DEVOTED TO BASE BALL AND TRAP SHOOTING

VOL. 64. NO. 19 PHILADELPHIA, JANUARY 9. 1915 PRICE 5 CENTS BASE BALL ATTACKED AS TRUST Beginning of Legal Proceedings for a Star Player By a National League Club Provokes the Federal League Into Attacking Organized Ball in Court as a Trust, Asking for Its Dissolution

The Great Issue Reached! Lajoie Sold to Athletics Chicago, lib., January 5. Charg­ Philadelphia, Pa-., January S. ing the Rational Commission, its Manager Mack, of the 1'hiladclphia laws and the \ationul Agreement Athletics, announced this afternoon under u'hich its members work, arc that he had purchased the famous in violation of the common law and .\apoleon JjU-joie, second bascman the Anti-Trust Late, the Federal of the Cleveland Club, and will play League today filed suit in the him at second base this season in United States District Court of Chi­ place of Eddie Collins, who icon cago, asking that the Xational Com­ sold to Chicago. The deal was a mission be decltircl illegal and its straight cash transaction. Manager members enjoined from further Mack paying out a goodly si if c of commission of illegal acts. The suit the money he received for Collins to is to come up before Judge Kene- the Cleveland Club and assuming sau) Mountain F.andis, who, several Lajoie's contract. 31an&ger Mack years ago fined the Standard Oil believes that Lajoie has much good Company $2'J,000,000, on January base ball left in him and mil get it 20. One of the can-sen charged is out of him u-ith Jack Barry and that the contracts arc null and void. Stuffy Mclnnis playing on his The federal League especially flanks. Lajoie returns here after an asked that the National Commis­ absence of twelve years and will be sion be enjoined from trying to get a great popular idol. the players who hare gone to the Federal Lea-gue lack, to prevent them referring to the players as sires to deprive the Buffalo Club ef his serv­ "contract-jumpers." and to the ices. The Marsans and Chase cases are simi­ League as an "Outlaw League." lar, each player having by legal advice ter­ The suit teas fikd against the Na­ minated his contract by giving his club 10 tional League and its eight clubs, days' notice. In the Marsans case a tempor­ the American League and its eight ary injunction was granted and final hearing clubs, and against /'residents Tcncr, set for the Fall, after which Marsans went to of the \ational Leuijue; Johnson, his home in Cuba. In the Chase case a New- of the American York Court Judge dismissed the suit and se­ League; and verely scored the Organized Ball contract and Chairman August Herrmann. system. Since then the 10-days' clause has been eliminated from the major league long- term contracts which is a point in Marsans' favor. St. Louis Starts Legal Ball Boiling CINCINNATI, O., January 5. On Satur­ Organized Ball After Caldwell day, January 2, a suit was filed by the St. NEW YORK, January 5. In connection Louis National Club, in the United States Dis­ with, the New York Club sale talk about pitcher Caldwell's return helped. It is under­ trict Court here, for an injunction to restrain stood that an agent of the American League L«e Magee from playing with the Brooklyn has already interviewed Caldwell. and his re­ Club, of the Federal League, or any other port was so hopeful that the sale of the club club other than the St. Louis National Club. was closed soon after he was heard from. At A temporary, and later a permanent, injunc­ any rate a "line" on Cnldwell was obtained tion is asked for. Magce is made defendant before the deal was completed. Captain Hus- under his real name, Leo Hernschemeyer. It ton is willing to offer Caldwell a contract for is alleged he signed a contract after the regu­ more salary' than he agreed to accept from lar season last year to play for the Brooklyn the Bnffeds. Caldwell is anxious to come Federal Club while he was under contract back and it is said that he has agreed to join with the St. Louis Club for 1915. It is al­ the New Yorks ond take chances on legal ac­ leged in the petition that Magee signed a con­ tion by the Federals. One story is that tract on March 4, 1914, with the St. Louis "Slim" has not signed a regular federal National Club for 1914 and 1915; that he was League contract, but has some sort of a writ­ paid $4500 straight salary, $1500 additional CLARENCE H. ROWLAND ten agreement. Caldwell's New York con­ for signing these contracts, and $1200 bonus (For Skototi we Pap 5) tract contains the 10-days' release clause, as for the te*rn finishing third in the champion­ well a* the reserve clause, but Caldwell ne­ ship race. It is further stated that on No­ glected vember 11, 1914, Magee signed a contract to give the New York Club 10-days' with the Brooklyn Federal League Club, there­ notice, as did Chase and Marsans. by repudiating his contract with the St. Louis Virginia League Territorial Demand Nationals. Magee was served with notice of er Perritt are planning to make a return jump off the deal with Philadelphia for catcher the suit and taken before Judge Hollister. to the Cardinals. Perritt is seen almost daily Booin. RICHMOND, Va., January 5. The Vir­ The date for the hearing of the temporary in­ in company with President Britton. It is ginia League yesterday named $10,000 as the price it wanted for the surrender of territorial junction was then set for January 9, at 10 stated also that Perritt had a fist fight in a Marsans' Case Also Up o'clock. President Britton and Manager Hug- ST. LOUIS. Mo.. January rights in Richmond, where it is planned to local cafe last week with Manager Cakes, of 5. The next im­ place the Baltimore team, of the International gins, of the St. Louis Club, and Chairman portant base ball case in court will come up Herrmann. of the National Commission, were the Pittsburgh Federal League Club, during League. The price was fixed at a conference present in court. which Oakes was knocked down. Friends and here, in the United States Court, on January between the, owners of the Baltimore Club 18, when a final decision will be rendered in and the officials of the Virginia League, which acquaintance: intervened »nd hushed up the the case of Marsans. If Organized Ball wins Morn Contract-Jumping Coming whole affair before the police arrived. If was held here yesterday. The terms of the that case the Chicago American Club will go Virginia League will be submitted to thoM ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 5. According to Wingo returns to th« Cardinals he will be after the Buffalo Federal Club for Chase pot current here catcher Wingo and pitci- traded to Cincinnati. Th« l»tt«r will then call that the club wants the player, but that it it- Continued on seventh page SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 9, 1915 Herb Moran and Josh Devore. But this pair CINCINNATI IS ALL AGOG cut no more ice in the World's event than the colored vote in a New Orleans election! At Old Gen. Speculation Is Framing Up Lots that, after "Father Bill" got through his National League News of Deals Manager Hersog on the Ground littla lecture on "The Castaways," Redland gave a yelp of delight because it was proved .o A Little Gaze-Back at Charley Dooin's that speaking of Goats, there were ethers to camp. Altogether, things promise well for Career - The Old Town Wants "the besides the "Billy" chained in the Red back TO RETAIN PRE-EMINENCE IN the Superbas during the yard! NEXT FIVE YEARS. Redhead." __ MULFORDISM3 BALL PARKS We have had letters from two or three If nobody really wants that $6000 with players, all of whom think well of the pros­ By Ben Mnlfoid, Jr. which Mr. Charles E. Weeghman and Mr. pects of the Superbas for 1915, in a measure CINCINNATI, O., January 2. Yuletide in Walter Jump Johnson are playing battledore agreeing with Hugh Fullerton that they will Redland was filled as full of trade rumors and and shuttlecock, it could be put to good use The Boston Club's New Home to be contenders for the pennant. Ollie O'Mara good old Bug-stuff as a Buckeye field with by more than one Redbug. writes from St. Louis that his leg has mend­ daisies in the good old Summer time. On the Cincinnati needs a driver-in of rnns of the Excel Even the New York Polo ed splendidly and that he is already exercis­ day that Old Man '14 was gasping pat his swatting calibre of Sherwood Magee. ing and is in excellent shape already. He is last breath and while the town was getting Billy Evans is the Busy Boy of the Off- Grounds in the Matter of Space longing for the well-known bell to tinkle and ready to give a boisterous welcome to Young Season. Now that he isn't writing base ball promises to jump right in and help win the '15, Manager Herzog- "blew in.' 1 He was stuff he is refereeing boxing bouts! pennant if the pitchers show up to expecta­ two days behind the expected schedule and Al Cratty missed an infield chance when he and Public Accommodation. tions. J had been in Quakerdom with his hook all failed to remark that in wedding Miss Mar­ VETERAN JOHNNY HUMMEL baited for Big Fish that he failed to land. garet Dunn, Joe Conzelman, the young Pirate very frankly tells us that that Feds have been Once upon a time a red-headed gingery little pitcher, had Dunn well 1. BY A'. H. C. MITCHELL George Rice is not kind to a Cincinnati after with him with liberal offers, but up to cuss lived, moved, and hud his rations up fledgling. The Chicagoan calls Lee Magee the BOSTON,.^Mass., January 4. The new date he has turned them down. John is bas- East End way, in the bailiwick which gave "Freshest player in the profession." gronnds of the Boston National League Club, ketballing out at Springfield, Mass., and got the Ewings of past memory "Buck" and Odd how some folks are throwing con­ in Allston, will be the largest in the country a big send-off from a paper down that way Long John to Balldom. Fame had not yet niption fits because the Reds have a manager regarding his fine I career since he joined the tapped at the door. In those old days Char­ in size and seating capacity, John told at length what pitch­ in C. Herzog who has lasted more than one and will cost more than any Brooklyns. ley Dooin had never set foot in an automobile. season. base ball plant yet construct­ ers he found 'hardest to hit and named, among He was lucky enough to catch a street car. Ernest Dieh!, who has won the uniform of ed, President James E. Gaff- others, Alexander, Matty, Rudolph, James and Sometimes he walked. This Dooin lad was as both Red and Pirate for the love of the game, ney said after a discussion our own Jeff Pfeffer. John says that with full of pepper as a hot tomale, real Mexican is the president of Cincinnati's Independent these. Archer, Daubert, Evers, Maranville, style, and he was gathered into the net of Semi-Professional Association. Ernie made a of the plans by the Board of Zimmerman, Wheat, Leach and Burns would the Fleischmanns for service with their Moun­ Directors last week. Forty- All-National team, and we think good run for County Clerk as the Democratic two thousand two hundred and be the best tain A. 0., up in the Adirjndacks. That old nominee, but lost the political game. John is about right. It would not surprise team of crackerjacks was run oy these young One of the yarns of the week made Char­ eighty-two seats will be pro­ us to see Hummel managing the Newark In­ millionaires Julius and Max as a sort of vided, he said. Of these, 16,- dians this year. ley Deal a possible Red. Not much stock 931 will be in a one-story Summer diversion. Going into base ball the was taken in the story. grandstand, so constructed PITCHER FRED TONEY, real thing was as remote from their minds It is encouraging to note the promises held that a second deck. may be drafted from Louisville; is another player as is a declaration of war against anybody by out for Charley Brown, the pitching recruit Uncle Sam, with "Woodie 1 ' Wilson in Un­ from the Southern League. He possesses one added later; 18,015 will be who is exceedingly frank in. his response to cle's corner. At that time, Miller Huggins la*. E. Gaflney built in the bleachers back of a letter asking his views regarding the fu­ good quality for a twirler and that is an first and third bases, admis- ture. Toney, who is the same lad who pitch­ was also ripening in the samo environment ability to sting the old pill. sion to which will be. _ 50 cents,. and 5335 ed for Chicago some years ago, declares tha*. with Dooin. The Red Club men of those Stories from Everywhere seem to indicate seats will be provided to the right centre field he would rather play with the Feds for cigar­ old days wouldn't have given either "The that 1915 is not going to be a very fat Happy for the 25-cent patrons. Centre field limits ette money than the salary the Brooklyn Club Rabbit" or "The Redhead" a chance to rise New Year for scouts. will be 400 feet from the home plate and 460 is offering him. He declares the club is "too and shine for either love, money, or shoe­ And it might also be said that war playi feet from the grandstand. There will be vir­ cheap." Toney forgets that he is a minor strings. This week it has been said by Dame that Gen. Sherman thing with base ball in­ tually no "sun field." The grounds will be leaguer under the interpretation of big league Rumor that Manager Herzog put Demosthenes terests. laid out to face the Northwest, so that the sun procedure and will have to deliver the goods on the bum as an orator, but even then failed When Johnny Kling comes marching to glare will not be strong in any of the out­ before he can expect to get Ty Cobb's or C. to pry this same Dooin loose frooi the Phila­ Redland next week to play billiards with Mathewson's salary. delphia moorings, although the Quakers have Charles Le Gros the chances are that he'll field positions. The playing field is- to be sunk handed "C." his managerial bonnet and 15 feet below the street level, after the fash­ MANAGER ROBINSON sing "Home, Sweet Home" in a can't-I-have- ion of the Yale bowl. President Gaffney shown him to a back seat. Funny how the a-contract sort of way. Bounced that the Walpole street grounds, the was openly enthusiastic about his prospects Home Talent so often has to go away to win a It is awfully easy to start players coming home of the National League Club for nearly and expressed the opinion that the Superbas reputation. "The Redhead" isn't as young your way by the Speculation Route, but most half a century, have been sold to a trust com­ would be in the race for the flag if the play- as he once was, but he is worth a carload lot of 'em are sidetracked. Heinie "Zim," Jim, pany. The work of dismantling the property Archer and Gabby Cravath were all listed as already has begun. The South End base ball Cincinnati possibilities in the Red Dream grounds last week passed out of the hands of Book this week. Wake up! the Boston National League Club. No longer f will they be the scene of the national pastime. Warm and Melting Words The purchaser is the Mercantile Real Estate ' HOT SPRINGS PASSE Trust Company, represented by George S. Smith, former president of the Boston Cham By Walter Trumbull her of Commerce, and Almon J. Furbush. The The Pittsburgh Club, No Longer Enamored loan of $200,000 secured on a mortgage from Ah, bitter cold indeed it was in old Chicago town. of the Arkansas Resort as a Training President George B. Dovey, of the Boston Na­ The streets were long white carpets whore the snow had drifted down; tional League Club, November 28, 1906, by While frosted windows sparkled as if every pane was set Place, Is Now Seeking Another Location Messrs. A. H. Soden and W. A. Conant, was With jewels, and above them, from each building's parapet, PITTSBURGH, Pa., January 2. Mana­ cleared up, so that the Boston National League Gleamed and glistened icy streamers, lighted by the sun to vie Club now has nothing more to ,lo with the With the colors shown by rainbows aa they loop across the sky; ger Clarke, of the Pirates, yesterday an­ property on Walpole street. In lamenting the But at two points in the city all the snow was swept away, nounced that he would take only 30 players passing of the old South End grounds, Ralph Melted, as the starless darkness melts at the approach of day, on the training trip. Apropos to this there McMillan, of the Boston "Journal," said: And huge puddles steamed and simmered, boiled and bubbled at each tpot; is good reason for believing that the Pirates "The glory that was the glory of Boston's For the temperature was torrid; e'en the sidewalks there were hot. have trained at Hot Springs, Ark., for the greatest base ball years has departed. With "Can it be that two volcanoes, hidden through the ages past, last time. While no definite decision has been it has gone from our midst the era of intimate Have grown active," we inquired, "hurst their shroud of earth at lastl" association between hleacherite and player, the "That is not the explanation," volunteered a rabid fan; reached, it is known that the club officials halcyon day when the humblest could reach "There's where Johnson spoke of Gilmore; hero's where Gllmore spoke of Ban.'U> are seeking another place, and that offers over the fence and touch the very uniform of from places in Florida and Georgia now are tie most exalted stars." being considered seriously. Business Manager en showed the proper spirit, got on their of some of the backstops wno have nicked in Jack Dailey will Mart out on a BROOKLYN BUDGET toes »nd kept gotng all the way. Whether at the Red captain's office and drawn fat TOUR OF INVESTIGATION, this i» a left-handed slap at the 1914 doing*. checks so many times since Cinciniati over­ his purpose being to look over those places w» cannot say, but it sounds like it. Still. looked him in the Long Ago! offered as training camps. Dailey will visit President Ebfaets Pleased With the Daytona "Robby" is a generous soul and far be it RED DEAL TALK probably half a dozen cities, starting in Geor­ gia and working his way down into Florida. Training Camp After Personal Inspection from ui to intimute that he would take a Old Gen. Speculation had the run of th« It is intimated that the officials of certain Players Enthusing Over the Team's crack at the past when, the future looked so Red Shop during the week. Once more cities have offered the club officials a bonus, bright. "Robby" will very likely be in our "Rog" Bresnah&ti dropped in. The Chicago whereas at Hot Springs everything obtained Prospjcts. midst soon to prepare for the Daytona hike Cub-man has shown a fondness for Cincin­ nati scenery since his managerial preferment. must be paid for. Last season and the season and decide on the players he will take on the He has made no bones about his desire to before the average cost of the training cam­ By Abe Yager trek. Some will go by boat and some would put a Chicago label on Heinie Groh. Indeed, paign at the Arkansas resort was $8000 per BROOKLYN, January 4. The camp of the rather walk than sail, but all will get there it is now believed that the Phils would also season. The New York Club and others which Superbas at Daytona this year is going to be somehow. like to snag him. As a matter of fact, the TRAIN IN TEXAS come class. Instead of being housed in one infielder which Manager McGraw tossed in for receive subsidies from the towps where they high-class hotel. "Robby" and his tourists good measure has become the bright star oi locate, but this isn't the only reason why tho will have the choice of three up-to-date hos- MANAGERS OPPOSED the Porktown constellation. "The Rajah" Pirate officials are anxious to make a change. telries in which to get their three-per-day with didn't get to see Herzog. The delay in the During the past several seasons the weather feathers knee deep and balmy breezes to arrival of the latter rather upset the calcula­ encountered at Hot Springs hasn't been of the make sleep a comfort. The Prince George, Team Pilots Who Fear That the New tions of the Cub leader and about all he had best, and it may be that this fact has some­ Despland and Schmidt's hotels will house the Team Limit Rule Will Hamper Team an opportunity to inspect was some of Garry thing to do with the desire of President Drey- Brooklyn squad, which will be equally di­ Herrmann's Christmas presents and Jack Ry­ fuss to make a change. As has been stated, vided among the three because the squad will i Strengthening Efforts. der. Meanwhile Miller Huggins was likewise the preliminary training work will be done at lie too big to be entertained comfortably in within call. As soon as Manager Herzog Dawson Springs, Ky., which place was visited any one of them owing to the influx of mil­ By Janws Wolf finally landed, "The Rabbit" made connec­ by the Pirates for the first time last Spring. lionaires and heiresses about the time the Su­ was a four-hour gab-fest, after perbas are due at PHILADELPHIA, Pa., January 2. Most tion. There FLORIDA LATEST MECCA of the managers in attendance at the National which the sign of "Nothing Doing" was hung THE FLORIDA RESORT. League meeting were very outspoken against up. This was a disappointment all around, be­ Florida will entertain more major league Boss Ebbets was so impressed with the the 21-player rule passed Tuesday. Everyone cause each manager would have been delighted base ball teams next Spring than ever before. attractions offered him by the Daytonans that voiced the opinion that it would work hard- to make their own fan-constituencies a New The reason is that Florida is eager and willing he immediately signed a five-years' lease on ship on the teams and afto would mean a Year's gift of the other fellow's stars! One to give certain concessions that the cities of the ball park they are building there. The general exodus of young players who might of the Red pitchers who is counted on (he other States cannot grant. The European War president got back home from his trip in become stars by associations with the major Bargain Counter, is Rube Benton. Neither has kept the great army of American tourists time to spend New Year's with the folks and leagues, but could not be held because of the the Rube nor Bert Niehoff are likely to be at home this Winter, and Florida seems to be he was greatly enthused over the Spring prac­ new ruling. John MrQraw was especially bit­ seen in red hose next season. Under a man­ in line for more than its share of the diverted tice prospects. He thinks the climatic con­ ter against the rule. He said that he had ager who could knock the foolishness out of trade. Apparently there are not enough Na­ him, Benton might prove a star come-again. tional and American League teams to fill the ditions and accommodations at Daytona will signed 44 players for next year, 16 of them orders. Towns are bidding against one another not only prove beneficial, but that the stay TO LONG-TERM* CONTRACTS, And it wouldn't be surprising to see Niehoff there will prove financially successful. The fulfill some of the hopes that were centered on so spiritedly that the magnates are assured new ball park in which left him only a leeway of five players ihim when he- was considered the biggest whale of training expenses before they set out. to pick from the new crop. He asserted that caught in the draft of the Autumn of '13. COURSE OF ERECTION it was next to impossible for him to select the The causes of fiert'« fall-off last season are NOT A TIGHT WAD will seat 2000 spectators and Ebbets is sore five best from the army of others in so short a mnny and none of them serious enough to it will be crowded every time the Superbas time as the rule allows. At present, the Na­ prevent him from proving himself a Luminary play. He points out that including Ormonde tional League has signed 272 players, of which with a capital "L." John J. McGraw Much Too Generous for and surroundings, Daytona will have a popu­ New York has 44; Pittsburgh, 45; Boston, lace of 40,000 to draw from and as most of 29; Philadelphia, 28; Brooklyn, 32; Cincin­ SPEAKING OF" REP CASTAWAYS His Own Good. this populace is of the sport-loving persuasion nati. 30; Chicago, 35, and St. Louis, 32. This It is ultra-fashionable in many quarters to Manager John McGraw, of the New York and willing to pay big league prices for any­ will mean that on May 1 the eight clubs will give Cincinnati the herse-langh because so Giants, is said to be the most generous man thing they want, the returns are likely to be have to get rid of 104 players. Where these many "good ones" have been turned adrift in base ball. He always has a nickel for the up to big league form. men will go is very doubtful, as the minor as N. G. here only to blossom as peaahes in needy. His acquaintances affirm that a story THE NEW PARK, leagues are retrenching to the limit and have other Gardens of the Gods. No one can deny of distress will always make him dig into his come out flat-footed for smaller salaries, such the soft impeachment that the Red Club has jeans. "I'll bet he gives away something like according to Ebbets, will be better than the money in fact that erstwhile big leaguers will invited itself to many a feast at which only $2000 a year," said a base ball writer re­ average Seen in the South, the plans calling lemons were served! But there are others. cently, "and it is especially tnie when the for up-to-date arrangements in the shape of HARDLY BE ATTRACTED. Bill Phelon lamped the Braves in a retro­ team is South in the Spring. There may be a grass field, shower baths, hot and cold, and The managers contend that the new rule will spective way during the final days of the woman standing at the gate of the park when all the other luxuries demanded by big league soon send players' salaries down to a place month and when he got through, the elect the team leaves for the hotel. She will tell ball players. In addition, it is two miles uuthought of by the present day performers. at the Redbug Clob threw oat their chests and McGraw that her husband played with him or from the hotels where the players are to be Also, they contend that the class of ball now felt better. Of course, the two brilliants of against him years ago, and he never fails to located, giving them plenty of leg work before being shown will not be reached. As the the Boston campaign Hank Gowdy and Dick help her. He deals out dollar bills without and after practice. Rain will have no effect American League also will cut down its list Eudolph were cast adrift by John J. Mc­ a second thought. There are many persons on the work-outs, as the sandy soil will ab­ of players there will be many men looking for Graw as tried and found wanting. Nearly entirely dependent on him, broken down ball sorb the wetness before the athletes have a work at any coit is the prediction of the every man of the World's Champions is a players, "players' widows and others. Very chance to make op their mind* to hustle back man»geri. cart-off and two ex-Beds were among them seldom doe* a« fail to hear a story of woe,'* JATOJARY 9, 1915 SPORTING LIFE

draw a daisy. He w»s soused on every PITTSBURGH PENNINGS corner of his frame. Meanest things my imagination evolved were uncorked. Topped Corsairs' by a flare head, the verbal attack tickled tho Leader Will Make Sefection of Pi­ disgruntled "Good." editor, and he actually said, Spalding's rates Training Camp This Spring Ex­ OUT hibition Dates Already Clinched Chat About War Acts. THE BOSTON BRAVES January Base Ball By A. E. Ontty Will Not Send Coanolly to Philadelphia as PITTSBURGH, Pa., January -i. With the Part of the Magee Deal Work on the ..I9I5-. Record turn of the new year base ball activity reigns in the Pittsburgh Nationals' headquarters. New Ball Park to Be Pushed Through It's time to forget last rage and start in for Kdlted by John B, Foster, detains a history of Uie past year In base ball, official records and reriew of Rapidly. season in all leagues. Hall of Pune selections, recants, of previous years, miscellaneous records and pictures next. Col. Dreyfuss admits that never since of world series scwtes and playera and champion teams. he located in Pittsburgh, 15 years ago last A new addition this yrar la the CTM.AEOE SKCTION containing records of the past season In the princi­ Tuesday, have preliminary plans been in bet­ By A. H. 0. Mltchell pal college*!, notes of th« game In the rollesre arena, records of dual series between prominent colleges, ter shape. No players to sign really no BC^TON, Mass., January 4. We are all pictures of leading college teams, worry in any phase. Even if no practice still guessing on what Boston players will Ftr tale by all newsdealers, sporting goods dealers, department stores and all ' camp has been decided upon the acceptance figure in the deal by which Sherwood Magee Spaldlng stores, or will be sent postpaid upon receipt of ^ of that detail is a mere matter of form. The, comes to the Braves. As we understand it club lease on Whittington Park, Hot Springs, here the illness of President Baker has de­ PRICE 25 CENTS btill holds. Besides the management has two layed the completion of the deal. President Sofid for Spalding's new Spring and Summer Catalogue. Few on r*qtiMt< other resorts to fall back upon in event of a Gaffney has given no hint as to which play­ determination that a shift is liable to be ers he will let go to the Phillies. but he has beneficial. It's up to Captain Clarke to said that Joe Connolly, the little outfielder, A. G. SPALDING & BROS. choose a rendezvous this Spring. F. Clifford will not he of the number. Conaolly cumo, to New York Washington Birmingham is fully aware of the advantages and defects the Braves just before the season of 1913 Newark Atlanta Columbia of the Ozark valley. If he decides that Opened. Ho played with Montreal the year Philadelphia Chicagu Louisville A CHANGE OF PASTURE before and Griffith tried him out the following Bostuu St. Louis Kaiuan City Spring. StallinKs was badly off for outfield- Pittsburgh Milwaukee New Orleans is good for sheep and writes Col. B. to make ers when he first took hold of the Braves and Buffalo Indianapolis Dallas a shift, that step won't be difficult, for the Connolly was the first new blood he was able Syracuse Detroit San Francisco club has tentative agreements with the les­ to get hold of. Connolly joined the team in Kochester Cincinnati Portland sors of two parks other than Hot Springs. Baltimore Cleveland Sydn« Bristol Richmond as it was working its way North. Montreal Toronto Edinburgh They have been inspected and it won't be Hq played against Richmond that afternoon Gliesaw necessary to send a man to look them over. and has been with the club ever since. He No one knows just why there should be talk has improved a lot under Stallings and ac­ of moving from Hot Springs, because in 15 cording to the averages is the only .300 hitter pilgrimages to that spa with ra.re, exceptions among the regulars on the team. However, he If the deal goes through, George Wiltse is propitious weather has been served, and the was allowed to bat against right-handed pitch­ to be made manager and general tutor of any THE BRUSH FORTUNE Buccos come North in the finest of fettle. ers only for the greater part of the seas^p promising talent sent him by Head Master However, there is such a thing as going too and that undoubtedly helped his average a bit. often to one haven. Spring trips, in addition McGraw. Most of the major league clubs Appraisal of the Deceased Owner of the to getting men ready for athletic maneuvers, GAFFNEY IX GEORGIA now have -farms and in order to keep up with New York National League Club Reveal are also a grand advertising* medium. The President Gaffney has gone down to Had­ the prevailing fashion, the Giants should have latter is a factor of importance. There isn't dock,-Ga., to visit his manager and ha« taken one. too. The Red Sox have Providence, the Some Facts About the Prolit Reaping of a team in the big shows that makes self-sus­ two Boston newspaper men with him. They Athletics had Baltimore, the White Sox were The Senior League's Most Valuable Club taining Southern tours. No matter how many are James C. O'Leary, of the "Globe," and quite partial to Wichita, managed dandy by Frank exhibition dates they may dabble in, Edward McGrath, of the "Post." Both are Isbell, the old Windy City the balance is on the wrong side of the led­ loyal rooters for the Braves and they will idol; while Cleve­ Special to "Sporting Life" ger when the team reaches its Northern doubtless have a fine time down on Stalling' land lately acquired the Cleveland American The transfer tax appraisal ot the estate of stamping grounds. plantation. Before leaving for the South Mr. Association team, and Mr. Somers' secretary 'ohn T. Brush, chief owner of the New York SELECTION DUE SOON Gaffney said that all the details in regard to has quite a difficult job remembering which National League Base Ball Club, who died the real estate transaction involving the old players are on the American League team and \oveinber 26, l'J12. was filed on Thursday and Captain Clarke's decision as to a point of South End grounds and the new park had which are on the American Association roster, mobilization for 1915 will not be made for been completed. In the agreement it was as changes are frequent. shows that his entire estate, was worth $470.- a fortnight. Cap's last communication from specified that the old grounds could not be .02. Of this amount his stock ia the National Akron, received Saturday, informed his execu­ used by the new purchasers for base ball exhibition Company, which operates the tive that he was having his molars braced by purposes. Thus passes out of life the oldest THE CHICAGO Jiants, consisting of 1306 shares, is valued at a tooth "doc." It was a 10 days' job, there­ league grounds in the country. Plans for CUBS 1348,702. Counsel for the Brush estate val­ fore he would lay low for that period. Right THE NEW GROUNDS ued the stock at only $130,BOO, which is tho here it's wise to bring np the matter of a Will Not Be Strengthened By Way of >ar value, but Appraiser John T. Martin fixed team roll. Clarke has scanned his list and have not been completed by the architect, but he figure at $267 a share on the showing of manipulated the snickersee, but the news are expected soon. Work on the plant will Trades, No Club Being Willing to Deal he profits made by the club. Tho share of hasn't been given out. Last week a news­ not begin before the Spring. Mr. Gaffney, Evenly The Future of Ex-Manager Mrs. Elsie Brush, the widow, il appraised at paper man printed his guess of the eligibles who is a contractor, says there is nothing in 5134,315, and the same value is set on tho . for sifting. Meeting Col. Barney a day later starting outdoor work in Winter. You might O'Day. shares of her two daughters, Eleanor Brush the young man chirruped, "What do you get a few good days and then bad weather Uempstead and Natalie Lombard Brush. think of my roster of try-outs!" Dreyfuss would put a stop to activity. He believes in By I. E. Sanborn chuckled this response: "You've got a sur­ having everything ready and then putting THE POLO GROUNDS LEA8M prise coming to you. 1 ' This reply made a through the job with a rush. "The punch" CHICAGO, Ills., January 3. Manager executed between the club, and Miss Harriet news item and the paragrapher didn't over­ counts in building operations just as much as Bresnahan made one more effort last week to ^oogan, owner of the Polo Grounds property, look its publication. From a fine source it is it does in fighting or in base ball, according put over a deal with the Cincinnati,Club and is attached to the papers, and shows that for gleaned that some recruits and also first-line to the owner of the Braves. failed. Roger gave up trying to get Heinie 21 years, beginning in 1911, the club will pay men mentioned in the Groh to play second base for the Cubs and S50.000 a year rental. Tha balance sheet of '"RABBIT" MARANVILLE went after a. Red pitcher instead. It looked HOME JOURNALIST'S SELECTION has concluded :he National Exhibition Company, made up his vaudeville engagement and pretty good fur a time, but when Hanager on December 31, 1912, a few days after Mr. were released or swapped some time since, but announces that he will go down to Stallings' Henog went to Cincinnati and took a look at plantation Brush died, shows that the total assets of the only insiders were onto the fact. Publication in a few days. The little fellow the list of names Roger had offered in ex­ lub were $506,502, of which $285,157 was will come in due time. Screening develop­ has had a busy time of it since the season change for" a good pitcher he turned down the closed what with the value of Hie new grandstand, and $29,742 ments may be a war measure. Who knows ? getting married and going proposition. Bresnahan did not disclose the of the old grandstand. Players' equipment The writer makes this utterance because he on the stage, and writing for the newspapers. name of the slabman he was after, but ad­ He is in fine condition and looking forward to was valued at $1416 and the club had $149,- heard a report that 0. B. recently unearthed mitted it was one of four men Ames, 'Ben- 625 invested in New York City bonds. The a cleverly laid ruse to land the address of another good season on the diamond. At the ton, Doughiss and Schneider. Most people office of the Boston Club it was announced lub also held a note of the Boston National every man under contract to the majors. Un­ guessed it was Benton or Ames. Having a League Club f«r $4000. The profits of the der the guise of big write-ups, with photos that the signed contract of pitcher Eugene pretty good southpaw in Vaughn it is more Cocreh:im had been received. He was one of than likely club for the 14 months previous were $179,- to flank the same, a man in each city impor­ Bresnahan wanted his former 736, and there was a .surplus of $254,012. tuned officers of O. B. teams to furnish him the few Boston players that were not signed team-mate, Leon Ames. However, it looks as with home addresses of their tossers. John early last season. Though not what might be if all chance for a deal was off. THE STATEMENT OF THE INCOME considered Dailey hesitated and next day "had the pleas­ a "regular" pitcher this Texan PHELAN ALL RIGHT '.or the 14 months showed the following re­ ure of shaking hands with himself, for some is known to have plenty of stuff. He worked ceipts: Championship games, $491,365; ex* one somewhere dug up an official circular re- in very few games last season. A letter from Art Phelan brought cheer to libition games, $8734; training trip games, uted to have been promulgated by J. A. G., of the Cub camp because the youug infielder an­ $6618, and rental of grounds, $42,546, mak­ ?. B. renown, urging the gathering of these nounced that he had recovered his health and ing a total of $549,264. The World's Series statistics, together with the nature of this would be ready for duty next season. If that. THE GIANTS'" is true he c*n receipts were $110,271, and the expenses and that man's contract, whether it had the plug the hole at second base $15,932, making a total income of $644,196. 10-days* clause in or out, etc. Hereafter and Bresnahan's quest for a successor to Sweeney is The expenses for the period were $464,460, there will be no open sesame to hibernating McGraw's Work of Reconstruction Not Yet over. Phelan was laid up most of made up of the following: Players purchased, quarters of O. B. boys. last season with sickness of a malarial na­ Bearing Visibl: Fruit The Effort to Land ture, which robbed him of a lot of weight and less those sold, $5700; training trip expenses, CENSORS ARE ACTIVE used him up pretty generally. $14,601; salaries and bonuses, $166,832; Lobert Prodigious But Unavailing to Date The sickness traveling expenses, balls, tickets, War tidings are getting scarcer daily. Cen­ refused to yield to any old kind of treatment, etc., $38,- but this Winter 701; National League assessment, $4000, and sors draw the line closer as the time for com­ By Harry Dix Cole seems to have put Phelan on depreciation bat nears. Koney's cause celebre was spoken his feet again, for he wrote that he is getting of new grandstand, $82,308. of only once last week. This NEW YORK, N. Y,. January 4. -Now that back all his weight and strength and is going QUITE A GOLD MINE happened in the publicity accompanying a fan-fest started at headquarters by a bug negotiations for to run everybodv away from that second-base The profits for the three years prior to Mr, mentioning the unfortunate financial dm- the sale of the New York Americans has job. somewhat abated, it Brush's death were: 1910 season, $68,068; barassment of Charles Somers, a generous is quite probable the JIMMY ARCHER lost-season $15,961; 1911 season, $76.518; patron of America's grand game. Somers ac­ Giants' manager will see fit to spring a regu­ lar "big league" deal very soon. Hans Lo­ found the rigors of an unusually sever Chi­ .Vorld's Series, $75,507; 1912 season, $84,- companied Byron B. Johnson when the latter, cago Winter too much for him nnd hiked for 803; World's Series, $94,932. Dividends of in his famous raid on the Corsairs of 1902, bert, third -baseman of the Phillies, is his objective point, and Stock, Bescher and Grant Orfflond, Jf'la., last week. lie has been spend­ $47,820 were paid in 1910, but nothing was made a hurried descent on the garbage ele­ ing his Winters in Florida, where he has an paid in the two following years. A report by vator of the Hotel Lincoln to escape the are said to be the bait he is dangling before the eyes of Pat Moran, successor to Chawles option on a bungalow each season, but con­ Joseph P. Day, the real estate expert, as to minions of the Pittsburgh Club. "It was in templated staying North this year and selling the value of the Polo Grounds lease states the Lincoln that the 1'Vds signed Koney last Dooiu. Stallings. not satisfied with the ac­ quisition of Magee, is also on Lobert's trail automobiles. The combination of bad busi­ that the rental is exorbitant, since the land Summer," ejaculated a veteran who knew ness and bad weather proved too much for is assessed at only $195,000 and the market more than the rest of his company. Koney's nnd is making strong efforts to land the dis­ the backstop contented Phillie star. It is and lie will stick to the balmy value is only $770,000. He said that such case has been threshed out to a standstill, but loafing until training time. Then he will be rent could be obtained only from a base ball in case any person seeks an argument just AN OPEN SECRET right handy to Tampa. club. let them drop into the Bandits' headquarters that Lobert wants to come to the Giants, as he HANK O'DAY'S PLANS and speak of Lee Magee's plunge to the is a personal friend of McGraw's and accom­ Brookfeds. The writer did it Saturday and I ran»across Hank O'Day. former Cub man­ MODEST MR. GAFFNEY panied the Giants on the latter's tour of the ager, the other day pot this response from a diamond denizen, world last Winter. While McGraw, as usual, and asked him what he who talked emphatically in this groove: "New had in mind for next season and he said it is rather reticent on the subject, he admits was too early to think about that. Any The President of Boston National League hat that Lee doesn't play a game with the he might be able to use Hans, and that rather one Keds." The wager denied him. the youni? of three leagues could use him and well af- Club Gives Stallings All Credit. than see him shipped to the bushes, he would fcrd to add him to its umpire staff, but it is man spouted something about Magee's pact consent to take him into the Giant fold. At Jim Uaffney, owner of the World's Cham­ with the Cards that looks potent and mutual probable O'Day would prefer an American least, that was the general drift of his state­ League berth t'o one on the Nationals' staff pion Boston National League Club, has re­ enough to hold him in any court of the land. ment. Once more hearts are all a-flutter in fused to accept the title of ' "The Man Who NUGGETS on account of the kidding he would get from the Giants' ranks and several of the players the players. The Federal League also would Never Gave Up." He says that to Manager George J. Buckles writes from Portland, most threatened with being traded are said like O'Day. and has a vacancy for him. Stallings belongs all of the credit for the hon­ to have been seen ors of the Boston team, and his own continu­ Me., to say my remark about Marty O'Toole JOHN M. WARD'S CLAIM having a rheumatic arm interests him because IN EARNEST CONSULTATION ance in the game. Said he the other day: that he recalls M. J. O'T. when he served for the with Prof. Josh Devore, trying to learn the the Federal league had grabbed "70 big "There was i time Mrly in the rear when that team Brockton Shoemakers. "August days suit secret of getting leaguers" needs a little attention, seems to looked to me likn tho WOT* combtnaUou ot bojl pl«j- oneself traded to a World's me ers ever eatherwt O'Toole and he went like a house on fire in Championship team. If Lobert is snared by It is all right to make "big talk" and together. They went to Brooklyn that month. Scan his dog days count," says write press-agent stuff, but it ought to be early in the Mummer and lost the ftrst game by a hi« the locals George Burns will ,tontinue in the kept score. I went to see the second g»roe. The Dodffers Buckles. The Portlander also avers that the outfield until further notice. This is inside within reason. There arc not more than Chicago Americans got a dandy in Ed Klep- "70 big leaguers" in all three of the so-called simply wiped up thn lot with my team. When the information and must not be disclosed before "major leagues." Of course, if John Ward snore wx something like 15 to 2 in faror ot Uie Dodg­ Itr. He will be major league timber in a the 1915 season is well under way. We trust ers I had enough. I got out of my semt and jumped short time. vou to keep calls any one who ever wore a major league it dark. There has been some uniform (whether or not he made good) for the nearest exit. On the wiy 1 met Herman Mulford's tale of Phil Powers' demise stirs ialk of the Giants buying the Jersey City a Nicker&m. 'Say.'whan you see Stallings tell him 19 my memory to nearly three decades ago. A "big leaguer" and also includes all the vet­ take that ball club aucl Internationals and transferring that team to erans who have been discarded from the ma­ dump it into the ocean.' 1 cub base ball reporter then, I worked for a Syracuse. Of course, the idea would be to use said. The Braves sot an awful beating that day. managing editor who was a downright fan. jors in recent years, he probably could make but the next day they won. and they won again and that club as a farm for the excess of the "37 up a list of 70 such^players in the Powers umpired a game here that didn't suit varieties" the local Federal again, and finally tlwy won the pennant and the club has signed for next League. But I took a careful look at the Wnrld'* Cliarapirtnehip. the monarch. "Roast him hard" was the season and which it will be George Stalling!! certainly de­ order of the angry managing editor. Pars- roster of the Federals, including all the recent serves the title of Miracle Man, for no roan other than graphers had to be obedient then or hunt an- FORCED TO DISPOSE OF acquisitions, and could not find any justifies a mlrade worker could have whipped that team 1 6%v th«J berth. Maybe the poor arbiter didn't in complying with the 21-pl»yer limit rule. lion for Ward's claim. , in June into a worM twatar ta OcWber." SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 9, 191? sociation. Siebold, who is a right-hander, is PHILADELPHIA'S DEAL possessed of terrific speed- In three games "Socks" struck out 45 roen,^humbling Med- Three Capable Young Players Secured ford, Moorestown and Delanco. It is believed What Every Ball the Player Phillies ha*e a string Needs- From the New on him. York Club in Exchange The Phillies are beginning to arrange their for Robert Two Boston Players Yet to exhibition games for the Spring. Two already set are for April 11 and 12. They -will both Come as Part of the Magee Deal. be played with the champion Providence Club, a Sweater of the International league, the first at Rocky By Thomas D. Richter Point, as the date falls on Sunday. The Spalding Reversible Col­ PHILADELPHIA, Pa., January 5. Presi­ lar Button Front Sweater is a dent Baker, and Manager Mor»n, of the Phil- favorite among ball players. lies, yesterday afternoon put through the »ost BRAVES' BIG ASSET It is also an ideal sweater beneficial deal that the local club has been .a for the Hunter, Automobilist, party to since the notable sw»p with Cincin­ The Members of the World's Champion Golfer. Used by Pugilists as nati some years ago that brought Lobert and Team Did Not Shine Individually and Paskert here. Strangely enough the trade it helps"reduce weight. Baker and Moran made also involved Lobert, Owe Their Remarkable Success Largely This sweater has a high col­ the Quaker third bateman having been handed to Team Work. __ lar that may be turned down to New York in exchange for third baseman quickly changing into the neat- Milton Stock, pitcher Al Demaree and catch By William G. Weart estform of but*~n frontsweat- er Jack Adams, a recruit. The Phillies oh PHILADELPHIA, Pa., January 2, 1915. er. Supplied n my color. tain three hustling young ball players who What makes a champion base ball warn! Is ought to nil holes in the Phillies' defense, it slugging, first-class fielding, spee.d on the Price'810.00 each and give nothing but a big-priced, salary-mad bases, team work, generalship, the never-say- Other fine sweaters at $3.00, $7.50, and discontented ball player, who has un­ die spirit, excellent pitching or fine backstop J6.50. W.OO, $5.50, Jo.OO, 14.00 each. All of doubtedly passed his prime and has been work? The natural supposition is that to Hpaldlng Quality. peddling win ft championship We pride ourselves on the fact that his services about the country for a team must have a com­ we have supplied nearly a'l the big lea­ a month. The trade was effected yesterday bination of all these things. The answer, guers with their sweaters lor a number afternoon, when the stockholders of the Phil- though, would not fit in with the reason why _ uf years. lies met in tu«ir offices here for their annual the Boston Braves won the National League j| Write for our lllu: trated Calalcgue. election. The championship during the past season. Fig- [ ^ PRELIMINARIES OF THE TRADE ures prove that the Bravea were not the ~ best in th«ir league in hitting, fielding, driv'- A. G. SPALDING had all been prepared by President Baker in ing out hits for extra bases, or in stealing fa BROS. New York last week. Manager McGraw, of bases. Despite their failure to thine in the the Giants, gave Baker a list of 18 ball play­ averages, Stallings' team walked off with the New York Cincinnati Louisville Denver ers from which he was to pick three players, National League pennant. Therefore, much Newark, N. J. Baltimore Kansas City Salt Lake City while the New York Club bound itself to also credit must be given to the pitching, the Philadelphia Washington Minneapolis London give a sum of money to seal the trade. This spirit of the combination, its team work and , Boston Pittsburgh St. Paul Bristol list contained six pitchers, four catchers, four the generaslhip. It was in things Buffalo Atlanta San Francisco Liverpool innelders and four outfletders, or virtually all THAT CANNOT Rochester Chicago Seattle Birmingham of the veteran players of the Giants who are BE KATED Syracuse St. Lonis Los Angeles Manchester tied to long contracts. It included Murray in mere figures that carried the Braves to Albany Milwaukee Portland, Ore. Glasgow and Bescher, the outflelders. Yesterday Mo- the front. It has been charged against the Detroit Cleveland New Orleans Montreal ran looked over the list and checked off the Phillies that one of the reasons why they Indianapolis Columbus Dallas Toronto three young players, Stock, Demaree and could not win a pennant was that the play­ Paris Sydney Edinburgh Adams as the men he wanted, giving as his ers were heavy footed. They did not shine reason for passing the veterans that he is as base stealers. "The Phillies need more IIIIEl endeavoring to build up a young ball clnb and ! speed," declared the fans and critics. The would" have' no use for" a lot- of- old- - player*.- '• guccesg Of tne Braves, though, proves that a At the same time it was announced that the championship can be won without having marked, "that there was something which hap­ place that had been selected as a training camp for players to come here from Boston wonders m base stealers. The Braves stole pened in a World's Series once that I took as the Dodgers. The Platrm?ih Squire has gone into) fewer bases last season than any team in the a lucky sign, ecstasies over the possibilities of that particular spot. IN EXCHANGE FOR MAGEE and it came through, too. It So impressed was the president National League. They could show a total w.is back in 1905, and of the Brooklyn Club were perfectly satisfactory to the Phillies, of only 139 steals, as against 224 by Cincin­ we were playing the that he has signed a ttvo years' lease with the Day-* one of them probably bemg Whitted. a man Athletics. And Coakley was there pitching. tona Athletic Association for the use of the fine baao nati, which led the organization in this re- Ull plant who can play either infield, or outfield. The spect. As Mack had been a little slow in selecting it la building. acquisition of Adams assures the passing of FOURTH IN BATTING him, his name wasn't put up on the score- Artic Phelan, who was on the bench for the Chi­ Doom to another club, and it is now virtually In hitting, which board until the first inning was under way. cago Nationals last season, will play second base the certain that he will go to the Cincinnati Reds. is also considered a big Two men were out when Mike Donlin came up, coming Summer, It was announced last week by Presi­ Manager Herzog has made an offer for the asset to success on the diamond, the Braves dent Thomas and Manager Bresnahan. Thomas dis­ did not shine. They finished fourth in team and he met the first ball Coakley pitched and Phillies' former manager and is now on his smashed it on a line into right field. It hit played a letter from Phelan, in which the erstwhile way to this city to close the deal. Either batting in the National League. They were U'lich-warmer announced that the last twinges of also fourth in the total number the name Coakley on the scoreboard squarely rheumatism, which bothered him last Niehoff or Groh are believed to be involved. of bases in the middle and knocked it off the fence. year, had dis­ With the Dooin deal out of the way Manager made on their drives. They proved, how­ appeared, and he said that the search for a second ever, that they could Yes, we knocked Coakley out of the box two baseman for the Cubs was over. Moran will have wiped out all the factions in get far more out of innings later." the Phillies and rounded up a young ball club their hits than any of their rivals. Brooklyn Steve Royce, the crarfc college pitcher, secured lasl gain for a season of experimentation. Lo­ made the most hits in the league, or 79 more season by McGraw from Cincinnati, enjoys a record, bert returned last night from New York with than the Braves, and yet the latter managed NATIONAL LEAGUE NOTES perhaps, that is positively unique. He was a pitcher the announcement that he had signed a three- to score 35 runs more than Brooklyn. This on a champion, club for the Giant* were champions was done by the pull-together till actually beaten out of it by tho Braves; he wa» years' contract with the Giants and was per­ spirit of Stall- Al Orth. the National League umpire, who fractured fectly satisfied with its terms. The Phillies ings' men. The Braves played the sacrifice with said chajnplon club two months, for fat pay, and his knee cap last June will be able to rfport for duty he didn't as much as pitch one inning in even held their annual meeting following the deal hit better than any of their rivals. They in tho Spring. . an ex­ AJid re-elected their old officers, as follows: piled up 221 sacrifices, or :10 more than their hibition game! Nevertheless he has the poods, and nearest opponent in this respect. what Harry <^>wdy Js carded to play some basket ball this McGraw bonks much upon him for the coming season. President, William P. Baker; vice-president, Thus Winter, but it l» doubtful if he will get at it, before Fred W. Chandler; treasurer, David C. Sny- THE LACKED IN SPEED ' the first of February. Says tho New Vork "Press:" "Sneaking of the Su­ dcr; secretary, Samuel M. Clement, Jr.; as­ / perbas do you know. Mr. Brooklyn fan. that your the Braves made up by utilizing their gray Professor Taft declares that swearing i* no aM to team has a record? It is the only major league chih sistant secretary and treasurer, Guy Constans; matter to help golf, but until he challenges business manager, William J. Shettsline. the runners move up a base. and defeats Hcinie Zlm- which has failed to finish In the flist divlsfcm in the Team work and the desire to pull together, merman judgment must be withheld. last dozen years. The Bruiee arul Cards i-llmbcd out PAT MORAN'S COSTLY FISHING with the idea that they were never beaten A reporter in Honolulu says Fred Merkle has learned uf their wet-oiid division nit last season, tho Braves Manager Pat Moran, who finds time for a until the last man was out in the final in­ In play the Ukulalle with great skill. The L'kulallo 1* veiy emphatically. The Senators got out of theirs In little recreation, as well as work during ning, therefore, must be Riven considerable a musical instrument, not an infleld position. 1.JM2. while even the1 Browns had flr>t division teams In, the 1!W2 and 1(108. lt«t the Superbas. Winter, had his fund of Christinas presents of the credit for the Braves' ability to beat Fans of Pittsburgh are trying to organize a Winter like the oW brootc their rivals in the race for the flag. Stove League Mr. Tennyson oiico got enthused about, seems to run reduced on Christmas eve, in the district court like that made famnus by the Boston in that second-division groove of Gardner, Mass.. by the presiding judge for rooters. The idea is to hold monthly dinners. forever." violating the fishing laws of the Common­ The Christmas present which gave Johnnie Kvers the Samivel Newhall Crane, the demon official scorer of wealth. It cost Moran $10 to unwittingly THE LIGHTER SIDE most joy wax a photograph sent to him by Bill Klein. the New York, Club, last week practically arranged transgress. In company with Thomas F. Nor­ Bill had been snapped holding a- waU'h in his right all the detail* for the earliest ba.se ball training trip ton, of Fltchbiirg, who also was assessed hand. of 11115. Samivel entrained his squad last .Sunday for $10, How Garry Herrmann Assisted National a trip to the Georgia plantation of George stalling". Moran was pulling the finny ones out of the The last time Sherwood Magee played in Boston Among others he look South a promising recruit named "stocked pond" rapidly when Game Warden League Neutrality in the European "War he was hooted by the fans in the left field bleachers, Jim Gaffney. Otliers who will try for the honors at, .Stratton discovered them. They pleaded that but the first base hit he maJtes next season will end Stallings' training table arc .lohn Con way Toole. Harry they did not know that the pond was a How McGraw Proves .Th'at He is Not ali that. Cashman. Christy Mathevson and Bill McBeth. Ty "closed" one when he found them, and they John J. McGraw and Tommy McCarthy, the golfing Cobb has been engaged to lecture on quail shooting slated that they had been directed there when Superstitious. scout of the Boston Americans, are to visit Havana and will furnish the dogs. Thus Stalling pays me they inquired of persons. living in that vicin­ next month as the gueaLi of Captain Huston. who is penalty of fame, V By Heywood Broun to take « -vacation from buying the Xew York?. ity where the fishing was good. The warden Babbitt MA run vi llo last week appeared (wide dally said he sympathized with them, but he had NEW YORK, N. Y.. January 2. On top The Cincinnati Club his claimed pitcher Hagerraan at the Old Howard, In Boston, and made quite a hit. to enforce the law. Each received a summons of the big desk in the offices of the National by the waiver route and will probably wcure him. It Tlie "Rabbit" and Eddie M>-Huffh, the monologi*t. and responded to the call. After paying his League there stands H bust of Napoleon, the Is not intended by Cincinnati to keep him, but to use did a nk-e tun) in an excellent and well-balanced fine. Moran said: "The fishing certainly was man who lost at Waterloo. The onjy other him in another deal which the Red officials have ID show. Maranville sang "Michigan." and "It's a Lmij good there, as we had been informed, but 'I objects of art in the room are the picture of mind. \Vty to Tipporary;" MacHugh sang "The Grand Old don't think we got our money's worth." President Taft at a ball game and the por­ Manager StaJHngs, of the Boston Brave*, appeared Game of Base Ball." and their share of the enter­ tainment A ST. LOUIS OPINION Of LOBERT trait of Ban Johnson as a boy. Nick Young, at a Macon theatre night of December 28, In the wound up by "The Rabbit" making one of who was president way back in the days be­ monologue he delivered in New York. His appearance Ills spectacular itft buckle catches of a base ball That Lobert's efforts to get a big price for fore New York had a Matty, brought the bust was for charity the performance being for the bene­ thrown from the wings. The turn Is much better than fcis 1915 services are not relished in some fit of a working girls' home movement. i-. generally done by a base ball combination, and if into the office, and though the league has well worth hearing and seeing. other cities is proved by the following clip- shifted its headquarters many time^since then Ernie Dlehl. Cincinnati's famous amateur player, I!-ing from an article by J. B. Sheridan, of the Napoleon has always gone along. His nose who would be a star were he to play professionally, The new stands of the Braves In Boston will b» I. Lonis "Globe-Democrat: 1 was broken off, as the result of an accident, lias been elected president of the Independent Serai- i modeled after the Tigers' home In Detroit, but, of "Hans I/>bert 1* » rare huckster. Professional Association of Cincinnati. This league Is course, will be far more commodious. James K. He has oalled a few years back. At least there is every rea­ composed of npon er«7 club owner In base ba]| and offered his son to believe that it was an accident, for the strong teams located in Ohio, Indiana Gaffney ha* plans for a single tier structure that will fen-Iocs. Lobert Is a fast man. n gtjod hitter, hut and Kentucky. accommodate 45,000. The pretention of such an. edi­ scrub woman who dropped the bust had no fice is best Illustrated- in the statement he is not a (rood, or a winning. Ixill ntarer for ttie personal prejudice against Napoleon. Her Rill Bergen, former star catcher of the Brooklyn that it will reason Uiat Iee Walsh. fellows will wed M2sH Gwendolyn Worthhvrton. of Sacramento. George Upp, the Sandusky hoy who was tried out by who never think of money or the length of time they But nobody noticed the broken nose much. In fact., .\ti69 \Vorthington is the daughter -frf Mr. and Mrs. the Cincinnati Reds in 1JH)8 after being a great factor are going to la*, but give themselves wholly to Uie nobody noticed Napoleon at all in B. A. Worthington. The father of the prospective in winning (lie American Ass»K'iatir>n pennant fi»r the play a« If. ronws up, with never a thought of salary the last few years. Hans Wagner has stood bride «ras president at the Chicago and A4ton Rail­ Columbus team the preopctinjc year, is now a "iwwie" ddy or nrrt year. In the end these are the boys thai within a foot of the head and made no hostile road for a number of years. actor in IMS Angeles, rpp was hit mer the heart make the money. ls»bert in a man we'd show on the move, and when Cleveland's Nap visited the by a batted ball while pitching Feda as dear at any price." Manager Hersoc. "f the Reds, Is ratting away from a post-season gam* office he seemed in no wise thrilled at the the craze for Columbus against Toronto and was so badly in­ for ri;rhi-hanU hitter?, the freakish antipathy jured LOCAL JOTTINGS sight of his great countryman. 'Last week to left-hand busmen that obsessed the circuits last that he was in the hospital for several months. Garry Herrmann, owner of the Cincinnati Summer. He wunts a left-handed hitter in He never played ball after the accident. He has a George ("Buck") Boyle, the cr»ek first the regu­ remarkable voice and worked baseman of the Allentown Tri-State League Club, came to the office. He talked with John lar array, and he also needs, more than anythini else, for several years as ft Heydler about the Feds, and this and that, a long-driving, elean-uj slugger. singer of illustrated song? in Hlllsdale. MIch. Twm Club, has turned down an'offer to go South years ago he went to California for his health and is with the Phillies but suddenly his conversation stopped. He The players of the Bwton team are wearing in 191.5. Last September had the now working with the film producers. He is the first Boyle reported to Dooin for a tryout, but he caught the eye of Napoleon. "That is World's Champion buttons, presented hy the National ball player to become a regular "movie" actor. was given such a coo] reception by the Philly Napoleon," he said. The broken nose could Commission as souvenirs of their wonderful victory. players that he returned home in disgust, not fool him. "Where?" answered Heydler. The button is similar in that which, waa presented to One of John K. Tenor's last official acts as Governor Then he followed Herrmann's rapt gaze. *'Oh, the Red Sax when Uwy . of Pennsylvania was to appoint his private secretary. vowing that he would not play with the Phils Walter for any consideration. yes," he admitted, "that's Napoleon." ''Put It is ffoid. with a1 wreath on the outer edge and a dia­ H. Galther, a member of the Public Service the Frenchman out. This league is neutral, 1 * mond in the centre, and the words "World's Cham­ OmmlJBiorv a job paying $10.00iv per annum. Mr. Pitcher Erskmc Mayer, of the Phillies, who pions. 1*W." in enamel % Galther was bom in FbxburK. Clarion County. 15 years proved last season that he is a star, spent said Hermann. And so the National League &go, and wa.* a. newspaper man in Pittsburgh prio* to part of the holidays in this city. Mayer is and Napoleon Bonaparte have parted com- They are trying to switch pew oJd Mique Donlin becoming secretary to Governor Tenor, when the laUer a long, long way from Broadway. Shreveport. LA., was in Congress. living in the off-season in Atlanta. Ga., and he in trying 10 get the Austin Mr. Toner's act has aroused a aujnn decided to romp, here for a visit. r>afi Cupid Pa0y' M'GRAW CONTRIBUTES ONE franchise of the Texas of criticism, even by his personal friends, and the League, and If Shreroport is successful It wants "Tur­ feeling is so great, that Mr. Gaither's nomination is suspected of having'something to do with John McGraw was fanning the other day, key, Mike" for twm manager. Mike, however, i> try­ Is to Mayer's visit. and declared himself a? not in the least be challenged In the Senate and he may fall of con­ super­ ing V1 connect- as manager of the Richmond Inter- firmation. 7t is charged that Mr. Galther Harry Siebold, the stellar pitcher of the stitious. ''This stuff about jinxes and all the n»tlonal Ijeairue Club, provided Richmond Is taken does not into the Barrow measure up in any wny to this important position and Riverside team, near here, champions of the rest of it doesn't mean anything to me." he circuit. that his appointment was ma/la by Mr. Tener for per. Burlington County League, has been signed said. But then he remembered something, and f!harles H. Ehbets has returned from Daytona, Fla_. sonal reaaoiiB. public consideration being entirely ig­ by the Cedar Rapids Club, of the Central At- modified his statement. "I'll admit,'' he re- *b«re be *peot » week lavejstlntiDC comiWons of tft« nored fa tbe now ex-Governor JANUARY q, 1915 SPORTING LIFE I new manager of th« ("hieapo White Sox. \vliose i«i- | expected appointment has created *u~-h a Bensutlon in | DETROIT DOINGS tbe American l>eaffue. owing to his inexperience vvltbi major league ball. Rowland* was bom In Plalteville. American League News Wls.. 33 years ago. In bin early years he vtai l minor The Veteran Catcher, Lew McAllister, En­ league catcher of considerable ability. He became a maoaper In 1907. when he pllt>ted the Dubuque team. gaged as Pitcher Coach Little Fear Now In liH* he managed the Aberdeen rlub. tif ID* West­ Entertained of Local Player Losses A o toe Polo Grounds ern ranada League. In 1309 he directed tlie Jackson­ THE flEW YORK CLUB pending building opera­ ville. 111., Club. After » ye»r of real. In 1911). he Warning Note NOW IN tions by Messrs. Ruppert and Huston. returned to tne game and successfully managed tht to Federal League. THE NEW TEAM DRECTOR ' Uubuqua Club, of the I. I. I. uealue. In ISUli 191-2 NEW HANDS and ISIS. Last -eason he assumed the management By Joe 3. Jackson Bill Donovfen, the new manager, has had a of tlie notable career in base ball. 'He pitched great FfeorU team. «aine league, and brought It from DETROIT, January 4. President Frank J. law place In 1913 to lectind place In l»1.4. His Chi­ Navio, of the Tigers, this past week started ball for Detroit in several of the World's cago contract In for one year only. Rowland was Series games. He was born in Lawrence, arongly Indorsed by President Tean'.ey. of the I. I. I. cutting down. Then just when he got well The Long Pending Deal for the Mass., but makes his home in Philadelphia. League: and President ComUfcey. of th? Whit* *itt. under way, he turned around and began add­ He played professional ball in Sunbury, Pa., is supremely oonfldent that the young mail will make ing to his forces. The work of reduction in­ Transfer of the Club to Messrs, and Pawtucket, R. I., and in Waterbury, good. volved the services of young players. The Conn. Later he went to Hartford and from accession was a veteran, Lew McAUister, who Ruppert there to Washington. In 1899, when the caught for Detroit a dozen years ago, anil and Huston Completed Washington Club di»banded. Donovan went to "WILD BILL" DOROVAN who now comes back, tu the Jennings forces Brooklyn, where he played four years. Before as a coach of young pitchers. McAllister was Donovan Appointed Manager, the close of the base ball war in 1902 Dono- signed two or three days ago for tie Gulf- vau signed a Detroit contract and played un­ The Appointment of the Smiling Veteran port trip, aud, presumably will be with the der Jennings until two seasons ago when he as Team Manager or the New Yorjcs club during tbe season. Addition of his name NEW YORK, January 4. On the last day was appointed manager of the Providence increases the traiuin% college faculty to one of the old year the New York American Club Club after it was bought by Frank J. Navin, Well Received in Cynical Gotham. of five men, these being Manager Jeuniugs, of Detroit. Donovan is a giant Jim McGuire, Jimmie Burke, McAUister and w»s finally sold by Messrs. Farrell and Dev- in stature, had wonderful speed and was always known By Harry Dix Cole Trainer Tuthill. McGuire, like MeAllisler, is ery to Messrs. Ruppert and as a heady pitcher. Donovan has always been NEW YORK, N. Y., January supposed to devote most of his time to tho Hustou. after a long period a careful athlete and even last season pitched 4. Happy pitchers, Ia4er going out as a scout. Burke. of negotiations, which had be­ in several games in Providence. New Year! Also hear ye the name of that assists in the development of infielders. The come wearisome to the public mysterious individual, DONOVAN COMES TO TERMS the latest New York entire baae ball category is Tuthill's prorince. and which half a dozen times manager. He is none other than our old About the first of March all of these threatened to end in final can­ "Wild Bill" Donovan, the new manager of friend, "Wild Bill" Donovau, ex-Trolley cellation of the deal. It was the New Yorks, following a conference with LUMINARIES WILL ASSEMBLE given out that the sale price Ban Johnson and Capt. T. L. Huston at the Dodger, ex Tiger, ex-Clam Digger, and ex­ in the Mississippi camp to start teaching the was $450,000, but it is be­ Wolcott Hotel last Saturday night, announced cellent manager, according to all reports. If youngsters. McAllister, the latest addltien, lieved that the actual price 'nat he had accepted terms with the new he only does for the New Yorks in the mana­ was a free agent when Prasident Navin ap­ was $400,000 as a compro­ owners. "I am not actually signed," said gerial line what he did for the Tigers in tlie proached him with an offer. He has made his mise between $450,000 asked Bill, "but am satisfied to do so under the pitching department he will certainly find a home here for about 15 years, or ever since and $350,000 tendered. Much conditions outlined in our talk. I shall be mighty warm spot in the he started playing in this city. Detroit of the ready to subscribe to a contract as hearts of the New raded him to Buffalo a little mor« than 10 quibbling, outside of soon as York fans. "Wild Col. Ruwert that which concerned the price the stock is transferred to Messrs. Huston and Bill's" experience as a years ago, and since that time he has been in of the club, was over the fact Ruppert." It was more a "get acquainted" manager has been confined to three seasons the International, Southern and Western that the New Yorks have no grounds at the party than anything else, although Donovan with the Providence International League Leagues. Last season he divided between present time. They played on the Polo outlined some of his ideas on running a ball Club. Last season he succeeded in Topeka aud Omaha. McAllistei\ never wan Grounds in 1914. Ruppert, before buying, club to the others. Nothing definite was de­ WINNING THK PENNANT rated a great catcher, but he always was :i wanted to be assured that the New York Na­ cided upon in the line of players, training wise one, and always was a good ball player camp, for the Rhode Island capital. However, for in any position. tional League Club would give him a 10-year business manager for the club, nor the several years he was first assistant to Hughey He started as a pitcher, so lease on the grounds, but it is said the Na­ other matters that must * he has a working knowledge of the twirler' ; Jennings. in which time the Tigers were at art. He can tional League officials balked at the idea, al­ BE STRAIGHTENED OUT SOON. the heighth of their prosperity. Strangely play any position, and one year, though Ruppert offered them $35,0*0 a year with Detroit, occupied every spot on th« dia­ Captain Huston declared that it would be a enough, the Detroit team has not won a pen­ mond at various a> a rental price. Captain Huston states that nant since Donovan went to Providence. As times. Ross Reynolds, one the club hopes to have a new and commodious week before the new owners would possibly of the Tigers' most promising young boxmen. get into harness. The new New York of­ told last week Jennings was the man the new who beat Waller Johnson in one park bv 1910, but that throughout 1915 the owners' tried very hard to land, but Nayin of the tough­ team will play at the Polo Grounds. fices will be opened for business probably by est games of last season, learned most of his the middle of this week. Donovan will begin would not listen to any proposition involving THE CLUB'S NEW the transfer base ball from McAllister, when they w«r» PERSONELL his work in earnest on Tuesday. He will of the "Ee-yah" man to the Big battery mates at Topeka in 1913. Jacob Ruppert will be the president of the write to all the players in order that he may City. "Lannin, of the Red Sox, was more generous and RELEASE OF RECRUIT SHARP new club and Captain Huston will be secre­ get acquainted, and he will keep in touch while he was unwilling to part with Heinie Wagner, he consented to let us Coincident tary and treasurer. Each man owns with them. He said that no training camp with the announcement of Me- half of has been settled upon yet, although Hot have Donovan, wlio had done so well with his Allister's signing came the statement that) the club's stock. In a few days U,e new Springs, Ark. ; Mineral Wells, Tex.. and Providence "farm." James Sharp, an infielder, secured from Wil- owners will appoint a business manager, who Jacksonville, Fla.. have been talked of. Joseph CAPTAIN HUSTON mingtou, Del., had been released to Bill Cough- will probably be some experienced lin's base ball J. Lannin, president of the Red Sox, told of says he will be Scranton Club. Prior to the slipping man. "Wild Bill" Donovan, the former De­ the advantages of Hot Springs, and it may be well satisfied if, in three of this news item it was not known here that troit pitcher and for years, "Wild Bill" will have succeeded in Sharp was on the past two seasons that the New Yorks will do their Spring con­ building up a fighting first-division team. the Detroit roster. He was u manager of the Providence Club, of the Inter­ ditioning there. The five players free agent, and was picked up on a chance. national League, was appointed manager. It offered last week by the The club has so many youngsters to look over, is understood that the other clubs have now been taken over by the however, that it new owners have been New York management. They are first base- was decided that Sharp would promised several players by the other club VALE7FRANK FARRELL msrn Pipp and outflelder have a better chance if sent to Scranton. De­ owners in the American League. Five players High, of Detroit; troit, of course, keeps a string OB MB. Sharp outtielder Walter Rehg. of the Red Sox; in- goes under an order who are sure to join the club are Hugh High, fielder Berger, of the White Sox, that was promulgated the Detroit outfielder; Walter Rehg, the Red The Passing of a Magnate Who Was a and infielder earlier in the week. Detroit has about 40 Miller, of the Browns. It is said Donovan men on its reserve Sox utility outflelder; Pipp, who played first Friend will be given a chance to make list, and it has been de­ base for the'Rochester Club last season; Mil- Indeed, and a Hard Fighter for some trades cided to cut the number down to 30. Those for one or two other players of recognized who are . ler, of St. Louis, and Joe Berger, of the Chi­ the American League When It Needed ability before the season to go will be' youngsters, and de­ cago White Sox, who was a star infielder in begins. A contract cisions will be made by the ownership, as to the Pacific Coast League for several seasons. Friends and Money. has been dispatched to further disposals, »t various times during EVERYBODY NOW SATISFIED ROGER PECKINPAUGH, January. A squ.ad of 40 was regarded as un­ By Joe Vita wieldy, especially for a team that needs Alter with whom the Federals are said to he carry­ the deal had been completed Ban John­ NEW YORK, N. Y., January 4. In the ing on negotiations, and it is expected that streigthening in so few positions. son paid Messrs. Ruppert and Huston the com­ general enthusiasm to welcome the new owners the crack shortstop will come to terms in n FEAR NOT FEDERAL RAIDS pliment of being the shrewdest business men of the New York Americans there is a ten­ few days. It seems that strenuou^ efforts will From also be made to induce the Detroit Club's announcement on be had. aver met; that they had advanced in­ dency to forget that the American League has Caldwell to return to .this matter, there is a suspicion that the side knowledge of base ball that amazed him; lost one of its hardest fighters and gamest the club next season. Donovan is confident he can manage the American League, as a whole, has decided and that whoever advised them posted them sportsmen in tlie person of the retiring leader telegraph operator nnd got that there is no further great fear of Federal well. Captain Huston in of the local club. Failures of recent years the best work out of him. If ho finds him­ turn gave Ban self unable to do this attack on recruit players, and has agreed ou Johnson credit for shrewdness and unusual have somewhat dimmed , the happenings of. the sooner Caldwell is a policy of retrenchment, though not one that p»r»M-"rancc. But for Johnson the deal would years gone by when' a stout heart and open sent elsewhere the better for the New York will not go so far as that of the National never have been completed, purse were requisites in the fight for recog­ team. A player of that type has never yet Captain HustO'i been League. It would be difficult for the local said. Mr. Huston also praised President Lan- nition and Frank Farrell supplied both. That of much value to his club for the reason ownership to get much below the figure given, nin, of the Boston Club, for his disinterested his efforts were not crowned with a champion­ he can never be depended upon. Witness the as a large number of its players, including all efforts to use counsel in furthering the deal. ship during his 12 years as an American cases of "Bugs" Hayniond, "Eube" Waddell, of the veterans, are signed to ironclad con­ Frank Farrell expressed himself as satisfied Leaguer must be regretted by base ball fol­ Harry Sallee, etc. tracts. At this writing it would appear pos­ with the final terms of the deal and as glad lowers in general, particularly by American sible that the Tigers may lose one man to the to get out of base ball "for life." Regarding League sympathizers. In his early days as a Federals. Miles Main is the player referred Mr. Farrell, President Johnson said: "Frank club owner Farrell spared nothing to get to-. BANlOHKSON'S DENIAL to. ' He has an offer that he claims means Farrell leaves the American League with tho gether a winner here. H« took all the high- $2000 per year more to him, and that is sup­ esteem of a devoted following. We all grieve priced stars he could get and paid The President of the American League De­ posed to bo from Joe Tinker. President N»- that conditions arose which necessitated a SALARIES ABOVE THE AVERAGE viu has stated that the salary he has offered change of ownership. He carries with him at that time in the major leagues. His team clares That He Never Offered to Sell the Main is as much as he can pay. and that if the respect of every. American League asso- came withih one wild pitch of a championship New York Club to the Owner of the the player feels that the jump will benefit back in 1904, and again in 1910 the New him, financially or otherwise, Detroit cannot MANAGER AND TEAM Yorks made a brave fight, but fell because the- Brooklyn Federal Club. interfere. Edgar Willett hurdled a year ago The new owners of the New Yorks will take great Athletic machine was just reaching its and the Tiger ownership made no effort to re­ over all the contracts both wonderful speed. But dissension, which was By Fred O. Lieb strain or regain him. Main probably will not player and other­ be bothered if he decides to leap. wise entered into by Frank Farrell, though beyond the power of the New York owner to NEW YORK, N. Y., January 4. When in­ BOOKF.D FOR Huston said some of them were not entirely prevent, wrecked the second place team of formed that President R. B. Ward, of the NEW YORK 1910 and it has never recovered from the Brookfeds, sent out a statement that he had Detroit, according to Eastern advice, loses to their likiugt This undoubtedly means trouble that had its beginning that year. To Harry Stevens will remain caterer for the. received three distinct propositions to buy the two men to the New Yorks, under the sale the last Farrell fought hard, but the buttle in New -York Americans, Ban Johnson, president agreement. These are Walter Pipp. first base- New Yorks. Huston also feels sure R»y its closing stages was a losing one. Again he Caldwell will be with the club next season. of the American League, who is still in town, man, aud Hughie High, outfielder. Pipp oufhr was a victim of circumstances over which he blew off u spark plug. "Such a statement is to be one of the stars of the league this sea­ Besides the fire new men signed the players had but slight control. Farrell's eagerness to BOW under contract to the NeW York Club absolutely false," said Big Ban. "Not only son. He can field the position as well as any­ give New York fans the best that could be is it untrue, but it is absurd. Everybody body and is a long hitter. Nigh is one of the and those expected to sign in a few days are had needs no further proof than his work Sweeney, Nunamftker and Rogers, catchers; in knows my attitude toward the Federal League; mos't popular players who ever wore the De­ the case of Manager Frank Chance, who was I certainly have made no effort to cunceal the troit uniform and his departure will be re- Brown,'Keating, Cole. Fisher, Pieh, Warhop, coaxed from Caldwell and McHale, pitchers: Mulleu, retirement policy of the American League toward these SVtted by local fans. With Burns already Koone, Truesdale, Peckinpaugh, Maiscl AT A PRINCELY STIPEND. invaders. During the peace negotiations, a established and Jacobson coming up front and Chattanooga to fight for an outfield berth the Acosta, inflelders, and Hartzell, Daley, Cook If Chance's salary was not the record figure suggestion was made to me that I permit and Cree, outfielders. With these men Ward to buy the New York Club, but I club regards itself as well protected. Bnrna and the for base ball it certainly was the second high­ should have a better year in 191f> than the addition of a etar outfielder said to be est, and the majority of club owners would QUICKLY SQUELCHED IT, he ready for delivery the New Yorks will had in his first season, because he was handi­ make have hesitated at paying it. That Chance's and I told the party 'absolutely nothing do­ capped somewhat by illness during part of their 1915 bid under Donovan for the place rule was not successful here was one of the ing.' From first to last I took the stand that held so long by the Athletics. 1914. And then he hit close to .300 and field­ bitter disappointments of Parrel! °i 12 years no Federal Leaguer was welcome in the Amer­ ed well. Jgcobson was a sensation in the OWNERS' HOPES AND PLANS as a club owner. The failure of 1904 was ican League, and.that 1ms always held good. Southern League, and is regarded" as sure to another. His generous tender of Colonel Ruppert and Captain Huston aro his park to During the negotiations between Herruiann make good. the Giants while the smoke was still rising and Weeghman. I believe several propositions not entering base tall with closed eyes. They from the Polo Grounds ruins in April, 1911, were entertained to allow certain Federal DETROIT OUT OF LEGAL MAZE know that they have a difficult task before did much to cement the friendly feelings be; League men to buy their way into the Na­ Detroit is interested, but not concerned, in them to build up a new ball club, and Cap tween the two local clubs, which hud little in tional League. I said then if that was so it all of the litigation that is being started. As tain Huston stated that too much is not be common up to that time. Other business in­ was a strictly National League business, which already said, it has lost but one man, Willett. expected in the first season or two. In three terests have hurried Farrell's departure from did not concern us, but that the American to the Federals, and is«threatened with but years, however, the new owners believe that the national game. He leaves the scene with League would one other desertion. It seems a pity that Donovan there will be able to turn out a first-divi­ the reputation of having fought hard and NOT should be all of this action in the sion club. The New Yorks will play at the gamely and his departure, while it may open LIFT A FINGER courts, as it surely will hurt base ball. Th«re Polo Grounds next season, but the Giants are the way to broader possibilities in the Ameri­ to bring about peace, nor admit any Federal should be no argument, of course, in the case anxious for the New Yorks to have a park of can League, cannot be regarded except with Leaguer into our ranks under any condition. of a man who has a straight contract. If he their own before 1916. Colonel Ruppert and regret. May he prosper in whatever new en­ I repeat that neither Ward, nor a.iy one else, jumps he should be forced not back to his Captain Huston are now considering three terprise he may enter. ever had a chance to Ret into the American club, but out of base ball. But i$ the cases sites for the new park. Farrell's grounds at t League, to say nothing of having a proposi­ of men who have violated the option clause, it 225th street and Broadway are under con tion advanced to them to purchase one of out would best subserve the interests of base ball ideration, and two sites on property owned CLARENCE H. ROWLAND best clubs." President Ban will remain in to have the two sides agree on some single, oy Colonel Ruppert. One of these is at 145th town until Tuesday night, when the final pa­ player's reputed violation of his obligations, treet and Lenox avenue, and the other is in Some Facts About the Young Manager of pers of the New York Club proposition will and then to abide by a decision in which trial the Bronx. President Johnson stated that be signed. According to Huston, the lawyers of his case should be the test. The public is work on the new park would be commenced the Chicago White Sox. for both sides were drawing^ up the docu­ wearying of base ball by injunction, nnd 1915 very soon. According to Ban Johnson no n°-f>nce Henry Rowlnnd, whose nonralt annettr* f>n ments Saturday and straightening out the af­ will be worse than the disastrous 1914 season tepi hare been taken toward securing a lease tbe tot p«f» it UJs Issue of ''Sporting Ut«," Is tke fairs of the club. U the magnates do not soon realize this. SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 9, a chum and room-mate of Carrigan. Wagner AT THE CAPITAL was not able to play last year on account of a sore arm, but Mr. Lannin signed him up for the coming season just the same. As Mr. Manager Griffith Signs a New Outfielder Lannin is also owner of the Providence Club Neff Also Gets in Line Plans for Train­ the gossipers are figuring that Wagner, who has plenty of base ball brains, will get the ing and Exhibition Games News and appointment as manager of the Grays. Ru­ mors give the berth to Dave Shean, a Boston Gossip of the Players. boy who played great ball for the Providence Begin the New Year team last season. Shean will be remembered By Paul W. Eaton as a member of the Boston Nationals several WASHINGTON, D. C., January 3. More years back. No official announcement has yet evidence is at hand that Manager Griffith is come from the owner of the two clubs. Sec­ by making a resolution to use giving much thought to outfield problems, in retary Riley has announced the full roster of spite of the acquisition of Rondeau. The local the Red Sox for next year. In all there are chief has signed a new gardener, W. H. La- ::i names on the list, including Walter Rehg. mar o'f the nearby town of Rockville, Md. the outfielder, who is said to have been Lam'ar is only in his eighteenth year, but he handed over to the New Yorks. Leaving him weighs 185 pounds. He bats from the left out of it the Red Sox will have to dispose of side and throws from th^ right, and is fast. eight men to come within the limit of 22 play­ Griff signed him yesterday aud thinks him a ers set by the American League. If Wagner good prospect, as he has a remarkable record goes to Providence the number will be re­ at a natural batsman and all-around _ball duced to seven. player among independent teams in this vicin­ ity. He will accompany Walter Johnson. Either one of this trio would strength of a tip from an official of the pletely destroy the Mack inner works. round out the Naps' pitching staff to a nicety, World's Champion Boston Braves, those pessimistic fan should see breakers ahead but neither of them could be purchased FAIR WORDS BY COLLINS for the Naps, Bearcats and Pelicans. If any­ for sterling favorites will be cue of the attrac­ thing Homers' base ball holdings have taken the simple, but very good, reason that they tions. They will play two games here, thi^ When most ball players are released or sold ou a rosier hue since the bankers' committee are not on the market. By waiting until May Giants one, the Brooklyn two, and the Phil- from a ball club they predict dire things for took charge of his affairs than at any time 15 "Birmy" will know just where he is at lies three. These games are always very in­ their former te^un, but not Eddie Collins. You since the 1914 campaign closed. Somers is and what is needed, and then the lid on the teresting, and usually afford a good line on can't convince' Eddie that the Mackmen will far from being in danger of the bankruptcy big "contingency fund could be pried loose. the performance of National League teams not be a powerful combination in 1915.% The that some of his enemies have .tried to lead The chances are that the expenditure of $25,- during the regular season, except in the case slogan at Chicago will be: "Beat the Ath­ the general public to believe. While it is 000 along about that time will insure tha of the Brooklyus, who generally win from the letics and we will win the pennant," and Col­ true that he is financially embarrassed, still Naps a first-division berth. And it has been locals anyway. lins believes he has good reasons for feeling the chances are it w»ill only be for a brief lae history of base ball iin good old Cleveland DOUGLAS NEFF SIGNED that way about it. Collins predicts that Man­ that even a fourth-place team makes money. ager Mack will have two of the very best period and then he'll be back on his feet in his contract with the Washington Club yes­ pitchers in the country next Summer in Rube the financial world. Announcement of terday. This is the fast shortstop, captain Bressler and Weldon Wyckoff. Bressler, ac­ SOMERS' FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES . ST. LOUIS^ BROWNS and slugger of the University of Virginia cording to Collins. will be a greater pitcher in was made January 1. It was stated that a team. Manager Griffith considers him a very a year than Waddell was in his prime, and committee of Cleveland, Buffalo and Elyria promising recruit. The youngster was unable this means something, coming from one who bankers announced plans to tide over a crisis Will Feel the Effects of the American to do himself justice last year, owing to an realizes what Waddell was worth. Wyckoff in the financial affairs of the base ball, coal League's New Retrenchment Policy- attack of typhoid fever, but is now in the best has just about gained the control he reeded and realty magnate. Creditors with claims of condition. Joe Boehling will sign a Wash­ and nothing will beat him when he is right, aggregating $1,750,000 have been asked., by Many Players Marked for Demotion. ington contract, not yet, but soon. His pro­ and that will be abont three-fourths of the the bankers to accept one-year six ner' cent, jected visit to Washington was delayed by time, by Eddie's dope. Collins also believes collateral trust notes secured by allAhe pri­ By Clarence F. Lloyd reason of Griffith's sortie to Coffeyvill.-", and that the club will be just as strong as ever. vate assets of Mr. Somers for their claims. later because there was no hurry. He has It is, of course, very nice of Collins to be­ This will consolidate the Somers obligations, ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 4. While th» practically accepted "terms already. Recent little his own ability, but we inuat admit that, and give, the committee believes, the neces­ American League has adopted no rule limiting disasters are a severe sprain of Gandil's arm the team is not as powerful, but may work' sary time to liquidate the debt without sacri­ its clubs to a certain number of players in a few days ago, and an automobile accident 1915, a flock of "wood polishers" will find together ai effectively, as in past seasons. fice of the properties involved. The miners' themselves laboring in the bushes or applying an which Eddie Ainsmith. who is Wintering HOME FROM THK TOUR strike in the Pittsburgh No. 8 vein district in kere, figured last Thursday. Ainsmith was Southern and Eastern Ohio, which has closed for jobs in the Federal League soon. Because not hurt, but. his machine injured a bicyclist Ira Thomas, Joe Bush, Eddie Murphy, the mines since April 1, a bad season last the Federal League was ready to grab up most badly, in a mixup of three or four vehicles, Jimmy Walsh and McAvoy arrived in Phila­ year for the two Cleveland base ball clubs any player last season, the big league clubs which placed him in a position where it was delphia on New Year's, after the tour of the and extensive investments made by Mr. Som­ were forced to carry a lot of excess baggage, difficult to avoid all of them. It is thought All-Nationals and All-Americans to Honolulu, ers in real estate ventures in Milwaukee and labeled utility toilers. These bench warmers that Oandil will be all right in a couple of and all reported that the trip was a howling in Cleveland, are given as contributing factors will have to get out and toil next season. It weeks. success. None of\ the players ever took part cost Colonel Hedges a tidy sum to pack about in a barnstorming or exhibition tour where to the financial embarrassment of the Cleve­ snch athletes as Bill Rnmler, Joe Jenkins, the players retained their interest and tried so land ball magnate. Walter Leverenz, Eddie Miller, Clyde Wares, THE RED SOX hard for victory, and they were really dis­ MR. SOMERS WILL PLEDGE et al., last Summer because the assignment of appointed at losing the series to the All- $2,937,350 par value of securities, represent­ one or more of these boys to the bushes would Nationals. Bush says that the Americans lost ing his interest in 20 coal, base ball and probably have resulted in a flop to the third Given a Surprise By Manager Carrigan, because Alexander could not be beaten. In realty enterprises, $220,127 of secured notes, league. the entire tour Alexander was beaten but and $23,000 of unsecured notes, as security THE VICTIM THE ATHLETE Who Took Unto Himself a Bride--' once and then Bush was forced to shut out the for a total issne of one-year notes amounting Heinie Wagner in Line for Providence. All-Nationals to turn the trick. Joe says Alex to $1,850,000. This provides $100,000 for Manager Rickey will be in charge of a squad is- a marvel, and that it was his misfortune to numbering close to 50 players at Houston in unforseen contingencies over and above the the Spring, and when he gets ready to cut By A. H. C. Mitchell oppose the big Nebraakan many times, only to schedule of present debts. Mr. Somers will lose, 1 to 0, 2 to 1, and a bnnch of other continue in active charge of bis various enter- down, he'll do so and spare no one. A wave BpSTON, Mass., January 4. Manager Bill small-score games. After pitching snch won­ rises, but the note-holders' committe has of economy has struck base ball and the play­ Carrigan. of the Red Sox, sprung a big sur­ derful ball on the tour, Alex closed up by Kill power to determine the prices, te$ns and ers will have to go where they can do some prise on everyone around these parts by very pitching three games in four days, winning considerations on which the pledged collateral good. If a minor league berth is spurned no quietly getting married last week. Every­ every one with ease. The final game was a may be sold and released, or a sale made of great effort will be made to save the balking body had come to believe that Bill would al­ shutout with big Alex striking out ten men. the constituent properties. The committee player to Organized Ball. The National ways remain a bachelor. Certainly none sus­ Bush again opposed Alex and was only touch­ will act in an advisory capacity to Mr. Som­ League will lose quite "a few players to the pected that he had designs on matrimony. ed up for four hits and one run. >A11 the play­ ers, and it is thought probable that the pres­ Feds, probably, because the rule requires that He kept the marriage so secret that the first ers were enthusiastic abont returning to Hono­ ent position of the financier wilt be liquidated the clubs cut down. The American has no to learn about it was Secretary Riley, of th« lulu next Fall, and it is likely the Mackmen during the year by several of the properties such rule, but will carry no more players than Red Sor. Bill called up Riley on the phone will again be under Ira Thomas" direction. involved. are necessary. and announced the news. Then Bill and his RICKEY BUSY IN TEXAS bride came to Boston and went into hiding. LOCAL JOTTINGS MR. SOMEES EXPENDED No one has been able to find the couple. His Rube Oldring is winning fame as a breeder considerable money in the purchase and de­ Manager Rickcy, now in Texas, is booking bride is (or was) Miss Beulan Bartlett, of of pigs at his farm, near Shiloh, N. J. The velopment of the Plankington lease in Mil­ games for this squad. He plans abont four Lewiston. Me., Carrigan's home town. Bill Rub* is more pleased than ever with the sim- waukee. This is a very valuable property games against the Houston Buffalo*, with as and his bride were schoolmate friends. Her le life, bat says he will still be able to tear with a considerable equity. The Lennoz anil many in Beaumont, Tex. One squad will go pictures ^how her to be a very handsome imself away for six months of base ball. adjoining properties in Cleveland are also to Galveston for one or two series, while Toang woman. She is said to be quite wealthy The tonring players learned a new game of valuable, the very best in the city, in fact. Texas City will be visited by another party in her own right. As Bill is worth consider­ poker in Hono4uro, and it is a pippin. Emory Ii they can be subleased, which is considered of St. Lonis labeled athletes. able money himself the couple will not be Titman tried it and was deep in the hole in highly probable, th«re will be considerable forced to live in the poor house. The ap­ a few deals, but on the turn of one card, equities. There's little likelihood that the BY CHARLES COMISKEY pointment of Bill Donovan as manager of the Titman cleaned up $1OO and then quit even. present condition of affairs will prove detri­ Kew Yorks throws the management of the Roy Mack, the oldest son ef Manager Mack, mental to the Naps' interest* or those of the I do not care If wir will nerar cease. Providence team open. It is retried h«re has decided to enter YsJe University next local Association Club and the New Orleans My lot la ju»t as sweet 2& anj man's. that the job may be given to Heinie Wagner, Fall and will, of course, be a candidate for team, as many fans have been led to believe. You nerer hear me hollaring for ; tie Bed Sox suorwwp, who haa always b««n til* ball team. Roy kas be*a starring at lee- Funds will not be lacking; in fact, taere will I'n ixx tta« tan*. JANUARY 9, 1915 SPORTING LIFE

