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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Breaks Into Verse,

Sporting Editor. The Times:
! Who will we have for a leader?
Who will the Nationals obey?
Schacfer, "Old Germany" Schaefer:
He'll make them wake up and play.
Schaefer. because he's a thinker;
Schaefer, because he oHn play;
Schaefer, because he Is in It
Up to his neck every day.
Schaefer. because he is cheerful;
Schaefer. because he is gay:
Schaefer, because he's not roasted
Whenever he MAKES a bad play.
Schaeter, because he's courageous:
Schaefer. because he has pluck;
Schaefer, because he's a winner,
And has his full share of good luck
Schaefer, because he's long-headed,
Practiced, reSourC eful and keen;
Clever and daring ard earnest,
Artful. sagacious and clean.
Schaefer. because he is nervy,
Able, adroit and astute:
Fearless and ardent and loyal,
Vigorous, bright and acute.
Schaefer, because he's facetious;
Can terrify. harass and tease;
Can fiatter, decoy and bewilder,
Schsefer, because he's a worker,
Competent. brave and sincere;
Confident, dauntless and watChful,
And sure to this task &c adhere.
Schaefer, because he Is subtle,
Ingenious, deserving and true:
Reliable, strategic, accomplished,
Popular and jocular too.
He's inipetuous, humorous and pleasing:
Ignores the few fans that will sheer,
He'll pacify knockers and Knockers,
And make them break forth with a
cheer.
He knows what 1t is to win pennants:
The Nationals will list to his voice;
Is sharr, shrewd, quick, jealous, and
forceful-
These are reasons why Dutch is the
choice. II. J. o.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
How Cobb Outguessed
"HandSome Hal" Chase

"One plav in which an unusually in
telligent player outgeneraled another
of more than Usual smartness hap
pened in a game I worked in New
York this sun mer." said Umpire Egan
recently.
Cobb was on second when Crawford
grounded to Jack Knight, who played
short. Cobb made third and Crawford
was thrown out at first
You know If a runner goes a few
strides over third Chase, by his WON
derful snap throw can get the ball
over there before he can slide back
to third safely. Cobb knew this, 50
he set a trap for Chase He turned
the bag, took a few steps and slowed
down, Chase thought he was going
back to third and pegged to Hartzell
AS Chase drew back his arm Cobb
sprang for the plate and arrived by
a great fall-awaY slide. 1t was one
heady player outguessing another and
Cobb won"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
CHIEF BENDER AND
JACK COOMBS WILL
TW|RL FOR CHAMPS
These Veterans Are Connie
Mack's Best Bets for
Worlds Series.

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 25.-Bender
and Coombs, the combination that
caused the overthrow of the Cubs in
pair of twirlers that Connie Mack will
club wins the National League pennant
this season, as appears certain at this
time. This seems to be the feeling
among the baseball fans, and even
among the players themselves. Plank
may get a chance and even Morgan.
II his good work continues, but these
are only chances in the event Of the
breakdown Of either Bender or Coombs.
The plan of Manager Mack appears
to be to go through with this great pair
Of right-handers If possible Against
the Giants he is better fortified than
his opponents. Should Mathewson or
Marquard fall down in the series the
New Workers have nothing to fall back
upon while Manager Mack still has the
call on Plank, Morgan and Krause, each
one Of whom is showing great end-of
the season form.
Connie Mack freely admits that he IL
pulling hard for the Giants to win in
the National League. The players are
also strongly favoring TIE Giants. There
are two plain reasons for this. Connie
wants revenge for the 1906 beating at
the hands Of Mc,iraw's men In the
worlds series, while the players want
the great gain in receipts that are sure
to follow a series with New York.
AS to the outcome of the series, the
Athletics can outhit any combination in
either league, have a couple of worlds
series champion pitchers who have not
a brairy combination, and
a wise manager. The Giants have two
great twir'ers, good baserunners, and 4
smart manager. The New Workers are
lacking in tie finished fielding and bat
ting OF the Quakers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Eighteen-Day Meeting
Opens at Louisville

