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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-11
PENSIONERS GIVEN TESTS.
Examination of Retired Policemen
and Firemen Is Started.

Members of the board of police sur
geons met yesterday afternoon and
started the biennial examination of
retired policemen and firemen. Under
the law the examination is required
to enable the Commissioners to deter
mine If the retired members of the
two departments should have their
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-11

to take running dive. swim about
twenty five Yards climb into their canoes
and paddle about fifty yards Ansie!
beat Rutherford by a small margin win
De Lashmutt a close third. After ,ne
last boat arrived the dancing pavilion
seemed TO be the most popular place On
the way back to the city the musicai per-
formers of the club entertained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-11
CANOEISTS GIVE EXCURSION
Athletics Feature of Outing at Mar
shall Hall,

The Washington Canoe Club gave its
annual excursion yesterday to Marshall
Hall. The sportsmen of the club held
comedy regatta for the benefit of
those who arrived on the early boats.
The events although few were inter-
estng. In the tail-end race Mr.. Hunt
ington was victorious. Mr.. Rutherford
gave demonstration of Tipping canoe.
The next event was fitting contest, in
which Everett B. Ansiey and d. A. De
Lashmutt stood up the longest. In the
hurry scurry race the contestants had
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-11
Cosmos.

The Six Musical Harrinstons will APP
pear at the Cosmos today as the headline
feature of the week. as tujyama, the
japanese operetta, has been postponed
until next week. Other features include
1.-The colored parson. John r. lieaiy,
with a monolosue mellow and drol!: Ray
Fern, a roliick.ng coon shouter: circus
act with many novel features, and
Marble Raymond. singing comedienne,
with her dainty singing and piquant
comedy. Pathes weekly review, with
some good photoplays, make up the film
features.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-06-11

performance. the prompter not being In
evidence. The stage settings are effective,
although no elabora teness is required.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
.SCULLERS BEGIN
TO SPECULATE ON
OLYMPIC CHOICES
Two Entries Will Be Receiv-
ed From Each
Country.

NEW YORK. Jan. a-Leading Amer
lean amateur scullers are specializing on
their chances of being selected to repre-
sent the United States in the Olympic
games at Stockholm. There 10 to be a
single scull event in which two entries
will be accepted from each country.
scullers from this city. Baltimore. Phiia-
delphia, Boston. and several other cities
would like to be pelected as the COM
petitors.
Such celebrities in the American row.
Ing world as Constance 8. Titus, the
two-cha mplon OF the United States and
Canada: Frederick Shepheard. Of the
Harlem Rowing Club: Frederick Fues-
sci, of the same organization. and
George c. Carter. Of the New Rochelle
Rowing Club. will probably see selec-
ton.
A formidable array Of Boston oars
men. consisting Of cary Faulkner, son
Of the once famous professional, who Is
a member of the Riverside Boat Club:
Ernest Smith. OF the Union Boat Club,
a former Harvard oar, and Z. L. Pope,
OF the Boston Athletic Association, have
a longing to represent the United States
in the olympic games. Samuel F. Cor
don, conceded the best scullcr In Phlla-
delphia, will be in the fight for selec-
ton. Gordon won the association single
sculling championship of the National
regatta in Washington In 1910.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
Alumni Wants Dartmouth
To Play in New York

