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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17
SOME SLIGHT DIFFERENCE
Tales Told At the Ringslde
By ". A. PheIon

OBRIEN the the abet
the
the double BY Tommy Burns It IS well
O5uen
hurdS-bu it didn't happen often
who CHANGED to be making
OBuen old friend
fed
old
hubby wholesale Then he took his friend downtown
the delighted
The wheeling slowly along through the downtown
and left all
him and to like him At where the traffic the te
suddenly shouted, "Hel
old byl" oBen did not the greeting but his visitor turned
its
sweater clad and with little checked Perched on his cu HIS ears
cauhOw
the mbance aua His aske his Ps out Of plumb and
like
@Fnd of hailed Jack said the visitor Oien turned
glad welcome also the friendly
"Pretty boy"
it. Got lot, didn't he?"
a
certainly
A
slowly us why squareI"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17
AmericanLeague strengthensPitch
from Champions Every Fortified With Str
Pitching Stats for Season Of 1918

KahIer are dependable pitchers Cul-
1op. on his recent performances with
the New Orleans club in Cuba, IS a
wonder and may be another Gregg
If he turns out as Birmingham expects
him to. Cleveland will have little TO
worry over in pitching strength
Col. Bob Hedges, owner OF tie
Browns. and George StOvf-l, manager,
are unanimous in the assertion that
the St. Louis Americans viii nave the
best pitching staff in the American
league in 1918"
With Frank Chance as manager, the
Highlanders- will be feared Chance
earned a reputation when leader OF
Inc Cubs as a driver of pitchers and a
man who was capable of getting
everything out of a twirler. Chance
will have Russell Ford, Jack WARRIOR
George Mcconnell, Ray Fisher and
some others to depend upon
The Chicago White SOx are certain
IN furnish excitement with such pitch
ers as walsh, CicOtte, Scott Benz and
White Frank Miller, the sensation
of fine Pacific Coast league in 1912, VIII
he with Comiskey's men next season
In Detroit Hugh Jennings task OF
ricl1iney pitchers should be less pre-
.csrio1Js than 1t has been in recent sea-
soDs George Mullin has promised to
Iraen himself in condition and pitch
fbe best he knows how. If George
holds true. and his friends have every
confidence that he will, the Tigers
will be vfsibly stronger. Then there
Is lean Dubuc, the pitching sensation
~ 1912. Edgar WIlett DausS, kla-
yvitter and a dozen others to pick from
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17

to second. This plan no longer seems
a jest, despite the fact that Chase is a
left handler. With Chance at first ami
Chase at second. it would give the
Yanks considerable strength on the
right hand side of the infieId. For
the other half he will have Hartzell
as candidate for third and Jack Mar
tin, recently of Rochester, for short.
They don't loon up as four-time win
ners.
With Cree and WoIter, numbered
among the stars Of Chances perform
ers, it appears as if the Yankee out
field will not be a weak one. Bert
Daniels will probably help out, and
while a fair performer, isn't in tho
same class with his helpmates.
Sweeney Good Man.
Ed Sweeney is good catcher.
though not a Bresnahan, Archer or
the maskmen in the American league
A heady performer with a good
throwing arm, his weakness lies in his
Eatting. To help out Sweeney is Char
ley Sterrett, the former Princeton star,
who made his mark last season. Still
Inexperienced he has earned a berth
for himself because of his consistent
hitting
Chrnce's success or failure his first
season as an American league leader
probably lies in the pitching staff
Russ Ford is the backbone. He's
whole lot around which to build a
hurting corps. Under the new CON-
mander men like Ray Fisher, Jack
WARRIOR George Mcconnell and the
annual crop of newcomers may do bet
ter
Chance has a big job He's going TO
test his ability as the Peerless Lead
-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17
Preachers Protest But Nssouans Welcome Car Home With Ban

Palzer and came back with a smile
It's about the best all around tribute
that has been paid Luther by any one
critic on the ground-eXcept Billy NC
Carney And William manages LuthsF'
like Silent Charley Murphy runs the
Cubs. ....,.
Perhaps the most astonishing state
ment of Nolan to the casual reader IS
the one to the effect that Luther mas
not the punch. His record shows a
goodlv string of knOckouts-more, IN
fact. than mere decisions But carr
Morris is the only man OF any merit
whatever he sent over this route, Whlle
men like Jeff Clarke, a m1ddleWelh5t'
Harry Wuest, a fourth rater; Jess VIII
lard. Jim Stewart and others have cas-
lily stuck it out and got draws or bet
ter with the new champion.
McCarty without the punch will not
do as a worlds champion-not with
Sam Langford in the way. Sam is so
clever and fast that McCarty would
not be able to land on him more than
once every 10 rounds And if he is
unable to crush his man with single
punch he has no earthly chance to stop
the negro.
All things considered, the fact that
Luther is a good color line artist
should tend to greatly prolong his
championship life"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17
PERCENTAGE SYSTEM
FOR BASE RUNNERS
Under Proposed Plan of Scoring PLIERS
Milan, Who Was FlaEged 81
Times. Was n 80 PerfOrmer.

