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The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
RESERVES BEAT TROOP G.
In Fast Basketball Game by Score
50 TO IL.

80 to IL.
The Reserve basketball team Of the
Y N. c \ easily defeated the i've rep
reseuting Troop c. Of Fort Meyer. last
night in the National Guard gymnasium.
winning by a score Of 35 TO l.
The y. II 9 A team had things their
own way during the entire game. and
never was the outcome in doubt. Their
team work and passing was easily the
feature Of the contest. The individual
feature was the tossing Of goals from
the floor by Wheeler, who put the ball
into the basket four times.
Line-vu and summary
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
BUSY WITH CLASS B.
New Basketball League Likely to
BE Launched

Mr.. Thacher. OF a G. Spalding & Bro,
Is busy these DAYS trying 10 secure
enough teams TO form a class b bas-
ket-ban league. governed. Of course, by
A. A l. restrictions.
Manager Ashton. Of center rush fame
made application Yesterday il behalf OF
the Holy Name team. and it is expected
now tEat Gallaudet viii enter. Two teams
from the Y N c. A. have already sent
IN applications.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12

Frank Smith. the White Sex pitcher. Is
out with his annual challenge 20 fight
Jack Johnson is his target this time. Ha
asks only for q guarantee Of SI0o00
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12

Goals fTozs Acoz-AineT t3. Z. Duncan f5i.
Wheeler a.. " Du-can 2. Hoppe Yak. Miles
81. GoucheT o. Herbert. Kane Free tosses-9liHs-.
Allen kefe-e@-&-. B0zzTGrisS Tine Of hslFes-
? Eiszss4
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12
LEAGUE SPLITS Up
Virginia Baseball Clubs Fail
to Elect President.
WRANGLE AT LYNCHBURG

Roanoke, and DaHviIIe
Representatives Cult Annual ses-
sion In a Huf-DeadIock Follows
Attempt TO Name Head-AOzuls
Wrangle Four Hours and Two
Ballots Are Cast.
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12

Goals from foo--Shed5 ,5.. walsh g. Nap.s q.
WeisbackeT p. MeistE e. Hzreoate 81. Neus a.,
Stacker p. Purcell q. Free t0sses-W -WeisbacaeT
a.. Referee-Mr. Haas TinT-yir PrscC,Tois-
So5rgr-Dsn Rife Tine o. halres-So minutes oach-
Play-of tooz minutes
The Washington herald., 1909-01-12

Joe Tinker IS the latest 10 90 on ths
stage He has been booked 10 April n
Joe Tinker In a Home Run Joe vas
al one time the coach OF the varsity crew
in Brown OF Harvard
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12

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The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12
pop FOSTER IS
SOLO To READING
BY LANCASTER
Bert Conn Purchased from
YOUNGSTOWN by Baltimore.
Weigand Gets New Job.

Although only two deals were made
at the meeting of the Tri-Stafe Leagua
al Harrisburg yesterday. both are 80
important that they will materially
change the leadership of several teams.
Pop Foster, the former manager anu
outhelder of the Lancaster Club, Was
sold outright TO Reading. Foster
jumped Newark to join Lancaster.
Reading intends to place Foster in
charge of the club, Owner Weitzel an
n%ouncing last night that he will be in
structed to select his squad at oncs.
At Lancaster, Foster is succeeded ny
Marty Hogan, the former Youngstown,
Ohio. leader.
No sooner was the Foster sale out uf.
the way than the Reading and Altecua
officials had a conference. Curtis Wei
gand. who managed and played with
the Pretzels, was traded for John Far
rell, the former manager and second
baseman of the Mountaineers.
Manager Ed Ashenbach aud the directors
OF the Altoona CLUB evidently had Thought
of the deal before. for no sooner was the
announcement made than the former IN
formed the lea que representatives that Cur
It's Weigand would he sold 10 Jchastc..e-
I, inferred from this that Weigand will get
the Job.
Bert Conn. the popular inheldcr of the
Johnstown Club, was sold to the Baltimore
! Eastern Teaeue club was fn.t ti.et
Conn was too good a man to play for 500 4
month In the league. and, rather than sub
init him to such a thing, tie lawns sold him
to Baltimore where he is sure to get more
money.
Pitcher Harry Hoch. drafted by Brooklyn
from the Senators last fall. and whe Is TO
again. being returned in the deal thai takes
Sebring to the Superbas, dropped into town
yesterday.
Shortstop Louis Litschi. the property Of
Reading. but who played with Harrisburg
last season, was also at the session. It Is
more than likely that he will he returned
to Reading. as Manager Heckert wants 10
play Red Owens ut short.
OF all the dissatisfied players Red is prah-
ably the kingpin at present. And be doesn't
care who knows il. Owens argues 1fint lie
should have been reinstafod just rs easily
as Joe Ward or Jimmy Sebring. He was
Informed yesterday that his case, with those
of Outffelder Chic Hartley and Doc Reis~
ling, were to be taken up at the February
meeting Of the National Commission.
Owens claims that several Eastern league
clubs have been bidding for his Services,
ard, in the event OF his rainstatement, says
he could materially boost his salary.
Mike Grady, who started ont as manager
of Wilmington last season. but finisbeti the
season with the Lancaster outfit. Xas on
hand. He could not get done aoosfinr
Pitcher Coveleskie. the big soutnpaw II the
Phillies. who thrice in enc week last faii
threw the harpoon into the New Ya-k Ma
tionals and kept them from winning the
pennant.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12

