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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-28

ID is a safe guess that had Johnson
and Plank made similar demands last
season that the Feds would have come
through and signed them. But their
experience of the first season has con-
WINGED them that they cannot afford
to pay those high salaries if they nope
to make both ends meet.
1t is, of course, only natural that the
players should demand eNorpltant
Guaranteed salaries from the FEDS LOT
there is danger of their not lasting
much longer and the players want to
protect themselves. But Judged from
the way the Feds are refusing to come
through with the big money there are
going to be few players of real ability
Join their forces this winter.
Whether Gilmore will announce the
players whom he claims have Ju1npea
to his league during the session In
Chicago today is questionable. Inere
a-e conflicting reports regarding inns.
one being to the effect that the club
owners were unwilling to have the an
nouncement made, which probably
means that there are not enough play
ers corralled TO make the announcements
worth while. Gilmore has promised TO
make some sensational announce
ments which will prove blows to organ
lied base ball. but il is doubtful II re
can make good.
Anent the announcement that ban
Johnson and Garry Hermann had De
cided to have the world series extend
ed to eleven games next year, Secretdl
John Heydler of the National League
makes the announcement that IL IS Hec-
essary that both the big leagues come
to some sort of an agreement regard
ing changes in the world series before
.nythine can be done. 1t is not up TO
the national commission to make such
denartures from the original pact With
ont the consent of the leagues. here
is what Heydler says:
.The world series is matter "hich
concerns the National and American
Ieapues only. The national commits
sion of course superintends the con-
duct of the classic each season me
fact that the world championship IS
now decided best four of posslpie
seven games is due to a contract pc
tween the two leagues. Nelther one
side nor the other could change the
covenant arbitrarily. Whatever susses-
lion for change may have been made
mr. NAV be made will, of course. nave
to he considered by each league. There
has heen no meeting of the National
League since the close of the season.
While George Stallings will very
likely send his pitchers and a catcher
or two to Hot Springs. Ark, In the
spring, the Braves will again do their
training at Macon, Ga. 1t is figured.
however. that short stay at Hot
Springs is most beneficial to the twirl-
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CIRCUIT WILL STAND
Same Cities to Make Up Fed
eraI League Next Season.
KANSAS CITY DISAPPOINTS
But Citizens and Backers Decide to
Take Another Chance-New
Park Planned.
KANSAS CITY DISAPPOINTS

CHICAGO, November 2S.-There Will
be no change in the 1915 circuit of the
Federal League, it was announced he
fore club owners of the league were
called to attend the first session of the
leagues annual meeting, which opened
here today.
Kansas City, which was regarded as "A
disappointment last season, will retain
its franchise, James A. Gilmore, presi-
dent of the league, announced. Bust
ness men of the city, he said, objected
to having the club transferred and had
promised they would support it. 1t is
planned, President Gilmore said. to
build a new park nearer the business
district of the city
a rumor was circulated that Artie
Holman. formerly with the Chicago and
Pittsburgh clubs of the National
League. probably would be the next
manager of the Brooklyn club of the
Federal League instead of Lee Ma gee.
who recently was reported TO have
jumped from the st. Louis Nationals.
More Experienced Than Magee.
Hoffman. it was pointed out, was with
the Brooklyn Federals last year and
has had a much longer experience in
VI
brothers, owners of the Brooklyn club,
refused to confirm or deny the report.
Committees to revise the rules and
arrange a playing schedule We're to be
appointed at the meeting. President
Gilmore said. He was in doubt, how
ever, about making AN announcements
of the new players signed Tor the com
ing season, the plan had not met
with the approval OF all OF the club
owners.
The following club owners We're tx
pected to attend the sessions:
Chicago. Charles Weeghrnan aud VIII
liam Walker: Brooklyn. Robert II.
George :. and Walter ward: Pitts
burgh. Edward Gwlnner and &. II. Com
stock: st. Louis. Edward SteInine-r.
Otto Stiefel and Philip Ball: Balti-
more, Carroll Rasin, Harry Goldman
and Edward Hanion: Kansas City, &
c. Madison: Buffalo, Walter Mullen and
William L. Robertson: Indianapolis, j.
l.. krause and John \. George.
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MARSANS NOW PLAYING UNDER
AN ASSUMED NAME IN CUBA
Former Cincinnati Red May Cause Other
Players Trouble-Members of Organized
Base Ball Playing Against Him.

