DEVOTED TO BASE BALL AND TRAP SHOOTING
VOL. 64. NO. 24 PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY 13, 1915 PRICE 5 CENTS A FEDERAL LEAGUE WAR MOVE The Independent League's Line of Battle Strengthened By the Transfer of the Kansas City Franchise and Team, Under Veteran P. T. Powers' Wing, to Either New York City or Newark
more's telegram that a meeting of the direc tors wonld be held and plans would be mads A Vital Circuit Change to force the Federal League to keep the club here. Club officials contend that the time granted by the league for the raising of the The independent Federal League necessary $100,080 fund has not yet expired. has taken a long-erpccted step to It is conceded here, however, that under the ward solving the serious circuit conditions the affairs of the Kansas City Club problem, under "^ich 1'ittaburgh will be wound up as quickly as possible. The had to be claaeit as an Eastern team, intact, and under the management of city an arrangement which made George Stovmll, will be transferred to the East ern city. Those who are stockholders at pres it impossible to arrange satisfactory ent in Kansas City Club have the option of schedules as foils to the schedules remaining stockholders in the new club or of the rii-al old major leagues. As being reimbursed for their stock koldings who was expected, the Kansas City fran make the request. chise and team will be transferred to either Xew York City or Newark, The Sale Confirmed In Chicago X. J., under the wing of that ct- CHICAGO, Ills., Febniary 9. President pericnced, popular, and honorable Gilmore, of the Federal League, returned from veteran base ball man, P. T. Pouters. the East yesterday, and confirmed tho report The deal that P. T. Powers and friends had secured the has been made with due Kansas City franchise and team, and would consideration for the Kanta* City remove it to the East, but he declined to state promoters, who were accorded every whether its destination would be New York opportunitu to make good, even at City or Newark, N. J. President Gilmore de the expense of every othfr Federal clared that all details for the transfer had League club, but failed to meet the been completed and that ample capital had been subscribed to operate the team in its requirements of the situation. This new location. Mr. Gilmore added that no shift is one more demonstration of other changes would be made this year, but the Federal League's intention to that next year New York City would be in "go through" icith its third major vaded. From another source comes authorita league plans, at any cost of time, tive information that Newark is the city se effort and money. lected for the location of the Kansas City tenm. Newark can draw on 1,500,000 people, and Sunday ball is permitted, which is one of the chief factors in its selection as a Federal Pat Powers Owner of a Franchise League city. It is said that $300,000 is avail NEW YORK, X. Y., February 9. P. T. able, if necessary, for a Federal League club Powers admitted yesterday that he and sev in Newark. President Gilmore has called the eral rich friends, of Jersey City, had pur schedule meeting for Buffalo, February 26. chased the Kansas City Federal League fran chise, but he refused to state whether the New York the Objective Point Kansas City franchise and team would be NEW YORK, N. Y., February 9. It was shifted to Newark or to this city. The be learned today that the real backers of the lief both here iind in Xewark is that for a Kansas City franchise, which has been trans year at least the Packers team will be located ferred to Newark, are the Wards, owners of in Newark, where ihe team would be very the Brooklyn Clnb, of the Federal League. wejcome, as the town has completely soured The conflicting stories of President Gilmore on the Newark Club, of the International and the Directors of the Kansas City Club League, owing to its exploitation by President were due to the fact, it is stated, that, on ac Ebbets as a mere adjunct to the Brooklyn Na count of the financial assistance which the tional League Club. It is said thai Powers \Varrts gave Kansas City last year, they prac has options on three sites for a ball park the tically possessed control of the franchise, and most desirable being a plot at Harrison, N. J., the approval of the Kansas City Directors was which would make a very good location for JAMES L. VAUGHN not necessary. It was announced also by Hy Sunday games, which are permitted in New Brewer, Eastern representative of the Federal Jersey. Pat Powers personally will help the Pitcher of the Chicago National League Club League, that the Kansas City franchise posi Federals immensely, as he has had a long tively bad been transferred to Newark. An and honorable career James Ix-slie Vaughn. the bis left-handed pitcher of ihe Chicago Cubs, was bom In in base ball, as manager Weatherford. T&tas. April 9. 18S8, and had one of the most sensational minor league careerj other rumor which was in circulation last of the Rochester Club, in the American Asso on record. The firrt, time he ever s«w a ball ground with a fence around it was In Hot night was to the effect that it was the plan ciation, in 1890; and of the New York Giants Springs. ArX., when he joined the Ioca.1 team of the Arkajisas League. In 1908. One month of the Federal League to make only a tem in 1892; as president of the International after reporting to Hot Springs, Vaushn had attracted the attention of almost everj major porary stay in Newark this season, but that League; and as President of the National As- league club, and was purchased by the New York Americans on May 15. Lack of experience it was the idea of the Wards to invade New (ociation from 1901 to 1911. He is also a sent him to Scranton. of the New Tork State League, but he wad recalled In a month. In York territory next season. The Wards, it prominent member of the Elks and popular the Spring of 1&09 lie was sent to Macon Ga-. but was then recalled and sent to Rochester, h»s been known for some time, hive been with all classes of base ball people. N. Y.. In July. Clark (Jrlfflth. then managing the R*ds. claimed him, but the National Com planning to brinz a team to New York, for mission set aside the claim and *cnt him to LouiwiHe. of the .American Association. In 1910 the league gave them the promise of this ter he Kansas City Gets the News was repurchased by the New York Americau Club, and remained with that team until ritory when they decided, to go into the game the end of June. 1312, when he was sent to the Washington Americans via the waiver route. in Brooklyn. KANSAS CITY, Mo.. February 9. C. C. He remained with \Vas'»ington until AuguH 26. when he was traded to Kansas City. Vaughn The property at 225th street Madison, attorney for the Kansas City Fed twirled great ball,for Kansas City in 1913, and was purdiased by the Chicago Club in mid- and Broadway, which was acquired by the eral League Club, received the following tele- ' eeaaon of 1913. New York Americans a few seasons ago with gram yesterday afternoon fr»m James A. Gil- a view to building a ball park there, is still more, president of the Federal League: "Kan- available, and is said to be controlled by W. tas City franchise has been transferred to an S. Devery. Eastern city. Letter follows." Subsequently 1'resident Gilmore wired as follows: City will not be represented In the Federal given our club last year and believe when they Kickart Is St. Louis President "On account of inability of Kansas City peo League In future. The league was anxious to are fully acquainted wKb the details of the ST. LOUIS, Jlo., February 9. Lloyd Rick- ple to raise sufficient funds to properly finance stay io Kansas City, hut inasmuch as tbe club transfer they will not criticise the Federal art, secretary of the Federal League, yester tbe Federal League and on account of the near could not be properly financed by local people it League taking this action." day was elected President of the St. I/ouis approach of the playing season, I find It neces- was necessary to make tbe change. I want to Directors of the Kansas City Club an Club, of the league, to succeed E. A. Steim- i»ry to take action, with tbe result that tliaak tlie people of KaJitas City tor the support nounced aiter the receipt of President Gil- Continued on seventeenth pagt SPORTING LIFE FEBRUARY 13, 1915 in the afternoon went to Columbus on a busi out Spring Grove avenue where King Kelly ness trip. He returned to his plantation on first came into prominence. Tech had a cou Friday, January 29, and upon his arrival suf ple of runs to the good when Woodward got her bases filled and Huggins went to bat. He fered a relapse. He has been confined to his was a little sawed-off runt and our pitcher League News bed ever since. The last reports were that he National looked a great big fellow, named Shellinger, was recovering rapidly. Reports come here him over like Goliath lamping the shepherd that Johnny Evers may be slow in getting into lad. 'Shell' turned to me and said: 'Here's oBall Club, a New Jersey corporation. The lat condition this Spring on account of the serious where I grove one over!' I shouted, 'Nix on ON THE EVE OF THE LEAGUE'S ter operated under a illness he had last December. It is s:*id that that!' but he came back with: 'That little but this report must be JERSEY, he is still very weak, prune can't poke it out of the diamond!' CHARTER FROM NEW exaggerated, as he played a game of indoor WTell, he 'grooved' it and there was a crash. SCHEDULE MEETING because the laws of that State were more lib base ball the other day. It is expected that I saw our left-fielder turn his back on the ball eral. Since then, the New York corporation he will go South early and t»ke things very and felt that it was all over. While those laws have changed greatly for the benefit of easy in his Spring training work. three Woodwardites were trooping home I to Be Chief Sub bu&iness concerns and the present step was PITCHER OTTO HESS told Shellinger what I thought of him in all The Team Limit considered more advantageous. The chauge the languages dead and alive. That was the has sent his signed contract to the Braves blow that killed us and it was a drive that marks the passing from the list of Brooklyn headquarters. He has been hunting all sea ject of Discussion The Brook stockholders of A. C. Wall, who for nearly a put Miller Huggins 'in the pictures' for all son with Oscar Dugey. the Braves' utility time as far as I was concerned." quarter of a century has held one share in'tis man, down where the latter lives, in Texas. Park to Be Run capacity of legal adviser and shareholder, as A NEW SONG OF SEVEN lyn Club and the Hess wasn't used much last season. He can required by the New Jersey laws. During once a week, but toward the end when backstops were as scarce as past half-dozeu years or so, Mr. Wall's con only be used Time was By Separate Corporations. as of the season he was in great form and Stall snow-slides in Senogainbia. It was discovered nection with the club has been nominal, ings seriously considered sending him in to at the Redbug Club this week that there are most of the legal work was done by Bernard of the World's Series games. The seven catchers in tne list of Her- J. York, whose son now replaces Mr. Wall on pitch one no less than SPECIAL TO "SPORTING LIFE" veteran isn't one of the highest-priced men in zogovinians. Of course, some of these, will be th« directorate. Mr. Ebbets, in announcing the business, but he is honest, a willing work used as trading material. Going into action NEW YORK, N. Y.. February 8. The Na THE NEW ARRANGEMENT er, and can take his place at first base when with any such Jean Ingelow stuff as "we are tional Leagut will hold its scbednle meeting whereby he and his partners, while still own ever needed. I rather fancy Stallings will be Seven Wind-Paddists," won't go. Just where at the Waldorf-Astoria this week, beginning ing the club and grounds, but dividing the glad to have him around. Tom Clarke will fit in is an unsolved problem tomorrow. President Tener real estate from the base ball end, declared of the Winter. Then the ultimate destination refuses to discusa the pros that none of the stock was for sale, but all of Ivy Wingo isn't quite as clear as a cen pects. He alto has declined would be held by the McKeevers and himsejf. IN RED PRESERVES sored war story. That leaves Charley Dooin. to commit himself on the pos He predicteB, however, that the time would cinched because his role will be that of chief- sibility of the National come when major league base ball will be rim adviser to the staff. The oth;>r four whose League's going back to its by the people; in other words, it would be Cincinnati Welcomed the National Com future cannot be read even with the aid of a old player-limit in order to under municipal control. Ho based this on mission Gossip "Picked Up" During the horoscope, include Mr. Von Kolnitz, iligucl conform with the action taken the declaration of Judge Landis that base ball Gonzales, the peppery Cuban; Glockson and, by the American League. "It is a national institution and the courts, in Delayed Annual Session Yarns That last, but not least, our Celtic youngster from may be that the question will many instances, had recognized the game as Quinn's Straight Way the breeding-place of White Eleihants be reopened," »aid_tbe Presi public property by their willingness to make Fans Like Bobby "Harp" McGrory, Philadelphia youngster. It dent, "but that is a matter special arrangements for litigation involving is no secret that Mr. Herzog thinks pretty which the club owners must players or clubs in the playing season. The By Ren Mulford, Jr. well of his pitching staff and he evidently does decide." The Brooklyn Na City of Des Moines owns its ball park, which CINCINNATI, O., February 6. With the not overlook the value of the men behind the arc open, this C. H. Ebbeta tional League Club and the may be the> forerunner of more to come. Mr. waters of the Ohio "backing up" for the plate. After the trading days Ebbets-McKeever Exhibition Kbbets also said that the seating capacity of threatening annual overflow of Redland Field muster-roll of catchers will doubtless be al Company were incorporated on February 4, Ebbets Field would be increased this year or the big guns of Organized Ball gathered this tered a bit. To try and tell how is pure in Albany. The Brooklyn National League next to 40,000, and he expects'to see 'the Su- morning at the Sinton. The National Com guesswork, and unprofitable at that. Still, it Bate Ball Club will bo capitalized at $550,- perbas play to full capacity on many occa mission met' to take up matters long deferred. wouldn't be out of the line of probabilities to 000, divided into two classes of stock; $300,- sions. President John K. Toner and John A. Heyd- prophesy that one of the seven will see servica 000 will be in common and the rest preferred. found Ban Johnson already on the ground as a Cardinal. THE RELEASE OF ED REULBACH ler The Ebbets McKeever Exhibition Company when the former duo arrived from the East. THE SEARCH FOR A SLUGGER will have a capital of $700,000. This corpo Not much serious thought was giv^n to the With Chairman Garry Herrmann and Secre ration will own the realty, the plant and report that Ed Keulabeh had made an offer to tary John E. Bruce .the "Supreme Court of Cincinnati needs a heavy hitter. The Redt equipment as represented by Ebbets Field. the Brooklyn owners fof the Newark fran Balldom," now suffering attack from tbe Fed haven't had such a thine as a "clean-up The Ebbets-McKeever Exhibition Company chise. In fact, Ed was hardly serious when he erals, went into session and tnckled questions man" since the year old Bill Jones died. kas leased Ebbets Field to the Brooklyn Base asked Mr. Ebbets to name hia price, and nei that in the old order of affairs should and Somehow or other, most of he heavy artiller Ball Club for 50 years. The principal stock ther was the Brooklyn boss when he said $10,- would have been cleaned up at the January ists who came to Redland in the past had holders in the Ebbets-McKeever Company are 000 and notes for the balance. That Reul- annual. There was a little of the atmosphere their guns spiked soon after they landed. Charles H. Ebbets and Ed and Steve Mc- bach isn't going to be a magnate just yet is of the sort that the fans like in the corri Why! Search me! It is one of the mysteries Keever. Charles Ebbets, Jr. owns one share, shown by his entering into the accident and dors. No great influx of celebrities were on that have not been solved. There is nothing and A. C. Wall, a lawyer, of Jersey City, an casualty insurance business, a la Christy Ma- hand, but enough of them to make the "corri quite like base ball. If you need a big-cali- other. The incorporatori of the Brooklyn thewson. Where he will continue pitching is dor convention" quite as interesting from the bered editor or advertising man you can gen Base Ball Club are Ebbets, the McKeever not known. Ed may have some offers, but he purely bugological viewpoint as the more seri erally hook your fish by to-ssing bait into the brothers, Ebbets, Jr., and A. B. York, a son isn't making them known. ous side of base ball official life as portrayed "classified" in Fourth Estate or Printers' Ink. But you might advertise until doomsday fff Bernard York, attorney for the club. As THE SUPERBA VOYAGERS behind closed doors. Just one other league Exhibition Company. the and fail to bag a 300 percenter. Manager in the Ebbets-McKeever on president loomed up Tom Chivington, of Kbbets, Jr., owns one share of the club and will leave for Daytona in two squads, one American Association, who has a circuit prob Herzog is like the explosive soul of the opera- York another. The par value of the shares February 24 and the other on February 26. lem or two of his own on hand. Then there He knows what he wants -ind when he wants ( each corporation is $100. Those further West will go by train. Ollie were President McGill and Manager Jack it, and he is concentrating all his trading and O'Mara has been given permission to go to Hendricks, of the Indianapolis A. A. Club. wishing powers upon the addition of batting Florida a week ahead to get acquainted with Bobby Quinn is a "regular" whenever there strength to the Red learn. No less than three BROOKLYN BULLETIN the climate and grounds, while Nap Rucker is anything of note in sight, and the famed possible deals arc hinted at as on the way to has received orders to go to Hot Springs or Columbus mogul hobnobbed with the only ma ward fruition. The Maybe tree in the Gacden Daytona, ai his heart desire!. jor league manager who turned up Miller of Expectation is in full blooin. And that't The Capitalization of the Brooklyn Club an HuBOSTON'BUDGET Hart, of the National staff, drifted in with a Once upon a time Cincinnati was eyed as Base Ball The Chief Reason for the suspicious looking bottle under his arm. the retreat of as fine a brand of home um Club's Reorganization. Only Two Braves Now Unsigned The "What's that? Cough Medicine!" was the pires as ever came over the pike. Never hear challenge that went out, and then Bill con anything like the yawps of long ago. Remem Cases of Catcher Whaling and Outfielder fessed that he was loaded with grape juice the time when Red Bittman called a Cin- By Abe Y«f«r the real home- ber Mann Manager Stallings Quite 111 a la William Jennings Bryan. cinnati-Pittuhtirgh panic- "on ncrottnt of dark BROOKLYN, N. Y., February 8. If any grown article from his own Bond Hill vine ness," when Old. Sol hung in the heavens in body had any doubts as to the high cost of The Condition of Johnny Evers* yard a little stimulus for Col. Heydlerl all his effulgent glory ( And out-of-town critics base ball in these days of high-everything, the A DB:AL IN THE OPEN were wont to rail at Bud Lally, one of the National League Club action of the Brooklyn By A. H. C. Mltchell If every mogul in the land was ont In crop of "subs." Bud was in the thick of the in incorporating its plant and franchise under two of be half as much glove carnival at the Armory the other night. a capitalization of BOSTON, Mass., February 7. Only the open there wouldn't the laws of New York with the Braves remain unsigned. They are catch trouble in base ball and the old game would He was tbe official choice of the fistic powers $1,250,000, will supply the necessary infor the-ordinary and ruled as referee of the bout between Gun\ new form of control, the er Whaling and outfielder Mann. In the case go on lik» a song. One out-of mation. Under the of Mann, that player has undoubtedly been incident occurred while the session progress boat Smith and Jim Flynn, who punched each\ big plant at Ebbets Field is capitalized at Slielton other through ten more or less lusty rounds of is capitalized doing considerable thinking lately. As things ed. Last season when outfielder $700,000, and the Brooklyn Club stand, it is up to him to do the thinking. sifned with Columbus. Bobby Quinn promised fistic fireworks. Bud is stfluter around the at $5.>0,000. The Ebbets-McKeevcr Exhibition one way or in a major league berth waistband than in the old days when he used the Brooklyn The management is not worried to try and land him Company leases Kbbets Field to the other. The club sent Mann a contract for a try-out. Drafts were slim last fishing to guess the balls and strikes. He found it National League Club for a period of 50 years is still on tbe capital ros easier calling upon the rivals in mitts to annum, which a while ago and on receiving it at his home season and Shelton at rental of eight per cent, per in Springfield, Mass., he called up President ter. "I'd rather have Shelton on mv team break than it was to please the cro.vds in tho means something like $56,000 a year. As the Mr. Gaff- were a major league manager," said stands in tbe days of vore. New York Na Gaffney and asked for an increase. if I New York Americans pay the ney replied that the terms offered were as far Quinn. "than a good many outtielders who are tionals $55,000 a year for the use of the Polo He's fast enough for anv having any in as he would go; that Stalling said the salary booked for places. lirounds about 77 days without was all that Mann was worth, and that it was company. If you can use him yourself I'll ROSS BARNES DEAD terest whatsoever in the other attractions, it or leave it. Mann tell you what I'll do. Take him South with aucb as football, etc., it would indicate that up to the player to take said he would you. If he makes good we ca« come to a Make the Brooklyn National League Club bae a bit mutual understanding a'bout his release. Shel The Passing of One Who Helpei arrangement. THINK THE MATTER OVER. the best of tbe ton is a clever fellow, acted square and above Base Ball History In Ihe Early and Pre REASONS FOR THIS SYSTEM Reports then came that he asked the Federal board with the Columbus Club, and I'd like League to name terms, but that the Fcds re Sport. According to Boss Ebbets, the principal r ca- to see him have his chance to prove his ability carious Days of the Great plied they could not use him. Finally, last to stick in the big league." It was Miller Ills.. February 8. Roscoe, 0. son for placing the partnership on a tnorou. ough week, Mann wrote Mr. Gaffney, asking that CHICAGO. business basis with each side agreeing to stick Muggins who wa* offered this opportunitv, Barnes, the once-famous ball player, died at the contract be modified in certain particulars, and it was the frank way in which Quinn early Friday morning, at the to the other through thick and thin, is the de- such as the elimination of tho ten days' clause his home here fiire to avoid paying taxes to two States, and went to tbe limit to make good his own prom Hotel Wicklow, 666 North State street. Ha aud also asked for a contract for more than a ise. also to lessen the obligations in the event of that had been ill only a few days with stomach year. To this the club president replied trouble. He was in his sixty-fifth year. Ross a suit for damages. If readers of the "Sport the contract originally offered would have to THE WAY OF A YOUNGSTER ing Life" remember, this was explained at Barnes, as he was known during the '70s. was stand, as he could not see his way to change "It is pretty hard to get some ball play the dia length in one of these letters last White/. It up even when tjiey are out of a one of the original "Big Four" of it in any way. At last accounts, Mann was ers rounded mond. Many substitutes of the original "Bif was pointed out that as the Brooklyn Ciub still thinking it over. The report that he had job," confessed Sir Robert and then he told a was incorporated under the laws of New .lev- Four" have been named, but there wasjonly asked the Feds for a job, may not be true, yarn of his own experience with an ex-Red, composed oTtha Key, the club had to pay taxes to that State the '14 crop who was chased early, one, "Big Four" and it was but it was printed in the papers, together with one of following quartet of diamond stars: Spalding, and also to New York. Being a "foreign" the report that the Feds said they couldn't went South and chased again. "I saw the corporation in New York, anyone having a lien McVey, "Deacon" Jim White and Ross use him. youngster in a couple of Red games," says career on the club could attach the receipts some Quinn. "He's young and I'd say has a Barnes. During his major league thing like $10,000 above ihe amount of the IN THE CASE OF WHALING Barnes played with the Boston and Chicago chance. Some one wrote me I could land him, was with cla-im, thereby adding hardships that might the club doesn't know exactly what to expect. no I sent to him for his terms. Well, sir, he Clubs of the National Leajrue. He " ripple the club. At that time, Ebbets ex This player was much sought after by the Boston in 1872, 1873, 1874 and 1875, and forgot to send 'em to me. but came back quick Boston won four pressed his intention of reorganizing the cor Feds a year ago. He was offered a fat two with a funny proposition. 'If I were still un during those four years poration under the laws of New York, 'and years' contract by Stovall, but he stuck by straignt pennants. He was born in Rock- der reservation to Cincinnati it would cost and was a life-long the present step is in line with that deter the Braves. His case was similar to that of you a good sum for my release, but as I am ford. Ills., May 8, 1850, mination. "Dutch" Leonard, of the Red Sox. who was a contract with you for bachelor. After retiring from the diamond in a free agent I'll sign 1881. Barnes went to the board of trade, sub OLD BASIS NOT SATISFACTORY offered big money by the Feds a year ago, but $500, so, you see, you'll save the difference!' advised by his own family to stay in Or sequently into the hotel business, aud for th» under the old arrangement, was Wouldn't that jar you. I told him we weren't employed in the book Furthermore, ganized Ball. It is felt here that Whaling is giving any $500 prizes to players just for last eight years was the club was capitalized at $250,000, which to sign with the Braves at keeping department of the gas company. Th» and reason not any too crazy signing contracts." At last accounts this home of according to Kbbets, was absurd the present time. He wasn't used very much youngster was still fishing in the pond of body was removed last night to the ably so considering the present valuation of Gowdy got going. He may B. F. Barnes, a brother. 715 North Church last year after Great Expectations and hadn't had a nibble. will be, franchises and the big property at Ebbets think that Stallings doesn't think any too well With so many of the Knights of Swat spoiled street, Rockford, from where burial Field. That in itself is a big item, covering anyhow, and with that in mind, made today or tomorrow. B. F. Barnes and blocks in the cen of his work by war-pop you can't blame the 'yearlings' brother of the de as it does two or more city go out and take what the Feds have to offer. who are looking for soft marks. Frank Barnes. another tre of Brooklyn. Another argument in favor; cedent, arrived here yesterday to take chares Whaling is very popular with his club-mates, MILLER HUGGINS' CLEAN-TJP of separating the rc«l estate holdings from the a game lad and a willing worker. of the remains. They were undecided as to base ball franchise, is that it simplifies mat Ralston Goss was the only visiting war cor the time of the funeral. ters in 'lie event of the death of one of the GAFFXBY AND ST VLLINGS respondent to trail in looking for sensational partners, as the business can be carried on President Gaffney expressed surprise that stuff, lie came from his Indianapolis "Star" SPORT or closed out more readily. However, the the American League voted to carry 25 play reservation to this, his old stamping-ground. INDCOR partners have agreed to stand or fall to ers, but would not say whether or no this ac Goss is an old confrere of mine and he spilled There was a time when base ii.ili gether, there being an understanding that if tion would cause the National League to "re one good story as he gazed at "The Rabbit," Was the be»t of outdoor sporU, to 21. But now the.v plajr it indoors. one side gets out of base ball the other will, consider its vote to limit the number buried in one of the Sinton's big easy chairs. courta. too. Wlien the Brooklyn Base Bull Club,'Lim Manager Stallings has been seriously ill on his "I'll never forget the first time 1 ever saw And they play it in the ited, was organized in 18rt:l. it was incorpo plantation, at Haddock. Ga. A while aeo he Miller Hugging," said he "I was playing There was ft time when payers gpoke rated under tlie laws of New York ar.d con orovered sufficiently from an attack of the second base for Tech., against Woodward*, in Of double plaj* and Nit.s tinued until February 4. 1»9'J, when Ihe rip to visit Maron, the training camp of tho the old Interscholastir League. We were fight But now thrv talk of rontrartii, sen* en* taken »?«r b/ >a« fliwkljn Base BI«,VM. Ht ipeat Ik* mtroing im M»co» and ing it oat Mi tk* old tS»ti»a»l L«»gut (vouada Of inJuncUoiu and of writ*. FEBRUARY 13, 1915 SPORTING LIFE Sbelton, with his mighty arm, will be at rics will be over. Watch Zim pJay a lot better Athletics and Louisville CInbs in Florida, and PITTSBURGH POINTS Dawson Springs on time. base ball this year than he did last. Word the usual Spring series in this city with the A FLOOD TIDE'S TENDER has come from Tampa that better accommoda Athletics, but will also include the last six Schedule Secrecy That Recalls a Famous games in Florida with the Chicago Cubs. All High water around Paducah, Ky., awoke tions will be furnished the Cubs for their next told, the Quakers will probably have 25 hard Episode in Old League Affairs No Col. Dreyfuss' memories of his earliest dia training trip than last year, or the year be games to play before the regular campaign mond days. While grabbing up office effects fore. The playing field already is being pre opens. This will be a sufficient amount for Chance of Any Leaks Nowadays Bits to escape the freshet a Paducah business man pared by an expert in making grass grow on out his team for unearthed stock certificates of the Paducah Florida sands, and the grounds ought to be the keen-eyed Moran to lay of Base Ball News. Base Ball Club, dated May 1. 1885. One was much improved by that forethought. A new the opening of the season. particularly entertaining to the Corsair execu heating plant is being installed in the club NOTES By A. E. Cratty tive, it being made out in his name. Barney house, to furnish copious quantities of hot Con Lucid, the former Phillie pitcher of PITTSBURGH. Pa., February 8. Packing was secretary of the Association and A. M. water for the shower baths, and the dressing the nineties, who coached the University of, up belongings preparatory to starting East for Levenson, president. "I write a better hand room nnd locker room arc being crlarged. As Pennsylvania pitchers for several seasons the National League session, Col. Dreyfuss now than I did then." laughed the Pitts a number of the Cubs while with the Quakers, is now coaching the drew from his inside poi-ket a copy of the burgh president as he inspected his "sig" on ALREADY AKE IN FLORIDA Texas A. and M. College at College Station. time-table for 1915. "All ready for adop the left-hand corner of the certificate, Adolph and more live in the East, there will be no Grover Alexander, the greatest pitcher in tion on Wednesday morning." remarked the Well, a schoolmate friend of Dreyfnss, mailed pretentious mustering of players in Chicago the world, writes to the local club from his compiler. "Afternoon papers have copies him the souvenir last week with these words for the getaway. It is probable that not more farm at St. Paul. Neb., that he is anxious to »nd await the order for release. Last year enclosed: "Hope that your club gets going than a dozen persons will be included in the report for the Southern training. He says the afternoon papers asked for the schedule this year and clinches the banner." Cub party when it leaves the Windy City for he will be on hand in Texas before the boat and presented the plea that in the history of NUGGETS Tampa, on February 26. The rest will be squad arrives from New York. base ball they had never been honored with Milton Stock, the young third baseman se J. Henry Wagner's little brother, Albert, ordered to report at the Tampa Bay Hotel di New York, an the draft first-handed. Too late to accommo is coach of a big basket ball five. Honus at rect from their Winter quarters in time to be cured by the Phillies from date them then, but it's possible that with gin work on the morning of March 1. It has nounces from Chicago that he nerer threaten this year a new custom will be inaugurated; tends some games in order to cheer for Al's ed to jump to the Feds and that he is ready bunch. been rotten weafthcr in Floriia nearly all Win that he wiil that is, the American anl National Leagues An East End man wants me to explain the ter, but perhaps March will show an improve and eager to join the Phillies and will 'alternate in turning. their date tables ment. go direct. He says that he believes he has over to the afternoon and morning papers. sudden collapse of the alienation case against a better opportunity to make good with the This year the American fancied the morning Jack Miller, entered by one Casper. The case Quakers than with the Giants. journals and our roster of games will go to began in the courts about 11 A. M.; testi Roy Thomas, the former star National the afternoon sheets. Chance of premature mony was taken when dinner hour necessi PHILADELPHIA POINTS League player, has signed again to coach the publication? No show in the world of any tated adjournment. When court convened base ball team of the J. B. Stetson Hat Com leak. In old days every magnate had an ad attorneys for the prosecutidn informed the pany, of this city. Thomas handled the team, judge that an adjustment had been made. Local Interest In tbe Phillies Keen Owing a successful vance copy. Now none bat myself has a Casper perhaps got monetary considerations. last year and it was not only draft. On Wednesday morning the club own Several newspaper lads chuckled when the the the Upbuilding Policy the New Man club, but also a popular one, and drew big ers will see the table for the first time. By crowds all year. case closed. Jack had threatened to lick ager Will Have to Pursue That Pending business mana virtue of power invested in that committee in these boys. One paragrapher wrote a hot Bill Shettsline. the veteran charge of the work the schedule is virtually screed. A mean reader marked this attack Boston Deal. ger of the Phillies, has written his last will adopted now. Formal acceptance is only a and mailed it to John's family. and testament and said good-by to his many matter of a few moments." By Thomas D. Richter friends. He will go South with the Philliet Dick Guy says that another of his infielders by boat, something he has always refused to A DISCREDITABLE INCIDENT has found faster company. Claude Varnell PHILADKLPHIA, Pa.. February 8. The do heretofore. He says that he is sure to be Dreyfuss' statement as to air-tight secrecy will test Thompson, second bagger. general sentiment among followers of the deathly sick, bnt he could not take a dare. carried the writer's memory back to the day Phillies seems to be that this year will find The Glenolden Fire Company will send him a when T. Humane had a scoop on the sched the Phillies riding the wave of popularity floral tribute on his nerve. ule. Rumor told us that "it had fallen out THE CHICAGO CUBS much as they did four years ago when Char Charley Dooin, relieved of the cares eJ of J. Tomlinson Brush's pocket," Suffice to ley Dooin was building up the team that the management, has started coaching the pitch say that mention of this incident started Col. Will Be Strengthened If Energy and Money Federals and the recent deals have torn to ing staff of the University of Pennsylvania Dreyfuss to spin a yarn on stormy hours in pieces. At that time the fans were keenly team, and from now until the opening of the the National. "Remember it!" laughed Col., Can Accomplish It Marital Troubles interested in the many new faces that were training season he will work with tht bat "well I should, for that's the year they took weekly appearing here. With the develop tery candidates. my Sunday dates away. The schedule as of Zimmerman Gossip About Training ment of star young players and the many Cincinnati fans are planning to fiye Char printed in advance wasn't adopted until af- Trip. trades that Dooin put through, the fans were ley Dooin a welcome to his home town on / ter the biff fellows had sliced out Sunday shaken out of the rut into which those who April 14, that will be the biggest thing ever games belonging to the Louisville Club. That had National League leanings had fallen, ow acorded a ball player. action made history. It led to the deal By I. E. Sanborn ing to the samEddie Collins also were speak an injunction restraining the National League ers. This league is presided over by ,T. from playing ball. Brush and cohorts feared Borton Weeks, a popular young lawyer of an inquiry and restored the plums. Never It'll Stand One More Parody Chester, Pa. It has turned out some noted since that period has the National union ex professional ball players. perienced any trouble in having its list of games published before official announcement. By Walter Trumbull Scoops at league meetings are also fewer and NEWARK GIANTS farther between. When the league starts its There was ease in Casey's manner Then from the throat of Casey conflab on Wednesday each delegate will be As he stepped into the place, Came a loud and lusty roar. handed n compact copy of the schedule. In And a dime in Casey's pocket, "I ain't no busher, gents," he said; Manager McGraw Still Planning to Land former times this copy was printed on a And a smile on Casey's face; "So come across some more. large sheet, bnt by the new racket a coat While the other faces present Ten thousand plunks a year, beside a Seasoned Pitcher The Battery Depart pocket packet is prepared much like a minia Bore expressions most benign, A signin' bonus, sounds ment Now the Able Manager's Chief ture vest pocket schedule, reminiscent of the For'thcy needod Casey badly About the thing. I'd also like handy affairs popularized by Jim Hart when And they hoped he'd come to sign. A mortgage on your grounds." Problem. he led the Cubs. Each day has a page. Xo pencil tracing is needed to ascertain the in The owner of a ball club 'Twas somewhere on the outside land By Harry Dil Col* formation with exactness. In the inkwell dipped a pen, They noticed Casey light, NEW YORK, N. T February «. Having ONE MORE AFFIDAVIT And shoved a contract over And he* claims that birds were singing finished his plowing in Cuba, McGraw plans Unto Casey there and then; And stars were shining bright; Col. Dreyfuss, in closing his talk, asserted to advance upon New York this week for the Close by the sturdy batsman But the door was slammed so quickly National League meeting and incidentally for that outside of schedule adoption he knew of The terms unheedrd spread. That, though many were about, the purpose of acquiring the seasoned pitcher no base ball news liable to develop at the "That ain't enough," said Casey. No one could i,ay exactly who we mentioned some time ago. As yet he has meeting. "Four weeks from today our ad "Whatell,' 1 the owner said. Threw mighty Casey out. vance guard gets underway," said he. "Pitts not announced his success or failure in either burgh Club affairs are in such shape that no the Marsans or Palmero cases. However, concern is needed. About all club owners j kind and well-meaning friends have endeavor \ ed to attend to these small matters for him, have to do is to eat and make three trips a the National League. The manager is named what calibre is not known at this time. The so to date we have Marsans' demanding $10,- day to a lawyer'? office." Then the Corsair first because the chief business of the meeting followers of the club boss brought from his safe "affidavit No. 67," 000 per season's performance, McGraw mak being the reply oi the Cincinnati National from u Cub standpoint is the possibility that WILL WATCH THE EXPERIMENT ing excited gestures indicative of indignant League Club. Last week Barney estimated Roger will be able to frame some kind of a 'with interest and if the team shows any signs refusal, and Palmero, shouting for "Cuba trade to strengthen the team. The president's libre," is supposed to have sent back his con the printing bill in that Chicago case would of strength, and if the young ball players tract unsigned. Just like that wild run close around $5000. "Take it all back," work will consist largely of voting to adopt come through with an exceptional skill, then Bays he. "Ten thousand dollars may not the playing schedule (which already has been YARN ABOUT SHAFER paper books, etc., they will have a big season at the box office. cover the cost of printing, agreed to by the joint schedule committees), Among the players themselves there seems to. refusing to sign because the Giants had been in that cause celebre. Somebody is going to and looking pleasant the rest of the time. be a better feeling than in a long time. All rude to Fred Snpdgrass after that 1913 have a big bill to liquidate." Dreyfuss de talk of hold-outs and possible jumping has World's Series incident. Others tell us the clined to hazard an opinion on the,outcome. Bresnahan has been working industriously all the New Yorks' Winter trying to frame a deal that -would died away and letters from the various play story about McGraw acting as "It's up to Judge Landis," he averred. O. ers have been pouring into the local head- agent. Of course, all of these stories come B. men down in their hearts feel that the BENEFIT THE CUBS 'quarters assuring the management that the on the "best of authority." Once more are libellants failed to make out any kind of a by giving several players in exchange for one players are not only eager for their work, our 15 Giants sested on the anxious seat now C^se. They are not worried. good one. He has found his rival managers but that in most cases they have been doing that the time for the annual meeting of the PLUGGING FOR OLD BILL trying to do the same thing. The reason, of some advance preparation. Within two weeks league approaches. "So much for so much" Half a dozen photos of Billy Hinchman co'urse, is the new player-limit of 21 men. the players wilt tegin assembling. As the is the order of the day, so if a pitcher conies struck headquarters last week. They were That makes it difficult to carry a bunch of trip is to be made by water, the majority of here somebody must go away from here. given Sunday sporting editors. Each and mediocre players merely for emergencies. The the players will not drift to the training quar Generally, in McGraw's trades more (in num every man had a nice writeup, with well new limit puts a higher premium on quality ters by train from all* points as they have bers) go away than come. wishes for the veteran's success in the big and reduces the value of quantity in making in the past, but THE YOUNG PITCHERS show. The picture shows that Billy carries up a team. Although Roger has reduced the . WILL GO IN A BODY are also sitting up and taking notice to sea his age handsomely. He does not look to be Cub roster by releasing one or two men whom who they will have to beat out for a regular smiled when told that he found nobody wanted, he still has plenty of The rule has bec-n made that those players SO plus. Col. Dreyfuss living west of Cleveland can go to St. Peters berth at Marlin. Shauer and Schupp es some base ball men seemed to look upon trading material left and entertains hopes of pecially figure their turn has come, as they Hinchman's rejuvenation as more or less of landing a reliable right-hander to strengthen burg by rail, but it is doubtful whether many the slab staff, and perhaps an infieldrr of will avail themselves of the privilege. The consider two years of Long Branch duty a joke. Dreyfuss came bad; with this com final shaping up of the team will be done this should fit up athlete for anything. Now that ment: "I have seen Hinchraan play numer merit to play second base in case Art Phelan seems exceedingly has not recovered his health as completely as week, when Manager Moran and President the acquisition of Marsans ous games in the past two years. He can run, Baker will get together at the National League doubtful, many guesses are being made as to hit and field. The big show last race had a he believes lie has. One thing will help the the identity of Burns' running mates. Rob- Cubs considerably, and that is the partial set meeting in New York. The deal with Boston number of butfielders who didn't begin to will be completed, and if any player is to come ertson. Bescher, Snodgrass, Murray and the compare with the veteran. Writers may try tlement of here for Magee it will be known before the rest of the outgardeners and would-bes are and have sport with Bill on account of his ZIMMKRMAN'S MARITAL TROUBLES. end of the week. This will be the last ac all planning to "show" sufficient cause why age, but if he delivers the goods, and 1 imagine The Bronx Idol has just made a legal arrange quisition to the Quaker line-up. As it looks they should be the chosen ones. "Hickory" he can, there will be a change in the melo ment with Mrs. Heinie, whereby he is to pay at present the Phillies will have the best Johnson and Larry McLean have their eara dy." From this statement bugs are expect to the ground for news concerning ing to see Hinchman carded for a Pirate regu her $20 u week during the off season and $10 catching staff in the major leagues and two lar instead of an emergency swatter, as often a week during the base ball season. This is high-class pitchers, with a mixture of good THE CATCHING DEPARTMENT. predicted. an alimony settlement that will do away with and fair ball players for the other positions. One of the quartet will have to move along, MAY BE A REGULAR a lot of Hcinie's worries. He may not have The success of the season depends upon as it is not likely more than three catchers given the fans the impression that he was whether Manager Moran can find a happy will be carried, especially in view of the ten Should the old boy stand the pace of fast worrying much last season over his family combination of this group of material. It is dency to cut down the clubs' rosters. Mar- company he will prove more or less of a card troubles, but ho was. Zimmerman is a whole a certainty that, there will be a good deal of quard continues his assertions he intends to around'the circuit. In these days of strenu lot more sensitive than he gets credit for. hitting power in it, but the greatest need live up to his contract with the Wards. On- ous life the public is keenly interested in The frequent publicity given his affairs, usual will be for fielding ability, speed on the bases, the other hand, it seems pretty certain his men who are first-class demonstrators at an ly in a joking way, got on Heinie's nerves and and quick thinking. It is probable that the days as a Giant are over and that, in any . age not far removed from Oslerism. Hinch- affected his playing. He always meant well new Quaker leader will work with these event he would be traded were he to decide ' man, well-preserved athlete, should he given enough, but his method of conducting his things in view rind in the end be successful to return. "Germany" Schaefer is still un a helping, had by all admirers of the glorious financial affairs just did not fit in well with where others have failed. Moran plans to signed, and when McGraw straightens out the pastime. Col. Dreyfuss on Saturday received being the head of a family. Zim never knew SETTLE UPON A LINE-UP turn his attention a missive from another old boy whom he is how much money he had because he made the pitching situation, he may bringing back in the eight-ring circuit, name team's secretary his banker and "touched" at the start that will combine all of these to securing the comedian. ly, Sheldon Lejeune. Brooklyn drafted this the Secretary for five and ten-spots until his qualities in the greatest possible measure, man several years ago, but for more of a salary was gone, then economized until the and try to get it working in harmony with WAGNER'S ORDEAL cover-up than try-out. Lejeunc writes the the greatest amount of team play right from Pittsburgh management to correct a report ROLL WAS REPLENISHED. the start of the Spring training season, and that he was going to leap to the Feds. He He saw so many fascinating neshortstop aai at making one by hinting at a desertion. will spend the rest on neckwear and hi* wor- not only include a series of games with the leading batsman, underwent a harassing > SPORTING LIFE FEBRUARY 13, 1915 perience yesterday when he sat in the jury- George Stallings and Scout Bud Sharpe. of the and heard a friend of some years' stand Boston Braves, the Georgia Military College has box secured tbe services of Tom Hughes, oae of the ing doomed to die in the electric chair for the very best pitchers on Stallings' string, to coach crime of murder, in the criminal court here. Georgia Military College this Spring. The famous German big leaguer was overcome American League News 1 Hiring the past week, pitchers t'heney and by the solemnity of the proceedings and Smith and first baseman Saier visited Chicago. clutching the arm of Business Manager Jack Chcney and Saier left their Winter-quarters to Dailey, of the Pirates, who was also in the stage a little automobile business in Chicago, aud hotel, but nothin; along this line developed. courtroom, Wagner groped his way to the cool Smith was en route to Hot Spriufis, Ark., to pre THE SCHEDULE MEETING OF THE Bill Donovan, the new manager of the New air outside. Wagner had been acquainted pare for the training grind at Tampa. Yorks, failed to arrive in time for the meet with the prisoner, Martin Tristan, for a good It is understood that Earl Yingling has con ing, so the matter of providing some players many years, and when Judge Haymaker called sented to go t« Salt Lake City, of the Pacific JUNIOR MAJOR LEAGUE of standing for the New Yorks was not taken Tristan to the bar to pronounce the dire sen I'oast League, after all. President Herrmanu has up. As the new owners have left the matter tence that would send the man to the chair guaranteed to the former southpaw of tbe Reds of trade up to Donovan, they refused to dis and his grave, Wagner began to shake as with the difference between the terms of his major for the 1915 Race Fixed cuss this angle at all, signifying their in the ague. Tristan was convicted of killing and minor league contract for the next two years. The Dates tention of awaiting the return of Donovan be his wife, and as the judge recounted the de I'mpire Quigley bas I.ten offered the position fore taking up this part of their campaign for cision of the jury in solemn, dirge-like tones, as coach of the Perdue University base ball team, No Economy for the American, a winning team next season. Wagner's emotion got the better of him. He but does not know whether he will be able to clutched Dailey by the sleeve and tearfully accept or not. It all depends upon the time he PIPP AND HIGH ASSURED begged to be taken out. "I can't stand this," Is supposed to put in with the men a»«l with the and No Set Time for Start of Ruppert and Huston, the new members, he said. Wagner is down for jury duty for reiwrting time to National League headquarters. were assured of first baseman Pipp and out two weeks. Eddie Zimmerman, who held down the third Training Minor Legislation. fielder High, of the Tigers, and outfielder e bag on the Brooklyn team until the arrival of Rehg, of the Red Sox. All of the terms of "Ked" Smith, is to he appointed manager of the this triple purchase have not been quite NATIONAL LEAGUE NOTES Newark International League Club, succeeding NEW YORK, N. Y., February 4. The settled upon. "Wild Bill" Donovan didn't Harry Smith, formerly of Pittsburgh. It Is a American League held its schedule meeting get back from Columbus, Ga., in time to sit Charley Herzog figures on having DoMn, Clarke retrenchment on the part of the Ebbets-McKeeier here yesterday at the Hotel Belraont and in with his masters. Col. Hedges, of the Si. and Winjo catching 00 games eacb next season. interests. transacted its business in less Louis Browns, turned down a boatload of Roger Bresnahan Is trying to get rid of Stack Dave Robertson, tbe outfielder of the Giants, than four hours the short stone for southpaw Earl Hamilton. "I was and Smith, pitchers. Neither will start the 1913 may not get to Marlln with the earlycomers. He est schedule meeting ot rec quite frank with my brother officers when wrote Secretary Foster last week that he w»s delegates were: they braced me for this pitcher," said the season with tlie Cubs. studying hard at Wake Forest College In order to ord. The was quite 111 over a week Boston, J. J. Lanuin; New Mound City magnate. "You .see T am not Manager Stallings pass all his examinations before the training Hamilton. He suffered a, witb grip at his plantation, near Haddocks, Ga., season begins. Judging from the tone of his mes York, J. C. Ruppert and T. quite certain of but Is now quite out of danger. sage the issue Is still in doubt. ' L. Huston; Philadelphia, Con serious automobile accident. If he is any nie Mack and John Shilif; good next season I want him myself; and C Bob Bescher is spending the Winter killing Dick Rudolph, who bas blossomed out as a full- rabbits. His hunting method Is peculiar. He Washington, Benj. S. Minor wouldn't care to sell a cripple to such ex fledged weekly base ball writer this Winter, cellent gentlemen." outruns the little beasts and simply gathers them looks for the coming season, quoting his own and Clark Griffith; Chicago, up as they die of shame. one of the best iu many years, Charles Comiskey; Cleveland, PLAYERS AND MANAGERS words, "to be St. Louis, R. George Cocklll, umpire-elect of the National financially as well as upon the field." Many a E. E. Barnard; The meeting did not attract many of the League, may take a Southern training trip to key magnate would give a good deal if they could L. Hedges; Detroit, Frank J. The league held an players and managers as in most cases: these up for arguments wltb Messrs. McGraw, Bres- feel that Richard's dope would really pan out. Navin. men are getting ready 1'or the Spring trip and ahan, Evers and Moraa. Harry Sparrow cabled to John McGraw In Ha Baa John»a executive session, after which Messrs. Ruppert and Huston are busily engaged elsewhere. Tommy Con- The Chicago Club has released third baseman vana, on the 30th ult.. to attend the Huston- _. . __ _ ...._.:___ _t *u _ V.