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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12
MAJ. URELL A BALL PLAYER.
Captained and Played Second With
Unions in 1867.

Another one OF the pioneers Of base
ball has passed away leaving behind just
as much history in the development of
the game as he did in upbuilding the
National Guard OF this city.
Maj. NJ. Emmett Urell. whose death
took place in Ireland last Tuesday. and
fully described in The Star OF Wednes-
day, was one OF the leading players of
the game in old historic White Lot, when
the Nationals were the leading team of
America. He played second base Of the
old Union team Of 1857, acting as cap
tain. then regarded as a great post of
honor. and after several seasons with
that club migrated into the ranks OF the
Nationals-father Of our present Ma
spirits OF that club. He was also a MEM
Der of the old Olympics, Nick Young's
club OF repute, and in everything re-
lating to base ball in the early days
was one of the master minds of the
occasion. In those days Mike Urell with
the pitcher of the Observation-Disclosures
with a full beard, presented a picture
that attracted attention from among the
vast crowds Of the White Lot In those
days 1t was quite the sight to see bearded
men play ball, while the umpires always
appeared with beavers on their heads
Maj. Urell continued his interest In the
game throughout his entire life, but
was always ready to argue that the
game waas just as good and strong in
the old days. when first bounce was
out" as 1t was at present, with players
''all cased in gloves to protect their
digits." He was an extremely fine catch.
and as a batsman ranked high, being
headed only by George Fox and George
Wright of the old Nationals:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12
PLAYING POLITICS IN
BIG BASE BALL SERIES
National League Dates Will
Not Be Shifted at Request of
National Commission.

PHILADELPHIA, September 12-1t be-
gins to look as IL President Murphy OF
the Chicago Cubs, seeing an opportunity
in the National League schedule to get a
little advantage in the worlds series, had
decided to make the most of the oppor-
tuntty. Incidentally, the National League
schedule gives Mr.. Murphy a chance to
snap his fingers at the national commits
sion, which has several times innicteo
penalties upon the Chicago magnate
IL the Cubs leader sticks to his present
position the worlds series cannot
start until Sunday, October III. and the
first two or three games may be played
i'm Chicago. Getting the opening con-
tests on their own grounds would De
quite an advantage to the Cubs. and no
one can blame Mr.. Murphy or his play
ers on this score. Had the National
League clubs acceded TO the request OF
the national commission that the season
he closed October or as soon thereafter
as possible the outlook was excelent
that the first two games IN the world 8
series would be played at Shibe Park IL
seems to be- taken for granted that the
clubs and the commission desire to get
in a Sunday contest at Chicago.
Had the Nationals schedule been
changed 10 provide for an earlier closing
the cubs could have come east and the
series been started here about Wednes-
October IL. The teams could also have
played here October 13 and spent Thurs
day night and Friday travelling to Chi
cago This would have given the Windy
CITY fans games Saturday and Sunday
October 10 and 10.
such a schedule would have met the
wishes of the national commission and
OF the base ball fans generally who de-
sire the blue ribbon event to be played
as quickly as possible.
That President Murphy Is more anxious
10 postpone the big event than to get II
over with speedily, In order to get the
opening games on his own grounds. Is
shown by his refusal TO advance his dates
with other teams.
Chicago and St Louis last week had
two games postponed, and II has beer
announced that these will be played of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12

October Ii and Is. This will compel the
National League clubs to keep on play
ing championship games until October H.
President Murphy also probably figures
that as the American League season
ends a week earlier the Athletics will
be caught out OF condition. and that he
will thus have another advantage over
them.
Meanwhile the fans Of the country will
have TO cool their heels in patience. and
the attendance at the big games may be
seriously affected IL the weather should
be very cold, ~ It was last fall at De-
troit.
1t is a great opportunity. though for
Mr.. Murphy to get even with the ma
tional commission for previous rulings
against him, and he appears to control
the situation. However, the national
commission may yet play a card. and this
may be by scheduling the start OF the
series after October 10 and swinging the
first couple of contests to Shibe Park.
1t Is pity that peanut politics should
be played when the most important
games of the year are at stake.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12
FEATURES OF NEW
FOOT BALL RULES

