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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05
BUGS" IN LEAGUE
WILLIAMS SAYS
PRESIDENT OF VIRGINIA BASEBALL
ORGANIZATION DECLARES DAN
WILLIE WILL NOT BE oUsTED.
ALREADY DETERMINED

ROANOKE. VA. December 5.-"All
talk of any change being made now
In the membership Of the Virginia
League Is nonsense SAYS MIR. &. X.
Williams. president Of the league.
The organization OF tine league for
1911 has been determined and sucl,
talk ~ that dealt out by SONIC OF tue
sporting writer's Of the State II all q
dream. There's simply nothing to 1t.
can Say most positively that tine Wiz.
giniA League will have the following
clubs: Lynchburx. Roanoke. Danyiiic.
Richmond, Petersburg and Norfolk !.
Mir. Williams has received FROM
MIR. Boswell. president Of the Dam
Vile Club. communication giving
assurance that Danyille will hc In
the league next season.
MIR. John w. Carter, an attorney OF
DaMytlle. formerly q newspaper man.
who Is I'm Roanoke to-day, says there
isn't enough nsOiicy in POrtsfouth to
buy the Danville franchise. Mr.. Car.
ter has been nlentioncd for the prcsi-
dcnsy Of the Danyille club to succeed
MIR. boswell. who. Il Is said, wishes 10
retire.
This statement relative to the situa-
ton should clear mp every shadow ~
u what clubs Will he In the league.
Prcsidlent Williams wants the public
and particularly t1iOse who ''sling the
DOPE" 70 appreciate tire fact that the
situation Is exceedingly simple: that
IL has not devious ways. and that ans
one who wants To do 10 can UNDER
stand IL thoroughly.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05

Francisco. and Walter DeMara, San
Francisco.
The favorites in tine race will be
Rutt and Stall. Fogler and Hill Mae
Farland and Clarke; Root and Moran
ana itehir and Goullet
The Score at y \. ~.
The s O'Clock score. eighth hour:
MacFarIand-C Clarke, lsa mites i've
laps.
Hehir and Goullet 1s5 miles, five
laps.
Mitten-T Thomas, 1855 miles five laps.
Cameron Haistead, $50 miles five
laps.
Pye- Walker. Is miles five laps.
Wiley-L Lawrence, 1so miles FIVE laps.
Collins Drohach, ls5 miles five
laps.
Calvin Anderson, 1876 mites tife taps.
1;utt-Stol. $50 miles ave laps
Georget- Houehois, ISIS miles ne
laps,
est-peAlara Isl mites lfte laps.
Waithour- lawson, ISIS miles tlvc
laps.
Moran Root. ls5 miles i've laps,
Foglcr-Hill. ls5 miles I'VE laps
tierma in Ncrlinden. isf miles four
laps.
foiHiET EctoEu, 40 IitErS ltfdi tdpS-
Teams now one lap ahead of record.
The first team to quit tho race vas
the French belgian team. composed
Of Germain and Beln. which dropped
out at SOC this morning after com
plotting 1S1 miles. six laps. At the
time they left the track the foreigners
were mile behind.
The killing pace which put Ger
maine and Nerllnden out, started be-
tween 5 and & O'Clock. II lasted fif-
teen minutes and was startifngly fast.
The first real sprint started at :
o'clock, when PADDY Hehir shot cut
from the bunch and tried t. steal Il
lap. He had "a fifty yard lead before
/ reddie Hin took after him. Changing
pace with Rutt the rest OF the riders
managed finally to overhaul the Aus
TRAN. Root also trieu tn steal a lap
but was unsuccessful, his former tea m
mate. Joetorler, oVerhanling him.
Bobby Waithcur Is reported in bad
shape and is not expected to finish
the week. His partner, lvor Lawson,
Is IN wonderful condition and might
manage tc carry him through by doing
j the bulk of the riding
4 At 10 o'clock the fourteen teams hae
covered Egg miles four lars The5
were then one mile aud seven Iaps
ahead or the former record
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05
RICHMOND TO SEE
BIG GAME AGAIN

