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The Washington times., 1912-01-01
TY COBB THINKS He
COULD HIT HARDER
UNDER OLD RULES
Pop" Anson Sure He Could
Slam Chief ~
-.f ~.
Bender.

Which Is the bsst-the Anson Of 1887,
who batted .iH. or the Ccbb of 1911,
"ho hit at All clip? In other words,
could the Detroit star of last season,
have battcd AT twenty-five years ago?
Could the famous champion of the
"white Stockings hit .l2l today
While riding back and forth between
New York and Philadelphia during the
last worlds series. they d. hated the
question themselves. 1t was only nat
ural for Anson to say the present day
batsmen were not In his class, while
Cobb asserted the old-timers could not
perform such wonderful feats with the
stick today. or course. that brought
from both men the .eason for their be-
iiefs.
Anson asserted that the old-tiners
were laboring unilcr two handicaps
First, and most important. he thought
that the pitcher had an urtlue advan-
tage because under the rules In vogue
during his time the hurting mound was
only forty-fve feet from the plate,
while today the batsrnan has sixty feet
IN which to Judge the talI. The veteran
also pointed out that in his day the
pitchers as a rule had more speed. men,
tioning Amos Rusie as a good example.
or course. Pop had other arguments
more or less potent.
Cobb, admitting that he had never
played under the rules in vogue during
Anson's day as a star. declared that he
believed the pitcher Of today was much
more skillful than the Rusie Of a for
mer period. "Ty"' said that Bender
with his knuckle ball: walsh. with his
, splitter; Plank. with his crOss-fire. and
Mathews with his "fadeaway," were
better able to deceive batsmeIi than the
| twirlcrs who depended upon speed with
n round-house curve as an casional
variation.
The debate is one that cauld never be
settled satisfactorily Anson asserted
and believed that. given his youth. he
could walk to the plate and hit Bender
lust us easily as the pitchers of his da y
and generation. Cobb said lie was con.
| fdent he could bat more than Ali
against The twIrlers ot the eighties. even
though they did stand only forty-five
feet from the plate. "Ty'' admitted
however. that he might have to accus.
tom himself to tho shorter distance
given him 20 Judge the direction OF the
ball.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01

there Is no use reciting misdeeds.
am sure the Tigers will give a better
accounting q. OF themselves in 1912. Our
ansid y VIII probably be improved.
shape, SO understand, while Bush will
pe the same star.
Victim of Misfortune.
Moriarty was the victim of misf,,-
tune in 1911. while Delehanty was play.
ing under the handicap of weak Ies.
most OF the time Our pitchers viii
hkeiy work In more consistent fashion,
ana whiie 1 am not too certain. still I
am quite confident we will come through
a winner.
The TiS Al Athletics may show the sam.
worlds series with the Tigers. Chances
men were considered unbeatable.
Inc chicago infield was the stone
pitching 'snse and catcbIns ot baseball bali. while the
sidered the best in the countrv Vat
IN 1893, that wonderfuP machine broLc
before the attack of Pittsburgh. and the
Pirates won the pennant.
Baseball Uncertain,
Baseball is the most uncertain
proposition in the world, and the pitch.
ers who have been holding Mack's men
up aren't youngsters, by any means.
Il am entirely over my last sum-
mer's Crouch. Then threatened to
| quit the Tigers. l said I would never
| pitch another game for Detroit. but
| really those statements were made in
| the heat of anger. / was disappointed
over my showing and as / was In poor
| health felt miserable. 1 feel fine
now, and / will be out there pitching
| the game Of my life next spring.
1T was not Until the 1911 season was
| nearly over that I caught my stride
After the 1st of September 1 started
\ winning. and didn't end my streak
even when playing in the All-star
! games against the Athletics" &c.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Manager Griffith Georgia Capital Training Place Nationals 1918
Good Jobs Are Open

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.--According to
baseball men, there are eleven
mighty good baseball Jobs open
IL available men can be found to
fill them. These baseball men
declare there are only five real
first basemen for the sixteen
big league teams. These are
Chase of the New York Amer
leans, Hoblitzel Of the Cincin-
natl Reds, Merkle of the Giants,
Konetchy Of the st. Louis Ma
tionals. and McInnis OF the
Athletics.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
ATLANTAMAYS SEE
NATIONALSN 1913.
Manager Griffith Will Give Charlottesville Trial. But Is
Sweet on Georgia Capital-Picks Red
Sox to Lead Fight s<sa
BY SENATOR"

