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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-02-16
CHECK UPON THE
C0vERING-UP SYSTEM

The action OF the national base ball COM
mission. providing rule to curtail the
practice Of drafting players into the major
leagues for the purpose OF turning them
over in the following season to friendly
managers in another minor league, will
meet the approval Of every one except the
few minor masnates who have profited by
1t. Formerly players were purchased from
one club and sold to another IN the same
class. or were covered up and given back
to the club from which they were bought.
The commission made rules putting hand
leap on that system; then the draft was
resorted to in order to get around the
spirit OF the national agreement. Under
the new rules another season will see less
Of these evils than ever before, and major
league clubs will be restricted to drafting
players for their own needs. The major
league club owners will not object. as
the practice Is more or less Of q bother
to them. and the minors will be benefited
decidedly.
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"STONEY" McGLYNN
HAS MADE GOOD

"Stoney McGlynn did not show us as
much speed or as wide curves as some
other members Of McCloskey's staff" said
Jack OCopnor. In discussing the fall series,
"but he proved to me that he possesses
pluck, judgment and control. the assets
that made a winner OF Mig Cuppy. The
Cardinal catcher did the thinking for all
the twirlers that worked against us, ex-
cept McGlynn. and Stoney was shaking his
head almost constantly. His frequent re-
versals of his catcher at the start of his
first game gave me the impression that he
was stuck on himself. He had never
pitched against US. and. therefore could
not have a line on our batsmen. my laddfe
buck said to myself. If l were doing
your catching you would pitch as told you
or shake that noodle on your shoulders
The batsmans position at the plate was
all that the ex-outlaw had to go by, and 1t
was enough. He went against us twice last
October. Powell beat him to /, the
Browns making six and the Cardinals four
hits. We played errorless ball, while our
opponents piled up four errors, Stoney con-
tributing one The second duel between
McGiynn and Powell resulted In q i-to-O
victory for the Cardinals, who were again
held to four hits by big Jack, the Browns
getting Ave on McGlynn. We would have
tied that game up and won 1t out to q GER
tanty but for dumb base running was
coaching at first and Wallace at third base,
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WANT TO GOVERN
THE SPRING CONTESTS

From Cincinnati comes the suggestion.
probably originated by Chairman Hermann
OF the national base ball commission. that
al ante-season contests between American
ana national League clubs be played under
the auspices Of the commission as is the
case with the series for the worlds cham
pionship each fall. Practically the only OBJ
lection that will be made to the suggestion
Is the financial one, that the games are ar
ranged as exhibition affairs only, for the
purpose of training trips. and that the re-
ceipts OF the club owners will be curtailed
considerably II the proceeds are shared with
the players and with the national commits
sion. as would be the case II the games
were played under the same conditions as
those governing the worlds series. Those
conditions provide for deducting 10 per
cent of the gross receipts for the commits
sion. and then giving the players 60 per
cent OF the remainder Of the receipts from
the first four games Of a series. In few
cases will there be as many as four games
objection. too. to Identifying spring exhibi-
ton games by putting them in the same
class with the inter-ieague series Of the
fall season. which would be the result If
the commission assumed charge. There
is big difference, also. between games
which are played between the two Phila-
delphia and the two st. Louis clubs in the
spring and those which are scheduled to
tween the Athletics and New York Ma
tionals. There Is need however. of some
method OF insuring to the public that inter-
league games. whenever and wherever
played. will be. properly conducted under
base ball law. and Of Furnishing any deed
or act Of player or manager in such games
which may injure the sport. Better than
anything else would be a law prohibiting
ante-season games between major league
clubs. and compelling all such series to be
played in the fall under control Of the COM
mission. Spring contests are nothing but
tests of early condition, and are hazardous
affairs at best. The rivalry between clubs
Is liable to tempt player to extend himself
farther than his condition or the weather
win permit. In the fall such games are
fair test of the relative strength OF two
teams which have finished pennant cam
paign and are supposed to be in condition
to play to their limits without injury Even
IL injuries result from the fall series they
will not handicap a club In Its pennant race
as would be the case II players are hurt
or overdo things in spring games just be-
fore the start of championship season
Some legislation along these lines will be
a wise move before there are serious results
from the scramble for early dollars
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THREE GREAT JOCKEYS
TO CLASH THIS YEAR

