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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
KAUFMAN AND
JACK JOHNSON
Athletic Authority Says the
White Fighter is MaGni-
fiCent Specimen

Dr. Walter Peet, authority on ath-
letics, writing in the New York World
says
The interest OF the whole country
was aroused last summer over the
meeting OF the two best known con-
testants for prize-ring honors. so
much so that discussions were heard
on all sides; and peaceahle. conserva-
tive people. who had scorned fistic
matters, were worked un to the fever
heat Of feeling, while much hard earn
cd money OF law abiding citizens
changed hands.
The various experts have come out
and admitted that Johnson is the one
prizehghter in the ring today; but
there are many who say that there arc
two stars rising above the pugilistic
horizon that may possibly eclipse the
big dark one, and put him into OBJ
livion-metaphorically, literally and
historically. These are Kaufman and
Langford, and each has a large con
stituency. Il looks, however. as
though Lsngtord were too small for
championship honors. As the oars
men say-and IL holds good for pugi
lism as we'll as rowing good biz
man is better than a good little man.
Last December--seven months be
fore the fight at Reno-the writer
carefully examined Johnson and JEFF
fries, making measurements, which
were described from both the medica
and athletic viewpoints.
Kaufman is a magnificent specimen
/ OF human development. I do no
think that ! have ever seen a varsit,
rowing man. of the many hundreds
that I have gone over that could sur.
pass him.
The first cardinal point is years. A.
Johnson had the better Of II I'm this
res Bet over Jefiries. so has Kaufman
over Johnson, but more so.
Again, this youngster Of "a has
Johnson beaten IN height and weight
but this was also true OF Jeffries.
The same difference in neck meas.
urement obtains as did between John.
son and Jeffries, the advantage coins
TO the negro by quarter of an incl
only
Psychologically, both are far and
away ahead Of Jeifries. They look one
in the eye in the most STRAIGHTFORWARD
] kindly way, without trace Of nor.
vousness. and they have an abundance,
OF self-confidence without being in tn,
least disagreeably obtrusive. Both ar,
most cheerful and lighthearted at al
times. Johnson the more so, perhaps
which is a valuable asset in every
thing in this line. And, after all. tn
psychological end Of II is a muc
greater factor than most OF US think.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
PORTLAND TO BUILD
WORLD-BEATER BOAT

PORTLAND, Ore, Sept. 20--To
build the fastest mOtorbOat in the
world is the avowed purpose of a
group Of Oregon sportsmen. who have
formed stock company for that
purpose. The propose to spend at
least S1O,OOOSand probably more In
the enterprise. When they have nm
ished their boat. which will be called
the Oregon" they say they will be
in a position to beat any gasoline craft
that floats.
The Oregon Speedboat Company
is the name Of the Incorporation, and
If more than $4,000 is needed TO turn
out winner, additional shares, at
the par value of 800 each, will be
sold
Portland already has the champion
Pacific coast motorbOat the Wolf H.,
and IL is announced intention of the
incorporators of the new company 20
go after the fastest speed boats I'm the
country when their craft is completed.
It is proposed to have the new boat
ready for racing next summer. She
will not only be raced on this coast,
but will be sent East to compete with
the Dixie H., present holder OF the
championship title among American
motorboats. The expense OF racing
the Oregon will be borne by the stock
holders of the company.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
PRINCETON HAS
BIG SQUAD OUT

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
PRINCETON. ~ j.. Sept. 2O.-The
practice Of the Princeton football
players has now reached the point
where Coach Roper can put a regular
and a scrub team against each other
with enough leftovers for three more
teams for the assistant coaches to
work on The Tigers are showing
more enthusiasm than has been no
ticeable on Princeton field in several
seasons. all the men believing that
the new rules will work TO the advan-
tage Of Princeton.
The star of the squad so far has
been Pendleton, the freshman find OF
last year, who IS being played az
quarter.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
How Tri-State Dopesters
Are Figuring 1t All Out

