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VOL. 65. NO. 4 PHILADELPHIA. MARCH 27, 1915 PRICE 5 CENTS THE FEDERAL PROBLEM SOLVED Agreement Reached With the City Club Whereby That Club Retains Its Franchise and Team, and Steps Taken to » Transfer the Indianapolis Franchise and Team to Newark

Base Ball Company to the laid federal LeagM of Professional Base Ball Clnbs. the said matter The 's vexatious of accounting shall Immediately be referred to circuit problem will have been a Master of this court for decision and report. solved, or placed well on the way "And It Is further agreed that the above ac­ to be satisfactorily solved, by the counting shall not include any amounts claimed upon the exchange of player Cullop for players time this issue of "Sporting Life" Shaw, Maiwell and Bradley, but said exchange* greets its readers. An agreement shall be held for naught, and players returned. has been reached whereby the Kan­ "And It is further agreed that the said Fed­ sas City Club will retain its fran­ eral Base Ball Company shall make and deliver its surety company bond in the sum of forty chise and team. A stipulation to thousand dollars ($40,000) conditioned in accord­ that effect will be filed in court on ance herewith, to perform the conditions of thla Wednesday, thus ending the injunc­ stipulation, which bond shall be delivered upon the filing of this stipulation, and upon the said tion proceedings and obviating a accounting having been made this action shall he decision by Judge Baldinn. The dismissed without costs. Indianapolis Club will be taken over "And It is further expressly understood and by the Federal League, the receiver­ agreed that this stipulation shall be. and it la hereby effective and binding from the date of ship proceedings being only a step Its execution, as folly, and to the same extent in that direction; the stockholders as If the said itipnlation were Immediately filed will be taken care of, and the fran­ iu court tn the above entitled cause. It Is under­ stood, however, that the said stipulation shall not chise and team tcill be transferred actually be died ill the cause until the twenty- to Xewark, A'. J., thus clearing up third day of March, A. D. 1915. qn embarassing situation to general "Executed at , this seventeenth day advantage. of March, 1915. "Federal League of Professional BaM Ball Clubs, "By JAMES A. GILUORE, F it. Kansas City «Case Settled "R. B. WARD. CHICAGO, Ills., March 23. Kansas City "W. E. ROBERTSON, "Executive Committee of aaid Tttf will retain its franchise in the Federal League eral Leagne. with all rights to its players as a result of "DELBERT J. HAIT, & stipulation to be filed before Judge Bald­ "A. F. GORDON, win in the Circuit Court of Cook County to­ "On behalf of said Federal Base Ban morrow. The agreement is signed by Del- Company. bert J. Haff and A. F. Gordon, representing "Myen and Gates, the Federal Base Ball Company, of Kansas "Jones, Addington. Ames and Selbold, City, and James A. Gilmore, president, and "Counsel for Defendant. R. B. Ward and W. E. Robertson, represent­ "Jehn M. Zane. ing the Executive Committee of the Federal "Clarence E. Eldrldge, League. From Judge Baldwin's remarks last "Counsel for Complainant." week before the hearing was postponed to allow the litigants to reach an agreement Indianapolis In for Transfer outside of court, if possible, it was felt that he intended to decide in favor of the com­ INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., March 23. Ther» plainants, who opposed the transfer of their is no longer any donbt here that the Indian­ franchise to Newark. Apparently this view apolis Club affairs are to be settled up and was taken by Federal League counsel. Hence that the team ami franchise will be trans­ the conferences and filing of tile stipulation. ferred to Newark. This matter will be set­ Despite denials from Indianapolis, the ru- tled at a meeting of the stockholders to be) more is persistent that the Hoofed*, as they held this evening. Pending this meetine are nick-named, will not be in the circuit this steps were taken yesterday to declare the club season, although they won the championship insolvent. Upon that allegation, Pliny W. of 1914. President Gilmore admits trying to Bartholomew, former Judge of the Superior buy out the Hoosiers. and those "in the Court, and a stockholder, brought suit yes­ know' 1 profess to believe he ha^s been suc­ PFEFFER terday to place the club in the hands of » cessful, although official confirmation is lack­ EDWARD J. receiver. He alleges that in addition to an ing. Certainly the Federal League cannot of the Brooklyn Club indebtedness of $57,000, the club is indebted operate with nine clubs. Here is a copy of to the stockholders for the non-payment of the stipulation to be filed tomorrow: Edward J. Pfeffer. the star right-handed pitcher of the Brooklyn National League 6 per cent, dividends on $50.000 worth of riub. was horu at Seymour, Ills., on March 4, 1889, and started his professional base stock. Judge Bartholomew alleges that the- "State of Illinois, County of Cook, ss.: In the ball career with the La Crosse, TYis.. Club in 1909. In the Fall of that season he club is in an embarrassed financial condition, Circuit Court of Cook County., Federal Base and is losing money every day. He further Ball Company of Kansas City, Missouri, Com­ was purchased by Fort Wayne, where he played until the Fall of 3911, when DenTer, of plainant, vs. Federal I/eague of Professional the Western League, secured him. Early in 1912 DenTer sent him back to a lower alleges that he has been informed that the, Base Ball Clubs, Defendant. STIPULATION. class league, to Grand liaplds. Not thinking him worth further trial DenTer did not corporation controlling the club is about to "It Is hereby stipulated by and between the exercise Its option, and he was again with Grand Rapids In 1913. In the Fall of 1913 dissipate its property and assets by transfer­ parties hereto that It Is hereby acknowledged Pfeffer was purchased by Brooklyn and was an Instantaneous sensation. Last season ring the club to unknown parties without in and agreed that the Federal Base Ball Company bis work was sensational throughout the season, despite the poor standing of the any way providing for or securing the pay­ of Kansas city. Missouri, complainant. Is en­ Brooklyn Club. He is now rated at* one of the rery best young in the game, ments to its stockholders or debtors sums al­ titled tn hold and retain its franchise, stack, and and, barring accidents, should have many seasons of major league ball before him. ready due them. E. E. Gates, counsel for1 ball players' contracts, its lease, and all other the Federal League, said yesterday that thn rights and -property as a constituent member of creditors could be saved and he thought th« the Federal League of Professional Base Ball stockholders paid, for there have been "good ftubs. defendant, subject to the Articles of overtures made for the disposal of the. club's Association. By-l-aws, Rules and Regulations City, Missouri, jointly with the other cities rep­ to b« due and owing from said Federal League interest to outside parties." Mr. Gates also thereof, and that the *ald Federal League hereby resented by the other constituent members of Base Ball Company to said League, upon an ac­ said that unless Indianapolis citizens wero waives all alleged causes of forfeiture. If any. said League and iu all respects upon the same counting to be had between the accountant of and said Federal Base Ball Company of Kansas terms as all otber members of said League with­ said Federal League, which accounting shall able to lift the indebtedness from the club City. Missouri, as a constituent member of said out discrimination or unfair treatment of any include legitimate expenses of the training camp and place it on a firm financial basis, in all Lrasue, is entitled to represent Kansas City, Mis­ kind, as a member of said League at Kansas and all voluntary assessments heretofore made probability it would be transferred from here. souri, iu the playing and contesting of base ball City, Missouri. by said Federal League, which have been or games wltU the other constituent members of said "And the said Federal Base Ball Company of shall have been, paid and discharged by each Gilmore Satisfied With Procedure Federal League of Professional liuse Ball Clubb Kansas City, Missouri, agrees that within fifteen and every, or all of the other Clubs in said CHICAGO, Ills., March 23. Prospects for and to share in said games according to an an- il.i) day» from this date, it will pay to the said League; and if the parties hereto cannot agree pual ichedule at game* to include uid Kaniaa Federal League whatever amount li determined upon the anouat to dot from the said Federal Continued on seventeenth page SPORTING LIFE MARCH 27, 1915 News of the Fraternity Base Ball in the Colleges

o idea that they are in base ball far more to o rs, but as a whole, he has been handicapped LATEST OFFICIAL NEWS FROM further what they deem to be their own inter-' THE OUTLOOK FOR STARS IN by rather poor material and his teams have ests than they are for the good of the game. never been good hitting aggregations. Star pitchers have been his salvation. This HEADQUARTERS If they cannot reach an agreement amonj THE COLLEGE HELD Spring he appears to have some hitters, but themselves, let them appoint a board of arbi­ to date no pitching sensation has been un­ trators, with power to settle territorial covered. Thomas believes that he has a lad rights and the rights to players. Let this Not Many Likely to Go to the who is going to develop into the best left­ President Fultz Deals With Cur­ board also have power to outline the broad hander seen if these parts in quite a time, principles which should govern base ball in but does not say whether his southpaw will rent Affairs of the Organization the future, and the composition of a future Major Leagues Owing to the be ripe this season. There are many governing body which should contain a sub­ OTHER EASTERN COLLEGES and Gives List of Cases Before stantial representation from the minor Team-Limit Rules and Unex- leagues, the players and the public, acting who are handicapped by lack of seasoned through the Base Ball Writers' Association. pitching, while a few seem to be overbur­ the Two Boards of Organized Ball Such an agreement would stand approved by pired Long-Term Contracts. dened with good hurling material, such as the courts, the players, and the public, would Harvard, with flve. men of 'varsity caliber. free the game from warranted criticism and Several -small colleges are going to be almost ' NEW YORK, N. Y., March 21. In the of- would launch it upon an era of prosperity BY CHANDLER D. RICHTER unbeatable two days a w«ek owing to the final organ of the Base Ball Players' Fra­ such as it has never before known.'' March 22. Just as presence of a single sensational hurler. * . PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Ursinus. a little institution up the State, will ternity the "Base Ball Magazine" for the highly-touted and press-agented youth of be hard for. anyone when Russ Johnson is April, President Fultz, of the CONDENSED 'DISPATCHES the major league training camps fades as working on the hill; Fordham will be power­ organization gives a complete the actual playing season ap­ ful with Bob Collins. unless he falls down story of the proceedings in Special to "Sporting Life." ^" ~" proaches, so will the heralded badly; Captain Twining, of Swarthmore, 13 the Kurt Hageman case, in wonders from the scholastic going to be a hard man for the larger institu­ which the Appellate Division Walter McAtee, of Baltimore, has been ap­ ranks fade, when the college tions and there are a number of others whose of the New York Supreme pointed an for the Blue Ridge League. season ends. Of course, presence on the mound for smaller institu­ Court reversed a verdict ob­ A meeting has been called for March 20, at there are exceptions, as new tions, completely changes the complexion of tained by the Boston Ameri­ Muskegon, Mien., to reorganize tbe Michigan faces are seen every year in things. can Club and sent the case State League. collegiate ball, while but few back for a new trial a nota­ Sbortstop William Claypool. a Memphis semi- changes are made in major ble legal victory for the Fra­ pro., has deserted tbe Nashville Club, owing to league clubs. The major COLLEGIATE NOTES ternity and Mr. Fultz, its at­ uome-siclmess. league clubs look to the col­ torney. Next is given a state­ Mike Cantilloo, of Minneapolis, bas sold bis leges more each year for re­ Notre Dame will again play the Army at botll ment of Fraternity aid ex- Fargo Club, of the Northern League, to a local cruits, but whereas the- Na­ base ball and foot ball, according to a statement Dtnfulti tended to the impoverished syndicate formed by the Commercial Club. tional League has always issued at Notre Dame recently. veteran of the '70s, Cal Me- Word has been receded In Chicago of tbe Roy Thomas been the leader in signing Seton Hall College will play 21 games this Vey. Some "Sporting Life" editorials com­ death, at Chattanooga, Tenn., of William S. olleeians right from the cam- season, which Is the longest schedule in years. mendatory of recent actions by President Monroe. for many years one of the most noted us this season will find the old league tied Tbe Chinese University team is booked for Fultz and the Fraternity are also given. A negro ball players in tbe country. He was and and foot by the 21-player-limit. The June 1. = -.-, chapter is devoted to authoritative answers Among the candidates for the Michigan team to player problems: and some recent criticism is Maurice Dunne, of Chicago, son of Governor ty Griffith, of Washington are re­ Edward F. Dunne, who is trying out for a catch­ futed. In conclusion is given the following ing job. list of claims now pending : Recruits at Southern Dance helped the Erasmus Hall WITH NATIONAL COMMISSION: John Clo- team until he went South to join the Newark tbier vs. Memphis Club; Edison M. Hemlngwav Feds. Ed's work is noticeable in the Improve- TS. Nashville or St. Loui» American Club. WITH By William A. Fhelon ment of the pitching.' NATIONAL BOARD: J. S. Holmes vs. Waco, Maurice Dunne. son of Governor Dunne, of .1 filed September 14, 1914. Lawrence R. Pape vs. Scene: A Southern hotel headquarters of citizens of the town. This dance, y' under­ Illinois, has attracted considerable attention at / Portland, Ore.. Hied November ti, 1014. William a big league ball club during the training stand, is In honor of us ball players, and Michigan as a pitching candidate. He also Wrlght vs. Jersey City, died November 16. 1914. season. we must wear something so the ladles can starred at foot ball last Fall. Carrbll R. Barton vs. Angeles, filed December 7, TOMMY HAYSEED (drafted pitcher): That know us at tbe tirst glance. 1914. Ralph Wlllls vs. Kansas City or Qulncy. on the square, Mr. Connor'; All us playera MB. HAYSEED: Oh, sure, sure! But Indiana University is to have a new gymna­ filed December 11', 1014. James Wbtlan vs. Min­ Invited to tbe dance tuh-uight? what should we put on so's they can pick sium which will cost $150,000 when completed.'' neapolis or Topeka, fllcd January 11, 1915. Otls BULL CONNOR (the veteran coach): The us? It will be strictly modern, with appropriate Clymer vs. Minneapolis, filed February 10, 1915. players are. Maybe, If you're real good, and MR. CONNER: Same as all players al­ lockers and rooms for each athletic team. can disguise vourself, they'll let you in, too. ways wear, by boy. Your cap and fielding Carl Lund^ren, member of the pitching staff BUNNY BUSH (recruit ): glove. Keep on the cap aud glove; the of the Cubs when they were champions, is again Swell party, ain't It? Beat people in the home-growu talent,' being bare-headed, and coaching Michigan and with Slsler as the back­ FULTZ FOR PEACE city, I heard. with white gloves, or bare-headed, can be bone, will surely have another great team. BUCK KIDWELL (veteran ): The separated from you at one look. The cap Tommy Hughitt. star third basemaii and The Head of the Player Organization De­ beauts aud chivs of the South will be out in and glove, too, lend an air of novelty to at Michigan, has announced that force. Chance of a lifetime to mingle with the scene. Later on, you use the cap and he will not play with the team this Spring. clares That the Time Is Near for Settle" the best sasslety. (love as favors. Class work will keep him too busy and he wants SI RUBENS (drafted outflelder): I got an MR. RUBENS: How-favors? Watcha to graduate this June. ment of the War By Arbitration. invite, all O. K. They musta hearda me here mean? KIDWELL: Favors? Don't know The first serious accident in collegiate base NEW YORK, N. Y., March 22. A strong already. Believe me, a fan's a fan, any­ MR. ball ranks occurred at New Haven last week, plea for peace in the base ball war was made where yon find 'em, and a good reputation what favors are, and so many free schools in . country 1 Such an tguomlnitude of Ig- when Charley Eddy, a Freshman star, broke hia yesterday by David L. Fultz, President of soon spreads. the right ankle while practicing sliding in the cage. Ball Players' Fraternity, in which BULL CONNOR: Perfectly natural mis­ noratlon! I'll try to percolate a little so­ the Base take, Si. Seems they're a little short of cial gawchery into your ivory. Soon as the He will be out for the season. lie deplored the present strife as an irrepar­ men for the (lancing part of the program. music begins for the first dunce, you walk up Pete McHugh, star of the Freshman team last able injury to the game and advocated a HANK WOODSEY (purchased utility to any young lady to whom you have been in­ Spring Is Wisconsin's hope for the conference*' peedy settlement, even if all tip* parties con­ man): Funny kinda folks down here*. I've troduced, hand her the cap and glove, and championship. Coach "Slim" Lewis believes Me- cerned had to .swallow their pride to bring it tried to make friends with some of 'em, say, "Here, klddo, do me the favor to glom Hugh will be a wonderful twirler before the about. Pultz says that the war is bringing specially some of the girls, and they jult these while we spiel, will yuh? championship games take place. »bout a vital injury to an innocent party in look at me. Just look at me. like MR. RUBENS: But sposen she doa't give Burt Ellison, star third baseman of the Uni­ the strife the minor league player. The they was seein" some fella standiu' 30 'em bac"k to me? versity of Arkansas, has signed with the St. minors did nothing to bring about the war feet behind me, aud never say nothin' MR. CONNOR: I feel three ribs Louis National League Club and will leave col­ and if the present state of affairs is not to me, myself. And yet I see that cracjrin'. Ailment often catches me lege after the Spring term. He was to have remedied, it will mean, practically, the young Tolliver guy, what cOmes from when tryin1 to educate young ath­ captained Arkansas and his absence will be se­ a league one grade lower'n mine, :i letes. 'Scuse me, please. Haw haw, verely felt. MINOR LEAGUES' RUINATION. niisin' right in among 'em. How's ho bo, oh wow, oh woops! (EXIT IN . As Fultz is the mouthpiece of an organiza­ that? APPARENT AGONY, BENT DOU­ Lack of batting practice will not 1>e any excuse BLE. > for Penn If the'y fail to again this season. tion which includes nearly all the players in BUCK KIDWELL: Well, you see, Coach Thomas has been staging batting practice the major leagues and the Class AA leagues Tollivar happens to have been born MR. BUSH: Gee whliis Mr. Con­ ner seems orfuliy sick. Aoytbin' for two hours each afternoon and nothing short. *- this suggestion for peace means much. Tho here, went to college here, and lives of a heavy rainstorm Induces* him to 'call ' the ball players are awakening to the fact that here In the off-season. That might serious'; have something to do with It. Don't Mil. K1DWELL: Not as yet. I practice off. eventually they will be the real sufferers and let that worry you, though. What fear fatal results, however, about 10 Dean Alden, of Wlliamette College, of Salem,' if the war is carried on indefinitely, they will these folks like Is a good-natured, minutes after you busbers arrive in Oregon, pitched the first ball in Willamette's rface a state of affairs where their value in jolly, nervy fellow, and at the dnuce, that ball room. opening game-and J. Garrison, who played with the base ball market will be much lets than it tonight you'll have the chance of your MR. RUBENS: I hope the floor the same team in 186B, caught it. The gray- is now. The head of the Players' Fraternity life to break into aristocratic Southern W. A. Pkeloa ain't slipsy. l>own home they bad a haired southpaw shot a strike across and was advocates a board of arbitration to bring society. waxed floor at Squire Macy's big loudly cheered.^ about peace, with the power to settle terri­ HANK WOODSEY: Get^ watch me go to party.... »n' I no sooner stepped on it than I Ixwiiie Noojln. who made a. great reputation torial rights and rights to players. And he it! But how ought a guy to approach these Just went every which ways an' come down 88 a coach at Howard College, will take charge also advocates that this peace commission haughty people? so I blame near busted seven bones. Did of the University of Alabama base ball candi­ outline a broader principle for the govern­ BUCK KIDWELL: Dead easy, son, dead bust my galluses. Fools laffed at me, too. dates and has agreed to Tom Kelley with ment Of the national game in the future. easy. When you enter the ball room, look I didn't *ee nothin' to lafr at. Is it a the foot ball team in tbe Fall. Noojln will also rouiid a little. Pretty soon you'll see some slipsv floor here, Mr. Kidwell? be given a position on the faculty. MUST SETTLE THE WAR fine old Confederate Colonel there'll be a MR. KIDWELL: It Is, but you are sup­ "If the guardians of the game of base dozen of 'em there. Tall, stately, splendid- posed to guard against accidents. You Pennsylvanians are watching with interest the. fcall," said Mr. Fultz yesterday, "that is looking old gentlemen, with white goatees must wejtr your spikes. Get the shoes progress of "Shorty" Sayre "with the Cincinnati aud the general bearing of a king. First polished, of course no gentleman would go Beds, and "Pi" Schwert with the New York the National, American and Federal Leagues, Americans. This star battery was mainly re­ wish to rescue the sport from irreparable in­ one of them you bee, you walk right up to to a swell dance without his shoes shined him and give his goatee a little jerk, say­ and file tbe spikes. Then you can gallop all sponsible for the Red and Blue's great triumph jury, they will conclude peace without fur­ ing "Mah-ah-ah" as you jerk it. That fore* around the hall and not a particle of danger. last season and they are lionized by Peunsyl- ther delay, no matter if each side must swal­ of humor will melt his reserve immediately. MR. BUSH: Ain't I the lucky feller? I vanian?. low a little pride in doing so. These three HANK WOODSEY: Thanks, Mr. Kidwell. just bought a bran-new pair uv spiked shoes; leagues are well hacked and could no doubt Gueas I'll get Into my glad rags. First ain't had no chanst to wear 'em yet; they're go on fighting indefinitely, but the minor Colonel I see, huh? I'll do It. (EXIT all slihiy, so's I won't htifto buy no polish, ]eague conditions are so serious that many HAPPILY.) an' the spikes is sharp as a needle! players and many clubs will this year he un­ MR. KIDWELL: Bet you a little 5 to 1 MR. KIDWELL: Gods of Olympus, help "Linked with Base Ball History" able to pay expenses. There will be hundreds he gets killed. me to keep my face straight one minute and hundreds of minor league players work­ MR. CONNER: You're a fine sport, yon more! All O. K.. hovs glad vou've got the 1879-1915 ing at cuts of from 20 per cent., to 50 per are trying to bet on a sure thing. right Idea. You'll be In the 400 yet, fellers! cent., on their last year's salaries. Two hun­ MR. HAYSEED: Should we wear regular Better go now and dress, for this is some dred dollars a month will be a good minor evening clothes, Mr. Connor? real occasion! league salary this season, and as the season MR. CONNOR: Yes. hut with distinguish­ (EXEUNT OMNES, MR. KIDWELL will probably last only a little over five ing emblems to differ'cliate you from the WRITHING WITH INTERNAL EMOTION.) months, the game is paying these men HARDLY A LIVING WAGE. "This situation," continued Mr. Fultz, for Rube Foster's American collegian who works his way to an ironclad Giants and made the Western trip with them major league contract this season will "has been brought aibout entirely by the war last year. Burial will be made at Chattanooga. with the Federal League and the unfortunate TO BE A SENSATION. The Albany Club, of the South Atlantic HAVE part is, that those who are the most vitally There are two or three men here in the East have done nothing to cause the war League, has purchased pitcher Elmer Lawrence injured from the Atlanta Club, of the Southern League. who are apparently ripe for a thorough trial. and are powerless to bring it to a conclusion. One is due toJBe the greatest player devel­ If these conditions keep up another year Manager Burleson, of the Temple Club, of the Central Texas League, has purchased Shatter, oped since Efldie Collins graduated from many of the more intelligent and capable Columbia. If he has Eddie's heart and ambi­ players in the minors will retire from base star catcher of the league last year, from Waxa- rnacho. tion he may be another Collins, but that ball for good and will look to some other remains to be seen. For weeks Freshman a livelihood. It is absolutely out of President Boatwright. of the , fleld for appointed his umpire corps, to couslst of Henry stars and newly-discovered wonders have the question to expect base ball to be J Rublaud. .lack Ryau, John S. McNulty and been filling the. college columns. In less than without a supreme organization, and w« do William A. MeOowan. a week they will have their chance to prove not understand that even the Federal League, In tile the Salt Lake their worth under fire, as the season will be which is now attempting to dissolve the Club has sold outflelue." Billy Davis to tbe Van­ officially opened this week. Practically every National Agreement, has any such expecta­ couver Club, ot the Northwestern League; and college team in the country will have opened tion. The National Agreement contains some the Oakland Club has released outnelder Hau- its season in another week. The local season bad provisions, but when framed it was un­ nusb and Drolette aud Deviue. opens with Navy as Penn's opponent, and a Claflin' questionably a long step in the right direc­ In the the Grand Rapids Club good battle should result. tion. Base ball cannot exist indefinitely tins signed ontfielder Matt J. McKlllen, late of , AT FIRST CLASS DEALERS where thsre i« unrestricted competition, and, Manlstee: EvansvIIle has signed Lampton Ilrau- COACH ROY THOMAS f OR WRITE FOR CATALOGUE unless sou. of West Point. Ky., and pitcher Walter believes that the Red and Blue will have its THESK TWO WARRING FACTION'S Miller, late of Grand Rapids; and the Terrp greatest team since he has handled the des­ Haute Club has signed outtlelder Kelly, late of tinies of Penn on the diamond. Thomas has 1107 Chestnut St., Philadelphia oon act accordingly the public will get the the PougUkeepsle (Atlantic League) Club. turned out many great teams and star play­ MARCH 27, 1915 SPORTING LIFE

