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Show Hackenschmltt a Wonder. "Tom Jenklne baa returned from his trip abroad. He engaged in several matches and met with only one defeat His oonquerer was George Hacket-achmlt- t, wbo won tbelr match for the Greco-Romachampionship. men were The guaranteed a purse of tS.000. The promoters claimed after the contest that the amount taken In at the gate was but little over the guarantee and refused to pay. Jenkins and Hackenschmltt now have tnelr claim in the hands of a law firm of London, and expect to win the suit Hackenschmltt would not meet the American under catch roles, and In order to make the match Jenkins had to agree to meet Hacken-ochmlat his own style. After the contest the Russian agreed to give Jenkins a return match qflder the rules. Jenkins is confident that he can defeat him, and If satisfactory arrangements are made be will return to the other side this n tt pert-nert)i- n fall. Jenkins claims that Hackenschmltt is the strongest man he has ever faced. You talk about Jeffries being a physical marvel; this man has him three-quarter- faded. He weighs 260 pounds in condition, He has it on the Turks, and they are wonders. If he could only be taught to box he would be the wonder of the century, said Jenkins. Jenkins will --o after matches with Frank Gotch and Pienlng. Jeffries' Sweeping Defiance. Not content with his easy victory over Jack Munro, or previously vanquishing Bob Fitzsimmons, Jim Corbett and Tom Sharkey, James J. Jeffries, champion pugilist of the world, sighs, like a fistic Alexander, for more plugs to conquer. In order to bolster the waning confidence of prospective adversaries. Jet- claims the worlds championship sad who, in making the distance in 1 n Wllan Russell has returned to her Hay Irwin has engaged Edgar Acht-sohour 22 minutes pud 64 2 6 seconds, home from Saratoga, and is said to new her for company. Ely is said to have made a new record. 8ousa and Harry B. Smith are to be fall of enthusiasm regarding "Lady Tuelve men started, but only Petef collaborate on a new Tesfie," the opera made to order for light opera. Cavlll, the Aujitrallan champion, whs Richard Carles new play, The her use from Sheridans "School for u as a good second, and James McCus-ke- r will be produced Scandal. Four magazines are said to of Boston, who claims the cham- Mayor of Tokio, be bidding for the privilege of directnext March. pionship of the United States, who Thomas Q. Seabrooke la to be star- ing ker affairs, but thus far Miss Ruswas thlidf gave Nuttall anything like red this year as John Doe In "The Bil- sell has refused to consider any ofa tlocerace. lionaire," which was once played by fers, and Is obstinately "resting. The announcement Is made that the late Jerome Sykes. Worlds Record Smashed. settled that Fred A Stone and Allene Crater-- " of been definitely has It Four thousand persons attended the Louise Allen will be In the company opening of the grand circuit meeting sf her husband (William Collier) this the Wizard of Oz company were quietly married In Newark on July 23. In Narragansett Park, at Providence, Dictator." They will continue in the parts of the R. I. While all of the events were de- season In "The James K. Hackett has purchased scarecrow and the Lady Lunatic In cided In straight heats, several of new play entitled "A Beggar on Horse- the Wizard again this season. Dsvld them were extremely Interesting. back." No arrangements have been Montgomery is also to appear In his One world's record was smashed this year, how- role of the Tin Woodman. The p the pacing record for mares without a made for producing It ever. of Montgomery and Stone has pacemaker in front. Darlel, the handlong n member of been In existence for the last nine Herbert some little-ma- re owned by C. H. Cha- Sir CharlesStanding, company, has Wyndbams pin of Rochester, N. Y., lowered her been engaged for one of the leading years When Louis Mann appears as a star own record of 2:0314 by half a secof Cecilia Loft us In ond. After a false start the word was roles in support Governess." this year It will be In a new comedy "The SerioComle given and she went to the quarter Is In New York drama entitled "The Second Fiddle. Richard Gauthony pole in 31 seconds. The next quarter for a few months visit, with the pur- It is by Harry B. Smith, the librettist, wno claims It as his first attempt at she increased her speed so that she of placing three plays one for a play. The principal character la a reached the half in 1:0114. At the pose and one man, for female