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THE WINNIPEG TRIBUNE, SATURDAY, APRIL 3 9. 1913 PA GE OF SPOR THA IS- LIVE SPOR I When the Scarlet Fevers Meet the Mumps on Baseball Diamond You've rot to hand It to Jim Wallace. The other afternoon from the verandah of ft loeaL hospital (Jlm'j been down for several days with scarlet fever) the "Wanderer bonier conversed with somo of hU team mates. "It isn't the most pleasant occupation ly'nc on a cot and contemplating the outside world." said Jim. "but I'm going to liven things up next week with a.

ball same betcrcen the scarlet fevers and the mumps," (the first and second floor inhabitants, respectively). Light Con-taelon 'will umrlr." FOOTBALLERS AFTER SAME PRIVILEGES AS RULES IN PASTIMES Will Mcuiorialize Amateur Athletio Union to Allow Teams to Play Games With professionals the Same as in Golf, Indoor Bowling Manitoba Football association has at laet taken definite action In regard to its amateur stand ing with the Manitoba Amateur Athletio union. Last night at a meeting In Trades and La-lor hall, S. Lurkin presiding, it. -was decided to memoriulizft tlie -Manitoba hody and through it the Can-ndlan athletic nrKiinirttiorj, petitioning that concessions similar to those made In favor of curlers, cricketers, golfers and indoor bowlers bo extended to lootbaUeis.

This that the above sports are regarded by the amateur body as pastimes and not os tports, end that they nro petitioned to lilacs football in a Flmilar category. The resolution passed reads as follows: TICK RESOLUTION "This association memorialize the Manitoba. Amateur Athletic association and through it the A. A. IT.

of Canada to accept this association's deflni- ition of an amateur -vs 1th the proviso contained therein, and forming part thereof, ad being milticient for (ifo-elation football players; or in tho alternative substituting in place of clause (a) of bylaw of the C. A. A. TVs 'constitution the following: 'An athlete rhall not lose his amateur status by competing: with or against a professional, in cricket, golf, indoor bowling, curling or association Ami further, that this a ssorialion dot's hereby request tho Amateur Athletic of Canada to take up the matter of such proposed amendment to said bylaw Nn. by mall or telegraph and to have tho result of the vote on same communicated to this association Immediately after the taking tliereof." The meeting first considered the nd-vtsHbilitv- of deleting the rule dealing with tho amateur standing of players but the counsels of such men as J.

Hailey Fisher prevailed. Mr. Klsher thought it was little use for the association to borrow trouble by kicking against the amateur ruling entirely. It would be better to strike out the offending clause and to substitute the following AMEXn A MATEl'R RULE All clubs in the province of Manitoba playing according to the rules of the association, and composed exclusively of amateurs as herein defined shall be eligible for membership. amateur is a person who has not competed with or against a professional; competed for a staked bet.

money or gate receipts: taught, promoted or engaged in athletics as a means of livelihood or for personal Rain; received any valuable consider- I and Cricket eratlon, other than travelling or hotel expenses, for athletic services or loss of time in connection with athletic hports or exercises; sold or pledged his prizes; entered any competition under an assumed name" Provided that notwithstanding the foregoing or anything: In this constitution to i lie con'rary. any or team affiliated with this association may play with or against any club or team that is a member of an association, or body affiliated with tho International I'ootbull federation. Mr. Uailey's substitution clause was passed. tiOOD RKPRESKNTATION A Rood representation of the clubs making up the league was present and (treat interest was shown in the discussion.

Three provincial delegates were present. A committee was appointed by the meeting to take up the question a. making but one football league In Manitoba and to (tivo it Into the control of one central organization. Shortage of funds was reported and several old accounts had to be held over. An exhibition game may be held between the Manitoba champions and the Winnipeg and District champions on Saturday.