ention lately to a young infield, made up of picture, which hangs over his desk, face to the -toward. Derrill Pratt, Johnny Lavan and wall. When the news was corroborated, he lee Walsh, indicating that third baseman jacked the picture in his trunk. Now that limmy Austin will become utility man and Valtcr is back with Washington, the picture News hat Jack Leary will be used mostly behind the bat, where he has shown s on the wall again. Fr. Barth, incidentally, well at times. ormerly was at Catholic University, and so s a Washington fau, in a way. o that the mbove-mentionpd grounds had been THE SECOND TEAM IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT BY leased for the New Yorks' new park, said in DETROIT IN DOLDRUMS ilays Savannah yesterday : ' 'The property has been Convent annually, and looks forward to PRESIDENT considered by us, together with several other he visit from one year to another. It's the places, but nothing will be decided until some The Illness of George Burns Forces an In­ one spot where they know how to make a ball time next month." I have it ou good au­ field Problem Upon Jennings With Little lub's visit a memorable event. There's only thority that the New Yorks prefer a plot of one trouble. The dinner bell rings so often The American League Chief Appre­ land bordering on Kigrrth avenue, opposite the Material in Hand for Satisfactory Solu­ hat the echo of one call collides with the first . This property, it is said, be­ tion note of the next one. A series of three days hends Disaster, Declares Against longs to the Lynch estate and extends to the Pitching Problems Also in Evidence would set a club back six weeks in its train- banks of the Harlem River. In order to ng, from overweight. No arguments go at make the land suitable for the Xew Yorks' By Joe S. Jackson Convent. They have the dope down too fine. Spring Training Trips and Gives new stadium it would be necessary to close GULFPOR1', -Miss., March 22. Stay of the They go through a "Sporting Life" from lortth street, which leads to tb.e mud flats. Tigers in this town, where they are doing cover to cover. For figures on the game, no the Minors Some Good Advice. Several wooden buildings, a brick tenement heir training for the third successive Spring, place has one of these Catholic colleges beaten. house and a coal yard are located on this s rapidly nearing its conclusion. Originally, property, but they he squad was billed to stay here from March SPECIAL TO "SPORTING LIFE" COULD EASILY BE REMOVED. . date of arrival of the first section, until ATHLETIC* AFFAIRS March 31. or one full calendar month. But CHICAGO, Ills., March 23. Base ball is It would be possible to build the grand stand Manager Jennings, who never hears of a new in for an overhauling such as it has never in a semi-circle bounded by Eighth avenue own without immediately wishing to book an Manager Mack's Third Base Problem Far before experienced if the suggestions of B. and the 155th street viaduct, with the playing exhibition game in the burg, has added so From Solution Either Oldring or Eddie B. Johnson, president of the surface extending from West to East. An­ many of these dates to his schedule that the American League, are carried other site which has found favor with the raining camp stay is cut down practically one Murphy to Be Mack's Last Resort if out. According to the head New York owners is located at 145th street nil week, with a consequent loss of morning of the junior circuit, there is and Lenox avenue, extending two blocks Baker Remains in Retirement. North with the Harlem River on the Kast. >ractice. need of reform along both THE DETROITS' OUTLOOK artistic and financial lines. The Astor property, North of Central Bridge, By Chandler D. Richter Included in the scheme for a which has been looked at, is between 161st cannot be said to be as. bright as ft was ten PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 22. With "new deal" are the closing and 164th streets, on Cromwell avenue. The days ago. The loss of George Burns was a the training season almost at an end, it would of the gates for the coming new Lexington avenue subway when finished >itter blow. As most readers know, he was seem from a distance as though Manager season of some 50 ball parks will be one block away. 'orced to retire from a game at New Orleans, Mack is at his wits' end in trying to fill and the abolition of Spring >n Saturday a week ago, because of illness. Frank Baker's place at third base. Bill Kopf training trips. The padlocks Examination showed that he had appendicitis, was generally conceded that position by the would be distributed among BROWNS' BEHAVIOR and on Tuesday he was operated on. The 'ans when the announcement was made that five or sir minor leagues, operation was a very successful one, but Baker had decided to retire from the game, Ban JohnaoB while the American and Na­ Manager Ricfcey Proud 3urns will not be in the line-up on opening Dtit, as predicted here some time ago, Bill has tional Leagues would be prin­ of the Deportment day, and possibly not for a long time after not looked quite so good to Connie as a regu­ cipally affected by . of His Team on and Off the Field- hat. And he'hit nearly .300 last season, and lar as he did in the utility role, and it is far above that THE NEW SYSTEM OF TRAINING. mark for his last month. What now apparent that Connie will either bring News of the Players io Training. makes it particularly tough is the fact that OLDRING OR MURPHY The apparent lack of interest in base ball in the Tigers, for the first time in two seasons, smaller towns is the reason for the first sug­ By Clarence F. Lloyd Into the infield, or put it up to yenng Mc­ gestion, and needless expense, coupled with ARE NOT PROTECTED Connell, the local lad, who has been showing HOUSTON, Tex., March «2. "I'd be ust when they need to bo. Last Spring, strongly in all departments. This lad chilly reception, both at the gate and Ify willing to wager that there isn't a club in Jen- seems the weatherman at the Southern training :ings had Burns, Pipp, Gainer and Heilmann to have made a great impression on Mack, the big leagues that is behaving any better all fighting for the as is evident by his recent statement camps, is responsible for the second. The on its training trip than the Browns." One job. This year Pipp was that policy of closing the gates of scores of minor a Tiger until a few days before the squads "that boy is liable to make the fans forget of the older players of the club was speaking. started Baker." Connie is not jciven to wasting league clubs has been brought home with He had been on other training trips and he South, when he was sold to New York, added pressure the last few days through ap­ o help out Donovan. Jennings now is groom­ praise or venturing predictions unless he is was thinking of Southern junkets that saw pretty certain his confidence is net peals to the 'National Commission from ball some of the athletes stray from the straight ing Kavanaugh for first base. If Marty does misplaced, players for back salaries. It seems that the not take hold, he will be shifted to third, so it can be easily seen that he is banking and narrow. He also knew of the conduct of strongly on McConnell. majority of minor leagues failed to make both other clubs while preparing for the cham­ where he has played remarkably well in prac- If ends meet last year, and the plavers at pres­ pionship ice, and Moriarty. who is a good first sacker, M'CONNELL COMES THROUGH, season. will move ent are in possession of I. O. U.'s, on which, across the diamond. No matter how one will they have been unable to collect. Not being BOYS ARE WELL-BEHAVED well Kavanaugh does on first, the team is hear the old cry about Connie's luck, able weakened, for two leasons. but it is more than luck. It is a good icont- to get any satisfaction from their em­ Tn praising the discipline of the Browns, In the first place, ing system and a bit of patience, coupled ployers, the players have the veteran player seemed to know what he Marty has not proved himself the hitter that Burns is, Burns with ability to give youngsters confidence. FLOODED THE COMMISSION was talking about. A day or two after the being the only first class Last July, Charley Deein was asked to go get arrival of all hands in the Houston camp, right-hand swatsman on the squad. Beyond McConnell, and his name was placed on a with requests for money. The Commission Manager Rickey told the writer that he in­ this, the shift gives Detroit an has been unable to offer much encouragement, list of five to be looked ever. No one took tended to tell his men what he would expect ENTIRELY NEW RIGHT WING, the trouble to look any of them over. One and it was pointed out today, through Mr. of them. Evidently the athletes are paying Johnson, that the worst is yet to come. as Young has second base cinched. The club went to the Reds, Barrett, who will be car­ heed to Rickey's warning. On the days that ried for utility wort; one will be a Red, Con­ Hundreds of players are likely to be out of the weather has permitted practice, the ath­ Is fortunate, however, to have Kavanaugh jobs the coming season with no relief in irouud*, in view of talk that was made at one nie get still another, Reed; ami the other, a letes are usually tired and ready to tumble better man on the lets than McConnell, is sight, regardless of whether certain clubs in the hay at an early hour. There were time that he might be let out. He is big ' lose their gates or not. President JohnSon enough for first base, and he is going at his still unsigned. It was just merely the dif­ many days here, however, when practice was ference between two clubs. One has had suc­ pointed out that the National League will prevented because of rain and cold, but the woik seriously. In this sense, he is a changed have to get rid of probably 150 players, while ball player. It will not be his fault if he does cess with youngsters, while the other has not athletes did not take advantage of these off and will not, until it gets the confidence of the American League will discard almost as days by breaking training. not fill in well. Jennings' main worry, how­ many. The larger minor leagues will cut ever, is not over hjs infield so much as it is the youngsters. F. X. Murphy, a great local their rosters to 16, 17 and 18 players for NOT RUNNING A REFORM SCHOOL over his pitchers. 'He has 12 of these men, fan, has touted each club, and these moves will throw more Recently Rickey had an opportunity to evenly divided, numerically, between slabbists BARRETT AND M'CONNEI* men out of jobs. procure the services of a player whose rec­ who were with him all last season, and those for two years. Murphy was a great pal of THE ONLY ALTERNATIVE ord in the minor league indicated that he was who are recruits. The twirlers Dooin's, and was responsible for the nick­ about ripe for a trial in the big show. In "We have come to the parting of the HAVE BEEN SLOW TO SHOW, name of "Daisies" when he decorated the announcing that he had declared the pro­ field with daisies on opening day in 1910. trays," said Mr. Johnson. "And either have posed deal off for the player, Rickey said: and Hughey really knows no more about them to furl our sails and run before the wind or than he did when he came South. One day a Felix knows base ball and knows a ball "This player might help my hall club, as he player. His heart was with the Phillies and take the chances of being wrecked on the seems to have the ability. But my reports on youngster will show well, and the next he financial shoals. I am not referring to the will seem to have nothing. probably always will be, but he wanted the him are that he is inclined to be a bit er­ The weather has boys to get a chance. Connie himself prob­ American or National Leagues when I say ratic. I don't want those kind of players, been fair here Ml Spring, but there has been this, except that retrenchments ably does not know that Murphy wi - the one along certain as- I'm not running a reform'school." It is a cold wind which has caused the pitchers to who lines may be necessary. What I refer to is be cautious about cutting loose, saw to it that Connie's attention was a fact, nevertheless, that Rickey is in com­ and which has called to McConnell. Reed, by the way, has connected with the minors. Most of the mand of a ball club that stacks up as well delayed their rounding into forn*. Excepting leagues throughout the country are in a bad Cavet, been sent home by Connie, as he has shown as any in the business in a hotel lobby. The only recruits were taken tD Mobile, and but little after the first week. The youngster way. There is no question but that it would average fan will naturally say that the pleas­ Jennings said he expected the boys to begin be a good thing for the game were the gates ing appearance nf the athletes off the field showing him there. D:inss and Dubuc, two of HAS BEEN HOMESICK of five or six minor, leaeue clubs closed during doesn't win any ball games, but it is a source the veterans, are farther back than the new and Connie decided to let him come back to the coming season. In fact, I cannot sec of considerable satisfaction to the manager to men, and have not pitched an inning in an Philly and report at Shibe Park on April 7, how the smaller club owners can afford to know that he has no roughnecks who require exhibition. This pair, wit'i Stanage, was at for a thorough trial under more favorable KEEP THEIR PARKS OPEN. constant watching. Hot Springs for two or three weeks, and circumstances. The brilliant work of Con­ Few made any money last year and it does THE VALUE OF PRATT joined the Tigers at New Orleans, on Satur­ nie's outfielders has the tall tactician puzzled. not look as if they are going to this year. day last. At the Arkansas spa they hnd no He has six and all of them high class men. One of the honest-to-goodness fixtures on chance to do ?nythtng with the base ball, be­ It seems as though Davies, Thompson or The National Commission has been "bombarded the Browns this season is Derrill Burnham of late with requests for back salaries. These cause snow and rain fell on all save two or Walsh were lia-ble to break in as a regular, Pratt, infielder, newly-wed and Southern gen­ three days that tiiey were 'here. Bujh but where, is a mystery, unless Oldring is have all come from minor league players who tleman. Today it isn't known, not even to were unable to collect from different clubs ALSO CAME IN LATE, finally switched to third. Larry's grand Manager Branch Rickey, where Pratt will showing at second and with the bat, and last Fall. The Commission naturally tries to play, but just gamble the price of a new reporting last Tuesday. He is getting into satisfy the players to the best of its ability, McAvoy's rapid development puts the team Summer Panama that D. Burnham will be shape rapidly. The admits that he in grand shape excepting at third base. One bait if the club owing the money is bankrupt cavorting on the inner works regularly. Rea­ has had a little trouble with one knee, but our hands are tied. I am going to suggest to man can solve that and we are still banking son: Because he's a regular ball player. says that it is not serious. Vernon Isaacs, on J. Franklin by May 1. the club owners in the American and NationaV- At this writing Pratt is a candidate for first third bpseman lust season with Dubuque, was Leagues that hereafter all players be com­ base honors. He's also out for the job as the the first member of the Jennings menage to THE ATHLETICS' MASCOT DEAD pelled to report in condition or to play one team's second baseman. In fact. Pratt this be sent home. Ho departed for Forest City, Louis Van Zelst is dead. To some ball fans or two weeks before ,the season opens. " said season will serve as a sort of barometer for la., on Thursday, and will rest there until this may not convey much, but it means more Johnson. These training trips are getting to the team. If he returns to his -Od job at the minor league season rolls around. Isaacs to the members of the Athletics and to be a joke. They are of no benefit and" cost second base it will mean that Hicke.y has was Philadelphia fans than several defeats the clubs lt»t out not because of any lack of abil­ in $:1000 to $4000 every year". found another A No. 1 first baseman. If ity, but because he. could be of no use to the World's Series, beoauie it means that much- Pratt does the first busing it will be because Tigers this Spring. He reported 'O far below loved and famous little hunchbacked .mascot Rickey has unearthed a second sacker * weight, as a result of ?n extended course of will no longer hold his spell over the des­ NEW YORK GROUND can co^er second sack. baths at Hot Springs, that ho could tinies of the Mackmen. As a mascot Louis RICKEY'S FAITH IN WILLIAMS NOT Van Zelst never had an equal, according to TRAIN PROPERLY. the belief of every man who has played with No Troth in the Report That Messrs. "If I were a gambling man I'd be willing What he needed was not work, but rest, and the Mackmen since Connie's marvelous team Rupp;rt and Huston Had Settled Defi­ to bet that Gus Williams doesn't strike out an opportunity to put on some flesh. In two was molded. Rube Oldring discovered Louis as often this year as he. did last." said Man or three weeks if he lets the base bail alone, in 1909, and -brought him to Shibe Park, to nitely Upon a Site for a New Ball Park. ager Rickey. Gus is the champion striker-out he should be right again. Isnscs HeMed finely mascot the team, which was then in a bad of the world, whiffing 121 times last season. here. He had no chance to show whether or slump. Strange as it may seem, the luck By Joe Vila If he struck out 40 fewer times it would have not he can hit. Prior to the present Mobile changed the day he entered Shibe Park. The undoubtedly meant much to the Browns. He NEW YORK, March 19. A story was cir­ series, the Tiger first team has played three team started winning and finished second wouldn't have had to pole a safety each of games, all with New Orleans, and the seconc that season. In 1910 and 1911. the culated during the week that representatives these 40 times to have helped in the run- Ameri­ of Col. Ruppert had practically clinched a team has had two contests. These latter were can League pennants and world's champion­ gettin?. A long fly or an infield grounder with college teams L. S. V., at Baton Rouge ships were won. deal for the purchase of a plot of ground di­ instead of a strike-out on many an occasion In 1912, Louis was ill th» rectly across the Harlem from the Polo and Jefferson, at Convent, La. bolh were greater part of the Summer and the would have meant a run, or would have sue victories. The first team won two games from (Grounds. The ground in question is bounded by ceeded in moving up a runner. It isn't al RED SOX WON THE PENNANT. })ast 161st street and East 164th street, with the Pelicans, and lost another, one of those ways necessary to hit safely to shove over hitfest horrors. 12 to 11, in overtime. The In 1913 and 1914 he was back on the job Cromwell avenue on the West and River a run. and former triumphs were repeated, excepting avenue on the Kast. It is owned by the com- Mobile games will be the first in which the ERNIK WALKER HAS STARTED first team will really be the regular line-up that last Fall the Braves won from the ohicd estates of John Jacob Astor and Wil­ Macks. So great was the belief that Louis liam Waldorf Aster, and the land has been in Ernie Walker, who with his namesake. Visit of the second team to Convent, to play Jefferson College, brought out possessed some, strange luck that he has been the family for many years. It is opposite Clarence, Walker, led the Browns in hitting on the regular payroll of the club and has Macomb's Dam Park and only one block from last season each had .298 has already found AN INTERESTING STORY. been given a share in the World's Series the 161st street station of life Jerome avenue hit batting eye. He feasts on right-handed Rev. Fr. Barth, of the faculty, though h money by the players each year. His death division of the new Lexington avenue Sub­ pitching. Ernie doesn't like the southpa\ys came here from over the water only a dozen was more of a shock to the members of the way. In a short time the Subway will ho so well and doesn't perform up to snuff in years ago, is a red hot fan, and a well team than one would imagine, and one scribe in 'operation, making the grounds accessible a sun field. If all the days were cloudy informed one. He is also a great admirer ol states' that there was hardly » dry eye in the from the downtown section in half an hour. and the opposition only used right-handeo hurlers, , and one of his most prize< training camp when the news was announced. The grounds can also be reached by way of E. Walker's name would appear in possessions is a photograph of that pitcher Manager Mack feels so badly that he will the Sixth avenue elevated, to 155th street. the box score daily. autographed by Walter, anu presented to the probably take a flying trip to Philly to attend GROUNDS NOT SELECTED AN INFIELD POSSIBILITY clergyman. When Fr. Barth heard that John the funeral from the home of Louis' parents, C»pt. Huiton, whin aik«d about the atory Branch Rickey bat been giving a lot of it- ion had signed with the Fedi, h( turned tht at 3717 Sprue* strut, OB Wednesday. SPORTING LIFE MARCH 27, 1915 Superior Court, at Plymouth, by John J. infield. Third base needs tome bracing up. Pitcher Hopper is a ringer for Tom Hughes > CLEVELAND CHEER Langley, a local ball player, against the New Felch and Brief will deliver for the Sox, but in movements and pitching. Acosta is doing England Telephone and Telegraph Company, I am not strong for Chappell in left field. the kind of work those who have watched his Ban Johnson Tells the Forest City Fans Langley claims damages for injuries received He il too stiff to be a star ball player." career had expected. His work is greatly That He Looks for a Close Race, With while playing base ball as a member of the LEAD-OFF MAN SELECTED improved; and the day when he will be a Telephone team September 26 of last year. Manager Rowland believes he has solved a star outfielder may be near at hand. Once Birmingham's Indians as Great Factors. Langley claims that he was employed by an problem which has been bothering him con' regular, he is sure to stay put. agent of the company solely for the purpose RAMIRO SEIGLIE, By Ed Bang of playing base ball and that incidentally he siderably since the start ef the training trip, acted as timekeeper under Foreman John From the first day that the players donned the Cuban second baseman, who has been CLEVELAND, O., March 22. The 1916 Rowland has been keeping his working out with the Phillies, reported to t° De Kent in the plant department. While sliding the spangles race in the American League is coinf to second base in the game against the Villes, eye peeled for a man to place at the top of Manager Griffith, at Charlottesville, yesterday the most tabasco-like affair that fans in the of Rockland, his right leg was badly injured morning and signed a Washington contract the batting list as lead-off man. His inspec­ the same day. Circumstances have combined Johnsonian organization have witnessed since and he was laid up for several weeks. The, tion of the candidates has simmered down to the halcyon days of 1908. That year Detroit, declaration sets forth that while he was in­ to give this youngster an unusual amount of Cleveland, Chicago and St. Louis occupied the capacitated the company laid him off. His one man, and that is Tom Quinlan, late of advertising. It seemed probable from tho spotlight with the Eastern four rank out­ claim and that of his attorney is that he was Oakland, of the Pacific Coast League. Row­ start that the persuasions of his brother and siders. It was one grand old flag chase and injured while in the employ of the company, land's selection of Quinlan has forced him to his other Cuban friends in Washington would no mistake, and if Ban B. Johnson, president and that base ball was his employment. give up the idea which he long has had of result in his playing here, and accordingly, of the American League, is to be believed, converting Larry Chappell, the player who this came about without any urging on th« there is going to 'be a return of those days cost the Sox $18,000, into a top-notch bats­ part of Manager Griffith, who said, in answer the coming season and also a return to popu­ THE NEW YORKS man. to an inquiry, that he would expect tho lar favor of the national game. President TWO'SETS OF OUTFIELDERS player when he saw him. Seiglie is about Johnson was here a few days since and waxed Manager Rowland intends to have two sets Acosta's size and weighs 144 pounds. Ha ever the prospects for his league. The Training Season Developments Af­ said that he had his first offer from the Wash­ enthusiastic of outfielders. Against left-handed pitchers the Phillies because trans­ He thinks each and ever; one of the clubs, the Make-Up of he plans to use John Collins, Felsch and ington Club, joined with the possible ford a Reliable Line on portation from them reached him while that Roth, while against right-handers he will as­ from Griffith was delayed in transmission, and. EXCEPTION OF THE ATHLETICS, Donovan's Regular Team. sign Demmitt, Fournier and Chappoll to the felt morally bound to the Washington Club. is stronger than a year ago, and he adds that outer gardens. , who will catch He played second for the Colts in yesterday's the Mackmen don't need quite so much By Harry Dlz Cole every day if he isn t hurt, will be moved up game, and will be given a thorough trial in strength. He is of the opinion that the White NEW YORK, N. Y., March 22. Although to second place in the batting order, Row­ that position. Sox have added the most strength and looks the training season is only half over, the land has a formidable pitching staff in Scott, for Manager Rowland's crew to be there or line-up with which the New Yorks will at­ Benz, , Cieotte and others. thereabouts at the finish. The American tempt to push their way through all American SUNDAY BASE BALL League leader admitted he didn't know much League opposition, has practically been de-. about the Cleveland Club from personal ob­ cided upon. Of course, just what extra men AT THE CAPITAL servation, but declared that from all the in­ will eventually he retained is still a secret, A New York Legislator's Appeal for His formation that came to his office Joe Birm­ but the personnel of the regular team will in Latest News From the Washington;' Train­ ingham will pilot a far superior club the com­ all likelihood consist of Cree. Cook and High, Bill to Legalize Sport on the Sabbath ing season than last. He says excellent re­ in the , Pipp, Boone, Peckinpaugh and ing Camp The Players in Excellent Based Upon Moral Grounds. ports have come to him about Rodgers, Bar- Maisel guarding the inner works, with Cald- bare, Walker, and one or two other players well, Keating, Fisher, Warhop, Brown, Cole, Form, Though Still Somewhat Handi- ALBANY. X. Y., March 17. Opponents of and he looks for the Indians to give every McHale, and possibly Pieh attending to the Sunday professional base ball were arraigned pitching, while Nunamaker, Sweeney, and two caped By the Weather. as ''involuntary agents of the devil" by As­ team in the league a hard fight for honors. semblyman Martin G. McCue, of the Six­ Th« youngsters, Schwert and Pickering, will take By Paul W. Eaton MAKE-UP OP THE INDFANS care teenth New York District, a former pri/.o OF THE RECEIVING END. WASHINGTON, a C.. March 21. Col« fighter, when he appeared before the Assembly Is about settled upon with the possible excep­ weather continued at Charlottesville last Committee on Codes this afternoon in favor tion of one position, center field. For a time On past performances, this outfield batted week, but the Washingtons managed to work of the McElroy bill permitting big league it looked as if Elmer Smith, the Waterbury, .286, the infield compiled an average of .249, in eight games in the six days, while an­ games every day of the week. "I'd sooner Conn., recruit, had that sewed up, but the while the batery men wielded the bat with other was stopped by rain in the third have my son in the bleachers Sunday after­ youngster hasn't shown very much class in the usual success of that department. Hart- inning. Seven, of these contests were between noon screeching his lungs out while a player connecting with the pill in the exhibition lell and Aragon are the utility men most Regulars and Colts, and one was between the tries to stretch a three-bagger into a hoai» names to date. , who had been likely to remain with the team, although since latter and the University team. The quality run than flirting with the Feds, and who was regarded he is not handicapped by a 21-player rule, of Manager Griffith's recruits is best illus­ HAVE HIM IN A BASEMENT as second choice for the position, has been Manager Donovan may decide to hang onto a trated by the fact that they won two of the .coming like a house afire. Leibold has been couple of other recruits in addition to this seven games with the veterans, although the on Second avenue, shooting craps," declared fielding like a Speaker and hitting just about pair. Savannah has thus far proved an ideal latter are in the best form they ever dis­ Mr. McCue. "I live up to my religion as well as well as the ' phenom. Right training spot and the condition of the team played at this time uf year. The young­ as any practical man can, and there is nothing BOW Leibold has the call over Smith for the on its return to the North should not cause sters would have made it three to four had in my religion that says I can't go to a disputed berth and unless the recruit comes DONOVAN THE LEAST ANXIETY. nat Massey lost an easy fly in the sun in base ball game Sunday afternoon if I go to across with B far superior brand of goods Monday morning's game, with two out in the church in the morning. I think if I watch had on display to date he will Saturday the regular team was scheduled to the Giants perform on a bright Sunday after­ than he has meet the Savannah Club, but from the box last inning. Also, in the game that was hav« to be content with playing second fiddle stopped by Jupiter Pluvius, the kids had noon, I am keeping the day holy as the Mas­ fly chaser. Joe Jackson has score we would say they played the Yani- ter intended it should be kept holy. Not one to the diminutive Sans, supplemented by a couple of Savannah their seniors, 4-1, in the third round, so it his old berth in right field all sewed up and will be seen that an even break on the of you preachers here would dare get up in a stored away. That was a foregone conclusion athletes. Anyway, the Regulars romped home New York City pulpit and advocate stopping easy winners to the tune of 14-1. Cole, Pieh, week's clashes was well within the possibili­ even before the training season started. Any ties for them. Sunday excursion boats from running out of one of the other 15 major league managers and Lewis twirled for the winners, while their to take team-mates bumped the offerings of Cheney BATTING OF THE SENATORS would be glad and Menson to all corners of the field. Cole THE HARD-HITTING JACKSON has been the best Griff has seen in their pre- and Pieh were in mid-season trim, and al­ season history, though this may be partly due eft* Cleveland's hands, but Manager Birming­ lowed but two hits between them in six in­ to the fact that most of the pitchers are just ham regards the shoeless chap as his one best nings. The Americanized Italian did not fare beginning to use their curves. Figures pub­ asset. Joe didn't report at the Spring train­ as well, but although combed for five hits and lished in a local paper are as follows: Moel- ing camp until about two weeks after the issuing two bases on balls, he escaped with ler, .430; Pick, .371; Henry, .350; Neff, other .players, but he has already rounded Into but one run chalked up against him. Aragon .341; Ainsmith, .340; Acosta, .324; McBride shape and is anxious for the bell to ring that substituted for Captain Peckinpaugh in a .321; Morgan, .310; Williams, .291; Foster, will start the campaign. Jack Graney will be manner which made the gallant leader sit up .250; Milan, .250; Gandil, .241; Massey the left fielder.' Jack has been planted in .230; Brown, .214; Rondeau, .145; Sharrks, the Cleveland sun patch so long that it would TAKE CONSIDERABLE NOTICE. .111. The pitchers are not included, having look strange indeed to lee anyone else out Three clean hita flew from his bludgeon, while been in comparatively few games. The figures there. Graney was ill during the Winter, he stole a trio of bases and carried home are for about a dozen contests. Walter John­ but he is rounding into shape now and is a pair of runs. Quite a performance for a son's batting has featured the training work, looking forward to a good, season. Walter substitute. Most of Manager Donovan's at­ and has included at least two terrific home Hammond, the Springfield, Mass., second tention has recently been centered on the runs, one of which, an observer was quoted baseman, is being converted into an out- team's batting, so that he has called off the as saying, traveled a quarter of a mile, fielder and it looks as if he has a good daily intraclub tussles for the present. Every going over the wall and passing above a chance to day sees some star transferred to the New row of trees at some distance. While the STICK WITH THE INDIANS. Yorks, at least in the minds of some scribes. estimate is no doubt an exaggerated one, Hammond bats from the right eide of the This week they have been greatly strength­ there is no doubt the Kaneus man can hit plate and this is in his favor, as Jackson, ened by the addition of "Shoeless Joe" .Tack- them about as far as anyone when he gets Oraney, Leibold and Smith are all offside hit­ son and southpaw Ray Collins. The latter them right. Batting pitchers are Washing­ ters. Hammond is a college boy, being a is a possibility, but the Clevelander is as ton s long suit, and a useful one. graduate of Colgate! University. He is un­ likely to arrive in New York as J. Franklin Baker. usually fast, and has displayed some think­ has come around all right, just as trainer ing along with good mechanical abilitv to Mike Martin piedicted. He has developed a date. Birmingham is sweet on the youngster. THE WHITE SOX knuckle ball, which he uses with good effect, In addition to this quintet Birmingham him­ and pitched the first four innings of Tuesday self is to be counted in the reckoning as an being scored on outflelder. The Indians' chief doesn't figure afternoon's game without The Record that he has run his race as a major league Manager Rowland Encouraged By Reason and without experiencing any trouble from player and has already pruned his superfluous of the Pitchers' Fine Showing-A Trib­ his knee, which was operated on, but which avoirdupois by some 15 pounds. Birmv like is now in perfect condition. It was awfully of your favorite player, 'Hammond, is a right-handed batter, and it ute By . cold on Wednesday, but not too frigid for showing what he did may come to pass that the Indians of 1915 Harry Harper to pitch the Colts to a 2-0 vic­ By B. 8. Banson tory over the University team, in seven in­ will emulate the example of the Braves of nings. The collegians, who are a hard-hit­ last season, will be 1914 by switching against left and LOS ANGELES, Cal., March 20. Manager ting aggregation, were held to one hit and found in the right-handed pitching. Hammond. Birming­ Rowland will not have so serious a problem contributed eight . Young Stcvens ham and Jackson would be the fielders against with his White Sox pitching staff as he at has improved greatly as a pitcher, and it is touthpaw pitching, and Jackson, Graney and first feared. is shaping up go well now considered certain that Griffith will Leibold or Smith that he is helping the new manager out of keep a string on him. He has proven him­ AGAINST THE RIGHT-HANDERS. his difficulty. Eight pitchers will compose self an ideal twirler for batting practice, Guide the staff. and Bena will be of control and his appe­ Jackson hits equally well against southpaws this number, for they look too good to let go. because of his perfect and right-handers. First base rests between At first there was very little reason to expect tite for work. the publication that Roy Wood and Pete Shields, with the former help from either of them. There also was NEFF AND PICK having the call because.of his experience "up Reb Russell. Russell, how­ gives the ba&e ball fan hfre." Shields has displayed all the ear- some doubt about have done work which causes the hope that Spring ever, has been reducing weight at such a rate they will fill a long-felt want of satisfactory all the information on narks, at the training ramp and in that there is now little doubt that he will iiWteld substitutes. It will be noticed that exhibition games, but Wood is regarded.- as was in 1913. Benz may the better hitter. Rodpers has little or no be as good as he they are near the top In the batting figures the great Natiqnal opposition at second. When he was secured not be at his best in the early part of the above, and while these averages are not true Game. Secure your from 1'ortland, Ore., it was to fill the shoes Summer, but he to form in all cases, there are indications of Napoleon Lajoie, a rather unenviable, task IS RECOVERING HIS STRENGTH that fne hitting of these two players was not copy now it is on sale for a kid just brea'king in. but Bill has been at a wonderful rate. He has been using his fluky. The complicated Rondeau deal, which to hold was mussed up once by refuse! of Meusel to all over the country if doing himself proud and is expected arm and finds that he can go along almost aft go to Minneapolis, was threatened with fur" up his end well as ever, but of course, he has not faced ther disturbance when the father of Harry your local dealer cannot AMONG THE KEYSTONE SACKERS. any real hitters. Walsh has not been trying to do much pitching so far on the trip, but he Holland, another of the players involved, supply you, send us There isn't any argument about short. Ray will be in shape to help out committed suicide at Atlanta during the Chapman has been conceded that berth right feels confident he week. This led the player's mother to ask during the regular season. Walsh,, Benz, the along. As for third, well, Walter Barbare Russell, Scott, Cieotte, and Faber are certain Manager Griffith to let Harry remain with 1O CENTS is ten years younger than Terry Turner, and to be on the team, but the other two men Atlanta team, so that he could be at his other things being equal, youth would surely still are in doubt. Wolfgang, Scoggins and home. Griff tried to arrange this with Man­ have the call over age. Then, Tuck would be Jasper all look good to the manager, and ager Cantjllon, of Minneapolis, but the latter and we will mail it to a handy man to fill in at third, short, second, will receive attention. answered that he could not get along without or the outfield. All in all, it looks like a Lathrop and Klepfer Holland. you get posted on the pretty fair ball club, much better than last TRIBUTE BY FRANK CHANCE RONDEAU DISABLED sport that appeals to year, and if they show fiitht and pepper. "Comixkey's White Sox must be reckoned Henri Rondeau, for whom the local club Cleveland funs will be with them, win or lose. with in the American League race starting gave four valuable players, has thus far been the ki.d as well as his The Cleveland American Association team is next month," said Frank Chance today. "I unable to give a line on his worth to the grandfather. now in training at Thomasville, Ga. am convinced of this after watching the club team. He overtrained before going to camp, in action several times in the last few days. sprung a charleyhorse, and has been serving I honestly think it is the strongest all-arou'nd with the cavalry ever since. This has inter­ A SINGULAR SUIT combination gathered together by the Old fered with his batting. Several meetings of Roman since the days of his 1906 World's Griffith and his players (behind locked doors A Player Sues Telephone Company for Championship team. Manager Rowland has have been held, for the purpose of perfecting at his disposal a wonderful pitching staff. a new code of signals. In yesterday's game Base Ball Injuries. and the keystone defense and the Regulars polled a squeeze play, Philadelphia, Pa. Brantlord, Canada BROCKTON, Mass., March 13. A euit for , co-operating with Ray Schalk Shanks laying down the ball while Gandil $5000 has been filed with the clerk'of the back of the plate should form go ironclad and Morgan scored from third and second. MARCH 27, 1915 SPORTING LIFE:

