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The Washington times., 1912-04-19
SERIES TITLE GAME
STARTS TODAY At
UNION LEAGUE PARK
Eastern and Western to Play
In First of Champion
ship Contests.

The annual interhigh school baseball
championship series starts today when
Eastern plays Western at the Union
League grounds. AS in other years,
each of the high schools has a sched-
uled game with the others, ten games
being played in ALL each team play
ing four games.
This series, more than others in re-
cent years. should be of unusual inter
est to followers of the high schools In
view Of the fact that no team at pres
ent stands prominently in the fore
ground as a champion. Last years title
games will be we'll remembered for its
tie which brought Tech and Western
season and which was taken by the
Manual Trainers.
Dopesters of the high schools have
been at loss to figure the champion
at this early date. All of the Ave schools
have played a number of practice
games. The batting in most cases has
been unusually light and the pitching
has been somewhat under the standard
OF that set last year by Holden, of
Western; Boetler. of Central, and Gar
land. of Tech. Just what the school
boys are capable of doing in batting in
the high school games Is a matter which
Is worrying the coaches.
With the possible exception of Tech,
the other teams are made up to a
great extent by green men. All other
schools lost heavily by graduation and
With three of four veterans, all the
teams have been experimenting with
the idea Of getting a combination that
could hit.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
MOTORCYCL|S7SHERE
TO JOIN IN TOUR
FROM BALTIMORE
National Federation May Di-
rect Trip on Four
Legged Route.
By HARRY WARD.

A number OF motorcyclists OF this
city are planning to join the big motor
cycle tour that will start from Balti-
more in June. The big success Of the
Eastern and Western tours to the ma
tional meet of the Federation of Ameri-
can Motorcyclists in Buffalo last sum-
mer has caused the federation to change
the plans for a 2,O0O-mle tour to a
'four-legged" route to the convention
city. According to tentative plans the
tourists will convene at Baltimore, In
dianapolis. Albany, and Chicago. and
start on the Northwestern, Northeast
ern, Southwestern, and Southeastern
tours to the convention city which will
be chosen soon by the directors of the
federation.
Tourmasters and officials will be ap-
pointed by c.. H. Hamilton, president
Of the federation and inasmuch as It
is planned to make the tour purely a
pleasure journey, no entry fee will be
charged. The riders will wear arm
bands and probably the new riding uni
forms which are being considered by the
federation officials. Every survivor o.
the tour will be given a medal.
r. C. Smith president of the over
lam Washington Motor Company, who is
visiting the Overland factory In Toledo
is expected to return tomorrow
Harold n. Dewitt has been appointed
receiver of the Pope Automobile Com
rnnv HIS bond has been fixed al
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
WreStlerS Interested
In Turner Matches

Two wrestling matches in which Joe
Turner, the Washington middleweight
will be seen are promised the local mat
followers for the coming week. To-
night Turner will take on Sam AndeT-
son. the Harvard wrestling instructor.
These athletes have been trying to ar
range meeting for many months. Il
Anderson defeated Tom Duchesns'
Wednesday night in two straight falls,
and as Duchesne is one of the cleverest
athletes whom Turner has defeated,
Anderson is entitled to a bout with the
Washintgonian.
DIR. Roller has accepted Turner's
terms for two falls In forty-five min
utes. and Manager Peck has announced
that the encounter will be staged dt
the Gayety in the near future. Roller
was defeated in Baltimore last night by
Americus
In tonight's engagement nothing but
the strangle hold will be barred. Eddie
Ainsmith. the popular catcher of the
Nationals. has agreed to act as official
timer, together with Al Machler, and if
Pat O'Connor is unable to referee the
affair, 1t is not unlikely that e. Law
renee Phillips will be the third man in
the ring
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Players Report to
United States League

