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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
CHRIS MATHEWS0N
ARRIVES IN NEW
YORK FROM CUBA
Says Baseball Is More
Popular in Havana
Than Reported.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-Christopher
Mathewson, better known as Matty, or
Big Six,' pitcher extraordinary of the
Giants. arrived here yesterday from
Cuba on the steamship Havana of the
Ward Line. He walked down the
sangplank with his wife, looking the
picture of ruddy health and Juggling a
huge basket of fruit. a parting gift from
his admirers in Cuba.
He spoke in glowing terms of the
trip, and said that the Giants had made
a great hit in winning nine out Of twelve
games. Baseball. he explained. was
even more popular in Cuba than indl.
Gated by reports and that interest was
intense and the attendance surprisingly
big. He added:
IT'S nice little place they have
down there. 1t makes one feel sorry
to leave-they treat fellow so we'll.
But It's good to get back here. and my
", WE ana are going to spend Christmas
. Matty pitched four games In Cuba and
won three. lie sailed last Saturday,
ahead OF the team, which wound up its
John j. McGraw and the players viii
follow him closely. as all ore anxious
10 be home for Christmas.
The Giants made the most successful
invasion that has yet been mace against
the Cuban teams. Detroit managed TO
finish ahead in a series with the island
ers last year. but their victory was far
from being as decisive as that lust
scored by the New Workers. Twelve
games were played, SIX against the
Havana team and six against the AL
mendares. The Giants won nine of the
Twelve games. taking five from the
Havanas and four from the Almenda
Inc record for the trip Is as follows:
November 25-Giants, 4; Havana, /.
November 2S-Almendares, 6; Giants. 4.
November 27-Havana, 3; Giants, 2.
November So-Giants, 4: Aimendares, 0.
December 3-Giants, S; Havana, ..
december 4-Giants. 3, Almendares, 2
December 9-Giants, 7; Havana, l.
December lO-Giants, s; Almendares, g.
December 10-Giants. 10; Havana, 2.
December i+Almendares, !; Giants, 4.
December 17-Giants, 4; Havana, l.
December lS-Giants, 4; Almendares, /,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
MURPHY ARRANGING
SPRING TRAINING
TRIP FOR 80 CUBS
Ceases Ticket Controversy
Long Enough to Outline
Program.

CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-Spring training
trip plans are in the making for Frank
Chance and his thirty odd Cub athletes
who will be sent to the Southland
preparatory to the 1912 campaign for
another flag. Overlooking momentarily
the maze OF ticket scandals, threats Of
American League rebellion, and the
twenty greatest men. President Murphy
OF the Cubs outlined in part the pro-
gram which will hold in the annual
Enders.
Murphys itinerary is far from COM
pleted, but the remaining details will be
nxed up within the next two weeks
when the Cub president expects to
make trip through the Southland and
eventually land at the Panama canal.
During the taunt he will devote quite
q bit OF time to the arranging Of hotel
and training accommodations at New
Orleans. where the squad will hold
forth for several weeks before starting
back toward the Northland
Exhibition games have already been
arranged at New Orleans, Mobile.
Birmingham, Louisville. and Indiana
polls. The squad will first go to West
Baden February q. Three days Will
be spent there and the jump to New
Orleans will start on March 1.
Atlanta, Ga, has been sawed from
the itinerary by reason Of its being too
far of the path Of Cub travel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Ty Cobb Reaches His
TWenty-fifth Milestone

DETROIT. Mich. Dec. 0.-Tyrus
Raymond Cobb. baseball player and
thespian, was twenty-five years old
Monday. 1t was on December 10. 1886,
that Tyrus first saw the light of day
dawn in q little Georgfa town.
For q young man OF twenty-five years
Tyrus has had q good bit Of experience.
He has been in the major league long
enough to earn the undisputed title of
king Of all ballplayers." and he has
been before the white lights long
enough to have the distinction OF being
the best actor to graduate from the
baseball diamond
Kindly settle all disputes as to my
gae,' said Ty yesterday afternoon.
They have had me nearly as old as
Methuselah."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Tonorrow's Sports