Base runners, in the not far distant
future, may be ranked on percentage
basis, just as the work of the bats
men, fielders and pitchers is now tab
ulated 1t has been suggested that a
record be Kept of the number of times
a man is caught trying to steal, and
the total of unsuccessful attempts be
added to his stolen bases and then
divided into them. The result would,
it is thought, give a correct line on
mans base-running ability
Clyde Milan of the Nationals was
boss of the American leagues Raffles
brigade last year, purlOining IS bases.
The speedy Washington star, who was
well up in the running for the Chdl-
mers trophy. had an average Of 81
steals per game, according TO the pro-
posed new way of reckoning, but that
record hardly does him justice.
J. Clyde actually was a base runner
Of the -739 class, since he was stopped
by the backstops on only 81 occasions,
when he started to steal. The Cieve-
land catchers, strange to say. fagged
Milan the greatest number OF times,
mailing him in seven attempts to pilfer
A reasonable explanation for their sue
cess in throwing him out so frequently
is that he was not a bit backward
about testing their wings.
Milan was thrown out five times by
the New York backstOps, four times
by the wind paddists of the Browns,
Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia
teams and thrice by the maskmen Of
the Detroit club. The men who thwart-
ed Milan in his attempts to steal last
season are named below:
CIeyeland-7, by O'Neil, (; Easterly,
2; Livingston, !.
New York - 5. by Sweeney, :;
Street 2.
Browns, by KricheH, .; Criger, 1;
Stephens, l.
Chicago, by Kuhn, 2; Sullivan. L;
Schalk, l.
Boston-4, by Carrigan, 2; Cady, 2.
Philadelphia, by Egan, ,; Lapp. ?.
Detroit-3, by OnslOw, 2; Stanage, J.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17

= OW that Frank Chance has
signed as manager of the Yam
- KEGS, fans throughout the coun-
try are wondering what he'll do with
the 1912 tan-enders. Chance, the
Peerless Leader of the Cubs, will
have an opportunity to live up to his
name
Although he won four National
league pennantS and a pair of worlds
buntings with the Cubs, it has been
charged by some that the Californian
was fortunate. They contend that he
was willed a team by Frank Selee thai
under any other director would have
accomplished the same feats as ii did
under Chances guidance.
Some of this may and may not be
true. At any rate, Chance is not DOING
to take hold of a team of champion
ship material in March The list of
stars may be counted on one hand AMI
then a finger or two may be remain
ing.
Has -Four Real Stars.
In fact, aside from Russell Ford,
WoIter, there are no real demons in o
cluded in the list of Yanks.
It is around this quartet of players
that Chance must Upbuild the New
York Americans. With Chance in
charge of the team some of the more
enthusiastic Gotham rOoterS have al
ready claimed the 1918 flag. If Chance
turns the trick or even comes near 20
it, he certainly will be entitled to the
rnonaker of Peerless Leader"
Chase is really the only infieldeT on
whom Chance can depend. 1t might
help a whole lot if the eX-Cub gets
in the lineup himself and shifts Hal
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17
ETROIT. Mich. Jan. 17.-Expect.

ETROIT, Mich, Jan. 17.-Expect-
tations being realized, the
~ American league viii have
some real pitching in the season Of
1913
Judging by past performances; there
are number Of pitching staffs that
will rank high among the accepted
average.
The winning Red Sox are so well
fortified that manager Stahl is Will
ing to dispose of Larry Pape. And
Pane is considered by several man
ayers as being good major league ma
The Washington Nationals viii have
Johnson. Cashion, Groom and Hughes,
with Fngle as a strong possibility
Engle performed quite creditaDly dur
ing his first season as major
Lacquer. and Clark Griffith expects
him to develop into a first class hurler-
Connie Mack has frightened On
Coombs and Bender. and If he can get
these two stars of 1901 working to
the Doint that each is capable he VIII
have staff well worth while Coomos
and Bender have made promises 10
Mack. and the indications are thaI
thew intend to carry them out.
Joe Birmingham, In cleveland, Is
of the firm opinion that IN Gregg
Blanding. Kahler, Mitchell and Cut
Ion. the high-priced youngster who IS
due TO come from New Orleans TO the
Mans. he has the greatest stair ever
gathered together. Gregg is an es-
tablished winner, while Blaming am
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17
A Little Sport; A Little Gossip

