DEVOTED TO BASE BALL AND TRAP SHOOTING

VOL. 63. NO. 5 PHILADELPHIA, APRIL A, 1914 PRICE 5 CENTS BALL! The Killifer Injunction Case and the Camnitz Damage Suit Not Permitted to Monopolize Entirely the Lime Light, Thanks to Many League, Club, and Individual Squabbles and Contentions

from the training camp with an injured knee, according to word last night from Strife is still the order of the day Birmingham, who ordered him in professional base ball, in keeping home. With Chapman©s leg icith the general unrest all over the broken and the pitching staff cut into civilized icorld. Supplementary to by the jumping of Falkenberg, the crip the Killifer and Camnitz law suits pling of Leibold means that the Naps we hear of friction in the Federal will start the season in a bad way. League over the Seaton case and the Schedule, and arc compelled to chronicle the season©s first row on Dreyfuss on War Path a ball field. Manager McGraw. of , Pa., April 1. Presi the Giants, being the victim of an dent Dreyfuss, of the Pittsburgh National irate Texas League player. The lat Club, "started for Hot Springs Monday est news of a day in the wide field of Base Ball is herewith giv night, taking with him the original con en: tracts of the Pittsburgh players for exhi bition to Judge Henderson in the Cam nitz damage suit at Hot Springs. On the way President Dreyfuss will be joined at Cincinnati by Lawyer Ellis G. Kinkead, © To Settle Seaton Dispute who has prepared a brief of several hun . , Ills., April 1. Ed Goeckel dred pages showing the "mutuality" of tvas added to the staff of the ball players© contract. Mr. Dreyfuss umpires yesterday by President Gilmore, says that, as a counter move, he and other magnates in organized ball are plan making nine arbitrators. Goeckel made ning to attack the Federal League con a good reputation on local semi-profes tracts in court. "They have contended sional diamonds last year. R. B. Ward, that our contracts lack mutuality," he president of the Brooklyn Federals, is said. "Well, we are going to show that expected in Chicago today to settle with there is even less mutuality in theirs. President Weeghman. of the local club, They have started something that they the disposal of . No will regret before many weeks." difficulty is expected in arranging the matter, according to Gilmore. From Shreveport comes word that Manager The Knitter Case Delayed Tinker, of the Chifeds, is keeping a close , Mich., April 1. Samuel watch over his flock, as he has been in M. Clement, Jr., of Philadelphia, one of formed that Business Manager Shetts- the attorneys for the Philadelphia Club line, of the Phillies, is on his way here to in the Federal Court proceedings to re get pitcher Seaton to hurdle back to the Phillies. strain William J. Killifer, Jr., of the Philadelphia Nationals, from playing base ball with any other than the Chicago Manager McGraw Assaulted Federals, announced here yesterday that HOUSTON, Texas, April 1. During the hearing in Grand Rapids on the .in Monday©s Houston-New York game Cap junction petition had been postponed tain Newnam, of Houston, and Manager from April 3 to Saturday, April 4. The McGraw, of the Giants, got into an alter attorneys are in conference here pre cation over something Snodgrass said. paratory to the opening of the hearing. Yesterday just after the Giants had finish HENRY GROH ed Jtheir workout for the afternoon, New Kahler and Blanding Sign nam approached McGraw, as the latter of the Cincinnati Club was passing through the grandstand to Henry Groh, the hard-hitting young second baseman of the Cincinnati Club, was born in , O., April 1. George the field behind his men, and without Rochester 25 years ago. Dick Kinsella., the noted scout, now with the New Y©ork National Kahler and Fred Blanding are officially warning struck McGraw hard and sud Club, discovered Groh when he first b«gan to play the game on the sand lots of Rochester, signed with the Naps. The two , the town in which he was born and reared. At that time he was but IT years old. He it was learned yesterday, signed up after denly in the face. The blow cut McGraw©s broke into the professional game in 1SOS with the Oshkosh Club, playing short, and that season lip, knocked him down and dazed him. led the Wisconsin-Illinois in fielding. He remained in Oshkosh in 15KK) and 1910 a conference with Nap officials and their The latter gathered himself together, and improved wonderfully in batting and fielding, hitting .289 in 1900 and .207 in 1910. In attorneys Tuesday night and returned to the Fall of 1910 he was drafted by the Deeatur Club, and joined that team in tho Spring of Atlanta, Ga., at once to finish Spring went into the hotel and had his lip dress tho following :«j«on, He played just half tho season with Decatur when the New York Club ed with court plaster and returned to the bought him for $3300. Tho New York Club sent Groh to the Buffalo Club, but retained con training. Both men jumped Federal grounds. There was no spectators in trol of him until 1913, when he was traded to the Cincinnati dub, with which-team he has League contracts but did not sign with the park at the time, as it was early, developed into a star player despite his small stature. the Naps until advised to do so by the and besides it was threatening rain and lawyers. i a game was doubtful. Half Holiday in Honor of Federals Federal League©Schedule Tangles of Pittsburgh being in the Western cir burgh owners, Gwinner and Kerr, left ANNAPOLIS, Md., April 1. The PITTSBURGH, Pa., April 1. It was for the Windy City last night to attend House of Delegates late on Tuesday night cuit of the National League and the East unanimously, passed a joint resolution to learned yesterday at local Federal head ern end of the new Federal organization the meeting. quarters that the real reason for not giv make April 13 a half holiday in Balti ing out the Federal League©s schedule is has bothered the schedule makers con more city in honor of the opening of the the fact that some of the magnates are siderably. Another meeting has been call More Cleveland 111 Luck Federal League base ball season. Indi not satisfied with the apportionment of ed for today in Chicago to try and CLEVELAND, O., April 1. Nemo Lei- cations are that the resolution will meet games on their home grounds. The fact straighten out the tangle, and the Pitts bold, Nap , is 011 his way here with no opposition in the Senatet SPORTING LIFE , 1914

FKANCIS C. KICHTEK, EDITOR THOMAS D. BICHTEK, ASSISTANT EDITOR Jennings Speaks Out

oreturned to that club before being sub Tuesday, May 19, instead of the day following, P. BET WEEN ORGANIZED BALL AND mitted to Class AA leagues in case of re first intended. The race will end on September 20 THE TIGERS© BOLD MANAGER lease by a major league clubs. "I have and the schedule will call for the playing of 129 THE PLAYERS games by each club, each playing 60 contests at home ENTERS CLAIM written to Mr. Fultz and I do not believe and the same number abroad. It is proposed to p:o- any protest will be filed after he receives vide all the leading independent clubs of Western Michigan with copies of the league schedule that ar my letter," said Mr. Herrmann. rangements may be made whereby each club of the Lawyer-Leader Fultz Is of Opinion league can arrange exhibition games covering a greater To a Sure Place in the First Divi part of the 17 off days made under the new schedule That the National Commission arrangements. Another © departure .decided upon was that there shall be no practice between innings, which sion for His Former Champion The 1914 Season to Start oa May 19 and is expected to make the games snappier and played in Is Wrong in Its Ruling on Section shorter time. A prize will be awarded the Team in the to End on September 20. who runs through his games in the least average time for the season. President E. VV. Dickerson announced 18 of Agreement With Players* LUDINGTON, Miqh., March 31. Editor "Sporting that Frank Rossback, of Detroit, would be the only Race Soon to Open, Life." Harmony was the watchword at the Michigan member of the 1913 umpiring staff returned this sea State League©s annual schedule meeting held here on son. Harry Parent, with the league for three years, March 22, winding up with a big banquet at the BY FEEDEBICK Q. LIEB. Stearns hotel with more than one hundred of the city©s goes to the Western League and Carter, of last year©s BY E. A. BATOHELOB* * - leading citizens seated around the festive board. It staff to the Kansas-, League. George Schafer, NEW YORK, March 28. A new dis was decided, that the circuit should remain intact as of South Bend, is a new appointment. DETROIT, Mich., March 31. tlnless pute between the National Commission in 1913. The sentiment was general that the season decided to open th« league championship season on some of the men who are now being tout and the Base Ball Players© Fraternity of 1914 would be far and away the most successful in ed to make good explode suddenly, th« the organization©s history. A number of radical de Tigers© chances for a first- is likely to start over the partures in /the way of a schedule were decided upon, Commission©s construction chief among them being the playing of -headers In much better shape financially at the end of the division berth this year ap of Section 18 of the Cin on Sunday, with Mondays open. This will call for season this year than last because of the decision to pear unusually bright. The each team to play at least two four-game series In do away with Monday ball, and play double-headers club will be materially cinnati peace compact, as each other city of the circuit and lessen the number on Sunday. Last year the attendance on Mondays announced on Wednesday. of trips around the circuit to each team from four sometimes dropped below 59 in some of the towns. strengthened defensively in , president of to three, thus greatly reducing the mileage. It waa Sunday games always pulled big. three departments infield, the Fraternity, is on the outfield and pitching and war path again, and seems there should be some addi to think the Commission is tion to its batting strength. trying to put something Latest News By Telegraph Briefly Told After looking over the ma over on him. According terial under his command, to the Commission©s state SPECIAL TO "SPORTING LIFE." and sizing up what his ri Dave Fultz ment, Section 18 would not vals will present, Jennings H, Jennings conflict with the old meth WHITE SOX SELL PITCHER SMITH NEW COTTON STATES LEAGUE says that there are only od of returning drafted players. In oth CHICAGO, Ills., March 31. Clarence Smith. MERIDIAN, Miss.-, March 31. The Cotton two clubs in the league which on the pitcher, today was sold by the Chicago Americans States League has been reorganized, and the cir dope ought to beat him out. er words, a drafted player could be re to the Venice Club, of the . cuit is now composed of Meridian, Columbus, turned to clubs without Class Smith came to the White Sox last Spring from the Aberdeen and Corinth, with a possibility of Tu- MAKES NO PROMISES. AA clubs being given a chance to get Birmingham Club, of the Southern League. pelo and Jackson, Miss., getting into the game. He doesn©t promise to finish third, but them. This, Fultz said, is entirely The resignation of President J. E. Redus was says that there is no rival to whom he against the intent of the clause when it SUPERBAS MEET PRESIDENT WILSON accepted and G. M. F©lynn, of Columbus, unani WASHINGTON J>. C.. March 31. Yesterday©s mously chosen as president of the league. The is willing to concede this position without was adopted. The , game between the Superbas and Washington was salary limit remains open, but a majority favored a struggle. Hugliie grants that the Ath which is a Class A league, put up an called off. Accordingly, yesterday morning Rep the $1000 limit adopted at the Meridian meeting. letics and Washington look like they had awful howl when the players were grant resentative G-riffiii, of the Eighth district, intro The season will open Monday, April 59, and close an edge on him, and he doesn©t much ex ed this request, and it was likely that duced tha Superbaa, together with several mem- Saturday, August 30. A total of 98 games will berg of tha Newark Club, to President Wilson at be played. pect to whip them. He will try hard, of the Commission©s construction of the Sec course, but facing the facts coldly, would tion was somewhat influenced by the at the White Housi. Caruthers, Miller and Erwin SOUTH ATLANTIC PLAYERS SHIFTED titude of the Southern Association. Dave left base balls with the President©s secretary, Mr. CHARLESTON, S. C., March 31©. Manager not want to bet much money on it. As Tumulty, on which the President poit his auto- Hamilton started weeding out his players yester for the rest of the league, he cannot see Fultz last night sent out the following . graph. The President had a pleasant word for day when he released fitst baseman George Dedon where the Jungle band is outclassed. He notice, which would indicate that he is all the players and was quick to recognize several and catcher John J. O©Brien to the Valdosta. figures that two of the clubs which beat somewhat wrought up over the situation. of them. dub, of the . Dave©s statement follows : him last year have been weakened, while YAKIMA RELEASES TWO PITCHERS WAIVER RULE VIOLATION one is no better than in 1913. "Cleve NORTH YAKIMA, Wash., March 39. Manager NEW YORK, March 31. President Ebbets, of land will be weakened by the loss of Fal- Statement By Fultz Ford, of the North Yakima Tri-Sta,te team, has the Brooklyn Nationals, has filed a. complaint with kenberg and the injury to Chapman," released H. H. Fournier and Fred Halford, of his the National Commission agalrfst the New York NEW YORK, March 26. "If the reported promul pitching staff. Both are Seattle men. Tom Mc- Americans. Ebbets recently asked for waivers on said the Detroit manager in a recent fan gation of the National Commission that players Intosh, of Wallace, Idaho, outflelder, has beea John Hummel, and , who. filed a ning festival. "Not only will the Naps be drafted from a Glass A club are to be returned to ordered not to report. claim to that player and made the fact public in a shy the services of two good players, but that club before being submitted to Class AA leagues, chat with the scribes at Houston, thus violating the moral effect will be bad, for they will in case of a release, it is in direct violation of Sec , $187,000 WORTH OF CRIPPLES the rule which prohibits publication of waiver re tion 18 of the Cincinnati Agreement, That section quests. Ebbets, when he discovered that Chance be discouraged to see such gaps in the reads as follows: LOS ANGELES, Cal., March 31©. Chicago©s White Sox ball players already hold one record wanted Hummel, withdrew his request, which ranks. ^ " ©Before a major league player shall bo released for 1914, before one ball is thrown in tha cham caused some ill-feeling. He explained that outright or under an optional agreement to Class A, Manager Robinson had decided to keep the vet WILL MISS WOOD. or a lower classification, his services shall first be pionship season, which begins next month. Com- iskey©3 club has more crippled talent than any eran utility man. The Commission probably will Boston will miss Joe Wood unless he tendered to all Class AA clubs at a price not to exceed reprimand Chance for his forgetfulness. $1000 and then to all Class A clubs at a price not to otlier team in the game. Following is a list of makes a very speedy recovery after his exceed $750. If he be a drafted player the club the Sox cripples and what they would be worth operation for appendicitis. He hardly to ar\y big league club in their beet condition: TEXAS LEAGUE NEWS from which he is drafted shall have prior claim to all HOUSTON, Tex., March 31. The Houston Club, can be ready to start the season, and other clubs in its classification.© , $59, 0*0; , $3«,000; Larry Chappell, $20-,9«6<; Red Kuhn, $4060; Silk Kana- of the Texas League, has purchased .outfielder isn©t likely to be pitching his best grade "The language is perfectly plain and maies no dis John Frleraon from the Galvestoij Club, ©and will of ball for a long time. According to tinction between players coming from classification A naugh, $3t»0. According to this estimate these release outfielder Meinert. And those coming from other classifications. five players in condition to do their best would all the reports, the White Sox aren©t any be worth "Nor does the time when the player is turned back M©GRAW MAY BUY HOUSTON CLUB better than they were last year. Walsh Her the situation. The Commission©s alleged ruling HO©USTO©N, Tex., April 1. J. D. Roberts, part doesn©t seem to be able to come back, and holds that this section does not apply to drafted TERRE HAUTE TO GET PLAYERS owner of the Houston franchise in the Texas he is the man that Chicago had counted Players within a year of thedr^ draft or purcha.se. It is SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 31. Ted Andersoa. League, after a conference last night with John ihard to se* how any such ^Construction can be placed the big who, with catcher Vann, may J. McGraw, manager of the New York National on to put the club in the running. I upon the working of this agreement. This section, as is be transferred from D-enver to Terre Haute, has League Club, announced that Manager McGraw had really believe that if Big Ed had been evidenced from its language, was designed to be a been apprised of the deal, which Managers Quin- made an offer for the outright purchase of the able to get in shape to pitch the ball that general one, with no exertions whatsoever, and this lan and Hendricks are expected to put through. local club. No amount was reported, but it is was thoroughly understood at the New York conference. known that the Houston franchise is estimated to he did at his best, Callahan©s outfit would "This trouble has arisen because of protest by Class be worth about .$5O,000. The Houston magnates have been very hard to beat. A leagues, which want first claim on players drafted KITTY LEAGUE UNCERTAIN PADUCAH, Ky., March 31. The future of the will have until the week end to accept or EVEN THE ATHLETICS from them. This protest, however, should have been Kitty League seems to be uncertain, as funds are reject the offer. Should McGra.w succeed in pur made at the proper time, and these leagues should not needed at Henderson and Hopkinsville, Ky., the chasing the club he plans to have Ms brother, may have some tough luck. If Bender »t this late date attempt to compel the. Commission public at each city haring displayed very little now residing in New York, manage the local team. and Plank should both give out at the to place an unwarranted construction upon the agree financial interest. Only a small part of the $3000 same time, would be hard ment. If the provisions of the agreement are to ©be needed to cany the team through the season has CLEVELAND PLAYER LAID UP shelved to enable the Commission to keep on good been subscribed at Henderson, and a similar con ATLANTA, Ga., March 30. Bruce Hartford, pushed for pitchers. I don©t think much terms with the various factions in organized base ball, dition exists at Hopkinsville. League President recruit inflelder of the Cleveland Club, was added of his youngsters, and they would be dis it will amount to little or nothing. Frank Bassett has saved the organization on to the hospital .squad last .night when he de couraged with no old fellows to fall back "I am sure this move of the Commission will not other occasions and no doubt he would give the veloped a severe attack of ptomaine poisoning. be acceptable to the players, and I am now in tele two cities financial assistance if it should become on. Still, the World©s Champions don©t graphic communication with several members of the necessary. He resides at Hopkinsville. OPENS MAY I need really gilt-edged pitching. Their Advisory Board regarding it. It is probable that a TtTLSA, Okla., April 1. tA schedule ha* been formal protest will be made to the Commission within fielding and hitting are so strong that OPTION ON CHICAGO CLUB adopted and other details arranged, perfecting they can get away with games when the U>e next few days. D©AVTD L. FULTZ, the organization of the Western Association. Six "President Base Ball Players© Fraternity." NEW YORK, March 31. Gov. Tener, as presi box work is only mediocre. Washington, dent of the National League, has finally secured teams comprise the league, and 1*4.0 games are to1 from Charles P. Taft an option to buy the Chicago be played during the season beginning May 1. with one good hitter in the outfield beside Chairman Herrmann Corrects Fultz Cubs for $800,000. For that reason it is confi Muskogee, Okla., will open at Tulsa, McAlester at Milan, would make a peck of trouble. dently believed that the Cubs soon will become Oklahoma City, and Fort Smith, Ark., at Joplin, With Johnson already as good as winning CINCINNATI, O., March 30. August the property of John T. Connery, the wealthy Mo. 30 games, Grif has a long start toward Herrmann, chairman of the National Chicago contractor and politician. Joe Tinker. No matter cinnati professional. Think of it. ©Twas CINCINNATI, O., March 30. Editor what happens in 1914 the season cannot Up The Giants© Work in the South. "Sporting Life." If Old Tredition be be as fat a fizzle as the farcical race of in 1884, and if your calendar is right that means 30 years ago! And Billy haves in a seemly manner March will 13. Herzog will get his chance ! Hart, a splendid specimen of athletic BY HARKY DIX COLE. quit the job in a lady-like "MURPH©S" FOUR-BAGGER. manhood and a glorious example of the NEW YORK, March 30. Editor of balmy way. Some days When those "space grubbers" are wir- result of temperate living was this week © Sporting Life." April 2 is the big day. ago the Red squad quit ng out libels about Charles Webb Mur welcomed as one of Governor Tener©s Unless the Weather Man gums the works their training grounds at phy picturing«him as making wild boasts staff of umpires. Hart was only _ a boy the lid will be pried off at Alexandria after closing a while full of "hops," they are overlook- when he and Owens formed the kid bat next Thursday, when the Superbas are two-year lease for Spring ng one vital truth. The old Cub presi tery of the old bunch of "Onions," who due to mingle with Frank Chance©s pro come-backs in ©15 and ©16. dent is a teetotaler and rather proudly played in the on the teges. Both players and fans are all Next Saturday if an April joasts "I still have my first drink of old Bank Street Grounds. If any young primed for the big event. So anxious sun smiles on the Redbugs alcoholic liquor to take." This rather puts ster wants proof of the profit of right are the two managers to start the season there will be joyous pry- spike in the yarn that came from living look at Billy Hart. It is gratify- with a victory that they have each dis off of the lid and the ex patched a trio of pitchers to the scene of hibition season will be on hostilities four days in advance. From B. Uulford. Jr. in full swing ten days of the New Yorks© camp Cole, Heating and Caldwell form it. Somehow or other the advance guard, with Warhop as chief of the re there isn©t quite as much bug talk as serves. Robinson has selected usual on tap. Just why is not clear. The RUCKEtR KBULBACH AND BROWN TERRE HAUTE CLUB SOLD PITTSBURGH FEDERAL CLUB SUED for his opening gunners, as they appear to be tha advance sale, however, for the "big day" TERRE HAUTE, Ind., March 29. The Terra PITTSBURGH, Pa,, March 31. A foreign at Farthest advanced of his corps. Cole played the lead the championship opening is so over Haute franchise was gold yester tachment in a suit in assumpsit against the Ex ing role in a little mystery drama one day last week whelmingly large that there is bound to day by A. W. Wagner to a stock company, with position Park Association, owners of the Pittsburgh when he reported with a wound requiring three stitches be as much whoopla as usual about the Webb Beggs as president and Thomas Jackson as Federal League Oub, was entered in the local to close. Tho mysterieus© part was that be disclaimed secretary. Manager Larry Quinlau will be retained courts yesterday by Charles H. McSwigaji, who all knowledge of how it happened, finally putting the real start. went South and will be in charge of the playing end, accord claims that the Association is indebted to him blame on his tendency to walk in his sleep. All we to join the Red fledglings at Mobile and ing to the new management. Twenty-seven players to the amount of $34©60© for salary and commission, can say is it must have been a mighty realistic night he©ll come back with them. The Spring are training with others ordered to report. Mr. for selling stock of the association. Threo local mare that kicked as hard as that. With Gossett the menu offers some very fine American tid Wagner tried to sell the club last year, but banks and the and Railroad were "King" forms the hospital squad. Dick had the mis bits and if the Herzogites can hold their could not succeed in obtaining a buyer. The named as garnishees. The sheriff was directed fortune to turn his ankle in the Mobile game and is franchise is regarded as one of the most valuable to attach the leasehold and the Federal League around on crutches nursing a torn tendon as a. result own with the heavy artillerists who are in the league and prospects for a first-division franchise and all personal property of the defend The chances are that he will take things easy until listed to appear Cincinnati will have no club are bright. ant in the hands of the garnishees. Bail to dis the season commences. Meantime Sweenay has been cause to lament. There will be just one solve the attachment was fixed at $6920©. drafted from the Yaaigans to Reynolds) in the CENTRAL ASSOCIATION SCHEDULE catching department. jarring note in the Spring opening over KEOKUK, la., March SO. The Central Asso ture. When Joe Tinker and his Feds ciation, whose playing schedule is -announced, will NEW MAN FOR MILLERS THE DODGERS HAVE IMPROVED come to the little bandbox in Covington have a campaign of 130 games. This means 65 MINNEAPOLIS, Minn,, March 31. Michael wonderfully under Robinson©s leadership and Thttra- game at home and 65 on the road for each team, Fuchsman, last season with the Minneapolis Club, day©s battle should be a pretty even thine. For the they©ll find the Red Regulars in the game but some teams will appear oftoner in some towns of the Northern League, has sent in his signed time being the infield question of the New Yorks has at Redland Field, and the Red Colts will than others. Burlington, for instance, will play contract and will report to Minneapolis, April 20, been settled by playing Hartzell regularly at second be stacked against Charley Applegate©s 10 games at Waterloo, while Marshalltovvn plays for . Mike is a Chicago boy, living base. It remains to be seen if h« can stand the team at Weideman Park. This " in" only nine there. The season opens on Wednesday, on tho Northwest Side. steady strain. It is a peculiar thing about utility men May 6, and the campaign ends with double- that they shine most brightly when thadr shifts are on the 12th is the only Federal game headers on September 7 (Labor I>ay) with Burl BANCROFT HAS A SCHEME most frequent. Somehow when filling a permanent booked for the season. ington at Waterloo, Keokuk at Marsh a lit own, Mus- CINCINNATI, O., March 31©. Frank Bancroft, place their ginger begins to ooze out after a few catine at Cedar Rapids, and Ottumwa. at Clin of the Cincinnati Club, has a scheme for a long weeks. Horrever, there is nobody else in rfght for "TWENTY-THREE" NEW BEDS. ton. trip next Fall, starting at Pmama and going the position. Williams appears to be steady enough at Twenty-three was the fateful number from there to Cuba. He has already contracted flrst and Peckinpaugh and Maisel are both high-cla» of recruits on the Red roll who were in OWENSBORO TRADES PLAYERS to take a club to Cuba, and in New Orleans he men, so Chance feels justified in directing the greater PADUCAH, Ky., March SO-. The Owensboro saw a base ball man from Panama and talked part of liia attention to his ouiflald. Hera he is training in, Louisiana. Four of these Kitty League Club has traded iuflelder Quirey, out- over tha prospect of bringing a team there. If confronted by a flekler Dugger, catcher Brownfleld and outflelder were and no less than 11 pitch terms can be arranged "Banny" will go thmigh PECULIAR! STATE! OF AFFAIRS. ers. Of course, out of that array sev Elder to the Stroator, Ills., Club, of ths Illinois- with it. The Reds will have flrst chance at the eral must needs be counted out. "Billy" Missouri League, for outflelder Kenneday and in- trip, provided President Herrmann and Manager In Walsh he seems to hare one of tie "finds" of the fielders Ogren and Ciamer. Herzog agree to the arrangement. Herzog has season. The ex-Mackman has been the batting star Phelon came back from the South a full promised the boys a trip to Cuba if they make of the club thus far and his throws from the out- fortnight ahead of the squad. He was CINCINNATI MUST SETTLE a good showing in the league race this year, and fleld have been of major league excellence. His ability really enthusiastic over the work of the NEW YORK, March SO©. As it is a foregone he may be glad to add Panama to his itinerary if in base running is unquestioned, so ho is practically conclusion that Joe Tinker will not report to the thin ss break well. sure of left field. In centre Bill HoMen has been "Kids." "Gon/ales," said "Bill," "can Brooklyn Nationals, Carry Hermann, according to doing splendid work and is gradually ridding himself throw right now as well as Larry Mc- the terms of the nov; famous $25,000© deal, will CHICAGO CLUB NOT FOR SALE of his slowness on the toaseo. He always vras a good Lean, is a good hitter and knows how be compelled to reimhurso Ebbets, McKeever & CINCINNATI, O.. March 31. Charles P. Taft, batter aad a clever fielder, but Ms tendency to gum to block runners." He thinks Von Kol- Co. In due time the president of the Cincinnati owner of the controlling interest in the Chicago up the speed works made his strugglo for a regular Reds will receive a polite request to return $15,- National League Club, today denied a report that berth a hard battle. nitz is sure to stick and a star who will 000 to the Brooklyn magnates, which they paid shine in the field quite as brilliantly as for the release of Tinker. If Herrmann©s Board he had been negotiating with Hr-rbert S. Mills, of GILHOOLEY ANT> CHANNELS a backstop. Just for the sake of record of Directors refuses to settle, the case will be Chicago, for the sale of his interests in the club. are waging a merry war for the remaining ubur©ban, taken before President John K. Tener for final He said insofar as he knew he had not conferred property, with the ex-Royal at present holding the j»b. let©s run over the eleven candidates for adjustment. The Brooklyn Club©s claim is based with anyone representing Mr. Mills. Weak throwing ig liable to hurt his chances con places at the firing line. Some of them 011 the terms of an agreement signed on De siderably. Ha is very fast on the bases and has may never show at Redland Field, but cember 12 by Kbbets and Herrmann. NAP PITCHERS CONSULT ATTORNEYS shown he can major league pitching. Ha is a here they are: Adams, Barham, Couch- CLEVELAND, O., March 31. Pitchers Fred batter of the Josh Devore- type, with SIOUX CITY GETS Rlanding and George Kahler, against whom the short jabs over the infield as his specialty. Providing man, Douglass, Davenport, Ingersoll, SIOUX CITY, la., March 30. Announcement is Federal League has threatened to bring suite to ths do not discover where to lay for him Lear, Markle. Narveson, Rowan and Ting made by President Hanlon, of the Sioux City Club, enjoin them from playing with the Cleveland he should compile a good batting average for the ling. One of the promissory notes given that Jimmie Kane, for the last six years first Americans, spent yesterday here in consultation coming season. Channell has been somewhat of a for is that he is very much baseman for the Omaha team, has been pur with the attorneys of the Cleveland Club. They disappointment. Highly teuted ©by the Denver man chased from the Rourkes and has been ordered to arrived secretly yesterday morning from the train agement he was expected to land a regular berth on the Hans Wagner order and a man report at Tulsa, Okla. Kane will be used at first ing camp at Athens, Ga., and left last night to who is sure to stick in fast company join the team at Atlanta. WITHOUT MUCH TROUBLE. U base. His work so far has shown he needs considerable There isn©t any anxiety felt over short. practice in judging fly balls, a serious drawback to They all tell us that Charley Herzog ia J big league efficiency. His batting has been fair and a regular peach on the job and has filled ing to know that Manager Herzog be his base running is up to the mark, but while he will "Tink©s" shoes like Ji major. Well, it Louisville this week that an alleged probably be kept with the club for a while he does "Murph" was making speeches between lieves that the team to win must be com not stand a particularly rosy chance of displacing any won©t be long before we©ll have a chance one of the first-mentioned trio. Seating pitched a to look ©em all over. Rawlings. Kippert, drinks that he had come to the Falls posed of fellows who live clean good, brilliant game against Mobile last Monday, holding Porter, Uhler. Kellogg and Herb Moran City to see Charles P. Taft and sell the decent fellows with the rough necks count the Sea Gulls to two hits and fanning 11 men in five complete the "28" and that©s a lucky num- Cubs for a million! Many an is ed out. Jack Ryder truly says : "There innings. Oaldwell ia giving in and out exhibitions and his frequent falls .from grace are hurting his team©s bre for some of the bunch, all right. made in this old game of life and we all is no room in the National game for them chances and his own. THE LAWYERS© INNINGS. make our share of them, but nobody can any more than "there is room for the dis blame C. Webb for resenting the libels GIANT GOSSIP, One thing that the simon pure bug sipated fellow." The trouble with some ?X!!X!! (an asbestos edition of some well-chosen which hurt and that one picturing him and pointed remarks by Manager MlcGraw on the abhors is the game of ball as played in as attacking Governor Tener was one of past Red managements is that the value occasion of the Giant regulars© third defeait in their court. This appears to be the year when that variety. Writing to me the ex- of the clean life was not appreciated. six years of training in the Lone Star State). It the lawyers are going to bat in large and president of the says: happened at Galveston, when a,n . unkind gentleman gleeful numbers. One of the first base "When a base ball organization is so named Tarleton mistook Ferdinand1 Schupp for "Rube" ball suits ever brought was here in Cin Marquard and pulled a "Baker" on the Giants© young fortunate as to get a man like Governor southpaw. And maybe Mike Donlin didn©t get even cinnati. Just what the case at issue was Tener for president it is the duty of with Doyle for the "phoney" telegram Larry sent is not quite clear, but from memory every club owner to try and dignify the Is Now Ready for the Opening of the him when the Colts lost ta Dallas! Just to show how believe that was the player badly they really ftlt about it they turned right position and the incumbent as well. That Third Annual Race, With a Circuit around and smothered the chesty Houston champs who figured. The suit was brought in was what I was always trying to do, but next day by a 9-1 score. Losing the Galveston game the District Court here it seems it was the purpose of others to Vastly Better Than Heretofore. was not the .chief and blunt old Judge Baxter was on the put me in a false light with him. I have CAUSE OF M©GRAWS WRATH. bench. When they explained the case to been misrepresented and misquoted so BT W. M. TACKABERRY. What galled him was the fact that had the team him the very idea that base ball was in often in the last eight years that if I TORONTO, Ont, March 30. Editor "Sporting not thrown away several chances to score they would volved, grated harshly on the veteran. He attempted to run each attack down^ I Life." The Canadian League is all set, ready for the have been far enough in the lead to have weathered just took the whole case and tossed it opening on May 7. Umpires have been appointed and any ninth-inning rally. The Colts have not dropped would have time for nothing else. The all the clubs have most of their players signed. The out of sight and will emerge in a couple of weeks, out of court, plaintiffs, defendants, et al real fact is I have never spoken of Gov Toronto team lias l~> men signed to date, but no when the Regulars strike Baltimore. Two of their The idea that base ball could clog the ernor Tener save in the most complimen manager has yet been appointed, although "Knotty" number have already drawn assignments. Outfielder wheels of the dignified United States tary way never in a derogatory manner. ]jee, last year with Hamilton, has been looking after Harrison has consented to perform with Dallas for the Court was too much for Judge Baxter the affairs of the club. President Fitzgerald ©and the coming season and "Dutch" Ritter, a recruit hurler, Wonder what the distinguished judge Before I went to Europe I had the pleas different club ownera were not very well pleased at will work in a Toronto uniform under . Mc- ure of being the National League Club tha National Aasociation©s decision in refusing the Graw has a string to both men any they will probably would say today were he to receive president to first say : ©Governor Tener©s league a raise in classification from C to B1. The ]be with us next Fall. message of the millions now tied up in Association©s decision was based on the census taken the game he thought too trifling to have a election should be unanimous.© That hap in 1910, while the majority of the cities in the A NEW YO

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DEVOTED TO BASE BAIA. MEN AND MEASURE MALICK TOWARD NONK AND CHARITY FOB ALL" EDITOR FRANCIS C. RICHTER

