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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-02-12
Visit and Inspection Results Favor
ABBY for City Seeking Admis-
zion 10 tns Central
Association.
ROCK ISLAND LEFT OUT
Denied 1dnlittanee to Three-i, City
Turns TO C. A--chances of
Admission Look
Slim.

No formal action vas taken yester-
day at the meeting Of the c. A COM
rnittee and baseball men OF Marshall
town at that place. The committee
composed OF II. E. Justice, A. S. Law
renee of siuscatine. and Belden Hill
OF Cedar Rapids, conferred yesterday
with the fans of MarshalItown In re-
gard to their application for adnis-
SIGN to the league The committee
assured MarshaHtown that they
would be recomm tended for the berth
when the meeting Of the league di-
rectors is called at Burlington a week
from today.
OF the various assets of the town that
o fthe various assets Of the town that
recommend 1t for the berth In the
league The baseball park, which was
inspected, is about five blocks from
the business district Of the city with
in easy walking distF> &c. The street
car line runs past the ball park, and
officials OF the car company have
agreed to make any Improvements on
the park that are necessary.
Fans Meet Committee.
A meeting OF the ians with the
committee was held shortly after
lunch Marshalltown promoters asked
many questions regarding the re-
quirements OF the league from itg
clubs, and expressed the opinion that
they would easily be able to meet al
OF them. The fans are enthusiastic
over their chances OF having league
baseball next summer
Already 5000 has been pledged
for the club, and more is being raised
/ every day Marshalitown wiz have
representatives present at the league
meeting. These men will be authoriz-
ed TO post at the meeting s1,100, the
amount required for the purchase OF
X the kewanee club and for the league
guarantee. Hardly any question re.
mains but that Marshalltown viii be
the eighth city in the Central associa
ton this year, and her admission viii
be welcomed by the other members OF
the league. Rarely has any city shown
the enthusiasm and push that this
town has during the last few weeks,
and it is thought that this same spirit
will carry them through many years
!, OF successful campaigns in the race
for the pennant
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The yells OF the gallery gods at the
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
RACE TRACK RESTORED.
Worcester Man Making Improvements
 at Poquonoo Bridge.

The old race track, for years unused. at Poquonoc Bridge. is being restored by the lessee of the park, Jack Gar diner of Worcester, Mass, who is mak- ing this racetrack and restoring the buildings.
 The half mile of track will be like teams and g. gang of men have been there all the week. Carpenters are repairing the buildings and grand stand, the fence is being put in shape and by the first of the week the stables and stalls on the property will be ready for occupancy by the fine horses which will be kept in condition and raced there this summer.
 MT. Gardiner has some pretty well bred stock of his own and many who have fine horses are to have them trained by him.
 The first race is scheduled for Me moria1 day. Several years ago this track in a plot of 50 acres beautifully wooded, with fine scenery surrounding it, was considered as good as any in the country. With the improvements already made and the work to be done it will far excel any of them. It Is conveniently located, the trolley run ming by the track and the railroad sta tion of Midway only a short distance away.
 With the few entertaining amuse- ments and the dearth of anything like clean, live sport hereabouts, the people 1 of the town and vicinity are anxiously
 awaiting the completion of this speed way.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
Norwich.
ON VERGE OF JUMPING.
Gilmore Says Three Giants Have Off,
 fered Services If Terms Suited.

Suits for damages, aggregating S65,- 000 will be begun in a few days by the Federal league against five ball players who. 1t will be claimed, refused to live up to their contracts with its clubs. This was announced by Pres ident Gilmore on his return from the eastern cities of the Federal circuit. Banding, Kilhfer and KahleF will be sued for S15,00o each and Williams and Baumgardner for S1e,0o0 each. he said
 Gilmore said that while he was in Baltimore three members of the New York Nationals called on him and said
 they were willing to play in the Fed
 eral league if offered inducements they liked. He promised to take them on,
 he said, if any of his clubs wanted men. He refused to make public their names
 The Chicago defendants in the two suits filed against the Federal league by the Philadelphia Nationals were served with summonses. Tinker was l handed his notice as he was boarding
 a train with his team for Princeton. 1 H., where the first and second teams 1 played an exhibition game. l The papers in the suits for injunc- l ton to restrain the Federals from at ! tempting to hire Philadelphia. players i and for s25,000 damages are return 1 able to the May term of the district court, and counsel for the National 1 league club stated that they would be ready to proceed at once.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL
MARKET WAS UNSETTLED.
Bear Drive Brought Prices Down to
 Lowest Figures of Year.

