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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
McGRAW RETURNS
FROM CUBAN TRIP
Charley Herzog and Wife Umpire Rigler and Mrs. Nc
Graw Are in Party-Fve Other Giants Arrived Yes
II 10 Observation-Disclosures Cuban Players

diamond. They perform the manual
part of the game very well. but the
keen. crafty headwork we see IN the
game here is missing. They know
nothing about inside baseball, and we
were able to out-trick them most Of the
time In an opposing pitcher they look
for speed, and usually. they hit a fast
ball, but when thex try to solve solve the the
air very aggressiveiy. "Matty" fade
away was a great puzzle to them and
they were at a loss to find the ball
when he sent over the slow drop.
Mr.. McGraw. "about Mendez. the Cuban
pitcher. He Is a fine pitcher. sure
enough, with as fast ball as you'd see
anywhere He burns it n,,; over iii IKE ri.
great speed. We found It, however,
even IL 1t was travelling at a fast rate"
Amused at Arrest.
Mr.. McGraw is more amused than pro-
voked at being arrested with Umpire
Rigler in Havana. It seems that there
are two sides to the story. Mr.. McGraw
and the umpire were in a restaurant
early one morning and at a. adjoining
table was q group Of rabid Cuban fans.
According to the story told by the New
York players, these fans started the
trouble and misunderstood the remarks
that the Giant manager made about
their behavior. Trouble followed. how
ever, and both Mr.. McGraw and Mr..
Rigler we're arrested. Both gave state
ments to the Havana papers, making
clear their position In the controversy,
and everything was adjusted satisfactor-
lily.
Mr.. McGraw admits that he Is not
popular In Cuba. There Is reason for
this. The Giants In the FIRST game or
two took matters rather easily, and
evidently did not play their best game.
The players were taken to task, and
after that they played just as fast as
they would in the league games here.
The Cubans in the first few games back"
ed their team heavily to win, and when
the Giants travelled at top speed and be-
gan to defeat the Cuban teams, Nc
Graw on the coaching lines was made
the butt of many unfrfendly remarks
from the island fans. McGraw and the
Giants were out to win in every game.
and the Cubans knew it. SO after the
first few games there was very little
betting. Mr.. McGraw tells about an
amusing game played between two
picked teams. He did the pitching for
his side, and, although he was not very
proficient with curves and speed, he
outtricked the Cuban pickup nine and
defeated them easily.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
.OR|O[E MANAGER
SELECTS TWENTY
GREATEST PLAYERS
Names Best Performers
Since He Has Been
in Game.
BY JACK DUNN.

Considering only those who attracted
the spotlight since I broke into the ma
tional game. I believe the following to
be the twenty greatest baseball play
ers:
Ty Cobb. Detroit.
Joe Jackson, Cleveland.
Eddie Collins Athletics.
Christy Mathewson, Giants.
Ed Walsh, Chicago
Walter johnson, Washington.
Larry Lajoie, Cleveland.
Hans Wagner, Pittsburgh.
Ed Delehanty, Philadelphia.
Willie Keller, Baltimore and Brook
John McGraw, Baltimore.
Cy Young, Boston and Cleveland.
Iris Speaker, Boston.
Bill Hamilton. Boston and Philadel-
rhia
Bill Lang. Chicago.
Jimmy Collins. Philadelphia and Bos-
ton. -
Hughoy Jennings. Baltimore.
Frank Baker. Athletics.
Jack Coombs, Athletics.
Albert Bender Athletics.
Many will no doubt wonder how I
could leave out such men as Hal Chase.
Jack Cheshire. and Addie Joss. They
are VOL derrul players. without ques-
ton, but they have never been the fac
tors which brought a league or a world
championship to their clubs. Frank
Baker. for instance, who won a world
championship for Connie Mack, Is
therefore emit led to be classed with
tine greatest OF diamond stars
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23

