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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26
S@1 F00qV B0uAy OhT Sports
Joe TURNS DOWN S65, 900
Jackson Hardly Considered
Sum Offered by the Feds.

Greonyilc :. G.. Jan. -j.-'l haIo' s.
considered the offer made me by the + co -
eral League. although S55.co for three
seasons is much i'm advance Of the SUN J
On, ~ receive from Cleveland said Joe
Jackson. outheldcr of the cleveland
Americans. here to-day. jackson SAID
he signed with cleveland more than Il
week ago.
president Somers. as well - other a.
0cials of tho club. has been kind 10 me
he added. "snd I would rather plaf Win
that club than any ether in the oig
leagues ,......
ON account OF the illness Of his father
Jackson probably viii not Join the Glove
land spring training camp at Atnchs' '9'
before April !.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26
ROSEVILLE NOW
THREE GAMES AHEAD
Increases Lead Over New York
A. c. in Bowling League
DR.. Lee Top Man.

Az the result OF the contests In the Ath-
letic Bowling League last week Roseville
Increased its lead TO three games over the
second team, that Of the New York Ath-
letic Club, which won the tito last year.
The leaders have won Is and lost s.
against 10 and 2 for the Mercury Foot
combination. Columbian, however, Is in
third place alone this time. and is only
game each way behind New York.
The standing and averages follow:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26
a NEW HOME FOR BRAVES
Gaffney Takes Option on Site
for Park in Somerville.

Boston. Jan. 25.-An option on large
tract Of land suitable for ball park in
the neighboring city OF somerville has
been secured by President James +. Gan-
ney of the Boston National League base
ball club. il was learned here to-day.
While many changes are being mode in
the old South End grounds, occupied by
tho Braves. Nh Gahncy points out that
the seating capacity at the best is lin
tied. and that. owing to its location. the
matter Of rent is becoming serious An
other large plot of land at the Forest
Hills terminus Of the elevated system Is
also under consideration 10y the club man
agement.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26

Roston. Jan. -Four lcft-Eanded pitch-
ors are nov, on the roster of tho Boston
Red Sox. Of the American League inc
contract Of John Radon. OF South Chl-
csso. completing the quartet
Radlons release was bought from the
Nanistce club Of the Michigan state
League ON the recommendation of Patsy
Donovan. "a scout Collins. Leonard ana
coumbc. the last named from the Jtca
,l,,b az The New York State League. ar
the other lett handcg--
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26
Bronx Church House Run
ners Show Way in the
BrOnxdale Clubs Race.
HONOHAN VICTOR IN
A NINE-MILE CHASE
Harriers Turn Out in Force for
the Various Invitation
Road JauntS.

Harriers from many organizations
turned our In goodly numbers TO compete
in the various practice roa5 runs held
in Manhattan. The Bronx aud Brooklyn
yesterday. The snappy weather that pre-
vailed Just suited the long winded speed
merchants. In the chases that were held
ina Manhattan and The Bronx the Bronx
Church House boys showed the best.
They carried OF the first three places
in the regular weekly fve-mle chase held
oy the Bronxdale Athletic club. l'ranl,
Ruggiero, who started from scratch. save
the field "a handicap Of two minutes and
finished first by about 100 yards. ahead
Of n. Cannalsa
Tnc latter beat his eliminate W Burk-
hard. oy the same margin for second
place.
The order Of finish Of the first ten fol-
lows
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26
DEFIANCE READY IN MAY
Candidate to Defend America S
CUP to Have Trials Then.

Boston. Jan. 2j.-The sloop Defiance, IN
der construction at Bath, Me, for syn
dictate Of Philadelphia. New York and
Boston yachtsmen. will be ready for her
Americas Cup defence trials by May go
according to the belief expressed here to-
day by yachtsmen who are watching the
progress OF the work
NJ. owen. the designer. thinks that by
the last OF May he can bring the Defiance
down to Marblehead for reception
which has already been planned. 1t is
expected that the keel will be cast next
Tuesday. when representatives, OF the
syndicate will be on hand 10 throw in
plenty Of new pennies for luck.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26
TIGERS TO ROW AT ITHACA
Enter Triangular Race with
Cornell and Yale Crews.

