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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
C0L0Rs OF CROKER
WILL FLY AGAIN
Former TaInmany Leader Said to
be Anxious to Gain Back Form
err Laurels.
TO BUY SEASONED RACES
Also Said That He Will Bring
Some Of His Best Ones Over
from Other Side.
TO BUY SEASONED RACES

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE Yale
blue and gold of Richard Croker,
the old-time Tammany leader, are to
be seen on the turf in this country
during the coming season. according
to a report about the local race
courses to-day. Croker. who Is now
In Florida. wants to gain back the
laurels that were his when Dobbins
and other high-clfTs cracks were
sweeping all before them, and with
this end in view he Is considering
buying a couple of seasoned racers
and bringing some of the get of Orby,
his Derby winner, from the other
side.
Croker withdrew from active rae
ing in England last year because of
a feeling that he could hardly expect
square show on the big courses
there. He has q couple of good ones
at his Irish farm at the present time,
and there are good grounds for the
belief that he WITH try them on this
side rather than in England.
Croker has always been IA good
sport, so far as the race track Is con-
cerned, and with turf affairs in this
country in bad shape at the present
time. the suggestion that he will again
become a factor on the turf here has
Dryers there has never been a man
racing on the local tracks who was
so willing to spend his money for a
horse that took his eye than the for
mer head of Tammany Hall.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
MANY ATHLETES AT
MEET IN BOSTON
Stars, from Yale, Cornell, Dart.
mouth, Pennsylvania and
Harvard.

BOSTON, Feb, 12.--Track stars
from Yale, Cornell, Dartmouth. Penn
sslvania. Harvard and half score
Of the leading Eastern athletic asso-
cit.oip' are here to-day for the big
annual meet of the Boston A. A. to-
night. The big event of the evening,
after Harvard Yale-Cornell relays,
will probably he 1.000-yard strug-
gle between Harry Gissing. OF the New
York A. c., and Wilton c. PAUL, the
University of Pennsylvania star. Giss-
ing declares himself in excellent form,
and that he will take the collegian
into camp.
Harvard at to-night's meet will
have the strongest representation of
any of the competing bodies. The two
relay teams that will meet Yale and
Cornell and the freshmen team that
will race Yale. Ia, are collectively
as fast a bunch of men as Harvard
has often been able to get together
in one year. The 3s0-yard team
Foster. Ranney, DeSetling and Merri-
hew--is probably the fastest at its dis
lance. and unless Cornell has an
equally exceptional lot, the Crimson
should win this race. Yale and Har-
ward, in the final relay race. will be
very evenly matched. Jaques and Fer
Maid are fast men at this distance.
and Ryley and Guild, who will proha-
bly, be the other two, are fair
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
WILL DECIDE
SHEPPARO's FATE
May Be Permanently Declared
from Ranks of Amateur
Athletes.

NEW YORK Feb / The fats Of
Melvin sheppard, as an amateur s.th
lett, will be Determined at u special
meeting OF the Military Athletic
League in the Seyentv-tirst Regiment
AEmorY On SATURDAY afternoon, feb-
ruary 10. Major 'DucN" Turpin. head
ot the local military 3n1T, has recent
~ issued the call for special session
for the final disposition of the case
that has caused sucn rumpus in
the amateur ranks.
The decision of the military author
tiles AZ this meeting Will be final, I'M
less the A. A. L. goes out of its do
main and attempts to reinstata The
athlete-should he be suspended In
opposition To the NJ A. l.. Such ac-
ton would cause break between the
A, A. L. and NJ, A. l..
Ii was through the courtesy IF the
NJ A. L., acting on the request of
the 4, A. L. that Sheppard was pea
mitted to run in the special half-mila
race at the sh-American \. 4.
games on February 8, The A. A. l.
authorities took this course on the In
PREVENTION of the Irish american a. G.
members. Sheppard had been ad-
vertised to run, and the club wished
to keep its promise.
Sheppard won the race, but his prize
Is withheld until the NJ. A. c. makes
Its final decision. Should the olympic
hero no exonerated, his prize, a trophy
presented by John Mccormick, the
Irish tenor, win be promptly award
ed to him. Should the decision he
against Sheppard the prize will be
awarded to Dick Egan, who finished
second In the race
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
IS
APPOINTED JUDGE
Selected to Place Horses ON New
York Traeks-May Manage
Brighton Association.