__ nolly, the umpire, was talking of the chances Artie Bues to the Jersey City Club, of the In Ruppert dinner to tbe scribes night of January were admitted as representatives of the New of base ball next season and was about tho ternational League. Bues came to the Cubs last 30. Harry cabled McGraw as follows: "Huston York Club. When they had been duly ad sub- only umpire at the meeting. Carrigan said Summer from the Skeeters. is giving a dinner tonight to the New York base mitted both made happy speeches. In he was going to be there or thereabouts next Charley Dooln may be appointed official trader ball writers, which, of course. Includes you, stance the new owners said that they were Matty and Lobert. Come by Zeppelin or swim." season with the Red Sox and also said he was ef the Reds. He buncoed Carry Herrmann a in base ball for the sport as well as the fi satisfied with his present team and not ill couple of times and Herrmann wants to ret even Earl Ylngllng, tbe Cincinnati pitcher, declares nancial success. They promised that the New with some others notably Charley Ebbets. tbat he has an Iron-clad contract aud that he Yorks would not suffer from lack of financial the market for trade. The Cincinnati Base Bill Club bas already will not permit tbe Reds to send him anywhere. support, and they expressed the hope that the CLARK GRIFFITH DECLARED placed on sale tickets for the first games of the Yingling does not threaten to jump, but says team would be able to make some headway in that to his mind Walter Johnson's $6000 bon 1915 season at Redland Field. Cincinnati Fans that be is perfectly satisfied to stay right in Cin next season's race. They also pledged their us money for signing a contract with the are always enthusiastic until the season begins. cinnati, waiting for the pay days In case the support to the American League and were as Beds do not think they can use him. Already the Federal League is in the hands of Federal Manager Stallings has decided that hu men shoe is beginning to pinch. sured by the other owners that the New League officials, which would deny the state bould depart for the South on February 27, aud Yorks would be helped in every way possible ment made by James A. Gilmore, president of Boston fans are planning a little blow-out to the Mrs. George Burns and her ontflelding husband off the ball field. Col. Ruppert, as president the Federals, that the money had not been wen the day before the team goes Into active arrived in New York City last week. Mrs. Burns of the New Yorks, will succeed to the vacancy returned. GriffUii also was optimistic about training. bas almost recovered from the effects of the in board of directors caused by the de jury she received when a grandstand collapsed on the the chances of Washington next year. Umpires In the National League are all pulling in one of the games between the National and parture from the game of Frank J. Farrell. PRESIDENT CHARLES COMISKEY for tbe Allies. They want DO successful ex League All-Stars. George will go to THE CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE amples of German militarism around to encourage American declared that with Eddie Collins going at top Marlln with the party of Giants which leaves by President Johnson was adopted the "Great Zlm" and work him Into an addition York on February 25. presented speed the White Sox will be hard to beat. al froth. New is read. The season will open on Wednesday, He also offered the information that Kd Magee declares that he will come The advance guard of the World's Champion Sherwood April 14, with Chicago at St. Louis, Cleveland Walsh was rounding to 1910 form and ex back to his own next Summer and lead the Na at Detroit, New York at Washington and Bos pected to take his regular turn in the box Braves will leave Boston for Macon, Ga., Satur tional League hitters. He Is in better shape tl'an day, February 27, going by way of New York ton at Philadelphia, according to the schedule next year, which should be good news to the ever before, and Philly fans are convinced that provides for 154 and arriving at tbe Southern training camp the slugger will go like wildfire for Stallinss. announced today. The chart hitters in the" league. Peculiarly enough March 1. Magee led the league last Summer In runs driven games for each club, as usual, and the season Comiskey also has hopes of winning the In case he does not accept an offer to manage in and extra base hitting, but wants to lead in will end October 7, with Boston at New York, American League pennant next season. Last minor league team, It is said that the veteran all batting departments next Summer. though the other teams will have wound up ly, Connie Mack is certain that the Athletics Charley Carr, who played with the Indianapolis Says the New York "Press:" "We hear from their quota before that date. Since May 30 will be in the fight with as much confidence as Feds last season, will act as scout for a National Los Angeles, that Rod Felts, a young outttelder and July 4 fall this year on Sunday, the holi ever. And Col. Ruppert hopes Bill Donovan League club. who played with the San Francisco and Oakland day double-headers are appointed for the fol will take down some honors. Whaling and Hess are the only members of the Pacilic Coast League teams last season and who lowing Monday. As was the case last year Braves who are not signed for next season. When has been grafted by tbe Giants, has rejected an the conflicts have been reduced to four, so far these two sign Stalling); will have 31 players un offer to play with the Chifeds to .stick with John as the National League is concerned, and THAT LONG DELAY der contract, ten of which number must be let McGraw. Felts Is Wintering in Redlands. and again they are all in Chicago, on Sundays. cut by May 1. Intends to leave for Marlln within the next few Chicago leads in Sundays at home, with 14, An order on Helnle Zimmerman for $40 a week days." i and is tied with the four Eastern clubs with The Sale of the New York Club Held Up during the playing season and |20 a week during The New Yorks are to have a coach to develop 13 Saturdays at home. Lost Mortgage Which Necessitated the off season, was awarded to his wife, who Is the young pitchers, and it Is said that the for THE LEAGUE LEGISLATION By a. suing for separation on the gronnds of oon- mer old-time catcher, Charley Farrell, known to Appeal to Court for Its Cancellation. upport and cruelty. the fans all over tbe country as Duke, may get The business transacted at the meeting was: President Johnson, of the league, was James Gaffney saved money purchasing a star the job. Farrell has taken on a lot of weight By W. J. McBeth like Sherwood N. Magee. The Braves will no during recent years, but he believes he can get empowered to act in the matter of exempting longer have to shift outflelders. Already two enough 'off to do a little work. Harry Smith, the Class AA leagues from the draft: it was NEW YORK, N. Y., February 4.-One of thu fly-chasers have been let out, with another re manager of the Newark Club, also is said to be decided not to change the player-limit rule causes for the deUiy in consummating the sale lease certain to come. after tbe position. now in force in the American League; no re of the New York American League Club by Leslie Mann is a very modest young gentleman. strictions were placed on training dates; it Frank J. Farrell and his associates to Col. All be asks of President Gaffney, of the Braves, CONDENSED DISPATCHES was decided to issue two passes to each play Jacob Ruppert and Capt. T. L. Huston was the if an increase of 50 per cent, over last season's er that will be good at any park in the league, mysterious disappearance of a $75,000 mort salary, wi(li the ten days' clause stricken from and strict ruling was made against the use of gage on the franchise of the club and the lease a two years' contract. Special to "Sporting Lite." the "emery ball." of the grounds formerly occupied on Washing Ham Hyatt Isn't going to quit base ball after Pitcher Otto Hess signed with the Boston Na THE TEAM LIMIT ton Heights. This became known yesterday all. He has signed his contract with the St. tional Club, on February 8, for one year. through an application filed in the Supremo Most of the owners followed the demands Greater New York Base Bull Louia Cardinals, and iu remitting tbe document President Barrow bas called the Spring meet- managers in the question of reducing Court by the failed to say anything to indicate that be was' Ing of the International League for February 15 of the Club. The application, made to Supreme tired of the big show. In New York City. the player limit Mid this knocked on the head Court Justice Page, was for a mandamus any such ruling, it being decided to adhere- Register John J. Hopper to compel An exchange remarks that Earl Vlngling is the The Pittsburgh Federal League Club has signed to the rule in force now, whereby the clubs apainst only ball player in the world who would appeal catcher C. Kirkpatrick, a crack semi-pro, player, him to mark the mortgage canceled of record are allowed to carry 25 players between May without the to the court to prevent being sent from Cincin of Philadelphia, Pa. 13 and August 15 and 35 in the off season. nati. Others are so anxious to leave they don't Kavanaugh has called the Spring OF THE MORTGAGE even bother packing their trunks. President This action of the American League probably PRODUCTION meeting of the Southern League for February 20 will mean the rescinding of the rule establish itself. Such applications are granted as. » The National League celebrated Its thirty-ninth at Little Kock, Ark. ed by the Nationals, as it has been in dis matter of form when good reason for failure birthday on February 2. The league was organ scheduled to play ized at the old Broadway Central Hotel. In New Tbe Chicago Cubs have been favor among the older league managers and to produce the mortgage is shown, but until an exhibition game with the Xew York Ameri owners since being passed. it stands York, with Hartford, Conn., now considered a cans, at Savannah. Ga., on April 1. the mortgage is recorded as canceled Class C town, as one of its members. TRAINING AND DRAFT QUESTIONS as a lien on the property covered by the fame last Manager John fasti*, of the Allentown, Club, mortgage. The petition stated that in 1903 Captain Cushman Rice, who gained of the Tri-State League, became a happy father Despite reports that efforts would be made the club was the owners of a lease for 10 season when he presented George Stallings with on the 8th inst. It's a bouncing boy. to shorten the Spring training period in con lucky Cuban penny, postcards from Havana years on the Washington Heights grounds, a Outfielder Amos Strunk. of the Athletics, on formity of the similar recommendation made that John McGraw Is taking off weight rapidly by the National League there was no action owned by the New York Institute for the by playing golf and riding In Captain Huston's February 8, announced his engagement to Miss Blind, which was sold to the club by James automobiles. Ethel Robinson Kennedy, of Philadelphia. taken although the question was discussed. R. McNally, and was also the owner of a This meanstthat the American League owners League. On March, All ball players are eagerly watching to iee A York, Pa., dispatch declares that pitcher will be allowed to start their men through franchise in the American next attach himself. If Lefty" George will not accept his assignment 19, 1903, the mortgage on the lease and where Josh Devore will to tbe Kansas City Club by the Cleveland Ameri training at their own time and pleasure. The Josb can stick with a National or American from draft the three Class franchise, together with all players' contracts, League team it Is dollars to doughnuts that It can Association Club, as be objects to the cli question exempting was delivered to Carlisle J. Gleason, of El- will nut take the club very long to bob up In a mate of Kansas City. AA leagues was discussed at length and kus, Gleason & Proskauer, attorneys for the World's Series. Cincinnati National League found favor with most of the owners present. The regulars of the Mr. Johnson is especially keen for such a club, as trustees under the mortgage, which. "Fifteen years ago bite Club will play 21 games on its Spring training was given to secure a bond issue of $75,000. Charles Kbbets says: trip. These included games with the Washington ruling and after deliberation it was decided ball could never have withstood what it is going in Mr. Johnson's hands, The through today. The only thing that is saving the Americans, April 4; Detroit Americans, April 0. to put the matter MORTGAGE WAS RECORDED snort is the utmost confidence of the public in 7 and 8; Boston Americans, April 9, 10 and 11. empowering him to treat with John K. Tener, its honesty despite the contract jumping and Pitcher Earl Yingling has accepted his assign of the National League. on April 7, 1903, and was then returned to legal turmoil." ment by tbe Cincinnati Club to the Salt Lake PASSES AND "EMERY BALL" the club's attorneys. Frank J. Farrell made City Club, of the Pacific Coast League, the Cin affidavit that he had personal charge of the Kd Rpulhach. recently released by Brooklyn, cinnati Club having agreed to pay the difference Two new rules were adopted that are of transaction and that he has seen nothing of lias announced that he would like to bud forth as between his old and new contracts for the next vital interest to the players of the game. the mortgage since it was execxited. althoug'u a manager. If he cannot purchase the Newark two seasons. One was to issue to each player of the league he searched at his residence, 895 West End International League Club from Charles Ebbcts two season passes, good for any American he will try to purchase a franchise in the Ameri Manager Bill Donovan. of the New Yorks, on avenue, and at his office, 30 East Forty- February S, ordered his pitchers and catchers to League Park, a move that is expected to save second street. He also caused a search to can Association. the players and the officials of the clubs con agents and at that report at Hot Springs. Ark., on February 13. be made by all the officers, .Tames Gaffney, owner of the Braves, says The squid will work out under Scout Joe Kelley fusion. It was also determined to make a torneys of the club among all papers and se Cbarles Deal bad his consent to do business with until it reports to Manager Douovan at the New bitter fight against what is termed the "em curities in whatever places they were kept, any club, or to go where he pleased, as long as York training camp, at Savannah, on March 10. ery ball." This freak delivery was used by but no trace was found of the mortgage, Mr. he would not accept terms offered him from Bos on the Red Sox and ton. In this event, no battle will be made for Outfielder WilHe Zimmerman, who has threat most of the pitchers Farrell said he was not accsutomed to keep Jim fhrougii the courts. ened to become a Dodger for a long time, was some of the New Yorks last year and is oc documents of value anywhere but in the signed by the Brooklyn National club on Feb casioned by the pitcher putting a small piece club's safe, but the safe and all desks in the Mrs. George Burns, wife of the New York out- ruary 8, along with catcher Mack Wheat, who Is of emery paper in his glove and when getting office were fielder, has almost entirely recovered from tbe a brother of Zach Wheat. The Brooklyn Club a new ball rubbing a part of the ball on the effects of bor injury received when the grand also turned outflelder Leo Callahan over to the paper and roughening it. When the ball is SEARCHED WITHOUT RESULT. stand collapsed during one of the exhibition Newark International Club. thrown it takes a peculiar curve and is puz The petition stated that the bonds for which, games between the Alt-Americans and All Na the mortgage was issued were paid in 1913 tionals on the Fall tour. President Britton. of the St. Louis Cardinals, zling to the batten. The penalty for pitrh- has decided that the players shall receive no ers using this delivery next season will be and the mortgage was then canceled, and that The failure of Uebrge Whltted to adhere to tbe share of tbe Spring series money this year. Last suspension and a big fine. Also, umpires will unless tne court orders a satisfaction piece Boston Club's wishes has caused a most provok season the athletes threatened to strike for a be instructed to watch a rule breaker that an filed now without the production of the mort ing delay in Manager Movan's plans. A fpw share in tbe proceeds, and Brlttonjiad to give in. example might be made. gage it "will materially damage the club." years agn IIP could either sign with the Phillies However, this season Britton wants all the Car The petition stated that Farrell thought Law rr quit the game, hnt with the Feds in tbe field, dinal share of the gate in the spries witb the AS TO PLAYER DEAL? yer Gleason had tho mortgage and the latter he is almost his own hoss. Browns Tor his dub. He figures the salaries are Talki of deal* involving considerable money thought Farrell had it. S'o clue is disclosed After various consultations with Manager too big, anyhow. tod manj playen filled the corridor of the a> to what became of the mortgage. FEBRUARY 13, 1915 SPORTING LIFE the season. On form, .Tensen. Connie's pick TRIBUTE TO JOHNSON up from N'ew Haven, of the Eastern Associa 1915 American League Schedule tion, is the best prospect. This lad looks The Merits of the American League Presi Season Opens April 14; Closes October 7 like a natural star. He is easy working, has dent Frankly Acknowledged By a Fam- plenty of shoots and, best of all, seems to go | ous Writer Who Has No Particular Love stronger under fire. Several scouts have said CHICAGO CLUB AT HOME ST. LOUIS CLUB AT HOME that he was Ihe best minor league prospect for For Ban. 1915. There were others in the minors who With St. Louis .. .. April 22, 23, 24, 2.1 With Chicago ..... April 14. 13, 10, 17 had more speed and shoots, but they were By Damon Runyon With Cleveland .. . April 2u. 27. 28, 29 With Cleveland ... April 18, 19, 20, 21 still too raw to be counted upon for the com With Detroit ...... April 30, May 1. 2 With Detroit May 4, 5, 0, 7. S NEW YORK, N. Y., February 4. Perse With Washington . . May 11. 12, 13, 15 With Chicago ...... May » ing: season, while Jensen apparently had gain verance, as we have been informed by some With Philadelphia ..Mav 10. 17, 18, HI With Philadelphia . .May 11, 12, 13, 15 ed the experience necessary. In his one game profound authority, is one-half genius. That With Boston ...... Mav '20. 21. 22. 23 With Washington .. May 1U. 17, 18, 19 at Shibe Park, against Washington, last Fall, With New York . .. May 24. 25. 20, 27 With New YurL ... May 20, 21, 22, 23 he worked as though he had been in- the ma being the case, we judge that Ban Johnson, With Cleveland .. With Boston jor league all his life. He president of the American League, is now shy ..... May 28. 2». 30 ...... May 24, 25, 20 With Detroit ... May 31. :;i. June 1. 2 With Detroit ...... ,... Mav 28, 29. 30 SHOULD COME only the other 50 per cent, of the necessary With St. Louis .. . . June 27, 2S. 29, 30 With Cleveland ...... July 1, 2, 3, 4 THROUGH ingredients to rank with the heaven born. With Washington ... July 9, 10, 11, 12 With Chicago ...... July 5. 5, 0, 7 with Connie, Thomas and Davis to school him. Say what you please about Bun and, as far With Philadelphia ..July 13, 14, 15, 16 With Philadelphia . . July 9, 10. 11. 12 In doping out the probable make-up of the as we are concerned, we have often said WitU Boston ...... July 17. 18, HI, 20 With Washington .. July 13, 14, 15, in Macks, the scribes insist on overlooking just about what we pleased about him he is With New Vork . .. July 22. 23. 24, 25 With X«w York July 17. 18, 19. 20 one persevering cuss. It was his persever With Detroit ...... August 14. 15 With Boston .... July 21, 22. 23. 24, 25 "Shag" Thompson as an outfield possibility. ance that put through the New York deal. A With Boston ...... August IS. HI, 20 With Chicago ...... August 1(1, 17 Jimmy Walsh and Lloyd Davies are touted dozen times during the negotiations for the With New York . ... August 21, 22, 23 With New York .... August 18, 19, 20 strongly to give the regulars a tough fight ale of the club, Huston and Ruppert \were WitU Washington ... August 24. 2H, 21! With BoBtou ...... August 21. 22, 23 for their positions, but Thompson, the best of quared away for a grand run-out on the With Philadelphia . August 27, 28. 2!l With Philadelphia .. August 24, 23, 2G the crew, is overlooked entirely. Connie says With Cleveland .., September 4. 0, 0, 0 With Washington .. August 27, 28 2i) the boy is due to open the eyes of the whole proposition. So many complications With fans arose that they Detroit ...... September 7. 8 With Cleveland . .August 31, Sept. 1, 2 and players as well, and we will strin" along With St. Louis ...... October 1, 2, 3 With Detroit ...... September 3, 4, 5 with Connie, knowing that he is averse to BECAME UTTERLY DISGUSTED, boosting youngsters until he knows they pos bat Ban held them in. How, we do not sess the goods. Practically the only outfielder know, but he held 'em. And in the end they that is certain of his job is the one man that bought the club. There would have been no DETEOIX CLUB AT HOME CLEVELAND CLUB AT ROME is being traded all over the country by deal had it not been for Ban, and both Rup OUT-OF-TOWN SCRIBES. pert and Huston said as much at the dinner With Cleveland ... April 14, 15. 10, 17 With Detroit .... April 22, 23, 24. 25 given Saturday night at the New York Ath With Chicago ... April 18. 19. 20, 2! With St. Louis . . . April 30, May 1. 2 That man is Rube Oldring. Connie is strong letic Club to the sporting writers of the city With St. Louis . April 20, 27, 28, 2» With Chicago ...... May 4, 3. 0, 7, 8. for the Reuben and declares that he will again by Captain Huston, with his new partner as With Washington ...... May 9 With Philadelphia ...... May 9 be the best left fielder in the American one of the guests of honor. Moreover, both With Boston .... . May 11. 12, 13, 15 WitU New York . .. May 11. 12, 13. 15 League, an honor that has been his for sev passed Johnson a lot of compliments, even With New York . . May 10. 17. 18, 19 With Boston ...... May 10, 17, 18, 19 eral seasons. During the past week Conni while admitting that in the beginning they With Philadelphia . .Mav 20. 21. 22, 23 With Washington . . May 20. 21. 22, 2:! received quite a shock, in the form of a tele had not been profoundly impressed by the With Washington .. May 24, 25, 20, 27 With Philadelphia ..May 24. 25. 20. 27 gram, stating that his son, Roy, would be sen big boss of the American League. With St. Louis . .June 20, 22. 23, 24. 20 Wltli St. Louis . .May 31, 31, June 1, 2 to Philadelphia, for an operation for appendi With Cleveland ...... June 27. 28. •£> With Chicago .. June 20, 22. 23, 24. 20 citis. Connie immediately made arrangements WE BOOST BAN Wltli Chicago ... July I, 2. :t. 4 With Detroit July 0, ' with Dr. George Scholler. of the Jewish Hos We Wltli Cleveland ...... July 5. S With New York .. . July 9, 10, 11. 12 pital, confess that full many a time and oft With Boston .... July 9. 10, 11, 12 With Boston .... July 13, 14. 15, 10 to perform the operation. It was per we have marveled that a man of Ban's tem With New York . July 13, 14, 15, 10 Wltli Washington . July 17, IS, 19, 20 formed on Saturday and a speedy recovery perament could so get the start of the base With Philadelphia July 17. IS, 1», 20 Wltli Philadelphia .July 22, 23. 24, 25 is expected. Roy is a student at Worcester ball world as to practically corner the busi With Washington July 22, 23. 24, 25 With St. l,oilis ...... August 14, 15 Academy, where, he is preparing for Yale. ness of lugging the palm. We confess that With Philadelphia August IS. 19. 20 With Detroit .... August 10, 17 He is a star on the base ball, soocer and we regarded him as just a rotund bloviator With Washington ..... August_ ....._.,__ 21, 22 With Washington . . August IS, in, 20 hockey teams. constantly surrounded by an atmosphere that With Boston ...... August 24, 25, 26 With Philadelphia .... August 21, 22 LOCAL JOTTINGS would founder a fleet of Zeppelins, and we With New York ... August 27. 28, 29 With .Now York .. . August 24. 2.1. 26 do not now admit that we have entirely With Chicago ... August 31. Sept. 1. 2 With Boston ...... August 27. 28, 29 Followers of the Athletics are mlghtv well changed our views of him in some respects. With St. Louis ...... September 0, 0 With St. Louis ...... September 7, S satisfied with the dates allotted to the Ameri But, knowing, as every sporting writer in With Cleveland ...... October 2, 3 With Detroit ...... September 9. 10 can League champions. The Macks will hav<- New York knew, the obstacles Ban had to With Chicago ..... September 29 13 Saturdays, Memorial Dav and Labor Day surmount in this deal, we have to concede at home. And the best of it is that the Red that he is just about the all-flredest, persevsr- Box will be here on Memorial Day and Wash ingst man in base ball. ington on Labor Day. Last season we suf WASHINGTON CLUB AT HOME PHILADELPHIA CLUB AT HOME fered with the New Yorks on the only home CREDIT TO JOHNSON holiday, July 4. By nature a waver of red flags in the face With New York ...... April 14, 13. IB With Boston ...... April 14, 15, 10 According to rumor Mana'ger Mack has re of vested authority and at heart a heaver of With Boston ..... April 17, 19. 20, 21 WitU New York .. April 17. 19. 20. 21 quested a young southpaw named Tbzozowski, WitU Philadelphia .April 27. 28. 29, 30 With Washington ...... May 0. 7. S bombs at the throne of base ball czars, mag- With New York ...... May 29. 31. 31 who pitched wonderful ball in Louisville in nuts With Boston ...... May 28. 29. 31. .11 dependent ranks last season, to take and such, we do not love Ban Johnson, With Cleveland ...... June 4, 5. 7, 8 With Washington ...... June 1, 2, 3 the and we do not think we shall ever loveCross, the famons third baseman and Fewer P!ayen to Be Taken on the Train With Sew York ...... October 1, 2 captain of the champion teams of 1902 and 1905, has secured a fine position with the ing Trips By Ihe Local Major League Overland automobile firm and after spending Clubs Than Heretofore. many months in the factory is now prepared to act as a salesman and general NEW YORK CLUB AT HOME BOSTON CLUB AT HOME handy man. By Clarence F. Lloyd ST. LOUIS. Mo., February 3. The small With Washington . .April 22. 23. 24, 20 With Philadelphia ..April 22, 23, 24, 28 est squad of players that has represented the WitU Philadelphia ...... May 1. 3. 4, 5 With New York .. April 27, 28, 29, 80 THE RED SOX Browns in years will assemble With Boston ...... May 0. 7, 8, 10 With Washington ...... May 1, 3, 4, 5 in Houston, With Boston ...... June 1. 2. 3 With Chicago ...... June 4, 5, 7, 8 Tex., a month from Monday to begin prepara With Detroit ...... June 4, 5, 7, 8 With Detroit ...... June 9, 10, 11 Will Not Let Pitcher Ray Coltins Get tions for the 1915 season under Branch With Chicago ...... June 9, 10, 11 With Cleveland ... ..June 12, 14, 15, 16 Rickey. Rickey says he will ask only 30 With St. Louis .... June 12. 14, 15. 10 With St. Louis .... June 17, 17, 18, 19 Away Outfielder Rehg Not to Become players now on the St. Louis Club's roster to With Cleveland ...... June 17. IS. 19 With New York .... June 25. 20. 28, 29 a Member of the New York Team. make the Southern training trip. The other With Washington .June an, July 1. 2. 3 With Philadelphia .June 30, July 1, 2, 3 players will be turned over to the half- With Philadelphia ..... July 5. 5, 6, 7 With Washington ...... July 5, 3. 0, 7 dozen minor league clubs which have a work With Detroit ...... July 27, 28, 29 With Chicago ...... July 27, 28, 29 By A. H. C. MltcheU ing agreement with Messrs. Hedges and Rick With Chicago ... July 30, 31, Aug. 2, 3 With Detroit ... July 30. 31, Aug. 2, 3 BOSTON, Mass., February 8.—According to ey. In the last half-dozen years, Jack Witli St. Louis ...... August 4, 5, 6, 7 With Cleveland ...... August 4, 5, 6, 7 Manager Bill Carrigan there isn't a chance O'Connor, Bob Wallace, George Stovall and With Cleveland . ..August 9. 10, 11, 12 With St. Louis ... Aj;ust9, 10, 11. 12 for the New Yorks to get Ray Collins, the Branch Rickey have taken from 40 to 45 ball Witll Philadelphia . . August 13. 14, 10 With Washington ... August 13, 14, 10 left-hander of the Red Sox pitching staff. With Washington September 8, 9, 10 With New York .... .September 6. 6, 7 "Wild Bill" met Carrigan at the New York players South each Spring. But Rickey be With Detroit lieves he has built the foundation .of a first . .September 11, 13. 14.15 With Philadelphia . .September 8. 9, 10 meeting last week and remarked: "You With Chicago .September 10, 17, 18, 20 With Chicago .Septemoer 11, 13, 14, 16 have division team and will need to bolder up With St. Louis .. September 21. 22, 23 With Detroit . .September 1«. 17, IS, 20 a lot of left-handers over there in Bos fewer positions than formerly. For that rea With Cleveland ... .Sept. 24, 25. 27. 28 With Cleveland... September 21, 22, 23 ton." "Yes," leplied Carrigan, "and we son, the squad will be limited. "I well re With Boston ...... October », 5, G, 7 With St. Louis ... September 24, 25, 27 are going to keep f em." That ended the member in 1906 when I joined the Browns as matter. Carrigan says: "I wouldn't let any a player," said Rickey to the St. Louis of my men go. but if I wanted to all those "Times." "We trained in Houston that year guys on the other clubs would offer would b«» and had only a small squad. After we re a shoestring. I'm satisfied ^th my team. turned North, Mr. McAleer was called upon to will go down later, after the pitchers have and the club that beats us nas got to go release only three players to cut bia team hud u week's work. Despite the fact that some." President Lannin and his manager down to the limit.'' four wise old veterans will be missing from got back from New York on Saturday and from now on they will remain in HUG'S JOB IS EASY the ranks, Connie intends to Boston un TAKK THE SMALLEST SQUAD til the team goes South to train. Miller Hupo-ins' Cardinal squad will be THE REHO MATTER even smaller than Rickey's. With the ex South that has represented the Mackmen in ception of a few positions, Hug was well the Coast. They have accepted advance years, and really is ^iot counting on picking has been settled. Boston keens Rehg. While satisfied with the 1914 Cardinals. Had the up a single likely recruit, barring*of course, the new owners of the New York Club were money from the St. Louis Club, and are ex pitchers. Every negotiating for the property an appeal was team not been bothered by Federal League pected to report lure. manager is anxious to pick raids, he would have been in a position to up a pitching star at any time, and Connie made to the other members of the league by obtain most any players desired to make the will find one most welcome at this time. His President Johnson to turn over some players 1915 aggregation a real pennant contender. staff is young, with apparently wonderful to Messrs. Ruppert and Huston to strengthen .Vew players were purchased and drafted and ATHLETIC AFFAIRS prospects, but Connie would feel very much the New Yorks. Among those offered was for that reason HUE'S squad at Hot Wells, relieved if he should discover an Alexander Rehg, of the Red Sox. He was put in at the Tex., will include fewer than 30 athletes. Manager Mack Pleased With League Leg or a Leonard in the group, because his young waiver price, although he cost the Red Sox Right now Hug ictuses to say how his club sters are likely to blow at any time if they a fancy figure when he was purchased from will line up for the opening game of the islation His Spring Plans Completed get off to a bad start. In the recruit squad the American Association. He is considered Spring series with the Browns, March 27. A Young Pitcher of pitchers Connie appears to have but one a valuable man and Mr. Lannin did not want Catcher Ivy Wingo is still the property of of Promise Outfielder real prospect, but then young pitchers are to let him go. but yielded to Ban Johnson's the Ca/dinals, but may land elsewhere before Oldring a Fixture. funny propositions. The one you count on wishes and offered him to New York. It the season opens. If he is traded it will be does nothing, while :i "dark horse" comes seems that New York doesn't want him at the because Hug thinks he is getting some one By Chandler D. Ricnter like a comet and immediately proceeds to waiver price. Mr. Lannin is tickled to death who will help the Cardinals. burn up the league. Take the case of Alex that the deal fell through. Perhaps, in time, PHILADELPHIA. Pa.. February 7. With ander. He wi-nt South with the Phillies in the new owners may realize that when they JONES ROUNDS OUT FEDS the American League declining to pass the 1911, with little boosting. He linked can get a player proposed rule to limit each The signing of Charley Deal, the Braves' club to 21 players, LIKE OF REHG'S third baseman, 10 a St. Louis Ked contract, Manager Mack is now breathing easier, as he A MIMOR LEAGUER CALIBRE rounds out a team for Manager Fielder Jones, was one of the strongest fighters against the for a week, while Cbalmers, Brennan and a for" the waiver price they better grab him. fcf the Terriers. To make the St. Louis Club passing of the rule. Connie realized that with few others were occupying the limelight. However, they are new in business and -will Yesemble a real ball club, it was necessary Collins Plank, Bender and Coombs off his Alex knew he had the stuff and was very have to learn. All the newcomers in base 1o round up a guardian for the far corner. roster, the wise old heads of Harry Davis and much peeved when he wus sent with the sec ball have to pay for their experiences. The j>ery effort was made to obtain Hans Lobert, Ira Thomas will be badly needed and one of ond squad. Had he been taken with the first longer they stay in the business the wiser the chunkv third baseman of the Phils, now them would have to have been cut adrift to sqiiud he probably would have continued in they get. Mr. Lannin, who owns the Provi with the Giants. The St. Louis club owners keep beneath the limit if this rule had been differently and maybe have never developed dence Club, of the International League, says teased bidding for Hans when he spurned a passed. As it stands now, Connie will have into the wonderful pitcher he is today. He that no manager for the Grays has been ap «ontract calling for $25,000 for three years' no trouble keeping beneath the 25 -player- became riled when he was shunted to the sec pointed. "There's no hurry," he says. "The work. Then their attention was directed to limit throughout the season. In three weeks ond squad and proceeded to show Pat Moran Grays will train at Hot Springs with the Red Deal, who was dissatisfied with the salary of the team will start its 1915 training season that he was a great pitcher. Those who went Sox and it will be easy to select the proper fered him by the Boston Nationals. Since the when the pitchers leave here for Jacksonville. { with the regulars were ama/ed at the im- man at a later date." Everything is rosy at season ended the St. Louis Club has obtained Ira Thomas and either McAvoy or Lapp will I proved Alexander who returned to take his Red Sox headquarters here. Everybody it Eddie Plank, th« Athletics' southpaw; Babe go with the first squad, while the regulars I regular turn on the mound at the opening of watting for th* training gong to sound. SPORTING LIFE FEBRUARY 13, 1915 of a local institution. It was Bill Devery CLEVELAND CHAPTER who was anxious to sell and who persuaded Farrell to relinquish his interests, it is said. No More Player Deals Contemplated By the Devery had been in base ball for several years, but had always been under cover, as it Club The Value of Joe Jackson Inter were, and when he was brought prominently The Best Ball Player esting News About the Local American to the front in the wrangle with Frank Chance last Fall he did not especially appreciate the Association Club. , publicity given to his part in the affair. He had had the misfortune of being financially in in the World By Ed Bang terested in CLEVELAND, O.. February 8. Those fans TWO TAIL-END TEAMS, who thought Vice-President Barnard, of the the New Yorks and the Jersey City Club, and uses exclusively local American League Club, and Manager ii required no great amount of persuasion to Birmingham would do some business at the get him to consider a fair price for bis in American League sehedula meeting in New terests. But he could not sell unless Farrell York last week were doomed to disappoint did also, as Ruppert and Huston were not Eddie ment. There were rumors that the local of buying a part of a club. Farrell's reluctance ficials had a couple of deals up their sleeves, to sell was frequently the cause of delay. Collins tut if so nothing came of them. One story Ar-uments were raised on apparently trivial in had it that Joe Jackson was to be marketed and unimportant matters that consumed hours Action to the New Yorks. Manager Birmingham of time to straighten out. That was vhy Baa laughed at this yarn before leaving Cleveland Johnson finally cast the opposing factions into for the big city and said that he wouldn't separate rooms at the final conference last Base Ball Goods give Joe for the Polo Grounds. That's some Saturday and would not let them see each boost for the Indians' demon slugger, who, other. He had reached a state of desperation at the present time is doing where he preferred to trust the lawyers for The better the ball player, speed. A "FOOTLIGHTS TURN" the more certain he will in the South. Local fans didn't make much of a yell when Napoleon Lajoie was sold to THE WHITE SOX Use these goods a good the Philadelphia Athletics, but they'd just about tear down Soiners' park should Birm mechanic must have the ingham try to deal for the General. There Elaborate Preparations for the Trip to is little likelihood of this coming to pass, as best tools. the Indians' leader regards Jackson as one California Which Is Calculated to Be a of the club's very best assets. Then, too, Joe Memorable One Alike for Magnates and is probably in as high favor with Cleveland- rs as was the wonderful Napoleon in the hey Players. Write for free Base Ball Catalog—printed in colors day of his career. Birmingham recently an nounced the list of men to make the trip to By I, E. Sanborn the Southern training camp at San Antonio, CHICAGO, Ills., February 7. Another Tex., and he has not deviated from the origi change has been made in the training trip Company nal plans except 1'or the plans of the White Sox in order to accept an A. J. Rg&£H ACQUISITION OF A SHORTSTOP invitation to lend the prestige of their per named Tanner, who was purchased from the sonalities to the opening of the Panama- PHILADELPHIA, PA. BRANTFORD, CAN. Waco, Tex., Club. Tanner comes highly Pacific Exposition. The invitation came from recommended and will receive the several President C. C. Moore of the Exposition's times over along with the other recruits dur board of managers, and was deemed of suf ing March and April. If Toledo business men ficient importance by Mr. Moore to justify local American Associa sending it by wire. On receipt of the flat plan to purchase the tering "bid" President Comiskey got busy tion franchise they haven't made the proper seriousness, too. and without any apparent gram from Frank Dillon, of the Los Angeles overtures as yet, and the chances are the and switched his'plans so as to permit ac Spiders will do their playing at Soiners' park cepting it. Only slight changes were neces idea of the incongruity of claiming major Club, saying that the kid will soon come East in 1915, instead of at Swayne Field, Toledo. sary, chief of them being the date of starting league ranking for Milwaukee, while confess for the purpose of joining the independents. appointed for the coast. The latest date fixed for the ing inability to pay even as low a salary as Griffith's offer to Ehmke is more than Walter Jack Knight, who was recently departure of the de luxe Johnson received when he first came here, and manager of the Association club, has com "Ping" was getting. What chance would Pitcher Ehmke is pleted all the details for the Spring training SPECIAL TRAIN FROM CHICAGO Milwaukee have to pay the salary of a real he will not increase it. jaunt. The was February 18. That would have landed major league star] SHOWING MORE SENSE SPIDERS WILL REPORT the White Sox in 'Frisco on February 22, than his brother. He doubts whether he it at Thomasville, Ga., on March 10. and will and the fair is scheduled to open on Febru ripe for fast company, and would like to re Jack ary 20. This necessitated advancing the AT~THE CAPITAL main with Los Angeles a year or two longer. work out there for a period of 18 days. starting time to February 16, so as to make Frauk Dillon says hi* could sign Khmke in a will have 23 players in the squad, including sure of arriving in San Francisco in time for if it were not for his lawyer relative. himself. The roster follows: Catchers, Bass- Washington Club Officials Pleased With minute ler, Shestak and Mills; pitchers, James, Kah- the inaugural ceremonies. It was only neces Griffith would like to have Ehmke come to ler, Brenton, Haggerty, Hoffer, Carter, Os- sary to get in touch with the railroad officials the American League Meeting and Their Charlottesville for a tryout, and would then borne, Dillinger and Collamore; infielders. and ask them to have the White Sox Special decide whether to use him here or let him sign Xirke, Gardner, Knight, Bates, Pezold and ready for its precious cargo of human freight Team's Schedule Allotments Ehmke a 1915 contract with Los Angeles and a 1910 Evan«; outfielders, Southworth, Wilie. Hill- a couple of days earlier than had been talked Case Has Funny Features Other News. one with Washington, an arrangement having yard, Nixon and Edmonson. From this dis of. Genial Billy Leahy, of the Rock Island, been made by which Dillon's team can have easily arranged this. What part will be as him next year on that condition, if he is not tance it looks as if Kirke will play first, Gard By Paul W. Eaton ner second, Knight short, and Bates third, signed to the White Sox in kept here. Manager Griffith say» the opinion with Pezold and Evans as utility men. This THE PANAMA PAGEANT WASHINGTON. D. C., February 7. On expressed in last week's letter, that he would Tuesday night, President Minor and Manager rather lose Khmke than any of his other pitch lets Bill Stump out of the reckoning entirely. was not disclosed by the telegraphic invita In the outfield, the old guard, made up of Griffith left for New York, to attend the ers, except Thormahlen, is correct. This young tion, but that information probably will be League schedule meeting, their prin twirler will throw away Southworth, Hillyard and Wilie, will have forthcoming in time to permit the athletes to American the call with Nixon and Edmonson in reserve. cipal object being to help defeat any possible THE CHANCE OP HIS LIFE dress for their roles. It's a cinch one of effort to establish a 20, 21 or 22 player-limit. Sheckard, then manager, was one of the fly the features of the opening will be the inevi if he does not jump at the opportunity to chasers last season, and Greasy Neale also They were, of course, much pleased with the table banquet at which there will be a record- action of the league in adhering to the old come here, where he could be developed by a had a chance to show his wares, but both breaking quantity of eloquence extolling the most expert manager of pitchers, instead of have been crossed off the list. It is also rule which permits n club to carry 25 men "glorious climate." As the White Sox en after May 15. Manager Griffith has so many ruining his career by jumping to an organiza noted Fred Cariseh, former Cleveland Ameri countered nothing but the swellest kind of tion where he will have inferior advantages can League player, who was asked to sign an players of promise that it will be difficult for weather all through their Spring trip of 1914 him even to put down to that number. It is and an uncertain future. If he had no more American Association contract, is not included in California they ought to prove grand wit intelligence than to take such a course of his in the list of those who will make the jaunt now assumed that at its coming meeting, the nesses for the State. What use will be made National League will reconsider its prelimi own accord, lie would prove by doing so that South. of the additional time on the coast has not he could be of no value to a major league THE SPIDERS WILL PLAY nary steps toward creating a 21-player rule, been decided, but it probably will be used as the parent organization would not be likely club; but it appears that it is his brother twelve exhibition games en route North from TO SEE THE FAIR to place itself at a disadvantage as compared who has gummed the cards. Dollars may grow Thomasville, to get themselves on edge for with the American. on bushes, or rain from the skies in big cities the championship season. The list of exhibi before the crush arrives, although one of the like Silver Creek, but in this way station there tion games follows: March 29, at Albany, additional days may be put in at Paso Robles, THE SCHEDULE are no bushes, and it is necessary to furnish Ga.; March 30, Albany, Ga.; March 31. Bos where the Sox will get their usual physical suits the Washington Club well enough. The an equivalent before one can collect more ton Braves, at Macon, Ga.: April 1, Boston conditioning. If "Tip" O'Neill had the final locals open at home with the New Yorks and money than is being paid to players who have Braves, at Macon, Ga.: April 2, at Savannah word in making the plans the Sox would be have another season-opening date eight days already shown their worth. Think of what a Ga.; April 3, at Charleston. S. C.: April 4, halved to inaugurate the Exposition with an later, when they go to Gotham, to help the swell salary Griff will offer Ehuike if the Feds traveling; April 5, Philadelphia Athletics at exhibition game before they even had a New Yorks pry off the lid. They have 1't explode and the youngster comes to him and Asheville, N. C.; April 6, Ashcville at Mor- chance to warm up. "Tip" thinks nothing Saturdays and Memorial Day at home, and asks to be taken ba.ck! It is only the ex gantown, S. C.; April 7, at Knoxville Tenn. of booking games which compel athletes to get eight Sundays in the West. Up to June 4, tremely laughable and ridiculous features of April 8, practice at Knoxviile; April 9. In into uniforms before the train stops and they have ;il games abroad and only 14 at the case that entitle it to extended space, but dians, at Lexington, Ky.; April 10, Ports drop back onto the next train without time to home, but if they run to form, which they it is hoped that Ehmke will not jump and will mouth, O.; April 12, Portsmouth, 0. change wearing apparel. Only Banny Ban were very far from doing last year, this may make .1 successful American League twirler, croft, of Cincinnati, has anything on "Tip" of a handicap, as MANAGER KNIGHT CUT LOOSE O'Neill as an exhibition schedule maker. prove an advantage instead after all. they won more games on the road than on BOOTH HOPPER'S CONTRACT from several players during the past ten days. THE WHITE SOX SPECIAL two preceding seasons. He sold Lefty George and Jack Letivelt to the their home lot in the and probably will be a more pretentious train than There is every indication at present that all to pitch for Washington in 1915, signed Kansas City Cowboys, of the American A«so- the line in good condi sealed, came to hand two days ago. It was ciatioo. George insists that he will not re heretofore because the players will be only the players will toe. and ex a small part of the party which, will accom tion and with a much stronger pitching staff mailed at his home in Jackson. Tenn., port to George Tebeau's club and that he will than ever before, which gives hopes of a bet pressed his satisfaction at having a fhance to tfight his release, but the chances are he will pany President Comiskey to the Coast. When work with Manager Griffith and his athletes. of it later on. Pitcher Ed Hov- the cutting process is finished it is expected ter pennant fight than the team has yet made, think better especially as the Athletics are a little, but not Hopper is very strongly touted by Joe Can- lik was sold to New Orleans, of the Southern only 30 Sox will be left and quite a few of lillon, who gave Washington the nicleus for a Soiners announced Satur those are already in California or live on the much, weaker. However, the Bostons are League. President although the Washingtons have some winning team, and it is believed he will be ft day, that Jack McAllister, who has been serv way. Secretary Grabiner already figures on stronger, valuable man. ing as scout for a couple of