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The Washington times., 1914-01-01
APPROVES OF
NUMBERING PLAYERS
Pennsylvania Coach Asked For
Recommendations For Bet
. tering Football Game.
he same to you, and many of them.

PHILADELPHIA. Jan. 1.-Georse "a
prooks football coach at the University
of pennsylvania, was asked 'ouas ~,
an opinion concerning susses.eO
changes in the football rules. Brooke
did not approve of all the suggestions
and was not at all favorable to the
addition of a field judge. He is op-
posed also to any change resrdins tne
forward pass.
II lean toward the numbering OF the
players" said Brooke today. I saw
tho polo match last season and was able
to follow the four men because they
were numbered. I know that It wiil
lleIp, the spectators. but II cannot i'm
prove the game. 1t should be given
trial.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01

few days. in which they deny consider
ing terms. and claiming to be satisfied
with their berths in Philadelphia. "
Doom says that Tinker may have fig
ured he had only about three years left
in fast company. and that the $4,000
looked pretty big TO him, more than he
could have got from Brooklyn.
A report from Pittsburgh today says
that Carey has not yet signed up with
the outlaws. Carey admits considering
terms, but he won't sign with any club
until the fraternity says the word.
Real victories and real defeats in
baseball arc settled by the public. and
not by tn Judges" said Ban Johnson
today. '' Is a battle for patronage.
and the man with the best show does
and should win. Let the fight be car
ried on with the turnstiles next sum-
mer and not in the courts"
The Federals are said to have OBJ
tanned an option on the Bronx Oval for
their New York team, though dickering
is still going on for several locations.
Otto Stifel. the st. Louis Federal
League magnate. claimed to be a mil
lioEaire by his associates. has been
rated as worth between 5000. 900 and
$4,000. according to a New York
banker.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01

aGfve US war. Ban Johnson has the
right DOPE says Foster. "A baseball
war will not do any harm. and, 1t may
do lot of good. The only fault ind
with Bans statement is that he seems
to be little too fond OF his own league
johnson says 1913 was a bad year
in baseball for minor leagues, and this
is true, as it was one OF the worst years
the minors have ever experienced Ban.
however. goes further than this. and
says that the American League was the
only circuit which had good season
He says the National League drew
worse last year than in many years. and
in this cannot agree with him.
'T cannot see where the American
League made any more money last sea-
son than the National League. Abour
four cities In the American League made
money, while do not think there was
city in the National League that did
not make some money at the gate They
might not have been able to declare any
dividends, owing to outstanding obliga-
tions, but they did not run behind.
The only clubs which made any
money in the American League were
Washington, Cleveland, Chicago, and
money, but not near what would be ex-
pected from such a ball club. Joe Obi,
the business manager Of the club, told
me on some days the Athletics did not
take in enough money at the gate to
pay for the cement to fill in the cracks
In the outfield wall.
However, I do not want any one to
get an impression that ball clubs are
mints, and pay tremendous dividends.
Charley Sommers, OF the Cleveland
club, told me he just paid his first divi-
dend in ten years, aad during that time
Cleveland had some pretty fair teams
The money made in baseball is almost
entirely fictitious
"ConcediEg the attendance is much
higher now than 1t was ten years ago,
It also must be taken into colsidera-
ton that the expenses are now double
what they were ten years back. Ball
players are getting twice as much now
as they did at the end OF the National
American League war, while all travel
ing expenses have doubled
Formerly we put UP ballplayer at
The Washington times., 1914-01-01

q $3.50 a day hotel: now we have to pay
$3.50 for him. Every player insists on
having a room with a bath Formerly
we got concessions from the railroads.
Now the New York club must pay the
same rates for its players as John smith
or Tom Brown must pay"
DO you know that we did not make
any money on a single one OF our West
ern trips. We actually lost on our last
swing around the circuit. = IS hard %
see how these Federais IAN hope 20
make any money with their long jumps
tt costs us 81 500 to take the team from
New York to ST. Louis. How much
would it cost them to take team from
Baltimore to Kansas Cityg|
Secretary Foster said he had not
heard anything from Arthur FroWu,e.
the pitcher Mordecai Brown claims Tor
his St Louis Federals. II Fromine
goes to the Federals. il viii save the
club twelve cents, which U7xtage must
be placed on his contract.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
Comiskey Would Lead
South American Tour

