DEVOTED TO BASE BALL AND TRAP SHOOTING
VOL. 64. NO. 15 PHILADELPHIA, DECEMBER 12, 1914 PRICE 5 CENTS MOVES The Powers of Organized Ball Planning Anew to Meet the Sudden Offensive Assumed By the Federal League, Which Is Capturing Valuable Prizes and Threatens an Invasion of the Metropolis
had to offer. Although all of tne e!uT> owns ers were very secretive about what transpired As "Sporting Life" goes to press at this conference, it was stated two or three^ the magnates of the National different propositions for peace which the League and the members of the Na~ Federals offered in Chicago were revealed. It was understood that all of these so-called plans tional Commission are in session in for peace demanded so much of Organized Ball Netc York the one for the annual that they will not even be considered. The de meeting of the senior league; the mands of the Feds were exorbitant. other to devise icays and means of combatting the sudden assaults of Devery Out of New York Club the Federal League, which appears NEW YORK, N. Y., December 8. Rudolph in anything but the moribund con Hynicka, of Cincinnati, today bought William dition the powers of Organized Ball S. Devery©s interest in tTie New York Ameri recently pictured it to be. The lat cans, according to a report at the Hotel Bel- est events and happenings in the mont last night. The erstwhile "Best Chief of Police" is said to have disposed of his 42 war situation are given below: shares after Mr. Hynicka had failed in an ef fort to get actual control of the club. For several seasons the Cincinnati resident has been trying to buy his way into a big league To War on Federal League club, and the deal which was culminated last NEW YORK, N. Y., December 8. Organ night is the result. Eddie Collins, who was in ized Ball has finally arrived at the conclusion this city, following a conference in Philadel that the Federal League must be taken seri phia, in which Ban Johnson and Connie Mack ously. Today the magnates of the National were active, is tentatively named as mar
Gaffney he will attend the annual meeting of the National League in New York next Tues PITTSBURGH PENNINGS day. The "miracle man" will be the guest National League News of President Gaffney during his stay in the Corsair Leader Declares That the Way of big city. Manager Stallings will be in Bos the Jumper Is Hard No Plungers From ton just before Christmas to attend the an o nual tijrkey dinner to be given by the Winter Pirate Craft in American League War greatest stars might be used in a deal that League. President Jack Dooley has received MORE BATTLE IN COURT FORE would build up the Cardinals. a letter from Mr. Stallings, who is at his Prosperous Bits of Base Ball News. THAT BONUS PLAN home in Haddock, Ga., saying that he had By A. E. Cratty SHADOWED President Britton, of the Cardinals, will shipped 25 young turkeys on November 25 again award bonuses to the members of his to Sunset Farm at Holliston, Mass., to be PITTSBURGH, Pa., December 7. No Or base ball club if they finish one, two, three in fattened for the Stallings banquet. ganized Base Ball magnate has thrown hotter 1915, provided his fellow magnates in the shots at the jumpers this Autumn than the LATER THE PARK SITE SECURED Pirates© veteran executive. Col. Dreyfuss has The National Commission Said to National League sanction the proposition. As rapped them for fair. Just before leaving some club owners protested Britton©s scheme BOSTON, Mass., December 7. The Bos Sunday for the annual league session Barney, Be Resolved to Carry on Another of rewarding his athletes for striving hard ton National League Club is to construct a in a spirited interview, asserted that he was in 1914, the matter will be taken up at the new park in the Allston district, where a large annual National League meeting, in New York. a stand patter on his 1903 policy; viz., that Legal Campaign to Deter Players It is probable that the idea will be vetoed tract of land was purchased last/Friday, ac no contract-jumper could ever enjoy his con and the Cardinals will be forced to play for cording to an announcement by President fidence and be on his payroll. The writer, Jumping to the Federal League* the amount of salary named in the.ir contracts James E. Gaffney. The property, .which has hearing this quip, quickly drove in this alone. When the Cardinals cinched third a frontage on Commonwealth avenue, includes query: "How about Tommy Leach?" The place in the 1914 National League race it cost a section of what was formerly the grounds of question was formulated on my firm belief the Allston Golf Club. It is nearly four miles that when Byron B. Johnson tempted John BY JACK RYDER Britton between $15,000 and $18,000. How ever, he considered it from the centre of the city, but is readily ac D. Chesbro, Jesse Tannehill, John O©Connor, CINCINNATI, O., December 7.- If the Fed cessible over the trolley car lines running et al., that T. Leach, Esq., was a member of eral Leaguers do not succeed in their quest MONEY WELL SPENT, through the new Boylston street subway. the same band of acrobats. The response for peace with Organized Ball, but are©forced and stands ready to again offer the players uncovered .a additional moneys if they prosper in the next PAGE OF SECRET HISTORY. to start the coming season on National League marathon. The idea of giving the outside of the pale, the the players bonuses, however, was frowned on PERMANENT CAMP "Leach never jumped. He wanted to; . I chances are that they will by some magnates, on the ground that play told him his contract would hold and if his have considerable difficulty in ers on clubs which were not offering money The Brooklyn National Club Has the lawyer didn©t say so he could get his un retaining title to those ball prizes became dissatisfied because a club conditional release," retorted Dreyfuss. players whom they have in which might possibly finish lower than the Choice of Desirable Quarters at Daytona, ©©Tommy had a barrister of his own picking duced to jump contracts. The non-rewarded team was receiving more money Fla,, for Exclusive Use. scan that document; ©Better stick to Pitts; National Commission and the for doing less. For that reason it is believed burgh© ©was his counsel; and the veteran major leagues have determin that some club owner will move that the handed back to B. B. J. his coin of the ed to put up stout legal battle league prohibit the awarding of bonuses, in By W. J. McBeth realm." This explanation satisfying the in in all cases of contract-jump which event Britton will not be permitted to NEW YORK, N, Y., December 5. Charles terrogator,, Col. Dreyfuss proceeded to point ers and their success last sea reward his hall players. H. Ebbets, president of the Brooklyn Na out the fate of men who left him in 1902, son would serve as an indi tionals, may establish permanent training though paid handsomely and tr-ea.ted equally cation that the leapers will so. .. Nary a one, "Lefty" Davis included, quarters at Daytona, F-la., if the scheme meets Jack Ryder have their troubles in getting .had anything now to show for their perform* into action. In all cases THE BOSTON BRAVES with the approval of Manager Wilbert Robin ance. Cbjesbro was -ruined by overwork- in pure and simple contract-jumping last year son. The matter will be decided definitely one race, something that would never have the leaping player was stopped, with the Cavort in a New Park Before the next week when the respective heads of man happened had he stood by the old ship. Un© eingle exception of Hal Chase, who was play agement confer at the league meeting here. able to deliver the goods his new employers, ing under an old 1913 contract. J915 Season Expires The Historic Old Daytona has made Brooklyn an offer to es once so friendly, cast him off. Dreyfuss CHASE©S CASE tablish permanent quarters at the popular knew that Chesbro and Tannehill contem South End Ground Passes After 40 Years beach resort. The proposition was first plated a flight, and might have forestalled was heard in one of the lower courts, and the of Occupancy. broached by Michael Shlotz, a Brooklyn it by selling them to Cincinnati, which yearn (finding was favorable to the jumper, who amusement promoter, who is wintering in ed for the duo, but he Florida. Sholtz assured Ebbets that if he was allowed to continue on his way without By Tim Murnan* STUCK TO HIS DETERMINATION further opposition, as the Chicago American would make a Spring base ball home of Day ©Club, from which he hurdled, did not care BOSTON, Mass., December 6. The passing tona such as McGraw makes of Marlin, Tex., against pact-smashers and thus lost the pair. of the old Walpole street grounds, home of the town would provide him with a Pittsburgh©s executive fails to grasp the ad enough about his services to bring the case the Boston National League teams for the into a higher court. In all cases where a FIRST-CLASS BALL PARK vantages to be gained by inducing men to decision was obtained from a United States last 40 years, was officially announced last be recreant to their trust. Once a man Court it was in favor of upholding the con Tuesday. President James E. Gaffney, of the of regulation dimensions with seating ac breaks his covenant the Bucco boss believes tract and not the jumper. In this way Mar- World©s Champions, said that they would play commodations for 1500 this year. The busi he will do it again. They are not depend Bans was stopped from playing ball and his next season on new grounds. "We have ness men of Daytona already have begun able. Aside from this factor there are other entire career blighted. The same was true nearly decided upon the site, but have ob work in the expectation that Ebbets© in points to be considered, particularly in the tained no options on the land as yet, and for matter of high salaries and time indentures. of Chief Johnson, whose chance to make that reason cannot fully announce our plans terest will assure them of a visit next Spring. good r.s a pitcher was ruined when he listen Sholtz has promised an expenditure of $7000 It is difficult to argue a practical base ball ed to the tempter and went to the Kansas at the present time," he said, adding that he on the grounds this Winter. He has assured man into the belief that the independents will hoped to start construction work about the ever get value received out of their Johnson k City Feds. The success of Organized Ball first of March, and have the new park ready a well-grassed outfield for 1915 with a grassed holding players to their contracts under diamond by 1916. The Hotel Association of venture. No man who works every three or © the law has for play in July. Until that time the Braves Daytona has agreed to provide for the ath four days is worth the sum alleged to have will use Fenway Park, the Boston Americans© been promised the speedy Senator. Even CONVINCED THE COMMISSION letes and the transportation obligations will gEounds, where the World©s Series of this be assumed by the willing boosters. The site the peerless Matty, great card as he is, that the Feds cannot hope to play any men year was played. of the proposed training park of the Dodgers doesn©t draw at the gate near like the stipend who leap signed contracts, no matter what AT THE ANNUAL MEETING is said to be an ideal one, close to the amuse assured Johnson. Hendrix, star server land the pretext. With this handicap the in of the club, held last Tuesday, President ment park and protected from the objection ed by the Feds last Spring, didn©t attract vasions of the Federals will be limited to the Gaffney and other officers were re-elected able ocean breezes by. a high embankment. $50 additional to the box office of the local C. M. Goodnow, of this city, was chosen vice Feds, even though billed in advance. Col. eecuring of those players who are not under president to succeed the late C. James Con THE CITIZENS OF DAYTONA Dreyfuss argues that, it is the team that contract. As the big majority of the real nolly. The officers are: President, James E have assured Ebbets that they are ready to arouses patrons, not one or two men. That stars have already been signed there is not Gaffney; vice-president, C. M. Goodnow meet every condition, imposed by the. Flat- team, must be a winner in the bargain. Ther.a much chance that they can induce enough treasurer, James E. Gaffney; assistant treas bush Squire. Half a dozen other Florida must be reaspn and business methods in base crack players to Jump to add greatly to their urer, Frederick R. Killeen; secretary and cities have invited the Dodgers to pay them ball. How about the presence of such es drawing powers. Those who do jump will clerk, Herman Nickerson. The Board of Di a visit and propositions have been received sential articles in these premises, viz., Koit- he, for the most part, players of the second rectors are: James E. Gaffney, Robert E. also from cities in Georgia, Texas and Mis ey, $7500; Camnitz, $6000; Oakes, $6000t or third grade and therefore not great at Davis, George T. Stallings, F. W. Woodcock sissippi. President Ebbets, who is a personal While on this subject let me say tractions. It is therefore hard to see how and Frederick R. Killeen. Woodcock is the admirer of size and strength in pitcher, is THAT PARK LOCATION the Feds are going to strengthen sufficiently new member of the board. He has been a comforted in the reports on the twirling tal to draw the crowds to their parks in large stockholder for many years and is probably ent secured by draft. Cadore, of Wilkes- is a factor in some feudal sections. Greater enough numbers to pay their heavy expenses. better known for having been one of the Barre; Toney, of Louisville; Appleton, of Pittsburgh magnates last year staked their The outlook for the independents is anything best base ball pitchers ever developed at Fort Worth; Howell, of Chattanooga; Cha- reps as prophets when they averred that hut rosy, and the player who leaps at this Brown University. J. Frank Curley, the bek, of Harrisburg; Doll, of Seattle and Don their old stamping territory on Smoky Island, time is not. branding himself as an athlete of estate of the late C. James Connolly, and ald, of Waco, are all six-footers. partially on account of its environs, was a the highest intelligence. Dr. A. M. Greenwood are the Greater Boston Jonah to sports. They now point to an ex stockholders represented at the meeting. ample in support. The Feds drew 60,000 people in the season. Of this number over CARDINAL CHAT PRESIDENT GAFFNEY REMAINED 14,000 attended the first and second games in town until Thursday assisting his agents of the race. After that a gradual decline in shaping up the deal for the site of the pro The Once Famous Outfielder Through as set in. The Nationals have a magnificent Some Important Developments Regarding posed new ball park. As yet President Gaff plant and a situation without a peer. Here©s ney and President Lannin, of the Red Sox, a Giant and Released Outright Because the Composition of the Team Expected to nave not aiscussea tne matter 01 piaymg at an idea how the Pirate domicile is viewed. have not discussed the matter of playing at He Failed in the Role of Pinch Hitter. A well-known business man who accosted a developr>/>i7»tno at tnetho iNauonalISJalfnnaT LeagueT excmr meeting,IVWffnw championsFenway Park, believes but thethat owner will ofbe the easily World©s ad- Pittsburgh club official at a foot ball game remarked: "Forbes Field is a monument to By Clarence F. Lloyd- * - justed. Mr. Gaffney said that he had learned By Heywood Broun its creators. Name me one city in America that leading citizens of Boston intended to NEW YORK, N. Y., December 5. Mike where outdoor sports are more enjoyable than ST. LOUIS, Mo.. December 7. President protest against the proposed changes in the Donlin is once more an ex-Giant. He has in this stadium. Accessible to a marked de © fichuyler Britton and Manager Miller Hug- bleachers at Fenway Park. "I think it received his unconditional release, and unless gins will represent the Cardinals at the im gree, with overhead protection, and appoint would be an outrage on Joe Lannin to com some club in the National League claims him ments high class in every particular, it©s no portant National League meeting in New pel him to take down those pavilions, which within the usual ten days he will bg a free York Tuesday. Britton left town for New wonder you have a marvelqus patronage of are new and perfectly safe," said Mr. Gaff agent. As a player Mike©s loss means little the fair sex." York on Sunday noon, arriving in the Gotham ney. ©©There is no need of any such action, now; as a personality much. His departure metropolis Monday, whiles Huggins will jour and I c»n©t see how anyone can ask to have will rob the games here of color, both local KONEY©S FAT CHECK ney alone from his Cincinnati home. ©©I it clone. It would be a very costly piece of and linguistic. To see Mike on the Polo Every day Ed Koney©s case become? more expect this meeting to be one of the most business for Mr. Lannin, and no one would Grounds, striding away from an umpire, was entertaining. Something will be doing in important ever held,©© said Britton Tuesday. be better for the trouble." to get the impression that the "man was a this affair er.e the chime sounds for a base ©©I ca-nnot say whether attempts will be made VIEWS OF LEAGUE POLICY consummate actor. Yet in vaudeville Donlin ball race. That©s a certainty if guesses are to renew peace plans, but I do know that if was every inch a ball player. Once a truly any good. Though the Fed contingent asserts the Federal League is ready to continue the President Gaffney said that Manager Stall- great outfielder, Mike has tarried in the big that Koney didn©t leave Organized Ball un war it will find a willing enemy in Organized ings has some trades in view and intends to leagues long beyond the days til the club employing him had failed to make Base Ball." strengthen the Braves for next season, as OF HIS PLAYING WORTH. good on certain of its obligations, it is de REGARDING THE MAGEE CASE, he feels that the National League will be creed on fine authority that the giant first stronger all around than it was last season. Although not famed in his early days for guard accepted a check from the Fed club President Britton said that he had little President Gaffney is not in favor of reduc careful living, he is in point of service one doubt that Magee had signed with the Brook some days before his National League agree ing the prices or increasing the number of of the oldest players in the game to-day. ment expired. This voucher was on a Smith- lyn Federal Club, but that he might still re games in the World©s Series. ©©I think we Like Kipling©s Mulvaney, Mike has seen the spect his prior St. Louis contract and play field street bank and was for $5000. Wheth have the ideal conditions, and will so vote league change from colonel to drummer boy er it is advance lucre or merely a bonus with the Cardinals next season. At any rate at the meeting, unless the American League not once but scores of times. And like Mul Mr. Britton will not give up hope of Magee© s the deponeth saith not. The stalwart ex- magnates can show me something that I am vaney, Mike has shown an .enormous aptitude Pirate endorsed the check with a pay to the return until he actually plays in a Brooklyn not wise to," he said. President Gaffney for getting into scrapes both on and off the uniform. After that it will over with Ma order of hig better half. She is said to have also is not in favor of reducing to 22 the field. One of the fastest of diamond stars in secured the money, also $1000 additional, gee so far as Organized Ball is concerned, if number of players a club can carry during his early days, Mike©s speed began to fade Mr. Britton has his way, as he says that for negotiating the transaction. Organized the playing season. He figured that 25 would three seasons ago, but he could still hit the Ball also knows the date of Koney©s check. rather than take back players who have be the proper number, as that was the limit ball so far and so cleanly that he had no jumped he would" quit the National League. These afe just a few of the facts that may before the advent of the Federal League. trouble in keeping his batting mark above come out in event of litigation. Koney was Mr. Britton intends to fight any attempt to .300. He came to the Giants to act whitewash players who have left his club THE FEDERAL LEAGUE WAR under suspicion for a long spell and the for the Federals. ©©Rather than take back a no longer greatly interests President Gaffney. SIMPLY AS A PINCH HITTER minions of Organized Ball can be called upon contract-jumper I would jump but of base Speaking on this topic Mr. Gaffney said: "I and it must be confessed that in one depart to hand over evidence as to Eddie©s associ ball," Mr. Britton is quoted as saying. doubt if the Federal League will be mention ment of this function he more than made ates. Their names and vocations are of im ed at the big meeting next week in New port. So will be other details connected READY TO MAKE DEALS good. Never did a player realize so keenly York by those interested in Organized Base as Mike the dramatic possibilities of a march with the after-game hours of the veteran. Mr. Britton says that there may be some im Ball. The Federals are now doing the best to the plate with three men on bases. But The Pittsburgh men say that portant deals made at the National League they can with a lost cause, trying to save the New York public demands a happy end THE FEDS ARE WELCOME meeting. He already has some deals in the something out of the move that should never ing, and these Mike could not furnish. Too making, but has turned these over to Mana have been started. If the public really wants to Koney at $f500 per season, but just th« often the curtain came down with©the three same the impression prevails that he won©t ger Huggins. Mr. Britton wants a shortstop the newcomer, he is bound to stay; but it men still on bases and the hall high in the and another hard-hitting outfielder. Phila has shown that it has no sympathy. with the be permitted to cavort around diamonds in. air above the heads of the inftelders. Or, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without delphia, Cincinnati, Brooklyn and St. Louis methods used, and the major leagues will more often yet, the balls were in the mitt of are ready to do some fancy trading, Mr. Brit simply attend to their own business and by having the pleasure of telling his story to a the catcher and Mike was arguing with the big-wig and toga wearer. If Koney can ton said. He also said that he wanted in- furnishing high-class base ball will soon have umpire about it. Donlin hit for just .161 fielder Dick Egan, of the Dodgers. He ex the game back where it was two years ae;o." play in this State after accepting $300 for last season, yet there are few fans who will an option on his services for 1915 in a pact pects to juggle various players until he gets MANAGER GEORGE STALLINGS© PLANS not be sorry to see him go, but the umpires his man and he intimated that some of his that doesn©t possess a 10-days© clause, then Manager Stallings has notified President are resigned. where does law come in? Lajoie was en- DECEMBER 12, 1914 SPORTING LIFE joined on a clause with five-fold less mu problems Manager Moran faces in rebuilding tuality. The Pittsburgh Club refused to leap his team. National League Pitching Records into court to secure redress until last April. MAGEE©S SPLENDID RECORD That plunge at Hot Springs was not taken Magee went down in the records as an extra until an emissary of the independents had ordinary ball player. Shifted from pillar to Following are the official records of National League pitchers who participated In 15 or more games made himself most obnoxious. He persisted during the 1914 season, aa promulgated by Secretary John A. Heydler. In computing this record all runs in haunting the stopping place of the Pirates post and playing in the outfield and three of scored were charged against the pitcher except thoss resulting from fielding errors and passed balls. Ko endeavoring to have them take strolls, etc. the infield positions, with which he was totally runs were cluirged that scored after chances ,bad been offered fielders to retire the side. The percentage The desire of the Corsair management was unfamiliar, the slugging outfielder still man ©is based on the least number of earned runs per nine-inning game. To/ «rrive» at this percentage thw©total directed toward having the aged to bat .314. This switching had no ef earned runs were divided by the number of innings pitched; then multiplied by nine to find the pitcher©s for a complete game. PLAYERS PUT THEIR NAMES fect on his nerve, as he played with spirit and cheerfulness all through. He made more base RECORD OF PITCHERS WHO PITCHED IN AT LEAST FIFTEEN GAMES ARRANGED ACCOBDtNG toward one aim, namely, that of preparation. hits than any batter in the league, 171, and They therefore frowned on side issues that also was far ahead in total bases with 277. TO PERCENTAGE OF EARNED RUNS PER NINE-INNING GAME. might detract from the object of the jaunt. He finished second to Cravath in home runs This agent of the opposition scorned hints with 15, Cravath having 19. Magee also made to vamoose, etc. The situation was cer 39 doubles and 11 triples; was second in runs tainly annoying. Some people might have scored with 96, and had 25 stolen bases and Player-Club. hired a slugger to say "git"© to the tempter. 14 sacrifice hits. In addition to this, Magee Not so with the Pirate management. They played a rattling fine game in every place he elected to follow the sensible course that of was tried and worked with might and energy going to law, a step not taken until patience to pull a poor team up into the first division. Do»k, St. Louis ...... had ceased to be a virsnre in any manne , His work effectually put a quietus to the old .Tames, Boston ...... shape or form. The result is familiar to belief that Magee was a sulker and a hard Pfeffer, Brooklyn ...... base ball followers. Col. Dreyfuss says he player to handle. Vaughn, Chicago ...... never had occasion to regret his move in the LOCAL JOTTINGS Sallee, St. Louis ...... Arkansas courts. .Some criticism of his Cooper, Pittsburgh ...... President Britton, of St. Louis, is still Zabd, Chicago ...... action at the time nettled the Pirate boss, after Sherwood Magee, despite the fact that l>ut he avers that "if he had it to do over Rudolph, Boston ...... he no longer has Lee Magee to use as bait in Perritt, St. Louis ...... again there would be no change in his a deal. He says he would rather have the Alexander, Philadelphia .... course." Phillie outfielder than any man in the league. Tesroau, New York ...... NUGGETS Lefty Baumgartner, the young University Strand, Boston ...... A young hurler named Darney, from out of Chicago pitcher, has notified local friends Griner. St. Louis ...... that he is a hold-out, owing to the fact that Harmon, Pittsburgh ...... Bill Doak©s way, called on Col. Dreyfuss Cheney. Chicago ...... Saturday. The youth is hopeful for 1915. he had his salary cut in half during last sea son, when he was pitching fairly good ball for Douglass, Cincinnati ...... He has the physique and no doubt sufficient a youngster. Maycr, Philadelphia ...... ginger for a fine future. Adams, Pittsburgh ...... Fish, the young catcher, signed by Manager Tincup, Philadelphia ...... Col. Dreyfuss has just received copies of Knabe, of the Baltimore Feds, is a Philadel the "Tageblatt" from Germany, also a mis Arnes, Cincinnati ...... phia High School boy, and a brother of Eddie Rculbach, Brooklyn ...... sive saying that "most of his best friends of Fish, a former star Princeton University Aitrhison, Brooklyn ...... youth have fallen on the field of strife." A catcher. Humphries. Chicago ...... French aviator tickled Freiburg with several Charley Dooin, the former manager of the Tyler, Bfcfton ...... bombs recently. Phillies. is not worrying about base ball. His Schneider, Cincinnati ...... Jim Jerpe is holding down his job O. K. vaudeville work is suspended for a time owing Wiltse. New York ...... Led by his faithful better half, the sightless to other business claiming his partner, Jim Hagcman, St. Louis-Chicago base ball paragrapher makes daily trips to Conzelman, Pittsburgh ...... Corsair and Fed headquarters, fans for a MeCool, but Dooin is hustling for a suitable 1©cnUin, Cincinnati ...... time, gleans bits of gossip and then has his moving picture theatre investment and says MeQtiillan. Pittsburgh ...... consort play the typewriter. Jerpe©s grit is that when he finds it he will retire. Ragan, Brooklyn ...... certainly admirable. Mathewson, Now York ..... Like Vincent Campbell, Conzelman lost his Robinson, St. Louis ...... A GIANT SHOCK Lear, Cincinnati ...... heart to a Pittsburgh girl. Joe will wed a M^arnuard, New York ...... fair miss living on Alliquippa street, situated Lavender, Chicago ...... on Varsity Hill, in full view of Forbes Field. The Hurdle of Pitcher Marquard to the Demarce, New York ...... "Hardly any use of holding a league Kantlehner, Pittsburgh meeting; nothing to do," commented Col. Federal League, Despite a Contract Hav Alien. Brooklyn ...... Dreyfuss, as he grabbed up his portfolio and Matteson, Philadelphia ..... started for New York. Barney had three or ing Two More Years to Run, the Sea Fromme. New York ...... four sample schedules drafted for tender to son©s Greatest Shock. BaumgartncT, Philadelphia . confreres. Early for time-tables, yet no harm Sclnnutz, Brooklyn ...... in discussion. Stcole, St. Louis-Brooklyn .. By Harry Dix Cole lUu-ker, Brooklyn ...... NEW YORK, N. Y., December 7. The Fed Tingling, Cincinnati ...... eral League Producing Company presents Crutcher, Boston PHILADELPHIA POINTS Richard Marquard, the eminent actor-ball Pierce, Chicago ...... 