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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
M'GRAW CERTAIN To
HAVE STRONG TEAM
Sixteen PIayersSign Contracts
and Plans Made for Long
Training Trip.

NEW YORK, December 29.-John Nc
Graw. manager Of the Giants. is certain
of putting a mighty contender for Ma
tional League honors in the field the COM
ing year. Already sixteen players have
returned their signed contracts to Secre-
tary William Gray. These comprise the
majority of veterans and seasoned stars
of the Polo Grounds aggregation. Many
Of those who are unsigned belong to the
recruit class. Their contracts were sent
out but a few days ago. and they have
not as yet had time to answer.
Larry Doyle. the popular second base
man. is among those whose contracts are
missing as yet Doyle is not holding out
He has informed McGraw that he is per-
fectly satisfied with the terms and that
he will be in town some day this week to
sign in person. Fred Merkle. Fred Snod-
grass. admiral George Schlei, Louis
Drucke and Jack Murray are the only
other veterans outside the fold. That is of
course. excepting Bugs" Raymond. to
Those who have already signed include
the veterans Mathewson. Ames Marquard.
Wiltse, Myers. Wilson. Crandall. Bridwell.
Devlin, De Wore. Becker, Fletcher and
Shafer. The recruits already In line are
Southpaw Hendricks. Pitchers Tesseran
and Shonts. First Baseman Gowdy and
Outfielder Forsythe. The recruits yet to
be heard from are Pitchers Rustenhaven,
Jenkins, Rudolph. Nagle and Torrey:
Catcher Hartley and Ffelders Manush,
Fullerton and johnson.
The policy of McGraw this year has
been to sign his men, in many cases.
with long term contracts and to reward
the worthy with substantial increases.
Secretary Gray does not anticipate any
holdouts whatever. He says that those
players who nave had their contracts for
some time have almost, without excep-
ton, returned them signed.
Gray just now is busy with his plans
for taking the players to Marlin. Tex.
for spring training. The first squad will
assemble in New York the week of
February 13 AS usual. they will take
the water route to Galveston. This con-
Segment will be made of young Giants
who reside east of the Allegheny. Those
who live in the middle west will assemble
at St. Louis about February IS. and go
by rail to Marlin. In this way the two
squads will reach camp at about the same
time.
McGraw will be on hand to welcome
them. The veterans who desire to go by
boat will leave New York about Febru-
airy -. Those who go by rail will leave
ST. Louis several days later. This will
give McGraw from ten days to two weeks
In which to look over the youngsters be-
fore the regulars put in an appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
|CY YOUNG DECL ARES HE IS
NOT READY TO QUIT GAME
Grand Old Pitcher Finds Himself in Good
Condition and Says He Will
Pitch Winning Ball.

mood. I know there were times last sum-
mer when l wished / was back on the
farm.
But just now l am feeling as good as
/ ever did. Farm life always did agree
with me. and l think am in better phys
ical condition than when I came home.
in October. AS far as l am concerned, l
am not through with the great old game.
In fact, l am planning to go to Hot
Springs about February I and get ready
for the season.
And before YOU hang up your phone
want YOU to say this: Cy Young Is not
through yet. With the team that Cieve-
land had in the field when the season
ended he will take down a record of bet
ter than 500 next year. With that team be-
hind him all this year lie would have
won more that half his games in 1910.
That's all. ood-bye-until the training
trip starts. I'll be there"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CLEVELAND, December 29.-"Say
farewell to the diamond? Well, not just
yet Can't see any reason why I should
Thus spoke Cy Young over the long
distance phone from his home, in Peoli,
Tuscarawas county, last night
Continuing, Cy asked what was stirring
up all this trouble about, himself. When
1t was explained the nature Of the dis
cussion that took place at New York
when the American League magnates
were assembled in executive session Cy
said:
We'll. If 1t is up to me you can tell Mr.
Somers that while l might have eaid
last fall that 1 was through with the
game. a man often says things that he
repents of when he is in a different
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
Aee Not Negotiating for DakeCy Young Does Not Intend to Qu
HACKENsCHMIDT MAY
TACKLE FRANK GOTCH

LINCOLN, NEB., December 20.
"A special from Montreal, Que
bec, to the state Journal quotes
Jack Curlcy, manager for Hack
cincinnati, M saying he accepts
for his principal the challenge ON
behalf of Frank GOtch to wrestle
for q side bet Of 4:O,OOO and the
gate receipts. Curlcy says he has
wired $500 forfeit to a Chicago
sporting editor and will be In
Chicago today to make the
match.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
BASE BALL BRIEFS.

