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The Washington times., 1915-01-09
DOUBTED
BALL COULD CURVE
"0ny" Nolan Had to Convince
Him by Actual 0emonstra.
ton After Trip East.

1.-THE first curve ball ever saw was
thrown by the Only Nolan. pitcher for
an INDIANAPOLIS independent team in
1876" says George w. Scribner. 4
former catcher.
THE Louisville team. Of which
was q member. played indianapolis a
game that year. We had heard OF No
ian's curve, but doubted his ability
to throw one. When we faced him We
got the surprise of our lives. He
hooked the ball over the plato in e.
manner that made our eyes pop wide
open.
Henry Chadwick. now called the
father OF baseball. was writing base
ball for q Newspaper In Brooklyn at
the time. He wrote stories denounc-
ing the reports that Nolan could
curve the ball.
Nolan went east 20 ahow his curves
to Chadwick. Ile used two posts in
demonstrating that he actually could
curve the spere. Chadwick admitted
Nolan's power. but said II was in hts
srm-that no other man could pos
sibiy curve Q balL
''But 1t wasn't long until every
youngster could throw better curves
than Nolan"
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
NOW GOING AFTER
FEDERAL PLAYERS
Rumors Current That O. B. Men
Are in Field to Grab Best
Men From Invaders.

NEW YORK. Jan. s.-Rumors are our
rent here today that the word has gone
down the line from organized baseball
to- obtain all the players now aligned
with the Federals that it Is possible to
get. At least twenty players are being
sought. according to the report.
Tho arrival Of Charley Herzog. the
Cincinnati manager. In New York. and
the departure OF Manager Bill Donovan.
OF the Yankees. for parts unknown.
have given rise to the rumor These
two men have been most active in get
ting players lined up with the o. b.
forces.
Armando Marsans is ready and will
ing to hop back to the fold. Ban john
son Is pulling the. wires to secure his
release from the National League. If
Johnson Is successful Marsans proba bly,
Will come to the Yankees.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09

4 Ray Morgan, the Gri6men's en-.
ergetic young second baseman, is
going to follow the example of Joe
Engel and begin training q bit early
for the coming campaign on the
diamond. He will get into shape at
Georgstown, working out in the bat
ting cage and on the diamond with
the Blue and Gray collegians.
Charlie Cox, graduate manager Of
athletics at Georgetown, has offered
the use Of his batting cage and var
atty diamond to any member Of the
Gri6men who may care to use it in
getting into condition before the
regular training season starts. Man.
ager Griffith was pleased at the offer
and accepted it forthwith.
II have couple of players win
tering in Washington" said the Old
Fox today, "but only one of them
really needs any early work of this
kind. III have Mike Martin take
him in charge, putting him through
the hoop over there and seeing that
he doesn't hurt himself.
This is a very kind offer on the part
Of Mr.. Cox and shall be only too glad
to take advantage Of 1t. Ray puts on
weight SO fast that it will do him a
world Of good to get into training before
the others. He's young yet, you know.
and doesn't know how to keep this
weight down. But. II he can work out
over there with the college players,
having hatting practice and a good rub
down every day, he ought to be ready
by the time the regular training season
begins at Charlottesville"
Morgan is going to have a fight on his
hands this year for his job in the Griff.
mems infield. Charlie Pick and Douglas
Neff. two speedy players, are out for the
berth and will give Ray a battle. II
Morgan reports IN poor condition. his
chances will be very poor. for the other
two are grooming themselves for some
fast work In the training camp. OF
course. II Morgan appears In good shape,
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
Pennsy Offers Date
Tow. and J. Eleven

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 9.-Pennsyl-
vania has offered a football date to
w. and J. for 1915. not selecting any par
ticular day. but opening negotiations.
w. and J. and Penn last played football
in 1897. and Penn won, IS to 1.
For the last two seasons W. and J.
has had one Of the best elevens in the
country. Bob FOlwel!. the former Penn
backtield star. has been coaching them.
and will return there next fall. His
team led the country in scoring in
1918. and also led the Eastern teams
during 1914. Some of the big 1911 VIC
tories were over Yale and Pitt.
In the team ratings, W. and ]. was
placed second. with Harvard leading.
Harvard beat w. and j., 1919.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
EXPECT RAY MORGAN
TO BEGIN TRAINING
ON HILLTOP FIELD
Charlie Cox Offers Use. Of Batting
Cage to Griff, Who Accepts 1t
For His Energetic Young
.. ..." Infielder.
BY LOUIS A. DouGHER.

