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1 THE MORNING OBEGONIXN, TUESDAY, NOVEMBER' 1, 190. W Britt Fouls Him in the Fifth Round. WHITE BOY LOSES HEAD Negro is Clearly Outclassed and All but Defeated. REFEREE ALSO HAS TO FIGHT Callfornlan Pounces Upon Him When He Realizes Fight Is Lost Col ored Man Apparently Laid a Trap for His Opponent. . .............. . .- XfT: A syTTrRMTryrfl OF JTOUXKBS. BRITT. GANS. Inches. Inches. , , Height 68 Height 68 Beach 65 Reach 62 U Neck 15 Neck 15 U Chest 35 Chest 30 ' Waist 28 Waist 29 ' Biceps 12 Biceps 11 ' ' Forearm .. ..10 Forearm 9 ' Wrist 7 Wrist 7 ' Thigh 10 Thigh 20 ' Calf 13 Calf 13 ' Ankle j 7 Ankle .7 SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 2L-Staff Cor respondence.) Jimmy Britt tonight dupli cated, the stunt that he pulled off in Port land "when he fought Jack O'Keefe by los ing to Joe Gans in the filth round on a foul. Britt, after he had the negro beaten to a frazzle, lost his head and not only once hit the Baltimore fighter -while he was on one knee, but swung on him in the fourth and fifth rounds. "When he hit Gans in the fourth round. Referee Graney refused to acknowledge the claim of foul from Gans corner, and waved both men to fighting. In the fifth round, -which was about a minute old, Britt sent Gans to his knees by a series of body punches. Britt was fighting like a demon, and not waiting for the negro to take the count, he swung on him several times, .without waiting for Gans to get to his feet. Ref eree Graney grabbed Britt, waved him to his corner and pointed the winning finger toward Gans. Britt Attacks Referee. Britt, .for . a moment, thought he had won, but In an instant he realized that Graney had given the fight to Gans, and he became a crazy man. He swung right and left on Graney, and for a second both fighter and referee exchanged blows in the center of the ring. In the mlxup they clinched and fell to the canvas. A dozen policemen entered the ring and sep arated the men. Graney became as insane as Britt, and It took the combined efforts of several police to keep him from gojng to the Californian's corner and renewing the fight, when something like order was obtained, Jimmy realized what he had done and, crying like a child, he apolo gized to Graney. In the meantime, the place became a bedlam. Men screamed and cursed and came to blows apparently without provo cation. Graney's decision was alternately hooted and cheered, and only those who had bet money on the black man thought Graney s decision was right Delay In Starting the Fight. xnere was the usual delay In getting the fighters into action. Photographers first had to be satisfied, and then was the weighing in. Gans was the first to enter the ring. He was there fully half an hour before Britt, the latter taking his own time about arriving at the Pa vilion. Gans weighed in, and did not lift the beam, indicating he was under weight. He was stripped to the buff. He jooKca norriDiy arawn, and was very nervous. i?inauy Britt came, and the contrast between the two men was marked to a degree. Jimmy was nervous, but wore an expression of deadly determination on his face. "Without much preliminary, he got on tne scales and, like the negro, he did not move the beam. Gans fought in a dirty pair of trunks and with slight bandages, while Brltt's hands were encased in strips of tape and his right forearm, the one he broke in his fight with "Young Corbett," was Danaaged clear to the elbow. And What a Fight It Was. Then tho pictures were taken, and in an instant they were slugging away. And MUTT'S PROFESSIONAL RECORD. Toby Irwin, decision, 15 rounds. Tim Hegarty, knocked put. 7 rounds. Frank Eme, knocked out, 7 rounds. Kid LavlEne, knocked out, S. rounds. Jack O'Keefe, lost on foul. 6 rounds. Charley Sleser. decision, 20 rounds. Willie Fitzgerald, decision, 20 rounds. Jack O'Keefe. draw, 20 rounds. Martin Canole, decision, 25 rounds. "Young Corbett," decision, 20 rounds. Joe Cans, lost on foul, 5 rounds. what a fight It was as long as it lasted. Gans was the first to land, a slight punch to the chin that was partly blocked. That was the last blow that Gans landed until he stung Britt in the third round. All the while Jimmy was tearing the Balti morcan to pieces. With left and right to the wind and jaw. Britt tore through the negro's guard, and before the fight was two rounds old it was plainly evident Britt was the master. 