LOUISVILLE, KY. Sept. 25.-The au-
tumn race meeting at Churchill Downs
opened today, and will continue for
eighteen days. Hundreds of horses,
including nearly all of the best that
have been seen on the American and
Canadian tracks this summer, are
stabbed at the local track. From here
the horses will go to Latonia. where
a twenty-four-day meeting will wind
up the season on the Kentucky tracks.
All the stakes for the Louisville meet
ing have been we'll filed. The feature
event of the meeting will be the four
mile Kentucky Endurance stakes, which
is set down for October Z, and will be
the first long-distance race in Kentucky
in twenty years. The event will be
worth more than 5000 to the winner.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
New Record May Be
Hung Up at Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio. Sept. 25.-The
second big race meeting to be pulled
off in Columbus within two months
opened today. to continue until Sat-
urday. The present meeting is an
Independent one arranged by the Co.
lumbus Driving Association. Over
$4,000 is to be distributed in purses
during the five days of the meeting.
The Horse Review Futurity for both
PAGERS and trotters is on the card for
the week, while there is a $4,000
stake for 2:07 PAGERS: a $4,000 stake
for 2:1l PAGERS; a $1,000 stake for
2:l2 trotters, and a large number of
class races. The program also in
cludes a free-for-all trot which will
bring out the best of the horses in
training and a grand champion pac-
ing stake. in which are entered In
dependence Boy, Evelyn W.. and sew
eral other stars.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Bill Dahlen Signs
AS Leader in 1912

PITTSBURG, Sept. 25-President Eb-
belts. of the Brooklyn National League
baseball club, today announced here
that Bad Bill Dahlen again has been
signed as manager Of the BrooKlynites
for 1912.
This settles the many rumors going
the rounds that Dahlen probably would
get his walking papers,"
1t was also announced that the fol-
lowing players have been signed to play
with the Trolley Dodgers in 1872:
Outfielder Davidson, First Baseman
Daubert, Pitchers Rucker and Ragon,
Catcher Erwin, 1nfielder Tooley, and
Outfielder Wheat
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Ohio State League
Outlook Very Dark

LIMA, Ohio. Sept 25.-Intimation has
been received here by fans from the
Columbus owners of the local Ohio
State League franchise that they will
not be behind a club in the Ohio State
next season Further information from
reliable sources forecasts an effort on
the part of the American Association
owners to break into the Central League
by a realignment of Ohio cities, with
Columbus behind the Akron franchise,
Indiana polls behind Springfield and
Toledo taking some good city for Its
Lancaster franchise. If such plans go
through the outlook for the Ohio State
is very dark, as two cities are now
left open. with Hamilton having an
nounced its retirement.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Connie Mack Once
Fired Harry Davis

Harry Davis, who is slated to man.
age the Maps next season and who has
been the right bower of Connie Mack
ever since the latter has been at the
head of a team In Philadelphia, was
once given the grand bounce by his
present boss. II was back in 1895, when
Connie was manager Of the Pittsburg
team. Mack figured that Davis was
a few points shy OF being a big league
catcher, and sent him to Minnea polls.
Since then Davis has helped Mack win
three pennaEts and a worlds champion
ship, while a fourth pennant, and, pos
sibly, a second worlds title, will soor
be the Athletics
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Send in Your Choice for
Manager

Are you interested in the choice
of a manager for the Nationals
for 1912? Have you a man in
mind. who, to your thinking,
would make an ideal leader for
the team next season?
The Times wants to know what
the real fans of Washington
think of the situation, and who,
in their estimation, would make
the proper manager for the Ma
tionals of 1912.
Name your selection, giving sue
cinct reasons for your choice,
keeping your letter within fifty
words. Address it to The
Sporting Editor, The Times.
Write NOW!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Prelim Boys Form
Union in New York

NEW YORK. Sept. c5.-Because they
say they get all the lickin' but none of
the "coin," several fighters who par
ticipate in preliminary matches at the
fight clubs announced today that they
had formed a union to boost prices, and
are going before the boxing commission
to see that they get better deal. No
scale Of prices has yet been fixed, but
the union has determined to bar all
scrappers who will enter a preliminary
for a bottle of beer and a dollar.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
CAUSE Of ASSAULT
ON EVANS CHARGED
TO CLEVELAND CLUB
Not a Policeman in Park to
Prevent Fans From
Rushing Official.

