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The Washington times., 1912-02-11
Jeffries May Issue
Challenge to Johnson

Jim Jeffries is really in earnest re-
gardng his challenge of Jack johnson.
and will make an official announcement
within a few weeks, say dispatches
from Jos Angeles today. The former
champion of the white race cherishes
undying hatred for his conqueror, and
It Is this hatred which is now impelling
him forward. Jeffries has been training
for"the last year, making long hunting
trips into the Canadian Northwest, sim
ply fcI the purpose Of getting into
shape to challenge the present title
holder. Now Jeffries is said to he in
good shape and confident of his ability
to enter a ring and give the dark cham
pion the battle of his life.
Il know that JEFF has talked with
three wcll-known trainers in the last
two months" said a friend of the for
mer champion today. He asked them
the possibilities of his getting into
shape, and seemed satisfied with what
they tod him. However, he's as silent
as bear. His defeat ut Reno still
rankles in his heart, and when he
makes his announcement, which should
be in a few weeks, it will be because
he is confident Of winning"
The Washington times., 1912-02-11

pins in the West, will be run off in
Chicago, March to q. The West takes
about as much interest in the N. b. A.
as the East does in the A. b. c.
Each year something like 100000 Is
given in prizes to the winners of the
all-events in five tournaments. This
year though this total should be eclipsCd
by a wide margin. The A. b. c. officials
figure that something like $4,000 will be
given in prizes for this event alone.
The entry list for the American Bowl
teams not having their entry in the
hands of Secretary Abe Langtry, care
the Great Northern Hotel, in Chicago,
or with Secretary Flenner, OF the Chi
cago Bowling Tournament Company, 3
West Monroe street. by that time, will
not be able to compete.
The "dodo" ball, which is made for
the express purpose of fooling the bowl
ers. is almost sure to be barred from
American Bowling Congress. This is
the opinion of Secretary Abe Langtry
of the A. b. c., and as one of those in
the know, Langtry'S word should not
be taken too lightly.
Another person has come upon the
horizon as a candidate for the presi-
dency of the A. b. c. This person is
merly editor of the Louisville Times
and exalted ruler of the Elks. This
makes four that are mentioned for the
position, namely, Bob Bryson, the pres
ent president; Wooster Lambert, of St.
Louis, and Judge Howard. of Chicago.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
WILLING TO MEET
JEFF AND FLYNN IN
SAME SQUARED RING
The Heavyweight Champion
Grins at Thought of
Return Battle.

CHICAGO, Ill, Feb. 11.-Jack Johnson
asked today what he thought about
Jeff's probable return to the ring, said:
Nothing will suit me better. am
glad he thinks he was 'doped, II that
belief Of his will give me another chance
to demonstrate that l can trim him
without working up perspiration. He
was doped all right at Reno, but not
before the fight started. My left hand
doped him in the fourth round. 1t Will
be easier next time.
Il hope he signs up with Tom Jones
as his manager, goes to the mountains
for six months, as they say he will, and
then trains for me. I'll make him as
big side bet as he cares to name and
fight him any time he is ready.
Say" shouted Jack as he got warmed
up over the thing, "Ill tell you what
I'll do. I'll fight Jeffres and Flynn in
the same ring in two days if it can be
arranged. And | don't care which
comes first. And I'll make them each a
side bet | only wish some promoter
could stage a double card such as that.
1t would be a great attraction and
would give Jack Johnson a chance to
show just how good he is. I've never
been extended yet, you know"
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
Fordham'S Nine Plays
Many Powerful Teams

According to the schedule of the
Fordham baseball team, many of the
most powerful college teams in the
East will be met on the diamond this
year, Fordham's, biggest battle is
with Manhattan on Memorial Day
Following is the complete list Of
March 3O College of the City of
New York. at Fordham; April 3, Bow
dcin, at Fordham; 6, stevens Insti-
at Baltimore; 3. Georgetown, at
Washington; 10, Navy, at Annapolis;
IS, Princeton, at Princeton; II, Tufts,
at Fordham; 20, Rucknell, at Ford
ham; 2i, st. Johns, at Fordham; ~,
pending; May l, Yale, at New Haven
4, Wesleyan, a Fordham; s, Pennsyl-
Vania, at Philadelphia; II, George
town, at Fordham; 10, Lafayette, at
EastOn; 16, Mt. st. Joseph's, at Ford
ham, IS. NOtre Dame, at Fordham
%, Delaware, at FOrdham; 25 Army,
at West Point; so, Manhattan at
FOrdham; June l, Wesleyan, at Mid
dletown. Conn.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
Phillies Are Seeking
"Three-Finger" Brown