CHARLQTTESXI VA, Deem
Der 5.--While no action has as yet
been taken by the advisory board OF
the General Athletic Association OF
the University Of Virginia looking to
the arrangement Of 3 schedule OF foot
bail games for next fall, it Is almost
certain that Virginia will again meet
the Carlisle Indians on the Saturday
before the annual contest with George
town.
Just where the contest with the In
dams will be pulled on Is not known,
but It would not be surprising II the
game Is scheduled for Lambeth field,
One thing Is certain, the Redskins
have reserved November next for
Virginia. II has long been tho desire
ct the football management to sche-
dule = really big game for the home
grounds Such q contest would serve
to arouse the enthusiasm of the stu
dent body, and thus the team would
be benefited In the long run. Should
Ii not be deemed advisable TO play
tho Indians at the university next
fall, the contest will undoubtedly 90
to Washington. The capital In con-
venient to the Virginia team. and the
two elevens can generally rely upon
drawing fair crowd there.
virginia's schedule viii. In all prob
ability, be pretty much the same ~
last year, with the addition. perhaps.
OF one big team. The annual battle
with Georgetown comes on Saturday.
November II. and the season viii end
with the usual game with the Univer-
nifty OF North Carolina, In Richmond.
Icp Thanksgiving Dan
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05
ZIMMERMAN 5000
As THIRD SACkER
OFFICIAL FIELDING AVERAGES
SHOW ME COULD EASILY RE-
PLACE sTE.INfsELDT.
/ ERROR IN 81 GAMES
COMPILE ALTON SHOWS NATIONAL
LEAGUE COULD HAVE SWELL
ALL-STAR
NINE.

NEW YORK. Dec. 5.--T Manager
Chance, Of the Chicago Cubs. wants
a new third basenien To succeed Har-
ry Steinfeldt, as has peen rumored.
he won't have IT. go outside the roster
of his present payroll to find him.
The National League fielding averages
Just issued snow lnat Heine thinner
man. the Cubs utility player. made
only one error in twenty three games
at the third corner last season, giving
him an unprecedented average Of 1897.
This is probably as good a card as a
third haxeman. ever turned in for a
baseman Jimmie" failed to shine. be-
ing eighth in the list.
The best fielding team in the Ma
tional League. based on the 1910 aver
ages. would be: Chance. Chicago. first
base: McKetchnie. Pittsburg. second
base; Zimmerman. Chicago. third
base: Doolan, Philadelphia, shortstop;
Collins. Boston: Sheckard. Chicago,
and Titus, Philadelphia, outfieidcrs;
Moran. Philadelphia, catcher. and
either Scanlon. Brooklyn; Lever
Pittsburg; Overall, Chicago. or Sallec
st, Louis, pitchers. All Of these had
an average OF 1000. Kane, Chicago
and Abbott, st. Louis. had higher
fielding averages than any OF those
chosen. but they played in only a few
games.
The records are a surprise. in that
they show the meek and iowly Brook.
INVITES In first place as to team aver
age, with a percentage OF 1868. This
Is .0ol better than Chicago.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05
THOUGHT HE'D KILL
BATTLING NELSON
MORAN WHO SLEW Met ARTHY IN
RING SAYS HE BEGGED REF
FREE 10 STOP FIGHT.

NEW YORK, Dec. 5.v-That he was
afraid he would kill Battling Nelson
and begged the referee To stop the
fight to prevent possible fatality
was the statement made here to-day
By Owen Moran. the English pugiiist,
who defeated the Dane ia the eleventh
round oi their San Francisco tight a
week ago. Moran has arrived here
for ten weeks theatrical engage
meilt.
Nelson WAS hopeless AMI | was
afraid / would XIII hint" said Moran.
Il had before me all thu time the
mental picture OF little Tommy Me-
Garthy, who died after his night with
me, and all the time | was begxins
the referee to stop the fight before i
killed Nelson"
Moran is on Ad Wolgasts trail. and
declares he Will fight him. winner 10
take all, or will divide the purse SO
to the winner and 20 to the loser
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05
TRINITY ENJOYS
WINTER TENNIS
INTEREST IN COLD WEATHER.
SPORT SO GREAT THAT NEW
COURTS HAD To BE BUILT.