?>"ew York City. For those boats to run capi only a fair season with the Tigers last year. tal must be invested and some one makes a "All he needs is control." said Jennings the profit. That answers your objection that un­ other day, and the Detroit leader is keeping a der this proposed law some one would make close eye on the boy's work to see that be ac­ money. Sure they would. And I have seen quires it. you preachers take a ride of a Sunday after­ At Los Angeles, Cal., on March 12, catcher on a trolley car for the pleasure of it. Schalk, of the White Sox, was ordered, from the1 started noon They have Don't you think field for a fistic attack upon Umpire Flnnev after a close decision at the plate in the game with SOME ONE MADE A PROFIT Los Angeles. ofXthe Coast League. Manager Row­ to play ball all over the. out of the nickel you paid? You say this is land- likewise was banished wh»n he took sides a bad tendency. I say it is the tendency of witb Schalk. country the big league humanity and civilization. We used to have Manager .Tennlngs, of the Tigers, has canceled a law under which men's ears were cut off if a game with the Tulane University team, be­ clubs are training in the they kissed their wives on Stinday. It wasn't cause he read in a paper "that the Tulane Uni­ a bad tendency to get away from that, was versity nine had booked, .« Intended to book, a it? You talk about the evils of movies on game with the Brooklyn Federals, who train at South the kids are play­ Sunday. I tell you that movies on Sunday Browns Wells. Miss." Jennlngs' loyalty to Or­ are. a God's blessing to the poor people of ganized Ball Is really wonderful. ing the game with the snow Sew York City. I know whereof I speak. Counting ball players and others connected with If the young men of the city don t go to the club, with the Boston correspondents and still on the ground. they fans at Hot Springs with the Red Sot party, shows and games Sunday afternoons, there are 00 persons under the chaperonage of will go where vice flaunts itself. You preachers President Lannln. who feels as happy as a 10- This show's the big interest in baseball. say this ought not to be. but I tell you boys year-old trying to make it pleasant for all and are human, and you yourself say from your keep his ball players In good humor. Secure your base ball material at once,' pulpits, 'Satan finds work for the idle hands Friends of Capt. T. L. Huston will be unable to do.' ,If you keep this law oft the statute to recognize the Jolly officer when he gets back books you upon tho White Way. No one in Savannah is and be sure to select the goods marked ARE DAMNING THE BOYS working harder than he to shake off avoirdupois. The Captain already baa reduced his waist line of New York City. Whether profits are made several Inches. He adheres to an abstemious diet has nothing to do with the case. If you and a systematic course of training. don't want any-proflts made, why in the name are supposed to represent don't Having rehearsed it all Winter before a mirror, of the God you southpaw Joe Boebllng. of the Senators, now you go to Mr. Rockefeller, or some one else has a balk motion which ranks with that of Ed with the millions, and get them to foot the Walsh in Ills palmiest days. With his usual »Your local dealer carries these goods tills?" Assemblyman John G. Malone. of amount of stuff on the ball and his injured knee Albany, jpoKe for the bill, declaring that having mended entirely, Boehling Is expected to if he does not, write us and we will see ifive million men of New York State wanted prove a big winner for the Senators this season. Sunday base ball. Rev. Dr. W. P. Smartz. of Domlnlck Mullaney. the former Connecticut that you secure what you desire. the New York Sabbath Observance Commit­ League umpire, recently appointed by President tee, thought the bill set a bad precedent. Johnson, has height, weight and reach on any Our catalog if FREE for the asking Tlie Bible was liberally quoted by both sides player in the league. He is training with the The Rev. G. T. Lennon, of Sand Lake, op­ Athletics and should be In trim to go 4.') rounds posed the measure as being something to by the time the season opens. He probably will Joster a business on Sunday. Other repre- have very few arguments on hit hands this'year. senta,tives of the Civic League,gue, of New York, One athlete who will be sorely disappointed If A. J. Rg§£k Co. and of organizations of clergymen,gymen, mostly up- his inl.1 batting mark falls below the .300 mark State, opposed the McElroy bill. Is "Doc" Cook. "Doc" got away to the poorest kind of a start last season and the season was PHILADELPHIA, PA. BRANTFORD. CAN. two months old before he had shaken the malaria AMERICAN LEAGUE NOTES out of his system. Even under this handicap he was knocking at the door of .300 when the season Jack Thoney, formerly with tlie White Sox. ended. has asked for a trial with the N'ew Yorks, and Reports from the New Yorks' training camp Miller, Ib 4 1 Oil 0 Chapman, ss 3 1 0 S 4 bases Fisher 2, Schulte, Saier, Oldrlng. Pitch­ may get a chance to show his wares. show that Roy ITartzell has heeu finally relegated Long. cf.. 4 1 II It OlSmlth, cf.. 4 0 0 2 1 ing record Hits, off Bush 9 in 3 innings (8 run". Infielder Joe Berger. of the White Sox. has to the bench as'a and pinch-hitter. Cruise. -tf. 8 0 a 0 0|\V»od, Ib.. 2 0 0 G 0 20 facing); Cheney (1 in 5 tunings (21 facing): Roy is Included in the line-up of tlie second team, Beck, 3b.. 3 0 1 4 3 Turner, 3b. 3 0 0 1 Uavla 3 in 0 Innings (1 run, 2r> facing); Zabcl finally decided to accept his assignment to the O'Nelll, c.. 8 0 0 6 Venice Club, of the Pacific Coast League. and Hugh High, his rivnl for a regular job In the Snyder,, c... . 3 0 1 4 1 2 in 4 innings (18 facing). Struck out By Bush outfield, remains with the first team. Hartlell NiehiiUK, p 2 1 1 0 1 Morton, p. 1 0 0 0 2. Cheney 2, Davis 3. First on balls Off Bush Manager Griffith, of the Senators,, now plans to has been expecting to be made a utility player Meadows.p 1000 0 Jones, p... 2 0 0 0 2 3. Cheney 1, Zabel 1, Davis 5. Hit by pitcher carry gardeners Milan, Moeller, Shanks, this year. Hyatt 10000 Egan, c... 1 0 0 0 1 By Bush 1, Davli 1. Time 2.00. Umpire Mul­ Acosta, Rondeau and Massey. a young recruit. laney. Word comes from Cleveland that President George Weaver, shortstop for the White Sox, Charles W. Somers, president of the Cleveland Totals. 33 Til027 8 Totals..'28 1 12714 The second game was played at Jacksonville, was discharged from a Los Angeles hospital on Club, is rapidly straightening out his financial Batted for Nlehaus in sixth Inning. March 18, and in this game the Atkletlcs finally March 10, following an operation for tonsllitis. affairs. Somers became heavily involved last St. Louis ...... 0 0 0 1 3 0 1 0 0 5 turned the tables on the Cuba and defeated the Catcher Forrest Cady, of the Red Sox. has a Winter, and for a time his retirement from base Cleveland ...... 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 Chlcagoans in a fast and fairly well played brother named Harry, who Is to be given a trial hall seemed Inevitable. But things hove been Errors Snyder, Chapman, Smith, O'Nelll. In­ game. In the flrst Inniug Walsh drew a walk. by the Davenport Club, of the I. I. I. League, breaking in his favor recently and his friends nings pitched By Morton 5, Jones 4, Niebaus 5, Oldring hit to Pierce, who threw to second tn say that he Is on his feet again. Meadows 4. Runs Off Morton 4, Jones 1, Nle- force Walsh. but McLarry dropped the ball ami According to correspondents with the White haus 1. Hits Off Morton 5. Jones .1, Meadows 1. all hands were safe. That started the trouble. Sox. there is a suspicion in the mind of Manager Coach Jack Ryan. chief assistant of Clark Two-base hit Dolau. Stolen bases Cruise, Mil­ Lajoie placed a safe one. filling the bases. A Rowland, that "Big Ed" Walih Is about to come Griffith in the management of the Senators, takes ler. Sacrifice hit Butler. Struck out By Mor­ neat drive by Mclnnls cleaned two of tae sacks back. issue with those who opine that the Boston Red ton 4, N'lehaus 1, Jones 1. Meadows 2. First on for the first two runs. Score: Sox have the best pitching staff In the American Meadows 2. Hit Trainer Tuthlll, of the Tigers, has received a in shape." balls Off Morton 3. Nlehaus 1, Athletics. AB.R.B. P.AIChl. N, L. AB.R. B. P.A letter from West Point military academy, ac­ League. "When Walter Johnson gets by pitcher By Morton 1, Meadows 1. Double Murphy, rf 3 1 10 l|Goode, rf.. 4 1 100 he says, "we will have the best rlght-hnnded O'Nelll, Rod- cepting his terms as trainer for the 1915 foot our young plays Rodgers, Chapman, Wood; Walsh, If. 3 1 1 0 Fisher, ss. 5 1200 bull team. department right there. Then look »t gers, O'Nelll. Wild pitch Meadows. Time Oldrlng. 3b 4 2 1 1 Schulte, If. 4 '100 southpaws Boehling, Bentley and Harper b«st 2.00. Umpire McCafferty. The St. Louis Club has turned the Everett High In the business." Lajoie, 2b. 3 0 2 0 3 Zlmm'n, Mb 4 0 2 2 School Infielder, Charles Bold, late of tlie Trl- The second game, played at San Antonio, March Mclnnis.lb 40271:Saler, Ib.. 4 0 1 10 (I State League, over to the Waco- Club, of the Jimmy Austin, who listened to the siren voice 14, resulted in a tie In 10 innings. It was a Struuk. cf. 4 0 2 3 0 'Willia's, c f 4 0 0 0 1 Texas League. of Rebel Oakes. of the Federals, and game of shifting fortunes. With the score 6 Barry, ss. 4 1 1 4 11 Archer, c.. 3 1 1 then jumped back to his old job with the St. outflelder. bought by the Chi­ to 5 In the Indians' favor In the first half of the Schang, c.. 3 1 310 2 Bresna'n, c 2 0 1 3 2 Pinners Qnlnlan, Lonis Browns, denies that be sought a place with sixth inning, the Cardinals broke It up with two Pennock, p 2 0 1 1 1 McLarry,2b 2 1 0 G 3 cago White Sox from Oakland, Cal., anil who has the Feds. as President Gllmore claims. Austin 0 0 0 3 left Scranton. Pn., on March 10, runs In their half, only to see it evened up again Wyckoff, p2 0 1 0 0 Pierce, p... 1 been a holdout, Insists that Oakes sought him and then told him in ttie seventh. From then until the final inning, Standr'e,, p 0 0 0 0 1 to join the White Sox in California. he was foolish not to accept advance money. with Bill Steen In the box for the Indians and Total!.. 32 6 15 27 10 Phelan .. 10000 Hnghey Jennlngs' task now Is the conversion of "All the Federal players get as much In advance North for the Cardinals, the play tightened down IKnlsely.. 10100 Marty Kavanaugh Into a first baseman. George an they can," Jimmy says Manager Oakes told to the batter-up-and-down order. Joe Jackson Burns, the regular flrst haseman. who was him. _._ __^______made his first appearance this season with the Totals . . 84 4 10 24 IS operated upon for appendicitis, is resting easily. ~ ft'has just been revealed to fhVworlil at large dtans. Score Batted for Pierce In fifth Inning. Henrl Rondeau, who caught on the Detroit Tl-j that pitcher Ruth, of the Red Sox. was Cleveland. AB.R.B. P.A St. Louia. AB.R. B. P.A IBatted for Standridge in ninth Inning. gers several years ago. hut was made over into* married last .Tanuarv to Miss Helen Woodford. Liubold, rf 5 1 3 1 0 Dolan. If.. 3 1 0 0 0 Chicago ...... 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 4 an outflelder by the American Association last! of Boston. Mis* Woodford Is Texas born, and Jackson. If 2 1 1 00 Dnrrin'r, ss 2 2 0 1 2 Athletics ...... 2 1 1 00 1 10 x <; season, is almost certain to stick with the Sena­ had been studying fit a private school In Boston. Barbare, If 3 0 0 1 0 Butler, 2b. 5 1 2 S 8 Errors Peunock, Zlmmerman 2, McLarry. Left tors, Her father Is a wealthy landowner, and although r Rodgers,2b 51242 Miller, Ib. 4 1 013 1 on bases Athletics (i, Chicago 7. Two-base hit Murphy, Schang. Wyck­ Branch Rickey and Bill Donovan are said to he !f» antiou* for the young couple to spend theiri Chapm'n.sa 43312 Long, of.. 3 0 1 4 0 Archer. Three-base hits winters in the Lone Star State, both are so fond/ Smith, cf. 4 0 0 r. 0 Wilson, rf. 1 0 0 0 1 off. Sacrifice hits Murphy. Lajoie. to carrying on negotiations for the exchange of Pitching record lilts. a few players. Donovan may get one of the of the Huji that they intend to make *1] Wood, 'Ib. 3 1 212 0 Cruise, rf. 3 1 0 0 0 Lajoie, Barry, Mclnnis. Browns''southpaws for «ome of bl« snrplu^ their permanent home, Turner. 3b 5 0 1 0 3 Reck. 3b.. 4 1 3 1 0 Off Pierce 9 In 4 innings. 4 runs 21 facing: off fielders. *- Prei'Sldent' Lannln freely admits at Hot Sprin_ Egan. c... 2 0 0 4 l|Snyder, c. f> 0 2 8 4 Pennock, 5 in 5 Innings. 3 runs. 21 facing: oft' his only concern for the club lelates to Joe Wood O'Xeill. c. 1 0 1 2 0 Perdue, p. 1 0 0 0 1 Standridge. 6 in 4 innings, 2 runs, ir> facing; on* Mike McNally Is J2.50 richer than he was a and Gregg. "If Joe and Oregg come through I Walker, p 2 0 0 0 1 North, p... 2 0 0 0 3 Wyckoff, 5 in 4 innings, 1 run, 17 facing. Struck flay or two ago. President Lannln received a shall be satisfied that we'll have the best club In Mitchell, p 0 0 0 0 1 Betzel.. 10000 out By Pierce 1, Pennock 6, Standridge 4.

o with Baker he would certainly want it third o is to play the Coast League club finishing one DEALING WITH THE PERSON­ baseman in return as part payment and St. MOVEMENTS AND HAPPENINGS notch higher in the pennant race than his Louis has nothing to offer in this line but Indians finish in the American Association. Jimmy Austin, and he could not hold down or, if that cannot be arranged, to meet the ALITIES OF THE SPORT his job with any other club in the league but IN BAUM'S CIRCUIT Pacific Coast League club finishing on the St. Louis. On the other hand. New York has same level as his Indians. Maiael to offer, and he's a mighty fine young Stories, Both Humorous and Seri­ ball player. News of the Venice, San Francisco McCredi* Names Portland Team FRESNO, Cal., May 18. Walter McCredie, ous, Illustrating Thoughts, Hab­ Hughey Jenniogs Has His Say manager of tbe Portland Pacific Coast League Hughey Jennings appears to be concerning and Portland Teams President team, announced his regular line-up for 1915 himself far more over the Baker case than is this week. In addition to the eight men se­ its and Characters of Ball Play­ called for. Hughey recently informed a cou­ McGill, of Indianapolis, Seeking lected for regular jobs in the outfield, on the ple of Detroit scribes that Baker was a very diamond and behind the bat, four pitchers, ers, Managers and Magnates. foolish man for signing a two years' contract all hold-overs, were selected. The regular at $4500 a year. Possibly Hughey is right, to Arrange a Post-Season Series line-up and batting order for the season fol­ but it is rather poor judgment for a man­ lows: Cottrin, shortstop; Derrick, first base; Doan, right field; Stumpf, second base; Speas, BY CHANDLER D. RIC^TER ager to be mixing in another club's affairs, and in a manner which might cause other BY R. S. RANSON center field; Lober, left field; Davis. third PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 22. From a players to become disgruntled. Jennings be­ LOS ANGELES, Cal., March 18. All offers base; Carisch and Fisher, catchers. The four St. Louis correspondent at the Cardinals lieves that Baker is a positive necessity to for Joe Wilhoit, star outfielder and slugger pitchers definitely assured of positions dur­ training camp, at San Antonio, Tex., we the Athletics, and that the club cannot hope of the Venice Club, have been turned down, ing the next year are Evans, Higginbotham, learn that when moments be­ to repeat in the American League without according to a statement is­ Krause and Martinoni. Lush and Rieger are come dull around the ' hotel the. star slugger an)l driver-in of runs. Local sued by Eddie Maier, presi­ also certain to be chosen, although McCVedia lobby, Hubbard Perdue, the fans feel the same way about it, so just lay dent of the Venice Club. made no announcement to this effect. Higgin­ Mayor of Gallatiu, Tenn., is a little bet that J. Franklin will be cavorting "Both Hogan and I feel that botham has been selected to open the league sure to start something. about third base at Slnbe Park in May, or we should not dispose of Wil­ seasoo. "How'd you spend the Win­ thereabouts. hoit at this time. We believe ter i" remarked John Miller, that he is due for a great News Note! of the Cards. "Ah played year this season and that is Pitcher Roy Mltchell, late of tbe Browns, hat that nine-ball game all Win­ TO AID PITCHERS our principal reason for re­ signed with the Venice Club. ter long, John, ole boy. And taining him. A telegram from San Diego has not been turning out good crowds that's some game, Ah says," A Device for Restoring Strength to Lame Manager Griffith, of the to tbe exhibition games played there, according flashed Jjack Perdue. The Washington Club, was re­ to reports. It looks as if San Diego would have nine-ball game is on the pock­ or Weak Arms. ceived by me last week, to a hard time getting Into the Pacific Coast et billiard table, played by a NEW YORK, N. Y., March 20. James Jef­ state my terms for Wilhoit. League. Hub Perdue number of cue artists, and, ferson Hogan, an inventor, has sent Harry A, T. Baum I, however, felt that we should Salt Lake's infield, consisting of Tennant, the one who pockets the nine Hempstead plans and specifications of n com­ turn the offer down. Local Gedeon, Orr. Halllnan and Barbour, basing our ball is the winner, collecting a jit or 10 figures on their last season's batting average In bination of arm and wrist straps for pitch­ fans may now rest assured that Wilhoit will fast company, should hit for a percentage of cents from each contestant. "Wha,t good did ing arms that have gone stale. He avers that be with the local club another season." .273. The outfield. Zacher, Ryan, Shlnn and Fa.ve, it do you to play the nine-ball game, Hub?" should clout .280. The catchers. Blankenship, queried Wilson. "What , good, you say? Hannah. Rohrer and Lynn, dope to hit .264. Tbe What good, you say?" from'Hubbard. "Why, whole club, therefore, figures to hit for a season's lots a good. It kept me a-exercising mah average of .275. mind, it did a-exercising mah mind, just a- watchin' that a-nine ball roll and roll all In the National Spot Light 'round that a-green table. And let me tell THE NORTHWESTERN LEAGUE you somethin'! Hubbard boy, he's.startin' this season on the wrong side of t\K ledgah. James C. Isaminger, in Philadelphia "North American" That nine-ball never did drop iff that old HOSE PIRATES will travel Decatur, Ills., will have a free gate Manager Barnes, of Aberdeen, Now Has pocket when Ah was a-shootin'." 12,395 miles next season, but this season if the club can raise $12.000. His Entire Team, Witb the Exception of still it is doubtful if they can Just give Messrs. Baker and Shibe $1,- Are the Cubs Dangerous? keep shy of meeting Grover 000,000 apiece and there will be two free One Pitcher, Safely Under Contract. The work accomplished by the Chicago C, Alexander. gates in Philadelphia. SEATTLE. Wash.. March 18. The Aberdeen Cubs in their interleague games with the team Is complete, with the exception of pitcher Athletics and Phillies proves conclusively It is said that Miller Huggins has Just hazarding a guess, there are as Hughes, formerly of tbe Coast League and later either that Roger Bresnahan has a team that some wonderful looking young infielders many alligators in Northern zoos as in with Spokane. In the Northwestern. From bis ia so much further advanced in its training down at his camp. They ought to make home in the Middle West he asks for more salary, the wilds of Florida. which is such a common action for ball players than all others that it will go off to a flying good men for HcGraw in a year of two. that It attracts little or no attention. Manager etart in the National League race, or that It is not known yet whether members Barnes has hustled since he took bold of the both the Athletics and Phillies are far from See by the papers that the Feds of the White Sox will retain Manager Aberdeen Club and froln tbe Hue-op It looks is being in shape for the championship races. "don't want" . Nor any other Clarence Rowland. It will take real If the Black Cats would be strong. Be has The ridiculous ease with which the Cubs have star they can't get. games to tell. ordered all players to report in Everett, Wash., triumphed over their rivals to date presages for Spring practice on March 29. Following Is trouble for the Braves and Giants. The train- ' John McGraw trains with his Giants After reading the training news from tbe official roster, no attention being given to ing of the Cubs has advanced to such a stage .Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, but a whole lot of camps, we have seen no 10 or 12 youngsters who will try out with the that Bresnahan picked the 21 players he will uses Thursdays, Fridays and Sat­ reference to any "second Connie team: Pitchers. Jimmy Clark, Jimmy Concan- carry this year a full week ago. In the be­ urdays as reception days for the Macks." non, Hughes. Wlllard, Merkle, Speck Harknesa lief that Hank O'Day ruined a championship seasoned players suddenly sold or and Joel Berger. Catchers, Carl Lewis, the old team in 1914, Bresnahan will stand pat on Coast Leaguer, and Omer Vance, from the Ne­ traded to him by other clubs. Under the neir laws of the Flor­ braska State League. First base. Glddings, with the lineup of last season with the exception ida pure food department they Medicine Hat In 1914, and Eberline, one of Con­ that Bob Fisher will start at short, while Cy Around the training camp. must now be known as safety razor nie Mack's proteges, who did not like playing In Williams will be in center in place of Tommy { Charles C. Cravath looks like a back hogs. Waco, Tex. Second base, Charlie Stls, a former Leach. Roger will carry eight pitchers, six movie actor all made up for the Northwestern Leaguer, who will have charge of of whom were with the club last year. The I role of a Western miner. That four-inch snowfall in Mar- the team on tbe field. Third base. Henry, who only new men on the entire squad are Fisher j lin, Tex., surprised the Giants. played the same bag for Reglna, in the Western and pitchers Standridge and Adams. With I One of the principal conquests The folders and guidebooks on Canada League, last year. Shortstop, Roy Brown this lineup Bresnahan has found the Mack- | of the Feds this year has been a Marliii gave no inkling of it. or "Hap" Morse, both Seattle boys. Outfield, men and Phillies so easy that local fans are lawsuit with one of its own clubs. Bert Graham, last year with Davenport, In the already beginning to wonder what the two Hereafter when Alexander goes I. I. I. League; Jack Smith, Larry Piper, last clubs will do. shorn of their many stars, who Down in St. Pete, Fla., the sun J- C. laaminfer fishing for groupers, he will leave year with Calgary; John E. Black, who hit .30.1 have been let out during the Wintet, blinks merrily, while players at his line at home and carry a rifle with Beatrice, In the Nebraska State League, la other camps are wiring for their over­ with him. 1914. Reed's Alibi a Failure coats and woolen underwear. News Notes Milton Reed, utility inflelder, with the John J. McGraw has been in Texas President Dugdale, of the Seattle Northwestern Phillies last season, recently gave put a i If it were not for ham and eggs, there almost a fortnight .and still no bush League Club, has signed a pitcher on the word of statement to "Brooklyn newspaper men in the , would be no such thing as breakfast in league manager has taken, a punch at a volunteer friend that he looks like Bill Jamen. South with the Brooklyn Federal League i tbe South. him. "Anyody who looks like Bill James" is good Club, that he jumped to the Ftds because enough for a try-out," Pays Dugdale. The young­ Charley Dooin. manager of the Pnils last sea- I Wonder if the chickens and cows on would rather skin the Cubs ster who looks like the Boston star Is named son, had broken his nose in a mix-up in the the farm at Trappe look so good to J. in' July or August in the North than Hayes. age 21. weight 198, and height 6 feet clubhouse. Reed said that bad feeling ex­ Franklin Baker when he reads these down South in March, and this isn't a 1% inches. He halla from Dayton, Wasb. isted in the club after this time and was re­ headlines: "Lajoie starts out with ring­ case of sour tokays, either. sponsible for many players taking sides ing hit." "Mack has a wonder'in third against Manager Dooin. According to the baseman McConnell." "Athletics are THEKTTTY LEAGUE interview, Reed also claimed that he was still a World's Series factor." "Connie "Where the Phillies play at home." given no chance to make good after this trou­ Mack feels much encouraged over out­ reads a placard in the window of a St. ble and was finally sold to the Portland Club, look." Pete merchant. Then nearby are some To Be an Eight-Club League, Under the of the Pacific Coast League. This makes perfectly good pictures of Shibe Park. Lead of a New President in the Person good reading, perhaps, but is a pitiable ex­ Since arriving in St. Pete, Fla., Eppa cuse of a ball player who was given more Rixey, Jr., has received almost 5 cwt. of If the Chicago Feds are Whales, tbe of Dr. Cox, of Cairo. chance than any youngster we have seen in perfumed stationery. Cubs must be Dinosaurs. PADUCAH, Ky., March 20. The Kentncky- years and who fell down worse than the IlliBols-Tenuessee Base ball League, composed of average amateur right from the lots. Reed is Paducah, Henderxon and Owensboro, Ky., and trying to alibi his miserable failure. He neg­ Cairo, Ills., added Murnhysboro and Herrin, Ills., lects to mention that the mix-up was just in if this apparatus is adopted by the New York AFFAIRS AT SAN FRANCISCO to Its circuit of cities at the annual meeting of fun, and the injury entirely accidental. As Club the pitching arm of a big league slab- Manager Wolverton, of the Seals, has tbe Board of Directors, held at Princeton. Ky., a matter of fact, Dooin felt very sorry) for ou March 7. Two additional clubs will be se­ man will be made to last 14 or 15 years started on his pruning rampage. Cy Ross, a lected from Marion, Mount Carmel and Harris- Reed, and, fearing a lay-off would ruin his con­ longer. Assuming that it will be tried on left-handed pitcher, is the first to fall by the burg,, Ills., ami Fulton. Ky.. to which Invitation fidence, kept sending him in to lose games Mathewson, that would make him 49 years day after day until Jack Martin arrived, in wayside, b_ut was released only because the to enter the league were extended. Dr. N. W. old before he began to show signs of weak- I Seal leader has too many pitchers. Ross is a Uox, of Cairo, Ills., was elected president and hopes that he would finally get going good. secretary. It was deckled to open the season When Reed was sold to Portland he kicked cning. pitched 24 years before he | semi-pro, star, and should make good in May 4, with a tentative schedule of 126 games, over the traces because he believed he was had to retire at the age of 44. The inven- ' another league. He has not had enough ex­ the schedule being contingent upon the league's too good to pass out of the major league, tion of Mr. James Jefferson Hosan would perience. Others will be released from time expansion to eight clubs. lie then, jumped to the Feds. hare had Cy with us until he was wi$hin a to time, as the Bay City team has 11 mounds- few months of 60. Whether Mr. Hogan suc­ men, when only six are needed. The other Veteran Ollie Picket-in? Retire! Still Trying to Place Baker ceeds in his enterprise or not, he can be as­ recruit twirlers will get a chance to work in VINCENNES. Ind., March 18. Ollie D. Pick- sured that the ball players are with him. practice tilts. Although erlng, for 14 years a terror in the eyes of the Joe Vila is still trying to sell Frank Baker. As yet he hasn't doped out anything that Toe has a daily story in the New York THE PORTLAND TEAM star twirlers in the ' National and American "Evening Sun," which dispenses Baker's Will strengthen the head. has been working but one short week, Man­ Leagues, has quit the professional game for services to another American League club. ager McCrcdio has chosen the infield and out­ keeps. Plckerlng, who played with the Philadel­ tarry L.ljole has found his old batting eye In phia Athletics. Columbus. Cleveland. Minneapolis The latest is that Baker will positively be the exhibition games of the Athletics anil team- field of his club. The only thins; that remains and other teams, has been spending tbe last three sold to the St. Louis Browns. This story mates are touting to be picked is the pitchers, and only one of seasons In tbo Kitty League. When playing big appears to be a canard pure and simple. For him as a complete cnme-bnck. the newcomers will get n chance. Fisher and league ball Pick, as he was commonly called, one thing, judging by past performances, Carisch will do the catching work. Both are was regnrdeii as one of the safest bitters and Robert Lee Hedges would not pay $25,000 good men. Derrick will cover first and Stnmpf most clever base runners. Last season in th» for the whole league, let alone one ball second, with Coltrin at short. Dav-is will be numbed of games played with the Hendersoa. player; and this is the amount that Mack stationed at third, with Murphy in the berth Kitty League team, while he was acting as man­ refused to take from- the new owners of the "Oh, Yon Ball Players!" ager, he batted .290 and stole 40 bases. Plcker- of utility man. Speas, Doan and Lober will Inff. who bas now passed his forty-fifth mile­ New York Americans. Captain Huston re- The materials^^anrt finish of our do the outfield work. stone, is not quitting the game because of In- rently offered this sum to the Athletics for base ball uniform* are tbe very best A POST-SEASON SERIES Baker's release and agreed to pay the Home We make complete suits from $2 up ablllt yor old age. but his family, together with President McGlll, of t,he Indianaoplis bis father, reside here, and by accepting a posi­ Run King $10,000 a year, with a three years' and there is no extra charge for let tion here he can be with them. Pick Is dis­ contract. Mack announced at that time that terlng or ( monograms. On all goods American Association Club,' has opened a pensing booze In one of the most elaborate bars Baker would play with the Athletics or not except uniforms we allow an extra campaign to arrange a post-season series of In Indiana. at all, and it is hardly likely that he would 10 per cent, discount. "Write for nine games between his Indians and some catalog of samples of uniform flan­ Pacific Coast League Club, to be ployed this change his mind now for any amount of nels and tbe prices will be a revela­ News . Notes money. Particularly does it seem apparent Fall on the Coast. "The series would be a The new league president. Dr. W. N. Cox, of that there is no chance for the Browns to tion to you. test of the class of the two strong Class AA Cairo, and Jack Herbert, manager of tlie Cairo land Baker, as it would be much more to the leagues the Pacific Coast League and the team, are making a trip through Southern Illi­ advantage of the Athletics and the whole H. H. MKHAF1SON American Association," said McGill. "It nois, In an effort to interest the fans of Herrin, league in general to have Baker in New 913 Broadway, Brooklyn, N. T. City would be an unusually interesting series and Murphysboro, Marion and Harrlsburg with fras> York. If Connie did finally oonseot to part I am anxious to acheduln it." Me.OHH'g n!«n 12 SPORTING LIFE MARCH 27, 1915

DEVOTED TO BASE BALL MEN AND MEASURES "WITH MALICE TOWARD XONE AND CHARITY FOR AU," EDITOR FRANCIS C. RICHTE1S

foreseen and predicted by the wise men of base ball a year were once the pastimes of a limited few have become the recrea­ ago. and made possible only by weak sentimental submission tion of the many. Golf courses and tennis clubs are springing np to impractical advisers. over night, and the fan who used to sit in the grandstand, while he Is still fanning, is out swinging the golf club or the tennis racquet. It has been said there Is room for four big leagues la porting Hilt this country. As a matter of fact, we believe that there Is less A WEEKLY JOUBNAL DEVOTED TO THE TWIN SPOBTS THE OTHER SIDE room for four big leagues now than there was five years ago. BASE BALL AND TBAP SHOOTING. E HEAR A GREAT DEAL nowadays, chiefly from mag "lack of sentiment," THB WORLD'S OLDEST AND BEST BASE BALL JOUR.NAI-. W nate and scribe sources, about the TRAINING REAL WORK and the "excessive greed" of the ball player. Are those FOUNDED APRIL. 1883. traits any more exaggerated in the man who is merely trying Pittsburgh "Chronicle" to extract the highest possible return for actual and adver Training camp work In n way is like football practice. It Title Registered In the United States PmUnt Offlce bl The SDorUm tising services rendered, and who at best can never for long is more strenuous than the gam<>. Once a man establishes him­ Life Publishing Company. Entered at the Philadelphia earn any more than a comparatively modest amount of sur self as a big le'ugue regular, errors, that are glaring when he Post Offlce as second class matter. plus coin, than they are manifested by the man who has only Is trying out and battling for Ills Job, pass as part of the day's had his pile before work. Xo one Is Infallible and even a Wagner boots the ball Published every Saturday by investment to consider, who probably on occasion. But In training camp the rookie, feeling that the he started in this business, and who is merely seeking to keen eye of the manager is on his every move, is under a 2Tf)e Sporting lilt $ubl&f)ina Company increase it far beyond his necessities? If it is only fair constant strain that counts in the work be turns in. Sometimes 34 SOUTH THIRD STREET, to give any man, without capital other than brains or mus­ the manager encourages the youngster In tlte l>elief that he is cle, who seeks to improve his present condition or secure being weighed in the balance with a nicely sharpeud broadax PHILADELPHIA. PA., U. g. A. his future, at least a chance with the man who is safely ready for use on the camp guillotine at his first miss, just to both as regards present and future, and who has test the gameness of the prospective big leaguer. And it is a THOMAS S. DANDO...... President «nd Gun F.dltor entrenched, fact that sometimes the fancy fielder and training camp batting FRANCIS C. RIPHTER...... Vice-President and Edltor-ln-Chief left no incentive but gratification of the passion for accumu hero gets t!ie hook, while a less finished youngstei1. but one who J. CLIFFORD DANDO...... Swretart-TreMUrer «nd Business Manwer lation which the human shares with the brute; why should shows mental qualities and possibilities for develop nent beyond THOMAS D. RICHTHR...... Associate Editor the ball player, with more precarious status than any other that of rivals, Is taken along when the teams start North. CHANDLER P. RICHTEB...... Associate Editor professional extant, be excluded from consideration? It is, 1. DOUCLASS DANDO...... Adverttstnc Manmr Ju S. FARRY...... OBOS Uaawer of course, essential that the capital which provides employ­ ment for the player should ,be protected, but so should the WORTH THE COST?- player, who is the only asset in the game that can make the PHILADELPHIA, MARCH 27, 1915 invested capita*! productive, especially when we consider New York "Evening Sun" that capital can protect itself much better in all ways than The annual report, of the National Commission shows that the can the individual player, dependent upon, for him, very tran­ 1914 receipts were $U!I.(W4.15 mid the disbursements were $C&,- ter AH the happenings in the Base Ball World are sient conditions for his livelihood. Granting that much, how 170.08. Two Cincinnati lawyers, who look after the interests of in fees. The Inter­ recorded in SPORTING LIFE 1My, accurately and impar­ can the player protect himself other than by accepting every Organized Base Ball, received nearly $15,000 irom week to week. national League In Buffalo was aided to the extent of $5000. tially legitimate opportunity for getting the highest possible in­ The salaries of Chairman Herrmann, Secretary John E. Bruce come from such skill as he may possess, or from conditions and their clerical assistants amounted to about $25,000, It is that make such skill specially valuable or desirable for those said. The balance of the receipts was consumed in paying the whose sole interest in him is the exploitation of that skill for running expenses of the Commission, such as printing, postage, THE ONE REMAINING PROBLEM their own benefit? That is one side of the magnate-player office rent, stenographers aud telegraph tolls. On January 1, balance of $27,709. controversy that is seldom fairly presented, in the press at 1014, the Commission's report showed n bank train In 1913 the balance on band was $40,006. At present the Cora- ITH ALL MAJOR LEAGUE TEAMS engaged rn least a singular thing, in view of the fact that the" men ing, and with the affairs of the American League and mission has little or no moiiey in the treasury. The two major W who write base ball »re precisely In the same boat as the in­ only the harassed Federal leagues, therefore, must defray the heavy legal expenses National League well settled, players, except that in their field the opportunities for self curred in defending the Federal League's suit before Judge week. League occupied the center of the national stage last advancement are so rare as to be not worth mentioning. Landls. not, contrary to expecta- In that space of time there was If they were, however, does any sane person believe that tation, either judicial or magnate settlement of the Federa. the critics would display more "sentiment" and less "greed" unfortunate, circuit en­ POINTED PARAGRAPHS League's untimely, and therefore in the' quest of the "golden fleece" than the player; or in the tanglement, Judge Baldwin baring postponed decision that even the magnates, with position reversed, would be as March While Helnlc Zlm intends to lay off the umpires this set- matter of the Kansas City Club injunction suit from "sentimental and unselfish" as they now think the player 17 to March 23. In this matter the Judge treated the Fed son, we cannot help recalling the fact that the road to the club ought to be? Inasmuch as base ball is absolute'.y and en­ bouse IB paved with good intentions. New York "American." eral League with consideration, his evident purpose being t( tirely a commercial proposition for both 'magnate and player, avert an adverse decision by jive the league further time to why not give each party at least an even break when only We have noticed that since the kibosh was placed on dope a compromise with the club. To the prosecution of this pur­ money, and not sentiment, is in question! there has been a scarcity of Pittsburgh base ball yarns. Btstoa pose the remainder of the week was devoted at great expense "Herald." and inconvenience to the league, as it necessitated another special meeting in Chicago, and the continuous presence of IN SHORT METRE We are deeply Impressed by the report that the South the Executive Committee in the West, without immediate or Atlantic League has started war on the Feds. Next thing w» positive result. An amazing and inexplicable development know, Paraguay will start war on Germany. Xew York "Jour­ HE GREAT HOST of American League followers will be nal." was the absolute refusal of the Kansas City Club to accept a T pleased to learn that President Ban Johnson has definite­ financial compromise or to consider any proposition except to reinstate the Won and Lost columns in the ly decided Charley retention of active membership; and the equally positive official pitchers' averages in deference to the desire of most From Tampa confes the startling tidings that refusal of the Indianapolis Club to efface itself for the bene­ Murphy is rooting for the Cubs. IsnYt it surprising that a man scribes and many statistics-loving fans for such restoration. should root for the team he owns? New York "American." fit of the Newark Club or the extrication of the league from This part of the official averages was omitted last year, be­ a predicament dangerous to its vital interests. It is idle to cause it was deemed superfluous in view of the resumption One would think the Laughery Club house, where the Na­ peculate here whether either club, or both clubs, will retain of the "earned-run" basis of determining a pitchers' ef­ tional Commission held its meetings, would be immune to fire their stand to the end, as that question will be settled by the fectiveness and ranking him accordingly. This method of after all the hot times that were held there. Washington "Star." time this issue of "Sporting Life" greets its readers. That adhered to hereafter, but thj won ranking pitchers will be In view of Lurry McLean's inability to make weight we) these two clubs, heavy financial losers last season, and with and lost columns will be added as a concession to a popular little better prospects for next season, should cling to unwel might suggest to Manager McGraw that the easiest way to take demand, and American League official scorers will be in­ weight off a ball player iwto make him pay for his own meals. come membership in an organization to whose standard they structed to that effect by President Johnson, New York "Journal." failed to rise, is an attestation of their love for the game but a and their faith in the future of the Federal League, CORE ANOTHER TRIUMPH~for the National Gamel All The fact that Judge Landls Is soon to hand down his de­ reflection upon their business judgment, in view of the fact S the students enrolled in the Emporia, Kan.. Normal cision in the Federal League suit fails to move us to enthusiasm. that until the league is firmly established on major league School of Physical Training will, in the future, be required This was strictly a suit of Winter pattern aud weight aud It basis the financial pace is certain to increase rather than from a certain seems that It would b« quite unsuitable for this season of the to play base ball. No student will be excused year, when the Robins are almost prepared to fiit northward and decrease, thus reducing progressively the ultimate chances amount of work on the diamond. The school plans that every of recouping past and future losses. This applies particu­ the Giants are already discarding their outer wrapping of re­ graduate should hare a fair knowledge of America's greatest cruits. If that Federal snit was laid away in moth balls until larly to Kansas City, which, by reason of its insuperable pastime. next Fall the fans would be just as well satisfied. New York geographical handicap, must remain an incubus on the Fed­ "World." eral League, as it was in the past to the old American VEN IN THE DOMAIN of sport feminism is making Association, the National League, and as it would have E itself felt. Two colleges for women have taken up the proved to the American League had the latter not wisely game of base ball, namely, Wellesley and Northwestern. In JOURNALISTIC NOTES discarded it upon expansion Eastward in 1901. both institutions the girls have organized class nines and hare big league Charles E. Van Loan, the former noted base ball writer, who started practice. The girls us* the regulation has been contributing humorous base ball and moving picture GOOD OUT OF EVIL base ball. stories to the various magazines for several years, has entered the field as a moving picture scenario writer. He has made a big reputation in a short time. OW THE FEDERAL LEAGUE will solve the problem ha* 1*HE CHANGED CONDITIONS H not been vouchsafed, at this writing, the Executive Com­ its plans until after the prom­ Mr. Robert f. Wooley, the new Director of the Mint, at mittee declining revelation of Boston "H*rald" Washington, D. C., more than 20 years ago waa a member of ised decision by Judge Baldwin on March 23. This decision the editorial staff of the New York "World" and in the course of the complication as may The situation In the Eastern Association, with three of the may in itself indicate a way out six clubs declining to start next season, Is about the most of his work did a lot of writing on base ball and other sports, Judge Landis' decision in the Trust case; which, by the ticklish of any In which Organized Ball is directly Interested. many of his articles appearing in "Sporting Life" from time to way, is still on the calendar of future events. The one posi­ In the old days, club owners would hardly have dared assume time. tive statement of the Executive Committee, backed by the the attitude of Messrs. Clarkln. Cameron and Carey. They entire league except, perhaps, the two Western clubs, one would have been kicked out bodily; their territorial rights would Paul Shannon, of the Boston "Journal," has the sympathy of whom has been expected to give way is that Newark will have been promptly forfeited; they would have been barred, of his fellow scribes in Boston and of the members of tb« positively be retained in the circuit. This is imposed not perhaps forever, from the ranks of Organized Ball. Not so, National Association of Base Ball Writers In his hour of bereave­ however, at present, for times have changed. The Federal ment. Called home from Hot Springs where he was covering only as an act of good faith, but of policy and necessity League is watching, like a hawk, every move of Organized Ball the Red Sox training, as usual, this Spring because of the of good faith toward the valuable new magnates, Messrs. Sin­ In order to secure evidence that might be of advantage In any critical Illness of his wife, he arrived in Boston on March 17, clair and Powers; of policy, to avoid the alienation of one further anti-trust snit proceedings. For that reason President only a few hours after his helpmeet had passed away. of the few available populous Eastern cities, or of the friends Jim O'Rourke and those who are for a continuation of the Asso­ of the new league in the great section in which it has yet to ciation this season will move with extreme caution in depriving Ren Mulford, Jr.. Cincinnati correspondent of "Sporting a populous following, equal to its status in the the three "C's" of their vested rights. Formerly "base ball Life," has accepted an invitation to make a special trip to Pitts­ establish law" was a law unto itself. But within the last year or two owing to burgh and give his base ball talk. "Running Life's Bases," West, where it had its origin; and of necessity, base ball law has been made to follow along pretty closely to under Pittsburgh Y. M. C. A. auspices, Sunday afternoon, important schedule considerations, no economic schedule be­ the channels of common law. Methods that would have been March 28. ing possible under the old sectional alignment. Last, but not put into execution then would not be attempted today. It will not only possesses intrinsic merit surpassing be Interesting to watch subsequent developments. least, Newark The thirty-second anniversary of the advent of Alexander any Western city of the league except Chicago and Pitts­ Hamilton Brooks into the newspaper field In Philadelphia will burgh, but it has adventitious value as within the compact be celebrated on the evening of April 20, when a testimonial Metropolitan radius and as the stepping-stone to inevitable CAUSES OF DECLINE dinner will be tendered him by his associates on the Philadelphia New York invasion in the near or remote future. However, newspapers and in the Philadelphia Sporting Writers' Associa­ no matter how this present circuit problem be solved, it will New York "World" tion. The dinner will he given at the Hotel Hanover, and it is in the best possible manner under the conditions, Organized Ball Is Inclined to blame the Federals ror any prophesied that the affair will surpass anything of its kind be settled which has taken place in these parts for many years. James A. and without affecting either the spirit or immediate future waning of Interest which may be apparent In the national game. The war Is another overused alibi. If there is any lessening of Campbell, managing editor of the "Evening Star," wlU act as of the new major league. Furthermore, it will have chasten­ interest in base ball it Is improbable that It Is due to either of tonstmuter. ing and educational effect, inasmuch as it will inculcate the these things. As a matter of fact, we believe that Just as many necessity of paying as scrupulous attention to *he business persons are interested in the sport now as ever were fascinated side of the game as to its sporting side, of conducting the by It in the past. We do not say, however, that as many people GRANTLAND RICE'S BOOK LIST league affairs on well settled lines, and of paying constant make a business of attending the game. But a few years ago heed to fundamental principles of base ball based upon the general public considered golf an old man's amusement, and "Making Money" by and Walter Johnson. has come that high- precedents and dear-bought experience. In such event, there tennis a woman's pastime. The realisation "Kmpty Pockets" by Ihc International League. class tennis requires is One physical condition as foot ball, and "He Comes L'p Smiling" by William Donovau. will Hirer again be a repetition of ti« Kansas City trouble, high-class g«lf a* much skill ud gaauaess as base ball. What "fit From toe) llacldiag Crowd" by J»ha Franklin Bakst. MARCH 27, 1915 SPORTING LIFE