NEW YORK. Jan. s.-The latest de-
velopment in the suggested football
game between Dartmouth and Cornell
is the proposal to play such a contest IN
this city some time late In OCTOBER OF
early in November of next autumn II
is said that there ts not the snghtest
possibility Of a Dartmouth arisle or
Dartmouth Cornell game at Springfield,
Mass, such as Is desired by the poard
of trade of that city. ~,
meet late this week to discuss the 1Sl2
football schedule, and according to New
York alumni a strong effort VIII be
made to secure the appearance OF the
Dartmouth eleven in this city next fall.
A game with Cornell would prove very
popular, since many of the graduates
Of the two institutions cannot AFFORD the
time necessary to make the trip to either
Ithaca or<Hanover.
When Dartmouth and Princeton met
on the football field at the Polo Grounds
the game was one OF the most popular
Of the season. An effort was also made
TO bring about contest between Cornell
and Princeton in this city but failed.
AS a result New York was without a
real college football game during 1911,
and there was much unfavorable COM
ment among busy college alumni who
could not drop business cares for a day
or longer for the pleasure of witnessing
at least one gridiron game during the
season. should Cornell and Dartmouth
decide to play here next season the
elevens can be assured of a popular well
come and most satisfactory gate re-
cetpts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
DARTMOUTH COACH
FAVORS CHANGE IN
RULES0F FOOTBALL
Likes Ten Yards in Four
Downs for Next
Season.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Jan. a-Frank
w. Cavanaugh, head coach of the Dart
mouth football team, was here yes
terday to confer with various alumni
OF the college and also to attend din
ner In his honor at the Cleveland Ath-
letic Club.
During the season just passed, Cava-
naugh had eminent success at Hanover.
and established himself as one OF the
few really great coaches in the coun-
try. No man got moro out Of the much
abused rules and developed more
varied and startling style of play than
Cavanaugh impaired q message OF
high hopes and very bright prospects
for next year. Only two regulars are
lost-Captain Daley 0nd Elcock-both OF
whom finished their careers IN blaze on.,ss
veterans. he will have dozen stars
from the freshman team to work on.
icluding Rogers and Jones, from An
dSysr an Ghs Wb frS% om ana
When interviewed on the new rules
and his opinion on several features re-
ceiving much discussion. he had this
Anything but the old mass game
Is bound to be q venture. but ! am
inclined to think that any set OF rules
which call for more gray matter, mead
work, and science is superior to the
blunderous. staple. and brute strength
old style. The forward pass In ttseu
has been q failure. and gains but little
ground, but It has a great value In the
fact that 1t has proved 30 be the best
means to bring about a scientific, care
full and well-night impnegnable defense:
1T favor q rule calling for ten-yard
gain with four downs, or less than ten
yards to be gained in three downs.
During the past few seasons 1t has
been often the case that really the bet
ter team has been defeated not because
M a nuke. but because the nature of
the rules absolutely forbids a coaching
stan to take hazardous chances. with
the result that endless discussion has
arisen as to the real merits of the
eieyens. The players themselves have
not the faith that the rules should
bring, and too much responsibility 10
often shifted to one or two stars 10
bring success"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
Failing At Hurdles,
Craig Becomes One
of Best Sprfnters

When Ralph Craig first came out
for the Michigan track team he
was . hurdler. Keene Fitxpat.
rick, after trying him ut this
game, was convinced that he
could not excel at It because II
was almost impossible to get
him to lift the leg that was
trailing. To keep him at the
sticks meant knocking his leg
to pieces, 50 Fitzpatrick trans.
ferred him to the sprints prom.
Using that he would bring him
on to the Intercollegiate II he
could show 10 LIS seconds.
That was IN 1904. his sophomore
year. Craig not only showed the
form required, but was credited
with 10 seconds fat in the In.
tercollegiate heats, and was sec.
ond to Reggie Foster in the
finals. What he did the next
two years In the intercollegiates
and in relay carniyals, is well
known history.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
PAWNEES LEADING
DUCKP|N TEAMS IN
Y. NC. A. LEAGUE
Have Won Seventeen
Matches Out of Twenty
seven Rolled.
WATSON HOLDS HIGH
INDIVIDUAL GAME
Meany Leads With Forty-eight
Spares, and Riffel Has
Twelve Strikes.

Official team and individual standings
In tho Y. NJ. c.. A. Drslpin League
have been prepared to date. The Paw
nees have the highest percentage OF the
eight teams. This auint has figured In
twenty-seven matches. seventeen OF
which have been victories. Its highest
set Is s3s. and highest game IL 3A.
Next IN standings in team percentages
comes the Wynndottes. which have a
percentage Of :593 eleven matches have
been lost and sixteen won. It's nigh
game IL ?4k and high set IL 95S. Sioux
Quint IL third in team percentages. It
having won and lost the same number
Of games as the Wyandcttes, but hav-
ing one pin less in its record for high
team game.
High Individual set, 351. is held by
Watson; high Individual game, 1f. IL
held by Meany. ana high nat game.
~, has been established by Farrow.
Meany leads the Y M. c. A. League
In spares. he having made IS while Rift
fel Is ahead with the highest number
of strikes, IL.
Team racorda.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
|BR|GHTWOOO COURSE
SELECTED FOR RUN
BY A. A j. OFFICERS
Cross Country Champion.
ship Race Viii Be Held
on Local Track.