-April 26, pate receipts to be devoted to the financing of the organization. -V bazaar may be held next fall with a similar object in view. A special campaign Is to he waged for new members and clubs not already members will be approached with that end in view. TKLKGHAPH VOTING The association also request the Amateur Athletic I'nion of Canada, to take up the matter of such proposed amendment to said bylaw No. 9 by mail or telegraph, and to have the result of the vote on same communicated to this association immediately alter the taking thereof.

OFKlCEnS ELKCTED The following officers elected for the ensuing year: Pat ron 1 Ion. Hobert Rotters, MP. lonorary president J. Bruce Walker. President B.

B. Klsher. Provincial vice-president M. S. Metcalfe.

Secretary Fred Rogers. Vice-president of ICastern division If. I. Foster. ProteFt committee Messrs.

McNeil, Metcalfe. Ching, Sutherland, and Candy. Auditors G. Preston and H. Mackle.

BASEBALL Results of Games in Leading Minor Leagues and Standing "of A. A. and International Cluba. INTERNATIONAL Wo Montroal 2 Won Lost P.C. 2 0 1,000 BOSTON MARATHON TO BE RUN TODAY Little or No Interest, However, in Long Distance Racing Two Canadians Are Entered Hamilton Event Abandoned.

Today the annual Hoston Marathon lace will bo held over the Ashland to Hoston course, but. owing to long distance racing being in anything but popular favor, there Is little or no Interest In what has always been regarded as one of the premier running races of tUe year. Interest in long distance running throughout the country has waned, in 1 he east to such an extent that tho 1lg race In Hamilton has been abandoned. Fort William will hold a road lace on Victoria hay, but It is not likely that this style of sport will cause any furore In the west in 3913. In tho Hoston rare today there are two Canadians entered, VCm.

Allan. Hamilton, and Edward Fabre, Montreal. his envious record -Mian will llnd it rather difficult, to up-' linhl the reputations left behind by such lever runners as Jack Caffrey, Wm. Slicrring. Pierce and Fred Hughson.

and Thomas fjongboat, the Onondago 1 ndia n. Allan, who Is only a youngster, finished fifth to Jim Duffy in Hamilton Herald road race of 19 miles ICS yards, when the letter clipped the old figures by Sammy ilellor, of "Yonkers, N.Y., thus reducing the to I hor.r, 48 minuter, 1.1 seconds, lie lso hl- cblllty in the SI. Catherine's race Inst month. In which ho v. as timed In r6 minutes and 30 seconds lor ten miles.

l.t a crack distance runner and unless something untoward happens, is almost certain to finish near the front. Last year ho run fifth In thet Hoston classic. HARD TO BELIEVE. is almost too much to believe that Westminster player- with their Scottish training, will accept a percentage which promises about $.100 for tho season. Instead of a straight salary.

Buffalo Newark Rochester Baltimore Toronto Jersey City Providence YESTERDAY'S GAMES Newark 1, Toronto 0. Montreal 2, Providence 1. Buffalo 2, Jersey City 0. Baltimore 4, Rochester 2. TODAY'S GAMES Toronto at Newark.

Rochester at Baltimore. Montreal at Providence. Buffalo at Jersey City. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. Won Lost P.C.

Kansas City 1 .857 Milwaukee 5 1 .833 Minneapolis 4 3 571 St. Paul 4 3 .571 Indiananolis 3 .500 Columbus 2 4 .333 2 .250 Toledo 0 5 .000 YESTERDAY'S GAMES. Minneapolis 8. Lcuisville 3. Milwaukee 3, Columbus 0.

Paul 9. Toledo 7. Indianapolis 8, Kansas City 6. GAMES TODAY Columbus at Milwaukee. Toledo at Minneapolis.

Indianapolis at Kansas City. Louisville at St. Paul. PACIFIC COAST Venice 7, Sacramento 0. San Francisco 6, Oakland 5.

Loa Angeles-Portland, rain. $3.50 $5.00 $45.00 $35.00 Ham mock JUST ARRIVED Latest styles and designs. Prices ranging from $1.50 to $9.00. Come in and see them. Samson Camp Beds, each The Stcinfeldt Camp Bed (Best Ever), each Camp Furniture of All Kinds.

