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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
lit Will SEEM LIKE old, VERY old,
TIMES WHEN RVEY and JOHNSON MEET

baby member OF the four In size.
What he lacked in stature and weight
the Boston Tar Baby made UP In
punching ability. After one meeting
With the Little Fellow the other
members OF the quartet were willlag
TO meet anyone in preference TO him
again. He hit too hard
These four made meal tickets out
OF each other. There wasn't much TO
choose betW cen any OF them. They
fought draws, sometimes they gained
decisions over one another. and on
rare occasions knockout was regis
tered So II will be like old times
10 Johnson and McVey Chamber into
the ring in Cuba. The friendly feel.
Ing that used 20 be present In their
bouts In the old days, however will
be missing, For Johnson, by throw.
ing over his foe.friends OF other dlys
when he annexed a doubtful title 10.
CURED their everlasting enmity. Any,
one OF the trio--Jeanette. T.angford or
McVey- would give most anything
they possess 10 get crack al the
title holder Each are firmly OF The
opinion that they can beat him. II
McVey and Johnson hook up. Lang.
ford and jeanette will be pulling
strong for John Arthur TO get his.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
"Boner' Cost Mandot, Product
Of Romantic French Market, Championship
Idol of New Orleans Once Push.
ed Fathers Bakery Cart
For Living

fairly shook They actually love
him down there.
Skilful. shrewd managing has
landed more than one boxer a title.
Crude. careless managing cost Man
dot the lightweight crown. and threw
him into slump from which he had
much difficulty In emerging. On Sep
TENDER 2. 1912. Mandot trimmed Riv-
ers In 20 rounds. thus qualifying for
bout with Champion Nolgast. And
on November Ia. the same year he
met the champion in a lO-round no
decision bout in New Orleans. The
newspapers agreed Mandot won.
Certainly he was In line for 20
round championship match with the
Michigan wildcat. But instead his
manager. Harry Coleman, sent him
back at Rivers, figuring he could
pick up stray purse without any
undue risk or exertion. What was
the result? Mandot was thoroughly
beaten in 20 rounds. There was no
excuse for that bout. And on the
same day, November 2s, another In
teresting incident was recorded.
Wolgast lost his title 10 Willie Rit-
chic There are many who believe
Mandot would have whipped VOL
CAST had they been paired on in a
second bout.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
HIGGINS SIGNS TO
SCOUT FOR TIGERS
New York Semi-PrO Magnate to
Hunt Players For Navin in
GOthamtown

NEW YORK, Dec. 2.--Joe Higgins.
formerly manager OF the Bedford
Park club. and for many years one
OF the leading lights or local semi.
professional baseball. has signed a
two-year contract to act as scout for
the Detroit Tigers. For several years
Higgins has been acting as President
Navin's representative In New York.
His Bedford Park club has for years
been recruiting club for minor
leagues. and Higgins annually gradu.
ates from three to four players into
the professional ranks.
Among some OF Higgins latest grad
yates 70 the fast set are, Pitcher Al
Williams. who will get another trial
with the Giants next spring; First
Baseman Bob Kelly, who will try 20
make the Yanks, and Sam Trainor
a crack young catcher. who will try
to make good with Brooklyn. Jim
Leddy and Dick Brodback, at Hig.
gins recommendation. Will be- tried
out by the Tigers, while Billy Walsh
will try TO land job with Cincinnati
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
A. B. A. ENLISTS
FAVOR OF DUST,
PARK COMMISH
Amateur Ball Association Now
Expects Cooperation of City
Authorities
NEEDS MUNICIPAL AID
IN AWARDING GROUNDS
Interest in New Organization
Growing and Success Now
Seems Assured

