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Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
RESENTS
OUTLAW INVASION
Federals Fail to Buy Atlantic
Circuit, in Which Newark and
Bloomfield Are Members.
SEASON OPENS MAY 20

The first known step by the Federal
League to secure control of a minor
league was taken yesterday during a
meeting in New York of the Atlantic
League, formerly known as the New
York and New Jersey League. While
the owners were in session a Federal
League agent approached Otto Deisse-
roth, of the Newburgh club and at
tempted to secure admittance to the
meeting to submit proposition on
behalf of the Federals to secure the
Atlantic League as n farm" The
minor league men refused to listen
to the proposition and declared their
intention to stick by organized base
ball.
The change of the name of the
league to the Atlantic League was
effected at yesterdays meeting, when
formal notice also was given for the
transfer of the Long Branch franchise
to Newark and the franchise of the
Kingston, N. Y, club to Bloomfield,
suburb of Newark. The consent of
Charles II. Ebbets, jr., president of
the Newark club, for an invasion of
the Newark territory for period of
one year was received, with the pro-
vision that neither the Newark At
lantics nor the Bloomfield club are to
play home games in conflict with the
schedule of the Newark Information
ais. The Newarks are to play at the
local Internationals park when that
team is on the road. The formal sane
ton of President Edward Barrow, of
the International League, to this
move was also received by the At
lantic League.
The opening of the Atlantic League
season was set for Wednesday, May
20. Henry Ramsey. manager of the
Troy team of the New York State
League, was selected to prepare
schedule for the Atlantic League,
which will be adopted at meeting
of the club owners on Sunday, April
5. The first four days of the sched-
ule were arranged as follows by the
club owners: May 20 and q, Dan
bury at Perth Amboy; Newark in
Bloomfield; Poughkeepsie in Pater-
son and Newburgh in Middletown. On
Friday and Saturday, May 22 and %,
the arrangement is: Perth Amboy at
Danbury; Bloomfield in Newark; Pat
erson in Poughkeepsie and Middle
town in Newburgh.
President Rosslyn NJ. Cox an
nounced the appointment of three of
the four umpires as follows: Arthur
O'Connor, of Auburn, n. Y; Jerry
Hurley, the veteran National League
catcher, and John j. Skelly, both now
residing in New York city. The ap-
pointment of a fourth umpire Will be
announced in ten days.
1t was the expressed belief of the
oI1,h owners that with a rearranged
circuit the league should have sue
cessful season. AS the circuit is now
arranged the travelling expenses have
been cut in half from last seasons,
while the population Of the cities in
cluded is ten times the aggregate OF
that of the cities on last seasons cir
cult
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
K|LL|FER GIVEN
UNTIL THURSDAY
FederaIs Will Ask for Perma-
nent Injunction if Quaker Fails
to Report to Chicago.
AFTER OTHER PLAYERS

William Killifer will have until
Thursday to report to the Chicago
Federal League club at Shreveport.
e. e. Gates, attorney for the new
league, will file affidavits on that day
in the Federal Court at Grand Rapids,
Mich, asking for permanent injunc-
ton against the catcher, which will
enjoin him from playing with any
other baseball team excepting the
Chicago club.
James A. Gilmore, president of the
league, gave out this information in
Chicago yesterday, asserting at that
time that several jurists had assured
him that Killifer has no defense, and
when the papers are filed.
Mr.. Gates has been busy with court
proceedings, and has not been able to
start against Killlfer, according to
Gilmore, but the whole matter will be
thrown on the court to decide not
later than Thursday. The Killifer
case will be the first of series to be
started by the Feds. Gilmore is plan
ming to bring Blanding and Kahler,
the Cleveland twirlers, into court to
show cause why they should not re-
port to the Federal League, but this
will not take place until the Killifer
matter has been disposed of.
I'VE have acted in all fairness to
Killifer Blanding and Kahler," said
Gilmore, but we do not pro-
pose to be imposed upon. Each of
these players signed contract with
the league and received advance
money on their salaries. Our con-
tracts are as good as any issued in
this country, and we are going to see
whether or not a man can break a
contract at will. The players will save
themselves a lot of trouble if they will
report at once, for just as soon as we
start our court action it will be too
late to settle out of court"
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
Condition of Grounds Causes
POstpOnement of Soccer Games