Mr. Criger's Mice vigorous body which has reduced day: " 'I owe everything 1 hare to Mr. Comlskty.' showing that he had made application for s CHICAGO CHAT him to an extreme degree. 1* the very loyal, appreciative remark of Ola renew 1915 license, but that he was unable to ifet Henry Rowland, new maiia*r?r of the White Sox. it up to this time. He said hp was on his Catcher Howard Wakefleld. formerly of the Naps. to kn*rs th« ne* White Sox manager, t^larehco Row­ Rowland didn't do any enumerating, but it is safe way to Philadelphia. Captain Kane allowed The Unconditional Release of the Veteran "combination of Mc- say that before the championship season 1* vory well the manager to go on his way, but advised' land, veil, and say* he is a can add trouble and worries to the list.' "Kid" Gleason a Local Surprise—Chance liraw. Jennlngs. Griffith and Armour, rolled Into one." along he him when he was returning from Philadelphia American Leapie fan* will be glad to hear that to be sure and have his license with him or Mike Mitchell. wbo was sold by Washington to the third basejnan of ail time, Lost By the Player Through Regard for \ew York Amerioa&p, o^ January 3. left Cincinnati Jimmy OollLns. the gre*t«6t he would be picked up by the police again. enjoy and the manager who beat the New York* out of a. His Promise* for six weeks' vacation in Havana, where he will pennant In 1W4. has won a victory over the (Mm tha climate and incidentally spend a few afternoon who recently had Jim In a two- walk. ed contract of Miles Main, right-handed twirl- Chicago White Sox, William Gleason, batter Basketball League, who** headquarters are at Wilke»- Detroit Tigers, reached the office of Pa. After the New York deal had been concluded, the er of the known as Kid, drew an unconditional re­ Barre. Pa. Quiulan plays guard for Carbondale, New York *;PresS" said: "Captain Huaton has the Federal League President, James A. Gilmore. lease last week. It is the apparent intention Says Tim Murnane. In the Boston "Globe:" "Clar- unanimous vote of the Xew York Chapter of the Ba.«« The terms of the contract are for *wo years. of Clarence Rowland, the new manager, to enre Rowland, the new ma nice? of the Chicago White Ball Writer** Association far his job as secretaiy- The Federal president will not say where handle his ball players without much assist­ Pox, may have the making of a clever manager In treasurer. We don't know how the Captain got his Main will play. He will be awarded to one ance. Gleason was selected by Jimmy Calla- tiie big league, but tike chance* are lo to 1 that this title, but he certainly Is a captain of stood fellows. of the weaker sisters in the Federal League. ban to act as coach and "buffer" and the Kid year ho will take orders from two men, Charley Com­ So far Colonel Huppert ha* kept in the- background iskey and KJdle Colllna. certainly has more than filled the role. He with the scribblers. However, he says he will soon Mann for Chicago Feds "Tho Tigers hare just as good a chance for the give a dinner so he can meet the bunch." has had the Sox scared of him for three years, Ills., January 5. Publicity at­ vet every one of them swore by him and would pennant as any team In the American Ijeague." So In all probability Herman Schnefer. released un­ CHICAGO, says Hugh .leanings, writing from Ms Scranton lioma. conditionally by the Washlnjrton Cluh a short time tending the coming here of Leslie Mann, out- have been willing to fight for him if necessary. of the Boston Braves, put the local However, Gleason always has been able to Hughie opines Unit while tlie winning of a pennant ago. will acwyt Uio management of the pe«>ria. «Ills., fielder i* a hard proposition, lie will be much disappointed If tea:n. of the 1. I. I, I^eaguc. This is the post left va­ Federal League officials on their guard and take care of all the fights that came his way right from behalf of l>etralt isn't in the thickest of the fight cant by the promotion of Clarence ttowland to tho meeting with Joe Tinker was stated under and most of them have been hi the the beginning. management of the White Sox. Since liis star began cover. It was reported today that Mann friends. There is not much in base ball that to wane schaefer .has had managerial ambitions ami would probably sign with the North Side or­ as a coach he Ray* tlie Xew York "Globe;" "Joe Birmingham Gleasou does not know, and says that any club that books the Naps for exhibition there is little doubt that he will avail himself of this ganization in a few days. WAS OF GREAT VALUE games down South next Spring will be sure of getting chance. to the younger players who would listen to the first team, a* he will not hare enough players William ("Kid") C.kason. coach of the White Sox ^ CONDENSED DISPATCHES him and at least try to remember what he told down there to form a second team. What Joe really since 1912, was declared a frw agent last week by the means is that the second team "ill play all the games, Chicago Club by the unconditional release route. Tha them. While with the Chicago team he was as the Naps will have no first team." in constant touch with the men, and helped n announcement that C.leason's release had been sent Special to "Storting Life." Domlnlrk J. Mullaney. the umpire Just slimed by him was marie by Secretary Orabiner In the Ateetine The veteran Harry Bay has been ap|x>ult«d tnanwer lot to preserve discipline off the field, although of President Comtekey, who [9 recuperating at Excel- he had no authority to punish infractions of the American League, was a Columbus (American As- of the Austin team, of the Tezaa League. the rules and, so far as known, never reported Rimer HlcJwy Johnson, the Giants' utility catcher, a player who transgressed. Gleason had his lim signed his Nlew York contract for next season. own way of enforcing discipline. Himself a President Johnson announces that the American living example of how to stick in the game f Vague schedule meeting next month, will tod held In many years, the players had Walter and the Lawyers New York, Instead of Chicago. FOR HIS ADVICE The Grand Riplcte Club, of the Centra] League, lias RESPECT traded outfielder Howard Marshall to Uio tern Hants and hated to have him know if they disre­ W. A. Phelon In Cincinnati "Time..Star" Club for fast basenun Ted 'Anderson. garded it. He sometimes used violence in Tlie Nashville nub. of the Southern League, has dealing with the players, but not often, be­ RESIDENT OILMORF-, of the Feds, sug­ Clark Griffith, representing the »aJd Washington gests thnt Walter Johnson should meet, Base Ball Club, denied and rejected your over­ purchased InflelUer Tonimj MeCabe from the Kaclne cause ijie threat of it usually was enough. On Club? Club, of the Wisconsin-Illinois League. method of getting the three emiiH'iu Chicago attorneys, and tures to said Washuigton Base Kail training trips Gleason's UUkvover hi* case with them. MB. JOHNSON: Ho told roe to go to blaaes. Jack Herbert, who wai manager of Cairo's Kitty players up early in the morning was unique. MB. GIL.MORE: Ah. good morn- MH. LkXlALUK: And did you obey these definite League championship ball team for 1914, has beou He carried a new razor strop in his pocket Ing, Mr. Johnson! So glad you came! Instructions from your employer? engaged to pilot the team again In 1915. and visited the players' rooms each morning. MY. Johnson, pennit mo to Introduce Mil. JOHNSON: Hi, huh. I went to St. Louis. Tlie Columbus Club, of the South Atlantic League, Any player, young or old, found in bed by you. This is Mr. Legatle, a very famous lawyer. MR. COrNSELIKIt: Having thus dissevered and lias reappolnted Jim Fox as team manager. ThU leaves Gleason, felt the blows of that leather strop This is Mr. ("ounciller, of the highest courts; tad disassociated yourself from furtlier.legal and fidu­ only Jacksonville and SavannaJi manageress. ciary obligations to tlie said Washington Base for days afterward, and there was no come­ this is Judge Kossul, of the Stuperior bench. Coorehara, one of back because everybody thought it such a MK. JOHNSON: Glad to meet you, gents. Glad Ball Club, what valid and Impeccable agreements The signed contract of Eugene were elucidated to you by our clients? the pitchers of the Boston National Leasuo Club stall huge joke on the victim. Needless to say tj meetcha. lut seanou. bas been received by the Boston Club. Gleason had difficulty in catching anybody Jt'IJGE FQSSrL: Ah, Mr. Johnson as we are Mil. JOHNSON: Why, they eluced $GOOO in oversleeping after the first morning or two. here together assembled In accordance with agree­ advance. ' Jack Farrow, a former famous catcher from 1ST* to ment mutually understood, shall we not proceed: JUDGE FOS&UL: Which, with the duly for­ 18S4, and manacer of a Newark Club In ItK, died at GLEASON HAD A CHANCE with the undertakings at hand? mulated and thoroughly comprehensive agreement the home at hit ion at Perth Amber, X. J., on Jan­ to cop out a better financial job, temporarily, MK. JOHNSON: L'h, huh. Shoot. now certified with yuiir signature, Mr. Johnson, uary 1. at least, by accepting the management of the MK. LtXrALLE: Orator and plaintiff-at-law in was appropriate ajid satisfactory? Steps to reorganize the Illinois-Missouri League Baltimore Fcds, which was offered him last this matter of grave tort and venue, Mr. John* MR. JOHNSON: Vh, huh. under the name of the Illinois state League, with eight gon dcpcfies as follows MH. LBGALLE: Then, Mr. Johnson, why and clubs, will be Uken at a meeting to be held In Jollet, Fall before .Knube was grabbed from Philadel­ for what causes, to be duly substantiated ami contract to the MK. JOHNSON: Who's the guy? Now umpire? on January -14. phia. The Kid was not under They're all cheeses. imshahably defended, have you repudiated White Sox, in fact, never did sign a formal ;uM abruptly nullified this document? Mr. D. A. Noon an l,ts decided to soil the Latv- MR. LKGALLE: No. Mr. Johnson. As of the Ntew England League, owing to contract, but went along with a verbal under­ you are unquestionably aware, our clients, MK, JOHNSON': I ne\'er did anything rence Club, technically free to accept the. rf the kind, I never waa pinched in my newspaper criticism. He will manaca t£e Ha.verlilll standing, so was Mr. Weeghnian and Mr. Gllmore. atUwt Club, aame league. manager's job when offered him. But he had and a.*ert serious and Irreparable Injury life. a verbal understanding with Comiskey and MH. JOHNSON: AW, nix. Injury my MR. LEGALLB: Tou misconstrue the Outfielder Jax'k McCiJllster. icout of the Cleveland Callahan, both of whom were on the world's foot. When did I ever pitch to either of tergiversation, Mr. Johnson. In vulgar American League Club, and former player in the New tour, that he would take charge of the White 'em? syllogism, why did you break your con­ York and Connecticut State Leagues, bat been made Permit me to tract with my clients! manager of the Columbui Club, of the American Asso­ Sox on the 1914 Spring trip until the owner MR. COUNSELIER: ciation. and manager returned. So he elucidate, Mr. Johnson. They claim and MR. JOHNSON: My conscience hurt me. affirm, also make sworn affidavit. Mr. JUIKJE FOSSUL: Ah. indeed! And Johnny Nee. for two years manager of the I>ayton STUCK TO HIS WORD. Johnson, that on recent and publicly re­ when, might we inquire, did you, Mr. Central league Hub, has resigned his position and If Lee Ma gee had not been promised the man­ corded occasion, you were, with malice Johrifion, first suffer from the keenly will retire from base ball to go Into other busine-**. agement of the Brookfeds, the Wards probably prepense jx>lgnant arrows gf «, repentant con­ Last year Nee'a teua WOD the pennant, never being MR. JOHNSON": I was not. My wife science? out of Hl»t place. would have grabbed Gleason for next Rea­ MR. JOHNSON: Right after Qnfflth son's manager. They wanted him, all right, always goes with me, and I wouldn't President Cnxm, of the Rockford Club, announces an even give a glad look to that sorta girls, ihowed his roll I mean right after my but had to make good on their promise to old boss had talked to me like & effort will be made at once to organize a new league, JUDGE FOSSUL: You misinterpret. Mr. W. Johnion dear with Rockford, B«lolt and Racine as the nucleus. The Magee, or he would have flopped back to the Johnaon. We vri»h to explain the be­ Dutch uncle. Cardinals. President Weeghman, of the Chi- Ah ha! His pernidous local club will solicit the attention of Elgin Free- wildering infinitude of the loyal entanglement! Mil. COUNSELIER: port, Aurora, Kenosha. and G«jy. lad., to the pro­ feds, has said he wanted Gleason for coach, ' into which you. no ddubt. uncomprehending.*, and endogenus arguments, then, induced and ject. and if he gets him will get a valuable adjunct have beconw portentiously Involved. allured you to disregard the legally restricting to his outfit. The Sox have Billy Sullivan, MR. JOHNSON: You're an old gent, so I can't co-relations into which you had previously entered* The former noted aecond baseman. Charley Moran, - whose ability as a tutor of youngsters has not tell you what I think. If you was my age you MR. JOHNSON": Well, he says to me. 'Have a has been appointed director of athletics at the Catho­ that. heart.' I say*. I got one, if you got the mon I lic University, in Washington. D. C. Moran is to have been utilized to its best in the last few years, couldn't call me such names at of base bail, basketball and football at the and that probably is one of the reasons for MK LRGALLE: What we are endeavoring to mean, I'm the softest-hearted guy living. So he full charge is merely that you, when tells me there's 40,000 poor mutts in Washington Washbigtou university. He aaeumeU bla duties Jan­ letting Gleason go, as Sullivan is a fixture on expound. Mr. Jolmwn. uary 1. Comiskey's team. The new player-limit makes you dissevered engagements luid associations with that would die IT they couldn't sea me pitch next it necessary to cut off as many of the non- our clients, after entering into wci. engagements Summef. Harry Wolverton. a four-time manager of Pacific) and associations cum nolens tulllm rolinquis, you JUDGE FOSSUL: And what waj your answer Coast League clubs, twice with Oakland, and as active names on the roster as is possible, in do not re-associate yourself with former fiduciary many more with Sacramento, has been named by order to keep the limit of availoble players. 0r your action? director? at leaat not, as Uie vernacular defines lives. Henry Berry as manager of tlie San Francisco Seals. PRESIDENT JOHNSON It, will) ck'Rii hands. MR. JOHNSON: I saved 40.000 He has signed a three veara' contract with the San MR. JOHNSON*: That's not really my fault, MR. LEOALLE: Mr. Johnson, do you not real­ l-^rancisco Club. announced the addition^of D. .T. Mullaney, of and gain appreciation of the pwits. Tho train WHS late, and I had to hustle ize, comprehend, "Buck" Weaver, one time catcher for tJw Loulsrtlie Jacksonville, Fla., to his umpire stuff, which to get here: but, on the level, I gave my hands direful but veritable fact that you have committed it. Mullaney has made good Club. was. o«i January 1. ordered released from ttie practically fills a good rnli in the Pullman, tort* and corpus delicti ? Kansas penitentiary by Governor Hougea, of Kansas. as an arbitrator in the South, where the task MR. OOUNSKUEK: Our clients set forth and MR. JOHNSON: You're a liar. I never hit Ho had been .sentenced to from two to 21 years for of making base ball derisions is consider­ m:\ke duo deposition ns per form of law and anybody intentionally even when he was crowding assault upon a young girl. He will go to lilinoU ably tougher than it is 4n the major leagues, statute* VIXX, Sec. 234, pp. 99 to 117, Inclusive, tha plate. under parole to friends and relatives there. nnd for that reason has been taken on for a 1M. Reports, that previous to entering Into flnaji- JUDGE FOSSITL: You surely are fully aware, A dispatch from Allentown. Pa., sutes: "According try out. President Comiskey, of the White clal and stipulated relations of trust, plus the Mr. Johnson, of the craw maJevolence, the un­ had to tl>e report of Oliver H. Uernert, business manager Sox, hiked away to Excelsior Springs for a conveyance of advance considerations, you precedented desuetude, and the bicirpal attrition of the Allentown Trl-.state League Club, the team nn- few days of recuperation in preparation for the definitely withdrawn and eliminated yourself from of your action? What is your own Innate theory T Ished tlie 19U season with a balance of SS.92 In the trip which sturts in a little further allegiance ta the corporation known U th« comprehensive Spring training Washington HHAJ Ball Club. What Is your ultimate and finally tieisury. It Is the first time since Allentown has over a month. MH. JOHNSON: L'h, huh. reply to your own asservation?? been represented In the league that the club com­ Jl'IHlB KOtfSUL: Will you graciously but ma- MR. JOHNSON: What Griffith said to me the pleted a season without a large deficit." AMERICAN LEAGUE NOTES piously state to us, Mr. Johnson. In what lan­ first time. Good afternoon, gentlemen! According to a Scranton dUpatcu, Manager Jen- \. guage the exact conversation, if possible Mr. (Curtain.) nings, of Detroit, will try out "Pep" Yi^ung aX third base next season. In the event that Young cannot The Washington te»m will play at Cincinnati on make good with th« Tigers and will commit to the Sunday. April 4. \ move he will be tinned ever to the Scranton Word comes from Boston that there will be no soelitlon) first baseman along about 1901. Several siiir Springs. Waivers necessarily were obtained from Club, as Bill Coughlin has Jennlnir*' word that he will Spring series for the Boston City Oh impious hip be­ rears ago he was resurrected uml came bach for the the H major league clubs before the former star could help out the Scranton team with aome good material tween the Red Sox and the Braves. spring training season as a competitor of George Kthm. IM freed. in the Spring. Most of his base ball work slnte then has been done Manager McCredle. of the Portland Club, of tbe Upon reading thit Clarence Rowland wanted only of th* South AUacUc fast men on the White Sox, Plug Uudie declared that around Jacksonville, a member Pacific Coast Ix-ague. has released I^ang Akana, tha manager. League, BASE BALL TO WAR IN COURTS haJf-Chineso. half-Hawaiian ouUielder, because of pro­ lie didn't think much of the new tests by the Tourists who came back tj'ir.n Honolulu, that Colonel Ruppert does not It has been rumored that Baldemero Acosta. the CnptaJn Hmtun says Nationals' young oirtfielder, ha-* been seriously In­ where thoy played against Akana. They say Akana like his title of "Colonel." "People always want to Continued from first page is as black as Jack Johnson. Manager MrCredle was know how 1 acquired It," *tya the Colonel. Why not jured while playing In Cuba. When asked regarding the matter Manager Griffith had the following to say: Inter­ reluctant to give Akana his release, as he does nut tell them? promoters who have been booming an approve of barnuc negroes from Organized Ball. "A report IMS reached me that Acosta received « League franchise for this city, and Scout Tom McCarthy, while coaching Holy Cnas, broken leg during a game on the Island, but It lias national Jolmny Evers, captain of the Boston Braves, who developed Bill Carrigan as a catcher, and always aaid not been verified. I have written him and expect an their answer is expected within a short time. contracted a severe attack of pneumonia while In New that the I-^wLston man had Uw brains and Uier carve ansvrer In a few days." York, last month, has been ordered South by his phy­ to make good. Ttl* Speaker, better loiown as the satisfied base ball National Commission Meeting Postponed sician to recuperate. Even* and his family will go ti> KvpT. who Is slated to fill Eddie CoUtns' shoes, as performer, and to whom Federal offers hold forth Cajnden. S. (\, Vt-lthin a short time, aaid the Braves' CHICAGO, Ills., January 5. President Ban leader will remain there until it is time to report to the Athletics' second ba.sem*.n. is believed to have the nothing attractive, by virtue of*his two-years' contract Johnson, of the American League, will not makings of a fli*-dai-i ball player. However, he's with the Red Sox at large figure, la In the Corpus the Boston club, at Macon. Oa.. on March 1. Bvere 1dm. trip. Later in return to Chicago until this afternoon. He will ipend much of his time in the South playing golf. gut a- big job ahead of. Chrlatl country In Texas on a hunting says the annual meeting of the National Com­ Mr. Hugh Hi aimers has decided to give away no the month he expei-ts to accompany Branch Rlckey, Doak Roberts and others on an extended..hunt In the mission will not be held this year until Janu­ more automobiles to the mwt useful player In each 25, owing to the inability of President He probably think* that Ty Cobb haj ail the Western part of tlie State. ary WISCONSIN-ILLINOIS LEAGUE an afford to keep going. _. - - --_.. Arthur Irwln wishes to deny that he has any Inten­ Tener to attend before that time, as the let­ tion of buying the I-awrence. New England League. ter's term as Governor of Pennsylvania does -rr" "William CtarrHjanT~bf the Bed Sot, tnrt until January 19. Ban also has MILWAUKEE. W!s.. Dwwrober 2*. Frank R. We**i on Club. Tlie Peerless Scout my*, however, that he has not expire was re-eJerted presldwit, swretai'y and treasurer, inj Mis^ Keulah Bartlett. of Lewis ton. were married clubs, and will take one been obliged to give up his Florida shooting Pet-ember 21, at Lewiston, Me. The couple left at, four offers to manage ball Charles F. Moll. virc-pi?sldent. at the auuual meeting once for Boston on their honeymoon. _^^ of them. He **.ve he ma tie a mistake in giving up trip on account of the New York Club ne­ of the WisttXisUi-IlHnols Iveajlie today. All of the the managing end of the game. "No player ever left gotiations and the late Commission meeting. clubs were repre&tnpd except Madison. All tht mag- v ColotierRttppert, "tjrewBPT'STtUeiillr-iB trying to give one of my ball clubs without being able to say that I natw expressed thenwelves In favor of a plan offeiedi the temperance caa» a boost. He signed Wild Bill taught him *om*thlng," said Arthur. Knabe Arrested for Speeding to dlTide the league into two leagiws of six teams each, Ponovan, a total abstainer, to manage bis ball club. Kew peisons have recognized the worth of "Dutch" so as to form a northern and southern circuit. The Wild Bill never took a drink In his life. WILMINGTON, Del., January 4. Otto Leonard, the star lefl-hanu>r of the Red Sox, as much Knabe, manager of the Baltimore Federal matter was the object of owisidenble discussion, but Hugh Jennings, the manager of the Tigers, will D* in last season as our young Boston friend. Tim Mur­ morning, in definite action thereon was deferred for 30 day§, un­ Boston, the week of Jajmary 1(0. doing a stunt at one nane. All season Tim was singing the German's League team, was arrested this til it was ascertained whether the towns to b$ ap­ of the theatres. .Tannings Is still first choice for the praises, and was continually referring to him as the this city, by traffic policeman Robert Bowman, proached with, franchise!* were In f«vor of the plan. management of the New York Highlanders. greatest pitcher In the game. The, fact that Leonard on the charge of operating an automobile Whether or not the plan is adopted the learue will was accompanied Ixm Criger. once famous catcher with the Boston Red held 1J8 opponents to 1.01 earned runs* a frame last without a 1915 license. He continue next season with all of the present members Sox, on December 30. went from hl9 home in Beax season would show that fce deserved this title. by another man and two women. They were holdlnf franchises. It was agreed to fix the wJarjr MJch.. to St. Joseph's Hospital, In South B«ul. Walter E. Hapgood. of the Boston "Herald," is taken to the police station, where Knabe limit at 9120»'and to limit the size of tb« iquad* t* OQ u w«U &* experienced. Said be the other aowtd Police Captain Kaae » certificate of tttf 8 SPORTING LIFE JANUASY 9, 1915 day players. Of course, the demand was re­ fused. It was beyond reason. It goes to BROOKLYN BRIEF show, however, just what a high retard Col- lins has for his services. The Appointment of Dick Carrol! as the Federal League News Tip Tops' Business Manager A Visit o RICKART'S RESOLVE From Team Manager Lee Magee on the heart of the business district, and the very Program No Apprehension Regarding INVASION OF NEW YORK STILL best the city affords have been offered. Spe­ Is to Deal Organized Ball a Terrific Blow cial rates were offered by the two leading the St. Louis Club Suit. A LIVE TOPIC hotels of Valdosta, and the Valdes Hotel has If the Federal League Is Not Treated been chosen as the home of the players while With More Consideration. By William J. Granger in Georgia. Valdosta .is ft city of 14,000 BROOKLYN, K. Y., January 2. The ap­ people, and is located in the "sunniest sec­ By Sid C. Keanor pointment of Richard Carroll, as business tion" of the Seuth. Metropolitan View That a Federal ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 4. Ball players manager of the Brooklyn Federal League Club THE AVERAGE TEMPERATURE who haTe leaped pver the barbed wire fences was the big piece of local base ball news this League Club Would Be Welcom­ there during the month of March for the past of Organized Ball without a scratch have a week. Dick is not a newcomer to base ball and the sun­ 10 years has been 60 degrees, friend in Lloyd Rickart. For years one of the circles. A few years ago he was quite a ed in the Big City and That Con­ shine average is quoted at 'J3 days out of nifty pitcher and was given a tryout by the every 30. Eight railroads run into Valdosta biggest boosters within- its racks and a capa­ New York Americans. He dropped out of and there are numerous small towns within ble official at Sportsman's Park for almost a base ball suddenly, only to bob up again when ditions Now Favor Such a Move a few miles. It is figured that the Hoosiers decade, Riekart now foams in conversation the Federal League began negotiations for the will be a big drawing card there, and ar­ every* time he answers the noble ( ?) efforts of placing of a club in Buffalo. Dick became rangements will be made for Sunday exhibi­ Organized Ball. In fact, Rickart denounces associated with the Buffalo Club in a busi­ BY FRANK G. MENKE tion games. The ball park is waiting for the every move made by his former associates. ness way. Although Carroll is little known NEW YORK, N. Y., January 4. The Feds coming of the team. There are stands with Yes, he has turned un them each and every here, his friends claim he makes friends easily will make a master stroke if they place a a seating capacity of 4000 and the diamond one and expands his chest inches, maybe a and should prove a success in the role of busi­ team in New York for the 1915 season. Right is surrounded by a half-mile track which will foot, with pride because he's a Federal ness manager of the Brooklyn Club. Car- now seems to be the proper furnish the opportunity for plenty of "road Leaguer. voll's home is in Cleveland, but he will shortly time for the transfer of the work." GET READY FOR JOLT move to Brooklyn. John M. Ward's contract Kansas City franchise to the TO START MARCH 4 Further than that Rickart threatens to ex­ with the Brooklyn Club, as business manager, big town. Some folks will Manager Phillips said that he expects to pose the inside moves of the big leaguers. He expires on February 15 next. But while John argue that the greater city order the players to report here about March is going to put Organized Ball on a time limit, Montgomery, on that date, will cease to be in a busi­ will not support nve big 4, and if present plans are carried out the it does not cease such petty associated with the Brooklyn. Club league teams the Brooklyn team will leave for Valdosta on the 5th of and if by then ness way, he says he will and scheming attacks he is going to explode; Dodgers, Brooklyn Feds, New March. Phillips expects to keep the team STILL BE A FEDERAL LEAGUER York Americans, New York in the South about 21 days and is figuring on he is going to air some facts which Lloyd says Giants and a New York Fed­ a number of exhibition games on the return will be startling in the extreme and will swing at heart, and will be always ready to do any­ eral team, but that is a mat­ trip north. The squad will return to Indian­ the favoritism of the base ball fans from Or­ thing that lies in his power to help along the ter that never can be decided apolis the last of March and will, in all proba­ ganized Ball to the Federal. League. In new league. This week promises to be ;tn in­ until the experiment is made, bility, open the season at home, as the open­ Lloyd's words he is sick nnd tired of this teresting one in Federal League circles not and the time seems ripe for ing games in the West this year are slated for double-crossing that the American League only because Business Manager Carroll is to introduced in a base ball war, entered the Ju. A. Gilmore the Feds to make the experi­ Indianapolis and Chicago. "I am satisfied visit us, but also because Lee Magee, the new ment. The Sew Yorks in that we have selected the best spot in th<> field in the same manner as the Federal League, got the ball players to jump their manager, is expected to call on President Rob­ 1915 will be a mighty uncertain proposition. South to train," said Business Manager W. ert B. Ward, and talk over team matters. It Xren if they get a first-class manager it H. Watkins today. "There are many towns contracts, and now that the Federals only us are repeating the tricks of Johnson, Comiskey, may be, however, that the manager's visit will doesn't spell success for the New Yorks, and south of the Maaon-Dixon line which made have to be postponed for a time, owing to tht it doesn't make them a drawing card. The alluring offers, but the proposition from Val­ Hedges, and others, there is a squawk from the the American Leaguers. Rickart is a handy court action that the St. Louis National New Yorks need something they haven't got dosta could not be topped anywhere, and League Club started today to prevent Mageq just now first class players. There is little climate and conditions there are ideal." man for the Federals because of his former close association with Organized Ball. He from playing with any .club except the Car­ likelihood of any of the other clubs in the DEPENDING UPON YOUNGSTERS dinals. The court proceedings thus far have tig leagues donating a few players to the New knows how the American League has operated Phillips is determined in one thing. He is for these dozen or so years, and naturally is only served to once more call attention to the Yorks, because most of the other clubs are a going to build his hopes this year around a fact that kit shy on stars owing to the Federal raidings. instructing his higher-up officials along such young ball club. He believes in young blood lines. Many jumps which have been put over THE NEW MANAGER THE NEW YORK GIANTS qpd is convinced that youthful players will during the past few months and many of those of the Tip Tops had a whale of a name when may draw as well next season as in other do the Hoosiers proud. There are a few old of a year ago were due to Rickart's inside players in the line-up of the Hoofeds. but he broke into base ball. The papers submitted . easons, but it is doubtful. It is believed knowledge of the contracts held by the majors. to the court gives Lee's right name, which- that the reign of McGraw in the base ball these men are rated as stars and Phillips world is near an end. The Giants failed to means to build around them. Up to the time RICKART A REGULAR SLEUTH is Leo Hoernschemeyer. Any ball player that Crab the pennant last season and that lost of this writing nothing definite regarding a A Rickart trait is "Never allow the right can make good carrying around that weight is them some of their old drawing power. Fur­ first baseman had been announced by the hand to know the movements of the left a wonder. Maybe it is a scheme of the St. thermore, the Giants don't look overly power- club. That the Hoosiers still have hopes of in secret; he steps lightly; Louis Club to detract from Magee's fame by landing "Stuffy" Mclnnis is known, but Phil­ hand." He works iul for the 1915 battle, and it is likely that he gives out news which can be printed with­ heralding it to the entire world that the new they will not figure so very largely in the lips says that in case the deal does not go manager of the Tip Tops, instead of being a coming race. The hsme town fans have through he has made arrangements !o take out exposing the tricks, and he is the "I- scrappy Irishman, as the name of Lee Magee cured a bit on the Giants of 1914. They care of the initial sack. The'Hoosier leader don't-know kid" to those seeking informa­ would infer, is in reality a bowler, as the nam* h»Te tired of seeing Merkle, Doyle, Snodgrass, is enthusiastic over his youngsters. Pitcher tion. With the Browns Lloyd knew much, of Leo Hpernschemeyer would load one to bp» Meyers and some of the old gang. They want Whitehouse, a young left-hander; Bennie but he did not tell much. It is the same in lieve if they never had seen Lee play ball. star of the Federal League last the Federal League. But Lloyd promises to to see some new stars shining. If McGraw Kauff, the THE COURT ACTION pats a few on display there may he a revival year; Al Scheer, Vin Campbell, Ed Rousch open the belt which has held him in secret of interest in the Giants. If h« doesn't, the and others in the twenties are being counted since he packed his grip and departed from of the St. Louis Club is not worrying the of- fans may turn away from them. _ upon by Phillips to put the sort of life into Sportsman's Park, an entry in the Organized ficials of the Brooklyn Club in the least. the Hoosiers that is needed to overcome ob­ Ball ranks. Rickart was in just such a mood THE FEDERAL LEAGUERS President Gilmore has sent a telegram to Ma­ stacles aud tight the other day. He scorched every entry in gee not to bother over the court proceedings, The Feds, as a league, have corraled enough EVERY INCH OF THE WAT Organized Ball and denounced their methods. as he will be protected, no matter what hap­ tars to distribute among eight clubs and give "Why, this stuff is a joke to me," started Bert Padfield and Troutman, two new pitch­ pens;, and the Federal League does not figure each chib a major league look. In case the Rickart. "They're crying because they're that there is a possible chance for the St. Kansas City franchise was transferred to New ers, will probably vie for a berth as a regular, getting licked nnd I tell you they'll be licked although Phillips is expected to nick off some Louis Club to get an injunction preventing York they could put a mighty strong team before we get through with them. They didn't Magee from playing with the Tip Tops. The in the big city and it probably would become big league southpaw before the bell rings. play their hands fair with the ball players; When the season of 1914 closed Phillips had court proceedings were brought in Cincinnati a good drawing card. The Federal League of­ they didn't play their hands fair with any­ and a hearing has been set for next Saturday ficials are said to have three fine sites for a little to worry about regarding the 1915 they were supreme and no team, for with several exceptions he had a one. With them morning. Folks hereabouts are anxiously base ball park on Manhattan Island in view one ever could question their dealings. awaiting the visit of Magee to Washington And any one of the three, it is said, will be club that would give any team in the country a battle. He is decidedly optimistic over the NO THIEVES WITH THE FEDS Park, to hear wh;it his plans are for strength­ about as well located as the Polo Grounds. the Tip Tops for next season. That the The Feds have a mighty good chance this year prospects this year, but admits that the "But we are in this field to improve base ening struggle will be harder. WMle Phillips has ball and we will prove it to the fans before team will be strengthened goes without saying, to get a greater amount of publicity than the for the Wards want a winner nnd money will Organized majur league clubs and also they several members of last year's team yet to we get through. We are not asking for any­ sign, and is on the trail to sign one of two thing that does not belong to us, but what be no object when it comes to getting the will be in a position to grab off the cream of players that Manager Magee believes he needs the minor league talent that will b» turned others young players, too he himself right has Organized Ball to claim anything as its own property? That's where those to bolster up the team. A site for training . back by the majors. HAS SIGNED NO CONTRACT quarters will be selected while the manager these columns fellows are wrong. They have lied before; THESE TWO CHANCES with the Hoofeds. As told in they are lying now, and they'll continue to is here. laid down before, Phillips has not signed a contract with RUBE MARQL'ARD came because of the two new rules and club since 1904. He believes that a word lie. The biggest lie, is from Clark Griffith. a few weeks ago by the magnates. One rule He tells you he has given Walter Johnson a has been heard from. He has been in the players, the of honor is enough to bind anyone, and he limits the Organized clubs to 21 has always kept faith. In this he has been re­ contract for $12,500. That's a lie. I'll tip West recently, and told all his friends out other rule forbids their going into training .un­ you off to something Johnson is getting there that he expected to play with the Tip into training warded every year with one exception. In 1912, til March 1. If the Feds go when he managed the Youngstown, 0.. Club $22.500 a year from the Nationals. That's Tops the coming season. Rube says the New early in February they will be at it two or $67,500 for three years. And Griffith did not York Club has no claim on him and if it has clubs. The for President Chas. Powers, the team finished three weeks before the Organized the season in second place, losing the pennant pay Johnson $12,500 in 1914. He paid him it has yet to show him. The famous south­ Feds will be first in the field with training by half a game. Phillips had no contract $10,000 and no more. I paw stated that his treatment by the owners trip news. More attention- will be paid to the with Powers, but to this day the Youngstown SAW JOHNSON'S CONTRACT, of the Brooklyn Club was so generous that individual performances of the Federal players Club owes him a half-month's salary, and now he is more than ever anxious to pitch for by the newspapers. The fact that the Organ­ and I know what I am talking about. If they the Tip Tops. President Ward says the Brook­ he has never been able to collect it. In spite see a chance to gain an inch they'll double"- ized clubs will have to cut their rosters down of this Phillips has nothing but the kindest lyn Club has no intention of turning Mar- to 21 men will mean that those clubs that cross their best friend. There's nothing quard back to the Giants for the New York words for Powers, despite the unfair treat­ square about them, and if they don't quit such carry from 40 to 50 players to the Southland ment he has received. Club has failed to prove that it has any claim will have to begin cutting loose from their re­ tactics I'm going to come out with some stuff on the pitcher. Marquard will be a big help cruits within a week after they land below the THE EXHIBITION SEASON that will be the biggest sensation in base ball. to Manager Magee. Notwithstanding all the Mason and Dixon line and that they will give will open here March 27, and the games When I hand it out it will spread around the knocks that have been aimed at Rubo, there the Fed scouts a chance to grab off the best scheduled to date are announced as follows: world. I'll play no favorites every one will is no denying that he is a star pitcher. His of the recruits. March 27, 28 Regulars vs. Yanigans, at get it. This is no wild claim on my part, but coming to the Tip Tops spells lots of trouble Federal Park. April 1 Hoosiers vs. Wabash 1 have some figures which are facts, and facts for the left-handed hitters in the Federal College, at Crawfordsville. April 2, 3 Hoo- that will open the eyes of Organized Ball. League this year. HOOSIER HAPPENINGS siers vs. Wabash College, at Federal Park. IS FRIEND OF PLAYERS WESTERZIL NOT IN DANGER April 4 Hoosiers vs. A. B. C.'s at Federal "Didn't we show Organized Ball their con­ Some stories came out of the West that Park. April 5 Hoosiers vs. Wubash College, tracts were not worth the ink and paper used The Spring Training Plans Now Com­ at Crawfordsville. April 6, 7, 8, 9 Open Manager Magee had an idea of playing third for the documents? Haven't we advanced the base himself the coming season. But Lee U pleted The Team to Train in Georgia dates. April 10 Regulars vs. Yanigans, at ball player I Funs want to know why the boys Federal Park. April 11 Hoosiers vs. A. B. not likely to bother much around the difficult are sticking to us. The players would still corner once he gets a glimpse *f the way Tex Manager Phaiips Banking Upon Youth C.'s, at Federal Park. April 13 Opening of be working for a tiny sum; they would still ieas«n. Westerzil plays the position. The official to Deliver. be drawing releases after giving their best fielding records for the past season showed services to the magnates for years and years, that "Westy" was really the best third aacker WANTED $80.000 but for our Federal League. Just go back in the Federal League. He did not do any By Jack Velock to Miner Brown's cue. He's a fellow helped INDIANAPOLIS, Ind.. January 4. Mana­ remarkable hitting, but he had the knack of one magnate to accumulate a fortune. What making his hits at the right time. It is a ger Bill Phillips came to Indianapolis from Eddie Coffins Named That Huge Sum for was the finish planned for him? Down in the his home in Charleroi, Pa., with the new year good Bet that Magee will be found playing a Three-Year Federal Contract. minor leagues, and he couldn't come buck. second base for the Tip Tops this year. and things began to pop hereabouts in short Is that justice? I do not want to picture the order. The first big 1915 announcement was A Federal League official stated the other Whi-ither Danny Murphy is to be traded to the Federal League an angeJ, but I just want to Chifeds and whether Cy Fa&enberg is to be the selection of Valdosta, Ga., as the training day that the reason that the new organization show the fans a few tricks played by us not camp of the Redlegs. Valdosta is a hustling did nut persist in its negotiations to sign a member of the Tip Tops' pitching staff are city 157 miles southwest of Savannah on the Eddie Colliiis, formerly of the Athletics, and THESE SNEAKY STUNTS, two of the important matters to be consid­ Florida and Georgia State lines, and is but now of the White Sox. wa* because his de­ but moves above tae e»rd t»ble. That's the ered when Manager Magee comes to Brooklyn 40 miles from Cedar Keys, on the gulf. The mands when tke Feds nnt approached Colling difference between the magnate* in our league to discuss plans for the coming season. Joe Georgia town was selected by Manager Phil­ with an offer were so great that the inde­ and those in Organized Ball. They are not in Tinker is said to be still anxious to weaa Murphy away from the Tip Tops. lips. Business Manager Wotkins. and Presi­ pendent league officials w«re dumbfounded. the game to bank the dollar from the fans, e - dent Jay Edward Kranse after much consid­ Colling had been generally selected as the keep it there and than five the patrons the eration. Several towns in Georgia and Flor­ greatest player in the world, and he impress­ laugh. No; they are h«r« to give them th« A SOLILOQUY ida offered the Hoosiers attractive proposi­ ed this fact upon the minds of the Federal courtesies deserved/' Rickart tore off col­ tions, but the offer of the people of Valdosta Leaguers when they asked him if he wo aid umns and columns of other stuff, but phrases was accepted as the best proposition of all. jump. To their great astonishment, Collins which would not interest fan*. Other parts By Wafer Trumbull According to present plans the club will start stated that he demanded $80. "00 for a three- of has conversation dwelled up«n the loyalty 1 remember. I remenbrr, southward about Ma"ch 5, and will work out years' contract. Noi only that, be he wanted of ball players; their fairue&a with magnates The Federal terms I sifned; for three weeks. Every accommodation neces­ Lloyd's sen­ But I base talked with* lawyers siuc*, $2O.OOO tn c-ash and demanded that the other etc. We agrred with many of And therafora ctaaucwl ay mlad. sary to a successful training trip win be pro­ $60,000 be depoiited in the bank far him. tences, but when he reached the period follow­ Th0 Senators were kind to me, vided for the Hoosiers. Free street car serv­ This demand on the part of Colling, the Fed­ ing the boost for certain ball players w« I'd not betray their tsust; ice to and from the ball park, which is lo- eral League official states, breaks all records balked. So now we await Rickart's sensation, For tiu-y might hold me, anyhow, (he fair grounds, 10 minutes frou tile for caloea&l aerv* on the part of the present- exposing Organized Ball. .Ant ttris ntw Iwco* might ** !, JANUARY 9, 1915 SPORTING LIFE but he was wrong. The Feds will be there all did not prove a paying proposition. The Ward of the Cubs by Charles P. Taft. President PITTSBURGH PICKINGS season. We pay no attention to these famous brothers were said to be the men famishing Tener frankly said that Mr. Taft as a man sayings We always consider the source." Winn with the money. accustomed to gigantic deals, didn't Ban Johnson's Prophetic Powers Questioned E. W. Gwinner. HAVE THE READY CASH Aintitthedickens, this kidnapping of ball Augusta. Ga., Selected as the Training players' And they have such a "hard" life, THOSE "PEACE MOVES" to buy Murphy's stock and had to give notes too. Lay off, 0. B., lay off. for the stock, turning said stock to Murphy a« Place of the Rebels Some Recent Hap­ We can't see any bells or stars on some collateral security. Of course, the public penings in St. Louis. sporting writers who are continually harping President Ward, of the Brooklyn Club, for would accommodatingly understand that in about press agents. One in particular is sore the case of Mr. Taft, as explained by Presi­ the First Time Gives the Federal League dent Tener, By William A. Whit« because the Feds exist, and he mentions some­ it was a virtue of his business thing about press agents every so often. But Version of the Attempts of Powers of that prevented an actual sale at a time when PITTSBURGH, Pa.. January 4. Ban John­ we consider the source. the press of the country was supplied with all son, the hammer-driving works of the Ameri­ Famous sayings of "famous" men (no Organized Ball to Wipe Out New League the details of driving Murphy out of base ball. can League, has issued his final decree in the names mentioned): "The Federals are on In the case of Mr. Weeghman, who would case of the Federal League And Ban has de­ their last legs." "There ain't no Federal By H. T. Brewer have become a Cub stockholder only on con­ creed that the Feds must fall; that they dition of recognition of the Federals as a League." NEW YORK, January 3. After declaring haven't a leg to stand on, and that if they Button, button, who's got Hans Lobert? major league, Mr. Johnson seized the 'ready open the 1915 season at all, they won't last Ditto about Walter Johnson. that what he terms "organized bluff" had money' idea as an opportunity to belittle a until June. Well, well, of all things! Many, Weekly mystery: Who is Rebel Oakes af­ failed to check steadily growing public senti­ leader in the Federal League movement, and many thanks for your kind consideration in ter to play the outfield? ment in favor of the Federal League, Robert with abuse, instead of argument backed up by notifying us of this proposed "bust" of the Daily occurrence: So-and-so jumped to the B. Ward, vice-president of the independent facts, regain some of his Feds. Wouldn't it have been terrible if we Feds. FAST DWINDLING had gone right along thinking the Feds were More money. circuit and owner of the Brooklyn Federals, POWER Two strange things: Rowland as manager told yesterday, for the first time, the story of as 'base ball dictator.' In attempting to con­ a sure go and then suddenly were awakened of to the realization that our fondest dreams the White Sox and "Kid" Gleason with the peace negotiations which failed. Said Mr. tinue the boisterous bluff which has been a were shot ( Thanks again Ban, for your his passports. Whyf Ward: "Before the close of the playing sea­ bommerang to O. B., Mr. Johnson, according kindly tip. We "cannabear to Somers, the father of the American League, son James A. Gilmore was visited by Mike to public interview, says that he will tell has gone to the wall. Too many ball clubs, Cantillon, an American Association club own­ 'real facts about the Federal League soon.' THINK OF THE HUMILIATION with all going out and nothing coming in, ex­ er and friend of Ban Johnson. Cantillon out­ When that change comes in Mr. Johnson's we would have suffered had you not so kindly plains Somers' predicament, but in justice to lined a scheme for consolidating the Federal tactics there will be ideal conditions for the informed us of this coming fall. Thanks th« plucky Cleveland man the American League clubs in the West with the American fans to make careful study of Mr. Johnson's again, old top. we oh, say, by the way we League magnates ought to help him out of his Association teams and having the Federals boastful predictions in the past year and con­ have just made a discovery. Say. Ban, didn't hole. Where would the American League and Internationals merge in the East, giving trast th«m with 'real facts.' The Federal you, about thds time last year, yell out that have been had it not been for Burners and his the new circuit Class AA rating as a minor League is a permanent institution in base the Feds were nix, and that they wouldn't money league. Mr. Gilmore ball. It may be considered expensive, but open the season, and that if they did they REJECTED THIS PROPOSITION we will continue to build on a foundation of wouldn't last till June I Didn't you, Ban! President Wecirhman, of the Chif&rU, last week de­ straightforward dealing with the public and The records of famous sayings quote you as clared his Intention to otTer Kid (JlfajitMi, jnst relfased without asking details. Realizing the force of harmony among the club owners. Because it saying this, and that is identically what you by the White Sox, a berth as coach aiul asslstaut irsn- Mr. Weexhman as a club owner, there was a is so unlike the 0. B. system, some men can­ have just told us again. Honest, Ban, we ager for the Tinx next season. Gleaaoa was wranteil new suggestion when Cantillou called again not understand why we can hope to succeed. don't want to doubt your word, but the same last year by the Federals, and Is said to have t^en at Federal League headquarters. He made an The public seems eager for the chance if I record that gives your little prediction tells offered tlio m;ma«ment of the Brooklyn Fod» within appointment for Mr. Wecghman to meet Au­ may judge from the comment! in recent us that eight clubs started the Federal League the lait month but refused it gust Herrmann, Chairman of the National weeks." season in April and that eight clubs finished the season in October, a team from a little "burg called Indianapolis having dragged away \ BALTIMORE BUDGET the "glad rag. 11 Surely you were misquoted last year. You didn't make that prediction, 'Saving 'em From the Feds" did you? Oh, you did? Well, well! Too The Spring Training Trip to Cuba Virtual­ had you fell down. And you've got the nerve to tell us the same thing again, too. We W. A. Phelon in Cincinnati "Times-Star" ly Abandoned Court Proceedings and ill fall once, but R. BAKER: Yes. Yes, I know MR. M'GRAW: Aw, be thankful, man Other Squabbles Injurious to the Game* DON'T PULL IT TWICE. that Mr. Lobert would be a don't be so ungrateful! Didn't I save It don't go. Here is one for you, Ban, old great card for the Giants, and this valuable player from the Feds? By Em&nud, Daniel top. Think it over, take it from any angle, would strengthen your team MR. SHERWOOD MAGEE: Howdy, BALTIMORE, January 5. The holiday get a juggler, or juggle it yourself; turn it but don't you suppose we need gentlemen? How are you all why season here found the base ball world much insido out and upside down, and if it don't him here '. hello, Joe Tinker! Don't you dare at- in the same state as the business one, namely, gee, we miss our guess: Eight clubs will MR. M'GRAW: Never mind tuck a poor defenseless ball player! very quiet. As far as the local diamond start the season in the Federal League. Eight about that, Billiken. I'm after MR. STALLIXGS: Fear not, Sherry, sport is concerned, there was absolutely noth­ clubs will finish the season as members of the Lobert, so's to save him from the Feds. I'll rescue you. ing doing. Despite this, however, there was Federal League. One of the eight clubs will They've been tempting him; he's all MR. BAKER: Say, what is this, any­ plenty to interest local fandom. although it win the pennant and be acclaimed World's ready to make the somersault, and so way I cnme from the outside world. The Terrapin Champions by default because Organized Base you'd better let me save him. MR. TINKER: Speaking of money, officials have heard nothing definite as yet Ball's champions will not play th-cm. Are MR. LOBERT: That's dead right, Mr. Mr. Magee, how does a five-year contract, from the Cuban promoters and it will not bo you sure that your league will start and finish Baker. I'm in danger. I'm in awful at $7000 per, set on your system! surprising if the proposed trip to the island that same way, and that one of your teams peril. I may fall. How much didja say, MR. MAGEE: Help! Help! Police! does not become a reality. While the local will play for the so-called championship of Otto? Deliverance! I'm sinking! 'lub has received a half-dozen other offers the world? Are you! MR. KNABE: Eight thousand, Horus. MR. BAKER: I'll see that seven tfiou- none has been given any serious consideration, MR. LOBERT: I feel myself slipping 1 sand and make it seven and a half. and it is more than possible that the Terra­ THE SPRING TRAINING PLACE There goes my left foot! Eight MR. MAGEE: Who threw me' pins will again condition themselves ftt South­ Augusta, Georgia, in the sunny, sunny thousand beans! I'm falling, I'm the plank? Thanks, thanks! I can ern Pines, where they worked Bouth, will he the gathering place for the falling! Oh, save me, save me I keep my head above the water I Pittsburgh Federals in the Spring of this MR. BAKER: Eighty-two hun­ can survive the chilly waves but DURING LAST SPRINd. year. The Rcjiels will gambol right merrily dred ? how thick the sharks crowd Except for a cool wind which seemed to come in this sunny clime for several days in prepa­ MR. LOBERT: I feel a little around me! up during the afternoon there was no objec­ ration for the fight that may bring the Fed­ steadier, but MR. TINKER: Say $8000, tion there and it is believed that this bad eral pennant to Pittsburgh in October. The MR, KXABE: Make it eight and Sher? feature can be done away with by building training camp was selected by Business Man­ a half, lionns. MR. MAGEE: Help, help, hel- another diamond in a place where the grand ager W. T. MeCulIough last week, he having MR. I.OBKRT: Help! Help! lup! The water is cold I'm slip­ stand would shut off this too-cool wind. As gone thither to make an investigation of con­ Assistance! I'm losing my hold ping off the planks here come the a whole, Southern Pines was decidedly satis­ ditions in that section. Rome, Georgia, did I'm dropping down! Save me1 sharks! factory last season. It is not so far South nut suit the Rebel representative and he hiked MR. M'GRAW: Nine thou and MR. STALLINGS: Nine thou­ that when the players begin wending their off to Augusta. There, according to all re­ a three-year contract, Honus? sand simoleons, Sherwood! way northward they feel the sudden chango ports, he found just what he wanted, and MR. LOBERT: Oh-h-h! I feel A. Phelon MR. MAGEE: B'.essings on the climate. It is thought that some definite wanted just what he found. The result is safe in your heroic grasp, Mr. hero who brought the life-pre­ conclusion will be reached soon in the matter the Rebels will wear th« colors of Augusta for McGraw. Such a hero! Gat away server! Pull for the shore! Joe, you of a camp. If the Cuban trip falls through, four or five weeks in the Spring. awav from me, Ot Knabe! Don t you beat it away from me. How dare you Manager Knabe probably will take i trip to THE PLACE IS IDEAL try to make me slip again less'n ten thou­ come near a half-drowned man with only the towns that have offered places for train­ sand iron men! a small roll in your pocket? ing purposes and the selection of the camp lor a training camp, Mac reports, and there MR. KNABE: I'll give you MR. BAKER: Once more I rise to ask will be left entirely in his hands. Of coarse, should be no kick about weather. Mac left we are all mightily interested in here while the temperature was close to zero MR. LOBERT: Help! Help! Save me where do I get off at, I'd like to know? and the feathery white flakes were fluttering quick! MR. STAI.LINOS: Of all the grouches! THE CASE OF LEE MAGEE through the air, and arrived in the South 29 MR. KNABE: I was going to say that Haven't I just saved this splendid ath­ hereabouts, and it is generally believed that hours later, where the sun was out in full I'll give you a hard look before I'll be lete from the Feds? the fact that the Brookfed leader gave the force and the warm breezes were blowing just held up anv higher. You can all go to JOHNNY SMALLPAY (The Bush Re­ Cards 10 days notice of his intention to like they do up here in the Summer. Mac, it thunder. (Exit.) cruit) : Help! Help! I'm falling! Help leave the team will hold good in the courts. seems, had a little difficulty in getting the MR. M'GRAW: Feel all right now, nw before the Federals can get me! Another item of news which formed a topic ball park, for O. B. controls the grounds of Mr. Lobert! MR. STALLIXGS: Who's that yelping? for considerably discussion was the run-in the South Atlantic team there. The citizens MR. LOBERT: Y-y-yes. I'm quite re­ MR. BAKER: Aw, a kid recruit, just Between "Pol" Perritt and Manager Oakes. of the town, however, wanted the Rebels, and stored, thank you. But what a terrible drafted. While fans all show considerable interest ia moment! What a narrow escape!- John, MR. STALLINGS ),,.,, . things of this nature, the fact remains that arrangements were quickly made for the ball you're SOME saver! MR. M'GRAW I Sink! who wants grounds. MR. BAKER ) <° »»v6 a buisher ? these subjects are anything but the sort root­ A "MOVIE" FILM MR. BAKER: Say, jast a minute ers were wont to discuss during the off where do I get off? CURTAIN. months a season or two ago. It is not the Keel 1 In the office of the St. Louis Na­ kind of gossip that surrounds the game with tionals. Schuyler Britton and Miller Hug- J any glamour and as a 'matter of fact it ia Kins conversing. "Slim" Sallee enters. A just the opposite. It is putting a tinge on. whispered conversation and a hnrried tele­ Commission and head of O. B.'s war com­ the game that can do nothing but hurt. gram. The telegram is to "Pol" Perritt, de­ AN ALLIED LEAGUE mittee. This meeting took place in New York THE serter from the Cardinal ranks. "I'll get and nothing was accomplished. There were BALTIMORE IXTKRXATIOXALS him back," from Sallee. The scene shifts to An Al'eged Movement to Organize a New several meetings between Messrs. Woeghman This week is the one during which tha Pcrritt's home. The telegram arrives. A and Herrmann in Chicago, and to aid in paci­ Virginia League will take some action con­ suit of silk pajamas and a pair of bedroom and Powerful New England League to fying the minor leagues eager to enlist with cerning the transfer *of the Baltimore Inter­ slippers arc dropped in a traveling bag and Cc-operate With the Federal League. tho Federals there was spread broadcast a national franchise to Richmond. While every­ Perritt starts for St. Louis. story of Mr. Wcoghman's contemplated de­ thing is said to be settled hut the price to be Reel 2 -A girl in the case. She reads the WORCESTER, Mass., January 1. The sertion of the Federal League to become prin­ paid the Virginia League for ceding the Rich­ St. Louis telet-'ram, hastens to a telegraphi presence of several Federal League agents in cipal stockholder in the Cubs. This bluff of mond franchise, such is not believed to be the oftico and notifies the villain, PI T. Oaken. town today gave semblance of truth to the case. In some circles it is hinted that Man­ "Curses," from Oakcs, and he starts for St. report that the Gilmore folk are to organize tt "BREAKING THE FEDERAL LEAGUE" ager Dunn will1 not have an easy time in get­ Louis. He gets there and as Perritt steps New England League, composed of four cities quieted the minor*, but Charles W. Murphy ting the price he asked for 49 per cent, of from the tram be walks into Oakes and Ed of the present New England circuit and four hopped forth and asserted himself in a man­ the club stock, although ' 'Dunnie" himself Konetchy, another villain. from the Eastern Association. That rumor ner that left no doubts in the minds of the says there will be no hitch on that score. Reel 3 Horrors! Perritt is kidnapped and has been going the rounds in the cities con­ funs regarding the system which has prevailed From New York we hear that it is possiblo hurried into a restaurant by Huggins and cerned, and it looks as if the Ward brothers in Organized Base Ball. About this time, that Baltimore »nd Jersey City may be drop­ Britton. Much action on the part of the vil­ are financing too. one of the leaders in Organized Base Ball ped entirely. This is not likely, however, as lains. Automobiles are called in and the vil­ T.HE NEW PROPOSITION. thought too much base ball got into the papers Manager Dunn will not agree to any such ac- lains do scout duty. Finally Villain Oakes during the Winter time. It is becoming more tir.n so quickly. He paid real money for his departs in a big machine. Next scene: Home It has long been the belief of base ball pa­ and more apparent that Organized Base Ball's International holdings, and would rightly de­ of Britton. Hat pulled low. Villain Oakcs trons in New England that leagues should be methods will not stand the acid test of honest, mand his money back, at least, if the league guards the entrance to the mansion. Auto­ formed of cities of nearly equal base ball unbiased publicity. There never was a chance decided to drop this city and not permit the mobile pulls up and three men alight. Vil­ capacity when such could be done. It might of either Mr. Weeghman or myself deserting transfer of the franchise elsewhere. lain Oakes mak»s a rush, grabs one Perritt, easily be done by combining the largest cities the Federal League. Ho met O. B.'s agents * . whistles, a big auto comes up, the pair, one of the two Class B leagues of New England, as business men willing to deal in the open. of them just about dragged into it, are whisk- but every effort in that direction has been Mr. ..^Veeghrnan would have bought into the WALTER GOOSE (?) «d away to the R. R. station and thence to headed off by the officials of the leagues. They Cubs and I would have taken over the New Chicago. realize if a reorganization was made the mag­ Yorks provided the main point at ixsue had By GUntland Riot Final: "I am with the Feds to a finish. nates could break away from present control been met, that was recognition of the Fed A dilltr. a dollar. I have taken the slip and don't care. I am and put live young men at the head of the A terrible holler. being paid what I am worth and the Cardinal organizations. ' The cities suggested are Lynn, e AS A THIRD MAJOR LEAGUE. For Johnson to get sf>me more par: management can whistle for a while." I.owell, Lawrence and Worcester, of the pres­ On He used to jump to the Feds and now ent New England League circuit: Spring­ each of the three occasions when proposi­ He jumps the other way. "Pol" Perritt. field, Hartford, tions for the purchase of the New Yorks were And so go on such desperate deeds in the New Haven and Bridgeport, put to me I said 'yes, if you recognize the very light of a big of the Eastern Association. It is Walter had a little curve city in these days of sup­ Federal League as a third major circuit. That broke both fast and slow. posed civilization. These three-reel acts are AN OPEN SECRET What I am asking costs absolutely nothing. 1 And eveiyw-here that \VaJter went popular on the screen, but they are not with that the Federal League, or men connected That is the story of the attempt to establish He grabbed some extra dough. the fans, and the sooner they are .eliminated with that organization, conducted the Colonial peace in base ball, but there are numerous from the daily base ball program the better League last season. Al Winn. formerly man­ incidentals illustrating the O. B. system. Ban it will be for all concerned. Among the improvements l«Ing planned at the FeJW ager of the Lowell team, of the New England Johnson was declaring that Mr. Weeghman era! league hall park In Pittsbunrh are the shifting REBKL VOLLEYS League, was business agent for the league. couldn't raise $150,000 to buy into the Cubs. of tho diamond to a point further from the stands "I expected it. It comes every 10 often. Al had thi> cash ou hand and came around President Truer was explaining to newspaper and the enlarging of tlie giaud «uad to make tb* Bm Johnson §aid tee same thine last fear, reguiirlr, M WM neceuary, u the league men of New York the famous alleged purchase capacity gitaur. 10 SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 9, 1915 I am not letting sentiment bother me. If the BUFFALO BOTHER Giants can prove that they have a legal right THE FEDERAL BATSMEN to my services, why I will be with them, but otherwise I will stick to the Feds." Mar­ League Spring Training Plans Giving1 the Manage- quard is not doing the vaudeville with his Good Batting in the New Major , ment Thought and Worry Now That the clever little wife this season. He discovered Shown By the Fact That Most of the that he lost too much weight last Winter, and J9J5 Team Has Been Virtually Made when he went South to train he was away be­ Major League Recruits Increased Their low his normal weight, with the result that Averages. Up By Manager Schlafly. he did not get into proper condition for some time. This Winter he is taking things easy By Edward Tranter and keeping in light training, so that when Hew York "Press" BUFFALO, N. Y., January 4. Officials of the training season comes be will be fit and How did the Federal League »hape up list the Buffalo Federal League Club are giving ready for business. season aa a major league '. That is a question much thought and consideration to the Spring which the fans would like to know. The training plans of the Buffeds. Although no writer has compiled a table showing how the Rej. U. 8. Pat. Offlc» definite spot has been selected, it is the con­ JONES ON GRIFFITH batting averages of the players of last sea­ census of opinion that the Buffeds will d« son's federal League team: compare with their training in some small town near the their averages in Organized Ball in 1913. THE VICTOR TRADE MARK border line of Georgia and Florida. Secretary The St. Louis Club's Veteran Manager Dis­ In drawing up this table only players who Jack Kelly is in daily communication with cusses the Johnson Case and Characterizes have jumped from either the major or Class ON A THLETIC SUPPLIES cities of the Southland, assembling details and AA minor leagues are considered. Of the 110 Stands for data that will be a benefit in the selection of Griffith as the "Smoothest Man in the jumpers listed, 59 increased their batting the one place best suited to ideal Spring train­ averages. The table shows that the largest Highest Quality and Satisfaction ing. The experience of -the management of American League." desertion was from the National League, as FULLY GUARANTEED the Buffeds last Spring is to be avoided this PORTLAND, Ore., January 1. Fielder 37 of the plavers, with ratings in John Heyd- time. Manager Schlafly's clan spent their pre- Jones, manager of the St. Louis Federal ler's 1913 batting averages, are found in the Official Outfitters for the season time at Danville, Va., and had a most League team, and generally regarded as one Federal League batting statistics. work. The Federal League disagreeable period of Spring of the shrewdest men in base ball, declared NATIONAL LEAGUERS BETTER MARKS snow and rain, chill and cold, settled in Dan­ tonight that if the Washington Club succeeded ville as it never had settled before, this in preventing Walter Johnson from playing Of the 37, 21 bettered their averages in PREVENTING THE PLAYERS with the Chicago Federals he would admit the Federal League, while 16 fell below their Victor Sporting Goods Co. that he knew nothing about base ball con­ 1913 National League figures. The thirty- from doing outdoor work. Diamond play was seventh, Bill Eariden, hit the same in both almost an unknown quantity with the Buf­ tracts or base ball procedure. "Of course, Mass. the B'ederals will take the case to the courts," leagues. Twenty-one of Ban Johnson's 1913 Springfield, feds in their first year of Spring training. troopers are listed in President Gilmore's ta­ The best they could get away from homo was slid Jones, "and the difference in the con­ tracts of the two leagues will be shown. Ours ble, 12 of whom bettered themselves, and gymnasium activity and .ba*e ball as she la eight others fell down. Of the 30 Interna­ played in a tobacco warehouse. Consequently, is a straight, businesslike document, with no loopholes and no jokers which are not bind­ tional League jumpers* batted better in the whila Austin when the season opened the diamond training Federal than in the International. The Amer­ nortnn fi?,?,i6 are now in Gil more'* srxdety. of the Buffeds was practically nil. Despite ing. The National and American League and Iwiporte. who went to the Brown? for Iloy Ha,rtzeH, documents contain three or four of these stick­ ican Association has IS jumpers, seven of nre nUo full-fledr^l I'>*^. Only Haruell bas been this severe handicap, the team, under the whom bettered their records in the Federal painstaking hand of Larry Hchlafly, made a lers, which are put in there able the resist the gold of tho tempters. League and nine of whom fell down. The of th« Brook­ wonderful showing in the early aeason and ^ TO CONFUSE THE PLAYERS Pacific Coast vote was closely divided. Seven Jolm Hummel, the iJleflt utility man eventually made itself a formidable aggrega­ lyn Superi>a,s. Is considering an offer from the PltU- in just such case* as this. It was such a one men jumped, and three of them batted better biirgh Fcdt-ral l^a^ue Clvib. tion before the bell tolled the end of the Sum­ as this which made Johnson afraJd to play in the Federal League. mer season. It is the general impression that with the Federal League. The clause stating Lanr ^nhhfiy Ir, said to be dlckertng with JaA by spending more money for railroad fare, so TINKER FELL CONSIDERABLY Dalton, lh« outfielder, who led Die National LeafUt that $1)500 of Johnson's 1914 salary was greater part of last season. as to get the boys farther down South, that given for the purpose of obtaining an option One of the biggest drops was taken by Joe batters during Uie when the Buffeds reach the Northern clime on his services for .next year will not hold Tinker, who fell from .317 with the Reds, in Manager Oahes, of Pittsburgh, is negotiating witb they will have become so precise in their in­ in any court. The truth of the matter is 1913, to .259 with the Chifeds. Other promi­ nutfleldef Tommy Leach, of the Ohiccgo (Aiby. t.nd miy dividual and collective playing that the Buf­ nent players who declined in the Federals have landed him when this Issue of "Sportint Life" that Clark Griffith, manager of the Washing­ Snxta its readers. feds will present a team of unquestioned and ton Nationals, simply distorted the facts in were Otto Knabe, Mike Simon, Al Bridwell, unequaled the case, and convinced Walter that he could George Stovall, Clyde Engle, Guy JJinn, Claude The BaKimDrt Feds intend to trade Kg Harry Swa- Hendrix, Grover Hartley and Claude Cooper. dna. tlKMr hard-hitting first bafiem&n. it Is said. RECORD AND STRENGTH not play with the. Federal League, when he of knew there was no reason in the world, if Benny Kauff, the Indianapolis outfielder, who because Harry does not i-lmm very well with some in the independent organization. The boys led the Feds in batting with .368, hit for .345 the other hoys MI the club. They had better not probably will assemble in Washington in the case were taken to court, that Washing­ trade him to Buffalo for "OHUde" Harold Chase. ton could hold Johnson under this 'optional with Hartford, in the Eastern Association in March, and then hike to the land of perpetual 1913. The table follows: Now that Roy Corhan admits he hafl signed a Fed­ sunshine and flowers and warm breezes. Some clause.' Clark Griffith eral League contract it is expected that the Imperial of the players will not have far to travel to IS THE SMOOTHEST MAN Plaj« ISM VtA. Ort«nized Base Bill Valley League, which operatis in the Winter time la ultimately is chosen. and Club. Butt. Av. Ratlins Aierice. California, will bar him. The league has announced the training camp that in the American League, in many respects. Evans, Brooklyn...... 355 .24,0 (X. L.) Harry Moran, the left-hander, is Wintering in Ban Johnson is given credit for many things a ban against Federal [.caguft players. Major league Windall. W. Va. Russell Ford is spending the Cliase. Buffalo ...... 3M .2»r U. L.) players will automatically MLtpeitd themselves if they which have contributed to the success of the Yerkes, llttsuurfb ... .333 .267 (A.I*) take pert in tames against or with Corhan. Winter in Rockingham, N. C. Fred Anderson younger organization which should be handed Ka«irly. Kail. City.. .931 .23.) (A.I*) is doing some dentistry in North Carolina, to Griffith. Bau is taking money under false Sliaw. Brooklyn ...... 321 .232 (I. L.) Had it nr>t been for the big war In Europe tl» while Bill Louden is in Piedmont, W. Va. pretences in these cases. For instance, when tanuox, Pittsburgh ... .317 .520 (I. L.) Federals might hare made a sui*ress of a team in Tex McDonald is in Tuxon, Tex.; and Ivy Kcnwortliy. Kaji. City .310 .2»7 (P. C. L.) Toronto, which is the finest minor league city In the American League was engaged in war America. However the European war has knocked! Wingc is in Norcross, Ga. Charley Hanford with the National, presenting a similar case UouuYu Hiilralo ...... 313 .3*1 (A.I*) will hajve to travel. Ho has business inter­ CramUlll. St. J.ouis .. .312 .306 (X. L.) all Uiance for a Federal Lca«iio teun in Toronto, and to that which is going on now between the Lauorte, IndlanapulK. .«ll .'£M (A. L.) base ball will likely be poorly aupix>rted In Canada ests in Alontreal. Gene Krapp is in Detroit. Federals on one side and the Organized forces next season If the war is still on at that time, Del Young1 is in Cleveland. Several of the on the other, Griffith was resppnsiblo for the Onkcs. Pittsburgh ... .311 .2K1 (N. L.) Buffeds are in Eastern cities, but can reach Murphy. Biwlilyu ... .311 .3i2 (A. L.) Says Urn Now York "Globe:" "Speaking of tltt desertion of from 15 to 20 stars whom John­ J. Wal;h. Baltimore.. .310 .333 (X. L.) efficiency of Federal L*aguo r>itehers. a scribe arise* the assembling point at Washington with lit­ son or no other man could ^ tle difficulty. Tho only Buffed who remained Bate?, naltlmore .... .3*7 .278 (X.I*) to Inquire why Joe Tinker la< season batted about $6 INDUCE TO TAKE THE LEAP, McDonald. Buffalo .... .30« .Mo (X. I*) .333 (I. 1*1 points below hl.t normal National League average. W» in this city is Hal Chase. He has McKeclmle, Indiana's. .305 .134 (A.J*) .Wft (A. A.) ithould say it wa« betMUse Joe missed C. Mat hew son BECOME A LOCAL FAVORITE Griffith, by his plausible explanation and his Mcyer, Baltimore .... .302 .103 (X. I,.) .200 (I. L.) for the first tliup In his career. He always claimed and knows many Buffalonians already. He reputation as » level-headed fellow, induced Bradley, I'itwburgU .. .302 .2iM> (1. I*) that Matty's pitching made lum a .^00 hitter." has purchased a home for himself in this city. these stars to jump, and this had more to do IV. Miller. St. Louis. .295 .2:W (N.I*) New Yorte ''Press:" " Ban Johnson refused to ad­ President William E. Robertson is laughing at with the making of the American League than Esmond, Indianapolis. .295 ,2:18 (I. L.t mit that Jim (iilmore had Kent him a hornet's nest the stories to the effect that Organized Ball any other from a playing standpoint. Now Mullln. lu.llnnuliolis . .i!>5 .26» (A. L.) .250 (I. L.) for a Christmas gift, and that he had reciprocated is to get Russell Ford next Summer. President Griffith is playing the game from the other Kummers. l!alllmo.-o . .292 .232 (X.I*) with an Inft-rnal machine. Banidd say, though, Robertson told your correspondent that he had side of the table. Instead of urging men to Carr. Indianapolis ... .-92 .266 (A. A.) tliat the Feds would never start next season, but if received a letter from Ford, who is in Rock- jump, he is causing them to jump back again! Hornian. Brooklyn ... .29L .229 (X. L.) they did they would Wow before May !."». Old stuff. iughani, N. C., that he will be on hand for the Clark, as I have said before, is a wonderfully Wickland. CIlicMO ... .288 .21,- (X.I*) Bannie; you told us all about that a year ago. G«l fellow, but if he succeeds in holding Wilson, Chicago ...... 2*7 .ISO (S.I*) something new." Butfeds when the time for Spring training is clever Hanr.ird. Buffalo ...... 28J ,3H (I. 1*1 at hand. He has been doing some good hunt­ Walter Johnson and having him in uniform Hartley. SI. Luiils ... .2*6 .318 (X. I,.) Mike Dotitln wants to be a Federal Leaguer, With ing in the South and says he is in splendid next year, I will be ready to admit that I J. Uelalianty. Brooklyn .28t .297 (A. A.) his unconditional release from the (Mant* in his condition. Ford has completely recovered from know nothing about the binding quality of a C.rlgiw, Brooklyn ...... 283 .202 (I. I*) rxR*ct Sir Mlque applied for a job in the Independent the spine injury that affected his pitching in contract." Perltng. K.-m.ias City. .2*2 .268 (A. A.) league to Phil Ball, of St, Ixmls. the other, day. Mike Land, Brooklyn ...... 2*2 .235 (A. I*) .1M (A. A.) would like to play in St. Louis, but the need of the the mid-season of last year. Terriers for outflelders. it the courts give ihem Mar- IVY WINGO'S RECOMMENDATION Rttk. Chicago ...... 279 .2*1 (I. L.) SCHEDULE CONFLICTS Ohldbournc. Kan. City .278 .281 (P. ('. L.) >aiis, is alight. Ball told Donlln that he would taJca Secretary Kelly hai received a letter from Ivy Zinn, Baltimore ...... 277 .297 (X.I*) .2S7 (I. 1*1 the appllcutlon up with President Gilmore at once. Wingo, late of St.' Louis, recommending Nor­ (Juinn. Baltimore .... .277 .227 (I. L.) Joe Tinker told this one on "King" Cole at Pitta- ' cross, Ga., as an ideal place for Spring train­ Will Not Be Avoided By the Aggressive Swadna. Balllmor,, .. .270 .:ar, (I. I*) burgh Fed hMdniwirters recently. Cole look J.iOO ad­ ing. Wingo says the ladies at. Norcross are Jacklilsch. Baltimore. .275 .Ma (I. I.) vance money from tlie <*ltifeds and signed a contract the most beautiful he ever saw. However, Federal League, According to R. B. Ward, Owns. Biooklvi ...... 274 .'MS (A. A.) lart Winter. Ho was rather up against it financially no matter what other natural or artificial ad­ D. J.IIIK. PitUbuith.. .272 .MO (A. A. and the $500 came in handy. As he tin is lied signing vantages Norcross may have, it most likely Chairman of the Schedule Committee. Stovall. Kansas City.. .270 .287 (A.I*) his name the big piuher mined on Charles A. Weegli­ will be passed up for the fehiiuine reason, if Siinmr,n», Haltilnorj .. .2«» .:',3'.t II. I,.) ma n and Said: "Now. mind, if this Federal Leaguo no other. Ladies and training camps are not By Joe Vila 7rldcr. ("hli-aeo ...... -'C:) .2« (A. U) blavrs up I want a paas [or two that Is good at ail conducive to whipping a base ball team into NEW YORK, N. Y., January 2. If there T!nl«r, Cl'.lca.-o ...... li> .317 (N.I*) of your beaneries." ahape for a strenuous season on the diamond. is any effort made by the schedule makers to Kngle. BilfTalo ...... »!> .200 (A.I*) Said the Cincinnati "Tlmei-Star" the ether da?: avoid conflicts between the teams of Organ­ Klrknatilck. IlalUmoce .259 .117 IN'. I*) "Strange that the Federals, in wild confusion, harc-n't Williclm, Baltimore . .239 .170 (I. I*) made a grab for pitcher IU.dabaugh, This pitcher a ized Ball and the Federal League it will have U) Ball, according to sviilany. Buffalo .... .25* .237 n--aa City .....253 .235 (I. I*) 101^ got tangled some way with the laws of OrganU«d Robert B. Ward, president of the Brooklyn Drake. 81. LouH .... .~'- .267 (A. A.) Ball. and. Instead of going up high, as his apparent Feds, and vice-president of the Federal I.atllte. Brooklyn .... .W2 .iiW (A.I*) class neemed to assure, has, erer since, been kept, The Big Southpaw Pitcher Declares He Leasue. Mr. W,ard is the- chairman of the new Kniejtcr. Kansas City. .230 .230 (P. C. L.) undr.tfted. among Uie tuiy leagues. Pippin, too. and Un- league's schedule committee and he announced Brennaii. Cliicizo .... .ZTirt .lit (X. l,.| well worth sna-lctiing," Will Not Leave the Brooklyn Club yesterday that he was in no way interested Holly. Pittsburgh ..- -2M> .Mo (I. L.) leu Forced to Return to the Gianb. in the playing dates of the opposition. "Our Packard, Kimu. City .24R .ISO IN. I*) Joey FaTersham Tinker, manager of the Oiifeds. d*- l>oolau. Baltimore ... .2ofl .2V8 (.V 1*1 strreA a lot of credit. Despite the fart that WaJtor schedule will b« ready some time in February, Johnson jumped his ball Piuh, tlie Thespian says: about the middle of that month.'' Berry. Plttsbunth .... .243 .24,-. (P. O. I*) By Tom Andrews probably Cnodww, KaraM City .243 .27« (P. C. 1*) "Walter Johnson i* an honorable gentleman and a MILWAUKEE, Wis., January 4. Pitcher nuid the Brooklyn Club owner. "We will Warren. -Indianapolis. .23ft .3*1 IV A.) credit to base ball." But while. Tinker spams Johnson, Rube Marquard, former star of the New York draw it up along the same lines as if there Blalr. Buffalo ...... !39 .206 II. I*) he «irre does hand it to old ('lark Griffith. It Is hcttT were no opposition. We are not worrying any Brooklyn .... .239 .300 (N.I*) to omit what "Tlnk" says about the "Old Fox." Giants, has no intention of jumping from the Cooper. that he would sue Johnsott Federals hack again to the New York Na­ about conflicts." It was generally expected Roberts. PitMbunrh - 1"* .14$ IX. I*) "Griffs coin and his threat that Itaritlen, Indianapolis. .-' & .2^0 (V. I*) to the ends of the earth, won Walter back from mj tionals, ax'some reports have intimated. Mar­ club," saM Tinker. ' quard, who in private life is the husband of AN EFFORT WOULD BE MADE Willett. f»L fx>uls .... .2ST, .33* (A.I*) as few con­ Alien. Buffalo ...... 2-Vi .BW (I. I*) From the New York "Press" we glean this Inter­ Blossom Seely, has the greatest faith in the by the Federal League to have r.rid\vell. SI. I/wis . . .2'i« .240 IN. L.) esting item: "Tlie Feds hoostpri their caibe a lot la future of the Federal League, although some flicts as possible at 'Brooklyn and Pittsburgh, Knabe. Baltimore ... .KS .2ST> IN. 1*1 BlUTalo by landing 'Roxey' Roach, the former Nc\r of the writers have had Rube doing a back two major league cities where continuous and Myers. Brooklyn ...... 228 .2.73 (N.I*) Yorker, who was captain arvi shortAtop of die Buffalo handspring to get back into the fold. Said non-conflicting base ball might he possible. H. Miller. St. Txmln.. .225 .204 (I. I,.) International* last beaRoti. 'Roxey' made himself very he last week while here with his wife: "The Such. a thing would be impossible in the other M Pirwn. Brooklyn.. .22 T. .250 (X.I*) popular in Buffalo by his aggressiveness and built up Brooklyn Feds made me a swell offer some major league cities Chicago and St. Louis ItaHlrix. Chlraco .... .221 .373 IN. I*) a big following. He has also learned a lot of txua time ago, and after being convinced that I as the Feds have to compete against double Dnvney. Buffalo ...... 22."! .213 (I. 1*1 ball since the New York* let him go, and helps tlm was not tied to the New York Giants for life, opposition in each place. It is only natural Fred Smith. Buffalo.. .323 .2J8 (X. 1*1 B*iffeds moffl In their own city that 1C they had ] decided to better myself and accept. The that the Fedtt should be less anxious about Bone. Buffalo ...... 221 .301) (X.I.I .298 (A. A.) landed some high-priced major league star." Wards, of Brooklyn, have treated me splendid­ conflicts in their four minor league cities. But Stei.n. St. !«uls .... .Mfl .247 (X. L.) President Robert B. Ward, of the Brooklyn FVderal ly, and you may rest assured that I will play according t« Mr. Ward, lip will disregard the F Delnhinty. Buffalo. .210 .240 IA. A.) T«ajru« Club, announced la.* week the appointment of it can be shown that Pirates when Kuw». Baltimore ...... 21! .2M IN. L.) ttiohard T. Oarroll to the business management of Um with the Feds unless home dates of both Robins and n. Brown. Kan. Oltj. .207 .;»» (X. 1*1 .293 (1. U) DRAWING UP HIS SCHEDULES. Tip Tof«. Carroll sura*ods John M. Ward, who re- STILL LEGALLY BOUND Wank Smith. BalUm'e .207 .24!! II. L.) rigned at the dose of las*, season. The appoiiiLmeJit As the National League schedule has already Stanley. Hilcaco ...... 20(1 .1S3 (P. C. L.) of Carroll to an office with the Brooklyn Hub cam* to New York. I had no complaint to make Baiter. Plttdhurgh ... .30S ,1!N) (I. I,.) Me- been drawn up there will be no attempt to as a big surprise to hU friends, as ho was supposed i<» about the Giants whatever. Manager avoid conflicts from that source. Mr. Ward Oo« .120 II. I*) at one time a good pitcher. can get and no more, and he can play only a lanky southpaw to observe his contract with Oasnler. Brooklyn ... .IK .229 (I. I,.) certain number of years, and there is no the Brookfeda. Legal action is certain to fol­ A dispatch from Louisville. Tinder date of December most ob­ low, Mr. Ward declared, unless Marqiiard 30. said: "Fred Toney. ciack pitcher of the Ix>ui!«- reason why he should not get the reports to Manager Magee at the training FEDERAL LEAGUE FACTS ville Colonels, of the American Association, and a tainable, the same as an actor, while the go­ staff fronl them­ camp. The Brooklyn Clnb owner would not member of the Chicago National pitching ing is good. You know the magnates commit himself as to any legal action against The Federal F>e**ue lui.= put on Uie trail «f WID to 1»13. who was drafted by (he Brooklyn Xa-- selves started the players jumping contracts, Can Dolan *nd Marty M