Acting is far different from playing
baseball and am not fitted for It. I
suppose that after q while, II would
train myself religiously, I could learn to
act ! would like to be on the stage
II knew that l had the best OF ability
and play part in big play surround
ed by five or six stars
Baseball Is my line When this
thing OF going on the stage was first
suggested to me- thought could do Il
without bringing any harm to myself,
but did not see the inside Of theatre
cal life then. After starting out dis
covered that at times could not 60 to
sleep at night. would lay awake
for hours, something that I never do
while playing ball. and when finally
did go to sleep 1t was never sound or
wholesome sleep. My nerves were un-
strung and could not rest.
IF fellow wants to be at his best
in baseball he must get the proper
amount Of proper sleep. He must
save his nerves. I am going to leave
the show in Chicago two weeks from to-
night. Then l am coming to Detroit
and rest till the opening Of the base
ball season"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
T|GERSTAR REFUSES
TO COMMERC|AL|zE
: . !: HIS OWN POSITION
States His Views in Letter
Published in Alumni
II Weekly.

PRINCETON, N. j., Dec. 2S.-Eddie
Hart, captain of Princetons football
team last fall, has refused to CONNER
ctalize his position, and has returned
the checks he received from Princeton
alumni for subscriptions to a magazine
which had succeeded in securing his
consent to sending out letters asking
subscriptions over his signature. His
letter to Princeton men through 1.-The
Alumni weekly follows:
10 the Alumni of Princeton:
AFTER the circular letter asking for
your subscriptions to Current Litera-
ture' had been sent out over my name
! came to the conclusion that 1t ought
mot to have been sent.
when the Current Literature people
made the proposition to me they said
they were sending similar letters out for
athletes of other colleges, and taking II
Tor granted that 1t was all right, / SAID
Yes to the proposition and thought nc
more about 1t until one-third of the let.
tiers which it was proposed to send ha6
gone out and 1 was beginning to receive
subscriptions.
t,y'1 then suddenly realized that the sub.
scriptions were coming to Inc, not be
,cansc of any work I was doing for Cur
rent LITERATURE but because 1 was cap
tain OF the champion Princeton football
team. Why lid not realize this before
l do not, know. but now l do realize II
J. knowHI cannot accept the money.
am not willing to conImerc!aiize my po'
sition us. captain of the football team
for Iuy own personal gain.
THE Princeton alrmni. to whom The
letter went, have responded so gener-
sously that ] know / would have w6r
tae scholarship. l feel very grateful tt
them. but after what have just said
think all will understand why ] cannot
accept the money, / am therefore re-
turning all the checks which have com,
in With many thanks to those who have
sent them for their kindness and ar
apology for the trouble to which have
put them. Isl. EDWARD j, HART"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Frank Baker Having
Great Duck Hunting

EASrON. Nd, Dec. 23-Wild ducks
are more plentiful in Talbot waters this
season than for several years and fine
shooting is being had by local sports
men on Dickinson lay and on the
shores of Eastern and Chesapeake bays.
Frank Baker, the crack third baseman
Of the Philadelphia Athletics. IL getting
his share Of the sport and game. One
day last week he killed forty black
reads, and this week he has killed as
many more, demonstrating mis- ability
to hit wild ducks as well as . baseball.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
DIAMOND DOPE

A Columbia. Mo-, fan writes, asking
II Hal Chase really has an eve out.
He has been informed that Chase ts
possessed Of a pair OF excellent optics.
But what kind of sport page does
that fan read out in Columbia?
President Horace Fogel has sent out
twenty-eight contracts for his Phillies,
by that prince of pitchers, Grover Cleve-
land Alexander. who shows signs of res
uveness.
to blame Garry Hermann for encour-
aging the insurgency of Larry Me-
Lean. saying that the Relland mogul
took OFF two fines imposed upon the
refractory hackstop by Clark Griffith.
Fred Clarke, the Pittsburgh veteran
captain and manager, Is in earnest
about his retirement. He claims that
the effort of training is horrible night
mare before him every winter and that
his legs are losing their strength.
Jay Carr Cashion, the Nationals huge
youngster, looked upon by many as the
coming successor Of Walter johnson as
the .'speedball king" is studying at
Davidson College and remaining out of
While managing a. Memphis. Charlie
Babb has turned out such players as
Catchers Block, Frank Owens, and Leo
McGraw: Pitchers Glen Liebhart. Ralph
Savidge, Rudy Schwenck, and George
Suggs; Infielders Simon Nichols and
Jake Daubert, and outfielder 81 Neigh
bors.
Danny Hoffman,. obtained last season
from the st. Louis Browns, has been
sold by Indianapolis to St. Paul, of the
American Association. Hoffman, Is Z
rafting good outhelder.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
GRIFFITH REFUSES
OPTION EXTENSION
Chattanooga Must Now Take Chances With Other Bid
ders for Kid Elberfeld-Vrginia Seeks Two
Games in Spring.
BY SENATOR"

