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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07
BASEBALL
Diamond News and Gossip

Harry Swacina, who once first-sacked
for the Pirates has jumped the Newark
international League club apd cast his
lot with the Feds. President Charles
Ebbets, Jr.. of the Newark organza-
ton, says he will take no action to re-
cover the initial station guardian
If Fred Banding makes up his mind
to so to the Federals. the Cleveland
management SAYS he will he a bigger
loss than the jumping Of Cy Ralken-
berg. They argue that Banding could
do more work than Falky and is a
younger man. Banding though, has not
quite made up his mind to cast his lot
with the outlaws.
Eddie Collins returned to New York
recently with the story that he played
bali in several inches of snow on Lake
Placid Eddie will coach the Columbia
College baseball nine until regular
coach is selected
Ed Barrow, president of the interna-
tlonal League. is laid up at his home in
New York with an attack of tonsilitis
He expects to be on the job in a few
days
Mike Kelly, who is out Of job be-
cause of the sale Of the Hoosier team
IN the American Association, viii not
have to go hungry for AT least two wears
He received two years salary from Sol
Meyer and has had several offers of good
places since he was thrown out in In
dianapolis
Billy Carroll, who caught for the Wor-
Cester team in the New England League
last year, Is a holdout. Carroll says he
viii not sign until Manager Jesse Bur
kett raises the ante II Burkett does
not come across he says he viii Join the
Feds or play semi pro baseball
Milton Stock the young shortstop Sc
cured by the Giants from the Mobile
club Of the Southern League: has signed
FOR the coming campaign Stock batted
,2Sl in the Southern last year
Gene Knapp, the little right handler
who was once a member OF the Maps
says that unless the Portland manage
ment Of the Pacific Coast League pays
him $500 a month he win cast his lot
with the Federals.
Il. j Hanlon vice president of the
Western League, says, that the majors
need not fear the Federals as much rs
the minors lianlon states tndt the ma
Tors can lose TWO or three piaS ers. even
recognized stars but that the lesser
clubs can not do this without suffering
greatly
William Jackson who frst-sacked for
the Seattle club in the Northwestern
League last year has been signed by
Joe Thinkers Chicago Federal League
club. jackson il the first Northwestern
League player 90 be grabbed by the
outlaws
When pslmero. the Young Cuban
southpaW, reports to the Giants train
ing canp this spring an army Of Cuban
scribes viii accompany him. The scrihes
will send glowing accounts OF his work
10 their papers and also interpret tile
English Language for me left handler.
who does not speak much of the Ameri-
can language.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07
By W. w. Naughton.

q AN FRANCISCO. Feb. THE
- circumstances attending the
wearing down and building up
of the Achilles tendon of Champion
Ritchie's left foot should serve as a
rebuke to those who look upon ring
men as rough fibered mortals who
take no care of physical injuries, and
who are simply stimulated to great
er effort by pain and punishment.
Willie hurt the portion of his anat
omy referred to by reckless road work
in Golden Gate Park. By the advice
of reputable physician he has cod
died the strained tendon for two
weeks or more.
A few days ago it was announced
that Richie was about to submit his
strained heel to a preliminary test,
and that in the event of there being
no warning tinge when he stamped
his foot, the champion would begin
to busy himself with his spring
schedule
So far the only thing we have had
in the way of glad tidings was
Ritchie's declaration of intention in
regard to the test. We have not
learned whether the heel was tried
out, and whether it stood the ordeal.
We are hungry for news. and it is
not right to keep us in suspense As
the office poet says:
Fen McAd0O and Houston some
touch Of slight may feel
For the Western country holds its
breath whiie Wine tests his
heel
In the absence of assuring news i'm
respect to the Richie heel, it is
gratifying to note that the cham
pion has refused a big offer made
by Snowy Baker, for an April match
in Australia. He knows that an ac-
ceptance would interfere with his
plans for meeting Tommy Murphy
in this city in April. This is a stei
in the right direction.
Richie has been ''invalided" out #
two matches with Murphy, and he
recognizes the public expects him to
settle with the Harlem lightweight
before arranging fresh contracts.
There is some talk of Richie box
ing limited bout in the East before
the Murphy date comes around. This
is scarcely in accordance with what
was heard from Ritcl ie when his heel
put him out OF CONS iNion.
It was understood at that time thai
the Murphy affair would have the
precedence over ALL contests so far as
the champion is concerned
When all the circumstances are
considered, Richie can hardly be
looked upon as making much of
sacrifice by holding himself in re-
serve for his tilt with Murphy.
II is said that among other offers
made Richie TO box, meanwhile is
one calling for a o-declsion' or
mo danger" bout in San Francisco.
1t is doubtful If San Francisco's pu-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07
BY w. j. McBeth.

