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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
MARATHON RUNNERS
REQUIRE STEADY WORK
Entrants in Commercial Club
Event Should Follow Sys-
tematic Training.
HINTS FOR ATHLETES
Suggestions That Will Prove
Beneficial to Aspirant Who
Has No Coach.
HINTS FOR ATHLETES

Long distance or cross-country running
is one Of the finest and most healtlful OF
sports II carried on under proper condi-
rions, and tho Salt Lake Commercial club
ls doing a great good for the game In the
intermountain territory by promoting the
fve-mile oross-city race 90 be held early
next month. Az. a means Of developing
endurance OF wind and limb. as well as a
general upbuilder of the entire body. dis
tanoe running stands pre-eminept among
sports The modified marathon staged
for December s will arouse widespread
interest not only In Utah. but IN other
sections OF the country wherever amateur
athletics are encouraged
A run Of this character, however. calls
for some preparation by intending COM
petitors n is essential that every en-
trant should train faithfully so that he
will be able TO put his best into the game
without chance OF injury TO his constitu-
tion And there is right and wrong
way TO train. Therefore, the following
hints may prove useful TO would-be con-
tenders In the long run who are not able
10 get the assistance OF regular coach
or trainer to guide them in their prep
running as a sport that is liza BILE to hurt
young athletes are not always aware thet
nearly all OF the breakdowns that occur
in race Of this kind are the result OF
under trimming or over-training Tho run
ner who IS in good physical condition on
December 6. and feels that he is equal 10
the best race OF his life. will most likely
be strong contender and need not wQrry
about hurting himself.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
Time for Weight.

After setting the matter OF poundage
IN each division the commission will take
up the II after when the competitors for
championship bout must make weight.
IN IN England u is The rule for all compe-
utors In such contests TO make weight
az y. m on the day OF the bout. This
means that the fighters make the weight
IN England eight hours before the bout
rnnee ttr pace. In the interval between the
!line tne weights are made and the con-
sest takes place the boxers are afforded
9itanNya Mien,y OF TINE In which to take on ad-
The The New York athletic commission
tllnis The English rule provides too
nany , hours between the time the
Meisnts are made and the contest takes
pidce. lhey VIII suggest that the
weiShls for championship bout be
,na aue nov less than five hours before the
uen step INTO the ring and not more
lr,ti lnan That speciiied number OF hours
ms = ms suggestion. if adopted by the Inter
iiittiohal Boxing union. wil have no bear
.S ,S o', ,he commissions rule providing
.nat an weights for contests in the state
t.,e ,,ust oe made at the rIngs,de prospect
,tevo,, tHe o, ihe weishtJ made five hours pre-.
one OF lae interesting items In Brey-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
SEEK UNIFORMITY IN
WEIGHT OF BOXERS
European and American Com
missions Likely to Reach
Agreement.
By BUD

The state athletic commission in
their session recently took under con-
sideration suggestion made by Victor
Ireyer of the French Federation of
Boxing clubs that uniform scale of
weights be adopted in every country
where boxing bouts are held. The COM
mission considered the matter tenta-
lively.
Unofficially, Judging from the opin-
ion expressed by one or two Of the
members of the commission, it may be
said that the commission will coincide
with Breyer's views; that there will
be a uniform scale of weights adopted
and that all championship contests
must be fought under the poundage
named.
Ever since the state athletic commits
sion has been In existence it has tried
to establish an international boxing
union which would have for its object
a uniform scale of weights and re-
ciprocal understanding relative to the
enforcement Of all suspensions and pun"
ishments handed out to boxers who
have violated the rules. Breyer's let
ter is the nearest approach to the uni
fleation of the suggestions of the new
law
Present Systems.
The scale of weights in force in
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
Johnson Ignored !.

The big thinSS .Se RE-
Ghan,p snxlng p.0Vil clubs Is Is, =, :
nize JACK SEsSsr Su"i inpis.
Johnson IS ouI S rVs.ssrst, !. 4
not lI,nS lSngsp gSNpIon. ~ II
that wherever y. oFIi,5
sane. sanction, ., F France u, tS'
Se"ps be permitted 10 As II
for Ira the ant, and Enss u
4dbSson A%staen he e,cs..[,aps c.pagpts
save In switle'
tralia- ,.,or-s leur
Intornatlonsi rbsn7
hea vyweishsss Nj, Jobn.
noun,cl,nIsSn no1,,,s,Isn of crime lIls II
eomEI'rt eo1,ld not hold hold 'Ds ssali
when Brew mol ~
s1oSs. S,a@s 11s 1csls .,,sl. ~
GsSrFss S,on. and 81 Billy ysos s'ii::; 4;
the tjtle. haU U~lddle-ss5
snf enIp y u t. fssessi'sGsfis
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
SEAT TIE Bl[L|
TO Be REl|
Dugdale Disappai|
1913 Showing;
Shakeup u