IL the Detroit Amateur Baseball as
ISOLATION does not have the hearty
cooperation OF the new city recrea
ton commission, il will not be the
fault OF William T. Dust, Detroit park
commissioner.
The success OF the association ~
Cleveland, where amateur baseball
was made the most popular sport In
the city because OF the way In which
It was cleaned up by the organization
there, was largely the result OF the
aid extended by the city department
that had the granting or permits ior
the use OF the municipal diamonds
IL was recognized that such co-opera
ton was necessary In Detroit, for oy
having something to say In the grant
ing OF diamond permits. the author
ity OF the association would be great
ly increased.
MIR. Dust was approached by the
supporters OF the Detroit organi.a
ton. AS soon as he was convinced
that the plan here was based on the
Cleveland plan, and that the Ohio as
ISOLATION had worked wonders IN
chasing professionalism and wrang
ling out OF amateur circles, he was
enthusiastically for II.
However, under the new program, a
recreation commission OF 10 mem
bers. OF which Mr.. Dust will be one
will take charge OF municipal amuse
ment enterprises next year. and he
could NOT nIedge more than his Der
sonal support He was inclined &c
believe. nevertheless, that the De
troiters would be extended the same
assistance that the Forest city Off
Gals extended TO the amateurs there
The enrolment of amateur cluol
In the ID. A. B. A. has passed the hal
century mark. and the success OF tbs
organization seems TO be assured. The
regular meeting OF the directors will
be held tonight at the Spalding store
on Wood ward-aye., and several more
teams will then be added 70 ths
roster. There Is little reason to doubt
that the new organization will be the
dominant influence In Detroit anna
teur baseball this summer, and tha'
the influence will greatly enhance the
popularity OF the sand TOT sport
statistieian out I'm st. Louis ha:
figured out that II all OF Catcher
Wingo's throws TO second were
stretched into one heave the bal
would have gone from New York tC
Manila. But that's nothing. We saw
Del Baker throw one almost that fai
at Navin field last summer.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
BEST TEAM THIS
CITY EVER HAD
chief JONES
Hockey Coach Sees Splendid
Material in Squad Now Work
ing Out
KENNEDY CHOSEN
TO CAPTAIN SEPTET
Five Men From Last Years
Team After Positions Many
Likely Candidates

If the material We have working
out three nights week at the De
troit arena is as good as II looks now
Detroit Will have the best hockey
team this winter that mas ever repre-
sented this city" So predicts "Chief
Jones, coach OF the septet that Is or
ganizing In this city, and once the
choice OF Chaucer Elliot the Cana
dian referee, as the best all-aronno
hockey player In the world. THAI
was when Jones played with the Co
bait team, the conquerors or the "a
frews-the "fpillion dollar team the
wanderers, Of Montreal the American
500, and other aggregauons OF cham
pionship aspirations.
Jones has score of hockey Lay
ers trying for positions now, ana ..e
says that they form one OF the hKe'i
est squads he ever saw. So classy IS
the squad that he is having great dlf.
ficulty ia picking first team. and
the frst string lineup will probably
not be known until the eve or the
first game. which will be at Cleye-
land, Dec. IL. The second VIII be
played the next day at the Forest
city. and the Detroit season will prob
ably open Dec. 26 and 27. The oppo'
nents for the opener are not yet
scheduled.
There are Ave members OF last
years septet out for the team, and
II now looks as II they have the call
over most OF the newcomers. John
son. Black. Kennedy. Pelletier and
Hemmilett are the veterans now prac-
ticing. Kennedy has been chosen
captain for the year. Three we'll
known stars have just reached the
city and are expected to turn out this
week They are Peart, Merlotte ana
Jack Sutherland. The first pair won
their spurs on Canadian and north
Michigan teams. and Sutherland
played In Detroit two years ago. Me--
lotte is best known for his work at
Ont. Shall. of Alvinston.
Ont, and Slusser, OF Portage Lake,
are among the other likely candt-
dates.
New Jerseys with maroon bodies
and white trimmings have been or
dered for the team, and they will be
here in time for the opening games.
IL is planned TO enroll the entire
squad in the A. A. u. and make II
eligible for the international title
In which Coach Jones ex-
poets his proteges to be formidable
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
FEDS MAY YET TRY
TO FORM MINORS
Proposed Cut in Squads Will
Leave 100 Players to be
Cared For

CHICAGO. Dec. 2.-It is asserted
here, despite previous claims to the
contrary. that the Federal league IL
planning to organize minor organi
zation for next season. The outlaws
say that they are going to cut down
their squads to 20 men each, slash
that will leave something like lot
players out OF Jobs and nowhere to
60, for neither the majors nor minors
OF organized baseball will take In Fed
discards. The moguls OF the Gilmore
circuit Indignantly refute any charge
that the players are to be left to snifl
for themselves.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
Frenchman Sent Back at Rivers
on Day He Should Have
Met Wolgast

