BASE BALL, TRAP SHOOTING AND GENERAL SPORTS

Vol. 51 No. 5 , April 11, 1908 Price 5 Cents PENNANTTQFLY CHANCE©S SHOES WILL CAUSE AT AN* EARLY DATE OVER THE AN APPEAL. "CUBS©" PARK. Recent National Commission De Flag-Raising Day to Be Celebrated cisions The Atlantic Associa on the Occasion of the World©s tion Completes Its Organization Champion Chicago Team©s First N Wagner Remains Obdurate* Game at Home on April 22*

SPECIAL TO "SPORTING LIFE." SPECIAL TO "SPORTING LIFE." Chicago, 111., April 7. "Hank" O©Day, Chicago, Ilk, April 7. The Cubs© second one of the veterans on President Pulliam©s consecutive , pennant ©will be umpiring staff in the National League, ex hoisted to its place on the Wast Side flag presses the opinion that pole on April 22, when the Frank L. Chance, the man world©s champions are sched ager of the Cubs, would not uled to open their season be allowed to wear the here with , and "made to order©© spike the remodeled plant will be shoes which were prescribed thrown open to public in by the specialist to cure the spection for the first time. "ailment in his left foot. The later date for christen "Hank©© cites the rules as ing the world©s pennant has laid down in the laws of not been decided by Presi the national agreement. dent Murphy. The construc Rule 19 sets forth in ad tion work on the stands has dition to the kind© of uni been completed, but decora forms each club shall wear tive details will be contin Hank O©Day on the home grounds and ued until the opening of the Chas-W. Murphy in games abroad, the fol- season. In the decorations lowing restriction as to shoes: the team©s nickname will be made promi "No player who shall attach anything to the sole nent by the extensive use of cub bears. Two or heel of his shoe other than the ordinary base ball shoe plate, or who shall appear in a uniform not life size cement figures of ball players are conforming to the suits of the other members of his to adorn the roof of the chib©s office and teain, shall be permitted to take part in a game." underneath the bay window of the office, In the case of Chance©s "made to order" apparently supporting it, will be two life Ehoes the ordinary base ball* shoe plate is sized bears in cement. Inside the grounds done away with entirely and a row of blunt the newel posts of the stairways also will spikes substituted. In the opinion of Um be sculptured cubs. In addition to the en pire O©Day this will not be allowed, but it largement of the old grandstand and the was announced at the headquarters of the great increase in the number of reserved world©s champions yesterday that an appeal seats and boxes, already detailed in an would be made to President Pulliam for a nouncements of the improvements, the ar ruling on the matter. rangement of the bleacher stands has been changed. The 25-cent stand in deep left centre has been enlarged to . occupy McBREEN©S LEAGUE. the space in front of the players© club house, filling the previous gap there and The New Atlantic Association .Now Quite necessitating the removal of the score board EDWARD L. GRANT elsewhere. The narrow section of quarter. Ready For Business. seats of the centre field stands has been in Special to "Sporting Life." of the Philadelphia National League Club. cluded in the 50-cent accommodations and i* Boston, Mass., April 7. The members of Edward Leslie Grant, the young inflelder who joined the Phlllles In June, 1907, after gradu joined to make one stand with the right the Atlantic Association met on the 2d ating from the Harvard Law School that month, i» a native of Franklin, Mass., where he was born field bleachers. New dressing- rooms have 26 years ago. He first attracted attention as a base ball player with Independent teams in and been provided for the umpires and more inst., at the headquarters around Boston. Late in 1905 he was utilized by the Cleveland Club for a short time during the in this city, and each club put up $100 for disability of Lajoie. That fill he was signed for the Jersey City Club by Murray, who commodious quarters for the visiting play feit money, to show its good intention of got in barely ahead of Manager Tenney of the Boston National League Club. Grant made good with ers. Another improvement that will be ap starting the season. Six cities were repre Jersey City from the start. He not only ranked high as a , but led the Eastern preciated is the replacing of the former sented, as follows: Lewiston, J. Beebe; Port League batsmen for the 1906 season. When Manager Murray signed with the Philadelphia Club steep climb into the grandstand by a broad land, Driscoll and Mitchell; Newport, Ben he secured Grant also for the same club by purchise. Mr. Murray was absolutely confident Grant er and longer stairway. President Murphy, would make good as a major league player. When he joined the Phillies last year he was handi of the Cubs, has received word from Presi Anthony; Taunton, Michael McDermott; capped by lack of condition, but he made a good showing flespite that fact and subsequent injuries. Woonsocket, William Griffin; Pawtucket, This spring at the training quarters he made a showing warranting hope and prediction of a bril dent Herrmann, of the Cincinnati team, that Martin Carr. Treasurer Fred Lake presided. liant season. he will be here in Chicago with the Beds on. It was decided to open the season May 2 April 22 for the opening of the Cubs© sea as a six-club league, and to close Labor Day. son here and the raising of the league pen The Maine clubs will open in the south, and another year at least, which means that the to March 1. The attention of both the Bos nant. Judge K. M. Landis yesterday sent Newport will play two games at Taunton, circuit will comprise the same clubs as be ton National League Club and the Steu a request for the reservation of a box for April 19. Five per cent, of the gross re fore, it is not known whom Bacon has benville Club was called to the case by the the opening. ceipts will go to the league for a sinking selected for his manager, but it is more Commission, but nothing was heard from fund, after the style of the American League. than likely that Hank Ramsey, who led the either of them. They were then given five © _ WAGNER RESOLUTE. Outside of this feature the constitution and locals to second plUe in the race last year, days© time to furnish any evidence that they by-laws of the will be will get the job. desired to submit in the matter and were Says $25,000 Would Not Tempt Him to followed closely. The salary limit will be notified that upon their failure to do so an close to $1000 per month, and the pro PLAYER LIBERATED. award would be made in favor of the player, Play This Year. moters of the new organization have prom as is provided under Article 8, Section 4, Special to "Sporting Life." ised to live up to those figures. President Dessau, Formerly of Boston, De of the National Agreement. Nothing has Hugh McBreen will draft the schedule after been heard from either one of these clubs, Pittsburg, Pa., April 7. All hope of see he gets a line on the Eastern League docu clared a Free Agent. and the player©s request is therefore granted ing "Hans" Wagner in the uniform of the ment. Special to "Sporting Life." and he is declared to be a free agent. Pittsburg Clug this season has been aban Cincinnati, O., April 7. The National doned in local fandom. The ©*Carnegie BACON BUYS Commission has declared pitcher Dessau, COMISKEY©S DEFENCE. Union," edited by Gus. A. Beard, one of formerly of the Boston National Club, a free Wagner©s closest friends, to-day contains A. J. G.©s Club and Will Retain it in New agent upon his appeal for release. Dessau Denies Intention of "Covering Up" in an interview with the great short stop which York League. stated that up to March 4 no contract had effectually killed what few rays of hope had been tendered him by any club for the sea New Orleans Deal. remained in the hearts of the fans here and Special to ©Sporting Life." son of 1908, and that under Article 7, Sec Special to "Sporting Life " Scranton, Pa., April 6. Great surprise tion 1, of the National Agreement, he should elsewhere that eventually Wagner might be was occasioned in the State be declared to be a free agent. He states Chicago, 111., April 7. President Comis- induced to reconsider his determination to League circuit last night by the announce that the Boston National League Club pur key, of the Chicago American Club, has to take a year©s vacation and yield to the lib ment that John L. Bacon, of Troy, has pur chased his release from the Steubenville date failed to pay the $100 fine imposed by eral offers he has received to rejoin the team chased the franchise of the Amsterdam- Club of the P. O. M. League last fall, and the National Commission for alleged ir with which he has proved such a tower regularities in the deal with New Orleans of strength. In the interview which appears Johnstown-Gloversville Club, which was that on the 28th of February President involving Atz and Manuel, Rohe and Dundon. placed on the market during the earlier part Dovey wrote him stating that he had been in the "Union," Wagner declares he posi of the week. The surprising part of the unconditionally released back to Steuben The Sox magnate said he did not believe the tively will not play this year and that not .announcement is that Bacon will continue ville, but neither that club nor the Boston National Commission understood the facts, even an offer of $25,000 would persuade franchise in that triplet of towns for Club bad tendered htm a contract previous (Continued on the second page.) him te alter his decision. SRORTIIVG

Manager ...... Michael Grady. brought by Charles Harris, who umpired the Grady and two others not game here Thursday and who was roughly named. handled during the game by the visitors. TRI-STATE MEN Jackson, Barthold, F, Veil, LATEST NEWS Harris charges assault and battery. The Brassier. defendants are and Harry first base, Gassidy; second Steinfeldt. Papers were served on Howard, base, Stone; third base, Marhepka; short but Steinfeldt escaped by getting into a bag CARPENTER©S LEAGUE NOW stop, Lynch. CHANCE©S SHOES WILL CAUSE gage car at the Terminal station. Mcllvaine, McFarland and READY FOR BUSINESS. Sebring. AN APPEAL CONDENSED DISPATCHES.

News Notes. Special to "Sporting Life." Pete Cassidy has re-signed Recent National Commission De The New Orleans Club has purchased pitcher The Eight Teams Quite Completed with Wilmington. Burkett from the Montgomery Club. The Memphis, Southern League, Club has released and But Few Hold-Outs To The Harrisburg Club has traded cisions The Atlantic Associa outfielder Driscoll and pitcher H^hcock. Joseph©s. Martin to Wilmington for The Philadelphia, Union League, Club has signed Sullivan. pitcher Lewis L. Sterling, of Frankfort, Ky. Deal With, On the Eve of the The Wilmington Club has secured pitcher tion Completes Its Organization The Baltimore Eastern League Club has signed Peterson and infielder Covaleski from the inflelder Charles Walton, of Washington, IT. J. The Troy Club, of the New York League, has 1908 Campaign* Athletic Club. Wagner Remains Obdurate* secured Frank Gatins from New Orleans. The Buffalo Club, of the Eastern League, The Lyncbburg, Virginia League, Club has pur has sold outfielder Hennessey again to the chased pitcher Bert West from the Indianapolis BY FRANCIS 0. BIOHTEB. Wilrnington Club. (Continued from the first page.) Club. -i The Tri-State League will open its sixth as there had been no effort to "cover up" The Worcester Club, of the New England League, Outfielder H. McParland has been making has signed pitcher Walter B. Taylor, of Westooro, annual campaign as a base ball league good money all winter out of his bowling players, but that if the fine still was com Mass. *nd its second campaign as a member of alleys in Newark, N. J, ing to him he would pay it. At the time The Johnstown, Tri-State League, Club has signed the National Association President Carpenter has our thanks for a the fine was imposed it was announced by shortstop Johnny Gochnauer, late of Cleveland and under the best possible aus season pass good for any game at any Tri- the Commission that the original agreement Des Moines. pices. During the winter, State League ball park. between New Orleans and Chicago, as filed Manager , of the Washington, Union profiting by the lessons of with the Commission, called for a money League, team, has signed pitcher Kauffman, the the 1907 season, the league These terms have been accepted: With consideration only, and did not include the former Gettysburg star. adopted a $2700 salary limit Johnstown, J. H. Rudolph; with Trenton, release of Rohe and Dundon to New Orleans. The Beading Tri-State Club has released inflelder under which it can live and E. L. Burwell, A. A. Mattern, A. J. Strobel, Comiskey announced at the time of sending Jimmy Beard, outfielder GetUnger, third baseman prosper, and so hedged the J. McKeon. Rohe and Dundon to the Crescent City that Duff and catcher Torpey. limit about with restrictions Cornelius Moriarity, bettef known in i{ was part of the deal for Atz and Manuel, The Newark, Eastern League, Club has purchased and penalties that its en pugilistic circles as © ©Wilmington Jack and cites that statement as evidence of the outfielder "Lefty" McHvain from- the WUmlngton, forcement is reasonably well Daly," has been engaged by the manage absence of intent to "cover up" any of Tri-State League, Club. assured. An evidence of its ment of the Wilmington Tri-State Club as the details. Manager Frank, of the New The Decatur Club, of the L I. I. League, has enforcement is the fact that physical instructor. Orleans Club, some time ago announced elected Dr. William Chenworth as president, and a great many star players he would ask for a rehearing of the case Wilson M. Berry as secretary. Notice of the following releases by pur Pitcher Fred. C. Buchholz, of the Mansfield Club, C. F. Carpenter held out until the last mo chase has been given by President Carpen on the ground that the Commission did not was married April 3, at Cleveland, O., to Miss ment without in the least ter. Philadelphia to Williamsport, O©Hara, have all the facts in its possession when the Lillian Ketsteiner, of that city. shaking the resolution of "the club owners. Foster, Burde, Shean; Philadelphia to fine was imposed. The schedule meeting of the New York State The league starts the 1908 season with eight Reading, L. Litschi; Boston to Trenton, J. League has been called by President J. H. Farrell apparently "well-balanced teams, able man B. Hoey. CLUB FINED. for April 7, at Wllkes-Barre, Pa. agers, a capable league president, and a Pr^fedent Carpenter has promulgated these The Williamsport Club of the Tri-State League, competent staff of tried umpires, consisting has signed pitcher John Flater, late of TJtica, who contracts with Altoona: W. B. Frambes, National Commission Declares Its Trans was turned over by the Athletic Club. of Conners, Finneran, Bannon and Walker. Wyatt Lee, A. Sehaumloffie, John Root, The schedule is a 127-game affair, the sea- Outfielder ZoHers, late of the Bradford Club, of eon open-ing April 22 and closing September Harry Streasser, John S. Farrell, A. J. Mc action in Finlayson Case Illegal. the Inter-State League, has signed with the Wil Carthy, H. E. Quarry, A. J. Jones, Frank Special to "Sporting Life." mington Club of the outlaw Union League. .12. Following is the roster of the eight McCarty, P. J. Davis, H. N. Keller, W. G. clubs to date: Glassburner. Cincinnati, April 6. The National Com Pitcher "Wee Wffiie" Sudhoff, who refused to ALTOONA CLUB/ mission on Saturday decided the case of sign with Louisville last year and laid o3 for a Senator T. Coleman du player Pembroke Finlayson, brought to its season, has signed a 1908 Louisville contract. President ...... P. L. Morrison. Pont, who has always been a base ball attention by the Lynn Club, of the New The Wilmington, Tri-State League, Club has Manager ...... John S. Farrell. fan, has purchased $5,000 worth of stock signed pitcher Bressler, once of Boston, and pitcher England Leagiie, with the complaint that Fred Veil, formerly of Pittsburg and Columbus. Catchers Starnagle, Frambes. in the Wilmington, Tri-State League, team. pitcher Finlayson was drafted from Lynn Pitchers Boot, "Wiggs, Glassburner, Mc Last season the club dropped about $6,000, Pitcher John Sheesley, of Johnstown. Pa., has by the Nashville Club at the request of the signed with the Girard Club, of the Ohio-Pennsyl Carthy, Jones, Benlon, Lee. and it was mainly due to du Font©s con Brooklyn Club and within a few days sold Inflelders first base, Davis, second base, tributions that the clubs is able to get a vania League; and catcher Grafflus has signed with Farrell; short stop, Ward; third base, Me- to the Brooklyn Club, and that the latter Sharon. good start this season. intended turning him over to the Lawrence Doc Shelter, the former South Atlantic League Carty. Delehanty, Charles and Sallee, the sen Club, of the same league as the Lynn Club. , has been signed to manage the Comden Outfielders Hartley, Kellcr and F. Burke. sational Tri-State trio, who are with the St. The decision says that this entire trans Club of the outlaw Pennsylvania* and New Jersey HASKISBUBG CLUB. Louis Nationals, have proved all that they action is clearly illegal under the National League. President ...... W. Harry Baker. were said to be. Delehanty is hitting a Agreement. It says: Catcher Red Munson, formerly of the Phillies, hard clip, and Charles has been very fast has signed with the Canton Club, of the Ohio- Manager ...... George W. Heckert. "The Brooklyn Club had no right to make the re Pennsylvania League; and outfielder Billy Spear, of Catchers Smith, Sullivan and Knotts. around the second sack. Sallee has shown quest of the Nashville Club, and the Nashville Toledo, has signed with Akron. Pitchers Pounds, Doesoher, Brennan, rare craft on the hurling hill. Club had no right to draft this player for them. Drafts can only be made in good faith. Minor Oscar Knolls, formerly on the Brooklyn team of P. Smith, Bush and Bibby. Manager Foster, of Lancaster, has re league teams have no right to act as agents or go- the National League, and Tommy Assmussen. for Infielders first base, Calhoun; second ceived word from Raymer, who is in Cali betweens for major league clubs." merly of the Gunthers. of Chicago, have signed base, Bagan; third base, Zimmerman; short fornia, stating that owing to his wife©s ill with the Kenosha, Wis., Club. stop, Carolan. he-alth he will be unable to leave the The Brooklyn and Nashville Clubs are A new trolley base ball league is now being Outfielders Weimer, Huelsman and Sel- Pacific Coast. Raymer was the premier each fined $100, the draft and sale of Fin formed at Kockford, 111., to be composed of the second sacker of the Tri-State while with layson are set aside and he is returned to Aurora, Rivorview, Elgin, Freeport Independents, bach. the. Lynn Club. Finlayson is subject to Rockford, Ramblers, Beloit and -Janesville, Wis. JOHNSTOWN CLUB. Johnstown last year, before being drafted by Newark. His failure to report will draft by any Class A club now. In the Ohio-Pennsylvania League, New Castle President ...... George N. Kline. has released inflelder George Stulz, of Philadelphia; now give Fitzpatriek, the Ohio lad, a try Akron has released inflelder Dailey, pitchers Devon Manager ...... Edward Ashenbach. for the position. AGAINST SUNDAY BALL. Catchers Poole and Koepmann. and Liefleld and.catcher Stewart; and Sharon has Pitchers Brady, Mathewson, Kroh, Scott, signed pitcher F. H. Bair. Secretary Farrell, of the National Board, has Speer, Horton and.Newlin. THE FIRST BREAK. Florida©s Governor Injures Jacksonville©s decided in the matter of the Butler Club©s protest Infielders first base, Himes; second base, ag;iinst ouster from the Pennsylvania-West Virginia Sundheim; third base, Bowcock; short stop, South Atlantic Club. League, that the ouster was legal, it being an in Bichards and Green; substitute, Goohnauer. The Chicago "Cubs" Chase an Umpire Special to "Sporting Life." ternal affair of that league. Outfielders Bad©el, Sanger, Hartman, Out of the Game. Jacksonville, Fla., April 6. Governor The National Commission on April 6 denied Louis Johnson, Sawyer. Broward on Saturday issued positive in Hart©s appeal for release from the Sharon Club©s Birmingham, Ala., April 2. A "rube" structions to the Sheriff of Duval county to reservation; and deniod the Winnipeg Club©s claim . LANCASTER CLUB. umpire from nobody knows where, named to Campbell, the college catcher now with the prevent the violation of any law that he Chicago, National League, Club. President ...... Frank B. Trout. Harris, put the Cubs in an unenviable knew was about to be violated and as a Manager ...... Clarence Foster. frame of mind today by his lack of knowl The Kastern Illinois League has adopted a cham result of these instructions Sheriff Bowden pionship schedule, season to open May 14 and close Catchers Remertter and Dugan. edge of the game and the net result of a at once took steps to prevent the playing September 17. The schedule is unique in organized Pitchers Moser, Emmerson, Cunningham lot of bickering was the .ejectment of Harry of a championship base ball game here yes base ball, as clubs are scheduled for fifteen games and Welf. Steinfeldt by two "cops© © and a tie game, terday, for there is a State law against in some cities and only six in others. Infielders-pfirst base, Ueal; second base, 5 to 5. In the third inning Captain Moles- Sunday base ball playing. The management In the Central League Midge Craven, drafted by Rayrner; third base, O©Dell; short stop, worth tried to score from third on a short of the Jacksonville Club had arranged to South Bend, is to be turned back to Flint, of the Newton, , which Kling retrieved in a officially open the South Atlantic League Southern Michigan League. Ben Koehler,. two Outfielders Foster, Marshall, F. Hemp- hurry, "Lundy" blocking the runner at seasons with the St. Louis Americans and last sea- season yesterday with a game between the sou with St. Paul, is slated to join the locals. hill, Fitzpatrick. the plate, but the umpire called him safe. Jacksonville and Savannah Clubs. Thou Fort Wayne has released Clingert and Alward, and TRENTON CLUB. The Cubs came in and Howard, nearest to sands of fans were sorely disappointed. has signed pitcher Alberts. the umpire, poked him in the neck and President ...... Lewis Perrine. others were crowding around to , when Manager ...... John J. Carney. his umpireship changed the decision to HERRMANN©S REPLY. Another Baseball Victim. Catchers SteCartfiy, Ortlieb, Murray, "out." Molesworth then arose frern the Boston, April 5. The base ball season Griffin, McKeon. bench and went out and touched the plate. of 1908 claimed its first victim when Manuel Piteshers Cadwalader, Burwell, Curtiss, "Now he©s safe," the erudite official yelled. To the Pleas and Demands of Cantillon Lenkowie, of Boxbury, died at the CJty Hos McCafferty, Adams, Maftern, McCabe, Then the Cubs did break loose. Outraged and Callahan. pital as the result of being by a swiftly- O©Connor, Borden, Davis, McHale. thrown base ball. Young Lenkowie, who and indignant over the serio-comic decisions Special to "Sporting Life." Infielders first base, Rapp or Stem; sec by the umpire, which gave Birmingham a was considered one of the best players in ond base, Magoon, Yerkes, Lloyd; short stop, , the champions rallied round him in Cincinnati, O., April 7. The plea of Mana that district for his age, while playing with Westerberg; third base, Stroebel, Hahn. rowdy style, spiked him in the feet, shoved ger Cantillon and demand of Jimmy Calla several young fellows in the rear of his Outfielders Cannell, Hoey, Caffyn, Pleiss, him around and kicked wildly. A moment han, the Chicago semi-pro, outlaw, that the home, was about to catch a swiftly-thrown Muller. later two of the village constabulary, who National Commission prohibit Agree ball when his attention was momentarily READING CLUB. could hardly be duplicated on any stage, ment teams and players^from participating called to samething else. As a result, the marched solemnly on to the field a©nd dragged in games in which and Jake ball hit him on the head, near the temple...... Jacob L. Weitzel. Stahl take part, because they have not been ...... Thomas Owens. out. Chance struck then. He declared his team should not play with declared eligible players, has drawn rather "Merry Widow" Hats Barred. -Torpey, Stroh and Bartdn. a hot reply from Chairman Herrmann, of the Pitchers Matthews, Myers, Cunningham, such an umpire and sent a nondescript team Toledo, April 3. Manager Armour to of pitchers, catchers and substitutes out National Commission. © ©We are not seeking Fertsch, Britton, Biehl, Bridges, Naulty. Mr. Callahan©s advice on subjects pertaining day announced that he vould bar the latest Infielders first base, Nehring; second to the positions. Manager Harry Vaughan, fad in "picture©© hats at the Toledo park seeing that his patrons were likely to be to the National Commission," said Mr. base, Weigand; short stop, Owens; third Herrmann, "and will pay no attention to this season. He declares they are too large base, Baker, Litschi. angry, surrendered and told Umpire Harris and obstruct the view of the game. He to quit. Tuck Turner, one of Vaughan©s any of his suggestions or demands. I will Outfielders Crooks, Lelivelt, Clay, Tur say, however, that both Donlin and Stahl bases his decision on his experience with ner. pitchers, finished the game, calling it at the team at Chattanooga. He said he count the end of the seventh inning with the have applied for reinstatement and that the WILLIAMSPORT CLUB. National Commission now is considering their ed twenty girls in one party at the park score of 5 to 5. . cases." .-.© . . with these big hats and the crowd behind President ...... Frank (tk Bowman. Chicago . . 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 5 7 2 Manager ...... Harry S. .Wolverton. could not see anything. The edict here has Birming©m 1 .0 3. . .0 . 1 . 0 0 5 ,7 1 caused a sensation among the feminine fans. Catchers-MJalbraith, Silcox, Rundie, Batteries iLundgren, Durbin and Kling; WARM TIMES. Hayes, Stansbury. Regaii, Ferguson and Raub. Pitchers Porter, Kane, Palmer, Fleming, Young Forced to Give Up Baseball. Renaud and Flater. Umpire Harris Sues Howard and Stein- Morrisville, April 5. Charles Young, of Infielders first base, Rhodomyer; second McCloskey is proud of the men he has field of Chicago. this place, who played second base for tha base, Shean; third base, Wolverton ; short developed since he , assumed the manage champion Worcester team, of- the New ©Eng etop, Foster. ment of the Cardinals. Byrne and Karger Special to© "Sporting Life." land League, and who broke his leg during Outfielders Burde, Hennessey, O©Hara, are. unquestionably stars, and Konetchy is Birmingham, Ala., April 6. Before leav a game there last season, has been forced Maitland. a ball player of promise. In Joe Delehanty ing Birmingham on Friday, April ,3, for to retire permanently from the game because WILMIN-GTON CLUB. he seems to have picked up another prom Memphis two members of the Chicago, Na of the injury. The bone in Young©s leg was ising youngster, and Bliss, the new catcher, tional Base Ball Club were made defendants broken in three places and in: knitting President ...... F. P. Bennett.© is highly . indorsed by scouts down south. in suits for $5,000 damages. .The suits ware the member deformed and weak. APRIL u, 1908 SRORTIIVG

of the clubs have changed team command and CTarkson, and Lajoie is in a dilemma Amos Cooper, at Landisville, near Lan ers, a fact that should lend added interest as all three are pitching grand ball in the caster, Pa., and the firm is doing a big SEVENTH RACE to the race. It is a remarkable fact that south. business. every team manager in the American Asso A PROBLEM. ciation, except Mike Cantillon, has seen Manager Clarke, of Pittsburg, is going more or less major league service. The The catching staff looks better with to give first baseman Warren Gill a very able, popular and progressive head of the Clarke and Bemis both in fine trim and patient and thorough trying-out. American Association is Joseph D. O©Brien, Homer Davidson as the third man. Last season Bemis was late in rounding to form, signed catchers Gibson of Milwaukee, Wis. The umpires are Ger but this year he will be ready for the open and Smith on April 3, and is a happier man ald Hayes, William List, , W. ing, despite a splintered finger which he than he has been for some time. Bierhalter, Steve Kane and Clarence Owens. sustained in a practice affair at New Or Manager McGraw, of New York, is dis leans last Tuesday. The digit is mending gusted with Texas. He says it will be The Great Organization, Which is News Notes. rapidly and Harry says he wil be ready California again for the Giants next spring. Billy Hallman and pitcher Swann are hold when called upon to perform in the big Umpire Rudderham, of the National ing out for more pay than the Kansas City show. Both Clarke and Bemis are batting League staff, has been assigned to umpire Almost of Major League Status, Club has offered them. better than in the preliminary games last spring. It is the outfield that is worrying the preliminary games at Brown University. Will Start the 154 Game Sched Andy Oyler, shortstop, who has been hold Lajoie more than any other department. According to Montreal advices, Jimmy ing out, has written to Mike Cantillon that is still on the sick list and Casey©s Montreal Club has secured first he will report to the Minneapolis team at if he is unable to play when the season baseman from the New York ule April 15 and Close Sept* U. Galveston. opens the Naps will surely feel his loss Club. Because Monte Cross has the promise of as there is no denying that Flick is the an outfielder from the Boston Americans, best of the Naps© quintet of outer garden Brooklyn©s infield has been changed, Al- Kansas City bugs are counting on getting perman going to third and Pattee to sec BY FRANCIS C. RICHTER. ers. It remains to be seen whether or not ond, owing to Sheehan having developed a The great and powerful American Asso Sullivan, Cravath. or Thoney from the Red «rosh Clarke is a better man than Bill lame arm. ciation will on April 15 enter its seventh Sox. Hinchman. If he is he will surely land the annual championship campaign in better Monte Cross is making a splendid im left field berth. With Flick in the game Pitcher "Stoney" McGlynn, of the Car condition and with stronger pression in Kansas City. Everybody is for and Birmingham at centre, the Naps should dinals, recommends roller skating as a teams than ever before. The him on the Kaw. He has instilled confidence have a better outfield than last year. If means of keeping in condition during the circuit is composed of popu and the fans there actually believe that they Flick is unable to play Hinchman will go winter months. lous and growing cities, not have a great team. to right. Then again the Naps have Bay Hulswitt and Mpwrey have chased Hans mere towns, which serves Manager Armour thinks his Toledo team to fall back upon and the Bay of this year Lobert from the Cincinnati infield. Lobert, to make this league of prac will be the strongest with the willow in the is an improvement over the Bay of last. however, has earned a place in the outfield, tically major league calibre American Association. In Hinchman, Elwert, CLEAN-UP MAN. which is shy of hitters. in fact, it is stronger to Barbeau, Smoot and Armbruster, the To day than the more preten George Stovall wil be one of the three Mike Donlin is playing in right field for ledo manager has five fielders who are cer clean-up men of the Naps. He has been do tious old American Associa tainly there with the bat. the Giants. Shannon and Seymour hold tion, now defunct, was in its ing: far better work with the stick in the down the other places. Mike shows no ef St. Paul writers are uttering but one preliminary games in the South than any fects of his fractured limb. palmiest days. The teams real murmur about their club. There is of the other Naps, not even excepting La are well-balanced, powerful fear that the pitchers won©t be up to the joie. With Flick in the game Stovall will Pitcher McGinnity did not come North and filled with players of standard. St. Louis will unload though bat fifth to do the "cleaning up" shou.ld with the Giants. He went from Dallas to Jos. D. O©Brien .national reputations, most one of these days and the staff will then Big Chief Larry fail in his duty. If Flick his home in McAlester, I. T., to doctor of them having seen service malarial fever and a strained hip. In the two major leagues. These teams are look much improved. is out of it, Brother George will be the handled by managers of skill and fame. To Manager Armour has under advisement a third man to face the pitcher. Last season President Dreyfuss© proposition to pro make the superior status of the American plan by which the Toledo team may train Stovall was so weak with the willow that hibit all field conferences during the progress Association more convincing that organiza on historic Lookout Mountain next spring he was moved down in the batting order of a game is strongly indorsed by-"Silk" tion plays a major league schedule 154 The Toledo manager has gone over the peg by peg until he was batting just ahead O©Loughlin, the American League umpire. games; and accomplishes the feat in 153 situation carefully and believes that it is of the pitcher. At that time he vowed that National League players hailing from Cin days, or from April 15 to September 14. the proper place for working out three or Manager Lajoie would never again have oc cinnati are , George Schlei, Below is given a roster of the various teams four weeks during the early spring. casion to place him eighth in the list. Ed. Drury, Charlie Dooin, Catcher Crist, r>{ the league as made up to April 4 in Manager William J. Clymer and his bride, VERSATILE PITCHERS. Bill Sweeney, and Jack Pfeister.. clusive : upon their arrival at the Southern at Col The Naps are surely blessed with ver President Murphy, of Chicago, is quite COLUMBUS. umbus, O., for the new season, were con satile pitchers. In Joss and Berger they tickled over the Cubs© new ball park. The President ...... Thomas J. Bryce ducted to their apartments and were sur have two of the best speed merchants in improvements have been quite extensive and Manager ...... William Clymer prised at finding a large chest containing the business. Rhoades and Thielman have have been made at an outlay of $40,000. Pitchers Hitt, Hall, Geyer, Townsend, Jack Harry Tuthill, the trainer, thinks Taylor, Yinke, Freeman, Gilligan, Rod- the world©s serie.s next fall will be between gers, Thomas, Garvey, Groth, Ehman, the New York Nationals and Detroits. This Quailley, Noah and Fairbank. AT THE CALL TO ARMS opinion at least has the novelty of not in Catchers Fohl, Zimpher and Flovd. cluding Chicago in the series. Infielders Friel, Radcliffe, Lindsay, Raidy, Cecil Neighbors, the new Pirate outfielder, Kahl, Wrigley, Kihm, Finke and Sykes. By Grantland Rice. has a narrow escape from a bad dose of Outfielders Jude, Kruger, Odwell, Reilley, blood poisoning at Hot Springs. The Jackson, Congalton, Parson, and Mencie. The gleeful fan begins to dream of pennants flying past physician said he had just come in time to TOLEDO. The Winter of his Discontent is over now at last save his hand from* being lost. President and Manager, William R. Armour. He grabs the sporting page each day and feeds upon the dope, , of the Cubs, evidently does Pitchers Sutthoff, Eells, West, Steen, His heaving bosom bulging with old "eternal hope;©© not believe in publicity. Jack has beaten Quinn, Bushelman, Nagle, Lloyd, Vance, But in his lowly, humble home, with heavy, care-worn sigh, the hold-out records of , Tommy Kenworthy and Asher. The Umpire turns and bids his wife a long and last Good-Bye. Leach, Elmer Flick, Nig Clarke and others, Catchers ©Abbott, Land and Wakefield. and not a word was said about it until a Infielders Dwyer, Lister, Hinchman, Bar- The manager, though worried some, is likewise blithe and gay, week ago. beau, Anderson, Elwert and McCarthy. With interviews and pictures in the papers every day Pitcher Vie Willis, of Pittsburg, does not Outfielders ©Smoot, Armbruster and Hop- He sees a lovely chance ahead to win undying fame, like the new gloss-less ball. He claims that kins. And to have the Bugs and Bugettes cheering wildly at his name it becomes too heavy at the end of the third But with the peaceful winter done no hope of fame ahead inning. The ball gets wingy much sooner MINNEAPOLIS. The Umpire slowly packs his grip and wishes he were dead. than the old style ball is the claim of the President and Manager, M. E. Cantillon elongated twirler. Pitchers Oscar Graham, Fiene, Roy Pat- The Player throws a fit of joy for pay days now are near terson, Jim Freeman, Oberlin, Bergman No more he©ll have to give up meat to save five cents for beer; Albert Bartliff, the St. Louis youngster and Bierdorfer. No more he©ll dwell obscurely the hero of the age who was turned over to the Giants by the Catchers Block, Anderson and Buelow. His classic features daily will adorn -some sporting page .Dallas Club, will be taken to New York by Infielders John Freeman, Whitmore, Quil- But bidding all his friends farewell, with heart bent low in gloom, McGraw and loaned to some one of the East len, O©Brien, Curtiss, Smith. The blighted Umpire wearily prepares to meet his doom. ern League clubs. Bartliff has been playing Outfielders O©Neill, Kay and Welday. a fast game. With cur-ses echoing afar, with groans and gibes and jeers, Four years ago Nick Maddox, the pitching KANSAS CITY. With "Kill the bloody robber" ringing daily in his ears, wonder with Pittsburg, was clerking in a iresident ...... George Tebeau With howls and growls and angry snarls the center of attack store at Baltimore at a salary of $6 per. Manager ...... >...... Monte Cross With players dancing on his feet and pounding on his back He played twilight ball and Sunday games Pitchers C. M. Brandon, Louis Crutcher, He stands a lonely figure but with all thjs, fellow fan, and played his first professional engagement Charley Case, O. K. Swann, A. J. Egan, He©s the Big Stick of his party and the Roosevelt of his clan. the following year. Clyde Goodwin and Frank Kitson. James Mahon was shot and killed in Bal Catchers John Sullivan and Tommy Leahy. timore, March 31, by one William Harig Infielders , Roy Brashear, Ot fi". ;-,}ol ; tioai quaTpl. The murdered to Krueger, Monte Cross. a full set of silverware, valued at $500, a a beautiful change of pace, Rhoades espe man was a brother of Baltimore©s Demo Outfielders Hugh Hill, P.. J. Casey, Ned gift to them from the Columbus Base Ball cially having a slow ball that is a tantalizer. cratic "©boss," John J. Mahon, the father- Pettigrew, Howard Murphy, S. J. Wright Association, for which company Mr. Clymer Joss has the fadeaway down to a science, iii-iaw of Manager , of Boston. and Chick Edminston. has performed such conspicuous service dur while Berger has a raise ball that rivals ing the past four years as manager of the McGinnity©s. Liebhardt is conceded to be Manager , of the Chicago LOUISVILLE. ball club. one of the best pitchers in the coun Cubs, thinks he has found another gem in President ...... Thomas A. Barker try and it is said Charley Chech will make Heine Zimmerman, the second Artie Hof- Manager ...... James T. Burke him a good running mate. Walter Clarkson man. The big German, bought from Wilkes- Pitchers Ambrose Puttman, Halla, Frantz, CLEVELAND CHAT. has an assortment of curves that it is hard barre, Pa., last summer, has never had an Schabek, Bunton, Jesse Stovall. to beat while Gladstone Graney, a southpaw, opportunity to show his real merit until no©w. Catchers Heine Peitz, , Byrnes, Holmes, is in a class with the ex-Harvard twirler. Manager Chance, of Chicago, is quoted by Johnny Hughes. The Napleons Apparently Much Stronger Both Graney and Lattimore can pitch the an Atlanta correspondent as saying that the Infielders Suter Sullivan, Perrine, Jimmy Than Last Year The Greatest Im spitter, but Lattimore©s chief stock in true reason for Wagner©s retirement is en Burke, Larry Quinlan. is his wonderful control, something unusual mity to Manager , the result of Outfielders Davis, Woodruff, Gnadinger, provement Manifested in the Pitching for a southpaw. Otto Hess has more speed a verbal castigation inflicted by Clarke upon Stanley. Department A Brief Review, Etc. than either of the other .southpaws and a Wagner in a game last summer on the Polo INDIANAPOLIS. nice assortment of benders. grounds in which Wagner disobeyed orders. President ...... William H. Watkins By Ed. F. Banj. President Herrmann last week completed Manager ...... Charles C. Carr NATIONAL LEAGUE NEWS. the work of the Bowlers© National tourna Pitchers Slagle, Elliott, Eubanks, Briggs, Cleveland, O., April 6. Editor "Sport ment in Cincinnati. The total amount of Druhot, Tevis, Marquard, Chenault, West, ing Life." The Naps of 1908 are not the ©s injured hand is healing the receipts was $61,209.40. This is a tre Schrieber and Guyn. Naps of last season. They look like a 20 nicely. mendous amount, but the expenditures Catchers Livingston, Howley, Price and per cent, improvement over were only $100 less than this amount. This the 1907 aggregation and Manager Joe Kelley reports his pitchers $100 will be given to the needy institu Cady. should be up and doing as being in fine shape. Infielders Carr, Lindsay, Williams, Hopke, from the tap of the gong. tions. Bush, Oyler and O©Donnell. The Naps© infield was shot Pitcher Upp, of the , is The New York and Muskogee teams play Outfielders Cook, Coulter, Siegle, Hayden, to pieces during a greater troubled with a persistently lame arm. ed an exhibition game at McGinnity©s home, Davidson, Whitman and Landry. part of last season. The Tommy Sheehan has pleased Patsy Dono- McAlester, Okla., Sunday, April 5. After MILWAUKEE. "old guard," Lajoie, Brad van with his conduct around third base. the game the Sheriff served warrants on all the participants for violating the Sunday President ...... Charles S. Havener ley, Turner and Stovall, Snodgrass, the Giants© young catcher from Manager ...... Barry McCormick took turns in being out of the Pacific Coast, has a great throwing arm. law. Bonds were provided and the New the game all year. The re York men were allowed to continue their Pitchers Prank Schneiberg, Leo Sage, The Pittsburgs left Hot Springs on April journey. Tom Dougherty, Cliff Curtiss and Louis sult was that the infield did 2 for Kansas, to visit Manager Fred Clarke©s Manske. not shine. For the comins* ranch. Secretary Knowles is arranging an in Catchers Frank Roth, Monte Seville. season these veterans are all novation for the first play day of the New Infielders Jack Flynn, Quate Bateman, Bar in© first class condition. Each The Boston Club has secured an option on Yorks at the . His plan is to ry McCormick, Harry Clark, Rabbit Rob Ed. F. Bang and every one of them are Warren Park, at Augusta, Ga., for next start the home exhibition series with a inson. showing marked improvement in their stick sprfng. header on April 11. The Yale-New Outfielders Newt Randall, Harry McChes- work and the indications ©are that their President Dreyfuss, of Pittsburg, has York game will be preceded by a, game be ney, Danny Green, Lee Stevens and Brad combined batting average will be 20 points promised the Wheeling Club a pitcher and tween McGraw©s colts and the New York ley Robinson, Jr. better in 1908 than last season. It is in an outfielder. Athletic Club nine. the pitching department that the Naps are ST. PAUL. Pitcher Gus DorneV, of Boston, is tak The Brooklyn Club has issued a beautiful exceptionally strong this year. At the pres ing better care of his arm this year than invitation card for April 11 and 12, which President ...... George Lennon ent time Larry has he did last spring. are "inspection days." On these days the Manager ...... Tim Flood TEN PITCHERS. friends and patrons of the Brooklyn Club Pitchers Le Roy, Minnehan, Essick, Tene- Frank Bancroft has booked the Cincin are invited to visit Washington Park and son. Four of these, Joss, Rhoades, Liebhardt nati Reds for an exhibition game at New and Berger, might be termed dependable Castle, Pa., June 24. witness the extensive alterations and im Catchers Noonan and Meyers. twirlers, where last season Joss was the provements which have made virtually a new Infielders Rowan, Tim Flood, Ed. Tierneyer, only one in whom dependence could be Reports are that umpire-baiting has be park of Washington Park. McCune and Wheeler. placed. Rhoades, Liebhardt, Thielman and come a long suit with Pittsburg this season President John T. Brush, of New York, Outfielders Davis, Geier, Dunleavy and Hess were rank in-and-outers, while Ber in the exhibition games. has our thanks© for a season pass to the Meyers. ger did not get going until near the close Abbaticchio has decided to stick to base Polo grounds. All of the season passes of THE NEW MANAGERS of the season. Thielman, Hess and Chech ball if it comes to an issue between the the New York Club to date have been works for the 1908 season are Burke, of Louis are showing up well in the preliminary train game and the Latrobe hotel. of art, but the 1908 -pass is the most ville; Ci©jss, of Kansas City; Barry Mc ing an©d they may run neck and neck with , of the Cubs, has em beautiful thing of the kind we have ever Cormick, of Milwaukee, and Flood, of St. the other four. The eighth pitcher will be barked in a new business, that of tobacco seen and that, is saying a great deal. It Paul. It wiH thus be seen that one-half selected from among Lattimore, Graney packing. He has formed a partnership with is a thing to be preserved as a souvenir. SRORTIIVO

DEVOTES TO BASE BALL MEN AND MEASURES "WITH MALICE TOW AKB^ NONE AND CHARITV FOR ALL "-Editor Francis C. Richter.

Information on every subject connected with life possible perfection. The scores are com Connecticut League park can now base his refusal on his league©s in the North Woods, such as outfitting, fishing, prehensive and tell the story of a game in shooting, caaoeing. tenting, trapping, photography, SPORTING LIFE ANTI-PASS LEGISLATION hygiene, protection of nature, etc. A unique fea figures very well indeed; and the scoring ture of the volume is that the author tells hi3 A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER when appealed to for a pass by an unde readers not only what they should know, but whera rules are exact, equitable and all-embracing. serving party. The second novelty is the to find it, and what it costs. Published by The only weak point in scores and scoring is arrangement for the four first-division teams G. P. Putnam©s Sons, New York and London. Base Ball, Trap Shooting and at the close of the championship season the factor of individual judgment. There to engage in a series of three games with General Sports is no way to eliminate or minimize that or each other. A purse of $250 will be the make it uniform. So the innovation pro prize to the players of , PRESS POINTERS. FOUNDED AJPB1L, 1883. but the salary of every participant in the posed by our Cleveland contemporary would post-season events will be paid in full, thus The Outlook for Another Great Base Ball Trade-martedby the Sporting Life Publishing Co. not subtract from, but rather add to, that insuring them employment "for two weeks Season is Assuring. Entered at Philadelphia Post Office one weak point in scoring. beyond the contract period. With Yankee as second class matter. shrewdness, the club owners will divide the From Philadelphia "Record." gate receipts. If, however, the 1908 patron For the next six or seven months base ball, th« great national game, will hold the centre of the stag* Published by age warrant it, it is probable that the with the sport-loving public, and with three pro ON THE SEASON©S EVE. players will share in the revenue from these fessional t^fms in the field Philadelphians will not The Sporting Life Publishing Co. extra games, or it may be that the money lack for contests. There will be a professional 84 South Third Street. As "Sporting Life" goes to press the prize will be increased or a purse offered game of ball in this city every day, beginning early for second as well as the first team in the in April, and on some days there may be threa PHILADELPHIA, PA., U. S. A. various major league teams are moving north games. The Philllea and Athletics will conflict four-club affair. Any scheme to lengthen on only a very few days, but the new Union League ward by slow stages playing exhibition games the service and add to the income of the team must always play against opposition. Then, TsotiAA S. DAJCDO ...... President en route to the points where they will players deserves a thorough trial. too, there is the University of Pennsylvania base J. CiiFB1 DABTDO...... Secretary-Treasurer ball nine, which will meet all the leading college PKAJSCIS C. BICEETKB ...... Editor-in-chief open the National League and American teams of the East in this city, and the thousand League seasons. The last week of the and one semi-professional and amateur ball teams THOMAS D. ETCHTBB...... Assistant Editor which will play every Saturday and holiday while THOMAS S. DAJTDO...... Gun Editor Southern sojourn was marred by cold and the warm weather lasts. Every school, no matter EDWAKD C. STAKK...... Business Manager wet weather, without, however, seriously af *If the ambitions of the average man what the grade, has its ball team, and extensive could be realized he would have to buy schedules have been arranged, which will be earned fecting the condition of any team, except a larger-sized hat. Jake Stahl. out regardless of weather conditions. Those school SUBSCRIPTION BATES. for occasional cases of cold, grip or lame boys will sometimes be college men and they will One Tear ...... $2.00 *It is easier to be good ^han to break enter the university of their choice prepared to Six Months ...... 1.25 ness among the players. On the whole the out of jail. Tim Flood. fight for places on the ©Varsity teams. Three Months ...... 65c weather was better than last spring which **Many a man has stubbed his toe in. broke all records for persistent inclemency frantic effort to put his best foot forward. Even That Wouldn©t Satisfy. Canadian Postage, 50 cents extra per year. From tha New York "American." Foreign Postage, $1.00 extra per year. and the sixteen major league teams have J©ohn J. McCloskey. *The man of dollars can afford to do "California is too far," says Comlskey. "Texai profited accordingly, thus giving ground for is too wet," says McGraw. "Florida is too cold," without the sense of humor. A. H. Soden. says Donovan, "It rains too much in Georgia and the hope and expectation that all teams *It is easy to make money after some Tennessee," say both and Griffith. will start the 1908 races at a faster gait body else has started the machinery. Why not try old ? It couldn©t be any than last year, thus lessening the possibility Harry C. Pulliam. worse. of teams being left at the post. The better *Love makes the world go round, but it takes marriage to square things. Billy Why Abandon Time-Honored Mark? bunched the teams for the first two months Clymer. From Milwaukee "Wisconsin." of a race the better prospect of artistic and The Eeds, the Cincinnati National League bas« *It may be that "riches have wings," but ball exponents, have relinquished their birthright financial success. they generally fly in the wrong direction. and abandoned their trademark. Hereafter the ap Curls. Von Der Ahe. pellation will be the Red and Whites. The new uniforms show that the famous red hose have been *Love is blind, but marriage is a pretty replaced with crimson sox with a broad white band MEW AND MEASURES. good eye-opener. J. B. B. E. Roberts. around the calf of the leg. High art has tempted and trifled with the yearning, susceptible soul at *A man may keep out of many a scrape President Carry Horrmann. PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 11,1908 There will be no abatement in 1908 of by wearing whiskers. If you don©t believe the campaign against rowdy ball. Both it ask the barber. W. Everett Bell. The Harbingers of the Season. President Pulliam, of the National League, *Some men acquire their popularity with From Cincinnati "Meddler." a club. "Kid" Gleason. 24—PAGES—24 and President Johnson, of the American Already you can sea boys "playing pass" in ths *When a man can preserve his optimism streets and "rotation" in every school yard and League, have given the umpires explicit and vacant lot. The Reds will start homeward this along with dyspepsia there©s a pair of week, the ball yard is receiving its finishing touches positive instructions as to their duties and wings waiting for him. N. E. Young. and tickets will soon be on sale for the opening AS TO ERRORS. power in the matter of checking, regulating, game. Don©t all these signs make you feel lika racing with your shadow? An esteemed Cleveland contemporary, for or completely abating noisy coaching, pro CHOKE IT OFF NOW. lack of something more sensational, is urging fanity and all other noxious features, not germane to clean base ball. a movement for the abolishment of the error Philadelphia "Record." PUBLIC OPINION. So is to put a stop to the column in the base ball scores. It insists disgraceful organized "rooting" by base The cry is "still they come!" One more that a "stupid play" column should be ball fanatics which marked the close finish A Fan©s Suggestion Anent the Neglected Class D League has been enrolled in the in the American League pennant race last Field Day Question. substituted, which it thinks would be more National Association through the creation of se«son. Decent patrons of the game will Chicago, 111., April 4. Editor "Sporting Life."--© just to the players and still leave the pitcher be thankful and all fair-minded individuals Having seen nothing in "Sporting Life" since th« the Illinois-Missouri League, which has pre will laud Johnson in the stand he has taken, recent meetings of the major leagues concerning room to blame defeat on sloppy support. empted for its special territory, Canton, for some of the carryings-on last year were the Annual Field Day Events, I will write to ask To date the appeals of our Cleveland con Monmouth, Havana, Galesburg, Macomb, 111. very unsportsmanlike. This organized "root what has been done about setting aside of a cer ing" for the purpose of rattling the players tain day at which time the aforesaid events wore temporary have fallen upon deaf ears as and Hannibal, Mo. The last named town©s to have taken place. As an ardent follower of the they should fall. of the opposing team and to help the local game allow me to suggest to you the following: chief claim to base ball fame is that it is nine to win was started last year in Chi In the event of a Field Day, which, in my esti Pleas for the abolishment of the error the birthplace and home of that grand old cago ©by the followers of the White Sox, mation, appeals to every fan, why not play an column have been advanced from time im and was taken up at Detroit and also in inter-league game after the field contests have been veteran, Jake Beckley. this city. All sorts of noise-making devices decided; provided the sixteen major league teams memorial, and often by men high in the gather, as no doubt they can when the Eastern were called into use to help along the work teams go west and vice versa. A battery could b« sport, without avail. Errors have their Apropos to the fact that Philadelphia will of chosen from one team and for the remaining seven DISCONCERTING THE PLAYERS positions one man could be selected from the other place in the game quite as much as base this season have a third club of major league seven teams. A formidable team from each league hits; in fact, without errors much of the pretensions, it should be remembered that as of the visiting team, and the sounds pro could then take the field and play a game which duced were simply hideous to all save the every fan in the country would be interested in © ©glorious uncertainty©© of the game would far back as 1875 the Quaker City had three frenzied base ball "fans," who felt that beyond the question of a doubt. Weather permit be eliminated and monotony be substituted. professional clubs, one of which did not last they were helping to win the game. En ting, such a game, let alone the main field events, would draw a crowd that would tax the capacity of That being the case, as part of the record the season out. In 1884 the experiment was thusiasm is catching, and hundreds of dis either the Pittsburg or Cleveland Parks, which were interested spectators were converted into mentioned as the grounds for the Field Day events. of a game, errors must be taken into ac repeated with the result that the outlaw howling "rooters" on every field where ^^ H. KOEHNE. count quite as much as any other funda club went to the wall in mid-season. Will the terrible din was permitted; but cool history repeat itself in 1908 ? after-consideration has convinced the wise The "Kins of Papers." mental feature. Without the error column heads that this sort of thing, if continued, a score would lose much of its statistical Auburn, N. Y., April 2. Editor "Sporting Life." would grow to proportions past control and Allow me to congratulate you and your asso value both for those who compute averages The Pacific Northwestern League will have result in bringing base ball ii to disrepute. ciates on the twenty-fifth anniversary number. It a shorter season this year, the finish being It is for this reason that Pres. ©.en©t Johnson certainly was a treat to read the history of sucb. and for those who depend upon the© scores has decided to make an effort o check the a popular paper as "Sporting Life," properly called to give them an idea of the games they scheduled for September 20th instead of movement in its infancy, and he has the King of Sporting Papers. Respectfully yours. GEORGE PINCKNBY. cannot witness. October 6th, as heretofore. Seattle has thir support of the majority of club owners in the American League. The plea that the error column makes teen weeks at home, as compared with fif CUT OUT THE MEGAPHONES. record players is not taken seriously. The teen last year. Evidently President Lucas* THE BASE BALL FEVER. co-laborers are beginning to profit by sad ex No one objects in the least to spontaneous player©s work as a fielder is judged, alike by enthusiasm by the patrons of the game. A perience. By C. P. McDonald. manager and spectators, not upon his errors, man who pays to see a base ball match is When winter days are over and the green is on th« but by the way he handles himself and his entitled to shout his lungs out, if he trees. chooses, hooting the players of either team And the earth smiles in the sunlight, wooed by sum chances. His engagement and retention are THE PASS QUESTION. or cheering any play that excites his ad mer© fragrant breeze, miration. But there is no reason why any We will gather at the window of the ticket-sellei based upon ocular demonstration and not then, upon his paper record. A batting record is St. Louis "Sporting News." one should be allowed to go to a game Paying twenty-five or fifty cents admission. The Connecticut League has introduced armed with a megaphone for the express Though the crowd may push and jam us in a not easily manufactured and is therefore another innovation that should commend it purpose of hurling epithets at the players friendly sort of way, usually accepted upon its face, but few man self to magnates of other minor organiza of either team, or why a number of in In endeavoring to beat us to the seats for whlcli dividuals, all armed with megaphones, should we pay, agers pay attention to fielding records, and tions. The first progressive measure that We will laugh and say, "Go to it!" or will mur the club owners of the Nutmeg State have be permitted for day after day to make re mur "Come again!" in actual work a record player is soon adopted since the close of last season is marks to the players of the opposing team Base ball fever is a funny proposition. detected. the abolishment of passes. For every spec that angers or disconcerts them so that they When the winter days are over and the green is OB The suggestion that a "stupid plays" tator at a game, whether he be a representa tive of a newspaper, a city official or a CANNOT PLAY THEIR BEST the trees column be "added is nonsensical for the rea- And the kind conductor hollers: "Let ©em off first» member of /the family of the owner of the ball. The indiscriminate use of megaphones if you please!" eon that no reporter is in position to always club or a plain patron, the visiting club on base ball grounds should be prohibited, We will join the festive rooters in their merrf accurately and justly decide what- is and will be© paid its percentage of the price of for it places a tantalizing power in the roundelay, admission charged for the stand the party To each player giving cheerful admonition. what is not a stupid play. Many attempted hands of irresponsible persons. Club man When the man in blue announces who the batterlei enters. This does not agements can easily prevent it on the will be, plays that appear stupid were intelligently ENTAIL AN ACTUAL EXPENSE ground that it disturbs fair-minded spec We©ll forget last year©s decisions that with ours tators, which it surely does, for the true did not agree; designed and only looked stupid because to the home club which extends the cour And when he says a ball©s a strike, we©ll let hini somebody mis cued or because the opposition tesies of its park to working members of lover of base ball can see merit in brilliant have his way the press and others entitled to recognition work by the players of either team. It is Base ball fever is a funny proposition. divined and frustrated tha play. To prop at the gate, for the passes will practically natural to like to see the home team win, but erly appreciate this and justly score for balance on the season and the club owner, a victory gained by hoodlum tactics is no When the winter days are over and the green is on victory at all, and every victory so gained the trees, a "stupid play" column the scorer would who, when his club is at home, settles for And the little birds are singing to us his guests, will have what he paid out re hurts base ball. melodies, have to sit on both benches, know all signals, turned to him when his club is on the We will do our very derndest to he happy in and be in with the councils of all the man road. Passes were abolished by the Con defeat. NEW PUBLICATIONS. And to adverse luck bow down in calm sub* agers and players, which is obviously im necticut League to afford its club owners mission. protection from petty politicians and cheap THE WAT OF THE WOODS; a Manual for We won©t care who wins or loses that is, we will possible. grafters, who, by sheer nerve, deadhead Sportsmen in Northeastern .United States and Can not complain, The present method of scoring and the themselves into ball games. They can no ada; by Edward Breok. This book is a most val If the weather man is gracious and stalls off 4 longer claim that the pass does not cost uable addition to sporting literature. It is a prac bunch oft rain. present scoring rules are all right in every tical field manual, intended to form part of the All we want is pleasant weather and the pric* the club owner anything and call him cheap kit of every camper, fisherman and hunter. It to buy a seat .W-ay aa good as they can ie short of im for refosing to be held up. The owner of a contains concise, yet thorough and authoritative, Base ball fever is a funny proposition.

