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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
Baseball MOnOtOnOuS
is British Opinion

10 the bench the other side has taken
positions
~ baseball PLAYER takes less than nall
the time of "a cricketer. and. after all
when one comes to think Of IT, there is no
reason wha,eye. that these intervals and
DELAYS should oN.st i'm cricket. There are
no tea intervals ia the American game.
Various other views are expressed on
certain aspects OF the game. For in
stance. the roofing or "barracking,' as
IL f. called here. IS heartily disliked.
Bennison. in THE Sporting Life" says:
There was of course, no vice in II,
some Of the remarks We're really nothing
more than a part OF the game. but We
don't Ike the idea Of putting our oppo-
nents off their game We are taught not
to do So
This expresses the average opinion. de-
llvcrcd without feeling There was some
sarcastic comment. TO be sure, but no;
much OF IT, Onc man wrote In a letter .
speaking AZ Britisher. never wit
messed more rotten game. After all is
said and done. baseball. at best. is onlS
childish game"
This amusing communication was one
ri q very few. The ideas generally pre-
yail!ng are quite well summarized 10y the
expert Of Tire Daily Express" who
wrote. we may stick Ia our cricket Hut
we ahal not make the mistake of dcspis-
Ing baseball"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
YACHTSMEN SHOW
INTEREST IN SWIM
Frank Currier Offers TO Help in
Any Way Possible to Make
Ii a Success.

Members Of the Atlantic Yacht Club, at
Sea Gate. have expressed much interest
in The Tribune Marathon swim. Their
handsome clubhouse stands stones
throw from Norton's Point. which the
swimmers will pass or the way to Sandy
Hook, and it will he possible for them
to watch the struggling men for several
miles. with the aid Of binoculars, without
leaving the grounds.
\ number. however. expect to follow
the contestants all the way. Frank cur
rier. of the regatta committee. himself an
enthusiastic swimmer and until recently
captain OF the city Athletic clubs strong
team. has offered to serve as an official
His familiarity with the Lower Bay and
his experience i'm handling swimming
races make him a valuable ally.
Il am delighted 10 hear that the long
wanted competitive test has at last been
arranged" he said "and I know that
many Of my fellow clubmen who are also
aquatic fans will he glad TO learn that
the question of who is entitled to the
championship in long distance swimming
will finally be settled
You may be sure 1 will personally do
ali i'm nv power TO render assistance to
The Tribune. and I think can promise
,on the support also Of many of my
Yachting friends. for several / have
spoken 20 are anxious 10 see the race
from start to finish and plan to follow
f. in power boats. II they are needed as
officials feel confident they will tender
their services
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
WARNER MAY PUT
HIS CASH in FEDS
Hatmaker Says File Will
Seek Other Opening if
He Loses Cubs.

Truly Warner is determined TO oreaf
into baseball, and he announced Neslef-
day that il his offer for the Cubs wa
not accepted he and his associates "ouh
seek a franchise elsewhere.
Mir. Warner said that II there were 10
openings i'm either Of the older orsanIa-
tons he might throw In his lot with the
Federals Although the deal is not closed
the maker of hats seems TO feel conhden'
Of getting the Cubs.
lie admitted. however. that he had
made no move yet To see Governor IeneT'
who has undertaken TO let no man 0"
elected to the presidency OF the Chicago
club unless he is satisfactory TO the other
owners.
The prospective purchaser OF the GUS
whose intention Of entering the baseoah
field was exclusively announced IN Ins
Tribune on Thursday. feels that ths
sport has not been properly developer
from business standpoint.
Tests Of efficiency which have oeeh
applied in every other business are IN
known in baseball" said Mr.. Warner
YESTERDAY II must admit that ] DO not
think baseball mas Oefh developer "
highest point az money making prov
ositlon. What would anyone say OF
man in any other business who used an
elaborate plant only three or four houIs
a day for six months IN the year ana h''
az all during the other six
That il exactly what Is done Wln
most of the baseball parks" he COZ
tinued. MY idea ia that the ne.G
should be flooded and utilized as skag
ms Kinks in winter and that US sh n,,s
also be found for them in the on hours
during the summer -. hass.
Then again | do not think that oase'
ball parks are made attractive enousn
They may be all right for the specla1o'
who is well acquainted with the sans
but there is little 10 attract new patronrn
III get the club In Chicago there WI"
be 4 band concert every afternoon petvsg,
the game, as well as other features WIN
should make IL possible TO draw at leass
twice az many persons as went 10 Wv
park last season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
Continued from first page.

