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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
ANENT THE SPRING
BASEBALL TRAINING

New York Morning Telegraph.
Who started the spring training trips ii
is hard to say, but he would probably not
do it again if he had a chance to go back
and correct the mistakes he has made in
baseball
The training trips started with the idea
of gaining the advantage of start in the
spring, and that they have accomplished
this is proved by the fact that the other
clubs have been forced to follow suit.
This is not always the case, as was
shown by Pittsburgs work last season,
but the rule still holds good that a team
brought into shape in the sunny climate
of the South usually gets off fast. Whether
it holds its pace or not appears to be at
least in part a matter of luck. With fav-
oring weather a team may go right along
and hold its gait, though even in such
cases IL is a moot question to whether
the early training does not affect the stay
ing qualities of the team later in the sea-
SON. Given bad weather during the last
few games of the playing season, the South
ern training Is easily turned into a source
of danger rather than one of help TO the
players. Damp and raw weather will tie
kinks in the arms of a trained player which
ii may take months TO get out.
With players moving slowly, this danger
is not great, but when the former are al
ready moving at speed. owing to the thaw-
ing out in the South, a raw spell is almost
certain TO result in the disablement OF some
Of the men. Still, as long as one club goes
South and takes chances, the others will
be forced TO follow suit, as a lead early
in the season is a big handicap to over
come.
From an owners and managers stand
point. the training trips are little short OF
a nuisance. The expense of keeping a team
South for nearly a month is heavy, and il
comes at time when the clubs have no
income TO meet the outgo.
In order 10 tighten this somewhat ex-
hibition games are scheduled, but they do
not always prove the sources of revenue
expected.
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great deal OF fat TO accumulate, but the
weekly scraps keeps the wind and muscles
pretty well toned up. causes perspiratfon
enough to carry away the evil effects or
wine and high eating, and gives valuable
boxing practice. Then, when real nght
for the championship is on, IL is time 70
train TO weight, cut out the luxuries, and
build up hardened sinews from the soft It's
sues of legs and arms. The system Is
tough proposition for man who thinks
that a real athlete should always be diet
ing and working the pulley weights, but
it seems 10 be all that the Denver Kid re-
quires.
Rothwen's future doings are somewhat
prOblematic. II is, of course, ludicrous
Jest for him to call himself champion feath-
erweight, and yet he declines TO meet jim
my Britt at 133 pounds, ringside. He says ne
will make all his big matches at 129 pounds.
o'clock, but what class on earth is that
weight typical Of? Corbett has also cleaned
up all the good men at or near that figure,
wildly anxious TO meet the Denverite, but
Rothwell is now in position to give him the
irksome giggle. Moreover, comparison or
the fights between Yanger and Hanlon ana
Corbett and Hanlon round by round would
only indicate this much: That the pudgy
boy would give Benny the unholiest thump-
ing between Halifax and Mexico. Yanger
never had Hanlon in serious trouble, was
himself put down with crash, and lost
the decision. Corbett battered Eddie to
jelly-hence, so far as Corbett Is concerned,
what's the answer?
Corbett however may be eager to take
Yanger on for these same reasons 1t GER
tainly looked. in bygone days. as If Roth
well did not care to face Yanger in the ring,
but things seem different now, and, besides,
il won't be long ere Corbett needs more
money.
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the Washington American League team for
awhile, thought Johnson the whole thing
early in his baseball career. but he was
handed the short end OF one of Johnson's
peculiar deals Postal discussed baseball
matters in Detroit the other day with
party Of newspaper men, Of which the
writer was a member. Postal said that he
was forced out Of Washington and not even
given a chance to realize anything on his
stock. He said he had an opportunity TO
sell his holdings in the Washington club TO
the same parties that Johnson has been
dickering with so long, but Johnson would
not give him a chance 10 reimburse his loss
es That was only one Of the many little
things Johnson did TO give Postal the worst
of II. Postal has the greatest admiration
for John T. Brush and gives the New York
National League magnate credit for many
things that have been done for the good Of
the game.
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The Western championship tourney viii
be fought at BOWS, Ia. The first DAYS
play is slated to begin Feb. p. The citizens
of Bows are feverishly anticipating the
event. and have raised purse of Sl00 which
will be greatly increased by entrance fees.
The purse will be divided among the four
players who win the highest averages 10
is open TO all players living west OF Pitts
burg. Pa.
High authority states that n prominent
checkerist is willing 10 wager $3.50 that Bert
Titus cannot win the BLACK Doctor"
Lundy is also against the Minneapolis
player Denvir's idea is best He suggests
that Titus publish his entire play in some
reputable draughts column and let the crit
les do the rest.
The Aurora players have begun to read
the Journals checker lessons They have
a few strong amateurs who are bound 10
make a good showing in the State arena
]. Il. Wymond holds the local medal
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Whist Guides.

