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The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-21
Days News In Gary
GARY WORKS
PLAYER IN
BIG LEAGUE

The Joliet Herald prints the picture
and has this to say about Cy Williams,
former Gary works center fielder and
now in the same position with the Chi
cago Cubs.
THE above is a picture of Cy Will
liams, the Cub gardner, who has been
enjoying such favorable publicity Of
late, and the Joliet fans will remember
the big fellow, he was seen here at
various times. He was with the Gary
team of two years ago and played in
] oliet against the Steel company team
Since his advent to the big leagues he
has been the focus for all eyes, due
to his tremendous speed. The big fell
lowlow is the speediest man in either
league and can cover more ground
than any outfielder In the business
and not only is he fast. but he is
Tong" on hitting, as Evers will testf-
fly.
Williams halls from Notre Dame,
where he was the captain of the 1912
team of collegians that toured the
country and finished the season with
a record of one loss and twenty-eight
victories. Bothwick. while at Notre
Dame, played with Williams. as did
ICY" Farrell ANY fan that has ever
seen the lad cavort is loud In his praise
and great things are expected from the
big fellow.
He played with Gary two years ago
and II was while playing the Magic
City crew that his work came into
such prominence. He led the team in
hitting and in base running and his
most remarkable feat of the season
was when he secured four hits in one
game off "Rube" Foster. Amy man
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-21

Panama, Aug. 21.-Unfted Fruit Com
pany's representative here looking over
old equipment and houses used by
canal builders. Expected make govern
ment offer for same to be used on COM
pany's plantations I'm Central Amer
ica, Columbia and West Indies.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-21

have been unusually orderly and lit
tie trouble is expected.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-21

London, Aug. 21-Queen Mary and
Princess Christian, aunt of King
George, I'm merry war over Princess
commercial activities Queen Mary, has
ordered discontfnuance of manufac-
ture of perfumes by Princess Chris
tian, who L. taking advantage of royal
position to recuperate her husbands
income. Princess In many words has
asked Queen to mind her own affairs
New York. Aug. 21.-CounseI for the
American Tobacco Company and United
Cigar Stores company appearing in
L. S. Court of Appeals to show cause
why corporation should not be dfssol-
we'd as trust. Otto s. Jonas, retail
dealer, plaintiff, declares "discrimina-
ton and oppression. practiced by
company has driven him out of bust
ness"
Camp Perry, o.. Aug. 21.--Today's
event In big rifle matches here car
ried with 1t the individual military
championship of United States with
gold medal and autograph letter from
President Wilson. Country's best rife
men contestfng.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-21
GARY BOYS
IN BASEBALL,

The Guy Steele baseball club of Gary
yesterday defeated the Smith team in
one-sided affair by the score of 3
to q
The Shamrock club defeated the EN-
erson team in the tenth inning by the
score of to 8. buddy again pitched a
fine game.
The Froeble school nine lost to the
Ambridge team by the score of to 8.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-21

Omaha, Neb. Aug. 2I.-Reported
railroad circles Union Pacific plans ex-
tensive classification system for its
roads. Has completed double track
Ing line across state for ASP miles west
of Omaha.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-21

New York. Aug. 21.-Kivfat. Mere
dith, Howard Drew, Caldwell, Daven-
port, HORNE, Pacific coast high jumper
md many, other world-famed athletes
entered in what promises to be most
spectacular athletic meet I'm country
since 1895, being held at Empire City
Park. New records expected in three
day event. $500. -. -. -. -. 80.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1913-08-21

Rfverhead, l.. L. Aug. 21.-Specia1
term of Supreme Court and Grand
Jury convened to investigate alleged
graft In state highway commission.
Grand jury Investigation of state roads
ON In eight counties of state.
The Washington times., 1913-08-18

CLEVELAND. Aug. 1S-Eddie Fos-
ter the half pint third sacker of the
Grfnmen. gave as marvellous an exhi-
bftion of third corner playing in that
last and losing battle up the lake as
was ever seen and he had the Tiger
fans actually pulling for him to make
a hit every time he came to the plate.
With defeat chalked up for the Cap
itolian's, it is comforting at least to
remember the thrilling deeds of the
midget with the funny walk Fos-
ter's best play came in the fourth and
in IL he received excellent support
from Joe Engel
Vecah was on first base when Gainor
dropped a neat bunt into the tall
grass toward third. Foster hoped in
like a frog to keep Engel away, but
capsiZed just as he got the ball Sit
ting on the grass and apparently help
less, Foster did not let his wits quit
working. He saw Veach rounding
second and hiking for the uncovered
third corner. He shouted for Dngel to
cover and still sitting on the ground,
pegged perfectly to Engel, who caught
II on the run.
Engel was fifteen feet away from
third when he caught the ball, but in
two strides he was near enough to
dive. Football experience came to his
aid there and he shot into the dust
The Washington times., 1913-08-18
EDDIE GRANEYH HAS
LIST OF THE BEST

