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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-14
FEDS MAY PLACE
CLUB IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Feb. l3,-Charles Fl.
Weeghman one Of the principal back =
ers of the Federal league. announced
this forenoon that an important state
ment affecting the local baseball situa
ton would be made late today.
1t is thought that this statement has
reference to the placing of a Federal
league club in Greater New York. AL
though both Weeghman and Gilmore
refused to deny or affirm the report,
Ii is understood that the Federal
Ieaguers have secured the local go
operation OF Robert b. Ward, presi-
dent of large banking company. and
that John Montgomery Ward, former
manager of the New York Nationals,
is considering the position OF manager
Of the new club.
The hackers of the club are under
stood to have secured an option on the
former grounds Of the Brooklyn base
ball team at Third street and Fourth
avenue. When the Superbas aban-
aoned these grounds all the stands
were removed. 1t being within the fire
limits. 1t viii be necessary to erect non
inflammable structures. for which it is
said plans are now being drawn,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-14
JOINT RULES COMMITTEE
ACCEPTS RECOMMENDATIONS
OF WRITER'S ASSOCIATION

gagged in the game should retain pos
session Of blocked bail or throw or
Kick it beyond the reach of the feld-
ers."
10 section of rule 81, defining when
a batsmau becomes a base-runner I'll
a fair hi+ ball strikes the person or
clothing Of the umpire or hase-runner
on fair ground" is added, before
touching a helder." In short, If the
ball strikes the umpire or base-runneF
after touching a fielder IL shall he con-
slderod in play. This also takes in
cases such as An error by u"ldef VINO
doesn't touch the ball. but allows IT 70
short. cases in which he has had
chance TO make play
Further along under rule a. section
6 ii is ordered that In addition to
fielder not being allowed, under three
base penalty. to stop or catch a batted
ball with his cap. loose glove or any
part of his uniform, but that the same
shall apply to thrown ball. except
that the penalty in case of thrown
ball being so stopped shall be two
bases
In the matter of penalizing pitch
er for an intentional base on balls,
no action was taken. The committee
didn't even touch this point didn't
think il worth while. II is probable
that the National league will find the
INTERPRETATION of the 'infield fly rule
which is that base-runners must hold
their bases instead of having the priv
ilege of running at their own risk.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-14
JOHN EVERS SIGNS
WITH BOSTON BRAVES

NEW YORK Feb. I2-John J. Evers
the deposed Cub manager. signed a
four-year contract with the Boston
Nationals at the Waldorf Astoria this
afternoon Up 10 the time he placed
his name on paper the Federal leaguers
were hoping that he would desert or
ganixed baseball. It appears that late
last Thursday night Evers had talk
with the Federal leaders. who offered
him SIS 600 year and a four-year
contract, together with $4,000 In cash
In advance If he would sign with them.
Evers. who had promised President
Gafrney of the Bostons several hours
before that he would not consider any
proposition until this morning, kept
his word. He appeared at Mr.. Gan-
ney's Office at the appointed time with
AiS lawyer and -cnpy~-of his Chicago
contract 1t was stated that Evers at
first agreed TO sign for a salary OF
$4,000 year, but wanted SIS. geo in
advance,
Ganney was Informed that it players
Sweeney and perdue were handed over
TO Murphy of the Cubs in exchange for
Evers the latter would refuse to sign.
Thereupon Ganney and Evers. accom- :
panied by their lawyers. appeared be-
fore the directors Of the National
league. and after n long session it was
utclGeu To SdhSei &HS tciiHs VI tue ucaA
with Murphy. to turn back Sweeney
and Perdue to the Braves together with
Eyers, and to leave the other details.
including n financial question, in which
Murphy will play prominent part. to
Governor John X. Tener. president Of
the league. Evers seemed to be well
satisfied with this new arrangement.
and at o'clock in the afternoon he
signed a Boston contract, said to call
for a total salary of $4,000, Of which
he received $15,0 900 down.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-14
BROOKLYN ASSUMES
FEDERAL FRANCHISE
GIANT CORPORATION BEHIND
OUTIAAMS-PIITSB TO
HAVE CLUB.

