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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-12

FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
At the earnest solicitation of my many
friends, have decided to enter the race
for County Commissioner. from district
No. 8. pledge myself to an economical
administration and request your support
in the coming primary.
R. b. SAUNDERS.
I hereby announce my candidacy for
reelection to the ONCE OF County Com
missioner from District 8. subject TO the
action OF the democratic primary II
elected, I promise the same faithful per-
Torrance Of duty in the future as in the
past.
GEO. H. DAVIS.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-05-12
FOR SHERIFF,

hereby announce my candidacy for
the Office of Sheriff of Escambia county
subject to the action of the white demo-
cratic primary. Your support will be
appreciated. Respectfully,
FRANK D. SANDERS.
hereby announce myself a candidate
for Sheriff of Escambia county, subject
to the action of the democratic primary.
Your vote aRd support will be appre-
ciated.
A. CARY ELLIS
Evening star., 1912-06-26
DIXIE TWIRLER BELIEVED TO
HOLD THE WORLDS RECORD


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those games were out Of the
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Evening star., 1912-06-26
Result Of Todays Double Header Of Great Importance to Naona
NATIONALS ARE ANXIOUS TO
MAKE CLEAN SWEEP TODAY
Victory of Double-Header Would Pot Team
in Splendid Position Johnson to
Work in Second Game.

are such that many pitchers become
stiffened because of the constant blow
ing Of cool breezes across the playing
| field Vaughn may have suffered IN this
way.
OBrien and Wood will in all probability
pitch for Boston today. though 1t is not
unlikely that Hall. the Red Sox star
twrler, will be brought out to work. Tor
Boston is anxious to win the games mere.
1t is a noticeable fact that those teams
which are winning a majority OF tneir
games are not resorting to the sacrifice
play very often. Washington has perhaps
made less sacrifice hits this season than
any of its rivals, because Grimth does
not believe in the play unless 1t is late IN
the game and run is needed to tie or win,
and even under such conditions he fre-
quently switches the play and lets the
batter to hit it out. Playing the sacrifice
game is a one-run proposition. where the
hit and run game is apt to bring In
cluster of tallies. Boston. 1t was notice
able the other day, is not attached 10
the sacrifice game either, as there were
several instances when the batter nix
it out when it looked like q. good play
to lay it down
The best feature of Grifith's team is in
the fact that he has a lot of young play
ers who are not yet in Their prime. Bar
ring perhaps Hughes, who is by no means
old, every player on Griff's list is good
for many years yet. and most OF them
are bound to improve in their playing
right along Even without any material
of class being added during the off sea-
son, Griffith will be in pretty good shape
for the next season-in fact, better than
he was this-but 1t is not likely that he
will stand pat, and the chances are that
he will have another large batch of re-
cruits in training next spring in the hope
of picking up a couple more stars.
In appreciation of their splendid work
on the recent trip the Washington club
yesterday gave every member of the
team the privilege to buy twenty-five
dollars worth of wearing apparel at its
expense, and as a result there will be
some noisy hosiery, neckwear and hats
displayed by the Nationals from this out.
That the excellent showing of the Ma
tionals under Manager Griff is appreciat-
ed and being watched for by admirers of
the local team from out-of-town fans is
evidenced by communications received
here from Doc Samuel, Harry Evert.
Danny Powers. Doc Long and Charley
Monahan. fans of the first water, OF
Mount Carmel, Pa, who are pulling for
Washington to cop the prize bunting.
Evening star., 1912-06-26
BASE BALL BRIEFS.

