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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
AVERAGE SPEED
RECORD BROKEN
Large Crowd Watches Grand
Circuit Races Until Dark
at Detroit.

Grand Rapids. Mich. July 30-The
largest audience ever assembled at a
race course in this city to-day in pro-
gram of grand circuit racing, lasting
until dark saw the worlds record for
an average speed for an afternoon on
any track shattered. in a series of per-
formances marked by the reduction or
a variety OF records
OF the fifteen heats paced or trotted,
the slowest was the one just at dusk.
200 1-2. by Strathstorm The speed
lest was Stetbrino Lad. 204 Ia. in the
third heat OF 207 pace. The average
time Cor fifteen heats was 2:06 OILS.
2:07 class. pacing, purse $1,000; three
In Ave: Stetbrino Lad, CHI. s., won: Iowa
Todd. Or. S., second; Warner Hail. blk.
s.. third; Eddie billiard. CHI. s.. fourth.
Best time. 2:04 "a.
The Furniture Manufacturers stake,
$4,000. 2:12 class trot three in five:
Tenara b. m, won: Tommy Horn b. g.
second; Judson Girl, b. M. third. Dego
B.. s.. fourth. Best time, 2:07 1-2
2:os class trot, purse $1,000. two in
three: Cheney b. M, won; Marigold b.
M. second; Oakdale. &. g., third Rob-
ert Milroi. b. g., fourth. Best time.
2:07 IA.
2:17 class pace. purse $1,000. three
in fivs (unflnished): Mack Thistle, b.
g., won; Strathstorm, %. s., second; Tip
ton, b. T.. third: Bay Sure. b. 81. fourth.
Best time. alQ6 As%s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
TO REPAIR JAIL
Finance Committee Recommends $4,000
Approximation for this Purpose

The Council Committee on Finance
voted 10 report favorably last night a
resolution from the Administrative
Board recommending an appropriation
OF $4,000 Tor repairs at the City Jail
The money is TO be applied To the re-
habilitaiion OF the locking system and
plumbing, and is in accordance with
the recommendations OF the jail COM
nissioners
committee appropriate Sl.S00 for in
dcxing the records OF the Chancery
Court prior 10 1883. and appropriate
5000 for opening and widening streets.
The committee decided to take no
action for the present on the appro-
priation FOR the permanent lighting n
the new Mayo Bridge. Arrangements
for its temporary lighting have already
been made.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
ROANOKE VICTOR
IN NINTH INNING
Playing Uphill Game, Tigers
Nose Out in Closing
Moments.

Roanoke, Va. July SO-Tying the
game in the nfth for three tallies. and
In spite OF two additional runs for the
Pirates, the Tigers won in the ninth
to-day in the last Of the series in 2
close game. G To s.
with Pcrryman and Brown on the
hring line. both teams got ten hi,s.
The Tigers made their first two tnlIics
in the first inning. CHM, the 6rst mnn
up' made Il two -baggcr and scored on q
'hree- Dagger from Irmschor lrmscher
scored when Holloman dropped the
ball on throw from second. after
throwing Maths out on an attempted
steal In the NTH Pressly scored on
plate In the eighth Colby scored on
Mattis's single.
In the meantime. the Pirates made
three runs in tho third for their first
ITALICS Cook and llolloman scored on
Garvtn's single, Perryman having pur-
poscly walked Tenant, thinking he
could handle Gavvin Gary!n gave hin,
the horse laugh Tenant scored when
Whitecraft Went out At first on a
grounder 10 short for the second man
GOWN IN this inning Colby made TWO
errors. allowing a man to reach first
on groundcr. and another TO steal
second on an easy pUt-out II he had not
Iropped The ball In the eighth the
firaies made ;Wo more runs for their
total score. Garvin and Whitccraft
reaching the plate on Mundy's two
hageer
Things looked pretty blue for the
Tigers when they went TO the bat N
the ninth Bat Summers. The iirst man
up, started things TO going. ana gave
The fans palpitation WIN 4 nice three
hagecr iressly few out to Boyd.
5ardin went out on a c~oundcr sbnrt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
Virginia League.
Richmond, 81 Norfolk, q.
Portsmouth. 8, Roanoke, @.
Newport News, %; Petersburg, 5
STANDING or THE CLUns

