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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08

baseball rules are now" he writes, 'the
batter who hunts the ball and reaches
nrSt base by an inch, and the batter
who hits the ball out of the lot both
receive the same credit in the batting
averages.
According to my judgment, and
m almost positive that a good num-
Der of fans, scribes and even the play
ers would agree with me, whenever a
batter hits home run he should be
credited with a perfect average for
that game. He should take his turn at
charged witt no more times at bat
than he makes hits, in recognition of
his home run. If he makes a home
run and a single give him two hits out
OF two times at bat, even if he has
been at bat oftener than that. If he
makes a home run and no other hit
out OF fve times at bat give him a hit
and charge him with only one time
at bat.
Il would imagine that scoring in this
way would give the home run manu-
racturer justice to his efforts, and 1
think 1t would please the players as
Wen as the fans. 1 also would suggest
that pinch hit column be published
In each and every box score, showing
Wh1ch player proved to be the emer-
gency hitter. The fans don't care so
much about seeing hard hitter come
10 bat and line two or three Dagger,
with the bases empty. They want to
see the batter get his bingle with the
bases full. The pinch hitter of the
team may be a batter who hits only
.24O for the whole season and yet
drives in more runs through clean hit
ting than the topnotcher, who hit 800.
The pinch hit column should show
runs driven through clean hitting only,
and 1t would prove very interesting to
all who follow the game closely.''
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08

and this may retard the team in the
early stages of the race.
Here in Chicago much is expected
of the White SOx, and l am happy to
say that 1 can share in that confidence.
1t does seem that the "Old Roman"
will revel in the glories of many vic
tories this summer. He has an able,
enthusiastic and energetic manager in
James Callahan. That counts much.
Good material has been rounded into
major league caliber in the Texas
training camp. The club will be
equipped with a fine pitching stan.
There is marked Improvement in the
catching department and strength has
been added to the infield and outfield.
Cleveland, under the guidance of the
veteran, Harry Davis, should show
vastly improved form over last year.
New and excellent material was
brought to the surface by this club in
1911. and it should add much to the
playing strength of the team this
spring.
Reports were most encouraging
from the training camp of the New
York Americans. The club is strong
in every department and should be
prominent contender for the flag.
Washington patrons express great con-
fdence in their new manager. Clark
Griffith. and we all hope for an i'm
provement in the standing of the Sen
ators next fall.
There is no disputing the fact that
st. Louis has a much improved club.
and should win a goodly percentage
of its games.
The American League in the last
three years has built seven palaces for
the fans of reinforced concrete and
steel. This serves to illustrate the
wonderful growth of baseball and its
popularity with the American people.
Five Leagues Open This Week.
The American and National Leagues.
the American Association and the
Cotton State and Southern Leagues
open the baseball season this week
During the year. more than 800 rec
ognized clubs of players will battle
the country for honors in
nearly two score leagues.
In the west, the Pacific Coast League
has stolen it's usual march on the 9TH
err baseball sections by getting into
the game" but the enthusiasts of the
middle west will start roofing" for
their favorites in the American Assoc
citation circuit and on Thursday, the
opening day, enthusiasm will have
spread to the Atlantic coast, reaching
a climax in eight of the major league
cities.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08
KANSAS RACE DATES MADE.

Noblesville, Ind, April 8.-Rac'
dates have been claimed in Kansas a.
follows:
Abilene, July So.
Council Grove, July s.
Herington, July Is.
st. Marys, July %.
Wichita, July 20.
Anthony, August 5.
Pratt, August IL.
ElDorado, August 10.
ST. Marys, August 1928.
Eureka, August 26.
Norton, August 27-30.
Salina, August 27-30.
Mcpherson, September 2.
Clay Center, September 3-6.
Smith Center, September 3-6.
Wichita, September 9.
Topeka, September Gle.
Belleville. September 1913.
Hutchinson, September 1920.
Concordia, September 1921.
Council Grove, September %.
Minneapolis, September 2427.
Abilene, September 80.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08
AII-stars Defeat Reds.

tia All-Stars were defeated by the
Winfield Reds here to 4. The field
ing of the Stars was bad and the bat
ting of both teams poor. Hursch of
the Stars, made a three base hit in
the eighth with all the bases filled and
scored a full hand.
Score: R.H. E.
Wichita .1O00 0O03 o. 6
Winfield 8 1 1 0 0 $ 2 5
Batteries and FNorney;
Breeder and Backus.
Bases on balls-Wfnf1eld 2, wich-
tia 1.
Umpire-Tess Hess.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08
c. OF e. BASEBALL TEAM BUSY
Hargiss' Squad Celebrates Vacation
by Hard Work.

