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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-05

IN which all the prominent stables in
the east took part. but from 1856 to
1887 Point Breeze was at the height
of its glory. all the fast Grand Circuit
performers appearing there. In Octo-
Der. 1866, Dexter beat Polly Ann. pa
GER. and George NJ. Patchen. .Jr.. in
2:33 1-2. October 80. 1868. Goldsmith
On September 16. 1868. Mountain
Boy beat Lady Thorn In 2:24 L.;
2:24 IL. $3.50 and on September .,
1869, the greatest crowd that ever as
sembled at a harness race in Phila-
delphia was in attendance at Point
Breeze, when Lady Thorn beat Amer
lean Girl II Goldsmith Maid for a
purse of $4,000 in 2:21 3-4. 2:19 Ia.
2:23 Ia. Over 100000 in gate money
was taken, and several thousand gain
ed adn1ittancc by breaking down the
fences.
Sold by Sheriff.
On May 1, 1888. the Philadelphia
Driving club obtained possession of
the property from the Fidelity Trust
company. which had secured the
track through a sheriff's sale ON juno
IA. 1884 The new association of
which Joseph A. Weneroth was presi-
dent, Thomas r. Lovatt. vice presi-
dent. and Walter E. Bell. secretary.
paid $47.500 for the property. With
the change of title the new ~associa-
ton f1ourished for several years. The
association was admitted as Il mem
Der of the Grand Circuit, and stake
races were given n famous per-
formers contested over the course.
Under the new regime the track was
christened on June 10. 1888. with a
ace to road wagons. in which Mans
field Medium won in $3.50. The con-
sideration of the sale was 1880 0
subject to a mortgage of $4,000. The
property consists of the mile and half
mile tracks, clubhouse. grand stand.
stables and sheds. and an area of
sixty-three acres. thirt.-four pcrchcs.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-05
HARVARD FULlBACK
IS STRONGEST MAN
Huntington in the Harvard
Strength Tests Demon
strates That Fact

New York. Feb. Sit is doubtful il
one out of the 10000 people who saw
the Yale-Harvard football game in the
stadium last fall would have selected
Fred Huntington. the Crimson full
back. as the strongest man on the
Cambridge eleven. There We're many
Of the spectators who were worried
about him. he looked 80 small in con1-
parison with the great forms Of his
fellow-players. Yet the statistics of
the Harvard authorities just published
prove conclusively that Huntington is
the strongest man in all Harvard, and
that he represents, the best balance
between bulk and efficiency which has
aver come under the observation Of
the university authorities.
1t a long been the belief of those
interested in manly competition that
the great big man was not as good an
athletic possibility but it is supposed
that 1t was the superior gameness Of
the smaller man which compensated
forth the greater strength of his rival.
Scientists have now succeeded in de-
vising a method which tests net
strength. This method subtracts the
exertion required to do a given task
from total strength and gives the net
power of h individual athlete. This
maj ID not merely superior in endur-
ance, but that for practical purposes
ne Is generally the stronger man.
Three Stand High.
The three leaders in the Harvard
strength tests just conducted were
Huntington. F. H. Leslie and VI. Tu-
dor Gardiner. all of whom are foot
ball mon. Leslie and Gardiner have
SC great an advantage in height and
weight over the fullback that he looks
like a preparatory school player by
comparison. Huntington went
through the whole football season
the attack in the Dartmouth, Prince
ton and Yale games. 1t was his task
to stand behind the line and spill the
opposing backs as they came through.
Gardiner played tackle and Leslie
guard. Both received serious injuries
during the season. while Huntington
went through unscathed. Gardiner
was looked upon as an All-American
possibility until he broke his arm in
strength test was made previous to
this hurt. so that this cannot have af-
fected his record. Leslie also was in
good physical condition when he had
his physical examination. but he reg
istercd only 1909 points, as compared
with H%untington's 1,302.2; 1,13o.4
, points gave Gardiner third place.
; The verdict that Huntington is the
fttest man in college for athletics is
borne out by his record. He is a vet
Gran hockey player. as we'll as full
back on the football team. Hunting
tons cheerful smile is another dis
guise which would prevent the aver
age man from selecting him as an attn
letic marvel. Unless in the heat of
competition he seems to he in the best
Of humor all the time. He is Of medi-
UNI height and weight, out his body
is well knit together. and is SYMMETRY
cally developed in every respect.
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AGGIES BEATEN BY
ST. T OUINT

