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The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Tank 7Oun Would See
w. johnson Pitch Ball
King of Twirlers Down for Battle in Grand Rapids
Tomorrow, But Will Oppose Tigers, With Gal
liza, in Double Bill in Detroit Today.
By LOUIS A. DOUGHER.

DETROIT, Aug. 22.-Walter john
son is still the idol Of the Tank
Towns and tomorrow he will prove
it by performing for at least two
innings in Grand Rapids. It is
thought that he is down to twirl
against the onrushing Jungaleers to-
day. He may have to exert all his
physical strength to ward off the
heavy attack of Ty Cobb and COM
pany, but Grand Rapids, home of the
sectional bookcase and Aunt James
handsome rocker, beckons to him and
he must go. You see, Grand Rapids
aas never seen johnson. Indeed,
Johnson has never beheld the beau
ties Of Grand RapidSr Tomorrow this
impossible situation yill be remedied.
Johnson is going to Grand Rapids,
which already has it's banners flying
and it's silver cornet band tuning.
With threatening weather here it is
possible that Johnson may not face
the Tigers at all on this hurried trip.
If it is necessary to stage a double
header tomorrow instead of today,
Doc Ayers will replace the Kansas
zephr against the Tigers and John
son will HE himself to Grand
Rapids, glorious Grand Rapids. Of
course, with the Tigers eager for
prey, the Griffmen will have to re-
main here. In that contingency,
Johnson will be backed by the very
best sandlotters to be found in De-
troit. Grand Rapids is not anxious
to see Chick Gandil or Eddie Foster,
but Grand Rapids stands ready to
pay hard money to see Walter John
son in action.
Manager Griffith took a gamblers
chance with the weather when he
booked an exhibition in Grand Rapids.
He guaranteed to use Walter Johnson
for at least part Of the game and now
he must so through with the program
or forfeit $3.50. the guarantee offered by
Grand Rapids. If today's games are
played here. johnson will have the
Detroit's best will be on hand. to boast
ever after that once they played on the
same team with Walter Johnson back
in l915.
The king Of twirlers is scheduled to
go into action in the first clash at
Navin Field today. Bert Gallia is to
twirl the nightcap contest. The Tigers.
in all the fervor Of their rush to the
front do not blind themselves to the
difficulties Of the situation. In the past
nany a weaker team has upset the
cOntenders just when the latter seemed
most certain ofrvictory. Indeed, the old
Nationals of.lS0S, far weakey than those
of today turaed this very trick, robbing
Larry Lajoie's Maps of their pennant
glories.
Il expect my team will have to fight
Cor all it gets from you fellows
tushey Jennings told bunch Of Griff-
men last night at the hotel I'VE don't
.0ok for any walk-ovCrs.
What do l think Of the pennant
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Two Big Events For
POtOmacs This Week

The Potomac Boat Club will have two
big events this week. On Tuesday the
annual excursian to Marshall Hall will
be held. The usual features will be
played on the trip to Marshall Hall
on TUESDAY,.
Plans are about concluded for the
regatta to be held on Saturday after
noon. Hard work on the part Of Claude
Zagpone, coach OF the crews, and Frank
Chamberlin. captain has insured the
anair being the best event of its kind
heId In local waters for wears
The Potomac Club will have n.o,
ucally all Of It's active oarsmen IN the
various races on the long program and
aside from the pleasure derived from
the socia bility Of the event, the regatta
teral he" ma
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McLoughlin Defeat
Not Great Surprise

ed at any period If playing a little be-
low his standard.
McLoughlin, Williams, and Behr, who
occupy the positions of first, second,
and third. respectively in the official
1915 ranking. have inflicted defeat on
each other in tournaments played to
date. While Williams won over Nc
Loughltn at Newport. and Behr at Sea-
bright. the Californian won from the
national champion in the challenge
round for the Longwood bowl. Behr
easily defeated the Comet at Seabright,
hut fell victim to Williams In the last
ground for the Achelis Cup. With the
three leading players Of the country on
equal terms for No. l place in the off,
cial ranking for 1916. the national tour
most interesting
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Phillies Buy McQuillan
From Pittsburgh Club

