New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-25
TIMELY BITS OF SPORT AUTO NEWS Of THE DAY
UmplreS in American League to
Dress Up on Occasions.

Dress Up on Occasions.
Byron Bancroft johnson, president of
the American League. has come out as a
stckler for little formalities. An order
went out yesterday to his umpires to pro-
vide themselves with white fannels. ana
hereafter the autocrats Of the diamond
will appear on the field in immaculate
white on Special occasions"
The order continues that umpres must
appear IN full dress" on all holidays and
when the President of the United States
attends a game. Another special occasion
will be Frank Chance day at Chicago, on
May Il, when the new manager of the
Yankees leads his men out 10 do battle
with the White Sox for his first regular
appearance in that city since he was de-
posed as manager of the Cubs. No doubt
the raising OF the worlds championship
pennant by the Red Sox at Fenway Park,
IN Boston. also will call for FUN dress
The umpires who heard Of the order YES
terday--or. in any case. the two in Phila-
delphia-cculd hardly eat their dinner be-
cause Of excitement or something else
They get quite enough attention now-at
least. on occasions-when in sombre blue
and they have some reason to be fearful
when attired in more conspicuous garb
Mud balls will now take the place Of pop
bottles when the umpire makes himself
a target for the irate fans
At a meeting Of the board Of governors
Of the Turf and Field Club yesterday the
following new members were elected Ed
ward +. Whitney. Tyler Morse, Rene La
Montague and Henry T. Fleitman
The house committee was authorized to
reopen the summer home at Belmont Park
for a period from May / to November 80.
The effort being made to revive the sport
Of racing has aroused fresh interest among
the members Of the club.
Joe Tinker is trying to strengthen the
Reds. and purchased two players from
the Chicago Cubs yesterday at the waiver
price-William Powell. a pitcher, and
Mike Bergman. an infielder.
Speaking Of Powell recalls several small
wagers made by Charles Webb Murphy
al the meeting Of the National League in
this city last winter. The president OF
the Cubs had heard such glowing reports
Of Powell that he offered to bet that
the newcomer would win more games
this season than any other pitcher in the
league. OF course, there were those VINO
thought Tesreau, Matty and one or TWO
others might top the youngster. ana Mur-
nhv was fairly bombarded. Now the chief
owner of the Cubs would rather lose, as
II would turn his hair gray II Powell
wearing Cincinnati uniform, should
make good his boast.
The Pittsburgh Pirates Will play an eN-
hibition game with the Cleveland Maps
i'm Cleveland on May 4.
Hal Chase is not the only left-hander
who has been trying 10 master the art
If covering second base" peaches
Graham. a southpaw inhelder. is holding
down the keystone sack for the wheeling
club of the Interstate League, and doing
II well, too
Renorts that Zimmerman. Chicago
third baseman. had injured his heel and
youId he out Of the game for some time
u.re denied last night by Johnny Evers.
"1rbere is no truth in the reports said
the manager. THE lineup tomorrow
will remain unchanged.
"Cv" Young, the pitcher famous Tor
more than score Of years, signed con-
tract Yesterday TO manage the Cleveland
club OF the Federal League for the com
ing season.
= 4 Grenier. better known as Paddy
Green has dropped to the minors, after
getting a double chance to stay IN the
hip show. Frank Chance tried out Green
Ga bermuda on the spring training trip OF
,he Yankees, and. While impressed with
,he Youngsters work. asked for waivers.
rhe pittsburgh Pirates thought they
could use Green, and took him at the
waiver price. but Fred Clarke changed
b,s mind and now has released him 10
tho goJvoke club of the Eastern Assoca-
ton.
II ~ Savaee's champion pacing team.
,,,,,or Heir 1914. and George Gano. 202.
u,u make al least two attempts to lower
,heir own worlds record OF 22 at the
Nev York state Fair Grand Circuit meet
inc =, syracuse. September TO 10. Daz-
n,o patch also owned by Mr.. Savage. Of
uirneapolis. and holder of the worlds
haIf-m,le record, 5Slz seconds. will be sent
ont ~ lower this mark during the same
meeting.
pres,den, R NJ. Cox Of tie New York
ard New Jersey League announced last
,tght the appointment of the Following
',,,,,,ires for the season OF 1913:
Henry Simon. Utica. ~ y; Frank
x,ardv Taunton, Mass. and James Gull
,,,r, ~ Brooklyn. The first vacancy will
na Given 10 James McQuade. OF Roch-
cctcr..
WELL KNOWN HoRsEMAN DEAD.
Milwaukee April 2i.-Thomas j. Dun
nar aged seventy-two. well known trot-
ting horseman. died to-day al MS mo- >,
here after a lingering Illness.
Mr.. Dunbar for many years follo"df no
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