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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20

Who is going to own the Philadel-
pbia National League Club? Who
will be its president before the open
ing of the 1918 season? y.1a
These are two questions that nave
been flirting among the fans for some
time. s-l .fezs.ss.s
Charles P. Taft, brother of the
President of the United States, isSthe
present owner of the Quaker Club, II
is rumored that he will sell, and then
again the report comes that he is
going to keep to his holdings and ap-
point Joseph O'Brieu.' former secre-
tary of the Giants, as president.
A report from Cincinnati says that
Secretary William Locke, of the
Pittsburg Club, will be the next
Philly head. The present head, Mr.
Wiler; Manager Doom and Business
Manager Shettsline. of the Phillies,
were in Philadelphia yesterday, but
all were silent when asked on the
prospects of future doings with the
Quaker Club. Mr.. Taft, who is on
Il, way to Panama with his brother,
is c,t expected back before the holi-
days. - officials in charge have
not been notified of any intended
change in the ownership.
Charley Sterrett is an instructor at
Princeton during the winter. He de-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
Chance Won t
Play FirSt
Again
Tells Friend He'll Be Bench
Manager if He Signs With
the Yanks.

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.--If Frank
Chance is engaged as manager Of the
New York Americans he viii manage
the club from the bench Chance
himself is quoted as saving so by a
friend in this city, who received a
letter from the former Chicago man.
sger. Chance said in .ffect that he
was though as first baseman and did
not want to play any more. but
would manage frorl the bench as ne
did in Chicago Last season and part
of the season before. This report is
disappointment to New York fans,
who had already been making a line
rp with Chance at first and Chase
at second. 1t is expected that Chance
end resident Farrell. of the New
York Americans, viii meet early in
January TO perfect negotiations. It
Is denied tnat there IL any serious
nitch in them.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20

The coming champion is the way
Abe Attell defines Especial Delivery
Hirsch, who is matched for a ten
round mill with Patsy Kline at the
New Hillside Athletic Club on Christ
mas afternoon. why the first time
saw him work." continued Attell,
81 knew he had the goods. He has
fought eleven battles in New YORK
and won decisions in nine from the
best boys that are lighting at his
weight. He has also beaten Jack
White and Charley White, who both
hold decisions. over owen Moran. Be
lieve me- said Abe. when Special
Delivery meets Patsy Christmas Day
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
KLINE'S BENEFIT FOR
GAFFNEYS, BIG SUCCESS

excuse me for not appearing against
Patsy tonight, as ] am in no condi-
ton TO box" concluded the former
featherweight champion. Mr. Lewis
also officlated in refereeing several
bouts. Sam viii jump from the sport
bame at least, when next week he
viii appear here as manager of the
"Jardin De Paris Girls" who will
show at the Empire Theatre.
As for the exhibitions, they were
not of the high-class order, owing to
the fact that several of the lads We're
in no condition to perform. some be-
ing notified at the last moment.
Those who met in bouts which were
of three rounds each were: Patsy
Kline and Charley Sieger, Young
Kurtz and Willie Beecher. Battling
Jimmy and Young Kelly, Tommy
Andreach and Kid Herman. Jimmy
Mcyeigh and Ollie Burns, Sailor
White and Black Bill. Johnny Bone
and Willie Mantler. Young Maloney
and Battling Monk, and Johnny
Howard and Charley Murphy.
The bout between Kline and Sieger
was interesting throughout. Patsy.
who is only a featherweight, did well
against Sieger, who fights in the well
terweight class. Anyway, it was fine
training for Patsy, as he meets Young
Hearst in the main bout at the Hill
side A. c., at Hillside Park. Christ
mas Day afternoon. Black Bill and
Sailor White were applauded for
their work. Willie Beecher, who will
face One Round Hogan at the En-.
pire A c., New York, one week from
tonight, also set a lively pace for
Kurtz The rest of the card was ap-
proved by all. and after the boxing
entertainment those who cared to
stay witnessed a regular show.
Talent from the Gayety and Min
er's theatres were on hand, while
singers from the Navarro Hotel also
rendered musical selections.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
BIG sHAkE-UP PLANNED
FOR SYRACUSE TEAM

SYRACUSE. N. Y, Bee. 2O.-Man-
ager Burschel, who has hooked up
with James Connors, OF Boston. as
owner of the local New York State
League team. made the announce
ment that the Stars would start the
season of 1913 with an almost en-
tirely new lineup. Only three of last
years club win get places on next
seasons team. McRubin, young
ster, who has been starring in semi
professional teams around New York,
viii succeed Jack White in right.
Teller, reputed phenom from Bos-
ton. Is slated for second base, to take
Mattresses spiaoe SNatty is to be
moved over to short. Brennan. a
Toledo boy. recommended by Sam
Kennedy. the Cleveland scout will
get tryout behind the bat. Isaacs,
a. recent recruit from Toronto, will
try against Wratten for third.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
Sullivan Arranging Dates
for Tiger Swimmers

