Indianapolis Journal, Volume 54, Number 38, Indianapolis, Marion County, 7 February 1904 — Page 7

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ME SPORTING SECTION opTHü SUNDAY JOURNAL SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 7. SPORTING EDITORIAL PAGE . Telephon ealls for the. Sporting Department: N. Hoth Old and New. THE SPORTIN i SECTION OF THE SUNDAY JOURNAL Can be found at the following place: NEW YokK-AMor House. CI .US. AUrlttOTiUl on News ritand. n Annex I N TN NAT! J. R. fawley Co., Arcade. Granu Motel. liunivii .f c T Iferlr.jf. northwest romer of Third and Jeffrrson s'reets, and Ulucfeld Bros., 442 West Market ttre t. BT. IXUIS l'nlon Ncj i'ompin, Union Depot. WASHINGTON. I r -o.:gs HrUe. Ebbltt IPus. Fairfax Hole'. Wlllard HHel. DENVER v.l -1. (haln Jackson. Fifteenth and Lawrence street, and A. Smith. 1657 Champa street. DAYTuN, O.-J. V. Wilkit. 23 South Jeff street. - CGWMHVa. O. Viaduct Newa Stand. 280 High It N I. KOSK, Iorting Kdltor Joe Gans' decisive victory over Mike Ward should prove that the lightweight champion is not altogether "all In." Oana's next Important battle will be with Joe WolcotL Fitzsimmons Is becoming red-headed gain and wants to fight either Jack O'Brien or Tommy Ryan. If Fltz could make the middle-weight limit he would make citner man hustle to beat him. W. K. Vanderbilt. Jr., la surely a crank on automobile racing. After winning about every race in which he started at the Day-tona-Onnond course he wired his New York architects and engineers to construct an automobile truck on the grounds of his new summer home at Lukevtllc, L. I. Bo James J. Corbett has announced that hi- would break bin theatrical contract if a large purse should be offered for a light between him and Fitzsimmons. Corbett is laboring under the Idea, that V .tz would be easy picking for him, but it 1 strange how many people differ with James Jaw Corbttt In this m;:tf. i. . Philadelphia Juck O'Brien has announced that before taking on Tommy Ilyai in another bout he would go into th? country near Philadelphia for a long rest. After meeting Ryan again O'Brien would need another long rest, for Ryan will surely give the Philadelphia n a very warm time In a twenty-round bout. James J. Jeffries is in hard luck. During their reigns as champions Sullivan and Cor bett received many challenges, but at times they were averse to accepting them. Even Flti deliberated a long while before taking on Jeff. Now here's Jeff willing to go on, but there is no one to go on with that Is, no one who would be sure to pull a big house with him. Sharkey and Monroe seem to be good business men and their tactics entitle them to a place in the "hold-up" division. Tin y agreed to fight before a Philadelphia club for 65 per cent, of the gross. The terms were accepted. Then there was a hunch to 70 per cent, and the manager consented te raise the limit. Then the price was raised to 75 per cent, and the Philadelphia promoter has backed n i. It used to bo thought that when a man was over thirty ho had" no business in the prize ring, but now there seems to be a general revival of the dead ones, or those who might be thought to be dead, or. at least, out of age. Oeorge Dixon is walloping everything before him in England. Tommy Ryan comes out of his dotage and makes a monkey out of the h avy and middleweight champions of England, and other Old-timers have made youngsters look like 30 cents. The next thins that will happen will not be weight limit In the making of matches, but they will wrangle over ages, and it will not be a strange thing to hear: "I won't fight him because he has gray hair and Is a grandfather." A shaking up Is promised on the Indianapolis polo team unless a turn for the better is snown very soon. Sixth place is not a pobltlon that the fans like to see the team occupy, and the management has come to the conclusion that something must be wrong with the team. A new face may be seen In the line-up. The management made a mistake r!y In the s. .. i by falling to compel the players to practice every day, so as to get into good physical condition as well as to perfect passing and floor work. The season is well advanced and the men at times show lack of condition. It would be a pretty good Idea for the Indianapolis management to follow the course taken by the Munch- management. Walter Petty, manager of the Munde team, insisted upon his men taking a spin every morning, notwithstanding the condition of the weather, and since tho plan was inaugurated the team has -played better polo and In addition Captain Furred's temper has been slightly curbed. The victory of Abe Attell over Harry Forbes at St. Louis last week w;is somewhat of a surprise because it was accomplished with a knockout. Had the battle gone twenty rounds, the limit, critics Wet of opinion that Attell would have been returned a Winner b.-. iue of his eh . . but few thought he would win In shorter time. If the battle wa t. end with a knockout Forbes was picked as the man to be given the verdict. The victory was not as clean cut as it might have been had Attell landed on Forbes during a mix-up In the center of the ring. Forbes ran against the ropes, and when rebounding Attell landed on his Jaw and Forbes went down and out. It might be termed an nc Ulental punch or chance. Forbes had the better of the first four rounds, and it was the chance that saved Attell. While Attell scored a knockout It must be considered that he taught Forbes off his guard at a time when he could swing his hardest. Tnere has been some harsh criticism about the fight, but there is seldom a big light that some one does not raise a howl. Prominent sporting writers, fight critics and boxing promoters of the country will meet in Detroit to-day for the purpose of organising ;i Nationul Boxing Association. The object is the promotion and elevation of pugilism Id the country. It is quite probable that the association will revise the weight . a thing that should have been done some time ago. and will make rules that will govern the holding of championship and other battles. Fighters and managers have been too lax on the weight questftoa aad the fistic followers have grown weary of men fighting for a certain championship when the principals are many pounds over the prescribed weight f that certain class. It la also proposed to form plans to control other forms of athletics and to put all sports on a higher plane than they now occupy. The association will have as members clubs in differ-nt cities und the epulis will blacklist and punish fakir. Tlic question of having referees appointed h the association will

nNo be conskb red. The association should mand the. res-pect of the sport-loving public.