II Clark Griffith has his way ana
there is no interference from the out
side. the. Nationals, enc year hence'
will probably train at Atlanta
While still satisfied that Chariottes-
will is tile most favorable camp under
ithe present conditions. the washington
manager Is SO favorably inclined TO-
wards the Georgia metropolis that he
would like to have his charges get into
Icondition in 1913 in the Pinetree state.
This year the New York Yankees nave
Ian option ON the Ponce de Leon park.
lwhere the Nationals were conditioned
Ilast spring, but II Griffith can make
arrangements he will have his men
there the next time the call Is made.
"The climate at Atlanta Is ideal Tor
ball players. OF course, you take tne
sane gamble as to the rain, but II 1t
remains clear you can take a squad OF
athletes on to that diamond. which
Is sheltered. and get more work out OF
them. without injurious results. than in
any other place Of which I know" said
Griffith. ..
Early this spring we will have them
at Charlottesville. and this place Is so
near Washington that IL 1 can bring the
players back here ready 1 would be in
,clincd towards the Virginia town. Other
wise it will be Atlanta so far as
While most OF the American League
managers are picking the Athletics to
run away with the American League
lpennant, there Is at least one other pi-
lot who thinks otherwise, and that Is
i Griffith.
I IT never so fully appreciated the ALL
round strength Of the champions as last
fall when / saw them In action at the
Polo grounds, and again at Shibe park.
Mack has a team strong in every de-
Ipartment, but Jim McAleer ana Jake
stahl have gathered together her srss a team tam
sort of worry before next October
said Griffith today.
''For my experience, and 1 missed
winning the American League title by
one game, / have found that team
Ito finish in front must have no weak
ness: 1t may develop later that the
Red Sox have some place that Is not
where I sit that team is there and VII
make the rest of them work to the
limit to beat it.
Cockill's Name Causes
Furry In Reading.
The report that the proposed OUTLAW
Club in washington has been negotiating
for the services Of George Cockill. the
Reading first baseman. has caused
come little furore in the Tri-State
League.
Cockill is generally considered about
the best man in his position on the
circuit, and should he be induced tc
desert Reading for Washington il
would be severe blow to Rill Cough
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Is CERTAIN
DETROIT WILL WIN
Tigers Heavyweight Twrler Declares He Will Have
Good Season in l9l2-Has Recovered
From Crouch

DETROIT, Mich, Jan. 1-'Tf we can
get only half the start in 1912 that we
got In 1su we viii never be headed In
the American League pennant race"
declared George Mullin, star pitcher for
the Tigers.
Mullin came over from his home in
Wabash, Ind. to spend few hours
ccnferring with President Navin regard
ing the spring training trip. George
will go 70 Hot Springs I'm February.
and he will prepare himself for the
Louisiana camp.
The big pitcher is about twenty
pounds overweight, but he does not an
ticipate any difficulty in getting rid OF
This surplus. He is in better physical
condition than he was at the close OF
the season, and he Is confident he VIII
have one Of the best years In his his
tory In 1912.
II have been keeping myself in fairly
good condition by playing indoor base
team has won six games in elk played,
and we are hopeful Of being the cham
pions of indiana. / pl..y right short
stop and listen-here George became
conadential-I have stolen twelve bases
VIII Have "Pep."
II guess that's poor. eh? ] may not
be Ty Cobb next season, but ! will
have enough pep to 60 around there
when the occasion arises. I have also
been keeping my batting eve In trim
and I am hitting about 800 in thai
game"
While acknowledging the Athletics
were a great team, George wasn't 9
bit backward about getting in on tn,
Tigers for the 1912 winner.
I'VE should have won the pennant II
1911; there isn't question Of that.
said he. I'VE were right up there un
til September and, with ordinary luck
we would nave come through. Blu
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
HaVerhill Insists
On Retaining Cross

SYRACUSE. N. Y, Jan. 1.-The Ha-
verhiil (Mass.) club of the New Eng
land League will insist upon Its claim
TO the services of Monte Cross. former
manager of Scranton, to manage the
team of 1912, according to notice filed
with Secretary John II. Farrell. OF the
National Boar' of Arbitration of the
National Association Of Professional
Baseball Leagues at Auburn.
It was announced last week that Cross
lad been made assistant manager to
hobby Wallace, of the st. Louis Ameri-
can League club.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
And Nelson came back.