Ice. mud and water proved too
great for the local soccer footpall
climbs to overcome, so that the two
important cup-tie games in the semi
final round of the American cup
competition scheduled for the week.
end today had to be postponed.
The Tacony f. C. eleven, of Ia
cony, Pa, and the Philadelphia Hi
bernians were booked to play on the
Tacony Baseball Park Saturday, but
on examination of the field it was
found unplayable and the game was
postponed a week.
The other semi-final game between
the Jersey A c. eleven and the Beth
lehem F. c., of Bethlehem, Pa, card
ed for the Jersey City Baseball Park
yesterday afternoon, also had to be
called off.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
PRU TEAMS WIN

In the second of a series of games,
the Prudential Athletic Association
senior and junior basketball fives de-
feated the teams representing the
Metropolitan Life Insurance Com
pany, of New York, by respective
scores of 20 to 16 and 10 to 10. at
BAY View Hall, Saturday afternoon.
The NETS" captured the first games.
decided in New York. The senior
game was close throughout, both quin-
tets appearing to be evenly matched.
Coen and Hill did best for the "Pru,"
while Bellett was the shining light for
the victors. Duelly played well for
the "Pru" juniors.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
Wagner Not Well.

1t is extremely doubtful if Shortstop
Heinie Wagner, of the Boston Red
Sox, win be seen in his old position
when the curtain goes up on the com
ing season. He was feeling none too
well when he arrived with the main
squad ten days ago and remains I'M
der the weather. Wagner has not had
his diamond toys on. Janvrin is play
ing at short for the regulars In the
practise games. but Scott, the st.
Paul recruit, is doing excellent work
at the position
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16

The Chicago White Sox played two
games yesterday, the morning game
being against the Oakland team and
going to the Sox by the score of to 3,
while the afternoon game was won
by the San Francisco team by the
score of 3 to /.
The morning game was featured by
the free hitting of the SoX. while in
the afternoon contest the Sox were
unable to solve the delivery of the
Frisco twirlers.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
Cross and shusrue Post Forfeits.

Leach Cross started in training
Saturday for his ten-round bout with
Young Shugrue, of Jersey City, which
Is scheduled to take place at the En-
pire A. c.. New York. Friday night.
Sam Wallach. representing Leach
Cross, and Tommy Lee, looking after
the interests of Young Shugrue, have
posted $500 with the Mcmahon
brothers for the appearance of each
boxer Shugrue has been preparing
for the contest at Waterbury, Conn,
for the past ten days. The clever
Jerseyite is overjoyed at the prospect
of going to Australia on March 81,
and is very anxious to repeat his vic
tory over Cross on Friday night at
the Empire Club. Cross. as usual,
is training at the New Polo A. A.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
Yankees Nose out Houston.

While the Yankees are still shy ON
the batting end of the game, which
Manager Chance hopes to brace up in
the final week of work at Houston,
the New Workers managed to beat
the Texans yesterday after hard
struggle by the narrow margin Of one
tally the score being to l. Heating
and Schultz did the hurting for the
Yankees
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16

c. j. Murray, general manager of
the Queensberry A. c., Buffalo, N.
Y. announced yesterday on his re-
turn from Milwaukee that he has a
verbal contract with Harry Foley,
Ritchie's manager. for a around
bout at Buffalo during the second
week in May between Champion
Richie and Jimmy Duffy. The
Queensberry A. c. is guaranteeing
Richie $4,000, win, lose or draw,
with u privilege of 40 per cent. of
the gross receipts. The weight agreed
upon is 1876 pounds at o'clock on the
evening of the match.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16

The St Louis National League Club
at Jacksonville, Fla. yesterday OBJ
tanned Walton Cruise, infelder from
the local club of the South Atlantic
League.
Callahan, an infielder; Johnson, a
pitcher, and another player whose
name was not disclosed last night,
were given to Jacksonville in ex-
change for Cruise.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
DEFEAT FOR HARRISON

The Troys. of Union Hill, romped
off victorious yesterday afternoon at
the Turn Hall court, Union Hill.
where they completely dazzled the
Harrison Big Five, finishing away to
the front by a score of So to 20. There
was considerable penalizing on both
sides, due to the Harrison teams de-
termination to catch up, and to the
Troys' determination to roll up a big
score
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
BAY VIEW WHEEL MEN
UTICA VCTORS

Utica practically clinched the pen
nant in the New York State Basketba
League on Saturday night, when they
defeated the Paterson Crescents in a
game at the Paterson Armory. The
final score was 20 to Is. The same
teams clash in Paterson again We'd
nesday night
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
Senators In Sunday Workout.

