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The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22
bicycle Riding at HIND.

There Is a time for all things, and the
time for the modest and efficient bicycle is
at hand, according to those who enjoy the
good old wheel.
The roads and the weather invite the
cyclist now, and those who still find the
wheel not only useful, but enjoyable. may
get their machines out of cold storage, tune
them UP, and begin another season with
good heart and pleasant anticipations.
The bicycle has many good and enduring
virtues positive and negative. 1t is a ia
nous time saver; 1t furnishes, at a price
within the reach of most OF us, a healthful
exercise, and 1t widens our daily horizons
materially. On the other hand, il does not,
like the horse, eat its head off when OF
duty, nor does 1t obtrude itself in more or
less offensive ways, like the naughty auto
mobile. The bicycle is a boon TO humanity,
and will stay"
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22
CY YOUNG IS Il FAST
BASEBALL PITCHER

Cy Young's wonderful feat of letting down
the Athletics without a man reaching first
base is the talk of the diamond. Players
agree that il was phenomenal exhibition
and one that will not be duplicated very
soon. 1T is impossible to beat that rec
ord. said DR.. L. Newton to an exchange
mo pitcher can beat that. Just think-not
hit, base on balls, wild pitch or error You
remember i pitched no-hit game at Oak
land last year, but there were two errors
behind me, which let two men on bases. but
these were the only two men TO get on the
bases. Did ever work against Cy Young
Several times. Cy is what we call a fast
ball pitcher. He couldn't get a slow ball
over the plate il he tried and seldom uses
curve. He steams them over the plate
and he keeps them right up around the
batter's neck. But his balls have a big
jump on them. When you hit one IL pops up
in the air-where 1t is easily caught Cy Is
not the strike-out man Waddell is but he
wins just as many games Cy is a man over
six feet tall, and when In condition will
weigh go pounds. He is better now than he
ever was. for he has more experience Kid
Nichols is another pitcher who has nothing
but fast high ball, but like Young's IL
has big jump to it. You think IL is coming
straight over the plate and 1t will take
jump up. and you will find yourself swinging
your bat over your head to meet it."
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

still. and the lights were blown out. In
spite Of this however. Reynolds keeps his
place the American team.
j. Rice and 10. NJ. Griner, Of kokomo,
Ind, are playing "Whilter' now a great
deal. evolving many interesting problems.
E. p. McCaslin, of indianapolis. is work
ing out some pretty theories in the "Dyke'
opening.
w. p. Purcell. OF Burke. Ida. says that
he will play the White men in the BLACK
Doctor opening to a draw against any
player ION the top side OF this green earth,
for money, marbles or chalk"
The May Guide Post is just OF the press.
and it's motto seems to be: Better than
ever"
The New York Clipper crfticises Atweli,
of England. in the following caustic but
salutary manner: while Atwel is not the
best there is in England. and not nearly
as strong a player as he thinks he is. yet
he should not be undervalued. Against
Jordan in the monthly championship con-
test, he lost by to 2, and four draws.
Against the same man he lost the London
championship by to ]. and nine drawn.
Atwell, forgetting himself and remembers
ing checkers more. will yet be heard from"
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22
Whist Congress, New York.

Henry Ives, chairman of information Of
the whist congress. which meets in New
York, June n, has issued special extra No.
g" as follows:
"you can make post mortems after each
hand is played at the congress. We seek
now the ante-mortem statement Of each
possible 'comer-on.' Would it interest you
(not some other fellow to have special
facilities for examining hospital, founding
or orphan asylums, boys or girls clubs,
or settlement work, libraries book cir
eulating systems, Columbia University, the
Stock Exchange, the large ocean steam
ers, the new subway, the new river tun-
nels, our larger plants or factories, or any
thing else?
I'VE claim we can reach everything. Why
not encourage us to-day by a word sug-
eesting your personal and individual prefer
ences? We desire to know that you are
alive and interested. and also we need
advance notice in order to arrange so that
you shall see promptly the things which
appeal to you."
1t is to be hoped that Indiana will be
represented at this congress by a large
delegation of enthusiastic whist players.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22
Hint. for Beufuners.-No. 4.

