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Arizona republican., 1912-08-18
GIANT SCOUTS
 HUNT HURLERS
Purchase of Demarree and Bader Announced and Lines Are Out for Others; Staff to Be Greatly Strengthened.

Bombing the underbrush of the min- or leagues are several scouts who are on the trail of young pitchers for the New York Nationals. No league is too small to be explored. no tip so humble as to te iSr orej, and no price x0) big if the goods are delivered The ivory hunters have been flaming the jdnglcs for many weeks, and now, with draft ing days less than a month awoy, they are springirg their traps.
 Manager McGraw announces the purchase of pitcher Al Demarcc from the Mobile club of the Southern league and of pitcher Bader from the Dallas club of the Texas league. Larue Kirby the Mich. gan bearcat, is already on the job Demaree and Bader and some others may show up in the fa;l But the whole mob will be in Marlin next spring Possibly a dozen new pitchers will be inspected.
 McGraw has carried the Gian.s along on the pitching of Mathewsol and Marquard for season now. The oth CT men have turned in Vict)r ire quently and the work of AmeS, Gran dall and Wiitse cannot be overlooked, yet it is Mathewson and Marquard who comprise the backbone of the staff Tesreau is making rapid ad vances, but McGraw could use two or three more strong young me: regu- larly. Of the young pitchers who were taken south last spring none re- mains. Many are called, but few get in the worlds series.
 The Giants have been long on qual- ity in their pitching department, but short on quantity. Last summer Me Graw was forced to make some quick repairs on his infield to win a pennant. He is quietly planting good, young outfielders on the bench and he is well supplied with extra infielders and catchers Therefore he is cOncentrat- ing his efforts on the pitching staff.
 Demaree is the leading pitcher of the Southern league He is no raw youngster but this is the best season he has ever had. He has been roam ing around in the minors about five years, and once had brief trial with the Yankees. No Southern league pitcher has held the enemy to as few runs and hits as Demaree. He has eight or ten shutouts to his credit, and it is largely through his efforts that Mobile is in second place. McGraW helped Mike Finn last spring by con tributing Jacobson, Gardella and Pau let and Mike gave McGraw an option on his pitchers Nothing could be fairer than that.
 Demaree was one of the pitchers who shut out the Giants for thirteen innings in Mobile last spring when the champions played a scoreless tie with the Sea Gulls He is a right handler with ability to mix 'em up,' and knows how to work batsmen. His speed is not remarkable, and he is not a big chap.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-18
MOTORCYCLE
 TOURS POPULAR
Sturdy Two -Wheelers Are Being Used for World Rides; Many Long Jaunts of Home and Foreign Riders

Among the large number of tourists this summer, both in the United States and abroad, are several score motor cyclists who are journeying on thous- and mile routes with more safety and comfort than in any previous years. In this country alone, there have been more extensive motorcycle trips this year than in any one year of motor cycle touring.
 Parties from Georgia, New York. Maryland, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Min nesota, Connecticut and several other states have already departed for for eign shores where they will take up their machines and visit many historic points before they return to the United States. In addition to the travellers abroad there have been a large num- Der of mOtorcyclists who have been on long tours from east to west and from the lakes to the south.
 One of the longest journeys to be made on the motorcycle this summer and fall has been undertaken by MT. and Mrs. Henry Humphries of Minne- apolis They recently departed on their tandem motorcycle for a trip around the world. They expect to sail from Vancouver, B. C., for the far east and thence travel overland to Europe and England and back to New York.
 A transcOntinental trip that is arous- ing considerable interest is being made by MT. and Mrs. M. E. Gale, of Angola, N. Y. They are now enroute through the middle west on an especially con- structed motorcycle with the Pacific coast as their goal
 Another o-ocean traveller is Joseph Schantin, of Portland, Ore, who is about to complete his journey in Portland Me.
 Besides these there are a number of riders who are spending their short vacations travelling from one commun- ity to another on their motorcycles.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-18
BASEBALL COLLEGE
 PLAN OF MR. CARR
Training School for Would Be Big Leaeuers Dream of Athletic
 First Baseman.

