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The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
NssDs and VisaOs
Trrfh and Sincerity
Training FUP A VARIATION
JOHNNY fiNYES

Brains, good lungs, stout heart,
will power and grit-these are neces-
sary for anyone who wants TO be a
distance runner
The first thing to do is 10 acquire
good habits Don't smoke don't drink
these dwarf your lung power, Get
as much sleep as possible.
Different runners have different
running styles, bul the way have
found most successful in long races
is to use rubber heels, landing on the
ball OF my foot and letting the heel
hit the ground a fraction of second
afterward. The contact gives you a
spring for the next step.
The one great thing is 20 conserve
your energy Never set the pace-let
the other fellow do II. It's always
easier 10 come up from behind than
IL is TO fight desperately 10 hold the
lead, knowing others are tearing
along behind you.
Never strain Your muscles, Run
easy-let your body swing with your
stride and you won't find any strain.
And never, under any circumstances,
run on your toes. Ii makes sore feet
and uses up the power.
Some trainers advise against run
ming with the mouth open. | have
never run a race when | didn't keep
my mouth partly open, holding a quill
toothpick in my teeth and breathing
through that at times.
There may be some criticism Of
this. but as ! have always finished
with good wind. ii seems to bear me
out that the method is success.
There should be no fixed rules as
to training. Runners differ-some are
born athletes while others must be
developed Melvin Sheppard, one OF
the greatest runners OF the day is a
born athlete. He practically SCOTS
at the idea OF keeping in training
When the day for his race comes he
usually jumps in without doing any
training whatsoever
The developed athlete. would go
stale and soft II he didn't train So
those who want to learn TO be dis
lance runners should ascertain from
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
MURPHY MAY Be UNABLE
TO TRAIN OLYMPIC TEAM
Serious Illness Will Compel
Great Trainer to Seek
Change of Climate.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. Dec. 49,
Athletic circles in the University OF
PENNSYLVANIA were downcast today
over the apparently authorized an.
nouncement that Mike Murphy. vet
eran trainer OF athletes, will be cohs-
pslled, by ill.health. TO give up work
and go TO Florida or California. Muir
ply has been selected TO train the
American athletes TO enter the Olym.
pic games al Stockholm. but IL is said
to be doubtful II he will be able TO
do So
The news OF the serious illness OF
the famous trainer has been kept a
profound secret from even his closest
friends by his family. He has not APP
peared at Franklin field for two weeks
and he has not left his home for a
week
Murphy returned TO Philadelphia
from Ann Arbor and the Michigan
game in poor health. but he seemed
10 grow stronger Just before the Cor
nell game on Thanksgiving day. He
left Franklin field that afternoon anc
has not been back His physician, DR.
Stengle, advised Murphy TO leave the
country and take a long rest
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

Schaef makes a date through Wild
Bill to see Miss Belmont AT her home
and take her out 10 lunch. She sings,
and Germany does some Of that reciti-
tive work that they all spring when
their voice is out OF killer and after
Germany gets through with 1t he sug-
gests that a couple OF weeks ago he
wasn't good singer at all. applause
and laughterD
The audience likes Herman 1t cud-
dies right mp 10 him just the way
Grace" as he calls Miss Belmont,
does. Schaefer is so free and easy
and delightfully."- kiddish and foolish,
you know, the crowd gets with him
right away. It's a good thing he
brought Miss Belmont along TO do
some acting. though. and good thing
that he was a famous ball player be-
fore he became an actor. which he
wasn't couple of weeks ago as he
would put IT,
Donovan made a hit when he step
ped o nthe stage and presented Ger
many with a handsome travelling bag,
the gift OF the Detroit baseball colony.
Flowers were sent TO Miss Belmont.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

