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CHAPTER xI.

@T was about half an hour later
when | reached my room, for
IL had stopped OH the way to chat
with the gateman. | was sit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-11
american League Approves
Playing Dates for Season

4 Comiskcy. Harry Grahner and J. j.
Callahan. % the White SoN. u. L.
Hedges and T. T. Bruce. Of the St LOUIS
Browns. Frank Naviu. 81 Detroit. II. :.
Minor and Clark Griffith. Of Washington
q. r. Shibo. Tom Shibc and Connie Mack.
of Philadelphia. Frank Farrell. OF Ne"
York. j Il McAleer. x. l.. McRoy. j. |.
Taylor and Jake Stahl. OF the Boston hed
Sox. and l. : BARNARD. OF Cleveland.
There were q number Of American
League players in the corridors. among
them Big Ia Walsh. Joe Birmingham
aud Joe wood The star pitcher OF the
Red SoX IS a hold-out. and he had many
earnest conversations with Stahl ana
NlcAlcer While the relations between
the mon are perfectly friendly. Wood u
looking ror q raise and has yet To sign
a contract Rirler. the far-famed Ma
ioual League umpire. Was around 10
nav hty RESPECTS To McGraw and Evers.
The league completed all Its business
Yesterday and adjourned subject TO the
call Of the chair. The meeting OF the
National Commission. which was sched-
ulcG To be- held. was postponed until TO-
dav .u the Waldorf;Astoria. while the
National League also will 20 into SEES
sion at the Hotel McAlpin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-11
FINN AFTER MORE HONORS
Kolehmainen Entered for New
York Athletic Club Games.

RE annual indoor track and field games
Of tho Now York Athletic club will be
held in Madison Square Garden to-mor-
row night Hanncs Kolehmainen. the
worlds champion long distance runner
will start from scratch in the fiye-mile
run IN an effort to break the worlds rec
ord which le established last week.
The wonderful little Finn will be OPP
posed by d feet footed field. to which he
will allow liberal handcaps and If he
fails 10 establish a new standard for the
distance the spectators at least will be
assured OF race well worth watching.
Harry Smith. who represented this coun-
try in Stockholm. Toe Silva, the Boston
runner. Geor-e Holden and Eddie Jordan
are among the men who will start against
Kolehmalnen II is well remembered how
jordan and Holden made the Finn run at
the games Of the Irish-Amc club. and
both boys have trained especially FOR the
race tomorrow night.
Kolehmainen T. oct 10 smash all records
from two miles up 20 ten. and running a 8
ne Is at present there seems little doubt
that he will succeed I'm his intentions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-11

his clubs reserve list il the same man
who signed with the Giants. and feels
certain that his claim to the player VIII
be protected.
George Grimm. the pitching sensation
last eoason Of the sand lots of Paducah,
Ky, has been signed by Connie Mack,
and will report for q trial with the Attn
letics on March Is.
Joan Dubuc. the star pitcher Of the
Detroit Tigers. says he knows nothing or
the hold-out pact which is supposed 10
have been formed between Cobb. Craw-
ford. Stanage aud himself He declares
;hat ne would never enter such an agree
ment. and President NaVln VIII nave 10
deal with him personally
Garry Herman. president of the Cin-
cinnaii REDS, denies the claim made by
Hank ODay. his former manager, for
81 .OcD as = bonus for bringing the Reds
into tho first division n was only the
poor showing Of the Phillies and Cardi-
nails that made 10 possible for the Reds
10 land among the first -four, according
To Herman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-11
Yankees Will Open the Sea
son in Washington and
Play First Home Game
on April II.