Eddie Graney. the San Francisco
referee. has given cut a list Of the
worlds greatest boxers. Graney has
refereed OF been connected in some
other way With scores OF the most
famous bouts on record. Here is
Graney's classification:
; Greatest heavyweight fghters-Pe-
ter Jackson and James J. Corbett
Greatest aiddleweight lighters -
Bot FitzsimmOns and Jack Dempsey.
Best welters Joe WoIcott and
Tommy Ryan
Best htweights-George Dixon
and Terry McGovern.
Greatest bantam Champion-George
Dixon.
Hardest hitters in the history Of
the ring-Bob Fitzsimmons, Joe
Choynski. snC Kid Mccoy
Samest men he ever saw-Joe
Choynski, Jimmy Britt, Bat Nelson.
and Jack Dempsey,
Rest trainers and seconds-Puly
Delaney, Spider Kelly, and Tim Nc
GTath.
Are Successful Managers.
Most successful managers-BilIy Britt
and Billy Nolan, Britt getting more
publicity for his fighters than any
other manager; Nolan more money.
This is an interesting list Possibly
Graney's leaning toward Corbett as
one of the two greatest heavyweiehts'
might be explained by his personal
friendship for the ex-champion. who was
born and brought up in. the same part
OF San Francisco that developed Gra-
ney himself Corbett's record is not
Startling; He made great fights against
Choynski, Peter Jackson, John L. SulIl-
The Washington times., 1913-08-18
CHOSE TO START
GAME IN MINORS
Willie Mitchell Is Only Player Who Is Known to Have Turned
Down Major League Berth to Begin His Career in
the Bushes-He Has No Regrets.

So far as known Willie Mitchell is
the only ball player whoever turned
down a job with a big league club in
order to start out in the brush. That's
what Willie did and though it cost him
a bunch of money he has not regretted
it Eor ultimately his move brought him
to Cleveland and the southpaw finger
believes the sixth city is the garden
spot Of the earth-next TO Sardis. which
he tells you gravely is in Mississippi
and on the main line of the Illinois
Central
Willie was the sensation of Dixie
when he pitched for Mississippi A. &
NJ. Not a game but that he struck out
from ten To twenty batsmen and his
long string OF victories soon brought
the big league scouts TO Starkville TO
See him In action.
He was offered many jobs, the best
major league proposition being given
hlrh by the Cubs. Willie was inclined
10 accept but when he thought over
the situation carefully he reasoned that
he needed the experience and that II
he affixed his John Hancock to Chi
cago contract he would probably be
far,ned. And as long as he figured he
had TO begin in the minors he decided
70 pick his spot. So he selected San
Antonio, accepting SIS month less from
The Washington times., 1913-08-18

the Texas League club than he had
been offered by Murphy.
Willie burned up the Texas League
just as he had done the college dia-
monds. Soon all the major league
teams were bidding for him, especial
ly after he had set a new worlds
record for professional baseball by
tanning twenty men in a nine-nin-
ming game Willie really famed
twenty -one, but one of these reached
first base when the catcher missed
the third strike, and the official scor-
er refused to allow Mitchell credit fer
the strik =Out. AT any rate the Cleve-
land club outbid the others and OBJ
tanned Mitchell in the fall OF 1909.
Down South they said the Maps paid
3, 500 for me-" said Mitchell, but don't
believe it was that much. Players didn't
come SO high in those days"
Mitchells refusal to sign with the
Cubs robbed him of a share of the
1910 worlds series spoils. for the Chi
cGgo team won the National League
pennant that season, and had Willie
been wise to the ways of players he
could have insisted before signing with
San Antonio that he be given a half
interest in the purchase price II any
ajor league club bought him.
No. Willie beat himself out of a good
bEnch of coin, but he's not kicking, for
he's with the Maps. and that's where
he wants to stay for many years to
come.
The Washington times., 1913-08-18
DIAMOND DOPE