TENTS EVERYTHING FOR THE CAMP The "New Perfect" Bicycles," each "Pastime," with Michelin Tires, 2 1,000 2 0 1,000 1 1 .500 1 1 .500 0 2 000 0 2 .000 0 2 .000 "Sportsmen's Headquarters" P. J. CANT WELL CO. Ltd. 340 PORTAGE AVENUE EATON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION HAS GREAT PROSPECTS Enthusiasm Displayed at Annual Meeting Augurs Well For Splendid Season Head of Firm Donates $1,000 to Funds.

The annual meeting of the Katon Athletic association Mas held in tho Katon lunch room Thursday night. The chair was taken by 8. Wilson. The meeting was largely attended, and tho enthusiasm shown augurs well tor a highly successful season. The min -utesi for the previous meeting were read and adopted.

After the treasurer had presented his report for the preceding year. the meeting was thrown open for the election of of 11-cers. Katon athletes have cause tor congratulations in again procuring the services of V. Heal as president for the 1913 season, and the rousing reception given him proves beyond a doubt his great popularity, and that he was the right man in the right place. J.

H. Gould was re-elected vice-president; t-i. It. McCulluiigli, honorary treasurer; and K. J.

Smith, honorary secretary. The following gentlemen were unanimously elected ns directors C. Hand. Mr. Charge, John Guest.

H. Iveough, V. S. Metcalfe. Arthur Newman.

.1. Webster, W. H. Pickard. A.

A. Llilroy gave a stirring address upholding and encouraslns the association, particularly emphasizing the physical benefits accruing from participation In outdoor sports. It was, he said, a great pleasure to him to see Mr. Heal again elected president, and ho was sure that tho affairs of the association could not be left In better hands. Continuing.

Mr. Gilroy said he wanted to see everyone turn out and play the game, and promised every encouragement would be given. Amidst great applause ho nnnounced that J. Eaton had donated the sum of $1,000 to the funds of the association. Numerous suggestions were then made for the coming season, and a hearty vote of thanks was tendered the chairman, Mr.

Wilson, who replied wishing the association every success and promised his sincere co-operation. THORBUBN TO BE WILLIE RITCHIE'S SPARRING PARTNER Clever Local Boxer Made a Hit With Champion Lightweight and His Manager Has Been Promised Bouts on the Coast "JJe is. the fastest boy I have yet met on the wholo circuit, and he had me iuite bewildered with his speed when he boxed me." Thus spoke Willie Ritchie during his recent visit, when discussing Joo Thorburn, tho local leathci weight boxer. Ritchie is going to send for Thorburn as soon as lie starts training lor his next championship bout, and he extracted a promise from the local boy to act as "sparring partner, and in return Hilly the champion's manager, will endeavor to secure some bouts lor him on the Coast. Thorburn is at present in active training as lie expects to be uut on with a good boy at one of the early shows to be run in the city, anil ho Intends to be in the best of condition for the encounter.

lie is a stable mate of "Winnipeg" O'Hrien. and Is training with him dally. Joo works every day in one of the railway shops, where he Is learning a useful trade, and he has not yet reached that stage of "swell headed -ness" where he thinks he can depend upon boxing solely, as a means of livelihood. Joe Intends to hold on to his work for somo tlmevet. but he is determined to make alupreme effort this summer to climb the pugilistic ladder, and his manager.

Jack Whittall. Is prepared to send him against any hoys the promoters can secure. He makes only ono stipulation they must be featherweights. As there is no claimant to the featherweight titlo of Manitoba. Joe Is going to adopt it, and is willing to defend It against all comers, and Is prepared to give those boys resident In the province, who may think they have some claim to It, tlio preference, but tho challenge that he issues Is u.

sweeping one, barring nobody at the featherweight limlt 122 pounds. WOLF PILOTS THREE WINNERS Hnvrn Te tlrace, April IS. Jackey Wolf ruled the roost at tho opening day of the meet here today, bringing In three winners and landing Cherry Seed in the money in another. Only seven of the ten entries faced the starter for the feature event, the Hartford Handicap, and Wolf landed Kpringbonrd ahead of Kir Hltiisn. which counted many admirers.