30 Perdue. Bo** on-St. Louis player, in his latest role entitled © ©Hurdling Marshall, Philadelphia ...... The PhiUies Also Figure fn the Rumors an Iron-bound Contract." Little else is be Oeschger, Philadelphia ...... ing discussed at metropolitan fanning bees Smith. Charles, Chicago Owing to Recent Federal League Activ except the latest move of the Giants© elongat Rixey, Philadelphia ...... ities The New Manager Keeping His ed^ southpaw. It will be remembered the O©Tcole. Pittsburgh-New York Giants had quite a time signing Marquard a Cocreham, Boston ...... Strengthening Plans In Reserve for the couple years ago and it was only after "Sin ister Dick" Kinsella had been dispatched BASE-ON-BALLS AND STRIKE-OUT RECORDS, 1914 Present. to San Francisco that the Rube was finally The official club records of bases on balls and strike-cuts, graded© according to most baees on brought into the fold. Mindful of this ex and least strike-out!", respectively, are as follows: By Thomas D. Richter perience, the New York Club was particu CLUB B©ASE-ON-BALLS RECORD CLUB STRIKE-OUT RECORD larly careful to be sure there were absolutely PHILADELPHIA, Pa., December 7. Once Bases Pet. No. Pet. more the Phillies are apparently the object no loopholes in the three-year contract signed Club. No. on to Club. No. Strike to of the gun-fire of the Federal League, and by him last Summer in Cincinnati. Beside Games. Balls. Game. Games. outs. Game. tightly clenched in the fists of the rumor- the regular contract there was Chicago ...... 156 501 3.21 New York ...... 156 479 3.07 artists. According to various reports, the A PERSONAL AGREEMENT Boston ...... 158 502 3.18 Brooklyn ...... 154 559 3.63 Quakers are to lose Hans Lobert, Charley Philadelphia ...... 154 472 3.06 Chicago 156 ©977 3.70 Dooin and Baumgartner, the young pitcher, to between Marquard and the New York Club New York ...... 156 447 2,87 Philadelphia 154 570 3.70 the Federals, while Eddie Burns, Rixey and a whereby the pitcher was absolutely assured St. Louis ...... 157 445 2.83 Pittsburgh . 158 «08 3.83 few others are on the trading block, if the of his salary for the next three years, no Cincinnati ...... 157 441 2.81 Boston .... 168 617 3.91 matter what happened. All of which seems Pittsburgh ...... 158 416 2,63. St. Louis 157 fll* 3.9-1! various reports have any foundation. How to point toward Marquard©s playing with the Brooklyn ...... 154 376 2.44 j Cincinnati 157 627 3.99 ever, the officials of the Philadelphia Club Giants or sitting idle during the seasons of are holding their own counsels, denying every 1915 and 1916 unless he should be traded INDIVIDUAL BASE-ON-BALLS AND STRIKE-OUT RECORDS rumored trade, or Federal League leap, and during this period. However, in the latter Records of players who played in at least 40 games, arranged according to number of games played. biding their time until the National League event, the club securing his services would Mast bases on balls: Huggins, 105 in 14S games; Saier, 94 In 153 games; G«orge Burns, 89 in 154 games; meeting this week. When this issue reaches have to live up to the obligations of the con Evers, 87 in 139 games. The individual records: its readers, a change of front will probably tract Marquard has with the Giants, so he Player-Club. G. Player-Club. G. BB. SO. have been effected in the Quakers, for Man seems to be Carey, Pittsburgh ...... 15(! Whitted, St. Louis-Bbston .. 86 18 21 ager Pat Moran has undoubtedly some im Maranville, Boston ...... 156 Murray, New York ...... 86 9 7 portant deals under way. The veteran catcher PROTECTED IN ANY EVENT. .Miller, J. B., St. Louis ...... 155 Itobertson, New York ...... 82 10 26 has not been working with the club for these On the other hand, the club is equally pro Burns, George, New York ..... 15t Devore, Philadelphia-Boston 81 22 19 past few years without knowing pretty thor tected and should have very little trouble in Goode, Chicago ...... 154 Wingo, St. Louis ...... SO 18© 17 oughly the strong and weak points of the restraining the player from appearing with Wilson. St. Louis ...... 154 Mowrey. Pittsburgh ...... 79 22 20 various players, the men who can be depended the Brookfeds next season. However, Mar Konetchy, Pittsburgh ...... 154 Deal, Boston ...... 79 ©20 upon to pull with him, and those who quard has not helped his popularity with the Saier, Chicago ...... 153 Archer, Chicago ...... 79 9 9 Loach. Chicago ...... 153 Me Lean, New York ...... 79 4 9 WILL BE STUMBLING BLOCKS New York fans by his latest move, and his transfer to another team, if a suitable deal Cutshaw, Brooklyn ...... 153 Hoblitzel, Cincinnati ...... 78 26 26 in his effort to turn out a winning team. Smith, J. C., Brooklyn-Boston. . 150 Berghammer, Cincinnati 77 10 18 could be arranged, would occasion no sur Wagner, J., Pittsburgh ..©...... 150 Mitchell. Pittsburgh ...... 70 16 16 Moran can be a stern leader if occasion re prise in the local sporting world. Just how quires, and it is a safe bet that he will not Cravath, Philadelphia ...... 149 Ilyatt, Pittsburgh ...... 74 7 It Mr. Ward will secure the return of the $1500 Huggins. St. Louis ...... :.. 148 Hummel, Brooklyn ...... 73 16 25 tolerate any player who is not giving his best advance money (the bait which hooked Mar Moran, Cincinnati-Boston ...... 148 Coleman, Pittsburgh ...... 73 15 33 services to the club. The first local rumor of quard©s signature to a Fed contract) we have Schmidt. Boston ...... 147 Gilbert, Boston ...... 72 26 34 the week arose over the visit of President not yet figured out, but we suggest he con Magee, S., Philadelphia ...... lit! Daniels, Cincinnati ...... 71 19 40 Baker, of the Phillies, to Pittsburgh. It was fer with C. H. Ebbets, who Merkle, New York ...... 146 Kellogg, Cincinnati ...... 71 14 28 at once reported that he had gone there to Zimmerman, Chicago ...... 146 Burns, E., Philadelphia .... 70 20 13 sign Lobert, who is still out of the fold, and IS TRYING TO COLLECT Doyle, New York ...... 115 Myers, Brooklyn ...... 70 7 24 who has been reported in the Federal ranks at the trifling sum of $15,000 from Mr. Garry Wheat, Brooklyn ...... 145 Twombly, Cincinnati ...... 68 14 27 various times. However, this was promptly Herrmann for services which J. Tinker never A©iox, Pittsburgh ...... 143 Bates, Cincinnati-Chicago ... 67 29 18 denied by President Baker, who said that his rendered. The Federals are the cause of both Magee. L., St. Louis ...... 143 Irelan, Philadelphia ...... 67 21 22 Niehoff, Cincinnati ...... 142 O©Mara, Brooklyn ...... 67 16 26 visit to his old city was for the purpose of arguments and the amounts are the same, ©61 settling the affairs of the late Will Lock-e, Mr. save for a single cipher, a mere nothing, so Kelley, Joseph H,, Pittsburgh .. 141 Riggert, Bropklyn-St. Louis . 9 34 to speak. Mike Donlin has received his un Evers, Boston ...... 139 Tingling, Cincinnati ...... 61 9 15 Baker©s predecessor as head of the Phillies. Groh, Cincinnati ...... 1S©9 Whaling, Boston ...... 60 21 28 Then came the visit of Manager Knabe, of conditional release and although we are all Herzog, Cincinnati ...... 138 Dugey, Boston ...... 58 10 15 the Baltimore Feds, to this city, his confer sorry to see him go, it must be admitted he Becker, Philadelphia ...... 138 McCarthy, Pittsburgh ...... 57 6 17 ence with Charley Dooin, and the signing of failed to equal Harry McCormick in the role Schulte. Chicago ...... 137 Williams, Chicago ...... 53 13 13 Chief Bender by the independents. This de of Colonel Pinch. The latest mail brings the Bt-ck, St. Louis ...... 137 Getz, Brooklyn ...... 55 15 veloped the belief that Dooin, Baumgartner intelligence that the Giants have signed No. Lobert, Philadelphia ...... 135 Miller, Otto, Brooklyn ...... 54) 20 and Magee would also take the leap. Of the 51, a recruit pitcher named Press, from Jeiv B©esicher, New York ...... 135 Leonard, Pittsburgh ...... 53 21 trio, Dooin is the only one confessedly at odds sey©s amateur ranks. Flctcher, New York ...... 135 Dooin, Philadelphia ...... 53 14 with the local management. He claims that Sweeney, Chicago ...... 134i ChenSy, Chicago ...... 50 Marquard. Defends His Course Myera, New York ...... 134) Johnston, Chicago ...... 50 he should Paskert, Philadelphia ...... 133 Collins, Pittsburgh ...... 49 BE GIVEN HIS LIBERTY CHICAGO, Ills., December 8. An affidavit Dalton, Brooklyn ...... 128 James. Boston ...... 49 in consideration of his 14 years© of service in which R. W. Marquard declares he is under Howdy. Boston ...... 128 Mayer, Philadelphia ...... 4S with the Phillies, and the fact that he was no binding contract with any club other than Stengel, Brooklyn ...... 126 Alexander. Philadelphia ..... 48 one of the few stars who remained loyal to the Brooklyn Federals was received in the Itolan, St. Louis ...... 126 Ames, Cincinnati ...... 47 office of President Gilmpre yesterday, at Byrne, Philadelphia ...... 126 Dressen. St. Louis ...... 46 the National League in its war with the tached to the document in which the New Daubert, Brooklyn ...... I2fi Uhler, Cincinnati ...... 46 American League, a decade ago. He has the York pitcher agrees to play for the Wards. Mann, Boston ...... 126 Sallee, St. Louis ...... 46 support of the great majority of the right- The affidavit was made out in the office of Lndenis. Philadelphia ...... 121 McQuillan, Pittsburgh ...... 45 thinking fans of this city in this. The publi John M. Barber, a notary of Wcstchester Connoljy, Bwton ...... 120© MoHwitz, Chicago-Cincinnati 45 cation of the official averages of the National County, New York. Gilmore displayed the Martin, J. C., Boston-Philad©a. 116 Douglass, Cincinnati ...... 45 League during the past week has given the Stock, Now York ...... M<5 Mensor, Pittsburgh ...... 44 local fans plenty of food for thought and affidavit as an answer to charges that Mar Snodgra*?, New York ...... 113 Rculbach. Brooklyn ...... 44 shown them quite clearly why the Quakers quard was under contract with the New Clark, Cincinnati ...... 113 Reed, Philadelphia ...... 44 finished down low in the second division, and York Nationals, hence could not legally join Oorriden, Chicago ...... 107 Harmon; Pittsburgh ...... 44 also directed their attention forcibly once the Brooklyn team. The Federal president Egan, Brooklyn ...... 108 Pfeffer, Brooklyn ...... 44 more to the fact that the Phillies have in their also displayed a contract in which Ed Kon- Gilson, Pittsburgh ...... 102 Rudolph, Boston ...... 43 etchy, of the Pittsburgh Nationals, agrees to Bresnahan, Chicago ...... 101 Fischer, Brooklyn ...... 43 ranks the greatest all-around, ball player in play for the Pittsburgh Federals. Snyder. St. Louis ...... ; 100 Kiilifer, Cincinnati ...... 42 Sherwood Magee. The Phillies led the Na , « Kiilifer, Philadelphia ...... 98 Vaughn, Chicago ...... 43 tional League in team fielding in 1913, and Hedges After Spring Camp Cruise, St. Louis ...... 95 Tcsneatt. New York ...... 4©2 also accepted far more chances than any other Gonzalez. Cincinnati ...... 95 Mathewson, New York ...... 41 club. This was due in a great measure to FREEPORT, Tex., December 7. Robert Miller, Roy, Cincinnati ...... 9-;; Yon Kolnitz. Cincinnati ..... 41 the presence of Doolan and Knabe in the in Lee Hedges, president of the St. Louis Ameri McC©arty, Brooklyn ...... 90 Perritt, St. Louis ...... 41 field. This year, the Phillies finished last, cans, k here looking over a prospective site Cather, St. Louis-Bojrton ...... 89 Benton, Cincinnati ...... 41 the wretched work of the infield shattering for Spring training quarters for the St. Louis Grant, New York ...... 88 Adams, Pittsburgh ...... 40 average to bits. This is one of the team. Butler, St. Louis ...... 80 Cooper, Pittsburgh...... ,., 40 SPORTING LIFE DECEMBER 12,
short-lived Union Association the organiza RED REVELATION tion which lured Henry V. Lucas to a career which cost him all his millions chasing the elusive dollar as a base ball magnate. It was To give Pleasure to those Cincinnati©s Tumble Is Made Plain By the a losing chase for the St. Louisan. He never, pirit caught up to the dollar and, like other St. Dope The Cause Is No Mystery Louis members of the Class in Harrowing Ex we Love or whose Weaklings at Bat How War-Time Sen periences, who succeeded him, base ball proved an expensive recreation. But that isn©t Friendship we appreciate sations Affect Redland Umpires Enjoy telling of the Umpires© Club. This organiza tion is unique. It is a splendid band of real ing Life. good fellows who have solved the problem of cultivating a closer friendship and mutual By Ren Mulford, Jr. sympathy, for if any class of mortals have to CINCINNATI, O., December 5, Redland©s stand for a lot of uncalled-for abuse and criti JET us help you to carry out the idea by acting graduates of the College of Bug-Dope were up cism it is the judges of play. ^ as your messenger with just the right thing to their figurative knees in figurative clover MULFORDISMS this week. Secretary John A. Heydler waited What©s in a name? Walter Johnson was to make the Christmas time really joyful. until all the pigskin kickers had faded off the one of the burlesque bright lights with the gridirons before he sprung the first instal Winning Widows but it wasn©t the dealer in Boxing Gloves Striking Bags ment of National league averages. In the Senatorial curves. revelations made therein was bared the real Joe Kelley, the Smoketown philosopher, is secret of the Beds© fall from early contenders rather rough on Lee Magee, and advises him Skates, Golf and Tennis Equipment for first place honors to last place in the race. to have his- head examined. Many a man of Under the direction of Manager Herzog, the greater experience than Lee has fallen for Reds started off with all the excitement of a $2000 cash in hand. Some fellows would Foot Balls Base Balls Sweaters general fire alarm. They tumbled over all take a chance on going to Sheol without prophets. They stuck in their spikes and skates for half as much. scrapped their way topward. Not a few Looks as if the Happy New Year of 1915 and many other things to gladden the heart of man or boy changes were made and lemons began to ripen was going to be very fat for the base ball in the Garden of Hope. Cincinnati©s com lawyers. The "Injunction League" has a big Write for a Spalding Catalogue — it posite swatting average of some of. the regu schedule. •will offer you many suggestions lars on the infield and in the suburbs is as The Dove of Peace seems to have about as slim as the living skeleton of the old museum much chance as a Christmas turkey. days. No major league team since Cain bat Bert Niehoff proved the great disappoint ted Abel over the head ever had a cluster of ment of last year and third base is one of the A. G. SPALD1NG & BROS. first basemeii who were quite as weak in stick- positions not yet regularly assigned. work. To look at the Heydler credits, one After the New York experience meet, Man Minneapolis London might really imagine that the Reds at the ager Herzog may have something to say which New York Washington St. Paul Bristol initial corner in their assault on the pitching Newark, N. J. Pittsburgh San Francisco Liverpool will cheer up the drooping spirits of the fans Philadelphia Atlanta they faced went to the attack armed with who seem to think the Red outlook looks like Chicago Seattle Birmingham potato-masher©s! Dick Hoblitzel, who joined a total eclipse. Boston Los Angeles Manchester the active members of the Sons of Swat when Cincinnati has revised the old, old story of Buffalo St. Louis Portland, Ore. Edinburgh he faced American League pitching for Boston Rochester Milwaukee New Orleans Glasgow exclusively equipping league teams with home Syracuse Indianapolis only turned up a .210 credit while a Redleg. talent. Good Winter fodder, but as impossi Cleveland Dallas Montreal At that, he had the edge on two of his suc ble as running an ice works in Hades. Albany Denver Toronto cessors. Kellogg©s best was .175, and Fred Detroit Columbus Salt Lake City Sydney Mollwit3S©<©.rept in with .160 after the disabling Cincinnati Louisville Paris of the big German, Col. Graham, of Virginia, Baltimore Kansas City was secured as a fill-in, and he was another BROOKLYN BRIEF weakling, although he went "Hobby 11 20 points better and wound up with .230 to his President Ebbets in Favdr of Team Reduc iliiiiiiiiiiui© credit. But think of that for a collection of tion His Reason for Such an Economic averages for first base a position which in to the latest mail from uessed. According to Bresnahan©s repeated the lexicon of success must be filled by a Move The Superbas© Spring Training ever, according :atement there is no one on the team who heavy artillerist. For 1915, to warble Joe Darby©saroy s Patch.i-ittuu. Ollie has thrown away the ill not be traded if in his opinion it will Emmet©s old yodling gem, "CJimb Up," those Place Still Unnamed. utches he has worn since that bad accident icrease the playing strength of the outfit, Reds will have to get their hooks on some ist Summer and says he will be running >r Roger is out fur the 1915 pennant and be gentleman who can safely punch the ball as By Abe Yager round like a two-year old in a week©s time. eves he has "the makin©s." With President well as cover ground around the initial can BROOKLYN, N. Y., December 7. Can a If he comes back with the "pep" he dis ©homas as chaperon, Bresnahan left today for vas. ball team win the National League pennant played last Spring, "Robby" wonH need six rcw York, to attend the annual pow-wow. AS REDLAND SEES THE FIGHT with 21 players provided the other seven intielders and will doubtless welcome an offer ©hey were accompanied by President Chiving- Money talks. And a large bundle of cash clubs are similarly equipped? Boss Ebbets for one of his surplus gardeners. That Mar sn, of the American Association, and Presi- in hand makes more noise than a boiler-shop thinks it can and he is going to the annual quard incident reminds one of the Alien and ent O©Neill, of the Western League. Man working full time. The Federal League re confab of the older organization on Tuesday Fischer affairs, though Brooklyn let Frank ger Clarke, of the Pirates, passed through fuses to accept the immortelles which Organ fhockful of all sorts of arguments as to why and Bill go, while New York is liable to gh7e lie city last night on his way from the Kan- ized Ball is clustering about the sepulchre of his plan to limit major league teams to that the Feds a battle for the Rube. The Brook as farm to New York, to see what©s doing m lyn owners were invited by President Tener he way of trades. Clarke settled the report their disappointments. The Feds tire not go number of stars should be adopted. Just to to decide whether they wanted to fight for ing to be blown off the earth by the mere forestall any remarks to the effect that the -hat Wagner was going to retire from the assertion ©©They©re through, 1 © and the pro Flatbush Squire is seeking to economize, he the battery, as provided by the argreement ame by declaring that if it was true he did phecy, "They©ll never open their gates requests©that the insinuation be refuted be among the league magnates, and they very ot know it. The report was started by tha again." Balldom never batted an eye when fore it has a chance to get properly hatched. calmly told the President iscovery that Wagner©s name was left off the acquisition of Eddie Plank was an Nothing of the sort. The National League is TO LET ©EM GO. he Pirate reserve list, either by accident or nounced. In the natural course of events, well able to carry any number of players, Alien got $1000 advance money and Fischer iecause there is no need to put it on in order Father Time will tie a knot in Plank©s wing but Ebbets argues, and with much reason, $1500, but they made no affidavits to the ef o retain the shortstop©s services. Even if which has been rendering such good service that nine pitchers, three catchers, five in- fect and the Superbas had no hold on them. ie were a free agent it is doubtful if anyone ever since Appqmattox. But Redland capi« fielders and four outfielders are enough for They had a three-year contract like Mar ould tempt Hans away from Barney Dreyfuss. tal of the Organized Base Ball universe gave any first-class club. He might even be in quard, but simply went their way unmolest Jefore leaving for New York, President a hard gasp when Walter Johnson took to the duced to drop a pitcher for a pinch hitter ed and unmourned. Being that Marquard is Thomas gave out hurdles. The warriors in the Federal League The manager should be extra. Further argu a Giant and has a rep, there may be a fight. THE CUB ITINERARY ment is that in the days when clubs were are doubtless sorry they started. They The National Commission has a nice little war ov the Spring training trip. It has been re« couldn©t have picked a more inauspicious limited to 18 players fund for such purposes and the lawyers won©t duced to a safe and sane basis wifh the time for a scrimmage. With Uncle Sam a bit THERE WERE FEWER ACCIDENTS turn down a generous impulse. They like .pprpval of Manager Bresnahan. Only five groggy under an epidemic of closed shops, than are seen nowadays with the limit a the legal battle over any old thing, ball play ities are to be visited for exhibition pur short time, and bearing a burden ef an un 25 after May 15. Why? Because the regu ers preferred. oses on the way back from training camp and paralleled war tax in an era of peace, the con rhe Cubs will be kept in the South until ditions for waging a successful war of ag lars are more prone to look on accident: gression could not be worse. The defection of more seriously with the bench densely popu PLANS FOR CUBS ight on top of the championship season. Be the Washington©s bread-winner will certainly lated with substitutes. Not that they ge© ginning on March 1, when the players will be give the old leagues something to worry about hurt intentionally or even fake injuries, bu >rdered to be ready to start work at Tampa, as Luke McLuke puts. it. Cincinnati has with plenty of pals ready to jump right ii Undisturbed By the Sensational War Hap i month will be spent in the Florida training and fill their positions, it is only natura ;amp getting into condition. Whatever games been alive with rumors that sonje of the Fed that they should take the rest cure when penings, President Thomas and Manager ire arranged by the Winter Base Ball Asso- backers were s©o hard hit last season that a ever opportunity affords. Ebbets would g< iation of Tampa will be played for the number of mortgages had been plastered on further and have the squad for the Spring Bresnahan Perfect Their Spring Train senefit of that organization, which guarantees their properties. The revival of the attack, practice trip limited to 31 and no more. He ihe expenses of the Cubs while in Tampa. however, proves that there are a few more insists that managers are compelled to take a ing Plans. Then, on March 31, the players will start stray simoleons deep in the old Fed sock, lot of excess players South, many of whom North. The first stopping place will ba and as long as the digging is good the final are in each other©s way most of the time. A By I. E. Sanborn .tlanta, on April 1 ; then two games in Birm- outcome of the fight remains veiled. To save manager can pick out the CHICAGO, Ills., December 6. While the iKham, on April 2 and 3 ; to be followed by millions invested thousands must be spent, rest of the base ball world was throwing fits BAD FROM THE GOOD a Sunday game in Nashville, on April 4. The arid the angels among the Feds are using the er the renewed belligerency of the Federal Cubs will double back to Chattanooga, to play only weapon that ever won a fight among the in a couple of days, yet he has to hold onto League, President Thomas, of the Cubs, went couple of games on April 5 and 6, then jump promoters of the national game the good old them until the season is well under way. ilmly ahead last week, arranging for next Memphis for four games on April 8, 9, 10 mazuma. Charley will try to get "Robby" to agree lason. With a confidence bom of ironclad id 11. From there the team will be taken FATTED CALF OR FREEZE-OUT? on only 30 players for the Superbas© Spring mtracts with all the stars on the Cub roster Chicago for the opening. April 7 may be training this coming year, a big reduction President Thomas announced the complete list filled, but not unless it fits into the schedule It was Mother Goose who, in the years from the 57 varieties that once upon a time agone told us of the lost sheep of Little Bo- of players, old and new, following it up with already planned. were on the Brooklyn roster. "Robby" has >mplete details of the Spring training trip I | peep and the good old dame advised: "Let only -34 to pick from, which means that he Thirty-five men, including Manager Bresna ©eni alone, and they©ll come home, bringing will be asked to chop off four before the ban, are under contract or reservation to the NATIONAL LEAGUE NOTES their tails behind them." Some of the Feds annual migration to the Southland gets under Chicago Club at present. This is one man who deserted Organized Ball and are abont to way. As about four are destined for the receive the Degree of the Ax, are looking long under the former limit, which permitted 35 Maybe the Cincinnati Club dispenses with scouts ami Newark Indians, there won©t be much chop players and a manager to be reserved. Thaf the belief that it can©t finish any lower without them. ingly toward the old environment while they ping for "Robby" to do. Later, however, are humming "Home, Sweet Home." Among limit was suspended when war broke out Roger Bresnahan declares he is prepared to sacri- when he has to wield the axe to the tune of Consequently, it is safe to say the Chicagr the Feds to be counted out there is no little 10 more provided the Ebbetsian plan is flce any of his 15 pitchers for an experienced second concern felt. They are hoping that history adopted by the league he will have his work Club has a baseman. will repeat itself and that the elect who are cut out for him. There are about 18 pitchers SMALLER SQUAD OF ATHLETES ©Everybody admits that Bill Klem is a good um gathered under the banners of Organized Ball in the Brooklyn stable, making eight to go. in tow than any other big league team. Th pire." says a Chicago newspaper. We didn©t even know will put on the Prodigal Son and welcome Rumor has it that Callahan, purchased from complete roster follows: Manager Roge he was sick. them to a feast of fat things. In the past Newark and slated to" return, is flirting with Bresnahan; catchers. Archer, Hargrave am Some one politely inquired of Iiarry Md>a.n if ha there has been no hesitation about granting the Feds. Should he jump, "Robby©s" job Tyree; pitchers, Cheney, Pierce, Humphries was drinking anything this Winter. He replied: forgiveness to any player who could still play will be made a bit easier. When Ebbets© Vaughn, Smith, Stack, Lavender, HaKeinan "Yes anything." ball. Just now, however, there isn©t so much plan goes into effect if it ever does the Adams, Buckles, McConnell, Robbins, Stand Andrew Freedman, owner of the Giants from 1&S3 of that old kindliness of heart in evidence. limit of 21 must be adhered to after May 15, ridge, Schorr and Zabel; infielders, Saier to 1!W1, broke into print recently. He was best man Organized Ball was stung too often and in too even though one of the farmhands is brought Zimmerman, Sweeney, Corriden, Phelan, Der at Richard Croker©s wedding. many places to forget. Redland fans are be back to relieve an injured man. It will be rick, Bues, Fisher and Keating; outfielders Rube Marquard. -Tr., take it from his father, is ginning to wonder whether the Fed discards up to the manager then to give one of the Leach, Schulte, Goode, Knisely, Williams almost big enough to pitch. There is nothing in will have a chance at the fleshpots of Organ regulars a vacation, either temporary or per Johnston and Allison. Fifteen of the 35 play heredity. The boy uses his right arm. ized Ball, or be compelled to go to work. manent. ers are pitchers and practically all the nev It has been announced officially that all of tha GOOD CHEER FOR UMPIRES THE SOUTHERN TRAINING TRIP men are of that persuasion. Catcher Tyre< Cincinnati Reds, except Charley Herzog. Leon Ames, was with the Cubs in the Spring and wa Tom Clark and Fred Mollwitz have -been signed for Clouds may hover over the devoted heads Nothing new has developed regarding the of Cincinnati©s umpire©s during the season. probable Superba camp, but Daytona is run optioned out to Atlanta, from which team h 1015. Occasional squalls may send their rest-dis was recalled. The same is true of Pete All: Roger Bresna.han is hoping that George McConnell, ning a good first and will get the plum if the son, except that he was planted in Memphi the former New York American piU-lior. will show turbing echoes into the nights of the judges inducements are right. "Robby" ha^ been of inlay, but Cincinnati©s arbitrators believe for the season. The infielders were all " some of his form with the Cubs that he displayed last telegraphed for to attend the league meeting season at Buffalo. in ©organization and the social side of clean, and get in line for the big campaign. May hand at least part of last season. Of sporting life. On two occasions this Winter, THE SIX NEW PITCHERS Trainer I>oo Hosfcins. of the Reds, will coach th« be there will be some deals, though nothing basketball and track teams of Wllminjrton College, at the umpires of Redland have gathered to definite has transpired. The report that in the list, Adams comes from the Indian gether and listened to reminiscences from two Wilmihffton, N. C.. for the. rest© of the -Winter. Doc as Cutshaw and Reulbach are in the market for apolis team, of the American Association sumed his duties on December 7. battle-scarred members of the professional a swap has been officially denied and nothing Buckles from Medicine Hat, where the bliz guild. At the first get-together, Umpire Billy Bill Kellogg, who finished the season at flrtt base is known at headquarters about the desire of zards are born; McConnell from Buffalo, c for the Cincinnati Reds, is working for a railroad com Carpenter, of the Southern League, who the St. Louis Cardinals to get hold of Dick the International League; Robbins from Sag pany in New York this Winter. Bill is an expert spends his Winters in Cincinnati, pulled the Egan. Brooklyn is ripe for deals, however, naw; Standridge from San Francisco, an ticket-seller and his services are always in demand, lid off memory©s box and dug in for some in if the dealing is favorable, though Egan may Schorr from South Bend. Buckles and Rot teresting tales. Last week, Billy Hart, who "Red" Murray got into a slight automobile .iam at not figure, as he shaped up well in the Fail bins are left-handers, and the rest hurl fron s home in ramira,_ according to a friend of .lack©s has been an honor to base ball for 30 years and looks as though he will prove a valuable the North side of their bodies. Wh;it ths ho wrote to Secretary Foster about the accident. for he began his career away back in ©84, asset in the coming race. roster will look like if Manager Bresnaha :urray escaped from his smash-up with a f*W when he made his professional debut as the SHORTSTOP OLLIE O©MARA gets a chance to do any trading at the Na Iwirling member of the battery of Hart and tional League meeting, this week, can only be Continued on nineteenth page Owens wijth. Cincinnati©s team, in the ill-fated, will be back next Spring with bells on, how ^DECEMBER 12, 1914
