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TTtlTTlT -111! 1111! Crisp Facts Gathered In the Realm of Sports i NAPOLEON LAJO IE Great Frenchman doing best hitting Is now lending the swatters of both leagues and Is the favorite for the automobile. WINTER LEAGUE BOOMS i New Orleans, September salaries for major league stars who would put in extra time with local mid-winter leaguers will soar during cold months if promoters of the scheme here complete their plans. For five years efforts have been made With more or less success to attract big leaguers to local in snow time. Ty Cobb and other stars played an engagement here last winter. What promises to be a merry war for stars started today when Paul Sentell, recently sold by Brooklyn to Chatta- nooga, signified willingness to sign with another manager in spite of claims that he had already signed with an old league.

Dygert of Philadelphia, Johnson of Washington and others are in correspondence with local managers. TO MANAGE Atlanta, September fereitenstein, better known as the Old will handle the reins of the New Orleans club next season, that is, he will have the title of manager, according to the latest bulletin issued by Secretary James J. Farrell. Under the head of contracts for 1911, Rreitenstein's name appears on the New Orleans list not only as player but as manager. doubtless means that Breitenstein will handle the New Orleans club next season, but under the direction of Frank.

HARVARD TRIMS BATES 22 TO 0 Cambridge, September Harvard opened the football sfeason today by defeating Bates 22 to 0 in a last and spectacular game. The new fules worked well. Long-end plays and forward passes were well executed and Ihere were some fine dashes through (open fields. All the scores were made Dn touchdowns, from which two goals (were kicked. 4 MORE NEW RULES 4 4 4 Philadelphia, September 4 4 Brown, left guard of 4 4 team, was injured in the first period 4 of the Pennsylvania-Dickinson 4 4 game today.

After examination at 4 I 4 the University hospital it was found that his left shoulder blade 4 4 was fractured and that he would 4 4 have to remain in the for 4 4 several days. 4 I 4-4 444 III YALE EASILY WINS FROM WESLEYAN TEAM New Haven, September the opening game of the football season at Yale Field here today Yale defeated Wesleyan 22 to 0. Both teams showed good knowledge of new football, while plays with frequent use of the forward pass and kicking made the contest exciting. Kach side was frequently penalized and but very few line plays were tried. A failure on part of the use of the forward pass gave Corey the ball and he ran 95 yards for third touchdown.

MImm lintninond Boston, September the Longwood courts today Miss Louise Hammond of New York, the eastern tennis title holder, defeated Miss Lois Moyes of Toronto, who defended her Canadian honors for the fourth time last July, in two out of three sets. The scores were 6-3; 3-6; 6-1. GEO. C. OLIVER, Phones 334.

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Are you a subscriber SOUTHERN B1'1 TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY Howard Eleven Gets Signals And Prepares For First Fray Coach Donnelly is driving a pound a day off his Howard squad this week, and by Saturday every man in the bunch is expected to be down to fighting weight, fit for the season's campaign. From 3 until darkness at 8 the Crimson and Blue warriors are being worked and slowly but surely the green men under the guiding hand of the coach, are forming into a machine which will crush more than one S. I. A. A.

eleven this all sighs fail. The bunch was given signals Monday, and since that time signal practice and scrimmaging has been the order of As this is regarded as the real work of football, it can be seen where the Howard lads are losing a pound a day. So far there has not been a single injury, not even an ankle turned, to mar the work or disrupt the squad. The enthusiasm among the student body is growing each day, and confidence in the team is becoming more general. The men from whom the team will finally be picked are substantially as follows: Motley and Lett, center; Sessions, Cook and Thornberry, guards; Taylor and Berry, tackles; Embrey, Boykin, Hill, Cook and Hill, ends; McCorquodale, Kelly, Noone, McLaren, Milican and McBride, backs.

In addition to these there are several more likely looking men who may take places on the this season. The Howard boys will play their first game Saturday afternoon with squad of Agriculturists of Blountsville. Noojin is a disciple of Dr. Pollard, and knows football from A to and he may be coming over to Howard after the fashion of Ursinus and Penn. The possibilities of the new rules will bo seen for the first time Saturday, and doubtless many will journey to West End park to see the game, which will begin at 3:30 Howard's first big struggle will take place Saturday, October 8, at the State Fair grounds when the Clemson eleven will be its opponent.

This game will give the first real line on what the local institution is going to accomplish in football this season. NATIONAL LEAGUE Played. Won. Lost. Pet.

