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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20

once asked the same question of the
great Mordecai Brown. He averred
that the point was covered in the
rule book ! handed him the book
and asked him to kindly show me
where il was. He looked and looked.
but never found il, and had to give
up the case except to remark that
he knew well enough it was a balk
all right, and so it is everywhere CON
strued.
BY the way. it is worth noting that
balk does not entitle the batter ever
to his base, but only such runners as
are already on base With no runner
on a pitcher may make all the balks
he likes and nothing will happen
It is perfectly possible, though, for a
pitcher to have a very puzZling way
of throwing either to home or to a
base without one being able to tell for
certain just where he ~ going to
throw, and that without committing a
balk. This Is easier for left handed
men than for right handlers, but
have seen the latter kind who could
so twist and distOrt their bodies at
the waist, after starting a seeming de-
livery to the plate. that they were able
to completely fool the first base run
ner into starting for second and who
then succeeded In wrenching their left
foot around so as to thrust IT straight
out toward first base after all and to
squarely face that sack before COM
PEELED to turn the ball loose In a ease
like this the pitcher has gone through b,
seemingly, with the motion so far to-
ward a plate delivery that the runner
has not thought it possible for him to
change and get it to first base in
stead. Yet the pitcher has succeeded
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20

this is true, "all right, all right" it
has always puzzled me immensely
why they don't go on and include here
another way of violating good pitch
ing manners that umpires will every
where be shocked over, but which is
not stated in the rule book anywhere.
Itis this: If you get in the pitchers
box without the ball in your posses
sion you are committing a balk by
that mere fact alone, and whether
you NAVE ANY motion to pitch" or
not.
I ONCE asked the lamented Harry
Pulliam, then president of the
National League, how he could con-
strue this a balk when there was
nothing specific in the rule book
about it, and he replied that he sim
ply construed such an act as PRIMA
FACIE evidence of an intention to
commit a balk. l regret to have to
say that in my opinion this is no
answer at all, for the simple reason
that no pitcher ever has an INTEN-
TION Of committing a balk.
Just to hear what he would say, I
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
Mack and McGraw Will Set New
Record if They Land This Year

John McCraw heading
peunan
nobody baseball
the fol he
Chance managing
Cubs
to a an
n in
1905 then back 1911 and 1912 Ma
landed
grabbed il
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20

in doing that very thing, and has con-
formed to the requirements of a throw
to first base as we'll To do this he
has had to so retard the final move
ments of his arm swing as to give
himself time to step out toward first
and to face it, and still have force
and accuracy enough in the throw to
get it there speedily; il is a very diff
cult thing TO do But it can be done,
and that quite legitimately.
To Be Continued Next Sunday.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20

REGINA. SASK., July 19.-An option
was secured by a representative Of the
Detroit American League club yester-
day on Outielders Williams and Smith
OF Regina a part Of the consideration,
which is said 10 be 50 900, was paid i'm
mediately and the remainder will be
paid when the two players report TO De-
troit al the end Of the local season.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
TRoTT AND KETcHELL MATCH,
This is a story Of a young man
who literally would rather play
baseball than eat.

CHICAGO, July 19.-Sammy TrotL
of Columbus, Ohio, was matched yes
terday to fight Steve Ketchell in Win
nipeg, Manitoba, August 16. The
fight IS to be twelve rounds, the men
to weight 1873 pounds at o'clock. An
effort Will be made to arrange a
match between the winner and Ad
Wolgast.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20

That Is the output of Budweiser.
The Anheuser Busch main plant and
branches give employment to $500 people.
The main plant covers LAP acres, equal to
20 city blocks. There are ITO separate
buildings "a city In themselves.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
CROSS AND BALDWIN MATCHED.

Los ANGELES, CAL, July 10
Leach Cross. the New York dentist
pugilist and Matty Baldwin, Of Bos-
ton. have been matched to box twenty
rounds at the Vernon arena July 20.
Baldwin. who is now In Boston is eX-
pected to leave Immediately for the
coast
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
AND AGAIN GOES BACK

CLEVELAND. OHIO, July 19.-The
Cleveland American League club yes
terday released Catcher Grover Land to
the Toledo American Association team.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
DETROIT RECALLS eAuMAN.