STILL COURTING DISASTER reformative zeal, which recks not of pos above. What the immediate result of sible consequences to a nation apparently the contention over this comparatively THERE has been no change in the legal on the brink of industrial and commercial mediocre player may be no one can tell, phases of the pending base ball war trouble. Is professional base ball pre but that the ultimate harvest will be one since our last issue unless it be for the pared to trust itself to the tender mercies of thistles is well assured in the light of A WEEKLY JOURNAL DEVOTED TO worse. Here we .are within two weeks of these self-constituted governors of the 40 years of base ball history, which of the opening of the championship races, nation©s manners and morals; or is it of proves unerringly that no player has ever BASE BALL AND TRAP SHOOTING of the three major leagues and still the so little importance that it can be sub been worth the price of inter-club fric FOUNDED APHIL, 1883. attention of the country is being forced jected to the risk of engulfment in the tion or enmity, to say nothing of the upon the legal and commercial aspects of maelstrom which is swallowing far great frightful cost of inter-league war. Ktle Registered in the United States Patent Office by The Sporting Life Publishing Company. the game to the almost entire exclusion er institutions? _ Entered at the Philadelphia Post Offlca of thf> only side that should hf> presented as second class matter. to the public, namely, the artistic side. HISTORY ALWAYS REPEATS Published every Saturday by In the Killifer case there is no sign of Ittsburgh "Gazette-Tlmw." THE SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING Co. compromise on either side, and the indi TNASMUCH as this pending Killifer President Gwlnner is authority for tho statement cations are that that controversy will be that pitcher Cainnitz was not authorized to negotiate 84 South Third Street. " case may, in its collateral and future injected into and dragged through the with any Pirate players. While the Feds have gone PHILADELPHIA, PA.. U. S. A. results, become one of the famous or along nicely and have been well treated by the press playing season. Furthermore, Organized infamous, according to viewpoint cases and public aa well, there seems to be no predominance! THOMAS S. I>AN1>0...... President and Gun Editor Ball was not well served when the Bos of base ball history we deem it timely to of the* desire locally to see a club like the Pirates FRANCIS C. KICHTEH. ...Vice-Pres., Editor-in-chief ton manager invoked against Northern weakened through the zeal of the opposition,. The J. CLIFFORD DANDO...... Secretary-Treasurer give a few instances of neeflless magnate Buccaneers are still with us, have been with us for THOMAS D. RICHTER...... Assistant Editor white men a Southern law designed chief AUBREY J. DANDO...... Advertising Manager squabbles over players who were soon many years, and have been a credit to the city ever J. DOUGLASS DANDO...... Circulation Manager ly to control, in self-defense, the shiftless forgotten, but which had quite moment since took charge of them and brought A. S. PARRY...... Office Manager colored labor of that section; and was four pennants and a World©s Championship to Pitts ous and nearly always disastrous effect burgh. Although many local fans have yelled, "Go SUBSCRIPTION BATES even worse served when that foolish move upon the game. Away back in 1875 a to it, Feds," because of prospects for another club One Yew...... $2.00 was imitated in another Southern State row between the Athletic and Chicago here and cheaper admissions, they would hardly ap Copies ...... 5c by the Pittsburgh Club. The result has preciate any more by the invaders to weaken, a club Canadian Postage, 50 cents extra per yew. clubs over shortstop David Force, formed that ia in the running for another championship. The Foreign Postage, $1.00 extra, per year. been to open the way to an inquiry which the incentive for the organization of the Federal League afforded the fans a merry Winter, but might have extended much further than National League, and the immediate the Stove League season is about over and it would the original issue were the Pittsburgh be we©ll for the invaders to give people a rest. No PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 4, 1914 death of the first Professional League. base ball war, grievances or lofty ambitiona justify in Club a local institution, or the Pittsburgh In the Fall of 1885 the attempted trans terference with the,real thing after . It tar If it happened, you ttnW find it re players anything but temporary sojourn- fer of players Keefe and Esterbrook by will be a popular move then for magnates and lawyer* corded in "Sporting Ltfe." ers, in the State whose legal powers were on both sides to close up and give the players Ul* the Metropolitan Club from the American limelight. invoked. Association to the National League caused TROUBLE*IN BATTALIGNS a storm which eventually eliminated the It is an amazing thing that the base "Mets" from base ball. THE PUBLIC WATCHING TN OUR National Commission columns ball magnates, with so much at stake, ^ will be found several bulletins defining should be blind to ©the serious fact that In 1886 a row between the Baltimore New York "Evening Sun." and explaining changes necessitated in there is something to be considered be and Pittsburgh clubs, of the American If Federal League agents manage to induce National National Commission rules by the conces or American League players to violate written con> yond the question of contract rights or Association, over player Barckley, caused tracts it will not be long before the Federal League sions made to the Players© Fraternity in status, or that they should be so insis the secession of the Pittsburgh Club to will lose the confidence and support of the base ball the matter of interleague waivers. In tent upon attempts to legalize something the National League, which proved the public. Honesty ie the life of tha national game. this case the National Commission had Promoters who tempt weak-kneed players to jump that cannot be strictly legalized without entering wedge to American Association contracts will be regarded as enemies of the sport. to consider the interests also of the Class grave danger to a business or profession disruption. In 1885 an internal National Players who repudiate their agreements will be open A leagues, who enjoyed an exception which that has ever been, and must ever be, League row over the reinstatement of to suspicion and tha,t means a slump in the popularity could not be abrogated without their of base ball. As the Supreme Court of , a law unto itself. In every major league players Glasscock, Dunlap, McCormick in reviewing the Lajoio case, decided that the so- consent. Nevertheless, the lawyer-leader base ball war, ancient or modern, the and others, led to the resignation of Pres called reserve clause was legal, the owner of the of the Fraternity demands the full "pound base ball contract has been dragged into ident Mills, and the stultification of the Phillies appeared to be justified when he signed Killi of flesh" for his organization, regardless fer after that player had admitted his mistake in both Federal and State Courts with uni National League for these players whose accepting, a Federal League proposition. Aa long as of what other interests may be affected, form adverse verdict except just once in grievances led to the organization of the President Gilmore stuck to the plan to hale Killifer whether the difficulties the National Com a State Court; and yet it is hoped and Brotherhood, which in turn was betrayed before the United States Courts to determine the le mission is laboring under may be abridged gality of the reserve or option clause, the Federal sought to make that one exception the to its destruction by these same players. League appeared to be taking the proper course, at or increased, or whether the Fraternity basis for an impossible universal rule, In 1888 Comiskey©s forfeiture of a game the same time maintaining a policy to conduct its has deserved the extreme consideration apparently on the vain theory that pos at Brooklyn caused a row between Von affairs in an honorable way. But with Gilmore©s open it was accorded by the powers of Or advocacy of contract-jumping cornea a feeling that the sibly the tail may sometime wag the dog. der Ahe and Byrne which divided the Federals may care little for the honesty of the «amft ganized Ball. That the National Com And yet, despite many and serious court American Association, caused the presi itself. mission is carrying a heavy burden is defeats, Organized Ball is still an estab dential deadlock of 1890, the withdrawal obvious, considering that it is not only lished institution solely for the reason of Brooklyn and Cincinnati, and the ul entrusted with the conduct of the war that with each legal rebuff it was forced timate collapse of the old Association. THE FEDERALS© START with the Federal League, but that it has to make its organization stronger in its In 1890 a row between player Fogarty New York "Mail." its hands full to maintain harmony and own way, and by its own laws. and President Love, of the Philadelphia loyalty within the citadel, without con The Federals are practically sure of a running start Players© League Club, was the entering this Spring, provided their l-all parks are ready. The sidering the attitude of the players, which But, conditions, times, men, and opin wedge to the ultimate parting of the ways enormous advertising they have received all the Winter bodes ill for discipline and faithful ser ions have changed vastly within a decade, has at least awakened public curiosity and the opening of the capitalists and the players, which contests should draw capacity audiences. And in this vice, notwithstanding that their "loy and it is well within the range of pos killed the Players© League and the Broth alty" wTas purchased, en masse, at heavy game a running start is a big part of it, for the sibilities that the history of former court erhood. picking, as a rule, becomes lean after June, when the financial cost in addition to the conces proceedings may not repeat; that light- hope that springs eternal in the base ball breast has sions so fully and as it proved, so withered away in about two-thirds of each circuit. For hearted invocation of law may not stop In 1891 the unjustifiable grab of two the start at least it would not be surprising to see uselessly granted. It is becoming at the courthouse door; that defiance of American Association players, Bierbauer the Federals compare favorably in paid admissions evident that the National Commis judicial mandate may not be glossed over and Stovey, by two National League with the two older leagues. How long this prosperity sion edict against "player writing" is will last depends not so much upon the duality of nowadays as it was in the Lajoie case; clubs, caused the withdrawal of the just ball displayed, as so many have suggested, as upon to be totally disregarded, in both Na and that an attack upon a single con reconstructed American Association from the amount of interesting ball put up. A large num tional League and American League, and tract may entail hostile attack upon an the new National Agreement, and a fierce that this evil will flourish this season as entire system. We believe Organized one-year war which resulted in the death have been in the minor leagues, where the comparative never before thanks partly to the Na strength was about equal and where the Giants and Ball could well meet and easily survive of the Association and the organization Cuba couldn©t have looked any better. tional Commission©s compromise with de the severest test of congressional or judi of the twelve-club National League. In fiant players during the last World©s Se cial investigation upon trust lines under 1896 a quarrel between Andrew Freed- ries, and partly to the war conditions. ordinary conditions. But at present the nian and John T. Brush over player LINES OF BATTLE It is also a fact that many star players, conditions with external war, internal Doyle resulted in a public brawl between Chicago "Tribune." who signed long-time contracts at their dissensions, and menacing players are the two magnates and caused a factional own terms, are chafing under their self- Both major leagues have empowered the National not ordinary; rather are they so menac split in the National League, which Commission to have absolute charge of every angle imposed bar to financial exploitation of ing that only good management or good widened with the years and almost wreck of the gamei. The power of Messrs. Tener, Johnson the war situation, so that it would require luck will prevent a catastrophe involving ed the only major league then in exis and Herrmann is now so great that it is possible for but little provocation or temptation to both organization and independents unless tence. In 1899 a row between the New them to eliminate a club owner from the game -or produce an era of contract-jumping, des take any action they may see fit. It is the Com their battle is confined to or conducted York and Brooklyn clubs over player mission which will carry on the warfare against the pite the weak granting of all of the Frater on straight base ball lines. Wrigley destroyed the last chance of per Federals, but there will be no third1 league nor legal nity demands, which it now appears do petuating the twelve-club league, and thus flght. The turnstiles are to decide the auarrel. Realiz not weigh an iota compared with cash in If onr friends in the old and new major ing that the brunt of the flght waged by the Federals opened the way for American League ex will have to be borne by the Class AiA leagues, the hand. It is this precarious situation leagues think this picture is overdrawn, pansion to major league status. In 1892 major are going to give them every possible assistance. which makes resort to the courts as an ad or our views too pessimistic, let them a difference of opinion over the Lajoie For instance, the big league clubs will turn over all ditional irritant appear to us so fatuous, case between Col. Rogers and A. J. Reach their superfluous material to the clubs of the Ameri especially on the part of Organized Ball, of events and results within the past two can Association and the . The ruptured the friendship and partnership clubs which have opposition from the Federals are to which has the most at stake and is most years, and particularly within the past of almost a life-time, caused the jump of receive the most assistance. It is hoped that by this vulnerable to attack by reason of its few months, have been verified to the let Lajoie to the Cleveland Club, ruined system the minor league clubs will have teams which vastly greater number of clubs and play ter. Furthermore, let them turn their the Philadelphia Club©s season, and turn will outclass those of a majority of the Federal ers to be protected compared with the gaze upon Washington, where Theory is ed the wavering scale of victory toward League. Federal League©s meagre picking in re in the saddle; and let them note what the the American League. prisal. It would appear, from the way lawyers the non-producing gentlemen POINTED PARAGRAPHS things are shaping up all around, that who protest against privilege and yet Under the dual-league system, since either Organized Ball or thq Federal themselves constitute the most privileged It ia now a misdemeanor for an independent to in vogue, there have been numerous speak to one of the organized boys in. many: well- League, or both, are in danger of losing class in this country; who virtually mo magnate quarrels over or about players, conducted camps. But a large, juicy roll of bills hag control of the situation on the threshold nopolize the making, interpretation and ex but fortunately they did not reach the a language of its own and can turn the trick without of the season which would be a calam ecution of all laws and make a sorry dangerous inter-league status, -and the a word being said, aa in the past. New York "Tri bune." ity for which the only compensation job of it; and who have taken possession strength of organization was such as to would be hastening of the day when the© of every function of government are do prevent serious consequences within "The demand that the Cubs be owned by citizens of Chicago may be right and proper, but now many of warring factions must get together for ing to the railroads and other corpor league bounds. Now, after twelve years the Cubs live there? Boston "Globe." the purpose df preserving the capi ations which they created, to big and of comparative peace we have in the Kill tal in the game, of rescuing organization little business, and to every form of cor ifer case an inter-league fight whose pos *Pr sident Giimore is supposed to draw a $15,DM salary. This is quite a sum of money, but if w« from ruin, and of saving the sport from porate activity, sparing neither legitimate sibilities of harm to the game itself are as were given the choice we©d rather have his disgrace. or illegitimate- enteuprdses in their mad potential as any of the cases mentioned expenses. New York: "World." 4,1914 SPORTING LIFE right to recall him. In such case the NATIONAL BOARD SUSTAINED player must be tendered to Class AA and A clubs at a price not to exceed those CINCINNATI, O., March 28. Decision Base Ball Supreme Court stipulated in Section JS, herein referred No. 1164. In re Appeal of Terre to. If it is the intention of the major Haute Club in Wheeler Case. o league club to release the player under The Terre Haute Club, of the Central DECISIONS BY THE NATIONAL price of player Wright by the St. Thomas an optional agreement then the amount of League, appeals from the decision of the Club from the Providence Club. the option price shall not be less than National Board disallowing its claim for His sworn statement that it was $300, as stipulated in Rule 13 of the COMMISSION understood between him and the di $750 against the Indianapolis Club, of the Commission and not mere than the re American Association, for the release of rectors of his club that the agreement spective amounts prescribed in Section should cover drafts as well as sales of 18 of the Fraternity Agreement. The player Wheeler. The Board ruled in Oc Official Text of the Latest Find players is offset by the affidavits of three amount of the consideration decided upon tober, 1913, that the transfer of this play officials of that club that it was fully should be stated in ail cases to the presi er was more in the nature of a loan or ings Transmitted to "Sporting explained to him when the agreement was dent of the league of the club re trial than outright sale, and held that the signed that the concession did not include questing waivers, who will certify the Indianapolis Club was justified in return draft money and he assented. same to the Secretary of the National As Life" for Publication By Com There is a marked distinction between ing the player after a two-weeks© trial. sociation at the same time he is required The Board©s decision concludes as fol mission Secretary John E. Bruce* the sale of a player©s release and his se to ascertain if Class A A or Class A clubs lection. The former method of transfer file claim to such players, so that the lows: "Inasmuch as the Terre Haute is the result of negotiations between National Association clubs can have this Club got their player back and still have Below will be found the official publi clubs; the latter is the exercise of an arbi information when the player is tendered him, the claim must be disallowed." cation of the latest decisions handed trary privilege by a club of higher classi to them under an optional agreement. The case was re-heard and affirmed by down by the National Commission, which fication at a price fixed by the National If the major league club and the claim the Board at its November meeting in is in effect the Court ot Agreement, if a major league club, or by ing minor league club cannot agree on the National Association Agreement, if Columbus, when and where President Last Resort in the World the optional price, the presidents of the Wagner, of the Terre Haute Club, ap of Base Ball. The decisions the selecting club be a minor league club. leagues of the respective clubs shall de The disallowance by the National Board peared in person and testified. After care are furnished "Sporting termine the consideration, provided, how ful consideration of the voluminous evi Life" by John E. Bruce, of Manager Ort©s claim to 15 per cent, of ever, it shall not exceed the amounts fixed the Secretary-Treasurer of the draft money secured from the Provi dence before it, the Commission unani dence Club by the Sr. Thomas Club, is in Section 18, above quoted. mously concurs in the conclusion of the the National Commission, Section 18 of the Agreement with the Board, sustains its decision and dismisses and are therefore official. therefore affirmed and his appeal is dis Base Ball Players© Fraternity does not As such they should all be missed. the Terre Haute Club©s appeal. B. B. JOHNSON. change the systeni of returning drafted AUG. HERRMANN, studiously scanned by all JOHN K. TENER, players, as prescribed in Section 9, Article JOHN K. TENER, parties in base ball, and AUG. HBRRMANN, VI of the National Agreement and regu B. B. JOHNSON, particularly by minor (adv.) The National Commission. lated by Rule 32 of tho Commission, in (adv.) The National Commission. A. Hen-maun league officials, magnates any respect, if such player shall have and managers, as a vast NEW RULE CONSTRUED been legally claimed by a minor league NATIONAL BOARD REVERSED majority of the cases decided by the Na club. Nor is the priority of a Class A tional Commission are minor league play CINCINNATI, O., March 25. Decision club over all Class AA clubs in claiming CINCINNATI, O., March 30. Decision er cases, which come to the National No. 1165. In re Appeal of Player Commission through appeal from previous Young From Decision of National National Board findings: Board Relative to His Status. Latest News By Telegraph Briefly Told Player George C. Young requests the Commission to reverse the National SPECIAL TO "SPORTING LIFE" Board©s disallowance of his claim to be CINCINNATI, O., March 25. Decision a free agent. This player was released No. 1160. In re Appeal of Lexington NEWS EVERYONE KNOWS "HANS" WAGNER last Fall under an optional agreement by COLUMBUS, O., March 20©. -At a. meeting held HOT SPRINGS, At!;., Match 31, Uncle Sam©s the Cleveland Club to the Toledo Club, of Club From the National Board©s De at Cincinnati on the 23rd the managers of the postal clerks are base ball fans. It is no longer the American Association, which latter cision Relative to Status of Player- Ohio State League decided to open the season of necessary for Hans Wagner to have his mail ad 191+ on April 28th at the following places: Lex dressed to him. One of his admirers in Pitts secured two more experienced catchers Manager Fillman. ington at Maysville, Chillicotho at Hamilton. burgh mailed a postal to him Saturday. There and concluded© not to retain this player. The Lexington Club, of the Ohio State Portsmouth at Ironton, Charleston at Huntington. was no name or address, but a picture of the On being advised to this effect, the Cleve A schedule of 140 games is being arranged by the German was pasted on the address side of the League appeals to the Commission from league secretary and it contemplates closing the card. It was dropped into the mail box this land Club notified the Toledo Club to the National Board©s award of the ser season on the Sunday following Labor Day. morning, and when Hans stepped up to the desk make such disposition as it desired of vices of player-manager John Fillman at the Eastman Hotel he was handed the post the services of player Young, who was to the Paris Club, of the Texas-Oklahdma NYE SIGNS W!TH DUBUQUE card. released in January to the Charleston DUBUQUE, la., March "9. The signed con Club, of the Ohio State League. League. The evidence establishes that the tract of sljortstop Fred Nye, awarded to the Du- SOUTHERN MICHIGAN MANAGERS player entered into a regular contract for buque (I. I. I. League) Club, has been received SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 39. Southern The Charleston club was not only dila the season of 1914 with the Paris Club by Manager Floss. Menominee, Wis., also claimed Michigan League managers for this season have tory in executing and filing the optional on February 6th. Nye. ©been announced© as follows: South Bend, Edward agreement for the player©s release to it, Smith; Toledo, "Topsy" Hartz-el; Adrian. William but neglected to tender him a contract The statement of the player filed with SOUTH BEND PLAYERS SIGN Cristal; Jackson, Maurice Myera; Battle Creek, the Board was to the effect that while a SOUTH BEND, Ind., March 30. Julius Be Danny Collins; Ivalamazoo, C. A. Wagner; Lans- by February 1, in accordance with the free agent he submitted terms to the Paris Rose, catcher, of this city, has been signed by ing, John Morrissey; Bay City, D. A. Jenkins; Section 2 of Article VII of the National and Lexington Clubs. The former for the Minneapolis American Association Club; Hoy Saginaw, Howard Holmes; Flint, D. A. Burke. Agreement. The player states that he Young, pitcher, has signed with Battle Creek, of received his contract on February 26. warded him a contract which he signed the ; Edward W. Wheel and returned a day before the Lexington er, formerly manager of the South Bend and BASE BALL IN LONDON The Board ruled that as the "passing Club wired him an acceptance of his Terre Haute Central League Clubs, will manage LONDON. March 30. Richard Klegin staged on of the optional agreement papers oc the Great Falls Club, of the Union Association. Saturday at Tlanelagh the first game of the In terms. ternational Base .Ball League. The score was: curred about February 1, and the Toledo He takes with him pitcher I>avis, of Mishawaka; Club expected Charleston had mailed you It appears that the Lexington Club was pitcher Moore, and outfielder Connors, last year Klegin©s Americans. 4; Murray©s Club, 3. There will be a game at fianelaeh every Saturday during (Young) a contract, and Charleston ex notified by Secretary Farrell under date with Ludlngton, Mien., have been signed by the the season. Five base ball teams are now doing pected that Toledo had mailed you of February 18th that no club had claim South Bend South.e:-n Michigan Club. business In London. ed player Fillman. Six days before that (Young) a contract," it was not the in COUGHLIN SIGNS WITH SCRANTON tention of either club that he should be the Lexington Club had telegraphed the SCRANTON, Pa., March SO. Bill Coughlin, of BOOST FOR DUBUQUE CLUB come a free agent and directed him to ne player that it had accepted the player©s this city, formerly captain of the Detroit Ameri DUBUQUE, la.. March SO. At a booster meet can League team and later manager of the Read ing held at Eagles© hall night of March 25 plans gotiate with the Charleston Club. terms. On February 21st, the Lexington ing and Allento-.vn Clubs, of the Tri-State League, were laid for the disposition of 10,000 tickets for The Commission holds that under the Club was notified of the receipt by Sec yesterday signed a contract to play third base for the I. I. I. League games in D-ubuque this year. circumstances, the failure of the Charles retary Farrell of the contract of player- the local New York State League team during the All money derived from the sale of these booster tickets will ba split half and half between the ball ton Club to tender the player a contract manager Fillman for record. coming season. club and the management of the new municipal by February 1 cancelled its right to _ his The Lexington Club contends that un TROUBLE IN THE NEWARK CAMP . Catcher Fred Hammerschmidt has services and operated as his uncondition der the circumstances Rule 9 of the Na CHATTANOOGA. Term., Match 29. It was signed with Dubuque. al release. The National Board©s decision tional Board, which provides that the first stated hero yesterday that Manager Harry Smith, is, therefore, reversed, and the player is notice of acceptance of terms received by of the Newark International League Club, has BE©RTH FOR MIKE KELLEY tendered his resignation to Charles H. Ebbets, ST. PAUL, Minn., March SO. M. M. Kelley. hereby declared to be at liberty to con its secretary, "followed by proofs, shall owner of the Brooklyn and Newark Clubs. The former manager of the loeal club, of the American tract with any club he may elect. have precedence and shall be binding," is recall of outnelder Dalton from Newark to Brook Association, has been engaged by President Len- B, B. JOHNSO©N, applicable. lyn and the action of centre fielder Hap Myers non as business manager of the club for the JOHN K. TBNBR, The Board properly rules that the exe in jumping the club last night, because of alleged coming season. Relief will have general super AUG. HERRMANN, treatment accorded him, is said to have actuated vision of the business Interests of the club and (adv.) The National Commission. cution of a contract between the player will assist Manager Freeman obtaining players. and the Paris Club a day in advance of Smith in tendering his resignation. the acceptance of his terms by the Lex NATIONAL BOARD DECISION ington Club settled his status and he was precluded from further negotiation with No 1162. Notice to Major League, a player selected from it abridged or AUBURN, N. T., March 26, 1914. Office of the Sec Class AA and Class A Clubs. In re modified. retary of the National Association. In re Appeal of the Lexington or any club. tha Wausau. Wis., Club. This contention could not have arisen Construction of Section 18 of Agree A drafted player, who has not been The Wausau, Wis., Club appealed to the National had the Paris Club promptly forwarded ment with Base Ball Players© Fratern claimed before February 1, following his Board to set aside the transfer of the Wausau fran ity. selection, becomes subject to Section 18 of chise to Freeport. Ills. its contract with the player to Secretary the Players© Agreement, when released A majority of directors of the Wausau Club, by Farrell. The appeal of the Lexington Section 18 of the Agreement with the resolution adopted at a meeting held February 5, 1914, Club is therefore dismissed and the de Base Ball Players© Fraternity reads as by a major league to a minor league notified President Weeks, of the Wisconsin-Illinois cision of the National Board is sustained. follows: club. League, that after canvassing the situation in Wau- "Before a major league player shall be released • AUG. HERRMANN. sau it was not deemed advisable or feasible to con AUG. IIERRMANN, B. E. JOHNSON, B. B. JOHNSON, outright or under an optional agreement to Class A tinue the franchise in Wausau for tha 1914 playing or a lower classification his services shall first be JOHN K. TENER, season. JOHN K. TENEK, (adv.) The National Commission. (adv.) The National Commission. tendered to all Class AA clubs at a price not to ex The Wisconsin-Illinois League consequently. In meet ceed $1000 and then to all Class A clubs at price ing assembled, at Madison, Wis., February 19. issued not to exceed $r«0>. If he be a drafted player the an option to George Bubser, wherein the latter was PLAYER APPEAL DISMISSED club from which he is drafted shall have prior claim COMMISSION RULE REVOKED given a franchise in the Wisconsin-Illinois League for to all other clubs in its classiflcation." Freeport, Ills., in place of Wausa.u, conditioned upon posting with the president of the league a stipulated CINCINNATI, O., March 25. Decision In view of the fact that there seems to CINCINNATI, O., March 26. Decision sum on or before March 1st, 1.91,4. No. 1161. in re Appeal of Manager be a misunderstanding as to the exact No. 1163. Notice in re Appeal of Pro The Wausau Club on February 19 wired League meaning of this particular clause, the vision in Rule 17 of National Commis President Weeks a request that the matter of the Ort from Decision of National Board. sale of the Wausau. franchise be deferred for a week Player-Manager George R. Ort requests Commission announces that its intent and. sion Relative to Side Agreements. or 10 days. the Commission to reverse a ruling of the purpose is to afford -players released by Paragraph "d" of Rule 17 of the N#- On Sunday. March 1st, Mr. Bubser wired President National Board, disallowing his claim major league clubs, either outright or un tional Commission declaring side agree Weeks that the necessary amount to close his oixtion der an optional agreement, an opportunity ments between clubs and players invalid with the league had been telegraphed the Green Bay against the St. Thomas Club, of the Ca Bank. nadian League, predicated on the follow to secure employment with a National is hereby revoked. Subsequent sections It appears that th« Wausau Club called a meeting ing agreement, signed by the president Association club of as high a classification of this rule will be re-lettered. of its stockholders on February 25, 1914, and pro and secretary of that club on February as possible, and, at the same time, _to This provision is eliminated for the rea ceeded to raise the required funds by public «ub- son that in conformity to the Agreement scription for the coming season. 24th, 1914: protect by optional agreements, the in Tha Wausau Club officials applied to the cirtl courts "This Is to certify that the St. Thomas Ball Club terests of major league clubs to their with the Base Ball Players© Fraternity, for an order enjoining the league from transferring agrees to grant George R. Ort in addition to his players. all contracts between National Agreement the Wausau franchise to Freeport. The injunction player©s contract 15 per cent, of all money realised When a major league club makes ap clubs and players contain a clause print order was granted on March 4th. from the sale of players during the 1913 season. It plication for in©terleagiie waivers it should ed at the top in red ink, warning the On a date later than March 4th, an application wai is further agreed that he is to receive a bonus of addressed to the Board praying for its intervention. $100 if the team finishes the season in the first or at the same time notify the president of parties that if an investigation establishes It appears from the evidence that President Weeks, second position. To secure the above he must finish the league of which it is a member, wheth that any agreement between club and of the Wisconsin-Illinois League, fll«d an answer on the season with the St. Thomas Club." player does not appear in or is not made a March 25 in the injunction suit, and, the entire matter er the player will be released uncondition is now before the civil courts. As there is no stipulation in this agree ally, outright, or under an optional agree part of the regular contract, the club shall It is the ruling of the National Board, and follow ment that the manager should share in ment if waivers are obtained. An out be fined, the contract annulled, and the ing the precedent established in the Dowd case, that draft money received by the St., Thomas right release is construed to mean the player unconditionally released. the interested parties having submitted claims to a B. B. JOHNSON. civil court for adjustment, tha.t the Board must de Club in 1913, the burden of proof is on player©s transfer from one club to an JOHN K. TENER, cline to intervene at this time, inasmuch as th« him to substantiate to his contention that other, either with or without a considera AUG. HER.RMAKN. partial will ba bound. by the judgment of the court. be is entitled to 15 per cent, of the draft tion, and without the retention of the (adr.I ph« National Commission. i, K. FABRELL, Swsrsunr. SPORTING LIFE helped to break. Sol©s rays. staked ing off of another lid in base ball history. If the weather his "rep" on Kelley©s ability to make good in a first- man doesn©t get gay with real base ball weather, he had better hike it to the North Pole and do another class union. Joe©s speed is one forte bound to make Cook stunt. The Superbas are closing the most suc him a big favorite with fans. Jim Kelly is also cessful Spring campaign in their history today, one Uncle Nick©s" Views rapid, but he is yet deficient in the art of utilizing that augurs well for the uplift of the Kbbetsians in that swiftness., as he cannot slide successfully. Clarke the pennant race this year. Both "Hobble" and Boss is working on him and he may prove a capable re- Ebbets are tickled over the situation and are pre serveist, Watson i* coming along fairly well. Pitts dicting a pennant-winning aggregation, surest thing ogame of the season here on April 23." burgh©s owner expressed his faith in the backstop you know. Dick Kgan ©has HOW AN EX-PRESIDENT SIZES We, too, hope that he may. band. Waite is slow starting, being one of those FITTED INTO THE INFIELD stiff hitters, but he has the disposition and per sonality. Clarke is taking his time to bring the like a shortstop to the manor born and the acauMtioh UP THE SITUATION giant to the front. Kafora has been showing neat of .lack Dalton seems to have made the outfield a . PITTSBURGHJ>ENNINGS form and his retention is certain. "Don©t fear for corker. .Tack made a great rep as a lead-off man the catching department. It©s all O. K.," says Bar with Newark last yeair and "Robbie" has decided to ney. try him out in that important, place with Brooklyn, Rick Young Thinks the Federal Federals Register Big Mistake When Han- dropping Cutshaw down among the clean-up squad, THE FEDS© BEST GRAB. in which particular sphere he did yoeman©s service in lon Loses His Grip on Them Hot An unfounded rumor that Claure Hendrir had tried 1913, ranking sixth or seventh among the National League Has as Good a Chance a "come back" on the Pittsburgh Club was discussed League batters who drove in runs. Of course, every Springs Filled With Thrills Dreyfuss a,t Pirate headquarters today Jim Jerpe, a newspaper thing else provided for, the brunt of the> campaign will man, and possibly Claude©s warmest friend in this rest, with the pitchers and "Robbie" seems to have a as American Had When It Ex Admires His Club. city, asked Dreyfuss "if there was anything in it?" staff of twirlers that cannot be surpassed by any other Answered in the negative Jerpe spiui a yarn of early club in the circuit, the Giants not even excepted, BY A. R. CBATTY. January times when he was writing Claude four and "Bobbia" has panded; Fears Salary Excesses* five letters a week urging him to stand by the old PITTSBURGH, Pa., March 30. Edi union. "Claude replied every time and I am con WHIPPED HIS BIG FOUR tor "Sporting Life." , mast vinced that at one stage the big fellow was weaned into better shape than any quartet of Brooklyn regu WASHINGTON, D. C., March 31. away from Fed temptation," says Jim. "He a.s lars lia.ve ever been and is ready to pin his faith on, er mind in the Federal League, is missed much as told me. However, a couple of roasts for their early-season form. Tlit three R©s Ttagan, Ruck- Nicholas E. Young, the grand old man in individual club control. Pop furnish tho giant were wired out of this city. Seeing in er and R.eulbach look particularly capable, with Al of the great national pastime, and better ed the brains for the early formation. difference on the part of Pittsburgh officials Claude ien looming up stronger thup he did last year. Reul- known as "Uncle Nick" to Since individual members of the Fed cir became stubborn and jumped. Hendrix is a great bach especially has, caught "Robbie©s" reye and the ball player; so classy in my mind that if he took a rotund manager is picking the ex-Cub as one of his the followers of the sport cuit began to run their own clubs some notion and returned to the Nationals every old mainstays this year. Rucker has been nursed along in general, and to his serious blunders have been recorded. Left leaguer of value would try and follow suit. A little like a million dollar enterprise arid- if Na.p doesn©t friends in particular, is to Hanlon its a cinch that somebody Charley Somers business would have saved this man uncover his best yea r, somebody is going to be dis to organized base ball. Somers is cold with his good appointed. Ragan is getting tons of work, always rather uncommunicative in wouldn©t have sent a man of Camnitz©s being a performer who needs plenty of exercise to keep his views reg©arding the men in early dealings, but when he se.es© that they personality to Hot Springs as a tempter are going to get away then lie unbends and goes to him in trim. Leave it to "Robbie" to pick out the chances of the Federals of stars under contract. The Kentuckyian them." Jerpe raved© over Hendrix©s ability as a ball peculiarities of his stable of pitchers. Alien, another carving themselves a place was ill fitted for a diplomatic errand. Hi* escapades tosser, saying that when Claude was sla.bbing nine late starter, is being nursed very much on the Rucker in tie Springs form material for numerous stirring plan, while Wagner, Btown. Schmutz and. the .other in the realm of major ball players were in the field. He can swat and run late arrivals are getting plenty of action in order to league base ball. Mr. stories. Think of a crafty player agent shoving his bases almost as clever as the boss mogul of any team. head into a service noose as did Howard Camnitz. Headquarters rounders began discussing Hendrix©s prove their value. Pfeffer ha.s been used quite frejly Young, whose home is in amenability to discipline. Jerpe insisted that mild in practice games and p-eems to be a comer. He Washington, and who, for A FINE TRICK. wa.s discovered by former treasurer Medicus and may Friday, March 20, Dreyfuss appealed for an in poker playing was Claude©s only dissipation, but prove a monument of usefulness to that very popular N. E. Yeung 18 years, was president of junction. Bailiffs scoured haunts for the defendant, having been spliced this Spring the Kansan may person. the National League, the but in vain. Over a day later the man wanted, con abandon all follies and confine himself to base ball in THE CATCHING STAFF longest tenure in that office by one man, spicuous in a huge touring car, drove up> to the Pi earnest. has been having tons of hard luck early, which givei has a recollection that covers a pretty rates© ball park. No shrewd sleuth would he guilty NEWS NUGGETS. rise to the impression that they are going to have a. of such a stunt. Again the task overwhelmed "Oam- Expo. Field got one of its Spring baths today. good season on the principle that things work by lengthy period of time, and it takes a ray©s" sense of caution, for he had a convivial time. However, the club isn©t daunted. A long-range contrary. Miller, Brwin and McCarty have been on comparatively small leap for him to get Dreyfuss was at Ms Greater Pittsburgh office today, S©iimpse of the park shows that the addition to the the hospital list at the same time for the past week back to 1901 when the American broke after a ride of two nights in an upper berth from pavillion is to be more .ornamental than the stand or so, leaving Bill Fischer to stand the brunt of the up the exclusiveness of .the parent or the Ozarks. Barney came on to get a Wank con put up by the Independents of 1912. work, which that live wire has been taking care of tract for use as an exhibit in the legal proceedings. Some young men employed as ticket takers at Forbes to the satisfaction of all concerned. The sick ones ganization. The mission was imperative; Dreyfuss is wearing war Field wanted to know if they could also perform the are mending rapidly now and should be O. K. by the LIKE ATTITUDE TO AMERICAN. time- the opening game with Boston arrives on the 14th. The Superb, should put it all over the New This reference of 13 years ago is made Yorks in the coming series, although, you never can to bring out the fact that the Johnsonian tell. Chance has had his troubles with his band in f the South, the net result of which has been the reading circuit was just as much despised and English View of Base Ball of the riot act, which sometimes helps and most time* as soundly denounced by tHe club own doesn©t. ers and officials of the National League THE BROOKLYN FEDERALS were Incorporated at Albany today with a capital of as the Federal League is by the leading Tinder the caption "Huge men with huge salaries," "The London Daily $800.000 and three directors, namely, Walter S. Ward, lights of the two big ranks today. Mr. Mail" of February 23, published the following startling facts anent the William C. Evans and Charles Adams. The latter Young vouches for this fact, and there Giants and White Sox. The fans here will be interested to learn of the two are residents of New Roehelle and are named for are any number of fans right here in our "shadow ball" and "snake ball," of base running "beyond reproach," of the the first time in base ball. Walter Ward is a nephew of Robert B. Ward and lias been, referred to as midst who can support him in this phase fact that George Wiltse discovered the fade-away, sacred to the right arm of treasurer of the club heretofore. Robert B. is recog of the argument. Then, too, for those Matty, and of interesting sidelights in salaries. Here it is: nized as the president. What agitates the fans in who are not familiar with the war of In the field will be men whose names are house Chicago, whose specialty is the "shadow ball," this connection is the fact that the three directors ara 1901 and 1902, wTe can give Mr. Young hold words among Americans. They are giants an elusive ball, which projerts its own shadow as credited with only 10 shares at. $100 per share and as authority for the statement that the in name and stature and dra.w salaries of £2«00 a it approaches. Mr. Bens earns £2000 a year. the paid up capital is fixed at $1000. What that year, earned by sheer merit and skill in a fas Mr. James Scott, another £1800 pitcher allied means nobody appears to know, but the supposition teams recruited by the Federals to cinating pursuit. to the "White Sox," who is the creator of the is that the majority stockholders are to be adlent STAET THEIR FIKST CAMPAIGN The advance guard1 arrived in London yesterday "jump" ball. partners. It is planned to hand out that great base ball magnate, Mr. Charles A. Mr. , captain of the New York CERTAIN BLOCKS OF STOCK . as a major circuit compare more favor Comiskey, erstwhile famous player, now eight "Giants," salaried at £2200, a man whose bat to the players in proportion to the salaries they earn, ably with their rivals than those of the times a dollar-millionaiie and owner of tha ting, fielding and ba.se running are beyond de which sounds generous enough, a.s it bespeaks a "White Sox" team; and Mr. T. P. ("Ted") scription or reproach. profit-sharing enterprise on the part of the promoters. American did with the National when Sullivan, one of the builders of the national game. Mr. James Thorpe, the Indian athlete, a won All will be to the merry if the players are not railed and his cohorts brought Among today©s arrivals will be the following, derful fielder and sprinter. upon to stand a share of the losses, if such an the second league of classic rating safely the bare recital of whose names will stir Ameri Mr. George Weaver, sihortstop of the "White occasion should transpire. Johnny Ward came out cans in London to a white heat of national en Sox." with a statement, today to the effect tlia.t it, was im to the front. So you see "Uncle Nick" thusiasm: Mr. , of the Detroit Club, reputed possible to avoid conflict between the Tip Tops and, has a good reason to be rather timid Mr. ,Tohn McGi-aw, manager of the New York to be the best batsman in the United States; has the .Superbas this year, and that there would be a Base Ball Club, knowns as the "Napoleon of refused a salary of £2000 to change his club. bunch of conflicting dates here. He said the long about giving his direct opinion as to Bast- Ball," whose salary is £3000 per annum. Mr. Wingo. of the "Giants," and Mr. Slight, delay in Issuing.the schedule was caused by ail what the Federals might accomplish in Mr. Speaker, centre fielder for the Boston Ameri of the "White Sox," wonderful catchers and their attempt to fight their way to the cans. a wonderful batsman, salary £2060©. great throwers, quick as lightning, and standing EFFORT TO AVOID CLASHES Mr. George Wiltse, the pitcher of the "Giants," 6 feet I inch; known as the Adonises of the team. between Washington Park and Ebbets Field as mu"h uppermost pinnacle in the leading pas of New York, who draws a salary of £1800 by Mr. Pat Heame. a South Carolina, Irishman, as possible. The fact that Pittsburgh, is in the time of these great United States. "Base virtue of his talents as the creator of the "fade creator of the "snake ball," which goes this way Enste©n circuit of the Feds and in the Western wheel ball away ball." and that in its hurtling course from pitcher to of the© Nationals makes it impossible to avoid those Mr. Bens, the pitcher of the "White Sox," of batsman. conflicts in Brooklyn and Pittsburgh as well, which HAS GROWN SO RAPIDLY means that the Brooklyn fans will be put to it to in popularity since I first became inter show their allegiance. Those who look for free passes, however, will be greatly disappointed, as both clubg ested in the game that I don©t think it togs and means to combat the Feds to the limit. same mission for the Feds at Expo-. Park. "Nothing intend to fight it out on their merits. It©s sure going safe _ to say when and where it will stop Barney in a levee to reporters indicated that angles doing" was the ukase handed them by the National to be a merry season for all concerned. Ward was making advances," said Mr. Young. "It out af the ordinary had been sequels of Camnitz©s officials. a bit cast down over the discovery that catcher Hll- seems as if the general run of fans are action. Encouraging "Cammy" in his effort to com Cap. Clarke had more trouble*, than ever with debrand and pitcher Watkins had accepted terms with willing to witness a base ball contest pel Dreyfuss to expose in court "his contracts with newspaper warriors this trip. Some paragrapheis are the, New London Club, of the Eastern Association, salaries attached," etc., incorrigible in war times. and that R. K. Ward, carrying out his expressed de every day in the week, and if they are Don©t joke aiwut the . There was termination not to carry anybody who was willing to support another first-calibre WAS A FORMER STOCKHOLDER a man in town today who said that the team under TIED IIP WITH ORGANIZED BALL, circuit, why I say, let it come. I must In the Pirates. This man realized that such secrets "Buck" Herzog©s ginger gags was going to surpass ex has decided to ssnd the two players away. WatWns say, though, that base ball has about as salaries would make dandy reading and aimed pectations. claims he had no personal dealings with the New reached its limit in one way, and that is to publish it in liis journal. The incident is a case London Club, declaring that hi" wife did the corres of history repeating itself. B©ack in 1908 the ex-stock pondence without his knowledge, which may save him IN REGARD TO SALARIES. holder©s paper printed a flash story about "Camrny" to the Tip Tops. But Hildebrand has acknowledged and also had a sensational bulletin on its office BROOKLYN BUDGET the corn and is slated for release. His lo.ss will be It appears almost impossible for the mag window wherein the Corsair server was aacused of greatly felt, as ho was the only experienced catcher nates to go much further in this respect skylarking. Camnitz wanted to lick the editor, but The Opening of the Season to Find the Bradley had to help out Owens. The disappearance ©and to make any money on their invest finally sued the publication and a pubic apology was of Bill Bradley from the Columbia camp the other ments, which run from a half to a mil given him. The former foes are friendly now and unite Superbas in the Best Shape Ever Inter day lias had the fans guessing, but it is believed that in endeavoring to harass an old mate. For over an he slipped over to Shreveport to get Tom Seaton to lion dollars in practically, if not all, the hour today Col. Dreyfuss descanted on the battle at esting News About the Brooklyn Federal sea the light. ,T. Montgomery Ward a-sserted today big league cities. This is for grounds Hot Springs, originating as a result of Camnitz©9 en that Seaton signed a Brooklyn Fed contract, was glad and stands. I doubt very much, whether deavor to induce McCiuiUan and Viox to bre»k their League Club. to do to, and would have to play with Brooklyn. contracts. "Cfcmmy" was the May-pole in all hap or not the Federals make good or fail, penings. Commanding a bag auto the ex-National THE PRACTICE STUNTS if more than a few of the clubs gain a Leaguer splurged around the Spa. tossing one tip, BY ABE YAGER. of the Tip Tops at Columbia have gone along swim fair return from their outlay this season. so it is averred of a cool $108. A chaffeur wa* the BROOKLYN, March 31. Editor of mingly under the direction of Artie Hofman and tha Salaries have been boosted to such a lucky recipient of this sum. Camnitz also thrilled by "Sporting Life." Home, James. We are team is shaping up nicely. Blurring the pitching staff, threatening to annihilate a reporter who didn©t fashion which, however, will be fairly strong when Seaton high notch that with the patronage divi a stary to his liking. Camnitz©s roll didn©t last not quoting a well-known expression in reports, the situation looks promising. The stadium ded to any appreciable extent, some are here is going up like an enchanted castle over night, long, for there is evidence that one of the up-to-date society dramas, but but there are many who believe it won©t by ready by bound to feel the drain. Take, for in AFTER TEN DAYS OF SLEUTHING stance, the sum of $16,000 the Boston what is going to actually happen tomor May 2. The Wards assert that it will, which means the secret, serTice man wired to the Steal City for row morning when the Superba Regulars that play will start without any roof to the grand* Red Sox are said to be paying ©Tris© more dough. Emphatic denials wired by Pittsburgh stand, something of a handicap to the fans. There is Speaker. He may be worth ©this much Federal officials "that they had not authorized Cam wander into town after their long Spring good authority for the report that the Wards have money if his ability is strictly compared nitz to g» so this expedition" were not accepted by campaign in the South. For everybody closed for a lease of Ridgewood Park at $5009 a to some of the other players who are Dreyfuss »fld Clarke, f»r the; happen to have evidence knows that Captain Jake Daubert is the month in order to be on the safe side. in flat contradiction. Sufficient has been ascertained owner of a Chalmers car, and he will wearing big league regalia, but it certain to shew that if Gessler wasn©t In on the campaign ly is pushing the stipend to mighty he encouraged the transaction. "Somebody©s money have that emblem of his 1913 prowess OPERATION ON KLEM NEAR- THE TOPMOST BUNG. is going to waste," declared Dreyfuss in conclusion on the diamond, waiting for him at the after spinning a chapter on Camnitz©s don©t-eare-for- depot to drive him to his Coney Island NEW YORK, March 19. , I venture to say, that no matter what expenses conduct in the Arkansaw burg. One cause avenue mansion. The rest will take the the noted umpire of the National League, the outcome of the present wrangle, tan f»r concern not visible in Fed circles is Camnit/.©s subway, but being observing cusses, they gle, or imbroglio, or whatever you choose physical condition. Unless "Canuoy" buckles down underwent a surgical operation yester to training soon the Pittsburgh fVderal league »ntfit will possess themselves with the desire day afternoon for an injury he received to call it, may be, the time is drawing will not get value received from him in slab stunts. to go and do likewise this season and by being struck in the chest by a foul near when a maximum salary will be Howard isn©t far from a 2*0-pounder. win one of those useful contraptions. All ball as he was beginning his World Tour agreed on, and it would not be at all BETTKR THAN "BEAU." of which is good for base ball and the with the Giants and White Sox. Dr. W. surprising to me if the players themselves "A worthy successor to Clarence Beaumont, but chances of the Superbas for the grand old G. Fralick, assisted by Dr. .T. Hubley would be the first to ask for such a rul with more ginger than ©Beau.© " This Quip by Drey- flag. ( Schall, removed the entire clavicle and ing. You know you can kill the goose fuss summed up his opinion ef Joe Kelley, centre field WITH THE OPENING CLASH that lays tbe golden egg, and while these recruit picked up to guard the middle garden. Drey parts of the breast plate and several ribs. fuss told home reporters not to worry abeut the young with the New Yorks, set for Thursday, Both Dr. Fralick and Dr. Schall said base ball wars have always worked to man. He was sure to be on the roster as a regular. the team looking better than ever and last night that the operation had been the benefit of the men who play the game, Defects aie rare in his make-up. He is a better I feel that a re-action is due unless a hitter than Carey, equally aa fleet, knows how to slide, something like 20,000 fans expected to very successful and that Mr. Klem would curb is applied. But. anyway, I hope goes back, comes in with the ball in superb style. greet the Robinson clans, with music by be about in a few days. Examination Last race the man plajed a sun field at St. Joe. Shannon©s Regimental band and William showed that Mr. Klem was suffering from to be able to be on hand when the Na This hurt his sticUng. It was an exasperating sun E. Kelly, the new Brooklyn postmaster, a shattered shoulder blade, fractured tionals and Bed Sox dash in the opening gaideu to handle. i>articalariy huranae oo grand stand to tosa out the &ak bail, all la recherche roc the say breast olate suui several fractured ribs. « 4, SPORTING LIFE ster for a few days at the start of the American Federals nor the Mexican ones training trip in an effort to perfect him have enough money to tempt him. Wil in the art of gobbling up flies and line liam H. Alien, outfielder last year with drives, but evidently gave it up as a bad M©ontreal, was released to Indianapolis by job. Birmy should remember that no last week, in accordance player can be converted from one posi with the statement published some time TO APPEAR BEFORE A UNITED the Cleveland Associations will have a tion to another over night, in a week or ago, to the effect that his wishes would corker of a twirling staff and no mistake. even a month. It took far longet for be consulted by placing him with a team Connie Mack and Harry Davis to develop The corps of slabsters would probably into a second baseman and much further East than Los Angeles. A compare with that which represented To Jack Mclnnes into a first sacker. Today string is attached to Alien. Acosta, who ledo in 1912, and the artillerists of that these two stand forth as is showing up splendidly, is sure to be season were surely all wool. Sheckard©s one of the utility outfielders, and the The Philadelphia Catcher Is Offi infield is complete with Bluhm at first. AMONG BASE BALL©S BEST BETS. fight for the one or more other jobs as : at seeoBdt Biump at §h&rtf Therefore it wouldn©t do any harm to extra suburbanite will be between Paul cially Notified to Appear When Bates at third, but the outfield make-up take a chance on Wood in the outfiefd Smith, Meusel, SpgflBilly Southworth before the southpaws© shoots. The Nap his forces. He has 33 players still on has been displaying so much all-around leader is well content with his catching his list, and is sure to carry a big bunch class that Sheck is beginning to arrive at staff. .He firmly believes that Steve of twirlers, as his young moundsinen con WASHINGTON, D. C., March 28 the conclusion that it will be impossible O©Neill will not only rival Ray Schalk tinue to stand every test. For instance, Bill Killifer, the Quakers© star catcher, to keep the kid out of the line-up. Bill- and , of the White Sox and the 6 feet 4 Schwartje was pretty green again appeared in the spotlight of base yard, too, is hitting like a fiend and is Athletics respectively, but will surpass when he reported at Charlottesville, and showing fielding goods in large packages. them in all around work. Fred Carisch hadn©t a sign of a curv«. but he is now ball after the game of Joe Birmingham doesm©t seem is the second catcher, while March 26, when he was hooking them in fine style. This is the . TO BE DOING ANY WORRYING and Jimmy Bassler are having a merry recruit who reminds Grif so strongly of summoned by Deputy Mar battle of it to round out the staff. These Reulbach. It will be seen that young Mr. shal Hawkins, of the local to speak of over the prospects of his kids are doing such good work that both Naps. Birmy believes that his present Cotton, the Iowa amateur who came to court, to appear at Grand of them may be carried. That old bone the Washington training camp for .a try- Rapids to answer an in roster is stronger than a year ago. Of of contention, pitching, is the only thing course Ray Chapman is bound to be miss out at his own expense, inserted himself junction suit brought by that in the most difficult situation he could the Chicago Federal League ed, but Chappie won©t be out of harness HAS BIRMINGHAM STUMPED. Club. The paper was for any great length of time. And it may have found. It need not be supposed, drawn in the Southern even happen that with Birmy©s new com He is well satisfied with the offside end either from his not being signed or from Division of the Western bination on the infield things will go of the department as he thinks Vean his name, that Cotton was a soft thing, -.liisttifjt, - and summonec along just as smoothly as if Chapman Gregg, Willie Mitchell and Nick Cullop but his case just recalls the well-known ; vere on me job.1 xws pi-eHUiit^tiMiiii-.ia:. .will bang- Jt r>n the. southpaws of any illustration of the celluloid dog. The W. Killifer Killifer to©appear in .court rival club. In fact, Birmy win not nave EEAL EXHIBITION GAMES when notified in the future. to work Ivan Olson at third- base, where any kick coming on the right banders if Deputy Marshal Hawkins appeared at he did himself proud in the games he the Federals do not enjoin Fred Blanding started last week, and in the four so far the Hotel Gordon and in the presence of played last year while Terry Turner and George Kahler, for with Steen, Hag- played the Washingtons have a team bat Business Manager William Shettsline may return to his old stamping ground erman, Bowman, and possibly Collamore ting average of .341, which is much bet served the summons on Killifer. The at short. A story from Hot Spring. Ark., ter than they did in the contests at Char has it that Turner©s arm is as strong and to round out the staff, he would be well deputy, marshal first went to the Wash fortified. As a matter of protection, lottesville. Milan is showing more, both ington American League ball park and true as in the early days of his American and in the field, than he ever did League career when he set fandom wild however, Birrny tried to close a deal with as early as this. Ray Morgan is hitting IMMEDIATELY SOUGHT KILLIFER, with his phenomenal stops and lightning the Oakland, Cal., Club for the purchase well. John Henry hit safely in each of who was in uniform practicing with his throws. of Buck O©Brien, a spit-bailer, formerly the four games and may turn out to be teammates. The Philadelphia officials of the , only to learn JOHNSTON AND LAJOIE that he had been sold to the Indianapolis an improved batsman. Shanks gives signs with the team requested the deputy to will round out the infield. It may be of developing, as expected, and Wally postpone his mission until after the game. American Association Club. Dave Gregg, news to some that despite the fact he is brother of Vean, who was South with the Smith, the Atlanta recruit, who has been Killifer was taken from the contest after entering on his 18th year as a major shortstopping during McBride©s absence, the fifth inning and immediately went Naps, has been sold to the Spokane, leaguer, Larry is showing just as much Wash., Club, of the Northwestern League. has made a hit with the fans by his club to the hotel. In the evening he left for pep and spirit as the most youthful re bing, giving rise to the hope that he may Philadelphia for a consultation with Pres cruit at the Athens training camp. In equal or approach his average of .294 in ident Baker and Lawyer Pepper. On fact the old sport has overworked every AT THE CAPITAL the Southern League last year. He seems Friday he returned for the second game man at the camp. Time and again he sure of one of the infield utility positions. against Washington. When interviewed refused to accompany the other players The work of he said that he did not know what he back to the hotel for the noon-day meal, The Washingtons Are in Good Condition will have to do yet, but he is sure he THE TOTTNQ PTTCHEM preferring to remain at the park and con and Have Won All Their Exhibition was the matter of greatest interest fa tlife will not have to appear in Grand Rapids tinue his practice with the University of until notified and he thinks that the Games to Date Their Batting and Pitch exhibition games. Georgetown Univer Georgia students and a bunch of colored sity©s team was their first victim, on Wed notification will come in the early part of lads, and then engaged in the afternoon ing Outfielder Alien Released to the April. He also says that he believed that nesday. The score was Washington 10, workout with his teammates when they Indianapolis Club. Georgetown 3. The collegians made three he would be able to play with the Qua returned after the mid-day meal. Roy kers until called as witness to the case. hits off Mumford in four innings and one Wood, who has all the BY PAUL W. EATON. of Ayers in five innings. The Philadel EARMARKS OF A NATURAL BATTER, WASHINGTON, D. C., March 30. phia Nationals played here on Thursday, CLEVELARD_CHAPTER one of the real rarities of base ball by Editor "Sporting Life." The Washing- Friday and Saturday, and were defeated the way, has been working out at first tons have just finished a week of fine, by 6-1, 5-2 and 4-3. In the first game Outlook Good for Birmingham©s Naps and base and thereby hangs a tale. It looks warm Spring weather on their own they made three hits off Shaw in five in as if Birmy intends to prep the youngster grounds, from which they derived much nings, and one off Bentley in four in Jimmy Shecfcard©s Former Mud Hens A for duty at the initial sack in the event benefit. They are now as far advanced nings. In the second they hit Cashion Scheme to Popularize American Associ that Johnston should fall down before in condition as they need to be at this safely twice in five innings, and Engel southpaw pitching as was the case last time. Today it has turned cold and twice in four innings. On Saturday they ation Ball The Naps Shaping Up Well season. Wood is mastering the tricks of damp, but the game with the Brooklyn got one hit off Johnson, four off Boehling, tn Practice. the fielding trade around first and should Nationals billed for this afternoon can be and one off Harper in three innings for prove a valuable acquisition to the Naps. played if there is no more rain. There each pitcher. The Phils, in spite of their BY ED BANG However, he probably could be- utilized are no ailments or injuries in camp that misfortunes, are still a team of sluggers, CLEVELAND, O., March 30. Editor to better advantage in the outfield, for are worth mentioning, except McBride©s, and the showing of the young slabbists was therefore very gratifying. All of "Sporting Life." The outlook for a pros Birmy has three right-handed hitters on and that is much better. In fact, Mac the team who can plav the initial sack could get into the game now without them were effective in every round, ex perous base ball season in Cleveland this in Lajoie, Olson and Knight, while he is much danger, but Manager Griffith pre cept that Boehling sandwiched a bad in year is indeed encouraging, both from without the services of a single right-hand fers to have him wait until a week or ning between two good ones; and two an American League and American As ten days before the race begins. Mc errors helped cause this. sociation standpoint. The Cleveland batting outfielder, excepting himself, of course. Bride©s hurt was more serious than it THE PHILS Base Ball Club Co., officials are being seemed at first. The club s physician swamped with mail orders for the open JACKSON, LIEBOLD AND GRANEY, found that he had torn a small ligament received 20 passes in the three games, ing game of the season in the Johnson who make up the regular fly-chasing bri in his groin, and prescribed a complete and these, added to six given Georgetown, ian organization between the Naps and gade, and even Lelivelt, first aid to the rest, which was just the treatment Cap make quite a total, and indicate the usual on Wednesday, April injured in the outer colony and pinch- tain Mac was already giving it. No fault of novices, namely, lack of control. 22, and indications are that with favor hitter extraordinary, all bat left-handed. chances will be taken in his case. Bentley and Boehling contributed but lit able weather the S. R. O. sign will be Birmingham is the only fly-chaser on the tle to the total of walks, and Ayers is on display. This, however, is not the Cleveland Club roster, who swings from GERMANY SCHAEFEB usually very steady, and has better con only indication. The sale of season boxes the right side of the pan and it©s no reached town on Wednesday, wearing the trol now than a majority of regular pitch is the largest in the history of base ball cinch that he will break into the line-up various decorations bestowed on him by ers- in this league. Manager _ Dooin ex and it may come to pass by the time the during the season. With these facts be foreign sovereigns during his tour of the pressed a high opinion of Grif©s recruit curtain goes up on the American League fore him it would seem that Manager Joe world. Prince Eitel claims to be in the pitchers, and declared his belief that stage that practically all of the boxes would try develop young Wood into an best condition he has enjoyed in years, Washington is sure to finish second, but will be held by private owners. Again outfielder. He did work with th©e young- and he looks it. He says neither the cannot vbeat out the Athletics. some fans ajre going so far as TO BESEUVE SPECIAL SEATS for anywhere from 10 to 00 games during Official Union Association Schedule for 1914 the season. And the American Associ ation is not going to be let out in the cold. The American Association club will AT SALT LAKE AT MURRAY AT OGOEN AT BOISE AT HELENA AT BUTTE surely share in the patronage for the box June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, May 19. 20, 21., 22, 23, June 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, June 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, June 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 plan of the Cleveland Club during the SALT LAKE .. 28 24 21 14 Aug. 11, 12, 13, 14-, 15, first season will be to present all Amer July 28, 29, 30, 31 Sept. 9, 10, 11, 12-, 1,3, Aug. 18, 19, 20, 2.1, 22, 16 ican League box holders with their same ©7, 7 Aug. 1, 2 14 23 June 30 Beats for the American Association season May 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 April 28, 29-, 30 May 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, May 26, 27, 2S, 29, 3», July 1, 2, 3, 4, 4, 5 without any additional cost to them. This MURRAY ..... July 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 May 1. 2, 3 17 30, 31 Sept. 9, 10, M. 12, 13 means that a thousand or more fans 19 July 7, 8, 9. 10, 11,© 12 July 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Aug. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 14 will be regulars at the American Associ Aug. 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 26 ation games. Judging by the excellent May 26. 27, 28, 29, 30. June 16. 17, 18, 19©, 20. June 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. 7 June 30 June 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, work of ©s boys in the O,n Q1, Aug. *n, 12, 13, 14, 13, July 1, 2, 3, 4. 4, 5 14 South they are© sure to be red hot favor Aug. 4, 5, 6, 7, S, 9 16 . Sept. 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, Aug. 18, 19, 20©, 21, 22, ites with ©Sixth City fans. The Shocks 14 23 didn©t do a thing to George Stagings© June 30 .Tuna 9, 10, 11, 12, 15. June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27. May 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 May 2,6. 27, 28, 29, 30, Boston Braves in a four-game series at BOISE ...... July 1, 2, 3, 4, 4, 5 11 July 28, 29, 30, 31 30, 31 Americus and Macon.^Ga.. but take their Aug. 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 Aug. 18, 19, 20, 21, 22. Sept, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Aug. 1, 2 Aug. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 89". measure three times, and that, too, against- 23 1;© 7 .some of Stallings© veteran pitchers, Sheck- April 28, 29, 30 June 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, May"17 ©12, 13, 14, 15. 16, June 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 May 5. 6, 7, S, 9, 10 ard seems U (T t F U A " July 14, 13, 16, -17, 18, May 1, 2, 3 28 July 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Sept.. 1, 2, S, 4, 5, 6, TO BE WELL SATISFIED 26 r with the way his team is shaping up, al- tfiough he says he could make use of one April 28, 29, 30 May 19, 20, 2.1, 22, 2S, 24 May 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, May 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Juno 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, May 1, 2, 3 - July 28, 2,9, 30, 31 17 July 14. 15, 16, 17, 18, 21 more dependable right-hand pitcher. He July ;-7, 8, 9,. 10, 11, -12 Aug. 1, 2 July 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 19 Aug. 25, 26, 27, 28, 29. is hoping that Al Collamore will be turn<- 2(5 30 ed back to him by Manager Birmingham, 1 the Naps. With Collamore in line Two-period season; first period euding cloae of tenth week (July 5th). 8 APRIL 4, 1914 matinee, the attendance would soon have dropped to five or six hundred. IT IS QUITE SIMPLE. But, you say, suppose both clubs repre senting a town are tailend contenders. What then? Quite simple. Two failures othe gate. These main ingredients will be are certainly no improvement over one. WAS A VERY HARD THING TO the accommodations offered fans, an even The answer is St. Louis after July, where balance in the comparative strength of on ordinary occasion, an audience of 726 FORMULATE the contending clubs, and Mr. Gilmore©s souls is a record affair. But in rival ability to keep order and a business-like circuits one good club can help a poor one, provided the poor one isn©t so badly •••:•'T^EDERAL — LEAGI Four Leagues and Triple Occupancy ATTITUDE UPON THE FIELD. decayed that the odor is offensive. If the Feds can furnish suitable not of Two Cities Had to Be Con especially gay and giddy or gorgeous CHICAGO PROGRESS accommodations for the noncombatants; sidered to Arrange Dates With if they can offer a fairly well-balanced Some Popular Innovations to Be Introduced race, and if rowdyism is eliminated and at the New Park. the Fewest Possible Conflicts* foolish wrangling on field checked, they should get along nicely at the gentle art CHICAGO, Ills., March 30. There of enticing the human bug through the was no truth in the report from Santa BALTIMORE, Md., March ©31. The turnstile. All base ball quality is com Rosa, Cal., that Federal League agents closing of the schedule meeting which parative, and there will be no direct way were negotiating with shortstop Weaver was held in this city on March 23-24, to compare the stars of this league to the and pitcher Jimmy Scott, of the Chicago Ike marked the ending of the stars of the National and American, so White Sox, to jump their contracts to preliminary campaign of through lack of direct comparison there join the Chicago Federal Club. President the Federal League. All can be no great loss of prestige. Weeghman, of the Chifeds, said he knew that remains now to be of no offer being made to Weaver. "The WHERE IT WILL HELP. Official Ball done is to open the season Chicago Club has made no attempt to and to start the race. The It is also our belief that continuous get him," he said. "It will not do so if of the work done here was ardu base ball will help in those cities which I can prevent it. I said when I went ous, but everyone was glad heretofore have boasted but one club into this venture that I did not propose to come and was glad that and frequently haven©t boasted any too meddling with players belonging to Mr. Secretary Harry Goldman, loudly about that. Base ball is the great Comiskey." President Charles Weegh FEDERAL of the Terrapins, invited Summer amusement of American people, man decided at the last moment he would them to hold the meeting yet, heretofore in large and thriving com let the other fellows struggle with the Lloyd Rickart in Baltimore. When the monwealths such as Pittsburgh, Cleve schedule problem at Baltimore and re schedule was completed land, Buffalo and others, there are fre mained at home. After a visit to the LEAGUE there was no dissatisfaction. The work quent gaps of two and three weeks where new park Weeghman announced that the of avoiding conflicts was a hard task, as the native inhabitant is unable to see a local club was determined to give its there were four leagues in opposition to ball game. That is where continuous patrons the best service it is possible to Adopted on Merit the Federals. Two of the cities Chica base ball, provided it doesn©t conflict, produce. "I have been a regular patron go and St. Louis had teams in the Na tional and American Leagues. In these We are two cities it is impossible to avoid con flicts. The "Feds" have no qualms in go ing against the Cubs in the Windy City. Official Outfitters That team has lost Chance, Tinker and of the Evers within the last few years, Charles J. C. ISAMINGER, IN PHILADELPHIA "NORTH AMERICAN" Webb Murphy doing his best to put the O, the Phils don©t miss Seaton any more Phils don©t need Mika Doolan and Hans Lo- Federal League club in the bad graces of the fans. In than the Pennsylvania Railroad would bert. On the same, line of thought, the Bell St. Louis little concern will be given miss its fleet of locomotives. Telephone Company doesn©t need any subscribers. BECAUSE OF SCHEDULE DIFFICULTIES. Dode Paskert cleared $10,000 dur Bill Killifer wears a porous plaster guaranteed to Victor Athletic Supplies ing the off-season the record for the relieve him of all troubles, including cold,© rheu Some time ©way back the Mound City team. Dode hit a bi?> with his motor matism and F-