cushion in 1908 at Allentown. Magee
thinks that being in the game regu-
larly will help the club and himself,
as he can play better ball when in
active service.
Connie Macks particular hobby, out
side of developing world champions,
seems to lie in the grooming of left
handed pitching gentry. His greatest
portside finds are Waddeu and Plank
The former has gone, but Eddie re-
mains. Mack thought he had the equal
of Waddeu and Plank in Harry Krause,
but Krause slipped into minor leagUe
oblivion. With him gone, Mack fig
ures he has mother great southpaw
in Pennock, who had so innings Of ex-
perience in the American league last
year.
=
William Killifer, the Philly catcher,
who is engaged in the real estate bust
ness at Kalamazoo, has annOun eed
that he is not satisfied with the salary
offered him by the Philadelphia club
and that unless there is an increase
in salary given him he will give up
baseball and stick to the real estate
game.
Fred Lake, credited with being one
of the best baseball scouts in the cOun-
try, will act for the Detroit Tigers
again next season He is the diScOV-
erer of Joe Wood
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17
HERMANN FAVORS
SALARY GUARANTEE
American Association Magnates Decide
to Play 16S Games and Open the
Season on April 10.

Chicago, Ill. Jan. 1.-THE progress
sive spirit struck baseball when the
national commission at brief ses-
sion here heard Its chairman, August
Hermann, advocate a guarantee for
ball players salaries in lesser minor
leagues and considered the proposed
uniform contract, designed to protect
unsuspecting players from lockers"
The commission took no action on the
contract matter-in fact nearly all Of
the country's baseball business, so far
as the supreme court is concerned was
left unfinished when the commission
adjourned, rejecting Mr.. Hermann.
After prolonged discussion, the
American association club owners
agreed to play 16S games and make
four trips around the circuit the COM
ing season. This plan obtained last
year. The playing season of the
American association will begin about
April 10.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17

7. LOUIS, No, Jan 17.-Billy No
Ian, manager of Bat Nelson IN
~ the days Of the Durable Dane s
upIift. comes to the front with an 1llE-
minating comment on the merit OF the
new worlds champion, Luther McCarty'
whose real fighting merit seems 10 OK
cite widely varying comments
Nolan says, in effect;
@McCarty, in his fight with Palze.
shows he owns that most useful OF
ali boxing assets-a good left hanc;
For a man Of great size ne uses goQo
footwork. He is a trickster in me
ring: he plans his attack and then does
In appearance he shapes up wei,
beirg possibly too narrow across tn7
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17
Champion Luther McCarty Lacks the Punch
nh ~ Isrs # FIGHTER Does Not Punch to Start With"
AH5 49, He Cannot Develop One
By JOHN E WRAY-

shoulders, which may account for his
lack of punch.
Tn his branch OF the game ne Is &c
ficie1+ A punch is a natural asset
Won NAV improve every department Ct
your boxing, but if you don't own me
punch to start with you can't develop
one. Instructors may teach IlShtef
how to nit more accurately or straight
or. thew cannot impart' the power.
Lack of the punch is the one wea6
soo+ in McCarty's makeup. In Is
rounds he could not knock I-alzer down
once. That this is not dittcult 70 40
is shown when Kaufman and Wells
both put the big IoWan down.
'McCarty is game-dismiss any ques-
ton of that. He took some hard punch
es in the early part of his bout Win
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17
COLORADO SCHOOLS WIPE OUT
DIFFERENCES OVER ATHLElTICs

Denver, Colo. Jan. 1.-THE differ
ences of six years standing between
the university of Colorado and the
Denver university were officially
swept away when, at the session Of
the Rocky mountain intercollegiate
conference, an invitation was extended
to Denver university to meet the
Colorado nine at baseball this spring
and to engage in future athletic con-
tests of every nature. Denver immedi-
ately accepted the invitation.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17
MISsOURIANS GET OUT
BAND FOR MCCARTHY

Springfield, No, Jan 17--Despite a
pouring rain, 80 automobile loads Of
enthusiasts and a 40-piece band were
at the station to welcome home
Luther McCarty, white heavyweight
champion Of the world A vigorous
crusade was waged by church people
against a demonstration in honor Of
the pugilist-
RIcCarty will go to Joplin to referee
the Joe Jeanette-Jeff Clarke bout
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17