The cfoss-country championship race
Of the South Atlantic Association Of the
Amateur Athletic Union win be held
over the Brightwood course, Washing
tons Birthday, February q. Chairman
w. q. Stuart. OF this city: w. C..
Thatcher. also OF the District: and Mar
tin ]. b. McDonagh. Of Baltimore. mem
bers of the committee, agreed upon the
date and place.
The race has been held over the
Brightwood course In former years. and
a record for that distance has been ere
ated by Elphinstone, Of Baltimore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
Bowling Tonight

Arcade Duckpin League-Hol.
meads vs.. Arcade Market.
District Of Columbia League-Car.
rolls VS.. C. Of C, and Centrals
vs.. Saengers.
District Of Columbia Duckpin
League-Resolutes vs.. Toledos.
Ingram Memorial Bowling Asso.
ciation-Seminoles vs.. Eau
Claires.
Patent Examiners Bowling
League-Engineers vs.. Mechan.
les.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
Morris Seeks Lengthy
Battle With Palzer

!, NEW YORK. Jan. 3-Carl Morris, the
Oklahoma Giant, probably will have a
chance shortly to see what he can do
over the long-distance route he would
have to travel II he mixed up with
Jack johnson for tho championship of
Ufer. his manager. has posted $4,000 in
gold with Billy Newman to 20 as a side
bet for q twonty-round light with al
Palzer. Morris wants to fight on the
coast. but has expressed a Willingness
to meet Palzer In ten-round fight IN
New York II the latter insists.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
Concrete Fences Are
Too Hard to Break
For Ping Bodie

Ping Bodie, Of the White Sox, was
the sensation Of the Pacific
Coast League In 1910. Ping
gained distinction for his home
runs, having some thirty for the
season. When bought BY Com.
iskey he was referred to as the
Sfencc buster" and fans got an
exaggerated idea Of what Bodio
would do. While Bodie did well
enough with the White SOx, he
hardly came up to expectations
% Q ~fence buster"
After he struck out once ut Phila.
delphia, . Quaker fan shouteds
sHavcn't seen yot bust any
fences, Bodie" "Pve decided
there's no use," replied Ping;
~they have nothing but concrete
for fences In this league"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
.Clergymen Campaign
Against Big Bout

SYDNEY, New South Wales. Jan. B.
There will be no more prize fighting in
Australia. IL the clergymen can prevent
pose the proposed fight at Rush Cutters
Bay, between Jack Johnson and Sam
McVey. The business men of the city
have engaged attorneys to assist the
ministers in their fight.
This Is the first time there ever has
been serious opposition to fighting in
Australia
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
Wrestling Game May
Be Stopped in Chicago

game may be banished from Chicago
was indicated here today when Coor-
drelli. the Turk grappler, who partici-
pated In the fiasco with Jess Petersen
Monday night, was barred from fur
Chief of Police McWeeney and Mayor
Harrison will hold conference today
ON the ACCESSIBILITY Of clamping down
the lid.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
u. S. League Offers to
Lease Baltimore Grounds

w. H. Whitman. who Is president of
the newly organized United States
League. has made an offer to Edward
Heinz, of Baltimore. for his Union
League grounds in that city. Whitman
offered to lease them IL they are not
for sale.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
Wolgasfs Condition Is
Far From Satisfactory

Los ANGELES. Cal. Jan. 3.-Despite
the assertion Of Tom Jones, that his
protege was rapidly improving. II is
said, here today the condition of Light
weight Champion Ad Wolgast Is far
from satisfactory Only Jones and VOL
CASTS wife are permitted to see the
champion.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
Sullivan's Condition
Now Called Alarming

NEW YORK, Jan. s--The condition of
James e. Sullivan. secretary OF the
American Olympic committee and of
7 the National A. A. ~. WAS slarming
20 his physicians today. There Is some
doubt ss TO whether he Is suffering
from pneumonia or typhoid fever.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
Honus Denies That He
Is Bound to Vancouver

William C'Ducky') Holmes. ex-bis
Lacquer. who was prevented from I'm
isliing last season AZ the manager of
the Vancouver club. in the Northwest
ern League. denies that he had any
agreement to return to that city. Pc-
fore ne went to British Columbia he
was the Manager of the Mobile club.
but jumped bis contract.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03

Charlottesville, the little college town
In Virginia. IL awaiting with great In
terest the arrival OF the Nationals for
their training stunt The local club has
made good reputation for gentlsfnanly
behavior on its training trips ana there
10 little chance Of the collegians becom-
ing contaminated by the professionals.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
Brooklyn wakes up.