st. Peter. Mimi. Feb. 5.-The Gus
tavus Adolphus basketball team de-
teated the Minnesota agricultural five
here in an interesting game by the
score of - to 30. The game was close
throughout and at no time did either
team have a big lead.
The playing of Beck and Holcomb
for the GnstaVus Adolphus five was
one OF the features of the game. These
two PLAYERS guarded 50 closely in the
first part of the game that the aggies
were continually kept from scoring.
Beck also played a fine offensive game,
shooting eight baskets. He is a guard.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-05
MAROONS R
FOR MORE PURITY

Chicago. Feb. 5.-Defnite informa-
ton that the University Of Chicago
will, insist on the UNFOLDING Of the
purity" principle in big eight"
sports was given out by President
Harry. Pratt Judson. after a special
meeting Of. the Maroon board. The
Maroon experts did not vote on the
recent conference recommendations
which favor the summer baseball ele-
ment. but President Judson's state
ment made 1t certain that Chicago
will protest the. initiative rules and
lengthen the fight v professional
ism.
President Judson stated that Chi.
Cages wish to maintain the amateur
rules was decisive. He declared that
the Maroons had kept this attitude
throughout the agitation over sum-
mer baseball and thai no reason had
developed to change the university's
viewpoint The members. Of the
board expressed the same opinion, as
surfing the Maroons Of a unanimous
stand. on the amateur proposition.
Although the big EIGHT" problem
did not come to a vote, the meeting
brought out. plenty Of opposition to
the recommendations. From all indi-
catiens at the session Chicago will
protest the proposal to let collegians
play on the semi-pro teams in sum.
mer and to "~whitewash" athletes who
have fractured the statutes since en-.
tering the university. The other fea-
lures of the new eligibility code are
up in the air. as far as Chicago is
concerned. The Maroon authorities
declined to discuss the conference ac-
.ti0n in depreciating the employment
of ''big eight" oficials by Profession
al ball clubs.,r This recommendation.
which was advanced by Professor. IT.
w. Johnston Of Indiana and accepted
by a majority VOTE: Ii regarded az 4
delicate matter at the Maroon camp,
and. Chicago's. stand isanot. likely to be
announced until the next meeting Of
the faculty delegates.
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MAT ARTISTS
-
To HAVE TRY.0u7
ID ."t 70.
Twenty-F Five Local Men Will
Compete For Place on the .
Team Facing Peg =:

