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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23
YOUNG B|V|NS IS
WINNER OF MEDAL
REPRESENTATIVE NEW PORT
NEWS HIGH SCHOOL DE-
CI4ARED BEST DECLAIMER.

Picked from eleven aspirants for
defamation honor. Alexander Lpth-
or BlVns. representing the Newport
News high school. was picked as the
best tteciatrner in the fnterscholastic
contest held last night under the
auspices OF Richmond college IN the
college hall. The subject with which
young Bivfns stirred his hearers and
won the medal was ''Eulogy on
Henry w. Grady"
The medal was awarded by Lieu
tenant Governor j. Taylor Ellyson.
chairman Of the board of judges.
Z which included the Rev. d. Clay
Lilly. %. D.. and w. G. Stanard. All
the aspirants stood In a seni-circle
awaiting with tense. breathless inter
est the finishing of the long pream-
BILE with which Governor Eilyson
kept them on edge before making the
important announcement. Then the
other boys sprang forward to congrat-
uiate the winner.
The hail was we'll filled, and the
occasion vas enitvened by music and
song rendered by the Richmond Col
lsge Glea club.
The other contestants we're Lever
Ing Early, Staunton high school;
John West. Jr.. Waveriy high school;
Dayton Duncan, HanAlto high
school: Paul sanford, Chi ann Train
Ing high school. Henrstw Morrasy
Augusta Military acadMhN Guy M
III o ucfsns. Blackstone academy,
Thomas Bury, Chester Agricultural
high school; ]. Caldwell Wicker, Rich
MoEN academy. and w. w. burton
FORK Gnisn Military AcademW
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23

When Jack Sheridan resumed UNI
piring last summer, one of the first
teams he bumped into was the New
York Highlanders. The New York
aggregation was going badly at the
time. and as luck would have 1t all
the close decisions seemed to be going
against them. Sheridan, who was
working the bases. had a half dozen
in every game that could have been
given either way. Those he gave in
favor of the Highianders were of no
benefit, while the hairline rulings
rendered against them decided each
game.
When such a condition crops up,
the athletes say all kinds of mean
things to the arbitrator, no matter
who he happens to be. They always
regard it as tough enough to lose, but
doubly so when some poor umpire
gives a close decision against them
to left field. The kid was very fast
on his feet, and. pleased at hitting
safely, he must have made up his
mind to show the manager his speed
by stretching the single into double.
Being six or seven runs behind at the
time, 1t wasn't very good baseball, but
the kid was thinking only OF the hit
and his speed. ev.p.
Imagine my surprise when the
young man cut first base three or four
feet in rounding the bag. The ball
beat him to second, but by a pretty
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23
GREATER RICHMOND IN
BOWLING TOURNAMENT
by WHIT WHITMAN.

Now. bowfers. have in mind that each
and every one of you are cordially in
vtted to be present at this affair, which
we have every assurance of making
the greatest gathering of its kind the
association has ever held.
The entry list so far exceeds all ex-
pectation. as Judging from the list that
have already signifed their intentions
to enter 1t now looks like we will have
more than thirty five-man teams in the
teams and several hundred individuals.
The following is a list of teams ex-
pected TO enter this great event:
The Newport league, FIVE fve-nan
teams,
The Commercial league. four Hve-
man teams.
The Times-Dispatch league, four FIVE
The Petersburg league eight eve
The Richmond virginian. one ave.
man team.
Vaughan Robertson Drug company
one hvs-man team.
Binswanger q Co, one fve-man team
Palace alleys, two five-rnan teams.
Richmond Cedar works. two Ave-
man teams.
Battle Axe Shoe company. two ave-
Richmond Dairy company, one Eve.
r. W. Wood e. Son. one five-mar
team.
Everett waddey company. one Ave
Owens J. Minor Drug Co. two five.
American Locomotive company, tive
nvo~man team.
And 1t 10 expected that the Y. M. C. A
alleys will send a big entry list
All entries must be sent to Secretary
NJ Goetz, S1s East Main street, moi
later than Monday, March g. 1918.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23