Clark Griffith today refused the re-
quest of the Chattanooga club to ex-
tend the option on Kid Elberfeld.
In order to accommodate the player,
feeling that he would like to play near
his home In Tennessee, Griffith was
inclined to have Elberfeld to go to
Chattanooga, but now that that club
has refused to exercise its option, Crit
nth Is inclined to allow the player to
90 to any club that makes the best bid
Tor his services.
II have had several requests for El-
berfeld, but felt that we should do
the best we possibly could by the Kid.
II we cannot make arrangements with
the people down there. why, shall
place him where It will be to the great
est benefit of the washington club" said
Griffith today.
indianapolis has made an indirect re-
quest for him, and It might be that /
will send him there, but have reached
no decision and am not likely to for sew
! eral days.
Manager J. r. Moore. of the University
Of Virginia baseball team, called on
Griffith this morning and assured him
that anything the Charlottesville people
could do to help the Nationals would be
done.
d
tice games be played with the collegians,
and Griffith today told Manager Moore
that he would be very glad to accom-
MEDIATE Virginia In any way. Moore told
Griffith that March 13 and 16 would be
desirable, and the washington leader
agreed.
Considers New Name.
Clark Griffith is considering changing
the name of the Washington ball club
tho Mot 1o 80, 0xk
appropriate title.
That 1t was a mistake to ever accept
such designation for the team here
has long been admitted, as 1t Is mis-
leading and has been practically dis
carded in every city except Washington.
Around the circuit the Washington club
Is still called the Senators" the critics
feeling that to call the team The Ma
tionals would tend to confuse the fans.
who never seem to consider that WASH
ington is not represented in the Ma
tonal League.
II can't tell yet as to whether we will
try to shake the title of Nationals, but
I am inclined to think it would be a
good thigh to do. From what I have
to laugh at the idea Of Nationals here,
the manager talks Of the matter.
You know the Chicago National
League club Is named after a Teddy
Bear. so, SO far as am concerned, It
might not be a bad thing to call the
Nationals the goats. I never had q pet
in my life that caused more talk than
that goat. The Nationals have long
been the goats OF the league and II we
should improve conditions and move up
we would have the laugh on the other
Griffith has nop,ad tho ro,. fomous
goat Billy Taft, and declares that "
the, stands at National Park were not
constructed Of REINFORCED concrete. tie
goat would probably chew them down,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
eH Highest BderCob Breakdown Shoens Tour
Won t Soap O'Toole !

Marty O'Toole. the s22,500 st.
Paul beauty, Is wanted by New
York. but that is about as far
as II Is likely to go.
Manager Fred Clarke. Of the
Pittsburg baseball club. says
that some one of the New York
club expressed a willingness to
trade Pittsburgh a first baseman
for Marty O'Toole.
That 10 one proposition that
would not interest me for a
minute" replied Clarke. 1--WE
may need a first baseman, but
we could not afford to part
with Marty for a team Of first
basemen."
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Doctors Say There Is
No Chance for Ward

Frank Gilmore Ward, known from
coast to coast as Piggy and one of the
greatest baseball stars that ever played
in the game. is occupying a cot in the
Altoona Hospital. Attending physicians
declare that he has no chance of re-
covery.
Several days ago Ward arrived in AL
ing there. He is pitable wreck. a mere
shadow of the man that was formerly
the idol of the Pittsburgh and Washing
ton fans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Catcher. Schlei Signs
With Chicago Cubs

CHICAGO. Dec. 23-In his effort to
strengthen the Cubs backstoppinrs de-
rartment. Charlie Murphy hes sighed
George Schlei. formerly with Cincinnati
sea son, and was given his uncondi-
tional release by Johnny McGraw. He
is now in good shape, and expects to tie
CT great assistance to jimmy Archer
with Indianapolis, but threw it down to
become q member OF the Cubs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Bresnahan IN earnest.