!. Forward pass may not he
executed out Of 2O-yard zone.
2. Onside kick may not he made
within the 20-yard zone.
3. Forward passer or kicker
must he Eve yards hack Of line.
4. Quarterback mn. advance
hall without Vineyard restric-
tlOD.
3. Tarkler In the open must
have one foot On the ground.
q. Ends may not he interfered
with within 2O-yard zone.
2. Pushing or pulling Of runner
In strictly forbidden.
=. Forward pass may cross line
Of scrfmmaGe ut any point.
q. Interference with man re-
ceiyfnE forward pass In forbid
deA.
10. Three-minute determinations
In middle of halves.
IL. Player may return to game
once In any subsequent quarter.
II. Crawling after the bail In
declared dead is penalixed.
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SANCTIONS RACE MEET.
Jockey Club Gives Its Consent to
Owners and Horses.

All doubt as to the sanction OF the
race meeting to be held at Marlboro. Nd.
was dispelled yesterday when the follow
ing letter was received from August Bel
mont. president Of the Jockey Club.
Richard s. Hill. Esq. Marlboro. Md:
My Dear Mr.. Hill: have received your
letter of September 5th. and II is fair to
your association TO have 1t generally un-
derstood that The Jockey Club did not re-
fuseyou a license for any other cause than
thatyour track is under one mile in length
The Jockey Club does not insist that
fair associations must have its sanction
to races. unless they propose to race
more than ten days. The number Of days
used to be five, but to meet your request
the Jockey Club increased the limit to
ten, and the Jockey Club will raise no
question against any owners, trainers or
jockeys racing at your course. / remain,
Yours very truly. AUGUST BELMONT.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12
Jockey Club in Control.

NEW YORK. September 12.--Although
the Jockey Club has cut more than ten
weeks on the usual racing schedule and
has deprived horse owners OF chances
to win nearly $4,000 in stakes and
purses on the New York tracks, the turf
governors are making strenuous efforts
to provide for owners trainers and jock
eys in other places. When racing at the
Canadian tracks. including Montreal.
Toronto and Fort Erie, ends October 1.
the Jockey Club will have control OF con-
tinuous sport that may last until No
vember e.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12
aonS Much Improved Team Possibilities Of New Foot Ball Code
WILL WIN Is MORE
GAMES THAN LAST YEAR
McAleer's Men Already Have Lead of ~
Over 1909 Team Games Re-
main on Present Schedule.

the good work by developing Pitcher FL
mer koestner into a first Sacker.
The former Los Angeles player puts III
coolies of time around the initial sack,
and he has been cutting up didoes that
would do credit to Hal Chase, FRANK
Chance and other great guardians of the
first stopping place.
koestner has had Manager Jim sitting
up and taking notice by pulling off great
plays during practice. The Cleveland fans
have applauded the pitcher-frst stacker
time and again for his clever work In
pulling down high throws and scooping
low ones out of the dirt.
There are several things In Koestner' s
favor as first baseman. He is young.
has the height. is very active, owns all
exceptionally good arm. and can hit the
ball well, as witness his average of .:sUl
TO date, making twelve hits in forty times
at bat
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Entries for Big Athletic Meet.

NEW YORK. September 12.-The cham
pionship committee of the Amateur Ath-
letic Union Of the United States Is now
taking up and considering the question OF
what athletes they will send to New Or
leans to the national championships In
October. 1t has practically been decided
that each section will be called upon to
submit the names OF it's entries for New
Orleans, with the records and perform
ances for the year. and the committee
will be guided by these lists.
Word has been received that the Cen
trail Association Of the A. A. u. will con-
slider the central championships to be
held In September as try outs for the
committee. In all probability this plan
will be followed In all the associations OF
the A. A. L.. and the showing made at
the association championships will be the
ha sic on which the COMMITTEES will work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12
Kerr to Play Foot Ball.