UOOOdCh. = -. r'.@
he will. have the edge on the others, II
only because of his experience.
Joe Boehlins. the Richmond south
paw. will come here next Tuesday for
a conference with Manaser Griffith con-
corning his 1915 contract.
bringing SsH 5os 'Hs s,o iSf &. iss iss s :ss Mann in
ager Griffith today. ne Is q solid lad,
anything. He's probably ali ready to
ny ss1 ns 20 and xss i tcashs. ES take look s' ac
him to have a good year in 1915. II he
to rsGu.h . it wss :. thought thst 2ssns
son. Manager Griffith might have been
summoned to testify in the big suit
brought by the Federal League against
organised baseball, he has not been and
There was only one lawyer whoever
kept me on the stand more than two
minutes" chuckled the Old Fox today,
and he did 1t for two minutes and 9
expect to be there. Mr.. Minor. as presi-
dent Of the club. will take care OF our
affairs pretty we'll. You know. he has
some rep as lawyer"
George Wharton Pepper. Of Philadel-
phia, one of the best corporation law
yers in the country, has been retained
by John X. Tener. to act as attorney
for the National League In the big base
ball suit to be heard In Chicago on
January 20.
In explaining why he repudlated tho
Federal League and returned to the
Yankees Pitcher Ray Caldwell states:
~ reached my decision after I had
secured legal advice which Informed
me that the option the New York club
had on me was binding. The new
owners Of the club offered me a con-
tract which calls for more than double
the amount Of salary I received from
that club last year. 1t Is somewhat
larger than the contract received
from the Buffalo Federals. and after
careful consideration decided to sign
it. .-'h.'.
Bill Donovan. the Yanxs' new man
ager denies that Roger Peckinpaugh h
IS dissatisfied at not being appointed
to succeed Frank Chance. He ex.
plains that when Chance hiked. Peck
inpnugh was informed officially Tint
he was expected to run things only
till the close Of the 1914 season.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
POLO PONIES MAKE
GOOD IN THE ARMY
Easily 0utdo Other Types, Ac.
cording to British Officers,
Who Use All Kinds.

One Of the most interesting develop
nients Of the European war u the man
ner in which polo ponies have proven
their worth at the front. It ia asserted
by English officers that the polo mounts
inarkable showing. outclassing other
types In speed. endurance. and ability
to travel long distances on short ra-
items. The report 10 especially pleasing
TO numerous American Officers who
pony. Of about fifteen hands. 10 an ideal
type for cavalry service.
None OF the armv officers who CAP.
tured the international trophy at
Mcadowbrooke last summer have been
injured. 1t 10 reported from London.
Major Barret and Captain Tomkinson.
beth OF whom were among the first
den this month on . three days leave
Of absence after some thrilling escapes
at the front. Captain Cheape has not
yet been sent to the Continent. having
ssmss; ossn ss;isrsS ed. to tr.inirs nsv ssysiry
Lockett Is not known. but the military
authorities report him safe.
Some Of the prominent poloists who
were slated to come to America with
TIE challensers were not 90 fortunate as
Captain Paimes has been seriously
wounded. and Lord Wodehouse and
young Grenfell have both been killed.
Other players. Who were not candi.
oates for the team. but who were, never
theless, prominent In England, are re-
ported among the dead. Among them
are Lord Innes Kerr. well known In
California, and Captain Harrison and
Lionel Hone Hawkins. The latter was a
brother 90 Anthony Hope. the novelist.
Lord wimbourne. who financially
backed the polo challengers, 10 now a
major in the Irish brigade. having taken
a Commission when war was declared.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
CLARA TO LIVE

CHICAGO, Jan. o.-Clara Ma
duro Win not be executed. The
wee bear that acted - mascot
for the Chicago Cubs last sea-
son, and which meanwhile has
grown to dangerous. proper
hons, has been saved through
the protest that followed the
announcements in the papers
Of the proposed distribution Of
bear steak.
The biggest objection to Clara
was that as soon - she attain
ed full growth, her chief de-
light was to tear up the scenery
and damage the props at the
Cub park.
Miss Msduro will take up her
residence With one Joe Biggio,
who resides near the park.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09

