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The Washington times., 1914-01-23
TW COBB TALKS OF
SLUMP|NG At BAT
Famous Hitter Tells Times
Readers of His Childish Su-
perStitionS.
BY TY COBB.
(Big Leagues Best Batsman.)

Slumps make players supersti-
tious, nearly all men in baseball be-
lieYing in luck, although most of
them refuse to admit it. l know that
when / am going good l always try
TO do everything just the same way
as when l ran into the hitting streak.
For instance, always go to the park
by the same route and put on uni
form the same way. Perhaps l have
had a good afternoon on the preced-
ing day, and / try to recall which
sock l donned first. / remember it
was my left, and / would not give
the right one precedence for a raise
in pay. l hang up my towel on the
same peg.
/ recall a row 1 had with the trainer
OF the Detroit team one day back in
the season Of 1909. Four hrs out Of
five had been my record, and care
fully put my toWl on me same peg
where il had been when the big batting
had begun. The next day when l got
to the park, it was on a different hook
who moved my towel?" ! bawled,
for l was sore.
Il did" answered The club trainer
1T fell down, and I picked It uD and
hung 1t there"
why didn't you put it back on the
hook where il was?' 7 Gsked peevish-
ly. for those long seasons of batting
wear on the nerves.
Il didn't know which one it was he
replied.
That afternoon ] lid rrt get a hit,
and blamed il on the misplaced towel
NV run of luck had been broken by II.
After nv both that lay, the towel was
placed back on the Did LUCKY peg and
| busted 'em" for the next afternoon.
MANY fans have asked me why al
ways swing three bats. Originally, 1t
was my intention 10 make the one bat
feel lighter when l went to the plate,
and this practice has developed the
muscles OF my shoulders and back Won
derfulIy because the three sticks weigh
approximately 12g ounces. But L nave
had great luck in hitting while swing
lng three bats, and | would not give II
up now at any price.
Aside from the superstition of II, be
lieve the Juggling of three bats, while
waiting for ny turn has done me lot
of good, since il has developed me from
a rather slight build to player who is
very strong in the back and arms,
which strength enables me to drive the
ball.
As limited Garlic. in this article,
'-Ollllt Alt-k IL a sea i'ItA'4-Aso'i ~
develop batters. The Athletics leader
is j close student of hitters, and. can
discover their weaknesses and point
them out with infaIlible accuracy. Star
hitters cannot be made, but a man with
latent possibilities can be turned into
star under the Mack tuition. When
OIdrinE first came 10 the Athletics, he
was bad on a curve ball, and Mack got
after him until now "Rube" hits up
around 800 year after year. Baker has
been greatly improved since he Joined
the Athletics. He wasn't always the
slashing stcker he is today.
This brings me to another thing
The great &luESin= of Baker in the
worlds series Of 1911 and this yeay
mas led 10 many discussions of his
weakness. Some experts declare he
has not anv groove" This may he
true. but I know he is bad on 4 slow
The Washington times., 1914-01-23
Connie Mack Takes
Rap at the FederalS

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 23.-Connie
Mack. manager of the Athletics, was
the principal speaker at the annual
banquet of the Delaware County Base
ball League. which was attended by al
most three hundred persons. Those
who attended were surprised when
Mack raped not only Ned Hanlon but
the Federal League as well.
Il would like to explain what / re-
Gently said about Ned EIanlon of Balti-
more" Mack said. He sold his Inter
national League club to Jack Dunn. to
whom he also leased the Baltimore
park. Now Hanlon has turned around
and leased property just across the
street from the Baltimore TnternatiOna!
park to the FederaIs for their grounds,
Surely you men here who are in bust
ness would not stand for il a minute il
you bought out some persons business
and good will to have the same person
start up a rival business again Just
across the street from you. That's just
what Hanlon did in Baltimore The
Federal League may look better now
than it ever did, but I don't see that 1t
has a chance to make 4 success of
things"
The Washington times., 1914-01-23
Cornel! Would Race
Hilltop Relay Team

1t will be Cornell or Princeton against
Georgetown i'm s>e Georgetown meet on
March Z, according TO Manager Hugh
r. Garter, of the EllIe and Gray track
team, who is confident OF making =
good feature of the relay ace 20 take
the place Of the GeUrg .'pwn-Virginia
affair
Last year the race failed to prove
an attraction on account Of the fact
that Virginia's : runners failed TO come
up to the Georgetown standard. Feanc
JFit2patricks team at Praceton is ex-
pected to prove exceptionally fast this
season while Jack Monkeys Cornell
flyers would give Georgetown an excel
lent race
The Washington times., 1914-01-23