Garry Hermann. looked to success
himself as chairman OF the national
commission, 10 one Of the noblest figures
In baseball. He acts as oil upon trou-
bled waters In every melee between the
two big leagues and has done moro for
the keeping Of BASEBALL peace than any
other one man In the game. He's .
good sport. too, on the side
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
BOB THAYER'S
Sporting Gossip
.Erery KNOCK u q Beosl.-
Out 20 the contracts.

Well. now the Nationals can get down
70 real business Sending out che rom
tracts 10 one indication Of this nd soon
We shall be reading Of the signing Up
Of our pets and the refusals sof Others.
However. there will be few holdoutsv if
any. for the local club u liberal almost
to the extreme. No. guess they'll an get
in. line.a -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
Oakland Is to Get
Capable Manager

In return for the unconditional re-
lease of Harry Wolverton by the Oak
land club the Highlanders are to
turn over q player able to manag e
the Pacific coast team next season.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03

Goals from hoor-Kintx, Samueis Isl.
6chwegler CD. Meaney (6l, Connors, Fra
aier. Clements (G. Goals from fouls
Eamuels ca. Connors, Clements. Time
OF halves 20 minutes each.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
Doc White in line.

With all this discussion concerning
the relative merits OF coaching by i'm
ported mentors and by graduates. II n
interesting to note that the latest to
turn to the alumni ID st. Louis Univsr-
sity. This institution has been q leader
In its section. but the powers that be
have decided to do away with outsiders
and intrust their coaching. to men with
st. Louis degrees. Georgetown, accord
ing to reports from the West. was cited
by st. Louis a. the latest university In
the East to see the folly Of depending
upon one man to develop an eleven.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
Y. M. c. A. Rebels Five
Defeats ROsedale Juniors

The Y. NJ. C. A. Rebels had no trouble
defeating the Rosedale auint in the
formers gymnasium by A to 10. At the
outset IT. was apparent that the winners
had their opponents much outclassed.
as the scoring commenced early and
goals were registered frequently
throughout the periods
6amuels and Schwe!gisr probably
played the best game for the winners,
they having scored eight and seven
goals, respectively
Y. N. C. A. Positions. Rosedales
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
Rebels some players.

The stockholders of the Washington
club shows their proper appreciation
yesterday when they reelected, without
change. the directors who conducted the
affairs last year. The directors showed
rare judgment in meeting the crisis
when the park burned, and It would
have been q mistake to supplant any
of them by inexperienced men.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
John Heydler in town.

After looking at those Giants In the
moving pictures at Chase! am com,
speed against the Cubans. Perhaps. e
they had used some of that speed
against the Athletics last fall. they
might now be worlds champions. In.
stead of only chapmions OF Cuba and
the Polo Grounds. They Just burned
up Havana-in the pictures.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1912-01-03
Bowlers under way.

Charlie Ebbets, the Brooklyn mogui.
is getting into line by erecting great
stadium for his ball club. It will be
ready by June II and. doubtless, win be
opened with all ceremony. Ebbets. has
but the fans have supported him and
he has made plenty OF money. He's
spending II in the best way.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-19
M'VEEGH PUTS UP GREAT BOUT
AND BEATS CHANDLER DECISIYELY

to clinch throughout. The latter land
ed on McVeigh's nose in the second
and started the gore, but to even up
1.-THE ~Ironbounder" ripped a left to the
jaw. sending the New Workers. head
back. Mcyeigh came back with lefts
to the end. 1t was fight and take fight
from bell to bell in the third, and it
was practically a toss-up after when
the lads went to their respective cor
ners. Mcveigh almost had Chandler
out in the final round, using both
hands on the latter's jaw effectively.
1t was an interesting battle.
The other main bout was scheduled
between Banty Lewis, Of this city, and
Willie Brown, of New York, but both
boys could lot agree over finances
and they would not appear.
Happy Hayes, of New York. by
forcing matters all the way shaded
Young Fitzpatrick, of Bayonne, in an
interesting go.
Young Mack. substitute for Young
Allen, won from his opponent, Young
Herman. Mack had the first, third and
fourth rounds, while Herman was on
top by a shade in the second. The lat
ter oueweighed Mack by about six
pounds.
Young Lawrence and Eddie Wilson
did the brotherly act, s~talling all the
way. Wilson won by one of those
luke knockouts with a minute to go
In the final session.
Young Pagan won all the way from
Young Fredericks. The latter, how
ever, fought gamely. but Fagan's rip
ping rights earned him the verdict.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-19
FISHERS ILLNESS SERIOUS
BLOW TO BENGAL TEAM
After Presentation of Diamond Stckpin by Friends at Jack
Keny's. Bob Had to Consult Physician, Who Ordered Him
to Bed, Fearing Appendicitis Attack-Final Diagnosis Will
Be Made Before Noon.

