Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-05

lightweight. came east with big reputa.
ton. few ring sharps took him seriously
until he whipped Battling Nelson in a
twelve-round battle in Boston Tuesday
night. Saylor outboxed and outfought the
former lightweight champion so decisive
ly that there was no chance to lose the
decision. Nelson was in good physical
condition, though, Of course, he did not
rough tactics. only to find to his surprise
that the young Hoosier was perfectly at
home. In fact. Saylor beat Nelson at his
own game. his signal victory placing him
in the frotn rank. Naturally. boxing
clubs are now angling for Saylor's serv-
ices, and it is probable that he will be
seen again in the near future.
Wolgast says he is going to California
to take part in several bouts before tao
king Freddie Welsh Thanksgiving day.
This means that Wolgast doesn't intend
to entertain propositions from Packey
Mcfarland, Matt Wells or X. O. Brown.
each of whom would like to meet him in
was secretly gratified when the Milwau-
kee authorities prevented his scrap with
Mcfarland last month. as he realized too
late that he had made a mistake in al
lowing Packey to weigh 1873 at 3 O'Clock.
Ever since his bout with Langford in
the garden Jeanette has been cIamoring
for longer fight, also charging the Tar
Baby with cowardice. Tom McCarey of
Vernon. Cal, has hung up an offer for a
twenty-round battle between these rival
blacks and Langford has accepted it. If
Jeanette means business here's his
chance.
Ball players come and go. but Iris
Speaker, the Red Sox center fielder seems
to be in class by himself. There is no
more scientific batsman, while in cover
ing ground and throwing long distances
this young man is at the top of the heap.
His even temperament, coupled with his
all-around skill. makes him a more valua-
BILE team worker than the famous Ty
Cobb. At least that is the opinion OF
Boston critics.
The C1evelands and Cincinnatis begin
their annual post-season series for the
championship of Ohio October 10 under
the rules Of the national commission The
Browns and Cardinals will struggle for
supremacy in st. Louis, and in Chicago
the Cubs and White Sox will lock horns
A Detroit Pittsburgh series has been dis
cussed, but there's nothing doing.
President Farrell has notified Hal Chase
to have the Highlanders at Washington
with the Brooklyns for the benefit of John
II. Nelden, a crippled sporting writer
The game will begin at 3 o'clock. This
will be the first clash on record between
the HIimen ana tne DO0RefS, and DOTH
teams will use their regulars
While Connie Mack is permitting the
Athletics TO ease up in the remaining
championship games, he is keeping his
pitchers busy so that they cannot &C
stale. II is evident that he intends tC
bank on Bender, COombs and Plank In
the series with the Giants, for these pitch
ers are working steadily. Mack says they
would lose their effectiveness II the,
should remain inactive for a week or ter
days. Next week the Athletics will &c,
some hard practice in a series of games
with McAleer's All-Star team. The Giants
will have a breathing spell. although
they must play out the schedule up tC
next Thursday. McGraw will keep his
pitchers on edge with daily practice. blu,
Meyers. who has worked like a dray
horse. will have a chance to take it easy
The betting on the worlds series al
present Is even money. A well known
sporting man is authority for the state.
ment that he knows of $4,000 to be-
! placed on the Athletics, but so far not q
dollar Of the commission has been placed