been punished for doing SO. If any one
has turned informer and sent word to
the national commission, the commune
cations have been ignored.
This is apparently time when the
commission is not seeking to stir up
the troubled base ball waters more
than is necessary.
1t has remained for facts gathered
from foreign diamonds rather than
those in this country to cause some
agitation 1t appears that Marsans, the
Cincinnati outfielder. who jumped to
the Federals last season, is playing
first base for the Havana team under
the name of Mendromdo. Palmero, a
''southpaw" of the Giants. and Catcher
Gonzales of the Cincinnati Reds are
playing on the same team Recently
the Birmingham team of the Southern
Association has been playing in Cuba
and against Marsans.
The facts have been brought to this
country by a Cuban fan, and a note Of
warning has been sounded by the COM
mission.
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FEDS REJECT PLANK
Terms Too High for Owner
Weeghman of the Chifeds.
GOTHAM SWAP is DENIED
Connie Mack Says He Will Not Trade
Oldring and Lapp for Ray
Caldwell.
GOTHAM SWAP is DENIED

PHILADELPHIA. November 2S.-Evl-
IDENTIFY the Federal League hasn't the
money to throw away to players that
1t had year ago. dispatches from Chi
cago assert that Charles Weeghman,
president of the Chifeds. has stopped
all negotiations with Eddie Plank, the
veteran southpaw, on whom Mack re-
Gently asked waivers.
Il would like to see Plank in a Chi
cago Federal uniform" said Weeehman.
but his terms are too strong, and l
have practically ended all negotia-
tons"
This is not the kind of talk the Feds
used last winter. Then they declared
that players could name their own SAL
aries and that the sky was the limit.
But one season has sobered the Feds.
ALREADY they have rejected the demands
OF several well known tossers They told
Walter Johnson he could have anything
he wanted. and when he named his fig
ures they turned him down. Now Eddie
Plank has met with a similar fate. All
of which must hurt the pride of those
players. who thought that they could
get fat contracts from the Feds and
give the laugh to organized base ball.
Connie Won't Trade.
There was report yesterday that
Connie Mack was going to trade Rube
Oldring and Jack Lapp to the New
York Americans for Pitcher Ray Cald-
well. 1t was said that Ban Johnsons
recent visit to Philadelphia was to
close this deal.
Connie Mack, however, denied the
story and said he knew of no deals with
Frank Farrells team. Caldwell jump
ed the Yanks last season, and it was
said that he would sign with the Buff
falo Feds, but it is added that Frank
Farrell holds a trump card in the shape
of the pitchers agreement to be with
him in 1915, and that he will not be
found with the Feds
President William Baker of the Pills
issued a strong denial yesterday that
either Charles P. Taft or Charles W.
Murphy owned any stock in the Pills.
In negotiating for the club we dealt
entirely with Mr.. Taft, who owned vir-
tually all the stock" said Mr.. Baker.
We paid a large sum in cash. with
met with regular payments at the re-
quired time. We have already paid
more than 100000 to Mr.. Taft, and at
no time have We seen or heard of Muir
ply"
President Baker also denied that Gov.
Tener owned single share of stock
in the club. The governor helped Will
Locke swing the deal. but that was
before he was made president of the
National League" Mr.. Baker explained.
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PHILADELPHIA, November 2S.-Base
ball magnates have been SO busy this fall
that they are not likely to do anything
harsh about the breaking of one OF the
rules by the players. This is in team
playing with or against a player who
has been declared ineligible for break
ing contract or other offense.
There was a time when the breaking
of this rule would have caused the
national commission to get busy with
it's financial paddywhacker. But there
are so many other things for the mag
mates to think. about these days that
the rule-breakers are very likely to
have no notice taken of their trans
gression. Since the close of the cham
pionship season there have been many
games played in which players signed
to contracts with organized base ball
have taken part with players OF the
Federal League. None of them has
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While It is not apparent from the scores,
Il has not been generally known, the
IVY has not scored a touchdown on the
my since 1907. While it gained VIC
ries in 1910, 1911 and 1912. each was
T. result of goals from the field. The
ur points made in 1908 resulted from
Id goal also. as did the nine scored last
H. In 1910 and 1911 Dalton kicked
1als from the field. and won by to 0
tch time. In 1912 Babe" Brown booted
ne ball across the bars twice, and won
~ to 0. and last year he turned the
lick three times. though the nine points
obtained We're not sufficient to win
the Navy gets touchdown today 1t
Ill he the first time in seven years.
There seems to be an air of confidence
nong Army people. but they may be
-ckoning without full knowledge of
.ie strength of the Midshipmen. The re-
uts of contests in which one team has
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eTS. SCallllSS Will nave MS players re-
port to him early as February. He
believes in getting an early start in
the spring.
Decidedly few of the reports regard
ing contemplated deals in which Mack
players figure seem TO be based on
facts. The latest of these, the trade of
Oldring and Lapp for Ray Caldwell of
New York. is denied by Mack, also by
Farrell, and to date nothing has been
done with reference to disposing of any
of Macks players to any particular
club. Where these rumors start is a
puzzle.
William Baker, president of the
Phillies, denies fatty that Charles w.
Murphy has any interest in the Phila-
delphia club. He says it also is untrue
that Gov Tener is a stakeholder in the
organization. 1t seems that when the
club was sold to Will Locke and his
associates several years ago negotia-
lions were carried on with MIR. Taft.
A large sum of cash was paid over and
the rest was covered by notes. Baker
claims that If these notes have fallen
into the hands of Murphy he knows
nothing about it, and that these obli-
cations will be met from time to time
as they fall due. Baker will insist at
the coming National League meeting
,',at Murphy be suppressed for all time
to come.
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GOLFING HINTS.
Nv .STRAIGHT DRIVE"