DETROIT MICH. July 19.-Hugh
Jennings has recalled Third Baseman
Bauman from Providence and expects to
use him regularly with the Tigers.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20

Hundreds of visitors every day go through
with guides to inspect this immaculate in
stitution.
One cannot see il without the conVic-
ton that quality Is an Anheuser Busch
rule.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20

NOW section Z of the balk rule saws
that he has also committed a
FAUX PAS tF'rench for foxy pass
that didn't pan out right whenever
he makes any motion to pitch while
standing in his position without hav-
ing the ball in his possession. While
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
To Be Continued Next Sunday.
YANks suY HELENA PITCHER.

HELENA, MONT, July 19-Manager
Shea, Of the Helena baseball club Of the
Union Association. announced yester-
day the sale Of Pitcher John Cooney to
the New York Americans.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-07-20
RrickIeY Football Hero.

teams which finished the season IN
defeated but their opponents were
not in Harvard's class Harvard $
1912 eleven was one of the best com
biuations ever produced at Cam
bridge II was an all-round team,
eXcelling its opponents in every de-
partment of the game, whether punt
ing, drop and place kicking, end run
ming or line plunging.
At the same time there was one
individual on the eleven VINO deserves
TO be immortalized in Harvard's foo'-
ball history. This was Charles Brick
ley, who. although only a sophomore,
shone with the brilliancy of Coy or
a Poe.
Evening journal., 1913-03-11
REA ON THE
EXTRA CREW LAW
Says Expenses Of the P.B. 6
W. We're Increased
by it

Samuel Rea, president Of the Phil
adelphia, Baltimore and Washington
Railroad, says in the annual report
Of that corporation that transporta-
tion expenses we're increased by the
greater cost OF fuel and the additional
outlay made necessary by the opera
tion of the extra-crew laws Of Penn
sylvania and Maryland
The total operating revenue for the
year amounted TO S20,2S0.O42, an in
crease Of S1,365,79S compared with
the previous year. This increase was
chiefly in freight and passenger traf-
fic. Freight revenue shows an in
crease Of SS41 ,974, the greater part Of
which is merchandise traffic, and pas
senger revenue increased sSSl4S4,
principally in local and special ex-
cursion traffic Operating expenses
increased S1.665,274. due to greater
outlays in maintenance OF way and
structures for rails, ties and track
material and the replacement Of Bush
River and Gunpowder River bridges,
in maintenance Of equipment on ac-
count Of repairs 10 rolling stock and
increased charges for depreciation OF
equipment.
Evening journal., 1913-03-11
JOHN WOULD
PAY DAMAGES
FOR AUTO MISHAP

According TO the Local News. Of
West Chester. Pa, yesterday. the case
Of Nicholas John, OF this city, owner
Of the Savoy Theatre, under bail at
present for the death Of Joseph 4.
Rhoads who was run over by Mr..
Johns automobile in West Chester,
some time ago, the case may be set-
tied The Local News printed the
following story;
1T is said upon the authority OF
an attorney interested In the matter
that Nicholas John, the Wilmington
Del, theatre owner. who Is under bail
for causing the death of Joseph 4
Rhoads OF this place some time ago
when the latter was struck by Johns
automobile on East Gay street. may
not have 20 answer I'm court. as tn,
case will he amicably settled within
short time. a movement havnf
been under way some time with that
object in view.
mfr. John is at present under
heavy bail to answer for the death
Of the groceryman in Criminal Court
but efforts weor commenced immedi.
ately after the accident 10 settle IN,
matter and Il is now said a decision
has been reached by which the mo-
torist will pay a considerable sun
and the case be taken of the list fol
trial The members of the family o
Rhoads have been favorable TO set
tlemcnt over since the accident, anC
Il is believed a basis has beeu agreed
upon so this may be done and the
charge dropped"
Evening journal., 1913-03-11
DYNAMITE MENACEs sHIPs.
Mreckers Clearing Baltimore Harbor
While Inquiry Continues.

