THE TIMES: JANIIABY. 2, 1913.,

KEEPING 1PACE WITH .SPORTING -- EVENTS

FRANCIS OUIMET 1 FORMER PRESIDENT Z 59 to Shot ARMY CORPORAL AN GIVES TRIBUTE TO WEEOHM STILL New - York SPIRIT OF GOLFING Refute Ayer, Mass. Jan. 2 Francis Oui-m- et, Western who en- golf champion, FoVmer Is Winner At tered the National Army at Camp Philadelphia, Jan. 2 Devens recently, received word yes- President William Howard Taft that he had been to paid a tribute to golf in his New terday promoted IN TO GET Year He said: corporal. LISTS Dislikes greeting. Mamaux "A man who and en- I Ouimet is a member of the head- plays golf New Orleans 301st joys it must have a love for free- quarters company, Regiment, dom of Field Artillery. and a spirit independence. Such personal traits prompt one to play the game to the end. Jessie Louise Big Surprise PLAYER HORNSBY Revision "That is what we must do in this var. We must right it through to Gossip ot at Fair Grounds ULTS victory and win the game at tlie Day hole if ' eighteenth it he necessary Track-r-Ne-w Year's Han--' Changes Made in World's to play it through." Officials of New NEW YEA R'S Branch Eickey and Cub Owner Dickering Over Price to York Club Jdicap Won By Dick Wil- Be Paid For Star Outfielder Hendricks Anxious to Series Finances Displeas- Deny Making Any Offers liams. to Giants Because EARLCADDOCKIS to for Services 1STT UTS Retain Young Phenom St. Louis Big Drawing City ing PRIVATE IN ARMY Pittsburgh Provided It Has Good Team, Opinion of Cardinals' They Figure Be of Hurler and Declare No Nw Orleans, Jan. 2 The racing They'll eaaon was Overtures Were Received ushered in at the Fair Philadelphia, Pa Jan. 2. In New Leader. Sure Winners In 1918. Grounds a bout track yesterday with bright, that cizz'ed with action Benny Valger mild weather. A crowd of 10,000 of New York almost stopped Frankie New York, Jan. 2 If any deal is in saw two track records at six fur- Conway of this city at the National New York, Jan. 2 Rogers Horns-b- y, fielders, and some promising young New York', Jan. 2 The adaption of the air by which Al Mamaux, the longs and one mile equalled. 5poifL-- club last night. Yalgar all the famous shortstop of the St. pitchers to offer in exchange for the Tener plan by which world's ser- right handed pitching star of the The New Year's distance tout It may be that he is club is Handicap, had !hls opponent out at the end Louis Cardinals,' is still the Hornsby. trying ies money will be shared in the fu- Pittsburgh headed for the one mile, was won by Dick Williams of the round. subject to get Herzog from the Giants in or- Giants the New York elub has no sixth of discussion between Branch ture all division Jjy half a length after a driving finish The victor gave a fast exhibition. Rickey der to make a better inducement to among first, teams knowledge of it. and Charles F. Chi-cag- o will find with Harry Shaw. Cheer leader, "the He stood toe to toe with Conway in Weeghman, the Rickey. It may be that he will keep little favor with the Giants. "There is no deal on by which the best horse at the Jefferson parish the early rounds and exchanged blow president. Herzog, in which case the Cubs' key- The team outclassed the National Giants are to obtain Mamaux," said was uiiru. w muuiia for After the third session Shortly after the appointment of stone combination would be about League field by such a margin last Secretary Foster of the New York uovk, Jack as of mile in 1:37 5, which equalled there was nothing to but New Hendricks the the fastest on the . season that none of the can club "At least I have not the it the Cardinals on players yesterday. the old course record. Bmden, a cast Yorker. Monday, Rickey, his However, the new manager of the see anything but New York in 1918. heard of any. We have made no prop- -, off from Harry Payne Whitney"B sta- In another feature toout 'Babe PIcate new manager, Weeghman and Fred Cardinals is very positive that he de- Some concede the opposition will be osition to Pittsburgh or any other ble and sold for $1,000, dealt out terrific ipunishment to John- Mitchell, the manager of the ubs, sires to retain his star. stronger, but none of tne New York club to get Mamaux, nor have we re- recently St. Louis con- equalled the track record 'og 1:12 for ny Mahoney of Hazleton. Pa., who left for Chicago and In a statement last night, Hen- National League champions is willing ceived any. - on Weegh.