MIXED FOURSOMES.-I am al
ways sorry for the man who does
not desire to play an occasional
mixed foursome with wife, sister.
or some other fellows sister. Such
a game is wonderfully good prac-
tice. One of necessity learns les
sons in self-control otherwise I'M
obtainable.
Having played with women who
could go around well toward the
championship class, as we'll as
with those who make rounds far
above the 100 mark. / can speak
from experience when / say that I
always enjoy such round. The
uncertainties and humor of the
varied situations are worth the
time.
The man in most cases brooks
disaster by trying to Guido HIM
self, while the woman is usually In
a state of collapse. so sure is she
that her game is going to disap-
point her partner. After a few
holes the partners get the swing
of each others game, and all goes
sereneiy. $50.
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BIG CROWD GATHERS TO WATCH
NINETEENTH ARMY-NAVY GAME
Midshipmen Have Won Nine Contests, Army
Eight and One Was a Tie-Soldiers
Seem Slight Favorites.

seemed TO be much stronger than the
other have always seemed to favor the
short-odds eleven, and that may be true
again. although it is Il very poor criterion
by which to judge the probable finish.
II seems to be the opinion that the Army
hackfeld is stronger than that of the
Sailors. but that the line of the latter is
fully good as Army's. Whether this
will be borne out by the play is impos-
sible to say. The chances seem good,
though. for Il brilliant and close contest,
with whatever possible favoritism there
is to be shown turned toward the eleven
from West Point
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Welsh and White Blacklisted.

MILWAUKEE,. November 2S.-As a
result of a senseless bubble over the
referee in their recent unsatisfactory
battle Freddie Welsh and Charley
White cannot fight again in this city.
The promoters made that announce
ment last night. Tom Andrews. the
chief promoter of the worlds greatest
no decision mix-up. said: Harry foliok,
of Welsh asked for another
match. but we did not consider it,
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EAERTINENr 0hnENr
Kss'Happenin&$S1 Sportdo1n
By 7. ED GRILLO.

There something significant about the turning down OF Walter
Johnson and Eddie Federal League In both instances
the hold that the salaries de-
high and that
with them ended This policy reenchmen spending
money players keeping with the which
frequently made He quoted saying that
figure high his league players from organized
base ball those of Johnson and
Plank where the have been forced to weaken
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-11-28
BY JOHN 81. GRUBER.

In point of service John Lobert is the
oldest third baseman in tho National
League, all the third sackers being de-
cidedly twentieth century products
some of only few years growth
None of them has any advantage over
Lobert, who is Il grand all-r"uhd
player. He combines all the qualities
tions requisite for success on the dia-
mond. He can bat and field timely ana
skillfully, and there Is no base runner
more speedy. His minor league eN-
periencc was very limited. one year
with Des Moines and half a year with
Johnstown embracing the whole of his
preliminary trials.
Lobert was born i'll Wilmington. Del,
october Is, 1881. and when quite Young
moved with his parents to Pittsburgh.
He gained an enNiable reputation play
ing with strong amateur teams OF
Pittsburgh, and il was therefore no
surprise when Manager Fred Clarke
of the Pittsburgh Pirates near the
"A trial. placing him in three games at
third base and at second base IN the
very last game of the championship
season. The regular Pirates in these
positions were Tommy Leach at thiru
and Claude Ritchey at second. Loberts
work go impressed Manager Clarke that
he forthwith signed him. and IN 1904
transferred him to the pes MONIES
team of the Western League for further
development.
Half a dozen players who later be-
came famous to a more or less degree
began their big league careers with
the Pirates in 1903 along with Hans
Lobert: They were Arthur Hoifm nan
kenberg. DR.. Bill Seaman and Lew
Moren.
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Army's Slate Clean While
Navy Has Lost Two Games