After picking mis- twenty best"
Charlie Comiskey awoke to find that he
had forgotten Frank Chance. and that
half of Chicago was at his heels. de-
handing justice. So, after saying Cobb
come out with the statement that
Chance Is the best of them all. This
picking best twenties' is a serious
business. Connie Mack wouldn't do ii
In his wisdom.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
BOB TttAYER'S SPORTING GOSSIP
KNOCK IS A BoOST------ -
Jack johnson "at home. "

Clark Griffith has my support in his
desire to give his team name that
means something. On the road they are
called the Senators. and only at home
are they known rs the Nationals In
two-league cities the home title is mis-
leading. However. that Goats doesn't
make much of q hit with me. though II
may prove popular. Senators is about
as good as any have heard. What do
you think?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Schlel q Cub in 1917.

Yale isn't hankerins after any foot
ball games with Western elevens until
certain accounts with Harvard, West
Point, and Princeton have been settled.
and settled to the satisfaction of the
most ardent New Havenite. Perhaps
then, but not till then, Yale may seek
contests with Michigan or Minnesota.
Right now the Ellis have their home
troubles. t
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Fight Is, Probable,
Over Roger Salmon

~ NEW YORK. Dec. pa fight hcfors
. the National Commission for the serv-
ices OF Roger Salmon. a lctt-handed
pitcher, is5prooabis. Sal On yesterday
tigned a contract TO play with the
Philadelphia Americans. Roger Bres-
nahun. of the ST. Louis Nationals,
claims that Salmon had agreed to sign
Q Cardinal contract.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Columbia surrenders to rain.

Soon there Is to be an exclusive gun
club along the Potomac River front at
cuantico. so am told. A number of
wealthy washingtonians are behind the
project. There will be a two-mile duck
tract. planted with rice. and it Is ex-
pected that the club will be quite the
best OF it's kind in this section Of the
country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Hermann Does Not
/, Fear Outlaw League

CINCINNATI, Dec. 23.-August Herr
mann. chairman of the National Base
ball Commission, said today, that major
league, owners will not worry over the
formation in New York of an outlaw
baseball, league, with, plans to put teams
n Cincinnati, New York, Pittsburgh,
Brooklyn, Baltimore, Washington. Read
ing, and Richmond.
"All those leagues wind up at the
same place-nowhere, said Mr. Herr
mann.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
. Does overall mean IL:

II the worlds heavyweight champion
insists on $4,000 purses for his appear
ance In the ring, he is likely to spend
most of his. time riding abound in his
motor car instead Of training for bouts.
His defeat of Jeffries, a popular idol,
has put a blight on the boxing game,
and johnson will have TO content him
self with much smaller purses IL he
would again enter the ring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Tom Cantwell in town.

New York's boxing commission has
suspended a boxer for two months for
his failure to enter the ring, giving as
his excuse that the crowd was too
small. This young man will have SUI
ficient time to learn that a contract Is a
contract, and can't be broken at his own
sweet WILL Also, he may get a good
job before the two months are up.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Bat Nelson fails again.

Claude Thiele, who was yesterday ap-
pointed a second lieutenant by President
Taft. is the former Tech High football
player. He Nolaycd quarterback four
years ago. and after graduation went to
Cornell, where he completed his course.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
undergraduates can well be pardone,
for their Joy.
Is 1y Coob merely bluffine?

connie Mack will PROBABLY be granted
the services Of Roger D. Salmon, the
Princeton pitcher. as he can show the
lads signature on a contract. Salmon
worked out with the st. Louis Cardinals
last summer. but failed to sign a con-
tract Bresnahan says he has a verbal
promise from the collegian. but Connie
has his name in black and white. That's
better
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Fight on for Salmon.

football hero, is to be commended for
his attitude relative to commercialzing
his athletic position in college. Hart
is working his way through college, and
welcomes any money that comes his
way, but he shows high moral principles
when he refuses to use his position as
an athlete to obtain this money.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Brown May Quit
Game to Manage

CHICAGO, Dec. 90 Orvie Overall
brought concern 10 baseball fans here
today with the declaration that Morde-
cal Brown. the star twiIler of the Cubs,
might never again be seen in action
here. brown. he said. had been offered
an opportunity - manage q team here
in Chicago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Outlaw league a huge Joke?