HAMILTON. Ontario. September H.
Robert Kerr. the Olympic Splinter. has
decided to play foot ball this year with
the Hamilton Tigers. He is to try for a
place on the senior team. The greater
part Of last seasons men are to report.
Kerr has been doing some practicing and
has been found to be a good catcher and
fair punter. His speed should make
him a very good man behind the line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12
DELEHANTY OUT.
Dislocates Bone in Knee When Slid
ing and Is Left in HOSPITAL.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. September H.
Jim Delehanty sprained his ankle in
sliding home in the fourth inning Sat-
urday. and il developed that he dis
placed bone in his knee as we'll. He
was left here. and was sent to ST.
Alexis Hospital yesterday morning for
treatment He will be out of the game
for time, possibly for the balance OF
the season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12

Harry Colliflower, appointed umpire by
President Johnson, was formerly occupied
as scout for the Detroit club. Several Of
the men who may wear a Tiger uniform
some time in the future were tipped of
by the man who is now an arbitrator.
Many claim that an umpire Is In better
position to judge ball player than the
man who tries to size the youngster up
from a seat in the gandstand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12
Mullins Pitching Wins.

CHICAGO, September PA base on
balls to d. Jones. scratch hit by McIn-
tyre. an error and Crawford's triple gave
Detroit two runs in the first inning yester-
day. and although the visitors could not
score off Olmstead thereafter. Detroit
won. . to o. for Mullin was invincible.
giving only two singles. Score:
R.H.E.
Detroit. $50. 2 q q O o o o % .
Chicago. o o o 0 o. 90
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12
Cardinals Win Another.

CINCINNATI. September 12.-St. Louis
won from Cincinnati yesterday. to g.
Gaspar was batted hard at all stages.
Score:
R.HE
Cincinnati. o O-6 10 2
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12

forward pass to a twenty-yard zone In
offensive territory puts a premium upon
the accurate throwing arm that SO few
foot ball stars possess. Scattered over
the thousand or more square yards OF
neutral territory will be no less than five
men eligible to take forward pass. No
longer will the cast have to be FIVE yards
out from the center-the only restriction
Is that it shall not pass beyond the
twenty yards paced of by the field Judge
on the side lines and indicated by large
" hife flag
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12
National League Games.
Cubs Beat Pittsburg.

CHICAGO. September 12-Chicago re-
gained its lead of 1O11 games In the Ma
tional League race yesterday by defeating
Pittsburg, to .. before a record crowd.
Cole, though hit for twelve safeties, kept
the drives scattered. Loose fielding. Cam
nitz's wildness and timely hits won for
the locals. Score:
RH.E.
Chicago. o o o 1 Ks 3 @
Pittsburg J. o o % o O % IL 4
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May Stick to the Old.

Then, too, the coach may have his back
field lineup the same as last gear. 1t Is
altogether probable that many OF the
college elevens of the country will not
grasp the spirit of the changes imme-
diately and will adhere to the old forma-
lions until perfectly acquainted with the
..ins and outs of the new game.
Again, the leading strategists may mas
ter all OF these formations and have
team that will be a constant puzzle to
its opponents by mixing up play after
play with delightful uncertainty. In any
case the new offense will be replete with
brilliant and lightning formations-foot
ball that will make the Spectator gasp
and marvel.
The possibilities with the forward pass.
too. are unlimited. The Limitation OF the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12
Forward Passes Dazzling.

