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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10
Dave FultZ Scouts Report
That Athletics Are
Not Loyal.
NOT EVEN A BLANK
CARTRIDGE, HE SAYS
Explains Why Worlds Champions
Did Not Sign Petition with
Most Other Players.

David L. Fultz, president Of the Base
ball Players Fraternity, emphatically de-
MED yesterday the report that the Phila-
delphia Athletics had deserted the or
ganization. Mr. Fultz said.
Contrary TO the published reports that
the Athletics had deserted the fraternity,
l can say without the slightest danger Of
contradiction that there have been no de-
fections from our organization from any
source.
THE 'bombshel' which is reported 10
! have been thrown into our ranks by a
supposedly recent action Of the Athletics
wasn't even blank cartridge. We have
known all along just where the Athletics
stard, and their attitude to-day is just
the same as it has been for months.
1T IS true that they did not sign our
petition, being the only team out Of thirty
! in the fraternity which did not do 50, but
| their failure was due to the preoccupa-
ton incident to a successful pennant fight
and a worlds series and not to any hos
tility 10 our requests.
The report that they opposed our petit
tOn because tNey MAO no grievances anu
did not want to appear in a hostile atti-
tude toward Connie Mack portrays them
in very selfish Hight as though utterly
callous TO the hardships Of others. think
that this statement is exceedingly unfair"
10 them. and, in view of Mr.. Mack's at
titude, is so ilogica! as TO brand ii untrue
on its face.
"Mr. Mack has already expressed him
self as in favor Of many of our requests.
and am quite sure he does not look upon
the petition as antagonstic TO him In any
sense; il is, therefore. quite apparent that
his players could have no cause to do so.
ITO those who read between the lines,
the report coming at this time is some
what significant We have expected for
long time attempts of this Kind to
lessen the strength OF our fraternity and
months ago the players were well warned
against them. / should not be surprised
10 see this report denied by the Phila-
delphia players themselves, thereby turn
ing IL into another boomerang"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10
No DeSerterS in Ranks
of Baseball Fraternity

was organized primarily 10 get the play
ers together and make the games of such
a character that our mothers and wives
could attend without fear Of insult. and
We hoped that tho public would meet us
half way in this matter.
1T Is also true that some players In
other clubs have little grievances which
they wish Strengthened out but I cannot
see why there should be the slightest fric-
ton over the items.
THAT does not apply 10 tie Athletics.
however, for We all feel that Mr.. Mack
is more than fair 10 US, and We do not
look upon him a. a manager. but rather
as a father. Even If We signed the fra
ternity requests. We should not do 50 with
the thought that they applied 20 Mr..
Mack. Connie does not hold his players
by reason Of signed contracts. he holds
them because he Is cnincntlv fair and
gives us practically all We ask for. lie
does not stick to hard and fast rules"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10
HIGH HONOR SAYS TENER
Must Work to Maintain Good
Name of Baseball.

Philadelphia. Dec. 9-Governor Toncr
OF Pennsylvania who is I'm this city, wnen
Informed that he had been elected prcsl-
dent of the National League said
''ro b. elected president Of the parent
association Of organized baseball is an
honor any one might coyet. and, coming
TO me by unanimous vote OF all clubs, il
especially pleasing.
"Base5all not only develops the best
physical form but has n great force for
good in its high moral tone The cleanli-
ness and honesty OF the game cannot be
questioned. while it's enthusiasts and ad-
mircrs are always legion.
"The honesty of baseball is its greatest
asset, and TO preserve and maintain its
good name shall be my chief concern. as
has been first in the minds OF all my pre-
decessors i'm Office
Naturally, ] have certain ideas which,
when carried out, | believe. will add to
the popularity and greater enjoyment OF
those who will witness National League
baseball and TO a better and more com
plete understanding by those who partici-
pate and those who are committed TO the
promotion of the best interests Of organ
lied baseball. ! prefer rather to work out
these ideas than TO announce them at this
time
81 anticipate only the most pleas
ant relations between Mr. Johnson, of the
American League. and myself when we
consider business before the National
Commission. since both of MS will al
ways be primarily Of one mind that is.
10 maintain the high standard Of base
ball"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10
PLAN TO DOUBLE
UP GAMES KILLED
international League Votes to
Play Out Its Own Schedule,
as i'm the Past.