years, has been 100 people making the trip on the swell train, twirlers who can hold them fairly well. engaged as business manager of the Ameri which means that a lot of fans will take ad EDDIE FOSTER'S MARRIAGE can Association club, succeeding- Charles vantage of the chance to get to the coast on Wednesday, was a quiet affair, and Mr. and THE NEW YORES Uickmao. without having to travel on crowded trains Mrs. Foster made a quick getaway, to be gone and put up with any old kind accommoda in March. A friend of tions. Sox fans may get a chance to look until the first week Re-organitation By the New Club Owners at some of their favorites in Federal League outfielder Emil Meusel, traded to Minneapolis, FARRELL'S FAREWELL uniforms next season. Ernie Johnson, who is has received a letter from him, in which he Now Completed, and the Road for Team once threatens to jump to the Feds, rather than go a native son of the South Side and who to the Flour City. Better stick to an organiza Strengthening Cleared for Manager Bill The Game Figbter Who Was Forced By wore a White Sox suit tion that is coming, rather than tie to one Adverse Conditions to Relinquish Con HAS BEEN CORRALED that's going, Emil. At Minneapolis you will Donovan. by Manager Tinker, of the "Whales." Since be with a smart manager, who can fit a player nection With a Sport He Loved So Well. his release by Comiskey, Johnson has been to shine in the big show if he has the goods. Harry Dlz Cole playing out on the Pacific Coast, but has not President James A. Gilmore, of the Federal NEW YORK, February 8. The announce By Fred Van Ness been forgotten by the local fans, who always League, is still being quoted as saying that ment that Charley ("Duke") Farrell would NEW YORK, N. Y., February 6. No man are rooting for Chicago-born flayers, no mat Walter Johnson is to receive $22,500 from the coach the New Yorks' pitchers during the probably ever passed out of base ball more ter what suit they wear. The "Whales" also Washington Club. The only comment neces coming season seems to show that Bill Dono reluctantly that did Frank Farrell, late presi are after "Ping" Bodie, who was released to sary is that Mr. Gilmore is not in a position van has decided to follow the prevailing dent of the New Yorks. He avowedly did the 'Frisco team. If they land him "Ping" to know anything at all about the matter. It custom followed by such successful managers not want to sell his interests, although in will not have much trouble in renewing his is really true that Johnson will get exactly as Mack, McGraw, Griffith and Stallings. AH these perilous times in base ball cash in hand name as a lence-buste*. unless they move $12,500 per. of these pilots have a veteran catcher to keep gives more promise of warding off the wolf some of the Federal League fences back, or CASE OF HOWARD EHMKE their pitching staff in line. Ira Thomas is than the net profits of a ball club. But if he unless some of the American League pitchers Mack's right bower; Wilbert Robinson, prior had been free to cater to his own desires he tell their independent pals how to pitch to Last week's statement that "it is reported to his appointment as manager of the Su- would now be contemplating the click of the Bodie. Speaking of Bodie recalls a laugh I that pitcher Ehmke is holding out for $5000," perbas, was McGraw's first lieutenant; Jack turnstile and arranging for the first edition had recently over the elevation of the Ameri was accurately phrased, as it was only a re Ryan, former pilot of the Jersey City team, that base league" status by port. Since writing that, I have seen the of season passes. Farrell claimed can Association to "major telegram Ehmke's lawyer-brother sent from nurses Griffith's promising material, while ball was to him something that the poets ELIMINATING THE DRAFT. Mitchell was the player Stallings referred to might describe as a thing infinitely grand Silver Creek, N. Y., to Manager Griffith, in as his right eye or some other affectionate ap In one paper appeared a story rejoicing over which he asks $4500, and a bonus of $1500 pellation. Now that AND A JOY FOREVER, said elevation from the minor league ranks more for signing, as the pricsecond baseman for the Detroit Tigers. rivals for the first base job. Detroit would .As we remember Baumann, he w»s a fairly have been satisfied to cut below 25 men, as good batter, but did not remain in the ma was suggested at the New York meeting. It jors because he was not fast enough. With Federal League News Providence he has continued to maintain a is sure to be inside the limit before May 15, fair batting average, but unless he has con the date when cutting down is mandatory. It is almost a foregone' conclusion that the limit siderably increased his speed it looks as if o the American and National Leagues to keep Boone will be doing the will be lessened after the cruel war is over. The clubs must find some way to get the MORE DISCIPLINE IN THE RANKS out the Federals brought it to the attention OFFICIAL SECOND BASING 'money to pay the lawyers. And they can't of the minor league club owners that they when the gong rings for the opening of the reduce salaries of the players. The money NEXT SEASON were being used as the pawn in the flght. season. Some time this week Donovan ex must come from somewhere, and a few less In the base ball war the real sufferers have pects to make another trip West for the pur stipends and hotel and railroad expense items been the minor leagues. They are the Bel pose of signing Pipp and High. Apparently will be one of the means. Returned pilgrims gians dra» n into the fight between the big Jlonoyan is on the fence, as far as the Rehg from the New York meeting say that Harry President Gilmore Declares That fellows. The minors have been out on the deal is concerned. What with President Lan- Sparrow, new busines manager of the Xew firing line, too, while the headquarters staff nin, of the Red Sox, declaring he would wil Yorks, is planning to become 'the league's has been directing the Organized Ball part in lingly pay $500 to have the deal called off secretary de luxe. Harry is making out his Late Hours and Listless Playing the war from comfortable chairs near the and the New York end showing considerable hotel list and is planning to invade certain commissary department. The major leagues reluctance to close the deal, the public, as high-priced hostelries that other secretaries Will No Longer Be Tolerated have been helping only themselves, and the usual, doesn't know where it is at. Before have never dared even to write to. Some of awakening of the minors to this fact is re the regular season opens, the New Yorks ex- the boys who go back to the brush, after an flected in the present interest in the Federals' ect to have met the Superbas six times, engagement and a few road trips with the The Signing of Deal Explained* policy of building for the future. four of these meetings are scheduled for Sa New York team, will never experience any WAR FUND A MYTH vannah and the remaining pair for Ebbets more happy moments. They'll be spoiled for BY H. D. JOHNSON "Among the time-honored weapons of Or Field, on April 9 and 10. the small-time caravanseries. « CHICAGO, Ills., February 5. It was an ganized Ball which was to be used in defense THE LATEST STORY of the monopoly, the 'war fund' was hinted nounced by President James A. Gilmore, of at a year ago as the never-miss-fire opposition to go the rounds is that Marsans is the mys AMERICAN LEAGUE NOTES a big gathering of terious star the New Yorks are due to acquire the Federal League, that killer. Talk about this 'war fund' encour the Federal League clans league club owners in the immediate future. We should say he The St. Loafs Club has purchased outfielder aged some of the minor was considerably overdue. According to re would be held at Buffalo in until there was actual need for its nse. Then Lee of the Athletics, about three weeks. Not only the help-one-another spirit was carried out on port, McGraw went to Cuba for the purpose of tha club owners will be pres paving the way for Capt. Huston to open ne The New York Club bought out fielder High and a system that eventually brought the same first baseman Pipp from the Detroit Club, on the ent, but also the managers, and coterie on both ends of the transactions, with gotiations with the Redland exile. It seems 4th Inst. Gilmore expects to the New Yorks have been given permission to President the little fellows in between getting tempor Pitcher Eddie Cicotte, of the While Sox. Is cut- hiy down the law to the man ary relief on substantial security. The mythi do business with Marsans and if success at agers concerning a new policy tends their efforts, the National League clubs ting Ice out in Detroit for the double purpose of cal 'war fund,' like the threats'of extermina acquiring some loose change and getting into of discipline which is to be tion, have reacted in favor of the Federals. agree to waive claim to his services. Mark condition. enforced next season. Some Roth, formerly a base ball writer for the New Organized Ball has forced the war-stricken Joe Jackson, of the Cleveland Indians, Is barn of the players in the Federal minors to seek relief through the Federals, York "Globe," has been appointed assistant last year took things business manager of the New Yorks. storming in the South with a theatrical company. League and those few who have been hit by the kind He will finish in two weeks, in time to start pretty easy, regarding many of warfare waged by the big guns of Organ training with the Indians. 01" the trips around the cir- ized Ball are now showing interest In the Cleveland fans have started a movement to J». A. Gilmort cuit as "joy rides." Presi Federals as a matter of principle.' 1 DETROIT DOTLETS make Sunday. May 9, the first day on which the dent Gilmore is going to put Athletics appear In Cleveland, during the com an end to this, and next year the players have Manager Jennings Has Had Enough of ing season, "Lajole Day." got to show more ambition and interest and CHICAGO^ "HOLD-OUTS" Charles J. Gurtz, a star last year In tlie I. I. I. play the game for all it is worth. No more Theatrical Life The Manag.-r in Detroit League. I* not likely to be retained by the White late hours will be tolerated. If any of the Sox. A short time ago Gurtz lost his reason players Manager Tinker Now Up Against the for Conference With President Navin on through worry over religion. SHOW UP NEXT SPRING Problem That Has Made Much Trouble Training Plans. President Lannin, of Boston, deducted the In in as poor condition as some of them did come tax from the salaries of all his players. last year, President Gilmore announces that la Organized Ball. By Joe 3. Jackson He also is cruel enough to decline to pay their the league will not hesitate to drop them, no lodge dues, coal and tailor bills. DF.TROIT, Mien., February 8. Hugh A. matter who they are. Some of the players By H. D. Johnson Jennings, manager of the Tigers, dropped Joe Birmingham says there is not a eliance for who signed long-Urm contracts regarded their CHICAGO, Ills., February 3. Every Hot into town on Sunday for a conference with the New Yorks to get Joe Jackson. "I need Joe jobs as secure last season and acted in ac In my business." said the former Cornellian. cordance. These players have got to show Stove League has its hold-cuts and the pres President Navin, at which time final arrange "We have to have someone to knock in the ent Winter of discontent is no exception to ments for the training season were completed. runs." ' something next season or there is trouble in the rule. Prior to yesterday all was ap Mr. Jennings, on Saturday, had completed store for them. The Federal League pro parently lovely in the three local camps, and what he believes will be his farewell theatri- Arthur Irwln, former scout of the New Yorks, poses to profit next season by the mistakes has gone to Boston for a protracted visit. In the several and respective athletes were sup can tour. It closed at Toronto, and, while of last year. On account of the difficulty of posed to be suffocated with pleasure over the Hughie, of course, insists that he and Ben his leisure he will endeavor to make some im obtaining players last season the league was provements upon his celebrated football score- very lenient with those who violated the rules terms submitted for their services during th» Smith knocked the folks off their seats, he board. coming campaign. Now the stuff is. off, ac seems to be dubious about attempts to re of training and discipline. The league at the cording to Prexy Weeghman, of the Chifeds. peat his triumphs. "This theatrical game," Dick Hoblitzel picks the Red Sox to win the Buffalo meeting will adopt a system of sus American League pennant. Poor Richard ac pensions and fineo, and it purposes to enforce Who rises to remark that Messrs. Max Fisk says the Detroit manager, "is too hard work quired that January pennant habit through his and Prendergast, two right-handed hurlers on and too worrying. Playing base ball, or it so rigidly that there will be just as good his payroll, have threatened to bolt unless long association with the Cincinnati base ball behavior in the Federal League as there is in handling a ball club do not start with it for writers. given more dough for 1015, and according to taking the gimp out of a man. I suppose the major leagues. Says the Philadelphia "Bulletin:" "If Ban the North Side mogul, the slab artists have his those who have made the profession their Johnson could only run off the American League AS TO THE DEAL CASE sanction to walk East till their Kellys float. life work do not suffer the strain that one games as quickly as he docs the annual meeting President Gilmore, of the Federal League, SPtlRN FIVE PER CENT RAISB like myself, who is more or less a novice, he would earn the thanks of the 'cold dinner yesterday replied to Ban Johnson's charges These original flingers, like leveraT other undergoes. It has me worrying all the time, eaters. 1 " of piracy in signing player Deal, of the for fear that I will go wrong with my lines, members of the Ohifed band, were hooked to Umpire Tommy Connclly, who, since the death Braves, while the decision of Judge Landis one-year contracts in the Spring of 1914 and and break up the act, or that I will fail to be of Jack Sheridan, is the "dean" of American on the big row between the base ball factions well received by the audience." Weeghman asserts that each player was given League arbiters, was a visito" during last week's was awaited. Said he: "Johnson seems to bigger money than he had received from the CONFERENCE WITH NAVIN league meeting. He signed a new contract on be crying for public sympathy. We had noth team on which he was employed In 191.1. Detroit is an easy jump from Toronto, so Wednesday. ing to do with Deal until he first oame to us. The contracts offered these players for the the manager decided, that he might best come Wild Bill Donovan, Manager of the New Yorks, Here is the first move made toward getting coming season provided for an increase in here to see the club president, though the lat telegraphed from Savannah last Wednesday, that Deal,'' and Gilmore produced a telegram salary of five per cent over the 1914 terms, ter has arranged most of the details of the he bad selected that city as a training camp. from the player. It came from Boston and and the .Chifed president has announced that Beason's advance work already arranged. Jen- The team probably will start South about Feb was sent to Gilmore, readings as follows: if the slab artists refuse to sign they both Dings is strong for a later start than has pre ruary 24 or 25. "Wire best terms." "On the day following will be declared free agents. Word went the vailed in recent years. He holds that the Several of the wise base ball men In the lobby the receipt of this telegram," continued Gil- rounds of the base ball rialto yesterday that players do not need alt of the time that is of the Belmont. during the league meeting, more, ''I sent the following to Deal,'' and Tinker had already greased the skids for Fisk usually given them, and that they will be as claimed that in Felch the White Sox bad se Gilmore produced a copy of his answer: and that the Roseland strong boy would not cured an outfielder who would bust some fences ''Your telegram received. If you are free well prepared, and better satisfied, if a week in the big league. be taken to Shreveport March 6. Fisk. who or two of time is lopped off the preliminary submit best terms for two-year contract. An came to the team from the Roseland Eclipse, schedule. Jennings' idea is to split his squad, Manager Branch EIckey declared last week swer quick.'' ''After Retting a reply from performed in 39 games, working 198 1-3 in ns he did last season, sending the half-dozen that ho considered the Browns, without any Deal that he was free," resumed Gilmore, "I nings, granting 08 earned runs. recruit pitchers, with a couple of catchers, changes, are worthy contenders for the pennant. arranged to meet him in New York and it was He picks Boston, Chicago and Washington as the there that we came to terms and he signed a FISK'S RECORD EVEN THING and possibly one or two other men who have three other I>est teams. a lot of weight to get off, to Gulfport on contract. Surely that is not piracy." According to the official records Fisk al Saturday, February 27. One week later the Captain T. L. Huston Is hopeful that the New lowed an average of 3.09 runs per game. Yorks will finish In the first division next season. Fisk was derricked in 21 contests, finished 12, other players wou'.d take the trip. This would If the club shows such Improvement under Man give the infielders and nutfielders only a week WARD'S WISE WORDS won 12 and lost that many. Prendergnst ager Donovan the captain will guarantee the boys looked pretty good to Tinker in the early to prepare for the opening exhibition at New a trip to Cuba in the Wintertime. Orleans, but, with pitchers in shape, that Spring, but was handicapped for several weeks should be enough. Crawford now is in the Colonel Ruppert Isn't going to let a little mat The Famous Veteran Player-Manager and by a bum arm. He toiled in 30 engagements. ter of a major league base boll club upbuilding or 137 innings, allowed 43 earned runs for South, having gone to New Orleans to play Interfere with his pleasures. The Colonel is hav Lawyer Dec'arw That the Minors Need with a semi-pro, team. Sam. of course, thus an average of 2.83 earned runs per game, wan ing shipped from Lex ing ton, Ky., three high Federal Aid, and That the Press Made taken out of 18 battles, finished four and, will need no training trip. So. also, in the class flllles that he purchased about the time Bob statistics, won 5, case of Cobb, who lives in Georgia, and who Hedges was trying to take from him Fritz Mal according to the succulent is spending most of the Winter out of doors, sel. the Game. lost 9, and tied in one encounter. Mike was on hunting trips. Tyrus always is ready with Peoria, in the I. I. I. League, in 1913 At the recent annual meeting of the Washing By Frederick 0. Lieb and was rated considerable flinger with a about the time that he reports, and needs ton Club stockholders. Benjamin S. Minor was mediocre club. only batting practice to get his eye right. elected president for another year. Rudolph NEW YORK, February 0. John M. Ward, Two or three other veterans, like Moriarty Kauffmanu continues as vice-president. Kdvard veteran player, captain and manager of the SHORTSTOP JOHNSON SAFE and Bush, do a little advance work, to lessen S. Walsh as secretary, W. H. Rapley as treas Giants of the early '90s. the other day, an Traveling in company with George Stovall, their labors in camp. urer and William H. Fowler as business man swering newspaper men and fans who sought his discoverer, as a Federal prospect, Ernie ' THE OUTLOOK FOR THE RACE ager. a solution of "What made base ball?" went Johnson, former utility infielder of the White The New York Club, *m February f>. signed behind the usual contentions of modest his Sox, returned to Chicago Tuesday after an ab "It looks like a great race to me," said Charles (Puke) Farfell, tlie former star catcher, torians and put the credit to the newspapers sence of two years as a member of the Los Jennings, "with at least four clubs in the as coach for the cluh, and to develop young pitch of the country. "Tbe biff commercial boom flght for the pennant, and possibly six proving Angeles Pacific Coast League team, and an ers. Farrell held a similar position with the in base ball," exclaimed Mr. Ward, "came nounced that he had signed to play in 191-% factors. I don't know just where the boys New Yorks in J910 and 1911, and was also em with the establishment of a New York Club in and 1916 with Fielder .Tones' Sloufeds. John- pet their idea of counting the Athletics out. ployed as eoacU for the Boston Americans in the National League for the season of 1883. son, though he was listed on the substitute Except for veteran pitchers. Mack has lost 1912. Although the Mutuals in 1876 had a season roll while with the White Hose, is entitled to lint one man; and, in return, he has an ex Pitcher Joe Engel. one of Clark Griffith's young in the metropolis, it was not until the re- a niche in the hall of fame, for it was his perienced player of highest class, who cer- hopefuls, will/practice with the Atlanta team establishment of bis league base ball here in Engel is a promising twirler, but timely triple in the pinch that spared Calla- tuinly is not all done yet. At worst, the tills Spring. 1883 that the sport Rot firmly on its feet. han's forces a beating in the city series of Mackmen, who have ridden over their rivals, he always gets off to a bad start, and is usually Kiles of the newspapers will bear oat the are merely handicapped back to their field. pretty wild. Griffith believes that by working truth of my assertion that until 1883 scarcely 1912. "My club" has a great chance if Young, the with the Crackers he can get plenty to do aud any notice was taken of the efforts to BATTED .289 DURING 1914 second baseman, is as good as he is touted by get in condition fast. ' The jumper South Sider, while not rated » Charlie O'Leary and others who played with Mark Roth, who combines an extensive knowl POPULARIZR PROFESSIONAL BASE BALL flashy fielder, stacked up fairly well with the him on the Coast, and if we get two or three edge of base ball with an Intimate acquaintance "With the publication of details of base other shortstops on the coast, getting an pitchers to add to those of whose ability we with the need;* of newspapers, has been iippoiiited ball in New York there was country-wide in average of .949 in 1C5 battles. He wound up are sure. Boston and Washington are sure assistant secretary of the New Yorks. Mr. Roth terest in the sport and news agencies sent the season with a swatting mark of .289. to be in, and Chicago may be a contender. will make it his business to see that tiie New out reams of interesting matter from this Johnson will accompany the Sloufeds to Ha If it comes to a case of racing Boston, I have York chapter of the Base Ball Writers' Associa city. That put the national sport on a foun vana, Cuba, for training work-outs next tion knows all that la going on In the ranks of dation which has permitted many abuses of hopes. I think my infield is better than that the New Yorks. month. Immediately upon his arrival her» c/f the Red Sox, and I'm not certain thru the the game by those in control without the pub Stovall went into a Koston outfield has anything on Detroit's, all Harry Kingman, a college first baseman, who lic for any extended period ever losing sight was barely with the New Yorks for several of the greatness of base ball. The fuct that STAR CHAMBER CONFERENCE ihe way round. Of course. Carrigan has a weeks last season, announces that he will not great pitching staff, and that, very properly, base ball is bigger and better than nny indi with President Gilmore, of the Federal League, play base ball next season unless Manager Dono- viduals may be u basis for disputes in cer who returned yesterday from New Haven, vill make his club the favorite at the start. vnn permits-him to remain In college and report Conn., where he met a number of New Eng- But the Tigers will have a band in the mix- for duty May 1. This means that the manage tain gatherings of those claiming control, but up." ment will have to reserve Kingman's place on the fans are steadily getting at the truth re- landers Saturday for the purpose of forming of Organized a minor Fed circuit. "Yes, I signed a few THE AMERICAN LEAGUE MEETING the bench for two months or do without him jarding some of the pet theories altogether. Ball. The present interesT shown by minor ball players while on the coast, said the leader of the Kansas City Packers, after con President Navin returned from New Tork President Comiskey and Manager Rowland, of league cities in the future of the Federal just abont the time that his manager hit town. the White Sox. are said to be willing enough League and the possibilities of alliance with fabbing with Gilmore. "I didn't land a The club's executive head was held past the that Harry Lord, their former star third bas*-- the independents can be dozen, however, but every one of them will meeting to complete the deal by which Pipp man, should come hack and try it if lie wanls ATTRIBUTED TO THE REVELATIONS play prominent parts in the 191.r> pennant and High go to Bill Donovan's club. Their to, but Rowlanil is inclined to the opinion tlmt raoe." Stovall proposes to remain in Chi departure reduces the Detroit player roster he will have to go some to beat Al Bromwloh out following the gathering of the National As cago a few days, after which he will arrange to one of 29 men. Neither would have gotten of the Job at third base. Rowland fancies that sociation of Minor Leagues, at Omaha, last for the.8pring training trip, which will proba »wav wej'e not the Tigers overstocked on first Bromwifh will make a lot of major leaguers Kit November. The disclosure of the facts rela bly take his team to Wichita Falls, Tex., bait ana outfield material. N«w York («ti a up aod take Qotlc« wb«a 1>« gets in action. tive to the selfish movement on the part of whtra they worked out last teaioa. 8 SPORTING LIFE FEBRUARY 13, 1915 national League's worries. The .club of that HEADED FOR NEW YORK? circuit owned by the Ebbets-McKeever inter PITTSBURGH PICKINGS ests, of Brooklyn, lost about $30,000 last year Belief in the Metropolis That the Federal and since the Federal League agitation started The Foor Major Leagues Proposition Fa Is Preparing to Shilt the Kansas there has been practically no interest in the vorably Viewed The Troubles of Base League club. City Team and Franchise to New York. Ball Two Indianapolis Discards Rebel ^~—=^«Hta. *s>^=~^ Training Plans. By W. S. Funs-worth THE WAR SITUATION NEW YORK, X. Y., February 5. Jim By William A. White Gilmore. President of the Federal League, has Conditions Pretiy Much the Same Now as PITTSBURGH, pa> February 8. Would practically perfected plans whereby (he Fed During the National League-American the proposition of four major leagues two eral League is going to break into New York in the East and two in the West be a good Spring. Such was a rumor that was War Seemingly An Issue Be this League thing! Some people think it would, others Reg. U. 8. Pat Offlw. floating around Broadway last night. And to tween R. B. Ward and Ban Johnson. are doubtful; but from the fan's standpoint, back up said rumor we have learned that in it seems that the idea is one of the best that THE VICTOR TRADE MARK Chicago yestvrdav. a secret conference was LJeb loose. It has many features, and, held at the Blackstone Hotel. This meeting By Frederick G. ever broke NEW YORK, X. Y., February 6. Long of course, would have its drawbacks. But, as ON A THLETIC SUPPLIES was attended by Mr. Gilmore, Charley Ytvegu- a whole, it seems that the idea is an excellent man, owner of the Chifeds; William M. back in ye olden times, when the first real one. The way things stand now, the World's Stands for "Walker, associated with Weeghman: George snowfall of the Winter fell on November 31 Series, the one big thing in the base ball Highest Quality and Satisfaction Stovall, manager of the Kansas City Fed instead of January 31, and the music of world, can be a one-sided affair, as, for in erals; Phil Ball, one of the owners of the sleigh bells was heard tinkling along Fifth stance, the last one between the Braves and FULLY GUARANTEED St. Louis Keds. and Pat Powers, of New York. "av'noo," in place of the uncanny shrieks the Athletics. This series was one-sided be According to the story out of the Windy City, of taxis and limousines, a base ball writer's cause it was an entirely Eastern battle. The Official Outfitters for the THE KANSAS CITY CLUB job in Winter was a lovely cinch, and he West didn't have a look-in. The proposed Federal League dreaded the coming of the then balmy month way would be, with two leagues in the East is to be transferred to this city, and Pat he should Powers will represent the financial interests of April, when the fates decreed and two in the West, that the champions of buckle down to real work. But how tilings the two Western leagues play each other which will back the third league franchise scribes are now hereabouts. Two sites have already been have changed! Ye humble and the Eastern leagues do the same. Then Victor Sporting Goods Co. eagerly looking forward to the brisk April between considered for the park here. Mr. Gilmore days of the coming season, when they will be the mighty struggle, the series and some of his associates and Powers are shivering in the chilling blasts which slam THE EAST AND THE WEST, Springfield, Mass. said to be prepared to leave Chicago this against old Coogun's bluff, and then rebound would make it a real World's Series, giving morning, heading this way, to make a final into the press stand at the Polo Grounds. Do selection of the grounds. Both spots under both the East and the West a chance. John consideration are said to be suitable for a ing a base ball ^ame again M. Ward had the right idea when he said ball park, as they are said to be within easy WILL BE LIKE A VACATION. there ought to be four major leagues. Organ games in one season while he was playing access of the subway. According to our in Even the dean of the Base Ball Writers' ized Base Ball moguls have argued that the in the Pacific Coakt League, and believes 154 formation, the proposed plan is to transfer lodge, Samivel Xewhall Crane, can remember Federal invasion has not troubled them, but in a season is a cinch. Cy Barger said he had with from all indications some trouble is certainly the Kansas City Club here, no Winter when as many things happened, stinging them, whether the Feds are responsi an offer from the University of Kentucky to GEORGE STOVALL AS MANAGER. and are happening, as during the present ble or not. The minor leaguer is the goat. coach the base bull team there until March 5. Winter. There have been base ball wars be He wants permission to take the position, at Each club in the league is to contribute at fore, but base ball had not reached anything Every minor league player in the country, least one player to build up a first division like its present magnitude during the Broth probably by this time, has received a notice he believes it will help condition him. aggregation. President Gilmore realizes that erhood and American League wars. The that he must accept a salary cut, buy his re if he puts a winning team in New York it Federal League, in its first Winter, received lease, or quit. The International League has would be a paying proposition, especially so more publicity than did the American League handed this ultimatum to its players and so BALTIMORE BUDGET if the Giants and New Yorks happened to warfare with the has the New York State League. Other have an off year and failed to finish up in its three-years' successful leagues are said to be following the example National League for recognition. During the N. C, Definitely Selected as around the top in their respective organiza dinner given to the New York base ball writ of these two- leagues and the cut has even Fayetteville, tions. According to Federal League mag ers by "Cap" Huston in the New York A. C. the Spring Training Camp of the Ter nates, Kansas City has been the real weak quite a few of the speakers compared the DOWN TO THE UMPIRES. spot in their circuit. The long jump to the in base ball The arbiters' salaries have not only been cut, rapins Advantages of the Resort No Packers' village has not been relished by present chaotic state of affairs with the conditions which existed when the but many of them have lost their jobs. There Player Deals on at Present. Tisiting clubs, either. When Mr. Gilmore came American League first will be more ball players and umpires out of to New York a few days ago it was under employment this season than ever before. stood that he then interested Powers and "BUSTED" INTO NEW YORK The general depression which has warped it By Emanuel Daniel those who are back of him. Yesterday's in 1903. The very foundations of base ball self on the world has apparently struck the BALTIMORE, Md., February 8. With th« meeting in Chicago i* claimed to have practi were then at stake, according to National base ball moguls and they are cutting, cut exception of the announcement that the Terra- cally settled the question about the invasion League men of that stormy period, but peace ting, to the bone. Of all the minor league in C., thi» *f Kew York. League's invasion pins would train at Fayetteville, N. soon followed the American the country, the International will be the only year, the local base ball world was about as PAT POWERS' PART of New York, and the peace treaty of 1903 one to carry a force of eight umpires. Some was followed by the greatest era of prosperity full of news as a Belgian refugee is of happi According to Chicago advices, Pat Powers of them will carry only four the very least ness. The local Fed officials are getting so ac tated to the newspaper men that he was only the game of base ball has ever known. The they can have and those who have got jobs in Chicago to attend the bicycle races, but era was capped by the half-million dollar gate have got them at smaller salaries than they customed to saying "nothing doing'' that as there is, nevertheless, ground for believing for the eight games of the 1912 World's Se ever collected heretofore. Traveling expenses soon as they hear the accustomed voices of that he i3 trying to hook up with the Inde ries between the Giants and Red Sox. A re are being cut, training trips are being made the reporters they give their daily answers be action followed tliis very successful season, shorter, rosters have been cut as deep as pos pendents. A year ago he started his cam league in fore the question is asked. The selection of paign. He wanted to place a club in Newark, when the Feds started as "piker" sible, and on the whole the business of base Fayetteville as a training camp came as a sur at that time, and no doubt still has that the West, which in 1913 included Chicago, ball does not seem so good. Some person is prise. After Secretary Goldman had visited possible Pittsburgh, Cleveland. St. Louis, Indianapolis to blame, that's sure. Is it the depression idea in mind. But, of course, it is charter members. .Southern Pines several weeks ago and return that Pat has switched his affections and is and Covingtom, Ky.. for its caused by the European conflict, or is it the ed with such glowing reports about new If The Feds interested some real live wires in invasion of the Federals? We are inclined to trying to land a franchise for New York. they dropped grounds that were to be built, it was generally it is true that Powers has a syndicate which their ranks last Winter, when believe that it is both. From all indications believed that the Terrapins would go back to Fed their "piker" swaddling clothes, and have the Internationals and American Association wants to back a club in the Bronx the since. the North Carolina resort for Spring training. eral!, at least, will be with him to a man. as been raising the old boy ever leagues are not to become majors, at least so Manager Knabe then went South and was any they consider that the time is ripe and Kan THE OLD SCRAP REPEATED far as the fans are concerned. The draft thing but pleased at conditions. He conse sas City can be dropped without anyone shed Th» very foundation of the game again is rule may be lifted, but the public won't ac quently took a short run over to Fayetteville, ding tears. It is a bad base ball town too in danger, and all that other stuff of 1901, cept the two big minors as major leagues on which Jack Dunu used tar away and hardly large enough to support this account. The 1902 and 1903 is being repeated. If the AS A TRAINING CAMP A MAJOR LEAGUE CLUB. Feds keep up the right lonj enough they will PASSING OF TWO STARS during the past two. seasons. As Dunnie will in succeed, and, as the writer has already point is noted in the week's happenings here. It President Gilmore is absolutely sincere ed out in previous articles, they will fight like not take his Richmond team down South, the desiring to place a club in New York City. became known Friday, that Bill McKechnie Fayetteville folks got into communication with i'eds thunder to save a $2,000,000 investment. and Vin Campbell, two of Bill Phillips' cham This is one of his hobbies, and if the Gilmore cays $3.000,000 have been invested Manager Knabe. As soon as Otto saw tha do not come here this year, and the war pion Hoosier aggregation last year, have not, grounds he became enamoured of 1916. in his league, but I doubt if that much has and will not, sign contracts tor the coming training keeps on, an invasion it certain in been put forward. However, O. B. will fight them, and although he had received a very President Gilmore is of the opinion that the season with the Indianapolis team. This favorable offer from \Vilmington, the Fed recog hard to bust I he Federals, just as the Na much was admitted by Phillips at his home public never will give his league proper tionals fought three years to break the Ameri manager picked the smaller town. At Fayctte- nition a.s long as it does not have a club in in Charleroi, when he said he "was sorry not in the centre of a a pile of can League. The writer, for one, cannot see to have these players." Campbell and Mc villp, the playing field is New York City. He does not think any quick peace. Ban Johnson makes no ef half-mile running track. The field is level money could be made in New York imme Kechnie, both local boys, are not only prime and very large, easily large enough to permit as he is business man enough to fort to conceal his antagonism to the Fed favorites, but are prime base ball players. diately, eralists, and Ban is a two games being played, in addition, the soil know that the Giants and New Yorks have Campbell, one of the fastest men that ever is of a nature tliat dries out very quickly and old-established trades, but he thinks the pres DIFFICULT FELLOW TO BUDGE. donned spikes, was well liked everywhere a heavy morning rain has dried xip quickly tige of a New York uniform would mean lots Gilmore says he does not want to join Or and his long strides, race-horse fashion, along enough to permit the Orioles working in the of additional dollars in such cities as Balti ganized Base Ball, but he would like social the base paths brought rounds of cheers from afternoon, when they were there. The half- more, Buffalo and Indianapolis. intercourse with them, such as letting him in the fans throughout every game. Phillips will mile track also offers good facilities for daily the World's Series, But if they ever invited miss these two stars, and without them the jogs in addition to the over a half mile to and "Fighting Jim" to come into the 0. B. ranks chance are Bill Phillips, for the first time from KANSAS CITY TRANSFER ? as a major league, Gilmore would wear a In his career as a manager, will be forced to THE GROUNDS AND HOTEL. smile which would put the golden smile of finish lower than first place. Both these play "Sunny Jim" to shame. Robert B. Ward ers had a lot to dp with the winning of the The Hotel Laf.iyette, where the team will stop Famous Pat Powers Admits That He Has impresses me as a much stronger fighter than flag for the Hoosier combination last year is above the average hostelry found in the Secured the Kansas Cily Franchise, and Gilmore. and he counts a great deal more, as and unless the Hoosier pilot has discovered smaller towns aaid has a number of first clasa far as the success or failure of the Federal some person as good the chances are the Hoo shower baths for the boys to use upon their Will Transfer It to East, Possibly Newark League is concerned. Ward is one of those fed outfit will be in a bad way. Plans for return from working out. During the past dogmatic fighters who seldom lets go a propo the two seasons, the climate at Fayetteville dur By Heywood Broun sition when he gets hold of it. "R. B.," as REBEL TRAINING CAMP ing the training time has been all that could be desired. The days were generally warm, NEW YORK, X. Y., February 7. The ad Gilmore affectionately calls him, has a fine at Augusta are being rapidly completed. The base ball stand over in Washington Park, one with the nights sufficiently cool not lo brinjf mission of Newark into the Federal League players have all been sent letters telling them any complaints from the athletes. The city is wu considered a certainty yesterday, when that cost more than the old rickety, wooden to report here in time to leave here the morn circus stands, of the White Sox, Red Sox, a thriving one and through business and fam the announcement was made that Patrick T. ing of March 9. McCullough-has several let ily connections the people there are decidedly Powers, of Jersey City, and a prominent busi Athletics and Senators of 1901 combined, and ters from Augusta telling him that the ball he will fight to make that stand train partial toward :>.ny thing bearing the Balti ness man of the West, had taken over the park is being put in condition for the more mark. Chief Bender and Presidear. Car- franchise of the Kansas City Club. Late last BRIXG HIM SOME RETURN. ing stunts. S. J. Newcomb, manager of the Rebels will make roll Rasin were to have had their shoot during night Mr. Powers returned from Chicago, Ward may not be a practical base ball man, Albion hotel, where the the week, but due to the sudden illness of tha where he conducted the negotiations to take their home while in Augusta, writes to but he knows how to make dollars talk. He The other day Indian pitcher, the match was called off. The over the franchise with President James E. also can look considerably ahead, which is a "Mac" once in a while. two will try their skill at the traps as soon, Gilmore. of the Federal League, the Kansas "Mac" got a letter from Newcomb telling very good idea in business. He can see two Mr. Farr, owner of the ball park as the twirler is ready for battle. Manager City magnates, and other officials of the inde million and a half people in Brooklyn in the him that Knabe says that he has no deals in contempla pendent circuit. Mr. Powers has refused to at Augusta, is having the park put in good near future, and he believes that five years Mike Menosky tion at the present time, but it is possible thai make public a-t this time the name of the man from now the Federal League will be as firmly condition for the Rebels. along this line at the associated with him in the enterprise. Mr. signed his contract last week, as did "Cy" he will get busy established as the American League is today. for the outfield SCHEDULE MEETING IN BUFFALO Powers would not flatly state that o» would As Charley Ebbets' team has been in the sec Rheam. Both boys are trying take his and Jimmy Savage may have some rough sled during the latter part of this month. It it ond division longer than any club in the Na berth. NEWLY-PURCHASED FRANCHISE tional or American League, Ward is of the ding in his fight for the right-field known that Otto is particularly anxious to opinion that a winning team in a well-estab CLAUDE BERRY AND CY BARGER get another first class backstop. Manager to Newark, and was averse to giving out the Dunn attended the base ball meeting in New story until a ball park could be obtained. lished league in Brooklyn, under peaceful sent letters to the club headquarters on Sat conditions, will be almost as valuable a propo both stated they were in good York during the past week. He went over to Newark as a Federal League possibility has urday and land a few more players for his Richmond been rumored in base ball circles for some sition as the Giants, and will pay for shape for the coming season. Just now, is in the grain business, is doing squad. Despite many reports to the contrary time, and Powers' connection with the deal ALL OF HIS PRESENT DEFICITS. Berry, who about the International League, Dunnie is de* had also been mentioned, but the purchase of scout duty scouting for wheat through the The advertising to be received with such a wilds of Indiana. Berry has practically cidedly chipper over the outlook for next sea the Kansas Citv franchise was a new turn. team would be no mean factor. But Ban son. Richmond is greatly wrought up over Robert B. Ward, of the Brooklyn Feds, and cornered all the wheat in four counties and Johnson says there will be no Federal recog still has not enough to complete a Belgium its new team and with any sort of luck, Dun- W. E. Robertson. of the Buffalo Club, look nition. To a close follower of the situation ni« should have a decidedly good year in tha favorably upon Newark as a new member of order for 18,000 barrels of flour. Claude said and one who has heard both sides, it looks the plant had been running at full capacity Virginia metropolis. Letters were had from, the circuit, and are said to have won Presi as though the clash from now on will be be Benny Meyer and Harry Swacina during th« dent Gilmore around to their way of thinking. all Winter and that he wants to clean up tween Ban Johnson and R. B. Ward, just as everything before he leaves for Pittsburgh, week. Benny is chopping down trees at his The the world scrap has developed into a contest home in Hematite, Mo., while Swaciaa has QUESTION OF THE LOCATION March 7. Berry is out for a record this sea for European supremacy between Germany son and wants to gone into the market business down in Birm of the Newark grounds has been considered and England. Ward declares it is too early ingham, Ala. Swacina also has done a bit of and the field is practically limited to three to try for peace in base ball this year, and. CATCH EVERY GAME.' hunting with the ''missus,'' both havimj sites. Sunday base ball also stamps Newark though he would be delighted with Fed He wants to show Pittsburgh he can do it, he killed a number of deer. Meyer says that as an advantageous place to locate, and is said recognition as a major league, he evidently is says, and backs his statement with the re things are so quiet in Hematite that he has to have influenced the Feds considerably in telling the truth, as he realizes 0. B. is not mark that he holds the record for catching not seen an electric light srace arriving ther» their choice. The admission of Newark into prepared at this time to grant any such con the largest number of games in one season in and he wonders if the street cars ft till rua the Federal fold will increase the Inter cession*. professional base ball. Bury caught 298 on the ground. FEBRUARY 13, 1915 SPORTING LIFE 9 would, cast asparagus only on the Reds and MANAGER SCHLAPLY Stere Harter are waging an advertising cam BROOKLYN BRIEF Buck Herzog, while McGraw and the Giants is reported to be on the lookout for two fast paign and would receive his earnest praises. Not so, not infielders, although it is admitted the Buffeds REPORT FLATTERING SUCCESS. President R. B. Ward Ordetf d Scoth for a. thusly. In that dear Havana, a few days ago. John J. McGraw hunted up the Don, will have a pretty good infield with Hal Chase, The home of the Hoosiers will be the scene of Brief Rest The First Hold-Out Federal urged him to return to Organized Ball, and Joe Agler and Roxey Roach. President Rob- plenty of hustling just as soon as the weather hinted of a transfer, with vast emolument, ertson takes exception to a Cincinnati story breaks, for the playing plat is going to get a Leagui Players Spiing Plans of Dick to the effect that the Feds are "spending eye of to the Giants. Then outburst Don Armando, their money like drunken sailors." He says thorough overhauling under the eagle Carroll and Lee Magee. a bold hidalgo he: "I wouldn't play with the money invested in the F.deral League was grounukeeper Jenneke, and by the time the your ball club. Senor McGraw. for $20,000. invested on a sound basis and with as much team returns here for the exhibition season, By Wm. J. Granger I don't like it. Least of all do I like the the Hoosiers will find their erstwhile rolling New York base ball writers. Outside of Sam care and wisdom as would be exercised in the working plat as smooth as a mirror. Fans BROOKLYN, N. Y., February 8. Although Crane, they know nothing of base ball; com investment of money in any stock of indus and scribes alike are getting eager to look he had no intention of doing so, Robert B. pared with the men who write base ball in trial or commercial nature. over the new players who will caper about in Ward, the vice-president of the Federal I Cincinnati, Chicago, and St. Louis, they Hoosier uniforms this Spring. Three new League, and th e president of the Brooklyn aren't even in the kindergarten class; they players whom the bugs have never seen, and Federal League Club, is going to make a have always thought it funny to poke jokes THEY ARE -WHALES' who come to Indianapolis as stars from their Southern trip. The big gun of the Feds has at me, calling me mercenary, and tell how particular leagues, will come in for been far from a well man of late, but did not anxious I am to play in New York. Nothing A BIG SHARE OF ATTENTION. let up in his activities for a minute, with the doing, now or any other time!" That Is Ihe Official Title Now of the result that he was a real sick man for three Outfielder Gilbert Whitehousc, who led the or four days the past week. He has been ad- Chicago Federal League Club By Vote New England League in hitting and finished Tised to go away for a week or ten days for of the Club's Followers. the season with a nattering fielding average, a rest cure. Business Manager Richard Car- THE BUFFAL^TEAM is one of this trio. Another is third baseman roll advised hiin to go to one of the Southern 1 By H. D. Johnson Strands, who last year played with Worcester. resorts, and this ho probably will do. Con Is Now Complete With the Pcssible Ex Strands is said to be by far the most prom sidering the work, Mr. Ward must have been CHICAGO, Ills., February 6. Tans, meet ising youngster brought to light in the New doing since he became affiliated with the Fed ception of Some Substitute InlieMers Tinker's Whales. Business of hanging crepe England circuit in years. He hit .340 and eral League it is not surprising to learn that on the name Chifeds was in order yesterday fielded .938 last season, and he is said to be has The Plans for the Spring Training at when President Weeghman completed the task be a speed merchant, both on the bases and in OVERTAXED HIS STRENGTH. Athens, Ga., Also Completed. of perusing 350 monikers, all suggested by the infield. Pitcher Troutman, who starred royal rooters as fitting nicknames for the with the Appleton Club, in the Wisconsin- His interests outside the base ball business North Side diamond troupe. The "Whales" Illinois League, is expected are so vast that they alone would have been By Edward Tranter have it by several city blocks. Approximate beyond the ordinary' business man. Add to BUFFALO. N. Y., February 6. Plans for ly 349 other bright ideas were submitted by TO SHOW WELL ENOUGH this the work that his duties as vice-president the Southern training trip of the Buffalo Fed the folks who entered into the correspondence, to take his turn with the older heavers as a of the Federal League and the head of the eral League Club have been completed by competition. The winner had been promised regular. Emil Huhn. from the Seattle Club; Brooklyn Club must have entailed and