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reau of Building Inspection, title to the into condition, as Murray says there is al grounds and buildings will be in the name ways a place for a man who can hit and FROM THE CAPITAL. of the American League Base Ball Club. field. McCormick played independent ball in Chicago last year. A Wave of Pessimism, With Insufficient Local Jottings. The Athletics, in addition to having Sey bold and Oldring on the disabled list, now Basis The Week©s Work Line-up THE SEASON IN THE QUAKER has taken off nearly thirty have Bender and Powers laid up the one pounds and is faster than in several years. with a heavy cold, the other with an ab About Decided on Condition of John CITY OPENED, Manager Mack, of the Athletics, says he scess in his ear. son and Altizer. looks for the greatest base ball season yet recorded. The Phillies© patrons will be glad to learn that pitcher Sparks has at last come By Paul W. Eaton. Pitcher Krause, of the St. Mary©s Col to terms with tile Philadelphia Club and Washington, April 4. Editor "Sporting With Every Evidence of Continued lege, in California, has started for this city will join the team on Fridav next in fit Life." "Who licked ©em yesterday?" has to join the Athletics. condition to take his turn at once. been the stereotyped inquiry of the fans Popular Interest and Effort the Pitcher Fred Barnicle expects to rejoin before taking up their morn the Athletics as soon as the term ends, Caspar Shibe, eldest brother of President ing papers this week. The June 10, at Dean Academy. , of the Athletic Club, died this city on April 4 in his 77th year. The Washingtons have, in truth, Athletics and Phiflies Begin Young Warwick, the Amfcler pitcher, has deceased loved base ball and as late as been getting theirs, and get been working out with the Phillies since last season attended many games at Colum ting it in the cervical verte they returned from the South. brae; but all that doesn©t Their Campaigns of 1908, bia Park, although quite feeble. amount to a hoot in perdi The Wilmington, Tri-State League, Club Manager Monte Cross had. expected to get tion, and is due to the ab is anxious to borrow, beg or buy outfielder at least one good pitcher from Manager sence of all the veteran BY FRANCIS C. RICHTER. Roy Thomas from the Philadelphia CTub. Mack for his Kansas City Club, but none pitchers, and several other Philadelphia, Pa., April 7. The local Manager Murray believes MeQuillin can of the men le©t loose by the Quaker mana reasons needless to mention, season was, after two postponements, au do his best ©work if used frequently, and ger will be fast enough for a Class A but which could be specified, spiciously opened yesterday with splendid will make much use of him this season. league like the American Association. including the fact that Jerry weather and remarkable at Seybold has so far improved as to be Manager Arthur Irwin during the week Freeman has had a hard tendance a happy augury able to dispense with his cane, but he will signed two more players for his Washing Paul W. Eaton time getting down to weight of a most successful season not play until the championship games be ton, Union League, Club in outfielder Frank and has made many bulls despite the prevailing busi gin. Shaughnessy, of the San Francisco team, and bungles. The wave of pessimism that ness depression. The day The- North Philadelphia League has been and William Clarke, of last has marked the week in certain fan quarters and the crowd of Monday organized, with membership composed of the year©s Reading, Atlantic League, team. has therefore been characterized by some atoned, in a measure, for following well-known clubs: Fairhill A. C., The spectators were greatly pleased with despondent views as to Freeman©s value to the misfortunes of the past East Philadelphia, Boys© Club, Rosehill, the appearance of the Phillies© grounds. Washington. The public may rest quite week, which was a wasted Shaw F. C., Nicetown, St. Ann©s, and West- Many improvements have beea made in the easy on this point. Freeman©s ability as period, thanks to rain and a fielder *s a known quantity and the a sudden cold snap. This unanimously favorable opinion of all the ex not only prevented the perts who have seen him scheduled local champion ship games of Friday and IS A POSITIVE GUARANTEE F. C. Richter Saturday, but made the that he is the superior of fully half the first whole week one of entire sackers of the League. Criticism of this inaction for the Phillies and of partial player was largely due to his going without idleness for the Athletics. The enforced hits in a few games, but in his last two lay-off, of course, had some effect on the contests he has made seven bingles? and players of both local teams more appar is averaging up about as expected, that is ently on the Phillies than on the Athletics to say, very well, indeed. The drives but this week©s games should serve to put Jerry turns loose are the kind that have the both teams on edge again for the cham right of way. The games of the week were pionship season which opens one week from not calculated to arouse much enthusiasm, to-day. If the weather holds good six games starting with two defeats by the St. Louis of the local series at least can be played, Nationals by scores of 2-1 and 7-3 and a 3-1 as Friday, originally open, can be given throw-down by Fort Worth. The Wash- to playing off one of the postponed games. ingtons then got a decision over Dallas by > E ^?- 3-1; shut out Wichita 6-0, and knocked out Kansas City by 5-3 in ten innings. The Opening Game of Local Series. Colts only got in two games, defeating The first game of the local spring series Springfield, 111., 8-3, and losing to the same was played yesterday at the Philadelphia team in twelve innings by 8-7. park before 9,100 base ball-hungry specta SLUGGER CASE PATTEN tors mute but eloquent testimony to the continued to astonish the universe by keep perennial interest in the local inter-league ing up his better than .300 hitting, and series. The game was not a particularly paralyzed the wiseacres by pinching three exciting or interesting exhibition of the na base_s in his last game. If Case keep£ this tional game, apart from its effect upon up it will be him to the outfield and the partisan feeling, as it easily developed into Ty Cobb tactics. A change in the regular a one-sided pitchers© battle, was marred batting order, placing Piekering first and by loose playing, and lacked dash and bril Ganley second, was doubtless suggested by liancy, the effective pitching affording few the latter©s ability as a sacrifice hitter. chances for really fast fielding. Carter©s Piekering has hit safely in all of the twelve spit-ball delivery had the Phillies guessing _ames he has taken part in, and leads the from start to finish and they got but two sluggers, with .362. The other high guns safe hits, both made by Grant, and not a are Kahoe .353, Patten .345, Warner .327, run. Up to the sixth inning not a hit was Delehanty .311, Street .302, Shipke .298, made off Carter, and in the whole game Keeley .292, and Freeman .284. Keeley but thirty men faced him, only three men pitched all of the ten-inning game against being left, three double plays shutting off Kansas City, and his failure to exert him promising Philly changes. Smith showed self in the first inning allowed three hits and himself to be a catching find and Mpran two runs. He then put on steam and held »l*o made a favorable impression. Edchie the opposition to three hits and no runs in pitched a poor game and supplemented his the other nine rounds. This boy also seems ineffectiveness by slow fielding, a fumble, and to be a clever sticker and has stolen three two wild pitches. His support was not of bases in twenty-four times at bat. the best, the Phillies appearing to lack precision and steadiness in the first half of THE REGULAR LINE-UP the game. Smith scored a run in the fourth. fr the real start can now be nearly figured With one ou{ he singled, stole second, no out. Of course the statement attributed to body covering second base to take Jack- Manager Cantillon which was quoted last litsch©s accurate throw, and scored when week, naming nine pitchers as regulars, Deininger let the ball go through him. In must be taken with the tisual condiments. the fifth the Athletics clinched the game It is a cinch that he will not carry nine when with two out three runs were scored twirlers far into the season and it is .equally on Nicholls© force hit, a single by Collins, certain that he would not give any intima double by Davis and single by Murphy. tion that he was considering any changes Davis scored the fifth and last run of the until he had made up his mind to make them. game in the eighth on his double and At least one or two ffingers are pretty sure Smith©s single. The only new man on the to go to the minors. There are almost un-. Philadelphia team, Deininger, made a good mistakable indications that Burns will have impression by reason of fast fielding and the call over the other new pitchers. A hard and accurate throwing. Score: St. Louis writer who saw Bill work against Athletics. AB.B.B.P. A.E PhHad©a. AB.K.B.P. A.B McCIoskey©s bunch wrote that he had an Hartsel, If 3 0000 Grant, 3b.. 4 0 2 GEORGE J. MULLIN, illegal delivery, but Manager Cantillon can Nicholls, ss 5 1 0450 Knabe, 2b. 0 0 be relied on to attend to all such matters, Collins, 3b. 4 1 1030 Titus, rf. .. 3 0 0 Pitcher of the Detroit American League Club. Davis, Ib. 3 2 2 14 0 0 Magee, If.. 3 0 0 if there©s anything in the statement. As Murphy, 2b 3 0 1360 Deinin©r, cf 2 This clever pitcher was born on July 4, 1880, at Toledo, O., and learned to play ball a.t an 2arly for the Callahan rumor, the suspicion that Smith, c. . 4 1 2 3 6 0 Bi-ansf d,lb 3 age around his home, but developed into Quite a player while attending St. John©s Academy at 1 ©.edo. it was erroneous appears to have been well Moran, cf. 3 0 1 1 0 0 Doolin, ss.. 1 His first professional engagement was with the Wabash Club, of the Indiana and Illinois Leaguv., in founded. Coombs, rf 4 0 1 2 0 0 Jacklitsch,c 1 1888. He continued with the Wabash team in 1899. when it was a member of the Indiana State League. Carter, p. 4 0 0 0 2 0 I>ooin, c... 2 During the season of 1900 he played with the South Bend, Ind., Greens, an independent team. In THE INFIELD, - Richie, p.. 2 1901 he was a member of the Fort Wayne team, and he participated in 44 cham as reported, is Freeman, Delehanty, Altizer Totals. .33 5 8 27 16 0 *0sborne .. 100 pionship games as a pitcher, winning 22. That fall he signed with both the Detroit and Brooklyn Clubs, of the rival major leagues, but finally, after much pulling and hauling, landed with Detroit, of which and MeBride. The latter has been doing Totals.. 20 0 2 27 11 2 team he has ever since been a valued member.. He is not only a first class twirler, but one of the best just about as was anticipate*, fielding mar- Batted for Bdchie In ninth. batters in the major leagues. velonsly, but hitting_ lightly (.179). Should Athletics ...... 0 0 0 1 3 0 0 1 0 5 his batting result in his not holding the Philadelphia ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 regular job, the arrangement would prob Earned runs Athletics 3. Two-base hits Morau, I>avis 2, Grant 2. Sacrifice hit Murphy. Stolen moreland. A schedule of 21 games for each stands, while seats, fences and stands have ably be Altizer at short and Shipke at third. base Smith. Struck out By Riclrie 4, Carter 3. club will be played. been painted a rich color of green. The Thi©s would be a strong combination. Mbst Double plays Nicholls, Darts; Mcholls, Murphy, score board in right field is also a big of the local players are in good condition Davis; Murphy, Darts. First on balls Off Bichie Manager Mack, of the Athletics, on Friday improvement at the Phillies© grounds. to start the season, but ©tis said that the 4, Carter 4. Wild pitches Richie 2. Time 1.45. released pitcher Pcterson and infielder Cove early reports as to ©s re Umpires Kmslia and Conuolly.^ Attendance 9108. to the Wilmington Club, of the Tri-State covery were too optimistic and that he will League. HICKMAN©S HONOR. be in no condition to pitch effectively unftl Work on New Athletic Park. Catcher Sid Smith made a good impres the season is several weeks old. The On Friday last the William Steele Sons© sion in his game here against the University Charley is Presented to the Wife of the condition of Co., was granted a permit to erect the grand of Pennsylvania, both by his hard hitting Nation©s President. DAVY ALTIZER, stands and bleachers for the new Athletic and his good fielding. whose illness was noted last week, took base ball park, at the northeast corner of Those three double plays by the Ath New Orleans, April 1. Cheerful Hickman a turn for the worse. He was seat to Twenty-first street and Lehigh avenue, which letics yesterday were made just at times is the happiest Nap in New Orleans. He Washington Sunday by Manager CantrHon, will require an estimated expenditure of a when it looked as though, toe Phillies might called on Mrs. Roosevelt this morning, hav and Shipke was summoned to replace Him quarter of a million dollars. According to have an opportunity to score. ing made aa appointment last night; or at third base, twirler Gates fill-rag in in the plans submitted the stands will be of rather. Archie Roosevelt made it for him. the meantime. Altizer reached nere Wed fireproof construction, and principally of There will be two more exits to the Phil- Gheerftil is a great friend of the President©s nesday night and went immediately to the concrete and steel. Along the Lehigh avenue lies© stand this season at each corner of children. He owns a sporting goods store Garfield Hospital for treatment. He was frontage the stand will be 60 feet in height the stand, where a platform has been built in Washington, and the Roosevelt children considerably discouraged and felt some ap providing space for a row of stores. This over the players© benches. bay afl their bails, bats and gloves from prehension that he was threatened With portion of the structure will cover an area The veteran rooter, Billy Grady, is out him. Archie told aim this morning that typhoid fever. The physicians at the toae- of 416 by 77 fee*, while, on the Twenty-firjst with his annual offer of a handsome silver he hoped that Cleveland would win the pital report that he is getting along ve^L street side the plans call for the use of a cup to the Phaiy player who makes a home pennant, and, together with Qnentin and and it seems probable that he will be all space 465 by 77 ©feet. The ground covers run on the Philadelphia Club©s grounds. Kermit, he -would attend one or two of right within a fortnight. an area of 480 by 520 feet, equal to 250,- the games here. Everything is a bright green on the Phil- UNIOK LEAGUE AFFAIBS 000 square feet, of which 182,163 square lies© grounds, even the stones on the walls feet will be available for the playing field. of the club house and "hump" having been Tri-Coanty League Organized. are progressing. Manager Irwin signed out- The builders, who will start work at once, painted. This should help the batting eyes. fielder Speas, whom Cleveland secured from claim that when completed the ball park Bryant, Ark., March 30. At a meeting Akron, but turned back without a trial. will be the most completely-equipped in the The Athletic players are impressed with of managers of four clubs, composing the He is a good man in his class and is likely^ country. As concrete can only be worked the good work of the young outfielder, Tri-County League, an independent base to develop still further. The Baltimor in a certain temperature it is probable that Moran. His work has been clean-cut and ball venture, the following officers were Union League Club claims to have sig by fall all of the structural portions of the well executed. He will surely remain with elected: President, W. Howard, secretary, first baseman Hwiser, who was reported^ work will be completed, so that there will the club. James Scott"; treasurer, W. H. Morion- The have been captured by Mr. Irwin, but be no delay in the opening of the new park Harry McOormick, the outfielder. reported clubs and managers in the league are Bry prai>aB$« that the matter •&¥& be adjj when the season starts in the spring of 19O9. to Manager Murray en Friday. He appears ant, S. Eddteman; Salexa, Jim Scott^Hurri- amicably through fae mediation of to tile permit filed wftt the Bu pretty stoat. He will start at once to f«t cane, 807 A. Pettus; Belfast, Y, d«at SRORTIIVG APRIL u, 1908

in and pitched nine full innings of base party moved from Hot Springs to Little was captain of base ball and football teams ball to them, using a fast ball, an over Rock, where the first team-play of the season and starred in the hurdles. During the win hand curve and a change of pace and work was possible, an excellent field being pro ter months he plays basket ball in his home ing for control on all three. Jennings was vided. The team was complete for the first town. greatly chagrined over Willett©s poor show time with every man under reserve on hand President Comiskey contributed $500 for ing of last year, on account of the high es and ready for duty, Monday, March 30. a box at the April 9 benefit game in St. HOW THE TEAM SHAPED UP teem in which he held the twirler, due to No accidents have marred the trip as yet,- Louis for his old employer, Chris Von der his real pitching ability. He promised and the team is now on its way north Ahe. Eddie short shrift this season if he showed ward, playing regularly as the weather per IN THE SOUTH, any signs of inattention or carelessness and mits. A few dates are being filled by the Pitcher Frank Smith has decided that he the big fellow has been going finely as a second team under the management of does not care to retire from base ball just result. Charlie Schmidt. Summers, Donovan, Mul yet, and has returned to the White Sox lin, Siever, Willett and Malloy have borne team. Summers Looks Like a Pitching MALLOY AND WARHOP. the burden of the pitching up to date. Kil Bill Coug-hlin, captain of Detroit, has re Big Herman Malloy, who was Malachi lian has had a touch of rheumatism and has covered and is out for practice again. Bill Kittredge©s star at Dayton last year, is been playing some first base for the second is one of the most faithful workers in th« Find The Work of the Catchers showing more than any of the remaining team, though he is now in pitching con game. colts. Speed is where this big boy lives dition. Manager Lajoie has issued an order pro and Otitfielders Also Shows Im and his tremendous strike-out record in the MTNTYRE ON AGAIN. hibiting race track gambling among the Central last year shows that his apparent Some interest attaches to the selection of Cleveland players during the championship form is a suggestion of what may be ex season. provement A General Review* pected all year. The chances seem excel a and the assignment of Mc- lent that Malloy will stick for a good, Intyre to his old position, in spite of the Pitcher Eastley, who refused to consent to thorough try-out. Probably the smallest excellent and consistent work of Davy his transfer by Washington to San Fran BY PAUL H. BRUSKE. twirler in big league base ball is little Jack Jones, shows that Hughey has confidence in cisco, has at last signed with the last- Detroit, Mich., April 6. Editor "Sport Warhop, who has been for two years the Matty to do the work, though his ankle is named club. ing Life." Has Detroit found a fifth pitch large noise of the Wisconsin-Illinois League. still a bit weak. He will probably lead off ©© Jiggs/© Donahue says that this is his er? Is it possible that, after the futile ef Jack weighs about 148 pounds and is train for the Tigers at the bat this year, the pre last year with the White Sox. The "Jig forts of six long years in ing down a bit. It seems impossible for so vailing training camp batting order being gers© 1 would like to become an American as follows: Mclntyre, left field; Schaefer, Association magnate. which the merits of no less little a fellow to make good in the company second base; Crawford, centre field: Cobb, than 48 minor league box- he is in and perhaps he won©t, yet he is the From Detroit comes a story to the effect greatest piece of miniature pitching machin right field; Rossman, first base; Coughlin, men were vainly investi third base: Schmidt, Payne or Thomas, that there are now two factions in the Cleve gated, the club has happened ery it has ever been my pleasure to see. land team, one led by Lajoie, the other by at last on a live one ? Sure Speed ? That is where he lives and his arm catcher; O©Leary, short stop; Donovan, Mul Joss. Doubtful, very. is fine steel. He started bending things lin, Killian, Siever, Summers or one of the ly any one who would have others, pitcher. Arthur Brown, the young first baseman, the courage to predict that around on his third workout with the team hasn©t shown anything on old , such is the case needs to and had even the veteran batsmen of the who may continue to hold down that as be a brave man, in view of team pulling away from the plate and act AMERICAN LEAGUE NOTES. signment with the Browns. the past performance dope, ing scared. An underhand curve ball is Cleveland has trouble with her catchers yet Eddie Summers looks HIS MAIN RELIANCE Ty Cobb, of the Detroits, is laid up with mighty good, not only to the a bad cold. again. Bemis and Davidson are both hurt writer and the other news- and he can make that curve lie down and and ©©Nig" Clarke is the only man who is Paul H. Bruska paper men who have been roll over or stand up on its hind legs and "Silk" O©Loughlin©s umpiring made a really in condition for duty. following the team, but also bark. He has all the other stuff, too, in hit in Cincinnati. Charley Hickman, owing to an accident to his comrades on the Detroit Club as well. cluding the spit ball, and wasn©t on the Short stop George McBride is making a to Bemis, caught for Cleveland against New If Summers makes good the promise he field with Summers twice before he was hit with the Washington team. Orleans on the 31st ult. his first offense is showing now, and there is no unexpected delivering an excellent imitation of the in that way in eleven years. collapse on the part of Donovan, Mullin, famed knuckle-ball. As a fielder, little Jack Catcher Bemis, of Cleveland, will be laid The men of war, of letters and of state Killian and Siever the old quartet the is chain-lightning. He©s got a right good up for some time with a broken finger. craft are recalled by given names in tho chances of the Tigers should be bettered head, too. If he weighed 40 pounds or so The Detroit Club has settled its differ Cleveland roster Napoleon Lajoie, Homer fully 20 per cent, in the pennant race more we would be proclaiming him the ences with the labor unions of that city and Davidson and Gladstone Graney. of 1908. It©s a terrific handicap to send a team into a race like that annually developed With his salary, pitcher Willett, of De by the American League, with" but four win troit, last year drew down $100 less than ning pitchers, for when one of these suf $4,000 for pitching five games. This fers a lapse in form it means that the others averaged him nearly $800 per game. are going to be overworked right along or 1908 Schedule Larry McLean, the Cincinnati catcher, else that the club is destined to lose a few predicts big things for McHale, of the Bos games while he is pitching himself back Season Opens May 20 ; Closes September 12 ton Americans. They played together on the Portland, Ore., team three years ago. into condition again. HAMILTON AT HOME LONDON AT HOME HOPES ON SUMMERS. With Niagara Falls ...... May 22. 23 With Guelph ...... May 22, Charley Comiskey says that the White With Goelph ...... May 25. 25. 26, 27 With Niagara Falls ...... May 25, 25, 26, Sox cleared $7000 on their trip to the coast Touted as the best or the half-dozen colt With London ...... June 1, 2. 3 With Guelph ...... June 4, 5 this spring. The Sox picked up $3000 in twirlers whom the club is trying out this With Niagara Falls ...... June 4, 5, 6 With Hamilton ...... June 8, 9, one day with the two teams playing. spring, Summers was from the start, the With Guelph ...... June 15, IS, 17 With Niagara Falla ...... June 11, 12, With London ...... June 18, 19, 20 With Hamilton ...... June 25, 26, Hal Chase is running bases at a great most interesting object around the train With Niagara Falls ...... June 24, 29. 30 With Niagara Falls ...... July 6, 7 rate in the preliminary games, but that ing camp, in tie eyes of those who knew With Niagara Falls ...... July 1, 1 With Guelph ...... July 9, 10, won©t be so easy when the arms of the the real need of the club. Personally he With Guerph ...... July 2, 3, 4 With Hamilton ...... July 20, 21. Sullivans and the Clarks and the Crigers makes an excellent first impression, being With Niagara Falls ...... July 9, 10. 11 With Guelph ...... July 23, 24, quiet without "crabbing" and entering into With London ...... July 16, 17, 18 With Niagara Falls ...... July 27, 28, are tuned up. With Niagara Falls ...... July 23, 24, 25 With Hamilton ...... August 10, 11, Norman Elberfeld is continually pestered a conversation when invited, with zest, good With Guelph ...... July 27, 28, 29 With Guelph ...... August 13, 14, English and sense. He strips tall, big- With London ...... August C. 7. 7, 8 With Niagara Falls ...... August 17, 18. by a bad leg. Pie has seen little practice boned and rather slender. In his uniform With Niagara Falls ...... August 13. 14. 15 With Guelph ...... August 27, 28, with the Highlanders in the South, and Ball, he looks to weigh considerably more than With Guelph ...... August 17. 18. 19 With Niagara Falls ...... August who is a fast young fellow, has proved a the 170 pounds that the scales show, but With London ...... August 24, 25, 26 With Niagara Falls ...... September 1 worthy substitute. With Niagara Falls ...... August 27. 28. 29 With Guelph ...... September 7, 7. 8 he is big enough and his tremendous length With Guelph ...... August 31 With Hamilton ...... September 10, 11, The Detroit infield will start the race of arm gives him an advantage not pos With Guelph ...... September 1, 2 unchanged. Rossman got a bad start last sessed by many bigger pitchers. The de With Niagara Falls ...... September 7, 7, 8, 9 year, and Schaefer was on the sick list most velopment of the former American Associa of the season. Both of them are fit and tion star has been GUELPH AT HOME NIAGARA FALLS AT HOME ready this season. FOSTERED BY JENNINGS With London ...... May 20, 21 With Hamilton ...... May 20, 21 The Cleveland Club tried to buy pitcher With Hamilton ...... May 28, 29, 30 With Guelph ...... May 24 Ryan from New Orleans after he beat tlitem as that of a plant in a forcing-house. With Niagara Falls ...... June 1, 2, 3 With London ...... May 28, 29, 3U, 30 With Hamilton ...... June 11, 12, 13 With Hamilton ...... May 31 3 to 1, on April 5, but Manager Frank in Hughey was anxious to have Summers ready With Niagara Falls ...... June 18, 19, 20 With Guelph ...... June 7, 8, 9, 10 formed Lajoie that Comiskey and Mack had with the first. He took him to Hot Springs With London ...... June 22, 23, 24 With London ...... June 14, 15, 10, 17 first call on Ryan. three weeks ahead of the other colts and With London ...... June 29, 30 With Hamilton ...... June 21, 22, 23, 24 gave him the advantage of his own careful With London ...... i...... July 1, 1 With Guelph ...... June 25, 26, 27. 28 Hughey Jennings© new war cry is said ta attention. As a result, Summers was throw With Hamilton ...... July 6. 7, 8 With London ...... July 2, 3, 4. 4 be a choice blend between the last mutter- With Hamilton ...... July 13. 14, 15 With Guelph ...... July 5 ings of a slowing-up locomotive and the yell ing- curves back in the last week of March With Niagara FaDs ...... July 16, 17, 18 With London ...... July 12, 13, 14, 15 and was mixing them up with a variety With London ...... July 30, 31 WiUi Guelph ...... July 19, 20, 21, 22 of Geronimo after scalps. That ought to eldom seen before May. As soon as the With London ...... August 1 With Hamilton ...... July 26 supplant "Ee-Yah." practice games started, Hughey Jennings With Hamilton ...... August 3,4.5 With Hamilton ...... July 30, 31 Pitcher Harris, of the Bostons, left the With Niagara Falls ...... August 6, 7, 7,8 With Hamilton i ...... August 1 pushed Summers to the fore again and he With Hamilton ...... August 20, 21, 22 With London ...... August 2.3,4,5 team at Indianapolis, April 2, and went nas done more of this than any other twirler With Niagara Falls ...... August 24, 25, 26 With Guelph ...... August 9, 10, 11, 12 home with a bad case of grip, which has on the staff. Though he has not yet cut With London ...... September 3. 4, 5 With Hamilton ...... August 16 reduced him to 190 pounds and permits loose in a game and is still working strictly Witi Niagara Falls ...... September 10, 11, 12 With London ...... August 20, 21, 22, 23 neither eating nor sleeping. under orders from the catcher to put every With Guelph ...... August 30 ball over the heart of the plate, he has done With Hamilton ...... September 3, 4, 5, 6 Being no longer a Highlander, Ira this so easily as to demonstrate that his Thomas opines that Griffith©s team is as control is as good as that of a veteran and, weak in pitching as it ever was. He even when under a pull, none of the South doesn©t say whether his departure has ern League teams have done any batting likeliest ever. Perhaps he will be there the fans will all be united in rooting for the strengthened them in catchmg. off his shoots. Speed, curves and change at that. We understood that a man who team. Eight American League players claim Cin of pace make np the standard article which can achieve a minor league record like little cinnati as their native town, namely: Jesse Joe Birmingham shows steady improve Tannehill, Mike Kahoe, Jack Thoney, Summers offers the batsmen. The Jack©s must be some pitcher and he is ment day by day as a catcher. just that. Mike Finn is crazy to get the Charlie Armbruster, .Norman Elberfeld, MUCH-TOUTED "KNUCKLE-BALL" watch charm for his Little Bock Club this Pitcher Ezra Morgan, of Boston, has had pitcher Bartley, Nick Altrock and Lee Taa- is only a sideline, though its novelty has year. If he does, the Southern League will an increase in his family. It©s a girl. nehill. made it the most-dwelt-on feature of Sum have a sensation or I miss my guess. Suggs, Manager Jennings, of the champion De The Boston Club has sent out an invita mers© work. By the way, the Tiger kid the Southern League star whom Detroit troits, on April 2 celebrated his 37th birth tion card to its opening championship game throws the new contrivance in a manner purchased last year, has been ill for several day. at home, Tuesday, April 14, which is a re which would better qualify it for the name weeks of the winter and is so light that he Bill Dineen is suffering with a lame knee plica of the beautifully engraved and illus of "finger-tip" or "finger-nail" ball. He has shown but little up to date. Bumpus received while training at French Lick trated card which made a sensation last clutches it away from the palm of his hands Jones has a lame arm. Sterzer, the south Springs. spring. his finger nails gripping it at the seams. paw, looks light and would hardly have a The ball comas up some©thing like a spitter, chance to break in anyhow. But in Sum Jimmy McAleer has three men, Tom Jones, According to Jennings, the Tigers© train though with less speed. It actually "shim mers, Willett, Malloy and possibly Warhop, Brown and Criss, who can play first base in ing trip has not been satisfactory. The mers" before taking the finishing dive and the Tigers have undoubtedly the most prom a pinch. team has been forced to vacate several the catchers have honored the new pitcher ising array of new talent taken south in Infielder Welday, of the White Sox, re diamonds for other major league clubs by a special signal for it, Schmidt, Payne some time. The belief strengthens daily fuses to consent to his transfer to Min which had prior claims at Hot Springs and and Thomas taking no chances on being that one of two of them will surely make neapolis. ,elsewhere. caught unawares with the freaky break of good. Connie Mack nurses Jimmie Collins as Apropos to Cobb©s signing with Detroit the ball. It really is a remarkable sort IRA THOMAS, if the pennant depended on his staying in Manager McGuire, of Boston, says: "Offer of delivery and all the Hot Springs crowd the former New York catcher, has made condition. ing Cobb an bonus if he bats over .300 and agreed that the uncanny control which Sum himself at home on the club without a bit fields over .900 will have a decidedly bad mers showed over it boded ill for the Ameri of trouble. He has been taking his regular The Cleveland Club has turned first base- effect on his work, and I©ll miss my guess can League batsmen this year. Bobby turn with the other catchers and has been man Daubert over to Bill Bernhardt©s Nash very much if he proves the star in 1903 Lowe, the -Grand Rapids manager had been throwing and batting excellently. Jennings ville Club. that he was in 1907." heard speaking incredulously about the new has been giving him regular practice on Pitcher George Winter joined the Bos Umpire is out with a method of delivery. Charlie Schmidt im handling high fouls, a respect in which he tons on the 31st at Cincinnati, looking boost for . "He©s still one mediately grabbed his old teammate, pre was weak with New York and he has strong and fit. of the game©s greatest twirlers, and I can©t sented him with a mitt and told him to shown visible improvement. Cockhill looks Outfielder Bell has been loaned by the New s«e where the St. Louis Browns made a look a few of them over. Summers threw like an excellent ball player, but hasn©t York Club to the Newark Club, of the mistake in taking him off the Athletics© five or six of the finger-tip balls and Lowe been given a chance at first base on the Eastern League. hands. He gave Connie Mack two pen failed to catch a single one, being hit on regulars, Claude Rossman©s work on the nants, and may turn the trick for Mo- the back of the hand with one and missing spring trip being above reproach. Wade Manager Jenningg has issued an order Aleer,©© states the umpire. one other completely, though it lodged in Killifer, farmed to the Tri-State League that any Detroit player caught smoking in uniform shall be fined. Frank Lange, another of the White Sox the pit of his stomach. "I©d heard of the last year, is shortstopping for the second pitching recruits, reported to President Com blamed thing, but I©d never believe it," team and is believed to have a fair chance Southpaw pitcher Graney©s retention by iskey at Chicago, April 2, and was relayed quoth Lowe as he pulled off the mitt and of getting the Tiger infield utility job from Cleveland depends upon his ability to acquire by the "Old Roman" to Omaha, to join the started wonderingly away. Jerry Downs, though Jerry shows no sign better control in short order. No. 2 squad of players under sub-manager WILLE.TTS ALSO GOOD. of decadence. Drake, a young outfielder Ty Cobb announces that he and pitcher John Andersen. Lange pitched for the Wau- from the O. & P. League, shapes up like a Donovan will in partnership open a billiard sau Club, of the Wisconsin League, last But Summers is not the only pitcher at real ball player. He is a right-handed hit room in Detroit next winter. season and was purchased by Comiskey last the training camp who seems to have big ter and a nice, big, well-put-up fellow, 23 fall. league ability. Big Eddie Willetts, who was years old and the son of an outfieldsr who says that Lajoie does not so sad a disappointment last year though used to play on Anson©s Cbjcagos many hold his bat the same as in years gone by Ed. Killian, the phonetic expert of the ^e started with everything that should have years ago. He can throw like a shot and when he was champion slugger. Detroits, has discovered that Hughey Jen lade him famous, is on earth again and covers plenty of ground. But what chance Jake Stahl is showing consistent hitting nings© war cry was "swee-yahl" not "wee- kis time with a grim determination to make. yah.1" as supposed. Jennings says this is has any ontfielder to break in on that De form. Stahl can hit the ball when he has correct, the yell being shortened from He was at Little Rock some days troit .qoartot of Cobb, Crawford, Melntyre no managerial duties to worry him. "that©s the way, ah," If that explanation the Tigers arrived and worked out and Davy Jones? ___ Detroit©s young first baaeman, George is right it is evident thai Hnghey didn©t kthe Boston Club twice. Then, as soon ON THE MOVE. Kockin, ia a. veil educated college aradsate here much occasion to IBM his war cat n»t*a struck tiae field, be started , Ktfcb 26, the Detroit and -ran Id* athletic spurs a* BaekMO. Be «KaiB«t th» Oak* last f*Du ^ APRIL ii, 1908 SRORTIIVG

a store window on the main street. The sence from the team for any length of time why there should be any fuss about it. |*weather put a damper on the scene as did would be badly felt. In order to make a case there must be a comphainant and who would have any object THE ILLNESS OF M©GINNITY. SECRETARY KNOWLES TO complain other than the New York Club ? The condition of the famous Iron Man has been preparing for the real season at Since all is well with us, how can there be has been a source of worry to Manager Mc home and has started for Toledo to meet a case against Donlin?" RESULTS OF SOUTHERN TRAIN Graw for some time. He has malaria and the team and accompany them home. The lie is also suffering from the result of a genial secretary is in tip-top shape for a AROUND THE BASES. Doc Newton seems to have the call for ING SEASON* the regular southpaw job with the Yankees. Jack Neuer must overcome his wildness. Ban Johnson©s announcement that he never had an intention of transferring the Both Local Teams Appear To Be American League offices from Chicago to 1908 Ohio-Pa. League Schedule New York has caused a severe decline in Stronger in Line-tip and Better Seas&ir Opens April 30 ; Closes September 30 , the market price of bonds. Herzog continues to shine as a member GIRARD AT HOME MCKEESPORT AT HOME of McGraw©s No. 2 club. His with in Condition Than a Year Ago With Sharon ...... May 3. 4, 5 With East Liverpool * ...... April 30, May 1, 2 the bases filled saved his team from a defeat With Youngstown ...... May 10, 11, 12 With Aliroa ...... May 14, 15, 16 at Fort Worth. With New Castle ...... May 17, 18, 19 With Canton ...... May 18, 19, 20 Luther Taylor enlivened the Texas games at This Period* With East Liverpool ...... May 21, 22, 23 With Sharon ...... May 21, 22, 23 With Akroh ...... May 24, 25 With New Castle ...... May 25, 26, 27 by his usual .antics on the coaching lines. With New Castle ...... May 31, June 1 With East Liverpool ...... May 30, 30 Asked the usual question whether there With East Liverpool ...... June 7 With Youngstown ...... June 5, 6, 8 is anything new, Fred Knowles varied the BY WM. F. H. KOELSCH. With McKeesport ...... June 12, 13, 14 With Girard ...... June 9, 10, 11 monotony thus: "A pair of shoes I just _New York, April- 6. Editor "Sporting With Canton ...... June 15, 1G, 17 With Canton ...... June 22, 23 bought is the only thing new I know of Life.©© The homeward-bound pennant has With Youngatown ...... June 18, 19 With Akron ...... June 25, 26 around here.© With Sharon ...... June 20 21 With East Liverpool ...... June 27 been broken out on the two local base ball With Akron ...... June 30, July 1 With Girard ...... July 11, 13, 14 Jack Kleinow is said to have been one ______ships by skippers McGraw With Canton ...... July 2, 3, 4, 4 With Sharon ...... July 15, 16 of the hardest workers on the trip and the ^- and Griffith. Before the With East Liverpool ...... July 5, 6 With New Castle ...... July 17, 18 auburn-haired backstop is anxious -to make week is out, weather per- With McKeesport ...... July 8, 9 With Youngstown ...... ©..-.>-....-. July 20, 21 good Griffith©s prediction that he will come litting, local fans will have With McKeesport ...... July 12 With Akron ...... July 27, 28, 29 With Akron ...... July 19 With Canton ...... July 30, 31, August 1 near being the best backstop on the cir a chance to see their pets With Youngstown ...... July 26, 27, 28 With New Castle ...... August 14, 15 cuit this year. in action. On Saturday, With Sharon ...... July 29, 30 With Girard ...... ,...... -.. August 17, 18 John Ganzell expresses the opinion that Yale plays on the Polo With New Castle ...... July 31, August 1, 2 With Sharon ...... August 19, 20 Griffith got the best of the deals with St. grounds, while the Yankees With -East Liverpool ...... August 5, 6 With Youngstown ...... August 21, 22 Louis and that the Yankees look better to tackle the Jersey City Club With Akron ...... August 7, 8, 9 With East Liverpool ...... September 2,3 With McKeesport ...... August 10, 11 With Sharon ...... September 4, 5 him than any team Griffith has had since on the Jerseymen©s diamond With East Liverpool ...... August 1C With East Liverpool ...... September 7, 7 he came to New York. across the Hudson River. With McKeesport ...... August 23, 24 With Sharon ...... September 8 "If We beat New York put we will win The first game of the season With East Liverpool ...... August 26 With Youngstown ...... September 10, 11, 12 the pennant," -said Ty Cobb, in Atlanta; was played on the Polo With Akron ...... August 30, 31 With New Castle ...... September 14, 15, 16 to which a fan replied: "The team which With Canton ...... September 2,3, 4 With Akron ...... September 17, 18 finishes behind the Yankees will be second." grounds on Saturday, when With Youngstown ...... September 5, 6 With Canton ...... September 25, 26 W. F. H. Koelsch Ford-ham downed Yale, 4 to Witli Sharon ...... September 13, 14. 15 With Girard ...... September 29, 30 McGraw took away Holmes, the Waco 1, before a small crowd of With New Castle ...... September 19, 20 southpaw, and Bartliff, a Dallas outfielder, shivering enthusiasts. The weather man before leaving Texas and will bring them, has been behaving badly of late and has SHARON AT HOME EAST LIVERPOOL AT HOME home. March and April reversed. It is perhaps With Girard ...... April 30, May 1, 2 With McKeesport ...... May 4, 5, 6 There is small prospect of Branch Bickey fortunate that the cold spell came last week With New Castle ...... May 14, 15, 16 With Canton ...... May 14, 15, 16 being with the Yankees this year, as he is as the force of the March winds blowing With Youngstown ...... May 18, 19, 20 With Akron ...... May 18, 19, 20 still© in Hot Springs under medical treat into early April will have spent their force With Girard ...... May 30, P. M. With Sharon ...... May 25, 26, 27 ment. With Akron ...... June 4, 5, 6 With New Castls ...... May 28, 29 by the time comes. In the With Canton ...... June 8. 9, 10, 11 With Canton ...... June 1 meantime the Giants and Yankees have With East Liverpool ...... June 12, 13 With Youngstown ...... June 2, 3, 4 started on their homeward journeys, by With McKeesport ...... June 15, 16. 17 With Girard ...... June 5, 6, 8 EXHIBITION GAMES. easy stages and in sections. Financially, With New Castle ...... June 19 With Akron ...... June 23, 24 /it is said, neither team has fared as well With New Castle ...... June 23 With Canton ...... June 25, 26 APRL 1. as in former spring engagements while train With Girard ...... June 27, 29 With McKeesport ...... June 29 At Dallas Dallas 2, New York N. L. «. With Canton ...... June 30. July 1 With McKeesport ...... July 4, 4 At Atlanta New York A. L. 5, Colts 2. ing. The Giants especially have encountered With Akron ...... July 2. 3 With Sharon ...... July 13, 13, 14 At Montgomery Montgomery 5, Brooklyn 4. very bad weather during their long sojourn With McKeesport ...... July 6, 7 With Girard ...... July 15, 16 At Columbia Columbia 6, Boston N. L. 7. in far-away Texas. With East Liverpool ...... July 9, 10, 11 With Youngstown ...... July 17, 18 At Birmingham Birmingham 3, Chicago N. L. 6. With Youngstown ...... July 22, 23 With New Castle .....; ...... July 21 At New Orleans New Orleans 1, Cleveland 12. YANKEES BEADY FOR ACTION". With New Castle ...... July 27, 28 With McKeesport ...... July 22, 23 At Trenton Trenton 9, Steulwnyille 4. With Youngstown ...... July 31, August 1 With Canton ...... July 27, 28, 29 At Hot Springs Pittsburg 3, Colts 6. © The final game in Atlanta resulted in a With Girard ...... August 3. 4 VWth Akron ...... July 30, 31, August 1 At little Bock Little Rock 4t Detroit 9. closely-contested battle In which the Yankees With McKeesport ...... August 5, 6 With Girard ...... August 14, 15 came out victors by the narrow margin of With Canton ...... August 7, 8 With New Castle ...... July 17, 18 APRIL 2. 6 to 5. In the series with the Southern With East Liverpool ...... August 10, 11 With Youngstown ...... August 19, 20 At Philadelphia Athletics 9, Pennsylvania U. 3. League champions the Yankees lost twice With Akron ...... August 12, 13 With Sharon ...... August 21, 21, 22 At Richmond Richmond 0, Toronto 1. With Canton ...... August 24, 25 With Girard ...... August 27, 28, 29 At Montgomery Montgomery 0, Brooklyn 4. and have had some hustling to do in order With Akron ...... August 26, 27, 28 With New Castle ...... Septembers, 9. 10, 11, 12 At Atlanta. Atlanta 4, New York A. L. 5. to keep ahead of Atlanta. It has been good With McKeesport ...... August 29 With Akron ...... September 14, 15 At Columbia Buffalo E. L. 5; Boston N. L. 5. husky work for Griffith©s men, who should With East Liverpool .... August 31, September 1 With Canton ...... September 19 At Birmingham Birmingham 5, Chicago N. L. 5. show some benefit by reason of their early With Girard ...... September 7, A. M. With McKeesport ...... September 24, 24 At New Orleans New Orleans 0, Ctoreland T. experience gained in games agoinst a strong With Girard ...... September 12 With Sharon ...... ?...... September 26 At Sioux City Sioux Qtty o, Chicago CoU» U. With East Liverpool ...... September 16 With Youngstown ...... September 28, 28, 29 At Trenton Trenton 5, Steubenville 4. 1 minor league team. Cubs and Yankees With New Castle ...... ^... September 17. 18 At Baltimore Baltimore 18, Hampden 0. mingled in Atlanta last week and Griffith©s With Youngstown ...... September 21, 21, 22 At WichiU Wichita 0, Washington 6. men witnessed the defeat of the World©s With New Castle ...... -September 23 At Galveston Gilveston 1, Minneapolis 13. Champions at the hands of the Southern With McKeeaport ...... September 28, 28 At Kansas City Kansas City 6, Topeta 8. League champions. Chance©s men, with al most their full strength on the field, barely NEW CASTLE AT HOME CANTON AT HOME APRIL 3. W7ith Youngstown ...... May 1, 2 With Akron ...... April 30, May©3, 4 At Ft. Worth Ft. Worth 3, New York N. L. Colts 3, escaped a shut-out. The Atlanta bunch is With Youngstown ...... May 6 With East Liverpool ...:...... May 7, 8, 9 At Dallas Dallas 0, New York N. U 7. by no means easy picking for anybody. The With Girard ...... May 7, 8. 9 With McKeesport ...... May 10, 11, 12 At Atlanta Atlanta L New York A. L. 3. Atlanta fans of course made comparisons With Sharon ...... May 11, 12, 13 With East Liverpool ...... May 17 At Montgomery Montgomery 7, Brooklyn 9. between the Yankees and the Cubs and With Sharon ...... May 30, A. M. With New Castle ...... May 21, 22, 23 At Dayton Dayton 1, Chicago A. L. 4,fc should the two teams meet in the big series With McKeesport ...... June 2, 3, 4 With Youngstown ...... May 24, 25, 26 At Omaha Omaha 2, Chicago A. L. Colts 6. With Canton ...... June 5, 6 With Girard ...... May 28, 29 At Birmingham Birmingham 2, Chicago N. L. 3. this ¥all and the Westerners down the men With Akron ...... 1...... June 11, 12, 13 With Akroii ...... May 30. P.M. At Danville, Va, Danville 1, Boston N. L. 7. from the hilltop, the Atlanta fans will be With East Liverpool ...... June 15, 16, 17 With Sharon ...... May 31, June 2, 3 At Memphis Memphis 0, - Detroit 1 (18 innings). bankrupt. There was quite a With Sharon ...... June 18 With Girard ...... June 4 At Springfield, Hi Springfield 8, Washington J (1» With East. Liverpool ...... June 19 innings). GALAXY OF BASE BALL LIGHTS With Youngstown ...... June 20, 22 With Sharon ...... June 24 With McKeesport ...... June 20, 21 APRIL 4. on Ponce de Leon diamond when the Cubs With Girard ...... June 25, 26 With Akron ...... June 28 With East Liverpool ...... June 30, July 1 With New Castle ...... July 7 At Birmingham Birmingham 5, Brooklyn 4. and Yankees were working out. The players With McKeesport ...... July 2, 3 With Youngstown ...... July 12, 14 At Atlanta Atlanta 5, New York A. L. 8. mixed freely, Overall and Brown pitching With Youngstown ...... July 4, A.M. With New Castle ...... July 15, 16 At Norfolk Norfolk 1, Toronto 12. . to those Yankees that eared to bat and the With Akron ...... July G, With Sharon ...... 1...... July 17, 18 At Portsmouth©-©Portsmoutli 3, Altoona 1ft, players of both teams developed a very With Canton ...... July 9, 10, 11 With East Liverpool June 14, 19 At Roanoke Roanoke 9, Virginia Poly C. friendly attitude toward each other, al With Girard ...... July 22, 23 With Girard ...... July 20 At LyachBurg Lynchburg 0, Boston N. I.. S. With Sharon ...... July 24. 25 With McKeesport ...... July 24, 25, 26 At Memphis Memphis 1, Chicago N. L. 9. though some of them met for the fo^B time. With Youngstown ...... July 29, 30 With Akron ...... August 2 At New Orleans New Orleans 2, Clerveiand 9. Many of the Cubs expressed the belief that With Youngstown ...... August 4 With East Liverpool ...... August 4 At Banville Danville 3, Buffalo 6. the big series this fall will be between the With Canton ...... August S, 6 With Youngstown .., ...... August 9 At Jersey City Jersey City 1, Seton Hall 0. forces of Chance and Griffith a battle Witli East Liverpool ...... August 7, 8 With Girard ...... August 12, 13 At Wilmingtoh Wflmington 4, Newark E. L. 9. royal as it were between the largest and With Akron ...... August 10, 11 With Sharon ...... August 14. 15, 16 At Omaha Omaha 10, Chicago A. L. Colts 5. With McKeesport ...... August 12, 13 With Youngstown ...... August 17, 18 At Cincinnati Cincinnati 1, Chicago A. L. 0. second city in size in Uncle Sam©s domain. With Akron ...... August 24, 25 With Girard ...... August 19, 20 At Toledo Toledo 0, Boston A. L. 1. Manager Chance created no little widespread With McKeesport ...... August 26, 27, 28 With New Castle ... . August 21. 22, 23, 3.0 At Indianapolis Ind©p©s 4, Boston A !<. Colts 2- comment when he expressed the ouinion that With Canton ...... August 30, 31, September 1 With Akron ...;.... September 6, 7, A. M. At St. Louis St. Lends A. L. 3, St Loots N. I*. 01 Griffith has the strongest team that has With East Liverpool ...... September 5 With Sharon ...... September 9, 10 At Louisville Louisville 2, Detroit 5. ever been in New York and expects to see With Youngstown ...... ;.. September 1-, A. M. With Girard September 11 At Kansas City Kansas City 7, Washington 5. With Girard ...... September 7, P. M. With Akron ...... September 13 At Springfield, 111. Springf©d 0, Washington Colts 1* them win. A meeting of Cabs and Yankees With East Liverpool ...... September 21, 22 With Youngstown ...... September 14, 15 At Champaign Illinois U. 0, Boston A. L. Colts 4. next October would doubtless suit the taste With Sharou ...... September 24, 25 With Girard ...... September 16 APRIL 5. of both teams, but in the meantime there With Girard ...... September 26, 2t With East Liverpool ...... September 17, 18 are six months of good hard work ahead With McKeesport :...... September 20, 23 At McAlester New York N. L. 3, N. Y. Colts L With At New Orleans New Orleans 3, Cleveland 1. and incidentally a pennant for each of the Akron .-...... ;.... September 27 At Mobile Mobile 4, Cleveland Colls 3 (12 Ins). willing clubs to win before such a meeting At Memphis Memphis 0, Chicago N. L. 4. can be arranged for. YOUNGSTOWN AT HOME AKRON AT HOME At Omaha. Omaha 2, Chicago. A. L. Colts 4. With New Castle ...... April 30 With Canton ...... May 1, 2,5 At Cincinnati Cincinnati vs. Chicago A. iu, rala. GLADE TO PITCH OPENING GAME With New Castle ...... May 4, 5 With McKeesport ...... May 7, 8, 9 At Newark Newark E. L. 1, Athletics I (10 ins). Fred Glade had his first try-out for an With Sharon ...... May 7, 8, 9 With East Liverpool ...... May 11, 12, l« At St. Louis St. iKjuis N, Ix. 4, St. Louis A. L. 3. With Girard ...... May 14, 15, 16 With Youngstown ...... May 21, 22, 23 entire game the other day against the strong With McKeesport . .^...... May 28, 29 With Girard ...... May 27 Atlanta Club. Moriarity played second base, With Girard ...... May 30, A. M. With Sharon ...... May 28, 29 COLLEGE GAMES. Ball was at short and Griffith played at third With New Castle ...... May 30, P. M. With Canton ...... May 30, A. M. base. These temporary changes in the line With McKeesport ...... June 1 With Sharon ...... June 1 up did not prevent the former St. Louis With East Liverpool ...... June 9, 10, 11 With Girard ...... June 2, 3 APRIL 2. With Canton ...... June 12, 13 With New Castle ...... June 8, 9, 10 At Philada. Pennsylvania 3, Athletics A. I* 9. twirler from making a strong showing With Akron ...... June 15, 16, 17 With McKeesport ...... June 18, 19 At Washington Georgetown 9, Amherst 0. against the Southern League champions who With Girard ...... June 23, 24 With East Liverpool ...... June 20, 22 At New York Fordham 7, St. Johns 2. made but four hits off his delivery. Glade©s With Sharon ...... June 25, 26 With Canton ...... June 27 At Charlottesvillo Virginia 2, Cornell 4. work was so good from start to finish that With New Castle ...... _...... June 27, 28 With Sharon ...... July 4, 4 At Durhapi TMnlty 4, Colgate 3. Manager Griffith announced that he would With McKeesport ...... June 30, July 1 With New Castle ...... July 13, 14 At Orange Seton Hall 6, Bowdoin 2. With East Liverpool ...... July 2, 3 With Youngstown ...... _... July 15, 16 At Mercersburg Mercersburg 12, W. Maryland 0. have the honor of pitching the opening game With New Castle ...... July 4, P. M. With Girard ...... July 17, 18 at American League Park against the Ath With Canton ...... July 6, 7, 8 With Sharon ...... July 20, 21 APRIL 3. letics. With Akron ...... July 9, 10, 11 With Canton ...... July 22, 23 At New York New York U. 6, Bowdoin 5. With Girard ...... July 24, 25 With East Liverpool ...... July 24, 24, 25 At Carlisle Indians 9. Western Maryland 2. THE ELBERFELD TROUPE With New Castle ...... August 3, 3 With McKeesport ...... August 3, 4 At Charlottesville Virginia. 4. Cornell 2. made an assault on Richmond last Saturday, With Akron ...... August 5, 6 With Youngstown ...... August 14 At South Orange Seton Hall 2, Vermont 1. with Elberfeld and Niles the only regulars With McKeesport ...... August 7, 8 With Sharon ...... August 17, 18 At Wake Forest Wake Forest 11, Colgate 0. With Canton ...... August 10, 11 With New Castle ...... August 19, 20 At Lexington Hampdeu-Sydney 3. Virginia AL I. 8. in the line-up. Doc Newton was the first With East Liverpool ...... August 12, 13 With Girard ...... August 21, 22 baseman and the outfield was made up of With Akron ...... August 15 With New Castle ...... September 2,3,4 APRIL 4. Sweeney, Doyle and Neuer. With East Liverpool ...... August 24, 25 With Canton ...... September 5. 7. A. M. At New York Fordham 4, Yale 1. who made his reputation in the Virginia With Canton ...... August 26, 27, 28 With Girard ...... September 8, 9, 10 At New York Columbia 18, Poly Institute 5. capital, pitched most of the game and the With Akron ...... August 29 With Sharon ...... September 11 At Annapolis Navy 6, Amherst 5. With McKeesport ...... September 1 With Canton ...... September 12 At Mlddletown Wesleyan 9, Springfield 1. Richmond team scored enough runs off his With McKeesport ...... September 9 With Youngstown ...... September 16 At Philadelphia Pennsylvania 8, N. Y. College 0. delivery to win the game, 4 to 2. With Girard ...... September 17, 18 With McKeesport ...... September 19, 21, 22 At Lexington Wash, and Lee 9, Hampden-Sydney L With Sharon ...... September 19, 19 With Youngstown ...... September 24, 25, 26 At Davidson, N. C. A. and M. Col. 4, Davidson 0. GIANTS EN ROUTE. With East Liverpool ...... September 23 With East Liverpool ..©-...... September 30, 30 At Atlanta -Georgia "Tech." 5, dernson 4. The hoodoo rain followed McGraw and his With New Castle ...... September 30 At Iloanoke Roanoke (State) 9, Virginia "Poly" 0. At Greensboro, N. C. Guilford 3, North Carolina 0. men out of Texas and spoiled the proposed At Princeton, N. J. Bowdoin 5, Princetou Z. game at Joe McGinnity©s home in McAles- At Bethlehem, Pa. Vermont -4, Lehigh 1. ter, Okla. The citizens of that enterprising At Emmitsburg, Md. Mt. St. Mary©s 15,. Catholic 2. town had been ©counting the days when the misstep in a game in Dallas. McGinnity hard season©s work. Biding horseback has At Carlisle Dickinson 5, Western Maryland 3. At Carlisle Indians 16, Franklin and Marshall 2. great New York team, of which their es will remain at his home until he recovers been Knowles© principal form of amuse At Jersey City Jersey City E. L. 1, Seton Hall 0. teemed townsman is a member, should ap At Washington Georgetown 4, Cornell 3. pear before the natives. Despite the heavy and reports indicate that the crafty pitch ment and he nas found it a pleasant, as rain which prevented the game, when the er©s condition is so serious that he may not well as an effective, training . stunt. The APRIL 6. team arrived the players were warmly wel be able to jc^n the club until May 1, or reports regarding an effort to force Donlin At Philadelphia Pennsylvania 2, Amherst L comed by the Iron Man©s fellow-townsmen. possibly even May 15. If this is true, it to apply to the National Commission for At Villanova Villauova 8, Vermont G. Flags and bunting decorated the principal will be a handicap to the Giants as McGin permission to play this year, have died out. At Wilniiugton Delaware C. 7, Wilmington 6. Regarding that, Secretary Knowles said: At Greensboro, N. C. North Carolina ©1, Virginia 1. buildings. The cup which was presented nity has generally proven a handy twirler At Lexington Wash & Lee 2, Roanoke V. L. 3. to the old championship Brooklyn team in early in the season. The fans are hoping "Donlin played a few games last year just At Raleigh A. and M. College 2, Dartmouth 4. 1900 and which was presented by th$ play that the reports regarding McGinnity©s con to keep in shape. We made no protest At South Orange Seton Hall 2, New York College L. ers to Joe McGinnity, waa oa exhibition in dition have been exaggerated, as his ab- against his doing so and can see no reason At Petersburg, Va. Sandolph-Macon 0, Richmond L 8 SPORTING APRH: ii, 1908