2s ever in the his tory of the ring In Sah Francisco, or any where, was there such a whirlwind bat tle. Old fight fans shook their heads and knew It would not go half the limit, 20 rounds. Britt was faster than ever in his life. He was so fast that he made Gans look pitifully slow and awkward. There was none of the negro's dash and clever ring generalship. The wallops that he re ceived in his mid section took the steam out of him. There was none of his old time clever blocking. Jimmy simply tore through him as if he had been a novice, and those who had wagered $10 to $5.50 were screaming their heads off. In the second round Gans. in attempting to block one of Brltt's lightning punches to tho stomach, knocked the blow down, and It landed low. Referee Graney cau tioned Britt, but the force of the blow was spent and did not hurt the negro much, and Gans acknowledged , Brltt's apology. This, like all of the rounds, was Brltt's. During all of the fighting Britt kept breaking ground, with Gans ever after him. but in all of the mlxups Britt landed almost at wffl. They were the punches that told, and before the third round was half over it was plain Gang was in dis tress. The reducing told on him and there was no chance for him to stand up under the continuous peppering he was getting amid-section. Fouls Are Overlooked. In one lively mirup In Gans corner, Joe slipped to hl3 knees to avoid punishment. This was clearly a roui, out uraney over looked It. He also overlooked the foul that Britt committed when he struck Gans several times while he was on his knees. It was patent that Gans was put ting temptation in the way of Britt. for Instead of trying to avoid the wallops that Jimmy was letting go at him while on his knees, he raised up, as high as he could. Al Herford. Gans manager, claimed a foul, but Graney made them fight as soon as Joe was on his feet. A mlxup followed, and It was then Gans landed the, hardest blow of tho fight. It wp9 a right cross to the Jaw, and it shook Britt up. It was the old story, Britt lost his head and became fighting crazy. He was not over It in tne fourth round, and he rushed into Gans and they stood toe to toe and slugged away, throwing all science and caution to the winds. Gans was too weaK to nurt much, and the blow he shot into Jimmy's face did not stop him. Instead, It made him fight all the faster. Jimmy drove blow after blow, alternately into the wind and the face. Again Gans slipped to his knees, and again he raised himself up so Britt could hit him. Britt drove four or five punches at Gans' head, and instead of Joe trying to defend himself. he was appealing to Graney. Graney finally pushed Britt off Gans, and gave the fight to Gans. It was then that tne general fight started. until this afternoon, there was lime betting on the fight. The theory of fake that came from Boston made the bettors timid. About 5 o'clock the colored gen try's money began pouring in on Gans, apd $10 to $6.50 money went begging. Just before the fight, the Britt money showed and the odds went to even money. Again the Gans money bulled the market, and at the ringside even money that Gans would win In 15 rounds had no takers. There was no fake to the fight, that Is, no fake but that wnicn uana nunseit pulled off. The negro knew he was beaten, knew that Britt was a rattle brained fighter and laid the trap . that brought home for him the money. At tho weight, 133 pounds, Britt can whip Gans, and it is a good betting proposition that the Callfornlan can beat him at any weight. "While the melee was going on in the ring, Herford's grip was stolen, and in It was found a big six-shooter. The negro's manager had bet $5000 on his black fight ing machine, and it was evident he had the doubts. W. G. M. FOUL APPEARS INVITED. Gans Is Clearly Outboxed, and in the Fifth Round Is. Scared. SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. 