Cardinals vs.. Ingram. at Ingram
gym, 8 p. m.
Epiphany VS.. Memorial Reserves,
at Memorial gym.
Eddie McGoorty vs.. Howard Nor
row. ten rounds, National Sporting
Club, New York.
Jim Smith vs.. Griff Jones, ten
rounds, Malvern A. c., New York.
Willie Lewis vs.. Hilliard Lang, ten
rounds, Toronto. Ontario.
Basketball-Princeton at Cornell.
Basketball-St. Lawrence at Brook
Ign Poly.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Ralph Stroud Will Be
Left With Stallings

DETROIT. Mich. Dec. 2-Managei
Jennings will not pick up Ralph Stroud
for his pitching stan this season, as
had been expected when Ralph war
farmed to the Buffalo team last year
Stroud will return to Buffalo again this
year, and with him will go Outfelder
Duncan, one of the Tiger recruits. Dun.
can played on the Columbus Is. c.
team, from whence he was secured by
Detroit. Stroud needs one more year
In minor league company, thinks Jen.
nings. before he will be a promising
acquisition to the Detroit team.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20

Of the season. but understand his
wrist Is coming along nicely. II il grow
ing stronger. and II Del Ia able TO show
any KIND Of form In 1912 our chances
Will be much improved.
nave never seen ISoudcn, the re-
cruit from the International League,
perform. but ball players in the East
ern League tout him as one of the
neioins wonders Of the game.
Will Solve Problem.
IF he can get in there and make
good around third base one problem
Will be solved. II Louden can turn out
good fielder. batsman will have to
do some tall hitting to get one betwoon
second and third base. Bush will take
care OF much OF the work at second
base. and his playing will offset poor
playing on the part OF . second base
man.
"kocher. who caught for Toronto last
season. should be Tiger regular In
1912. I was playing in Toronto last
week, and while there took It upon my
self to inquire about the material Do
there told me that Kocher viii make a
good running mate for Stanage.
They say he can whip the ball around
the bases, and that he was head and
shoulders above any, catcher In the In
also better than an average hitter.
Talk Of dissension among the Tigers
IL all rot. We had our arguments, to
be sure. but what ball team doesn't!
We all wanted to win the pennant, and
naturally we were somewhat peevish.
But so far as fights or hard feelings
are concerned, that Is all bosh.
Friendly With Moriarty. ''
There has been talk that Moriarty
and I nearly engaged in a Ast flsht.
George and / are the best OF friends.
We roomed together In the spring and
we were on the friendliest terms
throughout the season. The story that
put It UP to President Navin to sell
or trade Moriarty is a fabrication.
In the first place, had no grounds
for such action. and In the second place,
l wouldn't take such a step II / did
wouldn't put the management in a
compromising position"
II Is hardly possible that II will 60
season ends early In March. and he
says he will probably rest for a couple
Of weeks afterward. -
but I'll be out there. At as a fiddle.
when the bell rings on the opening
day." he promised.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Heine Berger Sold to
Southern League Club

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 2o.-Secretary
Quinn. Of the Columbus American as
ISOLATION baseball club, announces the
sale Of Pitcher Charles (Heine) Berger
to the Mobile club. of the Southern
League.
Berger was a member of the Cleve-
land team Tor several years. He was
sold back to the Columbus club along
with George Perring in 1910 He failed
to be as successful in the A. A. as he
had been when with the Columbus club
prior to coming to the Maps, and was
farmed out to Lima club of the ohio
State League. Columbus recalled him at
the end OF the season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
B|LL|ARD|STS ARE
FLOCK|NG TO SEE
De ORC AND DAILY
Cue Wonders Easily De.
feat Best Local
Talent.
Washington billiardists are this wee