The owners Of tho American League
met Yesterday In the Hotel Walcott and
adopted the playing schedule. The season
will begin on Apri 10 and end on october
4. the usual ia games being played. The
Yankees will open abroad with the Wash
inston Senators. and after iaunt to Bos-
ton will appear for the first time at the
Polo Grounds which they Will share with
the Giants this year. with CLARK Griffith 5
team on April y.
Farrens men viii have fourteen Satur-
days at home and one holiday. July T.
when Washington will be PLACED in two
games The Eastern teams Will make the
first long trip away this year and Will
finish the race AT home. New York Viii
start the first Western invasion In ST
Louis on May :. The Yankees viii play
in Philadelphia on Memorial Day and ia
Boston on Labor Day. There are only
four conflicts I'm the schedule. all OF these
coming in Chicago.
While the dates were being discussed.
the proposition OF Charles Ebbets TO open
his field on April g. a day cary, was con-
sidered. The necessary consent Of the
younger organization was given. The
matter now rests with tine owners Of the
National League.
Little business besides the schedule
, came up before the meeting. Frank
Navin. Ban JohDson and Connie Mack
were appointed as a committe 10 investi-
gate the telegraph facilities at the various
parks with a view Of having better ser
vice Fred Perrine. the umpire. who is
seriously III and in danger of losing his
eyesight. aroused the sympathy Of the
owners. who subscribed a relief fund FOR
him. II was decided that the players shall
be compelled To use the dressing rooms
at the grounds and not put on their uni
forms in their hotels.
Those present al the meeting were c.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-11
FARRELL NOT TO PURCHASE
Saws He Has Trouble Enough
Without Jersey City Club.

The directors 81 the international
League held short meeting at the We
,oria Hotel. in this city. yesterday after
noon. and adopted a playing schedule OF
l5i games. which is to be made public
next week.
40 other business OF any importance
was considered, and nothing came OF the
much rumOrod deal whereby Frank Far
rcU owner Of the Yankees. would get
control of the Jersey City club.
when Mr. Farrell Was asked about the
deal he ldughingly said: II have trou-
bles enough OF my own now Why add
To- them"
The international League season viii
open on April IS with the following games
Rochester AZ Baltimore, Toronto at New
ark. Montreal at Providence. and Buffalo
at Jersey city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-11

Joe Birmingham himself came East with
Mr. Barnard and passed the time OF dan
with Connie Mack. Jake Stahl. Joe Wood.
Big I'd Walsh and other out-of-to"n
American League men who were on hama.
lie set at rest the rumors that he was
not going TO play this year by declaring
that he would be in his old place unless
he discovered some .a0o hitter who could
drive him TO the bench.
In speaking OF the report that olsen
the third baseman. and Pecknpaugh, a
pitcher. might come TO the Yankees IN "a
trade Birmingham said:
Il would not consider trade which IN
VOWED Olsen. have need OF him myself.
/ might be persuaded to trade Peckin-
paugh for one OF the New York pitchers
but | know that this particular t"irler Is
liked too well by Chance to be consld-
cred"
Mcconnell. the lanky spitball pro
tagonist. IL supposed to be the New lor"
pitcher that Birmingham fancies.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-11
Good Words for Mordecai Brown.

II notice that Tinker is trying 10 get
Mordecai Brown back. will say this
much for Brown-that his arm is as good
years ago and has never been just right
since. II seems 10 be worse now. He has
10 favor il little every ball he pitches
II 1t wasn't for that he would still be
curving them over as effectively as ever.
He may get ii fixed up all right / hope
So"
meet Chance We're Johnny Evers and
| Heine zimmerman, OF the Cubs He
greeted them cordially and there did not
seem to De the least lhit of rancOr in
his manner toward the best known two
members of the team he used TO manage.
lie got OF In "A corner and had Il few
minutes private conversation with the
man who has succeeded him in Chicago.
Perhaps Johnny was seeking few tips
or a little advice. finding the Peerless
Leaders shoes a bit rOOmy.
II hope YOU hit en- harder next year
than you did last said Chance to the
champion batsman OF the National
League. II see you've got your chap
eron right with you" he commented.
nOdding TO Ever. on better give Just
half what he asks for next year. Johnny.
! No. | guess that's hard. Make it twice
as much
Chance viii make his home in New
York in the future. going TO his Califor-
MIA ranch IN the winter. as has always
! been his custom. lie reiterated his state
ment. previously published. that il was
Father KmckeTbocker that. got him back
into the game. as he would never have
managed a team IN any other city.
When the leadership of the Yankees
was first suggested to him he did not
believe such a thing could come about.
and even after IL was all arranged he
did not accept the offer and decide 10
como back until after his conversation
with Frank Farrell I'm Chicago last
month He had fully intended to quit
for good before he met the owner Of the
Yankees
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-11
Talk Of First Division Club.

