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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
Or Handn't YouP
MEREDITH CASE A PUZZLE

Whether Tied" Meredith is eligible to
run for Pennsylvania and the Meadow
brook Club on the same night Is the ques-
tion which will now have to be solved by
the Amateur Athletic Union ofhclals.
Opinions on the matter differ. President
Alfred ]. Lii, of the A. A, U'' mas IN
atigated the point against Meredith and
will work to have him disqualified at the
Boston Athletic Association games net
month IL Meredith attempts to run for
penn. President Lill asserts Meredith
by virtue of having represented Rhe
Meadowbrook Club in open games OF the
A. A. u. this winter is not eliglple TO
run for the varsity In open competition
So far the A. A. U. rule on TINS point is
clear. President Lii is right on TINS
point However, when he says Meredith
will not be permitted to compete for the
local Institution on the same night that
he represents the Meadowbrcoks Is a dlI-
fsrsfit matter The strict Interpretation
OF the rule, in the opinion of the writer,
ie that Meredith may compete for both
examinations on the same night IL he
cares. That Is, one of the races must De
q closed one. For example. the two-mile
relay race at the b. A. A. games has
been advertised clearly as one CLOSED"
10 colleges Therefore, Meredith is per-
snftted by amateur law to go into that
4-aee-a closed one-represent his varsity,
and then later. II lie cares TO, wear the
colors of the Meadowbrooks. AS a mat
Ter OF TACT, leu mas bdlu AN NCSS HSN
intend to run two races that night, and
thus the matter ends so far as he is
concerned. The A. A. u, has the point
70 settle. The meaning OF the rule is a
bit ambiguous. and 1t will be we'll II the
LEGISLATION Committee clarity II. II Is
Just another OF those puzzles which has
given the officials' Club OF Philadelphia
= chance to display its talent. Let's hear
from some of the oficials Club members
on this point.
GAN About -
There's a new series of articles being
attributed TO "Jess" Willard, cow
euneher. who is scheduled to aot as a
punching bag for one Jack Johnson.
they are entitled "All About l." He has
panufaetured more alibis than any fighter
III the world. and the fight has not taken
piacs yet. Here's only one sampler III
euffer defeat at the hands OF Jack John
son, no ono ever viii hear a chirp out OF
me. Then and there will be through the
nehting game" Evidently friend Willard
e looking for the worst. There is one bet
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HERZOG FAILS TO APPEAR
Deal for Charlie Doom Now Indefi.
nitelY Postnoned

Manager Charley Herzog, of the Cincln-
natl Reds, did not make an appearance
at the Philadelphia National League Of
fee this morning, and President Will
Baker, of the local National League club,
could not wait longer and left town for
his home In Brooklyn.
Herzog was expected in Philadelphia
last night or this morning to confer with
President Baker relative to a deal for
Charley Doom. If any definite trade is
made today it is likely 1t will be com
pleted by wire between this city and
Brooklyn. 1t is probable that Herzog is
one his way north now.
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Wingo signs with Reds

CINCINNATI, Jan. 6.-.According to a dis
patch received last night from Atlanta, Ca,
Manager Charles Herzos or CINCINNATI, signea
the terms not being given. The catcher has
erai League. Wingos contract, as signed yes
terday IS with the, st. Louis National League
team, with whom he played last season.
II 10 understood, however, that Wingo will
be transferred to the Cincinnati team in eN-
change for money and players. One of these
PLAYERS Is the cuban, Armando Marshns, who
Jumped 10 the Federal League last year, but
was prevented by court proceedings from play
ing, The st. Louis club will be given the
right to negotiate with him.
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ANTI TRUST BOMB
FIRED BY FEDS IS
LATEST SURPRISE
Is Considered Biggest Move
Yet Made in Great Base
ball War Now Being
Waged by Rich Magnates.