-man- 's six furlongs. substituted for K. O. Eddie Fitzsim- ferred there yesterday- dricks said: to concede that the Cubs or Cincin- "Furthermore, I would like to say The fclg of the was the mons of New York. Mahoney was all offer of a squad of Chicago "I will say right from the start nati has been sufficient- that the New York club has never surprise day a bundle in ex- strengthened victory qf Jessie Louise in the finish in at the finish. He had a hard time players and of cash that I want on my ly to beat them for the flag. approached Mamaux, and has no in- race. She was at odds of SO to 1. weathering the storm. change for the young star. St. Equis team. I can see merit in The Giants also ibeliavA that tvio tention to. Stories have been in cir- semi-win- came Oovernor Pleasant was unable to In the du Leo Hbuok with Nothing of the meeting yes the idea that it is good for the whole breaks were all them culation for some time that we have and last it was stated against last fall attend the races, but Mayor Behrman a handicap of twenty pounds won terday, night National League to have winning and that if they ever play the Sox made overtures to Mamaux himself, a box in the stand. easily from Chuck Wiggins of Indian- that the talk will be continued next teams in New York and Chicago, but will win down. which are untrue. 'occupied grand in when own again they hands For Kelsay was suspended by apolis. Monday Cincinnati, the it always has been my impression that that reason are not "MamauK would- unquestionably Jockey ers of several clubs will dur- St. they pleased (the stewards for the balance of the In the other bouts Johnny Malone gather Louis also is one of the big draw- with the news that if they win the like to play in New York, and hardly for fifth was an easv victor over Tommy Ho-ga- n ing the annual meeting of the Na ing towns of the league, providing it world's series in 1918 would object to a transfer to the week rough riding in the tional Baseball Commission. they will get' race. He was for of Mount CarmeL Johnny Mack has a good .team. I really think it $600 less Giants. But the same applies to any responsible Libyan has Char- - $2,000,. than they got for Bands stumbling, which 'brought about of Brooklyn defeated Tomrhv Warren Weeghman Larry Doyle, would be as good a city as Chicago losing in 1917. other member of the Pittsburgh of Atlantic and Al (Moore held JeyrDeal,. Wortman and Zelder, ln- - under these conditions." team. thta favorite's defeat. City, Yet it might be added that $2,000 I don't believe any present Danny Buck to a draw. member of Would Jockey Troise, whose oollarbone for a week's work is a sum scarcely Earl Caddock of ,Anita, la., claim- the Pirates grieve was broken at the Bowie track, is to be despised. When the ant to the world's cham- much if he as' traded to New York." Lawrence. Mass.. Jan. - 2. Paul world's wrestling will this week. He GAME BOXERS NEVER RESORT series first were In $2,-00- 0 here and ride won. started 1908, pionship, is now a private the best rider on the Doyle of New York a referee's for, the victors In was sworn (was apprentice decision Over Mike TO and $1,400 for the the National army. He ... New York tracks. Paulson of St. FOULS TO ESCAPE DEFEAT losers even 'Paul in ten rounds. The ibout was exceedes the fondest in at Camp Dodge, la., and donned the MANY ATHLETES hopes of the players of that era. uniform of a private and was at- fast and exciting1 all the way. to had Paulson grogay. in the The best test of boxer's er tached the divisional headquarters Doyle a gameness known to take an unfair advantage "I'm anxious to do MAY BAR DRAFT last two rounds. even when troop. my share," is the way he accepts defeat. No 'battling with men of their he said, "and am ready and eager to ARMY OFFICERS color. Joe Jeannette Sam Lang-for- d KEPHART VICTOR . ' man ever loses on a de- and Philadel-ohia- Pa.. Jan. 2. Tommy really game were go anywhere and do anything called liberate and most foul blows are perfectly game and neither for." Carey won a fast fight from Johnny foul, ever lost on a foul. Jack Johnson MEN OFF TRACK Clinton in the winduip at the Cam- deliberate. Game men are J.U.U1C a. always never was a very daring fighter. He ma.ii umeu wen Known col- bria club matinee yesterday. In the good sportsmen and keep within the was afraid to tackle either AT MARATHONING ADMIRAL BENSON lege and club athletes are officers at semi-fin- al Tonne Ktt Girard- - Langford Taylor rules, no matter what the cost. or Jeannette after he had won the the army cantonment at Camp Jan. 2 All men ville defeated Buck Taylor of