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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
BECKENDORF HAS
DISAPPEARED
Catcher Detroit Released To Buffalo
Cannot Be Found BY Either
Club and Mystery Starts.

For more than a week the Detroit
and Buffalo clubs have been endeav'
oring in vain TO get track OF Catcher
Henry Beckerdorf. who dropped out
OF sight more than two weeks ago
and has since then been released by
the Tigers TO the Bison club.
Beckendorf has disappeared as
completely as II wiped of the earth.
The fact that, on his departure from
Detroit, he drew 5000 advance money
lends strength TO the possibility that
something may have happened TO
him.
Beckendorf left the Detroit club
when his release was informally de-
cided on. claiming that he had been
called To New York by the death OF
his wife's mother. On this excuse he
touched Manager jennings for the
5000. An attempt was made by the
Detroit club TO notify him by wire OF
his release to Buffalo, but he had left
his former address In New York and
could not be found. Manager Stall
lings, OF Buffalo. then instituted a
search among Beckendorfs usual
haunts in New York, but none OF his
old cronies had seen or heard OF him.
II Is known that Beckendorf took
his relegation TO the minors very
hard He had. for the first time since
his joining the Detroit club three
years ago. worked himself down 20
playing weight In the south and be
lieved until the return of the cluo
that he had chance to beat out
catcher on the club.
Sometime before his departure.
however, he was told by the Detroit
management that he had had his
chance last year, when loaned TO
Washington, and had failed TO make
good He was I'm a reckless mood
shortly after and told Times repro
sentative that he would never allow
the Detroit club TO send him to any
minor league club. while retaining an
option on his services.
They can release me to any club
they choose" said he, "but | shall
never go. IL they try to hold title to
me-"
President Navin OF the Detroi. cluh
admits that the Buffalo deal was OF
the optional character, but says that
II involved no sacrifice in salary by
the player He also points 70 the
example OF Jimmie Archer whom the
Tigers released to the same clue hut
who took his medicine and go; eacR
again into fast company.
"Beckendorf had his chance. He
looked like the most promising catch
e. in the minor leagues when we go
him" added the local president He
failed TO take care OF himself anc
always overweighted until this
spring, but by that time II was toe
late"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
SAoyt Lengths

The Detroit Matinee club f. due TO
open Its season Thursday. Entries have
been reopened.
-
The rebeilfous members of the Three
i league who are contemplating the
hooking OF Decatur with loaned play
ere and the holding of a schedule of
exhlbftfon games, have been warned
oX the National Commission to desist.
e Pref Ccrnan, the swiInming instruct
D. will be back at the Y. NJ c. A. May
lev. Homer N. Henderson L. alleged
20 have left q st. Louis church 20 ac-
coDf the passionate of the First United
PreGbytsrian church OF Detroit. be
cnu8e the Michigan town has so much
better baseball Other and more for
chile reasons were also given. now
~ -
TIE South Michigan season open. to-
day with the usual local Festivities.
-
mfchfEsn is talking OF aboIIshinu
concerted roofing at baseball game =
Might az well abolish the games, fol
nobody viii care 10 see them.
Harry Lewis meets Leo Houek n
Paris Tonight
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
CONNIE ADMITS
TIGERS STRENGTH
Thinks Jennings Men 80 Per Cent
Stronger Than Last Year and
Has His Fears.

NEW YORK, May S-Connie Mack
who is in town, with his worlds
champion Athletics, says that Detroit
is 80 per cent stronger this year than
last year, and is going to be hard
team to beat.
If II was some weak team that,
playing way ahead OF its true form,
had jumped to the front as Detroit
has, wouldn't be a bit afraid. But
Detroit presents a different PROPOSE
ton. don't believe the Tigers
have been playing ahead OF their
game. The other clubs will have to
get better and not rely on a slump by
the Tigers, If the latter are TO be
overhauled."
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
lons.d5tan(s Orders
for This fldRayu

President Andrews, Of the Iookouts,
Is entitled to the pie, pastry, buns,
confectionery and all the scenery and
side dishes for pulling an absolutely
new and original one In baseball.
II there ever was a Grab II is
President Andrews. The other day he
visited the detail in Chattanooga
when the team was playing out OF
town. Chattanooga was getting the
worst of it. The pitcher was being
hit hard and often. Finally Andrews
couldn't stand 1t any longer. Rushing
to the nearby telegraph Office he sent
Manager Billy Smith a message. II
read:
II think you had better put in an
9th pitcher Now, what dye know
about that?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
More Money Demanded.

