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The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
BASEBALL NOTES

Bender. the Athletics pitcher, waits 10
pick up a few pounds Of flesh.
The Brooklyn club IS willing 70 give
$500 for an experienced left fielder
Henry Mathewson. Christy's brother. is
20 pitch tor the Sharon (Ps.) team this
year.
The Lancaster club OF the Tri- State
League has purchased Fred Raymer from
Newark
Every umpire who is TO oficiate in the
Southern League this year halls from
Rochester. y. y.
Kid Gleason viii devote his time on
the Philiies' Southern trip to developing
the young talent on the team.
The Boston Nationals have sold Catcher
Sam Brown TO the Toronto Eastern
League champions for $3.50.
The Nationals are due at Galveston
Saturday. and Cantillon plans to have
light practice that afternoon.
Glen Liebhardt, the Cleveland pitcher.
has just recovered from a severe opera
ton and is on his way to join the Maps
Charles Somers, of the Cleveland club.
said that q first baseman for the team
would not be fully decided upon until
after the Southern practice
Billy Murray viii try out his catchers.
He wants one who can shove the pellet
when II is needed and incidentally break
up game now and then.
Eighty-seven candidates reported for in
door baseball work at the University of
Virginia when the first call was sent out.
The Charlottesville nine gives great
promise.
Pat Donovan says that Lumley hasn't
signed yet, but ne thinks he Will come
along all right Pat is a little bit wor-
ried about his Brooklyn outfield, which
doesn't look any too strong
Timothy Hurst is to be one Of the
American League umpires this year.
Asked about the new rule in regard to the
pitcher soiling the ball. Tim said: II
suppose that they thought the umpire
didn't have enough TO do without watch
ing the pitcher all the time"
Indignant because Harris. a pitcher Of
the Boston American League Club. was
not secured in a trade. T. F. Bryce. the
owner of the Columbus club, Cancelled the
exhibition dates in Columbus OF the Pos-
ton American League Club this spring.
There is a probability that the disagree
ment Will be patched up.
Al Lawson, president of the Union
League, left here yesterday afternoon,
announcing that all arrangements FOR
placing an outlaw club in Washington had
been completed. Since the exclusive an
nouncement in The Washington Herald
last Monday OF the proposed invasion, the
franchise has been granted, the grounds
leased, and permits granted. Lawson will
return the latter part of the week.
AT a meeting OF the delegates of the
eight clubs OF the New England Baseball
League, at the Copley Square Hotel, Bos-
ton, Thursday. Frank j. Leonard, of
Lynn. Presented the schedule for the COM
ing season, which was unanimously
adopted. The season will open May l and
close September 19- Justice William. H.
Moody, of the United States Supreme
Court, one Of the founders OF the New
England League and former president Of
the Haverhill club, and ]. L. Rolley.
former president of the Lawrence club.
were elected honorary members for life.
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FIX FOOTBALL DATES
Six Games Arranged for the
Georgetown Team.
VIRGINIA ON NOVEMBER IA
and Lee, in Place of
George Washington, Has Beeu
Awarded Thanksgiving Day-Sea-
son VIII Open October 3, when
GaIIaudet VIII BE the Opponent.

Georgetown's football schedule for 1905
was announced yesterday by Manager a.
v Lynch. and up TO date contains six
games. five to be played at Georgetown
and one at Raleigh. y. c Two more
games VIII probably be added before the
end OF the present school year.
. Gailaudet VIII open the season Octo-
Der 3. followed one week later by tho
Baltimore Medical College. The only
trip is to Raleigh for ? game with the
Agricultural and Mechanical College Of
that State. North Carolina viii be the
first big attraction. playing on George
town Field October q. Virginia plays her
annual game in this city on November IL
This arrangement leaves two SATURDAYS
open between the North Carolina game
and the Virginia match At least one
more game VIII be arranged. so that the
men may be able to have two weeks OF
practice before the crucial struggle with
Virginia
The Thanksgiving Day date has been
awarded TO Washington and Lee. one
Of the strongest teams in the South.
Washington and Lee played on George
town Field in 1906. losing BY a small score.
Question of Coach.
The question Of a coach for next season
has not yet been settled. Bunny Lar
kin is first choice, but it is understood
that the former Georgetown star is desir-
Gus Of delaying a month yr so longer on
account Of a certain business proposition
which must be settled before the question
OF coaching can be decided
OF last years c. men. there are ten
who VIII be eligible for next seasons
eleven. and upon their return are based
the hopes Of a fast teaE- These men are
Glennon and Alger. guards. Munhan and
Todd. tackles, Capt Miller and Devine
ends, Stuart and Cohen. quarter backs,
and McNulty and Thompson. backs.
The schedule follows.
October 3-Gallaudet. ar Georsetnrn FYeld
October lo-Balt'mcre Medics. at Ge0Trrtoun FfsII
October I-Carolina A. as-a ". az Raleigh. y G.
Octchcr 2l-NCrth Carolina az Georgetcru FieId
November lf-Ni-g az Georgetown Field
Faanksgiyirg-N Washington and Lee. a. Gco-getoEn
Field
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SOX OFF FOR CALIFORNIA.
COmiskey Predicts Chicago VIII
Win Worlds Championship.

