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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07
TALES OF THE DIAMOND
Humorous and Otherwise.
By Billy Evans.

Things certainly broke badly al New
York for Manager Harry Wolverton last
year. The break i'm luck always seemed
to be against him. and usually on GER
tain break i'm luck hinged many game.
/ relate little incident that happened on
the Highlanders' grounds last year to IL
lustrate just what l mean.
The New York club had just returned
home from very disastrous trip through
the west. winning four or five games out
of something like twenty. The last seven
or eight games prior to the return to
Gotham had been successive defeats Nat
urally. Manager Wolverton wasn't i'm a
very genial mood when his team came OF:
the field to open long series al home.
Likewise, there wasn't a very large crowd
on hand to greet his athletes.
In the very first inning of the game,
Ray Fisher. who was pitching for the
Highlanders. covered first on a play. but
missed the bag OF course Jack Egan,
who was working the bases. had to call
him safe. Had Fisher touched the bag
the runner would have been out. AS is
always fitting and proper, Mr. Fisher
sought to blame his missing the bag on
the umpire. ~Egan refused to shoulder the
burden. and chased Mr.. Fisher to the
clubhouse.
At this stage of the game Manager
Wolverton butted in on the argument.
He related how all the umpires had been
abusing the Highlanders and said some
rather uhcomplimentary things about the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07
BY J. ED GRILLO.

Bresnahans signing with the Chicago
Cubs must have proven disappointment
to both the Pittsburgh and Gin
cinnati clubs. which seemed anX-
ious to secure the services of the
big catcher. 1t was believed that
either Dreyfuss or Hermann would
60 fudInV IsAo sousIsysId sul ueA.S al
the average ball player, and for this
reason Murphy was not figured as having
much of a chance to land the Cardinal s
former manager. But il seems to have
been cut and dried before the compromise
of the st. Louis contract ever took place
for Bresnahan to join the Cubs. Johnny
Evers no doubt made it possible for the
| Cubs to secure Roger. The acquisition of
Bresnahan gives the Cubs the two best
catchers i'm the old league. Archer is
conceded to be the neatest performer be-
hind the bat in the game today, and
Bresnahan will show that he has not for
gotten how.
1t should be dawning on some of those
who have been charging that the Cubs
Will finish in the second division next sea-
son that Evers team is very apt to be
prominent in the race. II he can be for
tunate enough to find a man who can
come anywhere near to filing Joe Tink-
er 8 ShOeS at snort the CUBS VIII be heard
from in the campaign in 1913.
Griffith never lets an opportunity to try
out young ball player slip through his
finger. When his team goes into train
ing i'm March he will have five or six
sandlotters in his squad. Some of these
may never have seen a major league
team and have had absolutely no minor
league experience. 1t is nevertheless well
worth the time and expense to look ma
teria of this kind over There is, of
course. but a small chance of such green
recruits holding their own i'm fast COM
pany, but even the remote chance is
worth trying for. The value of good ball
players is increasing with every year and
the supply is surely not keeping apace.
Competition for playing material is great
er now than it has ever been, SO that no
opportunity should ever be overlooked
which may mean the addition of a prom
Using youngster to team.
Though Johnny King did not show up
well last season when he managed the
Boston Nationals, he is very much i'm de-
mand right now. Boston does not intend
to retain the Cubs former star catcher
and has given the Cincinnati club per-
mission to negotiate with him. Tinker.
who until 1911 was a teammate of
Kings is decidedly anxious to secure
him for the Reds. Having let out Larry
Mclean the Cincinnati aggregation is
short a seasoned catcher. and Tinker fig
ures that Killing is the one man availa BILE
who could fill the gap. 1t is said that
Tinker has offered King a four-thou-
sand OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES contract which,
however, has as yet not been accepted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07
CUBS LAND BRESNAHAN.
Former Manager of Cardinals to
PLAY in Chicago.

