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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10

Last summer Il friend of Jimmy
Callahan, wrote him that there was
shortstop playing on the Petosky
tMich.) team, believe, who had
Hans Wagner backed into the dis
card. Managers are always after
promising players, and Jimmy in
structed his friend to ship the young
man to Chicago for a trial
Naturally Jimmy expected the
Michigan wonder tn be about nine
teen or twenty years old. Imagine
his surprise when the promising re-
cruit admitted that he was twenty
eight, and looked as IL he was dying
10 the extent of about three years.
Ping" Bodie, who was in the club
house when the new recruit put in his
appearance. insisted the young man
was old enough to be his father, and
Ping" by the way is no brofler. Cali
lahan hoped for the best relative to
the newcomer. thinking possibly he
might be one ef those fellows with
lot OF ability. yet unfortunate in not
getting a chance to show.
He was given a suit, which he got
into as fast as possible. He at once
showed that he was a particular
young man by selecting Ed Walsh TO
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10
Duffy Lewis Says
Matty Is Wonder

Duffy Lewis was talking basobalAs
In California the other day. and.
like most of the ball players who
were in the worlds series. handed
Matty big boost. Here ig what the.
left fielder OF the Red sox, had o.
say:
"Rube Marquard beat as, all right,
but old Christy Mathewson 10 the
boy who did by far the best pitch@a
ing on the Giants' side. He lie a WON
derful pitcher.
THE people who claimed he haAs
gone back are a little bit of. H0F
didn't look that way to us WhcA7
Matty wanted TO put speed on tbs
ball he showed more than Marquar1ss
and he Is noted for the swiftness with
which he propeis the ball. 1t was "
crime TO win from the big fellow
after the way he pitched. When you
beat him you are entitledAto win. Boz
iieve me. the old boy is some ally
pitcher. You don't get any fat one
IN the groove. even IL the count ~
three and nothing.
You needn't stand up there ana
get ready To hit the first fat one, L.
cause you can stand there all SEASON.
Mathewson has perfect control OF ~
curve bali. and he curves one aftok
another His drop ball IL hard -
connect with. The ball comes at yOmg
with much force, and when il ap~S
pears to reach your head Vt breaks o.
suddenly to the right, and II you -
r. piece Of il you are lucky. Mattx1
Is certainly a wonderful pitcher,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10
Radcliffe Concert
Well Received in
City Auditorium

The Ernest Gamble concert party
was the attraction at the Radcliffe
concert in the City auditorium last
night, and, as usual, a large audi
ence was on hand to enjoy the treat.
Ernest Gamble, basso cantante.
headed the party. which included
Miss Ferna. Page, violiniste, and Ed
win M. Shonert, pianist. The pro-
gram was decidedly ambitious but,
for all that, 1t was thoroughly appre-
ciated. 1t included a most popular
variety from Franz List to Sidney
Homer-VieuXtemps Elgar Chopin,
Czerney, Delibes, Sah-Saens, Strauss,
Carrie Jacobs Bond. Hilton Turvey,
Sarsate and Gounod all were called
upon, and the result was most salts
factory.
To be sure, Richmond has heard
Homer's banjo song so often that It
has become almost a nuisance, but
even that did not interfere with the
success of the concert. The audi
ence applauded enthusiastically, ard
although the Irish afr at the pott om
of the program received the most
commentator. il was not through
any sense of relief
Mr.. Shenert opened the. concert IN
EFanQ style with the second IiuhEd-
rian rhapsodie, and the good old List
number received j big round of APP
plause Miss Page followed with one
OF NieUxtemps' most popular violin
pieces, a ballade and polonaise, and
was more than satisfying. Then came
Mr.. Gamble. His basso cantante was
of a somewhat throaty order, but he
sang with fine feeling and dramatic
effect. As he had chosen an aria
from Sir Edward Cigars cantata,
"Pomp and Circumstance" for his
opening number. he perhaps was not
as fully appreciated as he deserved
Sir Edwards music is not the sort
that appeals TO the average audience.
Later, in group Of songs. one OF
whicn was the banjo selection re-
ferred to, he created a more favor
able impression. which WAS repeated
when he sang the Gounod number and
the Irish ballad of HiIton-Turvey.
Meanwhile Mr.. Shonert had given
selections from Chopin and Czerney
and Miss Page the familiar earearolie
and pizzicati from Delibes "Syivania- ."
Both were applauded warmly. /,
Altogether IL Was one OF the best
OF the concerts given under the aus
pieces Of Mr.. Radcliffe.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10
Ainslie Endorses
Plan for Richmond A. A.