A WEEKLY DIGEST OP POLICIES. EVENTS AND AFFAIRS IX THE MINOR LEAGUE WORLD

members were received. The three ousted clubs rest their dent O'Rourke, who is a lawyer, declares that the Directors' case upon alleged illegality of the entire procedure of the action was strictly in accord with Articles 8 and 9 of the three ousting clubs in the absence of a legal quorum. Under league constitution and will stand in court and in base ball Clje the conditions legal proceedings seem certain, in which event law: that 'the three franchises $lfnor were forfeited Jf iefo automatically, WEEKLY EDITORIAL. DIGEST OF EVENTS AND POLICIES IN the proverbial "law's delay'' will doubtless get in its usual on March 16, when these clubs refused to post the bond of TStt NATION-WUTE MINOR LEAGUE ARENA deadly work. But, with or without law, it is difficult to $2000 each to finish the 1915 season. An opportunity was figure out how this league is going to get its tangled affairs given the owners of these clubs to appear at the March 19 THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION WORLD IMPARTIALLY RE­ into satisfactory shape in view of the rapid approach of the meeting and show cause why the acton should not be made VIEWED BY COMPETENT CRITICS. playing season all of which serves as reminder that faction effective, but none of the three clnbs was represented. The rights have been the prolific source of more league troubles, vote to formally forfeit the franchises was unanimous. Ac­ EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS smash-ups, and varied misfortunes than all other disruptive cording to President O'Rourke the players of the three ousted H. T. Woodruff... Chicago. Ills. Joseph Page.... .Montreal, Can. forces combined; and have done more permanent harm to teams now become the property of the Association. He L. L. Goodman, Indiana's, Ird. E. C. McCuno.... .Decatur. Ills. Organized Ball within its own temple than foreign detraction, further aserts the entire matter is one which concerned only A. I). Murphy.....Columbus, O. E. G. Fairneld... .DubmjUe. la. attack or war. E. H. Kuudi'gralKT..Kan. City. A. L. Richardson, Hamll'n, Can. the Eastern Association and ridicules the report that the J. J. Cory..... St Paul Mlnu E. T. Carp...... Peterboro, Li'.n. National Commission will, or can, be called upon to settle C. E. Hale.. . Provldcn-e, U. I. J. Harry Fowler.. .London. Can. the dispute. W. M. Leaiiy. Rochester, N. Y. R. L. Adauu, Bat. Creek, Micli. NEW YORK STATUS W. M. Tackaberry. Toronto. Out. Alfred Uc-i-s...... Albany, N. > E. I!. (Ji-iipuart... Newark, X. J. Sid. M. Keller. Saglnaw, Mien. L. G. (iobro'i... .Allentown Pa W. E. Gantt.. .Charleston. S>..C. TICA, N. Y., March 20. The Utica and Albany Clubs TRI-STATE LEAGUE DONE CJ. F. Hobart, Birmingham, Ala. Albert Howuil...... Toledo. O. U have not yet signed managers for the coming season, but V. T. Loewenstuli:, Mobile, Ala. Jerry Lyons. ... .Augusta. S.C. both expe'ct .to do so before April 1. Last Wednesday, Michael PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 22. Any Sidney Holland. .. .Atlanta Ga Hairlson Itlulr...Richmond, .Va. chance that the L. II. Smith. Clinttanoogi. Term. W. L. Luttrell.. .Columbus, Ga. J. O'.Nei\I, 'formerly of the, Utica Club, signed to manage * Tri-State League had to take the field for the season oli W. M. Thilmony. Memphis Tenn. W. H. Dodge, Jr.. Jacks e, I-la. the Syracuse Stars. Frank T. Miller, the new owner of the 1915 vanished last Friday, when the organization failed to J. B. Campb,.|i. St. Joseph Mo. J. W. HeffiTUaii. .Savannah, On. Stars, said .that O'Neill would have absolute charge of the get a quorum for its meeting at the Hotel Majectic. Presi­ W. R. McKinney, Lincoln Neb. A. H. Trent. .. .Portsmouth, Va. tfanj, and (hat he was free to go out and buy whatever dent George M. Graham H. L. Clark....'.. .Topeka Kmi. B. W. Gableman. Portsm'th, O. announced that the league had failed J. C. Bentley.....wiclilta. Kan. H. C. M.vtrs, Charleston, W. Va. players needed to give Syracuse a winner. Said Mr. Miller: to fill its circuit, and would not put teams on the diamond R. S. Rauson..Los Angeles Cal. J. B. Locke, Newport News, Vn. "I believe Mr. O'Neifl understands the base ball situation for the coming season. The meeting was started on February F. J. Mannix. San Franc'o. Cal. Wm. Pcarce. .\8dilletowii. N. \. in Syracuse and feel that he can get together a winning 20, at which time the league announced that it would make H. A. Bensberg .I'tlca M Y J. A. Kerr. Poughkeepsle. N. \. team. Michael Kelly..Syracuse' V Y' B. M. BrieU... . Wlnston. N. C. He has hajl a great 4eal °^ experience with the State a final effort to get cities to fill the vacancies left last year M. W. Walton. ..'.Scrunton, Pa B. .1. KeafenejvLaivrence. Mass. League, and his record is an excellent one. I believe that I when two of the clubs failed to finish the' season, and were W. J. Gallas'ner. W.-Bn"re Pa O. J. Buxbi.im, Har'ls'jurir, Pn. was ex.tre.me.ly. fortunate in being able to secure so capable carried by the league during the remainder of the playinK J. T. Simmers. Blngha'n N Y A. M. Onoilwla.. .Portland. Me. f a leader, and ' feel certain that the fans of Syracuse will season. An effort was made to arouse interest in several R. 1). F.osworth. .Ho.lsto,! Tox James H. Lloyd. Burlington, la. T. Henry...... Dallas.' Tex. Arthur C. Cull... .Lowell. Mass. approve of the selection." Manager O'Neill said that he other cities, but the present financial difficulties all over the J. C'. Goldbaum... .Austin, Te*. H. B. Hiwton...... Selma, Ala. believed Syracuse to be one of the best base ball cities in country and the general falling off in interest in minor J. H. Tiller.. .Fort Worth, Tex. R T Ciowiin.... .Raleigh N. C. the circuit. For several years the patrons of the game in league base ball operated to thwart the hopes of league B. Spronle...... Galveston' Texl T. Watlington, Okla. City, Okln. that city have been wanting a real club, and Mike is con­ officials. It was not Milton M. Well.... .Waco Tex S. M. RacMIn, Wilmington. Uel. I found possible to finance clubs in any P. L. Buxhaum. N. Haven, Conn. W. N. Hnston, Greensboro, N. C. fident of his ability to fill that want. Syracuse is to be con­ other cities, and several of the clubs surviving last year T. A. O'Rrlen. I In rt ford Conn. Ralph W. Reeves. ..Lynn, Mass. gratulated upon being able to obtain the services of so announced that they could not go on. No official action was F. H. Mattoon, Waterbury, Conn. Arthur A. Fink. .. .Reading. Pa. , efficient a manager as O'Neill, and that the new pilot will taken last Friday for the reason that a quorum was not H. F. Kedily. Bridgeport Conn H. H. Crowley. N. Bed'd. Mass. deliver J. A. Franke. Fort Wayne, Ir,d, C. M. Wagoner, Jamesfn. N. Y. the goods there can be little room for doubt. Mike present. Max S. Erdman was present to represent Alien- F. A. Schmldt, Ter. Haute, Ind. Andrew Mann, Fall River, Mass. intends to retain at least two of the 1914 Stars. He said town; John H. Myers, for the Reading Club, and W. J. A. K. Loer... ..EvansvlUe, Ind. W. T. Cncbran, Charlotte, N. C. that Jimmy Riley and Clarence Russell could rest assured of Morris for Trenton. Harrisburg was unrepresented. It is Ed W. Kerr.». .Seattle Wash. John Ryan...... Pnterson. X. J. holding their jobs. The training camp has not yet been the desire of the league to maintain its organization even J. E. 0'Pholon...Rejrlna, Sask. R. C. Morris... ..Durham. X. C. J. T. Baber.....Lynchburg. Va J. N. Colver... .Spokane. Wash. selected. Ote Johnson will play with Elmira again, the deal though there is no playing this year, on the chance that it Will M. Qulnn...'.Clean, X Y M. B. Campbell. Ashevillc, N. C. with Utica for his services having fallen through. President may be possible to resume within a year or two under better H. T. Dlmlck. .Shreveport La. W. C. Jones. Vancouver. B. C. i Sullivan, of the Elmira Club, said; "We were interested in conditions. A later meeting will be held in the hope of W. A. BiKgs...... Norfolk. Va. H. A. Bemlster, Montreal, Can. ; assisting Johnson to a managerial berth, if possible, although maintaining the organization, but the announcement is final J. T. Bowers, Chambersburg, Pa. we really did not desire to lose his services. Negotiations that there will be no playing in 1915. President George M. for him to manage Utica have terminated and he will play Graham announced that no attempt will be made to hold the PHILADELPHIA, MARCH 27, 1915 with Elmira." An official of the Utica Club said; "Elmira players now under reserve, and that they are free to sign wanted too much for Johnson and so we refused to close the where they please. deal. They wanted Jimmy O'Neill and a big cash considera­ __ 'Defense for Fans: "If Iliose who are the enemies tion for Johnson. Young O'Neill fits into the organization of innocent amusement had Hie direction of the world, we are planning for this season so perfectly that we do not DECISIONS FOR PLAYERS they would take aicay the Spring and youth—the for­ care to part with him anyway, and certainly not with cash mer from the year; and the tatter from the human life." going out with him. We have six other men under con­ UBURN, N. Y., March 22. In the lart offlclal bulletin, —BALZAC. __ sideration for the managerial position. What we want and A of Secretary Farrell published in the last issue of expect to get, is a heavy-hitting infielder for the job. We "Sporting Life" in the list of National Board decisions, have no idea of giving up our franchise just to secure one were twq decisions, lumped with the general list of decisions, MINOR MOVES AND TROUBLES player." Dick Breen, second baseman on the Utica team of deserving of special mention inasmuch as they involved in­ last year, has made application to President Winchester, of terpretation oli the clause in the American Association con­ N THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FIELD during the past Albany, for the position of manager of that club. Breen tracts which provides for the club reserving title to the I week three great leagues loomed large in the news. In played fine ball for Utica, and if it is possible for Albany to player's services upon payment of $25 before August 20 of the American Association the factional split over the sched­ obtain his services he would prove a valuable man for the the season contracted for. In each case the player brought ule was temporarily smoothed over, but ill effects seem cer­ Senators. The Utica players will be ordered to report for claim and in each the decision was in his favor. In one tain to follow the disturbance of the armed truce that has training at Hamilton, N. Y., April 20. This will allow them James Murray asked to be declared a free agent because prevailed in the organization for some years. At a two- two weeks in which to get into shape, assuming that the the St. Paul Club had not paid him the $25 for reservation. days' session of the schedule committee in Chicago some of league leason will open May 5. The St. Paul Club claimed that as he had signed his con­ the points of difference were adjusted, but the majority main­ tract after August 20 he was not entitled to the. extra pay­ ment for reservation. The contract as filed with Secretary tained its position on the question of season shortening and NO TIME the 154-gamc schedule will prevail. In the International FOR QUARRELS Farrell was undated, but Murray claimed he signed it on League considerable progress was made in the Jersey City August 20, the same day that other players of the team were reorganization, and a move toward ownership f\ HICAGO, Ills., March 20. The wrangle in the American paid their reservation money. The decision given is that transfer at ' ' Association over the adoption Newark was inaugurated. Considerable progress also was of a schedule of 154 St. Paul must pay Murray $25 within 15 days or forfeit made in the matter of signing players, but games or 168 games, which threatens to bring on factional its claim on his services. In the other case player Whalen. the proposed warfare of the type for which schedule meeting on March 18 was postponed owing, prob­ the league was noted several filed complaint against the Minneapolis Club. That club had ably, to the Federal League's years ago, might have been avoided if the club owners had transferred him to Topelta, which returned him to Minne­ deferred schedule promulgation; iustrxicted their schedule committee as it is advisable for the International League to avoid as what sort of a chart to apolis on September 22. As the season ended September 27 many conflicts as possible prepare, instead of leaving that point open, while giving the the Minneapolis Club declined to pay him the extra five days' in Newark and Buffalo. In the committee Southern League the new president, Mr. R. II. Baugh. as­ full power to act. Surely someone ought to have pay and also declined to pay him $25 for reservation be­ sumed control of league records known, or fbresepn, the differences of opinion sure to arise cause he was not with the club on August 20. The Board and effects, made Birming­ where such ham the league headquarters, and announced decidedly opposite views as developed were held. decides for the player, allowing him five days' pay; also his intention By simply taking it for granted of dispensing with a league secretary. The report (that a that all would be well the $25 in case Minneapolis desires to hold title to hi* tervices. section league paved the wa}' for the present situation. While there of the league favors immediate secession from Or­ probably would ganized Ball for a have been arguments before the matter was Federal League alliance is nq^ to be settled at the annual meeting, bitterness and stubbornness, CENTRAL LEAGUE taken seriously, despite the fact that there appears to have DATES been with accusations and counter-accusations, aired through the some factional feeling over the presidential election. A press, have majority of the clubs would sustain President aggravated the situation. It is not too late to AYTON, O., March 22. It develops that the Central Baugh's op­ affect a compromise and that is what the American position to change of allegiance, and major league interests Asso­ D League schedule is not yet definitely arranged that it ciation club owners ought to do, for surely this is not the is not known whether 140 or 126 games will be played. in, and affiliations with, some of the clnbs are so strong as time for base ball men to let factional differences to make league secession in have full When the opening dates were announced it was noticed that a body impossible, and partial sweep. The times are critical enough with all owners work­ only three games secession wholly were scheduled for the initial series, improbably. ing in harmony. A recurrence of the old factional strife in whereas in a 140-games schedule four are generally called the American Association will not be welcomed by those for on the first trip and three each on the other two. It is In the lesser field the New York State League has really interested in the welfare of the league. understood that th^ schedule committee has arranged the. Bettled its Syracuse problem, all of the clubs but two have dates so that a 140 or 126-game schedule can be used with engaged team managers, and schedules for the league with no changes in the matter of making trips. The reason for the circuit unimpaired are being considered. The I. I. I. EASTERN ASSOCIATION MUDDLE this is that several of the larger leagues are still figuring on League is -still seeking a city competent to replace Bock reducing their number of games and the Central League Island, which is regarded as a "weak sister," though still BRIDGEPORT, Conn., March 22. President O'Rourke, of doesn't want to finish the season after the remainder of the available as a last resort. It is now assured that, despite " the Eastern Association, during the past week took drastic league's have closed their gates. It is believed that' final Ihe European war, the Canadian League will re-enter the steps to force the hands of the disaffected clubs in order that arrangements will be made the coming week and that when field, but with circuit confined entirely to the Dominion by the league could proceed with the reorganization plans for Ihe schedule is announced all the details will be taken earn reason of the elimination of Erie, the Pennsylvania member. the rapidly-approaching season. At the time set for the of. If the Central League plays 126 games this year it will The old Tri-State League has settled its own fate and the special meeting on March 16, it was found that the Hart­ be the shortest schedule in the history of the organization. suspense of its managers and players by President Graham's ford, Springfield, and New Haven Clubs had allowed the At the start of the Central League 154 games were played, official announcement of suspension for a year at least, time limit for filing the $2000 bond required by the rules of and later on the number was cut to 140. In 1912. the year which releases all players from reservation. This is an in­ the league from each club to expire without action. At the of the 12-club league, 132 games were scheduled, a> 140 glorious finish for a league which once was dreaded by the Directors' meeting, on March 16, the Springfield, Hartford was impossible with that number of teams. entire National Association and was even a menace to the and New Haven Clubs were not represented, by advice of peace and dignity of the great major leagues, and which may their counsel, Mr. C. .T. Daniher, of Meridian; and the re­ jierer be resurrected under former title and circuit. The maining clubs then proceeded to forfeit the franchises of the SOLUTION OF A PROBLEM only important minor league still in trouble is the Eastern absent clubs and to receive applications for franchises from Association, whose factional fight has resulted in a. virtual other parties to b» acted upon at another meeting set for ATERBURY, Conn., March 22. No one who knows con­ disruption which may. and probably will, force the organiza­ March 19. At this meeting the forfeitures were approved W ditions in these parts will blame the Three C's Clarkin, tion into the courts, if only to be fashionable. At one meet­ 'and applications for franchises at Waterbury, Danbury, Carey and Cameron for not wanting to own clubs in a six- ing last week of League Directors representing three of the six New Haven, Springfield, and Hartford were referred to club circuit, which has for its other members New London, clubs, the other three clubs absenting themselves by advice committees for action. The three ousted magnates claim Pittsfield and Bridgeport, but their methods of expressing cf counsel, the franchises of the three unrepresented clubs that their expulsion was illegal, as there was no quorum at their views is indeed to be questioned. Perhaps it is better were declared forfeited for alleged failure to obey constitu­ the Directors' meeting at which the ouster action was taken; that the league lie dormant a year, but if such action is to tional requirements. At a subsequent meeting of the Di­ and that it also conflicted with the rules of the National be taken, it should be done peacefully, and not with two rectors, at which the recalcitrant trio were again unrepre­ Association, to whose National Board an appeal will be made, warring factious engaged in a bitter struggle to outdo the sented, the forfeitures were ratified and applications for new to be followed by appeal to the National Commission. Presi- other. The poor eld Eastern Association, and its pred»- 14 SPORTING LIFE MARCH 27, 1975

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more than their lated by Mr. A. B. Parker, of Atlanta. The new' document affairs will result in one of two things the club owners cessor, the old , have had to remain present organization will neter is a lull-game affair, divided into two seasons of 50 games must lose big motley or the players must be forced share of troubles and the in the two major leagues so long as these bickerings continue. each. The season will open April 30 and will close August idle. Similar conditions exist improve its standing the that more than six of the sixteen clubs The dropping of the three strongest cities in the circuit, and 18. A feature of the schedule is that every team in and I do not believe of the league plays every other team before repeating with any will make money this year. What must be done? Why, the substitution of weaker towns, is not the solution must be thing in the minds of of them either at home or abroad. The reporting date for salaries must be cut in half and other expenses problem, and that seems to te the owners simply cannot stand three associates at the present practice is April 12, a rule having been passed at the recent reduced accordingly. The club President O'Rourke and his the promoters of the Federal League further the situation develops the more it is annual meeting to the effect that the practice season in each the gaff. This goes for time. The to the open­ are trying to shoulder a tremendous burden. It apparent that the plan suggested here several months ago city could not start prior to two weeks previous clnbs who or eight-club ing championship game of the season. will be several years before base ball can be made a paying it the most feasible that of organizing a six magnates will classification and a business again and meanwhile players and purely Connecticut League, with u lower suffer." lower salary limit. If President O'Rourke is determined to lannch a league, no matter what its strength, it would be ATLANTIC TO APPEAL far better to include New London, Norwich, Waterbury, MINOR MENTION Bridgeport, Meriden, Danbury, Bristol and Nsw Britain EW YORK, N. T., March 21. Secretary William Pfau, of Secretary (leaving out New Haven and Hartford if need be), in a N the Atlantic League, is up in arms against QUERY, "What's the Matter With Kan­ Association of Minor HE FAMOUS Class C league, with a split season, as a result of which the John H. Farrell, of the National T sas, Anyway?" will bear repeating in view of a radical fans would probably see as many interesting ball games as Leagues, because he would not approve the Atlantic League's in base ball. "Dummy Taylor, former pitcher of and holidays. The innovation they have been in tlie habit of getting in a Class B circuit. schedule of playing on Saturdays, Sundays the New York Giants, will be one of the Kansas State League This would give the club owners * living chance. Whatever Atlantic League maintains that Secretary Farrell exceeded season, according to President Roy National umpires for the coming chance the league may have had of enjoying a su:oessful sea- his authority, and they will take the case to the In calling his decisions Taylor will nse a whistle, . Secretary Pfau Gafford. fen has been rudely shattered by the present coniitions, and Board and also to the National Commission. blowing once for strikes and twice for balls. A special coda a continuance of this bickering merely nettles the fans more. says there is no rule in base ball which compels a minor out for base decisions. President Gafford only stipulation, he will be worked There's war enough in base ball without having the -minors league to play six days a week. The believes that Taylor is especially fitted for the work becauso at war with themselves. Perhaps, after all, the Tri-State says, is that the league shall have a salary limit of at least ragging of the fans, and the disputing of v on Saturdays, he cannot hear the League, which has just announced a suspension for a year, $500 a month, and Pfau says that by playing decisions by players will be minimized for the same reasons. ha* found the real solntion of the rather vexatious problem. Sundays and holidays the two-section league, having in all 12 clubs, or six on each circuit, will more than exceed the $500 salary limit. The question involved is a new

