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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31
Secretary Foster Announces the
Signing of the Big
Indian
WILL GO SOUTH FOR
THE SPRING TRAINING
There May BE Hitch on Ac-
count of Claim of Fay
etteyillc to Jim.

NlsN YORK Jan. 31.--Secretary
John Y. roster OF the New York
Giants. annohnced this afternoon tnat
James Thorpe, the Carlisle Indian
athlete. ha6 been signed by his club.
and wnulr report tomorrow afternoon
at 2 O'Clock lie viii go south with
the CLANS for the spring training.
The salary at which Thorpe signed
was nt. given DOT
A'thougl Thorpe signed outright
vita the Giants. il is believed that
there sill be some hitch in the pro-
ceedings III the owners OF the late
Fayetteville, n. c., clup, which Thorpe
plsyed with In 1903 and 1910, should
care To rsake a claim 10 him. Presi-
daht Ian Johnson. of the American
leag'ie. is quoted as saying that
Thorpe II still the property OF the
Fayoteyiii1 club.
II DC nor expect any trouble. The
New YorE club has done, all ii could
anu -stguVd thB Ffayer, said Secre-
tary Foster this afternoon. Whether
Thorpe is still the property OF the
Fayetteville cfHb must be investi-
gated"
Manager McGraw declared this aft
ernoon that he did not care whether
Thorpe was pitcher or a first base,
man.
"He has the muscle and the brain
and Il is up 10 me 10 locate the spot
where he will be OF most value to the
team was the word the Giant leader
sent here.
McGraw personally ciosed the deal
with Thorpe. Scouts from Ave DIFF
ferent teams were at Carlisle al day
yesterday trying 20 sign the Indian.
but II was not until today that the
deal was closed II is known that Nc
Graw must have bid higher than So
600, as the Cincinnati club offered
Thorpe that amount
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31

old Coney Island Athletic club abou:
fifteen years ago. George Dixon was
matched with Spider Kelly and we all
looked for a quick knockout, for
mighty few men could stand before
George when he was right. Well, this
Kelly lasted the twenty rounds, but
only by putting up as fine an exhibit
ton OF spfinting as / have ever seen.
He was frightened and started TO
run In the first round, running around
the ring until the gong rang at the
ed or the twentieth, with Dixon after
him. He sure could use his legs, and
We were afraid that George would tire
toward the end OF II and this fellow
would get him, but he kept II up,
chasing this chap round and round the
ring.
They used twenty-four foot ring
and there was plenty OF room TO
sprint. Occasionally Kelly would turn
and jab Dixon a few times and then
run again. There wasn't a real blow
struck in the entire fight.
Il saw Sharkey a few days after the
fight with Jeffries at the Coney Island
club, and he was sure a sight. He
was propped up In bed. with plaster
casts all over his body from his hips
TO his arms. He couldn't move his
arms to lift cigar and his sisteE
who acted as his nurse, had 10 put II
In his mouth for him. Four OF his
ribs were smashed, three on the left
side and one on the right
The left side of his body and face
was fearfully battered where Jefferies'
right-hand uppercuts had landed
SharkeY,s- right eve was bruised and
swollen and his face battered on the
left side. He fought almost the en-.
tire battle with his ribs caved In. and
greater courage than this have never
J seen in the prize ring"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31
Three Stories of the Prize
Ring Told by Max Rogers

Having been boxing fan for twenty
years and knowing all the great boxers
in that time, Max Rogers, the German
comedian, has gathered q fund or
funny stories OF the ring
He tells about a battle between
Stockings Conroy and Peter Maher,
which took place about sixteen years
ago in New York
They called him Stockings" says
Maxey, because he never wore any.
He was fourth rater, and Maher was
fattening them all In those days. On
this particular night, the old Broadway
Athletic club. where the bout was
held. was crowded to the caves and In
stead OF putting up a good show Con-
roy and Maher fooled around for sew
en- rounds and didn't strike blow.
1t was mighty tiresome and the
crowd welcomed the diversion when
two other lrishmen In corner, way
back among the cheap seats, started
fight on their own hook. The gang
turned in that direction, away from
the ring, and the mix-up became so in
teresting that no one was watching
the bout they paid good money to see.
Maher and Conroy also stopped fight
Ing and went over TO the ropes to see
what was going on.
Suddenly Maher remembered he
was supposed TO be in a battle, and
when Conroy was watching the other
scrap he swung from the floor and
landed a haymaker on Gonroy's jaw.
Down went Stockings, and the referee
counted him out. Still no one paid
any attention, and when the mix-up
In the corner was over and the crowd
looked toward the ring again Conroy
was being carried out and Maher was
climbing through the ropes. u
"one OF the queerest bouts I ever
saw" continues Max, was that In the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31