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. 2.-Pitcher
George McQuillan was today purchased
by the Phillies from the Pittsburgh
club for the waiver price Of $500. He
will Join the Phillies Immediately.
This Is the second time that McQuil-
Ian has worn the uniform of the Quak-
ers. big Mac" came here from Jersey
City and after playing with the Quak-
ers for several seasons was sent to Gin
cinnati. Later he was released to Co.
lumbus and 1t was from that club that
he was obtained by Pittsburgh.
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re" balls near the plate, a wide
break ing outcurve standing the serv-
ice players on their heads
lack OF concerted action on the
paths was another reason for the
Marines downfall Time after time
the runners failed signally to take
advantage OF the hit-and-run play
or resortcd to the simple expediency
o. dumping them down for bunts.
The blue jackets took their wins and
losses with becoming grace and dis
played a deal of sportsmanship.
1t would be manifestly unfair to
overlook the Rosedaie team as a nine
which accomplished wonders. The
Playground Leaguers were considered
outclassed. but stuck gamely in the
Moran IS one Of the leading hitters. 4
lucky inning for Machinists won a II
to 10 game for the Southeast boys or
they would have been out OF the rum
ming.
The Portner team will represent Rich
mond in the intercity series. and will
day at American League Park. accord
Ing to present plans. The Portners de-
feated the Duplex nine yesterday by 2
to 0. Dunn OF the Portners. held his
rivals to two hits. so that the WASH
ington contenders will have a chance to
ponder a bit as to what they will have
to face.
The battle between Emmanuel and
Mechinists has been set for o'clock
tomorrow. and the contest probably
will be stopped at 7 o'clock, so that It
behooves both teams to get out for an
earlv start.
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| The so-calIed tennis upsets during the
past ten days at Seabright and New.
port. when Karl II. Behr inflicted a
| straight defeat on Maurice f. McLough-
| lin and r. Norris Williams I'd. tri-
umphed over the California comet
three sets to one. have somewhat COM
plicated the tennis situation and will
furnish much food for thought and com
ment before the national championships
get under way one week from tomor-
row on the West Side courts at Forest
Hills. l.. !.
Mclaughlin. because of his wonderful
record on the courts. Is considered by
the tennis public as possessing an in
fNllible game Without doubt he has
mastered a. style of play that has in
stalled him at the top OF the tennis
world, but, being a human. he Is not
infallible. No matter how great a
player he is. his career will be mark cd
by number Of defeats. 1t already has.
The tennis world has not stopped to
consider that there is but slight diff
ference in the strength of game as be-
tween the first three players in the
country. Each man possesses mis- indi-
vidual style, but the difference In the
effectiveness of the game Is slight in
comparison to the other two men ranked
The difference is usually discovered In
the temperament of the individual.
Where one player holds a rank just
above that oi his contemporary it Is
frequently due to his ability to rise to
occasions better. Mclaughlin possesses
the propensity to cope with the mos,
difficult situations successfully, because
of his we'll balanced temperament.
Last summer proved conclusively that
champion cannot win every tourna-
meut he enters. To win q large q M
pionship of n national character means
during the week of the tournament. No
state of mind for more than two weeks
In the Davis Cup matches last year
great Wi,dine and Brookes. but with
relapsed from the physical and mental
strain and as result lost the national
championship TO Williams, who again
turned the trick yesterday on the New
port Casino courts.
Williams concentrated his efforts and
thought on the Newport tournament,
and let down the following week at the
intercollegiates to such an extent as to
be defeated by George NJ. Church In
the final round.
McLoughlin's double defeat this Year
should not be considered In the light
of great upset. The games OF the
Californian, Williams, and Behr are SO
nearly equal in effectiveness that one
or the other player Is apt to be defeat
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Fall Meeting Soon.

Tuesday Veek the fall meeting will be
held at Timoniunl. Baltimore. and East
ern horsemen are already casting there
eyes toward Baltimore. The course has
been put In .hapo for the runners, which
are expected TO prove more attractive
than the trotters which have usually
bald forth.
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Breaks EVerV Mark.

sFLGIN, III. Aug, 22.-Every record
ever made on the local road course was
smashed when Gilbert Anderson. driv-
ing Stutz car. won the annual Elgin
national trophy here yesterday by main
tanning an average speed OF 77.2 miles
per hour He made the 30l miles I'm
three hours hfty-four minutes and
twenty-five seconds.
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Loses to YOungster.

NORWICH. Conn. Aug. 22-By de-
ton, d. C, yesterday in the annual
rogue championships, Gerald Brasseli,
of Norwich, aged fourteen years, who
is playing his first tournament, won
irst place In the second division Har-
his title of champion. When play ended
he and his brother, 'Eddie" Clark OF
Springfield, were tied, with IA games
won and lost: Instead OF playing OF
the tie they decided to I'll "a coin
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Mold a Winner.

