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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Legal Suits Amounting to Thou
sands Will Be Instituted
Against FederaIs..

The war between organized ball and
the Federal League promises to wax
warm within the next week, when a
special meeting of the national commits
sion will be held to consider the present
legal complications which have already
arisen between the two factions. 1t Is
understood organized ball is SO encour-
aged over the decision in the Killifer
case that no hesitation will be made in
fighting the new league to the limit on
legal grounds.
With two $4,000 damage suits now
pending against the F'ederals, one by
the Philadelphia Club and the other by
Boston, and several about to be brought
by the International League, baseball
is going to be in a constant turmoil for
some time. II is also expected that,
following the example of the other
leagues, the American Association and
some of the minor leagues will also
claim damages from the Federals.
It has not been decided where the
national commission will meet. as it will
depend on the convenience of President
Tener. of the National League, who is
very pussy with Harrisburg affairs ct
this tin e. Ban johnson and August
Hermann are ready to attend the meet
ing Just as soon as Governor lener Is
ready. Just what course they propose
to follow in the coming legal battle =
not known, but baseball men realize
that the best time to act IN the base
ball war is the present, and no delay
is likely.
At this meeting it is probable that the
commission will decide on some action
against the Chicago Feds in the Tinker
case. This matter has been taken out
of the hands Of the Brooklyn club.
There is also the question of the famous
Tinker deal with Brooklyn to come 10
final settlement.
BROOKLYN feels that inasmuch as Tink-
er did not report to the BROOKLYN club
that it is not responsible 10 Cincinnati
for the amount IT promised to pay tor
him. According to the terms of ths
deal between Ebbets and Hermann the
written agreement was wOrded as fol-
lows:
1T is agreed and understood that the
Brooklyn baseball cub purchases the
services and release of Joseph Tinker
for $500 from the Cincinnati basebaU
club. This contract to hold on the con-
dition that said Tinker accept terms
with said Brooklyn baseball club and
report for service"
Tinker did not accept terms or did
not report for service. So Brooklyn con-
siders that part of the deal VOID. 1t is
expected that Brooklyn will be paid
back any money by Cincinnati which is
still due in the deal. The other features
of the deal We're satisfactorily settled
as Yinglng and Moran went to Gin
cinnati and Dick Egan came to Brook
Ign.
Chairman Hermann. of the National
Commission. has announced that organ
lied ball is perfectly willing now 10
have the courts test the new 1914 con-
tract, which is much different from the
1913 contract that was severely criti-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
POSTPONE STARTING
OF TENNIS TOURNEY
Rain of Today Leaves Courts
Too Wet-PIay Begins To-
morrow.

Wet courts prevailing at the Chevy
Chase. Club has caused the postpone
ment of today's card In the closed ten
mis- tournament, until tomorrow. The
following card. which was scheduled for
today will be followed tomorrow, play
beginning at o'clock:
MEMS SINGLES (SCRATCH.
Preliminary round-J. Karrick VS..
Simmons. Babbitt vs.. Howard, Wilcox
VS.. Moorhead.
First round-Moore VS.. Taylor. Dom
VS.. Hills, Carlisle VS.. e. Brown. c. Har-
din vs. winner karrick- Simmons match.
Land VS.. Hackett. ID. Morgan VS..
Graves. Colonel Harding VS. Hopkins.
LADIES' SINGLES (SCRATCD.
Preliminary round-Nrs. knauss VS..
Miss Leutze. Mrs. Carlisle vs.. Mrs.
Laughlin. Miss c. Britton VS.. Miss Rug
giles, Mrs. Hinckley VS.. Miss Lippitt
First round-Miss Du Bose VIZ. Miss
Wood. Miss Allen VS.. Mrs. Brooke.
MEMS SINGLES QANDICAP).
First rounds. Baker is vs.. Nor
gan 80. Hackett 10 VS. Simmons j.
20. Babbitt 80 VS.. c. Brown 80. Hop
kins is VS.. Colonel Harding u Is.
Howard -l5 VS.. Taylo + Y Ia. Low
(scratch) VS.. Carlisle is, J. Karrick
-15 VS.. Cushman is. Dom so drew
bye,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
COMEBACKS COMPEL
ATTENTION OF FANS
DonIin Most Prominent Among
Those Athletes to Show
They Have the Right "Pep."

