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The Dickinson press., 1913-10-25
a buggy team for 500.

E. r. Thatcher of Lorina made a trip
to Richardton in his car Saturday to
get repairs for his threshing outfit. He
Is Isl nu g gln to get through s9u v with thIesh.
to Nebraska. where they intend to
make their home.
The Dickinson press., 1913-10-25

Monogram and University goods at
the Dickinson Mercantile Co. They cost
more but are worth iI.-Adv. 8-3o-tf.
The Dickinson press., 1913-10-25

Nj. and Mrs. Charles Pearson autoed
up from Richardton Saturday and visited
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
CLIMBERS EXECUTE
FAST DOUBLE PLAY
"Fateem Foster and "Cute" Morgan Butcher Lavan and
Mitchell in TwnkIing Of an Eye-BoehTng Is Not Un-
nerved by His First Defeat
By SENATOR"

There have been double plays and
double plays, but you will wait a long
time, boys. TO see the equal Of that
nghtning-like double killing Of Johnny
Lavan and Roy Mitchell in the fifth
frame of yesterdays battle. "Fateen"
Foster and Raymond Cutie" Carvtl.e
Morgan acted as the butchers. and they
did their work well.
All double plays must, OF q neces-
sity. be fast II they are not, they
don't succeed. --<5ut Yesterdays exhibl-
ton was absolutely whizzing. II caught
a runner who was working on a hit
and-run play and was halfway TO sec
ond when the balI was hit That was
the particular beauty Of II.
Lavan had singled TO start the fifth
and was working around pretty we'll
away from the first cushion. He wanted
10 be sure and make the keystone sack
when he got under way. With none cut
il. looked easy. However. the former
Michigan University star failed 70 take
Suddenly Mitchell chopped vic.oJs!y
al q fast ball and 1t danced off toward
Foster. There wasn't the hesitation of
one-sixty- fourth Of a second. Epsfe-
didn't even look over toward second
Morgan raced 10 the bag and was r. ELnt
on the spot when Fosters rlacfline-likc
swing sent the pill into his hands
Catching and pegging the ball was one
continuous motion for Cutie and Nit
chell was killed with yards to spa.e
Iavan had gained a long lead on
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
McLOUGHLIN COMES
BACK NEXT WEEK
Hero of Davis Cup Competition Wants Another Chance to De-
feat A. F. WfIdng, Singles Champion, Next Year-Is
Idol of Tennis World Since His Victory in England.

WIMBLEDON. England. July 20
Maurice L. Mclaughlin. American
champion tennis player, whose sensa-
tional tennis yesterday and all through
the Davis Cup competition, enabled the
American 10 retake the trophy. will
leave here in a week according TO the
announcement made today.
Mclaughlin Is expected to take part
with Thomas &. Bundy. his Pacific coast
partner In the defense OF the National
American Tennis doubles title at New
port. r. l., next month. and will spend
but a short time here before leaving In
preparation for the mntcheH at home.
In defeating the veteran Dixon yes
tcrdny by 1913. ca and C-2. McLough-
lin displayed better form on ground
strokes than that which characterized
his work against Parte who defeated
him in the first match Mclaughlin
sermed to hav" completely recovered his
indisposition. and came back with case
against his older antagonist.
The Californian Is today moro tho
IDOL OF tho tennis world than he was
after his doubles match. He IL TO be
f-ted with H. Norris williams, Harold
II, lldfhotl, anu W ulluCc J., JONnbOIl.
the passive member Of tho American
team who war an AltornGte The four
American exponents who landed the
worlds team championship are talked
OF everywhere, and tunnir enthusiasts
are eager TO moot and applaud their
work,
MuLoushiin, hn~ovur, IL tho center or
attraction. ia Il was his wonderful play
ing that carried tho Davis trophy back
10 America, The American champion Is
twenty-five years old ard has fulfilled
tho predictions made Whon hc won tho
nll-comorH championship ct Newport
last August, Expressing Tho hope that
he Will md time 10 rotuFn here next
year and taxa another trial at A. II,
WildinE. Mclaughlin is hlr1edy laying
plans for return mulOh with the
" NOrld's ngioa champion,
Mclaughlin Was born IN Carson City
Ne", He took up tenRig when thirteen
Years old. in 1908 ha on aFed tho Call
fornia State championship but did hot
win an Important title until 1907, when
hs took the Kan Francisco city champ
!onship, and from that time his ris1 has
been rapid, The season OF 1905 found
Mclaughlin leading all players in the
Pacific Coast Association, which sent
Mclaughlin, Thomas q. Bundy. and
Melville II, Long East the following
year, and the three Calif0rnians proved
the sensation of Newport.
On tho courts McLuughiin stands 4
feet lO1a inches high and weighs l5i
pounds. He has a tremendous rea:.h
and is red-haired.
Experts here have been somewhat
severe In their Criticism sS AaLough-
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
MITCHELL IS TOO
MUCH FOR GR|FFMEN
Climbers Unable to Connect
With Fast Shoots of St.
Louis Browns Pitcher.
By SENATOR"

