IF the team of club fail
to appear upon the field
In the event of the clubs deciding
that the season closed after Bisbee dis
banded her team. then the standing OF
the clubs is as first shown If the
season closed October %. and had FL
Paso and Douglas continued playing
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-03
JUST FANCY BATTLING NELSON IN
THE ROLE OF TIN MUG AsP|RANT
(By W. W. Naughton.)

San Francisco, Nov. 3.-If the line
separating amateurdom and the domain
of the professional bruiser becomes a
little more indistinct, we may have
Battling Nelson applying for reinstate-
ment among the fellows who box for
badges and tin mugs.
Wouldn't that be a corker? Just
fancy old Bat promising reformation
and attempting to explain away the
wealth he garnered through beating
Cans. Britt and few others.
1t sounds like a far-fetched joke, but
Just listen Bat is matched to fight
"One- Round" Hogan in San Francisco
this month and the promoters who
handle Hogan and boys of his stamp
are virtually indignant because the
police and district attorney prevented
Hogan gracing an amateur exhibition
They take exception to the claim that
he is a full Pledged professional.
VIII Have TO Tone EN- Down.
The police and district attorney seem
to have made their point this time and
the purveyors of amateur boxing
will have to confine their attention to
glove men who are so humble in the
walks of pugilism. that there is no tell
ing whether they are amateurs or pro-
fessionals.
The rumpus of the puchly- billed
four round go between Anton LaGrave
and zone Round Hogan was the
''steenth" that had been started in
connection with the amateur phase of
pugilism. District attorney Fickert
made several complaints about the way
the promoters had been doing business,
but somehow it seemed as if the hand
lers of bogus amateur sport had friends
at court and could laugh at all Flick
ert's threats and warnings. Now that
Fickert has put his foot down firmly
it will be interesting to note what the
Friday night shows of the future will
be like
Here is brief review of the anna
teur situation. Years and years ago
Alex. Greggains, who ran a develop
ing school on Sixth street, started a
series of Friday night entertainments.
He arranged weekly series of four
round goes and as far as could be seen,
kept his colts within the limits of the
amateur laws.
Greggains in time withdrew from the
business and other promoters sprang
up. The Friday night shows became
popular and profitable, and cheating
began. A Dashboard of supervisors
sought to regulate the sport and
framed an ordinance which provided
that any club with the necessary Gre
dentials and equipment could promuI-
gate amateur boxing by the payment
of yearly license of $3.50.
Amateur, clubs sprang up over night
like mushrooms. They all professed
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-03
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HORSE AND TURF NOTES.
By Bert E. CoIiyer.
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Chicago, Ill, Nov. Sire close
proximity of the National Horse Show,
Madison Square garden, November Ia
to 10, is productive of the information
that never before in the history Of the
great annual horse conclave has there
heen such an astounding amount of
enthusiasm. The public, the horsemen
and the exhibitors, are all counting
upon an entry list that will, establish
far and away a new record.
The Messrs. Vanderbilt have ex-
pended great quantities Of money
again this year, not only aiming to
make the Madison square affair the
rival of London's famous Olympia, but
best of all to bring before the proper
people the real worth of the horse
Speaking Of the Vanderbilts brings
to mind that Alfred G. has notified
the management Of the Interna tional
that he will act as judge of the heavy
harness classes. The directors of the
Chicago conclave naturally feel elated,
for Mr.. Vanderbilt is universally re-
garded as the worlds most enthusiast
tic patron Of horse shows and one of
the greatest authorities on heavy har-
ness horses. Mr.. Vanderbilt has also
consented to enter some of his prize
winning ponies.
Another and interesting feature of
the announcement of the acceptance of
Mr.. Vanderbilt to officiate is that it
marks the burying of that now famous
feud Ratchet of a few years back,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-03

