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Evening star., 1914-12-26

The Baltimore club, though it vir-
tually had the field to itself last season.
cially admitted that the venture lost
$4,000. and it is but natural that those
who have their money invested want
to cut down expenses and get the prop
osition on a paying basis. On the
whole, the salaries of the Feds next
season will be greater than they were
last season, when it is estimated the
losses of the league went over the six
hundred d-thouSand-dol mark. With
the expenses increased and the circuit
remaining the same it is hard to see
how the new league is going to make
both ends meet in the coming struggle.
The two major leagues. on the other
hand, will reduce their running eX-
penses. The National League already
has put the limit of twenty-one on the
number of players club may carry.
and both big leagues will economize
in other ways. Under existing condi-
fering another poor season, and the
side which is able to lose the least
money is the one that will survive
longest.
Just how serious blow Clark Grif-
fifth dealt the Federals when he in
duced Johnson to return to the WASH
ington club is evidenced by the amount
of Squealing the Federal League Off
cials are doing. When the Feds signed
Johnson they made what was conceded
to be the most damaging move against
their rivals since they came into the
field. 1t was not only because of John
sons reputation and drawing ability.
but the influence that his jumping
might have on other players. who all
respected Johnson for his modesty and
conservatism.
The seriousness of the Johnson leap
to the Feds was demonstrated when
Comiskey purchased Eddie Collins for
$4,000 to Offset the effect of Johnson
playing with the opposing team in Chi
cago The chances are that Griffith will
prove the winner, even though the
Feds go to courta for if the contract
which Johnson signed last season is
valid. as it is claimed. any papers sub
sequently signed by him with the Feds
are void.
There is no doubt that the acquisition
of Johnny Evers by the Braves last
season did much to make that team
the world champion. The addition of a
single player frequently has done won
ders for a ball team. Evers was just
the man Stallings needed to assist him
in making the Braves a winner
Eddie Collins may duplicate this per-
Torrance in Chicago. Collins is a
younger man than Evers. He is Evers'
superior as far as natural ability is
concerned, and Collins. too, is given
credit for having base ball intelligence.
If he brings about for the White Sox
what Evers did for the Braves Comis-
key will have made splendid invest
Evening star., 1914-12-26
SOUTH ATLANTIC FOOT BALL
RECOGNIZED BY BIG SCHOOLS
Four Universities From This Section Appear
on Schedules of Big Five Suggestion
for New System at Princeton

would like to see delegated TO each
Of these proposed integers:
The head director: To determine the
seasons policy. to map out the type
of work for the team as the season
advances. to determine, after consul
tation with the head field coach, hat
coaches are to return to assist in the
oaching OF the team and when they
are 10 return: to specify what rudi-
merts and fundamentals they are 10
teach the players and what more dis
tinctly they are not to teach 1t Is
hardly necessary to say that am
coach who appears to be a disorganiz
ing factor must stop coaching at the
directors bidding.
The head field coach: ITO see that the
plays adopted are perfected IN me
chamical skill: that the rudiment-
taught by the visiting coaches are
co-ordinated with the mechanical per-
lection of the plays. and that con-
hicting instructions to the players are
eliminated. In brief the head field
coach is responsible for the develop
meat of the team, its plays and players.
and shall see that the players who are
asked to return shall coach in con-
formity to the plays of the season.
The head director though, is designat-
Ell to have charge of the quarter
backs. in order that he may school
them in the utilization of plays-the
strategy of the game
A summation of the duties to be as
signed to the committee follows: They
might act as a board on recommenda-
ton to the faculty or athletic treas
urer on matters pertaining to equip
ment contracted for during the season.
They might, at the directors request.
undertake a compilation of the plays
used by other teams during the sea son.
They might actively follow up and
keep in touch with the players of the
squad in all matters pertaining to
their welfare and work. They might
cooperate with the officers of the
undergraduate classes in the matter Of
organized cheering. etc. In all matters
of arranging games with other teams.
in all diversions. side trips, etc. they
might be considered essential for the
team they would have supervision"
1t is very interesting to note that Mr.
Brown mentioned several u ror the
positions, and especially that on one of
the arrangements he suggests two
Washington men are placed in posi-
tions of supreme authority. Here is
that list of names:
Head director. Phil King: field coaca.
Logan Cunningham; graduate commit
tee, Herring tchairman), Taylor and
Hart.
1t would, indeed. ne a pleasure to
local followers OF foot ball to have
two Washington men in charge of foot
ball. And it might be said that it is
the general opinion that they are
about the most capable to be obtained.
Evening star., 1914-12-26
BY n. C. BYRD.

