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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18
HOW CONNIE MACK TRAINS HIS WORLD CHAMPIONS

ANAGER CONNIE MACK OF the
worlds champions is here. training
This team for the 1912 campaign and
picking out the men who can be de-
veloped into stars two or three sea-
sons hence.
This training trip will cost his club
$4,000. That's as much as some
major league clubs paid in salaries
to all their players for a whole sea
son 20 years ago.
Mack could have toured the south
with his champions this spring and
cleared all expenses. Instead, wltn
no idea OF finding a "phenom" to re-
place star this year. he is tolliDg
like the leader OF tail.end club TO
spot the lads who, two, three or four
seasons hence, may be qualified fer
regular places on his team
Mack is always planning for the
years TO come.
He develops his own players. He
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

ball habits; that is, false or incorrect
methods in batting, throwing, pitch
Ing, etc.
Mack first watches lads physical
faults. He tries 10 correct them. II
the lad won't listen to advice off the
team he goes. His ticket to minor
league city reads only one way. Only
one man in IL years ever came back
to the club. This is Bris Lord.
After curing player Of his false
motions, Connie starts to train him
physically and mentally. He coaches
the lad on the field and he seats him
near him on the bench during game
and explains to the lad the various
plays as they come up.
Mack next tries him in every posi-
ton until he finds the one the lad can
play best. Then he waits for the
decline of the veteran.-Some day a
man is needed for a mans job on the
diamond and the recruit who has been
trained carefully steps into the line
light a finished baseball product. 1t
was so with Collins, Barry, Lapp, Nc
Innis and it will be so with others.
Connie uses his own judgment, not
that of others. Thomas was bench
warmer at New York and Detroit.
Two years under Mack made Thomas
a hero OF two worlds series.
Twice a day Mack meets his play
ers. They discuss the plays OF tho
game before. They plan the battle
that is at hand Every opposing
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18
effES HIS YOUNGSTERS

pitcher is put under a magnifying
glass, 80 TO speak.
Every twirler has certain little 40
tons which he makes in delivering
different kinds OF balls. These are
pointed out II was because a mem
Der OF the Athletics discovered tnat
Mathewson made a certain movement
with his foot when he pitched his
deadly "fadeaway" that the Athletics
beat New York when Mathewson vas
pitching. They beat Mathewson not
by hitting the "fadeaway" or by try
ing to hit 1t, but by leaving 1t alone.
Having culled the youngsters I've
deems worthy, Connie puts them with
the veterans. Not one OF the latter
would ever dare attempt to discour-
age a youngster The star may sec
his job slipping from him, but he has
an abiding faith In his manager. He
knows that Connie is watching out
for the future OF his men and n vet.
eran seldom leaves his club without
first getting job as manager OF an
other team.
Pitchers Brown and Danforth, who
were with the team part of last sea-
son, Catcher Egan. Outfielder Mag
CERT and Salmon. southpaw fresh
from Princeton, are the men most
likely to be retained from the present
sduad of recruits. Mack has spent
months Of effort trying to discover
an infielder who can be developed for
regular duty some seasons hence. In
this he is disappointed.
Mack never forces his players In
the spring. The word weight" is
never spoken In the training camp.
From the first day of the tri7 10
the last every man thinks most of one
thing-batting.
Other teams when they start to
7practtce begin by tossing the butt
around. Mack's men grab a bat as
soon as they step on the field and
they whack the horsehide until they
are tired. Batting comes first, even
the pitchers being compelled TO swing
the war stick" as much as the field
erS
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

Topeka next Sunday, will end it.
For Sundays game, Manager Jcn-
nings has promised that the Tiger
veterans will take part, with the ex-
ception OF Cobb. This announcement
pleased the crowd yesterday until the
fact that "Ty" would be out was
made known, then there was ex-
pressed disappointment. Hughle still
hopes TO get the Cardinals for couple
Of games.
All the young pitchers now except
Dubuc have had a chance TO work in
the box. Manager Jennings preferred
TO leave Crawford at home, Sunday,
and use the Frenchman in the out
field.
McCorry had a good day. Saturday,
in the Tigers 10 to 2 victory over tho
Louisiana Industrial institute He
threw 10 balls and famed three men
in the second inning. Pernoll Jared
pretty we'll in his two innings. one OF
the hits off him being a scratch.
Maurer was plainly nervous in the
first inning in which he worked, but
Gained down in the second. LATTE
was not in good shape, and thanks
TO Joe Sugden's losing the bail in the
sun, let in couple OF runs.
Moroney was effective enough
against the Topeka bunch, his slow
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18
BROWN-REDMOND BOUT
PROMISES TO BE BEST