1. Do not ignore the value of low cards.
2. Never refuse to take a trick, unless
by passing you can take two, in lieu of the
one you pass.
3. Draw differences early in the game.
4 Do not save re-entry cards when you
have nothing to bring in.
5. Your first discard is as important as
your first lead.
g. All rules are secondary to the fall of
the cards.
4 Do not trump a doubtful trick when
holding four trumps and a good suit
s. You cannot understand the fascina-
ton of the game until you learn TO play
9. Never look at your hand until you are
ready 10 play to the trick.
10. beginner should become familiar
with the conventional rules.
IL. Understand the reasons for each play
. u. Twelfth and thirteenth cards are inn
portant to play or withhold, according TO
circumstances.
13. 1t is never wise to deceive your part
ner TO the detriment OF the game.
IL. Cultivate quiet manner of play.
Is. When winning with a low card of
partners suit. and hold nothing higher,
be careful about returning that suit
Is. Informatory plays should not be used
unless partner understands them.
Il. Do not false-card unless experienced
is. Always think before you play.
10. Know all the conventional leads be-
fore attempting 10 play the game.
20. If you play bridge, don't play for
stakes
q. Study whist as you would any other
science.
%. Study the rules with the cards before
you.
% Keep awake TO all possibilities of the
game.
"a You have the right to prevent your
partner making any irregularity in play,
with exception of the revoke.
%. Do not make the game easy for ad-
versaries
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ker's imperturbable countenance. AS he
sights at the draughts table he permits a
slight swaying motion OF the body. but his
eyes never leave the board so long as there
is any doubt about the position AT pres
ent Charles 4. Barker or A ]. Heffner.
What Is the difference between the Flora
Temple" opening and Single Corner %
Reader, 1oogootee, Ind.
Flora Temple" is ramification of
Single Corner" and only used to distin-
guish the particular variation that is
formed thus: Ills. 22-1s. 15-22, 25-ls,
12-l6. 2s-25. e-13.
What do you consider Blacks best at
tack?-"Scrub,'' Ligonier. Ind.
Fife" if permitted.
Do you think Bert Titus can win "Black
Doctor ?"-Checker-player, Evansville, Ind
If Black opens line with which one is
unfamiliar and succeeds in winning right
along through the sitting what shoulS SaS.
DOR. r., FIT Wayne, Ind.
Play slowly to gain time Clear the mid
die of your board by judicious exchanges
Alter your entire method OF building the
game. After sitting is over, look the line
up in your back file Of the Journal or in
Lees Guide"
1 met a man the other day who bet me
that he could beat any player who spreads
his men. TO the side of the board Can he?
Argos Scrub. Argos, Ind
In some Of our best defenses White gives
Black the center of the board. There is
nothing in the popular suposition that tho
men must be driven at the center of the
Black formation at first or second advance.
However, one must know the theory OF
flank formation or he will suppose that
the gentleman's boast is true. Study tt
White side of "Old Fourteenth" =
Would you ADVISE one to play a restricted
or unrestricted match?-Chalienged, War
saw, Ind.
Restricted matches are very popular for
the reason that they consine the players to
certain lines which may be easily studied
up before the match comes off, To players
confident of their strength. an Unrestricted
match would prove most satisfactory.
= =
A player persists in replying 24-ls TO my
1l-l5, thus forming Second Double Cor
ner"-a defense l cannot parry. What shall
do2-"Ruggles." Anderson. Ind.
A careful study OF the Black side OF Sec
ono OOuDlo corner Is all lnat Is necessary.
He must indeed be a strong player who can
afford to risk playing the Whites in that
opening for very long time. as IL Is the
weakest standard defense in draughts.
Z :
What do you think of white Dyke" as a
defense?-"Draughts." Springfield. ILL.,
When there are so many defenses that are
more sound, why play it? It is not strong.
although W. Beattie has done much in
England to popularize it. Conceding IL TO
be a standar defense. precedent has not
shown it to be popular in first-cIass match
play. The only authors who give play upon
IT are Drummond and Lees. We do not
| advise its use by amateurs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14