Have you noticed the comeback boys
ng the stunt. and getting away with
- too
Most prominent among these deiers
81 precedent is Sir Michael DonIin. for
werly star outfielder and captain Of the
';isnts, more recently exponent of the
Ghespian art. and still more recently
uinch-hitter extraordinary to the clan
81 McGraw. The Old-time star has
ONE back with a vengeance, and is
ToIding and running bases like a streak
j Is at the bat. however. that Mike has
the call. and Mac is saving him to jam
INTO the breach at a moments notice.
Big Ed Walsh. past master in the art
Of hurting the spheroid. was dead and
buried in tine White Sox outfield last
ear with sore arm. He would never
pitch again
Today the same gentleman is tying
knots in the atmosphere with his splitter
and looks like a world heater every time
ne starts
Md Elberfeld after travelling a
stormy path and facing the waiver
quite 20 the minors. has pulled himself
70 y IihNo n h4dJDi tFi III anu &C
now dispensing pepper by the yard for
Brooklyn.
While il is doubtful whether the kid
viii break into the regular lineup. he
VIII be general utility man and head
zach under WiIbert Robinson.
Dode Criss and King Cole with the
Yankees. Russell Black burne with the
White SoX. and COvaleskie with Detroit
IRE others who are making good IN the
majors after short lapses from the COM
gany Of elect.
Wsddyeamean they can't come back
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Introducing the Hlsville Hurler, DR.. Yancey Wyatt
Ayers, Who Looks to Be Just About the Right
Kind of Pippin for the Griffmen to
Have Around
BY THOMAS KIRBY.

From Hnsvie Va halls Yancy Wyatt the sconstrncted
in
In
lawn High School that he take national
in
auowed to
Richmond
o. he
in and should be good for campaigns
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20

name the pennant winners. has added
greatly TO the players pleasure. In
each Of the three cities the team has
appeared since leaving Washington.
the Griffmen have been welcome guests
at some of the best theaters in the
towns.
1T is funny to hear people talk OF
how long drives stay in the air.
unused Nick Altrock at the Ansonia
this morning. but were the truth
know a whole lot of folks would be
fooled.
When l was with the White Sox
an argument started and finally money
was bet that no one on the club could
drive a ball into the air that would
remain 10 seconds before il returned
to the ground
AT that time Ed Walsh was our
greatest fungo hitter. He took the
other side of the wager and out of a
number of trials, using the lightest
sort Of bat by which he could get
mighty smash, he could only keep
that old leather up for seven and one
fifth seconds
Amy time you hear anybody talk
about this all-day stuff in fungo hit
ting just pull a roll and a watch and
satisfy yourself that eight seconds
is about the limit.
That's all, gentlemen: that's allr'
dug into his hay" and resumed chew
ing.
Wally Smith spent yesterday in
Philadelphia visiting his family, but
was on deck early this morning
Joe Boehlirg has developed into an art
lover. He spent several hours yesterday
visiting museums with some friends
from Richmond.
Joe Engel arises to state that during
the pursuit by the Federals Of major
league players, he himself was not for
gotten.
In some way the Baltimore Feds got
the idea that Engel would consider an
offer. Early in January. Engel re-
ceiyed letter asking him to come to
Baltimore at the expense of the Fed
club there to talk over a proposition.
Engef laughed the matter over. and
when IL came time to bind himself
to the Griffmen he did not hesitate.
Clyde Milan has word from his
brother, Horace, that the latter has
Joined the Texarkana club, in the
Texas League. Horace was tried out by
the Nationals and sent to the Virginia
League, finally ending the season in
Texas. Zeh has not yet lost confidence
in his brother to come back. although
the Washington team no longer holds a
string on the rising young member of
the famous family Of Linden. Tenn.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
TREASURY LEAGUE IS
DUE TO OPEN TODAY
Library and Navy Scheduled
in Opening Contest on the
EIIipse.