star, juvenile s German music teacher, who plays secthe watches clicked at one for stock company purposes. fiddls in a theater orchestra. It 1:3214. Without apparent effort she ond creEthel Knight Mollison recently maintained her speed to the wire, the is said that although the part la a of "Madame Butterfly,' role the final quarter being In :301, and the ated one, it will give Mr, Mann when that play was produced In Syd- sympathetic mile in 2:0214. plenty of opportunities for comedy. ney, New South Wales. The actress Irene Bentley will be Mr. Manns leadhas become the wife of a wealthy resiwoman. Continental Record Broken. ing of Sydney. L. L. Whitman and Charles Carris dent The executors of the Wilson BarRobert Drouet, has been engaged as arrived at the Automobile Club of man for Margaret Anglin, who rett estate are trying to arrange an leading America at San Francisco at 1:40 is now rehearsing her new play, The American tour for that actors Isst p. m.. Sept 3, at the end of a cross Eternal Feminine," in New York. Mr. play, "Lucky Durham, and they want continent automobile trip from San Drouet was with Clara Bloodgood in to send over the original company to Francisco. New York this autumn, provided they "The Girl With the Green Eyes." They covered a distance of 4,600 of can secure suitable bookings. If bookAndreas Hartel, superintendent miles in 82 days 23 hours and 20 minthe Edwin Forrest Home, has return- - ings cannot be had In the autumn the utes, thus breaking the old record by nearly a month. The time before reMISS E. MILLARD. corded was sixty-ondays, made by Tom Fetch last year. The men traveled in a motor, air American Leagus Notts. Billy Sullivan ts a wonder going after foul files. Jeaae Burkett has made only one sacrifice hit thla season. Fielder Jones has benched himself In favor of "Ducky" Holmes. Pat Flaherty prophesies the Amer-ca- n pendant for Comtakeys squad. The Boston club baa made a deal for pitcher G. B. Josslyn of the New Bedford club. The Detroila have been vastly strengthened by the acquisition of Hickman and Coughlin. Detroit has purchased pitchers Cromley of Indianapolis, Thompson of SL Paul and Ford of Minneapolis, The Boston club has purchased pitcher Elmer Stricklett from the Milwaukee club for September delivery. The Cleveland club has purchased Outfielder Frlel and Pitchers Hickey and Malarkey from the Columbus club. Lajole Is said to enjoy downing the Athletics more than any team In the country. He ts not very partial to Connie Mack. Silk Olaughlln, said by the Philadelphia and Beaton critics to be the greatest of umpires, is much disliked in New York and Cleveland. Frank Farrell aaya that as soon as his grounds have the benefit of the Pitcher Harry German of Toledo has returned to his Carletoa (Mich.) hank. More money in it Pennell, one of Ted Sullivans Texas league "phenoms of last year, has been benched by MUwaukes until he finds his batting eye. Mike Kelly of 8L Paul say he will manage the Toledo club next season, and that Roger Bresnehan will have nothing to do with the club. Leonard S worms ted t. who pitched for Milwaukee last season and who later was with Louisville, joined tho Harrisburg independent team. Wyatt Le should be the biggest star in the American association firm ment next aeson. Not only Is ho great hitter, but be la rapidly Improving In his fielding. The Kansas City club has decided to give Will Torrence, with Pittsburg, Mo., most of the season, but now with before tho snow Joplin. Mo., a try-ofile. Torrence can play everything In the calendar, being both a rattling good pitcher and catcher. t ut Central League Gossip, "Long John Fox, who was released by Wheeling s few dsys ago, has bees signed by Dayton. Will Miller of Ludlngton, Mich, for mer pitcher at the Michigan Agricul e - Athlete. Famous Catcher ef the New Yerk National League Club, la both ot This famous player Is a native of . re engaged for 1896-17- , Romeo, Mich., where he was born Dec. ; which aeasons he wae simply He first came Into prominence ploed-a- sutility catcher. In 1898 ha as a ball player with the Detroit Ath-- ! was transferred to the Pittsburg club, letic club. Ha became a professional j with which club he remained until In 1895 by an engagement with tea 1900, when he was secured by tea j New York Popular Vaudeville Favorite. Twin i City club of the Inter-Statclub, of which team ha haa league. On June 12, 1895, tee Haiti- - since been a valued member. Bow-mor-e club purchased his release. He erman ia a capable catcher and a good ed to his post after a few weeks rest