BALL, TRAP SHOOTING AND GENERAL SPORTS.
Volume 44— No. 22. Philadelphia*., February II, 1905. Price, Five Cents. SPORTING UCFE. February ii, 1905,
was done with the Phillies, and aa catchers been possible for us to break into the first went there were none better." division. Do you think that the team will IN HIS LAST HOME. have the same luck in the summer of THE OLD CONTRACT. The remains of "Fergy" Malone reached O©BRIEN OVERTURE. 1905? I don©t. A little strength at two Philadelphia from Seattle on the 28th ult., places in the early part of the year would and on Jan. 31 the funeral took place from have put the Brooklyns near the top, in the old home, at 2944 Gennantown ave stead of trailing along behind the other INTERESTING RELICS OF A BY- nue. The majority of the players who THE POLICY OF THE NEW ASSO teams. Hanlon knew that, but it was im were contemporary with Malone have long possible to get the players which were GONE AGE. since gone over the range, others have CIATION PRESIDENT. needed to fix up taken up their habitat in other cities, but THE WEAK SPOTS. there were still left a snfficient number to We could almost have got along with ama make a brave showing at the ceremonies teurs in preference to the men who were Some 0!d=Time Agreements Used in which marked the great catcher©s exit from He Will be the Executive of the signed with us, and nobody knew that bet the game of life. Among the veterans pres ter than the man who has handled baseball ent were Al. Reach, Dick McBride, Levi in this city for so long. Next year we.have Times When Even the Greatest Meyerle, Charley Fulmer, George Bradley, Whole League and Not the Chief got players who can do no worse, and we Terry Connell and Henry Boyle. Father think that they will be able to do a great Players Drew Small Salaries and Coghlan, of the Church of Our Lady of of a Faction; and Will Strive to deal better. Combine them with the old Mercy, Broad street and Susquehanna ave stock which remains with the Brooklyns nue, a life-long friend of the dead catcher, and I tell you that we shall have better Were Burdened by Restrictions. delivered the sermon. He paid a splendid . Make a Good Record For Himself. ball than we did, and I think we will play tribute to his worth as a man and a player, ball that will make the teams in the first and commended the game which he had division respect us from the drop of the Cleveland, O., Feb. 3. "Buttons" Briggs, done so much to develop. The interment SPECIAL TO SPORTING LIFB. flag. There will be no such record of .vic was in New Cathedral Cemetery. tories on the part of the Giants against*the the veteran twirler on the staff of the LOCAL JOTTINGS. St. Paul, Minn., Feb. 1. Joseph D. Chicago National League Club, is the pos President Shettsline has cut the reser O©Brien. the new president of the Ameri Brooklyns as there was last summer. It sessor of-some valuable old vation string that held Bill Douglass to can Association was in rown last week will be be harder sledding for all the teams documents in the way of the Phillies. He has sold Bill©s release for going over the books of the in the National League which finished in contracts of the Chicago $500 to the St. Joseph (Mo.) Club, which Association with Mr. M. J. the first division in 1904." club players back in 1884, will use him as manager-captain. Kelly, chairman of the THE TAYLOR CASE. when Anson, Williamson, Connie Mack says George Edward Wad- Board of Directors. In According to Ban Johnson the Taylor Kelly, George Gore, Sun- dell is not as black as he is painted, but talk with local people Mr. case is to come up at a meeting of the day, Flint, Pfeffer, Gold- he will never be mistaken for one of O©Brien stated that he con National Commission which is to be held smith, Dalrymple and Raphael©s cherubims. sidered it a great honor to in New York at the same time as the others of that famous Bransfield has kept down his weight this be president of the Ameri schedule meeting of the National and world-beating aggregation winter by playing billiards. He is over can Association, and that American League. The Taylor case has were in their prime. He joyed with the deal that brings him to this he hoped to do his work in gone so far that it is likely something will -also has a contract between city. such a way that no finger have to be done to dispense with it for the Chicago Baseball As- . President Shettsline, of the Phillies, the of criticism will ever be good and all, but it strikes a great many sociation and Oscar Bie- people that the American League .might laski for the season of other day received a letter from Manager pointed at him. The salary A. C. finsoo Duffy, in which Hughey expresses himself that goes with the office better have kept out of it than to attempt 1875, the year before the to force issues©. It has been very difficult National League was organized. This con as well pleased with the recent deals for Jos. D. O©Brien is of little importance to players. O©Brien, as he is wall fixed. to get at the gist of the matter. There tract is a simple one, and calls for the has not been a definite statement regard service of Bielaski for eight months, from "Connie" Mack was asked the other day He is planning to travel around the circuit what he thought of the spit ball, and an and get in touch with the people, as well ing the first complaint, and, in fact, there March 15 to November 15, at a salary of swered: "Oh, every pitcher will have it has been nothing to show that a complaint $1400. The player agrees to play for the as keep a tab on umpires and rowdy play was made. The scandal appears to have Chicago club only, and to obey all rules this season, and every team will have its ers. Such are his ideals. Regarding his Chesbro." policy he said: begun by one of those "I heard so and so" and regulations and "to refrain from any Outfielder Titus, who has been sold to the statements. Comiskey seems to be in the dissipation which may impair his physical "I am president of the entire American As the role of condition." Buffalo Club by President Shettsline, an sociation, and not any one faction in the league. ANSON©S BEGINNING. nounces that be will not join the forces of 1 am out to make a record for myself, and in FORCING MATTERS, George Stallings. He will either play with order to do it must deal with all disputes and but I have yet to see anything anywhere But the contract of Anson is a weird and the Phillies or with an independent club he questions that arise with absolute honesty, which mixed Comiskey up with Taylor. No wonderful thing compared with the present says. propose to spend all my time in managing the one has charged that the old Roman had day player©s contract. It consists of seven Connie Mack says he would sign outfielder league©s affairs, with headquarters in Chicago. anything to do with the player in regard pages and 23 sections, and a ball player Harry Bay in a jiffy were Cleveland to re I can visit two or three towns in the league to any alleged wrong dealing, nor would was forced to almost sign his life away in lease him, as he considers Bay a winning each week if necessary. This will afford me an any one suspect it. On the contrary, those days, instead of forcing the clubs opportunity to .iudge for myself the work of the it has been made to appear in everything to come to time, as it is at present. An- player. umpires I select. I realize that the hardest propo Pitcher Duggleby, accompanied by his sition I have to deal w.ith is the umpire question, which comes to hand that Taylor, if in son©s contract calls for $2500 for seven wife and baby, arrived in town yesterday and I am. going to do my very best to give the fluenced at all, had been influenced by par months© services and is payable monthly. morning from Florence, N. Y. "Dug" says Association the best corps It has ever had. Mr. ties outside of base ball. For that reason This stim, $2300, for the player who was it©s too cold up North to suit him, and Grillo had signed four men. but I am under no it is hard to see why Comiskey. should at then the king bee of the baseball world, will take his family to Savannah, Ga., for obligations to keep them, and with the excep tempt to compel the National League to shows what remarkable changes have taken tion of Bill Hart I have not derided whether to force its strength against the player. If place in 20 years. Nowadays the greenest the remainder of the winter. He will join retain them or not. There will be no bullying youngster breaking in from the minor the Phillies when they reach the South. of umpires if there is any way to stop it. I it is something which concerns the Na league wants, and usually gets, that much Duggleby is in good physical condition. will make changes when I have seen and de tional League only, let taut organization President Shettsline last week sent out cided for myself personally." take care of it. If it refuses to take care a season, while players of the present day all the 1905 contracts for the players to of it, then it is responsible alone to itself who rank with Anson in his day get twice sign. Gleason and Washer are the only and to the public. and three times that amount. members© who have signed for this season. BROOKLYN BUDGET. HBRUMANN©S WISE COURSE. Coach Dan Coogan announced Thursday It has been stated here fn New York that through Captain Cariss he would call that certain newspaper men were wired to PHILADELPHIA POiNTS. out the catchers and the pitchers of the Confidence in the Old Town That Han- go to Cincinnati to attend the meeting of University of Pennsylvania baseball team lon©s Team Will Fool the Wise Men the National Commission, because they A Complimentary Dinner to Messrs. on Monday afternoon (to-day). In all prob would hear something hot regarding the ability the candidates for -Penn-©s ball team Some Timely Comment Upon ftie Taylor case. It is a fact that the names Shettsline and Mack to be a Feature will again make use of the Exposition build of the men who were mentioned were ings for their preliminary practice. , Taylor Case. those who had a leaning toward the Ameri of the Year The Late Fergy Malone Harry Wolverto©n says he has not changed can League, something to which they were Laid to Eternal Rest. his mind about his Boston contract. He BY JOHN B. FOSTER. fully entitled under the laws of the land. will not play for less than the Philadel Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 13. The two local Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 6. Editor "Sport However, there are a few who are old- phia club paid him. ing Life." Somebody in the West has been fashioued enough to believe that it wasn©t clubs having completed their strengthen Jacob Ridgeway, an old-time ball player, ing deals, there is little new to report. kind enough to make a prediction on the the time or the place to attempt to start last week secured control of the Junction outcome of the National anything which might provoke friction The chief topic of local interest is centred Hotel, at Broad street and Lehigh avenue. in the beefsteak dinner to League race for 1905. It again between the major leagues. If there be tendered Messrs. Shetts From New York comes word that out is a trifle early to pick win was any such intent it was promptly shut fielder Harry McCormick, traded to the ners for the big fight of out by Garry Herrmanu. who declined to line and Mack by the Phila Phillies by Pittsburg, has accepted a po delphia sporting and base the coming season, but it is have the case heard or permit the National ball writers. The function sition with the United States Steel Cor a cheering sensation to the Commission to touch it, until all those who poration in Jersey City, and will retire Brooklyn contingent to as were interested in any charges were on will take place at the Belle- from the game. yue-Stratford on the even certain that somebody ex hand to await the developments. The veteran Billy Hallman, late manager ists on this small globe of THE HARM OF IT. ing of February 13, and is of the Denver Club, will probably take expected to be one of the ours who doesn©t believe It would have been far better for base features of the winter sea charge of the Williamsport independent that the Brooklyns will be ball for the American League, as well as club, as the Denver Club has tendered him last in the race. They are son. Already a great many a mere player©s contract. for the ©National League if this subject acceptances have been re very jealous of the Broo©k- Jiad not been aired in the manlier which ceived by George Graham, The Athletic Club is reported as having lyns in New York, and in has followed its introduction into base ball signed Jimmy Dygert, for two seasons the addition to that they think treasurer of the committee. star pitcher of the Poughkeepsie team of John B. Foster history. There was a proper way to han Geo. M. Graham That there will be a great so little of the team which© dle it, and the proper way has not been turnout of the sports to the Hudson River League. will be under the guidance of "Ned" Han- utilized. If suspicion is to be thrown pay their respects to these popular mag Manager Mack to date has signed these lon another year that some of the experts around players on nothing but hearsay nates of the national game there can be players: Barton and Noonan, catchers; have been putting it in last place. The evidence and the gossip of the streets no doubt. It will be just a little love Henley, Waddell, Bender and Coaklev, man out West who made the preliminary there is likely to be about 100 cases be Jfeast, in which .serious sentiment will be pitchers; Da vis, Murphy, M. Cross, L. rating for 1905 couldn©t think it possible for fore the National Commission next year, fcut out, but at which the kindest feelings Cross and Knight, inflelders; Seybold, Hoff- Brooklyn to be last, although he did got and they will not be confined to one league. will prevail and fun and laughter run high. man and Lord, outfielders. the team as far down as seventh place. It is better to be in seventh place than to be There is many a game in which the scan THE LATE MALONE PRAISED. dal-monger wants nothing better than an last. And that©s about all the better. opportunity to tell what little he does The sudden death of the famous retired K..I..T. LEAGUE NEWS. BROOKLYN©S POSSIBILITIES. catcher, Fergy Malone, was mourned by a know, and to give the impressiou that he The salary of umpires has been raised from When flguririg upon the possibilities of knows a \yhole lot. By the time he fin large circle of the veteran©s old-time friends $60 to $75. President Brown will select the the Brooklyns for the coming year it must and admirers. The vet not be forgotten that there are some play ishes he might cause a few to believe that eran "Al" Reach, who play umpires, who will be under control of the secre all base ball is crooked. Those conversant tary. . « ers on the team who can hold their own with the inside affairs of the sport know ed with Malone on the old The Evansville & Princeton Traction Com with anything that plays base ball in either Athletics, had this tribilte pany has donated a site for a ball park to league. They are likely to play better how little foundation there is for such for his former team-mate: the Princeton. Ind. baseball association. The ball in 1905 than they did in 1904. and, if charges, but not all, unfortunately, know "Malone I class as one of site is a six-acre tract on the Pinckney Arm they do, it will be a hard task to keep the every little detail of© base ball, and it is the steadiest players I ever strong farm, about three miles south of the Brooklyns down as low as eighth place. that class which is only too willing to saw. Day in and day out city, and is an ideal place for a park of this Good management has stopped many a throw mud. he put up the same re kind. The Princeton baseball association is to weak team from plunging into the eighth THE BETTER COURSE. be incorporated in a few days. It doesn©t appear very good strategy for liable base ball, and from A stock company is being organized in Hender- hole, and there is good enough manage the time he broke into the son to take over the K. I. T. baseball team ment in connection with the Brooklyns to owners of base ball clubs to belittle their game with the Keystones, from the street car company, which has been keep its head above water so long as the own sport in any capacity. If there had all through his service with the owners. The street railway people will men show any indication of playing ball been any basis for the Taylor charges it the Athletics, in California, donate the players, franchise- and $300. The as.fast as a good minor league gait. would have been far better for base ball A. J. Reach in Washington and finally plan is to sell 20 shares of stock at $50 each JUST A REMINDER. for the men who were conversant with on the Phillies, he was re and most of it has been subscribed. The club In talking about the work of the Brook the details to come together, establish a liability personified. He won his spurs in will also sell season tickets transferable and lyns during the season of 1904 President common working platform,, get down to the days When it took iron courage to be a good for 55 games for $12.50 and expects to dis Ebbets remarked the other day that base facts and when they had their case ready backstop. He had to catch without gloves, pose of 250 of these. if there was any case to get ready put The Kentucky. Indiana and Tennessee League ball enthusiasts should not forget what the mask or chest protector. He could dodge was reorganized af Paducah January 28 under players did. in spite of the fact that they it before the governing power, with every a foul tip faster than any man 1 ever saw. the name of the Kentucky. Indiana and Illinois did not finish any better in the race. "Just scrap of evidence in connection with if, When they came so fast that there, was Base Ball League, and will continue to be a take a line on the games in which we were nnd have the matter over with at once. no possible method of getting entirely out six-club league, composed of Paduoah, Hender- beaten by one run in the early part of There is just a suspicion that Taylor is the of their way he had a quick, instinctive son and Hopkinsville. Ky.: Cairo. 111., and Vin- the season," said he. "Had we been able victim of too much bragging on his own movement of the head that enabled him cennes and Priuceton. Ind. The following of to pull one-half of those out of the nre part when he was in a condition when it to take the ball in the forehad rather than ficers wer"e elected: President. Charles Brown, Paducah: secretary, W. P. Grainey, Cairo. 111.; we should have been well at the head of would have been better for him to have in the nose or eyes. Malone©s best work rreasurer. C. C. Gosnell, Vincennes, Ind. the second division. It might almost have been in bed, where he could not talk. February n, 1905. SPORTING LIFE.