Close to 100 teams have entered, and
this mark will be easily passed when
the returns are compiled tonight.
Among the teams which entered yes
terday were the RosevilIe Colts (the
first team to enter from the big Rose
vile Athletic Association, by the way),
composed of Arthur Willis, William
~Hammacher, Lawrence Barker, Frank
McDermitt and Draper Gregory; the
Elberon A. c., which finished first Sin
h recently completed five-man tour
lament of the Junior League, OF
Woelfle's Empire alleys: the Crescent
A. "A, the United Five, of Arlington;
the Big Five from the Celluloid Club;
the Valleys Bowling Club, the Sub
way A team. the Hawthorne B., the
Cinnamon A and B flves, the Kinast
B. c., the Public Service team from the
gas department, the Pioneers, the Chei-
seas and the Parkettes of the Park
Athletic Association. On this latter
team are bowlers who have had ex-
perience on either the Newark League
or Suburban League teams which have
represented the Park Athletic Associa-
ton. They are George Reid, Frederick
Fraentze1, Harry Lever, Arthur Hinton
and Julius Enrich.
One of the pleasing features of the entry
list is the all-embracing character of the
teams which are coming in. All the prcmi-
nent bowling clubs and all the big public
alley academies. both In the city and
throughout this section, are sending in the
names of representative bowlers. This
proves that the interest is general, and it
will. therefore. naturally result in a great
number of teams taking part.
1t is believed that the first estimate of
zoo teams will probably have to he radically
changed. for that number will most GER
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12
JEFFRIES BEING TEMPTED TO
REGAIN TITLE FOR WHITE RACE

While Corhctt, Fitzsimmons, Frank
Smith, the baseball pitcher; Ralph
Rose, the shot-putter, and an army of
others are hurting all kinds of near
challenges at Jack Johnson, offering to
fight him in order to bring the title
back to the white race, Jeffries is the
man who really is being sought by the
fight fans of the world. He is receiv-
ing letters and kilograms daily from
fight fans urging him to get after the
heavyweight title which Mistah Jack
J%oilnsing has tucked away in his sock.
AS soon as he leaves his bed in the morn
ing he is besieged by reporters for the Local
papers and correspondents for those out OF
town. They are with him In relays all day
and far into the night. If jeff should ifi
a dumbbeli or swing Il club to timber NJ
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12
TR0XLER HOLDS A
LIVELY BOXING SHOW

Another one OF those interesting bxing
affairs took place ut Troxler's institute last
night. The star bout of the evening WAS
between Thomas Hogan and Al Spiro
swas between George Camp and John
4ynch. the former having the better OF tho
argument. Walter Ross and Joe MarneE,
both welter-weights, gave a clever extibi-
ton of wrestling. Others who made up tire
program were Thomas Andreeh and Will
lam Dasher. Albert Alberts and John Dan
necker, William Perna and William Baker.
Austin Waldron and Robert Wenz. Lonis
Miller and Fred Feig. William Brenon and
Carl Healy, Edward Busch and Wonz.
Tonight at Troxler's Institute Henry
Lewis and Walter Ross viii graphic w 4
hf~teen-Diinute bout Of c8tch-as-cateh-csf.
There will he p number Of other bouts be-
tween members of the school. The star
bout Is 70 be between Haekett and logan.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12
XAVIER CATHOLIC CLUB
TO HOLD SAL0ME RACE.