American tour will be delayed until did llttlo work that season, but was f bctxman. next March. was months some Durham For Atlantic Lucky City. it a past he has not been In robUBt health. one cf Wilson Barretts biggest hits. jyilLflATlUVVVVVVh"si and they think it is an American play The change benefited him greatly. tarsi college, hss joined tee Grand subway the American league will " It 1 reported from Copenhagen that for Americans. the Nationals In New York two Rapids team. Miss Ethel a drama on an in with outfielder work Ibsen Is at Henrik Troy, Barrymore evidently Dayton 1astv to one. to a degree her unfortunate ith war as Its motive. He Is said to hcr-t- a Lee Tannehlll has certainly devel- season, has joined the Marion team, holdfathers keen u It and his facility of jppose Tolstois ideas as to war, oped Into one of the crack third base- zrd wHl take the place of Tom PlumThe following story is told men of the country. He is remarkmer In center field. ing that the vocation of the scldier is repartee, Evtrsv lie now has but four men on necessary to teach discipline and re- ct her when fche was appearing in ably steady and throws beautifully New York in the Fitcb the team who started with the openjlay, CapL to the bases. listing power. Jinks of the Horse Marines," at a ing of the season. They are Catcher Ivan Carp II. composer of many suctime when Mrs. Patrick Campbell was arCross, Centerfi elder Dick Knox National League News. cessful English musical comedies, at the he ght cf her American popuPresident Hermann !s well satisfied and Pitchers Minor and Gay. rived In New York last week from larity, Both attended a recept.on giv- with Ted Sullivans scout work. London, to spend a fortnights vaca- en a well known society woman, In tbs Three-- 1 League. tion in this and other American cities. and by The pitcher, Roy Evwhen Mrs. Campbell espied the has signed James Daverport IndeThis is his first vHt to the Untied With the Wilmington is now O Itourke and Fred Nieman. The lab joung actress she rushed to her and ans, Elates In fourteen years. club. tor is a catcher. greeted her with an effusive kiss on pendent Robert Drouet returned to New each cheek. McGinnity has beaten tee Pittsbnrgs deah said she "My child," The Bloom irgton club has signed successYork last week, after a very in tee most patronizing manner, but four times Ibis, season, three of his Rairh Pitts, former third baseman of ful summer season as lead.ng man of in tones cuts. loud to be heard victories being shut the University of Blino's team. the Broadway Theater Stock com by many sufficiently Baltimore old the Wr Brodle, alter of the ladies present, "I'm Manager Donnelly of Springfield has pany, Denver, and was Immediately heartily glad to see Indeed I am. outfielder, hss been released by tee sent Pitcher Brittsen borne and yon. to L. Frank Perley play Tell me, my kH engaged by club. Independent Pa., deah, are yon still acting Lebanon, Morton of the Northern, male role of Lysander, In that the Reds new backstop, Is signed "Red piece what do you call It O, Street to pitch out tee remainder ol, In "The Eternal Feminine," supporting yes, Capt, Jinks7 Such a rather com- regarded as the best base, runner in league the season. -Margaret Anglin. a mon thing, Im told. I , day hope, my deah, the Central league. Hardly Manager Hayes ot Davenport has Galwey Herbert, the new stage man- that youll progress. Im interested In passes but he pilfers one or mor signed Pete Burg of Chicago to play ager of ten Royalty theater, London, you. Believe me, I am." Mias Barry- sack second base. Burg la regarded as one arrived In that city two weeks agn more overcame her embarrassment The latest SL Louis acquisitions are of tee fastest lnfielders playing with from a tour as a member of Daniel and, thanking the of Hill Outfielder and Butler Catcher English actress, told Frawleya company, covering nine her that she had not reached the point Kansas City; and Inflelder Hallman the Independent clubs In and around ' , months through Australia, New Zea- where ahe could choose her own of Chicago. playsT and Pitchers Egan and Campbell Herbert Mr. land and 8onth Africa. A year later Mrs. Is villa. Loo Campbell returned Western Winnowing. and made a feature tn her played Wilfred In "Secret Service The Cincinnati club has options on repertoire Walter Preston, once a Louisville Ameriand other boy parts. tee of the play known as and Stone, Jackson both Human "Beyond ! 