NEW YORK. Feb. 1a.--Christopher
Fitzgerald has been appointed piac-
ing Judge on all race tracks in this
locality to fill the position made va
cant by the death of the late Clarence
Mcdowell. 1t is also probable that
he win maintain his old position as
manager of the Brighton Beach AZ
ISOLATION, If the Jockey Club will
sanction his continuance in that in
stitution and permit him to divide
his time between the stand and look
after the managerial affairs during
the Brighton meeting.
Though there We're probably 80 or
40 applications for the position of
Judge. there were but two that were
seriously considered by the stewards,
according to lobby talk in the Wind.
sor Arcade, the other being Joe
Murphy. who is now In the stand
at Jacksonville. The stewards were
divided when the matter was first
argued. several Of the members wish
ing Murphy, while the others were
decidedly for Fitzgerald.
That one of the two. If not both.
would be appointed was the general
opinion after the death of Mr.. Me-
Dowell,. the belief being that PettingiIl
would fill the office OF clerk of the
scales only after his mess of deci-
sion as to which horse ran third in
race at Aqueduct the last day but
one of the meeting. He was retained,
however. and will perform the duties
of associate judge and scale Clerk,
as he did last year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
MORE CUBS SIGN
CONTRACTS FOR 1910

CHICAGO, ILL, Feb. 12,-Presi-
dent c. w. Murphy. of the Chicago
Cubs, on his return from the South
Thursday. found five signed contracts
from players
Those who came to terms with the
Cubs were Red Beaumont, recently
acquired in trade for Liose from the
Boston club: Frank Schultz, the Cubs
regular right fielder: RIP" Hager-
man. last season on the Cub pitching
staff; Johnny Kane. utility infielder,
and W. S. Davidson, secured last fall
from the Western League.
Murphy intlmated that he might
change his attitude toward the 1854
game schedule.
There win be no wrangling over
the adopting of a schedule for next
season." said Murphy: lat least, not
as far as / am concerned. But / am
sure that most of the club owners
will stick to their original agreement
to play the long season AS for my
self. ! will vote whichever way will
prove best TO come to a quick settle
ment, but will favor the long season.
as II Ia nothing more than a business
proposition. in which the club own
ers must look out for themselves as
long as their players are under con-
tract"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
WILL HOLD RACES
AT JAMESTOWN
Making Preparations for Short
Meet TO Begin April Twelve
Days Session.

NEW YORK. Feb 12.--Prepara.
lions are under way for a short race
meeting at jamestown, to begin April
/. II Is the present intention that the
session should last about . days, and
II will be conducted by the James
town Jockey Club. Joseph Murphy,
at present the presiding judge AT tho
jacksonville meeting, will I'LL like
position at jamestown, and the
meeting will be conducted by J. Levy,
who successfully managed meetings
at Houston and other points in Texas.
Other meetings have been conduct
ed at jamestown, and while some of
them We're financial failures 1t has
been demonstrated that it Is good
racing point.
1t is the intention of the James
town Jockey Club to apply for per-
mission TO race to the jockey club,
and the sanction VIII probably be
Forthcoming.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
MIKE MAY PLAY
ON GIANTS AGAIN
Popular Former Captain Likely to
Return to His Old
place

NEW YORK. Feb. 12.--New York
baseball fans are throwing their
chests out to-day over the prospect
that Mike Donlin. former captain.
rightfielder and home-run producer of
the Giants. will again gamboi around
In his old pasture,
Donlin and John T. Brush, presj-
dent of the club, have came to
terms a hitch over which caused
Mikes retirement last year. and Mike
is now busy arranging his theatrical
affairs so that he can play again.
Mike insists that he will not be able
to make definite answer until March
10, but the odds are believed to be 10
to / that "Oh. you. Mike will again
Jolly the right field bleacherites.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
TURRET WINS
FEATURE EVENT
Takes Gilroy Handicap-Ridin of
Shilling was Superb--Was First
With Three Mounts.
~--------------
MoNCREIF COURSE MUDDY
Bonnie Bee Captures Feature
Event at Tampa-Bad Running
on Account of Rain.
MoNcREIF COURSE MUDDY