When Pal Brown, OF Hibblng,
MINI. and Jack Redmond, OF Mil
waukee, enter the ring at the Wind
sor A. C., Wednesday night, for the
eight-round final bout, fight fans ex-
pect to see one OF the best mills ever
staged across the river. Redmond is
considered top-notcher, having
fought the best. Among his best
fights was 10-round draw with AID
Wolgast; draws with Ray Bronson
and Grover Hayes, and victories over
Rudey Unholtz, Willie Richie and
Charley Turner.
Brown has been seen In action be
fore. across the river. and gave a
good account OF himself.
MEMPHIS. Tenn, March 1s.-Bill
Dahlen's Trolley Dodgers will play
an exhibition game here this after
noon with the Memphis Southern league
clut for the benefit OF the widow ana
children OF PEN" FiniaysOn, OF Brook
lyn, who twirled for the local club
last year The grounds are heavy and
SLOW contest is expected. Brooklyn
defeated Memphis yesterday TO /.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

MONROE, La, March 1S.-With
that IA to 13 defeat by the Topeka
bunch at Shreveport, Sunday, resting
none too lightly on the Tiger recruits
they began their last week Of train.
ing here today.
A game with the Topeka team here,
Wednesday, will break the week and
preparations for another game with
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

/ met Wolcott at "Kid' LavIane.
Maspeth, L. l., before the Empire
Athletic club. the night OF Dec. .
1895. We weighed in at 1873 pounds
and was to last Is rounds with the
black Demon" to get the decision
Wolcott at this time was the sensa
ton OF the ring and was beating them
all, big and little.
The lightweight division was Their
headed by Jack McAuliffe, who haf
retired indicated. After my fight
with Wolcott. McAuliffe said he con
sidered me his successor and turned
the title over to me, in New York.
ORourke offered two to one on
Wolcott and Phil Dwyer laid $1,000
against $4,000 of his money. After.
ward he presented me with $1,000 OF
his winnings.
In the first round Joe landed a hard
swing on my left ear, which began
10 swell, causing me mucn pain. In
the seventh another swing burst the
ear and a cry went up from the
crowd, Had they known how that
punch relieved me they would not
have felt so bad.
| heard words OF sympathy and
John l.. Sullivan asked the police TO
stop the slaughter. | leaned over and
told Sullivan not to worry, as l was
coming strong.
At the end OF the fifth round my
right eye was closing and Wolcott
was bleeding from the forehead.
Aside from my ear, was not getting
hurt much, although Wolcott had
me about the ring contin-
ually.
In the ninth the reporters said my
left ear was hanging loose and my
nose was bleeding, but | felt better
than before and was not weak. | was
sure Wolcott could not get me. He
tore loose In the 10th doing his best
work and fighting me about the ring.
but | got 10 him every time | had a
chance.
| started to sprint In the Twelfth.
/ felt fresh and didn't think Wolcott's
fast pace had helped him any. I
rushed him to the ropes and hit him
or the head and neck and he kept
jabbing me. The crowd yelled for
me to get him"
In the 18th | continued rushing and
got to Joe's face with my left. He
hammered my body but they said the
round was mine.
In the fourteenth the crowd stood
up and cheered when outfought VOL
colt along the ropes and into his own
corner. O'Rourke kept yelling at
Wolcott not to quit, and right in the
middle OF II, Wolcott asked him:
For Gods sake boss, what can
do?"
He was almost out at the time, but
hung on. In the fifteenth he hung on
and / couldn't knock him out. When
the gong sounded Wolcott was car
ried TO his corner and l walked 10
mine.
| never saw such a sight from
ring as followed. Men Rugged each
other and cried like babies when they
realized had beaten Wolcott.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18
FIRST PLACE IN DOUBLES
TAKEN By LOUISVILLIANS