ficials in baseball. especially around
New York. The verbiage which has
passed between him and McGraw.
manager OF the Giants, during the
last decade, has been the delight OF
the partisan fans in New York, who
looked upon him as the arch enemy
of the club
The smile that Will creep over the
face Of McGraw when he learns the
news may readily be imagined. Bask-
Ing in the balmy breeZes OF Cubas
coral strands the little Napoleon
probab bly, will take occasion TO invent
new monologle of terse savings to
cast az the feet OF O'Dey when the
Reds and Giants meet for the first
time next season.
And i'm the life Of O'Dav as an UNI
pire no doubt. Is remembered GER
tain scene that took place In
st. Louis ont AZ Robson field.
when the Cardinals and Brooklyns
were fighting for the pennant in mid
season Hank" gave a decision that
gave the verdict TO the Superbas by
one run. and ended in a general riot
and feud the fans mobbing O'Day.
Ever since then Hank never has
been as popular IN ST Louis as IN
Other cities around the circuit
ODay was one OF the umpires in
the famous game between the Giants
and Cubs I'm 1905 when Merkle failed
To touch second base II was his re.
Tor, 10 the late President Pullam
that led TO the replaying Of The
game
O'Day has been identified With base
ball as a player or umpire for more
tlan 90 years. I'm 1886 he and Con.
ME Mack formed the battery of the
old Washington team ODay being
the pitcher The Washington team
WIS then i'm the old American AS
sCc.ation. In 1889 ODay went TO the
brooklyn club. and In 1890 he and
Bill Terry played in the worlds
championship game with the Louis.
willie club.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

From the minors, players graduate
up TO the majors. II they show an
exceptional amount OF pastime know
ledge sometimes they are made field
captain and later on blossom out as
fulifiedged manager But seldom
have magnates plucked commander
in.chief from the staff of big league
Hmplres. This has been one OF the
chief topics in the baseball atmos-
phere since Henry O'Day, better
known as Hank the veteran UNI
pire of the National League. was APP
pointed by Garry Hermann to man
age the Cincinnati Reds.
In the past and present history of
baseball just once has this peculiar
incident been duplicated. and that
was when Timothy Hurst renowned
as Judge of play. story-teller and all
found sporting official, tossed aside
the indicator and came west TO man
age the old Browns i'm the late 90s.
O'Day is one OF the best-known Of
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
GIANTS RETURN FROM CUBA
WITH NINE OF DOZEN GAMES
McGraw's Plans For Next Year,
He says, Are Summed Up in
Let Well Enough Alone"

HAVANA. Dec. 1.-THE New York
Giants today prepared for their trip
back TO the United States. having
played their final game against the
Cuban teams yesterday, when they
defeated the Alemendares by to /.
In the series. the Giants won nine
games and lost three, a much better
showing than made by the Tigers last
year. or the Philadelphia Nationals
this year.
Asked about his plans for next year
Manager McGraw said: we had a
good team this year and the men will
greatly improve next season. II Is
wise 10 let well enough alone. Some
of the young players lacked expert
ence during the recent campaign. and
that is why we lost the worlds series.
am not worrying about the future.
The Giants will be In the fight OF 1872
from the Jump"
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
Hank ODay Has Had Much Experience Going
From Umpire to Manager--Wolverton Sole Boss

The question as TO who won that
series was never settled, as the
Brotherhood trouble was then at its
height Later O'Day became one OF
the star twirlers on the staff OF the
New York Giants When his arm
went wrong he was forced TO give up
playing TO become an umpire.
Harry Wolverton, the famous old
player engaged 10 manage the New
York American league club, was a
successful manager ON the coast.
When offered the leadership OF the
Highlanders. by Owner Farrell. re-
fused to act as Hal Chase's successor
until assured he would have absolute
authority and be free from interior.
ence Wolyerton knows the trials
that beset George Stallings. who was
ousted as manager with the club in
second place, by Farrell and Ban
Johnson.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
RIVERS OR CONLEY TO
MEET ATTELL OR KILBANE

