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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
RICHMONDER. is AFTER
FEATHERWEIGHT BELT
George Herbert, the Local Grappler, to Meet the
Worlds Champion at City Auditorium This Week.
Iurner-Diry Bout at Academy Of Music
"a

Above is q reproduction OF the belt
held by George Cutlanous OF Rochester.
n. Y. representing the featherweight
wrestling championship OF tho world.
Cutlanous won the belt IN tourna-
mont held in Montreal. In 1913. against
twenty-five competitors Through The
Times Dispatch. Cutlanous issued q
challenge to George Herbert tho local
grappler who accepted II, and arrange
inents have been made to hold tho bout
IN the City Auditorium on next Friday
night
Herbert. who was formerly a star
in the featherweighr class. has of late
been promoting matches, but recently
he decided to ro-enter the wrestling
gamo and make try for the cham
pionship. In event he is able to down
tho Rochester man. he will win the
coveted honor of worlds featherweigft
champion. without having to go
through tho working of defeating
wrestlers who have heretofore at
tempted 20 wrestle the honor from
Cut1anous.
Besides the Herbert-Cutlnnous bout
on next Friday night at the City
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
PR|ZE-MONEY AND
TROPHIES OFFERED
Midwinter Trapshooting Han
dicap Begins at Pinehurst,
N. c., January 81.

Pinehurst. N. c.. January 10-Divi-
sion of guaranteed moneys into six
purses ranging from $3.50 to 800 is
the big card OF Pinehurst's seventh
annual Midwinter Trapshooting Handi-
cap scheduled for January 81. 80, 23 and
"a. In the preliminary. five moneys
from $50 to SIS will be contested for
in addition to trophies for tho win
ners in both events. There are also
trophies in four classes in both the
handicap and preliminary, as we'll as
high average medals.
In all. s2.565 In added money and
trophies is offered. a sum exceeding
even the premiere Grand American and
the famous Wesley Hogan. The pro-
gram also includes sweepstakes with
regular and optional entrance and OPP
tional sweeps in all hundred target
events. exclusive of handicap and pre-
liminary.
Other trap events on the Country
Clubs program include weekly hundred
target handicaps from January % to
March %. An all-season high average
gold medal will be awarded for the
four best gross scores made by con-
testants who have shot at not less
than 600 targets.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
WAKE FOREST
WANTS COSTELLO
Georgetown Star May Coach the
Boys on the Big Hill-Robert-
son to Help Thompson.

Wake Forest, N c., January 10
While no definite announcement has
yet been made I'm regard TO n football
coach for 1914. it is believed that
coach Will be secured within the next
few weeks. Frank Thompson has posi-
lively refused tho offer rendered him
to return. and tho authorities arc now
actively engaged In selecting his sue
cessor. So far. tho only two names
mentioned in connection with the po-
sit!on have been Harry Costello and
Kemper Yancey. Negotiations with
tho former Georgetown captain have
been going on for some time. 1t Is
understood here that there is strong
likelihood that terms can be agreed
upon. There Is n good deal of talk to
tho effect that Costello will come here
within the next week or two to look
over the situation In person and have
conference with the alumni commit
tee. There has been some correspon-
dence with Kemper Yancey In regard
to the position. and 1t Is stated that the
former Virginia coach would not de-
cline an offer. X satisfactory induce
ments wcro given. There will be
meeting Of the alumni committee
shortly IN regard to the matter. after
which q definite announcement is ex-
pected
During this week the regular gym
nasium classes have not met, and prac-
tically the whole OF each afternoon has
been devoted to basketball practice.
Coach Crozier is making every effort to
whip the squad into shape for the
opening game with the University OF
South Carolina which will be played
here Tuesday night. While nothing
has been learned OF the Gamecocks'
strength this year, their past record
indicates hard battle for the Bap-
lists. Last year the two teams met In
Columbia in one of tho best games of
the season, Wake Forest winning. IS
to %.
This game Will furnish an interesting
basis for comparison with the other
teams in the State. as the Gamecocks
Will play some OF the strongest quints
in this section
Another game of interest Is that
with Elon Friday night Elon earlier
In the season defeated both Carolina
and Trinity. Local enthusiasts refuse
to regard Elon as a serious contender
for the State championship. and at
tribute their victories in the early part
of the season to the fact that basket
ball Is considered n major sport NJ
Elon. and that consequently tho team
begins practice in the early fall, con-
Continued On Second pooeN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
Blues BIG TRACK
MEET SATURDAY
Athletes of Four Companies Will
Compete-Admission by
Invitation Only.