Carlisle Carr. the original first baseman of the Athletics. has de- veloped the idea of founding a col lege for baseball players, one where the recruits for the major league clubs may be trained during the winter and the big league aggrega- tions saved a big portion of the expense now necessary to carry on a spring training trip. Carr said Pres ident Navin of the Detroit club have talked the matter over and the lat ter is so enthusiastic over the idea, that the college may be formed be- fore next winter.
 At the college, which will be estab- lished somewhere in the south, re- cruits from the bushes will be train ed for the major leagues. The idea is to assemble the recruits at one center, forming practically a baseball college Here experienced baseball players would show them how to play the game. It is planned to have the faculty" consist of veterans of the diamond and there will be an expert for every position in the game.
 Manager Wolverton when asked if he thought the plan feasible, said :: Yes, I think the plan is a very good one. A college of that sort would do much for baseball Recruits try ing to break into the big leagues generally know little about the real game. A player may have the mak- ings of a star pitcher, and not know how to handle himself. He needs to be developed, and I think that with i,,-t oF lii character would be very valuable to the game
 It it also planned to establish a hotel near the winter quarters and here magnates and managers will be able to stay while watching the students" at work
Arizona republican., 1912-08-18
GREATEST IF INDOOR SPORTS
Autopiano-ing is Proving to Be the National
 Indoor Game

A mild exercise of the lower limbs, together with special alertness of mind and ear, known as the game of "AutOpianO-i ing is proving to be the most attractive indoor amusement this season. The game of Autopiano-ing was started in Phoenix several years ago, and the enthusiasm it has stirred among the families is spreading like wild fire.
 A feature of AutopianO-ing is that any number of people may play it, and it is not confined to any one sex or special age. Every member of the family may join in the game as well as visitors. Young, old, sick and the we'll can play the game as efficiently as the strongest athlete. The game is described as follows:
 A roll from twenty to sixty fnet in length is used This is inserted in a c'everly arranged spool box" 5n with the aid of one of the players it is run sver brass "tracker botrd.' Eighty eight alert pneumatics are pressed into service and when the player makes a run the effect is gra- tifying in the extreme to every one in the room. Nerves and muscles are brought into play which probably never before were used, even the great sport of swimming not excepted. Doc tors have prescribed the game as be- ing very healthful. The players can not be under the age of three or
Arizona republican., 1912-08-18

tremendous impetus from the industry and all round energy of the NelliS brothers. The proposition of an all year ball team has occurred to several local people but has never received serious consideration. The plan now before the people is a well made one. Practically all the business men are back of it. Advertising has been promised to an amount that will cas- fly pay for the park improvement Space is in brisk demand especially so that place just behind the center fielder's head. There will be erected a big board with the caption, $25 to the man who puts the ball over this line And it will take some hitting to deliver that package, for beside the ten feet of boarding, there will be six feet of Page wire.
 It was proposed to Nellis yesterday that a contest be gotten up to decide the name of the park. Suggestions in that line met with his approval, and without doubt. the people of Phoenix will be given a chance to show their at picking catchy snappy words to mean in effect, Phoenix great ball park"
Arizona republican., 1912-08-18
JACK JOHNSON A MASTER COOK
Black Champion Is Expert in Sew eral Lines of Work-Prefers
 Anything to Fighting

There are four things that Jack Johnson likes better than anything else in the world. They are automo- bile speeding, cooking, eating and playing the bass violin. Of course, he has some fancy for fighting but swapping punches is secondary with the negro champion when the others are taken into consideration.
 Every one knows what a motor fiend Johnson is. His record for be- ing "pinched" for speeding makes him a worlds champion in that re- spect as well as in the pugilistic line. Johnson is some cook, too. One of the things that gives pleasure to the champion is to invite a party of his friends to his Wabash avenue home in Chicago for a spread"
 Come on out" says Johnson. in his invitation; I'm going to cook up something for you"
 His long suit "am" those southern biscuits which he can make to suit the kings taste.
 Did you ever see Jack Johnson eat? Well. if you didn't you missed something; for he can go some there, too. The champion may not possess the appetite that Joe Rodgers, the wrestler, owns, but Jack is good enough to be awarded second place.
 There was a time when Jack found it hard to satisfy that appetite. That was when he first came to Chicago. about thirteen years ago. He found it the hardest kind of a job to close his big mitts over a piece of money.
 You should have seen Jack John son then,'' he says. When I man. aged to save up a nickel I went to a saloon to dine, because I got a crack at the free lunch. I'd buy a beer and let it ride on the bar until I made enough visits to the lunch counter to make me feel like I'd eaten something. Those free lunches saved me from starving. for I never could have gotten enough to eat with a nickel at a restaurant"
Arizona republican., 1912-08-18

over the age of ninety Getting back to the operation of the game: After the holl has started on it's way, the full back" (everyone can see his full back) is the center of attraction, and all the other players must keep as quiet as possible until the roll comes to a point marked "finis." then every one in the room slaps the palm of one hand against the palm of the other After the enthusiasm has sub sided another player becomes the full back and the operation is re- peated, each time with the same and sometimes a still greater degree of enjoyment
 The finest point about Autopiano- ing is the fact that the players never become fatigued, and the game may be continued for hours at a time. Players generally show their annoy ance when other duties call them from the game.
 Over five hundred families are play ing the national indoor game of Au- topiano-ing in Arizona, and each day finds new enthusiasts who are rapidly becoming expert players. People who are stone deaf will probably not ap- preciate the game of Autopiano ing Anyone who would like to know more about this game of Autopiano-ing and it's rules should call on the Redewill Music Co.,, and everything will be fully explained.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-18
SOME PLAYERS
 JAN COME BACK
Veterans in Many Teams Show Stamina and Speed Not Expected by Fans. "Matty" is Still Strong of Wing