NEW YORK, Feb. organized
" baseball hopes to crush the Fed
eral League next week.
The next stupendous gathering in
the history of the national pastime
Will be seen in this city at that time
The annual spring meetings of the
National, American and International
Leagues are booker then, and ir ad-
dition the National Association
governing body of all the various
minor circuits-has been called into
conference
At the conclave will be presented
the reports of secret service de
partment, which for the big organiza
ton has trai,ed every movement Of
the Independents since their aspira
tons were first announced.
The organization intends TO fight
the invaders with their own wea pons
They will try TO prove the opposition
guilty Of fraudulent practises. All
those players who showed disrespect
for major league reserve in order TO
sign Federal League contracts, and
then jump back to the clubs which
held options on their services, will be
arrayed against the opposition.
Anidavits from these men have
been prepared, showing that their
loyalty 20 the organization was in
fenced by soft words and promises
Immediately forgotten. Indeed, If the
Federal League decides to carry its
case as far as the law courts, or
ganiZed baseball stands prepared to
prosecute it's officials for fraudulent
practices.
King" Cole Storm Center.
king" cole, of the Yankees, is like
ly TO become a central figure in the
storm. He openly accuses President
Gilmore Of deception. In a letter TO
Charles Weeghman. president OF the
Chicago tederals the Michigan bar
Der yesterday accused Gilmore of al
fixing a false date to the document ne
signed Furthermore, he accuses Gill
more of retaining private correspond
ence that had been shown him.
Il shall play with the New York
American League club this year cole
wrote Weeghman YESTERDAY About
the middle OF December received a
letter from Mr. Farrell asking me
what | thought was fair IN the way
Of salary ON December ~, 1913. ]
wrote Mr. Farrell, telling him That !
would be glad To play under MI
Chances mana cement and Offering TO
come for a salary which ! named In
my letter, ON January ., 1914, ] RE-
/ ceived a telegram from Mr.. Farrell in
which he accepted my offer.
Il told Mr. Gilmore of he Fedora.
League. exactly what had happened
between Mr. Farrell and myself the
letter continued. and / told him bout
the offer / had made Mr. Farrell /
showed him the telegram accepting
my offer MI Gilmore assured me
this was NOT contract He told m"
that Mn Farrell had waited too long
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07
SIDELIGHTS
On Sport
BY A. n. c. Mitcl

TT Jimmy Sheckard, t.
tional Leag que Cutfielder, Mere
trifle younger, if he had the
speed that marked his prime as
ball player the baseball world
would no doubt be treated to an
exhibition off pulicene activity
that would make a dogs worst
enemy jealous.
r ELIEVE us, Jimmy is some
- jumper-or was some jumper
before he slowed up. 1t was dur
ing the dark and gloomy days
when the American League was
making the National League
81 squirm by signing the star
PLAYERS that he proved his ability
to leap. Jimmy Sheckard jumped
back and forth from one league
to the other eight separate and
distinct times, breaking all
worlds records.
TT is understood that Sheckard
has accepted the job of man
aging the Toledo club, of the
American Association. 1t Is
doubtful if he will ever be back
in the majors again. He - get
ting too old and too slow for the
big show.
d RESIDENT FULTZ, Of the
Players Fraternity, has re-
turned to New York and reports
that the PLAYERS are well pleased
at what they accomplished at
Cincinnati, where their demands
were discussed and disposed of.
Asked what the Fraternity's at
titude toward the Federal
League was, he replied with en-
phasis:
absolutely neutral The Fra
ternity will not advise players
to sign with the Federals and
will not advise them to go back
to their old employers. That IS
a matter that concerns eaCh
PLAYER personally. ! as presi-
dent have no right to dictate
one wav or another Officially
| have no opinion to express as
to the Federal League move
ment."
L ULTZ'S statement is hardly
L satisfactory to those inter-
ested in organized baseball. One
of the officials of the big league
clubs said:
why does F'ultz sidestep the
issue? Why does he say that the
Fraternity is neutral? If Fultz is
sincere in his attitude toward
organized baseball why doesn't
he order the players to return to
their old employers?
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07
Club Five
Meets Birmingham
Quintet Tonight