WHY AMERICANS WIN. The nri'i-Hiit. rr.. M made s. veral days ago that Gorge Dixon will return from England, being unable to get matches, makes the American follower of the game wende r what Is the matter with the English pugilists. Dixon has been In England for some time with a standing offer to box anybody of his weight for a side bet of 12.000 real money, and deposited with a stakeholder. Dixon managed la) get on a number of lights, most of which he won. Finally the English pugilists would not meet him. An English sporting paper comments as follows on the way the English fighters have ignored Dixon's challenge. "That a little colored boxer who has been fighting steadily for over eighteen years can still defy the bst of the English fighters without being taken up, certainly does not speak well for our fighting men." It certainly does not. In this country there Is a half score of men who could put Little Chocolate out of the running, simply because they are young, strong and would go after their opponent and win on their strength. Naturally, the Englishmen want to know the reason why their scrappers are not in a class with the American fighters. Any American fighter seems to be able to win e asily from the best of the English pugilists. The Eugllsh papers, In discussing the reason, say that the American and Englishman eat about the same and drink about the same, and there should be little difference between fighters on that account. The English Critic, in attempt ing to explain the difference, gives a number of very plausible reasons, Which follow: "American boxers study cause and effect more seriously than our men. Their methods of training are Infinitely superior and more in harmony with the laws of physical culture. Quite one-half of the men on this side absolutely do not know how to train, measured by the standard of American excellence. It Is interesting to watch the attention paid to comparatively Insignificant details, such as flexing the bones of the hand and manipulating anything that will exercise and give tone to the muscles. So to speak, our friends enjoy that is. If training can be regarded as a pleasure a more luxurious system of preparation for a contest. "The sober, serious earnestness of the Englishman Is less constant In the ranks of our cousins, who seem to grasp the situation In a frame of mlud that suggests recreation rather than hard labor. There are exceptions to every rule. Doubtless a few of our English boxers have profited by the invasion of the enemy, and learned a little or a deal from close and attentive observation. The pernicious habit of Indulging too freely after a course of training abides less in the foreigner. What there is of it takes far less time to dis perse and give way to better treatment. "Again, their fighting, In a general sense,. Is totally dissimilar. The rigidity and cramped condition, commonly termed 'tucked up.' as though muscle-bound, never prevails in the modus operandi of the foreign element. They pose hi a loose, irregular kind of attitude, the arms, head and legs carelessly affected until the subject is prepared to attack. Then the muscles are braced up, hands clenched, head firmly t'v 1 and the blow delivered with nil tho weight of the body thrown forward with crushing effect. Have you noticed the prevailing tendency of most English boxers, when they lead off effectually, stand back aud even retreat, as though desirous of admiring 'the effect of the blow and seeking applause for the cleverness displayed'' "Another feature of English boxing is the crouching attitude in imitation of the American style. But how different! The American stands comparatively passive, creeps up stealthily like a panther, and bides his time patiently. The Englishman dances about like an automatic figure, twists and wriggles himself into all manner of shapes and conditions, and moves his arms to and f-o like a disjointed semaphore. By the t.'me he leads off there is not sufficient force behind his blow to knock the heael off our edd and muchabused friend. Aunt Sally." HIGH SALARIES AT AN BND The work of the sp I il commissioners representing the National and American leagues and the National Association of Minor Leagues, In arranging a peace settlement with the Pacific Coast League last week, welds together the entire chain ot baseball leagues in this country so that they all come under the head of orgunizeel baseball. The Pacific e'o.ist Ivcague hus is i ii a thorn in the side of the other leagues for several seasons because disgruntled players could hold that league as a club to exact higher salaries from managers, saying that they would go to the Pacific L ague unless their demands were granted. But that day is iast and with every league in the country respecting contracts and reservations there is little chance for strife or costly wars. The Pacific Coast League is to ceme into the fold under u new class to be created especially for its benefit. It will rank be tween the National and American Leagues and the minor leagues will b exempt from draft. The agreement with the Pacific League is a great prot. ctlon ti the minor leugu s, as the coast organization heretofore has secured many ef