Donlin talked freely and at length about base ! player must learn the same lesson. If the fan ball matters, and expressed strong disap­ loses interest in the game the magnate will not proval of Walter Johnson : s recent course in be able to pay the price demanded by the lirst signing with the Federal League and then player. The Players' Fraternity, the contract News jumping that has been indulged in, the court of the jumping back to Fraternity Organized Ball, and making a virtue of his flop by reason of a ''troubled proceedings that have littered up the sport conscience, 1 ' when added financial inducement pages of the daily papers all these and the other and accompanying ills must be eradi­ o.friends. The ball player, however, is looked was probably the impelling motive at least AS TO in the opinion of Federal Leaguers. cated, else there will be no fans in the costly "INVESTMENT" OF THE upon as a traitor, a hold-up artist, and is stadiums that DOUBLE JUMPING have been built all over the vilified in every conceivable way for doing NOT JUSTIFIED country to pay the enormous tax this war has BALL PLAYERS just exactly the same thing as his critics have In Donlin's opinion, Walter Johnson will levied on base ball. very probably done and will do again when the rue his act, as the public will not soon forget or forgive it. Said Donlin: "Bill Killifer did OPPORTUNITY AFFORDS ITSELF. a double somersault to and from tbe Feds LABOR NOT "PROPERTY' President of the Players' Fraternity Such transactions should be conducted in per­ last year. Xo man in the National League played better ball than Killifer fect good faith, however, and no player has last year. No A Member Shows How "Laborer Is Worthy a right, under any circumstances, to misrep­ one recognized it. He caught wonderfully of President Wilson's Cabinet resent the fact regarding offers which may or well and hit excellently. Great ball. He might Lays Down a Labor Principle Which may not have been made him. There is a as well not have been iu the game. I like of His Hire" Though He Has very broad Killifer and hope that he will wiu back the May Be Made Applicable to Ball Playing' line of dumarkation between players legitimate negotiation on the one hand, and and the people, but last year it did During the recent national convention of obtaining a better seem that Bill was done. The players, no the American No Other Capital But His Skill. contract by fraud and de­ more Federation of Labor, at Phila­ ception on the other. Whether or not the than the fans, have any use for double delphia, the delegates were addressed by Sec­ players would be injured jumping. Like McHale, I do not think that retary by the demise of this any player of Labor William B. Wilson. In tha In the January number of the "Base Ball 1 'golden egg'' laying goose spoken of by who-has any sense wants to jump. course of his remarks Mr. Wilson made the Thomas depends altogether upon who has been In justice to themselves, some of them must declaration that this country had arrived at Magazine," the official organ of the Base Ball jump. Organized Ball seems to set little store Players' Fraternity, President Fultz, of that getting the eggs, und we say unhesitatingly the stage where "human rights are superior that up to the advent of the Federal League, by some men, to value them only to property rights" and in which property organization, replying to a AFTER THEY HAVE GONE. rights iu labor charge that "Salaries Are Too salaries paid some of the players, even in the will be no longer tolerated. big leagues, were exceedingly small. The old Many of the players go to their managers and We reproduce Secretary Wilson's remarks High," and that the "Play­ here, in this Fraternity ers Are Killing the Gulden goose, however, is in no danger she'll .keep club owners, tell them of offers from the Fed­ Department, owing afloat all right, except in a few oases in the erals and ask them to half way meet the to their possible bearing upon the question of Goose," partly echoes "Sport­ player, contracts, and ing Kife's'' recent editorial low classification minor leagues. Though there terms. The managers and owners tell tbe boys player releases and is little question that these leagues will pull to go ahead and jump, that they can't see player sales under these contracts. "The declaration" that player sala­ through, the fact Charter of Industrial Freedom" was the ries iu the major leagued at remains that the past sea­ thp arito. The players hang around for a long term son has been a time, hoping against hope that the old club applied by Secretary of Labor William B. least, would not be too nigh lapses it will cost them something. This is il conditions were normal; VERY SERIOUS ONE FOR THEM, will come somewhere near the Federal offer. When all hope is gone, the players jump. Then not so in the case of the human worker. that the players are not re­ and many of them have been hard put to it Wilson to the Clayton anti-trust law in his sponsible for the abnormal their former managers and employers get to keep alive. It is incredible that these busy, chase address. Here is a resume of his remarks: conditions; and that the mat­ leagues, established institutions of years' them all over the country and offer ter of a player's capitalistic huge inducements to jump back. I think the THE VALUE OF MEDIATION standing, should be so hard pressed after only Johnson case Dave Fulta investment in the game should one year of bad business. One would think shows that. Washington did not "The Department of Labor, in the year have nothing whatever to do think that the Feds would make it interesting and a half of its existence, has acted as that they would have developed in all this enough to induce with his right to secure the highest income time more reserve power, with which to Johnson to jump. Griffith mediator in hundreds of labor disputes, and from his skill, which is investment in the game weather kn«w that Walter was getting $12,500 a sea­ it has been enabled to settle all but three or a period of reverses, which is inci­ son and that without which all the capital in the world dent to all business. To what is this condi­ he would not jump for four to the satisfaction and comfort of all ctfuld not be made productive. tion due ? To the players' salaries ? Surely A FEW THOUSAND DOLLARS. concerned. We have not been able to mediate the SALARIES NOT TOO HIGH not, fora minor league player's salary is poor Griffith figured that the Feds would not give troubles in the Colorado mines, or at the these days in fact, $300 per month is Calamette mines, in Michigan, or at the Fere President Fultz uses as a text an Walter $20,000 a year. He missed his guess. for his ar­ exceedingly good one, even in Class AA, and Johnson jumped. Then Griffith went after him. Marquette shops. In all of the other in­ ticle an alleged interview with Ira Thomas, the other classifications are lower in propor­ You can bet stances, some of which involved many more Griffith met or exceeded the Fed men manager of the All-American team, from Port­ tion. The answer is that the minor league figure for Walter. Why-did he not do so in and greater interests than are embraced land, Ore , at the time the two star teams were teams are not getting their share of returns the first place and save Johnson and the Wash­ in these three cases, the results were peace playing there ' ' of ihe Pacific from the business. By virtue of the National and welfare of the workers and the owners on their tour ...... _ --__ . . ington Club n lot of money? I'm afraid that alike. slope which terminated/ so successfully with a Agreement they are brought into close alii- Griffith, a clever chap, has got Walter 'in visit'to Honolulu. The article was as follows: I ance with the major leagues, their respective bad.' Johnson alienated many fans when he CONFUSE MEN AND MACHINES " "The base ball players are killing the goose that 1 rights and relations between the two cln&ses issued his famous 'ctollars-and-cents' mani­ "Those instances in which we were un­ laid the golden egg.' Tills was the statement made are thus regulated, many of their business festo last Summer. He offended more when successful were due to that class of employer here by Ira Thomas, the Athletics' veteran couch, when transactions, to the minutest detail, are pre­ he jumped from Washington to go to the Feds. a class which grows smaller and smaller ihown a story from the Ea^t that his chief had asked determined. It is our conviction, after care- He doubled or tripled the number of persons each year who regard their employes as a waivers on three of his star pitchers. Thom;ia was In part of the machinery of their establishment. charge of the All-Star'American team. 'Surely the But there is a great difference. The men who ljii.ll players are killing the goose that laid tlie golden operate these industries know their machines. etfg. The Federal Ltague lias everything up In the air They have means for calculating the working and they are offering salaries that are ruinous. I r Popular Song Series strain and the breaking strain of the ma­ don't see how they ever expect to make money out of chines, and they know that if a machine col- 1>ase ball. It strikes me that the players should real­ By Walter ize that Organized Ball magnates aie paying them Trumbull. There is no method by which you can calculate all they consistently can. The players, instead of tho A ball player came walking the working strain or the breaking strain of magnates, are getting the money from the game, and Prom tho plate baclt to the bench a human being. The Department of Labor none of them has a dollar Invested.' " And frnrn the stands It could be seen has held in theory that the human worker is How he his teeth did clench. different essentially, in justice, from the ma­ Thomas makes the same mistake that is He slung hi* bat (the lint hoy dodged chines that he operates. He is living, mov­ made by a great many persons who comment Or 'nvould have Uno^ed Mm dead) ing, sensate, with the same hopes and aspira­ upon this feature of the base ball business, And give the umpire one glance, tions and capacities as the man who employs viz., that because the players have no money Then to hi* comrades saul: him. In this connection I wish to refer you invested in the game, they deserve little con­ to CHORt'3. the new Clayton anti-trurt Mid anti-in­ sideration from a business standpoint. It is junction bill. I consider it the true the players have little, if any, money in- That pitcher ain't cot nothln' but a finjrer glove an' prtyw. MOST IMPORTANT FORWARD STEP Tested, but they have put into the game some- I oughter knocked the cover of? tho ball. His fast one's slower than a wiiairf that's comln' up for air. made by and for labor In the last two genera­ WHICH IS FAR MORE VITAL And as for curves, he ain't got none at all. tions. The defense which the employer has I surely would of lammed It, but that umpire's auc,h a bum. thus far sought in obtaining injunctions find far more important to them than any I didn't flast to wait, so tool; a suing. against organized labor was that he consider­ financial outlay. This element consists of He knows that boo'j'll call 'em strikes lift matter where they come; ed the labor power which he employed as a their skill, their agility, their strength, their Cut, I'm tellin' you, lie hasn't cut a thing. property right. Since 1878 the courts have mental and physical alertness, qualities which been issuing injunctions in trade disputes on have taken them years to develop, and which J the theory that some one has a property right can be capitalized for only a limited period. in the labor of the workers. Now an equity Surely these qualities, which are the actual ful study, that the minor leagues are in many offended when he leaped back to the Washing­ court is essentially a court of property and wage earning ability of the men, and which ways, ton Club. It is Bill Killifer's case over again, the process of injunction belongs exclusively are distinctly personal, are of more value to PLACED AT A DISADVANTAGE, only worse, in the ratio that Johnson is a in the operation of equity courts. Labor in­ them and are more deserving of remuneration much more prominent man than Killifer,'' junctions never had any proper right in than is the financial investment made by the under this Agreeemnt, and it in due to this equity courts. Labor is a part of men. A magnates, many of whom have other busi­ cause that they must meet the present crisis property right in a man's labor implies a nesses, and simply dabble in base ball as a with so much effort and anxiety. By way of PEACE IS NECESSARY property right in tile man himself. Things elde issue. In other words, should the game illustration, we cite just one instance: Every produced, as I view it, are property. But the meet sudden disaster and come to a termina­ year a player may be drafted from each Class labor by which they »re produced is a thing tion, the players as a whole would be far AA and Class A team by the major leagues, The Players Must Co-operate With the apart and greater losers than the magnates. The for­ upon the payment of 12500 or $1500, respect­ Magnates to Prevent the Destruction of THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHT mer would face a condition in which their ively. This player is, of course, the best on tock in trade their wage-earning ability the Game of the man who labors. The Clayton bill de­ the team, and, if he makes good in the ma­ and to Replace It Upon Its clares that the labor of human beings is not would become of no value, and they would be jors, is valued around $10,000 or.$15,000 by unable to earn a livelihood in their chosen Former Popular PeJe&tal* a commodity or an article of commerce. La­ the end of the season. If, on the other hand, bor ia now in the position that it ought to profession, while the latter would face a finan­ he does not make good, he is returned to the cial loss, with their wage-earning By Kallston Gosa occupy, and is no longer a part and parcel ability in minor leagues at a price which,, up to the with the clod of earth that is turned by the no way impaired. To say, then, that the time the "Fraternity Agreement" was entered INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., January 4. There must share and trod upon. The slow change from PLAYER HAS NOTHING INVESTED, into, was the same as had been given for be, and that within comparatively a the feudal lines of thought is due to the mili­ him when he was short time, a sincere effort on the part of the Js to take a very narrow and unfair view of drafted. The nujors were tant organizations of labor. The Department thus enabled to recruit their ranks, with no warring base ball magnates to. bring about of Labor is not established the matter. There is, however a measure of peace and to re-establish the game on the to help the truth in Thomps' statement, expense to themselves so far us drafted play­ CAUSE insofar as it in­ ers were concerned, except the "upkeep" on footing that will restore its popularity. Jump­ OF ORGANIZED LABOR, timates that in some cases players are get­ players ing players men who have no regard* for their b»t is established to help the cause of all ting larger salaries than the traffic can who were eventually returned, until afford. that time arrived. By our obligations do the game no good. Magnates labor organized or unorganized. I have \Ve do not mean that in normal years the whose word is worth little or nothing and every reason to know and feel that trades players as a whole are getting more than their AGREEMENT WITH THE OWNERS, there are some of these also help to destroy unionism has benefited not only itself but all just share of the profits, but we do think that these return prices were reduced to $100(1 and tin* faith of the ppople in t!ie integrity of the classes of labor in the country, and that it is the disproportion between salaries is far too $750 respectively, theoretically making more g:iiiH-. Long drawn out court proceedings that the most powerful influence' no\v at work for great. There is many a good depen.luble play­ money available for minor league players' lay bare all of its commercial aspects lead industrial justice. We are striving for in­ er, in the game every day, getting not more salaries, and incidentally rendering it more people to believe that the sportsmanship- of dustrial peace we want industrial peace than one-tenth -of the salary paid the star likely that players turned back will be claimed the game has been entirely subordinated to the but we know that there can never be indus­ pluying beside him. We wish to emphasize by minor league teams in the higher classifi­ desire to reap financial profit. But, worst of trial peace without industrial justice. And this fact, as many people, because they know cations. This, we believe, is a distinct step all. is the continual talk, talk, talk. In the to that end the Department of Labor will be the stars are well paid, think that all play­ in the right direction, and should be followed old days the halcyon days of base ball, if the agency most effective to this end which ers are drawing fabulous salaries. There is by others of similar nature. The minor leagues | you please the fan read but is the organized labor of the country. no such difference as this between the ability are indispensable to the majors, and they LITTLE BASE BALL GOSSIP of these men, and we fear that in some cases ought to be given a fighting chance to live, BASE BALL the mediocre player is made to suffer so that and to make a reasonable profit. The effect in the Winter months. He took it for granted, CASUALTIES the star may receive his larger salary. When upon the major leagues would bo so slight as when the last ball had been pitched iu the this takes place, if it does, it is, of course, not to be worth considering, while the advan­ World's Series, that all he would hear about The J9J4 Season on Diamond Caused 35' unfair during the stove league season would to the average player; tages accruing to the minors would be ines­ be a cou­ Deaths and BUT THE STAR REASONS timable. ple of trades, the accounts of a league meet­ 918 Injuries. ing or two and such like gossip. The conse­ Thirty-five deaths and !>18 injuries were called by that the other players are not in a position to quence was that when the teams began to go base hall during l'M4. according to figure^ made public demand salary increases, and if he doesn't get JOHNSON'S South in the Spring the average fan began to last week by a sporting writer, who kept a tabulation of it the owner will. There is a measure of JUMP manifest a decided interest in the base ball the season'* records. Of the players who died from truth in this also; after all, much depends columns. In fact, he "ate up" every line of injuries, 20 were hit by pitched balls, five were ."truck upon the circumstances in the particular cases, Was a Bad__ Thing-—-,, for--- Himself-----—- and----- His----- Fra- K'lKsip from the training camp with the result hy bats, four were in collisions, fonr over-exerted them­ »nd it is impossible to lay down any general ., n n i »i_ T-> J » c that the opening of the league season at home selves one was hurt sliding to a base and one was rules. This one thing, however, the public ternity By Reason of the Degradation of found him" keen to go to the ball park and killed In a fltht. Injuries to^aniateur lUyers file classified as follow;*: may be assured of, that the ball player is the Player in Public Estimation. i see his team perform.perform, Things must get back worth all he can Broken li:r.lx». :'H; concussion of biair,, IS; fractured get out of the game honor­ to some such basis at that. The fan must be skulls. 13; paralysis. 4: sprains, S7; spiked. :s, frac­ ably. There is no reason why when he has ST. LOUIS, Mo., January 2. Famous cansidered. His Mike Donlin and his singing partner, wishes must have weight. ture*. K: dislocation^. 7: torn llgairfrnts, 10. the opportunity, and if he Is not under con­ . -,-.------, _ . , ,-pitcher . And, if a popular vote were to be takeu, it ia Players him in the minor leagues number 116. tract, die should not go to his employer and Marty McHale, were here last week, doing a , safe to s , hat na tion-wide American League, 6:); National League, 61; Federal say: "I have an offer of so much, do you care turn at a local vaudeville hoose According to , PBAHTRITTOV nn League. 50; college teirr.s. &. _____ to'meet it?" This Is simply the operation of Marty MeHale, the Irish thrush of the New ' PROHIBITION OP WAR, the law of supply and demand, and oecura York Americans, only three of that team are war talk, court proceedings and all the other hundreds of times every day in other business' signed for next season. These ore Bay Keat- harmful tilings would carry practically unani­ A Problem «s. Often, when it does occur, the employer ing, Ed Sweeney and Fritz Maisel. This should mously. It is about time for the magnate to Teacher If a batted ball travels SSHs fe«t in > |s forced to say he cannot meet the terms, be good news for Messrs. Buppert nad Hus- , realize that he is killing the goose that has second, how far will it go In 3M, seconds? V'xh9» the employee good luck and the/ part ton. It »»m«wtat limDliaei uiattwi. llikt I been laying golden eggs. Incidentally tht Bey It depwdi ou Uu outfiddw, ua'ia, 12 SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 9, 1915