3L Jimmy Britt, of California, lost tho lightweight championship of the world tonight, when he fouled Joe Gans. He had sent Gans to his knees in the fifth round, and then. losing his head, gave him a vicious punch and Hefereo Graney promptly awarded the fight to Gans on a foul. The same thing had happened in the fourth, round. Gans had dropped to his knees to escape blow that did not land. Britt struck at him, but Graney would not allow tho foul. In the next round, however, Graney very promptly recognized the foul fight ing. It looked almost from the start as If it were Brltt's fight. He actually out- boxed Gans, and landed blow after blow In the fourth round it was apparent that Gans was scared, and, barring a foul, the fight was Brltt's to a certainty. "While no excuse can be made for Britt losing his head, it certainly seemed that Gans Invited a foul. The decision was a great shock to the biggest crowd that ever filled the pavilion, but fair-minded men agreed that Graney's judgment was just. Britt showed marvelous strength and Quickness. He went at Gans like a bull;terrler, landing body blows alternat ing with swings on the jaw. During the. first three rounds Gans ap peared cool and confident and fairly strong. He appeared to be feeling Britt out, but at the end of the third, and early In the fifth, when Britt commenced to fight more viciously than ever, Gans weakened perceptibly. He landed a few times on Britt. but the little white boy paid no attention to the colored man's light taps, and every time he was hit bored In more viciously than ever. There is no doubt in the minds of the majority of those present that in another contest at the same weights Britt would defeat Gans easily. Referee Graney said after the firht: "I really should have given GanS the decision In the fourth round, when Britt fouled him, but as Gans was not hurt. I overlooked it, though Britt himself ad mitted that I could have called a foul at that- time. The second offense in the fifth round was so palpable, however, that I was forced to give Gans the decision. Britt was frantic with rage when he realized that he had lost the fight, and he rushed at Graney, striking wildly. Graney. who Is something of a boxer himself, fought back, but the police inter fered and separated the belligerents. Britt declared, as he left tho ring: "I know I can beat Gans, and I want to fight him again." Tho fight demonstrated that Britt Is wonder in his class. He is a clever boxer, quick as a cat, and a hard-hitter. with the addition of having a bulldog grit that makes him fight all the harder when he Is being punished. Gnns and his fol lowers were highly delighted at the de clsion. and had no complaint coming. After the fight, when Britt had recov ered his temper, he apologized to Graney, nnd said: "What could I do when a man fell every time when It was unnecessary. am sorry I hit him while on his knees, but I could not nelp it." The fifth round lasted but 3S seconds, when the foul was declared. At the ringside bets were made at even money that Gans would win within 15 rounds. Britt was introduced as the feather weight champion of the world. Gans was presented as the lightweight champion of the world. Gans entered the ring first- .His ap pearance was none too Inviting. His face looked pinched and drawn, and-his gen- oral appearance showed plainly the ef fects of hard training. Britt entered tho ring soon after his opponent. He looked a trifle nervous, but physically no fault could be found. - After weighing In. the men retired to their quarters. They re-entered the ring at 9:35 P. M., and Britt s arms wero bound with tire-tape. Gans' arms wero free of bandages. Referee Graney sent the men to the center of the ring, where they were photographed by flashlignts. Preceding the main event two four- round bouts were decided. The curtain raiser was between George Wilson and Billy Meehan. This bout went four rounds to a draw. In tho second prelim inary Eddie Chambers was given tho de clsion over Jack Burke in the third round Burke s seconds threw up the sponge after their man was hopelessly beaten. The scales