Weather permitting the first game of
the amateur baseball season will be
staged at $40 o'clock today on the
White Lot Ellipse when Library and
Navy. of the Treasury Leagnue, will
be the contenders. The only opening
ceremonies will be the throwing out of
the first ball by President Robert II.
Young. Harry V. Shurtleff will UNI
pire this game.
The season in the Potomac League
includes ninety games. and will be
brought 10 a close on August IL. Four
doub e-headers are to be staged, the
dates being May g. June ]. June Is,
and July s. Games are scheduled on
three different grounds. Monday and
Thursdays the contests are to be staged
at Congress Heights: Tuesdays and
Fridays at Government Hospital, and
Wednesdays and Saturday at Anacostia.
Twenty-one open dates exist on the
schedule of the Hyattsville team, which
is managed by Harvey 4. Smith
Games have been arranged with the
Agricultural Department. Cardinals,
Rex Athletic Club. BerWyn. I.angdon,
and several other clubs in Washington
and other Maryland and Virginia towns
Manager Smith is anxious to arrange
two games for July and two for Labor
Day, all these games to be played in
Hyattsville. open dates are May 2, 4, 6,
and g, June 3. 6. ID. l5 20, and q. July
1. Is, IS. %. August 10, II, IL. and 10. and
September Z
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
West Virginia Booked
To Meet Georgetown

Although lowering clouds threaten to-
days games at the Hilltop. which is
scheduled with West Virginia, the game
will be played If it is possible to play
on the diamond. West Virginia is
considered one of the most formida BILE
opponents on the card of Georgetown
University this season. Just Saturday
the West Virginians swamped the Navy
nine. and it is thought that the HILL
toppers will have their hands full to
hold down the visitors. The game is
scheduled for $50 o'clock. Chris Geinle
Is slated to start In the box for the
Blue and Gray.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
HOW TO BE A MANAGER

Have you faced Tony, the Louis
Vile pitcher?'
Yes. and he sure has a lot OF
stuff"
Did you hit hun?''
Hit MIN? No: l couldn't sec the
ball"
Never mind: keep plugging, you'll
find a way"
Hickey smiled and Miller left. This
Is one way the manager encourages
his men. He doesn't believe In harsh
words nor profane language. He is
sure he can express himself In good
English. and he never permits . ball
player to rurse q grudge.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20

Clark Griffith came out today as
violently opposed to a continuance OF
the annual habit of inaugurating the
baseball campaigns at a season of the
year when the schedule is likely to be
wrecked by anything from rain to a
full developed blizzard.
At Boston a strong sentiment exists
favoring a later opening, while in this
city the feeling runs even higher.
While IL has been possible TO crowd in
a contest rather than disappoint those
who have obtained reservations. never
iheless it is developing that the prac-
lice is calculated to permanently injure
players. while il would be rather diff
ficult to find a spectator who could
Iruthfully say he enjoyed a game I'M
der such conditions as obtained at Bos-
ton when the Nationals and Red Sox
shivered through nine innings, and. al
the finish, alibied it under the name OF
a ball game.
You can put it as strong as you
like-my opposition to the practice" in
sisted Griffith today. "Of course.
weather is always a gamble, as was
shown at Boston when We got grand
day for the starter only to strike polar
conditions a few hours later. But you
must remember that the further back
Nou shove the dates the better are your
chances of getting what you really
want in the matter of conditions.
cit is not alone the opening cham
pionship games, but the fact that the
Early start for the training camp may
drive YOU into the worst sort OF winds
and storms. Then come the exhibit
ton games that are supposed TO put
everybody on edge. but on some OF
the most important of your practice
dates your men have to wear so much
clothing to protect themselves and,
therefore gain practically nothing
The matter in all probability VIII
ne taken up before next winter and,
from what 1 have said, you Will un-
derstand where the Washington club
will stand at the vote.
Jim Shaw is still suering from the
effects of q cash in the end OF his
finger. At first IT was thought that
this would simply be a slit that would
quickly heel In practice every time
the pitcher attempted to curve a ball
ne reopened the wound until Dr.
Martin finally gave him orders not
10 do anything but toss the baii
EASILY to Timber up.
This treatment has had the desired
fleet and Shaw may be able TO Work
before the end Of the week.
The fact that the Nationals are now
commanoing the absolute respect OF
thousands who are attempting 10
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20

Branch Hickey, the Brownie boss.
has a ew method Of managing A big
league club. He carries the attitude
Of a college coach. Here is q Illus
tration:
Eddie Miller. a utility infielder,
approached Hickey.
Hello there, Miller" cried the
manager es he stretched out his
hand.
turned Miller.
How do you feel this morning."
Fire"
How are you hitting?"
well. busted a couple the other
cav"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20

Tommy Lowe Denies He
Has a Fractured Arm

SAVANNAH. Ga. April 2o.-Tommy
Lowe. the Washington boxer. who de-
feated Bobby Pittsly, Of Syracuse. y.
Y, here last week, though the referee
called II a draw. denies that he suf-
fered a broken arm during his bout. To
prove his contention he has signed to
meet Pittsly aga'n on April "A. this time
over the fifteen-round route. Lowe is
sure he can win and win decisively this
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Sixty in Practice.