1t is said that the ST. Louis American
League club has paid 600 per cent on its
capitalization of $4,000
1t is said that Decanniere lost out a.
Louisville because every body called him
Decanter and offered him one.
Eddie Collins will draw $1,000 per month
for three base ball seasons. AT that rate
a good many others would like TO be sold
into slavery.
Camnitz for Overall seems to be one OF
the most likely trades of the winter.
Chance and Clarke are debating the SUBJ
ject with much interest.
The Phillies are expected to rank high
as a base-stealing combination next sea-
son. Lobert and Paskert are large ac-
quisitionS to that department OK che
game.-Sporting News.
Joe Kelley has certainly secured q ma
for league team for Toronto. How on
earth can the Canadian team live and
pay those fellows next season?
named Sudosky. They will call him Studs
for short, beyond a doubt.
a new fan already has offered TO wager
the White Sox will finish ahead Of the
Maps next season. He will find no one to
bet him in Chicago. but he may get one
or two to fall for that proposition In
Cleveland
Mark Ewing. one of the brothers who
has purchased the stock OF President
Hedges of the Browns, Is a Yale man
and played with Fudge" Hefhinger when
that giant was the star OF the Yale
eleven. $1,000
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
WILLARD WENTWORTH DEAD
Organized Old White Stocking,
Team in 1867.

CHICAGO, December 29.-Willard F.
Wentworth, aged seventy-f1ve, who in
early days was engaged actively in the
promotion of theatrical and sporting ven-
lures and later in the hotel business, died
yesterday at Winnetka from a complica-
ton of diseases. In 1867 he organized
the old White Stockings base ball team,
and just before the Chicago fire Mr.
Wentworth produced at the Crosby Opera
House the first grand opera ever given
in this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
Lennox Sold to Louisville.

NEW YORK. December 4.-Announce-
ment was made today of the sale yes
terday Of Third Baseman Edgar Lennox
of the Brooklyn League Club to the
Louisville club of the American Associa-
ton. The price paid was not made pub
Tic. The Brcoklyns have several other
men suitable to fill the third base posi-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29

The simple life is in store for the base
ball players who usually gather at Hot
Springs each spring. Rigid blue laws
have been put into effect at the famous
health resort, and it is said that even
the stopping CT street cars Sunday may
result from the movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
FAST BASKET BALL.
Colored Y. N. C. A. Quint Trims the
Alpha Five of New York

Playing before crowd of over 900
people, the Washington Colored Y. NJ
Z. A. team triumphed over the strong
Alpha Physical Culture Club Of New
YORK city by score of "a to 10, in two
fast twenty-minute periods.
This game was by far the hardest
yet played by this the colored national
champion team, which defeated all Of
the best colored teams in the country
last year and has never been defeated
starting the game with a rush, the
Alphas scored twice before Nixon Of
the Y. NJ. c. A. dropped one in, then
one by Thomas and one by Henderson,
with foul thrown. left the Alpha five
three points ahead. Alvin Thomas easily
took the jump. and Matthews, speeding
alongside. featured in the play Of the
first half. which ended 10 to s in favor
OF the New Workers..
Again the Alphas scored, and still
again, before the Y. NJ c. 4. lads got
their bearing in the final session, tina,
and Henderson at guard. Hubby Oil
yer and Henderson then closed up the
gap and no baskets were shot by the
Alphas until after the Y. NJ c. A. took
the lead. Gilmore. slender and gimlet-
like, by outjumping Thomas, broke up
the Alpha signal work. and superb
passing by Oliver and Henderson, with
good shooting by Nixon. won the day
The applause Numbered forth with
deafening din throughout the game
The play was fast and hard. but clean
and marked by splendid feeling among
players. Local fans declare it the best
game seen in years. and predict
strong rise in Alpha stock when they
lock horns with the local CUNTS
The lineup:
Alpha p. c. C. Washington Y. NJ. c. A.
Matthew'S. X. F...............N Nixon
G. Norman. L. F.......... Curtis
A. Thomas. c.. Henderson Gilmore
GOode capt.. r. G.--..... Oliver tcapt.
Clifton Norman IL e.. Winthrop Henderson
Score-Y. NJ. c. A. ~; Alpha ~. Oficials-
New York r. s. A. L. officials. Time Of halves
30 minutes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29