were brought to the center of the stage and the men weighed in In full view of the public "Young Corbett," "Battling" Nelson, Jimmy Gardner and Alike (Twin) Sulll van challenged the winner of tonight', fight Rough estimates of the .gate receipts place the amount at about $35,000. The pugilists will equally divide their share. according to previous agreement. Britt was to receive 50 per cent in the event of losing and 76 per cent If a winner. ATTENDANCE IS VERY LARGE Huge Crowds Stand In Line All After noon Awaiting Opening ef Gates, SAN FRANCISCO. Oct. SL The fight between Britt and. Gans carried with it JOE GANS' DBPOXTANT BATTLES SINCE February 9, 1900. Bp Ike Sullivan, won, 14 to ends. 3Iarch 23, 1900, Frank Erne, lost, 12 round. April 2, 1900, Chicago Jack Daly, knocked out, 5 rounds. May 25. 1900, Dal Hawkins, knocked c out, 2 rounds. July 10, 1900, Towur Griffo, won, 8 rounds. August 31, 1900. Dal Hawkins, knocked out, 3 rounds. October 2. 1900, George JlcFadden, draw, 10 rounds. October 16. 1900, Otto Silecff. knocked out, 9 rounds.' " October 19. 1900. Spider Kelly, won, S rounds. November 16, 1900. Kid Parker, knocked out. 4 rounds. December 13, 1900, Terry ilcGovem, lost, 2 rounds. February IS. 1901, Jack Daly, won on foul, 6 rounds. April 1. 1901, Martin Flaherty, wos,j 4 rounds. May 31. 1901. Bobby Dobbs, knocked out. 7 rounds. January 6. 1002, Eddie Connolly, won, 5 rounds. March 27, 1902. Jack Bennett, knocked out, 6 rounds. May 12, 1902, Frank Erne, knocked out, 1 round. June 27, 1902, Georg McFadden, won, 2 rounds. July 24. 1902. Rule Turner, knocked out, 15 rounds. September 17, 1902, Gus Gardner, knocked out, 5 rounds. October 13. 1902, Kid McPartland, knocked out, 5 rounds. October 14, 1902, Dave Holly, no de cision, 10 rounds. November 14, 1902, Charley Sieger, won. 14 rounds. December SI. 1902, Charley Sieger, draw, 10 rounds. January 1, 1903, Gus Gardner, won on foul, 11 rounds. March 11, 1903, Steve Crosby, knocked out, 11 rounds. March 13, 1903, Tommy Traoey, won, 9 rounds. May 20, 1903, "Willie 'Fitzgerald, knocked out, 10 rounds.- July 4, 1903,' Buddy King,, knocked out. 5 rounds. October 19, 1903, Joe Grim, no de cision, o rounds. October 23, 1903, Dave Holly, no de clrlon. 0 rounds. November 2, 1903, Jack Blackburn, no decision, 6 rounds. December 7, 1903, Dave Holly, no de- ' clsion. 0 rounds. " December 8. 1903, Sam Langtord, lost, 10 rounds. Draw with Joe Walcott In 1904. October 31, 1904, won from Jimmy Britt on foul. the undisputed title of world's champion of all lightwelgths. The weight question, which had been agitating the sporting iraternlty for days past, as far as Gans was concerned, was adjusted to a nicety, and the men entered the ring nt the spe cified notch, 133 pounds, ringside. The scales were set at. the 133-pound mark at In the ring. Gans jumped on. and as he failed to raise the beam, it showed he was under the required weight. The ex act figures were not taken. Britt also failed to lift the beam. It is doubtful If any match ever brought off in this city stirred up such a vast amount of Interest as that displayed over the result of tonights contest. Britt and Gans are admittedly the two clever est and most finished boxers in their class the world has ever produced, and this fact, supplemented by the Intense local pride in San Francisco's wonderful fight er, was responsible lor xne enormous throng that fought Its way into the pa vilion to witness the champions exchange blows. There was a repetition of the stirring scenes wnich usually attend important ring: contests in this city. All afternoon huge crowds stood In line awaiting the opening of the general admission gates. and It required the constant vigilance of mounted police to keep this congested mass in alignment. The gallery was crowded to suffocation, and at S:30 the holders of reserved seats occupied every chair on the lower floor. Delegations of fight followers from all Pacific Coast points were conspicuous at the ringside. Los Angeles set the pace with several carloads of enthusiasts, whllo Portland, Or., and tho Puget Sound and Rocky Mountain sections were well represented. "Young