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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29
COLTS LOOK GOOD
To THE WISE men
Famous Sporting Writers See
Them Work and Say
Things.
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COMPARED WITH NORFOLK
Game With Washington Gives I'm
preston that Locals Outelass
Others.
COMPARED WITH NORFOLK

During the game between the Rich
mond Colts and the Washington Sem
ators at the local park Monday the
local team was the subject Of much
comment among the sporting writer's
Of several big washington daiiies who
are here with the team. As the
colts stubbornly maintained the lead
and hit the best pitchers Of the Ma
tionals seemingly at will. the scribes
began to say all kinds OF nice things
about them and to predict that they
will make things warm for the other
clubs In the league this season.
II thought Norfolk had good
team, Judging from her work against
Washington" said Mr. Frye. of the
Evening Star of Washington, but
Richmond far outelasses Norfolk.
The pitchers are u great surprise to
me. The Washington club has been
practicing batting hard and IL con-
cidered in excellent trim. yet you see
they can do nothing with the Rich
mond twfrlers.
Tommy Rice. OF the Washington
Times, one OF the most popular sport
Ing writer's OF to-day, was at the game
and was enthusiastic In his praise of
the Colts and their excellent show
ing against Washington. There Is
nothing the matter with this team"
said Mr.. Rice Where did you get
that pitcher. Peterson? He is good
one, and looks to me like he Will
soon make a name for himself. He
surely will II he continues this kind
of work.
You will doubtless have the best
infield In the league. judging from the
work am seeing here to-day. Your
shortstop Is a marvel and the third
baseman looks just as good. Fshould
say that sRichmond easily outclasses
Norfolk" said Mr. Rice.
Both sporting writer's agreed that
the Anal score was no indication OF
the relative strength Of the Washing
ton and Richmond teams The SCORE
was q tie, to 4. up to the ninth In
ming. The ten runs secured by wash
tngton were not due to any fault OF
the team but to the twiriing entirely,
nine OF the runs being earned.
E1bcrfoad Likes Baker.
Norman Elberfeld. the third sacker
Of the Nationals. 10 most favorably
impressed with Charley Baker, the
new short faeider of the locals. In a
talk with Manager Lawior Monday
IlOtHtHB k1lDcAAtta 1thtc0 tAlot uc sAA0
q shortstop for Richmond who would
be u sensation and would probably
outclass any other In the league. Man.
aver Lawlor said: t"Wait until you see
our man work. and II yours IN bet
ter man I win talk to you about
him."
Monday night Manager Lawlor
againat saw Elberfeld. who said at
once: sLawicr, you don't want my
shortstop. You already have mar
vel and can offAr you nothing Hike
him."
Baker has played star game In
every contest with the locals He APP
peared 70 particular advantage against
the rhiladeiphia Nationals, having
only few chances against tho WASH
ington team In Mondays game, but
handing them we'll. He had HIS aye
on the bail best Monday, and II is
expected that his batting viii pick up
materially ~ he RECEIVERS from his
recent sickness.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29
Sees
An old FRIEND
Visits Court of Justice John
Crutchfield and They Discuss
Old Times.
THE SAME CHARACTERS
But Little Change Has Taken
Place in Either Ball Player
or Justice in Years.
THE SAME CHARACTERS

Way back yonder In the days OF
long ago Justice John Jeter Crutch-
field. he who for 80 many years has
been presiding over police court. was
baseball fan than whom there was
none greater. He had q specially
built little chair and he used to pus
IL out In left field near the bleachers
and yell until he was tired every time
q Richmond player stole a base.
Jake Wells was playing first base
at that time and observation-disclosures
Elherfield by name. but KID" Fiber
field because the fans wanted him To
be the candy kid"--was at the third
sack. Norman WAS q scrapper then
as he has always been since.
Every morning the ball players
would come down to the police court
and listen to what Justice Crutchfeld
had to say about them. And Justice
John never overlooked an opportunity
to tease all of them.
But that was years ago. Elberfeld
went to New 7 erk. Jake Wells became
q theatrical man, Jack Chesbro hied
himself to the majors and Al Ortiz
couldn't see enough money In tho
brush leagues to prevent him from
leaving.
Year after year. however. these for
mcr Richmonders would come to the
city. Richmond has always been one
Of the places in which the spring
practice Is held.
In police court Monday there was
no more attentive spectator than the
same little Norman Elberfield. He
sat directly behind Mr.. Thomas Rice.
sporting editor OF the washington
Times. and who is . novice In police
court
Justice Crutchfield prolonged the
= n a
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29
WILL CONTINUE
WRESTLING BOUTS
Big Match Scheduled for April 4
to Be Held in Audi
torium.
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FIRST MEETING OF MEN
Joe Turner and Care Achmed
Have Never Before Met on
the Mat.
FIRST MEETING OF MEN

