davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
WHITENASH CLUB
BOWS TO PLANK
Mackmen's Slim Southpaw
Leads Hurlers IN Banking
Opponents.
FIVE-GAME LEAD SHOWN
Has Pitched Fify-Nine Shut-Out
Games in Thirteen Years in
Big Show.
FIVE-GAME LEAD SHOWN

Edward Plank is the Boss of the
Whitewash Brigade"-the expert wielder
# the brush-the chap who has dis
tributed goose eggs with free and open
hand. exceeding all records in this line
in the history of the American League.
By placing a shut-out game 10 his
credit this season Edward Plank has sur
passed the mark set by Iron Man"
Walsh, of the White Sox. Mr.. Plank has
ffty-nine Of these games to his credit
all nine-inning games or better.
This wonderful left-hander framed UP
his first runless game in 1901 against
the Milwaukee club, then a member of
the American League. And every sea-
son since the expert exponent of the
cross-ffre delivery has placed a goodly
number of these games on record.
Ed" Walsh, the former holder OF the
honor, lost the cunning, or otherwise, out
of his arm before the veteran Plank did,
so il put him out of the running. No
doubt if the Iron Man" could have
held this season he would still be king
of the "whitewash Brigade"
Dr. White is another gentleman who
proved a clever distributor of goose
eggs" The dentist has had the eX-
treme pleasure of applying the brush
,fifty-two times. Other hurlers who have
proved handy in holding the opposition
runIess in Mr.. Ban Johnson,s circuit
are, or were, "Cy' Young, the much
lamented "Addie Joss. the neyer-to-be-
forgotten G. Edward Ruben" Waddell,
and the latest aspirant for honors in
that line is W. johnson, the holder of
many records. Plank is liable to add
few more scalps to the many that now
dangie from his belt before the season
closes.
But the lead of five games will hold
him as champion for another year at
least. Here is the list of those who made
a record of forty or more runless games
in the American League since its organ
liza tion:
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
No southern League Pennant.

Little Rock, Ark, Aug. 30.-It looks as
If there will be no pennant in the South
ern League this season. President haya-
naugh announced tonight that a dog Sot
into the league headquarters and chewed
the pennant to pieces. The pennant is
paid for by an equal appropriation from
all the clubs of the circuit, and it now
will be necessary to have new contribu-
tons. President Kavanaugh, however.
says that the second division clubs will
refuse to pay for something they have no
chance of getting. and the league con-
stitution prohibits the winner of the race
from buying its own pennant and calling
il official
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

Brown, Independent Football Star,
May Be Assistant Coach at Hilltop
Georgetown Candidates to
Report on the Gridiron
September l5-Other
Local Gossip.

again the leader OF the Bun and Blue
team. and he will call out all candidates
around the 10th OF the month. The KEN
dali GreenerH should have a good eleven,
as there II plenty OF material from last
year, including practically the entire
backfieid and five cf the linesmen.
Little Is known OF the football outlook
at Catholic University. other than Il has
been reported, and then denied, that the
Red and Black viii not have q foot
bail team this year.
The scholastic teams will be starting
in another two weeks, ana then football
will be on In earnest Prospects at the
different schools are as bright as usual
Central appears to be the only one Of
the five high schools which will not enter
the series confident of winning out
Business will have a heavy team, and
the majority Of the men will be veterans.
Eastern will present light but fast and
plucky eleven. as in the past, while
Western Is dark horse.
Central Handicapped.
Central will be handicapped more than
is known at the present time, owing to
graduation, illness. and other causes.
There is a chance that the Central High
eleven will be composed OF men who
have never represented the o Street in
sttutioh as TeBuidIs On lne BTiuion-
The Georgetown Props will present a
much stronger team than last year. ac-
cording to reports. The Blue and Gray
youngsters will have a much harder eli
gibilIty code in force. and 1t has been
intimated that efforts will be made 10
get a place in the scholastic league.
While the worlds series games have
rot been played as yet and baseball suiI
holds the fort. the gridirOn game is rar-
idly coming along. and within the next
two weeks the pigskin chssers will be
busy getting into condition for the 1913
campaign.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