Pennsylvania las adopted a plan of
awarding a ''P'' the arst year. and for
every other year thereafter q red stripe
on the sleeve of the sweater. This
scheme Is worthy Of being followed
everywhere. for 1t will show better than
I'd like to see Georgetown athletes SO
adorned.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23

1t is a like hearing a voice from the
tomb to be informed that Admiral
schlei, once the principal backstop Of
Giants, figuring in the three cornered
deal that made a manager of Roger
Bresnahan. is to play with the Cubs
next season. In his day he was a coed
performer, and here's hoping he'll
come back" with the Cubs.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Jake Stahl must hustle.

Michigan has yet to end it's rejoicing
over tho signing of Fielding H. Yost AS
football coach at Ann Arbor Already
the Wolverines are selecting the size
and shape Of their championship ban
ner. no one dreaming that the eleven
won't be a success. At that Yost has
brought Michigan to the front, and the
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
"Didie" Brewster is around.

Very childish, indeed, is the hue and
cry being. raised that Jimmy McAleer
covered up Sheer and Scott. the two
inielders, for the Youngstown club
every day by almost everybody. Besides,
If Clark Griffith wants to keep either Of
these youngsters. nothing can prevent
1t. So let's dry our tears and forget It.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Pitcher Carl Lundgren
Wants Job AS Umpire

Pitcher Carl Lundgren, who is still the
property of the Toronto club. will play
no more. He is looking for an umpiring
berth.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1911-12-23
Mordeoai Brown a msnager?

Basketball still In order.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-12-21
Obituary of Mrs. Charles Cant.

Ann Jackson was born in Yorkshire,
England, April 10. 1889, and died in
Waldwick Dec. IS, 1911. She was one
of a family of seven children. In 1853
the family came to Wisconsin and To-
Gated in Benton. where they resided
four years. and then they removed to a
farm in the township of Hazel Green.
She lived there until her marriage to
Charles Cant.
To them were given eight children,
six sons and two daughters Edward
of Burch, Montana, James of Blanch-
ardyille; Samuel of Mineral Point; and
Thomas, Charles, Richard, Mrs. Willis
Harris and Mrs Curtis White of VALID
wick. Besides these, seventeen grand
children are left to mourn her loss to-
gether with four brothers and many
other relatives and friends.
Mrs Cant was brought up in a
Christian home and under these infiu-
ences gave herself to God in early life
and united with the Methodist Episcopal
church Of which she remained faith
full member until her death.
The funeral services were held in the
Waldwick church Dec. 18th and were
largely attended for Mrs. Cant was
held in high esteem by all who knew
her.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-12-21
WOMEN'S WOES


1t does seem that women have more
than i-ir share of the aches and pains
that affiict humanity; they must keep
up" must attend to duties in spite of
constantly aching hacks, or headaches,
dizzy spells, bearing down pains; they
must stoop over. when to stoop means
torture. They must walk and bend and
work with racking pains and many
aches from kidney ills. Sick kidneys
cause more suffering than any other
organ of the body. Keep the kidneys
well and much suffering is saved. Read
of remedy for kidneys only that is
endorsed by people in this locality.
Mrs. Samuel Wilcox, Dakota ST.,
Dodgeville, Wis, says: For several
years | was afflicted with kidney and
bladder trouble. | suffered constantly
from backache and distressing pains IN
my loins and although | tried number
of remedies, was not benefited until |
took Doan's Kidney Pills. They soon
disposed of my trouble and | therefore
cannot praise them too highly.
For sale by all dealers. Price so cents
Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, New York
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name (Doan's) and
take no other
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1911-12-21
Special Premiums for Fat Steers.

The directors of Southwestern Wis
consin Fair have decided 70 offer some
very liberal premiums for Fat Steer
Show at the Fair of 1912.
A detailed list Of premiums will be
published shortly so that our farmers
may know just what to get ready for.
The officers of the Fair will be glad to
receive any suggestions as to the ar
rangement of classes.