Dougher, SPORT ng editor Of The Times .
J. Ed. Grillos sporting editor OF the
Star; Al Sterns OF the Post: Hip" Du-
gan. OF the Herald, and several others
ssdressedv hussaStioGgthEing.
Among those noticed around The han.
quet board were II. Baker, w. Lynn. II.
Biston. 9. Smell, Charles King. fr.. a.
Anisvorth, II. Badgett, N. Ivnn y.
DYSON, W. Colston J. Owens William
MmeBr1de, J. Nugent, Thomas Cation, E.
Roland Councilman F.. c. Spinks. SyI-
Sester A Breen. R. z. KNIGHT, "a. Ofe-
hert " j. Mcfarland, c. IS, lennon
L beavers. Charles Zimmerman. Can
tam Atiey. r. Sissson Dr Gornlau. NJ.
II. Quinn, Joe Schwartzman' ri R-ovr,
J. Rush, T. Ballanger r. Ittaer.- ~ S,,fs
ton, w. Green. and E. De VauShan.
The Washington times., 1914-01-23
Jimmy" Rose Appointed
On Olympic Committee

James r. Rose, president Of the Wash
ington Association football team, is to-
day in receipt OF an appointment to the
advisory board of the olympic commit
tee of the United States OF America
Football Association. Dr. G. Randolph
Manning, president Of the A. F, A, and
also a member of the American olympic
committee on soccer football, assigns
Jimmy Rose to the committee.
A meeting of the Intercity Football
Association is to be called soon in Bal
timore. at which time the protest of the
Washington club on the game played
here on Christmas Day will be taken
up. The Washington contingent lost
the game by to 0. the contest going
but twenty-five minutes and being
played in puddles of water.
The Washington times., 1914-01-23

hit my star pitcher. Wr Schaefer. So
this year / promise to Try out a young
ster on the squad. You may have bet
ter luck with him. His nome is john
Thf5 sASouScement >5r61gsF down 'the'
house. for the smokeban Eurler is as
popular in Alexandria as any member
OF the Lee family. There Should be a
big turnout, therefore, n April 4, when
Johnson enters the p2x against the
population of Alexandria will be guests
Of the Washington club.
Manager Griffith had great time In
Alexandria: After the Cardinals ban
quet came to an end he was introduced
to the Neutrality-suspicious. Lodge OF
the Masonic fraternity. No. =, which
was banQueting in q private room at the
Hotel Hammei. He was given an oTa-
tion there, too.
ing, paid a magnificent tribute to Clark
Griffith as the man who has done mora
for baseball in this section of the coun-
try than any other. He assured him
that Alexandria was behind the CHn-
bers to the last ditch, and that IL is
to see the worlds pennant flying from
a staff behind ''Zeb" Milan In another
season.
IF We ever do win the pennant," re-
piled Griff, "one entire section og the
stand will be reserved for you Alexan-
dria fans"
Bobby Barrett, a prominent Alexan-
drian, produced an eloquent speech,
lauding Clark Griffith to the skies, as
suring him that Alexandria was only
following his ancient custom in honor
ing men who otd things.
j. T. Preston, secretary Of
the chamber Of commerce; Alderman
Jacob Brill, II. ID. Kirk. secretary OF the
school board; Capt. William II. Sweeny,
superintendent OF the public schools:
Henry Crump, manager of the Cardinal
A. c.; William Belts, a well-known UNI
ptre; Sam Fisher, brother of the mayor;
J. VI. Hill, one of A1exandria's old
timers on the diamond, captain Of u
The Washington times., 1914-01-23
Ardmore Club Dickers
For Brooklyn Boxer

Negotiations are under way today be-
tween the AFdmore Club promoters
ana Andy CoFtez. the Bruolxlyn boxer.
Tor bout here February with Tommy
Lowe. The battle is slated to 20 fifteen
rounds. The announcement Is made by
the Ardnore matchmaker today.
In the first attraction Of 1914 al the
Ardmore Club last aiaclt a capacity
crowd saw three rattlinss good battles
The main attraction. that between
kid Esan and Young McCue. went
fifteen rounds to a ir=aw.
"Ruddy- Ray and Charley Afarts
went eight rounds to draw. young
Montana and "Kld' Cimningham fur
nished preliminary. the Latter going
to his corner in the third round to stay.
cision in the battle royal.
The Washington times., 1914-01-23
Epiphany Takes One.