To all appearances the Battle Creek
team has the Southern Michigan
League pennant sewed up.
Since his return to the Detroit Tig-
ers Paddy Bauman has performed like
a genuine big Lacquer.
1t looks as though the Highlanders
have landed two real ball players in
Cook and Williams, the Texas League
rockies.
Danny Shay, the former big Lacquer,
has been released as manager of the
Helena team. Of the Union AssOcia-
tiOn.
Pitcher "Hy" Jasper. the Three-I
League star. recently sold to the
white SoX by Dubuque, refuses to re-
port TO the SoX.
''Stoney" McGlynn. the old st. Louis
HEAVIER, is pitching for the leading
Salt Lake City team of the Union AS
ISOLATION.
The way Jake Daubert Is hitting il
would not surprise Brooklyn fans IL
the Superbas' first baseman led the
National League in batting this sea-
son.
It took those fast travelling Pirates
Just two days to put a stop TO the con-
tinuous victories OF Christy Mathew
son and Rube Marquard.
The Washington times., 1913-08-18
COBB WOULDOUST
JACKSON FROM TOP
Tiger Star Gets Peevsh Over Failure to Catch JacksonThns
Pitchers Favor Observation-Disclosures Well Thought of
by Georgian-GriH Will Buy .
By SENATOR"

CLEVELAND. Ohio, Aug. IS-Tyrus
Raymond Cobb means to win the Aneri-
can League batting championship this
year by hook or crook, and his failure
to catch up with Joe Jackson Is max
ing him peevish.
Already he suspects that some pitch
ers are letting jackson hit to help his
record. though trying all their skill
against the Tiger star. Walter johnson
is one OF these pitchers suspected by
Cobb of discriminating in favor Of
Jackson.
Does johnson pitch As hard against
Jackson as he does against me?" asked
Cobb. 'T notice that jackson doesn't
have much trouble hitting him this
year. and can't understand It, have
a terrible struggle getting my hits OF
Walter, and 1 am puzzled. 1 think some
pitchers are letting up on Jackson to
help his record, while using all they
have against me. 1t wouldn't surprise
me a bit IL some of them did this They
are not particularly in love with me.
some of them, and 1 am getting sus-
picious. 1 don't blame johnson for this,
nor do charge him with 1t. but it does
seem strange-that's all"
When asked about this johnson mere
ly smiled. Pressed farther, he said:
Ty is wrong about that. don't think
any pitcher Is giving Jacksco anything
except the best he has. know 1 pitch
as hard against Jackson as do against
Cobb. / don't spare either OF them
Jackson has hit me pretty hard this
year. but / can't explain 1t unless that
le has my number"
Cobb means to use everything possible
o pass Jackson. Just now he Is lay
ng down bunts and beating them out.
II Detroit the grass in front OF the I
,late is allowed to grow about four
inches and this has tendency to hold |
bunt. Then. too the field Is banked |
III the way to third in order to keep a |
low rolling ball In fair territory long
enough for Cobb to reach first base In |
his way the Georgia Peach is beating |
tut many bunts and giving jackson a |
merry fight for the honors.
Ty Cobb has many nice things to say /
# young Holland, the third baseman /
The Washington times., 1913-08-18
ENGEL LOSES BY
HELP OF UMPIRE
Young TwirIer Drops Game to
Tigers-WiII Pitch Again in
st. Louis.
By SENATOR"

DETROIT, Aug. 1&-Joe Engel Is un-
fortunately unable to eliminate one in
| ming of yesterdays game with the De-
troit team, and is today considering the
prospects Of pitching again against ST.
Louis, the team he feels confident CT
defeating. Engel, with the help of a
bum decision by O'Loughlin in yester-
days contest, got the raw end of a
7-to-1 deal
1t all happened to Joe before he
knew what was going on. This much is
patent today, however. If the one inning
had been eliminated there might have
been a win in Joe's basket. As Il was
he was forced to retire TO the bench
and watch Tom Hughes continue where
he left of
Brilliant bits of fielding by Eddie
Foster. who showed the Tiger fans
what modern third-basing is. enabled
the Climbers to get some consolation
out of that last beating received from the
Tigers This and the fact that ii might,
as always Is the case, have been much
worse. is about all that is CLEANED out
OF the even break in the Detroit series
For three innings Yesterday Willett
and Engel pitched along neck and neck
Willett became generous enough to
allow Foster to walk in the fourth
The Midget, who had been Cavorting
about third in splendid form, stole a
base. and when Milan died on a
grounder TO Gamer Eddie streaked IT
for third. Gandil's Cincinnati base hit
scored the Midget. and EngeI sailed
along I the lead for a brief inning
The Tigers got a tally in the nth.
Bush stole second after being walked,
Willet had famed. Joe had his ideas
on something else and Carelessly balk-
ed. and after Bush was on third I.ouden
shot one through the box for the tally.
The side was then retired.
IL the seventh inning Engel was given
a chance To see what the game looked
like from the dugout. With Moriarty
down. Foster to Gandil, Willett was safe
on single. Bush received another walk
from Engel, although those favorably
toward the Nationals thought
that Silk might have called Bush out on
strikes. George Mcbride then allowed
all hands 10 be safe when he dropped
Gandirs perfect peg after he had
caught LOudeE.s grOunder. Meanwhile
Willett scored.
Crawford tripled to the left field
fence scoring the two ahead of him. En-
gil then went to the bench. Tom Hughes
walked Cobb purposely and passed
VcaCh 10 show that there was no dis
Mcbride threw out Craw-
ford at the plate on Gainors grounder
Stanage then doubled the two runners
on the bases all the way home. MOriarty
flied out ending the inning.
No more runs were made and Mel"
Iiallia got his daily workout of an in
ming before the last contest of the
series closed The score:
The Washington times., 1913-08-18
Browns Take Measure
OF Boston Red Sox