The Atlanta Athletic Club and the
Birmingham quintet clash to- night in
what is expected to be the best
played game Of the season. The two
teams met a couple of weeks ago. the
visitors winning, 81 to %, after a hot
battle
Joe Beams warriors, however, are
out after revenge tonight, and eX-
pect to reverse the verdict Willing
ham Smith. who was out of the game
when the two teams met on their for
mer occasion, will be back in the line
up tonight
MI III
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07
Saul Fights Like
Gross; Stops Ball

MACON, Feb Using Leach
Cross tactics, Mike Saul last night
stopped Eddie Bal with hard left
hand wa,lop to the Jaw. in the third
session. after Bail had been going
good for two rounds, Mike stalled
around the ring as If hurt Bal. a
roungster in the game. rushed after
Nike. who was simply waiting for
this move. As a result Bail lowered
his guard and Mike let ny that old
reliable left, and BAH hit the canvas
for the ten count
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07
GIBBONS TO BOX wElNERT.

~, PAUL, Feb. Tommy Glib
a,s mas been matched for ten
yyol' bout with Al Weinert a New
'1'N nov on February u. That is
ny. evening that Mike and Packey
.t, ,drded to box, and Promoter
l. S'O Is putting on an all-star show
10 f.. stead
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07
Silent John Hummell
May Play at Newark

f NEW YORK. Feb There is some
talk Of John Hummell, OF the Superbas.
being sent to Newark to take Swaclna 9
place Al first base
Manager Smith has ordered new suits
of an Indian design for his team. with
Navajo coats. He also gave out the
appointment Of Eugene Gradnichler Of
Brooklyn. as trainer for the Indians.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07
Did W. Richie Test His Heel?
c,hamp Keeps Quiet These Days
g for any

giIistic patrons would care for any
thing like that
"No-decision" bouts are like canned
vegetables. They are all right when
you can't get anything else.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07
$4,000 NOT ENOUGH FOR JACK.

LONDON. Feb Tile British Ma
tional Sporting club to-day received
dispatch from Jack johnson N Paris, in
which he declines tonight Sam Iangford
for $1,000 The directors Of The club
will meet next week and may increase
the offer.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07
hay Collins, Holdout,
May Quit Baseball

noS TON, Feb. Ray Collins, the
''IIG2S southpaw of the Red SoX. is
.i,ll"lI Collins says he is dissatisfied
~ mo terms of the contract sent him
I'm resident Lannin and declares he
r eve up baseball unless the Bos-
'0h meets his demand.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07
SHERMAN IN DRAW.

DENVER, Feb 7 Joe sherman Of
Memphis. and Stanley Yoakum. Of ~
YER fought fifteen rounds to d draw
here last night.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07

We don't know whether Thomas A.
Edison is studying perpetual motion,
but if he is, It behooves him to study
youth named Battling Levin.Ly.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07
-EVlNsKY WHALES M,MAAoN,

r.n.LN DIRK, Feb T. Battling Le-
n ~ l''al battler. had an easy time
MAJ, ZEN round clash with Tom Nc
'N N their match here last night.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07

If Charlie Weeshman were only an
ivory merchant instead of hash dis
penser, he might be more expert in
che art of picking up ball players.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07

3. S.-We beg to state that there
are no fleas in California. Neither are
there any mosquitoes In Tampa, Fla.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07
scHIEeER VS.. MARS.

H1'.k ISLAND. Ill. Feb. Pea
Fs, Weber left last night for Clncin-
,.pG, "9sre he boxes X. o Mars Monday
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07
Sporting Food
r BY GEORGE e. PHAtR. :
SOM e LEAPE r

SOME LEAPER.
ord King Cole is a jump old soul,
ind 4 jumpV OH soU il hc
Ne jumps to the Feds and back again
Like a California flea,
2. S.-We beg to state that there
are no fleas in California. Neither are
there any mosquitoes in Tampa, Fla.
If Charlie Weeshman were only an
ivory merchant instead of a hash dis
penser, he might be more expert in
che art of picking up ball players.
If we were running a new league,
our first move would he to hire r
Roosevelt, one Of the best ivory hunt
ers eXtant.
Mordy Brown has been given his
unconditional release by Cincinnati,
you haven't got?
The report that Mr.. Gilmore has
received a "bIack hand" letter only
strengthens the prevalent impression
THAI he is one of our best little press
agents.
Frank Baker generally comes across
with a home run, but in his latest
attempt the best he could do was a
double.
Reading Mr.. FIeischrann's words
of wisdom, one is led to believe that
J-e Tinker lost his Job because he was
brazen enough to attempt to manage
his team
AS We figure it out, Willie Richie
would be a regular lightweight cham
pion if he were only lightweight
We think we have discovered how
Battling Leyinsky does his training.
He does road work from one club to
another
We don't know whether Thomas A.
Edison is studying perpetual motion,
but if he is, It behooves him to study
q youth named Battling LeVinsky.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07