Inability to connect with the offer
ings of Roy Mitchell brought defeat to
the Climbers yesterday, to l, and a
break in the winning performances Of
Dixie Joe Boehling. the Richmond
southpaw. Mitchelrs change of pace
had the home boys standing on their
heads throughout the humid afternoon,
and at least three fine chances for
scoring passed away because of his
mastery Of the situation.
Though meeting with defeat, Boehling s
twirling was excellent. If you eliminate
that opening session. 1t was that frame
which brought his fall. for he passed
Shotton, allowed Pratt to bingle and
then Gus Williams collided with a beau
tiful homer over Milan's dome. Three
runs rushed over the dish before
Boehling could hit his stride, and by
that time It was too late A streak OF
wildness in the seventh, in which
Boehling hit two batsmen, sent the
Brownies last tally over.
Only in the fifth We're the Climbers
able to score. Mcbride then managed
with the middle Of his back, and
Boehling's sharp single to right scored
Mcbride. Chances to tally and make
the contest close went a-glimmering in
the second. third, seventh, and eighth
sessions for want of heavy artillery
Boehling passed two men and hit
two more, but he more than made up
for that in breezing nine Brownies, in
cluding some of the best hitters on the
team. He was unfortunate in being op-
posed by Mitchell, who was an enigma
for the Griffmen all day long
Right here for Boehling's first defeat:
A
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
BROWNIES GET TWO
FROM MON TGOMERY
Manning and Walker, Pitcher
and 0utfieIder, Obtained by
President Hedges.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, July pr. l.
Hedges, president OF the st. Louis
American baseball club, exercised his
option on any player on the Mont,
gomery (Southern League) team by tax
ing Pitcher Ed Manning. This is Man
ning's first year as a pitcher, but he is
considered one Of the best in the
league.
Montgomery sold to Brooklyn Elmer
Brown, the star right-hander Of the
Southern League, for 5000 This Is the
largest price that has ever been OBJ
tanned for a player going out of this
league to the majors.
Ebbets. the president Of the Dodgers.
arrived here yesterday. and during a
conference with the owner, president
and manager OF the Montgomery team
closed the deal for Brown.
Ebbets offered to give his check for
81 900 to close the deal and to give the
other $500 on one week from today. At
the suggestion of the owner of the
Montgomery franchise, Richard Tillis,
he gave them a check for 81 COO
Brown remains with the Montgomery
team until the end of the season. Man
ming will join the Browns in September.
Following the deal for Pitcher Man
ming, II also was announced that Out
fielder Ernest Walker also would return
to the st. Louis Browns. Walker was
with Montgomery last year, and in the
spring was tried out by the Browns
However. he returned after a brief
trial. but his brilliant laying induced
Owner Hedges to get him again.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
MEEK CLOUTS BALL
ATLIVELYPA
King of Minor Leagues Hits For 39 in Sixteen Years of Com
pettion-Now Has Figures of Nearly AGO. and
Has Bettered That. a.