Corbett' and "Battling" Nel son, who arc matched to fight in this city on November 29 next, were among those present. , A meeting between Gans and Britt has been looked forward to for over two years, but the question of weight and color line proved a stumbling block and prevented the men getting together at an earlier date. Finally Gans, who has been fighting around the 140-pound notch. agreed to make 133 pounds ringside. Britt waived the color question and the men imihediately went into hard training. With Gans taking off every atom of sur plus flesh, and with Britt at a weight exactly suited to his splendid physique. It was agreed that no more even match could have been consummated. Gans, however, found It no easy task to make the requisite weight, and was compelled to undergo a strenuous system of reduc tion, even up to the eleventh hour, in or der to come down to the lightweight limit. In the meantime the general public has been timid in wagering on the result. It was not until late this afternoon, when definite assurance was given that Gans had tilted the scales at 132 pounds, that speculation began In earnest. At 9 o'clock the quotations were 10 to 6, with Gans one tho long end. Behind Gans were stationed Al Her ford, his manager; Frank McDonald and Kid Sullivan, while Britt was looked after by Spider Kelly, Frank Rafael, Sam Ber- ge'r and "Smiling" Mctzgar. THE FIGHT BY ROUNDS. Britt Has the Negro as Good as Out, Then Lpses His Head. SAN FRANCISCO. Oct 31. The Brltt Gans fight began at 9:45. By rounds, It was as follows: Bound. Britt went at once Into his favorito crouch, and they sparred for some time. Britt shot his left twice in quick succession to Gans' body, but the blown, were not forcible. After some more sparring, Britt hooked his left to the body again, and followed it with tight to tho head. Both then missed rights and lefts for the head. Then, like a Cash Britt, shot his left to the body and mlcsed a right for the head. Gans; apparently, was sizing up Brltt's reach. Gans missed straight right for the head. Britt was short with left for the body and missed a left for the head as the bell rang. The work in this round was light, Britt having a slight ad vantage. Gans permitted Britt to do most of the work. Brltt's blows were of a light na ture and did no harm. Bound 2 Britt missed left and right for the body and they went to a clinch. Britt sud denly lunged his left to the head and then brought it to the body. Gans continued to force Britt about the ring, end they came to a clinch without result. Britt missed a left hook for the body, and then sent a straight left to Gans' nose, Gans retaliating with left to the body. Britt drove Gans back with a left swing to the body. Britt bored in, scoring with left and right to the wind. In the mix both exchanged rights and lefts to tho face. Britt missed a vicious left for the body. They came together, Britt missing left and right or' the body. A rally in the center qf the ring followed. Britt landing right and left on the face as the bell rang, but not before he had received a straight left to the head. Britt did most of the leading in this round. The honors were about even, however. Bound 3 They sauced it fiercely at close SEATTLEGETSIT The $1000 Piano Which At tracted So Much Attention at Ellers Piano House. One of the new instruments known variously as the "perfected piano," the "only perfect piano," or the Pianola Pi ano, has recently been purchased at El lers Piano House by Mr. J. W. Cljse. one of Seattle's wealthiest and most Influen tial citizens. The instrument is slmnlv the suDerb "Weber piano with the mechanism of the Metrostyle Pianola, built Into the vacant space, which up to now has been reard- ea as useless in upngnt pianos. It can be played In the ordinary way with the bands or by simply sliding back a neat panel in the front of the piano, Inserting a music roll and unfolding a pair of pedals. Any one can play the piano without the slightest knowledge of music ana piay it witn as much expres sion as the most skilled musician. This makes the piano an instrument at the disposal of every music lover. The Planola-Plano has already become Immensely DODUlar. Many neoDle who possessed good Instruments, that have re mained silent for lack of a player In the family have been glad to replace them with one which every member of the family can play and play well. The one recentlv sent to Seattle for Mr. Cllse is among the very handsomest yet received by Ellers Piano House. Some less expensive styles will be found equally satisfactory. If you are contemplating the purchase of a piano, it will pay you to Investigate the Pianola-Piano. Ellers Piano House. 