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Evening star., 1914-10-25

But In view OF the fact that Gandll
and Morgan are still young men. there
is hope of their returning to their best
form next season, in which event the
Griffmen will have a 0hance to be real
contenders in the race.
Douglas Neff, the former Virginia
University shortstop, is carded to be
developed for Morgan's place if the
latter does not show marked improve
ment in his work. 1t was unfortunate
that Griffith did not get chance to do
much with Neff during the past season
Shortly after joining the Nationals in
the spring Nen was stricken with ty-
phoid and 1t was not until the season
was almost over that he reported here.
His physical condition then was such
that he could not be played regularly.
SO that little was learned as to what
Nefrs chances are to make the team.
But on what he accomplished as a col
lege player Neff gives much promise.
and with the chances of his health be-
ing good when he reports in the spring
he wi1l> be put through a strenuous
course of training and very likely
given a chance to show what he can do
at second base.
From a Federal League source it is
learned that Walter Johnson has been
offered three-year contract calling
for $4,000. a figure which is much
larger than the one Griffith proposed to
his star pitcher. Nevertheless, it is not
believed that Johnson will desert the
Nationals, even If the Federal League
offer is legitimate, and it is question
able whether it is.
Despite the fact that Johnson always
has been a hard man to deal with when
It comes to making contract, he has
proven himself loyal on all occasions,
he
ing he would prefer to remain a mem
ber Of the Washington club at small
er salary than jump to the Feds.
Johnson has frequently expressed
himself as thinking more of his repu-
tation as a man than anything else,
and he knows that he would lose caste
IL he violated his moral obligations
with the local club
Griffith believes Johnson will visit
Washington some time this winter for
the purpose of talking business and he
Ii inclined to feel that he will not have
much trouble getting him into tho
fold
Surely the champion Boston team can
offer any youngster who Is timid a les
resolution. After reading the story of
the ups and downs Of the world cham
pions no one should worry over a re-
lease, an Optional agreement" order
or any sort of condemnation by mana
gers, fans. critics or other players.
Here is how hard luck dealt with the
Braves before they gained their pres
George stallings-Lost several good
managerial Jobs through knockers and
Connolly-Turned back by two clubs
without trial, because he did not look
like a real ball player.
Deal-Turned down by Detroit and
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GANDu AND MORGAN WERE
DISAPPOINTMENTS THIS YEAR
If They Return to Form Nationals Will
Be Apt to Cut More of a Figure in
Next Campaign Try Neff.
RAY MORGAN.
By 7. ED GR1LLo.

Had Chick Gand and Ray Morgan played their standard
the there doubt Nationals would
been conenders the Much depends the show
of this pair the campaign where the Nationals will
finish Up the past Gand and Morgan the
productive hers Grfhth's
There little choose between hem and the good standing
the the of and could be directly attributed
0 the excellence of their productive hitting
Last year Gand we'll and this
with his playing The Federal League proposition
and he played sess ball of the time. When ball
virtually fortunate indeed to stay
the 6rstd
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Georgetown Defeated by Pittsburgh q to 0-Tges Humble Damo
SCOUTS SAY VETERAN
IS PROMISING YOUTH

CHICAGO. October PA story
from kansas City discloses that
Hugh Ellis, who played with the
Americua team OF the Georgia
State League the past season.
was none other than the veteran.
Hugh Hill, years ago I'm the
Southern League and the Amerf-
can Annexation. The joke Of II
Is that half . dozen scouts looked
Hill over and announced him rs
yOungster ripe for advance
ment, and that ON their word for
1t drafts were put i'm for him.
Hill had a nOn-reserve contract
and does mot expect to ''Rradu-
ate" next season.
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FIELD GOAL WINS
FOR THE TIGERS
Dartmouth Stubborn Foe, Air
Route Tally Break
ing Tie.
PRINCETON VICTORY DUE
PLAYERS BRAIN WORK
New Stadium Scene of Enthusiasm
During Play and When Tri-
umph Is Achieved.