The,try outs for the Y. NJ. c. A.
wrestling team will take place tonight.
Director widman has been urging his
mat artists on all the past week and
everybody is now ripe for a lively
tussle 'on the mat, tonight. .
Much interest il being .evinced in
the city, and especially by. h lovers
Of athletics as to the coming Winni-
peg Y. NC. A. vsl Grand Forks Y.
NJ; G, A. wrestling tournament on
best Wrestling. tournament ever held
In. the city. There will be matches
gdlore--sfx OF them.in ali..s There will
be one match for each class. Each
of. the Canadian: wrestlerS holds a
it'll: In. the class in which he enters.
So the result Will be worth consid-
efable in the way OF distinction II the
Grand forks men: succeed IN winning.
The winnipeg team, with The weight
and standing. Of each man. is as fol-
aees Ak,ns=Miaats.:' J. ,v =. cham;
rionship Of Canada. present weight
LBS. pounds. 1910. :. ~ j
chrts Akins-Iaght, weight cham
pton. Of Canada 1910. .welter weight
weiterweight. champion OF Manitoba,
1911; present weight 14s pounds.
Jas. McKinnon-welter and light
weight champion, Y. NJ. C. A.. 1910-11;
president weight LA pounds.
P. Reskon-Lightweight champion.
present weight IA pounds.
Alex. Mcintosh - Featherweight
championship Of. Manitoba 1910-11;
featherweight championship Y. NJ. c
A. 1901: present weight l14ipounds
q Atkins will wrestle in the light
heavyweight. class. 176 pounds. -
Each match will be decided by the
first fall or go a limit of Is minutes
The "wreetlers are to weigh in at the
ranEside.
There will be about Is local wres.
tiers compete. in. the try-outs tomor.
row night. vigfus Olasson is back in
the game and will be in the try-outs
tomorrow night. GLEASON is a strong
and clever wrestler, and, 4 ne gets 8
place on. the team, there is no. doubt
that he viii prove a valuable mar FOL
the locals - :. 49,"
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fighters in the ring. among them
three champion, Wolgast. lightweight;
Abe Attell. featherweight, and Cou-
Ion. bantam.
johnny Kilbane of Cleveland was
introduced as the opponent Of Attell
in the Washington birthday match.
Feb. 90. "One Round" Hogan issued
Il challenge. and Freddie Welsh, the
British boxer, accepted it on the spot.
The fight is scheduled some time in
| March.
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K[EAN IS0UT
FOR WORLD TITLE
ST., -. - az..
Fast Skater Comes Very
Near Equalling Worlds
Record

Minneapolis Feb. Sin a race. q
the H%ippodoine last Saturday night IL
which Charles, Fisher Of Milwauke,
and Kaad of:the Illinois A. c. were en-,
cred, Mclean led the field under TIL,
wire and. negotiated the distance /,
80 2-5 seconds. Although not closet,
pressed, Mclean came. within 3-5 Of ,
second Of equaling the worlds record
The ice was in almost perfect condi
little more effort he could have huni
up q new record. He announced, i'm,
mediately after the race, that h,
would go the quarter against time
An entirely new sheet Of ice has beer
prepared for the trial.
Mclean Wins. Easily.
The Chicago skater found little DIFF
dculty in winning both the quarter
mile and flve-mile Saturda.
men Of International regulations
Nineteen were entered In the quarter
and twenty in the five-mile. Two one.
mile preliminary heats for the five
mile event eliminated all but eight ant
the same number remained for thu
quarter after four heats.
The half-mile. the mile and the two.
mile races will be staged tonight, ant
II Mclean does as we'll ~ on the open
Ing night, he will represent the ives
In the international races which viii
be. hold in Boston February 16.
Fancy skating by Miss Elfreds
Teuseau and John Bruce. a one-milt
novice race. were other features Of
last Saturday nights program. Mel.
son Denny and Drucky. all Of Mime.
apolts. fought hard for the honors
and Prucky third. The : time wa,
1858 LIS. .
- Large Crowd Present.
A large crowd was on hand and
proved to be unusually demonstrative
Music was, furnished by the First
Regiment band and everything went
off without q hitch from first to last
Julian T. Fitzgerald. secretary OF the
Western association. was the official In
charge William Brennan. the Ma
tional league umpire. did the an
nouncing. Last Saturdays sum-
maries:
Quarter Mile-Frst heat, Kaad
first. Hansleman second. Time. Al
seconds.
second heat. Gunderson first, Nc
Lean second. Time 10 2-5. -.
Third heat. Fishe first. McGeever
second. Time. 40 rs.
second. Time ~ as. -.
Final heat, Mclean first, Gunder-
son second, Fisher third. Time,
80 2.6.
Mile Race for Novices-Denny first,
Nelson second, Drucky. third. Time,
1855 l.5. ~.
Five-mile Race (two one-mile heats,
four to qualify)-First heat. Kaad
first. Olson second. Grieb third len.
sen fourth. Time. $3.50.
Second heat. Mclean first, Fisher
SECOND. Gunderson third. oevar
fourth. Time 1908 3-6. -
Final heat, Mclean first. Fisher sec.
oud. Kaad third, Olson fourth. Time,
1906 4-5.
Judges-George G. sudheimer. Will
liam L. Price. George A. Barton.
Timers. 8. Johnston. J.. T. sF1tz-
gerald.
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LOCALS WIN
IN u GAME