CHICAGO. Jan. 1.-charies Comiskey
likes world touring 50 vel that he IS
readyNt to lead another expedition or
transformers 70 South America next
year. according TO letters received at
sox headquarters from the world tour
lists, who are now approaching Bris-
bane. Australia.
Manager McGraw. Of the Giants. The
sox correspondent reports. is sufficiently
recovered from another attack Of sea-
sickness to discuss the South American
tour and likes the idea
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
GETS FIVE HUNDRED
FOR GOOD PLAYING
Steve 0'NeilI Receives Bonus
From Cleveland Club For
Work in 1913.

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 1.-Steve
O'NeilI, the Maps sterling young back
stop, has been given a $500 bonus by
Charlie Somers for his good work last
season. 1t was contingent upon his
catching more games than any other
catcher on the team. O'Neill led all the
catchers of the league with his stick,
but illness kept him from catching as
many games as did Carisch. President
Somers. however, refused to withhold
the bonus.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
Fitz Seeking Battles
Before PhiIIy Clubs

NEW YORK. Jan. 1.-Barred from
f!Ehting in New York, by a decision Of
the state boxing commission. Bob Fitz-
sin. mons today went to Philadelphia in
an effort to arrange his promised come
back" before a club in that city. He
declared he would meet any man that
promoters select, If allowed to box in
Pennsylvania.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
Hickey Is Promoted.

ST. LOUIS. No, Jan. l.-Bra2ch
Hickey, new Brown manager, has been
promoted from secretary to second vice
president of the club. and also gets, a
place on the board of directors. Hiram
Mason, nephew of President Hedges, Is
the new secretary.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
SPEAKING OF SPORTS
And We'd Win the Bet.
By LOUIS A. DOUGHER.

suppose they did let him fight,
This ancient, freckled. hairless fright,
This relic of byg0ne might,
EftzsimmOns!
suppose they picked the white hope best,
1ounS, diamOnded and loud of vest,
To meet with eEOtistic zegt,
FitZSimmOns!
They'd wheel FitZ in upon chair;
The Old Mans Home would all be there,
Calling through fOOthleSs gums, Beware.
Fitzsimmonsr
The white hope then would kid and con,
This relic sad of bone, not Drawn,
And we would place a bet upon
FitzsimmOnE."
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
Tinker's S Team Will
Train At Beaumont

CHICAGO, Jan. Joe Tinker, the
Chicago Federal League manager, says
he viii take his team to Beaumont,
Tex, next spring to train. About TWEEN
ty-four players will leave here March
], for West baden, going to Texas af-
ter a weeks preparation. Tinker says
all the Federal League Clubs will train
IN DiXieiand.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
HAYES in LEAD.

In the holiday sports card at he
Boys Y NJ c. A .Jez' Hayes leads
in the pool contest. having won eighteen
of his allotted twenty games Herbert
stead is ahead in the checker tourna-
ment So far as the chess competition.
Donald Woolf has proven the best
player.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
Giants Considering
Lowering Gate Prices

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-The Giants are
considering lowering the prices of many
of their seats at the Polo Grounds for
the coming season. The 81 seats will be
reduced in number with a consequent
increase of the 75-cent seats.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
FOSTER DISAGREES
WITH BAN JOE INSON
American League Presidents Figures on Relative Earning Pow
ers Of Two Circuits Are Challenged BY Secretary Of
the Giants-1el3 Bad For Minors

while with Ban
Secretary John Foster o.
American Leagc regarlng relative
earning powers major bodies He declares the National
League falling
behind Ca Washington
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
Barons Get Foxen.

wILEESBARRE, Pa, ian. 1.-BIn
Foxen. the former Philadelphia Nation
al pitcher, has been purchased by the
EaroBs from BirrninGi1anI In the South
ern League. Last season FoXen won
fifteen and lost fourteen games.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
Cardinals banquet.