washington billiardists are this week
entertaining and being entertained by
two Of the greatest shots in the BUSH
ness. Alfredo De Orc and John DAILY.
Each Is playing two exhibitions daily
and each is ready to meet the best this
city is willing to offer in the way Of
opponents. At the Leader. on Four
teenth street, DAILY plays at 2 o'clock in
the afternoon and o'clock in the even
ing, while at the Royal De Orc starts
his afternoons play at and his even
ing's at 8.
De Orc holds the three-cushion cham.
pionship OF the world and, while there
has not yet been a match arranged. he
expects before the end Of the winter to
defend his title against any who may
be strong enough to attract a large
purse from some Eastern promoter. De
Orc. who is a Cuban, is most popular
among his countrymen who like to see
him play and between exhibitions yes
: terday he was guest at the legation
Of that country. .rF...'
In the afternoon he won from K. z.
sullivan by % to 80, but in the evening
ne had q more difficult task in dispos-
ing of Mr.. Underwood. who succeed ed
In holding the score to 43 to so. This
evening he will play Ed Hickey, con-
sidered among the best players in this
After each exhibition match De Orc
gives a demonstration of his fancy
SHOTS which are as interesting as most
Of the exhibitions
The coming to Washington of DAILY
at this time Is of especial interest be-
cause only last week he won a $500
match at Doyles in playing against he
best three-cushion billiardists in New
York. " ~
w. F. Putnam has succeeded in get
tlng strong opponents for DAILY in the
them by 80 to % and 80 to q.
DAILY will continue to play here the
rest Of the week and will give exhibit
lions OF his fancy shots after each
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
onas Veterans Transferred to MnorsCob Expects Tigers to
COBB LOOKS FOR QAN2
ANOTHER PENNANT
Thinks Tigers Can Win If lnfelder and Two Pitchers
Are Obtained-Denies Quarreling With
Morarty

DETROIT. Mich. Dec. 20.--"If we can
get ono good infielder and two good
pitchers from the 1912 recruits. another
pennant will float over Bennett Park in
1913" said Tyrus Raymond Cobb, bail
player and actor, yesterday. Tyrus Is
starring In THE College Widow a
play that is called the best OF George
AIDES offerings.
This talk OF the Athletics breexing
, into another flag next season Is trifie
premature" continued Ty. There are
seven other clubs in the league, and
there are at least four that will give
the Macimen all kinds OF trouble. The
Tigers win be the greatest stumbling
block IN the path Of the champions, and
Cleveland, Chicago, and New York
sn 20 If Se able 70 take few games.
work OF the Maps. White Sox, and High
landers In 1872. The Cleveland team,
under Harry Davis, should show con-
side era better than 4 did in 1911.
There 10 no getting around that.
While he may have troubles with the
Cleveland fans-because he usurped the
p pas r OF Seorge stoyali-I believe he
The White Sox. under Jimmy Gala
han. will be an improved team. The
Soy have Q fine outfield and an excel
than they had when they won the
worlds honors. Then they only had a
pitching staff. Callahan will work with
Owner Comiskey, and better feeling will
probably exist between Callahan and
the players than was apparent between
DUFFY and his men.
Made Great Record.
'Wolverton. the new manager OF the
Highlanders. made q great record on
the coast. He knows baseball player
when he sees one. and he will get work
out Of the men. There VIII be no loaf
ing with him at the helm. and antici-
pate good records from the New York
pitchers-much better records than they
made under Hal Chase.
Getting to the Tigers: We we're un-
fortunate In 1911. We got away to q
running start, but injuries to the play
ers hurt our chances. When Del Gain
er was put out of the game with a
broken wrist our chances for a PEN
nant went a-glimmering. Although we
had a big lead thon the season was
young. and the Mackmen had plenty of
time to overhaul u.s.
II haven't seen Gamer since the close
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
But Four Players Can
Be Class c Performers

SAVANNAH Ga, Dec. 20-The South
Atlantic Baseball League at its meet
ing here decided that no more than
four players to club, including the
Glass C, can play with any club ir
this league. In the case of pitchers
ten games, and of other players, twenty
games in higher company will be the
eligibility test.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
ODay Is at Work.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 20-"Hank"
O'Dey, the new manager of the Gin
c!nnat Reds, has taken up his duties.
He says he has no trades under con-
sideration and will not take up that
important detail until he becomes moro
familiar with the players and the con-
ditions.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Mike Kahos leaves town today.

Clark Griffith is not worrying about
talk Of baseball wars. He has been
through the bittcrest struggle OF them
all, the battle between Ban Johnson 8
circuit ana the National League. He
knows the cost OF such q battle. AMI
the new outlaws don't seem burdened
with wealth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Seen Daily or De Orc yet?

John Franklin Baker. the Trappe, Nd.
boy whose wagon tongue whale out the
winning bingles back in October. humb.
ling the glories of Christy Mathewsor
and Richard Vanguard. is buying up all
the available farms around his native
place and when he retires from the dia.
mond, he will sit back before his fire.
place and recall the days when he was
just an ordinary man like the rest OF
n's neighbors. 1t pays to be a bal
player; It pays more to be a winning
ball player: it pays most to be win.
ming ball player with brains Baker is
all three.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Joe Wood WEEDS TODAY.