Throughout the circuit the Tri-State
fans are doping out figures to see how
Il happened. There we're reasons
for Altoonas prolonged winning
streak and for the failure Of the stars.
old and new. It was not wholly a
case OF lay down on the part OF some.
Other fellows were doing unusual
things, while many played the game
FOR all that was in il. Averages are
not the most essential part of a play
er's success. They are In a way
necessity, but ofttimes a scout picks
out poor player and he becomes
star
Camel. OF the Williamsport team.
Is the leading hitter. batting 1854.
Coulson, Of Altoona, is the leading
base stealer with total Of so.
Marhefka, OF WilIiamsport, Inger-
ton and Coulson, OF Altoona, are tied
for the greatest number Of runs at
so each.
Conn, Of Johnstown, holds the
championship Of the league in long
distance hitting.
The Harrisburg team played the
greatest number Of games during The
season, 49, Eichberger, Of Harris
burg, and Crompton. OF Johnstown,
are the individual players who particle
pater in the largest number Of games.
Their number Is 112.
Swayne. OF Trentop. made the most
hits, 1877. Clay, OF Trenton, and Ness,
of Williamsport, are tied for second
at 1871.
The Altoona team made the largest
number Of hits, 1,O1S.
A The Johnstown team is credited
with the largest number Of stolen
bases, 20
The Harrisburg team has the larg'
est humber OF putouts. 2.944.
Harrisburg leads in double plays
IS. This team has the only triple
play of the league for the season.
Big Bill Steele, OF Altoona. virtually
leads the pitchers with percentage
OF .744 games won.
The Harrisburg team has the larg'
est number of assists, 1,4S6.
Craig. OF Trenton, Is the pitcher
credited with the most strikeouts
IT'S.
Ramsey, Of Reading. allowed tn,
} most hits, opposing batters securing
800 off his delivery
Brltton, Of Williamsport, issued the
most passes during the year, his num-
Der being 90.
Eichberger. Of Harrisburg. WAS al
bat 4S4 times, more than any other
player in the league.
The Reading team made the great
est number Of errors during the sea-
sou. 2S4.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
.SODBUSTERS
TRIM THE NUTS
II to s Score in Annual Game
Of the BFOWnSOn Members

The Sodbusters trimmed the Nuts
in their annual game Saturday by the
score Of 13 to 8. Both teams are OF
Brownson Library. The Nuts play
cd a desperate game, but We're VIC
Tins OF big Mic" McVey's splendid
pitching. he only allowing Ave hits.
There was a big crowdein attendance,
as there Is much rivalry between the
teams, and there was much roofing.
For the Nuts "Bloke" Denny In left
field was the shining star. He robbed
Miller of home run with the bases
loaded, by q brilliant running catch.
Burke and Shannon also played
we'll.
Maloney started TO pitch for the
Nuts, hut was wild and was hit
hard, besides he was given miserable
support at critical times. Shannon,
who succeeded him was effective with
his great speed. For the Sodbusters
all played good ball, but special men
ton should be given Mickey" Nc
Vey for his twirling. NJ. McDonough
and Miller's batting and fielding and
throwing we're a feature of the game.
McVey had the Nuts at his mercy,
in the ninth inning he passed three
batters. and then proceeded to fan
the side.
The Nuts have protested the game
claiming that the Busters" used an
ineligible player. A committee con-
sisting Of tom" Landy, Martin De.
vinny and Thomas Shannon will hear
the protest. and decide whether OF
not the game win have to be playeC
over.
To be eligible a player must have
participated in at least one annua
game. The summary;
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20