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. n.-By means
Of three-cOrncred deal, involving the
Pnillies, New York and Chicago, Nor
decai Brown, the Cubs veteran finger,
may become member Of Horace
Fogel's outfit this season and all Philly
is delighted at the prospect, thinking
it will cinch the National League pen
nant for Red" Dooins popular ath-
letes.
Il have a scheme which l shall sug-
gest at the meeting in New York
Wednesday," says Fogel by means
of this deal VIC shall get Brown. He is
a veteran and will be worth the money
for one season, anyway. The Cubs
want young players and we should be
satisfied all around"
Cliff Curtis, the pitcher, has signed
with the Phillies. lie was with the
Cubs last year and held out for more
money before signing a Philly contract
The Washington times., 1912-02-11

prophet. It's bad business. I'm will
Ing to wait while and see what we
have in the youngsters"
Manager Griffith left this morning for
Chicago to attend the meeting of the
american League, scheduled for Tues
day. He doesn't expect to get any new
players, but feels that he should be on
the ground to see that nothing was
pulled off to injure the prospects Of the
Nationals.
Smitten With Them.
Mike Martin, the new trainer Of the
Nationals, is quite smitten with Foster
and Moeller, the two recruits from
Rochester. i've seen them both play"
said Mike yesterday, "and they're good
players. This Foster is a little fellow,
but he's what they na call a pig little Little
with the best Of them, and in the field
he has plenty of class. When with
New York he looked like a very prom
ising lad l myself think he ought to
give all the third-base candidates this
year tough run for the regular job.
Dan Moeller is another good man.
or course, both of these players will
become better as they go on. That's the
you grow older you show more finish;
/ expect to see Foster and Moeller hold
their jobs with the Nationals"
Cummings Fans.
Cy Cummings. the Maryland legislator
and towering figure, who is known as
one OF the most inspiring and vociferous
rooters In the District, is already talk
ing baseball. This is early to be talk
ing baseball" says Cy, but feel
moved to say that we fans in Wash
ington have always given our manage
ment a fair deal. Joe Cantillon was
given all the time he wanted. Jimmy
~ % vat cin nd
tired of the job and quit Of his own
accord. The fans will give Clark Grtf-
fifth the same treatment.
"All we want is an end Of the tall
to experiment, let him go to it, but let
him find something. II the Nationals
can ever rise as high as fifth place, l
am willing to buy for the bunch. II,
by any stretch of grim, laborious enort,
Griffith can lead us into the first divi.
sion-whew! I'm getting excited now at
the mere thought of it."
Gray Given Hook.
Dolly Gray. the southpaw who pos
sessed a pleasant smile, toe plate. and
a glove while performing on the hillock
for the Nationals. has been let go by
John CAMEL, manager Of the Rochester
club, to which Gay was sent by Man.
ager McAleer in exchange for Spencer,
Noeller. and Foster. Gray Is Cali
:ornian and asked that he be sent back
to the golden land OF the West. CANCEL
had heard several things about Gray.
and so he was not bit backward about
letting him go. He has asked waivers
on the portsider and Gray will be sent
to a Pacific Coast club, probably Los
Angeles.
Jack Lelivelt, last season utility man
with the Nationals, has signed his
Rochester contract. Jack believes that
he should be a whale at the bat in the
International League, and is willing to
make the attempt.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
CovaleSkie Family
Ready for Season

SHAMOKIN, Feb. 11.-John Cova-
leskie. who made such an excellent rec
ord with the Tri-State Lancaster team
last season, and who had expected to
work South this year, has signed with
the Albany, New York State League,
team for the coming season. The Scran-
ton team in the same league is making
an effort to secure Stanley Covaleskie,
a brother of john. Henry Covaleskie,
another brother OF the family of base
ball men, will leave here next month to
join the Chattanooga, Tenn, team in
the Southern League. lie will again
OffiCiate In the box and expects to come
back" strong enough soon to land him
In the National League again.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
SUGGE STIONS TO
YOUNG PL LAYERS
BY TYRUS RAYMOND COBB.