The tennis tournament in singles,
which has been running for sereral
weeks at the Terminal Young Mems
Christian Association courts, was
brought to a close yesterday. when Wal.
ter Mold defeated J. r.. Mayo in The
final round, 6-l, f-l
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
AnSleV Takes Prize

Everett Ansley. of the Washington
Swimming Clul.. and Miss c. Nelson
We're the winners If arst prizes In the
diving contest held at Keith's durjre o
the past week. A. Crawford took ser-
ond honors, and c. Carrich won third
Miss May won second and Miss George
third in the women's competition.
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Morgan Reports.

DETROIT, Aug. 22.-Ray Morgan. the
Grif'men's suspended second baseman.
reported to Man? ger Griffith here to-
cay and will be carried as utility in
fclder for tho remainder OF the trip.
EC says he has been working out faith
fuliy every day and is ready to play
bal! If there is a need for his services
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Races to Start.

Four days of racing will be ushered in
at Montgomery Fair held at Rockville
on Tuesday when the trotters and PAGERS
will hold sway. A free for all Is slated
for Tuesday In which several Washing
ton horsemen have entered nags
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
McCaffery to Coach.

Bill McCaffery, former Eastern High
School athlete, and for the past two
"cars assistant coach at the Capitol Hill
"~Iool, VIII take Charge at the Ashev!lle
!rop School, of Asheville. y. c.. in the
r-ar future. McCafscvy is we'll liked IN
,.,e city and has recently turned down
an offer TO succeed John Greer at the
Roman Catholic High School in Phila-
Gelphia-
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
To PLAY Cricket.

A match will be played by the men,
bers Of Washington Cricket Club this
Fafternoon at O'Clock on the field In
Potomac Park Capt. James s. Cannon
urges all members to be on hand
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
kirkbV Wins.

SocT AMPToN, N Y. Aug. 21.-
showing flashes OF old time form, Os-
wald Kirkhy. former Metropolitsn
champion, defeated Nelson wb,tnoy 80
New Orleans, In the final Of the tour.
nament over the National Golf Links
or America yesterday. The margin
was 4 and 8. III
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Steen Let Out.

DETROIT. Aug. 22-"Bill" Stecn.
pitcher, of the Detroit Americans. re-
Gently purchased from the Cleveland
American League club, was given no
tice of his unconditional release yester-
Iay
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
VARDON SAYS
Greatest natural hazard he ever en-
c0untered mas ferocious bull which
had no affection or regard for pro-
feSSiOn1LS of clubs
Bv HARRY VARDON,
The British Champion.

has been suggested that golf pursued
setting of otenmes parts
the lonely played
must have met with strange adventures
there that
made for the the romantic remember that when
the United States the worthy Andrew had travelled god deal
bes Of the the the bckwoods In all
frequently hap
while playing bandits would suddenly
underground point your tell you
all
pockets.
with this problem
State; must you the midst of quiet
the however been suggested that should relate
professional the Bury Club
tho large of the
of comic was considered
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Martin Let Out.

BOSTON, Aug. 22.-"Bilr' Martin. for
iner Georgetown University shortstop,
was Internationally released by the
Boston Nationals today.
The Washington times., 1915-08-22

Washing gton- -Detroit-Rain.
Boston, I: st. Louis, 1.
Cleveland. 5: Philadelphia, g.
Chicago. !; New York 0.
New York 8; Chicago Q
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Standing Of the Clubs.
Today's Games.
No games scheduled.
TomorroX'a Game,

Pittsburgh at Boston.
Cincinnati at Brooklyn,
Chicago at Philadelphia e rames)
st. Louis at New York
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
Yesterdays Results

ST. Louis. 8; New York 1.
Boston, 8; Pittsburgh. !.
Boston, 2; Pittsburgh. o.
Philadelphia, I; Chicaso S,
Philadelphia, s; Chicago, ?,
Cincinnati. I; Brooklyn. /,
Brooklyn. /; Cincinnati.
The Washington times., 1915-08-22
City Title Series.
ToMORROH's GAME.

N'UNIItTtONV . TA NJ F..
Macninists We. Emmanuel, OF,
grounds east Of Union Station. at 5
p. m. Umpires-Messrs. Belts and
Hughes.
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TOmorrOW's Games.
Yesterdays Resulta.

New York at Chicago.
Boston at St. Louis
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League Standing
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Standing of the Clubs.
Today's Games.

