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VOL. 64. NO. 24 , FEBRUARY 13, 1915 PRICE 5 CENTS A 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 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 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 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 of the Chicago 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 , was bom In in base ball, as 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 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 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 '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 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 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 . "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, 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 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. , 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 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 Hu

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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 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 , 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 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 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 , 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 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, 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, L

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 , 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. ("") 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!

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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 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.