er and oarsman should play tennis,
handball and such sports outdoors
end take up some such practice as
boxing as an indoor exercise. The
track athlete should practice develop
ment and the more general forms or
exercise. Including baseball, rowing
-AHd- swimming fer outdoor and aff
around gymnastics for indoors.
There Is nothins petter for the
heart than athletics. within reason
and moderation. There is no inher-
tnt danger to the heart in athletics.
III tho amount OF athletic work IL IN.
creased gradually and the heart IS
gwen opportunity to adjust itself to
the changed conditions. no injurious
results will follow"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31
FIGHTERS ARE INVADING
AMERICA; DREC0LL AND WELLS CONF

he admitted that he might remain for
a considerable spell on Yankee soil.
CHICAGO, Jan. 31.--CharlIe White
Is going to go out after Jem Driscoll.
the English featberweight. who Is due
In this country this week White
says the fact that he whipped Owen
Moran, who drew with Drlscoll, en-.
titles him 70 fight with the latter.
White has given up hopes OF a fight
with Johnny Kiibane. The two men
can't get together on weights.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31
GIVE SAILOR PuoILIsT
HA-HA WHEN he QUITS
CLAIMING INJURIES


NEW YORK. Jan. S1,-Fight
fans were giving Sailor White
the merry haw-haw" today. as
result OF his weird tactics,
last night, when he quit in the
third round OF a 10-round az
fair. with Vic Mclaughlin, at
the Forty-fourth-st. Sporting
club.
McLoughlin sent In a few
stif ones In the opening rounds
and the sailor at once began
TO cover up. Shortly after the
opening OF the third verse, the
man-o-wars-man went through
a sort Of Indian war dance, TO
show how badly he had been
hurt. The referee, however.
decided otherwise, and White
withdrew from the ring.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31

Ct the haff disposed OF his rival.
turner was closing with Abbie V. and
~ the three-quarters the race began.
Turner's drive was masterful. The
gray mare drew alongside steadily; |
saw her head pass my shoulder and
creep along Honest Georges side, and
/ knew It was to be horse race.
II shook up Honest George and
drove for all knew how. He respond
ed gamely when called upon him
and fought the mare stride for stride,
while the crowd stood up and yelled
Erst for one and then for the other.
"Abbie ", stopped gaining when her
nose reached Honest Georges throat
latch, and 30 they went Ike q team
between lines OF yelling. hat-wavins
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31
pro6ubfe ftnS-ups viii be:
HORTON SETS RECORD
IN SKATING HURDLES

SARANAC LAKE. N. Y. Jan. 81
A new record. was entered on the
books today. as a. aftermath to the
international skating championships.
In the 220-yard hurdles, Edmund Hor-
ton, OF Saranac Lake, finished far
ahead OF his competitors, In 23 As
seconds The previous record was 20
seconds nat
The 440-yard race was won by II. Y.
Wheeler, OF Montreal; the mile event
by Bobbic Mclean, OF Chicago. who
also ran away with the twomile con-
vpEt.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31

men. Turner tried every tick TO lift
the mare ahead, but although he was
pushed to his limit, Honest George.
with the aid OF the light-running bike,
was able TO stall of the gray until
the wire was reached. Had | ridden
in high wheel sulky that day. !
would probubly have lost the race
Accounts OF this race by turf writ.
ers add something to Geer's story
They agree that the last two heats
were of the most brilliant trotted ovol
the famous Glenville track, and thai
the wizardry of E. +. Geers provec
too much for the combined skill q
Goldsmith, Hickok and Turner ans
alone made the outclassed Homes
George unbeatable.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31