CLEVELAND. Sept. 5.-Responsibil-
ity for the attack on Umpire Billy
Evans. at the close of the Athletic
Nap game here yesterday. during
which scores of excited fans exchanged
blows with the umpire and several
players. may be found to rest with the
Cleveland club management. it was
stated here today. Although a crowd
of more than 1900 turned out to wit
ness the game, not a policeman was on
duty on the grounds, and when the
crowd swarmed upon the field it was
entirely unpatrolled.
The attack on Evans came so sud-
denly that he had to fight his way out
almost alone
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Local Writer Mentioned Possible Leader National Ball Club Nrt Yea,
Useless to Apply

NEW YORK, Sept. $3.50 many
inquiries and requests for tick
cts for the worlds series have
been sent to the National Base
ball Commission that President
Lynch, of the National League,
has issued a statement saying
1t will be useless to apply for
reservations until it is officially
decided what teams will par
ticipate. The commission will
then issue rules for the series
and fix seat prices.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Sporting Dogs Have
Innings This Week

MT. VERNON, Wash, Sept. ga
party of more than fifty sporting dog
owners and handlers from the Eastern
States, bringing with them their strings of
honor winners. has arrived here to take
part in the annual trials of the Ameri-
can Field Trials Clubs. It is the first
time that the American trials have been
held in this section of>the country and
the field trials organizations of Oregon
Washington, and British Columbia hays
Joined In preparations to make the meet
ing a big success.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Champion De Orc Is
Charged With Assault

NEW YORK. Sept. 25.-Alfred de Oro
champion pool player of the world,
was held in $500 bail in Harlem court
Yesterday charged with assaulting
Solomon Pokas. the owner of the
apartments where he lives, at 249 West
Il1th street.
The fight started over the payment
for some phone calls. Pokas said the
champion had jumped on him. De Orc
said he assaulted no one.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Crimson Coaches Are
Elated at Prospect

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, Sept. 5.-wfth
the second week Of practice at Harvard
in full ewing today, the Crimson coaches
feel elated over the 1911 prospects, The
men were put through two practices
today and came out Of the morning
work wanting more. Coach Houghton,
1t is understood. Will today begin some
chalk talks with Captain Fisher and
several others on a number of new
forward pass plays, which he thinks
will mean certain ground gamers il the
regular plays are stopped. 1t Is said
these are not exactly trick plays, but
that they cover the style of play Car
Isle has been for years springing upon
unsuspecting publics at critical points.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Elberfeld Knows Game.
Sporting Editor The Times:
He Wants Dutch
Sporting Editor, The Times:

Sporting Editor, The Times:
I just want to say a few words in
favor of Herman Schaefer as our next
manager for our bail team. Some one
has said that MI. Schaefer is too funny,
not serious enough to be a MANAGE.
Well, there is a funny side to the
Dutchman, and we all like him for l..
ever notice Dutch in a close-score
game? Did you ever hear him talking
to that infield? Did you ever hear him
saying nice things to the pitcher, in
fact, keeping the whole team on its
toes And then, when he goes on the
coaching lines, you all know we love
to see him. Lucky we are to have him,
90 lets keep him. A FAN.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
New York's Boxing
Proves Profitable

NEW YORK, Sept. 25.-With- the
Frawley boxing law in force almost a
month. practically 5000 has been paid
into the State treasury, it was announc-
ed today. The first month under the
new boxing rules ends September %
and by that time it is said the s., 900
mark for the State will have been mass
ed. OF the total turned over to the
boxing commission. $500 has come from
matches at Madison Square Garden.
the club that is about to be put out
Of the commission.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Show Opens,
To Continue Week