In the last event of the clay Wolf landed Lysander In front of the odds-on favorite The only real favorite to win today, was Trumps In tho second event. The fields were small, as the rains of tho last few days have made the track heavy anil the owners did not care to tiro out their horses. St. John's Swimming The St. John's Swimming club met at the city baths on Thursday night for their opening practice, and' an enjoyable and profitable t-vening was spent.

Over forty paid members are enrolled, and from the lino physical appearance and enthusiasm displayed, lit is evident Winnipeg Is going to have a very strong club, devoting their energies to life caving, water polo, and all tho other iicnuutlc, accomplishments. Any gc-ntlcmen wishing to Join, should communicate with either Robert McAllister, treasurer, r.35 KnivKsldo street, or John Lyons, secretary, 10SI Main street. SOLDIER EARNS WINS Buffalo. X.V.. April IS Soldier Kearns.

or Rrooklyn. knocked (tut Jack tjevor. Denver, in tho eighth round of a hour scheduled to go ten rounds here tonight. KLING TO JOIN REDS Cincinnati. April 1 X.

-Reports cmiiio from Kansas City tonight that Johnnv Ivling. liHseball catcher, hns signed a. contract to catch for th Cincinnati team UuniiM this bchiu. CHESS my i-opez An Instructive game played In a match between Sheffield and Hud-dors field. White Dole, Sheffield.

Black II. K. Atkins, lluddorslleld. 1 P-1C 4 AVhlto T-K 4 2 Kt-lv 3 Kt-Q 3 3 H-Kt i P-Q II a 4 H-U 4 Kt-H a 5 Castles H-K 6 Kt-H (a) P-W Kt 4 7 H-Kt P-Q 3 I-tj 3 (b) Kt-tJ i H-K 3 Castles 10 P- 3 P-H 11 Kt-Q a (C) Kt la Kt It ch li Kt 13 It x. Kt P-K 3 14 Kt-Q 2 d) P-Q 4 15 I i (e) Kt IK Kt-K 4 Kt 17 Kt 4 IS Kt-ICt 3 (f) P-Kt 3 19 Q-Q 2 H-Kt 2 20 It-lC 1 CJ It-Q 1 21 Q-K 2 ti-Q 2 iff) 2 2 H-K 4 P-K 23 Kt-H B-B 1 (h) 24 VC-Ii 2 jli 25 Kt- li K-U 2 2 H-K Kt 1 U-H 1 27 Q-H 3 Q-K 3 28 Kt-Q 1 P-K (I) 29 nn 1 CJ-K 30 H-H 1 P-Kt 4 31 IC-Kt 1 P-K 4 32 Q-H 2 Q-K 6 (J) 33 Q-H 3 K-Kt 3 3 1 Kt-H 2 P- Kt 5 35 Hx 36 Q-Q 1 P-H 0 37 H-It 2 li-ll 1 38 Resigns (U) (a) Though K-K i is mote usual, ICt-H 3 Is a safe continuation.

(b) Kt-K 2 may be superior. If Kt H-Q 5. The pawn move should ho reserved, In case 1-Q 4 is necessary, with the cosequent gain of a move. (c) The objection to B-Q 5 seems to bo K-Kt 1. followed by P-Kt 5.

Then position then, after Kt 14, 1 ICt, P-K 4, Is in favor of black. (d) Hlack gains too much freedom with P-Q 4, and this should have been prevented by P-B 4. If Black replies H-Kt 5. the doubled pawns are no disadvantage. (e) There Is no other alternative.