Idle for fortnight, due to three
successive snowstorms, Clark Griffith
broke training camp precedent and
ordered Sunday practise at Char
lottesville, Va, yesterday. For over
two hours in the afternoon the Ma
tionals worked out on the University
of Virginia diamond before thou
sand fans. who applauded the snappy
work of the infield, especially the
clever playing of Gandil and Foster.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
GAME POSTPONED

The final game to decide the in
dividual State chess championship
between Clarence Armstrong, of East
Orange and Fred Sager, OF this city,
scheduled for yesterday. was post
poned until Sunday. March 20. Each
man has won contest to date.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
TY Cohb INNS Twiee.

The New Orleans Southern League
team yesterday defeated the Detroit
Americans 8 to 4. Ty Cobb In his
first appearance this season struck
out the first two times at bat, but
doubled to left on his third time up.
He went out trying TO steal home.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
McGoorty Given Decision.

Eddie McGoorty, of Oshkosh, Wis,
was given the decision over Jeff
Smith, another American fighter, at
the end of a hard-fought twenty
round bout at Sydney, N. S. w, Sat-
urday. The referees decision was
unpopular. The fight took place in
the Stadium and was/witnessed by
10000 persons
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
No Quarrel Caused Murphy to FLOP.

Danny Murphy did not jump the
Athletics to join the Brooklyn Fed
erol team declared Connie Mack,
leader of the Athletics, upon his re-
turn from a busy day spent on the
golf links at Jacksonville, Fla, yes
terday. Manager Mack had occasion
to make this remark in contradiction
to a report that it was a quarrel be-
tween Mack and the former captain
of his team that led Murphy to de-
sert organized baseball.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
Anderson signs with FederaIs.

Fred Anderson, Boston Red Sox
pitcher of last year. signed a con-
tract Saturday to play for one sea-
son with the Buffalo Club of the
Federal League. Anderson was pur-
chased by the Boston Club for $4,000
from the Brockton Club of the New
England League, and pitched several
games for the Red-Sox toward the
close of last season.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16

Johnny Howard, the middleweight,
of Bayonne, N. j., who beat Harry
Truesdale in three rounds at the
National A. c., of Philadelphia, on
Saturday night, has been matched to
meet Tim O'Neill. of Chicago, at the
same club on next Saturday night.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16

The National Sporting Club. New
York, will resume activities tonight
after lapse Of two weeks, three ten
round bouts making up the card. In
the final bout Billy Bennett and Jack
Read. the Australian lightweight, will
be the contenders Harry Thomas. of
England. will oppose Packey HON.
mey in the semi-flnal, and Joe Appel
will mix with Joe Hall in the opener
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
White Soy Seconds nentcn.

Venice took the last game of the
series from the Chicago Sox (seconds),
6 to 3, at Los Angeles, Cal, yesterday.
Prough started for the Sox and was
relieved in the nth by Jim Scott,
The globe trotter was in great form,
but Kane slipped one over in the
eighth when he slapped out homer
with two on.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
Joe Cassidy Wins.

Joe Cassidy, of Newark, defeated
Battling Terry at the Broadway Ath-
letlc Club, New York, Saturday night
in a six-round semi-final bout. 1t was
a fast mill all the way. with Cassidy
on the long end. The local boy fin
ished strong and had Terry in bad
shape at the final bell.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
VICTORY FOR OWENS TEAM

The Owens Association handball
team defeated the Jersey City hand
ball combination in two matches on
the local courts yesterday afternoon.
1t was the first time In thirty-five
years that Newark had beaten Jersey
City in an intercity match, 1t is said.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
First Rest for Dodgers,

For the first time in more than two
weeks Manager Robinson gave his
band of Superbas a day of absolute
rest at Augusta, Ga, yesterday. The
players were quick to take advantage
of this opportunity and automobile
riders We're taken to many points of
interest in and around Augusta.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
billiard Blows Up.

