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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-31
HOODOO FOLLOWS CAPTAINS
OF DETROIT'S BALL TEAM
Moriarty Appears to Be Last Victim
Coughin, Schaefer and Lowe Are Others
Whose Careers Ended in Position.

seemed that some one should be in charge
on the field. but Jennings kept to Ids reso-
luton that he would not appoint one.
The Tigers had won three pennants
flag last year. 1t was not the fact that
they didn't have a captain. but the fact
that they won while they had one and
lost when they didn't have one. became
part Of base ball superstition, and the
lunches which play their part in base
ball caIhe into action when preparations
were made for the season Of 1911.
On the southern training trip Jennings
came to realize the necessity OF field
leader. The team needed 1T. Lowe.
Coughlin and Schaefer were all agents OF
peace and harmony. Moriarty was OF
their kind. Moriarty was the man need
ed to quiet disturbances that are bound
to arise. He was cool-headed and had the
seemed a good one. Hughie appointed
him captain when the Tigers arrived In
New Orleans.
Hoodoo Returns.
But soon after the opening of the sea-
son it became apparent that Mor1arty had
caught the hoodoo. The "Jinx' which
followed Lowe, Coughlin and Schaefer fol-
lowed Moriarty. His playing fell or
With the exception Of one good week re-
Gently Moriarty has not been himself in
y
ing under a burden, highly pressed. The
duties Of the position have weighed on
Moriarty until his playing ability has
fallen away below par.
Moriarty has been playing in tough
luck Balls that he hits hard bound good
for some fielder; sensational catches and
stops are made when Moriarty bats out
the ball. In fielding balls usually take
bad bound for him. With the added du-
ties Moriarty appears to have lost con-
fidence in himself. He does not seem to
have confidence either at bat or in his
fielding. He feels the effect Of the hoodoo
that has caught every Tiger captain.
Moriarty was a valuable player last
year and he was of value the year be-
fore. Jennings may possibly take the
captaincy away from Moriarty. There Is
certain opinion that If Moriarty were
relieved of the extra duties he would re-
gain his confidence and play as well as he
did last year and in 1909 But the Tigers
were captainless in 1910 and they didn't
win a pennant, and they won remnants
while they had captains, so IL is a case OF
superstition VS.. hOodoo in the minds of
the players.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-31
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.
Phillies Beat the Cubs.

CHICAGO, July 31.-Philadelphia hand
ed Chicago its second defeat of the series
yesterday, to /.
Earl Moore was the master of the locals
in all but one inning, when double, wild
pitch and a single netted one run.
The visitors got their first tally on a
base on balls. an error and double. The
winning run was made when Knabe dou-
bled and scored on Lobert's single.
Moore retired to allow Titus to bat for
him, and Alexander was invincible in the
two innings he relieved Moore.
The features of the game were the fast
double plays If the visitors and Paskert' s
great catch of Tinker's long fly. a large
crowd was present and ground rules were
necessary. Score:
R.H.E
Philadelphia. 49,. 10000 1-211 j
Chicago ... 90 900 OIL ]
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-31

Boston Red Sox and Wagner, the cork
ing shortstop, also was out Of II a good
long time. Bill Purtel had been expected
to cut up all sorts Of capers around third
base, but the Red Sox have had to be
content with using another man there.
In fact, they are SO hard pressed. John
I. Taylor is scurrying around for another
third sacker. In the swap last season
Chicago seems to have gotten the better
Of it. as the Sox are playing Lord at third
regulraly, while Pitcher Smith, who went
10 Boston in the deal, is no longer with
the team and Purtell is practically out
Of 1T. n
James. a young pitcher. secured by
Cleveland from Toledo a few weeks ago,
who has made an excellent showing since
he broke into fast company, will be
pitched against the Nationals today. In
the opinion of many critics who have
seen James work he has the making of
one of the best twirlers in the league.
All he apparently needs is experience.
Manager McAleer did not know this
morning whether he would play Ray Nor
gan or not. He intends to look the young
ster over in practice, and will then make
up his mind whether to shove him into
the game or not. If he is played it will
most likely be at second base, position
which, while new to him, having played
short for Danville, he will be able to
fit into easily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-31
GOLF OFFICIALS
BAR OUT BUFFERS
High Class Journeys Retarded
by Poor Players Who En-
ter for Pleasure.