Emporia, Kan, April S.-This is
Easter vacation for the College of
Emporia, but there is no vacation for
Coach Hargiss' baseball team. Two
hard practices a day is the schedule
for the few days that the college will
be closed, and by this Hargiss hopes
to make up for the time lost because
of bad weather. The colleges old vet
Grams are in the game again this year,
and there are some new recruits who
may give old heads a chase for their
money. The team is getting into form
for the hardest series of games of
the season. trip to Manhattan, ST
Marys and the university. Norris, the
latest addition to the pitching force,
is sick with chickenpox and will prob
ably not be in the box for two weeks.
His sickness weakens the team great
ly. Granger and Frazer will divide
honors in the box for the trip.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08

Texarkana, Ark. April S.-The largest
crowd the Insurgents have yet encoun-
tered witnessed the drubbing of the Local
team by the Wikidals. Score to
Texarkanan didn't get man to second
The visitors drew IL safe hits off the
local pitchers. Each team made an
error. Ryan was easily the star per
former, both in hitting and fielding.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08

In the Sunday game at Texarkana
Alderman didn't allow a hit in five
innings of baseball and Kusel allowed
only one in four. The pitchers must
be getting over the soreness. The Yam
nigans are going much better, the er-
rors being less noticeable.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08

Wichita, Kan, April S.-Harold Nc
Evan, a freshman, was elected foot
ball manager at a meeting of the
Friends university athletic board The
election followed a spirited contest
among several candidates.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08
Tbe AuburndaIe Team Wins.

The Potwin team was defeated by
the Auburndale team yesterday by a
score of "a to 4. The Potwin team
was short three players so the game
was called at the end of the fifth in
ming Batteries: Elliott
and Buckalew: PotWin-Weiskirch and
Smith.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08

Wen inaugurate the painting season
Saturday. Special exhibit at our store.
Public invited. Flowers for ladies.
Acme Quality Paint store. 62S Kansas
avenue.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08
Omaha Team Beats Wichita.

Joplin, Mo-, April S.-By hits at
opportune times, the Omaha Western
League team won today from Wichita.
Score: R-H. E.
Omaha .............4
Wichita ..............3 8 1
Fentress and Arbogast; Hensche,
Jackson and Stark, Wacob.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08

&c Per Pound for Rags
The State Journal will pay &c per
pound for clean cotton rags suitable
for wiping machinery.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08

Why is the soda cracker
to-day such a universal
food?
People ate soda crackers
in the old days, it is true
but they bought them
from a barrel or box
and took them home in
a paper bag, their crisp
ness and flavor all gone.
Uneeda BiScuit-SOda
crackers better than any
ever made befOre-made
in the greatest bakeries
in the WOrld-baked to
perfectiOn-paCked to
perfeCtiOn-kept to per-
lection until you take
them, Oven-freSh and
crisp, from their protect
ing package. Five cents.
NATIONAL BISCUIT.
COMPANY
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08

Wainwright, the college pitcher, join
ed the Wikidals at TeXarkana Sunday
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08
SEE GOOD YEAR
johnson and Lynch Believe
Season Will Be Prosperous.
Second Division Teams in Both
Leagues Stronger.
BY T. J. LYNCH. PRESIDENT Ma
TIONAI, LEAGUE.