CHICAGO. Dec. 20.-Frank Sulli-
van, swimming instructor of Prince
ton University. arrived in Chicago
last night for the purpose of arrang-
ing dates with the Chicago Athletic
Association and the Illinois Athletic
Club. From here he will go to st.
Louis to arrange a date with the
Missouri Athletic Club.
He announced that the Princeton
swimmers would come west during
February, and aside from meeting the
club teams contests would be sched-
uled with the conference college
teams
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
CONFERENCE DELEGATES
DRAFTING SCHEDULES

CHICAGO. Dec. 2o.-Athletic repre-
sentatives of the conference colleges
will meet here today for the purpose
of drafting playing schedule for
baseball and arranging track dates.
In addition it is said the question
Of summer baseball will come up for
discussion, as wilf intersections,
baseball
John Richards, of Indiana Univer-
sity; John Wilce and William Juneau,
of Wisconsin; Hugh Sicol, of Pur-
due, and George HUFF. of Illinois. ar
rived last night. The meeting was
called by Nicol.
Tentative dates for football games
also viii. be arranged. but these win
be subject TO the ratification of the
athletic boards of control or facul-
ties.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20

Just about a thousand fans iammed
Patsy Kline's Hall, in Washington
street, last night, to witness the pro-
gram arranged by Patsy himself and
a few other prominent citizens of
the city, the proceeds of which went
entirely to the Star Gaffney Fund -
Any one who was anybody in New
ark joined in and an evening of joy
resulted to all who took part in the
occasion. There were boxing exhibit
tions. singing and other vaudeville
amusements, which the vast crowd
enjoyed from o'clock in the evening
until the early hours of the morning.
Boxers of worldwide note. and others
prominent in this city, were on hand.
and all offered their services to lend
a helping hand for the benefit of the
family of the deceased detective who
met with foul play.
Much credit must be given to the
arrangement committee in handling
the affair. Those who were practi-
cally responsible for the huge success
follow: Elmer Freeland, chairman;
Nick Kline, Mat Riley. Ably Keos-
lSie, Jack Harris. Paddy Ryan, Joe
Farrell, Patsy Kline. Benny Miller,
Ambrose Ball and Sam Lewis. The
latter was master of ceremonies.
Lewis was at one time a boxer of
note and formerly managed Abe At
tell, when the great featherweight
was in his prime. 1t was through
Lewls's influence that Attell was Sc
cured to help in making the affair a
success. Although Abe did not per-
form in the ring with Kline, as an
nounced, he refereed several bouts
and the tremendous applause handed
him when introduced forced the for
mer titleholder into a speech. He de-
clared that he was through" and
knew it. Everyone has his day." he
continued. land suppose it was my
turn. But, one thing. / quit before
had gone too far. You will have to
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
TRENTON BALL CLUB
BRINGS ONE DOLLAR

TRENTON. N. J., Dec. 20.-ft de-
veloped yesterday that the Trenton
Trl-State League baseball franchise
was sold TO James H. Let's two
weeks ago for the sum of 81. Mr.,
Let's, who was last season president
of the club, also purchased the uni
forms worn by. the players last sea-
son for the sum Of twenty five cents.
The grandstand- was, also purchased
By Mr.. Let's for 81 as was. the fence
and3bleaehers The only property of
theieiub which brought anything like
a fair sum was the chairs in the
grandstHnti, which were bought by
Mr.. Let's. for, $l95. !. L Il, ..s.ts.s
The salesSR ,aA. less ssfIi :
der; wha WAS d jrl ca Yets for
tl1es cluheSe fin 9fs. 4fasd al
voluntary ~bansuupse
month Sago. 1t is said that some of
Che Creditors propose appealing to the
chaneerS Court to have Hhe sale set
aside ~ a #
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
UNGER OVERCOMES
BENEFITS HANDICAP

In the amateur handicap 1872 balk-
line billiard tournament played last
night al Cranes Essex billiard hall
F. A. Unger, scratch. defeated c. II.
Bennett with handicap OF fifty
points by a score of 200 to 1874.
Unger's high runs were II, 10, II.
for an. average of 1927. Benefits
high runs were 9, :, for an aver
age Of 31-53. Unger played a steady
game Vnfles Bennett played with un-
certain stroke, which makes good
billiards impossible.
J: L. Goldberg and r T. Naugh-
right will meet tonight, each having
a handicap of sixty points.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
WARD Is RETAINED
FOR PENN. CREWS