The Xavier Catholic Club basketball teams
are ready for their games against the Bay-
ley L.yceum and Jefferson A. A. teams at
St. Mary's Casino Hall tonight. They prE
in an hours prac.ise last night.
The Naviers are contemplating holding
an indoor athletic meet. with these events:
High and broad jump. shot put. 40 and ssh
yard runs and mile relay. potato and sack
race and a saiome race. The latter Mil he
a novelty in this vicinity. 1t viii recess
state each contestant TO dive through a
half dozen barrels and partly disrebe, the
one flushing first being the winner. Zach
contestant is to be FULLY dressed with hat.
coat. collar and tie. shoes, etc.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12

nouncing that he has started TO train to
light johnson are sent broadcast by the
enthusiasts.
The fact is. Jeffries is taking exercise
enough to keep him in trim so that he
Kaufman. who is to be his sparring part
ner, jump around ON their theatrical tour.
And the dope in some circles is that jeff
wants to pass the buck to Kaufman and let
him take on the Big Smoke.
Ostensibly to get into condition for his
theatrical encounters with Kaufman OIL
tour. jeff skipped the rope. punched the
bag, shadow boxed. piled the rowing ma
chine and went through every stunt Of a
strenuous hours training today at the Los
Angeles Athletic Club. His audience was
composed of a few intimate friend. news
paper men and business associates, includ-
Ing Jack Ripper, his partner in the saloon
business. Jeffries. with his fine skin, his
clear eyes and massive frame covered with
muscles. looked the champion of old.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12

NEW YORK PLAYERS TO
JOIN INSTITUTE FIVE?

Ii was rumored in basketball circles to-
dav thai Bill Walsh, the manager OF the
Institutes. has si2Ied Eberlein and the
Lamb brothers. the three best players OF
Greater New York. to finish the season
with the ms. The report could not be VERT
fed, as Walsh was out OF town.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12
coudHLIN NOT TO MANAGE ALBANY

SCRANTON. Pa. Jan. 12-"Bin@ Coughs
lin made positive denial today that he has
been sold TO the Albany baseball team.
the management of = much stronger team.
It is settled that be will not play fef Do
treit next hummer.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12

| That was a hard blow which the Newark
| Eastern League f1ve-nlan team received in
New york last night. The Morningside
| quintet annexed three games in a row and
took first place away from the Tuxedo
bunch.
Newarks still have a change of regainins
the lead, but the Eastern League season is
waning and the trick will have to be
match yet to howl In Paterson and one at
home against the E1izabeths.
There was a remarkable change of form
shown by the N~ewarkers after the matinee
matches. They did we'll in the individual.
woman and three-man matches. and ii
was only the luck of the game which pre-
vented them from annexing the odd at the
however. the Tuxedo boys were far from
up to their usual standard, while the home
five maintained about its usual pace, wind
ing up with 1870.
Maybe that fiye-man match between the
Eastern League and National Interstate
League fives won't come off, after all. 1t
begins to appear as though the Morning
side contingent would take the honors in
both tournaments.
Alec Dunbar continues to do the same sort
of consistent pinning that has featured his
bowling throughout this season. The eX-
odus from Philadelphia to livelier Manhat-
tan seems TO have improved Alec's game.
TIE SunI SOHht Slt6l th-biilS tSdiirt u
Newarks and helped a lot in bringing about
their downfall last night.
There was anything hut sensational pin
ming In Trenton last night. but the New
arks managed to get two out of three from
the CAPITA city bowlfs in r National In
t~erstate League match. Looks as il the
locals would have TO be satisfied with the
second berth, and they may have to hustle
to take that.
The Montgomery ive-man team will roll
the second half of n home-and-h homo match
with the Kruger bowlers on the allows of
the Gottfried Krueger Association Friday
night. The Mnntgomerys got an advantage
in the first half on Montgomery's alleys.
A. nostponenent has heen announced in
the Dixon fve-man team tournament. The
Fnnitalle. Cinnamon and Union fives were
scheduled to perform tomorrow night, hut
the matches will be decided at the close
of the tournament instead.
1t is expected that the fwo-man tonrna-
ment on Smiths alleys will get under way
next Monday night. Fourteen teams have
already entered and there is room for four
wore. There Is to he q meeting FRIDAY
ni~bt. at Smiths allows. to draw nm &
'~hednle. 1t is desired that the canteins ~
he teams entered com prepared TO an
.nnncr their e-rcaren,eufS. so that q con-
ricf Of datss NAV he avoided.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12
PARK LAND TWO
GAMES FROM THE
BELLENLLE FIVE
'CeIIuloid Team Gives R0seyille
Ro0ters Scare on Lat
ter's Alleys.
NEWARK LEAGUE RECORD.