liked waiting while the men went out N
one. two. three order The spectators
absolutely failed To realize the joy, the
nervous. expectant thrill that ripples ny
and down the spines Of Polo Ground fans
when 2 game PUSHES along 20 the ninth
inning without q single score.
The dignihed Morning Post" says I'm
a column editorial:
"'ro Engishmen the fascination Of a
ball game Is thc repetition Of clean, well
timed strokes" other comments II made
were 1T is possible that the margin must
be wide in "A British pastime.' THE
score rarely offers such fascinating I'M
cortaintlcs as do cricket and football
English writer's readily conccde that
cricket is never likely 20 he popular I'm
America. saying frankly that the temper
amont Of the race must be considered
wheu n comes to sport and pastmcs.
At the same time. they have not as
serted that England has nothing TO learn
from baseball. 10 quote one writer
THE players run on aud of the field.
and tho catcher puts on and takes Off his
mask with the quickness of conjuror
When tho side Is out the folders rush OF
~ top speed. throwing their catching
gloves to the e found. and before they get
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
RACQUET and Tennis Club
Swamped by Downpour
i'm Indoor Baseball.
CORRIGAN UNABLE TO
PRESERVE DECORUM
KnickerbOcker Nine Noses Ahead
of Calumet Team After
Bitter Struggle.
TEXAS

Runs battered upon the plate like rain
drops in a downpour at yesterday =
double header of the Winter Baseball
League in the 18th Regiment Armory.
The RACQUET and Tennis Club team made
IS runs in its game against the 12th
Regiment, but lost at that, for the SOL
diors scored e times. The Knickerbocker
club was less prodgal. needing only II
runs to top the 10 scored by the Calumet.
Magistrate COrrgan. who judged the
balls and strikes, was a storm centre
throughout the afternoon. but he tempered
his justice with mercy, and did not com
nit a single player for contempt
Or. Freeland. who is built somewhat
after the manner Of Wilbert Robinson.
manager Of the Superbas, made his debut
as catcher for the Racquet Club He bit
some prodgious drives. and was kept 50
constantly on the move that he seemed
at times in danger Of melting.
"Your first game?' he was asked as he
pounded his way across the plate for the
fifth or sixth time
Eyes, and last one. too" said the
doughty doctor.
George Nfeflli, VINO pllCDcu lpi Ah'
RACQUET Club. was up on his toes through
out the contest and McGraw never urged
a team on with more vigorous coaching.
The soldiers batted all the way around
and little more in the second inning.
and made runs, which left the score
at 10 TO ,. but the Racquet Club was not
to be discouraged, and came back into the
lead i'm the very next inning by making
II runs
On such an afternoon however, little
matter Of IL runs amounted to nothing,
and the regiment went ahead by scoring
times i'm the fourth and tho fifth.
Charles Brown, third baseman o. the
regiment furnished most OF the fielding
sensations OF the game. and James, at
first. backed him up well, by scooplnS
some low throws out OF the boards.
The Calumet CLUB, which has won only
once, showed fine hitting power in its bat
tie with the Knickerbocker Club. but ran
the bases badly and threw away many
chances for runs.
\ fine catch by Aten, which led TO
double play. and the unerring accuracy
Of Lydlg Hoyt i'm pegging the ball into
the backs OF baserunners, made the game
worth while.
The scores follow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
NOW COMES RAIN
TO BALK SUPERBAS
Robinson May Order Squad Out
for Sunday Practice if
Weather Is Fair.
by Telegraph to The Tribune.

Augusta. Ca. Feb. 2S-Just when VIII
bert Robinson thought that things were
shaping themselves for q good days work
to-day nice soft rain began TO fall. AZ
= result the Superbas were forced 10 spend
the entire day in and about their hotel
While the most cheerful of managers
the tie-up Of the last three days is getting
Robbie somewhat peeved, and it would
not surprise the players II they were
ordered 10 report at the ball park to-mor'
row and don their uniforms II for nothing
else than TO run around the field. notwith-
standing the Sabbath is strictly observed
here
The only real news IN the Superba
camr to-day was the arrival. late last
night. Of Hccknger, and Of Steneel this
morning Both Of these players received
nattoring offers from the Federals in
Chicago and Kansas City
Ruckcr. Eagon. Ruelbach, Allen. Erwin
and Miller left Hot Springs early this
morning for this city. Robinson had tcle-
eraphed them carly this morning TO re
main at the Arkansas resort until Wednes-
day. but his wire arrived too late 10 head
them Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
Plan Final Raid on Ranks
of Organized Baseball
This Week.
CHANGES OF FIGHT p
IN COURTS GROW DIN
Gilmore Sure killifer and Kahle,
Will Play with the Federal
League This Year.