KMONG the pleasantest of the many
~ pleasant experiences which come
= = into the average players life and
serve to content him with an occupation
which is by no means all roses and sun
shine, there are none more welcome than
the little jz1,nts he is accustomed to take
into the wilderness, after his seasons
work is done. The majority of people,
imagine, think the big league player stands
in small need of recreation. From their
point of view, l suppose his working sea-
son appears like one prolonged holiday
Bu, believe me, it Is about the most
strenuous holiday person could wish to
have, with its constant nerve-raclling
grind, its long and monotonous railroad
journeys, its wearing life in the hotels
Of the biggest cities Of the country and its
tagging efforts 70 always keep up with the
procession. There isn't q player in the
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

r HAVE always enjoyed hunting
= II is the greatest relaxation in the
world from the steady and monotonous
grind of playing bail, much as / like to
pitch. And | have been fortunate in be-
ing able to indulge in my faSorite recrea-
ton in variety Of localities and under
widely different conditions.
Although Kansas is my home. spent
some time in my younger years in South
ern California. This part of the country
made a deep impression on me at the
time, and have never failed to look back
with pleasure on the days spent in what
is destined to be one Of the finest parts of
the eountry-not the least of its attrac-
tons is the excellent game and fishing II
affords the sportsman.
at was my good forune, while living
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
St. Paul secure. schrieber.

Duluth, Mimi, Aug. 3o-"Bunny'
Schrieber, the star infielder of the Du-
luth team, in the Northern League, has
been acquired by the st. Paul club. Of
the American Association, according TO
officers OF the Duluth club today. With
the departure of Shortstop Scott, OF the
ST. Paul team. to the Boston Americans,
the St Paul club has been looking for a
PLAYER.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
Smith after Denver Crab.

Denver. Colo, Aug. 30-Edward w.
Smith, of Chicago, a sporting writer, ar
rived yesterday for the probable conclu-
sion of a deal by which he will become
owner of the Denver pennant- winning
ball team He was in conference with
James c. McGnl, the present owner, sew
eral hours. II the deal is closed Smith
will take over the bulk OF the players
along with the franchise.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

,HTOST ball players are bothered BY
IN the problem of what they viii do
49, when they are through with the big
leagues. This is a big problem. but |
solved mine when went across the great
international boundary line and found the
solution in Canada. Yes, Alberta. the
province next the Rockies. is the country
I have been looking for, and l expect TO
get an income there when / am through
with baseball greater than the game has
ever given me.
Il was natural for me to think. of
the Far West as offering the greatest
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
SENATORS TO PLAY TODAY.
Alexandria White sox Here to Play
mt Central League Park.

What promises to be a corxlng good
game is scheduled today. at Central
League Park. First and NJ Streets North.
east. between the strong Senators, OF
this city, and the White Sox. OF Alex.
andria.
The White Sox will use the following
lineup: V. Hicks, third base; L. Wells.
center field; Nails, right field; NJ. Hicks,
short stop; PeverilI, first base; Mccarthy.
second base, l. Williams, left field;
Jones, catcher. and Ittner. pitcher.
The Senators will probably use Downer
or Lem Owens pitching. with Miller and
Boland doing the honors behind the bat
Game at p. m. sharp with Morgan UNI
piring.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

booth, and three entrances will be used
now. so there is hardly chance for a
great deal of congestion. as the entrance
is large enough TO take care of the
crowds.
Nothing II known in regard TO the
coaching situation at Gallaudet- 1t was
learned last spring that efforts were be-
ing made tn sign Fritz Crafts again. but
Il is understood that Manager Patterson
has been unable TO come to an agree
ment with the former George Washing
ton star.
Moore Is Captain.
speed" Morre, the diminutlve leader
and quarter back OF the 1912 eleven, is
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
Sensational Half Back Of 1912
Yigilant Team as Frank
Gargan's Running
Mate.

georgetown University Is OF with a
rush in the football arena. Yesterday an
nouncement was made BY James A.
Walsh. graduate manager OF athletics al
the Hilltop. that the first call for candi-
dates had been issued. and that the mel.
had been ordered TO report not later than
September Is at the Hilltop field.
This. in itself. is enough to set the
hearts of the pIgskin chasers aiutter.
Another announcement which will be
greeted with cheers by the members Of
the Blue and Gray football squad is the
news that Ray Brown, the former
Rochester University star. and the lad
who PLAYED such wonderful football for
the Vigilants last season, may be ap-
pointed assistant field coach OF the
eleven, and II this is correct will more
than likely be placed in charge Of the
backfield men.
Brown "a Star.
Brown is one of the best offensive
backs seen in this locality for some little
time, and he is sure to prove a capa BILE
man for the Hilltop eleven.
Frank Gargan is expected in town some
time this week, when the Anal plans
for the approaching season on the grid
iron win be mapped out by the coaches
and the board of strategy.
Quite q few veterans will be on hand
September Is. as word has been received
that the members of last years team
have been ordered to report promptly.
Capt. Harry (''Nine Point'0 Costello viii
be among the first to arrive, while Sam
Foley, Tad Donnelly, Charles Bergin.
Calnan, Eddie Murry, Happy Heiskell.
and George Van Dyne will also be among
the first on the field.
The entrance to Georgetown Field has
been remodeled and the football fans will
see one Of the most up-to-date grid
irons in the country this fall In place
of the old gate, there will be ticket
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
Late western League. News.