backward from those that come a trifie
close, at the same time pulling the ball
hard in whatever direction its happens
to come.
Don't try to kill the ball. neither
try to place it, but be content with short
line drives. The desire to knock the
leather off the ball and send 1t over
the heads of the outfelders usually
vicious swing at the air. The desire to
place the ball more often than not re-
suits in weak hit which is easily gath
cred in.
Choke your bat with your hands
l!aced a trifle apart. Grasping it at
the end means long swing and the i'm
possibility of meeting the ball with n
short, suappy motion. NThoked ba+
makes it possible for you to meet the
ball. even when it is almost upon you.
Watch the Ball.
Don't try 20 guess the pitcher. Watch
the ball from the time :he pitcher takes
his position in the box. and keep your
eyes glued on it when he starts wind.
ing up. Then follow it every inch of
the way un to the time when you decide
whether you want to strike at it or not
I-and even a little after this
In facing the pitcher do so with the
feeling that YOU are his master. Never
for an instant let the fear come into
your heart that he has it on YOU. The
fact that he NAV strike you once does
not necessarily mean that ne can con-
tinue to do so. Watch him at all times.
Courage Is eCessary-withOut 1t YOU
cannot become a good hitter.
Try to make everything close. BY that
mean stretch Your hits into as many
bases as possible. Get all you can out
Of yOur long hits and don't sc afraid
to take chance. The percentage is in
your favor, because the man handling
the bail is more nervous than you are.
Slide at every opportunity.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11

The young player having first fitted
himself for the calls TO be made upon his
physical strength according to the suG-
gestions which l outlined in my firsl
article, should next give his attention
to batting, with which l might connect
baserunning, as one necessarily follows
the other.
The first requisite essential to the
yoUngster who aspires to the 300 class
Is that he have a good eye. To back
keeness of vision there must be good
Judgment, and behind these two the
strength and power to execute that
which the eye suggests should be done.
The power behind the swing or chop,
which either may be called into play,
can be developed by various dinerent
exercises bringing into play the should
rr muscles. | have at various times
seen young players who had the quick
ness of eye to select the good from the
bad ones, but who lacked the strength
in their arms to meet the ball sufficient
" hard to even knock out fair single
To all such l would say: DO not be-
come discouraged, you have the first
REQUISITE for a good batter; exercise un-
I'll YOU are strong enough to meet the
ball with the steam behind your swing
Don't Copy!
Getting down to actual batting, I'll
start off with a don't Don't copy
Batting Is one thing in baseball In
which the player must be original, BY
that / mean that he must bat to suit
himself. He may be told what to avoid
He may be given suggestions as to the
errors he commits, but the basic style
ha ha himself
the batter'S box must be MS own II
it's right he's going to become great
swatter. If it's wrong, all the coachlhs
in the world will not make MIN hlore
than a mediocre batter.
If the young player has large hands
he should use large handled bat, even
il he never saw the name Oh some
prominent player on the Wilt0mi tEH WniEii ~nitgi
and lust to show how much in earnest
| I am about that don't" I'll say mere
! again, don't copy" -,-
| In taking his position IN the patter
box he should take the position which
! is most comfortable to him. AGAIN,
don't CODY some great hitter s attitude II
! that is uncomfortable. The idea Is that
| you have it in you to become "a great
natural style, which in affecting that
employed by some one else may become
totally neutralized. Therefore be orlgl-
| al.
Stick to Plate.
1t is natural for the beginner to pul
away from the plate when curved
ball is thrown to him. The best way tC
remedy this fault is to stand with the
feet wide apart This will break yot
of the tendency to pull away, but shoult
not be adhered to after it has served it,
purpose, as it is not good batting
position.
The best way is to stand with the fee
| close together, for you then can shift II
a Hash. stepping into the balls which
are a little away from you or mOv,
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
Tonorrow's Sports

Willie Hoppe i'm exhibition billiard
matches at Leader rooms, , and s
p, nj.
CorcOran Cadets VS.. Ingram, at In.
gram gymnasium.
Georgetown at Charlottesville, bas-
ketbaIl.
Pennsylvania VS.. Columbia, basket
ball, at New York.
Eastern outdoor skating champion
ships, at Newberg, N. Y.
Opening of south Florida golf
championships, PinehurSt.
Eddie McGOOrty VS.. Barney Will
lams, six rounds, at Pittsburgh, Pa.
Dan Daley VS.. Jack Reed, ten
rounds, at New Castle, Pa.
Young ShugrO VS.. Eddie O'Keefe,
ten rounds, at New York city.
Bobby Reynolds VS.. Joe Hartman,
ten rounds, at Cleveland, Ohio.
Jack Lepper VS.. Eddie Bulger, ten
rounds, at Cleveland, Ohio.
Carl Norris VS.. Jim Stewart, ten
rounds, at Brooklyn, n. Y.
Jimmy Reagan VS.. Tally Johns, six
rounds, at Butte, Mont
Jack Morgan VS.. Billy Anderson,
ten rounds, at Indianapolis, Ind.
Billy Mayficld VS.. Frank Hoe, ten
rounds, at indianapolis, Ind.
Young SaylOr vs.. Jimmy Murphy
ten rounds, at Richmond, Ind.
knockout Brown VS.. Billy Galley
six rounds, at Philadelphia, Pa.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
MANAGER GRIFFITH
WANTS PATIENCE
Nationals Leader Asks Fans to Wait Till Rough Young
Sters Have Time to Become Smooth as Veterans.
Cy Cummings Tnterjects Few Remarks
BY SENATOR"