Over in Cincinnati town. there ID
one bitterly disappointed pitcher. Ills
name Is Rube Benton. and the partic-
ular reason why his emotions are reg
istenng poignant regret Is the failure
OF Roger Bresnahan to put over his
proposed trade with Herzog for SUM-
dry Cincy players. chief among them
Rube. Not that Benton loves the
Cubs. He does not. He despises the
whole Bruin tribe. And therein lies
Q tale.
When Rube Benton made his first
appearance In fast company, years ago.
It was against Chicago. and the Cubs
made an awful fool Of him. He had
stage fright. and the burlesque that
followed has had few comedies to
match Il. The climax came when Joe
Tinker calmly stole home while Rube
held Ahe ball In pitching attitude. and
didn't let 60. because he had Just been
called down for throwing the ball
away"
The game sent Benton back to tho
junsles for the season. Many pitchers.
when Inundated In this fashion by
any club. are. through all days to come.
soft marks for that team. Not so with
Mr.. Benton. Since his comeback.
whenever the Cubs are reported in the
offing. Rube's eyes glitter. he pulls and
hauls at his chains. and when at last
the gong clangs, he stalks rapidly to
Hurting hill. and the rest is just de-
tail.
Benton's keenest triumph was prob
ebly the opening game Of 1914. when
ne stood In that pouring rain and
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
Y. N. c. A. Basketers Play
Naval Academy Shooters

The Y. NJ. c. A. regulars will play
the United States Naval Academy
team at Annapolis today. which will be
the fourth game Of the season for the
Navy team. Two well-known Washing
ION boys are playing on the Navy team
this year. Adams and Randall having
made the team.
The Y. NJ. c. 4. aggregation Is one
Of the fastest ever developed here, and
will probably play the 4. A. Y. rules
against the intercollegiate rules played
by the Navy team.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
Cincinnati Club Gets
:. Ivy Wingo, Backstop

CINCINNATI, Ohio. Jan. 9.-Manager
Miller Higgins Of the st. Louis Ma
tional League baseball team announced
here today that, Catcher Ivy Wingo
had been transferred to the Cincinnati
club. The two-year contract which
Wingo recently signed with the st.
Louis club will be duplicated by the
Cincinnati management and Wingo has
agreed to sign II. Huggins said that
as yet no player or money figured In
the deal, but something would he done
later. President Hermann announced
that T. s. Griffith, an Indianapolis A.
A. y. outfielder, has been secured by
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
MATCHED
TO MEET WILLARD
March 5 Selected as Date, and
Juarez, Mexico, Picked as
Spot for Title Battle.

NEW YORK. Jan. Slack johnson
and Jess willard will meet In a
scheduled forty-fve round bout for the
heavyweight championship Of the
world at Juarez. Mexico. on March 6.
Johnson will receive $4,000. win. lose.
or draw. willard has been assured q
minimum Of $4,000 ana his end Is ex.
pected to run higher than that. Final
details for the match were completed
here today.
Immediately after closing the match,
81 900 was cabled to Johnson for ex-
penses. Willard and his manager.
Tom Jones. will leave here tomorrow
for Excelsior Springs. Mo-. where the
big cowboy will put in his training
liCks.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
Re-engages Shrubb.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Jan. 9.-The
re-engagement OF Alfred Shrubb. the
English iong-distsnce runner. as coach
of the Harvard cross-county team,
was announced today. r. T. Twitchell,
captain Of the Crimson team. has re-
ceiyed a letter from Shrubb in Eng
land asking that the runners besin
training SIX weeks before the opening
ofsxhe college next fall.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
Catholic University Is
Meeting Loyola College

Catholic University is meeting Loyola
College, Of Baltimore. at Carroll Hall
tonight, and Is expecting to hand the
visitors a defeat. c. U. won its same
with Yale earlier In the season. but lost
to Loyola on the Baltimore foor.
Coach Rice will use Caffery and
White. forwards; Donneily, center, and
keegau and CSrtriSht. guards.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
Association Picks Out
Detroit for Championship

NEW YORK. Jan. s.-The West was
a decisive winner over the East in the
competition for the sites for national
golf championships At the annual
meeting Of the United States Golf As
sociation at the Waldorf-Astoria last
night.
Tho Country Club Of Detroit was
unanimously chosen as the location Of
the amateur. and the Onwentsia Club,
near Chicago. was selected for tho
women's play.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
Pennsylvania to Appear
On Annapolis Gridiron

Pennsylvania will play the Middies next
fall at Annapolis. according to the
schedule announced today by the Naval
Academy authorities. The GEORGETOWN
eleven will open the season for the
sailors on october 2. and the remainder
Of the list follows:
October 8. Pittsburgh: October 16.
Pennsylvania; October 23. v. r. l.; Oc-
tober 30, North Carolina A. & NJ; No
vember.6, Bucknell: November 70. Col
by; November 20, Ursinus; November
q. Army.
Fordham and Western Reserve have
been dropped to make room for V. p. l.
and Bucknell.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
Larry Mclean Signs Up
For Year With Giants