CHICAGO, Jan. 6.
Charging organized baseball with being
q combination, conspiracy and monopoly
In restraint of trade, the Federal League
filed suit in the United States Court be-
fore Judge Kenesaw Lands yesterday,
asking that the National Commission be
dissolved. The suit was filed in the name
Of the Federal League OF Professional
Baseball Clubs" against the National
League of Professional Baseball CLUBS.
the American League of Professional
Baseball Clubs, August Hermann, Ban
croft B. johnson, John X. Tener ct AL"
Tho suit was filed through the law firm OF
Myers & Gates, tho latter being the attorney
OF tho Gilmore circuit In the petition for a
dissolution Of the organized interests the Fed
erals explain that lat all times heretofore
tho supply Of expert baseball players has been
equal to the demand OF the various major
leagues and that such demand must be sup
piled from minor league ranks. Under the na-
tional agreement, the plaintiff asserts players
~ tho minor leagues are dominated by the
national Commission by alleged Illegal con-
tracts which prevent the Federal League from
having access to this supply of young players.
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Ban Johnson,s opinion

President johnson, of the American League,
said: Il think this Is another attempt to keep
the Teds before tho public. The suit on the
face Ct 1t is absurd. Why, the Feds have been
trying to get into organized baseball so-calledl
We are not operating trust. for anybody with
money can buy Into our circuits. Speaking Off
hand, have no fear of tho result OF this suit
Baseball is an amusement, not a commodity,
hence the government of sport cannot be de-
clared violation of the Sherman law. The
Feds are growing desperate. Il would aeem.
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BOB LAYFIELD DYING
Injured Football Player, According
to Doctors, Cannot Live,

BALTIMORE, Jan. 6-Bob I.ayfeld the
Johns Hopkins quarterback. whose spinal
cord was broken In the football game with
LehlRh on the last day OF October, Is accord
ing to doctors at tho Johns Hopkins Hospital
losing ground daily and cannot live.
All hope OF operating in an effort to relieve
the total paralysis, which extends from his
neck to his feet has beer abandoned. Layfeld
lies In a plaster cast. still showing the courage
that has enabled him to live long against
tho unfavorable opinions of several specialists
who examined his case.
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Biff-Booth Bout Rest

NoRRIsTowN. Pa, Jan. 6.-There was no
excitement during the wind-up at the Palace
a. c. here last night. Eddie MeAndrews and
Charles Turner, both OF Manayunk fight
ing ten tamo rounds.
Kid Beebe and Tommy Livingston. both
OF Philadelphia, furnished the semiwind-up,
neither doing any damage. The second pre-
liminary was the best bout of the evening.
Kid Bin OF Norrstown, knocking out
Kid Booth. of Phoenlxyllle, before the first
round had gone 20 seconds.
The curtain raiser, between Eddie Roland.
of Conshohocken. and Eddie Rondon, of
Philadelphia. was slugfest, with honors oven.
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Score Double Victories

Central High School and West Philadelphia
High School won double victories in the
Yesterday afternoon. The Crimson and Gold
varsity sgndm 10 second ayess defeated Northeast 3
Southern Highs two teams were beaten by
West Philly,s brace of quintets. 1921 and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
COLLINS GLAD TO BE AWAY
Letter Sent to Eddie Cicotte Conveys
Such News,

DETROIT, Jan. 0.-Eddie Collins. in a letter
to Pitcher Eddie Cicotte. OF the White Sox,
SAYS he is glad to get away from Philadelphia
the players as they ought to bo After ex-
pressing the opinion that Chicago has the
greatest pitching staff. not excepting Boston,
he says Here, is one thing, | have been
Mack's team I say this sincerely, and of all
the cities of the American LEAGUE, ! prefer
mistakes OF day (nnd we all have them)
are overlooked because It is known a man is
doInR his best / have always wanted to play
in Chicago: now that I'm with the team am
going TO give II my best efforts"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
Defiance Goes to Junk Heap

Defiance, the yacht built by the trl.ss
seen the end OF her fitftbl career. HG 81
yiving. owner, Commodore f. W. CLARK,
disposed OF her as junk, and she viii be hroli
up, mainly for the 40 tons of lead IN her ks
and the steel ribs in her frame. hhe g
$4,000 and was sold for S6j00.
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Travis Golf Leader

PINEHURsT, N c.. Jan. G.-Eight:as
GIlayers started in the gual@ifying @ gpgsSs, r91sa
yesterday. Play was over the No. 2 eouf
r and In most cases the championship z
were used. Walter j. Travis, formerly Bnn.
and American champion led the field y.
10, being closely followed by Chisholm bssls
Asawam; Robert Hunter, Wee Burn, and
w. Whlttemore. Brookline. were close up
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Mack Seeks Pitcher Park