ALL" EDITOR FRANCI3 C. RICHTER HEVOTKD TO FASH PALI. MES AND MEASURES "WITH MALIOB TOWARD NONB ANp CHARITY FOR something ball? An interesting revelation of the week wa him more could offer nothing In exchange; those that had of the N to offer did not fed the need of him. actual earning capacity "But the fetling grows upon those following base ball that there Is a situation existing in the Philadelphia Club which calls for some corrective actiwi if the material interests of the National League porting Hilt a re to be conserved. Wliy w as M ageo dlssu Usfted; \v liy Lobe rt ? Why TWIN SPOBTS were not. Doolan and Seaton -\ year ago k^pt in Organized Ball Ins tea* I A WEEKLY JOL-BNAL DEVOTED TO THB of being permitted to liex'^me strengthening factors lo the Federal*? BASE BALL AND TRAP SHOOTING. Thes* are questions that those with the interest* of Organized Ball a?k. is also again at heart have a ri«ht to aafc, aiul do THB WORLD'S OLDEST AND BEST BASE BALL JOURNAL. The old predilection for law and lawyers "President Tener actively entering upon administration of National placed in evidence by the St.. Louis Club's institution of League affairs, with his headquarters in Philadelphia, evidently has ;i FOUNDED APRH* 1883. legal proceedings for the services of an unwilling player. case right at hie door that demands Ills most serious consideration and As a league "war measure," the resort to law is deplorable his first great opportunity to demonstrate his grasp on his jolj is pre­ title Registered In the Unl:«d Stalls Pateat Offlce by The Sporting in view of last year's court records; as a club measure it sented him," Life Publishint Ompinj. Entereit at the Philadelphia Post Office as second class matter. ALL UP TO MANAGER Published every Saturday bj fcfje Sporting life ^trblistyins Company New York "World" Captain II lie ton has been quoted as saying that if the deal for STREET, 34 SOUTH THIRD the New Yorks goes through, the manager selected by Colonel Ruppert PA.. U. S. A. charge of the learn and bached to the PHILADELPHIA. of other and himself will I* given entire f the Boston te&m and the progressive weakening limit. This sounds like good dope. Since tlie time \vheh John T. THOMAS 8. DANDO...... President and Gun Editor mportant team links; it is amazing that the senior major Brush first came to New York, In 190S. the filanta have had but one FRANCIS C. RlfHTBR...... Vice-President and Edltor-in-rhlef eague should be at one with the junior major league for manager and lie has had practically unlimited power. They have never JT. CLIFFORD DAN'DO...... «eoret*i7-Trea«urer and Business Manaler finish battle on the third major league issue, in which mil»l>ed woise than fourth, on tlie otheif fund, the Cincinnati Club. Editor THOMAS [). RICHTBR...... Associate efeat will be very costly, while victory will only postpone ft»r liifttaiit.e, has had any managers. wlio«e power is said to have HICHTER...... Associate Kdltor than fourth. There wouM CHANDLER D. he inevitable for a few more years. l*en limited, and it has Tiever finished better J. DOUGLASS »ANDO...... Ad?«rUslng Manager seem to b? some radical difference in Ute s>'stem?. Much of the dif­ A. 8. rLKKX...... <»<» Manafer ference may have been In the manager?, and yet the Iteds have i'-id leaders cif proved ability. Neither liave tlwy lacked for material. Tlie ONE EVIL ABATED Ils-t of wars who were at one time or another with the Heda strttches PHILADELPHIA, JANUARY 9, 1915 across the baso ball sky. Tliero are few *'ars indeed who have craped to Mcdraw was over. He has Trophy from the (Hants until tlielr usefulness T IS A PLEASURE to note that the Chalmers seen IKS clul} go to pieces and he lin* built it up. and it now looks aa I Commission, whose object was the donation of an auto­ If he would have to do the same thing once more. He will do it. The RENEWAL OF CREDENTIALS mobile to a prescribed player of the National League and fact remains, however, that lie might bo able to do it far less Quickly American League each Fall, has been abolished by its without the authority that is given him. Tlie game appears to be, Life" are hereafter there will be no more automo­ therefore, to give the manager all the power he desires, but ftrst to find LL CORRESPONDENTS of "Sporting founder, and that can ruin a bail club faster than several the national game. Without reflection the manager. The wrong man A requested to return their credentials for renewal in bile exploitation of men can build it up. That, too, has been demonstrated. 1915. Prompt compliance with this request is neces­ upon the motive of the donor, who was and is a genuine sary in order to facilitate the annual labor of reorgan­ base ball lover, we from tho start disapproved of the inno­ izing the correspondents' corps, which is, by the way, vation as one not in keeping with the dignity of,the game A POSSIBLE REVERSAL quite a task, owing to the great number of contributors. or the well-being of the player; and we always regretted Failure to return the old credentials will be considered that the National Commission set the seal of approval upon Philadelphia "Record" to commend it so far as a declination of further service as correspondent. a practice that had not one thing Two rules recently adopted by the National League may be revised the individual player was concerned, and upon an industry or rescinded at the ecbcdule meeting to be held in February. In aa that has been ever as much of a menace to sport as it has | effort to follow economical policies tlie league passed one rule which set AMERICAN LEAGUE MOVES been a detriment to society at large which was just as ! Man-h 1 as the earliest date at which Spring training would bo allowed; five years ago as now, though perhaps in lesser the other the 21 roster limit between .May 1 and September 1. Both manifest during everything is said that can be said for the these amendments met with opposition from a small minority HE FIRST WEEK of the New Year brought with it some degree. When but were carried on the wave of popular economical ten- T 1 business or war viewpoint, there yet re­ tlie mecilitjt. more interesting »nd illuminating revelations of the busi­ automobile from detu-le.1 which had Organized Ball in its clutches at that time. Prob- ; fact that from a social standpoint ness side of major league base ball. In the American mains the undeniable j ally they would remain on the books had the A met lean League wen socially, morally, and intellectually American League will not limit Its League the war plan to strengthen the two citadels of the its effect, financially, I fit to vote I ho fame cluingc*. Tlie of the people has been deleterious, amply j training period and proposes a n»ter of 22 Instead of '21 players. Th« organization, Chicago and New York, for another season oi upon the mass ex-President Taft's summing up of the evils of i White Sctx plan to leave for the Pacific Coast as early as February 12. the existing wax, was consummated by the transfer of the justifying of February. the epigram, "We live in an automobile age." Other American League team? will go South the middle New York Club to new and wealthy backers, after a month the time with Spilng exhibit Ion games among teams of the rival leagues hate becom« however, the automobile has been, and is still of wearisome negotiations, the continuous delays taking th» To Base Ball, popular during the past few years. Often these exhibitions are played increasing degree, a burden and a menace. From the clubs edge off the deal so far as public interest wus concerned. in early In tho training season when rival camps happen to be within ea.-ry a tremendous patronage, by reason of the l;y the American 1-cague clubs would give tht As a matter of fact, the ownership change in New York it has alienated I icaHi. An curly start changed diversion, and enforced economy in all I Johnson circuit a hie advantage In these trials. It would not be sur- will have no particular effect, except insofar as more "sin­ restlessness, as regards the prized automobile entailed 1 nrHnz if tho National League should veto the limit to Spring training ews of war" will be available, inasmuch as the new regime dffections except the costly luxuries. For the players it has | fur this season at least. be able to excel the old ownership in point of upon owners of will hardly in all ways, bringing in its train extrava­ popularity and league loyalty. Moreover, the proven harmful personal financial worries, "joy-riding" and its public is not concerned greatly with the personality of the gance and resultant dissipations, and a general all-round moral INJUSTICE TO MANAGERS club ownership especially not the vast New York public, accompanying physical deterioration, which has found its inevitable which is less sentimental and more fickle thau the fan body and in many ruined careers, nnd in inferior ball Philadelphia "Ledger" of any other major league city. The new ownership, like demonstration tho higher leagues where big salaries lend inducement to One-year minaccriat contract* in base ball should be eliminated. the old, will have to stand or fall on the future showing of in I his worst form of phiyor-fxtravagance. These conditions Xo man can lutpe to tet the itest work oirt of tlio flnlalietl product la the team. The prospect is not particularly encouraging, team, which Is prac- may not be materially abated by the abolition of the CliKl- Iliat time, lo say nothing of buililing up a new specially in a war year, and neither the new owners or the task laid out for Pat Mi«an, nf the Philadelphia National*. Trophy Commission, but we shall henceforth at least tlcnlly the league should entertain any delusions on that point. In our mers ItowUml. the ier«ntl.v-acqutrecl leader of the Chicago White Sox, has a spared official recognition and tolerance of one of the opinion, the American League's only immediate advantage be year's contract with Cunilskey. If lie fails to win the American League the danger of many evils afflicting professional base ball. flair or to bo a close runner-up lie will no doubt be relegated to the by the deal is the reasonable assurance that It was obviously a mistake to put averted, for the niinoM whence he came. While being crowded out of Manhattan ha* been Rowland into Jimmy Callahan's shoe* it is a still greater one not to time being. Singularly, this big and important deal, twin -give Idm full power. ("Irantli'K that Rowland aaitl Moran are equally to the Chicago strengthening deal, also furnished its anti­ THE POST-SEASON TOUR good, which is by no means the case. Ilowloml should have much tile climax. In the latter case it was the engagement of an better of tlie X;xtlonal Ixwgue manager because he has a team which U obscure minor league manager, which neutralized the sensa­ N'E OF THE HIGH SPOTS of the unsuccessful 1914 base fairly well trained In work. When Pat Moran took charge of the Plill- nudeua ;s slipping deal; while the New York deal was followed ball year was the post-season tour of two all-star teams Hes lie had only the nucleus or a Uam. Now the tional Collins O avuy. by news of the serious financial embarrassment of the Clere- <>f National League and American League players, embracing l»nd Club owner. This news has been received with universal a route from Chicago to the Hawaiian Island and return regret, as Mr. Somers was not only one of the squares! and the progress of which has been fully narrated in our news NEW TRADING EXCUSES most popular magnates, but he was deserving of better for­ columns. These teams were selected respectively by Man­ tune in the game of which he was of its few benefactors, ager Bancroft, of Cincinnati, and Manager Mack, of Phila­ Cincinnati "Times-Star" was vindicated by the first, by reason of having put more into the sport than delphia, and tho judgment in selection Trading and signing actirltle* will bo swieral all around the tw» he t6ok out of it; and, second, by reason of his great ser­ resulti. The players, chosen with an eye to character as major circuits during the neit few weeks. There is a ntw incentive to vices to the American League, which owes to his prodigal well as skill, conducted themselves admirably,1 played with activity something never sprung itc/ore "trading them to save them." »nd unselfish financial assistance solely its successful estab­ the vim and determination characteristic of championship \\henever the report goes out that the Federals are after n hardy ath­ off_to send lishment ou major league basis. So, with the new-found games, pleased wherever they exhibited, and benefited so lete, the machinery is at once set in motion to trade Mm mention that their fame preceded him to some e'.ub that will pay the hilse salary lie demands, and also strength in the East counter-balanced by new weakness in highly by favorable press And. then. too. think of the and appreciative attendance make him feel at home. Great business. the West; with team problems to face in nearly all of its them and induced large possibilities for neat ami dextrous wire-pulling! Shervtopd Magee goes most important cities; and with the pennant already popu­ wherever they appeared. Their conduct off the field was to Boston for bigger money, "to save him from the fcleds." Hang Lobert larly conceded to Boston, the internal situation of the" Ameri­ a* exemplary as their play on the diamond, and they were KOes to the Oiants for larger cash, "to save him from the reds." Of is not such as to warrant insistence upon a showered with social attentions which were received and course, nobody engineered anything, not at all but wiiy can't the Red» can League the Ued« do Km* to a finish with the Federal League on the third Major reciprocated in manner calculated to enhance the dignity of Rare somebody? "Fireman, save me child" let battle saving! Can't Cincinnati sale James, Saler and Bums! league issue without considering the still existing adverse professional base ball. All these things combined to make external conditions that mak« tha 1915 season * justly- the tour as much of a financial as artistic success, each dreaded problem. member of the party netting above $2000, plus expenses. NOTES All of this was quite gratifying from personal standpoint, JOURNALISTIC was the emphatic demonstration of the but doubly gratifying editor of the Grand Rapid* to the imagination and affec­ Harry W. MusselwMte. former sporting NATIONAL LEAGUE SITUATION fact that the game still appcaJs "Herald," on January 1. assumed tlie editorial direction of the tion of the public, when presented in best estate and con­ "\e\vs-Advoeate." of Manistee, Mich, Mr. Muaselwhite has had loni HE NATIONAL LEAGUE, after a brief period of appar­ ducted with the consideration, we may say dignity, that the cxcertenr tnwted away from PfciJadelpbia to save him from toe 'outlaws.' made a shifl highly advantageous from a financial point of view H* and players will go by the board. That tfee cuse, the suxsestittn is offered tbat Ibe deal sending York "Evaafrg Mail," and the patronage, Such baioc has serored hl< rc-anwtion wiUi the ."Jew penses; but how is it going to increase \fiTM u> Uie Braves shoujd not be criticised. We will grant thai to lias been Installed as a stellar fixture of the apcrttev ^Tatmf"t of Wbiefa ia th« oijy maasnr* of uicceM ia pr«i«s«on»l « UM ooJl Hae» Met" o"W «» otlar duta fun U>« >'ew York "i" JANUARY 9, 1915 SPORTING LIFE 13

A WBEKI.Y DIGEST Or POLICIES. EVENTS AX!) AFFAIRS IN TUB MINOR IXACITB WOKI,r>

splendid vote of confidence at the Omaha meeting of the insist upon and that is that the indicator handlers be abso­ National Association. If it really wishes to help the Ameri­ lute patterns of sobriety. Blewett is Betting a good exam­ can Association to make a better front, it seems to have a ple by the energy he is displaying in keeping in touch with Cije splendid opportunity. The American Association rrquest will Jitnor the base Jf ball situation in the various tefo cities, and it is an WKEKI.Y EDITORIAL DIGK8T OF EVENTS AMI POLICIES IN not be a demand. It will not even be insistent in the sense assured fact that when the teams line np for the 1915 se»: THE XATIOX-WJDE MINOR I.KACt'E ARENA of threatening. But the American Association will point son they wilj be well-balanced in playing strength and b* out to the best of its ability the handicap under which it is firmly fixed so far as their financial strength is concerned. THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION WORLD IMPARTIALLY RE­ working, will explain that the draft of cine player each VIEWED 11Y COMPETENT CRITICS. season really matters little to the majors, and will ask the Commission to show evidence cf co-operation in trying times PACIFIC COAST PROBLEM EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS by granting this concession. As a matter of fact, the draft Harvey T. Woodruff. ..Chicago. III*. E. C. McTune...... Dccatur. Ills. as applied to Class AA league chibs is a relic of other times OS ANGELES, Cal., January 4. Now that the circuit 1* T. Goodman.. Indianapolis. Inil. K <:. l-^alrflekl...'... .DubuQUe. I». and other conditions. It is founded, according to the L question of the Pacific Coast League has been settled by A. D. DillTy...... Columbus. O. A. L. lUcluidson, Hamilton. Can. major leagues, on the basic principle of helping a ball player K. H. Kunilecraber Kansas City Mo. E. T. Carr...... PeterLoro. Can. the placement of the Sacramento franchise in Salt Lake J. J. Cory...... St. Paul. Mlun. George J. Tletz...... Adrian. Mieh. to advance in his profession. Originally, the draft money City, the question of team managers is acute, although it is Charles E. Halo. .Providence. R. I. J. Hatry Fourier.... .London. Can. was a help to struggling leagues and many leagues still find still possible that the Venice team may be transferred to William M. I-wlrjp Rochester. X. Y. Uoj II. Adams. Bailie Creek. JIWi. that money useful in enabling clubs to reach a near balance Vernon, which would be but slight change, the te»m being W. M. Tackaberry.... Toronto, Out Alfred Pew...... Albanj. N. Y. in finances at the end of the K. B. Cearluit...... Newark. N. .1. .Sidney M. Keller.. .Satinaw. Midi. season. The American Asso* in either event an appendage of the Los Angeles Club. It I/xiIs G. Uobron.... Montreal, Can. W. K. (lanll.'....Charleston, .s. C. ciation, tb,e Pacific Const Leajrue, and the International is believed at this time that, when all the augle.s of the situa­ Samuel Samkln.. Jersey City. X. .1. Albeit Home"...'...... Toledo. O. League theoretically at least have long since passed from tion are considered, the only managerial change will be at Ge». K. Hor>art...Blr.-.ilni!1iam. Ala. Jerry Uvor.-...... Auinisu. S. C. the "draft money league" class. In contradistinction, they Salt Lake City, where Blankenship has the inside track. V T. Loewenstoln... Mobile. Ala. Harrison lllajr...... Richmond. Va. j might be Sidney Holland...... Atlanta. c,a. W. L. Luurell.... .Columbia, c.a. j referred to as "gate money" leagues that is, The problem that now faces the club owners is how to cut 1,. H. Smith.... Chatunooea, Tenn. W. H. IVnls*. Jr...Jacksonville. Kla. i their principal sources of revenue come from paid admis­ salaries in keeping with the new $5000 limit, and how to W. .M. Tlillmony.. .Mempn:*'. Tenn. J. \V. Hcfftrnan... .Savannah. . 0. W. HuddleMon.,. .lli.anoke. Va. has been decided upon in the interest of economj'. The sal­ H. L. Clark...... Ti>.*ka. Ka:i. E. W. Rableman.. .Portsmouth. Va. . Association sympathizers. They assert that any player ary limit problem could be solved by calm disregard of the J. C. Bcntley...... Wirhila. Kan. H. C. Myers... .Ohmlcs'-on. W. Va. worth $10,000 or $15,000 in the open market is now sold law, as in the past, but judging from the inquisitorial rules J! .s. Ranson... Los Angclis. Cal. W. C. Turner. Jr. . Miwlwm. M'cli. before draft time rather than held for the $2500 draft adopted with a view to strict enforcement of the limit this V. 1. Mamux. .San Francisco. Cal. .lolin P.. I^cke. .Xew:»rt NCV.S. Va. price. With the draft removed, Hcuvaid W Angus. ....Venire. Cal. William Ptaiw. .MUIdletnwn. X. V he would still be sold, they will be a difficult task, especially as adversity has put the Harvey A. r.fiuberj.. .nira. X. Y. .las. A. Kc:r...I'oughkfepsk. N. Y. j assert, both becnns'1 of the money received which w'onld magnates in the mood for obedience to all financial rules. Mii-hae'. Kellf .....Syiacti't. X. Y. K. M. Short...... Wtnston. N. C. make him an expensive proposition to carry, and because his But there will be some trouble with the players, as all clubs, M. W. Wallon...... Scranton. Pa. B. .1. Keaveney....Lawrence. Ma's. salary demands would grow until simple business policy but Portland, will be forced to cut W. J. C.al'.ajher. .Wllkes-Ka-rre. Pa. OUo J. Ilux blunt.. .Harrisburg. Pa. salaries, and the players J. T. Shinners .Binglianiton. X. Y. A. M. (loodvrtn...... I'o-'.'.jnd. Me. t would suggest the development of a new player rather than are not in better mood for meek acceptance of reductions K. I>. Bosworth. ...Houston. Tel. Jameo H. Lloyd.... .Bmllngtr.n. la. the increased salary ami loss of the sale money. From the than the magnates are for facing another season of losses S. B. Sabrie...... Dalla*. TM. Arthur C. Oull...... Lowell. Mass. viewpoint of the majors, only two arguments, neither of especially with the Federal League still outside the fold. Jamw C. Goldbaum... Aucircle, conferring with of some player being temporarily overlooked. the various club owners. The president a year ago was op­ please. We have long realized the importance and desira­ I i m ,______i posed to enlargement from six to eight clubs, believing that bility of giving the great minor world by far the largest the preceding year's results with six clubs had demonstrated part of the bust ball realm in total area and constituency THE EASTERN ASSOCIATION that the smaller and more compact circuit was better for the league, but he is now in agreement, it is said, with the as much, if not more, editorial attention and space as the ATERBl'RY, Conn.,' January 4. Out of the mass of owners, who after the experience of the last seasen are major leagues. Nevertheless, it was impossible to give the W Winter league gossip floating around the Eastern Asso­ decidedly opposed to another year of the smaller number of minor leagues their due within the limits of a single edi­ ciation circuit, the brightest bit x>f information, as far as cities. Nothing is given out as to the conditions in any of torial page, on which the majon leagues necessarily held Waterbury is concerned, is the emphatic announcement of the three cities named as applicants for franchises, nor who President O'Ronrke, that there will be eight clubs in the is backing the movement in each city, but Mr. Heilbroner evi­ first lien by reason of their greater appeal to universal Eastern Association circuit in 1915. His statement is borne dently believes there is jeason to count on substantial back­ interest. In order to remedy this condition it is our pur­ out by the fact that Mr. Scinski, the New Britain magnate, ing. If, however, the effort to enlist the above-named trio pose to devote in each issue from one to three pages exclu­ is determined to take another chance in the Hardware City of new cities fails the membership will remain at six clubs, and ro other town, asidn with Toledo, Canton, or Akron taking the place of Spring­ sively to au Editorial Review or Digest of the entire minor from Waterbury, has shown any disposition to quit. The league can't run very well with field, which was a' bad failure lait season. world. This Review will embrace leading editorials, by the seven clubs and it will have a hard time forcing Scinski. Editor, upon events or policies of special interest or funda­ Therefore, it is perfectly natural 10 presume some way will INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE mental importance; and special editorials dealing with the be found to keep Waterbury in the circuit. What steps will CIRCUIT b? taken in this connection will probably remain uncertain eperate leagues, written by special contributors, each con- until the magnates get together the latter part of the month. EW YORK, N. Y., January 4. The International League Yersant with the conditions in, and needs of, his special Mike Finn has already accepted .1 position as scout with a N circuit problem is nearing solution. By the time these field or league. These contributions will be f»ir, free, and major league club in the West, but there may b-> significance lines greet "Sporting Life's" readers the transfer of the in the fact that he took, the Baltimore franchise to Richmond, Va., will probably have impersonal in accordance with the motto at the head of place only on condition that he might relinquish it later if he decides to come to Waterbury. been completed, as President Dunn, of the Baltimore Club, the Editorial Page and the whole will, in due time, form It will be quite as cheap for the league to spend a little reports that an agreement with the Virginia League for the a weekly symposium of the best critical opinion in the minor money to get Finn in as it would to get Scinski out by buy­ surrender of its most valuable territory has been reached. The matter of the Jersey league world that must, we believe, prove not only intensely ing up his franchise, for which he paid something more City prospective transfer is in less than $2000. The Cleveland Club, owner of the Waterhury satisfactory state as, to date, no agreement has been reached interesting to our readers, but beneficial in all ways to the Club, has released practically all the players on its local with the New York State League, in which a sharp division magnates, managers and players of the minor leagues; »nd 'reserve list, making them free agents, rather than trying to of opinion exists regarding the terms upon which the Syra­ stimulating on the whole to the national game. sell them except .Tack Frost, the big right-handed pitcher, cuse territory should be surrendered. In the- event of a sent on to fake Guy Morton's place on the local staff, who failure to eomo to terms with the New York State League, the has been sold to a Southern League club. News that Mr. International League will turn to another city, as yet unan­ AN IMPORTANT QUESTION Charles W. Somcrs was financially embarrassed, and that nounced, which is virtually as desirable as Syracuse, minus a bankers' committee had taken charge of his affairs, came the excessive release price demanded by President Farrell's HICAGO, Ills., January 4. Minor league club owners as a surprise here, where he has always been looked upon league. There is, however, little doubt now that the circuit C identified with clubs having membership in leagues of as rolling in wealth, in spite of his frequent financial fail­ question will be in shape for final and satisfactory action at ''the Class AA ranking long have wanted to see the draft ures in base ball. the January 10 meeting of the oldest minor league in the eliminated as applying to the "major minors." The Pacific country. Coast League and the International League, individually. have brought the question to the attention of the National OPTIMISM OF YC UTH AN UNWISE MEASURE Commission on different occasions. Now comes the Ameri­ can Association with a similar request, as voiced by Presi­ EATTLE, Wash., January 4. In these days of base ball ALLAS, Tex., January 4. The Texas League circuit is dent Chivington. Back of the American Association request S depression, when virtually every magnate is looking at to remain unaltered for the 1915 campaign, according to is the most potent D and most logical argument which has been the base ball situation through dark glares, it is indeed the decision of the League Directors, at the recent meeting advanced. It is the result of war conditions. It has a pleasing to find at least one league president who has enough in Dallas: but that decision bids fair to be seriously neu­ measure of justification, but whether this view will appeal confidence in the innate strength- of the game, and the im­ tralized, if not rendered quite nugatory, by a piece of finan­ to the triumvirate cannot be forecast. The American Asso­ provement in conditions, to predict a bright future for the cial legislation which makes membership for weak clubs ciation flatly asserts that it is handicapped in its battle sport in 191.V This optimistic executive is Robert L. even more unprofitable, and therefore, uncertain than gainst the Federal League in two cities of its circuit Blewett, the youthful new president of the Northwestern heretofore. That measure provided for increasing the guar­ Indianapolis and Kansas City because of the Federals' League, but recently inducted into his office. Blewett not antee to a visiting team from the former price of $50 to $75 claim to major league class. The Chivington contingent is only believes that his own league will have a better-rounded per game. By passing that measure the magnates used the not willing to admit that the Federals in the beleaguered circuit than ever before, better umpires, and a finer grade same weapon against Austin and San Antonio that they used cities play any better ball or have any better teams and of ball, but that the fans will once more rally to base hall against Oklahoma City some years ago, and its use against the writer does not profess an opinion on that point than as they have not done for several years. He believes the Oklahoma City had telling effect, for that city -was compelled the teams which existed before the independent league returning wave of base ball popularity ivill be felt through to drop out of the league. Biovement. But the Federals do advance one talking point out the country and that the whole base ball world will which it is difficult for Association officials to combat. The benefit thereby. These are the sentiments Blewett expressed Federals assert: "We are a major league. We have our the other day in making his first rounds of the North­ THE OLD SURE SIGN players and we keep them. Look at our rivals. They must western League circuit, while seeking to mend fences. He lose one player each ye»r to a MAJOR league club by draft. believes that Everett will eventually be the sixth city of the By Fred Hlokl Admittedly, they are not a major league. Therefore, they league, thus insuring a compact and well-balanced circuit. SIT. what Is the sisn that old Winter's spine re a minor league. We are a major league. Do the fans This will depend upon whether John S. Barnes, the bacier of Is finally bursting up under the strain ? want to sec major league or minor league base ball?" that club, can obtain a long-term lease on the grounds, as Thai ice. ?nov and hail, they must »oon hit tne. trail, The "major minors." as well as some of the smaller leagues, he plans to build a fine modern stand. This new executive Chased Xorth by the So-.ahwind and warm Sprinftide rainf have complained for some time that Organized Ball was so says that never before has the Northwestern League had engrossed in its own fight against the Federal League such a great number of applications from umpires and Ahead of the erocua, brare herald of chew. that as­ Ahead of the nan moss, tne bluebird and a.!!: it has not properly looked after its dependents. The attitude serts that the staff of arbiters will be the best in the history The voice of Hugh Jennlnijq ere New Year w here: ^f Ifa* C*mns*ioa has been cenciliat«ry. It received a of. the Northwest. There is one thing he will absolutely "TOie team Uutl b*au ue will b0 champions next yMUt* 14 SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 9, 1915 Rhoades, of Fort William, .455. A pitcher in was afraid to cross the ocean, as he knew h» the s»me league is named Chicken. He had to would get seasick. Somebody took advantage scratch hard for his games, and was justified of Craig's ignorance and had told him that in crowing after every victory. A recent Indianapolis was the name of a foreign coun­ minor league bulletin contains some interest­ try, and it took a long time to convince him on Base Ball that he did not have to cross the ocean. Craig \Side-Lights of Ned Egan ing items. For instance, 'Cl»im vs. Chinese team, dismissed.' The arbiters was shot and killed while trying 10 capture a figured that the claim, if allowed, would have burglar who had entered his ruum, in Indian­ oto stick to business and let baae ball strictly to be collected in chop suey, yaccamy and apolis, in 1911.-" DEALING WITH THE PERSON­ alone. Some scribe placed another "e" and chow-mein. 'William Herring vs. Asbury "f" in the Shafer and decided it must be Park, allowed.' Herring can now get pickled. Oakes Getting Strong Team "Germany," who had just been released by H. Coffin vs. Tulsa, allowed $100.' High "Rebel" Oakes is gradually picking up ALITIES OF THE SPORT Washington. Tom Stephens, majority stock­ price for one Coffin. 'Player Faircloth de- stars for his Pittsburgh Federal League tt-am, holder of the Angels, says that Herman has dared free agent. Clothier vs. Memphis, dis­ and Fred f'larke's team will have lo hustle if not been considered and would not be, Frank allowed.' What is this a tailor shop ? 'Mus- it wants to compare favorably with the inde­ IMllon being held over for the position, unless kegou players allowed claim against territory. pendent team in the Smoky City. As it stands Stories, Both Humorous and Seri­ Olson, formerly of the Naps, can be secured. Any money received to apply on account of now, unless the Pirates pick up a couple of players' salaries.' Anybody start the bid for star recruits it looks fery much to the writer ous, Illustrating Thoughts, Hab­ Kauff Really a Marvel that territory with a nickel?" as though the Federal Leaguers will have an In glancing over the Federal League aver­ edge on Clarke's team. Oukes says that he its and Characters of Ball Play­ ages, as compiled by Erwin M. liowe, under Fact* About a New League Executive is not through riddling the major leagues? and Secretary Lloyd Rickart's new method, we note Bobby Blewitt, the new President of the that he will have the infieldor he needs to that Benny Kauff batted for the remarkable Northwestern League, is well known in the I make his team a serious pennant contender. ers, Managers and Magnates. percentage of .422 against left-handed pitch- East. He played on the famous Georgetown Oakes' pitchers are not men who have made ing in 35 gumes. These figures prove conclu­ University team that boasted of Arthur Dev- very great reputations in the majors, but he sively that Kauff is a great hitter, regardless lin, Doc 'White, Ferd McGcttigan, and sev­ has a powerful pair in Le Clair, a youngster, BY CHANDLER D. BICHTEB of attempts of jealous players in his own eral other stars. After leaving Georgetown, and Elmer Knetzer, who was a star in the PHILADELPHIA, Pa., January 4. It was league to-belittle his ability. There is not an­ Blewitt signed with Brooklyn as a pitcher and majors until IK; jumped to the Feds two years «ver thus. For five years, prior to 1914, the other left-handed hitter in the game who can roomed with Walter McCreiie, now manager ago. Knetzer was the first major leaguer to organization, he having Joc»l fans have roasted Sherwood Magee. They hit left-handed pitching better than right, re­ of the Portland Clui, of the Pacific Coast leap to Gihnore's gardless of the caliber of the pitching. Fred League. McCredie and Blewett were both re­ pla-yed with the Pittfeds a year before the ma­ cheered his long swats as all knew there was such a league. I fans dp, but still they shouted Clarke, the Pirates' manager, always batted cruits and were sent back to the Coast after jority of fans over .300 against left-handed pitching and was a short stay in the major league circle. Blew­ Oakes is enthusiastic about Knot/.er's pros­ for his release. They said season nnd says of his chances: that he ruined Johnny Bates considered a marvel for this reason, but when ett was noted for his control, but strangely, pects for next by continual crabbing; that he a man goes over the .400 mark he is certainly- could not throw a ball straight to a base for "Wo haven't, jrot i» Walter Jolmson on our team, hitting some. As the various sets of Fed.eMflt" love or money. Al Sharpe, now coachin? the or even a Claude Hcnrtrix, but we have pot a base ball I finally chased Bates out of that will run any outfit, whether National League, Philly; they say that he tried League averages are made public the bril­ athletic, teams at Cornell, is responsible for team out even more this, according to Blewett. Blewett says that American I-eague. Federal league, or any other, for to do the same thing with liancy of Kauff is brought that matter, a hard race for top-notch honors. Wa and almost had strongly than the fans imagined. To hear Sharpe was playing first base and pitching for Dude Paskert, de­ have an Klmer Knctwr, though, and that Is sura Dode's goat, when Dode was some people tell it, the Feds have» no stars, Yale, and although known as a slugger enough utiength. DM you ever get behind that Dutch­ advised to pay no attention to simply because some of the men picked out of liberately bunted four times in the one after­ man and watch the slutT lie's got? Well, you just the slugging outfielder; they the minors have never been on a major league noon and Blewett threw every ball far over i want to* lay up back of him for a few mlnutea and blamed him for starting the team. Cobb. Speaker, Collins, Baker. Alex­ the first baseman's head. He was given quite ?«e that old hnrahlde sine across the plate. He's trouble and bad luck in 1911, ander, Johnson, and scores of others came un­ a joshing about it and every time he appeared got all tho stuff in the world, and he knows how to by taking a punch at Umpire heralded and went like wildfire at once, and on the field thereafter fhe crowd and players u-3 it. The longer he pitches the Iwttcr ho gets*, and Skwwwd Matei the same condition exists in the Feds wtth got after him for his throwing record. For Walter Johnwn and Claude Hcmlrix. Itusscll Ford, or Finneran; they accused him of any other pitchc.r c.f the caliber of these three will hying down _ 1913 __ and causing a. split in find it rough skxfdliig when they try to Mde over El- the club. These are only a few of the things mn's Viichlng. You've gut to hand it to the Dutch. that have been blamed on Magee, and it is a He's there. Watch him when the bases arc full. That cinch that no ball player ever played as bril­ la something el*e. to watch. He always reminded me liantly on the home field under such adverse In the National Spot Light of a huso caUo of ice when the ba-^s got crowded circumstances. They hooted and howled and with mnybe runf needed by his opponent*. And watch laughed at his throwing arm, but still Mac how lie gets that ball away to first when a runner gets off. Just notlco him next season and see If he went on busting that ball to all corners of the I. C. Itamlnger la the Phlladelohla "North American" lot and pulling off the only bits of inside stuff can't shoot It acrns?i to that first sack Hfce a miniature Don't believe that Alnsmith can handle Walter canmmball. The:c Isn't n player in the game thnt ihown at the Philly Park by a local player. HERB Is no truth in the reiwrt that when Knetzer is on the hill. Why, Last Summer the fans realized for the first the Jersey CHy franchise is to bo Johnson better than anybody else. We pick can trust himself Transfer, X. J. Claik Griffith. he gvts that biiU away like so much greased pitching. time what a remarkable ball player Magee shifted to Mail halt an Xmv, I'm not talking because he's playing under me. really is. They had blamed him for crabbing refused to accept Remember, I played against him several times, too,'* He just couldn't help it. Amos Rusie is remarkable for an Now that Owner Weeghman at the other players. old-time pitcher. He ha* never claim­ Walter Julmscn's_ $6000. it i* believed that the Johnny Evers always did it and was always ed to be the discoverer of the spit ball. great pitcher will speedily recover from his re­ Donie Bush's Consistency panned as a crab when his club was not win­ cent heart attack. Bill Phelon lias discovered that.Donie Bush, ning. Magee, like Evers, has an unusual Weighted down with work. Ban Johnson will be the Detroit shortstop, is just about the most mount of base ball gray matter and spirit. gl ad when the off -season «t arts on April 15. Eddie Collins U making great headway tn Swed­ methodical and consistent person connected This spirit plays for victories and is easily ish anil hope* to I* able lo converse with Chlca- with our notional game. Donie doesn't believe upset when '"bones" are pulled. Both men Record* made In 19U that still stand: 1 Lit­ goana fluently by the time the season starts. in doing a thing one way this time and an­ re continually "bawling out" their fellow- tle Maranville knocking out big Zlmmermaa. Herzog fnr his other way the next time. To prove that he is players for bad plays. They just can't help 2 Bill Kllllfer's famous double flip-flop, ft Cincinnati applauds Charley his Larry MeLean stealing second base. 4 Rub* rwolutlon that he will quit his place If the Reds marvelonsly consistent, Donie points to It. They don't mean to hurt anyone's feelings records during the seasons of 1913 and 1914. And are sorry after it is all over, but they Mamuarcl eluding a deputy sheriff. » finish any lower in I91J than they did Eppa UUey lasting nine Inning*. this year. In 1913, Bush went to bat 593 times, made want results. The Phillies would have been 98 runs, and 149 hits, and delivered 19 two- better off had Sherwood Magee been appointed Walter Johnson had to sell a herd of Remember, base ball owners, that the baggers. His average was .251. In 1914, captain seven years ago. Then he would have staen to return Charles Weeghman hi* fads are not serving under Iron-clad Bush wont to bat -r)96 times, scored 97 runs, had a right to crab nil he pleased, and to call bonus of $6000. Bulled his way back Into lon£-term contracts. rapped 150 hits, and smote 18 two-buggers. down the other players as he saw fit. Lasl Organized B*U. His average was .252. Anything like that in Summer he was captain and the whole team. Affairs In tile International league are previous archives ? He never worked so hard or,,performed as well. Speaking about angels. It Is laid that u sad as the vodka trade lu Russia. He was easily the most valuable man in the Oolonel Ku&pert cornea Into the American a Second Hurst National League to his ball club, despite the League warranted to spend more money They didn't feed Magee and Dooln with Hullaney fact that Evers may have been responsible for accidentally than Uu Ward* do inten­ terrapin In Baltimore. The beat the pair Dominick Mullaney, the new umpire ap» Boston winning the pennant. Where Evers tionally. got wu oyster st«w. pointed to American League service by Presi­ dent Johnson, has had quite a career in base accomplished lots, Magee did even more. He la The Portland. Ore., team has derided prevented the Phillies from being a hopeless The Pacific Coast League hai taken ball, and if reports are true the major leaguers Salt Lake City. At tlic rate It Is ^olng to farm out its surplus players to the Naps. will not have any easy time pulling stuff off tail-ender, which would havp placed the Na­ It ought to hare a team lu Ocean in disfavor with local Rust. J. C. liarolnow on him. He is known to be a humorist who tional League forever City, N. J., by 192& Unfortunately, the rare Satsuma vase like fans, after allowing Seaton, Doolan and Bren that Charles Weeghman sent to Rill Kil- would make Tim Hurst's repartee sound broken. In tran­ a funeral service. Mullaney first became nan to get away. If Walter Johnson were crod<v a trestle over lifer for a Christmas present was as manager of a 6 mall *tr?am and a train suddenly hove In sit. prominent in sporting circles The Merit of Sherwood Mages sight, would ho jump again? the Savannah Club, of the South Atlantic League. From there he moved over to Mont­ The Philadelphia fans last season awoke to It is fitting that Colonel Ruppert and Captain Prank Chance is contributing sporting editor Huston would want lo boss a lot of soldiers like gomery as manager of the Southern League the fact that Magee was a wonder. It took of a Chicago dally. It N to be hoped that lie the Ntw Yorks. team in that city. The following year he them ten years to discover this, and he was will not give away any of the slrateunt or Inside handled the Jacksonville team, of the South that- enabled liini to keep the *New York its first idolized by the fans last season. Just when he wc-rets The Secretary of the Treasury will put on a Atlantic League, and gave that city becomes popular with the fans, and is playing Americans down near the cellar when he waj pennant. Prior to his managerial experience boas in a them. Night shift In Washington during tlw year lyli> the game of his life, the club makes another in order to print enough banknotes to meet the he had played first base in the Southern mistake by permitting him to go to a rival club. salaried of ball player*. League and with Columbus, of the American ran would have had It is estimated that the total casualties of the After receiving what he termed It is argued that Pat Mo base, ball war approximate $2,0 Association. trouble with Magee, but that is all bunk. Pat If Boston sends Miu-nnvllle. Evers, James or a "raw deal," in Macon, in 1910, he gave up could easily have handled Magee, and, given Eddie ColUns hopes that Chicago fans In time Rudolpu litre, then Philadelphia will call It a the playing and managerial end of the game the money be deserved, he would again play wlu forgive Mm for being able to read and wilte. trade. nnd took up umpiring. His excellent work in grand ball. If Sherwood Magee is worth t the Spring training games of the Athletics at large sum of money ill salary and a cash con Jacksonville in the Spring of 1914, resulted aideration, with a couple of players thrown \ in his appointment by Prpsklent Johnson ou in, to the Boston management, he was worth Chapman, Farrell, Rousci, Kaiserling, (Lqclair, some strange reason, Blewett says he could the recommendation of Connie Mack. three times that to the Phillies in their pres­ Kauff and others. , Thej Feds are developing never get it off his mind and every time he ent position. Eppa Hixey has been drawing young ball players', justj as well $s ^ n^ ^ u ' threw to a base Ire thought of it and the Correct Score at Meeting down a salary that would make a successful tional and American Leagues, and; eipeJct to throw would invariably go wild. He describes Ralph Davis, of the Pittsburgh "Press," loan feel cheap, for two years, and he has not ghow several more youn£ stars ne.vt autbmer. it as "trematic neurosis," whatever that hap­ says that the score of the last base ball tour­ pitched a nickel's worth of good ball. He pens to be. Aftqr playing in Tucoma a few nament at the WaUlorf-Astoria, has not been would not report until June, and then in poor Hinchmao's Worth. Is Proven j years, Blewett retired from the playing end officially compiled yet, but at last reports the £hape. It would have been a whole lot bet­ and took up the business department, and has figures stood ;;s follows; ter to have cut this salary off and given Ma­ Since the publication^ of the ufficikl (aver­ finally been rewarded by his election to the ages of the American; Aesm-iutioa, 'Vittsfurgh position of President of a league that he play­ "Have onp on me." 960 times. gee what he wanted, because Mugee it; needed Pi­ inore. He is of more value to the Phillies fans have avvakenekl to 'the^ fact tHat" the ed with as a rookie ten years ago. ''Here's how." 1198 times. right now than any man on the Boston team rates have picked lip another Gabby Cravath "I have seen base ball grow into its in­ ' would be witb. the exception of Kvers, Maran- in Hill Hinchman. Hinehman i* rather uld, Youngsters Refused Promotion fancy." 15 times. James and Rudolph and there is no but not much older than "Cactus/ 1 and like refused to re­ "Fill 'em up again, Jake." 7(14 times. \ille, did not learn how to ptflt th«m over Pitcher Rogge, of Toronto, jolly good fellow." 29 times. chance of getting them. The managerial 1914 Cravath, turn to the White Sox because he claimed he "For he's a is being repeated and the fans will the wall until he had been sent to the minors blunder Aside from his slugging abil­ received a raw deal lust Spring, and stated wake up to this fact when they see Stalling for a few years. that he would rather play in a minor league MeLean's Feelings Hurt ball players to ity, Hinchman is a ball player from the ground Larry MeLean is said to have joined the turn over a couple of fjtir has brains and plenty than play with a team that passed him back IJoran for one star who has been more than up. This Philadelphian without a chance. But it remained for a ranks of the Giants' hold-outs some time ago strength. How can Mo- of them. He is a hustler, which is more than because Manager McGrnw insisted* on putting half the local team's most of the Pirates last sea­ player in the Michigan State League to pull ran be expected to turn out a winner on a can l>e said of the original one in refusing to accept promo­ a clause in his contract which paid a bonus if his team is to be torn to son, and has plenty of speed left in him yet. at for good behavior. According to the lankv one-year contract in 1914: tion. The player is Young, who starred pieces before he starts'/ He don't dare tear Here is what Hinchman did shortstop for the Cadillac Club, of the Michi­ catcher the salary was quite satisfactory, ami the rest of the machine apart because then The entire Pittsburgh team scored 50;) run*. Bill gan State League, last season. Young's re­ he knows he would not have any trouble in he would finish in last place and would be Hinchjiian scored 1^9. lease was purchased by Kansas City, of the winning the bonus, but his feelings were hurt given no opportunity to manage again. And The entire Pittsburgh team made 119? hlte. Bill American Association, but when that manage­ to think that McGraw insisted on that good left for him to do now Hinchman made 21*7. behavior clause. Larry thinks that after his that is the only thing The entire Pittsburgh team'* total bases wer« 1557. ment sent him a contract culling for liberal with the slow-moving, slow-thinking team that money, they were very much surprised when years of "go-as-you-please" policy, that Mc- Bill Hlnchman's were 331. stuv is left to him. The entire Pittsburgh team made H3 two-base hits. they received a letter from him stating that Gniw should b° convinced after it year's Bill Him-hman made 5". Kansas Oity was too far away from his girl, with the Giants on good behavior, "that Larr'v "Germany" Thought He Had a Job. The entire Pittsburgh team made 79 triples. Bill who lives in Cadillac. He would play in has reformed for sure. "It's not tlie mom-y much about Hlnchinan made 21. - Cadillac or nowhere, ut least until the young so much," suid Lurry; "it's the idea of the "Germany" Shaeffer heard so much how he had been_offered the manager's post at The on tire Pittsburgh team made IS horn* niui. lady's parents were of the opinion that she thing. Now, if they should give me so it was so, Bill Hlnchmoii made If. was old enough to marry. He sttid that he for every base hit or runner pegged nut. well Los Angeles that he really believed for good behavior - and has refused to talk business with several would report in 191t> if he had been married and good; but a bonus Phelon Is At It Again by that time, but otherwise he would stick jamais, jamais, as they would sav in Paris." clubs because he might decide to manage Los - » 1 Angeles. Now Shaeffer has really decided Here's something from Bill Phelon, of the to business in Cadillac, where his parents and be wants the position, but he better hurry Cincinnati "Times-Star:" ' 'Two Indian sweetheart reside. "Lefty 1 ' Craig, now dead, Plan Eight-Club League Base Ball League are who was a star hurler at Indianapolis several up and sign with some major league club, or players of the Northern JOTJT7T. Ills., Decemlwr If. "Representatives of eight he will find himself out in the cold. "Ger­ Glass and House. If they had been on the years ago, once refused to accept a contract Mack, calling for towns will meet here on January 14 to organize the many" is not wanted by the Los Angeles Club same club, it would have seemed proper to tendered him by Connie Illinois Trail and Trolley Base Rail League. Joliet and, as far as anyone on the Pacific Coast call their team the greenhouse or the conserva­ more money than "Lefty " believed there was I.a Saile. Ottawa, Mar*illts. iVni. Strca'ryr. Elgin ami knows, never was even considered for the posi tory. Odd coincidence. In this same league in the world. Connie could not understand it possibly Aurora will lx> irpresentPcl. It is proposed to tion. The story grew from a mis-piint in an were two pitchers named Rhoades, and their and sent Al Maul down to Craig's pig farm in play only Sunday ball, as \vcekrlay games have not Kastern paper. The Los Angeles Club offered percentages of victories were so close that the "Neck," as the Southern point of Philly been a paying |>ropn<1tlon. Ottawa and Streator ha«l the position to "Tillie" Shafer, of the Giants, they follow each other in the records, Rhoades, is known. When Al asked Craig why he would teams in the Illinois-Missouri. league, but U Is noi kut h« finally turned it down and hat dtcidcd of Superior, winning .462 per e«nt. of games; not go to Indianapolis Craig told him that tw Uut oaginlMlion wUi ceutlaiM uut 8umu«r JANUARY 9, 1915 SPORTING LIFE 15 The International League Sayings in the Southland