The prospect OF an interleague series
between the American Association and
the International League, which seemed
bright for time received a death blow
when the sessions OF the Eastern organ
ization were resumed at the Hotel Vic
toria, yesterday.
Jack Dunn, OF the Baltimore Orioles,
who at first had been alone In his oppo-
sition to the plan. finally succeeded in
swinging over almost the entire league
10 his way OF thinking when the question
wac put 10 a test vote.
The count showed seven clubs against
the plan and one in favor. McCaffrey,
Of Toronto. was the only owner who held
out and he finally switched SO that the
vote OF the league was unanimous.
Dunn proved 10 the satisfaction OF mis-
colleagues that the Journey Of the East
ern clubs through the West would mean
an absence OF forty days from home.
This. he contended. would be disastrous
10 the interests OF the International
League.
The two organizations as a matter OF
fact seemed 10 be on the opposite sides
OF the fence on account OF the Federal
League. The American Association felt
that something must be done TO arouse
interest i'm baseball after the middle Of
tho season. and so brought out new
scheme I'm order that the Federal League
might be fought. The International
League looked at the whole matter an
other way and felt that the new PROPOSE
ton afforded an opening for the invaders.
so their objections were recorded.
1t was decided 10 open the Interna-
tlonal League season on April q, instead
Of April Is, as was first proposed The
change was made In order that the Ca
madam clubs may play at home on We
toria Day.
When President Barrow was asked for
an opinion on the inter-league games he
said
"All | can say is that the plan was
not considered practical"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10
BOWLERS HIT HIGH MARK
Elizabeth Team Rolls 1904 in
Athletic League Series.

Returning total OF 1904. the bowlers
of the Elizabeth Club In the Athletic
League series at North End last night
established the highest mark for single
game ever rolled in The history OF the
league. extending over a period of twenty
four years.
The previous mark was 1901. made by
the New York Athletic Club on February
% 1910. Henry Clauss was high man,
with 26S William Potter. who rolled as
middle man. I'm view of the fact that he
had never before appeared In the games
of this league acquitted himself In fine
style, averaging 2l3.l for the evening.
One other series was rolled last night.
Newark Bay visiting Rosevile and losing
the odd game.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10
IRA THOMAS ALSO
DENIES DETECTION
Catcher of Athletics Insists That
the Champions Are with
Fraternity to End.

Philadelphia. Dec. 9. - Ira Thomas
catcher of the Philadelphia Club in the
American League and that clubs dele
gate to the Baseball Players Fraternity
denied to-day that the worlds champions
had deserted the cause Of the fraternity.
1T is true that the Athletics did not
sign the paper which contained the de-
mands the fraternity made on the National
and American leagues" said Thomas.
but that was because we were busy with
the worlds series when the meeting was
held and the series was too important for
us to bother about other things.
our players are in sympathy with the
fraternity. and We VIII go along with that
body as we agreed 10 do. The fraternity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10
SUTTON AFTER ONE
OF HOPES TITLES
Holder of Championship at 1872
Balkline Billiards Names This
City for Match.