it is Manager Larry Schlafly and Secretary John a season pass for himself and family. Fan and pitcher Bert Padfield. last season a knight not surprising, that, he finds it necessary to L. Kelly. Base ball fans are beginning to D. J. F.irhoff, 14.il Hood avenue, pulled for in independent ranks, will also furnish food take a short rest. However, he is going right awaken from their Winter lethargy and are the Whales and will be awarded the coveted for the fanatics. Huhn is a strapping big ahead making up (he Federal League schedule now chirping of the good times in store" for ducat in time for the opening combat in April. fellow, one who makes a good mark for the for the coming season. Hick Carroll and them. The team will train at Athens. Ga., as WHY THEY'RE WHALES pitchers, and he can hit and peg, not to men "Manager Lee Magec has finally decided upon previously announced in "Sporting Life." tion his ability to cavort around the initial Brown's Wells, Miss., as the site for the Tip The first contingent of Buffcds will leave Buf Sundry reasons why the Northsiders should sack. If Ed Rousch should fail to corns up to Tops' training camp. Both are enthusiastic falo on Saturday, March 6. It will include he re-christened Whales were advanced by expectations as a regular first basemaj, Phil over the little resort as the ideal place for the trainer, Tom Reese, and the pitchers. Fan Eichoff, who also turned in a pen-and-ink lips will probably send him to the outfield, the training of a ball team. It is something Gene Krapp. Heinie Schulz, Courtney Wood sketch in green of a regular, big league, North where he played last season, and place Huhn like 16 miles to the nearest railroad station, man and Hugh Bedient will assemble in Buf Pacific monster. This was suggested as the on first base. Two members of the Hoosier which is afN Hizelhurst, Miss., so there is falo on that day and leave at 10.45 o'clock right and proper emblem to adorn the play pitching staff are serving as college base ball nothing in the little town to take the players' at night, for Washington, D. C. Hal Chase, ers' blouses. His reasons for labeling the coaches this Spring. Fred Falkenberg is at attention oft their training. Manager Magee the star first baseraan, who has Wintered in team "Whales" are as follows: Champaign, Ills., where he is assistant to Bert is still trying to line up some more players Buffalo, also will go with the party. After The best commercial Whales are found in Huff; and George Mullin has been chosen to for his temn. Two or three times the past spending the next day at the national capital, the North (North Side). coach the Indiana University squad, at Bloom- wcr-k he has had conferences with players, but the party Whale To lash so as to mark with stripes, ington. has refused to tell the players' names. Every to whale, thrash, drub. (Necessary in pen SURE TO BE IN THE RACE body who has heard the story of the WILL LEAVE FOR ATHENS, nant winners). Considering the fact that the Hoosiers hav« FIRST BONA FIDK HOLD-OUT arriving at the Georgia town at 4.30 o'clock Whaler One who whales or beats; hence Monday afternoon. The next morning the anything extraordinary, especially in size, a wonderful hitting power, plenty of speed on for more salary among the Federal League the bases, flashy fielding ability, and plenty players is having a good laugh at Manager of youth in their ranks, it is easy to figure Magre's expense. Last season the Tip Tops them in the race fer another championship. had a catcher by the name of Watson. He No club in the "Fightin' Jim" loop looks any did not do anything sufficiently startling dur better as a whole. All of the teams have ing the campaign of 1914 to draw public at The Player^ Rebuttal strengthened, it is true, but while Buffalo, for tention to himself, so it is barely possible instance, has a stronger pitching staff, the that there are many Brooklyn fans who never Buffeds do not stack up in other departments. knew that there was a placer by the name of By Grantland Rica So, it's a good bet to keep a weather eye on Watson on the Brooklyn Federal team. When You say that I'm only out there for the kale; thf champion Hoosiers and Bill Phillips admits the season ended he secured a position in the Yoa say that whatever I've got is for sale; it himself. Brooklyn bakery of the Wards. He was You brand me a jumper, a traitor, a thug, placed in the shipping department, where, it A coin-grabbing blighter, a purse-snatching mug. IB said, his duties consisted mainly of Well, say that I am, FEEDRAL LEAGUE FACTS NAILING UP BOXES. lain'trmn-radam, I know this game better than you do, old Ram. ,» It Is reported that catcher Johnny Kllag win Recently Watson informed Manager Magec play with tbe Kansas City Club. that if he expected him to catch tor the Tip Tops the coming season his 1914 salary would Do you know what it menns when you've reached thirty-five, Indiana University has signed George Mnllin, At the age when the most of you start to arrive, of the Indianapolis Federal League Club, to have to b e given quite a substantial boost. coach Its pitching staff. To say that Magee was flabbergasted is put To know you arc slipping, to feel you are through, ting it mildly. Lee never heard of Watson To hear the boss say, "It's the Bush league to; you?" President Ollmore states that T«m lynch, for until President Ward slipped him the list of "You were there once, old scout, mer National League pre«ldent, has not u yet Butgettl'e'.iellout, been agreed upon as president of the proposed players with the Brooklyn Feds last season. Independent New England League. Lee then looked up Watson's 1914 record Your old wing is cracking, so beat it, you lout.' and then decided to send Mr. Watson the fol The Brooklyn Club last week announced that lowing ultimatum: "You had better go right Do vou know how it feels to be knocked from the knob it had. signed Charles Kuhn, of Chicago, for With a kid on the bench reaching out for your job? groundkeeper. He has been groundleeper for the along nailing up boxes. I'll get some one Chicago Nationals for the last 17 years. else to nail the base runners." Magee is sure Or at thirty to know you aro out on the rim of one set of admirers at least the coming With n kink in your arm or a blur on your glim? Says the New York "Journal:" "If the Chi season. It seems that the new manager of \Vh-n the mob starts to yell cago Feds really want a new name they can get "Takcimout giviinell!'' a lot of them from Ban Johnson. But few of the Brooklyn team is a printer. Not one of * -.V * * * * in a family journal." these alleged printers, either, but a real big them would be printed I'll set all I can while I've got it to sell. The Eastern members of tbe Brooklyn team are league one. He served his apprenticeship in to start for Brown's Wells, Miss., on March 0. a Cincinnati composing room and when he J Tbe Western players will be picked up at St. was handed his card went to work on the Cin Louis the following day and proceed straight to cinnati "Enquirer," setting ads. This prob pitchers wil' get their first workout on the whopper. (What the North Sidcrs want the Hazlehurst, the training camp, located about ten ably accounts why Lee dropped that name of miles from Brown's Wells. Hoernschemeyer. It is said that the union diamond of the University of Georgia. One Feds to be). made him promise that when he took up base of the catchers, cither Walter Blair, who is Whale 'em out Harpoon 'em: give 'em Babe Borton, the first baseman who was so got. Are we down in the mouth? very Instrumental In tearing the ground from ball as a profession he would shorten that in Lewisliurg, Pa., or Nick Alien, who is in what Jonah beneath Frank Chance's feet, Is trying to pur name so that the "comps" who set the box Udall, Kan., will join the party at Athens. Ask Jonah. (We've got to have a few slo chase his release from the St. Loais Federals. scores would not be driven to the insane Harry M >ran. who has been spending the gans of our own). If successful the management of the Los Angeles asylum. Magee said the other day that he Winter at Windall, W. Va., will be in Athens OTHERS TO CHANGE NAMES team will be tendered to him. hoped that his team would be permitted when the Buffalo parly arrives there. So will Business Manager Dick Carroll. of the Brook TO PLAY SUNDAY GAMES Prexy Weeghman will now proceed with feds, announced last week, that all arrange Clyde Engle and Jack DalUn. the former the task of equipping his athletes with uni ments had been completed for the Wardmen to the coming season, but, of course, if President Brooklyn star batsman. Engle has been stay Ward sticks to his decisicn that the Brooklyn forms bearing the likeness of a whale. Other train at Brown's Wells, Miss. All of Lee Ma- ing in Best during the Winter months. Rus clu'> owners throughovit the circuit are bent gee's detachment has been ordered to report at team is not to play ball on the Sabbath there sell Ford is now in Rockingham, N. C., and the training camp by March 7. will be nothing doing in this line. The new probably will reach Athens befo:e the other on revising the name* which were given their Spring and the chances are that the George Stovall is to get one Inflelder, an oat- manager is impatiently awaiting the time members of the team. Fred Anderson. whn clubs last fielder, a pitcher and a catcher for the Kanfeds. when the squad is due to start for the train is coaching the University of North Carolina names Uoofeds, Sloufcds, Kawfeds, Buffeds, It is reported that Fred Cirtsch, former Cleve ing camp. He says that he is positive that base ball tram at Statesville, N. C., will not Brookfeds and Pittfeds will all be buried land backstop. Is wanted. Carlsch recently re he can make good and has a number of ideas join the team until it returns North about with honors befitting them within the near ceived a contract from the Cleveland American of his own about running a big league club April 25. Amlerson will net need Southern future. Durin; the inidst of the christening Association Club, but refused to sign it. Stovall that he is anxious to try out. The Eastern workout, for he is keening in great shape at ceremonies Wee.xiiman was visited by a dele also hopes to get Milton Stock. division of the Brooklyn squad will start his job as coach, in addition to picking up an gation from the Federal Fans Club, of which There appears to be a mix-up over the Bradley from New York on March 5 and the Western extra $1000 feu1 pin money. Henry Rup.kel is president. This illustrious case, whom Brooklyn transferred to Kansas City. division will leave from Cincinnati one day Tl'K REMAINING PLAYEKS tribe is nn;n-in to perpetuate u banquet at It is said Unit the Kansas City Club does not later. The two parties will meet at Chatta the R'unzi on 'ho night of March 4. with want Bradley: and the latter has written to u. nooga, Tenn., and from there proceed to of the Buffed team will leave here on March plntes for 1 ()()() food experts. This event ix New York scribe that \\v has never been informed gether to Brown's Wells, being due at the IS, with Manager Schllifly in charge. Secre iiilled as part of a hip-hip scheme to send of his release, and ways all lu> knows about his training camp on Sunday, March 7. Train tary Kelly will take the first party tj Athens. the Whales southward March 6 full of the old strange cuse Is what he read In the papers. ing will start the next morning. Magee savs Fred Smith Del Yourg. Charley Hnnford and determination. Roxey Roach, former Bison captain and sl-ort- he expects to take something like 30 ball Joe Agler wil! leave Butt" do and will be joined Rtop, and recent hurdler to the Buffeds, has put players on the trip. in Washingion by Bill Louden, Tom Downey the quietus to the rumors that have been afloat GAMES WITH COLLEGIANS and Roxey Roach. Tcx Mcl>onald, who lives since his jump that he Intended doing the Walter in Vernon, Tex., will travel from his home HOOSIER HAPPENINGS Johnson-Ivy Wingo-Uay CaMwcll back leap to While tho Tip Tops are at Brown's Wells town to the training camp. After a week of Organized Ball. He has written the secretary they will play some exhibition games with practice, the Buffeds will play their first game Manager Bill Phillips Preparing for the of tho Hisons that he will play nowhere but In the University of Mississippi team. Magee on March 20, with the University of Georgia the Federal League. says he expects to book games with other col team. This game, will mark the opening of Getaway to the Training Camp at E. S. Landgraff, one of the men who wanted lege teams so that he will have plenty of op the collegians' season. Athens is :ibout 70 Valdosta, Ga. Local Satisfaction With the Federal League to finance a new minor league. portunity, before coming North, to see his miles from Atlanta, and Secretary Kelly ex In New Kngland. made the statement the other team in action. Nothing new has developed pects to arrange for several exhibition games the Club, Team and Prospects. day that the plan had been abandoned. "Wc- in the proposed trades whereby Magee ex had plenty of wine and grub when the Feds met in the larger city. The Indianapolis Feds will us in New Haven, recently." said Landgraff. pects to land pitcher Hendrix, infielder Doo- do their training at Valdosta, Ga., and the lan and pitcher Falkenberg for his Brooklyn By Jack Vetock "but when we learned that they wouldn't put Brooklyn Tip Tops will probably train at INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., February 8. Just up tbe dough for us we decided to quit." team. It is likely that a new catcher will Ga., while the Pittsburgh Rebels he added to the roster of the Brooklyn Club Americus, 22 days from today "Whoa Bill" Phillips Boh Khmke, the 18-year-old boy wonder nf will will lead his Hoosier Feds toward the Sunny Silver Creek, who created a sensation last year before long. Also, Magee is after a minor THEIR SPRING WORK league star. DO Southland, stopping off at Valdosta, Ga., to while with the Los Angeles team, and was sold at Augusta. It might be possible to arrange spend three weeks whipping the players into to the Washington .Americans, has not signed his several pre-season games among these teams. shape for the coming pennant race, a race contract and is considering an offer from thd MARSANS' PLAIN SPEECH Although nothing definite has been announced, that promises to be a thriller from start to Federals. The Buffalo Feds have made him an there is a possibility of the Buffeds opening finish and one in which the Hoosiers are offeV of $700 per month and a bonus of $1000 for The Cuban Player Says He Has No Use their season with Pittsburgh in the latter city. bound to play a prominent part. It is Bill's signing, and close friends say he will sign with They would then play in Baltimore and Brook intention to return to Indianapolis frrm his the Feds. for Organized Ball. lyn 'before reaching Buffalo. Word has been home in Charleroi, Pa., about the 20th inst., Paul Krlchell, the Toronto catcher, who led the received from catcher Walter Blair that he send out notice and transportation to the play International League In hatting the greater part By W. A. Phelon has sustained an injury to the index finger of last season. Is considering an offer to Jump to ers and get everything in readiness for the the Federal league. Manager Larry Sehlafly, CINCINNATI. 0.. February 5. Don Ar- of his right hand. The services of a physician Spring gambols. President J. Ed Krause, has of the Buffalo Feds, has made Krlchell a proposi nando Marsans is some talker, when he gets have been railed for, and although thr infec returned home from Florida after a two tion to sign with the Buffeds, but lie can go to started. He can shoot phraseology, both tion that set in has been quite, painful, Blair weeks' absence and is personally in charge of nnotlier team on tbe circuit If he desires. The Spanish and Amerikese. to beat the band, but believes everything will be all right by the the selling of bonds. In the meantime Gen Buffalo man has been hot on Krlcbell's trail tar it has always been imagined that the Don tine he is asked to be at Athens. eral Manager W. H. Watkini and Secretary some time. 1O SPORTING LIFE FEBRUARY 13, 1915 ATTEMPT TO TRANSFER ever, until base ball enthusiasts donate money, Hageman to the Denver Club was made, says which Byrne hopes to see grow into a large the opinion, and he was informed by President amount as soon as the bill becomes a law. McAleer, of the Boston Club, that Jersey City News of the Fraternity had given to Denver an option on him, and that he would have to make his own terms TRIBUTE TO RUCKER o with Denver. Hageman then wired the Den the National Commission or National Board ver Club, which would only agree to give him The Estimation ia Which the Great South- AIM OF THE ORGANIZATION OF for its decision. With all' the various con $250 a month. Finally Hageinan informed tingencies which may happen provided for, McAleer that he would not go to Denver un paw Pitcher Is Held By Pres'cbnt Ebbet » FICIALLY DECLARED the decisions, as far as the law is concerned, less his contract with Boston Club was kept of Brooklyn, and Manager McGraw* of will be easy to make. Questions of fact must aud his salary by that contract made up. Mc always be the hard ones to answer. Many Aleer finally told Hageman, the opinion states, the Giants. cases arise where there is a direct conflict that if Hageman could find a club to pay President Fultz, of The Players' between the statement of the manager or $1500 for his optional release, which was By Damon Runyon owner and the player; leaving the Commission $500 more than Denver was paying, he would NEW YORK, N. Y., February 6. "Ruck and the Board in u quandary as to the release him to that club. Haecman said he Fraternity, Describes Wherein found such a club, which would also pay the er' ' The name came floating up out of i* TRUTH OF THE MATTER. same salary he was receiving from the Bos wild wash of conversation at the Hotel Bcl- The Player's Status Is Peculiar This uncertainty we are trying to eliminate as ton Club. McAleer then refused to live up mont Wednesday afternoon, and lodged against far as possible by requiring nil transactions to this proposition, Hageman testified. After the eardrum of Charles Holiday Ebbet a, and Why He Needs Organization such as releases, sales, recalls, etc., to be in that Hageman reported to the Boston Club president of the Brooklyn Base Ball Club, writing and served on the player. The whole daily until the end of the season and then and prominently associated with several of matter is somewhat technical and cumber assigned his claim to the Base Ball Players' the numerous other organizations recently in some, but we fc?l convinced with sincere ef Fraternity. Justice Hotchkiss concurred with F**LTZ IN "BASE BALL MAGAZINE" fort on the part of owners and players, much Justice Laughlin, and Presiding Justice In- corporated in connection with the said club. The relation of the magnate to the base friction will be done away with, and a thor graham in a separate opinion also concurred. The Ebbetsian gaze bobbed about the circle of ball player is a most peculiar one and dif ough understanding of the respective risrhts A dissenting oninion also was written by Jus base bull folks implicated in the fanfare, tice McLaughlin, which was concurred iu by until it anchored upuu the visage of the man fers in many respects from that which exists arise which will bring to an end grasping who had uttered the name of Rucker. The 1'ctween employer and em- and greedy tactica of dishonest magnates aud Justice Dowlini!. features of the Squire of Flat bush relaxed, l-ioyee in all other lines of players. PRESIDENT FULTZ'8 VIEW and there crept into his eye a look of pleats- work. When a player signs David L. Fultz, president of the Players' ant retrospection. ' 'Rucker ?" ho repeated. a contract t'or a season he Fraternity, who conducted the case for Hage "Ah, Rucker! Napoleon Rucker!" Tbeu he 1'inds himself not only for CONTRACT 'HIT AGAIN inan, said last night that the ruling of the sank back into the cushions of a settee, aud, that season, but, by virtue of Appellate Court made it imperative that ball oblivious of alt around and about him, be the reserve clause, for year The New York Supreme Court Reverses players in the future who are transferred from BEGAN TO UTTER WORDS. after year, as long as he pra- u major league club shall not 'sign a ilew con tices his profession. The sal Lower Court in Fraternity Suit on Be tract, but Insist upon working for their new ' 'I have been in base ball 32 years next ary, in a way, is a matter of employers under an assigned contract from month," said Mr. Ebbets. "In that time I negotiation with the final de half of Hageman, and Scores Contract. the original club. Taking up the case Mr. have employed over a thousand ball players, cision in case of dispute al NEW YORK, N. Y., February 6. Holdin? Fultz said that the National Commission, some of them for years at a stretch, aud to ways in the hands of the own that many of the provisions of a base ball through August Herrmann, chairman of that me he was the greatest greatust in every er. The other terms of the contract to which player becomes subject body, had denied the right of Hageman to his way that you can consider it ball player of Dave Fulu contract are either dictated them all. George Napoleon Rucker! Call that by the owner or are found waiter yonder, and I'll drink his health. omewhere in base ball legislation. This I'm not talking simply about his ability as gives the owner a decided advantage over the a pitcher, 1 ' continued Mr. Ebbets. "ildjbe player which may, and does on occasions, be there were, and are, a lot of greater left come a source of great injustice. We do not A Novel Tri-League Peace Plan handers when it comes down to a mere mat mean to say that the magnates are more apt ter of pitching. To me, of course, he is the to be unfair than the average business man greatest even in that respect, but I grant with the same opportunity, but we do say W. A. Phelon in Cincinnati "Times-Star" you that is a matter of personal opinion. that in every business there are selflish men ET'S be practical men. Let's accepted terms for September. I've seen many of the great stars of the old who will take transact business as biznick- Joe Tinker has requested the National days Ramsay, and the rest, and I've secu ADVANTAGE OF EVERY OPPORTUNITY, ers ought to do. It is, of Commission to so arrange his next three the cracks 01 tho present, but I never saw course, admitted that the furi months that he can spend them with the one that I thought had anything on Rucker. lair or otherwise, to further what they believe GREAT ON AND OFF to be their own interests. To argue other ous, roll-depleting base ball three Chicago clubs in succession, instead wise is to plead ignorance of a trait of char war is due to the cruel scarc of reporting at distant cities. He has "Aside from his pitching ability, however, acter which is, with many people, the first ity of Al base ball players. several banquets, beefsteak parties, etc., he is the highest type of ball player that I law of their nature. Two remedies for the There aren't enough of them to go round, dated for Chicago, and hates to miss have ever dealt with. He is a man of model condition immediately suggest themselves, or to give every city the sure drawing them. habits. He is a gentleman on and oft" the i'irst, to remove the restrictions from the cards that will get the money. Hence John J. McGraw will manage the Cubs field. He was always fair in his dealings with player and restore him to the same freedom the jumping, high-diving, law suits and this month and the Pittfeds during July. me. He always gave his club every ounce f contract that is possessed by other busi flopology, also the harsh feelings. He says he is cnly waiting for the start that was in him in the way of effort. He ness men. Second, to allow the restrictions Let's be practical men. Why not get of his engagement to manage the Braves. never gave me the slightest trouble from a to remain but surround the player with such the three fighting leagues together in a as he has a tomahawk planted for several business standpoint. H^ has a very good safeguards as will prevent any unnecessary sensible peace agreement, and then frame members of that aggregation. idea of what he is worth,'and does not hesi advantage being taken of him. The first of it all like this: A great many players have requested tate to ask for it, but always in a straight these suggestions is impractical and can never Each attraction shall play special schedules, assigning them to forward, businesslike way. Let me tell you l)e carried out. For reasons which have been WHEREVER HE IS WANTED, such clubs as Walter Johnson is this: I would give a great deal of money to discussed so often as to render it unnecessary and every city desiring a share NOT scheduled to pitch against. have my club in a World's Series if only for to repeat them here, the player must always of his magnetic services shall have Denied by the National Commission. the honor that it might bring Rucker. His contract at a disadvantage. The second so such Bhare, taking turns accord Owing to the great demand for arm has been bad for a couple of seasons lution must, therefore, be the one to work ing to lot or schedule. Let a Herman Schaefer and his line of now, and maybe it will never recover. He upon. This was the plan adopted by the star play one month at one place, jokes, Mr. Schaefer will be assign tells me it is as strong as ever, and I hope it Fraternity at its inception and followed ever the next month at another city, ed to only half'8-month with each is, because it means a lot to my ball club, since. This is the plan which has and to on till he has gone the club. He will joke for the Giants but whether he pitches again or not, I will rounds. In a six-months' sched until June 15, and will comede for always regard him as one of the grente*t men. GUIDED MANY OF THE OWNERS ule, let him play at two National the Boston Red Sox June 16-30, in the game has pi educed greatest in, every In their dealings with, the players. The high- League, two American League and clusive. way." class magnates found out long ago that there two Federal League cities. What Cincinnati protests the signing JOHN J. M'GRAW'S ESTIMATE were black sheep in the fold and that it was could be fairer? Of course, this of Tris Speaker to the Hoofeds for absolutely necessary to place certain rigid re- might involve an intricate system Phelon July, claiming priority of applica There you have an employer's estimate of trietions upon them to prevent their taking of bookkeeping and of averages, tion. Ordered to shoot dice for a once- wonderful pitcher. We say once, be grossly unfair advantages of the players. but think how the dove of peace would first choice. cause it Is very doubtful if tho Alpharett* These restrictions are found in various places revel in the fun! Lee Magee objects to his June and marvel ever returns to that form that- made in the National Agreement and legislative An official bulletin would have to be July schedule, a.i neither tlie Chifcds nor him the terror of his opponents in other days. enactments of a kindred nature. In a few kept, of course, aud it would run about the Wellingtons have made him mana It may be interesting to recall the opinion cases the Fraternity has not agreed with the like this: ger. He states that all contracts must of a base ball man whose club has suffered make him manager, or he wii! jump up about as much at the hands of Rucker as magnates regarding remedies for existing June 1: Tyrus Cobb, who completed any other club in tho National League, and evils, in many cases it has. ID still others, his month at Kansas City yesterday, and down. Additional allotments for period of July that man is John J. McGraw. Some moons no one knows what remedy will be efficient wires that a train wreck has delayed since a discussion arose on a Western trip until various plans are tried. We are grad him on his way to the Boston Nationals. 1-31: To Cleveland Americans: Charles L. of the Giants as to who was the greatest left- ually, however, working out a scheme which, To show good faith, the Indianapolis han'der in the business, and the Giant chief when properly enforced, will give the player Federals, playing at Brooklyn, loaned Herzog, James Archer and Wilbett Rob inson. declared at once for Rucker. "He is the the maximum amount of protection that it is Benny Kauff to play in today's game greatest because he has gone along year in possible for him to secure, and which will, with Boston. To New York Giants: Migue' Angel at the same time, not prove burdensome to Gonzales and Hugh Jennings. and year out with » tail-end club, always the magnates. Heinie Groh starts this month with 'To Chicago Federals: Branch Rickey, pitching the same consistent ball,'' said Mc the Chicago Nationals. He joins the St. Graw. ' 'He has a wonderful record when, HOPES Roy Miller and Harry Stephens. THE FRATERNITY Louis Browns July 1, and the Baltimore To Cincinnati Nationals: Victor Saier, you come to study it closely. That is the in' time *9 secure such legislation that the Federals August 1. Mr. Groh has not yet James Gilmore and Charles Faust. test time. There may be two or three other contracts in all the various leagues will be fellows around just now who are making sen practically uniform. The relation of mag V sational records, but just, benr in mind that nate to player is perhaps the most complex Rucker has been pitching marvelous ball for relation known to the business world. Many re coercive and so drafted that they may be originally contracted salary and had advised years always with a bad club behind him.'* owners, managers and players who have been enforced and applied arbitrarily, the Appel him to play with Denver DUKE FARRELL'S PICK in business for years do not even yet under- late Division of the State Supreme Court, by atand their rights and obligations. To gain AT THE REDUCED PAY. "Who's the best left-hander you ever saw, a thorough knowledge of the relation it is a vote of 3 to 2, yesterday reversed the de Mr. Fultz said this advice came from Mr. Duke ?'' someone demanded of Duke Farrell, necessary to be familiar not only with the cision of the Supreme Court and holds that Herrmann, who declared the other members tho famous old catcher, who was a member contract and four enactments of an exceed the Base Ball Players' Fraternity in its ac of the Commission had upheld him in his of the party, aud Duke began pondering. ingly technical and abstruse nature, hut with tion to recover $1480 from the Boston Ameri decision, but Mr. Fultz added that he had ''There weren't so many good ones in iny the customs and usages of base ball which can League Club on an assigned claim of never seen any word of the proceedings in the time," he said finally. "A lot were °;ning out arg nowhere definitely set forth. To expect Kurt M. (Casey) Hageman, a pitcher, for report of the Commission, which i? published as I came in. and a lot were coming in when the young player at his peril to protect him money due on a contract, is entitled to a yearly. In speaking of the prese it day c«n- I was going out, but the real star left-handera self by his contract is, therefore, to expect new trial. The complaint was dismissed by tracts Mr. Fultz explained thnt.it was his were few and far between while I was in the too much. It is necessary that this contract Justice Donnelly upon motion by the defend opinion that they were fairly equitable now game. I guess the big fellow was the best [ be prepared for him and that it provide for ant's attorney, and this judgment of the low with the 10-days1 clause eliminated. In a ever saw Waddell.'' And most everybody; the numerous contingencies which might arise, er court is reversed by the Appellate Division. short time he expects that base ball players else present guessed he was, too. «o that no advantage can be taken of him. In the prevailing opinion, Justice Laughlin, and owners will strike up a strong business On the other han-1. such a contract would pro besides deeming a base ball contract coercive, relation that will do away with any future THE CANAL LEAGUE tect the magnate from held out that in so far as the provisions of action and make for the long life of the such a contract are sustained as valid they sport.. THE OVERREACHING TACTICS should be construed liberally in favor of the The Championship Season in the Panama of the player. There must, of course, be ne player. He also held that the Boston Club A PENSION SCHEME gotiation concerning the salary, but other had no right to shift Hageman around except Zone Now Under Way. than this all the terms should be guaranteed at the salary named in the original contract. PANAMA, February 1. With the begin unless changed by mutual conneat. In other THE CONTRACT Ob1 HAGEMAN A California Legislator, Himself a Veteran, ning of the dry weather, which lasts until words, both parties should have a right to de Wants Players Taken Care Of. May. the base hall season on the canal zon» mand the stipulated form of contract which, was for the season of 1912, embracing the began in earnest with the formation of a new rpad with other enactments, would be com- period of six months from April 15 to Octo SACRAMENTO. Cal., February 4. The se- eight-team league. All the plnyers are either plpte to the slightest detail. This would ber 15, 1912. Hageman was to receive a cret of Assemblyman Jim Byrnc, veteran base employes of the Panama Canal or enlisted make the relation between the magnate and salary of $400 a month. He received this ball catcher and lawmaker, was disclosed to men in the various military organization* pla/pT a fixed quantity and w\>uld prevent the compensation for one month, when he was day when he introduced a base ball player's stationed on the Isthmus. Already, a number possibility, except as to the salary, of ad directed by the defendant club to report and pension bill. He would have the state create of games have been played, enough to show vantage being taken by cither party in mak play with the Jersey City Club, which he did. a permanent disability benefit and annuity that the teams are evenly matched, and that ing the agreement. We understand that the Here the opinion explains that Hageman was fund, made up of gifts and bequests. He the race for the pennan't likely will prove a National Commission tried a year ago at the required to and did sign a contract with the asks that the Governor name three members very close and interesting one. The games Columbus meet in i; of the minor leagues to club at the s»me rate until June 23, 191'J, to handle the pension. Byrne limits pensions are usually played on Sundays and holidays, have provision made for a uniform contract, when the latter club's season came to a close. to base ball players who have served on Cali a regular schedule having been prepared. hut for some reason the plan was not carried Hageman therefore claimed that compensation fornia Pacific Coast League teams for 15 Every team is pledged to refrain from profes out. It is simply a question of time, however, at the rate of $400 a month was due to him years, or who have- been a member of any one sional practices, nnd betting on the games is before it is adopted, as it is from the Boston Red Sox from June 23 to team in the league for 10 years and who'were absolutely forbidden by the Panama Canal THE ONLY LOGICAL SOLUTION October 15, 1912. According to the opinion. disabled on the diamond. This would include government. Immediately after the forma Manager Stahl, of the Red Sox, cautioned such ailments as ''charley horse" and other tion of the new league Col. George W. Goeth- of the matter. There then remains the ques Hageman if he went to the Jerse- City Club afflictions causing hall players to get the als, governor of the Panama Canal, announced tion of enforcing the contract. It is one of to be sure and see that its terms were the "blue envelope." The pension-rs shall re that he would not only present the winning the functions of the Fraternity to sort out same as the Boston Club contract, Hageman. ceive 50 per cent, of their salarv while dis team of the season with a handsome pennant, evidenro wherever thrre lias been a violation the opinion says, thought he was only loaned abled, but the pension must not exceed $1200 but would also give various valuable prizes t* »i * contract and place the evidence before to th« Jersey City Club. IB June an a year. There will be no pension lunds, how individual players. FEBRUARY 13, 1915 SPORTING LIFE 11 Side-Lights on Base Ball News of the Pacific Coast o Hose to landing the honor in 1912, when he an unusual young man in another way. He is O DEALING WITH THE PERSON finished second just a few points behind. In a man who acquired most of his money sud MOVEMENTS AND HAPPENINGS 1913 Myers was out in front for the greater denly, but it never turned his head. He is part of the season, but fell down in the clos ALITIES OF THE SPORT ing stages and finished third. Jack Glasscock, still a modest, unassuming, chap, with boyish IN BAUM'S CIRCUIT who showed the way to the rest of the field enthusiasm over everything that appeals to in 1890, was the last of the league batting him. He is a real fan and an owner who is Stories, Both Humorous and Seri leaders playing in a New York uniform. a credit to the game. He entered base ball Rnnyon further comments on the fart that at Denver without much publicity and it was President Berry, of the San Fran the National League has not had a .400 hitter some time before the public became ac ous, Illustrating Thoughts, Hab in 15 years, the last being Kd Delahanty, quainted with his history. He was a nephew cisco Club, Now an Ardent Ad with .408 in 145 sanies in 1899. and Jesse of George Smith, known the world over as its and Characters of Ball Play Bnrkett, with .402 in 138 games the same "Pittsburgh Phil," the race-track plunger. season. Ty Cobb's .412 three years ago was "Pittsburgh Phil" is one of the few race vocate of the Economy System the last .400 average compiled in major league track men who died wealthy. After amassing ers, Managers and Magnates. ranks, although Tyrus has hit above, the a fortune of several million dollars, Phil - of the Pacific Coast League. figures several times since a National Leaguer went broke, but by rare judgment and nerve, accomplished the feat. he regained his fortune and died a million BY CHANDLER D. RICHTER aire. Having no family, Smith left his inoney BY R. S. RANSOM PHILADELPHIA, Pa., February 8. Re The Peregrinations of Mike Mitchell to a sister, niece and McGill, his nephew. LOS ANGELES, Cal., February S. Henry- cently a batch of statistics was published Two months ago the Washington Club an McGill immediately entered base ball and al Berry, now owner of the San Francisco Club, showing the number of men thrown nounced that Mike Mitchell was a free agent though a lover of sport, has none of his fa and one of the biggest of minor league base out by and that he could do business with any club, mous uncle's propensities different catchers, and-- ' 'therrtu for playing the ball men, has come out in de that cared lo bid for his services. He was races in a way that is likely to mean that his fense of the economy system lias been no end of argument ; said , o ,haye be,,,i .negotiating with the New end of the fortune will go hack into the ring, since. Admirers of wrtam , Vo|.k Ameril. ans. In fa(.t, he was generally recently decided upon by the as is generally the case. MeGi|l is now gath Pacific C'oast League, berry catchers have been showing believed to have been a member of just why that particular man the New ering a club that is counted on to offset the has had years of experience York team. It was then announced that popularity of the Federal League club in In in the game and believes that outclassed all others, basing Mitchell his conviction on this dooe. could not agree with ihe new owners dianapolis, and he expects to even up for last for the present season at in regard to terms and that he had been un season's financial loss. Denver was a money least, the league acted wisely Oscar Stanage is a fine and conditionally released. A few days ago the maker last season steady backstop, but w«i and probably will be us in reducing the salary limit announcement appeared in the papers that long as McGill handles the club, as his popu to $5000 a month, and limit would say that he possessed Mike Mitchell had been sold by Manager larity in Denver a better whip than Wa.l is great and he has always ing each club to 18 players. ------_,... ji Griffith, or at least his release had been sold given the fans a game, hard-working, club The single umpire system" will bi-hsne or Ray Schalk, and becailse we nll know it is impossible to sell a that is in the fight from start to finish. yei this is what the fcgures ! ______J______also be used, but Mr. Berry would indicate. It would alal- x?= insists that this was not done for economy's sake, although so appear by these figures B«rrvy Owir Stinigt that Jimmy Archer and Bill it will also work out that way. Killifer were poor peggers, compared to Stall He says: "In a way, we adopted the single age and Sam Aguew, but such is not the case. I In the National Spot Light umpire system for economy. In another way, There arc many things to be considered in -| economy wasn't the reason. I spent two years fighting for the double umpire system in this figuring out the whys and wherefores for one I. C. Uamlngir man ranking so high in this respect. For In the Philadelphia "North American" league. Last year I came to the conclusion I spent those two years fighting for the wrong instance, it's a cinch that more liberties will ABYLONIAN TABLET 4000 Deal and Monn played their cords with be taken with Stanage catching a«d a couple thing. The umpiring last year was so wretch years old has just been un all the acumen of a hungry bear trying ed that I grew disgusted. So did several of of Detroit pitchers who allow large leads off earthed. Said to be "Pop" to eat his reflection in a'pool of water. first than will be '.he case with Schang catch- , B Ansnn's first base ball con the other club owners. We decided to make ing and Bender or-Plank on the mound. It | tract. a change. We figured the umpiring couldn't Hope that the campaign against un be any worse and that it might depends a lot on the pitchers, because with ! truthful advertising won't stop a tail- be better. But some men on the mound the catcher needs a | what if we did do it as an economy measure? ''Grent German effort in end ball club from asserting in the daily Is a business man criticised because he be gatling gun to toss out a base stealer. Some West, 1 ' reads a headline. vVill prints: "Base ball today at 3.30 P. M." catchers get more assists because there are Garry Herrmann try to get Jake Daubert lieves he should economize? Then why should more men taking chances on their arms or on and Grover C. Alexander we be criticised for doing the same thing? '. On account of the criticism hurlea at Base ball is a big business. There a pitcher's poor move toward first. On an Rockefeller, the project to establish a are millions average Ray Sclnlk leads the country, but in and millions invested in it. Take myself, for Charley Herzog says he is a pennant Walter Johnson foundation has been de instance just one of hundreds publishing the figures it was neglected to possibility. We won't believe it until he clared off. of magnates. place the number of steals registered against makes I am in half a million dollars. The same busi out an affidavit. ness rules that hold in other lines must hold each catcher. Tlie percentage against Schalk To avoid collision with the agile Stuffy was by far less than any of his rivals, with Herr in base ball. Why should we be singled out John Lobert has been as harm Mclnnis, Nap Lajoie is thinking of play for attack because we are forced to adopt the Wally Schang and Bill Killifer close up. less as a British naval shell in the third ing on the left side of second base. Wally, however, made more wild pegs that al basemen set this Winter. He caused same business methods that are generally fol lowed runners extra bases than any of the Milton Stock to threaten to jump lowed? There isn't the 'money ia baa* ball to the "A Mann's a Mann for all thit, but that the public thinks." other stars. Killifer's work is really more Feds, Tilly Shafer to stay in retirement, not for that much," declared President remarkable than nny other receiver in this and Eddie Grant to weep over the Gaffney, as he respectfully declined respect. "Kill" had a couple men receiving loss of a regular job. to be held up by one of his substi The End of a his throws during the greater part of the year tute hirelings. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., February ». Re who had to have the ball five minutes before That was a fine wedding present creation Park, on Valencia street, between the runner arrived or they could not put Charles Weeghman handed Hurry Connie Mack expects to whip the Fourteenth and Fifteenth, will be base ball it on him in time. A good base runner gener Fritz. He switched him from Chi base ball dreadnaughts next season headquarters in San Francisco for the next ally got away with a close play at second cago to St. Looey. Barred from Or with a Seet of fast battle cruisers. 21 years. The lease on the grounds held by base on the Phils because of this weakness: ganized Ball, Harry may jump back Ed M. Walter, of Oakland, and his associates. and then Killifer had a poor bunch of pitch to Central High. By making a few passes over was turned over to Henry Berry from the ers to work with aside from Alexander. May- President Chivington, can the base Ju'dson estate, which owns the property, and er is a fine pitcher and trys hard to keep the The International League is not ball sovereigns convert the Ameri the San Francisco Club is in full possession runners close to the bag, but he has a de dead, says President Barrow. Must can Association into a major of the tract of land. Save for cleaning up the livery which naturally permits a lead. The be having a twilight sleep, then. league? premises in a general way, no improvements side-armer, however, used good judgment and can be made this season because of the short knew how to waste pitches which the other Fred Luderus, president of the >• < ' ' nlnitr Unless somebody gets out an in time before the opening of the season, but youngsters on tho Phillies did not know huw Milwaukee German Relief Society, junction, the Athletics will open the Mr. Berry promises that in 1918 the fans of 10 do. They were carefully coached in this has finally given in. He now agrees to season with the Red Soz, at Suibe Park, San Francisco will have grandstand and respect, but seemed to forget or lack control train in St. Petersburg. on April 14. bleacher accommodations that will compare in actual combat. On the other hand, Gowdy, favorably with those which the club was of the Braves, had the greatest pair in the Hazarding a long-distance guess, tho If Judge Landis decides in favor of forced to abandon on Masonic avenue. Thus game, with the possible exception of Collins Reds should be up and Dooin next race. Organized Ball, Charles Ebbets will at endeth one of the bitterest fights in the his nnd Barry, for putting the ball on the run once arrange a Qeorge Wharton Pepper tory of Pacific Coast League base ball, a ner and general handy work in taking throws. New odds will prevail at Jacksonville Day in Brooklyn. struggle that witnessed the withdrawal of Ed Yet he did not stand out strongly in this re next Spring. Connie Mack iias been golf Walter from the Oakland Club, and finally spect mainly because he was handling spit ing all Winter. While business has been bad, the vari this last Fall the sale of the San Francisco ball pitchers and through the fact that the ous relief societies declare that they have Club to Henry Berry by J. Cal Ewing and Braves invariably gave their pitchers a couple Base ball may or may not come from not detected any ball teasers in the Frank M. Ish. The warfare started in the runs lead, which made base stealing a fool the hides of Siberian ponies, but they bread lines this Winter. Fall of 1912, and since then has been main hardy move for opposing teams. always go to the bleacher bunch when tained in one form or another, and was start they are fouled. It is the fervent wish of the owner of ed when Ewin? deposed Walter from the Jones Denies Roasting Kauff the Washington Ball Club that he will presidency of the Oakland Club in December, Davy Jones, the former Detroit outfielder, It's out at last. The Phils' biggest have to pay as big an income tax as Wal 1912. trouble-maker last season was Bill James. ter Johnson next year. who is now a Federal Leaguer, wishes to ] U^ ' Sews Notes deny that he ever criticised Benny Kauff, as ^^ Jack Halls, former Angel heaver, wltl pitch he has been quoted. Davy says that he has ! for the Salt Lake City team this year. Halls nothing but the greatest praise for Kauff. He ball player, to the Richmond International Doc White's has signed bis 1915 Salt Lake City contract. says that he was badly misquoted by the Words of Wisdom scribe who wrote up a roast on Kauff and Club. This move proves Griffith a great fi "Doc" White, former White Sox pitcher, Watson, the Oakland outfielder from the West other young Federal Leaguers. Jones says nancier because he sold the release of a play now managing a club on the Pacific Coast, ern League, has accepted terms, according to a er who had been a free dispatch Manager Christian has just received. that he was asked point blank if Kauff was agent, according to is a college graduate and first attracted atten Watson says he will report on time. as good as Cobb and remarked that he could official dispatches. As long as Richmond don't tion as a pitcher at Georgetown University, hardly be expected to by Ty's equal, because That pitcher Harry Krause, of the Portland kick about payin« a price for a player's re but at that the famous southpaw is not strong Beavers, Is not satisfied with the contract offered he had not been in the game long enough to lease who couid have been secured for noth him by Manager Walter McCredie know as much as the Georgia wonder. It is for college ball players. "Doc" says that and is seeking ing, according to base ball law, nobody else college players do not think fast, desnite their offers from the Federal League is an assured not a knock to be rated under Cobb and will, particularly Washington. fact. Speaker, and Davy says that is as far down superior intelligence and claims that they go Salt Lake City Club officials are so enthused the list of great outfielders as Kauff would McGill an Unusual Magnate up in the air quicker than a lot player. He over the reception being accorded their venture fo if he were allowed to do the selecting. believes that there are. of course, many ex by press and fans of that Jones said in part: "I think Benny Kauff, So much has been printed about James C. city that they are ex McGill that many funs have asked who he is ceptions, but that major league clubs lose in pecting to shatter all records for crowds next of the Indianapolis Feds, is the real star the long run by season. picked up last season. I have noticed that and how such a young man has accomplished giving collegians fat contracts .so much in minor league circles, so we will before they have had minor league experience. Tom Tennant Is enthusiastic over the prospect* I have been reported knocking Kauff, but That their spirit and dispositions will make of the San Francisco Club that story was never secured from mev try to enlighten them. McGill is the young for 1915. Tennant, I est magnate in base ball even now, and has collegians great players in time if they have Incidentally, has not signed his Salt Lake City hardly believe that Benny is as good as Cobb any natural talent and do not let prosperity contract, but he says the hitch Is uothiug conse or Speaker, but he is a wonder and only owned ball clubs long enough to have landed a three pennants at Denver, in the Western get the best of them, is another belief of the quential. kid. I expect him to develop into one of elongated base ball's League. Last season he ran two ball clubs, southpaw. In speaking of the most "Speed" McDonnell. one of the best utility finest. The Feds have treated me Denver, of the Western League, and Indian important positions on a team, White says the players In the Pacific Coast League will wear a royally and I am all for them." apolis, of the American Association. McGill is "keystone sack" has been well-named, as Los Angeles uniform the coming season, Manager one of the most popular magnates in the en no team can hope to win pennants without a Dillon having secured the player from the Ven Mew York Falls t,o Produce Leader tire country with players, fans and mag- | great pair at short and second. He mentioned ice Tigers. Pamon Runyon, of the New York "Ameri- nates alike.' He is in the game for love of ' thefh " Collins-Barry,<"v.ii;"«-"---« Maranville-Evers,vr«i-.ni,iii«.i?..». Tinker-T;«I The St. Joseph Western League Club has sold ean" points out the remarkable fact that uport only and wants a winner at any cost. Evers, and hold your breath the Bancroft- Oeorge Watson, outflelder. to the Oakland Club, New York has not had a batting leader in any Last Summer he lost a large sum of money on Rodgers combination. It is indeed an unusual of the Pacific Coast league. The sale Is condi league in 24 years. It is indeed strange for his Indianapolis Club, but never worried tribute to this pair of youngsters who come tional. Watson was given a try-out last season a city which has possessed so many high-class about expenses. He purchased every avail to the majors this Spring. White says that by the Pittsburgh Nationals. teams and players to have this honor slip able man for the Indians when it seemed as he has seldom, if ever, seen a smoother work Jack Ness has been appointed the 101K cap past. The nearest approach to a batting though they had a chance for the pennant, ing pair around second base and says that it tain of the Oakland team. Manager Christian leader was in 1910, when Otis Crandall had despite the fact that he was a hopeless loser was a fatal mistake for the Cleveland Club has mailed a contract to Peggy Earth, the Oak the highest percentage of any man in the on the season- The Indianapolis Feds were not to have purchased Bancroft, at any cost, land lad who caught for Medicine Hat last National League, but the honor was awarded up in the race throughout the season and after it had exercised its option on Rodgers. year. Earth has nut signed it, as he believes to Sherwood Magee. as Crandall had played finally captured the Federal League pennant, One may not work so well without the other, the terms are too low. in but a small number of games. Willie but McGill never complained about the oppo but as a team, White believes that a manager Orval Overall has been given his unconditional Keeler, while with the New York Americans, sition. Associated with Mc'Gill in all his base would have his "keystone nack" problem release by the San Francisco Club. This action, was second in 1904, ball career Mlved for many years to come. which was announced by Henry Berry, probably a few points behind has been Jack Hendricks, and the Is unprecedented in the history of the Coast Larry, and third in 1905, while "Smiling Al" pair are unlike any other combination in League. Conditional releases have been granted, Orth, always a hard hitter, was third in 1907. base ball. They are more like two brothers Fred McMulliu, the inneUIer, has signed a Los as in the case of Curtly Bernard, and "bushers" when he was used so much in the outfield. than owner and manager, and it is safe to Angeles contract, the condition to the document have been released outright, but never before This pair are the high men for the American predict that they will never part company as being that the Angels purchase his services Crom has a high-class player been released Leaguers, while "Chief" Myeri cam* rery loag is they remain in base ball. ilcGill U Xacoma. •Uf. 12 SPORTING LIFE FEBRUARY 13, 1915