NEW HAVEN Conn. April 90
That Yale is very much in earnest
about building UP its football eleven
vas shown when sixty candidates re-
ported TO Coach Frank Hinkey for
sFring practice.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Jack Johnson Plans
To Become Frenchman

PARIS. April N.-Jack johnson,
worlds heavyweight champion, has
formally applied for naturalization pa
pers. according to lie Journal today.
The commiss oner Of lie Quarter st.
George, where the boxer now has a
splendid residence. is making necessary
inquiries, before granting him the right
to vote in the approaching elections
Johnson says he will never return to
the United States, but will always make
his home in this country.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
PAUL MUSSER ORDERED
TO JOIN LOS ANGELES
CLUB BY GRIFF TODAY
Washington Club Will Make Fight for Later Opening of Season
Next Spring, According to Old Fox-Thinks 1t Will Be
Better for the Co ndtioning of Men.
By THOMAS KIRBY.

NEW YORK, April 20-Bieving that Paul Muser will not be
Grimen this Manager Griffith today wired him
Mu takes long time
condition, Old Fox Bentley, Harper Ayes and
this Musser might
had with the until he himself AS the
inks
is to Leave ash
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20

About a ton Of Washingtonians
think that Bard of Hope should be
changed to Barred of Hope. The
old rabbit had about as much
chance as one apple has in an
orphan asylum. 80
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Fifty Army Men Out.

WEST POINT. n. Y. April 20.-Fifty
candidates for the Army eleven re-
ported to Capt. Vernon l.. Pritchard
TO-DAY for spring work. This practice
will last four weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Pirates, 9 to 8.

CINCINNATI Ohio. April 2e.-Poor
pitching and poor fielding marked the
victory of the Pirates over the Reds
here yesterday by score Of 9 to 3.
The score: R II. z.
pirates ....... 100 $40 os1-s Is :
Reds ....... 900 III 000-3 3
Batteries-Pirates. Cooper. McQuil-
Ian and Gibson; Reds. Benton. Adams
and Clark. Gonzales.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
KenWorthy Does 1t.

KANSAS CITY. April 2o.-Bill Ken
Torthys drive over second, scoring
Chadbourne in the fifteenth. gave the
Packers victory over Thinkers Feds,
Z to 6.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
COMMISSION TOLEAD
IN BATTLE ON FEDS

cised In the Killifer finding. The new
contract has a different reserve clause,
and in many instances the ten-day
clause has been stricken out.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Youngsters Good Work Ruins Paul Mussers Opportunity
MINCE PIE
BY BUGS" BAER.
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING.
In few weeks we will know wheth,
er Ouimet is good roa dteam or not

Secretary Daniels follows the ex-
ample OF Branch Hickey and ampu-
tates the booze from the navy's
curriculum. but We hope the Amer
lean navy finishes higher in the
worlds championship than the st.
Looey Browns did.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Maps Set Record for
Losing by Lone Tally

DETROIT, April D.-An American
League record has been made by Joe
Birmingham's luckless Maps When
Bobby Veach's liner over second scored
Cavanaugh. in the ninth. after two were
gone and the bases were loaded by
Kahler. the Maps dropped their nth
straight game by one run. the score
being to s for the Tlgerss This record
has never been approached In this
league. Furthermore. the Maps have yet
to win their first game Of the 1914 sea-
SON Kahler was hammered hard In the
eighth, and his wildness In the ninth
blew his chances for victory. Tho score:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20

You have to able to hit backward IN
order to be a good polo player. Joe
Engel should make a peach. That's
the only way he can hit.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Texas League.

Beaumont, 4; Houston, 3.
Austin. s: Dallas. 5.
Galveston, Z: San Antonio, 9.
Waco, Il; Fort Worth, o.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Standing of Clubs.
Today's Games.