Peck Chapel proved too weak for The
Epiphany basketball team, which 80
the long end of 2-to-11 score
The Washington times., 1914-01-23

Now that Foster has not jumped
10 the Federals, and Boehling has not
refused a contract, we may expect TO
hear that Clyde Milan has declined to
sign until he has had q talk with Clark
Griffith. 1t might be well to recall,
however, that Milan never affiXes his
name to official papers until he has
come to Washington.
The Washington times., 1914-01-23

In addition to not offering any terms
to Boehling, Mr.. Griffith has yet to
proffer a contract TO Tom Hughes or
Herman Schaefer. The manager still
hopes to find a berth for Hughes, while
SChaefer cannot actually sign until he
his worlds jaunt.
The Washington times., 1914-01-23
Two Tigers in Line.

DETROIT. Mich. Jan. g. oscar
S;anage and Frank Gibson, c4tchers,
were added today to the list Of players
who have signed 1914 contracts with
the Detroit baseball club. Stanage Is
the veteran backstop of the team. Glib
son was obtained from. the Texas
League in 1872 and was sent to Nash
lille last year under the optional agree
nsnt
The Washington times., 1914-01-23
VIRGINIA Is Victor.

ginIa added another win to its basketball
string today when the score Of the game
with the University Of Kentucky was hung
up at 80 to %
The Washington times., 1914-01-23
Holds Tournament.

Gregg Angevine and Paxton proved to b
nc winners in the closed wrestling tourI-a
rlent held at the Y. NJ z. A. last night
FaSton won the 40 pound class and TTovec
bstter than Brooks at rs pounds.
The Washington times., 1914-01-23
Will Train NapS.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 3.-It was
stated here today that Charley EIltte,
former physical instructor to Theodore
Roosevelt, has been signed as trainer
for the Maps this year.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-02-13
LIBERTY ITEMS
Special Correspondence

o % o o o . 10 o
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-02-13
oLMfTz
Special Correspondence

o o o 90 o o o 5000 o
Father o'Sullavan, Of HOisington.
was III olmitz Tuesday.
Fred Schenk and Charles Menzer
returned from Kansas City. wednes.
day morning:
The dance last Wednesday night
was we'll attended. The music was
furnished by the Olmitz band.
Everett and Jesse, Harens came
back from Otis this morning never
had enough light to make the trip
last. night. .
Mr.. c. ]. Kreisel, Of Great Bend,
was, visiting. relatives IN olmitz Wed.
nesday, . !.
Joe Nemlowill was in town. Toes
day. . =
Tom Murphy and Harry wildgen Of
HOisington, were olmitz visitors on
Wednesday.
Looks like. more, snow this after.
noon. '.D.U
Thee olmitz Band will give box
supper and dance on St. valentine 8
might. Come, ladies, with we'll filed
bO1Ses. and gents with pocket books
the same-(not with the same ma
teFals.) = !
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-02-13
McTAGeART.

Mrs. Sarah NIcTaggart, former
resident of this county, died at her
home in Harmed last Sunday and on
Monday the remains were brought to
this city and inferred beside those OF
ner husband whose death occurred
mere several years ago. Mrs McTag-
CART was aged 50 years, 4 months
and % days, and death was due to
her advanced age and a general break
down.
The McTaggart family were enc Of
the early settlers of the county, liy.
ing On a farm south of the river for
a number of years and later moving
to this city where they lived until
the death of Mr.. McTaggart, when
the. mother moved to Uarued where
she has since made her home with a
son, James. Another son, Alex. for
merly county superintendent of this
county, together with his daughter,
was here from Walters Oklahoma,
to attend the funeral.
The many friends Of the family
among the old timers will sincerely
regret to hear Of the death Of this
good woman, who was universally re-
spected and esteemed by all who
knew her.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-02-13
MAY CONNECT ROADS.
Utilities Commission May Force No
p. and Santa Fe to Connect,

Charles Brinkman received notice
this week from the State UTILITIES
Commission that they would hold a
meeting here on. March 18th to take
up the question Of whether. or not
The, Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe
railroads should be compelled to cen.
.struct a connecting line between the
two roads at this place.
The question of connecting line
between these two roads is almost
as old to the people of Great Bend
as is the question of How Old Is
Ann to the general public, and has
been agitated ever since the Missouri
Pacific was built into this city. and
has been especially agitated' BY the
OF the town receive wheat and shin
flour and other mill products on both
roads, and the absence of a connect
ing line means that they must nav
out thouands of dollars in drayage
each year which would otherwise be
saver. And it is not only the mixers
who are interested, but the other
business men as we'll, and it is a
matter which should be settled by
the commission in favor Of the home
people. The public Is entitled to the
connection and they should have it.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-02-13