CINCINNATI, April 1s.-Manager
Jimmy Barton took held OF the Gin
cinnati United states League team yes
trrday. All during the dav players re-
ported to him from diff erent sections OF
the country. The roster OF the team
has now reached the round numbers,
and in the next few days the wedding
out process will be begun. Owing to the
poor transportation services, due to
new car tracks being laid, Gre VS. Park.
On Prize Hill has Deen given Up, ana
the Bromley tEyD Park secured. Here
after all the players will work out Oh
the Kentucky soil. Manager George
Rolsen has rendered the use of his
fine park free of charge. Jimmy Bar
.on likes the place. ani in the next few
days will start the Colts egainst the
Vets in the first IF the series of prac-
tice sessions.
Among the latest to report arc Bar
ton whelen, pitcher from st. Louis;
e. r. Spence. pitcher, Middleport, Ohio;
George F. Raulson, intielder. Boston;
!. G. Hoover, pitcher. Newark. n. j.:
u. Mcclure, second baseman, Hunting
ton; w; va; ; G. 4sdsl' t,rSt SasHman. M1eta.
pitcher. Tnaricston. w. va: j.. Nc
,nvcry, infielder. Des Moines. Iowa;
". Oashner. inielder, Point Pleasant,
W. va; BoO Scneiu-l, ou'neiueT. I'm
cinnati, ana Harry Grove. outftelder.
" Ironton, Ohio. Rel Kline and Ollie
Chapman also worked out. Chapman
will play in the outfield.
Bartons aggregation will play their
first game with the Hamilton Kreb team
of the X. 10. League at Hamilton Sun
day. The following Sunday game with
the, Anderson, Ind team at Anderson
will be played.
Business Manager McKinnon Is having
the work on Hippodrome Park pushed
at a rapid rate. The field will be in the
best of condition for the opening game
on May l, with Chicago. Bugs Ray
mond will twirl for the Windy City
team. Bugs has a host of friends ir
this city, who will no doubt be on hand
for the opening combat to see what the
erratic slabman looks like in his new
! regalia. The fans of Covington and
Newport, all loyal admirers of Jimmy
Barton, are forming rooters' clubs ano
will be on hand strong for the initia
struggle to pull for Jimmy and his staff
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
George Mcbride Is
Making Big Hit AS
Captain and Coach.

One Of the most noticeable
things about the Nationals Is the
new lease Of life granted Captain
George Mcbride. Long considered
a stellar fielder, he Is now hit
ting the ball and inspiring his
teammates with dash and spirit.
From q player never heard on the
coaching lines, he has become,
under the guidance of Manager
Griffith, one Of the Ioudest-
mOuthed instructors In the Ameri.
can League. Also, he Is a really,
truly captain, too, this season,
and should have a great year.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Nationals Soon to
Commence Lengthy
Stay at Home Park

Next week the Nationals will
return from Boston for a long
stay at the home park. On April
96 they open with the Highland.
ers and, barring a single day in
Philadelphia, May 6, will enter.
tain Capital City bugs until May
2S. They will meet successfully
the Yankees, Chicago White Sox,
Cleveland Naplanders, and De-
trOit Tigers. This long home
stay at the beginning of the
campaign should prove of great
benefit to Griffith's GrOwlers.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Cornell Announces
Football Schedule

ITHACA, n. Y. April 19.-The Cornell
football schedule for the coming fall
was given out today, as follows:
September %. Allegheny at Ithaca
September 2s, Colgate at Ithaca: October
3, Oberiin at Ithaca October IL. New
York University at Ithaca; October 10
Penn State at Ithaca; October 266
Bucknell at Ithaca; November .. Will
Jams at Ithaca; November g. Dartmouth
at Ithaca November 16, Michigan a,
Ann Harbor; November IS CThanksgiv-
ing Day.. Pennsylvania at Philadelphia
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Has White Hope.

Harry Wolverton has a white hope
in Catcher Appleby, who measures over
six feet and weights over 200 pounds.
Rube Marquard is said to be in ex-
cellent shape, while Christy Matthew
son will have to get warmed up for a
few weeks to get his arm into shape.
Few of the great pitchers amount to
anything the first of the year, but the
Rube Is an exception and such 1t would
seem is Morgan, of the Athletics.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19

From this allotment Cobb and Crawford led in 1911,
with Lajoe and Jackson next The CobbCrawford COM
binaon still looms as the powerful despite Tys
puny start And 1t isn't likely that any else will
nose out Lajoie and Jackson for a cleanup duet.
Chief Meyers. of the Giants, isn't hitched with any
pal in particular, but the chief is conducting cam
paign upon his hook Batting $685. he is close
around 300 points above Cobb and Crawford, combined
and almost tied with Larry and Sboeless Joe.
Cobb is weather hitter and will be even later
in starting this spring with a touch of sickness re-
ported. Ty will be forced to travel some this season.
with a late start. against such field as Jackson
Baker Meyers, Wagner Lajoe and Speaker present
His trouble will probably be to head off the young
er members such Jackson, Baker, Milan, Meyers and
Speaker ANY of these Is liable to get going and
to stay going through the bulk Of the race.
John McGraw has only seen Clyde Milan play In one
battle but the Giant chief deeply impressed with
the star Senator's form and performance After tha
lone inspection he ranked the Washington speed mer
chant as one of the best outfelders of the age.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
.DOO|N'S CONDITION J
IS IMPROVING AT
NEW YORK HCTE!
Physicians Succeeded In Re-
lieving Players Pain
Last Night.