NEW YORK, Feb. l3,--Rrooklyn
assumed a franchise in the new FEEDER
al league today when President James
A. Gilmore, OF Chicago, announced at
the kuickerhocker hotel that the
property known as Washington Park,
at Fourth avenue and Third street. in
that borough. had been leased for a
term OF ten years by a new corpora
ton. backed by the Ward Bread COM
pany. of this city. Mr.. Gilmore in
truduced tn the newspaper men Rob
ert b. Ward. rs the president of the
Brooklyn Federals. who will be nick
named officially the "Tiptops"; George
s. Ward as vice president and Walter
S Ward, as treasurer. He also In
troduced John NJ. Ward, the former
captain OF the Giants. as the secre-
sary and business manager OF the
club. Mr.. Gilmore apologized for mis-
leading the newspapers with repeated
statements that Toronto would remain
in the Federal league circuit, explain
ing that he had been compelled to tell
tibs because a premature publication
of the plans in Brooklyn might have
spoiled everything.
Mr.. Gilmore went on to say that
while he had had a talk with Finley
j. Shepard at the hotel this morn
ing. it was simply a call Of an old
friend. He denied positively that Mr..
Shepard would be asked to interest
himself in the Brooklyn or any other
club in the new circuit
Mr. Gilmore declared that the lease
for the Brooklyn grounds signed to-
day contained an option to purchase
the property and that the new club
was prepared to spend $4,000 for "a
concrete and steel stand, capable of
seating $4,000 spectators. the work to
begin at once. 1t was further stated
that six or seven bah players who
would wear Brooklyn Federal uni-
forms this year had been signed. but
that no manager for the team had
been engaged The Federal league
president made ii clear that before the
season opened there will be distribn-
ton OF more than $50 players among
the eight clubs and that the Brooklyn
'sTiptops'' will receive fair portion
Of the playing talent
1.-THE acquisition of the Messrs.
Ward as the hackers Of the Brooklyn
Federal league club said President
Gilmore, means that our circuit has
been completed and that we will have
unlimited money to carry on our fight
to 81 successful conclusion. We will
explode another bomb in a few days
when we announce the name of a man
who is behind the new club in Pitts
burg. / will not deny or affirm the re-
port that Hency c. Prick. the steel
magnate, Is interested in our venture,
but you can say that the Messrs.
Ward who once lived in Pittsburg,
have influential friends there who are
ready to lend helping hand l think
that the baseball public will now
understand that we have meant BUSH
ness from the start. 1t at any time
organized baseball should see At to
make peace with us, 1t will be at our
terms. We witt hoir cur schedule
meeting at Baltimore on March 7th.
and we will arrange a schedule Of
154 games, opening the season either
ton April 18TH or 9Th. " sf sss,ss 1T
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-14
Dick Egan To
Join Brooklyn

NEW YORK Feb. 13.--The Brook
lyn club, it was learned Last night. has
closed an option with the Cincinnati
club for the services of Infielder Dick
Egan. President Ebbets a month ago
agreed to take Egan from Hermann for
5.o0e and when Manager Robinson
became convinced recently that Tinker
would not report to the Dodgers Il was
decided To close Egan probably VIII
play shortstep for the Brooklyns. II
the opinion of George Stallings and
Clark Griffith ne Will prove, valuable
substitute for Tinker. Egan will be
ordered to report to Robinson at Au-
gusta March l.
The Toronto club made il known yes
terday that Catcher Drummond Brown.
after aecepting s2oo advance money
and agreeing 10 sign contract, had
Jumped to the Kansas City Feds.
Browns case win be put up to Gilmore
for frat aetisf4,------
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-14
COM|SKEY BELIEVES
MURPHY MADE ERROR
BASEBALL WORLD TOURISTS
AT ROME.