Especial 10 The Richmond Nirginiau.p
TRINITY COLLEGE, DURHAM, y.
c.. nec. g.. The greatest interest is
being taken in tennis this fall. So
very large was the number OF men
that Joined the tennis association this
be erected The tournament for the
selection OF tho men 10 represent tue
association is now being held, and
every man is straining every nerve
trying to make the team. II is very
probable that seserat intercollegiate
games will be played later.
The Trinity Glee Club Is now in the
western part of the State giving It's
entertainments. 1t Is customary FOR
the Giee Club to make each year &
trip to several towns Of the State and
give its entertainment. The men
have had excellent training this year
under Professor W. Fl. overton. Of
the Southern Conservatory of Music
here. The club turned out this year
is not only a credit IT, the college. but
To him as We'll, and is one OF the best
the college has turned out.
The defamation contest held by
the "9019" society here November 20
was a success from every standpoint
1t was participated in by representa-
tives from thirty-two schools from
Virginia, North Carolina and South
Carolina. The beautiful gold medal
perhaps the most beautiful ever given
at Trinity College. was won by Mr.
letter Mckinley Pritchard, son Of
Judge Jeter {. Pritehard. OF Asheville
and who represented Mars Hill Col
lege. His subject was The Chivairy
r>r. III ..F
\ preliminary contest was held in
the morning at which the ten best
speakers We're chosen for the final
contest in the evening. Following the
contest a banquet was rendered the
contestants.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05
MAT1Y HAS THIN ALL
BEATEN BY 4 BLOCK
GIANTS. STAR TWIRI4ER WINS
MORE GAMES THAN ANY
OTHER PITCHER.

NEW YORK. December 5.-Christy
Ma,thewson. Of New York, won more
games than any other pitcher In this
National League last seasan. accord
ing to the official records made pub
lie Sunday.
Mathewson won three-fourtEs Of his
contests his victories numbering ~
out of Sc games. OF the pitchers who
had higher percentages Ut victories.
Philippe Is credited with IA Victories.
However. tis took part IN only fire
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05
M'FARllhO SIGNS
TO MEET ATTEll
PACKEY WILL RECEIVE s2,see on
rs PER CENT OF GATE RE.
cEIPrs FOR FIGHT.

CHICAGO. Dec. 5.---Jackcy MacFar-
land has agreed to articles submitted
By the Paramount A. c.. to meet Abe
Atteli on December ~. according 70
his manager Emil Thiery here to-day.
Packey II also matched to meet Harry
Trendal. of st. Louis, In PittsburG De-
cember "a.
According to Thiery, MacFarland
will sign up for the Attcll match to.
day. agreeing to make l3a pounds st
six O'Clock. This will give atm 4 big
advantage In weight over Abe. The
terms call for Mcfarland to receive
t36OO with q privilege Of IS per ceNt.
Of the grOss receipts.
Mcfarland has planned q campaign
which he hopes will land him the
light weight title. II successful
against Atteil he will go after Owen
Moran and Ad Wolgast
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05
complete games. Co.'s n
Crandail II. n

~ a 2IGAit
Cole held his opponNn1u q
average of runs per gnu;
of his rivals: Moore. uf
excelled lii strike-outs. l
Of st. Louis, enjoys the
Issuing more passes and
wild pitches than any e
The Brooklyn club tx
with q general averag
Chicago was only 01e
and Pittsburg Just the
away from the Cubs
90 parated the eight G43
spect, Boston trAtltn1
The fullowSns men l
respective positions
iyn. among tho pitst
aaelpria. among tn a.
OF Chicago, among t&
McKechnie. ~ xtttS
second haxemen, %tS6l
cago. arnon9 ~
poolan. III mi
ahort9tc1 -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05
Game Hero Dead.

CAMBRIDGE, MASS. December ).
Francis II. Burr. captain of the
Harvard football team in 1905. died
In the Des Brisay hospital Sunday
morning OF typhoid fever. He Was
taken III on October s. and this was
hfn third relapse.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05
Sx-Day Riders Break Bike RecordOther Sporting News
"AS 1. SEE II"
BY HECK.

Truly the Tigers may justly claim
the title Of champions OF Richmond.
they having defeated the First Hegi-
ment eleven second time during
tho season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05

1000 A.--Dsiiy. LynchbuEg. Lex. Forga
A:l5 P.-Week days. To Lynchburs.
TRAINS ARRIVE RICHMOND,
Local from EAst--8:35 A. NJ, $50 P. NJ.
Through from East--ll :35 A. NJ, 6.35 P. N
Local from Wsst--ss:3O A. III. $50 4 NJ
7:2O r. NJ.
Thr0uGh--7 90 A. NJ. 2A5 r. II.
janice River Line 1885 A. NJ. CTS r. Nj
eDAily except Sunday
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway

900 A. Daiiy-Fast trains to Old Point
l'GU r. Newport Newa and Norfolk
TAO A.--Daly. Local to Newroi. News
500 P.--Daiiy. Local to Old Point
200 r. Daily--Lcuisville and Cincinnati
II 90 r. Pullman.
$40 P.--Daily "St. Louis-Chicago Special"
$50 DAILY Charlottesville Week days.
Hinton.
Sis P.--Wesk daya Local to Gordonsviils
1000 A. Daily. Lynchburg, Lex, Forya
Ala p-Wssk dave To Tvnchfu,rc
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05