NEW YORK, February 18.-Like flares
curtain of night. Miller. Radtke and Garner
stand out above the jockeys that will per-
form on metropolitan tracks this season.
Racegoers may as well prepare themselves
TO see the majority of horses piloted this
season by a lot of wee, chubby, short
legged chuckle-headed apprentice boys and
stable lads incorporating as Jockeys. The
exodus OF older riders to Europe. the velvet
handed. nursing. crafty Shaw; the some
times brilliant Lyme. the desperate Tommy
Burns and all the rest. leaves only Miller
Radtke and Garner to fight for the riding
honors.
Marvellous Miller broke all records last
season for winning mounts. and Is sure to
be the idol of racegoers again. But Radtke
seldom failed to outride Miller when they
met In a finish last year, and now. sobered
by a long suspension and fired by q desire
to make good to his employer and to the
public for the temper and bad rides that
eliminated In his being disciplined. Radtke
Is sure to press Miller hard in the race for
popular favor.
His enforced rest has, his friends de-
clare. cured Radtke Of the sulkiness that
marred his riding In the east last year
and was the direct result of a swelled head
over his marvellous success In the west
and the fabulous price that the young
Cleveland millionaire paid to ]. D. Keene
for Radtke's contract.
When he wills Radtke Is very smooth
rider, sitting on his horse as IL he were
part OF the animal. responding to every
stride with rhythmic ease that Is seldom
acquired even by years of practice. And
in q desperate finish Radtke Is a demon. No
rider in recent years could touch him In
finish. unless II was Jack Martin when the
money was down. Radtke has not been idle
during his period of suspension, but has
kept himself in condition exercising horses
every morning lite any stable lad. He may
eide at New Orlt ans soon to put himself on
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Gently, Manager Riley Of the Casino Club
between Jimmy Walsh. the New England
boxer, and Frankie Neil. the California
featherweight. Riley will give these boys
5000. which they Will no doupt accept
as soon as they hear OF IT.
Matty Baldwin has received a good ofrer
to box Rouse OBrien, before club In
Thornton, L. /. He has accepted. The bout
is booked to take place February %. and
the distance is fifteen rounds. 1t looks like
a good match.
= Sporting men who know the fight game
seem to think Tommy West the bantam
weight from California. il the best boy In
the bantam class to come east in q number
of years West held the amateur champion.
ship for a long time. and since he turned
professional, has defeated all the boys he
has met in California.
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OLD ST. LOUIS BROWNS
WERE SIMPLY WONDERS

Charley Comiskey is mighty proud of the
victory of the Chicago White Stockings in
the worlds championship base ball series
last year, but the ''Old Roman disputes the
assertions Of latter-day enthusiasts that it
was his greatest triumph. The campaign Of
1885, twenty years ago, the veteran says,
was the greatest as well as the most ex-
citing Of his long career as player, man
ager and owner of ball clubs. Comiskey
was then the moving spirit In the st. Louis
Browns, and won the worlds championship
from the Chicago National League team.
1.-The St. Louis Browns title to the worlds
championship, earned in the 1885 series with
the Chicago National League team had
been disputed he says. land we met again
at the close Of the 1886 championship. Mr..
SpaIding stipulated that the winner should
take all the receipts, and would not play
under any other arrangement Chris Won
der Abe called him, and the winning play
ers were promised half of the revenue at
the games. There were two players who
had the courage to stand pat-RobinsOn and
Pfeffer. Each of the second basemen was
confident that his team would win but the
others agreed to split. So that. as a mat
ter of fact. the money proposition was the
of the two named, whether the Browns or
the White Stockings won. Arson and my
self, the first basemen. were the managers,
and our official position made 1t out Of the
days the Chicago club did not play Sunday
ball. and to get the Sabbath revenue in St.
Louis we played the Maroons for the cham
pionship, getting in couple of Sundays in
this way. This brought about unique con-
ditions 1t was possible for the Browns to
win or lose the championship of the world
and have 1t cheapened by being beaten by
the Maroons for the local honors. There
were a number of combinations that could
be figured out, but We shut of speculation
and sensation by winning both series. Never
before was there such a situation. Here Is
what my team did after the close of the
1886 pennant race: Beat the MarOons to 0
on October IA, 10 to 1 on October Is, to 2
on October 16, to 2 on October II, lost to
Chicago on October Is. beat Anson's team
u to o on October 10, lost to IL on Oc-
tober 90. won by to 5 on October 81, won
by 10 to 3 on October %, and became
worlds champions on October % by defeat
ing Chicago to 3, in ten innings. The
very next day we got the final decision over
the Maro0ns by to 81
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EASTERN CHURCH
LEAGUE ORGANIZED