its players from the minors without having to pay purchuse or draft prices for them. In the future, however, it will have to pay for the players it takes from the minors. I'ndeT the new agreement baseball has an absolute s ' uard against players who are In the "hold-up" game. It gives organized bascbull absolute control f the ball players and th re is no long r a place where contractjunipers can seek refuge or shelter. The .u;. etnent is a great boon to men who have money invested in the sport, but it is quite a blow to many players who have threatened clubs with desertion unless their demands for higher salaries are met. It is now quite easy tu figure what the members of the St. Paul and other clubs who have threatened to jump to the Pacific coast will do. They will reconsider their action and decide that the- best place for them is with the club that holds their reserve. All minor league clubs will now set about to sign their players for the coining season. Many clubs have failed to send out contracts, as they figure on a reduction In salaries and did not care to offend the players until the l'aeitic Coast League matt, r was settled. Ball players will be paid what they are worth, but it is quite probable that the day of fancy salaries, especially the enormous sal nl. s that w. i e ild during times vi war. are at an end. WILL CHANGE RCLES. The rules committee of the National Trotting Association will meet in New York to-morrow, which me. tin.r will precede the twenty-second congress of that association. A number of the proposed changes In the rules are of vital importance, affecting every trainer and owner. And yet the nn n that are in power are. with possibly one or two exceptions, m.n that are not actively Intenutcd in the r,. :n n.ent of any truck or the breeding of the trotter. Their actions en matt, is conr.e. t.-d with the licjitharnes.i racing gam-- ot r. . : t . a:s such as to call forth bitter criticism from the turf prats. The changes to be id. l. d hi the rules are muny, and it is

to be hoped, for the beat interest of the harness racing sport, that the matter will be given the committee's most earnest consideration. The proposed change which makes it impossible for any one to administer drugs or stimulants to horses, or to use any appliances, electrical or mechanical, other than the ordinary whip and spur, is one that should pass by all means. Every true lover of fair, clean racing would like to see the dopester, or he that punishes his horse unn c ssarily, put out of the business. It is also proposed to have the rules chunged so as to permit drivers to participate without carrying a dead weight, doing away with the rule which now makes it compulsory that he and his cushion weigh in before each heat at 150 pounels. This change is hardly relished by the race drive rs, as they fear it may result in an inclination on the part of owners to secure lightweight trainers and drivers, as, even if there is but a slight draft with the modern light-running sulky, there certainly would he a handicap between a trotter drawing a man weighing 1-5 pounds, while another driver weighed 175 pounds. The particular rule which is creating the most talk is that which relates to the existing distance for horses to be ruled out. At present the rules provide for a distance of 100 yards when there are eight or more starters in a race over mile tracks, while the distance is eighty yards when there are a smaller numh r. The distance for eight or more horses over the half-mile tracks is 150 yards, while it is 100 yards for smaller fields. It was thought by those that favor this reduction in the rules that such a change would, to a great extent, do away with the laylng-up heats, which would probably be true. Others claim that in large fields, where there are seve ral tiers of starters, a horse getting away in the last tier would be obliged to

trot almost as fast as the one that won the heat in order to save his distance. This would be so because of the fact that he would not only get away fifty or seventyfive feet back of the wire, but also because he would be obliged to go a long mile on account of going around tho others. In case of a horse being obliged to pull up short in order to avoid a collision or to keep from interfering with one that had made a break, he would go to a break himself, and In this event It would be a most difficult mutter to get Inside the flag If the short distance prevailed. Now that the East and West have so exceedingly much in common, It does seem as if the scale of weights of the Jockey Club should be made universal the country ove r. It would be a great convenience to own. rB and trainers if this were so, and it would do away with many of the unnecessary worries that come to burden the secretaries of the several associations. An owner who has been radng in the West, say at Chicago, goes East. His inducement, apart from slakes in which ho is entered, is the overnight programme. Some races there appeal to him. He figures out his Wi Mb iii... quite naturally, he bases his calculations on the Western scale of weights, only to find when he gets East that it is not similar to the Eastern scale. It is true the