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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

LILY W00DF0RD DOUBLE GATED HARNESS HORSE,
IS ENTERED IN THE $4,000 MICHIGAN STAKE

Lily Woodford. bay mare. by Pr
lot Medium, Jr., dam Miss Woodford
by Sam Purdy runs her breeding,
and her blood lines on both sides OF
the family represent considerable
class. She was bred by j. +. Phil
lips. Baltimore horseman. and cam
paigned last year by Fred Jamison,
the Washington. Pa. trainer.
Lily started in IL races In 1912,
won three, was second three times.
once third, once fourth and three
times unplaced She affected the
pacing gait until the Grand Circuit
meeting at Columbus. when she sud.
denly showed an inclination TO no
longer pace but shifted to the trot.
Trainer Jamison then shipuped her
TO Wheeling. W. Va, where he won
the 1923 trot with her In straight
heats. From there she went to
Washington. Pa, again, winning a
trotting race in straight heats from
a classy field. and she was retired
for the season.
She started at the North Randall
Grand Circuit meeting last year. be-
ing third TO Walter Cox's good bread
winner. Baron A., In the 2:l4 pace,
at which time she attracted the at
tention OF Thomas Murphy. Later
he saw her perform at Columbus. and
felt that she would be a good add.
ton to his stable for the 1918 stakes,
for in Que of the heats In that race
she shifted to trot, scoring down
for the word and trotted mile In
Ella l-2, in very impressive style.
At the close of the season Murphy
opened negotiations for the purchase
OF the mare, and she was later trans
ferred to the New York mans
stable. Murphy has staked her quite
extensively in the slow trots this
season and has named her, among
others. in the Michigan Stake in the
State Fair races here and also in
the 2:l6 trot during the Blue Rib
bon races.
There Is no way to account for
this change in gait OF the harness
horses. 1t has always been the be-
lief of horsemen that the two gaits
were interchangeable so It is simply
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
Watching the
Sc0reb0ayd

Both big leagues took yesterday as
time to bolster up batting averages.
In all the games eight home runs were
made. There were nine three base hits
and Is doubles. The teams totaled l30
hits.
Several hundred Brooklyn fans are
going to expire Of heart failure unless
the Dodgers and Phillie0 cut the COM
edy. IL the Phillies would only lose
one while the Dodgers are winning
the suspense would be ended for
time
Hans Wagner showed how close he
Is to being there by getting a home
run and two singles against the Giants.
1t was a squeeze play that beat the
Cubs and held the Phillies in first
place.
The Reds found a team to their lik-
Ing In the Boston Braves. Nineteen
hits on four pitchers was enough.
Falkenberg held the Athletics to
three hits. shutting them out. The
Maps still hold second place, despite the
link that struck them and laid out La
joie and Birmingham.
Fifteen runs and i6 hits or the st.
Louis Browns was the Red Sox con-
tribution to the general batting fray.
Owner Murphy. OF the Cubs, IL prob
ably heartbroken over the fact that
the Yankees lost to the White Sox In
introducing Frank Chance as an Amer
lean league manager to Chicago fans.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

Yachtsmen the country over who
make the annual cruise TO New Lon
don and Newport every summer, will
have a treat in store for them this
year. II has been the custom for
many years for the yachts TO rem
devious to New London and spend
some time there. Many of the owners
of these boats and the clupmen they
take along, are ardent baseball fans
During this trip they will miss their
league games, and in fact, are forced
to do without anything In the line OF
baseball.
Commodore Morton F. Plant, OF
New York and New London, con-
ceived the idea OF giving the yachts.
men plenty Of baseball during the
summer while they are in his neigh
borhood lie has bought the fran
chise OF the New London club OF the
Eastern Association. one or the
strongest minor leagues In the coun-
try. To make II complete he has built
a small special stand on the ground
in addition to the regular seats, for
the use of himself and the visiting
yachtsmen, so that the yachtsmen-
fans can rest assured they will get
some baseball during their trip.
When the subject was discussed
recently al the Corinthia Yacht club
one OF the baseball fans in the gather
ing remarked that this was not by
any means the first time n wealthy
clubman has owned baseball club
for the benefit OF friends. lie re-
called the case or 'tuiunet Max
Fleischman. of Cincinnati. New YORK
and other places.
Colonel Fleischmann Is such an ar.
dent tan that several years ago when
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