Princeton. " J.. Jan. 2.-f. W. "al o.
Nor. msnaeer'oi the Princeton varsity
crew announced here to-day that definite
arrangements had been completed for a
Triangular race with Cornell and Yale TO
be hello ON Lake Cayuea. Al Ithaca on
Ma, y. This Is tho second triangular re-
eafta for tie Princeton oarsmen oglinS
Ma, the first being with Columbia ana
penps, lyania al Princeton on May .. The
Cornell race will be held on Cornell 8
spring DAY" tie big spring atnieuc Gay
81 Ithaca.
Announcement was also made that the
Yale freshman crew mad been invited 20
row against the Tiger cubs on Lake Car
nogio on MAY .. the date Of thc triansr-
lar regatta. Definite arrangements have
not set been made.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26
10. THE POOR INDIAN

Philadelphia. Jan 2J-"Chier' Bender
the star Indian twirler of the Athletics.
has gone into the sporting goods bust
ness. He will throw open the doors Of
the Bender Sporting Goods Company
in a few DAYS. Bender VIII deal m base
ball eolf fishing and all other athletic
goody
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26
-FOUR MILE RI

Taking the lead soon after the start
Edward Byrne carried the silks OF the
Bronx church House TO victory in the
Pennant A. c. four-mile road run. He
ran over the course I'm the good time Of
u minutes. II. Brcswor. Of Evening
Recreation Centre 1sS, and J. Brunson, OF
the salem Crescent 4. c.. followed him
over the line in the order named.
The order Of finish Of the first ten fol
lows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26

Small fields participated in the two
distance jaunts Of St Anselm's Athletic
Club. j. Smith. Of the Bronx Church
House. was an easy victor i'm the shorter
run Of about four miles. lie vas timed
in % minutes e seconds.
The niue-mne race was bitterly con-
tested. and was won by Hugh Honohan.
Of the New York Athletic club, who was
a second ahead of H. Parkinson, OF the
Bradhurst r. C.. The former was clicked
i'm 30 minutes 40 seconds.
The order Of finish OF the first ten IA
each race follows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26
Answer to Saturdays Problem.

good Jldg
~ and well It apparent that the bail would go
bench: point The n
with hope OF stop
vi bench whether
shall M entitled bases Since
PLAYERS bench had It
decided that the should receive the
rule
49, g. second The ruin q r.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26
To Practice on PinehurSt
Links, Then Wend Way
Toward Florida.
MDERMOTT UNDECIDED
AS TO TRIP ABROAD
How the Shoe Really Did Get on
the Wrong Foot and in the
Cause of Reform.

Several prominent homebrcd profcs-
sional golfers VIII leave here for trip
through the South on February >. Tom
Mcnamara. Of Boston. former metropol-
itan open champion, is arranging the
tour. and with him will 90 Michael }.
Brady OF Wollsston. who once tied for
the national open title and was mem
Dor Of the party which visited England
and France last year: Tom K.rrigsn, o.
the Dedham Polo and Country Club. and
George Sparkling, Of the Brooklawn Coun-
try Club. near Bridgeport.
Thus far no regular schedule has been
arranged. although the first stop will bs
Pinehurst, where there will be practice
and perhaps a tournament. The Meek
lenburg Country Club, ct Charlotte, will
be visited next. foursone being SEIZED
uled against Tom Bonnar and some other
expert not yet named.
Exhibitions are planned at Camden and
Columbia, S. c., after which the i've er-
pect 70 go 70 Augusta. Ga, and Hamp-
ton Terrace. Ga, for open tournaments
Savannah Jacksonville St Augustine.
Palm Beach, Ormond and Belle Air are
mentioned as stopping of places, prob
ably for matches and open competitions.
Cuba also has been mentioned. but as
yet II is not certain Just where the
homebreds will 80. Cuba therefore, II
largely a matter for future considera-
ton. 1t is planned 10 finish the tour
al Pinehurst. so as to return North about
April /.
McDermott and Jack Hutchinson. Of
Allegheny. recently were in Boston. The
Western open champion and twice win
ner OF the national open title has been
taking matters easy this winter. As yet
he has not made up his mind whether
or not to make his third try for British
honors at Prestwick in June.
A quiet laugh is going the rounds in
golf circles because of the predicament
IN which the committee OF a certain club
found itself recently in its efforts TO ef-
feet reform in the style of shoe used By
the women members Of the club. There
had been much complaint relative TO :he
damage done the greens by the sharp.
narrow heels worn by some Of the women.
and after the posted notices failed 70
bring about reform it was decided 70 eA-
anime the SHOES in the various lockers.
Assisted by a member OF tho woman
committee, all the shoes were removed 70
the library. where they were marked a
suitable for use on the course or other
wise. When it came time to replace them
in the lockers ii was discovered that no
record OF their proper owners had been
kept and they were replaced haphazard.
As result Miss A., who was proud
of her small foot. found a pair Of 6's IN
her locker when next she came 10 play
while Mrs. y. was seen trying to ft her
self with shoes several sizes smaller than
she had ever worn before. Certain men
are just now very unpopular among the
women OF that particular club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26