PRINCETON, N. J., October
24.-To Princeton's imposing ath-
letic arena, the new Palmer me-
mortal stadium, the Dartmouth
foot ball players came this after
noon, with conspiracy in their
hearts to dampen the joy of the
opening of the gladiatorial thea
ter with a Tiger defeat. Princeton
refused to permit such blemish
on the massive concrete horse
shoe and defeated the big team
from the Green mountains by a
score of 10 to Is. Each team
made two touchdowns, and the
Tigers margin of victory was a
pretty field goal kicked from the
37-yard line by Tibbots. The
teams were evenly matched, and
while there was no wonderful dis
play of high-class foot ball it was
a thrilling contest, resplendent
with sensational plays.
Neither eleven showed a mastery
which gave feeling of certainty about
the outcome and in the end it was
Dartmouth that brought the crowd to
its feet with an outburst of reserve
power and In the gray shadows of the
coliseum walls swept the Tigers back
with terrific impact. A sigh of relief
went up from the Princeton horde
when the blast of whistle brought
few minutes more and 1t might have
been too late. There were serious mis-
takes by both teams.
Quick Thinking Decides.
Princeton made her two touchdowns
when Dartmouth blundered. To her
credit it must be said 1t was because the
team could think and act quickly in
unforeseen situations that a victory
and not a defeat marked the opening
of Palmer Stadium. The crowd of TO-
600 people was lost In the big amphi-
filled. bu. volumes OF enthusiasm came
from the solid banks Of Princeton
youths on one side and the small, but
loud-voiced collection of Dartmouth
singing doomed back and forth across
the gridiron, the great concrete walls
acting as a sounding board. The saw
age ring of the Redmens ''wha-whoo-
wah" was answered each time two
fold by the boom of Princeton's loco
motive cheer.
All the players wore big numbers on
their backs and the spectators were
furnished with cards showing who
wore the number. The system worked
well and was a big help to the spec
tators, who did not have to ask their
neighbors a hundred questions about
who was performing on the field. The
gridiron was a wonderfully green lawn
Of soft turf. 1t was springy and tough
and was not cut up by the players
cleats.
Dartmouth did not show it's versa
tility of attack until it was top late.
For more than half the game the
Mountaineers were able TO raise havoc
with the Princeton line on plunging
plays in their own territory. But the
Tiger defense stiffened when the ball
went toward its goal. and Dart
mouths old foot ball tactics resulted
in nothing but wearing down the line
smashing backs In the last period Of
the game Dartmouth kept the ball in
the afr in a series of forward passes
which brought the ball 60 yards down
the field for a touchdown in less than
half a dozen plays. 1t was doing the
same thing all over again when the
game ended. The lineup:
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Georgetown Takes Brace.

In the last period of play the George
town team braced up and made some
gains through the Pitt line. as 1t
seemed as If the home team were rest
ing on its oars, but Golden, who had
substituted for Kelly. could not get
through the center, and Murray went
back In. he having left the game on
account of injuries In the previous
quarter. He skirted left end for sub
stantial gains. but when the team re-
sorted to forward passing disaster
came to 1t, for Miller intercepted the
ball passing from Wieser to Noarh,
yards for a touchdown. Fry again
kicked goal. and the score was 81 to
o. Georgetown kept pounding away
and tried hard to score. but the home
team was braced with fresh material
and held the enemy off until the
whistle blew. The visitors were out
weighed today. and perhaps slightly
outclassed. but they played fine foot
ball. Their forward passing was a
little faulty. but their gameness was
admired by the supporters of Pitt, and
so recognized. Summary and lineup:
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speedboat Races Postponed.

CHICAGO, October 24.-Owing to bad
weather the American speedboat races
scheduled for today were postponed un-
til tomorrow.
Evening star., 1914-10-25
Lineup and Summary.

TOuclldOwns-Mayer o. Goal from touchdown
Mayer G,: Substitutions: Virgnia-Fl flanagan
for White. Burnette for Anderson q. Anderson
for Barker. Walker for Sparr. Georgia-Cie.-
rard for Logan, Marshburn for Holzendorf, Logan
for Gerard, Fox for Harris, Selig for Marshburn,
Holzendorf for Selig Harris for Logan Referee
MIR. Barry. Georgetown. Umpire-Mr. Brooks.
Georgetown. Head linesman-Mr. Fetzer David
Evening star., 1914-10-25
Lineup and Summary.