The Cardinal A. c., that live wire or
ganiZation presided over by sylvester
Breen. in Alexandria, is plarEing an
other banquet at which Manager Clark
Griffith is expected to be the guest of
honor. This club has set the pace for
the fans in the Capital I'm beng the first
to recognize the deeds of tie Old Fox
in putting washington on the baseball
map. Here's hoping this second ban
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
NATIONAL FACES
INTERNAL FIGHT
Federal League Keeping Hands off Johnson Can May Bring
About UpheavaI in TeRer's organization-Reds and
SuperbaS Flying At Each Others Throats.
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

fearing opposition antagonist the Federal
National and leaving the
quietly Stovan is the
himself with the outlaws Sova
finished his
big Furthermore likely disrupt the Ma
ona League through Cincinnati Brook
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
MAY Head Tri-State.

HARRISBURG, Pa. Jan. 1.-George
NJ. Graham. a Philadelphia sporting
writer. is being seriously considered to-
day for the presidency of the Tri-State
Baseball League. Meetings to discuss
rccent criticisms of the leagues man7
agement will be held in Lancaster to-
morrow. and in Harrisburg on Janu-
agyk
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
WoIgast Is Favored.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Jan. lad VOL
CAST is favorite here today in his ten,
round bout with Jack Redmond, an old
rival: Wolgast will be re-matched with
CharIev White, of Chicago, If he is the
winner
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
Moriarty's future.

In hastily denying a report that
George Moriarty Is to be made manager
of the Denver Western leaguers, Frank
Nayin says that Mory is zone of the
most valuable players on the Detroit
club" Navin Is quite right, too. Mory
has been slated for release a dozen
times, but he is always with the Tigers
when they show up in the spring. He
can play anywhere around the infie' d,
Is a fine base runner and one of the
most aggressive players in the league.
/ am glad to have Navin pablicly an
nounce his faith in an earnest player.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
To Race in France.

NEW YORK, Jan. Announcement
was made here that E. r. Thomas, who
raced a big taole on American courses
several years ago, is preparing to race
extensively in France
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
Hilltopper' trip.

The Georgetown varsity nine is to
make a Northern trip in the spring, go-
ing as far as Burlington, VT. The Blue
and Gray. largely through diamond
prowess of several years back, enjoys
an excellent reputation in New England,
and / shall be greatly surprised IL this
coming trip isn't thoroughly successful
both from a financial as we'll as a play
ing viewpoint. Getting an early start
on the diamond, Georgetown should do
well against teams with but half the
time in the open air.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01

In the safe of the Cincinnati club lies
? check for $4,000, the payment by
Prookiyn for Joe Tinker, Garry Herr
mann refuses to surrender it, saving
that the Tinker deal is completed from
4 Redland angle, and it is up to Brook
Iyn to sign the player. Vice President
McKeeyer, of the Brooklyn club, laughs
at this, claiming that the money will
have to be returned if Tinker goes
through with his Federal League con-
tract.
Nothing will be done in this matter
until the courts have decided the Tink-
er mix-up. II he Is compelled to play
with Brooklyn, the clouds will pass
away, leaving clear SLY. If it is de-
cidec that he may play with the Fed
erals, a revolution viii be on IN the
ranks of the Rational League, and
many believe that dire times viii be
witnessed in the baseball world before
the matter is settled.
Il want it distinctly understood" says
Garry Hermann. that the NTeported
jumping of Tinker does not in the slight
est way affect the sale TO Brooklyn.
The sale of Tinker for $1,000 was abso-
lutte, Brooklyn assuming all the risks of
nothing further to do in the case. This
$4,000 check win not be returned to
Brooklyn, no matter1what Joe may do
The Brooklyn folks say that the sale
was contingent upon Tinker's signing
with the Superbas, and intimate that
suit in court will be instituted for the
return of the money, If Tinker is allowed
10 remain with the Federal outfit
President John Il Tener is going TO
have his hands full-and that, too, in
short order, settling the internal dissen-
sions Of the National League.
Aitchison the Superbas' southpaw
twirler under suspension for failure to
report, is the latest big Lacquer ru-
mored to have jumped to the outlaws.
Other National League players in The
list include Heine Zimmerman, Schultz
and Lavender. of the Cubs: Max Carey.
Hendrix, Gibson and Viox, of the Pir-
iates; Marsans and Groh, of the Reds.
and Tiliie Shafer. of the Giants. wfth
Fromme a possibility Don Carlos Ra-
gon, pitcher, and Bob Fischer, short
stop, declare that they have not signed
with the outlaws, though they have
been approached.
Charlie Doom, the Phils manager
says he does not believe Otto Knabe
viii go to the Baltimore Federals The
Feds will not land either Knabe or
Crayath.'' says Doom. "I have received
letters from both of them in the past
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
Mullins signing.