Chicago 140 93 47 .664 New York 143 S3 60 .580 Pittsburg 144 82 62 .569 Philadelphia 144 73 71 .507 Cincinnati 147 73 74 497 St. Louis 140 59 81 .422 Brooklyn 145 60 86 414 Boston 144 50 94 347 Elliott Gets Into the Game Boston. September defeated Chicago 3 to 2 In the first game today, but was shut out in the second game, 11 to 0. The visitors hit the ball opportunely in the second game, while Bbston was unable to connect with Brown's deli very. Scores: First game: R.H.E.

Boston .000 002 001-3 6 2 Chicago ...100 010 8 1 Batteries: Ferguson and Rariden; Reulbach and Kling. Time, 1:52. Second game: R.H.E. Boston .000 000 0 6 3 Chicago 001 11 1 Batteries: Mattern, Curtis, Burke and Rariden and Elliott; Brown and Kling and Needham. Time, 1:40.

Umpires, Brennan and O'Day. Covaleski Gets Bumped New York, September locals today made 16 runs off Covaleski, the pitcher whose wonderful work prevented the New Yorks from winning the pennant two years ago, and vanquished Cincinnati 16 to 4. The lefthander issued 11 passes and hit two men. Crandall eased up in the ninth and the visitors procured four tallies. Score: R.H.E.

Cincinnati .000 000 4 11 1 New York .203 125 1 4 3 Batteries: Covaleski and Clark: Crandall and Wilson and Schlel. Time, 2:10. Umpires, Johnstone and Eason. Dodgers Are Dangerous Brooklyn, September made it four straight from Pittsburg today, shutting the visitors out, 2 to 0, in one BBf the fastest games of the season here. HBcll had great control and received brilliant support.

He was only twice in danger and then pulled himself out in splendid style. Score: R.H.E. Pittsburg .900 ooo 4 Brooklyn .010 000 7 1 Batteries: Steel and Gibson; Bell and O. Miller Time, 1:15. Umpires, Rigler and Emslie.

Cardlnnls Win a Game Philadelphia, September Louis again defeated Philadelphia today, 5 to 4. The game was featured by a home run drive by Ellis. Score: R.H.E. St. Louis ..100 103 000-5 9 2 Philadelphia .000 100 7 2 Batteries: Steele and Bresnahan; Brennan, Girard and Dooln.

Time, 1:45. Umpires, Klem and Kane. SEISMIC CAPTURES THE DURHAM CUP Toronto. September 28 won the feature of racing, the Durham cup. for Canadian breds, with added.

There were so many entries In the first race that it had to be divided, making seven races. Summary: First race, six 114 (Archibald), 8 to 5, won; Royal Onyx, 119 (Gross), 5 to 1, second; Oxer, 106 (Garner), 2 to 1, third. Time, 1:15 Second race, six Turner, 97 (Dunn), 12 to 1, won; Planter, 104 (Fain), 10 to 1, second; Reah, 107 (Walsh), 7 to 10, third. Time, 1:14 4-5. Third race, 114 (Archibald), 4 to 1, won; Donald MacDonald, 114 (Walsh), 7 to 5, second; J.

H. Houghton, 109 (Gross) 6 to 1, third. Time, 1:40 1-5. Fourth race, Durham cup, mile and three-quarters-Seismic, 125 (Musgrave), 3 to 5, won; Frolic, 109 (Davis), 9 to 1, second; Capersauce. 122 (Archibald), 4 to 1, third.

Time, 3:10 3-5. Fifth race, steeplechase, about two Lane, 162 (Allen), 7 to 5, won; Nebuchadnezer, 116 (Lucas), even, second. Time, 4:16 1-6. Only two finished. Ted fell and Oakhurst refused.

Sixth race, mile and an Reardon, 96 (Garner), 5 to 1. won; Spellbound, 109 (Musgrave), 8 to 5, second; Pretend, 104 (Walsh), 18 to 5, third. Time, 1:53 3-6. Seventh race, six 103 (Gross), 5 to 2, won; Amorel, 103 (Walsh), 6 to 1, second; Dan DeNoyes, 109 (Archibald), 3 to 1, third. Time, yoroato Entries Toronto, September entries: First race, mile and an Steel, 87; Come On, 92; Shawnee, 94; Martgol, 99; Templer, 101; The Golden Butterfly, Dixie Knight, 102; Judge Lassing, 103; Bedmlnster, 104; G.

M. Miller, Compton, Don Antonio, 106; John Reardon, 107. Second race, six 105; 108; Girl, 105; "Bride Dane, "'Mayflower, Gowanda, 108; Satin Bower, 116. "Coupled. Third race, mile and a slxteenth-My Gal, Marigol, Hickory Stock, Adala, 101; Kenmare Queen, Laughing Eyes, Dr.