Ward©s Winning Ways This Is a complete history of our National Game from its inception down to the close of the 1913 year. The. such keen competition that the same men book is divided into three who had regarded him as a joke began parts. Part One embraces the complete and authentic to look at things from his viewpoint. story of The Origin of Base Now Ready "Organized base ball will regard Brook Ball, the first National As lyn and the Federal League in the same sociation, the first Profes sional Association, tha Na.- for Distribution light before long," he said. "Just note tional League, the Ameri His Opposition to Sunday Base the change that has already come over can League, and the Old them." American Association. A historical review is also Ball and His Scheme to Share MAN AND METHOD. given of the Wars of Base President Ward is a man who would Ball, tha Three Foreign Profits With His Players Fo impress another as one who is conscien Tours, the Rise and Prog ress of the Minor Leagues. tious, sympathetic and open to impres In Part Two are given all cuses National Attention. sions. He has a frank manner, talks in of the Ancient and Modern an open way, and to one who didn©t know Records of the Game, com him migh{; appear more in the light of an prising the General Rec BROOKLYN, N. Y., March 31. Ro ords, the Batting, Fielding, unassuming, easy-going professional man, Base-Running and Pitching bert B. Ward, the Brooklyn Federal rather than a millionaire backer of a Records, followed by an League magnate, whose reasons for not Federal League Club. Yet he is a "fight interesting chapter on the letting his men play Sun er from fightsville," despite his quiet man Great PitcheiB of B-ase Ball; arid another ona on day base ball and the story ner. More than that, he is the Classics of Base Ball. that he intends t divide A SHREWD BUSINESS MAN Part Three includes the the team©s profits among story of the Rise and Prog his players, announced ex who doesn©t overlook opportunities. His ress of Organized Ball; the clusively in "Sporting foresight in taking a hand at the helm development of the Playing History and ©Records of the recently launched major league is Rules from 1845 to 1914; Life," broke into the ranks the Leader* of Base Ball; while on a business trip to an indication of the real man. Despite the Players of Base Ball; Toronto during the Win his raise to wealth, Mr. Ward is not pe and the Writers of Base ter. It so happened that nurious. On the contrary, he is a man Ball. The book is an of Base Ball who has something for deserving cause edition de luxe of 360 President Gilmore and Dick pages with 48 full-page il Carroll, business manager or enterprise. Many of these character lustrations of about 250 B. B. Ward of the Buffalo Club, were istics are! obvious in all the Federal base bail notables, and Fe- in Toronto in the interests League magnates, but in none are they tween its cloth-bound covers more conspicuous than in Mr. Ward, will be found such a mass of the new organization. All three were of reliable information as stopping at the same hotel. During the whose quiet, sincere way wins him hosts to make it Indispensable day Ward©s friend saw Gilmore, whom he of friends and supporters. as a source of knowledge knew, and an introduction followed. Be © and reference to all pro moters, exponents, writers, ing a live wire, Gilmore soon THE HOOSIER CHIEF and followers of the great Price Prepaid STARTED TALKIN6 BASE BALL game; a standard history of the game, in fact.. The and made a proposition that Ward take Manager Bill Pfcillips to Try a New Kind price of this expensive the Toronto franchise. Ward said he of . book has been placed at knew nothing of the sport, but would $2.00 to bring it within The Red Book of Base Ball WICHITA FALLS, Texas, March 31. reach of all "fans." consider the matter and let Gilmore know In the effort to get an evenly balanced within a short time. Arriving in Brook line-up for offensive play, Manager Bill lyn, Ward consulted the other Wards Phillips, of the Indianapolis Federal As the first edition is being rapidly exhausted you should and then invited Gilmore to visit them. League team, seriously is considering "The fact that impressed me," said Ward, ORDER YOUR COPY TODAY, using the coupon printed below "was the business-like manner of Presi what will be the most unique experiment dent Gilmore. We asked him to put be ever attempted in base ball. He proposes The Sporting Life Publishing Company fore us the plain facts concerning the now, and will do so unless he should be league. After considering them we decid convinced before the season starts that ed to take over the franchise. Negotia the old line-up will bring better results, tions were completed within a very short to put one of the outfielders at the bot time, and we are glad we are affiliated tom of the batting order. This man would with the new organization." follow the pitcher, something never be fore done in the modern history of the THE PROFIT-SHAKING PLAN. "PRAISE FROM SIR HUBERT IS PRAISE INDEED" basei ball and to the lovers of the game through, this game, except on the corner lots, and this work, which shows exhaustive and careful research. President Ward confirmed the report is the Phillips philosophy of the move, in POINT LOMA, March 16, 1914. Dear Mr. Richter: Again thanking you for the copy you sent me, and that emanated from Baltimore and was practically his own language. Here is I have received and read with much interest your new with kind regards and best wishes, very sincerely book, "History and Records of Base Ball." It is a yours, BENJAMIN S. MINOR, President. published in the last issue of "Sporting how Manager Phillips figures it out: splendid piece of work and a, great credit to you. The Life," that his players would share in "I believe that more games are lost by the tail- enormous amount of l»,bor involved, the s.killful ar the profits of the club. Each player will end of the batting order than any other o>ne thing. rangement of records and the careful thought given to RARE TREAT FOR ALL have an ownership in the club propor Most managers put their strongest hitters and base- the editorial portions show very plainly that the heart PHILADELPHIA, Pa., Maich 16, 1914. Friend runners in at the top and than, after they have of the author was in his work. It is a veritable en Richter: "I have gone over your "History and Rec tionate to his salary. Shares of common passed the man they have hitting fourth or fifth, they cyclopedia of the game and was needed to perpetuate ords of Base Ball," and find it very interesting, as stock will be set aside for the players. are compelled to sit hopelessly on the bench and see its valuable records. It is fortunate that the game It contains so much that is valuable, connecting it in When dividends are declared they will no one getting on the bases. The reason is the has such an able historian. I regard it as a very the long past from its inception and bringing it up to profit the same as the original holders poor batsmen bat sixth, seiveath, eighth and ninth, valuable contribution to the literature of the sport date of our now great National Game. Bloth "Young and even if they do get on they do not help a great and it should have a marked influence in establishing America," as well as the old ones, hare a rare treat of the stock. It is anticipated that the deal because the base-running ability is not there. our American National Game of Base Ball as the uni in store for them. Very truly years, proposal of the Brooklyn owner will com I have been studying this question from every possible versal field sport of the world. I congratulate you upon A. J. BEACH. pletely upset the scheme of defense of angle, and I have about come to the conclusion that your success a,s a base ball historian. Yours truly, organized base ball. To retain their men it will be well to do away with the time-honored plan A. G. SPALDIN©G. A STATISTICIAN©S ENDORSEMENT of having the catcher and pitcher bat in eighth and CLEVELAND, O., March 21, 1914. Dear Mr. Rich in the face of the tempting proposition ninth positions. My idea always has been that a THE "OLD ROMAN©S" ENDORSEMENT that is held out to them by Ward, the strong batsman and a good base runner should lead ter: In your "History and Records of Base Ball" National and American Leagues and the off. He ought to be followed by a man who can CHICAGO, Ills., March 23, 1S14. Dear Francis: you have made the most comprehensive and valuable minors of better class, who ceme under and hit and inn. Such a second hitter pro Tour letter of March 9th received, together with a contribution to the literature of the National Game tects the first one if he happens to get on. The copy of the "History and Records of Base Ball," which that has ever appeared within the covers of a single the jurisdiction of the National Commis third man should be a reliable batsman and the best I received north in the woods. I have gone over your volume. It is a book that ought to be in the library sion, will have to boost their salaries base runner on the club. The reason is that i.t book thoroughly and wish to commend you upon the of every lover of the best of all siports. Furthermore, and, possibly, offer somewhat the same in becomes necessary in the event two are out when he magnificent issue from every standpoint. It was fine you ought to raise the price to $5; it is worth even goes up for him to steal if he gets on. That puts reading and covered everything thoroughly. Wishing more than that, but $2 is altogether too low. I think ducements. It will mean, probably, that him in a position to score on a single. The fourth you much success, and with kindest personal regards, also that Organized ©Baas Ball is your debtor for this Brooklyn will draw scores of base ball and fifth, hitters, of course, should be clean-up men. I remain, sincerely yours, CHAS. A. COM1SKEY, splendid work; in some suitable way it should prompt players who see fairness in the plan. The There is no argument about that. Neither should be ly recogniiM the excellence and value of what you players cannot lose out. greatly superior to the other, for if the fourth batter AMERICAN LEAGUE©S VICE-PRESIDENT SPEAKS have produced. Sincerely yours, is strong and the fifth weak, the fourth is going to be CI^EVELAND, O., March 20, 1914. Friend Frank: CHAS W. HEARS. THE STAND TAKEN BY WARD purposely walked lots of times in order to get the I am in receipt of the edition de luxe of "Richter©s next one. That brings it down to the sixth position. History and Records of Blase Ball," which you so INVALUABLE TO THE FANS will have its effect on the other clubs in I figure that if one has good-bitting catchers like kindly sent me, and I,desire to express my apprecia PITTSBURGH, Pa.. March 16, 191,4. My Dear Mr. the Federal League, in that it will show mine that that is the ideal spot for them, I mean to tion, not only of the courtesy, but of the book itself. Bichter: I have hist finished a careful examination of that the entire organization is fair-mind follow that man with a player who can do what is It is undoubtedly the finest record and history of base your book, "Richter©s History and Records of Bags ed, ready to look at the players© side as required of the one batting in second place. Then ball tliit ©has ever been published, and is a work that Ball," and make the prediction that there will© be a comes the last two positions, which I expect to fill will be a credit to the author as long as base ball big ©demand for it. The amount of useful data ywu well as the magnates©, and is in the game with the pitcher and a hard-hitting outfielder, re is played. 1 am sure that this book would be a most ha.ve collected within its pages should appeal to every not so much for the compensation as for spectively, which means the outfielder will be last. valuable addition to any American library. If the base ball "fan," and as a work of reference it is in placing base ball in the place it belongs By such a system I will never have a weak spot in general public can be advised of the merits of your valuable. I am very much pleased with it. Hoping and divesting it of the restraint which my line-up. I will not be compelled to watch poor work I feel ©that your history of America©s national the sale of the book will exceed your fondest expecta hitter after poor hitter go to the plate in certain in sport will prove one of the season©s best sellers. Yours tions, and with best regards, I remain, yours very the organized magnates wield. "I know nings. By having a strong batsman and good base very truly, ; C. W. SOMERS, truly, ELMER E. SHANEB. the scheme will be successful," Mr. Ward runner in last position, I will be getting practically President Cleveland Club. said. "I©m not chanciag a thing. I©ve two le»d-off men." THE VIEWPOINT OF A FAN experimented with it in my baking plant THE WASHINGTON CHIEF©S VIEW COLUMBUS, Ga,, March 21, 1914. Mr. Francis ,C. and it works out there with wonderful WASHINGTON, D. C., March 24-, 1914. My I>ear Richter. Dear Sir: I received the "History and Rec BALTIMORE ENTHUSED Mr. Richter: Your letter of the 9th inst, and also ords of Base Ball" and have found it to be all that results. The employes feel their connec copy of "Richter©s History and Records of Base Ball" was claimed for it, a book to be appreciated by any tion with the industry. They know that Record-Breaking Crowd Assured for the were received about a. week ago, and for which please true fan and follower of the game, whether as a their share will be greater if a higher de accept my sincere and grateful thanks. I have had an player, writer or just a member of the fan flock. It gree of efficiency and economy is attained. Opening Championship Game* attack of the grippe during the past week and am has already afforded me quite a few interested mo only now slowly recovering therefrom, but during the ments and I anticipate many more. I trust that many They all work toward the one standard, BALTIMORE, Md., March 30. A time I have had an opportunity to read a good deal others will be delighted with it and that you may be with the result that much more is ac movement under way to have the Mary of your book and have found It extremely interesting highly successful in its distribution. Sincerely yours. complished than could otherwise be done. land Legislature declare a half holiday on and instructive. You have done a great service to W. R. LUTTRELIi. MAY CHANGE WHOLE ATTITUDE. April 13 is likely to succeed. The origi "There is no reason why the same nal bill is now in the hands of a committee, thing should not apply to the base ball This fact gives an accurate idea of the business. We are sinking our money in extent of Federal League interest in Bal Sporting Life Pub. Co., Dept. H, the proposition partly because we want timore and the State supporters of or to see base ball in a different condition ganized base ball claim that the drawing 34 S. Third St., Phila., Pa. and partly because we believe it is a powers of the Giants on April 13 will not good venture. That we aren©t wholly provide a fair test of the permanent GENTLEMEN: selfish is demonstrated by our pr»fit-shar- strength of the Federals in Baltimore. Enclosed find my money order (check or cash) for $2.00 ing plan. I anticipate that it will alter Because of the "major league" cry raised for which please send me a copy of Richter©s History and the attitude of the ball players. They are in behalf of the Terrapins there has been human and can appreciate siich a step. a tremendous following assured the Fed Records of Base Ball. Yours very truly, It means money in their pockets if the erals for the opening games of the season. Brooklyn Club is a success. Even if the Veterans in orgaoized base ball recall the dividends are small the players have noth fate of the pennant winning all star com ing to lose. Their salaries and expenses binations in the Maryland city and de are paid. Everything favors them." The clare that when the opening "hurrahs" are over the "Feds" will have hard sled BROOKLYN LEADER WAS LAUGHED AT ding. Nevertheless Secretary Goldman when he invested $2,500,000 in his baking is willing to take all the chance with venture in New York recently. Inside such a great start as is now assured the Please tcrite name and address plainly. «f five weeks, however, be had furnished Baltimore Terrapins. J 4, 19*4 SPORTING LIFE Federal League. The Chancellor had Washington four. Byrne made two of the fumbles for Philadelphia. Score: previously indicated that to prove con Philad©a. AB.R.B. P.A.E V/ashin©n. AB.R.P. P.A.E tract relations between club and player Paskert;© cf. 4 0 1 2,00 Moeller, rf. 401 3© 00 Becker, rf.. 3 1 {) 0 00 Foster, 3b.. 2 0 0 1 1 0© the contracts should be exhibited in court. Hilly, rf... 1 0 0 Gedeon, 3b. 2 1 0 0 1 0 At Saturday©s session counsel for the Ixjbert, 3b.. 5 0© 0© Milan, cf... 4 1 2 2 0 Oi Pittsburgh National Club stated that the Magee. If.. 5 « 2 Gandil, Ib. 4 1 0 1 « 0 Qlts complaint filed herein more definite, certain and club was willing to exhibit the contracts. Byrne, 2b. 400© Morgan, 2b 4 1 1 1 4 Oi CONTRACT AND .SYSTEM ON specific, to wit: but argued that the salary paid each Luderus, Ib 4 6 1 10©! Shanks, If.. 4 & 3 0 1 "First, by filing with the complaint herein copies of Irelan, SB.. 1201 Smith, ss. » 0 21 its alleged contracts mentioned in complaint with the player was a private business relation. It Killifer, c. 014101410 Ainamith, c 2 0 ft ft 0 0 THE DEFENSIVE persona mentioned- as players, with the contractual ob was agreed that the salary clause be sub *Curry .... 2-1002010*0 0 0 Henry, e... 2...-.-. 0 1 1 00© ligations existing between them and the plaintiff, and ject to the scrutiny of the court alone. Mayer, p.. Johnson, p.. 1 Oi 0 Oi 00 who are mentioned In the temporary order herein as The court granted the Pittsburgh Club t Murphy .. 1 0© 0 0 0 0 Boehllng, p. 1 0 I1 0 1 0 the persons that the defendant is temporarily enjoined Haislip, p. §Acosta 000000 until Thursday to produce the contracts. JDooin ... Harper, p.. 1 .0. 0 8 0 l President Dreyfuss© Legal Move from communicating with for the purpose of soliciting #0210 - their services and whose names are as follows: At that time the merits of the case with Burns, c.. "Cliartes B. Adams Martin O©Toole, Robert Harmon, reference to the Anti-Trust features of Totals... 35 4 627 92 Against Player Camnitz Results , Joseph Conzelmau, Inrin Kantiehner, Totals.. 39 3 6 24 9 3) L. W. Delhi, Barney Duffey, George McQuillan, O. A. organized base ball and the validity of *Batted for Killifer in sixth inning. McArthur, Albert Mamaux, , Lloyd Wait, base ball contracts will be argued. t Batted for Mayer in sixth inning. in a Counter Suit in Which Sam Brenegan, Frank ICafora, J3. J. Konetchy, James JBatted for Haislip in ninth inning. V©iox, John Wagnei, Harry Mowrey, , §Batted for Boehling in sixth inning. Douglas Baird, Juseph Leonard, Gilbert Britten, Alex INTERLEAGUE GAMES Philadelphia ...... 0 § 0 ft 3 0 0 0 0 3 Organized Ball Is Criticized* McCarthy, , Mike Mitchell, Joseph© Kelly, Washington ...... * 0 0 9 Oi 4 0© 0 i 4 James Kelley, George Watson, Edward Meusor, Robert Sacrifice hit Shanks. Stolen bases Magee 2, Coleman and Fred Clarke. Herewith is given the record of Spring Becker. Struck out By Mayer 4, Johnson 4, Boehling "And, the plaintiff be required to make said copies exhibition games between National League 4, Haislip 1, Harper 1. First on balls Off Mayer 1, of said contract as a part of its complaint herein and and American League clubs, including box Johnson 1. Bloehling 1, Haislip 4, Haxper 4. Double In the last issue of "Sporting attach them aa exhibits. scores and other details of those interest play Smith, Morgan, Gandil. Umpire Hughea. Life" appeared a dispatch jrom_ Hot "Second: That the plaintiff be reauired to set out Springs stating that President in its complaint full, complete and true copies of all ing contests : Dreyfuss, of the Pittsburgh Club, of its agreements jn referanee to the conduct of its WASHINGTON DEFEATS PHILLIES THE ST. LOUIS SERIES said business with the eight clubs mentioned in its At Washington on March ©26, the Philadelphia, Na has secured an injunction against complaint as the National League pf Base Blall Club*. tional* lost the first of a series of exhibition games pitcher Camnitz, now of the Fed to the Washington Senators, the home team outhitting The Cardinals and Browns Engaged in eral League, to prevent tampering and outfleldiug the visitors at every stage. Jacobs and the Usual Spring Series. by him with organized ball players. "Contracts Must Be Mutual" Alexander, the Quaker City twirlers, were hammered for a total of 1.4 hits for 17 bases, while Shaw and The annual Spring local championship series be Camnits emphatically denied that HOT SPRINGS, Ark., March 20. Bentley, promising local recruits, allowed between tween the St. Louis Cardinals and Browns was started the purpose of his visit to Hot The first official expression made in re them only four scattered hits. Score: at St. Louis, Saturday, March 28. The Cardinals won Springs was to induce players to cent years by a judge concerning the Phila. AB.R.B. P.A.E Washin©n. AB.R.B. P.A.E the first game with ease. Managor Rlckey swvt in his Paskert, cf. 2 1 0 1 0 Moeller, rf. 5 0 1,1 00 recruits and the kids put up a poor exhibition. Ham break contracts; but subsequently validity of the contract generally used Byrne. 2>b.. 4 0 1 0 2fl Foster, 3b.. 4 1 1 0© 2* ilton, for the Browns wag wild and hit hard at he admitted that he had been after in organized base ball, came out here to Lobert, 3b. 2 0 0 0© 2 1©©Milan, cf... 4 1 2 2 10 critical moments. Taylor pitched the last two inning*. Pittsburgh National players. He day during the hearing of the petition Mage*, If.. 2 0 0 2 0 OjGandU, Ib. .4 0.111 0 ft Perritt pitched well for the Cardinals. also entered a damage suit against filed by Howard Camnitz, the Pittsburgh Cravath, rf 3 0 0 0 0 0 Morgan, 2b. 4.0 1 1 2 0< was a greai factor in the Browns© defeat. The former Luderua, Ib * (J » 11 0 0 Shanks, If.©. 42 2 2, 00 Pittsburgher bumped a in the serenUi, scor the Pittsburgh Club and petitioned Federal twirler, praying that the court Irelan, ss.. 3 0 1 1 11 Smith, ss .. 3 2 3 2 2 0 ing Butler ahead of him. Scare: the Court to examine the contracts dissolve the temporary injunction secured Killifer, c. 3 O1 1 420 Ainsmith, c. 2 0 8 4> 10 Cardinals. AB.R.B. P.A.E Brawns. AB.R.B. P.A.E of tha Pittsburgh National Club, against him by . Judge Burns, c... 1 & 0 2 0 fr Henry, c. 2 0 1 4 10 Hugginsi 2b 5 0 0 136 Messenger.rf 4 0© 1 2 with a vieiv to laying ground for Henderson, who heard the arguments of Jacobs, p. . 2 0 1 1 2 0 Shaw, p... 201020 Magee, cf.. 5 0 Oi 9 1» Wares, 2b.. 4 0 O1 3 2 0 Alexander, p 2 0 0 0 2 O1 Bentley, p.. 2 Oi 1 0 1 0 Butler, ss.. 3 2 2 2 2 O1 E/Walter, ef 4 0 1 1 0 0 indictment of organized ball as the attorneys, stated that "the players© J.Miller.lb * 1© 9 13 20 Rumler, rf. 4 0< 2 5 0 0© a "trust." Incidentally Judge H^en- ontracts must be mutual before the Pitts Totals.. 28 1 424122 Totals... 36 61427120 Wilson, rf.. 3 3 2 1 0 0 Bisland, 4 0 0© 2 2 1 derson, at the preliminary hearing, burgh Club has any standing in court." Philadelphia ...... l: 0 0 0 0 0 « 0 0 1 Dolan, 3b. .301220 Howard, Ib 2 10 made a remark about "mutuality" He also indicated that he would issue an Washington ...... 2 0 & 1 0 I1 ©0 2 x 6 Gather, If.. 3 0 1 1 0 0 Walsh, 3to. 31 ii : First on balls Off Shaw 5, Bentley 1. Hits Off Snyder, c.. 3 0 1 6 3 0© Agnew, c.. 20 1 2 ominous to the validity of the base order requiring the contracts of the Pir Shaw 3 in 5 innings, Bentley 1 in 4 innings, Jacobs Perritt, p. 4 0 0 1 7 2 Crosain, c. 0 0 0 1 ball contract. ate players to be brought into court if 8 in 4 innings, Alexander 6 in 4 innings. Struck out Hamilton, p 2 600 the injunction is to be continued. On By Shaw S, Bentley 2, Alexander 4. Two-base hits Total*.. 33 6 7 2i7 29 2 Taylor, 9. 1 « Morgan, Gandil, Smith, Killifer. Sacrifice hits the question of whether or not the play Magee 2, Smith. Stolen bases Paskert, Irelan. Dou Totals... S3 1 827 12 5 ers© contract now in force in the National ble play Milan, Morgan. Umpires Altrock and Wil Cardinals ...... 0 1 fl1 1 2 9 2 0 0 6 T Organized Ball©s First Legal Move League is a mutual contract hinges the liams. Time 2.00. Browns ...... « 0 1 0 0 Oi Oi 0 0 1 HOT SPRINGS, Ark., March 24. S. final outcome of the case, which is con Two-base lilts ©Agnevf, Ca,ther, Butler 3, Howard. WASHINGTON WINS SECOND GAME Three-base hit Howard. Home run Wilson. Stolen H. Camnitz and "John Doe," representa tinued until Saturday. The court, while base Bwtler. Ferritt, Blutter, Miller. tives of the Pittsburgh Federal League intimating that the contracts should be in At Washington, D. C., on March 27, Claik Grif Firtt on balls Off Perritt 2, Hamilton 5. Struck out evidence, held today that Camnitz first fith©s Senators gobbled another game from the Phillies By Perritt 2, Hamilton 2. Umpire* Chill and Club, were temporarily enjoined by the by 5 to 2, malting it two in a row. J^oose fielding and Eason. Tims 2.1*. Circuit Court here yesterday afternoon ihould file an answer to the Dreyfuss pe rather inefficient pitching were responsible for the re tition, denying its allegations and at the verse. Griffith©s pitchers again showed superiority from interfering with, in any manner, same time showing some justification for over those chosen by Dooin, although the latter were RAIN PREVENTS A GAME speaking to, writing to or communicating given weird support in the pinches. Score: Tha second came between the Cardinals and Brawns, interfering with Pittsburgh National play PhlTad©a. AB.R.B. P.A.E Washln©n. AB.R.B. P.A.E scheduled fw Sundw, March 29, wa» prerantod by with members of the Pittsburgh Na ers. Camnitz©s attorney agreed to file an Paskert, cf. 4 2 1 1 10 Moeller, rf. 3 2 0 1 0 0 tional League team, now in training in amended petition and the hearing was Backer, rf.. 2 0 * 0 Foster, 3b. .411211 postponed until 10 A. M. Saturday. In LfObert, 3b.. 0 1 3*0©Milan, cf... 4 0 2 3 0 0 this city. The injunction was asked by Magee, If.. 3 100 Gandil, Ib. 301700 EXHIBITION GAMES the Pittsburgh Athletic Association, ruling that" the petition must set forth Byrne, 2b.. 4 450 Morgan, 2b. 300320 owners of the Pittsburgh National League more facts before he oould pass on the TjUderus, Ib 4 026 20;shanks, If.. 3 1 28 OB1 MARCH 25. Club, and the defendants are S. H. Cam question of ordering the contracts into Irelan, ss.. 2 0 C© 1 2 2©Smith, aa. .. 3 « 2 1 3 0 At Wilmington Baltimore I. L. 6, Athletic* S. nitz, former pitcher of the Pittsburgh court the court held that the players© Murphy, ss. 1 0010 IjWilliams, c. 2 1 1 5 00 At Raleigh B*a*ieh 2, Philadelphia 11. contracts must be of mutual benefit to Bums, c.. 2 0071 OjHenry, e... 2 01280 At Nashville NaabTille 6, St. Louis A. L. «. Club, now a member of the Federal Gaddy, p.. 1 06030 Cashion, p.. 2 0 0 9 00 At MJaeon Ctoreland A. A. 3, Boston N. L. 2. League team, and a person unknown Re both player and employer. This is one Mattesou, p 1 000 1 0 Engel, p.... 2 0 0 0 3 Oi At Washington Georgetown U. 2, Washington 10. signed as "John Doe" in the injunction. of the points upon which Camnitz will *Povore ... 1 0 0 000 At Wayowa* Wayeross 1, St. Louis A. L. Colts 10©. The owners of the Pittsburgh Nationals base his attack upon the contracts. Coun tReed .... 1 0 6 000 Totals... SI 5 W 27 91 At Danfille, Va. Buffalo F. L. «, PitUbursh F. fc. 4. At Columbia, S. C. Brakine C. 2, Brooklyn F. L. 6. allege that all players now in Hot sel for Camnitz during their arguments in Totals.. 29 2 4 24 19 3 Springs have signed contracts and that the court this morning intimated that the *Batted for Irelan in sixth inning. MARCH 26. the term of their contract covers the case wrould be taken to the highest courts tBatted for Matteaon In ninth inning. At Raleigh Baleigh 1, Athletics 10. Philadelphia ...... I & 0© 0 0 1 * 0 0 2 At Washington Washington A. L. fl, Phil*. N. It. l©« Spring training season, the players now in the land so that the matter of legality Washington ...... 1 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 x 5 At Macon Macon », St. Leuis A. L. 13. being under the control and orders of the of the players© contracts could be de Stolen bases Burns, Moeller, Williams, Morgan. At Louisville IxJuisTille l, Chicago N. L. «. management. This is a State statute in termined, but they will hardly have the Two-base hits Milan, Shank?. Three-base hit Milan. At Knoxrille MarysTille », Brooklyn 11. opportunity of doing so, as the parties Left on bases Phillies 8, Washington 7. Struck out At Atlanta, Atlanta 3, New York A. L. 12. Arkansas which prohibits the interference By Cashion 4, Engel 1, Matteson 2. Double plays At Lyncaburg Virginia C. C. 3, Pittabursli V. L. 1«. with signed contracts and the injunction to the suit will soon leave the State for Morgan, Smith, Gandil; Byrne, Irelan, I-uderus; Pos At Columbia S. Carolina U. 1, Brooklyn F. U «. was sought and granted under this stat their respective playing cities. ter, Morgan, Gandil. First an errors Phillies 1, MARCH 27. ute, which the Pittsburgh National Washington 1. First on balls Off Cashion 3, Engel 4, At Washington Washington A. L. 5, Phila. N. It. 2. Gaddy 4, Matteson 1. Hit by pitcher By CasMon li. At Newport News Newport News 4, Baltimore I. L. 3. League management believes is sufficient Contracts Ordered Into Court Hits Off Cashion 2 in 5 innings, Engel 2 in 4 in At Charlotte Buffalo I. L. 6, New York A. I* «. to protect their players during their stay nings, Gaddy 7 in 5 innings, Matteson 3 in 3 innings. At Jackson, Miss. K*w Orleans 0, Detroit 3. in Hot Springs. No date is designated HOT SPRINGS, Ark., March 30. Matteson. Wild throw Irelan. Missed At Fort Worth Fart Worth 5, Pittsburgh N. L. 9. Contracts between the Pittsburgh Na grounder Foster. Time 2.00. Umpire Hughes. At Galveston Galveston 1», New York N. I* 9. as returnable in the injunction, but it is tional League Club and its players will At Austin Austin 0, New York N. L. Coltt 9, made temporary pending an answer in SENATORS MAKE CLEAN SWEEP At Richmond Richmond 3, Athletics 9. court by the defendants, at which time be exhibited in court here Thursday as a At Los Angdes TenicB 5, Chicago A. L. I. result of a decision Saturday by Chancel At Washington, on March 28, in a game marked by date for hearing will be set. loose fielding and free hitting on both sides, Washing lor J. P. Henderson in injunction pro ton triumphed again over the Philadelphia Nationals, The Patersom Club will go South on April 4 and will ceedings of the Pittsburgh Club against making a clean sweep of all three games. The Dooin- remain io th» rlcinity of Haaurton Roads, Ta.. until Counter Move By Fecferab S. H. Camnitz and other agents of the itea had three error* chalked up against them and April 16. HOT SPRINGS, Ark., March 25. At torneys representing S. H. Camnitz, the Federal League agent enjoined tempor arily last Monday from interfering with members of the Pittsburgh National League team under the State labor con tract law, today filed a motion in Chan cery Court here asking that President Dreyfuss be required to produce in court all his players© contracts. George P. Whittington, of counsel for S. H. Cam nitz, agent of the Pittsburgh Federal League Base Ball Club, replying in Chancery Court to injunction proceedings Not if you use a SPALDING "BROKEN-IN" © instituted by the Pittsburgh National GLOVE. The ball sticks like a piece of steel does to a magnet. League Club management, announced that an effort would be made to show that or With King Patent Padding. $5.00. Other Infielders© Gloves $4.00, ganized base ball is a combination in re / $3.50, $3.00, $2 50, $2.00, $1.50, $1.25, $1.00, 75c., 50c., 25c. each. straint of trade within the meaning of the Sherman Anti-Trust law. Whitting The SPALDING "BROKEN-IN" BASEMEN©S MITT is made of ton made this declaration in presenting his motion asking that contracts between the same materials as the "Broken-In" Infielders© Glove. King the Pittsburgh Club and its players and a Patent Padding, $5 00. Other Basemen©s Mitts $4.00, $3.00, copy of the agreement between National Lea©gue clubs be produced in court. How $2.50, $2.00, $1.50, $1.00 each. ard Camnitz today denied he had tam pered with any of the Pirates. He said f Insist upon the Spalding "Broken-ln" style. Avoid substitutes and imitations. that he came here to get in condition, and showed telegrams from Manager Gess- Write for a Catalogue. ler, of the Pitsburgh Feds, to bear out his statements. He was instructed to stay here uniil further orders. In his answer to the Pittsburgh Club©s suit, however, he admitted having been after A. G. SPALDING & BROS. Pittsburgh players, but questioned the New York Buffalo Washington Denver Louisville Seattle Newark Syracuse St. Louis validity of their contracts with the Pitts Columbus Minneapolis New Orleans Boston Rochester Kansas City Detroit San Francisco Philadelphia Atlanta Chicago Cincinnati Milwaukee St. Paul Dallas Pittsburgh Baltimore Cleveland burgh Club. Here is a copy of Camnitz©s Montreal. Canada Indianapolis Los Angeles Portland, Ore. Sail Lake City Toronto, Canada petition to the Court: London, Eng. Birmingham, Eng. Manchester, Eng. Liverpool, England Glasgow, Scotland "Comes the defendant, S. H. Camnitz, by his so Edinburgh. Scotland Paris, Franca Sydney, Australia. licitors, George P. Whittington and Richard M. Ryan ad inert* the eourt to require the plaintiff to make 12 SPORTING LIFE APRIL 4, 1914 with an "average of ,",S~> in 54 contests. Young Reyn THE SOUTHERN LEAGUE olds is a. native of White Plains. Ga., and is an ex ceptionally good hitter for a, catcher. Pitcher Jack lively, late of tho Detroit ana Sac American Association Manager Harry M©Cormicfc, of the Chatta ramento Clubs, has signed with the Montgomery Club. His- Sacramento record of last year was 12 games woo nooga Club, Has Virtually Made Up His and 13 lost, which was slightly under the club aver Chattanooga Team for Next Season. age. o Cormick last year batted .317, scored 111 runs, got 30 Elmer Steele, who has,hurled for the cause of.the THE TEAMS FOR 1914 CRITIC two-base hits, W three-base hits and 15 home runs. BY W. H. IIOBABT. Brooklyn and Pittsburgh© Clubs, last week made his He is a left-handed batter and has the weight to first, appearance as a Memphis pitcher. Steele©s ap CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., March 30. pearance this season as a pitcher Is more or less an ALLY REVIEWED put behind the ball. He played right field with Lin Editor "Sporting Life." Nearly all of attempted "come-back" after a year©s idleness from coln. - The probable line-up will be McCormick in left, the Chattanooga players have reported to the firing line. Hemphill in centre and Bailey in right, McCormick Manager Harry McCormick. They hail The Memphis Club has turned pitcher Morrison, a played right with Lincoln. Mr. Lennon expects Hinch- semi-pro., over to the Thomasville. Ga,, Club, of The Losses of the Various Clubs man to,play second, believing that he would be better from all quarters except pitcher Cross the Empire State Ixaigue. Morrison is a big. strapping than O©Romke in steadying McNally at short. "Scott and outfielder Smith, who are local semi- feilow, although green yet. but on account of the in the Federal League Raids would not have been the player he was without Hinch- pros. The Chattanooga team is so nearly natural stuff he showed Manager Finn kept a. string man," he said. "I sru well sstlsSed with the infield selected, except as to its 1 batteries, that attached to him. and believe McCormick will help the outfield greatly." the training season will be little more Manager Smith, of Atlanta,, has reduced his squad Makes Prediction Difficult and from 31 to 22 men. His latest releases are infielder than a matter of conditioning the players "Whitey" Alperman. catcher Ed Walsh, infielder Jim Promises an Uncertain Race* Colonels at Home and of, looking at youngsters for 1915 Walsh, pitcher, Hamilton and inflelder Biroadvvater. LOUISVILLE. Ky., March 30. The Colonels, in services. If the Lookouts were to open Pitcher Hedgepath, catcher Chapman, shortstop Jen charge of Manager Hayden, are at home. They were the league race today, their line-up, out nings and pitcher Sindler have been suspended for away four weeks, part of which was spent at the side of the pitchers, could pretty well be failure to report. CHICAGO, Ills., April 1. The Winter training camp at Ft. Mycrs and the remainder on the The Montgomery players are training at home under league stove is full of clinkers when it .trip toward Louisville, making several stops between guessed as follows: Street and Graham, tho direction of Manager Bob Gilks. The latter has comes to summing up the comparative Ft. Myers and here. Hayden©s men during their catchers; Cojde, first base; Flick, second secured tlnee men from the St. Louis Browns© recruits strength of ©the American absence from Louisville covered a distance of about base; Balenti, shortstop; Graft© or Gil- two pitchers and an infielder who will be released SO©OO miles. In speaking of the trip. Manager Hayden lespie, third base; Johnson, left field; to Montgomery in the near future. The St. Louis Association teams, the dope said last night: "I am very well pleased with the re Club has an agreement with the Montgomery Club to being so mixed that the sult of the four weeks© training the boys had in the Jacobson. centre field; Manager McCor furnish the latter with three players annually, in return puzzled fan just rolls his South. The men are in the best of condition and if mick, right field ; Gillespie or Graft", util for which St. Louis will get the pick of the Montgom hoop and keeps in the mid necessary could play a champions-hip game tomorrow. ity. The locals possess two good-looking ery team at the end of the season. dle of the sidewalk. There This is particularly true of the picthers, who are in youngsters in Rose, the outfielder, and The ©present roster of the Mobile Club, as given by tip-top. condition. Of course, as I have stated on Brant, infielder, but there seems to be Manager Lord, is a follows: Pitchers W. Robertson have been so many changes numerous ocdasdons. had I Mr. Wathen to make ar and Laltue Kirby. of last year©s clnb; Keeley, Liebe- due to the drafts, sales and rangements again I would have had the team leave only a remote chance of either sliding man, semi-professionals;Williams and Cullon, formerly Fed League captures that Louisville one week later than it did and remain at past the regulars into a 1914 berth. with New Orleans. Catchers Sthmidt. and Brown, right now few have the Ft. Myers at least a week or 10 days longer. I am last year©s club; Beiger, Pensacola, Cotton States. In- not prepared to say what men I will keep or let out, flelders C©alhoun, Jersey City. International League; nerve to predict what nor have I decided, regarding the permanent positions Montgomery Will Stick Ode!l, last year©s club: Perry, from Nashville; Tepe, teams even will land in the on the team. I will be able to say something regard< MONTGOMERY. Ala., March 30, Editor "Sporting from Evansville. of the Central League. Outfielders I. Chivington first division. Of course ing the make-up of the Colonels after the exhibition Life." Some one should make the New Orleans cor Lord, dark, Miller. O©nly one man on the club©s the same thing may be games with the big leaguers at Eclipse Park. respondent of "Spurting Life" turn ovtr for he. is roster has not signed a contract. "Kid" t McGill, with said of the Federal League, which will surely dreaming. That story 1 ; about Charley ©Flunk the club a portion of last season. Arthur D. Murphy©s Columbus Chat taking charge of ths Little Rock team.in W15 and the make its season©s debut under extraordin Arkansas© city getting the Montgomery franchise is© a ary circumstances. The dope is all up COLUMBUS, 0., March 26. Manager Hinchman pretty good story for the "Winter League," but now set about Harry Clark and has been having his squad of 30- merr working out that the base ba©.l season is tin that kind of a story twice dally all week. He is very much pleased with is unnecessary as a space filler. Should no* be needed. HIS PENNANT-WINNING BREWERS. the way the recruits arc showing up and it looks Just here it might be well to inform the New Orleans very much like he will be able to find at least one correspondent that while the Montgomery officials were The Boise Club Has Gathered a Team He has lost shortstop Lena Blackburn, pitcher and infielder of more than usual promise. against the long schedule, it is ©also a well-known fact Larry Gilbert and old Doc Marshall. Pitchers Green and Alton have shown the most in the that Mobile was. too, against the same thing. The Upon Which Strong Hopes of a Good Blackburn was the marvel of the Associ work-out so far and infielders Gray and Latowsky, schedule committee realized that base ball in Mont Race and Place Are Being Built. ation last season, and Jap Barbeau and late of the U. S. Army, look mighty good. Weather gomery would probably be a losing proposition after permittine, there will be a game between the Regulars the cotton season opens, which is about, the first BOISE. Idaho. March 30©. Editor "Sporting Life." Berg probably will be put into the breach, and Yanifan» on Friday and every day from that week in September, so they gave Montgomery 77 games Boise base ball stock has been ©boosted just about Jap taking the short field. The Brewers© time on. The weather has not been all that is de at home before the cotton season opens. Montgomery 100 per cent, since the appearance here of Maury K. base-stealing prospects are not very sired during the past week, but ground is getting into plays practically the entire month of May on the home Evans, club owner, and Irwin Jensen. team manager. first-class shape and infield work on the regular dia grounds and this is conceded to be the best drawing They have guaranteed thai, Boise will have a real ball bright, either. Louisville is a good bet at mond has been indulged in dally. © The medicine ball month of the bas* ball season. There is no town in the present time. The team got an early is still popular among the players. Only one case of the Southern circuit that is nearer the centre of the club in the Union Association, and one that will be start at Spring training, and Manager sickness has developed so far. that being pitcher Tur league than Montgomery, and for this reason, if for in the pennant race. Incidentally, when they hava Hayden has been on the job every min ner, who was confined to his room for a day or so. no other, it is to tha advantage of the league to retain completed the improvements- necessary on the local ute. Hayden has about all his old team Montgomery, even should the other clubs have to ball park they will have tire best minor league ball News Notes assist hep financially, which they do not and never park in tho West. Owner Evans proposes to observe with the exception of Niehoff, and he has The Minneapolis Club has signed catcher Julius De have, for the amount slaved in mileage during the the league salary limit of $1630©. There will be 24 added a number of promising recruits. Rose, of South Bend, Ind. © season amounts to quite a nice sum. W. B. ALLEY. men all told in the training camp, when it is opened Among the latter is Polly McLarry, an here. Weaver, Bauer. Lewis. Me©ter, Gard, Slater, The Columbus Club is in sore need of a competent News Notes Woods and Toner will report March 19 and the . infielder from Topeka, of the Western and jaas lines out, in all directions. Balance of the players will report April 1. So far League, and he was one of the leading Manager , of the Kansas City Blues, is The Montgomery Club has. received the signed, con the material under orders to report is classified aa clouters last year. jubilant orer the prospect of© having a hard-hitting tract of first base-nan ~E<\ Hohnhorst. follows: Catchers, Weaver, Gard, Cantwell, Winkler. club. : v Pitcher Carl Sehtilz, brother to the American League pitchers, Toner, Woods, Melter, Jensen, Coleman; MANAGER ARMOUR, OF THE BLUES, The Milwaukee Club has sent first baseman Warren twirler. reported . to Manager .Gilks, of Montgomery, Mauck, Lewis; first base, Clark, Slater; second ©base. offers a team on which the fans may Adams to the Marinette-Menominee team, of the Wis last week, Schrmpf, Beverley; third base, Blaussrer, Greenstein; consin-Illinois League, for mere seasoning. The Atlanta. Club has disposed of three players shortatop. KHpatrle.lv, Bostwick, Hqlstrum; outfield, speculate to their hearts© content, and on Bauer. Friene, Nadeau, Graves. Weaver was with The Columbus players arc training at home. Two pitcher Hamilton to Macon; and the Walsh brothers, paper it looks like a team that will kick catcher and inflelder, to Augusta. Salt Lake last season. Gard was with Boise. Cant- up a fuss when the scrap starts. Man sets of infleldere and outfleldeis are being tuned up. well is on the Los Arigcles police force and is a ager Friel has been hustling for the The ME fleht is for third ba.se, being a three-cornered Manager Smith, of Atlanta, has suspended shortstop giant. Toner was in the Union Association last year. one between Johns, Daley and Fred. Morley Jennings. He received a wire from©. Jennings Woods and Melter were with Boise. Jensen was with Saints and has a number of new players, Lew Richie, pitcher, reported to Manager Armour, stating that he would not report until June 1. Salt Lake. Mauck is a Perdue graduate and Lewis among them being pitcher Charlie Hall, of Kansas City, last week. He tried! to get a job in Catcher Harry Bemis. who played last year with, was with the Colorado State League last season. bought from the Boston Red Sox. Friel the Federal League and there was no place for him, the Toronto team, of the International League, re Clark was first baseman and manager of the BWse thinks he can shape up Ralph Works, so lie reported. This completes the club, with the ported last week to Manager Finn, at Memphis. Club last season, and Slater was with Seattle. Schimpf last season with the Indians, into a first- exception of Laporte, who hopped to the Federals. The Montgomery Club has secured first ba.seman was with Salt Lake and Beverley, and is a youngster Mrs. .Joseph Cantillon, wife of the manager of the Palmer Snedecor and shortstop Hollander, the George who wants to break into fast company. Blausser played class flinger. Another new Saint is Otis Minneapolis Club, died suddenly March 25 at St. town University lad, from the St. Louis- Americans. third for Boise last year, Greenstein is a Denver boy. Johnson, last year the star shortstop of Killpatrick is tho fast Salt, Lake amateur shortstop, Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Cantillon formerly was a resident of Pitcher Frank Manush has a younger brother, Krn- the New York State League. Catcher St. Joseph and was visddng relatives in that city dur and Bostwick and Holstrum -are looking for a chance est. who will make his professional debut this season to break in. Bauer is a former Boise player, last Snell, bought from the Red Sox, is an ing tha stay of tlie team, which is now on. its Spring with the Cordele Club, of the Georgia State league. practice trip. season with Salt Lake-. Filene was with Boise last other addition. Friel is in the market Manager M. .T. Finn, of Memphis, has signed pitch year and "Whispering Phil" Nadeau was with La for a couple of good outfielders, but who Cleveland fans who ally themselves to the Cleveland er Kimball. Kimball was formerly with the Indian Grande, in the Western Tri-State League. isn©t? Jimmy Sheckard is making his de Association Club this Summer will not have to live in apolis and Columbus Clubs, of the American A«ocia mortal dread- of their favorite stare being snatched up tion. News Notes but as manager of by the Naps in the lieat of the pennant race, as was the eas» in Toledo in days gone by. In only extreme "Whitey" Freeland, a young* third baseman, hailing Six of the eight clubs have posted their $1000- for THE CLEVELAND SHECKS, necessity will any member of the Associations lie frem Centreville, la., last week packed up his belong feit with President Murphy. with a list of players that suggests a transferred to the Naps. This Is the statement made ings and departed for pails unknown presumably his The 101.4 schedule will be one of 12:0- games for each city directory. When the Cleveland team by Vice-President Barnard, of the Naps and Asso home. club, but the opening and closing dates have not been was in Toledo last year, Owner Somers, ciations. Pitcher Kimball joined the Memphis team last revealed. Jack Kimball, who went home during mid-season week. Kimball is a free agent. He has pitched for The Union Association will try the innovation of a who also controls the Naps, robbed the last year and who has been on the Columbus sus the^Indianapolis and Columbus Clubs, of the American split season this year, the schedule meeting at Ogden, Hens so frequently that the fans were up pended list, has been sold by the Columbus Club to Association, where ho had fairly good success. March 14, adopting the resolution of President A. P. in the air most of the time. Somers has tho Memphis Club, of tire Southern League. Kimball Wade Reynolds, the young catcher secured by Man Bigelow, of tlie Ogclen Club, for a double season of hooked a bundle of new recruits for this pitched a few games early in 1913 and then quit in ager Finn from the Macori Club,© of the. South Atlantic 1.0 weeks each. The team leading the .percentage disgust, s«ying ha would go home to get into con League, has shown up in splendid form in the pre column at the end of the first 10 weeks is to meet year, however, and it remains to be seen dition. Later in the. year he again joined the club at liminary work and is well thought© of ; by Finn." Last the champion team of the second half of the season what his attitude toward the Shecks will Kansas City, but failed to show form. Kimball came year with the Macon C^ub he stood second In the in a series of seven games to determine the champion be this year in regard to snatching play from Indianapolis via Pittsburgh. official batting averages of the South Atlantic League, ship of the Union Association. ers. In the Shecks© batteries are three new backstops, Yantz, Crosbv and Spell- man, bought or drafted from minor leagues. Fully half a dozen new flingers, who looked good in the minors, will aug ment his regular box force, in which are George, Collamore, Baskette and others. Bluhm, Gardner, Stump, Bates and Hud- nail are the infielders to©fight it out, and Sheckard and Casey Jones will fill two ,of the outfield jobs with many candidates for the other place. Eddie Collins NO NEW SENATORS. The premier second baseman uses There are no new faces in the Sena tors© line-up so far, although a number of and has always used a reqruits are trying out for places at the training camp in Columbus. Manager Cantillon shook a few of his veterans during the Winter and new blood will be Fielders© Glove seen in the ranks of the old Settlers. The Feds didn©t tamper with the Millers for he says it is the best made every member of the reason that Cantillon owned part of the Chicago park that was sold to the the World©s Champions uses either a Reach 1 ed team there. went to mitt or glove as they must have the best. the Feds, but there were no strings to him, Cantillon giving his release as a present. PHILADELPHIA TORONTO PENNA. A. J Rga£H Co. CANADA St. Paur Saints at Worfc ST. PAUL. Minn., March 28. Editor "Sporting Life." St. Paul bouarht William McOr-mlck yesterday Write for Catalog Showing Goods That Make Famous Players of the Lincoln Club, of the Western League. He is an outfttlder ana probably will play left. President Letmon said. He hit .348 in 191:2 and .3J7 in 1913 He was landed to take the place of Bows., who went to the Federals. President Leuoon is after an»)her ootfielder and a catcher, too, he said. If BaBey should deliver, another fielder would not be Deeded eicept as a utility maa and pinch Utter. Mc APRIL 4, 1914 SPORTING LIFE 13 The International League NEWS FROM THE CIRCUIT OF - nt?- Iost a few- to tha Feds in the raid Bradley, pitcher Maxwell, catcher Dmmimond Brown and Bill Bradley thanking they saw a better chance for themselves in the new organization. "Buster" PATTERSON & COANE BOSS Brown, another Leaf pitcher, died a short time ago after an operation for a growth under the arm. Sole Proprietors of the Manager Clymer, of the Buffalo Horse©s Death His Excuse NEWARK, N. J., March 26. Gus Schwartz. the Club, Claims a Powerful Team local ball player who signed with Jack tMtnn©s Balti- more team, of the International League, returned to his home here today and told of how Duun came to - Which Will Make a Strong let him go. The recruit, while the team was in train ing at Fayettesville. N. C., went out horseback riding at night in company with Jack Dunn, Jr., son of the Battle for the Pennant Honors* manager. The boys had great fun. but on the way back to the camp of the Orioles the party came to grief. The horse Schwartz was riding slipped and in CHARLOTTE, N. C., March 31. falling broke a leg. The animal had to be shot and the owner, a farmer, collected $130 damages from the Manager Bill Clymer, of the Buffalo In Baltimore Club. This enraged Dunn to such an ex ternational team, is now here with 20 tent that he sent Schwartz back home. The youngster husky athletes, most of is an outflelder. From all reports from the South he whom are putting up a was making good as a professional. In the last seven fight to become members games he lias made 17 hits and was fielding perfectly. of jthe regular Bisons dur