colleges, but also for the development
OF the working boys and men who
have not the means or inclination to
be affiliated with any athletic asso-
citation.
He declared that IL was a recognized
fact that Richmond was experiencing
great civic awakening, and with
the Richmond Athletic association
striving to promote the interests of
amateurism, he believed that this city
would become one of the leading cities
in the country as far as athletics are
concerned.
A committee comprising the follow
ing men were elected to perfect the
organization and TO draft the con-
stitution and bylaws for the orRani-
cation: Mr.. Saville, OF Richmond Boat
club; Mr.. Lovingstein. Young Mems
Hebrew association: Mr.. NcSweeney.
of McGilps Catholic union: Mr.. Jones,
of John Marshall High School Attn
letic club, and Mr.. Reithard. physical
director of the Young Mems Chris
tian association.
Or Hazen. of the Medical College
OF Virginia, was elected chairman OF
the committee.
A committee composed of Albert
NJ. Gunst. r. r. Corbell, John Hooper.
Jr., George insolvency and Mr.. Seay
was appointed to select the officers
OF the association.
The above mentioned committees,
together with the temporary officers,
will meet next "Wednesday afternoon
at o'clock in the Central Young
Mems Christian association TO talk
over plans.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10
MOTORING AND GENERAL SPORTING NEWS
Howe S Pictures
Form Delightful
Entertainment

OF all the entertainments given -
the Academy none Is more interest,"
Ing than that afforded by the pictur4
Of Lyman II. Howe. His nature stud
les are marvellous. His views of sem
satiotlal scenes are astounding. Tk6s
thrilling adventures he pictures n1ak0H
the spectators fairly hold the3XS
breath, so realistic are they and tn
humorous episodes that serve AZ ix3~4
termissions are as heartily funny -
the clowns OF a circus, and Clowns
provide the acme of fun.
The Academy was well filed at tho
Howe festival that opened last nighE|
and the rnarvels that were unfolde4a
were even greater than ever before&5
1t would be hard to say just whicef
set of pictures received the momes
raptuous applause, but the scenes
depicting the building of New Yor11S
skyscraper appealed 70 many, 49,
Richmond Is doing considerable -
that line.
The escape from a lion was anotl44s
err thriller and the journey thrCuu19s
the Simplon tunnel Was enough e.
mako the average spectator imagtn0s
that ne was taking the trip. Ono IadJlS
vowed that she WAC positively tsA3sl
sick, a surprising tribute to the rea&4
ism of the pictures.
There were nature pictures new
and marvellous that would have De-;
lighted John Burroughs. not to menss
ton Thompson-Seton. the Rev. M
Long and other gentlemen who have
escaped membership in the natures
fakir club Not that Mr.. Burroughs
was ever elected or that Mr.. Howe In
dulges in nature-faking but some
OF the pictures were woudoS~
full beyond belief. A serte1
devoted TO chaffinches and tom-ttA
and another on the jeilyfish Of tlz1
Mediterranean were the chief a
these, although a series showing th(
trapping of monkeys, was particularly
1y enjoyable.
A ride over Niagara gorge. p5c3
turesque Holland, lie Grant,, Spain
and the Milan cathedral furnished IN
struction, and the scenes showing th(
dynamiting of mountain fairly cap
ped the climax
The Howe pictures will be shows
at a matinee today and again q
night and those who fail to see them
this trip will certainly miss a mos
enjoyable entertainment
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10
P ensy Will Play
Virginia Varsity

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 9-The Uni
versity OF Pennsylvania baseball team,
instead of taking the usual. Easter va
cation at Atlantic City this year, will
journey through the South meeting the
teams from Southern colleges in an
effort to get In hrst-class condition
for the work later in the season
Already games have been arranged
with the University OF Virginia and
with Johns Hopkins university. and
Theodore Brown, chairman OF the
baseball committee, announced tonight
that he expects TO arrange games with
three or four other Southern colleges
before the time arrives to start the
trip.
Sixteen veterans win report 10 the
team this year. The call for men will
be issued next week. and the twiriers
will get down 70 hard work IN the gym
nAsiuuI
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10
Tales of the Diamond
Humorous and OTHERWISE
By BILLY EVANS.