players of the club -will meet in ©Washing- wax highly indignant if they are taxed ton, March 11, just a week ahead of the with the way they are behaving. Nationals, and proceed directly to Macon. THE SALARY QUESTION. Six of the regulars will not be on hand The players seem to me to be acting very for the major portion of the training trip. reasonable in the matter of salaries. Sal The absence of Young, Criger, Dineen, aries have been slashed for fair, yet the Freeman, Stahl and Selbach will leave a number of cases where there has been decidedly big hole in the team until New much kicking or remonstrance has been Orleans is reached. very small indeed. The players seem to THE AGGREGATION be realizing they have got most of the but he is anxious to be spared from the that v. ill show up in Jacksonville to tackle milk in the cocoan-it for a long time, and team during its stay South, as he ascribes the Cincinnatis will not be much like the the period has arrived when the employers his poor showing the past season to world©s champions. The game will be noth are entitled to a run for their money. Once DINHN©S DICTUM. the fact that his system was so full of ing more or less than practice games. The in a while one finds a case where a player malaria that he could not do justice to two best pitch
against fake sales and covering up of play receive the extreme punishment, and there ers. It provides that no player can be TO OUR READERS. will be no necessity for another trial upon purchased by anv club member party to the SPORTING LIFE Agreement for prospective use until after In pursuance of "Sporting Life©s" another similar indictment. the close of the drafting period, nor within A WEEKLY JOURNAL thirty days of the drafting period, except announced purpose to print weekly devoted to in "emergency cases." In a©l other cases throughout the fall and winter a great WILL SETTLE PROPERLY. Base Ball, Trap Shooting and of sales the players must report to the purchasing club within five days after the series of group pictures, compr.sing The Taylor case will be settled so far General Sports sale. Article VII,, Section 1. This relates to the sixteen major league teams and as the National League is concerned by an the reservation of players, aud contains the champion teams of all the minor iuvestigation of the indirect charge pub FOUNDED APRIL, 1883. the following impdtant new addition: "On licly made by the president of the Cin or before the first Monday in January of leagues, there have been published to eacli year a revised list (of reserved, pur cinnati Club. Mr. Herrmann©s charges Trade-marked by the Sporting Life Pub. Co chased, drafted and contracted players) date the following group pictures: concerned transactions affecting National Entered at Philadelphia Post Office sha©l be submitted to the secretary of the Oct. 15 The New York National team. League clubs only, and this put it within as second class matter Commission by the several club members; the power of the National League directors and any player whose name does not ap Oct. 22 The Bustou American team. pear in such revised list shall be free to Oct. 29 The New York American team. to take official cognizance of the Taylor Published by sign with any club party to this Agree Nov. 5 The Chicago Natioual team. case. The following call by President ment; provided he is not an ineligible Nov. 12 The Chicago American te 1111. Pulliam tells its own story: player." Nov. 19 The Cincinnati National team. THE SPORTING LIFE New York, Feb. 5. To the Board of Directors Article VIII, Section 3. This is redrawn. Nov. 26 The Cleveland American team. of the National League. Gentlemen: At the PUBLISHING CO. It enforces a uniform contract on all par Dec. 3 Tlie Pittsburg National team. request of Mr. Frank de Hass Robison, Presi ties to the Agreement; prevents what are dent of the tit. Louis Base Ball Club, a special 34 South Third Street known as "non-reservation" contracts; and Dec. 10 The Athletic American t
the Old Fox suggested Walter Clarkson the club effected a temporary organization, for the job. electing officers to act until its n-cular Secretary Knowles says he knows noth meeting in April. ing of any plan to turn Jack D©uun over to MU. THOMAS C. NOYIiS the Providence Chib, which has offered was elected president. Mr. Noyes is city McGraw©s handy man the position of man- editor of "The Evening Star." and is re garded as an excellent exeeutivo. of the "rtil©ly Hanna, of the "Sun." is in Florida club, in every way. Mr. Benjamin S. Minor, and will join the New York Americans in the club©s attorney, was chosen secretary, Montgomery and assume active service. a selection which© will gratify President that he will endeavor to develop a "jump Sain Crane and a photographer for the Ran Johnson, who has expressed a very ball." Happy Jack is a pretty good fellow, "American and Journal" will make the high appreciation of what he has done for and some of the yarns he spun to the spring trip with Griffith. Sporting Editor the organization. Mr. W. II. Rapley will NEW YORK© ©Head Office Boy" last summer were cork- Walter St. Dennis, of the "Globe, also ex be the club©s secretary of the treasury, and n-s. Chesbro©s presence in. town recalls pects to join the pilgrimage. it is fortunate in securing his services. The iiis wonderful record of 41 victories out Bill Dahlen©s friends say that he never first announcement of the new adminis of the 54 games in which he appeared last worked harder than he did last year for tration was that it would relinquish no de GETS ITS AFFAIRS INTO SHAPE season. It was perhaps the best showing John McGraw. Bill certainly cut a big sirable players. Several proposed - deals ever made by -a major league twirler, and figure in rounding out the team. have already been turned down. With re FOR 1905. this year "Happy Jack" expects to do as "The Globe," formerly the "Commercial gard to one of them the Detroit "Journal" well and be on the pennant winning team. Advertiser," recently celebrated its first an is quoted as- saying that an offer had been r.UUSH AND KNOWLES KETUUN. niversary under its new title. .This paper made to exchange Drill for Kittridge, but Vacation days are about over with the made a specialty of base ball from the that "Washington had not replied to the ,4 -New Constitution Adopted, Presi local National League Club officials. Presi- start last year, and its enterprising base proposition." Why should it? It is under lent Brush and Secretary Knowles return ball extras, with tabulated scores, proved a stood that Kit would like to go to Detroit, ed from their Florida trip last week and revelation. Its live, forcible base ball com where he has acquired some business in dent Farrell Re-elected, Financial were joined by the newely-appointed as ment is now a favorite with the fans be terests. However, it©s a case of "I want sistant secretary, Murphy, of Cincinnati. cause of its absence of prejudice. yer. ma honey." Washington can©t afford Mr. Brush expects to visit Hot Springs Boston will probably open with Mc to let him go. Matters Disposed of and the Presi= shortly, while Knowles and Murphy will Graw©s men on the Polo Grounds this year. A NEW NAME begin" preparation for another lively year In discussing the propects of Hal Chase is wanted for the ball team by the new dent Instructed to Draw Schedule. on the Polo Grounds. At headquarters they as to the Los Angeles youngster making owners. They regard the sobriquet of say that everything is progressing quietly good, Griffith said: "When you see a new "Senators" as a hoodoo. But a nickname, and all hands will be signed in ample time. man live up to his reputation in his first like a poet, "nascitur, uon fit." It is quite GANZEL BALKY. year you can count on him improving all possible that the cause of the past troubles SPECIAL TO SPORTING LIFE. Although a contract calling for the same the time." of the local outfit lies somewhat deeper Utioa, N. Y., Feb. 8. The annual moot money he received last year was sent to Manager McGraw has not been heard than the name. A competition has been ing of the New York League was held on proposed, and the fan who suggests the the 3d instant. A new constitution was designation finally selected will receive a presented and adopted. It season pass. As© a favor to ex-Manager contains a clause providing Donovan, and to secure him against any that a club refusing to re embarrassment in making his arrange sume play after being so ments for the future, he has been granted ordered by the umpire r.hall ills unconditional release. The future ar be subject to the same pen rangement of the material for next year©s alty as if it had been off team is causing the management consider the field, namely, $100 and able thought. SECOND BASE the loss of its guarantee or is occasioning the most speculation. As al percentage of the gate re ready stated in this corespondence, Mc- ceipts. The club salary Corrnick may be disposed of. A local pa limit of $2000 per month per which should be able to speak with au was abolished. The League thority has confirmed this by announcing has no salary limit now. that a new man is wanted for the place on J. H. Farrell Mr. Farrell was re-elected account of Barry McCormick©s weakness president-secretary -treasur- with the stick. Nill, Mullen and O©Neill er of the League. A resolution was adopt are possible successors to Mac. Nill was ed providing© that hereafter the umpire ;iveii a short trial last year, but not being shall have no power to fine an offending in condition he was not able to show what player, but shall remove him from the tie can do. Mullen, as shown in this col game on the first violation of the rules, and umn, batted 16 points lower than Mo- shall report his action to the president of Cormick last year, and it is not claimed the League, who shall fine such offending that he is a better fielder. O©Neill did some player .§10, and the player shall be ineligi high class work around bag two, but may ble to play until such fine is paid. more valuable elsewhere. Early last QUIXLAN©S DEATH. summer the writer was asked by an "Amer President Farrell announced the recent ican League magnate to name some young death of William J. Quinlan. former owner players who would bear watching, and se- of the Albany Club. Eulogistic remarks ected, among others, Soffel, second base- were made by those present and fitting man of the Nashua Club. Whether that tributes were paid the memory of the liad anything to do with his being signed deceased. President Farrell and Mr. for the Athletics is doubtful, as Manager Bacon were named as a committee to Mack was not the magnate referred to. prepare a suitable minute anent Mr. Quin- GOOD SECOND BASEMAN. lan©s death. Mr. Farrell reported that foin- Soffel batted .335 with a total of .426 In parties were bidding for the Albany Club, 115 games, and fielded .912. Some fine and that it would probably be sold within judges thought Hickey, of Lowell. the ten days. best second baseman in the New England FINANCIAL MATTERS. League. He batted for .311 with a total The club guarantee was left at $250, -to of .380 in 117 games, and fielded .912. He be paid on or before April 1; the game and Soffel were tied for last place as guarantee at $50, with the privilege of fielders, among eleven second basemen. 40 per cent, of the gate receipts, and the which does not necessarily indicate that rain guarantee at $20. On all holidays they are poor fielders. There is a pointer, the gate receipts are equally divided and if Hew talent for that corner is desired. there is no rain guarantee. The salary McCormick, it should not be forgotten. Is of the umpires was left
$60,000 salary list. The first player who the American League staff of umpires, but did plays his team false will find little sym not connect. pathy either in managerial heart or fan- Perry Sessions, the drafted fU. Paul pitcher, dom. Jack Taylor©s confession of his dis last week sent in his signed contract with tne loyalty in the I oozing stakes has created Boston club. Pitcher Fred Glnde, of the Browns, wa» a©wave of sentiment in favor of taking married at Woodbine, la., Feb. 2, to Miss radical steps to cure the habits that no Dixie Husband. club should condone. Case Patten is the only Washington player "Just take the hide off one of those who was with the team originally brought from roystciors," remarked Kd Thompson at the Kansas City in 1901. Fan Club, "and hang him up and I©ll bet Manager Armour thinks Jimmy Barrett has there would be little intemperance in the played too deep a held, and will call Imn ranks for some time after that sort of sen closer to second base. tence was passed." Outfielder Vinson has signed with Cleveland, UPON COMMISSION ACTION IN THE TALK OF A YELLOW STREAK. tie was Uie lir&l Cleveland player to send in For years the poor Keds have been com a signed 1U05 contract. pelled to combat the charge that they The Atlanta Club has asked the Detroit Club TAYLOR CASE. lack nerve. Sam Crane puts it this way: to put a price upon Bobby Lowe©s release. lie is "Time and again have the Reds made wanted as playur-inaiiuger. spnrta early in the season that if kept There will be no happier man in baseball than up would have enabled them to walk in, Tom Hughes when the Boston Americans succeed President Pulliam Declares There Will REDSJJNDER FIRE. but when the crucial test came, when the in securing his transfer to that city. gaff pricked, the poor Keds would retire "Tommy" Conuolly received a liberal advance into their holes and pull the cavities in from President Johnson and now gets one of be No Change in Playing Rules— New Yorkers Labor Under a Harmless after them." the highest salaries ever paid au umpire. Delusion Cincinnati Has Made no That©s history. It cannot be .refuted. I Pitcher Eddie Sievcrs. sold by St. Ixiuis to In Waddell Again Enacts the Hero can remember seasons ago after a series dianapolis, is unwilling to go there and is try Claims to Championship, But Expects of disasters on the South Knd grounds in ing to get some major league club to buy him. Boston that the Ued tourists were sailing Cy Young will be the first of the Boston —Death of Veteran Ed Cuthbert. to be in the Thick of the Fracas. down the coast on the Fall River line. It champions to start for spring training. He ex was a glorious summer night; moon-beams pects to be ut Hot Springs about February 20. By REN MULFORD, JR. % danced in the wake of the Priscilla and Chesbro has explained all about the "spit SPECIAL TO SPORTING LIFE. ball." but what good will it do to those who Cincinnati, Feb. 6. Editor "Sporting the golden ribbon stretched for a mile or couldn©t acquire it if they tried for naooiis to Chicago, 111., Feb. 7. President Ban Life:" An ancient saw the teeth of which more behind us on the ruffled bosom of the Atlantic. Gazing back over the broad ex come ©! Johnson, of the American League, on Sun grows sharper with the ages might well be If pitcher Fred. O©Brien, the Bast Boston re day returned from St. Louis, where he para p h rase d to run, panse of water George Germany Smith cruit of the Collins team, lives up to the nice was summoned by Owner "There©s many a hard fight mused: "That yellow streak is following things that have been said of him he will surely Hedges, of the Browns. between the opening gun us up!" make good. Mr. Johnson did not say and the pennant©." Some RETRIBUTION. Matty Mclutyre. who has been playing winter just what the nature of the ©Way Down Easters John Some of these blooming days the Red ball at Tampa, Kla., will spend the remainder business was, but express B. Foster and Sam Crane squad will outlive the slander that has of the winter there, having secured a position ed himself as pleased with among them have bee n been tacked upon all managerial stand in a bowling alley there. the outlook in St. Louis, drawing a harmless long ards from the days of Tom Loftus Charley Comislu-y says there is no reason why and said Hedges is looking bow and poking all manner through the-administrations of Charles A. Lnjoie should not make a success as a phiyor- forward to a successful sea of sport at a claim -pur Comiskey, William Buckingham Ewiug, nianager in vie\v of the results achieved by son, possibly the best the- ported to be etched off here Bob Alien. John Alexander Mcl©hee. and Jones, Collins and Griffith. now Sam Crane lays the ancienf, charge at American League team has in Redland for a pole for "Silk" O©Lnughlin and Bill Klein are both yet had in the Mound City. the championship bunting Joe Kelley©s spiked feet! The rallying cor.sidei©ing a proposition to umpire games to be Said he: "Mr. Hedges will of 1905. Of course, no such cry of retribution is, "Wait!" played by the major league teams in the South have an excellent team. 1 Ren Mulford, Jr. folly has been committee!. BAN©S CHARGE duiing the spring practice trip. Ban. B. Johnson did not see Jack Taylor, The idea of counting in Cincinnati has usually been considered It wjts only u day or so ago that George Stone, nor did my visit have any February a chicken that is not hatched a pretty good sort of a place for base ball working In a Coleridge (.Neb.) store, learned that thing to do with the alleged threatened until r>-xt Octobei is absurd. Of course people to fall into, and B;in Johnson has he had been traded lo St. Louis by Boston. He barring of Sunday base ball in Missouri. the stories make good winter filling, but more than once voiced his appreciation of said: "1 dislike (lie idea of playing with a tail- I do not think the Sunday ball proposition will be endangered in Missouri, for the game flourishes on that day in towns all over the State." Mr. Johnson has not re ceded from his stand in asking for a meet 1C ing to consider the Taylor case instead of e. deciding it by mailed affidavits, as Pulliam seems to prefer. Mr. Herrmanu is still gathering affidavits and it may be that Augusta Charleston Columbia Macon Savannah Jacksonville a meeting of the Commission may yet be AT HOME AT HOME AT HOME AT HOME AT HOME AT HOME held. ______May 15, 16, 17, 18 May 19, 20, 22.2J Apr. 27. 28. 29, May 1 April 19, 23. 21, 22 May 27, 28, 29, 30 Juae22, 23, 24 June 19, 20, 21 June 26, 27, 28 Jane 1, 2, 3 July 3. 4, 4 WADDELL IN THE LIMELIGHT. August 3, 4, 5 July 27, 28, 29 ABP.OAD.C9~ July 17, !8, 19 August 7, 8, 9 July 21, 22. 23 Carried Out Blazing Oil Stove and Pre Aug. 31, Sept. 1, -2 September 7, 8, 9 August 17, 18, 19 September 11, 12, 13 August 11, 12, 13 vented a Fire. April 24, 25, 26, 26 May 27, 29, 30, 31 May 23, 24, 25, 26 May 6, 8, 9 April 30, May 1, 2, 3 Charleston June 12, 13, 14 June 15, 16, 17 June 29, 00. July 1 June 5. 6, 7 J une 25, 26, 27 Special to "Sporting Life." ABROAD4KS" July 13, 14, 15 Ju^y 17, 18 July 10, 11, 12 July 19, 20, 21, 22 July 30, 31, Aug. 1 Lynn, Mass., Feb. 7. Rube Waddell August 14, 15, 16 Sept. 11, 12, 13, 13 September 7, 8, 9 August 24, 25, 26 August 20, 21, 22 pitcher of the Philadelphia American League Club, is just now the hero of this May 24, 25, 26 April 19, 20, 21, 22 April 24, 25, 26, 26 May 10, 11, 12, 13 May H, 7, 8, 9 city, where he is making his June 29, 30, July 1 July J, 4. 4 J une 8, 9, 10 June 22, 2J, 24 June 11, 12, 13 home, because of his quick ABROAD/KS" July 24. 25, 16 August 7, 8, 9 July 31, Aug. 1, 2 Ju.y 6, 7, 8 August 4, 5. 6 and brave action on Satur September 4, 4, 5, 6 August 28, 2«, 30 August 21, 22, 23 August 17, 18, 19 August 25, 26. 27 day, which probably pre sented a fire panic and May 6, 8, 9 May 10, 11, 12, 13 May 2, 3, 4, 5 May 15, 16, 17, 18 April 20. 21, 22, 23 probable loss of life in a June 5,6, 7 June 19, 20, 21 June 1, 2, 3 July 3, 4, 4 June 16, 17, 18 August 3, 4. 5 :nillinery store which was ABROAD;! ©© July 5, 6, 7, 8 July 24. 25, 26 July 2j. 21, 22 Augu=t 7, 8, 9 sairly well filled with pa- August 24, 25, 26 August 10, 1 1, 12 August 14, 15, 16 September 28, 29, 30 September 11, 12, 13
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a college boy who has developed extraor dinary speed and skill, and is worth a trial on any team. At Notre Dame he has mow ed them all down in heaps, and professional Made in the Best Style, from the Best Flannels, coachew have declared him great as Rusie ever dared be. But the youth is no more and Give the Best Service. an amateur than his team-mate, Shaugh- PRESIDENT JOHNSON SETS HIS nessy, the young fielder tasen by Washing ton. Shaughnessy was supposed to be a Our uniforms are used in every league and in all the larger LEAGUE RIGHT. pure amateur, but investigation proved leagues by several clubs. They have always that he had been playing in a sturdy little minor league, and proved satisfactory. UNDER AN ASSUMED NAME, The American League is Treating Its had been showing fine ability. Same for Ruelbach. This tall pitcher spent his summer vacation pitching in the Missouri Right in Price, Style, Fit and Finish. Some New and Players Fairly, But Will Not Sub Valley League under the name of Law- son, and was a veritable sensation. Tiring Attractive Colors for 1^05. Send for Samples. of this he went East and pitched among mit to Hold=ups by Untried Players the strong independent teams which are so numerous in New England. His ambi in These Piping Times of Peace. tion, it is said, is to go to Yale or Har vard and become as famous as Stagg or Highlands, but to do that he will have VICTOR SPORTING GOODS CO. SPECIAL TO SPORTING LIFE. to keep his standing as an amateur. Hence Chicago, 111., Feb. 8. President Ban he is solemnly protesting that he never SPRINGFIELD, MASS. Johnson, of the American League, has un played anywhere outside of college, and bosomed himself on the salary question in hence, too, one of the reasons why he has the American League. His refused the contract offered by Selee. The statement is the result of main reason, however, Is the fact, as he the Cardinal headquarters, but rumors of the stand taken by the told a player of my acquaintance, that he trades would indicate that the Itobison.s blossoming minor league can make ©$1000 a month pitching indepen are getting busy. But one players, who persist in ask dent ball and hence would be a chump to MiSSOURl©S MOVE. deal of importance has been ing for enormous salaries. accept $200 a month from Chicago. THAT MEETING. made at League Park since The cases of Catcher Sulli The American Association meeting drew the drafting season ended, van, pitcher Thomas and a quite a lot of fine-looking magnates and a THE REGULATION ANNUAL RAP AT but this one brought Jack few others, of the Detroit shoal of ball players. There was much Warner to St. Louis, and team, are examples. Said local interest in the election, especially insured the success of the Mr. Johnson: "I want among the Chicago newspapermen. As all Cardinals© backstop depart to say that the Amer of the Chicago crowd are sworn friends to ment. It would not be a ican League is treating the Ed Grillo, they worked hard to lobby him surprise to see one or two players fairly. They cannot into office, but Joseph O©Brien pulled more before the season Ban. B. lohnsaa expect war-time salaries in through just the same. O©Brien is a nice, [he St. Louis and Kansas City Clubs opens, but reports of trades time of peace. Neither amiable young man, with good ideas, and so far seem to be prema major league can do business on that basis ought to make an Al leader if the fac ture. St. Louis fang would Both leagues have clubs who cannot afford tional fights don©t down him. "I©ll be Worried Over a Legislative BsH Char/es Nichols have liked to have seen to pay heavy salaries, but the American president of this league, not of any fac Jimmy Sheckard in the out- League has made no limit. The owners tion," said Mr. O©Brien to me af dinner. Aimed at Sunday Playing in the field at League Park, but the deal seems may©secure the players at the best figure "One thing I have already made up my to have been blocked*, if it ever was given possible, and there is no danger but what mind to do is this: To travel around and consideration. Last season it was the Car the boys will look out for themselves. look at the umpires everywhere. In this Hitherto Liberal State of Missouri. dinal outfield which caused the most trou MUST DELIVER THE GOODS. fashion I©ll see good umpires and get a list ble, and youngsters will have to be de In conclusion Mr. Johnson said: I he of them as managers do of minor league pended upon to remedy this during the young, untried players picked up by the players." A good idea for a starter. The Bv ED. KUNDEGRABBR. coming season. Shannon is the only one American League may think it proper to usual squad of^players who arc always at Kansas City, Mo., Feb. 5. Editor "Sport of the present outfield that has shown the ask for big salaries, even before showing local meetings Barry McCormick, Herman ing Life:" Manager Irwin, of the Kansas batting strength to be expected from an what they can do. but, as less than one- Long, Tony Mullane, Skel Roach, Willie City Blues, is a bit worried regarding the outiielder. Smoot slumped badly, both in third of the youngsters will be retained, it McGill, Jack Hendricks, Jimmy Ryan, Guy proposed bill to prevent batting and fielding, but he may come would be an injustice to sign these boys Dickey, etc. assembled in the lobby, and, Sunday ba-se ball in the back again. at large salaries and then turn them back as Tom Loftus, Arthur Irwin and Joe BRAIN©S POSITION UNCERTAIN. to tte minors, where they would still hold State of Missouri. He has At the end of last season there was talk Cantillon, the famous kidders, were also received a letter from Rob of sending Brain to the outfield, and this out for salaries impossible to pay. The present, the Grand Pacific Hotel was full ert Hedges, of the St. American League will always pay good looked like a good move at the time. Af of life and jollity while the meeting lasted. Louis American League fairs of the club have since taken a turn salaries when the business allows it, and SMALL TALK. Club, asking that he do all will always be very slow about calling for Lawrence Kean, a young prairie player, which changes matters, however. Brain is a cut where the players can make good and he can to prevent the pass now talked of as the probable captain of has betaken himself to the Missouri Val ing of such a bill. Agita the team, and as such he would undoubt play the kind of ball demanded in the ley League for the coming season. This tion regarding Sunday base American League." edly play third base. Shay©s refusal to Kean is being touted as a young Lajoie, ball has been aroused at sign a contract has still further compli and has a record of five home runs in a nearly every session of the cated the matter. If Danny persists in the prairie game. Wonder what will happen Legislature for a number of stand he has taken the Cardinals will have .CHICAGO GLEANINGS. to him in the professional company? years, but always the meas hard work filling his place at short, and "Wait till you see this Bridwell"work in Afthut Jrw/n ure was killed before it Brain may have to play that position New Players Seem Much Dissatisfied National League company," said a Colum was placed before the Leg again, though he does not want to. This bus newspaperman at the meeting. "He islature. will leave both the infield and outfield in With Their Pay Echoes of the Re is a veritable wonder in a fielding way, SUNDAY BALL ESSENTIAL. a problematic condition until matters are cent American Association Meeting though no slugger. His hits are of the Regarding the matter Mr. Irwin said: fully settled. timely kind, at that. I get it straight that "There would be no use trying to run a MINOR MENTION. and General Chatter. the Reds will retire Huggins to the bench base ball team here without Sunday base All of the local papers refer to Jesse as utility man, shift Corcoran to second ball. Nearly as many people see the game Burkett as a "has been" in the same class and keep Bridwell at short." with John L. Sullivan. Figures are pro Bv W. A. PHELON. What! Lose Garry Herrmann from base of Sunday as all the other days of the Chicago, Feb. 5. Editor "Sporting Life:" ball now? Help, help! Garry hasn©t been week. A ball team here would lose all duced to show that he has been deteriorat With the Taylor case temporarily quies in the game very long, but lie has carved kinds of money without Sunday base ball. ing steadily for three years. And once cent and the American Association meeting a deep niche already, and his name will I remember that when I was connected they loved him so. ----- of only passing interest, endure for many and many a year. He is with the National League there was a law President Hedges has turned down a the fans would have run too valuable to be allowed to leave the against Sunday base ball in Cincinnati, large cash offer made him for Pitcher dry of fodder during the game. yet games would be played on the Sab Fred Glade by the Boston Americans. Mr. past week had it not been I note a squib in "Sporting Life" to the bath day there regularly. A certain form Hedges says he is in the market to buy for the wild kicks register effect that Jess Burkett never goes to bat had to be followed, however., After leav players for the St. Louis Americans, not to ed by certain of the young without tapping his spikes with the slap ing the hotels for the grounds in a ©bus sell stars. men ©whom Frank Selee has stick. True and did any one ever see Grif we Vtould go through a ceremony of being selected as candidates for fith pitch without first tapping his spikes arrested. Then we would go on out to EASTERN LEAGUE EVENTS. the Cubs of 1905. The with the ball? the park and play the game as usual." SUNDAY BALL POPULAR. howls were hung up by Manager Harley. of Toronto, has also signed Mike Mitchell, outfielder, In conclusion Irwin said: "When they a pitcher named Prank Queen. He has several drafted from the Syracuse JERSEY J^ITYJiUCTION. tried to stop Sunday base ball in Chicago, Jacks in the pack and a few deuces, too. Club: Billy Maloney, out- ministers, women©s reform clubs and the The Toronto Club is believed to have made a lielder, drafted from the Griffith, Davis and Haagerson Go to like assisted the base ball people in de ten-strike in securing Edward Zimmerman. a Frank Seles American Association, and feating the measure. They held that Sun Manhattan College third base graduate, who got young pitcher named Ruel- Jail For Contempt of Court But Sub day base ball prevented a great deal of some seasoning in professional company -with drunkenness and other forms of vice, and the Lebanon team, of the Trl-State League, last bach, who has been getting fame with the sequently Pay Their Fines and Are season. Notre Daine College nine. The war-whoops their contention was borne out by the evi Released. dence of the police, who asserted that The catchers that Manager Buckenberger, of and indignant protests- recorded by these there was 40 per cent, less drunkenness Rochester, has now under his wing are Me- young men might in seasons of the past Jersey City, N. J., Feb. 4. Counselor Cabe, the crack backstop of the Dartmouth have aroused not only earnest sympathy, in the city when the National team was College team, and Fred Payne who was se Howard Griffiths, president of the Jersey playing there on Sunday than when it was cured from Syracuse. McCabe is said to be a but have secured them better coin. As base City Base Ball Club; William Davis, son ball is to-day, however, there does not away. It was just as cheap for the labor corner. of Robert Davis. Hudson ing element to go to a base ball game, From the present indications the Newarks seeni to be any chance for the players County©s Democratic leader, you see. as to loaf all afternoon in a will not secure the services of Outfielder Henry to get more cash, nor is much sympathy a stockholder in the club, saloon." Melehoir, of the Bvansville. Ind.. Clnb. whom being extended to them. and Benjamin F. Haager Manager Burnham signed a short time ago. THE OFFERS. son, a pilot on the Penn Secretary Farrell. of the National Board, has decided that Melehoir is the property of the Mr Mitehell, we hear, has been offered sylvania Railroad ferry, ST.ToLJi^SAYINGS. Terre Haute club by proper reservation. $1400, and says he wants not less than were prisoners on Wednes President P. T. Powers writes: "Reports to $2000. This is comical. In the first place, day and Thursday in the the effect that there was trouble at the recent why should young Mr.. Mitchell think him Hudson County Jail. With Both of the Local Clubs Find Their Eastern League meeting are without founda self worth $2000? He is not only an un August Seastream, they Players Slow in Signing New Con tion Never In the history of the organization tried quantity in the fast company, but to were recently adjudged in was© thpre such a harmonious meeting. Every get a regular position will have to show contempt of the Court of tracts Latest News of the Cardinals. thing acted upon wag unanimo©us and without himself better than eight other outfield- the ©semblance -of friction. Reports to the con Chancery. Griffiths and St. Louis, Mo.. Feb. 6. Editor "Sporting trary are lies pure and simple. Absolute har ers. His chance of getting even the utility Haagerson were sentenced Life" The presidents of both of the local mony prevails and the league never was in as outfield job on the Chicago team is of the Howard Griff/Hi to pay a fine of $1000 and base ball clubs are becoming accustomed good condition as now." smallest, and why should he worry about costs each. Davis was fined to having contracts re Manager Walter Burnham. of the Newark the $1400? He ought to be thankful for $250 and Seastream $10. Seastream was turned to them unsigned. Club, bias entered a protest to President P. T. even as much chance as he will get. If the only one of the defendants who paid Hedges is experiencing all Powers, of the National Association, against lie can make good and win out a regular his fine. sorts of trouble lining up the granting of a franchise to the new Eliza place from eight competitors he will be beth team of the Hudson River League, which THEY PAY UNDER PROTEST. Emil Frisk, of Seattle, the is to be managed by Walter Dobbins, of New paid decent money for 1906. If the club The others, through their counsel, War star^ batsman of the Pacific ark. Mr. Burnham claims that Elizabeth comes doesn©t come down with the shekels next ren Dixon and Allan L. McDermott, de Coast League. Frank Robi- within the five-mile limit ojC Newark, and a season Mr. Mitchell would then be justi cided to appeal from the conviction and son is bavins his troubles league team there would be In violation of fied in holding out for $2000, but it seems sentence. Warrants were issued for their with Danny Shay. Shay the National Agreement as encroaching upon to me that $1400 is plenty, circumstances arrest, and in accordance with the pro has been offered very good this territory. considered. The same remarks apply to gram iirranged they surrendered them money for the coming sum Hugh Jennings, who was admitted*to the bar Mr. Maloney, who, it must be remembered, selves Wednesday to Sheriff Zeller. Their mer, but word from ©Frisco at Baltimore Feb. 2. tried his first case in attorneys at once applied to Judge Lan- the Criminal Court on Feb. 3, before an admir has had several trials in the fast company has it that "Dandy Dan" ing throng occupying reserved seats ana and has always failed to hit the ball at a ning, of the United States Court at Tren will not swing in line until bleachers, until Judge Wicks ordered the bailiffs sufficient clip to justify his retention. ton, for a write of habeas corpus. On las. Me/User his salary is given a boost. to close the gates. But Hnghey fanned out in RUELBACH©S SKILL. Thursday Judge Lanning heard the case But things were always in lamentable style, and his client. Instead of the Ruelbach, the pitcher, is in a rather and declined to interfere with Vice Chan such shape in the base ball world in the expected ©home run, was sent to the bench at different boat and is worth a few remarks cellor Pitney©s judgment. Griffith, Davis winter time. However, Frisk, Shay and the .iail for thirty days and fined $100 and costs. and Haagerson thereupon paid the fines Robert H. McCloskey was the client, and he as a baseball character. Young Ruelbach the rest of the kickers can be counted upon was charged with keeping a disorderly house. is a giant, about the size and general into the Chancery Court under protest, and coming to town in the spring. The evidence was so conclusive that Barrister make-up of Christy Mathewson. He is will take their case to the United States CARDINAL AFFAIRS. Jennings virtually abandoned a defense and supposed to be a pure, sweet amateur Court of Appeals. So far matters have been quiet around exerted himself to a plea for mercy. SPORTKVO 1JCFE. February n, 1905.