o,to [he ll»i Is .Tim MrCilnlcr. the former Toronto In- has parted rftrapanj uith President Hedges, ft the DOINGS AND SAYINGS IN PRESI­ temitiona! THE LATEST DOINGS IN PRESI­ St. Louis Brown*, tuid is cjediled with a statemwit Reports from YrtuiiRstown, O., are to the effect that that h« has made arrangements with the St, Louis IxHiis Shettler, the sur pitcher of the Pcterboro Club. Cardinals to take over surplut plarers. He etpects a DENT BARROW'S LEAGUE is likely to join a Federal league club. Sohetiler DENT KAVANAUGH'S FIELD first bftseman, a shortstop and a plUMier from \fanager broke Canadian I/fugue refolds by winning 28 of the Hu^gim. and nitu them will have ms te*B practically 33 full games which he pitched, as well a* several in complete. v which he was used in a rescue role. Peterboro had a The little Rock Southern Lesrua Base Ball A*w>ru- The Latest News From Providence weak team all season, but this pitcher was instru­ The Chattanooga Club Affairs tion was chartered ty- the Stale f>n l»ec*mber 28. with mental in landing It in fifth place. an authorized capital stock of £>0.000. Directors S. \V. R. Smith. Joo B. lUteman, John B. Coatee, M. Is to the Effect That President Frank Shaughnesfy. minaifer and part owner of the Awaiting the Return of Mana­ n. Sander. Charles Jacobson. Charles J. Griffith. W. Ottawa, Club, never lets up in sport activity. Follow­ (ieoise K. Brown, R. O. Alien. This ing the base ball eeafon. ho coached a college football <;. Hutlon, Lannin V/ill Furnish a Winning team, and Frank has now g.-wie Into Winter quarters ger Harry HcCormick A Little board will elect n. C,. Alien president, John K. Coates at Ottawa, where he Is promoting a hockey ttam. One rim-president, and R. G. Alien, Jr., aa secretary and of the players on hi.% hockey club Is Edmund Lamy. tresu-urer. Team at Any Cost Next Season. the former skating diampiun, «'ho played hall last New Orleans News By Dobbs. season with the London Ciub. of the Canadian League. THE TEXAS LEAGUE BY C. E. HALE BY LAWRENCE H. SMITH PROVIDENCE, R. I., January 4. Will our THE NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., January 3. Base The Various Clubs Now Down to Business hustling Manager Donovan lead the New ball news is about as scarce as anything Yorks, or return and try to win another pen­ Strengthen the Teams Undtf The Lawrance Club Said to Be on the imaginable here in Chattanooga just at pres­ Seeking to nant for Providence; that is ent. The management is giv­ the Reduced Salary Limit, the question. Kvcry fan here Market and Likely Fall Into the Possession ing out but little information would be pleased to see Smil- und it is expected that this *X>RT WORTH. Tex.. January S. Hie trtwfsr rf / -.a» i"S Bill get the berth to lead of Arthur Irwin. policy will be continued until tho Austin TYxa." T/eaguo franc-hiss has be#n *> per­ I ii ii« tlle ^ cw Yot'ks out nt' the cel- sistently tiMrorwl sii.co a vot* of the mariaaws on tho LYNX. Mass., January 2. Arthur Irwin. trout Manager McCormick returns pmr^sltiwi was takc>!i that the fans already have tak«A 'Xw^^L' lar, as he did the Grays, and for the Xew York American Club under the Far roll tu this city shortly after (he lie will have us all palling for it to lie a fart *ml hare nominated four men for man­ j retime, is flickering for tho purchase cf the Lawrence first of. the year. A letter ager of the now organization. One of thrse i<* MIKn him to make good, although j Cluh, of tho Xew England L**suo. from Iteniel Noo- from the manager to the club PonMn, rw-enUy iciven his release by Uie Xew Torfc every mother's turn will be 1 nan. It is expected that the deal will be cornple-:e. It was I within a fiw days. If Kumxirt. the "New nounced that Charley. Starr Texas l>aguc; tlie thlrrt is Wilson MaUhasfs, for & a surprise to leurn that Presi- pur chaws the New York Club it will force Irwin out of years a Texas Ix-ague umptrip. and tlifi and there will be no other alternative for him bin nan signed a 1915 contract numlier clcnt I-annin had sold Topsy and that the veteran is more fourth Is Walter SaJm. last ye*r and ths year before pi atte the hard-hitting right minor league ba«e ball. His travels around the New first baseman of the Fort Worth t*am *nd for a time iMtgland circuit have so impressed him that he would than satisfied to com* to Chat­ fleM carHain of the team. AJ1 the Texas League fielder of the Grays, to Louis­ like nothing better than to try his hand at Law­ tanooga. President Aadicws Wm. Dcnovaa ville. Topsy stood third among clulo are ffrtJinc IALST on their next aecsoii's acsr*va.- rence. The UWTWICB Club Is on the rnruket now. tions, but Hmistixi and Sun Antonio are getting: lxian Noonan. who owng the cohtrolling in­ f? VlLe", sayfng: '?«£ of .318. He led th;in anylxwly else, Houston prinoLpally in fear of de­ pus'; season, with a record terest in the club, conferred with the major league roiok is certainly tickled over having Starr pletion of Hi B ranks by draft of the higher leagues. t'-e league in hits with 100, mid in total trout at the recent New York meeting and they have with the team. Second base is now one posi­ Tn guard against this enrtl Dosk Roberts, manager «f 'nises. with 267; was third in throe-baggers readied an asm-able understanding as to price, etv. tion at which there is no possibility of a com­ Uie RufTs. has made an arrangement with the St. with 23, and second in the run table with l'J8. If Nonnan se'ls hi" stock to Irwin, Joseph P. Sulli­ Louis liro\Tns for an option on four members o/ that van, part owner of ton Lawrciie* Club, is sure to petition next Spring. The manager was try­ IN STEALING BASES ing to arrange team. San Antonio is expecting a n«w manager, Klb- s'art something, an he is opposed to soiling the club. Icr's brief perfortflanre towarrt the «i«e of last Be*ann he was tenth, with 31, and drew 96 bases on He has made a number of offers to Noon an for his THE TRADK OF FLICK having failed U> please every one. Including hlm«elf. hut all to no avail. It is expected balls, giving him second position in the league stock In tlie cluh, for Starr for more than a month before it w»s Four new players have been signed for the Broncos, in this department. May the best of tuck go that tho deal will be completed before the meeting of indudinjt Bill liramm* II.. formerly wtth Q»poria, the New England League, which will be held shortly. completed. It was his own trade and we be­ with him to his new berth, and Louisville will lieve that he secured the mun who will be Ivan. The other three are aJl from ths Portsmouth pot a sterling fielder that should bo ripe for team., of the Ohio State Ijeague, and are: First base- NEWS NOTES acknowledged the most valuable on the team of whom the big league by another year. Of the 18 rext yc.ir.'' Several other teams wore at­ mJiii FMwards and outflolder Ba^gan. both players who wound up the season with the Fred Lake has received no real offer* for his Man­ are said to ha.re (rood fieldinc &nd battlnf arermcn, tempting to secure Starr's services, it being and catcher Francisco. (trays, six are no longer on the roster, those chester franchise. * stated that both Montgomery aHd Little Rock in new fields being Mays, Ruth and disporting Some one wished Worcester Into the International m«de unsuccessful offers for him. President NEWS NOTES Cooper, pitchers, and Vlatte, Tutweiler and League. Then Kd Barrow smiled and John O'Don- Kavanaugh paid Starr a high compliment late­ tfce Dallas Hub baa purchased Joe 2>aan fr*m the Mclntyre, outfieldors. It is quite possible that nell wished hi* club out again. ly when he stated that of all the vets, who Tutweiler will find the task of winning a place Atlanta Club, of the Southern League and has ap­ Jewe C. Burkett, of the Worcester Club. Is of th* were paid high salaries last year, Starr was pointed him as team manager. with the Red Hox gardeners a trifle difficult, opinion that the major league;* took proper aciion the only one to earn his salt. Johnny Dobbs and may be sent back to the Grays. This when they limited Jhelr clubs to 20 players. The President Darid«on is wor&ng on a deal by which is, as usual, Wintering here and the Xew Or­ Shreveport fans will purchase the Aastin taajn and holds good with Ruth and Mays. Without wrlhca who have to keep track of the rookie* will leans pilot talks more freely than the local doubt, all of the above will be given every heartily agiee with the old ecout. franchise for a reasonable sum, amount not stated. management. CoyJe, who went to New Orleans Manager Kills Hardy, of the Waeo team, has booked chance to make good. Mr. Launin says he will Manager I/m riep*r. of the Lynn Club, returned by the purchase route at the time Flick was furnish the fans here with from tlie National League meeting without having Spring exhibition game* wiUi the St. l-ouis Browns. traded is slated and Cardinal, the New York Giant* and tfce Cl«Te- A WINNING TEAM, made any deals. He did announce that he had ar­ ranged two games with the New Ijdndon champions TO CAPTAIN THE PELS land Naps. and probably has some good material in mind of the Eastern Association, to be played lu Lynu on next year. Mickey's ability at the initial Umpire Harry T. Arnold, of Chicago, fcas flgried v to ship here. The Providence fans have had April 19. Back will greatly help the team and his timely contract to umpire In th* Texas League next season. H look at a championship team and the team Manager Xoonan. of Lawrence, has traded Larry hits will do much toward adding runs when Arnold has onVUUrl In the Wertern Canada, HUnolft- that represents this city next year must be Mahoncy, tho eaituea. and at able to be in the running from the start in one time ran a semi-pro, dub ,,at Loutefille, Ky., In base for the N, K, champions last season, to 4lie worried over the fact that some one seems to which the late Fete Browning was Interested. order to have the fans turn out in numbers New London Club, of the Kastern Association, for JEte trying to break up the New Orleans team. that will be satisfactory to the management at Ja>--k Warner, second base man of tuat club and a cash 'Me states that Somers, of the Naps, is arrang­ Billy Braminell, who has the distinction of «atchlnff the end of the season. consideration. .the last ball that the late "Rube" Waddell pitched in ing for all the players necessary, except that a ball game, lias signed a i-ontract to catch for San Alexander Ruflange, known on the New Enjland when Dobbs asks for a man he usually gets NEWS NOTES Antonio, in the Texas League. WaddeU tnd Bram- Ltague flieuit as "Nick," died on l>eoember 29 at him. It is alleged that the gambling element mell were both member* of the Virginia, Minn.. Club, Harry Wolverton. who managed the Xew York Fltohburg, MaF«, aged 33 years. He resigned from in tlie Crescent City, which were close to of the Northern League. In 1013. and the last league Anwrinin? In IS 12. Is likely to be seen In, the Ba< the Lewis-ton Club last Spring on account of Ill-heahh. Charley Frank, would like to see the entire game that Waddell pitched vrtn lost by him, 2 to I, In again next season. Two clul» In tho International He was formerly manager of tlie Brockton team and team jump, and it is whispered that the re­ 12 inning?. Bramirell U it years old, weighs 171 IjCflgue, where for one season he managed Xewark. had been connected with the Waierbury and New cent statement that Bagby would skip to the pounds ai:d Is r> feet It inches tall. He played last are known tit bft after Mm. Ono is believed to I* London clubs, of I he Connecticut league. season with the champion Emporta Club, of the Kan­ IMchmond. which Is applying for a franchise. Wi>I- Brookfeds came from New Orleans and not The Lawrence Club lias traded second haseman I-arry Brooklyn. sas League. vcruni WHS one i>f tl»e mvncis of tho Sacramento Club. Mahoney to New London, of the Mist em Association. In the Pacific Coast league, last ye«^r. fi»r second Iwsomaji .lavk Warner. Warner is one of NEWS NOTES the New I^ondoii players who bnlked during tJie Nevv It's one Nap utter another for Charley Somefl" a* Higland-f^steni A»ociattr>n rnwt-seajion series, and Owner-Manaffer Dob Alien, of th* Little Heck Club, late years. THE CANADIAN LEAGUE Ceiio Met**tin. of New Ixmdon. has let it be known that he means to get rid of all of the trouble-makers. John F. Kletnan. who piloted the Fall River team No Change in Circuit Contemplated at to victory in the (Colonial league last season, is trying to purchase Hie Manchester franchise ownod hy Fred Present, But the Effect of the World War L-ikc. Althoiifih he turned out t winner at Fall River Will Cause Retrenchment* last season, Kleman says that the club wa* a losing proposition flna^idally and believes that ho can fret tho TORONTO. Ont., January I. Conditions Imposed people out to see the Manchester team if be secures a THE ORIGINAL by Llio war have necessitated a policy of all-around winner. retrenchment ^.on the part of tne Canadian League. -*- The season will ho shortened two weeks, opening on Ma,v 19 and closing on Labor Day, as usual. At the annual meeting, on l>m*mber 5, President J. P. FiU- THE INTERSTATE LEAGUE perald advocated the abolilion of ante-season training a* a further weans or reducing expenses. No change was. made in the circuit and none is contemplated at The Question of Jamestown's Retention in present, altlkmigh there was no emphatic* statement that none might l» made before the opening of tho the Circuit to Remain an Open One Un­ 1913 season. The circuit w!H remain in (lass (*. til the Middle of January. with salary limit of $1100. Ottawa amln proved \ 0 lw the l*st paying town, with London next and Ham­ BY ('. M. DRINK" ilton third. Toronto was a great fliaappoinlme.it. The percentage paid into tho league's Milking fund JAMESTOWN", N. Y.. January- K Whether wag Mtows: Ottawa, $22f»fl: London. $161*; Hamil­ JaroeHtowii ivill bo represented In ' the Interstate ton. $1091-: nnintforrl. $813; retcrhoro. $603; I-»e. l«aguo tltls season Is still a mitter of conjecture. $75:1; SL Thomas, $4"C>; Toronto. $282. In connec­ It, however, has been learned that unlow the James­ tion wiih the local cluh It might 1» pointed out that town huMness meti purchase the franchise that the it played only one-third as many games as the otheis city will not In1. So far none of the lox*al meivhants at. home, and had few Saturday and no holiday dates. have signified their intentions of doing this. Joe Tho league showed a lialatice of $1.100 (>n the season, lx>hr, owner of the club, nmmtuiml last week that with ull debts paid. President Kit/herald was in tho tho club was on tho market anil that the franchise rhair. antl the following delegates were present: Ijon- would be hold for Jamestown people until January Ifi. don, S. Sievely: St. Thomas. J. II. Chantlcr; Erie, and that after that date it would be wffereil to people EXTRA flco. H. O'Nefi: Ottawa, K. stuumhnessy; Toronto, J. outside of the city. He also annoum-cd that he would J. MeCaffery, »eo. 1-ee; Hamilton. J. K. Frid; Pcter- neither manage nor play on a Jamestown team the boro, \v. li. Dclthaup. coming season. Warren has Iwnexl a tfatenru-m to tho effect that unlens Jamestown was represented in the league that tbey would not go In. Bringing Ihwe HAMILTON SELLS A PITCHER facts into conjunction with stwernl rumors it seems HAMILTON'. Ont.. January I.---A. L, Rarth- that unites .Iftmostiwn is reprerentrd there will be no waite. prwklcnt, of tlv Hamilton Riso Rail flub, an­ Interstate l.eagx^. Several of the citizens of thi* nounces ll-.at Patsy Dougheity has been sold to tho cily who have, been Intervlowed regarding the matter Biiminph.nn Huh. in the Southern league. Dough- seem to think that Xlafpua Falls should be senurd, WHISKY erty, while pitching for the Hamilton Cluh. tfioweU in the Joague. Since It was thmighi nrlvl5abte at the great form, and the sroiUfi who wknc^wl tlie young U?t league meeting to . increase the circuit to eight Irishman In a.Mon were impress**! with his .wonderful rlubn, why not take in tho MysUe (Ity, whlrh Is one ride-arm delhory. Before the season had advanced of the best ball towns In Wcoiern Xew York State. rery far DouclioTly was slated for a. job with higher Tills is also a Sunday Imse ball town. Nothlns has com puny. About the middle «f tne season he suffered been henrrt frmn \VelUville in rrgarrl to next season'* a sleknem that put him back In his good work, and plans, but Joe Prowllcr. who will manage Uie Homell during the latter pan of tho season lie was not HO <^l»b another «**ason. has st;ite«l that he has signed a. Our Trademark No. 6 is Registered in U. S. Patsnt Office as No. 59,360 good, but at the dose he was Just hitting his stride, new tlrsi laseman. tngwiher with a pitcher and a and r.ext year great things can be expected of catcher. Wan on recentry hclri a rftinstifl dhow for You'll Find It Popular Poughertr. tho bmeflt of the dub. and it is the undcr4andiii6 that William \Yehb, cf this <4ty. will » train matiace in th« leading clubs and hostdries in Philadelphia, as well as on Broadway or NEWS NOTES the duh. Olean men are aciite in maKtnp; arrange­ 5th Ave. In the neck of every bottle is > Fire of unknown origin, breaking out at lf> o'clock ments for the oominf fu-asoti, It hiring l-^cn stated Bight of December 14 gutted the grand stand and that either Eddie CoJHgan. of Olean, third baseman New Silvered Device Weacheis at tho Canadian l>a£ue base ball park at of the San Francisco flub, of the Pacific Coast l>eafrua. or .loo Wall, of Rrw*lyn, eac-manager of the permitting an absolutely free flow without in any way affecting the color or Brantfoid. Otit. Only a small portion of the bleachers purity of the contents. were owned by T. J. No!so«. WaycroM team, of the Georgia State League, will was saved. The stands Put Up Only in Full Quarts Many applications have been received for the Ham­ manage the club. Keep a Bottle- on Your Sideboard. ilton managerial berth, at present held by Jack White. T Philadelphia. White Is being considered, alimft Iltchrr \xaa Ainn last week signed wlili the Cin­ PATTERSON & COANE, Philadelphia Mtfc soraral otben, of whom the most reomt addiiiou cinnati Club for out seJuwo. 16 SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 9, 1915 ll News of the Pacific Coast\ The Forum of the Fans \ i o the weak apot and let o,man to Jump, he will be taken into the independent J iut«" to spare to tide over THE FRANCHISE QUESTION DEF­ fold whether he has signed a contract or not with his FOR EXPRESSION OF THE VIEWS another good batter or two get a whack. To have Coast League club. more outs in an inning might, naturally, require a diminution of tAe irmlnfa U>. aay, six; but I believe OF THE GAME'S PATRONS inat would be an improvement In that it would elim­ INITELY SETTLED A SHAXE-UP AT PORTLAND inate so frequent changes of the teams from the field PORTLAND, Ore., January 1. "Buddy" Ryan will to bat and vice versa, and thus save time and Uven up not be a member of the Portland Coast Ijeairuc cham­ the game. I am not writing this for publication, un­ pions next seaaun. \Vait McCredle has Issued no Those Who Make the Existence of less It should bo desired, and then, perhaps. I couM Salt Lake, the Metropolis of Utah, specific bulletins, but 'Un so. In official circles it is iropiwe H. I am wondering If you have time to write said authoritatively Uiat "Big Mar" has engineered a me just a line or two about the matter. Trusting you the Place of Sacra­ trade for his erstwhile famous almrger arid that same Professional Base Ball Possible may hate a fine year in the one to come-. Very truly, Receives is fast nwirine oooaunanaUon. If this information W. E. BBNSCOTER. proves true It will round o«t oce af the iuc*st com­ mento in the Circuit of the plete shake-ups ever given the Portland champs. Ac­ Invited to Give Public Expression cording to present dope here's the list of thoae who LEAGUE will not be back nost Spring: Catcher Yantz, traded and Opinions SOUTH MICHIGAN Pacific CoastiLeague for 1915* to Venice for pitcher Smith; catcher lirenegan. sold to Their Own Ideas to Spokano; pHAer Evans, to be traded: pitcher West, Michigan State to be traded or sold; first haseman Derrick, to be E. W. Dicfcerson, Late of the SPECIAL TO "SPORTING LIFE" traded; second bueman Rod gets, sold to Cleveland; BY THE EDITOR OF "SPORTING LIFE." League, Is Not a Caod date for President Bnncroft, sold to Philadelphia National*: 1915. shortatop . , 1 HK Magnates and Players of the SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, January 1, third baseman Korea, drafted by \ew York Giants; "* I Game of Base Ball are always in Frank's Job in This League. - After long negotiation and much hustling, and one '"I outaelder Ryan, to be traded. Pitcher liastley I I evidence the magnate by way of GBAXD RAPIDS, Mlch., January 3. A rumor this thriTing city is at last a member of a or two other subordinates will also be ticketed, but providing the necessary mediums starting from Sa«inaw to the effect that E. W. Dick- league but one degree short of the above marks the mortality among the regular State other words. for its public presentation, and the ereon, of thle city, president of the Michigan major league caliber. After a members of the L&14 pennant winners. In player by way of public exposition league, was In tho fleld to suoered James Frank, of meeting here on December 22, MoCrerile will have to develop an "entirely new infleld Jackson, as president of the Southern Michigan As- Bobby Davia. utility man, Is the sole survivor and of the wonderfully fascinating attended by President Allan T. sport. Necessarily they instill and create the six-iatlon, Is branded as false by the local man. "I'm Bamn. of the Pacific Coast he will have to add a new catcher, a pitcher or two, through with base ball." he saW. "After 20 years and at least one out fielder, action which furnishes the basis for fan inter­ League, Henry Berry, owner est and discussion the country over. Neverthe­ nixing as a player and leasno official I hare decided to unit for good. Even though I had a hankering to of the San Francisco Club, MAY LOSE CLUB less all of the efforts of magnates and players and a number of Salt Lake VENICE remain in the game. I would not oppose Frank, who, FRANCISCO. Cal.. Jnnuiry 1. 1015. Imme­ would be utterly futile but for the lover and pulled tile S. M. through the stormy base ball enthusiasts. Presi­ SAN patron of the game, whose attendance at, by his effort*, announced that diately after 'he holidays the franchise, committee, «>f season of 1914. He has earned the honor, and I dent Baum which Messrs. Bbum and Berry we two membtrs, and continuous interest in, the sport makes am sure Uiat I do not care to even consider the po­ Salt Lake would be the sixth and Frank Leavitt, of Oakland, a third, will take up it possible for magnates and players to pre­ sition." Ed Smith, former Black Soi manager, now city in the Coast League cir­ the Venice-Vernon matter. Tnere ha* been strong talU sent the sport on commercial basis, without part owner of the South Bend Club, is also mentioned cuit, taking the place of the iu Los Angeles of returning Eddie Maicr's Tigers back which it could not exist in its professional as a possible successor U> Frank. Throvi.h all thesa Sacramento-Mission Club. Salt to Vernon. Henry Berry propose* to stir up some form which, necessarily, furnishes the highest nrraora Frank still remains bead of the lc.-roe. Bay A. X. Baum Lake pays $15,000 for the more worries for the (^ast League magnates. His expression of the game. It therefore follows City is the seat of discontent relative to Frau;-. since franchise and 14 Sacraniento- idea is to move the Venice team back to Vernon. This that the patron is the chief factor to be con­ Frank quit, that city, in which he controlled l^e S. !Mission players, and also guarantees visiting matter will be brought to the attention of the ma«- sidered alike in the legislation and exposition .M. tram for two seasons, he has noen in dislrvor clubs a minimum of $3000 a week, other cities nates at a special meeting of the league, to be callM of the sport and yet the patron is but little there. To make matters worse, Frank made a sput- "discov­ in San Franc-law shortly after the flrst day of ti*« considered, for the reason that he has no season possible in 1!>H which deprived Bay City of thi« doing likewise. Cliff Blankenship, City erer" of Walter Johnson, probably will man­ year. Mr. Berry is prepared to set forth that since way of making his opinion and wishes, his pennant. AVhen the season was half over Bay the change was made two years ago two additional approval or disapproval, known or felt except had surh a big lead that there was but little chance age Salt Lake. The local people are to pay the car lines run to Venion and conditions thero are for the remaining teams to oust it. Hence a split Pacific Coast League $15,000 for the franchise directly through the box office or vicariously more wilted to base ball, Furthermore, there I through the base ball writers a hit-or-miss season, whlcii meant a new fight for the bunting, WM ,and expect to raise something like $50,000 to big difference in trajisix>rtaUon. From Los Angeles to not agreeable to the Bay Cityans. It is fur­ method in each case. "Sporting Life," build a park and finance the club. Vernon is but a five-cent piece, while the round trip ball ther agreed that Salt Lake will guarantee each to Venire costs TX> centg. As the crowds at Veniot therefore, will give a page to the base return small, it is figured the phorter and cbea-per fans of all communities for the expression of visiting club $'JOOO every week and in have been topics of LEAGUE will obtain the same guarantee around the trip to Vemon should add greatly to the attendance their views on important base ball THE COLONIAL a ball park by drawing Los Angeles fans. legislation, of rules, of league und player circuit. It is doubtful whether for criticism of counter views can be built in time for the opening game. If movements, and Player Aime Proulx, of the Taunton Club STQRY OF KAUFF'S JUMP reserving, however, the right to omit offen­ not, the old park can be used. President sive contributions, and to edit the letters Baum and Director Berry inspected* the old LOS ANGELES. Cal.. January 1. tliere Is a good Last Season, in Jail Charged With Kill­ Benny Kauff jumping to tho Fed- submitted with a view to eliminating harmful grounds and say they will do until tlie new story in regard to or unnecessary personalities. All readers of ing an Inoffensive Stranger, quarters can be provided. "The old grounds eraJs that has never been printed before. James K. McCVill sent Kauff a contract for $300. which was $"» "Sporting Life" who are willing to- enter TAT'NTOX. Mass., December 29. While se*klnj| are-far better than you wonld imagine," ex- into discussion of really important base ball Ba,um- "Here in the Coast a month more than he had been getting the year Itc- a Job a* an ice cutter on Sabhatla Lake yesterday lained President fore. He did not count on Kauff being a star with topics, or to contribute original views and morning Joseph M. Cumha was struck OH the head by f.eague we are, spoiled, as our parks are ex­ the club. A short time later lio received a nicely conclusions, are invited to "write as the a stone thrown hy one of a (rowel of young men and tremely high-class. The chief trouble with typewritten letter from Kauff. Aating tlut he wanted spirit moves them," and to submit their died into ytsterday afternoon at his boarding house. the old grounds iu Salt Lake is the nearness more money, wiahing McGill all kinds of luck. Iu copy to the Editor of "Sporting Life" for 64 Court street. An Investigation by the police re­ of the plate to the grandstand." fart. It was as nice a letter as any club owner could a place in this page, which may thus become sulted in the arrest last evening of Aime PrnuLt, 25 get from a player asking for more money. "I fig­ possibly of great benefit to the sport. years old. of 4th avenue, on a charge of manslaughter. SAN FRANCISCO CLUB'S ALLIANCE ured from his letter that he was too wise a player to According to the story told the police Cnmha and jump to the Federals," said McGill. "I let the mat­ wine friends went to the lake to get a job cutting ice. SAX FRAVCIfcCO, Gal., January 1. Whether the ter go along and one day while in New Turk City, a They became in a wordy row with a group of men flau Francisco Club will make arrangements to hoofc friend met me and remarked that I had lost a good WHEN PEACE COMES and finally a stone was thrown which struck Cumha up with one of the major league teams depends upon ball player to the Feds. He told me Kauff had and knocked him down. His friends took him to his what sort of a iiroix>«ition i-;m bo olTwed. At lea^t, jumped. 'I don't believe It,' I told my friend. 'I Championship Could Be tjoardinjc liouse and nilled a dnctor. Later he berama tliat's the way Owner Henry Berry looks at the sdtua- had as nice a letter frnm him aa any man could wiah.' How the World's unconscious and the City Physician was summoned. Ha tfon. Ixw Angeles lias had a working agreement with 'Kauff can't even spell liis own name.' said my fileiid. Decided In More Pleasing Fashion "When ordered Cimr/ha removeJ to the hospital, l>ut before Washington, but Berry fe not inclined to disturb that 'Ho must have had somebody write it for him,' Thut the ambulance arrived from the Central Police Sta­ proposition. He says when he fold out Ms Southern is how Kauff came to jump to the Feds." the Federals Enter Organized Ball. tion, a short distance away, Cumha was dead; Th« Interests, ha sold all he had and doesn't prr»po9c to police rounded up those who were ;it the pond when put little old Washington In a grip for tranmx>rtation LOS ANGELES PLAYERS SAFE By Lawrence Peysor tho affair ocruried and brought them to the police to Sin Frandaoo. Catcher Walter SVdimidt. of the by two of Cumha'i 3-1. George station. Proulx was Identified Seals. Is flirting with the Federals, and declares that LOS AN-OELES, Cal.. I>ec*mber BALTIMORE, Md., January 1. Editor of friends as the man who throw the stone. He stiongly he will accept an offer from Stovall. The crack Seal '"Rube") Kills, left fielder for tlie Los Angeles Club, "Sporting Life." By the time the 1916 sea­ denied the acmsaUon, Proulx i* a well-known base for three has received a tempting offer from the Pittsburgh catcher has a grievance that be has nursed arrives peace will have been declared in ball player, having played with the Taunton Colonial years, and that la that he has been "covered up" and Federals, Kllis is aerloufly considering the propo-i- son At- former Federals are recog­ league Club the past season. Medical Examiner prevented from Incoming a major league player. The Uon of Joining the Feds. "Rebel" Oakes. the base ball war. If the wood will hold an autopsy today. straw tliat broke the camel's back, as it were, was Coast League player, a personal friend of Bills, la nized by O. B. as the third major league when tlw deal whereby he was to go to the Boston manager of the Pittsburgh FetlcraJs. It was from they will, of course, participate in the World's Biaves last Spring fell through. Walter figures he lost him that Bills received the offer. Nevertheless*. Man­ Series. Up to date that event has been a so much in increased salary and, above all, the slice ager Darmody is not worrying. The many rumors to bone of contention to all parties. Naturally, THE WESTERN ASSOCIATION of the World's Series money. the effect that several of the Angel players were con­ you can't please everyone, but if you do away templating hopping to the Federals, were put at re«t with even a small part of the dissatisfaction A SOUVENIR FIEND today, when tho Angel president stated that not a Paris, Empoda, Bartlesvillc and DenJson WEAVER to the Fed­ you will have accomplished something. In the member of tho 1J>1* Seraphs would jump LOS ANGELES, Cal.. January 2, Although erals. To prove his statement, Darmody will tint seiul every season's pennant race there are practi­ Bid for Vacant Berths at the Meeting of fans probably do not Know it. base ball players are Xot a con­ cally only four clubs in each league that are world. Some of out his 1O15 contracts for some time yet. League. the greatest souvenir collectors In the tract Is to be sent out until after N'ew Year's Day. contenders. The others the them gather pictures from every city they visit, sonte . Okla.. January 1. The magnates of a Tho working agreement between the Los Angeles aiul JUST TRAIL ALONG. collect pipes, and one noted ball player has teen Washington Clubs is to expire January 1. l>anno,]y tho Western Association met here on December 20 and fiend for some years in collecting fancy nigs. "Buck" hinted yesterday that he would probably attempt to Xow here is my suggestion : The regular discussed plans for the enlarging of the circuit to in­ Weaver, the While Sox ?hortstup. whose home Is at renew the agreement. season to start with eight clubs in each clude eight towns. Muskogce, Oklahoma City, Tulsa, rhoenirville. Is making a collection that will be th* league, starting April 14 and ending August Mt-Akster and Fort Smith will retain their old fran­ wrhen it is completed. Money rnvy of men of wealth PITCHER PERRITT KILL8 A GUIDE 12, playing 98 games. The post-season to chises, leaving three beiths vacant. Itep%sentallvea of could not liuy It. Weaver's hobby is discarded bats league Paris. Dennison. ISartesvillo. Kmporia. antl several other by great l>atsm*n. Sticks that NORDHOFF. Cal., December ?A Mistaken for a start with the first four clubs in each that were once used (making one bis* league), starting August 15 good ball towm were present and announced their were owned and used by Ty Col>b. Lajoie. Trls Speak­ wild cnt. Herbert Lathrop. l>est*knowii guide and candidacy for the open bertns. On tlie belief that the er. Joe Jaukaon and othfr sluggers are now resting huntar in Ventuni. County, was ?lpt anil killt games. The World's Champions. Texas-Oklahoma League would not reorganize for tha in the Wearer collection, and others are being added day night hy Walter F. Pcrritt. pitcher of thp. Los winner will therefore be coming season, Paris and DermLson, both holding fran­ whenever "Buck" gets the chance. "Buck" geta the Angeles Clifcb. of the Pacific Coast league. Perritt, This is but following out the method used in chises in *hat league, made a strong fight for en­ autograph of the player who used tlw slick to manu­ who, with hU wife, had been camping near Lathrnp'a all other sporting events, simply eliminating and were given to After watcliins trance In the Western Association, facture base hits. It will make quite a collection of cabin, thought, ho heard a wild cat. THE WEAKER CONTESTANTS. January 10 to file guarantee money. President Hill lumber when completed, but it will be Interesting to for several mlmitee he fired at the mpposed anl^ml. stated that all players' contracts must bp filed before ail who view it. Penitt then rushed to th« spot and found Lathrop shot The clubs which do not participate in the February 15. A staff of umpires was appointed. Tom through the abdomcn. L»throp wore a gray sweaf r, post-season games could be reimbursed by a MeNanrara, of Pittsburgh. Pa. ; Jack McNtilty. of AN UMPIRE'S DECISION CAUSES DISCUSSION which is said to account for Perrilt's mistake. Tlie division of the proceeds.. This would be better Chicago; Harry \Vomack, of Muncie: and "Happy" the Cm-oner's Jury here today held Perritt blameless fir for them than the present arrangement, be- being on the list. Tlie sale of SAN" FRANCISCO, ('al., December 31. During Lathrop's death. * Melds, of Hartshorn, last game of the season on the Oakland lot, a play causp it is usually a financial loss to a club the Oklahoma City Club by s. i>. Hunter to a local but since in the race to continue till the headed by K, M. Duncaii was ratified. TU» came up th.it ea-apert attention at the time, NEWS which is down syndicate has created a deal of argument pro and con. This is PACIFIC COAST end of the season. What do you think of it, price was not named. how it happened: Fit/herald waa on third and O'l^iuy It berins to look s If the Portland Coast champs Mr. Editor? at bat when a ball caromed oft catcher Yantz's mitt will train at T-.usoii AT!/... next March. and went (it the grandstand. Ivratise covered ihe Herliert Hester, late of the defunct Union Associa­ NEW YORK LEAGUE NOTES plate, but O'l^eao1 was In the line of the throw and tion, lias signed with tti* new Salt Lake Club. Thf "North American" "Not Guilty*" him on tho l«u*k of tho head. FltztcpraUl tho ball hit Walter Boles, the Angel catcher, lias received an PHILADELPHIA. Pa.. December 27. Editor of A deal i* pending between Manager WlcJ Conroy, of srorlng, Novr wliat is tlie doclsinn? Captain Rodgers He "Sporting IJfe." lu "Spoiling Life" of December 26. the champion Eilmira team, and Manager Bill Cough- .Umpire Billy Phyle ruled offer to bei-ome a regular motion picture actor. claimed interference, while has been toting a camera. Mr. John B. Faster, secretary of the New York Giants, lin, of the Scrantrn team, whereby Scrim ton will get that tha run grored. His contention was that O'Leary comments enver Club for The artirle in question asserts that President Hemp- into the line of play. Pliyle argues tlut O'l^eary did Bartxxir. No action has l>een taken aa yet in the mat­ The franchise of the Sy a raise Rase Ball Hub Is to stead and Secretary Foster were in .New Haven. Conn,. he sold at pul>lt<" sale tin January 11. order to this not know where the !>all went and that he stood where ter. for tho purpose of leasing the Yale liowl for the next he belougetl. President Baum at first thought that effect being granted on I*ecem.ber 29 by Referee Stone Here 1s bow the colle^lon of nicknames for the World's Spiles. The "North Amcrloau" does not as­ at tho first meeting of the creditors of tho bankrupt the umpire wa,-- wrong aJid that there, was interference, Coast League clubs will line up next year, according sume that no team, other than the Giants is com­ but after thinking it over ho decided that the de- ball team. This leaves an opening in the Syra;.'us« tn the present outlook: Angels. Tigers. Beavers, Mor­ petent to win a pennant in the Nation aJ Ijp-ague. As base Ifcill situation, and is believed to mean that tha ri8ion was right and one of tbe first of its kind he mons, Seals, and Oaks. u matter of fact, tho article never appeared In the had etcr heard of. Jersey City International team will be transferred to Manager Christian, of Oakland has traded Hans "N'orth American," An unintentional and harmless that, city. Mitzfi anrl (Jus Hetlins to Venice for Rowdy El!tott mistake was made hy "Sporting Life" In crediting the WILL NOT RESPECT COAST CONTRACTS and LdU* Utachi': and has al«r> traded inflelder llpj paragraph Ur us. We were "queried" oil this yarn by LOS ANftKLKS. Cal.. January 2. "The Fee'eral Murphy to New Or loan 9 for inflelder Lhidsay1. a Ros-ton News bureau, but didn't fall for an obvious con­ fake. With best i>ersonal regards for you and your league will not respect Pacific Coast League Berry expects to obtain a niimher of player^ tracts." This was tho bombshell that George Stovall. Henry staff and trusting that "Sporting Life" will enjoy a iirto ttie from the Cleveland American Iweaguo and American prosperous New Year. I am, cordially. manager or the Kansas City I-'edJ, tossed while In the East. He wants tn camp ft Organized Ball. "If I want » man, I Mil Af'Wriation dubs JAS. ('. ISAMINGEB, ]>eague bolster up tho Seals so as to give them a pennant go after him, whether lie has signed a CoaM. coming season. contract or not." Stovall continued, "Organized Ball this has no comeback. If I decide that I want a man. The Venice Tigers report that base ball conditions Five Outs Six Innings Suggested and can get him. I will go ahead. Organized Ball in Honolulu are not just what they should be. While NEW KOCHELLE, N. Y.. December 2!>. 19L4. Edi­ can do but ona thing under such circumstances. It the natives are «fithu-«ia.stic fans the promoters are tor "Sporting Life." Dear Sir: I suppose there is can get out an Injunction and if Uie court grants it, BciuabbUng among themselves and threaten to ruin the almost no phase of baeo ball which has not had much the cJub can keep the players from playing in the State future of the game. discussion, but I have never heard my acquaintances FINE TABLES-Carom,Combinatioa In which the injunction was granted. Inasmuch as Charley Fanning and Walter Fanning and Walter talk about one thing which, it seems to me, would be the FWeraJ League dill's do not play in the State of Schmlrit, star player* on last year's San Francisco a good thing for the game, nor have I ever seen it and Pocket Billiard Tables California, this would hurt us a lot. wouldn't it? base t>all team, liave signed contracts to play next year mentioned In the papers that I hare chanced to read, Orders from all parts of the World promptly I'm the only Federal Leaguer active out here and I with the Seals. This announcement was made by that is, the having of, say, live outs in an Inning. It attended to, don't care what they ray about me." Here Is what Henry Berry, the big mogul of tho local club. Beiry seems to mo that Hires are tori few. How often does it means. No club in the Pacific Coast League is nxs highly pleased over securing the ilar battery of It happen that a good inning is broken up by the weak John Creahan, Green's Hotel, Philadelphia, Pa. Mft or nUl be safe; IT Uw Fcderalj can induce a eud of the batting order coming along without aiwgh Over 1.000,000 M«Ue Subdiwii Sold, JANUARY 9, 1915 SPORTING LIFE 17

owing to tlie retirement of Momtng&tar \p consequence perior to that of a like number of professionals In of the illnws uf his wife. On the other hanU. It was tournament at the same style of game. a mistake not to have admitted Cat ton at the outset, but It was probably unavoidable. Yamada is un­ The parties who are now most anxious to secure doubtedly one of the best players in this country at this amateur tournament are the Cnion lj«HfUe. of American Association present. Kor a nitre neophyte to have so slaughtered Philadelphia, and the SportsnaJi's Club, of Chicago. him may nut result In Hari Rari, but it Is certain While personally 1 should like to see the toamamaat that the Jap will later on be revenged on some one. take place In this city, the fact should not be over­ looked or forgotten that there are other cities in this '-'tlie roiulusion tliat the match would not be a paling country whirh should lie entitled to quite a* much LATEST REVIEW OF AFFAIRS investment financially, or that It would not be likely Several of tlie billiard rooms in the business section consideration as New York and Philadelphia. There Is tu attract a large attendance, and In view of the fact of this city were closed on Christmas day. It may no douU whatever that there is no other club In this also taut Mr. Sloaaon uiijln not win. it would be seem like -w anomaly to say that years agi> holidays country which has such facilities for holding a tourna­ IN CHIVINGTON'S LEAGUE more than probable tlut Hopt*> would lose on the ex­ were. us ;i rule, tho most profitable in such room.*, ment a.t tlie rnlon league. The amphitheatre of Uw periment in consequence of luvinf to pay all the ex­ while, on tlie other hand, dining the past 10/or 15 Union League will accommodate over 1UOO spectator*. pense, the youtliful. but very prudent. HoPIte named years the holiday trade In public rooms lias greatly While it is very much to be doubted if any other club Minneapolis ivbere the game should take place, as he deteriorated from Uie average busings of other days. would spend half as much In making the tournament The Situation at St. Paul Still Un­ Uad a right to do as bolder of Uie nnblfra. one of the social events of the season as the I^eagud According to cablegrams from Europe it is more would. At the same time if this vtoar is tu be taken, Mr. Slosson refuses to go to Minneapolis for numer­ than probable that tlie next boom in prices will be in of it, why not have the tournament held their every settled No Change to Be Made ous reasons, climatic conditions being among them, rubber goods, wliirh. I think, have already greatly year and eliminate all other cities, simply because together with having to neglect his business for about advanced in price during the past 10 years. For­ they have not the same facilities as the Union League? .in the Status of the Cleveland two weeks, while his personal expenses would probably tunately roomkeepers are not otollfed to change tho l» d<« on to J2.W. Mr. .slacam also calls attention cushions in; their tables frequently, while many of A year ago tlie league made strenuous efforts to to the fact that he is no linger cither robust or young. the alleged njomkeeperx uf today would probably get have the tournament take place In this city, and in Cub Despite Somers' Troubles. The fact of the matter H that the market is 'rather along quite as well if tHere were n<» cushion-* on their that fine club house, but the committee in charge of surfeited with professional billiards, at the present clay, tables. the tournament wisely decided that even New York and has been for some moutlis past, as the prudent was entitled to some consideration, and as such de­ BY HARVEY T. WOODRUFF Hoppe may have learned In his fugacious tours around It is now rumored that William Hoppe expects to cided in fiivor of that city. The committee now In tho country. make an exMbitlou tour of the world, which may last charge of the same affairs should be no le&i Just than CHICAGO, 'ills., January 4. Statements for several yeais. a year ago, and decide" In fnvor of Chicago, simply attributed to the syndicate which holds an op­ "Why Hoppe named Minneapolis Is beyond my dls- owing to the fact that Cliicago, and not Philadelphia, tion on the St. Paul American Association cfmmcnt. Having i-onseuted to a, postponMnent he We foresee a consldci able falling-off in Senator is entitled to this yAr's tournament. Fair play Is a * Club brings out a point which ju'ked, I eipetted him to leoipnx-ate tuid accept nxy I^Odffo's vote If he rumi fix- rc-clectlon. He not only Jewel, even If Philadelphia lias tho greatest club in is generally misunderstood by .suifirestton that he p)ay at the Kite' club. I did not did not know until the other day who Connie Mack this country for such tournaments to take place in. base ball players and causes Insist on the Klk.s' Hub; I only suggested 1L That is. but he made tile tactical blunder of admitting it. frequent cases to go before he could have taken umbrage at that suggestion is Manchester "Union." It is expected Chicago will have three new players iiu-redible. Ho knows that a ganw between us will to enter the tournament. They are Wilson Henderson, the National Board of Arbi­ dr»w better in New York than elsewhere, and inas- It Is not at all probable that many of the newspaper August Bloese and Robert Ford. The tournament will tration. This was the inter­ much as the winner will be entitled to all proceeds, men of (his city today can recall or even knew Al­ probably have 11 experts. The others are Joseph view in which the opinion was by winning he can lealize more than he can else­ bert O. GieeiKS who recently died here. In this cold­ Slayer, of Philadelphia: Edward Gardner, of Mont- expressed that Manager Billy where. In Tlew of UiaL fart aJeaie his attitude is blooded age o; commercialism a man is in great luck clair. X. J.: J. F. Poggenburg. of New York; Morrta Friel is a free agent because astonishing. I hare heard that he and Inman will If he knows hlnwelf. Kor probably more than a Brown, of Brooklyn: Doctor Uffenheimer, of Philadel­ his salary is in arrears. Such give exhibitions in Minneapolis a^ul St. Paul the first qua rter of a century past Mr. Grc«ne was associated phia; Cluirles HedOen, of Dowagiax?, Midi.; Eugene is not the case- The cew pur­ or second week in January. Perhaps he wishes to with Uie I'enn Mutual Ufe Insurance Company. He Mllhum. of Memphis, and J. Owe ilorton. of Phila­ chasers of the St. Paul Club bring me out ihere to promote interest in thote ex­ was fl son of the late Enoch \V. C. (ireene. editor and delphia, must pay the arrears to Friel hibitions. I will not go." Ueorge F. Slosson. proprietor of tho "Sunday Trangcript" at tlie time and assume his contract, which when this city had the "Sunday Mercury," Uie "Sun­ It Is more than evident that professionally, and has another year to run, un­ A few months ago. when the French expert, FirmJn day Dispatch," the "Transcript" and later on Tag- seml-profi-asionally. at least, there will be an abund­ X. Chivington Casslgnol, came to this country, there was a huge gart's "Sunday Times." That era was before the ance of billiard playing during the present season. less Friel is released. If the flourish of tmmpets as to Ids challenging Hoppe daily pajjj-is published Sunday editions. After they If this is any Indication, as It should be, the public St. Paul Club could not now, or at any future | for the championship of the world. It looked indeed cteiiilt-d to tlo f*o they practically put the oUier Sunday rooms of this country should reap a financial harvest, time, pay the Friel arrears, the league- would at the linte as if Mr. Oassigiiol could not live so papers out of business. After the death of his father The amateur tournament, which is an absolute cer­ become liable aud Friel would become an as­ great was hU desire to challenge ;mil play Hoppe. ths "TranK.i'ii^." was published for some years by tainty, will take place, and between tho largest num­ set of the league and would remain so until Yet. as a matter of fact. Mr. Ctsttignol Is sUll living! the son. who in time became associated with the Penn ber »f leading amaieurs of this country, who practi­ the obligation was satisfied by the St. Paul but. remarkable a* it may sewn, it was Slossmi and not >runial Ufe Insurance Company, where he was at the cally rank on a par with our professional masters, and Club. The only way in which Friel could. Cassignol. who challenged HoppL-! The truth of the time of his death. will In all probability play much better billiards* than become a free agent would be for the St. Paul matter is tluu Btet Hart's "Heathen Chinese" had a the professionals are now doing in their osdllatitiS Club to default and for the league to "'bust" halo uf sanctity about Ills head, compared to the press Ten years ago if some r>f the Chestnut street rooms tours through the country, or with perhaps son» few financially. While a free agent, Friel even agent of today. had closed at night during Uie month of July the exceptions. As I write Uw location of the amateur news would liave been both startling and almost' in­ tournament has not been decided. then would have a claim for his salary, based I regret to hear th*i my old friend, Frank Borie. credible. Yet during Christ mas week such was the upon the preservation of editor of the New York "Clipper" bas been seriously fact, which in a 'measure will account for the creation A tournament at three-cushion Wlllards Is to take THE ST. PAUL TERRITORY. of four "billiard leagues" here during the past few place In New York. There are to be eight players, weeks. five of whom have already entered. The other three That is, any league or club seeking to operate A Canulen. N. J.. roonikecper was reoeoUv arrested are to come from San Francisco, Chicago and New in St. Paul could not obtain protection in f hat and held under $500 bail for permitting boys to play There seems to be considerable rivalry Just now as York. Tills tournament, which is announced to take territory until the claim is satisfied. This pool In his place. to where the tournament for the National Association place e&rly in February, will be managed by Mr. set of conditions naturally is for the protec­ of Amateur Billiard Players shall take place duriuz John Doyle, of New York, tion of the ball player. If it were otherwise, On December 19. at Hannibal, Mo.. Marcus Cfctton the present season, which event Is set for February what would prevent an unscrupulous owner defeated Ja.ob ScUaefer. 300 to Wl. Tt* game was 22. Of late 'years these amateur tournaments have The regular torn- of the proctorial league of ex­ from getting in arrears to a player for whom played in 33 innings. High runs Catton, 56' Scbae- ciealed vastly! more public interest than tournaments perts was to resume about the fifth inst., and will he had no further use and who was not sal­ fe», 51. between the professional, experts of this country, for probably continue until the first of Way at least. It able, and then allowing the player to become more reason than one which are more than weJL Is te be regretted, in my ojiinlcin, that more than a free agent by withholding salary. The It may seem incredible, but U is none the IMS true, known to Uie public. The amateurs are not under one of these events should taJte place simultaneously, that young Marcus Cattbn has "defeated Kojl Ya- contract, while they play practically a* well as the if only to give the piiWic press an opportunity of de­ player would be out, while the club owner mada four games out of six which they played in professionals of 1 his country with perhaps two or voting more time and spare to the wrtc of tbe er- would lose practically nothing for his release. tho league series up to December 23. It was an acci­ three exceptions. Collectively, It Is almost safe to aay perts, which, of cwirse, will be ImpoaibU wluc a£ Protection of the players' salary rights is one dent that young Cation appeared In the league series, that the general playing of UK amateurs will be au- are practically plajlcg at tbe same time. of the fundamentals of Organized Ball and indeed, one of the best things about what some persons regard as au inequitable, but necessary, condition. SITUATION AT CLEVELAND President Chiving ton, of the American As­ sociation, is emphatic in his statement thut there will be no change in the Cleveland Club, as reported in newspaper dispatches from Cleveland, stating that Charles W. Somers would dispose of his base ball holdings with the exception of the Cleveland Naps, as a re­ sult of the general financial distress which caused Somers to place his business affairs in Winter Base Ball the friendly hands of a bankers' committee. Somers' action caused no surprise in inner base ball circles. He had several immense Every month in the year is crowded projects under way when vhe European War broke out. His assets were more thim three with the activities of base ball, but the to one for his liabilities, according to well- informed financiers in Cleveland. He pre­ viously had expressed a wish that the bankers Winter Months are Emphatically the Months qf Creative TAKE JUST SUCH ACTION as recently announced. Tho reason naturally Interest. Winter is the Season of Statecraft is that on deals which had not been definitely clinched there was a hesitation to let go of when the individual forces assemble, deliberate and produce the plans, purposes, ready cash. As the writer understands it, policies, rule revisions, team rebuildiug, contract signing and the groundwork there was no question of over-expansion, ex­ from which emanates all the vitality there is in base ball. cept as every man engaged in big business requires a certain amount of credit, and cer­ tainly nothing savoring of reckless specula­ Winter is the Period for Education in all the Real Funda­ tion, but rather that some of Mr. Seiners' associates could not see their way clear to complete promptly the deals upon which he mentals of America's Great National Game had in part relied. The Cleveland American and it is then that the lovers of the sport sit by their firesides studying and Association Club, according to President Chiv- keeping in touch with the great preparations that are being made for the nezt ington. broke about even on the season. The that. Naps were reported to be heavy losers, but Summer season. These W1NTE21 ACTIVITIES make it a trite saying that was to be expected, considering their off year and their position in the pennant race. be no Summer if there were not a Winter in Somers is highly regarded as a good sportsman There would among base ball men generally and they will be glad to know that he has so arranged his ! Base Ball. "Sporting Life's" Unique Position in Journalism affairs that he will not be obliged to sacrifice makes it possible for you to review in leisure movntnts erfch week, the WHOLE any Of his many big enterprises. field of the 40 or more leagues, .'iOO or more clubs and 5000 or more players in NEWS NOTES ORGAyiZKD BASK BALL, and of the 3000 or more gun dobs that are under While the Cleveland N&ps irill go to San Antonio } the auspices of the INTERSTATE ASSOCIATION FOR TJIK KNCOUR- to train, It Is reported the Cleveland Association team will journey to Thunuuville. (lu. Hr. Soiwr* seems I .AQEUKXT OF TRAP SIIOOTIXG. And, SPOBTIXO Lira's editorials on the to get his teams a* far awaj from each other aa more important affairs of the base ball and trap shooting world are Especially positWe. Illuminating. Manager Jack Hendrickf, of the Indianapolis A. A. team, may be a candidate for manager of the New Yorks, but he ii not letting It interfere with his pra«it Job. He saya he Ls planning another arrive campaign against the Indianapolis Fed*, champions of a Week $2,00 a Year their league, and ha* made deals by which Are major league players will be turned o?er to hi* club. All News Stands (52 Times) By Mail BILLIARD NEWS BY JOHN CIIEAJIAN Sport is the Vim, Vigor and Vitality of Lift! A. Pa., January 4. There will be SPORTSMEN produce it, and "SPORTING LIFE" boosts it twin brothers. at. least surprise, if not rczrel. that the contest for the championship at 18.2 balk line between Grorge Slo­ BROTHER} gan and Wi ill a ni Hoppe Uas fallen through. Slo&soo's HAVb YOU EVER BOOSTED SPORTINQ LIFE"? challenge for the emblem was one of the surprises of We will, gladly send sample copy to any of your friends. Git* us tkeir the leuon, probaMy much laore *> than tlie fact Lhat na-ne and add . tell them to write to us tor a ample eo»j. They tbjtf art not to play. Bill'ardlstical'.y speaking, we Sportsman 1 ought to be our fri ids. too. "Go to it," brother booater. are living in rather a loysterkKis w»rld. sin-rounded on all tldee with au element of nommerdaiism. It. was th* original Intention preianmMy mat the game should take place In New York. Owing to pnVesloaal on- ca0BimU, Hoppe reouestcd a liter date. This Mr. CO., PHILA., PA. Blttson, cor^xsdod. but suggested where the came should SPORTING LIFE PUBLISHING t» played la New TortL ThJtf ooocecion on Sloeson's P4«t five flopve time to do cone to 18 SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 9, 1915 Official Directory of Professional Base Ball Leagues GIVING FOE READY BEFEKENCE ALL LEAGUES, CLUBS, AND MANAGERS, UNDER THE NATIONAL AGREEMENT, WITH CLASSIFICATION