few of his peculiarities, but he has them nevertheless. In recent years he has done 1908 National League Schedule very little kicking against umpires and very little quarreling with the opposition, but is not averse to taking things out on CHICAGO AT HOME PITTSBURG AT HOME his men when they fail to play according to his well-defined system. The Phillies© ON THE THRESHOLD OF ITS 33d With Cincinnati ...... April 22, 23, 24, 25 With St. Louis ...... April 22, 23, 24, 25 With Pittsburg ...... April 26, 27, 28, 29 With Cincinnati ...... April 30, May 1, 2 manager, Murray, is patterned somewhat With St. Louis .. .April 30, May 1, 2, 3, 4 With Chicago ...... May 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 after Connie Mack. He is of a quiet dis SUCCESSIVE CAMPAIGN* With Pittsburg ...... May 10 With New York ...... May 11, 12, 13, 14 position, has but little to say and a rather With Philadelphia ...... May 11, 12, 13, 14 With Philadelphia .... .May 15. 16, 18, 19 sad face, that is considerably brightened by With Brooklyn ...... May 15, 16, 17, 18 With Brooklyn ...... May 20, 21, 22, 23 victory. Murray, however, always has some With Boston ...... May 20, 21. 22, 23 With Boston ...... May 25, 26, 27. 28 thing to say when he talks, and not only With New York ...... May 24, 25, 26,27 With Cincinnati ...... May 29, 30, 30 The Senior Major League, With an With Pittsburg ....:... .May 31, June 1, 2 With St. Louis ...... June 3 makes himself plainly understood, but re With St. Louis ...... Tune 24 With Cincinnati! M ...... June 22, 23 spected and obeyed. No manager does less With Cincinnati ...... June 25, 26, 27, 28 With Chicago . .^...... July 2, 3, 4, 4 squirming on the bench than Murray. Ideal Circuit and Strengthened With Pittsburg ...... July 5 With Philadelphia ...... July 6, 7, 8, 9 With Brooklyn ...... July 6, 7, 8, 9 With New York ...... July 10, 11, 13, 14 A CHARACTER. . With Philadelphia ....July 10, 11, 12, 13 With Boston ...... July 15, 16, 17, 18 Manager McCloskey, of St. Louis, is one Teams, Will Make Another Battle With New York .... .©.July 15, 16, 17, 18 With Brooklyn ...... -July 20. 21. 22, 23 With Boston ...... July 19, 20,©©21, 22 With Boston ...... August 14. 15, 17 of the peculiar characters of the diamond. With Philadelphia ..... -August 15., 16, 17 With Brooklyn ...... August 19, 20, 22 It has been McCloskey©s lot to manage to Sustain Its Great Prestige* With Boston ...... August 19,20,22 With New York ...... August 24. 25, 26 more teams than any other man in the With Brooklyn ...... August 23, 24, 25 With Philadelphia ...... August 27. 28, 29 game, and he has therefore had a long With New York ...... August 27. 29, 30 With Chicago ...... September 4, 5 series of both successes and failures. Mc BY FRANCIS C. RICHTER. With St. Louis August 31, September 1, 2,3 With St. Louis ...... September 7, 7, 8 Closkey delights in a forcible vocabulary With Pittsburg ...... September 6 With Cincinnati ...... September 9, 10, 12 The grand old National League opens its With Cincinnati ...... September 7,7,8 With St. Louis ..... September 28, 29. 30 and it©s a great treat to listen to the con thirty-third consecutive championship season With St. Louis ...... September 9 versation he holds with himself. He has a on Tuesday, April 14, with splendid outlook With Pittsburg ...... October 4 habit of moving from one end of the bench for a, successful season an to the other when an opposing team starts a closer race than has been to pile up a bunch of runs. Thus it can the case since the beginnin_ be easily seen how McCloskey leads the of the new century. Th league in wearing out trousers. He is past financial success of the sea NEW YORK AT HOME master in the art of digging up and devel oping young players. son appears to be well as With New York ...... April 14, 15, 16, 17 With Brooklyn April 22, 23, 24, 25 sured in advance, as th With Boston ...... April 18, 20, 21 With Philadelphia .....May 1, 2, 4, 5 THE OTHER MANAGERS. National League possesses With Brooklyn ...... May 6, 7, 8, 9 With Boston .....May 6, 7, 8, 9 an ideal circuit, with no With Boston ...... *.. .May 29, 30. 30 With St. Louis ...... June 4, 5, 6, 8 The forte of Manager Donovan, of Brook one small or luke-warm city With Pittsburg ...... June 4, 5, 6. 8 With Pittaburg ...... June 9, 10, 11, 12 lyn, is a knack of exasperating" opposing in its line-up. The rac With St. Louis ...... -June 9, 10, 11, 12 With Cincinnati ...... June 13, 15, 16, 17 players, particularly pitchers. He is also With Chicago ...... June 13, 15, 16, 17 With Chicago ...... June 18, 19, 20, 22 an adept in jollying his own players along. starts on April 14, with With Cincinnati ...... June 18, 19, 20, 20 With Boston ...... June 23. 24, 25, 26 Manager Ganzell, of Cincinnati, is cool and Boston opening in Brooklyn With St. Louis ...... -July 24. 25, 27. 28 With Philadelphia ...... July 2,3. 4, 4 and New York in Philadel With Cincinnati . .July 29, 30, 31, August 1 With Pittsburg ...... July 24, 25, 27, 28 collected at all times, except when an, error H. C. Pulliam phia in the East; and the WTith Chicago ...... August 3, 4, 5, 6 With St. Louis .. .July 29, 30. 31, August 1 of judgment exasperates him. Manager Kel champion Chicagos in Cin With Pittsburg ...... August 7, 8, 10, 11 With Cincinnati ...... August 3. 4. 5, 6 ley, of Boston, is even-tempered and dig cinnati, and Pittsburg in St. Louis in th. With Boston ...... August 1.2, 13 With Chicago ...... August 7, 8, 10, 11 nified under all circumstances, and gives With Brooklyn ...... September 1, 1, 2, 3 With Brooklyn ...... August 12. 13 little visible evidence of strain during a West. Each club is scheduled for 154 games With New York ...... September 4, 5, 7, 7 With Brooklyn .September 8, 9, 11, 12, 14 as heretofore, and the season will close in With Boston ...... September 11, 12, 14 With St. Louis ...... September 15. 16, 17 game, probably owing to the fact that he is the East on October 7 with Brooklyn _ With Pittsburg ...... September 15, 16, 17 With Pittsburg .. . .<:. .September 18, 19, 21 generally in the game as a player. It is Philadelphia, and Boston in New York; an< With Chicago ...... September 18, 19, 21 With Chicago .... .September 22, 23, 24 to be noted that the bench-managers who will close on October 4 in the West witl With Cincinnati ...... September 22, 23, 24 With Cincinnati ...... September 25, 26, 26 watch the games from all angles are sub St. Louis in Cincinnati and Pittsburg in With St. Louis ...... September 25, 26, 26 With Philadelphia .. .September 28, 29, 30 ject to the greatest strain and give tha With New York ...... October 1, 2, 3 With Boston ...... Octobers, 6, 7 plainest evidence of it. Chicago. With Brooklyn ...... October 5, 6, 7 Team Rosters of 1908. President Pulliam©s View. The National League©s 1908 race promise The National League©s young executive, to be a closer one than last year, as all o. Harry C. Pulliam, regards the outlook for the clubs have made desperate efforts to BROOKLYN AT HOME CINCINNATI AT HOME the senior league with optimistic sentiments. strengthen their teams, with a view to With Boston ...... April 14. 15, 16, 17 With Chicago ...... April 14. 15, 16, 17 Says he: "All indications point to the most making Chicago©s path to the championship With New York ...... April 18. 20, 21 With Pittsburg ...... April 18. 19, 20 successful season for the National League, much harder. Particularly is this the cas With Philadelphia .... .April 27. 28. 29, 30 With St. Louis ...... April 26, 27, 28, 29 and for base ball in general, in the history With New York ...... May 29, 30, 30 With Pittsburg ...... May 3, 4 of our game as an organized pastime. So With the New York, Pittsburg and Phila With Philadelphia ...... June 1, 2, 3 With Boston ...... May 11, 12, 13, 14 delphia teams, which propose to have ; With Cincinnatii ...... June 4, 5. 6, 8» With New York ...... May 15, 1C, 17, 18 far as the league is concerned of which I look-in for the pennant. The second divi With Chicago ...... June 9. 10, 11, 12 With Philadelphia ...... May 20, 21, 22, 23 am the head, I believe that we shall be sion teams of last year Brooklyn, Cincin With St. Louis ...... June 13, 15, 16,17 With Brooklyn ...... May 24. 25. 26. 27 able to retain the world©s championship nati, St. Louis and Boston also propose to With Pittsburg ...... June 18, 19, 20, 20 With St. Louis ...... May 31, June 1, 2 which was won last Fall from the American be less easy meat for-the leaders; in short With Philadelphia .... .June 22, 23, 24, 25 With Pittsburg ...... Tune 21 League, as to my mind the clubs of the With New York ... .June 27, 29. 30. July 1 With Chicago ...... June 29. 30, July 1 for the 1908 battle all clubs tried hard to With Chicago ...... July 24, 25, 27. 28 With New York ...... July 6, 7, 8, 9 National organization have been strength strengthen, as will be noted by the man} With Pittsburg .. .July 29, 30, 31, August 1 With Boston ...... July 10, 11. 12. 13 ened by the changes which have been made additions to and changes in the teams With St. Louis ...... August 3. 4. 5. 6 With Brooklyn ...... July 15, 16, 17, 18 during the winter. I look for a closer and Following is a complete and correct rostei With Cincinnati ...... August 7, 8, 10. 11 With Philadelphia .... .July 19, 20, 21, 22 better race for the National League pen of the teams as they will start in the 1908 With Boston ...... September 4, 5, 7, 7 With New York ...... August 19, 20, 22 nant than for the last five years. I am also campaign, given in the order in which they With New York ...... September 10 With5 Philadelphia ...... August 23, 24, 25 of the opinion that the base ball of this With Cincinnati ...... September 15. 16, 17 With Brooklyn ...... August 15, 16, 17 finished last year: With St. Louis ...... September 18, 19. 21 With Boston ...... August 27, 29, 30 summer will be the most artistic that the THE CHICAGO TEAM. With Pittsburg ...... September 22, 23,#4 With Pittsburg August 31, September 1, 2, 3 patrons of the sport have ever witnessed," With Chicago ...... September 25, 26, 26 With St. Louis ...... September 5, 6 President ...... Charles W. Murphy With Boston ...... October 1, 2, 3 With Pittsburg ...... September 13 THE JUDGES OF PLAY. Manager ...... Frank L. Chance Witli St. Louis ...... September 27 The official umpires are Henry O©Day, of Catchers Kling, Moran, Evans. With Chicago September 29, 30, October 1.3 Chicago; Robert Emslie, of St. Thomas, Pitchers Lundgren, Pfeister, Reulbach, M With St. Louis ...... October 4 Canada; J. E. Johnstone, of Newark, N. J.; Brown, Fraser, Overall, Durbin, Walsh, W. J. Klem, of New York; Charles Rigler, Donahue, Merkel. of Massillon, O., and Frank Rudderham, of In£eld«ts Chance, Evers, Steinfeldt, Tinker, Providence. The first four named are all Hoffman, Zimmerman. BOSTON AT HOME ST. LOUIS AT HOME veterans who have long since won their Outfielders Sheckard, Slagle, Schulte, How> spurs and are practically National League ard. With Philadelphia .....April 22, 23, 24, 25 With Pittsburg ...... April 14, 15, 16, 17 fixtures. Rigler made his debut in the With THE PITTSBURG TEAM. With New York , ...... April 27, 28, 29, 30 Chicago ...... April 18, 19, 20 Central League in 1906. He made such a With Brooklyn ...... May 1, 2, 4, 5 With Cincinnati! ...... May 6. 7. 8, 9, 10 reputation in that league not only for ex President ...... Barney Dreyfuss With New York ...... June 1. 2, 3 With Brooklyn ...... M©ly 11, 12, 13, 14 cellent umpiring but for superior physical Manager ...... Fred Clarke With Chicago ...... June 4, 5. 6, 8 With Boston ...... May 15. 16, 17, 18 With Cincinnati ...... June 9, 10, 11, 12 With New York ...... May 20. 21, 22, 23 ability to control belligerent players, that Catchers Gibson, O©Connor, Phelps, Schriv- With Pittsburg . ....June 13, 15, 16, 17, 17 With Philadelphia ...... May 24. 25, 26, 27 President Pulliam, of the National League, er, H. Smith. With St. Louis© ...... June 18, 19, 20, 22 With Chicago ...... May 28, 29. 30, 30 secured him for a trial fall of 1906. He Pitchers Phillippe, Leever, Leifie*ld, Cam- With Philadelphia . .June 27, 29, 30, July 1 With Pittsburg .. . ..June 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 made such an excellpnt showing that he was nitz, Willis, Maddox, Young, Hillebrand, With Brooklyn ...... July 2, 3, 4, 4 With Cincinnati ...... July 2, 4, 4, 5 With signed for the 1907 season. The fact of Otey, Adams, Alderman. With Cincinnati ...... July 24, 25, 27. 28 Boston ...... July 6, 7, 8, 9 his re-engagement for 1908 tells the story Infielders Swacina, Abbaticchio, Wagner, With Chicago . .. .July 29. 30. 31. August 1 With Brooklyn ...... July 10, 11, 12, 13 With Pittsburg ...... August 3, 4, 5, 6 With Philadelphia ...... July 15, 16, 17, 18 of ftfe 1907 work. Storke, Starr, Wetzel, Gill. With St. Louis ...... August 7, 8, 10, 11 With New York ...... July IS. 20. 21. 22 Outfielders Clarke, Leach, Moeller, Wilson, With New York ...... September 1, 1, 2, 3 With Cincinnati ...... August 13, 14 THE NEW-COMER, Neighbors, Becker, Anderson. With Philadelphia .... .Septembers, 9, 10 With New York ...... August 15, 16, 17 Frank Rudderham was long a successful With Chicigo ...... September 15, 16, 17 With Philadelphia ...... August 19, 20, 22 minor league pitcher. Last year he essayed THE PHILADELPHIA TEAM. With Cincinnati ...... September 18, 19, 21 With Boston ...... August 23, 24. 25 President ...... William J. Shettsline With St Louis ...... September 22, 23, 24 With Brooklyn ...... August 17, 29. 30 umpiring and made good at once in the Manager ...... William J. Murray With Pittsburg ...... September 25, 26 With Chicago .September 10. 11, 12. 13 Southern League. Upon recommendation of With Brooklyn ...... September 28, 29, 30 With Pittsburg ...... October 2, 3 Judge Kavanaugh he was given a brief trial Catchers Doom, Jacklitszch, Crist in the last month of the 1907 season by Pitchers Richie, Corridon, MeQufllan, Mor- President Pulliam and did so well that he en, Sparks, C. Brown, Covaleski, Hoch. was signed for further trial this year. Infielders Bransfield, Gleason, Doolin, Grant, Emslie is the dean of the corps, and when Courtney, Knabe. THE ST. LOUIS TEAM. finally settled by the selection of first base- he gets through umpiring it is President Outfielders Titus, R. Thomas, Magee, Os- man John Ganzell as the team manager borne, Deininger, McCormick. President ...... Pulliam©s intention to appoint him chief of Manager ...... 3. J. McCloskey the best move, under the conditions, that umpires. Once before there was a chief of THE NEW YORK TEAM. Catchers Noonan, Marshall, Bliss, Hostet- President Herrmann could have made. John umpires, but he was little more than - a Ganzell ©has great ability as a player, a figurehead. With Emslie, however, if the President ...... John T. Brush ter, Boucher, Ludwig. pleasing and impressive personality and Manager ...... John J. McGraw Pitchers Fromme, Karger, McGlynn, Beebe, plan goes through, there will be a real job, extensive knowledge of major league men and one that will take some of the work of Catchers Bresnehan, Needham, James, Cur Raymond, Higginbotham, Sallee, Lush, methods. His two years of experience as tis, Snodgrass. Rhoades. looking after the umpires off President Pul manager at Grand Rapids and captain at liam©s shoulders. The entire corps met at Pitchers C. Mathewson, Ames, McGinnity Infielders Konetchy, Gilbert, Charles, Byrne, Cincinnati should serve him well in his new O©Rourke. President Pulliam©s office in New York April Taylor, Wiltse, McKinney, Beecher, Ma and responsible position. We believe Mr. 1 and went over the rules with President larkey, Crandall. Outfielders -Murray, Joe Delehanty, Barry, Ganzell will make a success as a major Infielders Tenney, L. Doyle, Devlin, Nick House, Shaw. Pulliam for uniform interpretations and in manager; and- wish him well for his sake structions. lin, Bridwell, Herzog. The teams will enter the race as above and for the sake of his deserving employer, Outfielders Donlin, Shannon, Seymour, given, although here and there an experi Mr. . The latter fairly de Evans, O©Brien. mental player may be dropped. serves a winning ball team, if ever a mag Hopeful Views of Race. THE BROOKLYN TEAM. nate did or does; if Mr. Ganzell can produce Despite the apparent superiority of th« The National Team Managers. the deserved success he will have no cause ©hicago world©s champions not a manager President ...... Charles H. Ebbetts to complain of lack of appreciation, either in the National League is willing to con Manager . ... .,...... Patrick J. Donovan In the National League there will be this by Mr. Herrmann or the loyal and long- cede the 1908 race to Chicago without a Catchers Bergen, Ritter, Butler, Hurley season but two managerial changes as suffering Cincinnati public. contest; in fact, several of them are hopeful Pitchers Scanlon, Mclntyre, Stricklett Pas- against one in the National League and of wresting the honors from Chance© great torius, Bell, Rucker, Wilhelm, Holmes. four in the American League in 1907. PECULIARITIES OF LEADERS. :eam, judging from the following views oo Infielders Tim Jordan, Hummel. Lewis, Last year Murray, of the Phillies, was the National League managers are no more the threshold of the campaign: Sheehan, Pattee, Alperman, Murch. newcomer; this year the new managers will exempt from personal peculiarities and ac FRANK CHANCE: "The ©Cubs© won the Outfielders .Lumley, Batch, Maloney, Burch. be John Ganzell, of Cincinnati, and Joe tion during the progress of games than are .ast two pennants, and there is nothing that THE CINCINNATI TEAM. Kelley, of Boston, and the latter is only American Leagr.e managers. For instance, s going to prevent us from making it tnree new in the sense that he has returned to Manager Frank Chance, of the champion n a row. We are as strong, if not stronger, President ...... August Herrman^ ;he league in which he won many triumphs Manager Chicagos, in victory or defeat always looks ;han when we won the world©s champion John Ganzell ;o pilot the club in which he made his happy, but the size of the smile is the ship. Isn©t that enough? I have heard good Catchers Schlei, McLean, Pearce. major league debut eighteen years ago. Kel- Pitchers Coakley, Ewing, Weimer, Camp very best indication of the result,. If it reports of McGraw©s team and Murray©s out ey is too well known to require extended covers the face, the Cubs have won; if it fit, bitt,I can©t even give them a chance bell, Hitt, Upp, Tozer, Spade, McCarthy mention here, especially as a complete bio Ragan. is just a sickly smile, then something has with tne Cubs. graphical sketch of him was given in our happened. Manager McGraw, of New York, FRED CLARKE: "All I can do is to Infielders ©Ganzell, Huggins, Mowrey Lo- ssue of April 4 last. Suffice it to say that bert, Hulswitt. , © is one of the few managers in the two lope for the best. My Pittsburg outfit will le has the experience and ability to pull major leagues whose motto is © ©win, no >e sadly weakened if Wagner makes good Outfielders >Mitchell, Kane, Paskert Mc- he Boston team out of the rut and make a "Gilvary, O©Neill, Daley. matter how it©s done." McGraw relies lis threat to retire from the game. How success of it, and that he has a host of largely on aggressiveness for success. He ever, I hope to get him in line. I have THE BOSTON TEAM. friends throughout the country who will is temperamentally active, pugnacious and many promising youngsters, but it is too President ...... George B. Dovey watch his career with Boston with affection high-strung, and finds it almost impossible early to say just what they will do. Lei- Manager ...... Joseph Kelley ate solicitude and hail wjth pleasure his to contain himself during a game, especially ield, Maddox, Camnitz, Philiippe and Catchers Bowerman, Sam Brown, Graham, rimnph. If he can score as great a success when the tide of battle is against him. Be jeever will do the bulk of my pitching, J. C. Ball. as scored in his initial year ing a hard loser, he is not very chary of and they will loom up very formidable." Pitchers I. Young, Lmdaman, Pfeffer, P. as a major league manager Kelley will do as pouring the vials of his wrath upon the WM. J. MURRAY: "I look for this to J. Flaherty, Dorner, Boultes, Ferguson. mttch as can reasonably be expected of him. umpire, the opposing team or occasionally e the greatest race in the league. To my Infielders McGann, Ritchey, Brain, Dahlen, JOHN GANZELL©S ADVENT. upon his own players. way of thinking it will be my Philadelphia W. Sweeney. .earn, the Cubs and Giants battling for There was a heap of midwinter specula- CLARKE AND MURRAY. irst honors, and if several of my youngsters Outfielders Bates, Beaumont, Browne, Eel- ion and suspense ancnt the successor to lay, 1. HofEnuma. Fred Clarke, of Pittsburg, being con >an out the way I hope, we will be th« Haalon at Cincinnati, -which wa« stantly in the game reveals to the looker-on winners. It is early to do any boasting, APRIL ii, 1908 SRORTIIVQ but we©ve shown such good form to date I in 1868 the famous Cincinnati Red Stock of blood poisoning, after a short illness. The can©t help but think that we have a great ings was organized, and in the following news was a great shock to Manager Duffy, THE CONNECTICUT LEAGUE chance." , - year Sweasy joined the team, which was at who had no inkling that the player was sick. JOHN J. MeGRAW: "The Giants are Crawford was a native of Texas. He gained going to come back and show the populace that time managed by the late Harry the attention of Manager McCloskey, of the The Hustling Hartford Manager, Tommy that they fire just as strong as when they Wright. During the season of 1869 and up St. Louis Nationals, and signed a contract Dowd, Leaving No Stone Unturned to to the middle of June, 1870, won pennants in 1904 and 1905. It will with that club in the spring of 1906. He Add Strength to His Team. be a much improved bunch all the way, in THE RED STOCKINGS played a number of games at short field batting, fielding and pitching. I look for for the St. Louis Club, a lame arm prevent Hartford, Conn., April 4. Editor "Sport us to finish ahead of the Cubs and that will were invincible, and made the remarkable ing him from working in the box. ing Life." The announcement that Man give us the pennant." record of winning 168 consecutive games. ager Thomas Dowd, of the Hartford team, P. J. DONOVAN: "To say that I am The team appeared in all the large cities would take up his headquar pleased with Brooklyn prospects would be in the country, going as far west as the ters in this city next week putting it mildly. Our finish last season was Pacific coast. Everywhere the team was has precipitated the base a smoky one and but for a bad start we ball fever in earnest and would have wound up ahead of the Giants. royally received. It was billed like a cir The Noted Female Twirler of the West cus, and the country folk would flock from from now on all types of There©ll be no bad start this campaign, so to be Sent En Tour With a Regular conversation, even politics, keep your eyes on us. Just where we will miles around into the various cities in which will be subordinated to base finish is hard to say, but the worst I can the Red Stockings played. In June, 1870, Team This Season. ball. Owner Clarkin has see is fourth place." the Reds visited Brooklyn and were defeated little to say at present, but JOHN GANZELL: -"The Reds finished in an eleven-inning contest by the Atlantics, Cleveland, O., April 6. Miss Alta Weiss, sixth last season with a very inexperienced the score being 8 to 7, the defeat breaking the phenomenal girl pitcher, will again be feels perfectly satisfied with their wonderful winning streak. in the limelight the coming season and what Dowd has done. It is team, one that didn©t pull together on ac will tour the country with a fast team to a fact that Dowd has se count of the management. However, all the CAPTAINED THE OLYMPICS. boys are out for success and we ought to be known as the ©©Famous Weiss All cured some, excellent players have a very good year. Weimer©s failure At the close of the 1870 season the Red Stars,©© of Cleveland. Miss Weiss will not through purchase and trade. Stockings disbanded and Sweasy was en be identified in any manner with the Ver T. J. Dowd Tommy is a diplomat and was a setback, but I look for ©Jake© to gaged to captain the Olympic Club, of Wash milion Independents this season. Dr. has been ably seconded from have a good season. Hulswitt is bound to a financial point by Mr. Clarkin. The men add strength to the infield." ington. In 1872 SweaSy captained the , the girl pitcher©s father, is JOE KELLEY: "I never was a talkative Forest City Club, of Cleveland. The follow the owner and financial backer of the team, will report officially April 15, although it manager and never expect too much of my ing year he joined the newly organized while the management and running affairs is expected they will be drifting in from, Boston boys, but I am certainly stuck on Boston Red Stockings, under his former of the team will be in the hands of C. A. now on. The first exhibition game will be the outfit I have just now. The trade I captain, . In 1874 he was Heidloff, of Cleveland, formerly manager played with Providence on Good Friday, pulled off with the% Giants is bound to with Baltimore and in 1875 he flaptained and of the Vermilion Independents. It is and from then until the opening of the sea benefit me. I have every position practi played second base for St. Louis. When THE INTENTION son the boys will be busy and Tommy will cally insured with the exception of my out the National League was organized in 1876 have an opportunity to separate the good field. Beaumont and Browne will be fix Sweasy was signed by the Cincinnati Club. of the management to arrange for possibly froin the bad. Some of the men apparently tures, and if I don©t move very fast Bates In 1877 and 1878 he was with Providence, four or five games at league park, Cleve- are fixtures. While Pete Wilson, the old will take my place." reliable twirler of last season, has not JOHN J. McCLOSKEY: "I©m not going signed yet, it is believed he will come to to claim anything, but I will guarantee that terms in due time. Hartford will play ex the Cardinals will make more than one mem hibition games with the Cuban Giants. Yale, ber hustle the coming season. I figure that Worcester, Wesleyan and New Bedford, and my team is fully 25 per cent, stronger than 1908 Virginia League Schedule will open the -season April 28 with New the one in 1907. I can©t see where anyone Britain in New Britain. The first home has a better pitching staff than mine. Then Season Opens April 18 ; Closes September 19 game will be played April 29 and New my infield, outfield and pitching staff looks Britain will be the enemy. GEO. E. COX. mighty good." LYNCHBURG AT HOME NORFOLK AT HOME With Danville ...... April 18. 20 With Portsmouth ...... April 18, 21, 22, 23 News Notes. With Norfolk ...... April 27. 28, 29 With Richmond ...... May 4, 5, 6 With Portsmouth .... ,..--.. .. M-.iv 4 5.6 With Diiiivllln ...... MHV 7. 8. 9 The Hartford Club has secured second PULLIAM©S PETS. baseman Andy Lawrence, late of the Vir ginia League. With Koanoke ...... May 18, 111. 20 With Portsmouth ...... May 28, 29, 30, P. M. The National League Umpires Meet Their Wit.li Danville ...... June 1, 2. 3 With Richmond ...... June 8. 9, 10 It is probable that Harry Jope, the Alls- With Koanoke ...... ,lum> 4, 5. 6 With Lynchburg ...... June 22. 23, 24 ton boy, familiarly known as "Old Horse," Chief and Go Over the 1908 Playing and for four years the New Haven base With Norfolk ...... lune 11, 12. 13 With Portsmouth ...... June 29, 30, July 1 Rules With Him. With Portsmouth ...... July 4. A. M. ball team©s star catcher, will not play ball New York, April 2, The umpires of the With Richmond ...... June 2n. 30, July 1 With Lynchburg . . . this summer, but will devote himself to National League assembled in President Pul- business at New Haven. liam©s office yesterday and had a long con The League Directors have certainly made fab on the playing rules and With Danville ..... tlte.mselv©fi solid with the fair sex by other pertinent matters. The rescinding their action of last year in umpires on hand were Ems- With Danville ...... August 6. 7. 8 With Danville ...... August 13, 14, 15 charging them admission. In 1907 they had With Richmond ...... August 17. 18. 19 With Roanoke ...... August 24. 25. 26 lie, O©Day, Klem, Rigler and With Portsmouth ...... August 27. 28, 29 With Richmond ...... August 31. September 1. 2 to pay on Saturdays, whereas this year they Rudderharn. The only ab With Danville ...... August 31, September 1, 2 With Portsmouth ...... September 7, P. M. g^o in free on all days all over the circuit. sentee was Johnstone, who With Danville is still in bed recovering With Roanoke ...... ©.. September 8, 9 With Uvnchburg ...... September 14. 15, 16 Chief of Umpires John E. Kennedy has from an operation for ap With Portsmouth ...... September 17. 18, 19 appointed the following for the umpire staff: pendicitis in December last. Charlie Kennedy, Red Rorty, Harry K. Johnstone is not expected to RICHMOND AT HOME PORTSMOUTH AT HOME McCloud and Jack Wilkinson. The com be in condition to go to With Roanoke ...... April 18. 20, 21, 22 With Norfolk ...... April 2.0. 24, 25 pensation for the field bosses, fixed by the With Danville ...... April 23. 24, 25 With Danville ...... April 27, 28. 29 League Constitution, is as follows: For work by the opening of the With Ly ueh burg ...... April 30, May 1, 2 With Roanoke ...... i ...... May 11, 12, 13 one game, $7.50; double-headers, $10; holi season. The rules were gone With Portsmouth ...... May 7. 8. it With Danville ...... May 14, 1 5. 1G day games, $15; rain guarantee, $3. over at length, and then a With Norolk ...... May 14, 15, 16 With Norfolk ...... May 18, 19. 20 plan which President Pul The Springfield© team is now completed. Robert Emslie liam has to stop bat throw With Lynchburg ...... May 28, 29, 30, 30 With Norfolk ...... May©30, A. M., June 1. 2, 3 The roster is as follows: Catchers, Joe Con.- With Norolk ...... June 4, 5, 6 With Danville ...... June 4, 5, 6 nor, James Hirst; pitchers, W. Luby, W. ing was explained. Three weeks ago Pul With DanrKle ...... June 11, 12, 13 With Richmond ...... June 15, -16, 17 liam sent With Lynchburg ...... June 18, 19, 20 McLaughlin, M. B. Parker, James Drohan, REGISTERED LETTERS With Roanoke ...... June 22, 23, 24 Tom Jarrett, Peter Terry; first base, W. With Danville ...... July 2. 3. 4. 4 With Norfolk ...... July 2. 3. 4, P. M. Yale; second base, Tom Stankard; short of the eight league managers calling at stops, James Burns and ©James McGinnis; tention to the habit some players have of With Norfolk ...... July 16. 17, 18 With Richmond ...... July 13. 14, 15 third- base, M. McAndrews; outfielders, Ris throwing their bats after hitting the ball, W ith Portsmouth ...... July 23,. 24, 25 With Roanoke ...... Juiy 27, 28, 29 With Danville ...... July 30, 31, August,! With Lynchburg ...... July 30, 31, August 1 ing, M. J. Kennedy and Charles White. and the likelihood of injury to some other With Roanoke ...... August l>, 7, S With .Norfolk <-...... August 6, 7. 8 player therefrom. McGraw, it appears, did With Portsmouth ...... August 13, 14, 15 With Richmond ...... August 10, 11, 12 not get his communication, for no post- office receipt came back from his letter. OLD RED SOX Chance and Clarke are two players whose With Portsmouth ...... September 3, 4, :5 With Norfolk With Lynchburg ...... September 10, 11, 12 bats sometimes fly around and make things With. Roanoke ...... September 10, 11. 12 Will Not Be Discarded By the Cincinnati uncomfortable for a nearby player, and the With Lynchburg ...... : September 17, 18, 13 only manager who replied to Pulliam on Club The Order For Mixed Colors the subject was Clarke. He wanted to ROANOKE AT HOME DANVILLE AT HOME Quickly Rescinded. know what the scheme was to prevent his With LynchbiM-g ...... April 23. 24. 25 With Lynchburg ...... April 21. 22 bat slipping or throwing his bat at a With Richmond ...... April 27. 28. 29 With Portsmouth ...... April 30,- May 1, 2 Cincinnati, April 1. Editor "Sporting pitched ball. Pulliam replied that it was With Norfolk ...... April 30, May 1. 2 With Roanoke ...... May 4. 5, 6 Life." The trademark is saved. There©ll up to him to find out before the umpires With Lynehlmrg ...... May 14, 15, 16 be no red-and-white sox. It©s the Reds had occasion to get after him. Pulliam With Poitsmouth ...... May 21. 22. 23 With Ri, hmond ...... May 18. 19. 20 again and forever. This de ...... May 28, 29, 30. 30 With Richmond ...... May 25. 26, 27 cision© was arrived at imme said he has a plan to stop bat throwing. He With Richmond ...... Tune 1. 2. 3 explained it to his umpires, but did not With© Poitsmouth ...... June 11. 12. 13 With Lviifhburg ...... June 15. 16. 17 diately on the return of make it public. With Norfolk ...... June 15. 1(1. 17 With Norfolk ...... June 18. 19, 20 Manager Ganzell from the With Danville ...... June 29. 30. July 1 With Richmond- ...... June 22. 23. 24 South. As soon as he and THE FLEISCHMAN RESOLUTION. Business Manager Bancroft Printed copies of the League Constitution With Danville ...... July 16. 17. 18 With Norfolk ...... July ]: !. 14, 15 learned that the trademark With Portsmouth ...... July 20. 21. 22 With Lynchburg ...... July 20, 21. 22 were received yesterday, and for the first With Norfolk ...... July 30. 31. August 1 With Roanoke ...... July 23. 24, 25 of 40 years© standing had time they contain the Fleischman resolution With Portsmouth ...... AuguAt M. 4, 5 With Richmond ...... July 27. 28, 29 been side-tracked for a red- which gives the president full © power in With Lynchburg ...... August 13, 14, 15 With Lyuchburg ...... August 10, 11, 12 and-white substitute in sox, dealing-with objectionable tactics. The reso With Norfolk ...... August 17. 1.8. 19 With Portsmouth ...... August 17, 18, 19 they ran a foot race to lution is added to section 23 and is as fol With Danville ...... August 27. 28. 29 With Norfolk ...... August 20, 21, 22 Spaldings,© where the offend With Portsmouth ..... August 31, September 1. 2 With Lynohburg ...... August 21, 25, 26 lows: With Lvnchburg ...... September 7. 7 With Roanoke ...... September 3. 4. 5 ing hosiery was on exhibition. In all cases where charges are- preferred by any With TU.hmond ...... September 14, 15, 16 With Richmond ...... September 8. 9 "Aw-ay -with ©em," cried regularly appointed league umpire against any play With Danville ...... September 17, 18, 19 With Portsmouth ...... September 14, 15, 16 Frank Bancroft Manager Ganzell "and back er for violation of the playing rules or for any con to the good old red stock duct on the ball field prejudicial to the good rermte of the game of base ball the president shall have ings of Harry Wright, Charlie Gould and the sole jurisdiction to pass upon said charges and Asa Brainard. Why, we wouldn©t be known Inflict penalties, if any, subject only to the re and during the latter season he figured in land, all the remaining games to be played on the road if we trotted© on the field with striction that in no case where expulsion is fixed the on the road. Miss Weiss was hailed as those zebra-patterned stockings." "I©d shall same be put into effect until ratified by the one of the greatest girl pitchers in .the feel as if I©d changed jobs," was Busi board of directors. FAMOUS TRIPLE PLAY country last season and it is expected that ness Manager Bancroft©s contribution to with , the Providence center she will cause a greater . sensation this the demurrer on the hybrid hosiery. "I©ve fielder, which caused a wide discussion year. She is also confident of setting a worked for the ©red© stockings so long that SWEASYJDEAD* among base ball historians for many years. new world©s record for long-distance throw any other color would make me feel like a In 1879 Sweasy went to Manchester, N. ing for women during the coming season. traitor." It was ascertained ©that the red- The End of a Player Who Was One of the Ii., and in 1880 and 1881 he played in At- The present and-white stockings were ordered under a tleboro, Mass. The following year he was misapprehension. And as the order has now Most Famous Experts the National attacked with rheumatism and he was WORLD©S RECORD been canceled and one of the simon-pure obliged to quit the game. When Sweasy is held by Miss Margery Bell, of Chicago, color substituted, the fans who were pre Game Ever Produced The Salient was in his prime he was noted as a fast who, on May 26, 1906, threw a regulation paring protests may save themselves the Facts of His Career. fielder and a good batsman. His deformed ball 204 feet, 4 inches. The throw was trouble. fingers bore mute evidence of the wear and measured and attested by the famous , Newark, N. J., March 30. Charles J. tear of his long diamond career. Sweasy, one of the old guard of profes Alonzo Stagg. In a recent trial throw Miss CENTRAL LEAGUE CHAT. sional ball players, and a star of the na HIS YOTJTH. Weiss beat the record by 30 feet and on Before Sweasy entered upon his profes lays during the coming season in which th tional game in the pioneer days, died at irl pitcher covers first base she will Pitcher Glynn and catcher Caddy have © 6 o©clock this morning in the Newark City sional career he played on local teams. He signed with Zanesville. © Hospital. Sweasy had been ill for several made his mark as a member of the old femonstrate to the fans that she can beat months and during the past few© days he Pioneer nine, of this city, and his clever the world©s record and set a new mark Keener, Coffey and Craven are the hold grew rapidly weaker, and his demise was work attracted the attention of the Irving- before the season closes. She will issue outs that Grant has to contend with at not unexpected. Sweasy was sixty-one years ton Club, which wa«s at that time one of A STANDING CHALLENGE South Bend: old and a native of this city, having been the leading semi-professional teams in the is going to try out Gib- born November 2, 1847. In recent years East. It was. in 1866 that Sweasy joined to any woman to compete with her in a Son, who has been playing ,in the outfield he had resided in Irvington. The remains the Irvington team. With him as team long-distance throwing contest which will with the Ft. Wayne Shamrocks. of Mr. Sweasy were removed today to the mates were such familiar local men as take place at each game that she covers the residence of his sister, Mrs. Benjamin F. "Rhiney" Wolters. , Buckley, keystone sack, and the woman defeating Pitcher Ed. Smith, formerly of the St. Moore, of 55 Avon place, where the funeral Bailey, H. Campbell, M. Campbell, Williams, her will be awarded a large purse. The Louis Americans and St. Paul, last week service will be held Wednesday night at Lewis, Eaton, (Jrawford and others. Sweasy team will be placed on a salary basis and signed with South Bend for the-season. 8 o©clock. The interment will be made remained with the Irvingtons for two sea all aspirants for any of the above mentioned Manager Bobby Lowe has signed these in Evergreen Cemetery, Elizabeth, Thurs sons, when he and Andy Leonard went to positions are urged to communicate with men for Grand Rapids: Hausen and Mor- day morning. Cincinnati. Heidloff as soon as possible. Address all communications to C. A. Heidloff, Manager aiis, catchers; Dickson. Moriarity, Warner, A GREAT PLAYER. "Famous Weiss All Stars,©© 2805 Seymour Hagerman and Ely, pitchers; Joe Ganzell, Sweasy was one of the most popular A YOUNG SHORTSTOP DEAD. avenue, S. W., Cleveland, O. first base; Noblett, second; Lowe, third; players of his day and from 1868 to 1882 his Providence, March 30. Forrest M. Craw- Francis, shortstop; Geyer. Backoff and Betts, outfielders. This line-up, however, will reputation as a second baseman was known ford, shortstop for the Providence Base Ball Manager , of Kast Liverpool, has to lovers of the national pastime all over Club of last season and under contract with signed pitchers Barney Wolfe, Mcllveen and Hum probably be changed when Groescho-\y comes the length and breadth of the country. Pro the club for the coming season, died at his phrey; catcher Dailey, of Charleroi; and outfieklers to terms with the management, the iofie.lder fessional base ball dates back to 1871, but home at Austin, Texas, yesterday morning Gaston. Manning, Woodruff, Tarleton aud Robb. replacing Francis at short. 1O SRORTIING APRIL n, 1908