The veteran George Wright says pitch
ers have too much on the ball nowadays
for the good of the game. when / see
the things they do with the ball. he
says, II wonder how batters ever hit it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29

Though Billy Murray, former manager
OF the Phllies, said some time ago that
he had no desire to become the manager
of the ST. Louis Browns, ST. Louis crit
les insist that the contest for the place is
between him and Fred Lake. formerly
leader of the Boston Speed Boys" There
is not the slightest doubt as to Murray's
ability. but 1T would require years for
him to build up winner in st. Louis.
for if there ever was team which needs
entire reconstruction it is the Browns
Murray, however. is a capable man to
handle a ball team and if the St. Louis
owners can induce him to take hold of
the team they will have taken the first
step to improve conditions in the Mis-
souri, metropolis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
Bill. Bailey Is a Nimrod.

Sir William Bailey, who was almost
traded to Detroit for Matty Mcintyre. is
hunting near Jefferson City. Bailey has
been unable to keep in touch with the
local situation. and he writes to know
his fate. Well. William is still Brownie.
He has not been traded, although he
probably will be.
Bailey has grown husky this winter and
now tips the beam at 1877 pounds, just
twenty-six more than he ever weighed
before. With his additional weight and
little more pepper" Bill should pros
per next season. A change of scenery
may do him good. though. as his last
two seasons in st. Louis have been dis
NAL failures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
ARE NOT AFTER
OUTFIELDER DELOS DRAKE
New York State League Slugger Was
Turned Down by McAleer on Scout
Kahoe's Tip-Base Ball Gossip.

man he is given credit for having caught
more games since he became profess
sional than any other man in the bust
ness. Lou Creger, Billy Sullivan. Roger
Bresnahan. George Gibson and Larry Nc
Lean have all been hard workers, but
Street seems to have done more than
any of his rivals.
Street broke into professional base ball
in 1909 In eight years he has caught
$50 games, an average of more than
100 games per season, a record unequaled
by any of the other major league back
stops.
Streets total of SEQ games in eight
years is great one, particularly as in
one of them. 1902 lie caught in but thirty
shows. Even with that campaign lin
cluded he has averaged almost los games
per season. and 1T is doubtful il any
other receiver can show massive a
mark. BY seasons and clubs here Is eX-
actly what Street has done in his eight
years in professional company:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29
ST. LOUIS DEAL IS
STILL IN MIDDLE
New Owners Said to Be Displeased
With Turn of
Affairs.
TO NAME NEW MANAGER
WITHIN A FEW DAYS
Bruce and McDiarmid Said to Be
Blocking Hedges Sale-Ban
Johnson Being Consulted.