warm up with. The young man hard
ly had the ideal build for a snort
stop. and his misft suit didn't tend
to improve his athletic appearance.
II is needless to say that Manager
Callahan wasn't very much enthused
when ne gazed upon the much touted
recruit. Jimmy, however. hoped for
the best.
After the regular infield had It's
fill OF practice, Callahan sent the
youngster out to take Buck Weav-
er's place at short. Inside of a min
ute Callahan realized that the young
man belonged In the Class x league
instead of the majors. He used his
feet more than his hands. and did
everything but spike the ball. 1t was
evident the kid wouldn't do.
The young man is a trifie Off to-
day" remarked Callahan to Hughey
Jennings, the Tigers being the at
traction at Comisky park.
81 rather think he will be further
off this evening" answered Jennings
with a smile.
mo II will be this afternoon" re-
piled Callahan" I have just ordered
our secretary to supply him with
ticket home"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10
AS Mr.. Pluto Said
Some Years Agonc

G. r. g land II isn't George Bed
nard Shaw sends me this from Rich
mond:
when the wednesday club, . 1oa
cal musical organization of BOc1se4
people. were giving their annual INIT
sic festival some time ago. Rfccar01
Martin. the tenor: Mime. Louise Horns
er. the contralto. and Alma 0luc9
three Of the artists singing In the con
certs, were standing in the lobby -
the Jefferson hotel chatting.
LAS they stood talking John C0&A
ley, the president of the "wednesday
club, portiy and rich dealer IT.
pianos, entered the lobby with 0o4
Golden, the press agent OF the aop
rtefy bunch hsres4 AID a. wslI ksIat
newspaper man.
las the pair advanced toward ~
singers Martin pointed to them w113
his walking stick, saying:
See whom we have with ua -
night Behold! Orpheue and his ~
are upon u.s. New York TeiesrapAk
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10
Harry Davis Back
With Athletics

PHILADELPHIA, Ian: s.-~Harry
Davis. manager Of the Cleveland
team last year. will be with the Ath-
letics during the season OF 1913, ac-
cording TO the announcement made
today by athletic headquarters. It
was not revealed in Just what capa-
city Davis will act, but IL is believed
he will be used for scouting and to
coach the young players.
Davis will go South with the team,
and on the return journey he prob
ably will be left with the second
string when they leave San Antonio
on their way North on March Sth on
transforming trip This will leave
Mack free TO remain with the regu-
lars and be assured OF competent
report on the work of his youngsters.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10
Heffelfinger Best
of All Athletes
in Yale History

NEW HAVEN, Jan s.--Some in
teresting points were brought out
here tonight by the statistics complied
from, the fist Of those who have earn
ed the right since 1862. when such
awards first were presented, to wear
the sweater. According to the
Yale News. during this period las
men have gained the distinction in
two OF the major sports. Thirteen
received the coveted honor In three
branches. while only one man, w. w.
Heffelfinger. 81. has attained this In
baseball, football. track and crew. t.
l.. Shevlin, '06. and VI, H., bowman,
'o5, share the honor OF having won
three VS. in their freshman year,
while the latter and c.. w. Woodruff.
so. are the only ones who have re-
ceived the reward In three sports for
two years.
OF those to whom have been award
ed letters in two branches fifty-three
received them for football and base
ball. This number is followed close
ly by the thirty-two in football and
track and thirty six in crew and foot
3ail srissdsl sssras " zsssrss have dune 20
an baseball and track: To C. #.
Brown. '6s. belongs the unique dis
tinction of being the single person
who accomplished the feat in crew
and baseball In the same year. Thir-
ty-one have won their Us through
four or more years on the football
team and the same number on the
track team. Twenty-Five have the
same record in baseball. while only
thirteen were able to duplicate In
crew.
Nine have gained the letters In two
sports. for four or more years, Camp,
80 and So M. s., received Y twelve
times, seven Of them in football, L.
X. Hall, SO and 'S3 l.. S.. won the
award six times In crew. G, s. Sher-
rill, SO and 81 l.. s., achieved the
same success In track and A. A.
Stagg. 'Ss, did likewise In baseball
with the help of a postgraduate course
in the divinity school.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10
MRS. GOULD BROkAW
GIVEN S., 900 FEES

NEW YORK, Jan. s.-Wtisiam
could Brokaw. the millionaire sports
man whose wife obtained q decree
OF separation two years ago. was IL
rected today by the Brooklyn su-
creme court TO pay $4,000 TO Mrs.
Mary Blair Brokaw for counsel tees,
so that she may prosecute her SUI
again him for absolute divorce Mrs'
.prolaw asked for $4,000 for coun-
sci fees.
Mr. Rrokaw, In a counter~ciaim,
alleges unfaithfulness Mrs, Brokaw.
who now receives $4,000 annually
from her husband, by court order.
ts living with her father at West
hurry /. I. Mr.. Brokaw is in Europe
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10
Price to Succeed
James f. Sullivan