Preparations are rapidly being COM
pieted for the Greater Richmond bowl
ing tournaments, which Will be held
AT the Newport alleys beginning Mon.
Monday March nth. under the auspices
OF the Richmond Bowling association.
The tournament will be conducted
under the same plans as the American,
National and all State tournaments,
with one exception. that tt will be a
local affair and will be the first time
ever attempted south Of Washington.
The schedule will consist of five-man
teams, two-man teams and individuals,
classified in their classes as A. 3
and c.
Great interest is now being taken in
this meet by the howiers. and all are
working shoulder and shoulder In
order to make the first annual tourna-
ment OF the Richmond Bowling associa-
Will be offered in each class. and also
special prizes In the all events.
The local bowiers who have Just
returned from the Washington tourna-
ment and made such a good showing
Washingtonians have put new life In
the great indoor game. and all are
anxious to show what the Southern city
can do at the same game.
bowlers In Richmond and Petersburg.
A letter just received from Mr..
Lonnie, OF the Petersburg Bowling as
ISOLATION, stating that Petersburg Will
turn. out In large numbers La indeed
President Sam Williams ana Score
tary Goetx will have the entry blanks
Monday and will begin at once to send
them out. a big force of hand
workers have volunteered their services
everything now looks TO be smooth
sailing.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23

pay $1,000 bonus TO him for land
ing the Reds in fourth place Last year.
President Hermann declares that
O'Day did not receive such q guar
antee and has refused to recognize
the claim.
Centerfelder Shotten, of the St.
Louis Browns, is a hoidout. He ia
one of the fastest men In baseball.
He says he received a minor league
salary last year and will not line up
until he has compelled President
Hedges to meet his demands.
CLARK Griffith evidently has obtain
ed a promising pitcher in Drohan, Of
the Kansas City team in the Central
association last year. Drohan pitched
thirty games and won twenty-six.
When drafted minor league players
were claimed the other day, provid~
ing they are returned by their pres
emit owners. the Denver, Columbus,
Omaha. St Paul. Portland. New Or
leans and Sacramento clubs filed APP
was assigned to Columbus. but Griff
says that Washington viii keep him.
Shortstop Mike Balenti. drafted by
the St. Louis Browns. is having a
novel off season. Balenti, a graduate
or the CARLISLE lu0iau ECnocl, Is WIN
tering with his wife's family In Alas
ka. He is keeping In trim by hunt
ing. fishing and tramping In the Alas
kan snowdrffts.
Manager Frank, of the New Orleans
club. points with pride TO the fact
that he has won four pennants in the
Southern league and has not been out
of the first division in ten years. He
has made money in selling players,
too, his last coup being the sale OF
Pitcher Cullop TO Cleveland for &c.
goo.
Karl Crandall, r brother of the
Giants pitcher, will receive a trial
from the Indianapolis club this sea-
son. He captained the Memphis team
nthe Southern league last year and
played well at short field.
When the White Sox leave Chicago
for California next week they win
travel on a special train with 100 per-
sons in the care OF Manager Calla-
han.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23
SCORE. OF GREATEST BASEBALL
PLAYERS OF ALL TIME GIVEN
Special Qualifications.

Speclai SluahHcatlOHS
Greatest player of all time. He made
the game Of baseball
Best catcher of all time. wonderful
thrower. Great leader and winning
player.
Best and surest batter of all time.
Great leader and winning player.
Great leader and winning player.
Most magnetic and inspiring leader.
Greatest inside player of all time.
Great leader and winning player, Ex-
cellent in all departments.
Great leader and winning player. Ex-
cellent in all departments
Superior all around player, Excellent
in all departments.
Hardest hitter of all time.
Great batsman. capable captain and
winning player. Excellent in all de-
partments.
Phenonr email .outf1elder and base runner.
Best infielder of all time; great bats
man. splendid all around player.
Fastest baserunner of all time. Won
derfully consistent batsman.
Great batsman. great fielder and good
baserunner.
Most phenomenal shortstop OF all time
and great winning player.
Great inside player, great thinker and
winning player. Excellent In all de-
partments.
Best waiter of all time. Extremely fast
baserunner; great batsman.
Most scientific batsman of all time.
Excellent in all departments; winning
player; exceptional baserunner.
Hard hitter and wonderful fielder and
thrower.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23
Naval YIN. G.. A.
Beats Howitzers
Especial to The Richmond virginian. 7