Byrne, Robert. Philadelphia 22 35 37 Ziromennan. Henry, Chicago 118 14©1< 197 Leach, Thos. W., Chicago. 16 25 26 Dolan. Albert, St. lx>uds.. 27 23 49 According to Mathewson the Former Na SHORTSTOPS American League News tional League Champion Team Needs Player-Club. G. PO. A. Wagner, John, Pittsburgh. . 132 322 424, Pitchers More Than Anything Else. Miller, John, St. Isolds .... o M©GRAW ALSO INTERESTED NEW YORK, N. Y., December 5. Ac Fisher. R. T., Chicago .... Herzog, C. L. Cincinnati .. A GREAT BASE BALL PARK FOR John J. McGraw is very hopeful that Com- cording to Christy Mathewson, who occasion Maranville, W. J., Boston.. ally has time between his various enterprises Magee, S., Philadelphia... iskey may attend the meeting here. The to talk a little Winter base ball, the greatest Beck, Zinn, St, Louis .... FARRELL©S CLUB leader of the Giants is anxious to discuss in need of the Giants for a pennant-winning Martin, John C.. Philad©a, detail the proposed trip of the Giants and team next year is more good pitchers. "Of Butler, Arthur, St. Louis.. White Sox to South America next year. "We course, there are a few weak spots that Mc- Fletcher, Arthur, New York 185 299 446 have a tentative itinerary arranged,©© said Graw would like to strengthen in the defense, Gerber, Walter, Pittsburgh. 17 31 62 The New Yorks to Have a New McGraw the other day, "but there are any but in my opinion that is secondary to the O©Maja, Oliver. ©Brooklyn.. number of details yet to be worked out. All need of effective pitching, 1 © said Mathewson Egan, R. J., Brooklyn .... sorts of propositions have been made to its. Berghaiiime-r, M. A., Cin... Field* Capable of Accommodating the other day. "We©ve got a club t^hat can Elberfeld, N., Brooklyn .... Barney Oldfield and Beachy desire to go hit and make runs, and when a club can do Corriden, John M., Chicago. along to entertain the natives of the southern that it can usually win if the pitching is Derrick, Claud, Cln.-Chl... 80,000 Persons, the Construction continent with motor and aeroplane racing. anywhere Grant, Ed, New York ..... Several well-known billiard experts wish to NEAR UP TO THE MARK. Reect. Milton, Philadelphia.. of Which Begins Next Spring* go along for exhibition side attractions. How Zimmermari, H. Chicago.. ever, I think it would be best to confine our I want to be considered impersonally in this, enterprise strictly to the national gsyne." because I know that I will get no better as OUTFIELDERS By Heywood Broun I grow older, but I am not figuring on my Player-Club. G. PO. A. (There appears to be a misunderstanding about the own case. I am speaking of the youngsters. Murray, J. J., New York.. 49 56 2 NEW YORK, December 7. If the plans of alleged National Commission meeting on December 7. If McGraw can develop even one good man Hummel, John E.. Brooklyn 19 28 4 Prank Farrell go through New York will Secretary Heydler, of the National League, said last out of the bunch that he will take to Marlin Mitt-hell, Mike, Pittsburgh. 76 174 1.1 have a stadium next year which will make Saturday no call for a Commission meeting went the chances of the Giants will be 10 per cent, Wilson, J. O., St. Louis .. 154 312 34 through his office. la fact, he said that President brighter. If he can pick up two well, we©ll Gilbert, Lawrence, Boston.. 60 79 14> the Yale Bowl look like a Teuer did not expect to arrive in New York until Mon Snodgras*. F. C., New York 96 200 11 drinking cup. The president day night. Editor "Sporting Life.") win; that©s all. I did not have as good a Cruise, Walt on. St. Louis.. 81 158 6 of the New Yorks has owned year as I had hoped for last season and Miller, Roy, Cincinnati ... 4.7 79 2 the big plot at Kingsbridge, neither did Marquard. Tesreau was better Knisely, Pete, Chicago .... 17 36 3 between 225th and 227th than ever, but it was impossible for him to Connoily, Joseph, Boston .. W8 168 19 streets, for some time, and MORE SUGGESTIONS CARRY THE WHOLE THING Daniels, Bert, Cincinnati .. 71. 144 7 Magee, Lee. St. Louis .... 102 210 14 there have been various spor on his shoulders." "Don©t you think Me- Costello, Daniel. Pittsburgh 20 29 3 adic bursts of building en President Ban Johnson Favors the Afaoliton Graw has two or three good ones that are Mensor, Edward, Pittsburgh 25 61 2 thusiasm. According to A. practically sure next season?" I asked. Leach, Thomas. Chicago .. 1S6 321 16 N. Gitterman, of 51 East 42d of Spring Inter-League Games Between Matty merely smiled. "Do you recall," he Twombly, G. F., Cincinnati 68 111 11. street, a real estate man, the American and National Leagues and asked, "a single Spring ever passing with Killifer, Wade. Cincinnati. 37 55 5 who sold the Kingsbridge plot out our feeling sure that we had a wonder? Carey, Max. Pittsburgh ... 154, 318 23 to Mr. Farrell, the present a Shorter Championship Schedule. And do you remember how it usually came CaUier, Ted, St. Louis-Bos. 70 106 © 8 campaign of construction will out?" There is no doubt, though, that Mat Riggert, .T., Brooklyn-St. L. 50 78 G Frank Farrell be hurried to completion. By W. J. McBeth ty believes that Big Bill Ritter has in him Dalton, Jack, Brooklyn ... 116 240 7 Seemingly Mr. Farrell does NEW YORK, N. Y., December 5. Inter- Stengel, Charles. Brooklyn. 121 173 15 not intend to be caught unawares when the the making of a great twirler, and he also Myeis, H. H., Brooklyn ... CO 102 4 league Spring exhibition games in major thinks well of Schauer and Schupp. Wheat, Zaric, Brooklyn . .. 1*1 331 21 New Yorks win the American League pennant league cities will be vetoed if the radical ele Collins, Edgar, Pittsburgh.. 49 02 8 for the new field, according to tentative plans, ment is able to sway t\e sentiment of the Bescher, Robert, New York 126 208 14 will seat 80,000 persons comfortably. There National League in annual meeting here next NATIONAL LEAGUE FIELDING Paskert, Geo. Philadelphia 128 (103 19 will be room to leave a space for standees on week. Because of the somewhat apparent lack Whitted, G.. St. Louis-Bos. 4.1 84 4 Saturday afternoons and double-headers. Work of interest owing to the Federal enterprise Dolari, AlDe.rt. St. Louis .. 9C 182 10 is to be begun in the Spring and the park last season, Ban eTohnson took the stand that The Work of the Players of the Senior Schulte. Frank M., Chicago 13-1 217 9 will be ready in the Fall unless it seems the public was getting too much baseball. He Major League in the Field During the Mann, Leslie, Boston ..... 123 273 24 likely that the New Yorks are to get in the argued that the edge was taken off the annual Bums, George J., New York 1-54 326 1.9 World©s Series, in which case it may be pos openings by early, games, which did not scale Moran, J. H., Clncin.-Bos. 148 234 15 sible to finish the job a little more quickly. 19 J 4 Championship Season. Robertson. David. X. Y.. . 71101 13 financially to regular scheduled contests and BecUer, Beals. Philadelphia 126 270 17 Transportation facilities for the mammoth that a very few of the ante-season city cham By Secretary John H. Heydler Kelley, Jcs. H.. Pittsburgh 13-9 319 15 stadium are excellent, for in addition to a pionships paid. The smaller cities, with rep Murray, James, Boston .... convenient subway station at 225th street, resentation in only one major leagae, suffered Herewith are given the official fielding aver there is a station of the Putnam division of ages of all National League players who par Williams. Fred, Chicago .. directly as a consequence. Johnson made Magee, S., Philadelphia .. the New York Central close at hand and sev ticipated in 15 or more championship games Dugey, O. J., Boston ..... eral trolley lines. The field will be construct THIS POINT SO STRONG during the season of 1914. Analysis of the Uhler, Maurice, Cincinnati. ed with a view to its possible use for one or at the annual meeting of the American League figures shows that as high a standard was Goode, Wilbur, Chicago . more of the big foot ball games. In the in Chicago that the club presidents of his maintained in the fielding department in 1914 Cravath, C. C., Philadelphia 143 205 meantime the New Yorks will try to do the circuit promised to do all in their power to as in the preceding year. * Johnston, James, Chicago.. best they can do with the limited seating ca restore all the old-fashioned enthusiasm that THE TEAM FIELDING Lohr, Howard S.. Cincinnati pacity of the Polo Grounds. Never since the attended the official openings of the major Devore, Josh. Phila.-Boston In team fielding, in 1914, the Pittsburgh Bates, J. W.. Cincin.-Chi.. days of Babel has the clamor for big build leagues. Of course, it will be necessary for team, which was last in batting, was first Collins. Wilson. Boston ... ings been more widespread. Philadelphia is the National League club presidents to act in fielding, as against third last year. St. Marsa.ns, A., Cincinnati .. said to be considering the construction of a in conjunction with them. In the last several Louis was again second with .964, as against LaRoss, Hairy, Cincinnati. huge stadium, and James E. Gaffney an years it has been customary for the rivals .965 in 1913. Boston, the tail-end fielder of nounced last week that the Boston Braves of Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis and in this CATCHERS would have an immense new park in July. city the New York Americans and Brooklyn 1913, was third in 1914. New York was Player-Club. G. PO. A. E. TC. P.©t.PB. Almost in the centre of the diamond which again fourth, same as in 1913. Brooklyn Kafora, Frank, Pitts... 0 32 1.0-00 1 Nationals to complete their training in an gained a peg, being fifth this year as against Whaling Bert, Boston. 59 272 91 7 370 .981 6 is to be built on the New Yorks© new field, interleague series. In many instances con sixth last year, exchanging places with Cin Snyder, Frank, St. L. . 98 419 1-10 12 561 .978 8 at Kingsbridge. there once stood a tavern tracts .have been signed for definite periods. cinnati, which dropped from fiftlf to sixth Killifer. Wm.,. Phila... 90 464 154 14 632 .978 2 where Edgar Allan Poe was wont to loaf. It These, of course, place. Chicago was seventh and Philadelphia, Bvesnahan, Roger, CM. 8-j 36o 1.L3 11 4S9 .978 10 is to be hoped that the tradition does not MAY NOT BE REPUDIATED the leader of 1913, finished at the tail in 1914. Coleman, Robt.. Pitts. 72 223 68 7 298 .977 5 cling to the spot, which is just about midway Gibsoii, Gee., Pitts. .. 101 358 126 13 497 .974 10 between first and second base. without mutual consent. The management of The official figures follow: Clarke. Thos., Cln. ... 106 448 132 1.6 596 .973 13 the New York Nationals always has opposed Teim. An-her. James, .Chi. .. 76 SC7 105 13 485 .973 16 the idea of an ante-season test and last year Pittsburgh ... JlcLcan, John, N. Y... 74 211 42 7 260 .973 2 went so far as to cancel the usual Yale pre St, Louis .... Mycrs. J. T.. N. Y... 1>2G 487 150 20 C57 .9©0> 5 AID OF COMISKEY liminary in order to enhance the value of its ]>oston ...... MeCarty. Lewis, Brook. 84 3.98 117 16 531 .970© 8 home opening. The Philadelphia clubs came New York ... Gowdy, H. H., Boston. 115 475 131 21 647 .96-8 10 Will Be Required to Smooth O"t the Rough j to the conclusion last year that public interest l! rookly n .... Dnoin. Charles. Phila.. 40 150 52 7 209 .907 3 r>. i it. A i TIT ! did not justify a meeting. The Boston fan.% Cincinnati ... MilUr, Ot©.o, Brooklyn. 50 2,33 65 11 R!09 .964 7 Places ot the American x-eague in IMew have not been affli cted by the alleged nuisance Chicago ..... Winso. Ivey. St.. Louis 70 272 93 16 381 .958 6 Philadelphia, . Flsclicr. W. C., Brook. 30 13G 45 8 189 .958 4 York, and National League in Chicago. because until this season the Braves usually were buried somewhere in the cellar. James THE INDIVIDUAL FIELDING Gonzalex, if. A., Cin... S3 252 101 17 370 .954 15 Bums. Ed, Philadelphia ,-..© ISO 72 14 26fi .947 0 By W. J. McBeth E. Gaffney and Joseph J. Lannin might reap In individual fielding, during the 1914 sea- Haigrave, E,, Chicago. 16 34! 6 3 43 .930 I a harvest now in a Spring series, but both eon. Lee Magee, of St. Lgmis, led the first NEW YORK, N. Y., December 5. The have declared that they will support the move basemen for 39 games, but Konetchy, of Pitts PITCHERS National and© International Leagues will not ment for the suppression of Springtide ac Player-Club. G. PO. E. TC. Prt, burgh, was the real leader. Evers, of Boston, Adams, Chas., Pittsburgh.. 40 have the limelight all to themselves in the tivities. topped the second basemen. Alex. McCarthy, C-iMizclman. J <.©«.. Pittsburgh 33 next week©s meetings in New York. Ban ALSO A SHORTER SCHEDULE of Pittsburgh, was the titular leader of third O©Toole, M, Pitts.-X. Y.. 29 Johnson announces that he is coming East The reform wave of economy has struck the basemen, but Lobert, of Philadelphia, was the Hueker, G. N., Brooklyn.. 1.6 for a special meeting of the National Com actual leader. John Wagner, of Pittsburgh, Smith, Chas., Chicago .... 16 American and National Leagues so hard that led the shortstops. Murray, of New York; Baumgartnev. S., Phila. . . 15 mission next Monday. What Ban has not a limited schedule, as well as a limited ros Mitchell, of Pittsburgh, and Wilson, of St.- Matteson, H. E., Phila. .. 15 announced, but what his friends know is ter, has been suggested. For many years Ban Louis, led the outfielders. Kafora, of Pitts Harmon, Robt., Pitts burgh. 37 the probability of Charles A. Comiskey com Johnson has favored a schedule of 140 games. burgh, was the titular leader among catchers Ciutcher, Rieha.rcl, Boston.. 33 ing©, ,too. The prospective visit of Johnson But the advent of the Federal League made for 17 games, but of the four catchers who Giincr, D. D., St. Louis.. 37 and Comiskey is interpreted as a move to that scheme impractical for two good reasons. caught in over 100 games, Myers, of New Rcbit©son. J. H.. St. Louis. 26 The independents have adopted the long sched Alexander, Grover, Phila... 46 clear up both the local American League situ ule and it would no©t do to permit them to York, was the leader. The official averages Mc.Quillan, Geo., Pittsburgh 45 ation and the unpleasantness of the National follow: operate the first two weeks without opposi Sallee, H., St. Louis ..... 4fi League problem in Chicngo. While President tion. The best players of the National and FIRST BASEMEN Lavender. Jarnes. Chicago.. 37 Farrell, of the New Yorks, gives every inti American Leagues have been signed at ex Player-Club. G. PO. A. E. TC. Pet. Rudolph. Richard., Boston. 4.2 mation of a man determined to remain in ceptionally high salaries. These are paid on Ma#ee, Lee, St. Louis .. 39 41i2 28 1: 441 .998 Pfeffer, E. .T.. Brooklyn .. 43 charge of the New York Americans, it. hag Konetchy, Ed, Pittsburgh 154 1576 5)3 8 167" .095 Humphries, Bert. Chicago. 34 been learned that William S. Dc-very has put a seasoi! and not on a monthly basis, as in Daubert, Jake, Brooklyn. 320 1097 48 8 115.3 .39.1 De-ma ree, Al, New York .. 38 a price on his stock, reported to be 46 per most of the minors.. Lopping two weeks off Miller. John. St. Louis. . 911.019 57 81084 .flf-i:©, Fromme. Arthur, New Y©ork 38 cent. So far nobody has been discovered the season would be ©handing the athletes half .Srtimldt, Chas., Boston.. 14i7 1485 88 Lfi 1589 .99
team were the sole topic of discussion during and the more is believed to be their master BROOKLYN©S BLOW a Ions auto ride, Walter S. and "Columbia stroke since Tinker was lured away from the Eddie" being the sole occupants of the car. Brooklyn Club a year ago. There seems to It was sent broadcast at the time that Col The Capture of Rube Marquard a Stir lins was to be a Tip Top in 1915, but later be no doubt that Johnson will give the Federal ring Sensation to the Metropolitan Dis an announcement came from the Philadelphia League more tone than any other player they American League Club that there was no could get, with the possible exception of Cobb trict The Facts in the Case Reprisal or Collins. It was Johnson who brought the &2\ truth in the story, because Collins had just for the New York©s Club Seduction of signed a long-term contract with the Ath Washington Club into prominence in recent letics. Now it leaks out that Collins did years, and he was worth a mint as an at Pitcher Ritter. not sign any long-term contract with Mack, traction. He has been one of the greatest and it is said that the Wards are holding off drawing cards in the American League, and By Wm. J. Granger on the announcement of their manager be the announcement that he woul©d pitch always brought out large attendances. It is believed ; BROOKLYN, N. Y., December 7. Things cause they believe that they have a chance to -^> get Collins. that he will draw especially well in such cities have started lo happen with a vengeance as Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Baltimore, Indianapolis , around these diggings. The signing of Rube and Kansas City, where he has never appeared Keg. U. S. Pat. Offlca, Marquard by Robert B. Ward to pitch for BUFFALO BUDGET heretofore. ©. the Brooklyn Tip Tops was the biggest base "CHIFEDS" INCREASE STOCK THE VICTOR TRADE MARK bal.l sensation that has happened in this Stockholders of the Chicago Federal League t wn in years. Incidentally, the sensation Bedient, Caldwell and Wingo Surely Land Base Ball Club met on December 4, after the ON A THLETIC SUPPLIES spread to Manhattan; in fact, the Giants ed By the Club No Chance for Peace announcement of the signing of pitcher Walter Stands for . were ^staggered by the news that one of Mc- Johnson, and voted an increase of $150,000 Graw©s stars had gone over to the Federal According to Official Declaration. in the stock of the club, raising its capitaliza Highest Quality and Satisfaction League. Signing Walter Johnson and Kddie tion from $250,000 to $400,000. It was an FULLY GUARANTEED Plank were master strokes on the part of the By Edward Tranter nounced that $100,000 of the new issue was 1©eds, but it had been admitted for some time Official Outfitters fof the that these two would eventually line up with BUFFALO, N. Y., December 6. Ever Since subscribed in the first 15 minutes by present the new league, so the actual signing of the the return of President William E. Robertson, shareholders, and that $50,000 of the stock Federal League pair did not create the sensation that the of the Buffalo Federal League Club, from the would be put on the market in $100 shares, signing of Marquard did. According to the Chicago session, there has been much specula no one person to be allowed to buy more than tion in base ball circles as to the identities ten shares. papers the New York National League Club of several prominent players who are believed Victor Sporting Goods Co. intends to put up a stiff fight to prevent to have been- grabbed from Organized Ball by AFTER TWO MORE STARS Rube from playing with the Tip Tops. The the Buffeds. Three well-known stars that Charles Albert Bender, Connie Mack©s In New York Club claims Marquard©s contract have been reported quite frequently as Buffeds dian pitcher, will sign with the St. Louis i Springfield, Mass. has two more years to run and that it does for the 1915 season are a certainty, accord Federals within a few days, according to not contain ing to President Robertson. They are Hugh President James A. Gilinore, of the Federal THE TEN-DAYS© NOTICE CLAUSE. Bedient, of the Boston Red Sox; Ray Cald- League, who, on Saturday afternoon, received But, on the other hand, Rube assured Robert well,, of the New York Americans; and Ivy a telegram from Baltimore announcing the be a star a day jump from the ranks of Or B. Ward that he was bound to the Giants by Wingo, of the St. Louis Nationals. The con fact. Bender, the message said, was eager to ganized Base Ball to the Federals for at least- the. .reserve clause only, and he signed an tracts of these three stars are in the safe of join his team-mate, Eddie Plank, on the St. the next two weeks. This was the gist of a affidavit to that effect. Marquard came to the Buffalo Federal Club. President Robert- Louis team. Bender is one of the pitchers statement last week by Phil Ball, of the ©St. the Feds of his own free will. He was not son admitted Business Manager Richard Car- upon whom Manager Mack asked waivers a few weeks ago. It has been reported for sev Louis Federals. "We do not want a law sought after by any one in the Brooklyn roll is also after several others. He declared suit over Baker," said Mr. Ball. "We don©t Federal League Club. A week ago he called the club is now dickering for the engagement eral days that the independents were upon Robert B. Ward and informed the head of one of DICKERING WITH THE CHIEF. want any more lawsuits than are necessary. I have reason to believe, however, that we of the Brooklyn Club that he would like to THE SENSATIONAL SHORTSTOPS . Bender recently went to Gettysburg to see can get Baker without the chance of beaten discuss terms for pitching for the Tip Tops, Plank, and an agreement as to what course lie said he was tied to the New York Club of the big show and two outfielders, but he afterwards in tho courts." Baker, Mr. Ball would not say one word that would indicate they would now pursue may have been decided said, asked officials of the local Federal club by the reserve clause only. He was told to upon at that time. Otto Knabe, manager of come back in a few days to talk over the who they are. A little tip for readers of if they could use him. The only hindrance, "Sporting Life" is this: One of the most the Baltimore Federal League Club, was in Mr. Ball said, is the 10-days© clause in Bak matter again. Friday he paid another visit this city early last week. Otto is said to to Robert B. Ward and said he was willing prominent player-managers of the National er©s contract. Lea©gue is now almost within the net of the have approached Charley Dooin and Bender to sign right then and there. First he signed with Federal League offers, and he also is said A STAR A DAY an affidavit that he was not under contract Buffeds. He is well known to fandom, but the management is not prepared to reveal his to have declared that he was after pitcher "Plank," continued Mr. Ball, "was the to the New York Club in a legal way and Bauingartner, a young southpaw of the Phil- first star to jump. Next day it was Johnson. then signed a Brooklyn Federal League Club identity. There will be a big surprise for the base ball world if the Buffeds manage to land lies. Marquard followed and Saturday it was Ben contract. It was Walter S. Ward, the treas der. This will continue each day for at least urer of the Tip Tops who made the formal this chap. He played around New York a deal last season. There is little prospect of peace, two weeks." Mr. Ball, on the day that. announcement of the signing of Marquard. Plank jumped, made the "star-a-day" state Walter declined, to say what salary Rube judging by the tenor of President Robertson©s SL LOUIS© STORY remarks upon his return from the Chicago ment. He is the biggest money man in the would receive with the Brooklyn Club and St. Louis organization and financially a part also to state how long the meeting. He issued a statement to the fol lowing effect: "It means just what we said As to How Walter Johnson Came to Go to of the backbone pf the league. Events ©So CONTRACT HAD TO RUN it would mean, far have borne out every advance statement the Chicago Club, While Eddie Plank the St. Louis magnate has made. He also other than to say that it was a term contract. WAR TO THE END, After signing, Rube disappeared to avoid the Went to the Terriers. said there is a "hole" in Marquard©s con rush of base ball writers that he knew would which means until we are accorded equal and tract and that Brooklyn will have no trouble be headed his way once the news leaked out. full recognition by the National and Ameri By Clarence F. Lloyd in keeping the Giant. It is said that Walter Johnson©s first break can Leagues and participation in the World©s ST. LOUIS, Mo., December 4. Walter JOHNSON GLAD TO JUMP with the Washington Club came a few years Series. It is our expectation and hope that Johnson, pitcher of the Washington Ameri Mr. Ball also states that Manager Tinker, ago when he asked for an advance on his a majority of the teams which our league can League Club, yesterday signed a contract of the ©Chifeds, has informed him that Walter salary to buy some farm land. Johnson is will put into the field next year will be su with the Chicago Federal League Club for Johnson has given him authority to make a said to have been turned down with the re perior, not in imagination, or on paper, but $20,000 a season for two years. While the public statement to the effect that he is glad mark that the Washington Club was not in in the opinion of the fans, to any team that cloal was completed by Joe Tinker, at Coffey- to get away from Washington, and more than the banking business. According to all ac may win the pennant in either of the two ville, Kan., it was engineered by Phil Ball, of glad to play in the Federal League, after the counts, Marquard©s break with the New York older leagues. We have the Federal League the St. Louis Federals. Ball made, the an abuse he had been subjected to. in Washing Club was for the same reason as Johnson©s on a sound footing; we have the money; we nouncement here last night and at the same ton for merely asserting his natural desire and with the Washington Club. Rube is said to have the hearty and genuine support of the time told tha inside of one of the most re American right to improve his condition and have gone to the officials of the New York fans, and we will have the ball clubs. Just markable base ball deais in the history of the to make the most of his labor. Club recently and asked for $1500. He was watch for announcements of players from game. Johnson will play two years for Chi turned down, being told that his work the this time on." Speaking of the work, of cago at the same annual salary he could have past season did not entitle him to any favors ACQUIRING NEW PLAYERS, signed with the St. Louis Club for three years A STOCK INCREASE at the hands of the New York Club. The President Robertson said: "We are after a thj latter part of October. By holding off turndown riled him so that his friends to pair of outfielders and we are also dickering Johnson Ijst $20,000.; Incidentally, Johnson whom he told of the occurrence were not with 0:10 of ths best shortstops in the big USED THE FEDERALS The Baltimore Club to Consider Such a. surprised when they learned that he had show, so-called. If we can land him, our Lopped to the Federal League. as long as possible in an effort to hold up the Move at the Annual Meeting of the team will beat any in the league. Just think, Washington Club- Ball stated last night that REPRISAL FOR RITTER©S FLOP we shall have as pitchers, Russell Ford, Fred Johnson©s final proposition to Griffith was: Stockholders on December 1J. The signing of Marquard is another case Anderson, Hugh Bedient, Ray Caldwell, "$15,000 for one year, ©$36,000 for three of ©©he who laughs last laughs best.