up. The managers hate to part with
even their lemons for fear they will
be handed worse player than the
one they are giving.
Even the stars OF the larger minor
circuits are now tied up, billed long
before for future delivery to this or
that major league magnate. Ameri
can and National league authorities
own clubs and scouts In every part
OF the country. and il Is no small part
OF their work to pick up all likely
youngsters in their vicinity to ship
to their bosses In the big leagues.
Last year IL was noticeable that
most OF the scouting was done In class
c and d leagues. among colleges and
even among the hosts of amateur
games played In the cities.
II seems to indicate that the hope
for future greats lies in these cir.
cults. The managers are beginning
to see how useless II Is to find a
trained to-the-minute ball player. and
are wisely deciding to pick their
youngsters green and develop them
as they wish.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
QUARTET OF MIDDLES
DO BATTLE TONIGHT
Mike Gibbons Meets Jack McCar-
rOn-TOm Gibbons Meets
Young Mike Donovan

NEW YORK, May 1.-two fast
bouts, with better fights in prospect
for the winners, will be staged by the
Garden A. c. tonight. Mike Gibbons
will meet Jack McCarron, OF Pkila-
delphia. and Tom Gibbons and Young
Mike Donovan will meet in l0-round
bout The four men are in the best OF
shape and will weigh In at SO pounds.
The winner OF the Mike Gibbons-Mc-
Carron bout has been promised fight
with Eddie McGoOrty. Frank KLAUS
will probably be matched with the
winner of the Gibbons Donovan affair
w. T.. Essick. president of the GRIND
Rapids club in the Central league. re
leased himself as pitcher until hot
weather came. yesterday, in order TO
cut down salary expenses.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
JOE BENZ AND JACK LELIVEL7 HIT
500 A GAINS7 WALTER JOHNSON

.25O-Heinie Wagner. Charley Ster-
rett. Pep Youne Frank Baker, JACK
McInnis and Hurry Lord.
.166-Steve Yerkes and Harry
Hooper.
.143-Hal Chase.
.125-Roy fhrtzell and Birdie Gee
Here are tie men who have fsle'
to get safeti,s of Sir Walter:
Boston-Diffy Lewis. Larry tard
ner. Ray Collins, Charley Hall. Har-
old Janvrin Forrest Cady, Buck
O'Brien. Neal Ball and Thom,s.
New Yok-Harry Wolter. teorge
Mcconnell Bill McKechnie, Ezra
Midkiff. Pay Heating and Schulz.
Philadep hia-Rube Oldring, Eddie
Collins. Eddie Plank, Jack Lspp anc
Pete Daey.
Chicaeo-Walter Schaller, Mrris
Rath, Jacques Fourier. John Collins
Chink Mattick, George Weaver, Ray
Schalk Ted Easterly and Fank
Lange
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
WONDER WHOM THE
STATE IS BACKING
Supposed To Be Supporting
White S0x, Present Chance
With the Flowers

CHICAGO, May 16.-Supposedly'
the state of Illinois is backing the
White Sox In their ambitious efforts
to capture the American league pen
nant. Therefore, fans who watched
floral designers construct two BIT
pieces to be handed out at the Chanc
day celebration at Comiskey park u
morrow executed some guesswork.
To Frank Chance, ex-Cub and Leaf
er of the New York Yankees, Go.
Dunno will present an eight fot
floral horseshoe--for luck. To Jmw
Callahan. manager OF the Sox, tie e.
ecu'ive will pass out floral hrp,a
staple decoration at funerals.
Owner Frank Farrell OF the Ya'
lees, President Murphy, OF the GUS,
and possibly other league nagnats
will occupy boxes tomorrow,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
walters Three Year Contract
4 With the Washington
Club Expires Soon
COBBS $4,000 DEMAND
MAY INFLUENCE PITCHER
Generally Recognized Now as
Most Valuable Man in
American League
BY RALPH L. YONKER.