New York, April 16.-A severe bear drive unsettled the stock market to- day, carrying down prices in many in stances to the lowest figures of the year. The attack was centered on New York Central, which had been a soft spot in the list for a long time. It broke to S6 58. the lowest point since 1S5. Sixteen other stocks, in cluding Union Pacific, the Hill shares, Lehigh Valley and Steel. sold at the years low points.
 The whole character of the market changed after the receipt of the news from Washington that Mexico proba- bly would accede to the demands of this country. The Mexican crisis has given the shorts one of their strongest arguments and the sudden change in the situation sent them to cover. By the close prices were well over the
 days low record, with free recoveries
 in some cases.
 No specific explantion was made of
 New York Centrals weakness, all
 though it was reported that serious
 opposition had developed to the com
 pany'S consolidation plan. The selling
 movement seemed. however, to be due
 chiefly to the work of a powerful bear clique. The raid came at almost the
 same hour as yesterdays drive, which
 centered around Union Pacific. In the
 same way, during the last few days, Lehigh Valley and Steel have been singled out for pressure at various times. These circumstances suggested that broad selling campaign had been undertaken, and in this connection the name of a large Chicago operator was mentioned most frequently. There was a good demand for the new issue of New York city 4 1-4s, which were offered at 102.10 by the syndicate which put in the successful bid of 101.45 at yesterdays sale. The old New York city lis sold on the exchange as low as 101 IA Several railroads are expected to apply shortly for funds, St. Paul is considering the sale of 5000. 900 or 1 $50 900, 900 f 1-2 per cent general mortga bonds.
 | The bond market was easier, with | sharp declines in some speculative is- sues. Total sales, par value, $2, 400 | 900.
 United States 2s coupon and 3s reg l istered declined IA, 3s coupon 3-s and 1 As coupon 1 point on call. Panama 2s and 3s coupon fell If.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17

The postponed baseball game between the All Stars and the Academy team will be played this afternoon, if the weather permits. Manager John Hughes of the All Stars says that the Academy. boys will have to go some to beat the delegation of ball toSsers that he will have on hand. With Houlihan in the box he expects to carry off the victory with ease. This team is not the regular All Star lineup but is made up of recruits that are trying for positions on the Star team.
 The Academy squad have had rest, weather conditions. and will be fresh to make the game one of the interest ing matches of the season. Brickley will occupy the mound for N. F. A., and he expects to have some slants on his shoots that will make his opponents look in wonderment. It is most likely that all the pitchers will get a Whacll at twirIing, and 1t Is reported that Swan, a dark horse, will make his first appearance on the mound in the latter part of the game.
 Manager Leahy says that the game will start promptly at 3 and he says that all the games this year will start promptly or the scheduled time.
 The lineup for the Academy is un- decided, but it is probable that the following one will be used to start off the game: Lord c, Brickley p, Young 1b, Stanley 2b, J. Hull 3b, Murray ss, and Robinson, s. Grove, c. Crowe and H. Hull in the outfield. The All Star team will have Pend1eton c, Houlihan D, Counihan D, Hughes 2b, Lathrop SD, Simcox ss, and in the outfeld Mckay, Standish and Fields.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
cbicaoo Retains the Lead.

Chicago. April 16.-Joe Benzs clever pitching, with punched hits by his teammates, enabled the Chicago Amer jeans to shut out Cleveland here to- day, 1 to o, and win their third straight game from the visitors. The game was a pitchers battle between Benz ana R1anding with the former showing the better form Three times the visitors threatened to score. but Benz tight ened up and spoiled their chances ona o,It and a man on base. He allow ed the same number of hits as his op- ponent, four, but all were scattered
 Lord opened the seventh with a. sin gle. He reached second on Chase sacrifice and scored on Collins double with the only run of the game.
 Each team f1elded in spectacular style, and time and as'aln came to CNe assistance of the pitchers.
 Weaver was presented with large silver bat and ball by some or his friends.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
PUTNAM HIGH HAS
 FINE PROSPECTS
Game Scheduled With N. F. A.-Sea
 sons Schedule Announced.

