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Evening journal., 1914-03-18
CAN GIANTS
WIN PENNANT
THIS YEAR
No Team Has Taken -Four iR
a Row for Years. Mack
Lost a Chance

Followers of the teams in the two
major leagues arc now asking
whether or not the New York Giants
win be able. this season, TO break
a precedent that has existed in big
league affairs for many. many years
that Of winning four championships
IN a row. In fact. for the past 80
years the managers of the National
league have been at it and none have
succeeded
Most fans know that no club IN
either the National or American
league has been able to accomplish
the task There seems TO be an un-
written baseball law saying 1T
can't be done" Four pennants have
been won in a row by major league
club. however. for the Boston Red
Stockings. of the National association,
won pennants in 1879, 1873, 1874 and
1875, while Charley" Comiskey's ST.
Louis Browns, of the American asso-
citation. won championships in 1885,
1886. 1887 and 1888. The American
association was a major league in
those days.
on six occasions National league
managers have won three flags In q
row. Cap Arson was the first Ma
fional league manager 20 win three
straight banners, his Chicago White
Stockings winning the championship
in 1880, 1881. 1882. Frank Selee was
the next manager to turn the trick,
his Bostons winning in 1892, 1898 and
1894
Ned Hanlon started in where Selee
left off and proceeded TO reel off a
cluster Of three flags with his Balti-
more Orioles In 1894, 1895 and 1896.
Fred Clarke was the fourth manager
10 do this stunt His Pirates won
the premier honors In 1901, 1902 and
1908. Frank Chance was the next in
line The Cubs copped in 1906, 1907
and 1908. while McGraws Giants won
IN 1911, 1912 and 1913.
In the American league only one
manager has succeeded in winning
three consecutive championships.
Hugh Jennings was this son of good
fortune. His Detroit Tigers won In
1907. 1908 and 1909
II may, therefore. be seen that win
ming four consecutive fights is no
cinch Time after time it looked as
thought the trick might be turned but
always ooutlnNb udlpthShs hA"iAN
Chance lost an opportunity to set up
a record of five straight when he lost
10 the pirates In 1909. Johnny Kings
desertion was really responsible for
the loss Of this flag.
Connie Mack also lost chance to
set up a new record for consecutive
pennants when the Red Sox beat him
out in 1912 The failure of several OF
Comics most reliable stars to keep
on the water wagon in 1912 perhaps
prevented Mack from winning four
consecutive world championships.
He might even have gone further than
that. as il will take an awful lot of
baseball TO keep the Mackites out Of
the world series the next few years,
and the Athletics never developed any
losing habits during their recent
series debates.
In the face of these records II looks
as If McGraw has next to a hopeless
task to win next season, but John J..
knows that sooner or later some one
must break the precedent. and he
thinks IL might as we'll be himself
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
SideHghfS on Local
Sporting Talent
BY "BM McGowsn"

There will be some real live doings TO-
night in THE EVENING JOURNAL
Office, when the City Amateur League
viii discuss plans for the coming season
"Butz' AlcCabe, the former Whining
ton Tri-State third sacker, last night
signed up as an All-N'ilmington League
umpire 1t was announced recently that
Butt would again don a uniform, but
from his statements last night it was
evident that he is through with the game
as far as playing is concerned.
Jack MCGOWAN, who is heralded as the
dean OF local umpires, is now making a
strong bid for that automobile which is
offered by the Garrick Theatre in the
voting contest.
"Die<r Elliott, the boy who held down
an outfeld position for the Parkside
team, of the Wilmington League,
will be given a try out this season by
Jimmy jackson.
X. o. Harry Baker evidently has hit
tho toboggan. He lost another fight last
night. this time TO Eddie Revoire, the
champ of Pennsylvania.
Revoirc is clever boy. who is coming
TO the front rapidly. Although he is
about u pounds lighter than Baker, his
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
BASEBALL CATECHIsM.