Students of whist rarely go about the
study of the game in systematic way.
They should begin at the foundation and
master each principle as they continue the
study, and when a few rules learned,
not to think that is all that is required.
while 1t is essential that one must know the
leads, and should not attempt to play the
game without at least having that much
knowledge, it is just essential that the
other rules Of the game be studied and
mastered. II they ever expect to become
good whist players. AS long as there are
persons who will attempt to play the game
Of whist without first mastering the rudi-
inentS of the game, just so long Will there
be criticisms and unpleasant remarks made
at the whist table.
When one has thoroughly and systemat-
ically learned all rules and regulations of
the game, and then endeavors to put them
in practice, he will then learn that he has
only made a small beginning in that won
derful game of skill, and as he delves deep
er in the study, he will realize the beauty
and depth of the game.
There many maxims to think OF when
playing the game. but as you continue the
study and practice, many of them will
become so thoroughly impressed upon your
brain that you will not find 1t an effort to
keep them in mind and it is then you
begin to find the pleasure you desire from
the game.
When taking a hand at whist table.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22
NEWS OF THE WHIST PLA YERS
OF INDIANAPOLIS AND STA TIE
Players Throughout the State VII Be InUffsd Attend M
Tournament TO Be Held May 2o-Whtsf Guades

one of the first things to do after assort-
ing your cards into suits, is to see that
you have the requisite number.
II you are the dealer. always show the
trump slip to your adversary and leave IL
face up until taking up the trump card.
and then turn face down and place In the
tray.
When making your first lead II is general
ly best to make the conventional lead, that
is from your strongest suit until you have
become more proficient in the game.
other opening woull be more beneficial.
Assist your partner all that you can, and.
especially, If you hold a weak hand, en-
deavor 10 play his game and keep the adver-
saries, when possible, from deriving any
benefit from your plays.
Continue leading your first suit and
change only when you have good reasons
for so doing, generally only one suit can
be established and brought in, with the as
sistance of your partner. When your long
suit is Arumps, you should usually lead
them, for If your hand Is otherwise weak,
your partner may have strong suit, and
you must never lose sight Of the fact that
you must play twenty-six cards to play
the game of whist and TO play them in such
a manner that the other twenty-six cards
can count for as few tricks as possible.
Do not ignore the value of low cards
In your suit. late in the hand they are
as valuable for tricks the honors
In the early part Of the game.
AS rule do not lead from ace, king and
eards for TO
has nothing in it of value, II would be
useless TO save them for re-entry cards.
Always be careful about unguarding
king or queen and blanking an ace.
Understand the reasons for all leads and
plays. as there is reason for every author
lied rule or convention, and then you Will
be better able to remember the different
points of the game
Do not play too rapidly; give yourself
time to think and reason, and keep awake
to all possibilities that may come up dur
ing the game.
Begin to draw inferences early in the
game, endeavoring TO place the cards Of
each suit. Keep your attention on the
game and watch the fall of each card never
looking at your hand until ready to play
to the trick.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22
POOLROOM CRUSADE.

A deadly blow has been struck at pool
room owners throughout the country by
the Western Union Telegraph Company is
suing an order to discontinue all race news
service to such places. The crusade against
the poolrooms started in New York when
the police department took steps to wipe
out the evil Many raids were made, but
the police were unable to stop operations.
1t was then that President Clowry, of the
Western Union, issued orders to discon-
tinue the wire service and the order ex-
tended to every city in the country where
poolrooms were in operation. Following the
action of the Western Union the telephone
companies in New York discontinued serv-
ice to poolroom operators. Then came the
wholesale raids of last Friday. when twen-
ty-two alleged poolrooms and poolroom ex-
changes were broken into by the police and
many arrests made. 1t is hard to conceive
just the extent Of business that is done in
one day in the poolrooms of the country.
When Mike Toomey conducted a poolroom
in Indianapolis the place was crowded
nearly every afternoon and at times 1t was
a hard matter to get near the betting win
dows. The class of betters in this city might
be classed as 'pikers," when compared
with the wealthy New Workers who have
frequented poolrooms in that city before
the crusade was begun. Men also bet heav-
lily on the Pacific coast and in such cities
as Louisville. Cincinnati and other inland
towns. The action Of the Western Union
means that race followers will be deprived
of chances to bet hundreds of thousands of
dollars every day throughout the country,
as they will have no poolrooms to frequent
where direct and reliable service can be OBJ
tanned. Handbook operators will spring up
like mushrooms and they will do thriving
business, but the men who make big bets
will not do big business with the hand
book men.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22
A ShOrt-Suit Opening.