©© To Heinie Schulz, Harry Moran, Gene Krapp, years, or $50,000 for five years." Griffith©s By C. Starr Matthews wards the close of the past season pitcher Courtney Woodman; catchers, Ivy Wingo, reply was that he did not want to buy the BALTIMORE, Md., December 5. When Bill Ritter, who did some good twirling in Walter Blair, Art Lavigne; Hal Chase, Bill whole State of Kansas. Johnson then signed the stockholders of the Baltimore Federal the Tri-State League, was turned over to Louden, Clyde Engle, Fred Smith, Tom to play with Tinker©s club. The latter part League Club gather at the club offices in the the Giants. Bill evidently did not like the Downey, ns infielders; and Charley Hanford, of October, Fielder Jones and Ball conferred Union Trust Building for their first annual contract offered him by the New York Club Joe Agler, Tex McDonald, Bill Collins, and with Johnson at Fort Smith, Ark. They made meeting they will be called upon to elect and came over to Washington Park to dis Del Young for the outfield. With more to him a flat offer of $60,000 for three years, a new board of directors and then consider a cuss with Walter Ward the terms the Brook come, we would seem to bo pretty well forti place the money in a bank so that he could proposal to increase the capital stock. The lyn Club was willing to give him to pitch for fied." Emphatic denial of the story from St. not lose, and $10,000 of it in cash. Johnson capital stock now is about $300,000, and the Tip Tops. The Brooklyn offer was so Louis, that the Buffeds had signed shortstop said he would give them his answer later. He something less than $40,000 additional is McBride, cf Washington ; Ping Bodip, of the much better than what he was offered by the WIRED THE OFFER TO GRIFFITH, desired. This money, in the opinion of the New York Club that he signed with the White Sox, and Ray Collins, of the Boston directors, is required as a working fund and Brooklyn Club. It seems that at the time Americans, was made by Mr. Rooertsou. who refused not only to meet it, but to ap an insurance policy as well. New players Ritter was not yet 21 years old and the New proach it. Johnson still hesitated. This was are needed to strengthen the team and there York Club was tipped off to this fact. The the situation when the Federal League officials is no doubt that they can be secured. There New York Club solicited the aid of Ritter©s CHICAGO CHEERFUL met in Chicago on November 28. That after will be no trouble about father to bring Bill back into the New York noon Ball wired Johnson for a "Yes" or a fold. Ritter, Sr., evidently has a lot of con "No" answer. He received no reply. Ball INCREASING THE CAPITAL STOCK, trol over his son, for Bill is said to have re The Acquisition of Walter Johnson Con then told the league officials that he was either, for the club is in good financial con pudiated the Brooklyn contract on the sidered a Master Stroke in the Windy through with Johnson, and he said that any dition. It doesn©t owe a cent., which speaks grounds that being a minor he had no legal body could have him at $60,000 for three quite well for the first season out, when it is right to sign any contract without City Chicago Club©s Capital Stock in years. Charles Weeghman, of the Chicago considered that grounds and stands had to be HIS GUARDIAN©S PERMISSION. Federals, announced in the meeting that he built and players paid very large salaries creased. would take Johnson at $20,000, but he did and many other expenses which fall upon a Following the return of Ritter to the New not want him for new club taken care of. By increasing the York Club the Wards were given the merry By H. D. Johnson MORE THAN TWO YEARS. capital stock the club will be in a position, ha-ha by the followers of the Giants. But CHICAGO,, Ills., December 6. Returning | to go upon the market and land the players the Wards have the laugh now, for instead of to Chicago on Friday with Walter Johnson©s Ball then waived all claims on Johnson and they need. The fund really acts as an in getting an untried quantity like Ritter they signed contract in his pocket, Manager Joe agreed to aid Weeghman and Tinker to get surance policy in that it is quite _ as much, have landed one of the Giants© stars in Tinker invited any team pilot in Organized the "Fireball King." Yesterday©s signature a reserve as anything else, and with it the the person of Marquard. It is needless to Ball to show a pitching corps superior to the to a Chicago contract was the result. Ball Terrapins always will insisted, however, that if he waived his rights say that John McGraw would be willing any one. to be offered by the Chicago Federals in HAVE A BANK ROLL day to trade Mr. Ritter for Rube Marquard. 1915. Besides the blonde Walter, the Chifeds to Johnson he should have the pick of other There was a lot of gush the last week to the have A. Rankin Johnson, who beat Walter in star pitchers signed. He was offered Plank, to do business with instead of touching their effect that Lee Magee had not signed with a few hurling duels; Claude Hendrix and Ad who really was supposed to go to either Brook earnings. The. new stock, if issued, will be the Brooklyn Federals and also that if he Brennan, with prospects bright that Mordecai lyn or Chicago, He wired Fielder Jones and offered to stockholders first, and they will be did sign he would insist upon being made Brown will be added to the staff. Tinker re Jones agreed to take Plank, who was then able to take it up if they desire. The Ter the manager of the Tip Tops. But Lee, the fused to give out the figures in Walter John awarded to the St. Louis Club for its part in rapins went through one season successfully other day, put a stop to all that rot by an son©s contract, but guesses ranged from $15,- signing Johnson. as a big league team and the first year in any nouncing that it was true that he had signed 000 to $20,000 a year. line of business is the hardest. The big work with the Brooklyn Federal League Club and has been accomplished. Every stockholder, further that he had not been promised the JOHNSON LEGALLY SIGNED BAKER NEXF of course, is entitled to attend the meeting management of the Tip Tops beyond a prom "The best talent in the country examined and" cast his vote, but as the offices are ise by Robert B. Ward that if he was made Walter Johnson©s 1914 contract with the rather small proxies have been sent to each manager he would be paid a higher salary Washington American League Club, and ad Magnate Ball, of St. Louis, Declares That of the 200 or more persons financially inter than his player©s contract called for. vised us that the star,pitcher was free to the American League©s Star Slugger Will ested in the club. THE TIP TOPS© MANAGEMENT sign with jjiny club he pleased for 1915," THE PLAYER QUESTION James A. Gilmore, president of the Federal Take the Leap to the Federals Within "Touchin" on and appertainin© to," as League, said today in reply to the threat of President Carroll W. Rasin, of the Balti our old friend, Bill Devery, "the best chief the Washington Club officials to appeal to the Two Weeks. more Terrapins, announced upon his return, New York ever had,©© was wont to say, the courts to prevent Johnson from jumping to from the Chicago meeting that the Terrapin Wards, while they refuse to discuss the man the Federals. "We would prefer not to go to By Marion F. Parker management so far has been unable to in ager question just yet, must have in mind terest any of the players of organized base court about it, but if the Washington Club ST. LOUIS, Mo., December 7. J. Frank for the job some- big star of the National or insists on spending money for litigation we ball. He declared, however, that the club the American League whom they hope to cap lin Baker, one-time World©s Series fence- was on the market for a good catc© ?r and a will meet them. Johnson will play with the breaker, will leap from the Mackmen to the ture before long Robert B. Ward says that Chicago Federal League team next year and pitcher. He was very anxious to -ecure a neither Magee nor Hoffman was ever prom St. Louis Federals. He will take the jump seasoned southpaw. Baltimore fa believe the year after, as his contract with us is legal sometime within the next two weeks. Chief ised the management of the Brooklyn team. and will stand every test." that Knabe vyill try to arrange a . \de for It is a well-known fact that one day last Bender, who on Saturday signed n Federal Eddie Plank if Fielder Jones.is successful in Summer Danny Murphy arranged a meeting WAS A MASTER-STROKE League contract, will join Eddie Plank on landing the Gettysburg wizard: Jones is re between Walter S. Ward and Eddie Collins© Local Federal League men did not conceal Fielder Jones© team if Jones wants him. St. ported to have opened negotiations with Plank *nd Collins© terms for joining the Brooklyn their satisfaction in landing Walter Johnson, Louis has an option on Bender., There will despite James A. Gilmore©s announcement 1O SPORTING LIFE DECEMBER 12, 1914 that the Athletic pitcher would not be con there in the past eight or ten years. He says the new league had sufficient backing and that tary of the local American League Club back sidered at any price. that the climate on the West coast of the it looked to him like a permanent proposition. here in 1901 and 1902, he was the man who Everglade State is ideal for training. There Somers succeeded in getting NO TEAM LIMIT WAS LAUGHED AT. The story that the Feds will carry only is all the difference in the world between the JIMMY SHECKARD AND TOM JONES weather on the East and West coasts of "All right," said Somers. "You fellows can for the Orioles of those days. The local club 20 players on each team next season is just Florida, according to Mr. Krause. The West spoof the Feds if you want. But to me it the same old pure bunk. The Feds will carry coast being on the gulf, is preferable and seems that they aren©t going about this busi is after a first-class catcher and a left-handed as many players as they desire. Of course, there are a number of towns ,ready to make ness with any fly-by-night tactics. They are pitcher. Manager Knabe was out of town the Invaders have learned that the players offers to the Hoosiers. building for the future. We©d better give during the week and it was said that he was have continued to boost the price whenever them real consideration right now before this after Charley Dooin. Manager Knabe him jumping is suggested and have decided that matter goes to a point where we©ll be forced self denied this and judging by the tone of they will not pay exorbitant salaries. But BENDER©S STATEMENT into some ugly position." The base ball mag his talk anent the matter it is not thought that does not mean that they will not hand nates look at life now from the he is very anxious to land his former boss. Otto probably figures, and rightly so, out big money to players who have drawing A DIFFERENT ANGLE. powers as well as playing ability. It is The Great Indian Pitcher Gives His Rea that a man with Dooin©s managerial experi simply a fact that the Feds will not pay big sons for Joining the Federal League and Before the Feds came into being the magnates ence will not be a happy individual back in money to mediocre players who demand it were lords of all they surveyed. The ball the ranks as a private. The Lobert talk also because they happen to be either playing with Has No Regrets for the Step He Took.* players were slaves. Every time the magnates continues and it is thought that Manager or warming the bench for an American or cracked the whip the ball players turned a Knabe is using his influence to have Lobert By James Wolfe flip-flop and shivered in their timbers. But sign with the St. Louis Feds. At the pres National League club. now, in these modern days, it©s the player ent writing, the PHILADELPHIA, Pa., December 7. In who has the whip, and the magnate who does addition to pitcher Eddie Plank, another the flip-flopping and the shivering. And the LOCAL INTERNATIONAL SITUATION HOOSIERS HAPPY Athletic pitcher, en Saturday, hurdled into new order of things amuses fandom. Fandom is hanging in the balance and its fate will the Federal League, namely, Charles Albert naturally dislikes to see the- workingman the probably be decided at the meeting of the Over the Convincing Evidence of Federal Bender. Bender, on Saturday, was visited producer get the worst of the deal, and now Barrow circuit in New York tomorrow. While by Secretary Goldman, of the Baltimore Fed that his chance has come Fandom is glad. it is generally thought that the local fran League Vitality By Way of Capture of erals, and after a long conference the great chise will be transferred to either Richmond Indian pitcher affixed his John Hancock to a or Syracuse, Manager Dunn is not so certain Star Players Plans of the Local Club. two-years© contract to labor for the forces on the matter. "Dunnie" is of opinion which are fighting Organized Base Ball. Ben BALTIMORE BUDGET that peace is a matter of no longer than a ; : By Jack Veiock der does not know yet which Federal club he season off and. he naturally is not anxious INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., December 7. The is to pitch for, but it will be either Balti The Monumental City Enthused Over the to give up his territorial rights; as far| as signing of Walter Johnson and Eddie Plank more or Brooklyn. The Chief would not di Organized Base Ball ( is concerned, for; he is being pointed to by local Federal League vulge just how much his contract called for, Federal League©s Energetic and Success figures if peace does come within a year his officials as indisputable proof of the strength nor if he received a bonus, but as he knows ful War Tactics International League franchise will be much more valuable than it and policy of the third league. When the an the full value of the coin of the realm it is at present. : The chances are ©that it will nouncement of Johnson©s signing reached In must have cost the Feds a pretty sum to land Evacuation of the City Expected. be transferred, but it will occasion no sur dianapolis, President J. Ed Krause, of the the man who is one of the acknowledged prise if it is done with the proviso that if Hoosiers, said: "It is just one more of the shrewdest and brainiest pitching stars in the By Emanuel Daniel peace does come, Dunn will still be, consider bombs we have fixed to toss into the ranks of business. With Bender in line the Federals BALTIMORE, Md., December 7. After ed in possession of the Baltimore organized Organized Ball, and there will be others to have corrale©d in less than a week four won the fovir bombs exploded by the Feds last territory and reckoned with in the peace na- follow in the near future. We are on our derful pitchers, the other three being Eddie week one sits back and wonders what is next gotiationj. : way to another season of warfare with Organ Plank, Walter Johnson and Rube Marquard. on theif program. We venture to offer the ized Ball and the signing of Johnson and GOOD FOR NINE YEARS opinion that the folks in Organized Ball are FEDERAL LEAGUE FACTS Plank ought to prove that we have the finan Bender was not a bit reticent about giving likewise wondering who will be the next of cial strength to last in base ball. It surely out that he had signed with the Federals, but their athletes to do the hop over to the inde Soon now they©ll be telling us that Walter Jolm- will be a treat for Indianapolis fans to see he fought shy of saying what his contract pendents. Not since the acquisition of Joe son©s arm has gone. Well, so it has gone to tha such players as these in action at Federal called for. When asked if he had really and Tinker and Miner Brown in one day have Feds. League park next Summer. The fans here truly flopped, he said: the Feds done more to aid their cause than have long wanted major league ball. At last by the acquisition of Walter Johnson, Chief Olaf Henriksen, the substitute infielder of the Bos "Yes, I have signed with the Federals, but as yet ton Reel Sox, emphatically denies having signed with their hopes have been realized. Just imagine do not know which club I have been assigned to, but Bender, Rube Marquard and Eddie Plank the Buffalo Federal Club. the pleasure each fan will feel next season in it will bo either Baltimore or Brooklyn. I have signed during the past week. While the Gilmore the announcement that Johnson and Wilson forces all along have repeatedly said that At Baltimore, on December 4, the validity of tha. for two years, but do not take a wrong idea of this city ordinance of Baltimore prohibiting Sunday base will work for Chicago against Falkenberg and short term a.nd figure that I will be a dead one when they were going right ahead, the fans in Bariden for Indianapolis." the two years are over. If other pitchers can pitcJi many cities were getting a bit leary, and it ball was upheld by the Maryland Court of Appeals. LOCAL STARS NOT REVEALED big league ball until 40 years of age and ©beat the tocrk just such sort of business as during the Manager Oakes, of the Pittsburgh Rebels, has hopes opposition I can do it, for I am only 31 years of age past week to bring the same fans to a realiza of landing third baseman Jimmy Austin, of tha St. Up to the time of this writing, President now, and fully expect to be going along for nine years tion of the fact that what Gilmore j and his Louia Browns, who has not yet signed with hia(. old Krause has x-efused to divulge the names of more as a pitcher. I do not figure a man being in his colleagues said was meant. What©s more, club. several major league players said to have prime until 36 years of age, and as I am four years the independent circuit needed players of the A Federal League rule says that "when a ball been signed by the Indianapolis Club. When shy of that mark I guess there is still hope for me type they secured. A dozen youngsters strikes a photographer It shall be considered in play." a list of players signed by the St. Louis, being able to deliver the same kind of goods I gave climbing to fame would not be nearly as good The photographer would rather have it in, play t©haa Pittsburgh, Kansas City, Chicago, Buffalo, Philadelphia fans for many seasons to come." to the independents as in plate. Brooklyn and Baltimore Clubs was announced, NOT SORRY TO DEPART ANY ONE OF THE QUARTET Now Ban Johnson takes the stand that Walter John Mr. Krause was asked regarding the identities Bender also took occasion during the inter son is not so much of a pitcher, after all. Yes, but of players signed for the Hoosiers. "We are view to state a few facts he has been quiet of veteran flingers who were gobbled up dur Ban never had the privilege of stopping Walter©s fast not ready as yet to make known the names on since the World©s Series. He is not a ing the closing days of last week. The pitch one with his ribs. of players we have lined up for 1915," he bit enthusiastic over the treatment accorded ers are players of the type to bring prestige "The Federal League Club that has signed Ping said. "When the right time comes we will him by the Athletics, and said: to the league at the same time as fans are Bodie probably wanted a player that Walter Johnson give out everything, but for the present we being attracted to the gates. With the ex couldn©t scare away from the plate by the use of the "I worked faithfully 12 years for the Athletics, gave bean ball." New York "World." deem it best to keep the information secret. them the best there was in me and do not think the ception of Ty Cobb, there is not another Business reasons alone are responsible for summary way I was treated a month ago the right player in base ball who could have been had If Borton really has signed with the St. Louis Ter this attitude. We have several players of kind of treatment for my years- of labor. I feel sure that would have proven as valuable as Walter riers all three of the men who figured in that famous well-known reputation already signed and that I directly drew to the box office thousands of Johnson gives every indication of doing. Just White Sox-New York deal are now with the Feds. lines are out for the acquisition of several dollars for the club, and during my service as a what a magnet he has been for the Washing Ztider is with the Chifeds and Chase with the Buffeds. wore. Fandom here may rest assured that pitcher accomplished much to win a few pennants. ton Club, of the American League, is well Catcher Fred Jacklitsch, of the Terrapins, is now on Indianapolis is going to be represented by a Understand, I do not hold any resentment toward known, and Griff©s clan will miss the big a tour of the South with a basketball team, composed better team than that which won the cham Connie Mack or anybody else connected with the club, Swede greatly, both on the field and at the of himself. Harry Harper, of the Washington team; pionship of 1914." but think it is only justice to myself to state to the gate. Johnson is undoubtedly being paid the Luther Cook, of the New Yorks; Luke Feeney and YOUNGSTERS FOR A TRIAL public the facts as they appear to me. Connie and maximum salary ever given to a ball player, SdiwarOe. I parted the best of friends last Fall and, while I but for one of his type, under the existing In Ray Corhan, the young shortstop secured from A rumor to the effect that three players have not seen him since, I do not hold any grudge conditions, it seems anything but too much. the Pacific Coast League by Fielder Jones, the St. Bert Padfield and Ed Troutman, pitchers, and against him over what has since transpired." Johnson is going to pack ©em in next season Louis Terriers are said to have trapped a marvel. Joe Potter, an infielder had been signed by A SHOT FOR SHAWKEY at the Federal parks and we say this with They also grabbed an outflelder named Ollie Kirkmayer the Hoosiers, gained prominence here last little fear of Griffith©s court talk amounting from the I. I. I. League, who is reported to possess week and when asked if these three players The Chief, however, is sore over the story class. had signed, Mr. Krause said that they had alleged as coming from Shawkey in which the to anything, and would be given tryouts with the team. latter stated that Plank and Bender were AS THE RESERVE CLAUSE The Buffalo management is not worried over the Padfield is a big left-hander, who at one time done and would never pitch winning ball New York American Club©s threats of legal proceed again in the American League, and that both has been shown of no value in a court of ings for pitcher Ray Caldwell. The club holds Cald- pitched iii the Northwestern League. For the justice. That Johnson had a bad season well©s signed contract for next season and the player past two years he has been playing semi- were only used against teams they could beat, may be, but his worst is ever so much better is in McKeesport, Pa., prepared to answer the Buf professional ball in Colorado. Troutman played To this Bender said: than the best of major league flingers. In feds call to action. with the Appleton Club, of the Wisconsin- "If Shawkey really said that then I stand con cidentally, Joe Tinker will have a mighty Vice-President Gustav Stewart, of the Baltimore Illinois League, last year and finished with a vinced there is no gratitude in base ball among play ers. I taught Shawkey all I knew about pitching, and sweet twirling staff with Johnson, Hendrix, Club, the other clay said that the club©s initial sea percentage above .500. He is said to be a then for him to come out with the statement credited A. Rankin Johnson, Ad Brennan and several son was most successful, despite a loss of $SOOOi, which most promising pitcher. Potter has had ex to him is showing a spirit which actually startles me. promising youngsters. The value of Bender Mr. Stewart cheerfully admitted was the amount on perience with several minor league teams. I hardly believe it is true, and will not believe it and Plank to the league cannot be reckoned the wrong side of the ledger. The official also added These three players, however, are not being until I see Shawkey and. learn the truth of the mat to the league anything but very high. These that this includes a portion of the bonus money which relied upon to raise the caliber of the Hocfeds. ter." two veterans should prove* mighty attractive was paid to a number of players. Manager Phillips must have a first baseman magnets for the crowds next season. They President J. Edward Krause, of the Hoosier Feds. and may make a trade with the Buffalo or The Chief is spending the Winter here at may not have many years before them, but was unable to sit in with the Federal League mag Pittsburgh Federals for Joe Agler or Hugh his Tioga home devoting his time to his at the present time they offer exactly the nates at their Chicago povv-wow, on November 28. Bradley, both of whom are ranked sporting goods business and trap shooting, at type of twirler the Feds need, men whose There was a reason. J. Edward remained at home to which he is one of the best in the business. welcome Miss Jane Elizabeth Krauee. who arrived HIGH IN THE FEDERAL LEAGUE. value is known and whom fans will clamor to see. Just what will happen in the case at the Krause home night of November 28. Base ball, Asked regarding his opinion of these players Florida, and even the hotel business thus took a of Rube Marquard is not known, but the back seat. President Krause said that either would make LOOKING BACKWARD Wards need fear nothing inasmuch as Mar a good man for the Hoosiers, and he also quard made affidavit that he was a free Sai-a the Pittsburgh "Post:" "Mr. Dreyfusa charges mentioned the name of Fred Beck, of the Chi- Charley Somers, of Cleveland, One Mag agent. While Baltimore will probably get Ronetohy with trying to get several Pittsburgh players feds, which leads to the belief that Joe Tin none of the four pitchers, we are decidedly to jump to the Feds with him. In St. Louis, where ker has another major league player signed to Konetchy is well known, it would be hard to get any nate "Who Had a Clearer View of the interested for more than one reason. Even one to believe that he would do an underhand trick. play first for the Chifeds, and will be willing at that, there is a possibility of to trade or sell Beck. According to Mr Future a Year Ago Than Any of His There may be honest differences of opinion as to THE TERRAPINS GETTING BENDER, Konetchy©s merit as a ball player, there can be no Krause, the Philadelphia Athletics will prob- differences as to his honesty and manliness." ibly be hit hard before the bell rings up the Colleagues. although appearances are that the Chief and urtain on the 1915 season. The Hoosiers at Plank will both go to St. Louis, where the The Chicago "Tribune" tha other day said: "Johnny ne time dickered with Jack Mclnnes and By Frank 6. Menke Feds promise to put up a red-hot fight. The Farrell, the diminutive second baseman of the Tinx, NEW YORK, N. Y., December 7. Charles who was the Rabbit Maranville of the Federal League lanager Phillips dropped the remark that the acquisition of Lee Magee will hurt the Cards, last season, is said to have asked a friend to sound Ubieties© young initial sacker "could be W. Somers, owner of the Cleveland Naps, now and a winning Terrier combination should President Comiskcy, of the White Sox. regarding a .igned." However, Phillips is friendly to is in a position where he can yell: "I told you be a money-maker. Secretary Harry Gold berth on the South Side next year. The friend is ward Connie Mack, and it is thought that in so," with reference to the Federal League. man, of the local Federals, was the party reported to have been told there was nothing doing, case Mclnnes is asked to sign with Indian Somers financed the American League back in delegated to get the signatures of Eddie but the news of the move reached Federal League apolis some other representative than "Whoa 1900 and 1901. He is still young in years Plank and Chief Bender and he was success headquarters and resulted in a raise of salary for © Bill" will make the proposition to him. The but old in base ball knowledge. When the ful in his mission in both instances. Mr. Farrell for fear someone else in Organized Ball would Hoosiers Feds began making noises like a big league Goldman has had experience in this line be willing to employ an ©outlaw.© " last Winter, Somers told his colleagues that previously, inasmuch as when he was secre- On the very day that the New York "Sun," in NEED A GOOD LEFT-HANDER common with all papers, carried the news of pitcher tnd a first sacker. Another right-hander of iiininiiiiini Walter Johnsonls jump to the Federal League that major league caliber is also needed. The paper said in another column of its sporting page: impression among fans here is that Phillips "Clark Griffith says that Walter Johnson will have to will have but little bolstering to do to make make overtures if he ever returns to Washington. a bid for another championship. The Hoosiers For A ny Male Friend A n Inexpensive, The Old Fo