Especial to The Richmond Vtrginian.)
NORFOLK, VA, Feb. 22.--By a
triple score of basketball team of the
Richmond Howitzers, champions of
the State Capital. went down in de-
feat before the fast Naval Y. NJ. c. A.
quint in the latter's gymnasium to-
night. The thermometers put up a
game fight but were no match for the
men o'warsmen, Naval Y. nj C. A.
winning by lop-sided score of IS to
81.
The Naval quint had easy sailing
all the way and roped through the
game in easy fashion, scoring almost
at will. The men o'warsmen made
the strongest showing in the closing
half. In which the visitors scored but
seven points.
In this same session the local five
tailed 80 points, the same as they did
in the opening period.
Richmonders vainly tried to stop
the lfEhtning-like attack Of the Naval
offense,s but could not stop the bril-
liant passing of Shaw. Jackson and
Freeman. On the other hand the
Howitzers attack was powerless to
pierce the Naval defense in the last
half
Lineup.
Naval. Positions Howitzers.
Jackson .. left forward go. Bell
Shaw 1870. right forward -. Tucker
Feeman center Lawrence
Mueller ..~-. left guard .-... Ryan
Walters :. . right guard -. Rowe
Summary: Substitutions-Tucke
for Lawrence: Mccarthy for Rowe.
Field goals-Freeman, II: Shaw, 8.
jackson. IL: Mueller, / Bell, 3: Wal
ters, !; Tucker, !; Lawrence, 6. Goals
from fouls--Freeman, six out of ten
chances: Bell. seven out OF ten
ten chances. Referee-Mr. Stell, OF the
Central Y. M. G. A. Time of halves
Twenty and fifteen minutes.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23
THE RICHMOND vIRGINIAN-sUNDAY FEBRUARY 3d. 1913
Second to
Johns Hopkins in
Washington Meet