Norfolk. Va. July 3o-Richmond
made 1t three shtraights from
Norfolk to-day. but Steve Griffin had
to call on Doc" Ayers for the third
time within four days u win And
Zoe was not any to) pleased either.
That does not mean that the big
pitcher sulked, because nc dld not bu;
h. looked like he was tired and ne
told friend in the blcachcrs that he
needed rest II was reported around
tho held that Ayers h'ed q mild protest
with Griffin before he LETT the bench to
warm UP. bu, this was denied
strain went we'll for ave innings. but
the Tars We're pounding him al inter
walls. The locals ran bases lika old
men. probably because the mercury was
lowering around the hundred mark
Steve Griffin sent Harry Griffin TO
warm up. and after the latter was
ready and started for tho box 10 re-
lievc strain. he changed his mind and
sent Ayers in. The Doctor had only
i've minutes to get ready and appeared
tired.
There were two on bases and none
out when Ayers relieved Strain. Tho
hrst man popped an easy NJ 10 short.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
COOLERS TAKE
ENTIRE SERIES
With Cooper Pitching, Petersburg
Shuts Out Newport News
for Third Time.

Petersburg, Va, July so.-Newport
News made a record for the Virginia
state League to-day, when the Goob-
ers shut them out for the third time.
making Ave straight shut-outs for tho
oh'pbui!ders. total OF forty-hv in
hings played by the Shipbuilders With
oUl single run being scored by them
For seven innings Cooper did not
allow Shipbuilder 10 get 10 second
base and only one man got as far as
The third sack during the game, and
that was due 10 an error by Brena-
gan in the seventh
The Coolers scored in the fourth
inning on singles by Keller, sacri-
ice by krepps and Laughl!n's single
TO deep centre. In the sixth the Ship
builders went up in the air, and be-
i"se they had recovered the Coolers
had made four runs. The score:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
This will be Richmond Dav" in Washington

This will be Richmond Day" Washington
Joe Boehins native Virginia. premier pitcher of the
American League will show folks
how he his reputation by leading y the rest OF
Hughe Jennings Tigers into behind his southpaw
An the Richmond Fredericksburg Potomac
Railroad will leave Elba morning to carry the
enthusiasts from Richmond and creabouts District OF
Columbia o they will laden with cheer for
oehlng kessnchs band will head the procession
sweet MUSIC at the ball park in Washington and
excursion due i'll the O'Clock
Returning the special will Washington at o'clock and be
back in Richmond by midnight.
Friends OF Boelng Alexandria making up purse to
present the Ngnian with suitable trophy From every
the will
IN asng0n they are making
OF the Old DOMINION royal style Automobiles will meet the
special and the fans will be driven through and shown the
sights Bill lehman attache the Washington club will board
the Fredericksburg sell tickets
the sandstand Nothing has been left by the officials in
WASHINGTON - N ''
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
Pitcher IHedgpeth Sold

Petersburg, Va, July aO.-Dr.
Harry HcdGepcth. one of The star
pitchers of the Petersburg team, hnS
been sold to the Washington Club,
of the American League. The price
paid for him hns not been made
public, but ~ understoOd to huye
been very satisfactory. Hcdgeprth
In to be delivered 10 the Washington
team mt the close OF the season un-
less he should he needed earlier, VII
which event the Washington Club
II to furnish N good pitcher In his
place. DIR. Hedgepeth III ree-nt
graduate of the Medical College Of
Virginia. He In very popular with
the fans and Inns mnde fine w.
cord nv pitcher and n good record
mn q hitter. II is understood thar
the National Association which hns
had scouts on the field here for
some days In after another Peters.
burg pitcher nnd the probability
IL that the next few days mny wit
ness another sale.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
FEW CHANGES IN
FOOTBALL RULES
Committee Completes It's Work,
Making Only Technical
Alterations in Code.

New York. July 30.--Intercollegiate
FOOTBALL rules as promulgated by the
!ootbal rules committee to-day show
Jew changes In the grldiron code for
NE season of 1913. The majority Of
nc alterations are technical. and Will
nave little effect upon the game rho
most important change Is the rule
which permits the kicker TO stand a,
any distance from the line OF scrim-
mage when kicking instead OF at least
hNe yards behind the scr!mmage line.
ondcr The new regulations. 1t is OK
pected the quick Kicking from directly
behind the forwards will be a plavinr
feature
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
Order of Things.