ALBANY, N. ", Jan. s.--Jamss r.
price, sporting. editor OF the New York
Press, was today appointed by Gov
ernor Sulxer to succeed James Il. Sui
Ivan. on the state Athletic commits
6 sion.
Senator Fitzgerald today introduced
: Hill allowing the commission to spend
twelve thousand dollars year. Each
Of the three commissioners are to re-
4 eeive y salary OF two thousand dollars.
The only compensation now permitted
d tQtuA5 Sxpss1eSs
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10

position This is all very we'll for
Chicago, other magnates say. but in
New York for instance, there is -
much room at the Polo grounds for
rs and SO cent patrons that the higher
prices so far have not caused much
fault finding. But Comiskey's ideas,
which are original. would seem fur
Their to indicate that the time Ii APP
preaching when rs cent seats will be
Ibolished entirely In the iargest
litieA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10
ASK JUDGE KNAPP 49,.
- 1850 "' AND NELL To ACT

NEW YORK, Jan. 9.--Represen-
4atives Of the brotherhood of Loco
motive Firemen and Enginemen. and
the committee of managers from the
Eastern railroads, agreed today TO
ask Judge Martin A Knapp, of the
limited States Commerce court, ana
Commissioner of Labor Charles r.
Neiil, to come to New york ana 40
that thew can towards settling tina
d,fyerences between the men and
their employers
This action followed the final e
Susal OF the firemen 10 consider the
managers proposals.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10

port that no one In authority would
deny today Is that Dutch Sommers,
former backfield man at Penn, will
be made head coach of the football
team TO succeed Andy Smith. Trux-
ton Hare, chairman Of the football
committee, was asked about. the mat
ter. He said he would not make any
statement at this time, but that some
thing definite would be done In the
very near future. He would not deny
tho report that Sammers would be
the man selected.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10
Locke Now Ready
to Close His Deal
for the Phillies

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. e.--william
H Locke has completed arrange
nents to take over the Philadelphia
National league club next Wednesday,
when his option expires, Locke with
control the clubs stock and will be
elected president. William J. Shetts-
line will be elected secretary and
business manaser. The stock which
will pass into Locke's possession will
include about 55 per cent. and will
be paid with money furnished by
Governor John Tener. OF Pennsyl-
vania, former Police Commissioners
Baker and Locke himself. the outlay
being in the neighborhood of $780,
eco. The balance. about $4,000,
will be paid by r., A. Ralfour, Fred
erick Chandler and other Philadel-
phfans.
The most important part OF tina
deal is said to be an agreement be-
tween the Locke and Balfour syndi-
Gates to sell the Philadelphia ball
park TO a traction company In which
Balfour is interested. II is reported
that the property can be disposed of
for nearly 100000, which viii net 4
profit OF 100000 for the men who.
are going to buy the club from
Charles g. Taft It was 0p condition
thai. Locke would agree togseM 1hs
grounds that the Balfour interests
guaranteed enough money 10 take
over As per cent of the stock be-
fore the option expires next week
In selling the property the Phila-
delphia club will not be without
grounds 1t Is reported that as soon
as Locke assumes control he Will
open negotiations with Ben Shibe and
Connie Mack for long term lease of
- III IL E
of the Athletics. 1t has been demon
strated that the major league sched-
ules can be arranged with practically
no conflicting dates, not only In Phil
adelphia, but also in other cities, SO
that the Phillies can play on the
Athletics grounds without clash.
shibe and Mack, who own the Ath-
Ietics, are not opposed to the plan
for the reason that they will receive
either a percentage of the Philltes'
receipts or a fixed rental that will not
be less than $4,000 a year.
When this arrangement has been
made II is believed that the rival
Philadelphia clubs will decide to re-
duce the number of 25 cent seats,
with the idea Of increasing their re-
ceipts so that they win be on near
ly an even plane with the other ma
jor league clubs.
Owner Conniskey, OF the White Sox,
is a man of ideas. No sooner had
he announced that he intended to
increase the seating capacity of his
immense stadium in Chicago than he
came out with a statement that 81
should be the top price charged for
grandstand reserved seats in the
American league. Comiskey argues
that the masses support the nationa,
game and that reasonably low prices
should prevail He admits that IS
cents 10 perhaps too little to ask for
an admission in view Of the enormous
expenses incurred In running a bail
club In fast company. but he says that
to charge 3i.5O and ~ Tor reserve
Or box seats y somsthin1 Of IN Inn
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10
Car Gm9


