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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-28
CHANCE MAY PLAY
Manager of Yankees Likely to
Guard Initial Sack.
DOC BARRETT TELLS STORY
Peerless Leaders Leg Has Mended
and He Considers Getting
Back Into Game.
zoe BARRETT TELLS STORY

CINCINNATI. February 2S-Frank
Chance. the grand old Peerless Leader.
may be seen on first base for the New
York Americans this year. The informa-
ton comes from Trainer Doc Barrett, who
visited Chance recently at the Glendora,
Cal. orange ranch.
Frank is anxious to get back in the
game said Doc. land will make every
effort to get in excellent physical condi-
ton during the stay at Houston. He would
have been in there great deal last year
but for force OF circumstances. He
sprained leg tendon very badly in the
second exhibition game against Brooklyn,
but was himself again long before the
season closed. | examined his legs when
was in California, and will gamble my
reputation that he is sound as a dollar.
He thinks, and ] think. he can stand the
strain of training as well as he did last
spring in Bermuda. When he left the
island he was about the fastest and most
aggressive player on the squad.
Chance thinks that Williams will de-
velop into a good first baseman. All that
he lacks is big league experience. But
if Chance is able to develop or acquire a
star second baseman there is no doubt in
my mind that he will don the spangles
once more as a regular. He could have
realized that he had to rebuild the whole
club and did not wish to deprive the
green material which eventually must be
nodded into first-class initial sacking
skill of a proper opportunity to display
itself.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-28
GRIFFITH is GUEST OF
POTOMAC LEAGUE
Nationals Manager and Players
Henry and Ainsmith Attend
Banquet and Smoker.

Clark Griffith, manager of the Wash
ington base ball club, with Catchers
John Henry and Eddie Ainsmith, were
the guests of honor at the annual en-
tertainment and smoker of the Potomac
Base Ball League last evening in the
Anacostia Masonic Hall. The affair
was presided over by DR.. J. w. Watson
president Of the league, who intro
duced the speakers. Mr. Griffith told
of the qualities that made for good
base ball, and urged upon his listeners
to follow these instructions if they de-
sired to attain professional circles
some day. Henry and Ainsmith also
made a few remarks in reference to
the game, and all three were ap-
plauded heartily by the large audience
that packed the hall.
II. Shurtleff, secretary of the Amateur
Association of the District, also spoke.
He told Of the rules governing the
Amateur Association, and urged that the
Potomac League become ahiliated with
this association. His talk was met with
much applause and at the close President
Watson told of the splendid financial con-
dition of the Potomac League, and stated
in his opinion 1t was the best circuit in
the District. He said that he did not fee
that the league should jon the ranks of
local organized base ball. if a larga
sum Of money would be necessary to do
so, and he was assured that this would
not be the case.
smoker followed the entertainment.
with refreshments. and at the close of
this Mr.. Griffith and other visitors were
entertained at the home of Maurice Nc
Grath. manager of the Fairlawn club of
the Potomac League. on U street.
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fifth Will Go to Charlottesville Sunday See Youngsters Action
WILL APPORTION MEN.
But Federals Will Not Announce
PLAYERS Until Tourists Return.

CHICAGO. February 2s.-Division OF
about 200 base ball players among the
eight clubs of the circuit will be made
today by the owners and managers of
the Federal League. at what probably
will be their last meeting before the
opening of the base ball season.
Announcement of how the players will
be apportioned will not be made. how
ever. until after the arrival in New York
week after next of the world touring
New York Giants and Chicago White
Sox, from whom the Federals hope to
get several other major league stars
Each of the Federal clubs will then an
nounce the makeup of its team.
About half of the 200 players who have
been signed by the Federal League al
ready have been placed. Including In
the other half are said to be many big
league men. The 1914 playing schedule
also may be discussed at today's meet
ing In advance of the meeting of the
schedule committee at Baltimore next
week.
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HOPKINS WANTS MEET.
Is Trying to Get Intercollegiate for
Homewood Field.