ing the coming season. .Tack Dunn©s are going utang at Manager Clymer believes a, merry clip. They took three straight from the he will have a team fully Philllea and then made the Mackmen walk the plank. 50 per cent, stronger than Pitcher Bitter, the Giant recruit, has be-ei» ,irl.»ased by McGraw to the Toronto Club. He will remain ill that of last year when the Marlin and train with Joe Kelky©s aggregation. gong sounds for the-cam Frank O©Rpurke has. been released by the Buffalo paign. He is expecting Club to the Wilkes-Baire Club, in the New York much from a number of State League. O©Rourke Was secured last year by the Win. Clymer new men. The infield will Bisons from the Boston Nationals. be infinitely stronger with President E. G. Barrow has gone to Mt. Clenrens, Houser on first. He is a much better where . he will undergo a .ten days© treatment tor rheumatism. .Mr. Barrow, predi.is a good season for Best Whisky For Best People ball player than Beck, with whom Cly the. International despite the raid of the Federal mer was forced to worry along through League. HOME :: CLUB :: CAFE last season. When the team opens at .With "Hap" Myers gone, -Manager Ganzel. of the home "the fans of Buffalo will see one of Hustlers, has about decided to play first ba?e himself the best and fastest infield combinations this season or a part of the season at least, and with that end in view lias be-en training vigorously ever seen in the International League. with the team in the South, Ganzel is a .300 lilt- The outfield is going to be ter. Philadelphia, Pa. A GREAT DEAL STRONGER. Manager Ganzel, of Rochester, claims that infielder McDonald, who went over to the Pittsburgh Club, of Wright, who comes from the Canadian the Federal League, is a. contract-jumper. According League, is a type of player who slugs his to the secretary .of the Rochester Club. Mcltonald al way through. His hitting will make all ready had signed with Rochester and had accepted advance money. The Feds have made heavy inroads Buffalo sit up. His record last year was on Gauzel©s team. the hefty backstop nf the past two seasons, has veri infielder, and Joseph W. Morrow. Heelian, of last .396, and one notable fact about him is Toronto papers say that Joe Kelley is mighty peeved fied tho report that he has jumped from the Tri-State year©s team, has signed, © and Lee Myer, the star his consistent work. Joe McCarthy, who over the turning over of Joe Scaultz to Rochester by ranks to the Pittsburgh Feds. U©espite the fact that second baseman, has accepte-d terms. Smith, from managed Clymer©s Wilkes-Barre Club in the Boston Braves. . Toronto surely got the worst of it most of last season©s stars will not wear "Chick" Portsmouth, O., who will Uo the bulk of the catching, in the Meyer-Callahan deal. After Callahan broke uniforms this reason Jackson is by no means dis has accepted terms. the New York State League last year, couraged. He is depending upon Pearce, a, Philadel his leg at Rochester last, season Brooklyn turned There is no truth in, the report that tint baseman will add much strength to the team. He "Bugs" Meyer over to the Leafs and Callahan was phia boy, to cover shortstop, the position made va cant by the sale of Tony Marhefka. It Is the desire Cruikshank is> going to jump to the Federals. Ciiiik- is not only a nifty player within himself, tent to Newark for this year, the accident incapaci shank will sign with no ©club but Hsirisburg. He can but is one who fits in well©in any posi tating him for the rest of the season of 1S13. Then of Jimmy to own ©as many men as possible, and not to have optional agreement players on the team, not get away from Bucknell University, where he is tion. The fact of the matter is- McCarthy Meyer jumped to the Baltimore Feds. Callahan will captain of the varsity base ball team., until Juno I1", play centre for the Newark Indians. whom he can©t sell at the end of .the. season, if they was slated for first base until the deal make good. The club has decided to play again -at and that will prevent his going to Indianapolis. was closed that brought Houser to the After turning down several offers to play with major tho Union s-trert grounds. For a time there was talk The Trenton 3ub is going to place tha veteran o-ut- club. © league- clubs, Johnny Mulhall. one of the best semi- of rebuilding at the old , South Side grounds, which fielder, Billy Clay, on the market, day has been in professional players of New York, has been signed is centrally located, but ,it was felt by Owners Brown the league since it was organised in 1304 during the FULLENWIDER- AND JAMIESON by the Newark Club. The youngster will report to and Cawsidy thai the outlay of money would be too independent days. H* was with York when it won, the will have able assistance in Bader, who Manager Harry Smith, of the Indians, in Newark on great. pennant that year and remained with tho White Hoses April 5. Miilhall is a left-handed first baseman, 23 until the club was transferred to Trenton In 1907. won 11 out of the last 12 games he years old, and ifi 5 feet 10 inches tall. He played twirled for Dallas in the Texas League with Hoboken last season, where he piled up a batting News Notes The announcement by President Morris; of the Tren average of .420, and made, only one erro-r In 36 games. ton Club, that a new park will be built next ye-ar last year, and in Chic©Brandon, Beebe and The Reading Club has signed a local southpaw if the fans support the club this year, has made a. He may be groomed to take Swacina©s place at first pitcher namecj, Walter Holmes. Galen, last year with Lansing, Mich. base. tremendous lilt with Trenton fandom, and reports in Three new catchers are with the club in Kddie Hooper, of tho York team, has notified Man dicate that President Morris will lie ably supported in Outfielder Ralph Capron reported to the Orioles at ager Heckert that he has signed with a Federal his efforts to improve base ball conditions in Trenton. training here who will make that end of Fayett«Tille last week. Although Capron will not beat League© club. the battery rank with the best in the cir out any member of the present outfield Manager Dunn While there is no local financial interest in the cuit. Paul Kritcliell, who last year was has not decided If he will cany !iim or not. With the Manager Heckert. of York, has purchased shortstop Reading Club, all the stockholders hailing from Lan sending home of fins Schwarz, Potts, Klingelhoeffer Pat Koran from the Elmlra Club, of the New York caster and vicinity, a. Beading man is the live wire with Kansas City, and who can use the and Gerwln, Dunn©s squad probably will take on a State League. in. the organization of the team and plans to make "big stick" to advantage; O©Neil, who new member. Catcher McAvoy, of the Athletics, is Albert Xewton, of Qrwigsburg. Pa., who played for the Tri-State venture. a success, and he is Jacob I/. played with Peterboro, Ont., last season, booked to join -the Birds before the season opens. tho Atlantic City team last year, has signed with the Weitzel, who was named as business manager last and Gravell, who did good work with Schwarz was let out because of a prank at Fayctteville. Reading Club. week by President Myer*. Watertown, N. Y., last year, are being For tho second time ho gave a riding exhibition on a \ynmington fan* were overjoyed to hear that, the Manager John P. Oa,;«tle. of the Allentown Club, ho-ise without permission and Dunn decided that was National Board had awarded the hard-hitting back has informed President LanslW* and Itoard of Direct counted on by Manager Clymer to sufficient. stop, "Doc" Kerr, to the Wilmington Club. ors tha.t his team for the season of 1914 is virtually GIVE ADDITIONAL STRENGTH. completed and that, a promising bunch of players will Manager George Heckert. of York, has closed < > deal report o«i April 20. With Scott, who led the league With the aid of these men a team will with the Elmlra management, for infielder Hcran. last .year, as box artist, heading- the list. Castle is THE IRI-STATE LEAGUE Ilookert believes that he has made a hit by getting particularly pleased with h©s aggregation of twirlers. be welded together that Clymer firmly be Ilorau on tho team. lieves will©give some one a race for the Notwithstanding the rumor that Eddie Hooper has Manager Hecfcert, of the York Club> Con Manager Geo;te W. Ita-kert has announced that signed to play with the Pittsburgh Federal League© pennant. ©©It is no time to talk pennants Connie Mark, of the Philadelphia Athletics, has Club, Manager George Wl Heckert, of York, an now," said Clymer, "but I©m going to stantly Adding to His List of Young promised him throe pitchers, including 11,. Baker. nounces that the big infleMJer will positively be with give somebody a warm fight before it is Heckert has offered Trenton pitch* Carl Williams in York this season. Hooper will again play at, the all over. One fact makes me feel good Players for the Coining Batt©e* exchange for Bill Clay. third corner. Another one of last year©s stars that YORK. Pa., March 30. Editor "Sport Manager Johnny Castle, of the Allentown Club, has Heckert says he is certain of signing this season is over my prospects is the disposition *bf" a new ulan"to get into condition, this season. He is Frank SwayneA my old and new men. They are loyal ing Life." Horc signed contracts were getting in sluvpo by osteopathy© treatment and says it and are going to, give me the best there received by Manager;.George Heckert dur is wniking great. © - "It©s as -good a.s- a Southern train is in them. That is all any manager ing the past week. One is tha©t of Jack ing trip,©© s-aj-3 Castle, who has been South with the "SPORT" IS KING could ask." Morrisoii, ©of Shipponsburg, who played Phillie-s several times. : * The signing of -Johnny -Harkins, tuf Scranton. the New York "American." second base toward the close of last sea Shemindoah youngster, whose work behind the bat in W. M. TackafosenrA Toronto Topics; \ son, while..-the others a re Fred H. Heck, tli? New York State League last season won him much The English yacht designer a suortstop. and S. S. Rhodes, pitcher, prominence, will give Hamsburg two good backstops, Now springs his o-ld-tlmo bluff. TORONTO, March "0. Editor "Sporting Life." from the Washington American League and two utility players who can be depended upon to That all Ills Yankee rivals The Toronto players have been training at Martin. go behind the bat if necessary. Are swiping of his stuff. Texas, ever since March 1-9 and, according to reports, Club. They were secured through the the men are in good shape. The players will leave cordiality of Clark Griffith. Rhodes is Jimmy Jackson, manager of the Wilmington team, The dear old national pastime Martin on April 1, working their way northward for announces the following men selected thus far: Tex Resounds with joyous pea,l the opening league game at Providence, April 21. a right-handed pitcher, and has had one Myers, of last, year. als«o James Sholleberger. George Of "Contracts." "Salaries." "Steel-work," The players in line show an almost entirely new year in professional ball. He stands six Zibel, of Philadelphia; Harry Pearce at short, also a With accent on the "steal." te-am from this time last Spring. Tim Jordan and feet two inches in his stockings and is Philadelphia!!, and Howard Morgan. J..J. Gagen, of Eddie Fitzpatrick and Bill O©Ha-ra. are the only ones accredited witfi" great speed and curves by Philadelphia, a six-footer, will be one pitcher. The fat and festive grappler cf the old lot left. The list is: Pitchers Herbert, In addition to the men who hold over from last Is framing up some "shows;" Wilkes-Barre and Toronto; Gaw, Toronto; Graham, Washington©s manager. Rhodes wyas not year©s team, Manager Zeke Wrigley is signing a num The tennis chaps and golfers Appleton, Win. ; Sullivan, Portland, Me.; Castleton. needed by Griffith, owing to the first-class ber of recruits for his Trenton Club. Last week he Are on the trail of "pro-s." Vemon, of Pacific Coast League, in 1912; Bradshaw, staff of twirlers he now has, and becomes announced having obtained the signatures of a num Berlin, Canadian League, team; Schwab, whom To the property of York outright. Heck is ber of men new to Tri-State company, including From every sporting quarter ronto secured from Kingston, of the Atlantic League; Christy Kearns, a giant pitx-her, who was in the Ohio There coines the pleasant hum and three othc-rs who are yet to be secured. Catchers a shortstop. He has been in professional Stats League last year; A. B. Goeltz, from New York, Of "Ingratet! Robber! Loafer! Kelly, Pittsburgh Nationals; Snell, the Brown Uni ball for three years and is regarded as nn independent of reputation; Howard MeGoveni, an CrookI Low-life! Liar! Bum!" versity player secured from the Boston Americans; and a very heady player and a good batter. Trout, of Peterboro, Canadian League, Club. In- He also had no chance to make the Wash fielders Tim Jordan, Buffalo and Toronto, and Schnei- cler, a 20-year-old boy. who has played semi-pro, ball ington team, owin% to all the infield posi in Xew York, for first base; Fitzpatrick. Toronto, and tions being filled, and was consequently Killelea, Hamilton, second base; Fisher, Brooklyn, given to York. Heck will fight it out shortstop; Pick, Toronto, third ba.se. Outfleldcfs. with Moriarty and the other candidates for Bill O©Hara., Toronto; Wilson, Toronto; Kroy, To ronto; F. Schulta, El Paso; Joe O©Hara, semi-pro., the short field position with the White There©s a short cut Toronto. Besides these, there will be Manager Kelly Roses. by means of the Business Mauaser John O©Gorman. Canadian press representative, Joe Hay, and Trainer Tommy I>aly. The following practice games, arranged for the team The Situation at Wilrnington CARR BASE BALL SCHOOL ¥esxiS Antonio after they leave Merlin1, are: April 1, Waco, Tex.; WILMINGTON, Del.,-March 30. In order that the 2. Dallas, Tex.; 4- and ,5, Texarka-na, Tex.; 6, -little Wilmingt.cn Tti-Statc league Club may begin the Rock, Ark.; 7, Arkad-elphia, Ark.; 8 and 9. Memphis, season with a good working capital. Manager Jimmy Charles Carr, famous major and minor league player and manager, Teim.; 10, Milan. Term.; 11 and 12, Nashville, Term:; Jackson is calling upon the business men of the who has developed hundreds of young ball players, opened his base ball 13. Knoxvllle, Term.; 1* and 15. Richmond, Va.; city fo-r subscriptions, and for even© $10 donated, a 10. Wilmington, Del.; M, N«w London, Conn.;©. IS, share of stock will be issued to the subscriber. The school on January 2. He has as his assistants Owen Bush, Louis Criger, Portland, Conn.; 20 (A. M.), Lowell. Mass.; (P. M.), owners desire to raise a working ca»ital of $2300. Otto Williams, and other players, with Harry Tuthill, of Army Lawrence, Mass.; 21:, open at Providence. The To with which to begin the season. It wa<- Irst decided ronto Club looks to have the nucleus of a, strong to sell half the stock in the club, but the latter plan football fame as trainer, and has 20 diamonds and all other equipment at team, with the acquisition of an extra, infielder and to raise $2500 was decided upon, and Jaefeson is Hot Sulphur Wells, San Antonio. an outflelder along with a eouj»le of pitchers. The m«etins with much success. In addition, by meeting pitching department will have to be strengthened, the representative business© men of the city and setting This is your chance to advance as a professional ball player. that is a certainty. "BMnny" Keame ia expected forth his plan to give this city another pennant-win iMu-k from the Giants. The club is also promteed a ning ball club, he feels that he has aroused a great Send for catalogue "A" to 225 Bedell Building, San Antonio, Tex. Guple snore pitcbers> from the same a»urce. To- deal of interest la the proper quarter. "Dwj" K.exr, 14 SPORTING LIFE 4, 1914