the same principles. All they wanted
was to give the public shows long
enough to gather the money to buy
gymnasium paraphernalia and make
the clubs comfortable for their mem
bers.
1t was all huge joke. 1t stopped
genuine amateur clubs from fostering
amateur boxing and as the thing went
on, no secret was made of the fact
that the amateurs were paid in money
Lately the promoters have intro
duced scrub professionals into the
Friday night bouts. AS a matter Of
fact. it seemed to be a case where
there was no attempt to cover their
tracks.
Hogan and Burns.
Two of the greatest rivals in the
amateur ranks were One Round Hogan
and frankie Burns. They fought sew
eral times and the question of SUI
iorperity was never definitely settled
The pair were advertised to such an
extent that the professional promoters
made bids for them. An effort was
made to match Hogan and Owen
Moran, but the terms offered didn't
suit Hogans manager.
frankie Burns quickly accepted
when he was given q chance to meet
Moran and the pair boxed at Dream
land several weeks ago. Burns put up
a pretty good fight at that, several Of
the critics being of the opinion that
he held his own with the travelled
Britisher AS Burns has boxed for
some of the Friday night clubs since
then it is very evident that his little
venture into the professional ranks
was not looked upon as a detriment TO
his amateur" standing.
Hogan was matched with Anton La
Grave, professional who has no less
a manager than our old friend, Sam
Fitzpatrick, and who is known as the
pride of Butcher Town. La Grave has
boxed in the daylight arena at Colma
many a time and has often appeared in
the rings of the big clubs in this city
This Hogan-LaGrave go was the one
that Fickert and the chief of police
squelched a few nights ago.
Even while Hogan was training for
LaGrave, it was given out that Hogan
had been matched with Battling Nell
son and that the pair would be handled
by promoter Griffin in this city during
this month.
Such has been the amateur situa-
ton in San Francisco. The Hogan
LaGrave fight was stopped but the
Hogan Nelson match will go on. So
far no pretense has been made that 1t
is to be an amateur function In view
of the district attorneys attitude. II
looks as though Hogan will have to
remain a professional after he gets
through with the terrible Dane
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-03
Abe AtteN Is Willing
To Tackle Mcfarland
By Bert E. coIlyer.

Chicago, Ill, Nov. s.-Abe Attell,
the greatest little man who ever
stepped into a ring, today announced
his intention of seeking a match with
Packey Mcfarland. Abe. however,
stipulates that the stockyards fighter
must do some weight"
ST don't intend letting Mcfarland
come in as full fiedged weller" said
the versatile Abe. 81 don't mind CIV
ing away a matter Of 10 pounds. but
over that it's taking too many chances.
You see I only weighed 124 pounds
when 1 fought White in Milwaukee.
and I am past the growing stage
I'll allow Mcfarland in at 135, but
not a pound over. I understand that
Packey has been doing considerable
talking Just by way Of making 1t
interesting I'll bet him $1,000 ringside
odds That's some inducement, es-
pecially in view of the fact that I am
going out Of my legitimate class
Speaking about class" brings to
mind the AtteIl-White battle. In his
gymnasium work, White showed up
like a whirlwind, he pummeled his
sparring partners about as so many
nine pins, but when he faced the 'hu-
man fox" he was at sea. Whites best
punches were easily parted. in fact it
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-03

appeared that they were anticipated,
for they were eounfered with the ease
and grace of the finished artist. Not
in a single round did White have a
shade. In the face Of all this, and the
fact that Attell made chopping block
Of his youthful opponent, the mill was
unpopular, the house drawing less
than $4,000. 1t may be perhaps that
the sport is degenerating, but 1t is an
established fact that the lovers of
''fstiana" want to see the knockouts-
They gloat over the fellow who pulls
the haymaker all the way from the
floor and puts his antagonist in dream
land.
WoIgast Ready for Nelson
AID Wolgast. lightweight champion,
through his manager, Tom Jones, has
announced that he will be ready to
give Battling Nelson the promised re-
turn match, probably as early as Feb
ruary 1. By that date Wolgast be-
lieves that his arm, which was re-
broken in his recent mill at Fon Du
Lac, will have completely healed
The trouble with Wolgast's left
arm, his chief reliance, was that the
original break had not quite healed
and was susceptible. An X-ray pho
tograph Of the fracture shows the new
break to be considerably longer than
the first.
4 have assured Nelson" said man
ager Jones, that he needn't worry for
a minute about getting another crack
at AID. Wolgast would rather box Nell
son than any other fighter in the
world. To begin with, he knows that
he can whip the Battler, having done
so twice. And again there is nobody
in the world with which he could draw
quite so much money. 1 think these
are sane reasons for assurance"
There has been a persistent rumor
going the rounds that Wolgast would
retire. These, of course, have met with
strong denial, but nevertheless, Will
not down.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-03
Some Good Trotting, Pacing
and Running Races at the
Hippodrome-Results.