The finish wrestling match between
loo T.,rrar cnsrnson prtddlev,ei1ht
.a -
oh NaneFle@' AaAo SAs1o AoAus sAs
Turk. who claims the cnampfonsnip
OF four countries will be held IN the
city auditorium ut the corner OF Lin
den and Cary streets on the night OF
been made by Major PRICE, OF the
First regiment, and Lieutenant A. -.
Cousins. manager OF athletics for the
soldiers.
Regardless Of several worries TO the
contrary, these two wrestlers have
never met and the local followers OF
the sport are promised a live ex-
hibition that will probably oufciass
anything OF the Kind ever witnessed
In Richmond The Turk u -eager 1of
q trial for Turner's title and whea.
here just before tbs recent match
between Turner and Schultz, the Nor
folk wrestler, Achmed said that Tur-
ner would be easy Tor him ana that
Ii would be simply murder for them
to meet
Throw Achnfen hAiiae.
1t has been stated that Turner
threw the Turk In recent match 10
the wresticrF have never yet come
together. The man thrown by Tur-
ner In Charlotte several days ago was
Achmed Halle, a much smaller man
than Care Achmed. the Turk who
lie to meet Turner here. A letter re-
Gently received from Turner says
Halle advises him that Achmed 10
q very powerful and scientific wrest-
Ter and that he will put UP a hard
fight. Halle says that the other Turk
is much stronger man and better
wrestler than himself.
Held I'm Auditorium.
IL has been practically decided that
the match will be held in the city
auditorium. A meeting OF the grounds
and building committee OF the city
council has been called for Wednes-
day night when the matter will be
definitely decided. It has become
necessary to have II In some place
other than the armory on account OF
the position Inspector Beck, has as
sun,ed against the regiment II In
claimed that he In nnduiy Exercising
himself simply for the purpose OF
thwarting the officers Of the regiment
In their desire to have the match In
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29
DUAL TRACK MEET
WON BY 4. & N.

Especial to The Richmond virginian. j
RALEIGH. ~. CT March 2s.-In
tho, track meet hefe yesterday be-
tween auilford College. OF Greene
boro. and the Agricultural and Me-
ohanical College OF this city. Guilford
was badly outolassed. Out Of total
OF III points, the local college won
~,
=. The State record FOR i half mile
was broken BY Bowditoh. A. and NJ.
whose time was two minutes. ten
ard one-fifth seconds, The former
record was TWO minutes. twalvs SEQ
0nds,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29
A. q N. DEFEATo WAKE
FOREST m POOR GAME.

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
RALEIGH. N. c.. March ae.---Ths
State Agricultural and Mechanical Col
iegA yesterday defeated the Wake For-
ct College baseball team IN slow and
iistaess game =
Both pitchers were fopnd sasily ana
Arruro wAre moro numerous than runs.
A &Ae end Of the game the score
stood 70 !. with the odds with A. 4
N.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29
FIRM HAS THE RIeHT
TO FURNISH SUPPLIES
Subj Committee Satisfied That Mn
Richards Has No Interest
in e. w. Evans & Co. A 4

At the next full meeting Of thN
council committee on relief OF tl4
poor the special subcommittee urde1~S
ed to investigate the Richards Hirnolk~|
breg controversy regarding Mr.. RleA@s
ards alleged interest In a wholeeq16'
firm which Ii dealing with He e1&
viii report that Councilman RichAx4
has violated no law. while the Mx11
In question. Messra- r.. w. Evans
Co, will be- authorized to take 4IE
equal stand with all other nrns 1
abiding on city contracts Nh
AFTER hearing all the evidences
Attorney Pollard. who has been 90
I'M by the conmtttee. stated thAf IN
Ing contrary to law had bean G<
andNt was his opinion that thu ~
ducs frm had perfect right "a [
to the city.
The subcommittee took M anS
action regarding the payment r.
bin for $3.50 due MessrA Hvana
but delayed all action until
port could be Submitted to ~
miftee ~ 1 whole. ssSs ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29
JAMESp6WN MEET
BEGINS ON FRIDAY