The following is a deal played between
two clubs in which there was a gain of
two tricks for the team making the short
suit opening. Players favoring the short
suit game may find this deal of much in
terest. Hearts are trumps, seven turned;
North leads: North holds-Hearts. 10. 6. .:
diamonds. *, 6, 8, 2; spades, X, 9, s; clubs,
8, 6, 3. East hoids-Hearts, Q. ], 4, 8;
diamonds. j; spa les, A. Q. 10. 5. 2; clubs.
s, 5, f. South holds-Hearts 8, s; diamonds,
Q, z, 4, Z; spades. ], 6, A: clubs. J, 10. Z, 2.
West holds-Hearts. A, X, T. 2; diamonds.
A, TO- 9, s; spades, 7. 3; clubs. A. K, Q.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Whist has been formed by gradual de-
velopment.
1. The best suit to lead from is the one
which combines both the elements of length
and strength.
2. The first whist book ever published
by woman was issued in 1885,
3. Aces and kings are not the only cards
which make tricks; twos and threes may
become quite as valuable when the suit
is established.
4. Whist is wonderful discipline for the
mind.
draw inferences as to the position of the
remaining cards.
6. Whist was born and bred in England
z. The conclusion that the chances are
In favor OF a certain line of play, is, by
general reasoning confirmed by the ex-
perience of practical players.
s. Thirteenth card, when led by partner
and trumps are out, his intention must be
inferred by previous fall of the cards.
9. The standard of play is higher to-day
than ever before.
10. Force a strong trump hand OF the
adversary.
IL The merits of whist were first recog-
nized in America in about 1870
IL Do not trump doubtful card if
strong In trumps.
Is. Hoyle was the founder of whist.
IA Play practice games with good
15 Do not decide upon a play according
to what would be best to do at any one
time, but according to what would be best
to do If you had to do it, one hundred
times.
16. Do not always overtrump simply be-
cause you can.
II. Draw your inferences as you watch
the fall of the cards.
Is. Changing suits without sufficient rea-
son is often productive Of great loss.
10. Better for the game if the ordinary
player was less reckless in experimenting.
20. With four weak trumps, two worth
less side suits. lead the supporting card in
suit.
81. Be conventional when it suits your
hand.
p. Carefully note which, If either, of the
adversarieS call
whist
"A. If your partner refuses to trump. lead
nlm, II you can, a strengthening trump
%. 10 the pest you can-one can do no
more 7. i. J.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22
As far as the records o

AS far as the records of boxing in many
cities so there is no mention of any man
ever being disqualified for losing on what
might be called reverse foul, nor is it
likely that any referee ever had occasion
TO pass upon one. Yet the rules distinctly
provide for contingencies of this kind. A
reverse foul would be where man, who
was down on one knee, or, for that matter.
down in any position, reached out and
struck his adversary, who. of course. would
be standing up waiting for the count. This
kind of a blow is just as much a foul as
though the man who was up reached out
and hit the man who was down.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Some papers in the Western National
League cities claim that the New Yorks
are going beyond the accepted limit of ag-
gressive ball playing and are bordering
closely on the unsportsmanlike. 1t is
charged that the basemen stand too close
to the bags when an opposing batter makes
a long hit, compelling him to take few
extra steps in getting around to the plate.
If that is the only charge that can be
brought against the Giants. then the case
appears to be one altogether of sour grapes
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Too many prominent pennants is what is
the matter with Pittsburg just now. The
Pirates have been so successful during the
past three years that the critics and fans
expect them to play perfect ball every day.
They have been educated up to the belief
that every man on the team ought to bat
AMI field 1900 and If he fails, a roast is
handed out 10 him. regardless of his past
glory or future prospects. From Manager
Clarke down 10 the newest pitcher the
gamut OF roasts has been run time and
again since the season opened and the end
Is not yet. The result is. the players have
been up in the air, fearful of making a
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22
sold Timers" Cycle Run.