Teacher-Johnny, what is a bone
head?
Johnny--A bonehead is a baseball
player whose noodle is always an
INNING and a half behind his arm.
Teacher--What is a balk?
Johnny-A balk is any motion made
by the opposing pitcher when your
teams losing.
Teacher-What is third base
coacher?
Johnny-A human joke book OF the
vintage of 1912.
Teacher-What is fungo hit?
Johnny-A 500 yard drive in prac-
tice by a gink who can't hit one out
of reach of the pitcher in a real
gp~~a
reacher-Who is the wisest base
ban lAanager m the w0rldg
JohDny-Any guy who pays p
cents for seat in the middle field
bleachers. He knows it all.
Teacher-What is an umpire?
JOHNNY know the answer. teach
er. but don't want to break up the
class by springing II here. I'll
whisper it to you after schools out
pittsburgh Press.)
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
DIANA OF TIE TRAPS

The DUPONT Powder Company Of
Wilmington, Delaware. has just is
sued a very artistic and interesting
booklet entitled Diana of the Traps.
This booklet describes trapshooting
as a most enjoyable and beneficial
outdoor sport for women, and con-
tains many attractive illustrations
and interesting stories by women
trapshooters
Most people believe that trapshoot-
ing is sport exclusively for mon,
and that II is not suited 70 women.
Diana Of the Traps describes trap
shooting as a clean healthful sport
and one that can be enjoyed by The
most refnei. delicate and sensitive
woman or girl.
The booklet also gives history
of the Nemours Trapshooting Club,
(The Pioneer Women's Trapshooting
Club Of America) which was started
In Wilmington, Delaware, July 1913
and many helpful suggestions about
starting women's trapshooting clubs
All women should read Diana OF
the Traps and learn more about that
most alluring outdoor sport, trap
shooting.
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
Gossip From The 7i-Stafe Circuit

hits" he said sadly Then | yelled
for mercy and they made two home
runs in succession. No. I'll lever
trust any one again.
Manager Johnny Castle, of the
Allentown club, has a new plan to
get into condition this season. He
is getting in shape by osteopathy
treatment and says it is working
great. ITS as good as southern
training" says Castle. who has been
south with the Phillies several times.
About the middle of last season.
Castle, while playing the outfeld
with his Atlantic City team, had his
ankle broken. With the exception
Of one game. the injury kept him on
the sidelines the remainder of the
season. For the last few weeks,
Castle, whose home is In Philadel-
phia. has been taking osteopathy
treatment His ankle is in good
shape and he says his throwing arm
feels ready for real action He
has tried it out in a gymnasium.
Jimmy Jackson is piling up that
Chick guaranty fund The players
also are coming his way
Evening journal., 1914-03-18

cleyerness last night earned him the
victory.
Larry Williams. the Philadelphia
middleweight. who has made numerous
friends around Wilmington. is scheduled
to meet Buck Grouse tonight at Viii
Transport Here's hoping he makes
good.
The Christiana second team will be
well represented on the diamond this
season. Among the stars that have
signed with the East Siders is Ginger
August, the peppery little third sacker.
The City League will meet tomorrow
night. All the team managers are urged
to be present
The Church League is now thoroughly
organized and is ready to play ball.
With the Tri-Staters, l-Wilmingto on.
Church, City and City Amateur leagues
out this year there ought to be enough
ball for everybody.
President Collision. of the Church
League, is enthusiastic over the pros
poets of his league.
The All-Wilmington League managers
are going ahead on contract work and
have rounded up the best boys in the
ltown.
Evening journal., 1914-03-18