CHICAGO, May 3.-The matter OF
a return match between Johnny Cou-
Ion and Harry Forbes is still unset
tied today. following a visit OF two
hght promoters from Fort Wayne,
Ind, here yesterday. The promoters
wanted the battle for May 20, when
the Elks OF Indiana will assemble IN
Fort Wayne, but the inducements or
fered did not satisfy either fghter
and the proposed bout fell through.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
Dummy Maxon a Frost.

NEW YORK, May Friends OF
Dummy Maxon. who came here from
Michigan with a good reputation, are
making excuses for him today follow
ing his miserable showing with An
dy Morris, OF Boston, last night. The
bout was fast and furiously fought for
two rounds, but. as the third open
ed Morris drove Dummy around the
ring with a series OF hard punches
and had him all but out when the ref
cree interfered. MaIon's right hand,
II was said today. was injured in Sat
urday nights bout and he could not
use IL TO advantage.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
CrabtreeS Revoke Old
NutbOy's Pension Pledge
Boston Post.)


John p. Mcdonald, on Dorchester 5
prominent horsemen, has purchased
Nutboy, 2:07 IA, the trotting gelding
that won for Jack Crabtree, brother
OF Lolita Crabtree, $4,000 in one sea
son, and will trot him this summer on
the Dorchester half-mile track.
Nutboy won everything on the
Grand circuit few years ago. cap
turing with other stake events the
Massachusetts, at Readville, and the
Pennsylvania at Lexington KY.
The disposal of the noted trotter
comes as great surprise TO local
horsemen. as 1t was generally be-
lieved the Crabtree family would not
part with the horse that won for
them more money than any other
horse they ever sent out II was due
to the gelding to be pensioned, but
Mcdonald wanted the horse, and Of
fered a price satisfactory to all con-
cerned. ..
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
TIGER INFIELD NOW DOES ITS
PART; HOSTILE SOUTHPAWS HIDE

ball. The result OF the game. while
IL kept the Gothamites in second place
with an improved standing. was TO
the great delight OF the Tigers, who
don't care what other team gets a
boost by licking the worlds cham
pions.
The Philadelphia sport writer's are
whistling manfully TO keep up cour'
age, and have been telling the Macks
right along that they will surely come
home from their trip in the lead, but
It will take some terrific ball 10 &C
complish the feat. and the Tigers will
have to slump not molly TO their nor
NAL gait, but TO slip far behind
that, to make such result possible.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
Economical Auto Trio.

II used 10 be said that lots Of peo-
pie who could afford to own an auto
mobile could not afford to run one.
Such Is no longer the case among the
standard cars. DR.. j. w Bean, OF TIA
coma, Washington, recently returned
from a winter trip through California.
lie drove his Chalmers go" over
1000 miles. averaging for the entire
distance a fraction over 20 miles per
gallon OF gasoline
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
Joe Jackson Features
With 4 Hits And b0Rn0t

In addition TO featuring
Mondays combat with four
hits, Joe Jackson of the Maps
also starred with one bonmot.
reported by Bill Donovan. VINO
heard IL from the coaching
lines.
Joe and his mates were TAX
ing the field after one OF the
terrific Tiger batting rallies
and were discussing the situat'
ion. AS Joe neared his position
In center field. he turned his
cap around with the visor 10
the rear,
Lets be fremen," quoth he.
then we may be able TO put
them out,"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
Defenders Issue CHALLENGE.

The Erskine Tigers. who changed
their name to the Defenders, defeat
ed the Illinois Stars by the score
OF % TO II. The feature OF the game
was the pitching OF J. Kunna, the hit
ting of J. Wandrie and the catching
of Il. Clinton. The Defenders would
like to hear from any 13 or 14-year-
old teams for games. Address, j.
Wandrie. No. $50 Erskine-st.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03

OF the very early part OF the season
may be recalled
One OF the Tiger stars has a very
close friend in one OF the colt pitchers
whom he has known intimately for
many years. The pair has developed
an intimacy which ties OF nativity
have naturally strengthened. Some
body quoted the veteran as stating
that his preference among the young
pitchers was one other than his pal.
Surprise was expressed by a bystand-
er who knew of the stars friendship
for the other pitcher.
Now don't go wrong about the sit
uation," interpolated President Navin.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
Moore Beats Redmond.