Although the coming worlds series
between the local American League
team and the Chicago Cubs is the
main topic Of conversation among the
baseball fans at present. still interest
Is just as keen as ever among the en-
thusiasts of the national game as to
who's who i'm the different depart
ments of the game. Take for in
stance, the race for the batting honors
Of the country between Ty Cobb and
Larry Laioie. Nearly every fan that
can read scans the daily hitting aver
age of the pair. II is the same way in
fielding, base purloining and run get
ting. In the American League Eddie
Collins. OF the Athletics. is leading his
organization I'm base stealing. Connie
Macks great star has purloined sixty
sly bases in 1876 games. Cobb, Of De-
troit, is second with sixty in 1875
games. Zeider. of Chicago, is third,
having pinched forty-six bags i'm 121
contests. Cobb is also leading Ban
Johnson's organization in run getting.
having scored ninety-five runs. Bush,
his teammate, is second, having cross
ed the plate eighty-nine times I'm 1873
games. Speaker. of the Bostons. is
third with eighty-one I'm 122 contests.
In the National League Bescher, of
Cincinnati is leading the cushion pill
ferers with siXty-two in 1877 games.
Paskert, his teammate, is second with
fifty-two I'm 1913 games. Murray. of
New York. is third, having stolen 40
in 1925 contests. Byrne. of Pittsburg,
has scored more runs than any other
player in the old circuit. In 1874
games he crossed the plate ninety-twc
/ times. Magee. of Philadelphia, II
! second with eighty-nine in the sam
number OF games. Higgins. of ST
Louis, is third, scoring eighty-fou
i'm 1877 games. American League fan
are of the opinion that IL Cobb ha,
not been out of the game for tw,
weeks he would be leading his circui
| in base stealing. The big Detroitei
/ has been out of the game with some
/ eye trouble. He is expected to re.
turn within the next few days.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
WAVERLY FOOTBALL
TEAM ON THE FIELD

The Waverly Football Club win
hold its first practice on Saturday
next. Candidates for the team are
requested to meet at Delaney's cigar
store, No. 2O6 Poplar street" Any
player wishing a trial should report
at o'clock. The team would like 10
arrange a game with Richardson Park
for Saturday. October 3. Send chal-
lenges to Delauey's Cigar Store, No.
zoe Poplar street The followin Z
men have been gotten together:
Bastosh, Rittenhouse, Fairchild, Bish-
op, Dick Spence, Baker, Munden
Deakyne, Jack Smith, Kelley, Del
Fortner. Hackett, Spittle. Farley
Dave Conlyn. George Clifford will be
engaged as coach. Grub. late oil
L. S. S. Idaho, will also be in the
game later I'm the season.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
CALIFORNIA TO HAVE
PLENTY OF RACING

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 20.-Theri
Will be racing aplenty in California
this year. according to Thomas II
Williams, president of the California
Jockey Club. who is in this city.
Williams said to-day that the Oak
land meeting will start on November
?. and will run well into the spring
Large purses and stakes, so as 10 at
tract the best horses in the land. viii
be offered
The game on the coast will prosper.
Williams said. because the courts
have decided that oral betting is law
full.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
NEW YORK PAT ON
BASEBALL BETS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, Sept 20.-New York
betters laugh at the odds OF ; to on
the Cubs demanded in the early Oilers
to the supporters Of the Athletics in
the coming series for the worlds
baseball championship.
Probably a majority of New York
fans pick the Cubs TO win the series,
but it is doubtful whether they Will
offer the slightest odds on the Chi
cagoans. The thing that keeps the
Cubs from being a big favorite is the
recognized strength Of Mack's pitch
ers and the fear that they may stand
Chances men on their heads.
From a betting standpoint, the COM
ing series is attracting almost as
much attention locally as at either
Chicago or Philadelphia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
MORNINGSTAR OUT
WITH BILLIARD Def

BY United Press Leased Special Wire
NEW YORK, Sept 20.-Ora Morn
ingstar disputes the right OF George
Slosson and Willie Hoppe to play for
the 1871 billiard championship. Ora
declares he can beat either of them
himself. To that end. he today issued
a challenge Offering TO play Hoppe or
Slosson a series of games covering
six nights for $500 a side.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
WESTERN VIEW
OF new RULES
Points Of Difference in In
depreciation Of Football
Play

The West has also interpreted the
new football rules. The interpreta-
lions weren't altogether the same as
those made at the Eastern meeting
sayants did not say that a forward
pass need not cross the line of scrim-
mage, though must be made from five
yards back of the line. The Eastern
savants did not say that a worwsrd
pass must cross the line, but did say
none could be made by a man who
had run beyond the line.
Here is a point of interest brought
out by the Westerners:
II is temporarily agreed that run
ner with the ball shall be allowed to
grasp hold another player Of his side.
provided this player has no special
devices for the purpose of aiding the
player with the ball.
1t isn't quite the same in the East.
The runner can put his hands-prob-
ably hand, since the other will be
busy holding the ball-on a mate
ahead of him, but not i'm the sense of
grasping to be pulled along.
other rulings Of the Western clinic
we're as follows:
On forward pass the ball shall not
be regarded as In possession Of either
side unless it is in the actual grasp
of a player.
No penalties shall be inflicted in a
forward pass play until the ball leaves
the hand of the passer.
As soon as the ball on a forward
pass is touched by the opponents al
the players are on side and the q
yard zone restrictions need not be
considered.
Although a player when tacklinf
an opponent must have one foot OF
the ground, both feet may be off th'
ground after the tackler touches hil
opponent.
The rule prohibiting the hyinl
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
HESITATE OVER
CRIDIRON RULES