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 28.-rlas
rowing committee of the Universsfy
of Pennsylvania today decided to re-
tain Coach Ward until his contract
expires at the close Of the approach-
ing season.
Thomas c. Haydock. who volHn
teered his services in coaching the
track team last season, viii have
charge Of the track and field candi-
dates until Mike Murphy is able to
resume command
The football committee elected
Truxtun Hare chairman, but pofaz
poned consideration OF the coachInz
situation. The manager Of the team
was instructed TO communicates WITH
the teams on the PennsylvaisIa
schedule. only Cornell and Michigan
having made definite ARRANGEMENTS
for games next fall.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
BARRoWS LANDS WITH
cANZEL'S AGGREGATION

CHICAGO. Dec. 2o.--President B. B.
johnson. of the American LeaSne.
Yesterday announced the disposifsBr.
OF various bailplayers as follows:
Released-By Chicago to Rochester.
r. Barrows. Aezas
BY Detroit TO Providence. i
Kocher. Jack onslow and Edwafd
Onslow
By Washington to Sacramento.
William Kenworthy and Moran. 6
By Athletics to Los Angeles. Mar
gert. Fahey and Crabbs to Seattle, Is
Barry and Ava Gipe; to Spokane. 3
Covaleslzie. 6
By Los Angeles. to Philadelphia.
Daley.
BY Boston to Indianapolis. Marti b
Krug; TO Jersey City, Hugh F. Brad
ley.
Contracts-With New York, JOSEPH
F. Finley. Lee Orton and Patrick z.
Martin. =
Reinstated-By st. Louis. Olsen: 81
Cleveland. Eugene Knapp; by Ne#
York. B. Hickey.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20


CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-If waivers can
be obtained on Players Grover
Laudermilk and Harry Chapman By
the Cincinnati National League base
bail club they will be traded to. Louis
vile for Mordecai Brown, according
to a rumor heard in sporting circles
last night.
Manager Tinker, of Cincinnati. is
eager TO have Brown on his team
and William Neal of Louisville, is
said 10 have expressed his willing
ness to make the deal If arrangements
can be made in the National League
Brown also has been offered posi-
ton on the umpiring staff OF the
American League. it has been re-
ported.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
Dundee Shades
Morgan in
Good Bout
British Boy Does Well in the
Early Rounds, but Johnny's
Power Triurnphs.

NEW YORK, Dec 29--Johnny
Dundee. the local featherweight, who
IS matched to meet Johnny Silbanc.
the champion, for the title in Los An
geles in April, outpointed Eddie Nor
gan, of England. in a ten-round bout
here last night
Morgan surprised close followers Of
boxing in the first six rounds b. his
cleverHess.
Dundee had the better of the open-
ing round with his rushing tactics,
but Morgan frequently beat him to
the punch in the second. fourth. fifth
and sixth rounds, AMI had an even
break in the third. Morgan weakened
from the seventh to the end. and at
lines was holding. Dundee was
more rugged than the Englishman
and outclassed him.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20

The above Is a photograph Of the
Newark Baseball Clubs new treas
urer, Henry w. Medicus. Mr.. Medi-
Gus is treasurer OF the Brooklyn Ma
tional League club. having held that
office for the past seven years lie
became interested in baseball seven
years ago as a Dodger rooter. Mr..
Medicus has been in the furniture
business for thirty-two years and
deals with several Of the large de-
partment stores in this city. He is
we'll liked and popular man; as Tim
Jordan said: "There never was bet
ter man on the earth. I'd play for
him for nothing"
Mr.. Medicus will act in the ca
paeity, of treasurer for both the New
ark and Brooklyn clubs. His home is
at Bay Side, L. l., being a neighbor
of Jim Corbett, former world s heavy
weight pugihstic champion.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20