NORFOLK, VA March ss.---Msa-
eg1r Bob Levy predicts that there will
be over 5000 horse snthusiasts<in the
Jainestown Jockey Club enclosure
when the bugie calls the horses ID the
post Tor the FIRST race at o'clock FRI
day afternoon.
A. race-track manager Mr.. Levy
has proven himself q past master.
with him hiGA-eIass racing Ii tJe slo-
I'm, WhteA y amnis evidannnd b. thA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29
WILL RENVsT
CATCHER
------------------ is & 3 i 4
National Commission ExpecfsS
Take Action Next
Week. ss9!|
-------------- 4
BAN JOHNSON UBJE(11 &
President of American League R6
fuses to Sign Name to u
Report.
BAN JOHNSON UBJEgI

EXCELSIOR SPRINGS, MO-, MqtoUN
29---Catcner John q. klIng, t0rmef3y5
a member OF the Chicago Natton&f4
League baseball Club, viii be penAif1&
ed, but reinstated into organized baN4@
ball some time during the next wA&kSS
but it will not be with the conesrlt 6<
Is. h. Johnson. president Of tlx1&
The report OF the findings III th4N
King case will be signed by Carry
Hermann, chairman OF the NattOu&kS
Baseball Commission, and by TholsNs
j. Lynch. president of the NationN
League, who. with Johnson, compc1;
the commission II ss
For the good of organized hAn1
bali President johnson will not Sub
nit minority report along with thAa
findings OF Hermann and Lynch, but
he has decided opinions regardinGs
kings desertion of the game faut
ytsaFT However, aB Lynch rs HGW
man in office, johnson believes that
IL would only harm the nation&f9
pastime to discuss the Nationnt
Leagues presidents action, which III
an error, in the opinion of John~
son.
President JOHNSON, Who Is fak1HE
the baths, requested that ais MAINS
be removed from the report Of the
commission on the King case, ard
his view of the affair. q s77-;s ~
Believes Mistake Has Been MAIDS.
/ believe mistake has been made
by the commission, he said In die
GUESSING his action, but shall otter
no criticism OF the work OF Measrn&
Lynch and Hermann. They COM
stitute the majority. Whatever They
decided must stand, regardless 0f
anything / might say.
1t Is for the best that I refuAl14
silent, especially In connection with
the conytcSens OF President Lynch.
He is a new man in baseball ! hAvN
no desire to speak harshly OF aAx
error he may make at the begtnnin1s
OF his administration NH
AT no time since the King onx<
came to our attention have II he4G
able to agree with the other mo1r
eers OF the commission. I hefd 01fE
all along for infiicting more s@v4(
penalty than they were willing 9E
agree TO. We had several rnSotin1
and soon 1t became apparent thx& M
would never see the evidence Id 4NTs
same light as they ssS]
Finally the other members Of fn&
commission were about to reach on
agreement on what they considered IA
rust penalty. Their idea did not cil*
incide with mine, but informed the1
that they might retHrn+ majority -
port and / would remain silent s3s
learned to-day that my name h9M
been affixed to the official report IN
| the prpcee dings or the inyestaE2ftoU9
and ! Immediately took steps to rk&&
vent the publication OF the repT&E
in this manner. was willing 1o
let the case pass without subnrittt1
a minority report. but I could MGl
stand fdfy by and psrmit the ~
my name In such q manner - t9
make II aUpear that Waa A6f{Eo6F
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29
YaIe captainsNVnl Recover.

NEW HAVEN, CONN, March 81
Word was received here yesterday that
the injury to Stephen Phiibin, captain
and catcher OF the Yale baseball team.
sustained at Atlantic City last Satur-
day. was not as severe az at first re-
ported. and that instead of a broken
ankle he has emily a disloeatien. 1t Is
expected, thsrefore. that he win be back
in the game In the middle Of the sea-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29

,Ohasaln1 l.-S INT by pieched baiis--
Titman and 4ilAn. struck 0ut-By
Peterson. 81 BY waymank. !, ~ Rev
ellie. 2: ~ GrAys 4; ~ 0bsriln. 4.
TINS Of sAsna, hours, umptpe.
Hasvy As4ss A1l1ndAnnA As1oe,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29
Lynch Would Nos Talk.