The Cleveland club has sold Neal Ball.
the former Highlander, to the Red Sox.
The Boston Nationals have turned over
Pitcher Hogg to Lowell.
No twenty-two-thousand-d dollar halo at
tended Catcher Kelly when he quietly
sneaked into the fashionable set with
O'Toole. but without any fuss or feathers
he is becoming one OF the best catcherS
in the parent league.
Napoleon Rucker has whitewashed three
teams this month-Pittsburgh. Philadel-
phia and Boston. II he pitches against
Marquard in the coming series interest
will be at fever heat.
The question is asked whether the
or the National League the better hitters.
Last year the question was reversed.
Whichever way It's put. It's as old as the
cotemporaneous existence OF the two
leagues.
The Chicago Cubs have signed Vernon,
Amherst's crack pitcher. whose valedictory
game was a whitewash Of Dartmouth.
Coach Breckenridge has been re-engaged
by Amherst after a year at Annapolis.
He developed Mcclure and Vernon at
Amherst.
The Boston Braves have purchased
Maranville. the clever shortstop OF the
League. The player will not report, how
ever, until the fall
Some day. perhaps. the Yankees will
win a game from the Red Sox-some
day. we say. when iris Speaker, Duffy
Lewis. Joe Wood and numerous others
Of the Boston team are tottering with old
age.-Eew York Sun.
With Brooklyn and the Phillies as op-
ponents for the next two series any hope
Of waylaying or sidetracking the McGraw
express seems out Of the question. Al
they say at Chicago. .'Toot, toot.'
John McGraw has demonstrated the
value Of speed on the bases. The Giants
have won more games with less hits than
their opponents than any team in the
league. But in stolen bases they are
bloated plutocrats
Carrying out his intention to weed out
his pitching STAFF. Hank ODay has sent
Harry Gaspar to Toronto. and will re-
lease also one of his recruit twirlers. The
assing OF Gaspar was foreshadowed In
|O'Day's attempt to berth him in Brook
lyn.
Evening star., 1912-06-26
BY j. ED GRILLO.

To win both ends of todays double
header would give the Nationals safe
hold on second place, and, incidentally,
would cut down the lead Of the Boston
Red Sox materially. Douhle-headers have
been hoodoos for the Nationals this year.
Four of them have been played and not
one game has been won out of the lot.
But the turning point is expected today.
On a former occasion the Red Sox took
two games from the Nationals in one
day and Grffith's men want revenge Tor
that performance.
Just which one of his pitchers Griffith
will work besides Johnson will probably
not be known until a few minutes before
the first game Johnson is TO work the
second one, and it may be either Engel
or Groom in the first. Pitching Johnson
in the first game of a double-header is
serious mistake. for the reason that atter
a team faces his terrific speed other
pitching looks mighty ordinary, and the
twirler to follow Johnson is usually given
a drubbing though he may be in good
form There will be no more occasions
when Johnson will pitch the first game
for the reason stated, according TO Grit
fifth.
The acquisition of Neal Ball by the
Red Sox gives that team a utility In
nelder who mas rev seQudlS. Dali Is d
much better ball player than he has
been given credit for being. and in Sc
curing him from Cleveland the Boston
club made a wise move. Boston mas
Engel and Krug. two utility players. but
neither has had the experience that has
Ball. and should any of the regular in
fielders meet with accident they
would hardly be as capable to fill the
hole as is the former Nap player.
There seems to be vast difference OF
opinion as to whether Jim Vaughn is
going to be of service to the Nationals.
Griffith took a chaDce on Vaughn with
out standing chance of losing a cent.
He was secured for the waiver price
81 5OO-which can easily be secured for
him from any minor league club.
II Vaughn comes through and shows
some of his old form he will be very
valuable and cheap man. If he don't
nothing can be lost and Griffith will have
the satisfaction of having looked the big
fellow over before allowing him to fall
back into the minors.
Pitchers who fall in New York stand
a chance to make good elsewhere. for
climatic conditions on the hilltop grounds
Evening star., 1912-06-26
BY j. ED GRILLO.