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 12.---own-
or Bedwell and Jockey Carroll shili-
ing we're in the limelight at Emery
VILE Friday. The colors of the sue
cessfni owner were carried to victory
hy Lord Clinton and Margaret Ran
siolph. While Shilling was tirst sith
three OF his mounts. Tsplin also shar-
ed In the honors as he rode two viz
ners.
The 3ilroy handicap, feature of the
card, resulted In an easy victory for
Turret, the favorite. He was ratoa
by Tapiin, and ran over the leaders.
Goppartown. who opened equal favor
lite, did not get away well. but was
ia front for time.
First race---Futurity course; sell
ing. Lord Clinton won, Faneuil Hall,
ses.ond; Burleigh, third. Time.
Second race~-'Fh-ee and half fur
longs Adrian Won: Soon, second.
Frank Ferris. third, Time, o:43.
Third race--Onc and one-siXteenth
miles Whidden won; Serliceable,
second; Homeless, third Tine.
1908 ga.
Fourth raee~--six furlongs; Gilroy
handicap, Turret won; Miss Picnic.
second; Old Mexico, third. Time.
l:Is s-6.
Fifth race-One mile and twenty
yards Sir John won, Doctor Downie,
second; Special Delivery. third. Time,
Isss 4-5
sixth race--six furiongs. Margaret
Randolph won, Andea. second; Rob-
erta, third. Time, l:ls 3-5.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
UpScts mt jacksonville.


JACKSONVILLE, Feb. 12,-fIeavy
rains converted the track at Mencrief
into sea of wind, and the sport suf-
fered Friday afternoon as a eonse-
Quance.
Ipsets came frequently, only one IA
vorite surviving the ordeal. this COM
ing through the disqualification Of
pulka. which feuled Sager twenty
lengths from the finish -, Duniop's
smart son OF Ornus. Master John.
made an excellent showing in the colt
event by defeating Inspector General
"a length, after a grusang stretch duel
The latter, If successful, would have
resulted in big coup, as the Fizer
interests back him from thirties to
fives at post time, Summarizes
First ra ee-- Maidens. three furlongs.
Master John Wen Inspector General.
second; Roseburg. third, Time, 037
Second race--Selling; six furlongH
MIR smaTty won; Starover. second;
Ms Henry. third Time, I.16 i5.
Third raee--Selling. six furlongs.
Kuhie won, Tres jolt. second; Earrs
Court, third, Time, lis a-b.
Fourth race--purse; seven furlongs
saget won. Puika, second; Universe.
third Time, f:i3 1-5.
Palka won, but was disqualified.
Fifth race--SeIIine; one mile,
Etoneman won: Paradise Queen, sec
ond. Hooray. third. Time. la 3-5.
Sixth race~~Seliing. one and one
sixteenth miles. Quagga won, Billy
Pullman. second; Maledietion, third.
Time, ISL 3-5
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
MOORE, PHILADELPHIA WASP,
EASY VICTOR OVER DELMOyT

NEW YORK. Feb. 12.--"Pat'
Moore, the little Philadelphia wasp.
who at seventeen is rapidly fighting
his way to the head of his class
pugistically and who Is declared by
experts 10 he the classiest little man
iii the business. Is being over
ahelnsed wlth.saaR sratalasfasxx +tS-s3ay
following hts defeat OF the experience
cd All belmont, of Boston. before
the Olympic Club here last night.
Moore put up a night that delights
ed all of the spectators and there IL
hardly a mark on him to-day while
belmont Is well battered and bruised.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
WILL FIGHT ON SATURDAY
WHETHER PLACE READY OR NO

PARIS. Feb. f2,--Managers of
Willie and Harry Lewis. whose fight
at the Cirque de Paris, has been
twice postponed on account of the
cutting off III The electric lights at
this place by reason OF the food.
announced to-day that II the Cirque
dc Paris is not in shape by next
Saturday night. the time now set for
the fight. their men will fight else
where, as neither fighter will agree
to another postponement. The fight
ers are in good shape bat their train
ing has been seriously interfered
with by the food. Only in the last
few days have they been able 70 DO
real road work, as the roads around
Paris have been too muddy,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12

pany with the Turkey Gap Coal and
Coke Company, as published in
Biueteld. w. Va.
While admitting that the consolida~
ton OF the two concerns had been
talked about. he stated that 1t had
not Yet been contaminated. It u
regarded certain, however, that the
consolidation will take place, but Mr..
Hartman was not In a position to disc
cuss the details at this time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
FREDERICKSBURG
SENDS GOOD MEN

tSpecfaI TO The Richmond yirginian,)
FREDERICKSBURG Va, Feb, IA
An interesting track meet was held
at the skating rink Thursday night by
the fredericksburg College track team
preparatory 10 entering the Richmond
CclIsge Meet to be held Ia Richmond
or Saturday night.
The college track team, with Geo. n
r@Hs ~ retntain. II stronger this year
THAR Ay~v before For the giohynond
sssuffrRt ,stx%s Il u. Nchaney IL entered
IN the atty yard dash. c. S. Rowe in
the mills run ard q, u. Rowe In the 44e
yRrx dash.
Tire College Relay Team viii run
the OLD Point Comfort College team
N number OF students and friends will
ootomoanS the team 70 Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
BASKET BALL IN
SUFFOLK Y. NJ. c. A.
Arrangements Made for Games
and Association CUNTS Begin
Hard Practice.