The Clan McDuns defeated the Clan
Scott forces before Loo soccer enthusiasts
a Jasper oval yesterday afternoon.
The SCOTS played against the wind in
the first half and lid excellent work,
holding their opponents 10 a lone tally.
The strain was too much in the second
period and the McDuns added tour more
points
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26

Meeting in the first round Of the Metro
politan League cup tie series. the over
seas Wanderers defeated the Germans at
Van Cortlandt Park yesterday afternoon
by the score OF goals 10 !.
Campbell McCrichard and Kerr tailed
the goals for the winners. Civon put up
a sterling game for the victors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26
.Con1n1ent and Gossip
on Sports of the Day

for general inspection This inspection IS
more or less justified 10y the fact that the
annual meeting of She football rules com
mitteo is less than two weeks on, when II
is understood an effort viii bc made to
strengthen the rule now in force against
coaching the PLAYERS iu the heat OF com
fict Rule - Section O. now reads.
There shall be mo- coaching either by
substitutes or hy any other person not
participating in the came The head
coach. however. is allowed TO walk UP
and down the side lines and sorely
TENTED as hc IS 10 overlook OF ovade
this rule. % must he admitted that he
would Doe more than human TO sec some
glarinc weakness exposed and not correct
IT, With this in mind there are those
who believe that the rules committee
should play tho part Of a despot and
arbitrarily Danish tho head coach TO the
topmost tier OF tho grandstand and clear
the SIDE lines Of every body except the
substitutes and the physical director. VINO
could keep an eve on the condition OF the
PLAYERS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26

or the nineteen captains who expressed
oriry,ns for "Tnc Yale Daily News.
seven declared I'm favor Of removing the
head coach from the side lines. while
fvc others were Of practically the same
MIND although seeing the necessity for
his retention for the reason OF watching
closely The condition OF the players and
making subsutuuons only seven, OF
whom Captain Whitney Of Dartmouth
was tie leader. declared frankly in favor
NJ allowing the coach whose success or
failure dcnends upon the work o. the
team TO have free rein The reason CIV
~ by the seven. who were in favor OF
keeping the head coach on the side lines.
can easily be overcome. The ply steal di-
rector who ordinarily would know moth
ine Of the general scheme OF attack or
defence. could watch tho condition Of the
PLAYERS. while the captain himself u.s. on
should be. qualified 10 make substituuons
other than for reasons OF exhaustion or
poor physical condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26

The 7. r. r. strollers met and defeated
the Hudson United eleven al Hedley
Field yesterday afternoon in a Metropoii-
tan League game by the score OF &
goals 10 ].
The goal scorers for the winners were
Gormorly Crane, Roberts and Mcclure,
Two apiece. Johnson saved the Hudsons
from being blanked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26
ooe Way TO Take the Sting
.Out of Reserve Clause
if Needs Must,
eoOTBALL CAPTAINS
SHOW RIGHT TREND
-. of the Leaders in Favor of
PLAYING the Game on Their
Own Initiative.
RN HIRBERT

=. tat Che mien n" is''e' 's'' ''
.se contracts Of baseball play
not Binding another rule along
lines could be framed that
3. cutie as effective and serve
n. same purpose. has brought
little food Of letters. The bur-
mos. a. them has been. What
=. rs,s ss an alternative that
- ~. .-...e So binding lf / were
- ,.r,o- or a. constructive legal
~icrt ro, uc a sporting editor.
z 81, circumstances tho fat question
herrca lot this does not neces-
..ster to point made. as the in
q =, man IS teyord understanding.
- =. sssr proved times without num-
=. =. ,s- laws ere framed that cannot
80 .n some observation-disclosures the
ss7t-s
v,r. h,s.tatns 10 susFe't remedy
nod should re found NECESSARY
- irwin. business manager Of the
~ Yankees and baseball scout
.-s,-s-v. .s not so modest. lie Is
,,,s plan which in measure
a. o-sr,icarr abolish the reserve
-, m iu any case remove its sting.
-, IN 30 worthy % some thought
would establish tangible assets
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26

only las. fan the Harvard eleven was
penalized fifteen wards in the Princeton
game because one Of the substitutes
rushed on the field with some order 10
the quarterback and in HIS eagerness
even neglected to report 20 the referee
IL is safe 20 say that few. II any. games
were PLAYED u.vhch the head coach did
not violate both the letter ana the spiI'
Of the rule against coaching. The proc-
uce is not in the best interest OF the
sport Cd fact generally admitted II
seems almost necessary. then. for the
rules committee 70 he even more drastic
than in the past. if the necessity IS strong
enough 20 justify any rule on the sub
joct.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26
AUTOMOBILE INSTRUCTION.