We think we have discovered how
Battling LevinslSy does his training.
He does road work from one club to
another
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07

If We were running a new league,
our first move would he to hire T.
Roosevelt one of the best ivory hunt
ers eXtant.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07

AS We figure it out, Willie Richie
would be a regular lightweight cham
pion if he were only a lightweight
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07

Reading Mr.. schnann's words
Of wisdom, one is led to believe that
J2e Tinker lost his job because he was
brazen enough to attempt to manage
his team.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07

FEW YORK, Feb. 7-Organized
v baseball hopes to crush the Fed
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07

The report that Mr.. Gilmore has
received a BLACK hand" letter only
Strengthens the prevalent impression
that he is one of our best little press
agents.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-07

Frank Baker generally comes across
with a home run, but in his latest
attempt the best he could do was a
double
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-18
HELD FOR GRAND JURY.
Negro Charged With Violating Uni
ted States Law.

On complaint of Thomas E. Hud-
son, Deputy Collector Of Internal
Revenue, Burnett Parker, colored,
was arrested several days ago by W.
=. Schoelli, Deputy United States
Marshal. and brought before r. P. w.
Garnet, United States Commission
CT, to answer the charge of selling
unstamped liquor in violation of sec
ton 3242 of the revised statutes. He
was released under bond to appear
yesterday, in order to allow time
+or summuning material witnesses.
After an investigation of the case
yesterday by Commissioner Garnct;,
Parker was released upon renewing
his bond for his appearance before
the grand jury Of the United States
District Court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-18
Dog DAYS DRAWINGN NEAR
Little Girl Bitten by Canine in North
ern Section of City y
Yesterday.

Among the cases in the Police
Court this morning was that Of Chas.
.Dileer, who was charged with har-
boring a vicious dog. According to
the testimony, Mary L. Essig, four
year-old daughter of T. W. Essig, had
been attacked by sDilger's dog. DR..
Delaney, who examined the child
testified that the prints of the AMI
malls teeth were in the wound.
Two witnesses for the defense as
serted that the dog did not bite the
child. Justice Cation ordered the AMI
NAL to be killed. At the suggestion
of Dr. Delaney, the head will be sert
to Washington for examination.
The police are about to start on
their crusade against unlicensed,
ownerless and unmuzzled dogs. The
latter are seen daily proving about
the city Notwithstanding the ordl-
nance passed by the City Council over
q year ago.
The law has, in measure, been lg-
norcd by many persons who own
dogs. Last summer, it will be re-
membercd, number of people were
made to pay fines for defying the
statute. 1t will probably be so this
summer.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-18
WALDORF DANDY THIEF
Capght After Stealing $500 with
Chewing Gum on Cane.

Now York, July 1S.-While the
cashier at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel
was engaged for a noment on the
telephone yesterday afternoon a
modishly dressed young man fished
$500 in bills through the opening of
the wire cage, using for the purpose
a walking cane plastcrcd with chew
ing gum and vanished with glue. I
The cashier turned as the young
man vanished through the lobby
into Fifth avenue, packed with the
afternoon parade of shoppers. Con-
,sternation reisned amqng.the guests
as the youth brushed: them aside and
the chase in Fifth avenue caused a
great commotion until traffic police
man caught the stylish thief.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-18
D1AZ MAKES NO COMMENT.
Deposed President Had Counselcd
Resignation Of Hucrta.

Paris, July 1S.-General Porfria
Diaz, former president of Mexico,
was packing in preparation for his
departure for Biarritz for the sum-
mer season when the news came that
Provisional President Huerta had de-
cided to resign. Neither the former
dictator nor his son Porfria would
make any comment, but it is known
that he suggested to Hucrta some
months ago the advisabiEity of re-
signig.
Privately General Diaz has often
sharply criticised the policy of the
Washington administration, but he
has for some time held the opinion
that Hucrta's disappearance would
facilitate solution of the Mexican
problem.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-18
OMNIBUS CLAIMS BILL
Several Alexandria Churches Interest
ed Measure Which is Before
i Congress.