So much interest has been displayed in
the 'old timers run held in Boston on
May l that Captain Lon" Peck, who
handled the affair, which resulted in an
outpouring of 1900 riders of the wheel. has
prepared a plan for arranging such events.
which he will send to any bicycle club
which contemplates the holding of such a
run. The pamphlet is clear and concise
and thoroughly explains the manner of
promoting such affair. Copies can be
had upon application TO Captain Lon
Peck 223 Columbus avenue. Boston. Mass
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

grain of the Milwaukeeans TO have their
pet defeated and they attempted to mob the
referee after the battle. Neary is a short
distance fighter and it is not believed he
would have a great chance with Britt or
Young Corbett in "A twenty-round affair, as
has been mentioned
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Umpire Bausewine is not to be trified
with. He has demonstrated this fact this
season several times, his last bit of iron
hand authority being shown In the game at
Milwaukee Friday when he fined Burns SIS
and gave the game TO Milwaukee because
the Toledo man would not leave the field
when ordered TO do so
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22
California Cyclists in East.

Burton Downing and Carl Lemberg, of
San Jose, Cal, are now in the East for the
cycle racing season. Having disposed of
the best that the West could produce, this
pair of amateur cyclists are preparing for
a battle with the Eastern sprinters. They
will race at Vailsburg and other iacaI
tracks in the vicinity OF New York until
August, when they will go TO st. Louis
for the amateur championship To be de-
cided at the worlds fair.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

AS to the foul-strike rule hurting batting,
It is worth while to note that In the big
leagues the number of games in which one
or both sides have batted into double fig
ures exceeds those in which single figures
were reached by a wide margin.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

watching his man third all the time all
the way TO second base-had he been rlay-
ing In close-and catch the ball and put
II on the man trying to steal So fast was
as he could forward-that the man on
third Didn't dare to try TO score on the
play I think that Pfeffer was the best
second baseman the game ever saw. There
wasn't trick he couldn't turn-one has
never yet been invented that he didn't pull
off years ago
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Z. E. Smathers has arranged to start his
$4,000 trotter. Major Delmar. at the Buffalo
meeting against his wagon record of 2:0314.
made at Lexington last fail 1t will be the
champion geIding's first start of the sea-
son. The time is near at hand for news of
records being broken by the kings and
queens OF the harness world
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

At last Claude Berry has been corralled
by the Indianapolis club Watkins tried to
sign him a couple Of years ago, but he
slipped through the fingers of the willy
Watty. Ruschaupt secured him the other
day from the Chicago Americans.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22
Rutt and Mayer Defeat Erleganrd.

Reports from abroad show that Rutt and
Mayer. the Germans who are scheduled 10
visit America this season. going very
fast. On April "a. in the 1000 meters for
the grand prize at the Buffalo track. Rutt
scored a notable victory. with Mayer Sec
ond and Ellegaard third.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Time will change many things. Charles
Ruschaupt and President Ban Johnson oc-
cupied the same box at Milwaukee the 9TH
er day. You can bet that Ruschaupt had on
his mind the manner in which Johnson
double crossed him the last year this city
was in the American League.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Jack Sullivan, who recently obtained a
draw with Hugo Kelly in Indianapolis and
who has been after return match with
Philadelphia Jack O'Brien. with side bet
Of $500. Is after match with Jack Root or
Mike Schreck. Sullivan is able to cope with
the best of them.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