More foot ball dates have been
awarded the colleges in the south At
lantic section for 1915 by the big
northern universities than has ever
before been the case. For the first
time in the history of the sport. per-
haps. four institutions will appear on
the gridirons of the big five" The
University of Virginia has been given
place on the lists of Yale and Har-
ward. Washington and Lee and Fir-
ginia Polytechnic Institute are each to
play Cornell and Georgetown will be
seen at Princeton.
No better tribute to the splendid de-
velopment foot ball has undergone in
the south in the last two or three
years can be given than this recogni-
tion 1t is receiving by the university
elevens. That games have been sched-
uied with four institutions In the
south Atlantic region is evidence that
| those in charge of athletics in the
northern universities are of the opin-
ion that a really formidable stage has
been reached in section where
foot ball was not before looked upon
as being very strong. 1t is proba able
that Virginia's splendid showing
against Yale last fall had much to do
with the formation of this idea. as 1t
is known that Virginia has not gen.
orally been the most capable eleven i'll
! the section, because for the past two
or three years Washington and Lee
| and A and NJ. have been strong enough
| to play at least on even terms with
the Orange and Blue and Georgetown
| had proved itself consistently superior
| for four consecutive seasons.
! If the clevens mentioned that Will
play Cornell, Yale. Harvard and
| Princeton next fall are as strong as is
generally hoped, and If they. conse-
F.. quently, make the right kind of show
| ings, the close relationships establish
! ed for 1915 probably will be contin-
! ued indefinitely 1t is to be hoped that
/ will be the ultimate development.
| A suggestion for a new foot ball
! system at Princeton has been given by
Coleman p. Brown. '06. in a letter
published in a recent Alumni Weekly,
the official paper Of the alumni as
sociation of that university. Mr.. Brown
modifies the majority of previous sug-
gestions to the effect that one man
be not expected to do all the coach
ing, the handling of the team and
everything connected with it, He pro-
poses, after giving numerous seeming
1y sound reasons for the idea, that a
director be appointed and that this di-
rector have under him a field coach
and graduate committee of three.
Here are the functions Mr.. Brown
Evening star., 1914-12-26
BENDER IRATE AT SHAWKEY
Doesn't Like Story That He Is a Has
Been, as Reported.

PHILADELPHIA. December 26-Chief
Bender is irate because of the story
alleged to come from Shawkey, In
which the latter stated that Plank
and Bender were done and never would
pitch winning ball again in the Amer
lean League, and that both were used
only against teams they could beat.
To this Bender said:
If Shawkey really said that then I
stand convinced there is no gratitude
in base ball among players. / taught
Shawkey all I know about pftcning
and then for him to come out with
the statement credited to him is show
ing spirit which actually starrles me.
l hardly believe 1t is true, and will
not believe it until see Shawkey and
learn the truth of the matter"
The chief is spending the winter here
at his Tioga home. devotirg his time
to his sporting goods business and
trap shooting, at which he is one of
the best in the country.
Evening star., 1914-12-26

ment in purchasing him, even though
the price was $4,000.
Sherwood Magee drove in 101 runs
for Phillies last season, and he was not
on successful team, either. If he
keeps up this clip for the Braves next
season he is sure to have even a bet
ter record, for on a successful team
there are more opportunities 10 shine
than on a mediocre aggregation such
as the Phillies have been for years.
Philadelphia is not figured to cut
much of a figure in either of the ma jor
league races next season. Though that
city in former years nearly monopoliz-
ed base ball honors it is very likely to
have a severe setback next season.
Connie Mack. though he is n wizard.
may find it hard to replace Bender.
Plank and Collins. while the dropping
of Magee by the Phillies and the prob
able loss of Lobert are not going to heli'
the National League aggregation. II
will not create much of a surprise II
both the teams of the Quaker city fin
ish in the second division in their re-
spective races in 1915.
Evening star., 1914-12-26
DEs JARDIEN ALL-RoUND STAR.
Chicago Foot Ball Captain Also on
Three Other Teams.