There is another very good reason
why Walter Johnson should wish to
pitch the best bal lof his career this
I season.
Walters three-year contract with
the Washington club expires this fall
and when the time for the sending
I out Of contracts comes next winter.
he and Griffth will have to start
Ftheir flrst conference over the mat
ter of salary.
Johnson IL probably not receiving
now what he would ordinarily get II
he had signed only one-year con-
tract with Jim McAleer IN 1911, for
the was called greatly improved
pitcher last year over what he had
kbeen In 1911. and those who have
seen him this year, say that he has
ygroatly improved over what he was
llast season.
Johnson's speed Is and always will
Ibe his great mainstay. But last year
The began to be more OF a finished
pitcher, adding to his repertory. This
Syear they say he has a peach OF
fcurve to mix In, which increases his
Iemciency.
Added to Johnson's value because
LOT his mechanical ability is his fine
disposition. One has yet to hear OF
h criticism Of Johnson's temperament
| Tor lack Of IT, that Is unfavorable.
Furthermore, he has no bad hab-
sits which are inclined to weaken him.
Taken oil In all, johnson looks
Hike the most valuable player IN
1bassbal to-day, and II he keeps up
hts work will probably be chosen ~
the recipient of the automobile given
Ito the most worthy player In the
american league.
But In spite of Johnson's easy-going
there may be dimculty
flor 0rifith when he tries to sign up
IJohnson after this seasons work.
to the belief that there
Twill be 10 increased by the remem-
Ihrance that even In 1911 after Jonn-
lson had won Is and lost II games, he
|rofusod to sign up for the salary
|olRored him by McAleer and was or
5dered home from the Atlanta train
|lng camp to think the matter over
In his calmer moments.
II Johnson had the holdout bug
|suflciently developed In 1911 to 90
Ito his homo In Kansas rather than
|otay In training with the club In an
effort to force the Washington man
Ineemeut to come through with the
hale he wanted, 1t looks ~ II he
would be likely to repeat In 1914 un'
|loas Clark Grifith offers him coin
Sonough TO satisfy his demands. which
saro not going to be small.
Johnson will probably take
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

now enjoy the enviable distinction
Of owning 500 batting averages
against Johnson, who looks as if he
would be an easy winner Of the au-
tomobile annually given by Hugh
Chalmers, Of Detroit, to the Ameri-
can leagues most valuable player.
The Johnsonites who have found
Sir Walter easy co. are Joe Benz
and Jack Lelivelt Each man has
batted against Johnson twice and
each man has torn of one single.
Three men have hit .429 against
Johnson, the trio consisting OF Clyde
Engle, Bert Daniels and Ed. Sweeney.
iris Speakers percentage against
Johnson is 400. while Olaf Henrik
sen, Eddie Murphy, Jack Barry and
Bill Carrigan have hit at 1893 clip
against the Shut-Out King.
The batting averages OF the other
players who made hits OF Johnson
from April 10 to May 10, inclusive.
are as follows:
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

During the first month OF the Amer
lean league season 80 players had the
misfortune to be compelled TO bat
against Walter Johnson, who seems
bent on SCATTERING to infnitesimal
smithereens every pitching record
extant.
OF these so men less than half, to
be exact, 81, were able to procure
hits of the marvellous Washington
hurler. Their safeties numbered 81
and the total of bases obtained on
the hits was 35. Bill Carrigan Sc
cured the longest extra bag wallop
on Johnson. triple. and Clyde Engle
and Jack McInnis got to him for
doubles.
OF the 81 men who touched the
Washington speed merchant for hits,
eight were New Workers, seven were
Boston players. four drew salary
from Connie Mack, and two are EN-
ployed by Charley Comiskey. A
White Sock and q Highlander just
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
DAVE GREGG THINKS
HE WILL MAKE GOOD

Dave Gregg. vean's big brother
and the newest Nap, didn't waste
much time in coming to Cleveland
when he learned the details of his
trade for Jim Baskette, Thursday. at
Toledo. Dave and his bride Of only
two weeks saw the third frolic be-
tween the Maps and Highlanders.
Dave really believes he can make
good with the Maps. His brother
Vean knows about all there is to
know about pitching, and Dave will
be his pupil from now on. Dave got
to Cleveland just as the game start
ed. Tuesday, and could hardly wait
until the last out had been made In
the ninth so he could dash 10 the
clubhouse to meet the other Maps.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

an interesting but not unusual fact.
Many OF the champion race horses
OF bygone days took fast records at
both the pace or trot and then shift
ed their gaits to take better rec
ord, In some cases The most not
able was the former champion stall.
lion, Direct, who had a rotting record
OF 2:ls 4. and later ltook a pacing
record OF 2:05 1-2.
Jay-Eye-See, the worlds first 2:10
trotter, was originally a PAGER with
q record OF 2:06 IA. Another was
Anaconda, a mighty good wiggler
with record OF 2:0l "a, who
changed his gait and trotted to rec
ord OF 300 "a.
The old-time California trainer,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