1t is said the Washington American
League Club is TO change hands again.
The Senators have been engaging in so
many fi-tations with victory and nearly al
ways landing in Defeatville 1t might be
q hard matter to obtain an angel for
the bunch.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Kid Mccoy 'and Bob F1tzsimmons may
come together in San Francisco before
many weeks They have practically agreed
upon terms and the title of light heavy
weight champion. which Fitzsimmons won
when he defeated George Gardner. will be
at stake when they meet. y San Francisco
club has made an offer for the battle and
the men may clash on July T.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Milligan has been turned adrift by the
New York Nationals as result of the re-
cent drubbing he got at Cincinnati. Nc
Graw wants no shirkers on his team and
II is claimed that Milligan did not try to
anchor while pitching against the Reds.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Edward Hanlon is charged with being the
richest baseball manager in the country,
his wealth being estimated at more than
100000. He acknowledges the latter with
pardonable satisfaction, but does not care
much about the empty honor or being the
wealthiest baseball manager. 1t must be
something terrible to be charged with hav-
ing so much wealth
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Cy Young, the famous pitcher is only
thirty-seven years OF age. He played anna
teur ball in Nebraska when a lad and be-
gan his professional career In 1890 with the
Canton c!sb OF the Tri-State League, fin
ishing the season with Cleveland. lie has
many a good game left in him and is one
OF the few for whom Barney Dreyfuss
would pay a handsome sum
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Jack Munroe has arrived at his training
quarters in San Francisco, and it is time
for his press agent to get TO work, as it is
only four weeks until the miner will face
Jeffries in the ring for the heavyweight
championshfp.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Glenalvin has been released by Bing-
hamton, ~. Y, manager because he Is
getting too old. Indianapolis fans thought
that several years ago when Me Lord
cavorted around second for short time.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Cy Young says his great success as a
pitcher is due TO the fact that he keeps
himself in good physical condition. Think
of the number of pitchers who do not think
of conditioning themselves before the sea-
son opens and of those who go through the
season in poor shape and ii is then no
wonder the managers become gray
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

The Eastern National League teams are
not proving the easy proposition for the
strong quartet OF Western clubs so conf
IDENTIFY expected. Every game has been hot
iy contested. with little advantage for tho
westerners. despite the fact that they are
at home. The strength of the East was
underestimated. or else the West is not as
strong as 1t was cracked up TO be.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Mrs James ]. Jeffries. the sole conqueror
Of the champion of the world, delights in
her husbands training and often accompa-
nies him his sprints over the hills. Bet
ter not teach her too much about fighting,
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

So Charley Neary has been defeated in
his own dear Milwaukee town. Benny
Yanger obtained a decision over him in FRI
day nights battle and it is a cinch that the
..Tipton Slasher'' had big margin or the
referee would not have returned the Chi
cago man the winner. IL went against the
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Fred Pfeffer used to be a star at the
game Of touching base runners. says Um-
pire O'Day. He had absolutely no superior.
Take the play when there is a man on
third and one on first. The latter starts to
steal. I have seen Pfeffer run backward,
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

II is said that Duffy, of the Philadelphias,
will dispose of the following before July, il
he can get the men he is after: Doyle,
Hulswitt, Tom Barry. Mitchell. Jack Barry,
Titus. Hall and Breckenridge-quite
clearing out.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

Little Johnny Fisher pitched foTty-hve
innings without giving a base on balls. he
IS rapidly ascending the ladder of fame
with Tate Cromley, the other college twirl-
er on the INDIANAPOLIS staff.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22
OF INTEREST
TO ALL CHECKER PLA YERS
Tie Journals Column DeUotd to Ncs Of the Game of Druughts
and Personal Notes of the Experts

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The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

a few days ago.
~,
White-Reynolds.
a) 16-z0 Is the usual move

OBJ Asked why he did not try s1-2s. Mr..
Heffner replied that IL would win against
every move but Go: this, however, would
not give White good ending.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22
Ben ID. cRosE. sporting Editor

St. Louis papers are demanding that
Grady catch every game and be made cap
tain in place OF Beckley. They also say
Barclay is a detriment TO the team.
The Indianapolis journal., 1904-05-22

blunder lest the critics devote column to
their shortcomings and the fans take up the