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 1S.-The worlds s
champion Boston Red Sox were hum
oled by the ST. Louis Browns in the
formers last appearance of the season
in the Mound City. Score to l.
st. Louis Tailed first when McAllis-
Ger was safe on Janvrins error. He
stole second and scored on a two-base
hit by Shotten. Pratts triple and a
one-base drive by Williams counted
another in the sixth. single and
Briefs triple in the eighth netted the
last run for the home team.
Score by innings: R. H. E,
oston................. COO 900 l0O-l 10 J
st. Louis. 900 OIL 0l'-3 s 0
Batteries-Anderson and Thomas.
Cady; Baumgardner and McAllIster.
The Washington times., 1913-08-18

bought by Griffith from Atlanta. In
| deed II was on Cobb's recommendation
| that Griffith. bought the youngster.
Holland Is a mere kid" says Cobb.
L had him on my team down South
t2is spring. He comes from Georgia
Tech and Is as bright as a new nickel.
He looked so good to me that 1 told
Grfn about him. At that time Foster
was In the hospital and the lad might
have fitted in I know he can play ball,
Tor I've seen him. He is very fast il
fair hitter and is a fine fielder. I
nope Grin gives him a thorough trial
N the spring because he is sure to
come"
Manager Griffith says that he wired
6iilyS smith to sign Holland for the
Climbers, but the next thing he knew
the youngster was playing with ATTAIN
Ia The explanation is that President
Galloway signed Holland Cor Atlanta
The consequence is that Griffith had to
pay 1900 for Holland.
Manager Griffith says that he has not
bought any outfielders for the simple
reason that Mike Kahoe. in securing
trial in the big show. Mike tells me
that he did not see a real outfieIder
anywhere" says Griffith Look at
Chappell of the White Sox. Kahos
turned him down am glad he did.
He would not have a chance with my
team. What is the use OF buying
players not as good as those you have!
Mike tells me that little Acosta could
jump right in and be a star in any
minor league in the country. yet is not
ready for this league now. do not in
tend saddling myself with a lot of play
ers who Will only clutter UP the team.
I am willing to spend money for the
real players, but it is sheer folly throw
Ing II, away for players not as good as
those you have. Show me a real star
and I'll pay any reasonable amount for
him, but don't care to blow in money
for mere experiments There's nothing
10 that, at all" -....
The Washington times., 1913-08-18
MAPS WERE BETTER,
SAYS MANAGER JOE
Birmingham Is Pleased at De-
feat of Athletics in Series at
Cleveland.

CLEVELAND, Aug. 1s-"The Ath-
letics were defeated in the series just
closed by a better baseball team said
Marager Birmingham today. I'VE are
now going out after the pennant, and
firmly believe we shall land at the
top before long. Right now the team
is in fine shape and all Of the boys are
pulling for a win
Today the followers of the Maps are
more than enthusiastic at the showing
OF the team in the series just closed
Bender was decisively beaten yester-
day. being pounded hard in the sew
enth Inning. The final score was to ..
Three triples and a single netted the
Maps four runs in the seventh, while
Gregg. who twiried for the Cleveland
team. displayed his best form of the
season. Although hit fairly hard at
times, he kept the blows scattered, and
won handily. The score:
R.HE +.
Athletics .............. 900 900 OO2-2 s 0
NoapS -..........-..... OIL 900 4ON-6 IL 0
pof
The Washington times., 1913-08-18
ShamrockS ChaIIenqe.