NEW YORK. February 2S.-Johns Hop
kins University has Joined Syracuse. Har-
ward and Pennsylvania in bidding for the
honor Of conducting the next intercol-
leg.ate championship meet. and Is making
a determined effort to win the big college
attraction in the annual convention today
of the Intercollegiate Association Of ANA
teur Athletes of America.
Johns Hopkins desire to conduct the
championship has been inspired by the
completion of its now athletic stadium.
Homewood Field. and to make the cham
pionship meet the feature Of the centen-
NAL celebration in Baltimore Of the writ
ing Of 1.-The Star Spangled Banner"
Should the Baltimore officials fail to get
the intercollegiate they intend to apply
for the Amateur Athletic Union outdoor
championships.
The executive committee, which met
last night. declared a dividend of 5000
to be distributed among the members of
the association that were represented at
the last championship games. The
dividend is optional with the committee
half Of the 5000. the rules requiring an
apportionment in accordance with the
representation at the games and with the
number of miles the athletes have been
required to travel.
with the approval Of the advisory board
the executive committee also decided to
submit the new constitutional amend
ments creating an annual indoor meet
embodying group competition and alter
ing the point scoring system with the
outdoor championships.
Colgates application for membership in
the association was passed upon favor
ably by the committee and the one-mile
record, minutes IA % seconds. estab-
lished by John Paul Jones. was recon-
mended for acceptance No. collegiate
records were submitted for approval
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-28
-@@T II HOW EDWARD BLACK
II WELL SHOCKED HIS
- PARTNER

When the guilty was in vogue Ed
ward Blackwell gained a full need of re-
ward for his strength in British gol'dom
he could outdrivc even the smiters Of
repute, says the World of Golf. To the
person of ordinary hitting ability he was
a source of wonder and despair. In this
connection story is told of one Of his
carly appearances in the Midlands. where
he-has now been resident for severa'
Years as Lord Dudleys agent. He went
out TO partner Il member of the local
club i'll foursome The latter. who
clearly had never previously seen Mr..
Blackwell or even heard Of his fame as a
driver. made the first tee Shot-a useful
one. The ST. Andrews celebrity came up
to the ball and asked for his iron.
His confrerc, the golfer with local
knowledge. looked astonished. For good
ness sake. take your brassic. he i'm
p1orcd-.'all our best players have t. use
II braSsie for the second shot to this
hole Smilingly. MIR. Blackwell yielded
10 the advice of the man who knew from
experience the shots that We're wanted.
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FAREWELL TO TOURISTS.
Englishmen and Americans Watch
Ball Players Leave London.

LONDON. February 2s-Members Of
the American colony and English ath-
letes and sporting men gathered at the
station today to bid farewell to the
American base ball teams.
The players all expressed regret that
they could not stay longer in London
where they had been extensively enter
tanned at dinners, luncheons and theater
parties.
John ]. McGraw, in a few words spoken
from the train, thanked both Americans
and Englishmen present for the cordial
way in which the tourists had been
received here Among the passed.
gers on the boat train were the men,
bers of a Japanese government COM
mission. headed by Baron Kogono Taxa
hira, former ambassador to the United
States. which has been investigating the
judicial systems of Europe and expects
to continue it's work in the United States.
Mrs. Whitelaw Reid, widow of the late
American ambassador to Great Britain
and Dr. Howard Kelly of Baltimore
were also on the train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-28