I.EXINGroN. KY, Jan, 6;-James Park,
likely wear an Athletic uniform next season.
Mack has written 10 Coach Alpha Brummage
OF Kentucky state University. asking all about
Parks qualifications, stating that Park had
been highly recommended 70 him and that no
Purk at work.
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R. B. Ward Not Surprised

Robert, b, Ward, president OF the Brooklyn
Club and vice president of the Federal League,
expressed no surprise. II knew it was com
Ing" said Mr.. Ward. we discussed the move
during our recent conference In Chicago, as we
felt It was time for real action against the
combination which seems to regard baseball as
something with fence built around II to keep
others out. We believe that the sport should
be open to anybody wishing to get in, just as
any other business is. The whole system is
wrong and that Is the reason for this suit"
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Locals Matriculate at Allentown

ALLENTOWN. Pa, Jan. 7.--samuel (Aiiko)
wilson and Moylan Hayes. two OF Phiadel-
formerly at Northeast High School. enrolled
today at the Allentown Preparatory School,
ALLbNToWN, Pa, Jan. 5.-The candidates
today in the Y, NJ. b. A. gymnasium under he
direction Of Captain Miller. Three former
Philadelphia schoolbovB. Homer Parker @ i.
Steele and William Fitzgerald, are in the
squad. Muhlenberg is entered In the Meadow
A. A. meets.
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Dave Fultz's Idea

President David l.. Fultz, of tho Baseball
Players Fraternity, said that It was impossl-
ton would have in its relation to the players
individually and collectively, The, dissolution
OF tho National Commission, he intma ted
you'd leave the players free to dispose OF their
Services in the open market and TO the highest
bidder. Professional baseball without proper
organization and control, according to the fra
tefnity,s executive, would result In complete
disruption OF playing and business standards
Such conditions would be the forerunner OF
baseball chaos.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
Penn Men Out for swims

The Penn men who viii compete for the re-
lay team are Captain Shyrock and Masten OF
last years team, and Harding, Heraty How :
son, Hughes, y. Relser, j, Keiser, Mauli, New
lin, Russell Sehreiber Sln1onton, Walsh and
Welsh, Only tve mon remain on the squad
OF plungers and divers Places on the team
will be fought for from now on by COons
Evans. Lehman. Marqusee and Shoemaker
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
Athletes Get Starr prizes ronipbt

The prize cups and trophies which were won
by the successful individuals and athletic
cl in the. New Years Day marathon run
giN sn under the Joint auspices Of the Theodore
the, the spelonhurg store. at 9Th and South streets.
smoker, to be followed by n dance, In the
Starr Garden Recreation Garden 9th and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
Garry Hermann Talks

CINCINNATI Jan. @. - August Hermann.
chairman OF the National Commission, in
statement In regard to tho suit filed by the
Federal League In Chicago, said: IAN In
Nestigation or n suit of this character Is some
thing that has been invited by organized base
ball either through the courts or n committee
representing Congress, for some years past,
the Same has been tried and finished there will
be an absolutely clean book for the national
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
Governor Tener,s Point

HARRISBURG, Pa, Jan. 6.--''Much good II
would do them" said Governor John X. Tener
president Of the National League and member
dispatch announcing the suit fled against the
National Commission by the Federal League.
Commission" continued Tener "The National
League has procpered for 20 years, while the
commission has been operating but a few
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
Ocean Race June 90

The Delaware River Yachtsmens League
nxed its racing schedule for the season at the
evening. with the possible exception OF final
~ ~Setaia as 70 ,t the ocean race TO charleston and
event OF the season. and as now fixed Is,
changed.
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SIGNING OF LAJ0IE
BIG THING FOR FANS
It Is Believed Veteran Will Work
Wonder With Crippled Machine.