Will the Journals checker editor kindly
tell me when and where checkers or
draughts originated?-H. G. A, Bluffton,
Ind.
The earliest records Of draughts are found
in Egypt, and for practical purposes COM
menced about 16C0 b. c., in the time OF
Queen Hatasu or Hat-Shepsu, daughter OF
Thothmes 1, ruler OF Egypt. The game was
introduced into Italy from Egypt, and is
known in Latin as lundus lactrunculorum.
Latro is used in Ovid and also In Martial
20 mean a man" or place" at draughts.
What style Of a player is Charles r
Barker? Whom do you consider the like
lest American player in a match for world
championship honors?-A. L., South Bend
Charles F. Barker plays draughts calmly
coldly, powerfully. His opponent realizes.
as the hours steal by. that not one sign
of weakness Will ever appear In Mr.. Bar
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14

(a) Forms the opening which was named
by the late George Wallace, of Glasgow
Although sound game for both sides, the
student should not be too venturesome until
he has mastered some of its lines, or he
may find himself pursuing a "Wnl o the
Wisp."
OBJ 26-23, SO, 22-1S, etc, draws.
(c) So. Sill, 13-17 or I'll may be safely
played here, but the text move is prefera-
BILE. The Ill variation is very tricky, and
much play has been published on IL. Fol
lowing is unique line: Ill, l9-l5, l0-l9,
24-15, 12-16, 29-25. 60. 2e-2S. 9-14. 1S-9.
S1-i7, a., s1-g7. 1913, 2S-24, 40, 24-la,
Go, 15-6. Ito. 1913. 1913. lila, Lie.
cd 27N2s is strong for White: The con-
tention is Sill, 26-22, 60. 22-1S. ALI.
Ala. IoII5 lS114. &; 2g-2s. g. SiE2S.
23-1S 10, 27-23 So, 1916, 12-l9, 81,
lO-1I ~ 1L2S, 2s-iS, etc. Drawn.
(O 1O-15, 1910, e-15, ETC., draws here,
but 1917 loses by 22-l3, lO.15. 1910, ca,
23-1s, 81, 1914. 11-15, 3-26. 22-S1, 13-9,
31-24, 2S-3. White wins.
(g) 10, is, Ito, N-24, l2-16 2Al9,
S-l2 2S-24 White wins
CHI Leaves an equal ending for both sides.
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KID mccoy IS after
CHEAP NOTORIETY
New York Sun.

New York Sun.
Kid McCoy's temperance on the food
tide OF pugilism with an offer TO fight Fitz-
simmons. Gardner, Ryan or OBrien Is
some time ago, when Kid Carter pat on
the fresco work, that Mccoy had seen his
best days. IL Is a hard matter 10 convince
some ring experts that Mccoy ever wa
a real. genuine. frst-class pugilist His
ceverness as a boxer was always conceded,
amusing ring followers, who were convinced
but he never showed true lighting ability
against opponents that could hit and stand
q punching The only men of prOminencs
that Mccoy ever put away were Ryan.
when the latter was double-crossed at Mas
peth: Dan Creedon. when Mccoy could not
knock him out in fifteen rounds at Long
Island City. although the Australian was
so badly beaten that his seconds threw up
the sponge, and Peter Mayer, who quit
early in the game at COney Island IN q
fight that looked queer. Mccoy was square,
~ beaten by Sharkey and Choynski. al
though the latter was robbed.
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THE SCHAEFER CASE.