are up against it or in the rear McAleer al ways has his hat well to the front, and 1908 American League Schedule sometimes his face is buried in his hands as if in deep study. PHILADELPHIA AT HOME NAPOLEON LAJOIE is a man of action and few words. Larry With Cleveland ...... April 17, 18, 20 With New York ...... April 22, 23, 24, 25 gets into few arguments, gives his com With St. Louis ...... April 21, 22,23 With Washington .... .April 27, 28, 29, 30 With Chicago ...... April 29, 30, May 1, 2 With Boston ...... May 1, 2, 4, 5 mands in an authoritative way, and they With Chicago ...... May 30, 30 With Chicago ...... May 12, 13, 14, 15 are always heeded. He watches the play With Cleveland ...... June 1,2,3 With St. Louis ...... May 16, 18. 19, 20 from the bench, and during an exciting in With Boston ...... June 4, 5, 6, 8 With Cleveland ...... May 21, 22, 23, 25 ning his face is a study. Joe Cantillon With New York ...... June 9, 10, 11, 12 With Detroit ...... May 2U, 27, 28 coaches in uniform on the coaching lines, With Philadelphia .... .June 13, 15, 16, 17 With Washington ...... June 1, 2, 3 All of the Teams Strengthened With Washington ...... June 18, "19, 20 With New York ...... June 23, 24, i5. 26 and is very excitable; while Jennings, also With St. Louis ...... June 24, 25, 26, 27 With Washington .. .June 27, 29, 30, July 1 in uniform, is always hustling, coaching and With New York ...... July 25, 27, 28, 29 With Boston ...... July 2, 3. 4, 4 encouraging his men. McGuire is only on Artistically to Best Judgment For With Boston ...... July 30, 31, August 1, 3 With New York ...... July 6 the bench and is very serious, has little to With Philadelphia ...... August 4, 5, 6, 7 With St. Louis ...... JU©y 7, S?, 9, 10 say, but when he does speak his language With Washington ..Augusts, 10, 11, 12. 12 With Chicago ...... July 11, 13, It, 15 What Ought to Be Another Re With Cleveland . .August 31, Sept. 1, 1, 2, 3 With Detroit ...... July 16, 17, 1<(, 20 is always emphatic. With St. Louis ...... September 7, 7 With Cleveland ...... July 21, 22, 23 With Chicago .. .September 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 With St. Louis ...... August 14, 15, 17 A Presidential View. markable Championship Season* With New York ...... September 17, 18, 19 With Chicago ...... August IS, 10, 20 With Boston ...... September 21, 22, 23 With Cleveland ...... August 21, 22. 2-1, 25 In President Ban B. Johnson©s opinion the With Philadelphia .. .September 24, 25, 26 With Detroit ...... August 26, 27, 28, 2!) outlook for the 1908 season is most pleas BY FRANCIS C. RICHTER. With Washington ... .September 28, 29, 30 With New York ...... September S, 9 ing. Says he: ©©At no time since tha With St. Louis ...... October 2, 3 With Boston ...... October 1, 2, S American League came into existence has it The eighth annual championship cam begun a season under such flattering paign of the progressive and powerful young auspices as it will begin this. We are at American League as a great major organi peace with all the base ball world, and zation will begin April 14 CHICAGO AT HOME CLEVELAND AT HOME we have a circuit composed of eight under the brightest auspices clubs of such average strength that our race and with every promise of With Detroit ...... April 14. 15, 16 With St. Louis ...... April 14, 15, 16 With St. Louis ...... April 17. 18, 19, 20 With Chicago ...... April 21, 22, 23 for the championship bids fair to be fully a duplication of the wonder With Cleveland ...... May 3, 5, 6 With Detroit ...... April 24, 25, 27, 28 as successful as it was in 1907. Throughout fully close and exciting racet, With St. Louis ...... May 7, 8, 9 With Detftdt ...... May 8, 9 all the cities of thij, American League I that have marked all of the With Cleveland ...... May 10 With St. Louis ...... May 29, 30, 30 hear the best of reports as to the interest campaigns of this singularly With Detroit ...... May 31 With New York ...... June 4, 5, 6, 8 in the forthcoming race, and I shall ba successful young league. Oi With Washington ...... June 5, 6, 7, 8 With Boston ...... June 9, 10, 11, 12 surprised if, at the end of the season, we © Tuesday, April 14, in thi With Philadelphia ...... June 9, 10, 11, 12 Wj.th Washington .....June 13, 15, 16, 17 With New York ....June 13, 14, 15,16, 17 With Philadelphia .... .June 18, 19, 20, 22 have not done better than ever before and © East the Bostons open a_ With Boston ...... June 18, 19, 20, 21 With Chicago ...... June 24, 25, 26, 27 established a new high water mark for en home with Washington, and With Detroit ...... June 28, 30, July 1 With Detroit ...... July 2, 3, 4, 4 thusiasm and attendance, difficult though that the New Yorks open at homi With St. Louis ...... July 2, 3, 4, 4 With Detroit ...... July 24 may appear in view of the wonderful 1907 with the Athletics; while h. With Detroit ...... July 5 With Boston ...... July 25, 27, 28. 29 success.©© the West on the same day With Philadelphia ...... July 25, 26, 27, 28 With New York .. .July 30, 31, August 1, 3 With Washington .July 30, 31, August 1, 2 With Washington ...... August 4, 5, 6, 7 THE OFFICIAL UMPIRES Ban Johnson Chicago opens at home with With Boston ...... August 4, 5, 6, 7 With Philadelphia ... .August 8, 10, 11, 12 the champion Detroits, and With New York ...... August 8, 9, 10, 11 With Chicago ...... September 7, 7 will be John Sheridan, Frank O©Loughlin, Cleveland starts at home with the rejuvenat With Cleveland ...... September 4, 5, 6 With St. Louis . .September 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 , William J. Evans, ed Browns. From that day until Octobei With Cleveland . ..September 13, 14, 15, 16 With Boston ...... September 17, 18, 19 and A. J. Egart. Sheridan, O©Loughlin, there will be little pause of rest in the With Washington ... .September 17, 18, 19 With New York ...... September 21, 22. 23 Hurst and Connolly are the veterans of the campaign which prescribes 154 games for With Philadelphia ... .September 20, 21, 22 With Washington ... .September 24, 25, 26 With New York ...... September 24, 26 With Philadelphia .. .September 28, 29, 30 staff, known to and popular with all Ameri each club and closes October 8 at Boston With Boston ...... September 27, 28, 29 With Chicago ...... October 2, 3 can League patrons. Evans,, the Youngs- and Washington in the East, and on With Detroit ...... October 4, 5, 6 town (O.)- journalist, made a most impres October 6 at Chicago and St. Louis. sive debut last season, went through the whole campaign unscathed and may now be A Grand Race Probable. regarded as an umpirical success and fixture. That the race of 1908 will also be as NEW YOKE AT HOME ST. LOUIS AT HOME Egan, the newcomer, is a former minor hard, if not harder, than that of 1907, is league player, who umpired last season in With Philadelphia ..... April 1L 1">, IB, 17 With Chicago ...... April 24, 25, 26, 27 the American Association and did such uni an assured fact owing to the strengthening With Washington ...... April Is, 20, 21 With Cleveland ...... April 29, 30, May 2 formly good work that President Johnson process each team has been subjected to. It With Boston ...... April 27, 23, 29. 30 With Detroit ...... May 3, 4, 5 was persuaded to -give him a trial last fall. may be safely predicted that at least five With Cleveland- ...... May 12, 13, 14, 15 With Detroit ...... May 10 His work then warranted his retention for of the eight clubs will have a look-in for With Detroit ...... May 16, 18, 19, 20 With Cleveland ...... May 31 the pennant and that St. Louis, Washington With Chicago ...... May 21, 22, 23, 25 With Chicago ...... June 1, 2, 3 this season. and Boston will be even more important With St. Lonis ...... May 26, 27, 28 With Philadelphia ...... June 5, 6, 7,8 With Philadelphia ...... May 29, 30, 30 With Washington ...... June 9, 10, 11, 12 Managerial Hopes and Ideas. factors than they were last season. In a With Boston ...... June 1,2,3 With Boston ...... June 13, 14, 15, 16 spectacular way each campaign of the With Boston ...... June 27, 29, 30, July 1 With New York ...... June 18, 19,20, 21 On the eve of the 1908 championship race American League has been remarkable, and With Detroit ...... July 7, 8, 9, 10 With Cleveland ...... June 28, 30, July 1 it is of interest to know what the re there is every reason for expecting that With Cleveland ...... -July 11, 13, 14, 15 With Cleveland ...... July 5 spective team managers think, or profess history w.ill depeat itself this year. Follow With St. Louis ...... July 16, 17, 18, 20 With Washington ...... July 25, 26, 27, 28 With Chicago ...... July 21, 22, 23 With Philadelphia July 30, 31, August 1, 2 to think, of their pennant chances, hence the ing is a correct and official roster of the With Cleveland ...... August 14, 15, 17 With New York ...... August 4, 5, 6, 7 collation of the following views: American League teams as made up at the With Detroit ...... August 18, 19, 20 With Boston ...... August 8, 9, 10, 11 MANAGER JENNINGS: "The Tigers start of the 19O8 race. The teams are given With St. Louis ...... August 21, 22, 24, 25 With Chicago August 31, September 1, 2, 3 in the order in which they finished last year: With Chicago ...... August 26, 27, 28, 29 With Detroit ...... September 4, 5, 6 will be in the race from the beginning to With Philadelphia August 31, Sept. 1, 2, 3 With Detroit .... .September 13, 14, 15, 16 the end, and don©t forget it. I do not hBsi- THE DETROIT TEAM. With Washington .... .September 4, 5, 7, 7 With Philadelphia ...September 17, 18, 19 tat-e to say that the team that beats my President ...... Frank J. Navin With Washington ...... October 1, 2, 3, 3 With Washington ... .September 20, 21, 22 boys will come mighty close to taking part Manager ...... Hugh Jennings With Boston ...... September 24, 25, 26 in the big series. Of course, had Cobb per With New York ...... September 27, 28, 29 sisted in holding out we would have missed Catchers Schmidt, Payne, Thomas. With Cleveland ...... October 4, 5, 6 Pitchers Donovan, Mullin, Killian, Sievers, him for a time, but Crawford, Mclntyre and Eubanks, Willetts, Summers, Suggs, War- Jones are quite an outfield for any team. hop, E. Jones, Malloy. Don©t think Donovan is fjoing to slump, Infielders Rossman, Schaefer, O©Leary, for Bill is sure to repeat and will equal last Coughlin, Killifer, Downs, Kockill. BOSTON AT HOME WASHINGTON AT HOME year©s record." Outfielders Crawford, Mclntyre, Cobb, David CONNIE MACK: *"A11 of the teams in Jones. With Washington .....April 14, 15, 16, 17 With Boston . .April 22, 23, 24, With Philadelphia ....April 18, 20, 20, 21 With New York ...... May 1, 2, 4 the American League have a chance to land THE ATHLETIC TEAM. With New York ...... May 6. 7, 8, 9, 11 With Philadelphia ..©.May 6, 7, 8, 9, the bunting, but, to be candid, I like the With Detroit ...... May 12, 13, 14, 15 With St. Louis .. ..May 12, 13, 14, Athletics best. While I still consider Wad- President ...... Benjamin F. Shibe With Cleveland ...... May 16, 18, 19, 20 With Chicago ... ..May 16, 18, 19, dell a great pitcher, I figure my team has Manager ...... Connie Mack With St. Louis ...... May 21, 22, 23, 25 With Detroit ..May 21, 22, 23, been considerably strengthened by his sale. Catchers Schreck, Powers, S. Smith. With Chicago .l...... May 26, 27, 28 With Cleveland ...... May 26, 27, There was not the best of feeling between Pitchers Bender, Plartk, Dygert, Coombs, With Washington ...... May 29, 30. SO With New York ...... July 2, 3, 4 With Washington ...... June 23, 24, 25, 26 With Chicago ...... July 7, 8, 9, Waddell and most of the players. Several Vickers, Durham, Schlitzer, Bills, Max With Cleveland ...... July 7, 8, 9, 10 With St. Louis .. ..July 11, 13, 14, of my new recruits look good, but as yet I well, Carter. With Detroit ...... July 11, 13, 14, 15 With Cleveland ..July 16, 17, 18, have not seen enough of them in action to Infielders Davis, Murphy, Nichols, J. Col- With Chicago ...... July 16, 17, 18, 20 With Detroit ...... July 21, 22, pass judgment." lins, E. Coilins. With St. Louis ...... July 21, 22, 23 With Chicago .. .August 14, 15, Outfielders Seybold, Fred Hartsel, Oldring, With Detroit ...... August 14, 15, 17 With St. Louis ...... ©.©. August is! 19©, : "Comiskey believes Moran. With Cleveland ...... August 18, 19, 20 With Detroit ...... August 21, 22, 24. the White Sox will win the American League With Chicago .. ..August 21, 22, 24, 25 With Cleveland ...... August 26, 27, 28, pennant, and I am of the same opinion. THE CHICAGO TEAM. With St. Louis ...... August 26, 27, 28, 29 With Boston . .August 31, September 1, 2 With Philadelphia .. . .September 4, 5. 7, 7 With Boston ...... September 8, 9, Isbell will be the only missing regular, and President ...... Charles A. Comiskey With New York . .September 11, 12, 14, 15 With Philadelphia September 11, 12. 14, I expect Parent to more than fill the hole Manager ...... Fielder A. Jones With New York , ...... October 5, 6 With Philadelphia ...... October 5 left by the retirement of the clever veteran. Catchers FW. Sullivan, A. Shaw, Weaver, With Philadelphia ...... October 7, 7, 8 With New York ...... October 7, 7 Parent will be at short and Davis will Hart, Armbruster. play©second, which makes the infield look Pitchers Owen, White, Altrock, Smith, good to me. If this fellow Moxie Manuel Walsh, Freeman, Manuel, Spear, Most, is just half as good as Southern League Olmstead. critics think he is, then he ought to add a Infielders J. Donohue, Davis, Lee Tanne Gessler, McHale, Hoey, Cravath, Carlisle, known to require any extended description lot of strength to the club." here. hill, Parent, Purtell, Atz, Osteen, Quillin. Delmas. NAPOLEON LAJOIE: "I do not care Outfielders Jones, Dougherty, Hahn, Wel- THE WASHINGTON TEAM. MANAGERIAL PECULIARITIES. to make any prediction on Cleveland©s day, J. Anderson. chances for the coming season until I have THE CLEVELAND TEAM. . President ...... Thomas C. Noyes Each of the above managers has his Manager ...... Joseph Cantillon had the opportunity to look over my new President . .. . .,...... John H. Kilfoyl physical and mental peculiarities, which al recruits and see them in action. I feel Manager ...... Napoleon Lajoie Catchers Warner, Kahoe, Street. most invariably come into visible evidence confident, however, that Cleveland will be Catchers Bemis, Clarke, Davidson. Pitchers Tom Hughes, Patten, Falkenberg, during the game. Fielder Jones-, of the up in the race. In other years the Naps Pitchers Joss, Hess, Rhoades, Berger, Lieb- C. Smith, W. Johnson, Burns, Gates, , during a game is all were always touted as the favorites, and hardt, Thielman,© Chech, Lattimore, Clark- Egan, Gehring, Keeley. the time serious. He sees nothing funny. naturally the preliminary praise had its bad son, Graney. Infielders Freeman, Jas. Delehanty, Altizer, While in the outfield he paces around in effect ori the players, as they were constant Infielders Stovall, Lajoie, Turner, Bradley, center like a caged lion. The umpires insist ly working under a strain. This year things Nill, Perring. G. F. McBride, Schipke. that Jones has a path worn on every grounds will be different, and I hope to make the Outfielders Bay, Flick, Birmingham, H. Outfielders Ganley, Pickering, O. Clymer, from center to. the plate, due to his corn- dope look bad." Hinchman, Josh Clarke, Hickman. Milan. in to dispute all close decisions. Any time a pitcher looks as if he was about : "It©s the first di THE NEW YORK TEAM. There will donbtless be some changes in vision for New York this year, and I. look the above teams before the month is out, to go up Jones is on the spot offering his for my, team to be a pennant contender all President ...... Frank Farrell advice. He remains on the bench very little the way. The Yanks have been in the run Manager ...... Clark Griffith but in the main they will at least enter during the game. In direct contrast to the race as above given. ning several years, only to be nosed out at Catchers Kleinow, Rickey, Blair, C. Fielder Jones is Connie Mack, of the Ath the finish. I hope to turn the trick this Sweeney. letics. Mack directs the play from the year. I believe every trade made this Pitchers Chesbro, Orth, Hogg, Doyle, Grif The American League Managers. bench and is always attired in street clothes. He rarely says anything and then winter has helped my team considerably. fith, Glade, Newton, Neuer, Lake, Hughes, Last season witnessed the debut of four Fred Glade is sure to be well up with the Zeller, Castleton, Manning. only in the ordinary tones. He is the pitchers, and Jake Stahl and Charley Hemp- Infielders Chase, Moriarity, Niles, Conroy new managers in the American League, "fox" of the business. Mack has an un namely, Jennings at Detroit, Cantillon at hill ought to help the batting department Ball, Elberfeld. usually long face, and when the game considerably.©© Outfielders Keeler, Hemphill, J. Stahl, Bell. Washington, Unglaub and McGuire at Bos is going his way he always wears one of ton. Jennings made a brilliant success, those everlasting smiles. When things break JAMES McALEER: "The St. Louis THE ST. LOUIS TEAM. winning the championship with his Detroit against him his face seems twice as-long as Browns will finish fourth or better. That©s President ...... Robert L. Hedges team in his first year of return to major usual, and that©s going some for Mack. He a pretty strong prediction, but I feel con Manager ...... James McAleer league company. Jennings infused a wonder- is a good loser, however, and takes defeat fident that I now have a team that com Catchers O©Connor, Spencer, Blue, Wells, full degree, of harmony, enthusiasm and grit as gracefully as he does victory. pares with any in the League. Some people Stephens. into the Detroit team and his personality insist that I have been gold-bricked by Con Pitchers Howell, Powell, Pelty, Waddell, was the largest single factor in that team©s CLARK GRIFFITH nie Mack in taking Waddell, but Rube will Dineen, Bailey, McGill, Keith, Farris, success. Cantillon©s first season was wholly wears out more shoes during the season make good my judgment this summer. I Criss, Graham. experimental, as he found it necessary to than all the other managers put together, would like to have about four more pitchers Infielders T. Jones, Wallace, Yeager, Wil entirely re-organize the Washington team, for he covers all kinds of ground. Griffith like him. Jones adds strength to my out liams, Hartzell, A. Brown, Ferris, Butler, hence he mast be judged on the 1908 record seldom is on the bench. He is generally field, and there is no question that Williams Gardner. lis team will make rather than on what he doing stunts on the coaching lines and and Ferris will make the infield look bet Outfielders Stone, Hoffman, Claude Jones, did last season. Unglaub could do little never lets an opportunity go by to question a ter." Schweitzer, Swayne. with the demoralized Boston team and re decision if he thinks there is something to JAMES McGTJIRE: "Boston won©t win THE BOSTON TEAM. signed the management. Catcher McGuire be gained. Griffith is of an unusually the pennant this year, but I look for tha was then purchased from New York by nervous temperament, and every year he is Red Sox to break into the first division. President ...... John I. Taylor President Taylor and installed as team rnana- scheduled for a nervous collapse. In 1900 Thoney©s acquisition adds to the team©s Manager ...... James McGuire _er. He managed to bring some degree of report had it that Griffith Subsisted on olive speed. If Burchell pans out the team will Catchers Criger, McFarland, Donahue, Car- order out of chaos and make a creditable oil and raw^ eggs during the last month of have two good left-handers in Tannehill and rigan. inish. Under the conditions he, too, is the race. Jimmy McAle©er, of the Browns, Burchell, and a, team with two good south Pitchers Young, Tannehill, Glaze, Winter, ntitled to suspension of judgment until shows how a game is going by the angles paws always has a chance. Youn

ton, but I hope to fool all the wise guys dent among the southern cities of the circuit the various players who will compose the who are picking the Nationals to land the when he makes his first trip to renew -ac local aggregation. cellar championship in a canter. It©s true quaintance and greet the promoters of the several of my new players must make good game. But for his selection, which probably MANAGER PAIGE for me to have a chance, but I have no doubt was the only possible way of breaking the Interesting Details of the New League has secured a three years© lease on Britan- about their ability to deliver. If the reports deadlock, the league might have become Organized With Representation in the nin Park, one of the most desirable ball about Johnson are correst he will be greatly disrupted. That this calamity was averted parks -in Canada, about one mile east of missed. Altizer, I believe, has finally struck is cause for congratulation around the cir United States and Canada. the City Hall; street cars passing the main his pace at third base, and I look for him to cuit. and side entrances, to the ball yard. Mr. toake a good showing.© 1 By Addie L. Richardson. Paige will get busy signing the players for News Notes. the Hamilton team at once and has asked Hamilton, Canada, April 1. Editor the "Sporting Life" representative to state The Springfield Club has released infielder "Sporting Life." ^Little gentlemanly Fred that he would be pleased to hear from dis LAJOIE©S POPULARITY Manny, of Chicago. erick Paige, of Penn Yan, N. Y., represent ing Hamilton; Paul B. Wreath, of New engaged ball players for all positions. Man Is Greatest Among the Frenchmen in the Dubuque fans celebrated the election of York City, representing London; John E. ager Paige has all the earmarks of a suc Tom Loftus to the presidency of the Three Murray, of Geneva, N. Y., representing cessful magnate and looks to be a base ball Old Town of New Orleans, Once the I League March 25, with a great demon Guelph; and William K. Murray, of New fighter. He© further states that he is well stration. Two bands, two dozen carriages, ark, N. J., representing Niagara Falls, N. Y.,< aware of the fact that Hamiltonians have Property of France. filled with prominent citizens, and followed are the four base ball magnates who we ©been itsed in the past, professionally, to good New Orleans, La., April 1. Editor "Sport by hundreds of fans, paraded the principal lift our -silk tiles off to to-day in recogni ball, and he intends to leave no stone un ing Life. 1 © He is one grand Frenchman. streets, shooting off fireworks and burning tion of their grand efforts in completing, at turned to have an aggregation of Inter That is Larry Lajoie. He is at last among red fire. the Waldorf Hotel in this city on Wednes national League pennant winners. Here©s his own people in the Cres President Loftus has received word from day, March 25, a new professional four- hoping. cent City. It is a known the National Board that the contracts of club base ball organization under the name THE FINANCIAL END. fact now that if you ever Umpires Settley and McGreevey had been of the International League, for which ar All games in the new International League want to find Larry in the made and they will serve the coming sea rangements were completed and the schedule will be played on the 60 and 40 per cent, forenoons or at any time son. John F. Walsh, of Chicago, and Link arranged for the season. George H. Long, basis. A capital idea and a new one as far when he has a little spare Stickney, of Montgomery, Ala., also have the clever base ball scribe of the London as Hamilton is concerned. Thus it will be time just stroll through been signed as vimpires, and Loftus will for Free Press, was elected president, William seen that the little towns will be benefited Frenchtown. The French ward contracts to the National Association K. Murray, of Niagara Falls, secretary. The financially and .will unquestionably be the section of this city is Na secretary at once. .directors are as follows: Fred Paige, Hamll- means of keeping the new league together. poleon©s delight. For there On all holidays the receipts of the entire they speak nothing but the four gates will be pooled, thus giving the Gallic language. Few can smaller cities another good "financial lift. speak anything else. So So, all in all, the four American gentlemen Larry is at home. Any who will pilot the four© clubs comprising the Napoleon Lajoie afternoon you can see him 1908 Western Association Schedule new league are to be congratulated on their strolling down Royal-st or splendid methods, and methods that should talking away like a buzz saw to some of Season Opens April 30; Closes September 22. keep the league intact until the last man is THE FRENCH MERCHANTS. out in the nintii inning on Saturday after ENID AT HOME TOPEKA AT HOME noon, Sept. 12. In drafting the schedule, They all know him and they think him a With Hutchlnson . ..- - IWnr 7 S n in W1t.li Wehh P.itv ...... Anril 3(1. Mav 1. 2. 3 very "distingue." Which is quite true. With Wichita ...... With Springfield ...... May 4, 5, 6 the directors had some difficulty in arrang But here is where you see the Cleveland ...... May 7, 8,-9, 10 ing the dates in order that Niagara Falls leader at his best. Then it is that the With Springfield ...... Mav 23, 24, 25 With Wichita ...... May 24, 25, 26 will have games there each. Sunday, which With Joplin ...... May 27, 28, 29 will be their big day. French in him seeps through from every With Topeka ...... With Oklahoma City ...... June 14. 15, 16, 17 pore. Oh! but he can talk! "Such a THE POPULATION rapidness in his talk!©© says Leibhardt. Then ...... June 26. 27. 28 With Springfield ...... July 3, 4, 4, 5 it is that those big broad shoulders shrug With Webb City ...... July 7. 8, 9 of the cities composing the International and twist and turn and there is so much League are roughly estimated at present eloquence in them. Those big mitts of his With Webb City ..... With Wiehita ...... July 20, 21. 22, 23 writing about as follows: Hamilton, 70,000; are constantly in action. Such ...... July 24, 25, 26, 27 London, 50,000; Niagara Falls, N. Y., 35,- With Joplin ...... With Oklahoma. City 000, with 15,000 more across the bridge on GRACEFUL MOTIONS With Webb City ..... With Enid ...... August 7, 8, 9 With Topeka ...... August 18, 19, 20 the Canadian side, and with the greatest he has with them. The inhabitants of With Joplin ...... August 18, 19, 20 With Wichita ...... August 21, 22, 23 floating population for a city of its size in "Frogtown," as the French section is called, With Enid ...... August 25, 26, 27 the world. Guelph is the baby city with a all flock to hear and see him. This morn With Oklahoma City ...... August 28, 29, 30 population of 18,000 and at one time paid ing he took a little bunch of the boys out With Hutchinson ...... September 14, 15, 16 With Joplin ...... September 8, 9, 10 out salaries as large as that now paid out with him. He led them to the center of V to the playejs of ijie Toronto Eastern League "Little France." Larry was soon jabber Club. ing away with several persons of Gallic ex OKLAHOMA CITY AT HOME WEBB CITY AT HOME ALL THE MANAGERS traction, and the Naps stood around helpless. With Springfield ...... Mnv 7 8. fl. 10 Berger started to talk to one in English, are now at theiJ respective cities where and he was met with a whirlwind of jab ...... May 7, 8, 9, 10 With Joplin ...... they will remain until the bands will play ...... May 23, 24, 25 and the flags wijl fly on Wednesday, May bering. Then all stole quietly away and ...... May 26, 27, 28 With Wichita ...... left Larry in his glory. Now ze French With Enid ...... 20, announcing the pleasant news that we. leader goes to Frenchtown alone. With Oklahoma City ...... June 18, 19, 20, 21 are, after an interval of eleven years, to again With Hutchinson ...... June 22. 23, 24, 25 With Joplin ...... June 26, 27, 28 be represented professionally. Manager ...... June 26, 27, 28 With Topeka \ ...... Paige will give five or six local players a ...... July 4, 4, 5 With Springfield ...... July 10, 11. 12 chance to make $ood. The following are the IRELAND NEXT ...... July 14, 15, 16 With Hutchinson ...... July 20, 21, 22, 23 ...... July 17, 18, 19 With Wichita ...... players from this city who will endeavor to ...... July 20, 21, 22, 23 With Enid ...... receive a pay check on the first and fifteenth: On Comiskey©s Visiting List, According to ...... July 24, 25, 26, 27 With Oklahoma City Outfielders Heniiessy and Stephens; catch With Topeka...... August 11, 12, 13 With Wichita ...... er Maxey, short stop Carey, pitcher Muir, the Latest Chat of the "Old Roman," With Hutchinson ...... August 21, 22, 23 first baseman Smith, all ex-member» of the With Springfield ...... August 18, 19. 20 With Oklahoma City Back From California. With Enid ...... now defunct City League. Chicago, 111., April 1. , ...... September 8, 9, 10 With Joplin ...... September 6, 7, 7 IMPORTANT TO PLAYERS. With HuU-hinson ...... September 11. 12, 13 With Springfield ...... September 8, 9, 10 president of the White Sox, returned to the With Wichita ...... September 14, 15, 16 With Topeka ...... All players writing to the various man city yesterday morning, having left his agers should address their envelopes as fol players in the South. He WICHITA AT HOME JOPLIN AT HOME lows: Manager Fred. Paige, 126 West Main brought Mrs. Comiskey, who With Hutchinson ...... April 30, May 1, 2, 3 With Springfield ...... April 30, May 1, 2, 3 Street, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada; William was taken very ill on the With Enid ...... May 4. 5, 6 With Webb City ...... May 4. 5, 6 K. Murray, Imperial Hotel, Niagara Falls, Coast, as far as St. Louis, With Oklahoma City ...... May 15, 16, 17, 18 With Topeka ...... May 15, 16, 17, 18 With Webb City ...... June G, 7, 8, 9 With Hutchinson ...... May 30, 30, 31, June 1 N. Y.; Paul B. Wreath, Savoy Hotel, Lon where she remained with With Topeka ...... June 10, 11, 12, 13 With Wichita ...... June 2, 3, 4, 5 don, Ontario, Canada; John Murray, Wel friends. The leader of the With Springfield ...... June 14, 15, 16, 17 With Enid ...... June 6, 7, 8, 9 lington Hotel, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. South Side team will stay With Joplin ...... June©18, 19, 20, 21 With Oklahoma City ...... June 10, 11, 12, 13 Umpires may reach President George H. ere now and prepare for the With Hutchinson ...... June 30, July 1, 2 With Topeka ...... June 23, 24. 25 Long, care "Free Press," London. opening of the season, but With Oklahoma City ...... July 6, 7, 8 With Topeka ...... July 3, 4, 4, 5 With Enid ...... July 9, 10, 11. 12 With Springfield ...... June 7. 8, 9 THE SCHEDULE will make a flying trip to With Webb City ...... July 28, 29, 30 With Hutchinson ...... July 14. 15. 16 Cincinnati Saturday to see ..... July 31, August 1, 2 With Wichita ...... July 17, 18, 19 calls for 100 games, and will open on May his first team play there With Springfield ...... August 4, 5, 6 With Kuid ...... July 28, 29, 30 20, with Hamilton at Niagara Falls and Lon ...... August 7. 8, 9 With Oklahoma City ...... July 31, August 1,2 against the Reds, of the Na With Wichita ...... don at Guelph. After playing two games at tional League. Comiskey With Springfield ...... August 28, 29, 30 With Hutchinson ...... August. 14. 15, 16 the Falls, the Hamilton team will jump to Chas. Comiskey pronounces the California August 31. September 1, 2 With Webb City .... AUgust 31, September 1. 2 Toronto for the Friday and Saturday of the trip one of the greatest ever With Oklahoma City ...... September 3, 4, 5 With Topeka ...... September 3, 4, 5 same week, and on the Monday, May 25, an taken by a team, and says it was a complete With Hutchinson ...... September 6, 7, 7 With Springfield ...... September 11. 12, 13 exhibition game with some star attraction success financially and every other way. He \Vitn Xopeka Sfrntember 17. 18. 19 With Enid ...... SrniternhRr 17 IS 1Q will be pulled off. Niagara Falls will be can see only the brightest prospects for the With Webb City ...... September 20, 21, 22 With Oklahoma City ...... September 20, 21, 22 the contending team in the opening games coming year, and believes the Sox have HUTCHINSON AT HOME SPRINGFIELD AT HOME here. The league has adopted the Reach enough added strength now to win the pen With Oklahoma City ...... May 11, 12. 13. 14 With Joplin ...... May 11, 12, 13, 14 ball for use in all league games. Although nant in the American League. Said he: With Enid ...... Mav 15. 16. 17. 18 With Webb City ...... May 15, 16, 17, 18 there were several applications received for "Finest trip I©ve taken in thirty years of With Wichita ...... May 19, 20, 21, 22 With Tor>eka ...... Mnv 19 9,n 91 9.9. admission to the league, it was decided to base ball experience. Ever since we left With Wichita ...... confine the circuit to four .clubs. Each club ...... June 10, 11, 12, 13 was given the privilege to book any exhibi Chicago on the night of February 29 until ...... June 14, 15, 16, 17 With Oklahoma City we left California last week, we were fed With Springfield ...... June 18, 19, 20, 21 ...... June 10, 11. 12, 13 tion games with first class clubs at any date on the fat of the land and made to feel as ...... July 4, 4, 5 With Webb City .... during the championship season, by playing though the Golden State was proud to have ...... July 6, 7, 8 With Topeka ...... the club scheduled on the day in question a us visit the Coast. Next year we will go With Oklahoma City ...... -July 10, 11, 12 With Joplln ...... double-header at its next appearance on the© ba©ck there, and will go even farther, for it ...... July 28. 29, 30 With Wichita ...... July 14. 15, 16 home grounds. With Webb City ...... July 31, August 1, 2 is practically settled that we will spend a ...... August 4, 5, 6 With Oklahoma City ...... July 28, 29, 30 week or ten days in Honolulu. That jaunt With Enid ...... will break all records for base ball training With Hutchinson ... "SPORTING LIFE" SCHEDULE. trips, and if we win the world©s champion . . ... August 28, 29, 30 With Wichita ...... With Oklahoma City .. August 31, September 1, 2 With Topeka ...... August 31. September 1, 2 ship this year the Sox will go to Ireland With Webb City .... The 1908 Edition of this Most Valuable in the fall. ______...... September 8, 9, 10 With Joplin ...... September 17, 18, 19 With Oklahoma City ...... September 17, 18, 19 Base Ball Schedule Book Now Ready With Enid ...... THE L L L LEAGUE. and Will Be Sent For 2c Stamp. One of the indices of the 1908 base ball Seems to Have Taken on a New Lease of season, "Sporting Life©s" Base Ball Sched NEWPORT NEWS. ton; Paul B. Wreath, London; John E. ule, has made its usual and welcome ap Life Since the Settlement Caused By Murray, Guelph, and William K. Murray, pearance. This famous schedule now in its fifth yearly edition has become in Tommy Loftus© Election. Manager Henry Getting Team Together Niagara Falls. dispensable to base ball lovers for the Bloomington, 111., April 4. Editor "Sport for Atlantic Association. THE CONSTITUTION reason that it conveys valuable cur ing Life." All uncertainty as to the fate and by-laws as drafted by Mr. Paige, were rent information in compact, vest-pocket of the Three Eyes League having been re Newport, R. I., April 4. Manager George form. It gives the At Home and Abroad moved, renewed activity was Henry, of the Newport team, in the new adopted. Each team must put up a deposit championship dates of all of the National shown in the various cities Atlantic Association, has begun signing his of $250 as a guarantee that it will finish League and American League clubs, official of the circuit following the players for the coming season. He has ad the season. Applications for membership averages of the players of the two major leagues, group pictures of the sixteen ma meeting in Chicago last vised the directors of the Newport Base Ball were received from other cities, but it was Tuesday. The result of that decided for the coming season to have a jor league teams as they will line up this meeting has created the live Association that he is confident he will have four-club league, and to make it larger, year, pictures of the league and club presi liest satisfaction in all a good team in line within the next ten days. probably to an eight-club league, in 1909. dents and managers, the record of winning quarters. It is doubtful if Manager Henry is still making his head The league will be affiliated with the National clubs in the entire League history, any president could have quarters in hi©s home city, Lynn, but is Association of Professional Base Ball several famous base ball poems, and much been elected who would have nevertheless looking around for material for Leagues, and players and managers will re other valuable information. Thus the pos given such universal ap a winning team for Newport. Thus far he ceive that which makes in base ball the suc sessor of one of these schedules is enabled proval as Tom Loftus. He has signed three players James O©Donnell, cess and maintenance that little word "pro instantly to setfle many questions ^that may is acceptable to the asso- of Lynn, for first base and outfield; Corbett, tection" and the new organization will be arise in the course of a season, besides keep iin.i.-i•---,--——— ciations at this end of the of East Boston, a basket ball player of a member in Class D. ing himself constantly posted, without in _, _,,, , , -f,,,. circuit as those at the north- considerable note, for short stop, and Wal convenience, as to the movements of his own Thomas J. Loftus Loftug hag numerous ter Lawson, of Lynn, for the outfield. He THE SCHEDULE favorite team and all other clubs. The book friends and admirers in central Illinois, has further advised the Newport Association favors Hamilton in almost every particular. let is well gotten up, finely illustrated, and numbered among the veteran followers of that he has his eyes on a dozen other good The Hams are scheduled to play 110 games, printed on good paper, whjch, of course, the national game. His first professional players, which are probably the overflow 60 r»t home and 50 away from home. The adds to its value. It can truthfully be said experience was in this territory, when he from the Lynn New England League team season will open on Wednesday, May 20, that on all counts is the "Sporting Life" played with Peoria in 1878, and while here this year. The Newport team will assemble and closes on Saturday, Sept. 12, but it is 1908 schedule the most convenient, accur he learned of Charles Radbourne, "Old at Newport on April 17. the intention of Manager Paige, of the ate, and comprehensive for reference ever Hoss," as he was later known to fame. It Hams, to have his players report here on prepared. The booklet will be sent free to was a coincidence that Radbourne played his ©Joe Ward and Wyatt Lee came to terms Tuesday, May 5, for a two weeks© exhibition anyone who will send a two-cent stamp to last ball for Loftus with the Cincinnati team. with Altoona during the week, leaving pitch season prior to the opening of the cham defray the postage. Address, "Sporting 4, cordial greeting awaits the new presi er Wiggs tae only hold-Alt. pionship struggle, so as to get a line on Life" Schedule Department, Philadelphia, P». SRORTIJNQ LJF?B. APRIL. i.i,. 1,908

PORTING LIFE©.© has had re THE SOUTHJ4TLARTIC LEAGUE ^BOSTON BRIEFS produced cabinet size photo types of celebrated base ball Will Open Another Campaign in Splendid Cabinet Size players and offers to send to any of its readers, by mail, S£ape All Teams Made Up at the MANY RISING YOUNG PLATERS postpaid, photos of their favor Salary Limit How They Ail Size Up. Phototypes of ite base ball players for ten (10) cents each; by the dozen one dollar Jacksonville, Via,., April 4. Editor "Sport IN EVIDENCE ($1.00), assorted or all of one kind. ing Life.©© On Monday, April 6, the South The photos are regular cabinet size (5x7% Atlantic League will open for its fifth season inches) mounted on heavy Mantello rhats and and the indications from packed carefully to insure safe delivery in every city in the circuit are The Recniit Crop More Fruitful Base Ball the mails. that it will be one of the Here is an opportunity to ornament your most successful seasons in Than Ever Before The Two room with photos of your favorite base ball the league©s history. The players at small expense. Each photo in a various managers have had separate transparent envelope to protect and their men at work for the Boston Teams Now on the Move Players... keep it clean. past two weeks and were the The following photos are now ready for gong to ring tomorrow the immediate delivery. Others will be added: clubs would be ready U> . Talk of Probable Line-up. jump in and deliver a good article of base ball. The prospects for a winning team BY J. C. MORSE. Edward Abbaticchio Louis Drill William Keister Charles Piltinger in this city were never so Charles A. Alperman Edward Dunkle William Kennedy Oliver Picketing bright as this season. The Boston, April 4. Editor "Sporting Life." Nick Altrock August Dundon Joseph J. Kelley C. W. Boyer * Never in my long experience have I heard Leon Ames John Dunleavy Frank Kitson Edward S. Plank material which Manager Mul- of so many rising young ball tossers as is John Anderson Edward Killian Maurice R. Powers laney has corraled and from which the 1908 the ease this year. It seems Charles Armbruster William Duggleby Joseph Kisslnger John Powell Scouts will be selected is the best that Harry Arndt James H. Dygert Malachi Kittredge Edward Poole ever wore the Jacksonville uniform during as if the woods are full of "Harry J. Aubre? John Kling Ambrose Puttmann them. They come upon you Malcolm Eason John Kleinow the spring. During the winter months the on all sides, extremely de Henry Batch Harry Eels John Knight Thomas Raub fans were worrying over the prospects of sirous of securing an open Joseph Bates Norman Elberfeld Edward Konetchy Frederick C. Raymer the Scouts, as Mullaney did little talking, ing. All are vouched for in James Barrett Claude Elliott Bernard Koehler William Reidy but they have come to the conclusion Charles Babb John Eubanks Otto Kruger Edward Reulbach that Jacksonville will start the coming sea the most extravagant terms. J. Barbeau John Evers R. S. Khoades It is funny, too, how many G. O. Barclay Kobert Ewing Frank Laporte Louis Bitter son with a much stronger club titan last of these chaps sail in at the Harry Barton Louis Laroy Claude Ritchey year. John C. Barry William Lauder George Hone last minute after almost all Harry Bay Frederick Falkenberj Napoleon Lajoie Claude Rossman THE VARIOUS MANAGERS. of the clubs have secured Charles Farrell Thomas Leach Clyde Robinson their complement of players William Bergen John S. Farrell Samuel Leever Frank Roth Every club in the league will be managed for the season and there is Clarence N. Beaumont Cecil Ferguson Vive A. Lindaman James Ryan by a different man from last season, except no opening for them. Almost Charles Bender Briscoe Lord Jacksonville. Mullaney is good enough for William Bernhardt Tom S. Fisher Kobert L. Lowe Ossee F. Schrtckengost us. Over at Savannah Walter Morris, who J. C. Morse every minor league club has Jacob Beckley Patrick J. Flahertjr John Lobeit Harry Schmidt its fill of players and re W. Seville Elmer FlieK has played such good ball for that club fuses to listen to the overtures of these Charles Berger William Friel George Schlei during the past two seasons, is to manage. phenoms who must bide their time. Some Fred L. Beebe Charles Fraser Carl Lundgreo Herman Sohaefer Morris is one of the most popular players of these aspirants for fame are perfectly Justin J. Bennett David L. FulU Will L. Lush Charles Schmidt who ever worked in this league. He is one willing to leave a good job for the un John Ganzel Michael J. Lynch Ralph 0. Seybold of the gingei©y kind, always fighting to win, William Bransfield Kobert S. Ganlef J. Bentley Seymour but with all of his fighting spirit he is a certainties of base ball. There is soine- Charles E. Brown Virgil Garvin William R. Marshall Albert Selbach thing about the game that fascinates them Philip Geier Sherwood Magee James Sebring gentlemanly player, he should have success and takes full possession of them so that Connie Mack W. P. Shannon with his club. Macon is to have a man new they turn aside all entreaties to keep out of David L. Brain William Gilbert Christopher Mathewson Daniel Shay to the league in the person of base ball. Statistics show that few make Albert Bridwell Norwood Gibson William Muloney James Sheckard Samuel Brown William Gleason George Slagoon Ed. Siever SMILING JOHN MALARKEY, good and many fall by the wayside. The William J. Bradlej John Malarkey James Slagle Baying was never more true that the woods Herbert Briggs Frederick Glade James McGuire John Slatterly last season manager of the Montgomery Club, are full of good ball players. The job is to James T. Burke William Goclmauer Matty Mclntyre Frank Smith of the Southern League. Malarkey is to ingle them out. It©s no easy job. Doubt- Clark Griffith Edward McFarland Alexander Smith have many of the men who played with James Casey John J. McGraw Harry Smith ,less the best ones will never come to Joseph Cantillon Daniel Green Macon last season. Wohlleben, so it has E, W. -Greminger Joseph McGlnnity Edward Smith been reported, will return to the club and light for lack of any opening. Wirt V. Cannell Myron Grimshaw John J. McCloskey Homer Smoot © ON THE MOVE. © James J. Callahan Michael Grady Harry Mclntyre Frank Sparks will hold down his old position, first base. George Carey 1). L. McGarm George Stone Prank Rhoten will play second, but short- Meanwhile the stakes have been pulled P. J. Carney Edward Hanlon John McCarthy Harry Steinfeldt stop and third will be filled by newcomers. up at both camps of the local clubs and the Charles C. Carr Charles Hall Barry McCormick Samuel Straug Murdock, Stinson and probably Bob Hous bouts preliminary to the opening contests Joseph Cassidy Frederick T. Hartsd Mike MeCormick Louis Castro Edgar Halm Charles McFarland George Stovall ton, will form the outfield, which should are being played. Everybody is speculating Jack Chesbro Harry Hart Louis McAllister Jesse Stovall prove one of the strongest in the circuit. how the teams will show up this year. The Frank Chance Joseph Harris Herman McFarland J. B. Stanley line-up of the Boston Nationals is not much Harold Chase Roy A. Hartzell John McFetrldge William D. Sullivan THE MACON TEAM changed from that of last season. Brain Walter Clarkson James Hackett James ]{. MeAleer William Sudhoff will bear watchijig throughout the entire is still a hold-out and it is wholly up Fred Clarlse William HallmaB John Menefee Joseph Sugden Otis Clymer Richard Harley lioscoe Miller season. Jack Robinson has decided to play to him to get in line or keep off the line. Justin J. Clarke Charles Harper William Milligan John Taylor ball again this season. Some time ago he There will be no shillying-shallying this year. William Clarke Frank Halm Fred Mitchell Luther H. Taylor went into the electrical business in Macon Ernest Courtney Weldon Henley Lee Tannehill If Brain has delivered his ultimatum, then Patrick J. Aloran and stated positively that he would not play so has the club, for it looks very much as Frank J. Corridon J. E. Heidrick Charles Moran any more ball. A party from Macon was if the club could get along without him Andrew Coakley C. Hemyhill John Morrlssey Fred Tenney Tyrus W. Cobb Otto Hess Eugene Moriarity Roy .Thomas seen yesterday, from whom it was learned this season if need be. Brain ought to have William Coughlln 3©Mward Heydon John Thoney that Jack had withdrawn from the ranks of been thankful that the club continued the James J. Colllna Charles Hickman Michael Mowrey Ira Thomas the "hold-outs" and would positively wear handsome contract he had last season, for Edward Collins Homer Hillebrand Joseph B. Tinker John J. Murray John Towtisend the Macon uniform again. Robinsqn was a had he suffered a cut he would not have William Conroy William Hinehmaa former Jacksonville player and he has many had any kick coming. I imagine that Brain W. W. Congalton Harry Hinehmau Daniel F. Murphy Terrence Turner Thomas W. Corcoran Hunter Hill William J. Murray friends here who will be glad to know that has great consideration for President Dovey, Richard Cooley George Howard Robert Unglaub he will be seen on the local grounds after at least. If I i©ors-et mo not he expressed Samuel Crawford Arthur Hofman Daniel Nuedham G. Van Haltren the opening of the circuit. himself that Way many a time during last Monte Cross Arthur Hoelskoetter Joseph Xealon Fred Veil season, but it stems tuat feeling must have Louis Criger William Hogg Eustace J. Newton Ernest Vinson AUGUSTA©S PROSPECTS. Lafayette N. Cross Daniel Hoirman Simon Nicholls dissipated with the distance that estranged J. Cronin Harry Howell Harry Niles Hans Wayner The Augusta team, managed by Charley him from these scenes, for up went his Charles Currie William Holmes George Xill George Edward Waddell Dexter, is practically an unknown quantity. price. As much right if not a deal more Thomas Daly John If. Hummell Peter Xoonan Edward A. \Vitlsh Some few of last season©s men will be with had Clarence Beaumont to boost the figures George Dayis Thomas Hug©ies Robert Wallace the club, among them Heinie Bush, Johnny John Ilulseman Peter O©Brien J. Warner on Mr. Dovey, or Claude Ritchey, in which Harry Davis John U©Bricu Bierman, Tom Carson, Chief * Bender, the case Mr. Dovey would have been in a fine William Dahlen Jay Hushes Jacob \\eirner Rudolph HulswiU John O©Connor Arthur Weaver Indian, and one or two others. Manager fix indeed. Meanwhile James Delehanty Reuben Oldiing Dexter, who played in the outfield last Charles Dexter Berthold. Hustings G.. Harry White Miller Hugaius Charles O©Leary Kobert Wicker season with Savannah, will play first base. YOUNG SWEENEY Arthur Devlin John .1. O©Xeil William Diueen Howard Wilson has tried Brain©s former position and ac Frank I shell M. .1. O©Neil Victor Willis COLUMBIA CHEER. Frank Dillon Albert Ortli cording to all accounts has done very well Charles Dooin George WiJtse The prospects in Columbia appear to be Harry Jacobssn Orville Overall Edgar U©illetts indeed. Sweeney is no experiment. He Michael Dbolin .lames; Jackson Frank Owens very bright. If ever a town deserved a win is a natural ball tosser and handles himself Michael Donlin Fred Jacklitsch James Williams ning team it is the residents of that burg. with the utmost ease and confidence. He Harry Uolan Hugh .lennings Frederick Parent George Winters Patrick J. Douovan Charles Jones Case Patteii Frederick Wllhehn Not since the opening of the league, four will make good all right there need be no August Jjorner Thomas Jones Richard Padden Otto Williams seasons ago, have the Columbia people had question at all as to that. He has the William Donovan Fielder Jones James Pa.storious Harry Wolverton a representative team. The club owne©rs al pluck and the nerve and is in the game at J. ("Jiggs") Donohue Frederick Payna wmiam Wolfe David Jones R. Wood ways did what they could towards, getting ©all junctures. He will have Boston by the P. A. Dougherty Oscar Jones Roy Patterson good players, spending their money freely, ears or I mistake my man very much Joe Doyle Adrian Josa Heiny Peitz Eugene Wright John DobbS Tim Jordan Barney I©elty but there was always something wrong with indeed. Joe Kelley has been throwing Frank PfeilTer Jossah Yeager the team. Individually the Game Cocks al himself into the work in Augusta in a way Frank Donohue Otto Jordan Irving Young J. W. Downs John Piiester Denton Young ways played good ball, but as a team there that certainly delighted President Dovey. Thomas Doran Michael Kahoe William Phillipps was always something lacking. Maybe it "Kel.©© did not spare himself in the least William Douglas Robert Keefe Charles Phillippe David Zearfoss was due to the managers themselves. This in Augusta and the example he set was not John Doyle William Keeler Edward Phejps Charles Dimmer season Winn Clark is to manage the Chicks. lost on his men. Unfortunately an extra THE ABOVE IS OUR COMPLETE LIST. WE HAVE NO OTHERS Clark is a good second baseman who played ordinary amount of unfavorable weather in the Virginia League last season and from was encountered in Augusta and conse advance notices he is a good man. quently there was not the benefit secured ronto received in return for him. Taking enough for all contingencies, but the interest MEANEY, AT CHARLESTON. that would ordinarily be the case. At that the human live stock and cash I believe in Kelley©s bunch is so great this year that it wasn©t such a bad March to practice up the transaction ran considerably into five something had to be done. Inordinately large Charleston, which won the pennant last this way. The Harvard boys got out in figures pretty good for these days but seating capacity was not necessary "in the season under the managership of Wilson the open under coach Louis Pieper earlier John I. Taylor allows no one to outstrip him 50-cent days of the game and there was Matthews, is to be managed by Pat Meaney. than I can remember for a long time and when it comes down to getting a ball a chance to make big money. Perhaps the The Gulls, like Augusta, are to have several got some very valuable practice. With good player, and he would rather overshoot the triumvirate of old did not coin money in new faces. Manager Meaney has had the weather on the road the boys can easily mark than have any more Stones get away those days. Perhaps those days are to men together for three weeks and according atone for the time that was lost. from him. Thoney is sure to hold down return The indications are such and the to the Charleston papers the club has been FRANCIS EATON, left. McHale has been making good and fans look for George Dov<*y to show a showing up well. Tiie league season opens is slated for the center field position, and handsome balance by the close of the season. on Monday, April 6, and closes August 22. of the "Record," was the only one of this leaves it with Gessler to hold down Many are of the opinion that the season is the correspondents who shifted camps and right field. Not a very bad trio that and SPOKES FROM THE HUB. too short and that it should run until Labor therefore the only one who writes under- all in minor leagues last season, strange to John Dovey, John Marsh (Tony) and Day. Savannah opens at Jacksonville, Ma standingly on the work of the two clubs. say. Frank Farrell maintains that Laporte Dick Gilmore constitute a committee of con at Augusta and Columbia at Charleston. Frank expressed himself as highly pleased will make a mighty good man for the three at the National headquarters that holds with the way the Kelley team showed up. Americans and stoutly asserts that the player The lovers of the game in this city have daily council. Perhaps there is something TANNEHILL©S TROUBLE. been kept mighty well posted on the work will cause doing when that bunch gets their heads to of the two clubs, for almost every move has FERRIS TO BE FORGOTTEN.. gether. The Great Southpaw©s Arm Said to Be© been bulletined. The "American" played I asked Hugh McBreen the other day, up the two camps by printing a likeness Laporte will not lack for rooters and is "How about the Atlantic?" but he was Wrong Again. of the two war correspondents on its staff sure to get a splendid reception when he so busy with a thousand and one things makes his first appearance here in a Boston connected with the American opening that Manager McGuire, of the Boston Ameri Mitchell and Ross in every issue and there cans, is bitterly disappointed over the fact was scarcely a move chronicled that did uniform. Lord has been showing to very he did not have time to expatiate on any good advantage and ought to give a good thing else. I am told the invitations for that TannehilTs once great left arm haa not find its way on the wire, while the gone wrong again, and it looks very much way a trip from one city to another was account of himself. He is a good wide the American opening are something very awake ball player. -There is not doubt Dea fine. as though Jesse had just about reached the depicted reminded one of the trip of an con Jim McGuire is very much beloved of end of his big league career. His arm army in war times. The papers certainly his men and that they will not -leave a Some opening ought to be provided for went bad a few days ago, and although did themselves proud on the trip and all o"f stone upturned to make a good showing. the veteran , formerly of the every sort of treatment has been used, it the boys contributed most interesting mat Athletics and old Phillies. George is a good continues to grow worse. As a final re ter. Talk about your ball towns. Show me The Deacon knows the game all right and umpire there are lots worse and he would one that has sent the number of newspaper he knows men, too, and how to get the fit in finely in some league. Perhaps this source McGuire, upon the advice of a spe men South that Boston has done this most out of them. President John I. T?aylor will meet the eye of some secretary or cialist, has ordered Jesse to Hot Springs, spring and show me near the amount of lias every confidence in the Deacon and president who can make good use of ©him. where he will remain resting until the regu stuff that has been sent home. Really feels sure that he will make an excellent George makes his headquarters .at Tom lar season begins. Should he fail to com* showing in the season there is before us. McCarthy©s bowling alleys on Washington into shape by that time, Burchall will un some writers would send more about the doubtedly be Boston©s mainstay as far as Boston Club in one day than was wired all PARK IMPROVEMENTS. street, where he can be addressed. the New York papers about their clubs. left-handers go, this coming season. Bos The ground has been broken at the Na The National League headquarters have ton "Globe."© McGUIRE©S MEN. © been further embellished by a framed tional League grounds for the new stands photograph of President Pulliam. It©s a It looks mightily as if the local Americans in deep center and will be .easily in readi beauty. Pitcher Fraser. of the Cubs, owns a twenty-acre would have a mighty fast outfield. The ness for the opening. This will be the plantation in Cuba on which lie will raise oranges. much-heralded Thoney at last made his ap first time that any extra seating capacity has Loyalty to his teammate. Mr. Slagle, has inspired the Cuban planter to sign a contract by the terms pearance. Thoney was all right all he ever been arranged in this section of the Harrisburg has purchased catcher Joe ef which llr. Siagle will .grind the oranges iii Ma wanted -was a part of the fortune that To- ield. The ground has been generally large Knotts from Worcester. buckwheat mill at Wortnville, Fa, 190S 13