Burch. 102; Flashing, 106; Lyndhurst Elgin, 107; Shawnee, Responseful, 111; Montclair, 117; Pocotaligo, Live Wire, 120. Fourth race, six Corinth. Imprint. Golden Wedding, Wrap 105; Sweeps way, Nightfall, Solid Comfort 110; Leah.

100. Fifth race, Epsom handicap, six Octavla, 90; 100 Lady Irma, 104; "Star Charter, 98; "Ton Hayward, 105: Mexoana, 106; 113, 115. Sixth race, steeplechase, about Bob, 135; Prince, 136 Judge Cronin, 135; 138; 142; John Dillon. 143; Ontario, 146; "Tour ney, 144; "Merrlman, 156. "Coupled.

Seventh race, Minoru plate, one mileTa Nun Da, 107; Love Lie, 110; Jack At kin, 119; Magazine, 119; Olambala, 124. the New York train, Leaves 9:30 a. m. TWO BIG SURPRISES IN LEXINGTON RACES Lexington, September races today were marked by two surprises. Tippy, paying $32.90 on each ticket in miituel machines, won the fourth race, a five and a half furlong dash for maiden 2-year-olds, from a good field of youngsters.

Ethelda, paying $74.70 for $2, won the first at six furlongs. Princess Callaway and Helmet, heavily backed, took the second and third races respectively, and Miami, the heavily backed favorite, came strong in the finish in the fifth and won. Summaries: First race, 3-year-olds and up, selling, purse $'2W, six 109 (Moore), won; Duquesne, 106 (Thomas), Meade, 109 (Martin), third. Time, 1:13 4-5. Two-dollar mutuels paid: Ethelda, $74.70, $20.80, Duquesne, $8.40, Ada Meade, $4.10.

Second race, 5-year-olds, five and a half Callaway, 100 (Thomas), won; Labolde. 107 (Goose), second; Miss Dulln, 100 (Moore), third. Time, 1:08. Two-dollar mutuels paid: Princess Callaway, $2.20, $2.20, Labolde, $2.20, Miss Lulin, $2.60. Third race, 3-year-olds and up.

handicap. mile and twenty 114 (Reid), won; Leamence, 104 (Goose), second; Tom Bigbee, 95 (Hufnagel), third. Time, 1:41 4-5. Fourth race, maidens, purse $250, five and a half 109 (E. Martin), won; Exploit, 112 (A.

Thomas), second: Butterball, 109 (J. Reid), third. Time, 1:08 3-5. Two-dollar mutuels paid: Tippy, $32.90. $15.20.

Explicit, $4.70, Butterball. $5.70 Fifth race, 3-year-olds and up, selling, purse $300, mile and 105 (Thomas), won; John E. McMillan, 109 (Goose). second; Slgo, 99 (Koemer), third. Time.

1:49 4-5. Twodollar mutuels paid: Miami. $4 40, $3.50, John E. McMillan, $7.20, Sigo, $3.20. Sixth race, 3-year-olds and up.

selling, purse, mile and Ashmeade. 99 (Steinhart), won; Alice Baird. 109 (Mountain), second; Bad News, 109 (J. Reid), third. Time, Two-dollar mutuels paid: Col.

Ashmeade, $41.60. $9.70, Alice Baird, $4.80, Bad News, $2.60. Lexington Entries September for tomorrow: First race, 6 furlongs. 3-year-olds and up, McGee, Frost Lancaster, May Bride. Shamrock, Rowland Otis, Ethel Day, Westbury, Heine, Grenade.

Billy Bodemyer, McAndrews, Alchemist, Twilight Queen, Sally Preston, 109. Second race, 0 furlongs, 2-year-olds, Bettle Sue. Starry Hermann, Sister Betsy, Prairie Belle, Mlndonette, 107; Any Port, Jack Weaver. Hcctagon, Messenger Boy, 110; Long Bridge, 119. Third race, 6 furlongs, 4-year-lolds and up, Darie, 107; Descognets, 109: Emperor William, Royal Captive, 111; Selwyk, 116.

Fourth race, mile and 20 yards, 3year-olds and up. the Lexington Brewing company, selling 98: John Furlong, Intrinsic, 100; Hans, 108; Tom Bigbee, 109; Huck, 110; Norbltt, 112. Fifth race, furlongs, 2-year-olds, Maiden. 92: Coletta, 97; Bob Farley, 98; Tittler, Going Some, Clsko, Mayor Head, Indian Girl, 100, Alice A. Dale, Eastern Star, James Henry Walbank, Ben Uncas, Mary Day, 103; Amercaneer, 106.