difference is only a trifle, but It Is enough to be confusing, and there can bu no reason advanced for its continuance. Nat Goodwin cut the waits between the acts in "A Gilded Fool" the other night in ord'-r to see a fight between Joe Gans and Mike Ward. Goodwin cleaned up a nice sum by betting on Gans. The famous comedian is fond of everything in the sporting line from a crap game to a prize tight. IRISHMAN AND NEGRO FAKE A PRIZE FIGHT Were to Stop on Signal, but the Irishman Forgot the Magic Word. Minneapolis Tribune. Most of the local sporting contingent which attended the Corbett-Hanlon tight in San Francisco supported the champion in the pools, and consequently none of the Minneapolis delegation had to walk home. The train, however, upon which the sports started back from the beautiful California city met with an accident the other side of Reno. Nev.. and for a while it looked as if all the passengers would have to do some walking. It seems that in Nevada it only rains about e very so often, which might be anywhere from nix months to fifteen years. At any rate, it rained tremendously while the train was rushing eastward, and near Reno word was received that a creek had boomeei and washed out the track. The train, of course, was stalled, and to complicate mat-hi-, a similar mishap was reported to the westward of the stalled train. There was nothing for it but to be philosophical. Six hours went by. and with them the entire supply of elrinkables on the train. Then philosophy began to drag and the restless spirits searched for something to amuse and pass the time. There was a very small settlement near the train, and, after the civilized "booze" had pH been consumed, the sports made feir the settlement. The proprietor of the leading store was appealed to, and finally told the sports that If they would get a purse of 10U together he' thought he could arrauge a little MU -knuckle mill that would make the lat" featherweight championship ghive contest look like a elirtv deuce. The sports were interested immediately and tho $1N) was forthcoming. It appeared that the Btorekep.-r knew that two of the residents of the place had pugilistic aspirations, and furthermore that they were not on the best of terms. The men were Pat Garvin, a small roughnecked foreman of the track gang of the railroad, and Sam Jefferson, a negro mule driver, pat was the first to be summoned before the committee, and when he was ashed if he would fight Sam for $100 he i . piled: "I'll fight that bloody naygur fur nawthin'." S i m was then called in and asked tho sane- question. "W'y. say. gemmen." he answered "Ah lus likes an Arshman fo braakfos every mawnin.' You a 1111 have to dig mah fist out. r im wlv a meataxe." After this cordial display of feeling the men left the store to prepare tor tne hattle. A ring win pitched back of the "store" and a Nicollet-aveniue saloon keeper was ehos n referee. In the meantime, however. Pat and Sam hael met by design Ju?t out of sight of the row d. "Marse Oarvin." called Sam. Pit stopped and they approached one anoth r wanly. "Ditt hundred looks good to me." re marked Ham by way of opening the subject nearest his heart. Never you mind about the money." re turn..! the Hibernian. "I'll have it in me leans aft.r the doctors get through wid vouse. iy. Pat." said Sam. "let's not bent eac h oder to deat.' Lessus lust give em an xbishun and cut up the hundred." "Be gorrah! thlm people is sports." an swered rat. "an we cant nand tlnm any thlnir like that." Sam argued further and finally convinced Pat that the trick could be turned. He exnlained to the Hibernian that each should try his best In the first round, and if one or the other se re.i a . r neavy punch and had the other fel!tw going the punchee had the privilege of rushing into a clinch and whi-i'. ring the one wore! "desist!" In the ear of the puncher. The puncher weuld then h t him hang on until he was not so dizzy. The fight was a daisv. The me-n were evenlv matched and about equally scienced i find a crouch that l"k--d .'.a ng. rous and S im dan 1 about like J. J. Corbett. They came together with a bang and as thev broke Sam breught his right across ami landed it like a hammer on the side of Pat s neck. Pat Just saved his distance, as h. w - on his feet at the count of ten." but rery wobbly. lb- kept boring In all the time as sewn as S mi - wllil swing:; had (,er his head The : .! round was tame and only

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The Journal's Column Devoted to News of the Game of Draughts and Personal Notes of the Experts on J F. CTS. To popularize the frame of drausrhta. To afford all checker players, from tyro to experts, a weekly column, devoted to the best scientific play obtainable. To furnlnh a practical illustration of the value of draughts as a mental exercise. To raise the quality of play throughout the State. Note to Contributors. Contributors to thla column shoul.l write up n one sble. of the paper only, an.l be careful to transcribe numbers plainly. The Journal will be pleased to receive new frame, positions, solutions and all newi or Interest to checker players. Such letters should be addressed to Hera A Johnston, Ossian. InJ.