NEW YORK, April 19.-Charles Dooin.
catcher and manager of the Philles.
who has been severely i'll for
several days at the Hotel Som
erset here, was better last night. 1t
wasn't until night. however, that the
physicians who have been attending
him succeeded In bringing about a condi
ton which brought relief. Horace
Fogel, president of the club, had spe-
ctalists called in to examine the all
ing catcher.
His trouble is intestinal, and It was
thought for a time that an operation
would be necessary.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Batting Average to Date.
"stuffy" McInnes Is
Playing Fast Game
At the Initial Sack.

Watch that boy "Stuffy" Nc
Innes In this game today be.
tween the Nationals and the
champs. He was a good first
baseman last year, but he has
improved wonderfully over his
1911 form around that first station.
"Stuffy, should give Hal Chase
and Del Gainor the closest kind
of a rub for the hOnOrs at first
this season. Just keep your lamps
glued on him.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Is All-Round Sportsman.

Hans Wagner Is a great all-rounI
sportsman. He Is a first-class bowler,
O crack shot, a basket ball expert. a
hockey player, clever at golf, and he
drives his own automobiles with skill,
owning four machines. A slouch hat
and a soft collar Is the Pittsburgh
shortstop's SWEETEST makeup but the
boy can still play ball and pull down
$40, 600 per for his six months work.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19

Cleveland may have carried stout pennant aspira-
tions until Tom Hughes loomed again with the Senator's
Wherea Napand fans began shifting their dreams to
1913 at which point they hoped Mr. Hughes would be
ready to cease firing All that Tom needs to stop the
Maps is a regulation ball to pitch the regulated
distance Of sixty-two feet
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Al Handiboe a regular now.
"Eeggie" Rawlings suspended?

Connie Mack, manager of the world s
champions, is modest to a degree in
speaking Of his teams chances to re-
peat, but his players are more out
spoken. They are willing to bet any
number Of iron men right now that
they will land their third successive
worlds pennant, thus establishing a
new record. Well, the Nationals have
no chance, so I'm with the Athletics
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Hank Gchring Is gone.

Unsettled and rainy weather is hold
ing track athletics in allegiance in the
different organizations in the city. The
high and prep schools, as we'll as
Georgetown, Gallaudet, and the Mary
land Aggies, are expecting to work out
in pre- paration for the coming spring
games. Work on the paths will be de-
Iayed for at least week, according to
the coaches.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
List of the nesNeqvs Annual ery Marathon Race Goes Daily
Scholastic Series

April 19-Eastern VS.. Western.
April 23-Tech vs.. Central.
April 26-Buslness VS.. Western.
April 30-Eastern VS.. Tech.
May 3-Business VS.. Tech.
May Western VS.. Central.
May Eastern VS.. Tech.
May 14-Business VS.. Central.
May 17-Tech vs.. Western.
May 21-Business VS.. Eastern.
Umpire-H. COIIihower.
Place-Union League Park, Fif.
teenth and H streets northwest
at 3 O'clock.
Admissions cents or by Ath'
Ietic Association cards.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19

They don't come back-oh mo-, oh no
And when they de- they soon fade out,
They may return n week or
To scatter soon across the routt
A Has-Been or nm Also-Ran
They soon re-seek the Vanished Cleft
But here's n bIoke-this Callahan
with more stun than before he left.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Gets a DelehantV.

joe DeIehanty OF the famous Dele
hanty baseball family, has signed to
play with the Cleveland team in the
United states League. Joe was with
Toronto in the mtcrna tioral League,
last wear. He will play the outffeld.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Is Vigorous Leader.

Hank O'Day, the new Cincinnati
manager, is proving to be a most Wig.
orous leader. Hank watches the boys
like a hawk and is constantly squirting
the men on. He overlooks nothing a1d
seems to have eyes in the back of hisi
head
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Rain InterfereS.