It seems that there is but one team
which the New York Giants have to fear
in the present race, and that is Pitts
burgh The Pirates seem to have struck
their gait and are going along at ter
rife pace, but, Of course, those Giants
would have to take quite slump to be
overtaken, for a1lead of one hundred
points at this stage of the race is great
advantage. The next western trip of the
Giants will prove much. The chances are
that McGraw's men will find better forti-
fled teams opposing them this time than
on the occasion of their first invasion,
and If they can stand the test once more
thev will not be in much danger.
Pittsburgh looks to have second place
cinched, and the real fight in the old
league is for the other two first division
berths. These will probably be occupied
by Chicago and Cincinnati, for SO lar as
the pennant is concerned the Reds are
out of it. and they will, in fact. have
their hands full to finish among the first
four Bresnahan's ST. Louis team is not
doing the sensational work 1t dld last
season. The team has not been strength
ened. as was expected, and II can haroiy
be figured as having a chance to finish
very high. The Philiies are virtually out
of it. From a miserable start, caused
by numerous injuries TO the team most
valuable players, II mas not Deen dDle 10
recover and while it has chance Tor a
first division berth, II is rather doubtful
IL it. can attain so high position.
Nothing that has happened in base ball
in recent years has aroused so much gen.
eral interest as the unexpectedly good
showing of the Nationals. 1t is the topic
of conversation everywhere base ball Is
played, and ii can be truthfully said that
no team has so many people pulling for 1t
as have the Nationals. Sentiment in the
teams favor is general the country over.
Even in the National League cities they
are hoping that Griffith will land his team
on top. 1t is a case of where the public
appreciates the grand support which the
people of Washington have given losing
team for years. and they feel that this
CITY has long since been entitled to win
ner. II Griffith should land at the top
of the heap. ii would be the most popular
base bail victory ever recorded in the his
tory of the game.
Following in the wake of the Cleveland
club owners, who have come out fiat
footed and criticised Their players, Presi-
dent Navin of the Detroit club Is now
handing it to Hughey Jennings In a
public statement he insists that Jennings
lacks the knowledge Of the finer points of
the game. and that unless there is i'm
provement. he. Navin, will faveA to assert
Evening star., 1912-06-26
6ERIINENI @Ml1ENT
IN Happenings s SrSportdom

himself and have some Of his ideas on
base ball carried out. That is the pegln.
ming of the end 1t means that Jennings
usefulness is over. for no man can man
age a ball team and have to tolerate out
side interference. What Mr.. Navin knows
Of base ball he has learned from viewing
the games from the grandstand. III Jen-
nings is not giving satisfaction, IL is not
his fault. for he lacks the material with
which to win. But now that Navin Is
going to don the horns and butt in. II IS
all over with the Tigers.
The ball player who runs out every hit
always remains popular with the crowds.
There is nothing more pleasing To the
fans than to see a player making every
effort to reach first base ahead OF the
ball. And ii often happens that games
are won because of this effort, While
there is not a chance for the player who
loafs down the base line on any sort OF
hit.
Somehow or other the public does not
appear to be convinced that the Johnson
Flynn fight is on the up and up. Rumors
of frame-up are going the rounds. so
that the chances are there won De
many travelling very far TO witness the
affair. But just why il should be a
frame-up is hard to see Surely Johnson
would not lay down to Flynn. for there
could be nothing gained by such
scheme. and neither would Johnson stock
which perhaps would no6 be necessary.
On past performance the affair looks
like a walkover for Johnson. Flynn
seems to have taken chance on the
theory that two years of idleness ana
dissipation have not been for the best
interests OF the colored champion and
that his best chance to beat him IS right
now 1t is a good chance for Flynn 10
take, for even IL he loses he Will not
have injured what reputation he had. ana
IL he should win II would make MIN
wealthy man in very short time.
Marouard became great pitcher only
after being nursed along for two or three
years Pitchers are not usually made
overnight. They may have ability, but
they can't win until they get into their
proper stride. Griffith has been fortunate
in that he has three youngsters with lots
Of ability in Engel. Musser ana Cashion-
They are constantly improving. and
next year should show these youngsters
to be pitchers of high class.
Evening star., 1912-06-26
ALL EYES ON CREWS
Courtney of Cornell Thinks En-
trants Are Very Good.
LOOKS FOR CLOSE RACES
A Hundred and Twenty Oarsmen
Have Trained for Months for
the Classic Regatta.
LOOKS FOR CLOSE RACES