"Bui" Clay, the former York Tri-
State League outfielder, who has
filled a position in the outer garden
of the Trenton club for the last few
years, may play for York this season.
Zeke Wrigley, manager of the Tren-
ton club, announced Saturday that
he did not intend to keep Clay this
season and that he intends to dispose
of the veteran by sale or trade, and
Manager Heckert, of the York team,
has expressed a desire of having the
heavy hitting player for the outfeld
of the Roses. Clay, Lefty" Rus
sell and Frank Swayne would make
one of the heaviest hitting outfield
aggregations in the league.
Directors of the Harrisburg club
we're unable to get together Monday
evening, and the meeting. which was
called for the purpose Of laying plans
for the coming season, was postponed.
Arrangements viii be made for an
other meeting to be held sometime
next week.
Jack Lelivelt. the former out
fielder of the Reading Tri-State Club.
started South recently with the Cleve-
land Maps for New Orleans He was
having an argument with the rail-
road who promised him certain
things.
II don't want'to doubt your word. -
said Lelivelt, "but I'll never trust
any ope again"
why this cynicism, JACKIE" asked
q friend.
Its on account of a game of ball, "
said the outfielder I'VE advertised
a game between Pittsburgh and Chi
cago one fall after the season was
over and most of the players left
town. so We had TO fill in. Leifeld
was carded 10 pitch and he had gone,
so the Cubs wanted me TO pitch left
handed and pose as Leiheld. They
promised 10 go easy and not hit the
ball hard
Jack looked sad for a moment
'Well?' his friend asked.
The first nine Of them sot base
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
BOYS
In INDOOR MEET

NEWARK. Del. March 1S.-Dela-
ware College students at a meeting
yesterday by ballot selected the con-
testants for the various events in the
indoor championship meet to be held
April s. There will be three boxing
and three wrestling bouts and high
jump.
Light-weight boxing, Joseph Nc
Cafferty and Michael Fidance; mid
dle-weight boxing, Robert Wallace
and George Smith; heavyweight
boxing. John II. Veale and William
Cam
Lightweight wrestling, Samuel NJ.
Shallcross and William r. Miller;
middle-weight wrestling, Paul Emer-
son and Hamilton b. Beacon; heavy
weight wrestling, William Cam and
Thomas Wilson.
High jump, William +. Manning,
Virden Marshall and Louis Gibney.
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
MOHAWK BOYS
READY TO START

All members Of the Mohawk Club
are requested 20 attend a special
meeting at No. 7O5 East Sixth street
on Friday night. At the regular meet
ing last Friday Albert Warner re-
signed as manager OF the team and
John Murphy was elected to succeed
him. The baseball team viii get out
on the diamond as soon as the wealth
er permits and Manager Murphy ex-
poets 10 put on the field a winning
team. Murphy is booking games with
all fast teams i'm the State.
Good material has already been
found for the track team. Coach No
Ian expects TO turn out one of the
best bunch of amateur runners OF the
city The boys viii run to New Castle
on Thursday night weather permit
ting
Evening journal., 1914-03-18

ST. BARNABAS BUSY, TOO.

The st. Barnabas baseball club has
organized and has elected George
Pyle manager, Fred Thornett, assist
ant; William Lord. president: Henry
Stocktill. vice-president: Bryan
Spicer. secretary and treasurer. The
captain Is 10 be picked ST. Barnabas
boys had a strong team last season
and look for as good results this year.
st. Barnabas would like to form a
league with the following church
teams: St Johns, Second Baptist,
Old Swedes and any church team
wishing 70 enter communicate with
Bryan Spioer. Msrshallton, Del.
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
CAMDEN HERE
ON FRIDAY TO
TRY BROWNSON
RunnersUp in Eastern League
Want a Fall Out of Fast
Locals

On Friday evening the Brownson i've
viii tackle the Camden team, of the
Eastern Basketball League Camden is
enc of the fastest teams in the Eastern
League. being only one game behind the
Trenton five. whd are leaders Of the
league This win be Camden's first ap-
pearance in this city On the Camden
team will be Adams, the highest paid
basketball player in the world. For the
past two years Adams has been leading
the league for scoring the most field
goals. Thompson and Adams will attend
TO the forward positions; Dolin at cen
ter, and Ferat and Brown at guard. This
is Camdens regular Eastern League
lineup. This bunch is just hitting its
regular stride, and a great exhibition OF
passing and floor work with some thrill
ing field goals. thrown in, victory is sure
to be the result.
The Brownson five will enter the game
with its regular lineup. This team has
been playing the fastest ball in its ca
reer, having won eighteen games and
sustained but four defeats They have
defeated all the independent teams in
Philadelphia, including st. Simeon, Aber-
deem, Garnet, ST. Paul, Rockford, Vic
trix, st. AIMS and many others.
On Wednesday evening. March 25, the
local five will play Rookwood for the
Independent championship OF the East,
and on Saturday evening, March 2S,
Brownson will play the Company G.
team, of Dover for the championship of
the State. The Brownson team will
leave for Dover on the 4.42 train.
ln the preliminary game on Friday
night the Brownson second team will
play the All-Star team of the Pioneer
League.
Inc big game lineup win be:
Rroxvnao1, C'au,den
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
BECKER HAS LOW CARD
Woodland Golfer Leads Field in Tin
Whistle Championship.