Balti Toughness and insensibility to of- Greene Charlotte, N. C. Lexington, Ky., more. other- pain heavyweight championship. John- WILL TESTIFY IN cubjeot to the draft and all who are The (bouts resulted as ten have been confused with game- son was not AV. B. Chickering, and bow above resorting to foul 2 Kep-har- t, captain t follows: Philadelphia, Jan. Harry engaged in farm work may be barred ness, but trad courage is something when in a as demon- BUREAU oar of the 1916 Pennsylvania varsity (Murray Btoppetii D4ck Got- - tight corner, he of the Meadowbrook INQUIRY from racetracks in the United States Battling more than ability to stand up under strated when he lost on a foul with Club, eight, is a second lieutenant in the and Canada. A movement to this end wall of York in the fifth round. Ed- achieved a notable in Seventh John Cattus, the die Mullin finished Manton punishment. Joe Jeannette in the second round of victory the Washington, Jan. 1 Admiral Ben- infantry. was begun by American and Canadian Battling in The records of the sixth annual modified Mara- lurmer iew xorjt a. oarsman, la the third and Eddie de- ring prominent a bout in Philadelphia. ,. handicap son, chief of naval operations, will be thoroughbred associations meeting round, Joyce fighting men show which have failed thon run when he finished first a second lieutenant in the 30th In- feated Jimmy MoDonnah. A battle There never was a fairer man. than the first witness to appear before the t her when came. field twenty-seve- n Jeff Healy, of the tpda7 concluded show. the supreme test In every Joe Gans. the greatest of the negro against a of picked house inquiry into the naval war pre- fantry. captain Every association will be royal the case "of Columbia football eleven in racing the real heroes the ring have iismenj. was game in every runners. He started from scratch parations when the are re- varsity asked to The associations free om- 37 hearings 1916, is a lieutenant in the 38th In- 2. records that are from that way. He was a reckless matchmaker, and ran six miles in minutes and sumed before the naval sub- also on means Steranton. Pa.. Jan. Jack Shar L-- Thursday debated of raising inous F sign. under 3 seconds. fantry. H. G. Moore and D. L in- key, the New York bantamweight, patient great provocation, never committee. Other navy bureau chiefs $300,000 through' Kentucky turf The late Bob Fitzsimmons probably became excited art! could , Meadowbrook Club not only suc- are to Wood, both Rhode Island State Col- terests for the benefit of the Red won from Joe Leonard of Brooklyn, stand a expected testify as far as theit football are lieutenants ten-rou- was in more critical situations than He 42 ceeded in the lege players, Cross. in a Ibout lyesterday after gruelling. proved that In his winning individual and offices are concerned and the navy's other champion, he nev- round contest with Nelson. time honors, but also the team laur- in the same command. noon. any ring yet Battling aviation program will be given special Mark er resorted-t- o fouling when it looked Although weakened iby a els, with a total of 17 points. The consideration. Farnham, captain and right making tackle of "the Brown foot-- Akron. Ohio. Jan. J. Johnny Grif as though he was going to lose. In weight that was far below his normal United States Ambulance Corps was University am a of his battles poundage. Gans on and on un- runner up In the team ua.u iciiiii in i9io uiiu eieuieu captain fith 'Bryan Downey fought a ter majority great fought competition for 1917. is a lieutenant In tho 47th IS 39 YEARS OLD rific draw here yesterday af- was on the verge of defeat til Nelson, (becoming discouraged, with 44 points and won the first mili- CONTRACT PROBE ternoon. at one stage, but he never lost heart, struck low and was disqualified. tary team prize. Infantry. Alex Wilson, Yale captain and his courage pulled him Nelson and Ad Wolgast were two TO BE REOPENED and quarterback in 1914, From a meeting held in Kockford, through. Is a lieutenant in the 50th 111., thirty-nin-e Boston. 2. of When defeat did come to him he went rugged fighters who could withstand Infantry, years ago today, when Jan. Augie Katner, SEVEREST BATTLE U. S. and Franff of ten-rou- IN Brady, the a baseball circuit called North- New York, won a referee's down fighting instead of taking the a great Ideal of punishment, but SENATE quarterback the " Columbia over "Victor of Den- out and then neither had a great deal of moral freshmen eleven in 1916, western League was launched, to the decision Dahl, easy way by fouling IN RING HISTORY is a lieutenant in the 30th present American with mark. calling it an accident. The only fight courage. Wolgast's record is studded Washington, Jan. 1. Further inves- Infantry. League, its L-- F C E. the Colum- .clubs in the seems far Fitzsimmons lost on an alleged foul with signs. When he was at his tigation of the concelled scrap uniform Lovejoy, manager of. great cities, a best Wolgast never found neces- While battles in the old bia baseball team last spring, is a .. the was was his battle with Tom Sharkey, it prize ring cloth picking contracts let by the cry, yet Northwestern the to foul. when he lost form lieutenant in the 38th. daddy organisation over which Ban when a gunman referee called a foul sary but;. often lasted more than a hundred committee on supplies of the national FRED TONEY MAY to come his he -- Johnson now rules as czar. The after Fitz had knocked out the sailor and defeat began way rounds, and were measured in time council of defense to the Base Sorting blow well above preferred to lose on a foul rather - Co. of New York, under ac- FENCERS ENTERTAIN rtorthiwestsrn was the second minor with a that landed com- by hours, pugilistic- historians are whic", than take the knockout that was severest cording to Quartermaster General league to be jaunched, having been the 'belt to him. generally agreed that the AT C. - Ketchel was another thor- ing ibout ever was not one Sharpe, the company have made CROWD Y. M. A. amicrpacaa Dy tne international As- BE HELD BY U.S. Stanley Nelson's record is similar to that of fought of might ooctaion formed in Pittsburgh in oughly game man. Ho was one of these long drawn out engagements, $400,000 profit annually, will be taken Wolgast's in many respecta. He was tomorrow in- ,1377, and which included cities in the roughest fighters who ever pulled but a contest which lasted only up by the senate war The New Year's broadsword con- , never to a glutton for punishment and during 'New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New on a glove, but he resorted was eleven rounds and occupied only quiry. test was closely watched by a big A his long run of victories he sup- x Charles Eiseman. . England and Canada. RockXord. sporting publication, printing fouling. In his battles with Joe twenty-si- minutes. It was ninety-on- e vice chai crowd, which the New to our soldiers posed to be the very essence of game- the defense enjoyed preliminary Omaha, and Dubuque were among the Year's greetings Thomas, Philadelphia Jack O'Brien ness. came years ago today, on Jan. 2, 1827, council supply committee. bouts. The fencing master, Robert in France from the baseball was ser- Then his battle with contracts jotties represented in the parent body leading and Frank Klaus, Ketchel in Gans. the first man he encountered that Jem Ward, champion of Eng- approved the and Samuel Grasson, executed with his pupils. Ban Johnson's league. magnates, managers and players. ious trouble, yet it never entered his not land, met Peter Crawley, at Royston. Kaplan, another member of the com- The first round brought the fencers jrt. Dubuque one from Fred star that he could beat, and Nelson mittee, whose prints Toney, lion heart to seek the cowardly way diU meet the test. Nelson's un Crawley, a butcher by trade, had been brother, recent testi- very close together, three came tie of the . Fred's not mony developed, is players lncnwing Charley Comiskey, pitoher out. conduct in fighting since he was fifteen, but this financially inter for the first place. Results after the to the soldiers follows: sportsmanlike arranging ested in the - then a pitcher; Charley Radfbourne, greeting Terry McGovern was another nat- the details of that match is another was his first try for championship company, probably will be fence off. First Louis Forte. His Sullivan "The bases are full and Uncle Sam whose record is honors. ' The memorable canea to tine stand. aitacK. an ina Ted and Tom Loftus. The over urally rough fighter blot on his record. battle quiCKness oi uruugni. Northwestern lasted one is at the bat. Put him with free from fouls. When the battle more opened with a minute or two of opponents down. Second, Franzen original only blow that will clean the bases and fury Nothing shews clearly that spar- DAM OF DAN 'season, but it was revived in '83 with was on him McUovern was nice a heavies are a poor ring. Then the fireworks began. Ward PATCH DEAD. Granfield, good judgment and splen forever put Kaiserism and Prussian-is- m the present day a new bunch of cities. Toledo grab-nbtn- g madman, but he always kept within lot than the frequency with which they landed two punches to Crawley's one, did control. Third, Marchel Fiory. into oblivion. Many happy re was a tout Oxford, Ind., Jan. 2 is a oppon- the flag. Grand Rautds, Dulath, season the rules. Although he great lose by fouling. Fred Pulton has lost the latter had the advantage in Zelica, dam His long rach dangerous Oshkosh turns during the Christmas as he never made the and of Dan Patch, 1:55, pacer, died here ent. and later captured North well as all others. and best body puncher, two fights on fouls this year alone. height weight, and his punches western In 1888 name Greetings mistake of below the belt even Carl Morris has lost in the same way were like a mule's kick. When Monday night of old age. She was Tliooo 1Vrat mAn will ren.pivA pennants. the wishes to all." hitting the 26 was ehanged to Western Association, in his wildest moments. time and again. Gunboat Smith and second round "opened both men were years old and was the dam of further training for the next contest The sentiments unquestionably are several foals which made will be held at Wes,t and in 1892 the circuit became the same Most of the great negro fighters were Charley Weinert have black marks covered with blood. In the third, racing which Point, beautiful, but the publication men fair. but records. Feb. 2. Western League, and remained such carries a first page story of Fred's game and perfectly Peter against them, Frank Moran, a fourth and fifth rounds Ward was until 1899. Toward this period Ban Jackson and George Dixon were nev- - real game t"-"- has a clean record.. felled with terrific blows on nose difficulty with the government, tell- ' the in 194)0 Johnson took charge and the ing of his arrest as a draft dodger, and mouth. The rapid action and name was changed to American and the that Fred will terrible punishment was already tell- probability on League. spend the 1918 season In a Federal DARTMOUTH'S 5 MAJOR LEAGUE ing both men, and the sixth round Jail if he is unable to prove his inno- ended when both fell together, after 1918 er cence. All of which must be very BEATEN IN N.Y. UMPIRES FOR an exchange of sledge-hamm- interesting to the soldiers in France. punches. At the end of the seventh I round, after Ward had landed some COMJ GREEN IfTalk Of Sports New York, Jan. 2 The City College Neither the National nor the Amer and team administered a ican will an extra um- terrible lalows, Crawley appeared all Johnson's Salary Cut basketball League carry in and 10 to 1 was offered to Dartmouth in the 1918 campaign. For sev- against JACK HORNER IX 1918. Own crushing defeat the pire him. Ward tried to land the knock- i At His Suggestion cus- College five last night in the C. C. N. eral seasons past it has been the out In the eighth.'but so wearied him- INC. Y. up a score of tom of each league to carry nine um self that he fell forward on his face. Xifctle Jack Horner gymnasium, rolling - Sat a Several years ago the American 44 to 14.' Almost from the outset of pires, so that two might be available Ths worn gladiators- accomplished 70-7- 2 ELM ST. BAR. 404 in. corner, for all in the event of one of PHONE Bat he wasn't eating pie; League club owners Ban play the local collegians were in the. games little in the ninth and tenth rounds, They had fed him instead Johnson to the presidency .of the or- van and the margin of their advant- the regulars being incapacitated by when both fell from sheer exhaus- A of war bread ganization for a term of twenty age steadily increased despite the de- illness or Injury. Each league opened tion. In ths eleventh It was appar- piece years 1917 season a staff of nine Do you wonder that Jackie did cry? at an annual salary of $25,000, and termined efforts of the rangy men the with ent that Ward was scarcely able to Distributors 0. Al reserve this amount wm later raised to $30,-00- from Hanover. At the end of the umpires, Orth doing work stand and Crawley, with a final sum- in fn baseball, as in everything else, During the recent meeting of the first period C. C. N: Y. was leading the National League and George moning of his strength, put all his the maa with the league in Chicago Johnson notified the iby a score of 27 to 7. Moriarty in the American. The lat waning power into a blow which biggest poeketbook became before sea gets the (best pickings. club owners that he would no longer ter a regular the caught Ward full on the mouth. The accept such remuneration, at least for RED SOX son ended, but Orth was forced out champion was rendered senseless and The life of a major ' is the duration of the war. He explained WALSH, through physical disability, and the deaf to the call of "Time," and Peter Wall leaguer season ended with Paper, indeed. Few who were that he would devote considerable time only eight umpires Crawley, himself unable to stand, was short players PLAYER, FIREMAN - In the big circuit when to war work, and argued further that on the staff. , proclaimed champion of England. In baseball conditions When the National League gets mod- Ibroke In are still in the big show. Hal, at this time made 2 a battle shorter in time than a Syracuse, N. Y., Jan. No matter "in um- ten-rou- however, is still doing excellent work a reduction desirable. Before closing away the 1918 campaign the ern bout Jem Ward be- his taflk Johnson whether baseball , keeps or not, pire staff will he the same as at the came an he and at the first sack and looks good for voluntarily suggested .For hours Paints several seasons to come. He's the that his salary be reduced from $30,-00- 0 Jimmy Walsh, the Red Sox outfielder close of the recent season. The arbit- remained unconscious, and he was ers will be Har- big exception to the rule. to $10,000, in fact put the proposi- and former Yankee, will have enough Klem, Emslie, O'Day, forced to spend several days in bed, tion in the form of a demand. The to buy his weekly supply of smokes. rison, Quigley, Rigler, Byron and while the victor's condition was little Bransfleld. that one - Ball players .incidentally, are a ver- directors of the league then took a Jimmy started the new year as a It is possible Ibetter. Hundreds of Ward's back- Mill satile bunch. There's Marty O 'Toole, vote on the request and the reduction member of the Syracuse fire depart- change will be made in the American ers were ruined by the result of this Supplies former for went into effect. Johnson notified his ment. He Intends to keep working League staff. It is understood that brutal contest. Although the right- the. major league pitSier, xm Instance. OToole Is spending the club owners several weeks ago that he all winter. Barry McCormick, who worked ful champion, Peter, resigned his winter at Omaha, where he is en- was prepared to give up the presi- Connie Mack recently was inform- Ban Johnson's staff during part of the new honors rather than defend them QUALITY AND SERVICE 1917 is return to in gaged as a clothing salesman. He dency of the league In order to enter ed by Owner Frazee of the Red Sox season, to duty againet Ward, and Jem resumed the he the staff will be made . was In the Western League last sea- the army, and is said to have pre- that could have Walsh back, but league. The title when he had fully recovered. - son. pared his formal resignation before on account of the unsettled condi- up of Evans, Connolly, O'Loughlln, GUARANTEED offering his services to the Govern tions in baseball Frazee last Satur- Dineen, Hildebrand, Nallln, Moriarty CHAMPIONS PLAY DRAW CARNEGIE BEATS YALE ment, for which purpose he made day decided to retain Jimmy as a and McCormick. special trip to Washington. As his member of the Red Sox outfield. ! not Frank J. Marshal, United States Jan. 2 The Yale bas- offer was accepted up to the time GERSHEL AND FOSS WIN chess met Pittsburgh, of the and was TODAY IN PUGILISTIC ANNALS. champion, Edward Lasker, ketball team struck a snag here last league meeting, it ap the Western champion, in an exhibi- in Tech five parent that the Government was in night the fast Carnegie New York,. Jan. 2 William Gershel tion match game at the Chicago Chess end was defeated by a score of 35 to mvur oi iiia uuuuuuauuu ui me sport, 19H defeated club The was Johnson made of jim Flynn Tony beat Albert Cutler 150 to 120 in the recently. game drawn ASK FOR QUOTATIONS S2. the suggestion a big Caponi in nine rounds at Los An- - after twenty-nin- e moves. in ms ana afternoon game at Maurice Daily's reduction salary, tne club geles. billiard for" the FUNERAL AND unucia yui. uiu cuevi. 1911 JohtlTIV academy, yesterday, BOUQUET ii TTilhnno rt.footofl benefit .of the ambulance fund. In FUNERAL BOUQUET AND, DESIGNS Patnr nnnHim.. 4 x1Q 1 - i x J lwl'"&'I 1U luuuua iju the evening game Wilson T. Foss beat DESIGNS JOHN RECK A SON I ' limes want Ads. One cent a word Canton, Ohio. Tim Gallagller 200 to 140. TOES' BECK & SON ) '4