with the Federal League driving in new
wedge 9saingt orgahlzed baseball by y rying
legal procedure, Connie Mack, q the Athletles,
regaincd first place In the publicity League
race yesterday bv purchasnR Napoleon Lajoie,
~ the Cleveland Maps. Pat Moran occupied
ne was unable to keep tho Phlllies in the
race because Manager Charley HerZoE. OF
Cincinnati failed to appear hero 10 help put
through a deal for Charley Eoon.
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Meadowbrooks to Race January ID

mt a strong team in the one-mlie club relay
at the games of the Millrose a; A. on jan
Lockwood. kaufman and HOrter are eligible TO
wear the Meade wbrook emblem. The New
York A. c. and Irish American A. G. and the
other local clubs will have teams to prevent
the Quaker contingent having walkover.
There will be Ave relay races on the program.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
Kline and Burns Suspended

BSxhsu JHn ast 0ho as cSSmSSs
Young Patsy Kline. OF New York. larsS
weight boxers, FOR failure 10 live Up 10 oSn-
tracts Other boxing commissions will be nbti-
ned OF the local commisaion's action.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
Amateur Boxers Ready

Owing to tho large number OF entries in tho
lO5-pound class of amateur boxers at the Gay
ETY. Theatre the boys in the 1l5-pound division
will not be able to start tonight the little
fellows will have the call. The 115-pounders
will be given their chance next Wednesday
right.
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Brother of Amos strunk Die

Harry s. Strunk. brother OF Amos stfn7.
the Athletic outhelder died Sunday nlghl
1890 at his home. 1893 North 32d street. -
den, of a complication OF diseases whieA y
kept him bedfast for the last ten months, e
Strunk was 81 years OF age and leaves We
and three children. The funeral VIII ne p
this evening at his late home.
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lin .corbett Manager Now

TACOMA Wash, Jan. 6-James ]. Cor
bett former heavyweight champion and pres
ent vaudeville star. has branched out as a
fight manager. His protege is Joe Bonds,
lieves, will harvest the White Hope" crop.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
Graef Misses Chance

Anthony Grasf, of tho Eagle .ParIor, last
session, OF the lead in the Keystohe Pocket
Roy Gumphert, Of the Amber Pariors. The
score WAS 10 to 90. and was played at the
gle Parlors.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06

ST. LOUIS, Jan. 6.-Erhe St., Louis Fedora
I eague baseball team will go into training a
Havana, Cuba, late next month according 4
an announcement made last night.
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Sutton NAV Succeed Smith

NEWARK, n. u, Jan. 6.--Larry Sgle
scout OF the yBrooklyn Natloral League ieas
is mentioned us the probable success,
Harry Smith as manager of the Newark w.
Of TIE International League next year. Sss|
ton last season was the business managed
the local club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
ST. JOSEPH FIVE OPENS
REGULAR SEASON TONIGHT 7

will Meet Camden High Five in
New Gym.
st. Joseph's College basketball team
will open its 1915 cage season this eve
ming in the institutions new gymnasium,
18th and Stiles streets. Camden Highs
fast flve will be the opposition.
Coach Donohue has developed a crack
quintet at ST. "Joe's." The Collegians
will be given a good tryout tonight, as
the boys from across the Delaware have
been displaying stellar article of the
indoor sport.
The nrnha hln line-ln follows.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
Nelson Talks Again

Battling Nelson. who Is in New York pre-
pairing for a vaudeville act that opens January
lis al Hammerstein's declares that he wants
10 dzht lust more before quitting the
ring forever. And It is Ad Wolgast that the
Battler is anxious to meet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
Athletics to Play ohloago Nationals

CHICAGO, Jan. 0.-Contracts were closed
Ter series Of games between the Chicago
Florida during the spring training season
The Chicago Club will train at Tampa and
AZ Jaelsonville. Three games viii be played
Ia each city
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
Snort Writers to Dine

AT meeting held yesterday afternoon IN the
Pen and Pencil Club OF the officers OF the
Sporting Writer'S Association, with President
James C. Isamlnger In the chair. Il was de-
cided to hold the eleventh annual sporting
writers banauet on "Wednesday. February 10.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
ro sirn Yank Pansra rodau

NEW YORK, Jan. 6-The long-heralded
slsning the papers in the, sale Of the New
gay according to latest word from Ban John
son. who has been hero for several days
thing had been arranged for closing the deal
today.
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Robideau May Surprise white

lightweight pride, looks forward to his ~
with Freddie Welsl- In New York, JahuAl Jath1i 7.
as his neat difficult engagement. lie W.
Sam Robldeau six rounds In Philadssipasas. y.
january 10, but expects 10 win easily. Ch5as.si
declared he viii knock out the title hola9
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
collegiate Elves under wan SATURDAY.