CHICAGO, January Roger Bresna-
han. One-time Giant catcher. and for the
past two seasons manager of the st. Louis
Cardinals. is Cub, and will team it with
Jim Archer in the West Side catching
department during the coming year, and
perhaps for a longer period. This an
nOuncement was made yesterday by Presi-
dent Charles Murphy of the Cubs. 1t
was also stated that Mordecai Brown
ex-Cub flinging star. had accepted the
terms offered by Cincinnati.
The signing of the contract Is the only
Formally that stands between Bresnahan
and the Chicago club. This is a minor
detail. however. as Bresnahan has ac-
cepted verbally. this being done yesterday
when he called the Cub president from
ST. Louis via the long distance. He said
the miX-up with the ST. Louis owner who
fired" him from five-year contract re-
Gently had been settled.
Murphy says he will mail a contract to
Bresnahan today. 1t will be for a period
of three years. for a salary which Murphy
does not publish >because he believes it
will cause dissatisfaction among other
members of the team, presumably Jim
Archer, who insists on demanding a con-
tract for $4,000 next season.
The landing of BreSnafan by the Cubs
brings an end to the three-cornered
scramble for his services in which Pitts
burgh and Cincinnati were pitted against
the Chicago club At various times it
has been reported that Pittsburgh had
made a big offer that meant Bresnahan
was sure to go there, but apparently
Murphy had the right "hurch" when, be-
fore departing for Florida recently. he
stated with more or less certainty that
the catcher would be certain to accept.
Murphy expects Bresnahan to be one
of the links in the rebuilding of q cham
pionship team.
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K|L[SSMALL TRACKS
Baltimore County Racing Com
mission Wants Pari-MutuelS.
BLOW TO HALF-MILERS
Affects Driving Park, Electric Park
and Prospect Park, Near
Baltimore.

BALTIMORE, Nd. January T.-After
having given full consideration to the
views of the representatives of half mile
tracks. the Baltimore county race com
mission announced yesterday that it had
decided not to amend or change the rule
it passed June 22, 1912, follows:
after December ~ 1912. no betting
shall be permitted on horse races on any
race track in Baltimore county except
under the pari-mutuel system, either WIN
or without machines.
The following rule was passed yester-
day:
1.-THE commission deducted by the rae
ing association under said Tari-mutuel
betting system shall be on half-mile
tracks conducting meetings of not over
six days in duration, not to exceed II per
cent and in all other cases not to exceed
) per cent of the gross amount handed,
The easons for the commission ue-
cisionS are given as follows:
81 The system of bOokmakinG on race
courses has been one OF the greatest
causes of the frauds which from time to
time have injured the good name of horse
racing, and interfered with its establish
ment on sure and permanent basis
Almost everywhere where those interest
ed i'm racing have persisted in MAINTAIN
ing the system of bookmaking racing mas
been stopped by legislative enactment
80 BOokmaking as practlced IN baltl-
more county has resulted in an indirect
tax of from % to 60 per cent of the
money bet being levied on the public.
and the racing associations have. under
this system. obtained the greatest sum
possible for the privilege of selling pools,
without regard to fairness to the public;
80; While the pari-mutuel system VIII
not yield the same financial returns 10
small tracks in the immediate future, as
the present system under which the rae
ing associations sell the privilege to a
boOkmaker this system of betting is the
one which has most generally stood the
test of public confidence and public opin-
ion all over the world. and will yield as
much to racing associations as they 1alrlE
have a right to receive.
The above decision was a stunning blow
to the owners of the half-mile tracks,
who had hoped that their meetings this
wear could be conducted under the old
system of betting, and they believe it
will be the death knell to racing over the
smaller ovals in Baltimore county. Under
the par:-mutuel style of betting the half
milers can't figure how they can conduct
their meetings on the same scale as in
the past Especially the harness branch of
the sport which creates but little specu-
lation, and are of the opinion that they
might Just as well close their gates or
conduct their meetings at big financial
loss Those interested in the half-mile
circles were not ready to state what &C
ton they would take but it was limited
that they would probably take their trou-
bles to court.
The tracks affected by the ruling are
the Gentlemen's Driving Park, Electric
Park, Prospect Park and Timonium.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07
SEEK TRI-STATE FRANCHISE.
Movement Started to Include Will.
Transport in Carpenters League.