! Chicago. Feb 2S.-The Federal Lea.r.
! divided It's 2l1 players here to-day. made
preliminary plans for its pcnnan, race
and organized a final raid on its rivals
The raid plans to land in its RANKS
seven of the players now finishing thor
TRIP around the world with the Giants
and White sox. This was announced 10.
night when the club owners Of the out.
: law league took a BRIEF recess after
meeting that lasted al day and threat.
enod TO Lost over Sunday.
The managers Of seven teams met nrs,
and showed their lists OF playors oro
Kndbo. manager OF the Baltimore clrh
was III and was forced To stay AZ home
Later the club owners met with the
managers and then went into secret ses.
sion
Al efforts to get the names OF the
players involved failed No list was given
out, but complete roster was promise,
next week. Twenty tive stars who ,,i
not been connected with any ciua. bv,
signed by President Gilmore FOR the
league. were awarded 10 teams i'm need
of them
The session of the managers uas
peaceful, according 10 their statement,
after"ard. and trades were made u.ifb,ut
trouble. Some Of tho leaders did NOT ...,
all they wanted and others wore dls,..
pointed at losing one or Two mon tbe-
thought they were sure Of Ioe TinLo,
SAID h" had lost three r.on. one Of ho,,,
he had especially hoped 20 keep. but s.t
he had retained zeider. who was wanted
by Brooklyn. Other managers made sl,i.
lar statements.
me club owners decided To open tho
season ON April l3 and each club viii
make extra efforts TO have its plant ready
by that time.
The schedule meeting will he held Ia
baltimore on March y, and the schedule
committee. as finally made up. is com
posed of President Gilmore Rickari. the
secretary, J. T. krause. Of Indianapoll-.
Harry Goldman, OF Baltimore, and Il q
Ward of Brooklyn.
The league decided also not 90 lot any
of the players reported 10 have jumped
back to organized bali get away from il
without a struggle. The magnatcs voted
10 bring suit against a player If he re-
fused 10 IOin the Federal League team
with which ne signed All the players
will be ordered 10 report between March
S and -
The meeting adjourned sine die to-nigh'
rather Unexpectedly. most Of the visitors
having come prepared TO stay over sun
day.
Every one of the Federal teams VIII
be in training quarters by March 10.-t
was announced tonight Tho practice
grounds are:
Kansas City. Wichita Falls. Tex. IN
dianapols Wichita Falls Tex: Pitts
burgh. Lynchburg. Va: ST. Louis. Mon
roe. La: Buffalo. Danvllle. Va; Brook-
Ign, Columbia S. C.: Baltimore Southern
Pines. " G.: Chicago. Shreveport La.
The meeting to-day and tonight had
tho largest attendance OF any OF the se,-
sions the league has held. In contrast
to the trouble which marked tho pre-
y ious meetings this winter. the session
was peaceful, and no prophecies Of the
leagues dissolution were made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
Tribune Marathon Swin
to Make Athletic History

seed is sown they soon overcome their
fear and progress rapidly
Advice for Contestants.
And while talking OF Marathon racing
want to offer little advice TO the pro-
spective starters i'm the Tribune Marathon
swim. have trained "A great many OF
the leading New York swimmers for their
big tests, and also accompanied them over
the courses. so ] have been able TO form
pretty accurate ideas on what initiates
toward success.
THE essential thing, / have found, is TO
begin to prepare for a furnishing swim
months in advance. II is absolutely nee
essary 10 be i'm almost perfect physical
condition. Exercising alone is not sufti-
cient Far more important. i'm my mind.
is TO regulate the functional organs lay
leading a healthy, normal life, that the
entire system may he in prime working
order.
Constant exercise will not overcome
the III effects Of excuses. never mimi
what their nature Anything likely to
affect the functions Of the body, such as
overeating Of indigestiblc foods. late
hours. smoking. indulgence in alcoholic
beverages. abuse Of stimulants or drugs
and so on, should be carefully avoided
Let il be remembered that no man ia
stronger than his stomach.
This does not mean. however. that
one should diet as rigidly as do most attn
lctcs in other branches OF sport. on the
contrary. surplus flesh, provided il is
sound, healthy flesh, IL TO be strongly
recommended. for it helps TO keep up the
temperature OF the body while in the VA
ter and makes one impervious To cold and
protracted dimensions.
AS TO the amount Of work to he done.
no set rules can be laid down. The in
dvidual himself is the best judge of how
much he can stand without detriment 10
his vitality. It has been my experience,
nevertheless, that covering distances
greater than FIVE miles is not conducive
to good results. OF course, II will not
harm TO go longer trips once or twice,
after getting into shape, but II IS too
much to do steadily.
"A question that swimmers often dis
cuss is that of greasing the body wheth-
or it is advisable or not. | have given
close study to the matter and am con-
WINGED that it Is best to grease only
those parts where chatting occurs. In
spreading thick. sticky substances all
over the body the pores become cogged
and no longer eliminate the poisons
which are constantly forming. AS natu-
raj consequence come cramps, exhaustion
and nausea.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
NAVY TEAMS SWEEP FIELD
Win at Fencing, Swimming and
Wrestling on Same Day.