Especial to The Richmond Nirginian.l
SUFFOLK. Va, Feb. i2.-Basket-
bail goals have recently been placed
in the gymnasium of the Y. NJ. c. a.
Building. and active practice of the
sport has begun.
Beginning Friday evening there will
be gymnasium class organized for
business and professional men, TO meet
twice weekly, on Monday and Friday
afternoons at 5 O'Clock.
All business and professional men
are urged TO join this class No ex-
ira fees win be charged the members.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
TO LECTURE IN STATE FOR
RETAIL MERCHANTS ASSN.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.l
LYNCHBURG. VA. Feb. l2.--Mr.
Norman H. Johnson. editor OF the
Merchants Journal and Commerce,
published in this city. will begin 4
pices OF the Virginia Retail Mer.
chants Association. He will speak at
Bedford City, Salem, Wytheville and
Bristol next week on consecutive
days, beginning with Monday.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
pITTSBURG SIGNS
PROMISING PLAYER

PITTSBURG. Feb. 12.--Seventeen
players for the Pittsburg team are
now under contract. The latest ad-
dition to the worlds champions Is
Bayard tBud) Sharpe. of West
Chester. Pa, who was drafted from
the Newark team of the Eastern
League He will be tried at first
base with Jack Flynn.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12

Jim croffroth. the noted fight pro-
moter, received a great welcome
when he reached San Francisco
Tuesday night The trip was COM
pleted in nine days. five hours and
fve minutes and was the fastest time
on record from London to the earth
quake city over the Atlantic ana
across the continent. AS soon AS
ne could eyade the welcoming throng
he Cabied Eugene CORR, of the Ma
tional Sporting club. of London. that
the wager had been won. lie is now
waiting for CORR 70 come up with
the ~ zoe
Jack johnson. the colured pngtlist
ass won his first legal bout. In the
circuit court Of Detroit ne cleared
himself and his pet dog of all charges
and was discharged. The complainant,
who alleged that he had been bitten
by Johuson's dog, was asked to eN-
hib!t his injuries and upon view
ing them the court decided that they
were too trivial to warrant con-
Vtctipn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
SPORTING COMMENT
BY T. d. BONNEVILLE.

some very alluring offers In order to
play with Captain Dick. He Is re-
garded as conner, with great
future before him"
Manager LAWYER of the Colts,
seems to be highly pleased with his
new first baseman, Gilligan. who
played last season with the Connels-
vile Club of the Pennsy West
Virginia League His batting aver
age was .307 with the Connelsville
team.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
Increase Rank Cas,isaI.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.1
LYNCHBURG, VA, Feb. 1.-THE
capitalization Of the Peoples National
$500, 900 by an additional issue q
1890 provided for 1t meet1n4
Of the stockholders laet january. 3.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
CONSOLIDATION TALKED ABOUT
But NOT YET CONSUMMATED

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
LYNCHBURG, VA, Feb. Ia
Frank r. Hartman. of this city, the
principal owner of the Freeburn coal
properties in West Virginia, has de-
MED the report of the consolidation
of the Freeburn Coal and Coke Com
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12

indoor baseball at the Y. NJ. c. A.
between team from the afternoon
class, eaptained by s. r, Hottie. and
the night graded class team, captain
ed by w. II. Chernauit.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12

II is said that Cy Mcdonald, the
star batter of Georgetown Univer-
sity and Winchester tor the past Few
years. IL going tn play with the
Albany club Of the New York State
League, having passed up the chance
To Ro to Providence. Mcdonald II
a clnse friend of Curley Brown, WIN
chester's third sacker. who Is tn be
sith the Richmond Colts this &ear-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12