brilliant opponent stemed to own the table for BILLIARD NEWS the night. The wonderful position playing, how­ ever, of the Chicago youngster caused as mnch By John Creahan comment and applause as ever. His masse shots, American Association PHILADELPHIA. Pa.. March 22. The twelfth delicacy of execution, and ability to play with game of tbe amateur tournament at the Union either baud were loudly applauded and admired. League, this city, on tbe afternoon of tbe Sth In the second Inning Mr. Heddon made 56, which lust., was between K. P. Milburn, of Memphis, Included all sorts of billiards. Lord followed with for the mound, while Hughes, Slight and Malloy and Corn-In Huston, of Detroit. It was the 17. Heddon now maile 12, which Lord followed LATEST REVIEW OF AFFAIRS will make the other end of the Brewers' bat­ second week of the tournament. There were teries. about 1000 spectators present. During tbe first with 28. In the sixth inning Heddon made 6(i. few shots of the game it occurred to me that Ihe score was 141 to 01 for Lord. The latter IN CHIVINGION'S LEAGUE Ralph Cutting, pitcher of the Milwaukee Club. Mr. Huston was either a little careless or a up to this time, bad a bad run of the balls In has chucked base ball for life on a dairy. He trifle nervous: while Mr. Milburn played as If the eighth inning Lord mnde 28. Score 142 to has renounced sport, and gone back to tbe farm lie did not inteud to lose. It soon became patent Si). Heddon made 34. His average'was now °0 In Concord. N. H. Cutting. 20 years old. with to all present, however, that Mr. Huston was score. 17U to 89 for Lord. In the tenth Inning The Factional Quarrel Over the tbe Milwaukee Club four rears, led the league neither nervous nor careless, although with his oril made 33 and missed by not getting out of pitchers In 1913. remarkable playing in one run of 11 be had more balk ^,core, 176 to 122. Heddon now made- 53. Billy Friel, who was manager of Uie St. Paul than his share of difficult shots, which recalled to which be followed with 21. IS and 14, while Schedule Settled By Tebeau's team la-*t season, and whose contract had a year my mind what an advantage it must be to be a Lord s best efforts in the meantime were 15 and yet to run. has made a satisfactory settlement Charles Peterson, of St., Louis, who can. 1 be­ 11. I think it was 06 masse shots that Mr Hed- with the club and has been given his release. It lieve, play the g:inni equally well while standing don made in this game. Tbe score is given- Withdrawal of Opposition to Is understood he will act as scout for a major on his head or leaning on either one of his Heddon (I 5 ti 2 1 4 12 6 6 1 34 0 5 3 "1 1 league club this yeitr. ears. His run of 71 was one of the finest dis­ 5 4 0 tl (1 :: 18 1 O 14 0 0 2 4 5. Total 400 the Majority Schedule. Witti shortstop Jack Knight having supplanted plays of billiards in tbe present tournament up to Average, 14 22-27. High nm. (iO as manager, and showing lots dute. The score was 113 to 82 for Milburn. Two Ixird 0 17 0 2 6 28 8 28 0 33 4 0 9 1 1 1 0 0 of managerial i»epper, the Cleveland fans believe Innings later Huston made 2fl, the score being iVL 0,.,;l 0 v?, 5 " Total- 1S1- Average, C 25-26. HARVEY T. WOODRUFF that the Cleveland bunch will go at a faster clip 139 to Mtlburn's 83. During tbeue two runs tbe than ever before. Klrke, Knight. Pezold and applause .for the Detroit man must have caused CHICAGO, Ills., March 22. George Te- Bassler will he in the line-up. James, Kahler, him to wonder If there is not a large element of The sixteenth game was between Charles Hed- T>eau, chairman, but minority member, of the Haggerty. Dllllnger. Osborne, Brown. Brenton, Indian blood in the veins of the "Quakers" of *?"; of Dowagiac, Mlch., and Joseph Marer, of schedule committee of- the American Asso­ HolTcr and Carter will be tried on tbe mound. this city. As a matter of fact, 1 cannot recall Philadelphia. It was in the afternoon, the at­ any otlier class of people who can make more tendance was so large that I have no Idea how ciation, which was given full Pitchers are wanted by Kansas City, Hill noise than a lot of cracked "Quakers" when many were turned away in consequence of not power to act at the annual Armour 1ms threatened to take some of the young they make up their minds to be appreciative. meeting in this city Febru­ blood under his wing on the training jiumt. Brief being able to get into the hall. Long before the arv 21 did not see tit to file ' ""d Roth have Iwen lost. Since last Kail Lefty Mllburu's best runs later on were 12, 17. 10, 10, opening of the game the balconies were all . :..' i... . __. :- - -._ I (Iforge(;*orc.(» andnnil Jack.T:ick Lellvelt.r.ollvelt. of Cleveland, havehnve 15 and 12, but lie was practically not in tbe packed and those who were there not only seemed a minority report in oppo­ bceu added. Reagan Is the only twlrlcr on the game against bis opponent, who made runs of glued together, but fully determined not to move sition to the finding of staff upon whom the fans bank. Armour has 14, IS. 12, 11, 27, 42, 39 and 32. ffbe score was until the last shot in the game was made. In­ Messrs. Cantillon and Timtne. two pitchers coming from the White Sox on the as follows: deed I am not quite certain that they may not President Chiviugton, there­ Roth deal, however. Huston 0 5 0 0 1 0 3 10 0 2 4 11 71 0 26 0 8 remain there until to-night's contest is over, as fore, was saved from the un­ 4 14 0 0 0 4 2 3 0 12 1 0 0 1 0 .1 11 0 0 3 4 2 I was personally notified this P. M. about 3 pleasant duty of calling a Business Manager Qnlnn. of Columbus, has 27 3 IS 42 39 4 7 0 32 0 3 2. Total. 400. Aver­ o clock, to be "on hand early tonight If I want special meeting to thresh out completed bis return trip exhibition schedule for age. S. High run. 71. to see the game." Mr. Heddon left tbe balls In the hids when they depart from Iljuvsou Siirirgs, .Milburn 2 14 3 14 1 0 22 fi 1 5 10 5 0 0 1 2 a bunch In tbe centar of tbe table for Mr. Mav- the tangle. Col. 0. H. Wath- Ivy., for the trek toward Nell Park. Eviinsvtllc. 1 0 3 1 12 0 9 2 1 6 17 1 0 « 3 1 10 10 0 2 er's first Inning. The Quaker made 5. In the en, of Louisville, whose de­ Ind.. will be the first stopping place where r-x- 00031 1 15 5 3 3 12 0 0 0. Total. 206. sixth inning Mayer made 22. Heddon missed on sire to go South with his lilMtlons will h» played April 3 and 4. Terre Average. 4 6-50. High run, 22. 'One point lost a hard-luck shot, but made 31 In his next inning. team ]c)i to the placing of Haute. Ind.. will be visited April .1 and 0, and In thirtieth for scratch. The score was 40 to 31 for Heddon. In tbe Mr. Timme on the schedule Dayton. ().. April 7 nnd 0. This will bring the eighth Innlne Muyer made 20. Heddon followed committee, returned from Florida and essayed team to Columbus on April 0 for almost two The thirteenth game was between Ferdinand with S, and M.iyer with 10. Heddon made 11 and the role of .peace maker rather than see a. weeks' work before the regular season starts. Pogjreuburg, of New York, and Charles Heddon, missed on a difficult shot. The score now was factional fight develop within the league. This of Dowagliic. Midi. I doubt If there were over 00 to ill for Mayer. The latter now made a sensible course fully met the suggestion in 1200 spectators present. The game was a very beautiful run of 29. At this stage of the game the editorial columns of "Sporting Life" THE FEDERAL PROBLEM SOLVED remarkable one. Mr. Poggenburg, who ranks as Mr. Heddon discarded his vest and made a that the present was not an auspicious time one of tbe world's foremost masters of billiards, draw shot tbe entire length of the table. Mr. for base ball men to engage in petty quarrels could practically do little or nothing during the Cutler the referee, caused great laughter by pre­ with so Continued from first page first half of the game, while on tbe other hand maturely calling a count iu a run of 27 by Mr. settling the circuit troubles of the Federal Mr. Heddon played more than masterly billiards, Heddon. Mayer followed with 27. Score. 117 MANY SERIOUS PROBLEMS League are bright now. accordins to a state­ giving a display of masse shots and delicate to SO for Heddon. In his run of 27 Mayer made facing nursing which has not been surpassed so far in the first scratch in this game. Maver now made the national pastime. There is just a ment by James a Giimore. president of the 10. and Heddon 10. Score, 136 to ft!) for Heddon. suspicion prevalent, too, that Tebeau was not league. "A meeting of the stockholders of this tournament. This gentleman is a right- sure he could secure a majority to back him hand player, but can practically play as well Mayer made 23, but missed an easy shot through the Indianapolis Club will be held at Indian­ with his left band. He mnde 24 in bis first in­ over-confidence. Mayer's next run was 47. Up up in his fight against the chart prepared by j 0pOij s tonirht.". saitt Mr. Giimore. "They ning. 10 in his second inning tbe score now be­ to the present time It looked to me as If the the majority members of the committee. Ap will determine whether tq accept the offer ing 57 to 17 for Mr. Poggenburg. Mr. Heddon players were Just a trifle afraid of each other, parently the league was divided four and of the league to buy the franchise. If thev now made a run of 04, which included tbe most and that be who would be the first to get a com­ four on the question. Several .hurried trips conclude to sell we will he able to go ahead fascinating form of fine billiards. The score was manding lead would win tbe game. Mftyer wns were made in and out of Chicago and several with our schedule meeting without waiting now 121 to 25 for Poggenburg. In tbe thirteenth the first to do so hv making runs of 26,' 64, 73 club owners were visited in an effort to have for a decision in the Kansas City injunction Inning Heddon made 51. the score standing 188 to and 21. The score follows: them change their allegiance.. So far as known \ casp The fact that someone has' applied for 59 for Mr. Poggenburg. About this time Mr. Heddon 4 5003101S112T2100210 the result of the politics and log-rolling was a receiver for the Indianapolis Club will not Heddon failed to get the balls out of balk. Mr. 5 22 G 19. Total, 184. Average, 8 1-21. High nil. So, instead of a dragout and knockout make the slightest difference in the negotia­ Pocwnburg, who Is physically a very large man. run. 31. down fight, it was determined to use moral tions." added Mr. Gilmcre. "The Federal was at the table in an Instant, as if he, physi­ Mayer 5 22 1 3 0 0 20 10 29 27 19 0 2 3 47 cally hadn't 26 4 « 04 73 21. Total, 400. ATerage, 20. High suasion to bring about peace. The faction League will buy the Indianapolis Club's fran­ weighed more than a feather. To run, 73. opposed to Tebeau wns disposed chise providing no receiver is appointed to­ me 'it seemed remarkable, as It recalled the early morrow. This offer was made in Indianapolis days of the great Frank C. Ivcs as a match play­ JTO LISTEN TO REASON er. 1 am Inclined to believe that at the outset George Moore, of New Tort, detested Fred iO, after a conference of the schedule com­ yostcrdiv. and we feet that it will be accept­ of this contest Mr. Poggenbnrg rather under­ Fames, of Denver, 50 to 38. Joseph Capron. of mittee in this city. President Chmngton ed when suitable terms are agreed upon." rated the ability of his opponent, as he (Pog­ St. Paul, defeated Charles Morin. of Chicago, fairly beamed as he urbanely announced: genburg) made two inlseues In the first and sec­ SO to 48. Charles Kills defeated John Hahman. 4 'There was a harmonious session of the American League News ond Innings before be put tbe file on his cue. of Minneapolis, 50 to 40. August Kleckbefer, of schedule committee Bv this time, however, Mr. Poggenburg had Milwaukee^ Uefeated Jesse Lean, 59 to 48. held in this .city. The CHICAGO, Ills.. March 23. All of tbe realised the ability and danger of Mr. Heddon committee will meet again next week." A games of the St. Louis Spring series will be as an opponent. Mr. Poggenburff. Indeed, did not newspaper wag suggested that President Tom nlnyed at the St. Louis American League get started until his twelfth Inning, after which Billiards In Chicago should have said "acrimonious" instead of Park, because repairs demanded by Building bo made runs of 20. 16. 15. 74. 21. 19. 2B. 22, CHICAGO, Ills.. March 16. Editor "Sporting ''harmonious," but Mr. Chivington has been Commissioner McKelvey are such that the 12. 20, 11 and 2ii. Mr. Heddon. in the meantime, Life." I'm sorry you're not in the heaven of wearing a furrow in his brow for so many bleacher stands at the National League pavk made runs of 30. 11. 20. 19 and 13. It was one billiards, which Just now is Chicago. Those at­ days, none had the heart to destroy his new will'not he ready for occupancy before the of tile finest contests ever seen In this city. The tending tbe tournament are getting more action found solace. Of course, there are chances league opening. Anril 14. * * Manager score was as follows: for their money than was ever given billiard for the thing to go wrong yet. Naturally ,Tf»"Tiinrs has decided to send catcher Archie Heddon 0 24 10 0 0 15 2 0 4 5 4 !i 2 51 in lovers before. God bless the man who invented there must be a compromise to have all satis­ Yelle bnck to the minors.. The Wash- 60431 5 30 7 11 7 0 3 3 3 20 19 1 1 0 1 8 the "one only safety- shot." Tbe life and blood fied, but the assurances are that all parties in:^ Club has turned pitcher- Hurry Hedze- 50 13. Total. 400. Average, 10 3037. High It has put into the three cushion game is beyond are willing to give and take a little to get nrth over to the S-rantin Club of the N'ew run. B4. conception. Safety was a dead weight (deliber­ the matter settled. What pretends to be Y«rk State Leu-rue. * * The hold-out Poggcnbnrg 0 0 4 4 5 S 7 9 0 13 5 20 16 15 ate, I mean), which made tbe game irksome and White 3 1 0 74 21 4 9 19 5 6 20 0 2 22 12 20 1 11 0 dreary. It is now what Demosthenes would have THE WISEST OPINION Soy player. Finners Q'lin'an. has at 1 20. Total, 385. Average, 10 25-36. High run, it: "Action, action, action!" The finishes have last turned in his signed contract. * * 74. been fiercer than hair-raising: it's hair-lifting. ays ,. the chart7, e will . be 154 ~games, ' but , Presidentfresinenr Linntnijtnnin hasnils appoint'appointed1 '! the[fie formeriiirniT usually well informed source says not to be | K(,w Erglv,,, . T,Pa.,,e ..cretsrv. Arthur D. To be plain, John Daly, having 25 to go, and Tbe fourteenth game was between Edward W. Kieckbefer only 0. Daly forgot It was three too sure on that point. The announcement Cooper, as that Kansas City will have a Federal League Red Sox publicity agent. c-mlnpr. of Xew York, and Corwln Huston. of cushion and supposed it balk-line and before be franchise this season, which will be ccnfirmed Michigan. There must have been not less than knew what he wns jnaylng, made the huge run N?Monal League News 1200 spectator present, among whom was Maur­ of 12 before he "tumbled." and was so delighted in .fudge Baldwin's court Wednesday morn­ ice Paly, of Xcw York, nnd that gifted young to find himself still partly in the running that ing, will give Tebeau something to think NEW YORK. Mar"h 23. It is virtually amateur player, Percy Collins. of Indianapolis, he got up courage and actually won the game. about in his home territory. The probable settled that outflelder Boschor. of the Giants, who plaved in tbe tournament here two years "Hair-raising finish." Nothing to It. Tom Foley withdrawal of a Federal League club from is to go to St. Louis for pitcher Perritt. but ago. If that distinguished gentleman. Dr. Os­ and I found ourselves bald the next morning. Indianapolis, unless the purchase- price proves St. Louis has yet to meet Rescuer's terms. ier, bad been present on this occasion I am in­ But, "lie gorry, It was worth it." Conn, In tbe too steep, will leave things in the Indiana * * The Chiiiagn Clnh Ins sold, un^er op­ clined to tbe belief that he would have felt "Shaughraun." The excitement of the finishes capital pretty sweet for Owner McGill and tional nerement. infielder Walter Keatina tn rather chagrined at his species of jocular sole­ have been so great Charley Matbews has been Manager Jack Hendricks. Indianapolis is one the Rochester International League Club. * cism as to men taking chloroform at the age of advised to keep away to avoid danger of death of the best cities in the American Association * 0"tfielder Josh Devoro. late of the Phillics ] 40. I am not prepared to sfiy that Mr. Gardner from heart failure. He "lives" in Chicago: circuit, but it is not fitted by nature or in­ and Boston, has sizned to manage the Chil- is old enough to be tbe father of all tile experts "resides" In Milwaukee. Lean has deserved clination to support two clubs during the licothe Club, of the Ohio Stato Le.agne. * * In this tournament, and with tbe exception of better than lose all his games, and yet the Substitute infleldcr Eddie Holloway. of the Mr. Lord they are by no means young men. In others deserved to win, and thus H is. and wns. present depression. his first Inning Mr. Gardner made a run of 50. This applies particularly to Kieckbcfcr, who de­ Giants, is laid up, owing to an operation on which he- followed with 23. which run contained served to win all bis games; but it's mighty News Notes his groin. a most atrocious scratch, nnd a masse shot which unlucky to have the otlier fellow run 12 on you. Outftelder Oils firmer has at last re-signed went all around I he table and counted. Gard- Moore is so short that Louis Benslnger kindly With the Minneapolis Club. Federal League Facts ne"'s next run was 22. after which be left tbe provided a hassock for him to carry around the NEW YORK. March 21. Pitcher Herbert lialls In such n position that had Michael Phelan table to stand on when shooting: but Moore ha* The Minneapolis players reported to Manager returned to life be could not count, even with a reversible elbow and lifts It over the cushion Cantillon. at Hlckman. Ky.. on the 17th Inst. Juul. late of the Brooklyn team, has siened with the Toronto Club, of the International the aid of a fishing-line attachment to his cue. and fires away with a deliberation and accuracy Joe Cantillon has made an offer to Bill Solll- The score now was 97 to 11 for Hiuston. It was that certainly Is consoling to his backers. He is Tan, the White Sox catcher, recently given his League. * * At Browns Wells. Miss., on tbe sixth Iniilni.'. during most of which time Mr. the slowest and Kames the fastest in delivering unconditional release, to coach the Minneapolis March 22. William Upham. a spit-ball twirler Hustou received only bllllardlstlc physic from his the stroke, Kaines having tbe most graceful and of the Tip Tops, was bitten by a bulldog opponent. Like Sir Anthony Absolute to show natural stroke of all. It looks like De Oro, Huey. team. while he was News from Los Angeles, Cal.. Is to the effect walking to the ball grounds for how good-natured he could be Mr. Gardner's Kleckhefer. Daly. Moore and Kames as the prin­ tliat the Indianapolis players, now (raining there. practice. next run was 57, he came, wllhln n hair of mak­ cipal winners. What Jenne will do remains a are, already In condition ing another scratch, which set the house in a problem. Tbe crowds are increasing, aud the to start the regular roar of laughter. The score now was 181 to 27 prices, together with the enhanced charm of the sen SOD. CONDENSED DISPATCHES for Mr. Huston. Tbe latter now made a beauti­ game, will make, it a boomer to billiards. We've Pitcher "Lefty" Jame*. of the CleYeland ful run of 54 In the twelfth Inniujr, which was found a came "as Is a game." Spiders, was married at Cincinnati, O.. March 16, Special to "Sporting I.iff." received wltii tbe greatest applause. That run to Miss Dolly Long, of Wellston, O. They have was followed by runs of 64. 20. 39 and 14. Mr. known each other since childhood. Pitcher Oeorge Wlltse. late of the N'ew Tork LETTER LIST Olants. has been appointed manager of the Jer­ Gardner, In the meantime, kept his hand ID by Blllv Sullivan, the Teteran catcher, recently sey City Club, of the International League. making runs of 14. 10, 31. 14. 11, 27. 28. 14. We have letters for the following persons, released by the Chicago White So*, has signed 52 and 21. If this Is not billiard playing what Is which will be sent upon receipt of address or the contract offered him by the Minneapolis Club Clay Hennlnger, Jr.. a'ball player of con­ it? The score Is given : self-addressed envelope: Manager James and will be with Ihe team this season as coach siderable fame in Cbamhershurg. Pa., and that Gardner 50 23 0 2 0 22 57 0 4 0 14 1 0 10 Jackson, Hank Ramsey, Arlie Latham, Am­ part of the country, committed suicide on March 31 14 11 27 0 4 28 14 52 0 0 0 1 21. Total, 400. for pitchers. 17 by hanging himself In tbe attic of brose S. Ames (2), and Bob Rothermel. The Cleveland Spiders his home Average. 14 8-28. High run. 57. started upon their Spring on Nelson street. He was only 27 years old. Hitston 2 81000101 14 0 54 7 64 20 39 training trip on March 17. going direct to Worry over his Thoniasvllle. G«.. where they will remain until health prompted the act. 14 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0. Total, 216. Average. 8. March 29. The Ohio State League will start the 1B15 High run, 04. ___ when they will begin to work their season May 12. with six clubs. Frankfort. Ky.. way northward. a new club, was admitted to membership at a The fifteenth game was between Charles Hed­ Securing a second liaseman to replace MeLarry meeting held at Cbillicothe, O.. on March 22. don. of Dowaslac, Midi., and Robert M. Lord, Is worrying the management of the LoulsTllle The other towns of the circuit are Portsmouth. of Chicago. It was the third nlsht for ladles, flub. Burns, Bun-U, Buemiller and Ingerton Ironton. Cbillicothe, I.exington. Ky.. and Charles­ who took advantage of the occasion. I have no tare been glfen their liberty. Derrick, Stans- ton. W. Va. Tbe league's schedule will call for Idea how many were in the hall. The balconies bury, Platte and Osborne came hack. 120 games, the last one to be played September were lined up three or four thick. The edges of .limray Williams was offered his unconditional platforms were deemed a luxury to sit on. while release by Minneapolis, of the Association, and 6. ______the aisles were like every other part of tbe hall refused to accept It. James Is a wiser bird than In the same respect. Mr. Hcddon undoubtedly Fine Carom and Pocket ome of these players who have been yelling for COLLEGE GAMES covered himself with glory In consequence of bis prlTileges" and "freedom," it seems. remarkable playing. His masse shots and deli Billiard Tables Little change will be made in the twice pen- MARCH 10 cacy of nursing seemed almost incredible. He OVPF 2,000,000 Noisr- Subdurrs Sohl. panted team from Milwaukee, although there At Charl«ttesTille Virginia 4. Washlng'n A. L. 7. had absolute control of himself, and played wltli Subdu*rs for sale at all Bninswlok-Balke-Collett- mav be a slight shift In the nntflrld. caused by n confidence and determination such as are not iler Warp Rooms. the vacancy of Felch. Slapnlcka. Horlik. Yoang. MARCH 22 often witnessed In public contests. Mr. Lord bakelford, Dvuguerty and Vllller are premised At Columbia S. Carolina 0, Lafayette 1. had but very little opportunity to play, as bis JOHN CREAHAN, GreetTi Hotel, Ptiilada., P*. SPORTING LIFE MARCH 27, 1915

THOMAS S. DANDO, EDITOR THOMAS D. WCHTER. ASSISTANT EDITOR

B. II. T. B. H. T. San Jose,, each broke 93 aud with 7 handi­ W. Hammoml SO 5 91 M. Howland... 84 4 88 cap tied at 100. Four shoot-offs followed. In K. Bartlett SO 10 90 r. Zlmmorrlng. 44 16 60 the first three each broke 23. In the fourth M. G. GUI. .. 7.1 10 85|M. P. Howland R4 4 88 John P. Sotisu it! S Vincent Oliver. SO 4 84 Flickenger won the cup with 23 lo 22. Brad­ Honor to Fred Gilbert o. R. Dtc-kev M2 8 110 I). Church 72 4 76 ley, the Connecticut shot, was high on the .1. E. Killlan. SO 4 II. White .14 10 70 200 wilh 193. Scores: F. K. Butler. 75 S R3|\V. C. Pop"... 70 K. F. Slear. 88 2 90 I1. Muttson.. .. 77 4 81 Sh. Bk. Sh. Bk. D. F. Mallory 7S 4 !I2|F. Fulton v 79 .'! 82 Bradley ..... 200 193 H. Stelllng ... 200 1US THOUSANDS OF SPORTSMEN ALL OVER THE .T. Stevens .. UT> 12 07[J. S. Grant ... .. 32 .. Prior ...... 200 180 G. H. Anderson 200 IBS L. S. (lennali 7.1 1 "lil.L W. Hessian. 70 12 82 Downs ...... 200 185 F. Burham ... 200 102 M. Milohell.. SO 12 92 C. T. Martin.. 7(1 5 81 Ford ...... 200 183! II. H. Clark .. 150 115 COUNTRY COMMEMORATE TWENTIETH I.. Towner .. 80 S 94 N. K. Smith.. 47 20 67 Barstow .... 200 1S.'!,C. Arquez 150 110 Win. Francis. 74 10 R4 W. G. Wood.. 77 5 82 Flickenger .. 200 183 Brewiogton ... 100 80 A.. . Joslyn 71 5 70 A. F. Lewis . 200 1S2 If. S. Anderson 50 30 ANNIVERSARY OF VETERAN SHOT C. C'oburn ... 81 4 8.1 W.... 60 25 J. Ehbots ... Rl 8 S9 H. S. Craw ford 77 S 85 C. H. Nash . 200 180 Sullivan F. Gilbert... 01 1 04 W. It. Reed.. 80 1.1 101 Ada Schilling 200 177:'Carl Schilling 200 174 W. Edmanson 82 B (iVn. Llndsay.... 87 10 103 Dr. Heldleburg 200 172;'C. A. Haight. 200 135 >J. S. F:muing S:l 4 R7III. C. Jordan.. 78 S 86 J. D. Rlle.v .. 200 170]«W. Robertson. 175 134 Five Hundred Gun Clubs Set Aside Special Day For K. G. Ford... 84 S i>2 M. II. .Moore. 57 S 65 Professional Dr. Winslow. 51 12 (!3|<-L. D. Willl*. 81 3 84 of Spirit Lake" J. F. Letts .. .17 12 «9|J. P.. McIIugh. 84 4 SS CONNECTICUT Paying Tribute to "Wizard P. S. Gage .. 02 12 74 H. S. Coslett.. 78 6 84 H. H. Evans. .IS 10 74'J. E. Miller... .17 24 81 at New Haven Contests Produce Some Fine Scoring Results Dr. Krautz... 06 12 7S'E. E. (Ill Pont. 84 4 88 Double Shoot-off J. T. Robinson 77 8 8.1 C. A. Oaylor.. 84 6 ftO New Haven, Conn., March 20. Sixteen F. P. Ewlng. ,10 R .IS'FL J. Thomas. 73 0 TO faced the New Haven Gun Club traps on Gathered From All Sections of Land. H. B. Took. . RO R SRJII." "Parttngton. 6.1 2.1 90 handicaps, six Fred Plum ... 82 3 8.1 F. Mathewson. 05 S 73 March 17, and with added H. C. Whltnev (1.1 16 Rl H. T. Reed... 76 8 84 brok.e perfect scores. On the second shoot- won with 21 out of 25. REAT MEN of the past have been honored by a salute of a hundred guns, hut E. T. Poplar. 74 10 R4 G. F. Lord 60 16 82' off, W. F. Alcorn F. Patzowsky. 08 12 ROIC. F. Beck .. 16 .. A. L. Chamberlain was high, actual scorer. the great body of sportsmen of this country comprised in the trap shooting E. T. Wolf.. 51 13 64! W. Smith. Jr. 72 10 RS Scores: fraternity, have just tired a salute in honor of one of their best-beloved shoot­ F. Rosebnry.. 70 10 SOIL. L. Mnhouey 5.1 24 79 Sh. Bk. Sh. Bk. ing friends, Fred Gilbert, of Spirit Lake, la., that makes demonstrations of a Williams" ..74 4 78!W. G. Rnnrlen 50 10 71 Dr. A. W. Marsh 100 78 I. B. Robertson. 100 90 mere hundred guns seem small. From coast to coast, 500 of the leading gun F. Slilelmtham 7R 6 84{Eugene du Pont 79 4 83 G. Ortselfer ... 100 71 W. H. Goodrich.. 100 70 _ «lubs of the country du.'ing the past week have fired a million and a half rounds H. H. Sloan.. 90 3 93 Wm. Swrt.vno.. 70 .1 81 Oeo. Hill 100 55 A. Chamberlain.. 100 93 of ammunition, with at least 25.000 shooters standing at the traps. Such a testi­ "Jacobs" .... 80 4 S4lll. P. Carton. . 84 4 S8 . Hepburn ... 100 88 W. W. Rice 100 91 monial of popularity has never been vouchsafed a trap shooter before. Fred Gilbert, its P. W. Einn. 72 10 S'j;w. S. Slmpson 47 20 67 G. D. Jenne ... 100 Sol'P. B. Keenan.. 100 78 recipient, 13 now 20 years a professional shot in the employ of the Du Pont Powder W. II. Clegs 09 77I.T. Raumnn... . 76 1(1 92 F. O. P. Barnes 100 70 'Arcy 100 84 Company, haying entered that organization in 1895, just after he had leaped fro-n obscurity C. Leedom .. R7 02.1. H. Siiuiers. 72 10 88 W. F. Alcorn W. A. Brown 100 68 to the live-bird championship of America in the celebrated tournament at Baltimore, Md., A. Richardson !)f> 97! M. Chase 86 16 92 F. W. Smith ... 100 82 B. W. Clarldge. 100 77 99 72 9 Rl KEEN'AN. where he outshot the finest marksmen in America. Since that time Gilbert has shot in C. Newc'omb.. 97 9." A. J. H|\ndo. . Professional. P. B. every city, town aud hamlet of the country: has met virtually every man swearing allegiance \V. M. Foord. 93 II. E. ICiliEhil. 68 8 7(1 to the great sport of trap shooting; has set some inarvelous records himself, but, best of L. Lawrence. Sfi 881 W. C. Corey.. 77 8 85 Bedlent's High Score Wins Cup C. Osborn ... 72 70I.I. J. Magahern . . 8 . . 20. D. F. Bedi- nil, has impressed his remarkable personality so indelibly upon the affections of sportsmen of H. Wilson ... .14 10 70!P. C. Marshall 83 12 9.1 Ridgefield, Conn., March this country that he stands without rival in their esteem. So the remarkable tribute which M. Ilawkins. 84 1 S.1I.T. P. Gray ... 00 10 70 ent, with a score of 97 out of 100, won the lias just been given was arranged by the company with which he is connected, wonderfully F. Pennlngton .13 20 73! E. R. Oalvln...... Fred Gilbert shoot at Ridgefield Gun Club, on planned, timed, and carried out. Every one of the 500 gun clubs set aside a special day J. C. Cresswell 82 10 92 Dr. H. Betts.. 85 8 83 March 18. Scores: between March 18 and 20, for its Gilbert shoot and fired a program of 100 targets with »J. F. Pratt.. 01 S 09 'Professional. Bl H. T. B. H. T. sliding handicaps «o arranged as to equalize matters, while the Du Pont Company offered D. F. Bedlent. 85 12 07 C. Cornen. Jr., 77 8 85 us prize in each a handsome Fred Gilbert Twentieth Anniversary Trophy, which it is safe G. G. Knapp. 70 1.1 94 Geo. Bloomer.. 65 18 81 t'i assume every winner will highly prize. "Sporting Life" has gathered together the score* CALIFORNIA J. H. Finch 8 93 Elmer lloutou.. 2 8 80 of these Gilbert shoots from all quarters. Sjme were presented last week. Another group L. R. Crlssey. 75 12 87 I/. Abbott ...... 14 25 79 is presented herewith, while the late comers will appear in the next issue. This is the Landry Takes Exposition Gilbert Cup J. Ralfetanzer 78 8 SO Dr. Van Sauti.. 00 12 72 best example of icore gathering in the history of the sportsmen's publication and the sport San Francisco, OaL, March UO. A'fter two W. E. ROCKWELL. itself: at 16, shoot-offs, W. A. Landry, handicapped Slmsbury's Entire Membership Out O won the Fred Gilbert cup at Exposition Citv GILBERT AT DU PONT SHOOT bute to Gilbert. Former Congressman C. B. Gun Club, on Sunday. He broke 96 and Simsbury, Conn., March 18. The Fred then 24 and 22 in the shoot-offs. Scores: Gilbert shoot of the Simsbury Gun Cl»b drew Landis, of Indiana, was the toastmaster. out the entire membership. Samuel Morrison, Famout Professional Guest at Celebration Pierre S. du Pont, president of the big pow­ Bk. Up. Bk. Hp. der company, responded to the toast, ' 'The W. A. Landry. lOJE. L. Hong ... 87 Continued on nineteenth page in His Honor. C. A. Brldgford. 12I.T. W. Dorsey. 87 du Pont Powder Company and Fred Gilbert." P. Swenson .... 22 J. H. Jones 87 Wilmington, Del., March 19. Probably the He paid a high compliment to the sportsman­ H. C. Reed.... C. Doe. Jr. 87 ffiost impressive celebration of the Fred Gil­ ship of the guest of honor. Mayor Harrison H. Dutton ..... 10 C. D. McUettlgn 82 bert Twentieth Anniversary was that of the W. Howell took occasion to praise the work E. Hoelle ..... 0 P. Putzar A Flood of Scores Du Pont Trap Shooting Club, on St. Pat­ which Gilbert has done in the trap shooting B. Forestler.... L. Straessler. rick's Day, for the man in whose honor the line, though the Mayor is not a trap shooter. H. Brlckell .... Jones ...... 49 country-wide celebration was brought about C. E. N'arey, president of the Bank of Spirit English ...... 42 Capt. Du Bray.. 30 WIN'G to the tremendous re­ was a guest of the club and a contestant. Lake. Li., and a life-long friend of Gilbert's, Doak ...... i«i E. HOELLE.' turn of scores of the Fred Itore than a hundred shooters from all quar­ spoke of the work of his friend and told a Gilbert shoots the late-com­ Flickenger Tops San Jose Shots ers will have to be held over ters competed in the 100-target program of number of incidents in his career. John to the next issue of "Sport­ the afternoon, while twice this number sat Philip Sousa, the bandmaster, spoke on San Jose, CaJ*. March 19. Reniark^)le ing Life," when the re­ down to a dinner in the evening in honor of "Some Observations,'' and they proved to shooting featured the San Jose Blue rlock mainder will be published. Gilbert. Happily enough, Gilbert celebrated be interesting observations. Klmer E. Shaner, Club's Fred Gilbert shoot Sunday. A. G. bis own anniversary by leading all the pro- the treasurer and manager of the Interstate i Flickenger, of Vallejo, and C. H. Nash, of

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frssionals with a fine score of 93 out of 100. He shot the opening events under hard con­ ditions and when the wind moderated he showed his old-time form. He only dropped two in his last 60, and had a run of the last "9 straight. The high scorer for the day Association, told of the work of Gilbert in on actual targets was Charles H. Newcomb, of shoots under the direction of that body and Philadelphia, who set the excellent score of also of the work of Gilbert in general. Gil­ 97 out of 100. A. B. Richardson, of Dover, bert was compelled to respond, but the vet­ Del., was second with 95. M. Chase was the eran alluded but little to himself except to winner of the Gilbert cup after a three-cor­ nered tie which was decided by spinning the state his appreciation of the kind words wheel. In the evening the many prominent which had been said about him and tha com- *f«mm«a and buiinm men paid th«i» tri- pluaenti paid him. 8c«rei: MARCH 27, 1915 SPORTING LIFE 19 Honor to Fred Gilbert