Chicago. Feb. 81 am taking the
next worlds championship team on
trip to California tonight That's the
way this trip looks TO me"
This was the prediction Of the "Old
Roman" Charles Comiskey, just before
starting West with the coming season s
White SoX bail players
Comiskey, twenty-four ball players,
some wives, and a bunch Of good friends.
started al 9 o'clock tonight for Cali
fornia- There was all the noise and en-
thusiasm one could expect ss the White
SoX special pulled out Of the station.
The White Sex. as they VIII line up
this year. look like the best team ever
had" declared Coniskey. "It may be a
little early TO make such a statement, but
that is the way they size Up.
"The veteran material I know with
the new men. on their records. ought 70
develop some hrst-class ball players, good
enough for any company.
IF We have no hard luck during the
season i think we VIII land the American
League pennaat. and then the world 5
championship. I have always maintained
that winning the American League cham
pionship is the big Job
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
BASEBALL BASKETBALL RAGING BOXING ATHLETICS AND BOWLING

any account won't be known until they
are tried out. Tie Reds viii train at St
Augustine
Boston.
Boston. Feb. 29-The Beaneaters are
modestIy claiming place in the first
division this year.
The team looks good TO Boston fans. II
there were only a high-class catcher on
the team 10 help Bowerman out. the fans
would predict place up among the lead
ers FOR the Doves. However, the backstop
department IS fearfulIy weak, and that
handicap & one which VIII probably
bother the team all the season. How sue
cessful Manager Joe Kelley win be is a
question: He made good IN the minor
league. after failing at Cincinnati. He
cannot do worse than Tenney, at any
rate His trade with New York is re-
garded as highly satisfactory for the
local team, which got five players for
three, and one of those three had 10 60
being a deposed manager. Quite hit Of
batting strength is discernible on the
Boston club nova thing which always
was lacking in past seasons. Beaumont.
Bates. MCGann. Brain Browne. and kel-
ley are all good hitters. Dahlen and
Ritehey are figured as a heaVA pair
around second. although II is realized
that DaElen won't be available as a short
stop many more years. The Beaneaters
VIII train at Augusta. Ga.
Brooklyn.
Brooklyn. Feb. 29.-The Brooklyn bali
team was very popular here last season.
Finishing in fifth place was highly salts
factory 10 the fans But now that they
have their enthusiasm up they want 10
move into the first division. which looks
20 be a mite above the Superbas' speed
There has been grave fear here all winter
over the question Of whether Lumley' s
broken leg would prevent him from play
ing again. But il seems the accident sus-
tanned during the last week Of last season
will not put him out Of the running. and
the great hitter viii be-On hand for more
home runs.
There has been an important change
made on the infeld. Casey being released
20 Montreal 20 manage that club. and
Sheehan, OF Pittsburg. secured TO I'LL the
gap at third base. Otherwise the team
VIII appear the same as last season. The
Superbas VIII train at Jacksonville, Fla
1t. Louis.
s.. Louis. Feb. 29.-AIanager NcCloskey
of the Cardinals switched his team around
enough at the close OF last season and
purchased and drafted enough new play
ers to get the Cardinals out OF last place
this season. but whether the uplift VIII
take place no one seems 10 know.
Il looks Ike race between the Cardi-
mails and Cincinnati for the cellar cham
pionship, bat the local National League
team may prove surprise and take q
place farther uD the percentage table
than any Of the fans are looking FOR. The
team VIII train az Houston. Tex
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PLAYERS WANT MORE MONEY.
Tri-State Managers Having Trouble
signing Men.