Whistle Championship.
PINEHURST. n. c.. March 1S.-
Play in the annual 54-hole Tin Whistle
Club championship continued on the
dificult No. 2 course yesterday and
scores mounted upward in conse-
quence, for many of the st. Patrick's
Day golfers found the hazards which
have made the links famous.
The best card was a rs. by &. L.
Becker, of Woodland. Four strokes
further down the line, I. S. Robeson.
of Oak Hill, recorded so. with S. d..
Wyatt. OF Fon du Lac, third, in SO.
j. e. Smith. of Wilmington. and ]. NJ
Thompson, of Spring Haven, made "a
each, and Robert Hunter. Of weeburn,
Sc. t.
Bunched in triple tie at IS we're
Henry c. Fownes. OF Oakmont; Paul
h. Gardner, of Midlothian; 7. b. Boyd.
Of Bellerieve, and c b Hudson. OF
North Fork W y. Truesdell. Of
Fox Hills. made 80; W. II. Childs
Of Nassau, 95; G. T. Dunlap, OF For
est Hill, and P. S. Mclaughlin. Of
Scarsdale. % each; A. c. Aborn OF
Montc,air, sc; r. c. Blancke. Of
Montclair. and H. r. Mackenzie. OF
Deal, 104; J d. Rumsey, Of Brook
lyn. 107, and M. d. Fink, Of St An
dreWs. 116
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
BAKER TAKES
ANOTHER LACING

NORRIsTOWN, Pa. March 1S.-
Eddie" Revoir. Of Philadelphia.
handed Knockout" Harry Baker, Of
Wilmington. a fierce beating in the
windup at the Palace A. c. last night.
Revoir battered Baker all over the
ring Baker was literally punch
ing bag for the clever Quaker City
boy.
Eight rounds of rough and furious
fighting was offered in the semi-wind-
up. between Eddie Hart, of West Phil
adelphia. and Teddy Brady. OF South
wark, with the former carrying off the
honors. Dominick Polereane, Of Nor
ristown, showed superiority over
Jimmy Riley, of Philadelphia, in every
round. Andy Callahan, of Nicetown,
was used very roughly at the hands
of Johnny Price. a negro, of Norris.
town.
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
S==n9S1.ss

tracts also nave been invited to sign
new ones for three years. Evidently
McGmw Is a firm believer that fore
warned IS forcanned. and is trimming
ship against future raids by the Fed
erals
The statement of President Gilmore,
Of the federals, that he is well salts
iied' with the present shake-up of the
clubs in his circuit is taken TO mean that
the campaign for major league players
is at an end for this season at least.
However. il is hardly to be believed that
Gilmore has abandoned his "watclful
waiting" policy and that If the oppor
tunity offered he would not be on the
Job 70 grab of any big time star. Major
league magnates stnl have their optics
peeled for any further moves on Gil
moros part and viii not rest easy until
the regular season is under way.
Defeat of Joe Rivers puts Freddy
Welsh. the British lightweight enam-
pion strictly in the running for the
worlds title Welsh had a lead ON points
nearly all the way, according to the
press dispatches from Vernon. but lack
ed the punch to score even a knockdown.
Outfought at the start, Rivers evidently
didn't regain cart until the close, aud
led his English opponent a merry chase
in the closing minutes of the twenty
round mill Welsh today is clamoring
for a bout with Willie Ritchie Tor tho
lightweight title. an IL is possible the
two may be brought together July 4.
Welsh probably is as fast boxer a.
R,tchie, but be lacks a wallop, which
Ritchic has already demonstrated he pos.
sesses.
London is sure Jay Gould will take
the worlds court tennis championship
from George Oovey Speaking OF the
four straight sets Gould took from his
opponent. the Westminster Gazette
SAYS: Its Lombard street to a China
orange Gould win win the match
To prevent men like Bob Fitzsimmon'
and Peter Maher from re-entering th'
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
NEM birds F0R LOCAL FLYs.