81 had almost rather talk about any
other club than the Yankees he SAID
for ] know more about them. Hal Chase
j. the only member Of the team whom
/ ever saw i'm action, and as for the
others ! know only what the average
fan knows. IL looks pretty good TO me
on paper. and ! expect to be up around
tho frst division next fall. with the foun-
dations laid for a pennant winner. The
infieid problem is the biggest ono TO
solve. but the answer can be found some
where read I'm California paper the
other day that Harry Wolter was play
ing OF some team out there 80 that he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-11

Henry Painter. semi-professions
pitcher OF Chicago, has been signed
the Chicago cubs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-11
American League Baseball Schedule for
in Cir, Yesterday
Abroad

July 4 AT St Louis
! .abor Day at clcNe-
land.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-11

Word comes from Beaumont. Tex. That
Edward Wheeler. manager OF the Texas
League club I'm that city. has received a
letter from Garry Herman. president OF
the Cincinnati Reds IN which lie asks
him 10 set price on Jim Thorpe. In case
the National Association upholds the
Beaumont clubs cain 10 the Indian.
Wheeler still thinks that the Thorpe on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-11
TIMELY BITS OF SPORT
BeaIs Becker Sold by Giants TOR
the Waiver Price.
PRAISE FOR BIRMINGHAM
Manager of Maps Denies That
Olsen May Be Traded to
the Yankees.

Boals Becker. utility outiicldor oi the
Giants will play with the Cincinnati
Reds this year. He was sold yesterday
for the waiver price of 1900, which ~
cause for some surprise, az he turned IN
batting average Of .26t FOR 10 games
last season and was rated above the av-
erage. There has been some talk TINS
, winter of Becker being sold or traded by
John J. McGraw, but few persons inter
csted I'm baseball believed that he would
be sacrificed for the waiver price, as the
feeling was general that he could he used
as a medium to strengthen the team.
Becker came 10 the Giants from Boston
lfn 1910 in exchange for Charley HcrZoS
and Collins. q young outfclder iIerzoS
later returned in deal which involved
Arthur Bridwcl Becker played reGu-
larry part Of last season in centre Held,
Snodgrass moving over to left in Josh
Devores place. lie is not 50 quick wit
ted as McGraw likes. and while a good
hitter is considered only - avcrag" fielder,
which probably accounts for the fact that
he was not IN more demand by other
clubs in the National IEaSIc
~ Seymour, once with tho Giants. has
purchased his release from the Los An
gclos club and will sign contract with
tho Boston Braves.
Hank GoWdy. who was traded to Bos-
ton by the Giants IN 1911. when Charley
IIcrzog came back to- New York, has been
sold to the buffalo club OF the Intcrna-
tional League. under an optional agree
incnt.
T. S Barnard vice president Of tho
Cleveland club. who was I'm this city yos-
tcrday for the schedule meeting Of the
American League, thinks Joe BirminS-
ham will make a good manager for tho
Maps this season. He Was outspokcn in
his praise of tho sturdy outholdcr vino
took up tho rcins last summer when
Harry Davis decided that he Rad had
enough.
In my opinion" said Mr.. Barnard.
birmingham is going TO he an ideal man
for the place. All our relations with hin.
have been highly satisfactory and he -
taking hold Of things I'm fine fashion. We
have gone over tho plans for rcXt season
together and everything is working out
10 perfection.
"Of course. VIC can hardly expect TO
win the pennant with such formidable
rivals as the Red Sox. Athletics and sen
ators 10 contend with but / am confident
that We arc going 10 be In tho first diVi-
sions all through the race and finish
there We have some young players on
the team who were with rs part OF last
season. so that we were able To looh
them over feel that Chapman AT short
and Johnson at first are two coming stars.
They arc not what you would call finished
players. but they Will develop rapidly TINS
year The most perpleXing problem
which We have 10 face IS in the pitching
department. We have about the same
STAFF that We have had for the last two
seasons They have been unsteady ana
sorely In need of experience. but ought to
show considerable improvement this sum
mcr"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-11

