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Evening star., 1911-05-25
BOSTON SIGNS STRAND.
Youngest Player in Country Is Also
a Giant Pitcher.
Special Dispatch to The Sta

SpeciaI Dispatch to The Star.
SPOKANE, Wash, May 2o-Paul
Strand. southpaw pitcher on the Spokane
team of the Northwestern League, just
sold to the Boston Americans for $500.
is the youngest player in organized base
ball In America. He Is native OF the
state of Washington. born in December.
1893 on a farm at South Prairie. where
his parents settled twenty years ago.
soon after arriving in this country from
Sweden.
Young Strand won his first three games
with Spokane this season, allowing but
fifteen hits and striking out thirty men.
In the second game here against Vic
toria (B. Co team he struck out the
first three men at bat with nine pitched
balls.
Strand is a trifie more than six feet in
height and weighs 10 pounds. He has
developed unusual speed, and shows con-
troll and some generalship. Veterans de-
clare he will be the sensation of the
year as soon as he acquires some of the
finer points of the game. He Is a natural
player, throws well to the bases and
works fast on the field he is quiet and
reserved, passing his leisure time in
study.
Evening star., 1911-05-25
BY J. ED GRILLO.

Another defeat at Detroit today and the
chances are that the Nationals will be
sole occupants of that unenviable posi-
tion at the bottom of the pennant race.
1t is not a new experience for Wash
ington. but one which it was hoped would
not be the Nationals lot again for many
years. The good finish the team made
last fall and the weakness of the st.
Louis team made it look like certainty
that SO long as the Browns were in the
race the Nationals would never be worse
than seventh. But this. like many other
calculations in base ball, seems to have
failed. for today the Browns are on an
equal footing with the Nationals, and in
cidentally. playing a much higher grade
of ball than are their rivals for last
honors.
Fifteen games have been played by the
McAleerites since they left here and but
three of these have been won-a showing
as poor as any team representing this
city has ever made.
Under the circumstances 1t is but nat
ural that every one interested in base
ball should have an idea of how the
present state of affairs could be remedied.
All sorts of suggestions are MADE, some
Of them feasible and others ridiculous.
But when the whole proposition Is sum-
med up there is but one conclusion to be
reached and that is that the team as
now made I'D is outclassed by six or
seven of its rivals. This would indicate
that the team if it plays to its true form
should finish near the bottom of the race,
which it undoubtedly will.
1t is to be expected that under the cir
cumstances the manager of the team
must shoulder most of the blame. Abtl-
ity is figured by results and McAleer has
not delivered any more, IL as mucb as
his predecessor. He may have done as
well as any man living, but the fact re-
mains that his team is at the bottom OF
the race so he is held responsible.
No manager could have more absolute
power than has McAleer. He can do
with his players as he chooses. make
trades or purchases. sign or release with with
out consulting any one. So the claim
that he is handicapped by interference
cannot be advanced.
A losing team is the hardest thing in
the world to manage. Even though the
very best of judgment is used, the lack
of success, brought about by lack OF
strength, always makes the man in
charge look incompetent. He may make
move which gives him percentage,
yet if it fails he is held up to ridicule.
Tuesday. for instance. with lot OF
right handed hitters coming UP. McAleer
substituted Johnson for Gray against the
Tigers and the game was lost. That
move cost McAleer much of his popu-
larity with local fans. and yet IL the
proposition were left to a committee of
the best base ball men in the country
he would probably be voted as having
done the right thing. Say that he had
left Gray in the game and he had lost
McAleer would have been blamed for not
making a change.
A managers duties do not end with
trying to make the material he has on
hand win. If he finds that he lacks the
proper players he must try to get those
he needs. That, of course. is not ac-
Evening star., 1911-05-25
Chicago Continues to Win.

BOSTON. May 25.-Playing through a
light rain Chicago won from Boston yes
terday, to 2. The visitors secured two
runs In the first inning, but errors by
Zimmerman and Safer in the seventh al
lowed Boston to tie the score.
In the ninth inning hit by thinner
man. followed by a double by Sheckard
and a triple by Schultz. drove in the
winning runs. Score:
R.HE.
Chicago. ..... 1000 oooO2- s 3
Boston. 90 o o 1 % 3
Evening star., 1911-05-25
IN A BAD WAY.
Shortstop Blackburne Undergoes Op
Grafton and Nav Be Out of Game,