Richmond hotel men may get an
idea Of the popularity of automobile
shows from little statement con-
corning the attendance at the I'M
porters show in New York. Already
the horse show attendance record
has been broken and the horse show
is supposed to be the big feature OF
the winter in New York.
When the Richmond show is held
the week of February 17th-22d, a
large number of visitors are going
to flock to the city and the hotel
men will do well to be prepared.
New York Show.
The big New York show opens to-
morrow night and 1t LIS likely that
number of the Richmond dealers
will make trip there. b. A. BIen-
ner, chairman of the show commit
tee; II. h. Airport. of the pubncity
committee, and a member of the
show committee. have announced
their intention OF going, and 1t Ia
likely that party will be made up
before the first of the week.
The importers salon in New York
has attracted more than usual atten-
ton this year. 1t marks an import
ant epoch in the progress OF the
American body builder At all OF
the early salons only foreign bodies
were exhibited. Several years ago the
American builders who had begun to
copy the designs and beautiful coach
work OF the foreign carrossieres Sc
cured a foothold and continued to
gain ground each year until the lsi2
salon. where they shared honors
with the foreigners both in the num-
Der and quality of the bodies ex
hibited.
At the present salon. however. IT is
the foreign bodies which are in the
minority, and the various bodies of
American make which are ON view
show clearly that American builders
are not alone able TO copy the best
foreign coach work, but can also
create exclusive designs of their own.
There was quite a gathering OF race
drivers of past ana present prori-
nence at the salon yesterday after
noon, and there was many n heated
discussion as they examined together
the different speed cars which are
on exhibition. These drivers were
George Robinson, RALPH DePalma.
Guy Vaughan. Zoe Seymour. Harry
6. Hardness and Spencer Wishart
Richmond Man Buys Car.
The exhibitors at the salon have
maze more safes lliAta has bIGn A4lN
case in past years. Among the names
given out yesterday were those of
E. g. Bentley. of Richmond. who
bought a 80" Metallurgique touring
car. and George Maxwell and Jesse
L. Eddy, both of whom purchased
I4aActa ears.
In former wears the horse show
drew the greatest number of visitors
TO the city during the winter, but
horse show week has been outdts-
tanced by automobile show week.
Practically every one Of the better
known hotels has reservations for all
available rooms. and several of the
big hotels are so well filled up that
rooms with baths are not obtainable.
Salon Shows Tire Carriers.
A couple OF new ideas on how TO
carry spare tires or spare wheels
can be got at the Importers Auto
mobile Salon. On a De Dion chassis
there is a depression in the forward
fender, just where II joins the rum
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10

PHILADELPHIA Jan. s.--Jtmmy
jackson. the former Cleveland out
fielder, has signed a contract TO
again manage the Wilmington club
In the Tri-State league. Connie
Mack, OF the Athleti $. hTs promised
70 assist Manager jackson and VIII
probably send few of his recruits
10 the Delaware club for further
seasoning.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10
New Should
Induce Chance to
Jump His Contract

Somebody is trying to start UP that
United States league again, but the
chances are that he won't sell Captain
Morgan Mills any of the stock.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10

game here next November--the Sth.
il Is said. That should be real game.
Another between Washington and
Lee and the Farmers would not be
amiss, but the best game of all would
be Washington and Lee and little old
Virginia.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10

Friend Whitman who was assisted
down the stairs and told not to come
back for his hat, which was tossed to
him from the second story window,
evidently got in by the cellar route.
Anyway, his name appears on the
register with u room on the ground
floor.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-01-10

Fred Clarke. of the Pirates, was
Jared when he heard that Roger
Bresnahan had decided to sign with
the Cubs Clarke offered Bresnahan
$4,000 year and "a three-year con-
tract during the recent league meet
Ing here, and believed that he hal
landed the great catcher. Bresna
han. however. promptly informed
Murphy, who raised the ante.
mo matter how much Pittsburg or
Cincinnati offers YOU" Murphy said
to Bresnahans Chicago will pay more
money" And Murphy made good.
-Four weeks ago persons who enjoy
the confidence of Charles p. Taft,
Murphy's hacker. whispered that the
Cubs would land Rresnahan; In fact,
that the deal was all arranged. Now
the question arises. did Taft tel
Murphy to 80 the limit q