Willie Hoppe. the balkline billiard cham
pion OF the world. has been challenged for
the 1872 balkine championship by George
Sutton, OF Chicago. The challenge was
supported by $40. deposited with the
Brunswick Balke-Collender Company.
ON being notified Hoppe accepted and
MINED February and the Hotel Astor as
the time and place for the match.
Thomas Foley, of Chicago. wrote Hoppe
that he knew OF men who would back
Sutton. providing Hoppe would agree TO
play in Chicago
George Walsh. Hopes father-n-law.
replied that so long as Willie held a title
he would defend II in New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10
Captain for Washington & Lee

Lexington. Va. Dec. &c. A. Donahue,
of Somerville, Mass, quarterback on this
years Washington and Lee football team,
was elected captain OF the eleven here to-
day for 1914 Donahue is one OF the most
popular men in college, and under his
direction Washington and Lee expects 10
make an even better showing on the grid
iron next year than IL did this season,
when IL scored 200 points TO its OPP
ponents' 3.
Donahue is one Of the star quarterbacks
In the South and was responsible for IS OF
the points made by his team this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10
STEVENS-DURYEA OFFICERS
I. H. Page Resigns as Treasurer
of Automobile COMPANY.

At the annual meeting Of the Stevens
Duryea Company the following officers
were reelected:
President. w. II. Whteside; vice-pre
dent j. Frank Duryea; clerk, W. NJ
Remington l. II. Page retired as treas
urer.
Mr.. Pages retirement is i'm line with
his decision made over two years ago
to retire from active participation In the
affairs of the company, at which time he
relinqushed the presidency.
The company's progress has been one OF
steady growth. Its policy has been one
OF conservative progress with one pur-
pose, and that concentration on motor
cars OF high quality
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10
TINKER STILL WITH REDS
Phillies Seem To Be Hottest in
Talk of a Trade.

August Hermann, chief owner OF the
Cincinnati Reds. when questioned about
Joe Tinker and a probable trade for
his deposed manager. said:
Nothing has come to a head. l have
received offers from Brooklyn and Pitts
burgh. but | am not satisfied with them.
! might close a deal with the Phillies II
they will give Doolan and an efficient
pitcher in exchange"
Charley Doom has offered Brennan or
Mayer, but lis said Hermann is angling
for Eppa Rixey. the elongated pitcher,
and the Ph.llies want him themselves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10
Skating Rink for Chicago.

Chicago, Dec. 9.-Grant Park. the big
front yard of Cticago's downtown dis
trlct. will be utilized his year for the
first time as an ice skating rink according
to u decision reached to-day.
Space which will be central to skaters
at noon time will be flooded and warming
rooms and check rooms Will be provided
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10
STARBUCK UNION CAPTAIN
Clever End Elected to Lead
Football Eleven Next Year.

Donald Arthur Starbuck, rs, of Cow
erneur. y. Y. has been elected captain
Of the Union College football team for
next year.
Starbuck has played left end on the
Union team Tor three years lie is
twenty years old, weighs 1877 pounds
and is ; feet : inches tall
The basketball schedule has been an
nounced. as follows:
January 9, Rochester at Schenectady:
II. West Point. at West Point: 81. Cor
nell. at Ithaca; "a open; 81. Colgate, at
Hamilton.
February I. Williams. at Williams
town: II. Colgate. at Schenectady; 20.
Wesleyan. at Middletown; q, Wesleyan.
at Schenectady; 2S. Rensselaer, Polytech-
mic Institute, at Troy.
March T. Williams at Schenectady. ID
Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute. at
Schenectady.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10
x College Football x Golf - Aut'
The Right Man,
Says Lynch

Thomas j. Lynch, retiring president OF
the National League, said yesterday In
his yaledictOry:
in choosing your next president. gen.
tIemeD, you have gone on record as want
ing man who will lend dignity and
prestige to the National League. In your
election Of Governor Tener for the posi-
tion you have the right man.
-! hope you will inject some Of that
dignity expected Of him into yourselves.
and BE- help, instead Of a hindrance. to
him. In leaving Office ] want you to
know that there Is no feeling on my part.
and recognize II rs a business PROPOSE
ton. ] with the National League, and Its
new president, all the success In the
world"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10
PARTING
: SHOTS E:
BULLET JIM.