The ShamrOcks jr.'s want games with
teams averaging fourteen years. For
games address Manager Herbert Ander-
son. 1906 G street southeast.
The Washington times., 1913-08-18
K I T Iaao,,a

Clarksville. 3: Owensboro, O.
Paducah. ,; Cairo. !.
Vincennes. 5; Harrisburg.
Henderson. 5; Hopkmsville, CArst
game) \"'S'
Henderson, A. HopkinsviIle. 2 Csaco,o
game, ten innings). >NOh"
The Washington times., 1913-08-18
Eastern Associat;o,

At Waterbury-(First game, Water
bury. 3: Springfield. l. (Second eame,.
Waterbury. 3; Springfield. s.
den, g
The Washington times., 1913-08-18
Texas League.

Dallas. 2: Houston, o Cfrs, r.r,o,.
Houston, 2: Dallas, 0 Csec0nd psmeI .
San Antonio, /; Fort Worth. o SKI
teen innings). >0N'
Beaumont. s; Waco, 3
Austin n-Galveston-Rain
The Washington times., 1913-08-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Standing of the;Clubs.

Today's Games.
Cincinnati at Boston e games).
Pittsburgh at New York g games).
st. Louis at Brooklyn e games).
Chicago at Philadelphia.
Tomorrow's Games.
Cincinnati at Boston.
Chicago at PhiladeIphia-
Pittsburgh at New York.
st. Louis at Brooklyn.
Yesterdays Results.
No Games Scheduled.
The Washington times., 1913-08-18
New York State Taoo

At Binghamton-Binghamton, z. scrar-
ten, 0.
At Elmira-Wilkesbarre. 7: Elnira
At Utica-Albany, I: Utica, 3, i
The Washington times., 1913-08-18
NEW YORK STATE LEAGUE
Among the Minors
American Association

Minneapolis. s: Toledo, 5.
Milwaukee. Z; indianapolis, l.
st. Paul. s: Louisville. ..
Columbus, 4: Kansas CITY. I
The Washington times., 1913-08-18
FOSTERS PLAYING
FEATURE OF GAME
Mdges Fielding Exhibition Was Brilliant in Final Contest and
Won Rounds of Appause-Third Sacker Has Great
Day at Hot Corner and on Bases
BY SENATOR"

kicked up by the sliding Veach. 1t
was close play but Engei had
tagged the Tiger. The cool wit and
nized Immediately and a storm of pa
| plause broke out all over the stand.
The fans were quick to see a great
play executed by a great player. But
the midget had 4 few other snappy per-
the jumped in for Cobb's nasty bounce
in the third and got Bush at the plate
He ended the inning and cut off a sure
tally. HIS catch of Cobb's foul over
near the pavilion in the opening frame
was pretty bit of work and when he
leaped high into the air for Moriarity's
lofty bounce in the Inflated seventh
getting the runner with room TO spare,
he was equaling some of the best deeds
of Jimmy Collins Harry Lord, Bill
Bradley, or Terry Turner.
At the bat Foster got one of the few
hits collected by the Griffmen. He stole
two bases quite nicely and was the only
one of his team to cross the plate. All
In all. Fateem Foster was the star Of
the final battle.
Though he did not display really good
control, Joe Engel deserved a better
fate. The youngster had trouble with
his low curve, but O'Laughlin had even
more. This excellent example of Ban
Johnson's wierd staff ruined, Engel
finally putting him into a hole from
which he could not extricate himself.
Bush was plainly famed in the seventh,
but O'Laughlin walked him, evidently
not seeing the ball at all. Bush would
have made the second out and Gandil
could then have retired Louden instead
of pegging to second. In this way not
a run would have been scored and the
young pitcher might have had a chance
TO win. Henry. Mcbride and Engel
complained in vain and the moment
Manager Griffith growIed O'Loughlin
threatened to Danish him from the
park. O'Loughlin, according to Ban
johnson, has no diplomacy. After yes
terday's work it may be said in all
sincerity that he has no eyes either.
Edgar Willett won his game largely
because the Griffmen insisted on swing
ing foolishly at his underhand ball.
About one in eight went over the plate,
the rest being outside, inside, too high
or too low. A few passed behind the
batters. Yet those Griffmen kept try
ing to hit that underhsnd ball when,
by waiting, they might have walked
or forced Willett to try his overland
delivery which was practically straight
Moeller, Milan, Morgan and Laporte
were helpless at the bat, either swing
ing idly or watching the third one shoot
across.