clEnAnH men,
Altoona. Feb. 29-The perplexities Of
the old outlaw days were trivial incidents
compared with the troubles that now be-
set the managers Of Tri-State League
clubs in the adjustment OF salaries to
conform to the reduced salary limit
adopted by the league.
The managers are having considerable
trouble in signing the players. owing 10
the general reduction in salaries.
Some of the managers have transferred
their difficulties 10 President Charles f.
Carpenter, who Is unable 10 do more than
10 advise them 20 sit tight and wait for
the players 10 come TO their senses.
The league salary limit forbids that
any player shall receive in excess Of $500
a month. yet dozens Of players demand
that their contracts specify a larger fig
ure- Scores of contracts have been re-
turned unsigned. and the threat is held
out that unless the league makes eonces-
sions 10 the talent they will }3in the
Union outlaw league or get out Of the
game.
OF course, much OF this talk is pure
bluff, but just the same II Is worrying
the managers.
Hartley, Houser. Ward. Frambes. and
Starnagle are among the Altoona hold
outs. Manager Farrell believes. however.
that they will come TO realize the situa-
ton and sign
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Brown Needs Ball Players.

places of seven men to be filled on the
Brown University baseball team this
spring there is some hard work cut out
for the coach before the season begins
and realizing this he has set his full
squad of candidates at practice in the
cage The only definite positions now
known will be the battery-Nourse and
Raymond-and Burlon at third, but
four men are available from last years
freshman team. and this will help
greatly in filing out the nine, as there
are several classy players among the
new men.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
LOUISVILLE BUYS PERRINE
Cantillon Sells Former Local In
fielder to Minor League Club
All American League Managers
Waive Claim on Player, Who VIII
Complete the Louisville Infield.

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Louisville, Feb. 29.-Perrine. who played
BAH a part OF last year with the Wash
ington American League team. and who
ended the season with the Minneapolis
crew, is now the property of the Louis
vile ball club.
Tom Chiyington. vice president OF the
local club, made the statement yesterday
that he had been notified by telegraph
that J. Grover Perrine had been released
by the Washington club, and that the
local officials were at liberty to dieker
with Perrine for his services TO play ball
during the coming season.
The management of the Washington
club had agreed 70 release Perrine 10 the
local club. but could not carry out their
promise until the other clubs in the major
leagues waived claim on the player. The
waivers were secured after hard pull.
and the Louisville team. II is believed.
viii be strengthened materially by the ac-
QUESTION OF Perrine, who win come here
after considerable experience with the
major league clubs
Upon the receipt OF the message from
Manager jog Cantillon that all of the big
leaguers had waived claim on Perrine.
Vice President Chivington at once mailed
a contract TO Mig" whose home is in
Kansas City. The terms Of the local Of
fcials are liberal. and. no doubt will
prove satisfactory 10 the new man. and
the chances are that he will not delay in
affixiRg his name 10 a Louisville agree
ment.
With the deal closed for the services OF
PeTrine. the ColOnels' inheld is complete,
and win be as follows: Sullivan, first
base: PeTrine. second base; QuiHlan,
shortstop, and Jimmy Burke, third base
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Otex Coo to Rochester-
] % The Washington Herald.

Lynchburg. Va. Feb 29-"Big Bill"
Otey the star southpaw Of the Norfolk
Club last season. who was sold 10 Pitts
burg, has in turn been sold 10 the
Rochester Club. OF the Eastern League
By Dreyfusss Otey had several chances
in the big league and showed up fairly
we'll, but year or so in fast minor or
ganization is expected TO trim him I'D for
service in the major league.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01

Philadelphia, Feb. 29-Sol Metzger. the
former University Of Pennsylvania foot
ball captain. has gone into the fruit rais-
ing business in Washington. and IS now
out in that State. He will be back in
Philadelphia next fall, however, as he is
field coach of the Quaker eleven,
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
GRANT WINS TENNIS SINGLES.
Becomes Indoor National Champion
for the Fourth Time,

New York. Feb. 29.-Wylie c. Grant to-
day. for the fourth tine. won the indoor
national championship in lawn tennis sin
giles. In the final round of the match in
the Seventh Regiment ArmOry to-day he
defeated Gustave z. Touchard g.. 6-S
6-3, 81 Grant won the title in 1858, 1894,
1906, and 1908. and has the record Of hav-
ing either been winner or runner I'd in
every indoor tournament for the past
seven years
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Ban Johnson 10 shift officer.