SOUTHERN LEAGUE THE EASTERN ASSOCIATION SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE. THE NATIONAL BASE BALL COMMISSION (CLASS A.) (CLASS B.) (CLASS C.) President W. M. KAVANAUGH, CHEATED BY THE NATIONAL, AGREEMENT FOR THE GOVERNMENT OP President-Secretary -Treasurer President N. P. CORISH. PROFESSIONAL BASS BALL. Memtwi: - August Hermann, Chairman. Wlggin« Little Rod:, Ark. Savannas. Ga. Block. Ctnciuatl, O.; Ban B. Johnson. IRUINGUAM CLUB. Blrmln'm, A)i. Cbntu, James H. Clarfcin. President; CHARLESTON, S. C.. W. H. Walsh, " R. H. Baugh, President. Darnel O'Nelll. Manager. WATER- President: Edward L. Reagan. Manager. NAtlONAL LEAGUE AMERICAN LEAGUE BURY, Conn.. Sam Kennedy. President: COLUMBIA, S. C.. Ji. T. Sumuicrsett, President JOHN K. TENER. Carlton Molenworth. Manager. President BAN B. JOHNSON. MOBILE CLUB. Mobile. Ala. Lee Fonl. Manager. BRIDGEPORT. President; Connie Lewis, Manager. Secretary JOHN A. HEYDLEH. Conn.. John H. Freeman. President; COLUMBUS, Ga.. Geo. S. HamLurser. - Metropolitan Tower. New York City. Secretary W. HAftBIDGB. ai A. L. Staples. President. Charles Scluuidt. Manager. Jacob koultes. Manager. NEW LONDON, President; James C. Fox. Manager. JACK­ Umpires R. Emalle. W. Idem. Harry 1512 Flaber Building Chlcaio. Illl. Conn.. Charles S. Starr. President; Eu­ Jotmiou, A. OrUi. C. lUglef, W. 3. Guth- XJEW oltLEANS CLUB, N. Orleans, La, SONVILLE. Fla . A. W. Barrs. Presi­ Umpires Frank O'Loughliu. Thos. H. A^ A. J. Helneman. President. gene McCann. Manager. SPRINGFIELD, dent; Kd Crowder. Manager. MACON. rto. W. Byron. Mal Bason. E. C. Quiiley, Concollj, G. midebrand, W. G. KVIM, Mass.. William E. Carey. President; Ga., W. K. Young. President: Geo. Stln- Wffi. Hut, W. Lincoln. John Dobbs. Manager. W. H. Dlueen, Jolu Sheridan. E. Etta. TLANTA CLUB. Atlanta. Ga. Simon A. McDonald. Manager. flTTS- 9011. Manager. SAVANNAH, Ga., Giro. As mey tlnlahed In 1914: O. Chill. FIELD, Mass., J A. Zeller. President F. Armstrong, President; Perry H. Llpe, ROSTON CLUB. Boston. Mass. A F. E. CaJlawar. Preside-it, Ai (her Bulged la 1914: W. A. (Billy) Smith. Maj»:{«. and Manager. NEW BRITAIN, Conn., Manager. Umpires R. E. Pender, Ed ** James E. OaAney. Prerfdent-Trea»'r. NASHVILLE CLUB, Nastniiie. Term. William Sclnskl. President; P. Lauzon. August Moral). Jack Yltter, C. M. Ooodnow. Vlce-Prolldei*. HILADELPHIA CLUB. Phlla.. Pa. Manager. Salary limit. S2000. Umpires Ortli S. ColllUB. salary limit, JHOO. Frederick R. Killeta, ASM. Treasurer. P Eeojamln F. SUbe. PivldMit. 11 Clyde Shropshire. President. George Barnett, Louisville. Ky.: Marty ^ Herman Nlcfcersun. Secretary. John Shit*. SccreUlT. W. C. Schwartz. Manager. J. Phalen, Troy, N. Y.; P. Chrlsbaai. George T. Stallinzs. Manager. Connie Mack. Mananr. fHATTANOOCA CLL'B, Chatt'a, Iran. Syracuse, N. Y.. and M. J. McLaughllu, EW YORK CLUB, New York. N. T. v O. tt Andrews. President. Wiycrois. Ga. VIRGINIA LEAGUE N H. N. Henipsutd, President. OSTON CLUB, Boston. Mam. Harry McCormlck. Manager. (CLASS C.) B Joseph J. Lannln. President. MEMPHIS CI.UB. Memphis. Tain. C. J. Sullltan. Vice-President CENTRAL LEAGUE President J. 0. BOATWRIGHT, N. Asbley Lloyd, Treasurer. Edwin L. Bile;. Secretary. " a. Ruwell A. Gardner. President. Danville. Va. John B. Foeur, Secretary. William Carrlgan, Manager. Briscoe Lord. Manager. (CLASS B.) ITTLE ROCK CLUB. L. Rock. Ark. President IX)UIS HKILBRONER. CLUB MEMBERS RICHMOND, W. John J. MeUraw. Manager. ASHINGTON CLUB. Wash., D. C. B. Bradley. Secretary; Raymond Ry.m, T. LOTJIS CI.UB. 81. Louie. Mo. W Benjamin S. Minor. President L Bofcert W. Alien, President 324 ShoarT BUIg.. Fort \Vayne. Ind. and Manager. CLUB MEMUKK5 GRAND RAPIDS, Manager. NEWPORT NEWS, John B. S Scliuyler P. Briluxi, President. Edward J. Walrt, Vlra-PregideoL Locke. Secretary: Carl Carnes. Man­ lit*. H. B. R. Brltton, Vtce-Fren Clark Griffith, Manater. MIch., W. J. Esslck, President: James Herman Seekatnp, Treasurer. WESTERN LEAGUE Jones. Manager. FORT WAYNE, ager. PORTSMOUTH, Frank D. Law­ W. G. Schofleld, Secretary. ETOOW CLUB. Detre.it. MIch. (CLASS A.) Ind.. Claude H. Vaniell. PreMdent: Harry rence, Secretary; H. Mcllveen. Mana­ Miller Hugfina. Alanflger. D Fraak J. NaTin. Prt«id«nt. President NOKIIIS O'NETLL. Martin. Manager. DAYTON, O., J. Elmer ger. NORFOLK. Dr. J. H. library. Presi­ HICAGO CLUB. Chicago, Ills. Cliarlea F. Navln. Secretary. Shields Ave. and 35th St.. Chicago. Ills. Redell, President; Jolm Nee. Manager. dent; M. McMahon, MaJiager. PETERS. C Diaries H. Thomas, President L. E. McCirU-. Bus Manacir. Umpires McCafferty. Haskell, Guton, TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Webb Beggs. BURG, B. T. Wilson, Secretary: Henry Charles 8ehmall*lg. Secretary. Hugh Jenulugs, Manager. ftockdale. Parent. Morrlson. President: I^iry (Julnlan. Manager. Buwh. Manager. ROANOKE. K. D. Boger Breenaliau, Manager. (Salary limit. J3200.) EVAN8VILLE, Ind., Harry Stahlhefer. Helns, Secretary; W. Welener, Manager. ROOKLYN CLt;B. Brooklyn, N. T. T. LOUIS CLUB, St. Louis. Mo. IOUX CITY CLUB. Sioul aty. Is, President; C. E. ("Punch") . Knoll, Salary limit. $1400. Umpliee J. J. Kelly. B Caailes H. El>b«.<<. President. S Hubert L. Eedtes. President. S B. J. Hanloii, President. Manager. Salary limit. $2000. Umpires Fiani Norcum. Wm. Clark, Barrf Xoue. Edward J. McKeever. VIce-PrM. James Mason, Secretary. Josh Clarke. Manager. Win. Bierhalter, Harry C. Gelsel. F. R. S. W. McKeefer. Treasurer. Branch Rlckey. Manager. D ENVER CLUB. Denver, Cola Goehler. Charles H. Ebbeta. Jr., Secretary. EW TORK a.UB, New TorX. N. J. Jamra C. McGlll. President. OHIO STATE LEAGUE Wllbert Itoblnsen, Manager. N Jacob C. Kuppert, President. John Coffey, Manager. NORTHWESTERN LEAGUE (CIJISS D.) HILADELPHIA CLUB. Phlla,. Pa. T JOSEI-H CLUB. St. Joseph. Uo. T. H. Huston. Secretary. S John Holland. PreMdent (CLASS B.) President ROBERT W. READ, P Win. F. Baker, President. , Business Manager. Columbus. O. D. C. Snyder. Treasurer. William A. DMiorau, Manager. and Manager, Prwldent ROBERT L. BLEW1TT. Sam L. Clements. Secretary. ES MOINKS CLUB, DM Molnet. It, Seattle. Wash. CLUB MEMBERS PORTSMOUTH, 0., William J. Shetullne, Bus. Mrr. PHICAGO CLUB, Chicago. Ills. D Frank laoell. President CLUB MEMBERS VANCOUVER, W. N. Gableman. Pieslilcnt; P. Child", Patrick J. Monn, Manwer. ^ Charles A. Comlskey. Prealdwt and Manager Can.. Robert P. Brown, President: H. G. Manager. CHILLICOTHE. O.. S. B. pITTSBUnoH CIX'B. Pittsburgh, P«. Cliarlea A. Fredericks, Sertetary. T INCOtiN CLUB. Lincoln, Nell Schamweber. Manager. EVERETT, Wash. Siberell. President: A. Newnharo. Man­ * Barney Dreyfuw. President. Harry Grabtner. AssL Secretary. ^ Hugh L. Jon«. President. John S. Barnes. President; Charlea Stls. ager. LEXINGTON, Ky.. C. F. Brower. John H. Dally. Secretary. Clarence H. Rowland, Manager. Mathew Mclntyre. Manager. Manager. SEATTLE. Wash.. D. K. President :H. Guyn. Manager. CHARLES. Frederick Clarke. Manager. PLEVKLAND CLUB. Cleveland, o. MAHA CLUB. Omaha, Neb. Dugdalf. President; Frajik Raymond. TON, W. Va.. It. R. Pennywitt. pINCINXATl CLUB, nnclnnltt, O. ^ Charlea \V. Somers. President. O Win. A. Rourke. President Manager. VICTORIA, Can.. Josh.ua King- President: Biddy Beers, Manager. *-* August Hen-mann. President, R. S. Barnard. Vice-Prertdent ami Manager. ham. President: Martin Nye. Manager. Salary limit. $1200. Umpires W. C. tV»nk C. Bancroft. Secretary. W. R. Blackwood, Secretary. OPEKA CLUB. Topeka. Kin. TACOMA, Wash., J. J. McGinnlty. Kulm, William Varley, Charles Schaffer Charles L. Herzog, Manager. Joseph Birmingham, Manager. T A. M. Catlin, Prealdent. Preaident: Rliss Hall. Manager. SPO- and M. Jacob. Manager. KANE, Wash., F. C. Farr. President; ICHITA CLUB. Wlchlta. Kan. Manager. Salary limit, $2500. ROSTER Of THE INDEPENDENT MAJOR LEAGUE W Dan K. Itrwe. President. Umpires R. Toman, P. Casey, Gegrge MICHIGAN STATE LEAGUE THE FEDERAL LEAGUE DUFFALO CLUB. Buffalo. X Y. Josepli O'Rourke, Manager. Wheeler, T. J. Shuster. (CLASS D.) President-JAMES A. GILMORS. ** William E. Rubertson. Preaident. Walter P. Mullen. Vice-president. PACIFIC COAST LBABUE THE I. I. I. LEAGUE President-Sec retary-Treasurer 10 South U Salle St.. Chicago. 111*. E W. DICKERSON. Oliver J. Cabana. Jr.. Treasurer. (CI^SS AA.) (CLASS B.) Secretary MXIYD RICKART, Owen B. Auspcrircr. Secretary. President AI .LAN T. RAUM. Sporting Editor, "Press." Grand Rapids, Chicago. Ilia. Lawrence A. Schlafly. Manager. 370 Valencia St.. San Francisco Cal. President A. R. TE.VRNEY, Mich. Umpire* W. Brerfan. chief; Barry ROOKLYN' CLUK.Biooklvii. N. Y. CLUU MEMBERS PORTLAND, Ore.. Chicago. Ills. CLUB MEMBERS TRAVERSE CITY, McConnlc*. F. \Veifet »«lt. James John- B R. B. Ward, President. Hon. VV. W. McOredle. President: W II. CLUB MEMBEIIS-PEORIAX Ills.. C. W. W. Parr. President; Carl Wenger. tone. Harry Howell, M. Flnnoran, W. George S. Ward. Vlre-Pre^dfnt McCrodle. Manager. SALT LAKE CITY, S. Jones. President: <• . . Manager. BELDING, . , Fyfe, O. Andersun, W. Shannon. Walter S. Ward, Sco.-Trtaa. T'taii. President: (*liff Manager. MOLINE, lib. J. if. Boyle, President; , Manager. CA. As they finished In li'14 Richard T. Carroll. Buslnesa Mgr. Blaiikenshlp. Manager. VENICE. Cal.. President; George Hughes, Maiu-gcr. OILLAC, Dr. C. S. Moore. President; TNDIANAPOLI9 CLUB. Indian's. Ind. Lee Magce. Manager. Ed II. Maler. President; Wm. Hogan. QUINCY. Ills.. G. M. Uruan, President; Jay Parker. Manager. LUDINGTON, * I. Edwin Kraus*. President ANSAS CITY CLUU. Kansas City. Ma Manager. SAN FRANCISCO, Cal.. Henry Nick Kahl. Manager. DECATUR. Ills.. James B. Smith. President: R. Urogan, John A. George. Treasurer. K C. C. M»dl»n. President Berry. President: Geonje F. Howard. Wilson Bering. President: George Reed, Manager. MUSKEGON. C. W. Marsh, William H. Watklns, Secretary. W. A. Knotu. Treiwnr. Manager. LOS ANGELES, Cal.. T. Dar- Manager. BLOOMINGTON, Ills., W. H. President: "Sandy" Murray. Manager. William Phllllpe, Manager. « Secretary. mody. President: F. E. Dlllon, Manager. Hunter. President; Pi-:er Lister. Man­ BOYNE CITY. C. E. Chase. President: George Siovnll. Manager. OAKLAND, Cal.. Frank W. Leavltt. ager. DAVENPORT, la.. Richard Lane. Grover Gillen. Manager. Salary Ifralt, (CHICAGO CLUB, Chicago. Ills. ITTSBURGH CLUB. Pittsburgh, Pi, President: T. Christian. Manager. Sal­ President: Dan O'Leary. Manager. DU- $900 a month, exclusive of manager Um­ ^-> Charles W. Weeghmau. President. P Edwin R. Gwlnner, President. ary limit. »3000. Umpires E. Flnncy. BUOUE, la.. Fm-eot Plc-9. President, pires F. Rossbach, O. Shaefer. Salary William Walker. Vlce-Pres.-T1»ai. William A. Kerr, Vice-Preslclent. J. McCarthy. R. Held. W. Phyle, G. Hays, and Manager. SPRINGFIELD, Ills.. K. limit. $1200. Charles G. Williams. Business M(r. William McCullough. Secretary. W. Guthrie. H. Buckley. President: H. Wakafleld, Joseph B. Tinker, Manager. Ennls T. Oakes, Mansger, Manager. Salary limit. $2000. ALTIMORE CLUB. Baltimore. Md. T. LOUIS rl.L'B. St. Louis. Mo. NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE ATLANTIC LEAGUE B Carroll W. Basin, President S Edward W. Stelnlnger. President (CLASS B.) CANADIAN LEAGUE (CLASS D.) i. S. Wilson. Jr.. Treasurer. Henry Laumeler. Treasurer. President J. H. FARRKLL, (CLASS B.) President ROSSLYN M. COX. Harry Goldman, Secretary. A. Bader. Secretary. Auburn. N. Y. 9*. Otto Knabe, Manager. Fielder A. Junes. Manager. Pre«.-Sec.-Treas.-J. P. FITZGERALD, Mlddletown, N. Y. CLUB MEMBERS BINGHAMTON. Telegram Bldg.. Tornnto. Canada. Secretary JOHN P. DOYLE. N. Y.. George F. Johnson. President: CLUB MEMBERS TORONTO. James Asbury Park. N. J. John S. Cnlhoun. Manager. WILKES. Nnrris. President; Geo:ne Lee, Manager. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL LEAGUES BARRE, Pa.. Peter Xoonan. President' CLUB MEMBF.RS LONG BRANCH, President MICHAEL H. S1XTON. Rock Island. Ills Secretary .1 H FAR HAMILTON. Arthur L. Oarthwaite. N. J., Dr. Carlos Henriiiuez. President; RELL. Boi 2H. Aubuni. N. Y. BOARD OF ARBITRATION: A T. Baum' T H. Joseph McCarty. Manager. TROY. N. Y President; John J. White. Manager. Xeph Maglll. President: James E Tarn- LONDON. Samuel Stevely. President; "Dick" Hcnriquez, Manager. PERTH AM- Uurnine. W. M. Ka?anaugli. James H. O'Rourke. Chas. F. Moll. M E 'juaustlce. BOY. N. J.. Max Olblan. President; H. "rank B, Caimoo. Morris O'Nelll. S. O. Barrow, T. M. CnlTlngton. sett, Manager. UTICA, N. Y.. Harry Dr. Fri.nk C. Relsling. Manager. A'. Itoliert). President: Michael J BRANTFORD, Thomas J. Nelson. Presi­ Ramsey, Manager. PATERSON, N. J.. Dlclc O'Nell. Manager. ALBANY, N. Y.', Cogan. President and Manager; BLOOM- LEAGUE dent: Georno W. De-'ieau. Manager. INTERNATIONAL AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Char'.M Winchester, President: Edwar<| ERIE, Pa., (ieorse H. O'Ni-ill. President; FIELD, N. J.. Samuel -laeger. Preaident (CLASS AA.) (CLASS AA.) Phelpj.. Manager. SYRACUSE, N. Y.. ami Manager. DANBURY, Conn.. Ernest President EDWARD G. BARROW. President T. M. CHIVINGTON. Frank Oygll. Manager. ST. THOMAS, Lnndgraf, President: Tliomas Gulheen. 920 St. James Bldg.. New York. - Cjwrflea F. Connors. President; Fred Charles O. Stanley. President: Garnet HH Ftiher Bldg.. Chicago. Ills. Payne. Manager: Mike J. Kellj, Secre­ Craven, Manager. OTTAWA. Malcolm T. Manager. MIDDLETOWN, N. Y., Nat Umpires W. B. Carpenter. W. F. Fin- Umplrea-J. B. Johnstone. James A. D. Mills, President; John J. Lawlor reran, John Mullen. William Halllgan. tary. ELMIRA, N. Y.. Lee Breese. Brice. President! Frank J. Sliauglinessy. Murray, Fred Westcrvelt. Joseph O'Brlen President: William Conroy. Msnager H. Manager. POUGHKEEPSIE. N. Y.| Hugh Borty, Peter Harrlion. Richard C. E. Irwln. p. R. Conoollj, George H. Manager. PETERBORO, William John K. Sague. President; William Me- Nallln. Robert Hart. SCRANTON, Pa.. K. J. Coleman. Presi­ Denham,-President; Curley Brount, Man­ Johnson. C. B. Owens. dent; Wm. Coughlin, Manager. Salary ager. Umi>lres George W. Miller. Rob­ Cabe, Manager. NEWBURGH, N. Y., As they finished In 19U As they finished in 1914 limit, $24100. Umpires N. White. E. J. Otto Dclsscroth, President: Wm. Water­ (Salary limit. (5040.) ert E. Bedford, William E. (Jocko) Hal­ man. Manager. Umpires Arthur O'Con- (Salary limit, $5000.) rte:try, John F. McBrlde. Ed EckmU).' llgan. William F. (Buck) Freeman, Wil­ PROVIDENCE CLUB, prmidence. R. L TWILWAUKKK CLUB. Milwaukee, Wl» nor. of Auburn. N. Y.; John J. Skelley. W. E. Leary. Al Eneelsjid. liam I.u-li. Frank McPartlln. Salary of New York Cltj; Jerry Hurley, of Net* * Joseph J. Lannln. President. *" A. A. Tamme. I'resddent. limit. $2000. , Manager. Harry Clark. Manager. THE TEXAS LEAGUE York City. Salary limit. $1200, fJCFFALO CLUB. Buffalo. N. Y. OUISVILUO CI.UB, Ixjulsvllle, Kj. (CLASS B.) SOUTHERN MICHIGAN LEAGUE. *-* Jacob J. Stein, President. L O. H. Wathen, President President WILLIA5I R. DAVTDSON, (CLASS C.) OTHER ASSOCIATION LEAGUES William J. Clymer. MaJiager. John F. Hayjen. Manager. Waco. Tel. TJOCHESTER CLUB. Rochester. N. T. President JAMES FRANK. Trl-Rtatc league ...... Class B TNDIANAPOIJS CLUB. Indiana'1, Ind. CLUB MF.MBEItS HOUSTON, Tel. Jackson. MIch. New Kngland league ...... Class B J-v C. T. Chapln, Preaident. (• i. C. HcCWl, President. Otto S«ns, President: Patrick Newnam! John Ganzel. Manager. CU.'B MEMBERS ADRIAN. Wm. F. Wisconsin-Illinois League ...... Class O John Hendrlckj Manager. Manager. DALLAS, fei.. .1. W. Gard­ King. Jr., President: C. Henderson. Man­ Northern league ...... Class C rPOHO.NTO CLUB. Toronto. Cia. pOLUMBUS CLUB. Columbus, ft ner. President: Josopli Dunn, Manager. * *. J. McCafferv. President. ager. BATTLE CREEK. 11. T. Lcvell. Colonial League ...... Class C . Manager. ^ E. M. SoUoenborn. President. WACO. Tei.. W. It. DaYldson. President- President; Daniel Collina. Msnager.. North Carolina League ...... Class 1> J. McCallltter, Manager. Ellisl Hardy. Manager. SAN ANTONIO. BAY CITY. H. R. Shares. Prealde.it: Dan Central Association ...... Class D fJEWARK CLUB. Newark. N. J. /" LBVELANIJ CLUB. Clereland, O. Tes.. Morris Block, President; Dred x * Chas. H. Bbl,ets. Jr.. President. Jtnkins. Manager. FLINT. Jack Burke. Nebraska League ...... Class D *-* Cha.i. W. Somers, President, Calender. Manager. AUSTIN. Tel.. Mr. President and Manager. JACKSON, Win The Kitty League ...... Class D Harry Smith. Manager. Herman Bronkle. Manager. QuebeOeaux. Presl.leu. Harry Bay. DAIVTIMORE CLUB. Baltimore. Md. Worthington, President: Don Brown, Man­ Texas-Oklahoma League ...... Class D tf ANSAS CITY CLUB, Kan. City, Mo. Manager. FORT WORTH, Tex.. J W. ager. KALAMAZOO. .1. W. Ryder. Preai­ Geoigia State League ...... Class 1) tj John J. Dunn. President. -1*- George Tebeau. Preaident. . Manager. Morris, President; Jacob Ate. Man­ dent. C. H. Wagner. Manager. MT. Western Canada ...... Class 1) William R. Armour, Manager ager. GALVESTON, Tex.. A. O. Dolson. CLEMENS, J. W. Morrlssey, PreMdent Kansas State league ...... ('Use D MONTREAL CLUB. Montreal, can, INNEAPOLIS CLUB, Mlnnea's, Mlnn. President: Paul Sentelle. Manager and Manager. SAGINAW, H. E. Holmes. Western Trt-State, ...... Class U Ati a. E. Llchtenheln. Prertdent. M M. E. Cantlllon. PresldeTlt. BEAUHONT. Tel.. Ed Stedmtn, Plfel- Danlei Howley. Manager. President nnrl Manaser. SOUTH BEND. lleorgia- Alabama ...... Class D Joseph Cantlllon, Msnager. dent: George l^ldy. Manager. Salnry Edward Smith. President: Ben Ko«liler. A'esiern Association ...... «...Class TERSEY CITY CLUB, Jer. City. N. J. OT. PAUL CLUB. St. Paul. Mlno. ll*ilt. $2MO. Umpires W. ,J. Buckley. Manager. TOLEDO. O.. . v Thomas A. Fogarty. President The Interstate League...... Class D . Manager. •~> George E. I^nnun. President. E. Nugent, Thomas Connor. Frank President: Fred Hartsel, Manager. Salary Illinois-Missouri League ...... Class D William K. Frlel, Manager. Mulr. James Culleu. Dred Cavender. limit. $1,400. UMdle Texas League ...... Class U

THE OHIO^TATE LEAGUE smoke of battle had cleared away in the Fall, after DIVIDED INTO TWO PARTS, and for 1913, Gray, of Charleston, was the hitting a lurd fight, Uw sWmdings showed T/ai>ea«t^r to be the and Portsmouth was thp winner in both parts. Chilll- leader. The Ohio State League has produced several winner with an average of .617. Uma flHJshed sec­ cothe won the flag In 1&L3 and Cliarlestoti was the good men. Hank Uowdy. of the Boston Nationals. A Brief Review of An Organization, ond ; Marion was third, and MaiisfitelU, Newark aiid lucky dub thU yenr. according to a record pub.i.shed who was the sticking star In the recent World's Serif*. Portsmouth ended the season in Uie order named. In an Ohio paper. It has been generally conceded by played first base for J-ancaster at one time. Kaliler, Though Small, Has Made An Enviable ABTBR FINISHING THE SEASON* all base ball men that every league must have a an American League pitcher, was competent president and this association has been in­ ON THE LIMA STAFF Reputation in Base Ball* of 1908 in second place Uie Lima crowd cam« back deed fortunate in having capable and trustworthy men with flre In their optics; and after a hart! and labor­ at its head. Itobert Qulnn, of Columbus, O., a di­ a few years ago. Several ei-major leaguers have BY R. WA-LDO CALYIX ious scrap, succeeded in annexing the bunting. Lima's rector of the Amerit-an Association club of that city, played with Ohio State League clubs. Zeke U'riph-v. average was .612. Marion wu second with a poor was the finu president. the former \Vaslilngton and Columbus second sacker, .TANBSVIL.LE, Mich.', January 2, The base ball average of .546: itansl^l

RICHTBR, ASSISTANT IDITOR Second List of Averages Philadelphia Trap League

RECORDS OF DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA "^MFADOW At»U W 3rKlNljSPRING TO1U ^'SPORTING LIFE'S" OFFICIAL COMPILATION In the District of Columbus Edgar W. Ford led the way for the amateurs with'n record OF RECORDS PRESENTS WORK of .9282, established by breaking 789 out of LEADERSHIP IN RACE 850 targets. Second to him comes R. D. Mor­ IN SEVEN STATES gan, who averages .9262. The only profes­ sional in the District is Frank Huseman, who made a good record of .9426. There were 23 Victory Over Highland Holds West amateurs shooting in the list. District of Thirteen Hunared and Fifty Shooters Competed in Columbia averages follow : PhilaJeam in First Place S.S. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AMATEURS White and Camden One Point Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, In­ Shot Bke. Pet. Bames, W., Washington ...... 150 103 .«86« diana, Iowa and District of Columbia Resume I!ray. Robert T.. Washington ...... 150 83 .553:) Back S, S. White High Scorer. Blun.km. Wm. ('.. Washington ..... 150 118 8S6 Bromi. J. A.. Washington ...... 650 5U> .7846 of Registered Tournaments. inivall. Wm. S.. Washington ...... 160 99 .6600 Philadelphia, Pa., January 4. By its vic­ Emmon*. Geo. A., Washington ..... 50fl 393 .78*0 tory over Highland Gun Club, on January 2, Ford. Bdgar W., Washington ...... 850 784) .92S2 Ford K. S., Washington ...... 10S5 899 .8285 the Meadow Spring Club retained undisputed |EVEN STATES and the District of Columbia are represented in "Sporting Green. James M.. Washington ..... :iO 16 .5333 possession of first place in the Philadelphia Life's' 1 complete and official trap shooting averages, presented in this issue. Hnnn, M. !> Washington ...... 2BO 2:12 .8000 Trap Shooters' League. S. S. White and The States represented are Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois. Indiana, Hunter. Joseph H.. Washington ... 14901316 .8832 Camden both won their matches and are tied and Iowa. As in the case of the first publication of these records a week ago, James1. O. F.. Washington ...... 7'50 63S .85««i the figures cover the complete shooting performances of every sportsman in the Klrkt»trlck, Geo. D.. Washington . 150 129 .8600 for second piace with seven points, one point States mentioned, who has shot in Interstate Association registered tournaments Lcight. U. H., Wellington ...... 150 105 .7000 below the leaders. Lansdale. Clearview and Uvwcy. R. P., Oongrwb) Heights . 45 34 .7J>55 next with six points, Glen Wil­ in 1914. These records are of the work at- 1350 shooters, amateur and pro­ .7533 Du Pont rank Florida 1, Georgia 54, Idaho 51, Luttrell. S. A.. Washington ...... 150 Uij up the rear with fessional, Delaware having 80, District of Columbia 24, Morgan. R. 1)., Wellington ...... 16UO 1519 .9262 low and Highland bringing Illinois 410, Indiana 211, and Iowa 519. Parsons. A. V.. Takoma 1'ark .... 650 515 .7923 four each. Though not in first place S. S. White . They are arranged as were the others in alphabetical order for ready reference, while Si-alirook, J. McL.. Washington . . 150 108 .7200 has broken the greatest number of targets, the number of amateurs and professionals the short introductory paragraph leading it gives Stine, A. B.. Washington ...... 500 359 1822, Camden, also in second place, having engaged in the sport in thaj State, and also the leading men in each class. Each is a Tiiylor. Miles. Washington ...... 290 224 complete record of the State's work. When the entire outlay of States has been pre­ Wilson. C. S.. Washington ...... 290 216 1770 and Du Pont 1757, all three having sented the trap shooters will have before them a record of the entire trap shooting ac­ Wynkoop. J. C,, Washington ..... 11*0 !>72 more than the league leader, Meadow Spring. tivity of the year of 1914. PUOFI-KSIONALS The scoring in Saturday's matches was high, Herewith is also presented a resume of the registered tournament activity of the year, Huseman, Frank H.. Washington .. 22602121 .9426 George S. McCarty, of Camden. leading with showing the growth of the sport of trap shooting in the past year. It was n year marked 49 out of 50. W. B. Severn, Harry Eyre and of RECORD OF FLORIDA with many notable feats, not the least of which was the long run of Sam A. Huntley, C. H. Newcomb, of S. S. White getting 48 Vancouver, B. C., made at Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 29 and 30, of 2B7 straight. The State of Florida had only one shooter with 1914, each. The point standing and broken-target Huntley had many other fine performances, his work along comparing favorably competing in registered tournaments in records follow: that of Woolfolk Henderson, of Lexington, Ky., who won the amateur average for the sea­ and he was a professional, J. D. Barnes. Cham­ PoinU Targets son, and also captured the Grand American Handicap and the National Amateur His record follows: cored, broken. pionship at single and double targets. The averages of the shooters in seven States named FLORn>A Meadow Spring ...... 8 1753 and the District of Columbia are as follows: , PROFESSIONAL S. S. wiiite ...... 1 18M RECORDS OF .DELAWARE I (Springer. Frank H.. Marshallton .. 40 Shot Bke. Prt. Camden ...... f 1771) nsu .581)4 Lanedale ...... i.. I 1588 Delaware sent 77 amateurs and 13 profes­ Thatcher. F. D.. Wilmlngton ..... Barnoa. J. D.. Orlando ...... '. 240 192, .8000 ... 100 .8200 Clearview ...... '.. 1074 sionals into registered tournaments during the IVmllnson, Walter. Wilmington RECORDS OF GEORGIA Du Pont ...... f 1751 1914 season. Of this list four amateur.s and Tuchton, Stanley F.. Wllmlngton... .8440 State of Georgia ...... 4 KM3 100 .'COO Fifty-four shooters in the Glen WUlow the same number of professionals shot into Turner. Frank. Wllmlngton ...... competed in registered tournaments of the Highland ...... 4 1501 the 90 per cent, class. The leader of the Turner. Ike. Wllinington ...... 230 221 .881S Walker. ('. I,.. Wilmlngton ...... la .9 .60*0 Interstate Association in 1914. 47 of the num­ S. S. WHITE WINS BY NARROW MARGIN amateur division was William Fpord, of Wil- White, Wm. H.. Wilmington ...... -.0 Hi .53IW ber being amateurs. The top man in the mington, who ranked well up with the coun­ who S. S. White defeated Clearview. at Holmes- Winchester. Ifeiuy .M.. Wllmlngton. 600 547 .9116 scoring line was W. H. Jones, of Macon, burs Junction, in one of the keenest matches try's leaders with au average of .9409 on Wood. I). S., Wilmlngton ...... 865 651) .7514 proved the best in the State with .9482 on 2150 targets. A. B. Richardson, of Dover, of the season by a margin of only six targets, Wood, Wm., Guyenoourt ...... 1345 1057 .7858 2300 targets. J. M. Barren, of Augusta, a greater champion of the State, was second with .9380, winner of the State championship, finished 462 to 450. Clearview had out acquired by breaking 2345 out of 2500.. next with .9413 on 1450 tarscts. Vassa Cate, number of shooters than the Whites, but a Henry M. Winchester,ster, ot Wilmington, was Baker. Theo. W., Wilmington ... 810 659 .8135 cluster of three scores of 48, made by Severn, .9167 of Brunswick, former Southern Handicap win­ third, and Eugene du Pont, of Wilmington, Banks. Edw,. Wllmlnicton ...... 4««0 4217 ner, was third. The leading professional was Eyre and Newcomb, gave S. S. White the D. Willis tops the Delaware pro­ Colfa*. W. S.. Jr.. Wilmington 400 365 .11125 necessary lead. A different result might have fourth. L. Come, Wm.. Wilmington ...... 100 82 .8200 H. D. Freeman, of Atlanta, who recorded fessionals with an average of .9405 on 1515 follow: been given to the battle had Harry Fisher Duri'mu?, T. K., Wilmington ... 2250 183!) .S173 .9480. Georgia's averages and "Dan Killian, two of Clearview's greatest targets. J. T. Skell*' ranks second with .9266 Calvin. E. R.. Wilmingtmi ...... 450 :itW .Sl<"7 GEOIMilA on 750 targets, and Edward Banks third, with shots, come up to expectations, both failing Kaiuninoil, W. At.. Wlluilngton . 7870 702:) .81KI AMATEURS ideal (or good .9167. Delaware's records follow: Jos.lyn. W. A.. Wilminjjton ...... 3000 2679 .8930 to qualify. Conditions were MO 23fl .7835 Shot Bke. Pot. shooting. Scores: ' « ' DELAWARE Kichardfi. K. S., HarrliiKlon .... 4 Alien. .T. P.. Atlanta .. 1330 107» .8593'. Simonton, W. A.. Wilmlngton ... 1175 IMS .80118 0» 42 .7000 S. WHITE CLEARVIKW AMATEURS 750 «!V> .9266 Anthony. S. W.. I>a\vson B. T. T. Slwll.v. 4. T.. Wllminittim ...... B.lrrett, Olamler Jackson, 450 361' .8022 B. B. B. Shot Bke. Prt. Terry. Joseph, Wllmlngton ...... 2375 2104 .8S5S Severn ..... 24 24 48 Wlltbank . .... 2-4 23 47 Andetaon. John W.. Jr., Wilmington 280 198 .7920 Wlllla. L. D., Wilmlnglon ...... 1515 1425. Continued on twentieth page Eyre ..... 24 24, 48 Sinister ...... 22 ~V, 47 Betts. Dr. Horace. Wilmington ...... 200 148 .7400 Xewpomb .... 24 24 4S Bengali ...... 21- 25 Beaucnamp. L. R.. Harriugton ..... 450 375 .8K33 .7700 Wilson. H. . . 23 24 47 Harper ...... 2« 23 Burroughs. Geo.. Wilmlngton ...... 100 Thompsoni ... 24 22 4C Young ...... 22 24 Bullock. B.. Wilmington ...... 120 .5833 Crack Shots of Phila. Trap Shooters' League .8*50 Bet.Mii ...... 20 24- 4tK Rudolph ...... 2! 24 45 Busb, H. W., Wllmlngton ...... 40 Gnmth ...... -a'23 22 454", Armstrong ...... 2:,'2:; 22 45 Bye, Harry ('.. Wtlmington ...... 150 .453:1 ..... 22 23 45 ('olemanI 'oleman ...... 24 22 46 Carloti. Ham P.. Wilmington ...... 550 .SSOO Howard .70'U) Sidebot im .. 22 23 45 i-Uwcll .... 21 2'! Carson. Ml» B. Wllmlngton ...... 30 Ceoine 44 Powclf '.'.'. .... 19 25 Clauser. E., Wllmlngton ...... WO Total 4ti2 Ti.ttl .. 4'orej, Wm. C.. Wilmingtoti ...... 400 Crawford. H. S., Dover ...... 700 .8328 scote* mado by gunners who failed la Quality Tor Downs, W. H.. mimlngton ...... 100 their respective team*: Dougherty. l>anlel J.. MonU'hanln . *J> .8750 fLEARYIEW ...... 110 .9090 Du Pont. Eugene. Wllraington B. B. T. J>U Pont. E. F.., Wllrnington ...... 4»0 .8600 42i 57". 4S4 .8417 P.iul Horner Edmuison. Wm.. Newport ...... 41 Seel .. ETans, John W.. Camden ...... 150 IKi .7733 t'l^her Ewlng. Frank P., Rocltland ...... 12* % .8000 Garrett >-> 4". Foord, Wm.. Wllmlneton ...... JbuCl 202:) .94*9 Killianu ... - S Perry ...... lerow. O. C.. Wilmington ...... 100 43 .4200 Bniwu 18 36 UxfiirU, K. .. Grant, Jafi. S.. Wilmiiigton ...... 30 13 .43.1:1 IV.ilaunun . . .. 20 34 Fink ...... Grler. Christopher. Wllmlngton ...... WO 57 .5700 B. T ulotna .. !8 J* Smith ...... Guest. Palmer D.. Mount Cuba .... ISO 131 .8733 .1. 1. lorn a .. 20 42 Fouiuls ...... Hanuaond. Harriett. Wilmlngton ... 30 24 .8000 Klrs rtner 19 « Harkins ...... Handy, E. E.. Wllmington ...... 20 9 .45W) Puff .' .' jr. H Backeiutoe . . . Hart. Mrs. Roy. Wilmington ....'... 30 1-3 F.spe slilp ' .. 19 24 4.1 Utf.-ni. W. .. Hattlove. W. J...... 40 27 !6750 Boweis 20 43J HaTwbeok, Chas. A.. WllmingUm .. 255 ISO .705* S. S. WHITE Highfleld. J. G.. Qrnnofrue ...... 100 80 .MOO .7304 B. T.| B. Jllgtraeld. W. J.. Wllmlngton ...... 100 7". Ford .... 20 434S RiBurke 2ft Hubcr, Geo., Wilmington ...... 20 15 ."500 11' 218 .8720 Wat-on .. Sttld ]« Jarrell, L. L.. Wllmington ...... »50 Wiley ... 21 42|42|. A| \ppletnn 20 J'Wlyn. Mrs. W. A.. Wllmlngton ... 30 17 .5666 21 2«0 149 .7450 Krndal . . 2b 42 D:Davis KaJghn. H. E.. Wllmlngton ...... Fontaine :o 4:1 Waters 20 Kowner. Louis. Wilmington ...... 150 9* ,62«6 22 If Btanme. Edward .S.. Wllmlngton 100 53 .5300 Piatt .... L«dom Clyde. WMmgton ...... 250 188 .7520 MEADOW SPRING RETAINS FIRST PLACE IJoyd, S. C., Wllmlnfton ...... 100 68 .6*00 Shootine a consistent clip, Meadow Spring Jxird. O«o. F., Wllmingtol ...... IfiO 105 .S07« defeated Highland and retained first place in Lofland, Z. H.. Wllmlngton ...... 40 SO .7500 to n88. The LyBim, Leonard. Newport ...... 40 30 .7500 the league, the score being 420 McCune, E. C., Wllmlngton ...... '. 100 71 .7100 race was never in donbt. as aside from S. M. MeHMgh. J. B.. Wllmlngton ...... 1800 1706 .8978 Crothers, who totaled 46. and Harry Green­ Magahem. John J., Wilmington 149 .7785 wood, who broke 43. the Highlanders fell be­ Martin, C. Thorpe. WUmington .... 1800 111« .55*4 low form. Harry Sloan led Meadow Spring Mathewson. T. W.. Henry Clay .... 400 .11.1 .7*75 with 46. followed by Cnristman, with 4X MalLhewsen, S. F.. Wilmington ... 150 108 .6866 The rest of the victors averaged 40 or better. Mayer. Karl. Wilmington ...... 100 61 .«100 Scores: 1660 1415 .8575 Minnie*. J. H.. Wilmington ...... MEADOW SPUING HIC,Bl.AJvT> Newman. S. J.. Wilmlngtoo ...... 2SO 1«7 B. Ort. O. V.. Wilmington ...... I. f 40 30 17500 B. B. T. '.. 160 106 .6625 Sloan ...... 22 24 46 rrothew ..... U fitmmks. Ifred R.. Wilmington 43 20 Patterion. Arthur. Wilmln«ton ..... 100 74 .:4«o f-hrisunan ... 2L H. Greenwood. 300 Mace ...... 20 42 IT *Beed. Wm. H., Dorer ...... va .84OO 42 21 Kwi Hajry T.. Wilmington ...... 140 105 .7500 Ford ...... 22 B<-a.ir« ...... 2(1 42 19 JUley. Ma E. Tx. Wllmuigtao SO 11 .3669 21 Hlchardscn. A, B.. Dwer ...... 2MO 2345 .9389 HAEET ETBE E. G. FORD Howlett ..... 20 42 J. Greenwood.. RaMen. Wm. O.. Claymof* ...... 100 7S Fl* ...... 1* T. Median 15 One of the most rapioly-deTeloping For a number of years one of Philadel­ Esgan ...... 19 Pvtiy 13 Hobewon. lit. T., WUmlnrton .... 40 34 Hlrry Eyre, who Boss, E. it. Wllmlngton ...... Mfl 107 .7642 shots in the country is phia's most enthusiastic amateur shots, Williams .... 19 R. Greenwood. 19 Blmon. Clarence E.. Bdcemoor ..... 1M 70 .7»00 shoots for S. S. White, in the Philadel­ has been E. O. Ford, who represents S. S. Kr«K ...... 1 [Hxon ...... Ifi phia Trap Shooters' League. He has Totals".'.'.'.'...... 42«| ToUU ...... SM Smith, N. K.. WDmintton ...... 1«0 136 .7565 White in the League race. He misses few Smith, Wm. B. Jr.. WllminfUu. ... 340 242 .711T come forward rapidly in two years, and is Scores made by those who failed to qualify: Springer. C. E.. Wllmlnctett ...... 425 331 .778J shooting ft p^Mno&Mual ^ijp in tno shoota in this > territory and, as a rule, Bab*. WHMtoftoo, ...... 22* 153 .6»54 race. eti up a good average score on twenty-second page SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 9, 1915