Largest & Best school IA US. send for booklet
and pass 10 visit school Special class for omen
" est side \. NJ. L. A. 100 W. 81 81 1870 Col
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26

Goals McCoIlOlgh IO HarVey %. Crann y,
Ross Mitchell Il. agar and Narrower for Clan
McDonalds. Referee Mr. Ward. Linesmer-
A. Grant for Clan McDonalds. and z. Kenyon
for Vilherforce. Tim.-Halvcs az forts FIVE
minutes each
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26

The Agar brothers were conspicuous in
the victory of the Longfellow Football
Club over the Greenpoint Celtics at Taft
oval, Brooklyn, yesterday afternoon, by
the score Of goals to in scheduled
championship fixture OF the New York
State Amateur League. They scored
more than half OF the goals between them.
Owing TO the bad condition OF the
ground at New Bronx oval. the New
York State League game between the
Camerons and the New York Celtics was
called off il will be played at a later
date
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26

The Vale Daily News must be
commended for delvmg so deeply into
The question AS 90 compile and pub
nsh tho opinions Of nineteen football
CAPTAINS from the leading coleges and
universities 500 the East. II also is
worthy OF comment that d majority OF
the men who v;l lead their teams
into action next fall are plainly in favor
Of carrying out the letter and spirit OF
tie rule AND in PLAYING the same on its
merits and i'm a truly sportsmsniike way.
Il savors too much OF speciahsm and ma
chine-Ike drill for men 10 90 on the hold
Ike a lot OF puppets while some direct
Ing force who IS not in the game pulls
the strings The spirit OF winning at
any cost is far TOO exaggerated as II is
and the real FUN Of the game IS lost TO
some extent il the players are forced to
sacrifice thier own initiative and made To
lean on the parrot-lke teachings Of one
who presumes TO Doe something more than
an instructor Harvard and Yale would
not have been beaten by Princeton IN lsll
81 sam White had blindy followed his in
structions 20 fall on loose bail rather
than use tho brains and natural football
sense with which he was endowed. Seeing
the great chance. he took IL. 10 the last
ing credi, of himself and his university.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-26

"a. :. .'efninf in football. concern
- 'si nature OF which there has
y, ~. " less discussion IN recent
,s,,, 'h DRAGGED forth bodily from
p'st' among the moth balls
'e bsEy News and held up
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-09-25
Inventor of the Alrhraka.

Who really invented the airbrake :
Certainly the automatic airbrake. the
one that has proved practicable and OF
permanent value in modern railroad
ing. was the product OF the late George
Westinghouse ingenuity His patent
for the automatic brake was taken out
In 1872. superseding the non.automatic
or straight" Westinghouse airbrake
patented in 1869. and later the West
inghouse vacuum brake was invented.
But, as in the case OF most other In
ventions. there are several claimants
for originality in this field Thus,
Nine. Nj. Drouanet daughter OF NJ.
Debruges OF Paris, claims the distinc-
tion OF priority for her father. The
New York Times has letter from
State Senator William Il. Fiero OF
White Plains containing patent office
declaration by his grandfather, Henry
Miller, OF new and useful improve
ment In the application OF steam and
compressed air 10 the purpose OF op
Grating railroad brakes" recorded Jan
uary 2, 1855. MIR. Miller was doubt
less a pioneer in the progress OF air
brake invention.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-09-25
Latest TeIegraphic ard Cable
Intelligence Epitomized.
CID WORLD AND THE NEW
Political Pot Is Bupbllng Furiously-
News About Ware That Are Rag
ing and Rumors About Wars
to Come.
War Bulletins