WaehInR Rton at Detroit.
Philadelphia at Cleveland
Boston at st. Louis.
New York at Chicago
The Washington times., 1915-08-22

Will Maurice E. McLoughlin win the
national championship which starts at
Forest Hills, L. l.. next week? fester-
day at Newport the California Comet
was beaten by r. Norris Williams In
the finals by 81, a.. 6-3 and 6-3
Has the Pacific coast star struck the
incline?
An analysis Of the final match fol-
lows:
First set
Williams .... 3042 % 404 10 . l-35 s
McIoughlin... 4143 4142 s4 IA 7
Second set
Williams ...... 4l445 6 2 3 4 +37 6
McLcughlin ....... 142l74i 0 1-29 1
Third set
Williams 4145lG G 43 4-32 6
McLoughlin ....... 2403441 Pc 8
Fourth sot-
Williams ... 54O4l42 5 4-29 6
Mclaughlin ........ 3O4l 40 3 0-1S 3
The Washington times., 1915-08-22

Just why the Marines failed to come
through is eeen in several instances.
In the first place few Of the players
depe nded upon waiting a pitcher out.
In the Emmanuel game OF Friday
Rawlings was clever enough to put
The Washington times., 1915-08-22

his own property-and then we resumed
the match.
The Washington times., 1915-08-22

IbS I tHDA 5 GAME.
Machinlsts, s; Marines, 3.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
ONLY B NEUTRAL SHIPS HAVE COME ID PRIZE COURT But Few American Reg istered Vessels Are
 Among Number FIVE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-ONE ARE HELD British Steamers Figure Largely in List Making Up Total-Prize Court Defends Slowness of Action
 on Vessels and Cargoes

London. April 15.-fCorrespondence of the Associated ress.)-Only l3 neutral ships actually have been thrown into prize court by action of the French oper- ations. The Dacia. Marcais Lorenzo. Hanametal and Rio Pasig are among the ships. The Hanametal was taken into Honekong and releas sed by the court as American. The Lorenzo with it's cargo, American was condemned at St. Lucia. The Rio Pasig is at HongHong and the Marcias at Hull and the Dacia at Havre awaiting court decision.
 Five hundred and fifty-one steamers and rarts of their cargoes removed. Brit ish steamers figure prominently in the list making up probably half of the total.
 The Wilhelmina, whose foodstuffs car go, consigned to Germany, was bought by the British government; the Navajo, the Joseph W. Fordney, the Platuris, the kronland and Cacique. the Antilla and the George Hawley are American ships also whose cargoes were detained either partly or entirely.
 Dutch ships figure largely in the list of vessels relieved of part of their cargoes.
 Few American Ships
 Because of the limited number of Amer
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
BROWN MAKES
 GOOD SHORTAGE Former Secretary of State Covers Dedication of
 His EmplOye

Montgomery. April 27.-(Special) ) Failure of J. F. Kennedy, formerly in charge of the Birmingham office of the state morton vehicle department, to remit to the state $1214 which he collected from the sale of automo- bile tags and motorcycle licenses has resulted In the voluntary payment ny Cyrus B. Brown, former secretary or state. of $7145.50 of that amount and in the payment of s5OOO by Kennedy's bodsmen. The settlement was adjusted through the board of compromises composed of Governor Henderson At torney General William l.. Martin and Auditor NJ C. Allgood
 MT, Browns action in assuming an il debtedness of former employe of his department in order to protect his good name and honor has been warmly commended by state officials and by his friends in Montgomery, who regard MT Browns attitude in the matter both as magnanimous and self sacrificing.
 By the action of the board of corn promise MT. Brown was relieved of re- spoDsibilty for the value of 24 auto mobile tags and 1S8 motorcycle licenses which were in Kennedy's possessisn and which have not been accounted Tor. The amount Mr. Brown paid the state was $42S7.50. The balance was prorated as follows: To the city Of Bii- n ingham, $22S6.56, to the city of Bes- semer S2S5.S2, and to the county of Jefferson s2S5.s2.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
WILSON AND BRYAN
 THANK BRAZILIAN
 FOR HIS GOOD WORK
Oliveira Gets Letters of Ap- preciati0n of Efforts Dur ing Mexican Trouble
 Last Year