Judging from the records made
thus far this season by the Army
and Navy, today's game should
prove q fitting climax to the
foot ball play of 1914. The Cadets
have won all of their eight
games. The Middies' record is
not quite so impressive, contain
ing as it does two defeats. by the
I-riversitv of Pennsylvania and
Pittsburgh The 1914 records OIL
thu. two teams follow:
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LObert Was Switched.

I'd Hanlpu MIS- manager or the ,'f,-
cinnati team in 1905. aud found no reg
ular place for Lohcrt. an the holes to-
ing wei plugged in the IN aud utficiG.
Lobert, therefore, became the general
utility man, and acquitted himself with
credit. In 1907 Tommy CorcQran. tn.
ShortStop. WAS released to the Ne,
York Giants. This left - hole ia th.,
infield. but Mike MoRre was placed ~
short, while Lobcrt took charge Of
third base. Later they switched posi-
tons. Lobert finishing the season At
short.
IN 1908. John CAMEL being the man
ager of the Reds. Rudolph Hulsw.tf
was signed and placed at short, Lobtrt
being again reieEated 10 The subii~r
In 1909 Clark - iH;h took charge rf
the Cincinnati club ana gavn LobcTt r.
steady job at third base. Hans pi4y.l
the position right through until 1871
when he WAS traded to tia. Philadelphia
club, with Fred Reebe Jack Rowan,
pitchers. and George Paskcri outfield-
er, for George NcQuillen. Lew Morcu
pitchers, Ed Grant. iiltieider AMI
Johnny Bates, outtielder. Lohart has
been with the Phillies ever since.
OF the eight players involved in the
deal, only four were actively engaged
in the National League last seasou.
They are Lohert and Paskert. with m.
Philiies; McQuillen with the Pirates
and Grant with the Giants.
During Il field meet at Cincinnati IN
1910 Lobert ran the bases in 4. - sec
onds, the recognized record for the feat
Lobert has now played four seasons
with the Philadelphia team under tho
management of Charles Doom Next
old comrade, in the person of Fat
Moran.
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Sam Savage, who has been chief
hacker of the Calgary club in the
Western Canada League. is one man
who does not believe there will be an
early end to the European war. and
that. therefore, professional ball in
Canada cannot be financed next season.
To take its place he suggests the for
nation of semi-pro teams in the cities
oS--tha Western Canada circuit to keep
up interest in the game until the regu-
lar article gets on it's feet again.
The Royal RIOTERS of Boston have is
sued card in which they announce
Eve are an international and cosmo-
politan association" CHANGING at the
list of names, one finds Brady, Donahue.
O'Hara, O'Meara, Regain, Pagan. Muir
name. Callahan. Halligan, OBrien.
Walsh, Murphy, Hogan. Mckevitt,
Rooney, Keefe. O'Neill. Collins, FitZ-
patrick and McManus. If that be cosmo-
politanism make the most of it.
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One brief talk with President Johnson
conyinces you that organized base bah
will make peace with the Federal League
lust as soon as the undertaken arrives to
measure the Federal League for a coffin.
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Artie Hoffman Let Go.