The Blues Armory will be tho scene
OF n gala event on Saturday night
when the four companies Will hold an
intercompany track meet Sections In
the gallery have been reserved for the
rooters of the four companies, and
admission to tho general public will
be by invitation only.
So much interest has been developed
in tho meet that the companies have
each selected colors to be worn by
their representatives. Company AS
color Is white: Company BIS. red: Com
pany Cs, green. and Company DIS.
blue.
Frank Dobson, coach at Richmond
College, Will be the starter; Il. S.
Tousey of tho Church Civic Assocla
ton. clerk of tho course; Allen Sa-
Vile. referee. and Major Bowles and
Captains Fuller. Bidgood, AIcGraw and
Cutchins tho judges.
The events will include n fitty-yard
dash: ffty-yard hurdle, -ii0 and $50
yard races, milo race pole vault, shot
put, high jump and mile relay.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
SPIDERS co DOWN
BEFORE. VARSITY
Collegiate Basketball Season
Opened at Charlottesville
Last Night.

Charlottesville. Va. January 10
The collegiate basketball season opened
dolph- Macon 81 TO g. The locals got
the jump on the Methodists. ringing up
a total of thirty-two points before the
tain Walker made the only points for
Randolph; Macon In the first period.
start OF the second half, with one ex-
eSeption. Captain Campbell, who was
but did not take advantage of them.
stlcsley 1 and Nichols We're easily the
Campbell gave a pretty exhibition Of II
dribbling. Line-up;
Virginia. Position. RIM.
Nichols. :.......R. F......... NIiiiiean
Strickland fadt 9 ,cSm aP1an
Campbell. ...... .R. G.......... Driver
lCaptain)
steKisy Walden for Nc1os: Rlxey
for Strickland; Dietrick for Luck: Dali
ey for, Campbell. Randolph Macon
ton; CAST for Richardson; Coo for Scott
Field goals-Stickley, 9: Nichols. s.;
sxey g waddei nek ba II ca @piTel q
Millican. Referee. Todd. Time Of
halves, uttcen minutes.
Jefferson Wins.
Jefferson hopelessly outclassed the
Manassas High School basketball quint
at the armory this afternoon, defeat
ing the visitors 53 TO 4. Jefferson used
three teams. Manassas throwing only
one field goal
Athletic Notes.
Virginia's track team prospects re-
ceired quite Il jar to-day. when Trainer
Lannigan received Telegram from
MaXson. last years star Splinter, say
ing that he would be unable TO enter
Virginia until next September. MaNson
entered the University of Texas last
fall, with tho intention of returning to
Virginia after the Christmas holidays,
but has been forced TO change his plans
Maxson won the sprint events and
giates at Baltimore last spring.
Another Splinter lost to the squad
this year is Carter Glass, Jr the
Washington and Lee star, who writes
that he Will be unable to enter Vir
ginia before next session. The only
sprintcrs on the Virginia squad now
are Denny. formerly of Davidson Col
ball eleven, and Julian Hume.
Word sprains His Ankle.
In the time trials, held day on
the outdoor track. BILLY" Word. after
running nice race, had the misfor-
tune To sprain his ankle quite badly.
He was getting out Of tho way of one
OF the runners when his foot turned
on the edge OF the board track. Ho
will be on crutches for some time. y
off of the football squad until the
Thanksgiving game. He Is promis-
ing quarter-miler, and a likely candi-
dato for tho relay team.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
I WO-GAME SERIES
MEETING OPPOSITION
Richmond College May Withdraw From Eastern
Intercollegiate Association if Rule Prevails.
Smaller Schools Will Be Deprived
of Games
Of. Canes.