SEATTLE. Wash, July 29-Harry
Meek is now batting at a clip little
short Of 400. and unless something
most unexpected should happen to his
batting eye he will lead the North
western League for the present sea-
son. In reality, he was top man last
year, with an average OF 346, but Hart
ley, of Spokane. playing only forty
five games. led him. with an average
of ,sS9. AS Meek's average was based
on 152 games. he is entitled to first
place.
Meek Is undoubtedly the greatest
batter in minor league ball. He has no
weakness that the pitchers can play to.
He hits them when they are high, low.
outside. inside, or over, and without
Record Astonishes.
His record is absolutely astonishing
In sixteen years of service on the ball
field he has batted 300 or better thir-
teen years. In 1906, 1903. and 1909. he
missed the mark by a narrow margin.
On the other hand, in two campalg gns
he hit 400 or better; four years he hit
$50 or better. and is now going close
to the 400 mark again.
Taking his complete record for fif-
teen years and his work this year he
has grand batting average of .3S9.
Meek was born in Chillicothe. Mo-,
December u. 1877. His first profess
sional engagement was with Independ-
ence. in the Kansas State League, in
1895. In the course of his career he
has played in twelve or thirteen
leagues, and there is not a pitcher who
ever faced him that has forgotten the
experience.
He Is one of the very few batters
that had just as soon have two strikes
on him as none. He knows intWtiVely
whether the ball is good or bad. and
1t does not have to ne very good for
him 10 crack II.
Laughs At Walks.
Some heavy hitters are worried when
pitchers continually take advantage of
an open hole at first to walk him. Not
so with Meek, Walk him and he
laughs. jokes the battery and If the
ball should happen to come near the
plate he bangs II a mile or so.
That there is perfect coordination
between his eye and hand is shown.
not only by his batting. but by his
bowling In the tournament held here
last winter he carried on a basketful
of prizes.
II Meek was fast on his feet he
would have heen in the big league long
ago. He did not play ball in 1899 and
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
CHANCE AND B|RMY
CALL OFF DEALINGS
Unable to Agree on Trade
Which Has Been Pending
for Several Days.

NEW YORK. July 2.-The trade In
which Pitcher Mcconnell. of the Yam
KEGS, and Kahler. of the Cleveland
Maps, were the central figures, has
fallen through for the present. Several
propositions were made, but Chance's s
last bid was Mcconnell and Outfelder
Cree for Kahler and Outf1elder Graney.
Manager Birmingham said the best he
could offer was Leibold and Kahler or
Cullop, a southpaw, for the two Yam
KEGS. Negotiations may be resumed
when New York visits Cleveland on the
next trip.
The contracts Of two new recruits
have been signed by President Farrell
and the men are on their way here.
They are Outhelder Cook from the
Austin club of the Texas League, and
Pitcher Cooney from Butte.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Probable Line-U Up.

Manager Clark Griffith has sent a
protest to the management of the Rich
mond Virginia League team against
the too frequent use of Doc Ayres, the
big pitcher who is the property of the
Climbers, and if Manager Griffin, OF
the Richmond Colts, does not immedi-
ately refrain from overworking his star
righthander, Manager Griffith will ap-
peal his case to the National Commits
sion. He does not want Ayres ruined
by working too much; .,o .-.
IT have written letter TO the Rich
mond people," said the Old Fox today,
and II they do not pay any attention
TO my protest, 1 shall appeal to the
National Commission, ] don't intend
to have any young pitcher belonging to
me to be worked to death just because
he happens to be winning a large per-
centage of his games.
"Ayres belongs to the Washington
club. II he had, been wise, he would
have reported 70 us at Charlottesville
last spring and would now be one of
the regular pitchers on my team. How
ever, he saw fit to remain in Richmond
and pursue his studies at the expense
of his baseball career. But 1 have kept
his work in mind all season and he has
done well. He should be one of my
best pitchers next season.
Because he has been winning most
Of his games this year. Manager Grif-
I'm has seen fit to use him three and
four times a week. This will kill of
any pitcher, no matter how good he
may be. I have tried to obtain him
now, offering a bonus for his immediate
delivery But the Richmond people in
tend to keep him till the close Of the
Virginia League season. I can't blame
them much, either, but they're not 60
ing TO spoil him. II can help it,
Ayres Will report to the Climbers as
soon as the Virginia League winds up
its schedule, in September. II is very
probable that he will be seen in action
The Washington times., 1913-07-29