CHICAGO, December 2S.-Des jar
dien of the University of Chicago and
the general selection of the western
foot ball experts for center of the all
western eleven, is one of the most ver-
satile and prominent college athletes
in the middle west. He is a wonder
in every branch of collegiate sport.
He is the center on the Chicago bas-
ket ball team, pitcher for the base
ball nine and a point getting track
man He bids fair to land twelve
"Cs," a record equaled by no other
man at Chicago. Des Jardlen has
worked his way through college and
feels he should repay as speedily as
possible some of the sacrifices made in
his behalf.
1t is perhaps worth recording that
Mrs. Des Jardien's attitude toward
foot ball has been that of a Spartan
son died as result of kic.. in the
stomach while playing Rugby foot
ball at Wells College. Mo.
Base ball or coaching posi.ion ap-
ing opportunity for several years, all
though he looks forward to an ulti-
mate business career.
Paul Raymond des Jardien was
born August "a. 1893: in Coffeyviile.
Kan, known to base ball fans as the
home of Walter Johnson. where his
father conducted a mechanical shop.
Des Jardien pere was born in France
and Mrs. Des Jardien in Germany.
They were married during the Franco
Prussian war of 1870.
When the father died the family
came to Chicago. Two elder brothers
arc physicians and two older sisters
are married. So as the baby of the
family. Paul lives with his mother in
an apartment near the campus. He
attended the Lee Little Grammar
School. from which he was graduated
when fourteen years old, and then en-
tered Wendell Phillips High School
in the fall of 1907.
Evening star., 1914-12-26
TOURISTS GET COIN
Ball Players Said to Have
Made $1,000 a Piece.
TRIP PROVES SUCCESSFUL
Teams Have Returned From Homo
lulu to Disband This
Week.

NEW YORK, December 26.-While a
large majority of our underpaid base
ball slaves have remained quietly at
home this winter, clipping coupons
and entertaining offers from the Fed
erals, little band of. Industrious
workers has been busy gathering some
earned money. We refer to the Ma
tional and American League All-Stars,
who have just returned from mis-
sionary work in Honolulu, and who will
close their tour at San Diego, Cal,
next Sunday.
This trip has been the most sue
cessful ever undertaken by two all
star teams. The clubs played all
through California before going to
Honolulu. and attracted so much atten-
ton that each man was $500 to the
good. with all expenses paid, before
setting sail for the Hawaiian Islands
They did so well there that Frank Ban
croft expects to give each player a
Evening star., 1914-12-26
GOLF.NG HINTS.
BY "sTRAIGHT DRIvE.-

PRACTICE SWINGS.-A few
years ago the habit of taking a
practice swing or two before hit
ting the ball on nearly every
stroke became so prevalent here
that the British authorities by
rigidly enforcing a radical inter-
probation of rule No. Is prevented
its spread abroad.
On this side golfers are permit
ted to take practice swings on
the tee and on all other strokes
not within clubs length of
the ball" The u. S. G. A. thus
asserted its right to interpret the
rules just the same as in the case
of the Schenectady putter.
Practice swinging is a mighty
useful expedient for the man
temporarily off on a stroke, but
is a bad regular habit to acquire.
When off it helps give a con-
fidence that you will hit the ball,
but for regular use it is a tire
some and 1aborious process for
yourself and those who play with
you.
Evening star., 1914-12-26
FEDS ANGELS HAVE INVESTED
$3OOOOOO, SAYS WEEGTIMAN
Chicago Magnate Tells of Fortune Put Up in
Effort to Have League Recognized
as Major Body.