BOSTON. May 3.-The stock OF
Jack Redmond. the Milwaukee boxer
whom Ad. Wolgast declared one of
the toughest men he ever met, took a
decided slump today following the
thrashing he was given here last
night by Pal Moore. Moore won every
round OF the battle save the eighth
when he was resting up from the ex-
ertion Of hitting Redmond so often.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
CHICAGO AFTER SPEEDWAY.
II IL Said Money Has Been Raised
To Finance the Project.

CHICAGO, May 3.-That Chicago
may have an automobile speedway,
which will make the indianapolis
course look to It's laurels, is the indi-
cation here today.
According TO the report syndicate
has been formed by automobile manu-
facturers and financiers and a track
will be built. probably within two
years. Charles NJ. Hayes. chairman Of
the signboard committee of the Chi
cago Motor club admitted today that
such a project was being considered.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
Exciting Polo Match Sure.

LAKEWOOD, n. j., May Both
the English challenging team and the
American defenders are rapidly
rounding into shape here as the re
suit OF their daily practice. Experts
say that the teams VIII be almost
equally matched. There Is little bet
ting, so far. with the Americans nine
to 10 favorites.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
AUTO BEATEN IN RECORD
STRUGGLE BY MOTORBIKE

An interesting comparison OF
automobile and motorcycling
records is possible through the
performance of DeRosier and
Tetzlaff on the same track-the
motordrome at Playa del Rey--
recently. DeRosier rode a mo-
torcycle and Tetzlaff drove an
automobile.
twenty-five miles were COW
erred the automobile IN
1922 rs, DeRosier's record on
the same track for that mileage
being 17:44 30. For fifty miles
the automobile record was
36:35 As, this distance being
credited to the motorcycle in
35:41 As. The automobile went
20 miles In $3.50 10, while the
Motorcycle covered that dis
lance In 50:17 as.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
Chicago *. O." Gets Match.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-. May 3.-The
Robidoux Athletic club here today
announced articles had been signed
for fifteenround bout between Chit
cago Knockout" Brown and Billy
Grupp of ST. Louis. on May 8. The ar
ticles require n weight Of l54 pounds
at three y. N. the day Of the battle.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
PAPKE AND SULLIVAN.
American To Meet English Champion
Mlddleweiaht Derby Day.

LONDON, May 3.-Hugh Mcintosh
has arranged for a twentyround fight
between Billy Papke. the American
middleweight and Jim. Sullivan. the
English champion, for, Derby week,
for the middleweight championship
OF England
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
DILLON KEEPS BUSY.
Indianapolis Middieweight Has Been
Battling Regularly In 1911.

INDIANAPOLIS, md, May o.
Jack Dillon, just at present lndianas
most sensational offering in pugilis-
tic way, is fighting an average OF
battle a week and has been doing this
since the first OF the year. When
Dillon finishes with Tony Caponi, in
Winnipeg, on May 10, 1t will have
marked his nineteenth fight since
Ian. /. Jack Is billed to fight Bob
MONA. I'm this city, tomorrow night.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
Round and Halt Hogan Again.

NEW YORK, May 3.-Reconsidering
his determination to go back to work
as a plumber, "One Round Hogan
has been matched TO meet the winner
Of the Knockout Brown-Tommy Muir
ply meet next week. He Is also to be
given a chance at Pal Moore before
a local club the later part OF the
month
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
Had a Grand Outfit.

That Maine correspondent who said
that Jack Coombs had lost thirty
five pounds and was Ill with malaria
used a 1911 model 14-inch bamboo,
imported from China. and two drains
OF selected Xxx yen.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
TIGERS HAVE THEM ALL
ALARMED OVER RUSH

II seems TO be hopeless that
those western clubs can ever
slow down that fast-going II
ger team OF Detroit, and IL Is
10 days before our eastern
teams will get a chance to dull
their claws Rarely has such
start been UNDERWRITING
ton Star.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
NAVY WRESTLERs MEET.
They Have Chased Each other All
Over the World Until Now.