The Administration in Washington
tion under the present conditions in
view OF the attitude Of the combat
ants
The Berlin version is that the al
lies are falling back and that the Ger
mans have repulsed all offensive at
tacks and have crushed French sor-
tie from Verdun.
The Russian army now in Gallcla
will be left there to complete its
work for, according to a Rome dis
patch, an, army of 100000 Russians is
marching into Central Poland follow
ed by another army of 100000 while
a third army, also aggregating 2,0OO,-
600, is coming from more distant re-
gions and will reach the front in Oc-
tober.
The President received the Belgian
commission sent to make formal pro-
test against the alleged outrages COM
mitted by the Germans in Belgium,
told its members that he was honored
at having their King turn TO him in
time of stress and then said the United
States could not take any definite ac-
tion in the matter.
Secretary Bryan announced that
note had been sent to the Turkish
Government protesting against the
abrogation Of the treaties guarantee
ing extraterritorial rights to Ameri-
cans.
The Belgians refused to treat as a
prisoner Of war Commandant Meune,
commander of the Landsturm at Lou
vain. He is being held as a criminal
prisoner at Antwerp and will be court
martialled for gross infractions OF the
laws Of war.
Belgian operations near Malines are
reported successful. German loss
said to be 1000 in killed and wound
ed.
Dispatch to French embassy at
Washington asserts Germans have
completely evacuated Lorraine, draw
ing back toward Sarrebourg.
German general staff reports heavy,
but undecisive, battle on German
right wing. French try to break line
but are defeated.
Radicals in Italy are anxious for
nation to take part in the war.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-09-25
WASHINGTON
lIllnIlnlnnnllIlIlIIlllIIilllnlll

Although in existence only two
weeks, the Federal marine war risk
insurance bureau has had requests
for $S,000,000 insurance on American
hulls and $1,5O0,00O on cargoes.
Representative John ]. Mitchell, OF
Massachusetts, was elected by the
House to membership on the Ways
and Means Committee.
Ex-Governor Fort of New Jersey
sent by President Wilson as mem
Der of the Peace Commission to San
Domingo, reported that the prospects
for continued order in the republic
were bright.
Senator Ramsdell, in support Of the
Rivers and Harbors bill, said that If
it were defeated it would throw 30
600 men out of employment.
Peace treaties with Great Britain,
France, Spain and China were signed
by Secretary Of State Bryan with
representatives of these countries.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-09-25
Foreign

At least 13 persons lost their lives
when the Canadian Government steam
er Montagny collided with the coal
ship at Lingan and sank of Beaujeau
Banks, in the st. Lawrence River.
One OF the most popular of the post
card photographs in London is that OF
President Wilson. The stationers can
hardly supply the demand.
President Poincare of France signed
a decree promoting General de Caste!-
nau to the rank Of Grand Officer OF the
Legion of Honor.
The bubonic plague has again ap.
peared in Cuba at FL Caney near
Santiago.
Scotland Yard issued a statement
in London saying that in view Of the
known power and range OF modern
Zeppelins the Commissioner OF Police
has been advised by the aviation de-
partment OF the Admiralty that IL is
advisable to continue for the present
the diminution Of light in the streets.
Sr Eionel Garden, the Ex-British
Minister to Mexico, declared it was a
shame for the United States forces
TO abandon Vera Cruz. when decest
people OF Mexico needed them most"
The steamship Stampalia. carrying
200 passengers. mostly Americans.
sailed for New York from Rome.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-09-25
Sporting

George NJ. Church, captain of the
Princeton tennis team, regained the
intercollegiate tennis single champion.
ship at Haverford, Pa, by defeating
the title holder, r. Norris Williams I'd
of Harvard, who is also national cham.
pion, in a thrilling four set match
ON the courts of the Merton Cricket
Club, by the scores of Is, 81, 4-6,
7-5.
James +. Sullivan, head OF amateur
athletics in America, died at Mount
Saini Hospital. New York, following an
operation for intestinal trouble.
When the Yankees and Athletics
lined up at the Polo Crumbs, New
York, for the last home game of the
season, Roger Peckinpaugh was act
ing manager in place OF Frank Chance,
now on his way to California.
John Camel, manager of the Ro-
chester Baseball Club Of the Inter
national League, has been signed TO
manage the Cleveland Americans in
1915.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-09-25
EmntN Tltles.

The emperor OF Austria. Il has been
noted, lays claim TO the title marquis
OF Antwerp. II all European SOW
ereigns could make good their minor
territorial titles there would. indeed,
be n reconstruction of the map, The
king of Italy. for instance, Is officially
styled king of Sardinia. France, Spain
and England. of Italy and Jerusalem
OF Greece and Alexandria, OF Hamburg
and Sicily, Master OF the Deep, King OF
the Earth. The king of Spain also
claims to be king of Jerusalem. king
OF Galicia Ga title shared with the EN-
peror OF Austria), and. In addition
king OF Gibraltar. OF the West Indies
and OF India.