DEVOTED TO BASE BALL MEN ANT) MEASfliES "WITH MAIJOK TOWARD XOXE ANT) rHAlUTY FOR ALL" EDITOU FltAXOIS C. lilCHTER
inevitably to the courts and culminated in a bitter legal bles, of which the end is not yet, that one of the chief attack upon a vulnerable system, the end or result of which sources of all trouble is that, with the tremendous and no one can now predicate. One deplorable effect of this perhaps too rapid growth of the major league system,' the mistaken campaign was public loss nf confidence in this club ownership has become more distant and more imper porting life once universally-respected and all-powerful body; and, con sonal? The personal equation always has been and always versely, petty National Commission resentment of just, will be the greatest^ factor with the vast impersonal public; A WEEKLY JOUBNAL DEVOTED TO THE TWHJ SPOBTS though mild, criticism in such degree as to accentuate the and that is why among players the men with personality BASE BALL AND TRAP SHOOTING. failure of that body's war policy. How much caste the are the public idols, and why, among magnates, certain National Commission has lost is illustrated by the fact that individuals, like Charley Comiskey, have been the greatest THB WORLD'S OLDEST AND BEST BASK BALL JOUBNAU many papers have been advocating the abolishment of the league assets. There is nothing magnetic about a club stock FOUNDED APRIL, 1883. National Commission, even in a state of war. on the ground certificate; absolutely no appeal in alien ownership; and no that "its maintenance is an excessive financial burden," safeguard against disaster in war in invisible leadership. title Registered In the United States Patent Offlc» \a The Sportlnf and that it "has outlived its usefulness," the two major Life Publishing Company. Entered at the Philadelphia leagues and the National Association being deemed capable Post Office as second class matter. of waging effective war single-handed, or by mere agree ANOTHER VETERAN PASSES ment upon methods and policies. This last-named proposi Published every Saturday by tion appears feasible in view of the American League's un N CHICAGO, OX FEBRUARY 5, passed away Ruscoo questionable ability and apparent desire to fight it out alone, I Barnes, a man who was in his day one of the greatest ball Stye ^porting life ^ublt^tnu Companp but we do not subscribe to the declaration that "the Na players the national game ever produced, and whose supVnor 34 SOUTH THIRD STREET, tional Commission is a burden, and has outlived its useful in artistic skill does not even now exist. His time was PHILADELPHIA. PA.. U. S. A. ness." served in the developing period of professional base ball, from 1865 to 187C, and embraced service with the early and Gun Editor THOMAS S. DAXDO...... President WHAT OF THE FUTURE f detached clubs: of the '60s; with the Boston Club, of the FRANCIS C. RICHTER...... Vice-President and EdItor-ln-Chlef is now 3. CUFFORD DAN'r>O...... Seeretsrj-Treaaum and Business Manager first Professional Association, which inaugurated what THOMAS D. RICHTBR...... A«soclate Editor EVIEWING the scant arguments for abolition of the Na known as Organized Ball, from 1870 to 1875; and with the CBAXDLER D. RICHTER...... Associate Editor tional Commission we flnd it no burden to the general Chicago Clu:b, of. the National League, in 1876, the initial Manager R I. DOUGLASS BANDO...... Advertising base ball body, inasmuch us its expenses have been more year of the senior major league. Thereafter he .entered the J. S. PABBY...... Offle* Manner than covered by its percentage of the World's Series receipts. business world and 1 base ball knew him no more, actively; On the point of utility, the history of National Agreement but doubtless he was an, interested observer of the wonder and PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUABY 13, 1915 progress proves incontestably that there must bo some'kind ful development of the game in which he was a pioneer of a central body with authority to make effective in fact as a shining light for over a decade, contemporaneously with Wes well as in theory the rules and principles of the National At Spalding. Al Reach, George Wright, Jack Chapman, still with us Agreement, inasmuch as laws mither construe or execute Fisler, Jim O'Roiirke, and Tim Humane all SOME SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS professional and themselves. Finally, there must be some disinterested body who will bear loving testimony to Barnes' or system, apart from the interested club ownrs, to conserve personal worth. He was one of the greatest second basemen HE NEWS OF A WEEK, as reflected in "Sporting Reach the interests of the players, to protect them against injustice the game ever produced, sharing stellar honors with Al news columns, accentuates the confusing con won T Life's" in the higher ranks and oppression in the humbler classes. in the early days; and was a superior base runner and the Base Ball World, with only the American along the third ditions in and to act as a court of appeal und last resort for the players, derful batsrr.an, his skilful /air-foul hitting condition to start the season, unruffled and as a neutral League in singJy and collectively, as against the leagues and clubs. And base lines necessitating a change in rules specially to olid unit, no matter what may happen, thanks to the zeal, of National Profes so it will be when peace is restored to the base ball world, ize his amazing skill. In the five years resourcefulness of its really great leader, Ban batsmen in 1872, ability and either under the present National Agreement or a new one, sional Association life, Barnes led the league Johnson. During the past week the American League put .374, .338 and .386; and in 187G he some kind of protective compart being indispensable to the 1873 and 187'>, with the finishing touches to its 191") plans without further de .403 and there were sane, safe, and stable conduct of base ball upon professional led the National League batsmen with lay, pending Judge Landis' eagerly-awaited decision in the in all ways, except in number, the basis. The present loss of prestige is due not to system, but in those times pitchers Trust suit case. Incidentally, the junior major league fur the present generation. How pitifully to methods of appointment and procedure, the errors of which equal of the pitchers of nished a stunning surprise by boldly abandoning the economic the real Old Guirdl were accentuated by the mistaken diversion of the National small is becoming the membership of by the National League, and adhering to its policy initiated Commission's judicial functions to executive conduct of war. ' 1^1 former liberal policy of permitting ean equal, 'to say nothing of a superior. During the past is in Central and South America, and that's quits organization the conclusion of the present base ball war may ary field week, the National Commission also held its long-delayed big enough for this generation at least. annual meeting and reorganized upon former basis; and the produce. International League made such considerable progress to ward reorganization that its re-entranco upon another cam THE PLAYERS' FRATERNITY JOURNALISTIC NOTES paign seems assured. At the same time, the American Asso ciation made no converts for, or progress in, its draft-ex HE PLAYERS' FRATERNITY bulges somewhat in this Sam Trane. of the New York "Journal," will flit to th» emption plan. Similarly, the Federal League is now wrest T issue of "Sporting Life." In the New York Appelate South this week. When Sam fills Southward, It Is the tirst sign ling with the problem of the transfer of the Kansas City Court, President Fultz, of the Fraternity, as counsel for of the base ball season, just as the first robin is the harbinger team and franchise to the East with Newark named as the Hageman, secured a reversal of a recent de or Spring In the Nurtli. Sam will go by boat from New York player Kurt to New Orleans, and thence by rail to Murllu. recipient, but probably with New York City as the real ob cision of the New York Supreme Court, in which Ilageman's jective. As the Editorial Section of "Sporting Life" goes complaint against the Boston American Club for breach of Joe S. Jackson, of Detroit. President of the Base Ball to press, the judicial decision in the Trust case is still with his 1912 contract was dismissed. It will be remembered Writers' Association of America, burled his father-in-law at held, and in the meantime the National League is holding that the Boston Club transferred Hageman to the Jersey Albany, N. }'., last week. its schedule meeting in New York, at which will be settled City Club, which employed him nt the Boston salary under a the question whether, or how far, the senior league »ill fol The Brooklyn Chapter of the Base Ball Writers' Associa new contract. In June Hageman was turned back to the of Abe matter of economic legislation. tion of America, hns been organized by the election low the junior league in the Boston Club, which refused to re-employ him, whereupon Y«ger, of the -Eagle," as I.o,-al Representative, and Lester the player reported at the Boston Clubs' park every day and Mice, of the "Citizen," as secretary. at the end of the season sued the Boston Club for salary THE NATIONAL COMMISSION from June 23 to October 15. In. the reversal, the Appelate John H. Gruber has been elected Local Representative for Court, by a vote of 3 to 2, scored the former uniform base Pittsburgh, of the Base Ball Writers' Association of America. HE NATIONAL COMMISSION held its long-delayed an ball contract as "coercive and arbitrary, and therefore, if T nual meeting at Cincinnati, on the 6th inst., and reor held valid, t'o be construed liberally in favor of the player;" Base ball writers who will go to Texas with the New York ordered ganized for the year by re-electing Messrs. Herrmann and and ordered a full trial of the case. The interesting point Giants, Cleveland and St. Louis teams, anticipate being as chairman and secretary-treasurer. to Mexico to report the Jack Johnson-Jess Wlllard flght for their Bruce, respectively, about this decision is that for the first time a Court has dis newspapers. This election was tentative, pending the decision of Judge covered some merit in the old form of contract. Another the National Landis, which may order the dissolution of point is that it lends encouragement to Mr. Fultz's conten Ernest ,T. r.anlgan, who Is located at Lexlngton. Va.. where) Commission. For this reason, also, no important old or new tion that a "player's contract should follow him to a lesser he Is doing the press work for athletics at Washington and Lee business such as consideration of war measures, or the league." Another interesting Fraternity development of the Iniverslty. will be nt leisure during the Summer and thus be revolutionary draft-exemption request of the* American Asso week is an article in our Fraternity Department by President available for base ball work on any paper needing a competent ciation was transacted, and only minor player cases, mostly Fultz on "The Fraternity's Aim," for which we entreat care and experienced base ball man. hanging over, were considered or disposed of. The annual ful perusal, inasmuch as it is a valuable pacificatory con of the National Commission is A» a reault of the decMon of the Detroit News Association te meeting and reorganization tribution at this melancholy time of universal distraction. merge Its morning paper, the "Tribune." with Its erening Issue Joe prescribed by the National Agreement for January 1 of each President Fultz endeavors to make it clear that it is not the S. Jackson and Henry 0. Salslnger hereafter will 1» teamed on tha yar. and had that meeting been held as prescribed, the Fraternity's purpose to war on existing institutions, to destroy Evening News." Mr. Saliingor. for seven yMr, sporting editor of Commission would have been legally installed before the rules and restrictions necessary for stability and discipline, or that paper, will continue to handle the page, while '.Jr. Jacison will Trust Suit was filed, and much delay, uncertainty, and doubt magnates and players. The sole become ban ball and special feature writer for It. The coinMnaUoo. to subvert the relations between In Western newspaperdom. Is regarded as a very itrong one. would have been obviated. No more explanation for the purpose of the Fraternity is to assure the old players fair long postponement of the annual meeting has been rouch- adequate protection in their treatment and the young players Our Baltimore correspondent. Mr. Emanuel Daniel, announces Ml afed than was accorded last year in the matter of the vir relations with their employers especially the unfair or un of the team limit rule and the public draft engagement to Mrs. Miriam A. JUe». or Baltimore. The hippy coupta tual suspension scrupulous minority through legitimate channels of author expect to receiie congratulation upon their redding next June. m«eting rule, of the National Agreement and National Com ity; for which purpose organization of the employe is es This so-called governing body, whose functions, in mission. sential in order to achieve systematic, disciplined, and in Mr Addle L. Richardson, for 19 yean "Sporting Life" corre- the last analysis, are chiefly judicial, in the latter respect telligent paints of contact with the organized employers. scordent from Hamilton. Ont.. mourns the death of hit yeneraM, has done splendid work, and proven itself an almost indis President Fultz's article is temperate in tone, sincere in mother, .ho a judicial body that it fell into the fatal error of endeavoring ID IT EVER OCCUR to the powers of Organized Ball, W conduct a war in sport en legal lines an error that led D who hart been for tome yean facing cumulative trou «c«QUj to Ifin Ball« U Cloud. FEBRUARY 13, 1915 SPORTING LIFE
A WEEKLY DIOBST OP POLICIES, KVEXTS AXD AFFAIRS IN" THE MINOR LEAGUE WORLD
INTERNATIONAL LOOKING UP "astern Association will need all the attractive features it L'an muster to hold the patronage, for the base ball fan, like EW YORK, K Y.. February 8. Slowly, but surely, the af every other human being, likes a novelty and is apt to turn Jflmor fairs of the International League are assuming form and 'o the Federals at the beginning. Jf Then he is apt telb N to stick WEKKLY EDITORIAL DICK.ST OF EVBXTS AND POLICIES IX substance, thanks to a scries of conferences between President f the invaders provide a better attraction, which It will THE NATION-WIDE 1I1.XOR IJ&ACTE ARENA Harrow and a number of his clnb owners during last week's have with an eight-club circuit, including the strongest American League meeting. It is virtually settk-d now that owns in two States, than tue six-club Organized Ball or THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION WORLD IMPARTIALLY RE the Syracuse territory will not be purchased from the New- ganization. It will not be safe, therefore, to send '» com VIEWED BY COMPETENT CRITICS. York State League, owing to the excessive liberation price de paratively weak six-club league into the field against a com manded by President Kartell's league, and the owner? of the paratively strong eight-club league without some added at EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Jersey City franchise are considering the availability of Sche- tractions. The split season just new seems the only added TI. T. Woodruff.. .Chicago, Ills. Jonouli I'agc.... .Montreal. Can nectady, N. Y.. and Now York City as recipients of the attraction in sight. Hartford and Springfield papers have Indiana's. Ird. K." I'." Mediae.*'- - " -...... i..- L. L. Ciooiluj.-ui, .... l>ei.-atu'.'-. Ins. Jersey City franchise and team. There is no probability of 'ost no opportunities recently to call to account the ven A. 1>. Mm-pliy. .. . .Cohmilms. (). E. ulmi[Ue, la. K. II. Kuiid.'gnibrr. .Kail. City. A. L. KU-liardson, llamll'n, Can. the elimination of Toronto or Montreal, as President Barrow erable James H. O'Rourke, which tirades accomplish no real 3. 3. Cory...... St. 1'aul, Mllin. E. T. Carr...... I'eterboro, Oil. is positive that the European war has had no appreciable ef purpose and are hardly warranted. "Uncle Jeems" is not I'-. E. Ilnle.. . I'rovldeu-e, R. I. (icorgo J. Tii-tz.. .Adrian. Midi. fect upon the base lal! situation in the big Canadian to'.vns. a czar, but is rather inclined to be too much .1. Hurry twler.. .I.oiidon, the other way. W. M. l.eaiiv. Ruciu'Ster, N. Y. Can. The International League magnates are a unit with the ex Perhaps he and the league would have W. .M. Turktiuvrrr, Toronto, Out. It. I.. Adam-, Bat. (.'reck. Midi. better success if he 10. B. (U-arhart. .. Nt'wail;, N. .1. Alfred Di-i-i...... Albany, N. Y. ception of Jack Dunn in opposition to the exemption from were more of a ruler. True, he is a bit too zealous for his 1>. (I. Gobro-i... . Alleiitown, Pa. Sid. M. Keller. Saglnaw, Midi. draft plan advanced by the American Association, as they own good in his support of Organized Ball, but whatever Wuin'l Sarokln, Jersey City. N.J. W. E. Cailtt.. .Clunk-Moll. i-S. C. ^laim, that the time has passed when such a move would have else may be said of Jim1 O'Rourke, Albert no one has ever justly O. F. Hobart, HlrminL-lia;". Ala. Ilowi'tt...... Toledo. O. had any beneficial effect as a protective measure drains: accused him of being anything but V. T. I.oewenitell', Mobile. Ala. .Jerry Lyons.... .Augusta. S. C. the on the level. If the time Sidney Holland. .. .Atlanta, it in. salary before the season opens. The letter ANOTHER LEAGUE IN VIRGINIA F. J. Mauulx. Sanr ranc'o, Cal. W...... Tinner.-...... -.-. Jr., Muskeg.. in, V^leh.. Hownr.l W. Angus.. Venke. Caj. .1. 1!. I-iieko, Newport NfW8._-%a. also notifies the players that the National Commission has II. A. liensberjf. .. .I'tk-a, N. Y. Win. IV.irce. MMcMetown. N. Y.. given permission to the league to extend the time for sending T YNCHBURG, Va., February 8. Now that the Virginia .MIeharl Kelly. .Syracuse. N. i'. J. A. Ken-. I'oughkivpaie, N. Y. out contracts to March 1, this month of grace being granted I* League has held its meeting, at which a most vital issue K. M. Hrietz. \V. Walton.. ..SiTHllton. F'a. ...\Vinstu.i. N: C. on account of the unsettled condition of the league. All was definitely decided that of circuit construction and W. .1. Uallazher. \V.-Uarre, I'a. H.11. -I..1. Keaveiiey.Kraveiiey. Lawrence, Mass. Lynchburg was left outside .1. T. .Sliinners. Bfngba'u. N. Y. O. J. Buxb.l.llli. Har~U')iirR, I'a. things considered the International now seems to have the pale of organization, indica H. LI. I!oswirtll..Hoilsto , Tox. A. M. Coodwln.. .Portland, Ml'. passed its crisis and to be assured of existence upon the tions are that another league will get upon its feet and in S. B. Salirie...... Dalla Tvi James II. Lloyd. Br.rUiigton. In. soundest business basis yet achieved in the clude the little city which shoes made famous. The enter .1. oldest of all C. Uoldinuiu.. ...\ustl , Tex. Arthur C. C.ull... .I.ou-cll. Mi's*. minor leagues. prising fans of Clifton Forge are taking the initiative in the .T. II. Tiller. ..Fort Wurt . Tex. II. 1!. Hustoll...... Selma. Ala. movement to A. E. Weaver..Beauuion . Tex. K. T. Cluwan. .... Hulelfh N. C. form a circuit which will take in Lynchburg B. SplSproule...... (Jalvesto , Tex. T. Watllngton. Okli. City. Okla. and the plan may take some definite shape in the event that Miituu ;\i Well.. .. . Wiico'. TCJ. T. \V. L .Ilayerlllll. Mass. &EW E.\GLAXD LEAGUE ILLS the mortgage on the Lynchburg territory is lifted. Even P. L. liuxuaiiiu, N, llavon, Conn. S. .M. RaiMlIn, Wellington. Del. if nothing more T. A. o'Urk'M. results from this activity than has already Hartford, Conn. W. N*. Hustoll, Greensboro. N. C. been accomplished, F. H. Mattoon, Waterbury, Coin. Ralph W. Ileeves. ..I.ynu. Mass. OWELL, Mass., February 5. Conditions in the New Eng the promoters of the proposed league H. ! '. UeJ'lv, Bridgeport, Co in. ArtiiuiArtiiur A. Fink.... Heading. l':\. L land League at the present time are, to use a common have learned the extent of the lieu which serves as a barrier J. A. Frauke. Fort Wayne. I ,d. K. II. Cruwlcy. X. Bed'd. Mass. expression, "all bawled up" and the imbroglio may not be to their progress. If Lynchburg is fortunate enough to get K. A. Sclimldt, C. M. Wagoner, .Taniest'n. X. Y. Ter. Haute, I id. " " ironed out until nfter the settlement of the Federal League a taste of the national sport again, the fans will have to pay A. K. Loer.. . . JCviinsvlllp. lid. Andrew Mntin. Fall River. Mass. about Ed W. Kerr....Seattle. Wash. W. T. Coi-'uran. Charlotte, S. C. suit against Organized Ball. The Federals affect the New $600 due to players who were deprived of their sala J. K. O'J'ti"lon.. .Keglna. Sask. .Inhu Kyau...... Hatersoh, N. .T. England situation in more ways than one, principally through ries for two weeks when the Virginia League tossed to the J. T. Baber.....I.yncliburg. Va. R. C. Mor-ls... ..Durbaui. N. C. four winds the Lynchburg franchise, in 1912. The men who Will' M. Qu'inii'.'.*.''oie'a"n",''x.'v! J" N.' CoiVer.Y. .Spokane, Wash. the threat to invade the "little old league" circuit and establish a minor independent league and also through the backed the club felt that it was up to the league to take the sigmng of several of the star pbyers of the league. Other team over, dispose of the players and pay their salaries. FEBRUARY 13, 1915 incumbrances add to the unsettled condition of affairs, and Again, if Lynchburg becomes a member of the league which rij;Iil now it looks as if the league will experience one of Clifton Forge is endeavoring to maneuver, the city will be the worst seasons in its history. Kven if the Federal League compelled to pay up the money to come in under the pro BASE BALL JEW GAMBLING fails to form a kague in New England the clubs have tection of Organized Ball. The money will then be paid troubles of their own th:it will require considerable work over to the players who have been watting for their salaries before they arc ready to respond when for the first half of June, 1912. The Lynchburg fans may MONG THK VARIOUS RULKS that have affected baseball the umpire calls "play ball." No club, however, has changed location, and pay off the indemnity to join Clifton Forge, but the day is in recent years aud injured it finaiu-iully far more than at A the present writing indications are that the same cities far in the future when this city settles the lien to again be the major league war one of th? most harmful is the base will ngain make up the league. Getting buck to the league come associated with, the other clubs in the *M Virginia ball pool {jumbling, which prevails in nearly all communities State 'League. situation now there are at least three clubs on the market, from the major league cities to the little minor league towns. three clubs without managers, and several without a sufficient Perhaps the chief sufferers are the minor leagues, as the number of players to open the season. Last year xmly evil seriously impairs the average patronage of the games, a THE TRI-STATE PROBLEM few of the clubs made mon^y, even the Lawrence Club, which as the passion for base ball pool eats up miu-h moicy which won the pennant, failed to be »i success financially, because would otherwise be spent in the open at the ball parks. In ARRISBURG, P»., February 8. With rumors going the at the close of the season Louis Pieper, manager and Connecticut the Eastern Association has suffered so severely part H rounds that the Tri-State League will not open its sea owner, decided to get out of Lawrence, and immediately that the Legislature is to be asked to son, President George Graham conies to bat with the an pass a law aimed opened negotiations with the owners specifically at base ball pools. While the present Connecti of the Lynn franchise, nouncement that* the league will be very much in the field with the result that he succeedjd in getting control of cut statutes prohibiting gambling in varijns forms cover the and that in all probability the circuit will be increased to dub. Pieper's departure from Lawrence left that city in this subject, it is hoped that a definite bill will serve to pre a eight clubs. The six-club circuit did not appeal much to muddle and a< yet no successor has been chosen, and vent the violators from finding loopholes as they havo usual it is the fans and it is likely that York, formerly * member of understood that the men in ohr.rge would rather sell the ly done in the past whenever attempts have been made the league; and Camden, N. J., will be added to the circuit. by club than continue without Pieper. Haverhill, too, is with the authorities to stamp out this evil. The bill, according to The league meeting has been, called for February 15, and out a manager, and the owners are trying to secure report, will be drafted by Sidney W. Challenger, of liridge- some the affairs of the organization will then be straightened out. one .who will take over the sto^k. In Lowell, the death port, official scorer and schedule builder of the Eastern As of While the league was a heavy loser last season, several of Manager Gray left that club in & lamentable condition sociation and president of the Eastern Base Ball Writers' and the clubs are known to favor an increase of the salary here, too, no field director has been chosen and Owners Association. While last season was exceptional i n many limit instead of a decrease. It is likely that this move will Roache and Kennedy have announced that the franchise ways, and although various other reasons were advanced for is be a benefit to the league if adopted. The class of ball has for sale. At Lewiston a new ma - ii*ger, Mike Lynch, formerly the financial failure of many of the minor leasue clubs, it been steadily retrograding, instead of progressing, and the of the champion Lawrence team, h:^s been signed, and while was generally admitted that the operation of base ball pools independent clubs in this section are paying almost as much this aggregation has not been very successful in the past played quite as prominent a part, if not more so, in money for men to play one game a week »s the Tri-Statf> the the owners feel confident that \vith Lynch at the helm bet falling off of gate receipts as the ye^tr before. This is ex clubs have been paying for six days A week. In this manner ter results will be obtained. The Manchester Club is another plained by the fact that industrial conditions were worse the interest of the fans has been permitted to lapse, and one that is on the block for the highest bidder and this, club than in other seasons and fans who at other times had had their affections have turned to independent ball, A de will in all probability be transferred to some other enough money to play pools and attend games as well had city, crease in the salary limit will mean the end of the league to inasmuch as last year a semi-professional team secured the choose between them last season. The majority of them before the close of the season, but an increase, while entail se grounds for all Saturday dates and the league club was lected the pools. In commenting upon the subject the ing a struggle for a time for some of the clubs to keep their obliged to transfer many games, and in the end failed to ,Waterbury "American' 1 well said the other day: heads above water, will eventually mean a prosperoul and emerge from the schedule with anything but debts on the strong little organization. "There are always those who contend that any man ledger. Portland, Worcester and Lynn look to be the money who wonts to see a base ball game will not stay away winners next season, although if a capable successor and play base bull pool* in preference, but the argu to the ment is not held up by actual facts. There were in late Manager Gray is secured for the Lowe4l team this club, BASE BALL IN OHIO this city last Summer any number of young men in the too, ought to jump into the mon^y circle. shops who in other years have been regular attendants F OLFMBUS, O., February 8. Of all the cities located in at the Reidville grounds, who saw hardly a game in Vj Ohio State League territory, and whicli have been on 1914. Instead they had a lot of fun slipping a quarter THE EASTERN ASSOCIATION or half a dollar into the base ball pool and watching the doubtful list, Ironton is leading at making an effort the progress in runs made of the team selected. While, to return. Lexington, Portsmouth and Charleston arc there is about as much chance of winning in a base ball ATERBt'RY, Conn., February 8. Now that the direc counted upon as being reasonably sure to line up again. Tool as there is in policy, the average man who plays W tors of the Eastern Association have definitely decided Chillicothe is not considered as a base ball graveyard, but it figures that it costs little to get in and he has a lot on a six-club circuit, they may is well continue their policy new backers and officers will be needed there. At Ironton, of fun for his money, with the additional chance, long of caution and prepare to conduct a championship series Mayor Hannan is interested in giving his city a club under ns it is, of sometime 'copping' the prize. It has been with a split season, providing fur two championship due to this class of men largely thftt base ball clubs teams new control, and it may be that proper parties will come for in minor league cities fail of support, and when money and a play-off at the end of the season, unless the same ward at Chillicothe* At Huntington, W. Va., the most na is scarce and the basp ball pools flourish it is the club team wins twice, which is not often the case. They would tural rival of Charleston, there may be a revival, and it is owner who suffers. If Mr. Challenger can draft the right have a hard road to travel under ordinary circumstances, possible that Maysville, Ky., will come back into line. Dur kind of a bill and get it through the Legislature with but, with the Federals apparently determined to start an ing the seven years of the Ohio League's existence there has the aid of such law-making friends as he has at Hart eight-club league in this section, it behooves the Eastern ford, he will accomplish not been a season in which a squad of players was not pre something of real benefit to base Association to make its circuit .is attractive as possible. ball. For if the pools continue to grow in popularity as The pared for advancement. To continue this laudable work of they have in the l»Rt few years, there will be no base merger with the New England League would undoubtedly helping young players to get started upward is the aim of ball on which to play the pools, a fact which the short have been the best course, but since that has been declared the league's reorganizers. "Whether the present officers will sighted and ever fickle base ball fan probably doesn't impossible, and since there do not seem to be eight good continue is a matter of doubt. The main thing now is to consider.'' cities for the league, the six-club league is the only solu co-ordinate six or eight cities so that no foe of Organized Pool gambling has had injurious effect upon all leagues, tion of the vexatious problem. But six clubs won't so in Ball will ever be able to call attention to the death of the fnajors~as well as minors, and is one of the evils affecting a straight season; with a split season there's some chance. Ohio State League. the game, which, far more than the major league war, have It may make the league look lilcc a Class D organization to raused progressive decline in attendance everywhere. Four the fans, but they will forget that part of it quickly enough years ago the National Lemgue and American League pledged if they are reminded that the tail-ender of the first series DOWN TO SIX CLUBS themselves to a campaign of extirpation of pool-gambling, and may be the winner of the next. At any rate, it's worth a some efforts in that direction were made at the time. But trial, even more so than the straight six-club circuit, which D RIDGEPORT, Conn.. February 8. President O'Ronrk* the movement lacked force and persistence and no permanent was tried two or three years ago and found wanting. If has steered his F.asteru Association away from the relief was effected by it. The Connecticut experiment will the Federals, in their proposed minor league in this sec amalgamation scheme for the present at least. At a meet te watched with interest everywhere in the hope that it will tion, take in the seven strongest rities in the Eastern Asso ing of the league directors on the 1st inst., only the Hart point the way for effective restraint upon * demoralizing and ciation and the New England League, possibly adding 1'rovi ford and Springfield Clubs appeared to favor amalgamation Injurious form of vice. dwus* for th« «i«luh, aa seem* M b« the present plan, the with the Xew England League. The; were overruled, u4 14 SPORTING LIFE FEBRUARY 13, 1915
A WEEKLY DICEST Ol-' POUCIBS, EVENTS A XD AFPAIliS IN THK MINOR I-EAtHT. WORLD
then the directors took the bull by the horns and voted to have been forced to disband or take some city that was the proper thing to do, we can't see it that way and think drop Waterbury and New Britain, and to run for a season really not desired. If Mr. John S. Barnes, who will man lliat it should never have received consideration by the upon six-club basis with a circuit made up of Hartford, age the club, can get a team together that can battle with directors. While the directors are right in their argument N«w Haven, Bridgeport and New London, in Connecticut, the leaders for the greater part of the season, it is be that the rule in question will give the young players a better and Springfield and Pittsfield in Massachusetts. The matter lieved that the club and league will enjoy greater financial chance to stick in this league it is also true that the young of a double season was deferred until the schedule meet prosperity than has been its lot in recent years. Until sters would have a better chance of "going up" sooner if ing, but schedule-maker Challenger was ordered to prepare Aberdeen was selected as the city to complete the circuit, two or three experienced players were members of the team. two schedules, one for a single race and the other for a the other clubs had done virtually nothing toward prepar Several scribes in the league tried to kill the rule by ham split-season race. The usual race will start April 28 and ing for the coming season. As a result the next four weeks mering it; however, their efforts proved fruitless. close September 6, while the two-season schedule will pro- will find all of the clubs quite busy gathering their talent vide two distinct races, the firm beginning April 28 and and arranging for the opening of the season on April 20. closing July 4. .and the second L-egiuniug July 5 and clos KITTY LEAGUE MOVEMENTS ing on Labor Day. September 0. Bq this arrangement the club winning the first series will play a championship se- ATLANTIC LEAGUE ALTERNATIVE , Ky., February 7. Dr. N. W. Cox, of Cairo, ,ri»s of five games with the club winning the second season * Ills., and C. C. Gosnell, of Vincennes, Ind., are promi race. The champion club will then play a post-season series OUGHKEEPSIE, X. T., February 8. The Atlantic League nently mentioned for president nf the Kitty League to suc with the New England League's champion team. P appears destined to become n thing of the past unless ceed Dr. Prank H. Bassett, who resigned to locate in Texas. affairs throughout the circuit take a sudden and radical Mr. Gosnell has held the office before and made a competent change. The league as it now stands is an impossibility, ac president. Owing to the rivalry between Paducah and Cairo COLONIAL LEAGUE CONTRACTS cording to the belief of many of its strongest supporters. In a president from either city would undoubtedly prove un the first place, the jumps from one town to another are en satisfactory. Vincennes was not a member of the league last ROVIDENCE, R. I., February 6. Some of the writers of tirely too long and the expense too great to permit a league year, but is an applicant to return. The proposed reduction P base ball on the New England League and Colonial with such small drafing power to thrive; secondly, the play in the salary limit to $600 per mouth is not expected to League circuits are making capital of the fact that the con ers demand entirely too much money and do not stop to meet with favor in Paducah or Cairo, ns the fans realize that tracts recently sent to players in the Class C league were consider that the backers of the various teams hfeve abso good ball players, even though they be without league ex mailed from President Coppen's headquarters in this city, lutely no chance to make money and that they, the players, perience. do not have to play for such small salary and instead of being forwarded by the managers of the different are really harming themselves and preventing their advance they are about as much chance to advance in independent clubs. President Coppen declares that there is no violation by their hold-up tactics.. The general sentiment in, the New ball as in Organized Ball. The salary limit of $850 last year of any National Association rule in this procedure, as Sec York section of the organization favors the disbandment of would have been nil right had all the clubs remained within tion 26, Article I, of tbe Agreement gives this power to a the Atlantic League, with a reorganization on Hues which it, but, as has always been the troub|e with the Kitty league. The Colonial League found it necessary to mail con will not only make the league a better one from a playing League, the limit was exceeded several hundred dollars by tracts directly to the players this Winter, in view of the standpoint, but will also cut the expense almost in half. The some of the clubs. fact that one of the managers had disregarded orders by feeling is strong that the league must return to its original giving releases to certain members of his club last Septem form and be composed entirely of teams representing cities ber. The Colonial League has applied for Class B protec in the Hudson River Valley between New York and Albany. A NEW MINOR LEAGUE tion, and until this matter is settled the President is sending In this way the transportation is cut down, as boat travel contracts to the playera. Later the managers will have the would be back in vogue and the teams could return to their OCKFORD, Ills., February 6. The Bi State League, com power to sign them. President Coppen also volunteers home towns each night, thus obviating hotel bills which eat R posed of Rockford, Aurora, Freeport, Beloit, Madison, further interesting information. He says that th« contracts up most of a minor league club's profit. Unless this move Racine, Ottawa and Streator was organized here on the 26th are practically identical with those of last season, with the is made it is likely that Poughkeppsie and at least two other inst. Mr. B. M. Parsons, of Madison, was elected president exception of a clause which states that hereafter, unless a cities will oppose the continuation of the Atlantic League and secretary, John Croon, of Rockford, being chosen vice- player receives an increase of at least five per cent, in his with its present circuit. piesident. The salary limit was made $1100, exclusive of salary he will become a free agent. Cuts have been made a manager-player. The team limit will be 12 men after May in a few cases, but even so the players are bound to the 15. A guarantee of $35 a game on weekdays and $65 on clubs by the reserve clause. In conclusion President Cop- PLAYING GAME SAFE Sundays, rain or shine, was adopted. Holiday receipts will pen states that "the Colonial League does not intend to be pooled. The schedule probpMy will call for 126 games. pool playera and distribute them to the various clubs, the KLAHOMA CITY, Okla.. February 8. With a papula- Each club will put up $550 forfeit. AH cities were repre men returning to the teams with which they played last O tion that would warrant a Class C classification the di sented except Racine, which sent word it would enter. The a«ason." rectors of the Western Association have decided that they Hockford Club declined a proffered berth in the I. I. I. will remain in Class D for another year at least. Tliere is League, preferring to cast its lot with a now and ambitious apparently no reason to believe that the league could not organization rather than join with such an old and much bat NOT FOR AMALGAMATION hold up its end as a Class C league, but, with conditions ns tered league as the Tearney organization. they are, it was decided that it would be foolhardy to tack D OSTON, Mass., February 8.—President Tim Murnane, of $200 a month on the salary list when the class of ball would the New England League, has won his battle against the not be raised enough to make this expense necessary. The IN PRECARIOUS CONDITION consolidation of his organization with the Eastern Association, Western Association, as it ia constituted, boasts of 250.000 notwithstanding th« inclination of some of his club owners to population, which is 50,000 more than is necessary for it to EW YORK, N. Y., February 8. The annual meeting of take a chance with the alluring proposition. At the league become a Class C league, and as a base bail circuit it classes N tlie Atlantic League will be held in the office of President meeting, on the 4th inst., several things were definitely dis with many of even higher classification, but the directors are Rosslyn M. Cox, in this city, on March 9. The affairs of posed of. One was the proposed consolidation with the Con wisely thinking of the future, as they realize that after a this league are in somewhat chaotic condition on account of necticut organization; another waa reduction to .six-club basis; year minor league base ball will again be on a healthy and the difficulty of making desirable club shifts. The Middle- and the third was the double-season plan. Assurances were firm basis. Oklahoma City, with its 60,000 population, could town Club is a doubtful proposition; the Asbury Park team given by the several club owners that they would maintain easily support a Class B or Class A team, but will have iis is to be shifted to either Gloversville or Amsterdam, N. Y.; their connection with the old league upon the existing eisht- hands full competing with its smaller rivals with a $1200 a the Danbury Club seeks the to-be-abandoned Jersey City club basis. The Manchester franchise probably will b» sold month limit in force. The European war and the cotton territory; and the Perth Amboy Club will decide within a by Fred Lake to ex-pitcher Keady, at present base uall and situation have caused a shortage of money in many of the month whether it will be able to keep going another season. foot ball coach of Lehigh University. This enterprising young towns in the league and this was given as another reason To add to the distress of the league, there is a factional man has a 10-days' option on the Manchester Club, which will why the organization should not change its rating. fight on against the re-election of President Cox. If the be taken up if a league committee can secure the Manchester Atlantic League can ride this gale it will achieve wonders. ball park, which is co%-eted by the promoters of the proposed New England Federal League annex. A pleasing announce THE BEST INNOVATION ment of the meeting was that in all probability the veteran MINOR MENTION Arthur Irwin will manage the Lowell team a move that ACON, Ga., February 8. Tlie Macon Club, of the South would add to the dignity, prestige, and welfare of the league, M Atlantic League, recently secured the consent of the di URING THE PAST WEEK the capable Tri State League as Irwin is a wise base ball man, and especially familiar with rectors of that organization to permit boys and girls under D leader, President George M. Graham, issued the gratify all of the minor league angles of the game. 12 years of age to attend the ga'nes in Macon free. The city ing information that he had had on behalf of the league set will erect a stand to accommodate the youngsters and will tled the debts of the York Club, whose franchise was taken also place a man on the gate to see that the courtesy is not over by the league during the 1914 season. Through the INTERSTATE LEAGUE UMPIRES abused. This is indeed one of the greatest moves ever made institution of suit on the bond by the club officials with the by any club and is one that should be adopted in both minor league, President Graham realized $1045. The liabilities LEAN, N. T., February 8. One thing the Interstate and major league circles, but should be limited between were $1345.67. The settlement was better than expected, O League it cure of for next season, and that it a first June 15 and September 1, in order not to encourage truancy even by the league officials. class staff of umpires. President J. A. Lindsey has mailed from school, etc. Get the boys end girls interested in base contracts to Del Hughes, of Elmira; Edward T. Cleary, ball before they are old enough to afford to patronize the THERE'S ANOTHER ROW in the Virginia Leaene. The of Medina; and James Davie, of Troy. Both Hughes and game and they will never lose irterest and will continue to * Rocky Mount people, who succeeded Richmond in the Oleary were reserved by former President William Duke, Jr. attend the game when they grow older. "Sporting Life" Uague, agreed to pay $500 for the Richmond players. Now Hughes gained the title of the "gentleman umpire" by his suggested this plan years I>EO, but the ingrained conservatism the League directors claim that llic $500 should go into the work last season. His work around the circuit stamped him of the magnates prevented its adoption. When boys and longne fund while the Richmond club owners, who have just as a first class whiter, and his manner of handling games girls get their interests set in nnother direction it is a hard entered the International League, declare that the money be and players made him a favorite wherever he went. He was matter to interest them in somt'thing else when they grow longs to thorn as the Virginia League sold only the terri seldom in trouble with the members of the opposing teams older, and an the national pastime base ball should be instilled tory to the International League. Only» four players re and never in wrong with the spectators. Cleary is another into the youngsters. mained to be sold and it was for these the Rocky Mount umpire whose work attracted attention. His eye seldom Club paid the $500 now in dispute. missed the close ones, and few were the kicks called by his decisions. He has a brother in the same line of work in the A HAVEN FOR TOLEDO HE FUTURE OF THE harassed Illinois-Missouri League New York State League, and he had a chance to work in T is once more decidedly doubtful. The clubs have been that league last Summer; but President Duke refused to re T OLEDO, 0., February 8. President Heilbroner, of the Cen- mailing contracts to reserved players, but this has been lease him. Davey is well known throughout Pennsylvania 1 tral Leagu?, has made application for the Toledo territory. only a precautionary measure, in compliance With National and this section of New York as a player in the days of the He it also figuring on adding Youngstown, O., and Erie, Pa., Association rules. President Charles A. Cline resigned on old Interstate league, from 1906 to 1909. He always proved to his circuit, making it an eight-club league. The five towns left February 4, and now only Champaign feels inclined to con a favorite with the fans, and they are many who will wel from last season are: Dayton, 0.; Grand Rapids, Mich.: tinue the unequal battle for life, as Kankakee. Streator and come him to his official duty this seasom Terre Haute, Fort Wayne and Evansville, Ind. Toledo turned La Srtlle are strongly disposed to abandon the game for a up its nose at the Central last ytar, after being deserted by season at least. the Association, only to have a Southern Michigan club thrust STIMULUS TO NORTHWESTERN on it. History shows that the club starved to death. How RESIDENT F. R. WEEKS, of the disrupted Wisconsin-IHi- their pride and nois League, is trying to form a minor league out of the a pos- ever, Toledo fans believe they could swallow P C BATTLE, Wash., February 8. Instead of facing patronize the Central League, as there are some good towns in debris left by the withdrawal of Southern Wisconsin and >J sible weakening of the circuit, the Northwestern League, the circuit given above. There was formerly great rivalry Northern Illinois clubs to form the new Bi-State League. Mr. with the re-entry of Aberdeen to the organization, will be between, Toledo, Fort Wayne, Dayton and Grand Rapids, Weeks will use Appleton, Marin?tte, Green Bay and Osukosh even stronger than in 1914. Aberdeen will take the place towns were in the old Interstate League. Also, as the nucleus for a Uagu* composed entirely of Northern city when these of Ballard, and it is unquestionably a far superior Toledo saw some good base ball in the battles with those Wisconsin towns. from a base ball standpoint. Ballard was gifen th» fran cities. , chise when Portland tired of supporting and running ono HE LEXINGTON, KY., CLUB, through Secretary Tom team in the Pacific Coast League and another one in the T Sheets, has made application for admittance to the Cen Northwestern League, and Ballard, which is a suburb of NORTH CAROLINA LEAGUE MOVES tral League. Th« application has been approved by Evans Seattle, was given the franchise. That Ballard did not come ville and Dayton. Grand Rapids, Terre Haul* and Fort up to the league standard is not to be denied; and Aber INSTON-SALEM, N. C., February 8. At their meeting, Wayne are ta be beard from. deen, although slow in taking to the idea, is sure to prove W held in Greensboro several days ago, the directors of a valuable addition to th« league, especially if the new the North Carolina League decided to adopt the rule which THE VIRGINIA MOUNTAIN LEAGUE, which disbanded in owners can place a team on the field that is capable of prohibits any club in the league from carrying more than 1 raid-season last year, is to be^reorganized at a meeting competing with its rivals. Had Messrs. Barnes and Ber- one man who has played in more than 15 games in a league to be held at Clifton Forge, Va., in the near future. Th» trand been unable to get tbe necessary capital to place the rated higher than Class D. This rule is very unpopular in promoters hope to include L/nchburg, Danville and Seaaek* team in Aberdeen, it it DO aecret that the league would tht various citiia of the leayn* and whale it ma/ have be so ia their circuit. FEBRUARY 13, 1915 SPORTING LIFE National Commission National Association ,o DECIDES TO REMAIN ON tside, and (lie franchise, if they so wished. "And," ho Dm^^-^^^^^s OFFICIAL NEWS GIVEN OUT added, "following this policy in a way, we of uis organization. Kadi president intimated made Hugh Duffy an offer of the franchise. tliat there was no direct cause wby the Comuiis- There is no secret FOR PRESENT blon should SECRETARY FARRELL about this. I talked with be retained." Duffy in the corridor of the Quincy House, when the last New England meeting was in Matthews Case Decided progress, and put the matter up to him. He Re-Elects Chairman Herrmann and CINCINNATI, O., February 4. The Na turned it down. 1 ' tional Changes in League Membership Board was reversed in a finding hand THE PROPOSED Treasurer ed down by the National Commission today. CIRCUIT Brace, Bat Fights Shy when the latter body ninde an award of $'J91.