BOSTON. Dec. 2o.-Joe Wood, the
Boston American League team pitcher,
will be married in Philadelphia today
to Miss May Perry of this city. Joe Is
resiaing at tarkers glen, IA. and met
city last summer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
c. u. is very busy.

big Six" Brewer, the local backstop
with the Nationals for a ray day last
summer. Is to be tried out by the
Bridgeport club next year. Here's hop
ing he makes good. The lad shows
signs Of being a good catcher. but might
develop into a first paseman with coach
ing. In that case he would stand more
chance Of winning laurels higher UP.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Ball players are marrying.

Johnny Ward Is now president Of the
Boston National League club. How
this must tickle Ban Johnson! Ward
is backed with coolies OF coin and in
tends putting his club in the race next
season. Also he will be right where
the fight is the thi .kest when 1t comes
to confronting Johnson. That will lie
most pleasant warfare fo- Ward
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Can't scare Gr'n.

Inasmuch as The Times reported last
August the Intentions of the Nationals
management to lower the pitchers hox
at Flotida avenue for the season OF 1912.
the Information now Is hardly new.
However, 1t is n good plan. All the
local players complained OF the wicked
bounds the ball took and prayed for
relief.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
No baseball war in sight.

Ty Cobb hastcns to deny the story
that he auarrcled with George Moriarty
last year. Well, maybe no didn't. but
he certainly did quarrel with Sam Craw-
ford a couple Of seasons ago. They
didn't speak for months. That's in
evitable between a baseball star and
those who believe their good work Is
contributing to the stars success
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Tenney Says Donlin
Is Chained to Boston

Mike Donlin is chained to the Bosto
according to Fred Tenney, unless there
Is good trade in sight. Tenney, also
believes old Cy Young will have a good
year in 1872.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
O'Toole Still Having
Trouble With Muscles

The muscles In Marty O'Toole's hurl-
Ing arm are still sore. and the young
Pirate Is under treatment by Brock
arm Is in a bad way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Is "Stuffy" to be canned?

Wild Conroy Is we'll satisfied with his
rev place in Rochester and announces
that he will be the best third baseman
in the international League. There's a
whole lot Of baseball left In the vet
eran. and IL he can keep up the fielding
pace he set here last season he will
have little difficulty living up to his
promise.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Bring on the canvas cover.

The -sightedness of Connie Mack
may be seen in his efforts to obtain
Hugh Bradley from the Red Sox.
Though he already has a corking good
man for the first corner, he wants to
be prepared. Bradley will be put in the
shade by Jake Stahl and would fit In
well with the Athletics. Mack is a
wise old owl.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Will Griff use the shovel?

John Paul Jones. the Washington boy
wearing the colors of Cornell. is chosen
for both the All-Amsrican and ALI
Collegiate athletic teams: Jones IL the
greatest miller since Tommy Conner,
and expects to trot the distance in 4:l2
next summer. He should be the bright
star of the Olympics in Sweden.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Giants, champions of-Cuba.

Who has fastened the muffiers to the
exhaust valves OF Horatius Antonius
Fogelius and c.. Auburn Doom? Let
him step forward to receive the laurel
wreath.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Letter here for Rob Roy Mackcy.

When all had Christy Mathewson
down and out. following his defeats by
the Athletics. 10. he goes to Cuba and
stands the brunette players on their
heads. Batsmen who had punished
George Mullin, Jack Coombs, and other
stars, were powerless before the fade
away" oh. guess Matty will be there
again in 1912.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Friends schoo!sbcys some players.

National Leaguers seem tickled to
death that their schedule will be short
ened next season. They never did
much on Columbus Day, anyway. The
Brooklyn Poo-bah, c. Hercules Ebbets.
always managed to jam that date into
the schedule, forcing the pennant-win-
ners, which he never had. to waste a
Whole week while their American League
antagonists were preparing for the
worlds championship clash. In 1912
both leagues will close their seasons
about the same time. Each pennant-
winner will be able to prepare for the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
BOB TtiAYER's SPORTING GOSSIP
= EVERY KNOCK IS A BOOST.

biggest contest Of all on even terms
with the other. something we have Ions
wished for.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Joe Turner a winner.