Reverse Order of Things.
II Will be reversal of the order of
things in 81. Instead OF the capital Of
the nation and the capital Of the Con-
federacy being ut war, the two will
unite TO do honor TO Virginias latest
and most stalwart Offering TO major
league baseball Boehling, realizing
the honor that is being done him. and
nxious TO repay his hundreds of friends
for the kindly interest they have taken
in his career. will hurl with all the
power he has in his frame An idle and
haseless rumor which went the rounds
Tuesday night said that Boehling would
not pitch to-day. Clark griffith was
quick to deny this report
Not only Will Boehling pitch" said
Griffith. but ] predict that the rich
mend Thunderbolt will win" Every
man visiting Washington viii hope that
the prediction OF the Washington man
ager Will come true If sincere and
united roofing will turn the trick,
Boehling is sure of success to-day, and
Washingto ton may as we'll chalk up
Tickets may be purchased this morn
ing at Elba Station. The train will
lie in charge OF Walter Taylor ttavel-
ing passenger agent of the Richmond.
fredericksburg and Potomac New and
large Goa ches will be provided Chill
Gren unier twelve years OF age may
travel at half-fare. Percent prospects
are that fully 1000 pecIle Will make
the journey. acquisitions have been
coming in at an enormous rate AT the
richmond Transfer Company's office
rpwer ds OF 200 tickets had been sold
last night. And Richmond is not alone
IN wanting TO honor Boehling Nor
FOLK, Petersburg. Newport News. Ash
land. Glen Allen. Fred ericksburg, Alex
andria, and even up in the valley.
PEOPLE arc buying tickets to see the
game
However. much as Boehling Will he
cheered, Detroit has Ty COBB, and the
mighty Tyrus is still ore OF the best
bets. from hoX office standpoint. Sam
Crawford. the mighty stanage and
Others OF the Tiger outfit will also
show off FOR the crowd. over in Wash
ington they are declaring Il holiday FOR
the occasion II Will be one grand day,
fun OF thrills and full Of opportuni-
lies 10 cheer for local lad while those
whose memories go back a couple of
years Will hnd some satisfaction in
watching Ray Morgan. another product
OF The Virginia League. show how sec
ond base should lie PLAYED
Remember. the train leaves from Elba
Station al o'clock this morning Re
turning, il Will leave Washington at 9
o'clock tonight arriving AT Richmond
at midnight Tickets can be purchas ed
81 Elba Station Be on time. for the
snecia! Will start AZ exactly The hour
named--I0 o'clock
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
Me- VS. LEADER IS
WINNER OF GAME

The News Leaders has won a game
at last Yes. and from the Richmond
N:rGinians at that The score was
10 2.
But for the fly ball dropped by Day
in right field, for the Virginians, the
score would have been 3 to .. instead
OF to g.
Chenault broke his thumb in the
fifth and Pollard took his place behind
the bat West. third baaeman for The
Times-Dispatch team. played shortstop
during the rest OF the game.
The score by innings: r He
Virginians .....1 1000 %
News Leader. 20 - o o o o 3 O--6 .
Batteries: Lehman. Chenault ana
Pollard; Harper and Davis. Struck out
by Lehman, 8; by Harper, 2.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
Auditor Appoints cin.c,rool.

LarTin ". GlaI.bro0k II +or,..r
candidate FOR election 10 the Common
council from lie" Ward was apnoltnen
Yesterday TO a clerkship in the Audi
'oI's once by Acting Auditor Crcnshaw
ne succeeds to the post made vacant
hy promo lions following the dea,h OF
.icI1asr ChisG- Clerk AYesiger.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
Facts About the 'Boehling Special"

Train leaves Eba Station promptly at o'clock this
morning
Returning leaves Washington o'clock tonight arriving
Richmond a midnight
Tickets to the ball park will be train
Price for the round trip, SAYS, including admission
the ball park
Walter Taylor travelling traffic agent Richmond
Fredericksburg and Potomac will be charge special
kessnichs Band will accompany the
furnish music the train and the ball in Washington
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
RUDE BENTON IS
SEVERELY HURT
Cincinnati Pitcher Seriously In
jured in Collision-Can't Pitch
Again This Season.

Cincinnati. o.. July 30.-"Rube" Ben
ton, the Cincinnati National League
club pitcher, who was injured when
ms motorcycle collided with n Madison
Road car early this morning, recovered
consciousness shortly before noon to-
day
Attending physicians said that while
his condition is dangerous yet it is
rot as critical as at first thought Ben
ton sustained a double fracture of the
jaw. conclusion OF the brain and multi
pie bruises, but the physicians believe
mat he was not internally injured.
Even should he ultima tely recover,
reing able 10 play bali again this sea
son.
Macon, Ga. July 30.--It was here in
1910 that Benton Obtained his start in
baseball Vie came to Macon an un-
sophisticated country boy. with a nat
Lral talent for pitching. but under the
tutelage Of Catcher George Kahlkoff.
who took n personal interest in the
Eoungster, Benton soon developed into
Tho greatest sensation that South At
iantio League has ever produced. His
record was even more phenomenal than
that made by Eddie C'icotte in 1905
with Augusta In midscason Benton
was sold to the Cincinnati Nationals
for $500, the highest price ever paid
Tor 81 class { ball player He has pitch
&C fine ball
Rube Benton's homo is in little
country town In North Carolina He
recently was married.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
In the Wake Of the Game
BY GUS MALBERT