0We" MIs Bir,7niore and Mrs. can association outfielders purchased player, has been sued by bis wife Guy Standing will be Mrs. Patrick for Denver she Campbell again met at a reception at by Cleveland and Washington respecCampbell's leading man when Billy Hostetter Is captaining a De , m opens Tn The Sorceress" in New society woman's boose, and tively. ver team and Carl Lemke Is to go to York next month. Mr. Standing has ;lme tte yonng actress rusned to Cripple Creek to pitch for a teens . American Association News. long been associated with John Drew, teBng,h woman and greeted her v1- and with tee best of New York stock W SL Paul Is giving Outfielder House- there. kiss upon each cheek. "My team men on Four Denver have the trlaL a dmh Mrs, Campbell," eaid Miss Barry companies. Miss Gertrude Coghlan, holder, late of Little Rock, made over 100 bits du lng the season Pitcher r has club signed Toledo The daughter of Charles Coghlan, will play delighted to meet you. not a man or e nine Is bah leading parts in Mrs. Campbells com- Indeed I am, but tell me, are you still Bartoe end Catcher Clarfle, late of and yet , acting Beyond Human Endurance'? pany. am-6187- tries has issued a defiance to the world, agreeing to meet any three men in one night at ten rounds apiece. If either of the three bests him, the three challengers may contest for the championship. Here is Jeffs" cartel of defiance: - cooled instead of water cooled as usual. It had been supposed the trip could not be made In an air cooled motor, little riding at night was done. The longest single days journey was 225 miles, between Toledo and Rochester. San Francisco, Cal., 8epL 2. I will fight any two or three men that can be In Double Play Though Dead, igned to meet me in one night I will At the end of the second game, bo take them on for ten rounds each, tween the Patersons and Hudsons ol and if they whip me they can fight for tbe Hudson River League, Johnny , the title that I will pass over to the left fielder of the Paterson club, winrer." in taking a high fly from the center The big boiler maker was in deadly field fence, tripped over a fence sup- earnest when he made the sweeping port and was thrown on his head. His challenge, and he will at once sign fall resulted In a broken neckr articles calling for him to fight three Bis&ett held the ball after he fell men in the one ring if the men can and it was taken from hla hand by -"be found to face him. Center Fielder Barry, who returned it to the first baseman In time to comWaithour Wins World Title. a double play and the last out of plete Bobby Walthonr of Atlanta, Ga., the game, the umpire calling the game motor-pacewon the at the end of the seventh Inning, championship of the professional to the delay caused by the world from Simar, of France, at the owing accident to Bis sett Crystal Palace, London, England, by four and three-quarte-r lengths. The Hicks Wins Marathon Race. time was 1:33:57 Tbe great Marathon race, tbe feaThe starters, who did not Include Dickentmann of Holland, tees bolder, ture of the third renewal of the Olymwere Waithour, Gerbi, pic game at Worlds Fair, was won America; Thomas J. Hicks of Cambridge, Italy; , Hansen, Denmark; Simar, by Albeit Louis Corey of Chicago, Mass.; and Andemars, France; Goor, Belgium, Switzerland. Simar led at the start, second, and A. L. Newton of New third. The distance of the race bat was overlapped and passed by York, was kilometers, equal to twenty-fou- r forty notWaithour at the twentieth lap, miles and 1,500 yards. This diswithstanding the fact that at one time tance was run by Hicks In the officialthe Frenchman had a lead of a lap and ly announced time of 2 hours 28 mina halt From thla point It was evi- utes and 68 seconds; Corey, 8 hours dent that the race lay between Wal24 mlnuies and 16 seconds; Newton, who thonr and Simar, clung together, S hoars 47 minutes and 33 seconds. alternately taking the lead.. Six and two-thir- d miles wera covered in 1:66. .Walthonr led at tha and of tha hour. Corbettp0Brlen" Bout .Off. d The proposed boxing contest between James J. Corbett and Nuttall Makes New Record. . The best swimmers ia tha - world "Philadelphia Jack OBrien" at Philacompeted at Newport, R. I, Sept- 2, delphia BepL 7 was called off by tbe was which in a match of three miles, management of the Tuxedo Athletle arranged some time ago by Charles M. club. The reason given Is that Mayor Delrlchs, James De Wolf Cutting sod Weaver had Informed the promoters William R. Hunter. The event was that he would not permit the contest woa by Joey Nuttall of England, who to take place. e w , out-dra- Bis-sett- , ' J 1 d , 2-- ' six-roun- k ten-princ- ipal j t. |