ZOE JACKSON, crack outfielder of the
Cleveland Americans, has sent IL
his signed contract to the manage
ment of the Maps. Jackson was re-
ported to be hOIdOut- He refused u
diyulge the amount of the contract
frankie Burns. the Jersey City ban
tamweight, defeated Battling Reddy at
New Orleans on points. Reddy was
outclassed and hung on during the last
three rounds.
therweight, has been signed to meet
Special Delivery" Hirsch, of Chicago,
at New York on January 81 Hirsch
is now training with Joe Rivers in New
York.
Jim Savage and Tom Kennedy, two
New York heavyweights, have been
signed for a 10-rOund bout at New Or
club on January II, Knockout Brown
will meet frankie Russell, of New
Orleans.
weight, earned a 1O-round decision
over Ray Bronson. of Indianapolis, at
Memphis, Tenn. Kelly was given the
decision at the end of the fight
Clark Griffith, manager Of the
Washington Americans, has completed
the spring training arrangements Of
the Senator'S Griffith will have sc
men in his squad, the batteries re-
porting March 1 and the rest a week
later.
In a. statement given, out at Salt
Lake Billy Nolan, manager of Willie
Richie, declared that Richie would
not be ready to meet any fighter be-
fore July 4, Nolan said that he had
offers for that date from both Packey
Mcfarland and Ad Wolgast.
Pitcher Al Demaree, secured by the
Giants from the Southern league, is
being figured on as pitching sensa-
ton next year.
Marty FOrkins, manager of Eddie
McGoorty, has posted a $4,000 forfeit
in Chicago to support the claim Of Nc
Goorty to the middIeweight title Nc
Goorty and his manager will soon
leave for Europe, where they have re-
cetved offers to box in England AMI
Paris.
A newspaper man went to McGraW
recently with the question: What do
you think should be the qualifications
Of a good manager?"
The interview was prefaced with the
statement that Mrs. Helene Britton,
owner Of the Cardinals, considered
tact" the most important requisite
II AAAC AAAdLAOup VI d SuCCESSI u IAN
ager. Then he asked McGraw: What
qualifications do you think he should
have?"
McGraw's answer: "Oh, a few good
ballplayers."
When Lajoie Joined Cleveland Char
ley Somers startled the baseball word
by giving him 5000 for four-year
contract. The purchase of Rube MAJ
guard by the New Yorks created more
talk than the Lajoie transaction. Mar
ty O'ToOle, the $22,50 star, was the
next surprise package Now Bresna-
han and Chance have the call on the
bank rolls de luxe
Sherwood Magee is very much in
favor Of Dooin's plan to let him pIay
first base for the Phillies next season.
Magee began his career at the initial
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17
Johnson FEARs asPooks.s

Chicago. Ill, Jan 17.-Jack Johnson,
suffering from an Old-tash1oned case
of "hants" limped into the office OF
Charles F. de Woody, Of the federal
department Of justice, and complained
bitterly because he was detained IN one
of the death cells at the county jail
after his return from Battle Creek,
Mich. The negro sWOre "spOOksp made
merry around his cell all night, some
of them dancing about the floor and
others amusing themselves by tapping
on the outside of the iron cage
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17
wETT.s no FIGHT ,TeCARTY.

London, Eng, Jan. 17.-SpOrt Life an
nounces that Bombardier Wells, the
English heavyweight, has agreed TO
fight Luther McCarty, the American
heavyweight at New York about the
middle Of February.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17

Chicago, III, Jan l7.-Ihe North
western university basketball team
won its first conference game OF the
season here last night. defeating the
University of Iowa % to y.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17
A. & M. TEAM WILL
PLAY HIGH SCHOOL

The much-heralded basketball game
between the FL PasO high school and
the New Mexico agricultural college al
Mesilla park, n NJ, viii be played
Saturday night at the Y n C A The
teams have met before in a close game,
the high school WallOping their 0p-
pOnents on their ground A prelimin-
airy match viii be played by the girls
team Of both schools.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17
DALHART BOXER TO MEET
PUEBl4OAN AT TUCUMCART

Tucumcari. n. NJ, Jan IA boxing
bout viii take place here January "a,
in the Moose hall, between Bob York,
of Pueblo. and Joe ShOey. Of Dalhart.
Texas Two preliminary bouts viii be
held
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17
Four Real Stars Will Be Aid To Chance

Throughout the Country Figuring
Leader and Are Wondering What VIII Do With Taenders
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17

Marty FOrkins, manager of Eddie
McGoorty, has posted a $4,000 forfeit
in Chicago to support the claim of Nc
Goorty to the middIeweight title. Nc
Goorty and his manager will soon
leave for Europe, where they have re-
cefved offers to box in England AMI
Paris.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17