The only chance had fttt
the bicycle sulky and used it, the
others sticking to the high wheels
1t was race marked by heavy bet
ting. Honest George money pouring
into the pools.
5 Il won the first heat from Sprague
Goldust. but lost the second. Honest
George breaking while trying TO hold
tho pole position, so | laid him up.
The day was suffocating and my
horse benefited by taking IT easy.
'In the third heat Hazel wilkes
felt the effect OF winning the previous
one and was not cotnendsr,
Turning into the stretch, Gtarr
rallied Little Albert and overlook us
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31
az eEoRoE q. puLEoRp.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, Jan. 3l.--Did you
ever see great harness horse race?
Do you recall the intense silence at
the inish; nothing save the thrum-
ming of steel-shod hoofs punctuating
The stiffness: the high held heads and
distended nostrils OF the lighting
equines; the far-fung front feet and
powerful driving hinquarters; the
whirling wheels; the tense position o.
the drivers; the winners name. az
claimed by thousands. as they flashed
past the wire?
DO you enjoy all this?
Guess we are all alike in one re-
spect-we like to hear and TO read
about great horse races anyway
| know / do, and that's why went
out 70 Billings park TO hear the
worlds best reinsman, Edward r..
cPop') Geers. tell the story OF some
of the greatest sulky races.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31
Thorpe Gan Keep HIS
Trophies II He WISHES

ST. LOUIS, MO-, Jan. 31-Jim
Thorpe, Indian athlete, cannot be
forced TO return the trophies he wor
at the Olympic games, and America
cannot be forced TO give up the points
credited to It's team by the winnings
made by Thorpe, according to Edward
l.. Tobin, OF This city, secretary of the
western branch OF the A. A. u. Tobin
bases his statement upon the rule of
the A. A. ". which provides that the
consideration OF the standing OF an
amateur must be upon evidence sub
mitted 3 0days after the latest ath.
fetip event in which he participated
IF the A. A. ". Is trying to advance
amateur athletics, the eastern branch
OF the organization is going about tin
q mighty peculiar way" said Tobin.
The rules say that protest as TO
professionalism, eligibility. fairr ess
and any form of protest must be heard
not more than 80 days after the event
about which the question is raised,
has occurred.
"The case of Thorpe should be
openly presented to the is representa-
tiyes who made up the Olympic com
mittee, and let them decide whether
he must give mp his trophies. Presi-
dent Sullivan, OF the eastern branch
OF the A. A. a. Is not needing an i'm
-pottant law-of the nrganization !"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31

LONDON. Jan. 31.-"Luther Nc
Carty Is the big game I'm stalking"
said Bombardier Wells. the British
champion pugIlist, today, as he pre-
pared TO sail from Liverpool. tomor.
row. aboard the MauretanIa. for New
York.
With Jem Malloy, his manager,
Wells Will invade America a second
time. because OF his inability to get
matches In England and France, and
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31
CENTRAL HIGH USED NOVEL METHOD
TO PREPARE FOR ADRIAN HIGH FIVE

A novel method has been used by
Central high school basketball men
to prepare for their game with Adrian
high school at Adrian tonight.
Adrian has small gymnasium.
about as long as the Central gym is
vide. SO Coach Buss has swung the
baskets at Central gym around half
way. placing them at the sides Of the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31
EAST MEETS WEST
ON INDIANS COURT

Renewing basketball relations after
two years Of estrangement, Eastern
and Western high school fives meet
st the Boulevarders' court this ey5
nlng.
While few predictions are being
made. Eastern 10 confident that II
will be able to humble the Cowboys
Cecisively.
The game will arouse much OF the
old baseball rivalry that was evident
in former years.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31
GRAND MERE TAKES THE
FIRST FROM CLEVELAND

CLEVELAND, O.. Jan 31.--The
Grand Mere hockey team, OF Quebec,
will rest today, following their victory
over the Cleveland Athletic club sep
tet here, last night. by score OF 4
to I The last game Of the two-game
series with the local club will be
played Saturday night, the Canadians
insisting on a two-days' rest between
games.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31
cEEAs AN INSTITUTION

II seems like sarcasm 10 tell
you who Ed Geers Is. He is
an Institution. For more than
80 years he has driven harness
horses and for years has been
without a peer as trainer, de-
veloper and driver In his ca
reer, scandal has never breath
ed its foul breath upon him. He
holds place in the affect
OF the American people that
only one other horseman attain.
ed. and that was Hiram Wood
run.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31
"Y" BASKETBALL FIVE
On CANADIAN TRIP

The Y. NJ. c. A basketball team
leaves on It's sau'Ial Canadian trip
today. They meet Hamilton ~" al
tonight. and Toronto at To
ronto. SATURDAY night
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31

court rather than az the end and mas
allowed his men to get used 20 the
undersized court In this way.
Central viii be much handicapped
at that by the difference between rs
own foor and that at Adrian Fur
thermore. Adrian has a basketball
team that Is worth considering n
beat Toledo high school one eams
this season.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31

business life, the additional bulk OF
The heart wallis and the extra size OF
muscles become a positive source Of
danger
While in college the football play.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31