a good deal of thought since the last meet ing of the Commission, and while I know POWERS© POINTERS. that he is absolutely sincere in his ad vocacy thereof, I for one am firmly of The National Association President the opinion that the results to be ob tained thereunder will not be as advan Visits Magnate JFrank Farrell and tageous to organized base ball as they will A CHANGE OF MIND ANENT BAN be under the proposition as submitted by Then Talks For Publication. the National Association, taking into con New York, Feb. 4. Editor "Sporting in most cases has strings at JOHNSON©S PLAN. sideration that the representatives of that Life:" P. T. Powers, president of the Association agree as to other changes in Eastern League, called at the American tached to it whereby it can be the Agreement in the event of the accept League headquarterd in th( withdrawn, or it has some ance of their original proposition. Flatiron Building yesterdaj Upon Thorough Examination the St. "I believe that every person who listened for a private confab with loop hole that enables the to the various arguments and statements Frank J. Farrell. The na made by the representatives of the Na ture of the conference was guarantor to evade its obli Louis National Chief Finds the tional Association, as well as those of the not disclosed by either man gations such a guarantee is two major leagues, at the recent meetings but it was surmised that i Johnsonian Amendment Inferior of the Commission, will admit that had something to do with a catch for the unwary. THE GREATEST EVIL the demands of the mino under the present Agreement is the so- leagues which have been to National Association Proposal. called ©covering-up© of players, through turned down by President sales and otherwise©, that are not bona-flde Ban Johnson, of the Amer transactions. To eliminate this should be: lean League. When Pow Bv JAY KNOX. the effort of all the parties interested. ers wound up his talk witl The Cleveland, O., Feb. 5. Editor "Sporting Under Mr. Johnson©s proposition it will P. T. Powers Farrell he said to Joe Vila Life:" Frank De Haas Robison, owner of not be done. While it limits the number of The Sun, that he did the St. Louis Nationals, is 110 longer a be of drafts or purchases of players by each not care to go into the details of the mud liever in Ban Johnson©s major league club to four or nve in each die, but he stated that if the Amerlcai draft theory. A week ago year, to that extent the practice can, and, League persisted in refusing the demands he thought that Johnson©s in my judgment, will be continued. Thus of the minors the latter would continue proposition was the best he we will have the same thing over again to protect themselves by "covering up© had heard on the subject, except on a smaller scale. players and by bogus sales. but as a result of liis visit HANDICAPS CLUBS. MORE CONCESSIONS. to "Garry" Herrmann last "But outside of this I do not believe that On the other hand, Powers declared thai week, he has changed his a major league club should be limited in if the American League made the desired opinions. Mr. Robison said the purchase or drafting of players to four concessions the minors would be willing to yesterday: "Johnson©s plan or live each year. Conditions may arise adopt a rule to the effect that no playei of limiting each big league that might make it absolutely necessary drafted or sold could return to the club club to securing only four to have double this amount. This may from which he had been taken by a m.ijor or five minor © ^gue play be occasioned through accident, sickness, league inside of one year, a regulation is backed up by a firm that ers by draft or purchase deaths and numerous other reasons. Oc that would put a stop to the evils which has an established reputation F. DeH. Robison would be all right if the casions may arise when it might be neces were illustrated by the case of the Brook eight clubs in the league sary for a major league club to try out lyn Club, which drafted the whole Haiti for absolute integrity. were evenly balanced. Just suppose, for two, throe or even more players, to fill in more Eastern League team, and then turn instance, that during the past season in one particular position; in fact, this occurs ed all of the players back with one ex the American League, it was nip and tuck constantly. Quite a number of other rea ception. Powers expressed the opiuioi. between the eight clubs for first place. On sons can be cited to show that this fea that the National Association had It Means Something. paper one team looked just as strong as ture is bad. I do not believe that the COMMITTED AN ERROR, the others. Well, then, club owners in the major leagues would in not having a representative at the Amer JOHNSON©S PLAN . ever agree to this proposition. ican League meeting in December to set would be all right. But they did not finish PLAYERS MUST BE CONSIDERED. forth its demands with explanations, as that way. Three clubs were out of the There is auother feature to Mr. John was done at the subsequent meeting of the race all season. Now Boston, New York, son©s proposition to which I desire to call National League in this city. In a word This Chicago aud Cleveland probably would attention, and that is from a player©s Powers evidently feels that the American find four or five ininpr league players suf standpoint. After the sixteen major league League did not thoroughly understand tin ficient to draft or purchase. In fact, they clubs had once gone to the limit in their demands of the minors as to the proposed say that two were sufficient. But would drafts and purchases of© players say 64 drafting rule when the case was voted that limit be high enough for Detroit, St. or 80 players there might be a dozen play against by Johnson & Co. Mark Louis and Washington? Would not the ers- left in the National Association who adoption of Johnson©s plan keep a tail end were better than either one of those secur team always a tail ender? I think so. ed, yet they could not be advanced in their FACTS EROIW FARRELL. on your purchase confirms No; the selection of four or five minor profession because a limitation had been leaguers might be enough for the pennant placed on the number to be purchased and The National Association Secretary the fact that its obligations winner that is willing to practically stand drafted. Would this not be in direct viola will be strictly and faithfully pat, but it would certainly cripple the tail tion of that preamble in the Agreement Publishes a Decision; Also an En end teams." which provides: Promotion of the welfare carried out. MINORS© PROPOSITION BEST. of ball players as a class by developing dorsement From Manager Hanlon. "Yes, I have been converted. I did not and perfecting them in their profession and Auburn, N. Y., Jan. 27. Headquarter? take this matter in the proper light enabling them to secure adequate compen National Association of Professional before but I am free to admit that now sation for expertness?© Leagues. In re: Matter of reservation I think the proposition of the minor TUB MINORS© PROPOSITION. of Howard P. Murphy. The A copy of the leagues a good one with the exception I believe the proposition of the Nation Newark (N. J.) club re of the scale of prices which might be cut al Association, taken together with the quests a decision as to the a little and be acceptable to both parties. other amendments to the Agreement to reservation of Howard P. There need not be any fear that the big which they accede, would give much bet Murphy by the Pine Bluff league clubs will not be able to get all ter results. The drafting section seems to (Ark.) club. Consulting our the players they want from the minor be the only one over which there is any records we find that player leagues, for with three or four exceptions difference of opinion, and this difference Murphy signed a National there is not a minor league team In the is based on two points: Association contract with country that does not actually have to "1. That the price asked is too high. the Pine B.uff club if dale sell players in order to come out on the "2. That it limits the number of player^ of February 2, 1904. En right side of the ledger. The salary list to be drafted from certain classes to one grafted upon the face ot in nearly all leagues is too high and sell instead of two. said contract appeared the can be had by sending your ing players is the only hope of many clubs. "While it is true that the new drafting words: "This contract name and address asking for Under the price as proposed is double to that now /. H. Farrell exempt from reservation." MINCR LEAGUE PLAN, existing, it must be borne in mind that This contract contained the our catalog it will be found the big league clubs would not have to nothing is to be paid until the drafting player©s signature only. Said contract was pay a cent until they have fully decided club has had ample ©opportunity to try out submitted to the League and club officials. on the inside cover page. that the man is worth keeping. At pres the player. Upon March 14, 1904, a second National As ent every big league team pays out a few THK "FAKE" SALES EVIL. sociation contract was received in this thousand dollars in first payments of "But in addition to this the so-called office for record, bearing date of February drafted players, on players, mind you, that ©fake© sales are wiped out by an amend 27, 1904. In this second contract the they never use, and are forced to let go ment to the Agreement which prohibits the reservation clause appeared in full force. for little or nothing. And I want to tell sale of minor league players for prospec This second contract bore. the signatures you that there are not many big league tive use until after the drafting season has of both the player and the club officials. clubs that can afford to throw this money been closed. The result will be that major It is the ruling of the Board that the lat away, for I know positively that only league clubs will be enabled to draft the ter contract, carrying the signatures of six out of sixteen big league clubs made cream of the clubs the flower, so to speak player and club officials, is the forceful con any money last season." and will not be confined iu their drafts to tract, and the reservation of player Murphy The Taylor case Mr. Robison refused to those players who have not.been ©sold© or is, therefore, affirmed. Company, discuss, saying: "Taylor is one of my covered up,© as at present. J. H. FARRELL. Secretary. piayers and I do not think it would be "The records of the Commission will show right for me to discuss either side of the that over 100 players were secured by FARRHLL©S SERVICES APPRECIATED. PHILADELPHIA, PA. major league clubs last fall by ©purchase© Baltimore, Md., Jan. 3. 1905 Mr. J. H. case." the prices ranging from $100 to S4000 per player. Farrell, Secretary National Association: Dear Mr. Farrell Inclosed clipping from Pacific Coast Branch: NATIONAL AGREEMENT REVISION. THE REMEDY. Baltimore News. 1 was called up this "If the proposition submitted by the Na morning by Mr. Cuinrnings, of the Balti tional association is adopted, with the more News, who said that he had a dis PHIL. B. BEKEART CO., Chairman Herrmann Finishes His Draft other amendments to the Agreement which patch from Chicago saying that Mr. John they approved of, every one of these play son bad received a letter that Mr. Tebeau 114 Second Street, of the Revised Agreement and ers would have been subject to draft. The and myself were endeavoring to remove you Strongly Endorses the Concessions major leagues would have had the pick of from your position, etc. 1 want to say San Francisco, - Calif. these players, and could therefore have briefly that I have the greatest respect for Demanded by National Association. well afforded to have been limited as to you and your executive ability. Further Cincinnati, O.. Feb. 4. Chairman Herr number by draft in certain classes, and more, I know of no man who could fill mann and Secretary Bruce have completed even paying double the draft price for the position as thoroughly as yourself. the revised draft of the National Agree those players that they kept, after giving You are one man. who will certainly have ment, as they were author them a proper trial, would not, in fact, my support as long as I am a member of 1st. He will be able to do the Bateman stunt ized to do at the meeting have paid out as much money as at pres the National Association. My efforts in from all reports. of the National Commission ent, and in addition thereto might have behalf of the Association speak for them Pitcher Archie Stimmel, of Milwaukee, says on Jan. 10. The Agree eliminated the recognized and admitted selves and I feel that the members of said he will manage the Calumet Club, of the Cop ment, -with marginal notes practice of ©covering up© players, through Association appreciate my efforts. Wish per Country j^eague, next season. sales not bona-fide. Booby Lynch. Notre Dame. ©03. has been ap explaining the various ing you and yours a happy and prosperous pointed coach at© Northwestern University. He chauges made has been pub GENEROUS MINORS. New Year, I am, sincerely yours, was with Indianapolis last season. lished The changes provid EDWARD HANLON. "There are other concessions to which It is a fact that ex-President Grillo Is con ing for increased authori the representatives of the National Asso sidering an offer to take over the holdings of ty for the National Com ciation agreed, which should not be lost AMERICAN ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS. George Lennon in the Toledo, Club. mission in enforcing the sight of, namely, the extension of the uni Indianapolis promises the largest grandstand Agreement and more open form contract with non-reserve clause etc Manager Barrow will take up his permanent iu the American Association on the new West dealing in drafting and sell which should all be taken into considera Washington street grounds at the Hoosler cap ing players are the most residence In Indianapolis on February 15. tion when this matter is finally taken up Toledo Is to have a new ball park that is if ital. Hon. A.Herrmann important of the changes, I do earnestly hope that when the sprin<* "Whenever a man on a ball team becomes a all other amendments being meetings of the major leagues are held Kelley retains the ownership of the club.© Bill Clymer and Mike Kelley will be the disturber, let him go. no matter how valuable minor and largely for the purpose of avoid the entire subject will be adjusted in a only playing managers in this league neit sea lie is, as he will hurt the club," says George ing misunderstandings of possibly ambigu manner satisfactory to all parties, and in son. Tebeau. ous statements. The section pertaining to the interests of organized base ball " Now that Phil Geier goes back to St. Paul THE DRAFTING PRICK Manager Kelley. of St. Paul, is going to try out the three outfielders in that city will be old, Is the only change not already indorsed by a young pitcher named Coy, hailing from Prairie Boston ulayers Geier, Pat Carney and Charley all thrt-e parties to the Agreement. Both Depot. Hemphill. Why Lennon Refused Big Offer. Ed Barrow will give Willie MeGill© another Mr. Herrmann©s and Ban Johnson©s ideas Cincinnati, O.. Feb. 5. Just before the meet chance. There Is a temperance clause in his Clyde Goodwill, the big Hoosier who beat the on this point, as expressed at the Lauguery ing of the American Association in Chicago last contract. Reds at Washington, Ind., last fall, has been Club, are incorporated in the revision, and week, when it was apparent that the vote of the turned over to Toledo. He was on Pittsburgh The Thomas brothers, pitcher and catcher waiting list. it is up to the American League magnates Toledo Club would be necessary to keep Grillo form a battery for Indianapolis. This is a rare as to which will be adopted. Mr. Herr in office, Garry Herrmann, president of the Cin combination. The Kansas City club has bagged two more mann, when asked for g statement of his cinnati Club, and a personal friend of the presi promising players pitcher Frank Pardee. from views on this important question, expressed dent, offered Leimon a sum for his share of the Pitcher "Cy" Ferry, of the Minneapolis he Cotton States League, and outf.elder HowaiJ his position stiongly and succinctly as fol Toledo property that would have given him a Jlub, has signed with Charley Atherteu©s in Price, "from the Missouri Valley League. fair return on his investment. But Lennon was dependent Johnstown, Pa. club. The Minneapolis Club has signed- First Base- lows: aware that It was the Toledo vote that was Thomas and Morrison. two of Indianapolis© man Bert El ton, of the Copper Coun-trv League- jormsorrs PROPOSAL REVIEWED. sought, and he declined, to sell until after tie new pitchers, come from the copper country. Infielder Graham, of the Rock Island Club and **I iuave given Mr. Johnson©s proposition meeting. ktorcioon 1« also said to be a good first base art- Pitcher E. A. Cralc, of Springfield, Mo. © February n, 1905. SPORTLNG LIFE. LEAGUE RUMPUS. THE PRESIDENTIAL QUESTION IN THE COTTON STATES. NOW READY Re-election of President Wheatley Causes the Resignation of the Vicksburg Club Measures to Offset That Club©s Defection.