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
LAKEVILLE, Conn, Sept 20.--That
the new football rules will require a
tremendous amount Of work before
being mastered by the players was
admitted today by Coach Coy Of the
Yale team. following the frst lineup
OF teams. Coy was clearly disap-
pointed at the failure OF his men to
grasp the new game. but hopes for
better results before the week Is
over. .
With the exception of last years
all-star bunch. Coy and the other
coaches are agreed that this years
squad is as promising as Yale has
had for several years.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
FELTON, MAN NOW OWNS
TIME-BEATING PAGER

DOVER. Del, Sept. 2O-zimmerman
the noted PAGER. which is winning
honOrs on the fair circuits. is now
the property of Postmaster J. Morris
Harrington. Of FELTON,. this county
Zimmerman won again at Bethlehem.
his first heat in 211 IA. The horse
viii be taken to-day TO Roanoke. Va,
whore he Is entered in races there for
next week.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
DISTRICT EPwORTH LEAGUE.

The Wilmington District Epworth
League will meet in Rising Sun. Md,
September % and 90 The local
leagues Of the district will be repre-
scented, and the attendance will be
large. An interesting program has
been arranged for the two days ses-
sions. The Rev. J. II. MITCHELL Of
Newport. Del. is the president. On
Wednesday evening the Rev. DR.. Sum-
walt of Washington, d. c.. will lee
ture. and on Thursday evening the
Rev. DIR. Bickerton of Philadelphia
will deliver the address.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
wYMAN ESTATE DWINDLRs.
Aggregate of gift to Princeton will be
Below S8.0OO,OOO.

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
SALEM. Mass, Sept. 2O.-Material
dwindling in the value of the estate
which Isaac c. Wyman, of this city
left to Princeton University for the
founding of a graduated school, is
being shown in an inventory of his
real estate holdings in Massachusetts
and of his personal property just
filed In court here. The total men,
toned in the inventory is but $685. sol,
and while extensive real estate hold
ing of Wyman in many other estates
must be added TO this, II is believed
now the aggregate will fall much be-
low 100000 the most conservative
Of the estimates made following Wy
mans death on May 1S.
At one time it was believed Prince
ton would receive as much as S10,-
100000 from its alumnus.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
DELAWARE'S SAILORS
WANT A BALL GAME

Congressman Head has received =
reply to letter which he sent to
Commander Cove. on behalf OF the
Orange football team. asking for a
game with the football team OF the
battleship Delaware. Commander
Cove states that the football team has
not yet been organized. but that the
baseball team Of the ship would be-
glad 20 meet any baseball team of this
city on October 3 and that II any
challenges are forthcoming they may
be sent TO Ensign W. IT, Fitch. U. S.
Navy. who is In charge of all ath-
lotics Of the battleship Delaware.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
NELSON MAULS
THE DIXIE KID

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK. Sept. 2O.-The welter
Weight laurels Of Dixie Kid" are limp
aud PROSTITUTION today as the result
OF the mauling the colored scrapper
received last night at the Olympic
Club from Fighting Dick" Nelson.
The Dixie Kid is on the eve DISABLING
for Paris to pick of the easy fruit that
hangs 30 low over there.
Nelson showed the best line OF hs-
tic wares he has displayed in New
York and had big shade on Dixie all
the way lie registered the only
knock down and by shifty foot work
and a rapld-working left, he had the
negro dazed most Of the time.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20