A meeting of several Of the churches Of
East Washington was held last night at
the Ninth Street Christian Church, 9th and
D streets northeast, for the purpose Of
organizing base ball league among the
several churches to be known as the East
ern Sunday School Association.
1t was decided to have six clubs and play
three-Eame series. The schedule has not
yet been completed. but win be presented
at the next meeting 1t was decided to
adopt the rules which governed the Church
League last year, with one or two minor
changes. A club may carry an unlimited
number OF players and some changes may
be adopted in regard to the eligibility OF
players.
Representatives Of the churches which
VIII be In the league were present as fol-
lows: J. 81. Dove and n. Clements, First
Methodist Protestant: J. c. Carroll and H.
n. Clarvoe. Waugh Methodist Episcopal; F.
Carpenter and C. e. Hammond. Ninth
Street Christian: DIR. Seltzer and G. Rohr-
man. Keller Memorial; c. Richmond and
3. Richmond, Metropolitan Baptist, and J.
E. Cooke. Trinity.
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GOOD ADVICE FROM
SH0RTST0P TURNER

Cotton Top Turner of the Cleveland
Blues, one Of the best shortstops In the
business, has this modicum of advice to
offer young ball players.
Professional base ball today is conducted
on business principles, and the man who
makes good enters upon a most profitable
career, both from a financial and physical
standpoint.
In using the term makes good I do not
mean simply going out and playing sensa-
tional base ball. mean that he must take
the same care of himself that is required
of man who expects to be successful in
any other line of business.
Hundreds of young men have broken into
the game, scared to the very Hottest heights
and then dropped with a sudden thud into
oblivion. Drinking and the "swelled head
have been the cause in nearly every such
case.
The young man who thinks It necessary
to become good fellow" just because he
Shun drink and the company of those who
are anxious to curry favor and your
chances Of getting to the top and remain
ing there are of the best.
with an abnormally developed opinion of
his own value is either going to get out
In the cold sooner or later or hurrfedly
change his mind about such matters.
heads, 1t may be q great help to you.
l would advise all ball players who wish
to keep in trim to avoid indoor base ball.
Playing on a hard floor is bad for the legs.
The sudden stopping and starting plays
havoc with the muscles. know Of num-
Der of good ball players who suffer from
charley horse and had legs during the play
ing season. These men play indoor base
ball during the winter months.
think bowling is hard On a ball play
er's arm. Bowling balls are so heavy that
using them binds up the muscles Of the
arm. I believe a game like duck pins. in
which a light ball is used. is beneficial.
Billiards is good for the eye. Infielders
who find judging Founders troublesome
will find billiards great game to develop
a good eye" The game requires accuracy
and good judgment. I play a great deal OF
billiards during the winter months.
Don't keep down to your playing weight
during the off season. Have some weight
to work of when you commence your spring
training. The muscles of your body are
certain to suffer If you keep on edge all the
time.
Don't aspire to become a professional ball
player unless you are ready and anxious
to keep right on learning as long as you
play the game. Nobody ever knew every
thing about base ball.
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with man on second, and Powell. who
was at bat. had two strikes and three balls
As there were two outeboth Wallace and
signaled the runner to go on the next ball.
Powell met It and reached first on an in
field error. The runner, who failed to
start with the pitch, was late In getting In
motion and was caught at the plate When
called him he muttered that he never had
an idea that Powell wouio hit the ball.
WHAT I said IN reply IS another story.
Both Of McGlynn's games were fought
to finish, and must give him credit for
going the route without faltering. More
than that, he pitched heady ball through
out and refused to blow when errors were
made behind him. I think we'll beat him In
the spring series, but at that would rather
see him put 1t on Us than any other Car
dinal pitcher IL we have to take q beating
from any Of them"
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WHIsK BR0OM'S POOR RIDE
Lee Crest Carried the Better Jockey
and Won by q Length.
RADrKE AFTER WALTER MILLER
Newbold in Pinehurst Golf Finals
Quakers May Play Foot Ball
With Yale.