a second, and may mean a hit to the
runner.
1T Is probably faster to launch
yourself through the air when going
at full speed than 1t Is to cover the
same ground step by STEP says Con-
ME LAS to the danger Of spiking,
some players try to spike the baseman
every time they slide into a bag, but
clean players won't spike a man jump
ing into first often enough to warrant q
change in the rules.
The danger of colliding with both
players on their feet Is great one, II
seems to me. The biggest thing in the
favor Of sliding into r1rst is the fact
that 1t undoubtedly prevents many
collisions between first basemen and
the runner. A beseman may be drawn
back upon the bag by a high throw
or a bounce. and unless the runner
coming full speed down the path slides
into the bag head-on collision Is in
evttable. l have seen a slide prevent
smashes that might have had serious
results innumerable times
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Rain Threatens Play
In longwood Finals

BROoKL1NE. Mass. July 2s.-1t was
extremely doubtful today whether the
tirals in the Eastern tennis champion
ship doubles and tho Longwood chal-
lenge bowl singles would be played this
afternoon as tho courts at the Long
wood Cricket Club were in rather poor
condition. and another deluge, such as
ruined much finery in tho closely packed
gallery yesterday. appeared imminent.
G.. G. Touchard and w. N. Wash
burn, Of New York, meet y. w. Niles
and a. 9. Dubney. OF Boston, in the
doubles. w. w. johnson, the eighteen
year-old California wonder, clnrhes with
G. p Gardner. tr., OF Boston IN the
singles.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
DIAMOND DOPE

The Athletics have one OF the best
catching STATS in the country in
Schang. Thomas. and Lapp. Schang
and Lapp have caught most of the
games for the Philadelphians this sea-
son.
Rube Marquard is again trying for
record Of consecutive wins. The Giants
southpaw has now won eight straight.
Manager Joe Tinker has released
ternationaI League. He was secured
by the Reds last fall from Portsmouth.
and has shown n good deal Of prom
ise. but needs some further expert
ence.
Manager Jennings Is thinking Of max
ing an outfeldcr of Edgar Willett, his
big hurler, who can bang the ball with
the best Of them. His hurling ability
has waned. and his batting eye is about
all that causes the team to keep him.
II Is said.
Pitcher Kent was sent to the miners
by the Dodgers. He went to Toronto,
OF the International League.
II don't want Magee. Not even as a
gift. or for the waiver price. Wouldn't
Why so, Joseph?
The Philadelphia club sure Is going
for mascots They now have twO-a
hunchback and a comically costumed
negro, and the African IS touted as one
OF tho surost luck-hr.ngers that ever
me up from Alabam'.
Why not call tho Giants The
Arthurs," JUST for n new title? With
that club are Arthur Shater. Arthur
Fletcher Arthur Wilson. and Arthur
Frommo.
Gonzalez, the Cuban catcher whom
Tinker thinks of trying out and holding
for next season, II "a tall as Larry Nc
Loan, but very slender.
Fred Clarke 10 pleased with the way
his pitcherh have responded lately.
"Hendrix, Adams. McQulllnn. Robinson,
and CnmntE are all In perfect trim
now" says tho Pirate leader.
suhnnH, the young backstoP OF the
Athletics, Will probably be out or the
game for several days. He had his
finger dlsiocated in recent game be-
tween the Athletics and Browns.
New York FANS are picking Art Shnfer
Ia do great work with the stick In the
canning worlds sorios, "Arothcr Frank
Baker" u tas way thoy put IL
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Williams Ready to
Take on Gardner