Yale scoring: Touchdown-Legore. Goal from
touehdown-Legore. Washington and jefferson
Substitutions-Ya Sehram
for Higginbotham, Brann for W. Wilson. White
for Wiley. Trask for Schram. Scovi for A. VIII
Scovil for A. Wilson, Whittlesey for c. Sheldon
Guernsey for I.egore. Miller for White Bunker
for Belts, McLeish for Knowles, J. Sheldon for
Walden. Knowles for Scovil, Legore for Guern-
sey, Ainsworth for Waite, Church for Trask;
Washington and jefferson, McCreight for Hey
man. Heyman for Young: Young for Heyman,
Heyman for McCreight. Referee-Mr. Gilander.
Pennsylvania. umpre-Mr. Mccarthy. German
town Academy. Field judge--Mr. Crolius Dart
mouth Head lnesman-Mr. Moffat. Princeton.
Time of periods-Two l. and two 15 minute.
Evening star., 1914-10-25

Harvard scoring: Touchdowns c. Coolidge,
uicoy Goal from totlchdown-Wit Withington. Penn
state scoring: rSuehdown-clar1 ,la S;n Coal from from
Smhst stitntions-Harvard C. Coolidge for I. ].
Cooiidse T. J. Coolidge for C. Coolidge Parsons
for r. G. Curtis. K. c. Curtis for Parsons, With
Westherhead W. for soucy. Watson for Swigert,
Swicert for Watson, Whitney for Mchinloek,
for Francke, Francke for King. McKinlock
for Bradlee; Penn State. Barron for Thomas.
T.r 11ark Referee-W. NJ. Morice. University of
Pennsy yania. umpire-Fred Murphy; ,3hPst9. b59Mn.
assoc,ation. Time of periods-12 minutes each.
Evening star., 1914-10-25
ROMP FOR VIRGINIA
In Big Home Game Old Domin-
ion Boys Beat Georgia.
PLAY IN A DRILLING RAIN
Visitors Fail to Get Within Vir-
ginia's 35-Yard Line at ANY
Stage-Score, % to o.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA, October
24.-In the big home game of the sea-
son Virginia defeated the University
of Georgia, 2S to 0. In spite of the fact
that the game was played in a drizzling
rain and on a very slippery field. there
were few fumbles and the speed Of the
Virginia backs played a most impor-
tant part in the scoring. Georgia never
once came within Virginia's 35-
yard line, and during the entire game
made only six first downs, while Vir-
ginia made first down twenty times
and gained 35S yards as against 11s
gained by Georgia.
Virginia started the game with q
rush. Barker receiving the kickoff and
returning it ten yards. On the next
Is yards. from which point Capt.
Mayer, by series of plunges. took the
ball over for the first score. Barker
missed the goal Virginia kicked to
n Which and Tas capt Mayer ade
the second touchdown. following sew
.ral end runs by himself and Gooch.
Georgia received again and made hrst
caught a forward pass and the quarter
ended.
Virginia scored the third and fourth
touchdowns in the second quarter, the
first one resulting from double pass
that netted 25 yards. two line plunges
by Anderson and. Sparr for IA yards
and three end runs by Mayer for 20
yards. The fourth and last touchdown
also was made by Mayer. After he
received the ball on Georgia's 35-yard
line he took it around right end 13
yards. Spar then gained Z through
the line. and on the next play Mayer
went around end for the remaining
distance.
Better in Second Half.
great deal in the second half and there
was no further scoring until Broyles
was tackled behind his line in attempt
ing to kick out fotS a safety. In the
third quarter Gooch made a beautiful
3O-yard run. Burnett, who had replaced
Spar. interfering for him. During this
quarter Georgia made three first downs,
most OF the gains resulting from end
runs by Capt. Paddock and a double
pass from Paddock to Hitchcock. The
fourth quarter was hard fought and
Virginia failed to carry the ball over
after getting it within ten yards of the
goal three different times. On two oc-
casions penalties probably prevented
them from scoring. During this quar-
ter Georgia never got the ball to mid
field.
For Georgia Capt. Paddock. Thrash
and Hitchcock were the most promi-
nent. The short double pass was their
most effective play. They did not sue
ceed in completingea a single forward
pass.
For Virginia Gooch, Capt. Mayer and
Evans played the most spectacular
game. Virginia's line showed up to
be very strong. The score does not in
dicate how the visitors were outplayed
and it is thought that Virginia is
equally as strong as North Carolina on
a comparative basis.
Evening star., 1914-10-25
FEDS" STAND PAT
Have No Idea of Making Peace
With Organized Base Ball.
WILL DROP KANSAS CITY
Figure on Shifting Franchise to An
other Town, Probably Cleveland,
Is Rumor.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK, October 24-From a prac-
tical standpoint little developed at the
second days session of the Federal
League today at the Hotel Biltmore. Ac-
cording to President Treasurer James A.
Gilmore, the entire day was devoted to
burgh clubs and the transfer Of the Kan
sas City franchise to another city. Ru-
mors few fast and thick, but the only
announcement of desertion from organ
lied base ball was the signing of William
Fisher of the Brooklyn National team.
who is said to have jumped to Chicago
although President Gilmore announced
that two star players had been obtained
from major league clubs.
In connection with the latter statement
a report was circulated that Harry Davis.
formerly captain of the Philadelphia Ath-
letics, and Eddie Plank, Connie Mack s
star pitcher, were seen in the corridor
early this morning, but no one could be
found who had actually seen the pair.
That the Kansas City franchise will be
transferred Is an assured fact. Much Of
the discussion OF President Gilmore and
his followers was devoted to the selection
of a substitute city. Philadelphia was
favored for the franchise, although Cleye-
land and Toronto were prominently men,
toned. 1t was stated that grounds could
be obtained in West Philadelphia. where
a population of a quarter million people
could be drawn from, and in addition, the
proposed location Is far removed from
the grounds occupied by the Athletics
and Phtllies. In addition it was felt
that by the inclusion of Philadelphia
in the circuit the league would be more
compact, as Pittsburgh would then be
placed in the western territory.
Evening star., 1914-10-25
Two Failures Admitted.