Sixth race, mile and 20 yards, 3year-olds and up, 93; Henry Hutchinson, 100; Rice Grain, 104; Wander, Asa Walker, 107; Francis Ray, 108; Foxy Mary, 109; Peter Pender. 110. Weather clear; track good. Dead Heat Run New Market, England, September 28. The Hopeful stakes was run here today and resulted In a dead heat between H.

P. Borrow and J. B. Joel's San Star. Porphyrlo was third.

Six started. FOOTBALL RESULTS At Carlisle: Indians 39, Mulhelboro 0 At South Bethlehem, Lehigh 10 Western Maryland university 0. Call at Our New Home The bank is now quartered at 310 N. 20th street and will be glad to have its patrons continue business there. Commercial State Bank John D.

Elliott, President John Matthews, Cashier 310 North 20th Street Alley Comer Between Third and Fourth AMERICAN LEAGUE Played.Won. Lost. Pet. Philadelphia .145 98 47 .676 New York 143 82 61 .573 Detroit .146 82 64 .562 Boston .144 79 65 .649 Cleveland .142 67 75 .472 Washington .145 63 82 .435 Chicago .145 62 83 .428 St. Louis .145 45 100 .310 Johnson Makes a Record Chicago, September 28.

Johnson, pitcher, today made a new record for strikeouts for a sfason and helped Washington to defeat Chicago 5 to 1. Johnson struck out 10 men today, making his total 307 for the year. The former record was 301 made by Rube Waddell in 1908. Score: R.H.E. Chicago 001 000 3 0 Washington 000 001 14 3 Batteries: White and Payne; Johnson and Ainsworth.

Time, 1:38. Umpires, and Sheridan. Naps Play Winning Ball Cleveland, September again defeated Boston today, 4 to 3. Lajoie and Speaker did not play because of injuries received yesterday. Score: R.H.E.

Cleveland. 000 100 10 2 Boston 006 200 3 2 Batteries: Koestner, Kaler and Land; McHale and Klelnow. Time, 1:54. Umpires, Evans and Perrlne. Tigers Downed Again Detroit, September York made it three straight today defeating the champions 6 to 5.

Each clubused three pitchers. Score: R.H.E. New York 221 000 12 3 Detroit 010 002 8 4 Batteries: Caldwell, Vaughn, Quinn and Blair; Mullin, Stroud, Works and Schmidt and Casey. Time, 1:52. Umpire, Dineen.

Athletics Lose To Browns St. Louis, September lost to the locals today 2 to 1. A wild pitch in the ninth inning rally cost Atkins the game. Score: R.H.E. St.

Louis. 000 100 4 2 Philadelphia. 000 010 7 1 Batteries: Nelson and Stephens; Atkins and Lapp. Time, 1:30. Umpires, Egan and Connolly.

Supposed Burglars Caught Middlesboro, September Charles Burch and J. W. Painter, alleged safeblowers, are under arrest here at the request of Knoxville, authorities. When apprehended they had burglar tools, nitroglycerine and fuses in their possession. STARTLE SPRINGS BIG SURPRISE AT COLUMBUS Columbus, September a Michigan owned gelding that is raced by Joe Gahagan of Toledo, astonished an overflow crowd at the grand circuit races by capturing the first two and necessary heats of the 2:09 trot from a high-grade field, in which General H.

was considered to have the best chance. Startle's time In the first heat was Joan, winner over Dudle Archdale last week in two of three heats, made it three straight today when they met for the Buckeye stake of $5000. The Archdale mare started as first choice at $100 to $80 over the field, in which there was nothing up to her standard except Joan. In the first two heats Joan did the trailing and showed the best bursts of speed when sprinting started after the half was passed. The final half of the first mile was in The last quarter, with the two mares all but lapped throughout, was made in 30 seconds.

Joan won by a length. The next finish was not so close. In the third heat Dudle Archdale tried coming from behind, but was pocketed by Baron Penn and lost a good chance by having to pull out. Startle's victory was the last one of the day. General H.

was favorite at $100 in a pool of $185. Willy was second choice, with Startle, Deraarest and Lady Stately having a slight following. General H. made his best showing in the third heat, being third to Brace Girdle, that outrushed Ora Bellini nyr the finish. In the second heat the favorite made a break when half way down the stretch and trotting close to Startle.

Willy made the pace of the first heat furious, going the first quarter in and reaching the half In The others were strung out, with Startle as their leader. In the stretch Willy tired. Startle came to the front without particular effort and won the race in the next heat by standing off Ora Bellini's attempt. Grace G. was the choice and a handy winner in the 2:13 pace.