Special Dispatch to The Star
ST. LOUIS. December 29-That the
sale of Col. Hedges stock in the Browns
will be consummated without a hitch
seems an assured fact: but it is likewise
certain that John E. Bruce, secretary of
the national commission, and Cal Nc
Diarmid, the Cincinnati man, who have
interests in the local club. are causing a
little trouble. They seem to be baking
the plans of the new syndicate in one
way or another, although Ben Adkins
stated Tuesday morning that everything
was serene.
Dame Rumor that old gossiper) has
it that the deal is still hanging fire. She
chirps that the new owners are not
pleased with the turn of things and can
not acquire as much stock as they want.
1t is understood that Col. Hedges had
planned to deliver his own holdings and
a part Of the minority stockholders in
terests. Whether he has been able to do
this is a question.
Hodgman and Ewing in Cincy.
Nanny Hodgman and Mark Ewing
made hurried trip to Cincinnati Satur-
day evening. They were slated to con-
fer with Bruce and McDiarmid Tuesday
and then hike over to Chicago for talk
with Ban johnson and Charles Comiskey.
They will return Thursday, and the pres
ent plans are to announce the new man.
ager after meeting of the stockholders
in Col. Hedges office. The original plans
were to tell the fans the name OF the new
leader "Wednesday, but this schedule mas
been upset.
Billy Murray and Fred Lake are thun-
dering into the stretch on equal terms
in the managerial race. according to the
Wiseacres No intimatiOn has been given
as to which of the two will get the call,
although many have switched their al
legiance to Murray. who was deposeo as
manager of the Phillies when Horace
Fogel ascended to the presidential chair
Who Will Be PRESIDENT
If the plans of Messrs. Hodgman and
dicate meet with the approval of Bruce,
McDiarmid, johnson, Comiskey. Hedges
and a few others. the manager will surely
be named Thursday, and the new owners
will then get down to business and elect
officers. The election of the new di-
rectorate will not be held until all OF
transfer is contingent on the wishes Of
the syndicate, which must slip healthy
check into Col Hedges safe deposit box
before the big deal is finally made.
Trades will not be made until the new
manager assumes command. That is sure
And then, If Ben Adkins plans do not
go awry. the trading will be heavy Ru-
NOR has it that Roy Hartzell is ticketed
to go. In fact. it is said that a deal
has already been made, and is merely
awaiting the ratification Of the new man.
ager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29

Konetchy of the Cardinals was sought
after by several of the National League
managers at the big meeting. McGraW
wanted to trade with Roger Bresnahan
and Fred Clarke offered to put in three
players for the big first sacker, but Roger
would not listen long enough to get the
names of the players.
Whether the National League has SUI
perior catchers to the American League
Is a question, but it is at least certain
that the older circuit backstops have it
on those of the rival organizat ton in the
matter of length of catching. Many more
backstops are used during the American
League season than in the other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29

The Cleveland club will have three
scouts next year. Tenney of Boston saws
one is enough. and Monte Cross asks
what's the use of any scouts. Connie
Mack gets the first pick. anyhow"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29

1t is said that the ST. Louis American
League club has paid 600 per cent on its
capitalization of sS0,OCO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29

Camnitz for Overall seems to be one OF
the most likely trades of the winter.
Chance and Clarke are debating the SUBJ
ject with much interest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29

1t is said that Decanniere lost out a.
Louisville because every body called him
Decanter and offered him one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29

Joe Kelley has certainly secured a ma
for league team for Toronto. How on
earth can the Canadian team live and
pay those fellows next season?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-12-29

Jack Dunn has signed a shortstop
named Sudosky. They will call him Studs
for short, beyond q doubt.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-20
REAL ESTATE.

The following real estate transfers
have been recorded the psst week;
Walter l.. Farroat to John Belanyi,
lot IL, block 385-B, in Sayre avenue;
through N. A. Nielsen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-20
REAL ESTATE
ON The MOVE
DURING WEEK

Real estate continues fairly well on
the move in this city aud -wicinity. Dur
ing the past week there have been sew
eral transfers, including one of ap-
proximately 200 building lots. These
lots are now on the market, together
with considerable more property. That
the city is growing, necessitating the
use of more dwelling places, is eviden-
ced by the increased demand for living
apartments and houses.
Jacob Goldberger is the owner of the
200 building lots, formerly a part of the
forbesdale Land Company. They are
located at Kinsey's Corner and are
now being sold by the new owner for
$40 apiece. Civil Engineer Morris j.
Gluck surveyed the tract.
Engineer Gluck has just completed
work surveying twelve and a half acres
of land at Metuchen for the Metuchen
Realty & Improvement Company. The
land, which adjoins a tract of twenty
three and a half acres of the same com
pany, formerly a part of the estate of
Isaac Martin, will be cut into lots, i'm
proved and sold. The latest acquired
tract was purchased from Miss Alice
|. Scott.
John Mitchell, a member Of the In
terborough Realty Company, of New
York, was in this city for q day this
week to look over the real estate situa-
ton. He was favorably impressed by
the present state of affairs in that line.
1t is learned that there are many
real estate improvement companies that
want to purchase tracts of land on the
outskirts of the city in order to cut
them into lots and dispose of them,
but the farmers and other holders have
boosted the prices SO hight that it would
not be a paying proposition to take
them. Owners of tracts in the north
western section seem to be holding on
to them in anticipation of a trolley
line being put through that part. 1t
is the unanimous agreement of almost
every property owner there that a troll
ley line would boom the value of prop
erty.
julius Belanyi has purchased a ten
room brick house from Walter l.. Far
roat. The property is located in Sayre
avenue. 1t was sold through the
agency Of M. Adolph Nielsen.
Ward B. Snyder has sold two lots,
situated in Amboy avenue to Max
Margolius, through the agency Of M.
Adolph Nielsen.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-20
BUILDERS ARE
KEEPING BUSY
THESE DAYS