SEATTLE Nov. S.-M|
ball club viii be reo'Tss1
son Of 1914
President Dugdale rsu
tails OF the coming
admits that he vin ~
changes.
There was son1em4
Seattle team Of lsil q
finished third, and ~
second to the last r11
the material was %
whole, the stoY q @s,1
Injuries 10 Eton.ns
Second Bassman M
pIicable batting SUM
Shaw explain Hhy W
commanding lead y
fore the middle dstsn9
In the second hik ~,
attic did not Seen
advantage Of the oygcs;, q. :,
to the front. For ~ w. 4, +
tumbled, and ssatile ::
After the new paIS y
local team did nue.
self with the fans. ~ ~.
not impress one y. y
the run next seas9p' =.
Il tho team bad ", ~
there would hays ~ -:
a biz shaksup IT.
consequently PreSa'1, "a ~.
task OF giving ms
overhaubnS, ~. ,,,,s< I
divjduai Viewpoint"
dale. "they we're Eocsa "a
other they did MOI
sst should. Putting !
somsMIins so fsnd out vhli i
remedy. -
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
Walking Beneficial.

IN important Item in any system of
training should be a walk before break
fast every mOrning-wet or tine-of from
one 10 two miles. This gives keen
edge 90 the appetite and good fcunda-
ton for the days work "a Is also good
for the wind. and this Is one % the main
requirements OF q long run.
= quick. short stride is better IN a
long distance than long. high action.
The latter Is likely TO tire me runner
quickly in the knee and thigh muscles.
4 steady, even pace IS the one which
tells for distance work. Crack runners.
often have Enack OF changing their
gait for while In a long spin. but this
- merely 10 inviSorate the circulation OF
The legs a good practice Is TO do some
stationary running in ones bedroom, IL
the morning hike ~ out of the ques-
lion. Plenty OF walking exercise every
day II most beneficial. a sponge down
with tepid water should follow every
run.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
Barney Duffy Banker

our in Kansas two Pirate pitchers arc
spending the winter counting the dough
in the banks OF their dads Tho elder
Hendrix rs bank cashier at SlilueIl.
Kan. Rsrney Duffy's father acts IN q
similar capacity IN the First National
bank or Parsons, Kan
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
Wholesome Food Necessary.

with regard 10 food-an important
item In training for distances-as long
as tile athlete confines himself TO good,
plain wholesome food in moderation he
cannot 10 FAR wrong. Well-oooked beef.
mutton, chicken, eggs or fish; green
vegetab bIes. tapioca. rice or other milk
pud6ings. stewed and fresh fruit. stale
bread or toast cocoa or weak tea and
an occasional cup OF coffee, viii I'LL the
bill nicely. Avoid candies. pastries,
soups and highly seasoned foods. such
made dishes. Mastcate all food thor
uughy. IL will Insure good digestion
and nutrition. Many distance Zen have
achieved wonderful results on nom
meat diet. eating nuts. fruits. cereals.
cheese. beans. lentlS whole wheat
bread and fruit juices. These foods are
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
GAME at-"KELso.

Go Weak: 1913 In better. It is forced Al
once anyway.
(b) s-1s. 24-1s BIT, 1s-H, 7-2.. 3z-27
2Az5. 27-2s. $50 31-2e.-white wins.
And here Is good blindfold game played By
the brilliant youth who threw Newell W. Banks
out CT the running at Cedar Point:
GAME 3B-"KELSO."
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09

ers letter was aa as'ds'
the commlssloIn. slI.sS Ss s..
ssatiS es the champions .
respective re- divislonl
~ rtyyweight-Abe:y8ap1s',i> :8ps n
o. cb country 70 On nsss'j,
ton ton contest 10
ship.) ,.s,-Jehu5
Feathcrwelsht-,,,; feather t,,;'I's q
Lightwelght1walSs'ssy,11
Welterweight,n,;Ts . 2
from each counsii ca,ssi .
elimlnatlon col''s'
'SMiiItddiewelehty..;sgtss,,s'r s.
Light -meJebt-Abes
tested between
Icanette.)
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09

1t will be seen by glancing at these
two scales thai there is little or no dif-
terence between the foreign and the
American scales. The foreign call the
boxers TO compete in that division up to
~ pounds. The Americans limit II to
los pounds. The American scale calls
Tor three pounds less than tho foreign
IN the bantamweight class. In the
ieatherweiSht division the American
scale Is one pound under the foreign. In
the lightweight division both adopt 135
pounds. In the welterweight the AmerI-
can scale is two pounds less than the
IoielSn and the same Thing applies in the
nlodleWeight division. The weights are
Uniform In America ana Europe in the
Ign, i,si'1-heavyweight class and in the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
Time for Training.