RYE. N. Y, July 31.-Oficers OF the
United States Golf Association fondly
hope that they have discovered way
to keep "duffers'' from sending in en-
tries to the amateur championship,
which is to be played over the Apawamis
course here beginning September II.
The following notice haA been sent to
all clubs for posting:
"At the last amateur championship OF
the United States Golf Association the
number of contestants was 21S. Many
entered for the mere pleasure OF playing
over the country club course. BY reason
Of the unprecedented number of players
it was Impossible for many to complete
the eighteen-hole qualifying round on
the first day. Even the champion was
thus crowded out.
1.-THE association welcomes to the con-
test any player who has a chance to
qualify, but desires to avoid uncom-
Portable congestion Of the course. To
that end the committee asks that in
consideration of the best interests Of the
game and of the success of the tourna-
ment none should enter who has not
reasonable chance of qualifying and that
II is inconsistent with the spirit OF a
true sportsman to compete merely for
the pleasure Of playing over the course.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-31
By ]. ED oR1L1o.

If the lively ball has been deadened, as
is generally supposed by the players,
President Ban Johnson has no knowledge
of the fact. The head of the American
League, who is spending a few days in
the city in conference with the owners OF
the local club, said this morning that be
had never been notified that the lively
ball had been eliminated, nor had he any
reason to think SO by a perusal OF the
scores in which he sees little change
now, compared to what they were earlier
In the season.
"If there has been any falling on In
the hitting said he. lit is because the
pitchers are doing better work now than
they were. Few pitchers were in form
early in the season for some reason or
other. 1 did take up the matter of dead
ening the ball with the manufacturers
early in the season, but l heard nothing
from them, and I doubt very much If
any change has been made in it,
President Johnson was asked if there
were any developments in the proposed
sale Of the Boston club, and he replied:
1T is my opinion that John l. Taylor VIII
hold on to the Boston club. That is now
matters look now.
work on the new grounds in Detroit and
New York would be begun this fail. He
was not certain whether Boston would
build this fall or not. The head of the
American League visited the local park
yesterday and was astonished by the
progress that had been made. Wash
ington will have one of the finest plants
in the country when the work is COM
pleted," he said. lit is a beauty now
and far exceeds my expectations. BY
next year the local plant will compare
favorably with any have ever SEEN"
Mr. Johnson expects to leave here to-
night or tomorrow morning for his head
quarters in Chicago.
Anxious to make II three straight from
Cleveland, Jim McAleer has decided tf
| pitch Walter johnson this afternoon. He
| had intended to give Buck Becker a
J chance today. but the debut In fast COM
pany of the local southpaw will be post
poned until tomorrow. Becker is ready
and anxious to work, for he believes thai
| he Is in his best form now and that he
can prove his ability to make good il
given the chance.
On the new field at National Park it /:
l possible to make clean home runs iT
either left or center field This condition
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Two Bumps for Cincinnati.

CINCINNATI. July 31.-Brooklyn de-
feated Cincinnati yesterday in both games
of double-header, the first 5 to T. and
the second to 2.
In the first game Scanlon, who relieved
Knetzer, was effective with men on bases.
while Suggs was hit lightly.
In the second game Brooklyn punched
hits with SeverOid's costly error in the
eighth and scored all of tbs runs. Wheat
timely batting and great 6elding featured.
Score:
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Same Trouble Out West.

CHICAGO, July 31.-One Of the develop
ments Of the Western Golf Association
tournament at Detroit, Mich. last week.
according to Chicago players who have
returned home. was q move unohicially
started for the adjustment Of the
stymies. The argument against stymies
was that the poor player who ''dubs''
around the green as rule lays more
stymiee than the expert. while. the lat
ter nsgottatas more Of the shots than
the poorer player. Many at Detroit. 1t
IL said, expressed an opinion in favor
Of the change and 1t 10 probable some
thing will be done toward action on the
matter at the next w. G.. meeting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-31