Especial to The Richmond Virginian.)
WASHINGTON, d. c.. Feb. 22.---
John Hopkins university won the
George Washington meet held to-
night, with a total score of rs. The
University of Virginia ran second,
with FL.
Virginia played prominent part in
the nights events, taking the two
mile run, in which Wright ran
beautiful race: the 440-yard run,
COMFY landing top honors in this event
Richmond college was beaten in the
relay race by Johns Hopkins. The
winners time being four minutes, two
and three-fifth seconds
The summaries:
The Summaries:
50-Yard Hurdles, Scholastic Finals
Won by II. Benton, W. F. s., feet;
second. A. Seward. w. F. S., feet;
third, w. GOODWIN, Episcopal Fl. S.
| feet. Time, s: as.
50Yard Dash. Scholastic Finals
| Won by C. Walker, w. F. 8. 8 feet;
second, P. Messersmith. 3. ?. J., 4
feet; third. GARY. w. B. F., feet.
Time. IS 3-5.
| 5o-Yard Dash, Novice Finals--Won
by e. Piper. j. III. u: second, II. Bur-
| ton, w. F. s.; third, +. Prearn, B. Y.
M. c. A. Time. :o5 AS.
l. 50-Yard Dash, Open Handicap, FL
nals-Won by e. L. Jones. w. Fl. s.
| feet; third, e. Piper. j. H. u. s
| feet. Time, :06.
| 1,200-Yard Scholastic. Relay Race
Won by Richmond academy {Ro-
| den, Heubi, Harlow. Robertson); Sec
ond, Western high school Time,
1898 AS.
High Jump-won by G. Connolly,
J. FL. u. two inches; second, P. Blan-
| co, J. H. u, six inches; third, @.
Herrax. J. H u. scratch. Height,
| feet 1-2 inches.
/ 44o-Yard Run 6. A. A. Champion
| ship) won by Conley, u. of v: Sec
! ond, Battiste, Gal. u: third, Grover
| ]. II. u. Time, so LIS.
| 600-Yard Novice--Won by g. P.
| Hember, Richmond A; second, Fl. p
Ganst, U. of "; third, Daley, c. u
Time, 1:25.
1,ooo-Yard Open Handicap-wor
by j. M, Burke, Lehigh; second, b
Hank, u. of W: third, r. Galloway
| C. H. s. Time, 1898 2-5.
One-Mile Relay Race-Won by
Richmond, I. /. B. (Vaugan, Burke
McRae. Wood: second. Yankee A. c
| Time, 4:05.
/ w uh Ny L. w ISPiSNpPai 49, ~
second, Cornick, Episcopal H. s.
third, w. Goodwin, Episcopal H. s
Time, :55 LIS.
S80-Yard Pun, Open Handicap
Won by NJ. Sheppard, l. A. A L. G.
scratch; second, e. Geller b. B. c. c.
third, ]. Harris. u. of Va. Time
2:2S.
One Mile Collegiate Relay Race
| Won by Maryland Agricultural col
| lege (Knode, Morris, Mclean
BROWN: second. George Washington
Time, 4:15 LIS.
/ Two-Miie Run--won by Wright. u
of Va; second, Conner (Unatt)
third. Maxon, G.. w. u. 10 minutes
10 2-5 seconds.
Shotput-Won by A. Hiidebrandt
B. c. Y. M. G. A., feet 6 inches; sec
ond. Dignan. J. II. u; third. Il. Mayer
U. of Va. Distance, 4S feet 1-2 feet
One-Mile College Relay Race--Wor
by Johns Hopkins (McDonough
Wells, Catlin, Steibel1: second. Rich
mond college. Time. minutes B.
seconds.
Pole vaunt--won by Wiley. b. c
z. M. c. A., scratch: second. Blanco
J. III. o., scratch: third. Ships, e. Fl
s.. 1 foot inches. Height 10 feet
inches.
| One-Mile Open Handicap--Won b.
Abel Kiviat, scratch, I. A. A c.: sec
ond. Gnatt. y. OF Va: third, Reside
J. Fl. u. Time, not given.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23

N@OAtlhus0 from 9iEEL IdES.t
Miller a member Of the varsity team
of former years and Barnes, from
Richmond academy.
Must Beat Methodists.
Satudents and faculty alike are en-
thustastic over the Spiders prospects
for the coming season and predictions
are being made. on the campus as to
and especially as to what the scores
with the ancient rivals. Randolph
Macon. will be. 1t seems to be the
opinion that stands
championship this season and every ef-
fort Is being made by those in charge
OF athletics to arouse interest and to
perfect an organised support for the
team. This is q most valuable factor In
bringing home championships and when
combined with q good team makes a
Richmond college has a number of
hard games on it's schedule and does
not expect TO go through the year un-
heated. II is determined. though. to
win majority and certainly enough
OF the games with the colleges OF the
Eastern Virginia Collegiate association
ganization. Randolph Macon. it is
thought. will be the only school that
will make serious trouble for them in
this respect. Reports from Ashland
state that there are eight OF last year
team again in college along with a
number OF men from prep schools.
among THESE iB FerEueSSon. VINO comes
from Randolph Macon academy with
one Of the best records that has fol-
lowed pitcher from prep in some
years; He did wonders for the Bedford
City lads last year and much Is ex-
Pected OF him this season. Two Rich
mond boys, Lipscomh. of the 1919 team,
and Blanton. who supported Ferguesson
at the Academy last year, are also gut
for places and reports seem to indicate
that they will land them
The other colleges In the race for
the championship are thought to have
but mediocre team this year and the
Spiders do not anticipate great trouble
in settling with them. Hampden-
sidney will probably be the second
most difficult team to deal with. ac-
cording to the campus dope, with will
liam and Mary proving easy picking.
Neither OF the latter teams Is doing
much talking SO far and but little has
been learned OF their prospects II is
safe To predict. though. that they will
put up nm excellent fight and that
the. Spiders will have to put forth
their best efforts IL they are to live
what the campus dope nrtists have
predicted for them.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23
TALES OF THE DIAMONDS
Ny UMPIRE BILLY EVANS.