The regular matches in tho intercollegiate
Basketball League will commence on Saturday.
when Pennsylv9nil plays Cornell here and
Columbia plays Dartmouth at Hanover. These
two matches viii lead Off the league, and will
give the first indication OF the general strength
of the various teams.
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Harrv Grant Late Entry

SAN DIEGO, Cal, Jan. 6.-Only q feMH M " z.
utes before the entry list for the SloOsey Is s.
position automobile race closed AT nahlte
Harry Grant entered his English Sunbeam E
with himself az driver.
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sullivan Fighta prouillard

CHICAGO, Jan. 6.-Joe sullivan. man.s
OF Jimmy Anderson, expects to COIN
money for the first time In his career toAz
when Jimmy engages In ten-ropnd mi, ~ WI
Patsy Drouillard, at Lansing, Mich ~ L..
lard Is the Canadian champion, The opssns q
day OF the State Legislature has helpea
seat sale.
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Wolverton in Role Of Manager

CHICAGO. Jan, 5.-Herry Wolverton. for
mer leader Of the New York Americans has
been appointed manager OF the San Francisco
Club, OF the Pacific Coast League. to succeed
Del Howard. former first baseman Of the Chi
cago Cubs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06

Several football stars are bidding for
positions on Chestnut Hill Academy's
basketball team, including Ellison, Grif-
nth, Robertson, Wray, Brackledge, Rich
ard and Cabell. Troll, the star centre
who recently recovered from a sick spell,
Is out for practice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06

In a National Bank and Trust League bas-
ketball game last night the Union National
Bank fye defeated the Fourth Street National
quintet, % TO II. The feature of the game
was the excellent shooting OF Bacon. Of the
Union Nationals
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
clermonts After scalps

The Clermont basketball team formerly
champions of South Philadelphia, would like to
hear from seven and eight class teams Calvary
Reserves and Delta Boys Club preferred Ad-
dress Manager Frank Lama, 1922 South street.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
Baumgardner With st. Louis

HUNTINGTON w. Va, Jan. o--aa5bert ".
Hedges. president Of the 81 louis American
George Baumgardner a pitcher. TO play for
his team.
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EClxed Fighting Abolished

MILW AuIcE1. Wis, Jan. 6.-Nsgroes will
be per{hitted TO engage in boxing contests with
each other In Wisconsin. but no bouts between
WhitA5 and negroes will b allowed
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jack Dalton Takes a jump

BUFFALO N Y. Jan. 6,-Jack Dalton. OF
the Brooklyn National League team, today
signed a contract to play with the Buffalo Fed
erals. Dalton was Just nosed out OF leading
hatsman honors last season by Jake Daubert.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
PENN Riflemen Meet Todav
Bacon Basketball Star

The first preliminary match OF the rife team
OF the University OF Pennsylvania will be held
on the Franklin Field range this afternoon.
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Ice Yacht Wins Two Guns

LONG BRANCH. N. j. Jan 0.-It Is not
often that an ice boat Is able to win two cups
In single afternoon and from two yachts on
two different clubs. Dual honors went 10
Henry s. Terhune's X l. n yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
McaOortv in Good shane

CHICAGO. Jan. g. - Eddie NcGoorty who
will night lilly Murray Friday night In Mil
waukes today tipped the scales at 1904
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-06
How 1t Looks to President Baker

Simply n case TO try :, to get more adver-
Using This Is the way President Baker, Of
tho Phillles characterized the latest move of
the Federals in trying to dissolve organized
baseball: They have not accomplished much
since Walter johnson jumped back to Wash
ington. Tho player Is better treated today
than ever before, and baseball has been kept
clean and grown wonder fully under the guild
ance OF the National Commission. I don't
think any court will grant tho decree asked
3. F. shlbe. president of the Athletics. was
In the Phillles' office when he heard the news.
but when pressed for an opinion he said: ''rm
not interested In anything the Federal League
docs Let them worry"
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offers Territorial Rights

RICHMOND, Va, Jan, 6.-TerritoriaI rights
in Riehmona for the International Lesgue
Virginia BASEBALL Leasue for the sum or