POCGHK KEEPSIE, y. Y, June 26.-A
memorable contest in American rowing
annals is promised in the intercollegiate
regatta to be held on the Hudson river,
opposite this city, June 20. when eight
Dared crews representing six colleges
Cornell. Columbia. Pennsylvania. Syra-
cuse, Wisconsin and Leland Stanford
University-will measure boat lengths
with one another in the annual four-miie
race for the varsity challenge cup, now
held by Cornell
Preceding the big varsity race there
will be the usual two-mle race between
four-oared crews representing all but
Stanford and Wisconsin. and the two-mile
freshman eight-oared race. in which all
but Stanford will be represented.
The prediction as to the memorable
quality OF the regatta is based on the on-
seryation OF the veteran coaches IN
charge Of the young oarsmen, and others
who have followed rowing for twenty
years or more.
Never have l seen six crews so good
as the six university eignts assehio,ea ,ha
here" said Charles E. Courtney. tne
coach of Cornell University. The con-
test between Cornell and Columbia iast
year was truly a wonderful race but l
believe that all of this years crews WI,
be more closely burEhed at the finish
than they were in 1911. In my opinion
there Will not be an inch of the four-mile
varsity race that will not be worth see
ing"
For this great regatta 10 college row,
ing men have trained. They are DIVIDED
into the fifteen crews representing the
colleges named. To see these men IN
the pink Of physical fitness. after months
Of training. is 10 realize the highest pos
sible attainment in the development OF
young men for athletic competition
The full program OF the regatta Is as
follows.
First Race.
BIS p.m.-University four-oared shells
without coxswains. Course, two miles,
beginning one mile north of the bridge
and finishing one mile south Of 1t.
Trophy-The Kennedy challenge cup.
presented in 1899 by Davidson Kennedy,
Pennsylvania, 10 be held by the winner for
one year. Present holder of the trophy,
Cornell.
Entries AMI course position:
No 1-Columbia.
No 2-Syracuse.
No. 3-Cornell.
No +Pennsylvania
course positions in all races begin their
numbers from the west shore.
Second Race.
p.m.-Freshman eight-oared shells
with coxswains. Course. two miles, be-
ginning one mile north of the bridge and
finishing one mile south Of II
Trophy-The Stewards cup, presented
held by the winner for one year. Present
Evening star., 1912-06-26
T0morrows Game to Be
Played at 8 O'Clock

The game tomorrow between
the Boston and Washington
clubs at American League park
will be started mt 3 o'clock. in
stead of the regular hour. The
to allow the Red SOx to catch an
early train for home. A double
header In scheduled to be played
at Boston on Friday and stahl 10
anxious to get his men there as
have plenty Of opportunity to
rest after the long ride.
Evening star., 1912-06-26
CHANCE WILL NOT QUIT TILL
HE WINS PENNANT ONCE MORE
Peerless Leader Declares He Enjoys Good
Health and Is Out to Capture the
National League Championship.