Much conflict is expected at the COM
ing meeting of the football experts in
New York. The country seems broken
over the needs of the game and the
West is sure to give battle to the East
over the forward pass. But the East
is far from being united on the ques-
ton. How would You like to be on the
committee?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20
Where They'll Train

American League.
Washington at Charlottesville, Va.
Cleveland at New Orleans.
Philadelphia at San Antonio.
Detroit at Monroe, La.
Chicago at Corsicana, Tex.
Boston at Hot Springs, Ark.
New York at Atlanta.
st. Louis at st. Louis.
National League.
New York at Marlin. Tex.
Chicago at New Orleans.
Pittsburg at Hot Springs, Ark.
Philadelphia at Hot Springs. Ark.
Brooklyn at Hot Springs, Ark.
Cincinnati at Hot Springs, Ark.
st. Louis at st. Louis.
Boston at Augusta, Ga.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-20

Why not Suit Or Overcoat as
Christmas gift? Can you imagine
anything more pleasing or more
serviceable? Handsome Suits and
Overcoats to order at special prices.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-30
eocIETIEs.

Philathea
The Philathea Class
Sunday school met at the Iloi-4-.
Mrs. n. G. Hall Thursday evening
The devotional exercises were con-
Quoted by the president Mrs. X. o.
Hall. after which the written review OF
the quarters lesson was completed.
After the study hour, the guest were
invited to spend while together So
cially and we're most pleasantly enter
tanned by each trying her hand as
artists by tearing from paper, animals
fish. fowls, etc. Some wonderful talent
was discovered, as well as the fact
that most of them lacked this talent
The guests we're then invited to the
porch, where a water melon feast was
enjoyed.
Those present besides the members
were: Mrs. F. F. Woodley, Misse'
Kate williams. Aussie Haney, Grac
Woodley, Grace Mills and Mr.. an
Mrs. Roy Woodley.
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-30
THE HAWKINS
HARDWARE 60,
Bio Company is Spreading Out ana
Making extensive improvements
on Building.

From the announcement appearing
in this issue of The News on the part
of the Hawkins Hardware Company
and from the improvements In prog
ress at that big store, it looks as II
the SO called hard times have simply
passed around the other way and new
err touched this establishment.
The Hawkins Hardware Company
has grown and prospered from the
beginning. 1t was founded on a sound
basis and met positive need in this
section of the state. Differed by &C
tive business men, experienced in thu
hardware trade, it started out with
fixed policy of reliable goods at fai
prices, and business was pushes
along that line, every inducement i
the way of polite and courteous trea
ment and prompt deliveries being gi'
en- the customer.
| As a result the trade of the esta
lishment both in the Wholesale and r
/ tail departments has brosdened al
/, covers large territory. Stocks ha'
; been Increased, ara pm the nrst Of u
8 year large additi warehouse Y
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-30
CITY sREvITlEs.
; ~~~~~<~%~~>>>>~s


The Gem Theatre has arranged a
splendid program of moving picture
plays that will appeal to the hundreds
of ladies and children that usually at
tend the Gem Theatre on Friday
nights, following is the program
Overture, selection from Faust. by
Gem orchestra; spot and Illustrated
songs by Mr.. Frank Tyree. "The Mute
of Portici," grand historical play II
which Mount vesuvivus in eruption
is shown. The program will conclud'
with 1.-THE Ranchman's Vengeance"
splendid western drama. Tomorrow
Saturday, special plays will be exhil
tied at the Gem with the usual bi
The Hattiesburg news. (Hattiesburg, Miss.) 1908-1917, 1911-06-30

already laIe~
improved and beauu.-
facilities secured for the &R.--
goods. The Pine street front OF the
store will be fitted with plate glass
all along the side walk, and the store
next tn the Davidson store will be con-
verified into a salesroom for more COST
ly goods than at present In adoi-
ton a permanent and substantial avn
ing will be placed all along the Pine
street front.
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MUST LET PUBLIC KNOW.
tev linton Associated Press.)

San Francisco. June So.-Beginmhg
tomorrow, the railroad companies oi
this state will be compelled to publish
a list of the persons receiving free OF
reduced rates on transportation. This
was made a law at he last State Legs
lature and the railroad commissioners
have notified the railroads that the'
must abide by 1t.