Grafton. N. D., Feb. lin a hard
fought basketball game. the second
halt, Of which was all but a roueh-and
tumble free.for.all, the Grand Forks
high school team defeated the
Grafton team. rs to 10. The nrst half
Of, the game was. fast and interesting.
bit in the second. half both feams and
several spectators mixed IT. several
times. Snip o'Kssfe. Of the Grand
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. Go f9rk TI F H. So Spa anxious xu is zbysco; the Polish wrestler. o meet
ne PA refe re- and arrange the purse to suit himself Zbysco avs that
ee VI w years II las REC hare to get on a Dol with tn champion. ut so
a M.I mas laMeo. during this slim II e claims that he has defeated every mat
arust IN the country n believes he is h only wrestler who has av
cnaneeet 10 o the title from the American. During his long career o. the
mat 1o!sco mas oy n edefcat chalked u p against him and that n by
.Gotch IN Chicago in 1909. At that time the Pole claimsh he vas practicaIv
a novice at tn catch-a CATCH style of wrestling bmt hs mproyc as
MS record since them shows. Zbyscos neX matchw will b. with Racieyich
the n 1t al Bin in hi city February y. The general opinion If the experts is
ina M Pole Will experience little difficulty in pinning the Italians shout
ders TO me nat Tn pair met here recently and the Italian o o a
his wrestling partner. Paul Schmidt. NN "''" "o VI"
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-02-05