"H0ne5f Georges" Great Race OunLasSed But Won


so feet from the wire, and the finish
was as pretty as anyone could ASK for.
II was nip and tuck TO the last, the
heat coming TO ME by short head,
In alhard drive.
.'0rrin- -Hickok was behind Waltf
f. in the last heat, and recalling is
work with the horse two years beforc
at Buffalo. the crowd expected some
thing.
We scored many times before gt
ting the word, and once Hickok rush
ed Walter E. out to get the pole, bur
Honest George was full OF trot and
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31
"Pop" Geers' First story-How Out
classed Horse Won When Hitche,
TO Bike Sulky.


TO Bike sulky.
With Geers walked through the
stable where he has 80 odd head
from which TO choose his string this
year-for the tale that the Silent
Tennesseean" has retired Is unfound-
ed. 81
We passed some sulkies, and ven
tured that the bikes had prolonged his
career. making riding much easier
than the old style sulkies.
Yes, they are a great thing. The
first bicycle sullSy won q great race
for me. when would have lost, all
things being equal" said Geers.
Il saw the first bicycle sulky at De-
trcit. June 20. 1892. II had been sent
10 Budd Doble, and borrowed It.
When drove workout several sec
orfs faster than the same horse could
step to high wheels, / knew the busi-
ness would be revolutionized.
II had Honest George In the 2:1f
trct that day. and when the program
closed. we had not finished the race.
had two heats and Hazel Wilkes, the
California mare had won two.
The next day borrowed the bike
sulky and drovev Honest George to II,
winning the deciding heat In faster
time than he had ever stepped.
The next week, at Cleveland, in
the 2:17 trot. we met the same horses,
with q couple OF aers added. My
horse was fayorite. although he was
outclassed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31
FRED WOODS TO MEET
DILLON KELLY AT POOL

Fred Woods. the. pocket billiards
exper.. viii meet Dillon Kelly. an.
other shark at the game. In a 100
ball match at the Berghon parlors
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31


- AT JAUREZ.
I. First race-Purse: 2-year-olds; 3ls
furiongs: Barbara Lane. 10: Old
Gotch, li0. Irish Ann. 40; Alabama
Bam. ll0; Paw, ITO; Peekaboo, 100;
Della Mack 11O: Little Bit. 10: Bene-
dict, l1s; Meshach, 11s; Red Patch.
ftST hHnsOn f1J; Kiltie, I13
Second race-Selling. 4-year-olds:
mile xAh Moon. 93: xMcCambon. 100:
xCreN, l00 Harlem Maid. 103 Marin.
1913; Delena. 1903. Aragonese, lo3: Lay
minister. llb; Hannis. t05. Aftermath
lasis -Eeekout,. fe5; fcarton. fosy Force.
los.
Third race--Selling: S-year-olds; 5lk
furlongs: Springhtly Miss. Ss Kalie
lnla, 100; Luke Van Zandt, 100: Arde-
Ion. 1oS; Palatable. 1903; Dynamo. 1903;
Mother Katham, 105; Swift Sure. 10;
Mazurka. 10; Hoiabird. 10; Kid Nell
son, no. Garden CT Allah, 10; Low
Ing Nose l12.
Fourth race-SelIlng; - year lds
and upwards; mile xStlek Pin, 90: lie.
high lee; Gslene Gale. l03; Marsaud
103. Rampant t03; Iambertha 1O5
Abound l05 Oscuro. los sam Bernard
i05. chief Desmond t05: c. w Ken
non, l05 Adoiante, 1o7; Judge Walton
Fifth race--ScliinR 3-year-olds an,
upwards: furlopgs: NAmoholko.. 90
ent.. 100 swede sam. ZOE: santei, ioa
Percy Henderson. i92; Zoul los: Rose
ONeil. 10S Bonia, fO3: Dave Montgom-
cry 1o5; Lescar. f0S shooting Spray.
sixth race--SelIing s-year- olds and
upwards; mile; Dido. 100; Prince Con-
rad i0S: Dangerous March. los: Dutch
Rock los: Royal Meteor, los. Setback.
tOg: Hatteras. 1O9; Zoroaster. Ill.
x-Apnrentlce allowance -claimad-
Weather clear; track fast.
The restaurant privilege In Grand
Central station. New York is valued at
: !. 100000 n year
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The receipts for passenger service "
the Swiss federal railways for 1911
were tribe over SIS 100000.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31