TAMPA. FLA. Feb. f2-Friday's
card was run In downpour of rain.
and sloppy condition of the track
caused many upsets, only two favor
ties winning.
The feature Of the day WAS the NTH,
In which Bonnie Bee and Clyanic
ran on even terms for almost the en-
tire distance. the former winning by a
nose In spite of the rHinstorm a
splendid crowd was out, ON account
OF the condition Of the track the hur-
die race was called off, and this race
was run over the flat Summary:
First BauE -- Setting, a-year- oitls
and upward, furlongs. Robert Pow
ell won, CfruneWald second, Locust
Bud third. Tins@ i,2t 20.
Second Raee~-Selling: 4-vear- Odds
and up; is miles okeuite won.
lsronte second. Al Bush third. Time.
.:As AZ.
Third f;ace~--Selting; 4-year-old
and up; C fnriongs Beth Goodwin
won. Oceidenta! second, Merise third.
Time. i2o
Fourth Race--Se,ling. a~year- olds
and up; furiosgs. Ben Howe won.
Lueulius second. Conyillc third Time.
gslg.
Fifth Eace--selllng; 3-year-olds
and up; furiongs. Bonnie Rec won
clyamic second. Pho Pieo third Time,
1*esA-5,
Sixth Selling; 4-year-olds.
! lis miles. Or. Young won. Lord
DIXON second. John Mcbride third
Time, 1857 is
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
OBERLIN TEAM
DEFIAIS CORNELL

ITHACA. y. Y. Feb. 12.--Oberlin
defeated Cornell at basketball here
Friday night "a to Is.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12
worlds Record E,ouaIIed.

n JlTAHEZ. MEXICO, Feb. l2.--The
Royal Prince, carrying 1s0 pounds
eaualied the worlds record for 3 l. q
farlongs Friday. when he won the
2-year-aids event at Terrazas Park In
ots0 nat The favorites won. Sum
martes:
First Race--Selling: 8 I-2 furlongs.
Charles Fox H8n. james Blackstock
second. judith Page third Time.
I:e7 LIS.
Second Race--Seliing. mile Sad
News won, Duchess OF MontebeIIo sec
ond. Arcourt third. Time, l;4ll-5
Third Race--Two- year-olds; 3I-2
fariongs The Royal Prince won.
Frank Muliena second. Rue third.
Time, 0:40.
Fourth Race --- Seven furiongs
Lady Esther won, Meddling Hannah
second Early Tide third. Time,
I.255-5.
Fifth Race--sSelling: furlongs
Florence Myers won, Hidden Hand
second Elder third. Time. 1:l42-5
Sixth Race--Seliing: 5 Ia furlongs
fnterpose won. Miss Caithness second
G. r. Ktnnon third. Time. 1907 rs.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12

Nap Rucker. the brooklyn south
paw, who Was injured IN an accident
recently, has almost entirely recover
ed and expects to be as good as ever
during the coming season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12

Saturday afternoon at 1850 O'Clock
there will be an interesting game of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12

Jack Ryan. manager of Jersey
City, says that in his opinion Rus
sell Ford will be the pitching SEN
cation of the American League this
geason.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12

Pitcher Elmer Steele has sent in
his signed contract to the Boston
Club. lie was one OF the Red SoS's
most successful twirlers last season
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-02-12


Chriaty Ma.thewson will soon be-
gin his eleventh year as a Giant.
In ten years ne has won 25T games
and lost 100 Ills last year was re-
magkable Tor he won 20 games and
lost only &. II is no surprise that the
star twIr!er Ia allowed % play such
games as he may see during the
off season Virginia fans who have
been following the game in the State
for number Of ears, have "a vivid
recollection OF Mattys record when
"A pitcher on the Norfolk team of tho
Virginia League, Following his star
performances on the mound of the
Virginia circuit. he was taken into
me ranks of the minor leagues.
Harry Lloyd Danville's new
pitcher. who twirled for the Mans
field dub In the Ohio State League,
last season. is said 10 be a phenom.
Danvilie fans are anXiously awaiting
his fret appearance on the slab.
The following from Wilmington, \.
c., would indicate that Lynchburg
has made a good deal in securing
Manager Dick Smith: Captain
Dick Smith, who has successfully
managed the Sailors for the past two
seasons, winning one pehnant ana
losing the other by one game after
a heart breaking finish. has. much TO
the regret OF the fans, signed to man
age LynGhbGfS, OF the Virginia
League Lynchburg Is to be CON
graduated on Its choice. The going
OF Captain Dick also means the loss
OF other idols. Sexton, our best
pitcher, and Handsome Harry Levy,
have both signed with Smith for his
Lynch burg team. Sexton. who Is not
yet out of college, has turned down