II Washington fans sought informa-
ton as to the caliber of the Federal
League, they must now have it when
they read that George MulIin is to be
with the outlaws. Mullln failed utterly
In the American League, and Manager
Griffith was slammed Yiciously for talk
ing him on. With the exception OF Joe
Tinker. the Federals have yet to sc;
hold of real good player from the big
show. The fans want baseball, and II
takes good players to give them that
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
England's fasco.

Our cousins across the raging sea
have failed miserably in their efforts to
raise $4,000 to train an athletic team
for the coming Olympic games in Berlin.
They have gathered only $55,O0o with
but $32, 500 of that in hard cash. This is
remarkable condition of affairs in
country SO thoroughly devoted to ath-
letic endeavor
The Washington times., 1914-01-01

Thus does Bob NeWha in the Cincinnati
with Bob
upon shoulders still
would take the whole bunch great bag and
In
o Fzsunns boxer had to he
How
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
Happy New Year,

Happy New Year to you all, young
and old. May you all enjoy the best of
health and meet with the best OF luck
during this year starting today. You
youngsters should care well for your
selves, that you may reach a green ola
age. You oldsters should not be con-
tent to shrivel up, but should remember
that a man is only as old as he feels.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01

Choosing the weaker.
1t is becoming more apparent from
day to day that the National League
Is considered weaker than the Ameri-
can The Federal leaguers are devot-
ing all their attention to weaving away
players from Tener's organization, fig
uring that the old league is not so well
fitted for a battle as the Johnsonian
clan. National League clubs have made
little money as q whole for several
years and their players are more dis
.coLtented than those in the American
league. At that, the players are stick
ing to their colors in royal fashion.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
September.

"HarVards material poor TIGERS Pendletons loss
Penn eleven poor shape;" yale fears Holy Cross"
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
BINGLES AND BUNTS
By GRANTLAND RICE.

Here's of that prediction
being
predicting here's the Little Predcter the and Only
Juy-August
Ami tum cellar-chasing storm
Dodgers
National
third place yet in sight, Walter Johnson seventeen
batting
against Nap Rucker in third game.
September.
October.
THE sHow-New Philadelphia
Washington; take pick.
with drunkenness assault battery
November-December.
to stuff snowbound Sporting
Bky adornng
Which, it's all
this sitting
afouo daNV f
The Washington times., 1914-01-01

Jack Johnson holder of the worlds
Paris That in
and only eager to hook up
The Washington times., 1914-01-01

George Chip iddeweght champion the world has
battles in twice defeating Klaus
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
October.

THE BIG sHow-Newf York Pittsburgh Philadelphi
Washington take your pick.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01

Willie tche Americas lightweight champion
Fourth
what a
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
BOB THAYER'S GOSSIP
EVERY KNOCK is A BOOST"
Choosing the weaker.

quet will eclipse even that of last win.
ter, which was some banquct
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
November-December.

Back grand where magnates
Back to each snowbound Sporting Page
The Washington times., 1914-01-01
JuIY-AuquSt.