Continued from eighteenth page o,(J. Robbins 8GJB. J. Stlrgls 81 C. Miller ...... 851 W. Schwartz ...... 79 with 13 handicap, won the cup with G. Brown ...... S4|B. Downing ...... 78 Scores: V. Montgomery S4'W."- "Wearer REMINGTON H. T.l H. T. G. Rupert .... 84|E. Hollblrd ...... E. Sctmltz ...... 8 89 E. S. Weed .... 24 93 E. Ponn ...... 84'D. Hildreth ...... UMC J. K. Brandon 14 92 .1. H. Humphrey. 24 89 1). Humlln .... 83|N. Brownback ...... «'. E. Curtlss .!. 9 $6 Marc-el Genlot .. 22 94 H. Cadwalluder 83 G. Bach ...... Robt. Barry ... Cha*. GwddarJ .. 32 72 R. J. MOORE. ('. A. BoermaD B. Griffin 32 D5 Sam'1 Morrlsoa 13 9C| J. K. BBANDON. Carson Takes Cup at Danville Hartford Winner Gets Perfect Score Danville. Ills., March 20. The Fred Gil­ bert shoot opened Danville Rod and Gun Hartford. Conn., March 22. Nineteen com­ Club's season on Sunday, 1.1 competing, and a peted at Hartford Gun Club March 20, for big crowd watching. Carson, with 20 handi­ the Fred Gilbert cup. G. .T. Dowen. with 27 cap, won the cup with 89. Scores: handicap and 73 scored, won with 100 gross. Scores: H. T.! H. T. B. H. T. Carson ...... 20 89|Tlllltson ...... 10 7T H. B. T. Kinningham ... 20 87|McMlllail ...... IS 75 Cook, if. P. IT 8C Newsome Hendrlch ..... Ill 8fl|I. Cadwallader. 20 74 dark, R... 10 92 Sedgwick .. 90 17 Hubbell 26 »2 Feather 6 07 73 Rcynols ...... SOI Robbins ...... 20 70 Dowen .. 27 73 100 Owen, Dr... 44 49 93 Malone ...... 17 84 Murlay ...... 20 7S »4 Stewart ...... 10 82 Snap)) ...... 20 "Inside * Bodwell 23 »2 Kvans ...... Hi Basic ...... 20 Morse .. 14 Relnbardt .. 21 8:1 100 SI I Dr. Johnson .... 20 Meloney 20 94 Kail ...... 19 95 Wolford ...... 18 SI | H. T. TENGEN. Coonics . 29 96 MeFetrldge . 8 90 Watklns 13 95 Beers ...... 22 80 McLachlan Wins at Riverside Etston . 17 83 Sterens 18 72 CO Riverside, Ills., March 20. A. F. Mc.La.rh- Shot Shell Facts Laid Bare" M. P. COOK. lan won the Riverside Gun Club's Fred Gil­ bert trophy with a score of 90 jut of 100. CANADA shooting from 19 yards. P. Kuhlman, 20 A booklet telling some reasons why Speed Shell yards, was second with 88. J. A. Schultz was Eran Heads Halifax Field third with 87. A. Moore won the spiral event Shooters the world over make better scores, Xo. 1, 2~> targets, 16 yards, with u score of Halifax. X. S., March 20. Twenty-four 24. B. . L. Kammerer won the spiral event participated in the Kred Gilbert shoot of No. 2, 25 targets, 16 yards, with a straight. afield and at traps. Send for one a postal Dartmouth Rod and Gun Club, Saturday, de­ Scores: spite bad weather. J. T. Egau won with 91. II. T. Y. T. card will do. Scores : A. F. McLachlan. 19 90 F. Kuhlman IS 77 H. T. H. Kuhlman 20 SS W. P. Xortbcott.. 21 7 day, but very stiff, cold J. Perschnick ...... !,'0|A. P. llnnsun ...... S2 H. I'. Anderson »4 zoill. .1. Van Dyke. 91 2r> 85. A beautiful in the tlub. Scores: Tom Perst-lmlck .... ss'Kred Kepplln^er .... 91 C. C'arey ...... !>4 79 R. Porter ...... 9(1 4.1 wind. Scores: B. H. B. H. T. P. PcrschnK-k ...... S3 Kred Sveinann ...... Sn W. N'ehls ...... 94 4olA. Hoskinson .. 9O 09 Hp. Sh. Bk.l Hp. Sli. Bk, Bimmonds . 75 17 92 j Maddoi .. 85 81 F. Persclmick ...... 73lHans St-emann ...... Sit C. .P. Gallttgher 94 2«'J. Boyle ...... S9 39 Douglasa 20 100 52 Cudney . 17 10(1 Jones .... C2 12 McCrackln. S3 7 90 J. H. I'onimr ...... 721 M. Jcpson ...... S(i T. Torgerson ... 93 44 A. .1. Wlllnmnn. S8 31 Boyer ...... 20 100 $2:Campneld 17 100 80 Sebastian 87 11 98 Kavey OB W 100 W. Perschulck ..... 871 I-'RKD KEPPL1NGER. A. B. C'aladek.. 02 6|H. A. .Tens .. 85 21 Probert .... 20 1OI) (IS Dlllt- 17 7.1 Loch .... 00 40 100 Pratber .. 07 33 100 B. W. VAN DYKE. Wlnebrenner 20 100 Korney . 1« 100 Kimball . 91 6 91 Porter .... 88 7 9.1 Beeiw ..... 20 1IHJ Richart 18 100 Miller ... 88 3 91 Ingersoll . 70 30 100 Bart WiUiams Wins at Alta Sita Dllley ..... 19 1W> S2.Shro.ver 1« 100 Schultz . 70 MeDougall 71 13 84 East .St. Louis. Ills.. March 20. A large INDIANA 19 UK) l»!Kllng .. 16 100 frlckett . 85 9 B4 Kennett .... 79 19 98 gathering of shooters visited the new grounds *liongr»,C.A.' IS 100 Uilwortu 17 ion ___ R. E. THOMAS. of the Aha Sita Gun Club, at East St. Louis. Apperson Captures Gilbert Trophy Ray ...... IS 1OO fij Teel 111 7.1 Ills., yesterday afternoon, under very adverse Indianupoli.s, Ind., March 19. Kdjjur Ap­ Bounr-1 .... IS 100 Aukenbruck 111 100 Walker Lands Cup at Wallace weather conditions. The feature event of the person. of Koknmo, captured the Fred Gil­ Rassner .... 17 100 . 8.1 1C, 100 Wallace, Ida .. March 20. R. M. Walker day was the Fred Gilbert trophy contest of Blue Vern... 17 100 StiEmerlck .. . ](!. 1OII bert cup at Indianapolis Gun Club Saturday Loy ...... 17 100 (HII J. S. CAMPFIELD. won the Fred Gilbert cup at Wallace Gun 10O targets. Bart Williams led the amateurs with 146 out of 150. D. C. Rogers broke in this event with 913x100 from scratch, and Club Sunday, He broke 86 and with bandi- J4;i. Scores: Johnson Takes Cup at Madison cap scored 106. Scores: tied with Parsley, who had 11 handicap of 12 Sh. Bk.l Sh. Bk. T. targets. In the shoot-off Williams won with E. Apperson ... l.%01,10 140140[P. P. Smith .... 1.10 120 Madison, Ind., March 19. The. trap shoot­ Gibbs ...... 68 Venable a score of 22x2">, to his opponent's 15 score. Young ...... 100 14fi;14fi Trlppt'rlpp ...... 1.10134 ing tournament at the Madison Country Club, Scott ...... SS C. M. Johusqp Killam was high professional with 9fixlOO; Rogers ...... l.TO 143, Ray ...... 1.10129 in competition for the Fred Gilbert silver 63 Armstrong .... Spencer next, with 94; F.hert, 93, and Gra­ Rcniy ..:.... . 1.10ISO i4.'!]C.14.'!]C. Stutz ... . 1.10 12ii Underwood ..... 1.10 142|Hlnns .. loving cup, was won by Richard Johnson, Baiter ...... 85 Gllraore ...... ham tied with Winans, 88x100. Scores: Cnpi- ...... 1.10 142|Blnns ...... 1.1012.1 with a score of 80 out of a possible 100. 75 Hagen ...... Hlrkmun .... . IrtO 142 Sutton ...... 1.10 125 White ...... T.! Knstman ... . .10 141 Apiieil ...... ISO !*« Scores: Turner ...... 68 Spencer ...... Williams , White ...... T. Day ...... Lelb nison ...... "0 HOCenrge ...... 1.10 12.1 B. H. T. B. Parsley ... Burns Klvltta ...... SO 140|Jenklns .... . 1W 122 R. Johnson. SO 17 D. Johnson. 69 92 Walker ...... Boomer Killam ., 96 Mollman Callis ...... 75 20 71 91 Werkheiser ... 72 St. Jean ...... Parley ...... VI I:(H Verharg ... . 1.10122 Lyon ...... 84 M. L. WBRKHEISER. Huff . ... Graham Rice ...... 10 ISSjMrs. Remy . . l.V> 11.1 Herbst .... 89 24 83 no riohr ...... McGeehan 94i«Winans Chamberlain . .10 138 Kllen ...... 10.1 73 Knoebel ... 41 51 |Freem«n ...... 100 78 J. L. Mueomber 100 Gus Amend 100 78 Portman . 100 77 Roberts .. SO 43 G. E. Crosby ..... 941.\. Ohlendorir ...... SS 0 SM»elr ...... 100 S!) Statesman ...... HlO 78 J. H. Hogan .. 100 C. B. PARKER. Blsser ... 100 77 Anlcker ...... 5034 Erwin Scbobert .... 94l.Iolin Scbneidcr .... 88 I Rasaner ...... 100 snlBotzner .....:.. 100(18 E. Keller 100 75,Conklln ...... 25 10 P. S. Galloway ... 94lw. II. Bassett .... 88 I Beck ...... 100 SSiJonos ...... 100 0(5 Tie in Sheldon's Gilbert Shoot L. J. ROBINSON. S. E. McGeehan .. SSlCyril Pfelffer ...... 84 Ray ...... 100 S7 (Mder ...... 10I> OC, Sheldon, la.. March 19. The Sheldon Gun Ben Amman ...... 9.1' Walter Wolf ...... 83 Bhins ...... 100 S7 ! Keys ...... 7.143 Club held its Kred Gilbert twentieth anni­ Twenty-two at Decatnr Traps p. M. Porter ...... 93;Chas. Buckles ...... 81 Youns ...... Ill" stt Pr. Walnsco t ... 7.1 33 versary trophy shoot Sunday, March 14, 12 E. J. Line ...... 90! .... 7.13.1 Deeatnr, Ills., March 19. Twenty-two com­ Professional, v P. S. GALLOWAY. Dr. Smith ...... 100 Sfi Klnsley ... members participating. The weather condi­ peted at the Business Men's Gun Club for the Elton Shively .. 100 8C|«riBgs ...... 25 19 tions were far from ideal. Five members tied Fred Gilbert cup. which was won by R. .1. Cook ...... 100 S4!Rallick ...... 251.1 Metropolitan Event Dr. Kllng ...... 100 S4 Zauxt ...... 2.1 12 for first,, which will necessitate the shooting lloore with 89. Sliding handicaps were used, Van Dyke Takes off of the tie at n later date. Scores: all starting at 16 yards, and some getting Chicago, Ills., March 18. The Metropoli­ Crites ...... 100 Si! CEO. W. WAGNER. tan Gun Club's Fred Gilbert shoot on Sunday, § B. H. T.I B. n. T. tack to 25. Scores: Warsaw's Trophy Goes to Rassner Iverson ... ~. S3 17 lOOl.Tenkenson ... 68 26 »4 Bk.k Bk. furnished a winner in B. W. Van Dyke, who P. Christany. 63 37 100|j. A. DeWitt 59 35 94 R. J. Moor...... 89 R. Wilson ...... 83 with 14 handicap, made the high total of Warsaw, Ind., March 20. D. H. Rassner. 6. »«ring ...... 8»[F. Bup«t ...... 82 95. Scores; of Peru, won the Warsaw Gun Club's Fred Continued on twentieth page 20 SPORTING LIFE MARCH 27, 191* Honor to Fred Gilbert PARKER O Continued from nineteenth page organized Bedford Gun Club drew 27 shoot­ F. Cbristany. US 32 lOOIO'Kane ...... 42 4.1 ers to its Fred Gilbert Trophy shoot yester­ R. Cbrlstany. 7S 22 100 Frlsbee ...... 58 28 day. Charles Winder won the cup with a DOUBLE GUN Nerbovlg 8S 12 100 Maloou 79 6 perfect score of 100. Scores: Capl* ... 91 9U B. L. DeWitt 45 34 7 B. H. T.! B. H. T. GF.ORGE E. CAPLE. C. Winder ... 89 12 100 S. Morris . . 75 12 87 L. A. Conder . 92 6 OSlBlakimore . ,.78 8 86 Nestlerode's Handicap Decided L. Slanson ..8017 971 Thompson . . 72 15 86 Holds World's Record Sioux City. la., March 19. Despite snow C. Smith ....7817 9f>!s. P. Webb . 69 1.1 84 P. L. Wetmore 89 6 F. Robblnn . 72 12 84 «nd cold weather, Soo Gun Club men turned Oeo. Klnnery. 90 4 E. Hamilton . 80 10 90 out in numbers for the Fred Gilbert shoot G. Evans 79 1.1 Joe Osburn . . 70 4 80 For Consecutive High Average Sunday. B. W. Xestlerode won the Gilbert A. Brice, Jr. . 81 12 SKI O'Dongherty . 64 15 79 Fred Gilbert cup when he broke 81, and wi(h a handicap Karl Moore . 81 12 93 Lewis ...... 59 20 79 of 16, ran his total up to 97. Tony Prusha, Blessman .. . 88 4 92 Hasty ...... 58 17 75 with a handicap of 10. made a score of 96 K. Slanson . . 7220 92 A. D. Smith . 49 25 74 Gilbert's Official Records lor second honors. Scores: E. .Mitchell Ed Ankcny . . 59 12 71 Year Sbot at Broke Per Cent. Year Shot at Broke Per Cent. B. H. T. B. H. T. Reynolds .. , 8010 90 Matbews T4 15 T. Straight . 72 15 F. L. WETMORB. isar, Averages not compiled. 1903 17.845 17,0fi5 93. GO* Rae ...... i SO Harper ...... 73 10 83 1890 Averagea uot compiled. 190G Illness prevented shooting. Bills ...... '8 C. Whltaker .. 73 12 85 3887 3.290 S.Ofiti 92.90 1907 9,190 8,817 95.80* Osborne ...... I'rusha ...... SO 10 96 KANSAS 1893 3,000 2.742 89.00 1»OS 10,945 10.402 9S.OS Austin ...... 5 76 H. C. Taylor ..89 0 88 1899 2.S7..1 2,700 93.90 1909 12,630 12,079 95.03 Hamer ...... Sclmeckletb ..81 0 87 Perfect Score at Lawrence 1900 3,790 3,58,1 94.00 1910 2,000 1.890 94.80 McKlnzle .... i S!) I'eterson ...... 60 8 68 IftOl 4.285 4,015 93.70* 1911 2.100 1,995 9.1.00 Sterling ...... 09 20 sn.IIawman ...... 04 14 78 Lawrence, Kan., March 20. The Lawrence, 1902 7.800 7.400 94.90* 1912 4.IJOO 4,413 95.93 Donagbue .... i 84 Veldt ...... 63 12 75 Kan., Gun Club held its Fred Gilbert Trophy 1903 9.20.1 8.0.15 !)4.20« 1013 S.940 5,01.1 94,.',3 Nestlerode ... SI 1C, 97 I.essenlch ..... 59 IS 77 shoot on March 16. Delbert Morrison won 1904 17,015 10,179 05.08* 1914 8,800 8,517 92.35 Smith ...... HI 10 ni C.. Taylor 3 the Gilbert Cup with a score of 79x100 with High average for year. Won piv ronsecuhve times, a feat never before or since Hartlgan ..... 81 2 8S Hosan ...... 74 8 82 an added handicap of 25, thus making a per­ accomp Ished by any m*i C. J. Hamilton 37 18 55 F. Whltcher .. 74 16 90 fect score. The long run was made by Karl J. McKlnney . 09 8 77 F. Green ..... 74 20 94 Howard 68 20 SS Wilson 79 0 S.' Schnlz, a boy of 15 years, with 46 to his Kllne ...... 81 20 SI Duucan 75 4 77 credit, while Geo. Butler made high score Mr. Gilbert has used a PARKER GUN over 20 years Olsen ...... 88 0 83 Naugle ...... 68 22 80 with 87x100. Sicores: Hunter ...... 76 10 86 W. P. DDNCAN. H. T.I R. D. Morrison .. 23 100 Shamus O'Brlen 8 PARKER BROS. Meriden, Conn. Soeffing's Bally Wins Gilbert Cup Chas. Schulz .. Henry Perklos. 17 Karl Schnlz .. 99 Dan Dahlene... 4 Wallingford. la., March 18. Bad weather Oeo. Butler ... 98 H. Weyermuller 15 did not dampen the ardor of the Wallingford Dick Stone ... 98 Oeo. Husted ... 2.1 Gun fflub shots when the Fred Gilbert shoot J. Clevenger... 90 H. Kllngmao... Good Scoring Under Hard Conditions W. L. Sutcliffe, the noted English live-bird was held Sunday. Oscar Soeffing, after a Dr. H. T. Jonei Oeo. Mackle.... Louisville, Ky., March 22. Despite snow, shooter, was the winner of the cup. He broke poor start, won with 90 out of 100. He lost Harry Eplev .. Lance Hill 23 71 rain, hail and wind, the Prod Gilbert shoot 76, and with 24 added handicap, made a per­ eight in the first event. Scores: Chas. Purel .. GEO. W. BUTLER. drew 15 to the Louisville Gun Club on March fect score. W. J. McDonald gave him a hard handicap, Hp. Sh. Bk.l Hp. Sh.Bk. 20. J. Q. Ward, of Frankfort, won the cup rub, breaking 84, with 15 added Oscar Soeffing 4 100 90 J. Cunnlngbam 4 100 84 C. N. Wray Lands Topeka Honor made 99. McDonald also was high scratch, A. C. Soefflng 1 100 89 Joe Harrlng.. 4 100 80 with 99. Scores: amateur. George Chapin, the Winchester pro­ Topeka, Kan., March 19. C. N. Wray H. B. T. H. C. Andersou o ion 84 B. Peterson .. 4 100 !.- I won the Fred Gilbert Trophy at Topeka Gun fessional, was high gun with 83. Scores: J. Morrlce.. 1 100 84 Nels Peterson. 1 100 .T. Q. Ward 20 E. B. Clark. 20 Y4 | Club, on Tuesday, with 87 out of 100. Ful- LeCoinpte ... 0 B. H. T.I H. T. Otto Larson. 1 100 84!A. Walden .. 1 100 W. H. Hall, fi SutcllrTe .. 76 Ous Krels .. 2 100 82 N.. O.. Osher.... 4 100 lerton was second with 86. Scores: W. -Mourning IB 79 95 II. Hobertson (I 24 100 Russell .... 8 88 J. Masslc .. 32 .19 92!N. Clark ... 20 McDonald . S4 15 99 I.lttletleld.. 11 S5 CHRIS ANDERSON. Events ...... 1 2 3 Hogliton . 7.1 21 9(ilrhapln ... Wray ...... 20 22 24 21 W. Morton.. 0 92|O. Lawrence. 2S 0 ST> Ruter 10 Rogers 711 15 94[Roberts .. 8 SO Aaen's Remarkable Score Wins Fullerton ...... 21 21 22 22 J. C. Bond.. 8 !)2jA. M. Archibald . Horning ...... 20 21 21 20 Z. C. Offutt. 6 90!J.WlUlamson IB 83 8 9l|Bradbury.. 11 Lake View, la., March 19. The Denison Springer ...... 18 21 24 21 H.Goedecker 32 Z. C. OFFUTT. M. ARCHIBALD. Beach Gun Club's Fred Gilbert slioot, on St. impson ...... '... 19 23 21 20 Patrick's Day, was featured by the remark­ Scott 17 20 21 21 Handicap Gives Hunt Paleface Cup able shooting of George Auen, who broke 90 Stewart 17 22 21 21 MARYLAND Wellington, Mass., March 18. George from 23 yards, and won the Gilbert cup. Hoover . 10 12 13 19 , Hunt captured the Paleface Gun Club's Fred Scores: Biscoe . 9 14 19 22 Havre de Grace Honors Gilbert Gilbert Cup yesterday at Paleface Club. He B. T.! B. r. T. FULLERTON. Havre de Grace, M,d., March 19. The broke 85 and his 1C handicap gave him a Geo. Auen ...... 90 23 L. Marten ...... 65 20 Havre de Grace Gun Club held a handicap perfect score. Score: Kilert Auen .... 75 2.ll.T. Tebben ...... 70 16 A. Minks Leads Merchants Field 16, in honor Harry Auen .... l!fi 23I.L T. Slgmon .... 03 20 shoot at the local traps on March B. H. T.l B. T. Grant Clark .... 74 23|C. Hoeg ...... 52 10 Stafford, Kan., March 19. At the Fred of Fred Gilbert. Williams and Towner were Hunt ... 85 10 100| Proctor 8,1 8« E. Mason ...... 78 2.T.T. C. Irwln ...... 58 IB Gilbert trophy shoot, held by the Merchants tied for first place, having broken 95 each, Whitney 84 12 Dr. Newton 84 84 A. Mason ...... 77 23IT,oil Wllcox ..... 47 18 'Gun Club, on March 13, Arthur Minks was but in the shoot-off Williams won the trophy. Burns .. 32 0 Hanford 83 91 D. Htilsenga .... 0» 201P. Hartman ...... 08 23 Osborn »2 0 Wall ...... 81 81 A. Provost ...... 74 20| Q. AUEN, SnowEdmund' ...... 92 0 Clarke .... 81 73 20 Rich ...... 81 Youth Best at Clinton Traps Cook 83 8 S3 Stnll ...... 77 77 Fred Gilbert's Remarkable Career Day .... 85 S Marston 50 70 Clinton, la., March 19. Dark, cold Blinn ... 84 8 Henry 00 68 weather came with the Fred Gilbert shoot at Frank .. 86 0 86 W. P. CLARKB. Clinton Gun Club on Sunday. H. Bates, Jr.. IKE the remarkable batting performances of Anson, Lajoie and Wagner, the a 15-year-old lad, with a 20-gauge Winchester average set by Fred Gilbert, the Spirit Lake, la., professional, who has pump gun, won the cup with 98. Scores: been honored the country over by shooters in the past two weeks, has no MICHIGAN Sh. Bk.| SI). Bk. parallel in trap shooting. In his career in registered shooting Gilbert has H. Bates, Jr. . 100 OS P. J. Four . . 100 80 tired at 120,375 targets, broken 114,137, and earned the remarkable aver­ Eleven Honor Gilbert at Mohawk J. Hall ...... 100 S8|B. Peters .. . 100 80 age of .9482 over this long period. Only once in his 20 years did Gilbert Mohawk, Mich., March 18. Eleven made B. Reter ...... 100 S8|sr. Detlegen . 100 84 fall below 90 per cent., that being in 1898. His highest average was .9593, up the Mohawk Gun Club field on March 14, Chas. Metzger 100 S8 B. Bergie . 100 S4 made in 1912, which shows he is improving with age. For six consecutive years, from for the Fred Gilbert cup. Winter Evans, of B. Bates. Sr.. 100 88 J. Tinner 100 82 1901, lie made the high average of the year. The greatest number of targets he has Calumet, won the cup with 97, H. S. White H. L. rfvVESTHOUSE. shot in one season was 17,845, in 1905, and he made the remarkable average of .9560 being second, with 96. Scores: that number. Tarman Wins With Good Score H. T. H. T. Joe Williams Sam Bryant 14 S« Nevada, la.. March 19. Fourteen attended J Fred Messner 18 891 H. S. Winter ... 18 9fl the Nevada Gun. Club's Fred Gilbert shoot .Tttnies Kills . 14 87' Thos. Berryman. 10 93 Wednesday, weather conditions being good. high gun, breaking 90 targets, tying with R. Towner won second prize. Mitehell and Os- Joslah Hebbard 15 !>3 Winter Evans 15 97 F. C. Tarman won the Gilbert Cup with 93 W. Buckle, and winning the shoot off. break­ borne were tied for third prize with 94 each R. Trevarthen . 11 92 Thos. Parks 21 91 actual score and 94 with handicap. Scores: ing 24 out of 25 to Buckle's 23. Good shoot­ to their credit, but in the shoot-off Osborn Henry Luzmore 15 89 H. S. WINTER. to the high won. Mitchell won fourth and Whitney fifth ing was very difficult, owing prizes. Scores: Edwards ...... 81 |R. RIddlesbarger . 88 wind, but nevertheless some good scores were Close Race at Battle Creek Hlnton ...... 8310. Riddlesbarger . 86 Bk. Bk. made. Scores: E. Poplar Battle Creek, Mich. ..March 19. New guns Lyman ...... 87!Kukendall ...... 85 .... 91 Worthlngton ...... 95 kept down scores at Battle Creek Gun Club's L. Barker ...... 79|Scott ...... 90 Bk.| Bk. Williams .... fliSIBoyd ...... 88 McKlbben ...... 89 Turman ...... 94 Arthur Minks . . 90!shcrmnn Outhrle . 84 Thompson .... 87!Lawder ...... 88 Fred Gilbert cup shoot on Sunday. J. Bryant O. Barker...... 87 Clln« ...... 88 R. W. Buckle . , 90[IIarry Wrlght .. . 84 Sentman .... 88 T. Hopklns ... won with 83. H. Ralph, a one-armed shot, Armitrong ...... 80 Hollowav ...... 92 R. J. Mc.Mullen 8ii Karl Hisgens . 83 Osborn ... Emmord 88 was second with 83. Scores: E. W. SCOTT. S. R. Fair ... P. J. Pankrati . 80 Mitchell . Whitney ...... 93 H. Sh. Bk.l H. Sh. Bk. C. J. Heyens . J. E. Heyens .. . 80'0 Oermnn .. J. Poplar .C. Dobbins. 18 100 53 A. Hensler. . 20 100 78 Key City Honors Fred Gilbert Grant Hicks .. L. A. Munger Towner .. Dr. Bay .... W. Dnffleld. 18 100 7WT. Gllkerson 20 7.1 R. W. BUCKLE. Colbourn Dr. Stelner . Dubuque, la.. March 19. A. Kochendorfer FriFred- - Teeter.- IS----- 100 77.1.. . Brvant.. 20 100 M. Hopklm E. C. WELLS. E. Cllllen... IS 100 . 10 100 won the Fred Gilbert Cup at Key City Gun H. Ralph . . J8 100 S3!D. Lnrkln 10 ion Club Sunday with 87 out of 100. Three fied KENTUCKY O. Wynn ..IS 100 10 100 for second. Scores: Frettyman Takes Galena's Cup 02|C. Wbltheck 18. The Galena Gun R. Bock ... 20 100 ti9|M. B. Norton If. 100 H. T.j H. B. T. Ralston Lines Up With Winners Galena, Md., March F. Briegel.. 20 100 75|Wm. Wooden IS .10 21 Kochendorfer 0 S7|Bickens 13 «7 SO Middlesboro, Ky.. March 20. The Middles- Club held an open handicap shoot here for FRF.1J TEETER. Ihe Fred Gilbert Cup. A strong wind piercing Sohnelder .. 24 7S Heinze 31 37 CS boro Gun Club, a club organized in October, Gregory .--r20 00 Hay ...... 1.1 til 7fi the shooters in the face caused the targets to Berker .... ."> l-.ri-ker .... 47 IS (12 1914. with a membership of 48, held a Fred take very irregular flights, Prettyman landing MINNESOTA Fincel .... 3 Kusk ...... 57 19 7« Gilbert anniversary shoot on March l.'I. Seven­ the cup by one target. Scores: Kringle ... 2S Foley ...... 37 4S> 80 teen shooters availed themselves of the op­ Woodruff Lands at Minneapolis portunity of competing. The weather was H. K. T.I H. T. Van Dyke. 2» Schmidt "....70 0 7ti Worthlngton S8 RSlBoggs 30 S4 Minneapolis, Minn., March 19. F. Wood­ Kiunecker.. l:: SO Muhr ...... 55 21 Sli ideal. R. L. Ralston won the Gilbert Trophy. BoHchelle. . 77 Johnson . 21 S7 Becki-r ... 23 Arthur Rhorer was high gun, three tieing for ruff won the Gilbert Trophy at Minneapolis 72 LSchlteTzle ... 71 4 75 Hrown Price . ... 2li 84 A. C. shoot Sunday, with 97 from 10 yards, Scherrer .. S2] A. EISENEGGER. second honors. On the shoot-off, R. J. John­ Boyles .... 37 Newsome 1.1 73 son won, the third prize going to W. F. John­ O. L. Solberg getting second with 94' from Mnilriox .13 Vnnsant . 21 SO 19 yards. Score: Adams Lifts Cup at Ames son. Scores: Godwin 117 S2]Mnnn 29 79 Ames. la., March 19. Poor weather kept T. H. T. John Brlce.. SO'Burns .... 11 K9 Rh.Bk. n. Sh.Bk. H. the attendance at the Ames Gun Club's Fred H. r. Ralston. 77 14 Dr. C. Brosheer. 01 Owens ..... «9 SO Prettyman. 11 no W. Hlgglns.. 100 8S 20 W. Shepherd. 100 8, 1!> Rnsin ...... 73 R1 Dr. Brlce . 11 88 Dr. Prouse .. 100 91 20 A. Mosler 100 92 Gilbert shoot down to seventeen. H.II. Adams A. W. Rhorer. 80 Dr. J. Edmonds .10 F. S. Novotny 100 SO 20 W. .Mitchell won the cup with 85 out of 100. Scores: R. J. Johnson. S4 0 C. T. Cleland. . 01 Pot* ...... 59 82 Potschka . 26 B2 78 1OO 85 111 82 49 P. E. MADDOX. F. McKny .. 100 no 20 F. Frakowskl 100 R2 HI II. Xh. Bk.l H. Sh. Bk. W. F. Johnson. ! Mrs. W. dn Pont J. E. Dicker 100 91 20 Mrs. Barber. 1(H> SO 1C. H. Adams.. Id luo Mr. Molt II! 100 (1.1 W. 1C. du Pont SO W. F. Roberts. 50 E. S. Ashle.v. 100. SO 19 ! '. Larrahee. 100 S7 Hi C. I'lckett.. 1C 100 II. Tarman. 10 1011 J. M. Ropan... 7.1 W. Fugate .... SO N. Fisher Tops Laurel Field J. H. Yeager.. 33 L. A. Hoover 100 77 19 Captain Jack 100 XO 111 Dr. Handler IS loo John Senla. n; 100 Win. Sehwank's 78 Laurel. Md.. March 19. The Progressive J. A. Lawson 100 93 19 Swanson 40 28 111 Bob JerTerys IS 1(H) SO Hob Bnteman 10 100 T. .1. Andersen 70 F. L. Lee ..... 80 Gun Club honored Fred Gilbert on March 17, 20 W. E. DU PONT. A. Howard..... 403019.1. Fumcchon 100 8.-, 111 L. L. Young HI 100 SlliC. C. Miller. 10 100 Dr. Fltzpatrick 50 when 12 competed for the Gilbert Cup, which 0. L.. Solberg 100 94 19 L Hirschv.. 100 02 20 P. Y. Hrowu IS 100 79 Die Kunilson H! 100 Nelson Fisher won with 69. A gale of wind R. Barber. . 100 92 20 It. HofTman. 100 81 111 Frank Lung. 20 100 09l«F. Whltnev IS J. R. Justice Williamsburg Winner made scoring hard. Scores: H. Sherman. 100 SO 20 II. B,. Clark. Km S2 17 J. Petersou. 22 100 08 Wlseuian ..'. Hi Williamsburg, Ky., March 18. The Wil- F. (I. Stokko. 100 94 20 C. Smith 101) 71 1(1 Bob Clark .. 20 100 6(1 Bk. Bk. R. T. JEFFEREY. liamsbuvR Gun Club held its shoot for the A. T. Phelps .. Xelsen Fisher ...... i!9 Thompson 1(10 SO 20 'F. Woodruff. UK! 97 Hi Fred Gilbert trophy yesterday, a very unfa­ K. Marshall ... , *R. Fulton . "> P. Brown 100 !)1 20 II. W. Dyer, 10O 72 1C. Perfect Score Wins Waterloo Shoot vorable day for shooting. The ground was W. Alien 41 K. Nlchols .. Wilson... 1011 S7 17 Bates ...... loo KI; n: Waterloo. la.. March 18. With 11 perfect covered with snow, and there was a very *E. Donaldson .. Henry Bnker S. Murey 100 SI 17 IJetzye . . . . SO 3-t Hi core of 100 with handicap. J. L. Corson won bright sunlight, and the light reflected from A. Donaldson ... B. Harrlson Ilylierg... (104(1 1C, L. E. Mann.. 11)088 10 the Fred Gilbert cup at Waterloo Gun Club the snow was extremely hard on scores. The DeW. Uonaldsou Fulton .--,._ II. (iray. 10O SO 10 Ives ...... 50 27 111 on March 16. Scores: A. T. PHELPS. Kappeller 100 87 17 Braekett 50 40 K| cup was won by J. R. Justice having a han­ Stuiir 100 92 19 A. Brady. 50 3!> J(l B. H. T. B. H. dicap of the unlucky 13. Scores: 100 83 18 C. Hummel. 94 94 O. A. Repass 81 18 H. Austin Dncllev .10 43 Hi NIc Webber 84 94 U. L. Appel. 03 IS B. II. T. B. H. T. MASSACHUSETTS H. Smith 100 85 17 Joe Busch 50 37 Hi J. Ilnrtman. KO 92 Schtmeman.. 5S 18 F. W. Flnley.,00 303.1. B. Gatllff . (H 4 07 J. M. Bunllck 100 87 17 C. Orlswold 50 41! in H. Wo:they 80 7 87: H. F. Davls... 70 171 W. R. Mounce. 47 17 04 Sutcliffe Wins Lawrence Event H. C. Rlnkel 100 89 20 John Marshall 40 3(1 18 II. Shepherd. 00 18 J. R. Justice.. 05 13 78 A. O. Ma ban .. (12 12 74 H. P. Bend. 100 83 20 L. W. Wltry SO 11 91 R. N. Cowin 00 18 Lawrence, Mass., March 19. The Law­ DR. R. JOSEL1N. J. Corson .. 87 13 100 O. N. DeUney 40 IS 58 Geo. Vernon ,.. 45 27 72 L. W. WITRY. Tom Egnor ... 57 8 05 J. W. Perklns.. 4.H 12 l ill rence Fish and Game Protective Association Olson Wins Cup at Brewster Chas. Finley .. 37 0 07 li. I). Oatllff... 42 211 71 held a Fred Gilbert shoot on Saturday, March Perfect Score Decides Bedford Winner R. H. Davls.. 67 461 W. M. Sullivan. 41 1354 13. Owing to the heavy winds which swept Brewster, Minn., March 19. A fine snow, Bedford, la., March 19. The recently- M. M. Crlsclllls 48 4 BO J. B. JUSTICE. over the traps, high scores were impossible. Continued on twenty-fin^ pagt MARCH 27, 1915 SPORTING LIFE 21