Special Dispatch to The STAR.
CHARLOTTESVILLE Va, February
oS-This afternoon Will complete al
most weeks training at Camp Ma
tionar' in Charlottesville. and. on the
whole, everything has been satisfactory.
Tho boys have gotten rid of all SUM
ness, and are now ready for real WORK
At the. present outlook it is difficult
to determine which of the youngsters
looks the best. but by another week "a
line can be had on their ability. The
squad deserted the board track Tor
more spacious place out in the ROAD
Yesterday afternoon. and obtained much
more satisfactory results. They mad
quite a bunch of enthusiasts lined up
ON the sidewalk watching the work
and stuck to it much longer than
usual They had to let up now and
then to let a team pass. being on the
most prominent thoroughfare in the
university. but that made no difference
TO Ryan.
II looked last night as though the
proposed boxing bout in the Nationals
camp would take place between the
coaches instead of the players. AS an
nounced. at first everything went all
right between the two bosses until yes
terday afternoon, when Altrock called
u
would take that from the youngsters
without having his feelings hurt. but
it was too much. coming from Nick.
and the matter had to be settled before
long
An interesting incident took place while
the boys Were out in the roao yesterday.
Dick Williams and Harper Were pitching
TO Ryan when Williams turned to Harper
and whispered: Watch Walter Johnson 5
SLOW one. AS soon as he let go a broad
grin came across Jacks face as he re-
ceived the ball: Jack knew right away
what Dick was up to. If the lengthy
younSSter can copy the rest of Walter S
accomplishments. as well that. he
should have no trouble in making good.
The pleasing feature about this bunch
Griff has sent down is that they 80 about
their work like a crowd of college players
rather than professionals. They all seem
to enjoy every minute. and put their
whole heart in the practice. Although
Lambeth Field has cleared off almost en-
tireiy. Ryan decided not to use il this
morning, as it was Still soft and muddy
in places. Instead he will take the squad
down on field just below Lambeth Field
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-28
ATTEND MOTOR SHOW.
Many Yachtsmen and Power Boat
:. Men Are in Chicago,

.CHICAGO. February 2S.-Iachtsmen
and motor boat men from all sections Of
the United States congregated in Chicago
To attend the first national motor boat.
show which opened today.
SThe largest meeting in connection with
tide show will be that OF the Mississippi
Valley Power Boat Association, which
will hold its annual convention here next
Friday. Yachting and motor boating plans
for the coming season also will be dis
cussed by members of the Associated
Yacht and Power Boat Clubs of America.
Plans for the trial races at which Will
be chosen the American team which will
so 10 England this summer To participate
in the international motor boat races
will be completed during the week by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-28
BY RIPLEY.

He has made good. That is not
unusual for Gov John X. Tener of
Pennsylvania In fact. it is monotonous
to the man who has been in turn an
Irishman. star ball player. world
touring one. too; congressman, COVER
nor. past master of the Elks, republican
party leader and owner of rich proper
ties to make good as the president Of
the National League
And what is more, he made good
before he started. for you know John
X. Tener Is still Governor of Pennsyl-
vania.
Tener. like the hero in the mellow
drama" arrived Just in time. He was
the last straw that saved the National
League from drowning in the pool Of
their own defects. The Federal League,
whom they outwardly ridiculed and in
wardly feared. had raised havoc.
Charley Murphy. their OWEN worst
enemy. had been doing the same thing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-28
YOUNGSTERS ABOUT READY
TO BEGIN REAL HARD WORK
First Weeks Practice at Charlottesville lakes Stuff
ness Out of Joints-Recruts Take Deep
Interest in Training.

i, and indulge in Il little batting practlce
for the first time. The grass on TINS
diamond is rather long and irregular
which would spoil good inieid work.
Manager Griffith has sent word that he
will come down tomorrow and bring
about five regulars with him. Those who
will compose the party as arranged al
present are AL Williams. AinSmth, John
Henry, Shanhs and probably Mcbride.
Mike Martin and his protege. Johnny
Leetch went over to the FRATERNITY
House this morning to put things In Or
der there for the coming week. Mrs.
Reedy's is flied to the limit. so Manager
Griffith and his party will stay at the
Delta Chi House. No one here. seems TO
know whether or not Griff will stay In
camp once he comes, or will only stay
over Sunday and go back to Washington
to meet the rest of the recruits.
The boys are beginning to get worried
about what they will do for excitement
tomorrow since they do not practice on
Sunday. Nick told them they had had
enough going to the moving pictures all
week and should be glad to get rest.
Jack Ryan is beginning to take fancy
to the University of Virginia. and, hav-
ing been here for the past three years.
says he begins to feel at home. new
building has been erected at the entrance
to the campus and Jack has been IN
quiring into terms with the idea of leaS-
ing it for use as poolroom and bowling
alley. If he carries this plan out he may
make Charlottesville his permanent resi-
dence.
Jack will be trying to outwit himself all
next week. He takes charge of the col
legians Monday, and his biggest propo-
sitiou will be to develop a couple of
pitchers. while at the same time he will
be getting several in shape to work for
the professionals against his charges in
the game next Saturday
Bert Gallia is getting to be quite a
photographer. He got new camera. Just
before leaving home and brings it out at
each practice to get pictures of the squad.
He has not learned to develop them him
self as yet. but says he will in the near
future. as the other method is too en-
pensive. particularly in big city. like
Charlottesville.
Jim Shaw. Griff'S husky recruit, is so
pigeon-toed that Nick pulled off the old
one of having the prearranged agreement
between his feet before one would let
the other pass. At that Martin says he
is a fast man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-28
MAY PUT TEAM IN TOLEDO.
South Michigan League Given Right
to a Franchise.