NEW YORK, Jan. s.-Larry Mclean.
Giant catcher. signed q one-year con-
tract early today to play for McGraw
next season. McGraw was rather fear
full lest Mclean was q hold-out, there
being numerous rumors to that effect.
Mclean 10 the last of the Giants to get
In line,
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
q. W. u. Basketers Win
From Generals in Virginia

LEXINGTON. Va, Jan. s.-George
Washington University basketball play
eSs handed the Washington and Lee
team a decisive beating In the opening
contest here last night by a score Of
2s to lS. At no time were the Generals
able to cope with the visitors.
Washington and Lee. while Almon
starred for George Washington. The
George Washington University team
tackles Virginia Military Institute.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
Gallaudet Is Ready for
Baltimore C. c. Tonight

Gallaudet Is ready for the Baltimore
City College basketball players tonight.
Coach Haas having put the finishing
touches on his team. No trouble is ex-
Tected from the Baltimore lads. who are
rated as nothing more than a strons
scholastic aggregation.
Gallaudet will line UP as follows
keeley and h. Wenger. forwards: Ras-
mussen. center. and Rockwell and
Classen, guards.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
Yankee Owners Put Trip
Up to Manager Donovan

NEW YORK, Jan. S.-Savannah. Ga.
will probably entertain the Yankees on
the spring training trip. The new own
ers. Huston and RUPERT. have left tho
matter TO Manager Donovan. and he has
expressed himself as favorable to the
GeoTgia resort.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
MINCE PIE
A LITTLE OF EVERYTHING.
By BUGS" BAER.

No doubt that baseball is slowing UP.
Was a time when the experts would
have Wild Bills" successor picked and
fired already.
Now for instance, take parcheesi.
That's a game that hasn't been ruined
BY professionalism.
France having barred absnthe, and
Russia having banned vodka, there are
only eight cities In the American League
where Ping Bodie can get fined for
hurd)ing the water wagon.
Baseball ,cill never be popular lpith
the Baltimore fans until the maJnates
charge Wo0IUOrth prices at the gate.
Rules limit baseball manager to
twenty-one players. but happily, he can
have all the lawyers he desires.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
Passing Judgment.

Producer - The comedians seemed
nervous. what they needed was life.
Critic-You're too severe, Twenty
years would be enough.-JudKe.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
A Fortune Huntress.

'rhst old fellow over there got hil
wife through ADVERTISING
What. For wife,"
No: advertising money to Loan
Boston Transcript
The Washington times., 1915-01-09
RABID RUDOLPH SAYS
81 u d & in by
some ballplayers
I've seen, the ten
day clause is nine
days too long"

wild BILL" IS THE GOAT THW
MONTH.
And the only tune the fan could plan
Was, Who will manage 'em In May
In May. it was the same old tune.
"Who will manage 'em In June?"
The tune in June. as we remember,
Who's the goat for September"
And the only tune the fan could plaV.
"rd be the goat for the goats pay"
Historical society having recovered
BENJAMIN Franklin's old stove, 1t looks
as il another Winter League is about
to be organized.
The Washington times., 1915-01-09

Benton's keenest triumph was prob
ebly the opening game Of 1914. when
ne stood In that pouring rain and
made the Cubs look like children. 1t
The Washington times., 1915-01-09

Western scored hut one point in the
first half OF yesterdays game. which
comes near being record for small
scores this season. The Red and
White failed i" get going until the
second half. aud then we're helped 10
the extent that GorzaGa had many
6ribblc fouls called on the players.
Peine shot of Is fouls.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-06-21
Tested and Proven
There Is e Heap of SOlace in Being Able to Depend Upon We'll
 Earned Reputation

For months Alaskan readers have seen the constant expression of praise for Doan's Kidney Pills, and cad about the good work they have done. What other remedy ever produced such convincing proof of merit?
 Anthon~ Miller, 4316 s. Puget Sound Ave, Tacoma, Wash, says: T had lameness across my kidneys and headaches and dizzy spells. l suffered from constant backache when on my feet. I tried every thing. but got nothing that would remove the trouble until Doan's Kidney Pills were recommended to me. They quickly strengthened my back and removed the lameness. l was soon able to sleep well at night and got up in the morning feeling refreshed, instead of being more tired than when I went to bed"
 Price soc, at all dealers. Don't simply ask for a kidney remedy get Ooan's Kidney Pills-the same that Mir. Miller had. Foster-Nlil- burn Co.,, Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-06-21
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Having been appointed admins trator of the estate of Henry Bernhofer, deceased, by the Con- missioner for the Territory of AL aska, sitting in probate in Skag- way precinct Alaska, all per sons having claims against said estate are required to present them, verified as by law required. within six months from the date of this notice, to the undersigned, at his place of business in the town of Skagway, Alaska.
 CHAS. ME,
 Administrator First publication, May IT, 1915. ''h:"l publication, May 3I, 1915. Ii. B. Ls FeYre,
 Attorney for Administrator.
 Juneau, Alaska. -
The daily Alaskan., 1915-06-21

the next six years unless an interna- tional agree ncnt can be
 obtained by the great
 maritiu e powers that they shall gradually re- 6ucp [ h cir naval arma- ment. Pre- yious to the
The daily Alaskan., 1915-06-21