The Park A. a. team took two games
on the Belleville alleys last night from
the home club. The Parks won both OF
the first games. but fell down in the
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12

In the amateur pool tournament which
is being held at the Continental Hotel pool
psrlors, Harry Watson easily defeated
Walter Brown last night by a score Of
Charles Titkhinger by Il score Of 80 to %.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12
ARE EASY
FOR DOMINICAN A. A,

At Dominican Hall last night The Domiui-
can A. A. basketball team had am easy time
in disposing Of the Phelwan A. C. team. OF
New York city. by an overwhelming score
of 81 TO 10. II WAS n mere gallop for the
'DoIns." the score at the end Of the first
period being 10 to 5 in the locals favor. In
tho second half the "Doms'' devoted their
time mostly to passing. n they had the
Gotlamites bewildered by The lightning like
speed with which they xecuted each play.
Hahn aud Patrick Corrigan were the stars
Of the game dropping the ball in from all
sides Of the court. The lineup;
Domonican A, A. Phelwau a. G.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12
Totals SIS So SOL Totals .....sss SIS ~
CELLUI0iDS SCARE ROsEvILLEs.

Though the Celluloids captured hut
ono came last night from the Rose
Vile Club they gave the winners a big
scare on The Roseville clubs alleys.
The scores:
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12

The Newark Eagle S. F. desires to arr
range games with Bay View Wheelnlen
juniors. Dominican Juniors and all first
class junior teams giving suitable guaran-
tee. L. Butt, 279 New York avenue.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12

This quintet las a n average of 9473 in the affair IN the Tuxedo alleys and
a high score of 1NS The members of the team have been prominent for sew
seasons in various competitive events or nearby alleys and bid fair to
make a rood showing in THE EVENING STAR Head-pin Tournament
Another aggregation of clever pin-knghts which is going to make a try fol-
the attractive prizes whicha are hung u p in he tournament tic be conducted
by thisp paper is the LeGhse five. This team las lost but M gam in twelve
the fve-nant tournament that lis being conducted n LeGuse's alleys and
the M defeat anne after the team had tied its rivals ony to be beaten in
the roHof.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12
PATERS0NS WIN EIGHT
OUT OF FOURTEEN GAMES.


The Paterson bowling club of the Eastern
League Wen eight out OF fourteen games at
Paterson yesterday from the Elizabeth
team. The scores:
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12
ALL Big BOWLING ALLEYS
ARE NOW REPRESENTED
Head-Pin Entries May Even Pass Double Century
Mark--Orange Team Falls in Line Quintet
from LeeCllise Tournament on Hand.
BY BERT DODGE.

nanent m M Tuxedo alleys have sent in their names for THE
EVENING STAR Head-pn Tournament. They will bowl in the
head-p competition under the anne Of the Llewenyns. The members Of the
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12
BLISS, OF M0NTCLAIR.
DEFEATS GEO. FLYNN

james Bliss. OF Montclair. defeated
George Flynn. Of Newark. last night IN
the New Jersey State pool tournament, at
the Elite Billiard Academy, the score be
ing $50 TO 100.
The game was one of the best that has
been nlayed in the tournament so far. aud
was witnessed by a large crowd of enthu-
siasts.
Bliss took the lead in the first fifty
points. making some clever shots. Flyna
WAS unable to recover the lead. but played
clever pool under the circumstances. To-
nights match will bring together Edward
O'Brien. of Somerville. and Harold Blair,
Of Morristown.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12
MURPHY MUST
CONE THROUGH
WITH $4,000
Commission OyerIoOks Rules,
and Cubs Owner Will Have
to Sock Up.