Honor to Fred Gilbert A Prize Worth Striving For

O Continued from tutntieth page handsome added attraction in the club rooms The Hercules 1915 Century Trophy driven by a hard wind, and with a dark sky, at Kampville, Mo., and forthwith donated the made poor conditions for the Brewster Gun trophy lor that purpose. Wo have a member­ Club's Fred Gilbert shoot on March 15. Ed­ ship of 14. Club'is incorporated and located Th ' man who wins one is classed ward Olson, with 82 from 17 yards, won the at Kampville, Mo., 40 miles from St. Louis, among the first ranks of the trap cup. Scores: on the Burlington Railway, one-quarter of a S. B. Y. _. Y. mile from the Mississippi river. Scores: shooting army, for a Hercules F,. Olson ... 100 82 r V. Anderson. UWBO IS MEMBERS j VISITORS H. Olson .. 100 77 IS F. D. Wells. 100 5T 17 H. B. T. Sb. Bk. Trophy is recognized as a supreme A. Olson ... 100 7(1 17 P. Bauchle 100 48 IS Ed Stockho . 20 (ill 88 T. Heltzraan 100 lil A. L. Welle 100 70 1ST. Hartman. 100 47 17 J. NIenieyer 25 53 78 H. Maune KM) 7; award for skill. Hercules Tro­ Geo. Manuel. 100 02 17|N. Kaufman.. 100 45 16 Geo. Otto .... 25 54 7!)JU. Smith 100 71 phies are always keenly competed A. L. WELLS. Kmll Joet .... 1« 6!) 85!«A. Killam ... 100 85 ('. Ziuim'r, Jr. 20 (W 8$i*Clras. .Spencer. 100 94 for. To shoot for such a prize Dr. Claxk Heads Duluth Marksmen B. Muller ... 27 (12 8911). J. White .. 100 90 II. C. Stifcl.. 18 77 90|Jo«. Mauer ... 100 9S with Duluth. Minn., March 19. Dr. F. F. Clark H. B. Stifel.. 8 8« 92| Arnold Stlfel . 7.1 32 won the Fred Gilbert trophy in the shoot at G. L. Zlmme'r 3 89 92JG. Brlnkman .. 75 20 the Northwestern Gun Club range. His score W. Johnson .. 40 37 77JF. Mli-hu ..... 100 SI Infallible or E.C. was 80 out of a possible 100. Scores: Professional. ___G. L. ZIMMER4JU. Bk.| Bk. Dr. Clark ...... SOJMoerke ...... 61 Binghan Captures Gilbert Cap Smokeless Shotgun Powders H. Stair ...... 83!Pastoret ...... 45 St. Louis, Mo., March 19. The St. Louis (i. Clark ...... TtiJKrauiie ...... 45 Central Otto ...... B2|l'cterson ...... (12 Gun Club's Fred Gilbert shoot was is an advantage, for you Budden ...... 50! Anderson ...... 46 decided Sunday. M. F. Bingham.. Jr., won the can be Romlll ...... 5T Bush ...... 39 cup with 85 out of 100, a total of 96 with sure of their absolute uniformity Hermann ...... 57)Bates ...... 40 handicap. J, Lenharth was best actual shot Alex ...... 52'Storey ...... B!) with 87. Scores: and dependability. Wold ...... 54|IIngo ...... 75 B. T. B. T. DTinskl ...... 48iKetnpln«kl ...... 71 St. F. Bingham.. 85 9(1 I.ibby ...... 7591 The troubles are heavy solid Dryer ...... 40| L. J. LESKE. Slebenman ...... 82 !)4!Gnrather ...... o:i 91 Lonhiuth ...... X7 9H|Knittel ...... 71 89 gold watch fobs. The design is Woodruff Takes Twii City Honor. Wasserucrger ./.. 77 9:i!Chassalng ...... 58 S9 handsomely wrought and it is the Merkel ...... r,7 9:) Xeff ...... 5788 St. Paul, Minn., March 19. Shooting 97 Ooeddel ...... 00 9:i!»Wlllia ...... B9 .. most beautiful trophy we ever out of a possible 100 targets on the Twin Victor ...... 81 92|tDoty ...... 85 .. City Shooting Club's traps at Fort Snelling, Nagel ...... 60 92^ B. EVEBTZ. offered. V. Woodruff captured the Gilbert cup. Scores: Bk. Bk. Darii Lands Place at Eichmond The conditions governing the McKey ...... 190 Bush ...... 5037 F. F. Novotny . . . ISO 1). W. Giiswold.. 50-40 Richmond, Mo.. March 18. The Richmond awards are the same as in "J. E. Dickey .. ISHISI. YF. Thompson .. ISO Gun Club held the Fred Gilbert shoot yester­ previous years. Write for E. F. Ashley ... ISC'y. I'. Brown . .. 191 day afternoon. The weather was just a little book­ L. A. Hoove ... 177|F. Wilson ... .. 187 cold for trap shooting, with a strong North let describing them. J. A. Lawson . . 10;i E. S. Morey . .. 181 wind, which gave the shooters some very A. Howard ..... 10-30 n. Ityberg ... 60-40 hard targets and cut down the scores. H. D. L. Solberg .. 194|O. H. Grey .. M. Davis won the Gilbert Cup witht 90 out HERCULES POWDER CO. R. R. Barber . 102 B. Aappeler . '.'. 187 of 100. Score: H. E. Sherman 186!E. Stuhr .... 192 Bk.l Bk. Wllmington, Del. F.. 0. Stokke .. 1!>4'H. Ralston 183 H. M. Davls ...... 90 Jim Mahalr ...... «7 Bates ...... 180 H. Smith ...... 185 A. T. BruilgMon Wt'C. II. Hubbell Getzke ...... 50-34 J. M. Burdlck 187 H. E. McC'aslin Sl'Jlui Johnson I,. Eci.s Mann...... inuuu ..,..t,. 188100 H. C. Rlnkel ..... 189 G. N. Mi-Gee .... T4 W. A. Clark Ifes L...... 50-27 H. O. Bend ...... 183 Dr. Gill ...... Joseph Brackett 50-40!W. B. Shepard ..... 187 F. M. Borger .. 71 Alien Clark .. good scoring difficult, but Otto Hempelman B. A. Brady 50-39 A. Mosler ...... 192 Henry Hughes .. B9 W. G. Young MONTANA Dudley ...... 50-43J P. H. Costello . m| G. N. M'GEE. won with 93 out of 100. C. Kite broke 88 and Lichtenberg and Suhre 87. Scores: Hnene Wins Shoot In Montana Brainerd Shots Honor Fred Gilbert J. W. Boll Takes Trophy at Sunset T. I T. Forsyth, Mont., March 19. Eleven mem- Brainerd, Minn*, March 18. G. E. Trent, St. Louis. Mo.. March 19. The members Otto Hempelman .. 93!otto Berg ...... 77 'bers of the Forsyth Gun Club participated, Jr., and A. C. White tied for the Gilbart of the Sunset Hill Country Club held a ' Kite" 88 H. RlKlte ...... 70 Sunday, in the Fred Gijbert Trophy shoot. (!. Lichtenberg N7!Flo Mntert ...... B7 Owing to weather conditions, no very start­ cup at Riverside Gnn Club, yesterday, and Gilbert trophy shoot. The weather condi­ 87!.T. Wyatt ...... (HI the tie will be shot later. Scores: tions were not favorable for good scores and 10. Suhre ..... ling scores were made, Dr. II. J. Huene cap­ F. Suhre ...... 84 L. Struebue ...... B(i turing the cup, H. S. B. H. S. B. the hard targets were to much of a handicap A. Ahman ...... 84 Geo. Fortman ..... 66 breaking 88 oat of (he 100. G. Trent, Sr.. 19 100 84 L. F. Rohman. 10 10040 for high or record-breaking scores. However, E. Lichtenberg .... 78 F. Koelllng ...... BO­ Scores: G. Trent. Jr.. . 19 UK) Sii Mr. Thompson. 1(1 liO :i."> James W. Bell finished with a total of 92x Jno. Uutert ...... 77 GUS LICHTENBERG. Bk. Bk. A. C. White.. IftlOOSnJArt. Koop .... lit 100 (i.S 100, which was hixh for the day. Bart Wil­ Huene Eggleston ... . 8.-; J. C. Ilavla .. ISlOOflO'l.'. K. Hanxlng. NHOfllM liams landed in second place with an 83 score Westpual ...... '.-T6 Anderson ... . 81 H. Llnnemann. is loo 7S|Dean White .. Hi 4029 \ and Henry Dietrich was third with 80. "For St. Louis Trophy for W. 8. Spencer Baker 80 Hale ...... 82 Dean ...... 71 Flatt ...... 78 L. Schiilstad.-. 17 100 7:'.; IS. M. Sheets . 14100(17 the professionals, Spencer tied with Ebert St. Louis. Mo.. March 19. On Sunday F. Bnchanau . 17 K)0 (ill.T. 1. SiTertsen 14 100 74 Crawford 82 Ltndhurg on 88x100, Killam 85, and Graham 83. afternoon. March 14, 35 thooters took part Schnack , 87 J. L. CRAWFOBD. F. Rhodes ... 115 100 CO I Ed Murphy ... 1410031 Scores: in the Gilbert trophy contest, at the St. Louis E. Amlerson . IB 100 T0| G. E. TRENT, JR. T. Trap Shooters' Association grounds. W. S. Bell ...... 92 Mollman Beadle, Spencer and D. J. White tied in this event NEBRASKA Scratch Man, Wins Cup Sponcer ...... 88 Priest ...... 78 with a score of 99x100. In the shoot-off they Ebert ...... SS'Elclihorn Fulda. Minn.. March 20. The Fulda Gun ...... 77 again tied with 30x33, and in the second Gilbert Shoot at Bloomfleld Club's Fred Gilbert shoot Sunday had 15 Millam ...... 85'l)ennl(; ...... 75 shoot-off Spencer won with 33x33, while competing, E. H. Beadle winning with 90 Williams ...... 8.1|Lncatell ...... 75 White finished with 27. J. R. Graham was Bloomfield, Neb., March 19. The Bloom- from scratch. Scores: Graham ...... 83'KliiKsland ...... 72 field Gun Club shot for a Gilbert Trophy, Dietrich ...... 80! Huff ...... high in the double-target events with 45x48. 72 C. G. Spencer Saturday, and Bogenhagen won with 87 out B. H. T.l Anbenser ...... SOjTegtboff ...... 70 was high on single targets with of 100, Secret: E. Beadle .. 90 0 90'A. J. S«ge.. Professional. ___ F. P. FORD. 08x100. Scores: Bk' Bk. G. Rowdhu't 77 12 89|F. Fldlc-r . ( H. T. H. Bcgenhagen ...... 87iRager ...... 78 II. Converse 87 S7,O. Johnson Kunie Wins Gilbert Trophy Spencer, W. 0 90 Mneller .. . 15 Cook ...... 80 Blodhart ...... 77 II. I'alison.. 80 .siijGoo. Libons.. White 9!) Mick» . ... 1 R. Lyous ... 7.'t 851 Austin ..... St. Louis, Mo., March 20. Sixteen shoot­ . .... Blaekniore ...... SSJGartner ...... 6S ers took part Speucer, C. DRIJohnxoD .. 10 McNamara ...... 84 Popisll ...... 69 f'. Renssle.. 77 85|L. Parker ... in the program of the Blue Bell ...... 97 I.autll ------J. Woolstuff 'Wing Gun Club for the Crahan ...... SlJFrederlck ...... 58 77 SO'C. Atwood. Fred Gilbert trophy. Basgerman., 97 Wilson .... ."> Phtlson ...... 78| H. F. FRBDEKICKS. J. W. Jones. 84 84| H. CONVERSE. Despite unfavorable weather conditions, some Dlrtrtab ... o <« 97 Elchhorn ... 1 very good scores were made. James W. Bell CJrab.im ,. 0 A5 95 Williitms L.. 22 Drumm Wins Pipestone Cup repeated his good showing at the traps and Williams .. 0 95 95 Bell. Jr. ... 80 Fender Club Honors Fred Gilbert increased Pipestone, Minn., March 19. Freezing his mark of the previous day by Blllam .... 0 04 04 Riehl ...... IS Fender, Xeb., March 19. The Fender Gun weather spoiled the Pipestone Gun Club's two points, breaking 94x100, and finishing Lycatell ... 4 90 94 Tcgtliof high amateur. Anheuser was second 7 87 94 L. EBERT. Club held its Gilbert shoot on March 14, with, Fred Gilbert shoot yesterday. John Drumm with a Cawl ...... 13 shooters. ' The general shooting average won the Gilbert Cup with 74 out of 100. 90 score. Lauth, Kichhorn and Locatell tied with 88x100. A. C. Kun/e won the tronhy. was good considering the intense cold and a Scores: Claude McMullen High Gun strong Xorthwest wind. The winner, Claude Bk. Bk. His handicap of 16 targets made him hisrh among the members eligible with a 94 total. St. Louis, Mo., March 19. The members Schmidt, scored 91, most of them being from John Drumm . .... 74 Ray Bergstresser .. 59 the 18-yard line. Scores: .Tas. O'Leary ...... 72 John Hint! ...... 57 Scores: of the Carondclrt Heights Rod and Gun Club B. F. Veach ...... 68 J. K. Hnrtung ... . M T.I -, T. held the Fred Gilbert trophy shoot on Sun­ Bk. Bk. Geo. G. Pratt . .... «7 R. E. Beade . 55 Killam ...... 95l»Graham ...':...... 83 day afternoon, March 14 with 16 shooters Targets ...... 100 Targets ...... 100 .1. A. Robson ...... BO J. E. S. Chaplen . 52 Bell ...... 94"F.l.ert ...... 8.1 attending^ Claude McMullen, with a handi­ Claude Schmidt .. ill A. H. Wrledt ...... 77 B. V. Lippold . B5 Alfred Petcrson 52 Spencer ...... iMIKunze ...... 78 cap of four targets, won the trophy with a George McMullin .. S7 G. T. Klnsella ..... 77 Fred Hints .... 62 ALFRED PETERSON. Anlieuser ...... 89 Kohler ...... 75 score of 82x100. Scores: Fred Animcms . .. Ml! Harry Frederlckson. B» Elc'.ihorn ...... SS Web!> ...... 73 H. (i. Heyne .. .. 83 James K. Malloy .. (IS Locate!! ...... SSIOrundman ...... 73 T. T. J. B. Winirert .. 8:! John Hedlger ...... 5S MISSISSIPPI' Lauth ...... 88 Muckerman ...... 65 McMnllen, C. .... 82 Mee«, G...... 65 W. J.- Clover "DiJohu KruBi-mark ... 51 Spencer ...... 87 Dorsey ...... ' 05 Behrens. H. .... 81'Dafstetler. O...... 65 Fred Pluegge 77 FRED AMMONS. Rooks Wins Cup After Shoot-off Professional. CHAS. KOHLER. Greenway. F. . * 77'Belirenden. W. .... 60 Yochum, G., Jry 73'.Ta<-ksou. W. Olarksdale, Miss., March 19. The Crete Club Celebrates Gilbert Day Fred Bingham Yoehum, G. .... 72|Hof?maii ...... 4!) Gilbert shoot at Clarksdale Gun Club yester­ Wins Trophy at Missouri A. A. Hunt. Dr...... iTCUien'.iart. F. .... SSx.iO Crete, Neb., MXrch 19. Wiljiam Fergnsott day proved a victory for J. H. Hooks. Me St. Louis, Mo., March 19. Fifty enthusi­ Dellcr. Geo. .... 67|Oebbart. W. .... :!2x.JO won the Fred Gilbert cup at Crete Gun Club tied Mrs. J. L. Doggett at 93 and won the astic shooters lined up at the Missouri Ath­ Helghelhem, C. . (Hi! G. H. YOC'HI'M. yesterday with 85 out of 100. Scores: shoot-off, 44 to 36. Scores': letic Association Club grounds to take part in the Gilbert trophy contest. M. F. Bing­ Sh. Bk. Sh. Bk. Sh. Bk.! Sh. Bk. ham won the trophy with L. P. Brennan Wins at Pacific, Mo. Wm. Ferguson.. 100 88 John Kerst. ....: 100 71 T. E. Bennett . 100 89 W. H. Flt« GeraH 100 SO a score of 98 out John Gansman .. 1(10 85|Paul Lutz ...... 100 (M W. B. Oid<|cn... 100 SK F. F. Fleming .. 100 92 of a possible 100. He broke 96 targets and ' Pacific, Mo., March 19. The Pacific Gun J. J. Buck ..... 100 78!K. iMdlka ..... 100 «5 J. R. Shclton .. Mrs. .T. Docgett. 100 93 with his handicap of two targets made a Club held its Fred Gilbert trophy shoot Sun­ Frank J. Kobes. |DO 77K)tto Feeken .... 100 M J. J. Mvers ..., R. Montgomery . 100 82 total of 98. H. Watkins, Deslpga and Wil­ day afternoon, March 14. L. P. Brennan, Glee Spadt ..... WO 77 Ant. I'lrmzik ... 100 HI J. H. Hooks .... ion 93 R. Strntton. Jr.. 100 85 liams were right on his heels with a'Score of with a handicap of eight targets, scored 92x * FRANK J. KOBBH. M. W.,. Fletcher...... 100 88 T. T. Aleorn 50 .11 97x100. Scores: 100. and was high in the trophy event. Dr. F. P. Flu-Gerald 100 90|W. K. Herrln, Jr. 50 24 T.l > H. J. W. Pletcher. shooting from scratch, fin­ Youth Cajkres Cup at Bavenna J. H. Joyner ... 100 S7|_ ftfngham .. »8|Von Behren.. 2« ished with 91. and was tied with four other Kavenna, NebiBMavch 19. Len Finder, 19 Watkins . . 27 members. Scores: years old, won Jfie Fred Gilbert cup at the Itesloge .... 97|Kunze T.l MISSOURI Brennan, L. P. .. 92 Schaeffer. J. .. gun club, on ffinday. with a score of 10O Williams, L. !>7 Kohler with handicap. William*. B. 9«!stltli .. Pletcher, J. W. .. 91|Grfen, J. .... Weather conditions were far langford High at Warrenton Anhetiser .. o )"» tin!ir>» Whitev\ line ...... Mayle. Gus ...... Ol.Close. J...... from ideal. Scores: Warrenton, Mo.. March 19. The Warren- Zlmmerer .. 4 01 95|Burrowes, M. Howe, Chris ...... 91 Schlndler, A. .. B.. H. T.I B. ton Gun Club held its Fred Gilbert shoot on Klllam ... 95 Souder Lcber, L...... 91!MrGraw. II...... Finder ... 87 25 1OO Jaeobey .... 59 March 13, with ten competing. The Gilbert (Jrabani, J.. 941 Burrowes .. DR. J. FLETCHER. Karel .... 84 15 (HI Lutll ...... 54 cup was shot high gun and Langford won Loratell ... 94i'flan-ley .. Hurlty ... 82 15 07 Vieri'gg .... 72 with 91. Conditions of weather kept down Dennig .... 94jWhite ..... Ditter .... 811 15 tlaiMlrhy .. I.ibby ...... 94 Blschoff ... Col. Jul. H. Wise Winner McKiuney.. 89 5 94 Stark ... 54 the attendance. Scores: Spencer .. 94!Mueller. E.. St. Louis, Mo., March 19. The members Frtos ..... OS 25 »:: Iliimpnl . 4« Bk.| Bk. Bell ...... 92 Brooks of the Cuivre Island Club held a Gilbert tro­ Williams .. 71 20 nilWeldner . 4.1 A. E. Langford ...... 911 Win. Morrl«ey ...... 77 Haven ..... Barstow ...... 55 phy shoot last Sunday afternoon, March 14, Hclzev ... 0 89!Templeton 42 25 BT Wm. HsrbauTi ....90|L. Parrlsh ...... 7B Welsberg .. IIIgKins ...... 88x75 ut their club grounds, located at Cuivre Onderak . . 20 88 McC'uster .1.1 o. as Dr. H. A. Yocum.. 89|O. E. Croger ...... 74 F.lchhora .. ~Kx«rt ...... 45x50 Island. Col. J. H. Wise, with a score of 76x A. Finder. 5 8(i H. Rrwin 27 0 2T Dr. F. W. Linnert... S24Hy. Linnert ...... 65 Victor ..... OOlMcMullen .14x50 100, wen the Gilbert Hochrelter . ft 8.1 F. Erwin 21 J 0. Wilson ...... 82 H. Reese ...... 62 iWnietrlch trophy. William Lock- 19 Spencer. W. 22x25 wood was the runner up with a 75 score. Thietnen .. 15 0 ___ 1. O. WILSON.. Wlllecben .. 80'McOlnnis ...... 22x25 Jones ..... 20 88 i ADAM HELZER. Mifter. W... 8!)81) TuieTnie ...... 15x25 Scores: Give 'Mermod .. 89 LOUIS KBERT. T.| T. Gilbert Trophy to Club Wise, J. H...... 7«;Grace, Wm...... c>8 Ninety Wins Gilbert Trophy St. Louis. Mo.. March 19. The Karapville Fifteen Daniel Boone Men Shoot Lockweod, W. A. .. 75 Beggs, H...... 6« Rising City. Neb.. March 20. W. Hp»e Hunting and Fishing Club had its Fred Gil- Mi-Adams. Clarke .. 72 Brown. W. won the Fred Gilbert cup at David City Gun tert shoot on March 14. Hugo Stifel and G. Marthasville, Mo.. March 19. The Daniel Steiuiuger, E. A... Klokke, W. K. .... Club, on Wednesday, with 90, Scores: I,. Zimmerrr tied with 92 for the Gilbert Boone Gun Club had 15 at the traps to honor Cuueo, L...... Knott, Jean ...... gup, and both decided the cup weuld be a Fred Gilbert en Sunday. A high wind made W. A. LOCKWOOD. Continued on twenty-second pagt 22 SPORTING LIFE MARCH 27,1915 grounds, on March 15. PraaU, Kershner, Evans and HummeLl tied and in the shoot-off at 25 targets, Prantz won the cup. Harry Harrison won the Monroe County champion­ The New "While Flyer" Factory ship medal with 89,' and G. B. D. Bonbright the miss-andVout. Scores: (Replacing the old plant, destroyed by fire early last year) .Sb. Bk.l Sb. Bk. E. F. Brewster. 100 751'Fred Fay...... 100 77 G. D. Boubrigbt 100 StiP. H. Wlley ... SO 60 Has Been Running Steadily for Several Months lllilli R. C'. Kershner. 100 94JL. P. Evans ... 100 S6 S. B. Large ... 100 S3JG. J. Tuckett.. 60 43 J. G. Smith ... 100 82 N. E. Cudney .. 80 M and the Best Jobbers Are Stocking E. Wadswortli. 100 79 *Siiu Glover 100 9 A. W. Morrison 100 81 G. Parsons .... 60 31 (,'. L. Frantz . . 100 91 C. S. Wilson .. 100 93 This Famous Target PHILADELPHIA, MABCH 27, 1915 Fred Hopkios.. 100 81 H. C. HummcJl. 100 87 H. H.mison ... 100 no U. S. Stearns .. 40 29 H. Sondorland . 100 79] L. P. EVANS. 4 Word | When ordering targets, whether from dealer or A DOUBLE TRIBUTE of Caution \ jobber, be sure to specify by name "White Fly­ Monroe Heads Norwich Shooters HE trap shooters of the country, to the Norwich, N. Y., 'March 19. Monroe and ers." You know that "White Flyers" are the best clay pigeons, number of many thousands, have- spoken Uttlefield tied for Ihe Fred Gilbert Cup at or targets. But the simple mention of "clay pigeons," "targets" T Norwich Gun Club, on March. 17, with 80 out loudly in their commendation of the life, of 100. On the shoot-off Monroe won with or other common names will not always bring you "White Flyers." career and personality of one of the greatest 19, Littlefield getting 15. Scores: AIways specify "White Flyers" and insist on your order being shooters ever developed in the history of this Bk. Bk. sport spoken in terms far more forcible than Brooks ...... 64 Johnson ...... 7:', filled as specified. Get the BEST. Ames ...... 59 Sheeny ...... 75 words. A million and a half shots at flying Monroe ...... SO Spencer targets in five hundred gun rlubs of the Harvey ...... 65 Borden ...... 75 ''White Flyers" Have a Drawing Power Equal to Added Money Llttlefleld ...... SO Case country testified to the regard in which the ('. Clark ...... 77 Lincoln Their Mention in a Tournament Program Increases the Attendance tr»p shooters hold Fred Gilbert, professional Wlnans ...... 74 Burrows of 20 years' standing. This regard is felt not Riegcc ...... 67 E. D. BORDEN. The "Western" Auto. Trap is Sold Outright-$35 and $40 only because Gilbert has served a score of Stephan Best Lancaster Shot years of his life in the interests of one com­ Lancaster. N. Y., March 19. Ideal weath­ pany, of the sport of trap shooting, and of er conditions brought out all the local gunners WESTERN CARTRIDGE CO., Alton, Illinois for the Fred Gilbert shoot of the Lancaster the great body of trap shooters who have Gun Clnb. The trophy was won by a novice. teen connected with the sport in these two Henry Stephan, who with a handicap of 35 Ferry Wins at Celina on Shoot-off 88 12 100 McCullough. 72 20 92 decades; nor is it merely an expression of targets, surprised the other gunners by break­ O., March 18. W. A. Miller and Hickman .. 88 12 100 Sword 38 89 ing 54 out of his 100, giving him a score of Celina, Wilson ... SO 111 »9 C'ornellus 41 87 approval of Gilbert's marvelous shooting abil­ -- Scores: J. M. Ferry tied for the Fred Gilbert Cup, Meredith .. 78 21 99 Hardy .. 15 85 him to average a lit­ at Celina Gun Club, yesterday, with 74, a Calhoun .. 86 10 96 H. Jones 48 30 78 ity that has permitted H. T. H. fine score under hard conditions. Ferry won tle less than 95 per cent, during all this long H. Stephan .. 35 89 F. Ball ...... 14 Tompson .. 76 20 96 Prosser 70 n. Kolb ...... 0 77 M. Wenoell 0 the shoot-off. Kistler, Zint, Brune and Bing- M. Schorr. 79 15 94 J. A. C. SWORD. period. Rather is it the teltimonial of the J. Kolb ...... 18 77 C. Welss .. 0 ham were next. Scores: trap shooter, the highest type of sportsman, V. Kolb ...... 16 76 C. Kelcber 14 Yds.Sh.Bk. Hp.Sh.Bk. Tie in Independent Brent J. R. Adolph .. 18 74 N. Young .. 0 J. R. Tailor 10 100 83 Tohn Vondrell 17 100 85 to a man who stands fer all the food things W. Greiss .... 0 72! J. Goldbacb 8 L. J. Squier. 18 100 80 Fred Steel .. 17 100 68 Easton, Pa., March 18. The Independent that the sport itself typifies. In reality in O. Hlrsch ..... 0 71IL. Enser .. 14 W. A. Miller 19 100 74i O. Radabaugh 16 100 68 Gun Club held a shoot on March 13 for the E. Grau ...... 12 70]C. Goldbach Geo. Kistler. 19 100 71 C. J. Kistler. 16 100 68 Fred Gilbert 20th anniversary trophy donated honoring Gilbert, the tens of thousands 'of FRANK J. BALL. Chaa. Zlnt .. IS 100 71 A. Belirlnger. 16 100 57 by the Du Pont Powder Co. There were 13 shooters are placing the crown of their J. M. Ferry. 18 100 74 B. Smith ... 16 100 70 amateurs who shot through the program of approval and esteem on the sport of trap Johnson Gets Binghamton Cup Ed Brune.... 17 100 71 B. Powell ... 16 100 56 100 targets for the cup. The shooting was March 19. Probably Gas Bingbam 17 100 71 L. Felling:... 16 100 62 very close and J. E. Maurer had to break ahooting. Gilbert is trap shooting personified. Binghamton, X. Y., Lew Wagner. 17 100 59|L. Schunck 16 100 59 his last 10 targets in order to tie J. Heil, who the last tournament of any importance the GEO. KISTLER. the ideal of the sport. He is in all ways de­ Binghamton Rod and Gun Clnb will hold in had previously finished his 100 with a score serving of the great honor and glory that its present quarters took place last Saturday of 89. In the shoot-off at 25 targets J. have been showered upon him, and "Sporting afternoon when 21 gunners faced the traps in Schlafly Takes Cup at Canton Maurer won, breaking 23 to Heil's 22. Scores: competition for the Fred- Gilbert cup. George Canton, O., March 19.- The Fred Gilbert Bk. Sh. Bk. Bk. Sb. Bk. Life" joins in the chorus of approval of his W. Johnson, a new shot, with a handicap of shoot of the Crawford and Deal Gun Club, J. H. Nell 25 18 J. Maurer.. 25 21 well-spent life. However, it is well to re­ five, distanced all contestants in the race by yesterday, drew 23 shots, Jule Schlafly being *O. S. Sked 86 75 66 B. Wenner. member in this connection that though all the narrow margin of one target. Scores: the cup winner with 101, including handicap. E. Markley 88 75 J. Miller 25 20 H. Hausman 83 .T. Sommers 25 13 trap shooters cannot break 95 per cent., or H. Sh. Bk. H. Sh. Bk. Scores: W. Maurer 76 E. Warner. O. Johnson. 5 100 F. H: Decker 25 100 B. H. T. B. H. T. Geo. Cross 88 Everhart .. serve the game in the same way Gilbert did, n. Brown .. 0 100 W. Wlnans. 0 100 Gait ...... 84 10 94 Hlnes ...... 83 10 03 50 is Yhule ...... 82 12 94 Witters ...... 89 10 79 W. R. Ivey 62 B. Sommers 25 8 yet they are all Fred Gilberts. They are all Van Slyke .. 20 100 R. J. Bump. 0 100 C. Wright. 79 19 C. Stocker.. 25 17 T. Townsend 10 100 S5|P. St. John. 20 100 State ...... 63 12 77 Deal ...... 84 10 94 R. Whltesell 00 25 14 W. R. IVEY. good, clean, honest, fair and true sportsmen, R. Schrpher. 0 100 S31F. Benedict. 25 100 Sheldon 70 15 85 .... 80 10 90 who really love sport for sport's sake. E. Sheehy .. 0 100 8.l(Kavamla -.... 0 100 Bates .... 06 20 86|Sohlafly .... 66 35101 U J. Rleger 0 100 S3IW. S. Henth 0 75 Merril ... 79 12 011 Drum ., .... 41 25 (if, Milton Men Honor Fred Gilbert S. T. Clark. 0 100 SO|D. A. Nlchols 0 50 Williams . «3 12 73 i Walter .... 71 10 81 Milton, Pa., March 19. The Milton Gun E. Gregory.. 0 100 79]Brl|?gs ..... 0 50 Lothamer 72 10 82 flicker .... 74 l.r> 89 Club held its Fred Gilbert shoot St. Pat­ F. Spencer.. 0 100 77IMnlorv ..... 0 25 Plero .... 69 10 79 Oroff ...... 79 10 89 rick's Day, Paul Burger winning the cup HONOR TO FRED GILBERT W. Johnson. 25 100 76| SIDNEY T. CLARK. ETHOS .... 72 15 81 Taggart . .... f>5 2~i 90 Wilson S3 15 98ilte"~...... 43 25 68 with 85. Scores: Continued from twenty-first page Morris ...... 80 13 9.11 O. P. DEAL. Sb. Bk. Sh. Bk. Sb. Bk.' Sh. Bk. NORTH DAKOTA O. S. Sked .... 100 97 Roht. Klotz . 100 57 Howe ...... 100 90 Kroeslng ... 100 SO Cobum Outshoots Springfield Men Paul Burger ... 100 85 A. H. Byers . 100 79 100 73 O. Mulr Leads LaMoure Field D. N. Hoy ..... 100 68!H. Nephew ... . 100 75 Dworak ..... 