Washington fans are thinking a whole
lot these days about the possible
chances of the Nationals for the COM
ing season. Three weeks from today
the first bunch will be at Charlottes-
Vile, preparing for their training
stunts. The season is but a short dis
tance away and Manager Clark Griffith
Is doing more thinking about this pro-
position than any of the widest fans
in the District.
when I started in at Cincinnati, "
says Griffith, II had one crack ball
player, Mike Mitchell. 1t took me three
years to gather a team worthy of put
ting up a battle against the other
teams in the National League. Today
honestly believe that the Reds are
good enough TO win the 1912 pennant,
provided they get the breaks in the
luck.
Il don't like to make any prophecies
about the Washington team. From
what l hear I think I have more than
one good man here when I start. Wal
ter Johnson, Clyde Milan, and George
Mcbride are good enough for the best.
l call that a fair nucleus withs which
to begin my work of building up the
team.
One Is Sufficient.
ITO get one good man a season is
well worth the struggle. If ! can get
one natural ball player out of the bunch
of youngsters at Charlottesville, / chall
be satisfied for this year. The people
here must not expect to see smooth
finished baseball, however. during this
process. l can't make this strong
enough. Veterans will play smooth ball
but their days are shortening and their
smoothness and polish is without speed
or vim. From all l am told Washington
fans are tired OF finish and polish and
seventh or eighth place.
ITO build up a team I must expert.
ment with many youngsters who will
play ragged ball most of the time.
shall keep teaching them something and
those who stick with the team will be
worth seeing when they develop. The
beauty about young team is that youI
good men will be with you for many
years after they hit their stride Jimmy
Esmond, the Cincinnati shortstop, was
rough as any rock when he started
but that boy Is much smoother today
than he was when he Joined the CluO
He's bound to be a star.
Shall Be Satisfied.
That's the way it goes. II I finish
this season with one or, say, two goot
new men. l shall be satisfied. II
! try to make the players fight all the
! time. giving tile fans a run for theil
money, even II we don't finish very
! high. In time / hope to have a team
that will be young and fast and able
to go down the line with the best o.
| them. But l don't want to become
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
Three Games on Card
With Georgetown Team

Virginia will play Georgetown
three games this year instead of two,
as has been generally the rule. Last
year Virginia defeated the Hilltop
pcrs on the diamond in both contests
but this year the winner should be
decided by the added game. April II
will see Georgetown at CharlotteS-
vile and the Orange and Blue will
come here for two games on May s
and 4.
two games against Clark Griffith $
Nationals. Eighteen of the twenty
five games will be played on Lambeth
Field. Following is the complete
schedule for this Season.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
TOMORROW IS LAST
DAY FOR ENTRIES IN
BOWLING TOURNEY
Best Teams in Washington
to Be Seen in Coming
Matches.

Washington bowlers have until mid
night tomorrow night to enter the
Washington City Bowling Tourna-
nent which will be started at the
Palace Alleys, Monday evening, Feb
ruary 10.
Teams entered to date are: Man
hattans, IrOquois, Virginians, Pilgrims,
and Puritans of the Colonial League,
all of the teams OF the Departmental
League, and many teams from the
Patent Examiners. Saengerhund, and
the Washington Railway Relief AS
sOciatiOn League. Judging from these
entries the competition should be
keen.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
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The Washington times., 1912-02-11
Johnny EVers Would
Buy Albany Franchise

TROY, n. y, Feb. l1.-Johnny
Evers, the second baseman of the
Chicago Cubs, is angling for the pur-
chase of the Albany franchise in the
New York state League, but he
doesn't intend to quit playing with
the National League team. He saws
no will put a manager in charge II
his club in Albany and simply eX-
ercise Quasi-ContTol of the clubs
affairs EveTs Is winterinE here at
his home and says he viii report to
the Cubs in good condition 20 play
every game on the schedule.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11

Cecil Ferguson. now in the minors,
who was known as the widest twirl-
er in the game when with New York
and Boston, blames a query from a
fan for his weakness, saying that
when he read the reply that he was
the speediest pitcher in the business,
he became wild as a hawk. SO please,
you fans, do not ask me how speedy
Walter Johnson is. He might read 1t.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
Ready for Bout.