NEW YORK. March 29.-Pre1tdeuo.
Lynch. OF the National League. de-
clined tonight to discuss the Killing
case or to comment on Ban JohnsonIN
remarks. Baseball men in New York
regard the American League prs4~s
mai announcement that king NaAl
to be reinstated. with possible penal
ties. was not to be made until FRI
day next Furthermore, IL II n0E
quite clear why Johnson's nal40
should have been affixed to the md
ings at all. inasrnuch a. he u IN
derstood to have dissented from III
majority opinion throughout.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29

made himself fayorite by his twirl-
Ing against Washington In Mondays
game, was secured from Lave Cross
OF the Greenyiile team. During the
early part OF last season Peterson
was playing In the Atlantic League
and went from there to Greenytlle.
This year the Greenvflle club was
unable to meet the twirler's terms
and he came tc Richmond with the
understanding. however, that II he
was not wanted here, Lave Cross was
10 have first chance at him. Cross
says he In a conner and was more
than sorry that he could not keep the
twtrler.
cool at all times. particularly In q
pinch. He fooled the Washington
batsmen by mixing high waste balls
and low strikes, his control being al
most perfect At all times. During the
four innings he twirled In Mondays
game he was found for only three safe
hits and one run, which was not
earned. >vs,3ss ~
DOC" Resisting, one Of. the WASH
ington twirfers, IL tit With tonstiitis
at the Hotel Richmond and may not
participate in = game for some time.
Retailing II q well known veteran
twirler and has saved the day for
Washington on numerous occasions.
He would be used against the Colts
Tuesday were he At to work.
Twfrler jackson. OF the locals, was
hit In the arm while at practice Mon
day and II WIS at first thought he
would be out OF the game for several
days He warmed up nicely In the
afternoon, however. and will be used
for several innings In Tuesdays game.
Catcher Irvine II one Of the '.finds''
Of the season and 1t 10 freely predicted
that he viii not be long In minor COM
pany. Besides being an excellent
catcher. he pegs them to second as
strongly and accurately a. the best
Of them and his stick work Ia a great
feature OF his usefulness, He went to
bat twice In Mondays game, the first
time sending slashing liner to George
Mcbride and the next time up he
drove a screeching triple to right field,
scoring Brown. who had reached first
on q single.
and favorahly impressed all who raw
his work In Mondays game. OnS
good clean single and three assists
with no errors. Ia the record Of the
little short fielder In the game with
the Nationals.
waymAck had speed and curves In
Mondays game and favorably inl-
pressed the visiting sporting writer's
OF the Warrington papers. He could
not yet them over, however, and was
found for only two safe ones.
Gurley Brown again made a good
record. hit the ball every time up,
secured one olean single. and hac
three put outs and three assists to his
credit, without error.
ElberfisId. the "Tobasco Kid" did
not show up particularly we'll. Els
triple In the ninth was about the only
thing he did OF any Importance.
Gahy Street seems to be In excellent
form this season, but did not have
an opportunity TO show any of his
star plays in Mondays game. He se.
cured clean douh4 In the ninth,
The peculiar stl6 OF delivery used
by Bob Groom IL amusing to local
fans who have not seen him before.
If they could sec the lanky. twirlur
with two men on base and ny Coob
ct the bat they would be still further
surprised. H6 seemingly does not
extend himself until he Ii up aEa inst
the Detroit team when he II lays
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29
CLUSTER SPRINGS ACADEMY
WINS ANOTHER GAME

Especial to The Richmond yirginian.)
CLUSTER SPRINGS, VA. March
2Ss--~In the third game on the horne
grounds the Virginia Christian College
team, Of Lynchburg crossed bats with
Cluster Springs Acedemy. The game
resulted In victory for Christian Col
iege by score or 70 {. and Was any
body's game unttl the last inning. Both
pitchers were in good form. Haw-
thorne. for Christian College. having
slightly the better of the argument
over Whatey. for Cluster Springs. who.
however. pitched q good. heady game,
keeping hts hits well scattered. Three
fast doubles were credited to Cluster
Springs. while the work of boswell.
backstop for Cluster Springs, and the
timely hitting Of Manson were features
Of the game. Score:
Christian Colieg6 .......,.... 3 IL z
Cluster Springs Academy -. I 4 s
Umpire-Mr. Branch Lawson. OF
South Boston
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29
SECOND CAME
WITH NATIONALS
Colts Win Try to Get Another
Lead, and Make Thing In
teresting.
PETERSON GOOD TWIRLER
Performance of New Man Against
Majors Creates Sen
sation.
PETERSON GOOD TwIRLER

Manager Lawlor's. Colts meet the
Washington Senators again Tuesday
at the Broad-Street Park for the Sec
ond Of their series OF two games. In
view of the big scare thrown into
the Washington team by the C~its
In their first game, 1t may be expected
mat Mondays crowd OF about six
thousand fans will be considerably
argumented, all coming In the hopes
of seeing repition OF the perfor-
nance OF the locals In the early part
of the first game.
Manager McAleer used the best 81
his available twiriers Monday and
there Ia question who he will put
In against the Colts for Tuesday $
game. He may put in either Gray OF
Groom ugafn and see how they with
go in their second trial against the
locals. Both are star twtriers, but the
Colts landed on them before they got
going properly. Washington will use
practically the same line UP In Tues
days game, they had their best mel.
in the field Monday with the excep-
,aton OF their star twirier. Walter
johnson, who Is not here with the
squad.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29