Like a bolt from the blue sky came
the news today of Bob Fishers sud
den attack, and the story that he
will be out of the Newark lineup to-
day because of illness. Fisher. who
was stricken last night Is apparently
suffering from an attack OF appended
it's. DR.. Thomas Boyle, who was In
attendance las night. said the symp-
toms were those of the prevalent mall
ady of modern times, but would be
unable to diagnose the Tiger stars
condition accurately until he made his
morning call about noon today.
With Fisher unable to play, Bobby
Vaughn will be called on to cover sec
gond base in all probability. or Kirk
patrick may be shifted to second and
Vaughn to short. Manager McGinnity
said he had not made up his mind
when called on the telephone early
today.
Fisher 4had been complaining Of a
stomach disorder for a day or two, but
did not regard it as serious. Last
night several of his friends sent word
to him at the Navarro Hotel, where
the Tigers stop, that they had a sur
prise in store for him. Fisher had
been in bad, but decided not to disap-
point the fans, and made the trip to
Jack Kelly's place at 451 Broad street
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-19

where Fisher was presented with a
pair of gold monogram cuff links and
q handsome stickpin. Immediately az
ter the presentation Fisher complained
that he was not well, and asked Jack
Kelly to call up a local physician
Kelly advised Fisher to make the trip
with a companion to DR.. Boyle's Of
fee on Belleville avenue
The physician Immediately recog-
nized several dangerous symptoms and
told Bob to lose no time in returning
to his home and going to bed, applying
Ice bags to his stomach.
When Kelly learned how serious was
Bob's condition he invited Bob to re-
main with him under the care of Mrs.
Kelly, rather than to go back to the
Navarro Hotel, where 1t would be
necessary to engage the services of a
nurse.
Fisher rested quietly last night but
was confined to his bed by the doctors
orders this morning, and will know
how serious Is his illness when the
physician calls.
Bob had recently undergone an oper-
alton in a private hospital at Nash
Vile, but it was of a different nature
He reported underweight and 1t is sup
posed that he overtaxed his strength
in trying to get into condition.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1912-04-19
RAIN DELAYS
ALL OPENINGS
Festivities, However, Are Prom
ised in Four international
Cities for Today.

One day late, the International
League, under its new appellation, will
be launched with colors flying on the
most successful campaign of its exist
ence. Indications all along the line in
the towns where games are scheduled
point to fair weather and big crowds.
crowds that will be worthy ef q class
IA league.
After years Of lighting, the rnterna-
tional League has been placed on the
pedestal, where It belongs. the brand of
ball played should be much better and
faster than ever before. and the intro
duction Of new capital win make 1t so.
II has been calculated that close to
75, 1000 fans will see the International
League opening In Newark, Jersey City.
Baltimore and Providence. In Jersey
City Larry Schlafy will make his debut
and baseball takes on a new lease of
life. The fans are expected to turn out
stronger than V e before. judging from
the way the tickets have been sold.
In Providence, where President Ed
ward Barrow, of the International
League, will be the guest of honor. the
ceremonies planned were perhaps more
elaborate than anywhere else. The new
owners want to put Providence back on
the baseball map, where It belongs. and
with a corking good team. and a five
wire manager expect TO succeed. Sew
eral lodges and amateur baseball mines
will turn out and march with the Prov
idence and Rochester mines. Several
big business places have promised to
close down and It will practically be g
half-hoiiday at the Rhode Island town.
In Baltimore. Jack Dunn win not be
neglected by the fans. even though the
lowly Montreal team Is to be the oppo-
nent Of the home team. n is expected
that Dunn win ave to turn the fans
away because of space limitations.