Miss Fay Gwinn and Mrs. Edward
Gwinn delightfully."- entertained the
members Of the Young. Ladies Guild
of the Methodist church at the
Gwinn home west of town last Thurs
day Afternoon, and depite the i'm
clement. weather there was a large
crowd in attendance. The Afternoon
was most pleasantly spent by the
Young ladies in games, fancy work
and other entertainment: and most
excellent refreshments, for which
the Gwinn ladies' are famous on all
occasions Of this kind, were served:
and royal good. time is reported by
an in attendance. e.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-02-13
DOES BAcKAcHE WORRY. your
Some Great Bend People Have. Aearn
ed How To Get Relief.

How many people suffer from an
aching back? O.. -. 9.
How few know the cause?
If 1t hurts to stOop or life
If you suffeg sudden, darting pains
Ii you are weak, lame or tired
Suspect your kidneys. g.
Watch for natures signal.
The first sign may BE- headache Or
dizziness, :.
ScaHty, painful, or GOO freoueul
urination.
Nervousness 'Os q CONSTANT, deadaiT.
ed feeling.
Avert the serious kidney diseases.
Treat the weakened kidneys with
DOan 8 Kidney Pills.
A remedy Especially Cor SILK kid.
neys. -.
Gratefully endorsed bg rslidents q,
this locality.
MIS-. H. H. ztegenbusch, Ellinwood
hansS says: -Bachache troubled me
a good deal and l also had headaches
AID kidney weakness. Doau 8 KID.
ney Pills gave me great relief. I
might also add taat others Of my fam
ny havs taken them wich success. I
keep DOans Kidney Pills in the
house all the Gime.'
Price SOC. al all dealers. Dom sim.
ply ask for . kidney remedy-get the
D0an's Kidney Pills-the same that
MIS-. ziege0busch. had. .Foster.Mul.
burn Co Props, Buffalo, N. Y. =.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-02-13

y y " U o . 0 o 0
Fe b. 3, 1914
Everybody turns their back to the
north wind. :
John Murphy and VIII keenan, are
helping to arrange for the founda-.
ton fer the new church. f.
Ben McAIullen is moving his house
from the claim on, the river to M
F: Stewards. q. / o /
Mr.. and Mrs. keenan, and Mrs. P
E. Murphy ando Ralph visited with
Mr.. and Mrs Marie keenan,. Of Char
ence township q .
Mrs. Fned Walker an9 Sles. Harry
Damn called on Mrs. John welct
Monday afternoon. T.
Louis Kazmaier sold some cattle t.
Ode weathers. Ask odo for the prof
It. .
Bales and Rubart were in this vi.
cinity trying to buy some mules.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-02-13
SOME AUTO TIRE FACTS.

In the columns Of this pager a great
neathas been said in the past few
weeks in reference to tines and auto
supplies Now, the QUESTION IS
where Is the proper place to buy
your tires, supplies and accessories
for that automobile? And for ans.
wer, l reply at KERN'S GARAGE
II you wanted a medical prescr.p.
tiion filled would you not go to a first
class drug store where there was an
efficient pharpaciSt? l know tina.
you would, and l believe that when
You want any tires. oils, gasoline, 'or
supplies and accessories. you will &c
to a first class automobile suuply e.,
Enlistment and garage, where YOU
can change @ tine, make a repair. Of
Otherwise fix it in a fine, Clean. and
roomy place. l have had as mucii
experience in the TIRE BUSINESS a
any man in Central Kansas, and
have always found that it pays tic
hepdIe the best tires that the market
affords. We sell the famous .AJAX
KELLEY SPRINGFIELD and. the
FISK TIRES, known from coast to
coast as the best makes oof' tires oon
the market today
Not long ago we had. a competitor
who advertised in the. columns OF
this paper that he was Selling a Ger.
tain brand Of tres at from 50. to 81
less than that Of his comre i.o.s and
guaranteed them to be. just as good.
But today he is advertising the very
brands that his competitors then han
died and at the competitions prices.
Thus. it is an absolute fact. that when
You buy tires at lower prices than
YOU are paying for am inferior grade
Of article. e.
'Onr AJAX TIRES are guaranteed
to be the best, and carry a guarantee
CT 5000 miles Of ACTUAL SERVICE.
1t means 5000 RUNNING NILES and
that only. No Requirement is made
that they should be run amy. specific
distance amy one day or days, or amy
behind one week. or weeks. They sim.
ply must give you 5000 miles Of run
ming service without BLOWOUT or
WEAR-0UT. The MANUFACTURES
places their GUARANTEE behind us,
and WE. place our GUARANTEE be.
and YOU so that you are doub,y. pro
tected.
KERNlS AUTO SUPPLY CoMPA-
NY gives you the BEST OF SERVICE
either day or night.
KERN1S AUTO SUPPLY cOuPA--
NY gives you a DOLLAR in VALUE
Tor every dollar you pay. =.
KERN'S AUTO. SUPPLY CoNIPA.
NY gives you COURTEOUS TREAT.
MENT at amy and all times.
.KERN's AUTO SUPPLY CoMPA.
NY gives you FACILITIES no 9TH.
ers have-sBRvICE. VALUE, CoUR-
TEoUS TREATMENT. -
We ask that YOU give us a ardal.
WE always guarantee .SATISFAC.
TON. d.
KHRNiS AUTO SUPPLY COMPANY.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-02-13
IF YOU LOVE HER.