The Newport News Club Completes Its Frank Farrell©s Fine Fort Team With the Purchase of an Appala chian League Outfielder. owho were handed just what they had been NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 30. accustomed to at the oid homestead, with Manager Harry Matthews announced last everything called by its real name and no week the purchase of eutfielder Knox, of the Knoxville team, of the Appalachian Do It Now "a la" or "aux champignons" by way of just as soon as you read this disguise. But it would be better for them. League. Knox played in 107 games last year, scored 66 runs and batted .©300; his go to your local dealer apd se Contracts for the Ball Grounds at ICE CREAM IS NECESSARY. fielding average was .956, with but six Providing plenty of ice cream was errors in the 107 games. The acquisition cure a copy of the publication Kingsbridge Awarded, and the served, the athletes would probably stop of Knox completes the roster of the Ship that contains full information short of mutiny. This is the one staple builders and the men will report next Work to Be Finished By the dish with all diamond performers. A big week for Spriag practice. The players about tbe leaguer would just asi soon think of signed are: first base, Games; second going into a game without his glove as base, Krepps; shortstop, Gondolfi; third First Week in September, without the mid-day dish of ice cream base, Walters; left field, Knox; centre under his belt. A Federal law abolish- field, Smith; right fielders, Mixell and

NEW YORK, April 1. Construction they are published complete of the New Yorks© new home at Kings- American League News In Nut-Shells bridge will actually begin on April 1, and easily recognized as all according to tbe contracts changes are printed in italics just awarded by President IF REPORTS THAT , the bril THE BOSTON RED SOX will continue doing liant shortstop of the Boston Hed Sox, is not apt their Spring training in Hot Springs for the next Farrell. The plans will be- to be able to play this season are true, the chances five year-s at least. President Lannin signed a you can©t afford to delay made public within a week of Boston to be prominent in the coming ,race contract last week to use Majestic Park for that securing a and if no more obstacles have been decidedly impaired. Wagner is to the period and he has the privilege of renewing the are encountered the sta Boston team© what Cobb is to Detroit or Colling contract for five additional years upon its ex to Philadelphia. Without him ©t piration if he so desires.. The Red Sox have had dium will be ready not lat crew will hardly be able to duplicate its per wonderful weather this trip and Manager Carrigan er than the first week in formance of last season and finish in the first is confident the team will get off to a food start September. It is under division. in the championship race. stood that the New York GARLOW, CENTRE RUSH on last year©s In GOSSETT, NEW YORK AMERICANS© catcher, American League Club, dian foot ball eleven, impresses Manager Carri turned his left. ankle in a game at Memphis last which already owns the gan by his form down at Hot Springs. The In week and he may not play again for a month. dian is a pitching candidate. W. A. SWANSON, a New York semi-profes F. J. Farrell property at Broadway and SAYS THE NEW YORK "TRIBUNE:" "Tri« sional, reported to Manager Tarrigan, of the Bos 225th street, will spend Speaker can©t see anything but the Giants in the ton .Red Sox, at Hot Springs last week and worked nearly $300,000 to provide an up-to-date National League race, which sounds all right until out with the squad. He Is an inflelder who comes he mentions the Red Sox as the winners of the PLANT OF CONCRETE AND STEEL, highly recommended. American League affair and our confidence in hi* MANAGER GRIFFITH, of the Washington with seating accommodations for nearly ability as a prophet is shaken ever so slightly." Club, has released William Alien, outflelder, who 30,000 spectators. More than three years IN A GAME IN MOBILE, Jimmy Walsh, for played with Montreal last year, to Indianapolis, of ago Farrell selected Kingsbridge for his mer Athletic player, now with the New Yorks, the American Association, with an option on him as the edition has been com new park and he was anxious to build batted out "the longest home run ever made on at the end of the season. these grounds" the other day. JOE JUDGE, a New York semi-professional, has pleted, and distributed and no immediately, but owing to opposition on EDDIE FOSTER, the Washington Club©s sensa made good on the Boston Red Sox Yanlgans* first the part of adjacent property owners and tional third baseman, is in for the test season of bag. In fact, he looms up as the best juvenile more will be printed after red tape in Uncle Sam©s War Depart his career. Last year Eddie was down with ty in the S.pa. if ment, he found it impossible to fill up a phoid a few weeks after the start of the season ONE OF THE HARDEST THINGS to teach they are sold. creek emptying into the Harlem Ship opened, being out of the game two months. Eddie the young pitchers is & motion which will de has fully recovered from his attack and announces ceive base runners at first base. A pitcher©s success Every fan wants to be up Canal until last Summer. As the filling himself in first-class condition. depends to a large extent on how well he can KEQUIRED MANT MONTHS WILL SHEPARD, the young semi-professional hold runners on that bag, thus cutting down their * to date, and he cannot unless pitcher, who came to the Detroit Tigers from ©"chances of stealing second. Griffith has been an to settle, the work or preparing the fqun- Stockton, Cal., on catcher Oscar Stanage©s recom incessant worker with his young pitchers, trying he knows the changes in the dations could not begin, so another lease mendation, has been released to Providence. to teach them a motion which the base runner rules if you can not get the of the for this year was TER-RY TURNER©S THROWING ARM, which cannot distinguish from the regular pitching mo compulsory. It is evident that the Fed hag been ailing for some time, is rounding to tion. guide in your city send us ten eral League movement, therefore, is not shape nicely. Manager Birmingham, of the Naps, YOUNGSTOWN FRIENDS of Tames R. Mc- waa much elated when he heard of the report, Aleer are booming the late president of the Red cents and we will mail you a worrying Farrell and the American but frowned when announcement was made that Sox for mayor of their municipality. League men. They do not fear a Federal Joe Jackson©s whip was giving him considerable IF WALTER PIPP plays first base for Detroit copy. invasion of Manhattan or the Bronx next pain. Soreness is all that bothers Joe©s arm. this year it will not cause much surprise. At year, probably because they feel confident THE HOLD-OUT INCIDENT was present Manager Jennings believes there Is a good that the Gilmore circuit will be weary of closed on March 23, the Sox first sacker an chance of having the big Grand Rapids boy on the nouncing that he has signed a contract. Terms initial sack. "I would not loae him for $25,0*0©," fighting next Fall. Farrell and Johnson were not given out, but it is understood that said Manager Jennings the other day. "He is A.J.Rga£h.Co also believe that Chance will have a real Chase did not get $8000©, the sum his old contract one of the finest prospects I ever saw. If It ball club in 1915 and that New York is said to have called for. finally becomes impossible for us to keep him he fans will experience no inconvenience in PRESIDENT LANNIN, of the Boston Club, If will be in the International League, probably." reaching the new arena. negotiating for Otto Merz, star twirler of the In MANAGER RICKEY, of the St. Louis Brwne, dianapolis team, of the American Association. says that his new shortstop, Bisland, will ©be seen According to rumor, Mr. Lannin is willing to give in the game regularly, and that he is the best.in a large sum for Merz, who was classed among the flelder seen in St. Louis since Bobby Wallaces DETROITERS* DIET leading hurlers of the Association last year. Raja- best days. kin Johnson is the only right-handed recruit pitch THE TIGERS HAVE six outftelders, Cobb, er that has shown any class this season, and One Respect in Which the Hafait of Young Crawford, H«ilman, High, Veaeh and Demmitt. Portsmouth by Lou Castro in 1912. Last year he was Coumbe and Radloff are portsiders, but. with two Jennings will keep five men, and High, very likely, southpaws like Collins and Lenaxd in line, there made manager, but did not have a very successful, nor Players at the Training Camps Are Not is hardly room for either. Carrigan believes John is the man slated to go. impressive, year of it. Although the former Ports as Well Supervised as Should Be the Case. son will make good, but he needs another ex SAYS THE NEW YORK "WORLD:" "The mouth Club re-elected him manager for the coming perienced right-hander. scribe who wrote that Connie Mack had picked the Cubs to win the pennant made a grievous mis season, when a new corporation waa organized Mr. BY E. A. BATCHELOB. MANAGER JENNINGS, of Detroit, says: "No take. He quoted Mr. McGilHcuddy; to the extent Garvin was put on the market, and Winston-Salem ball player ever became a, star in his home town. of 40 words, whereas, Connie nev4r spoke more was the successful bidder. Venerable Bill Evans, who DETROIT, Mich., March 31. Some In fact, I doubt if there was ever a major league than 17 consecutive words in his life." thing in the way of a dietary supervision player who really established himself as a depend played such a successful game for Portsmouth last for ball players in the Spring might be able man when working on the team in his home says that a week©s work is all year, is another veteran who abided his little hour or town." he needs to be ready for the Spring opening. Af two and meanders along the toe path. No news has a good thing, both for the athletes them ter careful consideration of the matter we should been had from Bill and his whereabouts are not selves and for the club. Under the con MANAGER JIMMY CALLAHAN, of the White say that possession of his favorite bat was all he Sox, is quoted as saying: "After taking an in needed to be ready. known. Owner McCrary has sold outfielder Moren to ditions that obtain in almost all big ventory of the White Sox after our trip around the Roanoke Tigers. Moren wanted more money than league training camps at present, the the world, I think it is valuable enough to FRANK CHANCE In a long letter to President Norfolk was willing to pay, and he was put on the men are allowed to eat just what they appear In the World©s Series next Fall. The club Farrell, of the New Yorks, declares that he will market. ia still a bit shy in hitting, but Is formidable have a powerful staff of pitchers this year, and please and do not always choose wisely enough to cause the World©s Champions consider that with an even break in the luck his team News Notes ought to finish in tha first division. from the menu card, so cases of stomach able worry. Don©t underestimate the Sox this The Norfolk Club has signed outflelder Hart, last trouble often develop. With the Tigers, year. They are going to put up a great fight. JOE BOEHLING, the sensational Washington seaWm with the Clarksville team, of the Kitty League. for instance, a player can© have anything We have the edge on Mack and his World Cham southpaw, has developed a change of pace to- sup Hart is. regarded1 as the best man yet secured by the pions in two particulars our catchers and pitch plement We famous curve. If he makes good with Norfolk Club. that he wants from the bill of fare of a ers. They have it .op us in hitting." this in the championship games, he may set at FIRST-CLASS EUROPEAN PLAN HOTEL, naught Frank Chance©s prediction that he would Portsmouth has added another catcher to its list of RUBBER SHIRTS, hard running and all other curve himself out of the league. contracts. D«npsey, ©last season with the Newport and there is a tendency among some of ways of taking off superfluous weight have noth News Club, of the Virginia League, has accepted the ing on the system started by Bill Carrigan, for THE ST. LOUIS CLUB has turned first base- Pirate club©s terms. the youngsters who are in select society the benefit of the Boston Rod Sox. He has cut lAan Snedecor. and shortstop Hollander over to the for the first time to play the fancy dishes one meal off the bill. The players eat ©a late Montgomery Club, of the Southern -League. Many Portsmouth- fan? have expressed the opinion that Portsmouth, according to past performances of rather strongly. Trainer Tuthill has ad breakfast, go to the ball park at © 11,3ft and stay JOHNNY WILLIAMS, the former Sacramento till 2. They do not eat till evening. tha players, promises to have one of the best teams vised all the men to stick to plain, pitcher, who led tho Coast League last season, that lias ever represented Pirate town. nourishing food, but in the very nature PRESIDENT LANNIN, of the Red Sox, has has been handicapped by sickness in making a been playing golf with the member©s of his team, showing with Detroit. Jumping from Honolulu "Buddy" Muth, the portpaw performer of the Pi of things he cannot sit with every man particularly Clyde Engle, at Hot Springs, Ark. He to Gulfport, Miss., did not agree with Williams, rate aggregation of 1912, is coming back to the Ports during meal hours and watch what he is a great believer in golf as a means of training. and for several days he was confined to his bed. mouth Club. He has consented to report to Manager eats. The athletes go into the dining LEO MARTIN, the young semi-pro, inflelder His illness ia reported as nothing tferious, but it Wall next week for practice with the club. room when they get ready and sit at from New Tork, has been given his release by has affected his pitching. The Norfolk Club has signed another naval player small tables, and it would take a dozen Manager, Griffith, of Washington, and sent home. IF THE DETROIT CLUB releases Frank Gib- in B©illy Strasbaugh, third baseman of the receiving Martin is not ripe for major league ball, though son, the third catcher of the Tigeri, tha Cleveland ship Franklin team season before last. Strasbaugh is trainers to keep tab on them all. he has considerable ability. Club will grab him. the seventh player to go into professional company TEMPTATION IS STRONG. from navy teams at Norfolk in. the last year. The roll now carries the names of "Rebel" Cooper, "Swat" The temptation to order rich food is Mundy, "Heavy" Glockson, Harry Mueller, "Chick" strong. A man who never before has ing any other food would not meet with McAbe; Matthews, Appleby and Gloxom Shaw and Cochran. Mundy is now the property of the been able to afford artichokes, broiled Boston Americans. any particular opposition, but there would make up the catching staff. Paxon and Manager Joe Wall, of Portsmouth, has started Spring live lobster and canvasback duck finds it be a rebellion if ice cream should be bar Carter of last year©s pitching staff will practice with the following men: Catchers Dempsey, hard to pass up these delicacies in favor red. Apple pie would be missed and return and eight other pitchers have been Hudgins, Holloman and Copeland. Oiitfielders Haul of medium roast beef and mashed potatoes. vegetable soup occupies a warm place in signed, all of them being youngsters. er, C©ooke, Boyd, Meade and Young. In fielders Howe- Consequently lots of them will tear into clell, Reardoii, Long, T©hatcher, Kerling and Askley. the affections of the tossers, but the Pitchers Muth, O©©Brien, Dye, Beers, Grimes, Tanne- the fancy stuff when it is placed within frozen- stuff is his real sustainer and he A. W. MacNair©s Norfolk News hill, Longacre. Winsted and Martin. Few of these reach for the first time. A sample meal has to have it or die. NORFOLK, Va,, March 30. Editor "Sporting Life." men were with the Portsmouth team last year under for a young ball player who has eaten Last week marked the active beginning of the Manager Garvin, and most of them are youngsters of a light lunch and has about $1.75 left practice season for the candidates for the Norfolk experience, a contrast to the players in former years, on his daily allowance at dinner time is COLLEGE NOTES team. On Monday Manager "Buck" Pressly reported who represented the Portsmouth Club. raviair, sweetbreads with mushrooms, for duty to Owner McCrary and" the ante-season On March 26 pitcher Idle, of Washington" and Lee, weeding process will be started. Pressly will have shrimp salad, French pastry, ice cream shut out Lafayette, 4-01, with two hits. quite a larga number of playara to look over and If the "Feds Blow" and camambert cheese. In the event of a tie in the Harvard-Yale series from which he will bui©d his team. The past week New Tork "Sun:" "Biase ball prophets ©believe that has marked the passing of genial Gus Schra.der from If the Federal League fails there will be several THIS LAY-OUT IS PALATABLE, next June the third game will be played at Fenway the Virginia League to the North Carolina League. important changes in Organized Base Ball. It is pre there is no question about that, but it Park, the Boston American League grounds. Gus has been in the Virginia League continuously, dicted that the Wards at Washington Park and tha The base ball team of the Kentucky State Uni with the exception of the season, of ISIS, since 190T. new club in Pittsburgh will be taken Into the Inter hardly is the best possible combination versity went on strike at Lexington, Ky., on March With Manager Pressly on first base there was no room national League, while the. Cubs eventually will se for building bone and muscle. It might 20, because the Spring schedule had been cut from 14 for Gua, nor was there an opening for him with any cure the stadium now being erected with Charles be a good plan for every club in Spring to 12 games. The boys insist that the entire schedule of the other clubs. Winstoo-Salem made an excep Weeghman©s money. The wise men expect to see training to have its own chef and serve ba canceled if the two games in dispute are not play tionally good offer for the genial one, the offer con cither the Browns or Cardinals move into Otto Stifle©s ed. The Athletic Committee of the faculty canceled sisting of a cash consideration and a pitcher. Lee plant in St. Louis. Students of base ball condition* plain "home-cooked" meals to the squad. the two games because in their opinion th« sport took Garvin is another Virginia Leaguer who has slipped cannot see how the Feds will succeed ia Buffalo, There would be a howl from the players up too much Um*. tecfe to a lower classification. GarriB was brought to ludisoapelis and K.ans»s City." 15 behind him, I may say, more than the to have the rookies report at once, prob nucleus for a team, which to my mind, ably be this week. Those reserved from looks today like a championship contender. the past season©s team and also those Need of Organized Ball Dahlen, in a great measure, is entitled to known to be of Class B calibre will prob credit for building up that team. In ably, not be ordered to report until about recognition of his loyalty and the work he April 1st, by which time it is hoped to life. So far as that is concerned, I want has done here, Dahlen will be made my be able to get a line on some of the IN PROTECTION OF PROFESSION to speak particularly about what the assistant in securing material for the youngsters. Practically all contracts Brooklyn Club has done for three or four Brooklyn Club. I would not term it a sent out have been returned signed or AL BASE BALL of its players. Take the case of Eddie scout. He will terms accepted. Upon the refusal of Phelps, Phelps came to me and said : ©Mr. * BE MORE THAN THAT. pitcher "Lefty" Gilbert to report to the Ebbets, I have been 18 years in organized He will be used in a capacity where his Denver (Western League) team, this Organization Keeps Sport Clean, base ball. If you do not want to use me keen knowledge of base ball players will player was finally able to come to a sat in Brooklyn or Newark I do not -want to call for duties not ordinarily trusted to isfactory agreement with the management Honest, and Popular, Guards go West or South. I would like to get a scout. Owners or magnates would not of that team whereby he has purchased as near home as possible.© I told him build these, modern structures unless they his release and is now a. free agent. At the Invested Capital and Amply the Brooklyn Club wanted to place him were convinced that organized base ball present he has made no arrangements re as was a certainty. Organized base ball is garding the coming season, still having Protects the Ball Player. NEAR HIS HOME AS POSSIBLE. not a trust. We, all stand upon our own under consideration several propositions. That was told him before there was any feet; we are not responsible for any one talk of another league. We did place head. Organized base ball is not like a Grand Rapids Lining Up BT GEORGE B. UNDERWOOD. GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., March SO. Editor "Sport BROOKLYN, N. Y., March 30. What ing Life." President Bill Essiek, of the Grand Rap ids Central League Club, has signed catcher Te Roller, is "Organized Base Ball?" What has or whose sensational play with the Grand Haven Inde ganized base ball done and what is or National League News In Short Metre pendents attracted attention last season and who was one of the best of the- State- League catchers two years ganized base ball doing for ago. Te Roller played with the Cadillac team, but has fans, players, clubs, leagues MANAGER M©GRAW must think that the CHARLIE THOMAS, the brand new president been declared a free agent by the National Commis and the great national game Giants cannot get along without a Wilson catching. of the Cubs, declares that he will restore sion. Te. Roller makes a total of 23 men signed to throughout America? The In place of Arthur Wilson, jumped to the Feels, "Ladies© " day at the Chicago park. Thomas is open the season for Grand Rapids. There are four he has signed Tom Wilson, a kid catcher from evidently aware of the fact that the women of hold-outs, Tqjjghey Steil, Lefty Core, Tommy Mee great majority of base ball Texas. If you©ll look it> the records you©ll find Illinois have recently been given the privileges of and Floyd Grimes. President Essiek is certain some fans are familiar enough that the Giants have nearly always at least for the ballot. of these will sign before long and anyhow declines to with base ball affairs to many years had a Wilson as catcher, P©arke Wil worry over hold-outs. President Esslck also announces son preceding Arthur. LEROY REEVES, secretary to President Tener, that St. Thomas, of the Canadian League, has been answer those questions took possession of National League headquarters in booked for exhibition games here April 18 and M). without any trouble, but THE NEW YORK "TRIBUNE" remarks: New York last week, same having been deserted Detroit, of course, will be here April 11© and 12. St. there are some readers of "Pittsburgh has spurned Claude Hendrix, who, since started on a vacation trip Thomas is managed by Midge Craven, well known to they say, wants to edge back into the fold. If he about two weeka ago. Central League fans. the sporting pages whose could only knock at the door of the Phllliea or idea about organized ball the Cubs, what a welcome he would receive!" THE broke Spring train is smoky and hazy, and ing camp at M©arlin, Tex., March 25. The team News Notes C. H. Ebbets THE SHOWING which Fre-d Snodgrass is mak will return home in two squads*, one led by Don- Ten exhibition games have been booked by the Erans- who have little knowledge ing at third base for the ©Giants is one of the lin and the other, the regulars, by Captain Larry yille Club, the first of which is with the Indianapolis of the workings and accomplishments of brightest bits of early Spring base ball gleanings. I>oyle. Bioth will go to South Texas cities first (American Association) Club, March 29. It is hoped that he has at last landed in a for a series of games. the organization which controls profes position where ho can earn the approval of the Melbourne S-teil is the latest to sign a Grand. Rao- sional Jia^e Jiall .in -America ..and which has .tan9- JClie .-pomilarUy-he .lias -ewcxMd amo>njr all OUTFIELDER MARSANS joined the ©Cincinnati ids contract. He and President Esaick quickly caan made the game in general what it is to those with whom he ever came in personal con Reds at Alexander on ilarctt 2K His reason tor ^0 air ajjiwaman,* UJt>* iflst© iiii*c^ tiltsr- utct&A ubr, utaK- Uftiifca- day. Just at this time tact has long been tempered by the bitter hostility tile delay was that his father, who is interested over. of the spectators. Many would be glad to see the with him in the tobacco business- in Havana, was Harry Brant, shortstop on th« Feterboro (Canada) WHEN THE FEDERAL LEAGUE, followers of the sport change their attitude toward in Mexico, and did not arrive home until last Club for the-last two seasons and drafted by Chatta him. Thursday. Mars-ana says that either himself or nooga last Fall, has been purchased by Claude H. backed by millions of dollars, has shied his father must be at the tobacco factory all the Varnell for the Fort Wayne Club. HANK O©DAY OPINES that Elmer Koestner, time in order to avoid a heavy financial loss. its castor into the arena, challenging the once with the Cleveland Naps, will make good with He is in perfect condition, having been playing Johnny Mee, brother of third baseman Tommy Mee, forces of organized base ball to combat, the Cubs this year. He has shown plenty of stuff two or three games a week all Winter. of the Grand Rapids Club, has signed with South in training, which concedes him a chance of stick Bend. Like his older brother young Mee is a third something about the workings of the or ing in the big arena. MANAGER M©GRAW, of the Giants, announces saeker. Shortstop O©Coone-11, last year with Notie ganization from the mouth or pen of one AS A RESULT of the ante-season series be that he will retain outfielder Hammo-n. Pitcher Dame, and outflelder Dolan, also with Notre Dame of the bulwarks of the association is tween the Cubs and the World©s Champions in D©uicke, who lias a lame arm, has been left at University last season, are prospects for the South doubly interesting. It is with that Florida Manager Mack, of the Athletics, gave a Marlin and may be turned over to the Toronto Bend team. flattering opinion of the Cubs. Mack©s team, Club. » President Heilbroner says the©total mileage of the thought that herewith are given some of played the New York Giants last Fall. This is THE NEW YORK "WORLD" SAYS: "If we six clubs will be 35,258 and by clubs as follows: the statements made by President Charles what he said: "If that club does not beat out were going to place a bet on the outcome of the Grand Ra.pids, 5893; Fort Wayne, 5404; Springfield, H. Ebbets, of the Brooklyn Club, of the the Giants for the pennant in the National League National League race we©d place it on the Pirates. 8; Dayton, 5750i; Terra Haute, 6197, and Evans- National League, in an interview which I will miss my guess." None of the experts picks them to win." ville, 5916. The shortest jump is between Spring the Brooklyn magnate gav^e the writer THE TWO TALLEST pitchers in this league UMPIRE wilt do his training at Lex- field and Dayton and is 25 miles by trolley. Tho are on the Cincinnati Reds© roster. They are ington, Va. In order to round into shape he longest is between Evansville and Grand Eapids, 400; shortly before he left for his recent trip Davenport and Douglass. D©avenport is the tallest, will act as umpire of all the Washington and miles. to the Superbas© Southern training camp being 6 feet 5Vz inches. Douglass is 6 feet * Lee University games at Lexington and will also President Essiek, of Grand Rapids, last week, re in Augusta. inchea. - aid Dan Mahoney in teaching the college ceived the signed contract of catcher Harry Lake, pitchers how to go about their work. He will leaving but three members of the Grand Rapids pen DAHLEN TO BE RETAINED. say^ the Maranville- Kvers combination will be the fastest In the Na not leave Lexingtou until Ap-rll 12. nant-winning team of last yea.r to whom contracts Incidentally, while Ebbets was talking tional League this season. Maranville is playing , of the Cardinals, is hav have been sen.t who have not returned them signed. of organized base ball he declared the brilliantly in all departments down South, but ing a hard time to find a suitable man for centre Tuffy Steil, Tommy Mee and "Lefty" Core. Mee and Evers is content to get in form by degrees. fleld. Miller is the best fielder, but has not Core are talking of retiring to go into business and Superbas would be championship contend shown much strength with the stick. have not yet made up their minds. ers this season and let slip several little IT IS INTIMATED that the Giants will keep Tim Jordan to bat in pinches, although Mike Don- PRESIDENT CHARLEY EBBETS, of Brook President Heilbroner, of the Central League, an pieces of real news, among them being lin is under contract for this -purpose. lyn, says that the Superbas will be stronger this nounced last week the following contracts and re the announcement that , the season than for Cft years. leases of players: Contracts Fort Wayne, Harry Mar NO &ALL CLUB past or present contains s.o tin, Emory C. Orth; Springfield, O., Samuel Tasker; former manager of the Superbas, is to be many tango experts) as the (Slants. Williams, SECRETARY JOHN B. FOSTER, of the Giants, Evansville, Ferd H. Wilbert, Walter Haig. Released retained in the employment of the Brook Piez, McGraw, Snodgrass and others too numer said last week that he did not believe President by purchase By Evansville from Pensacola, Mike lyn Club and that Jack Hummel was ous to mention do it with distinction and grace, Henipstead would make any legal move to recover Hauser. Reinstated Fort Wayne, Emory C. Orth. Re slated to manage and play first base for and if Connie Mack©s- Athletics could be induced Otis«Crandall and Arthur Wilson, no matter what leased Dayton, William Hillinger; Evansville, H. A. to enter a terpsichorean series the World©s Cham the outcome of the Killifer injunction suit may be. Durrell. the International League club which was pionship would come to the Giante in a canter ALTHOUGH PIEZ, of the new crop of Giants, or a one-step. With the appointment of Harry Martin as manager contemplated being put in Brooklyn. Eb- is a fast traveler he runs with a short step as of the -Fort Wayne team comes the announcement that bets opened his interview with a descrip LARRY M©LEAN is working hard this Spring, compared to the locomotion of the trained sprint he will introduce an innovation in Central League tion of how organized base ball protects takes a lively interest in all of the practice games er. ranks this year by having a coach for his young ball the small clubs of the little leagues scat and looks to be in for a good year. MANAGER STALLINGS has appointed John tessera, Guy Sample, a former catcher and utility THE PIRATES ARE TAKING little chances Evers captain of the Bo-ston National team to man, havtng accepted that important post. Sample tered throughout the country. He showed while in Spring training. In exhibition games succeed William Sweeney, who was- sold to the comes from D©ayton. He played with several Central how the big leagues buy players from the they have participated in they have played the Chicago National League Club. League clubs. William Hillinger, of tnig city, has small clubs when they are developed, and same safe, doing very little of the dangerous stuff, says the Dodgers will signed as an outflekler with Dayton. how many of the small clubs practically such as stealing bases, etc., which often cripples lead the National League in batting this year. E. J. ("Goat") Anderson, formerly with the Pitts are kept alive by their transactions with a line-up before the season is in progiess. "Robbie" counts on Daubert, "Red" Smith, Sten- burgh National League Club, and later manager of PITCHER BRADLEY HOGG was released out gel, Wheat and Jtiggert to hit above the .300© the Wheeling and Terre Haute Clubs, has retired from the majors. right by the Boston National Club to the Mobile mark. He figures Cutshaw and Bgan in the .280* base bait and is now engaged in the cigar business in AMPLE PROTECTION GIVEN. Club, of the Southern League, on March 22, ac class and believes that Miller and Erwin will South Bend. Anderson is under the ban of the Na cording to dispatches from Macon, Ga. Hosg outbat nearly all the other catchers in toe cir tional Commission because he refuses to pay over $750 "All over this country," said Mr. Eb playtd with Mobile last season. cuit. which it is alleged is due to Pittsburgh and Wheeling bets, "there are many base ball clubs pro MARSANS IS THE PROBABLE CANDIDATE IN LINING UP the regular Giants, Manager magnates as a result of the experience he had at tected by organized base ball. In every for Bescher©s job in left field the coming season. McGraw has picked Snodgrasa or Stock to cover Wheeling. Andersen states that the claim is unjust, little town throughout the country clubs Manager Herzog, of the Beds, expects to see third base- In the absence of Arthur Shafer. Mc and rather than pay it he has left the diamond. are formed, and from them league^ are Marsans well up in the base-stealing line, in Graw prefers Snodgrass beca.use of his peppery ag«i fact, he thinks- he will steal more cushions than gressiveness and good batting. formed, simply because they know that in Bob did in 1013. AT ALPHARETTE, Tenn., March 26, pitcher the formation of such clubs a^nd leagues BIG ED KONETCHY, who will hold down first Rucker, of the Superbas, ran down and Injured they will be protected. This applies to base for the Pirates this season, says he expects an Italian with his automobile. The accident was the Class D clubs and so on up to Class to have a good year. Koney is glad to get away due to Kucker©s anxiety to make a. train for ^Uniforms AA clubs, the smaller leagues being, you from the Mound City and has promised Fred Chattanooga. NO CHARGE FOR LETTERING might say, the primary school of organ Clarke his best efforts. - WORD COMES FROM CINCINNATI that OR MONOGRAMS ized base ball. The player, as he im LEON A MES, former Giant twirler, hopes to Charles P. T©aft has about decided to sell the win many games for this season. Cubs to the Connery syndicate in Chicago. From $2 Up Complete proves in ability, moves up in the higher Leoa arises to remark that he is- not yet all in as WHEN THE National League season is over Flannels, style, fit and finish cannot grades of the school and thus a big leaguer even though this is his eleventh year next October, "Rabbitt" Maranville, the sensational be duplicated by any house in the INCREASES HIS EARNING POWER. in the big leagues. shortstop of the Braves, will take unto himself a. country at tha price. Bis discounts THE OFFICIAL DECISION was made last week wife. Elizabeth Shea, of Springfield, Mass., Is on other Base Ball Goods. WRITE Players thus have a profession open to by Manager Herzog to bring the Cincinnati Reds the prospective bride. The co