- and Franchise Transfers Noted MacKinnon refused to name the other cities 63 against the Newport News Club, of the in the league, although he went so far as to of Important Action Pending the Virginia League, in favor of former Manager Recent National Board De remark that Hartford and Springfield were the Harry Matthews, of that club. Matthews' only^places in the Kastern Association which Trust Suit claim for salary from August 1. last, the day were the real goods.go He thinks the Eastern Decision* he was released, until September 12, 1914, cisions Player Purchases Noted Association is in really worse condition than the day his contract is alleged to have ex the little old New England League, and de clared that the fans were getting sick of the SPECIAL pired. was disallowed by the National Board, TO "SPORTIXGLIFE" but after reviewing the evidence the Com AUBURN, N. V., February 5. Headquar way a few magnates teamed together to trim CINCINNATI, O., February 8. The Ni- mission ruled that the above amount should ters of the National Association of Proles- i the people. In connection witn this he called tioiial Commission held its long-deferred an be forthcoming to the manager, as his release sional Leagues. The following attention to the Pieper-.N'oonan deal in Haver- chanaes | hill and Lawrence last year. Although nual meeting hero on Saturday and reorgan was not in accordance with the terms of his ______among clubs in the minor Mac contract. Kinnon didn't name any city in the circuit, ized with the election Of Au leagues were announced to- he talked favorably iay by Secretary John H. enough of Portland, gust Herrmann as Chairman Fur- Springfield and Hartford in a general way t« and John E. Bruce as Secre rell, of the National Associa' tary-Treasurer. At the after NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE noon session it was deemed best to postpone the election The Retirement until after Judge LijnUis' de of Magnate Ccleman From cision in the Trust suit had the Scranton Cub a Matter of General beeu handed down at Chi Regret The New players cago; and so onjy a lot of Club Director. of the Portland, Ore.. I.ynn, Providence ur L'jwell. minor players' cases were Club, in the Northwestern disposed of. At the evening 'BY M. W. WALTON* League, are transferred to A COMING BASE BALL GIANT session of the Commission the S when it won its pennants, f.»r whk-li the several N. C.; the franchise and players of the Sacra B. Ward, the Brooklyn Federal backer, will Jtabt, and the election managers were given all tlw rredlt: but when hard mento Club are transferred to Salt Lake City, bo the was proceeded with. hick «tiuck the team, it was Hddie biggest base ball man in. the country. In explanation of the move Chairman llerr- alone who wan Utah, and the territory of Salt Lake City is Ban Johnson, Garry Herrmann and a clique Mamed ami had to stand tho panning. Since he tlrst added to the Pacific Coast League. Territorial mauii said: "While we decided to reorgan ti»ok hold. Mr. Colcman tried to give his pat run* good of those fellows have been running things to ize, we likewise decided not to make any rights of the Virginia League to Richmond, suit themselves now for a good many years, hall, and this fact i* generally appiedated now. .Mr. Va., move for any of the players that are likely CAileman give* us his rca*w for rot it ing the neces are transferred to the International but their time is pretty nearly ended. We've to be involved in any decision that the court sity of giving mi/re Ume to his bakery business. He League; the territory of Denison, Tex., and got 'em on the run. Why, down in Connecti might make at Chicago." will have less worries in the future and lie has the that of Paris, of the Texas-Oklahoma League, cut, when they found we were really serious best wishes of have been added to the Western Association. THE DRAFT EXEMPTION QUESTION eveiyone who Knew* him. The new of in regard to coming into their territory, they ficers of the Scranton Cluh are: Kobert W. Alien, tried to bluff us by claiming The NATIONAL BOARD DECISIONS CommisAlon went into the question of pi evident, and \V. t;, O'Mallcy, secretary. "Bobby" THE lifting it an old player himself. understands the came thor The National Board of Arbitration has MILLIONAIRE MANUFACTURER, the draft from the Class AA leagues, Robert and after a discussion it was announced that oughly, and is really determined to put Sc"iwiti>n on handed down the following decisions dealing Plant, of New London, would go to the the the map again thi<* season. Manager Couglillii last with players and clubs in minor aid of Organized Ball and would finance a question was such an important one "not week league base only to the minor leagues concerned, but also sei»t cut contracts to ail players on the reserve ball: league to help out his old friend, Jim to numerous base ball ) list. There arc a number of th?m wlio will not Is; O'Rourke, president of the Eastern Associa players" that further seen on the ] owners at Ixwell wlio are willing to Mil. ter Judge LamllB has handed down a derision In of a $!iOft iiole which 1* still owing, and wlih-h. mtt- By Louisville, Ky. "Polly" McLarry to Chi might stand for this move, and in the Eastern Asso the Feds* suit other radical moves will be made. sidc of the $8 citdh shewing n. City, Mlch. Ray Brubaker to New Organized dollars in sal.irtcs and expenses each year, the and the guarantees paid to $624<>. It Is >;dd tho only York (A. L.I. Hall. The New England minors are lied up two other By Washington, lo agreements for one and four yeats and an attempt major leagues being compelled to foot tbe club In tho Til-State that dirt K-tter than Al D. C. H. Hedgepeth and C. to brea.k these Mils. I hear that the American League ien town was HarrirtMirg. nhMi was helped out Barton to Scranton. Pa. would mean HtlgaUon in the courts. favors a by tha If live OinneetK'Ut dubs wlA to tie up t« large, change that will save tbis money. It is believed sale of players. All the directors have expressed a By Toledo, O. Hengesi Stebblns, Beetle and thriving that Presidents Johnson and wii!inffn«ss to continue during !0ir>, and President Walters to Flint. cities, why not make a deal with the Oblonlal Toner can settle .ill Mlch.: Sharkey to Adrian. League for New Bedford, Fall River, Brockton and disputes in their respective circuits without arbi .Max s. nrdman. Dr. A. H. Kalllrt and Croice H. Mlch., and Crossmnu and Nlchols to Jackscn, Woonsockct tration and that the minors Hardi'.cr have been chosen delegates Mlch. are four good ball towns. President ran look after their to tlie league James O'llourke, of the Kastern Association, writes ti own affairs with similar reunite. 'We are well mwtlng iu Philadelphia. l!v Milwaukee Leo McGraw to Grand Rapid!, say that there is no able to manage our own affairs.' said an Ameri Mli-ii. desire among tlie member* of hU can League man By league to create a new combination, except Messi;?. to me yesterday, 'and we are NEWS NOTES Denver. Colo. Butcher to Indlananollfl. Caiey, of Springfield, and rlarUin, of Hartford. ready to procowl on those lines. The National The Tyancastcr Tri-statB By Indlaiianolls James Galloway to Denver. League men are fully able to protect themselves. League Huh \!> anxious to secure first baseman I>eal of the \Vilkes-Bafie Club. PLAYKRS CLAIMED NEWS NOTES There is no ill feeling or friction, but base ball l>eal lives In Lancaster js In such a condition just now that the two ma and is wanted to manage the Secretary Farrcll also notes the following Michael J. trnch haa been appointed manager of jors will get better results if they operate in Lancaster team. releases and drafts in major and minor base the Lewlston team, of the New England League. dependent! v. Incidentally, let me say that some ball: Louis Piaper was naturally eo.aewhit, dlsippointed to lose Mlko thing will'be done to put the game oh a paying Newark. N. J., has claimed the following Lynch, Ids fast and heady shortstop. basis. I think tbe i'eds bare had enough of NORTH CAROLINA LEAGUE but Joe Bums, of the Lewiwton team, offered the war.' '* Jrafted players under th* waiver rules: Cadore, money and that settled from Wilkes-Burre: Appletou. f.-oni Kort Worth: Lynch'9 status. On the Cli:il»ek, from Ilarrishurg: Bobby Keeler is the only umpire reserved by the same day Editor Wathen, of the New The Charlotte Club Likely to l*ell, from Seattle; New England League, York "Herald," which is considered a strong Have a Dif lOdwurd Donald, from Waco, Te\.. and Howell, and i'. Is a oueMlon if ho i-an from Chattanooga, Tenn.. all drafted by Brook be held under a contract if b»eh contract ha* hcrit Organized Ball paper, touched upon the same ficult Task Making Up a Team Owing thanged to his disadvantage and without his con- subject as follows: lyn. Omaha, Neh., has claimed Tipple, who was to Inability to Use Veterans. drafted by Indianapolis.^______scut. "Voluntary dissolution of the National Com mission, the supreme court of base ball, is the BY \V. V. latest retrenching schedule of Organized Base COCHRiA.NE THE INTERSTATE LEAGUE Ball, according to two men closely related to thft CHAIU.OTTK. N". ('.. Febmiry e.--.Vi It Is now Mil THAT MINOR ALLY sport. This drastic move Is occasioned, not by about three mnnthn hefotc tlie Charlotte team will threats of court actions nor any disagreements airemMo for Spring pr»rti(*e. Interest Is increasing in The League to Expand to Eight-Club Basis Tfftween the present powers of Organized Base the city in regard to next Peasou's team. At tho Promoter MacKinnon St-Il at Work on Hfe Ball, but because the leaders are of the opinion Winter meeting of clnU owners, it was decided to cut Independent All-New England League Under the Lead of President James A* that base ball has reached an individual stage the high-iiaM men down tn one. he being the man where each body is capable of handling its own ager. So far. the most part of the team will have A Diserved Tribute to President R. B* Lindsey, Succeeding William Dick, Jr. business without help from a rival concern, ac abundani-e of new fa*'es. Tllo Hornets lost several cording to these two men, one of whom Is of their last year's lie.it player* by draft and sales, BY WIUJAM QL'IXN a man anil for years prominent in the official life of the Na they will be missed very much hy the local fan" OIjEAN\ N. V.. Febma ry «. A H dffli W as to tional League Pitcher Ledhetter \\fls sold to tho Detroit Americans, PORTLAND, Me., February 6. With *» and the other a high officer of tbe visit her* of Hugh MacKinnon, accredited whether th« Inteistale Leajjtio would bo in extet«nc* minor lea cues. The National League official de outflelder \Vei6cr to tho Philadelphia Nationals, and in li»l'i van put at rest on January 24-. at * meetlnff clares that the numerous financial reverses of outfleldiT Hartle was drafted by Birmingham. of th3 agent of the Federal League, and official in of the icagtie. Southern league. vestigator fur the held ut the ne>w .Samuels Hotel, at last year caused the owners of each major league \Vetscr and Hartlo were the lead proposed independent NTew Jamestown. All tho flubs wlilcli wore memlx?rs *if to investicate the rush outlet with more ing fteldets in the league. Weiser led In hitting and Kngland League, chances of Federal League In the league regard 1 Hartle was third. I^dl>«tter last seafldi were represented. Jcmes A. than the Income. This investigation convinced was the leaning pitcher. vasion do not look as dark as they did a cou Unduey, of Bradford. Pa., was elwted proaident; K. the majority that there was too much Rut aside from these. Manager Ivmery has it good ple of days ago, when it was given E. SturdeTajit. leakage nucleus to out that olean, \. V.. vice-president; anrt connected with present day has« ball, and that work from. He has al?o been out on a no club 'would be placed here unless local S. A. Orr, of Warren, Pa., secretary. It was decide*! those vitally interested were not get tine; srrmtlne elpedltion during the Whiter and has got financial to increase the the ten tngpther what the fans backing were forthcoming. It now number of teama in the league to elfflit. proper results from their invepfmenttJ. This de believe to l>e a good buwh looks like a pretty safe gamble that this city and a committee was appointed to call on the director* rision necessitated a revision of governing meth of pla.vers. from which to get a winning combination of tlie St. Mary's and JoJinsonHirg (Tmlw, from the Atart. Tlie HomeU iiave -scheduled, bUnds as good a show of having a team as which will ods, and in line with this scheme It was found so far, .iinv that has been mentioned. lw offerrcl a fruncWso. If tlics* lwr> towns do not that the National Com mission exhibition games with the Boston Braves and Phila MacKinnon was enter was a financial delphia Nationals. in town ft couple of days without his presence the league, Addison aiul O>rnine will b« a: so things are Krttirs May ±i and close on Irfibor Day. If Ht. Mary's and the American I/eagnp. a l:ase ball edge In tlio territoiy and the fans are MaoKinnon seemed to be pleased with the Johnson and John K. Tener. head anticipating prospects burg enter tho league, it will he made up of of the National league, concerted that the Na the sound of the gong. of Portland, even though ho would Olean. Jamestown, \\>llsville. Horncil. Warren. Brad tional Commission lias about outlived its nse- not admit or deny that a club would be placed ford, .Tohrisonl>uitr ;ii>''l St. MaryX The r-alarv Mruit fuJnesn. Mr. Johnson is raid to have remarked Bis Kd Unilbac'j ha» «n offpr from a Pacific; here. He sddrd that it was the Federal pol for the >oa->"i will li^eU' be iucruastU Uuw $1200 ( ftfeat tbe American League can take proper cure Coast League team and may accept. icy to give local people an opportunity to own I15M & ttoalfc 16 SPORTING LIFE FEBRUARY 13, 1915
mission to locate in the Bronx, his plans call backers dream of the adTantages of Sunday ball and tor the engagement of "Derby Bill" Clymcr they are Imngrj to get a try at it. So far a* Hartford as manager. Barrow fis^res that with a 600.- nd Springfield are ooneeraed, the only reason their 000 population, the Bronx would be fertile owners want to get into sut-h a league Is because they The International League soil for a Class AA minor league i-lnb. In have not had their own way. There is not much evi the event that the New York proposition falls dence that the fan* in either city want the change. through, the Skeeters will stay in Jersey City, Both recall the splendid contests and the fraud baao of the International League to major league j »« President Barrow said the proposed trans- ball that has been played in this circuit. Here and DOINGS AND SAYINGS IN PRESI rating would do any irood is passed. The : fer. * Syracuse has entirely collapsed. Should there you mi«ht meet a few In both leagues who want it be found necessary to let the Skeeters re a change, but these are persona who want a change, only club ownjr who favors the removal of main in Jersey City, the club will be entirely anyhow, every two years. Of course. Springfield may DENT BARROW'S LEAGUE the draft is Jack Dunn. It was rumored . reorganized, and local Jersey City capital have some affection for ita Massachusetts sisters, but It among the base ball men yesterday that Ed | wm finance the club and endeavor to give is as certain as daylight that Hartford has none. Hartford would rather hare a battle with New Britain Reulbach, who was recently released by Jersey City something worth rooting for. than with Boston, and if that rivalry had been handled Brooklyn, was trying to buy the Newark Club right there would have been grand returns for both President Lannin, of the Providence from C. H. Ebbe'ts. It is stated that Ebbcts THE SITUATION AT RICHMOND owners last season, a* there was in Bliiy H anna's, day. is willing to make easy terms for the club. RICHMOND, Va., February 8. The report The Ideal league may come, but no Connecticut city Club, Quite Confident That the If Reulbach can get the necessary backing that the International League had a chance to wants it" he will manage the team and also serve as sleep nert season, regardless of bow much foun Old League Will Remain in the president. dation there was for the gossip, hurt the Rich NEWS NOTES mond committees not a little in their work of Jike Boultes. manager of the Bridgeport Club last Shannon's Montreal Mention soliciting funds for the barking of Jiick Dunn's teuru this year, and the funds have been cominp year, has written President O'Uot.rke recommending Field This Year. MONTREAL. Can., February ">. Whether by hard pulls. There would be- a peculiar status Sam Dolls as an umpire in the Eastern Association. the International League will Polls baa been working serai-pro, game* around St. be composed in Virginia's capital if It was dumped by the Louis for several years. of six or eight clubs there is no certainty. International now, for it would mean no base ball Btf E. C. HALE Syracuse docs not look too strong, judging this year. Certainly this would be true until Jack teller, of the Pittsfield Club. Is going to let PROTTDENCK. R. I., February 6. Fred from the past, and as for Richmond, it is an ono of the teams in the Virginia League could catcher Kddie Briftgs go this year, as he says h« can Ostergren, the former Holy Cross athlete who unknown quantity whether they could, oven die in mid-season. International ball cost Rich- not afford to keep him and pay him the same money mnrni $12.fiOO for the territory, not to say any he ha* been getting in PltUfleld. It is doubtful If played first base with the Boston Americans with a lower salary limit, be a paying propo Pittsfleltl will have a club next season. and with New Kngland League teams last sea- sition. Montrealers were looking for a settle thing about money about other tilings, something ton, -was transferred to the ment in the National-American-Federal war. like $40,000. Tills, too. is only the first passing It is said that Ernie Greenwell, Hie former Pony It ie not so many years ago since the Ameri of the hat, for it will jr» around again before the pitcher, who was with New I/wdon last season, will Providence Urays by the Red season is ovr»r. unless Rlr-hmond turns out much. nnt be with the Kastern Association champions this Hox. He signed a contract cans broke into major league business, and larger crowds iu the Barrow circuit than it did coming campaign. He intends to slick to his bus-ine** at onre. .Tust why this play some very hard fight words were used In the Boatwright organization, in XVilmington. Del., and pitch only on Saturday la er is foisted on the champions in the National ranks. Now there is quite th« \Vllmington City League. " * only President Lannin knows. a change apparently, at least on the surface. News Notes The Feds have, adopted the same tactics and Along with hi* honors as a chickea fander. Sam Kddie Onslow answers all re Srt enthusiastic id William PonoYnn over the M games last season offered you. My idea of a solution could have of his Newark Indians, or to sell the club to Ed with Lewiston, of the New been arrived at with the Fcds in the follow Reulbach. J. J. Lanniu Kngland League. It is under- ing cities: Baltimore, Buffalo. Indianapolis, GEORGIA STATE LEAGUE itood that Mr. Lannin is also planning to send Brooklyn, Providence. Toronto, Columbus, econd baseman Gill to the Grays, this player Chicago. That would make a good strong bfijie a very promising player purchased from circuit, worthy of the name of a major league. THE EASTERN' ASSOCIATION No Truth in Various Reports Intended to the Battle Creek Club, of the Southern Michi Reflect Upon the L*agu/s Ability to gan League, last Fall. Manager Pearson, of To Locate In New York? A Bridgeport View of ths Ideal New Eng the Lawrence team, is quoted as saying that NEW YORK, N. Y., February 8. Presi Enter the Field Another Season. catcher Gastpn, of Haverhill. was one of the dent Barrow, of the International League, land League Question The Scheme YAUHXSTA. (,».. February rt.-BffrrU to make It most promising youngsters in the New Eng stated Saturday afternoon that his league had Plausible But Not Practical. apr#ar that the Georgia State League is a thing of land League last season. This player was made application for territory in the Bronx doubt for next year are unwarranted and the report* old to Haverhill by Providence, but as the section of Greater New York. "If the BY SYDNEY \V. CHAU,E.VGER that come from Waycro-s that plans are under way to purchase price has not as yet been paid it form a new circuit, based on the supposition that th» American and National people grant the ap RRIINJKPORT. Omn.. February H. 'Hie ideal league tieoriri:i State league may disband are not taken is more than likely that Gaston will revert to plication wo will transfer the Jersey City foolishness continue*! to be discussed, although there seriously. President Kalmon's delay in calling * the Grays. At the American League meeting team to the "Bronx," said Barrow. "The are im signs that it ta gaining ground in any other meeting of the league docm't mean that he has any in New York last Wednesday Mr. Lannin did Bronx has grown wonderfully in the past five cities thin it hut held forth for some years. Hartford doubts as to the outcome. He probably will get the tip it off that the International League would years. It now his a population of over (iOO,- and Springfield are the most active centres for it. New i-lul) owners together some time this month. It is felt continue business this year. Also he declared 000 and can well support a ball rhih in its Haven might go in. although the average base ball fan that then, if ono or more members drop out, no trou that the threatened invasion of the Federal own particular con6nes." Billy Gibson, for in that city fares nothiuz for JL Bridgeport has never ble will be experienced in organizing a new Class D Jieague in New England cities was a joke. He mer manager of the club that conducted box caught tho craze. It had an experience years apo league in time to open thy 1.915 season. The V a Most a declares that men who are trying to interest ing bouts in the Mndison Square Garden. \K in jumping from a short alreuit to a Ions one. The ('tub official* have several good men In view for the Jim Gilmore are promote.rs who have abso acting for a half-dozen men with money who lesson then learned was never forgotten. It would be manager's job. There are three or four applicants for lutely no financial or influential backing. At difficult to imagine a man with anj cash going into a the job and some of them are excellent men. A num are anxious to get a Bronx franchise in the league which has I/well, Lawrence and Lynn as part ber of good men have been signed for the next sea the same meeting Jim McCaffrey, of Toronto, International League. Gibson is said to be ners 200 miles away, with Portland, Maine. 400 mllea son. Van Ldndlnghnm. the popular outflelrier of the was out after Charley Chapin's scalp for ad contemplating building his ball park in the off, and not much larger than New Britain, as a pos past two seasons, has been doing some '---out duty in vocating that the Canadian clubs be kept out neighborhood of Third avenue and 149th sibility. That Lowell, LEd Barrow put it, "Every time a sporting writer is short of copy he takes a slam at the international Leaeue." McCaffrey is optimis tic over the situation in Canada and does net think that the war will have much effect on the base ball business in Toronto. "Business Is being run just the same as usual," says McCaffrey, "theatres are open, and as we have a large sport-loving population I don't ee any reason why the war should keep them from attending base ball games." * Spring' Base Ball HOPE REVIVED It is just one big month right after another— all the year round—in base ball The Affairs of thi Harassed League Grad ually Assuming Shape to Warrant Decla Winter Months the Period tf Statecraft, for Planning, Rule ration of J9J5 Plans. NEW YORK, N. Y., February 8. All the Revising, Team Rebuilding and all Fundamental Groundwork players of the International League have been notified in a circular letter sent out by Presi will soon give way to Spring the Season qf Mental and Physical dent E. Barrow that the players must expect cuts in salaries, as the club owners will not he able to pay the old salaries next season, Awakening the Time for Action Among Managers arid Men under present conditions. The letter also states that the International League has when, under the first inspiring call of the outdoor spirit, teams will be assem teen granted permission from the Players' bled, new personnels drilled and grilled and every player's senses trained to Fraternity, the National Commission and the keen perception, his sinews to untiring performance for the quick wit, strong National Association to hold back their con arm and fleet foot that win in base ball. Spring ushers in the training pe- tracts until March 1. President Ed Barrow riod, which builds the teams for the line-up, puts iron vitality in the blood declares that none of his colleagues has con- and valor in the hearts of players, starting them off toward the zenith of their Bidered for a moment the possibility of ambitions in the achievement of victory. ELIMINATING TORONTO OR MONTREAL from the circuit. Says Mr. Barrow: "The European war has had no appreciable effect in detracting from sport enthusiasm in Mon 'SPORTING LIFE*1 will give a Faithful Forecast from every treal or Toronto. Indeed, the attendances at the professional hockey games across the Angle and make it Possible for you border arfi much bettor than a year ago. To ronto is one of the best cities in our circuit. to quickly review each week, all the important preliminary activities, The. owners thpre are fine sportsmen. Thoy taking the fans through this experimental period of determining who are have given assurance that ihey are with the International League to the finish. Until they to be chosen among the hundreds of reconstructed teams to be contenders in throw up the sponge the cities will remain. the early struggles for supremacy, and to put them on edgo for the line-up over I have such faith in them that I believe they the WHOLE field of the 40 or more leagues, 300 or more clubs, and 5000 or would continue if their team played to empty more players in PROFESSIONAL BAKE BALL, and of the 3000 or more stands. Fortunately the Canadian cities are gun clubs that are under the auspices of the INTERSTATE ASSOCIATION not the ones over which the slightest concern FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF TRAP SHOOTING. And, SPOETINO is felt." Fortified with LIFE'S editorials on the more important affairs of baie ball and trap shooting THE UNSWERVING LOYALTY are Especially Illuminating. of McCaffery and Sam Lichtenhein, of Mon treal, President Barrow is determined to go through with an eight-club league. He is hopeful of announcing a schedule at the meet ing of his circuit next week. President Fo- garty, of the Jersey City Club, favors trans a Week $2.00 a Year fer to either Poushkeepsio or West Philadel phia. James J. McCaffrey president of the Toronto Club, of the International League, All News Stands may train at Columbus, Ga, Brunswick, Ga.. (52 Times) By Mail and several towns of South Carolina have made overtures. McCaffrey is anxious to play several exhibitions with Donovan's team be Sport is th« Vim, Vigor and Vitality of Life! fore New York breaks camp. McCaffrey, un BROTHER| SPORTSMEN produce it. mnd "SPORTING LIFE" boosts it twin brothers. solicited, came down from his Canadian We will gladly send a sample copy to any of your friends. Giro us their stronghold to assure Ban Johnson, Ed Bar na-ne and address or, tell them to write to u« for a sample copy. They row and others that the European war had ought to be onr friends, rot affected base hall conditions in Canada. Sportsman* too. "Go to it," brother. McCaffrey is one of the most enthusiastic boosters of the International League. The International League club owners are not in favor of the SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING CO., PHILA., PA. REMOVAL OF THE DRAFT. Vtty claim that the time when th« raising FEBRUARY 13, 1915 SPORTING LIFE 17
For some unaccountable reason. State tourna BILLIARD NEWS ments gradually disappeared fro n this country, but 1 strongly suspect, or attribute this largely to the death of Michael Fhelau, for say what we BY JOHN CREAHAN may, the game of billiards never bad American Association PHILADELPHIA, Ha., February 8. Ora Morn- so stauhch a friend as Michael I'helan was In his day. ahd iugstar, who recently weut to California owing 1 very much doubt If the business will ever again lo the illness of bis wife, bus located at Los produce another such man. It Is a fact that Angeles. Mr. Morningstar has not as yet em o ihat if the Federal League enters a club in s!nce the decay or death of State tournaments LATEST REVIEW OF AFFAIRS barked in business there, but if the billiard busi that great State professional experts have Hartford he will not open his gates unless the ness there is not overdone, as it seems to be gradually disappeared from the billiard business. Kastern Association presents an eight-club cir iu all parts of the country. It is reasonable to I shall cite this city as an illustration, and the IN CHIVINGTON'S LEAGUE cuit. He has not yet given up hope of a presume that he will open 6 loom iu that city. same may. in a measure, applv to the entire merger with the New England I.eagu?. or that .Mr. Morniugstar would be a great acquisition to country. Fifty years ago the population of this he may be able to enter this city in the Inter almost any city as a roomkeeper. He is a man city was but half a million people. At the pres national League. The men who are known to of education, polish aud refinement, and would be ent day tbe population Is close to two million, The Underlying Purpose of be interested organized a. Hartford Club for more than likely to attract ttie best class of and might reach that number1 If those who live the the Federal League annex, are W. J. Hardie, trade to his room, no matter where he might be outside the County of Philadelphia were enumer \V. T. Ahern. and A. ,T. Des Champs, a Dig con located. If I am not mistaken, lie is more of a ated, but who in reality belong to this city. It Draft - Elimination Proposition tractor and builder. business nian than the average professional ex seems like an anomaly that 5(i years ago eight pert, which is certainly a doubtful complimeul, professional experts should be found In this city although it is not so intended. Indeed. 1 am en to engage in a great State tournament, while as Was Not Undue Ambition But Mew Owner for Los Angeles tirely of tile opinion that he is prudent enough a matter of fact, tills city has produced but two LOS ANGELES, Cal., February 8. John to know exactly what he is doing, aud In the great billiard players during the past 40 years- event of bl.s opening a new room he Is more thau Edward McLaugblin and Harry Cline. Sheer Self-Preservation, Powers, of Chicago, son of the noted Alder likely to make it a success. It is certain that man of the same name and a man well known he has the best wishes of his professional friends. in sporting circles for many years, is the own The professional players produced b.v this cltT BT HARVEY T. WOODRUFF er of the Los Angeles Club. Powers, on Feb ruary 2, purchased the interests of both Tom It was a prudent movement on the part of the during the past 40 years were Edward Hurrls, CHICAGO, Ills.. February 8. The preten manager of the league of professional players to John Stock, I'incus Levy, Merrick Levy, William Stephens and Henry Berry, thereby acquiring L. Kockhlll, W. A. Sillier, Sol Allinger. Henrv sion of the American Association to- major select Marcus Cattou as a partner for Calvin much more than a majority of the stock. The Demarest, and Jacob Sehaefer as the opponent Dunbar, John McCabe. Thomas T. Ilovle and league class, it' the draft is eliminated, along price paid was not announced. Powers said of Hai-ry Cline. Demarest and Cline made a Thomas II. Bullock. The latter was not a Phlla- _ with its probable return to he would not enter actively into base ball him strong team, and no doubt would have attracted dclphlan; McLaughlln and Cliue 1 have referred the single-umpire system, has self, but that Tom Darmody, who also owns larger attendance, but in the future interest of to. With the exception of Cline and McLaugh- been made the basis for sar stock in the club, would remain in cha-ge of not only the game but the professional educa lin. the other experts were hopelessly bad bil castic comment in many quar the club's affairs. The change in the owner tion of'such youngsters as CHton and Schaefer, liard players for men who posed as professional ters. It is even quite possible ship of the club takes effect immediately. it Is of great importance that tliey should have experts and who were practically bom in the that the tallies may cause for opponents men who are not only masters of billiard business. The late Edward MeLaughlln, the club owners to retain the the game, but old in experience. Pemarest and who was a born billiard player, practically never A Player in Great Luck Cline are all of this, aud should, through their, forgave himself for living most of bis life iu dual-umpire system, for they this city, where he could mid no one to practice certainly do want YOUN'GSTOWX, 0., February 9. Earl experience, be of great benefit in the professional to have Craig, theatre usher, was surprised when he education of their gifted young opponents. The with, unless he played In our local tournaments, the talking point of being a found at roll of bills, containing $1550, in the same is applicable to young Welker Cochran, which he Invariably did, greatly to his chagrin major league when arguing aisle of the Park Theatre, last Friday. He whose game at times seems very erratic al and mortilieation. owing to the fact that he with Federal sympathizers. immediately turned the money in to the box though from the number of drubbings th.it he has could never play billiards with Inditferent play- Neither the elimination of the administered to George Sntton who ranks flrst el's, with a result that at times lie played nearly office. When Mrs. Delos Drake, wife of the as badly as the others did. This was before draft nor the single umpiring well-known American Association ball in the league I would not he much surprised if T. Chivinxtan system is going to make the player, he shall be less charitably disposed towards Al Harry Cliue developed Into a flue expert. Mc- »i-» u American Association other reached in her pocketbook for the money, she bert Cutler later on. even If Mr. Cutler ron- Langhlin finally became disgusted: owing to busi than what it is. It will be a successful was distracted to find it gone. She communi ' "s to more than distinguish himself In this ness conditions here and our hopelessly bad pro cated with the theatre and recovered the league. fessional experts. He went to New York, where league if it furnishes satisfactory ball to funds, rewarding the hones; usher with a $20 he remained to the time of his death. its patrons, if all the cities of its circuit are bill. able to support their clubs without entailing Melbourne Inrnan defeated William Hoppe, 600 losses on the owners, which may cause a to 9S. at English billiards, on January 25. at At the present day there are no professionals possible transfer of franchises, not for stra Federals Sign Ed Reulbstch Hcchester. X. Y. Inman made a run of .'120 in In this city with the exception of Harry Cline. tegic reasons, but for financial ones. In com CHICAGO, Ills., February 9. James. A. his first inning, which was his highest run since who Is now playing In the league of professional mon with all base ball leagues, the American Gilmore, president of the Federal League, to he arrived ic this country. In the second con experts. It Is true that Sol Allinger, Merrick day announced that he had signed Ed Keul- test at the same place, lumau won by 000 to 203 Levy and John McCabe are still here, but as Association accepted for Hoppe. these men probably play worse now than they did ITS MEED OF PROSPERITY bach, former pitcher for the Brooklyn Nation als and the Chicago Nationals. Reulbach's a quarter of a century ago. 1 fall to see even by with no thought of the rainy day. It did not the most supererogated stretch of courtesy how contract with the Federals is for one year. Calvin Demarest defeated Marcus Catton, 300 tbey can be ranked as billiard players making accumulate in its good years as great a sur According to Mr. Gilmore. he will be assigned to 2.'iS. at Buffalo, N. Y.. on January 25. Win all due and possible ailowauce for the proverbial plus of "velvet" as might have been thought to a club later. It is thought that he will be ner's average, 11 IJ-27; high run, G9; loser's aver age, 'J 12-13; high run. OS. vanity of the average professional. It Is more advisable in other lines of business. After assigned to the new Newark Club. than probable that the same condition confronts the American Association went into the ranks. the business In all parts of this country. Some of Organized Base Ball in 1904. after two CONDENSED DISPATCHES Albert Cutler defeated Welker Cochran, 300 to three of four years ago 1 ventured to suggest years of warfare, it was composed in the main 139, at Toledo, O.. on January 27. Winner's that in the interest of professional billiards it of practical base ball men. It was con average, i:'. 7-11; high run, 89; loser'i average, might be prudent if not wise for tbe experts en Special to 'iSporting Life," 0 13-21; high run, 3". . gaged iu three-cushion billiards to abandon that ducted economically and with profit to most game and play the regular three-ball game, which of the clubs: not very great profits, it is true, The Portsmouth Club, of the Virginia League, William Hoppe defeated Melbourne might In time result In developing a number of but profits commensurate with the capital and has signed iutielder Charles (Irotes, of the Nary Intuan, 400 fine experts at the three-ball game. 1 did not, energy invested. I'nder such conditions the to 25. at Rochester, N. Y., on January 20. In a Yard team, at Portsmouth, Va. second game of a like number of points, tbe of course, expect to see the suggestion acted on. league developed and became a permanency. William M. Luby, formerly connect pd with score was 400 to 31 for Inmau. and have not been disappointed. Since that time, It shared in the big boom which base ball various Kastern Association clubs, has been ap however, or during the present season, It has experienced about 1905 and 190G. It reached pointed base ball coach ut the University of been deemed expedient to put another league on its pinnacle, perhaps, as a money-maker in Harry Cline defeated Jacob Schaefer,. 400 to the market to play in the leading rooms of the New York. 107. at Dowagiac, Midi., on January 26. Win 1908. The salary limit at that time was The Albany Club, of the South Atlantic country, or some of them, during what should be $4500 a month. In 1908, the teams in the ner's average, 1!>1-21; high run, 103; loser's the busy season of the year. Such exhibitions, Leasu.', hus elected Mayor II. A. Tarver as presi average, 5 7-20; high run, 25.. or exhibitions of any character, are not played In championship race dent; Col. John D. Pope, vice-president; and public rooms during the Winter season unless it SHOWED SPLENDID PROFITS. Charles Marks as treasurer, George Sutton defeated Koji Yamada. 300 to Is absolutely necessary that they should be. In 1909. everyone wanted a winner. There Montreal International Club has signed 2(17. at Detroit, Mlcb., on January 27. Winner's State tournaments at the present day would be ^s' franUc'^u; o se^ piaVers" i m -- ^dSomers. of Atlantic C,, last avenge. 137-11; high run, 80; loser's average, of vast benetlt to the trade of public rooms, even 12 13i21; high run, 54. i-f It would be necessary to play the four-ball ^ra^t^^m'tt vlew^of ^ A^ ! «»*. "' "* "'«'«" "* ",,4 School. game. What our rooms are languishing from is At Toledo, O., on January 27, Hugh Neal de the lack of billiard players/* For years past our feated Frank Beuson, 50 to 41. Each had a high roomkeepers have been walking on stilts, if not run of 4. la the clouds, and playing at games which take from 75 to 100 Innings to score BO points. There Harry Cline. defeated Jacob Schaefer. 300 to must be a return to a game which the public, 100, at Milwaukee, on January 27. Winner's can play or there will be fewer public rooms la average. 10 10-2S; high run, 70; loser's average, the country. made money for a few clubs me winners, j a , un ,igued| owiug to salary cuts, averaging 3 10-39; high run, 24. Lnt not for all clubs. The clubs in the Chiv- "As far as can be learned these four-ball tour At Niagara Falls, ou January 27. William neys are the flrst of their kind to be Instituted ^sa-^,r^ub2i^i J^-ss o7^w=. Hoppe defeated Melbourne luman, 400 to 7v». for more than a quarter of u century. The idea home-town league, that is most of the t(.auj _ pennant-winner in the Texas-Oklahoiua Hoppe made a run of 103. In a second game at is»n original one with Helm and he says there Is money must be taken in at the home turnstile, 1 ,M1JU(.i to tue sbernian Tex club, In the West- tbe earn* place, the score was 400 to 38 for In- method In his madness. I am not going back, Decause visiting clubs get a much smaller - man. High runs: lioppe, 147; Ininan, 14. nor are the players entered in the tourney," de ern Association. clared the Cleveland Impressarlo when asked if SHARE OF THE RECEIPTS. Third bascinau Bill Elwert,, of the former George Sutton defeated Koji Yamada. 300 to he wasn't getting Just a little bit antiquated. If extravagance had stopped at salaries, it Montgomery Club, of the Southern League, bus 232, at Jackson. Mlcli., on January 2it. Win "I am just making a proper beginning. Tbe would not have been so bad, but it went else leased Cook's bowling Alleys, in Toledo. O. El ner's average, 15: high run, 03; loser's average, four-ball game Is the easiest billiard game that where. Training trips were longer and more wert was succeeded at Ciazxola & Hugerty's place 1-2-5; high run, 38. ___ I know of, and why shouldn't billiard players, expensive. Club presidents and club managers by Harry lliucbmau, St. Paul iufleldcr. like followers of any other sport, begin with William A. McOowau. of Wiliumgton. Del., Frank Benson defeated Martin Maley, 50 to 48. the easiest problems? 'The average man In his did less work and had more assistants. Ex embryonic stages of billiards gets discouraged- tra names appeared everywhere on the pay hu.s been appointed an umpire in the Virginia at Detroit, Mich., ou January 29. The game was League. MiKJowan bus umpired nearly all tbe played In 123 innings. because he can't make points fast enough. At roll. It was fashionable to spend money and big league games la aud around Wilmington, and four-ball billiards be finds that while learning none wanted to reem niggardly as compared bad also worked a few times in the 1M- State Marcus Catton defeated Calvin Demarest. 300 the use aud misuse of English, how to draw, with his neighbor. That is why some of the League. to 175, at Olens Falls, X. Y., on January 29. follow, etc.. he can make points at the same more conservative magnates are preaching time and the task becomes a more enjoyabU Tbe Bloomington (I. I. I. League) Club bas Winner's average. 11 3-27; high run, 47; loser's economy and trying to bring about financial average, C 19-20; high run, 57. one." Edward Helm Iu "Billiard Magazine." reform in the American Association. In re been notified that Ottawa will claim Elmer Nel sponse to the application son, of Chicago, a pitcher recently signed by of the Central Bloomington. Failure of Ottawa to reserve the Harry Cline defeated Jacob Schaefer. 300 to It la a mistake to suppose that only beginners League for player is the ba*is of II looming ton's claim to 2fll. at Green Bay, WIs.. on January 2S. Win and novices played the four-ball game when it owner ship. ner's average, 12: high run, 49; loser's average, was In vogue THE TOLEDO TERRITORY, 11 10-25; high run, 79.___ In public rooms. It Is true that it may be stated authoritatively that the Bob Peuder, who umpired in the South Atlan as a rule It was the chosen game of players who American Association is not willing to sur tic League last season, according to advices from were not .experts, but I have seen Mr. J. E. New Orleans, where lie lias been umpiring the At Danville, Ills., on January 29. George Sut Soule, who In his day was probably one of the render its rights to Toledo permanently. The Winter League semi-pro, games, is slated for a ton defeated Koji Yamada. ,300 to 239. Winner's best amateur players in this country, and who transfer to Cleveland was in part a war meas berth In tbe New York State League during tbe average. 2.". 1-13; high run, 114; loser's average, played, if 1 am not mistaken, in ninateur tour- ure, as the Feds were talking of locating coming season. 19 11-12; high run, 00. uaments In New York and this city during sev there, although it must be admitted the eral seasons. I have seen that noted expert play Toledo Club was losing money before the The following contracts have been promulgated "Quite n number of States have billiard or four-ball billiards frequently, and enjoy tbe game by President M. K. Justice, of the Central Asso ganizations and while they doubtless have other transfer. The A. A. fellows, however, may ciation: Waterloo, out fielders McPberson and quite-as muoh as the three-ball game. It was want to return, and the Toledo base ball pub- | u ui _ ms . ,IBrauumowlli A . ,,. ,. ,., missions to perform, it would be a great thing quite n common tiling to see rine amateurs play Hough, of Memphis: Msrsbulltown. A. M. Chapel for the game If they would conduct State cham with four balls occasionally, and I have no doubt- lie does not seem to wish au absolute divorce , andaud A,A Schultz, botiibot'j of Indiana; Burlington, pionships for both amateurs .ind professionals In from the major-minors even if the decree of E.- A. Atkinson and Albert McCoy. that many flne amateurs would play that game separation was based on cruelty and non- the different branches of billiafds."^"BlllIard occasionally at the present day If only for a Because his legislative duties will prevent his Magazine." change or Its novelty to make no rererer.ee to support. reporting until the Massachusetts Legislature ad its almost Innumerable beauties. In view of the journs. about Jivne 1, waivers were asked on It Is to be doubted and very much so If the fact that freak billiards have received entirely February «. b.v tbe St. Ixmis National League game of billiards was ever as popular and profit too much attention during the pist quarter of a A FEDERAL LEAGUE WAR MOVE Club ou Kenneth Xash. State Senator in the Bay able In the public rooms of this country as It century but notably so during the past five or State and utility inflelder of the Cardinals. was during the era when State tournaments were ten years It might be prudent If modern Manager Hogan, of the Venice Club, of the Pa the rule and not the exception in this country. roomkeepers were to realize the fact that there Continued irom first page cific Coast League, has made arrangements with That period or time was nBout 40 years ago. or were great roomkeepers in this country before tager. who resigned because of the press of the Panama -Culiforu la Exposition to train ou probably longer. The first Pennsylvania State most of the roomkeepers of today were born. private business several weeks ago. Willis the exposition. _grounds during the month of tournament took place at Sansom street Hall, £. Johnson was re-elected secretary, and was March. Notification*Notifications to all members of the club in this city In 1S04. Tbe players were Victor to report there March 1, will be sent out at one*. Estephe. James Palmer. Harry W. Hewes, Julius in addition the position of treasurer. E. Plunkett, E. H. Xelms. Robert T. Ryall. Kumors here tonight said Charles Gilmore. John Moutgomery and Christian Bird. All of "brother of James Gilmore, president of the tUese men were Philadelphians, with the excep- Federal League, would become secretary of tion-of John Montgomery, who was then manager the Federal League, WANT, EXCHANGE, FOR SALE of Kelly and Oreen's room, on Walnut street near Fifth, then one of the largest rooms in this Assured Invasion of Hartford city If not 'in the country, as it contained 10 HARTFORD, CODD., February 9. President Advertisement* irf tliis character will be inserted for tables. Kor about ten years State tournaments three cent* a word. Remittance must be sent with were the rule and not the exception in this O'Rourke, of the Eastern Association, de copy. Forma close Tuesdays. countrv. The tournament of State champions clared today that the failure of the New Eng which tool; place in New York in 1S66. attracted land league to adopt the split seasuu schedule PERSONA!, almost International interest. The players were FINE TABLES Carom, Combina jaay make it impossible for th<* Eastern Asso Cvrllle Dlon. J. E. Plnnkett. T. McCarthy. Ed ciation to favor it. President O'Rourke today ward Daniels. Thomas Foley, O. B. Hubhell. tion and Pocket Billiard Tables received an application from Nathaniel White, W. B. PERRYVPLEASK WRITE ME HOW A. H. HarrUon and J. Frawley. Tbe players Orders from all porn of the World »f Boston, who wants to join the Ea&tern um everything is going with you. Address Eddie represented Canada. Penrsylvaula, Indiana. Mas promptly attended to. pire staff. President .Tames H. Clarkin, of the J. Salvos. 3S Marshall St., Pntnarn, Conn. sachusetts, Illinois, Connecticut, Missouri and JOHN CREAHAN, Green's Hotel. Philada., FA. , Club, it credited with, the statement Ohio. Om 1.C0M00 Note* Subduvn S«U. 18 SPORTING LIFE FEBRUARY 13, 1915 Official Directory of Professional Base Ball Leagues GIVING FOR READY REFERENCE ALL LEAGUES, CL0BS, AND MANAGERS, UNDER THE NATIONAL AGREEMENT. WITH CLASSIFICATION