Riding desperately to win in the i've
mile relay race, viii Howe finished less
than half a lap ahead of Lon Garner.
a mounted patrolman on the FL Paso
force, in the five mile relay race which
was the special racing feature of the
Ell Paso day racing at the fair Tne
relay race started off ominously as W.
B. Arnold, the owner of a string OF
horses entered in the relay race, col
lided with one of his mounts at the
finish of the first lap and was
thrown to the ground. He was stunned
for a few minutes and his mount
knocked out. He insisted upon finish
ing the race but Ed Cox went in and
finished for him, getting third money
and riding a game race in spite of the
big handicap which the accident had
given the injured mans opponents.
The race was between Howe and
Garner with Garner as the favorlte-
Howe was running good distance
ahead of his opponent until the elghtn
lap when Howe lost his saddle and had
to resaddle. This gave the patrolman
a chance to catch up with him. the
final lap was the most exciting and
Gamers best horse was used to over
take Howe, who was leading by mar
now margin. But Howe had the best
mount for the final lap and came IN
only a few lengths in the lead with his
cinch dangling, having ridden the en-
tire race without his saddle being
cinched Each man had to change
horses and resaddle after each nan
mile lap. The prize of 500 was given
to Howe with Garner second and Cox
on Arnolds horse, third.
The Special Tr0t.
Dick MeMahon's Fair Maiden won the
three heats of the special trot from J.
C. Wallace's Wild Girl which was the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-03

San Francisco, Cal, Nov. with
the untimely taking off of Stanley
Ketchel, the fighting game loses its
most picturesque character. The ply
of it is from the present outlook Of
things. Ketchel at the 'irne of the
tragedy was about to enter into the
simple life in earnest and endeavor
to atone to himself for the inroads he
had made on his wonderful constitution
by careless living
If letter received from Ketchel
not long before his death can be taken
as an earnest declaration of his in
tentions, he proposed to devote himself
to the lumber business and to that end
had purchased a tract of timber land
near Springfield, Mo. He intimated
that he was through with the game
of the gloves. but I'll be bound if
KetcheI felt his dash returning after
a sojoGrn in the big tree country, he
would have been found fighting again
and fighting the very best
Ketchef's Fame Meteorfc.
Ketchel's rise to fame was indeed
meteoric. A little over three years
ago the youngster was unknown.
While Bill Squires and Tommy Burns
were preparing for their 4th of July
contest in 1907, Ketchel found his way
into California, and secured a match
with Joe Thomas. the San Francisco
favorite. They were TO box at Marys-
vile. and when Ketchel arrived in the
town mentioned, unkempt and I'M
shorn. some one asked Who's your
trainer2"
.'Trainerl" replied Ketchel; I'm
lucky to be here myself"
He was mort anxious about being
sent to the nearest restaurant proper
ly credentialed, then he was about
Marysville training facilities. and it
might really be said that it was on
square meals Ketchel conditioned him.
self for the match.
His confidence was intact. He wrote
me from Marysville prior 10 the fight,
saying naively:
you don't know me; but I want you
to watch my career, and give me bit
of a sendoff if you think 1 deserve
it,
Shared Fame With Burns.
Ketchel and Thomas fought on the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-03
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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-03

is taken in all the islands to see that
no lepers are permitted to mix with
other people, and in this manner the
terrible disease is being kept under
control. One of the real heroes of
Molakai is Joseph Dutton, an American
officer who has sacrificed himself to
the cause of the lepers. He has~beep
on thei sland 20 years and will remain
there until the end.
Think War Will Come.
People in the states have the i'm
preston that there is no chance o..
a war between Japan and the United
States but the residents Of Honolulu,
especially the soldiers, have a very
different opinion; You can hardly
find a soldier there who does not be-
lieve there is grave danger of a con-
flict, if not in the near future then
within the next ten years. They will
tell you that the Is. S. government is
not putting in great defences at Dia-
mond Head and Pearl Harbor for mere
play, and that there is something
significant in the order TO increase the
number of regulars from 1900 to 1000.
Every one seems to have the Japanese
bugaboo and they are all praying for
the early completion of the Panama
canal for they say they are at the
mercy of the Japs until the big canal
is completed when Uncle Sam can
send his Atlantic squadron through at
a moments notice. In the meantime.
Honolulu is fast being made a model
city and very much American, despite
the fact that there are $4,000 Japs
against 10000 whites in the islands,
and $4,000 natives.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-03
FL PAsO POLICEMAN ALMOST WINS
RELAY RACE At FAIR WEDNESDAY