T1ONAL LEAGUE.
The reports from National League
training camps indicate that our Bos-
ton, Brooklyn and Cincinnati clubs are
stronger than last year. If these pre-
dictions prove correct, then we should
have an ideal championship race. Any
way we look at it, however, the COM
ing seasons fight will be interesting.
The play of the champion New Yorks,
with its array of young players and
its great team work, Will be closely
watched. Interest will likely be CEN
tered on what O'Toole and Donlln
may do for Pittsburg and what the
return of Chance and Evers may mean
to Chicago. The Philadelphia CLUB
unquestionably will be a strong FACTOR
and I have no doubt Bresnahan VIII
have St Louis playing at top speed
am glad to hear that Chance and
Evers are again to play and ] hope
we have not seen the last OF FREQ
Clarke. We want players of such high
calfber in the game as long as they
can play. I regret to lose as good an
umpire as O'Day, but 1 wish him luck
in his new position. II Hank mas
several of his pitchers in shape at the
start he will make it interesting for
all. The Brooklyn club, I hear, has
uncovered several promising players
in spite of the bad training weather
the club has had. With a little bat
ting strength added to the naturally
strong pitching staff of this club. it
will become contender. Prest-
dent Ward, of the Boston club. tells
me he is we'll pleased with his young
men, especially with the work of sew
eral of his pitchers. So That all III
all, there should be a very few so
called easy games in our pennant race
this season.
In the way of comfortably looking
after its patrons the National League
in New York will have the magnih-
cent new polo grounds; the Cincinnati
club will also dedicate it's fine new
plant, and later on the Brooklyn club
will add another great edifice to the
list of modern baseball structures.
The Boston club has also done won
ders in rearranging its stand and play
ing field.
To the umpire staff I have added
two young men, Owens and Bush, who
have already shown themselves to be
officials of more than ordinary ability.
They will be given every opportunity
to show what they can do. One will
start in the east and the other in the
west All my umpiTes are in active
work on the field and should be fit
when the gong calls them to the plate
next Thursday.
I look for a prosperous season both
for owners and players, especially |
now that the major and minor leagues !
are working under the more business |
like provisions of the new National
agreem ent.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08

Gear wakes enthusiastic over the
showing which Leak and Fugate are
making. He says the pitchers have
suffered most from soreness and is
cheered by the thought that they are
getting into shape for the big show
which opens a week from Friday.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08
BASEBALL RESULTS.

At Toledo-ToIedo ?, Detroit Ameri-
cans ?. (Ten innings).
Al st. Louis-st Louis Nationals 8
ST. Louis Americans Z.
Sioux City, April S-The Chicago
Americans second team defeated the
Sioux City Western Leaguers in a
loosely play game, 16 to Z.
Score: Ri
Chicago -. :..-..-.l6 Il
Batteries-Miller, Erickson, Brown
and Cadman; Benz and Block.
At Jersey City, N. Jersey City O..
Philadelphia Americans 0. Give innings
rainy
At Newark-Newark 0, Philadelphia
Nationals 8. Called in seventh inning
rain.
st. Joseph, Mo. April s.-The Chicago
Americans regulars with Walsh and
LANCE pitching, defeated the local
scored it's run in clean hits off Walsh.
The Chicago team left after the game
for Des Moines.
Score: R.H-E
............ ..............7 IL !
ST. Joseph -......--...-.- u
BaIIoTlSS-NN dlSH, 1-du60 sum
van; Chellette, Wheatley and Gossett,
At Kansas City-Kansas City first
team 4, Pittsburg Nationals Z.
At Column bus-Columbus 5, New York
4.
At Indianapolis-In Indianapolis 1, Chi
cago Nationals 8.
At Cincinnati-Cincin Nationals
6, Boston Americans 2.
Denver. Col, April S.-The second
team of the Kansas City Blues of the
American Association, lost the second
game to Denver's Western League team
here, Z to 6. Errors in fielding cost the
visitors the game.
Score: RH.E
Kansas City ................-....-6 IA
Denver ....... .....7 6 &
Batteries Gallia and Powell, Martin;
Healey and Pfeffer, F'rambes.
Some Saturday Scores.
Lincoln, Neb., April S-The Lincoln
Western league team defeated the Chi
cago Americans second squad 6 to 5.
Score: r H E
Lincoln ....OO21 3O0.@6 70 q
Batteries-Smith, Farthing and Strait
ton; Jordan, Benz and Carney
Toledo, O., April s.-Detroit won
easily from Toledo 10 to ?. Pitcher
Winett going the entire distance
ls ainst the locals Willett's drive over
the left field fence was the feature
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08
Sioux City Loses to Sox.