100 87 Grubaugu .. Springfield, 0., March 19. F. J. Coburn, F. A. Godcharles 100 75 Ira M. Hlgbee . 100 43 Ellec ...... 100 84 Sliultz ..... 100 72 La Moure, N. D., March 20. G. Muir won Bahn ...... 100 S3 Ladeuklos .. 100 72 of Mechanicsburg, won the silver loving cup H. Bolllngor ... 100 35'Cal. Rohlnolt . . 100 58 the Fred Gilbert cup at La Moure Gun Club at the Fred Gilbert shoot, held yesterday G. W. dinner .. 100 75 M. F. Wood .. . 40 28 W. Armagost. 100 82|Burdlck 50 32 yesterday, despite the severe wind, with 86. E. Armagost.. 100 SliVanderhoof 25 16 afternoon, at Springfield Gun Club. Twenty- W. .T. Wllhelm. . 100 5(1 Edgar Dellnrt 40 25 W. R. ARMAGOST. Scores: two shooters were present. The affair was a 'Professional. FRED A. GODCHARLES. T.. handicap match, Coburn being one of the Goebl Mnlr .... 86 Carl Brandls Wagley Won Oup After Shoot-off NEW~JERSEY T. H. Benjamin Palmer Peterson scratch men and getting 91, Scores: L. A. Smith ... J. A. Frank ...... 78 Bk.l Bk. Pitcairn, Pa., March 19. The United Gun Henry Powers Victor in Camden Adolph Timm Ed Mlnosrue ...... 77 F. J. Coburnn ...... 91 Best ...... 80 Club held its Fred Gilbert cup shoot, which Dan McLeod Hummy Deen ...... 77 Rind ...... 89 KellvKplly ...... 80 proved a great success, 32 shooters facing the Camden, N. J., March 20. Henry Powers, Chas. Christ L. A. SMITH...... 89 Hays ...... 80 traps. Scores were below average, owing to of Atlantic City, landed the Camden Shooting go the wind. The Cup race was tied by F. D. Association's Fred Gilbert Cup on March 17 Blanchard ...... 88 Ernst ...... 79 Smith and A. F. Wagley, the latter having a in a cold wjnd with 86. Scons: OHIO ...... 86 handicap of four, making the score 89x89, Bk.l Bk. Shooting off at 25 targets each, Wagley won, Powers ...... 88 DlTon ...... 76 Schneider Wins on Shoot-off Buchwalter ...... 85 Powney ...... 76 23 to 22. Scores: S. Crothers...... 85 Haler ...... 62 Cincinnati. O.. March 19. The Story Gun C. D. Coburnn ...... 84 Roth ...... 74 Bk.| Bk. Crane ...... 84 Mrs. Walls ...... 68 Club, of Price Hill, had 16 members in the Hill ...... 82lJIoClure ...... 57 Abbey ...... 76 Wampler, Sr. 73 Fell ...... 81 S. Crothers ...... 60 contest for the Fred Gilbert cup. One hun­ Brown ...... SOIDemory ...... 62 Conrad . i Wampler, Jr...... 82 Wright ...... 81 Dnngan ...... 60 dred targets were shot at in strings of 25 ___ H. C. DOWNEY. Fleming ... -SILewIs ...... 93 Haines ...... 81 Carey ...... 57 Goering 471 White ...... 73 each, the contestants being allowed a handi­ Fisher Top Mao at Norwalk Kliug ...... 80 Watson ...... 57 cap of added targets. Charles Schneider and Dithmour .. 47lPenrod 84 Stock ton ...... 76 W. KLING. Ed Story tied on a total of 86, including their Xorwalk, O., March 19. The Xorwalk Gun Breudlinger 85 Baker ...... 84 handicap. The shoot-off and trophy was won Club's Fred Gilbert shoot yesterday had W. Smith ..... R9 Watson ...... 71 Applegate's Freehold Victory A. Fisher a winner with 92. Scores: Ashbaugh 74|0'Brlen ...... 70 by Schneider. High score in actual breaks Linhart ...... 70ISwparlnger 62 ' Freehold, X. J., March 18. The Freehold was also made by Schneider, 76; George Bk.l Bk. Newlln ...... 68 Wairley ...... 85 Gun Club held its Fred Gilbert shoot yester­ Sebastiana second, with 73, and J. L. Roth, W. A. Fisher ...... 92 Geo. F. Titus .. . 86 R. J. Oumbert ..... 82 Walker ...... 67 day with 30 competing. N. Applegate look Jr., third, with 72. Scores: W. J. Bascom ..... 90 J. R. Gamble ... . 85 Staving ...... 66IJolmston ...... 75 the Gilbert Trophy with 94. E. I. Vandervcer H. B. T.| H. B. T. Fred T.alble ...... 89 C. D. Manahan .. . S4 Gnrland ...... 6!>l V. C. Gumbert ...... 51 and F. C. Bissett getting 93. The handicap Ed. Rchnelder. 18 57 75|CharIes Rentz. 13 tiR 83 Geo. Rounds ...... 88|T. R. Washburn S2 Sclioll ...... 72!Hale ...... 81 system worked to everybody's satisfaction. Alice Kosht ...... 87 L. Burton ...... 81 Brooks ...... :..... 891 J. E. PENROD. Scores: Dr. Lockman. 2 r,n 71 Oils Ritzer.... 9 70 79 Grant Van Thorn .. 86>F. B. Cole ...... 80 B. C. Roth.. 3 69 72 C. Becker . 20 34 54 C. F. STEWART. B. H. T.l B. H. T. Ned Smead .. IS 67 80(!. Overbeck.. 25 4(i 71 Bush Takes Lead at Greensburg W. Kennedy . 68 19 S7|W. Sherwood.. 78 14 92 L. J. Oohlor. S 58 flf, Kd storv . .. 111 67 81! Greenshur:*. Pa., March 19. 0. A. Ruff, of R. Hartman.. 72 18 90|Thos. Southard r,9 2fl 88 C. Sclmcldcr.. 10 70 SHUohn Sc'hcrx.'. 2(! 49 7." W. Applegati'. 84 7 HI A. I,. Ivins... S4 S 92 OKLAHOMA New Stunton, Pa., won the I'Ved Gilbert Cup J. I,. Roth. Jr. 8 72 So|Otto Nowklrk. 17 r,7 74 with a score of 9.>xlOO at the Greensburg C. E. Schenk. 7!l 11 90|J. L. Dommis 74 l(i 110 C. Srhastlana. 8 73 SllKd Fuss 15 XI C. Newman... 74 14 S8]F. C. Blsset..t S6 7 ».", 0. (IVKIUSKCK. McAlester Victory for Cecil Homer Cluli. on Saturday, in a spirited race with 3. t:. Holraan 61 22 8.V.F. H. Taylor.. 86 0 1)2 McAlester. Okla.. March 20. The McAles­ 12 other competitors. Scores: Oscar I/eyster. ti" 22 89I.Tam^s Hardy . 79 11 !IO ter Gun rhib held its Fred Gilbert shoot yes­ Bk.l Bk. F. Multloon... 7(i 16 H2 E. VamUrveer. 76 37 93 Beddow on Top at Niles Niles. 0.. March 20. President Bedclow terday, 15 competing. Cecil Homer, of Krebs, Targets ... 100 Targets ...... 100 W. H. Wooley 77 14 9l|N. Applegate.. 87 7 94 won the cup with 87. Scores: W. A. Bush . 94lCapt. W. T. Kllne 90 W. Matthews. S3 9 92|Ceo. W. Buck. 75 15 90 won the Fred Gilbert cup at Mahoning Val­ M. L. Rose ... 92 T. E. Edwards 90 Stanley Emley 70 in S9IE. von Katten'l SI 11 92 ley Gun Club, on March 17, with 88 from Bk.l Bk. E. S. Brinker 92 Alex. Coulter SO A. W. Emley. 57 30 87 Davi* Cole. Jr. 69 19 88 17 yards, a good score in the cold. Scores: I. B. McAlester .... 7l!.T. P. Gay ...... 77 J. R. Sowash 91 J. A. Welty 87 G. Van Hise.. 72 14 S0|(iarrett Buck.. 79 S 87 P. P. Watson ...... 79|Cha)°. Tinnier ...... 7t> H. Bk. H. Bk. II. Kiple ...... 84!'.T. W. Keeling ..... 79 L. P. Wentzell J. R. Spelgle 84 T. P. Brennan 64 21 85!A. C.lKinS ... 72 14 86 Joe Rummell 22 81 Win. Rook .. 16 64 John Fatten . Bernard Lucas S3 S. Denser .... Ill 29 ilOl.T. SilB| ...... 73 14 87 J. Homer ...... 75!M. R. Hlnkle ...... 8.'! J. A. WELTY. R. A. Bills .. 57 31 SRXewtMBishop. 66 23 89 Jenk. Richards... 20 80|Ben Matbews .. 16 60 R. Hawk ...... 58!Will Homer ...... 82 P. V. Cloake. 56 30 86 !'W W - CONOVER. G. H. Davls... 17 ""jGeo. Stoveus .. .. Hi r,4 f. B. Homer ...... 82iCecil Homer ...... 87 Thos. Bnldow . 17 SRJChas. Crow ... .. 1(! 52 J. B. Hayden ...... 73! «H. B. Hill ...... 87 Donsldson Wins at Thornburg Sam Barrier . 16 77IFred Holms ... .. 16 50 Thornburg. Pa., March 19. R. T. Donald- Holznagle Heads Farragnt Shots John Trimbur . Hi 72|Spike Sullivan .. 16 40 V. H. Barton ...... 70| J. PAUL GAY. Camden, X. J., March 22. Holznagle. of Alf. Mullet ... IK 70|.\11. Williams .. 16 37 son, of Grafton, won the Fred Gilbert Trophy Maple Shade, won the Fred Gilbert Cup from Lew Rummell 16 68:A11. Tallpitzcr . . 1(1 23 PENNSYLVANIA at the Thornburg Gun Club shoot. The win­ Setb Rook .... 16 68!Joe Chlltou 16 25 ner had a score of 96 out of a possible 100. a field of 13 at Farragut Sportsmen's Asso­ Winners of silver spoons under Lewis Class ciation, on March 20. getting 93 breaks and ___ JOE RUMMELL. JParke Lands McKeesport Cup with his handicap 98. Hineline and Sloan System were: Murry, Mellon, Patton and Hard Conditions for Sandusfcy Shots McKeesport, Pa.. March 19. The McKees­ Denison. Scores: tied at 97 from scratch. Scores: port Gun Club's Gilbert shoot. Saturday, Upper Sandusky, O., March 18. The Fred Sh. Hp. Bk.! Sh.Hp. Bk. U. T.| H. T. drew 17 shooters. B. E. Parke, Ad Hickman, Donaldson. 100 96iBlshop ... S Hineline ...... 0 9"iHolznasle ...... 5 1)8 Gilbert Trophy was shot for by the members Dr. Heisey and A. H. Rigsby tied at 100 with 100 of the Upper Sandusky Gun Club. March 16. Putton .... 101) L'l !>4jKolscy ... 100 80 Sloan ...... 0 97 Crook ...... 15 78 their handicaps, but in the shoot-off Heisey Mellon .. 100 7 !> _', MrCartncy. 101) 78 Williams ...... 5 92 Cliver ...... 25 65 Some excellent shooting was done, consider­ broke Z'J. while Parke, Hickman and Rigsby Denlson . 100 0 WllMlerj 100 Von.Nieda ..... 8 9S|Richardson ..... 2T, 74 ing that the day was very cold and wind each shot 21. Parke and Heisey still had La timer® . 100 23 sr, Mi-Means .. 100 68 Coyle ...... 6 96 Newton ...... 25 K7 blowing a gale from the North. Taylor, the a possible score with their handicap. ' In an Murry 100 13 Barber 100 65 Klrsb ...... 6 96 Hennelly ...... 25 74 winner, although starting badly, finished like extra 10-target event, Parke broke 9 to Lautensla'r 100 S M. D. ULLERY. Till ...... 12 S2! F. VON NE1DA. a whirlwind, breaking 19 out of 20 from 18 Heisey's 8, givinjr Parke the Gilbert Cup. yards. Scores: i. A. H. Rigsby and Ad Hickman were the hrgh Dr. Helper Heads Johnstown Shots NEW~YORK Bk Bk. scratch meu with 88 out of 100, and Calhoun Harpsrcr Taylor .. X', C. W. Kottcrman 68 Johnstown. Pa., March 20. The Fred Gil­ ' and Dr. Heisey were close second with 87 bert shoot of the Johnstown Gun Club wai Frantz Wins Rochester Trophy J. F. Srhledegger .. SOIMacBoweu ...... 111 M. Sullivan ...... 79 Louis Fleck ...... 57 out of 100 and 86 out of 100. Scores: held on March 18, Dr. J. D. Keiper winning Rochester, X. Y., March 19. C. L. Frantz, C. F. Barthouse ... Ed Leslie 57 B. H. T.; B. H. T. with a score of 92. It was a heart-breaking j«f Seneca Falls, X. Y., won the Fred Gilbert W. B. Hitchcock.. A. E. Shurman 42 Parke .... 74 27 101 Dr. Ord ... 73 21 94 day for a trap shooter, being cold and with aniveriary cup, on the Rochester Gun Club Fred Stocky ... ,. W. SULLIVAN. Dr. Heiiey. 87 15 lOSUUbermu .. 81 8J 94 high -wind blowing diagonally acron tiapa. MARCH 27, 1915 SPORTING LIFE Du Pont handicap system of added targets brought out 16 shooters. Scores: Sh. Bk. Sh. Bk. Bk. Bfc. H. Murrelle 100 05 J. Loftln 100 Helper ...... 92iW. Sproat ...... 1... 75 F. Faurote . 100 91 W. Scott ...... 100 83 lUichanan ...... 91 Thackery ...... 74 L. O. LUMBARDO. Ankeny ...... 82 McClaren ...... 74 Snook ...... 82 I,. Sproat ...... 74 Mrs. Alien Also Wins at Fort Worth WINCHESTER Sargent ...... 81 Gordon ...... 73 Bowman ...... 78 Young ...... 73 Fort Worth, Tex., March 19. Members of Purk ...... 75 Dailey ...... 72 the Fort Worth Gun Club shot on March 15 Walker ...... 75|.Mendenhall ...... 72 for the Fred Gilbert cup. Considering the F. A. SARGENT. high wind the scores show some pretty gcrad work. Mrs. W. G. Alien, of Dallas, won the Tournament Gun cup with a score of 80 out of 100, at 17 Adams' Fine Score Earns Trophy yards. Scores: Reading. Pa., March 19. Ed Adams, one Y. S. B. ' Y. S. B. of Pennsylvania's best shots, won the Fred *L. G. Wade 1C 100 90 F. Scbrader .. 18 100 68 12 GAUGE HAMMERLESS Gilbert Cup nt South End Gun Club, on Sat­ *.T. R. Hlnkle 16 100 81! S. Hassell, Jr. 17 100 67 urday with the fine score of 96 out of 100 Mrs. Alien . 17 100 80 F. P. Jennlngs 16 100 65 from scratch. Scores: L. E. Day ... 20 100 77 Phil Griffin .. 1C 100 59 B. H. T. 1 B. H. T. J. M. Furman 18 100 75 S. Hasscll. Sr. 19 100 58 Ball ...... \,. 80 2 82[Ed Adams 06 0 86 W. Bertram 19 100 74 H. II. Zlller.. 17 100 52 DESIGNED .Tones ..'...... 78 3 8t ! Si'htnehl .. 08 « 72 F. Kublman. in 100 74 B. Concannon. 16 100 45 Gertiart ..... 84 2 8(1 Schmeck . 65 4 fift B. Shwartz. 16 100 74 W. A. Slater. 18 100 40 W. W. MUler 80 0 SSIKUllan 73 10 S3 Chas. Gay 17 100 70 J. H. TILLER. I/evan Ki 0 01 Melehen SO 8 88 Sbultz ...... 10 SI Haines ...... 61 10 71 Mrs. Alien Victor at Dallas ESPECIALLY Chas. Adams.. 7U 10 86| F. GERHART. Dallas, Tex., March 18. Mrs. W. G. Alien on Sunday afternoon, defeated all competitors This Hahn Takes Tamaqua Gilbert Shoot in the competition foi* the Fred Gilbert cup at the Star City Club. She broke 85 tar­ grade Tamaqua, Pa., March 19. The Tamaqua gets and with an added target handicap, fin­ For Rod and Gun Club's Fred Gilbert shoot yes­ ished with high amateur score of 96 targets. of the terday resulted in a victory for Richard Hahn. Scores: Scores: S. B. T.| S. B. T. Winchester Sh. Bk.l Mrs. Alien.. 100 So 96!F. Wllliamson 100 84 91 Richard Hahn 200 172 A. F. Raab 100 64 *L. G. Wade 100 97 97IH. W. Gwynne 1OO 7.'! 90 TRAP A. Neifert. Jr 150 109 A. V- Harturg. 100 fifl G. Spencer .. 100 94 04! H. Faurote .. 100 82 90 Model 1912 \Vm. Si-uad .. 200- -- 13:--- Geo. W .Krause 200 154 I.. J)a.v ..... 100 02 92IH. R. Bosley. 100 85 85 fieo, KUse .. 100 <>0 Geo. Sassaman. 100 "'. Tiortrnmi inn so 02'M. HIcknian . 100 84 84 shotgun has Chas. Seltzer. .Tohn Rudolph... 150 101 *3. R. Hlnkle 100 91 911H. SdnvartJ . 100 S3 83 Win. Shupgars 200 KM Wm. L. Lutz... 50 38 1/nll. Miller . 100 91 9l|W. Murray .. 80 05 65 SHOOTING Geo. Walker. 100 80IS. R. Beard ... 50 31 Professional. " " " been worked out E. Reichelderfer 100 62) W. F. LOEW. UTAH with a great deal Gilbert Cup for Secretary Mattis Philadelphia, Pa., March 22. Secretary Biter Gilbert Winner In Utah of thought and care, Weston T. Hattis won the Fred Gilbert cup »t Glen Willow Gun Club, on March 20, after Tooele, Utah, March 19. The shoot for to make it meet trap two shoot-offs with Riggs. Both tied at 95. the Fred Gilbert trophy was held by the In­ W In the first shoot-off they scored 24 and in ternational Gun Club Sunday morning. L. E. shooters' ideas. It has a the second Mattis won, 25 to 22. Scores: Riter won with 49. Scores: Bk. Sh. Bk. Sh. B. H. T. B. H. T. J,. E. Rlter... 49 50 W. M. Mitchell 42 50 30-inch Nickel steel barrel Marshall ... 10 30 49 Blrkhead . 32 52 84 48 50|H. 0. Hall .. 42 50 Holleck .... 65 28 03 Moulton . 90 0 90 H. M. Welsh.. C. Tzilllnger 84 0----- 90 Howland - ... 81 6 87 B. J. Miller... 47 50|J. Palm ...... 42 50 with raised matted rib, and A. George.. 78. 10 SS .Mattis ..... 3! 36 95 A. H. Cllnger.. 46 50IH. W. Heagren 41 50 Kruegeriege_ ... 57 26 83 Lehman .... T6 16 !I2 A. E. Mueller. 46 50 W. Bransford . 40 50 shoots a fine pattern. The Robinson 54 28 92 Dr. Pepper.. 87 , 6 93 F. D. Shepherd. 44 50 E. C. Miller... 36 50 I liner .. 71 20 91 Tomlinson ..63 18 91 F. Davls ...... 43 50 Bert Brown .... 33 50 Rlggs .. ,95 0 95 Wilde ...... 84 2 86 WM. T. CLEMO. handsome, oil-finished stock Vtenman . 20 10 90 Glllinger ... 61 20 81 W. MATTIS. VERMONT of selected walnut has a well- Coombe Gains Fairview Cup Honor "Come-Back" Wins Gilbert Cup shaped, checked grip. The llahanoy City, Pa., March 20. William Montpelier, Vt., March 22. The Fred Gil­ Coombe won the Fairview Gun Club's Fred bert anniversary shoot, at Montpelier Gun slide handle is also checked. Gilbert shoot on Wednesday, with 89, E. F. Club, was held Saturday. A steady West ,Gruber being second. Scores: wind made conditions anything but easy. D. Length of pull is 14 inches, drop at H. T.l H. T. M. Barclay, of Barre, who has only faced the Cooper .. 0 75 Davldson 7 75 traps twice in the past two years, won the comb 1 9-16 inches, and drop at heel Benner ...... 4 76 Coombe ...... 10 68 cup on a net score of 96. Moulton second, Stltzer ...... 10 82 Webb ...... 24 74 with 95. Each shooter was handicapped on 1 3-4 inches. The comb is heavy and Hnhey ...... 10 79 Phllbrook ...... 0 «4 the first 50 targets to 86 per cent. Scores: Kaiser ...... 25 Cull ...... 18 74 II. B. T. H. rounding, which is a help to quick and ac­ Scbuller ...... 25 6 Brown ...... 35 72 Moulton . 0 95 95 Adams .. , 8 Weber ...... 20 74JWright '.'.'.'.'....'. 13 (H Dr. Burr 6 85 91 Leslie ... . 46 curate sighting. The Tournament gun weighs Boyle ...... 14 Wl'Gmber ...... 40 8(i Walton .. 0 84 84 McLeod . , CO Schoen ...... 35 82 Fen-in ...... 8 76 Megrath . 12 72 S4 Eastman . 18 about 7^ pounds,"which is just right for trap shooting. Kleckner ...... 30 64 Muluskey ...... 24 05 Abbott ... 30 59 88 Barclay WM. SI. COOMBE. DR. C. H. BURR. The list price is only $45.00, and the retail price is less. The 12 gauge Model 1912 repeater is also furnished in TRAP SOUTH CAROLINA VIRGINIA grade listing at $55.00, and in PIGEON grade, listing at R. Shelor Takes Sumter Club Cup Bayne Wins After Double Shoot-off Sumter. S. C.. March 19. The Sumter Gun $105.00. For further details of these "The Most Perfect Club held its Fred Gilbert sh,oot yesterday, Portsmouth, Va., March 19, The twentieth Repeaters"-ask your dealer or send for circular to the R. Shelor, with one handicap, winning with anniversary Fred Gilbert cup shoot, held 96. Scores : by the Norfolk-Portsmouth Gun Club, S. H. T.l S. H. T. yesterday afternoon was largely attended. WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY, New Haven, Conn. n. Shelor ... 100 19«|I. V. Plowden. 100 988 Gunther's score of 93x100 was the best hung Ey Invitation, Member Rice Leaders of the World Association W. G. Moaes.. IftO 2S on! R. n. Epps ... 100 088 up during the afternoon. Four tied for the <'. H. Annls . 100l(ii)3lK. II. Moses... 1002285 cup with the possible, and shot at 25 targets, S, R. Young.. 100 13 Mill. Vamlevcnter 100 :«1 84 with the same results. In the next 25, C. M. C. S. Land ... 1002803)8. M. Riddle .. 1002083 Bayne was high, with a perfect score. Scores: with a score of 88 out of a possible 100, n. D. Plowden 100 1592IM. R. Rivers. . 75 :!4 (K H. Bk.l H. Bk. Schubert ...... 79 Ulverstad ...... 48 J. H. Staples. 100 790IH. R. Snrott. . 7520m ...... 78 Motilton ...... 31 won the Fred Gilbert cup at the Sunday Ounther ..... 4 97 Clements . 20 94 Hall .... DR. E. M. KERR. ___ ROBERT SHELOR. Jones ...... 12 93 Richardson .. . 5 93 afternoon tournament of the Portage Gun Ferguson .... 13 90 Edrnonds . 12 100 Club, shooting against 14 other contestants SOUTH DAKOTA Dr. Byrd ..... JO 03 Holt ...... 13 88 Tiffany Win* Fred Gilbert Cup at the traps. Will had a narrow escape from Boyd ...... 15 91 Gallagher ... . 3 .90 Spokane, Wash.. March 19. F. L. Tiffany, a tie. Ilis brother, Joseph Raup, who fin­ Laird ...... S ;jn;(_ooK . 10 94 Flamming Victor at Tyndall of Coeur d'Alene City, won the Fred Gilbert ished one point behind him, missed the last Justice ...... 27 IflOlDavis . 17 08 cup, at Spokane Rod and Gun Club, with clay target. Scores: Tyndall, ST D., March IS.^John W. Flam­ Neville ...... 19 ft5| Bayne . 35 100 Targets 100 Targets ...... 100 ming won the Tyndall Gun Club's Fred Gil­ Bagby ...... 20 100[ gross core of 101. Scores: Wm. J. Raup.. 88: John Raup, Sr. .. 77 bert shoot yesterday with a score of 95. B. H. B. H. T. Jos. Raup .... 871 ('. Sehwanz ...... 75 Stores : . Shoot-off for Roanoke's Gilbert Cup F. Tiffany.. 87 14 101 A. B. Snell. 72 15 S7 F. H. Runkel .. f. Smith, Kll. ... 82 B. H. T. B. H. T. Roanoke. Va., March 20. The Fred Gilbert G. Gregory. 96 '2 98 G. O'Oonnor. 82 5 87 E. L. Alderman o. Helmann. Jr. . W.. Thompson.. 81 7 88 H.. K.. Stllwlll 78 12 90 shoot was held this afternoon at the Roanoke A.Woodw'h 94 94 S. Sullivan.. 7t> 10 SH Robt. H. Abell Dr. w .Tuckwooa <:. E. Hallberg 44 .".'.I s:! L. F. Chladok. 23 55 78 Gun Cluh, with 31 contestants. W. S. Jones McBroom . . 92 '2 94l\irs.. O'Con'r 71 15 SB Herman Senger 85 Van Wle.. Kil.. (iuy HoMns... 63 21 84 Jno. FUmiuing 78 17 and P. T. Jamison tied for the Fred Gilbert Ware ...... 91 93 A. Garkow.. 82 86 R. W. Remmel SSiSunderland, Kll. .... S. A. Barton. 75 12 87 P. K. Welsser. 41 47 Ss Cunningham 81 93 Bert Acker. 85 88 D. Klcholsou .. 80| J. RAUP. Roy Caylor ... US 24 87 F. E. Relrlnger 81 12 93 Cup, shooting from scratch, making 92x100 F. Dryden. 91 .. 91 5"p. Suing'. 69 15 S4 V. C. Chladek 84 6 90 each. In the shoot-off, W. S. Jones defeated R. A. Miles 79 12 91!Mr. Sauer... 54 29 83 Two Shoot-offs at La Cross* Jamison by a score of 24 to 23. Scores: E. Hatcher. 75 15 90 Einil Valeen. 82 H. B. Pet. | H. B. Pet. ({rant Ware. 78 12 90 R. K. March SO 82 La Crosse, Wis., March 19. The La Crosse TENNESSEE W. S. Jones.. 0 n2 .!I2M. Baskervllle 20 56 .76 E. Chlngren 90 90 H.Cro'mmelln 65 17 82 Gun Club had a .very enthusiastic and suc­ H. Clark ... 0 94 .!)4'H. D. Murray. 5 67 .72 P. Holohan 8» 80 C. Fleming . 76 6 cessful Fred Giloert Shoot on Sunday after­ IBgram Lands Fred Gilbert Cup P. T. Jamlsou () 112 .H2JW. Bedlnce-r.. 0 72 .72 W. K. Hill. 76 13 89 A. G.'cl'arke 54 25 79 noon, March 1-1. It was not a very nleasant H. E. Dyer .. 2 SS .(Ml «J. H. Cornell 0 72 .72 H. McElroy 85 ~2 87 B. Blosser.. 56-- 15 71 day for outdoor sports. It was quiet, but Mt. Pleasant. Tenu., March 19. The Fred 15 87 0. Carter... 44 _.20 64. Gilbert shoot, which was held on March 18 Dr. Richards. 2 87 .80 J. C. Halcy... 20 52 .72 C. Kelllson. 78 dark and threatening and the heavy intermit­ Dr. Jenklns . 1(1 7S .sxl>f. A. Qnlnn.. 5 65 .70 Professional. C. O'CONNOR. tent snow flurries, lasting about 20 minutes at by the Mt. Pleasant Gun Club, brought out Dr. Savers .. H 85 .SS|Dr. E. Watson 0 (iO .69 a time, almost obscured the swiftly-soarins 16 shooters and a good bunch of spectators. P. M. Shelton 0 88 .SSIA. L. Roberts. 1f> 53 .«8 targets; nevertheless a field of 19 gunners A hard^wind was blowing, which made good Dr. R. Dalby. r, SI .8c; .T. P. Johnson. 10 5C .(!« VEST VIRGINIA gathered in the handicap shoot for the nice scores very difficult. The Gilbert Cup was II. R. Cox ... 2 S2 .84 J. Cannaday . 0 64 .(>4 Fred Gilbert Trophy, with the following re­ won by C. II. Ingram with a score of 94. II. II. Shelton 0 SI .81 G. C. Davls.. . 7 23 .60 Shoot-off Gives H. L. Smith Honor sults, necessitating two shoot-offs, from which K. F. Ligon was a close second with 93. H. C. Klllott. 5 "II .81 A. H. H. Boyd 6 54 .60 Fairmont. W. Va., March 19. Twelve A. J. Roberge emerged as victor. Scores: Si-ores: A. Hopwood . 20 60 .Mi',. Armstrong. 10 2(i .42 shooters answered the call to arms on the H. Bk.| H. Bk. J. T. Towles. 6 72 .78 J. S. Brown . . 20 IS .38 Seventeenth day of Ireland, at Fairmont Gun H. B. T.| H. B. T. Thos. Hale .... 0 KS|K. F. Llgon .... 20 93 A. Shepherd . O 77 .77 E. M. Gilbert. 0 17 .17 Club for the Fred Gilbert shoot. The usual J. V. Winter 10 93 100!.M. D. Savage 25 73 ... J. J. Gray ..... 7 62|E. C. Searson .. 20 91 A. S. Payne.. 2 75 .77 W. S. JONES. A. J. Roberge 20 83 1001E. Newhnrg.. 50 40" 90 C. II. Ingram .. 7 04|II. B. Howard . wind and snow that always happens on the J. A. Bartl.. 15 93 100 W. A. Wager 18 84 100 day, came along. ReminoVd us of the last F. Pittman.. 40 54 ... L. SI. Bell... 26 84 100 C. W. Alexander 7 89; W. W. Powers 25 82 time Fritz was in Fairmont, years ago. H. F. S. Wheeler.. 12 60 N'. B. Elder 13 77 WASHINGTON J. J. Freas. 2025 ~-70 100 W. Spence 95 W. A. Klttrell. . 20 SO H. O. Plrkard... 14 85 L. Smith, the State Agriculturist, sprung a Gus Rose ... G. Anderson. 41 J. B. Howard J. T. Jenkins... 10 84 McKelvey's Good Scoring; Lands Cup surprise and won out in a good shoot-off with C. F. Sutor. 30 72 100 J. Schleiter.. 64 J. M. Granberry. 7 89|F. L. Hunter ... 14 90 Seattle, Wash., March 19. C. E. McKel- Ed H. Taylor, both having made, with their Geo. Rose 35 70 100 -C. Mitchell.. 97 THOMAS HALE. vey, with a score of 95, won the Fred Gilbert handicap, 100 straight, the handicap consist­ Schwalbe. Jr. 6 98 lOOiF. H. Siefken . . 97 cup at the Seattle Trap Shooters' Association ing of added targets to shoot at. Wiedebusch A. L. Moll . . 40 SU 100| C. F. SUTOR. TEXAS Sunday. McKelvey and Fleming were tied was high man with 93 to his credit, and for ,the gold watch fob, the former winning closed his score with 99. Score!: Perfect Score Wins at Waukesha Clay Wins at Interurban Traps the shoot-off. Scores: Bk. Bk. Waukesha, Wis.. March 18. The Wanke- H. L. Smith ...... 100 T. A. Nelll .. 85 sha County Gun Club's Fred Gilbert trophy- Houston, Tex., March 19. The Inter- Bk. Bk. Ed. H. Taylor ..... 100 Geo. Miller .. 85 went to Baur, who made a perfect score of urban Gun Club's Fred Gilbert sheot Sunday McKelvey ,. 95 Willman . 73 W. A. Wiedebusch. 99 R. M. Sutton. 75 100, with handicap. Score: Fleming 92 Cocbrane ...... 72 73 drew 22 shooters. The sliding handicap sys­ D. Reed ...... 91 Woods . 73 R. Gerstell 97 F. L. Morris B. H. T. B. tem was used, John Clay, with 89 out of 100, Hambright ...... 01 Cross . 72 T. H. Funk 91 D'. McDonald !!!!!!. 70 Klmball .... 89 O 89 Cullen .... 81 winning the^ cup. Scores : Dr. K...... 91 Clark .

FRED GILBERT

To My Fellow Trap Shooters:

HERE was surely "some shooting" this week in the 700 Fred Gilbert Anniver­ sary Shoots, and I am so full of appreci­ ation of all the good wishes and hearty hand-clasps that I just can't express my feelings. While we were all nominally celebrating my 20th Anniversary as a trap shooter, I feel that the real cause of the celebration was the wonderful progress of the sport of trap shooting, in which we have all had our part, and of which we are all justly proud. I am sure I express the feeling of all of the pioneer trap shooters when I say that nothing pleases any of us more than to help fellow-sports­ men to greater proficiency and fullest enjoyment of "The Sport Alluring." FRED GILBERT