We see nothing that demands big
type in the announcement that the
New York Americans Will train here
in the spring. or that several other
OF the American and National League
teams VIII train on our ball yard The
spring performances ara sad at best
and the doings of the visitors are of
infinitely more interest elsewhere. True
tho bugs Will sen the stars Of the
game In action. but what of that
These same stars will be reiegatsd to
the minors sooner or later. and Rich
mpnd may get some OF them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05

There liz little probability OF Rich
mond getting any of the castcfys from
the big teams. hecansc OF the $1,000
salary limit In these parts. and we
do not recall Just AT this moment
the name OF any Richmond player.
except Revelle, who will be groomed
UP in big league uniform.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05

Lat EN- come. See en- play their
exhibition gafsss and 20 away. but
don't get excited over II. They'll do
the same thing In 1872. because Rich
mond 10 on their way home and the
coin packed up here helps to pay the
travelling expenses.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05

The Richmond Bowling League. re-
organised last week. will resume the
playing Of games on the Newport
Bowling Alleys Monday evening and y
GOOD crowd OF rooters ID expected out
to help the Opposing teams.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05

Richmond VIII turn out en maSse
next Thanksgiving Day to witness tho
Virginia Carolina game. The sched-
ule is already being arranged. and
MISUNDERSTANDING neutral ground ana
the best paying cit. for the game
has been selected In this game the
Richmond public. and the thousands
of out-of -towners who flock here to
witness the Interstate battle, sees an
vent which looked forward 10 Gil over
the South and whose result II watched
with interest by the football eathu-
siasts all over the East
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05

The teams will play for $1,000
and the gate receiptsc, Neither team
has lost a game, and neither has been
scored on this season. The rivalry Is
intense, the teams heavy and conf
dent, and the weather 9iii probably
be ideal for "A fast and furious en-
counter The game should be worth
the price OF admission aud give foot-
ball followers something to talk
about.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05

II sUVtU Timely
will get the horse show building at
lakewood to- train in than not. They
will doubtless receive Information
within the present week to the effect
that they may not only train In the
west end building and also hold their
meet there. A good card Of sport
should be provided at the 1911 meet,
which will probably be held about the
middle Of February, AS Virginia;
Georgetown, George Washington, the
four Eastern Virginia colleges, and
many Of the schools of Virginia and
Maryland win send men to compete
FOR the prizes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-12-05

Richmond Colleges cinder path
artists win be coached by compe-
tent man this season. and should
show class. TWO good man arc under
confederation for the coachship. and
either OF them will be able to whip
the long-legged and fect-foot.d ma
terial into fast shape.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-06

When the world was
young and all men were as
children, the great mystery
DEATH was as awesome a
tbinr &c If IL now
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-06
MOST Anything
Josh Wise Says:

"There's a wide diff renee
a tween a man o. great
wealth an a great man o.
wealth."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-06
AN UNFORTUNATE FUSS

Part Of Europe and parts of country are
all stirred up Teddys failure to visit the vatican
Start UNCONVENTIONAL row and with respect to peo
pie common takes to the woods and the devil
afford vacation.
If the pope didn't to Roosevelt under
sderatons it was sensible and honest to tell Teddy
Indeed it creditabe the vatican that Teddy
treated like any ordinary mortal. If Teddy didn't care
to make the call under the conditions imposed well and
good It his right to devote his time things which
best suited him. He simply respected the rights which
the papal secretary of state claimed for the vatican
It was little matter at best. But it does that
many of the leading disciples of the of peace
never happy or so energetic when there's chance for
fight They forget what said to that old time dis
cple who seized sword and smote off soldiers ear,
but seem to keep poised in readiness for crack at any
ear that may make pitiabe mark. Heaven knows the
foe he of coven hoof and horned forehead is
pant enough and is nsidously winning enough
to justify poor miserable sinners in demanding for
selves every of talent spiritual leaders possess
and the present racket in press and pulpit Teddy
agreement tit in wise disagreement with the vati
sad waste of energy that might better be directed
toward saving folks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-06
Do You Think There's a
Devil In Your Liver?