Sioux CITY, Apr1I S.-The Chicago
Americans second team defeated the
Sioux City Western Leaguers in a
loosely played game Is to z.
The score: RH. z.
Sioux City IL 6
Chicago ...16 II 1
Batteries-Miller, Erickson, Brown
and Cadman; Benz and Block.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08

Denver Post: Here is a suggestion
from a fan who is a firm believer in
home runs and giving the sluggers
plenty of credit for them. LAS the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08

Chapman's catching might have ha'
something to do with the Sunday scor'
of the YanniganS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08
BY BANCROFT B. JOHNSON. PRES
IDE,NT AMERICAN LEAGUE

With the championship season only
a few days removed, interest grows
keener in the preliminary work of the
eight American League clubs. Many
of the teams are on their homeward
journey from the training camps in
the south, while the players of the
Philadelphia and st. Louis teams have
appeared on their local diamonds.
ed with enthusiasm and throughout
the circuit there is greater interest
than was ever before manifested.
Even in Washington a fan, in writ
ing to headquarters for a pass, pre-
dicted a pennant and a worlds trophy
for the Senators. A championship
might help some at the capital. as
they have a big modern plant of con-
crete and steel that is not fully paid
for. The American League will in a
great measure justify the confidence
patrons. Last year there were but two
prominent cOntenders. In 1912 there
will be five or six in the struggle for
pennant honors.
We must concede that Philadelphia
will be a powerful factor. Connie
Mack has a well seasoned club that
will shine brilliantly in the gruelling
race but mishaps will occur to the best
of teams. The proud Athletics
worlds hampions-may be in the dis
card next Oceaber.
James McAleer, writing from the
south, sends the glad tidings that Bos-
tOA1 Will surely nHISH OHe-IWO- me
young president has something to
boast of in a splendid staff of pitchers
great outfielders, strong catchers and
the brilliant Stahl. There may be one
flaw in the team. should Wagner fail
to recover the throwing strength of
that good right arm that made him
the sensation of the American League
some two seasons ago
There are those who incline to the
belief that Detroit has Travelled its
best clip. but the indomitable Jen-
nings and Tv Cobb are to be reckoned
with The Tigers are fully as strong
as last year Bad weather was en-
countered at the trafning Grounds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08

Every message received from Gear
brings the assertion that his team will
hit the ball nightly in the Western
League. He believes that the pitchers
will not have all the work to do. The
team will make runs behind the SlabiStS
Lee, who has been on the sick list, is
improving and will soon be back on the
regular lineup.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08
the
long arm

In creating the Western Union
Day and Night Letters we have
practically placed a telegraph in
Strunent on the desk of every
business man in the country.
They are the new, long arm of
business that reaches, pushes,
pulls, does things quickly, vigor-
ously.
Their cost is trivial and they tell
your story your way.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08
Some saturday Scores.

Toledo, O., April S.-Detroit won
easily from Toledo 10 to 2 Pitcher
Willett going the entire distance
as ainst the locals. Willett's drive over
the left field fence was the feature
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08
Such Is Sarcasm.

KahPs Manhattan club has more
men under contract than any other
team in the Central Kansas league.
Up to date there are 35 on the reserve
iist and the season doesn't open for a
month. Junction City has the small
est list, only 20 men being named as
prospective players.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08
Freshman tn MANAGE Team

Umpire-Tess Hess.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-08

Danville Ill, April S-A batting rally
in the eighth and ninth innings gave the
game to the Milwaukee American associa-
ton team to ?, against teh local Three
''I'' team
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
Election Proclamation.
State of Louisiana-Parish Of La
fourche.

Whereas, His Exceilancy, Jared 7.
Sanders, Governor of the State OF
Louisiana, has issued his proclama-
ton or writ Of election directing and
requiring the supervisors of election
to the various districts OF the State
and all other election officers therein.
to cause an election to be held on
Tuesday, April 16 1912, according to
law, for the purpose herein after
named:
Now. therefore, We, the Board of
Supervisors OF eIectio. in and for the
Parrish of Lafonrche, actias by virtue
Of authority vested il us By law in
such case made ard provided aud
confortpably to the said writ or pro-
ciamat,on of election issued by the
Governor Of the state as aforesaid,
aud to the law liz such cases made
snd provided, do hereby order, cal
an / proclaim III election to be held
throughout the Parish of Lafourche
on Tuesday ApriI 10th 1912 from six
o'clock in the forenoon until seven
O clock in the afternoon, at the var
ious polling places hereinafter fixed
for the purpose Of
a. Eiectins one Governor, one
lieutenant governor, one secretary: Of
state, one auditor, one treasurer, one
attorney general, one superintendent
OF pubic edncation, one register OF
State Laal office, one commissioner
of agriculture g. immigration
Of he state OF Louisiana,
confornah's to the psosi>
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
E3ref;s Dlaea
EUFEt1 5 pIaUa.
Roi:ce Jury Ward 10. 20