This is a great year for the 'spavs," the Wornout veterans who were count ed among the has -beenS' during the early part of the campaign.
 There's Matty, nf the Giants He was dismissed as a "spav'' by most of the wisacres this spring, but Big Six re e-entered New York as the hero of the Giants campaign through the west. He stood up under fire while the common enemy was scuttling the Giant ship and his record of four consecutive cOnquests over the western clubs undoubtedly entities him to the lions share of the cheers at the Polo Grounds Friday. Matty'S mark of 16-5 for the season is second only to MarQuard's 21-3 record
 However, Matty probably will re- ceive every bit as much recognition from the home fans this week as will the left-handed hero who was twice beaten by the Cards on the same day
 Another "Old- timer who is setting the woods afire this season is Johnny Evers Tn little Trojan of the Cubs is playing the same caliber of ball that he showed in 1908. Indeed his work has been sensational all year. When Evers broke his leg in the fall of 1910 and the Cubs had to play the Athletics without him, it was the start of one of the toughest runs of bad luck that tall player ever encountered. Mt only did JOhnny's health fail him, but his business ventures went wrong; but in spite of these reverses, he came back and is recognized as one potent reason why the Cubs now are in sec ond place in the National league.
 Then there's Tommy Leach. who also is playing great ball for the Bruins. Tommy was counted out by Barney Dreyfuss and traded for Artie Hoffman. who is at home recovering from a nervous breakdown. Leach is driving in a big percentage of the Cubs runs
 Cravath of the Phillies, who had been in the big arena before he went back to the association to lead the bingle hangers of that league, is play ing great ball for DOoin. Gavvy has beaten yOungster. Doe" Miller. out of a job, and he figures to be the per manent right gardener for DOOin.
 Of course, it would be bad form not to mention Jimmy Callahan as an ancient returned. and also Hans Wag- ner, who is travelling at a juvenile gait Likewise John Powell who stands out as the most reliable curvist on Stow alrs club, is a recovered veteran. Then there is Tom Hughes, who is doing his share of the working in holding the Washington climbers in second place. He's prospering after having graduated from the minors a second time. Without the "spavs" the game wouldn't amount to much.
 Larry Doyle, the flashing captain of McGraW's Giants, probably will be mayor of Breese, Ill, next year. He can have the nomination if he wants it. and it is said that both parties will unite. giving him the office by exclamation. Larry is not adverse to the proposition. as he would like to have a smattering of politics before he takes the count in the big ring. He figures by breaking into the politi- cal game now he will be pretty well versed in the sport by the time he must quit baseball. It's serious proposition with Doyle
Arizona republican., 1912-08-18
Ban Johnson is Not Op- posed to Organization But Gives His Opinion it Will Not Be Allowed by National Commission.
EVILS OF FARMING
 LAW ATTACKED
Major Leaguers In Sym pathy With Movement, Subscribe to Organizing Fund; Meet in New York to Plan it Out.

CLEVELAND, O, Aug. 17-Ban Johnson is here on business, it is said, pertaining to the new protective association formed by the ball play CTS of the major leagues Johnson declared he is not opposed to the new association which was formed for the purpose of upholding the so-call- ed rights of a ball player. He saw no reason why the players should not have an organization which could represent them, but gave it as his opinion that a union modelled on the line of the labor unions would not be tolerated. Nor would he state whether the proposed association would be admitted to the national commission.
 According to the players who ad- init they are identified with the pro posed organization fathered by Dave Fultz, it is being formed for the sole purpose of giving the players repre- sentatiOn before the club owners and league chiefs not to regulate salaries or anything of that sort.
 That the organization is in a fair way to meet success seems evident. The players make no secret of the
 
 the major leagues is in sympathy with the cause. Meetings have been held in New York during the past few months and t is said nearly all the players subscribed toward fund to finance the affair.
 The first act of the association will be to ask the national commis- sion to repeal the law which permits player to be farmed. It is main tained that so long as player is owned by a major league club he should receive a major league sal ary, and if his services are not satis- factory he should be released out right. This would put an end to the farming of players
 The case of Casey Hagemen. the Red SOX pitcher who was farmed out to Denver from which club he was secured, but on appeal was given a $1OO a month reduction in salary. is cited as an instance of this kind.
 Incidentally, it is claimed as the first victory of the new body.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-18
MOTORCYCLE NOTES