Washington. April 27.-Messages sent by President Wilson and Seere- tary Bryan to Cardoso De Oliveira Brazilian minister at Mexico City warmly thanking him for his efficient work in caring for the diplomatic ip- terests of the United States in the Mexican capital. were made public to- night by the state department.
 It was just a year ago yesterday that Senor oliveira was as's cd to take charge of the American embassy, the United States having broken of ella tions with the Huefia soeefsIzssn.. Fhroughout all the 1ansea since Brazilian diplomat aas been active behalf of the Uhssa states. dea q with whatever author ty Ae founa power. tran. s . haslness CT the state department and exertins hiis salr in behalf of American citize
 The Presidents message said.
 "A year ago you were kind enouHa to accede to this governments requeSt that you act as it's diplomatic repre- sentative in Mexico and l cannot all low this anniversary to pass without expr essing my cordial appreciation of your generosity in adding so largely to the cares of your office and of the efficient manner in which you have, under the most trying circumstances, more than risen to the exacting re- Guirements of this representation | am repeating this telegram to your government and thanking it for per- hitting you to thus act for the United States"
 The following message was sent by Secretary Bryan:
 T join the President in congra tulations and thanks. The year during which you have been kind enough to give this nation diplomatic representation in Mexico City has been an exceedingly trying one. You have met every requirement and been equal to every emergency. We feel under great obligations to you and your gov er,ment for the services which you have so generously and efficiently rendered. |"
 The Carranza agency here made pub Ills tonight a cablegram from Luis Ca brera. General Carranzas secretary of the treasury, describing conditions in the Yucatan sisal fibre export trade.
 Cabrera said that the export trade situ- alton never had been. better. He asked that a complaint be lodged with the state department against methods employed by Avelino Montes, a representative of the International Harvester company who, he charged with using the name of the state department to force his own condi- tions in negotiations between producers and consumers of sisal.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

that the automobile accident occurred. Mir Allen gives the following account of the affair:
 Our party had left Atlantic City in a limousine, intending to make Philadel- phia within two hours; but had not pro ceeded more than third of the distance when my chauffeur overlook another car and attempted to pass it. As we shot ahead of the car it grazed our back wheel. puncturing the tire. Our driver suddenly put on the brake causing the limousine which we occupied to turn over across the road. All three occupants were pain fully injured but we will soon recover from the shock I feel. however as yet somewhat the worse from the shock and had to undergo thorough treatment We were going at a good speed when the ac- cident occurred, and it seems most extra ordinary that we were not pinioned under the car when it turned across the road. We were most fortunate in escaping with light injuries, though at first they were considered rather serious. The trouble occurred about two miles from Egg har- bor.
 While in New York l met several Bir- mingham friends. and all things consid- cred, had an enjoyable visit. But I am glad, indeed, toNreturn to Birmingham
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
EXPELLED FRENCH
 ARE ON WAY HOME

Geneva, April 27.-(via Paris, 2:45 D. m.) Swiss charitable societies have been mo- ti1ed by Germany that between 250,000 and 100000 French families. expelled from northern departments of France in the possession of Germany because of the lack of food will pass through Switzer- lano during May.
 Swiss people are doing everything pos sible for the comfort and care of those refugees, most of whom are penniless old men, women and children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28

Mrs. l.. M. Conway, who is the guest of her daughter. Mrs. B. l.. Tnorn5urgi. had the misfortune to sprain her ankle as she slipped and fell in some way as she was going to catch street car Her many friends will regret to hear of her
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
THREE QUEENS
 ATTEND THEATRE

London, April N.-(S:47 D. m)-Three Queens-Mary of England, Alexandra. widow of King Edward and Amelia. widow of King Carlos of Portugal-at- tended a. royal matinee at the Drury Lane theatre today for the benefit of the American women's war hospital at Paign- ton
 The chief feature of the matinee was "a niasque of war and peace," in which actresses representing all the allied na- tions participated
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
MAN FOUND DEAD AT
 BREWTON STATION

Brewton, April 27.-Gordon IT. Truitt, with a ticket from New Orleans. La., to Franklin. Tenn. in his pocket. was found unconscious on the tracks of the Louisville and Nashville railroad near here today by the crew of a local freight train. He died here this afternoon.
 The young man is believed to have fallen from a passenger train as it sped northward.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-04-28
ADJUSTMENTS
At the Lyric

Vaudeville that every one enjoys is offered at the Lyric this week with a healthy amount of comedy, some excellent music and gymnastic stunts of two kinds. The bill is varied and very likable. MT. and Mrs. Jimmy Barry in "The Rube" headline the bill and easily catch the biggest end of popular favor.