JACKSON, Mich, February 2s.-Tht
South Michigan Base Ball League ha:
been given the right to put a team ir
Toledo for the 1914 season if salts
factory arrangements can be made
with the owners of the American AS
ISOLATION park in that city.
President Frank of the South Michi
gan last night was notified by Secre-
tary Farrell of the National Association
of Professional Base Ball Leagues
that the Central League had decided
not to enter Toledo. He also was in
formed the transfer of the Toledo as
ISOLATION team to Cleveland was only
temporary.
Suggestions have been made that the
South Michigan also place team il
South Bend, Ind, making it ten-clut
circuit.
President Frank will meet the league
club owners at once to discuss the
propositions.
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WILL TRY FOR RECORD.
Kolehmainen to Compete Against
Relay of Four Men Tonight.

NEW YORK, February 2s.-Hanncs
kolehmainen, the distance runner, left
this city for Buffalo last night where
he will try to break the one-hour rum
mig record, held by Jean Bouin of France,
against a relay of four men tonight at
the 18th Regiment Athletic Associations
winter games. The American mark. held
by Sid Thomas. is 10 miles 1,1S2 Is
yards, made November 30, 1889.
The team that has been selected to
oppose the Finn is made up Of Stuart
and Joe Alan of Hamilton, Ontario
Joyce of North Tonawanda and either
Gressel or Whinhan of Buffalo. Koleh-
mainen was accompanied by Abel kiviat
who will meet Joe Driscoll. the three
quarter-mile American record holder, in a
special match race at the distance.
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AMERICA TO TRY AGAIN.
Aero Club Will Make Another At
tempt to Lift International Cup.

NEW YORK, February 2S.-America
is to make another attempt to capture
the international aviation cup. The
Aero Club of America announced today
that it had cabled entry of one aeroplane
for the contest, which takes place in
France in connection with the interna:
tional meet to be held from September
20 to %.
No pilot has yet been selected for
America in the race. 1t is likely that
Charles T. Weymann, who won tor
America in England in 1911. will be ask
ed to represent this country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-28

II. II. Melville. Henry +. Sutphen and
John J. Amory of New York. and William
Hale Thompson and James A. Pugh of
Chicago. together with other members of
the Motor Boat Club of America, under
whose auspices the trial races will be
conducted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-02-28
SOUTH ATT ANTIC BASKET
BALL TITLE IS UNDECIDED
Virgina's Defeat by Catholic University Again Pre-
cludes Possibility of Champion Being Chosen
Business Wins in Scholastic League.

LOO.
2o-yard dash. class 4-First. Roy Slater: sec
ond. Moore; third. Goetx.
Relays-Olympc Club VS.. Hero Club-Wcn by
Olympic Club. with Moore. Mailman Block and
Robin. Spartans vs. Class-Won by Spartans.
Spartans Midgets VS.. Preparatory Class: hapdi-
cap-Won by Spartans.
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Matty Not a Jumper"

In communicat ton to The Star Christy
Mathewson denies the stories which have
intimated that he would Jump to the
Federal League and declares that he has
no intention of doing so. His communica-
ton reads as follows:
TN reply to numerous letters and ques-
tons from the fans. I want to say that
| don't know what the Federal League
Is going to do or whether it is going to
last, and that have no intention of TAX
ing the jump
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Brigade Team Wins.