&c. Webb Murphy will have to come
through with that $40, 900 bonus to his
players before the 1909 contracts are
locked in the safe. C. w. M. has been
doing some tall sidestepping to avoid
making good to Chance his alleged
promise, but the path has been
smoothed for him by the National
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12
KEYSTONE TEAM HEADS
TOURNEY

The Keystone Club of the Paramount
bowling tournament is now in the lead. At
Berkenshaw's alleys last night they won
two out of three games from the interstate
team. The scores of all games:
T-T1x-CrAArr ~
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12

This august body yesterday made an
exception of Mr.. Murphy to its re-
Gently adopted rule against worlds SCI
ries bonuses.
The Cubs have Ban b. Johnson, the
stout executive of the American League, to
thank for the bounty. Be 1t known that
Ban r. loves G. Webb after the fashion of
Saups esteem for little David. Since the
worlds series ticket scandal IN Chicago
Ban has been laying his mines for the foe.
He tried In vain to have the case ~reopened
after his colleagues on the National Com
mission almost exonerated the Cubs from
all blame after they at least cxonerated
Murphy. Fan almost got himself into Il
liable suit on account of his loud talk in
the aftermath.
Then Ban baited the trap.
He stirred the Chicago scribes to 20 after
Murphy as to why he would not give his
players the alleged $4,000 which Frank
Chance says was promised. Charles Webb
Immediately sought refuge behind the anti
bonus measure of the National Commission.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12
prospect. None Too bright.

That was a hard blow which the Newark
Eastern League five-ulan team received in
New york last night. The Morningside
quintet annexed three games in a row and
took first place away from the Tuxedo
bunch.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12

A nostponement has heen announced in
the Dixon fve-man team tournament. The
Fnnitable. Cinnamon and Union fives were
scheduled to perform tomorrow night, hut
the matches will be decided at the close
of the tournament, instead.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12

The Montgomery five-man team will roll
the second half of n home-and-homc match
with the Kruger bowlers on the allows of
the Gottfried Kruger Association Friday
night. The Mnntgornerys got an advantage
in the first half on Montgomery's alleys.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12

Maybe that iye-Tnan match between the
Eastern League and National Interstate
League fives won't come off, after all. 1t
begins to appear as though the Morning
side contingent would take the honors in
both tournaments.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12

Newarks still have a change of regainins
the lead, but the Eastern League season is
waning and the trick will nave to be
turned without delay. The locals have a
match vet to howl In Paterson and one at
home against the E1izabeths.
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12

sLIZ
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1909-01-12

Totals :. .4o2 81 42sl Totals
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-01-14
ABERDEEN HERALD.

him and appealed to him to pull him.
humor to resent 1t. In consequence
had to take the law into my own
hands and shake him up In lively style
first taking the precaution Of slipping
his revolver and placing 1t out of his
reach. AS he did not respond to my
efforts on the horse. I simply dismount-
ed pulled him from the horse and
used him In what one would think Il
rather rude and rough manner In fat
| had to make a punch bag and foot
ball out of him, much to the astonish-
ment of some of the young troopers,
who came up and were going to avenge
my apparent discourtcsy to their OIL
Ger. though some Of the older men ex-
planned It's necessity. Eventually | got
the lieutenant on his feet. and while
our horses were being taken care Of an
old sergeant and myself hustled him
along on a little foot race until we got
his blood IN circulation. and so. over
rived safely at the fort.
On another occasion when out with
General Eugene A. Carr. with whom
consulted and who. by the way. was
one Of the best posted and equipped
Indian fighters and frou.iers.-.en Oh
the roster OF the army, we both con,
cluded that on account Of the peculiar
balmy condition Of the weather biz
zard would be the next thing in order
SO we resolved to strike camp early.
as we were then in q bleAk country
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1909-01-14

The bttyle call uus-cO them into ,nntusion
large bands Of Indians, Wien It was
too dangerous to travel in GrA ti.le and
your object could be best accomplished
In the night. His value rs ~ striker
can be best explained by the following
incident: On one occasion We slept dur
Ing the day In we'll wooded box can.
yon, near little stream Of water, with
plenty Of grass for the horses 81 browse
on. and at the same time We 'vcre hid
den from view. Toward evc-i0g <. when
we thought II convenient 10 continue
our scout. just as va we.e about to
emerge from our hiding place a large
band Of Indians assembled down the
canyon to camp for the night Mount
ed as they were, 1t was useless for US
to attempt flight. so, moving farther
backward in the woods, we rcmained
concealed until they had settled down.
There was no way to get out except q
dash through the Indian village. We
dareu not stay Til daylight, as they