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 19.-Joe
Rivers and frankie Conley. the west
ern featherweights. who have been
matched 70 fight 90 rounds, at Vernon
on New Years afternoon. have been
informed by Promoter McCarey, that
the winner will be matched TO meet
the winner of the Abe Attell-Johnny
Kilbane match for the featherweight
tile.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
Germany" Schaefer Kids Bill
Donovan, But Bill Gets Back
Herman Hands 1t To Baseball Bunch Boxes Temple They
Present Him With Travelling Bag, Wild Bill Speeding

Germany" Schaefer upheld his rep
utation as kidder when he got away
with his lovey-dovey stunt at the Tenn
pie last night before gang of his old
comrades and had the laugh on the
gang all the way.
There was nothing TO it but Schaef-
er. and Miss Grace Belmont. who does
the acting. while the Winning the
Pennant' stunt is being pulled OF.
Even the dignifed presence OF Bill
Donovan in the lower box closest 10
the stage didn't Tease Germany and
he flung sallies again and again at the
popular wild man while the crowd
roared and Bill showed his teeth in
that famous smile.
Schaefer is very bashful on the
stage He twirls his cap, stammers.
gets confused and all that sort OF
thing-NOT II there's an old hand
who has it on Germany for confidence,
he's a beauty.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

WHITE SOl ARE DUE FOR
COCO SEASON NEXT YEAR
UNDER JIMMIE CALLAHAN
In Baseball's Little Ups and
Downs, Sox Are Scheduled
To Be Going Up.
8 LEAN YEARS, NOW BRACE
Used To Be Little Divergence OF
Opinion Between Duffy
and Comiskey.
8 LEAN YEARS, NOW BRACE

CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-Seven baseball
clubs in the American league VIII
reach the zenith OF power in playing
strength in 1912 and the four teams
that edge into first division places
will deserve more than ordinary
mention unless all signs fail,
The White Sox after three lean
years of poor picking are due TO take
big brace under the leadership Oh
Comiskey and Callahan. Ed walsh
may expect the ablest assistance IN
several seasons in the pitching de
partment, and Billy Sullivan, the
premier catcher of the circuit, Is
thought to have at least one more
stellar year OF ball lurking away In
His remarkable repertoire. With Ping
Bodie. Matty Mcintyre. Jimmy Gala
han and Harry Lord the club ought
10 be more effective in batting than
in 1911.
Everything has been coming Comis-
KEYS way In the last season 10 polnt
10 a much improved club In l9lZ ana
that means team of probable pen
nant chasers. Manager Callahan Is
fortunate in having a much stronger
club with which TO begin the 1917
battle than Hugh Duffy had in 1911.
his best season.
With Ralph Kreitz. catcher, and
Joe Benz. pitcher, already tired out
in their major league ordeais, Gaia
han will have the benefit OF two sea
sons of recruiting dh the part OF the
Old Roman and Duffy, besides being
Given considerable leeway In swap
ping and buying new players this sea
son.
There was little friction between
President Comislley and Manager
Duffy I'm 1911, either in the selection
OF new players or in running the cluo
ION the field, as some imagined. The
Old Roman did not relish four de-
feats of the White Sox in row at
the hands of the Cleveland Maps, con-
sidered AT that time a rank sixth
division team and he told Duffy so.
with that exception, though. Duffy
was not criticised severely by the
white Sox chief. II was Duffy who
selected the pitchers and VINO
Unanswered the players on the neid
In all the games, with Few eNcep-
tons
& There was only one real point OF
Z Q1HerenCe OF OplnlOu uctNcch No'S
KEY and Duffy in 1911 in the reten-
ton or disposal OF players and that
was in the release of Andy McCon-
nell. Duffy, always an admirer OF the
little Utica infielder. was strongly OPP
posed to McConnells release to the
Toronto team or any other club IL
was Duffys belief this player should
have been kept until the White Sox
had second baseman TO take his
place who had passed through the
fire OF a severe tryout.
81 Mcconnell had bad leg but that
was mended a month before the sea-
son closed when a baseball trainer
tore two twisted ligaments apart. Civ
ing him instant relief. He played
like a new man after that experience.
Then followed his stellar work In the
city series.
President Comiskey, however. has
let few players OF real class slip
away from the White Sox. His fault
has been in keeping players after
their usefulness as major leaguers
had ended
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
WELLS DISPOSES OF
STORBECK IN ELEVENTH