Friendship House Brigade team took a
fast and cleanly played game from the
team representing Sigma Phi Epsilon fra
ternity of the George Washington Inter-
fraternity League last night at the
Friendship House gymnasium. 9TH street
and Virginia avenue southeast, by score
or 70 TO IA Hinwood starred for the
bTiSadiers. while Payne did the best work
for the visitors. The brigadiers wish to
challenge all other teams in the inter-
fraternity league. The lne-up:
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to death.
Wait, long comes John X, and in
an instant boosts Murphy right out of
the business tsomething that others
had failed to do for some years past
and establishes confidence anew. Now
bring on your Federal League!
Gov. Tener is the best thing that has
happened to organized base ball for
many years.
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BRILLIANT ROLLING
|NARCADE LEAGUE
Argy|es and CoIumbias Com
pete, Lowest Score Be-
ing $50.
NOONE HEADS LIST OF
INDIVIDUALS WITH 367
Rolls Best Game and High Set, Hav-
ing Marks of 145, 10
and 112.

Some Of the most brilliant bowling in
the local leagues this year took place
last night in the Arcade circuit 1t is
questionable If there has been a match
this season in which both teams got as
consistently high scores as did the
Argyles and Columbus. The lowest game
rolled by either team was one of $780, and
the smallest score in either set was 1,629.
When such scores as $50. j63 and $50 fail
to win any games, and the opposing team
makes clean sweep. it is certainly bowl
ing above the ordinary. Against these
three games rolled by the Columbus, the
Argy1es got marks of 562. 500 and 531, for
total of 1,6S9.
The highest score secured by any MEM
Der of the Two teams was that of Noone
of the Argyles. He also got the best
game. His set was 367 and his high
game 145. In the other two contests
Noone secured ITO and 10 Borden OF
the Columbias was next to Noone. with
a set of 363. Borden's high game was
100, but he knocked down III and 11S
pins in his other two. Brian of the
Argyles had a total of $50 pins for his
set. getting scores of ia. 125 and 113.
Post knocked down &C. 127 and 113 of the
naples in his three contests. while Miller
got ia. ia and 1O4 in his. Tasso and
Chaconas of the Columbias also rolled
well. Tasso had two games Of 100 and
one of 112, while Chaconas got 1O3. lis
and 103.
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Eiker Gets a Set of 344.

Despite some fine bowling on the part
of Earl Eiker, the Mohawks lost three
straight to the Cheyennes in the Y. NJ
c. A. circuit Eiker got set Of 344 roll
ing games Of 119. 100 and 1903. and yet
he did not receive enough help from his
teammates to win either of the three
contests. Robinette of the D. II. Pattison
team in the Patent Attorneys organiza-
ton got scores of 1O2. III and 121, for a
total of $40.
In the National Capital League the Co
lumbians wen two from the Climbers.
They won the set, though only by vir-
tue of their ability to secure the roll-off
after the first contest ended in a tie.
Griffin of the Climbers led the players of
the two clubs with marks of 81, 40 and
40. HIS set netted him a score of $40.
Heinzemann led the winners with 81.
134 and 1O5. The Columbians had the
best game, rolling SO in one of their con-
tests.
The scores follow:
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SENECAS WIN.
Beat the Carlyles in a Fast Basket
Ball Game.

The fast Seneca auint of Northeast
Washington easily defeated the Carlyles
last night by score Of 30 to in
the formers gymnasium. The feature
of the contest was the all-around play
ing of the Seneca team. Lee did well
for the losers. The lineup and final
score:
Senaca A. C. Position. Carlyle.
Oliver. .......... Left forward Rossiter
Murphy. Right forward. Lee
Goodwin. Center ...-........- Walters
Clements. Left guard. .Mcrrouty
Short Right guard. .Dcnnlson
Goals-Murphy 81. oliver t5l. Goodwin Ios-
sitter. Lee 90 Clements, Short Free toss
Rossiter. Referee and timekceper-Mr. Dittos.
Manager-Your play seems to lack the
human touch.
Playwright-You are mistaken. sir. Ny
hero borows money from his friends in
almost every act.-Boston Transcript.
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SnbstitutiOns Hutchinson for FLOOD. Kruger for
Hunter. Goals from feld-Hinwood ,6,, Payne
Brown. Hutchinson t2,, Walon. Flood Cornell
Goals from foul liue-T"wcrs. Payne t:>. Brown
Walon. Referec-Mr. +. NJ. Kerry. Timer-Mr
Scott Scorer-Air. Schwarzmann. Time of
haves-2O minutes.