Charles Ruschaupt, president of the In
dianapolis club, has issued his ultimatum
in regard to Schaefer, who was secured by
with ST. Paul for Pete O'Brien. 1t seems
as if Joe Cantillon, manager Of the Mil
waukee club, has been anxious to secure
Schaefer, and he had several conversations
with the player in Chicago. Schaefer was
reported as saying that he would jump to
the Pacific Coast League before he would
consent to come to Indianapolis. Since the
differences between the Pacific coast or
ganization and other leagues have been set
tied Schaefer claims he signed a contract to
play with the Seattle (Wash.) team before
the agreement was made, and that he would
play with that team. Strange TO say. how
ever, Schaefer's name does not appear on
the list of players claimed by Seattle. If
Schaefer wants 10 play ball he will have to
play with Indianapolis. as there is no other
place for him to go. He is on the Indian
apolis clubs reserve list, and President
Ruschaupt declares that he will not waive
claim 20 the player. Schaefer has no good
excuse for not wanting TO play with the In
dianapolis team. 1t is quite evident that he
has been listening to Cantillons hot-air
talk, and imagines he wants TO play with
Milwaukee in preference TO Indianapolis
Schaefer is a good player. but he should
realize that there is nothing left open TO
him but to sign his Indianapolis contract
and report in this city when ordered to
do so
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Worked TOGETHER
BUT WERE ENEMIES
Chicago Journal.

Chicago Journal
lone of the richest things which came off
In New York during the days of the Horton
law" says an Eastern sport now visiting in
Chicago, happened at the Lenox Club one
night. AS you doubtless remember. Tom
O'Rourke owned the club and Charlie White
was the referee. Well, when a man owns a
club and hires a referee. you'd suppose they
would be on pretty friendly terms, wouldn't
you? Naturally. Yet, strange to say, White
and ORourke fell out and wouldn't speak,
while the tension grew greater day after
day. White kept on refereeing and drawing
pay, and ORourke kept on paying him and
scowling at him. At last the tension
proved too great. Just before fight, in
the offices Of the club, the men COL
lided. White was baldheaded, maybe forty
years old, and weighed perhaps 2l0 pounds.
ORourke was white-hared, fifty years
old. and weighed 220 pounds. Both de-
spite their years and dignifed carriage,
We're simply demons in rough-and- tumble
battle. They went at it like lions. Bang.
biff, swing, punch, clinch, they were all
over the room, battling and mauling. First
one got Il good lead and then the other. The
spectators tried vainly to separate them,
but found the job of splitting out 430 pounds
of raging beef too big AT last, both being
winded, they quit; White went into the ring
TO referee, and O'Rourke returned to the
business of blocking off pass fends. And,
after the show ORourke paid White, and
White was on deck to referee next week,
just as if there had never been cross
word between them.
Imagine a Chicago promoter having
free fight with his referee! Why, next
morning each of them would be around
proclaiming to the whole city that the
other fellow would never have anything to
do with boxing in Chicago again if the
game had to be closed up forever"
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Game No. 19-"Ayrshire Lassie."
Played last week by two Journal tryos
Notes by our correspondent.

(a) This line of "Lassie is not often
played. Willie Gardner thinks IL as strong
as the 1918 cut.
CD This move is superior to 21-17 as
formerly played.
(c) So, 29-25, Is, 25-21, GA 1S-9, 5-14,
31-27. White wins.
(d) Bad. (The correct ending is as follows
29-25, 14-17. 25-2l, 17-26, 31-22, Pc, Pill,
Is. I7-14, 1913, 81, 3-26, 1913. Drawn
Edtor.).
(e) Black loses advantage here by sup
posing he can pitch" man, gain king,
and go even.
% AS good as anything.
(g) And Black is forced eventually TO
give up his hold on two single men that his
king has pinned on the side.
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Calling for Trumps.

The trump call is an important feature
of the game and was first introduced about
sixty years ago at a great card club in
London.
Lord Henry Bentinck is credited with
it's invention. 1t led to a most bitter fight,
but in spite of consistent opposition was
established, and has retained it's position
ever since. There were many then, as there
are many to-day, who objected to it. 1t
is used and abused, as are many other fea-
lures of the game, and is considered by
the best authorities to be no improvement,
but is now a permanent feature of the
game.
An illustration follows, showing that it is
not always the best whist to respond to
a call from partner.
ILLUSTRATION OF REFUSING TO AN
SWER THE TRUMP CALL.
Clubs are trumps. 8 turned; North is to
lead.
6, 4, 3; spades. a, k, q, 4. 3; clubs, 2.
E "a Z h SPACES TO- s. s. clubs. d.
South holds-Hearts a, k, TO- 8, S; dia-
monds, 10. 9, s; clubs, a, k, TO- 5, 4.
West holds-Hearts, 5, 3, p diamonds, 8;
spades, 9, 6, 2; clubs, q, j, 9, s, 6, 8.
Trick |. South makes the Single discard
Trick 2. North very wisely refuses to an
swer the call; having no re-entry card, he
must make the spades while he has the
lead, or not at all, and also gives his part
ner another discard
Trick 8. North leads another spade, deem
ing it best to give South another discard.
Trick f. Souths suit must be hearts, and
North prefers TO lead strengthening card
Had North answered the call at this point
he would have lost several tricks
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14