The failure of the ST. Louis and Pitts
burgh clubs to finish near the top of
the championship table was a big sur
prise to the hackers of these clubs.
and several trades were suggested with
view to bringing these clubs up to
the standard of the others. Nothing
definite was done, however.
All talk of peace overtures was ridi-
culed by the Federal League club own
ers. 1t was reported that President
Gilmore had plans looking to this end,
but the league president denied that
any plan was in contemplation, assert
ing the league was satisfied with the
present condition and any suggestion
for a peace. plan would have to come
from the other side.
The general impression is that the
Federal League realizes that organized
base ball is as firmly opposed as ever to
recognizing the outlaw organization
and any proposition advanced by the
Federal League would promptly be
turned down.
Before adjourning to meet at the call
of President Gilmore a committee. com
Ward, Brooklyn, and w. E. Robertson.
Buffalo, was appointed to take up all
matters that may arise before the next
meeting. This committee will meet
WiInln lQO next Icu udy6e WuCu Tic
change of circuit probably will be
decided.
The pennant was formally awarded
to Indianapolis and a sum of money
Tor the purchase Of the flag approp,riz pas!,nz
President Gilmore said:
'.The future of the Federal League
was the principal subject discussed at
our meeting. We realize that several
of the clubs need strengthening. and
y hor nf Trades were suggested. al
though nothing definite was done. The
financial situation was cleared up and
evidence produced at the meeting to
show that each club was in good hnan-
cial shape.
1--WE have a list of twenty-five good
players now in the two major league
organizations. all Of whom we can
sign. 1t is all rot to talk about al
the best players In the National ana
American leagues having signed con-
tracts for next season. We can get
ALI the players we want. and num-
her of we'll known faces will be seen
in our league next year VINO nave
played a prominent part In organized
ball this year.
"It Is War to the Knife"
at is war to the knife with organ
ized base ball. We will stand pat. 1t
is no secret that we have been ap-
proached by the other side. but not at
rb;s meeting. We have discussed the
matter informally. but in no way Of
f,cially. and 1 do not see any prospect
Of reaching any agreement with the
two big leagues. We did not expect
.our enemies to come to US. and they
did not come. ~
can be made to tansfer the Kansas
civ franchise we will not make any
change in the circuit for 1915.
Evening star., 1914-10-25