The playing OF two games of foot
ball in the 1914 championship series
of tho Eastern Virginia Intercollegiate
Association. as provided for by tho
change made In the rules at recent
meeting OF the association. In amend
ing the last paragraph OF article s, SEQ
ton g. Will probably result in Rich
mond College withdrawing from tho
association. 1t is commended that oven
the high schools and smaller institu-
lions having football elevens are con-
filming the championship games to ono
game with each opponent IN m asso-
citation or league, and for tho members
of the football elevens In tho larger
institutions to have to prepare them
selves for three additional champion
ship games; keep in condition. and
have their minds on the Forthcoming
games, instead OF upon their studies,
would not only be mental hardship
upon the student player. but an njus-
tice to those seeking education as we'll
as gridiron honors.
Smaller Schools Suffer.
Tho smaller institutions throughout
tho State will doubtless favor Rich
mond Colleges contention that one
game with each team In the association
is sufficient. unless there he a tie to no
decided. From Worsham High School,
Worsham, Va, comes the following,
which is self-eXplanatory:
Hampden- Sidney. Va. Jan. 0, 1914
Sporting Editor The Timcs-Dispatch:
Sir.-Word has just been received
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
CHESTER AGG|ES
COME TOMORROW
Fast Agricultural Quint to Play
Marshallites at Gynna-
SUM at O'clock.

The John Marshall basketball team
VIII meet the Chester Agricultural
High School quint tomorrow afternoon
in tho Marshallites' gymnasium at
o'clock. in what promises to be ono of
tho fastest games staged here this sea-
son.
Tho Aggies defeated the locals last
season In football and are very anxious
to keep up the good work by coping
to-morrow's game. The Eight Street
to atone for the football defeat by put
ting one over on the Farmers, and
walking away the battle Tomorrow
The followers of the Aggies will be
on hand In large numbers to cheer
their team on to victory and promise
tho proceedings. The followers OF the
Blue and White Will be we'll represent
ed. as basketball Is receiving great
deal Of attention at the local school
this season. The Marshallites have
played five games this season. and have
won them nil by large scores, and are
confident OF bringing home victory to-
morrow.
owing to the death of his father, it
is hardly probable that Captain Pig
gio" Hargrove. OF the locals, will DO
seen in the game with Chester. This
Is, indeed, very severe blow to tho
Marshallites. as the playing OF Har-
grove has featured every game the
locals have taken part In this season.
In event OF "Piggie" not being able to
play, Sheer VIII take his place ct
guard. While probably not the brill
liant player that Hargrovc Is, Sheer
Is nevertheless n very steady. consistent
player. and the Eighth Streets are very
fortunate In having such 81 capable
substitute.
John Marshall Will probably lineup
ms follows; White and Hatcher, for
wards; Bethel. centre; Cosby and Har-
grove, or Sheer, guards.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11

The Academy OF Music. through the
work OF Manager Wise. will on Jenu-
airy 10, fnaugurate series of wrest-
ling tournaments. The matches that
night will be between Joe Turner, of
Washington, holder of the middle
weight championship belt, and Bob
dry. known as tho Chicago whirl-
wind" It 10 also planned to have
John Kflonis meet Martin Leonard or
Mike Connors. the latter a claimant of
the Irish chompionship. while Kilonis
claims to be champion of Greece.
Turner has agreed to meet DRY. and
the match will be pulled on tomorrow
night a week at tho Academy OF Music
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
WINNING WITCH
WINS BIG STAKES
Was Only a Nose Ahead of Pard-
ner In the Isle of Palms Sell
ing Stakes at Charleston.