When ne warmed up n bit his mid
riff folded over his waist bands, the
way fat mans neck eneroaches on
the rim OF his collar. Sam evidently
knew that he was not equipped for a
long. journey, for he, was notably saw
ing IN the matter Of leg exertion. lie
boxed straight legged and natfooted,
and stalEed rather than skipped while
following Lester and trying to. corner
him.
Now. the writer does not insist that
II viii be impossible for Langford to
rid himself Of his surplus avoirdupois,
but am of the belief that IL would
take at least three months TO strip
Laugford S frame 10 athletic propor-
tions and rcnder him clear piped.
And IN this connection fwb questions
arise: Does Sam retain sufficient inter-
est iu the game 10 forego his habits
of easy living aud set himself in.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
lOhlcago Daily NeWs.l
Played at Columbus. Ohio, betwoen Harry Lie
harmzn hllndfnlded M i Tcmnla

(a) This IL q safe limo for white
(h) This move looks weak, 1+Es Is better.
(c) Harry makes the best move here
te) The same elbows Lieberman can play we'll al
bIlndrold play.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
tai I.--i2 AMI Z;-is arc usually played here
th) powerful move.
tci D'Orio deity ciinchss his advantage

This game shows how quickly Shaw seizrs hi,
! advantage Here the veterans excellent end play
II shown 10 best advantage when tested by tho
willy italians t-ickincsS. Not for nothing did
! ouF atubborD Yankee take his trimmings from
Champion Barker IN the long ago.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
Evnrs Likes zahel

! CHICAGO Nov. S--Manager Eyers of
| The Chicago Cubs baiieves be has made
| = vaiDaNie lind IN Pitcher label who
| piayed With Winnipeg this year.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
OF 1l-5. and l5-Io.

~, dnd Ib-IV. :
(g) Tricky; II 1872. then s-A draws
th) The onding is well played and Shaw neatly
sidesteps the difficult Strickland poDition. which
requires very exact play to win.
This Is how the editor fell before the vet
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
Black,

Checker and chess headquarters, Y. NJ c. A..
State and First South streets. Address COM
municatlons to D A. PlumJy, No. Concord
place. Salt Lake City.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
Checkers
Nov. 0. 1918.
At the commence.

At the commence
ment Of a game
Black men occupy
squares numbered i
to IL, The White
men those numbered
Il to 32, Black AL
ways moves nrst-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
SAM LANCFORD IN NO
CONDITION TO FIGHT
Must Train Hard Before He
Can Meet "Gunboat"
Smith.
By w. w. NAuGHToN.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. s.-Judging
from the way promoters in various
public pugilistic centers are reaching
for Sam Langford" :" Gunboat" Smith
match, it would appear ns though a
bout between the fighters named is
looked upon as the last word in heavy
weight disputes.
Recent happenings, however, do not
favor any such view as this. The New
York papers were pretty much Of a
unit in giving Joe jeanette credit for
the better showing when he boxed Sam
Langford in the city named few
weeks ago, and 1t certainly cannot be
said that the preponderance Of opinion
among New York critics was TO the
effect that "Gunboat' Smith had a
clear lead over Carl Morris when the
latter earned disqualification through
striking foul blow.
From what the writer read about the
latter bout he gathered that the ma
jority Of the eastern sporting writers
thought another Smith Morris tilt
should be arranged in order to settle
the question of their superiority.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09

lal OriElaal. Shaw alwayr 1
'bl s'-i' see'or 70 give black the lAhorlns
,el Taking nll advantage o, tho atua,iou.
"a h boomerang.
fsi \ ricver
"a Tempting but u io-is. then iE-l. N--i
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
LangfOrd Not Fit.