DETROIT, July Gland now the hoo
doc has settled on George Moriarty.
The playing "Jinx'' that has fastened
itself to the captains Of the Detroit teams
for several years is back, and Moriarty.
the last appointed captain of the Tigers,
is victim to It.
It has SO happened that every man ap-
pointed captain Of the Detroit team has
fallen into a slump while he held the title
and could not extricate himself.
There was Bob Lowe, one Of the best
infelders of his day. His sterling play
ing qualities and the friendship that all
players had for him. together with his
knowledge Of base ball. brought him the
appointment of captain. Bob got into a
slump and Bob did not get out of it.
His playing days are over; he is scouting
for the Detroit club.
Then Bill Coughlin, whom everybody
liked and who could play ball as well as
the majority of them and think faster
than most Of them. got the appointment:
hit his finger nails, tore out his black
wavy hair In punches, lost sleep, and
worried several pounds of his system. but
Bill never got back to form. He's man.
aging a club in Pennsylvania now.
With Bill Coughlin going to the minors
Detroit paid New York $4,000 for Mori-
arty to play third base for the Tigers.
The first year that Moriarty was here he
saw Herman Schaefer made captain OF
the club. Herman with his ever pen enc,
trating optimism, humor and base ball
wisdom. He played good ball and ap-
peared to be the right man in the right 1t
Lowe and Coughlin also happened to
schaefer Herman's playing ability de-
creased to such an extent that Detroit
gladly grasped at the chance to trade
Schaefer together with Red Killifer to
Washington for Jim Delehanty.
Hoodoo Is Cheated.
The Schaefer rise to captaincy and de-
cline as a player happened year before
last The hoodoo loafed last year. Jen-
nings did not appoint a captain. Jennings
felt that the same line of disaster that
had struck Lowe, Coughlin and Schaefer
would probable strike the successor Of the
German comedian. So the Tigers went
through the season of 1910 cAptainleSs.
At times there seemed an utmost ne
cessity Of q captain on the club. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-31

AT Syrscuse-Elmira, Z; Syracuse, 2.
At Troy-Scranton. 4: Troy, 2.
At Utics-First game: Utica. s; Blnghamtop,
3. Second game: Utica, $; Bipghamton. l.
At AIbany-First game: Albany, L; Wilkes
bsrfe o. Second game: Albany, J.; Wi1kes
barre, o. -. .t f..,--ss
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SOUTHERN LEAGUE,

At New Grleans-First game: Chattanooga. 2
New Orleans. I. Second game: New Orleans, 4
Chattanooga. 1.
At Montgomery-Montgom 4; Nashville, o.
At Mohiie-AtlaDta, z: Mobile. 1.
At Memphis-Memphis Birmingham, rain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-31

N6Ys. Adiie Joss has issued q abatement
thanking all Of the players and the fans
who participated in the big Joss benefit
game at Cleveland the other day. She
was much Impressed with the Kindness
Of the friends OF the famous pitcher.
The Phillies are made Of championship
material all right or they would have
blown before this under the discouraSinE
handicaps that they have met with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-31

At 0maha-Omaha. 8; Des Moines, 3.
At Sioux City-First game: Sioux City, Z: ST.
JosepA IL. Second game: Sioux City, 8; ST
Joseph, o.
At Topeka-Lincoln. 4; Topeka. s..
At Pueblo-Denver S; Pueblo, :.
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St. Louis Is Snothered.

ST. LOUIS. July 31.-New York batted
the ball to all corners Of the field and
shut out st. Louis again yesterday. to
O. Wiltse gave but two hits. and no local
player reached first base after the first
inning Score:
R,HE
New York. %. o OO1O2 2614 o
St. Louis ..... 90 o O o 90 2 2
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.
MINOR LEAGUE GAMES.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
-. AT Kansas City-kansas City. 4; Lndtanapo-
lis, /.
At Observation-Disclosures. Z; Toledo, 6.
At MINES polis-Minneapolis. 6; Louisville, o.
At st. Paul-St. Paul. S; Columbus, 3.
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EASTERN LEAGUE.
WESTERN LEAGUE.

At Newsrk-First sarnss Toronto, 81 Sewsrx
1. Second game: Toronto, &; Newark, I.
At Observation-Disclosures, g.; Montreal, 3.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-31

Frank Isbell has two young players on
his Pueblo team that are attracting the
summer and all kinds of Offers are being
hurried to the famous old Sox PLAYER for
his stars Catcher Clemens and Out
fielder Davis are two OF the most promise
ing youngsters IN the minors and viii
no doubt be picked UP for next season by
some big league club. .---.
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NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE

SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE.
1t Observation-Disclosures o; Savannah. {
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Titus. Magee and Doom are trio Of
players who will make quite difference
Ia the standing of any ball club. and
their absence will no doubt mean sew
eral games TO the Phillies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-07-31

On the new field at National Park 1t is
possible to make clean home runs in
either left or center field. This condition
has never existed here before and 1t adds
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Schedules.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

SCneduleS.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
TODAY. TOMORROW
Cleveland at Wash ton. Cleveland at Wash ton.
Detroit at Philadelp'a. Detroit at Philadelp'a.
Chicago at New York. | Chicago at New York.
ST.. Louis at Boston st. Louis az Boston.
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
TO-DAY. Il TOMORROW.
Philadepa at Chicago
New York. at st. Louis Boston at Pittsburg.
Boston at Pittsburg.
Brooklyn at Cincinnac-
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

NATIONAL LEAGUE
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05
SANTA FE NOTES.