351 Washington street, corner Park. Largo stores also ban Francisco, uai.; fa po Kane and Seattle. Wash. quarters, both doing some very clever blocking. Gans got in a good right to the body, but Britt retaliated with a straight left hard to the stomach. They mixed It again, Britt put ting left apd right to the body. An Ineffectual mix followed. Britt caught Gans with a ter rific right to the jaw, dazing tho colored man. He followed the advantage with a right and left swing to tho head, forcing Gans to a clinch. Britt rushed In, fighting wildly. He bombarded Gans' face and body with right and left ewlngs and put some punishing rights over the heart. Britt. at close quarters, greatly distressed Gans with a fearful right over the body. Gans clung desperately to Britt to avoid punishment and the gong found them In this position. It was all Brltt's round. Round 4 Britt waded in fiercely, rushing Gans to the ropes with a heavy left over the heart. He then missed right and left swings for the body. Britt kept himself well covered and was a puzzle to Gans. Britt sent Gans back with a succession of rights and lefts to the face and a left to the body. Jimmy then shot a straight right to the bofcy and followed it with a right swing to the body. They mixed fiercely at close quarters, Britt landing some heavy blows. Gans suddenly shot his left hard to Brltt's Jaw, but In return Britt put in body blows that sent Gans to his knees. After a mlxup Britt sent Gans to the floor with a left to the jaw. Gans rose, but was again floored with a right and left to the face. There was fearful confusion and the bell was not heard. In this round Britt hit Gans accidentally while Gans was down, but a claim of foul was dis allowed. Gans was In distress, and the gong saved him. Bound 5 They mixed fiercely. Britt sent Gans to the floor with a succession of rights and lefts to the jaw. As Gans was attempt ing to arise. Britt met him with a desperate right to tho jaw. Eddie Graney quickly dis qualified Britt and awarded the decision to Gans. The excitement was terrific. Britt rushed at Graney like a madman and fought him to the ropes. A squad of police lmmedl ately Jumped Into the ring and It looked as If there would be a general fight. The house gave vent to its disapproval by tremendous hooting, and wildly cheered Britt as he went to the center of the ring. BOX AT OREGON CITY. Fred Muller and Queenan, of Seattle, Will Give Exhibition. OREGON CITY. Or.. Oct." 31. (SpeclaL) "What promisee to be the best boxing ex hibition ever witnessed in the Northwest, with the possible exception of the" Kranfc- Rellly mill last Spring, is the 20-round go between Fred Muller, of Portland, and Perry Queenan, of Seattle, which will be pulled off at the Armory In this city Fri day evening, November lL. Details for the contest, which is for tno lightweight championship of tho Paclflo Coast and the Northwest, have Deen ar ranged. The bout will be given under the auspices of the Oregon City Athletic Club. It is announced that there will De no araw decision, and the fact that both men are aggressive fighters with something doing every round adds to the Interest In the contest, FOOTBALL SCHEDULE MADE. Multnomah Has Dates Filled, and Will Have Hard Fight for Victory. Multnomah has its football schedule about filled now. Practically the only open date Is Christmas day. There is a good game scheduled for most of the Saturdays and the best of all for Thanks- The dates are: Chemawa Indians, the coming Saturday. November 5; Albany College, November 12; University of Idaho, November 19; university of