NEW ORLEANS, February 16-Whisk
Broom has been regarded as the best two
year-old flly in the south, but she was
beaten in the first race yesterday at the
City Park track. Her defeat. was due In
great part to her rider, Broadwee. He Is
q stable lad. who was unable to do his
mount full Justice. Lee Crest beat her
home by a length.
The sign posts of the betting ring pointed
to Whisk Broom's defeat. The presence
of Broadwee, a boy that rides at exercise
In the morning trials, but who Is rarely
asked to ride in a race. caused the plungers
to fight shy of her. and she received weak
support. The tip was Lee Crest. and he
was backed from 10 to 1 down to to 1.
The good thing materialized, thanks to
Jockey Hennessy. He got Lee Crest of
flying at the start and managed to keep
him In front to the end. Passing the win
ming post he was a length ahead of Whisk
Broom The latter had plenty of speed.
but Broadwee was unable to handle her to
The Summaries.
First race. selling; two-year-olds three and one
1. won: Wbisk Broom, lo7 (Broadweel, even Sec
ond; Lattice. LOG u.owe); s to l, third Time
Bucket Brigade. Black Hawk, Bitter Man. Truce
and Prosperous also ran.
and one-eighth miles. L. Macfarlan, 104 tSe-
DER. to 2. won; Lemon Girl, 1O2 Qowe). to s.
second: Sanction. 1O5 &C.. Morris). to 1, third.
Time 1853 3-5 Layson, Caronal. Brait. Henry o..
Stockwood Celebration, Rabunta, Tancreda and
Strong Row also ran.
Third race three-y -olds and upward; one mile
Bitter Miss SO tBac), to 1, won: Ohiyesa.
1O1 (I.owel. Is to 8, second: DIR. SpruiL. 116
(Seder,. 6 to /. third. Time, lao %. Goldmate
and Joe Levy also
Fourth race. selling four year-olds and upward;
Ave and one-half furlongs-Rusk, los (Vandusenl,
4 to 5, won; Come-on Sam. log (Bilac), 20 to l.
second; King Pepper ,108 (MitchelD. 90 to l,
third Time, 1. 06 3-5. Cutler, FOxmead. Butfnski
Miss Leeds, Pity. Auditor, Bertha E., Hustled and
J. Ed. Grillo also
Fifth rice, selling; four-year-olds and upward;
one and one-elghth miles-Oberon, 80 Farrow), 70
to l. won; st. Noel. lbs GaugeD, 80 to 1. Sec
ond; Reticent. III (Huestis,, II to 1. third Time
1.54 35. King Ellsworth, Ancestor. Goldway
Lady Ellison. Orly ii. Discernment. Gladiator.
Donna. Light Note, Merry Belle and Judge Tray
nor also
Sixth race. selling: three yearolds five and one
half furiongs-Capt. Taylor. 102 (Walker). II to 3,
won Little George, 30 (Goldstefn), to L, second
Halbard, 30 a. Hennessey), II to 1, third. Time.
LOT 2-5. Royal Bond Ellsmere, Dorothy NJ, Jen-
nile Wade. Lamia. Moccasin. Charles s. Lee. Balti:
more Belle. Belsay, Limited, High Jumper and
Prince Hanover also ran. -,
Z Seventh race. selling; three-yearolds one mile
vesme. % U4owel. to 2. won; Fire Alarm. W
to 1. third. Time, 1.41 rs. Agra. Lucy Marie.
Mssker, Miss Jewell. Sink Spring and Arno also
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PARROT SAVES CANARY.
Bird Fought Savage Cat and Lost It's
Eyes.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-. February 16-The Don.
a parrot belonging to Mrs. Carrie Cameron
of No. 3O15 Morgan street. Is blind. He lost
his sight in defense Of Tony, canary that
has been his friend and companion for more
than q year, when Tony's cage was attack
ed by q neighborhood cat. At first the Don
seemed to resent Tony's presence In the
Cameron household: Tony demanded much
of his mistress attention and the Don was
frankly jealous. He sulked several days.
but then they came to be quite good friends.
Mrs Cameron was In rear room on the
second door Wednesday when she was
startled by q sudden succession Of harsh
notes from the Don. She looked out OF
window toward the birds. On the cement
walk back OF the house q cat was crouched,
watching Tony.
Mrs Cameron's cry was too late. The
cats spring was well aimed, and its 1.-THE
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st. Peters Organize.