The "Black Doctor" ( onlroversy. While the experts of the checker world are wrestling with the question as to whether or not there is a sound draw for White in the "Black Doctor" opening, it may not be altogether lnapropos to give our amateur class some, idea of what the masters are trying to do. The opening is formed at the end of that exchange, which, if correctly followed, has its conclusion in the regular "Laird and Lady" gambit. It is arrived at by White's leap, 1910, at the eighth move. Should White take 2114 the opening would be the easily demonstrable "Laird and Lady." In the "Black Doctor" the White force is crippled by the loss of two men for one, without the counter-gift of position. The structure Is so peculiar, however, that the weakness of White Is not so apparent as would be supposed by the learner. It is generally understood that the name of the ope ning was given by English players in compliment to a Fif. shire physician who was partial to the gambit, and who was exceptionally well versed iu the many Intricate combinations arising from It. The works of Payne and of SturgeB contain some twenty variations upon the theme. and indications point out the fact that the experts of the eighteenth century were familiar with most of the main lines of the game. The gnmbit introduces numerous pitfalls into which Black may easily drop, and probably for that rcasftn Wyllie useel to be very fond of playing it. Many time s analysts have come before the public claiming that they could demonstrate that there was no draw for the White side if Black should play properly, but so far all have tellsd to prove tho win. It was supposed after the controversy between Janvier a nil Dr. Stayman that the former had conclusively established the draw. But now Mr. Bert Titus, of Minneapolis. Minn., comes forward with the authoritative statement that he cares not what others have shown In the past, he can demonstrate the forced Black win against any defense that White can offer. Naturally all the leading checkerlsts are agntnst Mr. Titus. So far the analyst has not brought his "heavy guns" to bear, as he Is waiting for a match. In the meantime critics are contenting themselves with carping over small corrections they have been able to make in certain of Mr. Titus's pievlously published games. Gn me Wo. f "FalSalf." 11-16 1 26-22 q 1 6 (a 24 19 (m) 9 13 (r) IS 1 (b) 811 189 1017 (c) 2218 5-14 21-14 22-18 2 6 1815 10-14 (d (e) 1014 (n) 2218 1317 28- 24 (f 26-22 1322 (s) 25 '.2 6- 9 (g) 16-20 18 9 17-26 15-11 (h) 2217 613 3122 815 (i) 710 2fv 18 10 1910 (J) 302 (o) 4 8 14 7 Drawn, (k) 11-16 (p) 29-25 3-10 (a) Forms the opening which received Its title from Mr. J. D. Janvier. It Is generally conceded to be the safest reply to 1116, and In our opinion it is also the strongest. (b) 914. 22-1S. 59, 2622. 811. 22-17. 1620. 25-22, 913, 189, 15. 3025, 514, 2218 draws. (e) 2217, 914, 2522 runj into the "Double Ceirner." (d) 4-8, 1814. 10-17. 21-14. 9-18. 23-14. 1623. 2718. 1216. 2824. 812. 2521, 69. 3127. 1 2925. 1020. 2419. 11 16. 2023 6-10. 30-26. 10-17. 21-14. 2-6, 26-22, 6-10, 2217. 9-13. 2522. 7-11. drawn. (e) 9-14. 189. 514. 25-22. 1115. 2, 15-24, 2S-19. 4-8. 22-18. 8-J1, 1S-9, 6-13, 25 22. 26. 27-24. 1620. 32-28. 20-27. 3124. 1015. 1910. 615. 2450. 1519, 2316. 1219. 26 23. 1926, HO 23. 710. 2824. drawn. (f) 25 -22. 7-10. &V-26. 37. 2824. 16-20. 2217. 1115. IK 11. 716. 25 22. 913. 3228, 14 18. 2215, 13-22. 2617. 48, 29-25. 5-9, 2522. Q 14. drawn (g) 710. 2217. 1015 Is a safe drnw. (h) 30-26. 1116, 2824. 4-8. 2217. 610. 22. 811. 1713. 14-17 draws. (J) 17-13. 37. 31-26. 12-16. 19-16. 19-12. 4 8. 123. 1417. 2114. 1017. 310. 631. 13. 31-24, 28-19. 1-10. 23-18, 10-14, 189, 514. 32-27. 26. 25-21. drawn. k 4 f. 19-15. 10-19. 1710. 622. 237. 310. 2518. 811. 2925. 16. 2522. 1015. 2824. 6-10. 26-23. 914. l-9. 514, 2217. 15- 18. 17-13. 18-22. 1S-9. 22-25, 9-5. 25-30. 5 1. 3025. 15. 2530, drawn. (1) 2824. 48, 3228, 913 is a safe draw, (m) Onlv practical move. (n) 2824, 37 is weak for White. (o 2 6. lv LY 3- s. 2"' -25. -11 draws, fp) 1815 would lose by 16. (q) 26 is not so good. (r) 2824. 811. 18-14. 1017. 21-14. 6-10, two blows of any consequence were struck. Pat managed to get in the way of both, and one of his eyes showed the effects. The third rornd was somewhat like the preceding session, except that Pat had gained strength since his rough handling In the first round, and made heavy plays at his opponent's head. In the fourth round Sam landed nine light left Jabs to the head an.l got away without equal returns. It was these blows that seemed to maelde-n the Hibernian, and when they toed the scratch for the fifth round an angry gleam could be detected in the Irishman's damaged eptlc. He met every rush with a savage counter anel about the mleielle of the round got across with a punch that came all the1 way from his toes. Dewn went Sam. apparently out. The count of nine found blm on his knee, however, and he was up before the finish. He fiddled a second, anel as Pat rushe'd In to get the mony he thrtw his arms around him and sobbed "desist" into his bleeding ear. The sound of his voice seemed to madden Pat. and. fighting himself free from Sam's clutch, h rusheel imd landed the heaviest sort of a punch to the Jaw. - As the referee counted ten and placed his hand on the victor's shoulder Pat said: "Desist desist, is it? Begorrah. Ml not destat. That's the dum word I've been tryln to think of for the last ten minutes."