New York. Feb. 29.-In local baseball
circles It is believed that President John
son. of the American League. intends TO
move his headquarters TO New York The
same opinion was entertained on numer-
Gus occasions before, but II gained
strength when the news came that here
after all regular meetings of the league
would be held In New York. No other
reason for holding the sessions in the
East could be given.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
Two Cannes schedn1ed

There will be two games of basketball
at the Center Market gymnasium We'd
nesday night. The first will be between
Company q and the Shamrocks. and the
second between Second Regiment and the
West Branch Y. NJ. c. A, OF Baltimore.
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baseball Grounds Are Scarce.

W. L. M.-See How to Organize a
Baseball League" Group /, No. 2sl.
Spaldings Athletic Library.
Sixth and d streets northeast. Seven
teenth and U streets northwest, Aonu-
ment Lot.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
PLA YERS AND CLUBS THAT WILL
BATTLE FOR, BASEBALL FLAGS


clubs
have
the
Unb from the blowing
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Cincinnati.

Cincinnati. Feb. 29.-The fans in Redland
are waiting to see what John Camel VIII
do as manager Of the local National
League team.
The impression prevails here that the
Reds viii make a better showing under a
playing manager than they did during he
reign Of Ned Hanlon- Camel is regaT led
as a good. hard worker. one who knows
the game thoroughly and will give mis-
best efforts TO the developing OF the team
The pennant chances are not even aiven
a thought. Everybody knows the Reds
haven't a ghost of a chance. How 10
get into the first division is the only thing
that is worrying Cincinnati bali cranks. A
winner is not demanded. but something
better than a mere trailer, which this city
has had for so long. IS desired. The most
pride the Cincinnati people take in the
actual pennant race is pulling for Muir
phys Cubs. the president Of the cham
p;ons being Cincinnati resident for
many years. Aside from drafting and
purchasing several new players. nothing
has been done to brace up the Reds.
Whether the young blood viii prove OF
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
OFF FOR DIXIELAND
American League Teams De-
part for Training Camps.
NATIONALS AT GALVESTON

While Most of the Clubs VIII Play
Exhibition Games In the South
Few VIII Hurry Back Home for
Ante-seasOn Contests with Their
City RivaIs-List of Games.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
CUBS ARE FAVORITES
Worlds Champions Are Con-
ceded Third Pennant.
OPPONENTS NOT STRONGER
PIttsburg Pirates VIII Concentrate
Their Efforts in BcatinE Out the
New York Giants for Second Place
In the National LeaEue-Many Fear
Lack OF Harmony Will Hurt Giants.

Chicago. Feb. 29.-An analysis Of the
Chicago Cubs fails to disclose a single
weak spot. It's more than can be said
Of any other team in the National League.
And at that how many little things
could happen % knock the Cubs out
Of a third consecutive championship. II
seems almost the rule that team can't
have more than two straight seasons of
decent luck.
With al the teams In the league having
the same luck. the Cubs look the best in
the outfit With the Cubs getting it in
the neck from accidents, illness. sus-
pensions, or one thing and another, they
might be so weakened as to lose. But.
given an equal chance. their own op-
ponents frankly admit that the Cubs are
the strongest ball team, and may be
counted on 10 duplicate their easy Vie
tory Of a year ago.
Put King and Evers on the bench az
the same time and the team is in bad.
If Chances injured foot behaves meanly
and Sheckard sprains an ankle they're
up against it again.
The champions are in no great hurry 70
get away 10 begin their spring training.
their start having been set for next
Wednesday. They 90 10 West Baden first
and take the water for a week before
journeying on TO vieksbrrg. Miss, to
begin the real BAH playing.
The trip the champions will take is a
conventional haul over oft-beaten paths.
but Manager Chance says IL viii accom-
plish the purpose Of putting the team in
shape. The Cubs have found so much
benefit in their yearly tour to West Ba-
den that IL has become a part Of their
annual plans. and now other teams have
begun going there
The Cubs are the easiest team in the
business 10 train. They look in the pink
OF perfection in their first game Just
the minute they all acquire a sore arm
and work the kinks out Of il they're
ready for any kind of a proposition. Thl
champs could wait until April l befor
going South, and there would be no
danger at all of them not being in the
best Of shape when the bell rings. Il
seems impossible 10 ever catch them OF
form.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
Philadelphia.