Charleston, 8. c., January 10.-As the
climax to an afternoon Of fine and
spectacular racing, the Isle OF Palms
selling stakes was won this afternoon
by Winning Witch. the favorite. by q
nose from Pardner. with Dangerous
March only few inches away 1t was
an exciting race throughout the mile
route. the contendcrs being on even
terms ut tho head of the stretch, and
tho race being between the first two
over the last sixteenth of mile, both
being nose and nose throughout Fourth
was Bob r., long shot, while Dart
worth. the second choice. was beaten
Off Gear Michael and Duquene. both
OF which .were In the van until the
/, head Of the bend, were beaten out.
Previous to the big race. the three
other events contested up to that time
had all been decided by finishes of tho
closest order. The Navy Yard handi-
cap was won by Lochiel. from the Bed
well stable, Donald Macdonald, the
pronounced favorite of this race, for
the first time in nearly score of
starts. was out of the money. Golden
Treasure, ut to !, and well-supported.
proved to be the winner of tho fifth
race over an intended good thing"
Ralph Lloyd. which led all the way by
many lengths until overhauled In tho
last sixteenth of u mile. Results:
First race-thrce- year-olds. selling,
six furlongs-Belle Terre, 95 (McTag-
gart), to. /, to ., 3 to 8, first; Pluvi-
Gus. 2 to l. 5 to 1. z to 5, second; Semi
Quaver. lis (Picket). to 1, 2 to j,
4 TO 8, third. Time, 1:16. Sylvestris,
Premier. Banjo Jim. Wiley. Queed, Jcn-
Mo Wells also ran.
Second race-three-year- olds, six fur
longs-Skeets. 100 F(Buxton). to i. 3
to I, 0 to 8. first; Auto Maid. ITO
(Byrne). 20 to a, 8 to 4, to 1,}second;
Our Nugget, ITO (Dunlsinson). so to /,
20 to l, 10 to H. third. Time. 1:17i ] IS.
Tony w, Tomboy, Yankee Pooh. Else
whore. Glen gcachy, Bobby Cook, Toi-
son Dor. Scarlet Pimpernel, No Man
CONTINUED On Second PagAS
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
THREE POSITIVE
FOOTBALL DATES
Clemson College VS.. v. M. I. Is
Game Added to Contests
Here This Season.

That the Virginia Military Institute
football organizations looks upon Rich
mond as the home grounds for the
playing of important gridiron contests.
was vouched for yesterday when n con-
tract was signed for tho use of the
Broad Street Park gridiron on Novem-
Der IA. next, for game between that
institutions eleven and tho strong
team from Clemson College. or South
Carolina.
This makes three big football con-
tests Il certainty for Richmond for next
season, as follow:
October 17-Washington and Leo VS..
Georgetown University.
November 14-Virginia Military IN
stitute VS.. Clemson College
November % Thanksgiving Day.
University OF Virginia VS.. University
of North Carolina.
october "a has been held as the tcn-
tative date for Virginia Polytechnic IN
stitute to meet the University Of North
Carolina, here, but 1t Ia said upon good
authority that the North Carolina team
VIII not be seen In action in this CITY
put once, next season. and that will be
with tho Virginia University eleven.
Virginia Military Institute has still to
arrange for the annual contest with
the North Carolina A. 6 M. squad, and
1t Is more than likely that that game
Will be added to the star attractions to
be witnessed in Richmond during the
1914 season.
The coming OF Clemson Colleges
eleven to Richmond will interest many,
In view of the fact that Bob" VIII
liams. formerly president OF the Vfr-
ginia Baseball League, is to coach
the South Carolina boys for their next
seasons work Clemson College is ac-
credited with being ono of the strong
est in tho S. l. A. A.. and the team
VIII put forth Its best effort against
the Virginia Military eleven.
The Virginia Military Institute has a
game scheduled with the Georgia Tech.
eleven, In Atlanta, in November. ar l
Is promised return game to be played
In Richmond during tho 1915 season.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11