Oregon, Thanksgiving day; Astoria, once more, December 3;" "Willamette University, De cember 10. and the Seattle Athletic Club. New Year's. All these games will be played on Multnomah Field. Multnomah will have no such easy time with any of these elevens as with Utah Agricultural College last Saturday. Al bany has fought Oregon to a standstill already this year; the University of Ida ho has the strongest eleven In that part of tho country: Oregon, in spite of the defeat by Stanford, will put up a crack good -gamo against Multnomah; Astoria and Willamette aro good; Astoria has al ready proved Itself, and the Seattle Ath letic Club should be an even match. Tho best game of all will undoubtedly be the Thanksgiving day match. Oregon was defeated 35 to 0 by Stanford because It was weakest where Stanford was strongest. Its line could not stand against the rapid attack of Stanford, and the score rolled up, does not Indicate that Ore gon Is weak. That will be seen when Ore mn. clays Multnomah. It will bo pretty nearly an even match. Scores are of little value to judge by when there are three or more teams In consideration, and the fact that Multnomah held down Stanford and Oregon could not, does npt fcy any means Imply that Multnomah will walk over Oregon. Meanwhile the Multnomah squad Is at work and has received two new members. "Van Voorhecs, last year's guard, and Clemmer, who played end In the last half of Saturday's game. At that time Clem mer showed himself a good "man on the defense, and his reputation from the Capital City Athletic Club of Sacramento. on which he played two years ago, gives him out to be a fast half. He will prob ably be used In both position on Multno mah. TACOMA IS SHUT OUT. Tie Game With Oakland Is Simply s Battle Between Pitchers. SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. SL Oakland and Tacoma played off a tie game today, and the Northern men were shut out Tho game was simply & battle between Thomas and Moskiman, who were both In fine form. Score: .K-H.E. Tacoma 0fl0000 0 0 5 I Oakland.....'. 61l,ee 2 4 I Batteries Thomas and Hogan;. Moki man and Byrne. Vacancies on Directorate Filled The Portland feaaekall clufe sew has Its full quota, et Atrectors. Waltr X. BWwr and William HI -Doste havta? been fect ed yesterday to Jtil tba piaoM 9t Ed Ly- Speaking of Comfort, have you ever sat for, few moments in a full, leather Turkish Eocker? Delirious ly comfortable and restful isn't it? Think of years of such rest and com fort. We have it for you. csstim GOOD ons and C. F. Swlgert, who resigned last week. The directors present at the meet ing were Ben C. Ely, J. F. TUchards and "W. Fred Ely, who came up from Cali fornia to attend the meeting. The empty places were filled so that the business of the club could be carried on properly, as there are many things to be straightened out toward the close of the season. At Delmar. ST. LOUIS. Mo.. Oct 31. Today was getaway day at Delmar, and the closing of' the racing season on St. Louis tracks. Results: won. Blue- Mint second, Roland M. third; time. 1:491-5. One mile, Oriand stakes ew Mown Hay won. Mad Mullah second, Ananias third; time. 1:41. Six furlongs Optional won. Tarn O'Shanter second. Mansard third; time, 1:13 3-5. One mile and a sixteenth Falernlan won. Barkeimore second, urana. jsew third; time, 1:474-5. One mile and 70 yards Arab won, Har ney second, Flaunt third; time, 1:45 2-5. At Jamaica. NEW. YORK, Oct. 31. Jamaica sum mary: Six furlongs Rosebud won. Crown Prince second. Rapid "Water third; time, 1:13. One mile and 70 yards, selling Palette won. King Pepper second, Tol San third; time, 1:45 3-5. Five and a half furlongs Thirty-third won. Fancy uress second, belligerent third; time, 1:07. The Richmond handicap, six furlongs- Dick Bernard won. Ascension second. Hamburg Belle third; time, 1:12 3-5. Five and a half furlongs Trapper won. Diamond second, Jim Beattlo third; time, 1:07 1-5. One mile and a sixteenth, selling Sir Shep won. Arietta second, Bouvlr third; time, 1:483. New Bowling Club Formed. The Portland Bowling Association Is the name of a new organization of tenpln bowlers. At the Initial meeting