TKVOTKD TO FASK FAT,T. MRN AND MEASURES "WITH MALICE TOWARD NONE AND CHARITY FOB AU>" —EDITOR FRANCIS C. EICHTER
was one more important matter debated at the recent National that ordinarily detract from the aspect of the game which Association meeting, namely, the need and desirability of alone appeals to the public, namely, the pure sporting side. direct National Association representation upon the National Originally designed largely as a benefit for the players of Commission. That is a large question, of league moment and two champion teams, the Series has developed along its pres ^porting Life public interest, which will become more acute in good time; ent lines, upon the basis laid by the late John T. Brush A WEEKLY JOUENAL DEVOTED TO THE TWIN SPORTS and we freely proffer our editorial columns to Mr. Farrell, or who never had a peer as a financial organizer of Base Ball BASE BALL AND TBAP SHOOTING. any other National Association official, for opinion or com Tintil the richness of the prize lias demoralized leagues, ment, pro or con. There is nothing better than agitation clubs, and players, and has imposed a grievous and needless 9JHB WORLD©S OLDEST AND BEST BASE BALL JOURNAL. and publicity for correcting evils, abating corrupt content, burden upon the public and all for the benefit of only two or promoting the general good. of the sixteen factors contributing to the artistic and finan FOUNDED APRIL, 1*83. cial success of which the World©s Series is only one, albeit JBtle Registered In the United States Patent Office by The Sporting a spectacular, expression. From 1903 to 1914 the World©s Life Publishing Company. Entered at the Philadelphia Series games all told have been witnessed by 1,395,567 Post Office aa second class matter. spectators not so many as a major league requires to keep PROPOS TO THE QUESTION of National Association going half a season at vastly increased rates; which have Published every Saturday by A representation upon the National Commission, some produced a total of $2,168,273. Of this great sum, $1,004,- plausible and perhaps convincing reasons could be advanced 517 went to the two contending clubs, only $873,102 was W&t Sporting JLiit ^ufcltefjing Company in the affirmative. We will not enter into these here and divided among a small army of players, and $211,596 went 34 SOUTH THIRD STREET, now, but will be content with just one point, and that is that to the National Commission a body that ought to be sup PHILADELPHIA, PA. ( U. S. A. such representation would be the means of saving the ported sol©ely by the interested leagues, and not by the gen National Association from the hasty adoption of much eral public, ,or by the clubs and players participating -in THOMAS S. DANDO...... President and Gun Editor impractical or unwise legislation, without due consideration, the World©s Series. i FRANCIS C. RICHTER...... I..©,. .Vice-President and Editor-in-Chief or without thorough prior understanding with the higher J. CLIFFORD DANDO...... Secretary-Treasurer and Business Manager THOMAS D. RICHTER...... Associate Editor power; and by so much would also be obviated, or minimized, CHANDLER D. RICHTER... |...... Associate Editor more or less frequent irritating or humiliating reprimands A WIDER DISTRIBUTION J. DOUGLASS DANDO...... j...... Advertising Manager and reversals of National Board decisions. Cases in point A. S. PARRY...... ©...©...... j...... Office Manager are recent enactments regarding salary limits and other HE STUPENDOUS financial absorption of the World©s restrictive rules respecting players, none of which would T Series, 1 running into millions of dollars, and garhered PHILADELPHIA, -DECEMBER 12, 1914 endure strict test in law or equity, and some of which place each year in about a week, indicates unmistakably that the Organized Ball within possibility of collision with the law at World©s Series is overgrown and that it must sooner : or individual whim or will. It is said that the minor leagues later either be abolished altogether or radically reformed, OB@- All the happenings in the Base Ball World are have decided to reinstate no reserve-jumpers or contract- especially as to the division of the spoils. It is not clear recorded in SPORTING LIFE fully, accurately and impar breakers without severe penalty which opens up possibility why the contesting clubs should have aggregated more than tially from week to week. of prosecution on Trust lines, without considering the grave the players for whose principal benefit the Series was de probability of friction with the Players© Fraternity and of signed; nor does it appear clear why the National Com antagonism of the various labor federations. Some of the mission should absorb so much of the annual golden shower, RENEWAL OF CREDENTIALS low-class minor leagues have passed, or propose to pass, rules even conceding that much of the success of the great event limiting the employment of players descending from higher has been due to the excellent management of the National LL CORRESPONDENTS of "Sporting Life" are classes to a specified number per club which is a species of Commission, which has inspired public confidence and A requested to return their credentials for renewal in "discrimination" and "restraint of trade" in players not respect. That the leagues have become conscious of the 1915. Prompt compliance with this request is neces countenanced by the National Agreement and repugnant to absurdity of dowering only two clubs, whose success must sary in order to facilitate the annual labor of reorgan the letter and spirit of the laws of the land. In sympathy necessarily rest upon league organization, was made evident izing the correspondents© corps, which is, by the way, with the necessities and exigencies of the minor leaguers when three years ago the rule was passed requiring each quite a task, owing to the great number of contributors. who have ever before them the desperate task of combining World©s Series club to turn in 25 per cent, of its share of Failure to return the old credentials will be considered sport with business, upon restricted and therefore unstable the receipts into the league treasury. But the leagues should a declination of further service as correspondent. lines, we have for many years studiously refrained from not have stopped at the conservation of club interests. What critical comment upon the salary limit question, realizing was sauce for the league magnate should also have been perhaps better than the minorl that in the public exploita sauce for the league player. If the World©s Series is to be tion of this economic phase of base ball there existed no continued some arrangement should be made and mada real panacea for the ills of the minor leagues, but a real graciously without awaiting a perhaps justifiable Fraternity menace to the sport both from artistic and legal standpoints demand for letting all of the players in each major league HEN THIS ISSUE of "Sporting Life" greets its read share in the World©s Series melon to at least as great extent ers the National League magnates will have disposed of artistically, because of its cheapening effect upon players, W teams, and public interest; legally, because of its accentua as all of the league clubs now share in it. That would be the several questions pressing upon them for solution; and tion of the arbitrary side of monopoly in base ball as applied more equitable than the present plan, and would probably the International League will have begun the formal work of to players. minimize some of the evil effects of the World©s Series,, reforming its circuit inasmuch as both leagues, at this writ ,- i ^- - which have been transforming that great event from a benefit ing, have their course marked out for them by absolute to a menace to Base Ball. demonstration of the resumption of the war between Organ SALAR Y LIMIT RULES ized Ball and the Federal League on the third major league issue. That this is to be a fight to a finish, at least on N RECENT YEARS there has been a disposition in the IN SHOR T ME TRE part of the erstwhile derided and despised Federal League, I higher National Association circles to loosen, rather than is shown by the fact that within one week the independents tighten, salary restriction -a blessing rather than an evil, BY ITS VARIOUS deplorable blunders, and its arbitrary have taken from Organized Ball five of its greatest and most we think, as it helped raise minor league standards. But, disregard of corporate rights and necessities and of public famous and popular players; that they propose to continue unfortunately, the benefits of liberality had been partly dissi opinion, the Interstate Commerce Commission is creating a pated through incessant public discussion of the so-called to engage as many more such players as can be induced to grave doubt in the public mind as to the desirability and sign, regardless of cost; and that their hardest blow is yet salary problem, and constant demands for restrictive legis practicability of the Commission form of government and to be dealt. In view of the independents© execution within lation, to such a degree that when an abnormally bad season administration; and this doubt is augmented by various fail created a situation justifying retrenchment the public mind one week, contrary to all opposing claims and predictions, ures in State as well as Federal experiments. In a lesser there is no reason now for doubting their intention and everywhere had been prejudiced against minor league ball degree, the same thing appears to be happening in base ball. ability to carry out the remainder of their program, and as a cheap commercial proposition rather than a high-class Organized Ball must now realize that it has been asleep at sport differing from the major league article only in slight the switch, and that it will have a fight on its hands that it degree. From this viewpoint the radical slashing effected at *T HOSE WHO ARE SEEKING to belittle the grave effect did not dream of after the peremptory closing of peace nego the Omaha meeting will have little beneficial effect, as the 1 of the recent desertion of five star players from the old tiations on the assumption that the Federal League was a reductions will doubtless be more than offset by their effect major leagues to the struggling Federal League are herewith hopeless physical and financial wreck. And so, once more, upon public patronage. Another phase of this salary-limit reminded that 12 years ago, just one player turned the the powers of Organized Ball have helped, rather than hin business is raised by a recent statement telegraphed all over wavering balance of public recognition toward the American dered, the independent movement; and have not furthered the the country to the effect that the leader of one of the high- League, then also struggling against heavy odds for major cause of organization with press, public, or players. Without class minor leagues had evolved, for submission to the National league status. Is it impossible for five modern stars to ac reverting to the serious mistakes of the past, it remains to Commission, a plan providing for © ©periodical checking up of complish in 1915 what Lajoie did single-handed in 1902! te said that the most regrettable, and in a measure inex- the receipts, expenses, salary lists, team limits, and attendances eusable, phase of the present acute situation is that what is of all clubs in Organized Ball, and an audit of the books of happening ne.ed not have happened at all had Organized Ball all clubs of all leagues within the great confederation." NCE MORE THREATS of legal .proceedings over the profited by experience, and not wasted a recent golden oppor We have no idea that the National League and American O services of players, by way of injunction and damage tunity to either fortify itself or to bring order out of chaos League will endorse the plan, or the National Commission suits, are filling the air and instilling fears of a repetition of with credit to itself and the game at but trifling diminution accept the duties and responsibilities imposed by it, even the discreditable proceedings of the past season. But no one of dignity and power, and at far less cost than will now be assuming that the National Association were willing to sur-. need lose present sleep over the prospect, as proceedings required to settle the war a year hence. render the last vestige of self-government, for the very good hinge upon contract-breaches and these cannot occur until reason that such a system would assuredly place Organized the 1915 season. By that time reason may resume sway. Ball in the category of commercial Trusts, impair its one NATIONAL ASSOCIATION POLICY tenable plea that it provides sport or amusement and does RESIDENT JOHNSON©S SUGGESTION that Spring not deal in commodities, and place it squarely in line for P interleague series in major league cities be abolished E HAVE RECEIVED from Mr. John H. Farrell, the able, prosecution, and, perhaps, dissolution. But what a pity that merits favorable action. Interest in such series has declined W upright, and indefatigable Secretary of the National such an impractical and indefensible proposition should have in keeping with the marked decline in interleague rivalry, Association, the following letter, upon the subject-matter of been given such nation-wide publicity, through the medium and they now only serve to take the edge off the formal open Which we are requested to write an editorial: of the Associated Press. Without further discussion of the ings of league championship seasons. AUBURN, N. Y., November 25. Editor "Sporting Life." Relative salary-limit question, we desire to acquaint our minor league to the matter of reorganization of the National Board, which came up friends with the fact that during the past week the District In the Omaha meeting, for a board of five members instead of the Court of Minnesota declared the new minimum-wage law of JOURNALISTIC NOTES present board, an editorial jiving the other side of the argument would that State unconstitutional on two grounds one, that this not be amiss. We receive applications for membership from every section act delegated legislative powers to an appointive commission; The many friends, both public and private, Herman Nickeraon made of the country, and it is desirable t.fc"* he have a board member in two, that it was an abridgement of the right of contract. for himself while a base ball writer on the Boston "Journal," will be every section of the country. Membership applications are referred to The court also pointed out that the only logical standard of glad to learn that he has been re-elected secretary of the Boston Na »uch board member for investigation and report. We depend upon this tional League club for another year. He deserved re-election, as he board member for accurate information on these applications. The man wages is the value of the worker. If these legal and moral miide good in all vays in his first year, an experimental year, as a on the grounds is best posted as to Qualifications and desirability of rules apply to minimum wage, do they not also apply to major league club official. By .the way. it is a remarkable fact that applicants. We also must have accurate information in other matters maximum salary? And, can a private corporation, or a com newspaper men nearly- always make good in other fields whenever thef from every section of the country, and we depend upon our board bination of corporations, enact, practice, or justify restric seriously apply themselves to the new task; and especially true is thla member located in the particular locality for this information. The in the base ball field. tremendous amount of business coming before the board in the way of tive wage regulation without unanimously mutual consent disputed cases and the immensity of the territory covered by the Na that such a voice of the people as a State legislature cannot tional Association makes the larger board not only desirable, but almost make legal and effective? Better put a silencer on public Mr. Al Spink, the veteran St. Louis sportsman and base ball writer, Imperative. The, present board of 10 members is divided Into two salary-limit discussion. who, among other achievements, put Chris von der Ahe into base ball wings of five members each, and we really have two Nationals Boards at arid founded the St. Loul* "Sporting News," has removed to California work, thereby giving quicker action. With kind regards, I am, very with his son Charles, where the two will make their home hereafter. truly yours, J. H. FARREL.L,, Secretary. WORLD©S SERIES© COST Secretarw W. G. Weart, of the National Association of Base Ball The above needs no editorial comment. Mr. Farrell has .Writers, lias issued a call for the annual meeting of the organization on taid everything in fav-or of the present membership of the E HATli FOR several years contended that the World©s 1 December 8, at the Waldorf-Astoria, in New York City. At this meeting, National Board so convincingly that, under the circumstances, W Series has become a menace to Base Ball for a variety in addition to routine matters, some important constitutional amend* we are not inclined to take the negative, and need not waste of reasons, all of which were enumerated in an editorial on ments are to be acted upon. supplementary words in the affirmative. As he puts it, the this subject in our last issue. These reasons embraced both advantages of a multiplicity of counsellors outweigh the artistic and financial considerations. The chief of these drawbacks which is just the reverse of the conviction of the reasons, however, is that the World©s Series has be major leagues, as regards their National Commission; a con come the apogee of commercialism in the game, and viction, however, that must have been shaken somewhat by that, too, in the sight of all classes of people who would Remember now when you meet your antagonist to do everything IB the illuminating leasoos of the pending base ball war. There < a mild, agreeable Wanner. , Let your-courage be keen, but at the Mac otherwise have given no other thought or heed to the things Um« M polished as your sword. Richard Biiaslqr Sheridan, DECEMBER 12, 1914 SPORTING LIFE 13 already been commented upon editorially at length in "Sporting Life" and need not be further commented upon here. Aside from this important act the: National Association accomplished NOTHING OF PERMANENT VALUE owing to its impotence in the -matter of initia O The franchise and players of the Fond du Lac Club, tion and prosecution of reforms even within in the Wisconsin-Illinois League, were transferred to itself. For once the big leagues swung the Marinette-Menominee, February 19. convention, but by reason of various distress The franchise and-players of. the Berlin, Ont., Club, es accomplished no more than their lesser Hi the Canadian .League, were transferred to Toronto, colleagues have accomplished in the past. Vir Ont., February 19. Christmas tually all of the legislation was along financial Franchise and players of Lyons. Kan., in the Kan lines, with, a view to meeting the difficulties aas State League, were transferred to Hutchinaon, and dangers created by the universal slump Unprecedented League and Club Kan., March 2. - in attendance last season. If any attempt Franchise and players of Itome, Ga., in the Appa was made to analyze the reasons for that Failures Caused by Bad Condi lachian league, were transferred to Pineville, Ky., universal decline, and to prescribe remedies -March 2. for such causes as minor league lapses and Franchise and players- of the Kewan.ee Club, in the practices were responsible for, no mention tions Aside From the War Central Association, . were transferred to .Marshall- thereof was made in the published proceed for the Base Ball Fan town, la., March 2, ings. All that appears to have been accom The franchise and players of the Premont, Xeb., or the Youth than List of the Pennant Winners* Club, in the Nebraska State League, were transferred plished was, declaration of loyalty to Or to Norfolk. Xeb., March 12. ganized Ball, reduction of salary-limits and a copy of The territory of Augusta,, Ga., and Columbia. S. C., team-limits, and a general agreement that .the BY THE EDITOR OF "SPORTING LIFE" was added to the South Atlantic League, March 12. ills of base ball were due to war at home and One of the saddest phases of the disastrous The franchise and players of Watsonville, in the abroad, and not to any faxilt within the sys California League, were transferred to Modesto, Gal., tem or themselves; and with no perception of 1914 base ball season was the universal March 2,4. the preat truth that a third major league wreck of the minor leagues embraced in the The territory of South Bend and Toledo was added would compel a revised National Agreement Richter©s National Association. Of the to the Southern Michigan Association, March 24. from which the National Association could classes in the organization, The .Pall River franchise and players. in the New extract various benefits and reforms as its ,the International League is a England League©, were transferred to IHaverhill. The share of compromise. wreck, the American Associa New Bedford franchise and players were transferred History and tion, the Pacific Coast League, to -Fitch-burg. The Brockton franchise .and players THE ARTISTIC RESULTS find the Western League .are. were transferred to Lewiscon, Me.. March 24. of the 1914 season will be found summarized in more or less distress, and The franchise and players ;of©the Kingston Ciub, in in the appended table of pennant winners in only © the Southern League, the Atlantic League, were transferred to Bloomfleld. the various leagues making up the Organized Records of singularly, escaped .disaster. X. .T. The franchise and players of the Long Branch 1 Ball family: Of the Class B, C. and D Club were transferred to Newark. X. .T., -March. 24. leagues there is such an lin- ; The franchise and players of the Senna .Club, in the Cotton States League, were transferred to the Georgia- .WORLD©S CHAMPION©S ©-varyi-ng story of club losses, Alabama League by unanimous vote of the Board of Base Ball and league disruptions, which Directors cf the Cotton States League, April 4. League. Club. Manager. .no league has entirely es . The Hamilton franchise in the Ohio State League, National...... Boston...... Geo. T; Stallings caped, that it is .a question was forfeited to the league, A©:>ril 10. MAJOR ©LEAGUES. '••• H. H. Sexton how manv of them can start The franchise and players of the Clay Center Club, at all next season, and an absolute certainty in the- Kansas State League, were transferred to National...... Bo?tr>n...... Geo. T. StaJlings Emporia, April 24. American...... Athletic©."...... Connia Mack that with another year of such conditions as "Federal...... Indianapolis. .. W. Phillips Price $2 obtained this year, plus another year of ma The territory of Ottawa, and LaSalle, Ills., was jor league war, the whole minor league fabric added to tho Illinois-Missouri League. May 6. CLASS AA will be overthrown. It is only fair to say The franchise and players of Pineville, Ky., in the International.... .Providence.. .. .W. Donovan that this universal misery was not caused by Appalachian League, were transferred to Harriman, Amer. Ass©n...... Milwaukee.... .Harry Clark Tenn., May 9. . Paciao Coast. .... Portland...... W. McCredia Address SPORTING LIFE the base ball war any more than was the uni The territory, of Bristol and Johnson City was drop versal decline of interest and patronage in ped from the Appalachian League, May &. CLASS A the ma.ior league field; but it assuredly was The territory of Newport, Ky., was added to the Western...... Sioux City..... Josh Clarke Philadelphia, Pa. aggravated and confirmed by the quarrel qf Ohio State League, May 26. Southern...... Birmingham. .. C. Molesworth the major leagues. Tho California State League, embracing the terri CLASS B tory of San Jo?«, Freano, Modestp and Stoekton, dis THE FUNDAMENTAL CAUSE banded June I!. .© New York...... Elmlra...... i W. Conroy r Houston, (tie)..!©. Newnam of minor league instability and consequent The franchise and players of Xfewport; Ky., in the Texas. incessant mutations and troubles is the im O©hio State League, were transferred to Pads, Ky., 1 Waco...... Ellis Hardy possibility of permanently ©combining sport June 22. Northwestern.... Vancouver..... H. G. Scharnweber With Duluth Lorence Frledley, Norman Glaser, Ed and business, as the majors do, by reason of The territory of Iro©nton and Piris was dropped from Central...... Dayton...... John Xeo ward Belaud, Jack C©unningham. lack of competent financial, territorial, popu the Ohio State League, July 14. New England.... Lawrence...... L. 1©. Pieper With Saginaw Everett Barger. lation and publicity resources. Upon that The York franchises and. players, in tho Tri-State I. I. I...... Davenport..... Dan O© I^eary With Charlotte W. 0. Pope. precarious basis was built an organization League, were transferred to Lancaster, July 14.. Eastern Ass©n.... Waterbury.... .Leo Pohl The franchise and players of tho-Staunton Club, in Tri-State...... Hanisburg.... .Geo. Cockill RELEASED BIY PURCHASB whose continuous mistakes of administration .. Ottawa...... F. J. Shaughnessey have been due to fundamental errors of classi the Virginia Mountain League, were transferred to Canadian...... By Chattanooga to Dallas Jewel Ens. Harrisonburg, Va,, July 25. ; CLASS C By Indianapolis to Denver Jorm Kelleher. fication and control, in which numbers count The franchises of Himtlngtdn,: W. Va.,1 and Maysr ed more than stability, and responsibility, in Virginia...... Norfolk...... C. Pressley By Indianapolis to Memphis William C«l«. ville, Ky., were dropped by th? Ohio State League, By St. Joseph to Hastings Ben Stoloff. which the rule of mediocrity prevailed, in July 25. ... South Atlantic. .. Savannah...... Perry H. Lipe which the tail wagged the dog so frequently The territory of Shennan and Btonham was dropped Wisconsin-IllInciaOshfcosh...... Jos. Killian By Portland to Venice George Yantz. that harmony and progress were impossible, from the Texas-Oklahoma League. August, 10. - Western Canada. .Saskatoon...... " Jerry Hurley By Venice to Portland Clarence Smith. -id which was several times saved from dis The Oreat Bend franchise and players .Of, the Kansas South Michigan. Saginaw...... H. B. Holmes By Roanoke to Suffolk, Va. W. F. Tolson, Kalph ruption by the major leagues, inspired, how State, League were transferred to Minneapolis, Kan.. Northern. Duluth...... T. O©Brien Mattis. ever, chiefly by motives of self-protection. It August 10. Colonial...... Fall Hiver.,.... John Kieman By Oshkosh to Indianapolis "Richard Cantwell. The Virginia Mountain League disbanded August 10. CLASS D By Ottawa to Oshkosh Fred Canow. was inevitable that the minor league organiza By Jackson, Mlch., to New London Hake Weaver. tion, in a major league war involving both Lansing, Midi., franchise and players, in the South- West©n Tri-State. Pendleton..... Alfred Lode.ll era Michigan Association, were transferred to Mt. By Paris, Texas, to Fort Worth George Harper, territory and players, should be ground be Clemens. Midi., August 25. Texa»Oklahoma.. Texurkana..... A. L. Hitter Dick Kerr. tween the upper and the nether millstones, Georgia State. ... Amerieus...... Wm.. Gaston By Cordele to Charleston, S. C. Carl Eiibanks. W. The Springfield, O., Club, in the Central League, North Carolina... Winston-Salem (©has. A. Clancey. and the_ National Association©s only well- disbanded August 25. E. B©ankston, Dana Fillengim. founded " Ohio State...... Charleston. .. . .Biddy Beers By Jackson, Midi., to Charleston, 8. C.-"-Ernest W. The "franchise and players of the Roannke Club, in We.©te©.n Ass©n. .. .Oklahoma City. Henry Maa.g Dennis. GROUND OF COMPLAINT the Virginia league, were transferred to Sirffo-lk, Va., October 29, 1914, Georgia-Alabama .Sslma...... W. Guile-re;; By Miwatine to Keokuk Charges Hollocher. was that the parent major leagu©es did not Central Ass©n.... Waterloo...... Jay Andrews By Cadillac, Mich.. ti/Keekuk Swlck, Kggleston. quite as much help as the suffering minors This is a tremendous list of casualties in Kansas State.... .Emporia,...... Irr. Bidwell By Madison to MaxIffttte-Menominee-^P. Brausen, had a right to expect. Inasmuch as the ma an organization embracing 42 leagues, which Tho "Kitty"..... Cairo...... John Herbert L. Schroeder, C. L.