Try the Wayne rIotsi sunday Table
de Hote Dinner Very popular. $3.50 to
f;to .. IN. 81.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31

New York spends 25 per cent OF Its
tax income In paying Interest on it's
debts SO does Boston.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31

Queen Mary OF England IL enthusi-
astically supporting project started
by Lady Esher TO PROVIDE Tree cooklhs
classes for the poor or London.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31
TOMoRROw's ENTRIES
AYR CHARLEsToN

First race-Purse $500; s-year- r-olds
selling: furlongs: xClothes Brush
81: xPretty Molly, 81; Joaquin. So
Gardenia, 1902: Rock Bar. 104; Armor
lO7; Roseburg w. 1o7.
Second race-Purse $500: 4-year -oIds
and upwards, selling: 5lh furlongs:
xElma. 80; Grace Nc. 100: xBen Prior
lot; xTiny Tim, 101: Thetls 102; Wiley,
1e4; Quinley Belle. 107: Queen Bee.
los; Cheer Up 100; Frog, 11o; Semi
quaver, 113.
Third race-Purse 5000; 3-year- olds
ana upwards, selling: mile: Font. sc:
Husky Lad 81: Effendi. 100 Leamenee,
lo0; Merry Lad. 113.
Fourth race--The Robert Il. bee
handicap. $1,000 guaranteed 3-year-
olds and upwards: furlongs: Jack
Kellogg, 92; Southern Shore 90: Royal
Tea 101; volthorpe, I0S; Carleton c.,
1ld; Lochiel. 114; Caugh Hill, 127.
Fifth race~-Purse $500; l-year-olds
anI upwards; selling; 5h furlongs:
xChilton Squaw, 30: Sidon, 1906; Pre-
mier. 106; Claque. 10s; xJessup Burn,
l07; Bitten, Jr.. 109: Americus III;
Theo. Cook, ILL., Lord Wells Ill; Gold
en- Egg. ia
Sixth race--Purse $500. 4-year- olds
and upwards selling: mile and 20
yards: xBanorella. 90; Carleton Club,
100: Winifred d.. 1903: New River, los;
Spellbound, 106 Irish Kid 1c6; Tiger
Jim, lO6: Sam Barber. 106; Colonel
Cook 116; Sweet owen. 109; The Squire.
Ill
x-Apprentice allowance claimed
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AT JUAREZ

First Raoe--old Ben, to /, won;
Shadrach, even. second; Ida Lavina,
to 1, third.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31

Boston's mayor has raised the pay or
a. health hoard clerk because the clerk
recently married and needs the money
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31

The restaurant privilege I'm Grand
: !. 100000 n year
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31

"one OF the ouesrest bouts I ever
saw" continues Max, was that In the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-01-31

x--Apprentice allowance claimed.
Weather fine: track fast.
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THE WEATHER

TT WITH COLD WAVEt SATrR-
DAY, CLEARING AND COLDER.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1913-01-11
DELEGATES TO
GATHER HERE
At Convention of Two Danish
Societies Tomorrow.

Delegates to the semi-annual con-
vention of the Danish Brotherhood
and Sisterhood of the Eastern states,
which is to be held in this city to-
morrow. are expected to arrive here
this afternoon and tonight, so as to
be in time for the opening tomorrow
morning.
The convention will be held In
hundred delegates from New York,
New Jersey, Massachusetts,, Rhode
Island and Connecticut are expect
ed to be present. Members OF Thor
Lodge No. As, Danish Brotherhood,
and Fria Lodge No. SO, Danish sis
terhood, who are on the committee
OF arrangements, IRE making elabu-
rate preparations to entertain the
visitors.
The convention will be called to
order at II o'clock in the morning
and one of the most important mat
ters to be taken up will be the Home
for the Aged, to be erected for the
aged members Of the two orders In
the eastern states. After the first
session, which Is expected to last
until 4 o'clock in the afternoon, a
banquet will be held in the balcony
Of the hall. The ladies On the COM
mittee from Fria Lodge are at the
hall today making preparations for
the banquet. They are preparing to
serve an excellent menu
Hans Knudsen, chairman and his
assistants on the committee, have
arranged to entertain the delegates
In great style during their stay In
the city.