Amid the tumu and the strife-the celar-chasng
The Dodgers Browns and Braves back in old mdeason
The Washington times., 1914-01-01

In and should be ashamed himself Who
knocked out Johnny Kudran ham,
ieaed Frankie Bradley six rounds Philadelphia
Burns in rounds at Henosha
The Washington times., 1914-01-01

Charlie Doom, the Phfls' manager.
says he does not believe Otto Knabe
viii go to the Baltimore Federals The
Feds will not land either Knabe or
Cravsth.'' says Doom. "I have received
letters from both of them in the past
The Washington times., 1914-01-01

featherWeigh
lot who has done any work B has fought nine battles meeting
the sleep WALTON to such sterling boxers George Krwood Eddie oeef
Knockout he
OF
He The only real champion Ete the ring.
Mcfarland welterwgh
claiming
Jack Rrton Milwaukee careful
weight He hoP because Willie Richie won't him.
make weight Mcfarland colossal bluff faker of the worst kind
Sheehan
considered
about him the think He with challenges
seldom
of claiming title
clever boxer
pick chGengers
Sullivan, Bob
champions. Now We have shines.
The Washington times., 1914-01-01

Here's the of that prediction ayear ago
and it doesn't pretty being
predicting Little Predcter
The Washington herald., 1914-11-21
TEAMS NOW ARE TIED
in HERALD LEAGUE
Pleas Draw Up on Even Terms with
Brewers by Winning Two Games.
Anderson's Bowling Features.
STANDING OF THE CLUBS

RE.,Isr' Z ssss ss AsaUs;:i,: ASats, 70 I 8. 8
Capt. DeminEt Pleas came through in great
style Yesterday in Tho Washington Heralds Printers
DIckpin LeIEue and captured two Eamss from the
l.aEueIsIdinE BreTieu. By landing the big end
of the ScOro in these two games the Pleas drew up
equal terms with the Brewers. who have be-n
leading the circuit since the beginning H the sea
soc.
The Brewers bad q thity-pin lead in the last
boxes in the trst game. but the PieaI showed the
real class of the circuit by coming through With
three strikes And took advantage Of the poor work
Of Capt. Andsrson'S outat by landing the contest
bJ uiDe psns winning SIS TO SO.
Losing the frst game by nine pins took all the
fight out o. the Brewers and they proved easy
pickinES in the second. when theJ defeated By
seventy pins losing By the count of - 70 s6s
Coming back with the old fight in the last. Capt
Andsrsons BrcTiers, showed the most CONSTANT
work Of the day BY trimming the Pleas iy ten pins
drpting Isl pins to So,
CAPT Anderson lead the field with the grand
average Of 9s.2 WhiIa SWitzcr Of the sane club.
showed good form and dTnppsd the naples for q
mark Of n AnchoTman GiIl vas frst ImOng the
PicaS. spillinE the maplss for a marx Of r. while
Capt, DeminE vas next In line with o. The high
game of the day went 10 Cart Demina in the
sroond. when he spilled lIs The scores are as
folloWs.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-21