WILLIAMSBURG, Pa. January IA
movement to place Williamsport in the
Tri-State League again was started here
yesterday by base ball enthusiasts, head
ed by Tom Gray. who was secretary of
the Williamsport Base Ball Association
during the years the "Millionares' were
the big drawing card on the Tri-State cir
cult.
Subscription papers are being circulated
for the purpose of raising funds neces-
sary to rebuild the grandstand and fence
at Athletic Park, the former having been
destroyed by fire in 1909. About $4,000 is
needed and if this can be secured by vol
untary subscription ii is understood some
of the old directors and other wealthy
men are willing to go into an organiza-
ton that will assure Williamsport a
strong team.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07
FRANK GOTCH AGREES
T0TAKE ON zBYSzKO
Saws Polish Marvel Must De-
feat All Opponents Before
He Goes Out of Retirement.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. January Z.
Frank Gotch. champion wrestler, is likely
to come out of retirement before many
weeks. Gotch gave up the heavyweight
championship because there was nc
worthy opponent to contest his honors.
The combined lure of fame and money
has caused the big farmer to banker fol
one more bout. Gotch has finally decided
that he will meet Zybszko the last week
in April provided the giant Pole in the
meantime disposes of all the other big fel.
lows who have been bowling for chance
at Gotch even since the latter sought Sc
clusion.
If the championship bout between Gotcl
and ZbysZko materializes it is likely to
be held in this city. A syndicate of local
sporting men has made all arrane ements
for a purse of $4,000 for the battle. II
the contest is held here it will probably
be staged in the open, if possible. on Me-
mortal day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07
SWEDEN SENDS MEDALS.
American Olympic Committee
Honored by Presents.

NEW YORK. January flames E.
Sullivan. United States commissioner to
the Olympic games at Stockholm, and
tire members of the American Olympic
committee who attended the games last
july received yesterday medals Of honor
from the King of Sweden. Each man
received diploma we'll as the medal
with notification that this was done at
the desire of King Gustav V.
The presentation was made through
the Swedish legation at Washington, the
following letter signed by c. Bonde, sec
rotary of the legation. accompanying the
medals: Since 1t has pleased his majesty
the King of Sweden to confer upon you
his medal commemorative of the V.
Olympiad in Stockholm, 1912. ! beg to
transmit TO YOU said medal and di-
ploma.'
Those honored by the King of Sweden
We're James +. Sullivan. Col. Robert NJ.
Thompson. Barlow S. Weeks, Gustavus
r. Kirby, Joseph B. Maccabe Everett c.
Brown and Matthew +. Halpin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07
nERTINENI @lG1ENT
KsHappenin&$S

With Killing and Mordecai Brown on the
Cincinnati team Tinker will have a bat
terry which few years ago was con-
sidered invaluable
There was an unusually large number
of major league managers who lost their
jobs last year. This year may see p
repetition of number of men in charge
of teams making failures. There are
bound to be disapl ointments. for there
always will be second division as the
result of a race. and those clubs that fin
ish among the last four usually reflect
discredit on their manager
Evers and Higgins are not going TO
have an easy time of il if they happen
to make a failure of their regimes. There
are lot of folks in Chicago who were
and are still for Frank Chance. There
is going to be a strong feeling against
Evers unless he can keep his team in
the race. What is true of Chicago is
true of st. Louis. SO far as Huggins is
concerned.
Bresnahan was popular and the indi-
vidual who takes his place must deliver
or be condemned.
Frank Farrell is almost compelled to
sign Frank Chance when they have their
conference i'm Chicago today. The fact
that the press of New York has made SD
much over the Deal which gave Farrell
the right to negotiate with Chance would
make it rather unpleasant il he allowed
the salary question to stand between him
and the peerless leader. Base ball fans
are peculiar lot. Even if Chance should
demand an eXorDtant figure the New
York public would hardly think Farrell
justified in turning 1t down. They see in
Chance the one hope for winning team
on the hilltop, and not to get him, after
all the boasting that has been done. would
have the effect of making the patrons of
the game decidedly sore. There is, or
course. little danger of the deal not GO
ing through. Chance is not taking the trip
from the coast to Chicago for his health.
He must have some assurance of doing
business and Farrell no doubt is also
anxious to have the matter settled.
OF course. there are some who do not
consider McCartys claim to a champion
ship amounting to anything. They con-
tend that Johnson must first be defeated
to make another heavy weight supreme
Technically. Johnson is champion. 80
far the good of boxing is concerned
and ii is apparent that some effort is be-
ing made to elevate its surroundings
the less heard in regard to Johnson the
better.
He hasn't the slightest claim on sport
for the slightest recognition. His Of
fenses against decency have been so fla
grant that he can be overlooked i'm any
ing
McCarty, through the attempt of TN
Gle Tom" Carey of Los Angeles to rig
up a new ideal and new standard. is
now eligible to he challenged. Very likely
he will be challenged freely and often
but through it all there will be a vein Of
something higher than can possibly bs
Struck in dealing with anything which
pertains to Johnson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07
PALZER TO QUIT O'ROURKE.