4 pitcher? Well you ought 10 .ce him
There's class TO that Kid. let me tell.
Just Ict him cut loose with some Of his stun
And they swing Ike the tongue Of bell.
Why. his curve j. wondcr-it twists and IL
tu-ns;
He calls Il mystery rover"
He'd be there Hny ways with the goods that
he's got.
But the Boof--why. he can't get em over
A. for speed. now this boy l. marvel
You can take II from johnson, he knows
The Rid: he showed Walter thing or two
You may laugh. hut. believe me. that goes
some think that the swrdc has him beaten
We'll. maybe; but pick the Md.
Say. why do they call him just plain Bullet
Jim
n the stuff wasn't under his lid"
His slow one? Now. say. is beauty!
Merely rnmbles long on the breeze:
Floats M shoulder high-a big toy balloon.
And drops-like that--to the knees.
IL Cobb tried 10 hit it-e,cuse me-
I cant help hut laughing TO think
or the three lusty swings that the Georgian
took
And then wandered back for "a drink.
They say even Matty Is Jealous
This Kids got his fndrawny beat.
And the best Of the star bunch 10 worried
And ready 10 take - bark scat.
His spltball has got EN- all guessing
just a dip. a twist and a roll.
Well, now, that you put II that way, III
admit
Hes just "A bit shy on control.
His notion say. look nj "A swallow
just one slick. long, easy glide;
Graceful and pretty and perfect
smooth n an ice coated slide.
lie ought To he up with the big boys
Rolling in money and clover.
You hin't tell him nothlng-he's there with
the goods.
But the Boob-why. he can't get en- over.
Tom Lynch. a marked man. entered the
Waldorf Yesterday wearing a broad smile
and the smile fingered when he left. Not
a few baseball men were sorry 10 see him
90. Il was just case of good man
making way-well. maybe, for just as
good man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10
CAMBRIDGE BEATS OXFORD
Annual Rugby Football Match
a Lively Contest.

London, Dec. 9.--CambridGe University
to-day won its annual rugby football
match against oxford University by 10
points 70. 3.
The match was played at the Queens
Club and before a big crowd.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10
New Umpire for New Englahu'

Youngstown. Ohio. Dec. SACK h' #
well known amateur baseball pla!', !.
this city, has been offered posi'loh "a
said as umpire with the New r"s
League next yea. and will accept
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10

John Hcydlcr. secretary % the National
League, manages 10 drift along Just out
side OF the storm area, and holds his
Office unmolosted. lie has been identified
with the organization these many years
without making an enemy-even when
handling worlds series tickets. His term
Of Office vas extended To four years yes
tcrday. john is wasting his time. man
of his diplomatic talents should seek
wider fields and identity himself with the
government service.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10

There was nothing at the National League
meeting which could approach tho sartoriai
brilliancy Of Charlie Murphy an MS pest
form. The Chirngo owner left u vacancy
which could not be flled readily.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10

The Philadelphia Athletics never APP
pcared in poorer light than by holding
aloof momentarily from the Baseball
Players Fraternity and not signing the
petition. Even while rolling In worlds
series wealth and STEPPED with success
time could have been found to scratch
pen for the fraction Of a minute. Thus
reports OF dcsertion and heated words OF
denial would have been saved.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10

Charley TGerzog, of the Giants. was
among those present. The "cantelOupe
king looked friskv enough TO lick any
one who dared trade him TO Cincinnati or
ST Louis. ". II. w.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10

At the international League meeting
Jack Dunn. OF the Baltimore orioles. an
nounced that he had sold Lefty Rus
sell and Mickey Corcoran to the Scranton
club Of the New York State League.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10

Moose" Mccormick, whose valiant
deeds with the bat have won him an ever
lasting spot in the memory Of all Giant
rooters. was around trying to land some
players for the Chattanooga team. The
Moose was unsuccessful. He would be
glad TO get EduIc Grant but admitted
that there was small chance OF McGraw
parting with his utility nnelder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10

Joseph J. Lannin. who will he the new
president OF the Boston Red SoX. disposed
OF his stock In the Boston National
League club to James Gaffney. Lannn
owned fifteen shares in the Braves.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10

The board Of directors OF the National
League I'm awarding the pennant 10 the
Giants voted 500 To buy the new nag.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-10