ST. JOSEPH. No, Sept. 23.-The an
nual interstate livestock and horse
show opened here today with upward
of l,5oO head of stock on exhibition, the
largest number in the associations his
tory. The show will continue through
the week and is expected to attract
many visitors from Kansas City,
Omaha, Denver, Chicago, Fort Worth,
ana other centers of the livestock indus
try in the West and Southwest.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Navy Yard Takes Two
From Pumping Station

The baseball championship Of the
southeast section Of Washington was
cinched yesterday b. the Navy Yard
team, which won both games Of Q
double header with the Sewage Pump
ing Station, by to and to l. The
first game took ten innings and the
last contest was called by agreement
after five and one-half innings were
played.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25

To absolutely clinch the pennant the
Giants must win nine Of their remain
ing games provided the Cubs win the
fourteen they have yet to play.
While the Giants still have some
obstacles to surmount, the American
League pennant is all but decided. To
win the coveted flag. the Athletics need
but three more victories, provided De-
troit shows a clean slate in their re-
naming games.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Because, That's All.

Frank Chance says his clubs failure
this year is because Overall wouldn't
return to the game, because Pfiester had
to be released, because Mordecai Brown
hasn't been going right, because Ruel-
bach isn't the same, and because Evers
has been out Of the game.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Has Real Interest.
Sporting Editor, The Times:

sporting EulloT, he Times:
I hereby nominate EIberfeld as the
most popular choice for manager. He
would work seriously, earnestly, and
untiringly for the team, and is the only
candidate for the place who has taken
enough real interest in the team to
make his home here. His popularity
would insure him the patience and en-
enlargement of the public until he had
time to prove his undoubted ability.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Three ComptonS PLAYING

Three Comptons are now trying out
their skill at baseball in faster COM
pary-"Jack'' Compton, of the Reds:
Compton from Saginaw, with the 81.
Louis Browns, and Compton, of the In
dianapolis team, secured from VickE
burg, In the Cotton States League.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Giants Go Through
Test This Week

NEW YORK, Sept. 5.-For the first
time since the Giants started on their
first squirt for the pennant, they lost
ground yesterday. But New York fans
are not worrying. 1t will take eight
victories for the Cubs and as many de-
feats for the Giants to change their
positions in the race. The crucial test
is likely to come this week. when the
teams clash in the Windy City.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
"Doc" White Favorite.
Sporting Editor, The Times:

sporting Editor, The Times:
VINO is going to be the next manager
OF the Nationals? Doc White is nv
favorite. He is an excellent, pitcher and
has the qualities of a good manager,
AS his home is here he would take more
interest than in other cities.
HENRY TURNER
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Schaefer Is Brainiest.
Sporting Editor, The Times:

In passing my opinion as to the next
manager for the Washingtons. l think
Herman SChaefer is the best man. He
knows the game from beginning to end
and is the brainiest man on the team
Everyone is for Schaefer, and we want
him. A FAN
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Suggests Billy Murray.

Sporting Editor, The Times:
In speaking about the managers for
the washington ball team, why not try
end get Billy Murray, former manager
for the Phillies? NJ i w
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25

Tom ORourke thinks AL Palzer his
heavyweight, is the real white hope and
he wants to match him against Jim
Flynn or Al Kaufman.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Minor League Results.
American Association

Kansas City, 5; Louisville.
Milwaukee-Columb postponed. rat,
Minneapolis, s; Toledo. 1.
First game-St. Paul, 8: Indianapolis
z. Second game--St. Paul, s; Indian,
apolis, 3.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
A Second Jennings.
Sporting Editor, The Times:

We, the people of Washington, want
Dutch Schaefer as the manager of the
Washington team. He is a second Jen-
nlngs. G. r. E.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
GR|LLO SUGGESTED
AS A MANAGER TO z
SUCCEED NJ ALEER
Sport Writer'S Name Is Lat
est to Figure in Base
" ball Gossip.
LONG A FOLLOWER
OF BASEBALL GAME
Formerly Directed American Asso-
citation and Was in Charge
!. of Toledo Nine.