here from the other three colleges,
William ind Mary. Randolph Macon
and Richmond College, composing tho
Eastern Virginia Association, that two
games Of football will be played In tho
fai! Of 1914 in the championship series.
This Will make the number of football
games equal to those played In base
ball and basketball. The adoption oe
this plan means that these four smaller
colleges will have to foreso the con-
tests that they have year after year
engaged In with the larger institutions.
1t Is very probable that Hampton Sid
ney's games with the bigger colleges
VIII be confined to the annual contests
with V. r. l. This has always afforded
the Orange and Maroon good prac-
tice game. and tho Tigers nre always
eager for this trip. During the past
season gnmos were played with " NJ
l.; V. p l. and Virginia. 1t would
please tho student body here very
much IL three of the Tigers champion
ship contests could be staged at Broad
street Park, in Richmond. The attend
ance at these games has steadily in
creased. due to the splendid article of
ball that the Eastern Virginia teams
have shown. The football fans in RIcli-
mond VIII be treated to at least three
more games than In previous years
Yours very truly,
GEO. l.. WALKE,
PRINCIPAL.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
". & NJ. ACADEMY
DEFEATS MAURY

= Williamsburg. Va, January 1o.-In
one of the closest, hardest fought con-
tests ever witnessed hero tho Will
liam and Mary Academy qunt defeated
Maury High School, of Norfolk. this
afternoon by the score of &c to "a. 1t
was undecided az to whom would be
victNrs until the last minute of play.
Tho score stood Is to fl In the visi-
tors favor at the end of tho first half
but tho Academy boys camo bacle
strong and wrestled tho game from
them Spencer and Geddy played es-
pecially we'll for the Williamsburgers
while Baton did good work for tho
Norfolk boys.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
NORFOLK Y LOSES
GAME BY POINT
Wonderful Field Goals by Camp
bell in Last Half Win
for Lynchburg.

Lynchburg, Va, January 10-Show-
ing flashes OF true form only at inter-
walls. the local Y. III C. A. basketball
team had a hard fight here tonight to
defeat the Norfolk Naval Y. NJ c. A.
Ave. the final score being % to 81. Tho
locals were handicapped by tho abb
sence Of both their regular and sub
stitute centre, this precipitably weak
ened the five. The first half ended, 13
to IL. and 1t was two wonderful goals
from the centre OF the floor In the las.
half by Campbell that administered de-
feat to Norfolk
Lynchburg was badly off In goal
shooting. and did not develop the usual
team work. There was IN absence Of
passing, but this was prevented in n
largo degree by the excellent defense
OF Norfolk
1t was easily the worst game Lynch
burg has played in tho last five seasons.
being partially due to the fact that
this was the first game OF the season
The guard work OF Waters and John
son, for Norfolk, was or such a char
acter that Lynchburg forwards only
had two or three open shots Fouls
were numerous. and the game was
rather roughly played. this being espe-
cially true of. the latter part of the last
period
The lineup:
Lynchburg. Position. Norfolk
Jam erson. right forward :. .Feeman
Campbell. left forward. !. ;. /. Frappier
Kunz. ......... centre ........ Kerr
Adams. right guard. Waters
Offterdinger. left guard. -. johnson
Summary: Field goals-Jamerson, q;
Campbell. 2; Kunz, 2; Offterdinger. Fee
man. Frappier. 4; Johnson. Jackson.
Goals from fouls-Campbell. 8; Fee
man, Frappier. G. Fouls committed
Lynchburg. IA; Norfolk, IL. Substitu-
tions-Jackson for Freeman. Feeman
for Kerr. Referee, Salas, of Lynch
burg. Umpire, Goodwin, of Norfolk.
txvapty and FRI minute n Ives
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
VANDERBILT NEXT
SEASONS SCHEDULE