PRINCETON. April 19.-Princeton and
Dartmouth were unable 10 get at each
other on the diamond here Yesterday
necudsc of rain. 1t fell intermittently
all day. and baseball was out of the
question.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
The Cleanup Legion.

For the benefit Of those interested In the leading
batting pairs the major league clubs. the following
statistics might just we'll be released for publication
They embrace the batting figures shown to date by
the hardest hitting pairs of baseball in the two circuits
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Higgins Looks Good.

Brooklyn has a new catcher, Hig-
gins, whose throwing arm looks awful
ly good to Bill Dahlen, and whose all
round play suggests that all the CATCH
ing will not have to fall on Erwin.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
BINGLES AND BUNTS
Callahan-Batting Average .524.
By Grdntldnd Rice.

They wisRie out and splash around
Or stay put for breathing spell,
And then they hit the old rebound,
As per the pitch aud the well,
Or IL they fash, there's stiii a lack
OF something better played from yores
But here's n guy who's sticking hack
with stun than he had before.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Willett's Salary Cut ST 900

1t is said that the Detroit club cut
Edgar Wilett's salary just $1,000 this
ear as result of Wiliett's peculiar
ideas about training and such things.
Itdgar will have to behave this year
or quit.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Game Postponed.

AEJAPOIIS. Md, April 49, The base
hall game scheduled for yesterday be-
tween the mines IF Harvard and thu
Naval Academy was called off on ac-
count of rain,
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Doom Is jinx-ridden.

The transportation committee of the
American Olympic committee Is making
no mistake In insuring all passengers
on the Finland, chartered to take the
athletes and friends over to the games,
protection from accident. The Finland
will be equipped with enough lifeboats
and RATS to keep afioat at one time
all passengers aboard.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Come on. let's go!

More than one hundred runners will
toe the mark for the marathon race
given under the auspices of the Bostor
Athletic Association in Boston today.
Winners of the event are expected to
draw places on the Olympic team.
Crowds are expected to see the race, as
1t is Patriots Day in that city. De
Mar, the Dorchester high school boy
winner Of last years eevnt, will not
start.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Here's to our Walter"

Surprise is shown on all sides at the
defeat of DR.. Roller by Americus In
Baltimore. Both men showed here in
a wrestling tourney at the Arcade
earlier in the winter, and. while both
threw their men, Roller seemed to be
in much better shape than Americus.
Americus is considered in a class by
himself when cleverness is taken into
account He trained Hack for the bout
with Gotch last September
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Rutherford can swim.

Arlie Latham, the clown Of the New
York Giants, continues his comic stuff
by signing as umpire in the United
states League. The veteran probably
means to end his baseball existence
with one grand guffaw, hence his agree
ing to handle the indicator for the
Uncle Sammers.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
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The Washington times., 1912-04-19
BOB THAYER'S
Sporting Gossip
"Epery Knock Is a Boost"
Rain gods are peeVish.

Rain gods are peevish.
PreValencs Of bad weather ali over
the country m cans an abundance OF
double-headers this season in all
leagues, big and little. These bargain
AFFAIRS ara bad Cor baseball, too, cheap
ening the sport. when are the avari-
cious masnates going to learn wisdcmT
=
Al Handiboe regular now.
Ed Sweeney's absence seems to have
broken the Highlanders and now 1t is
rumored that the pitchers have banded
together to make Street and Williams
look ba don the field in order to force
Manager Wolverton to accede to the
demands of the catcher. Sounds good,
as they say in the classics, but prob
ably is not true. 1t would mean black
listing Of the pitchers II 1t could be
proved.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
High school series begins.

That's some minstrel show due Mon
day night by the members of the Wash
ington Cricket Club, at Pythian Tenn
pie. There Is much minstrel talent in
the club and the only criticism ! have
is that Frank Rebstock Is going to
come through with "Everybody's Doin'
It," Frank is all right but-anyway,
it's going to be a corking god show.
The Washington times., 1912-04-19
Now we get DR.. Roller.

Word is received every day of the
progress of the former amateur baseball
players now in the minors. Handiboe
is the latest to feature, having gained
permanent outfield berth with Savan-
nah. He was tried by the Highlanders
last year, but failed on account of light
stick work.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-26
A COED ONE.