SPECIAL TO SPORTING LIFE. Vicksburg, Miss., Feb. G. Editor "Sport ing Life" At tiie Cotton States League meeting here on January 28 two bombs were exploded one by the Vicksburg Base Bull Asso ciation and the other by President George Wheatley and his adherents and it remains to be seen which Buying by Mail of the two was overloaded. The object of this cross Forward size and width fire, it may be stated, was President George Wheat-; of street boot, also outline ley, .whom a majority of the representatives came to Says of foot drawn on paper. the meeting fully primed to Remit with order and save indorse. Vicksburg was uu- C. O. D. charges. neorgeCeorae WtieatleyWhestlev alterablyGm,u«ville opposedmaU) !lmlito perthe ceiving the drift of the wind in his quar FRANCIS C. RICHTER ter, the Hill City men tired their first vol ley. They tendered Vicksburg©s resignation Editor of Sporting Life: from the Cottou States league, and asked for letters to the Delta League. Before taking up business the meeting took a re "Waldo M. Claflin, twenty-three years ago, evolved, perfected and placed on tlie market cess hi order to allow Mr. Wilcox, of Jack son, to confer with the Vicksburg men, Claflin Base Ball Shoes with specially designed steel plates. Every great manager of that which was without result. period, headed by the Napoleonic Harry Wright, endorsed them. All the great stars of that WHBATLKY RE-ELECTED, .Immediately on reconvening the body time, Anson, Ward, Ewing, Ferguson, Radburn, Keefe, Fogarty, Hanlon, at once adopted went Into the election of officers, with the following result: President, George Wheat- them and wore no others. In less than a year all professionals were wearing them, and ley; vice president, A. Grouchy, of Baton Rouge; secretary, Frank P. Cashman, of Claflin Shoes have continually remained the Standard Base Ball Shoes." Vicksbu-rg, who was re-elected. The towns represented were: Natchez, George Wheat- ley, proxy; Meridian. F. P. Dilley, proxy; Greenville, Wilson Matthews, proxy; Baton 1107 CHESTNUT STREET Rouge, A. Grouchy; Pine Bluffi, F. P. Dil ley; Jackson, W. C. Wilcox. PHILADELPHIA RESIGNATION AND UKJOINDER. The second bomb was fired when the convention decided that, w.hile the Vicks burg Association might retire, the Cotton States League controls the franchise, and "I hope that my fellow-magnates will not The club bought him, and some financial the shuffle?" said Secretary Locke. "This that the management, recognizing the think that I am systematically roasting matters will have to be attended to ere man can make Sam think he is a young value of the Vicksburg franchise, would their acquisitions. I have enough to do he is handed back. Clarke has expressed ster." decline to allow the forfeiture or transfer. attending to my own club. Of course, I an opinion that he will not need the Pittsburg©s interscholastic team has This leaves mutters somewhat mixed, as am willing to give any fellow-club owner youth. This does not alter the case a whit, booked two games with Harry Tate©s Cum the present owne©rs of the Vicksburg fran the benefit if he asks me of my researches however. berland team. Atlantic City also writes chise have a five-year lease ou the local in base ball nurseries. In recent days, by WAGNER©S OLDER BROTHER. for games. « grounds aud property. the action of some of you reporters, I have "Yes, Albert ia a fine ball player; one Robert Frye, of Carnegie, known as one LOOKING AHEAD. been placed in the position of a man ever of the best if he only had the disposition," of Wagner©s strongest companions, is A committee, consisting of Matthew^ and nagging at the selections made by other said Colonel Barney when told that Mana thinking of going to Johnstown. He was Wilcox. was appointed to confer with Mo clubs. That©s wrong. In my chat about ger Geo. Stallings, of Buffalo, had secured with a Cotton States League nine in 1904. bile and Ilatliesburg iu regard to applica Overall I also mentioned that Yost, the Honus© little brother from Providence. "Al. \Ve have news here that Colonel Pulliam tions made. Owing to the apparent weak football coach, had told me the giant was is three years older than Houus. He is out is a devotee of physical culture, and gets ness of N©atebfB. the retirement of Monroc all right." for a good time more than fame and suc a great deal of benefit out of the line. aud the Vicksburg dissatisfaction, it is WIGGS FAILED TO TAN. cess on the diamond." Mention was then A former police official had a star cham necessary to r-ast about for enough to form Mr. Dreyfuss concluded: "About two made of the fact that Stallings was able ber chat with Colonel B. Could he be get a six-town circuit at any rate. It seems years ago I was asked by a Cincinnati to get any player away from the Provi ting affidavits and evidence in the Taylor probable that Pine Bluff will remain in club owner as to ©Jim© Wiggs. I replied dence Club. "I wonder who owns those case ? the League regardless of schedule difficul that I had a letter from a close friend of clubs, any\vay?" commented Barney when ties and long jumps. All these matters will mine living in the Northwest, who had it was announced that Wallers had been be settled at the regular meeting on Feb been playing on the same team as the big sent to a Pacific coast club. Walters, ac SOUTHER^SAYINGS. ruary 7. fellow. He asserted that Wiggs would cording to the Colonel, belongs to Mont "Doc" Wiseman. the Cincinnati boy, has uot do. On the information at hand I was real. Wagner has been playing basketball signed his Nashville contract. willing to stake my reputation that Wiggs with the C. V. B., of which John Peter Memphis has signed Pitcher Oscar Strelt, wi«~-^ PITTSBURGJOINTS. would" not pitch five games in the League. has been the boss player, press agent, etc. played with Montgomery lust season. I had been asked in sincerity and I replied There are live Wagner boys, but none of Ttii© Birmingham Club has notified Outfielder Col Dreyfuss Opposed to Criticism of in kind, vet some one started to score me them has reached the high point of fame George Hauley that he has been sold to Sbreve- right and left. Wiggs did not stand the as Honus. Arthur is said to be a clever port. Other Club Players Unless Owners pace, aw you well know. Now, I had no ax ball player, but does not care for the Memphis lias reinstated Shortstop Downey and Are Present Ex-champions Answer to grind", I merely told the truth as it game. Luke is a barber, and then there traded him to Kansas City for Third Baseman looked to me. I follow base ball as a bus is William. Houus is kind to his broth Collius. Request to Report in Pittsburg on iness. It is my dvty to keep an eye on ers, and they say has started a couple of Abner Powell. late owner of the Atlanta Club, the scores made by players, and I have an them up in business ventures within the has decided lu leure permanently troui South March 12. idea that I watch them as close, if not past few years. Their father is a ringer for ern base bull. closer, than most men. If I find a man Memphig has reinstated Catcher Stratton. who his boy ©Yohan,© although not as large or jumped that team in 1903. and has released. BY A. R. CHATTY. who is showing up better than the aver well built. age I keep my eye on him. I fancy that Stratton aud Law to New Orleans. nttsburg, Feb. 6. Editor "Sporting FROM GLORIOUS CLIMATE. Manager Gilks says that the following old Life" -"What do you know about pitcher I am posted on ball players to some ex The arrival of the Pacific Coast League players will be seen In the Shreveport line-up: Overall? I notice that the Redtown papers tent. You might call it conceit when I averages was a moment of interest at Gratlins, Weikart. Hanley, Bartley aud Gilliain. say you declared the ©dope© sav this, but nevertheless 1 will ever be headquarters. Colonel Barney had in mind It will he observed that Gilks says nothing was against him ou account a persistent searcher of the ©Sporting Life© a number of men secured from that place, relative to George Feye. of his wildness." This was for base ball talent." and wished to observe their doings in the The Little Hock Club to date has these men the query put at the ex- READY FOR THK GO. nine months© season out that way. Much signed: Catchers. Garviu, Bender; pitchers, champions© owner, and for Tlie ex-champions are beginning to reply surprise was shown when it was learned Garvlu, Guese. Bolin, Meyers. Mekerson, Mere tn Manager Clarke©s orders to report in dith. Keeker, Morris, Cliiuii; first base, Gear, the first time in many that Frisk, the outfielder secured by an Hurley; second base, Fillmau. Blake; short- moons the little magnate Pittsbura March 12. This means a start American league team, was so low in stop. Johnson; third base, Taylor, Heitliug; frowned. Then he said for Hot Springs about March 14. The early averages. A record of 2G stolen bases in outtielders, McCami, Weldy and Hartinan. get-away is necessary, for Clarke desires that he ought not reply to 224 games sort of caused a shudder in the If bill No. 102, introduced In the Arkansas the question. Pressed for a longer stav at the valley of vapors this gang. Then they learned that "Truck" Senate by Senator H. K. Touey, of Pine Bluff, an explanation, the Pre spring and then, besides, the hotelmen sit Kgau had made 24 home runs. This opened becomes a law. there will be Sunday league miers© leader said that he the winter resort asked that they come the eyes of the hovs and all agreed that baseball 1n Little Rock and Pine Bluff. The didn©t consider it fair to that period. The matter of quarters may the company was either light or the clever Pine Bluff Club attempted to play Sunday criticise any of Mr. Herr- not seem to be an important one in a glance, handler of ground balls had made a vast ball during the first season it was in the Cot ton States League, but threatened arrest aud BarneyBarnev ureyrussDrevfuss purchasesmenu©s or unlessa"y other asked man©s i,y but it really is. Players do not want an improvement in his batting since he made uncomfortable berth for three weeks. Tlie a short starring season with the Pittsburgs. prosecution speedily put a stop to the practice. the buyer, and then only in the letter©s latest men to reply to Clarke©s missive are Then the record of Doc Newton was Under the draft of the schedule prepared by presence and request. "Look here one min Harry Smith, the Massilliou (O.) capital President Kav:in»Ui;h the season will open in peeped fit. The big fellow won a big end Ihe Eastern cities on April 20, and in tbe ute," said Barney. "If you would quote ist and Edward McBride, the big short- of his games. Oscar Jones made a fine Western section on April ©22. The opening games me as remarking that the mau was not all stop from the West. The latter lives at. showing for the time he was at work. are to be as follows: Nashville In Atlanta. there, then in a short time word would Milwaukee. He has been keeping in trim Jones, by the way. worked well for Brook Montgomery in Birmingham, Little Hock iu be bandied over the country that 1 was by indoor baseball and skating. The ice lyn last summer, but then Brooklyn could New Orleans, Shreveport in Memphis. On the knocking Cincinnati players. That would sport has been most exhilarating this win not beat two© runs. Mention was made of Fourth of July Memphis will play in Little be a nice sort of pastime for a fellow-club ter and he is uot missing a day. the fact that Buffalo had landed Patrick Rock. Shreveport in New Orleans. Montgomery owner to engage iu. Some days ago, when SMITH NOT FREE. Menney from out that way. "Meauey?" in Birmingham and Nashville in Atlanta. I was in Cincinnati, Mr. Herrmann asked Sydney Smith, the gentleman from the said one of the boys. ©©Why, that must be me if I had heard any reports concerning South, has not received a reply as yet to the veteran pitcher. He is as <>ld as Me the big fellow he is to get. I replied in the his letter asking for his release. Right thuselah." It©s singular to hear a man affirmative, and he at once asked me for after the missive was received here a report read off Pacific averages. They sneak of the same. I then said that, as far as I crept iuto print that Colonel Barney had 200 games and then smile. That©s a bunch. BAIL PLAYERS© CARDS. could learn from the records of the man, handed him his free bill. This went the BITS OF NEWS. which I had looked at carefully, he was rounds. Barney found it asserted in a Three men have been cut off the list. LACKING IN CONTROL. Cincinnati paper that Sydney had been Gilbert and Camnitz go to M. J. Finn, who "A man who gave as many bases on balls kissed good-bye. Writing Ren Mulford one will run the Toledo roost. Grover Cleve as the record showed, might have trouble day, Colonel B. asked as to the source of land Land, a big catcher, is free. He was in getting them over in the National. Per the© news. By way of a reply Mulford with the team for two weeks last fall. haps several reporters were present and inclosed a clipping from a Pittsburg paper. Claude Ritehey takes Mrs. Ritchey with PLAYKR.-> WANTED >* . W. Wa ts has been heard this stand. They sprang it, and Smith has not been let go, and while he him on all trips. They are a happy couple. engaged to manage the 1 onaconing (Md.) I©.ase mentioned the reasons for my assertions will hardly be kept, the club is uot going Mrs. R. made a selection of a reliable hus Ball Club. Pl=© vers can address him at Lo aeon in;. to hand him his congee simply because he band. anent the man©s possible success. I don©t PITCHER Would like a position as pitcher on Intend to repeat my conversation. The first asked for the same. It would be a nice The office gang roared with laughter over state of affairs if a player could get his the blow-up of Leever©s powder factory. independent or minor league team. Am a mute. talk was with Mr. Herrmaun, aud was not utto Derrick, 34 W. Park Ave., Chicago, 111. Intended for publication. freedom for the outlay of a two-cent stamp. "Wonder what became of Sam©s partner in February n, 1905. IO SPORTING LIFE.
selling a game, or even betting on a game, A COMPLETE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF AMATEUR SPORT were to be promptly expelled; any club | official or player associating with gam SPORT©S PROGRESS blers were to be liable-to expulsion; any spectator betting or offering to bet on a ball game was to be expelled from the grounds; Sunday playing and liquor selling WONDERFULADVANGEOfAMERICA©S on the grounds were to be prohibited. Dis FOR 1905 sipation of players was to be cause for NATIONAL GAME. expulsion, and the whole effort of that Edited by J. E. SULLIVAN constitution was to raise the tone and (Chief of Department of Physical Culture, Louisiana Purchase Exposition) morale of the game. Should be read by every boy and athlete, as it con i START OF THE NATIONAL LEAGUE. Bdse Ball, So Typical of the Ameri * Having framed a constitution that was tains the records of all athletes and all amateur events satisfactory, and certainly drastic enough in this country and abroad. for the new* conditions that it was sought It also contains a complete review of the Olympic can Spirit, Its Origin and Early to bring about, the next question was how it could be put into operation. The feeling Games from the official report of Director Sullivan History, as Traced by That Great at that time among the Eastern clubs of and a resume of the two days devoted to sports in New York, Philadelphia, Boston and Hart which savages were the only contestants, in which it is ford was very strong against the Western proved conclusively that savages are not the natural Exemplar, Mr. Albert G. Spalding. clubs, especially Chicago. Mr. Hulbert had little difficulty in bringing the four West born athletes we have heretofore supposed them to be. ern clubs St. Louis, Cincinnati, Louisville This is the first time in which the athletic performances Mr. A. G. Spalding, one of the great and Chicago into this revolutionary of savages have ever been systematically recorded. figures of the national game of baseball scheme, and after this was quietly accom plished Mr. Hulbert sent a personal invita This is the largest Athletic Almanac ever published, for two generations, as containing 320 pages. Numerous illustrations of player, manager, club tion to the presidents of the four Eastern clubs above named to meet him at the prominent athletes and track teams. owner and sporting goods Grand Central Hotel in New York city, Feb manufacturer, has written ruary 7, 1876, with the result that then and for the "Association Sem there was organized the National League PRICE, 10 CENTS inary" for December a of Professional Base Ball Clubs, witb ex- For sale by all newsdealers and a treatise on the Origin Governor Bulkley, of Connecticut, as its and the Early History of flrst president, and N. E. Young as secre Base Ball, which with tary. This old organization, be it said to A. G. SPALDING & BROS. its credit, has from that day practically New York Minneapolis Denver Kansas City his permission we reprint governed the game in the game©s best in Philadelphia Syracuse Baltimore Washington for the benefit of the pres terest, and to-day professional base ball is Buffalo Chicago New Orleans Pittsburg ent generation of base conducted on a higher plane than any other Boston San Francisco St. Louis Cincinnati A. C. Spalding ball patrons and players, professional sport iu the world. Gambling Montreal, Can. London, Eng. is entirely exterminated, the honesty of the Send for a copy of Spalding©s Athletic Goods Catalogue. It©s free all of whom will find in game is above reproach, and dissipation it much food for reflection and assimila among the players is a thing of the past. tion. An interesting fact brought out It must not be understood that all of the by Mr. Spalding is that base ball is not abuses that had gradually crept into the of English origin but is a purely Ameri game were removed by the wording of that can invention. constitution of the newly organized Na tional League, for it took five years to con SEASON 1905 vince the public that the league was sin cere in its efforts. At the second meeting 6 GRADES 8 SHADES IN EACH 48 STYLES IN ALL THE NATIONAL GAME. of the National League, in December. 1870. when Mr. Hulbert was elected president, it FROM THE CHEAPEST Requests for Sample Lines from Clubs, The Origin and Early History of Base became necessary to expel from member TO THE LEAGUE KIND Colleges and Schools Solicited ship two clubs, representing the great Ball as Viewed by One Familiar With cities of New York and Philadelphia, for With Its Every Phase. breaking their contractual obligations, by LARGEST LINES LOWEST PRICES HIGHEST GRADES not playing return games due the Western SPEEDY DELIVERIES A. G. SPALDING IN ASSOCIATION SBMINAR FOR clubs. Both of these clubs, whose officials > DECEMBER 1904. had been the leading spirits in the defunct Have Sold National League and Largest Colleges for 20 Years Past National Association, thoueht they were powerful enough to break the rule©s of CONTINUED FROM LAST ISSUE. INTERNATIONAL UNIFORM COMPANY In the winter of 1875, through the kind THE NEW NATIONAL LEAGUE ness of a mutual friend, I flrst met Mr. as they had done with its predecessor, but Office, Sales and Sample Rooms Hulbert in Chicago, at which meeting I they did not know W. A. Hulbert. These explained the demoralized condition of the two clubs weie promptly notified to appear 119 Nassau Street and 5 Beekman Street before the National League and show game, that, it was in the hands of the Factory: Brooklyn, N. Y. N E.W YORK gamblers, how nauseating these conditions cause why they should not be expelled. were to the self-respecting players of that Having failed to "jolly" the thing through period, and how difficult it would be to at tho last moment, both clubs became change the condition, because of the strang alarmed and appeared before the League the base ball magnates are at each other©s graf will probably again be actively connected for trial, represented by able lawyers, with the same tliis coming season. Mr. Lawson ling hold throats trying to repair the break. is thinking very seriously of organizing a new THE GAMBLING INFLUENCES while Mr. A. G. Mills, who has done so THE PRESS league composed of cities located on the Lehigh had on the sport. I explained that in my much for professional base ball, appeared devotes much space to these base ball busi Valley Railroad, from Easton. Pa., to Auburn, opinion there was no man then connected as prosecuting attorney for the National ness wranglings, and casual observers N. Y. A majority of the cities In that section with the game who was strong enough to League, with the result that both the New might be justified in considering base ball appear to be ripe for professional base ball, York and Philadelphia Clubs were ex and in a few days Messrs. Lawson and Landgraf lead it out of the wilderness, and in behalf managers a lot of hyenas; but, as a matter will take a trip along the Lehigh Valley to of the game, in behalf of the honest play pelled. This bold but necessary act re of fact, they are, as a rule, high-grade look the field over. Manager Landgraf is \at ers of that period, in behalf of the great duced the membership of the National men, honestly trying to satisfy their local present here in New York, and can be ad base ball public, who were much interested League to five clubs in 1877 and seven patrons and advance and safeguard the dressed on the above subject at No. 309 Bast in, but had become alienated from, the clubs in 1878, and it was not until 1879 that game itself. Fifty-eighth street. New York City. game because of its demoralized condition, the full quota of eight clubs was restored. Base ball is also a great spectator©s game, I begged him to take an active interest in CROOKEDNESS STAMPED OUT. and I believe that I am within the bounds the sport, throw his personality into the At the League©s second annual meeting, of truth when I assert that more people, WESTERN WINNOWINGS. breach and take the lead in a reorganiza November, 1877, it became necessary to ex annually attend base ball matches than tion of the national game. Mr. Hulbert pel four noted players, Devlin, Hall, Crav- all other athletic games in the world put Jack Taylor III is to cover first base for explained that he was much interested in er and Nichols, for crookedness, they together. In making this assertion I am Colorado Springs. base ball, and, while a member of the Only two of the old Millionaires at Colorado having been tried and convicted of selling not unmindful of the enormous crowds Springs will be retained by Tom Burns Blake Chicago Club, he was not its leading spirit, games while playing for the Louisville that attend cricket- and foot ball games but might become so if he could give his Club. In that connection I recall an in this and other English-speaking coun and Messitt. * fellow-members any reasonable assurance affecting scene that occurred soon after tries. The Des Motnes team will report for practice that Chicago could secure a champion March 25 and train at home, along with the this expulsion, when Devlin, a noted pitch THE GAME OF THE BOYS. Milwaukee team. , team. He explained that, as he would be er, appeared in , Mr. Hulbert©s office and It seems unnecessary to explain the game considered on bended knees and with uplifted hands itself, for every American boy is born After the Western League meeting President A NEW MAN IN BASE BALL. with a base ball© and bat in his grasp. He Burns, of the Colorado Springs Club, tendered In order to give him the necessarv influence begged Mr. Hulbert to reinstate him. "I ten newspaper