CHICAGO, March 1S.--Phil Sutton
ana Nelson r. Owen, OF Louisville
KY, today have what seems an al.
most sure hold on first place in the
doubles event OF the American Bowl.
ing Congress tournament, with a
score OF 1883. Only once in the
eleven championship tournaments
has this score been beaten. Bippen
aDo Beye. the st. Louis cracks, we're
forced out Of top place after holding
IL less than a day. Sutton also dis
placed A. Sallander. of Chicago. in
first place I'm the all-events lead. He
has knocked down a total OF 1,S43
pins.
Sallander held first with 1888.
since the third day OF the tourna.
ment.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18
JACK oNSLoW is THE
! HUMAN BUMP A6soRBER
\ OF THE TIGER SQUAD
BY RALPH L. YONKER

MONROE, La, March 1S.--
Jack Onslow, the human bump
absoTber,
The sturdy Tigerette catcher
has taken more pitched balls
In his ribs, his feet. even his
head. than any other man in
the squad since practice was
begun here.
The worst blow he has taken
Is one from McCorrey. which
bounced of his bean while he
was batting. 1T never bothered
Jack for a moment.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18
RECRUITS BEGIN LAST
WEEK OF TRAINING
Two More Games With Topeka
Will End Season
Here
BY RALPH L. YONRER.

BY RALPH L. YONRER.
MONROE, La, March ia
bad fog hampered the Tigers
practice this morning, but all were
out except Louden, who was not
allowed to workout because Of
his injury. Wits arm is still
sore,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18
ATHLETICS PITCHERS
GET TOO MUCH CREDIT.
THINKS EDDIE SUMMERS
BY RALPH L. YoNKER.

NdbFH ~. lUNhEH.
MONROE, La. March 1S.--
III won't make so much diff
terence as most people think II
the Athletics pitchers slow MP
thi< year says Eddie Sum.
m<rs. TOO much stress IL laid
upon the work of Connie
Nkck's pitchers. it's the rest
% the team that wins for the
Athletics By their hitting
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

In the third Gainor would have
scored had the umpire seen that Smith
only made the motion OF touching Del
at the plate, without doing So.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18
GREATEST FIST FIGHTS
IN PAST so YEARS
Kid Lavigne Describes His Ter
rife Ring Battle With
Wolcott
BY GEORGE ("KID"J tAvtGNE,
Ex-Lightweisht Champion Of the
World.

Naturally I don't feel like saying
much about my own fights, but have
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18
st. Patrick's Day
in the Afternoon

A pretty st. Patrick's day start that
Is. The one here Wednesday we take
and also the rubber Sunday, OF course
o
! Chick" Gandil. the umpire, wei
coined old friends in Kocher. Onslow.
Perry and Westerzil. all OF whom have
played with him.
! Chick" used to be q White Sox
first baseman.
Attendance 1900, a record-breaker
for Shreveport.
o
Davey Jones waited 'em out at bat
style.
o.
Westerzil hits 'em on the ground
and finds the holes in the inheld.
Smith prolonged Kocher's life when
he missed tick. after Koch had two
on him.
Bauman. westerzll and OLeary
handled pretty grounders in succession
that resulted In outs in the second
o
When Topeka began TO throw. the
ball wild there was that sound Of the
bushes again.
Moroney looked at in the second
and called them y. c., but the umpire
called them-stEikes.
o
In the third Gainor would have
scored had the umpire seen that Smith
only made the motion OF touching Del
at the plate. without doing SO.
@
One, two. three, for Topeka in the
third.
Butts went 10 tine woods for fine
running catch OF Dubuc's long fly TO
left In the fourth. He got the hand
deserved.
Every fielder backed up for Perry in
the fourth. He short singled to CEN
The Bull Durham sign In center was
familiar TO Jack Onslow. He hit II
twice while playing with Dallas in
o
Remneas whipped 'em zweldrei in
the sixth.
Dubuc was out in the eighth on n
queer play. the ball hit the short end
OF his bat as he tried TO duck lie
didn't try TO go TO first
o.
Bauman was lucky on his hit In the
nth. a hop sent IL over the shortstous
fielder.
Hughie was not in uniform
Hope. he'll be here next sunday"
was the general expression in the
stands.
Jones end Duhuc watched waIsh's
fly OF Taylor fall between them. IL
scored Sorenson.
TAYLOR had hard luck. one hit hap.
fly lost in the sun, Dubuc didn't even
see It.
o
The crowd at Shreveport was anus
Ing. IL started to leave at the NTH
and Uttered out from them on.
Monoplanes were flying at the fair
grounds. Tie real ship exhibit was a [
the ball park, however.
o
Gainor was hit IN the back twice at
bat
o
The stands az shreveport are a joke.
Topeka was the favorlte with the
crowd.
T. S. Prince. coach Of the Louisiana
Industrial institute. Is an old college
pal OF Joe Casey.
Carl Morris expects 60 get another
chance with Jir Flynn. the Pueblo
fireman. IL he succeeds In dlsposing Of
Jim stewart AZ the Empire A G. IA
lahoma heavyweight claims he has inn
proved wonderfully since he met Flynn
and believes he can win a return bout
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