BOSTON, May 3.--After chasing
each other all over the world trying
TO get near enough to arrange a bout,
Devell, OF the battleship Virginia and
Sullivan of the Rhode Island, will
now meet here tonight to settle the
heavyweight wrestling championship
OF the United States Navy.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
Attention Mr.. Rurnsl

Will Detective Burns kindly obhge
and kidnap Detroit? We Philadel-
phians can prove that they dynamit-
ed the American league three times
PHILADELPHIA North American.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
Jackie Fred Champ Dead.

ROCKFORD. Ill. May Sired
Champ, a British sailor during the
Crimean war. and one OF the men
chosen by Lord Weld to man the rae
ing yacht Alarm, which was defeated
by the America for the cup In 1851, is
dead here today.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
He Is shod Now.

We knew II would come some day.
Busher, pitcher, has joined the viii
-mlngton Tri-state league club. II is
said that he gave Pete rH5stty an uwT
full battle when they first put shoes
on him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03

THAT man has just one idea in mind
and that is the success OF the ball
club. He may like the other pitcher
personally. but on the field II isn't a
question of personal liking at all with
him. It's merely the question as to
which one OF that stan can pitch the
best ball"
AS usual, the president spoke wise
ly and true.
While the Tigers were hanging IL
on the Browns. the boy at the score
board hanging out the returns from
New York where the Highlanders and
Athletics were battling TO the death
with Ford and Bender pitching great
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
Up to Bugs Raymond

Giants new park will cost all the
way from $780, 900 to 100000 ac-
cording TO estimates in New York pa
pers Probably this way: 100000 II
Bugs Raymond sticks; 100000 II he
falls
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
HAWAIIAN SWIMMERS.
They Are Coming To Test Mettle Of
New York Human Fish.

NEW YORK, May "A team of
crack Hawaiian swimmers will reach
here in July and will be matched
against the cracks of the New York
select the contenders, will be held az
Athletic club. Elimination contests 10
Honolulu on June IL.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
Sheridan to Meet Goodman.

CHICAGO. May mickey Shen-
dan and Danny Goodman, two Of the
most popular local lightweights. have
been matched 10 fight before the Ma
tional Athletic club at Kenosha, Wis,
MAY 10.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03

hits EstSnbans pelahanty Double
plays-Stephens. Newman and Stepht
ems. Hit by pitcher-By Mullin, Aus
tin. Struck out-By Mullin tAustln,
Murray. Newman 2. Bailey, Criss). py
Bailey (Stanage) Left on bases
ST Louis. 10; Detroit. IL Time
hours and 10 minutes Umpires-Fer-
rine and sheridan.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
Terry Turner's Ailment.

Terry Turner is laid up with the
grippe. contracted from lying on the
ground in Chicago, lodging curve
balls.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
Biggest Trout Of Season.

This Is the trout season. sure enough
Talk about catches, why Reading Tri.
staters have Trout behind the bat
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
The ward-Johnson Incl ca.e q. ON

at New York The cause was an article
appearing In the Times under the sig
nature OF TIP Wright, In which John
ing way Regarding thn-New- Yorker.
who was then candidate for the
presidency OF the National league
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
The Big League Races AT a Glance
AMERICAN.

y..terasy's Results.
Detroit Z, 81. Louis l.
New York 4. Philadelphia 4.
Washington Z, Boston o.
chlcaEo-c cleveland, rain.
Tsa.y's Games.
o>>roit st st Louis
C&Ion1o az Cleveland.
I<|1nIe1Dhia a. New York
Washington "a Boston
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03

Bob Printing Done Right. Times
prIntfnn CO.. No, 10 John h st Call
Main 1898. or City t2sS.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
NATIONAL.
STANDING.
Yesterday. Results.

Philadelphia 6, Boston g.
New York 5, Brooklyn A.
Chicago-Pittsburg. postponed.
st. Louis-Cincinnati (no game SEIZED
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
There vas a Wise follow namet

Wing.
Who took his vacation in spring;
Said he 20 himself:
"Ill not eat OF the shelf:
I'll avoid all this housekeeping
thing
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03
Today,s Games

Boston At Philadelphia.
New York at Brooklyn.
81 Louis at Pittsburg.
Cincinnati at Chicage.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1911-05-03

In this connection a little anecdots
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1911-09-01
MAY SETTLE LINE DISPUTE
Boundary Commissions from Wis.
consin and Minnesota Take a
Trip on Lake Pepin.