H-H 4 loses a pawn, after 16. Tt P. P-Kt 4. and P-K 3 gives Black a strong game by P-Q 16, H-H 2. Kt-R 4.

i) The Kt has more scope at 3. (g Preparing an attack. Tho is now off the masked file, and threatens to go to 3, followed by P-IC ii. (h) Now that the diagonal is closed, lllaek' loses no time In Unding an effective range for the bishop. 16) The Kt is almost eh kmated as far as any aid it can lend in tho defence.

1) The attack Is directed with crushing effect. If li Q. 34, It, and the White rook is completely shut of the game. (k) A noteworthy game. PF.TROFF DEFEXCE The following game occurred in the match between and Marshall, played in September, 1112.

White Janowski. Black A hito Black 1 H-K. 4 P-K 4 2 Kt- KB 3 Kt-K 3 3 Kt P-Q 3 4 Kt-lC 3 Kt 5 H-Q 4 P-Q 4 6 H-Q 3 B-Q 3 7 P-Q li 4 Premature. Castles should be played first. Sehachzcitutig.) 7 Castles 8 -x 1' B-Kt 5 ch a lv-H sci Kt-Q 2 would be preferable.

fl loll 12- -Q 2 -Kt-Q P. 3 -P Kt K-K set Kt Kt Kt If q. U-R 6 IX 8 mate. 13 Kt-H 3 14 H-Kt 2 Kt Kt IT. tt I' ch K- lisr, 1 6 B- Rtt ch 17 K-Kt sq Kt IS Kt K-K 7 in n-Q ii sa n-K su 20 H-H 3 lllaek now has an easy win by R.

H. H-K 3 and Jl-Kt 3. The method adopted vc hllo equally sure is moro complicated. (Chess with Tribune.) 20 (Ks(i)-K 21 H-Kt 4 3) 22 H-Q sq R-B 3 ltesigns PROBLKM VI I. White at Kt at 3.

-Bjit IC 7. at at Kt 5, 1 at 4. 1 at at Kt 3, (eight pieces). Hlack at 4, at at 2 (three pieces). AVhite to play and mate In three moves.

BURRELL VS. BROWN The jlrst game In the match now being played between H. H. Burrell and Ashley Brown vf.is played on Saturday last. The game which ran to seventy moves, was drawn.

The second game will be played in the Winnipeg club in the Knderton Block on Portage avenue this evening at 8. 3D o'clock. "Winnipeg" O'Brien, tho local lightweight star, is about to have his greatest wish gratified, as the, Winnipeg promoters are trying to match him with Steve Ketchel, of Chicago. These boys met in a llfteen-round encounter in Saskatoon Fomo months ago, and It was called a draw by the Kaskatoon papers, but O'Hrien and his manager have always maintained that tho Winnipeg boy wan the winner. They have been besieging local promoters, to re-match them in this city, and there is a good chance of them coming together at an early date.

The Western sporting writers were unanimous In declaring tho bout the best that had ever been staged there, and an both boys have since added to their experience tho bout. If staged, should prove very attractive. tVlsrlcn's hands have been a great trouble to him for some time, but he has been under the core of a well known osteopath for the last month, and "now states, that his maulers are In good trim and he Is confident that he can put "paid" to his account when be again luces tho aggressive Ketchel. Young Fits Is another locul hoy.who Is getting 1n lots of training in anticipation of a busy boxing rcunon in tho city, and he has placed himself under tho management of Jack Whittall, who handles the affairs of several of tho beat local boys. Jack admits that the Cornlshman has several faults lliat must bo removed before he can pose ns a finished boxer, but ho promises a startling improvement in his lstest rhargo upon his next appearance in the ring.

J'ltK Is a middleweight, and his manager would like to hear from any of fliot poundage who are prepared to take a mutch with the ox-Ittighv plav- r. Wluttall can bo located at tl William avenue. JUVENILE 8TYLE. The X. 17.

will play the juvenile Mt.vlo of lacrosse this summer. Tfji in a side una Held captains. C.P.R. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION TO BE VERY STRONG Material for About Ten Baseball and Frotball Clubs, Two or Three Lacrosse Teams and Four or Five Cricket Elevens. The executive committee of th C.