With at least six hundred teams as
sured, there is every indication that the
tournament at Chicago in March will be
one OF the most successful in the his
tory OF the American Bowling Associa-
ton. Illinois alone expects to furnish
as many entries as were included on
the total lists last year at st. Louis,
which speaks vel! for the State which
furnished the Chicago Cubs and SEN
ator Lo-imer
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Two Hundred Athletes
Enter for Big Meet

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-More than 200
athletes have entered their names for
the Irish-American Athletic Clubs
games at Madison Square Garden. Janu-
airy 20. Boston, Philadelphia, Yonkers,
and Newark. as we'll as Yale. Prince
ton. Cornell. Harvard. and Syracuse,
will seEd teams.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Tonorrow's Sports

Importers Automobile Show, Astor
Hotel, New York city.
! iBoxing-Tommy Houck vs.. Young
Dyson. 10 rounds, Thornton. R. 1.
Annual, Meeting of the Washington
American League Baseball Club.
Colorado Building. '.
Scottish curriers' begin their Cana
dian tour at Halifax, N. s.
kansas State checker tournament
opens at Hutchinson. Kan.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
DIAMOND DOPE

Connie Mack will have seventy-fve
players on his red string next season.
-H
Dixie Walker, the Nationals pitcher,
should be a winner next year with the
training he will get from Manager
Griffith.
Clarence Walker. the Nationals young
outfielder. is working at his old rob,
telegraphy, this winter, but says he.
longs for summer to come again.
Horace Fogel is said to have pur-
chased Tom Downey from the Cincin-
natl club while in trance. No man in
his senses would have bought the play
er as an understudy TO Mike Doolan.
Harry wolverton, the manager of the
New York Highlanders, is In Philadel-
phia, committing back and forth from
New York whenever business calls him
to the metropolis. In this way the New
York sport writer's have to dig out their
own interviews.
Washington baseball fans will be among
the blessed next spring. They will have
an ante-season of their beloved diamond
sport. and also an opportunity Of seing
creatures In this city.
So far Buck Becker Is the Nationals
one southpaw twirler. However, before
the season is underway. Manager Grif-
nth is likely to bring another to share
the labors of the youngster. Becker IL
expected to improve wonderfully next
season under Griffiths coaching.
Jack Lelivelt, the hard-hitting out
fielder sent to Rochester by Manager
Griffith, Is spending the winter in Chi
cago, keeping in shape with long walks
he'll be in tie big show again next
fall.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Exit football.

That squabbie in the Virginia state
League is, indeed, most unfortunate.
Washington has particular interest In
this circuit, not only because 1t is so
close to this city, but because Of the
number of Washingtonians who are in
cluded on the roster of the different
clubs. Each of the claimants for the
presidency seems to have strong points
in his favor. and 1t is to be hoped that
some compromise will be reached. al
though at this time this seems rather
unlikely.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Tri-State League to
Hold Meeting January 9

ALTOONA, Pa. Jan. 1.-President
Carpenter has called the annual meet
ing of tho Tri-State League for January
at Harrisburg. He received word to-
day from Secretary ]. T. Griffin that
Jonnstown would settle all claims
against that club, which doubtless
means that Johnstown will remain in
the league next year.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01

lin. who has been quite successfui as
Readings manager. SO
IN Mct to, only do thl penhsylvanians m9hrn 3hr1
should he lump he might induce several
or his fellow players to come along with
nun. "A few years rgo tho Tri-State
In the business, but the drain of drafts
and purchases has proven SO severe
That the league today is, hardly as
strong as in the past However, should
'outlaws'' It would mean mighty
boost for the United states League.
Boston Scribe Wakes
Sarcastic About "heps."
In this section. when batting and
fielding averages are coming thick and
fast. 1t Is rather interesting to read
the following bit of sarcasm from a
Eoston scribe:
Last season the Boston Nationals
finished second in team batting. while
the Cubs finished fifth. Neither team
had dependable pitcher. but the Cubs
were contenders for the pennant all the
way and finished good second. while
was it?'
OF course, this could harly be con-
strued as rap at Fred Tenney or boost
for Franch Chance!
sion. which opens on Wednesday at Gin
cinnati, is Of principal interest to the
minor leagues which, through the Ma
tional Association, will make demands
for q reclassification OF some OF tho
circuits.
That there will be any great trouble
experienced is doubtful, as the commits
sion Is expected to ratify the resolu-
tions Of the association, which were
adopted at the convention Of delegates
In Texas last month.
Important Change In
League Classifications. H.
The most important changes are ex-
pected to be the placing of the Inter-
national League, the American Associa-
ton, and the Pacific Coast League In
q higher division than any other of the
minor organizations, to be known as
| Class AA, while the drafting season Is
| to open on September 10, and last five
days less than heretofore.
The National Commission Is expected
| to give a decision In the worlds series
1 ticket scandal The general impression
| Is that both the Giants and Athletics
will be indicated, Ban johnson having
strength to accomplish his purpose In
| having the officials of the New York
club found guilty Of having worked In
| conjunction with the scalpers, who
hawked tickets for the games at the
Polo Grounds.
Ban johnson and Tom Lynch are
joint schedule committees will meet, nj.
though this is a matter Of minor i'm.
portance, the feeling being that the
rules as they now are being satisfac.
tory.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Jesse Tannehill Too
Costly for Norfolk