o success; a happy and welcome visitor to homes and STOVALL AFTER COASTERS Playgrounds, rich and poor; and one who repays his visit when you coma through tire gate, by always IN ABEYANCE The Federal League Manager Expects to chasing away dull care and sorrow, then sending you home with a light heart and good appetite. What Sign Five Coast League Stars for the In better contentment, fonder recollections- and more love dependent Major League. can one have for the child of such excellent reputation Owing to An Unexpected Compli Those Who Make the Existence, o: than "The Fathers of Base Ball iu Your Old Home By R. S. Bauson Town." Sincerely yours, JO3 PAGE, cation Regarding the Use of the LOS ANGELES, Cal., November 29. Professional Base Ball Possible George Stovall, representative of the Federal A READER©S TRIBUTE Recreation Park, One of the League on the Pacific Coast, left Los Angeles Invited to Give Public Expression on November 25, for Imperial Valley, where he will attempt to sign several Pacific Coast To "Sporting Life©s" Policy of Giving Its Conditions of the Club©s Sale, League players for the Federals. When Stovall to Their Own Ideas and Opinions Readers All the News Fit to Print. first arrived on the Coast, the Feds were ne gotiating with Organized Ball for peace, but AUGUSTA, Me., December 2. Editor "Sporting BY FRED A. PURNER the deal fell through and Stovall received a BY THE EDITOR OF "SPORTING LIFE.© Life," Enclosed find check for year©s subscription for SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., December 4. The wire to sign the best of the league players, l HE Magnates and Players of th dear old "Sporting Life." I take this opportunity to San. Francisco Club sale to Henry Berry anc and with this in view, left for Imperial Val I Game of Base Ball are always in congratulate you on your printing the Federal Leagua brother had hot, after all, been completed when ley, where he expects to come back with the I evidence the magnate by way o box scores and general news. Not that I am a dyed- the announcement of the sale signatures of about five Coast Leaguers in his T providing the necessary mediums in-the-wool Federal, but the reason I take "Sporting was made. A hitch has ariser pocket. Stovall is after five men, but will for its public presentation, and the Life" is because I get all the news. Some of the over the use of Recreation take more if he thinks they are ripe for the player by way of public exposition old stars©have deserted or left the old leagues, Jet;for Park, which Berry insists Federals. The five men Stovall is after have of the wonderfully fascinating that reason .1 haven©t lost interest in what they ©.are upon using instead of the un already held consultations with the Federal sport. Necessarily they instill and create the doing, and "Sporting Life," keeps me fully j infori8,ed. popular new Ewing Park. I representative, and all but agreed to sign action which furnishes the basis for fan inter I don©t agree with you in your handling of -D.; L. now transpires that the Olym contracts. The deal is to be closed in Im est and discussion the country over. Neverthe Fultz, yet I believe you are honest and think you;are pic Club has a hold on the perial Valley and Stovall will then give the less all of the efforts of magnates and players in the right. © j grounds, which, in the opin names out to the public. George Stovall is the would be utterly futile but for the lover anc If memory serves me rightly Cratty, of Pittsburgh, ions of attorneys consulted patron of the game, whose attendance at is the dean of "Sporting Life" writers and in < my most feared man on the Coast today that is, and continuous interest in, the sport makes opinion one of the best, and I hope lie continue^ at is binding. After Ewing and by base ball magnates. He says little, but least as many years more. How well I recall ; the Ish decided upon the transfer it possible for magnates and players to pre works silently along, with the money power of sent the sport on commercial basis, withou old guard Remlap©, Picknick, Mugwump, Circle, Mun- of the base ball club from the Feds behind him, and this means much which it could not exist in its professiona son, Staekhouse, Caylor, Weldon, Mott, Sanders, and Recreation Park to the pres to the high-class ball pla>er. Last Fall, Sto form which, necessarily, furnishes the highes others; and during the Winter months I©d like to see A. T. Baum ent Ewing Field, their lease vall was the terror of the magnates, as he expression of the game. It therefore follows nroi-e ancient happenings printed of the early days, on the Valencia street park signed some of the fastest players on the that the patron is the chief factor to be con I want to say thai. I am the owner of your "Base had little less than two years to run, expiring Coast to play with the independents, and this sidered alike in the legislation and exposition Ball History and Records," which is a great work that in March, 1916. Not believing there was year has come out to get the cream of the I wouldn©t part with; also "The National Game," by of the sport and yet the patron is but little that grand old man, A. G. Spalding. Both books, occasion to use the old grounds, the base bal Coast League athletes. considered, for the reason that he has no magnates made a proposition to the Olympic with "Sporting Life," should be In every American way of making his opinion and wishes, his home. Wishing "Sporting Life," its editor, and its Club, by which the club NEWS NOTES approval or disapproval, known or felt excep staff of writers a prosperous new year, I am, very SECURED THE USE Pacific Coast League clubs will be allowed 18 men directly through the box office or vicariously truly yours, M. G. CHURCHILL. of the Valencia street park, paying the taxes and a, manager during the major portion of the sea through the base ball writers a hit-or-miss son. The first and last months of the season the clubs method in each case. "Sporting Life,© and water bills, in exchange for honorary will be allowed to carry 25 players. Olympic Club memberships to J. Cal Ewing therefore, will give a page to the base bal THE TEXAS LEAGUE Frank M. Ish and Allan T. Banm. The base The San Francisco Club shut out teams more fre fans of all communities for the expression o: quently than any other Coast League team, but also their views on important base ball topics o ball people, under this arrangement, were lost more games than any other. Apparently when the legislation, of rules, of league and player The Salary Limit Status Fixed By the Na to continue to pay the rent, amounting to club was good it was very, very good, and when it was movements, and for criticism of counter views $9000 a year. Ewing never signed the bad it was awful. agreement, but he did accept membership ii reserving-, however, the right to omit offien tional Association Reluctantly Accepted Several of the stars were missing when, the All- sive contributions, and to edit the letters the Olympic Club and signed the by-laws o: American and All-National teams set sail for Hono submitted with a vie.w to eliminating harmfu By the Club Owners. the winged Q. He did so after a letter from lulu, on November 24th, among them being Grover or unnecessary personalities. All readers o! AUSTIN, Tex., December 5. With all clubs except the club calling his attention to his Cleveland Alexander and "Boston Bill" James. Both "Sporting Life©© who are willing to enter Beaumont represented, and with President W. B. NEGLECT IN THAT RESPECT will perform in the Imperial Valley League. into discussion of really important base bal Davidson, of Waco, presiding, Texas League magnates, topics, or to contribute original views anc at a caJled meeting held here on November 29, de and stating that the club would consider his Walter Schaller, of the Seals, mourns the loss of a cided that the 1815 season of the league shall open signing the by-laws as an acceptance of the younger brother, William, who- died on November 24, conclusions, are invited to © ©write as the at the family home, 1S16 Division street, Chicago, Ills. spirit moves them," and to submit their April 8 and close Labor Day, September 6, and as agreement for the transfer of the park. At signed the Fourth of July games to Dallas, Houston, torneys who have been consulted, state they The family la now composed of mother Sehaller, Wal copy to the Editor of "Sporting Life" for ter, George, Albert, Edward, and three sisters, the a place in this page, which may thus become Fort Worth and Beaumont. The next meeting of the believe the agreement is binding. Berry latter all married. league managers will be held at Galveston. Jan would hardly consider the purchase of the possibly of great benefit to the sport. uary S to 10, when the schedule committee will make Seals without Recreation Park, but whether "Happy" Hogan, upon hearing a report, that George its report. It was decided that the teams for the the Olympic, Club would stand on its rights Stovall had approached some of his players in tha Southern circuit open the season among themselves and insist upon the use of the grounds during Imperial Valley League, said that he would try to THE JOHNSON CASE instead of meeting the Northern clubs, and that tlia outbid the Federals. "The players who want to go Northern teams open the season in their circuit. the Exposition year is something that has to the Feds will not be interfered with by us," said not been put up to the directors. Tom Steph Another change of custom agreed on was that the Hogan. "I have heard that Hitt, Leard and Wil- A Fan©s View of the Practical and Moral Southern clubs, after the opening series, are to go ens says that the hoit hare received offers, but I am not worrying." North, instead of the Northern teams coming South, CLAIMS OF THE OLYMPIC CLUB Pitcher Kantlehner, southpaw member of the Pitts Phases of the Case From the Viewpoint as has been the arrangement for several years past. on Recreation Park may further hold up the burgh Nationals, may be seen in a Federal League of Justice to the Famous Player. The magnates discussed the salary limit of $2.000 negotiations for the Seals. Tom declares uniform next year. George Stovall saw him while he adopted by the National Association, and while all was in the Imperial Valley. Kantlehner told the PHILADELPHIA. Pa., December 7. Editor of expressed themselves that it was too low, they agreed that if the Olympic Club has sub-leased the terms he wanted and Stovall said he thought they "Sporting Life." President Johnson, of the American unanimously that sinca the National Association de Valencia street grounds it will mean that the were satisfactory. He has wired James Gilmore and League, Is quoted as saying that Walter Johnson was creed that $2000 was to be the limit, there is no re plans formed, by Berry and Stephens will go it now is up to tbe Fed officials to accept Kantleh- the vyorat ingrato in base ball and that he had abso course and that the judgment should be accepted. The astray. Officials of the Olympic Club refuse ner©s terms. lutely no right to jump the Senators. Mr. Johnson Austin franchise was discussed informally and hope is to make any statement on the case, but say From all reports the clubs in the Imperial Valley points out the fart that the Washington Club was hold out that the Capital City©s club would next they are within their rights with th^ir claims League are playing great base ball. Every club has a paying him big money, the fans and club treated him season have a stronger management than last year. on Recreation Park. The Olympic Club ac line-up of near major league calibre and the pitching grandly and that he owed all his success to. the Wash A meeting of the Austin Club©s stockholders is to ba cepted J. Cal Ewing©s proposition for the use problem is the only worry on the part of the clubs. ington Club and the American League. In another held next Tuesday night, when plans for next season of the grounds until the lease expires in May With the signing of Bill James, of the Braves, by ths breath in the same statement he is quoted as saying are to be discussed. It is understood efforts will ba of 1916 and have gone to some expense in Calexiro Club, and Grover Alexander, of the Phillies, that "the Washington fans were sore on Walter and made to secure- Warren Gill as manager of the Sena fitting up the grounds for a sports field. by Brawley every club is well taken care of in all he would have been traded, anyway, had he signed tors. In addition to President Davidson those attend departments of the game. for the coming season." If we remember rightly, this ing the meeting were: Morris Block, San Antonio; THE SACRAMENTO SITUATION is what President "Caker, of the Phillies, said when A. D. Dolson, Galveston: Joe Gardner, Dallas; J. D, Charley Graham, in arguing how the Sacra- And still the report grows that if Sacramento ss-rures Mike Dcolan leaped to the Fcds last Winter. Baker Roberts. Houston; Ellis Hardy. Waco; Paul LaGrave. inento Club could be made a paying proposi the franchise "Happy" Hogan will be secured to also stated that Doolan would not be missed, nor Fort Worth; and W. Quebedeaux, Austin. tion, set forth at the mass meeting that ex handle the club. "Hap" is very popular in Sacra would Seaton. Tliey Were not. except to the extent mento and the fans seem to be united in wantin of many thousands of dollars and the chance for a NEWS NOTES penses would be cut down something like 20 him at tte head of the club. Hogan is willing to g pennant. The same will be true in Johnson©s eu=e per cent, and at the same time the club to Sacramento providing the deal can be put through, Without Morris Block wants to sell San Antonio©s franehis* would receive 10 per cent, more while playing in good shape, but he insists that he must hold a THE PEERLESS WALTER and team. on the road. He stated that the Sacramento big block of stock before he would consent to take Dale Gear will probably manage Austin, in tha charge of the club. the Washington Club will be back in the second di Club could be run in 1915 for $63,730, which vision, and there is no telling how far down in that Texas League, again next season. includes all expenses such as salaries, rail George Stovall has condemned the action of the division, as it is a club with but little strength Dick Kerr, the clever little St. Louis left-hinder, road fare©s^ hotel bills and incidentals. In Imperial Valley League in barring all Federal Leagua without Walter. Even though he may only break even goes to Fort Worth by purchase next season. Kerr 1913 the Sacramento Club©s receipts were players. It is said the Valley League took such action in games won and lost in a season, just his presence won 21 out of 28 games pitched in the Texas-Okla-" $73,610. The Capital City aggregation has following an announcement by President Allan Baum means much to his team, and he saves many games horn a, League last season. teen promised 50 per cent, of the receipts that Ire would fine every player $1-00 who took part in that are not down on the records for him, but which Hunter Hill has lost Ms job as manager of Dallas. while on the road, instead of 40 per cent., as a Valley League game in which a Federal partici would have gone the other way were it not for Us Jimmy Maloney, tlio Kerry Patch peach, is spoken of has been the custom in the past, and Graham pated. "I intend to find out just what is behind it," wonderfuil pitching. In regard to Johnson owing his suc as Hill©s successor. Maloney managed Dallas for msn.v believes the new arrangement would enable said Stovall, "and then start something. It is a rank cess and everything else to the Washington Club. Mr. years and always had a winner. Jack Onslow, of Sacramento to run a club on a sound business injustice that Organized Base Ball should attempt to Johnson©s statement should not be taken literally. If Providence, and Jack Dunn, of Atlanta, are also can basis. dictate to its players in the off-season. Organized there is a base ball fan in the country who will say didates for the position. Base Ball has no jurisdiction when the regular playing that the. shoe is not on the other foot he must be season ends." a stockholder in a ball club. Walter Johnson made Berry Completes the Deal the Washington Club and also helped fill the cash, SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., December 5. boxes of seven other clubs in the American League THE SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE Henry Berry, of Los Angeles, said today he THE NORTHWESTERN LEAGUE more than any other individual in the game, with the had arranged to buy the franchise of the San possible exception of the only Tyrus Raymond Cobb. The Jacksonville Club Still Debating the Francisco Base Ball Club, of the Pacific Coast Johnson can depart from Washington feeling that lie League. To finance the deal he had to sell Will Hold Its Annual Meeting in Seattle is perfectly Subject of Team Management Florida the Los Angeles Club, which he said had been JUSTIFIED IN JUMPING arranged. Within a Few Weeks to Settle the Cir It is one thing to be an ingrate when you still owe as a Training State for Majors. cuit Question. loyalty to a club for favors granted in the past, but JACKSONVILLE, Fla., December T-. ©President A. in Walter©s case the score is overbalanced now. For WALTER M©CREDIE©S BACKING W. Barrs. of the Jacksonville Base Ball Association, SEATTLE, Wash., December 5. The annual meet years he has worked his head off for a hopeless cause returned to the city last week after an absence of sev PORTLAND. Ore.. December 2. Walter McCredie ing of the Northwestern League will be held in Seattle trying to keep Washington on the base ball map and eral days. The matter of the playing management of admitted today that San Francisco capital was behind December 15. but it is doubtful if any definite de in the race in order to pack the grounds for the club :he Jacksonville Club was informally discussed by him when he and Judge McCredie attempted to pur cision will be readied then as to the coming season. owners. It is the writer©s opinion that Johnson is go Mr. Barrs, who stated, however, that no selection has chase the San Francisco Club, of the Pacific Coast The war has upset, plans in British Columbia and ing back and he can thank the overwork he has done been definitely determined upon as yet, but that it is l.*ague. "I suppose Ish and Ewing thought that Joshua Kinghanr, owner of the Victoria franchise for the club that now calls him, an ingrate if he is nore than likely that a leader for the erstwhile Jays Charlie Sorners, of the Cleveland Club, was behind me would like to get out of the business. There is some, done as a star in a couple years. No pitcher ever will be chosen before another week. It is known that when I bid for the Seals, but they are very much mis talk of the franchise being taken over by other showed greater loyalty than Walter Johnson, and =everal names are under consideration by the local taken. The money was to have been provided by Victoria persons, but how far they will care to go President Johnson will make no friends for himself or management, among the most prominent of which is very wealthy San Francisco manufacturers whom I under the present conditions remains to be seen. With the American League by trying to belittle a man who .hat of Jimmy Hamilton, who managed Charleston last am not now at liberty to disclose. Thinking of Som- racing out of the way, things will be better in Van has done more to uplift base ball than the average ?ear and who is positively a free agent, and has not ers, they naturally figured that he would be running couver. In fact. Bob Brown is quite encouraged, es player, and far more toward placing base bail in a, yet signed a contract for 1OT5. Edward ("Rip") Rea- the league pretty soon. They are mistaken, however, pecially since the decision at the Omaha meeting to favorable light with the public. Mr. Johnson should ran, formerly of the Cordele Club, of the Georgia State for not a cent of Somers© money would have been ©orce the Northwestern to lower the salary limit. It have followed Connie Mack©s example and wished jeague, is also among the many applicants for the Invested in the Seals. As soon as I thought I could is Jlr. Brown©s opinion that the Northwestern circuit Johnson all the luck in the world, and admitted that josition. James Wall, manager last year of the Brook - Bet the Seals I went out and took an option o-n one will be the same next season as last. Such may be he is a marvelous pitcher. Johnson ©has earned every yn Club, of the Federal League, is also an aspirant of the finest base ball sites in the world, and rig-lit the outcome, but there is a lot of hard work ahead. nickle he has ever gotten out of base ball. When he ©or the position. A dark horse which looms up in In the heart of San Francisco, too. I was ready to A press report from Omaha unintentionally did the is through with base ball none of the magnates will a conspicuous manner for the job of piloting Jackson give Son Francisco a young and winning ball club. Northwestern League an injury. Two of the leagues pay him for nothing, and he is using good judgment ville pennantward is no leas a personage than the 1 have received many letters from influential Sari n Canada asked for permission to drop out next in Betting all that he can while "the getting is good " elongated "Jeems" Fox, for many years manager of Francisco people expressing regret that Hen Berry was rason and yet retaiir ^Hieir territory. In one report JOSEPH S. BARBER, he Columbus Club, whose release from Columbus may abie to influence Ish and Ewing where I could not. re word "Northweate.tr* was used. The mistake was aoat N. I9th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ie secured. Three major league clubs are negotiating I still have hopes of getting the Seals." evident, but those who did not take the trouble to or the use of the ball park at Pensacola for Spring discover it -had something to talk about. Tribute to All Veterans raining purposes, namely, the St. Louis Cardinals, of Walter Boles has deserted the ranks of base ball NEWS NOTES Montreal, Can., December 5. Editor of "S-portlrg he National League; the New York Club, of the and will go into the motion picture business for good. Life." Always give the glad smiling welcome to the American League: and the Indianapolis Club, of the Boles is in charge of a company of movie actors who President Dugdale, of the Seattle Club, has secured "Fathers of the Ba.se Ball game in your Old Home Vmerican Association. As the Philadelphia Athletics will travel through South America taking pictures Irst baseman Fred Hunter from the Minneapolis Club Town." It may be a city today. You can readily recog re to train in Jacksonville., the Philadelphia Na- Boles informed Berry and Dillon of his intentions n exchange for outfielder Swain. nize them, the men who gave their money and time with ionals in St. Petersburg, and the Chicago Cubs in last week. The Angels have two good catchers In a smile, with no thought of return; satisfied and paid Tampa, and other clubs are negotiating to secure Brooks and Hoffman. Berry will scurry around and Miller Hugging says that Weilman, of the Browns In full when they see their child of base ball grown raining camps in th« State, Florida will be a mecca try to sign another good receiver. M M good a ftouthpaw at tier* ia in Ui» country. © and fully developed; rugged «ad hanest; a flnawdal part of may get many lemons through scouts© anxi to keep .a man above the mark, Roy Thomas ety, but he will also save the club consider and Sherwood Magee enabling them to main able and cause the scouts to work harder and tain this record in years when the club lacked to be more certain of a man©s ability before class. Side-Lights on Base Ball passing him up. * Another Player-Scribe Wrong Knight for First Base o Hughey Fullerton tells the following story: Jack Knight, the original "come-back," is DEALING WITH THE PERSON were 4 to 1, 9 to 1, 4 to 1, and 16 to 3. The The paths of the ball player-scribe are not ta, be used on first base in Cleveland next following year Cleveland outclassed the Ori all beds of roses. During the last World©s season unless the veteran Larry Lajoie shows oles in the same sort of a series. The Orioles Series, Bill Donoyan and I were standing a new lease of life, and while the same has ALITIES OF THE SPORT managed to win one game out of the five talking when Christy Mathewson passed. been claimed on each of his other five re played, but were smothered in each of the "Is that Mathewson 1" asked Bill quickly. turns to fast company,© the writer believes other contests. All of which proves that while "Sure." that Knight is up to stay for several seasons. the old-timers may have had some wonderful "I©d like to meet him, snapped Bill. The reason for this belief is the return of Stories, Both Humorous and Seri clubs there is no use trying to discount the "I©d like to tell him what I think of him.© the big Philadelphian©s arm. Jack©s arm record of the Athletics, particularly when fig "What©s the matter?" I asked. "Have grew weaker and weaker for several years ous, Illustrating Thoughts, Hab ures prove that it is out of the question. you never met him ?©© and his confidence faded as soon as the warm "No. When I do I©ll tell him what I weather approached because he knew the old Braves Had Signals Working think of him. He wrote a knock on me arm was going to go bad and send him back its and Characters of Ball Play The claim has been made that the Athletics© once that he couldn©t have improved xipon if to the bench and finally to the minors. After pitchers were ineffective in the past World©s he tried forty years. He said: ©Rube Wad- a strenuous treatment by "bone-setter©© ers, Managers and Magnates* Series, principally because Wally Schang un dell, Bugs Raymond, Slim Bailee, Bill Dono Reese, Jack proved conclusively that he is consciously tipped off the signs by his method van and pitchers of that type.© Can you the Knight of old at Cleveland last season. of switching his feet after giving the signs beat it?" It might be argued that he always showed BY CHANDLER D. RIOHTER to the pitchers. Schang is said to have pos The joke is that Bill never took a drmk this return to form in the minors, but his sessed the habit of moving about six inches in his life, and the other joke was that Mat come-back appears to be genuine. Too much PHILADELPHIA, Pa., December 7. "It outside the plate every time he signaled for ty never knew he wrote it. study in the Winter months and a couple of doesn©t pay to barter a principle," says Pres a curve ball, while when he expected ©the business propositions that worried Jack con ident Dreyfuss, of the Pittsburgh National fast one he kept his feet planted directly be Rickey Plans Great Pitching siderably hurt his base ball, but now he is Club. "I could have signed hind the plate. Manager Stallings, of the. Manager Branch Rickey, of the_ St. Louis care-free and confident. Last season the Claude Hendrix in 1913 and Braves, picked up and developed ; Schang at ! Browns, has announced that he will take 17 Naps sent him to the ©Cleveland American turned around and sold him Buffalo, and after being reminded by a Na pitchers to the training camp at Houston Association Club, where he procee©de4 to burp for $15,000 to some other tional, League catcher of this little peculiarity, next Spring and believes that his staff will up the A. A. Birmingham tried to reca.,11 hiqi club.© Konetehy would have sent , Fred Mitchell, another team-mate of" be the strongest in either league when the in mid-season, but Jack refused to come, ap brought me $15,000 last Au Schang©s at Buffalo, and Dick Rudolph, to bell rings for the opening. With the great he was peeved at the deal he| had befefc gust-had I eared © to let him j look the Mackmen over. They also©noticed- staff he had last season and the additions given in the Spring. Knight is still ©a young go to New York, but there ster despite 11 years of major :league and. were principles in: both r
Continued from first page arranged a part of the itinerary of the home ward tour after the boys return from the Hawaiian Islands in© December. On the 23rd HAVE YOU o a period of "0 years, has been engage*! to train the they .will play at Fresnp, Bakersfield on the BALTIMORE AND JERSEY CITY Montreal Club, of the International League during the 24th, Los Angeles, 25th; San Diego, 26th and received your 19K, season. This announcement was made by Daniel Howley. manager of the Montreal Club, just before his 27th, and Oxnard on the 28th. TO BE DROPPED depaiture for New York, to attend the meeting of the copy of International and National League magnates. Howley Ease Ball Creditors Safe believes Werden can do his club a world of good next AUBURN, N. Y., December 8. The cred season and is confident that the former "Pie King" itors of the Syracuse Club, of the New York The Baltimore Franchise to Be will prove a popular trainer with his players. Acting State League, which recently passed into the as a trainer will not be a new role for Perry, as tliat hands of the receiver, will get 100 cents on was his official position, with the Indianapolis Club, Transferred to Richmond, Jersey in 1908. when Charley Carr led the Indians to the the dollar for all of their claims, according to American Association championship. Perfy was also a statement made by President John H. Far- with the Indians the following season. Since that rell, of the Xew York State League. Mv. Far- RICHTER©S City Team to Go to Syracuse, time, tt©erden has divided Tils time between umpiring rell said that the league was hindered from in the Northern I-eague and managing a semi-profes doing anything for the creditors at the present and Economy to Be Enforced. sional club in this city. Howley was a member of time owing to the fact that the courts have the Hoosier champions in 1908, being one of the young charge of the affairs. However, when the players Carr picked up that season and moulded1 into courts are through, the base ball courts will pennant-winners. Other stars were Rube Marquard SPECIAL TO "SPORTING LIFE" take the matter up and straighten it out. History and Donie Bush. Howley believes Werden had much NEW YORK, N. Y., December 8. The In to do witli the flue showing of the Indians that Player Loses a Leg ternational League held the first session of season. its annual meeting at the Imperial Hotel yes SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., December 7. terday. Those present at the ED ONSLOW SEVERELY INJURED Charley Swain, outfielder of the Seattle Club, meeting were: President E. MT. PLEASANT, O., December 4. Edward Onslow, of the Northwestern League, never will play Records Barrow; J. J. McCaffery, To firrt barcman of the Providence International League ball again. His right leg was amputated last ronto; Samuel Lichtenhein, team,, and five other persons were severely injured in Friday. Since the season closed Swain has Montreal; J. J. Stein, Buffalo; an automobile accident near here on November 29, been working here as a telephone lineman. C. T. Chapin, Rochester; Jack when the car in which they were riding skidded on a Last week he fell off a truck and it ran over Dunn and C. H. Kriapp, Bal sharp curve and turned turtle. Onslow sustained a him, crushing his leg so badly as to necessi broken collar bone and nose. He was hurriedly taken tate an operation. He was to have played in timore; J. J. Lannin, Bill to the Martins Ferry Hospital, where, it is stated, the BASE BALL 1915 with Minneapolis. Donovan and Steve Flanagan, fracture of the collar bone is a bad one. In the ca,r Providence; C. H. Ebbets and with Onslo©V were Kdmund Burrows, Thomas Gorusch, Henry Medicus, Newark, and Walter McCune, Earl H«burn. Harry Jackson and Viox Not to Jump Thomas Fogarty and William Corwin Young. All were more or less seriously in LEXINGTON, Ky., December 8. Jimmy A Complete S. Devery, Jersey City. Be- jured. All , the occupants reside in Ml. Pleasant. Viox, shortstop of the Pittsburgh National for the league meeting the Shortly after noon, Henry Zyer, who resides near here, League Club, this afternoon denied that he had History of Our Edward Barrow Board of Directors met and telephoned that his home was on ftre and asked aid. accepted the offer of the Brooklyn Federal awarded the pennant to Provi Walter McCune. owner of the car, with the others, League Club, and had taken the jump. "I National Game dence. Spirited internal strife arose in the started for the scene of the fire. They had reached a point near the burning house when the machine ."kid was given a good offer, more than I ever got From 1839 to 1914 meeting over a proposed change in the or ded, struck a stone pile and overt.irned. Fortunately from the Pittsburgh Club, but I thought the ganization©s circuit, involving the transfer the occupant* of the car were thrown to one side when matter over and decided to stick with the Price $2.00 of the Jersey City and Baltimore clubs to the car turned turtle, otherwise then- injuries might Pirates. That©s all there is to it." other cities. On account of the deep inroads have been more serious. which the Federal League has made on the Olson Goes to Federals league©s patronage, an important change is STEIN HAS PEACE VISIONS LOS ANGELES, Cal., December 7. Ivan necessary. Both BUFFALO. X. Y., December 5. There is at least Olson, Cleveland infielder, recently transferred BALTIMORE AND JERSEY CITY one man in this world who holds an optimistic view to the Cincinnati National League Club, an were heavy loserg last season. William S. on the base ball situation and the prospects for peace nounced on December 5, that he had signed a in the base ball "bore." (Not war.) This is .Take Federal League contract that day. He said Address Dept. H, care qf Devery, the former chief of police, and also .Stein, president of the Buffalo International Club. a stockholder in the New Yorks, controls the "I don©t believe the peace negotiations have evapor the reason was his transfer from the Naps to Jersey City Club, and Thomas Fogarty is the ated into thin air as readily as it seems," he said the Cincinnati Club, without his consent or SPORTING LIFE president. It is stated that the owners are the other day. "If you know the species labeled base a satisfactory tender by the Cineinnati Club. asking a price for the club which is con ball magnates, you know that they are not always sidered too high. Devery and Fogarty are doing what they say they are doing and that there 34 South Third Street willing to sell or transfer the club, but they are things going on behind the scenes which it is just CONDENSED DISPATCHES want tneir price and threaten to stick to it. as well to keep under caver for a, while. I have no Phila., Penna. The Jersey City owners have received an of facts which I can state to show that the peace plans Special to "Sporting Life." are not all off. but I strongly suspect they are not." fer for the club from promoters in Syracuse, Possibilities for peace, of cour«, did hot end with The Xew York National Club has signed a yotmg and the Chamber of Commerce in that city the meeting of the American League club owners nor semi-pro, pitcher named Edward Press, hailing from has become interested and would Jike to land with the Federals© pow-wmv, wlUch ended in Chicago-. Ifew Jersey. an International League club there. At yes In fact, much depends upon next Week©s National The Birmingham Club, of the Southern Ijeague, has terday©s meeting were Nicholas Valentine League meeting. Along with his optimistic statement purchased pitcher Patsy Dougherty from the Hamil and James D. Meehan, representing the Syra about teace. President Stein declared that in event ton Club, of the Canadian League. success, but when asked to lead a frand »trch at cuse Chamber of Commerce. If they consent of war he is as ready to go on fighting as anybody a Cleveland ball he decided that that wasn©t his The Bloomlngton Club, of the I. I. I. Ijeague, has kind of a ball and declined politely but firmly. to meet Devery©s terms the Jersey City Club else. However, there has been little active- prepara signed pitcher Hen Taylor. of Bloomington, Ind,, of will go to Syracuse. The promoters have al tions for next season in the Bison camp. Stein said last...year©s,: Indianapolis Federal l-eague nub. Umpire Ernest Quigley put in the Fall refereeing ready obtained an option on a ball park it is too early and that preparations for the 1©915 football games in the Rocky Mountain conference. there and have drawn up plans for a grand season will not begin until February. Outfielder Charles Meara. late of the Atlantic "There©s one good thing about football plai©eis." Ijeague, ha,s signed the contract tendered him by the philosophizes Quigley, "they usually vent their en stand which will seat 25,000 persons. The Indianapolis Club, of tho American Association. club owners talked over the proposed change IRWIN AFTER NEWARK CLUB thusiasm, on their adversaries instead of taking it out for more than four hours, but NEW YOKK, N. Y.. December fl. On reliable au Connie Lewis, former third baseman of the Jack on the officials-." , thority, it is stated that Arthur Irwin, scout of the sonville Club, of the South Atlantic League, has been An article from Pittsburgh, In which *.n old ball DEVERY AND FOGARTY New York Americans, had been negotiating for some appointed manager of the Columbia Club, same league. player alludes to that old story about John J. Mc- held fast to their part of the proposition and weeks for the purchase of the Newark International ;1 The Charleston Club, of the South Atlantic Ijeague, Closkey being prejudiced against blonde athletes, brings no definite agreement was reached. W. S. League flub. This property, which is owned by C. H. has released outfielder "Ducky" Eberts, uncondition out an indignant denial from John J., who forcibly Bradley, owner of the Richmond Club, o©i the Ebbets and the MHCeever brother, of Brooklyn, has ally, and has appointed Edward L. Ileagan as team alleges that he is strongly in fa,vor of blondes, .pro- Virginia League, was also at the meeting and been en the market for some months with few bidders manager. Tided they can deliver the goods. because of tho prohibitive price. Within the last cou wants the Baltimore franchise transferred ple of weeks Mr. Irwin has been veiy active among A dispatch from Buffalo, under date of December Secretary John B. Foster, of the Giants, last week to Richmond. It is believed that if Bradley his friends of business who reside in Newark. It is 7, states that Jimmy Collins 5s now out of immediate received a letter from the Commercial Club, of Marlin, is able to get rid of the Richmond Club and said that he has been trying to influence sufficient danger of death from pneumonia and likely to recover, Tex., assuring the Giants of the warm welcome await have it transferred to some other Southern backing to swing the deal. Irwin has guaranteed unless complications set in. ing them, when they report for Spring training. Ar city, the Baltimore Club will be transferred backing on his own part to the extent of SaJ.OOfl1. A President Tearney has called a meeting of the rangements for the entertainment of the players will to him. Mr. Bradley has the backing of pro- year ago Mr. Ebbets was asking $121,MM for the club, I. I. I. League, at. Davenport, on January 12. by be made by the Commercial Club, with the approval motors in his city and there is a big demand but under stress of financial loss, estimated at. $20.- which time arrangements will have been made to of John McGraw. there for Class AA base ball. Jack Dunn 000 for the season, tho price fell to $75.0flO at the finance the new club in Rock Island. Six cities are eager to be chosen as the training has had enough of base ball in Baltimore and close of tho l!>l©-t campaign. It i-i believed that the Afanager Bill Phillips, of the champion Indianapolis camp of the Superbas. Offers have come from Day- is willing to move as soon as possible. owners might do business even cheaper on a cash Federal League team, is trying to engineer a deal tona., Fla.: Pasadena, Cal.; Baton Tiougf. Ija.; State basis. It is said also that if the Brooklyn promoters with the Pittsburgh Rebels whereby Hush Bradley, Springs, T©enn.; Augusta, Ga.; and West Palm Beach, ANOTHER SCHEME OF TRANSFER are able to unload their Newark holdings they may the Pittsburgh first baseman, will go to the Hoosier Fla. Daytona has offered to build a model camp, ac which was discussed was to place the Jersey consent to purchase the Jersey City Club, which would team in exchange for Ed Kousch, the sensational cording to the specifications of Mr. Ebbets. If only City Club at Ebbets Field, in Brooklyn, then be transferred to Ebbets Field, the home of the Indianapolis outfielder. the club will come to call. while still another was to shift the Baltimore Superbas. President Ga-bleman, of the Portsmouth Ohio State In the Pittsburgh "Gazette" we flnd this Interesting Chib to Brooklyn in exchange for the New I/easue Club, announces the sale, of outfielder Baggan, note by James Jerpe: "President John K. Tener will ark Club which is owned by Charles H. Eb THE JERSEY CITY SITUATION fir«t baseman Edwards and catcher Francisco to the be a salaried base ba.ll executive after January l~>. bets and the McKeever brothers. According P.nOOKLYN, N. Y., December. 5. The International San Antonio Club, of the Texas League. Baggan arid The governor would not accept the $10,000 awarded: to this plan Jack Dunn was to manage the League is to hold its annual meeting in this city on Kdwarcl<> hare been with the Portsmouth Club for four him, an remuneration for his services to the National Monday, and it is said that one of the features of the seasons, while Francisco joined the club last Spring. Ijeague this year, but his annual salary of $2&,>(M)0 Newark Club. Neither of these two schemes gathering will be the action to be taken in connection will date from January 15 next. was received with much favor, as the club with the Jersey City franchise. Bill Devery is the Fred Toerner, of New York, will be re-engaged as owners did not believe that a minor league owner of tho Jersey City flub, and it is a soo
THOMAS a. DAMDO, FDITOR THOMAS D. KICHTER, ASSISTANT HDITOH The Final Trap Averages
MANY IMPROVEMENTS MADE IN THE TRAP WOOLFOLK HENDERSON LEADS AMATEURS SHOOTING PROCEDURE BY MEN IN RECORD OF CONTESTANTS AT 2000 WHO DIRECT THIS SPORT OR J^ORE REGISTERED TARGETS More Equitable Ruling Made Governing Return of Kentucky©s Famous Shot Tallies .9663 on 2050 Tar- Professional Shots to Amateur Rank Registered gets With S. A. Huntley Occupying Second Place Tournament Change F. G. Drew Re-Elected / L. H. Reid Tops the Professionals With Charles and Chicago Gets Grand American. G. Spencer as Runner-Up.