P. II. Athletic association met on Thursday night to receive reports from each brunch. The following branches were each represented by two delegates: The shops, local freight and coach yards, depot. Dominion express, and yards.

Jack Kennedy occupied the chair. The reports given showed that there is great enthusiasm being taken in the organiration by the Canadian Pacific employees and figures were given showing that there was material for about ten first class baseball teams and football teams, two or three lacrosse teams, and four or five cricket teams. In addition to these there are several hundred employees who are anxious to participate in tho inter-section league of the P. R. There was animated discussion regarding the city railwv league, and the executive decided that representations! should be made to other railways with a view to the C.

P. It. association entering lacrosse, baseball, football and cricket teams In such a league, such teams to consist of bona lld employees. The P. K.

teams entered in the city leagues are to receive every support. It is proposed to hold a field day for track, athletics at the end of the season. The question of grounds was also thoroughly discussed, and it was decided to approach the company to give the association the use of the Northern Klevator grounds, and also additional grounds near the shops on Mc-Hhillipa street, as it was felt that the Northern Elevator ground would ltn ouite inadequate to tako care of all the enthusiasts, who. as the result of tho canvass taken, were anxious to talce active interest In the games. meeting Is to be held next Thursday night at 8.30 o'clock to arrange the schedules for tho inter-sectlon games.

MAROONS TAKE REVENGE OUT OF MUSCATINE CLUB Flood's Pastimers Win by 6 ta 3 Score Pitcher Kolb Goes the Route and Shows Fine Form Yannigan3 Are Whitewashed Muscatine, April 18. Tim Flood and his men took advantage of Mus-eatlne'n two errors and bunched hits, winning out in the eighth and ninth 6 to 3. Kolb pitched the entire game for Winnipeg and showed excellent form all the way with tho exception of the llfth Inning, when two hit batsmen, two bases on hulls, and three hits brought in Muscatine's three runs. In the eighth with two down. Wilkes scored when Muscatine's third baseman dropped the ball.

Uiedrick scratched a single and Kllert was safe on a wild throw. Matthews scored Diedrlch and Kllert on a single to left centre. Hotter pitching marked the game today, both sides showing a decided improvement. Catcher Kurke, formerly with Kcwance, will Join the Winnipeg squad at St. Paul according to Manager Flood.

Kurke is an excellent man and a heavy hitter. The score: It. II. T. Winnipeg P001J0031 6 lu 2 Muscatine 000030000 3 8 2 Batteries Kolb and Dye, Jady, Baird.

Hart and Kohr. YAN.NWAXS HLANKKO Ottumwa, April 18. Young Grimes, the Austin, annihilater. held Winnipeg to three blows, and struck out thirteen this afternoon, and Ottumwa won by the count of 3 to 0. Wills' home run.

a line drive down the third base lino and out through a. hole in the fence was the other feature of a well played game. Fosberg was picked for the pair of runs in the opening round, and Wills' freak homer totalled the third in the eighth. The Holding of James at short and ICohl at second was the best, and Price, the ottumwa amateur, proved tho best hitters against Grimes. Arlhur Ownes, formerly a western and Three-Eye league pitcher, and one time managr of Burlington and Hock-ford clubs, covered first for Winnipeg for today only.

Manager Flood, who has the first Winnipeg club at Muscatine, has notified Kohl to release on Sunday night, l'itcher Fisher, Catcher James and Outfielders Schaefer and Karnham, Score: Ottumwa 20000001 3 Winnipeg 00000,0000 0 Hatterles (Jrimes and Ilnk; 1 a i l'es- berg. Fisher. Baehont and James. Reglna frcm Winnipeg over tho Grand Trunk Pacific, in Electrio lighted Sleepers, and Electrio lights in both and lower berths. Ticket Offices, 260 Portage Avenue, Phone Main 5378-7098.