that looked like a boxing glove with large nails jutting out of -the. palms and con cluded that hewould take a chance on the CHICAGO CHEER common brand of ball-kicks, reserving some of his specials for street and house wear. The shoes he wears on the street, therefore, are something fearful and wonderful. They THE DOINGS OF THE LOCALS look like a piate of mushrooms inferiorly bunched, but the fans won©t care so long IN TRAINING. as Frank is able to play his game. Outside ONLY ONE of a few bunged fingers, knees and appetites, THE CUBS Pitcher Frank Smith Again Talks are thriving. They are happy as larks, and laugh at the possibility of any other club©s taking away their laurels for the season. BASE BALL GUIDE of Leaving the White Sox It will be the same old line-up, too the youngsters seem to have no chance of stick Reulbach©s Old Weakness Again ing. Both the young catchers are rather disappointing; the young pitchers are good Published This Season That men, but need development, and Elstpn, the Manifest Notes and^Gossip* junior outfielder, has already been given to Contains All Base Ball Records . That sturdy old-timer has quite a clever team at Montgomery and BY W. A. PHELON. Elston will make it materially stronger. Chicago, April 4. Editor "Sporting Life." LOFTUS© LUCK. South Side fans are all torn up over the Everybody was delighted to hear of the report that Frank Smith, like his dis election of Tom Loftus genial, joshing Tom tinguished friend, Hans Wag to the presidency of the Three I. League. ner, intends to take a year©s Tom will make a great president and© will lay-off from the national salve that specially scrappy and ferocious THE REACH GUIDE game. Should this be true set of minor magnates into good-natured and Is the Best Buy One the Sox would get a violent cherubic behavior. For many hours the setback in the pennant race Three I. men warred and scrapped. They and Be Convinced and base ball would lose took ballot after ballot, and the result was another unique performer. always the same 4 to 4. Finally somebody Smith, it is reported, wants suggested the name of Tom Loftus. That to quit the game for a year was sufficient. Like a flash everybody simply because he has a warmed up. Everyone shook hands with his1 . IT IS COMPLETE chance to tour Europe free neighbor and Tom©s election went through of charge. The big fellow©s with a whoop. It was suggested that pos mother, who is rich, wants sibly Tom couldn©t or wouldn©t take the W. A. Phelon to take Frank, Mrs. Frank, job, but a wise magnate remarked that Tom PRICE 10 CENTS and Frank, Jr., through the was never known to refuse anything he continent, and will pay all expenses if the could get. He accepted quickly when noti family will accompany her. Naturally, this fied that they wanted him, and peace reigned is a tempting proposition. Smith has long over the Three I., while one of the jolliest AT ALL DEALERS OR SEND TO yearned to see Rome, Paris and London. fellows in base ball rushed back into the On training -trips and exhibition barnstorms limelight of the game. he has stopped off in Rome, Ga., Paris, Ky., and London, Ont., but was soon convinced GENERAL LAUGHTER A. J. REACH COMPANY that they were not the real and genuine pervades local base ball headquarters over places whereof, he had the skirmish between Jimmy Callahan and 1531 Palmer Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Garry Herrmann. Jim was having loads of SEEN THE PICTURES. fun down in Texas training with Minne Hence he wants to travel and see all these apolis when Garry notified the Minnies not far-famed spots, while Smith, Jr., is wildly to play with or against him, as he was an WRITE FOR FREE BASE BALL STORY. anxious to pop the Czar with a bean-shooter. outlaw of the Jesse James variety. Jim at All of the Sox, who have the pennant bee once wired Garry whether he was allowed wildly buzzing and count on Smith as a to eat, breathe and live, but Garry made no valuable aid, are trying to dissuade him, but response. Only a few days more to wait! the lure of the old world is pulling him The good times are surely coming! powerfully. Smith is one of the strongest, sturdiest and gamest pitchers in the busi pictures. No guesswork about who the play Last year in 122 games he made 114 hits, ness; and a consistent, steady, winner. With ers are. Each one posed specially for these or nearly a hit to a game. He fielded at the return of Owen and Altrock to winning groups. Following is the list of"1 1907 group third for .926. form the Sox seemed to have an invincible Adopts a Six-Club Schedule For the 1908 pictures of the major and minor clubs; a Several changes have been made in the pitching staff for 1908, but the departure of Campaign. copy of either will be sent to any address schedule of the New England since the Smith would rip a hole big enough to drive for five two-cent stamps: Allentown, March 24. President J. W. first publication. Lynn plays at Lowell June a wagon through. Comiskey can be depend MAJOR LEAGUE?. 30 instead of June 29, and two dates have ed to use every effort towards Smith©s re Dobbins today announced the Atlantic League schedule for this season, the first games Chicago Club. National League champions for been added, September 16 and 17. On the tention, and the Chances are largely in 1908; also world©s champions. former date Lynn plays at Haverhill, and favor of his postponing his European journey being scheduled for May 6, with Allentown Detroit Club. American League champions for 1908. Lawrence will play at Haverhill, September till October. at Easton, Shamokin at Mount Carmel, and 1©ittsbure Club, of 1907, National League. 17. New Bedford plays at Lawrence June Hazleton at Pottsville. The schedule is as Athletic Club of 1907, American League. 24 and 25, instead of a double-header June FINE WORK. follows: Philadelphia Club of 1907. National League. Chicago Club of 1907, American League. 24. Worcester has shifted a game at Lynn The Sox, up to the time that Smith an- Allentown at Easton May 6, 20, 30, (P M.); New York Club of 1907, National League. from August 14 to August 1. . nounced his intention of quitting, were June 8, 10, 17; July 4 (A. M.), 23; August 5, Cleveland Club of 1907, American League. fairly booming along. They have whipped 15, 19; September 7 (P. M.). Brooidyn Club of 1907. National League. the re-organized infield into grand con Allentowu at Pottsville May 17, 18; June 7, 28, New York Club of 1907, American Le.igue. Easton Contracts Announced. dition and the pitching staff has shown 29; July 12, 13; August 2, 3, 23, 24; September 6. Cincinnati Club of 1907, National League. Easton, Pa., April 4. Larry Sutton, man Allentown at Shamokin May JO, 11, 31; .Tun; 14, St Louis Club of 1907, American League. ager of the Easton team in the Atlantic itself perfection. © Altrock and Owen seem 22; July 5, G. 26, 27; August 16, 17; September 2. Boston Club of 1907. National League. to have everything that used to be in their Allentown at Mount Carmel May 12, 13, 24, 25; Boston Club of 1907. American League. League, this afternoon announced the. fol repertoire. They have speed as great as June 21, 30; July 19, 2©j. 23; August 9. 10, HO. St. Louis Club of 1907, National League. lowing players signed: Catchers, Sullivan, .ever, fine control and the best of intentions Allentown at Hazleton May 28. 27; June 15, 16; Providence, R. I.; Klock, Seneca Falls, N. a good combination. The work of the in July 7, 8, 21; August 6, 7. 25, 31; September 1. MINOR LEAGUIJS. Y.; pitchers, Hayes, Newark, N. J., right field is a sweet thing to see. Taiinehill, Easton at Allentowa May 7, 11). MO (A. M.); Toronto Club t>f 1907. Eastern League. hander; Clarkwell, Jersey City, right hand- June 9, 18; July 4 (P. M.), 24, 25; August 4, 18; Columbus Club of 1907. American Association. er; Wehrell, Paterson, N. J., southpaw; agile as a cat, has entirely recovered from September 7 (A. M.). 8. Williamsport Club of 1907, Tri-State League. the crippled leg of last season and never Easton at Pottsville May 10, 11, 31; June 14, - Albany Club of 1907. New York League. first base, Wall, Ogdensburg, N. Y.; second showed to better advantage than now. Da- 22; July 5. G. 21, 26; August 1C, 17, 31. Hoivoke Club of 1907. Connecticut League. base, Zimmerman, Newark; shortstop, Con- Easton at Shamohin May 24, 25; June 15, 16. 21; nelly, Rochester; third base, Nugent, Utica ; vis has not only taken kindly to second July 13, 19. 20; August 9, 10, 25, 30. Atlanta Club of 1907. Southern League. base, but is actually so limber that he Easton at Mount Carmel May 17. 18: June 7. Norfolk Club of 1907, Virginia League. left field, Tydeman, Camden, N. J.; center steals a base every afternoon. Parent is 22. 28; July 7. 8. 12: August 2. 3. 23: September 6. field, Carr, Seneca Falls, N. Y.; right field, all over the infield. He is the same© great ., Easton at Haak©ton May 12. 13; June 11. 12. 29, A WAGNER CUP Yerkes, Philadelphia. shortstop that helped win so many honors 30; July 27, 28; August 13, 14, 24; September 4. Pottsville at Allentown May 14. 15: June 5. 6, for Boston, and his batting against the 23. 24; July 17. 18; August 1, 13. 22: September 3. Presented By President Piilliam to a Big Southern pitchers has been something won- Pottsville at Easton .May 10. 27, 28; June 19, 20; derful. The incomparable Donohue, of course, July 10. 11; August 8. 11, 12; September 1, 2. Metropolitan League. is as fast as ever, making those gorgeous Pottsville at Shamoyn May 20. 21: June 10, 11, and .incomparable stops to the great delight 3(y; July 7. 8. 28. 29; August (J, 7. 14. New York, April 4. "I consider Hans of the Southern natives. The fans are Pottsville at Mount Cunuel May 26. June 1, 2, Wagner the greatest base ball player yet 15. 1C; July 1, 2, 16. 27; August 5, IS. 27. produced in the professional leagues, and I watching the work of Pottsville at Haxelton May 8. 9, 22. 23; May 30 (P. M.); June 13. 27; July 4 (A. M.), 25; wish to perpetuate his name in the form of THE SOX SECONDS August 15. 19; September 7 (A. M.). a cup,©© said Harry C. Pulliam, president of closely in hopes that a couple of valuable Shamokin at Allentown May 16, June 1. 2. 19. the National League, in presenting a trophy aids will-be developed for the regular team. 20; July 1, 2. 1(1. 11; August 2©.», 21; September *- to be competed for by the Interborough Base Shamokin at Easton May 8. 9. 22, 23:©June 3, Ball League, a local organization. This Osteen and Purtell are showing good :class 13, 27; July 15. Hi; August 1. 2(j, 27. both of them,. Lejeune, the big fellow who Shamokin at Pottsville May 12. ]3; June 8. 9. t-roph©y, known as the "Hans Wagner" cup, Ball Guide throws.:so far, has developed a great "batting 25, 20: July 22. 30. 31; August. 28. *'•>'* Stmternber 5. must be won three seasons in succession be Edited by ^ Containing the New streak and it is possible--that© he may be Shaniokiri at" Mount Oannel May 6. 27. 30 (A fore it becomes the property of any in . the f OT Rules; pictures of recalled- from the minors before the season M.); Ju:ie .23. 29; July 4 (A. M.). 24; August 12, dividual team. The Interborough League is "Father of Base i n i\n all the leading teams 19. I!!;© September 3. 7 (A M.j. . composed of eight teams from the four large Ball." lUilX "i the major and advances very far. The young pitchers Shamokin at Tlazleton May IS. 19;,June 5. 6. THE BEST GUIDE loUO minor leagues. as have not shown enough ©form to -make it IS: July 9. 17. 18: August-4,-5. 8. 22. © boroughs of the city. EVER PUBLISHED. well as individual really worth while to keep them. They will© Mount Civrmel at . Allentown May- 8. ! action pictures of prominent players. The World©s doubtless be given a chance to work in the Juno 12. 13.- 27: July 30. 31; August -8. 28, 29. WESTERN ASSOCIATION NEWS. Championship, 1907: complete review of the. year In smaller leagues where they can be watched Mount .O.nnel at Kastoii May 14. 15.; June 5. 6. the National, American and all minor leagues; All- 25. 2G; July 17. 18. 29: August 0, 22; Sept-ember 5. America selections; schedules; averages and inter and brought back in case of need. Of Mount CaVmel at Pottsville May 19; June 3, The veteran infielder, Gus Alberts, is now esting base ball data, found only in Spalding©s Guide. course, if Smith really quits one of the 4. 17. 18;-July 9, 14, 15©; August .4, 25,. 26; Sep ground-keeper of the Barth?sville ball park. younger men will be brought - in to fill tember 4. Manager Fillman, of Joplin, has turned THE ORIGIN OF BASE BALL SETTLED. his shoes. Mount Carmel at Shamokin May 7. 28. 30 (P. The decision of the Base Ball Commission pub M.): June 24; July 4 (P. M.). 21, 25; August 11, outfielder Johnson Roberts over to the lola lished exclusively in the Spalding Guide.__ WILD EDDIE. 13. 14: September 1, 7 (P. M.). Club, of the O.-A.-K. League. Mount Carmel at Hazleton Miy 16, 20; June 8. General laughter was heard all over Chi 9. 19. 20; July 10, 11, 22; August 1, 21; Septem Third baseman "Wee" Willie Weller, who cago when the box score of Friday©s game ber 8. is a former Indian player, has reported to "How We Won The showed in the act of break Hazleton at Allentown May 28; June 3, 4, 25, 26; Manager McConnell at Oklahoma City. Wel World©s ing his own record. Not in percentage of July 15. 16, 29: August 11, 12. 26: September 5. ler played with Dallas, in the Texas League, wins; not in or hitless games Hazleton at, Easton June 1, 2, 23, 24; July 1, 2, last season. Championship" oh, nay. In wild pitches, that was all. In 14. 30. 31; August 27. 28, 29. five innings Ed gave seven passes and had Hazleton at Pottsville May 6. 7. 24 (A. M.) The work on the new base ball park at June 21: July 4 (P. M.), 19. 20; August 9. 10, 30: Bnid is progressing. The park when com As told by the "Cuba" two wild pitches, which is surely progress Scntember 7 (P M.). in signed articles by all ing extensively. Possibly if Ed is allowed Hazleton at Shamokin May 14, 15. 17: June 7. pleted, it is said, will be one of the best the players. to pitch every day during the spring train 18. 28:©©.Tu!y 12: August 2. 3. 18. 23; September C. in ©the league. Manager Kimrnel, of the ing he will worV that wildness out of his Hazleton at Mount Carmel May -10. 11. 21. 31; tfinid team, expects to have the new park Pitcher June 14: July 5, 6, 13, 26; August 16, 17, Sep ready for his players to report by April 8. system. It would be much better to have tember 2. Mordecai Brown him go wild risht now and use up all The "Bnid team is handicapped by getting the bases on balls than later in the game. into the race so late in the year. says: Many suggestions have been sent in by the WORTH HAVING. "Never more confident fans who are anxious to get Ed tamed down. NEW ENGLAND NEWS. of victory in my life. One bright thinker figures that Edward I almost made a hit in should be allowed to pitch at a red mark, Group Pictures of All Major League Teams my three times at bat. Pitcher Coffee, formerly of Lynn, has Etc., etc. drawn beyond the plate at a distance of and Many Minor League Champion signed with Fall River. eight feet. By pitching at this mark some Read it in full in the Spalding Guide. of them would doubtless pass over the pan, Teams of Last Season. First baseman Harry O©Hagan, just re and thus he could ge©t a few strikes on the covered, from an appendicitis operation, has PRICE 1O CENTS. During the. past ..winter "Sporting Life©© signed "a Lynn contract. tatter. Another fan suggests that. Ed pitch Base Ball managers and players should send for a at two plates instead of .one. He . could published, a series of group pictures com ..West, the .new outfielder of the Lynn copy of Spalding©8 . Base Ball Catalogue, containing h.url at the two plates so arranged ..that prising-all of the majo.r league teams of 1907 Club, played fast ball for the Medicine Hat pictures and prices of all the new goods for this year. and the. leading .champion minor -league Club, in the Canadian League, last season. the batter would stand between them: and teams. For the benefit of our readers who after he grew accustomed to the pair could The Fall River Club has signed outfielder /I. 6. SPALDiMG & BROS. narrow his range down to one. desire to frame .these pictures, we have had same printed on heavy plate .paper, size 13x Powan, of Freeland, Pa.; and third baseman New York Washington Kansas City CHANCE©S RETURN. 14 inches, a copy of any one of which, will Michael Jacobs, late of Hudson and Mc- Buffalo New Orleans St. Louis Keesport. Syracuse Chicago s^n Francisco Frank Chance is back in uniform, with be sent postpaid to >any address securely Boston Cleveland Denver special shoes of several kinds. He tried wrapped in mailing tube for five .two-cent Roth, drafted by Lynn from the Cotton Pittsburg Detroit Minneapolis out the . curiorsly shitted base ball shoes stamps. Particular attention is called to States League to play the infield, is con Baltimore Cincinnati Montreal built for him by a CMcago cobbler shoes the clearness and brightness of our framing sidered in Detroit as a star third sacker. Philadelphia Canada SRORTIIVG

out with the regulars and playing ball for all there is in him. ^ BROOKLYN BITS THE REGULARS have had to play ball. That celebrated team All of the Teams Braced Up With Strong of Louis Ritter©s, known as the "Yani- Players, Many of Major League Calibre gans," looked as if it might clean up every BASE BALL A BOON TO THE thing in Florida. In the long run we would Latest News of the Clubs and Players. have to count on the regulars finishing in NEWSPAPERS. the lead, but when it comes to spring- By Francis C. Richter. truck Ritter is there with the first young The Southern League will open its eighth onions. His players appear to be afraid of nothing and willing to tackle anything. consecutive championship race on April 14, "In the Good Old Summer Time** "There will be no fault to find with the with a schedule running to Sept. 19 in form of the kids when I get through with clusive. The teams have all been strength them,©© said the catcher. "We can go ened with new and no© "" players, and some .Cheering News and News of some and we will go faster. When I turn The favorite with my team over to it will be with new managers; an nother close and all the leading men in the Saperbas Some Young one of the fastest in the big league. If the exciting race is confides uticipated. umpires were any good we wauld have the the profession is Claf- regulars beaten a block. They©ve been From Kavanaugh©s Home.. lin©s base-ball shoe Players Who Look Very Good* throwing it into .us because they are afraid » the result of 26 years© of us." Little Rock, Ark., April 4. Editor "Sport ing Life." The Boston Americans con 9 experience in making BY JOHN B. POSTER. PATTEE LOOKS GOOD. cluded their spring practice here on the base-ball shoes along Brooklyn, N. Y., April 6. Editor "Sport The good work which is being done by 25th, by winning an eleven- Pattee has had cheering influence on P. J. inning contest with Finn©s eminently practical lines, ing Life." A little dab of spring whiffed Donovan. He doesn©t worry so much over pennant aspirants. The based on suggestions into Brooklyn just the other week. There his infield as he did. All the winter he was bright particular star was from the cleverest men was enough of it to cause thinking of the dire things that might hap Thoney, who joined the Red one to envy those fortunate pen if Alperman should not be able to play Sox this week, his batting on the diamond. chaps who have been in the his best this year, or if he should be in and base running being of South and in the Southwest jured again and be compelled to lay off for the brilliant sort. It must Sprinter $7.50 training for the base ball some time. Pattee was thought to oe good, have done President Taylor season. It brought forth but he is a little better than had been an and McGuire good to see the every schoolboy in the city. ticipated. The question is why" he did not way he handled the willow. Professional $S The proud owner of a base come to Brooklyn last year. Probably it The veteran scribe, Tim ball left over from last year was a question of salary. The Brooklyn Murnane, sees nothing but Minor League $3-50 or purchased with the winter management never has been very quick to Little Rock in the fight for OROERIXG BV MAIL - savings of this year was the throw large salaries in the way of cinn the pennant. Triss Speak- send size and width of king among his fellows. He YOUNG PLAYERS, Mnn er and "Dolly" Stark are street boot, also outline could be captain of the sure of berths in the outfield. Mannion is of foot drawn on paper. nine, pitcher, catcher, any although it is growing better all the time playing a brilliant game at short, and Con thing that he desired, merely and promises to do better next year if the Fit g-uaranteed. Remit John B. Foster team does much this year. The new player nors, at first base, will satisfy the most with order and save C. that the ball was brought captious as soon as he gets acclimated. O. D. Charges. forth upon the play ground, and his com is good at second. For that matter he was Page has not yet reported for duty, though panions were privileged to take part with good long before Brooklyn got him. He was one of the most valuable men who ever held transportation has been sent him. He is WRITE FOR BOOKLET. him in a game. Before the bulletin boards holding out for better terms. The Detroit of the newspapers there gathered not only down a position on the nine of Brown Uni Waldo M. Claflin, versity, and in the past Brown has sent some team arrived on March 24 for two or three the customary crowd of idle gossips, but weeks© stay, bringing with them the erst those who felt the infection of the very good ball players to the market. For ; "/© I I07ChestnutSt. example look at Fred Tenney, "Dave" Fultz, while recalcitrant, Ty Cobb, and, no doubt, "Billy"© Lauder and others that might be all the fans will journey to the park to see Phi!a.,Pa. mentioned. If Pattee is up to the standard his work in to-day©s game with the local in their systems and trusted-for a peep at of any of those men he will be of much team. Of course, we must all overlook the Borne kind of base ball news. It is most help to the Brooklyns this yea- in their post-season championship series, when the astonishing to note the difference between laudable ambition to get out of the second mighty Cobb disappointed his admirers. the attention paid to winter bulletins and division and stick their noses high in the Many improvements have been made at the ummer bulletins. Once upon a time there air where they can see how the world looks park, one of which was bringing in the was a foolish newspaper manager who ar center field fence twenty feet. gued that it wasn©t worth while to pay to the Cubs. It was usually conceded that much attention to base ball because there Pattee wasn©t much with the bat. He was no money in it for the newspaper. whangs the ball hard enough at practice in The Champions© Outlook. "They should pay for every inch of space Florida and if he bats two-thirds as well in the regular games as he does in the spring Atlanta, Ga., April 3. Manager Billy er; Cornell, Heilman, shortstop; Columbia, they get," said he. "The public doesn©t series he should be able to hold his own Smith, of Atlanta, has been .sending his men Young, catcher; Dartmouth, Glaze, pitcher; care whether it is in the newspapers or not." through the hurdles, at a lively gait since Brown, Raymond, catcher; Pennsylvania It is reported in New York that one of the fairly well when it comes to real ball playing the middle of the month. their reporting, a few weeks State College, Cree, shortstop; Lafayette, principal Boston morning newspapers has ago, and both manager and Peters, first base; Wesleyan, Smith, first a business manager who is working now on ANOTHER GOOD ONE. fans are greatly pleased at base; Williams, Harmon, first base; Tufts, that theory and the paper looks the part. Gathering opinion from what is wiitten the way the players are Atwood, catcher; Amherst, Palmer, first A DEMONSTRATION. of the players in the South it would seem showing up. Atlanta de base; Holy Cross, Barry, shortstop; George t^at Hunter is likely to make .1 fine ball feated New York in the first town, Simons, center field; Massachusetts This is merely a diversion. To get back player for Brooklyn after he has been well game of the series, but since Aggies, Cobb, pitcher; Villanova, Savage, to the other end of the story. It was worked out in a minor league. He is a iropped four, so Griffith and third base. suggested to the business manager that pitcher. At least he is supposed to be one. his men do not feel very one of the best ways in order to test the but like so many other ball players who a>-e badly about it. Atlanta also advisability of base ball news for a news regularly in the business it may be ;hat walloped Macon three COMPETITION GOOD. paper was to keep a census of the busiest ho bas twisted his dates as to w;;at he is straight and defeated the week in December and the newsiest week, best fitted to do. Instead of being a jjitc-her world©s champion "Cubs." and compare it with the busiest in June or it is possible that he is likely to become a At present it looks like Mc- No Harm to Local Rivalry Where the July. Which was to be done. The circu polished outfielder and if that sho-aH be the W. A. Smith Murray, from the Texas lation manager was called and instructed case it would not hurt the Brooklyn Clr.b in League and Philbin, bought Clubs Dwell Together Under the Na to have one of his assistants count the the leitSl. You irjoyv it is a r.vorite fad by Smith from* the Nationals, will be the tional Agreement. passersby who stopped to read the bulle foi ball players to think that they ara pitch catchers. Philbin has been dissatisfied, and tins in December and then those who read ers, only to ascertain in the long run that asked for his release, but will doubtless be Little Rock, Ark., April 5. Editor "Sport the bulletins in July. they are expert outfielders and good for here when the bell is sounded. In the box ing- Life." When asked to state the posi >TWhat©s the use of doing such a darned just twice the career, so far as yen©s ,t©o, Smith has some eleven pitchers at work tion he would assume in the event Cotton fool tiling as that?" said he. "Anybody in the major leagues. In the practice games and all are showing nice trim. It looks, States League teams at with half an eye knows that there are about in the South Hunter has shown that he however, as if his staff will be composed of tempted to invade Southern twenty to stop to read the bulletins in can handle himself very well in the outfield three rights and two lefts, as follows: rights, League territory, following December where there are 200 to read them and frequently he has made catches which Ford, with the team last season, Viebahn, organization of the Arkansas in July." would be considered away up by such top- drafted from the Columbia Club in the Sally State League, which will "But, do they read base ball?" insisted notchecs as Maloney and Seymour. League, and Cummings, a newcomer; and have a team in Argenta, the business manager. southpaws Castleton, for sure, with the run which is practically a part "Read it," said the circulation manager. DONOVAN©S LATEST IDEA.© ning pretty even between Schopp and Johns, of Little Rock, President "They get it on the street when the game The plan of leaving two of the pitchers for the other place. Fox will be on first, W. M. Kavanaugh said: begins and there they remain until the in Florida until the championship begins in Jordan on second, Castro at short, Bill Dyer "I have no power to act. It game is over.©© this city is heartily commended by "Bill" at third, and probably Sandherr as utility. is up to owners in the city "But do they buy the paper after they Bergen, who will stay behind to catch them, Wilkes, however, is making a nice fight of directly interested. They get through with the bulletins?" persisted and thereby avoid the trip through the West. it with Sandherr. In the outfield, Becker can say whether or not a the business manager. If there is one thing more than another has right field cinched, Manning looks good second team shall coma "Good Lord, yes. Reading the bulletins which does not appeal to William it is for another garden, ©and .Collins and Moran, W. Kavanaugh within the district protected game.©©gives them an appetite for the story of the travel. There are some things which he newcomers, are in a mix-up for the remain for.the club already playing enjoys, but rolling around the United States ing outworks position. R. MORAN. under organized base ball. Or else league "Then we would better stop the bulletin in Pullman cars is not one of them. Dono directors can take the matter up and do service," said the business manager, "be van believes that he will be safer with two Major Leaguers for Pelicans. as they see fit by vote on the question, dis cause we are giving too much away. We pitchers just from Florida than with four posing of it the same as other business might sell more newspaper©s if the public or five men used up by travel. There is New Orleans, La., April 3. The New Or affecting the welfare of the league. For my did not know anything about the game un logic in that course. 1 Last year when the leans team, which expects to make a Strong part, I believe competition does not hurt, til after it was all over." season began none of the Brooklyn pitchers bid for the pennant in the Southern League either from a playing or financial stand TAUGHT BY EXPERIENCE. was any better than he might have been this year is made up almost point." President Kavanaugh calls to mind and the result was a steady procession of entirely of big league cast- success achieved by clubs in five cities hav That disturbed the equilibrium of every defeats for the team. If there is anything offs. George Rohe, who will ing representation in both the American anj body and the argument ended. He was one under Heaven which shall put an end to play short stop for the Peli National Leagues, where the game thrives of those managers who wouldn©t be lost Brooklyn©s continued bad luck at the be cans, is the former White better than in cities having representatives coming or going. Eventually he abandoned ginning of the season the management is Sox player and hero of the in only one league. Little Rock has set a some of his foolish theories and came to willing to try© it. world©s series. Rohe was precedent and occupies the unique position the conclusion that th^se might be a great secured by Comiskey from of being the only city in minor league base many subjects in which the public is in BELL AND PASTORIUS New Orleans. After Rohe ball having representation in two leagues terested which are not exactly producers of are the pitchers who have been assigned practically won the big ser playing under the national organization, and profit in the sense that patent medicines to the task of keeping Florida level, and ies for Chicago by his hit Little Rock is considered the second smallest and department stores are. This hasn©t a both men will take a double work-out every ting, Comiskey claimed that city in the Southern League. A proposal lot to do with Brooklyn base ball news ex day that the weather permits and return Ho he would have a job with to put New South Memphis in the Cotton cept that the argument took place with a Brooklyn in time for the opening games in his team for life. Evident- States League, taking Gulfport©s place, has business manager of a Brooklyn publication. such condition it is hoped that the Bos Charles Frank \ C°m™? ^as fo^otten all been met quietly in Memphis, but in New He has since become a broad-minded citizen. tons shall not be able to make three base about the declaration. On Orleans, critics, who are supposed to voice He no longer has a theory that it is better hits off them in two games. Wagers are second is Gus Dundon, the sentiments of the former backbone and policy to try to force sermons down the being made in this city that the Brooklyns ANOTHER WHITE SOX CAST-OFF. now so-called soup bone of the league, are throats of the public when it wants base will beat the Giants this year in the race. using much space and ink to oppose the ball news. Shows what a good opinion some of the Dundon is holding down second base. He move. WHAT EBBETTS WOULD LIKE. base ball fans have of the Brooklyn team." is still a finished fielder and if he could only It is admitted that New York may be pretty have hit the ball he would still be in the One of the most interested spectators at good and, now and then, there are some majors. Dundon is captain of the team. a bulletin board was Charles H. Ebbetts, Brooklyn enthusiasts who figure that Brook On the third corner is Lave Cross, the hero the president of the Brooklyn Club. This lyn will be second to Chicago and New York of many a hard-fought battle, and for years was before he started for the South to see third. More of this has been heard since the idol of Philadelphia. Lave is playing what his ball players were doing. a good game around the third corner de MONARCH [;r "Looking ©em over, Charley?" said a © HANS WAGNER spite his advanced years. Only on first base friend who happened along about the same has declared that he will remain out of is there a youngster, and it wouldn©t be time. base ball for a season and tince a rest. The surprising if ,xeel The president started guiltily and actually rest cure may be a good thing for Hans. SOME VETERAN almost blushed. "Why, no," said he, "i"t Perhaps he needs it. No one knows better is a little too early. I was just thinking than he whether it is a necessity, but, never replaced him before long. In the outfield is now it would appear to see the Brooklyns theless, no matter if Hans Wagner is the Briscoe Lord, of the Athletics, and Frank running about third in the race and threat player in question, there is some reason to Delehanty, who has done big stunts for New UNIFORMS s= ening to overtake the lead of the Cubs." believe that if he stays out for a season, York and Cleveland. Theodore Breitenstein "I©ll buy you a drink when that hap when he returns to the game he will find is a member of the pitching staff, and Man • • Everybody pens," said his friend simply. Maybe he©ll that the world has moved. There never has ager Frank hopes to get Tickers from Phila buy a keg. There would be some who been a ball player who has not found that delphia. Quite a few big league cast-offs Samples and prices sent upon request would be^ glad enough to do something or to be the case and I doubt if there ever to be on one minor league team. to interested parties only. that kind. will be one so long as there are humans. Meanwhile all the reports which have Captains of 1908 College Teams. Monarch Sporting @®ods Mfg. Go. been received from the young men in the Harry Hammond has changed his mind College base ball captains for this sea South are favorable. Lumley seems to have about not playing with Ft. Wayne, and was son are as follows: Harvard, Leonard, third California Ave. and Point St. got out of his limping habit and Alperman, one of the first to report to Jack Hen- base; Yale, Jones, catcher; Princeton, Har- after a short siege with his sore bones, is dricks. lan, left field; Pennsylvania, Fennell, pitch- © CHICAGO, ILL. APRIL u, 1908 SRORTIINQ UIFB.

. The under spent a couple of days on the job and as a signed asked a baker©s dozen of local news foretell the fate of contests in advance with To convince him of the absurdity of his result believes it has the most equitable absolute certainty (?) is Mr.©Hoppe©s press charge it was necessary to break the billiard paper men as to whom they thought the arrangement of dates possible. The League awards of regular berths would be made. agent, when Mr. Hoppe is to be one of the ball in his presence. This Vignaux incident did a wise thing in deciding to hold all men engaged in the contest. So accurate is now recalled by the statement going the Not a man took up the task of replying until meetings either at Cleveland or Pittsburg. he had first mentioned Shaw©s name. They (?) is he in his knowledge of the result of rounds of the press that the "frozen" con When the Western section was persuaded such contests, that in the Chicago game, ac dition of a hall in New York was made such agreed that the circuit followers all lauded to retire the League commenced meeting at the former Tacoma player the best of the. cording to the press of that city, he had in order that the man who won the game various cities on the circuit, and that ar the money in the box. office counted, ready should lose. It is to the honor of the loser lot. This carried the mind back to last rangement proved not at all satisfactory. summer when Col. Barney caught onto to take away when Hoppe was some 150 of the gamS that he made no complaint about Some of the cities were hard of access. points ahead "of Schaefer. The fates or the management, but on the other hand, who Shaw. The man was doing things for Ta Either Cleveland or Pittsburg can be reached coma. Barney arranged to buy him for furies, however, came to the rescue of the Irall presume to say that he was not the easily from all points in the circuit. Presi little Dutchman, and it was Schaefer and Guy Fawkes of this conspiracy (!), $1500, sent on the cash, but the management dent C. H. Morton was responsible for this declined to taka up the draft. They then not Hoppe©s agent who got the money. So change. Some of the towns were getting much for manufactured or stereotyped pre COLLEGE GAMES. told the prospective buyers that Shaw wasn©t jealous and if the old policy had been pur dictions ! any good. Besides he had been sick. Smell sued every city in the League would have ing something wrong Barney dove into demanded a meeting. The recent contest played at Madison ." MARCH 30. "Sporting Life" files and found that Shaw Square Hall, New York, between Hoppe and At Durham, S. C. Trinity 3, Cornell 9. had played every game. In addition he had At CharlottesviUe Virginia 1, Amherst • (Wings:)' News Notes. Sutton for the championship at 18-2 game, led the team in all-around excellence. The was more dangerous to make predictions At Raleigh A. & M. College 7, Colgate 2. Tacoma management then tried the cover-up At Greensboro N.C. Guilford 11, Lafayette 8 (10 In.) It is settled that Dan Koster will manage on, than the Chicago contest. It was, if I At Columbia S. C. S. Carolina 0, Buffalo B. I». 8. scheme. They sent Shaw to St. Paul Bar the new Girard (Erie) Club. am not greatly in error, the general impres At Philadelphia Pennsylvania 4, Scrub 3. ney at once drafted Shaw from both St. The Youngstown Club has signed catcher sion that Hoppe would win, for reasons Paul and Tacoma. He fetched. He doesn©t MARCH 31. Harry Burridge, of Toronto. given in a former article in this paper, At Durham, N. C. Trinity 3, Cornell 3 (10 Ings.). know who secured the $1,000, but if the and not necessary to refer to now. coin went to Tacoma the management is just Manager Porter, of New Castle, has sent At Raleigh, N. C. A. & M. College, 3, Colgate 4, out $500. Shaw has been stunting at third catcher Billy Graffius his release. APRIL 1. base, and with such gilt-edged success that James Sheehan, star outfielder of the No one conversant with the history of At Annapolis Navy 3, Maryland Aggie* 2. the fans are wondering if he© will be a Bucknell College team, will join McKeesport Sutton and Hoppe could predict with any At Annapolis St. John©s 4, Catholic TJ. 1. degree of safety who the winner would be; At New Haven Yale 5, Trinity 2. steady at that point when Storke is ready in June. although, if I am not in error, sound or At Providence Brown 4, Bowdoin 5. for work. Bon mots for Starr are also fre Catcher Bowen, of the New Castle team, conservative judgment should be in favor At Prineeton Princeton 7, Dickinson 0. quent. The former Youngstown youth may is quarantined at Brunswick, Ga., where of Mr. Sutton. Personally I was of that At S. Bethlehem Lehigh ©6, Scrub 3. get the short spot. Our best advices are small pox has become epidemic. At Philadelphia Pennsylvania 18, Albright 3. that he can field with many good one and way of thinking, for while I considered it At Chapel Hill N. Carolina 5, Cornell 2. leads dozens in getting over the cushions. The stockholders of the New Castle Club quite possible for Hoppe to win, I was of At Washington Georgetown 13, Gallaudet 2. last week elected a new Board of Directors the opinion that Sutton would be the victor. At CharlottesviUe Virginia 5, Amherst 1. "HANS" WANTED. which subsequently re-elected A. C. Hyde as Both men, in their practice games, were At Durham, N. C. Trinity 9, Colgate 0. At Ft Royal, Va. Randolph-Macon 9. Gettys©g P. 7. Amusing to note the many side issues of president. doing about the same sort of work, aver At New York New York U. 15, Poly. Inst. 2. John Henry Wagner©s retirement. Lying Dick Breen and Kid Speas have cast aging from 40 to 50 in almost every prac At Fordham Fordham 6, Vermont 1. on the desk at headquarters is a souvenir their lot with the outlaw Union League, tice game that they played. The press of At ©New York Columbia 14, St. John 7. postal card for the team leader. In fine the former having signed with Baltimore and the country was worked to its utmost At New York New York College 7, Stevena 2. color illustration is the picture of a Deitcher the latter with Washington.. capacity in publishing the practice work by girl just landed, with flaxen curls and both men. This was probably no fault of EXHIBITION GAMES. Under the 1908 schedule the mileage will the players, but is no doubt the result of wooden shoes. She is looking ahead. © ©Hans be short, few of the clubs traveling more Wanted" is the index line. "Singular how conditions as they exist to-day in the scram MARCH 29. than 2,600 miles during the season, while ble for "copy" and sensational news in they get such things out so soon," com several do not have to go nearly so far. At Springfield, 111. Springfield 3, Wash©n Colts 8.. mented Assistant Secretary Smith. An the average newspaper of the country; with At Shreveport Shreveport 1, St. Louis A. L. 3. Eastern concern which sends out syndicate The Youngstown Civic League will not a result that a great deal more is expected At Monroe Monroe 1, St. Louis A. L. Colts 3. matter to papers over the land has forward oppose the passage of the Randall Anderson from the players than is accomplished when At Mobile Mobile 12, Gulfport 4. ed a copy of a yarn just three columns in bill in the legislature, providing for the the contest takes place. The natural conse At Lynchburg Lynchburg 2, Toronto 10. size built around Honus and Barney. It is legalizing of Sunday base ball by county quence is that while the players do their MARCH 30. a dialect affair and full of funny sayings. option. best, the public at large cannot understand At Cincinnati Cincinnati N. L. 2, Boston A. L. 1. For instance Honus says to Barney, "You Manager Bill Phillips, of East Liverpool, why men who play so well in practice At Hot Springs Pittsburg 1, Pittsburg Colts 7. games should play so badly when the contest At Lincoln Lincoln 1, Chicago Colts 4. not belieef me. Veil, shust keep your eye has signed pitcher Fisher, last year with the At Columbia S. CarolinaXU. Of, Buffalo 8. on chickens." The chances are that the Columbus and Nashville teams. He was takes place. ___ At Jacksonville Brooklyn 6, Colts 5. screed will not be welcome in certain developed by Phillips when he was. manager The playing on this occasion, while re it Atlanta (A. M.f New York A. L. 6, Colts 3. quarters. of the Indianapolis© team. At Atlanta Atlanta 2, Chicago N. L. 1. spectable on the part of Mr. Hoppe and At Trenton Trenton 8, Trenton Colts 5. PULLIAM©S OPINION. Manager Phillips, of East Liverpool, has but respectable only fell to the common At 10, Phillies Colts 2. ©Twas a New York newspaper man who bought back infielder Price, outflelder Fara- place, or to that of the work of a short At Lancaster, Pa.-^Lancaster 0, Athletics 7. started the rumor that Col. Pulliam would baugh and pitcher Rarey, who were sold by stop player on the part of Mr. Sutton. Hoppe At Waco Waco 3, New York N. L. Colts 1. East Liverpool to Wheeling some time ago. \t Ft Worth Fort Worth 3, Washington 1. see Wagner and endeavor to have him" change could do nothing up to the eighth inning, At Dallas Dallas 2, St. Louis N. L. 8. his mind. Harry signed the big fellow in He expects all three to make good. during which time Sutton had more than Messrs. Baumeister and Koster have sign time to take advantage of his opportunities, MARCH 31. Paterson, N. J., some years ago and a close At Jacksonville Jacksonville 1, Brooklyn 1 (10 ing:) bond of sympathy has existed between them. ed 20 men for their Erie team, alias Girard. which he failed to do, and as it was im \t Fort Worth Ft. Worth 0, New York N. L. 1». Col. Pulliam on being interviewed over Among the players signed are: Johnny Cos- possible for Hoppe to lose the game under At Lincoln Lincoln 2, Chicago Colts 1. Wagner©s retirement took occasion to say ma, the Cleveland pitcher with the Erie such conditions, he made runs of 99, 88 U New Orleans Cleveland 5, Cleveland Colts 2. that Wagner wasn©t four-flushing. "He Inter-Staters last year; first baseman Dan and 42, which practically won the game. At Chattanooga Toledo 6, Chicago N. L. o. doesn©t do such things," says Harry. White and outfielder Jack McCulIough, both Button©s best runs were 88, 54 and 28; At Atlanta New York A. L, 11, CoUs 6. Hoppe©s average was over 20, Button©s not At Muskogee Muskogee 0. St. Louis N. L. 2. A SOUTHERN VIEW. of Cleveland. Ed. Hilley, last year with At Dallas Dallas 1, Washington 3. Youngstown, and Tommy Mylett, last year 12. At Columbia Columbia 3, Buffalo o. Fred Colt, Jr., writes ine from Greensboro, with Marion, may also sign. At Hot Springs Pittsburg 6, Pittsburg Colts 9. N. C., relative to the Wagner retirement. The roster of the Canton team is as While these two men were playing this He says, "I read with a great deal of in follows: Edward Murphy, manager. Catch contest, for what practically represents the Pitcher Jacobson, of the Washington, terest the article Ralph Davis wrote on ers Munson, Texter, Riordan, Wahoo. world©s championship, a mere neophyte, 9r American League, team, has been turned the lay-off of the big fellow. This would Pitchers Charles, Myers, Carroll, Driscoll, an amateur young expert in Chicago Calvin over to the Wheeling Club. Wheeling now be a calamity to base ball anl I for one Glassburner, Snyder, Lickenback, Brittsen, Demarest was engaged in an amateur tour has four men in the line-up who have had sincerely trust that Wagner will reconsider Spangle, Balls, Carroll, Robb, Gassman, nament, which was watched by the people big league experience. ______and be in the game when the start is Deierling, Johnson. Infielders Cooley, Mur of two hemispheres, and made a run at 14-2 sounded. Speaking for myself I would not phy, Miller, C. McGrew, Lindsay, Foley, balk line of 202. The latter game, it is see a game in the National League were it Pickens. Outfield J. Cooper, McCracken, true, was not that played in New York, but not for Wagner, and since leaving New York Brown, Page, Bailey, Perry, O©Hare, Shaw. there is very little difference between the in 1903 I have not peeped at a game that one game or" the other. Demarest may not Wagner was not in, although I journey noV be a Button or a Hoppe, just as on North every season to see ball, but as I am Tribute to Clarke Griffith. this occasion it was certain that Hoppe or in sympathy with the American League I Clarke Griffith, like the brook, goes on Sutton was not a Demarest. go to their games.- I left Montreal several forever. Pie is the same Griff, yesterday, days ahead of my desire last July to see to-day and forever, apparently. Accumu Pittsburg and Brooklyn, and have journeyed lating years have reduced none of the fire many miles to see the great Wagner per and spirit of the little general. He is one form. If Wagner sticks to his decision and of the hardest workers in camp, and when INE TABLES, CAROM, is out of the game, why here is one who he takes the field with the Yanigans against F will see no more games in the National COMBINATION AND POOL. League until the American gets on the the Regulars he plays as if his life depend ©bum." ed on the issue. He came Very near taking eccentricity of genius, or it may Orders from all parts of the world promptly a bite out of the umpire the other day when result of being overrated as a player. attended to. APRIL SHOWERS. the worthy official called him out. on a Jofon Creahan, Green©s jfioteJ, Philad'a, Pa, Pittsburg men are interested in the re close play at second.: New York "Ameri In these days of conspiracies (?) against Over 1,000,000 Noise Subduers Sold. port that John Hummell will be a Brooklyn can." professional experts, when tables are set SRORTIIVQ APRIL ir, 1908