The candidates for the Putnam High team have begun spring practice un- der the supervision of Ray Sherman. Some good material is working out and 1t is anticipated that the team will be equal to, if not stronger, than any of the past seasons.
 They have two games scheduled with N. F. A. team, first game on May 13 at the local campus.
 The management announces the fol- lowing schedule: April F, Putnam Clerks at Putnam; April 25, South bridge High at Putnam April 29 Webster High at Webster; May 1, Xiii Gngly High at Dayville; May 5, Pom fret school at Pomfret; May g, Wind ham High at Putnam; May 13, Nor wich Free Academy at Norwich; May 16. Boys Trade school of Worcester at Putnam: May 20, Windham High at Willimantic: May P, Norwich Free Academy at Putnam; May 30, Alumni at Putnam; June 3. Webster High at Putnam; June 5, Killirgly High at Putnam; June 10. Southbridge High at Southbridge.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
Dolan Cleans the Bases.

St. Louis, April 16.-Indianapoiis de- feated St. Louis in the first game of the local F'edera1s' season. T to g. A home run by Dolan in the third inning brought in Kauff and Scherr and gave the visiting team a lead that the local players could not overcome: In the first inning Kommers or St. Louis drove the ball over the right field fence for home run. bringing in Roucher Score: R. H. E. Indianapolis 2 0 s1ooo 1-T Il 2 st. Louis 30 0 0 0 0 o 0-3 2
 Falkenburg and Rariden; Groom and Simon.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
ch;caao Feds Win First Game.

Kansas City, Mo-, April 16.-Chtcago defeated Kansas City, 3 to ?, in the initial game of the season today as a result of Hendrix's effective pitching. The visiting pitcher allowed but one hit up to the eighth inning. Singles by Fleck and Zwilling. a base on naIs to Week and a double by Wickland gave Chicago two runs and the game in the sixth. Chicago's other run was scored in the second on Zwill1ng' 8 triple and Wickland's double. The To- calls scored their runs in the eighth on singles bv EasterIy, StovalI and Ken worthy and a double by Packard. The srara hv innings: R. H. E. Tts Cbicago o6i iOO2o o-S 2 Kansas City 0 6 0 0 0 0 O 2 0-2 1
 Hendrix and Wilson; E. Packard and EaSterly.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
Wagner Made His First Hit.

St, Louis, April l6.-The Pittsburgh team won from St, Louis today, to l, Pittsburgh tallied it's first run in the second inning when Wagner got his first hit of the season. a single over second base, and took third on Whit teo's throw past first in trying for Viox He scored on Miteheffs single.
 In the fifth Carey walked and was forced at second by Kelly: Mewrey reached first on HuggiHs' tumble. kel- ly then stole third. Wagner got his second single. scoring Kelly. and when Wlitted threw the ball Into right field both Me~rey and Wagner count ed. Snappy fielding after this inning held the PittsburgheEs sceEeIess.
 St. Louis run came in the seventh inning oR J. Millor'S single, an out by Wilson and Cruises single.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17

tions by his play at center during the training season. Griffith, will be at right, while Connolly, the hard-hitting left-felder of last year. will retain his place.
 Boston's only serious loss to Federal League incursions was in battery ma teriaL Raridans defection left Whal- ing. a. player of one seasons major league experience, as first string catcher, with Gowdy, who returns again to the big leagues, as second choice. Jack Quinn was taken from the pitching staff. But there re- main pitchers of worth in Tyler, Per due, Rudolph and Hess, and of prom ise in Cocrehdm, Afaikel, Crutchers and Bee.
 Brooklyn National.
 The Brooklyn club starts the season with brighter prospects than has been the case for several years With WiIbert Robinson as manager the team will have the benefit of sea- sOned and capable baseball general in charge and material for fast clever playing combination. If Robinson can
 spur the players to sustained effort the team should prove a formidable opponent for every club in the Ma | tional League circuit
 The team is particularly strong in
 battery and on the infield- In Ruclzer, Reulbach. Ragan, Wagner, Brown and Aitchison the Brooklyn club has | SiX~tWirlerS who should work success | fully all season, with the possibility of | one of several others earning a place 1 among the regulars. Behind the plate i the Superbas are also weel fortified with Mccarthy Fischer, Miller and | Erwin, all dependable catchers- The inf1eld combination, consisting i of Daubert, Cutshaw, Egan and 1 Smith, with Hummel and EIoerfeld in l reserve, presents a lineup strong in
 both offensive and defensive play. | While Egan is not quite the calibre ! of Tinker, the former Cincinnati play
 CT has strengthened the infield and
 Brooklyn presents a strong barrier 1 around the diamond on the eve of pennant play. The outield is not so i impressive but in Dalton, Stengel and Wheat, the Superbas have ex- ! cellent players, and Manager Robinson will undoubtedly weld together a. sat- isfactory combination before the pres 1 ent season closes.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
Browns Won in Seventh.