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(a) This corrects "A. C P." where 3023 Is given showing a Black win. Johnston. Droltl em No. lO. By L. J. VAIK. BLACK. 22, 27; kings, 26, 31

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28, 32; kings, 16, 25. WHITE. White to play and win. Solution. 16-20 LV. -so 25-22 30-26 22-18 2V-30 2e 30 2024 1519 30 26 3026 lb 15 2420 2630 19-26 30-23 M L'4 W. wins. New of the (.nnie. Saj-lor's "Single Corner" innovation is being neglected because of the stampe-ele of interst that is turning toward the- "Black Doctor." B, P. Wolfcrstnn ran up a score of five to naught at Brownstown a couple of days ago. His opponent was the local champion. Mr. Phillips, aud the latter was unable even to secure a draw from the g.-uial Mr. Wolferstan. A spectator writes that by way of closing the exhibition Mr. Wolfe-r-stau ran up three games "blindfolded and simultaneous." David Millar, of Dows. Ia., refuses to play at the V. Stern tournament unless It is brought to Dows. Mr. Millar cuts plenty of ice in Iowa checker circles, but that secerns hardly a good reason why a title affecting the entire West should tie played for by ten or Sfteea men in a little town of eight hunelreel. The Journal Editor has very good reason to know that some ef the best players in the far West are against this tournament being played on the ?2el of February and in a place that is not at all central and easy of access. Mr. Millar is too great a player to permit his influence io wreck a tournament. It is not genrallv known that Henry Hutzler, of CinciiuiÄtl, Ü., has one of the finest draughts libraries in the world and that the securing of the volumes has beeu the famous old school player's life-work, but such is the case. For thirty long years Mr. Hutzh r was champion Ot Ohio, ajsj there was no one in the whole State who was in his class. During this time the old expert set about collecting all the unique and ancient works known to the game. As a result. Mr. Hutzler has a library of four huudred volumes, all devoted to chee-kers. There are books in English, in French, in Spanish, in eierman. in old Dutch, in Swedish and in Ietin. in this rart- library that thousands of doliars ccsild not buy. He has one of the two existent volumes of Joseph Carlos (iarcex's work, published in 164.-the other one is in a glass case in the British Museum Mr. Hutzler is an old man. and can we'll remember playing with James Wyllie and the edel Scotch masters. Bert Titus writes that he is readv to meet any Journal re i h r for a stake match to determine the "Black Doctor" controversy. Will some one kindly assist? Tommy Kun Loquitor. I have come to the conclusion that I need a little rast; When I battered Jack O'Brbn. why, I did my very twst , For si x short rounds I hammered him and roughed It with a zest. But, of course, you know, the long route ia the "truly chan r?pn" test. Just a month or ao of loafing and I will not care a J t For nfty-slx OHrlen'a; I'll be Tommy on the Spot. I shall pounds his slender earraj as I would a punching; bag Till my Quaker city rival Is a washed-out human rag. A snail within my shell I He till some one whispers, "Come. There's money now in sight, old pal, ao be no longer dumb." And th-n I lift my voice In one resounding. beauteous scrreeh. I'ntll the wise matchmakers own I am the only peach. These youngsters may be clever they can hit and skip away But few of them can hit the punch that puts you down to stay. Ferrettl and mself may hand out piles of aeift "bull con." Lut when the greenbacks loom In sieht, why. watch your L'ncle Tom! Chicago Inter-Ocean.