nies the report that he will not re-
port to the Yankees next spring.
Artie Shafer and Chief Meyers, of
| the Giants: Jake Stahl, of the Bos-
ton Red Sox; Ping Bodie. of the
White Sox; Harry Wolter. of the
Highlanders; Daley, of the Athletics;
Witt, of the Detroits. and Frank
Chance are among the bah players
spending the winter in California.
]. Finley. P. Martin and ]. orton, a
trio of semi pros, have been signed
by the Yankees. The trio viii get a
trial on the training trip.
Charley Dooin. of the Phillies,
wants catcher, Roger Bresnahan
or Johnny Killing preferred, and then
his team will win the pennant, he
says
Jack Coey, former shortstop OF
the Boston Nationals. will coach the
Fordham University baseball team
next season.
Three clubs. Cincinnati and Boston,
of the National League, and Detroit,
of the American, are said to be after
Dick Rudolph. of the Maple Leafs.
| The young finger was with the
Giants a short time.
Watty Lee, the Tiger southpaw
finger, writes that he is in great
shape and promises that the 1919 sea-
son will be the best in his career.
A big delegation should accompany
the Tigers to Brooklyn on April 5,
when the local team and the Dodgers
clash in an exhibition game. 1t will
mark the dedication of Ebbets's new
field.
John Camel says he will have an
entirely new team. next season. And
he is almost keeping his word. for
only about two veterans are left with
the three-time champs.
Joe McGinnity. former manager OF
the Tigers, would like to be home for
Christmas. From present indications
he will not. however, as Joe will at
tend the meeting of the Northwestern
League, which will be held in TACOMA
tomorrow. He will positively be IN
Newark on New Years Day, how
ever.
Manager Wild Bill Donovan, of the
Clam Diggers, is going to be a reg
uIar on his club next season. Bili's
mashed finger has healed entirely.
Hal Janvrin. the former Skeeter
youngster, has already secured q
regular berth with the Boston Ameri-
cans. He'll probably succeed Man
ager Stahl.
When Joe Tinker landed in Gin
cinnati Tuesday night he gave a
dinner to Garry Hermann and the
board of directors of the Reds. That
was Joe's first move-to be generous.
Harry Reisberg. the new Oriole re-
cruit pitcher. picked up by Fred
Masel. is said to be a combination Of
jeff Tesreau and Walter Johnson.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
Champion VIII Meet
Kline afNeW Hillside Club

there's going to be some doings. I've
fought Klineaand know his style. and
it's along these lines I've been coach
ing Hirsch.
Patsy carries a wicked left. and
I have lot of respect for him. but
this boy of mine is clever. and Patsy
will have a hard time putting 1t
over"
On the other hand Patsy is just
as confident of winning from Abies.
He has started active training
and expects TO put up as good, a
battle as he has ever engaged in.
I'll beat Hirsch before the limit. and
Abe win have to go back to work.
he says. ~.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
MORNINGSTAR IS
VICTIM OF JAP

PITTSBURGH, Pa, Dec. 2O.-Koji
Yamada last night defeated Ora
Morningstar at 1872 balkline billiards.
The score being 400 to 207. This is
the second time this week that the
Japanese player has defeated Morn
ingstar, who Is the worlds champion
at 1871 billiards. Morningstar, va
mada and George Slosson are play
ing for purse of $1,000. The tour
nament closes tomorrow night. Va
mada's average asst night was &c 2-3
and Morningstars IA 11-14. The game
went fifteen innings.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
COBB EXPECTS NO TROUBLE
OVER MATTER OF SALARY

! PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 20,-Tyrus
Raymond Cobb left Philadelphia last
evening for his Georgia home, de-
claring that he expected no trouble
about his 1913 contract with the De-
troit American League club. Ty spent
sone day in New York and President
Navin, of the Tigers, was in that
city. but the greatest living baseball
player says he did not see him.
81 am sorry SO much has been said
about my 1913 contract, said Cobb
yesterday "So far as. L am concerned
u believe that when Mr.. Navin and
sEget. togetheEeas sHoiitract. will be ten
detes atadssi "a very qufekly. 1 am
not sayiAg what I will ask in the
way of salary. but am confident
we will have nbsfsouble about It,"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
MANY ENTRIES FOR
THEINDOOR CHAMPS

NEW YORK, Dec .20.--The national
junior indoor championship, which
are to be held in the Twenty second
regiment armory here on January 4,
are attracting entries from all over
the country. Boston, New Orleans,
Philadelphia, Buffalo and probably
Cleveland will send teams, while en-
tries have also been received from
many colleges, including Cornell,
Harvard and Yale. The University
of Pennsylvania has also applied for
entry blanks.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
FRANK LAGAY WILL BE THE
CAPTAIN AT CENTRAL HIGH

Frank Lagay win captain the track
squad Of the Central High School for
1913. Coach Anderson, of the High
streeters, is planning a big athletic
meet. which will probsbly be held at
the First Regiment Armory on Wash
ington's Birthday afternoon. The
meet will be closed to Jersey schools.
Such a meet here would undoubtedly
attract thousands. About fifty ath-
letes reported 10 Mr.. Anderson yes
terday, and prospects OF a winning
aggregation at Central High are very
bright
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
COACH ROPER
WILL SUGGEST
CHANGES
Princeton Leader Would Have
Attack Made Stronger,
if Possibss.