The Kansas City Federals won
from the Indianapolis Club of the
same league, 10 to 5, at Wichita Falls,
Tex, yesterday, when Billiard allowed
five runs in the fifth inning. Both
nant in the New York State Basketball
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
Brooklyn Feds Idle,

The Brooklyn Federal League team
was not allowed to work out at
Columbus, S. c., yesterday, because
of Sunday law which prohibits the
playing of ball on that day. Hide
brand, of last years ST. Louis Ma
tionals, hit town yesterday and was
welcomed by Joe Kirk, who consti-
tutes the reception committee, and
also admits that he is the best trainer
in the baseball world
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
Kurfess Signs with Tacoma.

Harry Kurfess, of this city, has
signed a contract to play with Joe
McGinnity's Tacoma Club. Kurfess
was one of McGinnity's winning
pitchers last season.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
BASE RUNNING IMPORTANT
FACTOR, SAYS JACK DALTON
Knack of Knowing How to Slide
Helpful to Slow
Men. ees
GUS GETZ HARD TO CATCH
Tiger InfieIder Able to Go Into
Bag on Either
Side. ~

Jack Dalton gives some hints on
base running in an interesting artf-
Gle. He also explains why Gus Getx
is a hard man to tag. Gus has the
knack of sliding on either side-<
something very few diamond per.
formers can accomplish. 3 a6s
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
Coyne Boxes Tonight.

Jack Coyne, OF Orange. will box
Battling Terry, of New Brighton, Pa,
at SteubenVille, O., tonight. A vic
tory for Coyne will earn him "A match
with Johnny Griffith at Columbus, o.,
in q few weeks.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
st. Louis Feds yictors.

The st. Louis Federals hit better in
the pinches at Shreveport, La, yes
terday and won an interesting exhi-
bition game, 8 to l, from the Chicago
Federals.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
Second String Giants Win.

In a loosely fielded but well
pitched game the second division of
Giants operating against the Dallas
team of the Texas League won easily
at Dallas, Tex, yesterday. The score
was to g.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
Brown VS.. McFadden.

Patsy X. o. Brown, of this city,
will meet Dennis MeFadden, of Eliza
beth. in a ten-round bout at the West
Brighton A. c., Staten Island, next
Saturday night.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
ALLEY BOYS WIN

The Alley Boys won from the Pas
time A. c., 5 goals to 2, in a soccer
football match on the Clark A. A
grounds yesterday.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
MerkIe speedy on the Bases.

The Giants cut loose with hard hit
ting and wholesale base running on
the offense yesterday afternoon and
left the Waco team far behind. Nc
Graw's team won by a score of 10 to
0. The fact that the home team was
BANKED was the result of the admir-
able pitching of Tesreau and Ritter,
aided by steady fielding. Merkle was
the boss base stealer. OF the nine
sacks pilfered by the Giants he stole
four. In one inning he stole second
and third and then came in on
double steal.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
HonorinE Detroit Tigers.

Following the proclamation of the
mayor of Gulfport. Miss, where the
Detroit American League team is
training, declaring Thursday, March
10, q legal holiday, in order that every
person in the place can witness the
ball game between the Tigers and the
New Orleans Southern League team,
all railroad shops. other establish
ments and the public schools will
close their doors. The town will be
decorated in honor of "Ty" Cobb,
who also makes his first appearance
In the town.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
PROSPECTIVE CUB
BUYERS SEE TENER
Western Syndicate Assures
Governor of Ability 10 Sue
cessfulIy Handle Club.
SEEK TAFT HOLDINGS