Annapolis. FEB. 2S-The Navy teams
to-day defeated Cornell AT fencing, the
University Of Pittsburgh in swimming and
tho University of pennsylvania al wrest-
ling. The fencing resulted In a score Of
2 10 8 bouts In favor ~ the midshipmen
while the score for ne swimming match
WAS. Navy. -. Pittsburgh. 10.
The visitors captured Sonly one Of the
seven wrestling bouts, this being the
heavyweight event. the lightweight con
test between Mitchell, Of pennsylvania,
and Hoops. ~ the NaYy. resulting Ia a
ORA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
Jim Sullivan
Strong for Swinl

James T.. sullivan. secretary Of the
Amateur Athletic Union. il in hearty
sympathy with The Tribune Marathon
swim and has promised 10 lend his full
support. IN speaking of il yesterday he
said:
ANYTHING that can he done for anna
teur swimming il for the best Interests
Of the sport. and The Tribune j. 10 be
congratulated in opening the way for
competitive test 10 settle the conflicts
which have arisen over swimming in New
York waters.
THE race also will act a. "a stimulus.
and surely no sport j. ~ worthy of a
boost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
Plank Signs His Contract.

Jacksonville. Fla, Feb. 2s.-Eddie Plank,
after working out for two hours this
morning. signed his contract and turned
IL over TO Connie Mack
The ieft-hander came here with Mack
and on the way down declared that he
would not sign the contract IL he did not
think he could get into condition. Many
stories have been published that Plank
already had signed. hut he refused TO sign
until this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
Big Soccer Match Postponed.

g. j.. Creighton. the referee selected by
the National Football League 10 oriciate
in the big game between the Brooklyns
and West fludsons. leaders IN the cham
piouship contest. scheduled for to-day. in
spected Marquette oval. ~ Brooklyn. yes
t"rday afternoon and declared the ground
uuht fog play.
The snow had all been removed. but
sufficient ice remained 10 make playing
dangerous. The game therefore was
postponed The Two Amateur League
games ~ lNuOK oval. Sow York fcltics
W Ringers and Columbia oval w. Holly
wood Inn, viii how ever. be played.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01

Snowy" Baker. tho Australian hGht
promoter, says they conduct the boNih5
game like vaudeville in his country EVl-
IDENTIFY they have taken the tip from the
winter campaigns OF the National
League.
After talking 30 much about Iris speaker.
Jake StabI and Christy Matbewson, in con-
nection with the Brooklyn Feds, il is quite n
slump to have Bill Bradley spoken OF rs
manager. They'll have another second divt-
sion club there yet.
But this will be as nothing compared
to the plight which may befall ST. Louis
unless more players show disposition
to wear Missouri colors. Three teams in
the cellar or whereabouts is enough TO
swing the fans over to cricket
Mclaughlin SAYS Inc can't bother TO 70
after the English lawn tennis title again
this year. Evidently he is going to ceotre
all his attack on this boy Nilding in the
Davis Cup matches. leaving Ouimet 10 up
hold the Stars and Stripes abroad. We hope
Francis does a. well as Maurice did. At any
rate. they won't he able TO call footfault :
on him.
Kahler. the Cleveland pitcher. has
Joined the courageous band Of those who
have Topped the-loop between the Feds
and the organized boys this winter. The
club which has King Cole as char
ter member also includes killifer, Kirk
patrick and Banding
Home grown capital may lose out If Truly
Warner and New York syndicate snap up
the Chicago Cubs. They might still call "
the home team out there. hut with Heinie
Zim OF The Bronx. UNFOLDING one end and
Manhattan money supporting the other
Father Knickcrbockcr would have quite an
interest in it,
The Hockey Club moved into second
place in the Amateur League race with
out causing so much as a ripple OF eN-
element. This may be explained by the
fact that the continuation Of the inter
national wrestling carnival at Madison
Square Garden I'm the near future Is ao-
sorbing every ones attention.
In discussing the recent baseball game
in London, THE Baltimore American
speaks as follows: 1T was permitted TO
the King 10 meet McGraw and grasp the
horny hand that has so often Wig
wagged in spite Of the umpire. II the
memorable scene is not perpetuated on
canvas, then, indeed. is genius dead IN
Britain and her art sadly unresponsiVe
to rare inspiration" What is the ROYAL
Academy going 10 do about II? II such
a little thing as Nelson a Trafalgar fur-
nished a theme, this historic meeting
surely ought To bear fruit.
Truly Warner is going to get into baseoaiI
~ he has to start league OF his own. The
Feds might welcome him should he fail TO
capture the Cubs. II would seem that lou
of our pIutoerats are casting envious eyes on
the sport. II they keep up this promiscuous
advertising John ID. will buy up AL 'hree
leagues.
The apportionment of players among
the Federal League clubs is awaited
with interest IIow's the betting that
they have already awarded the pennant
To Chicago. with Baltimore running a
close second? It's simply case or
slipping the right men TO the right man
"e w. H. W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
Race for Dogs Postponed.