PRINCETON. y. J.. Dec. 2e-Blil
Roper.a former Princeton head coach
and chief adviser to the present foot
ball oficiary. wiz recommend next
month that the football rules be
changed to make the attack stiH
stronger.
The onside kick. he believed. should
be restored and the forward pass
should be Unrestricted with the es
eeption that 1t be from behind the line
Of scrimmage. His recommendation
viii be submitted to the Intercolfe-
giate rules committee at its first meet-
ing next year.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
CANADIAN IS
FOR MERGING
OF FOOTBALL
McGiII's Coach Sure combina-
tion of Rugby and American
Game Would Be Ideal.

MONTREAL. Dec. 2O--By eomhin-
ing Rugby and American football the
ideal game could be produced. says
Coach Shaughnessy. of MeGill iini-
versity, in his annual report. The
principal change which he suggests
in the American game is to abolish
the line of scrimniage. allowing men
to be offside within certain limits.
The passing or kicking of the ball
while a run is in progress is another
suggestion that he believes wonid
result i'll constant action.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
HANSEN TO MEET RUsEk

Bernhoff Hansen, of Christianis
Norway, who won the internationa
wrestling championship at tn
Worlds Fair. ST. Louis, viii appea.
'on the mat" next Thursday night Z
the Gayety Theatre against 1g
Ruselz. the powerful Bohemian.
bout between Tomaso Sorakicfi. tn
japanese jiu-jitsu expert. and WI
Bingham. England's clever all arouIs.
wrestler, viii also be staged.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
coMTE sHuFFLERs TO PLAY

A twenty-man shufHeboard tofirna-
ment, to be held by the members of
the Comte- Association, win be started
about the first Of the year. The COM
mittee in charge is busily engaged
arranging the schedule. As the
Comte Association is not represented
in the Essex County Switchboard
League this season this viii keep the
lovers of the game in the Ironbound
District active for the greater part
of the winter.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
"Prep" School Beat Yale

NEW YORK, Dec. 20-Yale's
mighty athletic prowess received a
severe setback last night when its
varsity hockey team fell before seven
prep school boys from St. Paufs
School, of Concord y. H, in the
opening game of the season at the
st. Nicholas rink. The score was
to J.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
Metropolitan Biifiard
Tourney Starts Next Week

THE third annual amateur billiard
tournament, under the auspices of the
Metropolitan Billiard Academy, will
begin next Thursday night at the
Metropolitan parlors. corner Market
and Washington streets. F. A. Unger,
with handicap of 10. will meet
George Bey. who will be handicapped
so points. Two hundred points will
make game The contest starting at
$3.50 O'clock.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
DAVENPORT LOSES

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 20.-Arthur
Davenport, of Kansas City, was de-
feated by Frank Jones. of Philadel-
phia, in a national three-cushion bill
lard league match here last night. 81
to S6. Eighty-seven innings were
played. Each had high run of 8.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
BILLY LEWis HAS BETTER I
oElALeFaxsA AFsAhRANX

Albany, N. Y, Dec. 0.-As re-
sult of, his victory over Kid Alberts
in g. tensround bout at the American
A. e. here last night, sBIlfy LeEis, a
Newark welterweight, has been
matched to appear at the local club
against Young Ahearn. Although
last nights affair went the limit the
Newark weltor was ahead all the
way. Alberts is from Elizabeth, y. j.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
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MANAGERS OF THE BIG
TEAMS FOR 1913

NATIONAL LEAGUE.
New York-John McGraw.
Chicago-Johnny Evers.
Cincinnati-Joe Tinker.
Pittsburgh-Fred Clarke.
Philadelphia-Charles Doom,
st. Louis-Miller Higgins.
Brool1lyn-William Dahlen.
Boston-George Stallings.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Boston-Jake Stahl, :
%New York-Frank Chance.
Cleveland-Joe Birmingham.
Chicago-James Callahan.
Washington-Clark Griffith.
Detroit-Hughey Jennings
Philadelphia-Connie Mack.
st. Louis-George Stoval.
"Probably.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
VICTORY FOR NEcAsTRos

The Joseph Necastro Association
team defeated the Astor Association
combination. las to II, in a shuftiboard
match on the formers boards
Wednesday night.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser., 1912-12-20
That Philadelphia Club 2 ''''a
Is Still Holding Spotlight

MES the report that he will not re-
port to the Yankees next spring.