Recognition with territorial rights.
always have favored peace, but l want
to tell you honestly that there never
yet has been the slightest chance of
a peace pact being signed.s All that
peace stuff just before the Omaha
meeting was tommyrot.
We are prepared to fight for our own
terms---not organized base balls We
are prepared to fight for our rights,
and / think we are well equipped for
the battle. We have the finances and
the fighters, and sooner or later we
will invade New York with a modern
plant. There is more than one mil
lionaire in our circuit. AS l said. we
have more than 100000 invested
Now, can you picture. in your widest
dreams, US quitting?"
Evening star., 1914-12-26

BASE BALL FURNISHES
IT'S VIVID CONTRASTS

Base ball furnishes its vivid
contrasts in individuals as in
plays and business deals. The
purchase price of Eddie Collins
Is various1y estimated at from
$5O.OOO to 100000 cash. the rec
ord price of the history of the
game. The day Connie Mack sold
Collins to the White Sox for n
stupendous amount the Cadil-
lac club Of the Michigan State
League disposed of three 300
hitters for the ridiculous price
of $3.50. Young and Sharrock
went to Kansas City, while
Penner was turned over to
Saginaw. While these three
rolled into one might not begin
to make an embryo Collins. it
must still be remembered that a
short year ago almost any 300
hitter would have brought mt
least $500 on the big league
market.
Evening star., 1914-12-26
BY J. ED GRILLo.

Carl Cashion not only signed a con-
tract with the Minneapolis club OF
the American Association nearly two
months ago, but at that time he re-
ceived advance money amounting to
$500. The story that Cashion had
baked on joining the Cantillon team
cannot possibly be based on facts. for
Cashion is not the man to repudiate a
contract and deny the receipt of ad-
vance money.
Furthermore. it is not Griffith's inten-
tion to have Cashion developed as an
outfelder During Joe Cantillon's visit
here some weeks ago it was agreed to
give Cashion chance to play first
base Griffith thinks he may be devel-
Evening star., 1914-12-26

CHICAGO. December 2s.-"How much
money has been invested in the Fed
eraI League as it stands today" was
a question put to President Weeghman
Of the Chifeds.
oh, I should roughly estimate the
finances. including parks, players and
all tangible assets, such as experience,
which came high, at $4,000, ,00O," was
his answer.
Well, what is she ultimate aim OF
your confreres?" was another question
asked.
Recognition as major league 10
what we are after, said Weeghman.
Evening star., 1914-12-26
JAY GOULD AS A JUDGE,
Court Tennis Champion to Oficiate
at DOG Show.

NEW YORK, December 26.-Jay
Gould, champion court tennis player
of the world will be found occupying
new role next month. He has just
been appointed one of the judges of
the annual dog show of the West
minister Kennel Club, to be held from
February 90 to 25 at the Grand Cen
trail Palace. Mr.. Gould will arrange
the ribbons for the pointers.
Another fancier who will make his
initial bow as judge is Rupert II. An
derson of Plainield, N. j. He will
judge the Russian wolf hounds. Mrs
Reginald F. Mayhem will make her
first appearance as a judge, and she
will have the onerous task Of making
the awards in the Pomeranian toy,
spaniels, Pekingese, Japanese, pugs
and Brussels Giffons.
Evening star., 1914-12-26
CARL CASHION SIGNED AND DREW
$4OO FROM MINNEAPOLIS CLUB
Story That Player Is Baking on Deal Not
Based on Facts-Old Fifty-Cent
Entrance Restored.

oped in that position for he is a nat
ural hitter.
Cashion is still a young man. In the
few games he played for Montreal last
season he hit $40, easily leading the
league.
AS result of a meeting Of the direc-
tors OF the Washington club, held
THURSDAY. there will be tifty-cent en-
trance along the regular approach to
the ball park next season. 1t is not the
intention to close Boehler street en-
trance. but the patrons of fifty-cent
seats will be able to use either the
front or the side entrance every day
next season. There was considerable
complaint last summer about the Boeh-
Ter street entrance, which the club in
augurated In order to facilitate the
handling of the crowds on big days.
Evening star., 1914-12-26
MAY Be SOLE BUYER
Rupert Alone to Take Yanks,
Huston Dropping Out.
FINAL CONFERENCE TODAY
Talk of Mathewson for Manager Not
Idle Gossip-Donovan
= Favorite for Place.
FINAL CONFERENCE TODAY