The essence OF romance fingers
around the name OF Josephus Mandot
in pugilistic annals Mandot is a
native of that quaint old southern
city, New Orleans. He was born on
August 3, 1891, in the history studded
district known as the French market
"a district OF French descendants
which fairly bristles with scenes anu
customs suggestive Of pre-American
days.
or course, al boxers must have a
humble beginning. and Mandot is no
exception. Six years ago he was
pushing bread cart through the old
cobblestoned streets in the quarters.
For Joe is the son OF baker.
Mandots first win OF note was over
Charlie White. Later he trimmed
Whites brother, Jack, and followed
with victories over Schwartz, Coster.
Temple and Driscoll. Then he re-
turned TO New Orleans for his first
long-distance fight. II was with
Young Saylor. In the fifteenth round
Asandot scored Knockout. From
that day 10 this he has been the very
idol OF the Crescent City sport low
ers.
One of the most remarkable dem
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
GREAT YEAR Is AHEAD FOR
"COMEBACKS" IN BASEBALL
Majority of Clubs to Give Trial
To Players Who Once
Failed ~.
DETROIT TO CALL IN
HALF DOZEN OR SO
Stroud. Once Tiger, viii Go To
McGraw-ROndeau Purchased
BY Washington

In spite OF the unsettled condition
of baeeball "comebacks. seem as
popu ar as ever with major league
club owners. A persual OF the rosters
OF the 16 National and American
league clubs discloses the name OF
many purchased and drafted player
among the 1915 recruits who had his
chance before In fast company.
Manager NcGraw OF the Giants has
extended hand OF welcome TO q
bunch OF former big leaguers Among
them are Catcher Jack Adams. or
New Orleans. formerly OF the Maps;
Pitcher Gipe, OF Seattle one time q
member OF the Ath etics; Stroud, a
pitcher from Sacramento who was
found wanting after service with the
Detroit Tigers, and Cook, twirler
from Columbus who had his show In
Cleveland. This fellow answered 10
the name OF Winchell while In the
Forest City.
Charles II. Ebbsts, of Brooklyn.
has rescued Pitcher Toney from
Louisville. Tony was with the Cubs
for parts OF three seasons. The
Bunny Brief another trial. He was
sent TO Kansas City from the Browns
in exchange for Outhelder Clarence
Walker. The Redsox have recalled
Pitcher Babe Ruth from Providence.
| In desperation TO crawl out Of the
cellar, Cleveland will take a chance
with George Kahler. Lefty James.
| Josh Billings and Jack knight. The
a1o erar Cd a
vogt. who failed to make good with
the Braves. Hugh Jennings. pleased
with the success OF Coveleskie as
comeback, will recall Pipp. Williams,
Gibson and half dozen ex.Tigers
who have been farmed out. Rondeau,
who once served as catcher for
Hugh, comes back to Washington as
an outfield candidate.
Cubs Rescue Two.
| The Cubs have rescued two former
big leaguers from the sticks-Adams
OF indianapolis and Mcconnell OF Buff
falo Mcconnell had two trials with
the New York Americans, first with
! George Stallings back In 1909 and
again under Frank Chance In 1918
| Adams Is a CASTOR OF the Browns.
One OF the players netted by draft
lis Outhelder Lee, who fell into tire
NAV OF Connie Mack He was with
Trenton OF the Tri-State League In
1914. In 92 games he batted 1920 and
stole 81 bases Clark Griffith lad
this player in Washington last spring.
| but gave him his unconditional re-
! lease.
The New York American League
teiHb is sboat the only one which tail
ed 10 share some sort OF comeback
| Pirates Have Bunch.
| The Pirates will try Jack Coffey
Stanley Lejeune. Bill Hinchman. sgd
Smith Douglass Baird. Jimmy KELLEY
and Dave Henry. some OF them tested
| by the Buccaneers before, and Others
| triei out elsewhere in the major cir
cults in earlier years.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
Home Run" Baker Was Once Fired
Because He Couldn't Hit Ball

a punk fielder and he can't hit"
Baker began his career as an out
fielder. but played third base IN 1907
with the Cambridge Md team. The
man who discovered him was Charles
Heroes, now manager of the Cincin.
natl Reds. Herzog signed Baker at a
salary OF s. a week and board TO play
with the Ridgley. Md. team. He play
ed with that club in 1905, went TO
Cambridge in 1907. to Reading Tin the
Tri.statc leaeue) in 1908 and wa/ Sc
cured by Connie Mack for the 1908
season
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
If Uncle Sam Ever Goes to War,
He Had Better Call In Pritchard

land forces of the U. s. A. under the
command OF one Capt Pritchard, II
West Point. There have been few
exhibitions OF generalship in any sort
Of crisis that could compare favor
ably with that displayed by the Army
chieftain against the midshipmen,
Saturday.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
WELSH MAY MEET
SETBACK TONIGHT
Shugrue Expected To Give the
Champ Sitter Evening Than
G. White Did

NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-Lightweight
Champion Freddie Welsh is expected
TO have his troubles tonight when he
meets young Shugrue in 10-round
bout at Madison-sq garden. II VIII
be the seventh battle the Englishman
has fought since he won the crown
from Willie Richie In London. last
August
All have taken place In q period OF
Ave weeks, during which time he met
Baldwin. Wolgast, White, Dufry. Yelle
and Brown.
Both lighters claimed TO be in great
shape today. Both will make the re-
CURED weight-136 pounds-at
o'clock this afternoon.
Shugrue was picked TO give Welsh
q harder battle than even White gave
the titleholder.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02

One Frank Baker. who has been
somewhat in the public eye because
OF ability 20 clout baseballs over dis
tant fences, was once fired bodily
from Baltimore because he could not
hit.
II happened back in 1905 or 1906,
Bakers work with an independent
team attracted the attention OF one
OF McGraws scouts Baker was
signed and turned over 20 the Bal
timore club OF the Eastern league
for seasoning. lie lasted just short
while, and was let ont because he's
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
Mr.. Harris, of Bay
City, Sounds Well

On the face OF the returns. II looks
as II Harris, the FIRST baseman OF the
Bay City club, South Michigan league.
ought to be given quick tryout by
some major league team. In 13s
games, this Harris person made 1877
hits. stole AZ bases, scored 1875 runs
and ran up an average OF .3s6. The
run-getting record looks even more
attractive than the .3S6 average, for
the man who can score 1875 runs. even
In tiny league. must be some fash
In getting round the hassocks.
London papers have barred football
news. Yale, Harvard and Michigan
warned American papers may do the
same II they still refuse TO number
their football players.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
Looks AS If We'd Have to FOregO
Expert Yarns by Amateur Golfers


in
Jan.S will be he A. A u
anything Tor
class but this has not been finally DECIDED
be officials 10
the devotees
considerable
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
CANADIAN RUNNER
ON SECORD'S TRAIT

HAMILTON, Ont, Dec. 2.-Arthur
Jameson. the local long distance run
ner, Is anxious to meet Secord, the
crack Detroit runner, In ten-mile
race 70 be staged at the armories
here Christmas day, and IL he cannot
secure the armories he Is willing TO
go TO Detroit. Secord won the
ThankSgtv day race at Detroit on
Thursday and set a record for the
three and half miles.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
INFRINGEMENT Is CRY EVERYWHERE,
EXCEPT AT BOSTON-SEE TWO FLAGS THERE

Retrenchment is the all
IN at Boston where both clubs will be much expensive
summer than
vast increases In salaries and worlds championship always
OF costly rlsthe
enough added strength 10 +,
Elsewhere
IN 1915
doing
me release OF old
1914 figures - s " ~ f'VVVV On 'he"
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
Yankees To Have New
Bowl, Is Gotham Report

NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-Frank
Farrell. OF the New York Ameri-
cans, IL was reported today, will
build huge bowl as the Highland
ers' new home. The proposed plan
calls for q structure that viii make
the Yale bowl look like a foot tub,
with 10000 more seats than are
ranged about the Yale field. With
standing room, 1t is expected be-
tween $1,000 and $4,000 Will be
able TO watch the Yanks cavort.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02

Persons who witnessed The Army
Navy game at Philadelphia, saturday,
are suggesting TO Secretary OF War
Garrison that II this country ever
finds It necessary to become repre-
sented on battleflelds. IL would be a
splendid strategic move to place the
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
FAMOUS HOCKEY STAR
EXPELLED FROM N. H. A

Art Ross, a star on the noted
Cobalt team when "Chief" Jones.
present Detroit coach. played on that
septet. has been expelled from the
National Hockey association. accord
ing TO Montreal reports. Ross, 1t Is
said. violated the rules OF organized
hockey in Canada by inducing reserve
players to sign options 10 clubs out
side the fold
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
U. S. TO CHALLENGE
FOR DAVIS TROPHY

NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-The United
States viii challenge Australia for
the Davis tennis cup IN 1915. This
does not mean that the cup will be
played for next year. for there VIII
probably be no international tennis
match until the war ends. But II
Is considered quite possible that the
European conflict will be over by the
fall OF next year. the time for title
Tits, and as the time limit for chal-
longing is March /, the American as
ISOLATION will go through the formal
ity OF defiance in order TO be assured
chance 10 play II opportunity al.
fords. II Is expected that the
European countries will do the same
thing. IL the war is over, they will
all send teams TO Australia. IL II Is
not, the United States Will not send
a team until the beligerents are ready
10 do likewise.
Thus far. however, they have not
discovered that c. Webb Murphy owns
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
BOBBIE SCHANG, BETTER
THAN WALLY, IT'S SAID

The latest from Pittsburgh says
that Bobby Schang, brother OF Wally,
showed so we'll In the few games that
he played with the Pirates that he
will stick next season. In fact, the
Smoky City writer's are predicting
that Bobby will develop into great
er catcher than his brother.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
Misery Loves COMPANY.