CINCINNATI. Jan. 1.-Jesse Tanne-
hill, after accepting the terms offered
him by the Norfolk club, of tho Vir-
yinia League, was informed that the
salary was too much. and Jesse Is again
free agent. He wonders Row often
the Norfolk people are allowed to
change their minds after making him
a regular offer.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Happy nineteen-twelve.

While do not mean to tell Manager
Griffith anything. yet it behooves me
to say that IL he wants to take his
team at Atlanta in 1918 he should ar
range with the weather man to choke
of the chill wind that rushes through
the gap in the bank back Of left field.
1t was this wind that kept Schaefer
out Of the game and stiffened up many
Of the pitchers last year. Atlanta is
a trifie cool for real good training.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Eight-Club League
Proposed in Middle West

SALINA, Kan, Jan. 1.-At a meeting
here today plans were discussed for the
formation of a new baseball league, TO
be made up chiefly or towns In the Cen
trai Kansas Kansas League s eirE9i! d LAST last season.
League. An eight-club organization is
proposed. Among the cities proposed
for membership are Newton, Hutchin-
son, Emporia, Salina, Great Bend. Nc
Pherson. Junction City, Manhattan. and
Clay Center.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Four Home Runs in
Inning Is Water Mark

Four home runs in one hiring by
Rochester-rnade against the Eisons in
isis the high-wator mark Of Amsri-
can baseball. Almost as high a record
was that OF Griffith when he famed
Ty Cobb four times in one game.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Poor racing at Juarez.

1t Is quite becoming for the North
eastern League to do away with the
rubber duckpins, which have been used
thus far this. season Whom bowlers
thus endeavor 20 boost their scores the
result is general disbelief in the real
worth of the men engaged. Now We
shall Know Just what the Northeastern
pin-s n-splitters can really do, judged by
general standards.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Good resolutions in order.

Washington's most representative
long distance runners are today In Bal
timore to compete In the ten-mile run
under the auspices Of the Cross Coun-
try Club Of that city. In recent matches
Of strides between the two cities WASH
ington has usually been the victor, and
1t is to be hoped that the Capitalites
will live up to their regulations today.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
BOB THAYER'S
Sporting Gossip
Every Knock Is a Boost"
Australians now lead.

The unexpected poor showing Of the
American challengers for the Davis Cup
In Australia today may not mean much.
To have Beals Wright and Larned de-
feated In the same day Ii shock.
but we who have followed their. tri-
qmphant careers on the court are con-
'hdent that once under way they will
put UP their old-time victorious Games. I
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Rubber duckpins gone.

The crack Cardinal bask etball Ave
which defeated the Y. NJ. c. A. team
Saturday night IL in the Class A section
Of the Basketball LeagIe. 1t has
played but one game, and is not to be
connected with the auint of the same
name now leading the Glass B section.
However, both of these teams are at
ficted with the same disease-winning.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
P|N7SPL|TTERS ARE
STARTING NEW YEAR
WITH GREAT SPEED
North. astern League Re.
turns to Use of Wooden
Pin.
Tonight's' Bowling

Colonial League--virginians VS.. Pion-
eers.
Northeastern League-Fatimas VS..
Lincolns.
Commercial League-Hahn & Co. vs.
Chaplin Sacks.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01

VIII some one please put tag on Roy
Bonsum and return him to Captain
Baier?
The Washington times., 1912-01-01

BurIey substituted for one game in
the last National Saenger set. and show
ed something by rolling nice 200 game.
George Shatfer having sold all his
Christmas trees by this time then took
his regular place. Too bad, Sheriff; you
had two more in your system, but you
know the youngsters must make way
for the veterans
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Saengerbund Notes

George Burdine is bowling in great
form just now. Wednesday night in the
Haydns- Wagner set the score sheet
shows the following 81. e22, 22l. Total
for three games, Ga; % clean frames. II
strikes, IL spares, and l contemplate
pick to spoil an otherwise perfect set.
Not contented with this splendid work
Big Dick ably supported by his team
mates took two games from the way-
ners. Well. boys, go to it when you
hit the leaders, and all we wish you is
strikes and many of them.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01

Our old friend Bert Pcyo is right on
the job. He rolled right around 10 In
the last set. Not so bad for young
ster who just dismissed a walking stick
to suppC rt a lame ankle.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Grin rests today.