first event on the Wednesday racing
card The race was one of the prettiest
seen at the local track since Sonoma
Girl appeared here three years ago
with Mcmahon up. The first half OF
the first heat was a neck and neck
race and the two beautiful mares fin
ished almost in a dead heat Wallace
handled his own norse-so did McMa-
hOn-and both displayed excellent
Craftsmanship. Wild Girl got away
little to the good in the second heat
with Mcmahon using his waiting tao
tics. Wild Girl led to the stretch OF
the finish wnen Fair Maiden came up
strong and won by another close finish,
each heat being run in 2:2O flat Fair
Maiden took the third and final heat IL
the same easy manner, the time of the
three heats being the same.
Dan VI Wins Pace.
DIR. J. A Edmond's Bobs failed to do
as well Wednesday in the county pacs
as on Tuesday when he won the county
trot- Bobs had not been in a pacing
race for five years and ne broke his
stride on every occasion. Dan NJ owned
by J. W. Gale. won both heats of the
pace from Bobs and Annie Laurie, w
]. Harris's little mare. driven by John
Freed. The time of the three heats
was 2:4115, 2:3S1z.
st. joe Wins Dash.
Laying back with the bunch in the
first part of the first of the running
race, a five furlOng dash, ST. Joe cams
up at the finish and beat James Black
stock and J. W. Fuller out of the first
place after they mad put up a hard
fight for it into the stretch The start
was a beautiful one and the horses
were well punched. J. W. Fuller get
ting away slightly to the good and
Blackstock second st. Joe was run
ming fourth to the stretca but was good
enough to go the distance and make
winning.
HoyIe Surprise.
Hoyle surprised the field by running
away with the seven fur1ong money in
the second race. Senator Paynter and
Tom Franks got away good in front
and were romping it for the first quar-
ter. St. Kflda was almost left at the
post but finally finished in third post
tion. Hoyle walked to the wire after
beating Franks and the Senator De-
fore the stretch was reached
The mile run was called for four
horses all starting Misprison took
command from Johnnie Sparks which
showed a burst of early distance speed
Cardinal Sarto, the favorlte, was
never in the race and just did manage
to finish third in a field Of four Mis-
prison, which was given away at the
close or the winter meeting last year,
came up from the outside and took the
race away from La Dextra, which was
a contender 10 the last
Summaries OF Running Races
Five furlong dash. threeyearolds and
UPS. Joe, 119 (Pinkstaffl, won; ]. ".
Fuller, 119 (Golden), second; James
Blackstock. rs (McCuIlough), third.
Time-:57A- Alleviator, Joe Enrich.
Yankee Mic, Rebo also ran
Seven furlOng dash for threeyear-
olds and up-HoyIe, 109 tMeCullough),
won; Tom Franks, 10S Is. SMITH, Sec
ond; ST. Kilda, 1O9 (WaIlace). third.
Time :25. Manila s, Senator, Payn-
ter also ran
One mile, all ages-Misprison 100
(Wilkerson), won; La Dextra, 102 NC
CuIlough), second; Cardinal Sarto, 100
(Danvitz), third. Iime-1:45- Johnnis
Sparks also ran.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-03

Great horses, like great men, have
their peculiarities and have to be hui
mored in their fads.
Dan Patch, the greatest of harness
horses, is no exception to this rule.
The peerless PAGER has several fancics
that Hersey and the caretakers know
and carefully heed. Among the most
unusual of these is the horses love fcf
dogs.
The naughty Dan, who has lowered
the colors of the proudest PAGERS of the
world, and who accepts the homage IF
multitudes, is meek and gently
thoughtful of the canine pet that IS
lucky enough to have won his favor.
1t is the little dog that Dan cares
most for and he is never more content
than with his favoritte silver York
shire terrier. The favorite is known as
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-03

Patch" and is an exceedingly pron1is-
ing youngster, who seems to appreci-
ate the honor being conferred upon
him.
Dan Patch is not the only horse to
have a mascot. Minor Heir, next iu
rank to Dan on the Savage farm, is
accorded that privilege. He has chosen
as his favorite a remarkably well bred
and good looking Boston terrier. This
favored female is very jealous of the
attentions of Minor Heir and is cou-
tinually on guard to make it unplea5-
ant for strangers who venture too near
her favorites quarters.
Minor Heir accepts the blandisn-
ments of the Boston terror with pleas
ant unconcern, but he is always care
full not to move when 1t might provo
dangerous for the little dog.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1910-11-03
WALLING ON THE
CACTUS CHAMPIONSHIP.
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Cananea, Son.. Mex, Nov

Cananea, Son., Mex, Nov. 1.
Editor Ell Paso Herald:
In regard to the question of who is
entitled to the championship of the
bate about it either in Bisbee, Douglas
or Cananea, in order that your fans
may know why FL Paso is not entitled
to it, will you kindly publish this let
ter.
The standing of the clubs in the Gao
tus league on Sunday, October 9. after
Cananea had beaten Ell Paso, to 2,
in Ell Paso, was as follows: