BASE BALL AND TRAP SHOOTING

VOL. 64. NO. 22 PHILADELPHIA. JANUARY 3O, 1915 PRICE 5 CENTS TRUST CASE IN JUDGE'S HANDS The Issues in the Suit Brought By the Federal League Against the* Two Major Leagues of Organized Ball Well Threshed Out Before Judge K. M. Landis, Who Reserves His Decision

. j-lHE Base Ball Trust Suit came to which was intended mainly for VM against I ^ "* I trial before Judge Kenesaw M. those enemies operating from within, though I I I Lapdis, in the United States Dis­ it was used also against the Federal League; trict Court, at Chicago, January the third was found in the rules regarding 20, with a host of lawyers, mag- contracts; the fourth in the alleged "black­ 5^ nates, and base ball notables of var­ list,'* and the fifth styling as "outlaws" and ious degree, present. The members "contract jumpers" its opponents. of the National Commission, Messrs. Herrmann, Johnson and Tener, were present, flanked by EXCESSIVE COMMISSION POWER counsel, which included George Wharion 1'ep- The National Agreement's rule that it is in­ per and Samuel L. Clement, of Philadelphia;' dissoluble except by unanimous vote admits .Judge Williams, of New York; attorneys of but one fair deduction, acording to Addi- Oalvinum v 111 andiuiu. -Kinkead,r\. - (ii i\cuu, ' ofVL- ' Cincinnati;v/i*i^iuiiaii<" ' of Chi-and«u» soii, first, that it provides against competi­ George W. Miller itnd John Healy, of Chi­ tion from within; second, that players may bo cago. President Gilmore, R. B. Ward anAmerican League Club either get a better player for him or lake the ances. The principal points of attack in the with Captain Hu«4on. re­ opening address of Keene H. Addington were Col. Jacob 0. Ruppert. at New York nty, who, in conjunction same man back.' ' Mr. Addington said that cently purchased the New York ' America1) I-eague flub. Is a roan of great wealth and many since the organization of the Federal League the power of the National Commission, which activities, and Ills entrance Into base bill was at the prompting of a lifelong and consistent the Federal League attorney described as it had been observed that the National Com­ love for sports of all kinds. But as a business proposition also, Mr. Uuppert mil doubtless sot been much more liberal in grart- judicial, executive and legislative, and the his money's worth, for long experience as the manager of one of the biggest brewing industries mission had rules of the National Agreement, under which of the State and country has made him an acute business man. Twenty yearn ago Col. Rup­ ing the appeals of players. He pointed out the American and National Leagues and the pert took up horse racing and put JiOO.CCO in thoroughbreds, which ho got out again, as he that in 1913, 51 appeals by players out of a National Commission maintain relations with bought shrewdly and managed well. Be an ' his father are the owners of the biggest and total of 7ti were denied by the Commission. the minor leagues were cited to show the ex­ best equipped stud of trotters in the East the Hudson lUfcr Fami. near Pouahkecpaie. In ' 'Last year,' ' said Addington, ' 'when the tent of that power. addition. Cot Ruppert owns himself tb? most considerable kennel of St. Bernards in tha Federals were stronger, only 21 were denied, cost him $*300. Ool. Taippert'* experience ATTACKS INSTRUMENT OF POWER Kaat. one of his stud iloi*. Scottish Prince, having while 26 were granted." as op owner of nico horses began in 1391 and extended over a period of ;»ix yeaj-s. He took ATTACKS WAIVER RULE Addington cited features of the National part in racing in its golden aye, Uie conpctitors for Its honors and distinction^ being men Agreement, decisions of the National Com­ of national fame and honor, who took ra'iiig seriously aa a great ?port. Mr. Ruppert's friends At the afternoon session Addington mission, and general practices of base ball are Unanimously of opinion that he will make as big a success tn his base ball venture as in a large portion of his address to an attack on all of his other undertakings. The career of Col. Ruppert has been a very interesting one the waiver and draft rules and practices. He authorities to show that the game is govern­ of Uie great FUippert enterprise ed by a group having almost absolute power, orer a period of years. Me has risen to be the active head declared the waiver rule vested control of the from Uie humblest of beginnings, having worked hl» way from the lowest nmg of the ladder. players not alone in the club he serves, but with authority to make laws, jndge of infrac­ He was br>rn in New York City on Augu.it '. 1867, the son of Jacob and Anna (Oilligt Rup­ tions of the laws, and impose penalties for in­ also in other clubs. His chance of becoming pert. The subject of this sketch is interested in several laiigre enterprises other than the to Add ing- fractions. Addington declared the National Ruppeit Brewery, among which is the A*U>ri* Silk Works, of which lie is president. The a free agent is slight, according Agreement provided a series of weapons for Yorkrille Bank numbers hint among it« dtrertors. < He is also a dlrwtor of the Ortnan Hos­ ton, since it requires action of many different use against the "enemies of Organized Ball," pital and other organIzatifjnH. His eluba arc the Catholic. Lamb*, l-arrhmonl Yacht. Jockey. entities. Addington charged that the waiver among whom it placed, he said, any persons New Yorl; Yacht. Sleepy Hollow, New York Athletic. Lotos, and Manhattan Clubs; gie Lieder- method is used as a means of humiliating or who went against its rules. The first weapon, kranz and Arioti societies, etc. disciplining a player and then brought in the be said, was the 4 Nat ion a I Agreement itself, charge mjde in an affidavit by Mordecai »sed to keep in line the parties to it; the sec- Brown that when President Murphy, of the tad WM the rule regarding territorial rights,* Chicago National!, sold him to Louisville, || SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 30, 1915 was with the agreement that Brown nerer fendants already drawn into the courtroom. progressively large salaries they have re- to ball players in the proceeding Judge Lan­ would be allowed again 10 join the majors. He even brought out the Thirteenth Amend­ dis expressed himself as shocked. He said: THE CONTRACT QUESTION CHARGES PLAYER OPPRESSION ment of the Constitution of the United States, "As a result of 30 years' of observation I Pepper compared the Federal League con­ am shocked because you call playing base Here Attorney George W. Miller for the which prohibits slavery, and cited two cases which he claimed similar to the tracts with those of Organized Ball and as­ ball 'labor.' " The existence of the Federal defendants, called Addington's attention to of peonage serted that in the Federal League a player League nullifies its own charge that Organized the fact that Brown later played with the present case. was bound hand and foot for 10 years. ^ "The Ball is a monopoly, according to Pepper. He Cincinnati Club, in a major league, but Ad­ DEFENDANTS FORFEITED RIGHTS reserve clause is no longer in effect," said attacked, article by article, the prayers for dington said the agreement between Chicago The attorney declared that the National Mr. Pepper. "In contracts as now drawn relief made in the Federal League's bill of and Louisville was what' he wished to show Commission and the other defendants having there is a stipulation that 75 per cent, of the complaint, mainly on legal grounds. He de­ was possible. "Even if it kept a player out accepted service, though residing in oth«r money is to be paid as a salary and that 25 clared that the plaintiff had not a direct in­ of major league ball only for a time the harm States, had voluntarily relinquished all right per cent, of the annual stipend is in the form terest in the suit. cf the system is apparent," he argued. The to question the full jurisdiction of the United of an option for a future contract. For in­ SPORT IS NOT LABOR fact that a player is without choice as to the stance, a man signs for 1915. If at the end elub or leagues in which he plays was cited States District Court and on that understand­ Mr. Pepper went further into the question ing the appearance of the several constituent of the year the player and the team owner of labor and he drew a sympathetic nod from by the Federals' counsel as a case of op­ League had been filed cannot come to terms for 1916 the 1915 con­ pression. clubs of the Federal the presiding Judge when he quoted a de­ in the case, bringing all parties before the tract remains in effect for 1916. At the «nd cision from the courts of New Mexico, "base INEQUITIES NOT REMOVED court. Attorney George W. Miller, in filing of that time there is no contract. It expires ball is a sport and not labor." Mr. Pepper Changes in the player's contract which were the acceptance of service by all the defend­ and the player becomes a free agent free to took up the bill of complaints in details and made last year at the behest of the Players' ants, said it was possible that the Federal sign where he wishes. In the case of long- tried to show the court the inconsistencies in Fraternity were declared by Addington not to statutes might make it impossible for his term contracts there is a like stipulation, that document. "The further I go into this iave materially modified it. He called it re­ waiver to bar all. questions of jurisdiction. that at the end of the contract the old con­ bill the worse it gets," said Pepper. He em­ markable that such close associates as Chair- PEPPER CLAIMS NO JURISDICTION tract remains in force if there is no agree­ phasized the argument that in charging that mann Herrmann and President Johnson should ment or a new contract, but remains in force a contract exists in restraint of trade, no disagree in the interpretation of the contract George W. Pepper, of Philadelphia, coun­ for a year only. At the end of that year the sel for Organized Ball, discussed it at some player becomes a free agent." third party can bring the action, that the con­ as he charged they did. Johnson, he said, in Federal League attorneys tract is a question between his affidavit, declared that the option extended length after the THE PURPOSE OF ORGANIZATION contract for one year only. - had stated their side of the case. Pepper PLAYER AND CONTRACTING CLUB. quoted authorities to show that there must Mr. Pepper gave a history of the game and Other points emphasized by Mr. Pepper were JUDGE INTERESTED IN BROWN CASE be a Federal question involved to secure the formation of the first agreement between the following: That tfcere can be no mon­ Judge Landis was particularly interested hearing in a Federal Court. He declared the American and National Leagues, which opoly in restraint of trade unless there is in the Brown case cited by Addington, and the intervening suit of Lee Magee was not preceded the National Agreement. These something to buy and sell; that Judge Bis­ asked that it be retold. He showed a knowl­ to be regarded and said the only Federal agreements, he declared, were not for the sell in the Hal Chase case overlooked the fact edge of the national game by noting which uestion was that in the charge that th« de- purpose of protecting them from outsiders, that base ball belongs in a category with counsel had not done that a petition pur­ Qsndants maintained a monopoly in restraint but against each other In 1913 the con­ theatrical organizations, boards of trade, etc. porting to be from the Players' Fraternity to of interstate commerce. Sections of the Clay- ditions under which base ball was played had Mr. Pepper insisted that the attorneys for the the National Commission was signed by play­ ton law were cited to show that labor is. jMt recorded a marked advance, said the lawyer, plaintiff had come in for a temporary injunc­ ers from only one club. It was explained that regarded as an article of commerce, and thi> "and the recording angel, I believe, will find tion that if granted would cause the stoppage the players had petitioned by teams. decision in the Hammerstein-Metrppolitan, a balance to the credit side of our account," of the wheels of a great institution. ' 'One who Opera Company case was brought in as an­ he declared. The new rule regarding the op­ comes into court and endeavors to get an in­ Defense Begun'on Second Day other authority on the same subject. The tion of a ball player's services, the attorney junction to break a contract should be called decision holding that the labor of opera Sing­ emphasized, made for his liberty. "He is a an outlaw," dramatically insisted Mr. Pep­ On Thursday, January 21, Attorney Ad- commodity of commerce was free agent when h« has served one season dington, for the Federal League, renewed and ers was not a per. "I suppose though that to Mr. Adding­ held by Pepper as applicable to the labor of after expiration of terms he signs for," ho ton would be considered an honor." concluded his arraignment of Organized Ball. ball players. declared. The player's contract was called a mere scrap MILLER ATTACKS FEDERALS' MOTIVES JUDGE LANDIS DID NOT DECIDE THOSE "PEACE NEGOTIATIONS" of paper by Addington. Addington declared George W. Miller made tho concluding ad­ there was no real modification of relations the question; but it was considered possible Details of peace negotiations between Fed­ dress for the defense, and in the course of lelween clubs and players despite changes in that he might throw the case out of court eral League and the men of Organized Ball, his remarks he made charges of hypocrisy the option section of contracts and the elimi­ before its complete presentation, on -account which were suddenly broken off last Fall were and "unclean hands" against the Federal nation from some of the ten day clauses, of lack of jurisdiction, making it necessary ordered by Judge Landis to be revealed by League. He declared a temporary injunction which have been made within the last year for the base ball men to resort to a State the filing of the affidavit of President Gilmore, asked by the Federals would destroy an in­ r two. court for a hearing. Such action would be of the Federal League, in regard to the peace stitution it had taken Organized Ball 40 yeurs CONTRACT CHANGES FUTILE to build. In support of his charges Miller "The contracts were changed, but the Na­ cited instanced in which he said the Federal tional Agreement and 'the practices under Leaguers had signed players under contract which Organized Ball conducts its business with clubs in Organized Ball; the sections of were not," he said. "The player thinks he The Claims of the Rivals the Federal League contracts, he alleged, cor­ gets something in this contract and its respond to the criticised 10-days' and reserve .changes; he gets nothing. The contract is rules: and the alleged justification of raids designed for use in court; the* National Agree­ CHICAGO, Ills., January 25. Organized Ball, the Federals, and an army of tans by the plaintiff on the ground that 10-days' ment and the rules of the National Commis­ were busy yesterday and today, grappling with the dope in the base ball trust case, clauses invalidated American and National sion still govern the game." Addington quoted which closed Saturday night, when Judge Landis took the box scores under ad­ League contracts. Quoting at length from ortions of the opinion in which Federal visement. Among the legal fraternity the general impression prevails that Judge the affidavit of Roger Bresnahan. Miller em­ Judge Bissell, of Grand Rapids, dissolving Landis will reserve his decision for several days. The contentions of the rival forces phasized the portion where Bresnahan said he the Chicago Americans' injunction against to be considered by Judge Landis are us follows: had been told by Federal League emissaries Hal Chase, brought out the fact that a player, WHAT THB FEDERALS CLAIM WHAT ORGANIZED BALL CLAIMS they would have a street cut through the under the National Agreement has no real grounds ef the St. Louis Nationals. This, That Organized BaJl is a trust. Wiat it is not a trust. the lawyer contended, strengthened his charge choice regarding salaries and homes, and cited That the Federal League came Into court with That the 1914 contract is legal. authorities lo emphasize the rights to labor. "clean haiuls." That it made no overtures to the Federal League of "unclean hands." , TREATMENT OF PLAYERS That the dauae In "R*d" in the prtttut con­ for peace. THE CONTRACT QUESTION tract la a subterfuge. That every player who bad signed a contract Mr. Miller also discussed th« several in­ Addington, in his discussion of contracts That although the present form of contract may belong* to the league. and the power of ball clubs over players, release a player at the end of two yearn, the rul­ That It has not harassed the Federal League. cidents in which players had left clubs in Or­ cited a National Commission decision describ­ ing of the National, Own mission and the effort of That it was not a Federal question before the ganized Ball for the Federals. Ho asserted ing as liberal the treatment of Player Dailey the National Agreement tend;* to make bail play­ court. that the Federal League never had taken a by the Brooklyn Nationals. Dailey, he read ers slaves for life. That the court did not hare jurisdiction. player from Organized Ball except those who from the Commission's report, had been al­ That the ten day*' clause In the Federal League That the ball players are free to dun Kith were under contract or at least held by the lowed a week's absence to attend his sick contract Is only put in to prevent mitrled player* anyone after two years of service. option clause, while his clients took no play­ wife, but had not reported at the end of the from becoming a charge on the organization. That ball players under Federal League con­ ers from the Federals except those to whose week and the Brooklyn Club released him to That Organized Ball has tried to ruin the Fed­ tract are bound to that league for ten year?. service they were entitled. The speaker re­ a minor league, sending him $140 salary due. eral League by bringing suits, against players That Organized Ball had made mistakes, but ferred at length to the Hamilton, Falkenberg signed, In many courts. tui reformed. and Pittsburgh cases. He ridiculed President Dailey asked the Commission to make the That the Feda tried to become a major league Brooklyn Club pay him $10 additional on his That the Federal League bettered the conditions by resolution. Gilmore's statement that Cumnitz, in trying salary account and reimburse him for the $30 of ball players and benefited the game us a whole. That t!w motion for preliminary Injunction to sign McQuillan, had not the authority of deposit he made on his uniform, but the Com­ That it has jD.&OO.OOr* invested In the game. ihould not be granted. the Federal League. mission ruled against him, saying the Hub That unless a restraining order 1* lasiMd tt That the Federal league did not come into THE SEATON CASE him liberally. Another case was liad treated will be Irreparably damaged. court with "clean hands." The phrase "state idea as to salary" cited to show that the Commission enforced suit, as well at the several pending against hall players, of debts by ball players. Early settlement of the quoted by Miller from a letter President Ba­ the payment is generally wished for hy managers, that they may know in advance of their train­ ker, of Philadelphia, wrote to Tom Seaton SYSTEM OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE ing seasons what the make-up of. their squads will he. A majority of the visiting was used to refute the charge of "involuntary Among the points made by Addington magnates and attorneys left town Saturday and yesterday. Lawyers for the defend­ servitude." Miller emphasized the accession were: "The freedom of contract is not per­ ants will spend the next three weeks in preparing answers to the Federal original of Baker to Seaton's demands as showing the mitted in Organized Ball. The binding ef­ bill of complaint. 'Despite the court's action on the prayer for a temporary injunc­ liberality of the Philadelphia Club and its fect of the players' contract still exists after tion, the charge* of monopoly and restraint of trade probably will be trie'd within willingness to treat the players well. He the alleged reforms t>f the Fraternity. The a month. made a dramatic point of the Baker-Seaton contention that the National Association of correspondence, in which the latter's stead­ Mjnors prescribes its own form of contract \ J ily increasing demands were met, one by one, means nothing in that players in that organi­ and which reached the climax in the pitcher's zation are readily governed by binding arti­ dreaded by the Federal Leaguers, while the negotiations. In his sworn statement Presi­ laconic message: "I am on my way to Kan­ cles in the National Agreement and by rules Organized Ball men would consider it as dent Gilmore said he instructed Charles H. sas City to sign with the Federals." good as a victor^-. Tt would mean that the Weeghmun, president of the Chicago Federals, of the National Commission. A now contract THE SALARY QUESTION must be signed each year and must contain sensational charge of violating the Sherman and President Robcrtson, of the Buffalo Fed­ the option clause. The major leagues have anti-trust law would he groundless. The Fed­ erals, that when they went to confer with Au­ Miller analyzed a number of alleged raids changed the old reserve clause, but its ef­ erals still might seek aid in a lower court gust Herrmann, chairman of the National made last year on the National ani American forts still exist by virtue of the National upon the common law charge brought against Base Ball Commission last Fall, they must League teams by the Federals. Incidentally, Agreement and National Commission, which Organized Ball. ' name at least four conditions for peace. he read a list of what purported to be the sal­ govetu a player's life with the leagues of PEPPER'S PLEA FOR ORGANIZED BALL FEDERAL LEAGUE TERMS aries, year by year, paid by Organized Ball Organl^d Ball. The contract of the player George Whartpn Pepper, the O. B. attorney First, the affidavit sets forth, was the clubs to players who siiy.-e had left its ranks is for court purposes only. The contract is from Philadelphia, caused the 0. B. magnates recognition of the Federal organization as a for the Federals. He said that Lee Magp.e in binding against the player, but not against and smaller luminaries to smile for the first major league; second, representation by the 1911 had drawn $1500, $2300 in 1912; the club." $3400 in 1913, and $7200 in 1914. Joe Tin­ time during the case when he arose to defend Federals in the National Commission; third, ker's salary, he asserted, reached $5600 in . THE QUESTION OF JURISDICTION the so-called trust. In musical and pleading protection to every base ball player and um­ tones he told the Judge that now this body of pire that had gone to the Federal League his la'st year with the Cubs 1912, and $10> popped up repeatedly at th« hearing this day, men known as the Federal League was asking from Organized Ball, and, fourth, participa­ 000 as manager and s-hortstop for Cincinnati Judge Landis on several occasions saying that the court strike down with sudden action tion of the Federals in the series for the in 1913. Mordecal Brown, according to Mil­ that the Federals had not yet established all the standards built up in years of labor "World's Base Ball Championship. In at­ ler's figures, drew $3500 in 1908, $4100 in the fact that the case should he heard in the and endeavor by the defendants. He con­ tempting to arrange peace, the, affidavit says, 1909, $4500 in 1910, $5500 in 1911, and Federal Court, as alleged in their bill. He tinued with appealing oratory from the middle the _ Federal League, at no time, considered $7000 in 1912. Even with an injured leg, that told Attorney Addington this and he made of the afternoon until 5.SO P. M., while the joining forces with Organized Ball and operat­ partially incapacitated him, Brown drew a sal­ a similar remark to Judge Q. A. Meyers, of crowded court room followed with silent ad­ ing under the so-called National Agreement ary of $4000 from the Cincinnati Club, which Indiana, who followed Mr. Addington, and miration. Finally Judge Landis ordered an unless it could be modified to become legal. he joined the next year, with a promise of a who argued that Judge Landis had jurisdic­ adjournment until 10 o'clock Friday morning, bonus conditional upon his work. tion. If the Federal League attorneys fail to ing. Third Day Devoted To Defense HOLD PLAYER TEN SEASONS convince Judge Landis that his court has GENERAL ARGUMENT jurisdiction in the case it will he thrown out IN HIS _ On Friday, January '22, Mr. Pepper finished According to Miller, the Federal League's and the plaintiff will have to bring its griev­ Pepper decfared he did not know what the his address and he was followed by George reserve clause, as shown in the affidavit of ances to some other tribunal. It was ex­ Federal League was asking to have enjoined. W. Miller, also for the defense. During Mr. Umpire Steve Cusack, holds a player for ten pected other authorities will be cited and the Said he: "Their grievance is not that we Pepper's address the jurisdiction question seasons, granting him a five per cent, increase point settled on Friday. prevent them from finding the young ball was touched upon lightly, without eliciting a in salary each year, and providing that he players on the 'lot' and developing them ruling by Judge Landin. During Mr. Pep­ must be notified of the exercise of the option ARGUMENTS FOR JURISDICTION through- training in the various minor leagues, per's address Judge Landis made a significant hy September 15 preceding the season in ques­ After the noon adjournment. Judge Quincy as we do, they want to attain in one bound statement. The remark was called forth by tion. He quoted President Gilmore's affidavit Meyers, one of the attorneys for the Feds, the advantage we have gained through 10 the^ttempt of George Wharton Pepper, con­ regarding the ten days' clause in which the took the floor and brought up arguments in years of labor: they want to profit from the cluding his argument for the defendants, to Federal League leader declared it unwise and faror of jurisdiction by the Federal Court. skill developed by our money. protest his love for the pastime. Pepper unbusinesslike to contract -with an untried He talked of the Sherman act and the Clay- "HAVE MADE SOME MISTAKES" sought to appeal also to Judge Landis' en­ player for a longer time than that. The Kil- ton act. He produced evidence of commer­ thusiasm for the game when the judge in­ lifer case was cited as an instance where "un­ cialism and trade in base ball. He told of Pepper declared that there were few cases terrupted: "You may leave the 'love and clean hands" had been found on-4he part of the American League's contract with the Of individual hardship worked against play­ affection' out of this lawsuit. Both sides un­ the plaintiff, and in support of the ten days' Western Union Telegraph Company, whereby ers by the 10-days' clacse, the reserve rule derstand that any blow made at the thing clause, as contained in the Organized Ball con­ the league got $10,000 for permitting that and the judgments of the National Commis called base ball would be regarded by this tracts, decisions in the old Lajoie case, a suit company to have the exclusive right to put sion. "It is noteworthy that neither the court as H blow at a national institution.*' involving Lillian Russell, and the Marsans case wires in the various parks. 10-days' clause nor the reserve rule were specified by the Ball Players' Fraternity as PEPPER CONCLUDES HIS ADDRESS were cited. VIEWS OF COUNSELLOR ADDINGTON objectionable," he said. "We admit having George Wharton Pepper, chief counsel for TRIED TO FORCE WAY Judge Landis brought up the question of made some mistakes. I do not believe I Organized Ball, in finishing his argument for In conclusion, Mr. Miller said that the Fed­ jurisdiction again. At his request for argu­ would have treated an old warhorse like Mor- the defense, endeavored to show that Or­ erals thought they had Organized Ball whipped ments on this point, Addington. cited num­ decni Brown the way he wan treated, but I ganized Ball could not come under the pro­ at the end of the 1914 season and that they erous cases which he claimed were similar ask that the answers of the defendants to the vision of the Sherman Anti-Trust law as la­ thought they would be welcomed into the fold. and which had been tried in the United affidavits of the players be read carefully. bor, and could not be considered as a com­ Miller stated that the Fedtk-als were ready to States District Court. He instanced the con­ The latter omitted to tell their life story, how modity of commerce. When Attorney Pep­ enter and be rnled by the I^itional Agretm'ent, dition of diversity of citizenship uf the de' they were brought from the minorg and the per mentioned tha word "labor" as applying but when refused admission they became re- JANUARY 30, 1915 SPORTING LIFE formers and were trying to break down the minute ended the argument by stating that Agreement and Organized Ball. With Attor­ "there might be some confusion among the ney Miller it simply was a case of complain­ counsel for both fides in regard to these con­ ants not coming into court with clean hands. tracts, but there is none on the part of the We wondered how they dared to face the court. court." Finally Judge Landis drew out from National League News v\ ith dramatic gestures he wound up the case the defendants' counsel the statement that for the defence with the statement that if a these contents were the same as the rest. preliminary injunction were issued it would E. E. GATES' FINAL ARGUMENT destroy by a single stroke of the pen a busi­ tided to the writer that he might move to ness which it had taken 40 years to build up. Mr. Gates, of Indianapolis, made the final HERRMANN'S OFFICIAL HEAD New York in the near future. As Bruce has argument for the plaintiff. Mr. Gates, in his R. B. WARD GIVEN REMINDER summing up. charged that the defendants con­ A GOOD LAW PRACTICE The court session this day was lung drawn stitute a monopoly in restraint of trade and IN GRAVE DANGER in Cincinnati, he evidently would not move out affair and lasted into t'ne evening, an at­ commerce; referred to the intervening suits here unless a good position awaited him. The tempt being made to finish the arguments. of Lee Magec and others in support of the tip, therefore, is that Bruce will become But it was necessary to adjourn until Sat­ involuntary servitude charge, and dwelt on the urday. At the close of the session, Robert workings of the reserve and 10-days' clauses. Ban Johnson Said to Favor a Chairman of the Commission, with head­ B. Ward, of the Brooklyn Federals, was served Gates made a fervid argument in refutation of quarters in New York, provided anything is with a subpoena in the case where the Phila­ the charge of entering court with "unclean Change in Chairmanship of the left of the Commission when the Keds get delphia Nationals sued the Brooklyn Feds for hands." He cited the Marquard case to show through with it. This story that Herrmaun ?2o.OOO damages for "alienating the affec­ that his clients practiced fair play. He said is to be eased off the Commission is no guess tions" of pitcher Tom Seaton. that the first question asked by the Federals National Commission lener's work of a Winter League yarn written to fill when the Cuntillon peace proposition was up space. The authority for the story is a The Final Summing Up made indicated their desire for reform in Attitude Not Yet Revealed. base bail official with a high position in Or­ xThe final day of the hearing. Saturday, Organized Ball. This question was "Is tli3 ganized Base Ball, who it very close to B»n January 'Ji, was a field day for orators and draft to be eliminated!" Gates asserted. Johnson. everybody took a hand, with the exception of President Gilmore, he said, has insisted that BY FRED G. LIEB Pepper and Clements, of counsel for the de­ any treaty- of peace must include full protec­ tion for players and umpires. NEW YORK, N. Y., January 23. No mat­ fendants, who left for Philadelphia before the ter which way the "court bawl" champion­ THE BOSTON BRAVES noon recess was taken. At the beginning of FEDERAL LEAGUE WANTS PROTECTION ship of the wide, wide world is decided in the session Judge Meyers arpued the tra.it During Mr. Gates' argument Judge Landis question on behalf of the Federal League. Chicago, the chutes have been Whitted's Protest Against the Philadelphia said to him: "The time has come in this polished aud greased to slide That a live ball player is an article of com­ matter when I should know just what yon Deal Successful The Player Re-Signs merce was established during the closing in­ want. I want to have in mind just what you Chairman Garry Herrmann, nings of the Federal League's attempt to right out of bis pleasant job With Boston at His Own Terms The want written in the order you have prepared of chairman of tae .National show that Organized Ball is a trust. That the for me in the event I grant your prayer." Team's Spring Schedule Made Up. "dead one" comes in the same category wns To this Mr. Gates made the first declaration Commission, otherwise Chief tlin opinion of the presiding judge. "Glass of the Federal League's real object in brinj- Justice of the fabric of Or­ arms" were about the only things about the ir the suit, and he made it clear that the pur­ ganized Ball. Though this is By A. H. C. Mltcaell tall player's anatomy not mentioned by coun­ pose was not prosecution, but self-protection the 23d day of the month, the BOSTON, Mass , January 25. Georgt Whit- sel for the Federal League. It is a business from needless harassment. Said he: "We Commission has so far ducked ted, the Braves' outfielder, has sent in hi» with a big B, he contended, and for that , want them first to keep their hands off our its annual meeting, which is signed contract to the Boston Club. He is reason it falls under the Sherman anti-trust players. Our request for a preliminary in­ usually held directly after the player who balked at being included in law and the Clayton amendment. New Year. The long-drawn- the trade by which the Braves secured Sher­ junction is based on this. We want to keep out New York sale aud Fed THE TRUST FEATURE them from harassing our players and tamper­ A. Herrm*na wood Magee. When Whitted heard that he ing with our business. We also ask that they trust-busting suit have side­ might be sent to the Phillies he left his home Judge Meyers began by taking as his text tracked the Commission meeting, but it was in Durham, N. C., and hurried to Haddock, tin.- sixteenth section of the Clayton amend­ be restrained from proceeding with their many suits against us. We do not seek the dis­ planned to hold it either iu Chicago or Cin­ Ga., where Stallings was entertaining Presi­ ment, which had furnished material for most cinnati next Monday. However, it is unlikely dent Gaffney and a number of other guests of the orators to date. Again Judge Landis ruption of so-called Organized Ball. We are not trying to stop their clubs from going to that the Chicago ' 'court bawl 1 ' tournament on his plantation. Whitted put up a "hol­ raised the question of jurisdiction. Then will be over until the middle of next week. ler" at being traded and, it is said, demanded when Judge Meyers began to apologize for the trainin'g quarters, but we do not want them allowed to stop our clubs The two major league presidents elect the $3000 cash before hs would consent to tho lengthy arguments he had to produce, the chairman of the Commission, and Ban John­ transfer. In these times of war, the player tourt interrupted with the remark that he FROM DOING THE SAME. son is opposed to the re-election of Garry, so has the magnate on the hip in certain things. was not tired of the case. "The court would They have injured our business and hurt our it looks as though Garry will have to use all The, magnate has to no** be displeased to see his jurisdiction his time next Summer in assisting "ChoUy" players. They have obtained temporary in­ GRIN AND BEAR THINGS clear," said Judge Landis, "it is a most at­ junctions in different courts preventing men Hcrzog to manage the Reds. tractive litigation." Judge Meyers' big point from playing on our teams. They have brought BAN WANTS A CHANGE that under ordinary conditions wouldn't trou­ was that base ball consisted of transportation seven suits in Pennsylvania, two in St. Louis, ble him at all. So Mr. Gaffney had to listen of players, umpires and base ball parapher­ three in New York and four or five at other Ban's idea is to elect someone Chairman to Whitted's tale of wo«, and the result was nalia from city to city, and necessarily from places. They have obtained their injunctions of the Commission who in no way is identi­ the management announced that Whitted State to State, and that this transportation where these questions are not known and fied with base ball, but understands the game. would not be traded without his consent. was done to fulfill contracts and agreements where they have not been gone into fully. He prefers some one who has a standing in Now that Whitted's contract is in the Boston tc play a certain number of games in each of We want them decided here for once and all. office of the Braves it is said that the repre­ the cities. the community and a man with a good knowl­ sentatives of the Phillies will take the matter That will end it. Why leave the diamond for edge of law. Also, Ban may have in mind the courtroom V ' up with Whitted and try to persuade him to THE COMMODITIES CLAUSE to give the office a little more dignity. It go to Philadelphia. What success they will The fact that interstate transportation BAN JOHNSON HARSHLY CRITICIZED will bo recalled that Tom Lynch was eased have remains to be seen. In the meantime alone entered into the thing was. in the mind In the course of his remarks Mr. Gates se­ out of his job as president of the National the Braves have Magee and the Phillies of the counsel, sufficient to warrant jurisdic­ verely criticized President Johnson, of the League so that the situation might be digni­ haven't the two players they were promised in tion in the Federal court. The fact that it American League, for his attitude toward the fied. Formerly Ban Johnson's opposition to exchange for the heavy-hitting outfielder. It might be interpreted that there was no buy­ Federal League. Various interviews given out Herrmann would have made it unanimous, as begins to look as though Mr. Gaffney is con­ ing or selling of a commodity in this instance, by Johnson in the course of the base ball war Ban for years has really been the siderable of a hypnotist. Secretary Nickerson the attorney believed, had no bearing. But furnished Mr. Gates with ammunition. First HEAD OF THE COMMISSION. has announced he followed by stating that in the case of he took up the statements issued by the However, John K. Tener may insist on vot­ THE TRAINING PLANS b?,se ball it might be interpreted even that American League chief when the independents thert was buying and selling of commodities, filed their plea for the dissolving of Organized ing for the Rhineland president, so we may for the Braves and has also given out th« for "base ball skill" might be looked upon Base Ball. Gates asserted that Johnson de­ have 8 nice little deadlock in the Commis­ schedule of exhibition games. For the first m a piece of property in the cuse, or if not clared he was afraid the Federal League sion to stir up news in another week or two. time in many years the Boston Nationals will there was at least the transportation of the wouldn't last long enough to have the case Yet, on the other hand, John K. Teuer may have a game with Harvard just before the base ball bats and uniforms and other things come to trial. "But you see we are here," fall in line with Johnson's views, so Gurry championship season opens. By the way, it needed in the giving of the exhibitions of was the way Gates closed that part of hi? can be eased out without opposition. There begins to look as if all the Braves' homo base ball. Also there was the buying and talk. Continuing his attack on Johnson. Gate* was a lot of talk about casting him adrift a games will have to be played at Fenway Park Belling and transportation of base balls be­ recalled some of the statements credited to year -ago; because Garry was put in a rather this year, as it is very doubtful if the new tween cities of the various States. Ban last Spring, when practically all grounds will be ready. New offices are beinj humiliating position when the Cincinnati made ready at Fenway Park for the ac­ JURISDICTION IN DOUBT THE NOTABLES OF BASE BALL Board of Directors officially slapped his wrist commodation of the Braves' executive staff. Judge Landis again declared the question of were in New York waiting to welcome home in the Tinker deal. Several men well up in Last season there was considerable confusion juiisdictipn to be unsettled, and (Juincy A. the Comiskey-McGraw ijroup of world tourists. buso ball were of the opinion at that time in this respect. The Harvard game is booked Jieyers cited authorities in answer to the de­ fliat the Tinker episode did not exalt the of­ He declared that Johnson gave an interview to fice of the Chairman of the Commission. for April 12, and on the following day the fendants' doubts concerning the interstate some 15 New York reporters in which he as­ Braves will entertain the Brown University commerce laws as applied to labor. Meyers serted the Federal League had no parks at HERRMANN LONG AT HELM team. Training work will begin at Macon, charged that the exception of labor noted in that time and never would start the season. Herrmann has held his present job since Ga., on March 1, and on April 3 the players th-3 Clayton act was "only a sop to organized This statement was cited in the affidavit filed 1903, when he was chosen Chairman of the will break camp and start North. labor," and doubted its force. He cited de­ by President Gilmore. of the Federal League. Commission during the peace treaty which THE TRIP NORTH cisions to emphasize his contention that la­ Gates declared Johnson knew the information ended the National and American League bor came under the provisions Cincinnati Reds, on Jarinaty '13. at Ban many of Carry's findings. Bruce represented A» I hold a crandstand srat contract. Attorneys Kinkead and Galvin, of Diego. CaJ., announced his marriage to Ittfla Eldt Captain Til Huston when the latter bought Why no one sues the peanut m&a Cimcmniti, opposed thii, »nd th» court for a Murphy, at El Centra, CU. the New York*, and at that tuna Bruce con- Who jump* uvcn mj feat. SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 30, 1915 The wail of every base ball manager is bur­ Oklahoma City; 29 and 30, Tulsa; 31, MUB- terest the suit of the Phillies against Presi­ REDS AT COVINGTON dened with these tips. A few of them make kogee; April 1, McAllister; 2, Fort Smith; dent Ward, of the Brooklyn Feds, for damages good. Walter Johnson, for instance. He was P., 4 and S, Little Rock; 6 and 7, Memphis; resultant from the leap of pitcher Tom Seaton 8, Nashville; 9 and 10. Chattanooga; 12, Sarcastic Bugs Tease Frank Bancroft But in a dinky little town away out .West when Norfolk; 13, Polo Grounds. to the Feds last season. Local fans have had They Are Mixed on the States Louisi­ a scout saw the great possibilities which he their fill of the court proceedings in the past possessed. Manager Herzog has a line on year. ana Not Kentucky Echoes From the a new Rube Waddell. Where! That's tell­ PHILADELPHIA POINTS President Baker expects to complete the ing; but his sponsor writes: "He is_ a freak Seat of Legal War Manager Herzog's in mechanical work. . Like Mordecai Brown, deal with Boston within the next week, lie he has but three fingers on his pitching hand, Milton Stock Likely to Be Sent to the has not entirely given up the belief thai he Line on a New Waddell Clarke's Future and is a coal miner. He is a right-nanded will obtain outnelder Whitted. spitter." A line on this embryotic phenom Phillies Manager Moran Quite Hopeful Manager Moran has been advised by Eppa By Ben Mulford, Jr. has reached the chief of the Herzogovinians at of the Outlook for His Team Despite Its Kixey, the tall southpaw, that he will be on CINCINNATI, 0.. January 23. These be his Maryland home. The prospect of man­ hand for the Spring training trip. This is times when the limbs of the law are making aging a player built in the eccentric mold of Many Shifts. good news to the fans, as Rixey's failure to big batting averages in the Notoriety League. a Waddell is enough to put silver threads in report before June last year destroyed his use­ Opinions have crowded base hits over into the thatch of any manager. Perhaps this By Thomas D. Richter fulness for the entire year, and left the Quak­ a corner. The average sporting page looks new-found wonder has Rube's talent without PHILADELPHIA, Pa., January 25. Just ers without a southpaw, like a section of a court report. Shades of his eccentricities. when it seemed that the clouds of doubt had Rev. Thomas W. Da vis, of this city, who Zach Phelps, John 1. Rogers and Judge Scott has been, identified with base ball for a number MULFORDISMS passed away and that Manager Moran was to of years through his close acquaintance with early Disciples of Blackstone, who were have a full force prominent in base ball mix-ups of other days! With the Reds in the cellar, the lawyer who of young recruits to take the members of tho two local clubs, and the framed up that charge that Garry Herrmann South, third baseman Stock, whom the Quak­ newspaper men, has just been appointed chap­ fiIt is pretty hard, with the puolie mind cen­ ers obtained from tered on suits and injunctions, to really set­ unduly favored his own club should have New York in the deal for lain of the Pennsylvania State Senate. sent that story to "Puck!" Lobert, began to dicker with the Federal Stanley Baumgartnpr, the clever young tle down to a discussion of the real thing. League. St. Cincinnati moved iU biggest legal batteries If the Clevelanders who were looking for a Louis reports make it plain that southpaw of the Phillies, has been excused new name for the "Naps," had only come Ihe former Giant U dissatisfied with his berth from reporting until late in March. He hopes to Chicago early in the week, and according here and would to echoes from the Windy City, some of those to Redland, there would have been no need rather get into the ranks of to graduate from the University of Chicago for an election. Most of the-visiting Bugs the Federals if they will give him a suitable on or about March 18, and will report after emphatic Fed lawyers used brickbats instead contract. He asserts of bouquets in discussing the head of the from the Forest City last year called their that his contract con­ that. He is following in Eppa Rixey's foot­ outfit "the Lobsters." tains the ten days' clause, and that he is steps. National Commission. Abuse is the poorest now free to sort of argument. There is no going behind Garry Herrmann must have changed fear- go where he will. The Federals Whitted, the Boston outflelder, refused to fnlly since the trial began. At any rate, have made no definite announcement in the be sent to the Phillies to complete the returns. Base ball's history will hail matter, and negotiations the Mageo Garry Herrmann as the man who made peace Carry's best friends couldn't tell that the are no doubt under deal unless the Phillies would pay him $3000 sketch labeled "Garry," by cartoonist Hig- way. However, if Stock goes to the Federals, a year more 1han Boston, on possible in base ball when the American and the Phil lies the ground that S-National Leagues were tied up in a struggle gins, was a caricature of the Red Chief. will this was the extra amount he could earn as ft On the dead level, things are coming to a HARDLY BE THE LOSERS, member of the World's Champions. to the death. No eleventh-hour addition to pretty pass in Chicago when an undertaker the race of moguls can take from the Red as Manager McGraw will be bound to gire "Dode" Paskert, the Phillies' centre field­ breaks into the game I Has anybody seen Joe er, was sued for $20,000 last week, in Cleve­ Chief the distinction of being the original Quinn! Guess Polly McLarry, the Cub fledg­ value for him. Probably the Phillies. will be magnate who put on a motion picture film, better off without this recruit if he is dis­ land. O., by John Farry, Sr., who claims hii ling is the first Knight of the Embalming son WHS permanently injured by Paskert's au­ showing the Dove of Peace eating out of his Fluid to don the spangles since old Joe quit satisfied with a berth in this city. \Vhile the hands! The present clash will not be set­ Stock matter is of interest to the playing man­ tomobile, on October 20, 1913. Farry swore the game. the accident halted the boy's growth. tled by the introduction of Billingsgate. The present salutation in Balldom: "Good agement, the business management is busily That is one sure thing. The finish, however, engaged in completing Southern training plans. It is now an assured fact that the Philliei morning! Have you filed your affidavit?" will not part with Krskine Mayer, the bril­ is absolutely certain. Somebody will be Well, there's one scrap on, at any rate, It has been decided that the Phillies will chanting "Throw Out the Life-Line," because travel Southward by boat and peculiarly liant young pitcher, who has been sought by into which pur good old friend, T. R., has Manager Bresnahan, of the Chicago Cubs. someone will be broke flatter than an Aunt not tossed his hat! enough, the Athletics will take the same craft, Jemima pancake if the fight goes on much the "Lenape," of the Clyde Line. So, for fhe Manager Put Moran notified the Phillies' of­ Old Dame Rumor says th»t Miller Huggins ficials that he would and Armando Marsans are hobnobbing in first time on record, the two local ball clubs not givo Mayer for tht onger- THE RED TRAILING PLANS will travel South together. The boat sails whole Chicago team. Havana like a couple of turtle-doves on the George Cockill's appointment to Not much doing in the Red camp. Frank branch of a laurel. from New York on February 26, and in the the Na­ Bancroft 2000 miles of travel the representatives of tional League staff of umpires meets with the "sat tight" all week. Carl Finke Tyranny's heel in base ball seems to ooze approval of local fans who have followed kept on selling reserved seats for the opener large dollars into the pockets of its victims. the two local clubs ought to get pretty well and Joe Flanner kept close tab on the bul­ acquainted. George's career on the gridiron and diamond Some automobile makers are working over­ with great interest. George is at present a letins from Chicago. The Red itinerary has time to supply cars to the harassed victims MANAGER MORAN MAKES PREDICTION leen responsible for some base ball, foot ball and basket ball coach at amusing blunders. of O. B. A list of Gallagher's Slaves who Manager Pat After the preliminary stunts of the Herzogo- own their own machines would look like Moran has broken into print Bucknell. vinians at Alexandria, at last. Through the medium of a signed James Hagan, of the office staff of th» the team will slip to leaves torn out of the Blue Book. article, one New Orleans after a few plums. Instead of Ted Sullivan is providing Redlaoders with of a series by various major Phillies, was operated upon at the German Tunning all way back to the old camp, the some good Winter laugh-creators. league managers, in a Brooklyn paper, he pre­ Hospital afternoon of January 18 for abdomi­ Reds have settled on Covington Louisiana, dicts that the Phillies will be a pennant con­ nal Uouble. The operation was performed b/ mind you but some out-of-town folks have tender. Part of his remarks follow: Dr. John A. Boger. fallen into error and profess to believe that "This, In mj judgment, is going to be one of the the second place of training is Cincinnati's NEWTORK GIANTS best years base ball hag had in a decade. I look for Kentucky daughter Covington. A Son of the the race in the National League to be a most closely PLEA FOR PEACE Golden West went out of his way to try and Gotham Hopes (or Marsans and Wingo Still contested one. From the showing the PhllLlo* made deride Col. Bancroft last year anij tlw fact that Mtgee. Lobert and Dooln for picking out Coving- Being Cherished The Lobert Deal Still will not be member of tlie team, one might suppose Reasons Why the Court Proceedings Should ton, being actually under the impression that that tlie Philiies would not have a chance at the pen­ the city just across the suspension bridge a Subject nant this season. But I am one of those who have a Be Dropped, and Organized Ball and the was meant! of Local Discussion. different opinion. I know I am going to lure a lot Federal League Come to Terms. TOM CLARKE'S FUTURE 87 Harry Dix Cola of trouble Ideating out Brooklyn, Boston, and New York, hut if my pitrhers come through as I expect Seems to be a pretty clearly defined fact NEW YORK, N. Y., January 25. Marsans they will, and I hare a little luck In filling in the By Grantland Rice that Tom Clarke will not be a member of and Wingo wearing the livery of the New two weak spot a that existed in the luflekl last season. the Red backstop corps. The N7EW YORK, January -3. Base ball, tl Corona boy York Giants! Is this merely a dreum or is I l«lleve I will be able to jdve any team In tho league conducted, has its has upset all the dire prophecies of failure there even a remote possibility of its com­ a hard race for the flag. It is my candid opinion that serious faults, but these which some kind Canadian friend made for ing true? At the present writing there is outside of Bueton, Philadelphia haa as good a pitch- faults arc not nearly as bad as many have him when he came to Redland. This caustic every reason to believe that.tho first named Ing staff as any club in the National Ixague. Just painted them. They are faults that should stop nnd flsure on the pitchers I have. Building be corrected, but not at the expense of the Cannuck wrote that Tom, as a lemon, was athlete at least will hang his headgear at the entire game. bigger than a grape-fruit. Instead of that Polo Grounds hereafter. We base this as- round Alexander, I hare Marshall, .Ma>er, Itaum- If every institution teeming i'larke has proved a loyal peach. He may not gardner, Tlncup and Oeschger as material for flat-th­ with certain faults was to be dissolved, this sumption on the fact that McGraw haa been ing the job. Of these Marshall is tlie only one that terrestrial orbit would soon be a desert, as have hit quite as hard at times as a first given permission to open negotiations with is not division team catcher should do, but he was Senor Armando Marsans and that Mr, Mc­ satisfied, anrl he haa not yet signed a contract, the esteemed human race would be the first very much like the organist in Bloody Gulch, but I believe I will be able to convince him that lie thing wiped out. One might just as well say Graw generally lands the man he goes after. will be better off with the Phillies than hi any Mher that our court system should be dissolved or who "always did his durndest." There is Incidentally, the Giants' manager's trip to company. Oeschger in one of tlie l«st pitchers I have ft persistent rumor that removed because we have murderers freed by the Boston Braves th:- Pearl of the Antilles is to convince one seen in years. He did good work laM. year, and I pin-head and boob-hearted want Clarke a compliment of no small de- Kmilio Palmero it is to that gentleman's best have no doubt he will develop Into a steady, reliable judges right along: Free. If Clarke really does go. it would mean interests to affix his signature to a slave- man this «aswn. Of course. Mayer and Tlncup have or because we have corrupt or mole-souled that Gouzales. the brilliant Cuban, might get holding New York contract for two or three proven their worth-, yet they can h« developed even judges who fine grave offenders as high as more of a chance to prove that the stuff in seasons to come. If Marsana does finally farther than they have been. Tlie Phillies wore »e;tk $3.75 and then send minor offenders up for him is worthy of continuous trial under cham­ land with New York, at second base and short a top last year. I have not three years at hard labor. In matters of this pionship fire. Gonzales was true blue last been ahlo to lay my hands on any second bapemwi, sort the thing to be attacked is the individual }ear, whe^i more than one Fed tempter tried A DEAL FOR WINGO, hut. I have Bancroft at Hiort, and I look for him to offender, not the system if the system hap­ to get him to break his Red contract. now an unwilling citizen of Redland. will surprise ,tli« fans with his work this year. I ^hall pens to be the best one that limited human have to 'develop a, semnd baseman. I believe that I intelligence can devise. THE OLD RED-BURG probably follow. Also, there is little doubt that quite a crowd of McGraw's famous "57" will strengthen the outfleld by the trade I have n-j;de AS A GAME There's something about good old Cincin- wfth Magee. and it wouldn't Hiirr>rise me at all tr> be varieties will be shifted to Herzegovina, alias able to 5-how the fans one of the fastest outfields in Base ball is too great a game to be crash­ ati which holds ex-Red players even after ths Cincinnati Base Ball Club. The Cuban the country. I have strengthened my catching staff they have severed their allegiance to the home is putting up a crackcrjack game at first ed. It has given health, recreation, amuse­ elub. Mike Mitchell still calls Cincinnati with the additions of Adams and OVommr. and have ment and abiding pleasure to many millions bu;ic for the Havana League team and who also added Dcmarro in my pitrhinc *Uff. Thus. I to be thrown into the home. So does Dick Hoblitzel. Away back. knows but what he might guard that corner find myself, not so much in the position nf the man dump. It is the great­ in the early days, Heinie Peitz came from St. for the Giants. For more definite information wlm can't find material fnr his team, but rather in est sport ever built up, for it carries every I-ouis, and he stuck to this city of his adop­ wci refer you to Mr. Frederick Merkle, of To­ the position of the fell"*' who hart plenty, but had to element of all fine games exercise, quick ac­ tion after his service in red ended. He still ledo, and as an afterthought suggest you en­ make a choice between several, and all were so good tion, courage, skill, quick thought, careful clings to the town. Jack Dodge, who was close a stamped asbestos envelope for reply. he didn't know which to let go and which to keep." training, intense interest. And it is Ameri­ secured from tho Phillies and shunted to Since a list of 18 names was handed to Manager Moran arrived in town today for can in every detail. What could be the use Louisville became enamoured of this place in a country building: up a game of its own of Macager Moran to choose from at the time of a consultation with President Raker tomor­ such merit, and then tearing this game during his brief stay and it is now "Home, THE LOBERT DEAL row. Moran stated that as yet he could say Sweet Home," to him. Then there is Will nothing regarding tho men whom the Phillies down J Carpenter, the umpire. Ho "settled" here there are 15 rather nervous athletes on the would get in exchange for Magee from the ANOTHER TRIBUTE years a"o and liked it so well that he comes roster of the local club just now. In the World's Champions. A dispatch from New We have passed through more than one de­ back after every season of arbitration. You event of Wingo coming here the catching de­ York quotes President Baker as saying that cade of corrupt sport. . \Ve have had racing have in Philly today a famous old player, partment would be Wingo, Myers and Smith. if Stock jumps McGraw will turn over some scandals and prue-fight fakes. But out upon Billy Sunday. Somebody sent the yarn to Then there is still the possibility of Benton other player or players. the playing field base ball has been freer town that he has pronounced Cincinnati as ch.-.i.ging clubs and of "Red" Murray going from scandal than any game ever known. It's a "cesspool of filth and iniquity" and Billy, away from here. Another experienced pitch FURTHER PRAISE OF ALEXANDER record in this respect has been almost miracu­ who knows how to use language that can be er McGraw must have, and it is seldom in­ Out in St. Paul, Neb., Grover Alexander's lous. In the last four or five years of World' understood without using a diagram or call­ deed that a seasoned man is picked up from »ars must be humming, owing to the many Series play over $300,000 could have been ing in a professor of grammar, wired the the minors. Al Demaree and Douglass. the complimentary things that have been written added to the receipts by framing up an extra declaration that the charge against him was Cincinnati star, were exceptions, consequent­ about the world's greatest pitcher of late. battle here and there. But the results were an "unmitigated black-hearted lie." Maybe ly he must come from one of the other clubs. Now comes Cosy Dolan, of St. Louis, the for­ evidence enough that each game played had Billy will get a chance to size up the 'old Reed, the former Princeton star; Beatty, ex- mer Phillies 1 utility man, with further lauda­ been absolutely on the level! Can the sam« town in 1916. At any rate, a Cincinnati dele­ Atlr.ntic Leaguer, and Eddie Grant, man of tion of Alexander. Says Dolan: be said of business* Of politics! gation starts for the Quaker City this week n-1 work, are going to fight, it out with Han.i "They all have their favorites, but when It comes BACK TO THE GAME and will try to lasso him for a campaign next Lobert for the third-base job. We are real to real pitching I'll put. my bit down on Alexander. jear. plungers and are willing to wager a peck of He's a sure-enmiffh \vhix. With the Phillies out of So it is now up to both the Feds and Or­ AN UNFAIR INDICTMENT peanuts that the race last Summer I know he wasn't out there ganized Ball to end all' this miserable fighting LOBERT WINS OUT. on the hlH pitching his arm off. He took his time, and to clear up the atmosphere. The public There are a lot of people in this world who but you should hare seen him curve a few of the games has become sick of the entire smear, but the Relieve that while Organized Ball may not bo Brainard, the Texas phenom, is Larry Doyle's on the trip to Hawaii. Why. he had the American public, with unusually interesting pennant made up entirely of angels entitled to wear bete noir, but our wager also stands for this League sluggers on his staff all the way, and I'll never , races ahead, would be willing to forget all halos and play harps, they have more rood proposition. You know there's a great deal forget the name in which he fanned 21 in 12 inning* I this court orgy if the game could be directed marks to their credit than bad ones. One in that little saying, "Possession is nine in North l>akota. I believe the host ffame he pitched again back to the field before the training thing is sure, Cincinnati snorted at the in­ points of the law." To displace another list season was the one against us. It tvas a game camps are planted the first week in March. dictment of Garry Herrmann on the charge player you must be better, not just as good. needed to make 23 victories and cam MR J1COO bonus. He displayed all of his This coming trial in Chicago should be th» that he exercised his position as Chairman of Great things are expected of Ritter and Pal- stuff that afternoon and rre end of all such the National Commission to favor the Cincin­ were shut out with two hits both slow infield bound­ brainless bickering. mere this year. Palmero, especially, has er* and I don't think we sent a line drive to the out­ THE BACK FIRE SQUAWK nati Club, of which he is President. As a done brilliant work in Cuba this Winter and fleld throughout the game. He wanted to win that matter of fact. Redbugs have raved for years if he can. only get it past the customs of­ game, and believe me. he did. They talk about the In attempting to defend the game itself oecause they imagined perhaps without good ficials the other teams had better look out. World's S«rle« stars, well, I'd like to see Ales in a these days there is always an opening to the cause that Cincinsnti has time and again The "rookie" squad is not going to be al­ biff show sometime." charge that one is defending only one side. been all given the worst of decisions because lowed to go stale through lack of work, not Which is of no particular moment, one way the Red Chief leaned too far the otiier way, if Secretary Foster knows it. In their sched­ LOCAL JDTTtXGS or another. Both sides have made mistakes rather than seemingly handed his own team ule just announced they are due to remain Last week Manager Moran was tendered a enough. But as the Feds have started most any the better of a cause in issue. It would away from town until April 13, when they banquet by more than a hundred o/ his Fitch- of the trouble, it will now lie up to them to take a million lawyers a billion years to play their annual contest with Yale on the burg, Mas*., friends, and was presented with show a way out not for their own good, but support that oreide charge. Even Garry's Polo Grounds. a handsome che*t of silver. The affair was in tlie good of the game. Which so far they most rabid opponents would laugh at thai as­ the nature of a surprise, as Moran had just have failed to do. It is easy enough to tear sault. It is a| empty as a drum. SECOND SQUAD SCHEDULE returned from a fishing trip in time to par­ down. But building up is another job. ANOTHER RUBE WADDELL The full, revised and final schedule of the ticipate in the dinner, Moran will be one of second team of the Giants for next Spring the three guests of the Philadelphia Sporting (Teoizc Wlilttod has accepted terms vtiili the Boaon Scarcely a week rolls around that does not was announced yesterday and this is it: Writers at their annual dinner on February 16. National f.lul». unrl a conlrnet was mailed him lul See some diamond in th,e rough uncovered. I March 13, 14, 20 and 21, Waco; 27 and 28, Local base ball fans are watching with in­ week from the Boston office. JANUARY 30, 1915 SPORTING LIFE

visions. "R«d" Malier, a former baJl player, now a cruit, and sick most of the season, bftn£e"d the " «a* ho« signet* by the Brooklyn Club and PITTSBURGH PENNINGS private in the Fourth Coast Artlller, »l J*ort Mo". ball-for upward .290. All young, these fel­ Vf-ds flirting willi the Feds were untrue. N. .T.. ttli carried ii miles down the river. After lows, und all comers, and yet some people Arnold Hauler has applied to a St. Ix>uis hospital Steel City Base Ball Bogs Aroused Over drlftini about for nine hours be manated to get clear would have you believe that there are no ball for medical treatment. He is suffering frura a mental of the Ice and landed exhausted at AUoway'3 Creek. players on the New York team. ailment. There is no more pitiable case on record than the Chicago Airing This Topic Over- that of Hauler's. In im. 1912 and t»18. lie was ona Maher was found along the road near Salem, N. J., of the best shortstopa in the country, but broke down Shadows Spring Trips and Pre-Season and carrlKl to the post hospital, where he received in the Spring of 1914. He will never play ball again. treatment for exposure. GUARD AGAINST FEDERALS Edward .1. McKeerer, vice-president of the Brook­ Math Bils of Base Ball Newj. lyn Club, has ten fled the report from Palestine. Tex., All Releases of Surplus Major League that Jiuk Coomb* has signed a contract with the By A. R. Cratty BOSTON'S BULGE Brooklyn Club. It to doubtful if Coombs will ever PITTSBURGH, Pa., January 25. Well Players Under the Team Limit Rule to be able to pitch effectifely again, but Manager Robin­ nigh impossible to arouse any discussions in son signed him to coach the Dodgers' young pitchers. O. B. headquarters just now on any subject Steadily Growing Conviction That the Remain Secret Until Transfers Are Ac­ Bmillo Palmero, the vomterful Cuban pitcher, has other tU»u the legal laundry in the West. complished* resumed unsigned the contract whlcJi the Giants sent Though the boys may joke and jest about af­ Modern Athens Will Emulate Chicago to him. Pulmeru gate as hi« reason that he wants to fidavits and "sich," it is plainly evident that History and Monopolize Next Fall's By James Jerpe be a regular piu-her. and he feels that be going to the» behind the scenes serious views of the situa­ Giants lie would only g« a substitute's Job. HB tion predominate. Not long since the writer World's Series. PITTSBURGH. Pa., January 23. It is an stated that he would like to be traded to the New heard a National League officer say that "the open set-ret that the Federals are waiting for York*. only important feature of tbe fuss in his mind By Grantland Bice a chance to pounce upon the surplus material "Rabbit" MaranTitle is Tint any the w(Tr?e for hh was to get a jurist who understood base NEW YORK. N. Y., January 23. History cast loose by the major leaguers. In fact, automobile ai-ddent. The "Itabblt" will leave- Boston ball." This done, O. B. had nothing to fear. shows that the elastic diplomacy of England that such was the case was admitted some for Haddock, (la., February 12. wltli Mr*, Maranvllle. They realized that i? the case was heard by lined up Russia and France with the Britjsh time ago by President Gilmore. Now, bow- to remain until time to go to tlie training camp at a man versed in the sport, its necessities, ever, the word has been passed among O. B. Maeon. He will be Uie guest of Manager Stalling* Empire against the German machine. In the magnates that no names are to be given out and will have a chance u> rest before slatting out for a> etc., it would be sustained by a ruling favor­ same way it will require the elastic diplomacy hard season. able to men who built up the game, produc­ and combined morale of the entire sporting until such a course is absolutely necessary. ing a recreation enjoyed by thousands. Kri- In most cases the players themselves are "We are not after players who are going back; we array to check or disperse the rampant mili­ to be kept in ignorance of the fact that they want men with a future." said Barney DreyfUaa in day of last week one local paper printed) a tarism which Boston is arranging for 1915 discussing a rumor that Fred Merkle might go to tlu comment by the arbiter in the big dispute are not considered fast enough for the Big even in greater style than she has arranged Show and that their lots are again to be cast Pirates, And yet Barney has grabbed Bill Hinchman. that was seized as significant by 0, B. fol­ before. Boston is better fixed for the dawn­ and intends to play lUm regularly in the outfield. lowers. ing sportive year than any other three cities amona: the sticks. President Barney Drey- Hinchman was with the Cleveland Naps so long ago fuss, of the Pirates, today admitted that he that even Merkle doesn't remember him. A GRAND SENTIMENT in America. She not only has the material, had already released some men. Who these In the course of an argument by a solicitor but a veritable Krupp factory of sporting am­ men were tbe club owner refused to say, his Jack Miller, first baaeman of the St. Louis Cardi­ representing the HUellants' contention on a munition and a trained chorus already to remarks pertaining of the inference that nal*, was vindicated at Pitta burgh, on January 12. point stirred tile judge into an interruption chant "St. Botolph uber alles" and "Der in the suit which had been instigated against him by wherein he said among other tlnngs that "he Wacht on the Back Bay," also "Hoch der A POLICY OF SKCRECY William Casper for assault and battery, and who al«>> Haughton." had been decided upon, at least until after has started suit for dJvorcs from his wife, alleging would regard an injury to base ball as on misdoing* with Miller. It ia now certain that Mil­ injury to a National institution." This say­ AFTER CHICAGO'S RECORD the settlement of the anti-trust suit brought ler's connection with Ui» pending divorce suit will ba ing was culled from the paper by an em­ Back in 1906 Chicago established a World's by the third-rail organization. Drey fuss ad­ dropped. ployee of the Pittsburgh Club. He promptly Series of her own. No other sporting ham­ mitted that some of the players recently pasted the excerpt on a letterhead, gleefully named as probable regulars next season had Secretary John B. roster announced last wee* that let has ever duplicated that rare achieve­ already been cut off. These players were as the new uniforms of the Giants would ba examples of showing the same to visitors, as indicating ment. And no other sporting hamlet has sartorial perfection. The stock-ings will be crimson that Judge Landis was one wig-wearer who follows. Catchers, Gibson, Kafora and Schang: ever had as good a chance as Boston has for pi tellers, Adams, Harmon. Mamaux, Cooper, and black, while the uniforms will be Colonial cream, understood base ball and would be quick to October, 191.r>. For if base ball runs to form, with faint blue stripes. The Jerseys of ihe players will tilock any designs against a sport that had Kantlehner. MrQuillan and either Vance or bo crimson and black, the latter sombre touch being which it often does in bulk, Braves and Red Conzelmau; infielders, Wagner, Siglin, Gerber. arisen to the distinction of being a national Sox will be on the mat together at Fenway a mark of mourning on account of losing the pennant institution. Though a mere trifle, perhaps Park next Fall. In the porous Winter dope, Baird. McCarthy and Leonard; out fielders, last season. the remark augured well for O. B. and its at least, these two clubs are top favorites and Hinchman. Carry, Viox, Lejeune and CosUllo. "Dutch" Stengel, right fielder of the Brooklyn Na­ subsidiaries. Leaving Pirate headquarters, the best in the game. You hear quite a bit FKDS WOULD GET BUSY , tional league Club. Is wtlll a member of the hold-out after being entertained by the club force on about the Braves brigade. "The Brooklyn Club has made me a good LandisiMus the writer From among these, then, according to Drpy- offer next season." said Stengel. la.** week, "but I BEING FLUKE CHAMPIONS. fuss 1 admission, several releases have come. RAN INTO TOMMY QUINN, Nor would the Colonel say anything that ran't say mat now whether or not I will play with the But don't overlook those few details: That Dodgers In lf*l.">. The Federal League lisa made tn« a base ball boy of yesteryeor and one of the would indicate who the men turned adrift several tempting offer** to play in its circuit, and I am it was not until July that Stallings had built were. ''That will all come out in good time," old guard honored by ex-Governor Tener with up his present machine. And from July on still on the fence." a State position. Quinn went through the war he said. "Just now we are not giving out the Braves played at a .780 clip and from any names. Maybe if we did the Federal According to Cincinnati dispatches. Charley Herzo: of 1890. He is a rabid supporter of O. B. July on the Braves led the Giants by 26 has abandoned hi* Idea to add Jack Murray to hHl "I've been through the mill and no one Leaguers would get busy." Dreyfusa point­ outfield. The hitch is laid to be the red-headed boy'* games in three months' play a margin as ed out that the publication of the fact that need tell me that the sport can exist without wide as that which usually separates lenders war contract, which Jack signed last Winter, and still a reserve rule." remarked Tommy. "You certain Pittsburgh players were to be released has two yeara to nin. If Her/og took orer such a con­ from tail-endcrs. There was no fluke about was all that sent Howard Camnitz to Hot can talk as you please, but there must be dis­ this. A fluke operated for three months de­ tract for an outfielder. who hit only .220 last *a*m. cipline in the game and it would be im­ Springs last April. ' 'Cammy," it is be­ he would have been In for an awful bunch of trouble velops into a habit. With Magee added and lieved, went there for the purpose of try ins with thai Cincinnati board of directors. possible to have it unless the player is sub­ with several young pitchers supplied with ex­ jected to a custom that would prevent him to sign these cast-offs. What followed is The signing of George Cockill completes the umpir­ perience, the Braves have all the advance history. from going where and when he pleased. dope packed away for 1915 a machine that ing staff of the National League, but (here may be Didn't I see how things worked out with the some changes before the *ea*rm opens. At preterit looks to be 50 points better than any in tbe eight regular men and one utility umpire compriso Players' League? You would make a throw field. NATIONAL LEAGUE NOTES the staff and all of them were aaured of their Jobs to a base and find no one covering the bag. RED SOX OUTLOOK last Fall. However, several have not yet signed, and Why? Well, because the gang didn't care. if there Is a vacancy It will go to Tommy Oarcoran. Ed Morris, Billy Kuehne, Hank Robinson, When Mack lost Collins, Plank and Bender1 r>ick Ktnaella, the Giants' scout, la said to be an former in fielder of the Reds and Glanta. Jake Beckley and others were my pals and at! he dropped from first place. Even with these amateur violinist. And yet they toy he U a good tliat, but they didn't care a rap about exert­ three still in harness Boston had the edge. scout. Roger Br&nahan. manager of the Cubs, nan that The Braves beat the Mackmen four straight, he will stand pat with his present ll«* of players. He ing themselves when in the Brotherhood, and W. P. Frantz. once a Cardinal twlrler In the Mc- declares that it i-i Impossible to arrange deal* with they had a good time whenever it suited lint don't forget that after June had passed Closkey reyfuss says h« once sold Rube VYaddell Sweeney on the bench. He believe? that Bob Fisher of morale and spirit. If this club fights as for a Pittsburgh stogie, but even then he showed that will supplant Claude Derrick at short field. DAILEY'S" DOINGS it should fight it will never be headed not he had a good heart. Be did not compel Rube to amoka i(. According to George Morlarty. poet, «ong writer. Business Manager John Dailey is getting with its batting strength and its defensive Detroit Tiger and member of the extensive lodge of his plans ready for the Spring trip. Last. power bolstered up by such pitchers as Wood, fclck Rudolph, the Brutes' World's Series hero and past New York third baseraen, Artle Fletcher. as a year John took ,a run to Dnwaon ahead of Grcgg, Collins, Leonard and Foster. If the n foimer Fordham twlrler. hu undertaken th* taak of sailor, is the greatest shortatop In the world. Geortr> time in order to fix rackets for the stop in Red Sox develop half the aggressive spirit of developing the pitching material of the Fordham base said he and Arthur fed all the flshe* between Fri.«f> that Kentucky spa. No preliminary trip will the Braves there will be nothing else to it. ball team. and China on their recent cruise to Hawaii. Oeorgt* be needed this year because the denizens of Heinie Zlmraerman, the hardened offender of the said he wns the poorest sailor of the All-Americans, Dawson know the wants and needs of the Chicago Cub*, thinks that when tlie National League and that "Fletch" held a similar honor on the All- Corsairs and are going to show them that KINSELLA'S PRIZES chose a Oovernor as It* president. It should have Xatlonala. they are onto the job. Schemes calculated to Picked Cole Blease, ilie pardoner, George Cocklll, the new National League umpire. !< aid the boys in practice, no matter how in­ Heinie Zimmennan has never met fieorjfe Cockfll. a Bucknell University man, and wa* coached by clement the weather may present itself, are Some of ihz Fine P;ayers Discovered By the the HOW umpire of the National League, but he feel? Trainer Ho*hln», of the Red*, while he wa« In col­ to be adjusted this Spring. Clarke's ideas confident that he wlii be able to form a cordial dte- lege. Don says that Cocklll ought to make a flrst- that every minute be utilized Is a good one. New York Club Scout. Who Modestly lihe for him before the Reason ends. class official, as he is a tall man. with a perfect The veteran boss runs training by schedules. Rarely Makes Any Claim for Hinuelf. McLarry. the second basemr.n the Cubs hare fu*t phytfque and a l:een eye. and also equipped will* He won't stand for loiterers. It's a matter plenty of the good old nervine. Cockill has won two secured from the IxmisvlMo Club, is an undertaker In pennant 9 for the Harris burg Trl-State League team in of record that every year the Pirate chief By Dam on Runyon the off-season. Possibly linger F.resnahan intends hav­ weighs the disposition of all recruits. He ing .Ucl^rry look out for any dead Umber ou the club the past three year*. keeps a sharp eye ou the lads. Any one show- NEW YORK, N. Y., January 2.1. We have totter. President Ebbets, of the Dodgers, spiked the rumor noted with -some interest thnt enthusiastic in:: a disinclination to bend to solid work U Al Williams, a law *udent at Forclham University, current recently tliat he was making efforts to get promptly put under strict surveillance. Un­ friends of Clarence Rowland, the new manager has signed a contract with the New York Giants in hack outftelder Jack Dalton, who jumped to the Buf­ less that young matt changes his ways you of the White* Sox, rate as one of his greatest order to keep In touch with hi* studies during the falo Fed-*. "If I hare a legal claim to Dalton." said, achievements the discovery of knrry Doyle, Mr. Bbbets. "there U no neexl of any chasing after can rest assured that ue will be ticketed Summer months. Williams Is a pitcher, and was lent him now: tho proper court will «ee that I get him. "back to the nursery." second baseman of the Giants, and just at to Jersey City by the (Hants last season. present a successful upliftcr of the down­ If tlie IVds have a leiral right to him. then all the MCST WORK HARD The eternal fkno?s of things N justified at last now cha«ing in the world vrouldn't help me. So why trodden grape fruit in Florida. Clarence did that Douln is a I!*d. "I am not thinking of win­ Here's an old, but evergreen, story: Le^s not discover Larry. All the blame for that shoQId I pursue him?" ning Ilia ijennant." say* Charley Herzog. In a state­ Say* the New. York "Pre»:" "Cy Marshall, of the than 10 years ago a southpaw liurler joined belongs to ' 'Sinister Dick*' Kinsella, the ment on the prospects of the Iledi for next season. the Buccos for a try-out. This fellow imagined Phlilies. lia* jumped to the St. LouLi Fed-, which varnish king of Springfield, IIIK., and scout Charley hut a wholesome fear of the alienists. shows where Jim Oaffney pulled a bone. Jim should that a training pilgrimage was more or less for John J. MrGraw. ' 'Sinister Dick'' not A.i a real matter of fact and In spite of reports to have purchased O from the Quakers to Irritale Sher­ oT a pleasure jaunt. He cut classes several only discovered harry, but he helped make tl;p contrary, .Irhii MKJraw la not a stranger to the wood Magee into slamming homers. At tbe opening times to watch pony returns. It was a day him what he is today, and we hope Dick's driver and the deek. He lia.** dabbled with the garfte of the season in Plilllyville last Spring. Cy closed ono or two before the argus eye of his chieftain satisfied. Kinsella found Doyle in a crude, in a nulet vTay before thta and Utey tl<» say that he of Sherry's lamps, and Sherwood Nottingham took it caught onto the time bhuding. Clarke watched unvarnished state, took liim to Springfield, in can drive a golf ball a. very considerable distance. out on Kubc Marqua.rd by sweeping two of his sfeooU tbn man one afternoon and noted him do the 'the T. I. I. league, and polished him up as an Timimy rurcuran, \etcran shortcut) of the National Into the left Held bleachers for homers" vanishinff act 3 5 minutes before the appointed infieldcr. Then he sold him to John J. Mr­ T.rasruf. Is an applicant i-> President Tener for nn Tom O'Hara, who acted as scout for the Reds last fcour. That was xuflirient. The official execu­ Graw for $4 r>()0. The vest is history. Oldr- umpire's ixviltlnn. tie l£ backed by a long aixl hon- year, was Quite heavily Involved with his Mother, a tioner soon performed his duty. Sent back ence may have recommended Doyle to Comis- Or:iblc> record a.i a player, experience in two leagues ns druftjrU «>f Coming. N. Y.. who failed fur $20,000 the home long before the team blasted the caveer key ou occasion, but he did not discover him. an, umpire, and by scores of ba*j ball men who know other da). About lufff of this money woa loaned him of the indifferent individual. Team managers KINSELLA'S OTHER FINDS his worth as a. man. by Tom, who lives at Waverly. near Corn ins. It H at once sxispicioned that the fellow wouldn't It now ttevelops Hint Tommy Griffith, the hard-hit­ especially tongh for O'Hara. aa he has been released work, therefore why jro after him? Many a Speaking of "Sinister Dick" Kinsella, ting otltflelder of the Indianapolis American Associa­ by the Cincinnati Club, anil has not yet succeeded In young man with mediocre ability has been which is hereby done with a deal of respect, tion Club, was =.olil to (*uiclnnall to kwy» him from getting another Job as scout, though he will doubtless kept on the Pirate payroll for weeks simply he also dujf up Heine (Jruh, now rated one of li:>i>plng to the Ppils. Ortftlth was no howling wonder catch ou with some good club before the season open*. because he displayed the right spirit, namely. the l»est second ba^eman in the league. He nith the Brave* la** Spring, and hit only .104 when John McGraw, of the Giants, seems to be taking a a desire to \york and win. The willing work­ produced Charley Snyder for Roper Bresna- SUlllhf* let him go. fancy to college ball players these day^. One of hH er displays a sense of loyalty that must be nan the time the Duke of St. Louis was in Protest (X Chicago fang have saved from deatn. latest acquisitions Is Fred Cook, a former Prlnceron given deserved recognition. Drones are not command of the St. Louis Cardinals. "Sinis­ "data Maditro." th^ hear tub of the C*hlciu[o player*. pitcher of note, who lias played at San Antonio. Min­ wanted on the Pirate crew. ter Dick" enjoys the distinction of having "Clara" hai grown so big that aho was Incoming neapolis, Cleveland and Columbus. Cook started to had ''Bugs" Raymond and "Slim" Sallee on dangerous to person and properly. "Mi*s Maduro" pitch IT. 18fl9. when hfl was ntuudlng A high school NUGGETS the same team, lie ha* made a couple of mis­ \\-\\\ taJre up her residence wLH one Joe Blggia. who at Boston. He had never played btill. but wai War times produce odd lines. For exam­ takes on players, however, and bravely admits lesldca near tlw paik, draftexl by the coacJi to tiy out for ihe team, an ma­ ple, several papers ignored a fun-making feast terial was waire. Ow* worked during tlio Winter In it. "I had Hay Chapman, the Cleveland short .Tim ruffney came back from the Oorgta planta­ the liigh -t-lKKjl gym and quickly developed into the wherein a bunch of Winter base ball hu?s fielder and let him go," says Dirk, gloomily. tion of (leorge Stalling-*, ajHmrently none the worse* best prep school twlrler In the city. Later he starred threw off restraint and had an evening's ' 'And once I could have bought Sehalk, the Tor hit aivUlental precipitation into what Atmtifl a t K&eter, and was first -st ring moundsma h tit Prince- sport. Some scare-headed it. So:' catcher for $7-^0, and thought be was too Crane describes a* a "quick-liver !;og." A little tiling ton for two years. Cook is also something of a plncfr Krora unofficial sources it ran be said thnt like that doesn't bother Jim. He only icceiitly fell b liter. Pittsburgh Nr. L. won't follow Cincy's ex­ Bma ' ABOUT THOSE NK\V YORKS into a gold mine in Boston. ample and fire its scouts. Karle, Murray and KHT KaiMkhrur. the Sin -lode b*». who is now Bezdek will road agent again. Luther Boone led all the second basemen in with the Pitt.si-it'gli 1*1 nut1*1. i> to be married on HANK DOESN'T MIND ABUSE Six weeks from yesterday and the Bnc- the American League in fielding last Kp;i!4nn. KVhiunry 12 to Mi** Maybe'Ie Shields, ;i daughter of ros will be limbering up for the 1915 chase. It was hi'- first year as a regular, but he Mr. and Mr*. .Tames Shield*, of Pan Jose. Cll. "O, yes." responded Hank O'Daj topped even tbe marvelous Kddie Col tins on Kantlehner ban ix-en In the Southern part of Cali­ Fast-flying closed season, all due to battling, defense. Charley Mullen was among the first And carelesaly he Inft, etc. fornia for the Winter months. ** 'Tis true that I will soon rejola Take it from a posted man here that Clarke three ''doorkeepers" of the league in fielding, Paul de .Tardien. star centre of the University of The umpire** lowly craft. hasn't decided on any infleld job. Therefore plaving against all manner of discouragements, . Chicago football team, regarded as one of the best O, no: I've not the slightest fear the rumor that .T. Dutch Wagner'will cover including a general shriek for his decapitation. base ball pltdwrs in "The Big Nine," will Join the That it will drive me daft. first bag is a dream of dull days. Honus Roger Peckinpaugh was. defensively, among Chicago Cubs next June. He la a right-ha.nder. po?- I worked for Carry HemiDim onctjy the first three short-stoppers in the Johnson ?e»seft a good curve, and hi* height of more than six And then for Charley Taft." may be tried there, that's a safe sally. circuit, and played in 157 games. Compare feet gives him additional effectiveness. » that with the number of working days put in Charles H. BbbMs, Jr., state* that Charles Stengel Th« business men of Hot Springs. Ark., haTe i»otl- Former Player In Dire Peril. bv Ty/Cobb, .Take Daubert and a lot of other had signed a two years' contract with the Brooklyn fled Barney Dreyfuw tliat Whittlngton Park, where tba> stars. Fritz Maisel stole more bases than any Club before he left for his home after the season Pirates will train, has been fitted t» Ui» Ui«U«* On- DELAWAJtE CITT, Del., January 7. Ctuglit In a re* W major Isague *-»-« flue of lea while rowlaj to Fort Du root (or (rath pro- man in either league. Luthar Cook, a raw re­ clota, Therafon tlu report* from Ktatu tb&t SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 30, 1915 to Providence. The outfield string at pres­ ent includes Speaker, Hooper, Lewis, Rehg, JENMNGS JOTTINGS Henriksen, Shorten and Tutweiler. If Rehg goes to the New Yorks it will be up to Shorten Views of the Loquacious Detroit Manager American League News and Tutweiler to fight it out for a Red Sox About the New York Club Deal, the berth. ' If Shorten shows the class he pos­ sessed in the New England League, Tutweiler, Federal League and Team-Limit Rules. oletes to fill out two teams without impressing who comes from Providence highly recom­ FAKE STORY ABOUT NEW some of the extra battery men into service. mended, niay have to go back there. This, By Joe Vila This will be thoroughly in keeping with the however, is merely gossip, not official. NEW YORK, January 22. Hugh Jennings, YORK CLUB SALE new manager's idea^ of few exhibition games -e- manager of the Detroit Tigers, was in town prior to the opening of the season. Now that for a few hours yesterday and found time to negotiations with the Browns are apparently ATHLETIC AFFAIRS discuss base ball matters. I discovered Jen­ concluded, Leslie Nuuamaker is prepared to nings at the Elks' Club and naturally I asked Report From Chicago That Messrs. show all skeptical critics what a grave mis­ him to give his opinion of Manager Bill Don- take it would have been to permit him to go Manager Mack's Training Plans Now ovan, outtielder High and first baseman Pipp, Ruppert and Boston Had Not to St. Louis. To us Nuuamaker has always Virtually Completed The Team to of the New Yorks. Donovan, as the Tigers' looked like a pretty fair catcher and there is star' pitcher, helped Jennings to win three absolutely no doubt about his willingness to Play in Two Squads Throughout the American league pennants, while High and Yet Completed the Deal Declared work. Hugh High, the Tiger outfielder, who Pipp both came under the supervision of the continues to balk at Training Season. Detroit leader last year. "There isn't the slightest doubt iu my mind that Donovan will By Haston to be a Falsehood. COMING TO NEW YORK By Chandler D. Richter be a successful manager," said Jennings. for less than a fortune, is said to be waiting PHILADELPHIA, Pa.. January 25. Man­ "He is a splendid fellow personally and he for the legal decision in the Base Ball Trust knows base ball from every angle. He is the BY W. J. M'BETH ager Mack's announcement that he will sepa­ case before he hurdles to the Federals. ~A rate his club into two squads throughout the personification of gameness and aggressive­ 26. Captain highly wise thing to do. Ouch! As a conse­ ness. His experience covers more than 25 NEW YORK, N. Y.. January Spring training trip occasioned much surprise Colonel Jacob Rup­ quence of his wavering, local fans have al­ years on the ball field and he is a winner all T. L. Hustou, who, with among the- fans who could not figure Connie's pert Jr., was reported to have purchased the most forgotten he was included in the deal at o»er. Donovan knows what is necessary in all. Hnrtzell and King Cole have both come reason for splitting his infield up with a new BUILDING UP A CHAMPION TEAM. New York American League into the fold and, as usual, claim to be in member added to it. The general impression Club recently, declared upon condition to set the world on fire. That's was that Connie would want Larry to get all He pitched for Ned Hanlon's Brooklyns when his arrival from Chicago yes­ part of the stock material in the signing of the work possible with the other regulars, the won the National League pennant and terday, that an interview he a contract. One manager with the biggest but Connie evidently believes that Larry will he was the mainstay of the champion Detroits had given a writer of that kind of a boost for Donov.m is his old boss, fit in perfectly and needs to work only with under my management. f Last season he city had been warped to make Hughey Jennings. Hjighcy maintains DodTo- Barry in order to get accustomed to Jack's handled the champion Providence team and it appear that the Hub had van was the best possible choice which could speed. The real reason for the split has not some day I believe he will bring the New not actually been bought from be made and predicts a most successful man­ been printed to date, us it is not the infield Yorks to the top of the ladder. Pipp is a Frank Farrell and William S. agerial career for his former pupil. problem that is worrying Connie. He told coming star at first base. I would have kept Devery. The Captain said the him in that position on the Detroit team if TO BUILD the writer that his outfield was causing him false note of the report sent RUPPERT AND HUSTON the most worry and it is not for wanted he had been a right-handed hitter. But I had from the Windy City hinged William N. Fleisehmnnn, personal represen­ strength, but too much talent. Connie says so many left-handed batsmen that I was com­ upon the use of the word tative of Colonel Jacob Ruppert, Jr., presi­ that he will carry six men throughout the sea­ pelled to put Burns on first base. Pipp is a "option" in connection with dent of the New Yorks, announced last week son and, as remarked in these columns some great fielder and a long-distance, clean-up Col. Ruppert the late transaction. He ad­ that plans for building a new base ball plant time ago, he does not see how he can keep hitter. Considering his height and weight he mitted that the club stock held will soon be ready for the club's inspection. two of his youngsters out of the regular line­ is remarkably fast on the base paths. High by the Farrell and Devery interests had not Fleischmann refused to indicate the location up. These youngsters are never had a real chance to show his best yet been transferred to Colonel Ruppert and of the new park, but he said that a selection quality with our team. He is a good out- himself; that $50,000 only of the purchase of the site would be made in the near finure. THOMPSON AND DAVIES. fielder and thrower, but he isn't as fast in price had been paid by the latter. But this, It is the club's desire to have the new grounds Connie's faith in this pair is really surpris­ running the bases as he ought to be. He is ke. maintained, was in strict accordance with ready as soon as possible, so that business re­ ing, as the tall tactician does not usually JUST A FAIR HITTER THE TERMS OF THE SALE lations with the Giants may be severed for all enthuse over, or expect much from, a young­ time. ster. He has had both men long enough, and probably will average about .270 in the. at announced officially several weeks ago. however, to know what he is talking about American League. But the average out fielder "I denied the option phase of the story in and he insists that his regulars must improve doesn't show better than this percentage, so Chicago yesterday," said Captain Huston. "I RED SOX REVIEW or there will be two new faces in the outfield. that I believe High will help the New York* wish to redeny it here as emphatically as pos- To solve the outfield problem and to have where they are weakest. Donovan has » eible. The $50,000 already paid was in no two strong teams for drawing attractions in classy pitching staff and some excellent play­ eense for Eddie Murphy. The one re­ with a fair amount of good fortune, ought to and it was at their solicitation that January gret of Mack is that both of his rising stars make a showing and bid for the pennant this 30 was selected as 'a date for actual transfer. By A. H. C. Mitchell hit from the left side of the plate. If one of year. We have formidable pitchers and will There is uo possibility of our end of the deal BpSTON, Mass., January 25. Manager them hit from the right side and looked good hold our own in batting and fielding." falling through. The former owners have but Carrigan has just given out his plans for the from that position, Mack's batting order SCORES THE FEDERAL LEAGUE to carry out their part of the contract to Spring training trip of the Red Sox and there would cause pitchers some worry. As it is "The Federal League, which is a base ball furnish the unencumbered stock next Satur­ is considerable interest in figuring how the now, he cannot make an entire right-handed absurdity, has hurt the game more than the day. If they should fail to do this they could team will come out on a new scheme that will hitting outfield for southpaws, but with fans realize," continued Jennings. "It is go­ not keep the $50.000. If that sum had been be tried. Carrigan proposes to limit the train­ OLDRING AND WALSH ing to require much hard work by the club paid as an option we would have no claim ing season to the shortest possible time. While owners and managers to keep the players ill upon the sum." begin to loosen can come pretty close to accomplishing this the pitchers and catchers will and Connie declares that Thompson can hit check. This Federal. League suit, is ridicu­ COLONEL JACOB RUPPERT up their muscles at Hot Springs, on Monday, southpaws just as well as right-handers. The lous. Base ball is not a trust and the players substantiated the story of Captain Huston in March 8, the regulars of the team will not catchers will also be split, but this has al­ know it better than anybody. It is necessary get to work before March 15. As the team to rule the sport with an iron hand to keep every particular. "We went into the matter 2, this means that ways been a Spring training plan of the thoroughly," said he, "and finally threshed will break camp on April Mackmen. Lapp and Thomas will go with it clean, yet it is a fact that the players in, the regulars will spend only two and one-half the big leagues are receiving, iu many in­ out every detail to our mutual satisfaction. This, it is be­ one squad of young pitchers, while Schang One of these referred to the payment for the weeks in training quarters. and McAvoy will handle the veteran pitchers, stances, more money than they are worth. stock. We paid $50,000 down to bind the bar­ lieved by many, is enough time. If the Red if they can be termed veterans. The Baker- Contract jumping and law suits are slowly, gain, not as any option. The rest was prom­ Sox get off to a good start in the champion­ Mclnnis team will probably go along with but surely, disgusting the base ball public ised at a time when Messrs. Farrell and Dev­ ship race, Carrigan's idea will receive a big the recruit pitchers, white the Larry-Barry and I believe that for the next two or three ery would be ready to complete their part of boost, but, I suppose, if the team does not get combination will go along with Schang and years very few major leaffue clubs will realize the transaction. That is just how the mat­ off well the cause will be laid to the the veterans, as there .is much in the way a profits on their investments." ter rests. Do you think for a minute that we. SHORT TRAINING SEASON. pitcher and catcher works to confuse even a FAVORS A SMALL TEAM LIMIT would have allowed an official announcement But, as a matter of fact, the player that can­ veteran like Larry if he is hot up to snuff in "Do you favor cutting down each American of the sale to be made if we had no greater not get into good physical condition in 17 or the working of battery signs. Following is League team to 22 men during the playing claim upon the club than an option! We have 18 days must have something the matter with THE LIST OF SPRING GAMES season," I asked. "Not under present con­ appointed various officials and gone ahead with him. After leaving Hot Springs, the Red Sox ditions," replied the Tigers' chief. "I be­ plans for Spring training. There has been no The Baker-Mclnnis combination will play will play nine exhibition games in three cities the Chicago Nationals at Tampa, March 9, 10 lieve that as long as the war with the Feds hitch and there will be none. The report that before journeying to the city where they must lasts each American League team should we have held off because of the base ball suit and 11; the Philadelphia Nationals at St. open the American League season. Memphis, Petersburg, March 12 and 13; Louisville at carry as many players as possible in order in Chicago is absolutely false. We agreed Louisville and Cincinnati have been selected as to keep good talent out of the enemy's before that suit upon the details of taking Lakeland, March 15 and 16; Chicago-.Na­ the cities-for the exhibition games three in tionals at Jacksonville, March 17, 18 and hands. But when the present troubles in base over the New York Club and we will fulfil our each city. On the whole it looks like an ideal ball have been settled I will advocate a rule part of the bargain irrespective of the out­ 10; Jacksonville Club, at Jacksonville, March arrangement for training. I, for one, hope the 26 and 27. The Athletics will' then come that will limit each team to 18 men seven come of the lawsuit. The former owners are trip is a huge success. Carrigan has wisely pitchers, three catchers, five infielders and not disputing our rights in the matter at all. North, playing at Charleston, S. C., March cut out trips to Indiana and central Ohio, 30 and 31; Columbia, S. C., April 1; Rich­ three outfieldcrs. I feel sure that 18 men They are quite satisfied with the system of where the weather is apt to be cold and rainy will be enough for various reasons. There payment." mond, April 2 and 3; Raleigh, April 5; Wins- the first two weeks in April. Year after vear ton-Salem, April 6. The team will play the would be fewer players on the bench and the the Red Sox barnstormed in such places as Philadelphia Nationals at home on April 7, 8, regulars, with constant work, would produce Columbus, Toledo, Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, 9 and 10, and will meet the Brooklyn Na­ MORE SATISFACTORY RESULTS. NEW YORK NEWS Springfield, and so on, and as a result, nine tionals in Brooklyn on April 12 and l.t. The times out of ten they lost considerable of the The pitching would be more effective for the Barry-Lajoie team will play at Jacksonville, same reason. When you have 10 or 12 pitch­ good condition they had taken away with them March 9 to 16; Brooklyn will be played at Scout Joe Kelley on the Hunt Now for a when they left training camp. ers on the bench the fans cry 'Take him out!' Daytona, Fla., March 27 and 28. On April as soon as a boxman is solved for a couple of Capable Southpaw Pitcher The Team's POSSIBLE RADICAL TEAM LIMIT 2 this-team will play at Columbia, S. C.; Ashe- safe drives. In this way the fans discourage Training Plans Not Yet Completed. President Lannin has a feeling that sooner ville, April 3; Cleveland American Association many pitchers, who, because they lack the or later, and very likely at the schedule meet­ team, at Asheville, April 5; Charlotte, April necessary confidence, fall into the discard. 6; Raleigh, April 7, and Newport News, April By Harry Dtx Cole ing in February, the American League will set The Braves won the National League pennant a definite limit to the number of players a club 8, 9 and 10. and the World's Series with three first-class NEW YORK, N. Y., January 25. One en­ may carry. It hu been felt that a'n arrange­ MACK AS A GOLFER pitchers, Rudolph, James and Tyler. Their tire week has passed without Charley Mullen ment would be reached by which the differ­ effectiveness was entirely due to the fact that being slated for immediate release. Look out, Manager Mack has been spending practi­ ent owners would decide on placing 22 men cally all of his time on the golf links at they were worked in regular rotation. That Charley; something must surely be going to as the maximum limit, but President Lannin is the best proof of my contention and I happen to you now. Joe Kelley, newly-ap­ Pine Valley Country Club. Connie is under has a hunch that the American League will go the wing of Dr. Simon Carr, who was at one think you'll see all the big teams this year pointed sleuth of the New Yorks' scouting the Nationals one better and cut the roster adopting Stallings' plan." department, has been slipped several orders time one of our very best golfers, and he down to 20. This is Mr. Lannin's way of predicts that Connie is going to be a top- to unearth a performing southpaw for Mr. looking af it and it is well evidenced by the Donovan's pitching corps. Ever since Heinie notch golfer before long. Connie, wisely, fact that in the Providence Club, or rather did not think that he could go out and learn BROWN DISCARDS Schulz went and left us flat by wishing him­ what is left of it after winning the Interna­ self on the Buffalo Federals, we have been the game alone and he took a good partner, tional League pennant last season, there are who is teaching him the game from the without a representative of this species. We now but about nine players who have been Twelve Players of the St. Louis Club do not deny that Heinie's leap strengthened ground up. His advancement will come in signed. slow stages, but he will be quite proficient Transferred to Minors By Secret Deals - the locals' hurling corps to a great extent, THE INTERNATIONAL CUTS but then we need a fork-paw performer just before the base ball season claims his time. to keep in style and to Through a recent vote, the International, He had time to discuss McAvoy's remarkable A Rickey Story Denied By Hedges. in addition to cutting down the salary limit to improvement as a catcher and said that it was ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 24. Twelve MAKE OPPOSING TEAMS $4500 monthly, has decided to limit the play­ no more than he expected. Some of his play­ members of the St. Louis Americans, several fihirer by threats of sicking him on them un­ ing strength to 17 men. There are now 31 ers had told him that McAvoy would never of them once considered "first-division play­ aware*. Oebb, Collins. Crawford, and the players on the Red Sox roster and while two make a star catcher, but Connie insisted that ers" by Manager Branch Rickey, have been, rest of the batting monopoly are so prone to or three of these men may be let out to Mem­ he would, and now even Ira Thomas is con­ transferred to minor leagues in a secret deal, become frightened at such threats (for fear phis and Louisville after the Spring exhibi­ vinced that Connie is right, and Ira is a hard according to a story published here last week. of becoming exhausted running around the tion games, the remainder are players of such man to convince. "Coae" Dolan recently The names of seven players are mentioned as bases). It now seemi highly improbable Don- class that they will insist on being turned told Sid Keener, a St. Louis scribe, that Mc­ having been divulged by a Southern League oran will be able to obtain Agnew. Hamilton, over, in case of such disposition, to clubs of Avoy was going to startle the country as a source. They are William Rumler, Joe Jen- or Weilman from the Browns, so the identity International League class. As has alreadv catcher this season. "Cose" claims that it is kins, Clements, F. Miller, F. Walker, A. Jar- of the star athlete the New York Club was to been hinted, the bulk of the Providence Club pie stealing bases on the clever and smooth- osick and Time Bowden. When the deal is acquire as an aftermath of the change of own­ will go to Hot Springs to train for a week or working John Henry compared to getting completed the names of the five other players ership remains still nnrevealed. However, two and during the workout there the Red away with it on the young Mack catcher. will be made public, it was said. The players ererythrng comes to him who waits, so Sox directors may decide upon the men who Coming from a base runner of Dolan's ability have not yet been notified of the changes, tha DONOVAN STILL HAS HOPES. WILL GO TO PROVIDENCE. this is indeed good news to local fans. story said. Several of them will go to At­ lanta, Ga. He admits he'd rather have the player or a There are ten pitchers on the Red Sox staff LOCAL JOTTINGS chance to refuse him. Training grounds have and eight of these at the very most will be Young Lee, from George Graham's Tri State HEDGES DENIES "FINE" STORY Bot yet been definitely decided upon, but all retained. This will mean that the other two League, is being highly touted by all the vet­ President Hedges, of the Browns, denies indicating are pointing to Savannah as the may be shipped to Providence. Of the eight erans connected with that league and Connie the report that h* had been fined $1000 by spot which will finally be selected. Because infieMers under contract only six will be re­ may have still more trouble doping out his the American League for employing Branch of the small squad, Dnnovan intends to take tained. One catcher, most likely Pratt, and outfield problem if he cornea through as pre­ Rickey while Rickey was th« "property" of Booth with him, there will not be eneugh ath­ perhape a couple of outiielders will alfto be sent dicted. another elab ia the league. It wae laid that JANUARY 30, 1915 SPORTING LIFE

Rickey went to work as a scout for Hedges to be in there every day. His departure is while still under reserve to the New York greatly regretted by Detroit fans, Hughey be­ Americans, which club he quit when hi* health ing a warm favorite here, and the town will was impaired by playing. President Farrell, be pulling for him as much as it will be for displeased because Rickey was digging up players for the St. Louis Americans, accord­ Bill Donovan. ing to the report, REPORTED RICKEY'S CASE AT THE CAPITAL PLAY BALL to the American League directors, who plast­ ered a tine of $1000 on the St. Louis club owner. "Rickey went to work for the St. Griffith Signs a New Pitcher Nick Altrocfc WITH Louis Club after having received a letter from to Coach Naval Academy Twirlers Mr. Farrell, in which he granted permission to Rickey to work for whatever club he Washington Club Not Represented at the chose," said Hedges. "I now have that let­ ter m my files. It was not a case of tamper­ Anti-Trust Trial. ing with a player, and I was not fined $1000. That story sounds as if it might hav« bad a By Paul W. Eaton Federal League origin." WASHINGTON, D. C., January 23. Man­ ager Griffith has just received the contract of another pitcher and will take him South for a try-out with the Charlottesville squad. DETROIT 'DOTLETS The new Senator is Herbert Thormahlen, a Jersey City southpaw, 19 years old, and more Two Young Players Transferred to the than six feet tall, who was recommended to Mc­ Jack Ryan by some of the letter's friends in New York State League Catcher that place last Fall. Jack looked him over BASE BALL GOODS Kee in Line Outfielder High Satisfied and was favorably impressed, and a contract was sent him at the time, but has just been to Go to the New Yorks. turned in by the youngster. Thormahlen se­ lected a most opportune time to mail his con­ THE KIND THAT By Joe S. Jackson tract, as this week is the first recent one in DETROIT, Mic.li., January 25. Frank J. which news was scarce, and the kid therefore Navin, confident that tare's going to be some received about ten times as much notice in base ball played this season, despite the do­ the public prints as would otherwise be the MAKE FAMOUS PLAYERS ings at Chicago, paused long enough in his case. It is to be hoped that he will shine reading of the reports of the debate in that in history's pages. Manager Griffith's at­ city to use the -knife a little more. As a re­ tention is now being given to sult, Roe Carleton, an outfielder from Kala- PLACING HIS SURPLUS MATERIAL. Write for 1915 catalog—IT IS FREE mazoo, in the South Michigan League; and Mike Mitchell's case is causing him study, Russell Betsill, a right-handed pitcher who and if, as may happen, Mike is shifted to the toiled at Ottumwa last Summer, have received minors, the player's own interests and wishes word that they will not go to Gulfport with Mr. will determine his destination. Griff thinks A. J. Rg&£K Company Jennings' party/' Both players are destined he will keep Joe Gedeon in California another for the New York State League, Carleton be­ year, and "Buck" Barton and Harry Hedge- ing sent to Wilkes-Barre, while Betsill will peth are among those whose future has to be PHILADELPHIA. PA. BRANTFORD, CAN. be domiciled at Scranton. This will put him figured out. The latter has some notable under the tutelage of Bill Coughlin, former performances to his credit and must be placed Tiger captain, who, -it would seem, is to do to advantage. On Thursday Clark Griffith considerable work in the way of developing, was tendered his usual annual banquet by the or trying to develop, young Cardinal Athletic Club, of our flourishing city of Alexandria, Va., and TALENT BOUGHT BY DETROIT, neighboring Chance; Harry Smith, the new Giant receiver, jump Organized Ball and line up with the, big show. Mayor Fisher acted as toastmaster. It was a Although Federal and deemed not quite ready for the great occasion, and from the second course and a lot of other well-known ball tossers. independents next season. It works well both Ways, giving "William some Last Spring, O'Reilly found a place for Ring League press agents stole Pratt from the St. good material, and Detroit possibly something till the end most of the hundred or more Louis Club, the Brownie, Wintering in far later. Not much is known guests were continuously claiming the pennant with the Wilkes-Barre Club, of the New York St. Petersburg, Fla., just heard of the, that it can use for Washington, but could not get Griffith to State League. At the last minute, however, away here about Betsill. There has, in fact, been his reports and promptly issued a denial. He no occasion to get the dope on him, as few join in the claiming, though he thought Charley Ebbets came along and offered the writes: "The Colonel (Hedges) has been knew that he was on the roster, and none has team would have youth a Brooklyn contract, and naturally pretty good to me, and if he says the word, done much delving, because of the uncertainty A BETTER CHANCE enough, I'll continue to be a Brownie for a while at RING ACCEPTED THIS as to the men who would be held. The De­ than ever before. Some were disposed to least. The Feds may last and they may not. troit scouts, however, say that he is a young­ exult over the supposed weakening of the in preference to the Wilkes-Barre offer. Jim­ Yours truly is not going to ster who is well worth a tryo'it. Carleton is Athletics, but probably they were a little pre­ my went South with the Dodgers and ex­ TAKE ANY CHANCES. better known hereabouts. He played on the hibited oodles of stuff, but Wilbert Robinson mature. The departure of Plank and Ben­ but I also like t9 lots in Detroit for two or three years, before der did not weaken the Athletics, who will believed that he was in need of more season- I like the dough, of course, going to the South Michigan Loxgne. At the Ing and shipped him along to the Lowell Club, hit that pill, and I'm not going to do anything have better pitching next season than for playing unless the present time he is employed in an automobile some time, and the acquisition of Lajoie of the New England League. With Low_ell, that prevents me from Ring did great work and burned up the New Feds display enough generosity to grease Der- plant in this city. should go a lon£ way toward making up for. each marked $1000. the loss of Collins. It would, of course, be England circuit. Acting on the advice of rill's palm with 20 bills, CARLETON WAS BOUGHT O'Retlly, Arthur Irwin stopped off in Lowell But I don't look .for any agent to dash down impossible foj- a player to do himself justice of that kind, so just by Detroit in mid-season, when he was doing in the position in which Larry was placed one day last August to look the young phenom here with a proposition great work for Kalamazoo, playing the out­ over. Irwin saw Ring shut out the Manches­ say for me that I'll be with B. Rickey whe» in Cleveland, and many competent critics will the curtain goes up." field regularly and first base occasionally. Two be surprised if lie falls short of .300 in bat­ ter Club with fonr hits, oniy 27 men facing days after the check passed, the youngster ting next season, while his fielding will pro­ him, and closed a deal for his services right suffered a broken leg that put him out for the bably be satisfactory. In his recent screed then and there. The Feds were hot rest of the season. Kalamazoo turned him about Lajoie, Grantland Rice is right, as ON JIMMY'S TRAIL CARDINk CHAT loose at the end of two weeks time, and he usual. He gives Larry about everything, and all last Summer, and made him several at­ had no claim on Detroit, as the sale called for if he had thought of it would doubtless have delivery at the end of'the season. Now Carle- tractive offers, but acting on the advice of President Britton Conlemp'ating a added that no player has ever been freer from his friends, Jimmy remained loyal to Organ­ ton claims he has something like $350 coming any trace of dirty ball playing. Cornered Deal Now That Cincinnati Has to him, and is trying to learn how he may ized Ball. Jimmy has a host of friends iff collect. Secretary Farrell has advised him PROF. NICK ALTROCK Brooklyn, and they are all pulling for him to Secured Dooin. that his salary claim can be filed against the is going to Annapolis about February 15, to make good with the New Yorks. Speaking of ST. LOUIS. Mo., January 2.1. President Kalamazoo franchise. It is not certain, how­ coach the Xaval Academy's pitchers, and with Ring, O'Reilly said yesterday! "I know this Schuyler P. Britton, of the Cardinals, when ever, that Kalamazoo will havs a club in Or­ him will go Jack Bentley and Harry Harper, is the open season for the birth of bush told of Charley Dooin's agreement to go to ganized Ball this year. Carleton says he is the Washington's young left-handers, who are league phenoms, but this in no idle talk. Cincinnati" for $6000 and Manager Herzog's satisfied to go to the New York State League, expected to accomplish much for the locals Jimmy has a lot of stuff, knows how to use acceptance of the terms, declared that Dooin'A realizing that he has not had experience next Spring. Altrock will thus be able to ac­ it, and is a willing worker. He will prove a and action means that Ivy Wingo will be used ia enough yet to make him a major probability. complish the double object of educating both valuable man for Donoran next season, a three-cornered trade between Cincinnati. But he would like to learn how he can get the Washington and the Navy southpaws. It I miss my guess if his name doesn't ring Chicago and St. Louis. Wingo, according to the coin he claims. will not be Nick's first visit to Annapolis, as around the Johnsonian circuit next season the Buf­ with lots of gusto back of it. Just keep an Britton, when he jumped back from THE SOUTH MICHIGAN LEAGUE, he helped out the Middy twirlers before. He falo Feds, signed a peculiar agreement which, will bring his young team-mates to Charlottes­ eye on this Jimmy Ring."_____ was part of his contract. This agreement- incidentally, will go on in 1915, with an eight- ville not later than March 1, and they will specifies that the player will go club circuit, and with James Frank coitinuing then probably be in condition to furnish some as president, despite all of the talk of possible real pitching in batting practice. BARRETT'S BOOST AT THE SAME SALARY dissolution. There was strong opposition to TRIAL as agreed to in the contract to whatever clufc the league leader, from Saginaw and Bay City, THE ANTI-TRUST the Cincinnati and St. Louis management de­ with the latter especially militant. But the at Chicago was not attended by any of the The St. Louis American Club's Scout De­ sires to send him. "Wingo," said Britton, other clubs did not swing into line. The Washington magnates, who have been able to clares That Grover Loudermilk, the "is still the property of the St. Louis Club league, however, decided on an executive keep up with this Winter's base ball dope by in this way. He reverts to St. Louis in the board, which will have a veto power, so that reading the "Law Reporter" and official or­ Louisville Recruit, Will Prove Himself a event Cincinnati does not put over a trad* it appears to be possible to tie the president's gans of the kennel clubs at home. Odds are with him that is satisfactory to us. In the hands. This does not look like an especially betag offered that the poor base ball slaves Sensation. event they do, we will get what players we good move, there being occasions on which will not be freed. Addison must have fore­ want from Cincinnati. Chicago wants Heinie an organization of this kind cannot be con­ seen their awful fate when he wrote, By Clarence F. Lloyd Groh, and we are in need of an experienced trolled if the executive is not entirely un- "Gods! Can a Roman Senate long debate ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 23. Grover shortstop. We also might take a pitcher. I trammeled. Reverting to Tiger topics, Ray Which of the two to choose, slavery or Loudermilk, the pitching end of the $30,000 don't know now just what players would be McKee, second catcher of the club, finally death?" battery purchased by the Browns from the used. I only know that Dooin's acceptance Choose death, by all means, boys, rather HAS ADDED HIS CONTRACT Louisville Colonels, has no stronger booster of Herzog's terms leaves Wingo as trading ma­ than submit to what Charley Dooin so elo­ than Charley Barrett, the gum-shoe specialist terial and Huggins will be ready to talk 'tur­ to the bunch that reposes in the ball club's quently denounces as "a tin can salary" of Branch Rickey's staff, who says he feels key' the minute Bresnahan and Herzog are. safe. He turned in the paper this past week. ($6000). safe in saying that the lanky right-hander In the event no deal goes through we will get The contract is for one year. So far as known, will bolster the Browns' hurling department Wingo." there was no dispute on the salary question. in 1915. Barren's principal argument in McKee. as has been told, wished some Assur­ NEWS~FOR DONOVAN supporting Loudermilk is: "If a pitcher INFIELDER OLSON OVERLOOKED ance that he would be worked with more fre­ can fool American Association batters he'll Failing to draft players for positions which quency. He claimed that last year he was worry the big league hitters." To back this are needed to strengthen the Cardinals, Presi­ sent into the games sometimes after eight or The New Yorks' New Manager Has a up Barrett dent Britton also missed a chance to present ten days' absence, and then was unable to do Young Pitcher on His List Who Is Tout­ Miller Huggins with a capable shortstop when himself justice, because of lack of work. Presi­ POINTS TO THE FACT he allowed the Cincinnati Reds to buy Ivan dent Navin finally showed the young man that ed as a Sure Comer. that Grover in 284 innings in the Associa­ Olson from the Cleveland Naps. The 1915 this was a matter up to Manager Jennings, tion during 1914 struck out 256 batters. Cards could use Olson to better advantage with whom he does not in'erfere. M:Kee's By Barney Beraan. "Players in the American Association am than even the tail-end Reds. With the Naps mostly former big leaguers," said Barrett the desire for work is laudable, but he came in NEW YORK, N. Y., January 23. Bill Olson was shifted around the infield too often lor some criticism for other day. "They know how to play base to become a star. His regular home is short- Donovan's strong forte is his pitching staff. ball, put in a majority of cases are men who DELAYING SO LONG IN SIGNING, stop. That's where the Cards are going to Bill admits it; his rival managers admit it; have aged a bit and are too slow for fast be weak again in 1915. unless Rolla Daringer after the way the club president had treated and the fans admit it. The New Yorks, last company. But they know how to bat. You weakness in the field, at the develops into a Wallace. Doolan or Maranviile. him last Fall. Had MoKee gone, the Tigers season, showed a can't f'ool them with bad balls. In other At Cincinnati, Ivan undoubtedly will be would have lost to the Federals both ends of bat, and a thousand and one other ailments, words, they don't strike at bad balls. Louder- their Michigan battery. Main and McKee but the work of their pitchers was always of milk has a fast ball, curve and a good change STATIONED AT FIRST. were the only players of last Season's team the sort that wins pennants. ' The young hurl- of peace. With this he fooled the Association The Reds have Heinie Groh for second base, who are residents of this State. The pitcher ers who join the New Yorks next Spring will batters, and I look for him to do the same Manager Herzog for short, nnd Bert Niehoff is native born, and McKee, an Ohio product, have a mighty hard time breaking into a in the American League." and Count Von Kolnitz for third base. Their combination like Caldwell, Keating, Fisher, has lived most of his life in Michigan. Both LOUDERMILK'S STRIKE-OUT WORK first sackers include Jack Graham and Skip got their professional starts in the South Warhop, Brown, McHale, Cole and Pieh, but Mollwitz. Olson has covered the initial sack Michigan Association. Now that it is known one twirler who is almost certain to stick is was the brightest bit of his record. He won and was used there frequently by Manager that Main is the only jumper, Detroit pre- Jimmy Ring, the Brooklyn lad, who was pur­ 18 games, but lost 16. Six of his victories Birmingham the last two years. If the Cardi­ lerves its average loss of one man per year chased from the Lawrence Club, of the New were in l-to-0 games. He didn't lose a l-to-0 nals are to be pennant factors at all next Sum­ England League, last Fall. Though not yet centest. In one of these victories he struck mer they'll have to open up in April with an to the independents. out 16 batters, pitching against Charley 'Fog OUTFIELDER HUGH HIGH out of his teens, Ring has earned experienced shortstop. Huggins discovered A GREAT REPUTATION Horn' Hall, the former Red Sox right-hander. that Art Butler was not the needed asset. has come across with the expected denial that Loudermilk's strike-out total was almost 100 L«e Ma see has jumped, which will force Jack he is holding up the New York Club for a through his work in the minors and many more than that of Dixie Walker, of St. Paul, Miller to return to first base, and Daringer $5000 salary, under threat to jump to the wise base ball men who saw him perform last the former Washington hurler, who was sought is a rookie. Olson is not a marvel, but he's Feds. He aays he will be only too glad to go season, predict a great future for him. Ring by the Cardinals. will not celebrate his twentieth birthday until sure a .260 or .275 hitter and is mighty shifty to a team on which, he has a chance to break DERRILL PRATT WON'T JUMP in hopping to his left and right. in regularly, and at the money that his De­ the eighteenth of next month.. Ring was pick­ troit contract calls for. High realizes that ed off the Brooklyn sand lots two years ago, Derrill Pratt, the hard-hitting second sacker by Johnny O'Reilly the hustling Cub scout, of the Browns, gives th« 11* to the Federal The N«w Tort dub has reortved a food offer for there is no opening for him here, save as util­ t*« UM ef training auirUn, at Corpus <3uKl, Tsz. ity-player. Azd, feting ambitious, he wishes who aUo dug up Jimmy Arch«r for Frank Leagu* annovmc«m«nts that h» intends to SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 30, 1915

day, and that day was Sunday. "Banny'' Bill lias the kindest feelings loward Charley, even combination might do some good. If the mem­ CLEVELAND CHEER 1 hough he did jump his club, and lie said he gave Bb- bers of the clubs should see fit to make one was presented with a painting of the banquet bcts three mouth* In 190:! to consider Ills proposition given the Spaldiug party by the King of Ha­ before he topped to Detroit. "Wild Bill" admitted, league I am the last person in the world to Forest City Faas Encouraged By Favorable waii and his Cabinet. While Honolulu has a however", that he doubts if Charley would have held a oppose it. I want things done right, in a way population of about 60,000 people, there arc Bill Dunovan Day a dozen years ago. that will improve the game in this section. Foreign Views of "The Indians'" only about 8000 whites, the rest bein: Japs. Col. Jacob Ruppert, Jr., president of the New That's all. For instance, there is the matter Chances Next Race, Despite the Passing Chinese, Portuguese and Kanakas. The lat­ Yotk Americans, ha* given the lie to President OF TRAVELING ter control the politics of the city and one of James A. Calmore, of the Federal*. Mr. Ruppert EXPENSF.S of Lajoie. their number is Mayor, and is highly respec't- denies that he ever told GUmure the purchase price and easy transportation among the various ed by all. About 8000 American soldiers are of the New Yorks was to be $200,000. "If Gilmore cities of such a league. If the clubs should on the island. The mouth of the harbor is lias been quoted correctly," he say*, "he has told a By Ed Bang deliberate falsehood. When I met him at French think of combining they would have to con­ protected by a gun that shoots 1U miles. The sider whether more of the gate receipts would CLEVELAND, ()., January 25. Manager census shows about 90.000 Japs in the entire Lick we did not discuss my recently acquired; club in Joe Birmingham is not the only bus? ball man any way." be taken up by carfare than is now the case. territory, many of whom have seen service in Then, again, in a combination -ho believes that his 1915 proteges will the Japanese army, and no doubt would rally It is said that the New York Hub paid Detroit of the two show class head and shoulders above that of around the Mikado's flag if Japan and the ITMO cash tor outflelder High and first baseinan Pipp. leagues, some of the clubs might have to be- the 1914 outfit. Clark Griffith, the leader of Manager l>tmovan stales that first baseman Mullen dropped, and it would be a grave question the Washington Nationals, has POOH- to bat United States should ever have a falling out. will probably be sold to Indianapolis, as I>onov»n i* whether this could be done in a way that with his annual prognostication to the effect OTHKR PRODUCTS OF ISLANDS convinced tliat fie is too llg^t a hitter for the majors would not deteriorate from the benefit of the that Walter Johnson & Co. will win the Many Americans and Englishmen have and he (itonovani cannot arTort to wait for his de­ game as a whole. Morton F. Plant's views American League pennant. But then Griff grown wealthy from the production of pine­ velopment. Donovan also says that Peckinpaiyjh sign­ on such a combination would be an important lias been making this same prediction so apples and sugar, which are the. chief pro­ ed with New York for $1«00 le.-* than Joe Tinker factor." long now that nobody takes him seriously. ducts of the island. White men and Hawai- offered him. Jimmy McAleer is living a life of ease and con­ Griff, however, doesn't stop with the assertion ians intermarry, but the Japs do not, pre­ To Organize Fed Minor that his boys are sure to cop, but he goes serving their race distinct. As there is a law tentment at Youngstown. O. He says: "I am further and predicts that the Cleveland team in this country prohibiting the importation of 'through with base ball forever. When I sold out at HARTFORD, Conn., January 25. Hugh A. without Napoleon Lajoie will make a far Boston a year ago it was the beet thing that ever McKinnon, an agent of the Federal League, single Japanese women, many marry in Japan happened for mo. 1 guess it was a lucky move at "better showing than if the Frenchman had re­ for convenience, then go to Honolulu and get announced here tonight that a meeting will be thai, although at the time I did not think so. I am held in New Haven next Saturday afternoon mained in this ct>y. And Griff isn't knocking a divorce, thus beating Uncle Sam's immisra- just taking things easy now. They did try to get Lorry, either. He declares that the big fellow tion laws. The Chinese are the best farmers me into politics, but I guess I don't care for any of to take steps to organize a Federal minor is the most graceful player that ever donned on the island. They are very industrious and that game." league in New England. McKinnon would not spiked shoes and that the youngsters on the raise nearly all the garden truck that is used state definitely what cities would be repre­ Manager Donovan, of the New Yorks. is not after sented, but he asserted the now league will Cleveland team suffered in their work by try­ in Honolulu and on the steamers which touch Benny Kauff, the Federal Har, or catcher Agnew, of ing to imitate the only Napoleon. With there. In the Chinese section of the city the Browns. He add* that lie will make no effort comprise eight teams. He declared that Presi­ THE PASSING OF LAJOIE there are several public markets which would to get Marty McHale in line if the Jersey City thrush dent Gilmore and other officers of the Federal do credit to any city on the mainland. Visi­ dots not come into the fold of his own accord. League will be present at the meeting. Mc- to the Athletics Griffith figures all of the tors are not allowed to take any fresh fruit "We have sent McHale a contract; It is up to him lo Kiunon recently has been quoted as saying l'le\ eland players will take on new heart and off the island, on account of the presence of sign it br let it alone," said Bill. "I know I shall that the new league will include New Haven, will work for themselves not only as indi­ an insect that was brought from Japan. This not chase him; 1 have other more important things to Hartford, Bridgeport and Springfield in the viduals, but as parts of the requisite ma­ think about." Eastern Association territory and four citief chine rather than trying to ropy the work' of bug is very destructive to fruit, and every effort is being made to keep it out of Cali­ From the glowing reports that have reached the Ea*t in the New England League field. tht great second sucker. Griff's hunch seems fornia. Therefore, all Hawaiian fruits are as to the nipaMlltles of young McNally, the clever to be the concensus of opinion among Cleve­ canned before they are shipped to this coun­ »hor(*op. recalled from the St. Paul Club by the Red land fans. While they always have had the Sox, the Boston Ii»fleld Is due this season either for CONDENSED DISPATCHES greatest respect for Larry's all-around ability, try. REGARDING THE SERIE3 a shakeup or for a battle for place such as this putflt till the fans believe that he handicapped the has not witnessed In year». EvereU Scott came to the Special to "Sporting Life." team in more ways than one. Larry is per­ of games played in Honolulu, Banny says that Ked Soi from the same club, was preceded by similar fectly satisfied to leave the Indians paddle every contest was for blood, and. while all the Ricd reports, and made good. Now come* McNally, Albert Kluth. prominent fTilcafo semi-pro, ratcher, their own canoe and plans to leave for Phila­ players were friendly off the field, as soon as even more highly touted. has srffmed a Chicago National contract. delphia next mouth. Lajoie, however, will not the games commenced they worked .Hist as President I*mnin. of Boston, has many good words The Houston C1ni>. nf the Texas I^eajfiie. has sold ay good-bye to Cleveland for all time. He they did during the championship season. It to say about Ban Johmon's tact and organizing abil­ pitcher Gilbert Price to the Shreveport Club, tarn* lias received several offers for his beautiful was on account of this earnest effort to please ity. "That man la a wonder," said the lied Sox boss. league. farm on May field road, but has informed all that the teams made more money than was "The more I see of him the more 1 have* to admire The Cleveland American Club has released out­ prospective purchasers that the property is ever made on a trip before. Several of the his perseverance and tact. It has been no child's work flelder Jack Leltvelt to the Kansas City American As­ not for sale. Larry is desirous of finding California magnates are desirous of picking to keep a level head and a smiling countenance during sociation Club. «ome good tenant whom he can rent the place a team from the Pacific Coast League to plav all the weeks that the 2tew York deal had been hang­ The Haverhlll Club, of the New England Leagu* i to completely furnished. And the chances a team of all-stars from the East next Fall. ing fire. I begin to ufulerstanU why Ban i» proving has abamt*nioapie, has land American League and American Asso­ a berth in a minor league. sinned pitcher Narreson, Ias4, year with the Cincin­ ciation clubs, came across with the state­ Unless there Is a hitch in proceedings, our old nati Nationals and later with Victoria. In the North­ ment that he had named a successor to Jimmy Bill Donoran has taught his trick dog. Jerry, to friend, Harry Lord, will be an active member of the western L«affue. howl dismally whenerer Walter Johnson steps Into the White Sox next season. Harry is anxious to return Sheckard as boss of the local A. A.'s. It boi. Manager Happy Hogan nas pa-wed up the deal was no surprise to the newspaper men to to the game. Comlskey Is cnxlous to nave him. There whtrely innelder Arthur Marcan, of the Birmingham learn that Jack Knight, who played short for The Washington Club has on a deal for pitcher Jack is little likelihood that the old Red Box star will be Club, of the Southern League, was to be traded to the 'Spiders last season, was, named leader. Ryan, at tb« Loa Angtles dub, of tho Pacific Coast kept out in the cold, especially as he ran return under the Vernon Tigers. League. the terms of a two years' contract from which the Knight displayed a lot of generalship last ten days' clause has'been eliminated. Lord's deter­ President Gilmore. on January 2-", denied a re­ season during the few days that he was in Manager Denoran, of the New York dub, has de­ port that Fred Falkenberf, pitcher for the Indian- cided to let out Scout Arthur Irwln and. trainer mination to return, if poesiUe, Is Indicated in a let­ charge of the team. At first President Som- ter to a Boston friend. a poll* Federal League team, would be transferred to «rs contemplated getting a manager from the Charley Barren. the Brooklyn Club. outside, but after due consideration he con­ Clarence Rowland, according to some people, will Marty Kavanaugh. the Harrlson. N. J.. boy, who looked like a million dollars with the Tigers early last \fanager Cliff Blankenshlp. of the Salt Lake Club. cluded that Knight, who knew all the weak be Miracle Man In the American League. He will It of the Paclflt: Coast League, announces the purchase he can induce the Sor to hit. season, and then hit the toboggan, has an awful and strong points of the Spider players and grouch at Hughey Jennlngv and In spite of the fact from the Washington Americans, of Joe Gedeon. ia- who had an opportunity to study the Ameri­ The Chicago dub haJ turned shortstop Claude Der­ that he is UeU to the Tigers by contract, he says he flelder anil outflelder. can Association players in general last sea­ rick, with his consent, oier to the Louisville Club, aa will never, never play for the Ee-yah man again. nufiu (T*ftyl Gilbert, pitcher, has signed to man­ son, was the logical man for the position. He part of the deal for second baseman McLarry, Marty say* he received an offer to play Independent age the Teire Haute Club In ISIS. Terre Haute, which wired Knight to come to Cleveland from William Flelschmann, cousin of Julius Fletschmann, ball for a big manufacturing concern in Philadelphia, Is now Central League territory, baa asked for a fran­ Philadelphia, and it didn't take Jack very the Cincinnati magnate, has assumed his duties a* and that he Is considering it. He doea not say how chise In the I. I. I. League^ long to accept Somers' proposition. assistant to President Ruppert. of the New York Club. Hughey Jennlngs maltreated him. Outflelder George Watson, last season with tho BILL RODGERS, Roy McKee, catcher for the Detroit team, signed a If Herman .Scnaefer does not land a managerial Job Pittsburgh team for a try-out, has been sold by tha IJH.'i contract last week. It hid been reported he in the minor* it Is likely that an effort will be made St. Joseph Hub, of tho Western League, to the Oak­ who will be Lajoie's successor at second base was seriously considering an offer made by the Federal to UiDg him back to Detroit. In 1909. when Detroit land Club, of the Pacific Coast League. the coming season, and "Buddy" Ryan, League. reeded more hitiing strength to win the pennant. former Cleveland out fielder, had a narrow The New Orleans Hub has signed Inflelder Bob According to Chicago rumor, Lena Blackburn and Manager Jennings traded Schaefer and Red Kllllfer to Murphy, of last season's Oakland Club, of the Paciflo scape from drowning while on a hunting Ping Bodie are the players selected by Manager Row­ Washington for Jim Delahanty. At the time and ever Coat* League; and the Birmingham Club has sold trip in the Northwest. They were in danger land, of the White So.t, to go to Milwaukee In ex­ sinc-tf. Schaefer proved a great favorite with Detroit second baseman Marcan to the same club. of going over the Celilo falls on the Columbia change for Happy Felcli. the fence-busting outfleUler. fans. He Is a good coach, and in that capacity would river, the presence of mind of Rodgprs alone be an Invaluable asaktant to Jennlngs. He proved to Pitcher Lake, last year with the Fort Dodge Inde­ With the signing of shortstop Roger Pecklnpaugh. be all that before he was sent to Washington. pendent Club, has been signed by Manager Mullen, aving them from almost certain death. They Manager Donoran, of New York, has notified the Chi­ of the Dubuque I. I. I. League Club. He Is six feet were in a motor boat at the time. The en- cago White Sor that he will not need either Inflelder Colonel Robert Lee Hedges, of the Browns, claims to two Inches in height and weighs 195 pounds. pine had stopped and they were rapidly near- Joe Berger or Russell Blackburn from Comlskey'9 team. have paid the record price for one victory last season, ing the brink, when Bill managed to start the $4200. ThU was "Lefty" I>everenz's yearly stipend A Sioui City dispatch say* that Lurry Lejeime, who Tyrus Raymond Cobb says that the New Yorks will la.< year, and he cashed In juat one win for the led the Western league in hatting last season and was engine and piloted the craft out of danger. have a star first baseman In Pipp, and that High will 4 'Doc'' Johnston is still enrolled as a mem­ Browns, though ho had a dozen chances. And the drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates. 1* making gesture* strengthen their outfield. Cobb also praises Manager Colonel blames the Feds for this high figure. He for the Federal league to come and get him. ber of the Cleveland American League Club, Bill Donoran and predicts a brilliant future for him. tut the chance* are he will be disposed of in only paid Leveranz $200 in 1913. but the Feds offered The I^ewlston Club, nf the New England League, hat the near future or given his unconditional re­ President XaTin refutes the report ttiat the Ameri­ him $6000 last Spring, despite the fact that the signed Thorna* Henshaw. a pitcher, from Fortress can League has given Charley Somers. of Cleveland, pitcher injured his arm on the round-the-world tour. Monroe. Va.; Frank Cardinals, of Hoboken. N. J.. a lease. It has been reported that Johnston has the cold shoulder in his financial difficulties, and oddA and Hedges had to pay him $4204 to hold him. been flirting with the Feds, but to date has catcher; and a first baseman from New York City. that aid will b* forthcoming whenever Somers call* Chicago scribes think they have disuovered the President Baum, of the Pacific Coast League, has not been signed. "Doc*' didn't shine last for It. teason for Clarence Rowland's Inxallment aa manager enson and, as be was figured to be opposed to relea.=ed umpires Held and Jud McCarthy in, order The Boston Club ha* turned Fred Ostergren. the of the White Sox. They say that Colllns refused to to run a single umpire system. His staff will com- Manager Birmingham and his policies, along former Holy Cross athlete, who played with the Boston accept the team management owing to doubt aa to his frrtae Ed Flnney. William (luthrle and William Phyle. with Lajoie, Olson and Gregg, it was decided American9 and with the New England League teams "ucuvss; but that ho agreed to accept the captalucy. to get rid of him. Two of the catchers who last season, to the Providence Internationals. H* So Howland was secured to bear the brunt .of public Morris Farrell. *>n of the millionaire president of aw service with the local American League signed a contract at once. rritidam if the White SOT. led by Colllns on the a lumber company of Little Rock, Ark., has been club last year will probably be with the field, should fail to come up to expectations. It Is signed liy President Alien, of the Southern League Hughey Jenninga is reported to be trying to buy a believed therefore that Coiilna will be the real man­ club. Firrell has played with Kansas City and Waco, Spiders next season. They are Fred Carisch, couple of Boston out fielders. Having landed them he but quit both clubs because he objected to discipline. the veteran and Johnny Bassler, the kid will doubtless devote his t a loot to selling Henry Ford ager, with Rowland on the benrh to carry out his phecozn. Bassler has all the earmarks of a an automobile, something which Henry needs as badly orders. Hugh A. Jennings, manager of the Detroit American comer, but is still somewhat crude. Despite u Hughcy needs outfleldera. The World's Champion Boston National* will meet League Club, and a member of the Lackawanna County bar. has been elected a director of the Traders Na­ this crudeness, however, he managed to top Catcher Syd Smith, who Joins the Pirates In the the Washington Americans In the capital on April 9 ftll American League backstops in average in and 10. according to the Spring training schedule of tional Bank, of Scran ton. Jennings also has an In­ Spring, will coach the ball team of the Unlveralty of the local team, announced by Secretaiy Nlckereon last terest In a smaller Institution in one of the suburb! throwing out wonla-be base stealers. Smith Carolina until time to report. Smith wns a of that city. star in football and base ball at the South Carolina night. The Braves will meet Harvard April W and school during his college days. play an exhibition game with the Providence Inter­ Clark Griffith has signed a young southpaw of Jer> national League team on Sunday, April 18. Other «py City, -Heriwrt Tlioraiahlen. The young man is THE POST-SEASOrTrOUR Announcement comes from San Francisco that a dates on the schedule are: March 26, 27, April 3, already a sii-footer, though only 19 years r*f age. His working agreement has been entered Into between the Atlanta, at Atlanta. Ga.; April 7, Durham, at Dur­ experience has been confined to semi-professional bail, San Francisco Pacific Coc*t League dub and the ham. X. C.; April &, Richmond, at Richmond, Va.; but he has been highly recommended for a trial by Manager Frank Bancroft Speaks of Condi­ Detroit Club. About the flrst thing Detroit will b» April 11, Bridgeport, at Bridgeport. Conn. Scout, Jack Ryan. asked to furnish the Seals a first baseman. tions as He Found Them in Honolulu Bud OTxmghlin, a player of the Owensboro Kitty Plan* are already being made in Detroit and Bos­ League team, was shot and killed on the street, at When Base Ball Is Popular. ton to celebrate "Donoran Day" on the first day the FAVORS CONSOLIDATION Boonerille. near Evansville. Ind.. on January 19. by New Yorks appear in either of these cities. Huyhey Clyde BamhHl. The ball player was In company with By Jack Ryder Jennings Is very enthusiastic about t-he plan and prom­ Barnhills' wife, who had brought suit for dirorce. ises a record turn-out because of the great popularity President Murnane Being Forced Into Line She escaped by taking refuge in a saloon. O'Lough- CINCINNATI, 0., January 23. Regarding ^st Wild Bill In Detroit. "base ball conditions in Honolulu, Frank Ban­ for One Big New England League Hn was 2* years of age. croft says that there are two ball packs there, Disobedience of orders Is said to he the reason why According to a St. Louis dispatch. Colonel Robert Roy Wolfo l*i't over-popular with the White So* man­ Burkett and Roach Favor the Plan. L, Hedges, president of the St. Iy>uis Browns, denied each with a seating capacity of 3000. One is agement. He refused to follow Callahan's orders In situated about a mile out of town and the that there Is any deal pending whereby Bert Shotton a game In Washington and It is said the former Pltts- Special to "Sporting Life" will be traded to the Chicago White Sosc for an in­ other is in Chinatown, near the centre of the fleld ourflelder la slated for the discard this coming nelder and a pitcher, as reported from Chicago. Man­ city, and is used by the local league durinp season en that account. BOSTONr, Mass., January 25. Jesse Bur­ ager Branch Rlckey Is In Chicago and will return its regular season. The league is composed John Henry, catcher for the Washington American*, kett, manager and part owner of the Worces­ soon. Mr. Hedges says he la satisfied with the club of four and sometimes six teams, including and Mrs. Henry have returned to Amherst from the ter New England League Club, and Andrew aa It aUnds, a native team, a Japanese team, a Chinese national rapftal, where they vtolted following the tour F. Roach, president of the Lowell Club, today team, an American team and an Army team. of the All-Star teams. Mr. and Mil. Henry make declared unreservedly in favor of consolida­ Hr. Al Castle, a prominent lawyer and for­ their Winter home in AmhersL Henry formerly caught tion of the New England League with the A REGULAR ATHLETE for the Amherst College team. merly pitcher on the Harvard Varsity, man­ Kastern Association. Timothy H. Murnane, By Geor«« E. PbaJr aged and pitched for the American team, Branch Ricfcey. of the Browns, who does not allow president of the New England League, said he which won the pennant last season. He put his players to drink, to amoke, or to gamble, will not was not opposed to the plan if the club owners Tbere was a man In Coffeyville up the guarantee for the All-Star teams which nr-ed to worry about the conduct of one new member And he was wondrous wise. , visited Honolulu this Fall, and is a high-class of his staff this season. Ferryman, a big pitcher, SHOULD THINK IT BEST. He jumped into the Federal Leagnt sportsman in every way. whom the Browns drafted from Atlanta, once had a ''It certainly would not be objectionable to For pay of wondrous size. chance to go to the New York Giants, but refused on SPALDING'S WORLD'S TOURISTS me," said Mr. Murnane, "if the two leagues A lot of lawyers came to him UM grocuid that he wanted to preach. should get together, bat it mast be under Or­ And talked with might and main, landed at Honolulu 28 years ago, but were "Wild Bill" Denovan was amused when he read ganized Ball for the purpose of strengthen­ So Walter Johnson turned around not allowed to play, as they stayed only one that Charley Ebbtu will bold a Bill Doooran Day. ing the game in a good, clean way. Possibly a And jumped right back again. JANUARY 30, 1915 SPORTING LIFE 9 tract to come to us. An injunction would dal for Organized Base Ball to continue to work only in Pacific Coast League territory fight the Federal League," said Mr. Lynch a and would not interfere with us. Every Coast few days ago. "The quicker the Federal News Leaguer who develops into a star will be of­ League is admitted to the protection and bene­ Federal League the more fered a factions of tbe National Agreement FEDERAL LEAGUE CONTRACT. quickly base ball will recover from tbe injury o We have the money to get these players if that has been done it by the resistance offered rnd of it in abiding by regulations regarding the new league by the two older major AN IMPORTANT CONSTRUCTION we want them. We will rifle this league of leagues. Salaries must be brought down to being able to give his best services. In my its star players and have them jump con­ opinion the Federal League staff of umpires is reasonable figures or the game will cease to tracts. At no time in the year will a Coast flourish. This gambling in players, shifting AS TO RESERVE CLAUSE an especially competent one, and the trip to League magnate be safe from a raid. We West Baden will provide an opportunity for them back and forth with wires heavy laden, aren't starting this. The Coast League start­ with money, them to be prepared to enforce rules. I am ed it by getting a man to jump our contract. convinced that the public likes activity in Now we'll finish it.'' Stovall refused to say WILL SPELL RUIN Attorney Pepper Makes a State­ games. I have been considering a system in whether any legal proceedings will be insti­ for all those interested, players and magnates which I expect that tuted to keep Corhan within the Federal alike, if it keeps up much longer. The men, ment in the Federal Court Which THESE TWO CHARACTERISTICS League fold. in the Gilmore circuit have shown them­ will show promTnently in all our games. I selves stickers men of persistence and in­ Is Giving the Organized Ball have been considering a system to determine sistence and they have handled their craft the three most aggressive players in the Fed­ PACKER_PRESIDENT in an admirable fashion over a dangerous eral League during ,1915 and have awards course. The millions behind the Federals in­ made for the men chosen by a committee. It Magnates Some Concern* A Wealthy Citizen Succeeds Madison in the sure that league's success, and the sooner its would be distinctly understood that any hall opponents come to this realization the better player failing to run out an infield hit or high Leadership of the Kansas City Club Sale it will be for all concerned and the Federal BY HEYWOOD BROUN fly would be eliminated from the possibility of Bond* Progressing Favorably. League's opponents in particular." If ever N. Y., January 24. Local of selection. In all my years as a fan nothing the contentions of Organized Base Ball were NEW YORK, displeases me more than to see a ball player representatives of Organized Ball are alarmed KANSAS CITY, Mo., January 23. Charles dealt a staggering blow, this former power in 'pull up' on the way to first base." Umpires of the Western Exchange the construction put upon the new style Baird, president that close circle, who still has O. B.'s in­ at and managers will attend the schedule meet­ Bank, was last Monday chosen president of terests at heart, as well as the welfare of reserve clause by George ing of. the Federal League in Buffalo during the Kansas City Federal League Club for base ball itself, has landed that wallop. Wharton Pepper, counsel for the first week in February, when "Chief" 1915. The other officers chosen are Conrad the allied interests which are Brennan will formally announce the completed Mann, vice-president and chairman of the defending the suit brought by list of officials and give out instructions re­ executive committee; Dell D. Dutton. secre­ the Feds. The argument pre­ garding the umpires' trip. tary of the base ball company, and Fred L. NEWENGL'AND FIELD sented by Mr. Pepper is by Dickey, treasurer. The election took place no means pleasing to a num­ ia the oflice of D. J. Haff in the Commerce Tbe Federal League Now Virtually Certain ber of his clients, "The re­ BUFFALO BUDGET Building. Each of the officers, with the ex­ serve clause is no longer in ception of Dutton, is a member of the Board to Launch an Independent League Em­ effect," said Mr. Pepper. "In of Directors, which consists of nine local bracing the Most Desirable Cities. contracts as now drawn there A New Third Bastmau Secured By the business men. is a stipulation that 7."> per cent, of the money is to be Federal League The Training Place THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE By Heywood Bronn paid as a salary ;md that '25 Likely to Be Selected Within a Week. was named, but was not made public because NEW YORK, N. Y., January 24. By a J«. A, Gilmora per cent, of the annual sti­ it is not known whether two of tbe five simple problem in mathematics the authorities pend is in the form of au op­ By Edward Tranter named can act, as they were the only ones of the Federal League have figured out that, tion for a future contract. For instance, a man not present at the meeting. This list will be having lost money with eight clubs, they can signs for the 1913 season. If at the end of the BUFFALO, N. Y., January 'J5. The an given out later. It was announced that the James A. Gilmore make money with 16. \Vhatever decision is year the player and the team owner cannot Roum-ement of President additional $100,000 capital will be raised by rendered in Chicago it is certain that Mr. come to terms for 1916 the 1915 contract re­ that Bobby Vaughn, who played third base selling bonds, which will be placed on sale International Bisons, had Gilmore's organization will have one subsidi­ mains in force for 1910. At the end o* that last year for the immediately and that approximately $50.000 ary minor league next season, and pos»ibly two time there is no contract. It expires and the accepted a Federal League contract was not a of it has been raised. It is believed this fans. Home time ajfo or three. New England is the field coveted player' becomes a free agent free to sign big surprise to local amount was raised at the meeting, although by the Feds, and plans already are well under where he pleases. In the case of long-term Gilmore, while on a visit to Buffalo, mtde in­ no official announcement to that effect was the playing ability of way for the establishment of a league which contracts there is a like stipulation that at quiries regarding shall include the best cities of the Eastern the end of the contract, the old contract re­ V(,uf.hn and admitted there was a strong proba­ NO TEAM INTERFERENCE bility of a contract being offered the classy Association' and of the New England League. mains in force if there is no agreement for a Because of his business interests Mr. Baird According to present indications, the organiza­ new contract* but renTains in force for a little third sack?!'. Yauarhn, apparently, WHS induced by the fulness uf the check to take first declined to accept the presidency of the tion wi(l be composed of Springfield, Hart­ year only. At the end of that year the player club, but was persuaded by the other direct­ ford, New Haven and Bridgeport, now East­ becomes a free agent." the long jump from the ranks of Organized Ball. Vaughn ors to act. He stated, however, that he will ern Association cities, and Lowell, Lynn, Law­ WOULD GIVK PLAYERS ADVANTAGE merely act in an official capacity, as head of rence and Worcester, now New England cir­ IS" A GOOD PLAYER If Judge Landis decides Such contention makes it easily possible for the company and will hnve * nothing to do cuit strongholds. and a consistent batter. It was announced with the team itself, as this will be turned to declare the National Agreement null and any star player to become a free agent. It void tha would permit Ty Cobb to serve his time with that Vaughn would not play with tbe Buffed 8, over to the business manager. Mr. 'Baird then to proclaim that he wus although the local management had much to says he lias not the time to devote to the FEDS HOPE TO TAKE OVER the Tigers and former Bison to go over game itself and will not allow it to interfere open for the best offers from any club in do with getting the the existing clubs in their newly planned cir­ of clubs in Organized Ball to the independent organization. Tbe im­ with his business interests. Mr. Baird at base ball. Owners Vaughn will be offered one time attempted to buy the Boston Red cuit. On the other hand, if the Chicago case havo always contended, with a certain degree pression gained is that is decided adversely, the Fedi will go ahead of insincerity, that the reserve clause was Fielder Jones for hi« St. Louis Club. V:iu<*hn Sox and the deal came very near being closed. watched the third station with Roxcy Roach Rcwause of his business interests here he de­ with their plans just the lame. They belkve necessary to base ball, since it enabled the that they can induce a few of th» minor league their stars in face of at shortstop. Roach recently affixed his sig-- cided to pass up smaller cities to keep and will be between owners to come over to their standard in any the greater financial resources of the teams in nature to a Fed contract THE BOSTON PROPOSITION. case, and such magnates as refuse to come to th« larger cities. Mr. Pepper's argument third and second for the Buffeda. He ex­ pressed pleasure when he heard Vaughn had He came here from Michigan University, terms will have to fight a rivil team. Tha practically does away with this protection. where he was athletic manager from 1898 un­ loyalty of Jesse Burkett, of the Worcester Of course. H is not to bo supposed that the jumped to the Feds. Arrangements are un­ der way for til 1907. He was considered the most capa­ Club, to Organized Ball is doubtful, and it is counsel for Ban Johnson, Garry Herrrnann, ble athletic manager the big university ever believed that the Feds are counting on him to ct al., took the ground he did without con­ THE SOUTHERN TRAINING TRIP had and is also considered the best man that join their ranks. On the other hand, they sultation with his clients. It is evident, of the Buffeds. Manager Larry Schjafly lias could be secured for the presidency of the lo­ have no hope of arranging terms with Jim therefore, that the Feds win or lose ha*e been in the South for the past week selecting cal club. C. C. Madison, the retiring presi­ O'Rourke, of Bridgeport. Although their gained a point by their suit in Chicago. The suitable training grounds for his men. Ath­ dent, will be connected with the club as at- plans have not progressed so far in regard to old-style- perpetual reserve clause has been ens, Ga., seems to have first choice. Secre­ torney. There was no announcement about other territory, there is more than a possibil­ construed out of existence. tary John L. Kelly states the pitchers and players for the coming season. This will be ity that the Feds will endeavor to establish catchers will probably go South a week ahead taken up as soon as Manager George Stovall a minor league in the middle West and an­ of the rest of the team, so that when the arrives. He is said to be on his way here other in the South before the beginning of the UMPIRES TO TRAIN men are ready for real hard work they will from California, where he has been spending1 next campaign. A definite announcement of find- stiff batteries to oppose them. Kelly the Winter. the plans of Gilmore and his associates may will accompany the team to Georgia and look be expected early in February, when the President Gilmore Says the Members of His after the various business arraugements for league Staff Will Have to Get Into Condition the transportation and care of the players. FEDERAL SUCCESS WILL MEET IN BUFFALO. According to Secretary Kelly there will be will have plenty to do at Just Like the Ball Player. The Fed magnates two League this meeting, for in addition to founding new OTHER FEDERAL LEAGUE TEAMS Essential to Elevation of the Major circuits, it will be necessary to recast their By H. T. Brewer Game, at Least to a Higher Plane, Than own. There is no chance of Kansas City be­ within a radius of 100 miles from Athens in the major circuit. If it proves NEW YORK. N. Y., January IS. Spring and it is proposed to have a sort of tri-tenm ing kept Iraining for the umpires of the Federal It Has Heretofore Occupied. possible to put a club in Newark the Feds will series for the gfneral benefit of the players save much in mileage and will be in a posi­ League has been ordered by James A. Gil- OP each team. There will be no games play­ By Charles A. Lovell tion to make Pittsburgh one of their Western more, president of the independents. The ed this Spring on the way North. ' 'It is cities, instead of listing it with the East, as innovation embraces a ID-days' stay at West possible that the Buffeds will play the other NEW TORK, X. Y., January 24. If the is done now. Mr. Gilmore has gone on record Baden, Ind., during which period just prior Federal League teams and give public ex­ Federal League and its cause are sustained way as stating that there is no chance for a Fed to the opening of the Federal League "season hibitions,' ' said Mr. Kelly. ''In this by the courts what then / The interroga­ team in New York this season, but Mr. Gil- in April. William Brennan, chief of the um­ the'team can help defray some of its expense. tion is highly pertinent. Men high up in the more has been known to change his mind, and piring staff, will go over the rules with the Tbe idea of playing tbe college teams seems councils of Organized Ball are putting it, it is understood th-at Manhattan or The Bronx members of the staff and lead in the physi­ to have fallen away this year. The games on every hand, to the fan who doubtless is is still under consideration. Ultimately Buf­ cal conditioning that the league president in­ pc-ver flid draw and the college batteries as greatly bewildered by the maza of talk, one falo, Baltimore and Indianapolis will be drop­ sists upon. Umpires signed for service in the a rule are nervous and do not give the rcgn- way and another, and the singular attitude a ped. The idea of the Feds in continuous base Federal League include Bill Brennan, Barry lars real hard work. The Buffeds will go few of the really expert base ball writers are ball in major league cities, and sooner or later McCormick, F. Westervelt. James Johnstone, South about March 10. We will have about taking in. opposition to the independents and their forces will invade Cincinnati, Cleveland Harry Howell. M-. Finneran, W. Fyfe, 0. one month of steady work and if we have in favor of the old regime by which they Anderson and William Shannon. Johnstone warm weather, instead of tbe raw, cold weath­ have, in one way or another, become subsi­ or Detroit. ia a former National League umpire, who er of last Spring the Buffeds will return dized. "comes back" after a season with the Ameri­ North with a team that is in first-class shape. THE ONE ANSWER GRIFFITH BLAMED can Association, in which the big arbiter And if the general public will take a squi;it There is only one answer: Elevation of showed the . at . the roster of the Buffeds it will notice the standard of base ball to a higher plane SAME KEENNESS AOT P0WEB we have some team." than ever before. Improvement of the game Fielder Jones Holds the Washington Mana­ which made him one of the best of modern through competition. A mutually . high re­ ger Responsible for the Sad Plight oi rulers of the sauie while serving in the pio­ gard between player and magnate and a great­ neer major league. Barry MoCormick, Harry TO RAID* PACIFIC er loyalty both ways. Consideration of th? Pitcher Walter Johnson. Howell and ''Spike" Shannon are old-time fan, who makes base ball possible as a na­ CHICAGO, Ills., January 24. Clark Grif­ players, who have been polished up in the The Leap of Roy Corhan Back to the tional game and a profession and a certain fith is accused by Fielder Jone's of giving bass minors for duty as umpires. Westervelt and catering to his interests. The Federal League ball the hardest jolt of any one in the last Finneran have had major league experience San Francisco Club the Cause of a Cam­ should be given every possible help and all year because he induced Walter Johnson to and before going to the new league "Chief" paign of Reprisal Against Coast League. available assistance in its battle for recogni­ become a contract-jumper, thus shattering tho Brennan was a National League arbiter. In tion if for no other reason than these dreams idol of the base ball world. "Griff is more to can become a reality only through its suc­ a k-tter to the Eastern office of the Federal R. S. Ranson blame for the action of Walter Johnson than League Mr. Gilmore says that experiences of By cess. Irrespective of who is behind it, its Walter is himself,' 1 said the leader of the the pnst and first season of the .Federals will LOS AXGKLKS, Cal.. January 21. Short- cause is just. It is entitled to existence and Sloufeds, who was in attendance at the big aid in the establishment of a system in con­ stop Roy Corhan, Henry Berry, of San Fran­ patronage. There is plenty of room for a base ball trial Saturday. "There is no ques­ trol that will make for the highest type of cisco, and the. Pacific Coast League have third major league, but one rut should be tion at all but that Johnson believed he had discipline. Federal League players will have started something, the finish of which cannot guarded against by the new organization. It a perfect right to sign with the Feds, be­ to conduct themselves as gentlemen and be­ be foretold. That there will be a ''com**- should refrain from too close an association cause he had kept faith with the Washington, have in a clean and sportsmanlike manner at baTTt'' unless the independents change their with the National and American Leagues so Club and had given it the opportunity to bid, 11 times, explained Mr. Gilmore. Further­ mode of attack, is certain. It was started that charges of "trust" cannot be hurled at for his services after the offer he had re­ more, they will hare to keep in the best of when C'orban broke his contract with the St. the triad of base ball circuits. ceived from me. Then came the flood of abuse physical condition if they want to draw sal- Louis Federals, signed with Henry Berry, of LYNCH FAVORS FEDS that was handed out by the American tries. the Seals, sent back the advance money he Tersely put. these are the views of Thomas Leaguers because he had signed with the Feds. WON'T TOLERATE ROUGH STUFF accepted from the Sloufeds and informed J. Lynch, Former president of the National No one could have acted in a more honor­ Fielder Jones he had quit tbe Federals for the League, who is wintering at New Britain, able way than he had. The mistake he marts "More than 90 per cent, of the players Seals. George Stovall outlined the Federal was to consent to meet Griff and his lawyer* realize fully what the Federal League has head­ Conn. Mr. Lynch is decidedly neutral. He campaign. Inridently he had heard from looks at the present situation in base ball without having some of his own friends along done for them. A comparatively small per­ quarters, though he made no such announce­ certainty that any centage have a mistaken idea that owing to from a viewpoint utterly devoid of favoritism. with him. It is almost a ment, for he said he knows definitely He leans neither one way nor the other, and man's will would be broken in the'course of the fact that because we took them from Or­ HIS LEAGUE WILL DO. conference closeted with seven- ganized Ball irrespective of what they do WHAT coming as they do from merely a business a nine-hour they will be taken care of for the full term of "Unless Corhan comes back to the Federals man with an intimate knowledge of base men opposing him, as was Johnson. He never this Pacific Coast League will be in trouble ball, his opinions undoubtedly command at­ should have consented to £o into a closed their contracts. Whether or not the Federal men on his side, Lcasue has n long contract with a player docs all the time.*' declared Stovall. * 'Hitherto, tention and keen interest. Most probably room unless ho had as many we have respected Pacific Coast League con­ they carry with them some real convictions as Griff had. Now Johnson is discredited by »ot signify that we will tolerate unruly ac­ over, but the blama tions of any nature. I do not think any tracts. Hereafter we will not respect them which will be planted firmly in the minds of base ball fans the country court would uphold one of our player's con­ I promise that.. The Pacific Coast League those who hearken to his views. "Financial­ should be laid at Griffith's door instead of kt tracts ii the player himself did not fulfill hii has no 'come-back' it a player jumps a con­ ly and in every other way it would be suici­ thu pitcher >." 1O SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 30, 1915 erosive as well as offensive. While it might INDIANAPOLIS ITEMS iOt be the best economy in the world to send BALTIMORE BULLETIN , $6000 player to perform in Lynn or Lowell, t wonld pay much better than to keep him on Speculation as to Judge Landis' View of the Not Concerned Greatly About the Trust he bench in Brooklyn or St. Louis. The Feds Suit Business Manager Watkins and lave more players than th«y need right now, Issue Submitted to Him Latest News of and most of them are under long-term con- Team Manager Bill Phiilrps Strictly on racts. Every new star seized from the Na- the Baltimore Club Plans and Moves. ional or American League means that a play­ Their Jobs: er already on the payroll must be displaced, By Emanuel Daniel and it is in its own minor league that the BALTIMORE, Md., January 25. Jnst at By Jack Vedock |"eds hope to regain in part the money which present we are very busy trying to figure out INDIAJNAPOLIS, Ind., January 25. The :hey were forced to pay for excess baggage. what Judge Landis is thinking about that in­ "trust-busting" suit of the Federal League before the United States District Court in junction »uit argument which was concluded Chicago has been responsible for a slump in BROOKLYN BRIEF before him on Saturday. The unhappy the base ball news market, and little of par­ thought in connection with the suit is proba­ B«j. U. 8. Pat. Office. ticular interest in Federal circles has occured bly that no matter which side gctt the better here dnring the past week or 10 days. Presi­ The Fans Sick of Law and Lawyers in oi the opinion of Judge Landis, the case will THE VICTOR TRADE MARK dent J. Edward Krause, of the local club, is be continued in some other way. If the in Florida and will remain there for a month Connection With Base Ball Outsiders esteemed Windy City jurist could find some ON ATHLETIC SUPPLIES cr so. In the meanwhile General Manager Who Have Crowded the Player Off the way to put an end to the whole business cf W. II. Watkins and his corps of solicitors the courts, he would be givins the game the Stands for have been busy engineering the sale of $100,- Stage Latest Brooklyn Team News. greatest boon that has ever yet fallen to its Highest Quality and Satisfaction 000 in bonds, which were recently issued, lot. But the law is a funny proposition and I and from all reports the Hoosiers will have By Wm. J- Granger gives a man seeking trouble almost endless FULLY GUARANTEED no trouble in disposing of the new stock. BROOKLYN', N. Y., January 24. The time opportunities for continuing a squabble with Official Outfitters for the Manager Phillips writes regularly from his is drawing nigh when the limelight will be as many sides to it as home at Charleroi, Pa., but so far has had taken away from the mag-nates, whether they THE GREAT AMERICAN PASTIME. Federal League nothing new to give out regarding players. like it or not, and the fans will welcome the Around here, undoubtedly hs in every other Bill is arrival of that time. We have been com­ place, there will be ;t feeling of great relief SATISFIED WITH THE LINE-UP pelled to listen to so much talk of temporary when this court article of base ball will have permanent injunctions, jurisdic­ Victor Sporting Goods Co. of the Hoosiers now and is resting on his injunctions, been relegated to the rear and the real thin? oars. According to his latest letter, he re­ tion and all the rest of the musty old law put over in the centre of the stage. This Springfield, Mass. ceived word from Al Kaiser to. the effect business that all fandom is beginning to won­ court business is doing the sport v/hat may der if base ball the regular old-fashioned prove an irreparable harm and the longer it that the player had not made an affidavit going to come back. The tlnly charging the local club with breaking faith kind is ever is continued the more does the game suffer. lawsuit that will interest us in the future will From a base ball standpoint this town of will1 him last Sirmmer. A story to this cf to forever enjoin the magnates feet was circulated a short time ago and is be an action ours has not been very active during the past THE TRAINING PLANS . said to have come from Garry Herrmann. from taking the centre of the stage. Have week. Secretary Goldman returned from a you ever stopped to consider that it is mighty little junket down South, and while there has Williams also said that plans for the train­ Kaiser, in his letter to Phillips, recounted the North Side team had been fact that -he had asked for his release last little that you have b'een been no official decision in the matter, it is ing trip of the Summer, as illness in his family forced him BEADING ABOUT THE PLAYERS generally believed that the Terrapins will completed. Tinker and his players will leava to leave the team. Pitcher Fred Falkenberg in the public prints this Winter! And it is for Shreveport on March 8. A telegram wired Mr. Watkins several days ago for his the players that the dear old patient public is TRAIN AT SOUTHERN PINES, from there last week said that the taking of uniforms. He is at Champaign, Ills., where interested in, although at the rate the mag­ North Carolina. Secretary Goldman visited Shreveport into the Te*as League would in be has been engaged to assist Coach Huff, nates are going on one would imagine that the resort and found the town very anxious n» way interfere with the training plans of of the University of Illinois base ball team, the fans are dying to hear all about the meu to have the local Federals back for the 1915 Tinker, as the Texas Leaguers would have » in coa-ching the "Suckers" for their Sprinj who profit because of the popularity of base preliminary stunts. The golf club has taken park ~«f their own, while the Fair Grounds campaign. "Falky" is a former student and ball. It has got so now that each Winter in the grounds used last year, but the Mayor diamond wonld be li«ld for the Chicago player of Illinois and it will be his duty to League consists of the washing of dirty linen. of the city has arranged so that another crowd. It is the plan of Manager Tinker to NURSE ALONG THE PITCHERS. There has been so much of it that the public playing field can be built. A stand will be stay right in Shreveport until about April 6, is gradually becoming convinced that the Na­ erected, and while some financial assistance is then start back toward Chicago, playing as He writes that there is quite a bit of promis asked by the powers that be of the North ing talent in the Illini squad and he ii giving tional Game has been debauched uutil it is many exhibition games as possible on the re­ nothing more or less than a purely money- Carolina resort, there will be no trouble on turn journey. all of the youngsters the "once over" for the making scheme. And it is not the players thi« score, inasmuch as the amount is very local club. Bill Rariden, Falkenberg 1 s star alone who are responsible for this. The mag­ small. Manager Knabe is particularly fond battery jnate, is wintering at his home in nates themselves started it. Here it is only a of Southern Pines as a training camp and a FEEDRAL LEAGUE FACTS Bedford, Ind., and has been spending much few weeks away from the time that the teams definite announcement that the place has of his time in the timber with dog and gun been selected will probably be forthcoming was are to start South for their training trips The Baltimore Club has decided not to re-enyae* Bill wrote some time ago that hunting and instead of the public being fed on the old during the week. The player committee of otitflelder Johnny Bate*. He was sijnied for one year good in his part of the State and that he was nutritious fan-food, as to what are'the chauces the local club during the past week an­ only, and came to the Baltimore Club as a free auent, getting in prime shape to don the old uniform nounced that in March. Bill is one of the hardest-working of the rookies being able to beat out some of News comes from San Francisco that shortstop Roy catchers in the country today, and no doub the regulars for jobs, the OUTFIELDEK JOHNNY BATES Corhan. signed by the Chicago Federal Club, has PUBLIC PRINTS ARE FILLED jumped back to Organized Ball by signing with th« he is itching to feel the impact of a few fas wonld not be signed to a 1915 contract. He San Franclsoo Club. ome> in his big mitt. The signed contracts o: with what this or that magnate thinks of this was a free agent when he was signed here Manager Joe Tinker, of the Chifeds, Is dlcker!n« TEXTOR AND BILLIARD or that magnate. There is not a word about last season and his contract only ran to the the players that the public is supposed to close of the year. The Terrapin outfield in with Jimmy Sliecltard. who has been shelved as man­ rare arrived at Fed headquarters. Both play ager of the Cleveland A. A. team. Joe wants th* make heroes of, to the everlasting monetary 1915 will consist of Benny Meyer in right, veteran as a utility out fielder. ers are reported to be keeping in good shape gain of the laid magnates*. As "Rube"' Guy Zinn in centre, and Duke Duncan in left. George Mullin, who is wintering here, is look Goldberg would say, "It's all wrong; it's all The last-named should be a topnotcher during "Jack Ryan will not be with the Federal LatfftM ing more like the Mullin of old as the Winter wrong," and some day the club owners are the coming season, as he was showing vastly next season. The deal for him is off." This was days go by_. George has been working out a the statement issued last week by George Storill. going to awaken to the fact, but it may then improved form toward the close of the past manager of the Kansas City Feel*. intervals in local gymnasiums and taking be too late. Because of the law doings in year. McCandless will be the extra man, wWi long hikes, which have aided in keeping his Chicago not a bit of news has cropped out Hack Simmons and Enos Kirkpatrick ready Treasuter Walter S. Ward, of the Brooklyn Club. weight down. Incidentally, Mullin says he about the Brooklyn Federal League team for denies emphatically a rumor that the scale of prices has discovered a new ball with which he for duty if necessary. This pair will proba­ at Washington Park is to be raised. The same prices a couple of weeks and since writing the nbove bly act as infield substitutes. The infield will will prevail next season as last year. hopes to fool the boys next season. He re we have promised to refuse to add to the he the same as last year Swacina, first base; fuses to tell anything of the secret of pitching Charley Peal was very much annoyed yesterday to feis new "twister," but says it is a sort o VAIN-GLORY OF THE MAGNATES Knabe, second base; Doolan, shortstop; read a dispatch from St. Louie to the effect that ha fadeaway which breaks over the corners like by absolutely refusing to accept anything they Walsh, third base. A deal for catcher Mike had jumped to the St. Muls Feds. "I have never even may do or lay as news. The news has £0t Simon, of the St. Louis Feds, had been start­ been approached by the Feds." said Deal. a bolt. It is only a little over a month from ed, but nothing came of it. Jacklitsch, Rus­ now till the Hoosiers will gather here to to deal with the players or it won't be ne\ys W. D. "Polly" Perritt. the Cardinal pitcher. wM make as far as we are concerned. This is a tip sell and Kerr were the catchers at the close recently jumped to the Pittsburgh Federals, bought an THE SPRING TRAINING TRIP for either Manager Lee Magee or Business last year, with Quinn, Suggs, Wilhelm, Con- automobile last week with part uf the advance money Manager Dick Carroll, or both of them, lo ley, Yount and Frank Smith as pitchers. It ho received from the Federals. The car is a four- to Valdosta, Ga., where the fans are eagerly is probable that before the. season starts a awaiting their coming. The people of Val get back on the job at Washington Park and cyljnder roadster. hand out the sort of news thut the public deal or two will be arranged by Manager dosta are highly enthused over the prospect o Knabe. Robert V«uffhan. third bascman of the Buffalo In­ entertaining big league champions, and th wants. Every one would like to know some­ ternational league Club last season, has signed a two Hoosiers are certain to get a royal welcome thing about the probable line-up of the Tip years' contract with the Federal League, it was an­ Mr. Watkins has already arranged a numbe Tops the coming season. Under the present nounced last week. It has not been decided which club of exhibition games with Southern collegi conditions it is utterly impossible to get a CHICAGO CHAT will have his services. teams at Valdosta, and the team may dro; word of news about the players that are sup­ Manager Bill Phillips, of Indianapolis, has signed off at several college towns on the way Nort! posed to go OB the training trip for the No Chance for a Federal League Club in Harry Billiard, pitfher, and fieorce Tester, catcher, to stage practice games. Indianapolis fan simple reason that everybody seenis to Ijo who have been with the H nosier Fcds since the new who have been following the base ball legs too busy with the law end of the game to pay Newark, N. J. The Chifeds Willing to league was formed. Edward Krause. president of the any attention to the more important part club, left for Florida laat week, to remain several tangle are inclined to think that it wil weeks. eventually result in bringing that of keeping the enthusiasm of the fans Buck the Cubs on the Season Schedule. from dying out for the want of news about Charlie Carr, well-known first baseman. has obtained ABOUT PEACEFUL CONDITIONS the players. By James Crusinberry * big contract for his company at Indianapolis tn in the base ball world. It is generally be supply wool hose for one of tho armies emucert tn the licvcd that the war cannot last much lonjre BUSINESS MANAGER CARROLL CHICAGO, Ills., January 23. During this European war. The hose are to have l«-inch tops and many of the old-time fans here are pre was expected to be at Washington Park bv exciting week in between court sessions Presi­ to range from 1M4 to IL'/i In adzes. He Is to furniah dieting that the Federals will be taken int this time. When he called at the newspaper dent James A. Gilmore, of the Federal League, 1000 pairs a week. the organization as a major league. Tha offices a couple of weeks ago for a formal in­ expressed Tegret that the league would be un­ Relatives of otitflelrier Leslie Mann, of the Boston the Federals mean to flght it out to a bitte troduction he promised the newspaper boys able this season to place a team in Newark, Braves, said, in Lincoln. Neb.i last week, that Mann finish has been more than made evident here that within a week or 10 days he would be at N. J. "I have received two communications had signed a two year.' contract with the Chicago and officials at Fed headquarters are taking a the ball park every day to hand out some to place a team there next Spring," said Gil- Federals. Mann, however, strenuously denies the story; optimistic view of the whole affair. news about the team. But Dick is still among more. "I was obliged to write that we could and Manager Tinker also states that he ended nego­ the missing. It is to be regretted, too, for not do so. I think it would be a good propo­ tiations with Mann some timp ago. just now any news items about the players sition for a team, and certainly Newark is It is «aid that base hall players are a greedy lot, would be more welcome than ever. The only entitled to major league base ball, but we yet there is a case which points in the other direc­ FEDERAL ALLIES news of the players that the fans set now is cannot now disturb our circuit." tion. Robert B. Ward announced last season that the when they flop one way or the other, and it NEXT SEASON'S CONFLICTS men on the Tip Top team would share in the profits Plans for Forming One or More Mine is needless to say that that sort of reading of the club. At the end of the season not a atafl* Base ball for 1915 in Chicago will start player asked what his share was to be. Leagues, in Affiliation W"i!h the Federa does not make » hit with the public. Al­ with a grand conflict if the present plans of though President Robert B. Ward some time magnates are carried out. When the big day Fielder Jones has let fall one of those blows he has League, Progressing Favorably. ago said that it was not at all sure that the fans will have their choice of threatened for Ed rhigdale. of tile .Seattle Club. Brooklyn Club would arrives, the News comes from Indianapolis that Emil Huhn. the going over to the West Side or out North, Seattle first bawman, has jumped to the Hoosicr' By Heywood Broun GET CY FALKEyBERG for the Cubs and Chifeds are booked to be­ trust busters, where Manager Bill Philllr* will use NEW YORK, N. Y., January 23. The Fed the tip is now out that the lanky pitcher is gin the fray at home on the same day. While him behind tho bat as relief for Bill Itariden. «ral League is making good progress in it sure to be found with the Tip Tops the com­ none of the schedules has been officially adopt­ Another store league yarn was busted recently. It plans to found a minor league system of it ing season. If Cy is brought here Magee will ed yet, it is known that April 14 has been seems that the donwmtths had Cy Falkenberg, the own. IT. T. Brewer, secretary to Robert B. have a corking good pitching staff. Scatpn, agreed upon as the starting date in the Na­ elongated hurler. who helped the Indianapolis Feds Ward, vice-president of the Federal League, Falkenberg, Marquard, Finneran and Nick tional, American and Federal Leagues. The cop the fit!more rag la^t season, all signed up with admitted yesterday that he had been in con­ Cullop, not to mention Jim Bluejacket and Cubs opened the season away from home last the Brookfeds, l«it Manager Bill Phillips, of the ference during the greater part of the after­ Ed Lafitte, make quite a nifty hurling corps. year, so are booked "to open at home this year Roosters, declares that, tho ex-Toronto flinger hat » noon with two club owners from New Eng­ With any kind of support behind the kind of with the White Sox billed for St. Louis or three years' contract with tho champions. land. One of the men was an owner of an pitching these birds can dish ont, it will take Detroit. The Chifeds started last season on That part of Organi/^d Ball which plays its home Eastern Association club, while the other had some hustling to keep Brooklyn away from the the road and expect to begin the battle this fames in (rreater New York mvcs something to one of the same status in the New England League. top of the ladder. It might also be mentioned year at Weeghman park regardless of the the leading members of the Federal League. Edward Neither man committed himself definitely to right here that there is a youngster on the counter attraction over West. Hanlon, of tho Baltimore Terrapins, was the mentor Tip Tops' list that will bear watching. of every manager now in New York. "Wild Bill" the Federal League, but both sought informa­ WANTS TO OPPOSE CUBS Honovan WM under Hanlon in Brooklyn, and Mo tion as to the plans of the ?>ds for HE IS MARTIN WALSH, Secretary Williams, of the North Side club, Oraw and Robinson learned the came from him i» ESTABLISHING A NEW CIRCUIT. a younger brother of Big Ed Walsh, for years talked about the schedule yesterday, but not Baltimore. Another visitor, according to Mr. Brewer, one of the greatest pitchers in the game. Like officially, as it will not be adopted for some Shortstop Rozy Roach ran hare the management of was an official of a league in the South, who Ed Efeffer, the pitching sensation of the weeks yet. Williams aided in framing the the Buffalo International League Club if he does the declared that his organization would be glad Biooklyn Nationals last season, yonng Wnlrli | dates last Spring., and as soon as he was as- double jump back to the Bisons. Rosy was to b« to go over to the Feds in a body if it could \v-a-, raised in a hue ball atmosphere. Pfcf- I sured yesterday that the Cubs would open offered the job when he jumped to the Buffalo PVd- be assured of protection in case of a compro­ fer's older brother was a big league pitcher I here, he announced that if he could have any- erals and he can have it if he jumps back. But then, mise should eventually be effected between and Ed-had the benefit Eddie Collins being on the Virginia Lengue w>me several years a«o. he ran out of leagues is not due entirely to a this that if there is anything in ''hunches" team, besides a new manager. But the Chi­ Martin Walsh should be one of the sensa­ tobacco while making a jump and traded an out fielder LUST FOR MORE TERRITORY. feds will have a great crowd at the start, if with his club to the manager i-f the Huntington, tions of the Federal League the coming sea­ they have to oppose nothing more than the W. Va.. team for a ten-cent p«rka«e. This has tht Tk« move to acquire additional clubl it de son. opening on the West Side." Bnenabta bird iioc story beatca a dtj JANUARY 30, 1915 SPORTING LIFE 11 News of the Fraternity \ Sayings in the Southland o have been exceptions, striking exceptions, in o park, which will fee one of tlie beat to be found in CONTRACT-JUMPING IS DISAP­ which the human side of the individual has LATEST DOINGS IN PRESIDENT ffny minor league city In the counuy. Enlisting the been paramount and the owners' side played support of Jake K. Newman, one of the richest young out of all proportion to the true merits of men of the South, A. J. Helnemann. president of the PROVED BY FRATERNITY the case. Unfortunately, it is these excep­ KAVANAUGH'S FIELD Pelican club, has closed a deal for the erection of the tions which stand out in such boldness, even new part on what are known as tlie White City ground*, at. Ideal location for a ball park. The site against the hvindred and one other decisions adjohu what was known as Athletic Park, where the President Fultz Places Himself for which only the highest praise could be The Chattanooga Club Facing the Pelicans played In their banner day* several years ago. given. It is quite possible, too, that the con­ The new park will be up-to-date in every particular. struction of the supreme court of base ball Tlie Pelican Park grandstand will be moved over, but Squarely on Record and De­ was not the game's big mistake and that it Player-Hold-Out Problem, But will be enlarged by the addition of an open air*stand. was essential that the organization be cen­ New bleachers will be built, and the seating capacity nounces the Bad War-Time tred and controlled in its early development Serious Trouble Not will be rooru tlun 10.(HM), or about 4000 more than by the. moneyed force. Charley F.hbcts was Anticipated can be .seated at Uie ulU part. All but tlie main sec­ the author of that now famous saying three or tion of tlie grandstand will be new. But the beauty Practice in Plain Language. four years ago: "Base ball is still in its in­ News From Other Parts* in the new grounds to fans and players alike will be fancy." Mr. Ebbets is wise in his genera­ In the size of the playing fleld. For the last seven tion, .but he is about the only one who does years the Pels have been playing in a field where a BY JACK RYDER BY LAW-RENCE home run Inside the fence was impo*ible, a triply not believe (if, in fact, he still holds that be­ H. SMITH possible only when a hit to a certain corner and where CINCINNATI, o:, January 23. Dave Fultz lief) that base ball has not thrown off its CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., January 23. many a uall that has lilt the fence went only for a has finally risen to the occasion and pointed swaddling clothes. The time comes when a Manager McCormick reached Chattanooga single. Emerging from this cigar-box, Uie Pelicans out the harm that contract-jumpers are doing chird ^ early in the week and things in the local base are going to a playing fleld that will be larger than ______to the game. Fultz has caused BE GOVERNED BY REASON ball world began to hum that on which the Xew York (Hants play. Tho White a bit of trouble in base ball, again. While the manager I ^y grounds are not only splendidly located, but It is and not by the rod or the do-as-I-say plan. -n a va I au lnuu*»se Place, and that imrt of it given over to but on this poiut he comes It is well enough to govern the players :u had technically beeu manfully to the front. All cation for the past few the ball club la more than Wtt feet deep by more than contract-jumpers are barred first by this more or less crude method, bin 400 feet wide. The foul-line* at Pelican Park were that time has passed and the owners must months he got in quite a only 235 feet; that at the new park will be 23$ feel. from the Players' Fraternity, bind themselves to their own best interests iittle work on the side by Tho consummation of tills deal brings A. J, Heini'- and Fultz is out in an inter­ and be arbitrary to the point of czarism it' > t-ing several of the local mann into tlie limelight as "one of tlie most progres­ view in which he denounces they do not anticipate the tVend of things and players in their home towns sive young men in base ball. Last season wasn't a them and their kind in no cut their cloth accordingly. The organization and practically closing con­ big mwiey-malteT here,, but under Heinemann's ad­ uncertain manner. He says of the Base Ball Players' Fraternity, which. tracts with them. Many of ministration It was a big improvement over the twi> that contract-jumpers are after a hard fight for recognition, is now the players have already sign­ prefloua years, and but for n rainy siege of over srix causing a loss of confidence firmly established, was a step in the direc­ ed 1915 papers, but it is pos­ weeks, when the team was doing its best work all local in the game, which may be­ tion of broader representation for the players sible that the cut in the sal­ attendance records would have beeo* brokeu. come irreparable. He declares ary limit from $1000 to in the government of base ball. Wisely, no NEWS NOTES Dave Fulti that in his long connection doubt, the Fraternity has moved slowly, but Harry McCormiok $ri'JOO will cause a few hold­ with base ball he never knew just so sure as this is written, it is pointed outs among the Lookouts. Gabby Street, former battery mate of Walter John­ of a case where a big league game was not to a more equitable arrangement of this very Several players had already signed before be­ son, nan been appointed captain of the Nashville Club, played strictly on its merits and where every question now under discussion. It will come, fore the change in the limit was passed at according to Manager Bill SwarM, man on both teams did not try to win for too, not tomorrow or even a year from to­ the Fall meeting and it would hardly be hu­ I>on Flynn, one of the heaviest hitteis of the West­ his side. But he warns the players that the morrow. for, as said before, large bodies man nature if they did not object and object ern 'Association in 19U has been signed by the At­ practice of contract-jumping will be followed move slowly. But the sooner it comes the strenuously to the loss of about $50 a month lanta Club. Since he has been leleased by Muakogee, by suspicion among the fans that such each. Harris, the first-baseman from Michi­ Flynn was a free agent and at liberty to sign with better it will be for base ball and all con­ whomsoever he pleased. players would not hesitate or think long cerned. gan, has evidently heard that the Cincinnati about throwing a gome of ball if the financial Reds were after his services, and he has de­ Since tlie trading of Marcan, of Birmingham, to inducement was strong enough. His is a fair veloped the most severe case of hold-out that the Pacific Coast League, several other players have warning, because that is just what the fans has confronted the local management. No kicked over tlie traces and demanded that Manager are thinking about the leaping athletes. It ABUSES OF POWER really serious trouble is anticipated in the Mo'.eroortli either meet their salary demands or trade is, perhaps, too severe to assert that a jumper Spring, however. General financial conditions them to the same league. would throw a game of ball. As a matter of A Chicago Critic Quotes the Records to are such that ball players should be well eon- Little Hock has entered the fleld for the sen-ice.* of fact, most jumpers become »uch through ig­ tent to know that for seven months they will Clyde Wares, utility inflelder of the St. Louis Browns. norance. They do not realize the binding Show That Players Were Actually draw salary every two week*, even if that The new Southern League club wants to sign Ware* nature of a contract and do not understand salary is not quite as large as they would A3 manager, but Wk-JiiU, of the Western League, ha* how dishonorable it is to jump a signed Forced Out of the Game. wish. McCormick looks to be in first-class first claim on, his services, according to reports. agreement. They have been pampered and condition. After he was hit in the head by a Marcan, for five years second baseman of the Birm­ catered to so long that they think that every­ By Hugh S. Fullerton pitched bal! last Summer he lost weight rap­ ingham Southern League team, has been traded to the CHICAGO, Ills., January 23. Whether T.OS Angeles Club, of the Pacific Coast League. The thing is coming to them and do not appreciate it idly. He evidently thinks that he has re­ details of the deal have not been made public, but It that they are in honor bound to respect their wins or loses, the Federal League has made covered enough to play a regular position in Is understood tliat two strong players will be turned contracts. The writer does not even think a big hit with the 8000 base ball players of the eutfield. He has only one tried player, over to Birmingham. that even the most flagrant contract-jumper America by its suit to enjoin the forces of Jack Johnson, for the garden positions, with Organized Base Ball from bribing the players Pitcher Jack Frost, the biggest asset on the Water- would even consider a proposition to throw two bushers to fight it out for the third berth. bury Club for the past two seasons, has been sent by a game of ball. He jumps because he doesn't under contract with the Feds to jump. The Harry Shanley, who had the misfortune to Owner Somers to the New Orleans team. Frost wa-* know any better, but he does know better Federals prepared evidence that at one time break his leg last season, states that the tried out by Xew Orleans In 1912, but was subse­ than to be dishonest on the field and so he the president of a National League club had member is in perfect shape. He remained in quently sold to WaUrbury. He has the distinction of would not commit the latter crime. As Fultz more than a dozen ball players under sus­ Chattanooga until the holidays, when he went being one of the tallest men In but ball, standing points out, however, the general run of fans pension and unable to get employment. to St. Louis, his former home. There he six feet five inches. may look at it differently. To the business THE CASE OF JACK HARPER gave his leg a stiff try-out by playing soccer William Bernhard. veteran pitcher of the OevelamL man, a man who would deliberately jump a is one that the Feds will tell. Harper foot ball. Balenti, another Lookout who had Nape, known in the Southern Ijeague as manager of contract would do almost anything else for was the same kind of an accident last year, seems th« Nashvllta and Memphis teams, ia to return to money. This is the load of suspicion which pitching for the Reds at a salary of $4500. to be in pretty good shape. He has coached this circuit as a coach for young pitchers, tlte an­ the jumpers are forcing base ball to carry, In one game he hit Frank Chance three times the University of Chicago foot ball team dur­ nouncement being made that he has been engaged by and if continued much further by Federal with pitched balls, the last one rendering ing tlie past season and under his guidance the Chattanooga Cub In that capacity. He will re­ League activity will disrupt the game, no Chance unconscious. .Chance accused Harper the team has had its most successful season. main with the Lookouts until SO days after the season matter how the case in Chicago may be de­ of hitting him purptsely and informed the The locals will start the training season with starta. La»t season Bemliard pitched la tfci BOW de­ pitcher of his intention of "putting him out funct Union cided. of the business." That \Vinter President 22 players trying for positions. Of these 11 Murphy made a- trade with Cincinnati. Chance are old Chattanooga players while the others insisted upon having Harper in the trade. are newcomers. In another month or six EXPENSES THE PLAYER'S DAY Cincinnati traded Harper to Chicago and the weeks they will begin to drift into town. (By Connie Sfack) I've broken up the grand old Cubs offered Harper a salary of $1500. NEW PARK FOR NEW ORLEANS Eventually Chance told Harper that he had him; that he And set the old gang free. the Player, Through His Fra­ either would sisin that contract or quit. XEW OULEANS. La.. January 23. Xew Orle«n* For If 1 had not busted it ternity, Will Have a Representative Upon Harper appealed to the Commission, which de­ is to return to her own this season with a new ball It would have busU'd me. clined to hear his case and he was out of base the National Game's Governing Board. ball, and never has been back. By Herbert O. Daley THERE WERE OTHERS NEW YORK, N. Y., January 21. Every Mike Griffin, Mike Kelly and Walter Thorn- nee in a while a question comes up of vital ton were all driven from base ball. So was import which is dismissed or overlooked on Bob Spade. Jack Pftester, pitcher of the the ground that the time is not ripe Cubs for years, was "waived" out of the to league and banished THE when he refused to obey ORIGINAL. thrash it out or institute a campaign in its favor. Grantland Rice brought up one of orders and sign for what Milwaukee wanted these questions in the "Tribune" last Thurs­ him to play for about one-third his salary day, and it had to dp with the make-up of under his Chicago contract. More than 200 the National Commission the supreme court players have thus been driven out of the of base ball. It is not altogether a new ques­ gamel As an illustration of the power of tion. It has been pointed out more than once the owners, one Spring Overall, Brown and iy fair-minded critics that this base ball Pfiester, of the Cubs, agreed to hold out for court is not truly representative, insomuch as more salary. They agreed to stick together. the players themselves have no voice in the Finally Murphy gave them a compromise in­ settlement of controversies which arise so crease and they signed. The night they frequently and in which they have so much at signed an officer of the club remarked that stake. This may not be the time to strike they would or plead for a more equitable arrangement PAY DEARLY FOR ITI with Organized Base Ball so deeply engrossed Note what happened. Murphy practically in a war with the Feds and in the entangle­ drove Overall off the team. As soon as ment of the courts, but that is no reason why Pfiester commenced to weaken through an a beginning should not be made. Large bodies arm injured in pitching. Murphy pushed him move slowly, and truly the National Commis­ into the minors: when Pfiester rebelled he sion is a vejy. very large body literally as was driven out of the game. When Brown well as metaphorically. Then, too, any cam­ hurt a leg and it seemed he was done as a paign, no matter how strong, requires much pitcher Murphy sent him to Louisville. Two time to get results. Look how clubs insured me they never waived a claim MUCH PREACHING AND PLEADING on Brown or were asked to do so. Later, it took to miike a start in numbering the Bill Grayson, owner of the Louisville Club, foot ball players. Base ball has been built sprung a sensation by producing letters show­ on a firm foundation, so far as its govern­ ing that Murphy sent Brown to Louisville under the condition that h* never be per­ BYE ment is concerned, but its supreme court is not fairly constituted, made up as it is of mitted to get back into the major leagues. three members the president of the National I.cague, the president of the American League LO, THE POOR INJUN J and »n owner in the National League, who WHISKY x'ts as chairman. This working arrangement Pltttburth "Pott" was the game's big mistake, and I am in Were I a base ball player hearty accord with what Grantland Rice said PATTERSON I would not ba a star, PHILADELPHIA on Thursday. It will bear repeating: I would not be a Matliewaon. "The Coraralwlon controlling the destinies of ten Or e'eu a Ch«rl«r Oarr. tlmusnnd players am! mjiry do/en leagues should be I would not lie a Tyrus Cobto, Our Trademark No. 6 is Registered in U. S. Patent Office as No. 69,360 ci-mpo«pd of five m*n tlie president* of the two major A CoUlns. James or Plank; leagues, two representatives fri>m the Players' Fra­ I would not be an Archer or ternity'ami a fifth niemtcr as chairman, to be chosen A Gowdy. christened Hank; You'll Find It Popular to the other four. Then an» Injustice could be taken I would not b* a Wagner. in the leading clubs and hogtelries in Philadelphia, to a fairer rourt. Tlic player is certainly entitled to Or a Jotinaon or a. Carer. ai well as an Broadway or equal representation upon any Commission controllinz I would not be a L«e Maeeo, 5th Are. In the neck of every bottle Is a tlie game. And he will be a good bit or a jellyfish Or e'en on« called Sherry. hies lie makes a stand for this right." I wou'.d not be a regular New Silvered Device And libor for my kale: permitting an absolutely THE EXCEPTIONS COUNT I'd like to have an ea»y time free flow without ia any way affecting the color or Before going any further it may be well And still keep out of jail. purity of the contents. t" say that, in W opinion, the National Com­ I would not like expressions Keep a Bottle on Tour Sideboard. Put Up Only in Full Quarti mission has been gifted with some of the That might my beauty warp: attributes of Solomon and has been amazing­ All I want's an Iron-clad contxao' PATTERSON & COANE, Philadelphia ly fair ia the majority of Iti rulings. There X» juat tit nound lute TJwrpe. 12 SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 30, 1915

DEVOTED TO BASE BALL MBX AXD MKASTRKS "WITH MALICE TOWARD XOXE AXD CHARITY FOR ALI." EDITOR FRANCIS C. UICHTER

people from their editorials." President Wilson is now ness, stable alike for employer and employe, requires special qualified for a place on the National Base Ball Commission rules for the conservation of indispensable assets; and the and to a seat in the councils of the major league magnates, only practicable method of such conservation that has yet porting Htfe (speciallyduring war times. But from whom do the Ameri­ been devised is club reservation of players either as pre­ A WEEKLY JOUENAL DEVOTED TO THE TWIN SPOBTS can people take their views of their public servants, either in scribed openly in the National Agreement, or by secret agree­ BASE BALL AND TKAP SHOOTING. public life or base ball? ment. Nothing more need be said in substantiation of this claim than the illuminating fact that three player organiza­ THE WORLD'S OLDEST AND BUST BA£B BA1J. JODRN4U tions did not complain of, or rebel against, the principle or BETTER BEND THAN BREAK practice of reservation, but solely against league or club FOUNDED APRIL, 1883. abuses of the privilege. Magnates and lawyers are solely re­ VER SINCE MID-SEASON of last year, when accumu­ Title Registered In Ilie United Statee Patent Offlce by The Sporting sponsible for the present contract dissection and controversy. Life Publishing Company. Kntered at the Philadelphia E lating ills began to threaten the stability of the entire Post Offlco u second class matter. base ball fabric, we have made incessant appeals for the restoration of peace in Base Ball a sentiment shared by a BLESSINGS OF PEACE Published e»ery Saturday bj vast majority of the fans who support the game, to whom, undeniably, the' National Commission's war methods did not FOOTBALL IS. ENGLAND compares in the matter of unl- ftfje ^porting life ^titilisfitns Company appeal last year, and appeal still less now, when Organized r versal practice a*nd tremendous popularity somewhat to 34 SOUTH THIRD STREET. Ball has been needlessly placed upon the defensive in a Fed­ base ball in our country. Since the outbreak of the Euro­ PHILADELPHIA. PA., U. S. A. eral Court, before the entire nation. When this Trust suit pean War, recruiting efforts throughout Kngland among was started and the crisis could no longer be stayed, we football players and spectators have been so meagre of result THOMAS S. BAXTIO...... President and Gun Editor urged that, no matter what the decision, it would be a virtual that rhc game has fallen into official and press disfavor, and FRANCIS C. Rir-HTER...... Vice-President and F.ditor-in-Chief defeat for both parties to the litigation if a basis be not laid the English papers are now almost a unit in denouncing the J. CLIFFORD I>A.\r>O...... SecreUry-Trea»urer and Business Manaier THOMAS D. RICHTER...... Associate Editor for immediate compromise and peace. These appeals were sport as a cancer upon the'body politic, which should be CHANDLER D. RICHTER...... Associate Editor all based on reasons of protection to the major league capi­ extirpated. Nothing like this could happen to base ball in 1. DOUGLASS DANDO...... Advertising Minaier talists, of maintenance of discipline in the ranks, of con­ this country, we presume, but that matters would go hard A. S. PABiY...... Offlce. Manager sideration for the distressed minor league world, and of re­ with the professional form of the game here should we ever covery of popular good will and confidence all, to date, become embroiled in war is well assured. During our Civil falling upon deaf ears. Comes now an external national War the game languished almost to the point of extinction, PHILADELPHIA, JANUARY 30, 1915 situation that should bring even the most stiff-necked mag­ during the Spanish War the sport suffered considerably in nates and most autocratic officials to a rcaliling sense of attendance, and last season the Mexican situation and the mortal peril for every interest in Base Ball. At the end of European War hurt the game all over this country. This GREAT ISSUESJN COURT the past week the American people were confronted with a gives point to our Thanksgiving Day note that "well may series of complications that may at any time hurl us, despite base ball men give thanks that our country has escaped HE PRELIMINARY SKIRMISH in the court battle be­ greatest reluctance, into the war maelstrom that is whirling embroilment in the European ^ar; and well may they pray T tween the legal forces of Organized Ball and the Federal so-called "civilized" Europe to perhaps irreparable ruin. for peace everywhere before another base ball season opens." 'League has been fought out in the Federal Court and the Here is an epitome of the situation at the close of the past This peace may be denied us in the base ball field, though case is now up to Judge Landis for decision. In our news week: pride of power and opinion, but it is to be hoped that our columns will be found the complete story of the court pro­ The American owned steamship "Wilhelmina" sa'ls Government will prove less militant than our base ball mag­ ceedings, which consisted wholly of lawyer presentations of from New York with a cargo of food supplies consigned nates, and to maintain its pose under all circumstances. arguments and facts, pro and con, to determine the issuance to an American in Germany. Consignors announce they or refusal of a preliminary injunction against the operation will protest to the United States Government if the cf that part of Organized Ball represented by the National vessel or cargo is seized by the allies, on the grounds MEN AND MEASURES the National Commission; which, that the l»tt*r are not within rights in seizing a con­ Agreement as applied by ditional contraband shipment consigned to non-com­ nothing more than restrainti from in the last analysis means batants. HE NEW TORK "SUN" justly dwells with pride upon harassment of the independent league. Insofar as the issue Despite the note from Great Britain that it would T the fact that "the Giants have the enviable record of is concerned the three days' verbal battle only served to seize the steamship "Dacia" if she sailed for Germany having finished in first place more times than in any other lay ground for future proceedings. If the preliminary injunc­ with a cotton cargo, the owner of the vessel declares position in the championship race since 1876, when the cargo for a German port. Clear­ tion is. granted the real battle will come upon the motion to she will sail with her National League started. New York has finished in first znake the injunction permanent; if the preliminary injunc­ ance papers have been issued. That the "Dacia" will be seized by the British navy has been officially an­ place seven times, second place six times, third place four tion is refused the judicial reasons for refusal will indicate nounced by Great Britain. times, fourth place three times, fifth place once, sixth place the basis of further proceedings by the plaintiff. In the On the eve of the sailing of the "Dacia," a German four times, seventh place three times, eighth place once, and presentation of the issues by each side little was brought ship bought by an American, E. N. Breitung, since the in 1899, when there was a 12-club league, the Giants fin­ out that was not already a matter of common fan knowl­ war began, and now under the American flag, Senator ished ,in Tenth place." That record is just as it should be edge; but much of which must have had harmful effect upon Lodge, in the Senate, declared that the ship purchase for a club representing the greatest city in the National the unversed general public, which has been getting far too bill would, if passed, "bring us within measurable dis­ tance of war, not only with England alone, but with League the "bread-winner" of the organization in fact. much enlightenment about the sordid side of the great sport. France, Russia and Japan." At St. Louis, James J. Is it any wonder that the American League exerted every Federal League counsels bused their case upon the purpose Hill warned the National Foreign Trade Convention effort recently to place its second-fiddle New York Cluh in and effect of the National Agreement in restraint of com- that the ship purchase bill, leading to a Government- position to make itself a real rival of the Giants for at least petition for territory and players; upon abuse of power by owned and operated merchant marine, would invite a division of Gotham favor and patronage? the National Commission; and, principally, upon the abridge­ "complications, almost certain to drag us soone.- or ment of the rights and liberties of all players through vari- later into the European conflict." eus illegal processes jointly by the National Agreement and The London "Spectator" expresses "anxiety and POOLTSH BASE BALL capitalistic wars at the gate and alarm at the way in which Britain is drifting toward the f in the courts may injure the game by reason of fan dis­ National Commission. Organized Ball counsel replied with danger of a collision with tho I'nited States over ship­ pleas of explanation and justification; with appeals to sen­ ping conditions." The "Spectator" also publishes an gust, but the game will go right on, no matter who may timent »nd sympathy; and with the expected denial of the editorial, entitled "A Great Danger," and important have temporary control of it in its highest estate, for the Federal League's "Trust" allegations. This denial was so business men in England charge that there is a power­ reason that it is truly the national game. Unmindful of the emphatic and sweeping that it was rather surprising that the ful German influence at work to bring about a rupture present ruction between Organized Ball and the Federal defense should be largely based upon an cxemptory section between this country and Great Britain. League, the latest territory to inaugurate a professional base of the anti-trust laws. A feature of the defense was an at­ From the beginning of the European War, it was realized ball league is Panama. The organization bears the name of tack upon the motives and methods of the plaintiffs which in this country that the only issue that could involve us in the Panama Canal League, and five clubs are now playing proved a boomerang, as it elicited a broad declaration that that colossal crimp would be the shipping question, ever a for the championship. The season will close about the mid­ the Federal League's purpose in this particular suit was not tender subject bristling with international difficulties and dle of April. Base ball parks have been built at Colon, to destroy the present bas« ball system, but to protect itself complications; and there was ever a lurking fear that some Pedro Migucl, and Balboa, with seating capacity ranging gainst systematic legal harassment by the National Com- untoward circumstance, or combination of circumstances, from 2000 to 4000 persons. aaission before and during the approaching playing season. would force us into a position from which there could be no honorable retreat. We are now within tho shadow of the DITOR LOUIS DOUGHER, of the Washington "Times," world tragedy. Is there no warning, no danger signal, in E some time ago quoted pitcher Walter Johnson as saying WHAT WILL BE DECISIONt the National danger for the fool capitalists who are wasting that "Washington base ball writers will boost for him if energy and resources in a needless war over players in the they are paid to do so, and knock if they .are paid to do O-UMMING DP THE MOVES and arguments of both sides field and in the courts? Base Ball conditions right now are that; and that a base ball.writer will play in any old league •J everything resolved itself into the old. old battle for and the worst within a generation ; with foreign war added to other he is paid to play in." Johnson has now txeeh notified by about the ball player who is the only real asset in the game national burdens, it needs no prophet, or son of a prophet, to the Washington critics that he will have to njak'e good every and for this reason the player contract figured chiefly in tell us what will happen to Base Ball. In view of the fact minute next season, or else be shelled off the mound by the various ways throughout the hearing. An important feature that all Europe was unexpectedly enbroiled in war within a scribes. A pleasant prosptnT for Mr. Johnson, who may yet of the proceedings was the manifest doubt of the learned week, it would be sheer folly to assume too much for our keenly regret his double flop and cynical rejoinder to de­ judge as to jurisdiction, which appeared to be' unresolved, own prudence or self-control and therefore from every con­ served criticism. despite exhaustive argument by both sides to the suit, when sideration of sense, of responsibility, and of prudence, it the hearing ended. The case is now up to Judge Landis and behooves the warring magnates to settle, and settle at once, CCORDING TO A CHICAGO dispatch, Organized Ball bis decision [a not predicable. He may deny jurisdiction, their foolish quarrel, and set the Base Ball house in order A rooters in Chicago are taking a deal of comfort out of In which event the Federal League would probably abandon for a catastrophe which may never come, but if it does ar­ the fact that Judge Landis was a frequent visitor to the the Trust line of procedure and resort to State Conrts for rive, will shake Base Bill to its foundation! White Sox and Cubs' parks and a vigorous rooter; likewise relief under common law. He may grant a restraining order, that he rarely, or never, visited the North Side park. If which would entail another battle to make the restraint per­ anybody imagines that will have any effect on Judge Landis 1 manent. Or, he may deny a restraining order, upon grounds ALWAYS ONE ANSWER ruling, apart from the merits of the case, we would call at­ which may indicate the basis for action upon different lines. tention to the fact that last season Judge Landis refused to In any event, neither party is likely to secure a positive UR REMARKS IN THE LAST ISSUE of "Sporting accept season passes from each of fhe three Chicago Clubs. Tictoi-y, as Judge Landis' decision will probably not be ac­ O Life" abont the inutility of the attempt to legalize the So, the judge at least came into court with, "clean hands." cepted as final unless it be such as to open the way to a base ball contract through the medium of a reserve or option reconciliation of the warring factions, or to indicate a pos­ clause in the instrument received unexpected and authorita­ BASE BALL IS TRULY America's National game in con- sible basis upon which all patties could operate amicably. tive confirmation by a statement made in court by the dis­ ception and development, but polyglot in tho matter of This saving contingency is by no means improbable in view tinguished counsel of the National Commission, Mr. George its exponents, as may be judged from the following ex­ of the learned judge's well-known love of base ball; of his Wharton Pepper. In the course of his argument in the Trust cerpt from the New York "Press:" evident patience with, and interest in, the cause before him; suit befere Judge Landis, Mr. Pepper stated that even of his expressed appreciation of the dignity and importance "As convincing proof that ba* ball Is America'* own little na­ in the latest so-called "air-tight" contracts the reserve tional pastime, we submit tbe following all-star une-iu>: Catchers^ ef Base Ball as a national institution; and of the questions clanse would fail in its design to hold the player indefinitely Gonzales. Kafora. Schwert: pitchers -Oovalcskie. Schmultz. Kantlehner. atked and comments made by him upon various important or against his desire. Mr. Pepper declared that if, upon the \famanx. Oeschg-er: first t»se MoMivltz, Hobliuel: serood base fundamental points throughout the long hearing. That it expiration of a contract, the club and player failed to agree Hoetaketter; Uilrd base NiehofT: thortstop, Tai Tin. Wamfeeganixx left may so prove must be the wish and hope of erery sincere upon new terms under the reserve clause, that clause would neld Von Kvlnltz; centra field Uhler; right Held Boot. Akana." friend of the National Game, which was never in so great make the contract operative for another year upon the old danger, aad therefore, never in so great need of internal terms, but that at the end of that year the player would HE NEW YORK "WORLD" is not surprised that "ball peace and unity, as right now, when it is facing conditions become a "free agent." Under Mr. Pepper's interpretation T players should have been traded for dogs." in view of before which the selfish aims, ambitions, and interest of the of the fiaal effect of the reserve clause any star player could the magaates' fondness for dogs, as evidenced by their dis­ clashing major leagues should weigh as nothing compared compel a clnb to accede to any kind of conditions, or assure position to "throw the whole base ball structure to th» with the weal of the sport as a national institution. himself of ultimate absohvte freedom by simply refusing to dogs." sign a new contract and serving out a seasen under his old I contract a condition that would mean in effect a system of COURT OF LAST RESORT limited reservation of baneful effect upon player discipline IT'S EASY DOPE and team stability. Even Mr. Pepper's liberal construction N HIS Indianapolis speech President Wilson said: "With of the modern contract does not solve the contractual prob­ Gone are the plays that once made us young &ad gay, I all due respect to editors of great newspapers, I have to lem. No matter how it is twisted and turned everything Ooo« are the players from the base ba.ll fields awiy. say to them that I nwru take my opinion of the American N«w outside the court room tiny rery seldom budge. comes baclt to the fundamental fact that base ball as a busi­ W* b*ar th»lr «uUe *O*OM yelling. "H*'» a liar, JANUARY 30, 1915 SPORTING LIFE

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system has a tendency to divide the responsibility and take ity ahead, and do not make some aggressive effort to do away the pressure. It has been my experience that two something instead of trailing along in a circuit with three umpires miss practically as many plays as a single umpire. or four 'weak sisters' that not only haven't a chance to Jffltnor Jf iefo make any money themselves, but also are a weight and a As a matter of fact, the'national sport of base ball was built WEEKLY EDITORIAL DIGEST OF EVENTS AND POLICIES IN system. The dual system was handicap to. the rest of the league. In almost any other line THE NATION-WIDE MINOR LEACLTJ ARENA up under the single umpire, to a laxge extent an appeal to the fans. It was the out­ of business there would have been a reorganization years ago." True, every word of it; and especially illuminating THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION WORLD IMPARTIALLY RE­ growth of full money chests and prosperity. While the in view of the fact that at this very moment the magnates of VIEWED BY COMPETENT CRITICS. economy effected by a return to the old system would be the Eastern Association are considering a proposition to sus­ negligible, if nny real good were involved it might be called pend operations for a yeai*. EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS a consideration. It is not a primal consideration, however. rfarvey T. Woodniff. ..Chicago. 111-*. E. C. McCune...... Deratur. Ills. I feel that we would have just as good umpiring, and per­ 1*. T. Goodman. .Indianapolis. Ind. E. Class A. and Harvey A. Bfli*be*(. ..1'tlca. N. Y. Jas. A. Kerr... Pounlikeopsle. X. Y. colleague: fourth, economy. The writer does not profess to Class AA if the youngsters prove worthy of a major league Michael Kelly.... .Syracuse. N. T. B. M. Short...... Wlnston. X. iC. advance these, arguments as his own, but leaves the sound­ draft. This has worked a hardship on the smaller leagues in M. \V. Waltnn...... Scranton, Pa. B i. Keaveney....I.anrence. Maw. ness of their logic to the reader, presenting the points as W. .1. Gallagher. .\Vllbes-Barre. Pa. OUo J. Kuxbaiun. HarrUlnirt, Pa. more ways than one and it would be to the best interests of J. T. Shim>ers..Blnghamt/in. N. Y. A. M. Ooodvrln.. ..Portland. Me. they were presented to him by*one of the Association advo­ base ball if all Class D, and possibly Class C, leagues would K. D. KoKworth. .. . .Houston. Tex. Jamrs H. Lloyd.. .Burlington. cates of the plnn. The1 first point Under the foregoing head­ adopt the same measure. Probably 10 players have been S. B. Sabrie...... Dallas, Tex. Arthur C. Cull. . .Lovril. Mas*. ing is touched in the statement of President Chivington that turned over to the Nebraska State League clubs on optional James C. Goldbaum. . .Austin. Tex. H. B. HUfiton...... Selma, Ala. division of authority lessens tho alertness of the men in blue 3. II. Tiller...... Fort Woith,...... Tnc.._ R. T. C.o»an...... Ral«1fh. N. C. agreements each season. They assume a salary which is really A. E. Weaver...... Beaumont. Tex. T. Wellington.. .Oklahoma City. Ok. because the tenseness of being required to see every move higher than they can afford to pay unless they see some pros­ B. Sproule...... Galresto'n. Ttx. Thou. W. O'Xeill. .Haverhill. Mass. on the diamond is lacking. The lack of harmony argument pect of making a sale, which is impossible in the case of the Milton M. Well...... Waco Tex Sam'1 M. Rachlln. .Wllmlniton. Del. is cited to show that it is extremely difficult to get two men player under optional agreement. If the player does not P. I*. Buxbaum. .New Haven. Coniu W. N. Huston.. .Greensboio. N. C. conscientlmisJy. Umpires are teamed in Thos. A. O'Brten.. .Hartford, Conn, Ralph W. Reeves...... l.ynn. Mas to work together prove to be capable of holding his own even in that league, F. H. Matoon... .Waterbury. Conn. Arthur A. Kink...... R«adlnz. Pa. their traveling and usually go around together off the dia­ they are compelled to hold on to him in these days of iron­ Hugh F. Reddy.'.'BrldgTport.' Conn! R. H. Crowley. .New Bedford. Mass. mond. Frequently minor differences of opinion and argu­ clad contracts. If the man proves a star, the profit goes to Julian A. Franke..Ft. Wayne. Ind. C. M. Wagoner. .Jamestown. N. i. ments cause estrangements which impair their efficiency on V. A. Schmldt..Terre Haute. Ind. Andrew Mann.... .Fall niter. Mss°. the club which sends him back for further seasoning, while if ,A. B. Loer...... ETarisTlllo. Ind. W. T. Cochran... .Charlotte. N. C. the ball field. Jealousy between tho umpire-in-chief and the he is a failure the burden falls on the smaller clubs ifho can­ Edward W. KIMT. .. .Seattle. Wash. John Ryan...... Pate^on. N. .1. field umpire a distinction prevailing in the American Asso­ not afford it so well. This rule also works another hardship J. E. 0-Phelon...... Resn», Sank. R. C. Morris...... Durham. N. C. ciation is also put forward as an argument. In the "Lack on the Class D leagues, inasmuch as it tends to make them of Personal Courage" category are plncfd the "I didn't more dependent on the larger leagues and to pay little at­ PHILADELPHIA, JANUARY 30, 1915 pec it" fellows. Frequently an umpire whose duty it. ia to tention to the development of young players, which should be give a decision appeals to his colleiigoo for advice. If the the Class D leagues' aim in order to realize a sum of money play is close or one liVely to causi. an uproar from the crowd, on men who would only be drafted from them by a higher class STATUS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION what is more natural for the man who 1 is not responsible league anyway. Optional agreement players may come in for the play anyway to fall back out of danger, instead of handy at times, but in the long run they are detriment, trying to help his fellow arbiter. There have been many because i< the higher .class league does not exercise its option HEN THE INDEPENDENT Federal League brought its such incidents in the course at a season. The question of astounding and staggering suit for judicial dissolution the small league has carried a player at a larger salary than W economy speaks for itself. Even the advocates of the single is prescribed ill that league, only to have dead wood ou its of the National Agreement and the National Commission for umpire system admit that some of tho suppositions are un­ hands. yiol.ition of the anti-trust laws, we at once advised the minor fair to many hard-working conscientious umpires, and are leagues, singly and collectively, to manifest no alarm, but to willing to make exceptions, hut they do stand for the truth go about their business as usual, and to sit tight until the of their reasoning on the whole. With the pros and cons WESTERN ASSOCIATION LINED UP gtorm blew over, for the following reasons, editorially ex­ anywhere near even, it is safe to say the question of econ­ pressed: omy would cast the balance, for there is a well-defined im­ ORT SMITH, Ark., January 25. The Western Associa­ "The minors are affected only indirectly by the im­ pression that base ball men intend to curtail expenses as F tion, which re-entered the base ball arena last year after pending prosecution, and no matter what happens to the much as possible for what threatens to be a lean year. several years of rest, and enjoyed a fairly successful season, major interests they will be enabled by reason of their There is one place where the double umpire system, however, considering the universally bad conditions, will be in the National Association and their own National Agree­ is superior, and its opponents must admit that. It is when field again this year. This was decided at the league meet­ ment to escape the full fury of the possible storm, anil ing held here on January 18, when the Sherman, Denison and to hold themselves together long enough to get their an umpire is in the infield with men on luses and the bull proper bearings. With the aid of their National Asso­ is hit down the- foul line. Even with men back of the plate, Paris Clubs, of the Texas-Oklahoma Leagues, were admitted ciation they managed to ride comfortably throush the however, their judgment is often questioned on such de­ to membership a move which will in all probability end all gales of 1901 and 1902, and they will doubtless weather cisions. attempts to re-organize the Texas-Oklahoma League: The the present storm. It is to be hoped that when it is Western Association circuit will now comprise Oklahoma all over the National Association will extract much City, Tulsa. McAlester and Muskogee, all of Oklahoma; Fort greater advantages from the next peace settlement, or NOT AFRAID OF CONDITIONS Smith, Ark.; and Sherman, Denison and Paris, of Texas they reaped in reorganization, as the case may be, than making it virtually a Tri-Stato organization. It was decided the last settlement." A CROSSE, Wis., January 25. Despite the hard times to open the championship race on April 10, and to follow the. Secretary Karrell, of the National Association, shared our L and uncertain outlook for minor league base ball there lead of the Nebraska State League in the matter of pro­ view of the situation and expressed the conviction that even is no lack of faith in its' future in this corner of the hibiting absolutely the use of any player under optional an adverse decision by Judge Landis in the major league country, in evidence of which we cite the fact that there is agreement or sales agreement a move that adds greatly to case would not dissolve the National Association, or release a very strong movement on nlong the boundary lines of the the prospect of league stability. its players from reservation, for the reason "that the judi­ States of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa for the formation cial decree could not affect organizations not party to the of a new league to be known as the Wisconsin-Iowa League. uit; that the minor leagues are not a "trust" combination The proposed league will be made up from the following A. RARE INCIDENT for profit, inasmuch as not 25 per cent, of the leagues ever cities: La Crosse, Albert Lea, Mankato, Austin, Red Wing, show a profit; and1 that the National Association, even by Faribault and Rochester in Minnesota, and Mason City and f HAHLF-STON, S. C., January 26. A peculiar state of af- as a com­ post liberal interpretation, could not be classed Fort Dodge in Iowa. La Crosse business men, interested in v> fairs exists in the Michigan State and South Atlantic bination for restraint of trade for profit." The organ of the base ball, have practically given their assurances that they Leagues. Tho change of position by one man from the National Commission disagrees with "Sporting Life" and would support such a circuit, as they believe it to be the Michigan State fo the South Atlantic circuit has caused most leagues' National Mr. Farrell, and holds that if the major most compact one in the Northwest and would not entail a of the star players and the entire staff of umpires of the Agreement, with its provisions for player reservation is great amount of railroad expenditures. The league will be a former to enter the latter organization. When Connie Lewis, Agreement; illegal, so is the similar National Association Class D affair with a salary limit of $1000. Judging from who won three pennants at Manistee, announced that he had leagues will and that, similarly, a decision against the major the. attendance figures at semi-pro, games in the above men­ signed to manage the Columbia team, of the South Atlantic also void all minor league property rights in players. Grant­ tioned cities during the past few years, especially last season, League, the cream of the playing talent of the Michigan State ing, for argument's sake, that this be a legal fact, what the league would more than bo a self-sustaining one. League sought positions with him and he speedily made deals is specifically does it signify unless the National Association which will give the Carolina metropolis a team of Michigan included in the decree? The National League and American State Leaguers. After the star players had left the league, League surely would not legally attack the National Asso­ THAT NEW ENGLAND IDEA the umpires decided that the South must be a pleasant place ciation, or privately ignore its player rules and regulations, to work and asked President Dickerson, of the Michigan or help itself to its players without compensation; and the D OSTON, Ma*;., January 25. The matter of consolidation State League, for recommendations to President Corish, of Federal League would have no incentive to do so as it has of the New England League and Eastern Association the South Atlantic League. These recommendations were is still a li.ve topic of discussion in both circuits. Though no use or room for more minor players than it already has, given and Corish signed four of the umpires for his league. seeks only star major players, and its real puropse in the there seems little likelihood of such a combination with'in Trust suit is not to break up the carae, but to protect Organized Ball as a matter of free will, zest is given the itself from further threatened legal harassment by the enemy matter by the efforts to organize such a New England League REFORMS IN TEXAS major leagues. upon independent basis as an ally to the Federal League which movement, if consummated, would seriously injure, if C ALVESTON. Tex., May 23. The Texas League, tt Its re- not wreck, the two Class B leagues now occupying the terri­ V cent meeting, adopted some, new by-laws that should be THE SINGLE UMPIRE SYSTEM tory by competition alone, without considering the possible of great interest to the fans, as they are sensible and will alliance of some of the present club owners with the new undoubtedly work to advantage. Several times in recent HICAGO, Ills., January 25. American Association club league as a matter of self-preservation. The Boston "Her­ years second-division clubs in this league have sold their C owners, according to the best information obtainable at ald" is strongly in favor of the consolidation idea and says star players to teams in the pennant fight and changed the this writing, will declare for a return to the single umpire editorially: "The owners of clues in the New England complete complexion of the race. This was an injustice to system at the annual meeting called by President ChiTington. League have all the right in the world to handle their teams the manager who had complied with all league rales in regard The league head, who never has been an enthusiastic sup­ and to run the affairs of the league exactly as they see fit. to salaries, etc., and built up a team that could under fair porter of the double arbitering system, stands ready and If they wish to go ahead with the present cities for another circumstances have won a pennant. In the future, no cluh Tilling to carry out the wishes of the majority if it so wills. jear. with three or four good cities and three or four others in the second division will be permitted, at any time during When asked by your correspondent to confirm the impending in which a dollar in base ball can never be made, that is the season, to sell or trade a player to a team in the first change, President Chivington declined to make a positive tbeir privilege. But everybody else knows that the very best division. No umpire shall be allowed to stay more than tatement, but admitted the matter had been seriously dis­ thing that could be done for minor league base ball here­ nine days in any town, which is another wise move. Proba­ cussed. His manner implied that he expected affirmative ac­ abouts would be the consolidation of the New England bly the best of all is a rule which does not perm-it an ximpire tion. In commenting cm the situation, President Chivington League with the Eastern Association and the formation of to expel a player from the game until he has'first fined him. mid: "The double umpire system in base ball has not been an A-l circuit, with every team i'n it having a chance to Rowdy ball and players sent front the game day after day an unqualified success because the only way in which any do considerably better than merely to split even. It is really have done much to sicken the fans and lower the standard man can become a good umpire and remaJn a good umpire surprising that the men who centre! the New England Leairue of base ball in minor league cities, and this rule will practi­ I* by keeping on his toes all the time. The double umpire franchise* in the worth-while cities do -not see the opportuu cally eliminate that. The clubs are not permitted to nay U SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 30, 1915

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the fices and each owner has pledged himself to live up to the face through this sweeping rule, it is certain that every Jr., of Wellsville, resigned. It was decided at the meeting this rule. Putting a player out of the game hurts only the cluu will break this agreement, so why make it? If the to attempt to make the circuit include either eight or ten team, but fining the player first will be a step in the right rule is enforced the standard will be so greatly lowered that clubs, instead «f six as last season. direction, as the best way to hurt a ball player is to hit the fans will not patronize the games; while, if the limit his pocketbook. It is safe to predict that there will be rule is retained, but broken, the fans will still be under the AY GAFFORD, president of the Kansas State League, has fewer players put out of the game in the Texas League than impression that they are paying to see inferior ball. What R issued a call for a meeting of the club owners of his in any league iu the country next season, and not only will the fans of this circuit needed was a better class of ball, organization, in Minneapolis, Kan., late in January. Presi­ the umpires' burden be lightened, but the fans will be better as the towns comprising the circuit are fast-growing little dent Gafford states that prospects for a prosperous season satisfied all this, of course, provided the clubs resist all cities which desire to progress. Instead of advancing with in 1915 are bright, and he is undecided yet whether to make temptations and pleas to assume the fines of their players, the towns the Georgia State League appears to be willing to it u six or eight-club organization under the unfounded fear that otherwise they will incur the recede. The minors are falling into evil ways in their sup­ ill-will, and lessen team interest, of the player. posedly vital retrenchment policies, as they cannot hope to cut TRANSFER OF THE Richmond territory from the Vir- salaries after the major organizations of the country have 1 ginis Base Ball League to the International League was been getting beneficial publicity through the enormous and effected ou Saturday last. Hichmoud business men paid GRACE FOR INTERNATIONAL out-of-all-reasou salaries they are paying. President J. 0. Boatwright, of the Virginia League, $12,500 for the Richmond territory. TWEWARK, N. J., January 26. Proof that the affairs of the 4' International Leagu^ are in need at adjustment became evi- ONE MORE MISSING BERDEEN HAS re-entered the Northwestern League. ("dent last week through the request of President Edward G. A J. S. Barnes has signed over the Ballard, Wash., fran­ Barrow that the Players' Fraternity, the National Commis­ ARIS, Tex., January 23. The disbanding of the Texas- chise to A. H. Griffin and P. A. Bertrand, who will, conduct sion and the National Association agree to a temporary sus­ P Oklahoma League and the entry of three of its clubs the Aberdeen Club. The move will undoubtedly strengthen pension of the rule which requires club owners to send con­ into the Western Association has created quite a lot of dis­ the league circuit. tracts to players by February 1. President Barrow has satisfaction throughout that section uf the country. An asked for a mouth's delay, and as President David Fultz, of effort is being made to launch a new six-club circuit under THE GAME WILL LIVE the Players' Fraternity, has already declared himself in the name of the Texas-Oklahoma League, but this appears i iavor at the request, it is not expected that the International to be out of the question, as the only cities which could Boston "Herald" guarantee enough money to insure the running of the league iXeague magnates will have any trouble getting the two ma- Out In Chicago, before U. S. Judge Landls. was started what will k jor leagues to aid them in their time of need. The club for a year were Paris, Deuison and Sherman, and all of probably be the last in the long chain of law suits and injnnclon pro­ ewners are iu a waiting attitude because the circuit for this these clubs were too auxious to get out of the organization. ceedings between Organized Ball upon the one hand and lae Federal year has not been decided upon definitely. Hardly any con- The Western Association, with the addition of Paris, Sher­ league upon the other. Speaking broadly. Organized Brail as it has ideration has been given to the question of contracts and, man and Denison, of the new defunct Texas-Oklahoma been conducted in recent years Is on trial for its :lfe. If it emerges were the rule to be enforced against the owners without the League, should prove one of the best little minor leagues in from Its present ordeal unscathed, the many veiled or more open in­ the country, as base ball enthusiasm runs high in every city sinuations of wrong-doing heard for yeflrs will be forever silenced. proposed susperaion, the club owners would find that most But if Organized Bail loses, then will have to come an entire re­ of the players in the league suddenly had become free agents. in the circuit. Paris fans, at the prospect of a high class arranging of the game's government and control. The game will suffer, It is this situation that Mr. Barrow and his associates face. game, quickly torfk up the 2500 shares of stock at $25 each, but base ball Is too good, too popular a sport to be killed. Why. lurw- Naturally they are trying hard to avoid further complica­ which was deemed necessary to insure a good start, and it ever. should Organized Ball and gome of Its partisa-is assert that in tions. President Barrow admitted that the meeting of the is certain that if more funds are needed they will be forth­ instituting their present anti-trust suit tlie Federal Lecguers are crying International League could not he held until the first week coming. In Denison and Sherman the same condition exists, i baby? Arc they doing anything more, excepting upon a larger, more capital available, as several very wealthy j danctrcne and far-reaching scale, than did Organized Ball in its of February. The deal for the transfer of the Jersey City with even more Injunction stilts against Chief John-son. Marsar.s, H il Chase, Lee Majce Club to Syracuse will not come up until the special meeting men are in the project simply for the pleasure they get out : and many otlier.*« It was evident long ago tint if Organized Ball of the New York State League on January 29. Though the of the game and are sure to stick for a large amount. Tex- j pursued these going-to-court tactics ths Federals would strike back, Jersey City deal now stands in the way of the club owners arkaua, a good base ball city for a town of its size, would ; and strike back hard. And they have Organized Ball practically in­ completing their circuit, up to this time it was the Baltimore like to be the eighth member of the Western Association, | vited the present suit, asserting through Its accredited leaders that a transfer that kept the owners back. President Fultz acted and could easily support the team in first-cUss style, but it j suit would be welcome, and professing absolute confidence In its own that city will be considered because of its j positJon. The Federals have merely accepted the defl. and 'he fight Is in the matter of the Barrow request on his own initiative. is not likely that on. It Is a tough thing for the game: doubly tousn because it mlpht He admits that it would be impractical to consult the other geographical situation. have been averted through diplomacy and conciliation. Every base tall members of the executive committee at this time, but expects enthusiast. In whichever direction his sympathies may be. will await Bo one to raise any objection. ' CENTRAL LEAGUE'S TROUBLE Judge Landls' decision with keenest interest. MORE SALARY-LIMIT TROUBLES ORT WAYNE, Ind., January }6. The Central League is BASE BALL "LABORERS" F: apparently due for another stormy season if obstacles ITTLE ROCK, Ark., June 25. The cutting of salaries ii continue to fall in the way of President Heilbroner's well-laid Philadelphia "Bulletin" j L going to prove an obstacle even more serious than Ihe plans. From present indications there is but little chance Ingenious but dlslngenlous is the plea of O. B. otherwise Organ­ Southern League magnates suspected when they agreed to for the league to expand into lin eight-club organization ized Base Hall that its agreements and contracts are not within the the cut. It appears on the surface as though it would be an without taking in some undesirable cities. Wheeling, Erie scope of the Sherman anti-trust law because of tlio exemption con­ the rnd Youngstown all desire a franchise, but, unless all are ad- i tained In the Clayton act which declared "tliat the labor of a human impossibility'for the Southern League to give its pttrons being l§ not a commodity or article of commerce." The defence of the same class of liall that was so pleasing in 1914. unless the milled Ihere is apparenlly liltle chance of any being accepted. ! but the exorbitant rent asked for the • Ug league magnates la that as the clubs deal only Iu labor, the; aie rule is modified in som« way. Many of the star players, Youngslown is desirejd, immune to the. statute. This Is a novel definition of Uie national whom the league considered itself lucky to hold' for another use of the only available park in the city practically elimini- ' pastime that these same promoters heretofore have been a unit In In­ season, have started to kick over the traces. Several trades nates ihat city, and also destroys the chances of Erie and ; sisting should be classed strictly as "sport." To most of the fans It are under way with Class AA clubs for men who refuse to Wheeling. South Bend, Ind., would be a welcome addition, will apiiear as a rather "labored" answer to the Feds' suit. Of and bul that city would rather remain in the Southern Michigan course. Congress never contemplated this clause should hare such an continue in the Southern League at the new salary rate, Interpretation. It wan meant to apply only to labor as related to In­ the managers are getting on the job early in order to line up circuit, while Springfield does not appeal to President Heil- i in the event that ' dustry and production. About the only Industry and production of their players. Manager Carlton Molesworth, of the cham­ broner. Erie would be acceptable only the game of base ball Is that Involved in the paJoful task of Indus­ pion Birmingham team, admits that many of his men are Youngstown can secure a suitable park. Without Youngs- j triously collecting dollari at the ticket offlces and the burdensome duty dissatisfied and he is now in Birmingham trying to gtt his town in the circuit, the railroad jump is too long, but the , of causing the public to produce said dollars at the aforesaid plaoai. players in line. The same condition exists at Atlanta and greal interest in base ball and the intense rivalry between Like the lilies of the field, magnate and players toll not, neither do Erie and Youngstown would be a great help to Ihe league if they spin. When a game is played there la nothing added to the New Orleans, and managers who never worried about base world's stock of goods, nothing concrete to show as results. But. per­ tall until February was nearing its end have reported in or­ bolh were admitted. Unless some arrangement caii.be made franchises, it is almost haps, this is only a bit of clever spoofing on tiie part of the maxnaus, der to take active charge of their clubs. Several stars of. whereby both these clubs are granted a way of gently tickling the risibilities of the presiding judge who per­ the league have refused to transfer to another club, claim­ certain that the circuit will have but six clubs, a feature petrated the famous twenty-nine-miJHon-dollar flne joke on the Oil ing that they should be free agents if the club refuses to which does not make much of au impression on the fans. Trust, a few years ago. At any rate, from Uie point of view of the what the outcome of this Ueacherite, the attempt to designate the beloved national game u meet their salary demands. Just long and loud. will be is a problem, but it is already becoming apparent "labor" U to laugb that the Southern League, one of the only orgauizations in MINOR MENTION tee country which enjoyed prosperity in 1914, has made a JOURNALISTIC NOTES mistake in lining up iu these precarious war times with the HE NEBRASKA STATE LEAGUE is setting the Western T League au example in push and courage. Having suc­ other leagues which were bent upon reduced salary limits, Sld Mercer, the noted base ball'writer of the New York "Globe." thus lowering the standard of ball at a time when high-class ceeded in getting the lid lifted on Sunday ball games, the club owners are now going before the Leg­ I wlihes to deny the leport that he was a candidate for the business tall is more than ever necessary to retain old patrons, with- Nebraska League management of the Xew York Club. He says: "While we are indeed ut considering the matter of alluring new ones. islature to seek repeal of the law which puts a ban on sports proud to be mentioned for anything with such distinguished company on Decoratioo Day. They would so amend the law that as Messrs. Barrow, Price, and Doyle, we feel constrained to enter a games can be played after 2 o'clock iu the afternoon of general denial of Ihe charges. Sld Mercer, never has been, directly or that day. Indirectly, a csjidldate for any position with the New York American TO STRUGGLE SOME MORE 1-eague Club, bus never caused any application to be made direct!» a meeting to be held or. Indirectly to Captain Hnston, has never wanted It. was never asked IIOPKIN3VILL-E, Ky., January 23. A meeting of the CALL WAS ISSOED last week for to seive In any capacity, and. Iu fact, was not iu New Yor* from Uie il "Kitty". League directors was held here last Sunday, A in Rockford, Ills., ou January 26, to organize a uew time the deal for the club was closvd until last Saturday." Owensboru, Cairo and Puducah being represented. As the Illinois-Wisconsin League. The new circuit is to be entirely league closed last seuHou with only four clubs this made a independent of the present Wisconsin-Illinois League. Rep­ Carl Saunders. make-up editor of the sporting section of the rie- not represented, has stated resentatives are expected at the meeting from Racine, Keno- trclt "Free Press," has been glvfn an Indefinite leave of absence, l*«- quorum. Heuderson. though }le lias gone tu tils home, in linnid Kubids. MIch. positively that it will he in the league again this year. It sha. Madison, Beloit, Freeport, Kockford, Aurora, Ottawa, i cause of ill-lie.tlth. and Streator. It Is understood Urn Mr. Saunders plans to leave newspaper work ft* was decided to continue the league this year and the three something leu uerv*- racking. posted forfeits. It is desired to have an elubs represented BARGAIN DAYS in the. Southern from towns HERE WILL BE NO Associa­ eight-club circuit it" possible and applications of that or­ The base ball writers within the territory of the WeaKvn Several towns in Kentucky, T League next season. The schedule committee tion have organized tlie Western Asso.-iation Base Hall Writers' Asso­ wishing to enter are Tisked. the 1915 schedule Tennessee and Indiana have indicated a desire to be in ganization, on Saturday, announced that ciation, with ('. J. Brill. Oklahoma City, president: E. I). Klpp. Miisko- that he will be a 124-gaiues affair; that the season will open on gee. vice-president: J. W. Perry, McAlestcr, secretary, and K, M. Gray. eluded. President Basselt notified the magnates treasurer. to locate permanently and April 13 and close on September 26; and that there will be UenlsoD, would leave ut once for Texas events being Optional therefore could not serve the league longer. No effort was no scheduled double-headers, all such with the clubs in order to play off postponed games. Edward F. Wolfe, who has achieved national fame as the cartoonist made to name his successor or other officers. It was de­ snd snecUl base ball writer of tlie Philadelphia "Inquirer.' under tho cided that clubs this year should be limited to 13 men, in- AMATEUR Base Ball Association of | nsuie of "Jim Xaslum," Is enjoying a well-earned vacation In llaraua. HE NATIONAL team of Philadelphia pl«v- eluding manager, and only two of these could 'have had America will hold its annual meeting in Cleveland, O., on j Cutn. "Jim Naslum" has arranged, for a previous professional experience, the other 11 being green T J era to go to Cuba for a series during March, aud a iu great glee over Thursday. January 28. At that time arrangements will be I the prospects for his "season." young players. Another meeting will be held at Cairo early made for an amateur world's championship series, to be at which the final make-up of the league circuit I in February, played in the Stadium of the Panama-Pacific International editor of the At- officers elected. Dick Jemison, the popular and capable sporting will be determined and Exposition, late in October. The Eastern champions will be i lanta. lia.. "Constitution," has been elected president "f the Georgia pitted against the best amateurs of the Pacific Coast. i State league. IJIck H well known a.i a base ball critic, po-wesses a ! thorough knowledge of the game, and Is bound to make good if he la EXCESSIVE ECONOMY SUICIDAL THERE IS FOOD for serious thought in a recent declara- j suuixmed properly by the magnates of hu leajrne. But he Is entering O'Neill. of long and ' tuo game »t a critics! time, and the league board of directors did not 1 tion by the veteran manager, Dan make lila way any easier by the recent rules passe.!. MERICUS, Oa., January 23. The Georgia State League varied experience in New England. He is quoted as saying: A took a step in the right direction when it elected Dick "The day is past when minor leaguers will make money in president, but the directors immediately took Ernest 3. Lsnlgan. the world's greatest .ban* bali V.I.,M,I-I«,, who Jemisou as its base ball. The majors will get theirs anyway, but outside mourns tlie recent death of his wife. has. In ronjnnctldh wlili Ms brother. a step in the wrong direction" by cutting the salary limit sporting interests are drawing away the minors' receipts." Harold J. Unljui, suffered further bereavement. On January i'». his Imost in half. At this time it seems like suicide for the mother, Mrs. Prances Elizabeth l^nlgan. died at Overbrook, Ps. She league to make »t)ch, a cut, particularly as it virtually limits X THE NEBRASKA LEAGUE, at latest advices, the Su­ was the widow of George T. Laulgan, in his day a joumaiist of national its players to $50 a month a wage that no young man I perior franchise and team have been transferred to Fair- reputation. would accept to play a schedule of 90 games, and to accept bury, Neb. which he would have to give up some outside and perhaps Bill Ranns. the noted base ball writer of the New York "Siui " did not go to Cuba, according to program. On the eve of his departure steady position. At that salary rate a youngster is better AMES A. LINDSEY. of Bradford. Pa., was elected presi­ bv big physi­ ball he became Quite ill willi throat trouble and was ordered off working six days a week and playing independent J dent of the Interstate League, at a meeting held at cian to forego the trip to Cubs, lie is now at Piueaurst, 24. C., frosB en Saturdays. As assured disaster is staring this league in Jamestown, N. ?., en January 24, to succeed William Dais, wUloi place Iu will soon fa U> Su 'fH"t>'~. Tex, I JANUARY 30, 1915 SPORTING LIFE T5 \Side-Lights on Base Ball National Association o Summer if he earns a regular berth, and this was installed with great ceremony as the of­ o DEALING WITH THE PERSON- seems assured, because even his knockers ad­ ficial mascot of the team. That bear was as THE OUTLOOK IN THE MINOR mit that he is a wonderful ball player. A near human as any arrtmal could be. Kvery CITIES OF. THE SPORT funny thing about this Akana's hitting is day, before the game started, he wonld raise LEAGUE FIELD that he is possessed of a strange fault, at a fuss in front of the grandstand that resem­ least he was last Summer. Whenever a pitch­ bled the battle of Antwerp. But with the tap er pitched straight for Akana's face he just of the gong he would stop his little working Stories, Both Humorous and Seri­ had to swing. He did not know just why out and retire in order to the bench, where^he An Optimistic View of the Situa­ himself because he says the "bean ball" watched every play with greatest interest.' " ous, Illustrating Thoughts, Hab­ never bothered or scared him, but that he tion Advanced By a Chicago just could not help swinging. If anyone went Slattery Gets Coaching Position out to look him over on a day when the its and Characters of Ball Play­ pitcher had particuarly bad control and was John Slattery, formery a major league Critic Which Is Based Largely shooting them up there at Akana's face they catcher and later a first baseman, has again ers, Managers and Magnates. would think he was a poor hitter, hut in been appointed coach of the Tufts College truth he is a mighty sweet hitter and the ball team. Slattery produced a remarkable on Prospect of Better Ball, better the pitching the hard*r he hits. It nine last Spring, considering the small num­ ber of candidates that turned out for the BY CHANDLER D. RICHTER was merely something that he cmild not over­ come and it was really funny to see him team. Slattery is just as popular as a coach BY HUGH S. FDLLERTON PHILADELPHIA, Pa., January 23. The swing at a ball just as he was falling, be­ BS he is in his other lines of endeavor. He CHICAGO, Ills., January 23. Minor League. extravagance of base ball was never more cause he could not dodge. I asked Joe Bush is one base ball player who can really b»se ball ought to have a revival next sea­ clearly illustrated than in the recent an­ about this peculiar habit of Akana, hut Joe write newspaper articles and his success in son, and for once the fans who have so loy­ nouncement that the. Cleve­ says he has evidently overcome it because he this respect has caused him to give up base ally supported the smaller land Club would carry but gave him a couple "bean nails" over in hair, and he now writes sports for a Boston clubs will have the opportun­ two scouts next season. The Honolulu and all he got was a laugh. Akana paper. And take it from us, he writes fine ity to see first-class ball. Krom Naps have been carrying, can pole them a mile, according to Joe and base ball. His player-scribe articles last the big minors down base previous to this year, five there are many other fine bnlt players in the Fall at the World's Series were mighty in­ ball ought to improve. Kvery men, all drawing down sala­ island. Akana is going to have a hnrd time teresting, which is more than can be said for club in the National and ries that are over the $2000 breaking; in with this prejudice against him, those of some other player-scribes. American Leagues will cnt mark, with all expenses paid, but it is a good bet that he goes like wild­ loose from 12 to 24 players for about three months' work. fire if Riven any kind of a chance. He must Janvrin Not Spoiled By Knocks when the season starts, and If the Naps can finish in lust certainly have changed a lot since his last many of them will reduce place with five high-classed appearance in Philly to be considered "too Bill Carrisan is authority for the state­ their playing lists materially "ivory hunters,'' where will black." ment that the way the fans in Boston even before they move south­ they finish with two ? Our "rode" Harold Janvrin was responsible for ward. Better, the majority guess would be a couple peps that young man becoming a great ball player. of the players sent back will Chinese Use "Ringers (Jsunlly roasting from the fans will ruin a C, W. Somera higher, because too many be those who have not air­ H. H. Sextoi scouts are really worse than While speaking of Honolulu and Chinese young ball player, but Carrigan says it has tight contracts. This will none at all. What any ball club wants with ball players it might be well to tell one on just the opposite effect on Janvrin, who enable the minor leagues to J«t really good five scouts is hard to conceive. It is the most Sam Hop, the clever Oriental, who piloted would probably have been ruined by too much men at a price over-rated graft connected with base ball: the Chinese here last season. Sam is a praise. When Janvrin joined the Red Sbx, THEY CAN AFFORD. and the average fan is just as good H scout Of the 275 or more players to be sent back as the former star boll player, who, for one from the majors perhaps less thing, is too critical or than half will overly enthusiastic. f land in Class AA leagues. The Pacific Coast Scouts do morn towards getting managers in League now promises to be the greatest wrong with the owners than poor ball play­ In the National Spot Light gainer, as they are figuring on a big year be­ ing. Any time a scout picks up a young cause of the various expositions, and can af­ player who appeals to him more than usual, ford to carry teams of high calibre. The and that youngster looks like a ' 'bush'' J. C. Istmlagor in th» Phlladelohia "N«rth AmwlMn" American Association »nd the International leaguer in the majors, the scout gets his ham­ League both will cut down the number of mer out for the manager and blames him for KDR JIAKH CAPITAL l*eause once It took Joe CantlUon to be the first man brare players carried and throw more men back: "ruining a wonderful youngster." Young upon a time Joe Can til Ion svrawed enough to admit that a good bird dog is a better a player fur a bin! dog. But why asset lhan a bad ball player. into the next lower classes. The wise minor ball players are all » gamble and a scout's league manager, it would seem, would be the reputation is mostly imagination. For in­ dilate upon It. There arc sojne good bird don*. Since Xtp Lajole was released to the Athletics, one who would take about half and half of stance, Dick Kinsella, of the Giants, is con­ left-handed pitchers in the American League are the experienced players discarded from the sidered one of the best scouts in base ball The Feds withdrew their suit spending the Winter studying alibis to stay on. higher clubs and the youngsters. and why? Simply because he mixes pretty against Hay OaMwcli when they dis­ the bench during Shtb« Part bookings. THAT KIND OF A TEAM well with the newspaper men who have him covered that his assets comift of a half-dozen before the public all the time, exploiting his old sweaters, three sloven and a safety razor. Back to where they started. Charles Dooin usually hustles and tries hard if the veterans few great pick-ups. Any base ball enthusiast began his base ball career as a Cincinnati ama- are of the right kind. In the past it has who has ever played enough ball to know any­ - Tho b«9t drawing card in hue ball Is first place cbeor. Nap Ijajole began his major league caxeer been the custom of veteran players gent back thing could do the same thing if they were In the pennant race. In Philadelphia. In 10IT» Itooin will nip to the minor leagues to loaf and sulk and per- allowed to travel around the country at some . base ^tealcrs for the Reds and Lajoie will haps feel injured. There will be Tory little one else's expense and with a bank roll like Omlakey says h« will hare IAM of trou­ biiiKle again in Philadelphia. All of of that during the coming season if the play­ the New York Giants allow for this purpose. ble reducing hi* roMer to 21 men. but he which goes to show that it is a Ions l&ue ers have sense. They will realize that base The Giants and Comiskcy have all others won't havo to do much thinking when he that's worth two in the bush. ball as a business is in a tolerably bad way. reaches the second base department. that it is beaten a mile for this extravagance, and The report that the two major league* oversupplied with athletes for the neither team ever got a real good man with­ Om« to think of it, Dooin was always had decided on a 21-lawyer limit Is with­ time being, and that many men who ordinar­ out spending more money than some poorer a Red anyway. out the slightest foundation. ily would be rising and drawing good money club could afford. In two or three cases we are know of, some other scout dug up a youn? Three wise men of the East Connie One of John K. Tener's latest acts as HUSTLING TO HOLD Oil player and tried to do business with the club Mack. John McUraw and George Stall- governor waj to pardon a convict. Next where they are. There is nothing like fear without tipping off their hand, but that club ingi. Summer there won't be anybody for him of losing out entirely to make ball players immediately got wise and wired McGraw, to pardon but Heinle Ximmerman. Johnny work. With salaries in the big leagues and Comiskey and Griffith that "so-and-so had of­ Napoleon Lajole admits that he covered Brers and lloger Bresnahan. one-sixteenth in the Federal League higher than ever be- fered so much for what-do-you-call-hinj, do of an Inch less ground now for was known and salaries in the minors you want to than he did ten years ago. J. C. Isamtnger The Chlfed catching staff held a spe­ look him over? Naturally, cial meeting, and decider! to rescind its lower than they have been for years and the these clubs sent a,,man and saw, not a raw That war tax of 20 cents on every quart resolution to retire from base ball. The managers and owners facing losses to carry recruit, but a finished artist, and a man who of champagne haa Jailed John Titus' Winter. action was taken shortly after Walter Johnson re- teams and hold their franchises for better would attract a blind man's attention if only flopped to Washington. times, it would seem that the minor league by the way the drives rang off his bat. The The Whit* Sox will carry a small team next sea­ players would hustle harder and harder to Washington Club outbid the field in one in­ son, hut Chicago-fans are not worrying, because It leaked out that Itoffer Breanahan's contract advance. f stance, and the player was naturally a star.- one member of the small team Is Eddie Colline. with the Cubs permits President Charles Thomas ——————————4————————— This happened several years ago, and they to enter the park any time he wishes. CRIGER FATALLY ILL are still praising this scout for digging up Judfrins the player. The only digging he did was with from the raa» of matter printed In Expecting another attack from the Federal other pupeis, one may safely say that Eddie, I^ag-je. the government ha^ ordered the defenses a bank roll. If the scouting system was not Colllna guea to Chicago well recommended. A Once Famous Catcher at Death's Door overworked each club would save a lot of around Wa.sliJiigton strengthened. money. As Cap. Neal once in His Indiana Home. remarked: "Its' These are trust*: Alexander's right arm, Cobb's Jim Gaffney'a new perk is so large that a home not who they dig up, it is who they don't legs. Collins' eyes, Leouavd'a left arm. MrlimU' run or a- battleship can. be made inside the Lou Criger, the former battery partner of take." Rather take 10 fellows from the lot who bra Jus. grounds. Cy Young, is reported to be dying at his home »re costing nothing more than three from some in Klkhart, Ind. Criger has been ill for sev­ Class A or AA leagues at a few thousands, be­ J eral years, but he has managed to weather cause if that one from the\ lot has enough to some severe attacks, and he now has on thine out among major leasjuers he is worth regular Tom Jones and Danny Morgan com­ he had nothing but high school experience, arfother hard fight. Although of slight physique, developing right at home. And that kind bined and frequently gets away with some­ tiuitting school to join the team for Spring Criger caught Young's delivery for several costs nothing. Comiskey has spent enough thing on the crowd or his opponents, as the training. Xaturally he made many mis­ years and helped to win pennants for the money on ball players to run a league and following will illustrate: The Chinese were takes, but instead of cheering up Boston Americans. It was Criger who scored "yet he has fr.r from a good ball club. He a local due to play one of the American teams in boy who was npt the deciding run in the pennant race of 1904. makes money, but then one must, remember yet 18 years of age, the That was on the last day of the season. Bos­ Honolulu and several of Ilop\s team were un­ fans roasted him and clamored for his re­ that he is also a beneficiary of circumstances, able to play. One thing the fans like to see ton and New York met in a double header and his individual popularity and princely is a victory, and another is Chinese on the lease. Finally, Janvrin was turned over to which was to decide the flag. If Boston won generosity is responsible for his money-mak­ home team, but there were no available men Jersey City for further experience and he one game the Down East team was assured of ing ability in Chicago more than his ball club. - "vi" f I J a j l I SIstrong rilllg UIIUU**"enough to*•>•' fill«H theHIC bill.inn. Hop»tv/(J remem-itim m came back a finished ball player. He is an­ the pennant. If New York won both games Soi*rs has employed five scouts, and lias b(,re(i ste\ nl: Markham, an American, former other Artie Hofman. Last season he played the championship would go to New York. picked just two really good ball players in , of the Northwestern League, hut who is every position in the infield and played them Chesbro pitched the first game for New York, years, excluding Joe jjackson, whojvas always j now trave|jng for a ] arge firm in San Fran- all so well that two regulars were forced to and Dineen was Boston's twirler. The spit wonder Every magnate 4. knew. .that, -. , . hut..." L iI Cisco, cloutinf,clouting the.... ball over the short left- remain idle after they had recovered entirely ball was then the- cause of much argument in did not like to take a chance on Joe s . ! field fence in practice a few days previous from injuries, while Sttevc Yerkes was re­ base ball circles, with Chesbro the most noted en heart after he had twice failed Connie and a bright thought struck him. He looked leased. At second, third and first bases, Jan­ exponent of the moist ball ficlivery. Ches- Mack. Connie keeps his "scout" close to up Markham and the latter appreciating the vrin played with the same brilliancy and he bro's spitter was mighty hard to hit. It was home and relies greatly on 1hc opinion of humor of the thing and the fun he would have cinched the second-base position when Dick also very hard to handle. One of the "spit- friends and spends less money, with better j,grec(i to Hop's suggestion. That afternoon I Hoblitzel was secured to take his place at ters" caused Jimmy Williams to make a cost­ results,reuiilts than anyanv otherntner managermanatrer in thetrip counconn- the.. papers_-___.. announced____.._ ,.~.i that.v_* Mock^r~..u Ham,n n ». a« won».»» ' first.a _ A Allin things*v:__ considered,^___UA__J Janvrini~_.-_:.. is:« cerA~« ly wild throw to the plate, and finally Ches­ try. Connie once remarked that there were derful Chinese athlete, back from C9llege in tainly a prize for Carrigan and his ability to bro lost the game and the pennant when one enough good ball players in the vicinity of the States, would play with the Honolulu fill in at any position gives the Red Sox of his "spittcrs" went sailing over his Philadelphia to fill up a major league if one team. "Mock Ham," who was none other plenty of reserve strength for the coming catcher's head and permitted Criger to trot could only find them and take time to look, than Markham, his face greased with an evil- battle. across the plate. them over: and he is right. There is no State smelling grease, played great ball and, true in the Union that develops as many ball to form, drove a homer over the fence, which players as Pennsylvania, but the majority of RaTe hi j team thc i,,a9 ' Yochomaehi, Ushigome. Tokyo, Ja­ performances in the national pamc. An im­ ager McCredie stated at the time that he pastime of spinning yarns in Hap Hogan's portant addition is the inclusion of college would investigate and if he found~ the...^ players,,._.... yet unsold emporium, told one that has the The card was sent to the Boston American base ball statistics in the way of records, right he would release Akana. McCredie in- I dog story down for the count and crying for League Club offices and was then forwarded notes, schedules and pictures. The list of =tigated and found that the players were help. 'I remember,'' said Del. 'the time that to Speaker at Hnbhard City. Texas, and pictures comprises nearly 100 institutions. either actuated by prejudice or were seeing Charley Franks, of Memphis, traded a pitcher needless to say. Tris complied with the re­ * things. Now he announces that Akana will to a team in the Mississippi State League for quest and by this time there is an unusually Manager (,'arrigan, of the Red Sox. is in yreat dt- positively 'play with the Portland Club next a pet bear. As toon as the bear arrived, he happy young man in Jap*. mand la Baton tnd ridntty for smoke talks. 16 SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 30, The International League News From Far West

o t te expected that Mr. Hays will represent the club oput up a fleht to g*t a square deil. Last season Jofl DOINGS AND SAYINGS IN PRESI­ at the annual meeting of the New York Slate League WHAT IS TRANSPIRING IN THE started out with the LoulsriUe Club, uid wts then sent to be held at Elmira, January ±tj. lie will send out to Wichita. Kan. A few weeks later O'Kourke was DENT BARROW'S LEAGUE the contracts for 1915 to the players held under reser­ BAILIWICK OF O'NEILL made manager of the Wiohita team. His work was so vation. No successor to M. J. O'NoiU as manager has satisfactory thai he believed that be wu assured of been engaged. Dick Breeo, the heady second t**eouui the job for this year. During tha Winter a new presi­ with Utica in L9L1-, has been sold to Omabt. NW>. dent was elected at Wichtt*. and arrangements were President Barrow Not a Candidate His departure from this city will be sincerely re­ The Schedule Meeting of the Wes­ nude to send some of the young players of the St. gretted by many fans who admired his work here. Louis Amnrlcins to that city next Sprtiu'. Shortotou tern League to be Held on Feb­ Wares, of the Browns, was offered the management of for Any Club Office Owing to the Wichiu dub, and he has accepted the berth. COLEMAN RETIRES PROM BASE BALL Following the closing of the deal with Wares, a cnn- the Decision of His League to SCRANTON, Pa,, January 23. E. J. Ooiemaa, one ruary 7 The Schedule to be Re­ Uact waa sent to O'ltourke to sign. To Joe's surprisa of the best-known minor league base, ball magnates he found that the salary offered him for 1915 was In the country, who for the last ten years has been about ucw'balf as much as he received In 1£14. "I Remain in the Field. owner »f the Scranton team, of the New York State duced From 168 to 154 Games* propose to send that contract back as quick as the League, last week disposed of all of his holdings In U. 8. raall can carry it," ca4d O*Rourke. "My con­ the association to Robert \V. Alien, one of the I^rka- tract with Wichita last season called for the dub to BY W. J. M'BETH wauna County Commissioners, who will now hold a OMAHA, Neb., January 23. Prexie Ti- have the right to reserve me for the same salary for majority of the stock, witii r>r. P. H. Walker and perino O'Ncill, the well-known optimist, who 19U, provided the dub paid me a. certain sum on NEW YORK, N. Y., January 23. President William G. O'Malley. nie relinQutsniu* of Coleman's August 20 for the privilege of reserving me. On Edward G. Barrow, of the International interests in the Miners came aa a big surprise to fills the executive chair of the Western loop, August 20, the amount stipulated in Uw contract wa« League, the other day requested the locs^l p»- Scranton fan?, with whom lie wad very popular. Mr. has called^ a schedule meeting handed to me, thus binding me to the Wichita Club pers to deny the story that Colemao will demote all his time in the future to a for Chicago, February 7, and for this year. Now along cornea the contract which he was a candidate for the big bakery concern in this city, with which he Is Messrs. W. A. Kourke, of cuts my salary In half. I have already consulted a position of business manager prominently identified. His retirement will make no Omaha; Hugh Jones, of Lin­ lawyer of this city, and am told my contract Is as of the New York American difference in the management of the team. Bill Ough- coln, and Jack Holland, of good as wheat. The Wichita Club cannot put anything League Club, which was filled liu being a»urcd of ' this. St. Joseph, have been ap­ 33 raw as that over ou me." by the appointment of Harry pointed a committee to draw L. Sparrow. In his letter NEWS NOTES up tentative schedules for NEWS NOTES Mr. Burrow says: "Will you Pitcher Domlnick Mulrenan, the Syracuse farm­ submission to the other mag­ DCS Molnes has signed Inflelder Sawyer, of Salt Lak« please deny for me the stories hand from Boston, has been turned over to the Provi­ nates. The schedule this year City, printed in several New York dence Club. will include 154 games. This York and Superior nuy drop out of the Nebraska papers that 5/was a candidate Latest additions to the Binghamion team are out- was decided at the Western State League, in favor of North Pliitte and Falrbury. for the position of secretary flelder Craycroft, hailing from Baltimore; and a young League meeting held in Oma­ Omaha l>ase ball writers are complaining because or business manager of the Syracuse Inflelder named Roune. %- ha during the minor league In deals bringing players there, .the news is alwayi New Yorks? These stories The dmira newspapers axe carrying stories to the W A Rourke convention. Last year 168 given out first at the other end. are^opied ^.the^r. effect that Manager Wid CVmroy may be lost through games were played and the Omalia haa purchased a new battery from the Cen­ his promotion to the International league. result was disastrous, according to several of tral Association. They are pitcher Tom Blodgett aiid caused some unpleasant and unfavorable com­ Jack Pappalau, the ei-Royal and Rochester twirler, the magnates. The season will open on April catcher Frank Askland, of Waterloo, ment on the part of several sporting writers. finished hla twentieth year on the diamond last sea.^nn 28 and will close September 19. "Pa'' Lincoln will have an entirely new outfield with At the beginning of negotiations for the sale with the Albany team. "Pap" will umpire next season. Rourke has his own ideas about a schedule. Manager Matty Mclntyre and youngsters Wolfe and of the New Yorks I was given to understand The Elmira Club, of the New York State League, "Pa" declares it is his turn to capture the Alttn;ui, secured rmm the Chicago White Sox. July 4 holiday date, and his tentative sched­ that I could have the position of club presi­ haa purchased Felix dare, the star catcher of the Wichita haa purchased Clyde Wares, of the St. dent if I wanted it. That was as far as the ulcan team, of the Interstate League. Last sea.soi ule will be drafted with that in view. "Pa" Louis Hi-owns, to manage the team this season. IT« matter got with me. however, as I gave up Clare bit at a .2T$ clip and his fielding average was is correct, Omaha should have that holiday. will bring sonfe of the "rookies" from Ilickcj's farm. all hope of accepting another position after .OS*. Last year the only holiday Omaha fans en­ is probably the H. H. (but not "Hap") Mycrs, who was one of the the annual meeting of the International To date only thre« clubs hare engaged their team joyed was Labor Day. That bidders for the THcoma franchise, in the Northwestern League six weeks ago. The derision of my l6ad«Ts--W1Ures-Barne. ScrajUon and Binghamton. In third holiday in point of desirability, but League. l>ut did hot go through wftli the deal. \9 now club owners to go ahead regardless of the fail, those are the only clubs in the Ifagup that are "Pa" graciously made no kick last year and negotiating for the purchase of the tVipcka Club. heavy losses sustained last season was enough at all busy [n getting their teams In shape for the ap­ the magnates should reciprocate by giving Myers hails from Mitchell. S. D.. and to said t« 1o show me where my duty lay. I could not proaching season. him July 4 this year without any objections. have the Hillebramls. Homer and Arthur, former ball show less gameness and vourage than they, Manager Calhoun. of Ringhamlon, has signed a Decoration Day is out of the question at players and now wealthy ranchmen, interested wiU) »nd will stick to the ship as long as they do. young pitcher named Adams, wtin has been with the present, as base baH is prohibited on that him. After they get it, what will they do with it 1 feel confident that we will be able to over­ Pittsburgh Federals. Calhoun i» assured by Manager day under the Nebraska State law. The Ne­ come our little troubles of the present and Oakes. of tha Pittsburgh Feds, that this youngster is braska State League men are, however, push­ start the season of 1915 bigger and better a comer. It is understood that CaJhoun picked him up ing a bill which will permit base ball on that BY CERTAIN MANAGERS than ever. Whatever happens, you may be as a, free agent and that there will bo no complications day after 2 o'clock in the afternoon. The sure that my ambition is to go forward and over taking him on. bill will be presented during the present term Poor old Bender! Poor old Plank! $ot backward in base ball." President Bar­ Of the tlu-ee teams possessing leaders Managers of the legislature. Aged and rheumatic! Coughlin and Calhoun have been the busiest. Cough- Long and lean ami weak and lank, row declared that each day made him more Mn has grabbed three or four men for the Scranton Palsied and erratic! pleased with the selection of Richmond in lieu Miners, while Calhoun, as of old. Is hard ut work JOE O'ROURKE HAS A GRIEVANCE Bowed and bent, with hoary hair, of Baltimore. The proposition of transfer­ getting youtiBsteis linrd up for try-outa with Blngham- rJTILADELI'HIA. Fa., January 23. Joo O'llourke. Weakened in the attic! ring the Jersey City Club to Syracuse rests Um in the Spring. Pete Noonan has done nothing of of this city, haa a. grievance against Organized Ball. If I only owned that pair solely in the hands of the New York State any account In Wilkes-Barrc. Joe has had his salary cut in half, and he proposes to I would feel estatlc. League.

E. C. MALE'S PROVIDENCE POINTS PROVIDENCE. R. I.. January M. No selection of manager of the Providence <5rays has been made pub­ lic to date. It is understood that If the fans' popi.lar choice. Dare Slieau and Owner Lannin can come to terms on the salary question, he will got the berth, unless our good friend. Manager l>on In ihe .New Yorks' infield. Wo fans in this town are all pulling for him to make good, but not at the expense of the Profldence Club: and unless Owner l^annln haa someone that can fill the »ap. In all departments of the game, it would seem Spring Base Ball to be had policy 10 part with Shean. not that they want to hinder Shoan's »dvancemeflt. It Is a case where the team Is 'bigger than the indMdua]. Shean It is just one big month right after another Is a popular favorite and we do not see h(*v we can do without him. It is also rumored that Paddy Sea­ all the year round in base ball man, of last year's tend, may be among the missing when the bells ring, and with the loss of Platte as well is the others that helped land the pennant, it would seem as if the new manager would have some Winter t/rc Genesis or Creative Period, gives way to Spring work cut out for him to repeat. L«t us hope for ome good news in a few days. the Season of Mental and Physical Awakening the Time for News Notes Action Among Managers and Men Pitcher Dominlck Mulready has been-*" released by the Red Sol to Providence. Mulready Is from Wo- when new personnels must be drilled and grilled and every player's senses btirn, and played Independent ball in New England last season^ trained to keen perception, their sinews to untiring performance for the quick President Barrow, of the International League, has wit, strong arm and fleet foot that win in base ball. added Frank Brown to his 11X of umpires. Brown JiaJls from Herron Hill, Pa., and had a most itic- cesrful season in the I. I. I. League in 19M. Spring Months are Months of All Over Alertness and Watchful Pitcher Pud McTigue.' who quit the game a year or so ago while a member of the Baltimore Inter­ Expectancy nationals, haa been released to Nashville by Jack Uunn. McTigue has recovered his health and experts when universal hope hangs up8n the unfolding Winter plans, to catch the to make a good showing In the Southern League this promise of victory and the flag that has been "coodling doon" like a jear. all Winter. Among the many applications received by President "bairne" in their hearts J. .1. McCaffrey. nf the Toronto Club, for the position of manager iire those of Arthur Irwln. former scout for the New York Americans, and Arthur Devlin, for­ Spring is the Season of Training and Line Up merly f,T the Clams: and Mike O'N'ell and Henry Itam- ey, of (lie New York league. when SPORTING LIFE takes the fans through this experimental period which President Kdwurd Hyrrow, of the International is to determine who are to be chosen among the hundreds of reconstructed league, says lie intends to stick to the luterujUonal teams to be contenders in the early struggles for supremacy, and to put them League ship as long as they keep it atioat. However. Ed would lie highly pleased if Home of those Inter­ on edge for tlu> start. SPORTING LIFE faithfully reflects the great, broad vis­ national League writes stopped rocking the boat, ion of these early activities, from every angle and makes it possible for you liven a veteran sailor gets,seasick when his craft Is to review in leisure moments each week, the WHOLE field of the 40 or more compelled to climb such waves. leagues, 300 or more clubs and 5000 or more players in PROFESSIONAL BASE The Xewark team may experience all the comforts at the unwieldy rich this Spring. Charles H. Bb- BALL, and of the 3000 or more gun clubs that are under the auspices of the bets plans to send his International Leaguers to Bill INTERSTATE ASSOCIATION FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OK Hrown's resort at Garrison-on Hudson, where the THAI' SHOOTING, And, SPORTING LIFE'S editorials on the more important program for ordinary millionaires Is, "Up at 6 o'clock in the morning, cold shower, NVmlle run, affairs of the base ball and trap shooting world are Especially Illuminating. breakfast, more run, lunch, a little bit more run­ ning and bed at 8 o'clock." For base ball players the program naturally will be a little bit more strenu­ ous. a Week $2.00 a Year NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE All News Stands (52 Times) By Mail The Utica Club in Line for Another Season Infielder Dick Brccn Sold to the Omaha Sport is the Vim, Vigor and Vitality of Life! Club of the Western League, SPORTSMEN produce it, and "SPORTING LIFE" boosts it twin brother*. BROTHER| We will gladly send a sample copy to any of your friends. Giro us their BY HARVfcnr A. RENSBERG name and address-^-or, t«Il them to write to UK for a sample copy. They UTICA, N. Y.. January 33. At the annual meeting ought to be our friends, too. "G« to it," brother. of .tlie I'Uca, Klelrt Club, which operates the New Sportsman York State ]>eAgue franchise in t!ii* city the following directors were cJwtwi for the ensuing year: Hany W. Roberts. William \f. Hayes. William I-X Richards, V. W. Bensbeig and E. (*. HichanL". At a subse­ SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO., PHILA., PA. quent meeting of the directors .Mr. Uolwrts was re- lactcd prtsldeai and M.r. Hajree Kcratary-treasurer. JANUARY 30, 1915 SPORTING LIFE 17 Nezvs of the Pacific Coast American Association

o ry. At all events. It is certain that the com­ o appointment of Rudy Hulswitt as manager of MOVEMENTS AND HAPPENINGS mittee in charge of thi<» tournament has discharged LATEST REVIEW OF AFFAIRS the Columbus team will be generally popular Its duties with absolute Impartiality. There is no reason why Philadelphia should have been chosen ir» nround the circuit. It is .generally forgotten IN BAUM'S CIRCUIT preference to Chicago, so far a* the committee is IN CHIVINGTON'S LEAGUE that Hulswitt was considered for the job when. concerned, were It not incumbent on the same, to Billy Friel, manager of the St. Paul team for name this city. This fact should, and no doubt will, the'last two seasons, was named as field leader be satisfactory' to Chicago, or at least as far as it re­ of the Senators. Hnlswitt played with Louis­ Legal Tangles Looming Up Over lates to the Integrity of the committee. Louisville Trade of McLarry Pro­ ville in 191i-l'J-l:-f, and was a member of the Columbus tram during part of the season of the Transfer of the Venice There can be no doubt whatever that this tourna­ duces Infielder Claude Derrick HU2. He was manager of the Jersey City ment could not possibly be any such success in any Club, of the International League, last sea­ other city in this country as It U more than des­ son. President Chiving ton expressed a high Team, Against Will, to Vernon tined to be at the I'nion League, owing to the fact Hulswitt's Appointment as Col­ that other clubs, even the greate.* of them, have no appreciation of the new Columbus manager such facilities for such an entenici.se as the Vnion as a thoroughly likeable fellow. Other Troubles. League has. It may be stated that the playing should umbus Manager Well Received* be quite a$ good in any other city as ;ii the league. That iu a measure is a fact. Yet it is no leas true NCWS NOTES SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., January 14. The that in Die tournament which took place in New York BY HARRY T. WOODRUFF The Milwaukee Clulj has secured catcher Andy Sllrht transfer of the Venice franchise back to Ver­ In 1914, Joseph Mayer "kicked like a mule" In con­ CHICAGO, Ills., January 25. That "Pol­ from the ChJc-apt American Club, as part payment sequence of the Dulse In the club, and attributed for outftcldcr Felcn. non, although ordered by the Coast League to ly" McLarry was not sold to the Chicago directors, may not take place. that cause the fact that ho could not play his regular .Manager Hairy (Mark, who piloted the Brewer* to This is the information came. Mr. Mayer overlooked tlie fact that the same Cubs for cash alone was proved by the turn­ two successive pennants in 1913 and 1HM, has signed "noUo" must have been Quite as objectionable to his ing over by the Cubs of in- to manage the club for two more years, it was fur­ brought to San Franrisco to­ opponents as it was to him. unless In the event of ab­ day by Tom Stephens, who fielder Claude Derrick to the ther announced. solute or stone deafne** on their part, which naturally Louisville*1 Colonels. That n has been sojourning in the would make considerable difference. It is easy to understand tlie report that Charley South for the past week or Cub player was involved in Somers has tied n can to Jimmy Sheckarrl. Charier the deal was printed in these doesn't feel natural when he has a manager who can't so. Tom reports that the Ver- There will .be no «>uch obstacle to he encountered at finish better than seventh. non City attorney is against the League, wlieie, to my personal knowledge for. more columns last week, although permitting the return, and, than 40 years .past, there has l«en a sort of halo nt that time the public had liudolph Hulawitt. former ehortstop of the Pnlirmbu* furthermore, that there is an­ of reverence about the very name of billiards, which been led to believe the s.ile Club, of the American Association, was namej man­ other leral tangrle in getting can be more than attested by probably two of the had been made for oish. Un­ ager for the team during tlio coining *ea.soti. Huls­ away from Venice. The mat­ moH ornate billiard rooms to be found In this coun- til Derrick expressed his wil­ witt was manager of the Jersey City Huh. of the In­ liy at Uie present day located in this very club. lingness to go to Louisville, ternational League hist year. He gut-reeds William ter is a delicate one and may Hiiu-hm&n. who has joined the Pittsburgh Nationals. have to be called to the at- The hall In which the tournament will take place U the announcement was 'with­ A m tention of the directors for fastly mr.«ri»r to any public hall in tliis city for -such held. The terms of the con­ Otls Clymer, the oM war horse, has lost his suit a purpose. Without resorting to the galleries which tract were oins, one must refer to Happy Hogan's co- I. Chivingtoa to Derrick, who is expected whfc'li was not paid liim while lie was su^xsnded. 1000 spectators;.anil on numerous occasions'during the to occupy the short field posi­ Judge K. A. .Montgomery, before whom the suit was workers as the Venice team. Stephens veri­ tournament of 1913 there were probably more thaii 11-00 tried In Minneapolis found for tho defendant. Oly- fies the story that Frank Dillon has been re- spectator* present, while on different occiislcii* hun­ tion in Col. Wuthen's' aggregation. Col. nier was Injured while playing, twit when ordered to appointed manager. ' 'You would be sur­ dreds of people were turned away, owing to lack of Wathen. Owner .T. C. McGill and Manager return to work Oils said he was still unable to pJa.v prised to hear the rejoicing in the South," accommodations. Jack HendrickK. of Indianapolis; President ball. He was suspended later. He claimed that his says Torn. "There is more base ball talk Tebeau, of Kansas City; and President Som- aalaiy, amounting to $240. wa« not paid during tlie there than f have ever heard before." The Neither should the fact be forgotten that the Tnlnn ers. of Cleveland, attended sessions here of suspension. Ho alleged that hi* reinstatement with new majority owner of the Angels has been league will probably spend twice as much money on the suit brought by the Federal League against the club later entitled him to hii salary for the full caused sume worry by the activity of the Fed­ making this tournament a success a* nny oilier club In Organized Ball in Judge Landis 1 court. The time. eral League. Jack Ryan and Rube KUis have this country would or could afford to do. This I* threatened to hurdle to the outlaws unless not Idle supposition on ir.y part, bit actual fact-*. Tim more money is forthcoming to them. Their l/niun league Is prolvably the richest club in this and fit: loser's average, 9 1*-"; high runs, 24-, 30 Xelther am I unconscious of the fact that fery country, and were It not half as rich as it Is. there and 82. many fine billiard playei* never played the four-ball cases are being handled by Manager Dillon, Is no doubt In my mind that it would i^eml ju>t as who went to the Imperial to see them. "Poll" game, but commenced with three balls. Such men. much money on the tournament to make it a success, The third game attracted a very good crowd, but .not however, are an exception to the rule. They are men Perrut lias sent in his signed contract. owing to the great interest which this club h.is- always as large a* on the (/pening night. Mr. Cllne was in not only greatly fascinated with the game, but, as1 a taken in tlie game of billiards but notably so its flue playing condition and seemed determined rule, men who not only havo plenty of time, but also amateur tournaments. Tlie tournament will not only to win ROY CORHAN from the mu*ct. He played with great ca>e. aa if plenty of money. With »uch men the game Is more DESERTS FEDERALS be tlie social event of the season In till 1* city, but will lie was really, the only man In the game. Demarest, than a hobby. They desire to become noted students 1X>S AN"GEIJ£3. January 15. Roy Corhan ha* sign­ be quite on a par with a ^eas-on of grand opers*. My on the otlitr hand, had the most atrocious luck imag­ nf billiards, and while they occasionally or probably ed to play with San Francisco the coming season. only regret is that Adellna Pattl dues not live here. inable. ! doubt if I ever saw the balls break worse frequently play In public rooms, they belong as a rule It became known today, despite official denials. tJiat In order that she might lw present to enjoy the play­ than they did for him In his rim of 44i. The score to clulH. It Is to the actual patrons of the public r,orrmn s-lgned a con tract Saturday, after arranging ing. ____ was "00 to _'6S for iH-marest. Winner's average, room that the owner of the room must not only look, with Owner JJerry to get away from the Federals, 16 2-"; high run*. 34. :W, 4'i and ."ii; lofler's average, but cater to his patrons. This trade generally con­ with whom he had also signed uiul accepted advance At Newport News, Va. % on January 9.' Palrin Deina- 1-JU-U: high runs, 26, 29, CO and M. sist* of thtee different dassea. Those who play tol­ money. ThU money, afcout $1000. II H -stated, will re-t defeated Harry nine, 300 to 156. Winner's aver­ erably well at the three-ball game. The poor experts be returned. It was also «tiled that (Vrhan 1* age. 17 1-2: high run, 117; loser'* average, 93-4; Probably one. of the moot'surprising events of the who should In reality play with four balls: and did. likely 10 blossom out In 1&1C as manager of a Coast high run, 40. . present 'season in the bilfiard world Is 'the fact that ah a rule, when that game was known to the public. Leafue flub. Berry absolutely refused to affirm or KOward Helms, of Cleveland, lin* Introduced a tourna­ The third class comes under the head of those who deny any reports regurdlng Oorhan. but the Informa­ William Hoppa and Melbourne Inman played two ment at the foui-ball .game in his room. Mr. Helm* play what la ' now known a* "pocket billiards." It tion tomes from a source as reliable as though Hen exhibition game* of 300 points each. 1S-2 bulk-line, is extdulrely engaged In the business, having two would be unjust and untruthful to state that gentle­ himself had given It out. Another star likely to go at St. Leu I*, on the llth Innt. Tlio score of the first room.* In that city, one room having 20, and the other men and the moM: circumspect men do not occasionally to the Seals U Joe Gedeon, whom Tom l>ani;ody game WHS .100 to 48 for Inman. Winner's average, 31 tables. It has been so tunica I in tho billiard play at "pocket billiards," but I am entirely of the now §ay* lie cannot use on the Ansels, and a dicker "80-13; hltfh fun. 127; loner's average, over 7. The world during Die oast quarter of a century for 'the cplnfon that 95 per cent, of the legitimate roornkeepers Is oti to send him North. "Hap" Hogan was noti­ sr-nro of the second game was ">00> to 08 for Innum. average pt-cife*lon:il to do any ^crioiH thinking, that of this country have wished from their heart, tliat the fied Hie oilier day that Hilly Purtcll. the fast thlid Winner's average. 386-lfl; high run, 1ST; loser'* aver­ It Is iiuiro thnn refreshing Ut realise the fact that there man who invented the game of pool had been physi­ 1 aseman of Detroit, had accepted Ms terms and age. .'2-."-; high run. 20. It will be observed that Is one rcunikeeper at Hie prefect day who not only cally smothered before he Invented the fame. »ould report to Vemon at once. Hoppe's average was the same in each game. think4, but nvt*. and who may. through his wisdom, I* livstinmental In revolutionizing for the bettor the The public billiard rooms of this country it the NEWS NOTES Hoppe and Inman played an exhibition of 7!>0 ijiiMlne^d "in the public billiard rooms of this country. points, English billiard--, at St. Louis, on the 12th There ate many icasons, however, to refuto siu-h a present day are practically in the same condition with Frank Wllon will be retained a." manager of the In^t. Tho acore was 7W to 557 for Hoppe. Winner's luMK1. With the exception of less than a dozen of the theatres. The New York "Run," commenting on Loi Ange'.e* lia-so Ball Hub. according in an amumi*ce­ average, 13 46-54; high run, 8C; loser's average, room keepers who were practically born in the .busi­ the theatrical business, said, editorially, in its issue ment made today in Thomas Darmody and Tom Ste­ 1027-53; high run, 74. ness, the vast majority of the roomkeepen of today are nf the Kith Inst.: "Kor commercial reasons, there is phens, new owners of the club. but meie neophytes In the Uulness. while a very largo to he a decrease In the number of theatres. Pre­ Pharley Moore, one of the Angel fielders, ha* l*en At Sioux City. la., on the 12th Inst., Albert Cutler number of other roomkeepers are promoter^, if indeed sumably this is expected to be an advantage to the handed Mi release as a member of the !>os Angcle* defeated Kojl Yamada. "00 to 23G. Winner's average, not speculators: for during the part no years mo*t of managers. In all probability, it will be equally pro­ 11 C-27; high run, 51; loser's average, 9 M-13. pitious for the artistic side." * * "One play Club. This Is the first step in the more to cut the 11 >i Ivave developed Into either the one or the other, which 'continued In apparent prosperity on the boards team down to tho 18-player limit?. with a result that In our commercial greed we have of a city theatre for weeks last Winter, In reality cost Pitcher Clarence Smith, familiarly known as "U. S." Affidavit* Hied in Chicago in the Federal League's become a little cracked if indeed not very nearly the manager $30i.(XMX althounh It was generally sup­ Smith, has been sold by Portland to the New Orlean* wit set forth that a bulldog and a hunting traininc aea*jn at Fresno. It was thought runs: Winner, 4; loser. 2. lool was so oitenrircly introduced into public rooms during the pn«t 20 years to Introduce the four-ball for a time that Tm-irtn. Ariz.. would 1« chosen as that'they are Sill staggering from the effects of such came In leading rooms In the Interest of yo:ing play­ training quarter*, but It was later decided to use Calvin - Demareat and Harry Kline played three an indiscretion. I do not. say that to a limited extent ers than at the present day. Most of the mode-ii Fresno as a base of operations. The players will re­ games at Allinger'* room, opening nn the night of the "pocket billiard" table* should not be found In even' roomkeepers would be inclined to scoff at such an port on March *. l"th inst.. 3«0 points 18-2 balk-line. The attendance first class room. Instead of having been handled with "Innovation." hart they probably not experimented According to an announcement made by Frank Pll- on the opening game was ver>- good. Whtla there was pnidence. however. It developed into a sort of Insanity, with almfst everything else. It will not, however, be lon, the Angels xrtll open their Spring training quar­ nothing sensational about the pi me In the shape of with a result - which is but too well known to every child'* play to introduce the four-ball game today, as ters at Washington Park on February 1G. They will remarkable run*, it was a beautiful exhiNtlon of bil­ locitlniiite roomkecper In this country today. Thirty already stated, most men regard the game as too hate a week of practice before tackling the White Sox. liards 011 the part of Mh players. There is a marked veais ago. or more. It would have pnid the legitl- easy, while otlicrs like to Imagine themselves great on March 4. The Chicago outfit will arrive on Feb­ improvement In- Cline't public play in IT, by which I inate roomkecpersi of this country to hive enacted a experts. Tho latter rca^n Is why some men play at ruary IS. They will play four weeks with the Angels, mean his entire1 absence and freedom from nervous law. placing a lax of $50 on every 3x10 pocket table three cushions. . They are not expected to count but starting March 4, with games every Thursday, Satur­ excitement, which win so obvious to the pub'.ic a few In Mil;* country, and a ta* of $100 on every pocket on rare or isolated occasions, and generally succeed day and Sunday. years ago. He now plajfs with wonderful care almost t«J>le sntailer in slae than ,",xlO. Such a tax would In their expectation. A3 it is a harmless hallucina­ phlegmatic as to his fndlfTcrence to the prc^noe of have made it Impossible tn flood the country with tion. however, there Is no reason why they should foe Dick Relslgl. a member of various local walking the public, or In a measure, seems unconscious of chei£ pool dives, which have done so much to de­ deprived of their pleasure. Should roomkeepere get clubs, hag been purchased from the Detroit Tiger? by their presence. I predicted *ome time ago that if Mr. moralize once great business. It is my firm con­ up tournaments at the four-ball game and offer nomi­ our old friend. Harry Wolvetton, who was recently ap­ Cliue could but master hinWlf. it would be difficult to viction that at tho present day. any ten legitimate nal pri7.es, they may succeed In introducing this game pointed manager of the San Francisco Seals. The predict just how weil. he might r>1a.v. He has 9110- roomkeepers In any State of this country could have until the players shall have dl'vovered Its beauties. Tigers drafted Dick from Topeka. If Dick should ever reoded in doing so. with a marked improvement In Ms a law enacted now, making the tax such as I have After which time there may bo much less experiment­ happen to disagree with Wolverton at a time when lie game. R3 has been demonstrated during the present Ft alert. The history cf *ieh places a« I have referred" ing in public rooms than for many years past, and was very short of cash, his marching club experiences season. Demarest'3 game is as Iwautlful and fasci­ to Justify such precaution in the interest of public much more billiard playing. " Will prove very beneficial. It's a long war, etc., etc. nating to look at as ever. Nature has done more morality ajid safety. The Poitland Club has notified the !>enTer Club, of for Pemarest than for C-llne. as the latter is more the Western League, that since securing Murphy and studious than Demarest, who depends too much on his I am entirely conscious of the fact that there Is a QUESTIONS ANSWERED Reed from the Philadelphia National* it does not need natural ability as a maMer. That 1<* tho difference tendency on the part of sonic men but notably so Louis Barbour and that Denver in free to make a deal between Hoppe and Demaxret. Hoppe is a close stu­ those who never play any ?ort of billiards, to sneer at for him with Oakland or Venice If it desires. Barbour dent of billiardi. together with his great a-bility as the four ball game, forgetting, if they really ever ANSWER TO QUERY Is a player who feels that he ha a a grievance against an erpert. That is why Demarest ha* not as yet IK-PII knew, that at one time the master professionals of Clerellnd Fan: Hie fair-foul rule was In force In Organized Ball. He dickered with the Federals last able to defeat Hop^e. It Is not as yet too late to ilo this country not only played the four-ball game, but the seventies. (2) In 1S87 An son made hLs hlgheat season, but was turned down. Then he wanted the so. but in order to do so, Demarest will have to pur­ also with the push shot. Most. If not nil of our great average, .42K (3) Wagner's best average rvas .">*>. National Commission to award him pay for the time sue the Hoppe application. There can be no compro­ players, whether^professlotialfi o/ amateurs, almost In­ made in 1*90. (4) -Dan Brouthera' .U9 averejre in he lost In Ills dickering. The Commission refused, mise with art. And the sooner Demarest realizes thia variably learned 'to play billiardi by flr*t mastering. 1?S7 w»« his b«st. (5) In 18(11 Lajoie batted .422, whereupon Barbour took his complaint to President fact the better will it be to his artistic work. or to n certain extent, the four-ball game, which is his best average. Fultz, of the Players' Fraternity. probably one of tho /most lieautifiit *gaines that has I am inclined to the opinion that Demarest under­ erer been played oli a billiard table. There is a rates the ability of Mr. Cllne as a player, or in other very general Impression that the four-ball game is so words that he is of the opinion that with dine as an easy to master that with but very little practice, "one BILLIARD NEWS opponent, he can win the game whenever he feels like would never mtes," That is ft very erroneous opin­ it. There is something in the Fables of Aesop rela­ ion, Tht-re Is but one more ball on tlie table than BY JOHN CREAHAN tive to a race between a turtle and a hare, which wrwn playing the three-hall game: while to make PHILADELPHIA. Pa.. January 25. In this city might be applicable to Demarwt. If h« must go tn run* of fcom 2"> to 40 at the four-ball game can. a» at least, there will be much rejoicing at the fact that sleep during his contests with Mr. ("line, I would ad­ a rule, only be accomplished by men who are the Class A amateur billiard tournament Is to take vise him to emulate Kojl Yr.mada in this respect by rather expert at the game. There Is, however, an ele­ place at the Union League, commenting on March li. keeping one eye open, or Cllne will close both of ment of luck in the game, which is less frequent at On the other hand, there will be dissatisfaction, or at them The score was 300 for Cllne to 291 for Dema­ the three-ball game, which makes It possible for be­ least, disappointment, In Chicago, owing to the fact rest. Winner's average, IS 15-13: high nina, 30, 30. ginners or rather indifferent players to count more that the tournament will not take place there. It 35 and M; loser's average, 166-10; high runs. 46. frequently, with a result that they do not become dis­ FINE TABLES—Carom, Combina­ was the general Impression, if I am not mUtaken, that 60 and 78. couraged. a*< la so common with men who begin to this tournament would be played In the Western city, letni the game with three balls. I am now writing owing to the fact that for some yeara past these tour­ The second game, which took place In the a/Urnoon. of novlcea at the game, and in the Interea^ of the tion and Pocket Billiard Tables attracted a fair attendance. The playing rnomkcei>er. It Is the patronage of the average play­ Orders from all parts of the World naments hare taken place In the East. Naturally. was very bad promptly attended to. there is a good deal of what is known as circumlocu­ early In tho game, and not much better at any part ers that roomkeepers have to live on. If they had to tion about the arrangements of these tournament*, all of It for such orperts. The score was 300 to 26S for depend mi "star" players they could not remain la JOHN CREAHAN, Green's Hotel, Fhilada., Pa. «f which teem* unavoidable, or probably absolutely Cllne. Winner'* average. 10 10-29; high runs, 42, 01 business ^0 days. Over 1,(XHXW0 Noise Subdued Sold. SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 30, 1915

THOMAS S. DA.NDO, BDITOB THOMAS D. MCHTER. ASSISTANT EDITOR Final Trap Averages Mid-Winter Handicap THIRTEEN STATES FIGURE IN LAST COM­ EIGHTH ANNUAL TOURNAMENT AT PINE- PILATION OF RECORDS OF 1914 HURST GIVES S. A. HUNTLEY TRAP SHOOTING SEASON ALMOST CLEAN SWEEP

Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Noted Omaha Amateur Wins Handicap Event, Ties Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Vir­ For Preliminary, Which J. D. Platt, Jr. Captures, ginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin and Lands High Average Honors on 600 and and Wyoming in the List. 800 Targets Race For Professional Title.

|PORTIXG LIFF.'S" official trap shooting averages of the 1M4 season come to a INEHCRST, N. C., January 23. The history of the Pinehurst Country Club's close with the compilation presented herewith, thus bringing to a finish the Midwinter Handicap trap shooting tournaments has been marked by some thril- publication of the complete trap shooting record of the work of fully 8000 trap ling ..vents, heavily attended and notable in many ways, but not any has sur- shooters for the year. In this tor of figures is included the work of the ama­ mssed the eighth annual event, which came to a close tonight when Sam A. teurs and professionals in Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South iuntby, of Omaha, Neb., swept his way through one of the strongest fields ever Dakota, Tennessee. Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, gathered for a tournament, and won the Midwinter Handicap event with the re­ Wisconsin and Wyoming. This record contains the State most prolific in regis­ markable score of 95 out of 100 from 23 yards. Other Midwinter Handicaps tered shooters, Pennsylvania having more than 700 in the records, a considerably larger have drawn larger attendances than competed here this week, but it would have been im­ number than any other State. The trap shooting fraternity now has a complete record for possible to duplicate the'wide spread of represrntation and the general high average of the constant reference during the coming season. It will enable every gun club and tourna­ contenders for (he title. When Huntley won the championship he merely capped the- ment official to properly and fairly classify and handicap entrants to tournaments in next climax of his wonderful week of shooting, in which he set a figure for general all-around Summer's active campaign. The value of the averages was proved at the Midwinter Han­ excellence never equaled here. He was the high amateur gun on the 600 16-yard targets, dicap at Pinehurst last week, when the handicap committee, provided especially with a with a record of 575 out of 600. and also topped the field on the 800 targets, including the complete set of ''Sporting Life 1 ' averages, was able to handicap the shooters so well that two handicap events, with another exceptional record of 759 out of 800. This was not all «very shooter on the grounds was loud in his praise of the work. It was conceded that of the Westerner's conquests, for he tied for the Preliminary Handicap under hard con­ there had never been 'better handicapping. Owing to the^tremendous pressure of room no ditions, with J. D. Platt, Jr., and Horace W. Heikes, Dayton representatives, and G. N. other statistics of the 1914 season are to be published in this issue other than the aver­ Fish, of Lyndonville, X. Y. All broke 89, Huntley standing at 22 vards, Heikes and Fish ages, but in the next issue will be found some interesting data of the 1914 work. This at 20 yards, and Platt at 18 yards. On the shoot-off Platt won with 20 straight, Huntley will include an event by event review of the high spots of the season and a dissection of getting 19, Hcikes 17, and Fish 15. This gave Huntley the President's Trophy for Class the entire,, average review,, showing the- sjrong and weak points of the shooting interest A. A. E. Ronney, of New York, won the Class B Trophy, with 88 from 18 yards; D. W. »ud the increase in shooting averages. The completemplet averages of the final States follow: Baker. Class C Tiophy, with 87 from 17 yards; and Vincent Oliver, Class D, with 84 RECORDS OF PENNSYLVANIA from 19 yards. There was also class shooting in the Midwinter Handicap, J. B. Lallance, Pennsylvania not only had the honor of Jr.. from Huntington, W. Va., winning ia tending by far the greatest number of shoot­ f Class A, with 93 from 19 yards: C. W. Bil­ ers into the registered tournaments in the lings in Class B, after tieing with Chas. New- 1 ust year, but also had the unique distinction comb with 93 and beating him on the second 01 having three noted shooters tie for the shoot-off, 18 to 18, and 17 to 16; D. Wads- 1 sh amateur average with a fine record. The vorth in Class C, with 94 from 17 yards, and Keystone State was represented by 747 ama­ I. Andrews. Class D. with 92 from 16 yards. teurs and 18 professionals. Of the amateurs The professional average for the week on 10- til shot their way into the 90 per cent, class, yard targets resulted in a victory for Emory almost one-tenth of the number. The three Storr. of Richmond, Va., who broke 570 out amateurs who tied were Charles H. Newcomb, oT 600. J. M. Hawkins. of Baltimore, Md., of Philadelphia, with .9555 on 3985 targets; led the professionals on 800 targets, including Walter S. Behm. of Esterly. with .9555 on handicaps with 736. The remarkably success­ 8'145 targets, an* J. G. Hand, of Pottsville, ful conduct of the tournament was a tribute, nith .9555 on 1820 targets. Next in order to the directing ability of Herbert L. JilUon, cunle Ed H. Adams, of Reading, with .9554 secretary of the club. on 830 targets. Andy A. Somers. of Delta, headed the professionals with .9458. The RICHARDSON FIRST DAY LEADER averages ; A field of 82 contestants faced the traps PENNSYLVANIA for the first day's shooting on the 20th. Con­ AMATEUB3 ditions were hard and only 13 were able to Shot Bke. Pet. break 90 per cent or. better. Alden B. Rich­ Al-hatlohlo. Bd». J.. Pittsburgh .... COO 204 .0800 ardson, of Dover, champion of Delaware, was >''»«. \Vm. B.. Philadelphia ...... 75 G7 .8933 high gun with 192 out of 200. C. D. Cobuni, A «r. A. H.. Dr.. Uravoslwig ...... 1110 1137 .909C of Mechanicsburg, 0., was second with 191. A.lsnu. E. H.. Heading ...... 830 run .fljll and ! '. M. Edwards, of Columbus. 0., third J(:'.:ma. Jot., Olypluiit, Pa...... 330 18S .6260 with 189. ?:mory Storr led the professional* Adnira. Ceo.. gcnnton ...... luO 111 ."4110 with 189, E. M. Daniel getting 185 and H. ' Jai. H.. ContwvUl* ..... 300 232/.8400ZJ4 /.OKIV A .ihoiiy. A. S.. UOO 1I8IT .842! D. Gibbs 184. The first day scores: Aiulrews. W. W.. Pittsburgh .. 130 10.3 .68Gii FIRST DAY Aimemnn, Wm.. Serantou ...... 300 2M .8601 AMATEURS Andrews J. K.. Strasburg ...... 924> 811 .9141 Aiijle, D. \V., Jersey slk>re .... WO 119 .7r.:: Brents ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 T 8 9 1» 11 12 Bit. .A'.Jerson, C. R-. Pittsburgh .. 1.10 123 .Kin:'. Target! ... 15 15 15 15 20 20 20 ZO 15 IS 15 15 200 A hbaugh. 0. R. Turtle Creek 4.10 S29 .7288 A nlc.hard«on 15 IS 1* H 19 19 17 19 13 14 11 15 103 Asliton. .T. C.. Mwiessen ...... WO 11C C I) Onbum 14 11 13 14 19 1» 20 20 15 15 It H 191 s' liuntloy . 15 14 1* 13 18 20 19 10 14 15 15 l:: 1*9 Continued on twentieth page- G U I.yoo. . 14 16 Ui U IT 2» 1» 18 M 14 15 13 187 //r

Caught at the Mid-Winter Handicap Tournament, at Pinehurst, N. ., Last Week The larger photo gives an idea of the big field that competed in this classic event. The smaller cut shows some of the stars of the shoot. They are, left to right, S. A. Hnntley, winner Midwinter Handicap, high average and tied for Preliminary; J. D. Platt, Jr., of Dayton 0., winner of Preliminary on shoot-off; Horace W. Heikes, ef Dayton, O., and a. N. Fish, of Lyndonville, N. 7., who tied for Preliminary. V JANUARY 30, 1915 SPORTING LIFE T9

O. V. Derlns 16 14 15 H 10 18 1? 20 IS 13 14 15 186 R. A. Hall.. 13 12 1.1 12 15 17 14 16 12 13 7 1» 153 y. S. Wright IS 12 10 14 19 SO 19 IS 14 13 15 15 186 Bitterllug. 18 7 10 6 15 17 15 15 15 12 1C 13 151 I>. McMahon. !* l~, Id IB 17 20 17 24 14 li 1" 1~> ISo E. O. Southey 11 18 11 7 16 18 IS 11 U 13 S 11 Ui it Hootman. 14 15 14 12 19 18 16 20 IS 14 14 I" 184 S. H. Drehev 13 S 10 12 1« IS 16 Ifl 11 li 11 11 1.31 <'. Billings .. 14 14 It 14 L9 19 IS 24» 13 13 15 13 1*4 V, Seibeit . . 1* 9 11 12 H 12 14 16 S 8 8 10 KB T. Edwards . 14 14 M Make Better Scores 1* 18 19 17 20 IS 15 13 13 1 S3 PROFESSIONALS Al Hell .... IS 12 13 14 K 19 19 20 IS 14 M 14 183 W. II. Foord lit 15 14 15 17 18 17 17 15 13 14 14 183 J. Eavcklna . M 14 15 H4 2u 20 IS 19 14 13 14 li' 1S2 TV/TOST every shooter has his "dead W. H. Klrits IS 1.1 13 14 19 18 18 18 15 14 13 11 181. Walter Huff. IS 14 14 13 IS 19 IS 19 lo 14 15 16 188 "-*- easy" target. It may be a straight­ P. Hndzman. 13 14 15 13 16 19 19 20 12 14 14 1" 181 C. \V. Phellis 15 li US 14 IS 19 W 17 15 14 13 IS 187 II. W. Heikes 14 13 12 13 18 19 18 19 13 15 14 15 1S1 K. H. Storr. IS 15 14 14 IS 20 18 IS 15 15 14 14 187 away or an angle "bird." His "losts" C. I>. Pramz 12 14 13 l~i 17 ki 19 18 1-5 14 13 13 180 H. D. Cibbs. It 13,13 14 20 IS IS 20 14. 13 IS 14 ISO are his hard targets those he should J. L. SflW.. U 14 13 to 14 IS 19 19 13 14 13 15 1*0 E. M. Daniel 14 10 15 12 la 19 :» 20 11 15 12 U 1*5 practice on C. VausUme. 1+ 12 14 13 18 18 17 19 1.4 13 IS W 1'79 Goolrich. 14 12 14 14 IS 15 19 19 14.M5 1* 15 183 until he can s.masli them as \V. K CUike 14 14 lil 15 19 18 16 It 14 12 13 14 179 \V. -i. Juslyn 13 14 1-4 14 17 IS 20 18 1ft 14' 12 10 183 he does his "cinches." There is a short J. F.J Cain.. 14" 15 14 15 18 IB 19 11 1.3 13 14 14 179 W. Uimnignd 1» 14 13 13 n 211 20 U> 15 12 15 10 177 and sure way to become a better shot. Idllance. Jr. Ifi 13 14 15 18 20 19 1-5 10 15 11 13 178 LeCompte. 14 IS 1-3 15 19 17 18 IS It, 13 13 8 17a Putliam .... IS 13 14 13 17 IS IS IS 14 11 14 IS 177 O. K. Dickey It 11 It 12 17 TS lli 17 H 13 1» 11 161 It is by R. L. SrxXts. \'i l."i 1* 10 13 17 17 1>I» 15 13 13 12 116 PLATT WIN'S PRELIMINARY HANDICAP O. X. J'hh. . 15 14 13 15 15 li W 18 W 13 14 10 1'7G ]>. Wmt-iworth 14 13 14 14 l'i 1« 19 1* M 15 15 12 176 The Pinehurst tournaments never furnished Using J Plan. Jr.. IS 11 13 14 18 19 IS 17 13 12 1* 13 175 a better struggle thau the Preliminary Handi­ the cfHj) Hand Trap y. I>. Keloey 14 14 It 10 16 15 IS IS 13 14 M 15 174 cap produced on Friday. Four fine shots tied I>. T. Lnhy. 12 14 IS to throw the kind of target 12 17 17 19 17 14 K. 1?. 11 174 for the big event with scores of 89, they be­ you miss so B. Higeinson 9 H 13 14 18 17 17 20 H 13 13 13 174 often at the club. This trap is adjust­ T. Mcillllan. 11 12 12 14 20 17 20 IS 12 12 11 14 173 ing J. D. Platt, Jr., and Horace W. Heikes, W. H. Jones. 7 IS 13 11 IS 19 19 18 14 15 1." 12 173 both of Dayton; R. A. Huntley. of Omaha. able. The shooter gets a 35 or 70-yard Broderick ... H 12 12 18 16 19 19 17 10 15 10 14 173 Neb., and G. X. Fish, of Lyndbnville. X. Y. straightaway, fast or slow, high or low, f. Newcomfc. 14 11. 13 10 19 IS 18 16 14 12 IS 13 173 Platt stood at 18 yards, Heikos and Fish 20 "jack rabbit," curvers or skimmers Srnndenburs. W 13 W 14 19 13 16 17 W 14 12 12 172 yards, and Huntley, 2t yards. I n the shoot- B. V Covert. 11 15 11 10 18 17 18 19 12 14 IS 1! 171 off Platt broke them all, Huntley missing whichever flight he desires for improving I!. Gumbeit.. 13 13 13 14 17 18 18 19 10 12 11 13 171 one, Heikes three and Fish five. ' The rare his shooting. Such practice methods Mayor Ileeil. 12 10 14 14 14 17 M 17 12 13 12 14 169 was J. H. Staples 1.4 12 IS 13 14 17 1". 17 12 14 M 13 168 even money throughokt, a 20-straieht on will surely result in better scores. the last string bringing Platt into the tie O. Howard . 11' W 14 11 IS 15 IT 1« 8 15 15 13 168 No shooter or club should be without tlie IV. ,1. Tirams 9 15 12 11 14 19 IS 18 13 l!i 15 13 108 when he appeared to be out of it. A. E. Du Ranney made 83 at 18 yards Pont Hand 'irap. For training new members, W. H. Lyon. 13 12 M 14 14 IT 17 17 9 12 13'IS 1«7 for the next or J. I. Chiplej 13 IS 15 12 15 20 13 1« 12 S H 1* 167 position and 87 bunched D. W. Baker, 17 stucijig novelty events (or experienced Whlttaraore.. 13 IS 13 14 14 18 17 16 15 13 10 IS 1S7 yards; C. L. Frantz, 19 yards, and W. II. shooters, club officials will find this target- H. Pon-ers .. 11 12 14 14 18 16 1« l(i 12 14. '.« H 1«7 Foord, 21 yards. There were also trophies thrower the most practical device available. A. W. Church IS 11 13 13 19 16 1« 18 12 14 12 M 160 for four classes. In Class A Huntley was the If your dealer hasn't it, send us S4.00 and the A, E. nanney 11 12 13 16 14 9 IS 20 14 13 14 12 165 winner, his 19 in the shoot-off enr'nins him Hand Iran will be shipped postpaid. J. C. Wrlsht 9 13 15 13 17 M 13 14i M 14 W' 12 165 the prize. PIntt's victory in the Preliminary J. D. Alien. It M 12 13 17 J4 For Booklets about Trap Shooting, 15 11 13 14 IB If, 163 disqualified him as a contestant for the Class the {iand Trap or Spr.rtinn Powders. John Ebberts. 11 14 13 13 16 15 IS IS 15 10 13 14 I«5 B Trophy, B. Timms .. 14 14 9 8 15 16 10 19 IS M M 12 161 A. E. Ranney. of New York. 18 Write to Sporting Powder Division J.is. Crate .. It U 11 13 17 19 16 Hi 13 18 IS 12 1«< yards, taking the prize with an 88. In Class B, A. Hall.. 13 11 IS 13 15 17 17 1« 14 13 8 13 162 C. D. W. Baker, of Kitchbure, 17 yards, won H. Shelor .. 1.2 13 11 13 16 17 16 18 13 12 12 H 161 with 87, and in Class D Vincent Oliver, of DU PONT POWDER CO. Sam Leever.. 11 13 13 13 18 17 17 16 11 9 11 9 16» Philadelphia, 19 yards, was high with 84. W. Established 1802 Wilmington, Delaware J. BHterlins. IS IS IS 13 15 14 17 IS 13 19 14 11 1«0 H. Patterson and John Fbberts. both of Bnf- P. J. Cobum IS 12 18 13 12 11 17 17 14 12 13 13 1GO "alo, and David Wadsworth, 3d, of Auburn. D. VV. Baker 6 It 10 13 18 17 17 16 12 11 IS 12 159 were among five who recorded 80. R. L. V. Olivet ... 11 12 1« 10 17 IS 19 IS 13 9 11' 11 L57 Spotts made 78 and F. S. Wrisrht 75. Storr. V. H. .Mellon 18 M IS 14 W 17 10 15 IB 14 IS 13 157 with 97; Hawkins, 96, and Joslyn, 94. led gave him a vantage point, but which made O. hembeck . 12 11 11 12 15 lo 14 15 13 11 13 13 W5 the professionals in the morninK W. Lawson . 1ft 9 11 10 sweepcitakes, him dangerous. 0. \V. Billings, at 18 yards, D= 14 16 14 15 It* IB 11 14 153 and Le Compte, 87; Gibbs, 82, and Hawkins, once winner of the handicap: C. H. Xewcomb J. H. Dreher 8 13 13 10 17 17 17 16 10 W 12 10 153 81, P. I,. Holland 10 12 8 12 16 17 M IS 9 13 12 14 149 in the aftr-rnoon. In the morning sweep­ p.t 22 yards, the 1914 winner; and J. B. Lal- T. J. Donald 11 11 11 0 1)4 lo 13 18 10 14 13 10 149 stakes Wright, Huntley and Hall were first lance, Jr., at 19 yards, were bunched in a J. P. Soust.. 12 9 10 U 15 13 16 15 11 IS 10 12 H7 among the amateurs with 97, 96 and 95, re­ triple tie for second, and it was a pretty race P. Seibert .. W M 14 13 M 12 18 14 10 7 12 9 142 spectively. Third day's scores: throughout. Isaac Andrews, a 16-yard man, W. Delahanty 7 13 11 10 10 W 12 13 11 13 10 9 187 THIRD DAY and George T.. Lyon, 21 yards. m;ide 92 each, ITHACA I. Andrews . 11' 10 II 7 5 17 15 IS 8 1+ 10 10 1S6 AMATEURS with J. I. Brandenburg and W. H. Pattprscn, T. I!. Varick 10 S 5 13 15 17 10 12 11 IS 8 7 135 each 18 yards, and A. B. Richardson, 21 L. Bueser .. 10 13 9 11} IP 12 9 16 11 12 1« 11 1C3 Sweeps. Hp. Preliminary. yards, tied at 91. The class shooting feature E. Southej . 10 11 S 9 13 15 11 10 12 11 It 10 130 Tariets ...... Sh. B. Y. 2U 20 20 20 Hit Rh. B inaugurated last year, ONE proved to be BARREL! a big card. PROFESSIONALS S. A. Huntley ...... 100 90 22 IS 17 19 18 17 100 89 In the handicap G. -\. Fi»h ...... 100 SO 211 18 IS 19 17 17 100 89 event, 93 landed the trophy E. H. Storr. 14 IS 1" 13 29 IS 17 20 13 15 M, 15 189 H. W. Heikes ...... 100 92 20 17 17 19 19 17 1011 S!> for Lnllance in Class A, and Billings won the E. if. Daniel 13 1?. M H 17 19 1» 19 14 14 13 13 185 3. D. riatt, Jr. .... 100 87 18 17 18 18 16 20 100 S!l Class B trophy in the shoot-off at the same TRAP GUN H. D Glbbs. 1C! IS 14 14 IS 18 19 2» It 13 13 15 184 A. E. Ranney ...... 10(1 91 IS 17 17 13 19 17 100 88 figure, with Newconib breaking 17 to 16 for J. Hawklix . 14 It J3 13 IS in 17 19 1.1 IS 14 15 183 C. L. FrnnU ...... 100 83 19 16 17 19 15 211 inn S7 his opponent. Wadsworth's 94 won Class C, P. Ooodrlrii.. 14 14 Ifl 15 17 19 19 17 12 13 13 15 180 D. W. Baker ...... l*(l ^ 17 IS 18 14 17 20 100 8T and Isaac Andrews got the Cla:;s D trophy Walter Huff. 11 15 12 14 18 17 18 16 13 IS 13 14 177 W. 51. Fnsrd ...... 1*0 M 21 Ifl 17 17 19 18 100 87 with 92. In the sweepstakes before the han­ W. A. Joslyn IS 15 13 It 14 16 29 IS 12 13 14 13 175 J. D. Alien ...... 100 91 19 10 1C 16 20 IS 100 86 dicap, Huntley only missed one target and C SI TartTPts ...... Sh. B. Y. 2* 20 81 20 20 Sh. B. especially designed to stand from Henry .Tones' town, was next with 188 F. H. Mellon ...... WO T2 17 16 15 16 ir. 19-100 81 S. A. Ilnntley ...... 100 »!V 3:! SO 19 1!> 19 IS 100 55 the continuous strain of »nd C. W. Phellis'and Emory Storr tied for I>. WadS'.Torth ..... 1»9 S3 IS It 19 17 14 IB 100 SO Vt'i'.tNwa-tti 1(10 92 17 IS Ifl IS 19 20 1'H) !I4 third with 187. Second day scores: J. H. Staples 10» 85 18 IS Irt IS 13 l(j 11)0 Sil . H. Xevvcorah . . 100 98 22 18 29 117 IS 20 100 93 heavy nitro powder loads. M. S. Hootman ..... 100 91 21 18 1C 18 16 H 1W SECOND DAY SO K. Ijllhuiee. Jr. 100 W) 19 W 1:9 19 17 19 IflO 93 .Tno. Kbtert.s ...... MO 75 17 15 IS 16 16 15 100 Sn C. W. Ilillinzs ... 100 95 18 18 19 IS 1» 19 100 93 €J \V. H, Putterson . 1011 91 18 15 U 17 is 19 icn SO It is equipped with AMATKt'RS o. w. ranines J. Aii'lre'.vs 100 S4 16 1% 2fl 18 18 IS 100 !l our lightning lock, au­ F.venU ... 1 34567 S 9 10 11 12 Bit. ... . 100 «3 is is :o 1.3 13 17 ton 79 H. I.. Lyon ...... 100 95 21 IT 20 18 19 IS 1(10 92 C,. W. I.embecfc .. . 100 72 17 17 14 10 17 13 100 ?!> A. B. Rk-oartUcm Mlft 9« 21 19 18 17 18 Ifl 100 91 tomatic ejector and Ta recta ... 15 15 15 20 20 20 20 13 15 15 15 200 W. H.* Kivitrt ... . -100 W. H. Jones. 13 15 19 80 IS 14 10 IT IS 14 ICO 79 \V, H: Patters . I'l* 94 IS I!l 19 IP I.-, IS 100 PI 15 19 20 19 14 16 14 15 102 Jas. Crale ...... 1HO S3 IS 17 15 18 ventilated rib. S. Himtlev . 11 15 1.3 20 1» 17 20 15 M 1* 13 191 15 14 100 T!) .T. I. Brandenljurff WO 8S 18 IS IT 19 19 18 1HO 91 H. L. SpotH ...... WO 92 21 15 11 17 IS It 100 78 W. It. Foord .... 100 i>3 31 18 -IK 18 IS IS WO 90 P. S. Wrisht It 15 13 20 20 18 17 15 IB 15 15 191 D. K. M.Mahon . 100 8S C. D. Coburn 15 14 14 19 19 18 . 21 IS 14 15 18 13 105 T8 Al Hell ...... 100 92 21 2(1 IS IS 19 ]« ir/l M 20 14 14 14 11 190 J. C. Bltterling .. . IPS 73 16 17 15 IT 14 15 Built in twelve gauge only Mayor Reed. Ifl 12 It 19 20 20 20 lei 14 1'5 14 189 100 78 J. D. Platt. Jr. 1W 8S 25 18 19 17 1« 18 B. Tlmni* ...... 1^0 85 17 16 II It 17 16 100 77 Mayor Itwl ...... 100 97 20 17 10 ISflS IS ion 90 in the following grades: Al Heil .... IS 14 15 20 20 19 17 15 14 15 13 189 .T. C. Wright ..... C. Vanstone. 15 14 SI) 18 18 . 100 81 17 11 IS IS 14 13 100 76 F. H. Mellon loo M KI in is in 10 i« inn i>o 15 19 14 IS 12 13 1ST I. Andrews ...... 100 78 17 19 Ifl If, 15 13 Lallance. Jr. 14 W 11 IS 19 19 19 14 It 15 15 1ST 100 76 J. r>. Alien ...... 100 92 19 17 2.1 18 IS 17 100 Wl W. IT. Lyon ...... 100 76 17 15 13 lf> 1.3 17 100 76 J. L Snnw ...... 100 K: 19 17 2.1 18 in I-S IfO 89 No. 4 Ejector, special B. L. Spoils. 12 15 14 20 1* 18 IS 15 15 IS 11 187 W. 1!. Delahanty . 100 SO 1« 1C 15 U M, Hootman. 13 14 18 10 18 16 20 14 15 16 15 16 110 76 S. W. Putnam .. 100 !«! in 10 17 20 16 20 ion S9 14 197 f!. L. Lyon ...... 100 85 22 17 14 15 It 16 net price $85.00 H. W. Heikes 13 14 M 20 M 20 19 in 1.1 15 H 187 100 76 W, H. Lyon ..:.. 100 S." W 19 IB Ifl 15 17 100 89 P. A. Hoilirman .. . MO 8.3 IS 13 12 17 15 IR 100 7(1 J. T. Wrizlit .... 1»0 no IT 10 1« 19 IS IS IM 89 A. Richardson 14 14 13 1« W 17 19 14 15 14 14 186 F. S. Wright . 100 97 G. L. It 14 IS 18 17 .... 22 18 13 1,1 15 18 100 75 F. S. Wrisht ... 1W 98 21 18 19 18 17 1« IfO 88 No. 5 Ejector, special Lvon.. 12 2» 1C 14 16 14 184 B.. M.. Higzinson . 1*0 S4 Ifl 14 12 l 19 is 17 wo S8 I1. D. Kelsey 13 11 14 14 1" 14 1S2 VV. H. Jones ...... 100 SI 21 17 13 14 16 If MO 74 W. M. Foord 13 IS 14 17 19 IS 18 M 14 14 It 182 J. E<1 Cain Vn 86 18 17 20 IS 14 10 Ifft 88 13 n 19 19 19 R. A. Hall ...... MO 84. 19 13 17 18 16 10 1110 74 C. L. Fiaii:*...... 100 91 19 Ifi IT 19 19 1.7 100 88 No. 6 Ejector, special P. Edwards . 18 18 18 13 l-> 15 181 E. C,. Southey ...... 10* 74 17 14 11 18 14 1C 160 73 J. Ed Cain.. 15 14 16 17 19 19 IT 14 14 13 U 181 n. M. Howard ...... 100 94 17 IS IS 16 18 17 1l> 73 Jim. Eu'wrts ...... W>0 8« 17 18 16 18 19 18 ICO 87 price $235.00 G. N. Fish.. 14 14 14 IS 18 16 1« 13 15 14 13 181 F. M. 15 IS 18 Kdwarcts ..... ion Td 20 IT 15 It 13 It 100 T3 C. D. Cfihurn ...... 100 93 it 17 17 17 17 19 100 ST J. D. Alien. It 17 19 HI IS 15 IS 12 180 R. .1. Ctnmlmt ..... MO "it, IT 12 14 15 17 1» 100 7"2 No. 7 Ejector, special C, Xewcomb. 12 14 11 19 19 20 1« 14 If. 14 Ifi 180 H. W. T-Ielltes ...... 10(1 fl6 21 17 18 17 IS 17 1 McMahon 12 ]» W 15 12 13 180 D. T. L«ahj ...... 100 SO W IT W W 14 M 100 Tl net price $310.00 B. V. Covert 15 13 IB 17 19 18 IT IS 1« 10 18 178 V. Oliver ...... 101* SS 19 20 15 1!) IT 16 1TO 87 R. Shelor ...... 100 80 16 15 12 IT IS H MO 71 R. I» Spottn ...... 100 91 20 17 17 20 18 IT 100 S" C. L. Pranu. 14 1-5 13 19 18 16 15 12 1G 13 15 177 F A. Selbert ...... 100 (13-16 14 14 14 12 1« Kill J L. Snow.. 13 15 11 18 16 18 19 14 1?, 16 12 177 70 D. W. I'.ator ...... 1 20 17 IB 100 86 2-"' 17 1C 19 in l"i 100 ss No. 5E, One Bar­ 10 1". 17 Sam Leever . 1(10 6« 20 ID 11 14 H 11 100 CO A. W. Omrch ...... 1 in 10.0 St! Brandenburg. 13 20 18 IT 14 1C 11 14 174 J. P. Sousa ...... 1"0 70 17 10 11 17 14 14 MO 66 rel Trap Gun, here A. Church . 14 13 14 19 17 17 20 W 12 W H. .Tones .....'.. 1!00 W) 21 14 13 IS 1« 18 100 Sr, 12 11 174 A. B. Richardson . 100 91 22 13 9 13 16 13 1(11) 6« .T. P. Smua ...... shown, as well as 18 TV. F. Clarke 13 11 14 19 IS 15 19 IS 13 11 14 174 VKi sr, 1C 11 IB 17 18 1C 100 sr, J. W. Broderick . . 100 79 IS 12 6 17 16 13 !00 64 F. >F. Edwards ..... 100 M 19 IS 1G IS 17 16 100 SS grades of double guns. J. O. Wrizut 15 14 15 IS W 17 1» W 15 12 14 173 O. M. Howard ... . MO 68 IS 15 9 14 8 16 10* 62 A. 13 13 17 IS 1'i F D. Kolsey ...... Ill* SO 18 13 IS IS K 17 100 Sj K. Ranney 16 11 15 12 12 91 W. .1. Timra* . MO 71 17 12 12 It H 11 100 CO B V. Covert ...... T. McVHUin. 14 14 11 14 lt> :» 1» 11 16 15 14 172 1*0 92 20 Hi 1«5 17 IS IT WO St J. H. Drthe-r . 100 70 IS 11 12 13 14 9 MO 59 T J. Donald ...... 100 82 IT 10 18 IT 1« IS 10« S4 H. Powers .. 19 14 It 20 IS 17 IS 11 IT, 13 10 172 T. J. Donald 7!> 18 10 7 13 12 1!3 101- 57 12 15 19 W n. Delahanty .. IM T2 16 IS IT IB lo IS 100 S« B. Hlcrtason 13 18 i4 18 13 12 1" 13 1172 H. Powera ...... MO T9 19 15 ...... 40 28 Jaa. Craig ...... MADE 8N J. I. Chlpley 15 12 14 IS 19 15 17 14 II 14 13 172 10(1 TT 18 14 17 19 10 17 100 8:i D. W. 12 IS 17 19 18 17 PROFESSIONALS Hootmen . . 100 92 19 17 10 18 1«! 1. Le Compte . 19 17 15 !7 19 in 1DO ST T. Mi-Mlllm .. .. IflO 83 17 1« 17 Ifi 1C 1C, 100 81 AMERICA J. Platt. Jr.. 15 13 1:5 IS 1« 1« 19 IS 12 10 12 171 H D Glbbs ..... 100 93 22 IS 15 17 1C 10 ICO S3 G. \V. .. 10!* S3 17 I'l' O. Howard .. 14 It It 17 19 1« 1« Lembeek 16 Ifl 15 17 100 81 10 12 13 12 17T> J. M. Havrktns ... 100 M 22 15 17.19 17 13 100 SI A. E. Itanney . .. 10* S.", to 14 18 IT 16 1« UK) 81 D. T. LMliy 14 1.1 14 19 1« 17 18 IS 11 IS 11 169 W. M, Hammond 10» 77 19 M 1C 13 17 1C MM) 80 . . lfl.1 S3 18 17 n. Shelor .. 13 14 12 IS IS 18 18 F. A. Hotlgman 17 17 1"> 114 WO S1 11 10 1.1 !S 16S C E. Ooodrlcli ... WO 71 21 H 15 15 1? IB 1(1(1 78 T. R. Vartck . . . Ill* 77 1« 1« 16 14 1C 18 100 80 ITHACA GUN CO, Bam Leever.. 15 13 14 15 17 19 15 13 11. 10 1,4 168 \V. Huff ...... MO 8« 21 15 14 1C IS 15 100 78 .. lft!> 8.> John J. II. Dreher .. 16 I" Ifl 17 17 10 1(10 0 Ebberts 18 IS 12 17 18 17 15 15 1ft IS 10 167 C W. Phellis ... I'W 89 Ifl 13 13 1C 17 17 100 7S G. V. Dering .. 100 94 20 IS 20 13 13 15 Hid W. H. L»on. HI' 14 12 1.7 17 19 1« 12 10 13 10 16' O R. Dickey ... WO 7< 18 13 17 It 17 16 100 77 Rum .... 1«0 SI 19 BOX 40 13 9 lf> 19 18 Ix-ever .... II W l.i 18 17 1(10 F. H. Mellon 12 18 11 12 13 13 1«« E H Storr ..... 100 97 22 17 12 IS IS 11 100 70 W. T. Laivson .... 100 89 16 17 18 IT 10 1C WO f. Mlllncs . 13 11 13 18 19 IS 14 9 13 W 14 165 E M. Daniel ... MH> S« 22 11 12 17 17 16 100 73 n. T. Lwliy ...... 1(W «-' 18 15 10 15 15 N 100 ITHACA, J. Broderict. 14 14 IS IT IS 12 15 14 1C IS 12 1«4 W. A. Joslyn ... 100 94 19 16 L4 12 1C 12 100 70 W. II. Klvltts . .... 100 94 IS 11 16 18 If 1« 100 B. Timms .. Iff 13 12 18 16 16 17 IS 11 1.2 12 1 3 HCNTLEY WINS BIG E. f:. Smitliey .... 100 72 !« I* 15 15 16 18 100 I). \Vttdsworth 12 IS 13 17 IS 1« 16 14 18 10 12 163 EVENT NEW YORK. Handicap day was .T. XV. Broderick .... H-0 84 17 IS 1-3 13 18 11 IttO V. Oilier ... 13 IS IS 19 16 18 K 13 12 10 10 163 perfect for good shoot­ R. A. Hall ...... 1«0 So IS 17 18 1« 1» 10 100 T. J. Donald 13 14 12 IB 18 14 13 12 14' 14 M 163 ing and there was a big turnout of spectators. F. A. Sdrort ...... 110 72 10 12 IS 14 III U 14 141 100 64 Jan. Cralt .. 13 1« 18 M 17 14 11 10 12 163 Hnntley's tie for the preliminary trophy re­ P. VV. Whlttamoro .. 100 7S ...... I. Andrem . It 14 12 16 14 10 19 12 12 13 14 161 sulted in his beinfc moved back from the 22- H. J. C.umhert ...... 101 77 ...... TV. T. tamon 9 H 10 IS 20 IS 19 11 13 HI 11 1«1 yard mark to the 23-yard limit, but he started N. A. I'ndenvood .. 100 SS ...... Whlttamor*.. 13 It IS 16 T7 1» 13 W 12 12 12 160 right after the trophy with u W. .1. Tinimi ...... WO SO ...... 10 It IT clean break of J. P. Sonsa. 1» 15 15 16 13 12 12 12 160 20 on the first string, followed by three more J. H. Staples ...... 10(1 86 ...... =D W, Patterson 9 10 10 19 IT 16 1« 12 13 IS 11 1(38 B. Timras ...... 100 76 ...... T. R. Varlck 1« 12. 10 1« US M 1C 11 9 W 15 157 of 19 each, and ending np with nn 18 for a total of 95. David Wadsworth, ;ird, was close C W. Vanstono .... 100 91 ...... f;. J^mlwdt. 9 11 14 18 16 IS 14 12 11 9 12 156 R. H. SSelor"...... 100 84 ...... W. J. Timms. 13 11 11 20 IS 16 14 10 IS 11 f, l.» after him at the 17-yard mark, but he made ...... R. Humbert.. 14 15 12 It 15 12 16 11 13 14 7 ISn his 20 at the end of the string, recording 19 PROFWISION'AJ.si C. W. Pliellia ...... WO OT 19 17 IS 10 20 20 100 91 W. Delabanty 12 1't H 15 1ft IS 16 9 11 11 12 154 before that, which was preceded by an 18, a" O. R. Dickey ...... 100 9V IK li) 20 20 IS W 100 92 E. M. Daniel ...... 100 SK 29 1C 10 10 IT 19 100 89 r. J. Cobum 13 n 9 13 1» 16 M 11 It 11' 10 153 19, and an 18 for a total of 94, which never W. Huff ...... 1UO 94 20 19 19 17 IS 19 100 92 J. M. lliwtxia ..... 1BO % 2a 10 17 IS U 20 100 SI JANUARY 30, 1915 2O SPORTING LIFE The Baker Single Barrel Gun First Single. Barrel_ ._ Gun Made__--_ in America. . ^~^^ UPTTTT-» TOri-n MARK» * A T> T7" ASA o USUALT T * 572 out of 600; one run of 99 straight; one run of 100 straight, made with one of these guns at Pinehurst, Jan. 19-23, 1915, by FRANK S. WRIGHT

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C. O. U Oompte ... 100 94 19 19 18 1". 18 18 100 SS Bodlne. Geo. A.. Bradford ...... C50 3"J .SC38 w. A. Josiyu ...... ico w 19 i: ia is i; in wo ss Boengie. Hairy. Buston ...... 130 120 .8000 <'. E. (.loodrieh .... 1*M> !»' 30 1« II 17 17 1"' 10'> 84 Bombay. T. M.. Berwick ...... 173 13S .7883 5. U. Storr ...... H)0 97 21 19 16 IG 15 17 1W 83 B. U Gibb* ...... U>0 W 23 1« 13 13 15 L* 100 78 Bortz. Georfe B.. Temple ...... 90 52 .3777 BoR3e.rm.ui. L.. A.. E.tpedlt ...... 200 162 .81(10 NOTES Bowwsox. C. C.. Lett-blown ...... 100 09 .690* There waa scarcely a sertlon of the country that Bowman. R. J.. Johnstown ...... 100 87 .8700 did not have its little yroup of eulraaW. though New Boyil. Clyde. Dallis City ...... 100 71 .7100 Ywk led all lii this respect. Bradshaiv. It. (".. clawiport ...... 150 11.5- .76«« The Pinehurst Handicap Brabson, 1. W.. Pittsburgh ...... *25 231 John Philip Sauui took liis annual crack at the Braun. P. M., Ooraopous ...... GCO 436 Uneluirst larjeW and shot a rery fair clip, though Brauu. J. H.. roruoi.olls ...... 451) 372 was won with a nut enough to get up in tike winnings, HrtndUiigor. M. T.. Pltcalm ...... 63(1 576 .88611 Hunttey'a sweep of honors at this tournament was ! Urenncnian. C. G.. Altoona ...... 5.50 455 .8272. almost as great fc» the «xnplete clean-up thai Wool- I'.reseler. C, H.. I,ock Haven ...... 45!) 359 .7977 folk Fleuderaoa made at the GraJid American Handi­ Brooks. Harry E.. Jr...... 20501800 .8780 Hercules Powder cap. Browning. Jo?.. Underwood ...... 150 83 3933 Every season W. Henry Jones, the fumous Macon. Knish, O-rar ! '.. Lewiston ...... 100 fil .6100 First place in the classic handicap event that marks Ca., amateur, drops Ui at Pinehurst with a fine lot Brownell. Dr. C. M., Stroudsburf ... 330 26!> .7C»3 the opening of the 1915 trap shooting season. 95 x 100 of shooting up his sleeve. TbU year he waa In form Brown. G., Cataaauqua ...... 770 r>»8 .7766 4*£ulu. Rucruuian. V. W., Johnstown ...... 200 135 .7730 from 23 yards, with E. C. liuc*. Warren W., West Elizabeth .. 1*0 115 .766» rbarley Newetrab, tlie noted Philadelphia amateur. Bush, Francis I*. CaUsauqu* ..... 120 82 .083:: First, second and fifth places in the Preliminary tot away to a bad start, getting only 173 out of 2W Budd. Geo.. Lykenj ...... 150 1«0 .9248 Handicap) on the first day. but tie came through beautlfull;, Budd. R. J.. Lykens ...... 150 130 /'063 First, third and fourth high professional scores for tbooting high even on handicaps. Burch. B. J.. X. Bethlehem ...... 4j 38 .8441 Emory Storr was coaMMent to say the least. He Burger, Paul It... Calawksa ...... Ii225 1117 the entire program of 600 targets, went to shooters hot a« he always does at Pinehurst. right up to the Biu-kwalter, IL K., Itoyersford ...... 509 471 using a Hercules Powder, at the Mid-Winter Handi­ top. and mm the average on &00 l«-yard targets and Byers. A. H.. Milton ...... 112,5 804 .71M gare Mal Haw kins a oluue for the 84MJ-target honor, Byers. Russell C.. Milton ....;..... 475 402 .8463 cap, Jan. 19-23, on the grounds of the Pinehurst which the latter took with 7S6. Calhoun. J. P.. Mi-Kee-cort ...... 1260 1124- .8»S2 Country Club, Pinehurst, N. C. Frank S. Wriyht. the rliampion of New York State, Camp, H. R, Bradford ...... 100 76 .7600 Infallible and EC. can be depended upon to give even had a jtaJa, week at Pinehurst. though he was un­ Oiler. W. I». Artentlng ...... 15 IS .8000 fortunate enough to group his bent footing when U Campbell, E. F... Butler ...... 120 70 .58'!3 patterns, light recoil and high velocity. Campbell. A. C.. Seranton ...... 150 118 .7860 could not Ifiml him a trophy. He was rlose to the .30'!0 They possess the uniformity in action that is essen­ average with 572 out of MW) on 16-yard targets, and Cannahan. chas. vv.. Indiana ... 100 511 bad two long runs of LO-0 straight and $9 straight. Covenailsh. F.. Potlsvllle ...... 650 524 .80B1 tial to consistent shooting. Cavaniuigh, T. J.. Scranton ...... 450 322 .7133 Infallible is waterproof, weatherproof and age-proof. Luther Squier, as general manager. J. W. Todd, as rasirell. F. J.. Philadelphia .... 100 81 .8400 cashier, and Charles North Iteepdng an eye on the Hhllrot. J. H.. Kites ...... 3410 205 .68::a Write for booklet entitled "Trap shooting." Address traps, formed a star trio, which overlooked not a Claik. Noah L.. Ooylestown ...... 4211 378 .9000 inglfl detail. High winds bothered Wednesday and Cllnsrer, Geo. W.. Milton ...... 1«26 1458 .8972 Thursday, playing strange prnnks with the target*, but Claybaugh. J. H.. Brownsvlll* .... 130 125 .8333 condition 9 on Friday and .Saturday were t* nearly Clutter. Geo. W.. Washington .... 190 74 .48SO HERCULES POWDER CO. Ideal aa one could hope to And them. C.leekner, Wm., Harrisbtltg ...... 300 256 .8333 Witminsftcn, Delaware "Bigger and Better" ia the slogan for l r'16. when Clark. John W., Grove Cfty ...... 325 265 .815.". with America recognizing the European War as of Cl«g. W. H.. Philadelphia ...... 500 119 .83811 m> consequeuce a* far as this country':* prosperity Is rlflik. Geo. Kline. Indiana ...... 100 07 .6700 concerned, an entrance well along toward the S^X Coates, J. C.. Dravosburg ...... 600 518 .863:; Biark Is anticipated. TTie Country Club secretary will Ooble. R. A.. Elizatethtown ..... 130 136 .906C be glad to book your nanio now for the program which Ccxrhran. Geo.. RoiHield ...... 2650 181!) .8S7.1 will tx ready early in the Summer. Cochian. Wra. P... Kennet Square 300 238 .7033 Conley, J. s., Pltui.iuxh ...... 300 2.36 .8'.3! The seletrtlon of the Handicap committee from the 175 143 .8157 Gordon, Phil. Hastings ...... MM 59 .5900 field of contestant* i-ontlnued as a popular feature of Cotinelley. T. P., Bradford ...... 300 4 SO -.8720 Eanus. Frank M.. Philadelphia . tfce efent. and they did their work well and with fair- Connor. M., Chatham ...... 90 85 K-H-ight. Geo. W.. AHnona ...... 200 ..8650 GOBS. Elme.r E., Twin Ro:ka ...... 100 72 .7200 iieea and accuracy, which pleased the contestant*. Connors, E. F.. Bradford ...... 330 242 K:>rtg!H. J. Prrd. Eldorado ...... 400 3;;2 Omll, Chas.. Millvale ...... 100 91, .9100 Tftw committee was: George L. L*yon, Dr. \V. F. Conrad. H.. NlcholRon ...... IfiO 109 .er.co Kdmoiison. Win. T.. Iloi>ewell .. 300 230 iss'sG (Jramter, A.. CJoal Valley ...... 1.50 90 .GOOD Clarke. D. F. McMahon. W. H. Jones. E. G. Southey. Cooper. F. J., AuM-in ...... 150 127 .8466 E«an. P. W., West Cher4er ..... l.-.O 1113 .ew>; Granger, Stanley. Coal Valley .... 300 217 .823:1 J. E. Cain and G. V. During, and they used "Sport- Cooper. Wm. H.. New Mil ford ... 150 122 .8K!.; Kiolr, I,. A.. Harrisburg ...... 150 129 .8800 Grant. T. P.. Charlerol ...... 175 107 .611* iffg Life's" averages for their guide. Cooper. Matt. Malnuioy City ..... 130 127 .81GC Kisenhpwer. C. W.. liarrisbuig .. 3110 2li8 .81133 G-raves. Jns. II.. l>elaware Water flap 3~,0 301 .8(1 CO Cocper. Ken., lalianoy City ..... 525 2S8 .8S61 Elkilts, |jlnu3 T.. Indiana ...... 275 235 .8513 Greenwood, H., Philadelphia ...... 16701418 .8491 Sodally many informal pleasures continued through Cooper. Gep, Caln*anqua ...... 12,1 102 .8300 Klllau. J. D.. -New Wllmlngtim . 1800 ISO:', ,8!)II3 Greer, B. B.. Butler ...... 150 110 .773.1 the week, among them the usual dances at the Caro­ Cope. J. P.. Ltelaware Water Gap fan 2.08 .8314 Klllott. (leo. J.. Now Wllmlnlton 1130 1030 .8»5(j Gi(-l5t. H. R.. Colver ...... 100 74 .7400 lina, ar.d a dinner tendered by Mr, and Mrs. R. L. Cornelius. W. A.. MrKewport ... 6CO 353 .59W Kly. 300 210 .80(10 Spotts I-uther S.. Brooklyn .... Grimn. T. B.. Scnnton ...... MO 123 .8200 in honor of the birthday anniversary of Mr. Corwln. C. H., Bradford ...... 160 TO .7000 Knglert, John U. Causatiaua 920 815 .8858 Griffith. J. C.. Philadelphia ...... 1275 1.1«5 .9137 O. W. Lerabeck. Other guests were Mrs. Lembeck fat*. H. B.. Havman-llle ...... 1.30, 11* .7SUS Kiigle. 130 MS .72011, and Qy, Hazielon ...... Groninger. J. U, Burntiam ...... 100 8.1 .8800 Messrs. Church. McMahcni, Neweomb, Delahanty, Oustello. T. li. llraitford ...... 300 107 .5366 K-njllnd. J. E., Oraftrm .... 800 044 Guellch. P. I,. Phlllpsburg ...... 100 (IS .680(1 Lyon, Hlggtnsoo. Hammcnd and T^eahy. Tlie number Colter. P. P.. Tarcntum ...... 1C7> 9:3 .«3!.!l Estenauer. loO 1*133 of Oliver, Harrteburt cumber!, R. J.. ItanKin ...... 1052 .809:1 ladles In attendance was unumaHy large In addi­ Couitrlsrlit. E. A.. Brook-lyn ..... 43 20 .4H44 !vsix*lsnip. Al. Chester ..... 430 .7733 Gltlnzherg, P.. Dllbols ...... 730 (170 .89:;.! tion la Mrs. Spotu and Mrs. Lembeek. Mrs. B. V. Croft. S. Harold, Cynwyd ...... S23 2Ui .6046 Kvan*. E. B.. Bi-«ns City ... 1,30 .8068 revert. Mr$. .Taines Cralg. Mrs. A. B. JUcliardson, (li-ay. Wm. C.. Haneyvllle ...... 150 U .4260 Craft. Jiiraert S.. Brownsville. .... 130 123 .84110 Kvans. Paul T.~ PittAblrgh . Halm. H. R.. Coraopolit ...... 450 341! .7CSS Mrs. \V. H. Keat*. Mrs. .1. 1). Platt, Jr., Mrs, F. A. craig. H. C., cluYora ...... l.V) 7:1 ,4SC.li 400 .7(25 Selbert and MM. John Bbivits. Kvans. S. W.. Ebeiisout-g ...... Hajerman. G.. Mc-Keesport ...... 4511 .302 .6711 Craven. Ihivid, Olyiyhant ...... 4'ifl 3::2 Kwlng. J. W.. Coateavlile ...... Mi) .85711 Harkney. Chas. K-. Amity ...... 150 112 .7469 Craven. Thos.. Olypliant ...... 4-W ."22 17133 Kwing. llalph, Ugonier ...... 150 .5000 Halm. H., Tainaqna ...... f'. 45 34 CriJer. C. W.. PltLslxugli ...... 173 137 .7828 r^-giibjoat. A. W.. Bradford ... 500 .78JO Ilaines. J. P.. C.itii°nuqua ...... 120 8'J '741(5 COMPLETE TRAP AVERAGES (Tittendaii. F. (J.. Bradford ..... 2-30 Hit! .78(0 Km. H.. Phllldelphlo...... 2.3S5 2::l Hand. C. S.. Phllnds-lphla ...... 1110 .7200 Ciunuut. J. H.. C.. KaKfon ...... 270 219 .*:ii. Pirley. I>r. II.. Hutlelon ...... 45 23 .6222 Hand. J. G.. PutWvllle ...... Continued jrom eighteenth page Cr«Jicrs. sinrr.soii. Philadelphia 100 B4 .04011 Pectaf, W. T.. leiN(y sh^te ... 175 141) .8514 Haittnan. ( ha.c. A., Siuilmiy ...... Wi'5 13'JI .11120 A»M<,n. itr». j. c... MW.} rtuUwrs. S. M.. PldUdelplUa .... 2I7H lflo'3 .903.-, Fell. It. G.. ChlMnut Hill ...... 21C1 17C3 .8::li> Harvey. ChM. H.. Phlliule!|>hla .... 190 133 .8054 Baiid. n. G.. C,>lvev ...... 2«0 lil .7050 Oimitiings. H. W., Sni'.buiy ..... 923 li«3 .71-70 Felver. J. B. I.ui 133 .6630 Klrtli. Walter T.. P!iiladel|>hla . 500 304 .7280 HartUxibe-irh. Kdw. s.. Scrnntifii .. 248 Baldwin. Geo. P.. West Cliesu* .... :)00 243 .8100 Davy. Atch ...... 45 34 Klei*. J. It.. Wllmo:o ...... U» G4 .6400 Hatltalcl. K. O.. West Pulrrlcw .... 463 Binisler. H. H.. Washington ...... 3011 141 ..Vo3:! IMVH J. K.. Altoona ...... 100 7C !7COl> Klark. John F.., IMt'n ...... 30 .3333 .Hawk. C. A.. Spttngdale ...... 39i) .6651) Ktt.tr. 1). W.. Plttslni:vli ...... 2100 1813 .8033 IWvla. H. ('.. Butk-r ...... 130 78 .3200 Fleming. 1* n.. intisbvlrxh .... 650 .881'j Hsvilsnd. Stanley E.. Catasaiiqua... 104 .S6IM BlkiM. J. I*. Siwth CuraUT'.and .... C20 Mt .»4!« I>avti, Morgan. Butler ...... 130 120 .aim Koley. Carl, Pltlsbuigh ...... 15(1 .6533 HnUTnan. Harvey R. Bnston ...... 691 .80:; 7 B»ir. .T. W., IntlUna ...... 200 129 .6430 I>awes, J. \V.. St't.inton ...... 1511 113 Fonda, Henry I... Milton ...... 60 4.3 .7166 Ha/en. Adas W.. Olvrhant ...... 51.33 Buiio. rha». H. Wmt niwtcr .... 300 200 .8067 Dale. R. T.. Monessen ...... 32,3 173 !-307 Ponulne. John n.. Phlladelphli 750 633 .8140 Hell. Jol>:> II.. Ksst.in ...... «8!H! Baison. Stephen R, Pittslnirgli .... 300 Ml .87'W Dawes. w. R.. Scranton ...... 19.10 1(132 .8094 Kord. Hairy M.. Altixjna ... 100 C!l .17100 H;-il. Alien. Allenunvn ...... 2:)»5 2810 .938-J Banics. (1. H.. PhUlpsburg ...... 100 68 .08(10 DtncVi. Thoa. S.. Philadelphia ..... \'0 133 .SS56 Ford, K. O., PhiladelrhU .. , 221 mis .84::u llciiner, I.ewl* A.. Lock Hnvefl .... 150 125 .833:) KlitUtt. E. A...... 100 !<. ! .!1."JIO l>oughe.Ky. R. s.. Indiana ...... l'*0 5-I- ..">400 Kmrefit. W.. Grore f*1ty .... 1511 us ,78Bi; Helse.v, llr. W.. JlrKecepoit ...... «30 812 .»547 l!«nett. A. C...... lf.0 TO .Ui(18 DeiK'W, J. A., Delaiu: ...... M40 I33l, .S:i:. Foster. Wni. 1*.. State College . 1300 10«0 .8 l.V! Hedgeptth. V. W. B.. Scranton .... 400 3.-.S .$1501 lUnfU. Ihina. Xen Mllfi>rd ...... I.'i» 124 .S2ilO Deiiman, Win. H.. Pittilairgh ...... 1300 890 .084"! Fwter. C.. SeJIn^srove ...... 300 2CU .8.W6 Hcihnaji. .1. K.. Kiumiliitf ...... 300 254 .8(60 iitt'. \\. FI.. A*hlaiiil . t ...... 1JII lili .8000 Dcnney. .1. n'H.. Unonler ...... nr.o 61!) .0?::: Ulster, llussell. SUi'.e Colltue . 200 II!) .M.30 lle-flyer. R V.. I>)Tlfstown ...... 350 3I>7 .9051! B«aU. J. W.. riilllyshiirt ...... WO Til .'Oilll Deni-li. P. C.. Mahaiwv Clly ...... 150 119 .7033 Fni. (!. Hal.. Milton ...... 411 28 .7CCO Deliver. Ed, Jr.. Alexandria ...... 1530 1430 .9.151 liHtty. r>r. A. W.. Polvor ...... 200 !(iO .S0ai> lleiblcr. H. C., Hc'.Wimg ...... 1511 141 . 94(!0 Fralley. M. M.. Blxtnbiug .. 100 117 .6700 Htndcrson. U A.. Monessen ...... 175 :51 .8629 JSoraii. Wm. A.. Plillmlelpllla .... 1180 967 .81(14 l»cn!?. Joseph. Si-ranton ...... 150 Kr7 .713.: Freeman. A. I... Pllila-.!eli;hlii 30 .lOi;,; Hniline. C. I).. Bra(Ui>til .... .888.1 Beaver. Nurman. I'evon ...... 2.V1 21" .SrSO IH11. Hairy A.. HaiTMmrg ...... 150 1!7 .7S'iO Fiwtnan. s. M.. I'liiladell/hla 1470 1226 .8340 HrtiiT. W. A.. Washinalun ... .8800 Beok. I-1. X.. (-urjrt|»lb ...... !.-,0 120 .84110 l)i\(Ki T. F.. Jr.. Plillnitelphi* .... 250 117 .SSS'l FnTmnn. I. K.. VVeailiwly 45 33 Ueiiler. G. W...... S».» Bc^k. r. M.. f«n«ii*au ...... MO<1 ! ;.-, .Mi!:! Irtnser. F. W., .Hanl-bitru ...... :>00 267 .SHOil Fnltiill, Hi'1.. Culver ...... 101 45 .4300 Hepncr. V." . CalaRatHiua ..... 103 .8.-.81 Beftra. W. s.. l'>l«ly ...... 3C4r. 3<8:: .».VI\ IHfuiderrer. l>r.' H. G.. ISeanenlale. l(»l 53 .3:'00 Fnrst. S. H.. I.CK-H H:!fen .... .8600 HtrlwlMin. W. H.. South Brownsville *rll 25 .5CO» lltndn. ! '. S.. lJnwn ...... l.'.ll »7 .(»16*> Donson. H. K., Carlisle ...... tOO 527 .S7S3 Cieorze. II. H.. P.iadfiTd ...... 350 .S4S5 11 el Did. H. A.. Hii.Tisbuig ...... 2075 18UO Beiuior, Wra.. Siwlrille ...... I 2J10 1C7 .83,-,» Donaltue. Chus.jK.. l>x-k Haven .... :K!0 257 .8361} George, ("lias. A.. Kreeport ...... ISO 112 .7466 Hersker. H.. Hazletov ...... (5 40 BennMt. It. It.. PltUbufEb ...... ,V)0 -061 .7.'2« Doiiley. Oaritl. Washington ...... 150 102 .CS'l Geoige. John. Canonsbuig ...... 150 110 .7333 Herat. G. Warren. Allentown ...... 120 »2 Bennett. A. II.. Bc>lwkry. K. B.. Pillow ;...... 140 86 German. H.. Wllkes-Barre ...... 120 ion .9083 Hess. Howard. Olver ...... 3lu» 220 Beiuicr. A. S.. narrlsburg ...... 1HO 115 .7Cflli nuiiglassi. O. H Butler .^r...... 130 92 Oe«4er. Clajenc?. Indiana ...... UlO G8 Iletricfc. (Jeo.. Indiana ...... 100 HI .84011 Berivhill. \V. ('... Karrt-11 ...... 110 68 .6Wk» Doutt. J. G.. IJubols ...... 175 143 .8171 Oerhardt. P.. Ha/leton ...... - 150 lit) Herd. Ja«b. Sprlnjilulo ...... 150 113 .7533 Bitldle. Itobt. M.. Ashland ...... 1:0 87 .3800 Dre5=ift Carl K., Bradford ...... 850 717 .8433 GllBon. Wm.. Indiana...... 100 C'J .65)00 Hiekey, W. J., Spdnndale ...... (100 402 .8200 Blgrlow. C. W.. nuntham ...... 200 , 1«5 .5250 Dresser. S. Richard. Bradford ..... S50 2M .G828 Gillnpie. E. N.. Freeport ...... 800 765 .8813 Hlekey. Ed. Mlllvalfl .'...... MO .90611 Bll«!nB. S. \V.. New P.rljhton ...... 900 803 .8923 I»ifftv. John B.. Butler ...... 475 371 .7873 Oillesple, F.. Freeport ...... C50 444 .6310 Hlckle, J., -Bradford ...... 100 .ilt* Iiii:ca!uaii, J. A.. Pillow ...... 150 85 .6333 Duffey. Walter F... Butler ...... 60 43 .7166 Gllle«ple. H. 0.. Biuler ...... 300 .9233 HicVmfln. A. D.. Dravos'>u,-.g ...... 1250 1103 .8J2* IH.'.hop. A. S.. OakraoiH ...... 1100 944 .8521 Dunlop, J. C.. Colyer ...... 100 63 .S'MO Glenn. T. O.. Bradford ...... 3SO .8314 H.shflekl. E. A.. Sfranton ...... 450 333 .74110 Btlterllng. J. T., Allentown ...... 2CT20 '.C37 Sl'll nunn, .Tns. J.. O'lver ...... SOD 222 .7400 Godcharle.'. Frederic A., MUton .. 1475 .8949 Hishfie'd. W". E.. Scrinton ...... Sno 2::S .793J Bloomer, n. F.. Bradfotd ...... 100 8-i .S.iOO Burk. T!. C., North Cumberland .... 175 144 .8228 Good. Harry. East Donnlnjton ... SOO 2TO .9000 Hill. Jas.. IndlaJia ...... 200 167 .83;,* Bolu, U. IF.. IJCiuton ...... 4M JM .68W Du Pout, P. F., MMlOQ ...... »i n . 7191 flood, H. F., Johniwwa ...... 6» HilL EoU. U., Indiana ...... >«» 14» JANUARY 30, 1915 SPORTING LIFE 21 STEVENS SINGLE BARREL TRAP GIN GUN'S capa­ (Made in U. S. A.) city to break targets A THE TRAP SHOOTER who wants a good gun at a moderate lies in the barrel and its boring. price, and the beginner, doing his first trap shooting, The barrel of the No. 182 has the necessary find in the STEVENS No. 182 a splendid weight and distribution of suitable gun barrel gun at an extremely low price. steel to insure strength and safety. The boring and It is hamtnerless, with automatic ejector. Full choke bored barrel, choking show results in pattern, long range and penetration. matted full length, 30 to 32 No man has money enough to buy any gun with a barrel that will give better results than inches, chambered for 2^4 can be obtained with this STEVENS gun, 'which may be bought for $15.00 of any retail dealer in. shells. (Modified in the United States East of the Mississippi River. choke if Has new style, positive cocking mechanism with large parts which are practically unbreakable. desired.) Frame is beautifully blued and ornamented with neat scrolls. Stock of walnut, with drop at comb l$j inches drop at heel 2'/4 inches the best dimensions (or the average shooter. Fore-end is extra large, wed shaped and checkered. Gun weighs about 7 pounds. It is only hy manufacturing in large quantities, all allies that a gun of such "val ue can he offered at so low a price. We do not make this gun to order or to any other measurements than those given. Send for circular with complete description. No. J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL COMPANY 66 Broadway, Chicopee Falls, Mass. 182

1U11. F. O.. Tarentum ...... i.M no .733:) Mallory. L. E., Sr.. Bradford .. C30 282 .Sf'57 rtobinson, F. A.. State College ..... 300 233 .7733 Van Strvrch, H. F.. Seranton ...... «"0 487 .8116 HofTman, Wm. L., Philadelphia .... 123 333 .78:15 Mallory. J. R. Wateiford ...... 330 3I'J .011! Rockey, C. li.. Enola ...... 150 . 148 .8533 Wadaley. J.. \Vilkes-Bnrre ...... 120 1»2 .8500 Huffman, Edw. G.. Harrisburg ..... MO 219 .8:;ou Manning, C., Coraopolij ...... 430 S3" .7X13 Rodgers, Earl. Washington ...... 140 87 .5800 Wnipier. J.. Ha/Jeton ...... 15 9 .60011 lloffman, B. B., Johnstown ...... 300 1J3 .0950 Markley. E. F.. Easton ...... 130 Wigiier. D. H.. \VestFahTiew ...... 335 273 .8400 11« .78S6 Rotigtrs, Joe. Lansdale ...... 130 105 .8750 Walker. AMn R., Jotinstown ...... 100 69 .6rOJ> H'llmes. HL D.. Pittsbtirsh ...... 323 278 .835;) Marks, Oscar, Temple ...... 30 12 .1000 lloser?. H. M.. Johnrtown ...... ;. 100 8L .8100 H'-lt. W. F., Phlliwburg ...... Walker, Roy A., Burnham ...... 400 340 .S.iOlt 100 83 .8.-;oo Martin, J. G.. Harrlsburg ...... 4993 4«13 .9239 30O 238 .7 s.j;i .71.11 Roes. J. I)., Wellington ...... Walker. Artliur. C«tasauqua ...... 120 W« .SJS3 Hofl'man, S. S., Harrisburg ...... Martin, J. P.. Christiana ...... 40 .8239 Ilos9, S. W., Bracken ...... 300 229 .7633 VVallis. Thos. M., Sharxw ...... 105 !>0 .8;,71 !«00 1952 ,s;;oo Martin, C. \v.. West Chester .. 130 Rose. K. M.. Philadelphia ...... 2X0 SI-1 Walsli, W.. Hazleton ...... 120 100 .8333 Utilizer. Chu.. Colter ...... 100 58 .5800 Martin, Frank. Northumberland Hood, T. S., Milton ...... 505 4-'2 Kolhermel, H. H.. Hazleton ...... KO 103 .6866 Walter, l.'lus.. r>clta...... 90 00 .66«fl 80 48 Ma«on. Fred. Scrantou ...... 130 110 Roth, 1'., Wllkes-Barre ...... 8583 Waltoii. Joteph, Pittsburgh ...... 800 615 .76S7 Hoy. David X.. Milton ...... b J(J.» I .7333 Horn. T. L., Philipsburg ...... -Matthews. B. U., C,tnonsburff .. 925 831 .9010 Sargent. F. A., Johnstown ...... WOO 771 .7710 Waltz, Jar*. Altoona ...... 500 ISO .7780 .8677 Matbun. P. J.. Doe Hun ...... 121 73 .6083 Walters, C.. Tajaaqlia ...... 43 3t) .frttw Hopkins, E., Serauton ...... 430 361 100 129 .8600 Sattlle. Jos. A., Catasaunua ...... 8022 Maycr. Ernest. Scraiiton ...... ISO lll> .733!) Scanlon, Jlobt.. BbcnslNirg ...... 300 397 .7940 Wampler, J. E.. Inrin ...... 500 42S .8:,SO Jioivells. T.. CaUsauqua ...... 120 77 .lillii Maurer, Jo* E., Eueton ...... 7583 Howland. Mark P., Philadelphia... 130 1-34 .8'.»:M Scarlett, Geo. B.. Kennett ...... 240 183 Wampler. J. E.. Jr., Irwin ...... 160 120 .8000 275 22« .8218 Melrath. E. B.. Philadelphia .. 1150 .8000. Sdillchtr. Chas. R.. Gerryville ..... 150 lol .8733 Warner. H. D.. Serantno ...... 105 73 .6!152 Unwell. Geo.. Northumberland ...... 475 S2S .6905 920 Meleholr. Howard. Reading ..... 150 123 .8600 Schlk-her, H. J., Allentoivn ...... 720 673 .9347 Waterman. T. J.. XkHlulsoo ...... 150. 113 .733:) House-l, E, L., Watsontowu ...... •tJ>2 1 4.3 60 48 .8000 Mellon, F. H.. Pittsburgh ...... WOO 1375 .8593- Sehnsur. ChaJ., Monessen ...... 7538 Waters, It., Philadelphia ...... 75 65 ,S£6H Hitbts. W. B., South BrownsTille .. 130 113 .733.1 Meredith. F. K., Mi-Keeaiport ... 835 729 .883« lluckey, Chli. Malwnoy City ...... 600 472 .7860 SehnfTaUH. J. W., Sunbury ...... Wafcon. H. C., Braddock ...... 5(10 443 .8860 15» 128 .83.":) Metz, Wm.. Lansdalo ...... Schrader. 45 38 .84M 64 .8533 Hughes, Jack. Grovo City ...... 473 109 270 23S .862'.) Wm.. Bethlehem ...... Watson, C. C.. Philadelphia ...... Mt-iss. L* Hazleton ...... W .6i«i Sditiyler. W. H.. Kittannlng ...... 1230 1010 Weber, Thos. 1!.. State Col lean ..... «50 5M T07 Hughn, C. D.. Altoona ...... 100 84 .84 Oil Mihalik. M., Espedlt ...... ieooo Humes. J. H., MrKow Hocks ...... 125 201 100 20 .20(10 Sehad, W., Tamaqua ...... 43 27 Weik. H. I!., Xcwmanstown ...... 1*0 135 Miller. Ce». C.. Harrlsburg ..... 300 2«1 .8183. Scott, Thos. F. . Cimonsburg ...... 450 31-9 Webb. Loll, Foster ...... 150 97 .6466 Hynds, A. O., Colver ...... 200 163 !8150 Miller. U A.. Calcium ...... 350 3114 !8685 Welnoskl. W.. Wilkes-Barre ...... 800 504 .RIOO Ilughos. Win., Colerlane ...... 30 22 590 483 .8188 Scovllle. R. L.. Sewk-klcy ...... Mller, L. A.. Heading ...... 620 506 .81.61 Severn. Wm. B.. Philadelphia ...... 1000 9W .9150 Wt«t. It. J.. Brownsville ...... 1100 1940 .9281 Him, Harry, Catasauqua ...... 120 SO !7300 Miller, Frank J., Ebcnsburg .... 150 116 .7733 \Vhal«n. A. W.. Jit. Lebanon ...... Iceman. A. L.. Freeport ...... 500 413 .82«0 Seiftrt, G. A.. McrKcra Rocka ...... 730 54B .72SO BOO 460 .7666 Miller. Dr. Henry E.. McAleoy's- Fort 5.30 Scitz, Alien 500 WIllKit, D. W., Harrisburg ...... COO 210 .7000 Ivey, Wesley It.. Kaston ...... 150 10S .7200 415.->- .75t'5 M., York ...... avio Miller, Dr. Fred D.. Altoona ...... 100 .3700 Stndel. Hobt., Weatlierly ...... 60 43 .7166 Wilds. D., ...... 150 6S .I'M Janls. W. D., Millvale ...... 500 409 .81^0 Miller. E. G., Ebensburg ...... 9*-) 792 .8800 Wllry. Harrey, Philadelphia ...... Jarrett, It. S., Alletitown ...... 1650 1415 .S575 SheatTer. J. L.. Harrisburg ...... 175 133 .8885 W 9 .GOO'l Miller. Clias. N.. BetlUcliem .... 61) .Vj StiafYci', Linn A., Jersey Shore ...... 100 125 .8333 Wilhelm. Wm. J., Milton ...... S23 218 .f,7C7 Jackson. Horace H-. Chester ...... 150 116 .773:) Miller, C. M.. l)«rry ...... 100 711 .7900 Shaner, C. E.. Leechburg ...... 150 93 .62(10 Wllkins. W. D.. Dubois ...... 375 409 .7M3 Jackson. Robt.. Llgonier ...... 151) 85 .5666 Miller. J.. Baston ...... Slicarei-. R.. Carlisle ...... 150 128 .S333 Williams. Vcrnon. Atglcn ...... 200 1S8 .tvr>'« Jebb. F. P.. Cochranrille ...... 200 170 .... 270 1141 .42% .67".". .8500 Miller. Mac, York ...... 100 7t .7100 Shoarey, Geo. W...... 100 60 .6000 Willta. John S.... Olas^port ...... 150 1*1 Jessop, ('. P.. Klttamung ...... 950 8K1 .8337 Miller. Robert, Alleutown ...... 600 44.1 .7350 Wilson. J W.. McKeesport ...... T30 607 .SODS Jobson. C. A.. Lock Haven ...... 730 150 180 Shepherd. J. B., Washington ...... 665 .88116 Mller, Oliver, Altenttmi> ...... 420 3M Shorrer. J. W.. Pittsburgh ...... 300 2M .7500 Wilson, H., Smyrna 80 63 .7875 Johnston, K. B., Williamsport ..... HOO IMS .8178 Miller, W. A., West Fain-lew .. 475 SlietUg, U J.. Altoona ...... 400 267 .6*75 Wilson, Howard P.. Phllalelphla .. .fO-47 Johnston, Harry H., Atglen**.,^..... 200 1«3 .81511 UQ .8t>73 Miller, Morris E.. StroutKrnrB .. S3» 250 .7142 Kliields. Jay H., Lucerne Minea .... 100 67 .C700 Wll-on. W. H., Marysrllle ...... 4.75 396 .8336 Johnson. Norwood, Pittsburgh ...... 12.50 U«> .9192 Milllken. W. H.. Charkrol ..... Chlttcr, Win. C.. Jjipedlt ...... 40-0 350 .64175 Wlltsie. r. W., Sharon ...... Joneri. W*. L., W.. Coatesvilla ...... 130 10."> .7*00 r» .7«* 825 74't .9018 Mills, li. E.. Springda.e ...... 600 4-M ShifTi-r. J. B., Exiwiit ...... 100 158 .71*00 Wluner. Chas.. LykenB ...... 20 .81100 Jones. Wni.. Pilceburg ...... 15 1C .81*6* Mingle. H. H., state College .. 550 40T Sblres. W. M.. LeMstown ...... 300 230 Wolford. W. B.. Tarentum ...... 150 113 .7538 Jones, K. C.. Catasaiwina ...... ISO 80 iloninger, F. I., Amity ...... 150 1DO glilsler. Geo. K.. ElLialwtbtxmTi ..... 350 2,14 Wolstencroft, W. H.. Phlladelphi .8610 Kane, John. Philadelphia* ...... 675 5119 !842:l Moril.t, I). IX, (Jruve City ...... Slmtntbal, H. I., New Paris ...... 1 44. Wolstencroft. J. H.. Philadelphia.... 05 6i .6736 Kanable. G. G., Homer City ...... 'MOO 100 71 Morris. Phil. E., Grovo City ...... 473 417 .8773 I Shoop. IL B.. Harrisburg ...... 3225 2930 .9147 Wootl. M. F.. .Milton ...... 250 las .:.:: .'« Kaler. W. B.. Ubeity Borough .... 50 37 !?40-> Morris. M. F.. Avondale ...... 04 tiO .6*e« i Shotto. Jofl., Hcranton ...... 300 24» .8266 Wood, Ittisaell. W.. Easton ...... 4B Jt .48SS Kable, ('has. P.. Jersey shore ...... ISO 131 .87:::i Morris, Harry W.. Carnegie .... 400 SW .7IWII | Rliugara. W. B., Pottwille ...... 500 4Ct> Woods. H. A.. Washington ...... "00 251 .83S6 Kane, W. J.. Avoca ...... 300 20T .6900 Morrlson. J. L. Brownsville .... 2651) 413S .8058 i Mm 11. C. E., Lewlatown ...... 100 (it icioo Woodrlng. Geo., Hazleton ...... 150 104 .6P".3 Kenna, Edward M., Port Carbon-.... 650 561' .86:10 Morrison. P. L.. Altootia ...... 400 3i» .7050 . Simlt/.. D. S., Ijn*la]» ...... 120 !>3 .7666 Womer. A. W., Jersey Shore...... 625 4*3 .772* Keely. Lee M.. Kvans City ...... 150 1!3 .7666 Moser. Wallaco G., ScTanton ...... 1050 813 '.sii'i ' Kiiurr. G. C.. Lock Haven ...... 210 12S .6000 Wooeter, I. F.. Bradford ...... 100 7'S .7300 Kcenan, C. V.. Philadelphia ...... 100 80 .8000 Moylan. Dr...... 45 23 S|ilctK>tliam, (Yank. Philadelphia ... 75 63 .8-260 Worden, I^ockwoort B., Harrisburg... S0(k 763 .!>317 Keenc. Chas. H.. Philadelphia .... 100 86 .81100 Moycr. F. C.. Grove City ...... 110 01 .3SI« Sillies, C:i>.. Catasauiiua ...... 270 Z40 .8888 Wright, Mr.. Scrantou ...... 1*) 130 .92«« Keener. H. E.. Cajmlen P. O...... loO 113 .7)66 MullKillen, \V. E.. Jt.hnstovrn ...... KO tm .snoo Hinip.^n. Ja*., MccKc^-port ...... ISO 110 Wright. L. A.. Nicholscn ...... 600 472 .'»>» Helper, J. !>.. Johnstown ...... 1.00 6» .6000- Murphcy, Wm., Washington ...... tot 4«l .T6S3 Singer, C. J.. l^vvistown ...... 575 432 Wvlje, Win.. Washington ...... 300 221 .7368 Helper. Sylvester. Pittston ...... UVI 90 Mnrt>licy. Al., Wusliington ...... g^o :;,i3 .6HS Slasle. Ira 1).. State College ...... 4-30 39S Young. W. R.. Johnstown ...... 200 154 .7700 Keller. J. N.. Hirrlsburg ...... 1175 1043 !8870 Murray. Kugene. Scwlcltley ...... 650 5U* .7!Wt SlautteilMt-h. Jolm J.. l^wistomi ... 400 "."* YOUUB. 1>. M., Butler ...... 300 25« .8533 Kelly. E. W.. Dubois ...... 123(1 1103 .881$ Myers, 1-Yanlt K.. Alexajidria ...... 400 272 .68<>fl Sloan. H. H.. Philadelphia ...... 1775 16-44 .'J263 Young. Goo. W., F-aslon ...... 00 75 .8,?:-:j Ketteier. C. L., Cratton ...... 150 101- .G7;« Mycrs. Ijcman. Washington ...... 300 21.5 .716T, Smith. Wm. F. . Ebensburs ...... 200 1R2 .8100 Zeamer, Harry. Columbia ...... SOOl «31 .7887 Kelly. Mike ...... 80 .751)0 M.vors, Henry. Jer^y Shore ...... 10-75 SOS .8353 Smith. F. P.. Braddock ...... S28* Zlegler, F. M.. AUentown ...... 2420 21(12 .8S09 Kelly. H. C.. Colret ...... 100 .6900 Myers. Italph R.. Lock Haven ...... 150 111 .7400 Smith, John A.. Johnstown ...... 200 123 .«100 Zlnklwm. J. It.. McKcfci Rwks ..... 3»0 2(1! .S73n Keiser. \Vro., Allentown ...... 150 .820: Nephew, Horace C., Milton ...... 60 3S .6.T33 Smith. R. B.. West Clu-ster ...... 13-D 107 .713M Zittle. M. A.. Jersey Shore ...... 60 441 .7539 Klft. P. S...... COO 186 .62(18 Ncvins, Geo. L.. Jersey Shore ...... 473 3S!) .8189 Smith. Wm. T.. Philadelphia ...... 523 421- .8076 PKOFESSIONALS Killian. J. E.. Philadelphia ...... 300 227 .7566 Ncwcorab. C. H., Philadelphia ...... 5985 3808 Suede)!. E. It.. Expedit ...... 100 81l .8100 Kins. A. H.. Pittsburgh ...... 145(1 1321 .9110 NU-hols, Cha?. K.. Tafentum ...... 150 128 !s.V» Snowdtn. T. J.. Scraiiton ...... 75 47 .62*» Cotz. B.. HazMnn ...... 15» WT .T-ISS Kiefer. S.. Pittston ...... 73 37 .4033 Nlpps, E .856(5 Kllnger. J. C,.. Pine Station ...... 450 347 ,77H Nixon. Sim. Butler ...... 8«C6 Speer. J. S., .St. Mary's ...... 1»50 176« .9056 Klotx.. Robert I/.. Hazleton ...... 1640 952 .7104. Kimws, Milton O.. Cata-snuqua ., 120 75 .6230 Oliver. V.. Philadelphia ...... '.'. 2!WVr 217!) .8337 Spelser. W. T., Danville ...... 175 1,56 .8911 l^vis. IJoyd R.. Atglwi ...... 5770 4801- .8:'.2o Knox. l»r. J. ('.. Washingtou ...... ISO 118 .7866 O'Brien. K. A.. Freeport ...... 300 IS1 .COM Spilnger. E. R., Indiana ...... 300. 215 .71M Lswls. James. Plttsburch ...... 1250 1109 .8872 Koehendoifer, l>avid, Washington... 300 249 Organ, W. P., Indiana ...... M« 1.13 .7651) SiniKTTlllr. Geo., Sewtcklcy ...... 175 M'3 .8171 Moore. Carl F.. PrUanuiKh ...... 57«0 5363 .nflO Kochcndr.rfor, H-, Washington ...... 600 4So '.8C8S ! Ord. Edw. Y.. McKeesport ...... 6(10 471 .7850 Stadtmiller. Jos. L., Indiana ...... 100 80 .6IXW Mnrehousc, E. W.. Allentntrn ...... 150 70 .4666 Kochendorfer, C., Washington ...... 3CO 246 .8200 I Osburn. B. M.. Duhnls ...... 17 151 .S82S SisdtmJJler, John I.. Philadelphia .. 100 «9 .690fl Overbaugh. H.. Philadelphia ...... 29102014. .»699 Kolilmwcr. n. B.. Plttaburgh ..... 650 474 P.'.ddon, Tim?. F.. Pickson ..... 300 239 Stamm, Hert. Northumlwrland ...... 786-i Pi»tt, J. F.. Philadelphia ...... 32552630 .8079 Korner. K. 1... Bradford ...... 350 329 '.riloo Padclon, John. Olypluint ...... 130 1.10 !733-3 Stapleton. H. P-. NcwTnanstown ... 1179 880 .8224 Scholl, S. S.. ntt.-lMirgh ...... 1525 W4« ,»7«« Komer. K. P.. Bradford ...... 350 319 .0114. j Painter. Geo. E.. Iltbljurgh ...... 2730 2.368 Steelo. (^o.. North CataF-auaua ..... 120 S5 .798:; Shaner. K. Beed. Pittsburgh ...... 500 39» .TflSO Koch. H. T., Bethleliem ...... 45 35 Parr. Chas. K., Invln ...... 175 127 '.Yiar I Stelnbach, W. P., I*ewlnowi\ ...... 5TS 4-70 .8173 Skcd. O. S.. Wilkes-Barre ...... 1470 1S75 .9353 Kramer. Geo.. Allcntown ...... 140 120 .'sooo Patten. Jas. J.. Mlncrwille ...... 330 303 .8057 stclnbach, Chas.. Ixwistown ...... 375 500 Smith. C. B., Brookrllle ...... 1S<> 121 .»ofi« Kruast, Henry. Coate.-*riUe ...... ; . 100 1.19 .7033 PaUteon. W. C.. Pitt-Tb-jrgh ...... 100 51 .5100 Sterling, W. H.. Philadelphia ...... 450 389 !8C44 Corners. A. A.. IVIta ...... 40«0 1031) .!»4S» Krausc. Geo., Tamaqua ...... 45 30 .6666 Paul. O. C., Pillow ...... 30 13 .5000 ! Stewart, R. H.. Lock Haven ...... 4SO 314 .7«4I Squier. L. J.. Pittsburgh ...... S050 2859 .8718 Krick. Wm., Lancaster ...... 7CO 603 .8814 Peach. Jas. A., Ebensbunt . .. .. 4*3 387 .7367 i Stewart, H. M.. Pittsburgh ...... 400 34S .870* Staving. W. A.. Pittsbtirgh ...... 150 88 .S866 KreJder. S. W.. Enola ...... L50 116 .7686 Peach. A. F., Expnllt ...... 300 M2 ,:)loo ; Stcwait, M. B.. West Falrview ..... 645 547 Young. H. E.. Fredonia ...... 3640 3«93 .8497 Kyler. .1. B.. I«ck Karen ...... fe'O 376 8355 Peacock, R., CiUasauo.ua ...... 130 43 Stityer. H. , Mahonoy City ...... 13!) 130 .S06« RECORDS OF RHODE ISLAND J,ane. Deck. Ebensburg ...... 500 418 .856t> Pearaon, Geo. J*, New Castle ...... 1730 1535 stoll H. E.. Bethlehem ...... 45 31 7335 LilTerty. Wm. E.. AJtoona ...... 550 439 .7981 Petter. U. S. G., Watsontovvn ...... 60 43 Htroh. Wm. H.. Ptttston ...... 775 «71 .8G5S Seven Rhode Island shots entered the Lar,g. W. S., Pittsburgh ...... MOO 919 .8"5I Pendleton. H. N.. McKccsport ...... ISO 99 SnlourT, J. A.. Sunbury ...... 150 74 .4933 registered tournament lists in 1914 and all Latlmore. W. A.. Pittsburgh ...... 150 48 .3200 Penrotl. J. E,. Htcairn ...... 1S50 14«0 .8000 [ Swo."d. J. A. C., 'MeKeeaport ...... 600 371 .6183 were amateurs. James McArdle. of Lake- Langhery. T. J.. Ligonler ...... ISO 130 .8666 Peoples. Wm. R., Jersey Shore...... !>0 35 .3888- . Svvavtz. L.. Lnnsdale ...... 120 1W .9250: wood, was the leader, with .9315 on 1825 U-uiteiiplager. Louis. Pltuburjh ..... 1600 13.13 .84*8 Perry, Hn-am E., Philadelphia ...... 800 543 Hwarlz. Lee, Altrx>na ...... 100 70 .7600 targets. The averages: Lawson. .T. K.. Washington ...... 775 607 Peterson. C. W.. Washington ...... »25 835 !w27 Taylor. llobwt. Frank ...... 150 124 .82*6 RHODE ISLAND J.eaman. Dr. A. Ii, West Willow .. 120 917 .808:) Pcrvhlng. P. F.. Altoona ...... 600 437 Teat-. Brian. Northumberland ..... 1575 1.K6 .9307 J-einbach. R. L., I.ock Haren ...... MO 275 PfeifTer. I^wis F.. Allentown ...... 150 107 !7133 Tewk^bury. Rf«s. Klnpsiey ...... U'lO 113 .813.1 AMATECRS I-cater. Harry. West Chester ...... 300 258 . Plillll|». IX J., Coleralne ...... 7333 Thalmier. J. K.. Washington ...... 150 1-15 . Shot: Bke. Prt. I.etford. W. S., Philadelphia ...... 130 106 .706t> Illtinston. C. R.. Indiana .... 100 51 .5100 Thompson. Geo. D.. Brownsville .... 2220 17C4 J675 Colwell. A. B.. Providence ...... 200 1«0 .1000 Lettennan, Wm. C.. l.ewlstown .... 575 so: .881.7 Place. J. K.. Mt. Pocono ...... 60 47 .7S33 Thompson, Colltn* M., Liberty Boro. .V) 3-2 .6WO Billings, H. Y.. Watch Hill ...... 30A 2-19 .7300 Jjenis. A. L.. WIlkcs-Ban-e ...... 4211 339 .8547 Plank. M. H.. Harri^jurg ...... ISO 50 .3333 Thompson, Arthur BL, Frankford .... 100 88 .8800 Gray, Arthur. North Providence .... 1.. Sharou ...... 105 .15 .3238 Brocks. W. H.. Jr.. Columbia .. 4o« :.70 .122.2 MfColltim. J. M.. Washington ...... L50 SS .5868 Reetenwald. D. U. Pittsburgh . 1-5 143 !S283 I Turner, E. H. . Philadelphia ...... 73 6» .9210 Chiplcy, J. I., (.veemood ...... 2fr)0 2516 .8875 Jlcllmiald. .103. C., Boater ...... 175 1:3 .7714 Reed. E.. PotWrtll* ...... 150 L38 .9200 j Tilery. M. !>.. Plttsburtfl ...... !Vi3 871 .7742 Chaffc. J. «.. Aiken ...... 810 7<>J .86t« Sl.-Karlau, Samuel, Coatesville ..... 150 130 .8664 llHd, S. E.. Harrisburg ...... 525 3SO Ulnier. Joseph. Pliiladelpbia ...... 173 134 .7542 Or.tinney, Ileginald. Aik^n ...... liO S" .«I6« MiKaMin. C. B., Argentine ...... 60 37 .«1«6 IMirUt. John U. Potlsville. .... 931 S4-2 !9154 ; Urban, F. .T.. Biadford ...... 350 2«4. .7543 Coleman. A. A.. Greenwood .... 28o 192 ,S73« MeGlnlcy. E. J.. Campion ...... 150 Hi .7600- llelnhart. C.. Neacopeck ...... 1V5 140 .8342 j Van Alen, Wm. W.. Northumberland 150 123 .8200 ('..Ilins, (!co. M., Due West .... 105 1M .8258 McKean, J. E., Indiana ...... UK) 63 Renn. Mal.. Milton ...... 45 SB .8000 Vande Sande. W. Henry. Lebanon. . MO 1-lfl .7533 Dc-lwy, .1. C., Aikeii ...... >0« 159 .;95!» XlcKee. James A., Washington ..... 150 111 Klihardg. Harry. Catasauqua ... 120 DO .7500 Van Dusen. H. C.. Indiana ...... 100 56 .5600 Heldt. G. V., Tharlcslon ...... 431 36 i. .SC88 lli'Kean, Ji:hn A.. Philadelphia .... 175 153 Richards. J. R., Indiana ...... 300 172 Van Ncttc. H. S., Bradford ...... 300 4'* .9160 Miller. M. J.. Columbia ...... 80 51 .8875 M.-MeaiiB. J. W.. Pittstmrsth ...... 483 403 Richard.'. \V. F... Citasauqua ... 120 83 .69! Vantlne, J. W.. Bradford ...... 10") 8:; .8300 Moses. W. (;., Sumtcr ...... 265 172 .64!*) AU-.N'ary. John T.. Canonslmig ...... MO 128 .S333 Rlgg. Wayne. Intllana ...... 425 330 .7976 Varner. W. B.. Altoona ...... 200 174 .8700 Xcwman. ntlbert T.. Columbia . 200- 163 .7650 JtacAlonan. A.. Philadelphia ...... 175 106 .0057 Rigg. John IX, Con-ihohocken .. 450 407 .9044 1 Vemon. A. W.. Bradford ...... 85» 759 .8929 ticliroder. F. W.. Alken ...... 60 46 .7160 Jlajorsky, Walter. Priceburg ...... M 1-2 .8000 Rijhel. D. R., Ottavfu ...... MO S29 Vvmon. C. B.. Bradford ...... 100 93 .624)0 tlallory, Ik E., Jr., Bradford ...... 850 JTfl A. H.. MceKeaport .... .876* Vil«, Samuel. Dlckion Ctty ...... M« 120 Continued on twenty-second page 22 SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 30, 1915 the Ithaca Gun Company has just placed on the market an arm that is certain to meel with an enthusiastic reception from the most discriminating American shooters. This is exceptional points of PRIZES a gun that has all the. HIGH AVERAGE the former Ithaca double guns, and is espe cially built to stand the" continuous strain of Season of 1915 the heavy loads that are required in trap shooting. To meet this and all other re For Shooters oi " Western" Steel-locked Shells quirements the Ithaca Company has designed a triple lug, triangular fastening, triple boltct In order thit «h««ter» of "FteM" and "Record" Sholll raijht profit >pe«iall» single trap gun, equipped with the noted trom the snootinf wftiet* they do In rwularty advertised Tournamenti we are of- "Mightning-lock" automatic ejector and ven­ lertng prizes as fellows: tilated rib. It is made in No. 4 ejector anc PHILADELPHIA, JANUARY 30, 1915 other grades, with full, half or straight grip A Beautifully Designed 14-Karat Rolled Gold Watch Fob 12-gauge only, 30, 32 and 34-inch barrels, One Hundred Dollars Worth of Personally Selected Merchandise weighing 7 pounds 10 ounces or 814 pounds ** JVo matter what happens, you tciU It can be seen from this description that the Any shooter winning a Touraammt Arence of one, two or three dws will Jlnrf a record at it in "Sporting Life." shooter has a wide range iu respect to choice be liven oue of the Watch Fobs and. \! he be an amateur, a proper number of and everyone can be suited. Topping all this poinlj will be scored to his i-redit, same to apply to the conteet for the SeuiA- is the fact that tho gun barrels are bored by Bid Merchandise Prlajs. conditions of whk-b. follow: IN LINE' the famous veteran, "Uncle Bob" Edwards, An average win at a One Day's Tournament scores One Point. CONNECTICUT who has been boring Ithaca guns since 1883 Au average win at a T mi Days' Tournament sooree Two Points. Tbe Ithaca Company has many orders already An average win at a Turm Days,' Tournament scores Three Pcdnts. HE Western Connecticut Trap Shooters de­ A Championship win in a State Sportsmen's Association, in The Indians, Ul* for this gun, and, in fact, found ,1 great ParJQc Indians or the Westy Hog-ans wili score Five Poinla. T League, which has done Budi yeoman mand betore it was officially announced that An Opeji Stato Championship win will score Tea Points. work for the advancement of trap shooting such a gun would be put on the market. It A National Ajaaleur Championship win will score Twenty-Fire Points. in that State in the past few years, and which will be an arm for men who want to make a An Interstate Association Handicap win will score Twenty-Five Points. and the Ithaca Com­ las conducted so many fine tournaments, i: good score at the traps, At end of seaeou, to those having the sreatest number of points to their credit, pany will be pleased to give further particu­ prizes will be awarded as follows: First An order for J50.00 worth of Mer­ Jio more. In its place has arisen the Con lars as to price and styles on receipt of re­ chandise. Second An order for $30.00 worth of Merchandise. Third An order necticut Trap Shooters' Association, a bodj quest at Box 40, Ithaca, N. Y. for $20.00 worth of March aodise. In case of ties. Class System wili be used to that will follow much on the lines of the older divide. Kind of roerchandis and place of purchase is left optional with tbe ganization. but which will be of broader scope winners. __ COMPLETE TRAP AVERAGES To qualify for these prizes "WTKTF.IIN" Factory Loaded Shells must be used State-wide in proportions, and built very mud: and the shooting must be done at a Tournament that is regularly advertised and on the lines of the other State organizations open tu general oomprfltto n. High General Average is not necessary to make Ten clubs are in the body at this time, they Continued /rant twenty-first page points, count. Notification of win. accompanied by voucher signed by Tourna­ Dan Shelor, Robt., Sumter ...... 760 531 .6986 ment Manager, or Club Secretary, together with a copy of the Tournament Pro­ leing Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport, gram. must be sent in within five daya after win, to Advertising Department* lury, Bethel, Norwalk, Eidgefleld, Simsbury Staples. J. H.. Charleston ...... 450 393 .8T33 Swan, Geo. H., Charleston ...... 350 313 .608.5 ileriden and the Housatonic Gun Club, 01 Williams, H H., Greenwood ...... 950 724 .7631 WESTERN CARTRIDGE CO., Alton, 111. Stratford. Six registered shoots will be helc PROFESSIONALS toy the Association, two of them being of two DM Fortes, Johr. A., Columbia 500 339 .7781) days' duration. The State shoot has been RECORDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA scheduled for Bridgeport, in August. The As­ South Dakota came strongly into the lime­ sociation will gradually broaden out and work light in 1914 registered shooting with a turn­ its way into every nook and cranny of the out of 146 amateurs and five professionals. intention of making the Of the amateurs 10 shot their way into the Kutmeg State with the 90 per cent, class. J. Potter White, of Wa­ body one St the strongest forces in the Inter- tertown, long a star, has taken the leader­ A REAL GUN itate's chain of State associations. ship in the amateur ranks with an average of .9384 on 3250 targets. There was a tie for second place between Roy Patterson, of Milch- NEW INTERSTATE MEMBER ell, and S. E. Kyan, of Fedora, both breaking .9333. The professional leader was George 'Kreger, of Redfield, who averaged .9463. The THE Interstate Association is about to re- average: ceive a very pleasing and profitable acqui­ SOtTH DAKOTA sition to its forces in the person of the Ithaca AMATEUKS Gun Company, of Ithaca, N. T. This com- Shot. Bke. Pet. Abbott, Herbert, Sioux Falls ...... 3W 269 .SMO pany has received an invitation to join the Adkina, E. E.. Alexandria ...... /orces of the Interstate Association and has Andersen, H. A.. Hudson ...... 1003 852. .8W7 accepted, and only the formality of electing Auey, F.. E.. Aberdeen ...... 130 113 .7533 the Ithaca organization to membership re­ Bacan. Thos., Henry 45 28 .62i2 mains. The new member is making its first Baker, C. F.. Delmont ...... 150 111 .7400 Baiton, S. A., Tyndall ...... 459 392 .8711 real entry into the field of trap shooting, has Berry ...... 150 79 .5266 ing become convinced that there is a great Bcnvden. A. J.. Watertonn ...... 150 127 .84*6 L. C. Smith New Designs With Hunter future in the sport. The company will no Branson, Ray L.. Mitcliell ...... 1300 ,8«;» Brown. Joe. Sioux Falls ...... 105 150 .7002 One Trigger For TRAP and FIELD doubt be represented by Lou P. Smith, its Bnmat, Ben, Haytl ...... 510 «« .8i:>6 vice-president, and those who know this gen­ Hums. J. J., Sioux Fall!) ...... 1050 887 .8J47 of the Thoroughbred written all over it. ial and capable executive realize that his Buzzell, 3. C... Valley Springs ...... 950 807 .8494 With the characteristics ddition to the thinking and acting powers of Cha.«e. Ray H., Alexandria ...... 1850 1215 .922t This means // will win. Kindly let us mail you our new catalogue ChlaUek. I,. F., Tyndall 150 101 .B7:i3 showing perfect illustrations and descriptions of all grades. toe Interstate will work for the good of the Chladek, F. F.. Tyndall 730 645 port of trap shooting. Coin, Ed, Bristol ... 830 620 .72M rowan. W. H., COnde ... S950 2576 .8733 Prices $25.00 to $1,000 Dr. J. H., Armour 150 119 .7933 Dempsey, D. D.. sisseton ...... 159 11-5 PLANNING BIG EVENTS Dunn, L. E.. Sisseton ...... 60 45 Manufactured by THE BIIVTER ARMS CO. Inc., No. 90 Hubbard St., Fnlfon, N. Y. Bbersiriller, Cha?., Humboldt ...... 60 44 TF EVIDENCE of the rapidity with which Klsner, Dr. Max. Sioux Falls ...... SCO 247 * the Interstate Association officials are Bilker, G. R.. Emery ...... 430 ^12 .6933 Ferguson, C. A.. Mitcliell ...... 1000 lliSil .8*89 whipping the season's big shooting affairs Jloran. A. R.. Watertown ...... 700 618 .8818 SPECIFY into shape the attached letter from Tourna­ Flamnuv. J. W., Tyndall ...... MO 131 .8000 ment Manager Elmer E. Shaner, of the Inter­ " 'ox. M. L.. Emery ...... 800 657 .8212 furnishes it. The letter oniey, M. H., Alexandria ...... 500 408 state Association, 'rench. L. B.. Watertown ...... 300 ''62 .S7r.:; gives an outline 'it the work that has alrejdy Mtz. C. B.. mimboldt ...... 280 234 .8357 Curtis's 6 Harvey Diamond Smokeless been done in preparation for the Grand Geo.. Henry ...... :ioo .8100 your shells. It combines all the advantages of Southern and Western Handicaps Tnyman. H., Watertown ...... 1775 .<459 when ordering American, 7; The letter follows: icsten. L., White Lake ...... 779:) both bulk and dense powders without any of their disadvantages Glibertson, H. O., Milbank ...... 550 .8072 "Pittsburgh. Pa., January 22. Editor Glngles. Harry A.. Alexandria ...... 150. .6611$ VON LEIVGERKE & DETMOLD 200 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK announce to trre irandahl. John P.. Sisseton ...... 510 .61Ji 'Sporting Life.' Please Irassc, Otto. Henry ...... 300 .7801 readers of 'Sporting Life' that the Six­ Jrecn, Dr. P. W.. Sioux Falls ..... 400 .812: teenth Grand American Handicap Tourna­ rosz, J. F., Delmont ...... 210 .733-: bo held in Grant Park, Chicago, Haiuon. Burthnlil. Vermilion ...... BOO 273 .9061 I'.ussell, C. D.. Aberdeen .... 90 41 .453 ment will Draper ...... 210 .738' Ills., on August 16, 17, 18, 19,and 20. Hale, W. F.. 155 Ruden, Will. Alexandria .... 150 93 GUNS, AMMUNITION Hallberg. Gus F-, Tyndall 150 82 .546b Rudcn. John, Alexandria .... 150 93 1915, under the auspices of the Chicago Hannljran, S. D., ...... AND 150 Ml .7400 Rmlen, J. A., Alexandria ... 300 207 .£900 Association of Trap Shooters. ' There will liny. J. E.. KingBburg ...... 100 87 .5SIX Hurlbut. F. W., Running Water 450 280 Ryan. S. E., Fedora ...... eo 56 .9333 be $3500 added money and the winner of .8444 Schainweber. A. F., Mitchell 3» - 17 SPORTING GOODS Hubltard, C. V., Henry ...... 300 218 . first place in the Grand American Handicap Hurlbut, M. J., Tyndall ...... 123 Schlndler, Maurice. Slsgeton 600 til 1.50 MOK 11.) will be guaranteed $500 and a trophy; the Howe, J. W., Armour ...... WO 776 Schmidt, E. J.. Redneld .... 150 J. B. Shannon Hardware Co. Sdiucider, John W., Mitchell 90 winner of second place will be guaranteed Johnson, W. 15.. Henry ...... 150 126 .6777 Johnson, H. B.. Alexandria ..... 353 Schnider, J. D.. Delmont .... WO 113 .7533 816 Chestnut St., Phila. $400 and a trophy: the winner of third 298 .8511 Wm.. Delmont .... 300 232 KlmUe. rilde ...... IS .6COO Schroder, place will be guaranteed $300 and a tro­ ...... Si-hulU, P.. Albee ...... 130 113 .'S692 Catalogue Sent for the A skins. Kormler, Frank. Delmont 3110 242 660 si; the winner of fourth place will be Knrnder, J. A., Delmont ...... 300 237 .7!»0 S< liultz, Henry, Mitchell ...... 7981 phy; Scott. A. H.. Henry...... 30 18 .6000 guaranteed $200 and a trophy; and tbe Krell. J. P.. White Laku ...... 900 749 .8322 Krell. H.. White Lake...... 100 63 Shaw. 0. P.. Ethan ...... 45 34 with .9394 on 2825 targets. John Hale, of winner of fifth place will be guaranteed Kress. H., Mitchell ...... 105 Shaw. A. It., Delmont ...... 2200 2014 Mt. Pleasant, was second with .9300, and 80 ...... $100 and a trophy. Numerous other tro­ Ivnelm, H. J.. Slisoton ...... 60 33 Slonim, F. F.. Watertown . 700 63-1 '.9057 A. M. Hatcher, of Bristol, third, with .9285. Lnrson, K. M.. Hemy ...... , MO 110, , 450 33;) .7100 phies will also be awarded. Smith.'w. J.'. .MJluauk ...... , 550 429 .7800 H. D. Gibbs, of Union City, was the best of. announce that the Tenth South-.- Lwson, Martin. Henry ...... 1-50 96 .15400 Eight amateurs "Also Larson, Chris. Henry ...... luO 130 fiistka. F. F., Tyndall ...... , 150 .6600 the professionals with .9511. .SfrfW Earl. Delmoat ...... 3(10 The aver­ Handicap Tournament wili be held at Law. Jolm.E.. Haytl ...... ; 1C>0 1*7 .7133 'Stevens, 19S ,6600 averaged 90 per cent, or better. Tenn., on May 11, 12 and 13, Laughlin, James J.. Sl**eton ..... 890 020 Steinwedel, J. W.. Haytl ...... 300 236 ages: Memphis, .0966 H. K., Tyndall ...... 730 628 Llnstrom, W. E.. Haytl ...... ISO 135 .MOO Stilwill, ^8602 TENNESSEE 1915, under the auspices of the Memphis Stltes. Sam, Sioux Falls ...... 900 7H7 .798* Geo.. Haytl 159 133 .SSOO AMATEURS Gun Club. -There will be $1000 added Lukken. L., Worthing; ...... 210 Stutenroth, C. E., Redfield ...... 150 W .6533 174 .8700 ..... Shot Bte. Prt. money and the winner of first place will Lyman. H. H.. Alexandria .. 300 251 .83(16 Sweesy. Clia.^. W., Alexandria 350 208 .7657 Taylor. H. G.. Vermilion ...... 700 667 .9528 Alexander, C. W...... 260 2*1 .8339 guaranteed $100 and a trophy; the winner Malone. J. A., Sioux Falls .. 60 42 .7'HV) Ambrose. J. T.. Memphis ...... Manoy, M: J.. Alexandria ... 150 Tegrtmeler, H. C.. Webster ...... 8oO 601 .7070 550 *27 of second place will be, guaranteed $75.,nut 101 .67:-:3 Askew. J. C., \uhrllle ...... 40 .8000 Marsh, E., Delmont ...... 3WI aw .us:::) Terry. A. M.. Delmont ...... 150 130 .8t>St> 50 a trophy; and the winner of third place Thompson. Wm., Tyndall ...... 450 .8288 Askew. li. B.. Nashville ...... 50 37 .1-400 Mar-li, C... Delmont ...... 105 81 .7711 Memphis ...... Marten*. Wm. J., Milbank . Thoiuan. H., Huron ...... 300 :75 .DISC, Belliuxer. H. M., 1G10 U8l .9015 will be guaranteed $50 and a trophy. Sev­ 230 18 J733 .8780 .7777 eral other trophies will also be awarded...... Bnwling. W. K...... 150 124 .81' ...... ment will be held at St. Louis, Mo., on McCornish. J. L., Mitchell . Turpui, A. R.. Alexandria ...... MO 1*9 .726fl Burta. C. A.. Knoxville 750 955 .8733 1150 Slfl Campbell. It. B...... 400 357 MrCoy. John. Sisseton ...... 700 Vandauacker. H., Emery ...... 300 260 .8023 June 15, 16 and 17. under the auspicts of ISfl ...... 5.50 Campbell, A. H., MemphiJ ...... 10*0 921 .9210 Mi-Kee. C. ('., Sioux Falls .. 40 W Walker. L. G.. Lake Andes 438 !8290 the Missouri Athletic Association Gun Club Wallace. H., Canton ...... 200 163 .8100 Campbell, FincUay, Xashville ...... 400 346 .8650 Mes^nffer, H.. Armour ...... 300 229 Cheshire, R. L.. Memphis ...... There will be $1000 added money and the, Meyer. H. J.. Kingshurg ..... Wallace. A.. Canton ...... 8710 1675 1467 .8758 150 Ml rochran, W. H., Bristol ...... 1259 H49 winner of first place in the Western Han­ Mlcliels. Mathla-:. Jr.. Krnery lin 103 Ward, B. B., Aberdeen ...... 150 124 .82hn T>., Nashville ..... Mob roe, Albert. Ilumboldt ...... 300 197 Whitmore. A. G.. Alexandria ...... L50 119 4SO 397 .8823 phy; the winner of second place will be Wilson. J. K., Sisseton ...... 15401343 Dodson. T. C, I^etanon ...... 2«0 122 .6100 Moran, Mike. Emery ...... 4,'0 :'l!3 R(l>44. Union City ...... guaranteed $75 and a trophy; and the Myers, E. T.. Mil.-hell ...... 1600 lilio 'ssir' Williams. A. G.. Fedora ...... 43 37 .8222 Edwards. D. A., 1350 12H1 .89M Young, H. G., Alexandria ...... 75 M .8533 Fulton. W. D.. Franklin ...... 800 655 .8187 winner of third place will be guaranteed Xel-on. C. J.. Hudson ...... 900 782 .Res,-* Murfrpeshoro ...... 550 ,185 .7or»o Zentheny, H., Ethan ...... 45 27 .6000 Glltner. Gideon B., 2tt) 101 .520(1 $50 and a trophy. Several other trophies Oldfleld. W. J.. Milbank Golibart, 8. R.. Jr..' Whiteside ... 4fl« Oldenbers, E., Delmont ...... 300 269 SMfi PROFESSIONALS 229 .5723 will also be awarded. Yours very truly Griffith. W. M.. Murfreesboro .... 400 369 .9223 Patteppon, Roy, Mitchcll ...... 15 14 '9333 French. A. J.. Watertown ...... 645 571., .8852 Gray, JefJ. Rockdale ...... "The Interstate Association, ' Patterson, H., Mitchell ...... ISO 125 83S:> 'ackson. C. W.. .Aberdeen ...... ]<5o 104 200 113 .7150 ,69:n Hale. John. Tin. Pleasint ...... 400 .9300 "ELMER E. SHANER, Paterson, J. A.. Henry ...... 100 97 ,'fi466 Kreeer, Geo.. Redneld ...... 3690 3*93 .94*3 Hatcller. A. M.. Bristol ...... Peterson, A.. Pipestone ...... 300 255 .86fl.ft McGlll, J...... 350 325 .92R5 "Treasurer aad Manager." 300 203 .0760 Hill. R. S.. Lebanon ...... 200 152 .7600 Pinnell, R. A., Alexandria ...... 340 162 !r>500 Olson, G. Adolph. Sioux Falls .... . 22*0 1998 .90S1' Ole. Bristol ...... 130 m,y .7000 Hughes, D. P., Union CUy ...... 500 427 .S5JO 80 57 n i):9 RECORDS OF TENNESSEE Ingiani. C. H. Mt. Plcaiant ..... 400 322 .8059 Renland, J.. White Lake ...... Kittrell. W. A...... NEW ITHACA TRAP GUN Reed. O., Springfield ...... 150 118 '7866 Amateurs to the number of 58 and pro- 90 43 .4661! P.eldinser. F. K., Tyndalt ...... ISO 99 .6600 'essionals numbering eight entered tourna King, Justin. Bristol ...... 150 94 .02fia In keeping with the growing interest among I^wis. H. F.. Bristol ...... SSO 254 .7-2-57 Robertson, R., Anrlorer ...... 400 332 8300 ments representing Tennessee. John H. Noel ...... trap shooters ia the single barrel trap gun, Robinson, A. B., Redfleld ...... 150 l»i .6933 Legler, J. C. 150 .773J of Nashville, was high in th« amateur ranii Leclu. Frank ...... IM Mi .Mif JANUARY 30, 1915 SPORTING LIFE 23 The Battle of Pinehurst a Decisive Victory for

LOADED SHELLS Generals Huntley, Platt and Hawkins the Heroes S. A. Huntley, of Omaha, Neb.;

4'5 30 .6666 with .9504. The aver- Anderson, Laurence A., Lynchbuira 200 103 .5150 Klrccofe. J. R., SUuntoo ...... 550 80« .8484 lyles. H. J.. Nashville ...... led the professionals Geo. L.. Boajioke ...... 100 42 .4203 I/ynch. J. M., Memphis ...... 200 133 .6U50 Audersrm, J. A., Jr.. Lynchburg... 400 370 .9250 Kling, 65 49 .73-SS Laird. H. C., Norfolk ...... 890 784 .8809 Maddoi, A. G.. Nashville ...... Anthony. Robert F., Richmond ... HO 96 .6857 Jr.. Ch«s. D., Richmond .... 1.40 98 .700:) MiCIain, Neal. Lebanon ...... 150 93 .6200 UTAH Lams, AMATECRS Anthony, A. G.. Jr.. Richmond ... 140 68 .4837 Lee, Gamett O., Lynchburg ...... 550 ITT .8672 McCullum. Luther, Memphis ...... 5W 361 .7078 140 94 Jleaders, Andy, Nashville ...... 11001271 .9678 Shot Bke. Andeison, G. M...... 6714 Leys. Chas. H., Lynchburg 200 163 .8150. «5 .7222 Anderson. Wm. H., Ogden ..... 973 901) Armstrong, Chas. E.. Itoajioko ..... 100 69 .6900 Unele. Bdw., Lynchburg ...... 100" 83 .83*0 Slur-low. L...... 90 .7214 ...... 2825 2631 .9394 Bain. A. R., Salt Ijtke City ..... , 475 Artz. I!. O.. Clifton Forge ...... 1500 K47 .8313 Martin. J. T.. Richmond 140 101 Noel. John H.. Nashville 811 53 .6623 Eugene. Clifton Forj» .... lfl» 61 .6100 O'Sulllvan. J. S., Memphis ...... 160 99 .((6(10 Bicker. G.'L.. Ogden ...... 1833 1712 .0329 Aitz. L. E., Clifton Forge ...... Malluws, ...... 1«0 1)0 .MOk Argcnbright. G. W.. Staunton ..... 80 9 . 11-25 Massie. E. R.. Clifton Forge ...... 200 170 .8500 Patterson, Page .«.. Memphis ...... MtfO 1527' .8404 Bigelow, A. -p..-l)fden .780:1 400 335 .8373 Browning. Geo. E.. Ogden ...... 525 479 .912:! Atkluson. S. Cv Roanoke ...... 730 656 .8746 Msussey. Dr. T. H.. Iron Gate ...... 200 LM Phillipa, A. J.. Na-shville ...... Forge .... 40 . Knosvllle ...... 460 233 .6325 Browning. T. S., Osdeu ...... 513 486 .»25i Easkerville. Thomas S.. Woraham.., 950 813 .8557 McKlniujr. N. M... Clifton ... 2* Pitner, S. E., .... 100 72 .7200 W.. Richmond ...... 140 116 .£214 Rhea. Dr. S. W., Bristol ...... 350 31« .8837 Buigees. D...... UK) 80 .81)0:1 Barbour, Armour W.. Roanoke McLelland...... 150 11'2 .741M r-erkeley. Beverly. Roanoke ...... 300 217 .7233 McNeal. I. S., Hirrlabuni ...... 135 M .4HS Searson, B. C...... 200 123 .6150 Cook. Mark, Springvllle Ill .S400 Cowan, John F.. Salt Like City .... 423 310 .7505 Bibb, ROM. T.. Richmond ...... SO 41 .5125 Mead, E. C.. Richmond ...... 69 .5454 Sheltou, F. M.. Bristol ...... 350 2SH 280 175 J. S., Winchester ...... 19 12 .8000 Swan, Chas. K.. Bristol ...... 750 609 .8120 Dmivoodey. I>cioy G.. Salt Lake City 525 452 .-860:1 Blarkbume. J. jr.. Staunton ...... 6250 Miller. 4«0 .8925 Dunn. F., Springvtllc 250 210 .840H. Dlanton. W. C., Ashland ...... 80 30 .6250 Miller, Wm, C.. Fishersrille ...... 40 16 .4«»0. Van Glider. Howard. KnoiTllle 633 Freo). Roanoke ...... 1*0 94, .840" J. W.. Itockdale 200 .6800 Gallagher. W.. Salt Lake City ..... 525 473 .SOfl!) Bloxton, W. A.. Roanoks ...... 750 .8733 Mitohell, Waltou. 140 120 .8571i Moody. R. D.. Clifton Forge- ...... tOO 1711 .8550 Ward.. P. C.. Walnut Log ...... 320 238 .80*2 German, H. E.. Salt l^ke City .... 100 79 .7900 Boyd. W. U, Richmond ...... 50 42 .8400 Graham. D. F-, Sp:ingville ...... 135 96 711H Boyd, A. H. H.. Roanoke ...... 6566 Moore. Geo. G., Roanoke ...... S5« 41* .758! West. J. B.. ... Lynchburf ..._.. T5B 54.1 .721:1 Williamson, Harvey. Jackson 20 .4000 Heag.-ew, H. W.. Salt Uke City .. 80 58 .7Z30 Bringman, W. B* Roanoke ...... 300 .8500 Moorman. W. L...... 1011 90 .901)9 Breckenrldge. D. W.. Winchester... SO .75W Moran, Frank X.. Stiuiriton .,... . 80 36 Williams. Ollie, Nashville ...... 40ft 353 .8S25 Hording. J. J.. Salt Lake City 1»7 200 162 .8100 D. X. Salt Lake City ...... 975 836 .8779 Kragg, W. G.. Richmond ...... 140 .6711 Moseley, A. G., Newport Newi ..... 140 .76*2 Williams. Walter. Nashville ...... Hood...... 600 535 .89M Nas-hville ...... 1075 SSO .SIM Klciu. F. L.. Salt Lako City ...... 1(10 90 .9000 Brown. 1. A.. Longdale ...... 200 113 .5659 Mount. M. B., Saltrille ... Williams, Ben S.. 890 772 H. D., Roanoke ...... 300 233 ,776« Worsbam. Fred W.. Knoiville ...... 40» 346 ,8«30 Maw. Dr. Wallace. Springvllle ..... 109 .72(i(> Brown. H.. Richmond ...... Murray. City.. 47 418 .8800 Buckner, L, Roanoke ...... 400 111 Nelson. A. M., Jr., Roanoka ...... ZOK 16* .8400 PROFESSIONALS Miller. Emerson J.. s'alt I>ake .8000 Mill.". Hoard s.. Salt Lake. Cltar .... 525. 198 .9483 Bruckner, W., Richmond ...... 690 54« Nelms, W. a. Richmond ...... 14» 112 Jiuford, J. B., Memplus ...... 980 794 .8102 ...... 39» 3689 .9371 Burgess, J. A.. Charlottesville ...... 200 OgleebT, R. H.. Lynchburg 400 307 Moigau. E. J., gait LakeCity .882J Ca-Bltv, Thos.. Nashville ...... 33002875 .8712- Moffat. Gall ...... 100. 82 .82011. Cabell. R. G., Richmond ...... 80 57 Page. W. E.. Stuarts Draft ...... 1350 1131 Cjbl;?, H. )-)., Union City ...... 3050 2901 .9511 ..... 30ft 260 .8660 Cahoon. C. L., Jr.. Clifton Forge,. 60 35 Payne, Jorm R.. Jr.. Clifton Fotie.. &00 406 .6766 Murphy. J. P., Cache Junction 350 2&> .7571. Joyner. J. H.. Memphis ...... 350 290 .82*3 Packard. M. O., SpringvlUo ...... 111 .7400 Camp';elt. T. A.. Wllrolngton ..... HO 75 .6818 Patton, A. F., Danville ...... W. O.. Nashville ...... 400 340 .»500 Carter, Walter C.. Front Koyal ... 90 53 .5888 Peirce, R. L., Wytlierllle ...... 75* 678 .9040 LeCompte, Bellhop, G. H.. Salt Like City... 100 .8800 .8400 Plummer. P. B.. Chattanooga ...... 900 "76 .8622 Reilley. C. H.. Jr.. Sail Lake City. 11125 943 .92n» Cary. John B.. Richmond ...... 140 100 .71.42 Poindeorter. E. W., Roanoke ...... 300 252 Porter. W. W.. Nashville ...... 400 322 ,80-jO Like city ..... 470 Cassell. Jas. C., Jr., Roanoke ..... 100 85 .8500 PritchMt. Jas. I.. Danville ...... 200 14T .7350 Rlter, I* E.. Salt 350 297 .8183 lihodes, J. M.. Memphis ...... 470 340 .7340 Sage, C. A.. Salt I^ike City ..... 975 828 Ciiwley. K. L.. Roanoke ...... 3., Salt Lako City.... 100 .7014 fessional shooters to amateurs than any other M.. O«den ...... 525 309 .9528 Colcman, c: D., Richmond ...... 110 99 .70711 RamsJd.ll, W. B., Roanoke ...... 690 484 74 100 Colman. R. F., Richmond ...... 140 107 .764.3 Rector. C. M., Calax ...... »3» 297 .8 (S3 State, only 31 amateurs listing against 10 Smith. A. F.. Salt Lake City ...... 100 MftO 1301. .9292 amateurs Smith. Edw. K.. Caclw Jet...... 353 Cctlk. P. K.. Saltville ...... 200 US .7401) Richards, L. G., Roanoke ...... in the expert class. Ei&rht of the C. C.. Stewartsvllla ...... '5(1 fi68 .89(16 shot into the 90 per cent, class and W. H. Tingey. J. N.. Salt Lake Citv ...... 450 Cooke, C. B., llichiuxid ...... 740 51*- .7364 Richards. 758- .8107 Ccok. F. L ...... 200 154 .7700 Runnels, W. D., Staunton ...... 1150 106S .92S9 France, of Houston, was high gun with .9371 Tolmle. G. M.. Salt Lake City .... 935' 200 177 .885" Salt Lake Clly .... 100 96 .9(ti)l) Corrlngton, F. M.. Jr.. Richmond.. 110 1avis. W. C.. Norfoik iwwsou, A. B.. Lynohburg ...... 750 652 .869:1 Shepherd, A. M.. Roanoke .... 900 797 .8855 AMATEURS Conditions were far from easy in Vermont I)wy, S. T., Wayueslwro ...... 1C30 1230 ,91111 Sinton, MM.., Newport News 499 4-22 .8612 Shot. Bice. Pet. and of the 30 amateurs who entered the reg­ I>e Hareu. C. R.. Rosenberger ... 90 60 .6666 Smith. W. 0.. Clifton Forge . 80 62 .775') ..... 80 4» .600fl Rarnes. R. B.. Bay City ...... 1040 940 .8052 istered tournament list, H. B. Monlton, of l>eiml», W. W., Itfnchburg ...... 200 174 .870D Smith, B. H., Richmond Harriett, Ack. Bay City ...... 500 431 .8620 I>inge3, H. R.. Front Royal ...... 73 38 .5066 Smith. A. C.. Danville ...... 100 56 .36»n Bering. C. S., Houston ...... 150 123 .8200 Montpelier, was high with .8825, and George I>yer, H. E., Roanoke ...... "00 268 I9:v: Spioul. J. A.. Clifton Forge ... 1250 W43 .8344 Bosley, H. R.. Dallas ...... 350 320 .9142- B. Walton, of Montpelier, second, with-.85U5. luines. W. H., Richmond ...... 890 753 .848:; Stlckley.. C.. D.... Vancluse .. . 150 SU .5fOO Chew. R. C.. Lockhart ...... 300 454 .9080 The averages: KaslfT. Cary. Richmond ...... 140 ll(i .8285 Stickler, C. B.. Front Royal ...... 400 307 .7675 Cocke, A. V.. Wellington ...... 400 351 .8775 Easky. J. C., Richmond ...... no Stockley. Wm. J. C., Lynchbure. . . 750 616 Congdeu. E. 1L. Higgins ...... 750 66* .8853 VERMONT Early. J. U, Saltville ...... 200 159 .793-J Stoiic. C. P.. Clifton Forge ...... 20« 161i .8050 Foragard, J. H., Galveaton ...... 500 452 .9040 AMATEURS Klllott, H. C.. Roanoke ...... 750 627 .8360 Stone, T. Fishersrille ...... 600 SI 8 .8833 France. W. H.. Houston ...... 700 656 Shot Bke. Fanner, H. C.. Richmond ...... 30 1« .5333 Stowell. Leon E.. Lynchburg .8850 Furman, Jon. M., Fort Worth ...... 350 290 .8285 Adams, Frank E., Barre ...... 40» 338 .8W) Ferguson, C. H.. Ruojioke ...... 140 88 .B2S5 Swartout. Jno. B.. Richmond .... 400 422 .8812 ...... 330 277 .7914 Springfield ... 560 446 .71104 ...... 300 217 .7233 Swlsher, E. J.. Radford ...... 300 174 .5800 ('•H. Chat., Graham 17-5 Bailey. Etlw. A., Flshlmroe, T. T., itoanoke HeJB, R. C.. Houston ...... 149 .8514 Bingham, H. I.... Uurllngton .. 200 1'24 .6209 Fishbunie. It. T., Roanoko ...... ICO SO .80*0 Terry, Stodtton' s.. Lynchburg ... 200 159 .7959 Heagerty. W. L,. Houston ... 700 633 Burr. Dr. C. H.. Montixxlei ... 1060 903 .851* Flshltmie, B. J., Rouuolw ...... 100 79 .790U Thather, H., Winchester ...... 150 120 .8000 Hodges, Whaley H.. Tyler .... 700 «55 .9337 (Carpenter. Geo. R, Monlpelier ico ."0 .5:)0i Flshor. John Xt. Lynchburg ...... 300 240 .8001 Tlnsley, A. N., Staunton ...... 60i 49 .8166 Hubbey. T. E., Waco ...... 250 22« .9*40 Clark. P. S.. Ljndoiiville ...... 400 37 .8425 Fisher. T. C.. Roanoke ..I...... 303 207 .6909 Towles. J. T., Roanoke ...... 220 148 .6727 S., Galveston ..... 500 429 .8580 ().. lUmlolph . ISO 98 .61io 140 113 .8071. Ttgner, J. C.. Richmond ...... WO 90 .642 621 .8871 Hall, I. L., Springfield ...... 5«l 433 .7732 Utrbor, A. M., 9Uunton ...... 80 .7000 Watson. Dr. E. C.. Roanoke ... 750 673 .8980 Miller. Wallace R., Austin ... 240 ISO .9000 Harris. G. W.. Burlington .... 209 114 .5700 Grant. W. E.. Jr., Richmond ..... 140 61 .4357 Watt. P. B., Richmond ...... 1'40 67 .1785 Murelle, Mis. H. A.. Houston 25 in .7600 Head. A. S.. St. Albans ..... 500 395 .7901) (Irani, Lewis C.. Richmond ...... MO .5211 Warren. A. J.. Richmond ...... 140 91 .6509 Myers. S. W., Pallas ...... 350 273 .7800 Hulbert, Gene P., Ramkuph ... 200 140 .70.10 Grim. Clif.. Winchester ...... 150 Waddell. W. W.. Danville ...... 200 73 .3650 ...... 1,50 122 .8133 400 317 .7925 200 .881)0 West, Edmund S., Front Royal . 400 309 .7725 Pillot, C. G., Hou*on London. H. M.. Burlingto:i ... Grcshaiu, U G., Ijynehburg .-...,.. 176 .100 Schwelkart. L. F.. Houston MM) 78 .7800 London, Guy E.. Burlingtou ... 200 122 .6100 Gtuithcr. K. C.. Xo;-folk ...... 1250 1139 .911.2 Wheat. Chas. C.. ChaJlottesTllle 200 l'l» SMton, W. H., El Paso .. 52« 458 .8807 Lock!-. F. S., Springfield ...... W 265 .6623 1900 1751. .9215 Wllkoiison, H. F.. Itoanoke ..... SCO 173 .8630 Hall. It. A.. Flstorvillo ...... 83 .592S (Spencer. G. C.. Denison . 650 562 .8616 Megrath. Geo. B.. Montuelier ..... 90C. 6SO .7535 HaJey. J. C.. Roanoke ...... 200 97 Williams, C. W.. Richmond ..... 140 Sumbsrrto,' L. O., Houston 500 406 .8120 Barre ...... 2J)0 140 .7000 340 477 Wiltshire. W. B.. Richmond ..... MO 97 .«9JS Milne. Gen. B.. HtrnnKmd, W. \., Jr.. Ashlajid .. .90.".0 Thede. Porter (".. El Paso 400 356 .8901 Moulton. H. B., Mi'iitpe-lier ...... 1760 1555 .8833 Hammond, W. A.. Ashland ...... 110 11« Winfree. H. L.. Lynchburg ..... 543 Sld, Houston ...... 4(00 ...... 150 94 .6266 130 83 .55Sri Winfree. W. R., Lynchburc ..... 600 53S .8906 Toijan. O'BifY. Hiram. MmHtolier Hardy. Harry, Winchester ...... 47 .62811 Willlamson, F. D.. Dallas 550 .8363 Proctor. W. H.. Springfield ...... WO 63 .63UO Harper. R. W., Stamiton ...... 40 2,5 .6250 Wisecarver. W. T.. P.erryville ...... 400 323 .8975 1000 839 .8390 Winter, H. D.. Roancke ...... 490 329 .67H, PROFESSIONALS Purdy. E. R.. Springflehl HaiTis. J. L., Clifton Forge ...... 7S5i> Shepherd. liurt M.. Montpelier .. 2,1 12 .6000 Han. M. D., Ashland ...... 110 .7642 Woodfin, Paul Beverly, Waynesboro.. 200 147 Borden, H. J.. Houston ...... 500 4.74 .94SO W. P.. N'orthfleld Falls . 800 (-68 .8331) Nevvs . 310 262 .7705 Young. G. T., Danville ...... 8635 3150. 1801 .83.74" Springer, Hartweli. W, G.. Newport Cragg. G. B.. Dallas ...... Steven*. C. H.. St. Albans ...... 425 273 .S423 Hanrif. W. Gordon. Richmotid . 140 93 .(HT42 PROFESSIONALS Faurote. F. St. Houston ...... 17001-571. .9241. W. F,.. F.ast Jlontpelier. 60 38 .tl'iXi Richmond .... 1(JO l."3 .7000 2S2 .8733 Stoddard. Hauseman, Harrj-. Archer. Jr.. Richmond 1.10 11! .800(1 Fairless, W. E.. Cisco ...... 300 Tvrtgg. W. P.. St. Albans ...... 13CO 1142 .8478 Haytman, B. A., Clifton Forgo 200 137 .7850 Anderson. Lagger, A. L., Houston ...... 500 452 .9040 "(59 9000. Anderson. J. A.. Richmond ...... 11*1 (195 .8653. Walton. Geo. B.. Montpelirr ...... 280 239 .8335 Hillsman. B. U. Richmond ..... 4111 4(1(1 213 .5S2.1 Ixtflin. J. S...... 2iO 2T23 .8929 ..... 4IW 325 .8135 1390 .8597 Cornell. W. G...... 659 .9414 Wheeler, F. W., Springfield HotcliMse. E. D.. Jr., Richmond Petersburg ... 100 40 .4000 Murrelle. H. A.. Houston ...... 700 Holland. S. H.. Rouioke ...... 300 253 .8433 Cornell, J. H., Schwartz. Ben. Houston ...... 32232972 .9213 RECORDS OF VIRGINIA Daniel, E. M.. Lynchburg ... S840 34!>1 .909!. Huiiff. C. C.. Wa>iiesboio ...... SO '.» .6000 153(1 1324. .8541 Scott, Walter, Houston ...... SflO 364 .7280 ' Virginia produced a fine crop of 203 ama­ 350 291 .810.1 Fisher. G. O.. Lyncbburc ..... 2033 .9460 Howard, A. W.. ItnaJioke ...... 4530 4159 .9WO Topperweln. Mrs. Ad. San Antonio.. 2170 Roanoke ...... 330 271 .7828 Fox. T. Herbert. Lynciiburg teurs in the 1914 registered tournaments, and Huff. C. P.. Goodloe. S. P.. Afton ...... !1"0 891 RECORD OP UTAH 11 professionals. The leading amateur was Hoylman, B. A.. Clifton Forge . 4^0 338 .8450 750 603 .80«!> 100 72 .720D I/*. E

second with .9374 on 2430 targets, and finished in the 90 per cent, class with Richard Dlion. C. M., Albany ...... 105 83 Xolan. F. A., Pond du Lao ...... 800 6S3 .S5SII was A.. Milton Junction ..... 450 379 La Crosse ...... 170 190 .7031" A. W. Woodwortb., of Spokane, third, with Gerstell, of Grafton, the leader, with .9525 on Oodd. W. Olson. E. J., A. Weidebusch, of Fair- Dodge. Thos.. Shulkttmrg ...... 15« 95 O'Xeill, F. R.. Shullsburg ...... ISO 94 .62*« .9364. L. H. Reid, of Seattle, was not only 800 targets. William Doeocher. B.. Platteville ...... -150 400 .8888 Parkin. C. IB.. Evansvllle ...... 100 1-18 .7869 of the State with mont, was second, with .9436 on .550 targets. I>oring. C. C.. Madison ...... 13(1 78 .5200 Parsons. Earl. Menomonee Falls ... 150 9S .6533 the leading professional Huntington, was high pro­ but also of the country. F. C. Riehl O. W. Phellis, of Drake. B. P.. Janesvllle ...... 15« 117 .8466 Paul. W. L., Milton Junction ...... 4SO 370 .822J .9644, fessional, with .9333, with Ed H. Taylor, of Drews, H. L.. Laka Mlfl» ...... 300 244, .8-133 Pecor, G. D...... 200 134 .770* was second. The averages : Fairmont, second, with .9325. The averages: Dreyfus. F. J.. Muskego ...... 650 595 Person, C. F., Verona ...... 150 119 .7933 WASHINGTON WEST VIRGINIA Droeger, Creo. M...... 1-50 HO Person. J. F.. Verona ...... ISO 6S .4333 AMATEURS Elmer. O.. Muskego ...... 150 13« ,90t>8 Prafflln. Cha».. Fort AUdmon ...... 60 21. .3500 Shot Bke. P<*. AMATEURS Bllefson. J., Rio ...... 15ft 93 .6200 Pile, J. A.. Menoruonec Falls ...... 150 133 .S86« Bkc. Pet. Adamj, 3- B., LearenworUi ...... 225 180 .800i» Shot B-ana. E. D., Markeaall ...... 150 106 .7068 Piepenhaicn. A. G.. Milwaukee .... 300 246 .820O . 725 341 Bright, A. B., Charleston ..... 700 .7900 Evans. E. L., Markesan ...... 150 119 Pierce, S. S.. Milton Junction .... 34» 233 .7833 Kacher. Joseph. SeaUle ...... 150 .seoa ...... 300 249 .8300 Brown, B. C.. Thayer Erickaon. B.. Stoughtotl ...... 150 109 Pottluger. Madison ...... 40 32 .71-11 Baldwin, R. H.. SeaUle CoflWi. E. G., Hamttleton ..... 90 44 .4888 Berenp. Herbert, Tacoma ...... IM 114 .7600 Erickson. W.. La Crosse ...... 150 113 Potter. H. I.. Madison ...... 450 327 .726* Cochran. F., Charleston ...... 90 .Gill Fanerback, Ix>uls, Madison ...... 150 103 Mrsi H. L.. Madison ...... 300 l«l .M3» Bell. Ben, Yacolt ...... 650 .8075 .81« Case, E. B., Raymond ...... 45 ~45 .8911 !< lUley. 1075 1009 Davis. Alton X., Charleston ... 550 G'.lmore. C. E.. Platteville ...... 150 101 .873.1 Flichart. John. Watertown ...... 300 240 .8-100 Clilugren, E. J., Spokane ...... De Gruyter, J. A.. Charleston . 195 .8307 Cooley, J. H.. Spokane ...... 150 '107 .713;! Gruhn. W.. Columbus ...... 650" 500 .7692 Roy. K., Shullsburg ...... 160 54 .360* 267 .8751 Frost. .1. s.. Horton ...... L30 .673:) Ginrm. carl F., Columbui ...... 450 37! .8266 Roasinx. V. B.. Argyle ...... 150 121 .8069 Cooper, !».. Bellinshatn ...... 303 Charleston Tacoma . 1825 1586 .86% Frendenberger, Wm., too .4700 (ircdeu, Andrew. Mlnuelska ...... 1 103 .6866 Rolwrge, A. J., .La Crosse ...... 150 1£0 .8664 Cooper, ISdwin W'.. South Full/.. C. E., Charleston ...... 400 Cuopcr, Jack D., South Tacoma ... .SS44 Hall, T. T...... 150 1-13 .955 3 Hocscler, Alb.. Hustisford ...... 150 133 .8S«8 ,7Sl>:> Gerstell, Richard, c.raftou ..... 80(1 Hammcismith. H.. Milwaukee ..... 33!) 314 .8971 Samlenj. R. C.. Mattison ...... 150 101 .673.1 C-ooper. M. M.. Soutli Heud ...... Charleston . 300 271 .903: Tacoma ...... 9997 Goshom. Donald. HaKey. 11. M.. Stoughton ...... 150 78 .5200 SartT. Chas.. Shullsburg ...... 150 89 .593:1 l)ague, J. A., South Goodman, H. L.. Thayer ..... 130 Will .72 Graham, J. W.. Blklns ...... 300 .8760 Hanneman, A. C.. Madison ...... 430 406 .9023 Schantz. J. J., Xorth Fond du Lac.. WO 122 .8133 Dockendoif, Chas.. Stinnrood .... Blkiiis ...... 150 01 .4066 ...... :...... 400 332 .8:100 Hammn. Pieston. Hr.n.-iui, s. S., Trempcaleau ...... SCO 19$ Schleiter. Dr. J. C.. La Crosse .... 150 111 .7400 Drake. T.. Seattle JarrtU. X. S.. St. Albnns ..... 60 36 .6000 Drake, A. K...... 150 131; .871!:! Halvorseti. L., Pardeevllle ...... 650 5»7 Sthmcder. BmeX. Ilurtlsford ...... 150 1'25 .8333 .8591) -Ic-liiiston, I. H.. Charleston ... 105 60 .371* Halvorsen. U. Rio ...... 300 239 Schultz. F. A.. Madison ...... IfiO 93 .6200 Egbeis, c<. F., Pasco ...... 1100 943 445 40!) 1235 1097 .8741 Kliapp, .1. B,. Hmitington ..... Harker. J. W.. Shullsburg ...... 150 85 SHmltz, A. F.. Madison ...... 150 113 .7333 Ellis. E. B., Seattle ...... Jno. 15.. Jr.. Huntington.. Feiris. L. G., Raymond ...... 400 269 reliance, "LJO "wi Uarkcr. Jamen. Sliullsburg ...... 150 102 .6800 Schultz, W. H., Toman ...... 150 123 .8209 Liliey, Geo. M., Fairmont ...... 8066 Haiker. Joo It., Shullsburg ...... 100 10S .7200 Schwalhc. F.. IA Cros-e ...... 50"1 4w9 .91*0 Field. A.. Vancouver ...... 150 112 .7466 .Spokflne ...... 775 691 .SOW! .Maluiing. H. L.. ElMns ...... Helmer. John, Janegvtlle ...... COO SCO ,8:i33 Judder. C. J.. Milwaukee ...... 280 237 .8464 Fleming, C. A.. J. D., Hhlus ...... 130 W5 .7000 Fleet.. D. W.. Montesano ...... 1373 1146 .8334 McBwcn. Helssinger, C. It., Oshkosh ...... 150 118 .7866 -Shumway, C. P., Milwaukee ...... 500 4it6 .8929 1680 1468 .8738 MnGulra. .1. L.. Paikcrsburg ..... 150 9t .626 li Held. Geo.. Menomonee Kall> ...... 150 104 .C983 Singer. H., Portage ...... 500 41-5 .8300 Fleming. Hugh. seattl» ...... H.. Huntington ...... 530 508 .9236 Frost. R. C.. Oentralla ...... 400 Sit .8025 Mead. (!. Jleiman, Geo.. Port»ge ...... 150 1(34 .8933 SImpson. Alien, Shullsburg ...... 150 133 .8869 145 108 .7443 Miller. J. I., Huntington ...... 725 517 .7131 Hevcy, Geo., Milton Junction ...... 1000 794 .7940 Skolas. M. H.. Madison ...... 450 348 .7733 Krye ...... Murray. H. M.. Grafton ...... 150 128 .8533 Gaxkow, Arthur R.., Spokane ...... 600 537 .89.V) Herbert, Dr. H., La Cross* ...... l.VI 123 .8200 Sr*ar. James. Watertown ...... 60 41 .f>833 100 64 .641)1) Xeill. T. A.. l-'alimont ...... 150 126 .8400 Hickock, U G., Lancaster ...... ". 30» 184 .61,33 Sperbeck, Geo. W., Whitewater .... BSO 540 .8307 Gellatly ...... Xlcholson, Dr. Gwynn, Charleston. 2«8 .8078 Gibson. F. M.. Aberdeen ...... 400 .SS71 HJgbee. J. E, Ui (.'rosse ...... 100 95 .633:; Sprecher. Wr B., Independence ..... 150 110 .733i 200 170 .85110 Pei-k. D. ('.. GrafUi ...... 6511 565 .8692 Hlncfcley, H., Milton Junction ..... 150 89 .593;! Starr. H. J.. !^a Crospe ...... KiO 10l> .706*1 Giegory. (J. C.. Vancouver ...... 151) 130 .8666 ...... 973 824 .S451 Pliill-Ips. John ! '.. Fah-mont Hlttla, J. X. Seymour ...... 150 IW .84 Poling. .1. W.. Elkins ...... lllll.'jack. IVnd ilu Uc ...... 300 259 .S«;i3 Stewart. F. A.. Verona ...... 150 111 .7400 Ball. A. U. Seattle Ulfre. Oar.. Kenova ...... 130!) 1079 .S:»H> Henry. C. S. B.. Raymond ...... 400, inilemeyer. F. E.. Shullsburg ..... loO 73 .5000 j Steenjland. F.. Ml. Horeb ...... 150 72 .48.10 873 729 RilTw. J. M.. Grafton ...... 500 4-17 .83-40 Kolmes, A. G., Green Bay ...... 250 23-1 .9240 Stiff. F. C., Albany ...... 160 119 .?833 Jensoii. J. C., Solltb Tacoroa...... Wallace ...... :. 250 214 .8:>6C> ...... 625 528 .84:43 Rsavdon. X. H.. Huberty. J. .].. Menomonee Falls ... 130 119 .7933 Stoebe. B., Watertown ...... 150 105 ,7«1« Junker. H-. SeaUle Ritter. J. I,., Charleston ...... 4CO 291 Kienast. Jolm. Belllngham ...... 975 793 .81S:t Hu"d. C. F., Lodi ...... ;.. V50 104 .6933 Strook. J., Maysvllle ...... 500 44« .892O 1375 1137 .826!) Hubert:. 'Ernest. Bunker Hill ..... 31, !«888 Jackson, C. J.. Seymour ...... 150 '124 .82 109 .72o 273 .7800 Tuckwood, I>r. W. G.. Portajte ...... 800 69fl .8737 IlcCorkle. J. A.. Centralia ...... 150 ...... 9102. Watson. Geo. T.. Fairmont Karrman, P.. Platteville ...... 150 80 .5933 I'nuer. Wm.. Prairie du Sac ...... ISO 91 .6069 iU-Uroy. Hugl*. Spokane \Vrst. Dr. A. M-. Parsons ...... 105 Miller. Ralph H., Seattle ...... 620 543 .8688 Keel. A. G., Watertown ...... 954) 845 .SS:>4 Van Meter. W.. Darlington ...... ISO 95 .6333 Weuuer, J. A.. Elkins ...... 300 .90-33 Keel, R., Watertown ...... 150 127 .S4«; City ...... ISO 131 .8731 Miller. Geoige W.. Belllnaham .... 1280 1120 150 Van Wald. O. E.. Sauk ...... 400 30S .7700 WMteman, C. C.. Crafton ...... 7933 Kelly. R. D...... 350 270 .7714 Waffensmith. G.. Prairie du Sao ... ISO 101 .673.1 Munson, F. A., Centralia Wm. A., PaJrmont ... 530 .9430 Nelson. P. P., Yacolt ...... 1100 973. .8845 Wiedebusch, Kind, E.. Van I>yne ...... 150 103 .68«6 Wallace. P.. Watcitown ...... 60 45 .7501 Xorthfoss. W. J.. Seattle ...... 400 30D .750,1 PROFESSIOXALS Kieffer, Chas.. Watertown ...... 60 45 .750:> Wager, W. A., I/\ Cmsse ...... IwO 1,36 .9006 ...... 1-50 102 O'Cwmor. Chas.^A., Spokane ...... 1275 1076 .8131) Phellis, C. W., Huntington ...... 280 .9333 Klekt. P. S.. HusO?fc.rd .6800 Waterman. H. C... Small Madison ... MO 384 .S533 O'Oi/unor. A. Delia ...... !S3 370 .6324 777 .DM], Kimball, P. L., Wnukcsha ...... 600 ."23 .87.10 Webb. Chester. Shullsburg ...... ISO 114 .7.100 KhauJ. H. M., HunttiifrUm ...... 300 226 Oppie, Roy, Seattle ...... 975 861 Taylor; E. H., Falrmont ...... 12751189 .9825 Kinker, F. J., North Fond du Lac.. .7533 Welsenlxmi. Ed...... 2*> 163 .S100 OslXK-n. W. M., Raymond ...... 400 240 Ivisow. Invin, Ifustlsford ...... K.O 96 .6400 Welch. James. Shullsburg ...... 130 111 .7«00 Ovcndcn. L. E., Wenatcjiee ...... 325 293 RECORDS OF WISCONSIN Klein, John. La Crosse ...... 150 111 .7400 Winch. W.. Milton Junction ...... 150 93 .6200 Owens. Chas. H.. Wenatcliee ...... 1730 1555 Two hundred and twenty-five amateurs and Knope. C. W.. Madison ...... 300 234 .7800 Winter. J. W., La Orwee ...... 1M 139 .9266 Owens, J. R., Weuatehee ...... 1430 1211i three professionals made up Wisconsin's line Kriegcr. II.. Albany ...... 150 MS .7S6« Wilson, H.. Menomonee Falls ...... 150 92 61T3 Plullirs. S. A.. Waialchce ...... 325 297 turnout at registered tournaments. Of this KumlM, F. A., Sloven* Point ...... 200 13* .6700 Wlswall. E. L.. Madison ...... 150 1U .7600 Quick. H. B., Chelulls ...... 1653 1135 .87911 per Knelling. (J., Shullsburg ...... 160 78 .3200 Wortli. C. W.. Sparta ...... 150 72 .4SOft .8066 number of amateurs, 15 finished in the 90 O.. Waupaca ...... 200 173 lffl>7 .9113 lUiUnger, Lee. Tacoma ...... 15« 121 T. T. Hall was the leader of this Larsi>n. .8750 Wiilf. J. F.. Milwaukee- ...... 1500 Jloiil. l>eskin. Seattle ...... 625 566 .805tt cent, class. I^irson. Chas.. Waupaca ...... 200 175 .8750 Zabler. J. D.. Watertown ...... 43 22 .48RS ...... 300 237 .8566 class with .9533 on 150 targets. O. W. Mor- Lawyer. W. E., Janesville ...... 300 253 .8433 Zlmmerman, J. H., Pialrte du Chain 150 105 .700* lUcc. J. B.. BeJllngham Wanpaca, was second, with .9450, Itlfhl. I-. C.. Tacoma ...... 4.00 301 .7525 tenson, of Lehr, W. E.. Shullsburg ...... 130 110 .7333 PROFESSIOXALS ...... 1-0,30 821 .7819 and R. S. Jennings, of New London, third, Lohr. J. M., Shullsburg ...... 2«frC lUehl. Alvauar Tactima 759 .94ST Ilobluson. 1>. A., Seattle ...... 82-5 701 with .9400. -C. C. Mitcholl, of La Crosse, h:id l^ldel. Ed F.. Milwaukee ...... 500. 395 .7903 Mltchell, C. C.. La Crowc ...... SW) Smith. Maurice. Spokane ...... 402 .84:;:', a clear lead for professional honors, with I>el*ter. P. C., MenomiMiee Falta ... 15« 111 . 74-00 Patterson. H. R.. Milwaukee ...... 950 825 .S6S4 Smith. H. R.. Ephrata ...... 325 280 .S615 .9487. The averages: Uivls. P. s.. Whltpwatcr ...... IfiO 1R2 .8SOO Slefien, F. H.. Milwaukee ...... 900 880 .883* Spencer, M. P.. Weiiatchee ...... 180 156 .86613 Lehstorff. Frank. Middleton ...... 105 76 .7ZtS AVERAGES OF WYOMING WISCONSIN ...... SUcey, G. B.. Xort.h Yaklma ..... 400 319 Limlsay, F. W., ^'el-ona luO 105 .7000 and one profes­ Stacy. W. G.. Wenatchee ...... 277 AMATEURS Long. E. H.. Plattcvillo ...... 150 106 .7066 In Wyoming, 19 amateurs Sullivan. S. J.. Spokane ...... 195 Ml .823* Shot Bke. Pet. Lriok, J. H.. Xew I^ondon ...... 2f» 173 .8«50 sional made up the year's registered tourna­ Sullivan, H- A.. Tacoroa ...... 900 754 .8377 Abel, R, H., Portage ...... ir.o 126 .SIOil Ix>ve. J.. Fond dn I*ic ...... 300 344 ment representation. Five of this number Summer. F. W.. Everett ...... J40. 191 .7958 Abel, B.. Portage ...... 150 lie .773:; Ijieck. Robert. Watertown ...... 60 50 shot into the 90 per cent, class. Carl F. Np|. Taft, W. B.. Seattle ...... MO .75-40 Alderiuan. E. R., Portage ...... 390 323 .8282 Mi'Kinney. II. H.. Hoshkonong ..... 150 113 .74«6 .3260 son, of Rawlins, led with .9402 on 1725 tar­ Tuaiter. G. L.. Chohalis ...... 8150 Angwtck. L. C.. Cottage Grove ..... 6C-0 496 McManu.". W. F., Trrmpoaleau .... 1511 125 .s::33 gets, with Max Wcick. of l,:ir-;«nic, second Troeh. F. M., Vancouver ...... 2430 2278 .9374 Bamhardt. \V...... 100 7li .7BOI McXamara. H. I*. Janesvllle ...... 150 110 .7333 ...... 150 129 .8600 ... with .9308. L. C. Booth, of Sheridan, was tl-.« Tioelt. y. A.. Vancmivcr ...... 650 527 .8107 B>artl. J. A., l>a Crosse Machua, Frank F.. Oconomowoi: If.O 122 .SI-33 averages: Troeh, E. P.. Vancouver ...... WO 127 Rarlow. G.. Darlington ...... lufl l.M .733:-; Magerleln. J.. Sauk City ...... 150 MO .7333 professional With .8951. The Van Atta. Frank. Vancouver ...... 1673 1510 '.9014 Bemow. Geo.. Van Dyne ...... 150 114 .7640 Mayen*. A. A.. Madison ...... 150 102 .6800 WYOMIXO ...... 15fl 120 .8000 Ware, Thoe. B.. Spofeane ...... 450 400 .8888 Bellmeyer. Emory. Platteville Meloy. Jess, MatUson ...... 300 206 .6860 AMATEURS Weatherwax, J. G., Aberdeen ..... 700 591 .8485 Bergoner, Fred. Jr.. Sbullsburg .... 150 131, 8733 Mcloy. C. T., Shullsburg ...... 8OO 715 .8937 C. H.. Platteville ...... 150 HIS .7200 Bay ...... Shot. Bke. Prt. Webster ...... 100 .82i»0 Berg. Meusbel, W. E., Green 500 W4 .S4SO Barron. A. G.. CodT ...... 1>45 113 "791 Williams. H. M.. Bremerton ...... 850 712 .8376 Black, H. R.. Lake Mills ...... ISO 93 .6200 M«z, 0. L.. Shlocton ...... IfiO .8266 150 S7 ."8111) BradBeld. J. H.. Sheridan ...... glt( 670 S"71 Wilson. C. B., Raymond ...... 4«0 .680.) P.lix./,ard. U. Verona ...... Meyer, H'. J.. Sauk City ...... 90 54 .6000 ...... 410 337 .821O I>. L.. Milton Junction .. 130 105 .7000 ...... Brown. R. E.. Sheridan Woodwofth. A. W.. .Spokane ...... 2660 2491, .9364 Br.ttrell. Miller. W. J.. Vorona 150 .7533 Brown, B. C.. Cody ...... 14o 120 .8275 Woel/ed. A. A.. Centralia ...... 400 305 .7625 I4:tes, J. H.. Lancaster ...... 300 247 .82:::; Miller. Otto J.. llio ...... :**> 241. .8033 .8106 Daley. ,T. Richard, Rnwllns ...... 3»» 347 .9131 Wood, C.. Tacrmia ...... 150 125 Brown. Henry. Milwaukee ...... 750 60S Miller, W. M.. La Crowo ...... 1:50 130 ...... 140 100 .714-3 Ja.s.. Ml. Horeb ...... 150 !i| .6066 MePherson, John. Ravvlln^ Young, Ed. Tacoma ...... 550 481 Brown. Miller. W. E.. Madison ...... 300 241 Morris, S. J., Rock River ...... 300 244 !»133 Burgess. H.. Sliuil'burK ...... 150 SD .5333 A., La Crosse ...... 150 96 PROFESSIONALS Moll. .6400 Xclson. Carl F-. Rawlins ...... 1)725 16"2 9403 Casty, H. .!.. Janesville ...... 450 2nl .6533 MorrLo. A. B.. Madison ...... 150 121 .SMG 410 .3»8 S973 300 255 .8500 300 242 .8066 Oswald, F. W.. Buffalo ...... Acker. Bert, Spokane ...... Oaldwell, Chas.. Rio ...... Mortensen. O. X.. Waupara ...... 200 ISO .9450 Rawlins ...... 400 311 777.) James P., Spokane ...... 325 281 .8G-MJ Menomonee Falls.. 1.50 93 .6200 Parnell. X. I.. Bull. Campbell, S. H.. Mucklestone. Mllo, Waukesha ...... 900 750 .8422 Rogers. Tyler A.. I-a ramie ...... »m 709 .R88J Flsfcer, I. M.. Seattle ...... 1775 Kilt .90S3 Campbell. W. B.. Menomone* Falla 150 78 .52>flO Muellcr, X.. Madison ...... 150 HO .7333 ...... 400 34« .»70» H.. Seattle ...... 700 392 .8457 ...... ICiO !<>:> .7286 ...... Rose. H. J.. Laramle Garrtaon, Geo. Cebell. R. A.. Watertown Mneller. Geo., I-« Crosse l'5o i:f:i .SS66 Spencer. W. E.. R-twlins ...... 200 U3 .7150 Ham-bright. G. H.. Seattle ...... 400 327 .8175 Clatnin.'B. A., Green Bay ...... 400 3W .S9Turi>hey, L., Janesrille ...... IfiO .0066 ...... 410 334 SI.Ji; 22252146 .%44 300 24"J .83 Illchl. F. C.. Tacoma ...... 3625 3128 .9436 Citfistman, Jas.. StJJUghton ...... 150 in". .700i) Xclmn. C. H.. Madison ...... " 460 200 144 .~->oo 730 632 .S42U 150 92 61.33 Weibol, Art. Ixiramie ...... Vallen. B. L.. S|x>kane ...... ComMo;-k. A. B.. Albany ...... sou. A., Su>ughton ...... ISO l:'.2 Welck. Max. Uramie ...... 12001117 .Uses Cuaick. P. H.. Oregon ...... 150 128 R53-1 Xethery. Tim ...... 30 Id RECORDS OP WEST VIRGINIA .8733 While, FVank. Rock River ...... 74A 632 .8540 Culp. J. W.. La, Crosse ...... 150 111 Xiclmlson, D., Portage ...... ISO 113 Wood, Wm. W., llavvllns ...... 40 36 .'9000 Fifty-one amateurs and three professionals Decker, J. P.. Lancaster ...... 300 210 .7000 Nlrliolson, D.. Green Bay ...... 200 1W .8100 comprised West Virginia's registered tourna- Dell, L. S.. Madison ...... 750 ."72 .7626 Xickerson, L. L.. Janesville ...... 150 109 .72Wi PROFESSIONALS ttent representation in 1914. £Ugut amateurs Dertng, G. V., ColumbUl ...... WO £32 ,89ljg NleUa, B. }., Verona ...... 150 Booti. L. C,. Sheiidaa ...... 4tW Mt JIU