BALTIMORE. March 11.--Super-
vised by United States army engineer
officers the work OF clearing away
the wreckage Of the dynamite steam
ship Alum Chine, which blew up in
the lower harbor last Friday with
heavy loss of life, was started yes
terday. The hulk Of the wrecked
vessel lies about - feet below the
surface and slightly southwark OF the
main opposite Quarantine station
More menacing than the wrecked
ship is the uneXploded dynamite, sew
erai hundred cases OF which arc be
iieved to have gone down. packed
aboard the freight cars on tho at
tendant barge Whether or not the
cars were shattered is problematicsl,
hut the engineers arc inclined to be-
lieve that the greater part Of the GOO
cases of the explosive on the barge
are intact at the bottom OF the har-
Dor.
state and Federal investigations
into the disaster also were continued
today
Evening journal., 1913-03-11

headaches. and the various other dis
orders Of the stomach, liver and
bowels nothing is more suitable than
this mild laXative-tonic, Or. Cald-
wells Syrup Pepsin
Two generations of people arc using
il today. and thousands Of families
keep It constantly in the house, for
every member Of the family can use
1t. It can be obtained Of any drug
gist at fifty cents or one dollar bot
tie, the lattor being the size bought
by families who already know It's
value. Results are always guaranteed
or money will be refunded
If no member of your family has
ever used Syrup Pepsin and you
would like to make a personal trial
Of It therefore buying It in the regular
way OF druggist, send your address
IA postal will do-to w. B. Caldwell
Az Washington St.. Monticello, H.,
and a free sample bottle will be mail
ed you.
Evening journal., 1913-03-11
Starr Your Baby
With Sound Health
Regular Bowel Movement from Child
hood en- Forestalls Future serious
Diseases.

diseases.
We cannot all start life with the ad-
vantages Of money. but every child
born is entitled to the heritage OF
good health. Through unfortunate
ignorance or carelessness in the feed
ing of baby It's tiny stomach may
become deranged. The disorder
spreads to the bowels and before the
mother realizes Il the two chief Or
gans on which the infants comfort
and health depend are causing il
great suffering II the condition is
allowed to continue grave ailments
often result
There is. however, no occasion for
alarm, and the sensible thing to do
but Il should be done instantly-is to
give the baby a small dose OF a mild
laaxtive-t tonic. In the opinion OF a
great many people, among them such
well-known persons as the parents Of
Dixie Dudley. Magnolia, Ark, the
proper remedy is DR.. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin. Mrs. Earl Dudley writes: Or.
Caldwells Syrup Pepsin is the best
medicine I ever used II cured my
baby Of fatulency collie when the doc
tors failed; Il cured my husband Of
constipation. My home shall never
be without Syrup Pepsin." II is a
pleasant-tasting laxative, which every
person likes. II is mild. on-griping
and contains that most excellent of
all digestants, pepsin
This remedy is especially intended
for infants. children, women, old peo-
pie and all others to whom harsh
cathartics, salt waters, pills, etc, are
distressing. In fact, in the common
disorders Of life, such as constipation,
liver trouble, indigestion, biliousness,
Evening journal., 1913-03-11
INSTITUTE
COMES TO END

The Farmers Institute held at stan
ton yesterday by the Diamond State
Grange came to a close last evening
with an interesting lecture by Pro-
lessor Hayward. Of Delaware College.
Prior 10 this j. Harry Wolsieffer
spoke on Winter Eggs and How to
Get Them. The Initiative and Refer
en- dun was discussed by W. W.
Knowles OF this city.
One Of the interesting features Of
Evening journal., 1913-03-11
MARSHALLTON

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL
MARsHALL.TON, Del, March H.
Miss Harriet Evans is spending some
time in Washington.- Mrs Ida w.
Craig was entertained over the week
end at her home in Toughkenamon.
The Rev. G. Ii. Mcbride will lee
ture on "A Trip to Europe in White
Clay Creek church tomorrow even
ing.-Miss Irene Hendrickson is
spending some time as .the guest OF
her sister, Mrs. Ellis PiersOn, OF
hington.--Wallac and George
Cook, who have been III az their home
with pneumonia, are recovering AL
pheus Pennock was a Newark visitor
on Saturday
Use the Wants for securing experts
for office work.
Evening journal., 1913-03-11
A COLD, Ia GRIPPE, THEN
PNEUMONIA