Union Station, Phone Main 3453-2826. Good Philosophy. Whate'er there be of sorrow I'll put off till tomorrow. And when tomorrow comes, why then 'Twill bo today and joy again. Kendrlck Hangs.

S- MACMURDO TO STAY WITH VANCOUVER Manager Tim Flood will have to huatle for a new first base- man. Word was received to- 4 day from Bob Brown, manaqer of the Vancouver Northwest- rn league team, that he has "fc decided to keep "Spot" Mec- Murdo, who was easily the best first basema.i in the Cen- tral International league last season. Brown is sending along a cheque for ICO, but this will hardly offset Mac- Murdo'a loss. The big fellow was counted upon to return to Winnipeg, but he has been making such a good showing with Vancouver that Brown can't afford to let him no. In the opening game MacMurdo Held down third base for Van- couver, secured one hit out of "4-four times uo.

had a put out and three assists without an error and stole one base. Lacrosse Annual This afternoon at 3 o'clocK the annual meeting of the Winnipeg Amateur Lacrosse association will be held in tho Industrial Bureau. Ii addition to the election of officers there will be tho Important business of placing the teams In tho various series. The champion C.N.n. and Young Conservative teams will advance to senior rating.

Whether if Is possible to form another stronpr club out of the available material will form an Interesting topic. If a third club is admitted to senior rating it looks as If Norwood, would be chosen. Judging by tho turn out at Th.e practices this week the national pastime is in for a season. At tho practices of the Young Conservative and C.N.R. teams last night there was a total of about sixty players, while Norwood had about sixty out earlier in the week.

WOLGAST A FAVORITE ROUND Tommy Murphy, However, is in Perfect Condition and is Confident of Winning Ex-Champion's Judgment of Distance in Last Figfct Very Poor Ad Wolgast. San April on the twenty-round Ad Wolgast- Tommy Murphy fight, scheduled for this afternoon, is lively at odds of 10 to 8 in favor of Wolgast. One roll of $1,500 to bo placed on Wolgast came from Vallejo. This probably represented contributions from many Bailors. A special excursion will come from Sacramento and will bo largely filled state legislators, who prefer a lively prize light to a dull debate over freak bills.

Manager Jones says he hopes the odds will change trifle, as he and "Wolgast want to place a large bet. Murphy looks much better than Wolgast, but most of the betters nro trusting to Jones' assertions that Wolgast will win easily. Manager Buckley, for Murphy, de clares that his man hurt his left hand In the twelfth round of the last fight, and this prevented himrom delivering any punishing blows with that hand. He says Murphir will make a much better showing in this fight, aa he fs in perfect condition and is confident. Wolgast showed had Judgment of distance before, and if he continues to do this he is liable to bo whipped, as Murphy makes no such mistakes.

CHECKER TOURNEY IN AN INTERESTING STAGE There Bhould be some good games In tne next round in the Manitoba checker championship competition, for in the draw which took place Thursday night those old opponents, Newman and Christie, were drawn together, while Jones, the holder of the Gordon cup. will have to play Newman Badge who BRITISH RUGBY MATCH TODAY Knox and Fort Garry Clubs to Usher in Season at River Park Enthusiasts will flock to River park today when the rugby season opens. The first cup game will be fought out between tho Knox club and the Fort Garry aggregation. The Knox club as a team are an unknown quantity at present, but the form evinced at the practice game last Wednesday points to tho fact that they have some sterling players. On paper the teams seem so evenly balanced that this game should prove of great Interest.

The president. Air. J. It. Jackson, will handle the game.

Patrons and players will please remember to use tho Jubilee avenue entrance. The line-ups are as follows: Fort Garry Gillespie. Norman, Smith, Oliver, McOlafferty, ICettiwell, Stokes. Patterson, Denton, Hicks, Watson, Cruikshank, Heveridge, llalibur-ton and Strutch. Spares Sweeney, Blackhall.