Chief of Police Carter of Columbus, Ohio, is after the motorcyclist who keeps his muffler open, but the Buck eye chief believes in stringent rules. He proposed that an ordinance be seal his muffler and providing for a heavy fine if at any time the seal is broken
 Even though a heavy rain had practically flooded the country roads six riders finished the 17Q-mile En- glewood, H., Motorcycle club run from Chicago to Rensselaer,, Ind, with perfect scores.
 Several rural mail carriers in Man mouth, H., and Maysville, Ky, have adopted the motorcycle for the quick delivery of mail along their routes.
 The plumbing inspector of Terre Haute, Ind, now uses a motorcycle in his inspection work.
 The trouble shooter" on the Mis- soula, Mont. Mountain States Tele- phone company has been given a motorcycle and his work now prac- tically guarantees up-to- date service to the telephone patrons.
 A trip from Moline, H., to Mime apOlis, Minn., on a motorcycle, a dis tance of 75O miles, has just been completed by Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Switzer of Moline on a tandem ma chine
 The Goshen, Ind, Motorcycle club which was recently organized re- gently conducted a successful run to F't. Wayne Ind. and return.
 The motorcycle side-car which made it's debut in various parts oi the country this summer promises to out-rival all other methods of carry ing girl passengers during the com
Arizona republican., 1912-08-18
MOTORCYCLE LECTURE TOUR

4 tour of every rural community of Wisconsin on a motorcycle is the ,Iniuue experience of Theodore Werle of Milwaukee Unique in that he IS trying to stamp out tuberculosis oy teaching the people in these commun- ities the elements of healthy hVlns and is going to them on motor cycle MT. Werle is field secretary of the Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosls association and on his motorcycle ne carries his complete lecture equip ment and other incidentals. Included are stereopticon lantern and slides
 and exhibit of charts and literature and camp equipment for sleeping out of doors and doing his own cooking.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-18
s1,ooo 900 FOR MOTORCYCLES

Uncle Sam is getting ready to add to the efficiency of his postoffice de pertinent by spending s1.000.000 for motorcycles which a ninety day series of experiments has determined as the most rapid and effective sys- tenn of collecting mail.
 A bill approRriating this sum has already passed the house of repre- sentatives and it is proposed to ob- tain the machines for various large cities to facilitate the collection of mail The motorcycle. as tested by the government, is equipped with an especially constructed van providing a chute where mail can be dropped in and hopper bottom where it can be dropped out at the postoffice.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-18
4 BEGINNING

Have you a spare cigar about you. old chap?"
 Certainly. but | thought you were going to stop smoking"
 50 I am. but not too abruptly. I've already quit smoking my own cigars Boston Transcript
Arizona republican., 1912-08-18

air waiting to be picked. In case the Ritchie- Hogan bout ends in a draw. Willie gets the big date. The single spacer seems to have the short end of it there, but there are other things to equalize the conditions.
 Clouds on the heavyweight horizon That describes the situation. Joe Jeanette, whom Jack Johnson is about half or three quarters willing to meet, is traipsing over the coun- try with an advance agent, who spreads the lithos reading, Jeanette, Heavyweight Champion since John sons retirement" He is really the best looking of the pugs who cling close under the pillar on which rests the dark and fearsome person of the Galveston Pet; but to assume the ti- tie lawfully he must fight it out with the champ The war so far has been verbal and financial, but with Jack $ announcement he is agreeable to put on a last act for the especial bene~ fit of Tearney, the promoter, there is a chance that Joe will get on for a decisive combat Then come M'Vey, Langford and troupe of trouble some paleface challengers who must be mopped up before the horizon resumes it's pristine brightness.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-18
PLAN MORE BOARD TRACKS

The success of the board race track and the motorcycle races on them has spread over the entire country. Only a short time ago the track was built at Los Angeles, then as wave sweeping from west to east-the tracks were built in Denver, Salt Lake City, Chicago, Cleveland New York and Columbus. Now tracks are being proposed in Baltimore, Indian apolis, Detroit, St. Louis and Pitts burg.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-18

The Chicago Cubs recent feat. which by the way was the defeat of New York, was a duplicate of an exploit in 1888. Tim Keefe long long ago won nineteen straight games, went against the Cubs and flopped into miserable hole From this coincidence of Mar guards jolt started the rumor that Chi is New York's jinx. which sentiment has been most carefully fostered by the bettors on the western city's chances for a flag.
Arizona republican., 1912-08-18
SHORT SPORTS

At school he had the rep. of the toughest little boy" And now he's a white hope. His handle consists of Charley Miller. It's said he beaC up Al Kaufman when the twain were re- gular attendants at the little red knowledge foundry (etc) and both adorned their more or less skinny shanks in home-cut down pants that father used to wear.