4 rumor was current that tn" National
League would appoint Mr.. Lynch cnief OF
the umpire stan. but the retiring Dresi-
dent denied any knowledge OF such a
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08

where, I'll take one Diluted 10 meet you.
LORD B.-Thanks, my man. What depart
ment are You in?
SCHLUNIP-I'm In the dry dock ConErltu.
lations ON your birthday.
HoDSON-Mr. Vernon Blmden sir, Iamsure
It is the wish Of all present that should say
Welcome TO Port SunshineH" 1t has all the
attractions Of a Summer resort II you're
fond of sea bathing, you swim out to the bar
SCHLUMP-Get me a bathing suit, quick
HoDSON-Youll find everything spic and
span about the factory SIR; not a bit Of dust
anywhere.
SCHbUMP-Tt's all in my throat. (Looks al
lord b. Where have I seen that Teller?
LORD B.-The factory Will be conducted ex-
actly as # always has been And now 60 my
worthy employees; drink all you wish on me.
northumberland
LORD B.-Of course, refer only TO actual
employes-not to any tramps or Migrants. IAN
crit but Lord B. and sohEamp.J
SCHLUMP-Talk about your generosity
Those people would give away everything a hen
lays except an egg.
LORD Blows this, my man? You sim
here7 Now, take my advice and move on before
my employees use violence.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08

or a breakfast food Anyhow I'm looking for IT.
Here it stands in the paper; "A prize of fifty
guineas to any man who walks from Lands End
to Johnny Greats without begging, borrowing
or stealing" Well, I've walked up to here, and
/ haven't begged or borrowed once. Now, don't
want to commence begging; but all can say is
that have walked four thousand miles to-day
without anybody offering me Sc much as
schooner of buttermilk Without exagger-r-
ration, my throat makes the Desert Of Sahara
look like lake.
HODSoN TO carbohydrates this? Mr..
Blundell herei My dear sir.
sCHLUMP-Not Misunderstanding.
HODSON-well, what do you wsnt3
sCHLUMP-Thank you. I'll take whatever
you do.
LORD B. (entertH0J-Now, then! How's thisf
Nobody at work? Where's the manager2
HODSON-I am the manager sir; and II II
comes to that, who are your And what do you
want in the works?
LORD B.-My good fellow I am the works
I'm the man who makes washday a pleasure
the original knight Of the bath, the author Of
the famous poem, Good Morning, Have You
Used sunshine?' In short, my friends l am
your venerable employer, Vernon Blunden.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-06-08
Further Adventures of Harold Hangover

He had been walking along eyes dusty
slight him Then and there sight which filed
him wit wonderment
Standing with his face toward Smith
Crackers
champagne guests
making noises that sounded like nothing Harold had
in you doing he gaped finally.
question: Smith he
a o of pebbles from open mouth.
surprised me- Hangover only morning
laterng What
ing you ask l playing Demoshenes."
Harold Hangover had heard
called DemOhene and hadn't the remoest idea that the
of
Demosthenes was famous Greek orator." explained
reputation handicapped
y an impeachment in his speech So he to 90
and fill his mouth with pebbles
kept
President Bryan want orator
pres with my eloquence Pretty good scheme, what2
Hangover silently their
tel but our hero was thinking nevertheless Just before lunch he got
some stationery and went to his
The game great
packed capacity. Play started.
mighty roar defiance
Harold Hangover pitchers
the mighty many
pebbles, recd faces before
HIM
al read In a paper morning,
Printed In city
poem beneath my seorning,
the writer feel only pity
81 know far
such uuy Lookout
II read like Dear Night
written by Bathhouss John"
Never had such eoquen game
mouth pitchers there he doomed
through did
Lookous h but he made smashing home
run drive for Smiths
That's pitching" Smith brilliant game.
1--WE got a new today
over put again Thursday you
never all winter call ragime ball
the Southern that hit
it witt twelye-inch board"
CThs will be sundayl Lz-e