Thomas Cannon. of Second and Mon
roe street, defeated Robert Hanly, OF
Eleventh and French streets. at the
Casino poolrooms last evening for the
championship OF the city in a straight
pool match by the score Of 100 10 90.
Cannon has issued a challenge to any
player on the east side OF the city
Address communication TO Thomas
McEvilly, Second and Monroe streets
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
GO TO SEE CURTIS
ABOUT AIR MEET

David Snellenburg, president OF the
Wilmington Aero Club. and n. ID.
edward went to Allentown, Pa, this
morning to take up the question OF an
aero meet here during firemen's week.
They will meet Glenn H. Curtiss and
will try to engage him to fly at the
proposed meet in this city, or TO get
somebody to give an exhibition here.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20

tackle shall not be interpreted as pre-
venting defensive players from div
ing into the interference. A player,
however. makes a diving tackle when
he throws himself at an unprotected
player in the open field
If a ball on a forward pass goes
further than twenty yards beyond the
line Of scrimmage and also goes out
of bounds, the penalty for exceeding
twenty yards is inflicted.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
Mr.. HELM TO THE
FRONT AS UMPIRE

F. W. Helm, assistant physical direc
tor of the Y. NJ c. A. made his debut
as an umpire in the game between th''
Landlith and Riverside baseball teams
on Saturday. His decisions caused
general satisfaction.
Efforts are being made TO arrange a
game between the Landlith team
which is champion OF the Boys City
League, aud the Belmont team, cham
pion Of the Boys League Of Philadel-
uhia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
SODBUSTERS.
NOTES OF THE GAME.

NOTES OF THE GAME.
Has any one seen Landy2
Manager Burks is going 70 send
Long TO the Minors.
Harvey Miller dubbed the ball all
over the lot; he drove in six OF the
Busters" runs.
Mcvey had the Nuts before they
stepped 10 the plate. big Mic" was
in rare form.
Denney turned a somersault and got
Martins terrific drive.
And they want II played over. 1t
will be worse next time.
Johnny Burke had an awful time
to keep his team together after that
bombardment.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
BOTHNER ALONE IN
WRESTLING CLASS

BY United Press Leased Special Wire.
, NEW YORK, Sept. 2O.-George
Bothner, the lightweight champion
wrestler. today claims tor himself the
distinction that Jack Johnson holds
in the pugilistic held-champion OF
his class. with no likely contender In
sight. Bothner made short work Of
the latest aspirant, a Greek of the
name OF Santelle. In straight falls
last night.
Read THE EVENING JOURNAL.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
McGOYERN AID CTSTER.

By United Press Leased Special Wire.
NEW YORK, Sept. 20.-A fast bout
is promised at the Fairmont Athlet-
ic Club tonight fhen Phil McGovern
and Joe Custer will clash for six
rounds. These boys are regarded as
the topnotchers hereabout in the ban
tam class. They have met three times
and once McGovern won
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20

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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
Schedule for Today.

Cincinnati al Philadelphia.
Chicago az Brooklyn, (Two games.)
St. Louis at New York. 1.-TWO
gsmes)
Pottsburg at Boston. 1.-TWO -games.)
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Resnlis of YesterdaY.

Cleveland, 5; Athletics, 4.
Chicago, 1; New York, o.
Washington, 6; Detroit, 6. I'll in
nins tie, darkness.)
st. Louis, 6; Boston, 3.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20

In City Court this morning Mar
garet Ellis was called to answer TO
the charge of larceny. She is i'll,
however. and the case was continued
until such time as she may be able
to appear.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20

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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20

Schedule for Today.
Athletics at Cleveland.
New York at Chicago.
Washington az Detroit.
Boston ar 81. Louis.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
E4dTTIlIzSEEHIIl2NTKa
OFFICERS.

OFFICERS.
OTTO NOWLAN1D, President.
z. BRINGHURST, Jr.. President.
]. T. PENNYPACKER,
Secretary and Trust Officer.
RICHARD REESE. Treasurer.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
RESULTS OF
YESTERDAYS GAMES
NATIONAL LEAGUE.


Philadelphia, 4; Cincinnati, ,.
Other games postponed; cold
weather.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
Cnnfernnce Id CnOkmnn.

Quarterly Conference will be held
this evening in Goodman Church. The
district superintendent, Rev. T. j..
Hoffecker will preside.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-09-20
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