sQuint at the salary that Cobb de-
manded and set up figure that Will
compare with il somewhat favorably.
Eve nthough Cobb candidly admits
that he never expected to get 10000
but simply named that fgure as
starter, Johnson may pull the same
kind OF blum.
or course, neither Johnson nor
Griffith. especially Griffith, care TO
talk about 1914 salary as yet. They
are intent right now on making a
good showing in the American league
pennant race and haven't time TO
worry about 1914 contracts.
Griffth has the reputation, how
ever, OF paying men high salaries
when he believes that they deserve
them. He signs his men cheapiy,
usually, but raises them as soon as
they make good Practically every
member OF his young club has had
this experience.
Rain yesterday put a rough crimp
In al Inspirations for contest al
Navin field. The game was not
called of until shortly before the
time when 1t was to start. quite a
crowd already being on hand to
watch proceedings.
Hall and Hughes are scheduled to
do the hurting for Detroit and Wash
ington. respectively. today, In the
event that the grounds are In suit
able shape for battle.
The most exciting feature OF yes
terday's happenings was the stun
ming of several persons In baseball
headquarters by a bolt OF lightning
that hit the nag pole on the ONCE
building. None was seriously In
Jured.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

Mercersburg academy. who is expect
ed to shatter Dan Kelly's mark OF
8 2-5 seconds for the hundred yards
Robinson has equaled kelly's mark
and has broken the long-standins
22O-yard record by travelling the fur
long in 20 40 seconds.
Robinson stands feet 10 inches
and weighs lao. He has the bullying
chest that denotes great lung capac'
ity and a pair OF sturdy legs. Last
year he ran on the Mercersburg relay
team with Ted Meredith.
Coach Curran. who developed both
boys. predicts Robinson will smash
records before the end OF the year
lie is about the only youngster In
sight who promises to bring the cen
fury mark nearer nine seconds.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
WEALTHY YACHTSMAN BUYS BASEBALL
CLUB so THAT FRIENDS CAN ROOT

he had big home in the Adirondack
mountains. in New York state, and he
had it filed with clubmen from all
points OF the compass. he conceived
the idea Of having a ball team Of his
own to play neighboring professional
teams.
He gathered together first as . bat.
terry, the famous Charley Doom, man.
ager of the Phillies, and DR.. G. Harris
White. then OF Georgetown and now
of the Chicago Americans. He spent
money profusely and as result, he
soon had gathered a team that would
have been hard to match outside the
class A leagues
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

Monroe Salisbury, once brought out
PAGER he called San 'edro. q pref
" fair sort OF race horse, who got
pacing record OF 2:l03-4' ana wheh
he shifted to the trot earned rec
ord OF 2:l4 1-2.
1t will be interesting to observe
Lily Woodford's career during the
present season and NUMBER OF
keen observing ho,semen figure her
to enter the 2:1O list this year. As
good Judge OF form as Murphy
thinks she will and Tommy has
brought out a number OF classy ones
that have vindtated his choice on
more than one occasion. such as H.
T. c.. Belvasis, Charley Mitchell,
Vanity Orc ami others.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
MACK LOSES YOUNG
PITCHER BY DEATH

PHILADELPHIA. May D.-Athletf
fans are greatly dishearened todG
over the news Of the los OF anothe
of Connie Mack's crop OF young pitch
ers. News has been 'eceived her
that Clarence Irwin, ne Schuylkil
county wonder whom Connie hat
signed to report at Shbe park on the
26th. had been killed while working
at his trade.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
RAY BRONSON LOSES ALL
CLAIM TO Weller TITLE

Whatever claim Ray Bronson, of
Indianapolis, had on the welterweight
title. or was even suspected OF hav-
ing, vanished at the Orleans A. c..
Monday night, Young Denny, local
mitt artist, beating the Hoosier box.
er In every one of the 10 rounds.
Bronson only remained OH his feet
because Denny did not carry the
dreamland wallop. In short, he was
outboxed, outfought. outhit and out
classed.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
MOST WONDERFUL COMEBACK IN THE
WORLD IS The LONG AND LANKY CY

The most marvellous comeback in
the history of baseball is Cy Falken-
berg, the lengthy pitcher OF the
Maps, who won his seventh straight
game yesterday. IL Joe Birmingham
had another twirler the equal of
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
CALIFORNIA TRACK TEAM
TO STOP AT MADISON