Representatives of a Chicago syndi-
cate which is negotiating for the pur-
chase of the Chicago National League
baseball club, held an extended con-
ference with President Tener. of the
National League, at Harrisburg, Pa,
yesterday and assured him of their
ability to finance and conduct the
affairs of the club. While no details
of what transpired at the conference
were made public the Chicagoans ex-
pressed confidence that they would
secure the club. Two of the visitors,
John T. Connery and f. D. Mayer.
left last night for Cincinnati. where
they will meet Charles p. Taft, owner
of the Cubs, and make an offer for
the purchase of his entire interest.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16

Leo Witterstaetter. who played in
the South Atlantic League, and knows
the temper of Dixie fans, tells some
interesting stories about Northern
ers who come down to play in the
Sally or the Southern League. and
hurt the Southerner's pride. One day
over at Atlanta one of the visiting
PLAYERS was being kidded by the fans
and he finally lost his temper. He
went up in front of the grand stand
and told the crowd they We're a
bunch of rebels, and he'd lick them
like the Yanks had done fifty years
ago. The mob got after him and he
disappeared over the centre field
fence. He never dared play in At
lanta again. Another youngster in
Charleston had the nerve to whistle
Marching Through Georgia at a
fair given by a Dixie patriotic asso-
citation. Only the efforts of several
of his best friends on the ball team
saved him from a bad beating.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
TOOLEY EXPECTED
TO STAR THIS YEAR
Manager Smith Looks for Bert
to Enjoy Great Season
With Tigers.
ALWAYS PULLING FOR TEAM
(From staff Correspondent of the New
ark Evening Star)

ark Evening Starr
COLUMBUS. Ga, March 16-"LoolS
for Bert Tooley to be the cham
pion shortstop of the International
League this year" Thus spoke Harry
Smith in prophetic tones today. Smith
stood critically watching the speedy
Tiger infielder grabbing all kinds of
drives around shortstop, eating up red
hot liners and tossing just like he had
been born to do that very thing and
had praetised playing shortstop all of
his life
"There is fellow" said Harry.
who is a big Lacquer, and who knows
but that the season of 1915 may find
him back in the big show
Things Breaking Right.
Things are breaking just right for
Tooley this year. In other seasons he
has always had someone to share the
position with him in spring practise
or else he has been wounded" as the
Tigers call getting injured. Tooley' S
speed needs no Introduction to the
fans, but Newarkers really do not
know what really clever bali player
Bert is. Played regularly. Tooley is
bound to hit better than during the
past two seasons, and his speed is
worth a whole lot to the Tigers in
the run getting line. The boys are
calling Bert "Tiger" Tooley because
of his frequent Come on, Tigers,
which he is always yelling when the
regs are behind.
Tooley has started out this spring
to run the bases a Ia Ty COBB. Il
have found" says Bert that it pays
to take chances. and from now on
they have got to get me all the time.
The minute | reach first base l VIII
do my best to get them throwing that
old pill around
Bert Running Bases Well.
In the exhibition games played be-
tween the regs and the Yanigans Bert
has lived up to his word. He has
never missed a single opening, and
twice he has gone from first to third
ON infield outs. He may not be able
To do that against an international
league set of infielders, but when Bert
pets on the other side will know IT,
and he bids fair to take Bill Collins
place as run getter -.
THE thing which | like best ABOUT
Tooley," said Harry Smith, is tne
grit he showed last year on the bench;
Some players might sulk because 1
used Gagnier and did not want TO
hreal5 up a winning combination put
Toolev was always pulling and root,
ing for victory from the bench, ana
the boys liked him for it,
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-03-16
LnEitte stIcks TO Feds.

ED Lafitte passed through Atlanta
the other day and paused long
enough TO say that he was on his way
TO ioin the Federal Leaguers ana
that John Camel had written TO nm
asking if he would report 10 Sociles-
ter If the Hustlers bought his re-
lease from Providence. Lafitte re-
piled that he had been signed and
would pitch for the outlaws The
former Providence twirler wrote to
Harry Smith last year asking Tor a
lob. Smith is glad he passed him up
now that he has jumped. Tom
Hughes. of Rochester, might nave
been a Tiger twirler, too, had things
broken right. Bill Slime. ex-Gray,
was passed up because he had sore
arm. lie is now the only experienced
pitcher on Harry McCormic<'s Chat
tanooga club, which the Tigers viii
play very soon.