The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-01-29

pE Frlnceton 10 remain as freshman foOt-
ball coach does not come as great
surprise. The former Central high star
made good last fall, and several of mis-
gridiron graduates will make valuable
additions to the Tiger varsity squad.
1t was Cunningham's skill. too, that
saved Princeton several times two years
ago. and he showed by his work with the
freshmen that he has thorough knowl-
edge OF the game.
Who Gets Navy's Sword?
The winner of the sword offered an
nually by the Navy Athletic association
TO the midshipman of the graduating
class who shows the greatest general
excellence in athletics is In more doubt
this year than at any time during which
the award has been made, owing TO the
remarkable number OF m!dshipmen In the
first class who have done notable work
In athletics during their course.
Should the executive committee award
the sword for good work In different
sports. Frank Loftin OF Tennessee prob
ably would be the winner. as he has
done great work on the football team
now captain of both the last-named ag-
gregations. But should the committee
decide TO give II to the midshipman who
has made the most remarkable perform
ances in any line of sport it undoubtedly
would go TO Carey, the track man
Up TO last year the sword had only
been awarded to midshipmen who had
shown excellence in two or more sports
but there was a breaking away from
precedent when 1t was awarded to Mid
shipman Walter D. La Mont. captain
not taken a prominent part in any other
branch of athletics. but his performa noes
had been Of such high order. and he
won so many competitions for the navy.
that the committee decided he was the
most distinguished athlete OF his class,
and hence worthy OF the prize.
Columbia university has been consratu-
lated on securing Dave Fultz TO coach the
baseball team this spring. His contract
is not n three-year contract as had been
desired. for Fntz is practicing law, and
teams another year. Columbia teams.
Of late. have demonstrated advantage OF
having capable coaches. The team last
ike FuIta h"S eoad eSRe do even Oh with Mas raw
material. The Columbia nine was not
ilrst-class. but the men pulled together
and accomplished more than skilled
players who lacked the spirit.
More Contracts Signed
The Hishlanders added another in
Irwin announced that he had signed John
Martin OF New Brunswick. y. j. Martin
has had most of his experience with
semi professional teams. Irwin speaks
of him as n player OF much promise.
Fred MerlSle dropped in at the offices
OF the National League club In the St
James building. recently, bringing his
contract with him. Evidently the terms
were satisfactory. for his signature was
on the document. Moreover he was all
smiles as he talked TO Secretary Gray,
hut this may have been due TO the fact
that he was busy telling of his apple
orchard in Hamilton; Mont
He gave the following directions for
locating IT.
Let your eye run north till you strike
a river. then west and keep going till
You run up against mountains, At the
bottom OF them you'N find a small black
speck That isn't Hamilton, It's Mis-
soula, but Hamilton is thirty-elght miles
10 the south. and my orchard is in the
northeast corner Of Hamilton. That
ought TO give you some Idea OF where
| live"
Murray Is Not Signed.
Another visitor at the office was Jack
Murray.
lie produced his contract. which had
not been signed. There followed a pause
OF dramatic intensity.
Well" said Secretary Gray.
Well said Murray.
And that is exactly where the matter
stands. There seems to be little doubt
however, that il will be only a few DAYS