Is too often the fatal sequence La
Grippe coughs hang on, weaken the
system and lower the vital reaistencs.
r. G. Collins, Postmaster Barnegst, ".
j.. says Il was troubled with severe
La Grippe cough which completely ex-
hausted me. Foley's Honey and Tar
Compound soon stopped the coughing
spells entirely. II can't be beat" n.
b. Danforth, Market and Second
Evening journal., 1913-03-11

tho Institute was an address by Mrs.
Fred c. Snyder Oh the clubs TO be
formed by the Government 10 oncour-
age canning and corn growing among
hoys and girls.
Evening journal., 1913-03-11
p r. II. ORDERS CARS
Contracts Include $50 of All Steel fol
Suburban Service.

The Pennsylvania Railroad is rap
idly increasing its number Of all-steel
cars. Recent orders just announced
as having been received by the man,
ufacturers call for a total of 3O7 cars.
OF those intended for suburban SER
vice los went to the Pressed Steel
Car Company and 45 to the Amer
ican Car and Foundry Company. The
balance will be made up of 35 refrig-
orator cars, 20 express cars, five horse
cars and 92 cars for through service.
Evening journal., 1913-03-11
cLAwsON.REIrER.

Miss Sadie A. Clawser and William
W. Reiter, both Of Pennsylvania, were
married yesterday at the parsonage
OF Asbury NJ e. Church by the Rev.
Il. c. MachNlchol
Evening journal., 1913-03-11
A MESSAGE no RAILROAD MEN

f. S. Bacon, IL Bsst ST.. Bath. Me,
sends out this warning to railroad
crs everywhere. MY work as con-
ductor caused chronic Inflammation
of the kidneys and ] was miserable
and all played out. From the day
began taking Foley Kidney Pills be-
gan to regain my strength, and l am
better now than l have been for
twenty years" Try them. n. 3.
Danforth. Market and Second Sts.,
Wilmington. Del.s
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22
AmericanLeague toMeetMarch 7
oyal|WelcomeHome' forC ommy

the right kind of men, so the chances
are that Konetchy. who is overly anx-
ious to depart from st. Louis, will
have his wishes gratified. The big
first baseman is a star, and now that
he is publicly on the market Higgins
should be able to get some good ma
terial in exchange for him.
Giants Still After Zir.
Up in New York they are still talk
ing about H. Zimmerman playing
with the Giants. Even Christy
Mathewson has been writing some
dope about Zim, and how he would
strengthen the Giants. In the local
camp they say nothing doing con-
corning Zim and New York, but
sometimes we are forced to believe
that with the arrival of Mr.. Murphy
in early January will come an an
nouncement that Zimmerman will go
to the Giants. Murphy told the New
York scribes he would not give them
Heine for all of the New York Giants,
with McGraw thrown in, but Murphy
sometimes has the habit of crossing
his fingers when speaking to scribes
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22
A. A. G. Cracks
Playing Annual
Handball Tourney

The annual handball tournament OF
the Atlanta Athletic Club is in full
swing these days and is likely to be
finished by the end Of next week
The matches haven't progressed far
enough yet to pick the winner either
in singles or doubles, although the de-
feat of DR.. Smith and Keeler in the
first round OF doubles leaves Arnold and
Beasley, the victors, an excellent chance
to win through to the end.
The winner OF the tournament in sim
giles will play Carleton Smith, who, as
usual, is club champion. Carleton also
will be In the title match in doubles, as
he and Maddox arc present champions
They will defend their title against the
winners OF the tournament in doubles
Following are the matches played in
the first round of singles to date:
Maddox defeated Beasley, Brine de-
feated Il. w Ramspeck Wilson defeat
ed Lowndes. e. M Ramspeck defeated
Barker, Rush defeated Giles and Keller
defeated Deceive.
Matches unplayed in the first round
Of singles are Smith and Arnold. and
Weaver and Dubard. Cone Maddox has
enterprisingly waltzed through to the
semi-finals, defeating Fred Brine in the
second round.
Three OF the four matches have been
played In the first round of doubles, the
Ramspeck brothers defeating Dubard
ing Keller and DR.. Smith; and Lowndes
and Giles besting Brine and Deceive.
The unplayed match Is between Wilson
and Rush and Barker and Partner.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22
CHANCE WILL
TRY OUT COLE
AS CONE BACK
Fans Look for "King" to Show
His Old Form With the
Yankees in 1914.