Detroit, Mich, April 16.-Three De +roit pitchers were unable to stop St Louis today, and the Browns won, s to R. James. who pitched his first complete game of major league base ball, was also hit hard. but only In the fourth inning, when they scored two runs. were the Tigers able to bunch their drives.
 St. Louis won the game in the seventh. With the score tied. Shotton opened with & single to deep short and took second on Bushs wild throw 10 first base. Austin sacrificed. Pratt struck out and Williams singled, scoring Shotten. Walker then counted Williams with a double to left.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
KID COLLINS WON
 OR LOST FIGHT.
Gets Decision on Foul, But Continues
 and is Knocked Out.

Kid Collins of Willimantic had a varied experience at the Mariville A. C., Providence, Wednesday night in his boxing bout with Young Mcfarland of that city. After Referee Jack Finnell had awarded the fight to Collins in the first round, because Mcfarland hit him when he was down, Matchmaker Do- herty told the boys to continue as they were leaving the ring, and then Collins was fattened in the second round after taking a fierce lacing. Dopesters are trying to figure out which of the boys won the fight. Collins on a foul or Mcfarland on knockout. Collins was far from being in good shape, having walked from Willimantic. In the main bout, billed as the we1terweight cham pionship of the world, Tommy Maloney landed the decision over Alberts.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
HAMILTON CHANGES MIND.
Decides to Rejoin St. Louis Americans
 Mot to Play With FederaIs.

Earl Hamilton, pitcher, who jumped from the St. Louis American league baseball club to the Kansas City Fed erals last Thursday, has agreed to rejoin the St. Louis team. Hamilton reached this decision after an all-day conference with President Hedges of the St Louis club at Hamilton's home in OsWego, Kan.
 George Stovall, manager of the Kan sas City Federal league club, who in- duced Hamilton ts leave the St. Louis team last week, granted Hamilton per
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17

ened by the trade with Pittsburg. for Robinson is expected to take his reg ular turn on the mound and prove effective. Steele, Perritt, GTiner, Hop per and Hagerman are counted on to work in regular order with Robinson The acquisition of O'Connor of the American associationf will prove a benefit to the catching department With Wingo and O'Connor taking turns with mask and init the club will be well equipped, since Roche is available as a. relief catcher should an emer- gency arise.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
ORIGINATES NEW LEADER.
Former Giant Player Manaser-St
 Louis Battery Stronger This Year.

Baseball fans will note many changes in the personnel of the Cincinnati Ma tional league team this season. First and probably foremost, the team will have a new leader in the person of Charles Herzog, formerly of the New York Giants, who succeeds Joe Tin ker, now manager of the Chicago Fed
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
Federal League.

At Pittsburgh: Pittsburgh Brooklyn game postponed; wet grounds.
 At 7Ealtirnore: Baltimore-Buffa10 game postponed; wet grounds.
 At Canbridge: Harvard-U U diversity of Maine game cancelled; wet grounds
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
ALL STARS CONFIDENT OF vICRORY Expect Defeat N. F. A. Easily TodayHoulan and Brick
 ley the Opposing Mound Artists Manager Leahy
 Promises Prompt Starting of Games this Season.

mission to go to his home in Oswege last Sunday night.
 To secure Hamilton, Stovall offered a S500e bonus and a three year con- tract for a total of $21. 900. The pitch CT came here and worked out at Fed eral league park. He was in such good condition Stovau decided to use him in the opening game
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
National League.

At Brooklyn: Brooklyn-Boston game postponed; wet grounds.
 At Philadelphia: New YoTk-Phila- delphia game postponed wet grounds: At Cincinnati: Chicago-Cincinrau game postponed; wet grounds.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
NORWICH FIVE LOSES.
Rubber Formed in Series With WillI-
 mantio Duckpin Team.