Hoffman, a bank clerk from Akron,
Ohio, joined the team in July, but was
used in only parts of two games. re-
lieving Clarence Beaumont for few
innings In center field, and Otto Kruger
in left. Kruger was then subbing for
Clarke Hoffman was, in 1908. sent
with Lobert to Des Moines. In Septem-
Der of that year his services were
bought by the Chicago National League
club, with whose team he finished the
season. beginning a career with the
Cubs that lasted nine years. from l9"4
to 1913. In 1912 he went back to Pitts
burgh in a trade by which ne ana
Pitcher Leonard Cole were exchanged
for Tommy Leach and Lefty Leifieid. In
June of 1913 he was released to the
Kansas City club, but, refusing to join
that team, was sent to Nashville, under
the condition that he should not be re-
served for 1914. In 1914 he joined the
Federal League team of Brooklyn.
Carisch. in August of 1903, was Sc
cured by Pittsburgh from the disband-
ed Helena team of the PACING Natiohai
League. along with his pitcher, John q.
Thompson. The pitcher did not last
long, but Carisch made himself useful
until 1906. when he was let go by Pitts
burgh, and from that year until l9l2
played with International League and
American Association teams In islI
he was obtained by the Cleveland
American League team from Toledo
and is still the star catcher for the
Maps.
Pfeister went to Pittsburgh from San
Francisco of the Pacific Coast League
a few weeks ahead of Lobert. He was
released to Omaha in 1904. where he
also played in 1905. But from 1906 to
1911 he did splendid work on the rub
Der for the Chicago Cubs. In May OF
1911 he was traded to Louisville for
Pitcher Emil Richter, and the next
year dropped out of the game.
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BRANCH HICKEY SEES COMING
STAR IN OUTFIELDER WILLIAMS
Browns Manager Predicts Improvement in
His Big Right Fielder in 1915.
Dropped Only One Fly.

quicker he will be to improve in his
all-round play The fans have not
been kind to Gus. He is a conscien-
tious ball player and is trying all the
time, although he may strike out with
the bases filled.
There's no question about Gus be-
ing a good fielder. He's a fast man and
covers a lot of ground He also has u
good arm, and l can say without fear
of contradiction that he's a good base
runner.
PLIERS at Right Time.
"Shotton and Pratt may steal more
bases, but they get on first oftener.
Gus steals, too. have been at times
when they meart much to the club.
Il am not pr JUDGED in saying that
Gus is a good @all player because he is
a member of TIE Browns. Other Ameri-
can League managers think so well
of him thai they would be willing 10
take him me without moments
hesitation.
Il really believe that if the St Louis
club should turn Williams over to some
other team he would come back
as one of the real stars of the game.
He should be better appreciated here.
Just as soon as he is. ne will be an i'm
proved bail player. There is no queS-
ton in my mind but, that Gus will show
improvement next season. A little APP
plause from the bleachers, however,
will help"
Hickey Sees Improvement.
Hickey is not predicting any high
berth for the Browns next season, but
Is better pleased with the outlook than
he was year ago at this time. He
says he believes that not only Will
liams, but Clarence Walker, Derrill
Pratt and DR.. John Lavan, Will profit
by their past experiences. and VIII
show improvement on the diamond.
While Jimmy Austin remains I'M
signed, Hickey believes that his first
lieutenant will be on the job when the
bell taps next spring. He says he
would regret the loss of Austin, as he
regards him as "A capable man, despite
the opinion of many critics and fans
to the contrary.
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Sees Nineteenth Foot Ball Battle Between Army and Navy
HANS LOBERT HOLDS TITLE
OF OLDEST THIRD BASEMAN
Speedy Player Encountered Much Difficulty
In Obtaining Regular Position.
Now a Star.

Pitcher Charles W. 'JackD harpr-
Tho Chicago White son. failing to Ct
l-ohert. placed George Robe on tlir,l
base. who became the hero Of tl-
world series oi 1905. which tl,.
White SoN won from the Cubs. Rob"
was procured from tn. New t<lrs,u.
team by the White son in the tall %
1905.
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BOWLING SCORES GOOD IN
MANY OF THE LEAGUES


COLUMBIA DUCkPIN LEAGUE.
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ers. StallinGs will have his players re-
port to him as early as February. He
believes in getting an early start in
the spring.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-08-06

gicaIl subjects. For 3 time he was
editor and part owner OF Nofweg-
ian newspaper at Superior. Wis. He
was for a number Of years q minis
ter in the I, Norwegian Methodist
church, occupying pulpits IN New
Jersey and later at Portland, Ore.
Mr.. Erickson's home has been In
South Dakota for the last ten years.
He served as private secretary OF
Coe I. Crawford during the latter's
term as governor OF South Dakota
and then went with Mr.. Crawford to
the United States senate as his pri-
vate secretary. A few months ago he
left the service of the senior pena-
tor and entered the OFFICES Of Sena-
tor Thomas Sterling where he re-
mained until his death.
Mr.. Erickson was an active politi-
cal worker. In the campaign Of 1919
he 'stumpedy New Jersey and New
ENGLAND points In behalf of Col,
Roosevelt, sEf,ss s..,. ~