Chicago. Ill. Ang sO.-President Norris
O'NeHl, of the Western League, has
signed Edward Woods. of Lincoln, Nebr.,
as an umpire. Manager Dale Gear. Of the
Topeka club, today announced the re-
call of Pitcher Mccullough and Infielder
SmIser. of the Grand Island NEBRASKA
State League) team. The Lincoln club
has Internationally released Outfielder
Mike Donovan, secured from the Central
League a month ago.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
Rough RIDER Win. 0 to S.

In a one-sided. but hard-fought game,
the Rough Riders defeated the newly or
ganized orioles. the score being to 3.
The timely hitting OF Cohen and Bipps,
for the winners, was the cause OF the
Orioles defeat. 49,.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

with, a big silver-tip towering over me
Unexpectedly, sent me flying back to camp
at home run" gait. In hunting bears
the hunter needs the most improved FIRE
arms. for bears are always dangerous l
am never found in the woods now with
out my Remington. Incidentally, I have
shot ten bears, including a grizzly, the
most feared animal of the North Ameri-
can continent, and l have only begun
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
Topeka Get. InneIder Koerner.

Topeka. Kans.. Aug. 5O.-The Topeka
baseball club today bought Koerner. first
baseman of the Wichita CWestern
League) team for the last five years.
Koerner is batting .503 at present. and Is
Western League.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
SOMETHING TO FIGHT FOR

Baltimore, Nd, Aug. 3o.-After
n lively hght, which lasted more
than eight hours, Cleveland.
Ohio, was chosen In which to
hold the next national eonven-
tIon OF the Cesko Amerfcka Sol
Oska Obec. n gymnastic society.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
LINwoRTH PLAYS SOLDIERS.
Local Club Lines Up Against Fort
Hunt Labor Day.

The fast Linworth A c. will journey
to Fort Hunt Labor Day, where il will
cross bats with the strong post team of
that fort Two games viii be played.
one at 10 o'clock and the other at 2:3G.
Manager johnson, of the Post team, will
have his best men on the field, as the
Linworth boys defeated his team last
Sunday in a fOurteen-inning contest.
Manager Smith, of the Linworth A. C.,
wishes the following players to report at
the clubhouse at 7:30 O'Clock Monday
morning: 0'Bryhim, Lawson. Luber,
Jones, Wood, Alden, Mccoy. Skidmore,
Stevens, Thomas, Havener, Goodwin.
and Wintermyer.
The Linworth A. c. would like to ar
range games with all the fast teams of
the District, Virginia, and Maryland. Ad-
dress r. ]. Smith, 4l4 f Street North
east.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
LINCOLN PLAYS APAcHEs.
Fast Local Clubs Clash ia EIIn,ina-
tion series.

tion series.
The game this morning which will be
played at Yigilant Park between the
Lincoln A. C. and Apache A c.. will
have a great deal OF bearing on the
independent championship. This is the
third game of the elimination series. and
should prove of great interest to the
fans Of both Northeast and Southeast
Washington.
The Lincolns won from the Rex last
Sunday, and IL they defeat the Indians
they Will have the right to battle with
the Vigilants for the local title. Both
teams will put their best lineup on the
field. and the winners will play the
Potomac League AlI-stars next Sunday
morning. The game starts promptly at
1890 with Joe Oliveri handling the indi-
Gator.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
From Baseball Msgazine)

circuits, no matter how he may be devoted
to the one great game as e sportsman,
who does not welcome the closing days of
the season with open arms. For by the
time the worlds series games have been
fought and won he is about ready for the
discard.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
WHAT IS THERE ABOUT SHOOTING
THAT MAKES BASEBALL STARS?
Diamond Experts Tell of Inspiration Gained from Hunt

The ban player good hunr G instinct and inclination. He good
because he lilies be be. Baseball
Labor baseball
athletic kind of and bunhs
CLYDE MILAN
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

TIME bal1-player Is good hunter By
instinct and inclination. He is a
good hunter, first, because he likes
II and second, because he needs to be.
Baseball is strenuous game, and the
player needs his vacation as well as any
body else As he is an athlete as well as
q laboring man. for ] consider baseball
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
New InneIder for BROOKLYN.