Washington, D. c., July Is, 1914
The Omnibus Claims Bill, carrying
total of nearly quarter of MIL
lion dollars for Virginia people ana
Virginia churches, has prospect OF
going through the Senate at this ses-t
sion. In case i should not De:
reached before adjournment, now
ever, because of the congested
condition of the Senate calendar Oh
business, it will not lose its position
of vantage on the calendar and Will
be so we'll placed at the beginning
of the next session of Congress tnat
there should not be any doubt about
its becoming a law at that time. Sen
ator Martin, who has looked after
claims of this nature as no other
Senator from any State ever has, IS
working with all his characteristic
energy and effectiveness to keep all
these claims in the bill and to get the
bill through at this session. There
are forty-nine private claims calling
for a total of $110, 1877, and one
hundred and twenty-six claims OF
churches and other institutions with
total of $129,616.OO. These latter
range from $75 to $1S,475.OO each,
and every section of the State and
every important denomination IS IN
cluded.
When the bill was pending In the
Senate Committee on Claims Sena-
1 tor Martin was able to hold but three
of the House claims in the bill, and
was able also to put seven new ones
into it.
: The prospects for the measure arc
excellent, and Senator Martin is leav-
ing no stone unturncd to insure It's
passage. He realizes that there Is
some opposition to it-lndeed there
always has been strenuous opposition
to omnibus claims bills.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-18
STILL VIOLATING THE LAW.
Several Persons Cited TO Appear Be-
fore Police Court This Morning.

Violations of the traffic law arc
still being reported at police head
quarters. Several persons were mott
fled yesterday to appear before the
Police Court this morning and show
cause why they should not be fined
for making improper turns at street
intersections, or failing to stop in
front Of electric trains while the lat
ter are taking on or putting off pas
Sengcrs. .r
One Of the accused, was nom
resident, and pleading ignorance Of
the law, he was dismissed with an
admorftion. Another offender for
feltcd his collateral by failing to APP
pear, and two were fined 81 each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-07-18

Catholic Church-Mass Sunday at Z
o'clock. Late mass and sermon 1000
Baptism, 1870. Evening service and
benediction at 5. Mass every Sunday
morning at 9 o'clock at Mt. Ida (St.
Rita's Chapel.)
Christ Church.
Rev. William j. Morton, rector.
Sunday school 9:3O 4. m. Services at
II Il. m. and 7 p. m. Open air serv.
ices.
Grace Church.
Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector. Ser
vices at II 4. M, and s p. m. Sunday
school $3.50 a. m.
st. PauI's Church.
Rev. P. P. Phillips: rector. Sunday
school $50 a. m. Services at 11:0O
a. m. ana p. m. Holy Communion
1880 p. m.
Second Presbyterian Church.
Rev. J. L. Allison, D. D., pastor.
Sunday School, a:3G a. III. Services,
II Il. M, and 8 pm.
Lutheran Church.
Rev. C. L. Brandt, pastor. Services
at II a. m. Sunday school at $3.50
q. m.
Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Rev. J. w. Duffey, pastor. Sum
day school $50 a. m. Epworth Lea.
que services at 700 p. m. Services
and sermon II a. H., ami 500 p. m.
Endcavor 7:45.
Methodist Protestant Church.
Rev. C. r. Strausburg, pastor.
Services at HOO a. M, and 1880 p. m.
Sunday School, 9:30 a. m, Christian
Endeavor 6:45.
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church.
Rev. G.. A. Luttrell, pastor. Sab
bath School, 9:30 a. m. Services at II
a. M, and 500 p. m. Epwofth Lea
que $50 p. m.
First Baptist Church.
Rev. w. T. Watson, pastor. Sun
day school at $50 a. m. Services at
II a. M, and S p. m.
Second Baptist Church.
Rev. o. w. Triplett, paStor-Ser-
vices at II a. M, and 7:45 p. m. Sun
day school $50 a. m. Prayer SER
vices Wednesday evenings at 7:45
o'clock. :.
!, Free Methodist Church-Rev. Geo.
Eakins, pastor. Sunday school at 10
A. m. Preaching at II a. m. and 8 p.
m. Prayer service at s p. m. on
Thursday.