NEW YORK. December 26.-All of the
mystery which has surrounded the ne
gotiations for the sale of the New York
American League club is likely to be
dispelled at meeting today which will
bring together Frank Farrell. the pres
ent president, and Col. Jacob Rupert
jr., and Capt. Tillinghast L. Huston. An
admission of such a conference was
made yesterday by Huston, and he sup
plemented the remark with prediction
that nightfall might determine his final
attitude.
Though his friends and advisers in
sist that definite terms were agreed
upon in Chicago on the part of Ban
Johnson. who represented Mr.. Farrell.
Capt. Huston, for publication purposes
at least, never has consented to go on
record either way. His emotions seem
to have played between the white heat
of enthusiasm to utter indifference
throughout the week of negotiations.
and it was said yesterday that Capt.
Huston might let Col. Rupert go 1t
alone even if the transaction is bound
today by formal delivery of the club
stock. Capt. Huston's apparent indif-
ference of the past twenty-fOur hours
presuma bly, is a reflection of the atti-
tude of his business associates of Ha-
vana, Cuba, who from the start have
mildly opposed his entrance into base
Evening star., 1914-12-26
OWENS MAY SETTLE
WALTER JOHNSON CASE

CINCINNATI. Ohio, December
"a report In out and gaining
currency that the whole Walter
johnson case, instead of being
submitted to any three lawyers.
as suggested by President GIL
more of the Federal League.
may be taken by mutual consent
to ex-Judge John Owens OF Chi
cago, for q legal opinion.
The prObity and legal skill Of
Judge Owens are acknowledged3
other attorneys doubtless class
as well, but few, II any. have
also the requisite knowledge OF
base ball. Judge Owens pitched
semi-pro and minor league bah
for many years before taking up
the study of the law.
Evening star., 1914-12-26

Catchers of the American League are
rejoicing that Charlie Comiskey failed
to land Fritz Maisel OF the Yankees for
his White SoX. What more fearful
combination could a catcher conceive
even in a nightmare. than to have
Eddie Collins on the first base and
Maisel on third?
Evening star., 1914-12-26

A Chicago newspaper has published
an editorial begging Eddie Collins not
to write for the papers after he joins
the White SoX for fear he may dis
rupt the team. This would seem to
confirm the rumor that several of the
White SoX can read.
Evening star., 1914-12-26
BY ]. ED GRILLO.

the Federal League clubs realize that
ute necessary them rerenc their expenses proved
Baltimore club down both Sherwood Magee
Charley Doom, from organized
willing jump the Feds They expected salaries keeping
those paid other players who their lot with the
both
Evening star., 1914-12-26
Reds to Train at Covington.

CONVICTION, La, December 26.--The
Cincinnati National base ball club will
train in Covington next spring, it was
announced here last night. The sta
dunn of st. Paurs College will be used
as a playing field.
Evening star., 1914-12-26

Now that Johnson has jumped back
perhaps Gilmore may interest a few
American League artists who have per-
sonaI pride in their batting averages.
Evening star., 1914-12-26
check for $4,000 when the teams dis

Arthur Fletcher. Fred Snodgrass,
George Burns and Jeff Tesreau were
Giants who made this neat winter
pickup. though Burns did not get a
full share, as he did not make the
trip to Honolulu. Bancroft writes
that none of the players who took a
chance with him is dissatisfied with
prospects for next season, and none
is thinking of going over to the
Feds
Evening star., 1914-12-26
BASE BALL BRIEFS.

Ray Miller, first baseman of Colum-
bus, declares Walter Gerber, the Pi-
rates new shortstop, is the best ever.
1t is likely that Hans Wagner may
have something to say in rebuttal
around April IA.
Evening star., 1914-12-26

Perhaps Ban Johnsons promised
jolt is Walter Johnson for
the New Yorks. This young gentleman
with any four players would assure
Col. Rupert five stars of the first or
Evening star., 1914-12-26

When Mack brings his Athletics to-
gether this spring ten of the men who
won the worlds championship in 1913
will be missing. The list of those who
have gone includes Collins, Plank, Ben
Evening star., 1914-12-26

Fred Clarke, having failed to induce
Ed Konetchy to do walter Johnson -
Miller Huggins has assumed the task.
The wonder of it is just why.
Evening star., 1914-12-26

Charlie Herzog is now said to have
entered the lists for organized base
ball. He is supposed to have submitted
a flattering offer for big Ed Konetchy,
who deserted Pittsburgh. Both Clarke
and Higgins failed to entice the Big
Train back into the fold. Herzog be-
lieves Honey would fit as nicely with
the Reds as did Dick Hoblitzell lin his
palmiest days.