men and the retiring Mr. Sexton and prestige in a national legislative way, it ask this," said Devlin, "not so much for understands the rudiments of the game an elaborate banquet. was absolutely essential that the Chicago myself, but for my wife and children, who before he knows his A, B. C©s, and grows Shortstop Joe Dolan, of the champions, is Club have a winning team, and if that are prostrated with grief. I am guilty and into youth and manhood with a natural still on crutches as the result of injuries sus could be assured he would take the presi ought to be punished, but if you will rein affection for the sport. The mental and tained ©ast year with Omaha and may be dency of the Chicago Club and do his best state me and ^remove© the stigma from my physical activity of base ball makes it unable to play this season. to place the game on a higher basis. Tnis family I will agree never to touch a ball a great educator and training school for Billy Douglass of Wellsville. Mo., former was to be on one condition, that I would again." Devlin was in tears and so was boys of our nation; It necessitates control catcher for the Philadelphia base ball team, has accept the management and captaincy of Hulbert. Mr. Hulbert replied "Devlin, this ling one©s nerves and temper under ex been offered the management of a Western the Chicago nine, select such players as I is what I think of you personally (handing citing conditions, and especially fits a boy League club at a salary of $2200. wanted, assume the entire responsibility of him $50), but you have been convicted of for the rough and tumble commercial life The St. Joseph club has purchased the re selling games, you have disgraced your of to-day. lease of the veteran Pill Douglass from the the playing end of the game, and, if possi THE PIONEER SPORT. Philadelphia Club for $500. and he will play ble, bring the championship to Chicago. profession, you have retarded, if not en first base and manage the Saints. The proposition was accepted then and tirely nullified, the efforts of the National Baseball is the father or forerunner of athletic sports in the United States, which Billy Elwert, the former Cincinnati bowler. , there and the compact was made. He League to purify base ball, and so long wh-o disappeared so mysteriously from his Belle was soon afterward elected president of the as I am president or responsible for its were practically unknown to this country ville (111.) home, and was later located at Chicago Club, and, at my request, made his acts you and your associates in this crime before the civil war. Forty years ago it Pueblo, Col., nails that yarn that he Intended appearance in Boston in June, 1875, to will never be reinstated, so get out of here was a discredit for a man to be seen with to play the field for the Denver Grixzlies. close contracts with the players I had se and never let me see your face again." any kind of athletic implement, but now it "Big Bill" Everett, formerly of Chicago, will lected, and who had agreed to go with me REFORMS ACHIEVED. is a badge of honor. Base ball was the have the sole management of the Denver team to Chicago in 1876. I was at that time spark that brought into action that natu this season, and will hold down the initial captain and pitcher of the original Boston From that day to this there has not been ral, inborn Anglo-Saxon love of all kinds bag. He ?s thinking of taking on "Shorty" nine. A rule was in existence at that a single occasion to expel© a player for of athletic sports, and to-day the youth and Ellswortli. the M.EIOOH crack, as one of bis period, providing for the expulsion of any crookedness, and the integrity of base ball young men of the United States can hold pitchers. player who signed a contract for the fol now stands above reproach. their own with the leading athletes of Arrangements have been made to have the lowing season with any club, except the In 1881 ten prominent players were ex the world. There is to-day no greater Chicago White Sox at Des Molnes April 8 and pelled from the National League for dissi moral and uplifting force influencing the 9 and Hart©s Chicago team on April 10. The one he was then under contract with, until pation, which has resulted in practically Kansas City Club will also pay a visit to after the close of that playing season. youth of tills country than athletics, when Des Moines and Milwaukee will play© there THE FIRST BIG DEAL. eliminating this vice from the game, and kept within reasonab©e bounds. on the last Sunday before the season opens. The latter part of June. 1875. it became it has now become un established requisite SPIRIT OF THE GAME. publicly known that White. McVey, Barnes that ball players must lead abstentious Wellington said that "the battle of and myself, of the Boston team, generally lives In order to maintain their standard Waterloo was won on the cricket field of known as the first "biz four," and Anson of skill as players, demanded by the club England," and President Roosevelt is cred and Button, of the Philadelphia Athletics, officials and the public. ited with a somewhat similar statement had signed with the Chicago Club for 1876. Before Mr. Hulbert died in 1882 he had that "the battle of San Juan Hill was won It created a great sensation in the base the satisfaction of seeing gambling en on the base ball pnd foot ball fields of ball world, and, under the then existing tirely eliminated from the game, integrity America." rules, threats of expulsion were freely of play thoroughly established, dissipa The spirit of base ball has permeated into made, and probably would have been car tion driven from the players© ranks and every part of our strenuous life; it exists ried out at the next annual meeting of the the nationa© game reinstated in public in all business enterprises; it is seen In old association, to be held in March, 1876. favor, as evidenced by the enormous crowds our President, in the Cabinet, in Congress, This situation gave Hulbert his oppor- that now attend the games. in the pulpit, in the counting house and INE TABLES, CAROM, tnity, and while the officials of the old TWO GREAT FIGURES. factory, and if renewed energy is sought, association, under whose management the While Henry Ctadwick is called tho fresh enthusiasm or inspiration required in F COMBINATION AND POOL. same had suffered such a setback, were "Father of Base Ball," William A. Hul any of these places it can always be Orders from all parts of the world promptly airing their intention of expelling tlie above bert was its saviour God bless his mem aroused by the utterance of these two well attended to. named players Hulbert was quietly at ory and it is no small honor to have been understood words "PLAY BALL." work formulating plans to organize a view the saviour of a nation©s sport. Base bail CONCLUSION. John Croatian, Green©s Hotel, Philad©a, Pa. association to supplant the old. For three is a sentiment and not a business; a sport Over 1,000,000 Noise Subdners Sold. months before the coup d©etat was to be and not a commodity, and the great diffi LEHIGH VALLEY LEAGUE. sprung Mr. Hulbert and myself ^cvoted culty that league and club officials have much time in preparing a new cons, tutiou in legislating for the game is in trying Such an Organization Contemplated by Ball Players, Umpires and Managers that would cover the new order of \ ©ings, to adjust a business harness to this frac Seeking positions : Send two-cent stamp for valu the corner-stone of which was the entire tious animal. With all their experience Lawson and Landgraf. able information. elimination from the game of all gambling and efforts, it frequently happens that New York, Feb. 2. Edltrfr Sporting Life: influences. Pool rooms on all base ball when the championship race is on the busi After being practically out of base ball for a INTERNATIONAL BASE BALL BUREAU. grounds were to be prohibited; players ness harness gives way somewhere, and season Managers Al. Lawaoa and Krnest Land 322 Sou/6 Sa/i©oa St., Syracuse, H. Y. February n, 1905. S^POMTING LIFE. IT
BY JOHN CREAHAN. tt is a question if it is not a good idea on the part of the managers of the Chicago Club, .where the great national amateur bil liard tournament takes place, to charge an O1SE CLUB, Boise, Idaho. CENTRAL LEAGUE, admission to see the games. Surely the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION LEAGUES. B W. R. Sebree, President, (CLASS u.) time has arrived in this country when there William Weaver, Manager. President, Dr. F. K. Cursor), South Bend, lud, should be new rules and broader views NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFES adopted in the handling of amateur tourna SIONAL BASE BALL LEAGUES. OALT LAKE CLUB, Salt Lake City, Utah. AYTON CLUB, Dayton, Ohio. ments. This is not only of vital import O Samuel Newhouse, President, D W. S. Landers, President, PRES., P. T. POWERS, 220 Broadway, New York Frederick Clarke, Manager. Hub Knoll, Manager. ance to the best interest of professional SEC©Y, J. H. F.ARRELL, Box 214, Auburn, N. Y. billiards, by which we mean the game in vPOKANE CLUB, Spokane, Wash. VANsVlLLE CLUB, Evansville, lud. general, but to try to prevent amateur BOARD OF ARBITRATION: ) C. H. Williams, President, E C. K. Maley, President, players from doing certain things would be George W. Tebeau, Howard Griffith. Eugene F. Charles T. Reilly, Manager. Jas. E. Ryan, Manager. like trying to stop the current of Niagara, Bert, T. H. Murnane, W. M. Kavanrfugh. or to muzzle the press of America, which NEW VOiSfK LEAGUE. . WAYNE CLUB, Ft. Wayne, lud. is so dear to the heart of a "Penuycnu-ker" (CLASS u.) 1. Mautner, President, EASTERN LEAGUE. President. J. H. Fan til, Auburn, N. Y. Bade Myers, Manager. or whatever the name of the "critter" is. (CLASS A.) President, P. T. Powers, 220 Broadway, N. Y. RAND RAPIDS CLUB, Grand Rapids, Midi. The difference at the present day be A LBANY CLUB, Albany, N. Y. G John M. irleenan, President, tween professional experts and .amateurs J-T- William Quinian, President, UFFALO CLUB. Buffalo, N. Y. Henry Spiesman, Manager. John Morrissoy, Manager. is that the former, while connected and B \V. W. Pierce, President, identified With billiards as a profession, George T. Stalling*, Manager. AR1ON CLL.B, Marion, hid. refuse to play the game; or practically so MSI EKD AM-JOHNSTOWN-GLOVERS V©E M William Duggan, President, legitimately; or in other words, unless all ALTIMORE CLUB, Baltimore, Md. - M. F. Button; of Gloversville, President, Michael Lawrtuce, Manager. linancial risks shall be taken by others. B Conway W. Sams, President, Howard J. Earl, Manager. Hugh Jennint?*. ©OUTH BEND CLUB, bouth Bend, lud. Not all professionals, it is true, but those 1NGHAMTON CLUB, Binghamton, N. Y. 3 F. R. Carson. President, who pose as the masters of the game ar CITY CLUB. Jersey City, N. J B F. F. Hammoiid, President, A. A. Grant, Manager. rived at the conclusion about a quarter of Howard Griffiths. President, Charles Cam ( au, Manager. a century ago that u anufacturers were in Wm. J. Murray. Manner©. HAUTE CLUB, ©lerre Hauie, ind. business for the express purpose of sup TL1ON CLUB, llion, N. Y. L. D. Smith, President, porting them. That was the beginning of ATEWARK CLUB, Newark, N. J. i Samuel Irlam, President, F. Warrender, Manager. the downfall of professional billiards in ^ Matlhis B. Puder, President, John H. Sharrott, Manager. Walter W, Hurnhain. M:uiaKer. HEELING CLUB, Wheeling, VV. Va. this country; with a result that the pro CRAN TON CLUB, bet an ton. Pa. fessional experts not only destroyed them iiJNCE CLUB, Providence, K. L W B. F. Perkins, President, S John Barues, President, Ted Price, Manager. selves, but their occupation, with the ex Felix R. Wendelschaefer, President, James Garry, Manager. ception of those who keep billiard rooms. Thomas Daly, Manager. LEAGUE. OCHEbTER CLUB, Rochester, N. Y YRACUSE CLUB, Syracuse, N. Y. Amateur playors, on the other hand, not George N. Kuntzsch, President, (CLASS B.) R C. T. Chapin, President, President, Edward Holland, Bloomington, 111. only want to play billiards not only in A. G. Hi-ckenberuer. Manager. T. C. Griffin, Manager. tournaments but are the life, being, boue CLUB MEMBERS Cedar Rapids, la., B. Hil,, and sinew of public rooms. They are act i w ^l.U 11, ©1 oronto, Out. ©pROV CLUB, Troy, N. Y. J. J. McCatlrey President, -L. Louis Bacon, President Manager; Davenport, ia., J. T. Hayes, Manager ively engaged in mercantile business, and and Manager. Rock Island, 111.. J. B. McConnell, Manager; Pe- play billiards for the love and sport of the Richard Hailey Manager. ona, lh., Hugh Nicol, Manager; Bioomingtou. 111., game, together with the honor of being a ONTKi©Al. CLUB, Montreal, Can. CLUB, Utica, N. Y. W. Connors, Manager; Decatur, 111., Monte lUc- muster of a game which is essentially the M John Krcunei, President, H. K. Deveiidoif, President, Farlanu,Manager; bpnuglield.ill., I-rank Donnelly, pastime of gentlemen; as it was the high Manager. John Lawlcr, Manager. Manager; Dubuque, la., Chas. Buelow, Manager. est ambition of professionals a generation SOUTHERN LEAGUE. CONNECTICUT LEAGUE. or more age, to be known as expert mast ASSOCIATION. (CLASS B.) (CLASS B.) ers of the game, an honor and distinction (CLASS A.) which was frequently won by playing in President, W. M. Kavanaugh, Little Rock, Ark. President, Sturgis Whitlock, Huntington. Conn, State touraameuts and public contests for President, Joseph D U©Brien Chicago, 111. CLUB MKMBKKS Hartford, \V. Kennedy, Man the modest sum of $100 a side, if, indeed, COLUMBUS CLUB, Columbus, O. TLANTA CLUB, Atlanta, Ga. not at times fo.© less. A W. R. Joynsr, Presided, ager; Springfield, D. O©NeiU, Manager; lUerideu. T. J. Bryce, President, Mauager. S. J. Kennedy, Manager; New Haven, Jamai William Clymer, Manager. __ Cauavan, Manager; Bridgeport, J. H. O©Rouriic. It has been tirsued that, in the strict IRMINGHAM CLUB, Birmingham, Ala. son e of the word, to be an amateur pure i ,ND1AN APOL1.5 CLUB, Indianapolis, lud. Manager; New .London, v,. H. Humphry, Man » C. F. Ruschaupt, President, B R. H. Baugh, Pres.; C. E. Jackson, Sec©y, ager; Holyoke, Jesse Freysinger, iVLaiiagci; Nor and simple it is necessary to play where Harry Vaugiin, Manager. ____ wich, George A. Alien, Manager. there shall be no money at stake, either in Edward Barrow, Manager. charging for the price of admission or ANbAb CITY CLUB, Kansas City, Mo. ITTLE ROCK CLUB, Little Rock, Ark. HUUSON RIVER LEAGUE. Letting on the result of such contests. This K Arthur Irwin, President L Aaron Frank, Pres.; C. P. Perrie, Sec©y, (CLASS c.) 7nay be true, and porsibly is, but it is and Manager. Dale Gear, Manager. President, C. S. Harvey, Hudson, N. Y. absolutely impossible to enforce any such ironclad rules to-day if. they really ever ex T OUlbVlLLE CLUB, Louisville, Ky. EMPHIS CLUB, Memphis, Tenn. CLUB MEMBERS Kingston, A. Van Etten, Presi- isted, for the simple reason that the nver- -W George Teli au. President M Caruther Ewing, Pres.; E. L. Menego, bee y, deiu, H. D. Kamsey, Manager; Saugerties, H. T. rige man is as t.-rone to bet as a duck is to and A. a -tiger. Lewis Whistler, Manager. Keeuey, President, John O©Hailaran, Manager; swim. On the other hand, amateur tour lLWAUKLli CLUB, Milwaukee, Wis. EW G1
fied with anything under forty, and usually fortane to have his fine photographic this aggregation might expect to total 210 studio ruined by fire about a week ago. to 215. In this case the good work of Gokey and Hodsdon saved the day. In Two fine specimens reported from Maine addition to the teams a dozen individual lately are a splendid 14 prfint. 28-inch shooters made merry with the targets in spread, deer head shot by B. M. Packard, the different events, and many good scores of Dover, Me,, and an unusually large and TRAP SHOO [ING STILL HAS ATTRAC were made. Griffith lost only nine targets handsome -horned owl, shot by Mr. Huff, COLD WEATHER HAD NO EFFECT in 100 with forty-eight breaks out of the of Blanchard, Me. T10NS IN WINTRY WEATHER. first fifty. Frank, of the Birch Brooks, ON TRAP SHOOTERS. had a streak which netted him forty-nine Mr. Baumgartner, of Newburyport, was out of fifty. The other ups and downs can watching his live duck decoys, which he be gleaned from the following scores, all had set in the river, when suddenly a Opening Series of Boston Gun CIu made at sixteen yards: large white Arctic owl dropped down and Harrison Won at Keystone League- 25 known , and 25 unknown. tried to seize one of the decoys. Mr. Watertown Gun Club. I Lowell Rod & Gun Club. Baumgartner fired twice, killing the owl Watertown Won Second Team 25K.25U. 25K:25U, instantly. The bird had a spread of wings Johnson Shot Bestat Point Breeze Roy . ,..22 20 4 Climax . ... 21 24 45 of six feet. Burns ...18 14-321 Rule ...... 22 . 19 41 Match of Boston Shooting Asso Morse ...18 17 351 Dean .^ . 17 34 Gothard Won Meadow Springs Barry ...21 15-361I3dwards . .22 18 40 Game Warden N. E. .Cormier, of Quebec, Gokey furnishes a neat detailed report of game elation N. E. Kennel Club Event ...21 23 441 Currier . ..15 12 27 shipments via the Canadian Pacific Rail Prize Buckwalter Won Gun. 189! 187 way in the counties of Ottawa and Pon- Targets ...... 25 25 25 25 25 tiac, Province of Quebec. The totals giv Boston, Mass., Feb. 6. Editor "Sportin en are 1339 deer, 62 moose and one caribou Philadelphia, Pa., Feb. 6. Trap shooters Life:" The opening shoot of the Bosto Kirkwood ...... 23 23 20 21 22 for the open season, October and Novem Gun Club©s spring series took place u Frank ...... 25 24 23 21-19 ber, 1904. had a busy day on Saturday even if the Wellington, Mass., February 1, and th Straw ...... 16 17 16 17 12 "BEANIAN." air was of the degree that freezes. The Rowe ...... 12 10 17 10 15 sun was bright and the wind was hardly weather made full amends for the previou Griffitb ...... 22 21 24 24 . . felt, so that conditions were rather favor week©s disappointment with an ideal wir Wild ...... 20 15 20 16 .. TRAP IN ILLINOIS. able. ter©s day. During the early part of tti Woodruff ...... 20 1« 17 .. Several clubs had regular Saturday ai- afternoon the cheering influence of th Edwards ...... 20 17 ...... sun made things comfortable, as; the shool Climax ...... 2322...... F. C. Riehl Had Highest Average at fnirs, Meadow Springs, Highland, Olney, ers wended their way down the squad lin Rnlfi ...... 18 14 .. .. North Camden and Narberth Clubs shot at to the tune of "broke" or "lost," the foi Blinn ...... 1715...... Blue Mound. targets. Keystone Shooting League, Point nier largely predominating, a most import Owen ...... 14 11 .. .. Blue Mound. 111., Feb. 3. Editor "Sport Breeze ind East Suffolk hid live bird ant feature that added to the afternoon© Burns ...... 20 ...... ing Life:" The Blue Mound Gun Club held sweeps. Altogether more than 100 shoot enjoyment. The B. G. C. regulars were o Cnrrier ...... 14 . . . a successful two-day shoot, Feb. 1 and ers were enjoying the sport of trap shoot hand with complete ranks and neighborin The next shoot Is Feb. 11. 2. The weather was intensely cold, ranging ing around this city on Saturday last. clubs were well represented Among tn from zero to 12 below, and shooters suf KKYSTOXK SHOOTING LEAGUE. visitors were Roy, Willard, and Gokey, o NEW ENGLAND BRIEFS. fered at the score, but a large, well-heated The first of a series of shoots at iive Watertown; Blinn and Owen, of the B. A Trap matters with the South Manchester tent gave warmth and comfort between birds among Keystone Shooting League A., Burns and Ford, of Middlesex, Silsbee Sportsmen©s Association, of Manchester, squads. Considering the conditions attend members was held on Saturday at Holmes- of the New England Kennel Club, wh Conn, have been at a low ebb, but as a ance was very good, there being 17 shoot burg Junction. The conditions are twenty made his first appearance on the B. G C result of a meeting held during the last ers the first, and 14 the second rtav. birds, handicap rise, i©or members only, platform, only to gather in high averag week ia Jrnuary the association has taken The first day©s program carried ©160 tar and an optional sweep of $10, open to all. and tie for first position in the priz on a new lease of life. As scon as spring gets and ton live birds, the management Those events will be shot every Satur match. Rogers, of the Needham Gun Club weather sets in steady they will hold insisting on counting the latter in for aver- day during Febn-ary, March and April, was another visitor who started in earl shoots every Saturday afternocn. An in ago. In both classes birds were fast, and the winner of each weekly event to be and stayed late, regretting that lack teresting feature will be contests for the in the latter what should have been a credited with a victory, w©hich will © give daylight prevented further shooting. Pe members© cup, presented by F. A, Parrar. handicap of from 28 to 31 yards proved the winner a beautiful silver cup. At the culiar to state, though the 19 shooters r upon measurement to be* four yards strong, end of th • three months the cup will be on their mettle and striving hard to keep Mr. John Caswell, of Boston, is at pres hence handicaps given herewith give ac awarded to the contestant winning it the the zeros down to minimum, not t ent sojourning at the Southern Mecca of tual distance in measured yards, and ac greatest number of times during the shoot. straight was made. Wheeler, of Brunswick motorists, Ormonde, Fla., and is running count in a measure for low scores. The fi-st winner was Walter Harrison, Me., N. E. Representative of the Peter some speedy miles with his thirty-five-horse The first day A. R. Kellar won amateur who k©iled 19 out of 20 birds, from 29 Cartridge Co., and O. R. Dickey, with hi power electric auto over the famous beach honors with 141 1 its. and William Kellar yards. Coffin, Frank, Geikler and Fred ©Old Reliable" Parker and Improved E race course. was just cue bird behind Second day Parker tied for second, on 17 kills. Parker C. © were the trade representatives who b William Kellar was again high, with A. at 32 yards bad bad l-.ck on his first five, their presence added importance to thi Messrs. Woodruff and Butler, two of the Hewitt second. Frank Riehl won pro losing two, but his 32-yard handicap was opening. Scores follow: B. G. C.©s "old guard," accompanied by fessional and general, and H. W. Cad- rather severe. On the next 15 he allowed Kvents .... 123456789 10 game gui,s and favorite hunting dogs, have wallader second © professional average. but ono to escape. Targets ... 10 10 15 10 15 15 10 15 10 15 Pet hied themselves to the realms of the sunny Scores follow: The second event was an open handicap South for a few weeks© shooting. 1st day. 2d day. at ten birds, and Charles Geikler carried . 7 5 9 7 13 12 9 ...... 72 Bell (20)... Riehl ...... 170 144 100 129 off first money alone by grassing all of his 8475596.. 7.. .52 Win Kellar birds. Frank and Parker tied for second lackey (21).. 48 7 8 11 11 ...... 65 The Colt Gun Club, of Hartford, Conn., 170 140 160 132 Kirk wood (20) are raising a fund to be used in restocking Cadwallsfler ... 170 142 ICO 114 with nine. First honors in the third event, 4 9 8 7 7 10 .... 9 9 .63 G. Robbing . .. Roy (19)..... 7 8 13 8 11 13 ...... S0< the quail grounds in their vicinity. 170 120 100 116 a fifteen-bird handicap, were divided be Bhnn (16) .... J. W. Kobbins. 170 126 160 104 tween Fn.nk and Geikler, who-finished 8 6 8 8 6 10 7 7 .... .60 A. R. Kellar... 141 Owen (16) .... 9 4 8 6 8 7 6 8 .... .5B 170 with straight scores. Parker scored four Muldown (16) Eben D. Jordan, a prominent Bostonian Herman ...... 170 119 9 8 12 5 8 7 and enthusiastic sportsman, has leased for Van Gundy .... 170 115 teen and had his one lost bird drop just Wheeler (18). 5067 12 7 7989 .63: over the boundary. Woodruff (17) the next shooting season, luverary Castle, Iledrick ...... 15 0 25 10 7884 10 938" 4 . . .50© Bankson ...... 35 23 Despite the cold weather, the birds Rnrns 06)... 7 5 13 61214 4 . 6 .C6( the he me seat of the famous Argyle family Willard (16) . . in Argyleshlre, Scotland. This estate has Bramblett 65 46 25 14 proved good flyers find the men shot in 4 7 104 39 ... .60 Armstrong . . .. 150 63 80 48 splendid form. Geikler carried off the Bruce (16). ... 1 . . © . . . .200 immense shooting and fishLig- privileges, 35,000 acres of marsh and moorland, giving Whittinston ... 35 19 50 34 honors among those who shot in all three 6 7 10 .64 Snell ...... 150 118 events by scoring 42 out of 45. Frank Silsbee (16)...... 753 unexcelled grouse and small game shoot A. Herman ... 80 34 13 9 12 14 ... .8 ing, wbile 25,000 acres of rugged woodland Ileivitt ...... 120 grassed 41 and Harrison and Parker tied Gokey (16)... 9 7 11 10 98 100 124 with 40. The scores: Henry (16)...... 6 _ offer splendid opportunities for stag nunt- 1©ape ...... 20 Frederick (16) 6 . . .600 McMillen ...... Club Handicap. 20 live birds, handicap rise, .300 Wood ...... 1 5 optional sweepstake. $10 entrance. High ears© Prize match. 30 tareets. distance handicap. Snell ...... 160 Harrison (20)...... 12110 12222 11221 12222 1-1 |i sbee (16). 110101110111 ill 111110111111111-16 A large and notable gathering of sports I>ive birds, first day Cndwallader (35) 7, Rielil Prank (30) ...... 12201 22122 00122 22222-17 Burns (16)..OilOftlllll 1011 111111110111111 26 men attended the first annual banquet of (35) 7. G. Kellar (34) 8. C. Herman (34) 5. W. R Parker (32^ ...... 02202 22222 22222 22222 17 i*rank (19). .OlOllllllllliii lOllllllllinoO_25 the Springfield Fish and Game Protective Kellar (32) 6. J. W. Bobbins (33) 8, G. Kobbins Geiklor (29) ...... 12222 020222 20222 22222 17- Roy (19) 010110111111110 111101111101111-24 Association, which was held at the Worthy (3^) 8. McFnlls (30) ...... 22200 22202 22220 22222 10 Dickey (21).H101110I011110 101110101011111-21 Hotel, Springfield, Mass., Jan. 27. After Miss and out handicap, same as above. Coffin (30) ...... 22220 02222 22222 02222-17 Gokey (.6). .111011111111000 000011111101111 2] enjoying the palate tickling festivities, the J. W. Bobbins...... 0 0 Russell (30) ...... 22022 2022222002 22222 16 G. R. Robbins...... 0 10110 Jackson (29) ...... 22220 20200 02222 22222-15 - remainder of the evening was spent listen Snell ...... 0 0 South (28) ...... 22222 22220 02202 20222 16 (10 .001111110010111 011101110100011-19 ing to the many speakers who boomed the Herman ...... 0 0 len live birds, handicap rise: Roprs (16).111101001101101 111100001011100 18 Springfield Association©s pet project for Cadwallader ...... 0 10110 Harri-on ...... 20101 11212 8 5 k7