ROME. Feb, 13.-That President
Charles w. Murphy. of the Chicago
Cubs, made a serious mistake when he
discharged Manager Johnny Eyers at
this time OF the season was the opin-
ion advanced by President Charles A.
comiskey. of the world-touring White
Sox
The news of the deposition of Evers
and the appointment of Henry ODay
as his successor was received here in
a cable dispatch and created the big
known since they sailed from Victoria
last November.
Il hope Murphy is not getting ner-
vous over the invasion OF the Federal
league" said the master OF the White
Sox. after reading the dispatch. ''Evers
is one OF the greatest players in the
history Of baseball, and his popularity
with the patrons OF the game has done
much to make Murphy's team big
money Garner.
Helps Feacsals.
THE owner of the Cubs. to my way
OF thinking. made q mistake in drop
ping Evers under the existing conds
tions. Murphy is doing much to help
the Federal league cause. for by dis
posing OF Evers. especially the way he
did, Murphy undoubtedly made enemies
Of hundreds Of fans who patronixed his
club In past seasons.
Hank ODay should make q good
manager" continued Comisksy Il
played baseball with him back in the
late eighties. when he was one of the
leading pitchers Of tho game. He
knows baseball from every angle, and
he had . high record during the time
his Cincinnati team was free from
injuries l wish Hank success In his
new position
The players of the White Sox and
Giants team. given day on ~ the
result Of rain, gathered In groups about
the hotel lobby and various opinions
were heard concerning the sudden re-
moval of the Trojan. Larry Doyle,
field captain of the Giants. branded the
treatment Of Evers ~ raw DEAL"
The tourists have been busy reading
up on the activities of the Independent
circuit. and many ventured the opinion
that with Tinker and Evers playing on
Chicago's Federal league team, the
North Siders would win 1 tremendous
following from the fans who were
wont to patronixe the old Cub machine.
Wore Out Wssesse.
Murphy Just about wore out his well
como a year ago. when he flred Frank
Chance" said ono veteran baseball man
with the party. The treatment the
Cub president gave Merdscai Brown
was another example OF lturphy'a way
OF showing his lack Of appreciation.
know II to be . fact that the Cub At
tendance At home was severely hurt "a
the result OF the Chance Brown deals.
THE boxholders. daily patrons Of the
West Side team. were not slow In voic-
ing their disAppr0vAl Of Murphy
methods, In fact. there wAs Z failing
on OF almost one-third In the number
H. -
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-14
Comiskey Again
Confined in Bed

ROME. February 13.--Charies A. Co.
miskey, president of the Chicago elaa
Of the American Baseball league, was
again confined to bed today suffering
from stomach trouble. Prof. Giuseppe
Bastianelli, who was in attendance, for
babe him to leave for Nice tonight with
the members of the visiting baSepai
teams. The teams were Obliged 70
abandon the idea OF playing a game
here owing TO wet grounds. Ak
though the weather was fine today the
arena of the stadium had been trans
ferred into a morass by the continual
downfall of the past week.
There was much disappointment here.
The last baseball game played by
Americans in Rome took place IN isss.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-14

Under the heading suspension OF
Play'--rule "a. section Sis the fol-
lowing sentence:
Time shall not be called by the UNI
pire until the ball be held by the pitch
err while standing in his position" To
this IN added: Except that this does
not apply TO section 5. rule 81, nor does
It apply in case of fire. panic or Storm"
Section 3. rule 81. prescribes the cali
ing OF kline when the person mot en-
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-14

On the subject of ground rules. not
only will two bases be allowed after
this on thrown balls going into a stand
or tho players bench. but on ball
which sticks in the screen protecting
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-02-14

wellington Lewis. colored. charged
with assaulting and kicking Emma
Allan and throwing a cup and saucer
at Irene Mercer, WAS fined SIS and costs
in each case in the Police court yes
terdAy.
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job to shoulder a gun. About ten per cent of the men are married and nu- merous affecting scenes occurred just before the train pulled out. None of the wives went along and as they bid farewell to their husbands they seemed to realize that they might never see them again, as they are go- ing to fight in the f1ercest war in the history of the world.
 The men are paying their own fare to New York, from which place their government will provide transporta- tion to the homeland
 Some Of the Servians are from that section which formerly belonged ts Servia but is now a part of Austria and all of them are going to fight against Austria ana keep on fighting they say, until this section isaA re- stored to Servia and she emerges from the conflict.
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Morenci, Ariz.