AT HARTFORD AT NEW BRITAIN AT NEW HAVEN AT SPRINGFIELD AT BRIDGEPORT AT WATERBURY AT NEW LONDON AT PITTSFIELD

April 28, May 25 May 1, 13 May 16, June 12, 20- May 4, 21 May 2, 22, SO, a. m. May 14, 15, 28 May 6, 7 July 4, a. in., 13 July l>, 14, 11 Aug. 1, 11 July 3, 15 July 16, 27 July 28 July 24, 25 Aug. 5, 5, Sept. 3 Aug. 4, 15, 17 Sept. 7, p.m., 9 Aug. C, Sept. 5 Aug. 18; 24 Aug. 27, 38, Sept. 2 Aug. 19, 2.0, Sept. .8 April 29, May 9, 26 May 6, 23, June 9 May 7, 27, SO, p. m. May 12 April 30, May 1.9 May 2C, 21 May 13, 14 July 4. p. m. Aug. 25, 25 July 16, 17, 24 July 14 A us. 11, 29 July 10, 11 July 2, 3, 31 Aug. 3, 22. 31 Sept. 7, p. m. Aug. 13, 14 Aug. 15, 21, 27, Sept. ? Sept. 4, 11 Aug. (^ 7, Sept. 1 Aug. 1, 4,© Sept. 10 April 30, May 11 May 5, 16, June 10, 26 May 20, 21, i8 May 7, 11, 30©, a. ni. April 28, May 12 May 3 May 26, 27 NEW HAVEN ...... June K, g, 30 July 1C. 22 Juno 23, 24 June 1 2, July 16 June 17, July 3, 17 Juno 4, 13. 13 Juno 19. 20 July 11, 30 Aug. 10, 26 July 29 Aug. 8, 14, 28 Aug. 1, 1, 27 July 4, a. m., 23, 24 July 8, 9 Aug. 12, Sept. 11 Sept. 7, a. m. Aug. 7, 22, Sept. 4 Sept, 2 Sept. 10 Aug. 11, IS Aug. 5, 6, Sept. 5 May S. 23, 29 May 4, 22, 30, a, m. May 14, 15, IS April 28, 29 May 11 SPRINGFIELD ...... May 9, June 2, 3 May 2, .Tune 17, 18 July 10, 31, Aug. 8 July 9, 20 /© July 13, 18 July 4, a. m., 25, 25, 27 July S. 28 Aug. 19, 20 Aug. 28, 29, 29 Sept, 1, 7, a. m. Aug. 12, 24 Aug. 3. 21, 31 Aug. 17 Aug. 6, 10, Sept. 6 Sept. 11, 12 Sept. 3 May 20, 27 May 2, 28 May 19, 30, p. m. April 30, May 1, 26 May 8. 14 May 5, 6 May 15, 16 BRIDGEPORT ...... June 3, 4, i July 17, 20 July 1, 29 July 2, Aug. 20, 29 Aug. 25, 26 Aug. 4, 19 July 7, 8, 31 July 22, 23 Aug. 7, 10, Sept. 4 Aug. IS. Sept. 12 Sept. 1, 9 Sept. 10 Sept. 7, a. m. Aug. 1, Sept. 3 Aug. 11, 12 May IS, 30, p. m. May 1, 15 April 29, May 9 May 5, 6 May 13, 23, 29 May 26. 27 May 20, 21 WATERBURY ...... June 24, 23 July 2, 7, 7 July 8, 30 July 1, 21, 31 July 11, 22 Aug. 5, 22 July 14. 13, 25 July 4, 4. 29 Aug. 13, 14, 21 Aug. 20, 28, Sept. 5 Sept. 3, 12 Aug. 15, Sept. 2, 8 Sept. 7, p. m. Aug. 23, 26 Aug. 7, 8, Sept. 9 May 12, 19 May 8, 18 May 4, 29 May 13 May 11 NEW LONDON ...... May 7, 16, 25 April 30 July 9. 22, 29 July 0, 18, 21 July 4, p.m., 27 July 1, 1 July 13, 30 July 20 July 16, 17 Aug. 29, Sept. 10 Aug. 8, 17, Sept. 9 Aug. 10, Sept. 8 Aug. 4, 5, Sept. 5 Aug. 13, 24. Sept. 6 Aug. 3, 12, 31 Aug. 21, 22, Sept. 4 May 5 May 11, 29 May 8, 25 May 12, 19 May 9, 18 May 4, 28 PITTSFIELD ...... April 28, 29 July I, IS, 21 July 27. Aug. 10 July 10, 20© July 7, 30 July 6, 11, 28 July 13 Aug. 14, 15, 15 Aug. 2o, 26, Sept. 12 Sept. 2, 6 An?. 13, 2* Aug. 18, 27 Aug. 3, 31, Sept. 11 Aug. 17, Sept. 1 Sept. 7, 7 APRIL 4, 1914 SPORTING LIFE 17 Revel, Geo. A. Evans, Guy Masengale, John R. RELEASED. Perry. Tho&. H. Chapman, Roy M. Kisner, J. F. By Topeka—Walter Miller. Whitaker, C. J. Henderson. By Denver—Curt Elston. TERMS ACCEPTED. By Des Moines—Geo. Alton, Geo. Graham. National Association j With Kansas City— Lewis Richie. W. W. Covington, By Omaha—Kark Robinson. Bv Vancouver—A. C. Broadfoot. With Denver— Carl Zamlock. By Portland (N. W.>—E (Kid> Sfoftler. o With Biinghamton — J. V. Manser. By Oakland—R. W. Kreitz. baugh. Lee Hart, P. J. Boyle, G«>. Weeder, Charlie By .Dayton—Wm. Hillinger. WHAT IS DOING IN THE GREAT Francisco. With New London — J. D. Hiokman, Jr. With Albany— Fred Wehreli. By Evansville—H. A. Dukell. With Portsmouth, Va.—Herbert Martin. Heriry Col- With Fort Worth— Otto Mclvef. By Lawrence—A. J. Ripple, Hugh Mallor, Harry MINOR WORLD lett, AUreus S. Muth, J. Oempsey. With Helena— Gus Wells, Koy Amsby Al Dean Breymaier.' With Roaotoke—O. O. Mills, W. J. Reid, Paul Irm- With Worcester— Kid Hoffman. By New London—T. W. Ulrich. fther, Dawson Graham. With Murray— Oen. Mlehy Shades." By HouMon—A. M. Spoir, Crit Oliver, Henry Roark. With Bay City, Mich.—C. A. Pierce, Artluir Hughes, With Musratine — Chas. \V. Mater. Loui Reidland, Alfred Foster, L. Hishtower, Frank Jos R.-DeLaney, Clarence Walters. Hail Kirby. With Waterloo— Joe L. WiLkus. Joe Wintz, Harry M. L. Wilson. As Told By the Official Bulletins With Flint—Elmer Smith, Ed Scott, R. Sand-erson, Glaiser, H. Tuttle, Rex Smith, C. N. Stodfeld, Dan By San Antonio—H. F. Qunbar, H. W. McKinley, F. Geo. Kearney, Ed McHale. M. Tiemay, C. A. Dudley, Cecil Gano, W. C. M. Gill, Pat Ennis, Louis McNeil, Wm. Na.vert. of the Indefatigable Secretary With Jackson, Midi.—Oeo. Dobbins, , Paul Shanneberg, Jay A. Andrews, Frank Askland, Willis By Austin—Haywood Hall. .Drake. Wm. Watkins. Walter Mullin, John Cahill, Sutcliffe, Wra. J. Wagner. John Tomhey, David H. By Beaumont—L. R. Dobard. It. Lindholm, R.. E. Bbttger. White, J. E. MeCauley, Butch Free, Geo. V '. Read. By Fort Worth—Robert Wallace. of the Great Federation of the With Soutliern .Michigan Ijeague — Umpires Wm. Walter Alien, Fred Raehne, Ham Schultz, John By Virginia, Minn.—Mike Breyette, Lawrence T>arsen. 1'eal. Wm. Pearson. Harrigan, Jack MeAdams, Clarence Peterson. By Winnipeg—Thos. Ronan. Chas. C. Jones. Ryan. Witli Superior, Wis.—E. M^artin, John Pschaden. H. With WiriEton-Saiem— Jack Cogan, C. O. Miller, Jake By Maoo'ii—Paul Allison, Fred R. Maxtin, Fred Bope, Minor Leagues, John H« Farrell* C. Baker, Wm. Barber-, G\ M. Armstrong. Wm. F. Donaldson. . - ' l\. Zirnmer. Dunn, Wm. C. Drafz, Chas. Schmidt, Gus Cham- WiUi Edmonton—• A. Earl Alien, Del Eerais. By Savannah—Howard Armstrong, Phil H. Beggans, pciie, Cy Dahlgren, Geo. Chicken, Fred Glass, . Roy. With Burlington — Henry Carter. H. M. Montfort. Below will be found the official pub Cullis, W. J. Burke. Pat Cummings, H. H.' Rhoades, With Thomasville, Ga-— W. H. Terry. By Waterloo—Geo. V. Reed, Chas. Marshall, Harry lication of the latest official bulletin is Fred Mann, Geo. Mesang, Dutch Persh. With Cadillac, Midi.— C.ayle Treece. M. Glasier, Dan M. Tiemay. With Dulutli—Clarence Grima, Jas. Murray. With Irontcn— John H. ]>ougheity, John Doyle. By Ottumwa—Cliff Healy. sued by Secretary John H. Farrell, of With Winnipeg—W. C. Ellis, R. A. l>ahms, Frank With Marshalltown — Evcrett Lane, Ray Benight, Ken- By Durham—Chaa. Mitchell, J. C. Horton, Frank the National Association Kurke, David Tacke, Bud Moe, Ted Corbett, An- netli Pe-teis, R,obt. Stevenson, Francis J. Kutina, J. Elliott. of Professional Leagues— thcny Kroll, Ben Jones. D. Campbell, Elmer Severied, Samuel Foster. By Charleston, W. Va.—Jas. C. Prosser. the organization which is With Faigo—Benj. Kruckeburg, E, J. Bahls. Art Lano, With Brunswick, Ga.— H. J. Siegfried, Geo. T. Hun- By Huntington, W. Va., N. Nevenpara. :H. A. Lano, R. S. Lovely, Cloyd H, Ma.rtens, W. te,', John McKeou. By Bo-nham, Texas—Harris, Riddle, Jones, Reecer, party to the protective Na J. VanDyke, I. F. Walker. Frank Watkins;' Curtis With La Giange — O. V. Haynes. Jack. Conyer. tional Agreement, and em F. Webb, Bien Wold, A. A. Yetter. By Sherman—W. R. Reed, John Hallanan. " braces virtually all of the With Noithern Ixxigue—Umpire W.' P. MeGarry. RELEASED BY PURCHASE. By Texarkank—Bturny Rodgers, Rolla. Owens, Fred L. With Rockfoid—Wm. Pyell. Rube,, Morris, Russell Toledo to Syracuse — Jas. JUley. Wristen. minor leagues, great and Thomas, Chas. Sanders, Frank Flick. -Toledo to New Orleans — Burns. By Durant—W. H. Scott. small, that cover this vast With Appleton—.Tohrr liotaling, D«niel Tobin, Augie Indianapolis to l-ewiston — J. F. Casey. By Arclmore—A. V. Thebo, Lew Pelkey. country. These bulletins PonsoHlt, J. A. Howard, Neal- Ei Coffey, Cy ,Van- ..Buffalo to Montreal— 0-tto Deininger. By Beatrice, Neb.—W. M. Womick. are specially valuable alike derkooi, Ed Kraus«, Hany Smith. Chas. ,G. Jake. St. Joseph to Krie— Dawson, Gygli. By Grand Island—K. A. Rusheuberg.. With Green Bay—John H. Warren. -IKnver to Lincoln — Leo Quillin. By Jrarslialltown—Herbert Blodgett. to major and minor league With Miirlnette-Meuomini-e—Thoi. -Mclntyre, Wm. A. Portland (N. W.') — to Victoria— Chris Mahohey. By Georgia State League—Umpire ITalmer Lundberg. magnates, and to all ball Ratclitfe. II. G. Hyman. . Indianapolis to Denver— Cecil Wetzel. By Danbury. Conn—John Cameron. Chas. Malay. 3. H. Farrell players, by reason of their With Hamilton, Ont.—LeUoyj Durborow,- Wm. Dwyer, Birmingham to Augusta — J. F. Whitney.. By Portsmouth—J.' S. Boyd, Horace Bro-wn, Henry Arthur G. Dolan, Henry C. Baldwin, Chae. Herr- Buffalo to T'eire Haute — Geo. Matteson. ' Collett. Frank Clancy, Ralph R. Richert. correct notation of all club By Ironton—H. Peters, Michael Silvan, Joe Hall, Carl and league movements, and player changes Metton, Ben Roberts, Bemie Byatt, Chas. Groh, W.. in the minor league world : H. Cooney. r SUSPENDED. Playing Base Ball in Court By Atlanta.—C. A. Alperman, H. E. Chapman, M. The Latest Official Bulletin Jennings. H. Hedgepeth. AUBURN, X. Y., March 24'.—The National Associa By Chattanooga—Rowland Howell. tion of Professional B. B. Leagues. BY WALTE©3 TRUMBULL By Nasaiville—Artie F. Hofman, Del Young, Harry CONTRACTS. Spratt, Sam Hendee, Hairy Freeland, Tom Cant- well, Al Shaw. . . With Minneapolis—Harry' Anderson, 6. E Clymer L. HE coming base ball saason is apparent dome was the next man up for the Nationals, and ly about to open with all sorts of 1 Blilginbrow threw him a slow one with a kink in By' San Antonio—Sam Ayers, C. L. Spencer, Frank H. Fiene, Jos. H. Lake. Jr.. Jas. S. Manes, Geo, legal ceremonies. The accounts of it. Farrell, Frank C. Parry. Mogridae, Henry Rondeau, Claude Rossman. Jack the games this year, therefore, are "Baldome swung on It hard and walloped it on By New London—P. M. Hildebrand, A. Watkins, C. Schmirler, Wilbur Smith, Lee Tannehill, Jas. T. apt to differ from the ordinary routine, a. lino through the jury box. He pulled up at A. Spencer. Williams. Ralph Woidring. G. H. Flagg, W. Mi stuff. For instance, we may read second, but a moment later was caught napping By Regina—D. W. Rankin. Burns, Fred Hunter, Wado Killcfer, Dave Altizer. something Jike this: .by a quick throw from Advocate Ora Tory. Then By D-urham—Oeo. Hargrove. Robt. C. Covington. Alf With Kansas City—Joseph Geibel, John Titus, Harry "Attorney... Buiginbrow was in the Jurist N. Junction, the Nationals' slugger, stepped Boaliosky, Goo. Desmet, Karl Hennis, Jack W. Scott. VV. Biouse. B. 13. Everdon. Wm. Wortman, Robt. box for the Feds and" ho 'broke one over the in to the plate. Off Bulgin brow's first delivery he By Danbury. Conn.—John Blake. Roth. 'Wm. E. Bear-man. Jas. C. Withers, Monte side corner, but L-uvyer. 'Tack*. Nk-ality,. w,ho was made a terrific drive, which got- j>a.st Barrister By Rome, Ga.—Aaron. Pfeffer, M. C. Rath, Hairy Morgan, Frank C. first up for the Nationals," fouled it off . in the Suemall, and circled the bases. By. Superior, Neb.—Cy kandreti, Paul Obst, Ferd Lunge, H. P. Moore, Mark Allison, Pete Compton, upper bockshehes, where it hit a fan named "Judge Boredtudeath. who was umpiring, called Srhe-Id, A. C. Vanee. J-eslie G. Darnels, J. Leo Murphy, B. Brief Ralph Blacks-tone, in the eye. The old gentleman was it. a foul, whicli led to such an argument that the By Beatrice. Neb.—Stephen Brewer, Clyde Neff, Van Willis. revived with difficulty;..,. game broke up In a row. It didn't matter, as the Tappan, Percy Ling, D. Clark. With Indianapolis—John McCarty. " 'Tec-k' then got one to hi? liking and whaled spectators had left long before. The final score By Brunswick, Ga.—W. A. Pier-re. Witli St. Paul—Chas. Hall. out what looked like a hit, but Counsellor Charg- was: Nationals—minus $50,505.50-. Feds—minus By Cadillaee, Midi.—Carl Smith. With Milwaukee—Edgar L. Horn. omwell mifde a great stop and retired the runner $50,505.55. The Feds play the Americans to REINSTATED. Witli Ro;-h>:stet—Wm. L. Upha'm, Chas. McDonald, easily by two commas and a dash. Solicitor Bal- morrow." Wynne C. Noyes (1914-1915-), Robt. E. Williams, By Beaumont—Chick Edmiston. Frederick Smith, John G. Priest, Win. C O'Neill. By Fort Wayne— Etaery C. Orth. Thomas MoMillan, Hugh J. McMurray, Jeff L. Mc- By Green Bay—John H. Wan-en, Cle^key, D. P. Martin, Robt. E. Iveefe, Thos. By Norfolk—Emmett -Moraji. mann, Cozy Dolan, C. Norman D-arlington, Cyril By Marshalltown to, Freeport—E. * K. Johnson. By Fort William—Ja,ck Lewis. Hughes, Chester C. Ho IT. Larry J. Co-urtney, Itich- Evans, Geo. Morris, Emil Wein. By Ardmore- to App-leton—Harry Smith. . ard F. Breen, Roland Barrows, Earl Akers, J. C. By Stre-ator, Ilia—J. B. Hyzer. ' • • • • With St. Thomas—L. C. Thrailkill, Merlin Kopp, W. By Savannah to Birmingham—Dick Robertson. By Beatrice, Neb.—Clyde Neff. . Schultz. E. Knoble, Hubert Hadley, 'Harry Howlck. By Keamey to; Charlotte—L. R. Plympton. With Montreal—Chas. F. Malay. NATIONAL BOARD DECISIONS. With Berlin—Martin 1C. Killilea. By, Saginaw to Jjondon—Snyder. With San Francisco..—Chas". Achenbaeh, Alex Arlett, By London to Saginaw—Coose. (Involving National Association Clubs : and National Chas. Baum, J. J, Clarke, W. W. Cartwrig'ut, Edw. With Calgary—Jas, Flanagan, Sam Vivian, A. H. Gross. By Saskatoon to Laxlngton—Howard Guyn. ' Association Players). Calligan. Jerome Downs, Chas. Fanning Just In Uy Penaacola to Evansvllle—Mike Ha-user. • Services of W. W. Co-wan awarded Selma. Fitzgerald, Wm. 'Hoga.n. J. B. Hendencon. Harry With Durham—Raymond L. Short, Caspar Moi-peth, Kdgar E. Bundy. ••• • By Kniixvir.e.to Norfolk—J. M. Burke. Services of T. A. Rogers .awarded Nashville. HuglKs. H. Mundorf, H. H. Pernoll, P. Standridge, . By CharteCoii, 'S. C., to Waycross—W. W. Treece. Services of Wm. H. Smith awarded Wicftit*. L. Sepulveda, Walter Schavid By Fvansville to Adrian—C. Coombs, Application of Robert Wallace, granted. Lloyd, Thoa. Carney. W. A. Meyers, Jos. Peploski. Harris, John Fulton. U-e J. Fappe, J. M. Wi'lworth, Roy G: MelUnger, Ned I... Smith, Wm. A. Wam- By Norfolk to Roanoke—Emmett Moren, John Barn- Claim of M. Breyette. vs. Virginia, Minn., granted. Lynn Scoggins, Fred o. Rhmaii. Harry Smith, Ed hart, Sam Lanford. Application of Selma, Ala., for release from Cotton ward Monroe. Frank Dessau. Wm. Dowling, Jos. bt'gaiWi-.. Many Muidock, Estol West. Ed Fink. L. H. Hofer, Win. Gray, 'Edwin Lingle, F. J: Murray, By C'olumbus to Beaumont—Ona Dodd. States League, dismissed. Collins. Jas. D. Becl;. Lee Quillen, Rudolph Rehor. By Baltimore to Buffalo—Ben Houser. With Denver—Cecil Wctzel. 10. 1''. Brown, B&rt Dow,. A. Joquel. NOTICES. With Burlington—Maynard-Smith, Billy Harmuth. By Baltimore to Rjtleigh—Tony Citvano. With St. Joseph—Hamilton Patter-son, Bert Hart, Jas By. Newark to Brooklyn—Jack Dalton. The franchise and players of Watsoaville. in the Wall. With York, Neb.—Everctt W. Owen, Eddie Rice, G. H. Clark, Jas. Mulvey, Harry Haigh, Norman Price. By Indianapolis to Ne,v York, N. L.^Riohard Cotter. California League, have been transferred to Modesto, With Topeka—Carlos Smith, Joe French, Wm. Ful- By B-ooklyn. to Newa.rtt—E. J. Gagnier. Cal. lerton. With Hastings, Neb.—J. J. Bechtold. . , With Superior. Neb.—W. H. Thiesing, G. H. Jepson, By Cleveland to Toledo—E. Kreuger. The territory of South Bend and. Toledo has been With Sioux City—C. H. Callahan, Kirby White. Wilder Gray, G. E. William, E. W. Bro-wn. By Portland to Heveland—Z. Z. Hagerman. added to the Southern Michigan Association. With DCS Monies—Tom Sheehan, Spide Darrow, J. With Beatrice, Neb.—Clyde Xeff, G. H. Bowhay, Fred By Washington to Newport News—Win. F. McCabe. The Fall River franchise and players, in the New Sam Lafferty. • Bov.'ers, Jo'.ui M.cD'onnell, Joljn Andrews. By Jersey City to New York, A. L.—Jas. Eschen. England League, have been transferred to Haverhill. With Troy—A. B. Owens. L. B. Simmons, Henry With Ironton—Clarence) Schoaf, H alley Dillinger, Arch By nalveston to New York, A. L.—Owen Quinn. Tile New Bedford franchise and players have been Roth. Chas. Oberto, J. E. McAiear, Lester Woefel, Osborne. Ew York A. L.-to New London—J. F. Martin, transferred to Fitehburg. The Brockton franchise and- A. Rodrigues. E. Gonzakz. G. L. Tonne=on. Ernest Peters. Thos. Collins (King). Frank Pnule», R. Mc- By New York, A. L., to Los Angeles—Harry Wolter. playeru have been transferred to Lewistcn, Me. C. Hook, Alfred Fdmond, R, VanSaun, Hairy Johns, Connell, C. L. Mills, Bernie I5yatt, Jack K.endall, By New York, A. L. to Uncoln—J. R. Cooiiey. The Colonial league, embracing the territory of R. J. Scanlon. W. Parson, John G. Brackinridge, Edward Rattigan, lx>uis Schwab, Michael Silvan, By New Yo:k A. L.. to Baltimore—W. F. Cree. Pawtueket, Woonsocket, R. L, Brockton, New B'ed- W. S. Woods, Otto Wagner, Irwin Cough, Jas. Frank A. Stout, G. W. McWhorter, VV. F. Scully. By Boston, A. L., to Beaumont—G. C. Brant. ford, Fall River and Taunton, Mass., has qualified Catiz. Ray E«lk, Jas. I.,. G. Reams, Alva Nalley, Geo. By Boston, A. L., to Syracuse—Geo. Walsh. for membership in Class C. With Albany, N. Y.—Fred Wehrell, Warren Miller. By Houston to Texarkana—Paul R. Fair, Claud Hale. The name of the New York and Xew Jersey League Mottey, N. Downey, P. B." Meter. has been changed to the ;Atlantic League. With Scranton—Bart Murray. Anthony Ferra.ri. With Ardmorc—Tom Holdt, J. Arthur Rudolph. O'TTIONAL AGREEMENTS. With New Britain—Clyde L. Bur-rough, John M. With D-urant—J.- W. Wrirvt. Ted Gaydsnhire. The franchise and players of the Kingston Club, in Broody, Geo. K. Birowne, Bailey M. Coffenberj, With-Texarkana—Horace Milan. R. M. Davis. By Richmond, Va., to Maysville. Ky.—John Mace. the Atlantic League, have been transferred to Bloom- Walter A. Davis, Louis E. Ba.uer. Ray Hancock, With.Morristown—U. S. Withe'.ington. Louis L. Ho-bbs. By New Orleans to Newport Xows— M...>I. Meixell. . field, N. J. The franchise and players of the Long Edward Ostrich. Engene Gritiier, Douglas Smith, H VV Slater, Raiding Thompson, E. B. Holmes, CLAIMS WITHDRAWN FOR DRAFTED PLAYERS Branch Club have been transferred to Newark, N. J. Kveret.t Petkins, Wm. F. Sullivan. Louis Snedigar, J. A. Paxella.. O. J. Iliioff, O. B. RETURNED UNDER WAIVER RULE. ij. H. FARBELL, Secretary. Witli New London—Irving Russell, C. P. Waite. Tony Renn.. Wm. Elliott,' Oscar C. Lowman, C. W. Stra- By Columbus—Rose fiom Houston by New York. A. L. Marhefka. Patrick Martin, Frederick Kaffka. Joseph de.-. Ij. V. Fulton.,, Paul Valentine, L. B. Crayton. By Baltimore—Roth, from Baltimore by Chicago, A. L. Wiehita has secured catcher "Peachss" Graham A. Bi-iggs, M. H. Becker. C. A. Sponcer. Walter With Danbury, Conn.—Sam S. Fle-tcher. E. J. Long. By Portland (P., C.)—Kraft from New Orleans by from Toronto, also pitcher Maddox, formerly of the Foye. B. R. Daniels, Jake Warner, Wm. Powers. With Paducah—Roy Ha.wkins, John Dooley, Stanley Brooklyn. World's Champion Pirates, for this season. Mad With Springfield, Mass.—Michael P. Fiaherty, W. C. Tinin, E. W. -Kuykenaall. Ge» Griffin; Jas. Hurst, By Terje Haute—Sylvester from Appleton by New Or- dox will manage the team, and has traded outflelder Hammond. Chas. Gosnell, John H. M-etoan,, ;Ben Shaw, Willie , leans. "Lefty" Da.vis to St. Joseph for infielder Ochs. With Brid^port—Stirling. McC.roarty. With Fort Wayne—Harry Martin, Emery C. Orth. AVith Evansville— Ferd H. Wilbert, Walter Haig. With Springfield. Ohio—Samuel Tasker. With Harrisbur?—Jaa A. Rumsey, Mark Adam?, Official Central League Schedule for 1914 Patrick H. O'Neill. John D. Byei-s. John C. Brink, ix-on F. Johnson, Geo. M. Therre, Peter Ferguson. With Reading—R, W.- Stickell, Geo. Boelzle. Jake AT GRAND RAPIDS AT FORT WAYNE AT SPRINGFIELD AT DAYTON AT TERRE HAUTE AT EVANSVILLE^ Munch. H. C. Hoffman. Al Newton, Geo. G. Man- gus, Wm. F. Lahrner, Jas. Gorraan. April 22. 23. 24, 25 May 20, 21, 22, 23 April 28, 27, 28, 29 Mas 18, 17, 18, 19 Mav 1-2, 13, 14, 15 With Lawrence—Harry Sullivan. Maurice Ahearn, GRAND RAPIDS May 31, Juno It, 2, 3- Juno 20, 21, 22, 23 Juno 4, 5. 6, 7 July 2, 3, 4, 4- July 5, 6, 7, 8 Harry Renders*™, Wm. Luyster. July 10. 11, 12 July in. 20, 2:1. July 22, 23. 24 Alls. 3, 4, 5 Aug. 7, 8, 9 With Portland, lie.—Walter Lonergan. Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 2 Aug. 10, 20, 21 Aug. 10, 11, 12 Aug. 22, 23, 24 Aug. 25, 26, 27 With Lowell—John Karl Simmons. Norman Weaver. With Quincy—Nick Kahl, Geo. Renille, Frank Dang, April 30. May 1. 2, 3 Mav 16. 17. 18, 19 Mav 1.2, 13, 14, 15 May 4, 5, 6, 7 May 28, 29, 30. 30- Louis Tretter. FORT WAYNE .. JUne 8, 9. 10, 11 June 1C, 17, 18. 19 July 5, 6, 7, S Juno 4, 5, 6, 7 June 20, 21, 2-2., 23 With Diibuque—Arthur Anderson, C. E, Kuba,rtt, Her July IGi 17, 18 Aug. 7. S. 9 Aug. 3, 4, 5 July 19, 20, 21 July 22, 23, 24 bert Bck, Fred Klipp, Joe DeLaney. Sept. 6, T. 7 . Aug. 25, 26, 27 Aug. 22, 23. 2* Aug. 10, 11. 12 Aug. 28, 29, 30 With Fort Worth—R. G. Dimpfel, Otto Mclver. With San Antonio—R. L. Alien, J. J. Doi-an, Eddie May 2S. 29. 30, 30- May S, 9, 10, 11 April 22, 23, 24, 25 May 24, 25, 26, 27 ' April 26, 27, 28, 29 Collina. SPRINGFIELD . June 28, 29, 30', July 1 July 2, 3, 4, 4 May 31, June 1, 2, 3 June 24. 25, 26, 27 June 12. 13, 14, 1& With Houston—Joe Mowry, Chas. Seitz, Sled Alien. July 31, Aug. 1, 1 - July 25, 26. 27 - July 1ft. 11. 12. July 28. 29. 3ft July 13, 14, 15 With Texas League—Umpires Tom Conner, Wm. J. Aug. 13, 14, 15 Aug. 31, Sept.l, 2 Aug. 28, 29, 30 AU£. 1*. 11, 12 Burkley, Jas. F. Cullen, Frank C. Gardner, E. Sept. 3, 4, S Nugent, Frank K. M.uir. :-....•' May 24. 2:>, 2G, 27 April "0. May 1., 2. 3 May 20, 21, 22, 23 May 16, 17, 18. 19 With Tacoma—Richard Kaufman, Clyde Calvin. • May 4,5. (i. 7 • . DAYtON ...... June 12; 13, 14-, lo'""' Juno 24, 25, 26, 27 .Tunn -8. H. 10. 11- Juno 28, 29, 30, July 1; Juno 16, 17, 18, 19 With Portland . (N. W.)—Daniel J. Murray, Gus,! July 18. 14. 15 '•-. July 23, 2!>, SO' ' .Tuly 1". 17. 18 July 31, Aug. 1, 2 July 19, 20, 21 Sclmee, R. J. Callahan, H. L. Battis.te, Frank East- Au.fr -24', 29; 39 ... , . Augi 16.- 17: 1? Sept. G, 7, 7 Aug. 25, 26, 27 Aug. 13, 14. 15 ley. .- ' ; -'•' With Spokane—Harold. O.: Peterson, Watt Powell, Wil May S..9, 10, ir : April 26,! 27, 28, 2-9 ' May 12, 13. H, 15 May 28', 29, 30. 30 April 22. 23, 24, 25 lis Butler, Stanley Covaleski. TERRE HAUTE June'16, 17-, IS; 19 . June 12; 13, 14, 15 July 5. C. 7, 8 Juno 20, 21, 22, 23 May 31. June 1, 2, 3 With Vancouver—R. E. Northrup, j. S. Butler, R. A. July 2.">. 26. 27 • . • • i • J'tt'.y.lS; 14. 1.5. • . July 22-, 23', 24 Aug. 7. 8, .9. , July 10. 11. 12 Grover, Koyal N. Shaw. '; Aug. 1.9. 20, 21 .. Aug. IS, 17, IS Sept. 3. 4/5: Ane. 31; Sept. 1, 2 Vlth Victoria—Bert Fitchner, Frank J. Daah&ach, Aug. IS,- 1'4,- 15 , , : Rebt. Steeie. . : - , ' . .. Ma'V -24, 25,. 28. 27 " Miiv 2f}-, 21, 22, 23 May 4. 5. 6. 7 May 8. 9. 18, 11 April 30, May 1, 2> 3 With Seattle—Leo Reardon, Walter Cadman. EVANSVILLE .. June 24, 25, 2C, 2T - '• Juno-28, 29, 30;. July 1 .lunn 4, 5, 6. 7 July 2, 3. 4. 4 June 8. 9. 10, 11 With Northwestern League—TJmr>ire Ralph Frary. July 28; 29,:':30 f, '• - July 31. Au«. 1, 2 Aug. 3. 4, 5 July 25, 2.6, 27 July 18. 17. 18 JiTih Norfolk—A. G. Backus, Edward Thoman, B. P; ,$3>t.,3,A5., •, .,; . A-u*. 22v 23, .24 .Aug. 19,. 2ft. 21 G«o>. Smith, Sam Aleiaoder, W. F. Stra»- Aug. 16. 11> IS ,. t Sept. 6. 7, 7- SPORTING LIFE APRIL 4, 1914 ing field. Compared to the old grounds at Recreation 2000 more. Manager Lake will have no opposition, as Park, it will ©looke like an ocean. There will be Manager Tom Sellers and his New England, semi-pro, 310 feet from the home plate to the left-field fence, champions will simply play at home on Saturdays 4«> : feet te centre field .and a36 feet to right field. tyh«n the league team is playing in some other city. Approximately it will be five feet bigger all around The Fitchburg Board of Trade and Merchants© As Tener©s Trouble Talk than the modem OaJUand Park, which is one fine tall sociation is pluming to make the opening the .biggest yard., ...--.. thing in base ball in the history of the city. An ;.ex hibition game has been arranged with Providence/ of the International League, for April 15th, and , .the AND the Ptillies must still depend upon hard :-..! News Notes ... Boston National second team has been booked tor THE ALW and timely hittiljg to win games> Pitcher Overall has finally definitely decided, not to April 25th. . . , i>lay this season, ^and has.s»/notified Manager Howard, ; BEN©DER IN BUSINESS. of San Tram cisco. ©.-.© © News Notes Connie Mack©s Athletics evidently are Correspondents ut the Seals© Boye-s Springs camp Terry McGovern may manage the Haverhill team not content merely to be classed as declare that the San Francisco team is fatally weak and if he does it is doubtful if Haverhill will be in World©s Champion base ball players. One In batting and not orerstrong in pitcnlng. tha cellar position. The Rational Chief Still after another of the individual members "Lefty" Leifield, formerly with the Pirates a«d Charlie Lanigan, who umpired in the Eastern As of this remarkable organization has en Cubs, is more than satisfied" with his new berth with sociation last year,© will not officiate in the New Eng That the New Leagu Wnn©t»»vm i. the Seals, of the Pacific Coast League. For a while land League this year, despite reports to that effect. gaged in business or professional enter it was thought that "Lefty" would fail to report, but Tommy Catterson, former Eastern Association out- /> /"tit prises as a sort of side issue. The latest he finally responded to the call for a tit of training. flelder of two or three clubs, has signed to play with Wear Well, and That e \-Hl- announcement in this connection is that George Wheeler, boss of the Fresno, California ©s Portland team, of the , team, is the strongest booster for the LOB League. of a venture recently taken by Chief Angeles Club that has been in the North. Wheeler cago Problem Is Half Bender, the Athletics© famous twirler, who took in a Chicago-San Francisco game and between John Simmons, who played in the West laet year as has beceme financially interested in the innings said: "The team looks to me the best club a semi-pro, has signed a Lowell contract. He is a retail sale of sporting goods. The Chief that ever represented Los Angeles." Wheeler also young husky from Boston. Ha is a first paseman and! NEW YORK, March 30. Governor saw the Venice Tigers perform and declares that he his height is sir feet two inches. has formed a company to be known as believes "Hap" Hogan has added speed to his club, Edward Smith, the Bridgton pitcher signed by John K. Tener, President of the National the Chief Bender Sporting Goods Com something which has always been lacking with Venice. Lawrence, is being coached down in his home town by League, en route from Albany to Harris- pany, with headquarters in the Denckla Billy Mains, former major league star, who retired burg, stopped_ri__ here__ last-_ __ Fri Building. _ The newly-formed company from tlia game «si>ma time ago and now Urea ia Governor Tener does will deal in sporting goods of every var- Bridgton. SOUTH MICHIGAN LEAGUE John Rieger, the younger brother of Fred Rlseer, not discuss the Federal iety inclusive of uniforms and wearing the Hartford pitcher, has been sold by Lowell to Leagiie freely, but in refer- apparel suitable for all kinds of sports, Dan Coltins Selected as the Pilot for Battle Haverhill, of the Now England League. The younger ence to the drawing powers COOMBS BOUNDING INTO FOBM. Rieger worked on the mound for Jack Zellsr©s Pitts- of the new organization as Creek Has an Excellent Record of a field team part of last season. Word was received here yesterday from Among the infieldera who have been signed for a compared to rivals in or Capable Team Handler. ganized ball he made one , the Athletics© pitcher who trial by Manager Hugh Duffy, of ths Portland team, has been spending the last three weeks BATTLE CREEK, Mich., March SO. Editor "Sport is Joe Harrison. of Lawrence, Mass.. who was, at one frank prediction. "When at his home in Maine, that he has so far ing Life." President B. T. Lovell, of the Battle time, a member of the league team that represented a new store opens any recovered his strength that he has dis- Creek Base Ball Association, announces that Canny that city in the New England League. where there is naturally a Collins has been appointed acting manager of the Sunday base ball of a legal nature, even when played lot©of "curiositv"~reeardinff c?rded , the. braces he has been wearing Battle Creek team,, of the Southern Michigan Asso by amateurs on open play grounds, was slven a death thel^dofli since leaving the University Hospital ciation to take personal charge of the affairs until blow for the season to come by the Massachusetts As John E. Tene* tne, K1?a or sooa.? ^ carries Coombs will come to Philadelphia in a Majiager Edward McKernan will be able to assume sembly©s committee on legal affairs last week when it and the prices," he said. duty. Collins managed the Flint Club in 1911, fin turned down three measures that would have lifted "The same conditions exist in base ball. short time, but he will not start to train ishing third. During the season of 191B. still man tha ban. For a short time the new league may for^ a season©s pitching until June. His aging Flint, he broke all records in the Southern has arranged for the following ex hold its own in attendance, but when the weight is five pounds above normal, and League for saJes of players, aggregating $6000. Last hibition games this Spring: April 17. Providence: he says that he will be in shape to go year he started with the Flint Club, had trouble with April IS, New London: April 20. Hartford, morning public has thoroughly inspected the stock out on the field about the end of July. the management and resigned. He left the club in and afternoon; April 24 and 25, Springfield. The and prices, I am inclined to think that .Tuly when it was in third place with a percentage of Worcester players have been ordered to report at BIDICULE PROFIT-SHARING PLAN. .5."0. He took charge of the Lansing team^when it Worcester for practice April 6. organized base ball will not suffer." seemed a hopeless, tail-ender. After he was placed in THE CHICAGO SITUATION. The views of local leaders on the charge the club took a, brace and1 won 34 out of 54 'j President Ward, of games. It won the last six games of the season three EXHIBITION GAMES President Tener refused to discuss the from Flint and three from Bay City. On the last Chicago situation further except only to Federal Club, to share pro- day of the season, by defeating Bay City, the club extent of declaring that he believes Chas players by stock allotments pulled ont of last hole, sending its opponents to the MARCH 28. , are interesting. The "Press" secured cellar. This year Collins turned down chances to At Lynchburg Pittsburgh F. L. 11, Buffalo F. L. S. W. Murphy was no longer connected witL manage Adrian, St. Thomas and Calgary, he says. At Montgomery Montgomery 1, Detroit I (11- Innings). the Chicago Club. Governor Tener has statements from both local clubs which At Petersburg Petersburg 2, New York A. L. Colts S. Dot ceased "housecleaning efforts," though, revealed that Mr. Ward©s scheme struck At Atlanta Atlanta 1, Boston N. L. 7. in affairs of the Cubs. It is his aim to no responsive chord in Philadelphia Howell©s Toledo Topics At Richmond Richmond 3, New York A. L. 7. Here are the telegraphed statements: At New Orleans New O©rleans 1, Cincinnati 3. have the National League get hold of the TOLEDO, O., March 2&. Charley Strobel failed to At St. Louis Nationals 6, Americans 1. club and dispose of it to residents of NEW YORK, March 25. The Brooklyn Club, of th land in the rush for a Toledo franchise in the At Houston Houston 1, New York N. L. 9. Chicago to the best interests of organized Federal League, will be conducted on the profit-sharinj Southern Michigan League. A stock company, headed At Washington Washington A. L. 4, Phila. N. L. 9k Plan- WALTER F. WARD. by Ora L- Brailey, who owns a number of moving- At Jacksonville Jacksonville C, Atnletic Colts 1. base ball. Charles P. Taft has not shown pirture houses in Toledo, secured the privilege of At Baltimore Baltimore I. L. 5, Athletics 12. haste in. disposing of his stock, but Gov PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 25. "In my opinion, owning the new Mud Hens. Brailey is president of At Louisville Louisville 6, Chicago N. L. 0. ernor Tener is willing to lighten Mr. the Brotherhood League of 1890. is an example of the club. Charles J. S. Philipps, a well-known young At Richmond Richmond 3, New York A. L 7. Taft©s base ball burdens at any time. profit-sharing base ball. We were all to make: ou business man and ball fan, was chosen secretary. At Charlotte Buffalo I. L. 4, Brooklyn 5. . fortunes, but, vain hone 1 the league lasted but on ©Topsy" Hartael is manager. has At Raleigh Raleigh 4. Jersey City 7. year. That expresses mj opinion fully if they folloi been leased and the club incorporated. Manager Hart- At Chaitanpoga Chattanooga 4, Newark L. the plan. CONNIE MACK, sel signed his first player yesterday. Ha is Sidney At Waco Waco 5, Toronto 7. . PHILADELPHIA POINTS Lee, who played third for Elyria, O., last Summer. At Savannah Savannah 8, Providence 8. BROOKLYN, N. Y., March 25. In answer to you Carp Wilde, who shortstopped in the Canadian League At Austin-^Austin 7, Topeka 5. telegram asking whether- I think Ward©s plan of part of last year, will be given a. trial. He ia a. local "MARCH 29. The Athletics and Philiies to Start Their ^Brooklynm^yu Feds©v-eos profit-sharing plan feasible, I beg t lad. Toledo is the home of three brothers who are ks to me *" thou*h Ward is s°™£ to Pla pitching professional ball Bd, Hank and Carl Schulz. At Owensboro Milwaukee 2, Chicago N. L. Colts 7. Annual Spring Series This Week, Thus Lie VSuing common stock to the player, that if Ed ia with the New York Americans, Hank with Jer At Houston Houston 2, New York N. L. 11* Opening the Season in Quaker Town. is,,bad he win be able to declare sey City, and Carl will get a trial at Montgomery, in At St. Louis Cardinals vs. Browns; rain. Insh dividend and thus be able to assess the com the Southern League. Pitcher Doc Watson, of the At Dallas Dallas 6, Pittsburgh N*. L. 2. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., March 30. Stockholders meaning the players to maie up the Chicago Feds. was called to Toledo from the South by At Louisville Louisville 0, Chicago N. L. 5. losses of the club for the season. W. F. BAKER.. tha illness of his father, which terminated in death. At New Orleans New Orleans 4-. Cincinnati 2 The Athletics and Phillies will return to At Memphis Memphis 1, Detroit 5. town today in order to start the local News Notes At Montgomery Montgomery 2, Detroit Colts 3. ball rolling Wednesday with the first game RALEIGH, N. C., March 25. The idea Is perfectly At San Antonio San Antonio 2, N. Y. N. L. Colts 9. ridiculous. Think it over. .1 .have been with tl Several of the Southern Michigan clubs hare turned At Los Angeles Venice 1. Chicago A. L. 5. of the local championship series. Man Philadelphia team for over 10 © © years. There hai some of their surplus players over to Toledo. ager Mack will not see these games, as only been two years, during thai time that I would At a schedule committee meeting, held at Jackson, he will remain in the South to make accept the net profits of the Philadelphia Ball Club for my year©s salary. Philadelphia is known as ; Midi., on March 19. a schedule was agreed upon further study of his youngsters. Mack good ball town. The Phillies always hare been con iii which the »eason will open on April 29 and close says there are no phenoms among them, sidered a good drawing, card. The Federals are in September 7. but that several look good enough to hold vading Brooklyn, - a town which : is not, known as ; Manager Hartsel, of Toledo, has received Ift5 appli onto for future use. Asked if he did not particularly good base ball town. They are unde cations from players asking for a trial. They come heavy expenses and are competing: with the Superbas from all parts of tha country. "Topsy" expects to fear that the Federal League What, sort of a chance have they for garnering air have 50 recruits on hand for inspection when the WOULD GOBBLE UP SOME profit Whatever? I wouldn©t give them fifty dollars fo, training season opens at Swayne Field. STETSON their net profit for the next- three years, everi provided South Bend will have an opportunity to show its of the players he might try to farm out that they exist that long." CHARLES S. DOOIN. base ball class in being taken into the Southern to minor league clubs, Mack said he BIG DAY FOB BOY -SCOUTS. Michigan League this year. The S. M. A. may be proposed cutting his list down to about biting off something hard to chew in a circuit of 10 '25 men before the first of May, and that Through the courtesy of Manager clubs. The Central League found a 12-club circuit HATS the men he had to let go may sign where Mack, of the Athletics, and President so unwieldy that it cut down to six the year following. they please. The Athletics experienced Baker, of the Phillies, Friday, April 3, Walter Clarkson, brother of the famous pitcher, has been set aside as Boy Scouts Day John Clarkiwn, of Anson©s- champion White Sox, has very favorable weather in Florida,, and ,,, j ,. signed a Toledo contract. Some years ago Clarkson Manager Mack feels so well satisfied with at th.e. FhJ1iad?>1P^? Bal!, ?ar,k> . the was a crack pitcher on the Harvard College nine. the Jacksonville training camp that he ?n Yh.icn. the Phillies and Athletics clash He went to the New York Americans, thence to Cleve has decided to make it a" permanency, intneir inter-league series of games. On land. The Naps turned Walter over to Toledo.; He refused to come and retired. P H 1 He feels that he holds the key to the *a * day. ali members of the Boy Scouts * whole Florida situation, since every team . i Amenc1a are the guests of the clubs to that comes or goes must pass through Wltness the contest. This generous act Jacksonville, giving the Athletics a splen ^s . bro"$ t ?*out largely through the did opportunity to arrange practice games. fttorts 9f Dr. Charles D. Hart, the well- « «u-i j*! fpbmai1© who is chairman of Twelve Graduates Frofti This Organiza THE LUCKLESS PHILLIES. the Philadelphia Headquarters of the Boy tion, Now With Major Leagues, With met with much unfavorable weather at Scouts. Connie Mack is a member of Dr. Every Indication, That the Entire Dozen their North Carolina training camp, but Hart©s Executive Scout Council.. The have had nothing to complain of during Scouts have organized , a big parade to Will Make Good. the past week on the road and have been the grounds preceding the game, and LYNN, Mass., March 30©. Roseate reports come from getting in some splendid practice work. thousands will be in line. the training camps of the various National and Ameri The young pitchers whom Manager Dooin can League clubs relative to the showing that is being FINE TABLES-Carom, Combination has used have not been equal to the oc made by the players from the New England League who, this Spring, are battling for permanent places casion when up against strong teams and THE PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE in the compa.ny of the "big fellows." While it and Pocket Billiard Tables the Phillies have met with many defeats, would be premature to offer any definite opinion as Orders from all parts of the World promptly including three at the hands of the Wash to the prospects of these graduates establishing them attended to. The New Ball Park of the San Francisco selves as fixtures with the majors, there is no doubt John Croatian, Green©s Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa. ington Americans, a team that experi that Porter, Wilson, Cooney, Daly, Halsitein, Wolf enced even more unfavorable training Club Not to Be Ready for the Public gang. Zeiser. Miller and Burns all are making a Over 1,000,000 Noise Subduers Sold. conditions at Charlottesville, Va., than Until About the End of April, strong bid for regular berths with the Cincinnati Na the Phillies did at Wilmington, N. C. tionals, the Red Sox, White Sox. St.. Louis Americans -THE- SAN FRANCISCO. Cal., March 27, Editor "Sport and Detroit Americans. Out on the Pacific Coast, Shortstop seems to be the ing Life." J. Cal Swing makes official announcement at the California, training grounds of the Chicago WEAK POINT IN THE INFIELD that the Seals© new home, now in- course of con Americans, are a trio of Lowell, New England League, struction at the foot of Lone mountain, will not be grads , Jack Halstein and Mel Wolfgang. Brnnswick-Balke-Collender Co, and Manager Dooin is giving both Mur ready for the opening of the season, March 31st, to Daly, who broke up that big game over in England phy and Irelan a chance to prove their welcome the Coast Leaguers. The grand stand and by smashing out long, home run hit in the eleventh STANDARD CAROM AND fitness to fill Mike Doolan©s shoes. Mur bleachers, and. in fact,. all the construction work, will inning, with King George looking on, and storing the POCKET BILLIARD TABLES be finished, but the diamond will: riot be-in shape. winning run for the White Sox over the Giants, is phy was supposed to have the call on the There has been a delay in getting loam on the ground advertised as one of the most brilliant discoveries ever job, but of late Irelan has been giving and grass will not be planted in the outfield until the made by a major league club in the minors. him a good run for it. is first of the week. The grass is coming up nicely in the infield, but it i» doubtful if that would be ready in doing very well at second and promises to a couple of weeks. Accordingly, the opening will be ©s Fitchfaarg Venture make good. He is a surer fielder than on Saturday, either the fourth or seventh week of LEOMINSTER, Mass., March ©28. Editor "Sporting Knabe and also a good sticker. The the season. That will bring the date on April 25th Life." Fred Lake, manager, and owner of the Pitch- weakness of the Philadelphia team in the or May 16th. Oakland will be the opposing team for burg Club, of the New England League, has been in past has been lack of the ability to score both series: The San Francisco Club has a lease on Fitchburg the past week making plans for the opening the grounds for 26 year*, and it will ta the base of the season. His team is now complete, with the the one run,that has been so often needed ball centre for some time to come. J. Cal Ewing e^ctiption of a couple of players that have been to stave off defeat. So far nothing has openly boasts that it will be the finest and grandest promised him by one of the big league teams. Man Famous Rapid-Game Bowling Alleys been shown to indicate that the team this minor in the country, and he backs© it up ager Lake has promised the fans that he Will have MAIN OFFICES AND SALESROOMS: season will be any better off in this re with the statement that $100,00* is being ©©©expended one of the fastest teams in the league. It is planned New Y«rk:. 31 and 33 West 32d St. spect than last year, which means that by the local base ball moguls. The main feature of by Manage; Lake to use the present grand stand, Chicane: 324-328 South Wabash Ave. the Seals© new diamond aUat will M tiu roomy play- seat* 200*. md erect bleacher* UM will Mat Brwci H»u»e» ia Ail Principal CUi«» ( Bailed StaUi SPORTING LIFE T9