NEW YORK. March a9.-President
Lynch. Of the National League. yester-
day made public the following con-
tracts and releases,
Contracts--With Chicago. James r.
Sheckard: with Cincinnati, Frank B..
Egan, Frank Hosp: with Pittsburg.
Fred G. Clarke 0910-1s1D. Samuel w.
Frock. John Fl. Wagner.
Reieaaes-By Brooklyn to Lynn (New
England League). 8. s. Fletcher: by
Chicago to- Lincoln (western League.
Levi Knapp. G. r. Willis: by New
York to Kansas City american Asso-
ciation), william Cranston.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29

Colts Line Up for Game.

Manager Lawior will use Archer.
Brooks and Jackson in the box against
Washington in Tuesdays game. ALI of
these twtrlers are In good form and
are expected to make a good showing
against the visttorA. Landgraff. who
was out OF the game Monday on ac~
count of sickness, will be at second
base to-day, Brown viii again be at
third. Baker at shertstop and Irvine
will again be at the receiving end in
the early innings
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29

ElberfieId, the ''Tobasc0 Kid" did
not show up particularly well. Els
triple In the ninth was about the only
thing he did OF any importance.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29

Manager Lavior is not able to do
his best work now either in the field
or on the bases. He is suffering from
torn Tfgament In the lett leg and
Is taking things quietly until the in
jury mends.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29

The peculiar stlf6 OF delivery used
by Bob Groom vlZs amusing to local
fans who have not seen him before.
II they could see the lanky. twirlar
with two men ON base and ny Coob
ct the bat they would be still further
surprised. He seemingly does not
extend himself until he Ii up AGAINST
good and also effective
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1910-03-29

Gurley Brown again made good
record. hit the ball every time up.
secured one clean single. and haO
three put outs and three assists to his
credit, without error,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-08-18
TR|ALlW|LL PROCEED IN
CHICAGO DECLARES WAYMAN

Chicago, Aug. 1S.-Despite dfscios-
ure of wholesale attempts to investi-
gate veniremen in the case of Lee
oNeil Browne by agents acting for
parties not named In court. States At
torney Wayman declared last night the
trial will proceed in Chicago.
Thirty-six members Of the panel who
reported yesterday were dismissed,
leaving thirty-three to be examined as
to their qualifications for jury serv-
ice. None passed the examination and
another panel was subpoenaed to re-
port today
Judge Kersten declared further in.
vestigation Of the alleged attempts to
influence veniremen is up to the
states attorney The latter declared
that he is trying to secure the names
Of the investigators from whom he
says he hopes to learn the names Of
their employers.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1910-08-18
PAY NO HEED TO
BOAST OF COWARD
Lonsworth Declares He viii Oppose
Reelection Of Cannon for Speaker
Of the House.
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
Beverly, Mass. Aug. 1S.-Rehecting
the views Of the administration, it is
generally believed. Representative
Nicholas Longworth of Ohio today
gave out statement, In which he says
he will never support Cannon again
and he does not believe Cannon ever
can be reelected speaker of the house.
This is regarded as the actual begin
ming of the real fight on Cannon
Danville, ILL.,, Aug. 1S.-Joseph G.
ICannon. when shown the Beverly dis
patch, declined to answer any state
ment which Longworth made until he
Isees it, 1t Is time enough, said the
speaker, for me to answer the presi-
dent Of the United States. II he has
any statement to make touching on
the republicanism Of the speaker Of
the house, when he makes that state
ment under his own hand. will not
fight windmills filled by breeze blown
from the lungs Of political or personal
enemies or towards"
Beverly, Mass, Aug 1S.--Longworth
says; Since Cannon has. in his
speeches so far in the campaign. and
in his recent declarations, made the
candidacy for speakership an issue. ]
for one do not propose to dodge that
issue. shall oppose Cannon's elec-
tion as speaker and shall do SO in a
manner that consider proper and
effective in the settlement of the con-
troyersies in my party, namely. in the
republican caucus. am absolutely
convinced that il there is a full at
tendance at the republican caueusS5sir.
Cannon cannot be again elected
speaker"
Longworth declared the statement
was made on MY own responsibility
and ON the suggestion of no one else" :"
The fact that the statement was
given out following d conference yes
terday at the presidents summer
house is taken here as indication chat
President Taft as well as Vice Presi.
dent Sherman are behind the move
ment to eliminate Cannon