The wise among those supplemented grown up
children Of that day studied death and disease with fear
and awe.
Finally it decided that all disease caused by the
presence in the victims body Of evil spirit demon
Everybody believed that and the practice of medicine
was founded. Doctoring the basis OF the demonlac
theory is still practiced earth today. Among tribes
which usually refer to savage" this is the only
school of medicine The Zulu and Igorrote sleeps bitter
roots and leaves in hot water and gives the ea to the
ailng. Perhaps the is made vainous
by adding the gall bladder of bird beast Then the
sufferer is rolled beaten and awful din is raised by
humping tomtoms, shring pipes, cashing cimbas and
"raising the devil" generally.
Well the patient either dies outraged nature eXpels
the awful dose with every of purge at her command
And with the expulsion of the bitter draugh the system is
"cleared out" and a recovery begins.
Only savages do such things of course
When the baby has the tummy ache don't tumble
him knee wrong up and pumme his back while
we chant meaningless "lulaby."
When spring comes don't rush to drug store and
buy lot Of bitter sprng tonic" with which to dose
selves and our hapless family
And do it's the protest of outraged nature against
the pummeng and jouncng that relieves Snookums and
1gorrote.
It's the water in the herb tea and liver medicine and
tonic that rrgates system, and like spring rains pre-
pare for crop of health
It's the water in the tea and not the nasty taste in
the water that
And if you don't believe it, drink big glass of moder
atey cool (not ced) water at least Is minutes before
breakfast every morning during the month of Aprhat
is unless you still believe in the demon theory and you think
you ought to raise the devl with your liver every
often
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-06
A TEST
OF CITIZENSHIP

than Bourne But let's see if there is not something solid
in such grounds for such refusal.
If a fellow to meet you the street go through
your pockets make you give him mortgage your prop
ery give You his address and photograph and then
you should report that you didn't know anything about
him. you would be set down too almighty stupid to
ercse any public function whatever, wouldn't you9
Jonathan Bourne went into the United States senate to
represent particularly the people of Oregon He had held
them up and taken mortgage on their citizenship a
power of attorney to represent them matters pertaining
to their propery-the public domain. Not to know Jona-
than Bourne is not to know gurativey speaking the fe
low who meets you the Streets takes your pockebook
and leaves you his photograph and address,
In examining applicants for citizenship it is customary
to ask such questions as these:
What form of government is this?
Who is PRESIDENT
Who is the mayor of this city?
Most applicants easily crammed' with at least par
TALLY correct to these questions by the ward boss
and such about indicative of intelligence
they Of definite knowledge to the hereafter But
this Oregon Judge goes outside of custom and propounds
a better test by asking
Do you know who's got his hand in your pocket?
And it be confessed that complete ignorance to
this matter might we'll be taken sufficient grounds to
refuse applicant the right who shall put his hand
in his pocket
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1910-04-06
Horoscope
The stars incline, but do not
compel"


Thursday, April 7, 1910.
Let hearts 90 out in sympathy
and care.
Against temptations subtle
lures beware.
On the 9TH day Of the year
Neptune and the Sun are in
square.
The Moon is in a sign that is
read astrologicaIly as favoring
hospitality sympathy, kind
ness and carefulness for the
comfort and welfare of others.
Nurses and others concerned
In healing or ministering to the
poor or suffering should bene.
fit in their work.
Persons of weak moral ma
ture must exercise unusual
care and firmness, avoiding
temptation and refusing to be
led, either by others or by their
own appetites or desires.
In this sign Neptune Is re.
garded as most powerful, and
its position in regard to the
Sun should add greatly, making
the time fortunate particularly
for those Of fine temperaments
and high ideals. Nervous per-
sons, however, must be careful
not to let depression or gloom
affect them, as there is a gen.
eral opinion that undue and
morbid worry and anxiety often
come with such influences as
those Of today. Persons suffer-
ing from this will do we'll to
seek recreation in the open
country.
Persons fond of drink will do
we'll to abstain in this period.
The time is marked as excel
lent for engaging women for
either domestic service or any
work in shop or office.
Business undertakings begun
this day have prospect of per-
manence and steady growth
and success. They must be
based on honorable methods,
however; as the day Is regard
ed as highly adverse to any
form Of trickery or deceit.
Superiors should listen gen.
erousIy to requests and petit
tions and grant favors wher-
ever possible.
Travel is under a good sign.
There is a favorable aspect
for magistrates and others in
high authority who show mercy
In this period.
Persons whose birth-date Is
today will benefit during the
tweivemonth by considering
others. There is a sign Of
"gain through enemies or
foes"
Children are born under as.
poets that indicate loyalty and
truthfuiness. There will prob
ably be a love for refinement
and music.
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