Border Guard was singled out to win the second division of the 2:19 trot, but the award went to Betsy G. In straight heats and slow time. Creighton, starting with one heat in three from Monday, took the next two and the winner's end of the first division of the same trot. Tomorrow The Harvester will start In an attempt to lower the stallion trotting record of 2:01. Summaries: 2:19 class trotting, three in five, first division, $800, three heats Monday: Creighton, b.

by The Bondsman (Lasell) 1 2 8 1 1 Admiral Red, b. by Red Wilkes 2 112 4 Lady Willow, br. m. 3 4 2 3 2 Graymore, g. g.

(McDonald). 4 5 3 4 3 Wataga, b. m. (Murphy). 6 3 7 ro Senator Hale, br.

s. 5 7 4 ro m. 8 9 ro Ed L. Teed, br. 9 8 6 ro Carnation, b.

g. 7 6 dis 2:19 class three In live, $800, second division: I Betsy b. by Wiggins (Cox) 1 1 1 The Exponent, b. h. 3 2 2 Border Guard, b.

s. (Geers). 2 8 6 Billy Fatchen, blk. g. 3 4 Katherine b.

m. 6 5 3 Orleans, b. m. (E. 7 4 Edwin b.

m. 6 5 Angle b. m. 1 TYRUS CORD Georgia peach trails in the race for batting honors of the big league, but by tlmn narnimiiirp nninti. KAVANAUGH IS FIRM 1 Little Rock, September President Kavanaugh today received letters from President Joseph and former President Chambers of the Montgomery club stating that the side contract with Pitcher Juul was a personal matter between Mr.

Chambers and Juul. They asked President Kavanaugh to defer action. President Kavanaugh states that the matter has gone out of his hands, and that unless the $1250 is paid by September 29 he will carry out the course I prescribed by the Southern league con- the Montgomery franchise forfeited and call a meeting of the league directors, to whom he will submit the entire case. SMITH COMING SOUTH I Atlanta, September Smith, who managed the Atlanta team in the Southern league last season and who handled the Buffalo team in the Eastern league this season, has admitted that he will be back in the Southern league next season. Smith, in a letter to a friend here I that he has been offered the position of manager by a Southern league club, put prefers to keep the name 4 a secret.

He also says that the contract tendered him is for three years. As Chattanooga has been mentioned more than any other club in connection with Smith's name, the supposition na- turally is that the ex-Cracker will lead I Chattamooga in 1911. 9 Morning Light, br. g. dls Buckeye stake.

2:19 trotters, 3 In 5, $5000: Joan, blk. by Directum, Spier (McDevltt) 1 1 1 Dudie Archdale, blk. (Geers) 2 2 2 Baron Penn, br. (McHenry). 3 3 3 Electric Todd, br.

(Gahagan) 4 4 4 Alba, br. (Proctor) 5 5 5 Remorseful, (McMahon). dls Time, 2:09. The 2:13 class pacing, 3 In 5, $1200: Grace b. by Sphinx Medium (Gray) Ill Fred b.

(Hoyt) 2 2 3 Hal Bowers, ro. (Hopkins) 8 7 2 Dajo, blk. (Creamer). 3 8 4 General Gordon, b. (Osborne) 6 3 5 Little Dick, b.

(Cunningham) 4 4 8 Rosabella, br. (Vail). 5 6 6 Beckey b. 7 5 7 Time, The 2:09 class trotting, 3 heats. $1200: Startle, b.

by William Wilkes (Gahagan) 1 1 4 Brace b. by Tregantle (McMahon) 5 3 1 Odo Bellini, br. (Dickerson) 3 2 2 Willy, b. (Pennock). 2 4 6 General b.

(Haag). 6 7 3 Direct Tone, b. (Ryan) 4 6 6 Lady Stately, b. (McDonald) 7 6 7 Demarest, b. Time, 2:08.

Service To Be Improved 1 Washington, September Taft today announced the appointment of Dr. Frederick A. Cleveland, director of the bureau of municipal research of New York, to head a federal staff of experts to investigate the expenditures in the executive departments. Mr. Cleveland entered upon his duties today.

It is not the purpose to get rid of any of the old government employes but merely that those now employed may work to better advantage. Strike May Soon End Tampa, September was annuonced by the Joint advisory committee of the Cigar union today that a vote will be taken Friday to ascertain whether or not a majority of the striking cigar makers desire to return to work. It is believed that the men will vote to return to work. Cornell Trims Hobart Ithaca, N. September overwhelmed Hobart today in the first football game of the season 60 to 0.

"I The new game developed no spectaoular plays, regular line plunging being used mostly. Southern Railway, the line to Atlanta; 6:30 a. 9:30 a. 4:25 p. m.

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