CHICAGO. May 25.-Russell Black
burne. shortstop of the Chicago Ameri-
cans. who has been out of the game
practically the entire season, had a
floating cartilage removed from his
knee yesterday.
Blackburne will not be able to join the
team again for at least two months, If
at all.
Whether he will be able to play again
will be determined for a certainty as
soon as he is able to walk. the doubtful
part now being whether the operation
will result in slight stiffness in the
injured knee
Evening star., 1911-05-25

hits-Jones. Stanage. Lelivelt. Somerlot. Groom
Stolen bases-Crawford t2,. Jones. Moriarty. Con
roy Lelivelt t2l. Gessler Henry. Double play
Mcbride to Solnerlot Struck out-By Works. 2
by Groom. g.: by Hughes. 1. Passed hall-Henry
First base on balls-Of Works. TO- of Groom. g.
of Hughes, 2 Umpires-Messrs. O'Loughlin and
Dineen. Time Of game hours
Evening star., 1911-05-25
stssness Nationals Fault in Games Played Against Detroit Tigers
Saturdays Game Will
Be Called at 4 O'Clock

The Nationals have an of day
Friday and open long
stretch of home games here with
Boston Saturday. Twenty games
are scheduled to be played here
before the team leaves ON its
next trip. Saturdays game will
be called at 4 o'clock. After the
four games with Boston, New
York comes for q single day and
then the western teams play here
In the following order: Detroit,
Cleveland, Chicago and st. Louis.
Evening star., 1911-05-25
Playing Like Champions.

PHILADELPHIA, May 25.-By losing
yesterdays game to ST. Louis. TO 2.
Philadelphia was defeated for the sixth
consecutive time. Moore pitched eight in
nings and was hit safely in only one of
them. the third. when four singles. a base
on balls and two errors gave ST. Louis
four runs. Golden was effective with men
on the bases. Score:
R.H E.
st. Louis. oo4 0oooo4 5 3
Philadelphia.-.... o o o % 8 2
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MINOR LEAGUE GAMES.

EASTERN LEAGUE.
At Notwithstanding game: Montreal. II:
Providence: 8. Afternoon game: Providence. 4;
A. Bnt.lo.Jerssy City: =; I.le Buffalo.
s.e Teronto 3 s.
more. 2. Afternoon game: Baltimore. II: To-
! ronto. 9.
NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE.
At Syracuse - syracuse-scranton game post
A. Aln9nyn;A,s:Dy R;A,s:T;oG s. E'Ttrs, 41o1
At Utica-Utica- wilkesbarre game postponed
wet grounds.
TRI-sTATE LEAGUE.
At Johnstown-Resding O; Johnstown. 4.
At York-York. 2; Trenton. 0.
At Altoona-Aitoons. 8; Lancaster. 4.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE
At Montsomery- -Mcntgo%ery 5; Memphis; /. =
At Mobile-Nashville. 7: Mobile, g.
At Birmingham--Ftrst game: Chattanooga. 6;
Chattanooga, o.
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE.
At Charleston.aMaeon. 8: Charleston 1.
At Savannah-Savannah, g; Albany, o.
At Coiumbia-Columbia. 5; Jacksonville. 4.
At Augusta-Columbus. I: Augusta. 8.
VIRGINIA STATE LEAGUE.
At Dsnville-Riohmond. 10; Danville. 2.
At Roanoke-Roanoke. 4: Petersburg. 3.
At Lynchburg-Lynchburg, Il; Norfolk, l.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
At Toledo-Toledo. 6: st. Paul, 5.
At Louisviie-IouisTille. 5; Milwaukee,: g..
At Indianspolis-M Minneapolis IS; lndianapo-
lis, 10.
APPALACHIAN LEAGUE.
At -Morristown. 2; Knoxville. O..
Al Cleveland-Johnson City, O; Cleveland I.
At Asheville--Asheville, 2; Bristol, 1.
CAROLINA ASSOCIATION.
At Winston Winston Salem. I; Char
At Anderson IL: Anderson. 2.
At Spartanburg 8; Greensboro 2.
Evening star., 1911-05-25

The Giants went to the frpnt position
yesterday in the close National League
race They are seven points ahead of
the Phillies The latter were beaten for
the sixth straight time. The Cardinals
put :t over them again. The New Yorks
beat Cincinnati for the second time and
Accounted for their fifth straight win.
fhe Brooklyns. who. like the Giants and
Cardinals are cutting wide swath.
blanked the tagging Pirates The Cubs
won their sixth straight game. which was
In connection with Boston's fourteenth
consecutive loss The Phillies had held
me lead since the season opened.
Evening star., 1911-05-25
SOUTHERN LEAGUE
TO TEST NEW BALL

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, May 23.-
The Southern League has been
selected for the first official test
OF a new brand of cork-cenfer
base balls which have been hur-
ried from the factory to lessen
the batting and shorten the
Iong-drawn out games caused up
to date. The new balls are ex-
pected early next month, and Will
he distributed by President kav-
anaugh. 1t is said that major
league representatives Will watch
the test.
Evening star., 1911-05-25
Browns Blank Boston.