THOMAS S. BANDO, HDITOR THOMAS D. RICHTER, ASSISTANT EDITOR Those Shooters We Know o o THOMAS H, KELLER, SR., HAS New Rochelle was second with 487. Stam Olympic trophy with a score of 19. The ford Gun Club was third and Knollwood double target event was won by H. H. NOT TOO PERSONAL, BUT JUST Club fourth. The winner of the handi PLAN FOR BIG EVENT cap honors was A. E. Wilson, of the New Shannon with a score of 12. Mrs. Rod- PERSONAL ENOUGH York A. C., who totalled 96 with his gers won a leg on the Martin trophy for handicap of 12. R. L. Spotts led the ladies, scoring 32 out of 50. Scores : New Jersey State Rifle Association scratch gunners with an actual breakage l©00-TARGET EVENT. of 95. The weather conditions were ideal. Gossip and Comment Abotit Sports Hank Stevens led the professionals with H. O. Allyn ...... 19 Adds Trap Shooting, and Places E. L,. Haa.s ...... 15 91. Scores: E. F. Ward ...... 22 men Whom the Lovers of AlI-Around Championship on T.I B. H. n-r. C. F. Healy ...... H 96|*O. 15. Dickey. 87 0 T. H. Laurence ...... 2:4 Shooting Know in Person or 95 !W. M. Celling 73 14 This Year©s Program 95J.T. S. Thompson 79 ...... 33 9o|K. I>. Hatch . . 81 Through the Medium of Fame* 9-."i|A. I>. Ferguson 80 94[i5."von Lengerke 82 New York, N. Y., March 31. Trap 9S©*Xeaf Apjar ..80 Mr Hodgers ...... 14 IS U IS 5( Through the efforts of Charles W. May, shooting will be included in a new na P3JW. H. Sykes .. 72 OLYMPIC STYLE SHOOTING. the president of the Chicago Gun Club, 93|T. .T. AleCahill. 78 T.I and a member of the Hamilton Club, of tional all-around championship competi 93 ©A. B. Ranney... 79 H. O. Allyn ...... H|H. H. S©lannon . tion, to be held in conjunction with the Miss .T. Thorpe 93 JW. B. Osden . . 78 E. l.i. Haas ...... Ift©Dr. G. H. Martin Jhicago, Ills., the latter organization held A. W. Church. S!) 93 !M. MeAvoy ... 72 T. H.©Laurence ...... 12]rom Davis ..... a real trap shooters© night on April 2. Eastern title rifle events at Sea Girt, N. O. P. Granbjry 8" 92 *.T. S. Funning. 82 M. McAvoy ...... 11©! It was a dollar dinner followed by a rare J., this Summer. Announcement of- the I>. E. Smith .. 84 92 [H. L. Fimke ..72 DOUBLE EVENTS W PAIRS. inauguration of the contest was made H. M. Booth.. 87 92 H. H. Shannon 74 vening©s treat, which included a talk on yesterday by the New Jersey State Rifle »H. H. St.evens 91 91 1 L. T>. Hill .... 71 T.| the trip of the All-American team to D. L. Culver. 8» 917©. P. Donoran. CO E. L. Haai ...... fi|H. H. Shannon . England by the veteran Tom A. Marshall, Association, under the direction of which J. P. Sousa 81 91 !F. Palmor .... "1 T. H. Laurence ...... 7 jH. McVoy ...... an illustrated talk on Game Protection the shoot will be held. Victory in the by Horace C. Kirkwood, illustrated talk event will carry with it the American on a Canadian canoe trip by Albert M. supremacy at shooting with four weapons f Saxe, fancy rifle shooting by Major John the rifle, shotgun, revolver and pistol. In the Trap Shooting Lime Light V. Clinnin, and moving pictures of the The exact date has not as yet been set, but the shoot will be staged some time Topperweins and the Grand American. in August or September. A champion E. H. Donovan, the noted sportsman - ship trophy has been put up by Thomas of Rochester, N. Y., is handling the af H. Keller, Sr., fairs of the New York State shoot this THE VETERAN ALL-AROUND SHOT year, which is slated to be held at Ro of the New York Athletic Club, who chester, N. Y., on June 9, 10 and 11, originated the idea of holding the event. under the auspices of the Rochester Gun Keller is an adept with all four weapons, Club. This tournament will be held at and it was his enthusiasm for all-around Ontario Beach, a delightful resort on the expertness that prevailed upon the offi lake front. An effort is being made to cials of the Association to stage the new feature the merchandise event at 50 tar- championship. In addition to the silver Hets and make it especially attractive to cup donated by Keller, there will be num amateurs of less than 75 per cent, ability. erous other prizes. The event will be open to professionals as well as amateurs, Secretary Louis Lautenslager, of the and the prospects are that a record entry Herron Hill Gun Club of Pittsburgh, Pa., will be obtained. Keller has already got writes that owing to the,general primary busy enlisting the persuasive powers of_ election over the State !of Pennsylvania local shooters and marksmen, and with" conflicting with the opening of the State the big squads of experts from all sec shoot at Herron Hill, the dates have been tions of the country attending the East changed from May 19, 20 and 21, to ern shoot at Sea Girt the new contest is May 20, 21 and 22. This move will bound to be truly national in scope. materially aid the attendance, as many shooters will be busy on election day at SCHEDULE OF VALUES. the polls. The New Jersey R. A., with the as sistance of Keller and John W. Hessian, A new gun Club has just been placed another New York A. C. all-around ex in commission in Texas. It is known as pert, has drawn up a schedule of points the Twin City Gun Club, composed of for the events with the various arms, as shots from Denison and Sherman. R. B. follows : Ellis is the secretary, and the shooting With .22 calibre rifle, prone. 20 shots at 25 yards, day is Friday. 1-inch bull©s-eve, 20 points. With rifle, standing, 20 shots The Prospect Gun Club and the B. L. *t, 200 yards, 8-inch bull©s-eye, 20 points. W. Gun Club have been consolidated, and With United States Army rifle, prone, 20 shots at 60& yards, 20-Inch bull©s-eye, 20 points. will be. known as the White Flyer Gun With photgun, 50 shots, 16. yards© rise, clay targets. Club, of Moore, Pa. A handsome club 50 points. house is in course of construction at 14th With pistols, 20 shots at 50: yards. 8-inch bull©s and Ridley avenue, Moore. J. L. Smith, eye. , HARRY B. SHOOP GEORGE NICOLAI With revolver, 20 shots at 50 yards, 8-inch bull©s- One of the most fnmiliar figures at shooting No shot in Kansas City, Mo., has won so many the secretary-treasurer, announces a mer honors as George Mcolai. He is not only a. eye, 20 points. events in the East is Harry Brewster Shoop, an chandise shoot for April 11, with $100 in . Total, 150 points. Ei-eat target shot, but also one of the best live- amateur of Harrisburg, Pa. For years Shoop has prizes. WILL FIRE 150 SHOTS. bird shol.s. He has twice won the Elliott Pigeon been an enthusiastic trap shooter, and one of the CLIP race and this year, althoug©i ineligible for the Manager Joe Rummell predicts that It will be seen, from the schedule of cup. was high man and won the .money. He has best shots in the State. He has many honors to many target honors to his credit. He was formerly the tournament of the Mahoning Valley values that there will be 153 shots tired, his credit, but prefers to bo regarded as "a good a. Nebraska!!, having lived the last five yearn in Gun Club, at Niles, O., scheduled for and that the trap shooting event will be lortsman, a role in which he is familiarly known. Kansas City. May 16, will be a record-breaker for that the most important of the entire list, with a point for every one of the 50 section. Programs will be out on April clay targets sprung. This was done 15. ___ H. O. Allyn .. 84 90-11©©. F. Rodgers. . 69 NORTH END©S OPENING SHOOT with the purpose of interesting the great T. F. Wilcox. 8* 90|*\V. Hajimioud. 77 The .T. Stevens Arms and Tool Com number of trap shooters who are little A. Richardson. 85 89 *L. B. Parcells 77 pany, of Chicopee Falls, Mass., has re concerned with small arms and rifle prac H. L. Fergusen 83 T. Davis .... 74 H. J. Borden Wins Honors in the Class A N. B. Foster.. 82 89 ©T. Keller .... 73 ceived an qrder from the Naval Depart tice. The schedule will put the expert rv . .Tones .... 83 C. F. Winslow 70 Trophy Contest. ment of tie Canadian Government for with the shotgun on a par with the crack N. Webb .... 81 SS©iDr. Groll ..... 57 Pittsburgh, Pa., March 28. The open twelve No. 401/. "New Model" pocket shot with the rifle, the revolver and the B. R. Stoddard 79 8SJ.A. S. Pitt .... W ing shoot of the North End Gun Club, rifles to be used by the Stefansson Arctic pistol. There are quite a number of men W. .T. Simpson 7G 881S. N. Haas .. F. M. Wilson.. 73 87 (E. L. Ha.as . held today on its grounds on Perrysville Expedition which is now on the Arctic, in this section who are adept with all Professional. avenue, proved to be a very successful and to whom supplies will be sent at an four weapons and will be contestants. TEAM SHOOT. affair considering the threatening weath early date. Most prominent among them are Keller, NEW YORK A. C. er. Four handsome cups were offered as Hessian and Dr. William B. Short, of T. T. prizes which were awarded according to The McAle.er Gun Club and the Tacoma the Larchmont Yacht Club, and the Sev R. L. Spotts ...... 96 D. L. Oliver ...... 91 the Lewis class system. H." J. Borden Rod and Gun Club, both of Tacoma. enth Regiment. Hessian is one of the D. F. McMahon .... 95 A. W. Church ...... 93 N. L. Herrick ...... 95| won the Class A cup with a score of Wash., recently merged into one club regulars at the New York A. C. traps Team total ...... 469 47x50. G. E. Painter, C. Kirsch and H. known as the Tacoma Gun Club. A. Sul and was a member of the American rifle NEW ROCHELLE YACHT CLUB. E. Young tied for Class B cup, and C. livan was chosen president; Jack Cooper, team which won the Pan-American cham G H. Martin ...... 95|J. F. James ...... 93 Kirsch won the shoot-off, breaking 21x25. field captain; E. W. Cooper, secretary- pionship at Argentina in 1912. \. Chandler ...... 94 G. P. Cranberry .... 92 Class C cup was taken by J. C. Garland treasurer, and A. Z. Smith and L. Rail- H. M. Bullock ...... 93 with 36x50. Class D cup went to H. R. myer trustees. This club is incorporated GOOD ENTRY AT NEW ROCHELLE Team total ...... 467 Bloedell with 31x50. All contestants shot under the Washington State laws. a 50-target practice event. The scores Shannon Wins White Plains Honor of the cup event follow : Secretary Miles Taylor, of tho Analoa- New York A. C. Wins Five-Man Team Sli. Kk © Sh. Bfc White Plains, N. J.. March 30. Eleven *H. tan Gun Club, of Washington. D. C.. an Race A. E. Wilson Victor J. Borden .. 47 *.I. C. Garland .. 50 3C nounces that the opening challenge tour shooters braved the rain for the White *Carl F. Moore . . 441 H. K. Brooks. Jr. .50 35 nament of his club would be held April 4. New York, N. Y., March 27. Fifty- Plains Gun Club shoot on March 28. O. L. Kirsc-h .... 43 W. H. Don man .. 50 So seven shooters competed at the New Ro .T. F. Garvcr . ... 43|H. E. Kohlmeyer. 50 35 chelle Yacht Club yesterday in one of In a strong wind H. H. Shannon, the S. M. Crothers ., 42| G. A. Sommerville 50© Secretary E. C. Burtis, announces a club©s youthful shooter, won high scratch .T. VV. Me Means. . *2l»8. S. Scholl .... 50 tjvo-dav Easter shoot of the Asburv Park, the best 100-target events of the season. *H. E. Young ... 41 »(©. U. Smith .... 50 The scoring was fine, 19 of the contest prize, a leg on the wing trophy, with a G. K. Painter .. 41 H.. R. Bloedell.. 50 N. J., Gun Club for Anril 10 and 11 with ants breaking better than 90 per cent. score of 89. He also won a leg on the Carl Kirsch .... J. S. Conley $100 added money. The first dav©s pro In addition to the individual competition Du Pont trophy with a score of 48, the Frank Lyons W. A. Staving gram calls for 150 sinsrles and a 50-target D. W. Baker .. 50 40JE. IT. Ridgeway merchandise event. On the second day the representatives of the various clubs Schieffelin gun with a score of 93, and a 1>. Lautenslager . 50 3»;H. A. Onim ... shot a match. The New York A. C. leg on the Schieffelin cup with the same * James Lewis ... 50 39| Frank Mellon .. there will be six events of 15 targets and proved the victor with 469 out of 500. score. E. L. Haas won a leg on the C. W. Crider .... 50 3:II>ale Eatewell .. .one of ten doubles and a miss-and-out. SPORTING LIFE Some Schultze THE EASY-ON-THE-SHOULDER POWDER ONG RUNS are strong evidence of Powder Regularity. © They also demonstrate the reliability of SCHULTZE. 2 73 STRAIGHT The 1913 Long Run Record Made With SCHULTZE This remarkable exhibit of accurate shooting by Mr. C. G. Try SCHULTZE at the next shoot. It has velocity without Spencer, of St. Louis, Mo., is a convincing demonstration sharp recoil an easy-on-the-shoulder powder. Look for of the regularity and reliabilty attending the use of SCHULTZE on the shell box. SCHULTZE. 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The final event will be a Jersjey Shore target smasher of great Eastern fame and lutions passed were that an annual shoot Chainpionship at 50 targets. not a little national reputation can hold of not less than two days be given on up a squad all afternoon while trying to the grounds of some member of the league. Joe Rummell, the well-known amateur repair his foreign junk heap, when an This tournament will be- supported by all of Niles, O., writes that on April 4 the ordinary shooter who supports the game of the members of the league. Each A R E F U L hand-work- old Niles Gun Club will shoot a team would be bawled out loud and long?" club shall furnish not less than three race with the Mahoning Gun Club. shooters who will shoot the entire pro manship, simplicity and The North End Gun Club promises to gram in default a penalty is attached. Carl von Lengerke, of the famous be one of the best organizations in the The Squier money back system of division strength of mechanism, shooting family of that name, who is a Pittsburgh section. W. H. Denman, the of money was adopted for the tourna tested and re-bored and tested representative of the United States Cart newly-elected field captain, is handling ment, thus guaranteeing that all ama ridge Company, was a "Sporting Life" things in a very able manner. At the teurs will get at least their entrance back. again until it makes not only visitor on Saturday. Von Lengerke is opening shoot he had the hearty co-oper The annual tournament will be held early proving himself a fine friend-maker for ation of all of the members and officers in August, and the place of holding it the close choke desired, but his company and is popular in his wide and they handled the 28 shooters in fine will be known in a few days. The secre territory. shape. tary was instructed to arrange weekly a a beautiful, even pattern as telegraph shoot for all members of the well perfect in balance and Arthur H. Lanning writes from Tren We are pleased to note from a letter league and to arrange for a trophy for ton, N. J., that the team match between received today that Jack Waltz, the Al- the winning club. superb in line gives THE the Slackwood Gun Club, of Trenton, N. toona, Pa., amateur, that the injury to A. J. MACDONELL. J., and the Dayton, N. J., Gun Club, his left eye is improving and that he FOX that individuality, that was postponed to a later date on Satur believes he will have his sight in a short Du Pont Club©s Special Planning character, so dear to the day, owing to the storm. time. He announces that the date of his big Altoona shoot has been changed from Wilmington, Del., March 28. A special lover of a good gun. June 18 to June 19. meeting and smoker was held by the Du L. D. Willis, the Western Cartridge Pont Trap Shooting Club tonight in the Company representative, who has been auditorium of the Du Pont Hotel. About ill for several months at his home in Wil- HONORS FOR CHICAGO SHOTS 100 members attended, and the session mington, Del., is now almost well and was a most interesting one. Reports of will shortly return to his territory in the W. P. Northcott Makes Clean Sweep of South. J. S. Grant, treasurer, and of T. S. Chal- Revolver Shooting Honors. fant, manager and cashier of the club, were read. Speeches and talks were made Fred R. Wertz is conducting a white Chicago, Ills., March 28. The Sports by T. E. Doremus, vice-president of the is more than a gun flyer shoot at the Fleetwood, Pa., Shoot men©s Club of America conducted a fine club; C. Thorpe Martin, Dr. Horace ing Association on April 4. There will show in the Coliseum this week in which Betts, president of the Delaware State be two events, one at 20 flyers, and the one of the features was rifle and revolver Sportsmen©s Association ; Dr. Willis Linn, IT©S A PAL other at seven. shooting under the auspices of the Illinois Harry Carlon, William Highfield, John State Rifle Association. The feature Minnick, Walter Tomlinson and others. Ward Hammond is endeavoring to ar events in the revolver competition all A suggestion was made that there be a As true as steel and as hon range a three-cornered team shoot be went to a noted local trap shooter, W. standing committee of five members to est as sunshine. tween the Du Pont Trap Shooting Club, P. Northcott, who had previously had lit be appointed by the chairman of the of Wilmington, Del., the Boston A. A., tle trap shooting experience. The sum meeting, T. E. Doremus, to confer from The Ejector being the and the New York A. C. mary : time to time with the Executive Commit INDIVIDUAL REVOLVER MATCH. tee of the club and assist the latter com final feature that makes the High general average at San Jose, Cal., Indoor Championship of the State of Illinois. Con on March 15, was won by L. S. Hawx- ditions, open to all; range, 20 yards, SO shots, slow mittee in handling the affairs of the club. double-bai rel gun the ideal hurst, 187x200, using Peters factory fire; bullseye, 2% inch diameter; revolver, -38 calibre. This suggestion was made by Carlon, and Shot on four targets, five shots on each. There were was enthusiastically received by all. An all-around shot-gun, any loaded target shells. 22 contestant*. Winner, W. P. Northcott; prize, gold other suggestion which was acted favor medal; score, 43, 45, 47, 43 178 out of a possible grade FOX will now be sup Thomas H. Keller, Sr., the noted au 200. ably upon was one made by Dr. Betts, thority on trap shooting, has started SPORTSMEN©S CLUB OF AMERICA REVOLVER who advanced the idea of a committee of plied with Ejector for $7.50, something that will prove beneficial iii MATCH (RE-ENTRY). three of the most active members of the the development of all-around shooting Conditions, open to all members of the S. C. of A.; club to be known as "The Handicap Com in addition to the regular in the ranks of the rifle shooters by ar range, 20 yards, 10 shots, slow fire; bullseye, 2-% inch mittee." For three years the club has ranging an all-around shooting competi diameter; revolver, .38 calibre. Winner, W. P. North been charging members for targets at the price of the gun. Handle cott; prize, gold medal; score, 95 out of a possible rate of 15c for 25, or 60c per 100, or tion in the New Jersey State Rifle As 100. and test the FOX sociation. cheaper than at any other club in exis INDIVIDUAL REVOLVER MATCH (RE-ENTRY). tence. This has proven a losing game Conditions, open to all; range, 20 yards, 10 shots, Grant Froman, County Recorder of slow fire; bullseye, 2% inch diameter; revolver, .3>8 for the club, and it was decided to here At Your Dealer©s Linn County, was elected president of calibre. Winner, W. P. Northcott; prize, grold medal; after charge 20c for 25 targets, or 80c the Albany. Ore., Gun Club at its recent score, 93 out of a possible 100. per 100. The adoption of a club button, meeting. The other officials are: Neil He also won SO per cent, bronze medal and 9* per and several other matters were discussed, Read the FOX Guarantee cent, silver medal in re-entry matches of those per and will come up for more serious M. Bain, secretary-treasurer ; Dr. A. Lein- centages. attached to the gun. Ask mger, field captain. thought later on. TRAP LEAGUE IN NORTHWEST about the Fox test. If your Secretary W. E. Robinson, of the Phila Big Plans for Northwest delphia Trap Shooters© League, announces dealer cannot accommodate British Colombia Clubs Form Five-Club Nelson, B. C., March 29. Editor of that the final shoot-off for prizes in the "Sporting Life." I have recently been you, write direct for Cata various classes of that league will take Shooting League. making a trip through the interior of place on April 4. The Class A men Revelstoke, B. C., March 28. A very British Columbia and also visited in Cal log. If you want to be shoot at Du Pont, Class B at Camden, successful meeting was held at Sicamous, gary. As I know you always give space Class C at S. S. White, Class D at High B. C., recently, to organize a trap shoot to anything of interest to the trap shooter proud of your gun, buy a land, and Class E at Meadow Spring. ing league for this district. There were I give some of the prospects coming up FOX. At Bloomington, Ills., on March 19, in present representatives from Armstrong this season. At Nelson during the week a regular March blizzard, Bart Lewis won Gun Club, Sicamous and Revelstoke. of July 13, there is to be a week of sports high general average, 144x150, and H. Kamloops and Vernon were represented under the name of the "Chahko Mika" The A. Hf FOX GUN CO. W. Cadwallader high professional average by proxy and agreed to fall in line with Carnival. The committee is giving $400 141x150, both with Peters shells. what was done. The league was formed, to the gun club to hold its annual shoot 4709 N. Eighteenth St., Philadelphia made up of the five clubs named, and the during this week and they intend making H. C. Cramer, a prominent Canadian secretary was instructed to ask other this the best shoot they have ever held. trap shooter, is endeavoring to raise a clubs td become members. The name* As the surroundings of- this city are un- squad of shooters from British Columbia will be "The Yaje Kootenay Trap Shoot equaled for boating and fishing, and as to attend the Grand American on the ing League." The following officers were the committee is advertising this event N. C. R. grounds at Dayton, O., in Sep elected: Hon. F. J. Fulton, Kamloops, largely there is no doubt of its success. tember. This will be quite a unique Hon. president; Albert Evans, Arm Revelstoke held its first shoot yesterday changing its grounds and will build a thing for the Grand American and make strong, president; R. T. Meyers, Vernon, and good scores were made." They look first-class clubhouse with everything up it a truly All-American shoot. vice-president; A. J. Macdonell, Revel for a good season. The new league of to date. It is the intention to get a stoke, secretary-treasurer. Two members five towns combining to hold a joint tour squad of shooters from this district to go Frank J. McConnell, a Philadelphia from each club will form the executive nament guarantee this to be an event to the Grand American this season. hot, writes as follows: ©©Why is it that a committee. Some of the principle reso worth looking forward to. Calgary is Sincerely, H. R. CBAMEB. APRIL 4, 1914 SPORTING".©LIFE 21 PHENOMENAL RECORDS .22 Cal. Semi-Smokeless CARTRIDGES r by Mr. T. K. Lee, of the Birmingham, ) Ala., Athletic Club, in the National by Mr. E. E. Tindall in Short Range 1999ontofpossible2000 1 Rifle Association Inter-Club Matches. League© Matches. © Best previous record 1990x2000. ( by Engineers© Rifle Club Team in In ter-Club match shot March 10, 1914, ( Total score made by Mr. Lee in above tying the World©s Team Record, which -\ matches. He used Peters .22 L. R. has been made but three times in the 2587ontoipossMe2600 ( Cartridges and Stevens No. 404 Rifle. ^ history of .22 calibre target shooting. All these winners used Peters .22 Short or .22 Long Rifle Semi-Smokeless Ammunition- Undeniably the most accurate and dependable that money can buy

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A. Hubbell- .. 5 15 0 18 5 17 5 18 ...... 5 25 CHICAGO GUN CLUB CONTESTS S. Nelson ...... 3 18 ...... 316 C. A. Hardy...... 0 15 ...... 0 17 Tingey Captures Pommery Cup and Class Event 1, Monthly Cup, C. J. Stein won; 2, Club Thirty-Three Shooters Compete in the Trophy; 3, Accumulation Cup; 4, Travera Island B Title Williams Winner. Trophy; 5, Scratch Prize; 6, High Handicap Prize, Sunday Matches. Salt Lake City, Utah, March 27. Jack Berner v/on shoot-off; 7, Special Shoot, Wills won Chicago, Ills., March 30. The Chicago shoot-oft. A Tingey won the Pommery cup at the Salt Gun Club had a fine turnout yesterday Lake Gun Club©s shoot Sunday in a sen to the Sunday shoot, thirty-three compet sational race with C. H. Reilley, Jr. Reilley Good Scoring in Nashville Shoot ing. Contests were also held on Thurs shooting from scratch made a perfect Nashville, Tenn., March 30. Despite day and Saturday. Scores: score of 50 broken targets, the highest the rain a score of shots competed at SUNDAY SHOOT. run made in the cup race, while Tingey the State Fair Gun Club on March 28. Targets ...... 180 H. T. 15 23 25 *12 *12 A. H. Winkler ...... 98 .. 98 14 25 21 .. .. broke 45 and his total handicap, which "Sparrow" Young, professional, was high W. A. Davis ...... 94 3 97 15 .. .. 2* gave him a tie with Reilley. In the shoot- O. W. Crpcker ...... 92 5 97 12 REAL GUN gun with an average of 94 per cent. Bill off Tingey©s handicap proved too much P. H. Clarko ...... 92 5 97 14 18 .. for his opponent and Tingey finished one Lecompte was second with 93 per cent., A. Lino ...... 91 6 . 97 13 20 24 target in the lead. Tingey has now won and Ben Williams, the local crack, pro R. Chisholm ...... 88 9 97 .. 21 23 ceeded to shoot "like a house afire," piling J. Lino ...... 92 4 96 14 17 21 the cup twice and will only have to win W. F. Riley ...... 92 4 96 12 .. .. it once more to become its permanent up an average of 92 out of a possible 100. H. Kuss ...... 92 4 96 14 22 with owner. In addition to winning the cup Ollie Williams, Billy Porter and John H. J. Foster ...... 91 4 95 .. 21 23 Tingey won the Class B championship. Noel were just a nose behind. Scores : E. Silver ...... 94 . 94 .. .. 17 15 F. G. Bills ...... 94 . 94 ...... Hunter One Trigger Sam Williams won the honors in Class Targets ...... V...... 25 25 25 25 25 T. D. E. Thomas ... 92 2 94 1* 21 23 .. .. C and also the championship for that Ollie Williams ...... 21 22 24 22 .. 89 L. M. Fetheraton 92 2 94 ...... 19 22 Philips ....©...... 12 15 15 9 .. 51 Won Highest Honors for 1913 class. In the Class A championship race Seifried ...... 7 12 ...... Reilley took the lead with 13 points and Btochanan ...... 21 21 20 21 21 83% The Official Amateurs Average Score with only two to go looks like a sure Ben Williams ...... 22 23 24 23 shot at 6080, broke 5811, average .9558 winner. Scores: Dock West ...... 19 22 22 22 per cent., in hands of Bart Lewis. Whltfleld 8 13 . . . . A. Moore ...... 76 16 92 11 TP. TC. Wm. Porter ...... 23 20 23 22 ,. . 88 J. Coppersmith ...... 66 26 92 C. H. Reilley, Jr. 50 50- Walter Williams ...... 18 15 14 . . . . -7 C. J. McCarthy ..... 61 SO 91 .. 10 19 Now Start 1914 Right A. C. Cummings, 47 A. G. Maddoi ...... 17 13 15 . . . . L. Davidson ...... 54 36 90 .. 9 Earl Morgan .... 47 : 47 C. Young ...... 23 23 24- 24 . . 94 W. Harrah ...... 52 37 89 .. At Pinehurst shoot B. H. ©Storr was L. E. Riter ..... 49 48 ,Tno. Cummings ...... 20 21 22 22 22; 85% C. R. Seelis ...... 78 11 89 .. high for entire program, including handi Jack Tingey .. 53 46 Thos. Cassetty ...... 18 20-23 21 21 82% Geo. Eck ...... 78 11 89 W. S. Young 47 46 Jno. Noel ...... 19 24 22 24 21 88 J. H. May ...... 15 21 .. .. caps, shot at 800, broke 752. G-. H. Ruthop 44 Wm. Lecompte ...... 23 2:3 23 24 .. 93 W. C. Sapp ...... 13 .. .. At New York Sportsman©s Show in E. J. Miller .. 40 J. O. Ellis ...... 15 19 20 ...... D. H. Devaney ...... 10 11 .. .. Jack Sharp ... 43 Johns ...... 13 Madison Square Garden, February 23-28, Jas. Jacobs ...... 8 11 13 13 .. 45 Mrs. A. H. Winkler...... v 9 ...... Mrs. L. T. Vogel won Ladies© National Sam Williams J. Maski ...... 7 5 E. E. Finch .. J. E. Askew ...... 19 12 13 10 .. 45 A. Rupel ...... 17 15 .. Indoor Championship, score 47x50. At Dave Hood ... 40 O. Haile ...... "... 23 ...... H. Kintzel ...... 1.0 .. .. same shoot Neaf Apgar won Professional Dr. I. Humphrey 40 Doubles Noel, 16; Cassetty, 9. Out of 12 pair. *Pairs. Event No. 4, distance handicap, 20 yards. Harold Lamb ... 39 Championship, score 239x250. A Smith Gall Moffat ..... 39 SATURDAY CONTEST. Gun equipped with Hunter One Trigger J. G. Ryan ..... 39 Bellinger Tops Memphis Shooters H. E. Dickerman ... 93 3 96 .. is a ladies© as wel-1 as a gentleman©s gun H. W. Heagren . 39 O. P. Goode ...... 87 6 93 .. .. 20 21 at Trap or in the Field. F. D. Shepherd 38 Memphis, Tenn., March ©30. H. N. E. S. Graham ...... 90 .. 9» 15 24, .. 24. Wallace Bransford 37 Bellinger proved that in addition to be J. G. Parker ...... 58 26 84 .. 13 ...... W. F. Gallagher °7 L. M. Fetherston ...... 22 23 .. .. G. M. Tolmic 36 ing president of the club he was the best W. Harrah ...... 16 16 18 17 F. L. Klein .. 36 amateur shot in the Memphis Gun Club J. C. Burton ...... 15 18 21 Hillhoxise ..... 31 THURSDAY SHOOT. Lee Dimvoodey 34 on March 28, when he broke 89 out of John Sharp .. 34 100. H. D. Gibbs led the professionals Targets ...... 100 H. W. E. Walker H. C. Klrkwood ...... 95 with 90. Scores: H. A. New-Silk ...... 73 22 E. E. Mueller Targets R. Legg ...... 32 L. A. Bell ...... 71 »Gibb3 .. T. G. Morris F. T. Gleason 31 Bellinger Andy Anderson 29 E. B. Shogren *Buford . W. A. Davis A. R. Bain .. 29 Cheshire . Jack Ball .... W. C. Yeatman Two Guns in One and at Price of One *Fcx .... H. J. Foster B, W. Fullecton 27 *Patterson Beveridge .... 27 C. W. May . Prices, $25.00 to $1000.00 Minga . .. W. S. Cutler J5. G. Walker 26 Joyner ...... 16 Send for new Catalogue of Redesigned P. Williams .. 25 Buckingham ...... 17 Grades. D. W. Craig .. 20 Boardman ...... 10 Parsons ...... 12 Osborn Leader at Boston A. A. 17 Crook ...... 11 MANUFACTURED BY Bert Brown .. 9 Furbringer ...... 12 B Broke. AP .Added Pommery cup. TP Total Boston, Mass., March 30. Thirteen TC Total Bell ...... 3 shots faced the traps at the Boston A. A., Pommery cup. ACI Added championships, *Professional. The Hunter Arms Co., championships. P Points championships. on March 28. G. L. Osborn won the scratch trophy, getting 97 out of 100, and 90 Hubbard St., Fulton, N. Y. NEW YORK A. C. CUP EVENT Dr. Hopkins Marine and Field Star a run of 70 straight. Davis and Snow, Bath Beach, N. Y., March 30. Dr. also scratch men, broke 95. G. L. Mon- C. J. Stein Wins March Cup After Three Hopkins was the only double winner at roe won the handicap honors, and Ballou tha Marine and Field Club shoot on took the 50-target race. Scores : Shoot-Offs Victory for Debacher. March 28. He won the Monthly cup B. H. T.| E. H. T. Osborn ...... 97 0 97 .Tucker ...... 85 New York, N. Y., March 80. In poor after a shoot-off, and a leg on the Sayre Davis ...... 95 0 95iBallou ...... 84 straight. Poston and Hoag tied for high weather the New York A. C., field was cup. Scores: Snow ...... 95 0 95!Whitney ..... 76 11 87 honors with 89. Scores : small on March 28, but competition was Events ...... 1 2 3 4 5 Carlton ..... 701 24 94|iKirtder ...... ,67 19 86 Events ...... 1 keen. The March cup was up for final H. B. H. B. H. B. H. B. H. B. Mimroe ..... 70 24 tH©iBrooks ...... 75 9 84 Targets ..... 20© competition for the month and C. W. Dr. Hopkina ...... 4 43 8 84 S 85 8 SS 4- 44 Adams ...... 93 0 03|*Henry ...... 71 0 71 F. Hoelle .... 19 Dr. Sauer ...... 0 43 0 S3 0 76 ft 82 0 37 Ellis ...... 91 0 911Marston ..... 47 24 71 W. B, Sanborn 13 Berner took the final leg. C. J. Stein C. M. Camp ...... 10 41 20© S7 20 79 20 Xli 0 43 *Guest. J. W. Dorsey 16 already having a leg on the trophy, H E Lott ...... 641 080 081 083 04.2, SPECIAL 50-BIRD MATCH. C. A. Haight . 15 the pair shot it off. Three shoot-offs P R Towns ...... 5 39 10 83 10 88 10 81 5 44 B. H. T. B. H. T. W. A. Simonton 17 C. D. Sayre ...... 5 37 1ft 82 10 87 10 82 -5 44 Ballou ...... 46 3 49 Monroe 32 12 44 A. S. Wickersh 17 were necessary before Stein won. Both Event 1, Monthly Cup; 2, President©s Cuj>; 3, TaKe Snow ...... 48 0 48 Tucker 41 2%43% E. L. Hoag ... 20 broke 22 and then 25. In the next trial Home Trophy; 4, Sayre Trophy; 5, du Pont Trophy. Osborn ...... 47 0 47 Brooks 39 4% 4 31/2 J. H. Jones .. 15 Stein broke 25 and Berner 23. R. R. Marston 35 12 4 Carlton 2:9 12 41 H. B. Vallejo 17 Debacher won the Club trophy with 2-1 Davis ...... 46 0 4«!Kidder L. Middleton 10, out of 25, while F. A. Baker was the only Sixteen in Cambridge Club Shoot Ellis ...... 45 0 45[ Henry 39 0 39 H. E. Poston 18 Cambridge, Md., March 28. Sixteen B. H. T.I T. Handman . 17 double winner. Scores : Monroe ..... 33 0 32 [ Carlton 29 0 29 C. Gettings . 18 Events .... 1 2 3- 45 6 7 competed in the weekly shoot of the re T. ». Riley . 17 H. B. H. B. H. B. H. B. B. H. B. H. B. cently organized Cambridge Gun Club. J. W. F. Moo 12 C W. Bemer 4 24 4-20 3 £4 2 22 77 13 99 2 2* Samuel E. Hubbard led with 23. The Good Scoring at Exposition City W. A. Hillis 17 C. J. Stein ^ as 4 3» 3 2,4 3 21. 74 H 88 3 25 scores: J. Obermuller 16 Conrad Stein 3 22 3 19 » 201 1 22 7« 7 83 1 20 San Francisco, Calif., March 27. The C. A. Brkteefo 14 TR. Debacher. 2:1 5 2* 3 29 4 22 7* 14 98 4 23 Targets ...... 251 Targets ...... 25 Exposition City Gun Club turned in some L. Steinfeld 13 W. B. Ogden 1 21 0© 20 1 23 2 22 82 7.89 2 25 Samuel E. Hubbard .. 23 Herman Holland .... 16 good scoring in its second monthly shoot P. C. Peet 1:6 F. A. Baker 5 20 5 17 4 25 4 25 68 18 86 Z 15 F. C. Butler ...... 20 Herbert Goslln ...... 14 E. H. Forrestier 11 E. J>e Wolfe 4 1» 3 1-5 2 21 1 22 68 1* 78 1 23 Dr. F. F. Hicks .... M B. Le Compte ...... 13 on Sunday. Ed L. Hoag broke 20 straight H. Button .... 16 Dr. D. Culver 2 18 2 16 1 23 2 ,21 7.1 7 78 2 21 S. H. Henry ...... 19. W. W. Phelps ...... 13 in the first event. C. Haight repeated R. K McGill . 10 J. Brandenberg 5 17 5 23 4 22 5 20 «3 19 82 5 19 W G Tregoe, Jr. .. 181©Thos. Sherman ...... 13 in the second event. Three did the same P. Swensoii .... 15 \V. J. Smith. 1x38 Brown ...... 17 Chaplain Hicka ...... 13 in event three, and another pair in event E. Straesler ... A. w\ Currie 5 15 5 15 5 1(9 5 2d 5S 2* T9 5 24 W. A. Bibbs ...... 17 Clarence Dean ...... 11 C. A. PittS ... C. 9. Will» r 5 15 5 2» 52* 5 23-62-2* S3 5 25 P. May ...... 17-tM. Hubbaa-d ...... 11 four. Hugh Poston wound up with a N. I>ray ...... 22 SPORTING LIFE APRIL 4, 1914 J., we call to mind Thomas H. Kcller, the famous shooter and manager; Spirit Lake, la., .and Fred Gilbert; Long Lake, Ills., and the Grahams; San Antonio, and the Topperweins; Macon, Ga., and Walter Huff; Aber deen, Md., and Lester German; Spring field, O., and Charley Young; South Wales, N, Y., and Frank Wright; Alldine, Ind., and Clyde Collins; Waco, Texas, and Ed Forsgard; Royersford, Pa., and Harry Bnckwalter, and so on PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 4, 1914 indefinitely. Could any better proof be needed that trap shooting is a publicity Mr builder of the first water for any Ifll • *3" No matter what happens, you will municipality? find a record of it in "Sporting Life."