Short. quick passes straight over the
scrimmage line into the arms of the
waiting end and backs will be features
Of the 1910 game OF foot ball. Long
cross-fire pegs over the heads Of the
linesmen TO outlying ends and crisis
crosses that will be dazzling to the spec
tator. will make this years game as full
of chance and skill as the most ardent
bug" could demand.
The Onside kick-here Is where the game
received a very necessary shaking up.
True, the onside kick has been life
saver for weak teams In the past. giving
them a fine chance to recover a short
kick where a gain through the line or
around the end would be impossible, but
TO the onside kick do we owe most of the
accidents of last fall
Now an onside kick to become an on
side kick must bound without the con-
fines of the neutral zone defined In the
regulation of the forward pass. In other
words. If short kick lands within the
twenty-yard limitation II may not be
side unless he was "onside' at the time
the ball was kicked.
Anybody's Ball Past 2O-Yard Zone.
Passing over the twenty-yard line the
ball may be recovered by any member
Of either team whether II has been touch
ed by an opponent or not. This makes
the low, bounding ball. SO frequently used
last year. almost useless except when
handled by the most expert kicker.
Thus are the confines of those two i'm
portant features OF foot ball. the onside
kick and the forward pass. widely sep
arated. Within the twenty-yard zone the
player has but to think about the rules
governing forward passes. Past the
twenty-yard line his brain conceives only
the restrictions placed upon the onside
kick.
An important point about this onside
kick and forward pass business is that
no kick or forward pass may be made
less than five yards back OF the line Of
scrimmage. This will serve to bring the
actions of the offending side within full
view of the defensive players.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12
ANY NUMBER OF NEW PLAYS
POSSIBLE UNDER NEW CODE
Possibilities of Foot Ball This Year Will
Be Unlimited = Game Is In Better
Shape Than 1t Ever Has Been.
These Two Paragraphs Tell
What the New Rules Mean

running the field 20 YARDS In OF
he
must be mad magin a
madeR
$ O. its technicante
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12

Now that Manager Jim Mcguire of the
Maps is in the business Of proving to GER
tain players how they missed their proper
vocation when they started out TO win
fame on thte greensward by Transforming
Southpaw Jack Graney and Catcher Ted
EasterIy into outfelders. he may continue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12
National Lea r,,e
MINOR LEAGUE GAMES.
American. Association.

Al IouisvfIIe-F1rst game: Toledo 3: Louis
Vile o. second game: Toledo. IL: Louisville 10
At Columbus-First game: Columbus. 10. In
diapapolis g. Second game: Indianapolis. q;
Columbus. q. -
Al milwaukee, game: Milwaukee,. .: Mia
nespolis. 4. Second game Minneapoih. y: Mtb
wsukee. I.
Al KansaE City-Frst game 81 Paul q ksn-
.ss city o. second game: karsss Cit. q. "a.
Paul I.
Eastern Leagua
A, S.~.rs- Sewssk 20 nsinua.s. n
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Iessss sHtt q s~T"nd SANE ssts~I aNF. W
rrost6snes.
New York state League
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Sunday American League Games.
Maps Twice Beat Browns.

ST. LOUIS. September 12.-Cleveland
took both games of doubleheader from
st. Louis yesterday, 3 to and to 3.
Mitchell allowed only one hit in the first
The score:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12

Soon the colleges of the country will be
fighting out their differences in bloodless
gridiron combats Soon the so-called
drastic" changes recently instituted by
Walter Camp and company will be put
to the test of public approval. Even now
the coaches of the leading universities
and colleges of the nation are applying
the third degree in foot balls strenuous
inquisition In an effort to make the best
out OF tenets precribed by the rules COM
mittee.
The possibilities of the new game are
unlimited. In spite of the fragrant charges
made by critics that foot ball has been
revised to death" and that the rules
are now so complicated that 1t will need
several courses in college to interpret
them, the game is in better shape today
than It has ever been before.
II u tho 20-yard neutral zone concep-
tio9 that gives the game such un-
lim1esd possibilities. This. together with
the change eliminating the 5-yard re-
striction over the forward pass and quar-
terback. gives the coach an attack as
variable as The breezes of Lake Erie. The
new plays made possible by the new foot
ball code are legion.
How to "Set' the Backs.
In the first place a reorganization OF
the backfield will be necessary. Three
systems of lining up the backs appear
at first glance. Since the man receiving
the ball from the snapper-back or the
center does not have to run out five
yards before advancing with the ball,
there is no need of the backward pass
from the quarter. Getting the ball on a
direct pass, any part Of the line may be
attacked by the player picked to advance
II.
The scheme Of lining the backs up In
a straight line. parallel to the scrimmage,
has been suggested and many coaches
are now experimenting with this form Of
offense. The center has four men to
which he may pass the ball for line buck
or end run.
Then the coach may instruct the quar-
ter to stand in the position formerly oc-
cupied by the fullback and have the full
back stand several yards in the rear,
ready to perform with a quick forward
pass or punt. This would make the full
back useless as a line plunger, but would
give him ample opportunity to shine in
criss-crosses, forward passes and onside
kicks.
May Stick to the Old.
Then, too the coach may have his back
field lineup the same as last gear. 1t Is
altogether probable that many OF the
college elevens of the country will not
bo cpfyff Of 10 changes a
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National League.
YESTERDAYS RESULTS