ST. LOUIS. May 25.-Pelty allowed
only three scattered hits and ST. Louis
defeated Boston yesterday, l to 0. In
the first inning Mclean doubled and
scored the only run of the game. when
Laporte singled. Score: R.H.E.
St Louis 10000 90 Oxl 4 O
Roston 90 900 90 3
Evening star., 1911-05-25
New York Beats Chicago.

CHICAGO, May 25.-New York punched
hits off Olmstead and defeated Chicago,
8 to 3, yesterday.
Brockett lost control in the fourth and
retired in favor Of Caldwell, who held the
locals safe. Score: X. H T.
New York k... l 1 0 O o o o ID IL !
Chicago.2 2OO1 900 0-3 5 o
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Other American League Games.
Five Hits for Baker.

CLEVELAND, May 25.-Philadelphia
made it three straight from Cleveland
yesterday. winning, to 1. Bakers bat
ting featured In five times at bat he
made two singles, two doubles and
triple. Score: RH.E.
Philadelphia. 1 o 3 % II ]
Cleyeland 90 O 900 % O-1 q !
Evening star., 1911-05-25
NATIONAL LEAGUE GAMES.
Giants in First Place.

NEW YORK, May 25.-The Giants as
sumed first place in the National League
race yesterday by defeating Cincinnati.
while the Cardinals were vanquishing
Philadelphia
Marquard pitched a splendid game for
the locals, not allowing hit after the
first inning Score: RH-E.
New York 1900 OOOx-2 l
Cincinnati. . 90 o o 90 0-1 . 2
Evening star., 1911-05-25

sBatted for Groom in ninth.
tran for Schaefer.
two out when winning run scored.
fBatted for Ness in eighth.
Washington. 2 o 0 o-5
Detroit ....... o o o O Is
Two.base hits Works. Jones Cobb. Three.bsse
hit-Delehanty. Hits-On Groom, in nve in
nings; of Hughes. 3 in three innings. Sacrifice
Evening star., 1911-05-25

Pitcher Burns, the southpaw purchased
by the Phillies from Cincinnati. Joined his
new team yesterday. He looks it for
many twirling battles and says he is
glad to be with Dooin's team.
Evening star., 1911-05-25
Shutout for Pittsburg.

BROOKLYN. May 25-Zimmerman's
home run. with two men on bases, clinch-
ed yesterdays game for Brooklyn, al
though Stark's run in the first would
have been sufficient. as Schardt pitched
shutout ball. Only one Pittsburg PLAYER
reached third base. Score:
RHE
Brooklyn ........1 3 o o OK 5 |
Pittsburg. 90 5000 90 4 .
Evening star., 1911-05-25

APPALACHIAN LEAGUE.
At observation-disclosures. 2: Knoxville. o.
At Cleveland-Johnson City, o; Cleveland. l.
At Asheville-Asheville, 2; Bristol, i.
Evening star., 1911-05-25
CAROLINA ASSOCIATION.

At Winston n-Salem-Winston- Salem, Z; Char
lotte. 1.
At Anderson-Grcenville. IL: Anderson. 2
At Spartanburg-Sparts snburg. 8; Greensboro, 2.
Evening star., 1911-05-25

A managers duties do not end with
trying to make the material he has on
hand win. If he finds that he lacks the
proper players he must try to get those
he needs. That, of course. is not ac-
Evening star., 1911-05-25

At Syracuse Syracuse Scranton game post
poncd, wet grounds.
At Albany-Albany. S: Elmira, 1.
At Troy-Bingha Z: Troy, 1.
At Utica-Utlca- -Wilkesbarre game postponed
wet grounds.
Evening star., 1911-05-25
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

At Toledo-Toledo. 6: st. Paul, 5.
At Louisvilie-Iouisville. 5; Milwaukee. B
At Indianspolis-M Minneapolis. Is; Indianapo-
4 10
Evening star., 1911-05-25
Schedules,

I : AMERICAN LEAGUE.
| TO-DAY TOMORROW.
Washing'n Detroit.
Philadefp'a at Ceveld. No games scheduled.
New York at Chicago.
Boston at st. Louis.
Evening star., 1911-05-25
sOUTHERN LEAGUE

At Montgomery S; Memphis, !.
At New Orieans-New Orleans, Z; Atlanta,
At Mobile-Nashville, 7: Mobile, 3.
At Birmingham-First game: Chattanooga, 8
Birmingham, 4. Second game: Birmingham, 6
Chattanooga, o.
Evening star., 1911-05-25
sov,TH ATLANTIC LEAGUE.