SOUTHERN LEAGUE THE EASTERN ASSOCIATION SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE THE NATIONAL BASE BALL COMMISSION (CLASS A.) (CLASS B.) (CLASS C.) CREATED BY THE NATIONAL AGREEMENT FOR THE GOVERNMENT President—W. M. KAVANAUGH, President-Secretary-Treasurer— President—N. P. CORISH, OF PROFESSIONAL BASE BALL. Members:—August Herrmann, Chairman, Little Rock, Ark. JAMES H. O'ROL'RKE Savannah, Ga. Wiggins Block, Cincinnati, o.; Ban B. Johnson, of Chicago; John K. Tener, Umpires—D. Pfennlnger, T. Brel- Bridgeport, Conn. CLUB MEMBERS—ALBANY, Oa.. tenstein. F. Rudderbam, J. Kerin, J. Mosley. President; F. Manush, or Now York. Secretary, John E. Brace, Masonic Temple, Cincinnati, O. P. FelBeld, Scott C. Cbestnutt, J. CLUB MEMBERS—NEW HAVEN, J. l>. Cincinnati, O. Conn., George M. Cameron, Presi Manage:-. AUGUSTA, Ga., E. G. Secretary to the Chairman, Joseph Planner, O'Toole, W. Kellum. dent; Jerry O'Conuell, Manager. Kulbflelscb, President; M. G. Dudley, (Salary limit, $3200.) HARTFORD. Conn., James H. Clark- Manager. CHARLESTON, S. C., W. BIRMINGHAM CtUB, Birm'm, Ala. iu. President; Daniel O'Neill, Man H. Walsh. President; Edward L. Rea ROSTER OF THE TWO SENIOR MAJOR LEAGUES 0 R. H. Baugh, President. ager. WATERBURY. Conn.. Sam gan, Mauager. COLUMBIA, S. C.. E. Carlton Molesworth, Manager. KennedT. President: Leo Fobl, Man T. Summersett. President: Connie NATIONAL LEAGUE AMERICAN LEAGUE ager. BRIDGEPORT, Conn., John H. Lewis, Mauager. COLUMBUS, Ga., OBILE CLUB, Mobile, Ala. Freeman, President; Jacob Boultes, Geo. S. Hamburger, President; Jumt-s President—JOHN' K. TENER. President—BAN B. JOHNSON, M A. L. Staples. President. Manager. NEW LONDON, Conn., C. Fox. Manager. JACKSONVILLE, Charles Schrnldt. Manager. W. (i. Secretary—JOHN A. IIEYDI.ER, Secretary—W. HARRIDGE, Charles S. Starr, President; Eugene Fla., A. W. Karrs, President; Metropolitan Tower, New \ork City. MEW ORLEANS CLUB, N. Orl's, La. McCann, Manager. SPRINGFIELD, Gastou, Manager. MACON, Ga., W. 1512 Fisher Building. Chicago, Ills. i ' A. J. Heineman, President. Mass.. William E. Carey. President; K. Young, President; Geo. Stinson, Umpires—R. Emslle, W. Klem, Jobn Dobbs-, Manager. Simon A. McDonald, Manager. PITTS- Manager. SAVANNAH. Ga., Geo. F. Harry Jobnson. A. Orth, C. Rlgler. Umpires—Frank O'Longblln, Thoe. TLANTA CLUB, Atlanta, Ga. FIELD, Mass., J. A. /eller, Presi Armstrong, President; Perry H. Llpe. W. J. Gntbrle, W. Byron. Mal Eason. H. Connolly, G. Hlldebrand, W. G. dent and Manager. NEW BRITAIN, Manager. Umpires—R. E. Pender, C. Quigley, Wm. Hart, W. Lin A F. E. Callavray, President. K. Evans, W. H. Dlneen, John Sheridan, W. A. (Billy) Smith, Manager. Conn., William Sclnskl, President; Ed P. Lauzon, August Moran, Jack coln, George Cocklll. C. Egau, O. Chill, D. Mullauey. ——— ———— Manager. Salary limit, Vltter, Ortu S. Colllns. Salary limit, As they finished In 1014: 4SHVILLE CLUB, Nashville, Tenn. $2000. Umpires—George Barnett, $1400. As tbey finished In 1914: N Clyde Shropshire, President. Marty J. Phalen, OSTON CLUB. Boston. Mass. W. c. Scbwam. Manager. Louisville. Ky.; B James E. GatTney, Pres.-Treas. HILADELPHIA CLUB. Phlla.. Pa. Trov, N. Y.; 1'. Chrliham, Syracuse, C. M. Goodnow. Vice-President. P Benjamin F. sbibe, President. PHATTAXOOGA CLUB, ch'a. Tenn. N. Y., and M. J. McLaughlin, Way- VIRGINIA LEAGUE ^ O. B. Andrews. President. cross, Ga. Frederick If. Killeeu, Asst,-Treas. Jobn Shlbe, Secretary. (CLASS C.) Herman Nickerson, Secretary. Connie Mack, Manager. Harry McCormlck, Manager. Tenn. President—J. 0. BOATWRIGHT. George T. Stalllugs, Manager. MEMPHIS CLUB. Memphis, CENTRAL LEAGUE BOSTON CLUB, Boston. Mass. iTi Russell A. Gardner, President. Danville, Va. "MEW YORK CLUB. New York. N. Y. (Class B.) •*•* H. N. Hempstead, President. •" Joseph J. Lannln. President. Briscoe Lord. Manager. CLUB MEMBERS — ROCKY C. J. Sullivan, Vice-President. Edwin L. Rlley, Secretary. ITTLE ROCK CLUB, L. Rock, Ark. President—LOUIS HEILBRONER MOUNT, N. C.. W. E. Fenner. PresI- N. Ashley Lloyd, Treasurer. William Carrlgau, Manager. L Robert W. Alien, President S24 Sboaff Bldg.. Fort Wayne, Ind. dent; ———— ———— Manager. NEW John B. Foster. "Secretary. and Manager. RAP PORT NEWS, John B. Looke. Sec John J. McGraw. Manager. ASHINGTON CLUB, Wash., D. C. CLUB MEMBERS—GRAND retary; Carl Carnes. Manager. PORTS W Benjamin S. Minor. President. IDS, Mlch.. W. J. Esslck. President; Secre T. LOUIS CI.UB, St. Louis. Mo. James Jones, Manager; FORT MOUTH, Fred D. Lawrence, Edward .1. Walsh, Vice-President. WESTERN LEAGUE tary; William Clarke, Manager. S Scbuyler P. Brltton. President. Clark Griffith, Manager. WAYNE, Ind.. Claude H/ Varnell. NORFOLK, Dr. J. B. McCrary, Mrs. II. H. It. Brltton, Vlce-Pres. (CLASS A.) President; Harry Martin, Manager. President; M. Mc.Mahon, Man Herman Seekamp. Treasurer. ETROIT CLUB, Detroit. Mlch. President—NORRIS O'NEILL, DAYTON, O., J. Elmer Redell I'resl- R. T. Wilson, W. G. Schoh'pld. Secretary. lent: John Cotnpton. Manager. TERRE ager. PETERSBURG, D Frank J. Navin, President. Shields Av. and 35th St., Chicago, 111. Secretary; Henry Bush, Manager. Miller lluggius. >lanager. Charles K. Navln, Secretary. HAUTE, Ind.. Webli Heggs. Presi ROANOKE, E. II. Helns. Secretary; HICAGO CLUB. Chicago. Ills. L. E. McCarty, Business Mgr. Umpires—McCafferty, Haskell, Gas- dent: "Lefty" Gilbert. Manager. W, Welcher, Manager. Salary limit, C Charles H. Thomas. Presideut. Hugh Jenulngs, Manager, ton, Stockdale, Parent, Morrison. EVANSVILLE, Ind., Harry Stabl- $1400. Umpires—.7. J. Kelly, Frank Charles Schmallslg. Secretary. (Salary limit, $3200.) hefer. President; C. E. ("Punch") Norcum, Wm. Clark, Henry Tone. Kogor Brcsnahan, Manager; Knoll. Manage;'. Salary limit. $2000. T. LOUIS CLUB, St. Louis. Mo. IOUX CITY CLUB. Sioux City, la. Umpires—Wm. Bierbalter. Harry C. •DROOKLYN CLUB. Brooklyn. N. Y. S Robert L. Hedges, President. S E. J. Hanion, President. Geisel, F. H. Goe'jler. Henry Peltz. ±J Charles H. Ebncts. President. James Mason. Secretary. Josh Clarke, • Mauager. Vice-Pres. Branch Rickey, Manager. OHIO STATE LEAGUE Edward J. MeKeever, ENVER CLUB, Denver, Colo. S. W. MeKeever. Treasurer. (CLASS D.) Charles H. Kbbets, Jr.. Secretary. MEW YORK CLUB, New York, N. I. D James C. McC.lll, President. NORTHWESTERN LEAGUE Wllbert Robinson. Mauager. il Jacob C. Ruppert, President. Jobn Coffey. Manager. President—ROBERT W. BEAD, T. I.. Huston, Secretary. (CLASS B.) HILADELPHIA CLUB. Phlla., Pa. T. JOSEPH CLt'B. St. Joseph, Mo. Columbus, O. Hairy L. Sparrow, Business Mgr. S John Holland. President President—ROBERT L. BL3WITT P Wm. P. Baker, Presideut. William A. Donovan, Manager. CLUB MEMBERS—PORTSMOUTH, D. C. Snyder, Treasurer. and Manager. Seattle, Wash. 0., W. N. Gablemau, President: P. Sam. L. Clements, Secretary. PHICAGO CLUB, cbicago. ills. BS MOINES CLUB. Des Molnes, la CLUB MEMBERS—VANCOUVER, Cbilds, Manager. CHILLICOTHE, O., William J. Nhettsllne. Bus.'Mgr. *"* Charles A. Comaker. President. D Frank Isbell, President Can., Robert P. Brown, President; S. R. Siberell, President: A. Newn- Patrl.-k J. Moron, Manager. Charles A. Fredericks. Secretary. and Manager. 11. li. Scharnweber, Manager. ABER ham, . Manager. LEXINGTON, Ky.. PITTSBURGH CLUB, Pittsburgh, Pa. Harry Grabiner. Asst. Secretary. T IXCOLX CLUB, Lincoln, Neb. DEEN, Was'.i., A. H. Griffin, Presi C. F. Brower, President; H. Guyn, • Barney Oreyfuss, President. •James Callahau, Business'Mgr*. •*-* Hugh L. Jones, President. dent; Charles Stls. Manager. SEAT Manager. CHARLESTON, W. Va., Jobn H. Dalley, Secretary. Clarence H. Rowland, Manager. Malliew Melntyre, Manager. TLE, \Vasli,, D. E. bugijale, Presi R. R. Pennywitt, President; Biddy Frederick Clarke, Manager. dent; Fi'uuk Raymond, Manager. VIC Beers, Manager. Salary limit, $1200. PLEVELAND CLUB, Cleveland, o. 'MAIIA CLt'B, Omaha, Xeb. TORIA, Can.. Joshua Kingbam, Umpires—W. C. Kubu, William Var- pINCINNATI CLUB, Cincinnati, O. ^ Charles W. Somers, President. O Win. A. Rourke, President President; Martin Nve, Manager. ley, Charles Schaffer and M. Jacob. ^ August Herrmann, President. E. S. Barnard, Vice-President. and Manager. TACOMA, Waoh.. J. J. McOinnlty, Frank C. Bancroft, Secretary. W. R. Blai-kwood, Secretary. OPEKA CLUB. Topeka. Kan. President: Russ Hall, Manager. SPO- Cliarles L. Herzog, Manager, Joseph Birmingham, Manager. T A. M. Catlin, President. KANE, Wash., F. C. Farr. President; —— ——• Manager. ——— ——— Manager. Salary limit, MICHIGAN STATE LEAGUE ICHITA CLUB. Wichlta, Kan. $£OCO. Ijmpires—R. Toman. P. Casey, (CLASS D.) ROSTER OF THE INDEPENDENT MAJOR LEAGUE W W. Ebrlght, President. George Wheeler, T. J. Shunter. Clyde Wares, Manager. President-Secretary-Treasurer— THE FEDERAL LEAGUE 'UFFALO CLUB, Buffalo, N. Y. E. W. DICKERSON, THE I. I. I. LEAGUE President—JAMES A. G1LMORE Wm.. E.. Robertson,, President.. Sporting Editor, "Press," Grand Rap- St., Chicago, Ills. Walter F. Mullen, Vice-President. PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE (CLASS B.) 10 Sooth La Salle Oliver J. Cabana, Jr.. Treasurer. Ids, Micb. Secretary—LLOYD RICKART, Owen B. Ausperger. Secretary. (CLASS AA.) President—A. R. TEARXEX CLUB MEMBERS — TRAVERSE Chicago, Ills. Lawrence A. Scklady, Manag'er. President—ALLAN T. BAUM Chicago, Ills. CITY, W. W. Parr, Presideut; Carl Umpires W. Brennan, chief; Barry Valencia St., San Francisco, Cal. Wenger, Manager. BELDING, ———— *BROOKLYN CLUB, Brooklyn, N.Y. 370 CI.UB ••MEMBERS—PEORIA, ills., ———, President; ——— ——— Man McCormlck, F. Westervelt, James CLUB MEMBERS — PORTLAND, C. S. Jones. President; ———— ———— Johustone. ,Harry Howell, M Fin- D R. B. Ward. President. J. M. ager. CADILLAC, Dr. C. S, Moore, George S. .War.]. Vice president. Ore., Hon. W. W. MeCredle, Presi Manager. MOLINE, Ills., neran, W. Fyfe, 0. Anderaon, W. Bovle, President; George Hughes, President; Jay Parker. Manager. Shannon. Walter S. Ward, Secy.-Treas. dent; W. H. MeCredle, Manager. LUDINGTON, James B. Smith Presi Richard T. Carroll, Business Mgr. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, F. S. Mur Manaser. ftUINCY, Ills.. G. M. Ur Kabl, Manager. dent; R. Grogau, Manager. MU8KE- As tbey flnlsbed In 1914 Lee Magee, Manager. ray, President; Cliff D. Blaukenslilp, ban, President: Nick GON, C. W. Marsh, President; Manager. VENICE, Cal.. Ed II. DECATUE, Ills., Wilson Bering, INDIANAPOLIS CLUB, Indi's, Ind. KANSAS CITY CLUD, K. city, MO. Pi-fsitleiu; George Heed. Manager. "Sandy" Murray, Manager. BOYNE * J. Kdwin Krause, President. President. Maler. President; William Unpin, CITY, C. E. Chase. President; Grover *«• Charles Balrd, Manage.'. SAN FRANCISCO. Cal.. BLOOMINGTON, Ills.. W. H. Hun- John A. George, Treasurer. W. A. Knotts, Treasurer. Lister, Manager. Glllen, Manager. Salary limit, $OOO a William H. Watklns, Secretary. Ilenrv Berry. President; Harry Wnl- ler. President; Peter month, exclusive of manager. Um —— —— Secretnry. verton. Manager. LOS ANGELES, I DAVENPORT, la.. Richard Lane, William Phillips, Manager. George Stovall. Manager. President: I'MII O'I.earv. Manager. pires—F. Rossbacb, G. Sbafer. Salar/ Cal.. T. Darmody. President: F. E. j limit, $1200. PHICACO CLUB, Cbicago, Ills. PITTSBURGH CLUB, Plttsb'h. Pf,. DIllou. Manager. OAKLAND, Cal., DUBUQUE, la.. Forest Plass, Presi V Chas. W. Weegbman, President. * Edwin R. Gwloner, President Frank W. Leavltt, President: T. dent and Manager. SPRINGFIELD, Wm. Walker. Vice-Pres.-Treas. Wm. A. Kerr, Vice-President. Christian. Manager. Salary limit. Ills.. E. II. BucUcy, President; H. ATLANTIC LEAGUE Cbas G. Williams. Business Mgr. Wm. McCullough. Secretary. $3000. Umpires—E. Flnney, W. Phyle, Waketield, Manager. Salary limit, Joseph B. Tinker, Manager. Ennls T. Oakes. Manager. W. Gutbi'le. $2000. (CLASS D.) BALTIMORE CLUB. Baltimore, Md. GT. LOUIS' CLUB. St. Louis, Mo. President—ROSSLYN M. COX. ** Carroll W. Rasin, President. 13 Lloyd Rlckart. President. CANADIAN LEAGUE Mlddletown, N. Y. J. S. Wilson, Jr., Treasurer. Henry l.auineier. Tivasurer. NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE Harry Goldman. Secretary. Willls E. Joimson, Secretary. (CLASS B.) (CLASS B.) Secretary—JOHN P. DOYLE, F. Otto Knabe, Manager. Fitlder A. Jones, Manager. President—J. H. FARRELL Presldent-Secretary-Treasui Asbury Park, N. J. Auburn, X. Y. J. P. FITZGERALD CLUB MEMBERS—LONG BRANCH, Telegram Bldg.. Toronto, Canada. N. J., Dr. Carlos Henrlquez. Presi OF PROFESSIONAL LEAGUES CLUB MEMBERS— BINGHAMTON, dent; "Dick" Henrlquez, Manager. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION N. Y., George F. Jobnson. President; CI.UB MEMBERS — TORONTO, PERTH AMBOY, N. J.. Max GIbian, H. SEXTON, Rock Island. Ills. Seeretary-J. H. Jubn S. Calhoun, Manager. WILKES- James Norvls. President; George Lee, President; H. Ramsey, Manager. President MICHAEL BARRE, Pa., Peter Xoonan. Presi Manager. HAMILTON, Arthur L. Aubnrn, N. Y. BOARD OF ARBITRATION:—A. T. PATERSON, N. J., Dick'Coqan. Presi FARRELL. Bor 214. dent: Joseph McCarty, Manager. CurlliwaltP, President; John J. Wilte, deut and Manager. BLOOMTIELD, Baum, T. H. Murnanc. W. M. Kavanaugb. James H. o'Rourke, Charles F. TROY, N. Y.. Zepli Magill. Presi Mannser. LONDON, Samuel Stevely, N. J., Samuel Jaeger, President and Frank R.. Carson, Norths O'Neill, E. G. Barrow, T. M! dent: James F. Tnmsett. .Manager. President; Dr. Frank C. Rclsllnf, Manager. DANBURY, Conn., Ernest Moll, M. E. Justice, UTICA, X. Y.. Harry W. Roberts, Manager. BRANTFORD, Thomas J. CblTlngton. Landgraf, President: Thomas Gtll- President: Mli-liael J. O'Neill. Man Nelson. President: George W. De- been. Manager. MIDDLETOWN, N. ager. ALBANY, N. Y.. Charles Win nean. Manager. ERIE, Pa., George INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Y., Nat I). Mills. President: John J. chester. President: Edward Phelps, H. O'Neill. Presideut; Frank Gygll. Lawlor. Manager. POUGHKEEPSIE, (CLASS AA.) (CLASS AA.l Manager. SYRACUSE, N. Y.. Charles Manager. ST. THOMAS, Charles O. N. Y.. John K. Sague. President; Wil President—EDWARD G. BARROW President—T. M. CH1VINGTON F. Connors. President: Fred I'ayne, Stanley, President: Garnet Craven, liam MeCabe. Manager. NEW- Manager: Mike J. Kelly. Secretary. Manager. OTTAWA. Malcolm T. 920 St. James IHdf., New York. 1414 Flslier Bldg., Chicago, Ills. BURGH, N. Y., Otto Deisseroth, ELMIRA, N. Y., Lee lireese. Pres'l- Briee, President: Frank J. Shaugh- President; Wm. Waterman. Manager. Umpires—W. B. Carpenter. W. F. Umpires—J. E. Johnstone, Jamea dent: William Conrov. Manager nessy. Malinger. FETERBORO, Wll- Umpires—Arthur o'Counor. of Au. Flnneran. John Mullen. William Hal- A. Murray, Fred Westervelt. Joseph SCRANTON, Pa., E. " J. Coleman, liam H. Denliani. President; Cnrley burn. N. Y.; John J. Skelley, of New ligan, Hugh Rorty. Peter HarrUou, O'Brien. C. E. Irwin. p. R, Connolly, President: Wm. Cougblln, Manager Brount. Manager. Umpires—George York City; Jerry Hurley, of New Frank Brown, Robert Hart. George H. Jobnson, c. B. Owens. Salary limit. $2000. Umpires—N. W. Miller. Robert E. Bedford, Wil York City. Salary limit, $1200. As they finished In 1014 finished in 1914 White, E. J. Clearv. John F. Mc- liam K. (Jocko) Halllftan. William F. As they Brlde. E. Eckman, W. E. Leary, Al (Buck) Freeman. William Lush, (Salary limit, $5000.) (Salary limit. $3000.) Kneeland. Frank McPartlln. Salary limit, $2000. PROVIDENCE CLUB. Prow. R. i. MILWAUKEE. CLUB. Milw'e, WIs, OTHER ASSOCIATION LEAGUES * Joseph J. Lannln. President. "L A. A. Tamine, President. TEXAS LEAGUE Til-state League ...... Class B —— —— Manager. Harry Clark. Manager. SOUTHERN MICHIGAN LEAGUE (CLASS Ii.| New England League ...... Class B PUFPALO CLUB. Buffalo. N. Y. T OUISVILLECI.UB. Louisv'e, Ky (CLASS C.) President—WILLIAM R. DAVIDSON Wisconsin-Illinois League ....Class C Jscob J. stein. President. " O. H. Watben. President. President—JAMES FRANK William J. Clyrner, Mauager. John F. Hayden, Manager. Waeo. Tex. Northern League ...... Class C Jackson. Mlch. PfOCHKSTER CLUB. Roche'r, N. T. INDIANAPOLIS CLUB. India's, Inrt CLUB MEMBERS — HOUSTON, Colonial League ...... C CLUB MEMBERS—ADRIAN, Wm. ....Class •*•'• C. T. Chapiu, President. •1 J. C. Mcred Caven- ager. FLINT, Jack Burke, presi Teias-Oklahoma League ., ...Class D x> ('has. H. Mbliets. Jr.. President. ^ Cbas. W. Somers. President. der. Manage:-. SHREVEPORT, La., dent and Manager. JACKSON, Win Georgia State League ...... Class D Ed KEminermau, Manager. • Jack Knight. Manager. President: Lee (iarvin, Worlhington. President; Don Brown Western Canada ...... I) •RICHMOND CLUB. Richmond, Va. KANSAS CITY CLUB. K. city, MO. Manager. FORT WORTH, Tex., J. Manager. KALAMAZOO. J. W. Ry- ....Class xv John J. Duuii, President. •"• George Teheau, President. W. Morris. President; Jacob Atz, der. President, c. H. Wagn«r, Man Kansas State League ...... Class D —— —— Manager. William R. Armour, Manager. Manager. GALVESTON, Tex., A. D. ager. MT. CLEMENS,, J. W. Mor- Trl-State ...... Dolsan. President: Paul Sentelle, rlssey. President and Manage:'. SAGI- Western ...Class D MONTREAL, CLL'B.. Montreal.. Can. IV/riSNEAPOUSCLUB. MIn's, Mlna. NAW, H. E. Holmes. President and Georgia-Alabama ...... Class D E. Cnntillon, President. Manager. BEAUMONT, Tex.. Ed. lw S. E. I.icbtenhein. President. •»* M. Stedman. President: George Leidy, Manager. SOUTH BEND, Edward Western Association ...... Class D Daniel Howley, Manager. Jose|>li Cantillop, Mauager. Man Manager. Salary limit, $2000. Um Smith. President; Ben Koehler, League .... JERSEY CITY CLUB. j. city, N. J. CT. PAUL CLUB. St. Paul, MInn. pires—W. .f. Bm-kley, E. Nugent, ager. TOLEDO, O., ———— ———— Tbe Interstate ...Class D " Thomas A. Kogarty. President. a George E. Lennon, President. Thomas Connor, Frank Uulr, Jamea President. Fred Harts«l, Manager. Illinois-Missouri League . ....Class D ——'• —— Manager. William E. Frlel, Maaagw. CallcB, Dred Salary limit, *1«X) Ul Jdl« Texai L«agu» .... ,...Cla« B "FEBRUARY 13, 1915 SPORTING LIFE
THOMAS S. DANDO, EDITOR THOMAS D. RICHTKR. ASSISTANT EDITOR
Club traps, but it was necessary, as the home Mooney ... 14 21 35 Trullinger. . 15 11 team was also in a high-scoring mood. The J. M'n, Sr. IS IS SUiMrs. M'lton 14 10 J. Urecn'd Itj 15 .'it Haincs .... 14 20 Whites made the fxceptional score of 475 out David .... IS 1C 34 i; liner ..... 15 13 Philadelphia Trap League of 500, and Lansdale was only 14 targets Burner ... 9 7 1« Gerbart ... 15 10 back with 461. The race was running even I.Marshall .. 8 1 until Charles Newcomb, of the Whites, took A. Scuultz. 15 16 o his turn at the traps. He shattered a 50 MEADOW SPRING straight with perfect shooting, and his club BALL PLAYERS' PARADISE RECORD - BREAKING PERFORM B. B. T.I B. B. T. mates then piled up some big scores turning Martin ...... 21 17 3S|Hewitt ...... 20 19 39 the tide. J. Hoffman was Lausdale's high Cobb, Stallings and Others to Purchase ANCES IN MONTHLY RACE Marsdin ..... 18 22 flS! MacAlonan ... 16 11 27 scorer with a clean break of 49. Bender, C. Kaue ...... 20 Ifi SiijVon Xeida .... 22 in 41 Swartz and Pflegar tied with 47. Following Famous Shooting P.eserve. (ieiger ...... 22 18 40 ! Good ...... 24 20 44 Newcomb came Severn. Appleton and Hand Pierce ...... 21 la 40' Henry ...... 23 lit 42 with 48. The conditions were ideal for good 'Macon, Ga., February 8. If plans now Gardner ..... IS 18 3 Beaver .. 21 1!) 40 shortly own and operate one of the finest shoot Smashes All Previous Figures Croft ...... -IS 22 40; Banniinu 1» 17 30 B. B. T.| B. B. I.. H. Fish 23 21 44 Geibel ...... 21 17 3S Newcomb .. 25 25 50IJ. Hoffman. 24 25 ing preserves in the South. Manager George Siinmons 21 21 42 Kirch ...... 20 14 34 Severn . . . 24 24 Stallings, of the World's Champion Boston With 485 Out 500-S.S. White, Coyle ...... 17 23 40 Torpey ...... 23 21 44 Appleton ..24 24 team, Ty Cobb, the famous outfielder; Hugh .T. Emerson . 19 111 r.jClegg ...... 21 19 40 Han.l .. 23 25 Jennings, Ban B. Johnson and others are Chandler 1U 20 :>(i Il.imlln . 24 23 47|Kaucli Du Pont and Highland Also Win. Wilson . 22 Swartz. raising funds to purchase the famous Dover DU PONT WIN'S FROM CLEARVIKW Waters . 23 Metis ...... Hall Estate at Dover Point, near the city of The Du Pont Trap Shooting Club had its Karues 24 471S<-hultl ... Brunswick, Ga. As a result of a proposition The fifth of the series of trap shooting Bmld ...... 22 47;Gerber .... made by George Stallings, and investigated hands full with the Clearview Gun Club, at Betzon ..... 24 4G| Dewltt by other base ball men, the deal is pending matches for the championship of the Phila Darby, and only a margin of 15 targets as Total ...... 4751 Total ...... 461 for the purchase of a delphia Trap Shooters' League, on February sured the Wilmington team of its victory, the Tbose who failed to qualify: PERMANENT WINTER CAMP, G, was the means of bringing out record at final score being 46G to 4.51. It was a battle S. S. WHITE where magnates, managers, players, and the tendances at several traps, especially at Cam- from the start and the race was close down B.I friendly fan can enjoy their vacations pur den, and also produced a league record in to the final shooters. Owing to the heavy mist Wiley ...... 40 Abbott suing the wild turkey, stalking the deer, point of scoring when the Camden Shooting the quick shooter had the advantage. T. W. Sldebotham 44 Eyre trapping the wild boar, flushing the quail. Association broke 485 out of 500 targets. Baker was the man to start the ball rolling Print ..... 40 Thompson sprinting with the scared rabbit, banging This phenomenal score enabled the Camden for Du Pont, and as their leader cracked 49 McConnell . 44jl)avls away at the flying duck, fishing for the silver team to pull Meadow Spring out of its undis out of 50. With this inspiring example, the Griffith .... Fontalue trout and the seabass, digging up the succu other members of the club kept well up to the Melrath ... Ileite ... lent oyster, cracking the native ocean and puted hold on first place and back into a tri Belts ..... Robinson the latest jokes, drawing to a bobtan straight, ple tie for first place, with S. S. White and top, only seven out of the entire entry falling Ford ...... 45iCantrell below 40. Jarrell followed Baker with a 48. Archer .... 2fi:illnk-son or trying to fill two pairs, sitting around the Camden, The Whites also mustered a big and the scores then ranged down to 45. Clear- Rowland ... 431 Dehham old camp fire in the loghouse swapping lies, entry and were forced to shoot phenomenally view's high man was C.oleman, who cracked Keene 331 Harper winding the ancient horns as a lung tester, to defeat Lansdale. Du Pont and Highland 48. Rudolph and Bonsall each broke 46. C. George ...... 371 and sleeping the sleep of a child. Dover were the other winners. The former team is Hall is an estate of 3500 acres, only one point behind the three leaders, thus THICKLY WOODED IN PLACES, making the race for the premier honors prob and is described as a "hunters' paradise" ably the closest on record. In point of brok In the Trap Shooting Limelight by Tyrus Cobb and other noted ball player- en targets for the five matches the Whites shooters who have sought game on its wide still hold first place. Conditions were favor reaches. It lies on a peninsula some 13 miles able in the early afternoon at all traps and back of Brunswick, with salt water marshes consequently the scoring was excellent. For aplenty and deep water at the very door of the first time of the season there were three every lodge. Only a few acres are under cul perfect scores registered. George S. Mc tivation. Hundreds of acres of stately pine Carty and Fred Plum, of Camden. and Charles trees and underbrush make a fine cover for Newcomb, of the S. S. Whites, having the game. Only this season English pheasant honor of turning in these. Other high scores have been added to its stock of gam*. The were so numerous as not to excite any com climate is delightful in Winter. Among the ment. Camden's record score shatters the subscribers are Jim Gaffney, Charles Comis- former record of 483, made twice last season key, Ban Johnson, Harry Hempstead, George l>y the S. S. White team, this club beating Stallings, Ed Barrow, Captain Huston, Ty Lansdale on October 18, 48:1 to 449, and Cobb, Bill Donovan, John McGraw, Frank downing Highland a month later, 483 to 470. Stevens, Joe Lanniu, Hughey Jenninss and The total entry for the league events was Frank Navin. more than 250 shooters. The team standing and target record follows: Points Targets FRED GILBERT'S RECORDS Club Scored Broken S. S. White ...... » 22H9 "Sporting Life" Answers Shooter's Request Camden ...... 9 22.15 Meadow Spring ...... 9 2-14 for Veteran's Averages. Bll Pont ...... 8 2223 I.ansdale ...... 7 214fl From sportsmen in all sections of the coun Clearvlew ...... 7 2125 try have come requests that information re Highland ...... 0 1S12 garding Fred Gilbert's yearly averages be Wen Willow ...... 3 1878 published. This, of course, is desired from the time he entered the game, up to the pres CAMDEN MAKES RECORD SCORE ent. His twentieth year found him still well The Camden Shooting Association succeed above the 90 per cent, mark, and he finished ed in pulling the Meadow Spring Club out the latter part of 1914 with some wonderful of complete possession of first place' in the exhibitions of the art of breaking clay targets. league, but-it was necessary to shoot a re Earlier in the year he was a constant suf markable pace to accomplish this. Camden, ferer from a combination of ailments which shooting on its own grounds, broke 485 out interfered with his shooting, and militated of 500 targets, thus setting a new league rec against him turning in anything like bis usual ord. Meadow Spring scored high enough to scores. Interest in the Fred Gilbert twentieth win under any ordinary conditions, getting anniversary celebration shows no abatement, 462. Camden did not have any of its quali FRED GILBERT EDGAR APPERSON in fact, the reverse is the case. Each mail fying shots fall below 47, and in fact, had Famous professional, of Spirit Lake, brings a flood of letters from all sections of two scores of this figure that did not get into Famous maker of Jack Rabbit Car the country, containing good wishes for "Our the averages. The victors also had the honor la., whose twentieth season with Du Font bearing his name, of Kokomo, Ind., who Company is to be celebrated shortly all is one of the best trap shooters in the Fred" (from Iowa), "Fritz," etc., and al of getting two scores of 50 straight, the first over the country. ready nearly 200 clubs from coast to coast time this has happened this year on one Middle West. and from Canada to the gulf, have requested team. George S. McCarty and Fred Plum that Fred Gilbert cups be reserved for them, broke all of their targets. Meadow Spring A. Hardy, the noted Chicago shot, fired alcng and forwarded just as soon as possible. Gil had four tied for the leul, they being Sloan, LANSDAI.E bert's records, as compiled for the Du Pont £gan, Cresse and Soley. The winning team with the Du Pont team and broke 45. oj-orcs: B-i Company by "Sporting Life," as far M ob mustered an even 50 shooters at the traps, DU PONT CLKAKVH!W Hennlnz ...... 45IIIiltebeitel tainable, are: while Meadow Spring brought along 37. There B. B. T. B. I!. T. D. HolTuian ...... 45'Lukens .... was a heavy fog hanging over the grounds, Baker .... Coleman 25 2.1'. 4S Felver ...... 44|l.i-\\ls ..... Year Shot at Brofct Pet. Jarrell .... '. 24 24 -ISJ Rudolph .' 1 '. 23 23 40 Rogers ...... 44 Accor ..... 1.495. .Averages not compiled. making the targets loom up strongly. Late in 1*96. .Averages not compiled. the day. however, the light was Dad and the Wlllls .... . 25 22 47|Konsall .... 23 23 46 Hibbs ...... 44iCochran ... Swayne ... . 24 23 471.F. Ladomus I'll 22 45 I.amboru ...... 44;Timm .... V»9!...... 3.298 S.OM M.90 wind freshened, making good scoring diffi Nice ...... 44 Kaunle .... 1898...... 3.040 3.713 89.«0 cult. Scores: Anderson . . 22 24 4lliKHlian .... 24 21 45 l.'oroy .... . 25 21 4(1 I'owell .... 22 23 45 Henry ...... 43JSaxon ..... 1S99 ...... 2875 2.700 »S.9<> CAMDEN _ f MEADOW SPRING Martin ... . 24 22 4«;Kerry ...... 24 20 44 Tuylor ...... 43;Berger .... UN*...... 3,"90 3.M3 M.«0 B. B. T.I B. B. T. Simonton .'. . 23 23 4U| Armstrong . 23 21 44 Worthlngton ..... 43iIIiu-bcocU . 1001...... 4.2S5 4.01!> '92.70 Plum ...... 25 25 50 Egan 23 24 47 Winchester . 23 22 45; Elwell .... 21 23 44 X. Clark ...... 431). Sclmltz 1902...... 7.800 ".406 *»t.OO McCarty 25 20 r,Q 24 23 47 Guest_.. _ ...... 23 23 46|Letford ...... 24 20 44 Martin ...... 42 Williams .. 1903 ...... 9.2W 8.65."> *94.20 Powers . .... 24 25 49 Soley 23 24 47 Total ...... 400! Total ...... 1304 ...... 17.015 1S.K9 *>5.0S 451 HIGHLAND OUTSHOOTS GLEN WILLOW 1005...... 17.845 17.005 *»i.0e Hlnellne .... 24 2". 4!) Sloan 23 24 47 Those Kllng ... 25 24 40 Mace 21 25 4« wbo failed to qualify for their respective The Highland Gun Club had little difficulty ino« Sick all year did not shoot. teams: 1907...... 9.195 S.8W «M.8» rook 25 23 4S R. R. Chrls'n. 23 23 4(i DU PONT in taking Glen Willow into camp at the Kdge L. Z. Lawrence 24 24 48 Vingst ...... 22 24 48 19»g...... 10,!M6 1X>.403 Ki.03 B. B. T.| B. B. T. Hill grounds, the home shots winning, 408 to 1909...... 12,630 12.079 95.63 H. Anthony.. 25 23 48 Ford ...... 23 2S 25 20 45 Lotiand 14 22 31! 372. Both teams had good entry, but High Crane ...... 24 23 47[IIillpot ...... 23 22 45 W. G. Wood. 1910...... 2,000 1.896 t94.80 W. Smith ... 21 21 42 Popp 20 Hi 30 land managed to bunch more scores in the 1911 ..'...... 2.100 1.99.1 W.00 W. L. Borden 23 24 47|Ciarrett ...... 22 23 45 21 24 45 I'oslett . 22 IS 40 Total ...... 48,'i Total ...... 402 Hardy ..... forties. Harry David was high cun with 47 1912...... t.600 4.4.1S M.lKt Taggart .... 14 20 34 Doremus 17 19 3« oul of 50. Perry and R. G. Fell were next, 1013...... 5,940 5.6W 94.r.3 Following are the men who failed to qualify Minnick 21 22 43 Betts 24 15 39 each smashing 45. The Glen Willow leader mt...... ».9W) 3.517 9Z.53 (or their i-espectlve teams: Robelen ...... 21 21 42 .loslyn 22 22 44 was Moulton with a score of 41, Wilde being Indicates hlith iveraze winner for rear. Mr. Gil CAM DEN Ewlng ...... 23 IS -11 Carlon 19 22 41 bert won this honor six consecutive years, eliminating Cnnnlngbam . 14 21 35 Simon 22 20 42 the only shooter equaling 40. The scores: 1906. when he did not shoot, a feat never before or B. B. T.l B. B. T. Leedom .. 1!) 21 40 Holllngsworth. 20 19 39 HIGHLAND GLEN WILLOW since accomplished by any shooter, amateur or profes Goodfellow .. 16 IS 34|Wescott 23 22 45 .. 24 IS 42 Touillnson 22 21 43 B. B. T. 23 22 45;Cross . 23 23 4« McCune B. B. T. sional. Dehner ..... CLEARVIEW David .... 24 23 47 Monlton 1C 25 41 *The averages these years were figured onlj on tar- Smith ...... 9 '.' ISJIIorner 24 21 45 Perry .... 23 22 45 19 40 geu shot at in Interstate Association tournament*. R. Borden .. IS IS 3ti'.Tones 20 IS :i8 B. B. T.I B. B. T. R. (1. Fell 23 22 45'Mcrkle . 20 19 39 -•- Wagner ..... CUalmers 22 21 43 Wlltbank .... 19 23 42|HarkIns 21 10 37 Freed .... 23 in 42|RlBS ... 19 E. Springer . 24 20 44 Katcliffe 22 23 45 P. Smith .... 19 14 33 ! I.ee .... 22 19 41 Dlson .... 18 22 40|Pepper . 22 Yagel Tops Mt. Moriah Field Wrlght ..... 23 24 47|l>ehnn ... 20 IS 38 .7. Smith .... 19 14 S3. Puff ... in is 34 T. Meehan 19 2" 89 Howland IS Wakeman ... 19. 17 HiniofTimn 23 22 -45 H. Pounds ... 20 23 43 Fisher .. 22 20 42 Philadelphia, Pa.. February 8. In th* H. Green'd 21 IS 30'Mi-Fall . 1!) weekly shoot of the Mt. Moriah Gun Club, 00 Llchtenstleo.. 15 11 2B!Moilow»y 18 20 38 B. K. Ladom's 18 22 WIBraim IS 17 3" f. M'n. Jr. 19 19 :iS; Hullei-k 17 Edwards .... 20 1'J 3!l Downs .. . 23 23 4fi Paul .... 23 20 431 Bowers ...... 20 22 42 Houpt .... IS 10 (ieorge . li: February 6, Yagel was high with 39 out of Johnson .... 18 22 40 Simpkins 21 23 44 Svlvesler .... 19 22 41 Fink ...... 20 18 38 B. ("wood. 19 17 31'. Wymen 15 50. Secretary Todd was second with 38. W. Johnson . 19 19 :lSJPlatt .... 24 22 48 A. Founds ... 17 Hi 33JHunt«r ...... 17 20 37 .Total ...... 40S ! Total ...... 372 Scores: W. T. Smith 19 20 3SI Tomlln .. 22 25 47 Kischner ;.... 22 21 43iRlacken»tose.. 16 12 2S B. T.I B. B. T. Priestley . .. 22 22 44 Dungan 20 21 41 Seal ...... 13 10 23lEspenshIp .... 17 1C. 33 Some of the target experts who failed to Yagel . 15 397. Hofflcker. 19 15 34 J. J. Cook ... 22 21 43 Ka'rraud . 21 21 42 PaulMD ...... 17 15 32|.Iackson ...... 22 21 43 qualify were: Todd .. 2O 381A. Hofflcker 13 21 34 J. Anthony .. 18 17 33 Evans 17 17 34 Harper ...... 23 20 43!Horner ...... 21 19 40 HIGHLAND GLEN WILLOW Riber . 14 27| Workman . 20 1 Anmaek .".... 22 22 44il>avls ...... 24 21 45 S. S. WHITE MAKES HIGH TALLY B. B. T.| B. B. T. Muller 10 SS N. Hofflcker 11 20 Winslow ..... 13 12 25'Lamb ...... 20 23 43 S. Crothers IS !fj 34:Mathes 11 10 21 Fan-el . 15 2fl!Conoon» ... 18 lit Solstman .... 10 17 331 Matthews .... 18 21 39 The S. S. White Club members shot a re S. M. Cro's 13 11! 29|Ki-uger . 4 11 15 Harper 15 2E|.Strecker ... 10 18 «Ule» ...... 2* 12 34 Slear ...... 20 23 43 markably fine pace over the Lansdale Gun Bysher ... 14 9 23|Kobisoa 17 12 28 Welch . 20 JO 21 FEBRUARY 13, 2O SPORTING LIFE Those Shooters We Know
o .ould not possibly a more impressive demon WHY Do Speed NOT TOO PERSONAL, BUT JUST stration of superior quality than this. PERSONAL ENOUGH In all probability if Sam Huntley had been shooting through the entire Sunny South Han v ¥ Shell Shooters dicap at Houston he would have won the high loners, as he had the high average on the Gossip and Comment About Sports targets he did shoot. H. R. Bosley, the noted amateur of Dallas, Win Oftenest at the men Whom the Lovers of and one of the best in the State of Texas, lad a narrow escape from a serious accident Shooting Know in Person or to his eyes at the Sunny South Handicap a week ago and was put out of the running just when it looked as though he would have a Traps? Through the Medium of Fame. chance to win.
The opening of Philadelphii's new shooting The Philadelphia, Pa., Electric Company grounds at Wyoming avenue and D street, ou Gun Club held its annual big target shoot at Would you like to know why shooters of Rem- February 6, was enjoyed by a number ot Observatory Hill with 40 at the traps. J. C. trap shooters, among ihem being several well- Dando was high gun with his handicap of ington-UMC Arrow and Nitro Club Steel Lined known shots. Dr. Frederick Hutton, who has " while W. H. Seebold won the visitors' gained quite an enviable reputation at the prize. V. Travis won Class A honors, J. M. Speed Shells have a better chance to break traps, was in exceptionally fine form,_ and very F.glis was high iu B Class, and W. A. Me- lew skimmers escaped his unerring aim. Only Aleer in Class C. one string of birds were shot in squad forma targets ? tion, most of the shooting being done in the H. C. Ludlam, of the Berlin, Md.. Gun field. Mrs. Harry Shisler, who has been seen Club, writes that on March 10 there will be at several local shoots, proved lhat she could a team race at Salisbury, Md., between Ber hold her own with the male shooters. From lin, Cambridge, Scaford and Salisbury Clubs. ow on the traps will b« open every Satur- * REMINGTON REMINGTON S»y afternoon. UMC J?em//i0to/)-UMC^—^ ^ *""~"~"~~"~ liMC HUNTING LOSING FAVOR P. E. Osborne, manager of the Paleface Cun Club, of Wellington, Mass., has arranged Only Question of Short Time When Trap « busy schedule »f shooting dates for Febru Shooting Will Rage in Illinois. ary. On February 13, 17 and 24 there will be Would you like to know why the shot charges a program of five'20-target events. The Wash Bloomington, Ills., February 6. Central ington's Birthday shoot will have a 125- Illinois sportsmen are predicting a gloomy from Arrow and Nitro Club Shells get to the tcrget program. future for those who wish to kill water fowl and -game animals. They believe that the targets quicker? Why shooters of these shells T. F. Wilcos, with a total of 83 breaks to time it not far distant when trap shooting kls credit, Won the 100-target handicap shoot will be the only sport left in this State. The do not have to hold so far ahead of birds Why lor the Lindsey Trophy at the traps of the hunting grounds ore growing more restricted Knollwood Country Club, White Plains, N. each year, while the antagonism of farmers they can come nearer to point blank shooting ? Y., on February 0. Wilcox had a handicap of and the activity of the lawmakers in curtail 6. S. A. Megeath was second with 80, and ing the privileges have also affected the sport. Foster Crampton third, with 79 breaks Cramp- Spring Lake, in Tazewell County, a famous ton shot from scratch. Other scores were: resort in years gone by, has been reclaimed W. H. Merrall, (16), 6'J, 78; Walter H. for agriculture. The La March district along A post card will bring to you a copy Sykes, (8). 67, 75; R. H. Henderson, the Illinois River will soon be drained, and (scratch), 74. Sykes l«d in the shoot for the similar reports are heard from many other ol "Inside Shot Shell Facts Laid Bare" ilonthly Cup with 39, (4), 43. Crampton places in Illinois. The Sand Lake Club near was second with 40, (scratch), and Megeath Gladstone disbanded this week, due to an —containing most interesting informa third, with 37, (2), 39T Wilcox also proved approaching drainage project, while thousands best in the Season's Cup contest, his total be of acres elsewhere in the State have been tion that will suggest the way to better ing 43 out of a possible 50. Megeath was transformed into corn fields. The natural runner-up with 41, and Merrall third with 40. feeding places of water fowl are growing fewer. Shrewd land owners along the Illi scores. Write today. Secretary M. F. Cook, of the Hartford, nois River, recognizing the growing scarcity * Conn., Gun Club, announces a Washington's of shooting grounds, now charge heavily for Birthday ihoot, with a program lasting all the privilege of hunting ducks upon their premises. Some of the nfmrods pay the price, but the majority remain at home. With the Remington Arms-Union Good form was shown by the 17 trap disappearance of the natural feeding grounds hooters that took part in the weekly shoot of the water fowl will become less plentiful in the Larchmont Yacht Club, at Larchmont, Illinois, finding it difficult to locate a secure Metallic Cartridge Co. N. Y., on February 7. By reason of the place to light for feed and shelter. The Illi breaking down of the springs of some of the nois hunter is facing a similar situation, ac traps it was impossible to complete all the cording to the pessimistic members of the 299 Broadway, New York Hatches before dark, but full scores were re Fraternity, and if he wishes to handle a gun turned in all of the five matches contested. must go to the traps and test his ikill at the R. K. Spotts, Jr.. the 14-year-old son of the inanimate targets of clay, champion, R. L. Spotts, returned a full score . * . of 25 on his handicap of five in the shoot for Maryland League Shoot Called OK the Monthly Cup, tyin? T. H. Lawrence, B. Funfce Double Winner at Manhasstt M. Higginson, T. Lenane, Jr., S. H. Core, and Havre de Grace. Md., February 6. What W. R. Delahanty. S. 'H. Core won the Take was to have been the deciding contest for the Port Washington, L. I.. February 8. The Home Cup with a full score of 25, and A. L. Du Pont Cup in the Maryland Trap Shooters' Manhasset Bay Yacht Club held its weekly February 20th to 27th Burns, who won the 10-target scratch prize League between the Havre de Grace and the shoot yesterday and Herbert Funke won two with a full score, was also high scratch man Baltimore Shooters' Association Gun Clubs of the events. Scores: the 1915 Annual with 116 as his score when the shooting was not held this afternoon, owing to a viola High Score Scratch 10O topped. D. F. McMauon won the 15-target tion of the agreement between the clubs in Clay Targets T. H. (cratch contest with a full score. regard to the scores of professionals. Havre Lewis, SO; I). E. Smith, 79: H. F. L. Funke, 76; SPORTSMAN'S aai de Grace, who had 33 of their crack marks J. W. Alker, 69; Waldo Orose, 88. men on the grounds, refused to shoot because Ten Clay Targets Scratch J. W. Alker, 8; The following letter from Secretary E, Captain Malone, president of the Shooters' D. E. Smith. 8; H. F. L. Funke, 8; T. E. Lewis, 8. TRAVEL SHOW Reed Shaner is self-explanatory: Association, insisted upon entering J. Mowed Alker won the shoot-off. Pittsburgh, Fa., February 1. Editor Hawkins, a professional, after having been Fifteen Clay Targets Scratch D. E. Smith, at the New Grand "Sporting Life." Referring to Registered notified several days previously that the 11- H. F. L. Funke, 11: J. W. Alker, 11; Waldo Tournament Report No. 271, Pastime Gun Havre de Grace team would be unable to Grose, 10; T. H. Lewis, 8. Central Palace Club'i tournament, May 11, 12 and 13, Take Home Trophy 25 Clay Targets Handi procure the services of a professional. When Lexington Aoe & 47th 1914, sent you under date of September the league was organized the agreement was cap J. W. Alker (4), 23; Waldo Grose (5), 24; St.. New York City 2. 1914. Kindly credit Mr. J. F. Couts, that the scores of professionals should not E. A. Slerck (3), 23; T. M. Lewis (1), 22: D. Trap Shooting Tournaments Jr., with E. Smith (2). 22; C. E. Wlnslow (31. 21: Bus- the scores made by Mr. Foster count unless both teams were employing pro sell Rowland (5). 20; George Kelly (7). 19. Fly Casting Contests Couts, namely. May 11. 193x200; May 12 fessionals, for the same match. Today Havre Monthly Cup 25 Clay Targets Handicap H. 193x200; May 13. 98x100; and credit Mr de Grace was unable to secure the services of F L Funke (3). 25: C. F. Wlnslow (3). 24; E. The Annual Rendezvous for American J. F. Couts with the scores credited to Mr. a professional, as German, who is a member A'. Slerck (3). 24: T. H. Lewis (1). 25; I>. E. Hunters Anglers, Campers, Explorers, J. F. Couts, Jr.. in this report, namely, of the club, is in Florida. Smith (2), 23; Waldo Grose (5). 23; Russell and Tourists May 11, 180x200; Mav 12, 187x200; May 13, 94x100. This will make Mr. J. F A Real Old Fashioned Sportsman's Show Couts, Jr.'s average appear as follows: Admission 50 cents Targets shot at, 7207; targets broken, 6819; average. .9.T79. Kindly make youi records correspond accordingly and oblige, Guns Used in European War yours very truly. The Interstate Associa ti»u, E. Reed Shaner. Secretary. CCORDING to a well-known for- man soldiers carry Mauser rifles, which GUNS, AMMUNITION All the Boy Scouts of Philadelphia and its ^^ t'l^n authority on military mat- have a velocity of 2800 feet. The rifle AND nvirons haTe been invited by Captuin J. A ^^^ ters there is not a vast amount U of the old 1893 pattern and has a bar H. Dressel, the general manager of the Sports of difference between the rifles now used by England, France rel 29 inches long, with four grooves of SPORTING GOODS man's Show nt Grand Central Palace in New rifling. The magazine, in which five York on Monday, February 22, to attend, anc and Germany. The Lee-En- the inter-city match between clay-target field rifle is the standard arm cartridges are carried, is not detach J. B. Shannon Hardware Co. breakers of PhiladeIphiu and New York City of the British army. It was the outcome able, as is the case with the British rifle. 816 Chestnut St., Phila. is slated for that day inv the annual Metro of experiments induced by the Boer war, At last reports the German army was be politun outdoor trap shooting tournament tu and represents an effort to produce a ing served with a round-nose bullet Catalogue Sent for the Asking. l>e held during the run of the Sportinan's rifle which, while not too long of barrel weighing 227 grains as against the 215 Show, on the roof of the Grand Central Pal to be conveniently carried on horse-back, grain English bullet and having a diam »ce. is efficient for infantry purposes, which eter of .311. Rifles similar to these were Rowland (5). 23; George Kelly (7), 22; J. W. on occasion include the use of the bayo used by the Boers against the English, Alker (4), 20. net. The barr"! of the rifle is 23 inches and the English in those days readily Yearly Cup 25 Clay Targets Handicap H. long and has seven grooves in the rifling. recognized the Mauser as some rifle. F. L. Funke (.1), :.' »; C. F. Winslow C!), 2:!; The cartridges may be fired either from The French army remains true to tin T. 11. Lewis (1), 2.'!; 1). E. Smith (2). 21; K. A. a magazine, which holds 10 cartridges in Lebel rifle of 1886, with a tube maga Sierc'k Cl), 20; Waldo Urose if,). 2u: Ceorga clips, or the gun can be loaded with zine containing eight cartridges. The Kelly <7>. 20; Russell Howland (G), 17; J. W. single cartrid^s if required. The sec barrel is 31 ^ inches long, of .;J15 cali Alker (4), 17. ______ond rifle is n Ijee-Knfleld familiar in the bre and four grooves of rifling. A a hands of the territorials, with a barrel earlier pattern of the Mauser, that of Two Events at Gloucester Traps five inches longer, and with wood casing 1«S89, is in the hands of the Belgians. extending not so far towards the muzzle. This weapon is lighter in weight than Gloucester City, N'. J, February 8. Glou- At the annual Midwinter tournament ai These weapons fire a bullet .303 inches the Lee-Enfield, and has a barrel SO cester and Westville shooters competed in two Pinehurst, N. C., January 19-23, high profes in diameter from a cartridge loaded with inches long. Austria is armed with the matches here on February G. Charles Murray eional average on all lij-yard targets was won and Harry Franks were the winners. Scores: cordite. The English have increased the Mannlicher, which has a box magazine, First event. 20 targets each Charles Murray, by F.mory H. Storr, who scored 570x600 wiih velocity 440 feet per second by changing holding five cartridges. Its barrel is 30 18: William Thomas, 1(1; Harry Tliomns, 15; Peters ''steel where steel belongs" shells a round-nose bullet for one with a sharp inches in length, with four grooves to the William Murray, 14; Daniel Bennett, 14; John the kind that won the five premier honors of point, which gives them a velocity of rifling, and is of .322 calibre. The Rus- Cox. 12; Harry Morris, 11; Henry Green, 10; the year 1914, to wit: The Grand American 2440 feet. This pointed bullet was intro sia,ns are armed with the Nagant,- with Joseph Hammill. 10. Handicap, the amateur championship, single duced by Germany in 1905 and was read- a box magazine holding five cartridges. Sweepstakes, miss and out Harry Franks, 11; targets; the amateur championship, double ly taken up by other nations. The Ger- The barrel is 31% incheses in' 'length. JJ William Murray. 10; John Cox, S; Harry Thomas, targets; the official high amateur average, anc 0: Charles Murray, 5; Daniel Benoett, 4; I". th* official high professional average. There \ Prlckett, 3; H, Johnson, 2. FEBRUARY 13, 1915 SPORTING LIFE 21 STEVBVS Scores at the SUNNY SOUTH HANDICAP Mr. Harry Murrelle, shooting a STEVENS Gun, wins High Pro fessional Average at Houston, Texas, under severe weather conditions. Score 1081 x 1180—average 9161% Harry Murrqllc Stevens Single Barrel Trap Gun THE TRAP SHOOTER who wants a good gun at a moderate price, and the beginner, doing his first trap shooting, find in the STEVENS No. 182 a splendid gun at an extremely low price. It is hammerless, with automatic ejector. Full choke bored barrel, matted full length, 30 to 32 inches, chambered for 244 inch shells. (Modified choke if desired.) -See your dealer or send for circular- J. STEVENS ARMS & TOOL COMPANY 66 Broadway, Chicopee Falls, Mass.