in the railroad business at Cincinnati recognized me as I left the train. Fan ? I should say yes! ONE OF THE OLD REGIME. Numbered among the 33rd degree fans of GEN, HARMONY IN COMMAND today is Gus Loewenstein, who was one of those who kept the spark of interest in the The American Association game alive in Cincinnati back in the early IN CINCINNATI. ©80s. The Bugs of 1908 do not know Low- enstein as an ex-mogul and yet he, the late Samuel Bloom, Ben Shott and half a dozen COMPRISING THE FOLLOWING CITIES others were the ones who were moving Bans Lobert Seems To Be the spirits in building the old Bank street grounds after the National League had MINNEAPOLIS KANSAS CITY Right Pippin For the Orchard scratched Cincinnati off the map. "Base ball," said Loewenstein, "cost me $900, but I don©t count that money lost because ST. PAUL TOLEDO Colts Made a fine Showing it was spent in a good cause. Cincinnati needed advertising in those days and there Laying Out the Boston "Ams." is no better advertising for any city than MILWAUKEE COLUMBUS the one which a ball team gives to it. While I never gained any direct returns for INDIANAPOLIS LOUISVILLE BY REN MULFORD, JR. my part in keeping base ball alive in Cin cinnati, I am glad that I was able as a Cincinnati, O., April 4. Editor "Sport citizen of Cincinnati to keep the good old HAS ADOPTED FOR FIVE YEARS ing Life." Old Gen. Harmony is winning city at the front. Base ball is no longer the Red Works. That is going to help a a mere pastime. It is a fixture and will whole lot. There can be no live and thrive wherever love of fair, square happiness under any roof sport is found. The Reds this year look to where the Green-Eyed Mons me t6 be better than any team of recent ter is a star boarder. There seasons. I hope they©ll prove as good as are no jealousies apparent they look." in the Red Family and none will be tolerated. Good, MULFORDISMS. earnest, healthy competition "Marching Through Georgia" recalls is all right, but the backbiter memories that bring sadness to tv 3 hearts will be about as popular of Ragan and Fleharty. as a flea in Dogdom. Red- Alta Weiss, girl pitcher, with more curves land was feeling pretty gal- than a zebra has stripes, is headed this way. lus over the way the Gan- Royalty doesn©t cut much ice in Redland, BEST BALL zelites with your Uncle but as long as Fleharty remains with us Ben Mulford. Jr. nursing a case of lumbago, Cincinnati can lay claim to an Earl. and Bill McGilvary on the Merry Widow hats are to be barred in Write for Free Catalog and job at first took the Boston Americans the palace of fans. At least, the fair fan and Gy Young into camp. Of course, the who wears one is likely to hear things Story on Base Ball :: :: :: Hub excursionists are several degrees re said behind her back. moved from American championship limber, One old, old friend has bobbed »up and but Deacon Jim McGuire put the best he was instantly recognized by the ©87ers. had in his aggregation against the Red Squad "When the Reds return they©ll take up and fell one shy of tieing the Porkopolitans. ©inside work.© " was a recent promise of The victory had a most cheering effect the types. In the past some of the boys did upon the enthusiasts hereabouts. The Reds too much "inside work" moist for their themselves were hungry for more baked own good and the team©s good. Pacific Coast Branch Tulip and Palmer Streets beans, but two days, of dampness prevented Those Atlanta champs fed the Cubs on the Phil. B. Bekeart Co. resumption of hostilities. "Deacon Jim©© same sort of soup© they choked into the Philadelphia is hopeful that his youngsters well do well Reds. San Francisco, Cal in the race so soon to begin. .bill Tozer is labeled as a full-jeweled IN LEFT. stem winder. © Hans Lobert fits into left field like the didn©t linger long enough foot of Adonis in an old shoe. In other to get the lay of Redland, but he carried words he looks as good as a bolt of silk away enough news of the Red Squad to pose as an impressionist. right from-the loom. "Seems to me," re his release that he may join the Toronto marked A. S. Stern, erstwhile mogul, "that "Bill Campbell certainly looks good to THE WESTERN LEAGUE, team. Manager Ganzel proved himself to be me," was a song warbled by A. N. C. Mitch- ©Johnny Wise© when he sent Lobert into the ell a song that pleased Cincinnati Bugs. garden." That is the general-© verdict in The intense desir^ to be first to forecast Critics Report the Omaha Champions to News Notes. Redland. Of course, subsequent foozles may the tin-canning of Reds on the ragged edge Be in the Best Condition Denver Team Eddie Householder is now the only Omaha change that opinion, but there is no reason doesn©t help the manager any. Some of hold-out." to forecast any such breakdown. The choice these forecasts, however, don©t go. Bob Not Up to the Mark. It looks as though Lincoln would not have of Lobert gives the Reds a well-schooled Ewing, for instance, has read his doom in Des Moines, la., April 4. Editor "Sport any Sunday ball, after all. Sheriff Hogel man in left and does not upset Harry Mow- the headlines on several occasions, but he declares that he will not? permit Sunday ery©s bi-scuit wagon. Strong men are thus is still here with both spiked feet and good ing Life." Western League critics have games in Lancaster County outside the Lin provided for at third and in left in a man for many moons. been watching the Omaha and Denver teams coln city boundaries. ner which makes both of them as happy as Upp is the only Red who is down as far this week. The champions June bugs in a rose garden. Rudy Hulswitt as physical condition is concerned. have all reported at Omaha at short is the comeback and with ambition For a man who was counted out of it for and are in the best shape NEW^QRK LEAGUE, «nough to want to stick in Class A. Now ever it didn©t take Frank Chance long to at present of any team in it is up to Ganzel to settle on two utility prove a Vicksburg romancer eligible to mem the League. All of last men one for the infield and one for the bership in the Order of the Sons of year©s fielders and catchers The Railroad Company Will No Longer suburbs. It looks as though Johnny Kane Ananias. are back in harness, and Carry the A. J. G. Club The Destina Jiad the former role cinched. The other Terrace Park has an infielder named but two pitchers are missing. is a toss-up between Tommy Daley, Michael Starchman. He ought to be able to stiffen Joe Dolan, according to an tion of the Franchise Not Settled. Joyce O©Neill and Bill McGilvary. The up the whole works. © nouncement, is to be the GJoversville, N. Y., April 4. Editor problem isn©t as complex as it was a month The Trades Union League will have just utility man for Omaha. He "Sporting Life." There will not be a New one dozen teams inside the fold this season. had a hard time last year ago. . Onlv umpires bearing the union label will York League team in this city this season. IN THE SPRING GREENS LEAGUE. and was going bad at the The F. J. & G. R. R. Co., be allowed to officiate. end of the season. Autrey, One wild throw and a misjudged fly. Frank Bancroft gathered in three more backer of the A.-J.-G. Base Norrjs O©Neil who was drafted by Cin Ball Association, owner of They were the hurdles over which the Colts exhibition games this week with the old cinnati last fall and turned tripped. One error of commission and family garden rake. the State League franchise, back before he was given a good trial, will is through with the base ball another of omission were all that prevented That Boston American bunch looks like play the first sack. Graham at second, the Red Colts from sitting on the necks of a squad of huskies. proposition. Local enthusi Captain Frank at short, and Austin at third asts who have been trying to the Vets in the Spring Greens League. The The new tan shirts match the complexion will play old boys won the championship by a margin of the returned swatting tourists from the arouse interest in a plan to of one victory four games to three, to be Southland. THEIR OLD POSITIONS. take over the franchise have particular about it. Do you know the Bugs Didn©t take the Big Red Chief long to practically abandoned their found a heap of satisfaction in the scores send those zebraed red and white stockings Austin was the fastest fielding man in the efforts, consequently the of©those early games? The results proved back to the factory. The famous old Red League last year, but was weak with the death knell of professional that there was good stuff in the "autumn is good enough for Garry Herrmann. stick. King, the outfielder secured from base ball in this city has pick-ups© 1 very nearly as good as those the Iowa League late in the season, will be been sounded. Although no which came out in the early endeavors of at left, Welch will remain at centre, and i. H. Farrell official announcement of the the battle *;carred and well seasoned. Looks Belden will play right. Gonding and Le intention of the railroad as if there were enough candidates on the JEKYLL AND HYDE. Brand will do the catching. For pitchers company to drop the franchise has been bench to make the boys in the field always the Bourkes will have "War" Sanders made, nevertheless the facts as stated in the let out all the links of willing service. The Dual Personality of Hugh Jennings foregoing paragraphs are from an authori "Slim" Hall, and McNeely, of the last year tative sourse. Just where the franchise is The outlook is far from discouraging. Red- as Lawyer and as Base B all Player, is team, and Hollenbeck, Ritzman, Metz, land is very much enthused over the pos Clarke, Isaacs and Williams. Five of these to be located is now the paramount issue. sibilities that loom before the Red team Humorously Delineated. men are right-handers and four left, making In all probability the property will be as largely beautiful as a basket of peaches a good assortment. Omaha will meet the taken up by John H. Parrel), president of in a floating sea of prune juice. In Scranton, Jennings last winter, star the State League, and located in Auburn, his red as a legal light. And, after a hard White Sox, April 3, 4 and 5, according to home city. Mr. Farrell has a long lease ASHLEY LLOYD IN PANAMA. day©s work at the bar, they do say that the present schedule, and will meet Sioux on the only available base ball park in "The world isn©t so big after all," re _ Hughie burned the midnight City April 11 and 12, these being all the the prison city, and as he has never granted marked Ashley Lloyd, ex-secretary of the oil studying Spanish. Ir. a games arranged for League teams, the rest protection to the Empire League, which has Red Treasury, the other day. The main lo letter Bill Coughlin says the of the dates being filled in with the ama a franchise in Auburn, it looks as if he cal gazabo of tlie administration which pre Tiger leader was eating Span teur nines of Omaha and vicinity. had long anticipated the withdrawal from the ceded the Herrmann-Fleischmann regime has ish onions, smoking Cuban DENVER DOINGS. circuit of the local triune. President Farrell been circulating through Panama and the cigarettes and studying the probably will make a definite announcement isles of the West Indies, with a "look-in" tambourine attachment of a Denver, the only other club which has as to the disposition of the A.-J.-G. fran at Venezuela and some other of those Cen hand organ to get the proper had a full team in the field and the only chise at the schedule meeting of the league tral America Republics. "One of my travel atmosphere. If this sad team which has played a game, has been to be held in Wilkesbarre shortly. The lo ing companions," said the Cincinnati ex- news proves true, this is having a hard time of it. The Kansas City cal association having failed to find a pur mogul, © ©was James A. Hart, and we had a what the base ball populace team has added to its reputation by beating chaser for the property, it surely must be most delightful time of it." The former may stagger up against when the. Denverites. Few new names appear in up to Farrell and the league directors to president of the Chicago National League Jennings and Tim Hurst, the Denver line-up, and of these Downey, dispose of the franchise at what it will Club is scratching gravel these days and good old Irishmen, reared in the infielder secured from Cleveland, seems brins. turning up fortunes in the deposits near Hugh Jennings the little town of Moosic, to be a find. Right field is vacant yet, Chicago, playing a star role in a big divi Pa., get together for Cassidy and Belden taking care of left and News Notes. dend-paying version of "The Pit" not fight on the coaching lines in the rapidly ap centre. White is back at first, Lauterborn, Captain Gus Zeimer has re-signed with WiRon Lackaye©s interpretation, but a prac proaching championship season. the former Boston player at second, and Scranton and will again cover short field. tical creation ©"The Gravel Pit." Among Attorney Jennings Yer Honor, I object. Downey at short. Manager Irwin is at Manager Kittredge, of Scranton, has ©com the familiar faces seen in Panama was that Tim Hurst--Ye what? third, and this position cannot be weaker pleted his team as follows: Steele, Kellogg, of Jackson Smith, the old railroad man, now Hughio Jenningsdfilo -Sacre, eltorlore! Del mundo than last year, while he should be a better Welch, Forbes, McDougal, Polchow, Schulz, one of the important cogs in "the works" de Gremo! PuleherlssJmo, Tubby Timerlno, can you leader than Wheeler. Zalusky and Kerner, Rudinski, pitchers; Kittredge, Beckeudorf, at the big canal. Smith is a 33rd degree >t see ? catchers; Reischman, Houser, McDowell, Bug and was glad to fan a little. "One of Tim Hurst Who, me? © Yer a IHr. I didn©t. a newcomer, are filling the catcher©s posi Attorney .Tennings Bu t Your Honor, please. I tion, and Page, Merz, Olmstead, Bohannon Jackson, first base; Shortell, Nolan, second the queer experiences of the trip," declared do but object. and Rick Adams are pitching-. Rick Adams base; Kroh, Katz, Bhle, third base; Zeimer, Mr. Ashley, © ©was the meeting with a friend Tim Hurst Well, objict. then; what do I care return was a surprise to Western League shortstop; Graham, Halligan, Jones, SchralL of Smith©s who remarked after the intro phat ye do. Th© man©s out. Eley, outfielders. duction ©I©m glad to meet anybody in base Hughio Jenningsdelo and Attorney Jennings (a fans, for they had been assured he was ball because one of my best friends is in dual personality that goes great with shivery music) going back to St. Paul to remain. He has The Binghamton line-up is as follows: Bandana, de la Banana. Stiletto, , my Tubby done the only effective pitching thus far. Drury and Roach, catchers; Wagner, Par base ball John T. Brush. Do you know Timerlno. You have no eyes; 1 ask you. have you kins, Ramsey, Silva, Gallagher, Mulholland, him?© ©Do I know him!© Queer incident ears? 1 entreat, I demand an exception to your THE OTHER TEAMS. wasn©t it?" The more a man travels the pitchers; McGamwell, first base; Ed. Mc ruling. Pueblo, Des Moines, Lincoln and Sioux Donald, second base; Kirke and Marcan, more deeply he is impressed with the truth Tim Hurst G©wan. now; yer nutty. shortstop; Raftus, third base; Bannon, Van that it is hard to lose oneself on the con Hugh joinings, ball player . (forgetting complex City got their teams together on Thursday Zant, Sullivan and Davis, outfielders. tinent. I©ll never forget an episode of a personality role) What are you trying to do; rob and little is known of their prospects. Lin trip out to Nevada. I dropped off at ivt of this game, you son of a wall-eyed pike? I The Syracuse team has been completed always thought thare was something wrong with your coln has the largest squad, due to the pres by Manager Griffin. It is as follows: Catch Reno in the Sierras one day, feeling as if family. He was safe by a mile. 1 tell you he was. ence there of the Nebraska Indians, while I was a million miles from home. I©d you. you. you (fourteen more dashes, two exclama ers, Shea, Rafter, Trainer, Perkins; pitchers- Manager Dexter has the second largest, Miller, Fifield, Works, Hollis, Goodwill, scarcely hit the ground when I heard or tion marks and a broken typewriter ribbon). having agreed to try out a large number thought I heard someone yell, "Mulford! Tim Hurst -To the clubhouse, over the fence wld Washburn and Schmidt; infielders, Crisham yu-h. of local youngsters. Des Moines fans are Carr, Aubrey, Wares, Hooper, Ennis -anq Oh, Mulford!" I imagined myself dream- I H ,T.--Wee-ah. beginning to worry on account of the delay ing, but I wasn©t. An old Cincinnatiari - i Glasco: outfielders, Helmond, Preston, Ilil- Exit Game proceed*. of George Hogriever in signing. He wants dinger and Castle. ; APRIL n, 1908 SPORTING LJHB.

plate. Three drives went into the overflow crowd on the grounds for triples. Score: Cardinals. AB.R.B. P.A.E| Browns. AB.R.B. P.A.E Charles, 3b 4 0 0 2 2 OIHoffman, rf 5 0 2 0 1 0 Barry, rf. . 4 1 1 1 0 0 C. Jones, cf 5 1 1 1 1 0 Beleha©y.lf 301200 Stone, If... 4 0 1 0 00 Konet©y.lb 3 1 2 10 00 Williams,2b 501110 The Largest Manufacturers in the World of RIVAL MANAGERS CONFIDENT Murray, cf 4 2 2 3 0 0 Wallace, ss. 3 1 2 1 00 Byrne, ss.. 3 0 1 1 3 1 Ferris. 3b. . 4 1 1 0 50 HoStet©r,2b 301320 T. Jones, Ib 3 0 2 11 00 OF THEIR TEAMS. Marshall, c 3 0 0 5 1 0 Spencer, c. 4 0 0 10 10 Karger, p. 3 0 1 0 2 0 Waddell, p. S 0 0 0 3 0 Official Base Ball Supplies Totals. .30 4 9 27 10 1 Totals.. 36 3 10 24 12 0 Cardinals ...... 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 1 X 4 McCloskey Professes Himself Sat Browns ...... 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 3 Two-base hit C. Jones. Three-base hits Hoil- AND EQUIPMENTS. man. Ferris, Barry. Sacrifice hit Konetchy, Dou isfied With the Cardinals, While ble play Byrne, Hostetter, Konetchy. Stolen bases Murray, Byrne. Hit . by pitcher By Karger 1. Wild pitch Waddell. First on balls Off Waddell The Spalding Official McAleer Has Only Praise For 2. Karger 2. Struck out Bv Waddell 9, Karger 4. J,eft on bases Cardinals 5. Browns 10. Time 1.58. the Browns The Local Series* Umpires Sheridan and O©Day. Attendance 26,000.

St. Louis, Mo., April 4. Editor "Sport ing Life." The make-up of the Cardinals Holds Its Long-Delayed Meeting and is the Standard of the World. has not yet been absolutely settled by Mana ger McCloskey, much being Adopts a 140 Game Schedule, Season It has been formally adopted as the left to the developments of Official Ball of the National League for the local championship ser Opening April 22 and Closing Sept. 20. Over 30 Years. It has also been adopt ies with the Browns. So New York, April 7. Editor "Sporting ed as the Official Ball for all Champion far as he has gone he has Life." The Eastern League, about the last ship Games by the following professional almost determined upon the of the base ball organizations to adopt a Leagues: following line-tip for the start schedule for the playing sea of the season: Pitchers, son of 1908, got together at Eastern League for 20 years. Karger, Lush, Beebe, Mc- the Victoria Hotel yesterday New England League for 20 years Glynn, Fromme, Sallee and and accepted the schedule Higginbotham; Bhoades, which President Powers had Northern League for !5 years. : Grandy and Murphy are out drawn up. The delegates Western Association for 11 years. of it and "Bugs" Raymond present were: Moses Frank, for 5 years. is still an uncertainty. In Baltimore; George Stalling:?, Interstate League for 9 years. i i u ni i, tne catching department Newark; Hugh Duffy, Provi J. '• McCloskey there is jess uncertainty as dence ; J. 3. McCaffery, To New York State League for 11 year*. Marshall, Bliss and Ludwig will be held; ronto ; Charles T. Chapin, Central League for 5 years. Hostetter will be given a thorough trial and Rochester; Walter O©Meara Cotton States League for 5 years. Hurley and Boucher will be disposed of. and Eugene Kinkead, Jersey The infield will be made up of Konetchy, City, and E. R. Carrington Indiana, Illinois and© Iowa League for 7 Gilbert, Byrne and Charles, the only ques P. T. Powers and T. H. Gushing, Montreal. years. tion being as to the permanent stationing of Buffalo was not represented, Byrne and Charles at third base and short but sent word that it would accept the and 22 other Professional Leagues that field. O©Rourke will be held as substitute schedule provided no changes were made in Have adopted the Spalding Official Na infielder although he is rather light. In the Buffalo dates. tional League Ball from one to four the outfield the line-up at the start is pretty sure to be Delehanty in left, Murray in THE PENNANT SEASON years. center and Barry in right. Murray and will begin on April 22 in Baltimore and Delehanty are both slugging hitters, and it Newark, Montreal and Buffalo, being the It is used by Yale, Harvard, Princeton and all prominent college teams. The will be hard to crowd them off the team, respective visiting teams. On April 23 the soldiers and sailors in the United States Army and Navy use it exclusively. In fact, while Barry is an old head and is needed as season will open in Jersey City and Provi the Spalding League Ball is in universal use wherever Base Ball is played. a leader. This leaves Shaw and House dence, with Toronto in the former city and Each ball wrapped in tinfoil, packed in a separate box, and sealed in accordance out of it, and both are youngsters of more Rochester in Providence. Other openings with the latest League regulations. Warranted to last a full game when used under or than ordinary promise. will be Providence in Montreal on May 11, dinary conditions. Baltimore in Rochester on May 11, and Jer sey City in Toronto on May 12. Each team No. 1. Each, $1.50. Special to Clubs, per doz., $15.00. McAleer in Hopeful Mood. will play 140 games. The schedule© shows Other Base Balls at $1.25, $1, 75c, 50c, 25c, lOc and 5c. Manager McAleer, of the Browns, is well the regular Uncle Sam dates, and in addition pleased with the line-up of the Browns to these there are three Canadian holidays. and the results of the Texas training trip, May 25 is Victoria Day, with Baltimore in SPALDING BASE BALL RECORD. and if the Browns do not Toronto, and Newark in Montreal. July 1 win the spring series from is Dominion Day, with Buffalo in Montreal, PRESIDENT PULLIAM SAYS: "Spalding©s Official Base Ball Record for 1908 the Cardinals he will be a and Rochester in Toronto. Toronto has a should be possessed by not only every club-owner, every professional ball player, much-disappointed man. Said civic holiday on August 3, when Jersey City but every lover of the game, simply as a complete record of the growth of professional he today: "Waddell may plays there. base ball in America." Tor sale everywhere. Price, 10 cents. pitch the opening game, with Powell working Sunday if PRESIDENT POWERS the day is warm, and Howell announced his staff of umpires to consist of Every Base Ball captain, manager and,player should have a copy of Spalding©s otherwise. I don©t see where John Stafford, W. J. Sullivan, Thomas B. handsomely illustrated Base Ball catalogue. IT©S FREE. the Cardinal pitchers can be Kelley, J. H. Conway and August Moran. in any better condition than He also said the differences between Duffy the Browns.© Beebe, Kar and Doe at Providence had been settled ger and Fromme are good whereby puffy would run the club alone. men, I know, but they are The Providence Club asked for waivers on A. G. SPALDING & BROS » m n better than some of mine, two players, Salvey and Stevens, and Bal James McAleer while Waddell certainly timore asked for waivers on Kelley, Hall New York Cleveland New Orleans San Francisco Cincinnati looks better than I have ever seen him at and Hambacker. Word was received from Syracuse Pittsburg St. Louis Minneapolis Denver the opening of a season. Waddell is one of President Herrmann, of the Cincinnati Club, Buffalo Philadelphia Chicago Kansas City Montreal, Can. the easiest men in the world to handle, that he had five players O©Neill, outfielder; Baltimore Washington Detroit Boston London, Eng. and he is going to pitch good ball for me Ragon, pitcher; Fleharty, pitcher; Blanch- this year. The Brown infield looks better ard, outfielder, and Daley, outfielder to dis to me than the Cardinals© ; so does the out pose of for $1,500 apiece. Toronto has by Manager Duffy, of the Providence Club field, and, while they have a chance, of signed a younger brother of Rudolph, the secures full control of the club through the COTTON STATES LEAGUE. course, I can©t see where they can win or Bronx pitcher, Fred Rudolph, who is an out purchase of the interest of A. G. Doe has how. Tom Jones is better than I have ever fielder. Hugh Jennings No. 2, a shortstop been completed and the trouble that existed President Crowder Sees Only Success seen him. He is hitting and fielding as on the Toronto roster, will be released to a in their affairs since early last fall has been good as any man in the business and I Tri-State League club. brought to an end. The stock held by Mr. Ahead For the Organization Which is think he will work better with Williams, A TIMELY SUGGESTION. Doe was bought jointly by Charles Lavis, Strongly Fortified at All Points. Wallace and Ferris that he has ever worked A letter was received from President Cal of Boston, and Manager Duffy. The for for the Browns. In the outfield we have Ewing, of the Pacific Coast League, sug mer is a personal friend of Manager Duffy Jackson, Miss., April 4. Editor "Sport them beaten, while with Farris, Graham gesting a post season series of games among of many years standing, and the entire ing Life." According to President A. C. and Criss I have three of the best young the Class A pennant winners, particularly charge of the club has been given Duffy. Crowder, of the Cotton States League, the pitchers any man ever picked up. Bailey the Eastern League, American Association The matter was arranged at short notice, general affairs, both material should be better than last year, and I am and Pacific Coast League. That matter will Mr. Doe making an offer that was thought and financial, throughout the relying on him for some good work." be taken up later. One of the games be reasonable. The stock was purchased and circuit are in satisfactory tween the Rochester and Jersey City teams the mon%y paid over last week. A few days shape, and he is satisfied The Local Championship Series. will be played in Hoboken on April 26, after the transfer of the stock to Duffy and that all the clubs will be which is a Sunday. Lavis a writ of attachment was served on swung into line and ready The first game of the spring local cham Manager Duffy as treasurer of the Provi for the fray when the date pionship series was played at Sportsmen©s Improvements at Newark. dence Club, attaching the stock of Mr. Doe for the opening of the Park on Saturday, April 4, before 18,000 in the club. The writ was served at the battle of the 1908 flag ar people, the largest crowd that ever opened Newark, N. J., April 6. After several instigation of John O©Donnell, of Worcester, rives. Columbus has been a base ball season in this city. The Car conferences with George W. Wi©edenmayer. who bought Doe©s interest in the Worces rather slow in coming for dinals won on all-around superior work. Manager George T. Stallings has perfected ter club last summer, it being discovered that ward with orders for con Fromme, who broke into fast company last 1 \,_, ©; - plans for extensive improve there was an attachment on Doe©s stock in tract blanks, but a telegram season, was opposed to the veteran Howeil ments to Wiedenmayer©s has been received from Hon. Park. Work was started the Worcester Club, it is claimed, for $300. on the slab and outpitched him in the Former President Doe has gone to Hot A. C. Crowder Percy Maer, of the Bigbee pinches. The Cardinals played an error last week on a now grand Springs and, it is said, intends to buy a town, requesting that a sup- less game behind Fromme, while the Browns stand, which will have a club in one of the minor Western leagues- ply .of contract blanks be rushed to him, slipped coggs twice. Scores: seating capacity of 1000, and and these were sent. The player and salary will be provided with opera limit of 12 men to a team and salary of Cardinals. AB.R.B. P.A.E! Browns. AB.R.B. P. A.K Montreal Moving Rapidly Now. Charles, 3b 4 2 1 2 2 0 Hoffman, rf 4 0 3 1 0 0 style chairs. The new $1,350, which is effective April 15, will give Barry, rf. . 2 0 2 0 00 C.Jones, cf. 3 0 0 2 00 structure will occupy the Montreal, April 4. Editor "Sporting the teams a better chance to weed out than Deleha©y.lf 412000 Stone, If. .. 2 0 0 3 00 space at the prpsent entrance Life." The plans for the new grandstand hitherto, as by April 2 each manager will Konet©y, Ib 3 0 0 15 00 Williams,2b 401100 to the park and will be con have been submitted and accepted. They Murray, cf. 3 0 0 3 00 Wallace, ss 3 0 0 2 2 1 have from eighteen to twenty-five men from Byrne, ss.. 3 0 0 2 30 Hartzell, 3b 4 0 0 4 3 0 nected with the main and will accommodate 2000 500 more than the whom to draw the stayers, so that a fort Hostefr,2b 300240 T. Jones, Ib 4 0 2 11 00 right field stands. The old stand and with bleachers extending night will, it is believed, give ample time Marshall, c 3 0 0 3 1 0 -Spencer, c. 4 00 3 11 stands will be erected on the around to first and third bases, a seating to judge of the caliber and staying qualities Fromme, p 3 0 0 0 3 0 Howell, p. . 3 0 0 0 50 G. T. Stallings same plans as those of the capacity of 6000 is assured. The team will of the aspirants. As to the finances, Mr. New York American League report at Easton, Pa., April 1. The line-up Crowder reports money in bank and draw Totals.. 28 3 527130 Totals.. 31 0 627112 Cardinals ...... 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 Club and the Buffalo Club. All tickets will will be as follows: McManus, Waters, ing interest, all of the deposits and forfeits Browns ...... 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 be purchased outside of the grounds and the Clarke and Fox catchers; Tift, Keefe, Stan havin? been paid in, and it is understood Two-base hit Barry. Three-base hit Delehanty. grandstand patrons will enter from the ley, Herbst, Wicker, Dubois, Romer and that several of the clubs have a surplus Sacrifice hits Konetchy, Hostetter, C. Jones, Barry. street direct to the stand. There will be an Hobbs, pitchers. Infielders: Casey, Corco- with which to start. Roy Montgomery and Double play Hartaell, T. Jones. Wil eight-foot walk and a number of aisles to his men during the bad weather have been liams. Hit by pitcher Uy Fromme 1. Wild pitch ran, Simmons and Lowden; outfielders Joyce, Fromme. First on balls Off Fromme 2, Howell distribute the spectators. The contract was Jones, Madigan and O©Hara. The club is working indoors, having been givejj the use 3. Struck out By Fromme 2, Howell 3. Left on signed on Saturday, and the contractors sure of Joe Yeager, if the St. Louis Ameri of the roomy exposition auditorium** building bases Browns 8, Cardinals 4. Time 1.47. Umpires agree to have the work completed in time cans decide to sell him. With Joe Yeager by the Exposition Association, near the -Sheridan and O©Day. Attendance 18,000. for the opening game on April 22. The cost and a good batting first baseman, Doc. diamond. of the improvements will be about $3000. Casey should be heard from this season. Waddell Loses His First Game. The seating capacity will be about 8000. Further progress was made at a meeting News Notes. On Sunday, April 5, the Cardinals out In speaking of the improvement, Mr. Stall of the shareholders of the Montreal Club, ings stated yesterday that it was his in held Monday night, towards putting the The League umpires are John J. Bammert, played the Browns again and were the vic George Larocque and Louis Hall. tors, 4 to 3, after a sensational finish. Ed tention to have special accommodations for organization . on a good financial basis. A die Karger and the famed "Rube" Wad women patrons o-f the same in the shape of further sum of $1200 in cash was sub dell were the opposing boxmen. Karger a reception-room, or the same arrangement scribed on the spot, and each of the fifteen pitched the steadier in the pinches, while that prevails in the leading theatres. "I shareholders present undertook to raise $300 Waddell was hit freely with men on bases. want to make the grounds attractive, so as aniece by next week. The third payment The attendance, which numbered nearly 26,- to get the best people in Newark, men and of $1000 on the franchise was paid last BALL PLAYERS© CARDS 000, was one of the largest crowds that has women alike, to come out and see the Tuesday to Frank Farrell. view a game in years. The game was not games," said Stallings. It is my intention won until the last American was out in of having strict order prevail at all games, News Notes. and I am determined to nip at the begin the ninth. Hoffman opened the ninth for ning any attempts of disorder by unruly Edward Hanlon is now president of the the Americans with a triple, but Karger©s Baltimore Club. brilliant pitching and high-class fielding shut spectators." GOOD SEMI-PROF. PLATETRS WATS©TKtt. off a run that would have tied the score. Infielder Harry Arndt, late of the Tri- Traveling teams can book games with good inde Rube Waddell fanned nine Nationals, but Dnffy-Doe Trouble Ended. State League, has signed with the Provi pendent team. Adrian Base Ball Club, Adrian. was hit hard when he failed to locate the Providence, R. I., April 4. A© deal where- dence Club. Michigan. 18 SRORTCVG &PRIIMI, 1908 GROUP PICTURES FINE.PHOTOS OF MAJOR AND MINOR LEAGUE TEAMS* GIVING POB BEADY BEFERENCE ALL LEAGUES TJNDEB THE NATIONAL AGREEMENT; TOGETHER WITH LEAGUE Printed in Half-Tone, on Heavy CLASSIFICATION; AND WITH CLUB MEMBERS, OFFICIALS AND MANAGERS. TRI-STATE LEAGUE. WESTERN LEAGUE. Enameled Paper, of a Size and NATIONAL ASSOCIATION LEAGUES. (CLASS B.) _, (CLASS A.) President. Norris O©Neil. Chicago, HI. NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PROFES President, Charles F. Carpenter, Altoona, Pa. CLUB MEMBERS DENVER, Col., Chas Irwin, Quality to Make Them Suitable SIONAL BASE BALL LEAGUES. Season, April 22-Sept. 12. Manager. DES MOINES, la., Chas. Dexter,© Mana- ne«Au,y NCOLN> Neb" Guy w- Green, Manager. ALTOONA CLUB, Altoona, Pa. OMAHA, Neb., William A. Rourke, Man- For Framing and Display* President, P. T. POWERS, Fuller Building, * P. L. Morrlson, President, g6/. PUEBLO, Col., H. Patterson, Manager* New York. John S. garrell. Manager. blOUX CITY, la., Wm. H. Holmes Manager. Sea-< Secretary, J. H. FARRELL, Box 214, Au UAKRISBUBG CLUB, Harrisburg, Pa. son, April 15-Sept 14. "Sporting Life" has group pictures of burn, N. Y.______u W. Harry Baiter, President, PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE. any of the following clubs. Price 10 cents George W. Heckert. Manager. . (CLASS A.) for each copy by mail, securely wrapped in BOARD OF ARBITRATION: JOHNSTOWN CLUB, Johnstown, Pa. President, J. Cal. Ewing, San Francisco, Cal. tube. By1 the dozen (assorted or all of one J. Cal Ewing, T. H. Murnane, W. M. u George N. Kline, President, CLUB MEMBERS SAN FRANCISCO, Cal., Frank kind) $1.00. In ordering specify the Kavanaugh, James H. O©Rourke, M. H. Sex Edward Ashenbach, Manager. M. Ish, President; John Gleason, .Manager. OAK LAND, Cal., Edward M. Walters, President; Georga name of the club and league and be sure ton, D. M. Shively, Joseph D. O©Brien. TANCASTER CLUB, Lancaster, Pa. Van Haltren, Manager. LOS ANGELES, Cal., Sen to mention the year. The following is our LEAGUE MEMBERS. " Frank B. Troat, President, ator Pendleton, President; Henry Berry. Manager. complete list. We have no others. Don©t Clarence Foster, Manager. PORTLAND, Ore., Judge McCreedie, President; write and ask us if we have pictures of Eastern League. IGalf Coast League Walter, McCreedie. Manager. Season, April 4-No- American Association ^Western Canada qiRENTON CLUB, Trenton, N. J. vember 1. the "Squeedunk Team," of the Squeedunk Southern League ©Eastern Illinois * Lewis Perrine. President, League, or any others. We haven©t. Pacific Coast League South Michigan John J. Carney, Manager, The groups are 13 x 14 inches in size. Western League I Central Association CENTRAL LEAGUE. New York League Wisconsin State UILMINGTON CLUB, Wilmington. Del. (CLASS B.) 1902 CHAMPION MAJOR LEAGUE CLUBS. New England League Western Association " F. P. Bennett, President, President, Dr. F. R. Carson, South Bend, Ind. Pittsburg Club of 1902, National League Champions Connecticut League Western Pa. Leagu* Michael Grady, Manager. CLUB MEMBERS DAYTON, 0.. Bade Meyer, for 1903; Philadelphia Club ("Athletics") of 1902, Trl-State I«acue Northern Copper Manager. EVANSVILLE, O., Punch Knoll, Man American League Champions for 1903. UtLLIAMSPORT CLUB, Williamsport, Pa. ager. GRAND RAPIDS, Mlch., Robert Lowe, Central League Cotton States League " Frank C. Bowman, President. Manager. SOUTH BEND, Ind., Angus A. Grant, 1902 CHAMPION MINOR LEAGUE CLUBS. Ind. -111. -Iowa League Pa.-Ohio-Maryland H. S. Wolverton. Manager. Manager. FORT WAYNE, Ind., John O. Hen- To,ront Club of 1902, Eastern League Champions Northwestern League [South Atlantic League dricks, Manager. TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Louis for 1903; Indianapolis Club of 1902, American Ohio-Pennsylvania League Texas League READING CLUB, ReadtagT Pa. Drill, Manager. WHEELING, W. Va., E. D. Price, Association Champions for 1903; Kansas City Club Virginia League Arkansas State League " Jacob L. Weitzel, Pres.; A. A. Fink, Sec©y. Manager. 2ANESVILLE, O., Martin Hogan, Mana- or 1902, Western League Champions for 1903; later-State League Arlzona-Oklahoma-Kansas Thomas Owens, Manager. ger. Season, April 23-Sept 8 Manchester Club of 1902. New England League Champions for 1963; Nashville Club of 1902, EASTERN LEAGUE NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE. ILLINOIS-IOWA-INDIANA LEAGUE. southern League Champions for 1903 ;New Haven (CLASS A.) (CLASS B.) (CLASS B.) VnJJI1 1902< Connecticut League Champions for President, Thomas J. Loftus, Dubuaue, la. President, Patrick T. Powers. New York City. President, J. H. Farrcll, Auburn, N. T. 1903; Butte Club of 1902. Pacific Coast Northwest Season, May 7-September 19. CLUB MEMBERS CEDAR RAPIDS, la., B. League Champions for 1903; Albany Club of 1902, Season., April 22-September 20. Hill, Manager. CLINTON, la., Chas. Beulow, BW " , state LeaKue Champions for 1903; ALBANY CLUB, Albany, N. Y. Manager. ROCK ISLAND, HI., Louis Cook, Mana 1902> I©©I-©L TjUBTALO CLUB, Buffalo, N. Y. ger. PEORIA, 111., Frank Dormelly, Manager. for% 03 hampions " C. M. Winchester, Jr., President, 0 Alex. B. Potter, President. M. J. Doherty, Manager. BLOOMINGTON, 111., W. Conners, Manager. DE- George A. Smith, Manner. CATUR, I1L. George Reed, Manager. iSPR ING- 1903 AMERICAN LEAGUE CLUBS. A MSTER-JOHNSTOWN- GLOVERS VILLE FIELD, HI., John A. McCarthy, Manager. DUBUQUE, * in£}ub of 1903> American League Champions BALTIMORE CLUB, Baltimore, Md. " M. F. Button, of Gloversville, President, la., C. Rowland, Manager. 5-S5,, ? ,V also Champions of tho World for 1904; D Edward H. Hanlon, President, Henry Ramsey. Manager. Philadelphia Club ("Athletics"), Cleveland Club, John Dunn, Manager. WESTERN ASSOCIATION. n 01 Club© Detroit Club,, St. Louis Club, JERSEY CITY CLUB, Jersey City, N. J. DINGHAMTON CLUB, Binghamton, N. Y. (CLASS C.) Chicago Club, Washington Club. u Henry Devitt, President. 0 3. H. Mooney, Pres., M. S. Roach, Sec., President. D. M. Shively, Kansas City, Kas. __ . ©983 NATIONAL LEAGUE CLUBS. Joseph Bean, Manager. James Bannon, Manager. CLUB MEMBERS JOPLIN, Mo., John Flllman, LClli? of ,r1903- National League Champions MONTREAL CLUB, Montreal, Can. OCBANTON CLUB, Scranton, Pa. Manager. SPRINGFIELD, Mo., D. Risiey, Manager. 4 ;, 1^ ?ork Club© Chicago Club, CIncin- 11 Clarence Smith, President, u E. J. Coleman, President, HUTCHINSON, Kas., Jay Andrews, Manager. WE6B Malachl Kittrldge, Manager. CITY, Mo., Lawrence Milton, Manager. ENIO, pna James Casey, Manager. Okla. W. J. Kimmel, Manager. TOPEKA, Kas., 1903 CHAMPION MINOR LEAGUE CLUBS. HEW ARK CLUB, Newark, N. J. SYRACUSE CLUB, Syracuse, N. Y. D. G. Cooley, Manager. WICHITA, Kas., John Hol It. Paul Club of 1903. American Association Chant " George T. Stallings, President u George N. Kuntzsch, President. land, Manager. OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok.. John Mc- pions for 1904; Jersey City Club of 1903, Eastern and Manager. T. C. Griffin. Manager. Connell, Manager. League Champions for 1904; Lowell Club of 1903. New England League Champions for 1904; Fort TjROVIDENCE CLUB. Providence. R. L IPBOY CLUB. Troy, N.~Y] SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE. Wayne Club of 1903. Central League Champions r Hugh Duffy, President 1 Chas. Rabbet, President, (CLASS C.) for 1904; Holyoke Club of 1903, Connecticut and Manager. John J. O©Brien, Manager. President, Charles W. Boyer, Charleston, S. C. League Champions for 1904; Memphis Club of ROCHESTER CLUB. Rochester, N. T. ITTICA CLUB. Utlca, N. Y. CLUB MEMBERS AUGUSTA, Ga.. Chas. Dex 1903, Southern League Champions for 1904; Se- n 0. T. Chapln. President, u Harry W. Boberts, President, ter, Manager. COLUMBIA, S. C., Wynne Clarke, dalia Club of 1903, Missouri Valley Champions A. C. Buckenbcrgar, Manager. Charles Dooley, Manager. Manager. JACKSONVILLE, Ma., D. J. Mttl- for 1904; Los Angeles Club of 1903, Pacific Coast laney. Manager. MACON, Ga., J. Malarkey, Man League Champions for 1904; Schenectady Club of TORONTO CLUB, Toronto, Ont. UILKESBARRE CLUB, Wilkesbarre. Pa. ager. SAVANNAH, Ga., Walter Morris. Manager. 1903, New York State League Champions for 1904. •*• 3. 3. McCaffery. President. " J. S. Monks, President, CHARLESTON, S. C., Pat Meaney, Manager. Sea M. J. Kelley, Manager. Abel Lezotte, Manager. son April 6 to August 22. 1904 AMERICAN LEAGUE CLUBS. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION. NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE. OHIO-PENNSYLVANIA LEAGUE. (CLASS A.) (CLASS B.) (CLASS C.) President, Charles H. Morton, Akron, O. President, Joseph D. O©Brien, Milwaukee, Wla. Pres., T. H. Murnane; Sec., J.C. Morse, Bostoa,Mass. CLUB MEMBERS AKRON, O., J. Breckinridge. Season, April 15-Sept. 14. Season, May 1-Sept. 19. Manager. CANTON, O., Edward Murpby, Manager. New ^ ©-1804 ©"" -©-NATIONAL - ©"- -- LEAGUE CLUBS NEW CASTLE, Pa., Peter Porter, Manager SHAR- POLUMBUS CLUB, Columbus, O. for DROCKTON CLUB, Brockton, Mass. ON, Pa., C. Van Patterson, Manager. YOUNGS- u T. J. Bryce, President, ° S. D. Flanagan, President TOWN, 0., Samuel Wright, Manager. McKEES- bu _ . William Clymer. Manager. delphia Club. and Manager. PORT, Pa.. Senile McCay, Manager. GIRARD, Pa., Daniel Koster, Manager.. EAST LIVERPOOL, 0.. TNDIANAPOLIS CLUB, Indianapolis. Ind. WALL RIVER CLUB, Fall River, Mass. Wm. Phillips, Manager. Salary limit, $1,000. Sea J- Wm. H. Watldns, President, 1 John E. Torpey, President, son, April 30 to September 30. Chas. C. Carr, Manager. John H. O©Brien, Manager. v ANSAS CITY CLUB, Kansas City, M* UAVERHTLL CLUB, Haverhill, Mass. COTTON STATES LEAGUE. ** George Tebeau. President. n Daniel Clohecy, President, (CLASS D.) Monte Cross, Manager. William Hamilton, Manager. President, C. D. Crowder. Jackson, Miss. Haverhill Club of 1904, New England Leiume CLUB MEMBERS COLUMBUS. Miss., John Champions for 1905; Springfield Club of 1904 TOUISVILLE CLUB, Louisville, Ky. T AWRENCE CLUB, Lawrence, Mass. Toft. Manager. GULFPORT, Miss., Robert Macona "r ,,©h ;? T<,^eagtle CliMWions for 1905; " Thos. A. Barker. President. " Edward L. Arundel, President J. Gilks, Manager. JACKSON, Miss., Roy Mont James T. Burke, Manager. Mal Eason, Manager. J&<£IU?or %5f V^aVnfS of^ gomery, Manager. MERIDIAN, Miss., Fred Schmidt, Central League Champtons for 1905. © MILWAUKEE CLUB, Milwaukee, Wls. T YNN CLUB, Lynn, Mass. Manager. MONROE, La., Jack Auslet, Manager. ra Chas. S. Havener, President, " Matthew M. McCann, President, VICKSBURG, Miss.. George Blackburn, Manager. g£ason April 2-Aiigust 19.______1905 NATIONAL LEAGUE CLUBS. Barry MeCormiek, MtCnage.r. Frank Leonard, Manager. Jfew York Club of 1905, National LeaCTe riinmnlo MINNEAPOLIS CLUB, Minneapolis, Minn. T OWELL CLUB, Lowell, Mass. OHIO STATE LEAGUE. for 1906; also Champions of the Wwld for f<)n ra M. E. Cantillon, Pr©resident, " Alexander Winn. President (CLASS D.) Pitfsburg Club, Chicago Club, Philade 190G ; and Manager. A. W. Paly, Manager. President, Robert Quinn, Columbus, O. S T. PAUL CLUB, St. PaulT Minn. MEW BEDFORD CLUBT New Bedford, Mass. CLUB MEMBERS LIMA, W J. Clarke, Manager. George Lennon, President James Biuke, President, LANCASTER, Curt Ellston, Manager. MANSFIELD, Tim Flood, Manager. James Canavan, Manager. Carl McVey, Manager. MARION, Chas. M. O©Day, Manager. NEWARK, O. B. Berryhill, Manager. mOLEDO CLUB, Toledo, O. TJORCESTER CLUB, Worcester, Mass. SPRINGFIELD, Ed. R.insick, Manager. Season -1- Wm. R. Armour, President , " . President April 23 to September 13. Salary limit, SI fino and Manager. and Manager. INTER-STATE LEAGUE. 1905 CHAMPION HtlNOR LEAGUE CLIIRC SOUTHERN LEAGUE. (CLASS D.) rovidence Club of 1905, Champions of the w»=V CONNECTICUT LEAGUE. (CLASS A.) President, C. H. Rexford, Oil City, Pa.; secretary. League for 1908; Columbus Club of-- 1905,1905 ^tern (CLASS B.I W. R Smith, Franklin, Pa. pions of the Amen< President, W. M. Kavanaugb, Little Rock, Art Association for lyoe©; j^s President, W. J. Tracey, Bristol, Conn. CLUB MEMBERS OIL CITY, Pa., C. L. Rex- Season, April 15-Sept. 19. Season, April 28-September 12. ford, Manager. FRANKLIN, Pa., W. R. Smith, Manager. ERIE, Pa., F. Baumeister, Manager. ATLANTA CLUB, Atlanta, Ga. BRIDGEPORT CLUJB, Bridgeport, Conn. OLEAN, N. Y., Percy Stetler, Manager. WARREN, " J. W. Heisman, President ° James H. O©Rourke, Prfesident Pa., , Manager. BRADFORD, Pa., W. A. Smith, Manager. and MaJiager Geo. F. Rinderknccht, Manager. Salary limit, $1,300. BIRMINGHAM CLUB, Birmingham, Ala. DARTFORD CLUB, Hartford, Conn. PENNSYLVANIA-WEST VIRGINIA LEAGUE. ° R. H. Baugh, Pres.; C. E. Jackson, Sec©y, « . j. H. Clarkin, President (CLASS D.) Harry Vaughn. Manager. Thomas J. Dowd. Manager. President, Jas. D. Groninger. Morgantown, W. Va. SPECIAL GROUP CLUB MEMBERS BUTLER, Pa., Frank Slsley. President and Managers of the Na T ITTLE ROCK CLUB, Little Rock, Ark. UOLYOKE CLUB, Holyoke, Mass. Manager. CONNELLSVILLE, Pa., H. E. Irwin, for •" H. C. Rather, Pres.; C. P. Perrle, Sec'y, « P. H. Prindiville, President, Manager. CLARKSBURG, W Va., Lucis Hogue, the M. J. Finn, Manager. John Tlgbe; Manager. Manager. FAIRiHONT, W. Va., Thomas Haymond, 1906 AMERICAN LEAGUE CLUBS UEMPHIS CLUB, Memphis, Tenn. HEW HAVEN CLUB, New Haven, Conn. Manager. SCOTTDALE, Pa., S. B. Buttermore, Chicago Club of 1906, © © 1VJ F. P. Coleman, Pres.; T. F. McCullough, Sec., 11 S. J. Weldenhamer, President, Manager. Salary limit $1,200. Charles Babb, Manager. for 1907; © Albert Paly, Manager. ATLANTIC ASSOCIATION. New Yor MONTGOMERY CLUB, Montgomery, Ala. MEW BRITAIN CLUB, New Britain, Cona. (CLASS D.) C©Athlet ra R. i.. Chambers, _Pres.; .., J.. H. Kllnge, See.. " Charles H. Humphrey, President Pres., Hugh McBreen, "Advertiser" Bldg, Boston, Washington _ James A. Ryan, Manager. and Manager. Mass., Sec., Frederick Lake, Lowell, Mass 1906 NATIONAL LEAGUE CLUBS CLUB MEMBERS LE WIST ON, Me., George L. Chicago Club of 1996, National Leacup Ph . KTASHVILLE CLUB, Nashville, Tenn. U ERIDEN CLUB, Meriden, Conn. Beede, Manager. NEWPORT, R, I., Ben M An for 1907; New York Club, Mttslmrf^ Clnh oft1?"8 " F. E. Kuhn, President, M Charles H. Smart. President. thony, Manager. PAWTUCKET, R. I., W. Connors, delphia Club, Brooklyn Club. Cincinnati n,Ut" W. Bernhardt, Manager. C. H. Cheney, Manager. Manager. PORTLAND, Me., F. Drtscoll, Manager St. Louis Club, Boston Club cuwlnnati Club. HEW ORLEANS CLUB, New Orleans, L«. OPRINGFIELD CLUB, Springfield, Mass. TAUNTON, Mass., M. H. McDermott, Manager! 1908 CHAMPION MINOR LEAGUE CLIIRc " Leonard L. Stei-n, President, 0 Dan O©Nell, President WOONSOCKET, R.©© I., John Lelghton, Manager. ffalo Club of 1986, Champions of the pf, » Charles Frank, Manager. and Manager. Season, May 2 -September 7. S alary limit, $1,000. .eague for 1907; Columbus Club of 1906 rn n MOBILE CLUB, Mobile, Ala. TJATERBURY CLUB, Waterbury, Conn. EMPIRE STATE LEAGUE. : * M Dr. H. T. Inee, President, " H R. Durant, President (CLASS D.) Thomas Fisher. Manager. and Manager. President, M. ,T. Roclie, Cortlandt, N Y CLUB MEMBERS AUBURN, N. Y,© Thomas NORTHWESTERN LEAGUE. VIRGINIA LEAGUE. Quinn, Manager. CORTLANDT, N Y M T (CLASS B.) Koche, Manager. FULTON, N. Y., E J Schem© (CLASS C.) Manager. GENEVA, N. Y., Thos. J. Gallaeher© Chamrions of the' Central League for 1907? President, W. H. Lucas, Spokane, Wash. Manager. LYONS, N. Y., E. J. Meyers, Manager Season, April 18-Sept. 29. Pres., Sec., and Treas.. Jake Wells, Richmond, Va. ONE!DA, N. Y., Elmer Horton, Manager. Salary 1997 NATIONAL LEAGUE CLUBS. limit, $750. ABEKDKEN CLUB, Aberdeen, Wash. nANvTLLE CLUB, Danville, Va. Chicago Club of 1907, National Leaime phqmr.i " W. K. Macfarlaue, President, v J. O. Boatwright, President ARKANSAS STATE LEAGUE. for 1908, also Champisns of theTw^ld far llof- R. P. Brown, Manager. Robert Stafford, Manager. Pittsburg Club, Philadelphia Club, New York Club© (CLASS D.) President, T. J. Craigftead, Hot Springs, Ark. T, 1,1 Club,r.1..V -= -.. (.JJ^ Bogtoj, QJ^^ g^ DUTTE CLUB, Butte, ~MonL TYNCHBURG CLUB, Lynchburg, Va. .ub. . » Russ H. HaU, President u John J. Grim President CLUB MEMBERS ARGENT A, James Kerwin, and Manager. and Manager. Manager. HELENA, Rudy Kling, Manager. HOT SPRINGS, Arthur lUggs, Manager. POP 1907 AMERICAN LEAGUE CLUBS. qEATTLE CLUE. Seattle. "Wash. MORFOLK CLUB, Norfoik7~Va. LAR BLUFF, Al Sullivan, Manager. NEWPORT. Detroit Club of 1907, American League champions O D. B. Duedate. Pi-esident " Otto Wells Pres.; W. M. Hannan, Jr Sec Robert Shelton, Manager. PINE BLUFF, Walter for 1908; Philadelphia ("Athletics") Club. Chi and Manager. Robert Fender.^ Manager. Deaver, Manager. Salary limit, $850. cago Club, Cleveland Club, New York Club, St. QPOKANE CLUB, Spokane, Wash. PORTSMOUTH CLUB, Portsmouth Va. Louis Club. Boston Clnb. Washington Club. E. E. Quion, President r C. T. Bland, President, CENTRAL ASSOCIATION. 1907 CHAMPION MINOR LEAGUE CLUBS. and Manager. Steve Griffin, Manager. (CLASS D.) President, M. J. Justice, Keokuk, la. Toronto Club of 1907, Eastern League; Columbus rpACOMA CLUB, Tacoma, Wash. pOANOKE CLUB, Roanoke, Va. CLUB MEMBERS BURLINGTON, la., Edward Club of 1907, American Association; WilUa-msport •*• George M. Shreeder, President . A Henry Scholz. President. Egan, Manager. JACKSONVILLE, 111., Harry dob of 1907, TJi-State League; Albany Club af and Manager. Charles Shatter, Manager. Berte, Manager. KEWANEE, 111., Harry Busse, 1907, New York Leaeoe; Bkriyo&e dub of 1907, UANCOtJTKB CLUB, Vancourer, B C. Manager. KEOKUK, la., Frank Belt, Manager. Connecticut Leafftie; Atlanta Ctab of 1907, Sotrth- © A. R. Dlckson, TjICHMOND CLUB, Richmond, Va. OSKALOOSA, la., A. S. Kennedy, Manager. OT- a JUeaeoe; Norfoflc Cl«t» at 1OT, TixHaia aad 41 W. B. Bradley, President, TUMWA, la., William Earle, Manager. QUINCY, Perry Lipe, Manager. 111., Harry Hofer, Manager. APRIL n, 1908 SRORTIINQ

WINNER OF THE TRAP-SHOOT BOB SMITH IS DOUBLE WINNER ERS LEAGUE HONORS* IN PALEFACE SHOOL Finish First in the Race By Just Dorchester Marksman Lands 100 Two Points S, S, White Club Target and Fifty Event Clark Was Second Record of Race, Captures Powers©Trophy Contest and Results of Final Shoot* Kirkwood Finishes Second*