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NEWS OF THE WHIST PLAYERS OF INDIANAPOLIS AND STATE

Death of Nicholas Browse Trtst Removed One of the Best Thinkers and Writers from the Game Local Tourney

Mr. Nicholas Browse Trlst. whose death was announced in the Journal last Sunday, was well known to the majority ef whist players, especially those who attended the congresses. In the American Whist League his opinions have always had due consideration and importane-e and he exerted a permanent influence in whist affairs. He was well thought of by "Cavendish." They both worked at the same time on the principles governing the "American Leads" and each expressed 1 N. B. Trist the desire that the other should receive the honor of the new form of game. He was I sound thinker and a very explicit writer on the principles of the game. He was the author of "American Leads and Their History." Its interest is mainly historical. Mr. Trist touches on all the developments of the game preliminary to the adoption of the system of "American Leads." It Is a most valuable contribution to the literature of the game and is of historical value. In the latter part of the book he deals with later innovations, but did not seem to be in favor of many of these plays and treated many of them, as not worthy of much consideration. He had strong convictions and expressed his views very forcibly. e The Woman's Whist Club entertained the whist clubs of the city Wednesday evening, Feb. 3, in the Palm Garden at the Claypool Hotel. It was the largest gathering of enthusiastic "whisters," as well as the most Buce-essful ever held In the city. All the clubs in the city were well represented. There were twenty-one tables in play. The committee on arrangements was Mrs. Herman Münk, Mrs. Ralph Smith, Mrs. J. H. Pirkey. Mrs. O. G. Pfaff and Mrs. Charles D. Johnson. ITizes were awarded to the pairs having the tep score north anel south and east an 1 wst. league buttons were giv. n to the gentlemen and silver lead pencils to the ladies. Bouvenir lead pencils were also given to each player participating in the game. Mr. and Mrs. De Prez, of Shelbyville, made the highest score east and west, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Pirkey made the highest score north and south. Mrs. De Pres and Mrs. Pirkey being members cf the Woman's Club, the prizes were given to Mrs. S. D. Bond and Mrs. A. C. Ayre's, they having the next highest score. The score was as follows: North and South. L Mr. A. Johnson and Mrs. Hutchinson. .124 2. Dr. Anderson and Mrs. Branham 123 3. Mr. Jaquith and Mrs. Talbot t U 4. Mr. Hamilton and Miss Hnmllton 12s 5. Mr. Duller and Mrs. Mes.dck 13Ü 6. Mr. Habb and Mrs. Helms 125 7. Mr. and Mrs. Pirkey lös, 8. Mr. and Mrs. He nkel 121 9. Mr. and Mrs. lies 12; lit. Mr. and Mrs. Rockw o,j UL Dr. Coraingor and Miss Comlngor 1-". 12. Juelge and Mrs. Ayres 136 13. Mr. and Mrs. K ist man 129 14. Mr. and Mrs. Wikel 123 15. Mr. Lynn and Mrs. Morris n 131 16. Mr. welborn ami Mrs. Lazarus 132 17. Mr. Horrem and Mrs. Drew ; 18. Dr. Miller and Mrs. McClure .'.'...130 19. Dr. and Mrs. Hood 115 20. Mr. Rittenhouse ami Mr. Sluss 117 21. Mr. Sluss and Mr. Wood 13J Average East and West. L Mr. Tatndes and Mrs. Pfaff 2. Mr. Wright and Mrs. Lowry 3. Mr. Hibh. rd and Mrs. Wilson 4. Mr. C. D. Johnson and Mrs. B. nhain ',. Judge Sullivan and Mrs. Lilly 6. Mr. Smith and Mrs. Merlon 7. Mr. and Mrs. Porter 8. Mr. and Mrs. Coneluitt 9. Mr. an.l Mr.-. Bond 1. Mr. and Mrs. Bu ldell 11. Judge and Mrs. Walker 12. Mr. Bixby anel Mrs. Benton 13. Dr. and Mrs. Little 14. Mr. Metcalf an.l Mrs. Sewall 15. Mr. and Mrs. Münk 16. Dr. Foxworthy and Mrs I e Vay 17. Mr. Moore ami Mrs Kynn is. Mr. and Mrs. I. 1'r. z If. Mr. anil Mrs. T. al 20. Mr. and Mrs J. A. Johnson 21. Mr. M. Farlan. 1 and Mr. McMure 127 150 146 143 lis 145 149 146 148 14 142 H.'i 149 117 147 It" if,.: 117 r.; .141 142 14" Average 146 The Woman's Club members that had plus scores Tuesday afternoon. Feb w rMesdamts M-.-siek, 1". Branham. 1". Lazarus. 5; Johnsem, 5; Benham. 4; Sutcliffe, 4; Pfaff, 2; Heims, 2; Hutchinson, 1; Thompson, 1. 4The club will hold a contest for the club trophy Friday afternoon, Feb. 12, at the apartments of Mrs. Charles D. Johnson, 3 the Delaware. 4There will be at least six teams taking part In the game and as they score in Uncontest they will be so numbered In the tournament. The following members of the American Club had plus scores Saturday night. Jan 30: Messrs. Wikel. 16; Welborn. 16; McFarland. 5; Foxworthv. 5; K. K. Sluss. 6; Roemler, 4; Blxby. ;t; W A. Wood. A. D Johnson, 2; McClure, 2; J. W. Sluss, 1; Bond. 1. 4 Tuesday night. Feb. 2, the plus score members were Messrs. Hood. 13; J. W. Sluss, 15; Blxby. 11; Meiere. 9; Woods, 7; Miller, 6; Jaiulth. 6; Hitz. 5; Uockwood. 5; Clelland, 4; McClure, 2. Members of the Indianapolls Whist Club who had plus scores at the meeting Saturday night, Jan. 90, were News. Anderson,