LONDON, Dec 19.-Bombardier
Wells luster has been increased by
another knockout. this time of Stor-
beck. the much-touted South African
champion. Wells put the finishing
touches to his man after eleven
rounds.
No challenges were allowed or Kid
Mccoy would have issued defy 10
the winner. Not even We're the mo-
ton picture concerns allowed TO make
films OF the affair Many detectives
were i'm the crowd TO see that nothing
illegal was attempted.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
MURPHY AND KOEHLER
TO GO NEW YEARS

CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-Eddie Murphy
has signed up for a l0-round scrap with
Paul Koehler at Cleveland. on Jan. J..
The winner will probably be matched
against Willie Richie. the Pacific
coast lightweight who made such a
good showing against Freddie Welsh.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
SO. MICHIGAN TO
ADOPT SCHEDULE

SAGINAW. Mich. Dec. 19.-on Jan.
3 the executive committee of the
Southern Michigan leagre will meet
to adopt the 1912 schedule, which will
be for either l26 or 140 games.
II is planned at present to have the
league open In the southern part OF
the state. Three-game series will pre-
vail.
Two double-headers on Sunday will
be played in all cities but Lansing.
The three bargain bills come on Sat
urday The attendance standings for
1911 are: Saginaw, Lansing. Kalama-
zoo, Flint, Bay City, Adrian, Battle
Creek and Jackson.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
THE TIMES SPORT PAGE
Edited BY
RALPH L. YONKER
MUCH DIVORCED kid"
Is "REMARRIED AGAIN

NEW YORK. Dec. l9.-Sporting
men were taken by surprise today by
the announcement that Kid Mccoy
Norman Selby) has done It again.
This consisted. In their parlance. In
getting spilled" The eight-count
EN-. Eelght-bride is Mrs. Val
entine Helm, according TO cable
messages from Nice. France. Mrs.
Selby is the daughter OF the ia
nous "Honduran mining king" w. 5.
Valentine Her husband recently Sc
cured divorce from her here. nam
ing Kid Mccoy as correspondent.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
CENTRAL HIGH LEADING
REVIVAL OF TRACK MEETS

The high schools of the city under
the leadership OF Central are arrang-
ings for a revival OF track meets. An
athletic carnival for the evening OF
Feb. Is being planned to be held at
the Central gym.
Eastern. Mcmillan and Higgins highs
have already announced their sympa-
thy with the idea and Western is sim
ply waiting official action before fall
ing in line
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
.GOTCH TO RETIRE FOR A
TIME AFTER MONROE GO
Il Intend To Wait Until a Legiti-
mate Contender, Something
Classy, Is Developed"

CHICAGO, Dec. 19.-"After my
match with Monroe on Dec. 81, I'm
going to go into temporary retirement
and won't defend my title until some
thing really classy is developed" was
the emphatic declaration here OF
Champion Frank Gotch today. Il in
tend to wait until legitimate con
tender appears" the Humboldt farm.
er continued, "and wish to deny that
have promised TO meet. the winner OF
the Zbyszko- Racevitch bout"
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
Hockey fouls.