Leaving aside for the time being the
question Of who's who in the heavy
weight kingdom, there are reasons for
arguing that a Smith-Langford match
is matter that should be allowed to
hang over while
Just at present Langford's condition
is such that he is far from being fit
subject for championship contest. He
is so gross, in fact, that after he has
eXerted himself for few rounds on n
boxing platform he seems to puff out
like the frog in the fable, and he cuts
a ridiculous figure.
Someone may say. "Oh, that can all
be corrected with few weeks hard
work, but here again there is room
for argument.
There comes n time in the experience
of all athletes when the flesh which ac-
cumulates is there TO stay, and it is
beginning TO look as though Langford
had reached that stage. He boxed a
couple of times In New York after his
return from Australia, and his roly
poly conformation excited comment.
When he came west to tackle Jack
Lester in the oil field belt it was an
nonnced from day to day that Sam s
rotundity was disappearing. When he
stripped in the arena, however, Sam
was so fnt that he seemed embarrassed
about It.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
BIack-I. 6. 10. q.
PROBLEM NO. IL.
BY w, ], Wrny.

BIack-1, 6. 10. 2s
White-l5. IA. 27. g..
White 20 play and win.
The following the last crossboard games
played between D'orio and Shaw al The local club
during the Chicago experts recent visit:
GAME 32-"EELSO
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
Short Bouts Advisable.

And here is the biggest menace of
all To match Sam LaDgford with any
good man in his present shape would
be tantamount to offering premium
on trickery. He is in no shape to do
himself Justice, if really hard pressed,
and out of consideration for the men
who are boxing it would be wise to
eliminate Sam from the championship
prospect until he has toned down his
proportions to a considerable extent.
The writer is not advocating that
Langford be thrown out of employment
altogether. Sam, like everyone else,
has the butchers bill and the grocer s
bill to meet, and the writer, for one,
hopes that the handlers of short bouts
will avail themselves of Sam 3 services
just as often as they can. And it may
be, if Sam has not become too indo-
lent altogether, such short bouts aud
their attendant preparation will do
something toward fitting him for
really serious go with "Gunboat"
Smith or some other good man later.
Right now if Langford figured in an
important match and happened to lose,
ugly rumors would surely arise.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
Present Systems.

The scale of weights in force il
England, France, Switzerland, Bel
GUM and America Is as follows:
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
Common Sense Essential.

In getting ready for a five-miie race
such as this the first requirement is 70
eliminate smoking and alcoholics. Smok-
Ing is bad for the wind OF any athlete,
and in contest where endurance is the
first essential a strict observance OF this
rule must be followed.
Common sense is the main thing In
training. Most athletes do not suffer SC
much from lack of training as from the
general tendency TO ,overtaX the muscles
in The early stages OF the training. II
- best To start with a very moderate
amount OF exercise. and gradually in
crease the work as the days go by.
There is a prevalent opinion that the
thinnest summer track suits are suitable
FOR winter work This is entirely wrong.
The athlete should take care TO be We'll
covered during his training work In the
fall and winter months Otherwise, eX-
posure may cause much stiffness and loss
OF form. II the day OF the race is not
very cold the regular track suit would be
IN order. For general training work,
however. n light weight sweater in addI-
also pair of knee pants or old pair OF
light street pants; and, lastly. but by no
means least, the footgear should consist
OF light. well-fitting shoes with stout
rubber sole which viii not bend too much.
IL the soles are too pliable, blistered feet
are likely TO result. IL Is we'll to take
great care OF the feet il at all tender.
Battle them frequently in warm salt
water, dry and souse them afterward
with alcohol or witch hazel; then apply
a little yaseline, The trouble will be we'll
repaid by sound pedal eXtremities on the
erentful day OF the race.
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Running Practice.

Coming to the question OF running prac-
uce, this must be adjusted to suit the
particular temperament and needs Of the
individual. No hard and fast rule can be
laid down as TO the amount OF work TO
be done for distance runner. One man
might thrive on lots of work which would
send another athlete hopeessly stale.
Generally speaking. IL is good plan to
alternate long and short runs. One day
hit the roads for a long, slow lope OF
three or four miles: another day take q
short: snappy spin Of about one and a half
10 two miles. The former practice win
insure STAMINA TO go the distance. while
the latter will develop the requisite speed
for the event in view. About once week
or ten days Is often enough to so the full
speed. Preserve all the vitality possible
for the race Itself. Three or four runs
"a week would probably suffice In most
"a ses 70 bring an athlete Into good shape;
this Is up TO the individual. II ne does not
happen TO have the advice of a coach
After the practice run should come a
brisk rundown with the aid OF an EN-
brocation or some kind Of lubricant. Dur
ing warm weather alcohol or witch hazel
act admlra bly,, but II the weather Is cold,
All oil base is better Olive or cocoanul
oil are excellent for keeping the muscles
supple and the joints timber. The muscles
should be well rubbed and kneaded, in
Guiding those of the arms and the back.
Take care 10 cover UP well after running.
and run no risk OF catching cold while
strains should develop, the application Of
arnIca and opodeIdoc Is often beneficial;
but, II the strain is severe one, rest is
the only
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dustriously to the task Of attaining
proper condition? II he keeps his nose
to the grindstone, and by dint of hard
work brings himself to look as he
looked couple OF years ago, may he
not find. as others have found, that re-
moving stubborn weight means reduc-
ing vitality7
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1913-11-09
Food for Thought.