Somc. Alagba. Tcb u The annual
Solomon Derby fOr sledge dOgs wss pDni-
Dound fO.dav because Of y bizzaf1 The
hieb winds and NOV making the iran
lsnYssfaDle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
FIRST GAME,

Two-base hits-Hoyt ~ Livingston. stolen
bases-De Rhsm 90. Turnbull 90, kernochan'
Hovt a. Melck. Aten ~, Bsttershal t2l.
Left on bases-Calumet. .: Knickeroocker. ).
First base on OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, .; Calu-
net !. Double play-Aten to Bigelow. struck
out-By Hoyt. .; by DahlCren, !. Bases on
bas-Or Dahlgren. 3. Passed balls-rurnbull
~. Umpire. r.. Corrisan. Assistant umpire
&C. O. Wander Poei. Time-l:05.
SETnND CANE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
EASY FOR PRINCETON FIVE
0utplays Dartmouth Basketoau
Team Throughout.

IBy Ttlfgranh % Thn TrlNuH'II -
Hanover y. H.. Feb. %-peftn'ov'.
was beaten by Princeton here to-nign. y,
a score OF 90 to is Princeton star'eo
score as soon as the whistle was o''""
and was never headed.
The line. up follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01

Goals from hoor--Jackson ~ Nsl ur,un
Reed go, Winship go. Williams Y IN
Ell pclliter GOALS from fouls salmon ..,x
Williams tS>. Minship. Referee
Columbia rime-:o- minute haNos
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01

Thr ~oluase hit-McC%. stolen bases-Brovn
a. Hildreth, Ashmorc Prescott %, Holt ca.
lanes a. Stebbins 49, @. Wrenn. Left on
iases-Racauet and Tennis ?. 18th Regiment.
g. First base on errors-i2th Regiment. .;
Racquet and Tennis .. Double plays-Litch-
field to Hnsdale 10 Stebbins. Steobins un-
assisted struck out-By Wrenn, |. Bases on
balls--On Wrenn .: OF Holt /, on iIildreth. I.
Passed hall--Freeand Umpire-J. +. Corrigan.
Assistant umpire-Douglas Gibbons. Time 10.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
fCOND GAME

Totals 40 - 50 2Or5 :. Totsls.....50 % sliss'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01
PARTING
SHOTS {:

Snowy" Baker. tho Australian hGht
promoter says they conduct the BOXING
game like vaudeville in his country. ENl-
IDENTIFY they have taken the tip from the
winter campaigns OF the National
League.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01

After talking 30 much about Iris speaker.
Jake StabI and Chrsty Matbewson, in con-
nection with the Brooklyn Feds, il is quite u
slump to have Bill Bradley spoken Of as
manager. They'll have another second divi-
sion club there vet.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01

But this will be as nothing compared
to the plight which may befall ST. Louis
unless more players show a disposition
to wear Missouri colors. Three teams in
the cellar or whereabouts is enough TO
swing the fans over to cricket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01

Home grown capital may lose out II Truly
Warner and a New York syndicate snap up
the Chicago Cubs. They might stilI call "
the home team out there, hut with Heine
Zim Of The Bronx, UNFOLDING one end and
Manhattan money supporting the other
Father Knickerbocker would have quite an
int crest in il.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-03-01

The Hockey Club moved into second
place in the Amateur League race with
out causing so much as ripple OF eN-
element. This may be explained by the
fact that the continuation Of the inter
national wrestling carnival at Madison
Square Garden I'm the near future IS ao-
sorbing every ones attention