Pitcher Al Demaree, secured by the
Giants from the Southern league IS
being figured on as a pitching sensa-
ton next year
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17

In a statement given out at Salt
Lake Billy Nolan, manager of Willie
Richie, declared that Richie would
not be ready to meet any fighter be-
fore July 4, Nolan said that he had
offers for that date from both Packey
Mcfarland and Ad Wolgast.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17

Sherwood Magee is very much in
favor Of Dooin's plan to let him play
first base for the Phillies next season.
Magee began his career at the initial
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17

American league will have
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17

r OW that Frank Chance has
nj signed as manager of the Yam
\ KEGS, fans throughout the coun-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-17

A newspaper man went to McGraw
recently with the question: What do
you think should be the qualifications
The Washington herald., 1913-12-01
RELIGIOUS BIGOT LIVES
In PAST, SAYS PASTOR
Rev. DR.. J. S. Montgomery Discusses
Insigni6eance of Sect When
Christianity Is Involved.

The Progress of Religious Tolerance
was the subject of a sermon last night
by Rev. DR.. James Shera Montgomery,
pastor of Metropolitan Memorial NJ. L.
Church, John Marshal place and C street
northwest. He, in part, said:
''Of all wars, religious wars have been
the most hellish and relentless. There
is more devil in a church fight than any
other fight on earth. The reason is OBJ
vious; such a war has to do with that
which is dear and sacred to human life.
While nations will continue to have their
over principles of govern
ment, economics, land and sea supremacy,
yet may this be a devout certainty, name
ly, that religious fights are over and
their unholy contestants are no longer
like dogs before the hunt begins. May
the wounded arteries of the past never
again be torn open
THE common heart and mind today
are demanding more and more sympathy
and consideration for the other mans
viewpoint.
What a changeI Never again can a
conference or convention vote truth for
the multitudes by the show of hands or
the call of voices. That day Is all in the
past. when religious federation was like a
flower growing under the snow, for the
present moment witnesses that its eyes
are open toward the sun.
How different and what commanding
Observation-Disclosures cooperating for evan
The Washington herald., 1913-12-01
HAIR TONICS.

Plnauds Eau de Quinine, bottle 4oc and Soc;
Barkers Hirstus. bottle, SIC; w. l. Quinine bottle.
25c and 50cj Ayers Scalpinol bottle. SIO0,
DabneysN Scalp Food bottle, soc; Dabneys Shampoo,
' ~>'
The Washington herald., 1913-12-01
SOCIETY
The President Returns

The President, accompanied by his
daughter, Miss Eleanor Wilson: Secre-
tary Tumulty. and DR.. Cary T. Gray
son, reached Washington yesterday morn
ing from New York, where they attended
the Army-Navy football game on Satur-
day afternoon.
Mrs Woodrow Wilson attended the
morning services at the Central Presby-
terian Church yesterday, and in the after
noon motored about Washington with
several members of her family.
Miss Margaret Wilson. who went to
New York for the weekend. will return
to the White House shortly.
The Vice President and Mrs Marshall,
who spent the last three weeks with the
latters parents, Mr.. and Mrs W. z.
Kimsey, of Scottsdale, near Phoenix,
Ariz., have returned to the Shoreham.
They spent Friday in Chicago en- route
| to Washington.
Miss Helen Downing will be the guest
of honor at a theater party given by
Lieut., Commander Theodore Jewell. y.
s. N. retired, this evening. Lieut.. Com
mander Jewell will entertain his guests.
| among Nwhom will be the members of
Miss Downing's wedding party, at supper
at the Army and Navy Club after the
play.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph z. Thropp have
returned and are established at their
house in Twentieth street for the winter.
Mrs. Benjamin II. Buckingham and
Miss Isabel Coleman Freeman. who re-
manned at their country place in Corn
wall. Pa, until after Thanksgiving, will
arrive in Washington today and occupy
their H street residence throughout the
winter.
The German Ambassador and Countess
Won Bernstorf have issued invitations to
a dance at the Embassy on Saturday
evening, December IL
The Secretary of War and Mrs. Garri-
son and the Assistant Secretary of War.
Mr.. Henry Breckenridge, who went to
New York to attend the Army and Navy
game on Saturday, will return to WASH
ington today
The Secretary OF the Navy and Mrs.
Daniels, who took a number Of friends
with them to the football game on Satur-
day, arrived In Washington yesterday.
They made the trip in the U. S. S. Dol
phin.
Mr.. Percival Dodge. former American
Minister to Panama, and Mrs. Dodge are
spending the winter at Nice, France. Mrs
Dodge is the elder daughter of Read Ad-
mhral and Mrs. James Adams, Of this city.