There is something remarkable about
the spell that Ban Johnson casts over the
club owners In the American League. They
swear by him openly. although they might
think harsh things about him. and do not
think II possible for him 10 give any one the
double cross" But when a man is dumped
By him that man can go back 10 the time
when ne first met or heard of johnson and
remember little things 10 prove that the
American League president was not ION
the square" In everything. Fred Postal, the
Detroit hotel man, who was the angel for
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
woIferstan's Weekly List OF Local
Players.

The draughts players at Seymour are
making things lively for all corners. They
were pleased to learn of the Journals
Checker column, and for its sake have
sworn allegiance to the paper. All are
good amateur players with ability to be-
come better by close application to the les
sons given in the Journal Seymour, Ind
John Springer, Joe Geigeri r. M. Gordan,
Charles Leininger, John Gardner and Will
liam H. Lemp
Aurora, Ind.-Aldo Walker, William
Fletcher, j. B. Wymond, John II. Sieir,
Howard Maltby, Rex Hubbard and Carroll
Stevens.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14
YOUNG CQRBETT USES
STRANGE METHODS

The Young Corbett system of physical
culture is one which will rouse indignant
bowls from the almost-food people and the
advocates of starve-the-fiesh methods says
an exchange. 1t is. briefly summarized, as
follows: Eat what you want. drink what
you want. do what you want. and fight once
a week in lazy and good-humored fashion.
always selecting some dub TO do the other
half of the 81 ch. This system causes a
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14

After this year, so turfmen say, the meet
ing at Saratoga will be reduced as TO length.
The death of w. G. Whitney removed the
principal financial hacker of the race course
at the Spa, that in the future, il is be-
lieved. less consideration will be given to
the American Newmarket than if Mr..
Whitney had lived. The demand FOR a mid
summer meeting in New York is growing.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14

This is what happened Tuesday evening
at Indianapolis Whist Club. South tries TO
pick up the king by going through, but in
steady Mr.. King in the East, and
Daller at the bat. East and West II.
Starred card takes trick
There was a swing of five tricks in one
hand at the Indianapolis Whist Club on
Saturday evening. East and West have
three aces in one hand and four kings in
the other, the ace king and four other
trumpS among them.
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North played with good judgment This
Is an exceptional case where il is better TO
give partner strengthening card in his
suit than 70 lead the trump he was asked
for. and il Is nearly always right to give
partner n chance to clear up his hand be-
fore answering his trump request
7. L. ].
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King Edward has named his FLY foal by
Persimmon out of Ambleside after his wife,
Queen Alexandra, and all England is ac-
cepting the fact as the best possible indica-
ton that the young miss is the best looking
and most likely ever foaled at the royal
stud. When the FLY enters her first race
Il would be quite a hard blow to English
aristocracy If she were to be beaten by an
An1erican-bred animal
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-14

Bob Fitzsimmons has had 1872 diamonds in
serted IN his teeth so as TO make his rag
chewing stunts more brilliant. The dia-
monds are used in the filings and bridges
and on three of the teeth an initial has been
set in small stones. One is the figure go -
On another the letter ''T' and on the third
&C. indicating the phrase three times
champion"
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Yes, It's on the Level.

"Thatn be a great fight" said a citizen
Of Baltimore to AL Herford.
What fight?" dreamily asked Herford.
why, the ore between Russia and
Japan, replied the citizen.
rs IL on the leve.? % queried Herford.-Ex-
change.
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A new race track is to be built at New
Orleans, backed by a company with $780,
600 capital and gambling will be entirely
eliminated. 1t will be run in the interest
OF the sport alone. The new track will
have no connection with the Western
Jockey Club and has arranged no dates
with that organization. but, on the con-
trary, will look for affiliations with East
ern tracks. 1t would be quite interesting
TO receive reports from the new track after
the days racing that more than one fav-
orite had won, even if betting were elm
mated.
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Long Island, to be known as Belmont
in all probability receive the cream of the
racing dates. With the allotment Of dates
increased for the other New York racing
associations there may be a curtailment
of Saratoga's meeting.