CHICAGO, June 26.-Frank Leroy
Chance, manager of the Chicago Cubs is
not a nervous wreck: he is not on the
verge Of a mental collapse and he is not
going to retire from the game as man.
ager and return to his home in California.
Instead, Frank Chance, the peerless lead
er when his Cubs reigned supreme in the
base ball world. is going to continue man
aging the Cubs until he wins another pan
nant and a worlds championship
When the Cubs were in the east recent
ly startling stories were penned that
Chances health had failed him complete
ly; that the old attack Of dizzy spells as
a result of being "beaned' twenty-four
times during his career had returned, and
that doctors feared If he did not give up
the managerial worries the result might
be fatal.
Would Win Pennant Again
"What, me quit?" was Chances sharp
reply to a query asking the truth Of the
tale that he was going to give way as
manager Of the Cubs. 'Huh. not yet. I'm
going to win another National League
pennant, beat the American League
champions, and then maybe, III step
aside.
IT don't think I'll ever go back on
first base. though. l tried to play sew
eral times since Suggs cracked me on
the head. but when l get in there I
become excited. can't control myself
and together with the terrific heat the
dizzy spells return. I'm getting along
fine now. my health is as good as could
be expected and you can say that I'll
manage the Cubs as long as my work
is satisfactory to President Murphy.
DO l look like fellow who is a
nervous wreck? I've been in this
steady drill for some time. but they'll
never, ship me out to California with
the Cubs right in this pennant chase.
Al times l may become nervous and
fret. but who wouldn't when you see
the umpires rob you right before your
face?
Bean Ball; Puts Him Out.
"I'd be playing today but for stop
ping so many wild ones with my head.
The other day was talking about it
and by actual count I have been
'beaned.' that's what you call 1t be-
lieve, twenty-four times. The first
Evening star., 1912-06-26
holder Of the trophy. Columbia.
Entries and course positions.
No. 1-Pennsylvania.
No. 2-Columbia.
No. 3-Wisconsin.
No. ICornell.
No. rSyracuse.
Third Race.


5:1o p.m.-University eight-oared shells,
with coxswains. Course, four miles, be-
ginning three miles north OF the bridge
and finishing one mile south OF II.
Trophy-The Varsity challenge cup. pre-
sented in 1893 by DIR. Louis L. Seaman.
Cornell, to be held by the winner for one
year. Present holder Of the trophy, Cor
nell.
Entries and course positions:
No. Wisconsin.
No. 2-Pennsylvania
No. 3Syracuse.
No. 4Columbia.
No. 5Cornell.
No. 6Stanford.
The hour set for the big race-5:15-is
fifteen minutes after the ebb tide reaches
its maximum. The freshman race will
have a strong ebb, and the tide will be
running well for the varsity four-oared
race.
The Poughkeepsie course is a straight.
deep stretch Of water. beginning three
miles north OF the Poughkeepsie bridge
and finishing one mile south Of that struc-
ture.
Evening star., 1912-06-26

Iris Speaker. who is just now burn
ing up the circuit with his speed. came
near not getting into the big leagues
on account Of his mothers aversion to
bartering ball players like animals.
Before Speaker went to Boston, Dock
Roberts of the Houston club had to
explain the intricacies of base ball
barter to the outfelders mother and
assure her that her boy. who was then
under age. would be benefited by the
deal and that he was not being con-
sidered a mere commodity.
The Hishlanders are trife shy on
southpaws just now, but that fact isn't
likely to make any bigger dent In their
percentage than has been made.
Evening star., 1912-06-26
Browns Surprise White Sox.

CHICAGO, June 26.-Pitcher Elmer
Brown Of the st. Louis club was uncon-
scious for more than an hour yesterday,
as result of being hit on the head by a
ball thrown by Third Basenan Austin. in
attempting to catch a runner at first.
st. Louis won the game. to 2, which
puts Washington and Chicago on even
terms. Score:
r. II. z.
Chicago ..o1o o1ooooa 8
st. Louis .....OO o = 0 4 90 OF Is 9
Evening star., 1912-06-26

President Charles Ebbets is looking
up his history now for a date when he
can celebrate the opening Of his new
ball park in connection with some his
torical event. The schedule committee
soueiched his first choice, but, as
Charles says. history is full of Incl
dents and August is full of days.
Evening star., 1912-06-26
AMERICAN LEAGUE GAMES.
Maps Tame the Tigers.