Roy Fields is off work a few days on
account of illness. He is suffering with
and attack of the grip
Marian Wells of the boiler shop is on
from work for a few days on account OF
an injured hand
Henry williams of the electrical depart
rnent is here spending a few days Win
his family on Lawrence street
Albert Campbell is spending this week
in Oklahoma City on a business trip
Rev. J. c. Everett, pastor of the Presby-
terrain church, conducted the meeting In
the coach shop this noon.
Jay Clark is spending two weeks with
friends and relatives in Norton, Kansas
He is on a hunting trip
L. P Hanlin of Chicago is here spending
a few days on a business trip.
Roy Anderson of the boiler shop Is on
for a few days on account OF illness
Rev. w H. Scrivner viii conduct the
noon meeting Thursday in the machine
shop
Archie Kay Of the mechanical depart
ment was laying off today.
Special meetings will be held in the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05
AIA2SHMALLOW ROLL CAKES A
TREMENDOUS HIT

One day our cake baker came to US
and said: Couldn't you sell some
marshmallow roll cakes at a dime
apiece?"
We told him to make a batch
couple of dozen-and we'd see what
they were like.
He brought them out next morning;
neat rolls of sponke cake similar to
jelly rolls, but instead of being filled
with jelly they were filled with rich,
smooth marshmallow cream. All
over the outside they were richly iced
with chocolate, caramel and cherry
icing. They looked delicious; we put
them in our window and sold them
out in 40 minutes. We had our cake
baker make more of them and now
adays we sell from three to five dozens
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05
OUR PREMIUM LIST JUST OFF
PRESS

We have just published a premium
list containing the articles TO be found
in our premium department and Civ
ing the cash price and the mum Der
of Weston bread labels required to get
them free.
Our premium department is grow
ing in popularity every day and nearly
every strange lady who comes in
makes some such an exclamation as
this: oh, what a coy shop you
have up herei" or. We'll, for good
ness sake, 1 didn't know you had
such beautiful china up here"
China. cut glass and silverware Of
fer exceptional opportunities for
choosing Christmas gifts. You win
find that. up on our second floor, YOU
can buy artistic, delicate china at very
much less for cash than you can get
the same goods elsewhere.
Step up and see the interesting col
lection tomorrow when you come for
your daily Weston Bread. We're giv-j
ing away neat. artistic calendars for
1912 to every lady who calls.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05
ARTISTIC 1912 CALENDARS FREE
TO DIX PATRONS

ASK for one of them in the premium
department. They are really very
tasteful and artistic; not the ordinary
glaring, guady advertising calendars.
There are six different styles and you
may have your choice. Three of the
six are long, narrow calendars with
rich pastel prints of famous paintings
over backgrounds of fine quality
cardboard. Such calendars as these
retail at the book store for Csc. There
is nothing to detract from the beauty
of these calendars; our polite and dig
nified business reminder appears in
small but artistic type.
Be sure and get one of these. You
would better come tomorrow if you
want choice from the six varieties, for
they are sure to go in hurry They
are in our premium department on
the second floor of our bakery build
ing
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05

iting Miss Alice Lakin, returned to her
home in Boston Monday.
Miss Gertrude McClintock is expect
ed home the last of the week from an
extended visit to friends in the east.
Miss Rachel Hotchkiss went to Kan
sas City Monday to spend two weeks
with Miss Burde Nesch and Miss Rachel
Phillips.
Mrs J. M Connen and Miss Margaret
Connen are spending a few days in
Miss Helen Estey has returned to
Emporia after spending the Thanks
giving holidays with her parents, DR..
and Mrs. S. S. Estey.
The Richardson Art Embroidery club
will meet Wednesday afternoon with
Miss Bess Johnston returned this
morning to Baker university, Baldwin,
where she is a student. after a short
visit to Judge and Mrs. W. A. John
ston.
Mrs A. A. Scott has gone to Los
Angeles, Cal, called by the illness of
her brother.
Major and Mrs. Charles Krauthon
stopped in Topeka a short time Monday
on their way from San Francisco to
New York. They returned to the states
last summer from the Philippines,
where Major Krauthoff had been sta
toned and spent the summer in San
Francisco. They will return to Topeka
to spend a part of the Christmas holi-
days with Mrs. Krauthoff's sister, Mrs.
Norman Wear.
Miss Anna Maud Smith, of Lyons.
spent the Thanksgiving holidays with
Miss Nealie Harbaugh.
Miss Effie Milford, of Hoyt, is visit
ing Miss Effie Graham and Miss Lola
Graham.
Mr. E. E. Marshall is i'll at his home
in Westlawn.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05