Edwards and Trotter. Knox Club Dunwoodie, Blake, Gar-ton, R. Clieyne, Simpson, Allan. Cunningham, Woodman, Wannop, Toombs, McKlnnen, Manson, H. Cheyne, Dunwoodie and A.

Other. BOWLING Crescents Give Thistles Close Shave In City League Match Thistles had a. close shave last night In their match with Crescents in tho City league series. With only four players In the first game. Crescents ran up a total of 840 and won quite easily.

Jn tho other two game they lost out by 14 and 13 pins, respectively. Pctioyer did some star trundling, to-tallliAg fi-16. Pearson also was near tho 600 mark. McIJiarmid and Alltchell were tho leading Thistles bowlers. The scores: Crescents Penoyer 247 203 1SS 64(5 VVlshart 175 170 173 BIS Fen wick 133 187 320 Pearson 202 179 201 682 Purves 216 176 159 651 Totals' Thistles F.rieks Mitchell Smith McOlarmld Hunter 80 861 916 2617 168 18T 171 189 179 179 177 152 206 171 211 658 212 574 137 458 182 677 187 638 Totals 891 8S5 929 2705 WINNITOBA PRACTICE.

Last year's Junior baseball champions will hold their first workout this year on JMorcjuay school grounds on Tuesday, April 22 at 6:30 sharp. All last year's players and any newcomers are requested to be on hand. SOME MIGHT QUALIFY. Some of the players who were on the Capitals of Ottawa last year should qualify as good amateurs. They did not receive any salary because up to the present the pay car has not put in an appearance.

NORTHWESTERN Tscomi Victoria 2, Seattle 1. Portland 4, Spokane 3. This Afternoon 10 TO 8 FOR A 20 BOUT TODAY has a good reputation among local players. There will be many interested to sen how lie fares after having taken down the colors of Leigh, the Street Kail-way men's champion. Jackson.

the fifth man, drew a bye and will play the losers of the above two matches. LEAGUE DIVISION TO BE DISCUSSED AT BIG MEETING Many Winnipeg cricketers had a meeting last night to discuss the pros and cons of tho proposal of the Wanderers and threo other teams forming a blue ribbon league of their own within the association. The sentiment of the meeting: was against the proposal and the follow- lng notice of motion was passed unanimously. It was moved by C. St.

John-Hrenon, Press C. C. seconded by Urake, Whlto Rose O.C.. that: "In the event of any club or clubs at present represented in the recognized senior division of the Winnipeg Cricket association (as elected and entered at the last annual general meeting of the W. entering a team In any other series of games or body or division or league other than the division arranged by the W.

C. A. and which was in vogue last season, such clubs thus so doing and thus interested shall forfeit their places in the W. C. and their places shall be filled with such teams as may be elected by tho W.

and that any such club herein above mentioned in tho first part of this motion shall have no further representation in the W. C. A. after this meeting." An immediate request is being forwarded to the Winnipeg Cricket association for a special general meeting to be held forthwith. The meeting promises to be a lively one and a decision on the situation Is likely to be reached then.

1 PICTURE OF CANOE BUILDING ON VIEW All interested In tho progress of Winnipeg's Canoe club can see a. new water color picture of Its J30.OOO home in the windows of the House of Hob-berlln, Portage avenue. The grounds In connection are being laid out by the Canadian Public Service Corporation, landscape and town planning department, and when completed will be another beauty spot added to the city of Winnipeg. VIRTflRIATheatra rm KoiiT it OPI0IITK OftPIIKITM Home of Kerined Moslem Hpeclal-tlea and Photo Plays. Cootlanoaa from to 11 iss I'basce of Prafrinst MUSICAL.

SPECIALTIES MOW-OA PHOTO PI.AVH MONDAY, WKD aivu rniuAY ARENA Roller Skating Daily Afternoon 2.30 to 4.30. Evening 8.15 to JO. 15. CITY BAND EVERY NIGHT Phone Garry 928..