otton moccasins inside. No leather shoe has yet been made that will stand a day©s tramping through slush or melting snow over rough country, and positively keep your stockings dry. STILL SUPREME Your cap or hat suited you; it always does no matter what ycm wear. But if The Indoor .22 Caliber Rifle Championship of the United States won with you found that corduroy cap with the ear- flaps crossed over the top caught on the brush now and then and caused you an noyance just when you thought the dog PETERS .22 SHORT CARTRIDGES WINKING IT OVER. was working on a bird it is time to look for a new cap that fits snug and has a When your game shooting Is over and smooth top. Perhaps your gloves were all your light field gun is thoroughly oiled and rfght, even if your old last year©s pair did A NEW RECORD packed away with your hunting parapher wear out sooner than you expected. Two L. P. Ittel scores 2459 out of a possible 2500 ; Second place won by nalia think over the days afield and see if or three pairs of new gloves of different Dr. A. A. Stillman, using PETERS .22 Long-rifle Cartridges. Third and you made any mistakes in your outfit. Wa.s weights and easy fit will give the best your gun the proper fit for field shooting? service if the trip is one of a week or two fourth positions a tie between H. M. Pope and W. A.Tewes, using PETERS Does it come up just right and did you in November. If your gloves get thor .22 Steverrs-Pope Armory Cartridges. kill your fair shots easily, or did you have oughly wet twist out the water, pull them to "get down to the rib? If the stock is on and rub vaseline all over them; hang up ASK FOR THE SEMI-SMOKELESS KIND. too straight, and a great many are, you iii a warm place and they will come out overshot lots of low, driving birds, which soft and pliable when dry. you felt sure you "covered." On. the other It may be that your ideas are quite dif Wide Awake Dealers Sell Peters Goods, Up-to-date Sportsmen hand, you may have too much drop, in ferent from mine on all of these things Demand Them. The Makers Will Continue to Furnish Them. which case rising birds frequently escaped pertaining to the comforts and pleasure of you, and even steady, straightaway shots a gunning trip. But we are sure to differ surprised you by keeping right along. In on the right kind of a dog. The miserable, : pulling up quickly and firing the moment shabby-looking, common dog which follows of reaching the swiftly-moving object, one you may be the greatest bird dog in the NEW YORK, 98 CHAMBERS ST. CINCINNATI, O. does not always take time to "cover" care country from your point of view, aftd you T. H. KELUER, MANAGER fully, and the eye may be above or below may think that the other fellow©s well- the direct line to sight without the guu- groomed, handsome, pedigreed setter is iier being aware of it. Therefore, a perfect not worth his keeping. Therefore, every tit is essential to securing a good bag. man should use the dog he likes best, Such a gun should come up easily and when whether it is a field trial winner or a In the Hands of Both Experts and Amateurs tossed to the shoulder enable the shooter "just dog." to find his eye lined accurately over the The setter which is a wonder on Bob rib without moving his head in the least. White in the South may prove a complete Such a gun will allow "snap shooting" failure on ruffled grouse in the North. For with success. Bob White in open country a fast wide Your load, too, should be considered. Did ranger should be used. On grouse in Penn ARE WINNING SIGNAL VICTORIES the powder charge do the work expected? sylvania a slow, careful, close working, Sometimes too light a load cripples birds obedient dog which will stand staunch on at all the prominent tournaments. No gun built and too heavy a charge kicks uncomforta the first suspicion of scent is absolutely will outwear or outshoot them. bly in a light gun and badly mangles the necessary to secure good shooting. There game at close range. The load should give fore, your dog probably suits you whatever We will be pleased to mail our 1905 catalogue to answer an evenly-spread pattern at 25 yards and he is, and you would not consider him in inquires write us. the right or first used barrel should be a trade. But you may find on thinking it a cylinder with a slight choke in the sec over that a change can be made in your 50 cents buys our Ideal Brass Wire Gun Cleaner. ond. Many gunners shoot a modified or outfit which will add to your comfort afield even full-choked gun at quail or grouse in and even augment the keen delight which Won©t scratch the barrels. the brush, sometimes not a dozen yards comes from feeling a well-filled game pocket away, and wonder why they missed so swinging against you as you wend your LEFEVER ARMS CO., SYRACUSE, N. Y. frequently. Few grouse or quail are killed way homeward at nightfall. over 25 yards away in brush shooting, at CRESCENT ATHLETIC CLUB. Audubon Club on Saturday afternoon. The least in this State, because if they are weather conditions were such as to prevent much further away one could not see A large Field Faced Cold Weather For a large attendance, though the members them. Of course you have all made 50 and were zratined to sec some of the old guard Don©t forget that 60-yard kills or even longer ones (by guess), Weekly Ccntest. present. The Class A badge was won by Bay Ridge, L. I., Feb. 6. In a nipping Carl Seymore, with 22; the Class B was but when you actually measured those wind from the northwest that numbed the won by E? P. Reynolds, with 15; the Class long kills (50 or 60 yards, by guess) you fingers of the trap shooters of the Crescent C by Edward Cox, with 14. The next reg ©New E.G. Improved© found 25 or 30 paces was about right, per Athletic Club a score of them did excellent ular shoot of the club will be held on Satur work on the Bay Ridge grounds Saturday. day, February 18, at which time, in addi haps 35 at the outside. We have heard of Aside from the extremely cold weather the tion to the regular events, there will be (Made in America by Americans) men who made great bags of birds, using held the second monthly cup shoot for a atmosphere was ideal for the sport clear handsome cup donated by Dr. J. M. Burke. combines all the qualities of full choked guns and heavy loads and never as a bell so that sighting was easy for the competitors. Seventeen men faced the Following are the scores: tore the birds to pieces. As we said before, traps for the first shoot for the February Targets ...... 10 15 *25 25 10 15 10 15 II we have "heard" of such men. Therefore, Cup. It was the largest field for a month 613 1615 7 .. E. C. No. 1 carefully consider whether your gun ly trophy of the year. G. G. Stephensou, Wilson .. 8 10 Jr. and F. B. Stephenson* were the high Cox ..... 7 5 14 17 cc II spreads th" shot properly for 25-yard shoot Reynolds 15 .. men in this match, the former winning Wooton . . ©5 ii 19 .. 7 ii and NewE.C. ing. The size of shot is worth consider the leg with a full score of 25. Great in Burkbardt 7 15 1819 8 11 ing, particularly if you used No. 6 for terest was shown in the first of the shoots Rames ... 7 9 13 .. 7 10 with some splendid qualities for the spcial prize offered by T. W. Stake French ... 5 9 17 .. . . 13 grouse or No. 7 for quail, and had poor at 50 targets. Sixteen men entered for McLcod 9 13 18 .. . . 12 of its own. fcuccess. A bird with a broken wing comes Seymore 22 .. . it. G. G. Stephenson, with a handicap of . . 11 .. 18 . down quite as pleasingly before your eyes four, winning with a total score of 47. Parsons 9 13 Eight pairs of shooters took part in the Norris ... ..14 16 .. . We know a trial will convince you. as one filled with shot, and No. 8 or 9 shot Kirkover . 20 .. . 9 14 team shoot, H. C. Werleman and Dr. F. Anderson 20 .. . 9 14 «/ill "wing" more quail and 7% or 8 catch C. Raynor winning with a total score of Savage .. 6 .. more grouse wings than the same charge of 47 out of a possible 50. No less than four J a me son . LAFLIN & RAND men tied, with full scores of 15 each, in a * Badge coarser shot. trophy match in which 15 had entered. POWDER CO. Your clothing must receive some thought, It required two shoot-offs to decide it. H. Trap at Middletown. and if it was not comfortable consider your B. Vanderveer won them both with scores of 14. Dr. S. P. Hopkins was the winner Middletown, N. Y., Feb. 2--In the shoot self in line for a new outfit next season. held here January 20 J. A. Ogden made best of another 15 target match and L. M. Pal average for the program of loO shots, Wearing "any old clothes" on a gunning mer of the final one. The scores: breaking 129. Sim Glover and * rank But trip may do for some, but a canvas or February Cup; 25 targets; handicap. ler broke 126; Neaf Apgar, 120. In the 100- The committee also decided to present a Name. Hep. Ti. Name. Hep Ti. diamond medal to the professional shot corduroy hunting suit made expressly for G. G. Stelson, Jr. 2 2ojDr. P. C. Raynor. 5 21 target match, handicap added Hayes won standing first in his class. T3re competi pushing over rough country, on rocks and F. B. Stephenson 1 241 H. C. Vanderveer 4 21 on a total of 91. The scores follow: tion will be managed on the handicap sys K M. Palm©r. Jr. 0 231 A. G. Sonthworth 0 20 10 20 20 100 10 25 tem and open to the world professionals logs, through brush and briars, or a few W. C. Dawson ..G 23|D. O. Bennett ... 3 20 and manufacturers© agents to shoot for hours in a rain or snow will not only give H. C. Werleman 7 22IT. W. Stake ... 5 20 Sim Glover ...... ••••• 9 15 84 8 .. targets only. The rales governing the H. M. BriKharri 0 22 Dr. J. J. Rcyes . 2 19 Neaf Apgar ...... i •••••* » 15 78 6 23 the most service, but keep the wearer in F. T. Bedford, Jr 1 22 Dr. S. P. Hopkins 5 18 Frank Butler ...... » 18 83 6 20 shooting are those of the Dominion of Can a comfortable state at all times. Shells L. O Hopkins . . 1 21 O. C. Grinnell. Jr 1 16 Hearne 19 76 9 21 ada Trap Shooting and Game Protective W. M. Marshall. 5 2l| Woodward, Hy...... » 16 84 Association. carry easier in a shell vest than dragging Tebin shoot; 25 targets; handicap. Coe. F. J. .... i** 18 . . No expense will be spared to make this in the pockets of your hunting coat, al H. C. Werleman 7 231 F. B. Stephanson 1 25 Ogden, J. A...... » 17 86 tournament a success, and with the liberal Dr. F. C. Raynor 5 24 L. C, Hopkius .. 1 1:0 Snyder, B. J...... » 16 72 cash guarantee and other Indtrcements of though some keep a half-dozen handy in Brickner. A...... < 18 77 fered the clnb feels that Toronto win see the right pocket and a couple dozen more Team total ...... 47 Team total ...... 45 Woodlnill. CLas...... © 12 73 G. G. Stephenson 2 23 F©. T. Bedford, Jr. 1 21 Scnneider ...... © 18 81 in May next a tournament that will eclipse in the vest. Shells carried in the vest are T. W. Stake.... 5 22 O. C. Grinnell, Jr 1 17 Welles, H. S...... 9 12 77 6 18 the one held in August, 1903, which was less liable to have top wads loosened or Haves, T. H...... 76 .. 19 the second largest strictly amateur tourna Team total ...... 45 Team total ..... 38 Ashley, Dr. M...... «« .. 50 ment ever held in America. pressed out of shape by jamming each C. A. Sykes .... 4 45|L. M. Palmer... 0 23 Van Sickee, F...... 64 Competitors will be able to remain in D. G. Bennett . 3 21] H. M. Brigham .0 22 Brown, O. !!...... 11 12 9 .. other. Tutlbill ...... 9 10 59 .. 16 Toronto and on May 20 see the race at the The pants for hunting are usually made Oallasshan. D. W...... 2 10 Woodbine track -for the King©s Elate- Tea©Ji total ..... 46 Team total ..... 45 the oldest continuously-rna racing stake of quite roomy and too large from the knee A G Southworth 0 211 Dr. S. P. Hopkins 6 20 Wohax, L...... » .. 18 W. W. Marshall 5 17|Pr. J. J. Keyes 2 17 Martin. L...... » the continent. down. Unless you wear leggings these baggy pants can be altered so as to fit Team total .....Ssi Team total ...... 37 A Shoot For Canada. Stake. Trophy shoot; 50 targets; handicap. Trap at Pinehnrst. nearly as close as a legging from the knee G G. Steplienson 4 47|A. G. Southworth 0 41 Toronto, Can., Feb. 3.-A meeting of the to the bottom, making it easier to pass H B Vanderveer 8 461 ED. M. Brigham. 0 41 Management Committee of the Stanley Gun Pinebnrst, N. C., Feb. 3. The second F© B©. Stephenson 2 46! O. A. Sykes .... 8 39 Club of Toronto (Incorporated) was held event in the winter©s trap shooting fixtures, through brush and briars. D C Bennett .. 6 451 F. T. Bedford... 2 38 on January 31 to consider the plans for the held here yesterday, resulted in a close I/ M Palm<5r .. 0 44|L. C. Hopkins .. 2 37 annual tournament in Toronto on May li, Those old shoes may be comfortable at Dr F. C. RaynorlO 431 S. P. Hopkins. 10 39 contest, C. A. Taft. of Whitingsville, Mass., first, but you are sure to get wet feet be O O Grinnell.. 2 421 W. Marshall ..10 35 18 and 19. Those present were: Thomas whose handicap was two, winning from C. H G©Werleman 14 421 C. Dawson .....12 33 A Duff (chairman), AMerman Robert A. Lockwood, of New York, in a 25-target fore the end of the day. A good, reliable T»a©ms of five men from the Crescent and Fleming, J. H. Thompson (president) and tie shoot-off, by a narrow margin of three. pair of well-oiled hunting shoes, "broken Yale Gun clubs will shoot at fifty targets on Alex Dey (secretary). It was decided to Messrs. Taft and Lockwood, in the regu the Bay Ridga grounds on February 18. have ten 20-target events each day, making lar event, at 50 targets each, soon dis in" thoroughly before your trip, will add 600 targets in all. and to gxiarantee $1250 tanced the field. Mr. Lockwood smashed joy to your outing and keep pneumonia and Buffalo Audubon Club. in cash. It was agreed to give a valuable his first 16 straight and Mr. Taft his first rheumatism from visiting you. When it Buffalo, N. Y., Feb. 6. The first regular prize each day for high average and a 14. The latter led at the end of the first grand prize to the competitor who makes string with 23 to Mr. Lockwood©s 22. Botli comes to snow, if you really want dry feet badge shoot for the month of February high average for the entire tournament. tied on the first 50 with 41 each* wear rubber boots with felt ins©olea or was held at the grounds of the Buffalo SPORTING LIFE February n, 1905.
then if frost is on the vine. A law might even be passed to prohibt the use of double barrel guns and forbid any man killing a rabbit "sittin©." Perhaps a law forbidding foxes from killing more than two rabbits a week might help some. NOT TOO PERSONAL BUT JUST Thomas Duff, of Toronto, announces a shoot of the Stanley Gun Club, of Toronto, PERSONAL ENOUGH. Can., May 17. 18 and 19. Alexander Dey, secretary. 178 Mill street. Toronto, Can., will mail piograms to all applications in due time. Bits of News, Gossip and Comment ALL GUN, NO EXTRAS. V. W. Yohner, secretary of the West- more©and County Trap Shooters© League, About Men Whom Lovers of Shoot announces a shoot of the Scottdale (Pa.) ing Know in Person or Through Gun Club, April 26-27. Catasauqua©s (Pa.) wealthy silk manu facturer, George I). Dery. is stocking his the Medium of General Fame. preserve at Pennville with thousands of rabbits, squirrels, quail, pheasants and deer. BY Win. K. PARK. "Snortinjsj Life©s Trap Shooting Re R. F. Kistler, of Delaware Water Gap, view" for i9O:5 is now issued in book Pa., followed a fox track in the snow one form ami will be sent fi-ce to any day arid within n short distance found «Jie applying: for same with 5 cents where Reynard had killed two rabbits and Sold through dealers only. Send for catalogue. in stamps. This Keviow i» vrortH one grouse.. This is one day©s work, it is hf-ndiiiK for und worth Uecping. It likely the same erery day. HUNTER ARMS COMPANY, FUI^TON, N. Y. contains a snm.una.ry of the printed Prospective purchaser "Is that a genu reports of trap shooting tonrnn- ine English bulldog?" irsents wliieli have been held during: Dealer "Genuine English? Why say, the season of 19O4. It contains all that dog actually drops an "h" every time of the liest records made by profes he barks. (Clipped). sionals nud amntenrs. It shown the 1902. 1903. 1904 actual -work done by a number of Life?©She ""Did you ever read the ©Simple the leading" trap shots, nlso average »rlns of over 1OOO men. Send for a He "No. but I read the ©Sporting Life" copy of this hook at once. It will every week." (Not clipped). 1»«; sent free while the supply lasts. It is said that there is more game killed Enclose 5 cents i«i stamps for post by gunners in Schuylkill County, Pa., on Won the Professional Championship age. Sunday than on any other day in the week. Why does riot Assemblyman Chas. Frank Phillips defeated A. .7. Springborn A. Snyder put in a bill imposing a heavy Mr. FRED GILBERT at Campau©s Lake, Midi.. January 28. by fine or imprisonment for violations of the the score of 23 to 17. out. of 25 live birds. Sunday hunting law and get the support It is reported that $1000 changed hands of the Schuylkill County sportsmen? oil the match. 1903. 1904 It Is said that the Mongolian pheasants, released in considerable numbers in Massa Isaac W. Budd. of Pemberton, N. J.. chusetts, are destroying the native ruffed a member of the Ko.vsto.ne Shooting grouse. The Imported pheasant is a great League, this city, has gone to Florida for fighter and seldom gets defeated. As the a few weeks© rest and shooting. ruffed grouse affords the best shooting the Mongolian will doubtless receive considera Won the Amateur Championship Frank E. Bntler. the U. M. C. traveler ble attention from gunners who wish to and expert shot, was calling on the trade save the native bird. in this city on Tuesday of last week1. Mr. Mr. L. B. FLEMING. Mr. JOHN W. GARRETT Butler was at one time an obscure mis Farmers of Crawford county, O.. have sionary, but now he is a prominent shoot- asked that a law be enacted to perma ist. Not long ago he was high expert at a nently protect the quail on account of the shoot in New York State, and he was not birds© assistance as an insect killer. This the only paid expert there, either. He will be the case in every State when we It is Uniform says lie is now sure of having his name get through telling the farmer what a appear in the next Kevicw as a high-aver friend he has in the quail. It was ever age winner. thus. Edward Banks and Luther Squier, of Andrew Smith, of Sharon Springs. K. Y.. the E. I. duPont Company. Wilmington, recently killed a fox which weighed 11% Del., were callers on "Sporting Life" on pounds. Mr. Smith had a rare experience Ihe AUSTIN CARTRIDGE CO., Wednesday of last week. They couldn©t while hunting ruffed grouse last fall. He stay but a moment and barely had time was standing on,a ledge of rocks when his OF CLEVELAND, OHIO. to look at the dog. rlog flushed a bird below him which started downhill. He fired, killing the bird. When A bill is before fbe Indiana Legislature he went to gather it he noticed something LOADED and EMPTY SHOTGUN SHELLS to prohibit pigeon shooting from trap. As flopping beyond, and on investigation found the Indiana trap shooters appear to be lit a second grouse, which had a broken wing. Will Load Any Standard Bulk Smokeless tle concerned the bill will probably be Just how he came to hit the second bird Powder Desired. passed. he failed to understand, but two grous©e at one shot is not often made. Branch office: 130 Hanover St., Baltimore, Md. Wm. Baskervill, Manager. John Parker, manager of the shoot to According to a report in the Newark Run- be held at Detroit, Mich., February 15, 16 day "News" of Feb. 5. Frank E. Butler, and 17, writes that this tournament will the U. M. C. expert, made a record of OS ground of snow, good scores were made in be one of the best of the season, and a out of 100 targets. This is the best shoot the other events. GUMS and large crowd of amateurs will be attracted. ing we have ever heard of Frank doing, Riley took first prize in the weekly event and being a published score it must be ©at 25 targets. The scores: Uiley 21, Liuds- John Burmister writes "Sporting Life" true. He was using Rolla Heikes© old ley 20, Gi©Ilan 18, S. Castle 18, Letzeller 17, that the Indian shoot will be held at Remington gun that had been fired over Squier 17, J. McGuirk 16, J. Castle 10. Okoboji. or Spirit Lake, la. August 22. 80,000 times. Maybe it was Rolla©s old Desmond 16, Murphy, 10, Taylor 16, Hazel J. B. SHANNON & SONS, 2-3, 24 and 25. gun that did it. 16, Skilinger 15, Crane 15, Branch ID, A. Castle 15. 315 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. At Great Bend, Kan., January 23, Gano W. Kline defeated L. Davis at York, Pa., broke 115 out of 130 targets: Downs. 