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9; Wright. 6; Me tcalf. 5; Coffin. 3; Clifford, 2; Pirkey. 2; McCotter, 1; Condultt. 1. 4- 4The Meridian Club met Monday morning with Mrs. Walter Eastman on North Meridian Street. 4The whist players of the State must not forget that the next tournament of the Indiana Whist Association is to occur the evenings of Feb. and 26 at the Claypool Hotel. Hlnta for Beginners. It is not surprising that beginners in whist so often become discouraged and discontinue the study of the game when they meet with so much seemingly conflicting advice in praetk - One partne-r will tell them always to make a certain play (not explaining that the term "always" means under the present conditions); some either partner at another time will tell them to do Just the reverse (other cemditions prevailing!, and ach partner may be giving correct advice under existing conditions, but to the student mind may not be as clear as to the experienced player and the advlaer does not think to be explicit and go metre Into the details of that particular play. As illustrating this point a player has led two rounds of trumps; later In the game one el the adversaries having the command of trumps leads It nnd by ao doing takes the next in command from partner. This ao exasperates partner that he remarks, "You must never lead trumps after adversaries have been leading them; you are th-n playing their game." A short time after this the same players are again partners, and as bi'fore adversary leads trumps, and the player criticised before for hailing trumps after adversary had led them, holding six, tails to had them when she should have done so, because she had pre viously been told by partner neer to lead trumps when adversary bad led them first. The student must soon realise the fact that the rules must be learned so thoroughly that when playing the gam. it will be no effort whatever to know what tho play would be at all times, according to the rules, and also to understand when the rules must be broken or will not apply and judgment and common sense only will bring success to the player. This is gained by practice as well as study and persistent effort on the part of tho student in these directions will in time certainly bring their reward. The student must nut be too easily discouraged, as whist is an art that cannot he learned In a day, a week, a month or a year, and patlencs is one of the many requirements in the study of the gama Whist Guides. 1 Do not change suits without a good reason. 2 Piny your own game and not your adversaries. 3 Third hand; when 10 is led usually play low. 4 Holding a sequence always play lower card unless wishing to echo. 5 Generally open from strongest suit. 6 Trump a doubtful trick if holding more than five trumps. 7 When holding a singleton, with weak trumps, and partner has called, it is a winning policy to lead the singleton. 8 You should treat a four c;rd suit as a three card suit late in the play. 9 A lead from ae . king and one low card is a poor lead hold them for re-entry cards. 10 Don't unguard a king or queen and don't blank an ace. 11 Whin your long suit is trumps it should generally be led. 12 Do not call tricks pointa 13 Count your cards as soon as taken in hand. 14 Never discard a singleton early in the hand. 15 Holeling six trumps lead th m. 16 Assume responsibility for your own mistakes. 17 Second hand; on a supporting card led, over. ls Force the adverse leading hand. 1 Thirteenth card; lead to place he lead. 2 Leave trump slip face up until the trump card is taken up. 21 larn to think and plav quickly. 22 -Watch feu signals. 23 Kcho when holding three trumps. 24 Holding command of partner's suit generally return it before leading your own suit. 25 Uedding a weak hand play partner s game-. 4-4-The Rochester Post-Express some time ago publish.-d the following whist questions: 1 If you had the king of trumps turned and one small and your partner led the aca would you play th' king? What could your partner hold to justify the lead of the see when the King was turned m your hand? 2 Suppose you play the three trump echo; you hedd queen, jack. 10 of trumps; your partner leads the f.; what do you play? And if you win the trick what card do yejta lead? 3 Do you always return partner's original lead of trumps? If you do not. under what circumstances elo you decline to do so, assuming, of course, that there are trumps still in your hand? 4 If partner opens with a low card and you win with the lu. holding nothing higher, do you return the suit? And how are the high cards In the suit distributed? Answers addressed to Whist Department Indianapolis Journal, will appear in whist column of next Sunday edition. T. L. J. iter W ill sil on Feb. -I. N I W YORK. Feb. 6 Jeckey Danny Mi; Iht has engaged passage on the White Star liner Cedric. which will aall from here on F ! Lt Tin i .inoix in Kngland opens on March 17, and Maher is under instructions to be there in advance of that date. He will ride again this year for Sir Janus Miller, who has first call on Ms services, and for Lord Derby, who has second call. F.neh stable will have a string of about twenty racers, and Maher expects . en a harder campaign than he had last . ar, when he took mounts In 54u races. Of these he was successful in something like 170. Tie- jockey has been spending most si his winter vacation with his father In Hartford, e onn., making occasional trip to New