Memorial Day atChi-
cago.
June II at Boston.
July tat Cleveland.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-11

July 4 at New York.
Labor Day at Phila
dclphia.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-12-05
GOLDEN RIDGE

Joe kakac was pleasant caller al
John Dotzler's Sunday evening.
Leslie Bly, and Elsie Scheucer were
Cresco callers Friday,
Alberta Keune has been spending q
few days with home folks.
Mr. and Mrs John Lloyd and Eths
lnsely were callers at John. Dotzler's
Sunday.
Will Keune has been on the sick list
the last week.
Leslie Bly, and Elsie and Josh Scheu
rer were Lime Springs and Chester
callers and spent Sunday with H. S.
Anderson.
c. W. Mast and wife were Crescc
callers Saturday. .g.e
The ladies of the Evangelical Mission
airy Society near Fiorenceville held
their December meeting last Tuesday
at the home of MIS-. A. Ludwig, with
good attendance and an interesting
lesson. The series of lessons on the
"Menace of Mormonism" was closed,
and with the new year a six months
study of ''The New America" will be
taken up. The next meeting will be
held at the home of Mrs. S. J. Bron.
ner, Jan. 9th. Each member is tc
come prepared to suggest some helpful
method of work for the new wear.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-12-05
BONAIR.

Eyangelistic meetings are in progress
at the NJ. E church. Rev. E. P. Man.
kofsky, of Berlin, Wis, has charge.
There was a good crowd out Sunday
evening to greet him. The people
were we'll pleased with his sermon.
Everybody welcome. T.
P. w. Setchell left last week for
Illinois where he will visit for some
time.
Rev. Meyers returned from Illinois
last Friday. He reports fine time.
Mrs. Meyers and Betty and Miss Buff.
ton will follow in week or so.
L. E. Grabau was home for Thanks
giving. He left for v4rious points to
take up his routine of work.
Jim Nichols received hurry call to
Cresco, Monday morning, and left on
the accommodation.
Albert Albertson took the rural route,
Monday.
The Epworth League held very
interesting meeting at the home of
Sylvia and Eva Grabau, Friday even
ing. There was good crowd and all
had fine time. The contest was
closed but a definite report was not
made although it stated that some
thing over $35 has been raised OF
about 22O feet of pennies. One gir
raised over IS feet of these herself.
Several loads of household goods
were unloaded here, Saturday-prop
erty of Mr.. Anderson of near Waterloo
He moves north of the river, neal
Granger.
Word was received here Saturday
that Miss Esca Albertson and Eddie
Gibbons were married at the home OF
the brides sister, Ms. Guy Sparks, Of
Sargents Bluffs, Iowa. This comes
somewhat as surprise to the friends
of these young people, but everyone
joins in wishing them a happy journey
along the matrimonial way. The young
couple will make their home in Peter
son, Iowa, where the groom has pc
sition in the electric power house O.
that place. -" = -.@
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-12-05
CHESTER.

Joe MARI Of Riceville. is a guest! at the
M. J, Jordon home.
DIR. Geo. PIummer and family of
Cresco, ate Thanksgiving dinner at c..
T. McWilliams. .r
j. C. Webster and Will Davis were
Chester callers Friday.
David Amundson of Cresco was
transacting business in Chester Friday
V. J. McWillams spent Thanksgiv
ing at Fostville.
Geo. Phifer of Madison, S. D., and
Mrs Frank Capper of Dyke, Iowa,
came to Chester for Thanksgiving AND
for visit with their parents.
Ray Phifer and wife of Madison. S.
D., are visiting at 1.-The home of parents,
John Phifer.
Mr.. Bouska and wife of Protvin are
spending their Thanksgiving at the G.
j. Bouska home.
Mrs. Howe of Leroy is visiting her
son Wilbur.
julius Moe was a Cresco caller
Wednesday,.
". H. Barnes was Cresco visitor
Wednesday.
Mr.. Wacha of Saratoga was trans
acting business in Chester Wednesday.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-12-05
ALBION.