The wrestling game is nourinshinG In
New England. largely through the ef-
forts of George V. Tuohey. long con-
ncctrti with tho mat sport. 1t is unfor-
tunate that several touts occurred in
this city which left such a bad taste in
the mouths Of the fans 10 queer" the
sport. for Washington needs some good
indoor sport in the winter besides it's
BOWLING and its baske tball Perhaps
Tuohev may be prevailed uron To visi.
.he Capital city.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01
Ba sketball returns.

Despite the efforts made by Mike
Murphy to deny the stories OF his i'll
ness, he 10 planning n trip South to re-
gain strength. He wants to accompany
the American athletes to Stockholm.
and knows that he cannot do 80 unless
he is much stronger The whole ath-
letic world is hoping for an improve
ment in Mirphy's condition. too. by the
way. for he Is the "princs Of trainers"
The Washington times., 1912-01-01

Up lHt SCttuIlZt. lHeIc al q
several young men who can use them
to an advantage.
Count Desiu sold four bushels of dia-
monds every day in the last two weeks.
He has promised to roll regularly now,
ard never under 200. Come right along
with them, Salvi; II won't make Us mai
(the oiemonds)!
No rangefnder for Hageman. who has
the range.
That frisky young colt. Beck-where
is he?
When Redeker bowls all the lights
future. New Home Rules"
It's rumored that Lepper is organ
izing an outlaw league. IL Is said
that Cupid Levy will finance the ven-
ture.
oh. you once-in-awhile Bieber.
Just to uphold the honor of his Of
/ fice. the president of the league rolled
a. 604 set.
Fred Dieterich has problem in
gravity. This is it: If a bowler is
| smaller than the ball he bowls with,
which hits the pins? For correct an
| swer see Bert Deyo.
| .
Di Baier has very pronounced musi.
| cal tendencies.
! Next Saturday correct standing and
| all averages will be published. II
you have a good set left over from
! the mule tide" season, kick them out
now-they look good in print.
No new leaves, no water wagon, bu
just a plain. happy New Year.
The Washington times., 1912-01-01

The langefinders are now to be had
from ZIP the HIll' SchultZe. There are
several young men who can use them
to an advantage.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-11-07
HIGH COST OF
ACT : EXPOSED
Dealers II s.c T:x',oroi;ant
Tr3li ( . - 1ri:an Per-
c',:.'-.g lis: IN G:i,
Dealers II .-c Tx.-oroitant
Fr3il /; . - 11i :an Pr
u.s. :. 2: IN 81,

London. 80. D.. the great profits
made by hi deI:e"S from American
purchasers were exposed in the testi-
mony given today in the sui brought
against Sir George Donaldson b. AL
fred q. Temple. the art expert. for
commission in connection with the
sale OF q collection of old masters
to former United States Senator Will
IAN A. Clark for $4,000.
Judgment was given to Mr.. Temple
for $4,000, and the lord chief Justice.
who tried the suit. awarded him an
other $3.50 as recompense for the
detention of the money by Sir George
Donaldson since 1909. when the last
deal took place with Mr.. Clark.
In h course Of cross-examination
Sir George Donaldson testified that
he had bought a picture by Turner
for 100000 and sold it to Mr.. Clark
for $4,000 and that Il sea piece by
Jan Van Goyen bought for $4,000 had
been sold for $3.50
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-11-07

morning and afternoon sessions OF
Wednesday will be devoted to the
reading and discussion Of. reports Of
various committees.
Reception for Delegates.
Wednesday evening there will be a
formal reception to the delegates at
the New Willard hotel. The presenta-
tons will be made by Mrs. Marion
Butler. Those in the receiving line
will include the %oficers Of the organi-
.zation, Mrs. Alexander b.. White,
Paris. Tenn: Mrs. Frank a.. oden-
way Ludlow. Washington, D. c.; Mrs.
j. ]. McAlester. McAlester. Okla; Mrs.
Roy Mckinney. Kentucky: Mrs. K. G.
'Snarbell. New Orleans. Ia: Mrs. 6.
N. Ttate. Virginia.: Mrs. ]. B. CAN'T,
Missouri: Miss Mildred. Rutherford,
Athens. Ca: Mrs. L. H., Raines. Savan-
nah. Ca. and Mrs. Frank Anthony
Wake of Virginia.
Thursdays session will be devoted
to the reports of the officers Of the
organization and ten discussion Of
those reports. after which there will
be an election of officers.
Friday morning. at 10 o'clock the
delegates will journey to Annapolis,