Members of the Diamond State
Homing Pigeon Association are max
ing preparations for the annual fiys
OF the Organization to be held this
summer John Mailer, member Of
the club. has just received a pair OF
Blue Cheeks from Conrad Meyer. a
well known pigeon raiser Of Newark,
n J. John Tully. another member
has obtained a pair Of pigeons from
william Hamilton Of Philadelphia.
These birds are TO be used as breed
erE and have records Of long distance
Hvs The first fly Of the season will
he held on The last Sunday Of next
nsonth.
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
EAST END BOYS
WILL SHOW SPEED

The East End team Of the City
Amateur League viii open its season
on April A, when they will line up
against the Electric Hose and Rubber
Company team. Manager Charlie
Gabal has signed some promising
players, among them being. ID. Eek
rich. Tucker, Ragnor. Patten, Ech-
rich. Lux and Mccoy. e
Manager Gabal says he has his eye
on a few more players and Is hoping
to sign them. Manager Gabal requests
all the players to attend the club
meeting on Thursday evening at No,
1856 Davis street.
Evening journal., 1914-03-18

dent OF the Giants,
refuse to share Ban
.Jolnson's view that
the Federal League
is a joke. just to
prove II. the news
filtered in from
Marlin today that
McGraw has sign
ed Artie Fletcher,
his star shortstop.
on a three year con-
tract. Fletcher had
already signed for
this season. and to
better protect the
interests of the club
other athletics who
are working under
short term con o.
Evening journal., 1914-03-18

CHICAGO, March 1S-John T. Con-
merry, wealthy Chicago contractor,
and Charles p Taft, brother Of for
mer President Taft, are the principals
in negotiations for the sale of the
Chicago Cubs. which interests the
fans the country over Taft is credited
with having purchased the club from
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
Baseball
Odds andEnds
What Do You Want
TO Know About Sporf2

Sporting Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
A bets Jimmie Coffey is a Dutch
man, B bets he Is Jew and G bets
he is Polish. READER
All three wrong. COfey is an ItaI-
ian.
Sporting Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
Where does Muldoon, the old time
wrestler, keep his health place?
At Purchase, n. Y.
Sporting Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
(A) How much did Kid Mccoy
weigh when he fought in the heavy
weight class? OBJ Would punch TO
the solar plexus double up any un-
trained man or only those who have
weak stomachs? BOB.
McCOy's best weight was about 40.
A solar pIexus punch, landed with
sufficient force, will double up any
body.
Sporting Editor EVENING. JOURNAL.
What has become Of Sailor Burke
and Battling Hurley? JACK.
Both have gone to work.
Sporting Editor EVENING JOURNAL.
A, B, C and D are playing cinch, 10
points to a game. A and B had nine
points and c and D had seven points,
bidding three points. A and B made
one (Jack) while C and d made high,
low and game. Who won the game?
According to HOyle, G and ID win be.
cause they had bid. II Is the rule in
such games that II takes a bid to GO
out.
Evening journal., 1914-03-18

r. r. Springer and J. B. Grier are
the two youngest members of the du-
Pont Trapshocting Club who recent
ly turned in better scores az the To-
cal club than did their fathers. who
shot on the same day The boys are
among the clubs most active nem-
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
NcctBE An UMPIRE.