hook slide he avoided the touch, and
/ declared him safe. / hoped for the
kids sake no play would be made
at first. The first sacker. however
called for the ball, 1t was thrown to
first, and declared the youngster out
AS he walked past me on his way to
the bench, his face the picture of dis
gust, he remarked.
why didn't you call me out at sec
ond base?"
Because you were safe / answer
ed as politely as possible, as felt
sorry for the kid.
II know, but ii you had called me
out at second. / would have received
credit for a base HIT replied the
youngster.
But you were safe" replied, land
7 didn't know a play would be made
at first
ST guess you're right" said the
youngster, but L hate to lose that
hit
Then in the future always remem-
Der the bases are there TO be touch
ed" replied.
When the kid got to the bench I
could hear the manager Offering some
advice in tobasco style. It was a
funny one on me sure enough The
youngster didn't object to being de-
clared out, but thought ! should have
saved that base hit for him.
Copyright. 1913, by w. G.. Evans
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23
Worlds Champions
Signing Contracts

BOSTON. MASS, Feb. 22.-The
change OF date for the opening OF the
Red Sox spring training at Hot
Springs from March 9Th to May I'd
has caused "a hustle among the hold
outs to sign up. and the club catching
staff is rounded out with Bill CARR
gan and Leslie Nunamaker. both in
the fold. Carringan arrived here
Wednesday. md will leave with Cap
tain Wagner for the camp In few
days McAleer said today that he ex-
pected Duffy Lewis shortly, conplet-
Ing the champions outfeld.
The signed contracts OF Pitchers
Ray Collins. Buck o'Brien. and Char
ley Hall and Outfielder Harry Hooper
had not been received today. but
Hooper has secured permission 10 turn
In his contract when he reaches Hot
Springs. The others will have to sign
up soon, for transportation will not
be furnished until the contract is in.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23
Benedictine Boys
Are Out for Team

Twenty-Five candidates for the Bene-
dictfne college baseball team will DOM
uniforms. tomorrow afternoon and be-
gin practice. AT first the practice will
be under the supervision OF Manager
Bernard j. Grant, Coach Shrenk be-
ing detained with the track team,
which is training for the Blues Rich
mond college meet to be held in
March.
Among the candidates for the team
will include all OF last years regulars
with the exception of Martin. who
played shortstop. Manager Grant has
arranged a large schedule, including
trips to Fredericksburg, Petersburg,
Norfolk and other points.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23
WITH THE BOWLERS
by G. l.. COSBY.

is due to the fact that he has been
playing golf all winter. Zimmerman
is known as q wonderful golfer and in
speaking about IL Heinie says:
7 attribute my success as a batter
to the good old game of golf There
may be some who will sco9f at this
assertion. but nevertheless 1t was this
same game OF golf that has placed
me on the pinnacle I now enjoy as the
champion batsman OF the National
league.
What has golf to do with the max
ing a successful bali player? This, In
my case, playing golf gave me a keen
eye and free. natural swing. Flourish
ing driver since my early teens de-
veloped q tendency to WELD a base
ball bat in much the same fashion
and any National league pitcher will
attest to the effectiveness of that easy
going swing.
TT requires a pretty keen eye TO be
able to waliop a golf ball on the right
spot. BY the same token, 1t requires
a keen eye to dent a baseball with a
bat SO as to drive 1t out of reach of
fielders."
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23
pnlnce Tennin 1.rnwue.