The st. Peters base ball team Of the Mar
quette League has organized for the sea-
son OF 1907. Manager Langley, besides
having all Of last years team to pick
from, has many Of last years Church
League stars, and stated recently that he
had his eye on more. He would be glad
who are anxious to join strong team for
the coming season. and from managers of
teams In the District as to games.
The st. Peters team will consist Of the
following players: Rex Frye, Raymond
M0fitt, Emmett Reichard. Milburn Zirkle.
Edward Madden, George, Ernie and Jim
Collifower, Scott Lampier. Leo Sullivan,
Warren Hurdle, A. De Sales Langley, Ed.
Warner, Loefffer and Lonrbardy.
Address challenges. etc, to A. De Sales
Langley, manager, q I'd street northeast.
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NATIONAL GUARD :,
OUTPLAYED BEKMONTS

At New York yesterday the National
Guard Of this city came out victorious>in a
game with the Belmonts in the latter's
gymnasium; score, q to II. Things looked
very bad for the soldiers at the expiration
OF the first half. they being three points
to the bad, the score standing at that time
Is to 10. In the second half the guards
came back strong with two fresh men in
the lineup. This change seemed to put
new life into them, as they played in q
whirlwind fashion. winding up the contest
In q sensational manner.
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LIGHT INFANTRY
NOSED OUT ORDWAYS

In the professional basket ball league last
night the Washington Light Infantry quint
won from the Ordways in what proved to
be one Of the most hotly contested games
of the season, the score being 291x to 20.
Barker, for the Infantry team, put up
splendid game, his goal-throwing being re-
markably accurate Regis was the feature
player for the losing aggregation.
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BUSINESS HIGH
BEAT EASTERNS

Business High School basket ball team.
by playing a mastery game, easily defeated
the Eastern High boys, the score being "a
to Z. Although it was Business game
throughout, 1t was nevertheless an interest
ing one. The work of keenan, and Powell
for the winners was Of the high-class or
der, while Martin and Dodd played good
ball for the losers
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YANKEES TOO MUCH
FOR EASTERN RESERVES

Between the halves Of the Business-East-
ern game yesterday the Yankees of the Y.
NJ c. A. and the Eastern Reserves lined
up for battle, the former quint winning by
the score of q to r. The winners played
a superior game in every department. Hill
dreth and Wetzel played excellent ball for
the Yanks.
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CHICAGO February 16.-Ed Walsh the
Chicago American League pitcher. whose
phenomenal control Of the "spit bali' en-
abled the White Sox to clinch the league
pennant and the worlds championship. has
not signed contract for the coming season
and is holding out for big increase in
salary.
President Comiskey said last night that
while correspondence with the big pitcher
had been more or less unsatisfactory,
everything would be adjusted when Walsh
comes to Chicago from his Pennsylvania
home.