Madison.--The special committees
of the Wisconsin and Minnesota leg
islatures appointed to recommend A
settlement of the boundary line dis
pute between the two states have met
at Red Wing, Mimi, and proceeded
down the river to view the territory
in dispute at Lake Pepin and later
go to Duluth and look over the ter
ritory in controversy at St. Louis
river. The prospects are that the
committees of the two states will
reach an amicable agreement. If an
agreement is reached, the boundary
suit now pending in the United States
Supreme court at Washington viii
be dropped Wisconsin claims that
its boundary runs to the middle Of
the main channel of Lake Pepin and
to the middle of the stream in ST.
Louis river. Minnesota claims to the
middle of Lake Pepin and to the
middle of the main channel in the
st. Louis river, as it was before be-
ing diverted by river Improvements.
Fishery rights are the principal mat
tiers involved in the Lake Pepin SIT
uation. Revenues from taxation of
property are involved in the dispute
at the st. Louis river.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1911-09-01
TRlmBLE is CHIEF
ILLINOIS MAN ELECTED HEAD or
c. A. r. AT ROCHESTER
Choice Made Unanimous by Veterans
Los Angeles Selected as Place
Z for Next Encampmcnt

Rochester. N Y.-Harvey M Trim
bic OF Princeton. H., was unanimous
ly elected commander in CHIEF OF the
Grand Army OF the Republic when
Col. John McElroy OF Washington, his
opponent. ended bitter contest by
Withdrawing from the race On mo-
ton of Colonel McElroy the adjutant-
general cast one vote for Mr. Trimble
On recommendation of the commit
tee on resolutions, the encampment
indorsed the Sherwood pension bill.
which Democratic Leader Underwood
has promised congress will pass at
the forthcoming session. but the in
dorsement carries the proyiso that
the bill be made to conform as close
ly as possible to the Sullowsy bill.
which was psgeonholed in congress
The Sherwood bill was favored by
Judge Trimble.
Col Nicholas Day of New York city
was elected senior vice-commander.
Commander Trimble announced
these appointments:
Adjutant general. Charles R. E.
hoSn, SniSaso' guar teTmdSteT gen
eral, Col d r. Stowits. Buffalo. n
Y, reappointed; judge advocate gem
eral. W A. Ketcham. indianapolis; as
sistant quartermaster general, ] Hem
ry Holcomb, Philadelphia
Los Angeles. Cal. was selected by
an almost unanimous vote for the
1912 encampment In general order
No 1, issued By the new commander
ln-chief. the official G. A. r head
quarters are established at Memorial
hall. Chicago.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1911-09-01
Is DEAD IN WRECK
MANY G. A. n. MEN KILLED
WHEN LEHIGH TRAIN
LEAVES RAILS.
SIXTY PERSONS ARE HURT
Disaster Occurs Near Manchester, NJ.
Y.--Most of Passengers Were Re-
turning From Veterans Meet at
Rochester-Soldier Saves Many.

Rochester, n. Y.-The Chicago. Buff
ialo & New York express on the Lee
high Valley railroad. loaded with
Grand Army men returning from the
Rochester encampment was wrecked
at Manchester Twenty-Five persons
lost their lives and 60 were injured
The disaster was caused by spreading
rails. Two engines and two cars
passed over the rails in safety. The
third and fourth cars plunged over the
bridge so feet below.
The disaster was due to spreading
.rails. The locomotives and the bag
Sage car had passed over the trestle
when the tracks gave way. A dining
car filed with passengers at luncheon
was the first to plunge headlong into
the water. Two coaches followed, one
standing on end in the water with
all its passengers hurled into a heap
which completely filed two-thirds of
the car, crushing and manning all
who were underneath.
Had it not been for the almost
miraculous presence of mind Of Vet
eran Frank J Primer, in charge OF the
u. s. Grant post. G. A. R., of Phiiadel-
phia. the nine remaining coaches
would also have plunged into the
lake. Quick as fash when he heard
the first crash Mr. Primer leaped up
and pulled the emergency brake It
brought the coaches to stop culver
ing at the edge of the shattered
trestle
Before they could reach victims in
the partially submerged dining car
rescuers were obliged to build a foot
bridge int the outlet of the lake
A scene almost unprecedented in
railroad wrecks greeted the passen-
gers who poured out OF the INDIAN
aged coaches Victims with blood
streaming from head and arm and
limb were creeping and being dragged
through the shattered glass in the
windows. only to plunge into the
water.