Bill Brennan, who was an umpire
in the Federal league last season.
wants to form an umpires' fraternity.
No one objects, but Bill will have to
confne his membership to Federal
league arbitefs,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02
TERRY KELLAR EASY
FOR TOM MCCARTHY

NEW YORK, Dec. AT 1s1 pounds
Tom McCarty easily defeated Terry
kellar. the Californian, in 10 rounds
at Browns gymnasium, last night The
coast fighter tipped the beam at 175.
The win was McCarty's fifth since he
made his bow here few weeks ago.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02

Finding a berth for Charley Doom
ranks almost on par with selling the
Yanks, Dodgers, Braves and Cubs as
an off-season pastime. SO far he has
been traded or sold to New York. Gin
cinnati, Boston and Pittsburgh.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02

Thus far. however, they have not
discovered that c. Webb Murphy owns
% per cent OF the Yale bowl.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-02

The Pirates will try Jack Coffey.
Stanley Lejeune. Bill Hinchman, sgd
Smith Douglass Baird, Jimmy Kelley
and Dave Henry, some OF them tested
by the Buccaneers before, and otherS
triei out elsewhere in the major cir
cults In earlier years.
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-15
WEXLER PLAN TO GET
A N LAW CHANGES rs
APPROVED AT

Richmond va, ct. s. Election
of officers o disposition of ihs Week
ifr nlHu io nring about changes n
the federal reserve laW today oecu
piled the attention NJ delegate at the
fortieth convention OF The American
llnfrts a--sutatlon.
Convention leaders agreed that tho
WeNi,f pisl would be adopted. BE-
would authorize the appointment 81
I committee uy tao association to cone
Ter with ,hc reserve board over
changes thai would make membership
iu the neN nanelng s,stem more at
tractiye to state and saFiuss instittg
N0ns and trust companies
The recommendation of the nom
mating committee FOR now officers
we're President william A. Law.
Philadelphia Vice president. James
X. LSnch. san Francisco.
The convention Nul adjourn today.
Tho association adopted d rcsolu-
tion declaring a prompt an diberai
increase Ia railroad rates ~ihroushout
the United States Is essential in order
io enable the railroads no gnanee
their obligations
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-15
N ENE WITNESS REPORTS
NOTHING W All NEnBATIM

London. oct - @ 80 p. m)-Tho
official Information bureau ISSUES the
narrative az am eyewitness nom the
headquarters OF the British army II
France experimenting MS story OF
October N OF The movements ct the
British forces and the French army
in immediate touch with them. The
narrative is dated october - II fol-
lows in part;
From Friday the 9th of october
90 Monday tho 18Th go little occurred
tina "a narrative OF the events can
be given iu "a few words. There has
been the usual sporadic Smelling 81
ur trenches. which has resulted In
but little harm, $50 well dug in are oGr
men. and pa the night Of the 10th the
Germans made q fresh assault sup
ported by artillery fire. against the
point which has all atoms a%ttsaeted
most Of their attention
The attempt was again q costly
failure. towards which out SUM were
sole Go contribute with great effect
The evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1914-1922, 1914-10-15

effect that nearly every man in the
NcH Mexico town has Joined the
search. FIFTY automobiles were gath
AIRED around tho hsae Hf the organ
mountains laat night Hugh bouhrcs
were kept burning through the hours
of darkness go atd the lost b9y iu
case be S. searching for help.
Indians rich ~ Trail.
Autoists returning 20 IN Puso late
last night from la cruces brought
word that an Indian trailer, employ
ed boz the hunt. had picked up the
trail left by Horace when he started
up The mountain side The indian
with several other searchcrs, tool up
the ttail and followed IL through the
chns. This news euoouraged those
who were taking part iu the hunt
According 10 tho arrivals. AMONG
80 nom Was Charles u. stevens. uRcle
uf The missing youth. the trail was
found at 3 o'clock yesterday after
noon Telephone lines 20 organ a.
NJ are out 81 commission aud h is
just possible that stevens has been
found, ~ Is rcckuned that The point
whore he started from Is about as
far from las Cruces as from El
Paso.
ON account 81 the misfortune in
the stevens family. The Mems club
Of the Church of -. Clement wiil
postpone indefinitely the dinner
which WIS "a have been held tonight