Bauman. Westerzll and OLeary
handled pretty grounders in succession
that resulted In outs I'm the second
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

DUsiness-iike Printing. No fuss and
no feathers. The plain, neat kind that
looks right Times Printing Co, Is
John R-st Main i49s or City sssS.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

When Topeka began TO throw the
ball wild there was that sound OF the
bushes again.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

Burns went 10 tine woods for fine
running catch OF Dubuc's long fly &c
left In the fourth. He got the hand
deserved.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

Moroney looked at in the second
and called them y. c., but the umpire
called them strikes
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

One, two. three. for Topeka in the
third.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

The Bull Durham sign In center was
twice while playing with Dallas in
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

Every fielder backed up for Perry in
the fourth. He short singled to cen
ter.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18
CnrI MorrI. r,nrct. tn ret nnnth.

Carl Morris expects 60 get another
chance with Jlu Flynn. the Pueblo
| fireman. IL he succeeds in disposing Of
/ Jim stewart az the Empire 4 g Ia
| New York Wednesday night The Ok
Ilahoma heavyweight claims he has inn
proved wonderfully since he met Flynn
and believes he can win a return bout.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

Smith prolonged Kocher's life when
ne missed tick. after Koch had two
on him.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

Chicago hEht fans expect to see N
peppery battle when Hugo Kelly and
EDDIE McGoorty clash at Kenosha Wed
ntsday night. Both boys have been
training conscientiously for two weeks
for the battle. McGoorty IL said TO be
somewhat overweight and Kelly's
manager declared today he will claim
the forfeit II the Oshkosh lad weighs
an ounce over the 15S pounds at $3.50
p. m.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

Westerzil hits 'em on the ground
and finds the holes In the inheld.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18
Hughie was not in uniform.

Hope he'll be here next sunday
was the general expression in the
stands
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

been told so often
t h at m y battle
with Joe Wolcott
is considered one
OF the greatest by
the public that l
quote what the
newspapers said,
adding such facts
as | know OF, some
OF which may be
news,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

Jones end Duhuc watched walsh's
fly of Taylor fall between them. IL
scored Sorenson.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

Taylor had hard luck, one hit hap
pened as related above, another was a
fly lost in the sun. Dubuc didn't even
see e.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

Bauman was lucky on his hit In the
nth. hop sent IL over the shortstou &
head and another let IL past the lefs
fielder.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

The crowd at shreveport was anus
Ing. IL started TO leave at the NTH
and altered out from them on.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1912-03-18

Davey Jones waited em out at bat
and pranced while fielding in his usual
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-13
.SUICIDED BY
= -
Man Feund Dead Early Last
Evening
TIED CORD AROUND neck
BODY OF OLE OLSON, THE WELL
KNOWN SCANDINAVIAN CHAR
AcTER ABOUT THE CITY, WAS
FOUND DEAD AT GlLRER-
STEMS PLACE. !-l Z. - -