Your Wife. sweetheate, Mother or
Daughb@-You can please her best
on. Valentines Day with a box CT
elegant Cut Flowers. Call on or tele.
phone the Cree Iend' Greenhouses,
and We will do the resto. .. ;
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-02-13

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gum left the
INST q the weAkifOr Los Angeles
and other points On California for a
visit with relatives and friends and
10 'look aftey business matters.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-02-13

For a mild, easy action Of the bow
els, try Doan's Regulets,. modern
laxative. 25c at all stores.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1914-02-13

Bring us your. Job Work.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
DELINQUENT TAXES FOR Ward
COUNTY, n. DIOR THE YEAR 1918
STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA,
County of Ward, IS.

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The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12

r. A baner, o4 NG4'
Louis Becktold, SW3 =
Fred A. Bauer, SEA -
Rapela Brazilian, 81 81
Adam Shoewald, SWa
j. =. TOfflemire, SW4 :
William Vatamanuck,
Carintha Smith. NW3
John Smith, 81 NW3,
Citizens Bank. Minot,
Louis o. Turner, NE4
Dumitra Brazilian, Me-
Dominica Rhue, sch -
Jahura Zaherey. SEA .
Trace Kabanuk, Lots
Nary Bartechwick. NJ
Jacob J, Salmons, SEA
Absolum Amongst, 81
Frank Lyman, FL SW
Opka Hako. 81 SEA Sc
Sonia Zarinko, SEA =.
Margaret Munns, SW3
N. III, Podhola. NE4 =;
william Zaharee, NV:
CuyOur F'are dour, NE;
Nesto,airoscemsky, Ed
J.,urse Seward, Wa 81
Frank Spetalvik, FL 8
Nestor Skusara, Ed 81
Louis +. Manicken, N
Seiina S;oley, E;A SW3
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-11-12
NAME AND DESCRIPTION

William Johnson, NWa -
Gust NJ. Larson, SCI. Less 81 acres.
Benz. Grow, NEi
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Emmons County record. [volume] (Williamsport, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-current, 1914-05-21
TEMVIK TALK.

Correspondence OF the Record. MAY 10.
Contractor Snceberg is progressing
rapidly with the work on the new
church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt spent Sunday a,
the homo Of Mr. and Mrs. Helmer Sedig
Sunday.
Little Blanche Sedig visited at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Dewitt Saturday
and Sunday.
A number of Lintonitcs autoed through
town on their way to Hazclton to sec
the ball-gamc.
Theo. Bremen brought DR.. Hoguc and
Veterinarian Britts up Monday on profess
sional business.
We are sure having some variety in
the weather tho last week and one good
frost for this time of the year.
The Mothers Club met at Mrs. Fell
habcr's last week. and will meet with
Mrs. Dave Calhoun on Thursday. May
2lst.
Charles Dewitt had the misfortune to
lose one of his best horses. 1t having had
bad barb-wire cut and had TO be
killed.
The butcher shop is again open to the
public. Graf has got some very good
meat and is making every effort to please
the public.
Mrs. Emil Nelson is still quite sick but
the doctor says she will recover,
although it will take some time and
good nursing. For the latter we will
have to thank Mrs. Dewitt.
A. M. Britts has got his new OH. P.
Yale and is surely we'll pleased with it
He has certainly got some thing to sec