TRAP SHOOTING PUBLICITY TN ACCORDANCE with a ruling adopt- YEAR ago "Sporting Life" published ^ ed at the last meeting of the Inter this prize surpasses in beauty A an article calling the attention of state Association, that body has just and value anything that has ever the trap shooters to the great amount of published the complete trap shooting aver advertising which municipalities derive ages of 1913 in booklet form for the gui been offered to trapshooters by a from the sport of trap shooting, and which dance of gun club officials and tourna has not heretofore been appreciated. This ment managers as an aid to handicapping manufacturer, it is only in keeping article received considerable attention and classification of shooters. This is a with the superiority of Hercules throughout the country and was favor neat booklet of pocket size and is in ably commented on by city officials and valuable to the shooter. Its preparation Smokeless Shotgun Powders In commercial bodies in-various sections. Re is a tribute both to Tournament Manager cently we have received several letters Elmer E. Sbaner and his .son, E. Reed fallible and E. C." urging us to reprint this article in the Shaner, secretary of the Interstate body. hope that it will have a beneficial effect This booklet tallies in all respects with in the matter of publicity for trap shoot the trap shooting averages that appeared ing. We take pleasure in appending the in "Sporting Life" in the four issues of TTHE above is quoted from a booklet article herewith : January. "Sporting Life©s" averages were 1 describing Hercules Trophies Do municipalities realize the tre checked and tallied with those of the In mendous value trap shooting and the terstate Association and correspond. This which has just been issued. Write possession of a live gun club and ex year "Sporting Life" will continue pub pert shots bring to them? It is very lication of the official trap shooting aver for it and learn full particulars. doubtful, else they would give more ages from month to month, the first com time and attention to their development pilation for this season appearing in the Watch for announcement in this and advertisement. City fathers next issue of "Sporting Life." throughout the country have begun to paper explaining the competition realize that a base ball team in any of the National Association Leagues is and the awards. an advertising asset of tremendous FORTHCOMING EVENTS value. The time is not far off when they must begin to appreciate this from the trap shooting standpoint. At pres A Week©s Registration ent the old saying that "a phophet is Since our last issue the following ad not without honor save in his own ditional registrations for shoots have HERCULES POWDER CO. country" could well be applied to the been received by Secretary E. Reed attitude of cities and towns towards Shaner, of the Interstate Association: WILMINGTON, DELAWARE trap shooting and trap shooters. Yet June 11 Contralia, 111*. White City Gua Club. E. what more potent means of advertising W. Mathin, secretary. could some of the cities have than the June 13 Marysvllle. Pa. MarysTtlle Sportsmen©s As expert trap shooters who have been sociation. "F. J. Stees, secretary. born and lived within their confines. June 19, 28 Springfield, Vt. State tourna ment, under the auspices of th« Springfield Gun There are certain cities in this country Club. I. L. Hall, secretary. whose name and fame have been trailed June 22, 23 Du Bods, Pa. Du Bois Gun Club, B. W. clear around the world through the Kelley, secretary. medium of trap shooting. What sports July 1 Red Deer, Alt», Canada. Red Deer Gun man would ever know that such a town Club. W. H. Plaiton, president. as Keithsburg, Ills., ever existed, unless July 8, 9 Decatur, Ills. Central Illinois Trap Shoot The "WESTERN" Automatic Trap ers© L*aeue tournament, under the auspices of the he lived in the immediate vicinity, but Business Men©s Club. H. W. Cadwallader, presi for one ©reason. That one reason is dent. Tom Marshall, the famous professional, August 7 Fulton, Ky. Fulton Gun Club. J. E. Han- former captain of the Ail-American nephin, manager. White Flyer Targets team that toured Europe in 1900. Be cause of the fact that this is the home Tournaments Registered town of Mr. Marshall, the name Keiths- APRIL. T3ECAUSE of the wonderful contrasts shown in April 18 La- Junta, Colo. La Junta Gun Club. burg, Ills., has been printed in the John F. Cook, secretary. L© favor of this Trap and Target, when in direct sportsmen©s journals, the various pap April 14, 15, 16 Oklahoma City, Okla. The Inter competition with other makes, they have become ers and various other kinds of periodi state Association©s second Southwestern Handicap cals, hundreds of thousands of times. tournament, under the auspices of the Capital City justly popular with the shooters. The mere men Gun Club; $1000 added money. Winner of first The fame of Tom Marshall has brought place in the Southwestern Handicap guaranteed $100 tion of this great combination in a tournament advertising to the town in which he and a trophy; winner of second place guaranteed was born to an amount the value of $75 and a trophy, and winner of third placa guaran program is conducive to a large attendance. teed $50 and a trophy. Several other trophies will which is so great that it would be im also be awarded. Elmer E. Shaner, manager, possible to estimate. No greater ama Pittsburgh, Pa. teur has lived than Chauncey Powers, April 16 Atglen, Pa. Atglen Gun Club. Lloyd R. The "Western" Automatic Trap is and his skill with the shotgun and his Lewis, manager. April 20 Lawrence, Mass. Lawrence Fish asid Game numerous victories throughout the Protective Association. A. B. Sherman, president. world have made the name of his town, April 22 Las Animas Colo. "T. B." Trap and Sold Not Leased Decatur, Ills., a byword among sports Gun Club. F. P. Williams, secretary. men. When it is realized that the April 22 Syracuse, N. T. Messina Sprinjrs Gun Club. // Your Jobber Does Not Carry White Flyers Let Us Know W. ©E. Hookway, president. legion of shooting men of all kinds April 23^Centerville. la. Centerrille Gun Club. Jack Send for Literature— Do It Today number hundreds of thousands, the tre L. Keck, secretary. mendous spread of the name Decatur, April 23 Maysville, Ky. Mason County Gun Club. Ills., will be appreciated. When we Wm. H. Hall, field captain. WESTERN CARTRIDGE CO., Dept. T, Alton, 111. April 25 Temple, Pa. Hercules Gun Club. A. K. hear the name O©Fallon, Ills., men Ludwig, secretary. tioned, we immediately connect it not April 28, 29 Grundy Center, la, Grundy Center Gun with any industrial enterprise, or be Club. F. II. Galloway, secretai-y. April 2S. Fairbury. Neb. Fairbury Gun Club. Lester cause it has figured prominently in Childers, secretary. history. We recognize it because it has April 28. 29 Moberly, Mo. MoUerly Gun Club. John SPECIFY been tacked to the name of that great A. Molt on. secretary. shooter, William R. Crosby, thousands April 28, 29 Mitchell, S. Dak. Mitchell Gun Club. Chas. Ferguson. secretary. of times. Some winners of Grand Am April 29 Ridgrefleld, Conn. Ridgefleld Rod and Gun erican Handicaps have brought to the Club. W. B. Rockwell, secretary. minds and attention of thousands of April 29, SO Holmesburg Junction, Pa. Keystone when ordering your shells. It combines all the advantages of people the names of towns of which Shooting League. G. F. Hamliu, manager. both bulk and dense powders without any of their disadvantages they have never dreamed, but which are MAT. May 1 Emporia, Kan. Emporia Gun Club. Chas. now firmly impressed upon their mem Ford, secretary. VON LENCERKE & DETMOLD 200 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK ory. Riley Thompson won in 1910, May 1 Clarinda,, la. Clarinda Gun Club. L. N. and for the first time the great body Cleveland, secretary. of sportsmen knew there was such a May 4, 5, 6 Modesto, Cal. California-Nevada Trap Shooters© Association. T. D. Riley, secretary. May 11, 12 North Platte, Neb. Buffalo Bill Gun town as Cainsville, Mo. When Harvey May 5 Pittsburgh, Pa, Western Pennsylvania Trap Club. J. C. Den, secretary. Dixon captured the Grand American Shooters© League tournament, under the auspices of May 11, 12 Kankakee, Ills. Kanlcakee Gun Club. GUNS, AMMUNITION .in 1911, the spotlight of publicity was the Herron Hill Gun Club, Louis Lautenslager, K. F. Radeke, secretary. AND turned full strength on Oronogo, Mo., President. May 11, 12, 13 San Diego, Cal. Pastime Gun Club. a little town, which then received, and May 5, 6 Dodge City, Kan. Kansas State tourna M. J. Towes, chairman. « SPORTING GOODS ment, under the auspices of the Dodge City Gun May 12 Scranton, Pa. Scranton Rod and Gun Club. has had since, more than a proportion Club. H. L. Hubbard, secretary. Mathiss F. Bohn. secretary. ate amount of publicity, all because of May u, 6 Easlo Grore. la. Eagle Grove Gun Club. May 12 Alexandria, S. Dak. Alexandria Gun Club. J. B. Shannon Hardware Co. trap shooting. Who ever heard of Tre- A. L. Yearoiis, secretary. II. H. Fomey, secretary. vezant, Term., until Jeff Blanks won May 5, fi Wenatehee, Wash. Washington State May 12, 13. 14 Roanoke, Va. The Interstate Asso 816 Chestnut St., Phila. Tournament, under the auspices of the Wenatehee ciation©s ninth Southern Handicap tournament, un the Grand American Handicap, after Rod and Gun Club. Chas. E. Owens, prasident, der tho auspices of the Roanoke Gun Club; $1000 Catalogue Sent for the Asking. a. stirring race in 1907 at Chicago? May 6 Tiffin, 0. Seneca Gun Club. A. T. Wiley, , added money. Winner of first place in the Southern This list might be continued indefinite secretary. Handicap guaranteed $1CO and a trophy; winner of May 6 Tyndall. S. D. TyrxJall Gun Club. H. K. second place guaranteed $75 and a, tropny, and May 13, 14 Shelbyville. Ills. Shelby County Gun ly. Wo have only to mention the names Stillwill. secretary. winner of third place guaranteed $59 and a trophy. Club. Geo. L. Dtarins, secretary. of scores of towns which never have May fi, 7 Brantley, Ala. Brantley Gun Club. A. H Several other trophies will also bo awarded. Elmer May 14 Camden, Ark. Camden Gun Club. J. P. . been heard of through any other me Hill, president. E. Shaner. manager, Pittsburgh, Pa. Wright, manager. © dium, and we can at once name the May 7 Rbensburg, Pa. Central Pennsylvania. Trap May 12, 13 Indianapolis. Ind. Indianapolis Gun May 15 Waterloo, la. Waterloo Gun Club. Nicfe shooting man who claims it as his Shooters© League tournament, under the auspices of Club. Oeo. R. Waite. secretary. Webber, secretory. the Kbpnsburg Rod and Gun Club. Jack Waltz, May 13 Fulton. N. Y. ]<\ilt»n Game and Gun May 16 New Haven. Conn. Western Connecticut home, and who by his sterling per secretary. Club. E. J. O©Graxly, president. Trap Shooters© League Tournament, under tha au formances at the traps has given it a May 7 Riverside, Ills. Kiverside Gun Club. Chas. May 13, 14 Pipesrtone, Minn. Pipestone Gun Club. spices of tha New Haven Gun Club. P. B. Keenan, place among the noted cities of the W. May. president. Alfred Peterson, secretary. secretary. * May 8 Garden City, Kan. Garden City Gun Club. May 13, 14 Montpelier. Vt. Montpelier Gun Club. May 16 Beverly, Mas.: U. S. M. A. A. Gun Club. country. If we mention Plainfield, N. If. E. Neal, secretary. © Geo. E. McGrath, president. Wm. B. Korean, president. APRIL 4, 1914 23 New World©s Record for Indoor Rifle Shooting 999 x Made with toti-uMc indoor Target Cartridges (formerly c&lled Specification 73) The Warren (5 Man) Team, shooting in the N. R. A. League, made this Record (Former Record 998 x 1000 made by Park Club), Won Every Match in the N. R. A. League, and Captured the Championship of the United States, using J^emM§tQ/i:UMC Ammunition Exclusively Remington Arms-Union Metallic Cartridge Co.

SLOAN MEADOW SPRING STAR J. W. Wilson 19 401 H. A. Young... 1« 15 31 PHIL STEUBENER©S FINE RECORD He landed high in both the Du Pont and Dr. Heisey 20 40 J. S. Willis ..15 16 31 Stevens trophy events, and his total earn C. Byard 19 40 J. A. C. Sword 16 11 30 Crack Amateur Breaks 50 Straight and B. E. Parke 20 39©, C. Meredith .. 16 14 30 Amateur Crack Breaks 99 Out of 100 at ed him high spoon honors. Scores: J. Byard 18© 38]W. A. Cornelius 10 IS 28 Anaiostan Club Traps. Du Pant. Stereos. Wins Two Trophies. Dr. Ord . 20 87 i Geo. Kitchens.. 14 14 2S B. H. T. B. H. T. T. Philadelphia, Pa., March 30. Harry V. E. Meredith 18 ST^Ad Hickman .. 16 10 26 Washington, D. C., March 30. Phil Hetteroth ...... 21 Z 23 22 2 24 47 A. H. Riffsby 17 SO T. Ardinger ... 11 Steubener made a remarkable record at Till ...... IT 4 21 15 3 1» ©39 H. Sloan, the famous amateur shot, show H. Pendleton. 18 34 W. A. CORNELIUS. Ealney ...... 13 5 18 13 & IS 3-6 ed his heels to a ©fine field of shots in the Anaiostan Gun Club©s shoot on March Von Neida ...... 18 5 23 12 2 14 37 the Meadow Spring Gun Club©s shoot on 28 with a 99 out of 100. He lost his Fox ...... 4 4 S 15 5 2.9 28 March 28. He ran 50 straight targets in Al Ivins Freehold Glob Star 59th target. He also broke 49 out of Yerkea ...... 18 5 23 7" 2 9 32 Martin ...... 17 4 21 141 8 ir 38 the club shoot and 44 out of the second Red Bank, N. J., March 28. The 50 for the Class A prize. Dr. J. Shoup Pfrommer ...... 11 5 18 14 5 16 32 50. This gave him a total of 94 and Freehold Gun Club held a 105 target pro and Dr. B. S. Ford tied for Class B Loudenberger ...... 15 5 20 12 4 16 36 gained him two prizes. In the first event with 43. In Class ©C, R. D. Morgan led Snow ...... 11 4 18 14 4 18 36 Chandler shared the honors with Sloaii gram tourney with 18 shooters competing. with 39, and W. W. Wallace won Class Oliver ...... 13 3 16 17 5 22 3 with 50 straight with a handicap of six. The high honors of the day went to A. L. D with 34. In the handicap Ford won Cramp ...... 19 5 24 12 2 14 38 Sloan©s shooting was remarkable, as the Ivins, of Red Bank, who broke SO out of with 22 from 19 yards. Scores: strong wind and rain made the targets 105. Frank Muldoon, of Freehold, and SINGLE TARGETS. TWIN CITY CLUB©S OPENING difficult. Scores: I. R. Taylor. of Asbury Park, tied for Sh. Bk.t © Sh. Bk. Killian ...... 15 second with 88. Scores : M. C. Pittman 100 74JR. T. Bray ...... 50 26 Texas Shots Celebrate Opening of Trap Gideon ...... 13 Events ...... 1 2 34 5 6 7 Sh. Bk. E. W. Foid .. 100 881 George A. Emmons 50 35 Sloan ...... 25 Targets ...... 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 G. D. Kirk ... 100 81JW. S. rnwall .... 50 35 Shooting Ground. Ford ...... 16 E. I, Vanderveer 10 10 11 13 12 11 14 105 81 *A. Cumberlnd IC©O 90!E. S. Ford ...... 10* 81 Denison, Texas, March ©30. The Twin Coleman ...... IS I. B. Taylor ... 1(J 12 It 1,1 13 13 12 105 88 James M. Green 100 67|Kobt. P. Livesey.. 50 43 *Renner ...... 13 F. Muldoon ..... 10 11 14 13 14 12 14 105 88. .W. .C. Bi,undon 100 63©Lieut. G. M. Baum 50© 42 City Gun Club of Denison, and Sherman Coyle ...... 22 St Conover ..... 7 8 11 11 8 S 12 105 65 "*X©ed: Daniels.. . 180 86 G. C. Seabrook.... 50 22 Texas, held its first weekly practice shoot Henry ...... 13 H. Chafey ...... 2 11 10© 12 12 12 8 105 67 A. .B. Stine .. 1*0 92 fDr. F. McQuillan 50 34 Marston ...... 5 IA Johnson ..... 9 9 8 ...... 45 26 Phil Steubener 100 99 H. C. Remington. 50 22 yesterday at its shooting grounds at Schannel ...... 7 A. V. Parsons 85 71 C. S. Wilson 50 40 W. Sherwood ... 12 11 11 10 13 .. .. 75 57 5* 39 Woodlake Park. This is a newly organ Geiger ...... 10 R. A. Etlis .... 11 8 12 12 1,4 15 11 103 83 Mles Taylor . . R. D. Morgan .... Gardiner ...... 17 P. V. Cloke ... 10 10 7 4 8 4 5 105 48 M. i D. Hogah ©. DT. Jess Shoup.. 50 43 ized club with a membership of 65, but © Chandler ...... 2i2 W. K. Matthews 13 12 12 10 11 13 13 105 84 W.: W. Walla.ce 5ft 44 tH. A. Street ... 25 9 owing to the bad weather only 20 faced Colton ...... 14 J. Lawrence .... 9 10 13 13 13 14 10105 82 Dr. J. Wynkoop 50 37 the traps. Following were the scores Fish ...... 16 Geo. W. Buck .. 11 13 11 14 12 14 11 105 © 86 HANDICAP EVENT 19 YARD©S. yesterday: Wishen ...... 6 A. L. Ivins .... 11 13 13 13 13 U 12 105 89 Sh. Bk.|, Bk. Sh. Bh©. Bk. Ulate ...... 17 Geo. Haycs ...... 8 9 7 ...... 45 24 Dr. E. S. Ford 25 221S. A. Street .... 25 14 Setford ...... 14 W. g. Burtjs ...... 10 9 ...... 30© 19 G. Spencer 46 50 Shields 34 50 Phil Steubener ©25 21 DT. B. S. Ford.. 26 16 D. Spencer 2ft 59 Williams ...... 17 N. Appleyate ...... 13 19 ...... 30 23 A. V. Parsons 16 A. V. Parsons 20 17 Krea; ...... 15 It. Sisk ...... 11 9 .. 30 20 Turner .... 24 5-0© Reynolds 20 oft Turner ...... 14 H. Boyce ...... 7 10 30 17 :SPOON SHOOT. Tinaman ... 33 &0© Simmonai ...... 0© CLASS. A. , 37 50 Craft ...... 13 Hunter ...... 23 50 Dr. Smith ...... 16 Scley ...... 15 "Dr. Cook" Ties Frank H©l©iard Sh. Bk.! Sh. BK. Melton ...... Killian. Jr...... 10 Phil Steubener . 50 49 JK. W. Ford .. 50 45 *Gribble ...... 18 -50 Bills Plerson, J...... 12 Wellington, Mass., March 27. Frank Miles Taylor ... 50 48 Keel Daniela . 50 44 Billiard, of Lynn, and "Dr. Cook" were M. P. Hogiin ... 50 47; A. B. Stine . 56 45 Hudson ...... 36 50* Gabeat ...... 11 25 tied for high gun honors at the shoot CLASS B. *20-ga.uge. over the Paleface traps hene yesterday Dr. 15. S. Ford .-. 50 43JG. G. Kirfe .. 50 42 After the regular program of 50 tar afternoon, each breaking 94 out of 100 Dr. Jesse Shoup. 50 431 gets a two-man team match of 50 targets Tacoma Organization Holds Contest With targets. The match was shot in a fairly GLASS C. was shot as follows: D. Spencer, 20x25; B. B. Lipscomb Leading Field. stiff Northwesterly breeze. Scores : E. D. Morgan . 50 3!>! George A. Emmons 50 35 Ellis, 21x25; total, 41x50. G. Spencer, J. C. Wynkoop . 50 37|W. S. Duvall .... 50 35 23x25; Turner, 19x25; total, 42x50. Tacoma, Wash., March 27. The Ta 100 TARGETS. J. M. Green .... , 50 35] coma Gun Club, the newly-organized club Targets ...... 20 20 CLASS D. K. B. ELLIS. Prank ...... 20© 18 formed by the consolidation of the Mc- "Dr. Cook" ...... 20 19 W. W. Wallace 50 34| A. S. Pittman 50 34 Aleer Gun Club and the Tacorna Hod *Wheeler ...... 18 17 *Pro(e9sionals. tVisitors. Cullison Leader at Portland and Gun Club, held its first shoot Sun Curtis ...... IS IS. C©larke ...... 15 10 Portland, Ore., March 27. The poor day. Despite poor weather the atten *SlKey ...... 15 20 EDMANSON DU PONT VICTOR weather kept down the attendance at the dance was fair. B. B. Lipscomb was Burnes ...... © 1©9 1:6 Portland Gun Club©s weekly shoot on high with 91 out of 100, with John Mc- Greens ...... 16 17 Amateur Leads Field at Weekly Shoot Sunday, but did not spoil the scores. J. Aleer second with 87, and E. W. Cooper Hpyford ...... 17 .,19 Henry ...... 17 16 With 47 Out of 50. E. Cullison topped the amateurs with 91, and Lake tied for third with 85. Scores : Burr ...... 17 17 and Dreyden headed the professionals Targets ...... 20 20© 29 20 20 100- Whitney ...... 16 12 Wilmington, Del., March 30. Forty- with 97. Scores: B. B. Ijpseomb ..17 20 19 17 18 91 Clapp ...... 13 15 eight gunners defied wind and rain for John McAleer .... 19 20 14 18 16 87 Maraton ...... 16" 11 Dryden ..... H. W. Metzger T5. W. Cooper .... 15 15 19 18 18 85 *Professio©nal. the weekly shooting events of the Du I^ak« ...... 18 16 15 17 19 85 Pont Gun Club on March 28. .William Cullison ..,, 91 Everding ...... 76 3. Cooper ...... 17 19 19 14 12 81 Edmanson was credited with highest aver Carlon ...... 88 Matthea ...... 72 D. B. Youns ...... 14 17 18 16 15 SO Donovan Double New Rochelte Winner age with 47 out of 50. Second* to him Raybum .... 85|Wright- ...... 70 Bevon ...... 15 17 15 18 10 75 Seguin ...... Bvady ...... 13 14 16 14 15 73 New Rochelle, N. Y., March 30. Fac wtis E. M. Ross with 46. Scores: *Van Arnain V. Metzger Wemer ...... 16 13 14 18 9 70 ing a Northwest rainstorm the New Ro-© ONE HUNDRED TARGETS. Rice ...... Bales ...... 8 10 7 10 13 47 chelle Yacht Club shots competed on Bk.t Bk. Coon ...... 12 11 15 12 15 65 March 28. J. P. Donovan and H. S. W. M.-Hamrnond .... S8[.H. Keller ...... 75 Hay burn H. W. Metzger King ...... 16 9 15 11 12; , 62 A. B, Richardson ... SGjJohn Minnick ...... 74 Dry den Smith ...... Sullivan ...... 17 IS 19 .. .. 54 Bullock tied in the ten target scratch Cullison ...... 73 Matthes Wataon ...... 11 event and the former won the shoot-ofP. SEVENTY-FIVE TARGETS. Wright ...... "...... eSjStguin . Sidall ...... 11 The same result followed the scratch E. Bar.ka ...... 6G1E. K. du Pont ...... «ft *Profc9sional. event. Scores: W. E. Joslyn ..... C5[ H. r. Carlon ...... 59 FIFTY TAIiGKTS. Calhoun Leads Youghioghcny Club Saturday Cup, 50 target?, handicap. A. Hurr Leader at Oneida Traps H. T.I H. T. .. .:. 471 S. Tuchton ...... 35 McKeesport, Pa., March 30. In spite V. P Krauss ..... 46 G. P. Granbery 4 44, ..... 4«|P. D. Guest ...... 35 Oneida, Ills., March 28. The Oneida of the dark miserable day, a large num T. P. Donovan.... 6 45 D. ;.:.. 461G. Huber ...... ©34 Gun Club held its trap contest on March ber turned out for trap shooting at the B. R. Stoddarrt .. 6 43jC. A...... 431.T. B. HighHeld ...... 33 2<5. High gun was won by Arthur Hurr, Youghiogheny Country Club, Saturday Lies won by Krauss, the cup by Granbery. 39| Clyde Lcedora ...... 32 Accumulation Cup, 25 targets, handicap...... 39[.T. A. Keyser ...... of Altona, Ills., and low gun, William afternoon, March 28. Calhoun again was H. T.l H. T...... 38jStanley Hammond .. Hobbs, Oneida, Ills. There were 175 tar high man, with 44 out of a possible 50. G. P. Granbery 0 22 V. P. Krauss a 21 ...... 38JDT. Gough ...... gets in the program, at the cost of ten Dr. Aber, Wilson, Heisey and C. Byard J. P. Donovan . 0 21 B. R. Stoddard ... 0© ©18 ...... 371 W. A. Jones ...... cents a target. Scores : H. S. Bullock . 0 21 D. Giriat ...... 4 IS following him closely. Dr. Aber with 42 C. A. Marslard S 21 TWENTY-FIVE TARGETS. Bk. Sh.| Bk. Sh. and the other three men each with an Leg won by Granbery. JJcnry Wincljeste©r .... 2fl|-Dr.. Betts Ho©blM ...... 106 175lHenderson ...... 83149 even 40. Bert Parke showing up mighty Cadwallader 158 175lHannam ...... 3 85, H. T. Heed ...... 20!A. SI. Lindsay, 13K 175jRockefeller ...... ISO 175 well with 39. Cornelius was trying out a G. Sylvester ...... WilUam Highfleld D. Hurr ... Tie in Eagle Grove Shoot 19 T,«slie Mathewson 137 175iOayton ...... 51105 new gun, which would account somewhat .William s©wajne ... A. Hurr .. 148 m.Kewi&h .....:.... 39 79 B. Jenks ...... 19JT. B. Rodsera . 125 1751 for low scores. Rigsby©s gun was giving Eagle Grove, la., March 28. The I>r. A. Pattenson .. 18 W. Hartlove .... 0; © Bambo him some trigger trouble which handi Eagle Grove Gun Club contest this week W. B. Smith. Jr. 18|E. C. Ferriday .. The next shoot will be a two-days© capped him in the shoot considerably, was a spirited contest .between. Thee. Q. J. Dousherty .. 18|A. Hayden ..... shoot some time the first part of May. particularly in the doubles. Doubles Schaeffer and A. L. Yearous, in which V. E. Dweimia ... 1S1G. Marshall ...... : S. D. METCALP. were easily won by Dr. Aber, getting 18 both broke 91 out of 100. Scores: Z. H. Lofland .... 17|,W. Papperman . out of a possible 20, Dr. Heisey 16, Cal Bk.l© : : Bk. Thee. Schjurffer ...... 91 Guy Hinkley ...... 55 Dr. Saunders, the favorite shot of Chase houn 13, Rigsby 10, and Cornelius 8. A. U Yeareus ...... 81 Oscar Olson :v©.Y..©.... 44 Hitteroth Farragut Shoot Victor City, Va., is anticipating a pleasfttg time Scores: Harry Mead ...... 881. D. Yeaf&us ...... 39 Camdeii, N. J., March 30. HetferptH when the Southern Handicap is shot over B. B. T. C. S. HUla ...... 84lehas. Odgers ...... 29 J. F. Calhoun. 2-4 20 44 Jis. Sampson... 20 14 34) Bert Anderson, ...... 73| won the honors at tha Farragut Sports the Roanoke, Va., Gun Club traps in Aber 21 2-1 42. W. W. Buck .. 15 18 S3 Professional. A. L». YEAB.OUS. men©s Association shoot on March 28. May, 24

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Towens .. 50© 38 7G[Poindester, B. 50 S5 HIGHLAND©S MONTHLY SHOOT 12 breaks out of her quarter of a cen ACTIVITY AT ROANOKE CLUB Shepherd 50 38 76©poindeixter, J.. 50 42 tury of targets, with Miss Hammond as Houseman 50 33 68 Iflge ...... 50© 32 C. Newcomb Takes High Honors, While the runner-up. When handicaps, were Twenty-Nine Shooters Compete Over Cumbie, J. D 50 44 88 Kringman .... 50 39 donated it was found that Miss Rahnan Kling ... 50 23 46 Dyer ...... 50 38 Perry Leads Class B. New Western Traps. Richards, D 50 33 66 1 Watson ...... 50 16 and Mrs. Harry White had tied for the Mltchell ... 50 38 76 Berkley ..... 50 Philadelphia, Pa., March 30. The Ramsay weekly trophy. In the shoot-off Roanoke, Va., March 30. After many Jones, Frank 50 40 80 W. S. JO.NES. monthly shoot of the Highland Gun Club of 10 targets, however, Miss Lannan won. weeks of anxious waiting .the members -•- at Edge Hill on March 28 was well at Scores: of the Roanoke Gun Club on March 28, H. Williams Top Man at Seattle tended and marked by excellent shooting. Mrs. E. It. Rile? .... Crs. Harry Stidhara enjoyed the first shoot on their recon Miss H. 0. Hammond 1« Miss M. V. Lannan Seattle, Wash., March 27. The Seat The cold wind and rain made high scores Miss M. R. Woodman iss Mary Robinson structed shooting grounds, which are now tle Trap Shooters© Association held a hard to get, so that the 85 out of 100 Miss J. P. Hirst . Mrs. B. McKaig practically completed. The modern ar shoot Sunday with 27 shooters competing. scored by the high gun, Charles H. New- Mrs. Harry White . Miss Amy Schofleld rangements and conveniences can only be comb, was tine work. Newcomb©s 85 gave Miss A. K. Riley . 9 Dr. F.© Seward The high, wind kept down the scores. H. Miss 13. Hammond 3 appreciated by a visit to the grounds. The M. Williams was high gun with 87. The him two silver spoons; for respective club extends an invitation to visitors at feats on each 50-target performance, a all shoots. H. E. Winans, of the West scores: Targets ...... 2fl 20 20 20 20 T. win on the President©s trophy and one on Tie for Birmingham Trap Honors ern Cartridge Company, during the past Fleming ...... 17 IS 17 18 15 8S tie Directors©, and two points in Class A Birmingham, Ala., March 30. Twelve week personally installed five of the very Grossman ...... 14 1C 17 17 15 79 for the Point Class cup, the Burns Mem shooters faced the traps of the Birming- latest Western Automatic Traps, and was Crocker ...... 8 17 15 IS 11 75 orial trophy, the captain©s donation and Fremont ...... 13 10 IS 16 17 78 in the class championship and period tro Williams ...... 15 19 17 18 18 87 Hall ...... © 15 17 13 16 18 79 phy event. H. E. Perry made a clean Ruppe ...... 16 13 ©17 18 16 SO" sweep in Class B. He totaled 61 out of Telegraphic Trap Shooting Standing XortKfoes ...... 16 17 15 17 15 80 his 100. Fell, breaking 72 targets, walk Drake ...... 17 15 17 15 16 S0< McKelrey ...... 15 15 ©15 18 14 77 ed home with four dippers beside credits Schilplin ...... 10 10 9 8 7 44 on various prizes. Tom Meehan captured I T IS doubtful if anything inaugurated in the trap shooting game in Warner ...... 16 14 ©17 18 18 83 a spoon for Class C on the first 50 tar ,1 recent years has created as much interest as have the telegraphic Owens ...... !.. 10 19 15 19 18 81 gets, also a win on the President©s trophy.© * trap shooting matches. But a few points separate several of the Newton ...... 12 15 14 15 11 67 Burt ...... 15. 15 ©13 14. 13 70 Freed won two dippers in Class D, while leading teams, and one day of unfavorable weather in some of Clark ...... 12 16 1-5 15 12 70 Rigg, a visitor, won the spoon donated ___ the cities which have clubs entered would surely alter the stand- Travis ...... 12 16 12 15 14 69 to visiting gunmen. Jesse Griffith, shoot ~" ings of the teams which are now figured as likely Winners. Speak Grant ...... 17 14 15 15 13 74 ing alone in Class A, was awarded one ing of interest, it is not unusual for the writer .to receive! requests by wire, White ...... 11 13 8 10 14 5(5 Yowell ...... 12 13 15 17 14 71 point each on the Captain©s, class cham letter or ©phone for information as to what score other teams have made, C. Widrig ...... 8 15. 14 10 8 55 pionship, pe©riod and Burns Memorial tro and these from secretaries of clubs w©hich fare also in the race, and from J. Widrig ...... 14 14 17 16 12 73 phies. Freed got two holds on the Cap daily newspapers around the country. Three clubs, the Minneapolis Rod Miller ...... 8 13 13 15 13 61 tain©s and Burns Memorial prizes, while and Gun Club, Highland Shooting Association, Philadelphia, and the New A. Z. Smith ...... 18 17 15 20 18 83 Loveland ...... 8 8 3 .. 19 H. ©Greenwood landed an award on the Columbus Gun Club, of 3ulumbus, Ohio, have not, at the time this is being II. Austin ...... 9 9 Captain©s, class championship, period and written, made a report of the results of their third match, but the scores of Dock ...... 10 19 Burns Memorial prizes. R. Greenwood the©other 25 teams follow in detail: won a point on the Captain©s, class cham Boston, Mass...... 245 232 240 717 J. F. James Champion of Crescent Club pionship and period trophies, and J. Sioux City, Iowa ...... 236 240 241 717 Greenwood a win on the Burns Memorial Columbus, Nebraska ...... 242 225 244 711 New York, N. Y., March 30. J. F. donation. Pratt and Houpt also scored Denver, Pennsylvania ...... 223 241 243 707 James captured the trap shooting cham one point each on .the latter trophy. The Springfield, Ohio ...... 1...... 224 237 236 697 pionship of the Crescent A. C., on March scores: ...... TJtica, Illinois ...... 223 237 235 695 28, against five fine shots. He tallied C. B. B. B. B. T. 82 out of 100 against hard conditions, J. F. Meehan ...... C 1>3 19 W .. 32 Lansdale, Pennsylvania ...... 232 234 225 691 while F. B. Stephenson was second with Fell ...... D 15 1» 19 19 72 Buffalo, New York ...... 221 235. 234 690 I>a,vi3 ...... C 19 1,3 15 20 67 San Jose, Cal...... 230 226 234 690 73. He also won the Take-Home trophy F. A. Bender ...... X 17 24 21 W 62 and the President©s trophy. W. W. Pell Ford ...... X 12 19 20 IS 69 Coatesville. Pennsylvania ...... 219 231 235 685 led for the Stake trophy. These two FcmtaJne ...... X 17 17 14 14 62 Portland, Oregon ...... 220 221 241 682 Griffith ...... A 15 19 17 IS 69 Little Falls, New Jersey ...... 225 225 231 681 trophies, however, finally went to L. F. H. Greenwood ...... C 1-7 19 15 20© 71 St. Louis, Missouri ...... 222 223 229 674 Massa, who had won four legs. Scores : R. Greenwood ...... D 14 15 14 11 54 Events ...... 1 2 3 4 Pratt ...... C 15 : 16 19 . 16 60 San Diego, Cal...... 227 228 217 672 B. H. B. H. B. H. 15. Lewis ...... X 14 11 19 16 60 Dayton, Ohio ...... 223 210 236 669 J. F. James ...... 82 0 82© 0 40 0 20 Dubey ...... X 15 14 19 21 69 Danbury,. Conn...... 208 228 233 669 F. B. Stephenson ...... 73 0-73 0 37 Wilson ...... X 18 ©20 19 21 78 Chicago, Illinois ...... 220 217 225 662 C. R. James ...... 66 12-78 6 38 Houpt ...... C 18 15 16 19 68 W. W. Pell ...... 62 12-74 6 38 Perry ...... B 15 ©13 17 16 61 Philadelphia (Whites) ...... 221 212 228 661 L. F. Massa ...... 54 20 74 1,0 36 Freed ...... C 13 20 22 19 74 Circleville, Ohio ...... 217 224 219 660 G. Bingham ...... 51 32 - 74. 16 37 J., Greenwood ...... D 17 11 14 17 5ft Kankakee, Illinois ...... 218 224 209 651 Event 1, Club Championship; 2, Take Home Trophy; T. Meehan ...... ; .C © 20 ©19 W .. 33 3, President©s Cup; 4, Stake Trophy. J. F. Meehan, Jr. ..D 10 8 " W .. IS Wilmington, Delaware ...... 188 228 230 646 Newcomb ...... A 19 22 22. 22 85 Rockford, Illinois ...... 205 © ©212 209 626 Deist ...... D 7 4 W. , .. 11, New Haven, Conn...... 201 215 192 608 F. Iloupt ...... X 11 .14 16 17 58 Philadelphia (Fox) ...©...... 1... 173 195 184 552 KHng Wins Leg on Trophy Rigs...... X 21 .22 2,2 W, 65 Camden, N. J., March 30. Despite un W^-Withdrew. X Visitor. .... Cincinnati, Ohio ..... i...... 152 224 156 532 *Minneapolis, Minn...... 225 236 favorable©weather conditions the Camden *Philadelphia (Highland) ...... 219 221 Shooting Association held its shoot for Joe Rommell Leader at Niles *Columbus, Ohio ...... 204 199 the Forest Hill A. A. trophy on March Niles, O., March 30. The bad weather *Have not made report of third match when this was written. 28. Including handicap William Kling kept down the attendance at the Mahon- scored 40, winning the event, and gaining ing Valley Gun Club on March 28. The E. R. GALVIN. a leg on the cup, two victories being scores, however, were fair, Joe Rummell necessary for possession. Scores : leading with 45 out of 50. Scores : H. B. B. T. bant Gun Club at its. regular weekly present with us at Saturday©s shoot. The Johnson ...... 7 10 12 29 Sh. Bk. Sh. Bk. traps gave perfect satisfaction in every Starr ...... 2 12 IS 24 J. Rummeil ... 45 50 J. Ne»r .... 33 50 shoot. John Fletcher and John Warren Holloway ...... 0 14 17 31 W. Turner .... 42 50 J. Trimbur 32 50 tied for first place with 95 out of 100. way, and the officers of the club consider Honier ...... 0 14 20 34 T. Reese ...... 40 50 J. Bowen .. 30 50 This is the second successive tie, on they have selected the most perfect and Kling ...... 8 13 19 40 3. Richards .... 38 50 J. Quin 26 50 modern style of trap that can be secured. Ratcliffe ...... 0 13 21 3S G. Davis ...... 37 50, J. Chilton .. 26 50 March 14 each broke 95. The outcome of The brisk wind effected the scores of the Taylor ...... 4 5 13 17 T. Boddow ..... Sti 50 J. King .... 25 50 Jones ...... 0© 14 11 2$ A. Mullet ..... 35 5©0 J. Garrety . the next match will be watched with keen shooters. On April 4 will be the official P. Shelar ... 35 50- A. Monihan interest. C. J. Barr was a close second opening of the 1914 shooting season of J. Naylor ...... 35 501 B. Thomas . with 94. John Warren was the only the Roanoke Gun Club, at which event Tie for Revelstoke Club Honors S. Pierson .... 35 50 >>B. Howe .. one to make a perfect score of 25 straight. J. Keesa ...... S4 501 several out-of-town amateurs and pro Revelstoke, B. C., March 28. -The C. J. Barr led in the double target shoot fessionals will be with us. The scores Revelstoke Gun Club held its first shoot ing, breaking 18 out of his 24 shot at. made are as follows : with Foote and Barber tying for the but Fair Field at Nemours Traps Scores: Sh. Bk. PC. | Sh. Bk. PC. Sh. Bk Sh. Bk. Armstrong . .. Rpeerw 50 26 52 ton. H. R. Cramer and Thomas E. Ma Wilmington, Del., March 27. Thirteen John Warren .. Df. I. J. Sellers 100 88 *Winans. H.. 50 26 52 Holland . 50 39 78" son, of Toronto, were visitors. Scores : took advantage of fair weather at the Ne John Fletcher .. R. H. Bau«h .. 100. 87 Jones, W. S.. 5ft 38 76©Elliott .. 50 41 Sh. Bk.| si,. Bk. mours Gun Club yesterday. Miss Marie C. J. Barr .... Sir. Birady .... 100 85 Boyd 50© 28 56] Hunt ...... 50© 23 46 A.-. J. Macdonell.. 50 40(W. A. Foote ..... 50 43 V. Lannan, who has been absent for a Mre. Garl ..... Mr. Lea ...... 100 82 Cox ...... 50 37 74 Payne ...... 50 34 68 W. A. Sturdy.... 59 35]H. R. Cramer .... 50 3S E. M. Cornwall 90 ©Lea Moody ..... 10-0 SO Jamison ©..©... 50 45 90©Cawley ...... -50 29 58 J. G. Barber .... 50 42]Thos. B. Mason .. 50 35 number of weeks, was high gun, scoring T. F. Randolph ©75 55 Blo©kton 50 40 SOjFersuson 50 39 7S A. J. MACDOXELU