Philadelphia, Pa., April 6. The Highland Wellington, Mass., April 2. Bob Smith, Gun Club won the championship of the he Dorchester paleface and marksman, had Philadelphia Trap Shooters© League Satur i good afternoon over the traps yesterday day afternoon, April 4, in the five-team race at the Paleface Shooting Association©s reg at Crum Lynne. Although beaten out by the ular weekly shoot at Wellington, for he not Whites on Saturday, the lead of two points only annexed the high average prize for held by the Edge Hill marksmen previous amateurs shooting the entire program of 100 to the shoot and the two points they earned targets, Smith had keen competition from the by finishing second in Saturday©s shoot ;o carry to a winning finish a handicap enabled them to capture the championship. shoot, even when only allowed the privilege But they were pushed hard by the Dentists. of one bird. In the opening event at 100 The latter, by outshootlng the field Satur ;argets, Smith had keen competition in the day, earned three points, bringing their to STew England champion, Horace Kirkwood. tal number of points scored up to 19, just The latter©s lead at the half-way mark was one less than tying the Edge Hill Club. ;wo ©©kills.©© Smith, however, gave a good Had either Meadow Springs, South End or account of himself in the opening round of Chester been able to beat out Highland the ;he second half and climbed even. The men championship would have gone to the lad a great battle to the end, when Smith Whites. Saturday was a great day for high won by two birds. In the next event, a scores, and the Whites, by breaking 436 special 50-target handicap match, Smith targets, established the highest team score again got into his winning stride, and al of the season. Their total targets broken though allowed but one bird, pulled ahead for the season are 2841, the highest in the of Hassam five birds. © Hassam was on league. Highland finished seven targets be scratch and came second. For the re-entry hind the Dentists in this respect, while contest in the Henry Powers trophy han South End came in third with 2591. Mea dicap race Clark won with a breakage of 18 dow Springs finished fourth with 2396 and and an allowance of two birds. Score*: Chester last with 1542. The league had a ONE HUNDRED TARGETS. most successful season and will now engage in post-season series to determine the many Targets. 10 15 10 15 10 15 10 15 T. Smith ...... 9 15 8 14 10 14 10 13 93 prizes offered to the league. The final race Kirkwood ...... 915 915 814 813 91 standing follows: Wild ...... 912 813 812 810 80 Points scored Targets blm. Hassam ...... 7 S 8 12 10 11 10 12 78 Highland ...... 20 2811 "Frank" ...... 6 10 8 12 7 12 9 12 76 White ...... 19 2848 Clark ...... 611 811 911 613 75 South End ...... 15 2591 Horrigan ...... 8 10 7 12 10 10 8 9 74 Meadow Springs ...... 11 2396 Hodges ...... 5 12 10 9 5 9 9 13 72 Chester ...... 5 1542 Daggett ...... 710 612 711 610 69 Crane ...... 612 5 9 910 611 68 "Charles" ...... 8 10 8 11 5 10 5 8 65 THE FINAL SHOOT. Bumes ...... 10 13 810 411 4 5 65 Lynde ...... 7 8 7 9 6 12 4 9 62 THOMAS S. DANDO Todd ...... 6 9 6 8 6 9 7 9 60 The Whites Defeat Highlands By Just Jones ...... 7 10 5 9 T 6 44 Two Points. The New Gun Editor of "Sporting Life." "Jack" ...... 910 9 8 7 ...... 43 (From "Sporting Life" of March 14, 1908.) Peteraon ...... 4 12 4 7 3 .. 30 Philadelphia, Pa., April 6. In the closest Loekwood ...... 5 9 5 11 .. -. 30 face of the season and a fitting wind-up day Mr. Thomas Statesbury Dando has been actively identified with "Sporting Life" from Its In Roid ...... 2 2 5 6,9...... 24 ception to the present day. The paper was started in April, 1883, by Messrs. Thomas S. Dando, SPECIAL 50--BIRD HANDICAP. to the Philadelphia Trap Shooters© League Francis C. Rlchter and August Rudolph in partnership. At that time Mr. Dando was a rising season, the S. S. White Gun Club beat out young printer with a big plant located on Walnut street. In 1885 he incorporated his printing Targets 10 15 10 15 B. H. T. the Highland Shooting Association at Crum business into The Dando Printing and Publishing Company, a still existent and flourishing insti Smith ...... 10 14 10 13 47 1 48 Hassam . ... 10 11 10 12 43 .. 43 Lynne Saturday afternoon by just two tar tution. In 1SSG Mr. Rudolph died, his interests passing to Mr. Emil Thielans, a wealthy cotton 8 14 8 13 43 .. 43 gets, the final score being 436 to 434. The merchant. The "Sporting Life" was then incorporated under a Pennsylvania charter, with $50,000 Kirkwood capital. Mr. TMelens was elected president and Mr. Dando treasurer, and the plant was enlarged 9 11 6 13 39 .. 43 shoot marked the end of the 1907-08 season and modernized, a perfecting-press being one of the improvements. This was the first instance of a 7 12 9 12 40 2 42 of the Trap Shooters© League and with all paper with one issue per week installing such a costly machine as a perfecting-press. The circulation 10 10 8 9 37 4 41 five clubs strongly represented together with however, needed and warranted such a modern press, and to-day "Sporting Life" owns and runs 9 10 6 11 36 4 40 a sprinkling of professionals and outside two perfecting presses. In 1887 Mr. Thielens disposed of his interest, Mr. Dando became president, Wild ...... 8 12 8 10 38 2 4fl amateurs the biggest shoot ever held in Del Mr. Richter rice president and Mr. Dando©s father, the late Joseph C. Dando, treasurer; and from Todd . - - 9 31 5 36 that day to this Mr. Thomas S. Dando has been at the head of the most remarkable and aware county was pulled off. Over 100 successful sporting paper this country has yet seen. - A remarkable fact to which perhaps in large Jones 5 9 7 6 27 8 35 marksmen participated In the many events. degree is owing the continuous success arid progress of "Sporting Life" is that in a quarter of a c£S«r:::::::::::.... 5 10 5 s 2s 5 33 The real interest centred in the race be century of business association between Thomas S. Dando, Mr. J. Cliff Dando and Editor Richter, RE-ENTE.Y CONTEST HENRY POWERS TROPHY tween the Whites and Highland. The latter there his never been a Quarrel, never a serious disagreement, never any radical difference of opinien Broke. Hdcp. Total. club had a two-point advantage over the on policy or methods, and in every move and every crisis there has been entire accord of sentiment Clark ...... 18 2 20 and purpose; and at all tunes, under all conditions, the confidence of this trio in each other has 19 Dentists before the shoot started for the been absolute. President Dando was born in Philadelphia in January, 1856, of good old Quaker Horrfgan ...... 17 championship and that margin was what stock. From his boyhood to the present time he has been an ardent lover and patron of clean sport Smith ...... 1» saved them from losing the honors of the Prank ...... 17 1 18 and in his youth hs was a splendid amateur bise ban player, with the old Young America Cricket Hassam ...... *s 18 season. Record scores were of common oc Club©s base ball team, and a crack shot. In the latter sport he ranked for many years as one of WQd ...... 17 1 18 currence. The Whites broke the team rec the greatest amateur trap shooters fa the country. Wing a conspicuous member of the famous Riverton Daggett ...... 1C 2 18 ord by hanging up 436 targets while high Gun Club. In the bostoess and social world Mr. Dando also always stood high, and he naturally Hodges ...... 15 2% 17% individual scores were regularly made by shared with Editor Richter the litter©s high JoumalistiQ ideals. Crane ...... 15 2 17 many of the shooters. Newcomb, of the diaries ...... 10 2tt 12tt Lynde ...... -»...... © a u Whites, and Copple, of Chester, tied for the 33, Fontain 33, Hinkson 23, Reade 37, Marcy 40, targets, with no handicaps, while the two high gun, with 47 bre»ks followed by Ger Nelson 36, Otting 33, Prstt 40, Tansey 40. man, of Chester; Harper, of the Whites; Highland Ringgold 36, Bender 40, Perry 40, live-bird events were divided into a five- Jordan and Marden Tie. Trott and Ballantyne, of Highland, with 46. Pflegar 40, Hoover 39, Mawson 26. Denham 41, bird shoot and a ten-bird affair. Hellyer Watertown, April 4. The first leg in the Crooks 40, Geiger 36, Dorp 38, Lohr 36, Mooney Paleface trophy series was shot at the traps Wayne, of Highland; White, of the Whites, 37, Harkins 28, Greenwood 37. won the target event with. 51 breaks out of each broke 45. On the two high teams no South End Pechmann 32, Biddle 32, Newkirk 21, his 60 targets, with Schwartz second with of the Watertown Gun Club this afternoon. score under 41 made a place on the team, Lippincott 26, Horner 35, Johnson 28, Kabinsky 32, 48. In the five-bird ofent Wilson, Pierie, The conditions governing the contest are thus showing the remarkable high-class Brunt 35, Heard 30. Hunt and McFee killed straight, while that it shall be a distance handicap affair shooting done by the marksmen. The scores: Meadow Springs Pierce 30, Laws 33, Crandler at 50 birds, and a person must win three 31, WiEey 28, Emery 32. Thompson, Patterson, Hellyer, Schwartz, times to own the trophy. Jordan and Mar- THE TEAM SHOOT. Chester Shattuck 29, Henlett 22. Sidebottom, Murray and Farrell all tied for den were tied today with 35. They -will S. S. WHITE. HIGHLAND. THE AFTERMATH. second with one miss. Wilson was the only shoot off the tie at some future date, prob gunner to kill straight in the ten-bird event. ably next Saturday. The Hunter trophy Griffith ...... 25 IS 43 Ballantyne ..... 22 24 46 Lester German, the Maryland professional, Beyer ...... 22 19 41 Wentz ...... 22 21 43 topped the select fierld of shooters who shot Firth and Murray tied up for second with to be won by the person making the best Brenizer ...... 23 20 43 McCarty ...... 23 20 43 in the 120 target event at Crum Lynne nine dead ones. Scores: score during the season had a large entry Milton ...... 18 23 41 Clark ...... 20 21 41 Saturday afternoon. The shoot w?«3 held in TABGET EVKNTS—60 FLYING TARGETS. list. I>r. Gleason captured the first leg Chalmera ...... 24 19 43 Rogers ...... 21 20 41 connection with the Trap Shooters© League, with a total of 26 in a possible 30. His Cantrell ...... 20 24 41 Meehan ...... 23 19 42 B. B. B. B. B. B. T distance h-andicap was 21 yards. The prizes Newcomb ...... 23 24 47IHennan ...... 22 22 44 but owing to th* lateness of many of the Hellyer ...... 9969 White ...... ©24 23 45lD»Tl8 ...... 20 ?3 43 league shooters in finishing their other Wilson ...... 9 .. 25 for the highest averages. for the day were Harper ...... -25 21 46lWayne ...... 22 23 45 scores, tliey did not shoot through, the 120 Redifor ...... 6 6 43 captured by Marden with a total of 100, and Sanford ...... 29 23 43|Tiott ...... 23 23 46 target eveat. Of those who did &«rman led Gremwell ...... 7 4 28 Jordan with 97. The weather conditions Dr. Smith ...... __.. S 7 42 were against good scores, but the results Total ...... 4361 Total ...... 434 all. Frank Butler, of New York, and an Bender ...... 10 40 other professional finished se«ond with 106 Van Pelt ...... 5 7 33 in the various contests were excellent con SOUTH END. 1 CHESTER. breaks, with Lynde Worthington, the Wil- Firth ...... 7 9 35 sidering the cold wind. The scores: B. B. T.| B. B. T. Schwartz ...... 9 9 48 Eisenhart ...... 23 IT *9 German ...... 22 24 46 mington professional, third -with 105. Mc Paleface trophy, distance handicap 20 yards Jor Carty, the local amateur crack, broke 104 McFee ...... 6, dan 35. Marden 35, Frank 31. Buffalo 31, Hassam Cook ...... 22 19 41 Poord ...... 21 19 4« George ...... 31, Hibbard 29; handicap 21 yards, Roy 34, Wal- Peckman ... 21 22 43 GrissweU ...... 16 17 33 of his targets. Scores: Patterson ...... 2 dron 34, Smith 32; 19 yards, Thompson 28, Daggett Rexon ...... 19 19 33IB. Lar&moos ... 21 22 43 Sidebottom ...... Tule ...... 20 19 3©J|Trainer ...... 13 21 31 German ...... 20 .. .20 15 ©©9 Hibbard 29; 16 yards, Bartell 29, Slbiey 23, Hlneline ...... 19 IT 36 Young ...... 18 19 37 Butler ...... 18 LIVE BIRD EVENTS. Kartell. Jr 14. Homer ...... IT 18 35 Little ...... 15 16 31 Worthington ...... 20 Hunter trophy, 30 birds Dr. Gleason, handicap of Bates ...... 21 19 40 Longbottom .... 19 20 39 McCarty ...... ~. 20 Ten-bird event, 28 yards rise Patterson 21 yards, made 26. The others with their handicap Peak ...... 15 21 36 Copple ...... 2522 Milton ...... 18 8, Van Pelt 7, Puff 6, Firth 9, Hellyer 8 and scores: Thompson (16 yds.) 24, Marden (18 Batclllte ...... 21 19 40 Lawtou ...... 17 18 35 Wentz ...... 18 Wilson 10, Schwartz 9, Sidebottam 8, Pierie yds ) 23. Buffalo (20 yds.) 22, Baldwin (21 yds.) Ballantyne ...... 19 7, Murray 9, Hunt 8, McFee 8, Farrell 9 21 Jordan (20 yds.) 21, Hassam (20 yds.) 23. __... 388 Total ...... 385 Tansey ...... 18 Smith (20 yds.) 21, Powers (pro.) (30 yds.) 21, Total ...... 18 Smith 7, Stone 5, Aldman 7. Bartel (16 yds.) 15, Bartell, Jr. (16 yds.) 8, Htt>- MEADOW SPRINGS. Five birds, 28 yards rise Wilson 5 bard (20 yds.) 13. B. B. T.l B. B. T Pierie 5, Cave 5, Hunt 5, McFee 5, Thomp 130 targets Powers (pro.) 106, Manden 160. Jor Gothard ..._ 22 17 39|Hfflpot ...... 19 18 37 A GOOD SHOOT. son 4, Patterson 4, Hellyear 4, Sefawartz dan 97 Buffalo 95, Baldwin 95, Thompson 91, H«a- Laws ...... 14 19 SSKaufman ...... 16 21 37 4, Sidebottom 4, ©Murray 4, Farrell 4, Van sam 89, Smith 89, J=Btt>ord T4, Bartell 66, BaztoO. Williams ...... 21 16 37lTorpey ...... 23 18 41 Jr., 37 Kollock ...... 21 20 41 Martin ...... 21 17 38 Pelt 3, Puff 3, Firth 2, Ashton 1, Boyd 0 115 targets Gleason 89, Frank 77. SIMey 62. Jackson ..___ 20 IS 381 The New Frankford Club Has a Fine Coyle ...... 17 18 3t>i Total ...... 379 Initial Shoot. Franklin ...... 18 18 361 The shoot for the du Pont and Parker Bnrnes High for Middlesex. Bros,© tro-phies at the Meadow Spring Gun THE OTHER SCORES. Philadelphia, Pa., April 6. The newly- L»exington, April 4^ At the traps of fl» organized Pranfcford Gun Club threw open Club on March. 28, was the first of a ser Middlesex Gun Club this afternoon a large The scores made by the rest of, the league its grounds for the first time Saturday, and ies of twelve^ They are to "be held on the shooters who did not qualify in the team » big representation of live-bird and target fourth Saturday of enpery month. The number participated in the contests. T&a Jraoa, are aa follows:. shooters participated in ttw ttoree events held shoot oca the second Satmkhry of each nreirth conditions were poor, but ihe scaraa irgr* ft. &, WMto—Stfte 19. WMniT 34, fcy the elab. Tk» tatget event w*8 st SO Trfll to f#r the starting «3wr •poau, LJFB.

and see if he could not remember some oth.er Yank that he had started for the Celestial sphere; even though this Yank was a little, Press 99-8 PER CENT. old, dried-up, insignificant, puny cuss. Latch George would be willing to count him and at front malce it five hundred. The Colonel recalled with a far-away look, "no, boys; there is end of ANOTHER WORLD©S RECORD one more that I started across the © ©great maga divide," but I don©t care to class him with zine MADE IN SOUTH. that bunch of Yankees." At this point the old historian©s voice trembled and quivered and and we could all see that he was much draw tube forward. Draw for affected. Billy Long insisted upon the story, ward action bar to clear frame. By CoL Anthony, In the Days and the Colonel again recited, "It was Fri day, August 13th, 1863, a hot sultry day. That©s all there is to taking down the Unscrew barrel. WhenHe, Single-Handed, Fought I was on the .mountain with a strong field glass, watching the coming and going of Grant©s staff at their headquarters on Or the Most Famous Battles of the chard Knob. I threw the glass round on Moccasin Bend, there I saw what I took to Civil War For South©s Cause* be, by his attire, one of those miserable iin Yankees, and I took a shot at him. The wind was blowing south by southeast and BY TOM A. MARSHALL. I allowed for same (there being no wind- guage sights in those days, I depended en Greensboro, N. 0., April 2. 99-8 PER tirely upon my unerring judgment), held CENT., a wonderful record. We now fee: about a foot to the left and eighteen inches You can that the acme of supreme and unparalleled high, re.sting the gun against a small birch; take it howling success in the establishing of the pulled the trigger. When the smoke cleared 12 Gauge World©s Record has been achieved. Th.ii away (you know, boys, there was no smoke Take- down by a man who did not go down behind th< less powder in those days) I saw that the anywhere in 10 barn, or require any affidavits of authen bullet had gone true to aim, but to my Down seconds, even with ticity, a man whose word is equivalent to horror I saw Confederate soldiers rushing 6 Shots cold fingers... his bond.; who is HO well known to you al" from the woods carving back the soldier I that the mere mention of his name will dis 734: Lbs. had just shot. Upon later inquiry I found The steel-lined, metal-capped lore- pel all doubt of the truthfulness of hi: that I had sniffed the favorite son of one claim. How did it all come about? Let of those dear, delightful, lovable Southern arm, double extractors and auto me tell you! Coming through from Nash families. He was attired in the Yankee matic recoil hangfire safety device are other special features of this new yille to Chattanooga, the U. M. C_ and Rem garb while he washed and dried his own. model. It has also the ZSor&n solid-top, side-ejecting- construction, with ington squad (having had one night©s rest) No, I have never ceased to regret this." the closed-in breech-bolt that keeps out rain, snow, dirt, leaves, twigs and was feeling fine. We were in the smoking Billy Le Compte spoke up and said: "Well, room sleeper. Colonel J. T. Anthony paint Sand. Send postal for a circular with large Illustration and full description Colonel, that would give you the unbroken of this gun, or three stamps postage for our complete 136-page catalog. ed a vivid word picture that was made sc record of five hundred." The grand old realistic that we could see the Yankees man, with tears in his eyes about the size S* falling in every direction. We fairly trem //If. 45 Willow Street, of lunch counter doughnuts, said: "No, /Ji CO. New Haven, Conn. bled with excitement as he told how himself boys; consider that shot lost. I do not care in conjunction with six other companions, to place this Confederate boy in the aame held Grant©s Army in abeyance until the category with that bunch of disreputable balance of the Confederate army made s Yankees." He said that he was willing detour and fell on Grant©s left wing. And to take his chance and sacrifice his perfect how Grant©s army would have been com score of 100 per cent., although it might be plefeely annihilated if darkness had not comi equaled, or possibly beaten within the next to titeir rescue. A. M. Hatcher at thii week. Here Frank Butler could see that point remarked that this to him was an there was an opportunity for a possible other evidence that the Lord took care 01. trade "ad." He broke in with the inquiry, his own or darkness would not have de "Colonel, what kind of ammunition was scended. Bull Run was the opening and you using?" An injured look overspread Appomattox the close of the Colonel©s dis the face of Anthony and he replied: "Frank, sertation. He explained how, in the early cut out your trade talk; I don©t want this stages of the war, many of the Confederates used in the papers. I am going to quit you (until guns sufficient had been captured all to-night. I am going direct to the from the Yankees) were supplied with bows Leesburg-Florida Tournament, and will shoot and arrows, that he put in most of his spare time hunrtang flint arrow heads along you a record for publication.©© the clay banks of the creeks. He furth NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE. UN CLUBS who will be represented explained that he became so proficient jju handling the bow and arrow that he would Here we shot at Cumberland Park, having at the State Shoot at Bradford, Pa., frequently pick off twenty or thirty Ya: an attendance of six hundred. We had. a kees before they knew where the "Nemesis most enthusiastic crowd. Our old friend .was working feom. The bows were like Orby Bennett, was ill and confined to the May 25th to 28th, can obtain their house, and we failed to see him, much to SMOKELESS POWDER, our regret. We met here and had as our no noise, no smoke. The next weapon of guest "the noblest Roman of them all," Loaded Shells from us, to be de extermination he was equipped with was the Andy Meadors. Guess that boy needs no in old Confederate pike, which he at first con troduction to the shooting world, especially sidered apparently -worthless. Charlie Le "the old selling-platers." I am glad to livered at the grounds. Compte asked for a description of the pike. advise that he is hale and hearty and will The Colonel proceeded to describe the same be at the Grand American Handicap with as a double-edged bowie knife set firmly the glad hand extended to all. We also met We carry a full stock of U.M.C. and in a handle of hickory about nine feet lo: George Hilmann, of the Winchester Co., and 2 inches in diameter and was used and Charlie Gilbert, the Nashville hustler. a bayonet. The Colonel here remembered a They were both very gracious, and we have Winchester Standard Trap Loads. special incident. Grant©s (Federal) army them in conjunction with the balance of lay in the valtey. General Walthall (Con Nashville shooters to thank for many cour federate), -was on the top of Lookout Moun tesies. Chattanooga, Tenn., is located at Write us for proposition. tain, and General Bragg, Confederate, was the foot of Lookout Mountain, on the Ten in possession of Missionary Ridge. The nessee River. The National Park, of 6,000 Colonel was with Braggr©x Brigade. An or acres is located here, this covering Point der was issued which the Colonel under- Park and a number of other points of in stoad to mean "charge." He rushed out terest. Almost all generals of note during with his pike, charged the Yankee forces the civil war fought in and about Chatta and mowed a swatii through the centre of nooga. Grant, Sherman, Sheridan, Lee, Grant©s Brigade that very much resembled Bragg and Jackson were conspicuous here. the teaij of a McCormick Harvester cut It was on top of Lookout Mountain that Sporting Goods Jobbers BRADFORD, PA. ting through a wheat field. When he arrived the "Battle Above the Clouds" was fought. at the Tennessee River he glanced back and It rained here incessantly, and we were discovered that none of his comrades had obliged for the first time to cancel our date. accompanied him, and. that he had fought George Maxwell insisted that not only the the ntuch-tadked-of battle of Missionary squad, but the heavens wept at the de Ridge single-handed and alone. Nothing parture from the team of our old friend and daunted, he swam the Tennessee River with college chum, Colonel Anthony. He cer the pike in his teeth, and climbing Lookout tainly carries with him the best wishes of You well know, boys, that we are coming about 1500 people, and as guests we had Mountain, again, entered tEe ranks of the our bunch. In Atlanta, Ga., the rain again back to see you, and it can©t be too soon. M. S. Lee, of New York, who landed high Confederate forces and reported in person canceled for us a date that we were very Sixteen hundred spectators turned out here, amateur average; George Lyon, of Durham, to General Walthall at. his headquarters in anxious to fill. During the afternoon our this in the face of the fact that we showed N. C., and A. Lyon, © of High Point. Tha the Craven home. Here is where the Col telephone at the hotel rang incessantly, in five miles from the city. squad have been here before and knew the onel had his first opportunity to secure a quiries being made as to the possibility of hospitable nature of the Greensboro bunch. real gun. Hie was out on a tour of ob our "pulling off" the entertainment, but MB. A. C. BARBELL, Boys, we are glad \re returned, and doubly servation and saw six of Grant©s men for we were obliged to cancel. Greenville, S. C., of the U. M. 0. and Bemington Co., fresh assure you that any old time that we are aging, again, single-namled and alone, he is one of the most enterprising from the New York office, dropped in on booked in the South, Greensboro will be rounded them up and started them up the us at Spartansburg yesterday. His bright one of our objective points. We go from mounfcain. Bearing some of them might at CITIES IN THE SOUTH, 7 by 9 smite did not commence to take full here to Durham, the city that George Lyon tempt to escape, he took one of his shoe- and is a town that the financial flurry has effect until,we arrived. at Greensboro, and it in conjunction with the "Bull Durham" strmgs, tied the Yanks together and march in no way affected. We shot at the Fair has certainly had the effect of infusing new tobacco, has made famous. ed them as prisoners of war into camp. grounds and had about 900 people at the life into the bunch.. Mr. Barrell noticed Prom one of the captured men he took a exhibition. The local sportsmen were out Billy Herr looking in the windows, and Spencer carbine, right there the real war in full force. The prosperity of the city thought that he w.as doing a little "win Big Shoot at MeKeesport. of.the RebeBion began. What©s that* Never was evidenced by the number of automo dow shopping," but Billy confided to him MeKeesport, Pa., March 28. The first mind, reader; don©t get hasty. I am com biles, many of them foreign cars. The la that his (Barren©s) presence and jovial dis contest of the fourth year©s shoot for tha ing to that dies have the correct idea, they handle their position had thawed the icicles from his "Daily News" championship cup was held 99-8 PER CENT. RECORD, own machines, this, with as much dexterity heart. We sure ; hope that Mr. Barrell will on;the grounds of the Enterprise Gun dub, and pride as a mother would propel a baby stay with us the balance of tile trip. George here to-day. Twenty-six contestants and buti what I want is to lead you up and ex- buggy. We have Mrs. Wilkins to thank Lyons, of Durham, N. C., appeared upon the more than 300 spectators were present. R, ?TTauL^ln the absence of proof) how this for a most enjoyable run given Annie Oak scene at tWs point, an unexpected and wel G. Knight, of the Enterprise Gun Club, was World s Record was brought about. The ley in her car, and of which she was the come surprise. Mr. John Avery, salesman, high gun with 44 and Champion J. F. Cal- Cok>nel, with the new carbine, commenced efficient chauffeur. S-partansburg, S. C., and Mr. C. A. HarJsook, missionary for the houn and Wesley Hale were second, with 40 picking off the sharpshooters from the trees "the Lowell of the South," has a popu U. M. C. and Bemington people, also joined each. Mrs. F. GaUagher was the only sentinels from their posts, officers from their lation of about 20,000 people, and has more us at this point. Greensboro is reputed to woman to take ,part. She broke 16 out of saddles, and the privates received abso than tripled its population in the last be the largest city in North Carolina, with 25 in the preliminary practice and 22 out lutely no mercy at his hands. They were fifteen years. Wofford College, for men, and a population of 45,080 people, and is, cer of 50 in the contest. slaughtered indiscriminately; in fact, the Converse Seminary, for women, are located tainly a zeal live town. Has three daily recital was such that when the Colonel TaEgets. © 15 20 15 T. Targets. 15 20 15 T. heris. This city has moce paved streets papers with a circulation of 12,000 copies; E. G. Kni«ht 13 17" 14 4* M. Scheer .. r 14 9 39 even pointed tnat carbine the Yankees fell (thanks to the enterprise and assistance of the largest Renim mill in the souSh, in ad J. "B. CaJhomi 12 i5 13 40 N. Calhwun.. 8 14 7 29 dead, wfeieh I can see was the right thing Mr. F. D. MeEowen) taan any city of its* dition to one of the largest hardware com Weshgr Hale 13 16 11 40 E. Walshous.. 4 11 13 27 to do, as it obviated the cleaning of guns size in the South. The cotton mills at this panies, Odell Hardware COL,, between Balti H. McFarland 9 18 32 39 J. Rhodes .. 9 11 6 26 »na at the same time was a saving of am point consume more than 2a&,000 bales of more and Atlanta. Quail in abtmaanco at G-W. Mains 12 14 12 38 A. H. Alw*.. 6 8 8 22 munition, which the Colonel confided to us W. Bverett.. 1C 17 9 30 H. S. Ballard 8 24 cotton annually. The street car system this point. M. Hartley Dodge, Charles Ise- S. Barson 8 16 U 85 A.W.Bumham 9 8 6 23 was at that time getting a little scarce. is about 40 miles and is the most complete land. George Gorzld, Clarence Mackay, all J. W. Dick.. 9 16 10 35 Wm. Bailey .7 9 8 22 Billy Herr had been sitting in the corner and up-to-date of any we have found in have large hunting lodges located -within ~S. Gallfcgher 10 13 11 34 Mrs. Gallae©r 4 7 11 22 with his little book and pencil. At the con the South. In fact, everything in this city a very snort distance from the city. Six C.I>. WUaen 8 16 10 34 II. B^rnes .. 510 520 clusion of the Colonel©s blood-curdling R. T&yier.... 10 1* 1 33J. Johns ... 6 8 5 19 indicates thrift and concert of action on the miles from Greensboro is the historic battle A, Jj. Golds©m 18 13 9 32 Mlllarin ._ .... 10 19 recitation, Hear proceeded to run up several part of the citizens. Their mono © ©we all ground of Gnilford Courthouse, wnere Gen C. Yttora .. 8 15 7 38 Taylor ...... Id 10 columns of figures, and announced that by pull together," IB evidenced at every turn. eral Greens©s achievement made possible the actual count made during the recital the This might be termed the city of smoke defeat of Cornwallis at Yorktown, Twenty- Colonel had an unbroken run of 499 Yan stacks, education a.nd enterprise. Another seven historic monuments erected to tie Bender Good at Targets. kees, (9»-8 per cent). Another World©s factor, the social side of life is studied, memory and valor of America©s dead neroes. The Indian pitcher. Bander, led the field of four record established in the South. We cer "ostered and enjoyed to £he liinit. Did the ©Ehis battle field was one of the most noted teen target smashers In the monthly event of the tainly were all surprised. While we realized t>oys treat ws roj^aHy? ^Bake a from me of the Bevolntionary War. lit embraces 100 Paristde Gun Clui> shot over the club©s traps at that the Colonel was shooting in fiae form ihat thsy did. When I mention the names acres and the national government has ex Germantown. Pa., March 30. Out of his 25 tar and with trnnsaal accuracy w-e had ao idea of such sboo mg Indians as F. D. McEoVen, pended larga sums upon the same. A aewly- gets Bender broke 23, while Coverdale and Jack- the scores -ware running so high. H. R. Crigler, Alec. L. "Waits and Messrs. organized chtb contains gugh members as away tted ijttfa 21 breaks, white Lajworth Bioko 2». Scores: Cocerdiia 21, Hnkerton 18, SinuHW 18, GE0BGB MAXWELL Erwin and Harris, then ywa ssk mo did Charlie MsKnigirt, Mr. W&ittingicn and Jo« J-.icka.way 21, Eyansert 12, MarfartsmJ 19, Gachart they treat as righi! I -will *nswas- witti a Stona, T*i3i many others. Th«f were cer 19. I*m«H li 20, Banter 23, UTIumn 13, Stone ia. iadrted that the Cotea«l tax his memory, counter quevtiwa: "Oam » dwefe rwiaetf" tainly eattRSBtaatic, We had aa aodkoroe of f&or it. Car 1*. BaxtZtora* a. APRIL ii, 1908 SRORTIIVO

n which Thowas S. Dando, gun editor of Sporting Life," won the Eastern Handi- ap at live birds, was not merely local but Every C4fampfo/?sMfi Event THOSE WE KNOW orld wide is evidenced by a letter which AT THE sached here on Monday. It came all the ay from Rome and was a congratulatory NOT TOO PERSONAL BUT JUST message, enclosing the story of the shoot ipped from one of the Philadelphia papers. CHICAGO, JVNE 18-22, 1907, W4S.W0/V BY !he letter follows: PERSONAL ENOUGH* Rome, March 25, 1908. Dear Tom: Best con- ;ratulations. You are a "boy wonder" and no mis- ake. Sincerely, H, H. EUJSON. Bits of News, Gossip and Comment Great preparations are being made for DU PONT BRANDS he thirty-first annual Iowa State Shooting ournament which will be held under the The Amateur Championship, The Professional Championship, State Team. About Men Whom Lovers of .uspices of the Iowa State Sportsmen©s As- Championship, High Average for the Entire Program, Long * ociation at Des Moines, Iowa, on May 12, Shooting Know in Person or .3, 14, 15. Jack Rabbit system will be used Run of the Tournament, The Preliminary Handicap, ;n this shoot. Two Ties for First Place in Grand American. Through the Medium of Fame* All non-residents of the Province of On- ario, Canada, must obtain a rod license at iJuponf Smokeless **/Veiv E. G. fee of $2 before they can pursue the sport BY THOMAS S. DANDO. n the Province. This means much revenue The shooting tournament to be given at o the Department of Fish and Fisheries, Schuttze" awd "Infaliibie" are the traps of the Tally-ho Club, at Chef or many anglers in the United States and Menteur, La., on April 19, 20 and 21, ther places have been fishing there for promises to be one of the biggest events in ears. the South. Secretary Bookman already has more than a hundred entries and applica tions are still pouring in. Targets and birds ENTERTAIN SOUTHERN SQUAD. will be used. Analostan Club of Washington Has The Indianapolis Gtm Club will ftll its high offices next week at its annual election, Famous Guests. when a number of men who have controlled Washington, D. C., April 6. The Ana- £o I. dff Pont de Nemours Powder Co. the club for years will step out. ostan Gun Club, of this city, opened its eason last Friday and Saturday. The U. Established 1802 WIHMiMGT&N, IWEU The Family Gun Club, at Vallejo, Cal., M. C.-Remington aggregation were on hand, composed of prominent business men of San jut the elements interfered sadly with the Francisco, has made a lucky strike of na x lans they had made for a gala afternoon. tural gas on its preserves near Cordelia. The wind blew a 45-mile gale and Annie The gas was discovered while the workmen Oakley©s exhibition had to be called off were digging a number of ponds on the nd the shoot was discontinued. However, grounds iu preparation for the opening of he boys had a good visit with the travellers the duck season. The gas is being utilized had the pleasure of listening to Frank for heating and lighting purposes in the Butler expatiate on the good qualities of hunting lodge. he U. M. C. stuff. Frank was there with Take No Chances! Buy a GOOD one! It he goods. He,© had everything from a soft- The annual spring tournament of the osed bullet to a shell for a yacht cannon. Pays! A P4RKER GUN is the best built Springfield, Mass., Shooting Club will be Tom Marshall gave his coat to one of the held on its grounds at Red House Crossing adies present, and while his teeth chattered gun hi America Thousands of experienced on April 20. This will be a registered ©joshed" with the boys. He was dressed shoot, held under the rules and regulations _n gray and I am sure if Col. Anthony could shooters will tell you so It will last a life of the Interstate Association for the season have seen him he would have thought Tom of 1908. This will be the second tournament a member of the l?th Virginia. Bill Heer time, and costs from $37.50 up. on the new grounds. Gune and ammunition and George Maxwell did some, good shoot shipped prepaid to C. L. Kites, secretary, ing, their scores being better than 90 per 416 Main St., will be delivered on the cent. The Southern trip improved Max Built by the oldest gun manufacturers grounds free of charge if received before well©s weight and health, but Billy Herr April 19. lost about 20 pounds, but that is no wonder in America. as he was property man and had about The first registered tournament of the eight trunks to check and look after. His Wjiite for Catalogue season for the Middlesex Gun Club1, of Ar scraps with the baggage men to keep them lington, is announced by Secretary "William from charging excess baggage pulled him H. Brown, to be held at East Lexington, down a little. While Annie Oakley did not Parker Bros., MERIDEN, CONN. Mass., April 20. ain much in experience on the trip she O ained in weight about eight pounds. Herr NEW VORK SALESROOMS, 32 Warren Street The entry list is rapidly filling for the and Maxwell remained over and shot with big all-day shoot of the Jersey City Gun ie club Saturday. .The wind blew a gale Club to take place on April 15. One as the day before, but it was warmer. Only hundred and eighty targets will comprise a few of the boys turned out. Mike Hogan, the events. Dr. Kirk, Taylor, Harris and others shot elation rules. The Tioga team won by 14 very well, and Dr. Shoupe distinguished points. The scores: FISHING TACKLE Secretary Win. T. Minor has programs out himself by running 25 straight and 33 out TIOGA. I CHAMOUNIX. for a silver shoot to take place at Schuetzen his last 35; that was going some for him H. M. H. M. Park, New Haven, on Good Friday, April 17. and remarkable work considering,the wind, Chowder ...... 8 2 Stehle . which blew a gale. The club will shoot Martin .. 2 Dunla . legg .... 3 Brill ... Edward Augustus Brackett, one of the regularly every Saturday from this time on Ileese ... 3 Campbell SPORTING GOODS best informed authorities on fish and game and will be glad to welcome visiting shoot ,loore ... 3 Jones in the United States and for many years a ers whenever in the city. The officers for Anders 5 SJMcMurtrie J. B. SHANNON & SONS, member of the Massachusetts Fish and. Game the ensuing year as as follows: President, Watson 5 51 Simmers . 5choch .. 5 bjSchofield . 816 Chestnut St., Phila. Commission, died on March 15 at Winches C, S. Wilson; vice-president, Dr. Wm. C. j. Anders 4 C Wilson ... ter, Mass., at the age of 90 years. Barr; treasurer, John Coleman; secretary, Harrison 4 6 Buckley .. New Gun Catalogue Sent for the Asking. Miles Taylor; captain, H. A. Farnham; Taylor ...-.-. 3 7 Baldwin .. The wonderful shooting of Annie Oakley trustees, M. D. Hogan, W. R. Baker, W. H. Anderson ...... 2 8 Lukens .. made a great impression on the crowds that Hunter. 65 55 Total attended the exhibition of the U. M. C. and Total The SHELLS that WON the Remington squad in their Southern tour. Hale Winner of Cup. McKeesport, Pa., April 6. The second Bandmaster Phillip Sousa, who has been vntest for- the "Daily News" champion TRADE NEWS* shooting at Pinehurst during the past few ship cup took place on the club©s ground; weeks, and incidentally winning prizes, finds here Saturday, April 4. The weather wa that trap shooting is excellent deep seated aw and a stiff wind was blowing, which At the Annual Championship S©boot held at Pine- WERE- massage, the mild jar caused by the recoil iccounts for the low scores. Wesley Halo, hurst, N. C., March 16-17, Charles Lockwood and LOADED BY being generally beneficial to the entire body David 1/eahy, both shooting Winchester "Leader" L C. S1NER & )f Munbrall, of the Enterprise Gun Club, shells and the former a Winchester gun also, won The Millville, N. J., Gun Club was or vas high gun with 43, and R. G. Knight, respectively first ajid second amateur averages. Mr. 2d and Walnut Sts., Philadelphia vinner the previous Saturday, was second Lockwood won the special event. At Miles, 111., ganized April 1 and the following officers vith 42 to his credit. Champion Calhoun March 16, C. G. Spencer and F. W. Hoyt. were were elected: President, William H. Stew ind W. Everett were tie for third place with art; vice-president, Percy Cochran; financia 41. No one but a member of the Enter secretary, H. R. Errickson; recording sec prise Gun Club has yet won in this contest . . LIVE BIRD SHOOTS/ retary, Albert J. Smith; treas\irer, B. B during the four years it has been running. out of 200, with a straight run of 112. Weatherby; field captain, George Phif er The winner at any contest decides where the W. .R. Crosby won high general average, Guy A Week©s Work at the Traps at Point Executive Board, H. R. Errickson, Edward next one shall be held and Mr. Hale selected Ward being second and .T. Mowell Hawkins third, Lore, W. H. Stewart, A. J. Smith, David Turtle Creek as the place for next Satur at Leesburg, Fla., March 25-26, all using Win Breeze, Philadelphia and Various Other Geisinger, George Phifer and Alexander JVIc day©s contest. Scores: chester shells, and the two latter Winchester guns Points. Corristin. The purposes of the club are ti also. protect game and promote the interests o Targets ...... 20 15 At the Penrose Gun Club shoot, at Philadelphia. V. Hale ...... 16 13 Mr. L. I. Wade, shooting Peters factory loaded Pa., April 4, Muller, Bmpire and Peltz divided the sportsmen in that section. ,1. G. Knight 17 12 shells, was high gun at Taylor, Tes. , Marcel 26, first money by killing ten straight. Muller led the J. F. Calhoun IB 11 breaking 94 per cent,; also at Kogers, Tex., March shooters on the day, killing straight in three The Columbia Rod and Gun Club, which W. 18 10 27, with 94 per cent. events, a total of 29 straight kills, A special miss- has secured a nice home on Bayou Barataria George ...... 13 13 and-out event, $2 entrance, for a valuable gun, Louisiana, was formally organized on Marcl: Uavis ...... 16 10 At Decatur, 111., March 17th, L. R. Barkley and will be held on Wednesday next, open to all. The McFarland ..... 13 11 H. S. Borden were first and second high pro scores: 28, the officers elected being Austin F. Kil Schorr ...... 15 11 fessionals, both usins; Winchester shells and guns. Handicap shoot, 10 birds Muiler 10, Empire 10, lelea, president; Jacob Leitz, vice-president Nimrod ...... 14 9 At Aberdeen, Md., March 19, I*. Towner won high Peltn 10, Seyerfn 9, Morris 9, Felix 9, Worthington Percy Spindler, recording secretary; Ashton Dick ...... 10 amateur average, using Winchester shells and gun. 8, Harrington 8, Paul 8, Hoffman 7, Edgar 7, Davis, financial secretary; Louis Price, treas J. Morganstern 8 H. H. Valentine won high general average at Work 7, Hester 7, Lamkin 7, Jones 7, Murphy 7. urer, and Ben Boneval, sergeant-at-arms Aber ...... 10 12 Schenectady, N. Y., March 21st, scoring 94 out of Five birds, sweepstake, entrance $3 Muller 5, Hardy ...... 12 10 100 with Winchester shells. At Shipman, 111., March Felix 5, Worthington 5, Mnrpliy 5, Empire 5, Har 9 13 Noel ...... 11 23d, C. G. Spencer and F. W. Hoyt were first rington 4, Hoffman 4, Severn 4, Morris 4, Peltz 4, The Reno, Nevada, Gun Club has a mem Rhodes ...... 11 and second high professionals, while A. Killam Paul 3. bership of forty-six sportsmen who indulgf Taylor ...... 13 7 and O. E. Phinney were first and second high Five birds, sweepstake, entrance $3 Muller 5, G. Morganstem 8 amateurs, all using Winchester shells and guns. Felix 5, Empire 5, Worthington 5, Murphy 4, Paul in trap shooting when game birds are unde Steften ...... S 4, Morris 4, Hoffniaii 4. the protection of the law. At a recent elec Barkemyer .... S Mr J. M. Hughes was second high professional tion the following officers were chosen: S Double S at Jewell. la., March 26 and 27, breaking 381 J. Hopkinson, president; R. B. Hawcraft 10 out of 400. Mr. Hughes also broke 130 straight, Fifteen gunners faced the traps in the weekly vice-president; F. J. Peck, secretary-treas Ballard the longest run of the tournament. handicap shoot at the Point Breeze track, April 4, * * * and not one of them finished with a straight score. urer; George Litch, J. E. Johnson and James At Omaha, Neb., March 29, Mr. G. Adolph Olsen Brown, shooting from the 29-yard mark, killed all Brennan, committee on grounds and club Mountain View Club Shoot. won high average with Peters factory loaded shells, his birds, but lost his fifth bird dead out of bounds. He took down first money, however, aa house. Troy N Y., April 4. The regular weekl. breaking 98 out of 100. shoot of the Mountain View Gun Club a he beat Clegg. Scores: Brown (29) 9, Clegg (28) Sycaway was lightly attended. The sever A. Schoverling and John Martin were high pro 8, W Poulson (27) 8, Bivens (39) 8, Edwards (29) The Clovis Club, of Clovis, Cal., has pur fessional and amateur respectively, at Freehold, 8, Mollneaux (27) 7, F. Poulson (29) 7, F. Cowan chased many crates of targets in anticipatioi wind storm which prevailed made the tar N. J. , March 28th, both using Winchester shells (27) 7, Tustiii (26) 7, Turner (27) 6, Holtznagla of a lively season of target shooting. Som< gets difficult to locate. Despite these con and the former a Winchester gun also. F. G. (30) 6, Buckin (27) 6, Fisher (30) 5, Yeates (27.) 5. of the expert trigger pullers are George Carr ditions some good scores were made. Rob Bills© straight ruu of 108 and win of high pro erts was high gnn, he breaking 79 out o fessional average at Jewell, Iowa, March 28th, with Charles Fraier, Jacob Rough, J. H. Atkin Winchester shells and guns, was a very creditable In a close lire pigeon shooting match at Potts- son, J. H. Nichols, F. L. Mitchell, R. E. L 100 targets. Next Saturday the club wil ville, Pa., March 30, Harry Evans, of Yorkville, Cobb, M. A. Birge, W. Kiihn, C. A. Fox, W hold the championship shoot of Rennselea performance and elicited ranch praise. defeated George Mehling, of Pottsville, at seven county. Scores: birds, for $75 a side. Evans grassed five to his op H. Elwell and Dr. L. C. Clay. At Leesburg, Fla. , March 25 and 26, second pro ponent©s four birds. In a target match at 25 tar Roberts 100 79 Nit-hols 100 6 fessional average was won by Mr. H- S. Wells, who gets, George Enders was hi£h gun with a total of Valerian 100 76 Welling 100 _ broke 376 out of 400 with Peters factory loaded The cup emblematic of -the championshi 50 2 16, and John Bettler was second with a record Sanders 100 71 Harper shells. Mr. H. D. Freeman was fifth professional of 14. t Westchester County, N. Y., presented b 3 ames . 100 68 Crovrtey 50 2 with 371, also shooting Peters shells. At the De Soto, 111., tournament, April 1, Mr. Tioga Beats Chamounix. H. W. Cadwallader won. third professional and Parks, with twelve Mils out of his fifteen birds, general averages, score 143 out of 160, with Peters led the field of Acme Gun Club shooters ot Point Philadelphia, April 4. A clay targe Breeze, Philadelphia, March 31. It was a mean day match for suppers was shot off yesterday factory loaded shells. to shoot and Parks was the only gunner to have ;arg afternoon in Williams© Hollow, near © 31s Mr. C." A. You,ng broke 191 out of 2.00 at Spring any luck in bringing down the birds. Scores: and Abbotsford avenue, between teams field. O., March 24; 98 out of 100 at Ixiwiston, O., Thomas Anderson (29) 8, A. M. Scott (29) 9, the Tioga and Chamounix Gun Clubs. Th March 26; 95. out of 100 at Springfield, O., March J. Overbey (29) ©6, J. W. Parks (29) 12, M. B. conditions were each to shoot at 10 target 28, using Peters factory loaded shells on each Lundy (29) 6, L. Smith (29) 7, W. Lareure (29) «. That the interest in the recent Sport F. Gould (29) 5, J. McNaury (29) 8. 0ien©s Show shoot at Holmesburg Junctio rapid-firing system, under American Ass< occasion, SRORTIIXG APEIL n, 1908