There is food for thought in the
Langford case. AS he is at present he
is not fit to be sent against any man
who approaches him in class. Many
justified on the plea that his superiority
TO his opponents will manifest itself
even if his condition is faulty, but
displays OF that kind can scarcely be
described as sterling sport.
We had one of them when Lester
and Langford met at Taft, one that
made the gorge Of the oil field fans
rise, and it stands to reason they are
easier to satisfy than the blase fight
fans Of big cities.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1913-07-08
\, : ssss
SOCIETY PERSONALS.

y
Ben Anderson, who has been visit
ing for the past few days at the home
Of his aunt, Mrs. Jennie Anderson Of
North Third street. has returned to
his home at Long Lake. MINI.
Miss Frances Pierce has gone to
Forest River to spend several days
visiting at the home Of DR.. and Mrs.
Poole.
Miss Clara wardin Of the Grand
Forks Floral company left for. her
take the boat trip from Duluth and
will visit friends, in Milwaukee and
Miss Olga Knoll of Anamocse, who
has been visiting in the city for the
past few days. left last evening for
southern Minnesota. She was accom-
panied by her sister. Miss Mae Knoll
Of this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vaughn M. Way have
gone owe to Maple Lake where they
will enjoy a weeks outing.
Misses Pearl. and Florence swed-
burg have returned from Crookston
where they visited friends and rela-
tives for several days.
d: Mrs. Frank I. Bolton, nee. Ruth
Dudley, who has spent the past few
weeks Visiting IN the city as the guest
OF. her mother, Mrs. w. L. Durley of
North Eighth street. left this morn
ing for her home in Edmonton, Alta.
Miss Mamie Loucks Of Gilby spent
yesterday in the city as the guest Of
friends. She was enroute to Mime
apofis where she will enter a nurses
training school.
Miss Ethel Lasham is the guest of
Miss Elsie Brown at Maple Lake for
a few days this week.
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Bed Time Stories
HOW PETER RABBIT HELPED
OLD MAN COYOTE.
Bv Thornton W. Rnrvass

1y ~ AAtNoAh We ouIkSSS,
Copyright, 1913, by j. G. Lloyd.)
A kindly word, q kindly deed,
Is like the planting of a seed;
1t first sends forth a little root
And by and by bears splendid fruit.
When Old Man Coyote first came
to the Green Meadows to live he
chased Peter Rabbit and gave Peter
q terrible fright. After that for some
time Peter kept. very close to the dear
old briar patch, where he always felt
perfectly safe. But Peter dearly loves
to roam, and Peter is very, very curl
GUS. SO 1t wasn't long before he be-
gan to grow tired Of the old briar
patch and long to go abroad on the
Green Meadows n the Green Forest
as he always had done, and to find out
all that was going on among his
neighbours.
OF course Peter heard a great deal,
for Sammy Jay and Blacky the Crow
would stop almost every day to tell
Coyote. They told him all about how
Granny Fox had tried to make trou-
BILE between Mr.. Wolf and Prickly
Perky the Porcupine. and how she
had been found out. After they had
gone Peter sat very still for a long
time thinking 1t all over -
"H-m-m." said Peter to himself.
1T is very plain TO me that Old Man
Coyote is smarter than Granny Fox,
and that means q great deal to me.
Yes, sir, that means a great deal to
me-. It means that 1 have go to
watch out for him even sharper than
I have to watch out for Granny and
Reddy Fox. Dear me. dear me, just
as II I didn't have trouble enough as
It is!" -
As he talked Peter was sitting on
the very edge Of the old briar patch
looking toward the place where
Man Coyote took his sum nap every
day: Suddenly fhe5saw something that
made. him stop thinking about his
troubles and sit UP a little straighter