UDGED by the amount of progressive and important legislation enacted and APPING the climax of a remarkably successful season, Woolfolk Henderson, the increased stability in trap shooting guaranteed by these actions, the of Lexington, Ky., has now the honor of leading all amateur shots of the annual meeting of the Interstate Association for the Encouragement of country in the season©s shooting at registered targets, based upon 2000 tar Trap Shooting, held in New York .on December 3 and 4, will go down in gets as a minimum, according to the Interstate Association©s official ruling, history as one of the most wide-reaching in the history of the sport. Not and shown by "Sporting Life©s©© official trap shooting averages. Henderson only was the present registered tournament system broadened in scope completed his season with an average of .9663 on 2050 targets, his record and put upon an even stronger basis than before, but also the re-entry of being even better than that of _the leading professional, who was Lester H. professional shots into amateur ranks, the provision for the future increase of regis Reid, of Seattle, Wash., who finished with .9644 on 2225 targets. All told 110 tered tournaments, and the drift toward all trophy shooting, were all provided for on a amateurs shot in the coveted Circle of 2 000-target men, while 104 professionals basis that should prove highly pleasing 10 all amateur trap shooters. The award of achieved the same distinction. Never before have the records shown such a rela the various handicaps, and the election of officers and committees were also part of tively high proportion of averages. Following Henderson, in second place, is Sam A. the routine of business. In this latter respect the vote of the directors in returning Huntley, of Vancouver, Wash., who finished with .9652. R. A. King, of Delta, Colo Frank G. Drew to the presidency and the selection of T. E. Dorermis for vice-presi is third; Bart Lewis, Auburn, Ills., fourth; W. S. Hoon, Jewell, la., fifth; C. H. New- dent, along with the Shaners, Elmer E. and E. Reed, to the treasurership and secre comb, Philadelphia, sixth; W. S. Behm, Esterly, Pa., seventh; William Ridiey, What taryship, assure the organization a wide-awake and progressive administration dur Cheer, la., eighth; Roy H. Bruns, Brookville, Ind., ninth; and J. R. Liv©ingston, ing the next year. The complete report of the meeting is provided below, from the Springville, Ala., tenth. Following Reid in the professional ranks comes Charles G. notes of Secretary E. Reed Shaner, while the reports of the various officers, all high Spencer, of St. Louis, with .9638. William R. Crosby, Lester S. German, Homer ly interesting, are also appended: Clark, J. R. Taylor, J. M. Hawkins, E. R. Holt, H. D. Gibbs and Arthur Killarn fol AN-© low in order. The complete averages follow; THE INTERSTATE ASSOCIATION©S O United Lead Company; Wm. B. Stadtfeld, of AMATEURS O NUAL MEETING the Selby Smelting and Lead Company; John H. Nevrcomb, Philadelphia, Pa. 3985 3808 .9355 W. S. Behm, Ksterly, Pa...... 3C45 3483 .9555 By Secretary E. Beed Shaner R. Turner and Elmer E. Shaner. The chair W. Henderson, Lexington, Ky.... Wm. Ridley, What Cheer, la..... 3050 2907 .9531) S. A. Huntley, Vancouver, Wash. The annual meeting of the stockholders of man thereupon declared that the above-named Hoy II. Bruns, Brookville. Ind... 3650 3468 .9501 K. A. King, Delta,. Colo...... the Interstate Association for the Encourage persons J. R. LivingstO©ii, Springville, Ala. 2075 1068 .9481 ment of Trap Shooting was held at the Asso Bart Lewis, Auburn, Ills...... Continued on twenty-second page W. S. Hoon, Jewell, la, ...... W. H. Jones, Macon, Ga...... 2300 2181 .9482 ciation©s office with the Corporation Trust F. S. Wright, South Wales, N. Y. 3865 Company, 15 Exchange Place, Jersey City, 3046 .9433 New Jersey, on Thursday, December 3, at F. A. Graper, Ouster Park. Ills... 2650 2498 .9428 10 o©clock in the forenoon. The roll-call Wm. Foord, Wilmington, Del. .... 2150 2023 .9409 showed the following- members represented J. H. Noel, Nashville, Term...... 2825 2654 .9395 in person: Remington Arms-Union Metallic II. Kennicott, Evanston, Ills...... 4700 44-lli .9387 J. P. White, Watertown. S. D. 3250 3050- .9383 Cartridge Company fcy C. L. Reierson, A. F. Alien Hell, Alien-town, Pa...... 2!)95 2810 .9382 Hebard and T. A. Harshaii; E. I. du Pont A. B. Richardson, Dover, Del. ... 2500 2345 .938-9 do Nemours Powder Company by T. E. Dore- F. M. Troeh, Vancouver, Wash... 2430 2278 .9374 mus, and L. J. Squier*; Winchester Repeating John R. Jahn, Davenport, la...... 2450 2,295 .9367 Arms Company by I©. G. Drew; Parker J. W. Hart, Dresden, Canada.... 2200 2060 .9364 Brothers by W. F. Parker; the Peters Cart C. A. Gunning, Longmont, Colo.. 2080 1947 .9360 ridge Company by T. H. Keller; the Cham H. W. Heikes, Dayton, O...... 2850 2666 .9354 berlain Cartridge and Target Company by J. F. Couts, Jr., San Diego, Cal... 7270© 6798 .93©50 Paul North; American Powder Mills by Mur C. Hummel, La Porte City, la.... 3700 3459 .9©.j©4o ray Ballon; Hercules Powder Company by E. W. Varner, Adams, Neb...... 3050 2.8^50 .9344 J. T. Skelly and Edward Banks; the United G. E. Painter, Pittsburgh, Pa.... 2750 2568 .93.18 D. F. MoMahon, New York, N. Y. 2340 2184 .9333 States Cartridge Company by O. R. Dickey; Harvey Dixon, Oronogo, Mo. .... 1-950 1819 .9323 the United Lead Company by C. R. Babson; George L. Lyo-n. Durham, N. C... 2960 2761 .9327 the Hunter Arms Company by T. H. Keller, C. D. Cobuirn, Meclianiesbiirg, O.. 2250 2098 !93-24 Jr., and the Western Cartridge Company by B. E. Morltz, Denver. Colo...... 2080 1933 .9293 H. E. Winans. The Lefever Arms Company R. J. \Vest, Brownsville, Pa. ... 2100 1949 .928L and the Selby Smelting and Lead Company Wm. H. Hall, Maysvillc, Ky. .... 2325 2©ins .9269 were represented by proxy. Thos. D. Richter E. V. Fisher, Oklahoma City, Okla, 2650 2455 .9264 and J. D. Dando, of "Sporting Life;" H. F. C. Koch, Phillipsburg, 0. .... 4400 4075 .9261 S. Rosenthal and J. B. Rosenthal, of "Sports G. L. Osborn, Brookline, Mass,.. 24,50 2269 .92-01 men©s Review;© 1 and A. W. Higgins, Honor P. H. O©Brien, Portland, Ore..... 22.05 2037 0 ©* .j 8 ary 3. G. Martin, Harrisburg. Pa..... 4995 4615 !9239 Leon H. Davis, Boston, Mass..... 2.080 1919 ,922;> MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, W. H. Tolen, Fort Dodsre, la. .... 29©50> 2715 .920-3 \vere also present, as was John. R. Turner, J. A. Schmitz, Storm Lake, la.... 2400 2202 .9175 Resident Director; E. Reed Shaner, Secre A. M. Shaw, Delmont. S. D. ... 2200 2014 .9154 tary, and Elmer E. SV«uier, Treasurer of the 8. W. Putnum. Fitchburg, Mass... 2175 1990 .9140 Association. The secretary presented and C. A. Edmondson, Clayton, Ind. . . 8*50 2989 .9144 read a copy of the notice of the meeting, to H. B. Shoop, Harrisbilirg, Pa. ... 3225 2946 4.9135 gether with proof of the due mailing thereof M. F. George, Monroe, La...... 2075 1894 .9127 .T. F. Austin, Monroe. La...... 2505 2S67 .91.211 to, each stockholder of the Association at E. C. Hinshaw, Spirit Lake, la. . 2900 2640 .910-8 least two weeks before the meeting, as re H. F. Wihlon, Giesham. Ore. .... 2800 254-8 .91-09 quired by« the by-laws. The transfer-book J. S. Frink, Worthington, Alinn... 3400 3094 .9100 and stock-book of the Association were pro Jay Clark, Jr.. Worcester, Mass., 2120 1927 .9089 duced and remained during the meeting open J. A. Blunt, Greensboro. Ala. ... 2200 1996 .9073 to inspection. Upon motion, duly made and J. Konvalinka. Mason City. la, . . 2500 2268 .9072 seconded, the minutes of the last meeting D. T. Leahy. New York, N. Y. 2810 2574 .9063 were approved. Messrs. Thos. D. Richter S. M. Crothera, Philadelphia, Pa. 2170 1M5 .9059 ©and Henry S. Rosenthal (neither of them be N. Mutiny. Iowa City, la...... 2200 19U2 .-©.1054 ing a candidate for the office of director) were Geo. Giubb. Wetmoie. Kan. .... 3550 32M .9013 appointed inspectors of election and duly Lallance. Jr.. Huutington, W. Va. 2275 2 055 .!)0:©.3 sworn. The meeting then proceeded to the J. F. Caldwell, Concordia. Kan... 2:1100 1800 .9039 J. L. Snow. Boston. Mass...... 2260 204:0 .410211 election of the directors by ballot in accord Thos. H. Clay. Jr., Austerlitz. Ky. 2000 1804 .902» ance with the by-laws. The report of the D. A. Herrold,- narrisbiiig. Pa... 2075 I860 .8992 president for the past year; the secretary©s J. F. Druids, San Diego. Cal...... 4400 SfUfi .8968 detailed report for the past year; the finan Clarence B. Homer. Krebs, Okla, 2000 1791 .8955 cial report of the treasurer, and the annual A. 1.©. Yearous. Eagle Grove, la. .. 2900 2596 .8951, report of the tournament manager were pre H. T. Strother. Winchester, Ky.. 3025 2705 .8943 sented and ordered received and filed. The H. Eyre. Philadelphia. Pa...... 2595 2S19 .89:;8 polls having .T. Ebberts. Buffalo. N. Y...... 3fi 1 5 "225 .8921i H. D. Duckham. Kenton. 0. .... 1750 1559 .8908 REMAINED OPEN THE PERIOD Dr. G. Martin. New York, N. Y.. 20"0 1805 .8891© prescribed by statute, were ordered closed Geo. Cochian. Rec©.fleld, Pa...... and the inspectors^ presented their report in W. P. Brown. Minneapolis. Minn. writing-, showing th©e following persons, stock Harr^ Osilvie, Lindsay. Cal. .... holders of the Association, had received the A. W. fiiurch. Port Chester. N. Y. greatest number of votes: F. B. Clark A Vincent Oliver. Philadelphia, Pa.. T. Donald. Feleeity. O...... F. Hebard and T. A. Marshall, of the Rem- K. M. Ziegler. Aller.town, Pa. ... ingtou-Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge Com W. K. Corefleld. I©llcn. N. Y.... pany; T; E. Doremus. L. J. Squier and C A W. H. Mat hews. Trenton, N. ,T... Haight, of.the E. I. du Pont de Nemours i:>ow- Matt. Thi©l. Woonsocket, S. D.. ... der Company; P. G. Drew, H. S. Leonard nnd H. 1C. B roots. Jr.. Pittsbmgh, Pa. W. R, Clark, of the Winchester Repeating B. P. Hera.v. Andersen. Ind...... Arms Company; W. F. Parker, of Parker E. G. Ijemke, Grand Forks. N. D. Brothers; W-. E. Keplinger and T. H Keller W. H. Cowan, ("wide, S. D...... of the Peters Cartridge Company; Paul North O. P. Good-e, Hin.sdale, Ills...... and J. H. Webster, of the Cha©mberlin Cart J. I. Chipley, Greenwood. S. C... ridge and Target Company; A. J. Norcom and Geo. K. Mackie, Scammon, Kan.. H. E. Pe,ek, Kenmare, X. D. ... I©. W. Ohn, of the Western Cartridge Com Woolfolk Henderson, Winner of 1914 Amateur Average Guy Cooper, Kansas City. Mo..... pany; Murray Ballou and E. B. Drake of the Robt. N. Burnea. Cambridge. Mass. American Powder Mills; John Hunter of the W. H. Kivits, Terre Haute, Ind.. . Hunter Arms Company; J. T. Skelly and Ed Woolfolk Henderson, of Lexington, Ky., the famous amateur who has won the D W. Baker. Pittsburgh, Pa. .... ward Banks, of the Hercules Powder Com Grand American Handicap and the National Amateur Single and Double Champion C. E. MoKelvey, Seattle. Wash.... pany : C. H. Dimick and Orrin R. Dickev of ship this season, also has to his credit the winning of the amateur average on single C. P. Blinn. Boston, Mass...... :he United States Cartridge Company; A.© H. registered targets for the 1914 season among all the amateurs who have shot ,at L. C. Larson, Kansas City. Mo.".. Durston, of the Lefever Arms Company P 2000 or more registered targets, according to "Sporting Life©s" official trap shoot- E. G. Ford. Philadelphia, Pa. ... 2275 1>. Beresford and J. it, Wettstein, oi©© th« ing averages, Handeraea shot at 2050 targets and broke aa average al .9663. Continued on ticenty-jouth DECEMBER 12, 1914 SPORTING LIFE Philadelphia Trap League
o S. S. WHITE DEADLOCK FOR FIRST PLACE IN B, B. T. Hamlin ... Coyne Kyre ...... Joslyn TITLE RACE IS BROKEN Newcomb .. 46 Jarrell Cantrell .. Carlon Your trap shooting friend will be pleased to receive Severn 24 20 44 C. K. Simon Thompson 23 21 44 Anderson Meadow Spring Passes Into Lead, Harper ...... 21 Highfield .. Siclebotham .... i9 ©4 43© Swaine .... VOTC\ ...... 21 21 42 Richardson Camden Dropping Back to Tie JlcConnell 19 23 42 Total ...... 44,4 Total for Second Place Weather Scores made -by those who failed to qualify for their respective teams: Because it is so useful and practical. Clay targets can be Conditions Keep Down Scores. S. S. WHITE thrown 75 to 80 yards "straight-away," at sharp, deceptive B. B. T. angles, or over-head, at the call of the shooter or the whim Robinson ...... 19 19 38 of the Hand Trap operator. Meadow Spring now holds the undisputed Betso-n ...... 17 17 3>4 Keene ...... 14 21 35 Walters ...... 31 19 40 Denham ...... 13 14 27 Its simplicity, durability and possible uses make it a favorite lead in the Philadelphia Trap Shooters© Hinkson ...... 1.3 14 24 Wiley ...... 20 13 35 League by virtue of its third straight victory I. B. Betts .... 12 16 28 Hand ...... 20 20 4,0 device for throwing targets along the shore, at camps and in the season©s race on December 5, aided by George ...... Fontaine ...... IS 18 36 outings, or aboard water craft. Packs into a suit case with Wilson ...... 21 20 Griffith ...... 24 17 41 the defeat of Camden Shooting Association, Apple-ton ...... 1.6 15 Rurk ...... 16 IS 34 shells and targets. with which it was tied previous to Saturday©s Abbott ...... 18 17 Pleasanton ...... 16 14 30 contests. Shooting consistently in the face Watson ...... 2-2 18 40 Buy the Du Pont Hand Trap at yttur of hard conditions, with a strong cross wind, Eames ...... ifi Ifi 32 dealer©s or send us money order for and flurries of rain and snow, the Meadow BIT PONT $4.00 and we witl ship by parcel post Spring shots won by a wide margin from B. B. T.| Colfa-s ...... 19 17 2.6! Patzowsky . Glen Willow. Lansdale downed Camden by Simonton ...... i©O .16 30!\v. G. Wood For Booklets About Trap Shooting. Hand Trap or Sporting a margin of three targets, and as S. S. White Dr. Belts ...... 16 18 34|Leedom .... Powders, Write to Sporting Powder Division defeated Du Pont, and ©Clearview beat High Galvln ...... 14 22 30 Hammond .. land, a four-cornered tie now exists for sec I). S. Wood .... 13 14 26 Cunningham Winchester ..... 21 17 381M athewson . DU PONT POWDER COMPANY ond place, with Du Pont next, followed by Tomlinson ...... 20 2:0 40|C. E. Simon Glen Willow and Highland in a tie for last Doremua ...... 19 21 40|Martin ..... Established 1802 Wilmington, Delaware place. Conditions were hard over all the Corey ...... 20 19 39j Smith ..... traps, but the scores and turnout of shooters Mimiick ...... 30 17 37JEdmondson were surprisingly good. The team standing, with points scored and targets broken, fol LANSDALE PULLS CAMDEN DOWN lows: The Lansdale Gun Club, shooting over its Points Targets Polnts Targets home traps, prevented the Camden Shooting George G. Mansfield; vice-president, Dr. L. scored, broken. scored, broken. Association from holding a tie for first place ABOUT SHOOTERS B. Austin; secretary, Harry Hendrickson; Meadow Spring 6 1332 Clearview 121S in the league, winning the match by a mar treasurer, Edward Pfipps. Directors T. S. S. White .. 5 1360 Du Pont 13.28 gin of three breaks, 435 to 432. Camden Not too Personal, But Just Personal Enough Xanders, of Wawassee; G. H. Travis, of Hunt- Camden ...... 5 1345 Glen Willow 1.259 started like a certain winner, McCarty, Platt ington; G. Besh, of Marion; G. L. Bailer, of Lansdale ..... 5 1273 Highland . .. HIS and Springer, the first three men, breaking Gossip and Comment About Sportsmen Connersville; and 0. B. Engle, of Anderson. MEADOW SPRING GOES AHEAD 25 straight in their first event. They weak Whom the Lovers of Shooting Know in Shooting a consistent pace over the Glen ened in the second string and lost enough tP T3en Parker, of Martinsburg, W. Va., went "Willow traps at Roxborough, Meadow Spring lose the match. McCarty and Platt led CaiA- Person or Through the Medium of Fame. to the meet of the Vancluse, Va., Gun Club took the home shooters into camp without den with 46, while Pflegar, the Lansdale leader, broke the same. Metz and Rodgers W. D. Townsend, one of the best-known and carried off the first honors. Twenty-nine any great difficulty by a score of 434 to 407. shooting men in the Middle West, and pro took part in the shoot. With Harry Sloan and Goode tied for the broke 45 for Lansdale, and Springer the same for Camden. Scores: prietor of a gun store in Omaha, Neb., died lead with 46, all of the Meadow Spring quali on Thursday night of a complication of dis Perfect weather conditions enticed a large fying men broke 41 or better. For Glen Wil Teaon race, ten men to a team, 50 "targets per man: eases. Townsend©s illness lasted for about end enthusiastic crowd to the Jonesville, Wis., low, Mrs. Moulton and A. George topped the LANSDALB CAMDEN a year, and last Winter he was forced to go Gun Club grounds on Thanksgiving Day. list with 43, but the qualifiers trailed off Bk. to Florida to escape the rigidity of the Ne About 30 gunmen took part in the day©s into two scores of 38 each, which spoiled the Pflegar ...... McCarthy braska weather. He wa*s prominently identi sport. James Snook made a record of 64 home team©s chance for a victory. A sharp Metz ...... Platt ..... fied with all trap shooting affairs in his State, "straight. The other gun artists who made wind had the targets doing queer tricks and Uodsera ....:.... Springer .. and assisted in the handling of several West estimable records were Wells, M. Spencer, necessitated remarkably fast and accurate L. Swartz ...... 44 Tornliu ern Handicaps that have been held in Ornaha. Squires and Fred T. Dryer. The next con shooting. Scores: Bender ...... 44 Klhig 0. Swartz ...... 43 test will be staged sometime during the holi Team race, 10 men to a team,, 50 targets per man: Rorer ...... 42 Downs The National Home Gun Club, of Milwau days. MEADOW SPRING | GLEN WILLOW Felvcr ...... 4.2 kee, has been active this Fall and a good B. B. T.| B. B. T. HunBberger ...... 42 "Mm-jon number of its members were late for Thanks Duluth Heights, Minn., has stepped onto ,. 21 19 43 Nice ...... 42 Simkins .. giving dinners because of an interesting the trap shooting map with a new club, the . 22 21 43 Total ...... 435 Total ... shoot held that afternoon. R. C. Graff, of officers of which are: President, A. M. Mc- Those who failed to qualify were: ©Milwaukee, was high gun. Ewen; secretary, A. Brayton; field captain, W. Coriins. Pierce ...... 23 20 4 Caawell ...... 22 19 41 LANSDALE Garrett ...... 20 22 42 Smith ...... 23 W 40 Bk. O. L. Garl, secretary of the Birmingham, Craig ...... 23 13 42 LHUlnger 22 18 40 Ranch ...... Ta.vlor ... Ala., Gun Club, announces the annual Winter The St. Louis, Mo., Trap Shooters* Asso Hlllpot ...... ©21 21 42 18 22 40 Henry ...... Oifhrane . tournament of his club for February 13. ciation has planned its annual turkey shoot Ford ...... 31 2,2 45: Merkle .... 21 17 3S Saxton ...... Acker .... for Sunday, December 20. Fifty turkeys will Lukens ...... 4f Dewitt ... Fish ...... 23 18 41 Uelchsldifer 23 15 38 One of the liveliest shoots of the year was be offered as prizes, and the program con Total ...... 4S4 Total ...... 4,07 Hitchcock ...... Hiltebietel sists of 100 targets, divided into four events ,1. Kauflle ...... Martin ... held by the Cleveland Gun Club, at South Scores made ^ thosa vrho failed to Qualify for J. Hoffmau ..... Euclid, 0., on. November 24. B. W. Ewalt, of 25 targets each. Louis Ebert, the popu their respective teams: of Youngstown, was high gun with 130x150. lar representative, will handle the event. MEADOW SPRING F. Laftland, of Plymouth, took home the sec ond prize with 128x150. F. M. Edwards, of Down at Asheville, N. C., the Black Moun B. B. T.I B. B. T. tain Rod and Gun Club is thriving. It re Gardner ixl 20 4-l|Ma<-Alonan 19 17 36 Columbus, was close up for third. Consider Soley .. 21 18 SOIKirsch .... 15 21 36 Wakeman ...... ing the fact that this shoot was held in as cently started on another year by electing the Trophy .. 21 IS 30 Bmerson 19 17 36 Ohalmers ...... violent a wind storm as the Lake Erie coast following officers: President, W. H. Lord; Williams 23 15 3« Taylor . 21 14 35 .Tones ...... 34 has experienced this year, remarkably good vice-president, J. J. McCloskey; secretary and treasurer, J. B. Tate. -Henry .. 22 16 38 18 IS 36 POOR SCORING AT EDGE HILL scores were made. As one contestant ex Coyla 19 16 34 pressed it, "there was a ©young© hurricane Simons 21 16 37 Kane 18 14, 32 The poorest shooting of the season marked from first to last." Frank Morancy, Southern manager for the Eainey 20 W 3-71 Croft ... 16 W 26 the match between Clearview Gun Club and Western Cartridge Company; L. D. Willis, GLEN WILLOW Highland Gun Club, at the latter©s traps at representative in New York State, and Ander Edge Hill, the visitors winning by a score of Secretary Rupert, of the T. B. Trap and son, of North Carolina, held a meeting in B. B. T.| B. B. T. 346 to 328. There were only two scores of Gun Club, of Las Animas, Colo., announces New York during the Interstate meeting. Hollock ...... Ulmer Ii7 19 36 better