Forks team, and Newgaard. Of the
Grafton team. were both taken out
during this half on account of rough
playing.
The lineup was az follows:
Gand Forks Grafton.
Armstrong. .......R.F. Newgaard and
- E. Ofstedahl
Welsh. Berg
Coulter ....:......c....... johnson
Jackson.......R.G...c onstedah,
Burfening ..LG........ Vigness
Summary: Baskets from field,
Welsh 1. Coulter 1, O'Keefe 6, Bur-
fleming l. Newgaard 1, Berg 8, john
son l; free throws. O'Keefe z. Vigness,
8. Referee. Ed. Lane.
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almost thirty years ago. says one
of the few survivors of those glorious
times, when John L. Sullivan was on
one OF his great ll-comers
trips, / was attached to his staff, and
circled the country with the mighty
warrior 1t so CHANGED that We had
an off day in Chicago, and, while al
breakfast, we CHANGED to read OF a
fight slated TO come off that evening.
Ii was to be cheap affair, in some
barn or lonely building, with TWO
stockyards heavy weights as the COM
petitors, and of neighborhood inter
est only-yet the moment John had
read of the affair he refused TO even
talk of future business till plans had
been made whereby he could see the
battle. Just one of the absurd, freak
ish moods that hit men of genius IN
every line. John said he wanted to
see that fight, and I knew there
would be no living with him arfess
he did see II, ton.
Understand, young fellow growE
ed John, I don't want lot of dubs
and rubes staring at me. Seee Just
YOU and me and few pals 60 out
there, sit quiet in the back and watch
these guys bat each eother round.
twill be rare bit of fun for the
evening. You so find out where it's
TO be and get tickets for six-here's
the money
THAT night John l. all unknown
by the crowd, journeyed out to tiny
dance hall back of the yards, where
the contest was to be quietly waged.
We got In all right, sat in the back
OF the hall and attracted no attention.
Toward IL o'clock an agitated man
climbed into the extemporized arena.
Gents said he, ] regret to say there's
not much of a chance of fight to-
night Bill Mccarthy, as you all
know, was to meet Buck Bonannon.
McCarthy's not showed up, nor sent
no word. Looks like cold feet. gen.
tIemen. Being as there is nobody
here that could meet Buck Bonannon,
It'll have TO be called Off And
here a big man rose in the back of
the hall Go right ahead with the
doings,' Numbered the great voice OF
John l.. Sullivan. Get Bonannon in
the ring. I'll meet him
whats YOUR name, then" shout
cd the announcer. LJOnH SFlNH6u
Mike .Maloney, from Boston, he bel
lowed, and moved down toward the
ring. Stop him? Yes. would-if
wanted my head Knocked off my sys-
TEN. 1t was Johns idea Of a, good
joke, and it had TO go through,
None OF the crowd knew Sullivan,
though several remarked that this
man Maloney looked a good deal like
John LIS pictures, and Bonannon
grinned with glee at the prospect of
an easy mark. The grin faded when
sullivan, clad in borrowed tights and
with that fearful look in his eyes that
won half his fights before the gong
climbed into the ring. Briefly the an
nouncer. spoke:
aTn his corner. Buck Bonannon.
we'll and favorably known TO you ALL
In this corner, Mike Maloney Of Bos-
ton. who has volunteered to meet Mr.
Rnnannon, and who. though a strang-
or TO MS, will do the best he can!
Shake hands. J.. /. 49,. -.s..,.
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that has often caused trouble in close
matches, has been eliminated, as we'll
as the rule making it obligatory for
thea contestant to announce whether
he has been touched, fair or fonl.
II has also been the custom to
award a point to fencer when his
rival steps off the strip or when he
turns or covers his body with his
arms In such way as to make it
impossible for the attacker to score 4
legal point. No points will be added
hereafter. Instead the Offending con-
testant will have a point deducted
from his total.
The size4of the saber has been re-
duced TO conform with the one in use
in Europe. 1t is to be thirty.fiye
inches long, half an inch in width and
not more than one-Quarter of an inch
at the point. The total number of
points necessary to win a bout has
been reduced from nine 20 seven.
Double touches instead of counting
nil viii cause one point to be de-
Quoted from each swordsman's score.
The stop thrust has been eliminated,
making it imperative now for the
defender to parry before lunging.
The three prong point d'arret has
been adopted for dueling sword COM
petition. 1t is a triangular arrange
ment on top of the button and is
wrapped with the whipping. When it
touches any part of the fencer's cloth,
ing it leaves a slight impression,
thereby helping the officials in find
ing the point of contact Judges may
no longer hullify a touch or double
touch. ~ p y
By an important constitutional
amendment women fencers have been
made eligible to membership in the
league, 1t is hoped this action will
be stimulus to the development of
the sport among the women. The
women's national championship will
be held in New York during the lat.
ter part of April, in conjunction with
the title meet for men. -~z>a g.. ..r-
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the condition OF Tim Sullivan thai
other hnous Democratic leader. who
is now so seriouGly III that his recoy-
cry is doubtful. He disparaeed all op-
timistic talk Of his eventual good
health. Tain't in the cards. l was
tc see him two weeks ago. and he isn't
gein to get we'll. :
Corners goth his name OF "FIngy"
from an incident OF many years ago,
when warm friend Of his shot or
chopped OF the thumb or hts LEFT hand
because of some dare tfn doesn't
care so much for che appellatf6n ii re.
cent years, but he can't lose such
a picturesque title.
.keyer Held Office.
In spite OF his great political power.
and in spite OF Eis two newspapers
and legions Of friends, he has never
held Office, and doesn't intend to II he
can help It. Il got It on them guys
he explained, got Il on Charley
Sweeny and all them guys. could
get what | wanted |. reckon. but I
don't want. get on my Yacht and
have better time than any OF EN-.
When my boy grows up III give him
everything N then III quit. .
As soon as "Fingy, struck the Pa
lace he took up his po
bar and sent out word 70 old friends
that he was on hand -and ready. They
had to come to him. though he would
lot absolutely refuse TO seek them out
4 they were located at tome refresh
ment booth Of equal stlndIng witt ehs
one he was in. Later IN the after.
room his wife and friends took him for
1 trip into ChinatowB. which he didn't
fancy much. Gee, but I'm glad to get
Ihcm women out of the place. he
calculated as he regained his position
y the Palace. I'VE 90 into them Chink
stores, n stick around n then nv
wife hicks me for few hundred. oh
Eell!" up went the glass, and with a
Here's how" he addressed lis taten-
ion to matters of more merit.
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HON. SCHOOL FOR
BOYS TO ENTERTAIN