h1EW YORK, Nov. 22.-Among
many other things Likely to
be worth watching in the
American League next season, will be
the comeback" effort to be made by
King Cole, one time Cub pitcher, ana
erstwhile eminent barber in Chicago.
1t may be remembered that Cy
Falkenberg, the Nap pitcher, did a
comeback during the season which
died during the rainy days Of Octo-
Der. One of the first things Cy did on
his return from the minors was to
peel off ten straight victories, which
is a fair job for man who has once
been stamped as through, finished.
done and ready for the discard.
Falkenberg was there with his hair
in braid and American Association
tipsters to-day are predicting as much
for Cole. Having introduced Cole to
high society, Chance knows just about
what he can do. The trouble with
Cole has appeared to have been that
he found paths that led to other
places than fame and strayed from
the straight and narrow. He did not
keep in condition--and then came the
Skids
Cole will be but one of a couple of
dozen new men picked up by Chance
during the last season. OF the TWEEN
ty-six players Chance took to Ber-
muda last spring, but ten are now
on the payroll. OF those sent to the
discard Chase and Lelivelt are the
only ones to remain In fast company.
In getting lined up for next year the
Yanks spent considerable money in
filling out their hands The top price
vt.a r,I1f at h.
third sac ker, for whom the Baltimore
club was handed $4,000. Outfielder
Gilhooley cost $500. Jersey City re-
ceived $4,000 for Pitcher McRae. Out
fielder Holden cost $4,000, and $4,000
was dumped into the Texas League
for Williams. Reynolds, Whiteman
and Rose. Cook cost $4,000 and with
other expenditures Chances bin for
the year ran up to about $4,000.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22
Golf Tourney for Maiden Class
Cups for A. A. c. Never Wins

sent to the club golf committee before
next Thursday night, when the list
will close.
The pairings will be made Friday
and posted. so the contestants can ar
range to play at their convenience, the
first matches to be played beginning
Saturday.
Club handicaps will apply in all
matches.
The entrance fee will be the US
ual 81.
And don't forget that all flights
are equal in standing, 50 1t doesn't
matter in which you land.
There will be no qualifying round.
60 there's the chance Mr.. Twenty
~ four Handicap and Mr.. Eighteen
and the others ave been waiting for.
It's a gooS ~nance-and there ought
to be some prime competition, with
the cup corner" out of 1t.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22
Stallings Rewarded
For Braves Great
Work Last Season

BOSTON, Nov. 22.-As the reward
for bringing the Boston Nationals
from cellar position to the top of the
second division, Manager George T.
Stallings was chosen a director Of
the club at the annual meeting. Own
err James e. Gaffney, of New York,
was reelected president and C..
James Connolly vice president. Her
man Nickerson was again elected Sec
rotary. No action was taken in re-
gard to a new park.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-22
Bill Smith Returns;
Picks Welchonce as
l9l4Captainof Team

Billy Smith, manager of the pen
nant winning Crackers, is back with
US again. Smith arrived yesterday
and spent much of his time announc-
ing some Of his plans for next season.
The local manager stated that he
mas picked Harry Welchonce, the
leading outfielder of the Southern
League, as the 1914 captain. Harry
IS TO replace Whitley Alperman, who
mas quit the game. The Georgian
predicted Thursday that Welchonce
would be Billy Smiths choice.
Ambrose Mcconnell, former Ameri-
can League star, will probably be on
second base for the Crackers next
season. Mcconnell played with To-
Tonto last season, but Smith thinks
ne can get Mcconnell to sign with the
locals.
smith has high praise for Flanna-
gan, the new outfielder, and Eibel, who
VIII try to fill Agler's place at first
base. Both these players have good
records and Billy is looking for them
10 star in this circuit next season.