112- Feb. 4, by the score of 19 to 17 out of M Infallible Gun Club. RAND LOADED SHELLS A SPECIALTY. Arnold, 112; Lewis, 108; Gruber, 107; live birds. Our new Gun Catalogue sent for the asking. O©Brien, 100. Buffalo. N. Y., Feb. 3. At the regular William Adams, of Newton. defeated shoot of the Infallible Gun Club, held at James Patton, of Minersville, in a match Columbia Park Saturday. Gilbert Dietzer birds, $5, with $10 added; No. 2, 9 birds-, W. M. Foord. the crack amateur shot of at Pottsville Pa., Feb. 4. Adams killed was returned the winner in the shoot for $7, with $15 added; No. 3, 10 birds, $10, Wilmington, won a fine Parker hammer- 12 out of 14 birds, and Patton 7 out of 13. the Weed trophy. Some very good scores with .$25 added; No. 4, miss and out, $2. less gun at Trenton. N. J.. recently. It This was the second match between these were made when the weather conditions Third day, February 17, the international was a re-entry affair, and Foord had to two men. Adams winning both. The con are taken into consideration. live-bird event for Gilrnan-Barues trophy break 43 straight to win. ditions were trap and handle for $50 a side. Targets 25 25 25 10 25 birds, $25 entrance. $100 added, high guns. All live-bird events divided high-guu The New York State shoot will be held The Bound Brook (N. J.) Gun Club will G. Dietzer ...... 24 system. Target purses divided Hose sys at Utica, N. Y., June 13. 14. 15 arvl 16. hold a shoot on Feb. 18. Hincs ...... tem. Handicaps on targets 16 to 21 yards. James W. Brown. 05 Taylor avenue, Utica, McLeod ...... Handicap on live birds 26 to 33 yards. Ship N. Y., is the secretary. L. C. Dietzer ...... Hall ...... shells care J. A. Marks. J)3 Woodward ave W. A. H. Stafford Won the Cup. Coester ...... \ . nue. Detroit, Mich. The managers will lie The Linden (la.) shoot had to be post Palm Beach, Fla., Feb. 6. The weather Wheeler ...... Fred. Foster, Lunsing, Mich.; John Parker, poned owing to severe cold weather, which was cloudy and kept many away, but still Steinbeck ...... Detroit, Mich. kept shooters within doors. With the wind the shoot Saturday was a great success. Shaw ...... blowing a gale and the cold 15 to 20 de- There was a large number of New York Hahn ...... t.i< es below zero, trap shooting ceases to men in the contest, which was a 25 live Burkhanlt ...... Trap at Media. be a pleasure, even to the sturdy ones. Andersen ...... bird handicap, with $10 entrance. The McKintiey ...... Media, Feb. 4. Because of the biting cold first prize, a silver cup, went to Mr. W A. W. Geisdorfer .... . an unusually small field faced the trap at Amateurs only can shoot for the money H. Stafford, president of the Carteret Gun Holz ...... the Media Gun Club grounds to-day. Those In the target events at Detroit, February Club. Mr. John Jerome Kelly and Mr. Geisdorfer ... present, however, made some good scores in 15. but the live-bird events on February 16 John J. Van Nostrand. of New© York, tied Walters ...... the regular weekly shoot, iu which 12 par and 17 are open to all, handicap rise. for the second and third prizes, and as it ticipated. Field Captain Williamson carried was too dark to see, they tossed a coin, Trap at Washington Square. off honors by breaking straight. Scores: Trap shooters use Elliott©s Ear Protector. Kelly getting the cup and Van Nostrand Twenty-five Targets Williamson 25 Howard Saves headache, prevents deafness, stops the money prize. Washington Square. Pa., Feb. 4. The 21, Reilly 19, I©enninj©ton 18. Fields 17. Mathiies flinching, obviates noises. Circulars free The fourth money went to Edgar Gibbs Washington Gun Club held a live bird 11. Lower 17, Dee 1C, Sweeney 14, Rigby 14 .1- A. K. Elliott. Box 201, New York. Murphy, of New York, who scored 15 handicap shoot on their grounds here to Leedoni 12, Poulsoh 9. straight kills. The shoot was four misses day. The scores of the best events follow: Twenty-five Targets Penninsjton 18, William- A special report to the city papers re- and out. Some of the best work was done son IS. Fields 10, Lower 16. Howard 20 Reilly Ten bird shoot Katz 8. Chalk 7. Cbew 7, 12. Sweeney 14. Rigby 13. Mathues 11. !-itis ihat Arthur Sawtelle. of Oakland. by Robert C. Watson. Jr., Frederick S. Farmer 6. Momnie 6. Anderson C, Murphy 5, Twenty-five Targets Howard 20, Reilly IS Me., r.uw founding his 20th birthday, has Stamford, Proctor Smith, of New York; Alllson 5. Mathues 17, Lower 1C, Dee 1C, Fields 15 just been accidentally shot the fifth© time. Isaac E, Emerson, of Baltimore, and Dr. Miss and out sweepstake Momme 7, Cbew Sweeney 12, Rigby 11. lr.it none fatal. Artie must be a hit gun Daniel Karsuer. of Philadelphia, who with 6 Chalk 6. Montgomery 6. Harper 5. Brooks 6, Twenty-five Targets Reilly 18. Mathues 14, Alllson 5. shy by this time, and ;i trifle timid .1 limit drew when the disposition of the first prize Ten bird event Chalk 8. Katz 7. Allison 6. Leerlom 12, Fields 11. Lower 10. Poulson 10 venturing into the woods during the open was assured. Mr. J. S. S. Remsen, the Anderson 6, Farmer 6. Brooks C. Twenty-five Targets Fields 16, Lower 15 season on game and men. Never mind. president of the .club, arrived yesterday Sweeney 11, Reilly !), Risby 6. Arthur, don©t get discouraged, some day a morning. Mr. Onkleigh Thorne,© of New Ten Targets Mathues© 0,© Howard 8, I>edom city yap will put the custornery vvHI- York, was the referee. The Detroit Programme. i. Dee i. Fields 7, Lower 6, Rij?by 5. Reilly 4. directed bullet from a trusty Winchester The second Grand Sportsman©s Handicap tlirough your bellows. will be held at the Kuscb House .grounds. Tlie Grand American Handicap. Butler©s New Record. Detroit. Midi.. February 15. 16 and 17. We learn that the committee in charge No wonder rabbits are scarce in Alle Newark, N. J.. Feb. 0. In nn exhibition This shoot will be given under the au of the Grand American Handicap has af gheny County, Pa. A report has just reached shoot Saturday afternoon on the grounds of spices of the Tri-State- Automobile and ter a careful canvass of the situation.© de us that©two men 0:1 a wager shot a match the Smith Gun Club, this city, Frank E. Sporting Goods Association. The live-bird cided to use Blackbird Targets and Black on i1;: bints near Wicliita. Kansas, und killed Butler, the well known marksman, smash vents- are open to all. The target events bird Automatic Club Traps exclusively. 8 targets out. of a possible 100. ©The re open to- amateurs only. On February Gun clubs the country over will he inter der our rabbit crop is geuing small. exhibition was given in connection with tlie 15 there will.be 10 events at 20 targets; ested in this announcement, as they will Nev -:iws should be passed, allowing weekly shoot of the club. A large attend entrance !S2. with $10 ad-led to each event. naturally want to practice with the same Trt ; ;i>its to be killed only during the ance W.MS present and though the shooters A handsome trophy for high average. On targets am. traps which will be used at month of December and not even were handicapped somewhat by a back- second day, February 10, event No. 1, 6 the G. A. H. *** February 11, 1905. SPORTING LIFE.
of U. M. C. Short Range Shot Shells at 25 yards (and nearly every quail is killed within this range) is the same as the pattern of regular shells at 40 yards.
are a decided success. One Western sportsman writes: "The finest shells for a moderately good shot I ever saw. Not a bird was mutilated out of a large bag." THE PATTERN IS UNIFORM
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bounds, Association rules, with no single The first three high-gun men In the target ANALOSTAN GUN CLUB. shooter allowed more than three entries. events received a ticket for Saturday©s Nearly everybody took the limit of three shoot. Scores: Marked Success of a New Shooting PHILADELPHIA NEWS chances, a number more took two, while First Bvennt--Ten targets Reed. 3; Charlton. a few rested contented with one. 7; Wiltbauk, 6; Taylor. 2; Silver. 6; Coleman, Association. Six men dropped out in the first round, 7; Fisher, 8: Smith. 5: Miller. 3: McAfee. 8: CONTINUED FROM TWELFTH PAGE. four in the second, and then the list was Brown. 2; Paulson. 4: Rolette. 9: Bryan. 5; Washington, D. C., Feb. 3. Editor Miss and out sweepstake. $1 entrance Kirk 2, simmered down until the fifth round left Taylor, 3. "Sporting Life:" The year 1904 marked an Aimari 3. Murphy 4. Murphv 5, French 2. twelve ties between Silver with two Second Event Ten targets Silver, 6; Reed. era of prosperity forthe Analostan Gun Charles 1. Felix 4, Jonesl. Wilson 1. Gillifjan chances, short with two. Wiltbank with 5; Smith. 4: McAfee. 6: Fisher. 9; Smith. 7; Club, of this city. In April the club was re 2, Dixon 1. Dr Charlton, 6; F. Coleman. 9; Muller. 6; B. organized vith a small but enthusiastic Miss and out sweepstake, $2 entrance Aiman two, and Joslyn, W. Charlton, Poulsou, Coleman. 6; Taylor, 8: Reed, 5: Wilbank. 9: membership. Excellent grounds were se 1. Murphy 3, Felix 3. Murray 1. Kirk 1, French Fisher, Schoenfeldt and Muller with one. Paulson. 5. cured, first-class traps installed, and the af 2. Wilson 1. Silver, Schoeufeldt and Wiltbank were in LIVE BIRDS. splendid form au©d gave some magnificent First event, $2 entrance, two moneys. fairs of the organization were conducted on Muller .. 30 22022 4 i Paulson .. 27 01200 2 strict business principles. T©he result of this ; MEADOW SPRINGS GUN GLOB. exhibitions of marksmanship, and A. Short Coleman . 31 22222 51 Dr. Charl©n 28 22222 5 was to interest the shooters and applica Meadow Springs Gun Club held their and J. H. Ulinholtz made a number of Silver ... 27 01001 21 Fisher ... 30 22202 4 tions for membership were received at weekly shoot Saturday on their grounds, sensational shots. The scores follow: Brown ... 27 22222 51 Fifty-seventh and Lancaster Avenue. In Prize handicap miss and out, li?e birds. Second Event, $2 entrance, one inoney. every meeting. The club closed the season the club event with a handicap of 5, Got- $1.00 entrance: Muller ... 30 22222 5! Brown ... 27 22222 5 with an. active membership of sixty-eight. hard captured first prize with a score of Dr. Charlton (29).0 iGrobes (27) .....2220 Coleman . 31 22222 511 Wilbank . 28 22120 4 Targets were thrown at one cent each, and twenty-tour, besides that there were four Ulinholz (27)...... 0 I Huber (27) ...... 2120 more than 60,000 were trapped during the Poulson (27) .....0 I Owens (27) ...... 2220 TPAP IN CANADA. season. All the improvements were paid sweep stake events. Warren Pepper did Joslyn (27) ...... 0 IBivaus (27) .....22120 for and the club closed the season with the. best shooting, scoring twenty actual Joslyn (27) ...... 0 I Fisher (30) .....22220 a handsome balance in the treasury. breaks, so he proved the best shooter pres Schultz (28) .....0 Grobes (27) .....22220 The Hamilton Gun Club Defeated the The club contests were commenced on ent in spite of the handicap winner. The Klwell (28) ...... 10 Owens (27) .....11220 scores: Redrnan (27) ..... 10 lUlinholtz (27) . ..22120 Stanleys. July 5, and closed on October 27. The [Dr. Charlton (29).22220 shooters were divided into three classes Twenty-five targets, added handicap. Redman (27) ..... 20 Toronto. Can,, Feb. 2. The Hamilton "A," "B" and "C." The trophies were HD. B. Tl.| Hp. B. Tl. McAfce (27) .....10 I Silver (27) ...... 12221 Gun Club, of Hamilton, were the guests of Hall...... Wiltbank (29) ...20 Wiltbank (29) . ..21112 two elegant silver cups and the Hunter 0 14 14| Mann...... 5 12 17 W. Charlton (29). 220 Muller (30) .....22222 the Stanley Gun Club on Saturday, when, Arms Company©s gold medal. The condi Bush...... _ _. 1C_. Christ...... 4 16 20 the return match between the two clubs Franklin.... 0 19 10 M. Coyle visitor 18 181 McAfee (27) ..... 120 I Silver (27) ...... 22221 tions were twenty-five targets and tha Murdock. ... 2 12 181 Frey...... 0 16 16 Muller (28) ...... llx I Wiltbank (20) ...22222 was shot. Hamilton won the first match by winners were handicapped one yard every Lee...... 1 14 21|Gothard...... 5 19 24 Short (28) ...... 220 I Short (27) ...... 22222 17 targets, and again defeated the Stan time they were successful the limit beiu* Pepper..... 2 20 22iHingley...... 9 14 23 Owens (27) .....220 I Fisher (30) .....22222 leys by 38 targets, 17 men a side. The twenty yards. Groller (27) ...... 220 I Short (27) ...... 22222 shooting on the whole was of the gilt-edge Garrett. .. . 0 16 loi Mardin...... 0 17 17 Bivans (27) .....2220 IPoulson (27) ....22222 Mr. Joseph H. Hunter, one of our vet> K. Hanst©ll. 9 11 SuiTanev-...... 2 13 15 Silver (27) ...... 2110 IW. Charlton (29).21222 variety, Hamilton©s percentage for 17 men erans at the trap shooting game, won the: Howard.... 2 12 14|Kpence...... 5 10 15 Huber (27) ...... 2110 ISchoenfelt (27) ..22222 being 83.76, that of the Stanleys 74.82. The Class A trophy. He was successful four Shaw...... 0 17 17!Peterman. visitor 6 6 Muller (30) .....2220 IJoslyn (27) .....22222 following is the result of the match: times, end his scores were 24, 23, 21 and^ W. Hansell. 4 11 151 Jackson...... 4 H 15 Team match, 25 targets Chandler...... 6 10 22|Croll...... 0 16 16 The open sweepstakes at ten Blue Rocks 22. The runner-up was Mr. L. F. C. The open sweepstakes were at the targets and were fifty entrance, one money, targets free. HAMILTON. I STANLEYS. Heintz, who tied with Mr. Hunter in the/ scored as follows: The scores: Waterbury ...... 201 McGill ...... number of wins, but was shot out for th« Event No.© 1. 10 targets Christ 4. Lee 4. Bush - First -event: Bryan 10. Fisher 10, Muller 9, Fletcher ...... 24 .1. K. Thompson.. prize. Messrs. Burridge Wilson and Frai*- 8. Mardin 8, Gothaul 3 Chandler 3. Murdock 5. Grobes 8, Joslyn 7, Redman 5. Marshall ...... 18 Farmer ...... cis Petrola each won it twice, and Messrs* Frey 6. Hall 5, Franklin 9. Garrett 5. Mann 3, Second eyeiit: Ulmholtz 10. McAfee 10, Singer ...... 231 J. Townson ..... Coyle 5, Jackson 6. M. C©oyle 7, A Moorp 9, Hniber 8. Silver 8, Muller 8, W. Charlton 7, Raspberry ...... 21 j Ingham ...... Brown, Craig and Wilhite had wins to; Howard 8, Pepper 5. Croll 4. Christ 9. Highley Joslyn 6, Bivans 5, Redman 3. Brigger ...... 19 Dunk their credit. In the Class A shoots©"Undo 5. W. Hansell 7. Third event: Fisher 10, Ulmholtz 10, Poul Horning ...... Thomas Billy" Wagner scored 23 four times out Event No. 2. 15 targets Bush 11. Frey 10, son 9, Joslyn 8. W. Charlton 8, Grobes 7, Smyth ...... Hil-ons of six shoots, but did not contest for the Hall 9. Mardin 13. Franklin 7. Murdock 10, LPC Huber 6, A. Smith 5, Redman 4. Hunt ...... 22| Hogarth trophy. 6 Garrett 9 Coyle £. E Hansell 10. Croll 11. Bates ...... 19! Wakefield ...... 21 The Class B trophy was won by Mr. F. Howard 12. A. Moore 5. J. Coyle 10. W. Hnnscll NAEBERTH GUN CLUB. Doc. Green ...... 22| Buck ..©...... 20 N. Bauskett, who had a walk-away for it, 8. Jackson 10, Christ 11, Chandler 5. Coyle 12. A lively shoot was held at Eelmont track W. P. Thompson., Herbert winning it five times on scores of 21, 20, Event No. 3. 10 targets Hall 8, Mardin 6. on Saturday by the Narberth Gun Club. Graham ...... Lucas .. Shaw 5. Frey C, Howard 6. H. E. Buckwalter, killing nine straight Wilson ...... 231 Rock 20, 21 and 18. W. H. Hunter won it Event No. 4. 10 targets ,T. Coyle 7. Frey 7, live birds, won the first event. The prize Upt.on ...... 24| Dey ... twice, on scores of 23 and 21, and M. D. Howard 3. Henry C. A. Moore 6. Hunter ...... 20! Hulme Hogan the same number of times, hia was a double-barrel breech-loading gun. G. Cline 17! Green scores being 20 and 22. Mr. George Nalley The second priae, a fine rifle, was won by Total ...... 3561 Total ...... 318 HIGHLAND GUN CLUB. Thomas Haley, of Gladwyne. also scored two wins for it, while Mr. A. Ballantine tarried off two valuable The second event was won by Lewis Gun Bug Association. Ralph Nutting and Harry Utz were each prizes donated by the Highland Gun Club Duftield, of Narberth, with seven straight, successful once. for a special shoot held Saturday after and for his victory he received a handsome Oss-ining, N. Y., Feb. 4. Editor "Sport The Class C trophy the Hunter Arms noon at Gorgas. Ballsntiiie shot in every shooting jacket. Robert Mills, with six ing Life" The object of the Bug Associa Company©s gold medal was won by Dr. one of the seven events and although he straight, was second, winning an electric tion is to unite trap shooters by getting Bruce ~L. Taylor, who carried it away six. was outshot in high score by Lntz, who pocket lamp. them to adopt an emblem, conspicuous, times, his scores being 19, 15, 17, 18, 17 and broke 82 targets out of the 100, lie cap In the practice shooting Buckwalter but not tlashv. which will identify them as 18. Dr. W. D. Monroe was the runner-up tured the prizc-s by making the best scores broke 48 out of 50 targets, and J. Mowell devotees of "the sport. No more mooning in this class, winning it four times, on for the scratch man, and best average Hawking, of Baltimore, broke 60 out of 65. around big hotel corridors., looking for scores of 20, 18, 18 and 14. Mr. Charles among the club members. Ballautine©s friendly gun cases, or something that will Williams (the oldest and one of the most score for the 100 targets was 74, Pratt OLNEY FIELD CLUB. break down the barrier of reserve, and let respected members of our club) won it made 73. The shoot was open for mem you in on the giounJ floor of communica twice, and Messrs. Pushaw and Haven In the weekly shoot of the Olney Field each scored nne win for it. bers and visitors. Scores: Club, at Cedar Grove Station, on Satur tion with the dozen or so whole-souled fel Targets. 10 10 15 15 15 15 20 lows you know by reputation, who, accord- The club will offer numerous prizes for Lutz ...... 9 10 12 11 11 14 15 82 day, Tom Tansey led by breaking 104 out Ing to the register, are stopping at the the year IsJOS, and expects to increase the A. Ballantine ...... 3 10 10 14 12 13 12 74 of 125 targets. Griffith scored £5. Dr. same hotel. * membership to 100 or more. More inter Pratt ...... 5 8 10 10 15 10 15 73 Cotting made the best score in the club The Gun Bog Association wns started Oc est is manifested in trap shooting in Ringgold ...... 5 7 71111 914 64 sboot, breaking 23 out of 25. The scores tober 1 last, and there are barely 300 Washington at this tim-? than there has Nixon ...... 4 41012 71013 60 follow: shooters who have enrolled, and 1 expect been since the ©80s. The two days© tour T. Ballantine ...... 3 4 7 9 6 8 12 47 Targets ...... 25 10 15 10 15 10 15 10 15 Penham ...... 7 7 8 12 5 7 * 46 ed as many thousand by this time. Some nament, to be held May 30 and 31, will Crooks ...... 3 * 9 10 8 9 * 39 Dr. Cotting...... 23 613 611 8 12 .. . . of the boys recognize the truth of what do much to stimulate interest in the sport. McMic-hael ..©...... 4 5 71210 * * 38 Tansey...... 22 812 913 612 714 1 say in the circular. A bunch of letters Assurances already received by the offi Green ...... * * * * 10 11 *-21 Griffiths...... 6 9 811 7 14 10 9 I have on file from some of the genial, cers indicate that the tournament will be Bryan ...... * * * * * * 5 5 Dr. Franks...... 19 5 8 7 9 5 7 9 10 whole-sonlod fellows, who love our grand a great success. Tlie $215 in cas-h, which "Visitor. 563 sport above all others, more than compen will be added to the purses, has attracted Charlton...... 14 5 8 6 8 6 8.. .. sates me for the many hours 1 have de the attention of shooters all over the East. AT NORTH CAMDEN. W Firth...... 12 48.. 73838 voted, and the several hundred dollars al The programs will be ready for distribu A. Tilton carried off the honors at the I. Firth...... 7 4 4 6 5 ...... ready spent in furthering the project. tion about April 1. and can be had by ad North Camden Gun Club©s weekly shoot Among the better-known members are dressing the secretary, Miles Taylor, 222 Saturday, breaking 40 out of 50 targets AT BELMONT DRIVING PARK. Fred Gilbert. J. A. R. Elliott, Rolla "F" Street, Northwest, Washington, D. C. in three sweepstake events. His best On Wednesday afternoon a live-bird shoot Helkes, "Jack" Fanning, W. R. Crosby, work was done in the fourth event, when was- held at the Belmont Driving Club. Kdw. Banks. J. T. Skelly, Harvey Mc- he broke 22 straight, missing the 23d and Fred Colemau, at 31 yards, and Dr. Green, Mnrchy. F. M. Faurote, E. K. Drake and Game Wardens Busy. 25th shots. The summary: at 30 yards, shared the honors in 19 out many others better known locally. 10 15 10 251 10 15 10 25 of 20 kills. C. Aiman killed 9 out ©of 10 Brother trap shots, I am not promoting Williamsport, Pa., Feb. 2. As a result of in each event. The scores follow: the association for money, nor for the no an official visit of Game Warden Berrier Graub ...... 4 7 7 101 Tilton ...... 711 923 First event, $3 entrance, two moneys. toriety there may be in it. Trap shots, to this section there has been another Peterson ....6 9 813 Ray ...... 710 816 F. Coleman ...... 31 2222222222 10 shake-up of game law violators. A. M. Ptratton ... .7 9 .... Fleming ...... 5 .. E. Oilenian ...... 30 2022121200 7 from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from Wilson, of Whetham, was arrested on a Hill ...... 8 9 8 . .1 Aiman ...... 30 0122211212 9 the Gulf to the Behring Sea, are a good charge of killing a deer out of season, and ...... 30 2121102112 9 lot of fellows, and should know each other AT HAST SUFFOLK PARK. Cloverdale ...... before a Lock Haven Alderman was held Gr,:en ...... 30 2111122121 10 better. If you belong to a regularly-organ for trial. A prize shoot was given at Bast Suf Second event, trance, two moneys. ized gun clnb. and can average 50 per cent, folk Park and darkness stopped the sport F. Colelnan ...... 31 21222*2222 ft at flying targets, yon can get an emblem of Forest Dunkle, a Jersey Shore hotel- before the winner was decided. Green ...... 30 1011211111 9 the association. They are scarfpins, tiny keeper, was fined $100 and costs for serv The long string of entries left twelve on Cloverdale ...... 30 "021122212 8 gold shotguns, with a small beetle, where, ing venison to his guests on Thanksgiving a tie at the end of the fifth round, when Aiii.au ...... 30 2211*12122 9 the pin is fastened to the gun. $2 for solid day. This the authorities determine to be the event was called off, and the excite gold and $1 for heavy rolled gold plate, a violation of the game law pertaining to ment was so high that a number express AT EAST SUFFOLK. and they are worth it in any man©s money. the selling of venison. ed a desire to continue the shoot in spite The weekly live-bird and target shoot of Fraternally yours, A \Vllliamsport landlord last Saturday cf the darkness. the East Suffolk Park Gun Cliib was hold CHAS. G. BLAXDFORD, advertised venison as lunch for his cus The conditions were, miss and out, at Thursday afternoon. Considering the cold Organizer of G. B. A. of U. S. and Canada, tomers, and the warden is contemplating live birds, from a handicap rise, fifty yards weather, there was a good list of entries. Lock Box. 248. prosecuting him. i6 SPORTBVO LIFE. Febniary u, 1905. 1 The Grand Canadian Handicap The Shooting Event of the Year in the Dominion won by W I N C T C FACTORY LOADED SHELLS At Hamilton, Ont., January aoth, A. S. Tolsma, of Detroit, Mich., shooting from the 3o-yard mark, outshot a field of 49 Canadian and American crack shots and won the important Grand Canadian Handicap, killing 20 live birds straight, using Winchester Factory Loaded "Leader" Shells. High average for the tournament was won by J. A. R. Elliott, with a score of 435 out of 480 targets, shooting The Sunny South Handicap At this tournament, held in Brenham, Tex., January 27th, W. R. Crosby won the Sunny South Handicap Cup with a score of 94 out of 100 targets, shooting Winchester Factory Loaded " Leader " Shells.