quite full for though the scant French
frocks are charming, most youngsters
appear to greater advantage in fuller
skirts, especially when made of sheer
material. The upper line of insertion
is arranged in square outline, the lace
below this running horizontally. Sash
of maize colored messaline.
X
The Topeka chapter of the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution will
meet Saturday. December 9, at the
Elks club. The chairman for the
afternoon will be Mrs. T. J. Hankla,
and the other hostesses will be: Mrs.
w A. s. Bird. Mrs. Robert Merrick.
Mrs. H B. Mcfarland, Mrs. A. K.
D. H. Scott and Miss Ruth Stickney.
The subject for the meeting is
Raleigh of Virginia.
x
Mrs. Lee Monroe will leave in a few
days for New York city to visit her
daughter, Miss Lenore Monroe, and
friends in the east. Miss Monroe went
to New York in the early fall and is
now engaged in teaching in the River
side Settlement She expects to re-
main in the work the remainder of the
year, at least.
Miss Effie Graham, teacher of
mathematics in the Topeka high
school, has an article in one Of the late
numbers of the Kansas Magazine.
called "The Pottawatomie and the
Public School, dealing briefly with
the educational side of the Indian
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05

AS the holidays approach the problem
Of Christmas giving finds many pleasant
solutions in the shop.
Many of the pretty things, too, offered
at high prices, could be easily duplicated
by the home-worker at much less expense
The three smart novelties, in neckwear,
here shown, are all easy to fashion, and
effective and useful, when completed.
The first is shaped muffler of tapestry.
in a small Persian pattern. A layer of
it warmth and smartness, while three
buttons covered with gold braid brighten
it considerably.
The coat set, next shown, is designed
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-12-05

Miss Marjorie Whitney will have
guests two afternoons this week in
honor of Miss Esther Rodgers, whose
marriage to Mr.. Robert Pierce will
take place New Years day. Friends
who are asked for Thursday afternoon
are: Miss Marjorie Rodgers, Miss
Jean Rodgers, Miss Mary MacLennan,
Miss Henrietta Alexander, Miss Marie
Miss Gladys Boyle. The girls who will
be Miss Whitney's guests Friday after
noon are: Miss Marian Wear, Miss
Laura Hall, Miss Elizabeth Holiday,
Miss Bertha Hull, Miss Dorothy Por-
ter and Miss Clyde Bonebrake. Both
affairs will be sewing parties.
Announcement of the engagement of
Miss Gertrude Mulvane and Mr.. Rich
mond Wells TOrrey of Los Angeles,
Cal, which has been made by Miss
Mulvane's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. David
A. Mulvane, is one of special interest
to Topeka people, for the family for
merry lived here, and their connections
IN Topeka are among the first people
or the state in business and social cir
cles- Since moving to Los Angeles
three years ago Miss Mulvane has not
lost her interest in her friends here,
for she is here for an extended visit
to her relatives and has also been the
guest of Miss Margaret Carney and
some of the other girls of her set.
She has visited here at other times,
also, and Miss Carney was her guest
in Los Angeles last winter. Miss Null
vane is a niece of Mr.. John r. Null
vane and Mr.. Joab MuIvane, and will
remain in Topeka with them until
after Christmas Mr.. Torrey is a New
Jersey man, who went to California
several years ago to make his home.
He is engaged in the advertising bust
ness The wedding will not take place
until the early part of next summer.
X X
A suggestion for a dainty party
frock for girls of all ages is always a
welcome one. In this case the child
of six is remembered, the sketch be-
ing of a froek of maize colored null
designed for a girl of that age. The
kimona blouse is short wasted with
square neck and broad front effect
insertions of cream lace. The skirt is