At Charleston-Macon, 8: Charleston. 1.
At savannah-Savannah,6 8; Albany, o.
At Columbia-Columbia, 5; Jacksonville. 4.
At Augusta-Columbus, I: Augusta, 3.
Evening star., 1911-05-25
TRT.sTATE LEAGUE.

At Harrisburg Wilmington. 6: Harrisburg. 1
Al Johnstown-Reading. @; Johnstown, 4.
At York-York. 2; Trenton, O.
At Altoona-Altoona, q; Lancaster. 4.
Evening star., 1911-05-25
VIRGINIA STATE LEAGUE

VINUIN1h . n z 0N1TA
It Danville-Richmond, 10; Danville, 2.
e Roanoke-Roanoke. 4: Petersburg. 3.
Lt Lynchburg-Lynchburg II; Norfolk, l..
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In Social Circles
l RN DINA CarneA
By Mrs Dona Games

tasty arrangement of ferns, the
Howell, Mrs. NJ. II. James, Mrs. II. G..
Rhodes and Mrs. J. I. Hanway. The
brides book was placed in this at
tractiye room and was presided over
by Mrs. Tyler Haswell and Mrs. 7. X,
Lawrence.
In the library, where congratula-
tions were said, the bridal party
greeted the guests. Those in line We're
the bride and groom, their attendants,
and Mrs. Il. S. Webb, Sr., Mrs. J.
Webb Howell, Rev. Glenn Finn and
Senator John Sharp Williams. The
mantel and bookcases in this room
were especially attractive with a
graceful arrangement of yellow and
white chrysanthemums in brass and
crystal vases with a tracery of dainty
ferns.
The dining room. decorations were
eXuuisitely beautiful, showing excel
lent taste in their artistic arrange
ment. Suspended by brass chains
from the prettiy decorated chande-
lier was a basket filled with white
chrysanthemums and ferns touching
a mount of feathery ferns that formed
centerplece on the round polished
table. Brass Candlesticks holding
burning tapers were Joined with
sprays of Southern smilaX and crystal
dishes held white minis in chrysan-
themum form. Those receiving in this
room were Mrs. f. n. Astin. Mrs. j.
A. Mcqueen, Mrs. Glenn Finn and
Mrs. Rob Roberts The punch bower
in one corner of this room showed an
artistic touch of beauty in its decora-
ton of chrysanthemums and satin
bows. the cooling beverage being
served by Miss Mary James and Miss
Ara Haswell.
The chandeliers in every room we're
gracefully decorated in white chrysan-
themums. ferns and white maline. The
home decorations, under the manage
ment of Mrs. +. II. Astin and Mrs.
Rob Roberts, ranked with the hand
soonest ever seen in Bryan. Besserer's
orchestra from Austin stationed in
ear hall discoursed throughout the
evening the latest popular music, to
the infinite pleasure of the company.
The esteem in which the bride and
groom are held was attested not only
by the presence and expressions of
friends, but by the wealth of lovely
gifts coming from all parts of the
>tpfr
The brides gifts to her attendants
were beautiful wishbone brooches.
The groom's remembrances to the
sroomsmen were gold tie clasps with
monograms.
Angel cream was served with angel
food cake The handsomely embossed
wedding cake was cut and caused
much merrment among the young
people who all tried to secure some
emblem contained therein.
The groom is son of Senator and
Mrs. John Sharp Williams, of Iazoo
City, Miss. He is a graduate of. the
Agricultural and Mechanical College
of Texas, young man of fine attain
ments and excellent character, and is
in every way worthy of the implicit
trust and confidence of the young
woman who has entrusted her future
to his keeping.
The brides travelling dress was
stylish coat suit of blue, with hat
gloves and shoes of same shade.
Mr.. and Mrs. Williams left on the
midnight train for New Orleans,
where they will spend several days
before going to their home in Iazoo
City, Miss.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1911-11-18
Young Men Of elks' Club Tender
Dance Tuesday Evening Compli.
mentarY 70 VISITING Young ladies'.