Nashville. Tenn. January 1o.-The
completed Vanderbilt University foot
ball schedule for 1914 was announced
to-day. Among the games listed is
the annual contest with Michigan. to
be played mt Ann Arbor.
The schedule follows:
October 3-Henderson Brown, at
Nashville.
October 10-Mlchigan, at An Arbor.
: October 17--Central. ut Nashville,
October o4-North Carolina, at Nash
Vile.
October a1-virginia, at Nashville.
November Tennessee. at Nash
willie.
November 14-Auburn. at Birming
ham.
November Observance. at Nashville.
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Auditorium. 1t In being planned to have
another bout OF equal Importance. so
that there will be plenty doing for tho
spectators.
OF Morano and Herbert, free admission
will be granted the women who desire
to see the exhibitions of wrestling skill
The belt will BIO on display here this
week.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
NEW WORKERS DEFEAT
PHILADELPHIA TEAM

Philadelphia, January 10.--New York
defeated Philadelphia this afternoon in
the first of the series OF the matches
for the intercity racquet championship
George Mortimer and George c. Clark,
New York's first team. defeated George
ii. Brooke and c. III, Bromley. Phila-
delphia. In n hard seven set match.
The scores were: S-15. Ills, 1874. 1872.
1918, 1876, 1913.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
CARDINAL CLUB TO
GIVE GRIFFITH A BANQUET

Alexandria. Va. January 10.-The
Cardinal Athletic Club has arranged
of Of Clark " {. Grifiith. manager of the
Washington baseball club. which will
be given January 22 at the Hotel Ram
mel About 100 fans will attend the
affair Mayor T. a. Fisher will be tho
toastmaster
Last year Mr. Griffith was rendered
BANQUET by this club. The affair was
SO successful that 1t was decided to
repeat 1t this year.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
TRUE BLUES DEFEAT
HIBERNIANs AT SOCCER

Philadelphia. january 10.--In ono OF
tho fastest and most sensational games
OF the season. tho True Blue soccer
eleven, OF Patterson, N. J..fdefeated the
Hibernians by score of to here
this afternoon. IS, 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
DOLAN, OF ST.. LOUIS,
~ - ~ JOINS THE FEDERALS

Chicago. January 10.--A. =. Dolan,
third baseman of the st. Louis Ma
Baltimore Federals, it was announced
to-day by Otto Knabe. tho manager.
ISnabe said no had wired an offer to
Otto Habel, pitcher of tho Chicago Ma
tiona1s. -
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1914-01-11
CHURCH CIVIC
FIVE WINS GAME

In an interesting and hard-fousht game
OF basketball at tho c.. c. A. field yester-
day afternoon tho strong John Marshall
Athletic Club went down In defeat before
tho Church Civic Association i've by tho
Score OF "a to %. Tho game was close up
to within the last Eve minutes of play when
with burst of speed tho c. c. A. team shot
1--WE goals.
Both teams played good ball. Gilman and
Thornton played exceptionally well for tho
losers. while Woodland and Patterson played
star game for the winners. Tho goal
throwing OF Hay also featured for tho win
ncrs.
Tho lineup and summary:
y. NJ. a. c. Position. C. CA.
left forward. Bell
0uarles. forward. Woodland
Gilman. right guard. ....... Patterson
Perkins. ........left guard. Hay
Summary: Field goals-Woodard "a, Bell
IT,. Thacker t2), Hay (2). Thornton az.
Quarles I'd. Perkins t2. .Wnlthali ~. Oil
man ~. Foul Gonls--Woodard (2). Walthnll
t2., Referee. Tousey. G. G, 4. Umpire: Sat-
terleld. Richmond College. Scorer, Green. C..
c. a. Timekeeper. Mr., Avery. Time OF
halves. twenty minutes each.