Here are the definitions OF major
FOULS agreed on by the national hockey
association OF Canada. which rules
govern all hockey games: /, throw.
ing the stick to prevent scote; 2.
cross checking or striking an oppon-
ept; 8. charging from behind: 4, DELHI
crate tripping. collaring or hooking.
). foul language Minor fouls are de-
scribed as: Kicking. holding, throwing
or batting the puck with the hand.
raising the stick above the shoulder
texcept In q lifD. and loaflng offside
Here are about al the breaches OF
rules known 10 ordinary hockery.
clearly defined. Thus guided. an on.
cial would have no dificulty in netting
oat i,idement
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
BALL RECOVERING
FROM OPERATION

Clinton Ball, the Eastern High school
athlete, is recovering at Grace hospi-
tai from an operation for appendicitis,
which he underwent Sunday night He
was resting easily this morning and
his physicians hoped for quick re-
covery.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
GIBBONS GETS ALL
KINDS OF ATTENTION

ST. PAUL, Mimi. Dec. 19-Mike
Gibbons, the local welterweight. who
leaped into fame at New York recent
~. is being smothered with attentions
here. Tonight the city aldermen viii
give the little fighter testimonial.
Last night enthusiastic citizens met
Gibbons at the depot with brass
band
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
MORE FIGHT MONEY IN
THE EAST, SAYS ENGLE

PITTSBURGH. Pa. Dec. -
George Engel, manager OF Frank
Klaus. the Pittsburgh fighter, has
turned down several offers to take mis-
man to the coast and meet fighters
there in 20.round bouts Engel claims
that he can make more money here
in the east than he can on the coast.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
BROWN AND CROSS
CEASE ACTIVE TRAINING

NEW YORK. Dec. 19--Leaeh Cross
and Knockout Brown. who meet In
ten-round engagement tomorrow night
at the Empire A. c.. ceased active
training today Both are confident of
victory
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
The Worst Christmas Gifts.

Having reached that admirable
state where the selection of the worst
Christmas presents has reached iv,
perfection, IL remains for us to tabu.
late them.
For the average bachelor we have
much to choose from. In card cases
alone there are at least 400 different
specimens, none of which any self-re
speeding bachelor would carry about
him. Leaving entirely aside cigars
which he never would smoke, we have
cigar holders. smoking tables. alcoho
lighters and ornate humidors, every
one useless for all practical purposes
For a young married couple there
is always the steel engraving. The
great desirability OF presenting q
young married couple with a steeI
engraving especially IL they are your
intimate friends-is the fact that IN
Difference 10 you they will absolutely
be Obliged 10 place il in a conspicuous
position: the same thing is true of a
rug.
AS for your own understanding in
these uncertain days that you have
one even temporarily-almo any
thing you give her will do. You may
be perfectly certain that she will not
like II. Anything, of course. but
money But no husband would ever
make a mistake like that.--Life.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

NEW BRUNswICK. y. Mrs.
Priscilla A. 1nslee. who celebrates
her hundredth birthday. Wednesday,
has had telephone installed so her
friends can send their birthday greet
ings II they cannot call in person.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

NEW YORK-Although Mrs. Har.
riet Stanton Blatch is foremost in
trting TO get votes for women, she
has discovered she couldn't vote, be-
cause she's English. She is going TO
take out naturalization papers.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

skBt ought 60 he fast game!
Aud squash. soft!
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

Joe .JeanBette, the Negro heavy
weight. has been matched TO meet Jack
CTwinD sullivan, in ten-round hght
on Dec. 26.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

The Western Cowboy regulars didn
have much trouble in disposing OF the
scrubs at basketball yesterday.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

york last night from Billie Howard.
Hc outfought his opponent ell the way.
Clinches we're annoyingly frequent
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

Dolly Gray goes Wid Conroy 10
Rochester. as IL were That Is, they
both go there.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

~ Eastern HiVh. Armstrong Will
coach the basketball team the i've
will get two workouts each week with
the Riverside OUTFIT IN their gymna-
SUM. and only one I'm their own court
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

Carl Morris L. popular with many
fans because he is determinedly work
ing hard TO get into shape TO be real
white hope.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

meeting Of the amateur hockey
clubs 81 the city is called for tonight
at the Arena.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