There will be some large doings in
the line of entertainment ut the HO-
nolulu School for Boys In Kaimuki, on
Monday evening, and from the number
who have signified their willingness
to attend. 1t is expected that there
will be quite large crowd.
There will be four sections to the.
entertainment consisting oil Christ.
mas scenes by moving pictures, fancy
dances, a farce and other features
that will well. repay any one visiting
the school. The entertainment will
be by the students of the school
superintendent Blaekman says that
all friends of the school can consider
themselves invited to the entertain
ment and will be welcomed cordially.
The entertainment will start at
seven o'clock sharp 50 that the long
program can be carried through be-
fore the hour gets too late.
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new TALES TOLD AT THE RINGsIDE

Some sort of rusty bell rang and
Sullivan stepped forward. while Bon
annon looked nervously at the fero-
cious face, beetling brows and mighty
arms. They spared lightly for a few
seconds and then John rushed 1t
was all over before the startled crowd
could realize what had happened.
John swung his great right arm like
a club, catching poor Bonannon
acfoss the face and then plunged one
fist into his Adams apple. Bonannon
fell heavily and rose no more till car
ried to his corner. lie
John L., playing the farce to its
limit, solemnly demanded and receiy-
ed the miserable purse, 500. Going
over to where Bonannon sat, still dir
~. John showed the hundred into his
limp hand, shook the hand and turn
ed away.
- Twas worth the money he CUR.
gled. Twas a great evening. e
3 "And as we went out, the awe
struck crowd, parting to make way,
one old tad fairly conyulsed John l..
by barking:
= ITS the strong la-ad yez, are, but
wait till We face John l.. Sullivan.
He's the guy to bate dozen min like
ye.
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Ry ERNEST N. SMITH
'peciill Star-BilIietIn COrreSp0nde

Especial Star-Btlietin Corresponds
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Dee
Did any of you who are interes y
politics-and that means most ry.
oIe-eyer hear of any prominf pc,
liiician who hadn't been caricau
: Thora 10 ono rbouob and just
came to town. -.s:& :.
those .oonoraI, convar,sa tion 1ldn't
be printed verbatim? s.
That's hardly a fair quet, lo'
there have been some in oiuiu'
and the memory of their ba y ac-
GGaintance with the Englist suase
sticks in my mind yet = =
I,o,an,, Nom Gbon.., &, o;dears.
Bnt this man could eID your
best "cussers" in blue sml
. Did you ever lear of a clan' or
even a diplomat, who cqsrazelts
tel, the newspapers hoEy Wie
nicsed me for my rolf yen Jolly
Il at enterprising but ind h' spouse
- II ~ :" wonderf,,, ~ no cGa do
these three things we'll
But "Fingy" Come H. anu. he
las come to San Fran ioI piIei
visit. Be it known neIe -ti-at
"Fingy" is the leadin mo- AUG po-
htician of New YORK; anu ne 70
TIC man who did un hyoiie
else to put Sulzer eoSet nol
CGir-according to aS ne tetis
ito he came for .o li'e' i'0H
-. o. so;d H. maven never carfcat-
,.rod him They Ethey use his
~ - +oar.,nb incte3he newspapers
rcTTdn,t nI,ota h furately at any
80 ~ oct tblitions accepted
b. the mail me4
80 .n,ors,o,s poB-or activities |
should say. H man anons Hill
Thi-ty-t;vo go he was long
shoreman on i"io uocAs' nc u
tending to roll 'Nei 'Ne Wy '''e'
Or HalaniS