One of the most thoroughly enjoy,
able affairs of the week was the dance
given on Tuesday evening at the Elks
club rooms by the young men of the
Elks' Club to the visiting young ladies.
There was a large attendance and the
hours were most pleasantly spent,
The grand march was led by Miss
Pauline Webb and Mr.. John Sharp
Williams, Jr. Besserer's orchestra of
Austin discoursed sweet and apprO-
pirate music during the entire even,
ing and that alone was an enjoyable
feature.
The outside cover of the dance pro
grams was handsomely embossed and
the list contained sixteen dances and
several extras.
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HOME FOR SALE.

For Rent-Three rooms, furnished
or unfinished First door west Parks
furniture store. Call at shooting gai-
lery.
Fresh home-ground corn meal and
chops. Hensarling RIOS. Phone 25l.
Car of fine alfalfa on track. Hens,
arling Bros. Phone 25l.
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NO.TSU-OH CARNIVAL, HOUSTON,
November 1919, 1911.

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FOR SALE

Improved Brazos county land at $40
per acre; 49S acres of land located
IL miles from Bryan, all fenced;
about 80 acres in two fields, fenced
hog proof; one 3-room house; good
we'll; one pasture OF 1855 acres (post
oak TIMBER fenced hog proof; an
other pasture of 263 acres, OF which
about 100 acres is prairie and the
balance about one-half post oak tim
Der and one.half bottom timber,
fenced hog proof on three sides. For
terms apply TO
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am still saving woou. Phone 900,
J. l.. Robertson.
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Senator John Sharp Williams, Sr.,
of Yazoo City, Miss, was a guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs r. S. Webb, Sr, during
his visit to Bryan, he having attended
the Williams Webb wedding
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The Embroidery Club will meet with
Mrs. S. ]. Emory next Tuesday after
noon at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. n. Cole.
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Miss Sadie Webb of Dallas and Miss
Devices Cochran Of Chicago, who were
attendants at the Williams-Webb
wedding, were guests Of Mr.. and Mrs.
J. Webt Howell while in the city.
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Miss Kate Hundley of Caldwell and
Messrs. d. T. Oliver, Henry Womble
and Hubert Womble were guests of
DR.. w. H. Oliver during the Williams
Webb wedding.
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Mrs. Mamie Bledsoes friends are
pleased at her return from an extend
ed visit to Cleburne, Abilene AMI
Hearne.
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Mrs. r. f. l.. knight of Dallas, for
merly Miss Annie Armstrong of this
city, has returned home after several
days visit to Mrs. G, S. Parker.
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Misses Allie and Ray Conway will
be hostesses to the Bachelor Girls
Club on Wednesday afternoon.
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Miss Willie Brewer of Nacogdoches
is the guest of Rev and Mrs. Glenn
Finn. Miss Brewer is a sister Of Mrs
Finn and visited here in the summer,
making many friends, all of whom are
delighted at her return.
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j. w. BATS
FOR SALE.

FOR SALE.
One and one.half acres of land an
new six-room frame cottage, locate
on east side of town; south FROM
Price $500. Apply to
J. w. BATS.
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Miss Mary Ross Parker has re.
turned from visit to friends in
Crockett. While there she was hon
Gree at several social functions.
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Notes and Personals

Mr.. and Mrs. John Lawrence hav
returned home after a pleasant yisi
in Houston.
The Detroit times., 1911-10-25
PROMINENT WOMAN'S
DEATH BATTLES POLICE
Indianapolis Officers Try To
Solve Mystery of Physician
Found Slain.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Oct. 25.--
Completely baffed In their efforts to
secure a clue in the death mystery
of Dr. Helene Knabe, 80. former state
pathologist of Indiana. and one OF the
best known woman physicians OF the
middle west, the Indianapolis police
today worked on the theory OF re-
venge as the only possible solution.
Coroner Durham today announced,
after a complete examination, that
the body showed no evidence OF a
criminal attack. He scouts suicide
theory, however, and considers that
the evidence that Dr. Knabe was muir
dered is conclusive. None OF the
woman's jewels or valuables are miss
ing, according to the police.
With these theories the police to-
day are seeking out the life history
of the dead woman in an effort 10
ascertain any enemies that she may
have had No hint OF love affair
has yet been secured by the police
and so far as they have been able to
ascertain no men were calling on the
woman. Practically all OF her male
acauaintances, it is said, were physi-
clans of the city.
That the death wound was inflicted
in her sleeping apartments by man,
is however. the belief OF the police.
The cartilage of the spinal column
was found to be marked today, indi-
eating that powerful arm welded
the knife at her throat, or II would
not have penetrated SO deeply