Edward McI< ernan. of Cincinnsti
who has piloted the Paris, Kentucky.
team TO two remnants. Will manage the
Battle Creek outfit in the South Michi-
gan league this coming year
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

George W Gardner. commodore OF
the Cleveland Yacht club. died az his
home in that city yesterday after a
short illness at the age or a.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

a renI smuggling match II expected
at the Browne gymnasium at New
York tonight when big Johnnie Vile,
the chicago heavyweight meets Andy
Dastnu Both men carry
"kicks' that have won many fights for
them recently.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

Joe German, champion middleweigh'
OF the Pacific coast succumDed IN the
.0fth round Of "a scheduled 12-round &C
to George Chipp. OF Plttsburg, at AK
ron. ohio. last night.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

They've heard Of the Tigers I'm Phiia-
delphia Bill Donovan won g hght
there the other night, and Ty Cobb ~
one OF the casts promising young
scrappers.
philadelphia baseball fans were
cheered today by the apparently au-
thorized announcement that Charlie
Doom would manage the philadelphia
Nationals again this year, despite his
wordy war with President Fogel
Germany schnefer may be the orig
fnaI baseball comedian, but he has to
hand il to the Canadian pugilst. Billy
defends Wolgast title. lie is the boy
who didn't beat Patsy Droullard OF
windsor few weeks ago until Pat
broke his hand
J.me. r.. Ganney and John VI. ward.
new owners OF the Boston Nationals.
have started things for next year with
the announcement that they VIII I'm :
metitatety exert every eff9Ft-te- aHa
three new pitchers.
Carl Morris L. popular with many
fans because he is determinedly work
ing hard TO get into shape TO be real
white hope.
renI struggling match II expected
york tonight when big johnnie Nllle,
the Chicago heavyweight. meets Andy
1 rr4s-t, ReRtnn- Both men carry
kicks" that have won many fights for
them recently
Dolly Gray goes Wild CoBroy 10
Rochester, as IL were. That is they
both go there.
Joe Jeanette, the Negro heavy
aN.alt. 70 mo 70
1Twin) sullivan. in ten-round night
on Dec. 26.
The Western Cowboy regulars didn't
have much trouble in disposing or the
| scrubs at basketball yesterday
loo German, champion middlewe Gig h I
Of the Pacific coast succumbed In the
! nfth round OF a scheduled l2-round 60
| TO George Chipp. OF Plttsburg, at Ak
ron. ohio last night.
meeting Of the amateur hockey
clubs 81 the city liz called for tonight
at the Arena.
| George ". Gardner. commodore OF
| the Cleveland Yacht club. died az his
home in that city yesterday after a
short illness at the age or a.
Arrangements have practically been
! competed for two bhsketball games
| between the Universities % Pennsylva-
MIA and Michigan and a baseball date
is being talked OF
Edward McI<ern 81 Cincinnati
who has piloted the Paris, Kentucky,
team 20 two pennants will manage the
Battle Creek outfit I'm the South Michi-
gan league this coming year.
~ Eastern High. Armstrong viii
coach the basketball team. the i've
will get two workouts each week with
the Riverside OUTFIT In their gymna-
stun. and only one IN their own court.
Hat Nelson won In 10 rounds NJ New
YorI, last night from Billie Howard.
rc outfought his opponent ell the way.
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

Jsme. n. Ganney and John VI. ward.
new owners OF the Boston Nationals.
have started things for neNt year with
the announcement that they VIII Inn
metftatety exert every eft aha
three new pitchers
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19

Arrangements have practically been
competed for two basketball games
between the Universities of Pennsylva-
mia and Michigan. and a baseball date
is being talked OF
The Detroit times., 1911-12-19
SHORT LENGTHS

They've heard Of the Tigers I'm Phiin-
delphia Bill Donovan won nght
there the other night, and Ty Cobb ~
one OF the casts promising young
scrappers.