who was recently in this county in- vestigating the elk slaughter, decided to put on two patrolmen to further protect these animals. Out of herd of ninety, turned loose on the range south of Winslow last year, only six ty-four exist although, besides the wholesale slaughter supposed to have been done by the Indians, seven are known to have died from natural causes. Deputy Game Warden Riley Gardner of Lakeside, who, made the trip over the county with MT Willard, is to be one of, the patrolmen, but name of the other is not known at present. While in town last week, MT. Gardner informed us that another bunch of elk will be- sent from Mon tana to Arizona next spring; one herd to be placed in the Graham mountains and another in the White Mountains. All the elk that were seen on the inspection trip were fat and sleek and seemed to be doing very well, Snowflake Herald. i.l,-,-
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new club as follows: President, w.
 e. Landers; Secretary, E. F. Ran
 dol; Treasurer, J. D. Williams.
 These three composing part of the
 executive committee two more were
 added, W. Porri and W. H. Pansing.
 Dues, dates for dances, new dances,
 and many other questions for argu-
 ment and discussion were brought up and talked over. It was decided how ever, to give five dances during the
 winter, no less than a month apart, and that the amount set as the dues
 for the entire affair, be paid in by the members, before the executive committee make any arrangements for the dances. The manner of danc- ing, particularly the rag" and "one- step" was also brought up and dis cussed to frazzle, and as final resort, it was decided to abide by the decision of the executive com mittee, just what kind of dances will be countenanced. About f1fty-five men signified their. willingness to join the new club and the prospects of dourishing organization is certain. It is the idea of all concerned to run these dances on conservative basis, merely to have some certain amuse- ment during the winter months. A large number of the young married people in camp will join the new club and it's success from social stand point is practically assured.
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50 SERvIANS LEAVE BISBEE TO
 BATTLE FOR NATIVE LAND

BISBEE, Oct. Filled with enthu- siasm for their native land, and shout ing her praises to the skies, 50 Servians left Bisbee yesterday for New York, en route to Servia, via Italy, to fight for their country. A few went on the morning train but the majority left at six in the evening. They were accompanied to the depot by several hundred of their country men and as the train pulled out there was much shouting and waving of hats.
 This is the largest delegation that has left Bisbee for the front since the war began. Most of the men were miners and many Of them quit their
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-10-02

The Salt River Valley Electric Rail- road company has adjusted its diff faculties in the city of Phoenix, and the work of construction is actively proceeding. which will eventually ex- tend to all the towns in the valley. The first line will be built from Phoenix to Scottsdale and probable extended south across the river to Tempe, Mesa and Chandler.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-10-02

l A party of young people composed
 of about eight couples, are arranging for moonlight automobile trip to Metcalf on Saturday night of this
 week Two cars of Cansler & AL
 brecht have been engaged for the oc-
 casion and the participants are antici-
 pating a splendid time. A lunch has
 been arranged for in Metcalf and the
 affair will be heartily enjoyed.
 Activities in the circle of tennis en- thusiasts will be increasing from now
 on, as the interest is now intense on the coming tournament to be played
 during the next several weeks. At the close of the recent scratch tourna- ment, the committee called for entries in the Presidents Cup tournament and
 when the list was closed on last Sat urday evening, nineteen couples had been entered. The committee in charge of the handicap then proceed ed to place the rating on each set of players, plus or minus, as their known ability was familiar to the committee, and the play for the cups will begin immediately. The east end of the court has been recently provided with curtains that will be eventually painted green to relieve the strong light that blinds the play CTS on the west side. The work of wiring the court for the placing of the powerful lights has been going on this week and as soon as all material is received the system will be put in operation.
 Miss Elva McDougall entertained a party of friends in a charming man. ner at her home on Friday evening of last week. The evening was spent in dancing and a general social time. A delicious lunch was served during the affair which was heartily enjoyed by all.
 At the conclusion of the picture show on last Saturday evening, MT. and Mrs. Martin entertained a small party of friends to dancing. For several hours the pastime was heartily enjoyed by the guests and the affair was much appreciated by the invited ones.
 In response to the notices sent to | the many people in camp concerning the meeting at the Morenci Hotel on Tuesday evening, in reference to the organization of a dancing club for the coming winter, about thirty men were present. A list of all pros pective members had been drawn up and a report was given as to their l possible membership. This was re- ceived with much favor and they | to elect officers for the 1
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-10-02