The body of Ole Olson, we'll known
Scandinavian character about the
city, was found last evening about s
o'clock on the floor of back bedroom
in the rear of the Gilberstein store at
9S Front street. fE
Evidently the man has suicided by
hanging himself as around his throat
was tightly wound a stout cord which
had broken from the weight of his
body. Directly above the bed, by the
side Of which he was found lying, was
a long piece Of the same cord which
was tied to a piece of the rafters run
ming across the ceiling.
The suicide had been committed the
day before the body was found. Olson
went into the bedroom for the pur-
pose Of taking a nap, 1t is said. Once
inside he locked himself in and must
have immedia tely hanged himself. The
body was cold and rigid when found.
Last evening when he did not make
his appearance, it was thought some
thing must be tho matter. Raps on
the door brought no response and 1t
was forced. His body was found ly-
ing on the floor beside the bed where
1t. had fallen when the cord broke.
Undertaken Wasem was Immediately
summoned.
Olson was about 65 years old. He
had no relatives In the city so far as
is known. He leaves nothing and 1t Is
probable he will be buried by the
county. He has worked at odd jobs
now and then and was recently en-
ployed at the Vienna bakery.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-13

The annual meeting of the North
Dakota State Fair association for Far
gostook place last evening in the rooms
of the association in the A. o. u. w.
building and over 400 shares of stock
We're represented by those present.
The reports of the president secre-
tary and treasurer were read and ac-
cepted and the officers were congratu-
lated on the success which had at
tanned the efforts for the last state fair
held in this city. Then followed the
election of officers, mentioned above.
The only change made in the director
ate was when Charles r. Stone was
chosen instead of William j. Moulton
who is about to move from the city.
The reports showed that the associa-
tion was in first class condition and
everybody was pleased. The auditing
committee was made up of George IA,
Holltster, J.. r. Hardy and H. P. Beck
with,
csss County Fair.
Immediately after the annual meet :.
ing OF the state fair people the Cass
County Fair association held a meet
ing, and the stockholders elected the
officers as named above. The old Of
ticers who conducted the fair of two
years ago were complimented for their
good work and Hon. William A. Scctt
was Te-elected Following the meet
ing ltInch was served. 1t WAS one OF
the best and most largely attended
meetings that the two associations
have had in a long time and a great
deal of enthusiasm was shown
throughout the conduct of the busi-
ness,
All For Next Fair.
1t was the unanimous consensus of
opinion that each and every member
of the two associations should do his
utmost to make the coming Interstate,
or Cass county fair the best that the
district has had and the officers will do
all that they can along those lines.
1t is expected that shortly after the
first of the year, If satisfactory ar
rangements can be made with Secre-
tary Talcott the offices will be open
ed and that the work of getting ready
for the fair of 1913 will be commenced
and pushed vigorously forward.
The selection OF Mr.. 'TaIcott as
secretary was looked upon by the Diff
ferent officers and stockholders present
with great satisfaction after his hard
and very successful work in conduct
ing the fair of last summer. His elec-
tion was made by the board of direc-
tors of the two organizations which
met Immediately after the formal
meeting.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-13
GIRLS ELIGIBLE
FOR DEBATES
DEBATING BOARD APPROVES
d. PACT WITHOUT CONSIDERING
EFFECT or PROVISION.

Grand Forks, n. D., Nov. 1S.-Girls
may take part in the inter collegiate
debates of the triangular league COM
posed of the university, Manitoba and
Fargo college. Some weeks ago when
the matter was brought up by Fargo
college, the debating board OF control
of the university voted against allow
ing q girl to represent any institution
in the league. However, the compact
as drawn up by the representatives of
the three institutions Monday declared
any regularly enrolled student to be
eligible for the team. The compact
was referred to the university debat-
ing board at their meeting yesterday
and was adopted Without any inquiry
into the proposition 90 iattiug girls
ta lSe Has Sor.Se 3 81 tlit, members
of the board noticed what the pro-
vision meant there might have been a
fight but it was not until action had
been taken that they saw what the
provision meant.
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1912-11-13

of Jackson, Ky, only one is aliva
this morning. and he, Clifton CLANCY,
is in a serious condition, His father,
wife and three children are among
the killed.
Mrs. Joseph Setter. one Of the first
to reach the scene of the wreck, said;
THE thing that made us cry was
the taking out Of the wrecBage OF
a dead mother and her child. The
child was clasped in it's mothers arms.
My husband was on top of a car
chopping a hole in the roof to pass
water to the injured. who were beg
ging pitifully. He said the conduc-
tor was standing up in the car as II
taking tickets. although dead. The
conductors glasses were not even
broken"