Ed Grillo is the latest to be sug-
gested as manager OF the Washing
ton baseball club to succeed James r.
McAleer.
Grillo comes from Cincinnati where
he had long experience as a news
paper man and a follower of baseball
Grillo was a fellowworker with Ban
Johnson, who was formerly a Cincin-
natl sporting editor. From his posi-
uoa as newspaper man. GTillo di-
reCted the American Association as its
president, and for a period he was
manager of the Toledo CLUB in that
league.
From Cincinnati Grillo came here as
sporting editor of The Washington
Post and later shifted to The Evening
Star. where he has been for the past
two seasons.
A the time nears its end for the
fans TO send in their suggestions con-
corning the 1872 manager of the Ma
tionals. letters are pouring in in every
mail. Kid Elberfeld and Germany"
Schaefer continue to run a hot race,
in the estimation OF the fans of Wash
tngton; Both are lauded to the skies
by their admirers.
DOC" White, the White Sox south
paw, and Billy Murray, now scouting
for the Pittsburgh Pirates, are also
mentioned today, showing the indie
pendence of mind of the rooters who
watch the battles at Florida avenue.
Following are some of the letters re-
ceived today:
Elberfeld Knows Game.
Sporting Editor The Times:
In response to your request for the
fans choice OF manager for the 1872 Ma
tonals, l name Kid Elberfeld. 1 think
he has the brains and pep to make a
capable manager. Besides he knows the
game from A to Z. Yours sincerely,
Southeast. j d G
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Western League

First game-Lincoln, I; Omaha.
Second gaue-Omaha. 8: Lincoln, Q.
st. Joseph, 8; Pueblo, 2.
Denver, q; Dies MONIES, g
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25

Hugh Mcintosh is trying hard to gel
some American fighters to go to Aus.
tralia. 1t is reported that he has If.
fered Joe Jeanette $500 for three fights
In that country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
Sport Briefs.

The University of California will have
built new swimming pool for the ex-
elusive use of the women students. Mrs.
Phoebe Hearst has given $3.50 for its
construction and it Will be built near
Hearst Hall An experienced woman
swimming teacher will be in charge
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25

McCook Field, at Lawrence, Kas.. for
years the battle-ground of the Kansas
athletes, is soon to become almost
stadium. BY the opening of the football
season 300 feet of fifteen-row bleachers
will be constructed, increasing the seat
Ing capacity from 1850 to 5000. Next
year the grounds will seat 10000.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25

With John Paul Jones, Tell Berna,
Putnam and other star distance runners
In the lineup for Cornell at the Eastern
intercollegiate cross country champion
ship. the Ithaca college Is almost sure
of continuing its string Of victories. 1t
may be held near Cambridge this fall.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25

An effort Is being made to match Jim
Flynn, who recently beat Carl Morris
against Sam Langford in a ten-roIinG
bout. Langford has been offered a A.
teen weeks theatrical engagement AZ
$1,000 a week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25

Tom Dugan, a Western heavyweisbt
has arrived in New York looking co.
fight engagements He weighs ON
pounds and got his experience in scrans
in Michigan lumber camps. where he
claims to have'won twenty fights.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25

Rudie Unholtz claims he got the worst
of the decision in the recent bout with
Charley Dalton at Los Angeles.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25

When the National Association Of
Professional Baseball Leagues hold their
annual meeting in San Antonio. Tex,
November Is to IS. the features of their
at New Laredo, Mexico; an ali-day out
Ing on the gulf coast and a reception
a ball and matinee by the san Antonio
Press Club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25

John G.. Floss, vice president of the
National Brewing Association, who held
the recent championships Of that body,
in Buffalo, plans to form a national
two-man team tourney, with teams from
New York, Syracuse, Rochester, James
town, N. Y; Buffalo, Erie, Cleveland,
Detroit, Cincinnati and Chicago. Each
team will play the other a home-and-
home series. similar plan was run
off several years ago, but was not a
success.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25

Pennsylvania boxing fans hope to
after the pattern of that in New YORK
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-09-25
With the Boxers.

Big Jim Stewart, the New York
heavyweight, is going to make another
try at the game this winter.