Rohce Jilr7 Ward 10. 70
rpcii'et No. l,--silalI coiu prise be.l,
sizes o. Sssyel Latt,l!c.,es lsola Ila-
rang CO nal TO tie urper line ssf the
jean Gaiiour's place Row or former
u Wieh ia.iing plaee 1T the Cut OFF.
{ e:inc1 Ne. a. snail comprise
ron si.st's u The Bayou Lafourchs
tIE1'n iha upper line of Jean Galjour's
niace to the lower line of Gregoire
's,'flt5ay $ estate, with polling place at
u hear the Old Janyier Guedry resi-
dence-
Precinct No. s.--shall comprise
both sides of Bayou Lafourche from
the lower line of Gregoire Serigney,s
estate to the Gulf Of Mexico. with
polling place at or near the residence
OF the Pierre Lee place near the San
der's Canal on the right bank of Ba-
you Lafourche.
Done and signed at the Parish of |
Lafourche, La, this 3Oth day of De-
cember 1911.
Given under our official signatures
at Thibodaux, La, this 18th day of
March, A. d. 1912.
fhos. Beary,
J.. B. Juilliat, |
V. P. Morvant,
Supervisors of Election, Parish of |
Lafourche.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
FOR SALE: Several excellent mules
on easy terms. Apply G.. S. Mathews,
Mathews, La.
Glorious News.


comes from J. T. Curtlss, Dwight
Kan. He writes. Il not only hrve
cured bad cages of Eczema in my pa
thence with Electric Bttters, @but also
cured myself by them of the same d,~
sease. I feel sure they will benefit
any case of eczema" This shows
what thousands have proved, that
Electric Bitters is a most effective
blood pnaiffer. It's an excellent rene
dY for eczema. letter, salt rheum, III
GERS, boils and rnnning ssres, It slim
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the strength. Price 5Dcts Satisfacto-
~ guaranteed by all druggists.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23

WANTED-Cosmopo ltan Maya
zine requires the services of repre-
sentative in Thibodaux to look after
subscription renewals and to extend
trrculation by special methods which
have proved unusually successful.
Salary ana commission, Previous
experience desirable but not essential.
Whole time or spare time. Address,
with references, H. &. CsmpbeIl, Cos.
mopolltan Magazine, 1889 Broadway,
New York City.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
Nineteen Miles a Sec
ond.

without jar, shock or disturbance
is the awfu: speed of our earth
through space. We wonner at such
ease of natures movement and SO do
those who take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills. No gripidg, no distress, just
thorough work that brings good health
and fine feelings. 25c at all drug
gists.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
An Open Letter To The
Sugar Planters.

competition may be the life of trade but it is easier to do
business when you have NO COMPETITION That ia EVIL
oehty what our competitors thought when they leased all
Tie barns IN 1hoodeaux and employed the Messrs Mattn
gy and Mr. Simon Drexer addition toteir regular force
Tor the comlngeseason and tried keep from finding OUT
anything about it until would too late for us to get in
to the game. DO YOU KNOW WHAT THIS MEANS TO
YOU? II MEANS THAT THIS HEAVY INCREASE IN
THEIR EXPENSES WILL HAVE TO BE ADDED an e.
the price OF the Mules that they sell YOU THIS SEASON
or to be all salaries and rents they
are paying to KEEP OUT COMPETITION.
Now we have bought the eries Property between the
Ice Plant and the PercyLobde Grocery Co. and are build
ing barn. We will continue to do business alono
the same lines we have always done.
If We Cannot Sell You The Best Mules In The
Market At Tie Lowest Possible Price, We don,
Expect Your Business
IL Is UP TO YOU.-Will you give your business
the that gives you the for your money or to
man who has tried to tue market?
Sparks Bros. & MCGEE.
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
Children Cry
FOR FlETcHER'S
CA 8 . Fri
10 Mother--and Others,

You can use Buckiens Ara!ca SaIv
to ci,re children of eczema, rashes, e
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juries, cuts, burns, hrnises, etc.,
with perfect safety. Notblag else
heats 50 quickly. For boils, ulcers,
old. cunning or fever sores or piies 1t
has no equal. 25c's at add Jrugy lists
The Thibodaux sentinel. (Thibodaux, La.) 1905-1912, 1912-03-23
Banking Business.

This bank invites the accounts of busines#
men and others who desire safe and strongN
depositary for their funds; and who need a
banking association with capacity to take
care of the requirements of a growing
business.