A. B. Williams, freight auditor for the D. c. M. company, is enjoying a visit in Los Angeles with his family who have been spending the summer with relatives.
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Mrs. Dr. Blatherwick and baby re- turned to Morenci on Wednesday of this week after an extended visit in Los Angeles with relatievs.
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Mrs. Morris Stark and baby re- turned home from Missouri on last Friday where she enjoyed a delight full visit with relatives.
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Dr. A. M. Tuthill returned last week from an extended trip through the East covering several weeks.
The copper era and Morenci leader., 1914-10-02

Mrs. W.. P. Weller returned home last Saturday evening after enjoying a summers visit with friends and relatives at the coast
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Mrs. R. R. Nelson and baby re- turned from Fl Paso last week where they were staying on account of the child's sickness. After their return to Morenci, the child again became sick and it was deemed advisable to return to Fl Paso.
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From the Coast
 MT: and Mrs. A. B. Williams mother, returned last week from la vacation stay at Los Angeles.
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MT. and Mrs. R. W. Chamberlain spent last Sunday in Metca1f the guests of MT. and Mrs. w. G.. Scott
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GAME WARDEN WILL PUT ON
 PATROLMEN. State Game, Warden G.. M, Willard

 TOT the Year 1915 and the Estimate 1918
 dtures
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ARIZONA COPPER COMPANY.
 (coronado Rallroad)

TIME TABLE IA
 Effective November 1e, 1918. Leave Clifton Daily Except Sunday. No. 1...... .... ...... $500 C. ... 9NOs O...... .... .o:OO D. m. NO. z1.... .19:6o D. n. Arrive Clifton Daily Except eundays No.S 1.... .. .... ....e:6o e. m. No. 4.... 6.4O n- 1 1NOs S1ssss .1soo D. m.
 Leave cIIfton-sunday only; NO. Dec. .. ......... .e:3o D. n. No. 1!... co. .. $500 D. m,
 Arrive ciIfton-sunday Only NO. 0.... ...S:4o D. n. NO. c.ss... .0:1o p. n.
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MT. and Mrs. J. c. Efromson re turned from Los Angeles on Wdenes- day evening of this week, where Mrs. Efromson and child have been spend ing the summer with relatives.
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Morenci,Ar
MORENCI NEW s
 AND ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST

MT. and Mrs. R. W. Chamberlain spent last Sunday in Metca1f the guests of MT. and Mrs. w. G. Scott-
 Mrs. W.. P. Weller returned home last Saturday evening after enjoying summers visit with friends and relatives at the coast
 Mrs. Morris Stark and baby re- turned home from Missouri on last Friday where she enjoyed a delight
 A. B. Williams, freight auditor for the D. c. M. company, is enjoying a who have been spending the summer with relatives.
 Mrs. Dr. Blatherwick and baby re- turned to Morenci on Wednesday of this week after an extended visit in Los Angeles with relatievs.
 Dr. A. M. Tuthill returned last week from an extended trip through the East covering several weeks.
 Mrs. R. R. Nelson and baby re- turned from El Paso last week where they were staying on account of the child's sickness After their return to Morenci, the child again became sick and it was deemed advisable to return to Fl Paso.
 MT. and Mrs. J. c. Efromson re. turned from Los Angeles on Wdenes. day evening of this week, where Mrs. Efromson and child have been spend ing the summer with relatives
 Invitations were received here this week to the wedding of Miss Liddell, of Phoenix, and Roland Parsons, formerly of this place, on Thursday evening, October 9th. MT. Parsons is well and favorably known here, having been employed in the office of the Morenci Water Co.,, prior to his leaving Morenci. His many friends extend their congratulations and best wishes.
 As the time for the Worlds series | baseball games draws near, the | many ball fans are becoming more | every day. Many remarks | as to what will happen at each game i and who will win the series are | turned into material worth, and | every one is practically be- | ing accommodated. A daily telegram is | being arranged for and all are looking forward to the beginning of these games.
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