Albrlght, C H.. Newton ...... 154 117 .7800 Green. U U, West Frankfyrt ...... 400 315 .7875 Metcalf. S. D.. Oneida ...... 400 358 .8950 COMPLETE TRAP AVERAGES Amberg, J. H_ Chicago ...... 1«0 SS .88*0 Green. Walter O.. Jtookfort ...... 150 108 .7200 Megredy. Leslie W.. Fannlngdale .. 109 81 .8100 Andrews. T. L., lAwreocevllle ..... 950 847 .<91S Green, John A.. lUckford ...... 150 1-U .7466 Middlekaufl. F. A.. Mt. Mbrrls .... 600 411 .6859 Milieu, Roland C.. Evanston ...... 300 251 .83DS Continued from nineteenth page Anderson. K. ML, Mt. Pulasil .... 1OO 80 .8000 Gregory. H. W.. Mowexua ...... 150 H.9 .7933 Mllligaii. A. A.. Caproa ...... 150 121 .8089 90 19 .2111 Anderaon. O. W.. Ataeis ...... 80 « .5:90 Orovea. J. A.. CMM.ee ...... 400 »43 .8575 150 11* .7869 Barlsdal*. Giles. Jr., Macon ...... Otogan. Boy P.. OMoog ...... 1*0 1»8 .7200 Miller, A. S_ Savaua ...... Burett. 3. -\L. Augusta UiO 1SC5 .»4L3 Austin. W. B.. Robinson ...... 150 ml .8133 Moore. E. J., Decatur ...... 700 617 .881* 150 .7500 Baker. H. O., Pekln ...... 100 Ml .81*0 Gramley. W. J. Jr...... _... 90 01 .6777 SOO 267 .8XKI Beckwitli. W. D.. Waynesboro ..... 208 13 .4X33 Mullman, J. D.. Mascootah...... Bowen, Chts. \V.. Augusta ...... 100 .5900 Baker. W. J.. Salem ...... 10-5 79 .7528 Gregan. G. W.. Oblong ...... 30 Moats, Lewis. Polo ...... 150 112 .7WS .7355 Ball, O. W., Bridgeport ...... 700 6M> .8714 Ounder. Prank. Polo ...... 300 .833;: .9409 Brttl, Abram, Augusta ...... 450 331 . 8I> .8000 -\torrls. Ijeroy, Pleasant. Plains .... 100 94 Barter, John, KarrlBburg ...... 4*0 411 .8934 (kiinnee. S1., Bloomlngtoa ...... 100 Mowrey. J.. Elwood ...... 45 20 .4444. Cardinal. \V. R. savauuah ...... 450 94? .7711 Beckman. W. r\. K.n^^.^, ...... MM) MS .7450 Hale, Dick. Mci>anslMro ...... 45 37 .822:! Carpenter. W. C.. Atlanta ...... 450 370 .8322 .943:: Mulligun. A...... 150 132 .S80» 7*1 .!<2*2 Beck. Chas.. Polo ...... ICO 121 .8066 Hall, Geo. T.. Loami ...... 300 283 Myers, LewLs, Rapatee ...... ICO 143 .8937 Cate. Vassa. Brunswick ...... 8*> Hanahan. G...... 100 81 .&:»;> Derrick, J. B.. August* ...... 300 22.; .7433 Bell, Lionel A., Chicago ...... 1*J »9 .6600 Xash. Jno. L.. Oneida ...... 400 334 .8350 392 .8711 Bender, H. C,. BloamllgUu ...... 100 -71 .7HM Hamlln, Joe. Shelbyville ...... 46» 356 .731,1 .81001 Dwibar, B. 8.. Augusta ...... t 430 K.rnUu. .Tick Y. sh^brrtUe ...... 300 274, .9183 Xewman. p., Chicago ...... 100 .81 Evans. Ceo. W.. Augusta ...... 450 30 .8066 Bender. Coas.. Bloondnrton ...... *6« 149 .8l6a Norton. B., Inglealde ...... 270 220 .8L4S 19 .725* Hereof. U. O., Kenljworth ...... 16*1 98 .6539 Hxnna. Weitcy. HilLsdale ...... 4M 361 .wr> 150 116 .7733 Frailer. A. C.. AUanta ...... 40 HaiUoc. Ed. Woodhull ...... 20 17 .8500 Northcott, Horace. La, Grange ...... Fuller. J. H., Atlanta,'...... 6tO 475 ..7916 Blrks. Geo. IL, Oomland ...... 100 »» .»400 N'orthcott, W. P.. La. Grange ...... 750 671 .8949 33 .6042 lilauck. W. H.. Lobinon ...... CO 45 .7400 HawUns. Eira, Harrisburg ...t..... 15» 128 .ss.r, .4333 (lai'dlner, J. r;., MarUnoB ...... 1-10 .7523 Olendorf. A.. O'lfalUm ...... 90 3» Ureeu. Jesw P.. Waynesboro 200 111 .7*50 Blake. M. P.. Mt. Mixris ...... 30O 3*8 .7600 Haws. W. H.. Scotland ...... 700 527 Park. J. W.. Loaml ...... 100 73 .73001 BlodgoU, Elmer, ('.apron ...... 300 289 .7!W Hatneld. Chas. L.. Centralla ...... 1-50 114 .7000 Hurgrove.. J.. W.... Augvutt ...... 100 72 .7200 .800-1 Palmer. M. C.. West Frankfort .... 560 483 Ulll. A. J.. D»vvsoil ...... 1250 11.13 .8904. Boers, Barney. Masna Park ...... 100 83 .8200 Hasselbrlug, Herman W.. dana. Park 5*. 40 Parker. J. Cra/ton, Chicago ...... 150 101 8'JO 681 .8512 Boehland, . D., Oalesburg ...... IXKke. Edw. VV.. IMingbroke 200 1-70 .8500 Bcurlnnd. % C.. Hockford ...... 75 J» .6!Krj Peters. Gus A., (ilbsoll City ...... 200 171 .8559 450 3SB .7888 Brady. C. M.. rhloago ...... 150 12/ .8466 Hlcte, H. H.. Lawrencevillt ...... 1660 1546 .9313 1030 951. .92331 Lyle. R. T., Martinez ...... Hinds, J. P.. Newton ...... ISO 86 .573:; Phillips. W. E.. Chicago ...... McDuffle. J. H., Columbus .. 330 308 .8800 Brooks. A. O.. Stoy ...... 4W 348 .8700 PhaJen. Wm. J.. Chicago ...... 150 110 .73:;:) 000 4 M., Rnckford ...... 240 173 .720* Holmes. W. E.. Mt. Pulaskl ...... 100 95 Flora. John. Martinez ...... 350 2«3 .7514 Hoag. M. A.. Momence ....'...... 120 101 Pringle. Mark, St. l>arld ...... 150 125 .8333 Quiet; H. W., Auguata, ...... 450 344 .76*4 Bums. Paul. Springfield ...... N* 9« ,9ftflO Price. Dr. C. J.. Mt. Morris ...... 450 373 .8260 .6555 Bug. C. M.. Belleville ...... WO 127 .8446 Hoover. H. D.. Chicago ...... 300 234 .7800 .113:) KlUy, ». M.. Auguata ...... 450 29T. .9200 Price. C. E.. Mt. Morris ...... 150 125 Roberts. T. C.. Savannah ...... 450 364 .8088 Bunn. neo. F.. B>Ton ...... 150 110 .7"33 Hook. Xeal. Iioquols ...... 50 46 Quade. J. C.. Canton ...... 150 97 .6169 Bugg. Wm.. Robinson ...... 150 127 .8466 Holt?.. W. F.. McHenry ...... 251) 212 .8180 K'Xjertaoo. E. L.. Marietta ..... 200 .68.10 .34HO Rambo, E, D.. Knoxvllle ...... 1(10 >7 .87011 Bue. Thos. P.. Chicago ...... ,..' 150 1^8 .8-535 Hot«. H. H.. Peorla ...... 100 94 .9373 .Salter. T. L., Columbus ...... 180 .8611 Hopper, J. H., Fanulngdale ...... 400 350 .8750 Rambo, L. S.. l)e Long ...... 400 876 Thornton, B. P., Tallapoosa .... 100 .5400 Fiurna. W. D.. Ashkum ...... 50 44 .8800 Maine, R. V.. Chicago ...... 150 10S .7260 Buokles. A. C., Lake Fork ...... 309 28» .H333 Horti, Carl, Chtogo ...... 150 130 .8667 Thompson. Walter J.. Savannah BOa 232 .7733 .6583 Rains, R. C.. We* Frankfort ...... 1210 1085 .8960 10.50 841 .8009 Bym. W. E.. Marion ...... 3«0 272 .9066 Homey. K., Sparta ...... 120 79 300 2«0 .8669 Tlmms, B.. Atlanta ...... Camp. O«o. R.. HarriUown ...... 100 76 .7640 Horton. A. S.. Rockford ...... Ii50 94 .6206 Haglc, Fred. Westville ...... Timms, W. J.. Atlanta ...... W50 1053 .7262 692:) Rambo. Chae. H.. Chicago ...... 150 134 .893-3 .8200 Camobell. J. M.. Lombard ...... ISO M .62«6 Hough. Robt.. Mt. MorrU ...... 195 135 W. J.. Augusta 460 369 Howey. Harry, Oregon ...... 150 108 .7200 Rav. Chas. P.. Rowvllle ...... 900 106 .5600 Weetmoreland. J. W., Augusta ..... 350 270 .7714 Carlstrom. C. O.. Chicago ...... WO "9 .526C 700 596 .8514 Carman. W. R,. Chicago ...... 150 HO .7333 Huir. D. M.. Oneida ...... 60 47 .78.1:: Reams. W. A.. Peorla ...... Williams, L, J., Augusta ...... WO 74 ,74«0 .8575 Reiu. Geo. H.. Gllman ...... 100 96 .9600 950 7«L .8010 CatroU, Chas C.. Jollet ...... 150 108 .7266 Hlirr. A. S.. Altona ...... 4CO 34:; .5800 Wrlgtl. Dr. J. C.. Atlanta ...... Carver. Frank, Canton ...... -75 46 .IHJS Huggans. Ed, Polo ...... 500 242 .8066 Relnert. A. W.. Polo ...... 160 87 Taacey. B. C., Rome ...... 45» 3» .8511 .tiODO Reed. Frank E.. Oregon ...... SOO 215 .7168 Cliasialng. C. W.. East St. LoUIs.. 160 94 .6266 Hyndman. E. R.. Capron ...... 150 99 105 80 .761* PROFESSIONALS Chisholm. Bobt.. Chicago ...... 150 118 .7860 Jackson. Wm.. Ingleslde ...... 820 755 .92*7 Reeves. James. Cnlitralla ...... 613:: Ritenour. Joh3*7 Cnlllns. E. M.. Riverside ...... 150 100 ,70«« Johnson, O. A., Kankakee ...... 250 206 .8210 Connor. A. C.. Sprlngfleld ...... 1800 1«41 .9116 Johnson. Andrew, Greenvlew ...... 100 72 7200 RIsser. V. U. El Paso ...... 200 188 .9400 Huff, Walter. Macon ...... 45.50 4562 .(1367 Rlmerman, A. F.. Burton View .... 100 81 .8 Jones. R. D., Gllman ...... ' 150 115 ,76fi6 R.ibertson, R. H...... RECORDS OF IDAHO Kammenuann. John. Grant Park.... 600 562 .9366 Rolititson. J. W.. Aletander ...... MO 84 .8400 Coulter. ,T. W.. But St. Lonla .... J25 1S7 .fi«S8 650 595 .91'59 Idaho's contribution to the registered tour­ fi)rrlnKton, Wm. P.. Prentice ...... 100 86 .SHOi) Kajnn^rer. B. I,.. Riverside ...... 300 235 .7833 Robblns. Geo. L.. Blue Mound .... Karraro, Joe. Norris ...... 3(1 24 .8000 Hull. Geo. J.. Blue Island ...... 500 MO .8800 nament shooters' Hat for the past year was Coppersmith. John U. Cliicago .... 150 143 .S200 1BOO 1300 .870IJ a round half hundred amateurs and one pro­ Courtncy. Joseph. Norris ...... l<^r> 8ft .8381 Karcher, Dr. W, L, Freeport ...... 150 109 .7266 Roblson, I.. J.. Peorla ...... Cope. \V. L., Tontl ...... T5 52 .6M3 Kanipf. L. L., Armington ...... 250 197 Hubcr, Touy. Mt. Pulashl ...... 100 80 .3000 fessional. Eleven amateurs shot BO per cent. Ross. T^wVenco C.. Chicago ...... 150 127 .8169 or better and the leader was Clendenin, who. Russell. Sam, St. Davids ...... 150 100 .726« though only shooting at 15 targets, made the Russell, Thos.. Carriers Mills ...... 300 2«8 SM3 highest average in the country for the year. Rupert, C. O., Decatur ...... 720 55:; .768* He broke 15, thus diviner- him the perfect lindy. John B.. Mt. Morris ...... 450 34S .7731 average of 1.0000. For the next place there A Delicate Shooting Point Savage. A. E.. Rockford ...... 450 351 .7SOfl was a tie between David S. Wallace and Her­ Savage. Fred. Rockford ...... 300 215 ,S!«8 bert Cole, of Lewiston. both getting .9333. Sfintee, Wllbur, Freeport ...... 15» 118 .7869 Frank Hughes, of St. Marie's, and Dennis J. Sal.in. J. H.. Rockford ...... 600 525 .8759 IF.W are the problems In trap however, do not conform with the ama­ Schiller. IT. E.. Benson ...... 103 73 .7300 Holohan, of Burley, followed in order. The shooting that cannot be answer­ teur stipulation, for how can an engrav­ Sdiinidt. J., East St. Louis ...... <4 .5864 averages at Idaho follow: ed by the members of th« Bos­ ing be made on a goose? Srlrolt. W. A., F.a« St. Louis ..... 150 129 .8609 IDAHO ton A. A. Gun Club, but one One of the 10 figures he has a good Schoonmaker. Fred. Roseo* ...... 4<50 378 .8400 AMATEVItS has been piTt" up to them that alibi. Sthieble. F. M.. Chicago ...... 150 115 .7666 Shot Bke. Pet. has not yet produced a unani­ "Of course, a goose can be engraved," Sclmelder. John. O'Fallon ...... 450 SS4 .8533 Adelmann. Carl n.. Boise. . 300 255 .8500 mous solution. The rules of he told his pals. "Perhaps not in the Schailc. Chas. J.. Chatsworth ...... 50 15 .0000 Adelmanr). A. 0.. Boise ... 300 2«1 .8700 the A. A. U. say that no prize shall be elaborate manner that a skilled engraver Srhwitzer, Geo. A., Riverside ...... 150 100 .6069 Andersnn, J. \V.. Kcllngg .. 300 260 .8666 Schultz. Jerome A.. Riverside ...... WO 99 .6600 given to an amateur, on which some en­ can do a job, but I engraved mine all 1-50 116 .7333 Barclay. T. D.. I.eivl»ton . soo 2fio .K-ea graving cannot be made. The B. A. A. right." Scrwley. Andrew A., Chicago ...... Bectuuan. G. E.. Ixswlston . 750 641 .8546 Seed. L. J.. Bridgeport ...... 550 401 .7290 Biwer. Dr. E. T.. Boise .... 225 189 .8400 shooters are all amateurs as they inter­ As his club mates had not known that Seellg, R. C.. Chicago ...... 660 513 .835.1 Butler, Fred B.. LewMon 700 5&2 .8*28 pret the amateur law; but, according to the member had talent for engraving they Seymour. H. M.. Centralla ...... 475 -417 .8778 Butler. C. E.. Lewlston .... SOO 229 .7638 a circular posted at the club's traps at began questioning him as to how he got Scars. Howard O.. Garden Prairie .. 90 .7:'J3 Cble&man, Ouy, Levtltton .. 300 262 .8733 Riverside, there are 10 members of the around the alleged violation. After some Sever. J. S.. Capron ...... 150 .8869 Ctendenln ...... 15 15 1.0000 shooting squad who have violated the hesitation the one who believes he has Seaver. J. O.. Capron ...... 1«0 .1133 Oole. Herbert Lewiston ... 60 56 .9333 amateur rule, and nine of the 10 are solved the problem said: Shogren. E. B., Chicago ...... 650 !B2 .S181 (pats. n. J., Jerome 550 477 .8672 somewhat worried. "While the engraving I' put on my Shank. S. R. Centralla ...... 500 .460 .9200 IMimm. Lewis A.. Lwlston ...... 750 683 .9133 A day or two before Christmas these gooee would not take a prize for work­ Shott, W. A.. East St. louls...... 150 iSI Farmln. E. D.. Sand Point ...... 305 347 .8784 shooters competed in a goose shoot and, manship, still it was engraved well when Shaw. Chas. B.. Jr.. Chicago ...... 150 135 . Fitzgerald, Etlw., Pocatello ..... WSfl 15*6 .8471 being crack shots, each brought home a I sank my teeth in it at my Christmas Shawver, Dr. C. M-.. Elmwood 105 7S .7429 Ford. .7. A...... 150 114 .7600 fine goose as a trophy for his skill. dinner.'' shelly. B. F.. Oregon .....>. .f.... ISO WIS .72(K) Gray. John O.. Bnlso ...... 550 500 .9127 As no sanction is required for these As the others did the same sort of en­ Shoal?, James, Shelbyville ...... 450 SSXi .8SCO c.reea. Cllas.. Moscow ...... 600, 454 .7666 ShoafT. J. D.. Paris ...... 4(50 S4S .7733 Orice, E. C.. P.olse ...... 1800 1030 .9055 shoots the 10 did not violate the amateur graving they are wondering if this does Sheffield, A. E., Grand Detour .... 300 2.V. .S.",0(\ nahn, Ctas.. lowlston ...... 300 2«9 .8966 law in that reaped. The prizes th«y won, cover the amateur law. Skinner, Alexander. Torino ...... 100 C1) .C900 Hill. ». C,. 1/iwlston 550 413 .7509 Skinner. John. Torino ...... WO 73 .7300 Holohan. Dennis J.. BUrley ...... 1875 1739 .9274 Smith. Geo. W.. Rockford ...... 675 5l:> .7689 Smith, John A.. Bockford ...... ISO MS .7860 Hoagland. J. Q.. Boise ..".. 100 69 .6900 «0 48 .8000 Hu(the», Frank, St. Marle« ...... 175 72} .932!) Couch ...... Kennlcott. Harrison, Evanston ..... 4400 41",1 Smith-, M. O.. Chicago ...... 560 4k-.o S035 Jl«er ...... 15 6 .4WI Crawford, R.. Alton ...... 150 128 .8533 Kewish. Robt.. Galla ...... 200 152 Sonder, C. W., East St. Louis..... 150 US .7SC6 Johnson. A. R,. Lewiston ...... 750 654 .8720 Crosby, C.. O'Fallon ...... *.. ISO 132 .8800 Kewlsh. Jaa. S., Galla ...... 110 95 Sneer. J. P.. Taylorvllle ...... 160 141 .8813 Johnson, Sherman. Boise ...... 75 60 so Crttty. Wm.. Steward ...... 150 124 .8266 Kollogg. jj. C.. Rockford ...... 300 220 Sprecner. S. H.. Ml. MorrU ...... 600 4«7 .8H« Larjinsel. U R, Bnlse ...... 5(1 40 8(10« Crtx-ker, O. W.. Chicago ...... 150 107 .7133 JvetcJmm. II. B.. Kyanston ...... 150 105 Stade. Henry. Bercher ...... r, 22 .8800 Ijomajr, P. T.. Lewltton ...... 30 25 .»:.« Crn(.k. Roy E., Prrtphet*town ...... <00 :»5 .8625 Kettleatrlng ..*...... 30 1C .5333 StarU. Peter J., Romeo ...... 150 1.1-1 .74«« Mapes. G. C...... SOO 257 .8566 Crothers, E. 1C, Blooraington ...., 650 615 .9i«l Keller, W. E., Taylorrille ...... 200 }»1 .9200 Steffeu. A. W.. Freeport ...... ISO KB .<<8«a Markham. W. N. ... r...... 1M 127 .8468 Cinmnlim O. W.. Harilsburg. .... 46(1 301 .»500 Ivelly, T. R., Armington ...... 300 2.51 .8366 Stepheiison. Wallace A.. Hlllsdale.. 400 348 .8700 Martin. Ray. Boise ...... 1000 905 .9050 Cutler, W. S.. Chicago ...... duo 24-3 .8100 Klrkpttrick, Edward R., Bloomlngton 200 124 .6200 Stone. Dr. C. A.. Itlvenlde ...... 150 94 .6266 Morrow, Pivt P.. Coeur d'Alene ... M 54- .0000 Cunnlnguam, Wru.. Yates City .., 30 » Klucade. T. L.. Bridgeport ...... 150 109 .7266 stocklc-y. Leo, Chicago ...... 150 182 .SWJO Reason, will A.. Boise ...... 500 rSO WOO dishing. H. W.. Mt. Morris 1 ...... 450 313 Kllte. O.. Canron ...... 300 224 .7446 Strlckley. Joe. Iroouols ...... 50 43 .8600 Rogers. E. M.. Boise ...... 100 80 Currier. L. R,, Savaua ...... SOO 246 Kllmer. Palestine ...... 90 50 .5555 StuhblefleM. L. W., Bloomlngton .. 2WP 180 .9000 SccHel. H. R.. Bo!«e ...... iri 90, .'680 Darling, C. G., Hubbard Woods ., 150 78 .5200 Knollepoerg. C. It. Jaoknanilll* .... 200 168 .8400 Slubhlcfleld. A. U. Mi-Lean ...... 10(1 82 .8809 Shaw. C. Rupert, Holse ...... 10(1 ..7'500 Davli, W. A.. Chicago ...... 000 468 .8300 Kueus&l. Mas. Ottawa ...... *..... 1450 1370 .9510 Sturzls. B. J.. Shelbyville ...... SOO 210 .7000 S»eeley. Bvcrett. Twin Falls ...... 1«75 fk>7 .8902 Davls, Vado C.. West Frankfort .. 150 114 .7600 Konw. A. V.. Central!* ...... 15 8 .533:; Suit. Arwell R., Rohlnwm ...... 750 021 MSO Tatni. W. C.. Bol*- ...... S50 299 .8542 Davto, Roy, Freepoit ...... 150 X, Krato, C. F., Belleville ...... lilO 127 .mi-! Sullivan. Frank P., Belvldere ...... 330 334 .7090 Thompson. S. S.. Boise ...... 17"> 14t . 81-71 DaMunn. D. H.. ('apron ...... 30| 272 Ku.19, Ralph. Chicago ...... 150 12» Swartz, H. O.. Freeport ...... 150 122 .8133 Teller. W. R.. Boise ...... 1«0 19 .5HOO Dtartng, Ceo. L.. Shelbyvlll* ..... MO 78') .IH-6 KunU, U, Kankakee ...... 1M 114 Temple, n. A., Sparta ...... 105 76 .7289 Tiffany. Fred L.. Coeur d'Alene ... 90, 71' .7888 Deninan, A., Bridgeport ...... WO 112 .?«*; Lane. Gep., KoUnson ...... 600 526 .8766 Thiirne. G. A.. Onnrga ...... LOO »! .8100 I'lrich. G., Lewlstou ...... 75> 8)00 Dt> Cleq. Raphael, Evonston ...... WO 108 7200 Lawrence, Etlw. P.. Ijncpla ...... 200 168 .84(10 Thomas. J. A.. O'Fallon ...... 60 ~« Wade, F. p.. Boi» .. l'.2-'> SIM .*>52 Ditto, C. H., lieitli&burg ...... 398 .8652 Lawrence, Perry, West lYankfort .... 105 75 Thompson. Wm., Belleville ...... W 52 .7142 Thompson. C. B.. Canton ....',..... Wade. .1. E.. Bnise...... 2075 KM .8318 Dk-kerman. It. E.. (Tilcago ...... 900 109 .8988 Lane. J. C.. llyblmon ...... 400 r,19 .71)75 30 26 ,S«6« Walt . E. F.. Rok'e ...... 350 VOi .S«2S IMnnelley.* B. S.. Chicago ...... 1150 1034 .8»91 I^arsen. Frank R, Jollet ...... 150 IH .6i6C Thompson, J. C.. C'anton ...... 1CT 132 .WO Wallace. David S.. Lewiston ...... 150 KO .9S.13 Doan, Howard F.. I-a Salle ...... 400 :»B Lawrence. Geo.. Ubortyvllle ...... 135 97 .71*5 Thoma*. D. E.. Chicago ...... 50 4)5 .0000 \Vann. Jos. H.. l^wlston ...... VA 08 .W3.1 Dobler, (ieo.. Rockford ...... 375 282 l/iwls. Bart. Atlbik- n ...... 3550 .Klil6 Tice, F. A.. Mt. Morris ...... 450 331 . 735,1 Warm. J. X.. Loyswal ...... 450 361 .8022 Ifcnianue. J. M.. Momltello ...... 150 126 .9C1IH 1/cfllngwcll, H. W., Chicago ...... 150 110 .7333 Torrey. Frank F.. Cairo ...... 75 47 .62«« Weaver. A. E.. Boise ...... 10« .8400 Doyle. William .1.. Evanston ...... ISO 11.-. .7666 Ismuti, G*o., Sj>arta ...... 270 1911 .7370 Tracy. D. C., Mt. Morris ...... 150 108 .7304 PROFESSIONALS Dunhain. Dr. Prat,k. Roblnsm ..,. 300 212 14 L'mau, (J...... 100 78 .78OO TilmbJe. W. E.. Prlnceton ...... 1,430. 1242 .8505 Dinicaii. Stuart. La Salle ...... 500 4"4 I^-wi*. H. S.. Bridgeport ...... Troy. Martin. V...... 100 8t .8400 Ketd. J. A.. B.ilsc ...... 550 498 .9054 .8733 60.* 529 Dunnlll, H., Fox Uke ...... 550 48» Littlulield. L. A.. Itockford ...... 60 37 .6166 Tucker, Al B.. RocJcford ...... 8810 RECORDS OF ILLINOIS . Dunnlll, B., Fox Lake ...... ItiO 1-10 .88,3 150 111 .7400 Vance, Alex.. Capron ...... 900 794 .88-'3 Rasley. K., Moweaqua ...... 150 111 .9-lfll) I-Jno, J.. (7olca«o ...... 150 1.25 .8:138 Van BPIS, W. S.. Relvldere ...... 150 13S .9200 In the State of Illinois the registered tour­ Vlerke. Herman J.. Slgtn ...... 150 14(1 .8400 naments fuuud one of their strongholds, a Et*e.-d. J. W., Polo ...... 1.50 M5 .7686 UNO. Andrew, Chicago ...... 300 244 .8133 EdeJrmfn. Gletin. Oregon ...... 3)0 224 .71100 Undo. B. J.. o-Falliin ...... 600 553 Walton. C.. Scales Mound ...... 150 111 .7400 total of :t9- amateurs and 18 professionals .9216 Walden, D.. Strasbure ...... Edelman. H. R. Oregon ...... 1JO 12» .8000 Lorlng. Hay. K . Marsollln .... 13M 1067 .8530 150 134 .SKJ3 in that section competing. Of this great num­ Eggera. H.. Wheaton ...... 50 4- .9)00 Lowaxy. Dim, Shelbyville ...... 150 122 Wslters. Frank M.. Lockport ...... L50 11.5 .7609 .8133 Wstsm. C. E.. Centralla ...... ber of ainatour shots 52, or more than one- Elder. S. L. Peorla ...... 100 87 .87»0 Loechel. H. C.. chadwlck ...... 450 373 .8266 800 2C« .R8CO eighth, shot the fine average of 90 per cent, Emfeldt. Wm.. Oak Park ...... 150 130 Lyon. J. P.. Robinson ...... 105 CO Wehmhoefer. H.. Beecher ...... 175 147 .8400 .6285 Weir. R. G.. Freepurt .....'...... or better an exceptional record for » State. Emery. C. C.. Chicago ...... 600 543 Lyom, U I)., St. David ...... JIMI 127 .8468 300 221 .7309 The leading amateur shot was Bart Lewis, of Engelcke. Wm.. Chicago ...... 150 135 .9000 McCaJtney. li. L., Milledgevlll. . 150 93 Werth, Omcr. Lincoln ...... 100 72 .7200 .S33S W(*nerman. E. H.. Morris ...... 100 9!' Auburn, many times leader of the country, Engstrom, A., Oak Park ...... 150 11« .78«6 ^IcCormii*. Ed., Ubartyvllle .... 150 U)8 .7200 .9100 E.V. Chas. A.. Mt. PulasM ...... 100 -70 .7600 McCunaer. X...... White. I). J.. Edwardsville ...... 1S5 117 .8669 who shot at :I3.~>0 targets and broke 3414. for 15 12 .8000 Wlicnr. F. S.. Capron ...... an average of .9(ilti. For second place there Favreau, A. H.. Wheatoil ...... 50 .9000 McCumber. C...... 15 14 .9338 300 215 .8%(t Feely. 1. M.. Wing ...... 100 .7990 Mi-Dermand. C. A., Rloomlngton MO 162 Wilson. Roy R.. Decatur ...... 100 7* .?ro was a tie between two shooters, both of whom .8100 Wilson. W. J.. Sparta ...... 270 197 .721>6 averaged .9600. They were George H. Reitz. Fethenton. U M., Chicago ...... 150 :» .WCli McDonald. C. B.. Ontralla .... SOO 235 .7833 Finley. Dr.. Onlesburg ...... W 47 .587; MciMnuott. Oeo. J.. Waugeioii . Wlnkler. A. H.. Chicago ...... 325 28» .8893 of Gilmon, winner of the State championship. .8666 WoeM. }.. Uncnln ...... "50 272 Fife. M.. Palestine ...... 90 19 .5441 Mdfeugal, J. B...... 71166 .7771 and William K. Hit-key, of Lincoln. Both Foster. J. H.. shelbyvllle ...... 590 414 .8800 Mrljeebou. s. ].;.. (V Fa lion ..... Wulfe. If. C.. Chicago ...... 750 619 .itr.t 600 521 .8683 Wolfo. W. T-. Lebanon ...... 150 1ST .87:'3 shot at 100 targets only. The next man was Foster. Chicago ...... 130 99 .I2.10 Mc(!lpnl». It. B.. Loaml...... 1110 IK> .9600 Alax KneliRsl, of Ottawa, who turned in .9150 Franks. Kdward. Brie ...... 260 207 .71161 McUredy. L. W.. Famiingdale .. Wood. .1. R.. Obl«|ig ...... 150 9fl .660* SOO 262 .873.-, Wyltlc, D. 7... Ollfcnrf ...... 1>50 99 on 1450 targets. He was followed by W. K. Frankc. C. M.. Robinson ...... 150 115 .766>; McKelvcy, W. F.. Sparta ...... 270 182 .6740 .86(10 Holmes, of Mt. Pulaski, who broke 95 out of Fraker. O. ('.. Shelbvtllle .....53 Ray. M. L.. Peru ...... ISO 113 .7533 Mairill. W. S.. Chicago ...... 1«50 1131 .7460 Rice, W. E.,.Gosport ...... ISO 136 .S400 Ridgway, Llnton. Monde ...... 360 211 .7063 Marshall, T. A.. Keithsburg ...... 3*503844 .9324 Kinker, James 1L, Andereon ...... 150 70 .4*66 Mathews. G. E., Chicago ...... 150 125 .8333 Rlchhart. W. P Warsaw ...... ISO 88 .M88S Stannard. W. D., Chicago ...... 5000. *5*1 .9W2 Ross, Wm. S., Tippecanoe ...... 150 103 .6866 Winans. H. B.. Belleville ...... 2201)1577 .7168 Rogers, D. C.. Logansnort ...... 1900 HS5 .M61 RECORDS OP INDIANA Rcbeaon, R. L.. Vmtmnee ...... 1«0 133 .»«>« Roach. W.. Terre Haute ...... 17*> »*8 .8960 Indians "was another State that enjoyed a St. Jonn, G. S., Tlppecinoe ...... 16« 97 .6466 big entry list for the year, 304 amateurs and Scherer, W. H.. Ft. Wayne ...... 3«« 2,54 .84«« seven professionals toeing the line. There Schroeder. F. C., Logangnrt ...... 4410 304 .7COO were 16 amateurs in the 90 per cent, class. Sell, Millard. ¥., Morocco ...... 300 IM .MS3 The leader was Roy Bruns, of Brookville, one Shea. Al. Terre Hanto ...... WOO 15S8 .SJ(* of the best in the country, who shot at 3650 Shepardson. K. « ,. ligonier ...... 1050 9Ss .9123 targets and turned in a record of .9501. E. Shrojer. Chas., Warsaw ...... 160 103 .68t>« H. Bindley, Jr., of Terre Haute, was second Staffer. Noble, ftppecanoo ...... 130 MS .78*6 with .9466, followed by J. L. Winston, of sllnkard, C. L. Bloomneld ...... 22S 13S .613;! Washington, with .9400. F. K. Eastman, of Spurgeon. Dock, Brazil ...... 150 93 .6:X« Indianapolis, heads the professional class with Spencer. S'tanton T., WeiooU ...... 850 486 .7476 .9200 on 3200 targets. Averages of Indiana Splrkeimon, H. B., Munde...... 70) 379 .8271 follow: Smith. Dr.'F. W.. Peru ...... 300 200 .6666 Smantck. John. English Lake ...... 150 113 .7593 INDIANA Smith, M. t.. Brazil ...... 150 98 .6533 TheS^eed SheU Route1 AMATEURS Snoke, L. D.. Claypool ...... 150 97 .*4«« Shot Bke. Pet. Stanton. J. J., Logansport ...... 400 330 .82BO AHg, Geo.. Indianapolis ...... 150 WO .733:) Stifle. Harry M_. Indianapolis ...... 300 231 .7700 BUTT Or "1914''"PA55ENG]EP , Alyea, R. E., Hebron ...... 150 125 .8339 stockdale. John, Morocco ...... SO 28 .4«i6 Appel, F. G. Indianapolis ...... 150 Ititi .7066 Stoakes, Re». R. N., Btturbon ...... 110 113' .753:! Apnerson, Elmer, Kokomo ....- .. 400 339 .8475 stutz. Harry, Indianapolis ...... 750, 50!) .7986 Apperson. Edgar. Kokomo ...... 980 817 ,864-> Stutz. Chas. K. Indianapolis ...... 300 21* .7000 Follow the lead of the leaders get on the Speed Shell Express for Winning Arvln, It. H., Indianapolis ...... 1550 1396 .900U Swihart, S. W.. Elwood ...... 830 712 .8376 Town. Twenty-four Remington-UMC Championships out of Aukenbruck. B. J., it. Wayne ... 150 113 .7333 Tanner. Gordon B., Indianapolis .... 150 103 .6>6« Bartlett. S. C.. Tab ...... )..... 200 MS .7100 Tallerday. G. W,. South Bend ..... 150 77 .5183 thirty-nine! You can't beat that record. Bamett. John. Brazil ...... 150 119 .7933 Tezel. Ed. Terre Haute ...... 150 187 ,9133 Bamett. Paul ('.. Lcgansport, Ind. 150 91 .6067 Teel, C. L.. Mentone ...... 150 137 .84«6 CHAS. H. KHWCOMB won Plnehurst. N. C.. JAMES M. BARRETT won Georgia State Cham­ Bales, J. L.. Albany' ...... 150 125 .853.1 Trapp. Wm.. Vincennes ...... 450 333 .74*0 Mid-Winter Handicap, 95x100, from 21 yards, pionship, 93x100, and 78x80 in shoot-off, shoot­ Beebe, E. S., Waisaw ...... , 13» 130 Trautman, R. E., Lo&ansport ...... 700 573 .8185 irtth Remington- t'MC Arrow Speed Shells. ing Rernington-UfMO Pump Gun Speed Shells. Bej, J. M., Vincennes ...... 300 175 Trinosky. Max, Loganspoh ...... 100 67 .6700 M. S. HICK.MAX won Southwesteni Handicap. E. J. CHINORJiX won Washington State Cham­ Bcggs. H. W.. Vincennes ...... 160 '123 .8200 Trinp. Ernest. Indianapolis ...... 300 280 .9:«3 88x100 from 17 yards, in a Mgli wind, :wlth pionship. 311x325, shootlnj Romlngton-UVfC Beard, Geo., Evansville ...... 650 577 .8876 Turner, W. C.. Lapel ...... 150 HI .7400 Remington-UMC Autoloading Shotgun and Ar­ Pump Gun. Bindley. E. H.. Jr., Terre Haute. 130 142 .9466 Vorls. Ed. Crawfordville ...... 550 472. .S5J1 row Speed Shells. HOWARD S. MILLS won Utah Stat» Champion­ Binns. O. H., Losamport ...... 850 606 .81S8 Walker, O. L.. Vincennes . 450 .3*9 .8644 F. SCHWALBE won Western Handicap, 9»xlO« ship, 99x100, using Remington-lBCC Autoload­ Biggs, H. W., Vincennes ...... 150 98 .653:1 Watson, F/ugene E.. Plainfleld .. 300 214 .71.13 at 19 yards, shooting Remington-UMC Pump ing Shotgun. Gun and Xitro Club Shells. Blessing. E. M.. Danville ...... 75 51 -liSi'K Wagner. George. Peru ...... 1«00 l-4«» .9150 J. M. KNOX won Ohio State Championship. 9»i Blue. Chas. F.. Mentone ...... Watt. C. J.. Logansport ...... 85fl 5M .8894 R. L. SPOTTS iron Amateur Trap Shooting 150 114 .7600 Championship of United States, 188x200, shoot­ 100, shooting Remington-UMC Pump Gun. Blue, E. Vem, Mentone ...... 151) 106 .7200 Weaver. Hyde, Frankfort ...... 300 24S .8-100 J. T. AUSTIN won Louisiana !*ate Champion­ Boyer. Chaa. A.. Warsaw ...... 450 S87 .8600 West. C. L.. Peru ...... 150 100 .««66 ing Arrow Speed Shells. W. g. BK1TM won Pennsylvania 8t*« Champion­ ship, 98x100, shooting Bernincton-CMC Pnmp Braunan, J. R.. Monon ...... 75 6S .84W Wells. R. A.. Dresden ...... 150 .6000 Gun. Welshman. W.. Ft. Wayne ..... 150 S5 .8333 ship, 14*xk%0, shooting Remington-UMC Pump Britton. O. F., Indianapolis ...... 1150 853 .8287 FHKD RICHTER won Minnesota, State Champion­ Brown. Will, Hebron ...... WO 93 .61133 Werlenberger, L. O...... 150 108 .7200 Gun. Welch, Pat, English Lake ...... 150 122 .8133 HENHY F. WHILOX won Oregon State Cham­ ship, 98x100. shooting Remlngton-UM.:: Pomp Bruns. Roy H., Brookrille ...... 3650 "468 .9501 Gun and Nltro Club Speed Shells. Buniham. H. O.. Lowell ...... 150 120- .8000 White, B. L.. Idaville ...... 150 98 .6200 pionship wllh SSilOO, shooting Remlugton-tTJIO Wlu'te. Dr. M. L., Elwood ...... 7533 Pump (Jun and Nitro Club Shells. J. R. JAHN won lava State Champlanahip, Camplield. J. J., Warsaw ...... 150 111 .7400 loo us 97x100. shooting Remington-UMC Pump Gun. Carlton. D. R.. Elwood ...... Wlncbrenner, W. A.. Warsaw .. 300 258 .8«00 W. E. ROlACH won Indiana State Championship. 75 38 .51«>0 CLAREXCE HOMER won Oklahoma State Cham­ Cavanaugh. J. H...... 300 2(6 .8200 Winston. J. L.. Washington .... 150 Ml .WOO 94x100, sh'joting Romhigton-I^MO Pump Gun. dark, S. E.. Elwood ...... Williamson. G. G.. Muncie ..... 500 435 .S700 P. J. \VH1TE won South DakoU State Cham­ pionship. 95x100, snooting Remlncton-UMia 75 43 .60CT Pump Gun and Arrow Speed Shells. Clock, li. H.. Westfleld ...... 60 12 .7090 Williams. J. S.. Muncie ...... 300 22S .7633- pionship, 97x100, shooting Remington-UMG Claytou. G. H.. Jr.. Monon ...... 106 63 Wltxlgreuttr. Max, It. Wayne .. 537 .8950 Pump (Jun and Xltro dub Shells. DR. W. H. MATHEWS won New Jersey State Williams. H. L.. Indianapolis . 240 D. F. MALLORY won Maryland State Cham­ Championship, 95x100, ahootlng the Speed colling. Clyde C. North Judson... SCO C Shellg. Cope, E. C.. Dunseith ...... 730 628 .K,';', Winters. J. XI., Wolcott ...... 300 223 .7433 pionship. OTxlOO, shooting Xltro Club Speed Ci.oke, Xoel, l.oganpsort ...... 530 407 .7130 Wiesrman. Will. Ft. Wayne ..... 300 2,13 .7768 Shells. CLIFFORD S. RANDALL won Maine State Cory. Lewin M.. Brook ...... 200 160 .3000 Wilcockfon. J. M., Hammond .. 75 55 .T/3S G. M. L. KEY won Mississippi State Champion- Championship, 97x100, shooting BealiL|tdCl- Cory, Wm,. Brook ...... 45 21 .4666 Wilding. Urban J.. Brazil ..... 150 98 .63,13 §hip, 92x100. shooting Remington-UMC Pvunp UMC Arrow Speed Shells. Coiy. Frank, Mcroc.o ...... 305 254' Wyndham, L. A., Bratfl ...... 160 112 .7,«6 Gun and Arrow Shells. W. L. STONBHOUSH won Michigan State Cham­ Cory. John F., Moiocco ...... JAMES BIGGINS won Colorado-New Mexico- pionship, 96x100. with Nitro Club Speed Shell*. 500 369 .7380 PROFESSIONALS Wyoming Chaiw>tonship. 100x100, shooting Cory, James H.. Morocco ...... S30 309 .8828 Barr. J. St., Indianapolis ...... 2330 2128 .9055 J. K. WARREN won. Alabama State Cbamplonahlp, CMtra, H. H.. Pern ..... r1...... 8173 Remington-UMC. Pump Gun. 97x100 and 19x20 in shoot-off, with. Arrow Cudney, W. E., Warsaw ...... Eastman. F. K.. Indianapolis ...... 3200 2944 .MOO P. D. WADE won Idaho State Championship, Speed Shells. 150 109 .726". HclUxlay, O. J.. Indianapolis ...... 2010 1771 .8810 98x100. using Itemington-UMC Autoloading Cuppy, Geo. J.. Elkhart ..e...... 400 319 .872.-. Hymer. J. I.. Indianapolis ...... T5!> 662. .8826 Shotgun and Nitro Club Shells. DR. L. G. RICHARJ>9 won Virginia State Cham­ JJavis. A. O., Fjvansvllle, Ind...... 150 121 .8086 Lincoln. R. F.. Indianapolis ...... 4«0 37!) .8422 W. L. ML'LFORD won Missouri State Champion­ pionship, 1*0x100, using. Nltro Club Spaed Dilly. T. C.. Bourbon ....T...... 300 247 .823:1 Russell. L. D., Bourbon ...... 150 130 .P666 Shells. Dixon, J. C., Indianapolis ...... 87 US ship, 99xlO», shooting1 Remington-UMC Speed 1350 1177 Vletmeyer, H. W.. Indianapolis ..... 550 456 Shells. WM. H. HALL won Kectndtr State Chunpfoa- Don-is, A. P., Vincennes ...... 430 391: .8688 RECORDS OF IOWA F. G. DREYFUS won Wisconsin State Champion­ Bhip (Not Interstate Brent). 96x100, vita Mtro DouRlass. C. W.. Warsaw ...... 450 390 .8666 ship, DUilrtO, (hooting Remington-UMC Speed Club Speed Shells. Dodd, A. W.. Shelby ...... 120 .6600 More than 500 amateurs to be exact, 515 CHAS. XFAVOOJ1B won Pennsyl«nla Challenge l>odd. Bessie. Shelby ...... Shells. 50 21 .4800 represented the State of Iowa in the 1814 W. H. HODGES won Texas State Championship. Championship with record score oC lOOxTflO for I>yer, Robert, F., I*apel ...... 150 92 .01.1.1 registered tournaments and four professionals 49x50 and 25x35 in shoot-off, shooting Rem- Championship, 193 straight, til at II yard*, Edmonds, H. T.. Hebron ...... 130 13S .9066 using Arrow Speed Shells. Kdmonson, C. A.. Clayton ...... 3050 28110 .918!) did likewise. Forty-seven of the amateurs ington-UMC Pump Gun and Shells. FJliott, Dr. Hany. Brazil i ...... 150 W4 .6S3M shot their way into the'charmed 90 per cent, Krskine. W. N.. Evansville ...... 650 614 .HIM class. The best shot in the Ktnte for the Evans. Frank L., Warsaw ...... 150 113 .793:1 season was William S. Hoon, of Jewell, who REMINGTON ARMS-UNION Everhart. J. W.. Monroe ...... 150 93 .6:133 shot at 4950 targets, broke 4734, and aver­ Fatley. Bmco F.. Terre Haute ... 270 S18 .9185 aged .9563, Second to Hoon came William REMINGTON Fanetl, J. Wm,. Muilcle ...... 150 .8800 Ridley, of What Cheer, with .95:11 on 3050 UMC METALLIC CARTRIDGE CO. Kehrman. Aaron W.. Valparaiso . ISO 107 .713:; targets. The third man was H. 0. Horack, of FeJsz, J, F., Vincennes ...... 15 116 .7733 Iowa City, with .9500 per cent. The top 299 Broadway New York Foland, Dan W., Elwood ...... HI 5 61 .58IHI professional shot was the veteran Fred Gil­ Foinye. H. D.. Claypool ...... 150 97 .6466 bert with .9255. The averages of Iowa fol­ Fri«. Jos-. F.. Vincennes ...... , 150 127 .84*68 Fraaee. Jas.. Ihmkirfc ...... ' 130 111 .7401) low: Fuchs. Frank P.. Evansville ..... 800 708 .8850 IOWA Caple, B. C.. Sheldon ...... 400 349 .8723 Flaherty. Geff. I'.. Mason City .. 15» 115 .7733 Fuller, G. J" Indianapolis ...... 550 443 .8031 AMATEURS Carlton. E. C., Spirit Lake ...... 1MO 1311 .8458 Fleener, O. C.. Ola.rinda ...... 150 113 .7353 Gossett. R.. Hcbmn ...... 150 108 .7200 Shot Bte. Pet. Card. Frank E.. Fonda ...... 600 SOti .84S3 Foster. Sam .S., Mason City -.... Goodlove. Hariy T., Idaville ..... loO 119 ... 31*0 2554, .8238 Aaronson. C. J.. Llvermore ...... SCO 101 .3050 Carey. F, M., Blllott ...... 150 106 .7*66 Ford, G., Cedar Falls ...... Graham, Ray. Evansville ...... 150 128 Abrarason. A.. Jewell ...... 630 523 .8076 1750 14»t -J5ST Carpenter, L, H.. Gnmdy Center ... 275 216 .7831 Foiraster, E. L.. Postvllle ...... Greene. Alfred. Evansville ...\... 950 S23 Acres, F,dw. U, Deoorah ...... 50 39 .7800 Cerny, J. L.. Belle Plaine ...... 150 98 .6333 750 651 .8680 Gregg. E. N.. LmveJl ...... 150 123 Ady, E.. West Liberty ...... 340 275 .8088 Cerny, C. H., Belle Plaine ...... 20O 139 .6950 Ford, J. W., Cedar Falls ...... 550 482 .8763 Hanger. C. M.. Morocco ...... 200 126 Ady. Atbi.rt, Wett Liberty ...... 200 16* .S400 Ccrny. Y. B.. Belle Plaine ...... 200 141 .6i>3fl Foley. John. Nichols ...... 200 180 .9000 Hafwtrom. J. R., Morocco ...... 200 167 .8330 Agnew, F. F., Independence ...... 70 54 .771* Cliapman, Chas. O.. Storm Like ... 400 305 .T62.1 "Foster. Burrell (V. Wellman ..... 400 285 .7125 Harris. Jas. W.. Elwood ...... 150 129 .8600 Aniby. Chris...... 200 173 .865O Christofferson. Reuben, Castalia ... 150 114 .7600 Foot*. C. L., storm Lake .....^.. 550 478 .8690 Helnzreling. C. H.. Garrett ...... 650 526 .SOW Frazler, H. L., Lost Nation .... WO 11» .7933 Andereon. M. R., Slant ...... 150 95, .«»33 Clart, F. G.. Waverly ...... 40O 3'36 .8900 Frazier. F. M.. Lost Nation ..... Hendricta. Wm.. M uncle ...... 150 11B .7733 Andc.-son. Chris, Wallingtord ...... 850 72t .8517 Clark. Robert M., Amos ...... 200 ?«« .93*0 15« 128 .8*33 Hlc.kraan, C. C.. Yoeman ...... 730 665 .8866 Frahm. John. Manning ...... 200 154 .7TOO Andtew, P. W...... 35 16 .4371 Clark. F. G.. Iowa City ...... WO 74 .74<1« FrUzel. Oscar, Grundy Center ,,, Hollowty. W. H.. Logansport .... 195 82 .607* Andrew. Sam. l...... 33 22 .6285 Cleveland. L. W.. Hnruick ...... 400 333 .8S25 550 437 .7945 Hocnig. W.. Ft. Wayne ...... 150. 122 .S23S Krcrichs. Henry, Grundy Center . 1900 1678 .M3L Andcisnn. Geo. K.. EMhorville ..... 1130 TS4 .8556 Cleteland. D. M., HornlcJc ...... 3SO 298 .7842 Gates, C. U.. Hampton ...... Hodges. Fred W.. Linten ...... 150 102 .6800 Anderson. Eddie. Ho!s!eln ...... 630 .'36 .8S2J Cleveland, A. H.. ^tanclleste^ ...... 200 153 .7750 350 243 .0943 Howard, Harvey, Cromwell ...... 150 114 .7BOO Gill. Chas., GaJon ...... 115 90 .7«i» Andereon. Paul R., West Liberty ... 379 31S .S3!M ( lowland, L. N.. Clarinda ...... 150 106 .70tti Gibson, P. D.. Sioux (Sty ...... Huddy. Wm.. Ilvansville ...... 300 262 .8733 Andcrson. Andrew A.. West Liberty.. 6M UO.l .S82« Colby. B. B.. Osage ...... ISO 127 .8466 400 34.4 .WOO Hughee. Well, Wolcott .. r ...... 840 664 .83*0 Glea-son, W. M., Duncombs ..... 200 111 .7050 Andtrson. A. M.. Eagle Grove ...... 960 819 .g«63 Colby. U G., Osage ...... 150 '109 .7266 Glanvllle, Dean. Mason City .... Hudson. Chas. C.. Brazil ...... 150 108 .7200 Arnold. F. D., Humboldt ...... MO 123 .6150 Coleman. O. M.. Lacey ...... 300 2«8 .89:53 50 630 .8400 Hudson. Orin. Brazil ...... 180 us ,76 Gotch. Frank A., Humboldt ..... f00 33L .8*75 Amdt, Wm., Sac City ...... 3iO 272 .7771 Cole, H. D.. Postvllle ...... 20 13 .St .7325 Cojdd. J. W., Clarinda ...... 150 95 .63^) Graves. Wm., Melvhi ...... 7COO King. J. Dlllon, Terre Haute .... 700 587 .S3S5 Bailey. L...... ISO 122 .8133 Crawford, U R., Sioux City ...... 160 134 ,»37-> Kingery. Dr. J. B.. Logansport .. 300 209 .69M GrisKold, Sioux City ...... 860.1 Hiider, O. A.. Hawarden ...... 160 11« .7230 Cramer, W. C., Clarinda ...... 60 38 .B3."S Gray. J. W.. Sioux City ...... 600 408 Klin;. Dr. F. E.. Peru .'..'...... 150 98 .6533 Barron, M. S.. Mason City ...... 430 374 .SS11 Davis, Emory, Grundy Center ..... W50 964 .83*2 .9300 Kuinler, O, M., Logawport ..... 400 330 .825.0 Gruel. H. H.. Miles ...... W3 154 .7897.897 K::nm, R. F... Lake View ...... 54 19 .3800 Day. B»rt A.. Osage ...... 1«0 111 .7400 G-aham. J. C.. Jerome ...... 500 428 .8560 Lanrtis. Dr.. Claypool '...... 150 70 .4»6« Baxter, G. H.. Relle Plaine ...... 30 30 .6000 Dsris. W. Roy. Ventura ...... 150 127 .8«W Ltwls. F. W., Indianapolis ..... »40 810 .8617 Hack. L. D.. Llvermore ...... 200 IBS .8100 Beam. H. E.. Anamosa ...... 9.V) 769 .8094 Danielson. F. L.. Albert. City ...... 260 155 .7550 Hall. W. M., Marysrille ...... 150 125 .8333 I^derer, W. F.. Valpariso ...... 150 89 .596!;; Benson. .1. G.. Mltlock ...... 65 49 .753* De \Vitt. John. Webster City ...... 100 77 .77011 Loney, J. O., Bourbon ...... ISO 106 .7CKH! Halloway, R. U. Nevaxia ...... 100 S6 .8600 Rciison, E. U. Matlock ...... 80 48 .6000 Dilion. W. M., Melrose ...... ISO 131 .«?;» Hancock. R. F., Belle Plaine ... 400 319 ,7»75 Uiy. E. E.. Warsaw ...... 1-30 106 .7466 Blrkett, L. 1^. West Uberlj ...... 5«» 4Pi .T767 Dorton. H. C.. Fonda ...... 130* 10*2 .8850 l^oeseh. H. W., Floyds Knob ..... 60 48 MM Hansnii. C,. Hear Lake ...... 150 114. .7«00 Bishop, P. C., Slioldon ...... 80 60 .7500 Dewnlng. I). A., Anamosa ...... 800 6S8 .S6':fl Ilamblln. P. Morrcll, Manchester 363 323 Mcflure. R. A., Kwood ...... 60 46 ,76H« Bisflow. D. C...... 140 67 .4+66 Downing, D. A.. Anamora ...... 800 68S .8«00 .8904 McCloskey.- R. (L. Logansport 400 31-J .7SOO Hamilton, C. C.. Sionx City ... 210 182 .7J83 nlgclow. I... B...... ISO 82 ,.m-« Dove. R. L.. Ontervlllo ...... SSO 302 .862S Hardman, H.. spirit Lake ...... 200 147 McKinnl:,. Arthur. Otterbein . 1000 897 .8"70 Boe. A., Decorah ...... 200 122 .6100 Dove, A. H.. Cejiterrtlle ...... 150 IfiS .82HO Marx. Emil A.. Royal (Tenter 40ft 3S'j .9000 Hartman. John C.. Waterloo ..... 400 .",63 .9075 Botlicll, C.. Iowa City ...... 1. 1000 892 .8920 Droz. A. John. Keot* ...... 200 169 .8450 Hartiffan, J. A.. Aurelia ...... 831) 838 .9010 Merritt. C. W., Remington . 530 444. .8(572' Rolei. G. W.. Marshalitown ...... 30 K .3664! Itutro. S. B.. Mason City ...... 150 US .78*>S Murchr.il, J. B.. Brazil ...... ISO 11« .7738 Hfltrison. M. A.,Tlampton ...... l.W 13S .9»riO Bolei. Geo. J.. Marrtialltown ...... 100 63 .«3«0 DutM, Grant. Ma.-on CJty ...... 4SO 403 .S*'«) Hartman, J. A...... 50 :>4 .6100 Miller, A. I., Evansville ... .* 150 l-«8 .8533 Bonner. George, I-;.. Jewell ...... 300 2W .«83fl Duncan. J. A.. !Vn Moines ...... 600 351 .9183 "J3 Miller. R. (K. Te-rre Haute .. , 150 1S5 .MC« Harder-, Rudolph, Durant ...... 409 .S075 Boasort. H. B.. Prinihar ...... 7SO B24 .8210 IHincan, W. F.. Sioux City ...... 1400 12.71 .9078 Harper. J. P.. Sioux City ...... 300 248 .8966 Miller. George. Hamilton .... 130 1S3 .8K66 Brasstad. Jos.. Sioux City ...... a» 1S1 .7541 DiifTey..J. M., Tail ...... 200 137 .78.-.0 Milllman. .1. K.. Ft. Wayne ...... 150 104 .6«33 Harder. Robt,. Durant ...... 200 154 .77(10, Boyles. Chas.. Marjuoketa ...... 30 17 ,SIK>6 Dunn. C. E.. Clarinda ...... 150 IK'. .68B6 Haynes. R...... 103 72 .7200 Moller. Gits. Indianapolis ...... 1«90 890 .81«5 Border. C. L.. Victor ...... 60 47 .78:3 IHmn. W, G.. Clartnda ...... ISO 126 ,8KO Muzlrhey, C. E.. Kentland ...... 280 209 .7464 Hawn. Byron. Grundy Center .... 200 122 .61/10 Royd. W. E.. Tabor ...... 150 122 .«!:» F.11IOU. Claude. Gnmdy Center ..... 3SO 240 .SSf.7 Hawman. H. H...... ISO 103 .8383 Murpliey. James C.. Morocco ..... 500 36-7 .7340 Bocks*. ROT. Grundy Center ...... 350 228 .S314 Elhort. A. H... BlaJlrtiard ...... ISO 9« .WOO Nassett. Chas. J.. Kentland ...... 120 80 Haven, Glenn L-, La Porte ...... 100 79 .7900 Brenham, John ...... 30 43 .OfiOO ElMon. C., AmeJd» Park ...... 200 I8i .9100 Helrie-brant. O. N.. Llverraore ...... 930 811 .88521 Neal. Elmer E.. Indianapolis ..... 300 2I>8 Brec*cnrldBe, E. E.. Manning ...... 350 300 .8571 Klhert. B. F., Des Moines ...... H30 1<>«8 .92S7 Newton. F. E., Brazil ...... 150 106 .7CW Hemnilngway. J. S...... 31I> 264 .8516 Rrelter.stein. J. F.. Bnrtington .... 103 8ft .7S19 Ellifi. C. E., Sioux City ...... 13»5 1178 .902« Herrick. L. P.. Mason City ...... 130 95 .6333 Park, (Twines T.. Brook ...... 300 269 .89*6 Rruce. John. MarshaUtown ...... 100 89 .8W* Emmett. R.. Omge ...... UO 124 .8S«6 Parry, T. II.. Indianapolis ...... 850 675 .7041 Hcmerson. R., Brodfiatp ...... 200 ISO .6400 Broxani. A. L. Maquoketa ...... ISO us .7666 F,r1"k«on. Ros- A.. I>ake View ...... 71(1 616 .8876 Herr, George. West Liberty ...... 200 229 .7898 Painter. U A.. Albany ...... 150 126 .8400 Bushee. A. W.. DuneonlbB ...... 300 130 .6500 Evans. M. O.. Jolce ...... HO 127 .8)66 Peck. C. H.. Remington ...... 1300 1371 .914« Heinsouth. Wm.. Aurelia ...... 200 157 .7850 Rumslde, G«iy E.. Spirit IjaXe ..... 44» 3U .8«OJ> Bverett. F. F.. Lacey ...... 300 254 .8466 Ho-.kett, U E., Waterloo ...... 50 24 .4800 Perry. B. B.. Windfall ...... CO 44 .7333 Burnham. C. W.. Belle Plaine ..... 200 131 .7600 Rvonden. H.. Manx City ...... 1100 948 .8618 Perdue. Alba. Summitvtlle ...... 195 1S2 .7794 Hcllberger. M. H...... SO 11 .3668 Busenbork. R. A.. Mt. Vernon .... IflO 75 .75OO Even. U S.. Postvllle ...... 200 175 .8730 Hezzflwood. L.. Iowa Falls ...... 950 846 .8905 Porter. O. H., Logansport ...... 400 255 .6375 Buntln. .1. E.. Coin ...... lt>0 1*2 .813S Everett. A. V.. R«lfe ...... 4» .8600 Fairbanks. C. A.. Anamema ...... 30C! 151 .7350 Prohfi't. Frank E.. Hammond ... 550 490 .snn» Hinshaw. E. .. Spirit I^ake ... 21MKI 264(1 911V. Hyran. George W.. Sioux CJtj ..... 4M 3t>4 .7069 FslrdUld. J. W.. Aiirella ...... 800 638 .822J Kite. E. F.. Ea/rle Grm-e .. ... 800 668 .8350 Pumphrey. Warren A.. Logansport 105 7« .1047 Bvrnea. W. M.. Vaik ...... 200 187 ,»S80 FeyerleHn. W. B., Greene ...... 300 1:14 .6700 T*n**el; OMver. Brasil ...... 150 Hi .S0fif> Hlnes. Geo., \V(**: Uberty . ..'. 20 11 .5500 Cable. George E.. Sheldon ...... 700 62:: .8!XV) Fence, J. F.. Jtairsvllle ...... 1.50 m .8800 Hlnde, Frank, ftvrly ...... 45 38 Bemy. B. P.. Andenon ...... 3*14 870 .8*33 Cady. E. C.. Keota, ...... y>0 166 .83f>0 Flnaot F. J.. Dubuflue ...... 4«0 35S .8950 .7S33 fcouuchler. C. O..'"Outer Point ... lit SI Callawaj. F. U., Grusdy Onter ... MO 451 .8244 Fisher, Frank, Bagle arm ...... «0 367 .9175 Continued on twenty'- third p*ge 22 SPORTING LIFE JANUARY 9, 1915 its high scores, as its range of svore* ITM not so good as that of Langdale, which had 40 for low, while 39 qualified for Du Pont. Scores DU PO«I Bk. A. B Richardson .... «T F. S. Bander ...... J. B. McHuxh ...... 4« J. c. Hoffmaa ...... H. P. Carton ...... « ]. Rom ...... C. Leodom ...... 4S T. F. Matin ...... 4 ta 80-Yard Targets W. Swwme. '...... 43 J. B. Farer ...... + J. H. MJnaiek ...... 49 W. M<*z ....'...... 4i W.'A. Josijn ...... « H. Nice ...... 4. HI Can You Hit? U. T. Martin ...... 42 O. F. Pleger ...... * D. H. Bett» ...... 39 F. Henry ...... 4< OU'LL surely be "up against" the PHILADELPHIA, JANUARY 9, 1915 J. W. White ...... 39 A. Acker ... ..\...... * i hardest kind of target smashing when Totals ...... 429| Totals ...... 4IB ^^HEgiS Yy°ur "clays" are Scores n«d« by VOoee who (ailed, to 1HH w No matter what happens, you will find a record of it in "Sporting Life." DU PONT li^H^^^^I Bk. Bk mjimifflm Thrown with the Z. H. Loflaud .....:. 31 H. S. Coalett ...... 31 WHAT THE RECORDS SHOW W. G. Wood ...... 3» B. Moore JM£J£^BJJ^& Du Pont Hand Trap P. D. Guest ...... 27JX. K. Smith ...... 34 F. R. Patiowsto ..... M|n, F. Sprtngor...... ^HBB|| If you get in the 50% class you are "some N the list issue of "Sporting Life" »p E. C. Fwriday ...... 201 J. T. Robersou ...... ^HE&lf shooter." This is the "joker" of the I peared the first section of the official trap W. Etimandeon 36 J. J. Masalwm ...... 3 ^^H|||| trap shooting game you don't know the shooting averages of 1914, a compendium that T. W. MaUowson . 94 L. R. Bachmm ...... 3 W. O. Popp ...... 3* A. M. Ro« ...... :error. However, so careful have the workers W. Church landed the Club cup, W. B. Opidcn, 2 21 2 17 2 20 21 tW. L. Lynam ... 50 38 Z. H. Loflaud ... 50 3L on these records been and so successful the Accumulation cup, and J. M. Jones, the Nov­ 5 21 5 M 5 19 .. tDr. So.uiers ..... 50 36 S. J. Newmaii .... 50 3i ice cup. The Saturday shoot marked the re­ 4 21 4 21 t 18 18 J. M. ILilui ..... 50 35 W. B. Smith, Jr.. 50 31 checking system, that we doubt whether any F. G. Huber ..... 50 35 flaws will be found. If they are we will be turn of B. M. Higginson, former national e 20 ...... i« championship winner, to the traps and he 2 19 2 19 3 IS 18 CLA SS D gruteful for their announcement. Along with" showed his old form. He tied George Lyon, 6 19 6 IS 6 17 14 6 18 6 21 .... 18 Sh. Bk. Sh. B*. these averages is being published in sections, of Durham, N. C., for high gun with 93 out tW. G. Grew .... 50 38 R. L. Conner .... 50 31 a review of the 1914 trap shooting season of 100, but lost on the shoot-off by one tar­ 6 17 ...... 3 IS .... 10 V. L. .VloGaugh. 50 28 J. C. Ewing ..... 50 31 get. W. R. Delehanty won high handicap 317 .... 50 S that thoroughly covers all {joints in the sport, 2 16 2 20 2 18 18 H. S. Collett C. E. Simon ..... 50 29 and will, when complete, furnish an interesting prize after a shoot-off. W. H. Yule won the tF. H. Sinionton. 50 33 W. F. Jenson .... 30 20 H. Haa« ...... 6 16 ...... 15 tC. W. Papperman 50«33 Club cup with 25 and Higginson the Travers 3 12 3 17 3 17 .. resume of the year. Island trophy. Scores of two days follow: F. Thatcher ..... 50 ,31 Karl .Mayer ...... 50 23 .1. L. Koerner .... 50 32 H. C. Bye ....'... 50 19 NEW YEAR'S SHOOT ...... 15 H. G. Cunnlngham 50 31 T 2 1 41 Event 1 Monthly Cup; 2 Take Home Trophy; Erents 6 7 CLA SS E PHILADELPHIA TRAP LEAGUE B. B. H. B. H. B. H. R B. H. B. H. B. 3 Special Shoot: t Scratch Prize. D. McMahon 0 25 2 24 2 20 0 25 a» » CS 19 2t Sh. Bk. Sh. Bk. C. Bemer * 25 4 21 4 18 1 25 76 16 92 IS 15 NEWCOMB NEW YEAR'S STAR L. P. Mahoney ... 50 23 Continued from nineteenth page R. SpoUs, Jr. S 25 3 25 3 17 3 23 77 la 89 17 22 "A. LaMotte ..... 50 37 A. BCBSS ...... 50 23 MEADOW SPBINX3 G. Thomson. 1 25 4 25 t 23 * 25 84 16 100 tJ. R. Lynam ... 50 25 T. K. Jackson .... 50 16 E. DeWoire . 5 25 3 25 5 19 5 25 77 20 97 16 19 Leads Field in Ho«d ay Event of Independ- P. S. Dentson ... £0 24 Dr. LaMotte ..... 50 15 B. B. T. W. DelehanU 4 25 6, 25 2 34 6 25 82 1« .. 16 22 H. B. Green ..... 50 14 F. Von Neidi 13 21 34 C. T. Garreti. 20 2» 40 G. H. Martin 2 25 222 22488 I 961921] ent Gt n Club. INELI QIBLES -G. M.- - HHlpot "17 2215 3'39 W. H. Soler. M 12 26 H. Croft .. 18 R. Detacher. 5 25 5 24 5 25 5 25 79 .. .. 16 22 Philadelphia, Pa., , anuary 2. Under hard T. Kirscb. 15 20 35 J. Bnmdenb'g 3 35 3 25 3 18 3 25 85 U 97 18 22 Sh. Bk. Sh. BK. G. H. Rotha'r 18 18 36 V. Gibbons . 8 111 19 2 24 conditions Charles I: . Newcomb led . a fine T. E. Doremus ... 50 4T J. T. Seklly ..... 50 41! H. Good 18 20 C. J. Stein. 3 25 3 M 2 23 85 8 94 19 19 E. Gardina ... 13 17 29 G. J. Corbett 3 25 2 25 3 20 3 2-5 36 8 97 19 23 field of amateurs an d professionals in the H. L. Worthington 50 4-7 B. K. Galvln .... 50 13 G. A. Tajlor. 13 11 27 Lee Pierce ... 20 19 W. A. Joslyn .... 50- 4« E. E. Fair . . 15 16 31> F. Fowler .. 5 23 5 19 5 15 5 25 64 !0 74 Independent Gun Clu >'s holiday shoot yester- E. ChandlH M 17 31 G. Hubbell .. 5 23 5 25 Turkey winner. tChicken winner. J. Kane ..... 17 13 30 H. H. Rote's 18.2» 52S 5357820 9816117 day, with 157 out of 170. J. Mowell Haw- Jam«J Coylo . 22 1« 38! J. Vanderveer 3 25 3 23 3 22 3 23 81 12 90 IS 20 C. H. Htnny. 20 20 40 A. W. Currie 6 » 6 24 6 18 6 22 66 24. 90 "1 kins, professional, r anked next with 154. G. Kroas .... 17 23 40 A. McAlm'd.. 11 2» 31 Ward Hammoud brok 3 148 and Frank Eames Twenty at*Chicago Traps 17 34' A. E. Ranney ; 25 2 24 2 24 ! 25 92 8 100 19 22 M Gdrer ... IT \f. Roland ... 9 It > 23 D. U Culver. 3 24 2 2-> 3 18 3 25 82 12 94 18 32 Chicago, Ills., Jan nary 2. The Sunday Ch«s. Sim'ds. 15 31 33 144. The program c( >mprised a total of 170 W. Rudolph .. 16 19 D. T. LeahT. 3 2+ 3 25 31* 3 2t 75 12 87 18 19 targets, there being 0 events at 15 targets shoot of the Chicago G un Club drew 20 shoot- HIGHLAND \V. L. Dench 6 24 6 23 6 20 6 22 65 34 89 each at one at 20. T le shoot was run under ers and the contest was keen, resulting as B. B, T. R. L. Spotts. 0 13 0 21 0 20 « 32 86 » M n 23 the old-fashioned si ding handicap. Each follows: 1 23 1 22 1 20 1 24 82 .. .. 20 19 I. Median, Sr. 15 11 2«|J. Meehan, Jr. 1/2 gunner was given a fixed handicap to start Sh. Bk. Sh. BK. Professional. A. Church . 3 K 0 25 2 24 3 23 00 10 K>fl 18 20 B. L. Kammerer.. 2«0 187 W. B. Osrden 3 23 3 25 and his score on ea ch event governed his T. P. Bue ...... 100 S3 CAMDEN DOWNS GLEN WILLOW 3 25 S 34 85 12 97 18 22 stand in the followin g one. A score of 15 W. A. Davis ..... 2M 142 J. B. Crawford . . 100 93 C. S. Healy 6 23 6 22 6 19 2 24 54 24 88 16 21. ... 300 173 A. L. Burns. 0 22 put the shooter at 20 yards for the following D. E. Thomas C. J. McCarthy .. 100 61 Led by George S. McCarty, who cracked 1 22 1 23 I 22 80 3 8» 20 32 H. E. Dickerman. HO 128 ... 100 6T F. A. Baker. 4 K 4 23 4 17 t 21 Tli 30 99 17 17 event; 14 at 19 yards ; 13 at 18 yards; 12 at C. W. RegtstCT out a score of 49 out of 50, the Camden 17 yards, and 11 ai id under at 16 yards. F. C. Young .... 200 170 W. P. Lewlj ..... 100 79 Dr. Hotwrt . * 21 0 21 0 IT « 21 80. 0 P. H. Clarke .... 200 IK Shooting Association gained an easy victory Con. Stein . 3 21 3 23 Scores : K. W. Cooley .... 10 S3 over Glen Willow, score 425 to 374. "Follow­ 3 19 3 25 75 12 87 18 18 R. Chieholm .... 160 136 F. (f. Bills ...... 100 !)» J. M. Jones. 6 21 6 25 6 211 8 Si 71 24 95 M 18 Brents ...... 1 2 3 * 5 « 7 8 9 HI 1.1 Bk. H. C. Wolfe ..... 140 130 S. Ism... 6 21 6 24 6 16 6 17 r,l 24 J. R. Graham .... 100 OS ing McCarty came Fred Plum, with 44, and 78 U> IS Targets ...... 15 15 15 15 15 1.5 1<> 15 15 15 20 170. P. Millar ...... 100 90 P. Cook ...... 60 54 not a Camden man fell below 41. Riggs, with J. ,T. Phelan 6 IS 6 22 6 1« 6 21 54 »4 78 .. .. Xewcnmb ...... LI 13 14 15 1.4 13-.lt> 15 14 14 19 157 46 out of 50, headed the Glen Willow dele­ W. Luckett .. « 18 6 18 6 20 6 22 54 24 78 IS 15 15 14 IS 15 12 14 14 30 154 F. B. H. J. Smith. 0 13 0 lo 0 U 0 12 51 0 51. 16 11 11 It 15 li 14 11 11 15 148 Fourteen at r ludson Events gation, George following with 43 and Event 1 Mnpthly Cup. won l;y n. S. McMahon: Smith with 42. But the others fell low, with Eames ...... H 1:1 13 14 13 12 13 18 13 M 17 144 Jersey City, N. J., January 1. The Hud- JO qualifying. E. Fred Slear, an ineligible dub Cup: 3 Accumulation Sup: 4 Trarers Island S ear ...... M 14 12 19 13 13 10 11 ir> 14 16 143 Scratch Prizf; i; High Handicap Prize, MoKeau ...... 11 13 10 11 1J ID 11 1.1 11 11 20 137 son Gun Club held its last shoot for 1914 on professional, made the high score of 48. shoot-off won bl A. W. Church: 7 Distance Handicap. Sunday, with 14 comp* ting. Scores: Scores: 12 11 10 M 9 13 13 IT 134 HOLIDAY SHOOT J. Greenwood .. It 10 11 8 13 W 11 l:i 11 12 IS 133 Dr. Plnkertou ... I", 128 M. Anderson ..... 100 4< CAMDEN WILLOW ...... 12 12 13 Dr. J. Burlington. 15(1 94 GLEN Events 1 2 3 4 5 Roberts 9 12 13 IS 14 9 12 9 12S H. Cc,ulton ...... 100 59 H. B. T. B. B. T. 6 T 11. 9 IS 8 14 14 8 13 124, McCarty ... 21 25 4* IU«S ...... 20 23 46 H. B. H. B. H. B. H. B. H. B. B. B. Lengreke. 1&> 101 B. M. Thomson 4 25 4i 4-35 R. Greenwood . 13 12.1.1 12 10 10 11 89 11 W 120 C. Von Plum ...... 23 21 44, George ...... 21 22 43 4 24 87 WO 11 9 13 1H1 8 8 1» 113 T. Kelley ...... 150 92 Hlneltae J. HnKirltfaon. 1 25 1 24 1 24 1 22 20 22 !>1 95 F. R. Smith It 18 4} 6 25 P. S. Meyers .... 100 60 K. Holloway 21 21 42 Gillinjer .... W. B. Ogden.. 3 22 3 17 3 24 IS Ifl C8 S8 17 24 39 G. H. Martin.. 2 25 2 35 2 20 2 K IS 1.9 l>owns ..... 22 20 42 Releheir'r ... H 21 38 3 25' .89 H7 Horncr ..... C. W. Billings. 2 23 2 23 2 25 19 S2, S« !)6 Moulton ..... IT 19 .16 . . 3 Si :: 25 Ilofrman ... Holleck ..... D. I,. Culver 3 24 3 'is Us 21 83 97 Ossining's Holidayr Shooting Events 17 IT 3* K. UlKiriiKnn . 2 23 2 K 0 2.1 19 24 vr. 100 Springer ... 21 211 41 .Yfesftaner .... IS 16 34 Ossining. N. Y., Jan uary 2. The Ossining W. B. Cook. SI 20 41 1^ T. Ivealu .. 3 ?.1 :) Si .1 2t 3 2.1 18 19 S-; AS Wilde ...... 17 15 32 3 M 3 2.1 Gun Club's Xew Yea r's shoot found J. T. Lawrence ... 21 20 41 Farrell .1. F. James .. :; 81 3 21 1,1 10 80. 93 16 11 30 A. W. Church. 3 25 2 2Ci 5 K, :s 25 IS S4. llyland the star. Scolres: Totals .... Totals ...... 374. 92 100 4 ...... 26 C. F. HOTiey.. 8 25 (i 22 6 25 6 24 16 21 74 98 Events ...... 1 2 3 4. » Following are the scores of those who did not A. B. Hnbbell. 5 23 5 25 5 25 5 23 .... 80 100 Targets ...... 10 10 25 25 W qualif;: W. IMihaJlty. 6 25 8 25 ^ 25 « 25 16 1C 79 1«« .1. T. Hyland. 25 ..... CAMDEN Church ...... 11 12 23 9 7 33 23 10 C. W. Berner. 4 2.i 4 25 4 SI 4 25 17 20 82 98 C. G. Bllndrord. 0 ... 9 9 20 22 1« B. B. T. B. B. T. A. Kaiser ... 3 25 3 23 3 K 5 23 18 23 76 88 D. Brandrnh 1...... 6 8 21 E. F. Slear. 21 24 48 Slmkins . 17 18 35 A. Chandler . . 4 2o 419 4 IT 4 25 . . . 76 !»2 DU FONT'S NEW YEAR'S SHOOT J. C. Barlow. 4 ...... 7 8 IT F. Holloway 13 10 23 Evans ...... M 15 iH F. A. Baker... 4 24. 4 25 4 1» 4 23 .. .. 75 31 A. W. Hcmlrlckson.... W 9 13 17 J. BrandmbeJ-S 3 24 3 25 3 22 3 24 IS 21 Johnson .... 12 16 28 Wakeman .. 15 17 39 6 24' 84 '.IS 7 P. Dehner .. Kllng ...... 21 16 37 A. W. Currie.. 6 23 6 23 6 23 .... 76 100 Keen Contest for " "urfcey Prizes at Wil- Jones ...... 19 14 Kdward.* .., 20 19 89 A. E. Ranney. S 2,'t 2 25 2 22 3 23 19 21 K 93 mington Club's Traps. Cook ...... 23 16 I. Anthony 10 17 36 G. J. Corbett.. 2 33 2 21 2 24 2 23 1» 22 85 M Wilson High Scortr at Knollwood rfialmeirs ... RatclifTe ... 17 21 38 F. S. Low ... fa 3 25 6 24 C 28 18 19 74 91 Wilmington, Del., January. 2. The Du White Plains, N. D. F. McMahon ! S3 2 24 3 S4 1 28 SO 22 Y.. January 4. Th» M. Dehner . Mills ...... 2* 21 41 0 24- 86 94 Pont Trap Shooting C lub's Xew Year's shoot Knollwood County C ub's shoot yesterday* J. Taylor .. R. Bordeu . 1-9 20 39 C. Lyon ...... 0 22 0 33 1. 24 21 K IB 1C drew 71 entries. W. B'oord had high score J. M. Jones . . 6 22 6 21 « 1.7 6 19 .... furnished a victor in ] ". M. Wilson, who won C. R. Smith. W. Borden . 21 17 38 of the day with 47 a ad led Class A. T. E. the monthly1 cup eve it and the 100-target Cross ...... 33 Church .... W 23 40 C. Waldron . . 0 22 0 1.7 0 1« (I 22 .... R. L. Spotta.. 0 22 0 23 0 23 0 13 21 22 Ooremus won the pro fessional turkey, tieing handicap. Scores : TMctdle ..... 17 Bates 30 19 39 91 91 rl. 1j. Worthington w Prtostljr ..... 17 W. ,1. Smith .. 6 21 6 25 6 22 624. .... It8 »2 th 47 and winning on N. H. T. Fleming- .. 18 18 36 handicap. J. B. McH ugh won the miss and- N. H. T. Chew ...... 16 M 301 Lam b .... 19 15 34 C. Hats ...... 0 21 0 20 (I 17 0 20 .... 78 78 F. M. Wilson 69 16 S5 Miss M. Zira'n 51 24 75 W. H. Luckett 6 19 6 20 6 13 6 23 16 18' out with 10 straight. Scores : GLEN WILLOW 6 E. T. Fol ... 76 4 80 T. F. Wilcoi.. 69 4 7J 3. i. Phdan.. 6 13 6 in 6 21 8 19 . 50 744 CLA SS A W. H. Merrall 62 16 78 S. A. Megeath M 16 71 B. B. T. B. B. T. .1. A. Lawrence 0 Ifi 0 IS 0 ll> 0 15 53 Sh. Bk. Sh. Bk. F. Ccnklinc .76 0 76 Mathis . 11 !4 25i Wlenman .... 11 12 23 .1. Wilson .... 0 20 0 29 0 if « 20 21 21 »:: 83 Win. Foord ..... 50 47 W. G. Wood ..... 50 43 Krtieger 10 C. TruUlncer 6 10 16 H. Tule 0 19 0 2.1 2 19 2 ft! I« 17' »I 87 *\V. Edmanxon . . ."0 45 H. P. Carlon ..... 50 41 ficrliardt M 12 26 ('.. Tru'.linger . 12 13 R. SpotU. Jr.. 3 24 :i 24 3 19 3 21 IS 21 76 Si W. A. Simonton. 5" 45 W. Cojne ...... 50 41 Selinay Wins From Director Porter I'lmer ...... 10 19 20J Mrs. Moulton. 17 9 26 Ermts r Monthly Cup; 2 Club Trophy; 9 Ac- t.1. B. McHilgh . . 50 W C. T. Martin ..... 50 40 Beideman, N. J., Ja nu»ry 4. Selinay won *Profc«slonal. cumulation Cup: 4 Travert Island Trophj : ) rws- J. H. Minnick .. 50 43 J. T. lioberson ... 50 34 the Beideman Gun Clu ) honors on January 2f tance Handicap; 6 100-Tarset Scratch, won by G: S. Tucbton ...... 50 42 DU PONT WINS PKOM LA.VSDALB Lyrm : 7 10*-Targ«t Handicap total. with 89, beating Direc tor Porter by one tar- Poor weather conditions did not prevent CLA SS B get. Supt. Robinson a ud Dr. Jones tied with Du Pont Trap Shooting Club and Lansdalc Sh. Bk. Sh. Bk. 83. Scores: jun Club from- making a fine score at Wil- Sixteen in Bensonhurst Events F. R. Patzovfsky. 50 42 F. P. Ewlng ..... so sg Sh. Bk. Sli. Bk. mineton, Du Pont winning, 429 to 41J. A. Bath feeach, N. Y., January 2. Sixteen *\V. Tomlinson . . . .".0 42 T. W. Matiiewson. 50 SS Porter ...... 100 88 Dorp ...... 100 79 *E. M. Rons ..... '.0 41 t^- H. Bett3 ..... 50 ;;7 Robinson ...... 00 83 xriinar ...... MO 89 3. Richardson, for Du Pont, and F. S. Bcn- competed at the Bensonhurst Yacht Club's tHarry Reed ..... 3" w ler. for Lansdale, led their clubs with scores .1. f. Mas^hem ... 50 34 .Toned ...... !K> 8:t K.WIIT ...... 100 7J New Year's Day trap shooting yesterday. E. tD. S. Wood .... 50 39 Dr. A, Patterson.. 50 S* Shewn ...... 100 6S laliss ...... 10» 6« if 47. The home team managed to win by B. Magnus was winner of a leg on the month- N. E. Smith ..... 50 99 J. W, Mathewa , . M S3 Gilbert ...... 1M 82 KUar '...... ,... 10» M F JANUARY g, 1915 SPORTING LIFE 23 Those Shooters We Know A REAL GUN o at, he broke all but two, using a Remington NOT TOO PERSONAL, BUT JUST Pump gun and Nitro Club (hells. Second plaoe was a tie between E. A..Edmonson and B. P. PERSONAL ENOUGH Eemy, of Anderson, Ind., both shooting Nitro Club shells. They broke 137 of their quota of 150 targets. Gossip and Comment About Sports­ Frederick R. Long broke the scratch record of the season 'at the traps of the Bayside, L. men Whom the Lovers of I., Yucht Club, on New Year's Day, when, in a 100-target shoot, he demolished 95 of the Shooting Know !n Person or clay targets, hi? handicap of 5 giving him a perfect gross score. The scratch record hate Through the Medium of Fame. previously been held by Frederick W. Kent; who broke 94 out of a string of 100. John L. C. Smith New Designs With Hunter G. Deisler, with a handicap allowance of 12, returned the second best score, and Tracy H. With the ringing down of the curtain of Lewis and H. H. Shannon were tied for the One Trigger For TRAP and FIELD 1914, the Lock Haven, Pa., Gun Club closed third prize, the former winning in the shoot- one of the most successful years in the history off. t . -_ With the characteristics of the Thoroughbred written all over it. of the club, and the desire of the members This means it will win. Kindly let us mail you our new catalogue is that they could shake the hands of all their friends, and wish them a happy and prosper­ E. D. Rambo, of Maquon, Ills., shooting a showing perfect illustrations and descriptions of all grades. ous New Year. The- eleventh annual meeting Remington Pump gun. was high man with and complimentary banquet of this hustling 177x200, at a shoot of the Oneida, Ills., Gun Prices $25.00 to $1,000 up-State club will be held .at the New Com­ Club, on December 22. mercial Hotel, January 19, at which time a Manufactured by THE HUNTER ARMS CO. Inc., No. 90 Hnbbard St., Fnlton, N. T. vigorous campaign will be launched for the The Peekskill, N. Y... Gun Club's next regu­ 1915 season. It is the intention of the club lar shoot will be held at the club grounds on to hold its eleventh annual ,tournament on Thursday. January 14. Durl Spock and Bill August 4 and &, next, and the shooting fra­ Borden have arranged an interesting program. ternity can look forward to this tournament The list of prizes contains some very attract­ SPECIFY with much interest, as it premises to be Borne ive trophies. For the past few rears all shoot. shoots have been on stormy days. The weath­ er man has been appealed to for this occa­ Of the seven men who faced the traps of sion. Bay Yacht Club in its weekly Smokeless the Manhasset * Curtis's 6 Harvey Diamond phoot hear New York City, on January -8, when ordering your shells. It combines .all the advantages of Tvacy H. Lewis showed the best form. Be­ A Remarkable Shot sides winning the special 25-target trophy Hallfai, N. S.. December 29. Editor of "Snorting both bulk and dense powders without any of their disadvantages with a score of 23 on his handicap of 2, he I.lfe. I am writing you of an unuaual shooting feat won a leg far the yearly cup with the same which, I am sure, will interest my fellow - readers and VON LEfVGERKE & DETMOLD 200 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK bcore, and his ria.al scores showed him to be sportsmen of "Sporting Life." At my tome village. high scratch man for the day with a total of Rocklngham. a suburb of Halifax. George Stevens. a 82. D. A Steiner won the 10-target and C. resirlenl, and sportsman, shot at a flock of wild geese F. Winslow tile 15-target scratch shoots. The ming Tery low and the marvelow part of it was Maland, John, Jewell ...... 1550 1372 .8851) there were only 13 in the flock and he brought one Mahoney. D. H.. Fort Dodge ...... 200 172 .8600 GUNS, AMMUNITION leg for the inonthjy cup went to D. E. Smith. down with a bullet, a .38 Winchester. The rifle was a magazine one and carried 1-2 shots, and the. won­ Malllnger. W., Duncombe ..'...... 200 163 .8150 AND Twenty-five competed at Nutley, N. J., Gun derful part of it was tho bird wa* hit squarely In iralaii'l. Henry S.. Jewell ...... 690 44< .6463 Club, on New Year's Day, for two roasted the head. I can verify this, for I had It 111 my Mathrc. W. M.. Fort Dodge ...... 208 145 .7250 SPORTING GOODS Buckling pigs, presented by F. C. Hayward. hands. It was a magnificent specimen of goose., weigh­ Marsh, J. C., Deeorah ...... 200 M3 .7160 The donor won the prize himself. Hayward ing 10% pound), anil was «5 Inchw from tip of bill Mason. E., Lake View ...... iOO 145 .7250 refused to take the'pigs he himself offered, to end of tail, and one wing measured from butt to Martin. J. E., Coin ...... 160 132 .8800 J. B. Shannon Hardware Co. and they were raffled among the other con­ tip. 26 inches. Yours truly, F. C. RYAN. Mastiu, B. H.. Grundy Center ...... 150 95 .6333 testants, S. H. Dorr winning them. The !s7ew Mauck. O. K.. Wuhlngtoii ...... 300 S27 816 Chestnut St., Phil*, Ufina, and L. F. Maytag, L. B.. Newton ...... 2«0 19» Year's, Cup was won by D. A. Maynanl, Alien. Lake View ...... 65 46 .7076 Catalogue Sent lor the Asking. Rothwell captured the leg for the President's COMPLETE TRAP AVERAGES Mder. August. Gnmdy Center ...... 750 614 .8186 Cup. Merkley, C. Merle. Schaller ...... 130 123 .8333 Meyer. W. J. C., .Sioui City ...... 210 153 .7283 Secretary Thomas W. Davis announces that Continued from twenty-first page Metcalf, Russ. Ha warden ...... 1«0 143 .8837 the fh-st shoot of the yea;- 1915 at the White Hll.de. W. H.. Kari, ...... 45 3$ . 8688 Mead, C. N., Grceue ...... 2«0 HI .81)50 Plains, N. Y., Gun Club will be held at the Hliuklcy. B. I... Maquoketa ...... 670 .137 8313 Miller. .T. L.. Jewell ...... 50* ;97' .794» WANT, EXCHANGE, FOR SALE club grounds, Gedney Farms, White Plains, Boon. W. S.. Jcwe'.l ...... 49.50 47S4 .fl,VW Milhoume, B. T., Holsteln ...... «0 S.I .5833 Hoick, Roy C., Mnbjck ...... 715 573 SOU N. Y., on Saturday, January 9. Bus direct to Montgomery, E. W., Jewell ...... 200 188 .l»WO Advertisements of this character will be Inserted Tor the grounds will meet the 12.49 train from Hones. C.. Corrertlonvillo ...... 90 43 '5000 Monplasure, R. P.. Mason City ..... 130 121 .80(16 Hceau. W. D.. Sioux City ...... 1350 1126 's34ft Monpla.-nire. M., Mason CJty ...... 130 102 .6800 three cents a word. Remittance uujt b* tent Kith Grand Central. Program will consist of 100 Holvrg, O. }.. Kioto. City ...... no HO '6875 Moe, J. A.. Anamosa ...... 705 513 .7701 «opy. forma close Tuesdays. targets for the usual high scratch, and high Hiiltz. W. F., shelby ...... 4110 349 87"5 Moore. C. A., Slnux CitJ ...... 120 106 handicap "take-homo" trophies. Great prepa­ Holllster. G. A.. Ticonlc ...... 400 349 8733 Moore. Guy, Maquoketa ...... SOO 268 DOGS, BIRDS, ETC. rations are being made for tho "Chin Chin" Homer. Jno., Dewltt ...... 75 65 8666 Moeller. Harry A., West Side ...... 2 102 .6800 hassett Bay Yacht Club, of New York, an­ Hulsengn. Dave. Carnarvon ...... IflO 87 .8700 Nlchold, C...... 200 1F.9 .7!>50 Slchmltz. J. A., Storm Lake ...... 2400 2202. .01,73 nounces that the club will hold its seventh an­ Humphrey, H. I,.. Clarion ...... 14X1 83 .8300 Nlcoulhi, C. W., Algona ...... 20» 173 .863D Schulman, J. I., Spirit Lake ..... 200 155 .7750 nual amateur clay target championship of Hyland, VV. G., Des Moines ...... 900 748 .831,1 Xlchols, T. B.. Nlchols ...... iOO 181 .90.10 gcliell. Jack. Mason Illy ...... S75 290 .7733 Long Island Sound, on Saturday, January 9. Iveraon. Wm., Shelrton ...... 1^0 11:! .70112 Nichcli. H. C,., Waverly ...... 100 75 .750,1 Schmltt, P. Con., KV.nbeck ...... 750 636 .8480 The match, which will begin at 11 o'clock in .lain.. John It.. Davenport ...... 2450 229." .9367 Xlchols. W. D.. Tahir ...... 1.10 irs .0886 S< haeffcr, Theo. J.. Eagle Grove . «3» 499 .7920 the morning, will be at 100 targets at 16 Jackson. R.. Waterloo ...... 200 177 .88.10 Northey. H. G.. Waterloo ...... 17(10 H73 .8604 Sclimitt, K. C.. Durant ...... 200 1«8 .83*0 yards rise. Two sets of traps will be used, Jamesnn, Ben. Holbein ...... 3ft5 237 .7770 O'Briue. S.. Kenwood Park ...... 993 824 .8281 Schmltt, Otto C., Marshalltow-n . . 180 101 .5777 and the club will give trophies to the three Jeffrey. Root., Ames ...... 400 3*7 .867.1 O'Bovle, A. }.. Hornlck ...... 160 110 .8875 Bcrmttkloth, H. B., CorrecUonville 350 SSff .7371- Johnston. H. W., Pringar ...... 350 313 .8942 Olsoii. O...... 1*5 l>4 .6963 f-'chncckloth. B...... 470 417 high- puns of the day. The match is open to Johmon. L. A., Jewell ...... ^ 200 171 .8,150 OIs . L. S., Hampton ...... luO 181 .8733 Sclmyler, O. 1..., Schaller ...... 150 130 members of all recognized clubs on Long Johnson. John K.. Relnbeck ...... \530 45fl .8200 Oliver. G. E., Onawa ...... 401 338 .84:-") Krhneckloth. P.. Hulstein ...... 150 126 Island and the shores of Long Island Sound. Johnson. Curt. Tabor ...... 150 116 .773-; (Wrocge, F. C.. Tripoli ...... 35 18 .5428 Sciiuyler, ,1. K., (>.>ase ...... 150 106 The five high guns of each club will be con­ KaiLtaky. Joa.. Jr.. Fort Dodge .... 200 14J2 .8100 Owhorn, John C.. Sioux City ...... (i.10 568 .8738 gchwui. F. H.. Marion ...... 140 Mi . sidered its team and a prize will be given to KasUier, Henry. Ventura ...... 150 .5886 Otto. August. Wolcott ...... 130 ,13S .8866 Schlck. J. F.. Coin ...... 130 103 .6860 the team scoring the greatest number of Kautxky. Joseph, Fort Dodge ...... 1050 1S2!) .9S79 Patch. F. It., Haitley ...... MO :»! .8028 Scott, J. D., Maouoketa ...... 800 319 .7600 points. Entries should be sent to H. L. Hoyt, Kenning, Fred, Fonda ...... IfldO 857 .8570 Payton, Geo.. Centerrille ...... 200 180 .9000 Bcott, Jesse W.. Maquoketa ..... SCO 200 .8660 Jr., chairman of the trap shooting committee, Kennard, Venion, Deborah 50 20 .4DOU Paulmn. P. M.. Le Grand ..... 230 190 .84S1 Scott, L. F.. Maquoketa ...... 68'5 63* .9313 Port Washington, Long Island, before noon Ivessey. V. N.. Waterloo...... 200 I.12 .76') I Paulson, Gus. Holsteln ...... 60 -:o .7686 Scott, B. W., Nevada ...... 350 260 .7-128 on January 8. Kelster. X., Kargeut Bluffs .... 6CO 509 .848.! Parrott. P. F.. Aurelia ...... 100 64 .64«) Scripture. J. L., Clarksville ...... KM 76l> ,86,-S Kelster, P.. Sargent Bluffs ..... 6W 5:17 .8910 Pnge. R. W.. Grundy Center .. (iStlHl Scripture. J. L...... 200 1*3 .91.v> Ktlly. A. .7.. West Side ...... 200 149 .7450 Petersoti, John, Raiidall ...... 1750 1.166 .8013 foxe. H. J...... 1«0 99 .8IHX) The weekly class prizes at the Du Pont Keatlng, O. jr., Council Bluffs 1.1(1 II.1 .766U Peacock, J.. Sac City'...... 260 200 .7692 Kiiesan, W. D., Anamosa ...... 1300 11J7 .8900 Trap Shooting Club, of Wilmington, Del., Kelly. L...... 1311 94 .62i)li Peet. C. S., Mirtolle ...... 400 M6 .9000 Shear, Glen, Grundy Center ...... 1150 »56 .83M were, awarded on January 2 by the records Kemlall, C. C.. Marysvllle...... luO 108 .72M Petftrson", A.. Hnrnlck ...... 440 331 .7523 Shcpard, 51...... 100 71 .7100 made in the Philadelphia Trap Shooters' Keck. Jack L.. Ccnten'llle 130 118 .78M Petemon, Vincent I').. Orundy Center 200 i5« .78*0 Shnddow. Jack ...... 40« 363 .9M5 League matches, this giving A. B. Richardson Kessler, Ed. Soloii/...... 1130 976 .8487 Phllllpa. Jolui. Anamoaa ...... 130 83 .5533 Short, Kd. Cedar Kails ...... 820 736 .8.475 honors in Class A, with 47; Wm. Swayne in Keairaer. G. W...... 110 .81*1' Pltts, A., Humboldt ...... 30 IJi .4000, Phearou. H. !>.. Fonda ...... *W 34« .8650 Class B, with 48: J. W. White in Class C, Kilroy, Clias., Hampton ...... 159 104 Pipgras. Heniy, Holstein ...... '850 250 .7!43 Sharp. Elmer, Centerrille ...... 200 155 .T753 with 39, and W. C. Popp in Class D, with 34. Klrkpatrlck. H. C.. Tripoli ...... 3,1 18 Plpgras, A.. Holstein ...... 200 110 .5050 Shiifw, F. H.. Waverly ...... 150 113 .75S,) Kline, rtU8«cll. Spirit Lake ...... 4«0 .825* Post. Wm. ('.. Mxiucteta ...... 685 3«t> .KOfi Skinner, K. .(., DM Molne.) ...... 200 1,73 .8-650 Good scores featured the mid-weeklyweekly whitewh Kllnk. J. A., Pringar ...... 150 115 .7«6. Marshalltown 1SS1 1693 .8.539 Stearns. D. M., Iftimboldt ...... Wft 33!) .8-475 Bivel. firing from a 29-yards rise, Wiltbank rCratfl. J. H.. Anamosa ...... 1.10 !>7 R»von, A. H., I^mars ..... 201 166 .8300 Steege. Henry. Denver ...... 400 ."'33 .8310 from a 28. and Fisher from 30, grassed all Kubicheck, Wesley J., levra City . 800 268 R.ismussen. fl.. Tlconic ...... «« :»4 .6100 Stenerson, A. R,. Jewell ...... 950 827 .870.'. and divided the leading coin. Paul, Stec.ker, Kuehl. Wm.. Galva ...... MO 185 Rae, J. A.. Sioui City ...... 900 803 .8944 Stiffen wn, E-, Avcdale ...... 2S> 1O7 7880 Coyle. Hoffman and H. Greenwood tied for I.HmnriglH. C. E.. Algnna ...... 7270 Rake, H. O.. AlHa ...... 130 132 .8800 Stockliam, L., Maqnoheta ...... 300 215 .716B second place with 14 each. Lampright. H., Algona ...... 20 .56011 Reed, W. B., Derorah ...... 75 4T .6266 Storm, Ralph. Waterloo ...... "00 265 .88":: I/andes. R M., Clarksville ...... 20ft .9000 llermfts, O. A.. Waterloo ...... 350 414 .7527 Streeter. Geo. B., Maaon City 550 473 C. H. Bainbridje was the winner of the an­ Lane. Clirk A.. HumboWt ...... 400 .7275 Reimers. George. Ihirant . .. «00 344. .90(16 strawbrMge. .1. .T.. Vnlon .. 200 ISO nual open shoot of the Bereen Beach, L. I., Lander. George W.. Ul.eviHe .... 100 .7900 'Rolferri. Jr.hn. Sioux City . 320 ±W .7873 Stump. J. T.. Coin ...... 1.50 132 .8801 Gun Club on New Year's Day. The winner Lambert, R J., Iowa City ...... 60 .M33 Reimer. Jack A.. Manning . 24>> 153 .7630 Summcy. D...... 200 170 .8500 Lemke. W.. Hartley ...... 550 .7*30 Reynolds, R. R. UedflcUl . «0 "37 .&42.1 Sutlon. A. J.. Aurelia .... 1250 1136 .9t'SS took the event with a total of 43 out of a .SBO1) possible 50 targets, shooting from the 16- Lester. J. H.. Soi.th England .... 100 .8ISOO Reav, .Tamet*. Rermour ..... WO 118 .7739 Summy. C. E.. Prinshar .. 200 172 Lffge, Wlllie. Yetter ...... S50 .8285 Raed. R. A.. Walker ...... WO 780 .8670 Summons, L. 0.. Independence 70 17 .8714 vard mark. Then came D. D. Morell with a Lighter. O L., Mflneta ...... 550 ,8«90 Richardson. T. .T.. Onawa .. ISO 1»1 .S1S7 Suits, I* S., Malve-m ...... 150 94 .62(5 ; 42. shooting from the 18-yard mark. Dr. Unsley. V. E.. Belle PJalne...... 2CO .710(1 Rlslier. Robert. Manchester . OK) Ml .597 2 Sweet. C. A.. Belle Plaine . 800 725 Sauer, J. H. Hendrickson and J. H. Howard Ltvergood. C. W...... 43 .6000 Rice. Harr% P.. Holttein ...... BO 40 .5444 .Sweeny. G. D.. Matslialltown 200 157 . all had 41. !More than 30 gunners were on Lt£gcU. Milton, Sewal ...... 3.10 .7942 Rice. H. E., Aurelia ...... 360 301 .8600 Tartnan, F. C.. Nevada ...... 100 8?. .8500 the firing line. The day was excellent, and McBrlde. Cha«.. Belle Plaine 8#) .SK« Rlatine. .Tames O., Miquoketa ...... 3f>0 391 .7680 Tanan. J. H.. Denlson ...... 330 289 .?*?.-. all the scores were good. McBrlde, L.. Relic Plalne ...... 200 .8150 niatlne, W. G...... 50 13 J400 Taylor. G. L., Sioux City ...... 1350 1220 MrClure, R. L.. Sioux Oily ...... 40 .S.100 RirTiey. Wm.. What Cheer ...... start 2B07 .*33 1 Te*ts. H. C., Keota ...... 400 "39 .847.'. Although the day was very cold and windy, McCwller. S. W., Washington ...... 200 .8350 Rohner. S. J...... "...... 200 i«t .8200 Thielhorn. C. W.. Sac City ...... 3.10 282 making high scores scarce, the Indianapolis, McBrven. L. S.. PoBUllle ...... 600 .Wlf! Rober. O. A., Manning .... 730 62* .8873 Thompson, A.. Sioux .City ..... ISO 16 Ind., Gun Club held a lively shoot on Decem­ McGowan. Will J., Clear Lake ..... 550 .7S09 Ruse, Herman, Postville ... .85«0 Thomaa. Arthur, Vlntrm ...... 320 273 ,8S.-,L 'l9. E. A. Kdmonson, of Clayton, Ind., MrlntoBh. W. B.. Wellman ...... 400 .7675 Roval. Paul, T'nion ...... <>.T30 Thomas, Dr. H. H., Decorah ... 730 635 .8465 ber McKinney. L.. Sioux City ...... 200 .6800 Hnss. A. W., Williams ...... 450 393 .8711 Thompson, Walter. Mason City MO 778 .81SK and Dr. O. F. Britton, of Indianapolis, made McKcnzie. K. H.. Sioui City ...... 600 549 .!»'«> Root. F. G..vVentura ...... ISO 13ft .tf.if Thareton, C. A.. Onawa, ...... 400 315 .8«r, very creditable scores of 89x100, the former McLeort. F. E.. Coin ...... 1» 111 .7400 Rotwerelt. TVo. T.. Clarion ...... 100 83 .8-"ro ThurgUm. J.. Onawa ...... 4(10 338 .8400 using a Remington Pump gun and both shoot­ McMillan. O. M.. Blanchird ...... 1.50 83 ..VMS RcAvlrtte. G. F., Grundy Center .... 3-50 235 .B714 Tolcn, W. H.. Fort Dodge ..... 2959 2715 .9103 ing Nitro Club shells. Again, on December McXemey. S.. Coin ...... 150, 111 .7400 Hunker. O. G...... M ?,-, .70fO Tovvneer.d. .1. H.. D?? Molnea ..... ICO IS.i 67">0 23. the weather conditions were very bad. Madison. Chas.. Belle Plaine ...... 200 178 .8 Riltenbeck. F. W.. Maquoketa ...... 150 113 .73M Tobin. II. D.. Vlntoii ...... 320 2.17 .80.-1. Baking Dr. Hickman's score of 144x150 un- Madsen. H. B.. Mason City ...... 460 313 .7622 njissell. L. E.. Blanciard ...... ISO 140 .9SS3 Travis, Lee. Gruudy Center ...... 330 2S6 .81,711 «uslly good. Out ol the first 75 targets shot Mansmitb, I., Arnolds Park M» 147 .T35» Rupe, L. E., M9lKra ...... IfiO 120 .(009 Tiwin. B. B., Cedar Rapids .... 100 M 24 SPORTING LIFE AND PROFESSIONAL THE 1914 TRAP SHOOTING AVERAGES WITH 'steel. where steel belongs" Factory Loaded Shells The mperioT skill of Mr. WooHolk Hend«rson and his equally superior sranunition, which were the sensation of the 1914 Grand American Handicap, have very consistently scored another great victory. Mr. Henderaon LEADS ALL AMATEURS AND PROFESSIONALS in the 1914 averages with the fine percentage of 96.63. Three out of first five high ama­ teurs used Peter» Shells, also winner of seodnd place used them for more than half of his shooting. Among; the professionals, Mr. L. H* Rcid, formerly of Ohio, but now located on the Paciac Coast, WINS THE HIGHEST HONORS WITH 96.44. He has also won the ' Pacific Coast High Professional Average THREE SUCCESSIVE YEARS. A FITTING CLOSE FOR A YEAR OF Peters VICTORIES, Including The 1914 GRAND AMERICAN . . . 98 ex 100 from 22 yds. The 19 1 4 Amateur Championship, Single Targets 99 ex 100 " 16yds. The 1914 Amateur Championship, Double Targets 90 ex 50 prs. " 16 yds. v All Won by Mr. Henderson with PETERS Shells WOOLTOLK HENDEESON The Five Big Honors of the Year All Bagged With the (P) Brand L. H. REID