The Norwich five went to Williman- tic Wednesday night and were defeat ed in duclzpin bowling by the Thread City team. This evens up the series, one each. Bush had the highest total of 319 and Simmons had high single of 123.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
PIRATES STRONGER THIS YEAR
Manager Clark Satisfied-Boston's Prospects Are Bright.

Altogether the Pirates of 1914 are stronger than the team which finished the 1913 season. President Barney Drsfuss says the team is better" and will get a good start. Manager Clarke has declined to give an opinion but It is known he is satisfied, especially with his young outfelders and pitch CTS. There is strength in the Pirates this year, the malcontents have gone to other teams and if the youngsters come up to expectations the team should be a big factor in the pennant race.
 The Boston Nationals aspire to first division honrs this year. With a team that has been practically. made over since he took charge last season, Manager Stallings predicts that Bos- ton wiH finish at least fourth. and possibly third. The Braves closed last seasons race in fifth place.
 The accession of Johl.uy Evers, crack second baseman and manager of the 1913 Chicago Cubs. and the re- suItant loss of Bill Sweeney, was probably the most notable change in the team. Much is expected by local fans from the combination mid-in1ield play of Evers and young Maranville, the diminutive shortstop of last year. Recruits will cover the other infield positions. Schmidt at first replacing Hap Meyers, and Deal at third, filling a position uncertainty occupied foI several years. Both are from the International League.
 Manager Stallings has shaped his outfield as one of speed, with good batting propensities. Gilbert, late o1 Milwaukee has gulfilled great expecta-
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
MONEY.

New York, April Is. = Call money steady at l 3-402 per cent; ruling rate ?: last loan 2; closing 1 3-4@2. Time loans weak, 50 days 1-2; go days 3-4; six months 1-4
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
COTTON.

New York. April 16. = Spot cotton quiet; middling upiands 1S.10 gulf 1895; no sales. Futures closed quiet. May 12.47. July 1a.33, August 12e9, October 11.s3, December 11.66. Janu- ary 11.52.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17
Detroit
Totals

 tx1 Batted for Hall in sth (xx1Ran for Stanase in sth. Score by innings: st Louis ..,,,-,,-., IS Detroit ,r,+...,t,...., 0 0-5 I've base hits. Williams ?. Leary, Walker. Three base hit, Cobb.
Norwich bulletin., 1914-04-17

era1 league club. There are also changes in both the outfield and infield and large squad of recruits for the pitchers positions
 In the outfield Merb Moran will fill the vacancy created by the trade of Bob Bescher to the New York Nation alS. Manager HerZog will play short stop while another change in the in field will be the appearance of Niehoff at third base in place of Johnny Dodge. Niehoff was obtained by draft from the Louisville American association club last fall. Tom Clarke will un- doubtedly be the first string catcher
 Earl Yingling. one of the players involved in the trade with Brooklyn which was indirectly the cause of Tinker leaving the National league, is depended upon to be one of the teams s mainstays in the box. He will be assisted by Rube Benton, Johnson, the will choose several from his squad of pitching recruits, all af whom he says look good.
 The probable lineup during the early days of the season will be: HobltzeH, 1st base; Groh, 2nd base; Herzog, 1 shortstOp, captain and manager; Me ! hoff, 3rd base: Marsans. left field; Bates. center field; Moran. right field; Yingling, Johnson and Benton, pitch ! CTS, and Clarke, catcher.
 St. Louis.
 ] The strength of the St. Louis club, [ which finished last in the National l league race of 1913, is an uncertain ] quantity on the eve of the new season. ! Manager Huggins has considerable e
 new material, secured in the trade with 1 Pittsburgh and from other sources, but
 no definite idea of the playing ability
 of the new combination will be avail ! able until the team has faced several rival clubs during the early days of the pennant play.
 The trade with Pittsburg whereby 1 the Cardinals secured four players
 strengthened the team in several po-
 sitions, particularly behind the bat and the intield. During the ante season games with the St. Louis Browns Mill Ter at first and Butler at short devel-
 oped heavy hitting ability and with
 DoBan and Manager Huggins, proved
 a fast fielding combination. Two new players. Wilson, center, and Cruise right, have shown well in the out
 seasons and should work well with the
 inner line of defense.
 The battery squad was also strength