According TO Geographic dispatches
from Los Angeles, it looks as if Al Palzer
Is going to break away from Tom
O'Rourke again. Palzer is disheartened
over his defeat by Luther McCarty and
has left California for his home in Iowa.
where he was expected to arrive yester-
day. Before leaving the coast Palzer. it
is said, told friend that ORourkes bad
coaching was responsible for his losing
the fight and he almost admitted that he
intended to quit O'Rourke. Rumor has il
that Palzer intends to have his bcyhood
friend. I'D Rossley. look after his affairs
in the future. Rossley accompanied Pal
ger on his trip from Los Angeles to his
home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07
BOWLING BATTLES.
Tonight's Schedule.
DUCKPINS.

Commercial Lcague-Havenner Baking Company
vs. Washington Tobacco Company Palace alleys
Fat Men alleys.
District League-Royals VS.. Arlingtons. Roya
alleys.
Aracde Lcague-G r. o. VS.. Arcade Market.
Arcade alleys.
Departmental League-Census VS.. Bureau Cap
itol Hill alleys.
InterdenOmnational Westminster vs.
Bethany. Sixth st. Marks, Fifth Ken
dali. Palace alleys.
Y. NJ. c. A. League-Ontarios VS.. Chautauquas,
=. NJ. c. A. alleys.
Northeast League-Capitols Atlantics, North
east alleys.
Southern Railway Congratulations VS.. Traffic,
Casino alleys.
Casino alleys.
Southwestern League C:rands VS.. Eastcrns
Southwest alleys.
Terminal r. X. y. NJ. &. A. League-Auditors
VS. Car Department, Union Station alleys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07

staff i'm general and Mr.. Egan In par
ticular that caused him to be shunted to
the clubhouse along with Mr.. Fisher.
Egan didn't handle Wolverton with kid
gloves as he doled out the sentence for
the New York manager remarked as he
was leaving the field:
you're a tough guy, I suppose: think
you're a world beaten because you trim.
med a couple of fellows up i'm the Ameri.
can Association.
We'll. / am open to challenges" re.
sponded Egan. with a smile
Don't think l value this job so highly
that l wouldn't take punch at you," re-
piled Wolverton.
Well said Egan. with chuckle. ..if
you're no better fighter than manager.
then I'm the champion middleweight Of
the world
Thereupon the game proceeded. al
though Manager Harry kept mutterine
things all the way to the clubhouse.
Copyright. 1913. BY W. G. Exansl
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07
Washington Club Makes One Change on Board Of Directors 0er Spo
BAD COLD TIES UP
PRESIDENT JOHNSON

CHICAGO, January s.-Further
pOstpOnement Of the meeting Of
the national base ball cOmmis-
sion at Cincinnati will probably
he necessary today ms the result
Of the continued illness of Presi-
dent Ban johnson of the Ameri-
can League. Mr.. johnson was
still confined to his bed today
with n hard cold, according to
Mrs. johnson. who said that he
would probably he unable to leave
the house for ut least two more
days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07
U. s. LEAGUE INCORPORATED.
The capitalization of the Organize
ton Is SI25.OOO

TRENTON, y. j., January THE
nited States League of Professional
Base Ball Clubs. which is to operate i'm
this and other countries. according to the
,harter, was incorporated at Trenton yes
terday The capitalization is $4,000.
The incorporators named are William
Whitman, ST.. of Reading, Pa; Hugh Nc
Kinnon of Bridgeport. Conn, and ii. NJ
Ryan of Trenton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07
HENRIKSEN SIGNS WITH sox.

BOSTON. January THE only "hold-
out" developed. so far among the men,
bers of the worlds champion Red Sox
disappeared yesterday when Olaf Hem
riksen, the diminutive pinch hitter, sign
ed a contract for next year
Henriksen's two-bagger i'm the final
game with the New York Giants in the
worlds series last fall was one of tho
deciding factors in giving the world s
base ball championship to the Boston
American League club,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07
TENPINS.