Philadelphia, Feb. 29.-The Philadelphia
club is being touted for high place in
the National League standing this season.
However. that doesn't mean they have a
chance to cop the first prize, as nobody
here thinks they can do that
Few believe Frank Chances combina-
ton can be broken up before at least an
other year. Philadelphians concede him
his third pennant and think after that
there will be a chance for somebody else
The local National League team is practi-
caIly the same as last year. In 1907 the
Cubs won six more games from the
Phillies than the Phillies did from the
Cubs, which is enough to convince rea-
sonable fans that there must be quite
a difference IN the two teams.
The local baseball people see no change
in conditions which would justify hOI es
for the Murray team to beat out the Cubs
Savannah. Ca. will be the training camp
of the PhillieS, some OF the players being
there now.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-01
New York.

New York, Feb. 29.-CIarl5e Griffith has
inaugurated a longer training stunt than
usual Heretofore he has had a team
report in bunch at Atlanta. This time.
however, he and several Of his veterans
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PittsburE.

PlttSburg. Feb. D-Pittsburg chief
concern over the coming National League
race is in the chance of the Pirates 10
beat out the Giants for second place.
Most OF the local fans freely concede the
pennant 10 the Chicago Cubs again. They
outclassed the league so far last son
few have mustered up much hope for &
pennant-winning team here However. the
local team isn't without a look-ln by any
means. II the Cubs should Unexpectedly
fall down. the Pirates are rated as good
as the next 20 take ChicagO's place in
front 1t isn't known just what Manager
Clarke viii do about the lineup OF his
team. Not all Of the positions are set
tied.
Nealon is slated for release, and the
first base position seems TO be an uncer-
tainty, with Swacina the leading can
didate. A large number Of new PLAYERS
have been signed. and It is hoped that
among the number can be found "a salts
factory first sacker. The Pirates viii
train, as usual. at Hot Springs.
Sevv York.
New York. Feb 29-Many of the Giants
are already IN training at Marlin Springs
Tex. for the coming championship race
in the National League. The club looks
like an uncertain proposition TO New
York fans. II is claimed for the Giants
that they have plenty Of strength if it is
utilized all the time. but the keynote of
harmony, it is feared. viii be lacking
Manager McGraw VIII be about at the
end Of his rope if he fails to turn out
winner this year. Broadway doesn't rec
ognize anything but a headliner. and It is
n 1-tO-5 shot that If 'AIuggsy" fails 10
deliver this season he VIII get the hook
before another season rolls around Es-
pecialiy is that so II the HighlaEders
happen to have a good year on the hill
top. New York fans won't stand for a
loser. and If the Chicago team triumphs
again. which now looks like a certainty,
the fur Will fly among the Giants.
There is quite bit Of doubt as to the
wisdom of the trade McGraw made with
Boston. but the fans are glad that Donlin
viii be back in a New York uniform, and
that he will be captain of the team They
think he can get the pepper out Of the
players better than the manager.
Philadelphia
PbiiadetDbia Feb 9Q-The Dbi1aSalrbis
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Philadelphia.

Philadelphia. Feb. 29.-Manager Mack.
of the Athletics, has several untried
youngsters from college. high school. and
semi-p professional teams with him. There
viii be about thirty men in his squad
Games viii be played three times a week
with the New Orleans team. the Athletics
leaving that city on March ID The re-
mainder Of the schedule is as follows:
March l6-Alobile
March II and ls-Bir7ringham.
March n and 22-Memphis.
March 23-Nashville.
March q and 25-Louisrille
March Is and 27-Indanapolis.
March 3 and 29-Coumbus
March Sl-IaDclster Pa
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-05-24
What . hatpin Revealed.

4 certain large millinery esta biish' nent makes speciality of womens trimmed hats at 5 and $1O. Ii is cut ting largely into the trade of the small or high priced dealers. A short time ago a woman of fashion went into the esta blishment mentioned and tried on several hats. but found none to suit her Before going out she missed Il valua ble hatpin. A careful search failed to bring it to light. and its dis appearance remained a mystery. A few days later the customer, still look ing for 6 suita ble hat. visited one of the expensive millinery shops in the city. Among the hats shown to her, none of which was priced lower than $35 was one that closely resembled
 ne of the hats she had tried on in the
 ,n dollar store. She took 1t up to ex
 mine it more closely. AS she felt
 le trimming she noticed that the end
 hatpin was concealed beneath d
 anch of artificial flowers. Drawing it out she discovered it to be her missing hatpin.-New York Tribune.