The intercity tournament, which was
held I'm Washington a few days ago
has caused much interest among the
bowling fans in the Palace Tenpin
league.
The youngsters are working hard and
making the naples fly high for good
scores and averages.
The Battle Axe team has a few small
fellows on their team who take no
pity on the head pin. for instance. lit
tie hoy w. Clarke has tumbled the
naples for an average 1921 In his
twelve strings rolled so far. Williams,
OF the Regal Shoe company team. is
another strong bowler, and does not
hesitate or take any pity on the King
pin. williams LIS second In the average
column with 1883.
The Jacobs & Levy team head the
league with twelve games played, won
ten, lost two, percentage S33,
Battle Axe team stands second with
5s3 per cent.
Bouidin. one OF the Battle Axe boys,
was out of the series last week with
q sore foot
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23
RIVERS GETS DECISION
OVER KNOCKOUT BROWN

Los ANGELES. CAL, Feb. a.
After sending Knockout Brown to the
mat for four times, twice for the
count of nine, in the tenth round, Joe
Rivers. the Los Angeles lightweight
was today declared the victor in the
battle at Vernon arena, Referee
Charles Eyton declining to go through
the formaiity of counting out the New
York boy. Rivers right hand was
hurt Ia the second round. but the in
Jury was not apparent in his work
during the, remainder Of the fight.
Ing the battle in most 81 the rounds,
but he Was unable 10 Withstand the
terrible lett tabs and right crosses "
tho 1Gextcan. 81
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-23

Yankees last spring, but was too young
TO stick and drew an outright release
He made his reputation on New
York school team and is now attend
ing Columbia University
1t is said that Johnny Evers may
decide to play Roger Bresnahan In
center field. Bresnahan is rather
versatile player. and he has in for
mer years put in some time in the
outneld OF course, he has slowed
up some since then, but his hitting
may offset that, while Archer will
be more valuable behind the bat
J. Owen Wilson, better known as
Chief" the Pirates champion fence
buster, was married February Sth, in
Austin, Texas, to Miss Bernice Nose
ley.
Ed Sweeney, one OF the notable
holdouts OF last spring. has already
signed his contract with the Yankees.
He now realizes that his hardness In
getting In condition last year was a
handicap to the team though he made
great record after he once got
started.
Ralph Works. Cincinnati pitcher.
ruary 10 to Miss Nellie Barnes. Works
met his bride while on the training
trip to Monroe with the Tigers SO he
should be at least one player who has
something good to say for that much
abused spot.
Pittsburg has released Ralph Cap
ron outright to St Paul The former
University of Minnesota speed mer-
chant played with st. Paul under OPP
ton last season, after being sent back
by Milwaukee. 1t Is said that the
New York Americans may now make
deal with the Saints for him.
OF the ten hurlers on the Dodger's
roster four are left-handed. The
southpaws are Nap Rucker, Frank
Allen. Earl Yingling, and Williams,
the Nashville recruit The right
handed pitchers are Kent, who was
with Toronto the most of last season;
Raglan, Stack. Curtis, Knetzer and
Wagner.
Plans have been changed for train
ing contests for the Cubs at Tampa.
1t was the first intention for the New
Orleans Southern League team to visit
Florida and struggle with the Evers
crew. Now President Murphy ex-
poets to import team intact from
Cuba and use them as pace-makers.
The Maps had better keep their
pitchers out OF Tennessee. Walker
got in Jail for mixing in a stabbins
ARRAY and now Baskette Is reported
seriously stabbed about the face in a
row. At Christmas-time Baskette
nearly lost an eye by explosion OF a
firecracker. Up North knives are Ia
booed and they don't shoot crackers
at Christmas-time-
Henry Painter. a emi-professional
pitcher of Chicago, has been signed
by the Chicago club.
Harry Mccormick. the Giants
pinch hitter, who has been holding
out for more salary, has thrown UP
the sponge and Is on his way to Mar
lin, Tex.
Manager Tinker, Of the Cincinnati
Reds, Is trying to make deal with
the Boston Nationals for Outfieldcr
Vincent Campbell, who has an.
nounced with much emphasis that be
will not play in the Hub again. Man
,ager Stallings on Saturday offered to
trade Campbell to the Giants. but
McGraw asked for Pitcher Tyler in
stead. AS a result there was nothing
doing.
Hank O,Day. still out in the cold
says that the Cincinnati club haA
failed tp make good ~ promise g