f New York: 60-62 Warren St.. T. H. Kelter. Manager. I San Francisco: 583-585 Howard St. J.S. French, Manager. THE PETERS CARTRIDGE COMPANY, Cincinnati, OHIO. L Ntw Orleans: 321 Magazine St.. Lee Omohundro, Manager.

Trvniont ...... - . UM 81 .I'M 151* AVERAGES FOR SINXiLE TARGETS Crosby. W. R., O'Fallon. Ilk...... 7240 696* .9601 State tournaments registered ...... »9 Trout. Gfl». F.. ManuokaU ...... 300 262 .1735 AMATEURS Cieiruan, U S., Aberdeen, Md. .... 5230 5017 .9592 Tournaments registered in Canada ...... 14 Tryboro, E. S., Rtinton ...... 150 Ml .6 S^5<. Bke, Prt. Hark, Honxr. Alton, Ills...... 4450 4C«T .K88 Toumamauji canceled by reuuut and not .' 150 104 .6933 Turner, Xeil, Clarinda ...... Henderson, Wooifolk, Ix>iin«t«i, Ky.. 2040 19«1 .»;63 Taylor, John R-, Columbus, O. .... 50104809 .9580 c/-unted ...... 1J ...... 75» 818 .8213 Tyler. J. E., Anamosa Huotley, S. A., OrnaJia, Xeb...... rssN) 75*S .0052 Hawklhs. .T. M.. BaWmore, Md. ... 4»80 6«W .9555 Targets trapped ...... 4US0.694 Ulmer. John ...... > .. 290 1*5 .7*50 we .8101) King. R. A., Delta. Colo. .:...... 3505 3S74 .9«i6 Holt, E. R., Moot«omery. AU. .... J680 2532 .9r.54 Average number of targets trapped Van Dtrveer. G. O., Waverly ...... \W> 81 tournament ...... 15,2TI Walker, H. O.. Rtnrm I^ke ...... 350 313 .8511 Lewis, Bart, Auburn, Ul«...... 9550 3414 .9»lfl (ilbbs. H. D., Union City, Tana. ... 3040 2901 .9511 Mo...... SS»0 3042 .9506 Average entry per tournament: Gallon, T. B., Belle PlaJne ...... W> 68 Boon. \V. S.. JoraU. la, ...... W30 +734 .95B3 KllUm, Art., St. Lo»b, Amateurs ...... 45.*J Walton. HL D.. Belle Plaine ...... KO t38 3W* .*SS Storr, K. H.. 'Rldimond, Va...... 3390 3232 .9M4 Kewcorub, Chas. H., Ptilld'a, Pa... 3»& .9498 Professionals ...... 6.4T Ward. J. J., Wellman ...... MO 297 ...... 36W IS4SJ .9555 Bills, F. G.. Chtca«o. Ills...... 37903600 L»l Beum. Wator S., EaterU, Pa, H. D., Atlanta, Ga, ...... 3350 317» .9480 Xumber of tournament* given In each State; ramber Warner. W. A.. Coin ...... 130 Rldley, Wm.. What Cheer, la...... S»*0 2907 .9535 Freeman, Webber, Nick. Waterloo ...... ^.. . 2470 2066 .836* Krwer, G., Sadnald. 8. D...... 3690 3HS8 .94«3 of targets trapped In each State; and average entr» .8125 Bruns. R. H.. Brookvtile. Ind...... StW :M«» .»f*l 2O53 .9460 l«r State. Wehrte. J. 0.. \Vdln»n ...... 400 3JS All.. . 207:. 1«<* .tVM Topperwsin. Mil. A., San Ant'o, Tex. 2170 36 .7200 Uvinoton, J. K.. SpringvUle, A. A_ Delta, Pa...... 2050 1039 .94.-.S Xo. of Xo. Targets Arerage Entry. Weiwter. H. U. Anamosa ...... 50 Jonea. W. H.. Ma«Hi. Ga...... K-iOO 2101 .W«2 Sommers. Wcatrwhead, Fred. Tabor ...... 150 125 .8333 Blehl, F. C., Tacoma. Waeb...... 36« S428 .945« st«'«- Tour. Trapped. Ama. Prof. .S46S Wrirtt, F. 9.. South Walaa, N. Y.. 3S66 *46 .»433 3121 .W2G Alabama ...... 3 WMUierbead, R. 7.. Tabor ...... ISO 1.37 Blj. ... 3S5« i+OS .9426 H»lBMn«n, F. H.. Wajlrintton, D. C. 2O50 50,945 29 2/3 7 lit +47 .78(2 Urajwr, F. A.. (.Maer Park. H. C.. 1» Graace, His. .. 5700 53«8 ,94!7 Arizona ...... 3 S6.170 16 1/3 \VettlMf.' Fred. Niehols ...... , (TO Foord, Wm.. WlUningum. Dtl. .... MM 2»23 .9499 Kirkwood. Wetlleaf. Wm.. Xli-hols ...... 1500 133» .SJS6 Young. C. A.. Surinefleld. O...... 0498 3*1 .9400 Arkansas ...... g 78,305 SO 1/3 .8483 Noel, J. H.. Nashville, TWB...... 2*Lir> ^!54 .9B1M California ...... 7 Wella. J. E.. Washington ...... , SCO Ml ...... *4(KI H:Ii 167.000 4« 5/7 7 2/T 48» .87*7 Kennleott. H., Bitinston, HU. 3370 3T2.7 .9:-»7 Canada ...... 14 Welch, Gfo. E.. Hartley ...... 550 Wblte, J. P., Watertown, S. R ... 8350 :H)50 .IK'Ht Cioodrlch. C. U. AtlanU. Ga, ..... 41 3/14 Wclker, A. R...... ,100 78 .76»9 Morran. D. J., Salt Lake do'. UUh TO3G 3689 .9374 Colorado ...... 6 50.'090 33 .9257 Hall, AJleo. Altentown. Pa, ...... 2995 281l> .9:583 3562 .9373 Connecticut ...... 6 WeJch, Frank R.. Aurelia ...... , 350 3H .... 25(W 2:4*5 .9380 Birstow, D. G.. JUUJM.S City, Mo... 3»»0 8*. 110 83 1/3 7 2/1 . 150 1»7 .7133 Richardson. A. B., Doier. Det Mjicon. Ga...... 4550 4fie2 .9:ai7 IHflaware ...... 2 34.000 WredrU. R. J.. Clarion ...... Troeh. F. H. Vanooorer, Wash. ... 24:» 1J78 .937* Hurf, Walter, 73 1/3 15 Weruier, Ji P.. Clarinda ...... 150 HI .!»66 Wfrfidworth. A. W., Spokane, Wash. 26«0 2491 .»:«! District of Columbia 1 5,745 45 T .8750 Jahn. John R.. D»%-oDDort la...... S4SO 22* .93S7 .9349 Florida 0 White. W. B...... 1M ITS 2200 2080 .9363 Ar«ar. Neaf. Plainfleld, N. J...... 8870 586S 150 1«3 .6866 Hart. 1. W., Dresden. Can...... H., lioselle Parl(. X. J.. 5S75 5033 .934."> Georgia .. 1 Wlcaiuan. Fred, Ft. Atalnson ..... Gunning, C. A.. Longmont, Colo.... 20S6 1M7 .9S60 Sterms. H. 31,240 56 ii Wllllami. H. R-, Prlnghar ...... 9«0 737 .7677 l>ar*n, W. B.. Portland. Me...... 5360401-5 .!ttl4 Idaho . .. 3 61.485 34 1/3 7 2/» TO 3» .5371 Httlkw, H. W., Diyton. O...... 2»jO S9M .Itfj* .... 3i»D S5«8 .9!B7 Illinois .. 23 Wilder, H. E., Fort Dodge ...... Hummell. Chas.. Iji Porte City. la. 3700 3159 .flR4« Cuirtlll. R. D.. Mankato. Minn. 289,833 42 9/10 5 7/14J WillUmson. I. S.. Sewal ...... MO 298 .8ol* Poftoil. H. E., San Francisco. Cal. 4443 4M9 .9:134 Indiana .. 1J 117.075 33 4/5 8 1/J 130 135 .8333 Couts. J. F.. Jr.. San Dh«o. Cal... 7270 CT96 .K4i Williams. W. W., Coin ...... ",»M »50 .9344 Maxwell, Geo. W.. HasJings, Xeb. .. 5235 488,1 .9:f27 .. -S3 3"O.DSO 43 1/5 5 1/3 ISO 111 .TMO Vamer. B. W.. Adam.-. .Veb. 3MO 2S41 ,9:'.24 .. 10 WlUlame. Alfred W.. Tabor ...... Palntor, Geo. B.. Pitlslmrzh. Pa.... ITSn MB* .K:a» Marshall. T. A,. Kelthsburj. Ills. ... 109,405 38 V10 6 2/5 Williams, O. X.. I.ake City ...... 750 «79 ,8',»3S Ford, O. X., Sa.n .lose. Cal...... 2380 2219 .032:! Kentucky ...... 10 87.290 29 5 3/l» 1700 1397 .8217 McMahon, 1». F.. New York. N. Y. 2:;«^.31»4 .9W) 5130 4WH .9352 I-ouislana ..... Wltrj. L. W.. Waterloo ...... Uvon. Geo. U.-Durham. N. C...... KVO 2TS1 .932(7 1>».V. J. S.. Cincinnati. O...... '.'. I 37,423 31 1/2 7 1/J Wolxiak, Loo, Mason lily ...... 550 376 O'Brien. Edw.. fnorenue. Kail. .... 42503960 .9:U7 Maine ...... 18.000 40 7 150 119 Coburn, C. !>., Mei-hanicbburl, 0.... 'i'XA W9b .%?i4 Maryland ...... Workman. J. H.. Hoistein ...... 20801003 .etiver, (l>lo. 2100 1955 .Kiflil Massachusetts .. Woodford. R. D...... We*. R. J.. BrowrwriUe, Pa...... 2100 19W .MSI Rliikel. H. C.. Minneapolis. Mlnn... .. S 76.285 33 7/8 1 1/t Wygle. J. A., Clarksville ...... 1250 1050 .84,72 Glorer, Sim. Rochester. X. Y...... 3270 3O43 .930." Michigan ...... t 87,105 72 1/3 5 ! / 2800 3506 .8051 Hall, Wm. HL, Maj-BTllle, Ky...... 2S26 S165 .»ai« Minnesota ..... Tearem. A. I*. Eagle Grove ...... Okla, 2S50 'AK5 »2*l Slenr. E. F.. Ollingwood. N-. J.... 3S86 :442« .9302 .. 13 126,055 3T 5/12 3/4 400 343 .1500 Fisher, t. V., Oklaliuma aty. S.. New York. X. Y.. 3725 3471 .820:) Mississippi ..... Young, Ed ...... Koeh. F. C., Philllpsbunr. O...... 4WO 4O75 .9261 \Vcllre, Harry .. 4 06,8(0 26 Irt 3/4 Keefe, Harry, Denver, Colo...... 2080 U131 .9283 Missouri ...... 12 1*5.730 3« 2/3 PROFESSIONAL Osliorn, G. L., lirookline. Mass. ... 2450 22S?> .M61 Montana ...... 4.t>95 3 .9279 Nebraska . . ... O'Brien. P. H.. PorUantl. Ore...... 2205 2037 .oaw Chapin. H. G., llrookneld. Mass...... 8 99.460 39 3/8 GUHert, Fred, Spirit Lake ...... 3800 3317 Minneapolis. Mlnn.... »420 5rt51 .9269 Nevada "...... 2 32,485 2650 2i39 .8149 Darts. I^ H.. Bewrly, Mass...... 'MIXO «)19 .9->>ti lllukes-, J. E.. 30 1/2 5 i/a Klggs, F. R., DM Molnee ...... Heikes. R. O.. Dayton. O...... 27502549 92(50 New Hampshire .. 1 12.800 51 4 Wbitney. Fred C.. Des Molne« .... S700 2*53 .7710 Tolen, W. H., Fort Dodse, la. .... 2950 27IS .9203 26SO 24St .9268 Jersey .... Ind. ... SK4 2300 .9180 Hml, It. C.. &M Frandseo. Cal .. New 4 102.043 »8 1/1 14 1'ilmonson, C. A.. CUyton. P. J.. Portland. Ore. .... 38SO 3596 .93>S 0 Powers. Henry, Atlantic aty. N. J. 4110 1M6 .9173 Holohan, la, .... 2KOO 2203 .9175 Gilbert, Fred. Spirit lake. la...... 3S(10 3S1T .925.; New York ...... 17 K 2/5 'i */§ Schroitz. J. A.. Storm Like, 5S40 ,".90 .52C9 Carolina ..... 2 INTERSTATE^ 2000 RECORD Shaw. A. M., De.lmont, S. D...... BOO 20.M .815* Barber. K. R.. Minneapolis. Mlmi... -Vorth 108,864 57 1/2 w I960 .9H9 DonnePy. H. J., Guthrie. Okla. .... 38SO 3579 .9234 North Dakota ...... 7 62.495 27 5 1/7 Piitnam. S. W.. FiJchburs, Ma*. .. S175 Sebwartz. Ben., Houston. Tex...... 3225 2,<*72 .9215 Ohio ...... 14 Slioop, H. B., HanlMjiirs. Pa...... 3225 S»50 .9147 443.395 103 6/7 8 2/T Official Compilation of Amateur and Pro­ Eastman. F. K... Indliinapolis. Ind.. 32*0 29(4 !92(X> Oklahoma ...... 6 122.463 M 1/3 8 1/8 Gior»e. M. F.. Monroe, Ta...... 2075 18»4 .9127 2S40 2152 .91M Oregon ...... 2 Austin. J. T., Monroe, La...... 1195 2367 .D121 Hlrachy. H. C.. Minneapolis. Minn.. 100,595 01 1/2 15 1/2 fessional Records Tally With "Sporting Ranks, E 4i217 .91*7 Pennsylvania ...... 32 392,095 4(7 7/8 6 7/l» HlnshaiT, B. C.. Si^rlt Lake. la, ... 2900 2»4« .9103 ...... 0 Life's" ... 34CO 30W .0100 Hardy. A. H.. Denver. Colo...... 2180 W98 .9165 Rhode, Island Frink, J. S.. Worthington. Mlnn. 3450 31«1 .9163 South Carolina ..... 0 Wlhlon. R V.. (hcaham. Ore...... 390« J.V1S .910" Head. .T. L., Mobcrly. Mo...... The record of those amateurs and profes­ Fox, T. H., Lynrhburg. Va...... 15504159 .9140 South Dakota ...... 9 82,550 30 1/5 5 4/» Clarlc. Jay. Jr.. Worrater. Mass. .. 3'.2» 1927 .908:1 W.. Chicajo. Ills...... 2060 1882 .9135 Tennessee ...... 1 sionals who have shot at 2000 or move targets Blunt. J. A.. Greensboro, Ala...... ail;0 UWfl .9072 Ma«cy. R. 26.625 55 13 in Interstate registered tournaments and also Chamberlain, W. n.. Columbus, O... 3S95 .1369 .9117 Texas ...... 1 13.0M 22 10 Konvullnka, Joe, Mason dty. la.... ItfWi J26R .W72 22.3S .9110 1 the averages of the contestants at double tar­ D. T.. N>w York. N. Y. .... 2840 jriT* ''.W63 Cndrtallarter. Tf. W.. Decatur. Ills... 2450 Utah ...... 28.220 46 5 I>««Jly. 3S4O 3491 .9091 Vermont ...... 2 gets at subsidiary handicaps based on two C-ochers. S. M., Plilladelphia, Pa... 2170 I!*,'. .9055 T>antel. E. M.. U-nchburg. Va. .... 20.055 20 6 I'/J Stannard. W. D.. Chicago. Ills...... 5000 45+1 .9083 Virginia ...... 7 162.270 60 4/T 9 4/T tournaments as a minimum, are here ap­ Muncy, Jt, Iowa City. la...... 2Bu yill .9(K« Olson. G. A.. Sioux FaJls, S. D. .. 2VOO 109S .9(181 Washington T9.630 44 8 pended. They are furnished by the Interstate Grucb. Geo.. Wetmore. Kan. 2K50 2128 .»I55 West Virginia ...... 4 Ivallance, J. B.. Jr.. HuntTn. W. Va. 227". 2C-.V> .9038 Barr. J. M.. Indianapolis, Ind. .... 30.7S5 18 3/t 5 J/4 ' Association. While "Sporting Life" has al­ Graham. E. S.. Ingleside. Ills. .... 2000 1S07 .9035 ..... 9 151.960 86 1/9 ready published these averages a month ago, Cildwell, J. F.. Concordla. Kan. .. 3000 1804! .9030 6 4/9 ...... 2260 2640 9028 Gross. D. D., Kansas. City. Mo.. ... 4COO 4234 .9008 Wyoming .... 2 54.060 17 1/2 5 they appear again for the purpose of keeping Snow. J. L., Boston. Mass. 209« 18S1 .9030 Clay. T. H.. Jr., Austeiltu, Ky. ... 3000 1.S04 .9020 SiMay, A. B.. Boston. Mass...... this present series of records complete. .... 2075 lS«fi 9H92 Hnlohan. Guy E., I»s Angelee, Cal.. 402i 362O .8993 Total ...... 314 4.780.6M 4.5 4/5 « 2/5 Herrold. D. A.. Harrlsburfi. Pa. 2895 2«n .89M "Sporting Life's" averages presented no ma­ DoK Fanning. J. S., \cw York, X Y. ... 4>580 4118 S991 Hinkle. J. R.. Oklahoma City, Okla. 3410 SOW .S95S Amas. Profs. being in the fourth place of the decimal. The Ycarois, A. !<.. Batrie Grove, la. ... 29MI WOS 8fl51 Average entry per tournament in 1908 27 1/5 4 4/5 Interstate Association doe« not carry its fig- St."trthcrfl, H. T.. \\1nohe8ter, Ky.... 3025 J70S .8942 Carter. Geo. L., IJncoln. Xoh...... 225f 2MS 8fi(« Average entry per tournament in 1909 23 l'/2 nring b«yond the fourth place, while "Sport­ Kyre, H,. PWladeVnhla, Pa...... 2£>i»5 2^19 .8f36 Bnwman. Wm., Denver, Colo...... 27M 244.9 8938 Average entry per tournament In 19H) 22 3/10 7^29 .8931 5 3/1$ ing Life" gives the shooter the benefit of the FjWjerti, John, Buffalo. N. Y...... ,>i!5 "225 'sflGl Hommond. W, M.. Wllmington. Del. 787(1 Average entry per tournament In 191tl> 30 2/5 6 1/H> Martin. Dr. (i. u.. Nb» York, N. Y. 2030 18t,r. '»«91 Jcnlyn. W. A.. Wilmlngton. Del. ... 3000 2679 8930 Average entry per tournament in 1912 35 1/5 6 2/5 fifth place if more than a half. The averages Dldtey. O. R.. Rostnn. Ma.*...... 5240 4C07 .RMfi follow: Cochran. Oeo., RixlSeltl. Pa...... 20f,(i 1«19 .SS7.-) Average entry per tournament in 1913 45 2/5 7 !,/!» Brm»ii. W. I'., Minneapolis. M1nn... 3**OO 2ff« .88R8 Terry. Jos.. Wilmington. Dol...... 2S75 2104 .8858 Average entry per tournament In 1!>H 45 4/5 6 2/5 1914 AYHBAGBS FOR DOUBliE TARGETS Hollodnv. O. J.. Indianapolis. Ind.. 2010 17711 .8810 Ojfilvie, Harry, Llndsuy. (*al...... 2730 -J4!f, 'jtft4(l FOR COMPARISON AMATEURS niurch. A. W.. 1'ort Chester, V. Y. 27M) 246(1 SXSS IViree. D. W.. Kansas city. Mo. ... 2lr>0 l&M .8WJO Shot. B*OL Pet Oll»er, Vincent, Philadelphia, Pa... 280.'. 24711 SS.77 Wlieeler. G. M.. Brun»wlcl;. Me. ... 3440 3l S72S Different contestants In registered WettlMf, Wm.. Xlchols, la, ...... 168 126 .8400 Dnnald. T. J.. Felicity. O...... S!:>0 ingg 8826 SirUer..!^ J.. PiUsbnrsh. Pa...... sow as.'i9 .87M tournaments ...... 7014 784t King. R. A.. DeJta, Colo...... 1S« 123 .8200 Zleftler. F. M., Allentown, Pa...... »4» 2l.r> 's«(» Cavity, Tnos., Xa.ahville. Tenn. .... 331 Hiirrln!". W. D.. 'Minneapolis, Minn.. 23SO 2053 8rlnn. 36^<1 S983 .8178 ' Kelsej. Tf, D.. But Aurora, N. Y... 160 10» .6S6B BUnn, C. P.. Bnaton. Ma«...... 2R*n l«\«o 84*1 r>oremu:i, T. T,.. Wilmlnrrflm. Del... 2350 1A39 .8173 States in Next Week's Andrwvs, ISMO, Spirt^nburg, S. C.. ISO 9'J .8200 I^ra«l. li. C,. Kansas City. MM 's4S3 Lednum. >". T.. Chicaffo, IKs...... 3OOO 242(1 9086 ' Wim»ms. B. S.. Nashville, Tenn. ... 150 »3 .6133 Ford. K. C,.. Phlladrlphia. Pa. .... 2275 1918 84M Pratt. J. F., Philiulelphla. Pa...... 3255 2S30 8079 I I«ahy. D. T.. New York. N. Y. .... ion .i9 .590O Kousa, J. P.. New York. \, Y...... 3605 :i«7S .8398 Keller. H. A.. New York. X. Y. .... 1210 W82 S063 ! Averages Omnor. A. C., Sprtnrneld, Ills. .... 150 88 .5866 Webber. Xic*. Waterloo. la...... 5470 ions 83«1 Whitncy. Fred C.. Des Molnn, la... 3700 2853 77U) Wiiians. H. E.. Rellerille. Ilto...... 22nO 1577 .7188 In the next issue of "Sporting PROFESSIONALS VSado. F. r>.. Boise. Idaho ...... 2AK 21$ THK SPKKAD OP TOURNAMENTS will be published, these embracing ManwU. G«o. W.. HasUnjs. Neb... ISO 10* .»res fVll, R. G.. PWladelphia. Pa...... 21SO J7(s; .?3]« That trap shooting made great material some of the largest States of the Union Gnrntn. U S.. Aberdeen, Md...... 100 g« .SSW Hofrman. S. S.. narrislnirs. Pa. ... 34AO 1W2 .S.TOO Foster. Sam S.. Maeon City. Ta, ... 3300 i.Vi-4 .S238 strides in the 1914 season is best indicated from a trap shooting standpoint. These Marshall, T. A.. KeiUisburf. Ills. ..100 86 .8«» by the appended statistics, which cover the States are as follows: nraham. J. R., Influide. Ills...... 100 8-2 .S200 BitterlinK. J. C-.. Allentown. Pa. ... 2., San FranHsM. Cal.... 2J.50 1T:W 8074 operations of registered tournament system in "Kansas Michigan Spenear, Chis. G., St. I-oula. Mo. ... 100 R2 .S2W> every State. The records follow: Massachusetts rrnsby. W. R. O'Fallon. Illy...... SflO li'.7 .7850 Morristm. J. I.. Brownsville. Pa. ... 1*30 21 .IS .80S! Kentucky Minnesota Nebraska Taylor. John R., rolumbus, O...... 100 78 .7800 Thomplwn, O. D.. Brovni5»1He. Pa... 3230 1704 .7675 Different trap shooters who took part in rog- Louisiana Mississippi Nevada Young, C. A., Sm-incfleld. O...... 10ft 77 .7700 PnOFESSIONAUS istereri tournaments ...... 7,8*9 Maine Missouri revjleterfd ...... '314 New Hampshira Dickey. O. R.. Boston. Mass...... Wfl 69 .6»M Shot. Bke. Pet. Tournaments Maryland Montana New Jersey Hawkiiw. J. M., Baltimore, Md. . .. 101 «7 .6700 Reid. L. H.. Seattle. Wash...... 2283 214« .9644 Tournaments registered under "old policy,'* 68 , I. E., Wllmintton, IM.... 1» M .«3M Spencer. Cbaa. G , Sit Louis, Mo. ., 5700 5491 .9633 Tournaments contributed to ...... ,..,..»,. *u*