Information comes from Baltimore
today to the effect that Buddy Will
liams, the Monumental City boxer,
who is to meet Shankey Gardner, OF
Washington Thursday night in the
semi-wtndup bout of an intarcity
boxing match. is ready right now TO
step into the ring. Williams has been
trained up to the fastest time for
Thursdays go with Gardner and dur
ing today and tomorrow, he will do
just enough work to keep himself in
condition.
Kid Martin, the lad who Is sched-
uled to fight Young Thomas, of Wash
ington. has been going at a great
PACE OF late. and is sure to give
Thomas a tough fight. Martin is one
OF the fastest boys ever seen In this
town as youngster, and shows
promise of being one of the top-
rOtchers in his class.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Baseball Gambling
Under SearchIight

CHICAGO. July 29.-The uncovering OF
a big syndicate that controls blind
pooin" for betting on baseball games
wHs promised today Us a part OF the
grand jury investigation into baseball
gambling.
Handbook mon who operated In hilll-
ard rooms. and saloons all over Chicago
wero reported to have taken a. "yana.
t!nn" today, following the Indictment Of
nine alleged "bookios' by tho grand
fry yesterday.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Cross Is Favorite
Over Matty Baldwin

i.oH ANdEtEs, Ca. July so,-t,eaoh
Cross il a 10 to I tavorite over Matty
baldwin for their scheduled twonty-
round bout here tonight, Both men ar.
in excellent condition,
baldwin is a veteran OF the light:
weight division and holds a twenty
round decision over Willie Richie, the
present champion; He earned this,
however, before Ritehie was considered
nmnng those Ia the ehampieRship class,
Ths IL Cpass' first bout since he knock,
ed out Bud Andersen
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
YOUNG BRICKLEY
TRIED BY MACK
Brother of Famous Harvard
Football Star Practices
With the Athletics.

PHILADELPHIA. July 2s-deorse
Brickley. the young brother OF Charlie
Brlckley. OF Harvard football fame,
will have his first tryou; in the big
league ball this afternoon when Connie
Mack passes on him during practice
with the Athletics.
Although Bricklcy is only nineteen he
comes we'll touted by one OF Mack 3
scouts who had watched his work as an
outflolder on the Everett, Mnss., high
school and various New England scmi-
professional teams. Hes young and
fast" said Mack. hut whether he has
the goods remains TO be seen
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Griffith Protests OUer1vorki1g of Doc AyeS at Richmond
Happened Yesterday.

Joe BOehling met his first defeat
after winning eleven straight.
Christy MathewsOn shut out Car
dinals, allowing only four hits.
Phelan, OF Cubs, worked "hidden
ball" trick on Collins, of Braves.
Yankees made three runs On Maps
I'm first frame and then il rained.
DOak, rookie hurler, held Giants
runIesS in two sessions.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Will Represent East.

James NJ. Rosenberger. OF the Irish
American Athletic Club. and Homer
Baker. of the New York Athletic Club.
will represent the Eastern section Of
the United States on the All-American
team which will visit Australia next
fall. A couple of Pacific coast stars are
also be included in the team. The tour
includes all the principal cities Of Aus
tralia and New Zealand.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29

hit-and-run play, but so fast was that
play that he pershed. That was the
speediest double death seen in many a
day
Don't worry about Dixie Joe Boeh-
ling's collapse after losing his first
game. He isn't even thinking about that
defeat OF yesterday. He possesses the
proper temperament to become a big
league star. Northing worries him.
Il suppose ! had 10 lose a game some
time grinned the youngacer today.
1t ) just - well now as later. Per
haps it's better 70 lose II now. I've
got 20 lose just so many. anyway, and
I'd rather lose them now than in a.
pinch when victory might bring the
pennant. l hope We get up where We
have chance. Then I'll pitch my soup
bone off TO win
1t is becoming an ancient tale now,
what the St Louis Brownies DO to
teams and stars seeking titles. Abso-
luielr out Of the race themselves. they
march righ, Up 70 the cannon's mouth
7u. wahoD TIE eternal 6a yi!ghta out or
the fellow trying 20 boost Ills reputa-
'ch. II my Leau q Eennnnt TO Tie
otHe" .e!low 10 win. o. It may moan
g record 10 HtRnd for years, but those
Pcshy brownies jump right Up ard
Knock the golden prize from the grasp
% the other fellow. What they diI 10
Soehiing Yesterday is no moro tan
"nat ther do 20 Walter JohnBo7 last
year, 10 the Napiandors and the Atm
ietics this year. and 10 Johnaon again
this EeaEon. They are the record kill
ers % the league.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Nat CartmeII to Race
Donaldson for Title