Most builders are busy, giving in
dications that work in that line con
tinues good Architects have some
work on hand, indicating that there
Will be something doing in the fall.
Durlng h past week ground was
broken for several residential
houses.
Excavation was started Wednes-
day for two double houses for Shan
gold Brothers, in Park avenue. They
will be two stories high and will
contain several modern improve
ments. The ground was surveyed
by Morris ]. Gluck and Shipkin &c
Bender are the contractors.
Contractor George Hoagland has
started work on a two-story brick
residence for Mrs. Mary Leis, of
Jersey City, In Metuchen. The struc-
ture will be built to accommodate
one family and will be modern in
most respects. Morris J.. Gluck
measured the property and gave the
grading points.
Engineer Gluck has surveyed two
lots in Strawberry Hill, Woodbridge
Township, nea Maurer, for Alexan-
der Sos. The owner intends to erect
a house upon them.
John Kager is having a two-fam-
lily house erected for himself on
Strawberry Hill, in Woodbridge.
One of the most important sales
during the week was that of the ce-
ment factory Of C. c. Christensen to
a New Brunswick man. The new
owner proposes to install machinery
to the value of $500 and intends to
manufacture ornamental brass fix
lures. Approximately $1,000 was
involved in the sale.
Numerous small residential houses
are being erected on the new Koyen
& Disregard tract in the northern
part of the city. About a score of
buildings are now in the course of
erection. R. E. Comegys, n of the
largest dealers in this property, has
erected eight two-story buildings IN
lots he purchased for speculative
purposes. These and the lots have
been sold.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-20

This is great ere of ONE building in Perth Amboy and vicinity Everybody seems to be
reaiIng" that the best me is ahom hey own and have built as they want it, For the benefit
four readers who are, considering building md are still undecided as % the style or price of home
build we are, each week on this page showing original attractive and practical IustatOnsof
of whA it will cost to build
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-20
PUBIIo. SERVICE TIME-TARLh.

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every H9s s 90 ninates untii 81 p a, mn m: s sns
at e:40. 1910 and n:40 p. M saturdays
minutes until l1:4O.
For Rahway.5;5o a. m. and every 81
For soynton Beach-s:W a. m. ane
every Is minute until n:20 .. N.
STATEN ISLAND RAPID TRANss1
RAILWAY.
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Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-20


For constructing Radial Brick Chin
new at Runyon, N. j., for the, City of
Perth Amboy, N. j.
Sealed proposals will be received at
the office of the Board OF Water Com
m~issjoners, City Hall, Perth Amboy. n.
r, until $50 p. m, August 18th, 1910
for furnishing all material ana cor.
and specifications a Radial Brick Chin
ney, at RuGyon, n; J. Zion N must accom-
4 satisfactory bond for D, $1,000 tSs c6 50f the
I'll he REQUIRED of the successful bid
der, which will be returned when the
"SSneciications may be obtained at the
oTice of The Board ETY. Of water a t Gom n +,
nv NV Roard of Water Commissioners
the right to reject any or all
ol RS Of the Board of Water Com
m~issioners. mEAvER Clark
1~405i-8-1s-tot.
S19 6S.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1910-08-20
GUTH co.
Contractors.

Electrical Fixtures. House Wiring
Bell Wiring, Annunciators,
Motors and Switchboard Work and Line
Construction.
AL Work Promptly Attended to
sSs Division st. Perth Amboy, NJ. ]
Tel. I-W.