Touchdowns-He1l. Hastings. Miller Goals
from Observation-Disclosures ~, Fry CO.. Sub
situations ns-Pittsburgh-Healey for Carlson. Jones
Dehart. Dehart for He'll Dillon for Hastings
Miller for Dillon. C.. Morrow for Miller, Ward
for c. Morrow. HASTINGS for Ward: ]. Morrow
Georgetown-Crowe for Petritz, Petritz for
Grove. Campbell for Pauxtis. Foley for Wieser
Golden for Kelly. Murray for Golden, Landrau
for Murray, Kelly for Landrau, Noark for Nc
Kenna. Referee-Mr. F. s. Bergfn. Princeton.
Umpire-Mr. r. ". Maxwell. Swarthmore. Head
lnesman-Mr. Smith. Pennsylvania.
Evening star., 1914-10-25
C. j. U.|SDEFEATED
BY PITTS ELEVEN
Blue and Gray Aggregation
Has Three TouchdoWns
Scored Against It.
PENNSYLV LVANIANS OBTAIN
SOME VERY LUCKY POINTS
Cross Goal Line After Recovering
tumble and Intercepting For
ward Pass-Score, 21-O.
snec,a1 pispa tch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The star
PITTSBURGH, Pa, October
24.-Georgetown University was
defeated by the heavy Pittsburgh
University eleven here today by
a score of FL to o, but the visitors
were by no means disgraced IN
the defeat, as they gave Pitts
burgh the best battle of the sea-
son so far, and it is safe to say
that had they gotten the breaks
of the game as luckily as their op-
ponents the score would have
been closer. Capt. Murray, Vie
ser, Kelly and McKenna put up
a game that was a credit to the
Blue and Gray, and they got the
deserved. applause of the Pitts
burgh rooters for their plucky
work.
:. G. q. Gets Good Start.
Georgetown got good start. and.
when Wieser kicked to. Pitts. 32-yard
line, Miller did not make any gain.
De Hart gained yards around the
right end, and Collins made first down
through center. The visitors then held
we'll, and Hastings was forced to kick,
but Kelly tumbled the ball and Hast
1ngs made a wonderful scoop and ran
As yards for a touchdown. He also
no
not dishearten the visitors. and during
the.rest of the quarter they had the ball
most of the time in their opponents
danger zone. The punting of Wieser was
better than anything seen here this sea-
son. and the end running of Murray was
admired by the crowd. After they had
been scored on. the visitors made first
blew they had the ball on Pitts 14-yard
line, and stoQchdown seemed. sure.
However. on ifnins-ur for the second
busy and held the visitors for downs
and got out of danger. Kelly was sent
up against the center time after time.
but only for slight gains. while Muir
and, yard gains. but generally fell
short on the fourth down. Then they
tried the forward pass. and on the first
attesnpt they surprised Pitt by getting
Wieser to Cusacl3 About this time
Coach nuff rushed Steve Dillon. the
champion rescuer. into the fray. and he
tore great holes in the Georgetown de-
fense, and had 1t not been for Wieser
and Murray they would have been scored
against in the second period
Up to this time the Georgetown team
had remained intact. but first one, then
another. was laid out, and much time
waa lost fixing up Wieser, Murray,
Kelly and McKenna, all of whom were
playing a. great game" Toward the
end of the period Wieser attempted to
kick out of danger at the 40-yard line
and Carlson blocked the kick. He'll
pounced on the ball and went around
the left end with the assistance of
some fine interference and scored the
second touchdown. Fry booted the ball
over the posts, making the score IA to 0.
Evening star., 1914-10-25

Princeton scoring: Touchdowns.Ames. Gennert.
Goal from tOuchdOwn-Tiblott. Goal from Held
Tibbott Dartmouth scoring: Touchdowns-Ghee.
Curtis. Substitutions : Princeton. Highley for
Lamberton. Shea for Brown. Tibbott for Moore.
I.amberton for Highley. Brown for Sbea Love
for Bigler, Hogg for Z. Trenkmanu, Shea for
Brown Rasill for Shea, Eberstadt for Ames. 4.
Trenkmann for TibbOtt. Ttbbott for Click. Law
for briggs Ames for Eberstadt. Click for lib
bott: Dartmouth. Colby for Merrill. Ellins for
T,lfer MuriOck for Thielscher. smith for spears,
Child for Cotton, CARTS for Gerrisi. Baxter fo-
Mlmore, Teller for Ellins. Merrill for Colby.
W,nship for Pudrith, Cumskey Tor Ghee. Glsee
for Cuiniskey Cannon for wbitmer. 1hielscher
for Muriock Reieree-Mr. Tufts. Brown I'm
Mr. Hurieigh Exeter. Time perods-11 min
utes each.
Evening star., 1914-10-25

Score by periods: Princeton. o 16 o.
Dartmouth... D q o 6-l
Evening star., 1914-10-25

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