Harry Lamont was elected president and A. A. Dale secretary pro tern. Permanent offi WHEN YOU BUY I is We Carry a Fill! Line of, AH Kinds of Vehicles STUDEBAKER BROS. CO. NORTHWEST PORTLAND, OREGON YEARS OF COMFORT IN A ROCKER LIKE THIS STERLING LEATHER TURKISH ROCKERS $40.00 TO $160.00 cers will be elected November 3 at a meeting called to take place in the Port land alleys. A committee to draw up by laws for the organization was appointed to report at this meeting, consisting of C. J. McMenomy, Harry "Watkins and Joe Galllard. There will be at least six teams In the league, and games are al ready being negotiated for with outside towns. A team will be sent to represent this city at Seattle In the Nortnwest championship' tournament January 25, 1905. At Worths CHICAGO, Oct. 3L The racing season closed in Chicago with the events at "Worth today. Results: One mile and 70 yards RIan won. Chockoyotte second, Belle Dodson third; time, 1:471-5. One mile and a sixteenth Chantrelle won, Klngstelle second, Bradley Bill third; time, l:4Stf. Seven furlongs, selling "Wakeful won. By Play second. Tartan third; time, Six and one-half furlongs Follies Berges won, Ingol Thrift second, Anne Davis third; time, 1:212. Six furlongs, handicap Edith May won, Braden second, Malster third; time, 1:14V&. One mile and an eighth, handicap Main Spring won. Sam Craig second, Footlights Favorite third; time, 1:54. Six furlongs, selling St. Daniel won, Ben Lear second, Oudon uiiro; time, 1:15. One mile and a sixteenth, selling Am berta won, Mindora second, Frank Rice third; time, 1:49. Hope for Better Luck. The officers of the Peerless Athletic Club, which was mussed up considerably by the police Friday evening, while a couple of athletes were giving an exhibi tion in the gentle art of boxing, have made a vigorous protest against the ac tion.' Their first entertainment was done for, and the crowd scattered, but they in tend coming back with another boxing match at an early date. . Playing for Pool Championship. ST. LOUIS. Oct 3L-J. G. Keogh, of Buf falo., tonight defeated Thomas Hueston. of St Louis, in the first game of the play off A BUGGY, BUY "We have 25 new pat terns in all-leather Turkish Eocers. Each piece fully guar anteed as to leather and construction. Platform base or Har rington spring base just as you like. Come in and try one of them that's all we ask. IMAKE YOUfi OWN TERMS of a three;Cornered tie for first place In the tournament to decide the pool cham pionship of the world, 125 to 120. Tomorrow night De Oro will play Heuston and if the latter is defeated, he will lose all chance of winning the championship em blem. CEECTJIATIOir IS iuceeasinq. Philippine Currency Legislation Is Proving a Success. . "WASHINGTON, Oct. 31. The Bureau of Insular Affairs Joday gave out a state ment touching conditions applying to the Philippine currency. The Secretary of "War ha3 received the" following cable gram from the Civil Governor of the Phil ippines, showing the effect of the cur rency legislation: "The approach of October 1, when the first currency taxing became effective, caused large export of Mexican pesos commercially and-large Inflow of Spanish-' Filipino coins into the treasury. "In September 1497,500 Mexican pesos were exported and 538,522 Spanish-Filipino pesos came into the treasury and were withdrawn from circulation. During Sep tember the actual circulation of new cur rency increased 1,981,000 pesos. In Octo ber to "date" 1.682,995 pesos, Mexican cur rency, have been exported commercially and 950.000 Spanish-Filipino by the Insu lar government for recoinage. Have on hand nearly 500,000 Spanish-Filipino pesos for recoinage. Increase of actual circu lation new coins for October approxi mately 1,300,000 pesos' Body of Rector Recovered. BALTIMORE, Oct 31. The body of the Rev. George Frederick Kettell, who was drowned on Friday evening- in, the river near Sparrow's Point, has been re covered not far from the point where the rector lost his life. There was nothing in the clothing to- throw any light on the tragedy. The Great Bank Robbery. See this marvelous moving-picture at the Star Theater. A STUDEBAKER