BERKELEY. Cal. May 1.-THE
University OF California track team,
which goes east to participate in the
eastern intercollegiate at Cambridge.
Will stop at Madison. Wis, on the re-.
turn trip. II was announced today, and
FAKE part In the western lnter-col.
legiate.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
MAY HAVE HARD TIME TO
SIGN JOHNSON FOR 1914
' 0AOA' ~VAAAA' Wv ~
CT YOUNG RESENTs THE
CHARGE THAT HE is ALL
IN; WILL KEEP GOING

INDIANAPOLIS, May l6.-
Cy Young. manager OF the
Cleveland Federals, and the
Methuselah OF baseball, said TO-
day he would resume pitching
II "the old soup bone" was
right. The former big Lacquer
resented the charge that he was
"all In"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
UNITED STATES WILL SEND 20 OF
ITS ATHLETES TO GREEK GAMES

next spring. The fact that the date
will be too early to allow college ath-
letes to participate is said to mean
that the United States will be repre-
sented by athletic club stars. The
games will be on the local cycle" as
in 1906, and not on the international
cycle"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

NEW YORK. May 16.-Interest as
to the identity Of the 20 athletes
whom the American Olympic commit
tee has in mind was spontaneous in
athletic circles today, following an
nouncement that team from the
United States would compete in the
Olympic games at Athens, Greece,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
JIMMY DYGERT TAKEN ON
BY MANAGER ELBERFELD

Jimmy Dygert, former Athletic spit
ballist. who was given his uncondi.
tional release several days ago by
the Toledo American Association
club has been signed by Manager
Elberfeld, OF the Chattanooga club.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

Falky at his beck and call to turn
loose on the opposition along with
Vean Gregg. Fred Blanding and Big
Cy himself, the Maps could start
spending their worlds series coin
here and now for automobiles, race
horses, yachts and what not.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
STANDINGS


Yesterdays Results.
Boston Is, 81. Louis 4.
Cleveland Z, Athletics 0.
Chicago 3. New York 2.
Detroit w Washington. rain.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

Phillies 6, Chicago 5; 10 innings.
Cincinnati IL. Boston 8.
Pittsburgh z. New York 3
Brooklyn 8. ST. Louis g.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

The untverslty of Michigan . seek
ng game with the /Cnversty OF Mn
nesota, according to hcknow edgmci.t
or the authorizes at st. Paul.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

TUaayss Games.
Flint at Bay City,
saginaw at Lansing.
Jackson at Kalamazoo.
Adrian ct Battle Creek.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

Warrington At Detroit.
New York At Chicago.
Philadelphia at Cleveland.
Boston at st. Louis.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
STAN DING.


Louisville 10. Milwaukee 2.
Milwaukee, 3, Louisville 2.
Kansas City (. Toledo g.
Minnsa polls Columbus. wet grounds
Indianapolis-s Paul. wet grounds.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
WHiSS! There He Goes! ZiSS!
Speedy Robinson, Record Breaker

Here is the newest jack-rabbit OF
he cinder path. A. S. Robinson, or
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
TOday's Games,

Pittsburgh at New York.
Cincinnati at Boston.
Chicago at Philadelphia.
81, Louis at Brooklyn.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

Easters Hsh meets the JUNIOR Po,~s
ms afternoon. at Mack Park. weather
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
MCUE SENDS 0'C0NNEEL TO THE
MAT FIVE times In 80 SECONDS

RACINE. -
Of the bout
n WENT to the mat five mes
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
SOUTH MICHIGAN LEAGUE

Yesterday Results.
Flint & Bay City 3.
No other games played; rain.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16
MAY SETTLE WESTERN
TRACK HONORS SATURDAY

CHAMPAIGN, H., May 1.-THE
western intercollegiate track and
field championship may be settled
here tomorrow ii Wisconsin defeats
Illinois. The Illini are regarded as
chief contenders with the Badgers for
western honors.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

Harvard Track Team Leaves.
CAMBRIDGE. Mass, May 16.-For-
ty-three members of the Harvard
track team leave here this afternoon
for New Haven. where they will clash
with Yale In a duel track meet to-
morrow
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1913-05-16

Capt. Andrews. Randall, Wilson md
Hall Wolverine tennis team, take a
weeks trip through the east starting
today
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Rain prevented the L. of D.-pOIIsh
Seminary baseball clash yesterday.