The ,Iarrodsburg Herald tells the
following story and lays the scene in
Danville:
A tall man from the timbered re-
gions. suspected Of hailing from an
other county, stepped into Danville
store the other day to do some trad
iEg. Among the desired purchases
was shirtwaist for his wife. En-
tering the store. he was directed to
the shirtwaist department and made
his wants known to the young lady
who was in charge. What bust?'
asked the saleslady. The man looked
at her inquiringly q moment and
then said: 81 dunno, I didn't hear
nothins!" 2 U1 n
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-26
MANY GREAT FEATURES
Coming with Sanger's Greater Euro.
pean Shows.

The shake-ups to the nerves, the
ragtime beat OF your heart, the fear
that someone will be hurt, with the
apprehension that
they may not, all OF :his-and this
il the delight OF the Sangers Great
er European Shows, to be at Lake
laEd Monday, April |, must be given
by the professionals who shake dice
for their lives with fortune every
performance.
One of the big acts is the original
Earl Family. What this wonderful
family do looks easy. Suppose you
try it, and newspapers will write q
story about it, with diagram
showing the place where your body
struck.
Another of the best-ever acts is
the leaping contest. Fifty leapers
take part. Dan OBrien is the cham
pion and does double somersault
over elephants, camels, and horses.
Marie McPhail, Riding Russells and
many other big acts are presented
in many new riding stunts.
You will see the Ben Hur herd
OF Arabian stations and the Black
lIussar horses perform. They prove
what a perfect world this would be
IL all men had as much intelligence
as horses. You will see elephants
waltz. teeter, play hide and seek.
and undress and go to bed like peO-
pie. You will Gee dog shows like
and mule shows and countless
clowns. Sanger's Greater European
Shows is = great show, presenting
magnificent good old barbarous sport
that makes you happy in feeling that
civilization has not eliminated all
the traits your grand-dads of the
stone age left you as a message. The
$4,000 Dublin Gray Horses are al
SO coming. and they are a show In
themselves.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-26

Owe used to mean Ito own, to pos
$685.
Any boy was once a knave.
Idiot once upon time was applied
to private person who took no part
in public life. 1t is a Greek word.
and the Greeks believed that all such
persons were foolish; SO it has come
to mean a foolish person.
Hussy now characterizes an i'm
pudent woman, while originally il
was 4 short word, meaning house
wife.
\ villain was once a slave attached
TO farm.
Tyrant once applied to any Prince
or Governor.
Infant was once synonymous with
SPECIFICS. Kansas City Times.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-26
SECOND NOTICE
To the Taxpayers Of the Lakeland
District.

My intentions are to be in you'
city this week ONLY, at the First Ma
tional bank, for the purpose OF TAX
ing your 1912 tax returns. All that
have not yet seen me on this business.
please call at once. and let me wait
on you, for I do like to work.
This is a matter that is of more i'm
portance to you than to myself, for
shall have to put your property I'm
known and guess at the value unless
you see me and tell me what yO'l
have. Should you have no change
from last year, please notify me of the
fact. Yours truly.
J. H. LANCASTER,
Tax Assessor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-03-26
U. c. v. PARADE
AT MACON MAY 9TH.

Macon, March 26.-The U. c. V.
parade will be held on the afternoon
|of May 3. The veterans will have
the shortest possible march and all
the arrangements provide for pa
rade that will prove a magnificent
and attractive function. Horses will
be used during the parade only by
the chief marshall and stat, the cav
airy and the officers and men Of the
National Guard, who are required by
the regulations to be mounted.
Gen. Walker is entirely pleased
with the new arrangements for the
parade, and assures the veterans that
the line of march was made so as to
prevent them from becoming ia
tigued during the parade. He left
Macon this morning at 1880 o'clock.
The detailed line of march as
agreed upon at the conference is as
follows:
Parade will form at the Central
City park. Veterans in town may
form on Mulberry street. right rest
ing on Fifth and fall in as their va
rious State divisions pass.
Line Of March,
From park gate on Walnut street
to Fifth. on Fifth to Mulberry, up
north side of Mulberry to New, ON
New to south side of Mulberry, on
south side of Mulberry to First, on
First to Cotton avenue, on Cotton
avenue to Poplar and around the
Woman's monument to First, on
First to Cotton avenue, on Cotton
avenue to Cherry. on Cherry to
Fourth and disband.