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-Followers of
wrestling are on edge over the match
between Stanislaus Zybszko, the mas
sive Pole, and Giovanni Raicevich, the
conquering Italian, who has been
throwing grapplers of all nations with
mechanical regularity. These rival
giants will meet in a contest to a finish
at Madison Square Garden tomorrow
Dipht
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
Navy defeated at last.

Manager Clark Griffith left today to
attend the meeting OF the American
League in Chicago, not that he thinks
he will get a youngster out of the trip,
but more to keep in touch with things
in the league. He has about decided
that he will have to stand pat on his
present assortment for this year. any
way.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
Navy Wins With Foil.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, Feb. n.-Navy's s
fencers won from Harvard's foil experts
yesterday In the first of the intercol-
legiate meets by a score Of bouts to 1.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
Cy Cummings some fan.

Jesse Tannehill. the old time south
paw twirler, who did little work
toward the end of his career with
the Nationals, will perform in the
South Bend outfield next summer and
should be a success, If only for his
hitting. Tannehill bore a reputation
as a good slugger when in the majors
and would be there yet, had his arm
held out.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
Good-by, Dolly Gray.

Swarthmore's victory over Navy 3
basketball five gives the championship
to the Pennsylvanians. They were eX-
pected to put up a strenuous battle
and did. Navy has won every game
this season till yesterday, and the sail
ors are most formidable on their own
floor Guess Swarthmore' title won t
be gainsaid now.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
of Cornell Track Squad Will Be Sent Here For Georgetown Indoor
BOB THAYER'S
Sporting Gossip
"Every Knock Is a Boost"
1t was some meet.

1t was some meet.
-
Like a voice from the tomb is the an
nouncement from Los Angeles that Jim
JefTries is considering a return battle
with Johnson II the talk is straight,
1t will be because of Jefr's eternal ha-
tired of the present champion. However,
after that miserable fiasco at Reno,
where is JEFF going to get the backing
for the bout?
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
Holy Cross gobbled

The formation of the South Atlantic
intercollegiate Association may be a
good thing for track athletics. but from
where I sit can't see how 1t is going
to succeed. IT will lead to Quarrels be-
tween institutions not any too friendly
now. However, under careful manage
ment, track sports may be doomed, but
the promoters should stay away from
all other sports
The Washington times., 1912-02-11

TJIIlIIIB UtSVTNVU IIItII NINVVIF v
.
Where was Il. Lawrence Phillips last
night? Selling programs. The silver
toned announcer of the Nationals was
sadly needed by the spectators at the
George Washington meet. Not till the
fourteenth event was the public in
formed of the actions and results on the
floor. Thereafter, 1t was better, but far
from satisfactory.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
Griff is off.

The failure of Georgetown's relay
team In its race with Holy Cross may
be a lesson to the Hilltoppers. 1t pays
TO use the best runners available in
relay team and then, too, 1t pays to
train consistently. That Holy Cross
quartet uncorked a sprint that never
gave the Blue and Gray a chance. Well,
there are some more meets ahead.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
What, more from JEFF?

-
Outside spectators have no right on
the floor at a track meet and the Off
ciaIs should have cleared them off long
before they did last night at Conven-
ton Hall. 1t was Impossible to see the
finishes from any part of the hall, not
exactly opposite them, owing to the mob
around the judges.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11
10 wonder johnson smiles.

want to commend the gameness and
general aIl-around work of the little
lads from Western High School at the
George Washington meet. They didn't
always win, but they put up a sturdy
fight in every event they were entered.
No matter how big or little they were
they galloped around that track like
veterans and earned the unstinted ap-
plause of the crowd.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11

Overland purchasers during the week
included Joseph Walker. who bought a
HISe-passehser touring car, ana ". A.
power torpedo roadster.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11

Fleming deserved that victory.
The Washington times., 1912-02-11

49," equipped with a seIf-starter, is
DR.. Lewis Lehr. The car, which is of
the roadster type, was sold yesterday
by the c. M. Storm Motor Car Com
pany.