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of the plan. I suggest that it might be well BOOKING FORWARD : . Nevada ...... 2 100 32,485 30 1/2 5 1/3 lost 11 out of the last 25. Superintendent New Hampshire 1 .... 12,8*8 51 4 Robinson broke 90 out of 100. Scores: to rev.ive the matter at the annual meeting The wonderful progress made during the New .Jersey ... 62,5 192,045 98 1/4 14i for further discussion. past year will be hard to surpass, yet it New Mexico .. Bk. Bk. .GRAND AMERICAN HANDICAP should be our aim to excel that record during New York .... Porter ...... 84 Dorp ...... 82 the coming year. There is a great and in North Carolina. Jones ...... 84 Robinson ...... 90 Of course,© the Fifteenth Annual Grand creasing demand for our aid, and this de North Dakota;, . Gilbert ...... 87 ©American Handicap was the event of the mand should be complied with to the extent Ohio ...... season. It was again held on the grounds of of our ability to do so, therefore, I would Oklahoma, .... Jones Heads Schenectady Shooters the N. C. R. Gun Club, at Dayton, Ohio, and again, at the risk of being considered tire Oregon - ;...... its assistance to make the tournament per some, call attention to the fact that we ought Pennsylvania .. Schenectady, N. Y., December 4. Jones fect, I wish to specially acknowledge. There to have more subscribers, or increase our Rrode Island.. led the field at Schenectady Gun Club with assessments. The work is vast and cannot South Carolina. 0 68 out of 75 on Saturday. Shore was second was no friction anywhere and the "if you South Dakota.. 9 with 61. Scores: don©t see what yqu \vant ask for it" be prosecuted successfully without an outlay Tennessee. .... spirit displayed by all of those in command, that in the infancy of the Association would Texas ...... Sh. Bk. Pet. 1 Sh. Bk. Pet. from officers to privates of all grades, gave have been considered both outside and in Utah ...... Jones ...... 75 68 .90.6 Lovejoy . 1.00 68 ©.6SQ complete satisfaction to visitors, patrons, and side the ranks, ruinous, but with the enlarged Vermont, ..... Shore ...... 75 fil- .81Q Emmett . © 75 47 .62fi shooters arid all others who could appreciate views that accompany such success is no Virginia ..... Hotaifnsr ... loo so< .800 Wallburg M 27 .510© courtesy, perfect appointments and an unde- longer considered terrifying. The constantly Washington .. Upp ...... 510 36 .720 viating disposition to contribute to the com increasing demand for our aid must be hon ©West; Virginia,. ©5 5/4© plete harmony of the event. ored, and it costs money. For the good of Wisconsin ... 6 4/9 To Stop Wisconsin Deer Shooting the cause every member should exert himself Wyoming ".. 5 The tournament excited more interest than to the utmost to increase our subscription Milwaukee, Wis., December 5. An effort any previous event of the kind. The extra will .be made this Winter to have the State ordinary success of 1913 led many to suppose list. Total ...... 314 $25,2-69 I,780,>fr90> 43 6 2/5 that the maximum had been reached beyond CONCLUSION FOR. REFERENCE Legislature pass a law for a closed deer peradventure, and the great public interest I deem it but just to again repeat what I Amas. Profs. season. The move most likely will meet with Average entry per tournament in 1908 27 1/5 4 ?/5 favor by the real sportsmen, who realize that partook somewhat of a speculative nature have ©so frequently said regarding the obliga Average entry ""per tournament in 1>909 23, 1/2 5 2/5 Not until the, entries had been closed could tions our Association rests under to pur hon Average entry per tournament in 191©0© 22i 3/10 5 S/l©S the antlered tribe is being rapidly killed off some people, and©many thousands they were, orary press members for the assistance/they Average entry per tournament in 1911 36 2/5 6 1/10 in Wisconsin and that if the present slaugh believe that the representation would exceed "have given us in. keeping alive the interest so Average entry per tournament in 1012 35 1/5 fi 2/5 ter keeps up deer will be extinct. Veteran that -of last year. It is true there were san necessary for our continued prosperity. They Average entry per tournament in IfllS© 45 2/5 7 1/1-0 hunters back from their yearly trip report guine people who believed that the entries have not been sparing, of space or effort in© Average entry per tournament in 1914 4:5 4/5 6 2/5 more hunters than ever and fewer deer. Es might reach 700, but they were in a minority. publishing everything of interest to our mem FOR COMPARISON timates show that only one hunter in every bers. Very respectfullv submitted, Well-posted people who had had a broad basis Year ...... 1913 19141 15 has returned with his deer, and many of for a working hypothesis contended "that 450 ELMER B. SHANER, Manager. Different© contestants in registered those who made the trip did not even sight would be an extravagant estimate. They tournaments ...... 7014 784-9 one. Jack Wulf and other, local marksmen, reasoned on the basis of the professionals REPORT OF SECRETARY E. REED SHANER, Tournaments regiatered ...... 2S«5 314 members of Milwaukee gun clubs, are behind not being allowed to compete, and did not Synopsis of the Interstate Association©s registered Applications refused ...... 11 15 the project. They propose a closed sea©soii of make adequate allowance for the enthusiasm tournament work in 191:4. Tournaments registered under two or three years to .allow the animals to engendered by the previous work of the Asso Contributed, to registered tournaments..... $25,260.00 "old policy" ...... 55 69 multiply. "It is really a shame the Way they ciation. At this distance of time it is safe Different trap shooters.who took pa.it in reg Tournament.1) contributed to ..... 231 2-4©5 are being killed off." said Capt. Jack .on, to say that the great majority were agreeably istered tournaments ...... 7©,S40- State to.umaments registered .... 38, 39 Saturday. "I have gone to the North every disappointed. Though the world has been Tournaments registered ...... 314 Tournaments registered in Canada 16 14 year now for 25 years. Never have I seen so well advised of the fact that the total number Applications refused ...... 15 Reports received ...... 282 31:) many hunters. At the present rate of slaugh of entries was 515 amateurs, it will bear Tournaments registered under "old policy," .69. Tournaments canceled ...... " 11 ter it will not be long before the only deer Tournaments contributed to ...... 245 Targets trapped ...... 4,526,570 4,78*0,690 repetition here. This was 14 greater than Average number of targets trap in the country will be in the zoo. Those who the total of 1913, when 72 professionals were State tournaments registered ...... 39 made a yell, in favor of Spring shooting will included. The increase carries with it its Tournaments registered in Canada ...... 14 ped per tournament ...... 16.051 15,273 Reports received up to November 25,...... 313 E. REED SHANERi, Secretary. probably oppose the plan, but the real sports own comment and shows that the Association Reports not yet received ...... ©1 man will help it along. If Wisconsin allow built on a firm foundation. Tournaments canceled by request and not ed Spring shooting there would be nothing FOR CONSIDERATION counted ...... 11 Small Crowd at Nemours Traps left to shoot at. A closed season for deer In looking over the year©s work a point Targets trapped ...... 4,78ft,690 Wilmington, Del., December 4. The cloudy will act the same way as it did for quail. A Average number of targets trapped per weather and near approach to the holiday closed season for quail was declared in 1910. has come to my observation which I think tournament ...... 1©5,£73 Hunters can shoot them next year, and they shovild be considered when the outline for Average entry per toumame.it: ,: season kept a number of the Nemours Gun are plentiful. When the shooting was first 1915 is under discussion. I refer to the Amateurs ...... 45.83 Club shooters at home yesterday. There were barred there were only a few of them in this filing of applications for registered tourna Professionals ...... 6.47 only four women on the firing line. Miss ments which carry requests for contributions. State." This year we were obligated for the entire TROPHIES Alice Riley, with 15 breaks out of her string amount of our registered tournament fund Number of trophies contributed to registered tourna of 25, made both high actual and high handi ments, exclusive of yie Interstate Association©s han- cap scores and carried off the spoon and also FORTHCOMING EVENTS by March 15, and many applications were re aicap tournaments ...... 887 the weekly trophy. Miss J. P. Hirst was the ceived after that date from deserving clubs 479 Contestants won...... 1 trophy runner-up with 13. Scores: to which we could not make contributions for 88 Contestants won...... 2 trophies Tournaments Not Registered the reason that our fund had been exhausted. 34 Contestants won...... 3 trophies Bl«. BK. This state of affairs created more or less ill 11 Contestants won...... 4 trophies Mrs. B. L. ©Riley .... 16 Miss A. E. Riley DECEMBER feeling among the clubs that were too late in 8 Contestants won...... 5 trophies Miss C. Binifham.... 2 Miss J. P. Hirst . December 13 Cincinnati, O!. Cincinnati Gun Club©s applying. They did not seem to understand 2 Contestants won...... 6 trophies ISO-target program. Roger F. Davies, secretary., that our fund was limited to $20,000 and 4 Contestants won...... 7 trophies Famechon Tops Minneapolis Shots Dec-ember 20 St. Louis, Mo. Annual Turkey Shoot that it could not last very long with the flood of St. Louis Sportsmen©s Association. Louis Ebert, of applications we received shortly after the 626 881 trophies Minneapolis, Minn., December 4, The manager. new blanks had been put into the mails. A Report of distribution of -9 trophies not yet received. Minneapolis Rod and Gun Club held its sec 1915 time limit for filing applications, and no ap Number of trophies awarded at the Interstate Asso ond shoot on its new grounds Sunday. J. C. January 1 Dayton, O. New Tear©s Day open tourna plications passed upon before the time limit ciation©s handicap tournaments ...... 45 Famechon was high gun with 100 out of 125. ment. W. F. MacCandless, secreta-ry. has expired, would obviate this to a great Number of tournaments given in each State; amount C. E. Bobbins led the professionals with 91. January 1 Whitehouse Station N. J. Crescent Gun contributed to each State; number o-f targets trapped in Scores: Club©s eighth annual bull shoot. B. M. Hoffman. extent, as clubs would then understand that each State; and average entry per State. Sh. secretary. unless their applications are filed on or before January 2 Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphiar Trap No. of Amt. No. Targets Average Entry. J. C. Famechon . 12,5 100 W. D. Mitchell .. « specified date they could not be considered. H. Bentner ..... 9!> 77 H. P. Bend Shooters© League matches, at Meadow Spring, In my opinion, a step of this kind would State TQur. Coat. Trapped. Ama,. Prof. Du Pont, Clearview, ant1. Camden Clubs. . S $325 50i,945© 29 2/3 7 1/3 F. S. Faurote . , 125 92 E. .T. McDonald be for the best interests of all concerned, as Alabama Dr. Ehlert ...... 75 4* C. G. Stone ...., January 14 Randolph, © Vt. Vermont State Trap our committee which passes upon applications Arizona G. B. Anderson. . 50 3©6 C. E. Bobbins .. Shooters© League, under auspices of the Randolph O. L, Solbreg «5 59JT. CarlEO-n ..... Gun Club. F. O, Copeland. secretary. would be given an opportunity to handle them California .... 7 January 19, 20, 21, 22. 23 Pine©hurat, N. C. Pine- more intelligently, and the tournaments could Canada ...... 14- hurst Country ©Club©s eighth annual Midwinter be distributed to better advantage. I think, Colorado ..... C Dave Engfe©s Usual Hudson Victory handicap tournament. $2500 added money. Her however, that, as all State Associations are Connecticut ... 6 bert Dlllon, secretary. provided for alike in respect to contributions, Delaware ..... ©-© Jersey City, N. J., ©December 5. Dave Eng- January 30 Burlington, Vt. Vermont State Trap no time limit should apply to the filing of ap Dist. of Colum. 1 le scored his usual high average at Hudson Shooters© League, under auspices of the Burlington plications for State tournaments. Florida, ...... 0 Gun Club Sunday with 85 per cent. Scores: Trap Shooters© Club. Dr. A. S. C. Hill, secretary, My views in this respect will perhaps not Georgia ...... 1 - Sh. Bk. Sir. Bk. Winoos-ki, Vt. meet with general favor, but I feel that it is Idaho ...... ©.. 3 D. Engle ...... 125 97 W. Anderson .. 100 41 February 6 Philadelphia, Pa, Philadelphia Trap my duty to express my honest opinion of the Illinois ...... 23 ,T. H. Williams . . 150 9S W. Eaton .... 12:5 64 Shooters© League matches, at Clearview, Lansdale, situation. Indiana ...... It P. S. Meyers .... 100 63 If. Vou Lengerke 175 14,1 Camden and Highland Clubs. Iowa ...... 22 G. H. Piercer ... 175 }4-I>| H. Vpss ...... 100 37 February 13 Birmingham, Ala. Midwinter tourna GRAND AMERICAN HANDICAP OF 1915 Kansas ...... 10 W. Hutching* . ...j.00 59 T. Kelley 1*0 82 ment of Birmingham Gun Club. O. L. Garl, sec The Grand American Handicap is the Kentucky . . -. . .- 10 B. Beycrsdorf ... J
The superior skill of Mr. Woolfolk Henderson and his equally superior ammunition, which were the sensation of the 1914 Grand American Handicap, have very consistently scored another great victory. Mr. Henderson LEADS ALL AMATEURS AND PROFESSIONALS in the 1914 averages with the fine percentage of 96.63. Three out of first five high amateurs used Peters Shells, also winner of second place used them for more than half of his shooting. Among the professionals, Mr. L. H. Reid, formerly of Ohio, but now located on the Pacific Coast, WINS THE HIGHEST HONORS WITH 96.44. He has also won the Pacific Coast High General Average THREE SUCCESSIVE YEARS.
VICTORIES, including The 1914 GRAND AMERICAN . . . 98 ex 100 from 22 yds. The 1914 Amateur Championship, Single Targets 99 ex 100 " 16yds. WOOLFOLK HENDERSON The 1914 Amateur Championship, Double Targets 90 ex 50prs. " 16yds. All Won by Mr. Henderson with PETERS Shells L. H, BEID The Five Big Honors of the Year all Bagged With the Brand
f New York: 60-62 Warren St., T. H. Keller. Manager. J San Francisco: 583-585 Howard St. J. S. French. Manager. THE PETERS CARTRIDGE COMPANY, Cincinnati, OHIO. L New Orleans: 321 Magazine St., Lee Omohundro, Manager.
W. D. Stannard, Chicago, Ills. .. 1\ Dolsen ...... 20 J. M. Jones . 6 21 6© 28 <> 21 63 24i 87 16 21 THE FINAL TRAP AVERAGES G. A. Olson, Sioux Falls, S. D. .. W. Mclntosh ..... 17 R. L. Spotta. 0 22 0 19 0 20 0 23 84© 0 94 21 23 Guy E. Holohan. Los Angeles, Cal. W. J. McCanee .. J. T. Donovan 5 22 5 23 5 24© 5 24 72 20 92: 16 20 Contimied from twentieth page E. S. Graham, Ingleside, Ills...... J. Hartford ...... IS A. W. Currie 5 21 5 17 5 19 54 20 74 18 13 D. D. Gross, Kansas City, Mo. .. W. Billings ...... !! D. McMahon. 1 20© 3 20 2 23 0 21 80© 4 84 10 16 3. P. Sousa, New York, N. Y..... 3665:1 3078 .8398 Wm. Bowman, Denver, Colo...... F. Kerr ...... 20 W. Deletianty 6 19 6 20 5 23 5 21 61 22 S3 Ifi 16 Nick Webber, Waterloo-. la...... 2470 2066 .8364 J. S. Fanning. New York, N. Y... R. Day ...... 19 Brandenburg . 3 19 3: 22 3i 19 3 21 69 12 83 18 21 V. >. Wade, Boise, Ida...... 2;525 2109 .8352 Edw. F. G. White, Ottawa, Out. .. W. Hollingshead . 18 B. Higginson. I 18 1 2.3 1 23 1 20 SO 4 84> 20© 19 3. K. Wade, Boise©. Ida...... 2075 1726 .8318 J. R. Hinkle, Oklahoma City, Okla. *W. Thorold ...... 19 G. Thomson . 4 18 3 18 4 22 3 22 66 14 80 18 21 ]{. G. Fell. Philadelphia, Pa...... 2120 1763 .8316 Geo. L. Carter, Lincoln, /Neb. .... N. I-ong ...... 19 J. F. James.. 2 18 2 19 2 17 70 8 78 19 19 s./s. Huffman, Hanisburg, Pa... 2400 1992 .8300 W. M. Hammond, Wilmington, Del. J. McMillan ..... 15 F. S. Low .. 6 M 6 13 6 16 6 16 37 24 61 16 13 s. s. Foster, Mason City, la...... 3100 2558 .8251 W. A. Joslyn, Wilmington, Del. ., W. Nichol ...... 15 H. Uterhart . 6 16 6 18 6 24 6 16 50 24 74 16 15 j. c. Bitterling) AUentovvn, Pa... 2020 1637 .8103 O. B. Dickey, Jamaica Plains, Mass. D. Smith ...... 19 Conrad Stein ©i 13 3 19 2. 18 2 12 56 8 64© .. ... T. D. Riley, San Francisco, Cal.. 21.50 173fi .8074 Jo=>. Terry, Wilmington, Del...... T. Pastorious .... 17 C. Holland .. 0 14 0 18 0 11 0 1.6 5S 0 5S .. .. 3. I. Morrison, Brownsville, Pa... 2650 2135 .8057 O. J. Holaday, Indianapolis, Ind... J. E. Jones ...... 19 J. Watt .... 0 10 0 10 0 9 0 12.28 0 28 .. .. G«o. Thompson, Brownsville, Pa... 2220 1704 .7676 Dan Bovee, Kansas City, Mo...... A. McDonald .... W VV. J. Smith. 6 24 6 32 ...... 16 19 PROFESSIONALS . G. M. Wheeler, Brunswick, Me. ... R. Green ©,...... 15 Brent 1 Monthly Cup; 2 Club Trophy; 3 Accu Sh. F. M. Fay, Chicopei} Falls. Mass... F, Smith ...... 16 mulation Cup; 4 Travers Island Trophy; 3 Scratch, I/. H. Ueid. Seattle, Wash...... 2225 L. J. Squier, Pittsburgh. Pa...... 100 target*; 6 High handicap at 100 targets; 7 i T. A. Cassetty, Nashville., Tenn. ., SECOND DAY Chas. G. Spencer, St. Louis, Mo... 5700 Events ©...... 123456 10 Bk. Distance handicap. W. R. Crosby, O©Fallon, Ills. .... 7240 H. Overba-ugh, Philadelphia, Pa... r s 9 W. D. Higgins, Minneapolis, Minn. G. Mi Dunk ..... 18 17 17 15 17 17 19 16 16 15 1«7 Lester German, Aberdeen, Md. ... 5230 D. McXeil ...... 17 18 19 20 17 16 17 18 17 16 177 H. Clark. Alton, Ills...... 4450 E. B. Morris, Portland, O©re...... MISSOURI A. A. TURKEY SHOOT C. O: LeCompte, Asheville, N. C... W. Hart ...... jtT 17 18 19 19 20 2* IS 19 IS I J. K. Taylor, Columbus. O...... 5010 H. L. . Taylor .... 17 10 20 14 18 20 17 18 18 15 176 J. M. Hawkins, Baltimore, Md. .. 6075 T. H. Seller. Sr., New York. N. Y. C. H. Knight, San Francisco, Cal. F. Stotts ...... 14 14 1!> 17 1,T 17 1" 12 18 13 159 Fifty Compete in Annual Event, Ebert and K. R. Holt, Montgomery. Ala...... 2«50 J. E. Jones ...... 19 18 20 IT 20 19 15 17 15 17 177 H. D. Gibbs. Union City, Tenn... 3050 C. A. Haight, San Francisco, Cal. H. E. Young, Freclonia, Pa...... F. Kerr ...... 19 19 19 16 17 19 IS 20 19 18 184 Baggerman Leading. Arthur Killam, St. Louis. Mo. ... 3200 R. Day ...... 17 19 2-0 18 17 16 19 18 17 18 179 K. H. Storr, Richmond, Va...... 3390 F. R. Kiggs. Des Moines, la...... St. Louis, Mo., December 5. Fifty shoot C. W. Hymer, Minneapolis, Minn. Hollingahead ..... W 19 18 19 17 H7 17 18 17 15 176 F. G. Bills. Chicago. Ills...... 3790 Thorold ...... 18 10 16 19 20 18 16 17 17 16 176 ers participated in the annual turkey shoot H. D. Freeman. Atlanta, Ga...... 3©35<0 Murray BaJlou. Jr., Chicago, Ills... R, F. Brown. Belleville, N. J. .... F. Conover ...... 19 20 20 19 20 17 15 13 1 17 178 held by the Missouri Athletic Association, Geo. Kreger, Kedfield, S. D...... 369©0 Dr. T. S. O©-over 13 15 W 15 16 12 15 15 14 13 141 and some very good scores were made. The Mrs. Ad Topperwein, S. An©o, Tex. 2170 G. B. Cragg, D-allas, Tex...... R. Day, London, Out...... H. .O. Loan© ..... 20 10 19 19 20© 19 20 17 18 18 189 ideal weather conditions brought out the good F. C. IHehl, Tacoma, Wash...... 3©625 W. J. McCanee. .. 17 18 20 16 17 17 IS 15 17 19 174 shooters, which made the competition much F. Huseman, Washington, D.1 C. .. 2250 L. R. Lewis, Atglen. Pa...... D. Flannagan, Minneapolis. Minn. G. McColl ...... 12 17 15 14 .. .. 58 more interesting. Baggerman, Stith, Bart H. C. Kirlovood, La Grange. Ills... 5700 Long ...... 19 14 17 18 17 19 is i