American League.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-09-12
SCHEDULES.
American League.

TODAY. TOMORROW.
Washington at Phila'a. Washington at Phila'a.
New York at Boston. New York at Boston.
Cleveland at Detroit. Cleveland at Detroit.
ST. Louis at Chicago. 81. Louis at Chicago.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-02

The citizens of Georgia for deep qualification
over the fact that the repeal the
present registration law The progressive Democrats
BODY who stood loyalty and effectively for
earned the commentator not only of their constituents
also OF the entire state for long years to
Without mpugnng ones motive in this matter
be stated simply plain truth that there
reasonable basis for the attempt undo this
piece of legislation And this attempt sprung
from politics from misconcepton of what really
The registration law has been in effect only year. Thus
far the evidence abundanty in its favor and thoroughly
harmonious with the principles and behind the
Furthermore the fact that majority of
stood by the shows that it proved
majority of the people
We believe that the people understand this law all
efforts to msead them its purpose and results will meet
with failure Indeed few hence those few who
its enemies will accept band they do the fundamental
of the constitution will admit its necessity
No suggests that the constitutional requirement
under which his six months advance of
elections is unwse that six months is too long period.
Whenever pays his he may the time quail
fly to vote in accordance with the registration law This
law therefore requires than does the constitution 1t
simply the real citizen of Georgia that his bal
lot shall have its full unpaed by the purchasab
of that floating element which claim state its home and
which interest that is the peoples.
Democracy the very of good and
the ballot box To protect it behalf of public wei
fr is the aud the only purpose of the registration law
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-08-02
THE REACH OF EDUCATION.

There year when the people of Georgia.
deed of southern state have been earnestly def
ntey interested in education they college,
academy the technical school, the industrial
these longer regarded luxury for
OF LIES great opportunities that ought be placed within the
reach of every boy and girl Parents thinking upon this
matter seriously than before and viewing
broadly First fathers and mothers and they
realize that the value of education their children worth
whatever sacrifice it may require.
Along with this great popular interest find colleges
and schools of the south reaching forth the people
precedented enthusiasm How and significant this
be realized by look the advertising columns of
nal today and through the of
By consulting these columns from time parents
and students will be enabled select from
worhest and most truly helpful institutions be found
state section
That within itself important the zeal with
which schools and colleges bringing directly
before the people has this further meanings They that
they have large public work to perform and that they
That what they doing through today and
what they will continue o do.
Both these facsthe interest of the people large and the
interest of the school advertisements education TAX
ing affairs that practical and definite place where it has
always belonged and which it has always needed to fill
Sanch friends of education discouraged as
they sorey needed appropriations denied by legislatures
Yet be assured that whenever the people themselves be-
aroused mind and
ideal that ideal will press irresby attainment Such
the situation Georgia and the There every
indication that the schools and colleges will open this autumn
with larger enrolment than The people have
realized their duty and opportunity They they want
and inevitably they will get it.