The world Is not yet made; do your share today.-YOuth'S Companion.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-06-21
EDITORIAL P AG E

Seward Gateway: The practice oS. "knocking" reaches the zenith os it's inglorious career in small towns. The nearest weapon at hand fer the punishment of some oae we do not like, or against whYm we have some grudge, is the wasgins of the tongue. Men are accustomed to raise their eyes to heaven in horror when dilaing up on the gossiping or the fatrer sex' but even in this respect women are their superiors.
 The masculine sex as a whole would probably disown the maIe baekbiter and woman would rightly consider him unsexed, so that he could be regarded as disgrace to no sex. which Is some consolation fer all sexes.
 The backbiter who wears pants is usually found emitting his venom a. anyone who In Gny sense has achieved even loca! success Prov idepce has provided him with that utGe spit which is given to some varieties of toads and cats for their protection. He roams around whis- periEg his calumnies to all who are willing 10 listen as the posoner drups his pellets in the wells. He even becomes heroic in his eNpres- sions of intention 10 inflict bodily injury on someone who, of course is out of hearing. In large city he could never hope to cover the ground, but in a small town he finds it comparatively easy to in oculate the whole community with the virus which is invariably the seer etion of an unsanitary soul.
 We should all be on our guard against such curses. Some day the man who insinuatingly tries to poison your mind against another, may make yourself his victim.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-06-21
BEAT IT!

Are you going to stick around town when your pals are bringing il the beauties from the lake and bay? Get out after them. YouV been taking too good care of your self this winter. Get out and get your feet wet. You'll come back with the fish aud besides that t will do you good. Go down to Keller's and load up with a "Joy lat"-rod, reel, line, flies-any- thing you need-the best there Is, and prices that will fit.
The daily Alaskan., 1915-06-21
Preparedness of Navy Necessary to Pre-
 serve Peace By Congressman WILLIAM N CALDER
 of New York
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.DURING my ten years of serT-
 ice in the house l always
 voted to build two battle ships a year. l am in favor of con- tinuing the program of building two battlcShips a year for at least
The daily Alaskan., 1915-06-21
DREAMS THAT COME TRUE.
And Those That Don't and the Work
 Inss of the Sleep Mind.


 inss of the Sleep Mind.
 Of course, some dreams come true. The most hardheaded business man will have to admit it. But the propor- tion of them2 That's where people differ.
 Few people. If any, sleep without dreaming, and even on the basis of only one dream a night this would mean over seventeen thousand dreams for each person fifty years old Yet few of US can recall even seventeen oc- casions ia which q coming event has been forecasted in a dream. The prophecy that comes true Is remem- bered because the actual occurrence brings to memory the concepts tn the dream, the others are forgotten.
 Since our dreams are woven from the fabric of our lives, and our lives, after all, run along in fairly narrow grooves, 1t would be astounding if some of them did not juggle our impressions in such wise as to seem to forecast something new. The mathematical doctrine Of chances alone sufhces to justify the dreams that strike right. After all, one in a thousand isn't so many.
 The dreams that give right answers to problems, too, are evidences not only of prophecy, but also of the existence of a sleep mind which works differently from the waking mind.
 The sleep mind, which works by in. tuition, gains, as well as loses, by its freedom from the shackles of logic and reason. Conclusions based on reason are often utterly unsound, because we do not know all the reasons, whereas an intuItive conclusion, which is the outcome of emotion, may be inherently right.
 Wherefore when a serious question awaits decision 1t is net a sign of in- determinateness, but an evidence of wisdom, to say, "I wast to sleep on that"
 Quite unconsciously we do this some times, believing the answer to be mere ly ruse to gain time. Truly our in tent Is to take a change of venue, to have the point settled by the sleep mind, which is free from the shackles of prejudice and custom.-New York American.
 Placing Him.
 "Our minister" said Mrs. Oidcastle, appears to be a real altruist."
 "Oh, think you must be mistaken, |" replied Mrs. Gotalotte. Tt seems t0 me by the sound of his voice that he must be bass."-Judge.