Today's Games.
Buffalo at Pittsburgh.
Brooklyn at Baltimore
Indianapolis at Kansas City.
Chicago at ST Louis.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20

Tomorow's Games.
Washington at New York
st. Louis at Chicago.
Cleveland at Detroit.
Philadelphia at Boston
Yesterdays Results.
Detroit, Z; Cleveland, 6.
St Louis, s; Chicago,l
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Baseball Standings
AMERICAN LEAGUE.

Today's Games.
Washington at New York.
st. Louis at Chicago.
Cleveland at Detroit.
Philadelphia at Boston.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
RAB1D RUDOLPH SAYS
1T win tax. !.
good team thi,
year to st. Looey
out for last PLACE


Canadian hockey players oct $4,000
for tsr-,oee season of ice hocey. Cues,
that summer 70 as popular sritb those
boys as Jack Johnson 70 IN Chicago.
The Army-Navy game win be play,
ed here this fall. That is, Army win
play and Navy viii be present
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Yesterdays Results

Kansas City. I; Chicago, g.
St Louis, 9: indianapolis, J.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Tomorrow's Games

1OmOIIO"S Gdmes.
Chicago at st. LOUIS.
Indianapolis at Kansas City.
Brooklyn at Baltimore.
Buffalo at Pittsburgh
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Results in Minors.
American Association

Columbus, {: Indianapolis, s.
Cleveland. 2; Louisville, l.
Minneap polls Mnwaukee-rain.
St. Paul. 5: Kansas City. ~ first
game); St. Paul, u; Kansas City, 2
(second game).
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Yesterdays Results.
FEDERAL LEAGUE.

Chicago, 8; St. Louis, I.
Pittsburgh. 9: Cincinnati, j
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
WHITE SOX'S STREAK
BROKEN BY BROWNS
Carl WeiIman, Lanky Southpaw,
Puts First Black Mark on
Jimmy CaIIahan's Slate.

CHICAGO, April 2o.-The Brownies
proved that their old habit of breaking
I'D other folks records Is still cling
ing to them by the way they leaped
upon Jimmy Callahan's White Hosed
brigade yesterday. administering the
first defeat of the season to the South
Siders Carl Weilman, the lanky
southpaw, was in marvellous form and
held the Sox to five hits. BUCK
Weaver had an off day in the field
coming through with three misplays
that helped to dig Cicotte's grave The
score:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Southern League.

Mobile. 2: MontGomery. 4.
Nashville. l3; Chattanooga. 3.
Memphis. /: Atlanta. s.
New Orleans, 3: Birmingham, ,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20

Tomorrow's Games.
New York at Brooklyn.
Boston at Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
Chicago at St Louis
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Yesterdays Result
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Standing of Clubs.

Today's Games.
Boston at Philadelphia
New York at Brooklyn.
Chicago at St Louis.
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
Western League.

Western League.
Lincoln. s: Denver. 3.
Wichita, 6: Topeka. ..
st. JoseDh. 4: Sioux City. 3.
Des Moines-Omaha game postponed
cold weather
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20
GRIFF is OPPOSED TO EARLY START.

ted to leave Washington at once.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1914-04-20

name the pennant winners. has added
greatly to the players pleasure. In
each Of the three cities the team has
appeared since leaving Washington,
the Griffmen have been welcome guests
at some of the best theaters in the
towns.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-06-14
Wear and Tear of Streets

From the San Francisco chronicle.
 We are increasing the weight of loads hauled over our stree.s and not core spondingly increasing the strength of the payements to carry them.
 The legal limit of load to be hauled over the streets of this city Is seven and q half tons. This weight Is being con stantly exceeded ana the streets are damaged accordingly.
 Occasionally we see these heavy loads drawn by long strings of horses, and when horse power is used the damage is greater by reason of the narrower tires usual on the vehicles and the shoes of the straining animals.
 But the greatest danger Is from the power driven trucks. In these the horse power can be increased at will and It Is less the load is increased to correspondl z The damage done by these heavy loadsl is different from that caused by the swift moving automobiles. It is not so readily noticed, but 1t is the more dangerous
 While the tires of power trucks are wid- CT than those of the horse-drawn wagon, there comes a time when the weight, even If distributed over very wide tries. has q crushing force which the ordinary pave- ment cannot withstand. If the pavement is concrete 1t Is broken, and if basalt blocks they are driven into the ground, in either case very soon resulting in a chuekhole.
 The limit of weight of loads which can be properly transported over any public street is the limit of the money which the public Is willing to spend on the foun- dations of its streets