Fond du Lac. Wis, Aug. 30-Jack
Sheehan, infielder of the Fond du Lac
club. of the Observation-Disclosures League,
has been sold to the Brooklyn Nationals.
Sheehan halls from Chicago and has
played with several semi-professional
teams in that city.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

vEAN GRECO i. one GI.be great
es let-handed Ptehen N the game.
Eseybody knows thst but no,
everyone knows that he Is also one
Of The most accessfd amateur hunt
ers who ever handled a gun. Read
hn own sory Of life in dc wider
ness Of upper Canada
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

There may be better sport than one can
get on the shores of Reelfoot Lake,
though doubt it. But there are no bet
ter hosts than Cantillon and no finer hunt
ing companions than mine on this little
jaunt into the mountains of Tennessee.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

Manager Jack Dunn. of the Baltimore
Orioles followed Umpire Hart TO his
dressing room after a recent game to
give him roast and drew an indefinite
suspension for il.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

CLYDE MIL AN. the famous
Washington suthelder. Milan is NOT
only the greatest base s,ealz in the
game. but he IS also an enthusiastic
hunter IN the of season. In the
following sso,y be relates some Of his
exPeienoes N bis native s,sse md N
Texs.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

ED. WALSH Is too well Known 10
our r-adeu TO need any inhoduc6on.
HIS record on the diamond has
stamped hm as one Of The really
great pitehezs Of the age. Since the
days when be worked m The mines,
with no prospects n He 50 fn Is he
knew. be has always taken . kee.
enjoyment m hun6ng. Is vii appear
from his following remarks on the
subject
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

The following EttIe skssrh Is By that
eminent tbssebslplsyer. TYCOB
We believe no otha introduction Is
necessary, for il there j. anyone in
the public view befer Known than
The Georgia star. we have seen no
evidence Of Il Ty has Lately taken
q Gttie hunting 1ip into the mount
ans ofKentncky and Tennesee. and
has few words 10 say On the ex-
cursion which win be Of interest 10
his many admirers.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

some time of taking a trip into Okla
homa, where Walter Johnson is thinking
about going after bears. | am not so
anxious to meet a bear myself, but l
would fike to see the country.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
DuEdaIe Signs Pitcher Toner.

Seattle, Aug. 3O.-"Red" Toner. the
pitcher recently released by Victoria. was
signed by President Dugdale last night
and is on his way to Vancouver to assist
in stopping the rush of the Portland
Beavers.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

Pitcher Gilbert Goes TO Denver.
Terre Haute. Ind, Aug. 30.-Rufus Gil
bert, a left-handed pitcher. turned over
to Terre Haute by the Cubs, was sold to
Denver for immediate delivery.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

WALTER JOHNSON the famous
Washington star. IS not only the
greatest Of living pitchers and the
speediest twnier who ever threw a
baseball he Is also an amsheur
hunter Of no mean ability and
spends much Of his leisure tune in
the chase.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31
WHITE IS FAvoRITE.
Moran and PaIzer to Select Referee
from Three Competent officials.

New York. Aug. 3O.-Frank Moran and
Al PaIzer. heavy-weights, stopped quib-
bling over the selection of a referee for
their bout here Wednesday night. A
slate Of three names was made up by
the rival managers OF men who would be
suitable as referees. These men are
Billy Joh. Billy Roche, and Charley
White. Final selection OF a referee will
be made from that list, with the chances
favoring White.
The Washington herald., 1913-08-31

~Of late years I have resided Ia Kan
sas, and while it may not offer so much
in the nature of unusual opportunity as
California and Idaho, am not going to
run down my native state by any means.
/ have found that the old Wheat State
with its hocks of wild doves, occasional
prairie chickens and liberal sprinkling
of quail offers all that could be wished
in the way of good shots"
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-07
Death Of a Pioneer.