"Butzr McCabe. the man who took
Harry Aubry's place on the old Will
mingion A. A. team. az third base,
has been appointed an umpire in the
Ail-Wilmington League. Last season
McCabe worked In the Chester City
League
Evening journal., 1914-03-18

Jimmy Campbell, manager Of the
Browntovn City League Club, Is hot
footing it Just now for a pennsnt win
ming bunch of ball players, and Judging
from reports from mat section Of the
city, Jimmy has gotten what he
sought Although the Brovntown boys
have always had a fast ball team, the
present seasons prospects seem better
than ever.
Evening journal., 1914-03-18

Charles W. Murphy in February for
over 100000 following the action of
the national baseball commission af-
ter the Evers deal. II Is said that
Connery is acting on behalf of him
self and other rich Chicagoans in Of
fering to buy the club from Taft. The
outcome of the matter is awaited with
interest.
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
One OF THESE
ENDS in ROW

In Friends School gym yesterday,
Y. +. A. A., was defeated by Chesmar,
80 to 30. The lineup:
Y. f. A. A. Chesmar
Evans. ...... forward &C. Harkins
Morris. .... forward ....... .Folke
Thompson. ... center Nv. Blickle
Wilson .1 guard ....J. Harkins
Carl.....,.. guard 500. Crawford
Field goals-Evans 4, Morris 3,
Thompson 8, Wilson 1, c. Harkins 5,
Folke II. Blickle Z. J. Harkins I.
Foul goals-Thompson 2, c. Harkins
I. Blickle 1.
Tho Y. F. A. A. second outplayed
Hanover second in every stage OF
the second game, for one half. when
Hanover walked OFF the floor They
managed to score two points on fouls
and when 3 was called Friends ar
gued over the referees decision.
Wilson. ... forward ... Wise
Abrahams. 49,. forward McCaughan
L. Hopes. ..... guard 49,. Hackett
G. Hopes. s.... center Winthrup
Thompson. ..... guard ........ Logan
Field goals-L. Hopes 3, c. Hopes
4. Foul goals--L. Hopes /, Nc
Caughan 2.
Next Friday Y. r. A. A. plays Sec
ond Baptist for the fourth game this
season. Y. u. A. A. has won . out
of the games played. but Second
Baptist claims the first game as a
practice game. The dispute will be
ended in a game
Evening journal., 1914-03-18

Anderson for Gibney. Goals from
field-Gibney ?, Cam 1. Lacklen 3,
Geohegan a. Grubb 1. Goals from
fouls-Hoch 1. Geohegan 4. Time
of halves. 20 minutes Referee,
Coach McAvoy.
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
MOTORCYCLF NOTES.

MotorcycIists of Bennington, Kan,
are planning to organize a touring
club to ride TO the San Francisco Ex-
position next year.
A motorcycle club with an initial
membership of seventy-ive has just
been organized at Scranton, Pa.
Two motorcycles have just been
purchased by W. P. Mills. of Sitka,
Alaska. These are the first two
wheelers 10 appear in this northern
city. They viii he used for delivery
purposes.
The annual endurance run Of the
Fort Wayne. Ind, Motorcycle Club
viii he held on April 10.
The Motorcycle Club Of Alton. ILL.,.
Evening journal., 1914-03-18

has just become affiliated with the
Federation of American Meteor
cyclists.
May is the date set for the thir,
annual spring run Of the Invincibl'
Motorcycle Club OF Brooklyn. n. Y
This years run will cover distanc'
of 40 miles
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
FASTLAKE GLIB OFFIcrRs.

The Eastlake club. Of the Church
League, has elected NJ. f. Anderson.
manager, and Nathaniel Pipino. as
sistant manager.
Evening journal., 1914-03-18

bers and In the class cup and Cole
man DUPONT spoon events they al
ways rank high in their respective
classes. They can be depended upon
TO break 20 out OF 25 any time and
each has made as high as % 25 on
different occasions.
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
SENIORS DON'T
GET LOOK-N

NEWARK, DEL, March 1S.-Dela-
ware College Juniors defeated the
Seniors in the annual basketball
game yesterday, 26 to 3. The juniors
simply out-classed the seniors The
lineup follows:
Evening journal., 1914-03-18
BY HAL SHERIDAN
By HAL SHERIDAN.

Written for the United Press.
NEW YORK. March 1S.--Manager
McGraw and Harry Hampstead. presi-
ftf..t.
Evening journal., 1914-03-18

Let your Want Ad tell Just What
you require anc the right person will
read II and respond.