CLEVELAND. June 26.-Cleveland de-
feated Detroit yesterday. to 5, Willett
being hit hard throughout. Cobb's home
run tied the score in the sixth.
Mitchell was taken out after the first
two men up in the ninth had hit safely.
Score:
r. H. E.
Cleveland .....O 111O1 2x-7 II 0
Detroit .....1 O 90 0 O 1-j 10 1
Evening star., 1912-06-26

terrific knock was a few years ago.
when Howard Camnitz caught me. and
then in April of last year. George
Suggs finished the job
Really, thought L was gone for good
when Suggs hit me. ror twenty-four
hours l didn't know where 1 was. But
/ have recovered from the effects entirely.
and when quit base ball it will be OF
my own free will, because l have had
enough of the good old game and not
because Frank Chance was a physical
and mental wreck"
The general opinion is that the 1912
National League race is over. Everybody
everywhere gives the flag to the Giants.
But not Frank Chance. why, were
just getting started comments the Cubs
chief. The October finish is a long way
off. and look for the Giants to slump
when they come west.
What if Marquard Slips?
''McGraw hasn't a tremendous lead.
and We'll continue to improve. What if
Marquard cracks his arm or something
like that? Even with Marquard in shape
all year. / think We have a chance,
and a good one at that. The season is
just about one-third completed, and there
are many more games before the end is
reached. and l can't see where we are
not still in the fight.
THE Giants We're mighty lucky to get
away with their games with US. especially
the one Marquard pitched, and l don t
think the breaks will stick with McGraw
all the time. He's going to have some
rough hopping. and l think it will start
when he comes west this next time. The
Cardinals are not going to toss away
four games, and the Reds and Pirates are
sure to lend aid to the west.
But now listen--don't forget that stuff
about me quitting. Go to it strong"
Evening star., 1912-06-26
MINOR LEAGUE GAMES.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Milwaukee, 3; St. Paul, S.
indianapolis. 5; Columbus 8.
Toledo. I; Louisville, i.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE.
Buffalo Baltimore, rain.
Montreal. 4; Jersey City, g.
Rochester, /; Newark 2
Toronto. ID; Providence, 2.
TRI-STATE LEAGUE.
Atlantic City, 8; Johnstown, 2.
Wilmington 10; YORK, g.
Other games postponed rain.
NEW ENGLAND LEAGUE.
Lavrsncs. /; Lynn, T..
Fall River, I; Brockton, /.
First exme-New Bedford, 1: Haverhill e.
Second game-New Bedford. 8; Haverhill. !.
SOUTHERN LEAGUE.
FIRST game-Memphis, I; Atlanta, o. Second
game.Memphis. 3; Atlanta, 0.
Mobile, 2; New Orleans. o. :
Second gsme-Cha ttanooga. s: Nashville, q
Montgomery. Birmipsham. not scheduled. :
SOUTH ATLANTIC LEAGUE.
ganne-SavsnnaA. .: Columbia. 8.
Macoa, e; Columbus l;
jacksonville. Albany, rain.
VIRGINIA LEAGUE.
Petersburg. ,: Roanoke: 2.
Richmond. B: Norfolk. 2.
Newport $ews s; Portmouth. :.
Evening star., 1912-06-26
Seventeen Straight for Marquard.

NEW YORK. June 26.-MarQuard won
his seventeenth straight victory Of the
season here yesterday, defeating Alex
ander Of the Philadelphias. in a spirited
pitchers battle by a score Of to l.
Kilnfer's home run hit in the left field
bleachers was responsible for the Wis
ftors' only run In the sixth inning. Score:
phila.. 0 O oo1o % Oh 6 o
New York o 0 0 o o % x-2 s /
Evening star., 1912-06-26
SCHEDULES.
AMERICAN LEAGUE

TODAY. TOMORROW.
Boston At Washington Boston NJ Washtnsfan
New York at Phila New York A. Phi1a
Detreit at Cleveland. Detroit af ClsveIard
st. Louis at Chicago