George F. Pelham ...... 21 21 22 22 86 I. S. Diclcerson ...... 22 22 15 21 80 The Official "High Gun" Trap Shot of 1907 N. Y. CHAMPIONS Total *...... 435 SHOOT-OFF—25 TAKGETS. BERGEN BEACH. NEW YORK A. C. MR. CHAS. G. SPENCER BEST MEN IN A FIELD OF 160 Kouwenhoven ...... 18 Billings Hendriekson ...... 21 Hodgman ...... 20 Martin 23TIlt ...... 21 SHOOTERS. Bergen . 18 Pelham ...... 14 USING Damron 21 Dickerson ...... 18 Total ...... 101 Total ...... 90 Smith Gun Club, Newark F. Castle, 88; C. T. Kotiwenlioven Wins the Individual Day, Jr.. 83; A. Lindsay, 82; W. R. Squire, 81; J. W. Davis, 79; team total, 413. Montclair Gun Club F. W. Moffett, 90; C. E. Amateur Supremacy Bergen Jacobus, 79; P. H. Cockefair, 78; G. W. Boxall, 77; R. L. Jacobus, 73; team total, 397. Crescent Athletic Club F. B. Stephenson, 90; Beach Gun Club Captures the A. G. Southworth, 85; O. C. Grinnell, Jr., 81; G. G. Stephenson, 77; A. E. Hendriekson, 76; team total, 409. Team Honors Other Events* Meadow Brook Club C. De Gnilpfeldt, Jr., 90; R. Nash, SO; H. T. Lee, 77; A. V. Smith, 74; W. Simonson, 72; team total, 393. SMOKELESS Montclair, N. J., April 2. Editor "Sport North RlTer dub C. L. MdClave, 82; Fred Truax, 82; H. A. Groesbeck, 81; A. L. Rechter, ing Life." More than. 160 aspirants faced 1 79; M. W. Wynne, 77; team total. 401. the traps at the Montclair Gun Club yester Monmouth Park Club A. L. Irtns, 92; E. Vott day for the second annual championship of KallengiU, 88; J. D. Burtis, 78; A. Bennett, 75; W. A. Kennedy, 78; team total. 411. metropolitan clubs, restricted to a radius Jersey City Club E. E. Hallinger, 90; G. H. of seventy-five miles of City Hall. The Piercy, 87; H. J. Burlington, 79; C. Thomas, 79; EXCLUSIVELY! honor fell to 0. A. Kouwenhoven, represent W. J. Wright, 78; team total, 413. ing the Bergen Beach Club, with a score of New York A. C. Beat Fox Hills. Out of Broke 95 out of a possible 100 targets. Second New York, April 6. A dual match be was "Al" Ivins, a veteran pigeon shot tween Fox Hills and the New York A. C. from Bed Bank, with a total of 92, while was the big event at Travers Island Satur 16220= shots= 15400 J. W. Hendriekson, a clubmate of the win day, and the home club earned the victory ner, was third, with 91. The wind was in by 34 targets. It was a 100 target race Average favor of the targets, especially in the morn and each team was composed of five men. The race was shot in rounds of 25, and the ing, but throughout the day, light, background best individual work or the day was that and everything was against phenomenal of Fred Hodgman, whose total was 92. In .949 cores. the last round he made the straight score MR. KOUWENHOVEN of 25, the only perfect figures for the day. There were three other events for members finished second last year, with 94 to John of the winged foot, and T. J. O©Donohue AMERICAN POWDER MILLS Martin, another club mate, who killed 95. came out as high gun, as he accounted for The winner has a record of 107 straight the Sauer and Smith trophies. The April Chicago, III. Boston, Mass. St. Louis, Mo. twice in a private club match, and has cup brought out the ciay experts in full thrice for his club championship killed 99 force. It was the first leg for the prize, and on each occasion missed his last bird. and Vred Hodgman was the winner, with The contestants shot in squads of five, each a total of 49. The scores: FOX HILLS. equad completing twenty-five targets at two Bechtel ...... 22 different traps. Few clean scores for one J. J. O©Donohue ...... 20 It©ottome ...... 23 single round were recorded, but those who Elias ...... 16 IVERJOHNSON did so were: H. S. Taylor and Edward Lenibeck ...... 19 Banks, both unattached, each making their "SvSA FET, Y AUTO M ATI G R EVOllV E R possible in the fourth round ^C. W. Billings, Grand total ...... 389 NEW YORK A. C. of th.0 New York A. C.. who reeled off a Hodgman ...... 21 24 22 25 92 clean bill in his first round; A. C. Kouwen Billings ...... 17 20 21 22 80 Pelham ...... 24 19 20 21 84 Different from every other hoven, who killed twenty-five straight in Dickerson© ...... 19 21 23 23 86 revolver, and infinitely super his third round, and his clubmate, J. H. ior to near-safe imitations, be A. Tilt ...... 23 21 18 19 81 cause the feature that makes it Hendriekson, who had a clean bill of health possible to in his last round. Grand total ...... 423 CUP CONTESTS. CLlte EVENTS. Hammer the Hammer With the individual championship compe The following are the summaries of the in perfect safety ia not a mere tition was included a contest for a cup for club shoot events: device added to the revolver, the best aggregate, score made by five mem April Cup, handicap, 50 targets. but is itself a part of the firing H. T. H. T. mechanism. No buttons to bers of ©the same club. This resulted in a F. Hodgman ...... 4 49 R. Coffin .10 43 press, no catches to set, no levers to pu II. The hammer of tie between Bergen Beach and the New A. Tilt ...... 4 48 J. J. O©Donohue . 6 43 an Iver Johnson Automatic Safety Revolver never touches York A. C., at 435 each. On the shoot- the firing pin, and the firing pin never touches the car- G. M. Thompson.. 8 4i J. S. Dickerson . 2 42 . , .triage until the trigger is pulled. You can " hammer the off, at twenty-five- targets each, the "Mer Dr. Crowe ...... 6 47 F. G. Stephenson . 0 41 nammer, drop it, kick it, pound it, but until you pull the trigger, thare©a cury Foot" marksmen went to pieces and G. F. Pelham 4 47 C. W. Billings.... . 4 41 nothing doing. T. Lenane, Jr. ..10 46 O. Wagner ...... 10 41 were defeated by a score of 101 to 90. For T. J. O©Donohue, Jr. 6 44 G. Greifl . 0 41 ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE IMPOSSIBLE two men team prize, the partners to be named C. H. Dugro ...... 4 44 R. M. Owens .10 31 before the individual contest began, C. W. M. V. Lenane .... 10 46 W. J. Elias . 0 31 Iver Johnson Safety Iver Johnson Safety Billings, with 90, and A. Tilt, 89, total 179, Sauer Gun, handicap, 25 targets. Hammer Revolver representing the New York A. C., proved Hammerless Revolver H. T. H. T. Eichly nickeled, 3-in. barrel, 22 rim- Richly nickeled, 3-inch barrel, 32 the winner^. J. S. Dickerson .. 1 24 M. V. Lenane l ?2 fire, 32 ceuter-nre, or 3%-in. 38 center- $C center-fire, or 3%-inch, 38 center-fire " THE LEADERS. T. J. O©Donohue, Jr. 3 4 G. F. Pelham fire cartridge...... v O C. H. Dugro ...... 2 23 Dr. Crowe ...... © 3 20 cartridge. 1 2 3 4 TO. G. M. Thomson .. 4 23|G. Greifl ...... 0 20 Sold by Hardware and Sporting Goods dealers everywhere, or sent prepaid on receipt C. A. Kouwenhoven, Bergen Beach.. 24 23 25 23 95 K Coffin ...... 5 23|A. Tilt ...... 2 20 olprice it dealer will not supply. Look for the owl©s head on the grip and our name A. L. Ivins, Monmouth ...... 24 23 23 22 92 C. W. Billings .... 2 23 T. Lejiaue, Jr. ... . 5 lit J. H. Hendrickson, Bergen Beach .. 21 22 23 25 91 F. Hodgman ...... 1 23 W. J. Elias ...... 0 19 F. 1J. Stephenson, Crescent A. C. .. 24 20 22 24 90 J. J. O©Donohue .. 3 23 0 Wagner ...... 5 17 IVER JOHNSON©S ARMS AND CYCLE WORKS, 154 River Street, Fitchburg, Mass. F. A. Hodgman, New York A. C. .. 24 22 22 22 90 F. B. Stephenson .. 0 22 R©. M. Owens . 5 16 New York: 99 Chambers St. Hamburg, Germany: Pickhuben 4 F. W. Moffett, Montclair ...... 22 24 22 22 90 San Francisco: Phil. B. BekeartCo., 717 Market St. C. W. Billings, New York A. C. .. 25 21 22 22 90 Smith Gun, handicap, 10 double targets. London, England: 13 Cullum St., E. C. E. K. Hallinger, Jersey City ...... 24 20 24 20 90 H. T. H. T. Makers of Iver Johnson Single Barrel Shotguns and Iver Johnson Truss Bridge Bicycles C. de Guilfredt, Jr., Meadow Br. .. 23 19 24 24 90 T. J. O©Donohue, Jr. 3 15 J. J. Kelly . 5 12 Jack Fanning, New York ...... 23 21 24 21 89 F. Hodgman .... 1 14 Dr. Crowe . 3 11 Harold Money, New York ...... 24 22 22 21 89 C. H. Dugro ...... 2 14 W. A. Tilt . 4 11 Albert TDt, New York A. C...... 22 23 22 22 89 M. V. Lenaue .... 1 13 G. M. Thomson . 4 10 C. Van Kettingill, Monmouth .... 20 22 22 24 88 T. Lenane, Jr. .... 5 W. J. Elias . 0 10 6. M. Van Alien. Emerald G. C. .. 23 20 21 24 88 A. Tilt ...... 2 12 latter from scratch, respectively. The scores Montclair Gun Club Colquitt 43, Moffett 44, E. H. B. Worthington. unattached .. 22 24 22 20 88 follow: Jacobus 36, Boxall 39, Allan 41. Total 203. Isaac Castle, Newark ...... 22 20 23 23 88 Larchmont Men Out In Force. Powder Cup, 25 targets Dr. Burtis 1-24, Piercy G. H. Piercy, Jersey City ...... 21 22 21 23 87 The O©Rourke Monthly Cup, 50 targets. 0-23. Guenther 1-23, Batten 4-23, Boxall 1-22, H. S. Taylor, unattached ...... 22 21 19 25 87 New York, March 6. The weekly shoot H. T.| H. T. Moffett 1-21, B. Jacobus 2-20, Cockfair 2-20, Bald O- F. Pelhani, New York A. C. .... 21 21 22 22 86 of the Larchmont Yacht Club was largely T w Aikor ...... 10 42IE. P. Alker ...... 12 3G win 4-14. Stuart Scott, Westchester ...... 20 24 19 23 86 attended on Saturday by both marksmen J. W. Williams, Jr. 16 37[C]arkson Cowl .... in 31 Trophy shoot. 25 targets Colquett 1-23, Burtis W. C. Damroru Bergen Beach .... 20 21 23 22 86 J-j. A. Sierck .... 10t 361 H. Claric ...... 8 27 1-22. Allan 1-21, Guenther 1-21. Cockfair 2-20, K. and their friends. The day was cold and C. M. Gould .... 16 36| Jacobus 2-20, Grinnell 1-19, Piercy, scratch, 18. Edward Banks, unattached ...... 19 21 21 25 86 raw, and a fresh southwesterly breeze blew .Leg won by J. W Alker, which made a tie be Baldwin 4-18, Batten 4-17, Winslow 4-17, Boxall P. H. Lewis, Pleasure Bay ...... 19 21 24 22 86 in the faces of the shooters and made high tween him and E. A.© Sierck, E. P. Alker and Clark 1-16. A. G. Southworth, Crescent A. C. .. 18 21 23 23 85 scores difficult. The honors of the day went son Cowl. In the shoot-off B. A. Sierck was the G. F. Sebocker, Plainfield ...... 22 20 22 21 85 winner and obtained the cup. Score of shoot-off: E. J. Van Dewes, Holmdel ...... 20 21 23 21 85 to Stuart Scott, who won the leg on the E. A. Sierck 19, J. W. Alker 18, E. P. Alker 18, Marino and Field Club. John Martin, Bergen Beach ...... 19 21 22 23 85 Baudouine Cup, also the Weekly Cup, and H. S. Willis, unattached ...... 21 22 20 22 8.5 and Clarkson Cowl 13. New York, April 6. Five gunners of tha tied with A. C. Bostwick, formerly Commo The Sierck Cup, 25 targets. Marine and Field Club reported at the Bath OTHER SCORES. dore, for the leg in the Sauer gun prize. H. T.| H. T. Beach traps Saturday. Ten events at 25 Henry Higgs, Bellville, 83; C. T. Day, Jr., The tie will be shot off on the llth. The J. W. Alker ... 5 221 Clarkson Cowl ..... 5 16 targets each were decided. H. A. Gubner Newark, 83; Sim Glover, unattached, 83; F. Van leg on the Accumulative Cup was won by E. Lentilhon . .. 2 21IG. C. Meyer .... 5 16 was awarded the Parker prize, he having l>eeston, Melrose, 83; F. L. Wilson, Freehold. 83; A. H. S. Jones 4 19|K. P. Alker ...... 6 15 C. C. Blandford, Ossinlng, 83; W. H. Matthews, A. C. Bostwick, and this trophy is now in C M. Gould .... :5 19IH. Clark ...... 4 12 had the most wins on the trophy during tha Trenton, 82; Frank Muldoon, Holmdel, 82; C. W. an interesting position, three men out of W. H. Williams, Jr. ;8 1DIJ. E. Meyer ...... 5 12 season. The scores of yesterday follow: Fischer, North Caldwell, 82; C. L. McClaive, seven competitors being two legs each and G. Boldt ...... :5 18 H. L. Hoyt, Jr.... 6 11 W. Pardoner 10, 13, 15, 20, 16, 16, 12, 12, 13, 13. North Biver, 82; "Fred" Truax, North River, 82; four men one leg each. The first man win E. A. Sierck ...... i6 17 H. Kipp ...... 2 5 C. M. Camp 15, 18, 12. 20, 14, 18, 16, 15, 14, IS. and A. Llndley, Newark, 82; J. A. Henderson, ning three legs will win this valuable cup. Cup won by J. W Alker. W. H. Davol 17. 16, 15. 14, 18, 10, 15, 17, 13, 17. Melrose, 81; H. A. Groesboeck, North River, 81; The scores follow: Sweepstakes, 25 targets. H. A. Gubner 16, 16, 11, 17, 17, 19. E. A. Guenther, South Side, 81; O. L. Russell, A. H. S. Jones ... :3|H. Kipp ...... 2 17 J. M. Tilney 14, 13, 12, 10, 12. Orange, 81; E. E. Gardner, Bernardsville, 81; The Baudoine Cup, 50 targets, unknown angles. C. M. Gould ...... 19|C19 Clarkson Cowl ..... 5 16 M. R. Baldwin, Orange, 81; O. D. Murm, Orange, H.TT Tm * H.r-r T.m H. Clark ...... IS IE. Lentilhon 81, and L. M. Stager. North Caldwell, 81; H. T. Shriver .... 1 42 A. C Bostwick .... 7 44 J. W. Alker ...... 17|V. Travers Medal Shoot at Bethlehem. Howard Booth, Melrose, 80; F. C. Willis. Free- H. B. Hollis 2 44 E. S. Ballou .. E. P. Alker ...... 171 Bethlehem, Pa., April 4. The Lehigh bold,76; A. P. Kennedy, Andover, 76; E. J. A. Pisanl ...... 1 Stuart Scott Won by A. H. S. Jones. Tracy, Plainfleld, 76; Thomas Howard, Bernards- J. Ross Collins .©... 2 40 L. Antoine ...... 12 42 Rod and Gun Club held its regular meeting ville. 76; A. E. Hendriekson, Bergeti Beach, 76; Stuart Scott the winner. Sweepstakes, 10 targets, scratch. and club shoot to-day and also several other Captain A. W. Money. New York, 76; R. C. The Weekly Cup, 100 targets, unknown angles W. H. Williams, Jr. .... 9|E. Lentilhon events. Bruch was high gun. Scores: Stryker, Whitehouse, 76; A. Bennett, Monmouth, H. T.I , H. T. H. Clark 8|J."~ W. Alker Club event, 25 targets Englert 25, Bruch 22, 75; Walter Hunter, Pleasure Bay, 75: J. W. E. S. Ballou ...... 4 80|A. C. Bostwick ....13 89 A. H. S. Jones 7 Boldt . . Hahn 20. Kock 19, Schaffer 19, Kline 11, Fluck 18, Matthews. Trenton, 75; E. Byram. Dover, 75; H. B. Hollis ...... 5 88|J. Boss Collins .... 4 7V S. M. Gould ... E. P. Alker , Sobers 14, Wiest 13, Miller 12. R,. G. Jacobus, Dover, 75; Joseph Sandford. Ber Stuart Scott ..... 4 90|H. T. Shriver ..... 1 84 H. Kipp ...... 7 i Clarkson Cowl Medal eyent, 50 targets Engert 41, Brurh 41, nardsville, 75; C. S. K. Remsen, Bergen Beach, Stuart Scott the winner. Sweepstakes won by W. H. Williams, Jr. Hoch 38, Weist 25, Miller 19. In the shoot-oft1 74; A. S. Smith, Meadow Brook G. C., 74; H. W. The Sauer Gun, 50 targets, unknown angles Bruch won out, breaking 23 out of 25 targets. Mallinson. Amagansett. 74; H. W. Richardson, H. T.| H. T. Montclair Beats Princeton. Event No. 1. 10 targets Schaffer 9, Fluck 8, Newark, 74; W. K. Jacobs, Belleville. 74; G. S. Hah:i 6, Kline 6, Bruch 6, Kepler 6, Miller 5, Nichols, Westchester, 73; A. B. Brickner. Newton, E. S. Ballou .... 2 30|J. Boss Collins .... 2 37 Montclair, N. J., April 4. Princeton Koch 6. 72; R. R. Cranford, Jersey City, 72; G. S. Ropes. shooters were the guests of the Montclair Event No. 2, 10 targets Bruch, Jr., 6, Fluck 6. Bergen Beach. 72; W. Simonson. Me.idow Brook Gun Club to-day. It was the first leg of a Sobers 5. G. C., 72; Frank Westerveit. Pleasure Bay. 72; home series between the teams© and the Event No. 3, 10> targets Engler 9, Miller 8, H. L. Brown, unattached. 71; A. C. Bostwick, local marksmen scored a hollow victory, Kline 8, Fluck 7, Hahn 6. Bruch 6, Koch 6. 71; L. W. Colauitt, Montclair. 71; C. F. Hunter, The Accumulation Cup. 50 targets, unknown angles. Weist 5, Schaefer 5. Bergen Beach. 71; E. O. Stillwagon. Holmdel, winning by more than fifty birds. The stu Event No. 4, 15 targets Bruch 13, Englert 12, 71; A. S. Alien. Montclair, 70; Thomas Drakes, J. A. Pisani . dent gunners were not used to the local Fluck 11, Koch 11, Kline 10, Schaffer 9, Weist 9. Montclair, 70; E. Von Lengerke, Newton, 70; H. B. Hollis .... 3 Stuart -Scott ...... 0 15 traps. A gale swept across the grounds, Hahn 8, Kepler 7, Miller 6. A. C. Bostwick Koss Collins .... 4 40 B. H. Clickner, Paterson, 70; W. S. Terry, Plain A. C. Bostwick the winner. whirling the clay pigeons in all directions. Event No. 5. 15 targets Bruch 13. Enarlert 12, fleld, 70. Naturally the scores were not high,, but the Fluck 12, Koch 11, Hahn 10, Kline 9; Schaffer 8, FIVE-MEN TEAMS. . Miller 7. Manhasset Shooters Meet. total of 203 out of a possible 250 targets, BERGEN BEACH GUN CLUB. made by the local club, was good.. So poor New York, March 16. There were four were the conditions that it was decided The Trap Shooting Review. G. K. Kouwenhoven. . events decided on the Port Washington to make the match a 50 instead of a 100 "Sporting Life©s©© famous and indispensa J. H. Hendriekson . . grounds by the Manhasset marksmen at their bird race. The local gunners led from the ble Trap Shooting Review for 1908, which W. C. Daniron ..... weekly shooting reunion on Saturday. Mr. John Martin ...... start, breaking 99 against 68 pigeons in contains the records and averages of all the Henry D. Bergen .... J. W. Alker won the leg for the O©Bourke the first string, and 104 against 84 in the prominent trap shooters of the country, has Monthly Cup, making a tie with three second rotind of the .shoot. Several club been placed between covers and is now is Total ...... 435 others, and in the shoot-off Mr. E. A. Sierck shoots were held. Dr. Burtis scored a leg sued in book form for the convenience of NEW YORK ATHLETIC CLUB. obtained the trophy. J. W. Alker, how on the powder cup, and a special prize "Sporting Life©s" readers. A copy of this C. W. Billings ...... <... 25 21 22 22 90 ever, won the Sierck Cup, while Mr. A. PI. was taken by E. Colquitt. The scores: valuable little book will be sent immediately Frederick Hodgman ...... 24 22 22 22 90 S. Jones and Mr. W. H. Williams, Jr., won Piincetou University Wood 23. Riddle 33, West- upon receipt of an application, including two Albert Tilt ...... 22 23 22 22 89 the sweepstakes of 25 and 10 targets, the haven 35, Latta 24, White 21. Total 153. 2-cent stamps; first come, first served.

1 APRH; ii, 1908 SRORTIIVO A STEEL LINED SUCCESS The Individual Championship of Metropolitan Clubs Held April 1st, under the auspices of the Montclair Gun Club, was won by the popular amateur "Kelly" (Mr G K. Kouwenhoven) who scored 95% and took the $100 "cup from 160 other skilled contestants. J. H. Hendrickson broke 91% taking third place and a $35 cup. Both relied upon ©

In the hotly contested 5 men team match, the Bergen Beach Club team tied on 435 ex 500 with New York A. C. On the shoot-off Bergen Beach easily won out. Four of the winning team used U. M. C. Arrow or Nitro Club steel lined shells. The above comprise all the main honors. Each man shot U. M. C. shells from choice without prejudice or policy* They are the shells that won 8 out of 10 Interstate Handicaps in 1907 and all of the important events so far in 1908. UMC Steel Lined Shells UMC

TRAP IN JERSEY. Harthorne landed third place honors with bird race, a fine performance. Mr. Kauf- count as points for each contestant, thus 42 breaks. The Parkside Gun Club will hold man, W. R. Davist Wing and Dominy were each ten targets you -will have a new part a big shoot on the same grounds Saturday, down from Dublin, and shot through some ner, and the low shooter will stand almost A New Gun Club Started And Shoots of three prizes being offered to the three high 20 and 25-bird events. Mr. Alien, Wells as good a show ©to win as the high shooter. a Day Recorded. guns. Scores: and Fishinger, of Hilliard, Ohio, partici You will find this a very rapid system and W. Cloverdale 45, Laws 40, Leo 41, Pink 40, pated. The shooters are coming regularly quite interesting; try it. No. 8 was for Wild-wood, N. J., April 6. The Wildwood Lemons 40. Harthorne 42, Noll 39, Wright 27, to get the practice over the Grand American five pairs. Scores : Rod and Gun Club was organized Saturday Lapworth 46, H. Cloverdale 33, Gethart 41, Rotzel traps. The big tournament, which is the SI a, meeting held at No. 922 Chestnut 35, White 36, Boughs 41, Duffleld 35. third annual spring tournament of the Targets ...... 10 25 10 10 10 10 10 15 Pts. street, when the following officers were elect Haun ...... 7 18 6 5 T 7 6 ,.11 48 Columbus Gun Club, on April 21, 22 and Gemmett ...... 6 20 8 7 7 .. .. ed: President, Sylvester Keliher; vice presi TRAP AT READING. 23, will bring to Columbus a large and fine Sitherwood ...... 7 17 6 6 5 11 dent, Edwin D. Wood; secretary and treas lot of shooters from all over the country. Mitchell ...... 6 11 6 5 5 11 urer, Warren D. Hann; directors, A. C. Hansel Won Prize at Oley Valley Gun The handsome program of this shoot, is now Davis ...... 6 16 7 5 Forbes, George R. Beane, J. Aleck Russell. ready for the mails. Scores: Miles ...... 7 19 6 9 The officers will also act as directors. Mr. Johnson ...... 6 15 5 6 "Club Shoot. Targets .... 20 20 20 20 20 20 25 25 25 25 15 15 Prater ...... 518 5 8 Hann, of the Wildwood Extension Realty Jennings ...... 6 17 5 5 Company, has donated a tract of ground Reading, Pa., April 3. The Oley Valley Gun Le Noir ...... 17 20 18 17 18 17 23 21 23 21 14 13 Club held a target tournament at Oley Line, Burns ...... 17 16 16 15 16 18 20 16 ...... Mrs. Sitherwood ... 5 15 6 T situated on the new canal section of the Bowers ...... 15 16 17 17 16 17 16 20 23 17 13 13 Alspaugh ...... 18 9 7 Wildwood Extension. A $4000 club house below Reading, today, and a number of well- Shatford ...... 16 15 12 17 14 15 17 16 17 18 11 13 CoHfarr ...... 19 10 7 6 10 will be erected, to be completed June 1. The known shots participated. The program con Webster ...... 16 16 18 18 18 19 22 21 22 18 .. .. Bowen ...... 16 9 8 8 10 5 .. sisted of seven 15-target events, first money Taylor ...... 19 20 19 20 19 .. 20 .... Fortenbacher ...... 6 7 8 7 6 6 club will be incorporated under the laws of Alien ...... New Jersey, with a paid-in .papital of $5.000. being $50 in gold, which went to Hensel, he H. E. Smith .. 17 19 18 14 .... 21 .... 12 14 making a total score of 100. Englehart and J. T. Weus ... 15 15 16 13 17 ...... Sanders ...... The club consists of 45 members, and will Alien ...... 10 9 13 13 11 ...... being limited to 100. They have been active Addams tied at 98 each and equally divided J. Evans ...... 17 12 14 16 18 .,. 19 .. .. gunning and fishing for some years. second and third money $30 and $20. The Baker ...... 16 18 14 14 .... 14 .... 13 11 scores: W. R. Darts .. 15 11 17 14 .... 20 .... NEW ENGLAND. Event No 1 P. Lewis 15, Englehart 14, Hansel Roundy ...... 16 16 19 ...... 20 20 .. is ii SHOOT AT MERCHANTVILLB. 14, Wegman 11, Adams 13, J. W. Wertz 12, Lee Kaufman ...... 15 14 16 ...... 18 17 .. (Continued from the nineteenth page.) Van Fossen ...... 22 22 20 12 13 Merchantville, April 4. Although Lam- 14. Wegman 11, Addams 13, J. W. Wertz 11, Lee good, Burnes being high with 115 in a pos Tsert did not win to-day©s shoot by the Mer Wertz 12, Gechter 12, Williams 11. Wilson ...... 16 15 ...... 17 16 .. 10 .. Event No. 2 P. Lewis 13, Englehart 14, Hansel Wing ...... 11 13 ...... 19 .. .. sible 150, while Freeman broke 104- The chantville Gun Club for the du Pont trophy, Dominy ...... 14 16 ...... events this afternoon marked three special he is still in the lead in the series for the 15. Wegman 12, Adams 14, J. W. Wertz 12, Lee Fishinger ...... 16 .. .. Wertz 14, Gechter 12, Williams 12. Shattuck ...... 20 19 ...... 21 .... events, two for cups and one fox leg on prize, and by capturing first place in either Event No. 3 P. ^ewis 13, Englehart 15, Hansel the gun offered some time ago. Burnes of the two remaining shoots in the series 14. Wegman 15, Adoams 15, J. W. Wertz 14, Lee won the leg on the cup contested for in he will carry off the coveted trophy. The Wertz 14, Gechter 12, Williams 12. ANDERSON LEADER. the past two events and Brown won the scores: Event No. 4 P. Lewis 13, Englehart 15, Hansel first leg on a new cup contest started to-day. Lambert 18, Walton 17, Barnard 18, Wat- 15. Wagman 14, Addams 14, J. W Wertz 14, Lee Wertz 13, Gechter 12, Williams 13, Groff 12. In the gun event Brown and Field tied with Eon 19, Wintersl2, Perkins 20, Rushton Event No. 5 P. Lewis 14, Englehart 14, Hansel Wins Every Event in Cincinnati Gun 22. At the close of the regular events a 13, Hower 11, Haines 19, Amidon 12. 15, Wegman 15, Addams 14, J. W. Wertz 13, Lee Club Shoot. 25-bird contest was run off and this was won Lambert was winner iii the handicap shoot Wertz 15, Gechter 14, Williams 13, Groff 13, C. by Frazier with 21. Burnes, Field and Sears at twenty-five targets, the summary being H. A. 13. Cincinnati, April 4. The pleasant weath tied with 19, and on the shoot-off Sears as follows: Event No. 6 P. Lewis 13, Englehart 12, Hansel er of to^ay brought out a- large bunch of 14. Wegman 13. Addams 14. J. W. Wertz 13, Lee won. The club is making preparations for H. T.l H. T. Wertz 14, Gochter 13, Williams 12, Groff 12, shooters and spectators to the grounds and the all-day contest Monday, April 20. The Lambert ...... 1 22|Perkins ...... 1 15 C. H. A. 12. good scores were the rule. Anderson led scores: Kewman ...... 4 19 Rushton ...... * 15 Event No 7 P. Lewis 13, Englehart 14, Hansei in all events, getting 93 in the first 100- Barnard ...... 4 11 Hower ...... 5 13 14, Wegman 13, Addams 14, J. W. Wertz 13, Lee target match and 91 in the second. Fultz Targets ...... 20 150 Watson ...... 1 18 Haines ...... 1 17 Wertz 12, Gechter 13, Williams 13. Burnes ...... 17 115 shot a good second all round, and in the Freeman 104 Winners ...... 4 13 Amidon ...... 4 .16 Totals Hansel 100, P. Lewis 94, Englehart 98, second match pressed Anderson hard, lacking Sweepstake 15 targets Perkins 14, Hower 3. Wat Wagman 93. Addams 98, J. W. Wertz 91, Lee Brown . 95 son 10, Ilushtou 8, Barnard 9, Lambert 12, Walton Wertz 94, Gechter 88, Williams 86. only one target of tieing for first place. Field .. 77 8, Haines 8, Winners 10. Miss Altherr shot well, but not up to the Frazer .. 58 Sweepstake, 10 targets Perkins 5, %Rushton 5, form she shows on the over-the-river grounds. 19 Barnard 6, Amidon 4, Hower 3, Lambert 1. WTal- INVITATION SHOOT. The club will shoot on these grounds for ton 9. the present and has not gone out of busi New England K. C. Shoot. Sporting Life©s Gun Editor Entertained ness, as some members thought. Manager Braintree, April 4. The high wind in CRAMER WON SHOOT-OFF. Brannogel is on hand every afternoon ready terfered with good scoring at the weekly Camden, N. J., April 4. The recently-or By Riekers. to throw targets for any members who come shoot of the New England Kennel Club this ganized Independent Gun Club held a shoot Philada., April 4. On an invitation of Mr. out, Ex-Secretary Daires has returned to afternoon. Dr. C. G. Weld won the clnb cap at East Camden ©to-day. The principal event Frank Rieker and his sister, Anna, of Lan the city and was at the grounds one day with a score of 23 and was tied in the shoot was a 50-target match, in which 11 members caster, Pa., Mr. Thomas S. Dando, gun edi last week. He will once more take an active for the season trophy with Isaac B. Thom participated, and in which the entrance fee tor of "Sporting Life," and© Mr. Finletter part in club affairs. Scores: as, at 22. The tie will be shot off next Sat was $5. The money was split into three visited the shooting grounds of the Lancas Event No. 1, 100 targets. urday. The summary of to-day©s shoot: prizes, $30, $15 and $10. The scores. ter Club at Rohrerstown. Arriving on the Targets ...... 25 25 CLUB CUP. Sands 18 18 36 16 14 30 2 P. M. train they were met at the station Anderson ...... 24 24 Scoro Hdp. Gross Musgrove 14 20 34 Cairns 15 15-30 Fultz ...... 22 24 Dr. C. G. Weld ...... 23 0 23 Lacey ...... 16 16 32IHarding ... 21 11 32 and driven 3% miles to Mr. Clarke©s shoot Bultman ...... 20 20 I. R. Thomas ...... 19 2 21 Maginn ...... 11 18 2fl!Geovge .... 17 19 :>>8 ing park. Three events were shot, two Offner ...... 17 20 J. J. Cairnes ...... 16 2 18 larsen ...... 20 13 33|Cramer .... 18 18 36 matches of 7 birds each, and one miss and Baldy ...... 16 20 A. Blanchard ...... 15 1 16 Baker ...... 10 11 21| out. No one killed straight. In the first McClenahan ...... 15 16 A. Lyman ...... 5 10 15 Lawrence ...... 12 16 W. O. Gay ...... 11 3 14 On the shoot-off between Cramer, Sands and event Dando, Finletter, Miss Anna Rieker T. G. Bremer ...... 7 6 13 George they were awarded the prizes in the order and Hambright tied, six out of seven. The Event No. 2, 100 targets. Targets ...... 20 20 20 TO. SEASON TROPHY. ^ named. second event was won by Dando with seven 18 91 straight. Frank Rieker was second. The Anderson ...... 17 19 Dr. C. G. Weld ...... 22 0 22 Fultz ...... 20 16 18 90 I. R. Thomas ...... 21 1 22 Experts at Alert Slioot. third event was won by Finletter with five Trtmble ...... 18 17 J. J. Cairnes ...... 19 2 21 straight. The birds wpre furnished by Mr. Bultman ...... 16 17 A. Lyman ...... 11 10 . 21 Phillipsburg, N. J., April 4. With a very Clark, the superintendent, and were fresh Miss F. Altherr ...... 16 16 W. O. Gay ...... 18 2 20 strong gale blowing from- the northwest country birds and the best we have seen in Blake ...... 17 14 A. Blanchard ...... 18 1 19 over the traps the Alert Gun Club shot its Wright ...... 13 12 T. G. Bremer ...... 10 6 16 many a day. The following are the full Bob Whits ...... 16 19 annual tournament. A full squad of five acores: Herman ...... 16 14 professionals were on hand. Neaf Apgar, of B. A. A. Beats Harvard. Brent 1 Event 2 Miss A out Baldy ...... 15 10 the Peters Cartride Co.; Sim Glover, the Groff 0210210 4 1201100—4 10 Event No. 3, 50 targets Riverside, April 4. A match shoot be noted shot; Harry S. Welles, demon Dando ...... 1021222 6 2122222—7 12220 Targets 25 25 T. Targets ., 25 25 T. tween teams of the B. A. A. and the Harvard strating Dead Shot; Lloyd R. Lewis, du F. Kieker ...... 2022202 5 2212220—6 00 Anderson .. 21 24 45 Herman 18 19—37 Gun Club took place this afternoon at the Pont, and H. H. Stevens, U. M. C. goods. Finletter ...... 220i2222 6 0222122—6 22222 Fultz ...... 22 21 43 Wright ..... IS 16—32 local traps. It was won by B. A. A., 196 Apgar was high professional; Harry Welles Cummings ...... 1220100 4 2202012—5 Miss Altherr 20 21 JliBaldy ...... 15 15—30 Anna Rieker .... 1202222 6 0122202—5 10 Bultman ... 20 20 40|0ftner ...... 14 15—29 to 189. A gale blew across the traps, next, wi©th Markley high for amateurs, fol Krick ...... 0002222 4 2021202—5 02220 Bob White . 17 21 38(Lawrence ... 16 12—28 making it difficult for the men to do their lowed by Raub, Jr., and Leidy. Taking Hambright ...... 1222220 C 0200200—2' 02222 Blake 20 18 SSlMcClenahan 12 12—24 best work. Wigglesworth, of Harvard, was everything into consideration the shooting high gun with a total of 43, which was was up to the standard and many beautiful S. B.I remarkable considering the conditions. The runs were made. The following are the GOOD COLUMBUS ATTENDANCE. Bultman ...... 175 118[Bob White ...... 25 four of the B. A. A. team made the same scores: HcClenahan ..... 100 45 Miss Altherr ...... 40 Offuer ...... 75 41 Trimble ...... 40 total, 41, The scores: Sh. Bk.| Sh. Bh. William Webster is High Gun in Sec Baldy ...... 100 60 Blake ...... 40 B. A. A. .... 200 161IDrakc Lawrence ...... 50 28 Wright ...... 40 Owen ...... 16 16 32 Glover ...... 200 143 Hixson .. retary Trophy Shoot. Anderson ...... 105 90 Fultz ...... 70 Adams ...... 21 20 41 Lewis ...... 2

APRIL u, 1908

SIX RECORD RUNS L. R. Barkley's Marvelous Shooting With

Shotgun Shell s a n d S h o t g' u n s That winter's winds and icy chill don't affect the unapproachable uniformity and hard shooting qualities of Winchester Shells and Shotguns has again been conclusively proven this time by L. R. Barkley, who since January 1st has made runs of 132, 125, 124, 115, 111 and 105 straight targets in open competition. Such shooting is wonderful in Summer weather; in the good old winter time it is simply marvelous. Winchester goods—the Red W Brand—shoot well all the time. In 1907 they won 65% of the 449 reported tournaments at which they were used. They won the Amateur and Professional Championships and Averages, made the highest of high averages ever recorded—97.18% for 3,300 tar gets—and established two new world's squad records of 496-500 and 980-1000. Best of all, their super iority won a still tighter hold on the hearts of American shooters. SHOOT RED W SHELLS-A SURE CURE FOR WEAK SCORES L. R. BARKLEY

ATLANTIC CITY WINNER. all times. "Bagley,"' a local expert, was NEW CLUB FOR BUCYRUS. August 6, 7—Cayuga, Ind. Cayuga Gun Club. O. high gun for the day, with a total of 94 out F. Thorne, secretary. New Club Wins Team Shoot From Chel- of a possible 100 targets, beating Heikes Makes Creditable Showing in its First Registered Tournaments. by two targets. Following are the scores in APRIL SHOOTS. sea. yesterday's shoots: Shoot. April 11—Reading, Pa. South End Gun Club. Atlantic City, N. J., April 2. — The At GBO. WORtTHINGTON CO. TROPHY CONTEST. Bucyrus, O., March 28.—At the opening Howard Melchoir, secretary. lantic City Gun Club's nine-man team won H. S. K. H. S. KK. shoot of the newly-organized gun club, heloL April 12—Atchison, Ivans. Forest Park Gun Club. Hopldns ...... (6) 39 45 Burns ...... (4) 34 38 Alva Clapp, secretary. a match shoot from the Chelsea Gun Club on North ...... (0) 39 39 Mingo ...... (3) 41 44 yesterday at the gun club grounds, 26 shoot April 12—St. Louis, Mo. St. Louis Trap Shooters' March 27, by a, margin of 47 targets. Shep- Germer ...... (16) 22 38|Mack ...... (9) 3544 ers participated, among them being John Association. J. W. Bell,'secretary. pard and Orlemann were the high guns in Scott ...'...... (3) 39 421 "Bagley" ...... (0) 46 46 Taylor, Fred Le Noir, R. O. Heikes and April 14—Covington, Ind. Covington Gun Club, the team shoot with 40 out of 50. The first Wallace ...... (6) 36 42|Telling ...... (8) 34 42 L. J. Squier, trade representatives. Mr. J. B. Hicks, M. D., secretary. two events comprised the team shoot. In Heikes ...... (0) 44 44|Edwards ...... (6) 37 43 Harry F. Everett did the best scoring among April 15, 16—Buckeye Lake Park, O. Buckeye Laka addition a number of other events were Parker ...... (4) 42 46 Gould ...... (6) 23 39 the locals, breaking five more than Squier Gun Club. Lon Fisher, secretary. shot. Mr. Overbaugh, of the U. M. C. Billings ...... (2) 41 43 put of the 100. Mr. Everett has been shoot April 15, 16—Indianapolis, Ind. Indianapolis Gua C/mpany, again attended the shoot. Scores: RE-ENTRY FOR TROPHY. ing high scores for the last year. The club Club. Harry W. Denny, secretary. H. S. K.I H. S. K. has organized with 62 members and prom April 16, 17—Ross, Iowa. Ross Gun Club. C. F. CHELSEA GUN CLUB. Hopldns (10) 30 40|Billings ....:.. (1) 45 46 Rubs, secretary. Targets H. 25 21 25 25 25 25 25 25 S. B. North ., (0) 33 33!Burns ...... (3) 37 40 ises to become one of the leading clubs in April 17—Marquette, Kas. Marcjuette Gun Club. Hackett ... 39 16 23 ...... — 50— 39 Germer . ...(12) 28 401 Mingo ...... (0) 46 46, this part of the State. The following of Geo. A. Griggs. secretary. Jladara ... 25 15 10 .. 12 Wallace (6) 34 40|"Basley" ..... (9) 48 48 ficers were elected: President, H. A. Bar April 17—Danbury, Conn. West Danbury Gun Club. Dunn ... 36 18 18 14 14 Heikes . . ...(0) 48 48|Telling (9) 34 34 ton; secretary-treaaturer, Thomas Jesson; Robert L. Hart, secretary. Collins . .... 27 14 13 11 16 Parker ., (2) 43 45 Rodgers ...... (10) 28 38 assistant secretary-treasurer F. W. Cron April 17—New Haven, Conn. New Haven Gun Club. Sweeney ... 25 10 15 13 ' Wm. T. Minor, secretary. • Mason .... 25 13 12 9 ers ; field captain, Harry F. Everett; of April 17—Exeter, Out. Canada. The "Huroa Hand .. ... 26 13 13 .. Audubons Beaten in Shoot. ficial scorer, F. C. Harris. The club will Indians." W. Jones, secretary. Brown .. ... 37 16 21 17 22 23 18 18 19—200—154 Bnffalo, N. Y., March 31.—Thirteen mem hold these shoots every Thursday afternoon. April 17—Shamokin, Pa. Shamokin Gun Club Connelly registered tournament. R. C. Yocum, secretary. ... 22 7 15 ...... — 50— 22 bers of the Auduban Club. journeyed to Scores: April 17-18—Toronto, Out, Can. Stanley Gun ATLANTIC CITY GUN CLUB. Newfane on March 28, and shot a match S. B. S. Club. G. M. Dunk, secretary. Targets H. 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 S. B. with a team at that village, and they re *Le Noir ...... 100 93 Ruhl ...... 60 April 18—Easton, Pa, Independent Gun Club. Orlemann 21 19 .. 23 21 .. 22 ..—125—106 ceived a good beating. On Saturday, April *Taylor ...... 100 86 festal ...... 50 Wesley R. Ivey, secretary. Hammel 19 16 15 24 22 19 —150—115 *R. O. Heikes. ...100 84 Bulhartz ...... 50 April 18—Edge Hill. Pa. Highland Shooting Asso Kakl ... 21 15 .. ' — 50— 36 4, the Audubons expect to entertain the vic H. F. Everett ..100 79 Kleindinst ...... 50 ciation. J. Franklin Meehan, secretary. Wiljis • • 17 14 12 — 75— 43 torious club on their own grounds and a dif *Sauier ...... 100 74 J. Croners ...... 50 April 19, 20, 21—New Orleans, La. Tally Ho Hunt-. Adams 16 15 . . — 50— 31 ferent result may be looked for. Scores: F. W. Croners ..100 58 Dr. Yoeman ...... 40 ing and Fishing Club. J. H. Brock/nan, secretary Peunell 16 16 13 11 —100— 54 A. M. Jones .... 100 58 Hipp ...... 35 April 20—New Bedford, Mass. Paskamausett Gun Specht, C.. 11 21 11 — 75— 43 NEWFANE. H. V. Flicklnger .100 58|E. Flicklnger .... 30 Club. Egbert G. Bullard, secretary. Sheppard 21 19 — 50— 40 Targets. *25 *25 Campbell ...... 80 , 46ICrawford ...... 25 April 20—Atlantic City, N. J. Atlantic City Gua 16 18 20 17 —100— 71 Atwater ...... 13 20 Jesson ...... 80 391 Shupp ...... 15 Club. A. H. Sheppard, secretary. Weaver ...... 18 17 Shaner ...... 75 52 Peterseligh ...... 10 April 20—Watertown, Mass. Watertown Gun Club, OTHER EVENTS. Covert ...... 16 19 Hopkins ...... 75 Frost Horace W. Jordan captain. Cloud ...... 13 15 14 14 10 ..—125— 66 Beers ...... 14 19 Phillips ...... 65 36 Hagermeyer April 20—Springfield, Mass. Springfield Shooting Specht, W...... 16 ...... — 25— 16 Vincent ...... 19 17 *Trade representatives. Club. C. L. Kites, secretary. Wells ...... 14 .. 16 18 . . ..— 75— 48 Fish ...... 21 23 April 20—Lawrence. Mass. Lawrence Fish and Gama Jones ...... 11 14 12 9 ..—100— 46 Harwood ...... 14 10 Protective Association. WUlis N. Kimball, secre Huber ...... 22 18 ..— 50— 40 Wescott ...... 20 23 CLUB ELECTION. tary. Sorners ...... 6.. ..— 25— 6 Lee ...... 19 18 April 20—East Lexington, Mass. Middlesex Gun Cope ...... 14 ...... — 25— 14 Shiw ...... 15 13 Club. Robert Smith, secretary. Sanders ...... 16 .... 17 ..— 50— 33 Post ...... 13 13 The Meadow Spring Gun Club Chooses April 20—Westport Factory, Mass. Westport Factory Seamen ...... t. .... 16 ..— 25— 16 Stratton ...... 14 17 Gun Club tournament. Albert W. Lewis, secre Herald ...... 10 13 ..— .50— 23 Lacey ...... 11 ID New Officers. tary. Hallam ...... 12 ...... — 25— 12 April 21, 22—Jacksonville, Fla. Jacksonville Gun BUFFALO. Philadelphia, Pa., April 1.—The annual Club. Frank S. Gray, secretary. Targets »25 *25 meeting of the Meadow Spring Gun Club April 21, 22—Manito, 111. Manito Gun Club. John THE 0. C. S. A. SHOOT. Kelsey ...... 18 20 was held here last week, and the fol C. Ramsey, manager. Reinecke ...... 14 16 lowing officers were elected for one year: April 21, 22, 23—Hutchinson, Kas. Kansas StaU Cox ...... 16 19 Sportsmen's Associatiou tournament. Chas. T. High Scores Made at the Traps By Utica Hopper ...... 21 17 President, Dr. Charles H. Harvey, vice Itankin, secretary, Hutchinson, Kas. Heinold ...... 16 18 president, Charles C. Beyer; secretary, April 22, 23—Crawfordsvllle. Ind. CrawfordsvillB Clubmen. Suckow ...... 3 14 Henry M. Shaw; assistant secretary, Wil Gun Club. W. W. Washburn, president. Wrigbt ...... 13 17 liam A. Murdock, treasurer, William P. Han April 22, 23—Groesbeck. Texas. Groesbeck Gua Utica, N. T., April 4. — The regular shoot Mesinger ...... 11 17 sel!; captain, Howard W. Bush; lieutenant, Club. G. M. Groves, secretary. of the O. C. S. A. Gun Club on the afternoon Tomlinson ...... 19 16 April 22, 23—Columbus, O. Columbus Gun Club. of March 28, was attended by a large num Hilliker ...... 16 24 George W. Gothard; Board of Directors, in Fred Shattuck. secretary. ber of representative marksmen and the Warner ...... 16 15 cluding the above officers, eleven in all— April 24—Little Rock, Ark. Country Club Gun highest scores thus far this season were Wilson ...... :...... 18 18 Francis S. Laws, Clarence T. Garrett, Edgar Club. Lee Omohundro, manager Wootton ...... 18 16 9 13 22 C. Chandler, Lee Pierce. The year's prizes April 25—Glens Falls, N, Y. Hudson Valley Rod made. The weather was good and the ab tMatch events. were awarded as follows: Hunter Arms Co. and Gun Club. F. B. Chapman, secretary. sence of wind allowed excellent marks. The * *S weepstakes. April 26—Bale's Corners, Wis. Hale's Comers Gun Hunter vase was won by L. B. Budlong, of prize to Howard W. Bush; cup for second Club. Ilerinan O. Horn, secretary. Frankfort, after two sets of ties were shot Mace High at Duffryn-Mawr. prize, to Francis G. Cantrell, Jr.; du Pont April 28—Dublin. Ga. Dublin Gun dub. W. L. off, three strings of twenty each being shot prize to Grear M. Hillpot; cup for second Williams, secretary. Duffryn Mawr, Pa., March 28. —Mace was prize to George W. Gothard; club's cup, April 28, 29—Enid, Okla. Enid Gun Club.' L. B. at. Mr. Budlong finally won, defeating Wil- first prize, to George B. Mardin, and club's Reed, secretary. cox, of Rome, and Charles Brunner, of Utica. high gun at the first shoot of the season April 28 to 30—Burlington, Iowa. Mississippi The Parder medal was won by James Hook, at Duffryn Mawr Gun Club. He broke 88 cup, second prize, to John Kane; high aver Valley Gun Club. E. Beckwith, secretary. of Rome, wh'o won out with a straight twenty out of 100, very creditable shooting con age cup, donated by Mr. Charles C. Beyer, April 29—Youngstovvn, O. Youngstown Gun Club. sidering the adverse weather conditions. won by Howard W. Bush. Joseph Seaborn, secretary. after a shoot-off with Teesdale, Wilcox, Dex April 29, 30—Wilmington, Del. Wawaset Gun Club. ter and Hillman. There were several handi Scores : W. M. Foord, secretary. cap «vents which were closely contested. Targets 5 10 15 10 20 15 25 S. B. FIXTURES FOR THE FUTURE. April 29-30—Jacksonville, 111. Nichols Park Gun Scores: Lewis ...... 5 9 9 10 16 12 20 — 100—81 Club. Jas. A. Groves, secretary. Torpey ...... 5 9 13 10 13 12 21—100—83 A Week's Registrations. April 30-May 1—Danville, fa. Danville Gun Club Targets 10 10 20 20 10 10 10 10 S. B. John ...... 4 8 14 7 16 12 22—100—83 tournament. Wm. T. Speisser, secretary. Corfleld ...... 9 10 19 20 .10 9 10 8 — 100 — 95 Ben ...... 2 7 10 7 10 12 13—100—61 Since our last issue the following addi Barker ...... 10 10 17 14 10 10 10 8 — 100—89 Biddison ...... 4 6 10 3 14 7 13—100—57 tional registrations for shoots have been* MAY SHOOTS. Hook ...... 7 8 18 17 10 9 10 10—100—8!) Shinline ...... 3 4 8 7 12 12 13—100—59 received by Secretary-Manager Elmer E. May 1—Wilmington, 0. Wilmington Gun Club Wilcox ...... 10 8 19 18 7 10 7 9—100—88 Mace ...... 4 10 11 9 18 13 23—100—8? tourney. James E. Gaston, president. Morrison ...... 7 9 18 12 9 7 9 8 — 100 — 79 Hart ...... 4 8 14 8 16 11 19—100—82 Shaner, of the Interstate Association* May 1, 2—Crookston, Miun. Crookstou Gun Club. Jenny ...... 8 9 13 15 5 9 7 10—100—76 Holland ...... 1 8.. 5...... — 25—14 April 24—Ilandall, Iowa. Randall Gun Club. John H. H. Chesterman, secretary. Keeler ...... 10 8 14 13 7 7 8 8—100—75 James ...... 2 3 .. 5 .. 5 . .— 40—15 Peterson, secretary. May 4—Scranton, Pa. Scranton Rod and Gun Club. Windheim ...... 8 9 12 9 9 6— 90—62 Shank ...... 4 7 3 814 7 . .— 75— 33 April 28—Pittsburg, Pa. Western Pennsylvania Trap J. D. Mason, manager. Bonney ...... 18 18 8 10 6 — 80 — 69 M. Davls ^...... 9 10 .. 14 .. . .— 45—33 Shooters' League tournament, under auspices of May 5—Clarksburg, W. Va. Monongahela Valley Peters ...... 12 16 5 8 10 9— 80—60 Moore ...... 5 12 10 . .— 45—27 the North Side Gun Club. George G. Root, Sportsmen's League of West Virginia. Ed. H. Newcomb ...... 12 1 4 5 8 6 8— 80—53 F. Davis ...... 10 ...... — 10—10 secretary. Taylor, secretary-treasurer. Smith ...... 9 16 8 7 6 .— 70—46 Rudolph ...... 11 10 17 — 60 — 38 April 29. 30—Celina, Ohio. Celina Gun Club. W. May 5. 6—Fargo, N. D. Gate City Gun Club. Teesdale ...... 17 14 8 8 .. .— 60—47 H. Conner, secretary. C. W. Clemens. secretary. Brumer ...... 15 20 9 6 .. . — 60—50 May 5—Willimantic. Conn. Willimantic Gun Club. May 5, 6—Sulphur, Okla. Platt National Park Steelo ...... 16 11 5 7.. .— 00— 39 High Gun For Worthington. F. P. Fenton, secretary. Gun Club. E. I. Newblock, secretary. KeBee ...... 15 16 8 S .. .— 60—47 Kemblesville, Pa., March 28. —H. Linn May 16, 17—New Athens, 111. Egyptian Gun Club. May 5. 6, 7—Omaha, Neb. Omaha Gun Club. Betson ...... 13 18 .. . — 40 — 31 H. A. Dressier, secretary. George W. Loomis, secretary. Dexter ...... 15 13 .. . — 40—28 Worthington, shooting in great form, broke May 19, 20—Fort Scott, Kas. Missouri and Kansas May 5, 6, 7—Birmingham. Ala. The Interstate Budlong ...... 20 5 .— 40—33 78 out of 80 at the Kemblesville Gun. Club Trap Shooters' League tournament, under aus- Association's third Southern Handicap Target Beck ...... 6 5—40—24 to-day. Jebb broke 67, taking second place. picps of the Fort Scott Gun Club. F. A. Homa- Tournament; $1.000 added money. Elmer E, Hillman ...... 16 6 . — 30 — 22 Scores: day, secretary. Shaner, secretary-manager, Pittsburg, Pa. Klages ...... 14 6 . — 30—20 Targets. 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 May 12, 20—^Columbus, Wis. Columbus Gun Club. May 6. 7—Cumberland, Md. Cumberland Shooting Wagner ...... 8— 10— 8 G. V. Bering, secretary. Club. Frank Billmeyer, secretary. H. L. Worthington .... 9 10 10 10 10 10 10 May 20, 21—Albion, Neb. Albion Gun Club. A. May 6. 7—Circleville, O. Ideal Gun Club. E. M. England ...... 10 9 5 8 9 9 6 H Illian, secretary. Stout, secretary. R. Heikes Shoots at Cleveland. Pennock ...... 6 5 6 6 7 8 7 May 21, 22—Rich Hill, Mo. Rich Hill Gun Club. May 7—Lowell, Ind. Lowell Gun Club. H. O. Brown ...... 6.. .. 5 8 6 George B. Conover. secretary. Burnham. secretary. Cleveland, O., March 28.—Rollo Heikes, Fowns ...... 6 8 7 ~ June 2, 3—St. Joseph, Mo. Missouri and Kansas May 7—Lancaster, Pa. Lancaster Gun Club. A. the well-known expert, was the attraction at Ewing ...... 9 9 8 10 Trap Shooters' League tournament, under aus E. Leaman, secretary. the weekly shoot at the Cleveland Gun Club Jebb ...... 8 9 8 8 pices of the Metropolitan Gun Club. A. A. May 7, 8—Malone, N. Y. Malone Gun Club Martindale ...... 8 7 .... Carolus. secretary. registered tournament. $200 added money and this afternoon. He participated in the two Bums ...... '...... 6 events and made a total of 92 out of a pos .9 June 2, 3, 4—Jersey City, N. J. New Jersey State prizes. Geo. M. Lincoln, secretary. Mackey ...... 4 4 . . Sportsmen's Association tournament. Chas. T. May 7, 8. 9—Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Laka sible 100 targets. Owing to a bad start, his Crowe 695 Day, secretary. Gun Club. Elmer E, Shaner, secretary-manager. ecore did not come up to expectations, for Snyder 6 7 7 .. .. June 4, 5—Evansville, Ind. Evansville Gun Club. May 8, 9—Fairmount. Minn. Fainnount Gun Club. he missed two out of the first three targets Good ...... 6 ...... Al Willerding, secretary. E. W. Bird, secretary. shot at. There were fifteen contestants in Dougherty ...... 6 .. 7 July 1—North Hatley, Canada. North Hatley Gun May 9—Watertown, Mass. Watertown Gun Club, the shoot for the George Worthington Com Bills ...... 3 ...... Club, J. C. MeConnell, secretary. H. W. Jordan, captain. Miller ...... 8 6 .. .. July 2S, 29—Eagle Grove. Iowa, Eagle Grove Gun May 10—Watertown, Wis. Watertown Gun pany trophy and the interest was keen at H. Crowe ....—...... „ ...... 6 Club. A. L. Yearous, secretary. Ary G. Keel, secretary.