Jasper County Democrat, Volume 9, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 August 1906 — The SPORTING WORLD [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

The SPORTING WORLD

Berner’s Rise to Fame. Sam Berger, the California heavyweight fighter, has won wide fame by defeating “Philadelphia Jack” O’Brien. The recent bout in Quakertown was a rattler from start to finish, and Berger led all the way. O’Brien never had a look in. In the last round, the sixth, Berger swung his right fist against O’Brien’s jaw. Jack’s knees bent Bpd quivered. Another smash followM quickly.

Again his knees shook. It looked as If he must go down, but he was game, and he dived forward Into a clinch. Berger punched him in the side as he came. O’Brien caught him about the shoulders, smothered his blows, wrestled and held on, and then the last bell clanged. It was a hot fight. There will be another claimant for the heavyweight honors now. Berger, while he does not class with Champion Jeffries, showed that he will be a factor In any sifting down of championship material that does not include our friend James J., the daddy of them all.

A German Boaeball Convention. It is reported In baseball circles that Emperor William of Germany has sent the following cablegram to Manager Chance of the Chicago team in the National league: “Get zwel more Germans on the team, fire Moran and Noonan, and I will send you the order of the Black Eagle already.” Not since the days of the old Cincinnati team have such a notable collection of Teutons graced the diamond as are now gathered under Chance. This is how the German roster reads: Johann Kling, Walter Mueller, Edward Reulbach, Robert Wicker, Johann Pfelster, Mordecal Brown (Braun), Frank Chance, Joe Tinker, Henry Steinfeldt, Arthur Hos man, James Sheckard, Husky Rothgeb, Oscar Knolls, James Slagle, Frank Schulte and Louis Smith (Schmidt). The remaining members of the team—McCormick, Noonan and Moran—have a quiet corner in every hotel where the nine stops, In which no German is allowed to intrude; In the sacred corner, known as ‘Tara’s hall,” they chant the songs of Erin and vow that Ireland shall yet be free. Ned Hanlon’s Mistake. One of the subjects most commented on in baseball circles has been the remarkable showing made by little Carl Druhot since he Joined the St. Louis Cardinals. Druhot made a pronounced hit while with the Cincinnati Reds, and the fans were sorry to see him go. That he has made good with the St. Louis team is evidenced by the quality of ball that he has been producing. He has beaten both the New York Giants and the Chicago Nationals. It Is a significant fact that the majority of men released by Cincinnati either this season or last season have made good In other company. Joe Kelley and Foxy Ned Hanlon both seem to have lost their batting eyes. Just now Ned is looking for pitchers. When ho let little Druhot and Overall go, Ned must have been asleep. Higher Powered Aatoa. Manufacturers are making higher powered motor machines as the demand Increases. Where a man was satisfied with eighteen to twenty-five horsepower three or four years ago he must now have his machine equipped with thirtyfive or forty horsepower. The rural trade in motor cars, while not as visible as the city trade, should not be overlooked. Some of the most successful dealers are making special efforts to cater to and develop It The Brood Mare Aont Allee. A prominent breeder has Just bought of C. W. Williams the brood mare Aunt Alice, by Anteeo, 2:1(% dam by Baron Wilkes, 2:18; second dam by Steinway, 2:25*4; third dam old Ned. dam of six trotters. Aunt Ahce has been bred to Expedition, 2:15%. Ante Tonrlag. Growing at even its present rate, automobile touring will soon become an Important and integral part of passenger travel In the United States.

SAM BERGER.