The aIl-absorbing topic in many cases
concerned the ticket preparation. Yale
had hoped to solve this question with
the construction Of the big bowl. With
more than 5000 applications for tickets
however. and 10000 seats available, it was
the same old story as when the YaIe
field accommodations were limited to less
than half the present capacity. A few
seats were in the hands of speculators.
who guarded them cautiously to escape
detection. and there were plenty OF per
sons ready to pay any price for a coveted
pasteboard or more. There was no doubt
about the dearth of them; for Harvard
sent hack paltry 900 out OF 25,oo0 seats.
and the Yale men and graduates had
taken practically all the remainder.
The Yale ticket department was a
maelstrom OF pleading, exhortinE, kick
ing. worried humanity.
The gridiron, which has been kept care
fully covered knee deep in hay for days
Q nd nights, except when used for prac-
tic" was in fine condition.
Every effort was being made TO have II
in tip-top condition for tomorrow. Out
side the bowl two immense parking
spaces for visiting automobiles were in
readiness. and ARRANGEMENTS have bean
for the trolley traffic TO and
from the neld. which is expected 10 breLE
all records. Meantime, the proteges Of
Coaches Hinkey and Haughton quietly
awaited the appointed hour Of their meet
Ing
The Yale team held their final practice
on the Yale bowl today, consisting OF
punting, passing and signal work, and
after their evening meal will retire TO the
Yale infirmary for the night. With the
exception OF a few slight bruises. the
players were reported in fine condition by
Trainer Mack. Stillman. who has been
put OF the lineup, it was said, would be
all right by tomorrow. The line-up will
be the same as against Princeton, with
he exception Of Stillman in place OF Car
er at right end.
The Harvard team all reported Mt for
practice at New London. where Coach
iaughtOn and his assistants put on the
inishing touches before the trip to New
Haven in the morning.
The Washington herald., 1914-11-21
HAvRE DE GRACE ENTRIES.

FIRST RACE-Thre-- year-oIds ami upward: srlL
ing; siI furIougz. Early Nom. los: MBry warreB.
100: Fl Mahdi l0s CrLsro lC2. Gr1-clIe 100: 'Mr.
sniEEs. 100 Dr. DOugherty. liz: Dsisy PlAtt l0a
York Lad. liz; Ave 100: Coy. l0p: PHYLLIS An
toiDetis. 100: Al Court los: RatWs Ine: He7aIs IT..
lo9: Hill S'r-am lOo: Charley Br1En. IOe: ElizI-
beth Harw"rd. lo9: 'Thew. Ioi: 'PrDgrrsiTe. Io7
Brandywine. IL: 'GT,n Rra-. 100: TOddIinE loai
Scarlet LNttcr l05: Martin CASa 81
SECOND RACE Three y-ar-olds and upward: the
Reading Selling StecpIechaS~ HandiCap; AbOut two
mies. SyOSsrt lS5: Jesuit. 1872 AEtuts. ID: Mystic
Light. lB; Himation. IL ChupAhcro. l55.
THIRD RACE-TWO-y ear oils seIlinE: Eve ana
one-hal' fETlouE~ 'Sunss;. l0i: Encore. l6: Tie
Pin 100: star q love 100: Athena I0- 'Borro III
Mamie h. Io5; 'Rehe-tion. los: 'BOIer. Ill: Van,
los: FcnrncE. los: Half Rock, ll2: DT. Larrick. III
FOURTH RACE-TNo-ys ysarolds and upward: tns
Old BAY Handicap: mile and srTrnty Yards
lGj: Tartar. 100: FItteTgUd, ll3: ThornhiI IN5:
Buskin. ll6; FIrdner. q Harry Shaw. lo4; C. NJ.
Miller 100.
FIFTH RACE Three-year-olds and upHlrd: Sill
ing: one mile and SEVENTY yards. 'Towton FiEla.
100: 'ArrnOr. l9; Earl q Savoy. l0: Delegatr 10.
Patty RrFan. -: Carroll Reid. l0e: RnEdy HO7vly
10; The Busybody. Ill: Hurakan, lV: Yodrling
lCl; Dangerous March. lop; Uncle Nun. IB: Bat
iery l05; Coreopis lO5: Malay. l4: CentGui To-
'Ioe Finn. loe; Aft7gloW. lo7; Perth ROck. lOs
Ella Rrysou. 10: 'Bsfrun. s.
SIXTH EACE-Twoyear-oIds: maidrn fIles and
EeldinEs; Eve and ons-har furIUngs. Beverly James
los: Lady butterfly. lOs; AmInU usis los: Andre
media los; Maid OF Honor. l0s: Voiant, IOS: Emelda
lOs st. Helcns los Thrill. los: NalaS los NignOla
los; PEG. E6: HaberiAsh lO5; AntiS,ptic lnS Mar
relou-. los; Cotton Top. lOs; River King. Ns EIA
Jcnnings ZOE.