guaranteed $75 and a trophy: and the winner Club's 150-target program. C. R. Trimble, of third place guaranteed J~>0 and a trophy. secretary. Several other trophies will also lie awuded. February 20 Birmingham, Ala. Midwinter tour nament of Birmingham Gun Club. O. L. Garl, Elmer E. Shaner, manager, Pittsburgh, 1'a. secretary. The Coming Events JUNE February 22 Montpelier, Vt. Vermont State June 15, 16. 17 St. Louis, Mo. The Interstate Trap Shooters' League, under the auspices of Montpelier Gun Club. Dr. C. H. Burr, secre Association's Tenth Western Handicap Tour tary. o ieani shoot will be held on the last afternoon, nament, under the auspices of the Missouri IN TRAP SHOOTING WORLD CAST each man shooting at 50 targets. There will Athletic Association Gun Club; $1000 added APRIL be long run, high average and daily high money. Winner of first place in the Western April SO, May 1 New York, N. Y. New York Handicap guaranteed $100 and a tropjiy; win Athletic Club's amateur championship of Amer THEIR SHADOWS BEFORE score prizes. In addition to the chance to ica, at Travers Island. George J. Corbett, qualify the moonlight shooting events also ner of second place guarauteed $70 and a tro manager. phy; and the winner of third place guaranteed have special prizes, a feature each night. MAY Thursday evening will be known as the Voll $.10 .and a trophy. Several other trophies will "Sporting Life's" Compilation Con also he awarded. ""-Elmer K. Shaner, manager, May 9 Chicago, Ills. Chicago Gun Club's sixth j Lengerkc and Detmold night, as that com annual Interstate five-man team race. W. F. pany is donating the trophies. A big inter Pittsburgh, Pa. Merkle, secretary. tains Complete List of Registered city race between New York and Philadel JULY May 27 Bradford, Ills. Bradford Gun Club's phia will be shot on Washington's Birihday. July 5, 8, 7 San Diego, Cal. The Interstate As tournament. H. A. Swearlngen, secretary. sociation's Tenth Pacific Coast Handicap Tour and Unregistered Tournaments nament, under tlie auspices of the I'ustiinc Gun JUNE Club: $100O added money. Winner of first June 8, 9, 10 Sioux City, la. Twenty-first an- FORTHCOMING EVENTS place in the Pacific Coast Handicap guaranteed nual tournament of the Soo Gun Club. W. F. of Gun Clubs; and Club Fixtures $100 and a trophy; winner of second place Duiicau, secretary. , Within a reasonable date after the middle of guarauteed $75 and a trophy; and the winner June 28-July 1 Cedar Point, Sandusky, O. The February an announcement will be made of of third place guaranteed ¥~'0 ami a trophy. Indians' annual tournament. 1). H. Eaton, ITII the announcement of the the list eligible to hold these events, and they Several other trophies will also be awarded. secretary, 318 East Fourth St., Cincinnati, 0. placing of the Graud American will be KO distributed throughout the country Elmer E. Shaner, manager, Pittsburgh, I'a. and three of the subsidiary that all will have a chance at them. As AUGUST BALL PLAYERS WIN SHOOT handicaps of the Interstate As usual, this year ''Sporting Life'' will pub August 16. 17, 18. 19, 20 Chicago. Ills. The sociation and the completion of lish all of the registered tournaments, being Interstate Association's Sixteenth Grand Amer , i r i i- e 'he only publication having access to the of- ican Handicap Tournament, under the auspices Harry Hoffman Takes B'g White Flyef an-angeineuts for the holding of j fi(,i al roistered tournament scores. Alonic of the Chicago Association of Trap Shooters; Event Daobert Close Up, these features, comes also the word of with this the registered official averages will $3500 added money. Winner of tirst place in the planning for many of the State cham be published onre every month. As there ar<: the Grand American Handicap guarauteed $5(10 Newmanstown, Pa., February 6. Ball play pionship tournaments and other big shoot no registered tournaments scheduled as yet, and a trophy: winner of second place guaran ers showed the way to noted white flyer shots the schedule list below contains only the list teed $400 and a trophy; winner of third place in the sixth annual white flyer championship ing fixtures that RO far towards ussuriug of unregistered tournaments for the near fu guaranteed $300 and-a trophy; winuev of fourth of the Newmanstown Gun Club yesterday. a big season in the sport. In the various ture. In addition, there will be found ap place guaranteed $200 and a trophy; and the Harry ("Izzy") Hoffmau. manager of the States, sportsmen are busy framing up pended thereto a list of gun club-! who hold winner of tifth place guaranteed $10O and a Reading Ball Club, and noted outficlder, won feature events that will attract an even regular periodical shooting contests. This trophy. Numerous other trophies will also be the honors with a clean score of 20 straight awarded. Elmer E. Shaner, manager, Pitts flyers from 29 yards. Another famous ball greater entry list than attended the events will he added to or changed from time to burgh, Pa. of the past season. Just how the sea time at the request of gun club officials. player. Jake Daubert, first baseman of the "Sporting Life" earnestly requests gun club Brooklyn National League Club, was only two son's events are shaping up will be shown officials to keep this list before them and Tournaments Not Registered flyers behind, with 18. There was a five-cor by the appended articles and schedule make changes whenever necessary. Jt will nered tie for second honor at 19 flyers, E. K. list: have regular publication during the season FEBRUARY Melrath. of Philadelphia; J. H. Graves, of when the opportunity and space permit. - The February n Princeton. Ills. White Flyer Gun Delaware Water (Jap: C. U. Humer, of Mari ('lull's ISO-target program. C. K. Trimble, New Jersey State Shoot Plans schedule and fixtures are as follows: etta; Fred O. Dinger, of Harrisburg, and G. I. secretary. Trafford, of Newmanstown, finishing with this Newark, N. J., February 9. If the New February i; Philadelphii. Pa. Philadelphia Trap score. In the Lebanon Valley Handicap, at Jersey State shoot this year is not the best Tournamen's Registered Shooters' League matches, at Clcarview, Laus- 15 flyers, William B. Shugars, of Pottsville, on record it will net be through lack of dule. Camden and Highland Clubs. tied with Iloffman for high gun with 15 kills, conscientious effort in this direction by those MAY February 12 Bergen Hcach, L. I. Bergen Beach May 11. 12. 13 Memphis. Tenn. The Interst.itc Cuji Cluli's tournament. while John U. Margin, Fred 0. Dinger, of having in charge the affair of the Association Harrisburg; William B. Hillman, of Lebanon; this year. The State championship will be Association's Tenth Southern Handicap T( ur- February 14 Chicago. Ills. Chicago Gun Club's nainent, uu.ler tbo auspices of the Memphis weekly shoot. W. F. Mcrkle, secretary. Frank M. Wcrtz, of Reading; and George held at the Smith Gun Club's grounds, near Cun Club; $1000 added money, winner o:' Hist Fehru-iry 1« Princeton, Ills. White Flyer Gun Trafford, shared second money with 14 each. "Wiedeninayer Park, in Newark, this year, on pliice in tin- Southern Handicap gui'.i'nntr-od Club's shoot. Scores: June 3, 4 and 5. This will be open to all $100 inn! 11 trophy: winner of second place Fclu'iiaiy IS -Princeton, Ills. White Flyer Gun shooters of the State. There will also be Newmanstown Handicap, 20 flyers, sliding han optional sweepstakes, in which shooters from dicap: other States may participate. There will be Yds. B.I Yds. Bk. nine 'jo-target events each day, with mer G. S. Trafford.,. SS> 191 R. R. Werts ... 29 14 chandise shoots on Thursday and Friday. Sunny South Scoring Summary 10. M. Keaita .... 28 IS|F. M. Werta .. .. 29 17 There will also l)e two and three and six-men II. C. Honiuan.. 2!) 20 A. P. Tyson . . .. 29 18 team shoots, with the single-man shoot for I. W. Budd .... 2!) ISlli. W. Hansell . . 29 IT the State championship on Saturday. The Lee Wertz ...... 2!) 181(1. W. Hcple .. .. 29 18 came committee will work in conjunction with . Tex.. February 8.— High average for the week of the Sunny K. B. Melrath . . 2!) 19|F. W. Dwyer .. . . 29 19 the promoters of the carnival, which will South Handicap went tu Ilarve Dixon, the Oronopo, Mo., amateur, who .1. H. Graves . . . LI) 111 C. E. Humer . . .. 20 IS celebrate the two hundred and fiftieth anni broke 1084 targets on the six days' program of 1180, a percentage of .911*. I. II. Knowles . . 28 tti S. T. Christ ... . . 28 17 versary of the founding of Newark, in 1916, J. Roring ...... 28 IK .1. W. Pomranlng 28 IT John Livingston, of Springville. Ala., was second, 106T, and Billy Iloon, 1). Paul ...... 2f) 17 J. G. Martin .. .. 21) IT for a national State shoot, to be held there of Jewell Junction. Iowa, third, 106:!. But nine amateurs shot the com- at that time. The committee in charge is I. Daubert ...... 28 12 Ives Hoffa ...... 28 17 plete program. Of the six professionals, Murrelle broke 1081, Faurotc .lake Daubert . . . 28 IS D. E. Fink ...... 28 IB comprised of George H. Picrcy, R. Young, ('. 105-1 and Loftin 1044, the Tyler man passing Hinkle on the last day. High T. Day, Harry Higgs, J. W. Mason, B. II. J. C. Schmech . . 2S 17 average money was open only to gunners shooting through, otherwise it would have Lebanon Valley Handicap, 15 flyers. sliding Shanley, Jr., William Trowbridge, L. W. Col- gone to Sam Huntley, of Omaha. The national doubles chaihpion missed the Monday quitt, J. K. Leslie, J. L. Smith, O. Ericson, handicap: program, as he could not reach Houston from Pinehurst in time, hut on the last five Yd*. B. Yds. B. William Hassinger, James Murphy, N. Apgur days he smashed 904 out of 980 targets, an average of .992. Summary': and J. Baldwin. Higgs has been chosen Trafford ...... 30 14 Graves ...... 30 12 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th 6th Shusars ...... 2S IS Paring ...... 27 « captain of the shoot, and James Murphy, Hoft'mnn ...... 'ill 1.1 Melrath ...... 30 12 treasurer. Professionals day. day. day. day. day. day. Total. 200 200 200 180 200 200 1180 Paul ...... :. 2.S IS Kitowles ...... 2T 12 H. A. Murrelle. Houston ...... IBS 187 18'i 173 Ifi9 177 1081 Budd ...... 2» i:: Under ...... 27 8 Sportsman's Show Shooting 180 1054 .1. Dauhert ...... 2!) 12 Hansell ...... 27 13 F. M. Faurote, Houston ...... 187 184 182 157 164 E. Kenna ...... 28 13 Boleman ...... 27 14 Ne Yort. N. Y., February 9. Despite all J. S. Loftin, Tyler Tex...... 177 181 182 159 166 179 1044 Lee Wertz ...... 28 IS Humer ...... SO 13 of the varied attractions offered at the Na ,T. R. Hinkle, Oklahoma City, Okla. ...'.. 182 176 132 168 160 161 1029 F. R. Werti .... 27 13 Christ ...... 2T 13 tional Sportsman's Show, at the new Grand Ben Schwartz, Houston, Tex...... 181 184 170 154 158 173 1029 Hcple ...... 28 12 Morgan ...... 27 15 Central Palace h«re, from February 20 to 27, W. E. Scott. Houston, Tex...... 161 1C2 156 144 149 140 918 Martin ...... 27 14 K. M. Wertz .. .. 29 14 probably the feature that will attract the Amateurs Schmeeh ...... 27 12 Wegman ...... 27 13 widest attention is the annual trap shooting Harve Dixon, Oronogo, Mo...... IflO 190 I89», 167 167 170 1084 Dinger ...... 30 14 1. Daubert ...... 27 11 tournament on the roof of the palace. There, John Livingston. Springville, Ala...... 187 172 192 165 171 180 1067 Kern ...... 27 9 IlnlTa ...... 28 12 high above the street, contests will be held in W. S. Hoon. Jewel Junction, la...... 187 185 183 164 164. 180 1063 both afternoon and evening all week. The W. X. Ridley, What Cheer, la...... 187 186 176 159 166 171 1045 novelty of moonlight shooting, introduced a H. R. Bosley. Dallas, Tex...... 189 180 179 153 180 176 1037 Lett? Wins Newfield Event year ago. will probably draw so many entries George Burt, Denver. Colo...... 182 177 183 156 158 175 1032 Newfield. N. J.. February 8. The New-field that it will be a task to get through with the K. W. Fry. Graham, Tex...... 187 181 174 153 154 160 1009 Gun Club had seven to its traps on February shooting. A fortunate stroke was the re John Clay. Houston. Tex...... 169 154 166 156 16* 173 982 6. In the h'rst event, J. T. Letts was high tention of W. G. Hearne to take charge of the W. H. Bertrand, Dallas ...... 1B4 159 166 154 166 163 972 with 24, and William Hjirtman second with trap shooting. Hearne's wide experience in Amateurs shooting at 1080 targets 200 200 100 180 200 200 1080 23, while in the second event the tabMes were the sport and in handling big events of this Lee Jones, Br;idy, .Tex...... 172 174 88 159 170 171 934 reversed, Hartman getting the 24 and Letts character assure a smooth-working tourna George Tucker, Taylor, Tex...... 174 160 84 140 171 170 899 Scores; ment. The four feature events will bp the A. R. Ludlam, Raymondsvillc. Tex...... 157 168 79 151 17.r> 162 892 25! national amateur championship, the ladies' Amateurs shooting at 1020 targets 200 200 100 180 200 40 1020 Wm. Hartrann. 24!A. Itarrlson ... amatenr championship, the professional cham Phil Miller. Dallas. Tex...... 186 177 87 152 163 35 800 J. T. Letts .... IMlN. Nightingale. pionship, and the intercity five-man team Amateurs shooting at 980 targets . . . 200 200 180 200 200 980 C. W. Tyler .. ..|B. Stuart ..... shoot. Shooters will begin at 9.30 A. M. on S. A. Huntley, Omaha, Neb...... 186 18;) 163 180 190 904 H. Downs .... Saturday morning, February 20, and the quali C. D. Cobum. Mechanicsbnrg, 0...... 181 179 158 177 182 887 fying rounds will continue up to 2.30 P. M. Bud Barnes, Bay City, Tex...... 180 182 ISO 158 184 864 The Yorklyn Gnn Club has been forme* at on Saturday, the S^th. The ten high guns in 'Jim McLean. Augusta. Tex...... 152 159 182 164 850 Yorklyn. Del., and this club will not only the week in the qualification contests will *MeLean shot every day, but only »t 100 targets on two days. = hoot regularly each Saturday, but it is ex shoot for the championship. The same holds pected that tlie club will play 'a prominent food for the ladies and the professionals. The part in the State shooting. 22 SPORTING LIFE FEBRUARY 13, 1915 in the matter of getting distance and angles on the targets and is also of such a flexible and easily-handled nature that it can be transported without effort, can be used either Make Better Scores on shore, on moving trains, or other vehicles, or on the water. It does not need setting up TV/TOST every shooter has his "dead and can be well used by the yachtsman, the "-» easy" target. It may be a straight hunter, the farmer, the explorer, and, in fact, away or an angle "bird." His "losts" anybody who loves shooting and wants to are his hard targets those he should fire a shotgun either for the purpose of keep ing his eye keyed up for other kinds of practice on until he can smash them as shooting, or who likes trap shooting for its he does his "cinches." There is a short own sake. and sure way to become a better shot. PHILADELPHIA, FEBRUARY 13, 1915 It is by __ "A'o matter what happens, you will RANDOM SHOTS Jind a record of it in "Sporting Life." BID Hand Trap HE Sunny South Handicap, at Houston, T Tex., shot recently for a week, was a to throw the kind of target you miss so SOME EXCELLENT REASONS great disappointment in point of attendance, often at the club. This trap is adjust though it made up in shooting competition able. The shooter gets a 35 or 70-yard HE Lock Haven, P»., Gun Club, which, by what it lacked in attendance figures. This straightaway, fast or slow, high or low, T the way, is one of the largest and best failure to come up to expectations was prob "jack rabbit," curvers or skimmers conducted gun clubs in the country, at its ably due to the business depression in the whichever flight he desires for improving recent meetinE subscribed its name to the South brought about by the cotton conditions his shooting. Such practice methods following reasons why every man in that town of the past season. However, this is grad should be a member of the gun club. This ually righting itself and it is not believed will surely result in better scores. table of reasons, prepared by Secretary C. A. that the trap shooting season in the South No shooter or club should be without the Du Jolson. is so complete and sensible that in Summer will suffer in comparison with Pont Hand Trap. For training new members, "Sporting Life" reprints it herewith, with or staging novelty events lor experienced that of any other year. Strangely enough, shooters, club officials will find this target- the suggestion that other gun clubs make use there were almost as many shooters from the thrower the most practical device available. of the material in campaigning for new mem Northern zone of States at Houston as there If your dealer hasn't it, send us S4.00 and the bers. The reasons follow: were Southerners. Hand Trap will be shipped postpaid. The dues are within reach of til. Initia For Booklets about Trap Shooting, tion fee, $1. Dues per year, $1. EPORTS from Washington indicate that the Hand Trap or Sporting Powders, Kntirely free from commercialism. No R the department of Agriculture intends to Write to Sporting Powder Division money-making scheme. rigidly enforce th» provisions of the Federal It is democratic. Erery man ii a brother migratory bird law relating to the Spring DU PONT POWDER CO. in this sport. shooting. This iaw says that no water fowl Established 1802 Wilmington, Delaware It is non sectarian, non-political.' may be shot in the Northern or breeding Lock Karen's best citizens ire it* mem zoie after January 15, except in New Jersey, bers. where the season extends to February 1. In You do not hare to be a marksman to be molt of the Southern wintering zone th« member of the club. season closes February 1, except in Florida, It teaches men to lore tie outdoors. Georgia and South Carolina, where it extends Its activities are n»t alone conined to to February 15. It is announced that there The New" White Flyer" Factory trap shooting. will be absolutely no modification of this pro It is harmonious. There is no internal hibition of Spring shooting this year. (Replacing the old plant, destroyed by fire early last year) dissension. It is permanent. It is the only organiza ASSACHUSETTS' fish and game corn- tion of its nature that has continuously M misioners, in their recommendations for Has Been Running Steadily for Several Months existed in Lock Haven for over 10 years. the coming year an excellent report it is in It recognizes the distinction between a the main favor affording skunks the protec and the Best Jobbers Are Stocking aportsman and a "sport." tion of the law for the greater part of the The Lock Haven Gun Club is known all year. Skunks are reasonably well equipped This Famous Target ever the United States. to protect themselves, and when a man goes The club is the best advertising medium skunk-scouting it isn't frem any love of the A Word I When ordering targets, whether from dealer or Lock Haven has. To advertise is to build. sport, but usually to save his chicken roost Join the builders. from complete extermination. Can it be that of Caution \ jobber, be sure to specify by name "White Fly It boosts Lock Havea. B« a booster. Dr. Field and his associates favor an in ers." You know that "White Flyers" are the best clay pigeons, It promotes clean sport. Trap shooting crease in the mephitic Americana population or targets. But the simple mention of "clay pigeons," "targets" If the cleanest of sports. of the State t It develops men's minds as well as their or other common names will notalways bring you "White Flyers." bodies. Our present-day life demands de HE WAR in Europe has developed many Always specify "White Flyers" and insist on your order being velopment of both. T things that will be of value to sportsmen filled as specified. Get the BEST. The club grounds ar« located where the of this country who handle the gun for re most beautiful scenery in Pennsylvania creation and not for killing purposes. One abounds. So pronounced by visiting sports of these is a speedy method of extracting bul ''White Flyers" Have a Drawing Power Equal to Added Money men from all parts of the country. lets. Once a bullet finds a lodging in Their Mention in a Tournament Program Increases the Attendance Trap shooting develops a clever hand, the body it can now be localized in keen eye «nd steady nerve. It makes you a few minutes by means of the X-rays fearless, ambitious, quick and accurate. and quickly extracted. "It is all done The "Western" Auto. Trap is Sold Outright $35 and $40 Every ambitious man should have a in a few minutes," says an expert. "Five healthful hobby. Outdoor sports at Hill seconds for a wound in the hand, thirty sec top grounds make men healthy: in other onds for one in the foot, and ten or fifteen WESTERN CARTRIDGE CO., Alton, Illinois words, weak men are made strong and minutes for a wound in the abdomen." trong men happy. I ——————i » ,—————— The recreation afforded by the gnn club SPECIFY provides beneficial physical exercise with Three at Lock Haven Traps out exhaustion or the ill effects incident to Lock Haven, Ills.. February 8. Damp, fog more violent forms pf physical culture. gy weather kept the attendance at Lock Time spent at the^gun club will pay bet Haven Gnn Club down to three. Targets Curtis's 6 Harvey Diamond Smokeless ter dividends in fun and recreation, which were hard to sec. but Walter Riehl broke 1'i . make life worth while, than you can ap out of 75. Roy Stringer was off four, getting when ordering your shells. It combines all the advantages of preciate unless you are a member. You but 21 out of 25. M. Michael found 18 of both bulk and dense powders without any of their disadvantages ahould be a member, and if you have a son them in the mist. Scores: you should both be members. VON LENGERKE & DETMOLD 200 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK
TRAP SHOOTING AT SEA 1 8 T. teen made for the purposes for which th« Targets ... 25 25 25 75 fund was collected. It is the desire of sports W. A. Riehl 25 24 2:! 72 men generally that the funds shall be speedily INDICATIVE of the wide-spreading influence Hoy Stringer 21 2,1 made available for the protection'and propaga 1 of trap shooting it is noted that the M. Michael .. 23 23 tion of game, and to this end the Legislature United States Ship "Solace," which shortly M. MICHAEL. will be asked to make an appropriation at sails from New York for the Panama-Pacific once. Exposition, is to have a trap shooting lay LICENSE FEES FOR PROTECTION out on board so That the officers and men can enjoy all the delights of this sport while on Pennsylvania State Hunters Want $600,000 the high seas. The officers of this arm of Night Noises Uncle Sam's service are "neutral" in the for Game Fund. matter of warfare and but take out their Harrisburg, Pa., February 8. The Wild By C. L. Oilman Life League of Pennsylvania, the State Sports natural bent for firearms and shooting in this "The little noises of the night sane, delightful pastime of trap shooting. men's Association, and the United Sportsmen have agreed upon u legislative program which Begin when dies the campfire light This furnishes just one more instance of the includes: Immediate appropriation of the Who doubts their perfect friendliness, wide-spread interest in trap shooting and the Resident Hunters' License Fund to the pur He is a tenderfoot, I gueas. strong hold it is obtaining on all classes and pose for which it was established; seasons for conditions of men. \Ve feel assured that the fmall game to open uniformly on November 1 Then Waubose comes and stamps his and close November 30; deer season from feet, uport has a prett/ strong grip on its devotees The deer mouse hunts for things to eat, when they desire it so greatly that they must November 25 and close December 10; bear season from November 1 to December 10, And Kaag, the quill-pig, starts to gnaw needs take their traps along when on the with reductions on all bag limits except the The handle off your cross-cut saw. ocean, so as not to miss their regular com daily limit on grouse and woodcock; pre petition. Probably when the "Solace" vention of trapping of bear; forbidding sale From where the lake lies, sheen and reaches the Exposition at San Francisco this of squirrels and rabbits killed within the still, novelty will be so exploited that it will give State; increase of State game protectors to The loon sends up his laughter shrill. the sport of trap shooting a tremendous 50; new bounty laws to prevent fraud and to The Musquash splashes near the shore, do away with necessity for paying fees for A dead tree falls with hollow roar. amount of advertising and a forward im affidavits; law permitting game commission to petus that will spread to all sections of tftis establish propagating centres on leased land; Next, branches crackle near the brink, land. extension of the act of 19i:t to permit resi Washkish. the deer, has come to drink. dents of counties to establish by petition An owl sounds his hunting call closed territory on game birds for a period .if Then freezing into silence all VARIETY TO THE SPORT years; all fines and forfeitures for violations of game laws to go to game protection and The timid folk of stream and glade, game propagation; two-year closed season on The wolf, Moingam's serenade NOTHER big factor in popnlarizing trap Hungarian quail and Mongolian pheasants and Gives notice of the rising moon, A shooting and giving it a variety that is making raccoon season one month later than You lulled by his familiar tune, necessary to the real nationalizing of any at present. Right now the State has over sport that has recently been introduced is the 0. K. FORD 5600,000. contributed by the gunners of this Just closer wrap your blanket round, hand trap. This implement has made trap Famons California trap shooter, from San State during the past two seasons through Roll to a softer hit of ground, shooting possible under absolutely any con Jose, who has been reinstated in amateur the Resident Hunters' License law, at the rate And sleep until the morning's light ranks by Interstate Association, posed with a of about $300,000 a season, and yet so far it Stills all these noises of the night." dition, thus giving it vast elesticity. The hand few of the trophies he hag won in the- past has been impossible to touch a penny of this trap will do all that the regular trap will do few yean. fund, tot the reason that no appropriation has FEBRUARY 13, 1915 SPORTING LIFE 23 Battles of Pinehurst «* Houston Decisive Victories for
Loaded Shells and Shotguns Generals Huntley, Platt, Ludlam and Livingston the Heroes S. A. Huntley. of Omaha, Neb. ; J. D. Platt, Jr., of Dayton, 0.; A. H. Ludlam, of Raymondville, Texas; and John R. Livingston, of Springville, Ala , were respectively the 42 centimeter guns of the recent Midwinter Handicap and the Sunny South Handicap campaigns. Mr. Huntley, shooting Winchester Loaded "Leader" Shells, Shotgun and Winchester Loaded "Leader" Shells, captured captured the Midwinter Handicap with the phenomenal score the Sunny South Handicap by breaking 87 X 100 targets; Jim of 95 x 100 from 23 yards; tied in the Preliminary Handicap McLean, Augusta, Texas; and C. D. Coburn, Mechanicsburg, with 89 x 100 from 22 yards; captured High Average on 16- 0., captured second and third places by breaking respectively yard Targets, breaking 575 x 600, and High Average on All 85 and 83 out of 100, both shooting Winchester guns and Win Targets with a score of 759 x 800. chester Loaded "Leader" Shells. These scores were excel Mr. Platt, shooting Winchester Loaded "Leader" Shells, lent, considering the terrific weather conditions. captured the Preliminary Handicap, breaking 89 x 100 tar Mr. Livingston, shooting a Winchester Repeating Shotgun gets and 20 targets straight from 18 yards on the shoot-off and Winchester Loaded "Leader" Shells, successfully held of the tie. the Houston Chronicle Cup against all assaults by smashing Mr. Ludlam, shooting a Model 1912 Winchester Hammer-less 99 x 100. For a Hard Campaign the W Brand is THE One
WILLIAMS' EXCEL LEN T SHOOTING Russell ...... 18 15 13 17 18 12 80 CHICAGO CLUB'S TRAP ACTIVITY Gun Club, with 24 out of a possible 25, while Lettoney ...... 17 Hi 17 11 15 12 S.S Entrikin captured second place with 23 Newton ...... IS 15 17 16 19 .. M Boston Shot Breaks 98 From J6 Yardi and Hunt ...... IB 16 18 12 15 S 85 Noted Organization Goe* Through With breaks. Scores: Spencer ...... 1:1 13 13 11 12 12 84 Sh. Bk' Sh. Bk. 47 From 19 Yatds. Collins ...... 15 IS 18 12 13 8 84 Shoots Despite Blizzard. Bruns .., 25 24 Wlnihlp ... 25 Boston, Mass., February 8. Nineteen wear Bllnn 17 II! 10 13 17 4 S3 Entrikin . 25 22 Bntler .... 25 ers of the Boston A, A. emblem faced the traps Day ...... Hi 11) 1.1 12 1(1 5 S3 By W. F. Merkle Stewart . 25 17 Goodrich .. 25 at Riverside, on February 8. Williams Rich ..... 14 14 18 IB 13 8 88 Porter ... 25 14jWilcoi .... 25 won Wolrl ..... 17 18 15 17 IB .. S3 CHICAGO. Ills., February 5. The Chicago Morgan ., 25 19!Cllnklnbeard 25 the scratch trophy with 98, while Carlton and 1'avis 10 14 10 i.: )2 8 82 Gun Club . had another week of near-zero Taylor .., 25 14|George .... Blinn tied at 100 for the handicap honor, the Slblcy IB 17 13 18 IB .. SO weather, which ended Saturday when a snow Brown ... 25 16] Van Natta . latter winning the toss. The sixth shoot for [ Flint ..... 14 13 IB 11 17 8 79 storm started in the morning and kept at it Hargrove 25 19! the Snow team medals, the final competition, Henry .... 17 15 1C, 13 17 .. 78 all day, accompanied by a strong wind. Late went to Team 3, with a total of 2159. Wil- ! Ft ank .... 18 IS 11 14 17 .. 78 Saturday night It started raining, which kept litrns won the 19-yard trophy with 47. Traufaglla 3 7 3 12 13 2-1 (12 coming down all night and all day Sunday, Big Shoot at Everett Traps tic-ores: Bracket ... I) 15 13 11 .. 12 BO West Everett, Mass., February 6. The first Grant .... IB .. again cutting into the attendance for the Sun ONE HUNDRED TARGET MATCH day shoot, but we have real "dyed-in-the- leg of the Burnes-Walker trophy of the Ever 5<> Targets 50 Targets Or. Total TEAM SHOOT wool" trap shooters who won't allow weath ett Gun Club was shot at the traps here today. B. 11. B. H. B. H. T. PALEFACE (!l X CLUB er conditions to interfere with their favorite There are to be 12 legi, and the best si's Illinn ...... -14 5 4B 3 90 10 ICO Clark ...... IS 19 20 Vf 93 (.port at the traps. F.leven shooters came out scores will count. The Silver Cup shoot was Carlton ...... :!!) ID 45 10 84 20 100 Varlck ...... IS 19 17 ni 84 and all shot through the regular weekly club Williams ..... 48 0 50 O US 0 98 Illinn ...... 17 1(1 ID 17 79 , event of 100 targets with the following re- also held, but because of darkness, the ties Davls ...... 50 0 47 0 97 0 1 rank ...... IS IS 11 17 7$ ' suits: will have to be shot off n«*t Saturday. The Achorn 3B 11 38 11 74 22 Flint ...... 14 13 1(1 17 71 Bk.; Bk. summary: Ballou . 44 31 ,88 7 Totals ...... 405 D. E. Thomas ...... 91JW. A. Davis ...... 80 BUBNES-WALKER TROPHY FIRST LEG Brooks . 42 3 5 47 » 80 (i EVERETT OCX CLUB C. It. Seelig ...... 89 W. P. Lewis ...... 78 Oshorn 45 0 49 0 94 0 C. F. Seellg ...... S7 P. Miller ...... 71 B.H.T. B.H. T. Marston 39 10 33 10 72 20 Newton , IS 15 17 19 85 H. C. Wolfe ...... 85 H. C. Miller ...... 17 Rich ...... 24 1 25; Bills ...... 13 4 17 Staples 41! 0 45 0 fll 0 Collins ., 1.1 IS IS 13 76 J. W. Keller ...... 84 Oeo. Barto ...... 43 Clapp ...... 17 2 lM|Willard .... 20 0 20 Ellis ... 47 0 44 0 91 0 Hay Hi IB 1.1 IB 75 L. A. Bell ...... 81 G. Hunt ... 17 1 18|Heury ...... 18 0 18 37 4 45 4 82 8 Rich ... 14 14 18 lit 75 NOTES Kerapton .. 13 2 ISIIlrooks ..... 14 3 17 Whlttemore 42 4 30 4 81 S Davls ... 19 14 IB 12 74 Clark ...... 20 2 22;FcnueIl .... 12 4 Hi Adauft 50 0 44 0 89 0 Totals .. 385 George Barto, a nephew of our well-known Joe Letteny ... 19 3 22|Collins ..... 24 1 2.1 Beebe 2» 12 35 12 84 24 Barto, no doubt will also do much better under Jordan ..... 9 4 i:i|Brackett ... 21 3 24 Snow ...... 41 0 4(J 0 87 0 more favorable conditions. Breed ...... 22 2 24iDay ...... 22 0 22 Flint ...... 27 8 42 8 69 Hi II Leads at Audubon Club Thomas Wolfe. Davis. Bell, and Keller shot Farrlngton . 14 4 1S|.I. Lander .. 18 2 20 31 12 2(1 12 57 24 Buffalo, N". Y.. February 8. Xinc competed several nilss-and-outs, Thomas won the nrst two, C. Lander .. 1« 0 l!):Frazer ..... 24 1 2.1 l-'otens IB 0 1(>|Spencer .... 15 3 IS J. Ballon 24 0 24 31 0 05 0 despite Bell the third, and Davls won the fourth. Toss-off Bllnn won from Carlton. bad weather, at Audubon Gun Club, Roltects .... 12 0 12|Grant ...... 20 2 22 on February «. Weill was high with 9(i out H. C. Miller, who Is a brother of pull, has Watts ..... IS 0 IS 1 Dr. Newton 22 0 22 srxsET SHOOT, so TARGETS. 19 YARDS of ICO. Frank Wright was second with 93. Joined our club and had Ills first try-out at the Shadghneaay 21 2 23jl>r. S...... 23 2 21 Wlllfams, 47; Osborn, 4B; Marston. 4B; Snow Scores: traps and his score of 57 was splendid under to day's conditions. I'lielps ..... 19 2 211 Dr. Bodge .. 18 2 20 44; Davls. 43: Staples, 43; Bills, 40; Whltte Cl. H. T. 20 20 20 20 20 Sh. B. SILVER CUP SHOOT more. 40: Flint, 33. Wright ...... A 21 0 10 IS 19 19 2(1 100 95 In a practice event at 15 target?, the follow B.H.T. H.B.T.. TEAM MATCH. FINAL FOR SNOW MEDALS llammond ..... A IS 1 18 17 14 1.1 17 100 81 ing scores wero made: Dave Thomas. 13; George Kelsov ...... A IS 1 17 IS IS 20 IS 100 111 Barto, 12: H. Wolfe, 11; W. A. Davis. 10; and Rich ...... 21 1 22 Ellis ... 19 4 2:: Team .". (Staples. Kills, Clark, Flint, Marston), J. W, Keller, ». Clapp ...... 23 2 25 Willard 1» 0 19 total. 2459. Weill ...... 3 IS 2 IS 2(1 2(1 19 111 100 1111 Ebbort1* ...... A 10 1 20 Hi 17 Hi IS 100 87 Bcsid^ the rain, a heavy fog or mist mule it li. Hunt .... 24 1 25]llenry ...... 22 0 22 Team 2 (Osborn, Blinn, Tucker, Owen, Kid- Jerauld ...... B IS 2 17 l:: Id 14 12 100 72 hard to see tbe targets, so that the marksmen Letteuy .... 18 3 21 Collins ..... 23 1 24 o'er), total, 2428. Savage ...... (.'"17 1 17 12 Hi 15 17 100 77 did splendid work In making such good scores Jordan ...... 15 4 1!)|Bracken ... IS 3 21 Team 4 (Williams, Adams, Brooks, Helnyi, Walls ...... B 17 2 IB 20 20 IB 13 100 S.I under tUe conditions. Farrliijfton .. Krazer ...... 23 2 25 Buffai. total, 23!>7. Patterson ...... A 19 1 .... 15 17 17 BO 49 C. Lander .. . Dr. Newton 23 0 2.1 Team 1 i Davls, Putnam, Ballou, Carlton, I'olnt winners: Roller and Bell were running an even race Shaugbnessy Dr. S...... 22 ° 24 Beebe), total. 2358. Events 1 to 4 based on added target handicap. ujitll the fourth frame, wbrn Bel) bad a bad Phcipt ...... 23 2 25 Dr. Bodge 14 2 IS Team 5 (Snow. Lynch, Farmer, Knight, Event No. 5. distance handl'-ap hv vards. session, hut he came back strong in the last ROBIE KEMPTON. Achorn), total. 2351. Event No. 2 Kclsey (Al, 111; Well! (B), 20; frame with only one down, but Keller held his Savage (Cl. 1B. lead and finished throe targets alidad of Bell. Event No. 3 Wright (A), 19; Weill (B). 20; Hecllg. Sr.. was rigged out in Ms wet weather Bangor Wifts Team Shooting Bender Makes Remarkable Score Savage (Cl. 20. clotlios and landed second place honors, while Pen Argyl. Pa., February 6. The Bangor Camden, X. J., February 8. Chief Bender, Kelsey (A). 19: Walls (B). 20. Seelig. Jr.. came In a close third with a total Gun Club defeated Pen Argyl in a team match the famous Indian pitcher, kept up his re Event No. 4 Kelsey (A), 20; Weill (B), 20; of &7. and by the showing he made In the last by a score of 111 to 108. Stiles, el Bangor, markable shooting form at the traps of the Savage (Cl. 19. two frames he probably would have lauded in was high gun with 20. Scores: Beideman Gun Club on February 6. lie out- Event No. 5-Wrlght |A>. 20. Hrst place If Dave had only tipped him ott on shot a field of 22 entries with the remarkably that (lope of shooting at the hole earlier In the PEN ARGYL I BANGOR event. Ek.| Bk. fine total of 97 out of 100. lie broke the McFetr'dge Top Man at Hattford Vatlghn ...... IBiMiller ...... It first two events straight. Frank llineline was Pave Thomas landed first place honors wllh a Male ..... 19 second with 91 and Disston third with 90. Hartford. Conn., Feb. 8. The Hartford Gun total of 91, and probably would have do le betto1.' Cllbert ... H,Honey .... 19 ticores: Club's weekly shoot, on February ti, was fea i if lie liad not grown careless in tlu- last frpmc Haloes ... 12;c. Crumer II tured by McFetridgo's high scoring. This i and forgot tile dope he used in the first four Stein ..... Events ...... 1 2 3 4 T. shot broke 25 straight. .Sedgwick. Goodwill, frames, when he caugbt a gli.npse jf the target (i. llardlug 12 II. Crnmer Targets ...... 25 25 25 25 100 Enders and Jones followed in order. Twenty- as It sbot out of tbe .trap and Into the fog. Lobb ...... 7 Landry Hi Ilellder ...... 2.1 2,1 23 24 97 He Just (minted at the hole In the fog, let drive Hlnellne ...... 22 ZS 24 23 91 two were drawn to the traps by the fine Fuge ..... 8 Relm T .. s weather. Scores: and he couldn't miss 'em. L. Hardlng 18 Hllllard .. Dlsaton ...... 24 22 23 2t 80 Hardy Wolfe is In a tie with two others for Total ... lOSi Totil ... 111 Sheller ...... 24 22 23 21 80 Sh. nk.l Sh. Bk. second place in B Class, and he tried hard to Porter ...... 22 23 19 20 84 Cook. M. F.... 7.1 itli.Mi-l'rum ...... 50 30 beat S.I in today's event, as one more would have nobinson ...... 20 21 21 20 82 Keenan ...... 100 B4;Coole.v ...... 75 .14 Five Nemours Memters Shoot Townsend ...... 23 20 1» 20-82 McCarthy ..... 100 B.1|Goodwin ...... 7,1 (id given him second place and left the two others Stewart ...... 20 24 19 17 80 Ilubbard ...... luO 70| U;yn ...... 75 (il to battle for third, but the rain driving in on Wilmincton. Dei.. February 5. At th» Dr. Jones ...... 22 18 2ft 24 7» Easton ...... 12.1 S5 Jones. R...... 7.1 8B his e.vc-.glasxes caused him to lose sight of a regular weekly shoot of the Du Pont Trap Yeakel ...... 20 21 17 19 77 Osborn ...... 7.1 SI I Enders ...... 50 4.1 niimhcr of targets which be no doubt could eas Shooting Club yesterday afternoon, five of McAvoy ...... 19 IS 18 21 78 Stevens ...... 7.1 57|HuntIngdon .... 75 Bl ily have scored un at any other time. the Xemours ladies shot through the regular Gilbert ...... 18 20 19 IS 75 Pratt ...... 100 (12|l''all ...... 10 SS On Saturday, A. Hummel, of Oswogo, Ills., event with the members of the Du Pont Trap Uothzell ...... 19 20 18 17 74 Sedgwlck ...... 10 47 Beers ...... 50 3.1 came out with several friends and although the Shooting Club. Miss Hammond made high llothacker ...... 18 14 IS 21 71 Down ...... If, 4.YMoFotrldge .... 2.1 25 wind was ((riving the snow so hard as to make score in the ladies' event and was presented Huff ...... IS ,18 18 1« 70 Evans ...... 75 54]»nlH7 !V> 94 f>3 01 91 !ll 70O 1,52 ly shoot of the Mt. Moriah Gun Club was held thoot yesterday. Twenty faced the traps, the (2). 24: Bltterllne |2|, 24; Werst (.11, 20. Werst A. H. -Winkler. A OR »7 9.1 94 f)O S7 SB 700 847 with 15 competing. William Todd was high entry including some of the veteran stars. then voluntarily dropped oil* and Ilitterling won D. H. Thomas.: A UK »1 »O S9 88 88 SB 700 830 with 41 out of 50. Scores: Walter Clark was high gun. getting 93 from from F. Luck on the toss of a coin. C. R. Seeli* ... B 92 92 89 SO 88 87 8T> 700 822 B. B. T.| B. B. T. grratch. Tom Varitk, of Manchester, X. H., Sweepstakes event T. Walter broke 91 out of H. C. Wolfe ... B 90 80 SS S7 S7 SB 85 700 (112 Yagel . Hi 22 SSI.McDowoll 17 .18 3.1 was second with 92. In the five-man team 1(10: Englert, 87 out of 100; Bitterltnir. 83 out A. Lino ...... B 94 98 (10 87 84 84 80 700 612 Grimth ...... 20 20 40'A.tf\' A Hofflcker1 18 1A 34 race, the Palefa.-es beat Ererett Gun Club, of 100; Sobers. 95 out of 125: KreHge, 6(1 out of F. C. young .. B 94 92 89 SIJ 85 S4 82 700 (J12 Todd ...... 21 20 41 Harper ..... Hi 10 .'1.1 405 to 385. Scores: 10(1; Myers. (10 out of 100: F. Luck. 72 out of 7.1; J. Rcber ..... 18 12 28IX. Hofflcker IB IS 34 Kvents ..... 1 2 4 5 Bk. H. T. O. Miller. (10 out of 75: G. Kllnjr. (14 out of 7.1: Bruns High in St. Cloud Shoot FnlTi-ll ...... 12 17 2ft I. HofflYker . 17 19 3(5 Targets ..... 20 20 20 2O 10(1 Il.itesman, 50 out of 75: Hanev. 40 out of ;1O: Workman .... 17 111 :U\|Strele ..... I!) 14 33 Clark ...... 18 19 17 19 93 Hay. 32 out of 60; Werst, 27 out oi 00; Doi-o, a> St. Cloud, Fla., February 7. Brims was Aluller ...... 13 14 27 Wilsou ...... 18 19 87 tuick ...... IS 19 11 1« SI £ out ol 59, high gun ia the weekly shoot of the St. Cloud Cwuore ...... IS 17 301 24 SPORTING LIFE llliliffilllllllllllBIIBIMIIillllllllillllllffiltl SHELLS Win "In a Walk" at the SUNNY SOUTH HANDICAP Houston, Texas, January 25-30, 1915 § High Amateur Average 1084 \ 118ft bv Harve Dixon Third Amateur Average IftfiivllflflbyW. S. Hoon 1 High General Average 1V01 A UOV Qronogo, Mo. 1U01 A liOU Jewel,( Iowa I Second General Average Y 118ft by H. A. Murrelle Team Championship 47 \ 50 % essrs ph ! High Professional Average ivui A 110U""v Houston,rjn,^4.n., TTexasov,c, TI j\ wv jj Eosley, both of Dallas. | HOUSTON and PINEHURST the first two | important 1915 tournaments and SHELLS victorious at both!
' " THE PETERS CARTRIDGE COMPANY, Cincinnati, OHIO. L New Orleans: 321 St.. Lee Omohundro. Manager. =
MTVIANUS NEW YORK A. C STAR B. M. Hlgginson 19 20; G. A. Wylie .... 21 1 WHITE FLYER CLUB'S VICTORY and the 26th found them all still fighting fol (i. Lyon ...... 21 20| H. B. Knight ... 16 18 supremacy. The iron pipe that runs from th« R. R. Detacher. 1« 20! F. A. Baker ... 17 16 puller's lever to the trap which contains th» Young Goanet Takes Scratch Shoot With G. H. Martin... 19 20! W. J. Smith ... 16 15 Princeton Shooters Win Keen Team Race release wire, had become filled with water and R. L. Spotts ... 21 20 J. H. Hendrlk'n 2.1 15 Score of 95 Out of JOO. From Three Rivals. had frozen sojid. That difficulty was over C. W. Berner .. 17 19 W. H. Luckett. 18 14 come by building a fire around it and grad Nc-w York, N. Y., Febru»ry 8. Tke in J. 1. Brandenb'r 21 19 !R. K. Spotts, Jr IS 14 Princeton, Ills., February 6. The Prince- C. W. Billings.. 19 19! B. E. Eldred .. 18 13 ually thawing it out: but the half snow-cover* creasing interest in trap shooting at New ton, Ills., White Flyer Gun Club won the team ed ground and buildings in the background, F. S. Low ..... 18 19| W B. Gotshall. 16 9 shoot again, on February 5, on its home York A. C. brought another record field to Won by A. J. McM anus. combined with the low-hanging, heavy snow Tr»ver's Island traps on February 6, 44 being grounds, in a hotly contested race between clouds, fog and smoke from the city, made th« n the firing line. Arthur J. McManus, cne Starved Rock, Norris and De Pue Gjn Clubs. conditions such that before the match started of the younger generation of shots, proved BIG SHOOTING AT M'KEESPORT With a heavy wind storm an,I snow to bother it was generally remarked that "85 would the star of the day. He set the high score of all the contestants, we consider the scores ex win easily." In fact, Noel himself stated that the day in the scratch event with 95 out of Dr. Heisey Shows Way to Field at Yough- tra good. Targets jumped and dipped to all he would take 85 for his score and not shoot. 100, beating such stars as George Lyon and alike. Each man shot at 50 targets. The However, that score was "beit :n two G. J. Corbett. On his way to the scratch iogheny Traps. scores follow: places;" for Bea S. Williams, finishing un> prize McManus won a leg on the Monthly McKeesport, Pa., February 8. The trap PRINCETON STARVED ROCK with a nice 19 out of 20, in his last string, the event with a straight score Cup, taking shooting contest at the Youghiogheny Country Bk. Bk. came in for "the place" with 86. Howard of 25 targets. He also won the Distance J. D. Martin . 43 M. Kneussel ...... 40 Cochrane, the challenger, almost lost his Handicap, with 22 out of 25 targets, taking Club proved itself anybody's chance. Dr. E. O. Brokaw 45 C. Patt ...... SH chance right at the "beginning for his first the event from the 19-yard mark. It was Heisey, with 45 out of a possible 50 in the R. Forrlstall . 391 R. Loring 4(S three targets, all fierce, low, quarterers, slip excellent shooting for the youthful gunner. regular event, showed that he was doing the C. A. Omen .. 38 S. Duncan 37 ped out under his load and were scored lost. G. M. Thomson, another handicap man, was J. Grartey .... E. Westerinan 41! best pointing. Dennison, of Pittsburgh, was Total ...... 209 Total ...... 205 However, he took a firm grip on himself and rlose on the heels of Mr. McManus throughout a close second with 43 and Lauten&lager, of while finishing third with a total of 84. had Thomson took the Club Tro MORRIS, ILLS. DE PUB, ILLS. the afternoon. Pittsburgh, a close third with 42. The prize the honor to be the only contestant to break phy and tho Accumulation Cup, winning both Bk. Bk. a "straight," which he did in his third frame vents after shoot-offs. He also was the winners were H. X. Pendleton, Ad Hickman, W. Miller ...... 45 Geo. Bryant ...... 32 39|0. Boseley ...... 43 of 20. John D. Cummings, the only other con High Plandicap gunner of the day, taking tFfat L. Lautenslager, Dr. Aber, J. W. Wilson, Dr. S. Hoge ...... testant for the trophy, after making the fin* event after a shoot-off against seven other Alien. W. Holderman .... 37 J. Kinder ...... 31 W. G. Heisey, Dr. Lattimore and Lee F.Martin ...... 40 Dr. Elllson ...... 37 I score of 24 out of 2f>, in the practice event, nimrods. R. L. Spotts won the Traver's Pendleton »nd Hickman each got a first, sec F. W. Colllns ..... 40 F. Fowler ...... 38 seemed to be content with that good work and Island Trophy and W. J. Smith took the ond and a third. Lautenslager a first and a Total ...... 201 Total ...... 181 finished next. C. O. Le Compte, professional, Novice Prize. Scores: second, Aber a first and third, Wilson a sec We had a total of 55 shooters present, of and Walter Williams both .shot along for th« TRAVURS ISLAND TROPHY 25 TARGETS- ond and third. Dr. Heisey a first, Lattimore a whom 31 shot the program through. E. O. targets, but did not complete the icore. Fol HANDICAP secondhand Alien a third. The contest con Brokaw, of Ohio, Ills., was high gun over all lowing are the scores: H. T.I H. T. sisted of five 10-target events, a first, second and broke 204 out of 225. This was remark Sh. Bk.l Sh. Bk. and third prize given in e»ch event, each J. H. Noel .... 100 94|J. D. Cnmmings 100 7S B. L. S potts ... . 0 25 J. L. Hartraust .. 6 23 able for such a windy day. B. S. Williams 100 8S|C. 0. LeCompte. SO 58 A. J. McManus 1 25 Conrad Stein ...... 2 23 succeeding event settling ties in the preceding SUMMARY REGULAR PROGRAM 4 2! A. B. Hubbell 6 23 were settled W. H. Cocbra'e 100 S4]W. Williams .. ' so 34 K. A. Baker event. Ties in the last event P. B. PLUMMER. R. K. Spotts, Jr.. 3 25, G. Lyon ..... 0 22 by "miss-and-out." Lautenslager, Dr. Heisey Sh. Bk. Sh. Bk. ———————*———————— B. M. Higglnson.. 3 25 W. B. Ogden and Rigsby were all tied in 'the last event E. 0. Brokaw.. 150 137 I. Stewart 150 116 F. Fowler ...... 6" 2r>!J.' F. James 3 22 Max Kneussel . 150 140 Dr. Elllston 150 105 with 8 out of a possible. 10. In the "miss- Taber ..... NEW ROCHELLE SCORES VICTORY C. W. Berner ... 4 25! W. H. Yule and-out" contest. Dr. Ileisey missed his first S. Hoge ...... 150 136 H. 150 95 W. J. Smith ..... 6 2r,]G. H. Martin 2 22 II. Cadwulla'r ISO i34IJoe Mllner .... 75 70 targets, but Rigsby and Lautenslager remained 15O 137|W. Hart ..... J. 1. Brandenberg 2 25,T. A. Davls 0 22 shooting, F. Martin ..... 75 87 City Island Yacht Club Falls Victim in I). L. Culver 2 251X. Webb ...... 0 22 on the stand doing some remarkable C. AJ Omen ... 150 1341C. Patt ...... 75 B. L\ Eldred ... .", 25 A. Rodgers ...... 0 22 considering the high wind, and it was only C. Boseley .... 150 134!Ankey ...... 75 Five-Man Shoot B. M. Thomson 3 25 W. R. Delehanty. 5 21 after a considerable number of shots were W. H. Miller . 1.10 I:«!P. Hoover .... 75 New York, X. Y., February 8. The New H. B. Knight .. 5 25 W. II. Lnckett . . 6 21 fired that Rigsby broke his target and Lau E. Westerman. 150 131 W. Husser ... 75 Rochelle Yacht Club trap shooters gained an F. H. Lawrence 0 24;E. H. Loratellt .. 4 21 tenslager was declared the winner. Scores: J. D. Martin .. 150 130JH. Pinter .... 75 easy victory over City Island Yacht Club ia U. J. Corbett ... 3 24! R. R. Oebacher .. . 5 21 INDIVIDUAL SCORES R. M. Holder'n 150 :2S f. Vlckery ... 75 a five-man team race on February 6, by s A. W. Church . 26 24 : J." Levering .... . 0 20 F. C. Colllns.. ISO 131 Comlel ...... 75 score of 433 to 341. New Rochelle bunched J. J. Phelan ... H. C. Berner . 5 20 Eventt ...... 1 2 8 4 S. Dunean .... 150 12« Wilson ...... 50 Rijrsby ...... 9 ,7 its high scores, Nat Webb leading with 90, P. S. Low ..... 8 24 C. W. Billings . 2 21) W. E. Trlmble. 150 120 li. M. Gibbs .. CO and low man having 82, which was higher A. E. Ranney .. 2 24iW. B. C.otshaJl . 0 1« Wilson ...... B 8 J. Gradev 1«o 12« Dr. Jones 50 MeredithDr. Aber ..'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.". 5 7 R. Forris'tall . 150 127 C. I'ieri ... than City Island's best. C. C. Moore won (i. W. Lembeck G. A. Wylie ... . 0 15 50 three club events. Scores: J. H. Hendrieks'n. .. _. 1 24 .1. Williams . 0 15 9 F. Fowler ... 150 130 C. Johnson . 50 Won by R. L. Spotts with a straight score. Spholl ...... 4 8 E. Ankey .... 150 128 J. Fawcett 50 NEW ROCHELLE CITY ISLAND Prosser ...... 7 (1 C. Henderson. 15O 125 O. Bilttler 50 Y. C. Bk. Y. C. Bk. HIGH SCRATCH PRIZE 100 TARGETS Alien ...... 1 9 I. KiTvish 150 124 J. Pinter ...... 4O N. Webb ...... oo A. Stark ...... 75 Bk. Bk. Byard ...... S 4 W. R. Dawson. 150 122iZellar ...... 20 F. W. Howard .... 87 T. Cranna ...... 68 A. J. McMannj .. 05 C. W. Berner ... 82 I'endleton ...... 3 9 F. Pan-hen ... 150 122'C. Eckhoff ..... 20 G. P. Graubery ... 86 Jacobs ...... 71 G. Lyon ...... 94 W. J. Smith .... SO Mauthe ...... 4 2 Dr. Jones ..... 150 118'J. Coffee ...... 30 E. L. Hatcli ...... xs A. Merrltt ...... 63 G. J. Corbett..... T. A. Davis 80 Uler.v ...... 4 7 H. Doan ...... 150 121 IF. Bain ...... 10 B. R. Stoddard ... 82 Lannan ...... 64 J. I. Brandeuberg. W. R. Delehanty 79 Cornelius ...... 4 4 G. Bryant .... 150 10811. Goerlng ..... 10 Total ...... 423 Total ...... 341 I). L. Culver .... Conrad Stein 78 Lattimore ...... 8 7 J. Lund ...... 150 108|.Stafford ...... 10 Take Home Trophv Handicap 25 Clav Tar- G. H. Martin .... 93 J. V. James .... 78 Dennison ...... S 7 J. U. Kinder . 150 128J gets F. W. Howard (2), 25; N. Webb (2), 25: Rojohn ...... 3 R. L. Spotts ..... F. Fowler 3 scores were G. F. Pelham (1), 25; S. Scott (0), 24; E. L. A. E. Ranney .... V. \. Baker Brooks ...... 4 3 In the handicap the following Hatch (2). 23; B. R. Stoddard (3), 23; A. B. J. H. Hendrlckson OOJA. Rodgers Hickman ...... 7 made: Stoddard (5), 23; C. T. Church (0), 23; A. E R. M. Hlgginson . 89: J. Leverins ... l.nutenslager ...... 9 Yds.Sh.Bk.l Yds.Sh. Bk. Eldredge (5), 22; C. (.:. Moore (3), 22; G. P. Lewis ...... 7 E. Westerman 18 25 25.1. D. Martin.. 19 25 18 (0), 21; W. B. Og G. M. Thomson .. 88 G. A. Wylie ... E. O. Brokaw 1!) 25 22lll. Forrlstall.. 18 25 18 Granbcry (2), 22; 1'. Cranna W. B. Ogden .... 88-E. "H. -Locatclll .. Jones ...... 5 den (0), 21; C. A. Marsland <«). 21; A. Stark N. Webb ...... 8' A. B. Hohhell ... Denmln ...... 4 H. Doran .... Ill 25 20|f. A. Omen... 18 25 18 (0), 20; T. A. Davls (0). 19; J. R. Talcott (0). F. H. Lawrence .. S' H. C. Berner Dr. Ileisey ...... 9 S. Duncau ... 18 25 20[M. Kneussel .. 21 25 15 19; R. Jacobs (0), 18; J. Lannan (ft). 17; A. H. E. EMred .... 80 J. Williams Sword ...... s Our nest big shoot will be held Friday, Feh- Merrltt (0). 10; I), (iiriat (4), 1(1 F. E. Churctl U. K. Spotts. Jr.. SO R. R. Debacher Event 1 Dr. Heisey, first; Lattimore, second; ruary 19, consisting of ten events, percentage (0). 15. Shoot-off won by Howard. A. W. Church 85.1. L. Hartraust Hickman. third. system, and two 25-target handicaps, nerrentugp. February Cup Handicap 25 Clay Targets N. C. W. Billings .... 8.1 F. S. Low ..... Kvent 2 Lr.utenslager. first; Hlrtman, second- Three traps,, warm clubhouse, shells and lunch WeWi (1). 25; F. W. Howard (2), 25; B. H. C,. W. Lembeck ... S3 J. J. Phelan ... Pendleton, third. on tbe grounds. All are Invited. Come to shoot Stoddard (3), 25; «w. B. Ogdcn (0), 25; A. B! W. H. Yule ...... S3 W. U. Luckett Kvent 3 Hickman. first: Pendleton second- to win. C. R. TR1MBLE. Stoddard (3), 25; G. F. Pvlhanr (3), 24: C. C. Won by A. J. McManus. Wilson, third. Moore (3), 24; G. P. liranhrry (2), 23; S. Scott (0). HIGH HANDICAP PRIZE 100 TARGETS Event 4 Pendleton, first; Wilson, second: Dr. (0), 23; E. L. Hatch (2), 21; J. R. Talcott Aber. third. J. NOEL TENNESSEE CHAMPION 21; P. E. Church (0). 21; C. A. Marsland (6) H. Bk.l H. Bk. F.rent 5 Dr. Abrr. first: Laut?nslager. second; 20; C. T. Church 10), 20; R. Jacobs 10). is| G. M. Thomson. 12 1001E. H. Loentelll.. 20 93 Alien, third. "Professional. State Chal A. Merrltt (0). IS: A. Stark (0). 17; T. A! A. J. McManus. 8 100'F. A. Baker .... Hi 92 Nashville Amateur Defends His Davls (0), 17. Legs won by Webb, Howard. G. J. Corbett... S 10fl!G. W. Lrmbeck. S fit Twenty-five-target practice events resulted as lenge Trophy Honor. B. R. Stoddard and A. B. Stoddard. F. Fowler ..... 24 100IC. W. Billings.. 8 !M follows: Not a club member. W. J. Smith ... 24 100|H. C. Berner ... 20 91 Events ...... 1 Nashville, Tenn., February 5. "Farmer" Accumulation Cup Handicap 25 Clay T»r. J. I. Brondenb'g 12 100 .T. F. James .... 12 90 Rigsby ...... 1.1 Le Compte says "it was the best score Johnny gets E. L. Hatch. 25 straight: G. P. Granbery A. E. Ranney .. S 100IW. H. Luckett.. 24 89 Wilson ...... Hi 29 ever mada," and "one of the finest exhibi (2), 25; G. F. Pelham (3). 25; F. W. Howard T>. L. Culver ... 8 100|R. R. Debacher.. 20 88 Aber ...... 19 17 tions of skill at the traps" that he "ever saw (2), 24: B. R. Stoddard (3). 24; C. A. Marsland G. H. Martin .. S 100IJ. L. Ilartraust. 24 87 Meredith ..... 18 17 in all his life." Which shows beyond question 16}, 23; Stuart Scott (0). 23; A. B. Stoddard W. R. Deleha'r 20 99iF. H. Lawrence...... 0 87 Scholl ...... 10 17 that the 94x100 turned in by John Noel at (3). 22; N. Webb (2), 22: W. B. Ogden 21- B.- -'W. -Eldred - .. 12--08 98 X. Webb ...... 0 87 Prosser ...... 7 the State Fair Gun Club, on January 26, in C. C. Moore (3), 21; .T. Lannan (0), 19; T. A' R. K. Spotts, Jr. 12 98 Conrad Stein ... 8 88 Alien ...... 19 successfully defending his title to the Tennes Davls (0). 19; R. Jacobs (0). 18: A. Stark (0)' C. W. Berner.. 15 98!W. H. Yule .... B 86 Byard ...... 13 was indeed a high 16: T. Cranna (0), 16; J. R. Taleott (Oi, le! K. M. Tllsglnson S 97|F. S. Low ...... 24 R4 I'endleton ..... Hi see State challenge trophy, Won by Hatch. W. B. Oftiioa .. 8 96|T. A. Davls .... 0 80 Mantlie ...... 5 class piece of work. And when you recall the Distance Handicap 25 Clay Targets C C A. B. Hubbell.. 24 96 J. J. Phelan ... 24 84 Cornelius ..... 15 many good scores made by this popular young Moore I in yards). 20; T. A. Davls (19 yards) ]!) G. Lyon ...... 0 94 A. Kodgers ..... 0 73 Dennison ..... 17 19 shooter during this brilliant though compara B. R. Stoddard (19 yards), 17; J. R. Talcott (19 J. H. Hendrick'n 4 94.1. Levering .... 0 7.1 Lattimore .... 17 14 tively short career at the traps, and also take yards). 15. Won by Moore. R. L. Spotts ... 0 !I3!G. A. Wylie ... 0 73 Cilery ...... 7 14 into consideration the great many opportuni Handicap Cup 100 Clay Targets G. F Pel- A. W. Church .. 8 93U. Williams .... 0 69 Sword ...... ties enjoyed by the "Farmer" for witnessing ham (10). 100; N. Webb (9), 99; A. B. Stoddard Won by G. M. Thomson on the shoot-ofr. Rojohn ...... 10 17 most of the greatest shooting matches that (20). 100: E. L. Hatch (8), 96.; F. W. Howard DISTANCE HANDICAP 25 TARGETS Lautenslager .. 21 have made trap shooting history during his (8), 95; C. C. Moore (12), 95: G. P. Granbery Lewis ...... C. A. Marsland H. Bk.l H. Bk. 22 likewise brilliant though comparatively "other (8). 94: B. R. Stoddard (11). 93: Brooks ...... 17 wise" career, you can, in part, realize just (22). 90. Shoot-off won by Pelham. A. J. McManus. in 22|E. H. Locate!]! . 1« 1!) Targets Scratch Won by C C W. R. Delebauty 19 22!T. A. Davis .... 21 18 what this score of 94 stands for. For the Fifteen Clay a noted shooting man of Moore, with perfect score after slioot-ofT. 'with G. A. W. Church.. l!l 22M. L. Hartraust. Ifi IS BayJohn City, B. JIFladung.! ' _:.------_...... _ ... .. past week or more. Nashville had been the F. Pelham, W. B. Ogden and C. A. Marsland Conrad Stein 19 21 W. B. Ogden ... 19 18 »y City, Jlich., writes that starting with the battleground of the elements. Snow, sleet, Ten Clay Targets Scratch Won hy C. C. G. J. Corbett... 19 21 H. C. Berner 16 18 st of March the Bay City Club will jet busy thaw, rain, freeze; nearly everything but sun- Moore with perfect score after shoot-oft with F. B. Lawrence 21 20 G. M. Thomson.. 18 17 ;ain with weekly Bhoott. thine, had held high carnival within her gates Stark, Stuart Scott and T. A.