RALEIGH. n. C. July 29.-Nat J.
Cartmell, former star sprinter of the
University of Pennsylvania and now
director of athletics at the University
Of North Carolina here. has signed
articles for a match with Jack Donald
son. of South Africa. for a 440-yard pro-
fesSional race II will be held in Eng
land August l5
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
GRIFF DISAGREES
WITH HCHVINGTON
"Suppotng of Umpire 0Bren When He Calls Walker Out for
Sliding to First Is Not in Line With Progressive Base
ball." Says Manager of Climbers.
By SENATOR"

"I am a friend of Tom Chivington's, s,
but his decision in calling a base run
ner out for sliding into first base Is
numbskull decision. 1t shows that
Chivington is standing still, II not So
ing back altogether" said Manager
Griffith today, when asked for an
opinion on the decision in st. Paul
when Dixie Walker was called out by
Umpire OBrien for sliding into first
base
There are many occasions in base
ball when a runner should be fined for
not sliding into the bag" continued the
Old Fox. Not only does a slide fire.
quentIy prevent a collision between the
runner and the baseman, but it also
gives a runner a chance to make the
bag whenever the throw pulls the base
man off the bag. Chivingeon means
well, but this decision of his Is ridicu-
Ious.''
Chiyington's decision has kicked up a
pretty storm all over the land. base-
ball men everywhere disagreeing with
him in ruling runner out for slidlnS
into first base
There Is no time gained by sliding.
says Chiyington, and IN the case OF
first base, where the base runner does
not have to dodge a touch. the only
reason for the slide Is to stir up a
lot of dust to hide the play from the
umpire
Garry Hermann, president of the Gin
cinnad club. and chairman OF the ma
tional commission, laughs at Chiving-
toms ruling, saying, "A player Is al
lowed to reach any base by running,
walking, jumping, or in any other man
ner. as long as he remains within the
lines prescribed. This is laid down in
the rules of the game, ana no umpire,
president of a league, or any one else
has a right to change this rule
Connie Mack, leader OF the Phila-
delphia Athletics, disagrees with Chiv-
ington's ruling, holding that a jump
into first base does save a fraction of
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Braves Field Poorly.

CHICAGO. H.. July 2o.-weird field
ing behind Tyler 10 attributed today
TO Tho failure Of tho Braves TO take
ycEtardIy'H contest, which went to
the Cubs by to 4. The score:
r. II. 70,
Brnves. oIo ooI oo2-4 4
Cubs, 2Il 40 00x-8 II 2
Batter!os-Nayes, Tyler and Brown;
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Dodgers Drop Another.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July es.-sev-
eral pinch hitters failed to connect
Reds by to yesterday. The score!
r. II. e.
Dodgers, ,,,,r, $40 600 o1o-5 Z
neus; ;i:;::,;: pOS 12l Oox-7 10 3
sttsFies-tiedgers, Stack, Allen,
fiEsuBg, aRd Fisher Aeds, Packard
and Clarke.
The Washington times., 1913-07-29
Matty in Form.

ST. LOUIS. No. July 2e.-AlIowing
four hitE, tanning five, and blanking
the Cards by 4 to 0 10 an Indication
today that ChriSty Mnthowson is in
rare form. The Cards never had a
luok-in. and after Harmon blew there
was nothing to It but tho Giants. The
score: r. II. E
Giarts........ 100 ooi 2oo-4 r
Cards. 600 900 600 e
Batterios-0lGnta. MRthewson and
Meyers and Wilson: Cards. Harmon,
Donk, and Wingo and Roberts