Indiv itluaI tournament-Rodrck, HarwoOd and
Brown. Palace alleys.
Departmental League = Navy VS.. Agriculture,
Palace alleys.
Colonial League KnickerbockeIs VS.. Pioneers
Palace alleys.
Washington Railway League-Track and Road
way VS.. Columbia, Association alleys.
Patent Examiners League-Engineers VS.. In
reference, Arcade alleys.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07

With Killing and Mordeca Brown on the
Cincinnati team Tinker will have "A bat
terry which "A few years ago was con-
sidered inyalua Bile
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07

The operation on John Henry's knee
took place yesterday morning, and for
the next ten days the big catcher will
be confined to bed at Georgetown Uni
versity Hospital with his knee in cast.
The operation required but few min
utes. Henry viewed it while smoking a
cigar. cOcoaine having been used to
deaden the pain. He is expected to be
out and about in about two weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-01-07

The latest addition to the Nationals
pitching staff is left-hander, who halls
from Horning. n. V and whose name.
Griffith says, is Austin. 1t is limited that
Austin is d college pitcher who wants
a chance to show in fast company. but
his real name is withheld. so that in the
event of his failing he will not impair
his standing in college base ball
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-19
IIEI.p A c1nI

a strong appeal to women OF wealth
and education to aid In the great up
lift work that is going on is being
voiced in addresses throughout the ma
ton by Miss Jessie Wilson. the daugh-
ter of the President, who spoke here
last week at the national convention Of
the Young Women's Christian Associ-
alton Her suggestion Is that such
women should select a poor but worthy
girl and educate her along practical
lines of service to women Generally.
a thousand dollars expended for such
purpose would secure better results
than If given to some large nstitu-
ton. It would be direct, personal
outlay. and the bened; obtained and
the good done would be visible. 1t
would be a tremendous satisfaction
10 woman OF means to educate such
girl and afterward behold her out
in the world helping other people to
better. happier lives.
The Ohio State journal is right in
declaring that at is strange there is
not moro employment OF wealth in
this direction: in putting 1T right to
work on clear and definite purpose
and seeing tho results working OUT
There is in such an instance devo-
tion OF wealth to individual life to
uplifting and strengthening another
an achievement Of the highest good
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-19

to ilnd the speeches dull and uninter-
esting. or has any other reason for
leaving early. can he not be uuseifsh
enough to take seat from whence
his exit will not resemble a stampcdc?
Noise disturbs the speaker. 1t
hinders every other person in the
group from his full pleasure. 1t ia in
carnate selhshness. Is it possible that
men are so dazzled by tho millions
they arc to make by cooperation that
they cannot see its very symbol In
their midst? The ability to get the
other fellows point of view. to work
in harmony with him. to understand
how YOU and he stand or fall together.
makes up the principles of united action
1t will not do to leave things TO tho
ushcrs. They might have oiled the
doors. but there Is no oil for human
hearts. Tho spirit OF cooperation
means unselfishncss. That has to he
in man. If it is. he remembers the
comfort and happiness of his fellows
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-04-19
"MoE,nn's ncnsnn.."

CAnswcr to Shade OF Our Great
Grandmother" in Issue of April l6.)
Dear Grandmother shade, you are
shocked, you say.
At the state OF things which exist
to-day.
You say women used to sit and spin.
While now they seem trying TO GUST
NO. Grandmother. dear: you arc all at
sea
We arc trying to make this the Home
of the Free
Indeed and in truth. and woman's share
Not what men think she ought to bear.
A "womans Home is her throne" it's
But Grandmother. dear, what is she to
When in lofts and in alleys her sisters
And Nsen--and Men only-her status
define?
Machines do our spinning and weaving
to-day.
We cannot hide from the world away.
We bear and we raise our girls and
boys,
But when they are done with their
childhood toys
Shall we meekly say, 81 have done my
share,
With what comes to them now j have
no care?
No. the Mother who bears has the
greatest right
To shield her child from Greed and
Might.
Mems care has been small for "the
empty hand
SO were trying to wrest the ballot
brand"
And to say for ourselves what the laws
shall be
That govern Our Girls in the Land of
the Free.
You say you fear that when next you
Wen be spinning the world upon our
thumb
IL that's all your worry, do not linger-
You turned Create Grandfather round
your finger.
Waverly, Va. NJ. +. BULLOCK.