Flushed with three Victories over the
Tars. though unable to gain any on
the fast-hying Goobers. the Colts re
turn to-day for four games with New
port News. The builders gave Peters
burg the opportunity TO keep abreast
OF Richmond by losing three straights
all three by the shut-out method
Since Coolers and Colts each won three
the relative standing OF the Two rivals
for TOP honors !s unchanged.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
Newport News.

Chastant Base on balls-Of Austin.
]; off Cooper, . Left on bases-New-
port News. 6. Petersburg, a. Struck
out--By Austin. g. by Cooper. T.
Passed bals-Matthews. Time OF
game, li41. Umpire, Noroum.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
AYERS AGAIN CALLED
TO STOP ONSLAUGHT
Mighty Doctor Relieves Strain and Colts Make it
Three Straight From Ryan's Recast Tars-Hills-
vile Behemoth Looks Tired, But Man.
ages to Deliver Goods

put next man, Burden, hit to left and
two runs crossed the plate. Burden
pitched an excellent game for Norfolk.
lie had only one bad inning. the first.
III the breaks of the game had been
even he might have won. The score:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
S250,0OO PAID
FOR RACE HORSE:
Prince Palatine, Winner of Ascot
Gold Cup, Brings Record
Price.

London. July 3O.-The record price
OF $25o.OO0 was paid to-day for tne
Ascot gold cup, by ]. B. Joel, South
AFRICAN millionaire. A proviso made
ny ms former owner, T. Pilkington.
VIII keep the horse in Great Britain.
The previous record price for
Thoroughbred was S196.S75 for Flying
.Jo1s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31

Once more It Will take the week
engagements TO decide when shall lead
me league at the beginning OF the
coming week There is just one game
Inference and the edge should be with
klchmond While Petersburg Is hat
Ting with Roanoke In tho Magic civ.
Richmond viii entertain Harry Math-
ews and his employees. While we have
very profound respect for the snip
builders the lay Of tho dope brings
the conclusion that the Grinmcn should
have little trouble In taking majority
or tho series. II not all four Pet
ersbur9 Will not take all four from
Roanoke, and the Buschmen may
count themselves lucky If they break
even
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
B q w l. I nj G.

The Palcc team won three games
last night from The Times Dispatch on
the Palace Alleys. G II Cosby was
nigh man for the night Scores:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31

Hedgepeth Is Il valuable piece Of
property His wors, fault ia his ansi-
business OF tho games he has los,
this season. all can be attributed 10
nervousness, or oyeran1iety. He i.
young and robust, and With such
coaching as ne VIII set from Clark
Grihith and Nick Altrocis. Will make
a worthy running mate for Joe Boeh-
ling
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31

the big fellow reports before the viz
gina League season Is over. and $500
II he remains with Petersburg.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31

The Virginia League is becoming a
sort of farm for the Washington club
Since Ray Morgan and Joe Boehling
left Virginia. the big leaguers are
looking US bushers over with a more
careful eye. Mike kahoe. after fol-
lowing Harry Hedgepeth around for
several weeks mas finally bought the
lefthander from Peters burg 1t is un-
derstood that the price was $1,000 If
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31

II Is Harry Gr.fln's turn TO 20 to
the mound this afternoon johnny
Mace VIII probably catch. Tomorrow
Jim Vance Is due 10 start, with strain
and Ayers dividing the double hea der
saturday. Doctor Ayers viii Journey
10 Washington to-day 10 see Boehling
pitch, and also to have heart-to-
heart talk with his future boss, Clarke
Griffith. That Griffith Will exercise his
option or the big rghthander is
proved by his telegram TO Ayers and
another to steve Griffin, protesting
against the Hilsville product work
ing So often. The Washington man
aser is willing for the doctor 10 work
in his turn. but doesn't want him to
he overworked
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-31
1per Crowd Will Watch Boehling Pitch TO-DAY
HUNDREDS WILL SEE
JOE BOEHLING PITCH