The weather man must have been or
strike the past two weeks.
w. R: Ashley shipped hogs to Cbica
go this week.
r. }. Peckham is assisting his broth
er E. j., with his far n work.
Orsen Wells has been under the doc
tors care the past week, but glad tc
note that he is recovering at this writ
ing
Surprise parties seem to be in order
in Albion. The little friends of Miss
Lucille Peckam gave her a rousing
birthday surprise. recently as did those
of Lee McVeties Thursday evening of
last week. Needless to say the young
STEERS enjoyed themselves immensely.
Mr. and Mrs John Livingston are
visiting relatives in Wisconsin,.
The Holcomb families are .cntertain-
ing relatives from Montrose, N. D.
Ed DeGreve and Elmer Bateman and
families moved to Cresco Monday. W e
are sorry to lose these worthy families
from our midst, and wish them happi-
ness and prosperity in their new homes
Ralph Peckham of Cresco was an
Albion visitor last week.
The Miller Brothers of Cresco have
recently erected new windmill at the
Otto Stevens and j. W. Wells homes.
Juddie Johnson and Ole Ferkensted
shipped hogs to Chicago the first OF
the week.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-12-05
PROTIVIN

DR.. R. E. Jameson, physi ian and
surgeon, office, lenders drug store.
Barbara klimesh returned home
Wednesday from an extended visit
with her sister, Mrs. Robert Lukas, in
Lisbon, N. D.
Christina Sauna. of Oxford Jet is
visiting her sister Mrs. j. A. Bouska
at present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Weigel, of Jerico,
spent Thanksgiving here with the lat
ter's mother, Mrs. Mary Landa..
Mrs. WillJr>rey :and daughter Mar.
garet Of Cresco visited here last week
The dance in Beseda hall on Thurs
day evening was big success. A
good time is reported
Charles j. Chyle came up from
Cedar Rapids Thursday for a briet
visit with home folks.
DR.. and Mrs. Robert Jameson were
business callers in SpillvilIe Friday.
Emma Novak, of Cresco, spent
Thanksgiving at her parental home.
Mrs. Barbara Jilma left Saturday
for Cedar Rapids to visit:friends.
Thomas Chyle, sons Charles and
Will and daughter Mary autoed to
Spillville Friday afternoon.
Charles Bouska was at Lawler Fri
day.
Abbie Kode]ka, of New Hampton,
attended the dance here Thursday
evening.
Frank Cincera, of Lisbon, N. D is
visiting friends in this vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Fencl-were shop
ping in Spillville Friday.
Vincent Polashek was at Jackson
Saturday.
Frank H. and Charles j. Chyle de-
parted for Cedar Rapids Saturday.
Peter. Soukup, of Waucoma, was a
business translator here Saturday.
Thomas Chyle, DR.. and Mrs. Robert
Jameson, MIR. and Mrs. Charles Gender
and Vincent Polashek were at Cresco
Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank J. Fencl went
to Chicago, ILL.,, the fore part of the
week.
Frank ]. Klimesh went to Des
Moines Monday.
Mrs. Joseph Bouska, son Bonnie,
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Bouska, Bonnie
Lukes and Andrew Smith went to Cries.
co Tuesday.
A moving picture show was given in
Kalishek's hall Tuesday evening.
Thomas and Frank T. Chyle are
building new barn at the John
bouska place. ..... So .-..-,, -..,.-
Charles Bouska and Lewis James
were at Lawler Monday.
Cresco plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1913-1945, 1913-12-05
NORTH WEST CRESCO

v. Vance and wife spent Sunday al
thl Emil Reutlinger home.
Mrs. Robert Thomson visited at the
John Steinman home Wednesday.
Will Foels and family entertained
company Thanksgiving.
Will Aspel'and family visited at the
John Lusson home Friday evening.
Mrs. Elias Ferrie and children visited
at the John DAILY home Sunday.
Mrs. Sophia Meyer moved to Cresco
Monday. >....., .,. .'.''.''. .'''1 @ 81
Mrs. B. McAlEster is entertaining
her sister from Cedar Rapids this week
Mary Drilling was staying at the
Henry Leferink home last week.
John Lusson and family entertained
company from st. Lucas Sunday.
Ferdinand Drilling called on his broth
* John Friday,