Mrs Mary Ann Lawcock, aged 72
years, died Tuesday, at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. G.. F. Friegel in this
city, after a short Illness Mary Bulle-
more was born in England in 1S4t,
coming to New York when fifteen years
of age. She married Thomas Lawcock
just prior to the civil war and after the
war they came to Venice township,
cleared farm and lived on it ntil
twenty.four years ago when they NOV
ed to Corunna where Mr.. Lawcock
died nine years ago. Mrs. Lawcock
remained at her home in Corunna until
compelled by lack of strength few
months ago to continue the care of her
home, coming then to the home Of her
daughter.
Mrs. Lawcock was devout member
of the Corunna Methodist church and a
patriotic member of the w. R. G. She
is survived by the following children
Alfred. Of Gaines; James of Emerson,
Alberta; Mrs. Julia Luchenbill, OF
Venice; Thomas, of Corunna; Mrs.
Friegel, of Owosso; Mrs. Dora Babing
ton, of Owosso and Herman of Flint
The funeral was held from the Jen.
nings chapel in Corunns Thursday
afternoon. Rev. G. E. Doty officiating
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-07
Death Of Martin e. Miller.

Martin E. Miller, aged "a years, died,
Friday, at his home on East King street
in this city, haying been in failing
health for many months.
Mr.. Miller was born in New York,
coming to Michigan when child, liv-
ing in Lenawee and Livingston coun-
ties until twenty.four years ago. when
he came to Owosso. While living in
Livingston county he was active in
public affairs, serving in several town.
ship offices. He was good citizen and
leaves many friends to mourn his loss.
In 1850 he married Miss Lucinda Van
Camp, who, with four children, survive
The children are E. M. Miller, Mrs.
Wellington Ege and Mrs. Flora Dun
ham of Owosso, and w. B. Miller OF
Toledo, Ohio.
The funeral was held Monday at the
house, Rev. J. G. York officiating.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-07
Sixth Anniversary.

The regular meeting of the Shiawas.
see Chapter of the d. A. r. was held
Wednesday with Mrs. Winona Waters
and Miss Lena Gregory at their home,
East Oliver street. 1t being six years
since the organization of the society, an
especially fine and interesting program
was rendered. Among the principal
features of the same were papers pre-.
pared by the hostesses. Mrs. Waters
gave full account of the meeting of
the recent state conference in Port
Huron, and Miss Gregory read a paper
on EARLY Detroit" In connection with
her paper che read personal reminis-
cences written by her great grandfather
DR.. Joseph Bagg.
Following the program social hour
was enjoyed and dainty refreshments
were served.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-07
Preparing For The Stock Show.

Preliminaries of the International
Live Stock Exposition at Chicago, Nov
20 to Dec. 6, have been completed,
entries are being tabulated and the
groundwork laid for the best display of
food animals and draft horses ever con.
gregated in America or elsewhere.
Entries largelv outnumber those of pre-
yious years and the galaxy of pure bred
and, fat live stock to be assembled may
never meet in the competitive arena
again.
Construction gangs are busy increas-
ing show facilities, buildings are being
enlarged or altered to accommodate the
expansion of the exposition and nm
surpassed accommodation will be fur
nisbed both exhibitors and spectators.
In consequence ofimpending shortage
OF beef, pork and mutton, producers all
over the United States and Canada are
devising ways and means to expand
production and on this account unusual
interest is being taken in the 1918 ex-
position. The imperative lesson of
economy in production will be taught
forcibly and effectively, by the men
who are now engaged in adapting tn cir
methods to changing conditions. New
feeding and breeding problems will be
presented in the stage Of at least partial
sol ution at this gathering
The 1918 international Live Stock
Exposition at Chicago will be 30 dis
similar from previous events Of the
same nature that both those seeking
instruction and diversion will be well
rewarded by attending.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1913-11-07
Death of n. s johnson.

Henry 8. johnson, aged rs years,
died at his home in Bennington, Fri.
day, after an illness of several weeks.
Deceased was born in Livingston coun
ty, Oct. 8, 1885, coming to Venice town.
ship, Shiawassee county, when two
years of age, where he resided until
nine years ago, when he moved to Ben.
nington. He has been actite in all
good work and was highly regarded by
a wide circle of friends.
In 1858 he married Miss Adaline
Holt who survives him. He is also
survived by one daughter, Mrs. Jessie
Phelps, of Los Angeles, Calf, one son
Fred D., of Bennington. two brothers
Hiram of Washington. D. c., and Reu
ben Of Forks, Idaho, and two sisters
Mrs. Mary Martin of Spokane, Wash
and Mrs. Lucy Wright of Owosso.
The funeral was held Sunday at the
at the home, Rev. Benson of Davids
burg, officiating.