Local Fans to Number of 1000 Journey to Wash
ngton to Watch Richmond Thunderbolt" Hurl
Against Detroit Tigers-Train Leaves
at 10 O'Clock This Morning.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-05
LANE IS FEELING
VERY MUCH BETTER
Enjoys Rest-Believed He
Will Remain Two Weeks
Longer

One or two of Judge A. o. Lanes
friends have received letters from the
Birmingham city commissioner since his
departure a week or two ago on a vaca-
tion and in one received yesterday the
judge stated that he was feeling very
much better than when he left BiIming-
ham, that he had been finding much OPP
portunity crest and allow his nerves to
settle and calm down.
AS far as known, Judge Lane has in
formed none of his family or friends as
to when he expects to return to the city,
and 1t Is generally believed that he may
remain away for a couple of weeks yet.
1t is known that some pressure was re-
Gently brought upon him to return on ac-
count of some official business and as
he did not do so at that time his friends
believe that at last he is going to heed
their advice and the advice of his physl-
clan and take a good rest.
For various reasons Judge Lane denied
himself a vacation duringe the long and
hot summer months and the worries and
cares of his office had nearly got the bet
ter of him when he consented a few days
ago to go east and endeavor to secure
some rest and relaxation. The news that
he was feeling much better was received
with much pleasure by the many friends
of the commissioner.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-05
STATEMENT MADE
BY JOHN s. LEEDY
Explains Attitude at Com
mission Meeting on Ques-
ton of Restricted Area

The name Of W. B. Leedy was mad
vertently used yesterday in place OF
John s. Leedy in the report of the
stricted area. John s. Leedy yesterday
made the following statement in regard
to the matter:
"W. B. Leedy was not present at the
meeting, and Is not even in the city, hav-
ing been away on his vacation for over
month. Neither he, his firm, or the
writer owns one foot Of real estate In
the restricted area. Now the writer was
present at the meeting, but at this meet
ing there was most positively no disagree
ment between him and Mr.. White. While
the meeting was In progress Attorney B.
NJ Allen questioned the motive OF Mr.
Burrs client, Mr.. White, In seeking to
abolish the district. charging that it was
not reform movement on Mr.. White s
part, but a mercenary one In order to
force the inmates of the district Ito pur-
chase the property of the Amzi Golden
Seed company, of which Mr.. White is
president. Mr.. Allen called upon the
writer to substantiate his charge, and I
thereupon stated that Mr.. White had
only a few days prior to the meeting
called at the office Of w. B. Leedy Real
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-05
SALTS fine FOR
ACHING KIDNEYS
We eat too much meat which
clogs Kidneys, then the
Back hurts

Most folks forget that the kidneys,
like the bowels, get sluggish and clog
ged and need flushing occasionally,
else we have backache and dull misery
In the kidney region, severe HEADACHES.
rheumatic twinges, torpid liver, acid
stomach, sleeplessness and all sorts of
bladder disorders.
You simply must keep your kidneys
active and clean, and the moment you
feel an ache or pain in the kidney
region, get about four ounces of Jad
Salts from any good drug store here.
take tablespoonful in glass Of wa
ter before breakfast for a few days
and your Kidneys will then act fine.
This famous salts is made from the
acid of grapes ana lemon juice, COM
bined with lithia, and Is harmless to
flush clogged kidneys and stimulate
them to normal activity. 1t also neu-
tralizes the acids in the urine SO 1t no
longer irritates, thus ending bladder
disorders.
yad Salts Is harmless; Inexpensive;
makes a delightful effervescent lithia-
water drink which everybody should
take now>and then to keep their kid
neys clean, thus avoiding serious COM
plications.
A well-known local druggist says
he sells lots of Jad Salts to folks who
believe In overcoming kidney trouble
while 1t Is only trouble,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-10-05

marks We're made in the Ssth year of its
life.
The old land mark now is gone, how
ever, and in it's place will soon be a lake
one and a quarter miles long by one
quarter of mile wide, and motor boats
and canoes will soon take possession
where once these big trees reigned SUI
preme. The large force of men now at
work ON the property of the new club,
it is stated, will soon have it in shape for
the lake, the speedway and the 1S-hole
golf course. The club owns $50 acres of
land on this site and it is claimed it sur
passes any other club grounds in the
whole south.
The club house is completed and now
since work has started the directors be-
lieve these other improvements should be
ready in just a short while.
The completed lake will be stocked
with fine fish by the government. A COM
mittee will soon be appointed by the
board of directors, composed of the ex
pert fishermen among the members of
the club, which will have in charge this
and other matters pertaining TO fishing.
1t is believed this is going to be one of
the biggest features in the club.