At Taylor, January i8th, this big state event was won by J. A. Jackson from a strong field with a score of 19 out of 20 live birds, shot at 29 yards, using Winchester Factory Loaded "Leader" Shells. From Canada to Texas Winchester Factory Loaded "Leader" Shells are the ones the winners use, and it©s no wonder they continue to make
CINCINNATI GUN CLUB. amateurs. Mr. Seymour won first place TRAP IN IOWA. ron Hill Gun C©nb. Plttsbnnr. Pa.. $1000 added. on 14 out of 15, losing his 13tb bird. Louis Lautenslager, secretary, 623 Smithfield French and Bull, two amateurs, tied on. street. Pittsburg. Pa. Annual Banquet of This Flourishing The Bagley Gun Club Gave a Shoot in May 2. 3. 4. 5. 6 Missouri State Shoot, Kan 13. The birds were a fast lot. sas Ci©.v Mo. Frank J. Smith. President. Organization. 15 birds. Zero Weather. May 9, 10 Greenville. O. H. A. McCaughey, Cincinnati. O . Feb. 1. The annual din French (29 yds) ...... 22222 22*2* 22222 13 Bagley, la., Feb. 2. The Bagley Gun secretary. H. C. Hirscbev (31 yds) 02*12 22222 12202 12 Club gave a two days© shoot here January May 9, 10. 11. 12 Nebraska State shoot. Hast- ner of the Cincinnati Gun Club was held J.L.D.Morrison (31 vds) 22220 *2022 022*2 10 ings, Neb. George L. Carter, secretary, Lin at the Stag Cafe on January 26, with J. Olds (29 yds.)...... 1*221 02021 01022 10 26-27. The extremely cold weather caused coln. Neb. about 100 members present. The meeting W. Bull (29 yds.)...... *2222 21201 21122 13 light attendance, as shooters will not July 12. 13 Menominee. Mich. was presided over by Robert H. West. B. O. Seymour (29 yds.) 21222 12222 22022 14 come out when the thermometer marks be May 16. 17. 18 Ohio Valley Shooting Associa Alter the dinner several papers were low zero. Only two men finished the pro tion. Parkersburg. W. Va. F. B. Mallory, sec read. The speakers^nd subjects were: SCHENECTADY GUN CLUB. gram, R. Klein, of Spirit Lake, and H. retary. "Is Practice at the Trap Healthful as Vietmeyer, of the Ballistite Powder. C. May 16. 17. 18 Kansas State Shoot, Herrlngton, in the Field?" by J. E. Worth. W. Budd, of U. M. C. Co., was taken ill Kas. Geo. TV. Lewis, Secretary. Warnick Captured the Club Trophy on May 17, 18 Auburn. N. Y. Knoz & Knapp, "The Probability of the Sixteen-Gauge after shooting the first four events, and Managers. Gun Becoming the Standard at the Trap," a Fine Score. withdrew for the day. C. B. Adams wa May 17, 18, 19 Stanley Gun Club. Toronto, M. F. Lindsley. Schenectady, N. Y., Feb. 2. The strong not well and did not finish the second Can. Alexander Dev. Sect., 178 Mill st. "Various Methods of Throwing Targets," northwest wind made trap shooting a hard day©s program. Klein won $5 each day for May 18, 19 Owosso Mich. Arthur Gambell. proposition Saturday afternoon, and the high average and Vietmeyer carried off the May 23. 24, 25-Illinois State Shoot. Lincoln. III. "Desirable Methods of Existing Game leaders in the cup race had many disap honors in the expert class. Whitney had May 24, 25 Karie Sportsmen©s Club, Kane, 1©a. Laws," F. C. Tuttle. charge of the cash and did the work in his H. E. Brown, secretary. pointments, with the exception of Mr, War- usual efficient style. The scores follow: May 30 Enterprise Gun Club. McKeesport, Pa., A musical entertainment during the even nick, who made a straight run of 63 tar George W. Mains, secretary. ing was greatly enjoyed, WTalter Grier©s gets. This puts him far in the lead for FIRST DAY. JAN. 26. cigar-box, one-string instrument being the Targets: 10 15 20 25 15 10 25 15 25 20 25 25 250 May 30. 31 Analostan Gun Club. Washington, the Valentine Sanders Cup, Mr. Cole here Klein ... 8 13 15 25 13 8 20 12 21 10 22 21 215 D. C. Miles Taylor. secretary, 222 F street, hit of the evening. tofore leading with 48. The team matches J.Burnham 9 13 1620 12 9 15 11 11 14 18 23-190 Northwest The first honor proposed by the toast- were the most interesting features of the Adams .. 7 13 1320 10 9 17 14 10 14 18 19 181 May 31 June 1. 2 South Dakota State Shoot, master, Colonel R. H. West, was a toast afternoon, with the following results: H. W. Viet- Vermilion. S. D. Geo. O. Harris. Secretary. to the two absent members, who were un me.ver.. 9 9121612 5 16 12 14 14 15 18 165 June 1. 2 North Branch, N. J. H. B. Ten able to be present through illness. Hon. TEAM NO. 1. Eyck. secretary. 1st men. 2d men. 3d men. B. Thomp- June 6, 7. 8-Soo Gun Club. Sioux City. la. T. A. Logan (Ackley) and Hon. J. B. Mosby Valentine ...... 18 23 21 W. F. Dtmcan, Secretary (Jay Bee). A telegram frprn M. E. A. Don- Warnick ...... 22 25 24 Kr.eWles© "...,.. 15 .. 8 22 13 21 17 21 20 June I) Sharaokin, Pa.. S. C. Yocum, secretary. nelly, who is recruiting his health at Inter- Sanders ...... 22 22 22 Zeller...... 5 22 10 20 18 19 15 June 13. 14. 15 Ohio State Shoot Canton O. lachin, Fla., expressing his regrets at not Ferguson ...... 22 19 j 9 Parmenter ...... 7 20 11 17 13 14 15 June 13, 14. 15, 16 New York State shoot. being able to attend, and wishing all a West ...... 18 18 16 J.Howe...... 5211516142110 Utica, N. Y. J. M. Brown. Secretary. 65 Asher...... 6 .. 12 .. 1C 21 .. Taylor avenue. good time, was read, after which all drank Totals ...... 102 107 102 O.W.Budd. 5 13 16 15 ...... to his health. The evening was enjoyed TEAM NO. 2. Event 13, not shown here, but is included in June 20, 21. 22 New London, la. Dr. O. E. by all, and Mr. H. M. Norris, the chair Miller ...... 21 20 20 the entrance. Cook, Secretary. Levengston ...... 21 25 22 SECOND DAY, JAN. 27. June 27, 28, 29, 30 Indianapolis, Ind. The In man, was congratulated for his success in Adams ...... 24 22 20 Targets: 10 15 20 25 15 10 25 15 25 20 25 25 250 terstate Association©s Grand American Handi arranging the affair. Jones ...... 23 IS 21 Kleiu.... 8 14 20 23 10 10 23 15 25 20 22 21 228 cap Tournament; $1000 added money. Etlmer Those. present were R. H. West, A. B. Knight ...... 11 19 19 Vietmeyer 712111810 8201119151917 183 K. Shaner, secretary-manager. Pittsburgh Pa. Heyl. R. C. Anderson, Charles P. Brown, Zeller..... 8 10 15 19 12 9 19 12 24 18 22 18 198 July 4 Shamokin, Pa.. S. C. Yocum, Secretary. H. V C. Hoefinghoff, J. E. WTorth, H. Van Totals ...... 100 104 102 Budd.... 1012142212 922122419.... July 12. 13 Menominee. Mich. The Interstate Ness. Charles E. Volk, James W. Dennis, The followin is the total score for the after- C.B.Adam 8 11 12 17 77 3 IS 12 14 ...... Association©s tournament, under the auspices noon: Parmenter 10 10 1!) 22 12 10 22 14 21 . . 18 24 of the Menominee Gun Club. W. W. McQueen, Donald G. Stafford, A. C. Dick, Dan Poh- Targets. Burnham, 9 14 19 22 12 9 22 14 2:i 19 .... secretary. lar. William A. Miller, Louis Pfeiffer, Warnick© ..... Howe.... 9 10 18 21 .. 7 15 14 21 17 .... Aug. 2, 4 Albert Lea, Mlnn. The Interstate As Henry S. Rosenthal, P. N. Siefert. Carroll I.evengston .. Rummage. 8 11 15 14 13 7 24 12 21 20 . . sociation©s tournament, under the auspices of Brookfield. Charles Seeger, Gus Boeh, H. Sanders Event 13, not given here, but is included in the Albert Lea Gun Club. N. B. Peterson, sec Osterueld. R. T. Sohngen, C. A. Zirmner- Adams ...... totals. retary. inann, John A. Schmidt, James C. Norris, Valentine ______WILLIAMS. Aug. 16. 17, 18 Kansas City, Mo. The In Jones terstate Association©s tournament, under th« Arthur Gambell, Frank Osterfield, J. L. Miller auspices of the O. K. Gun Club. S. O. Her- Strauss. H. Gosney. Ad R. Roll, D. H. Ferguson Fletcher Gun Club. man, secretary. Eaton. W. R. Rnndall, J. E. Dwire, Frank West Detroit, Mich., Feb. 3. The Fletcher Aug. 17. 18 Dalton. O. L. Ilaffner. H. Bumiller. C. Klein, Charles Knight .630 Gun Club held a shoot Saturday, after Sept. 5. 6. 7, 8 Grand Western Handicap. Trin Heininger, Jr., William H. Behlendorf. Jr., noon at the Highland Park grounds, good idad. Colo. J. C. Hudleson. President. Henry L. Korb. William Tuechter, Walter Trap at Paterson. shooting being the order of the day. F. Oct. 11-12 Dover Gun Club. Dover. Del. Open H. Geier, John Roberts, F. C. Regan. A. Tyler and H. Langdon each made full to all amateurs. W. H. Keed. Sect. K. Andrews. Rudolph Tietig. John W. Cole- Paterson. N. J., Feb. 1. Members of score in three different events. The next PHILADELPHIA TRAP SHOOTERS© LEAGUE man. Joseph E. Block. H. F. Jergens, the Northside Rod and Gun Club extended SCHEDULE. their unlimited hospitality to the Jackson shoot will be held February 28. Scores: Frank M. See. W. E. Keplinger, F. C. Tut Targets 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 Feb. 11 Florists© at Carnden, Highland at Nar- tle, M. F. Lindsley, Joe Coyle, Robert Park Gun Club Saturday afternoon, and F. Tyler ...... 10 10 8 10 ,...... berth. Hill Rod and Gun Club at S. S. White. Wuest. J. C. Hobart, H. M. Norris, chair their club house on the little knoll just H. Langdon.... 8 10 10 10 6 6 8 4 .. Media at Meadow Springs, Hillside at Clear- man. across the Passaic River, at Riverside, was H. Tyler ...... 7 .. ,...... - .. view. crowded to its utmost capacity with local Hoznagle .....6 4 2 4 2 6 2 6.. Feb 25 Camden at Highland. Clearvlew at Hill REGULAR OLUB SHOOT. devotees of the traps. Rod and Gun Club. Chester; S. S. White at On Saturday the regular club shoot was It. M. Ford ...4 2 4 ...... Meadow Springs. Narberth at Media. Florists© held, with twenty-one entries. Don Minto, Frank Butler, the crack shot, who repre G. S. Tyler.... 466 86 2846 at Hillside. Hesser and Gambell led in the order sents the Union Metallic Cartridge Com March 11 deal-view at S. S. White. Meadow named, but none were eligible, so Roll pany at all big shooting events, was on Forthcoming Events. Springs at Hillside. Highland at Media. Flor sit 19 yards and Faran at 20 yards shared hand, and his presence lent an air of pro Feb. 13 Ossining. N. Y. Charles G. Blandford. ists© at Hill Rod and Gun dub. Chester; Nar fessionalism to the occasion. Butler, by Feb. 15. 16 Rusch House Ground, Detroit, Mich., berth at Camden. honors on 43 breaks. The scores follow the way, was the star performer of the targets and Mve birds. $250 added. Haiuiii©Hps March 25 Camden at Hill Rod and Gnn Club. Yds. Bk.i Yds. Bk. day. Feb. 15, 16 Allentown, Pa., Duck Farm grounds, Chester; Narberth at Meadow Springs, S. S. Don Minto.. 46 Pfeiffer ...... 17 35 Several prizes were shot for, open to C. L. Straub, manager. White at Florists©. Hillside at Highland Hesser ..... *16 45 Williams ..... 18 Feb. 18 Mullerite Gun Club, all day shoot, Clearvlew at Media. G.irnbell .... 16 44 Maynard ...... 19 members of the two clubs, and the sport South Side grounds, Newark, N. J." A. A. April 8 Hill Rod and Gnn Club at Narberth. Roll ...... 19 43 Ward ...... 19 was greatly enjoyed. The Jackson Park Schoverling. manager, 2 Murray street. New Camden at Meadow Springs, Highland at S. S. Faran ...... 20 43] Boeh ...... 16 Gun Club intends reviving trap shooting York. White. Media at Hillside. Florists© at Clear- Medico ...... 19- 411 Sunderbruch.H. 19 at targets. The scores follow: Feb. 22 Plainfield, N. J. Silver shoot for view. Snr.derbruch.A. 20 41 Falk ...... 17 Targets, 15 15 25 15 10| Targets . .15 15 25 15 10 amateurs. H. P. Vosseller, secretary. April 22 Camden at S. S. Wiite. Highland at Peters ...... 17 40 Pohlar ...... 18 - I A.Howard 7 10 9 91 Feb 22 York City Gun Club, York, Pa. Florists©. Media at Hill Rod and Gun Club. Herman ...... 18 39jRoanokfe ...... in F._ Butter.. . 13 16 13 9 K.VHou©n 7 14 8 9 Feb. 22 Riverside Gun Club. Utica. N. T. Chester; Meadow Springs at Clearview. Nar Dick ...... 19 37| Gebring ...... 16 J. Pohemus 10 , . 11 H. Beckler 5 13 6 7 Feb. 22 Schenectady, N. Y. V. Wallburg, sec berth at Hillside. Harig ...... 19 ;}5| W.Bantu. S 8 19 .. G. Barry 5 14 6 9 retary. Mav 6 Clearview at Narberth. Hill Rod and * Not eligible. 0. 5x>\vis. , 8 9 13 . . J. Powers 16 11 8 Feb. 22. Christiana-Atglen Gun Club. Atglen Gun Club at Highland, Florists© at Meadow Team ma fob, 25 targets Gambell 21. Herman O. Buokner 3 ...... T.Uadcl©e 13 9 6 Pa. W. R. Fieles, secretary. Christiana, Pa. Springs, Hillside at Camden. S. S. White at 1!) Peters 19. Total. 59. I. Storms. 3 .. 17 5 5| W. Miller 13 2 6 Feb. 25, 26 Chicago Trap Shooters© Association, Media. H.-sser 19. Medico 20. Williams 21. Total, 60. B. Terlmne 5 . . 16 . ..I F. Landis 1147 Watson©s Park. Burnside. 111. May 20 Meadow Springs at Highland. Media at Team m.itch, 25 targets Gambell 23. Herman C. Tidcles 5 . . 15 . 3) A.Veenstra 9 ... March 14. 15. 16 Iowa State Sportsmen©s Asso Florists©. Hillside at Hill Rod and Gun Club. i:>. Peters 20. Total. 58. G. Hopper .. 95 5 51 W. Clarke .. 10 6 ciation. Des Moines. la. C. W. Budd, secre- Chester; Camden at Clearview. Narberth at Hesser 23. Medico 20, Williams 21. Total, 64; H.Beckert . . 9 H . .j C. Kevitt .. 85 S. S- White. * Team tualch. 25 targets GarnUell 22, Don C.Lenone . . 814 4 Si B. Planten .. 64 Marc©b 20, 21. 22. 23, 24 Dickey Bird Gun Club, June 3 Florists© at Narberth. Hill Rod and Gun Minto 23. Total. 45. B. Morgan .. 817 7 6i J. Krygar ..44 Kansas City, Mo. Club at Meadow Springs, Media at Camden, Peters 22. Hesser 21. Total, 43. March 23. 24. 25 St. Joseph, Mo. Targets and Hillside at S. S. White. Highland at Clear- Team match. 50 targets Gambell 44, Don Trap at Duluth. live birds. F. B. Gunningharp. Secretary view. Minto 44. Total. 88. March 28. 29. 30. 31 Schmelzer Spring Tourna Juna 17 Camden at Florists©. Narberth at High Peters 42. Hesser 42. Total. 84. Duluth, Miuu.. Feb. 3. A shoot at live meut. Kansas City, Mo. C. J. Schmelzer Mgr. land. S. S. White at Hill Rod and Gun Club. birds was held January 22 at 10 birds, $10 April 5, 6 Augusta, Ga. The Interstate© Asso Chester: Meadow Springs at Media, dearview per man, birds extra. B. O. Seymour, of ciation©s tournament, under the auspices of the at Hillside. Twin City Gun Club. P. C. Co., was the trade representative. Augusta Gun Club. Charles C. Needham. sec July 1 Highland at Camden, Hill Rod and Gun St. Paul. Miun., Feb. 3.--The Twin City All others were amateurs. Mr. Seymour retary. Club at Clearview. Meadow Springs at S. S. Gun Club gave a shoot at live birds <>n was the only one to make a clean score of April 12. 13 Wilmington Gun Club grounds. White. Media at Narberth. Hillside at Flor 10. The scores follow: Delaware State Trap Shooters© League. H. J. ists©. January 28. The main event was at J~> Stidhaui. secretary. Wilinington. Del. H. B. FISHER. Secretary, birds, $5, handicap rise. Nearly all the 10 birds. 30 yards© rise, $10 entrance: April 18, 19 Waco, Tex., W. A. Hoyt, Secretary. 7125 Woodland ave.. West Phila.. Pa. contestants were noted experts. H, <©. B. O. Seymour ...... 11121 12222 10 April 19. Springfield Mass. Shooting Club. L. Hirschy, of the W. R. A. Co.: J. L. D. Webb ...... *3222 1*11* 7 L. Kites, secretary, Point Breeze Park. Philadelphia Shooting gator. T. Sterey ...... 02221 22212 9 April 2(5, 27. Scottdale Gun Club. Seottdalp, Morrison, of the U. M. C. Co., and B. A. L. It. Fulton ...... 21122 2222* 9 day afternoon. Seymour, of the P. C. Co. The others were Pa. V. W. Yohner. sect. Bound Brook Gun Club. Third Saturday of Frank Berry ...... 202*2 *2222 7 May 2. 3. 4. 5 Pennsylvania State Shoot. Her- month. Bound Brook. N. J.