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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
Donovan S Award.

Bill Donovan has seen most of them work. and BIZ
has a keen eve and first class judgment. And Bill
awards the decision in the matter of the most deceptive
curve-not to Matty, Rucker, Aexander-but to EDDIE
Summers, the ex-Tigerine, VINO faded out two years
ago. 80 II. l,
Summers" says Bill, chad curve ball that broke
in at least three directions. He had the finest sample
Of the knucke bali have 1t was not only
almost impossible to hit-but almost hard to catch
have seen him warming up with Ira Thomas, who
was then with Detroit and almost every other ball
would land in the pit of Ira's stomach break his
Glove and strike his knee or shin. This ball would
frequently come up the plate break first to the right
then TO the left and then suddenly duck downwards.
When the batter hit it, an accident had happened"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
Trip of Captain Huston Sets
Tongues Wagging in
Training Camp at
Savannah.
Nv GRANTLAND RICE.

Savannah. March 4.-The question
before the Yank camp is about TINS:
"Wll or will not John Franklin BAKER
become a member Of the Hanks, and II
so. unon what terms ~ -,
This debate began raging at hlgh
heat when the rumor buzzed from
Jacksonville TO Savannah to the effect
that Captain T. l.. Huston was con
farrinc with Connie Mack over the star
.Inogpr's shift 10 New York harness.
The captain stated that he was gong
70 jacksonville to meet a business as
He NAV have figured that Mr.. McGil-
Ecuddy. being in about the same Inc
of trade ard merchandise, was un-
doubtedly q business associate: any
wav. the belief is general that Messrs'
Huston and Rupert are moving heaven
80 oar+b and the rest of ii to have
frames celebrated citizen transfer ms
hating eve and his lusty swing TO the
cause Of the Ianks.
The dispatches all say that Colonel
7 Ruppert has already offered MACE 20
600 and promised Baker SlO'OoOr = ST. q,
nend in the way of annual salary. lhey
aIsn eav that Mack won't part with ms
star at any price. But suppose ne as
covers that Baker intends 10 stand pa'
ord cling to farming as pasume
wouldn't il be better business to take
a chance on getting as much IN re'ur"
as possible? .... :. ,his
Our dope on the situation IS 5hls -
Raker had a three-year, iron-clad con
I, ct. calling for something IN the
neiqht orhood of $4,000 year men
shortly afterward, salaries for the stars
began 10 boom with amazing rapldlty
snd Baker saw that he was left IN the
iurch. He was unable TO break his con-
t~act and so rather than play foI
$4,000 where others of less value anc
sbility were getting $4,000, he decideG
20 Quit: or, rather. 20 quit Lntil Macs
either hiked the ante conslderapiy OF
another club stepped in, secured ms
transfer and met his price.
tn seems reasonable deduction
for Baker in other seasons was larry
,ure Of $4,000 in addition 70 his salary
from worlds series play. But wnen ne
ssw that Collins had departed ana thai
DandeT and Plank had flown the coop
.bn world series $4,000 faded away &c
something like 81 cents. There ISM
snv doubt but that Baker WI. return
10 the game IL he can get tho none!
10 believes he is worth.
II is merely a question as 70 whethel
~ NOT Connie Mack will stand pat OF
Iii decide that something IL bette
than nothing and make the best deal M
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05

all the work the manager will give nm
and then begs for more.
What is the difference between Jonn
McGraw and a squirrel? That Is ever
40 essy. Mr.. Bones. Squirrels seek
nuts. while nuts seek AcGrsW. ne"
one arrived to-day and applied for
position with the team. His programme
Ia manned out In q book which he car
rics. He has scheduled hlmseif 20
marry a millionaire's daughter, pitch
for the Giants and end the war.
McGraw told him to get q uniform
and report tomorrow.
John. the barber Of Marlin, also IS
chief OF the Fire Department. The re-
cent epidemic Of fires has excited him
10 such a degree that most OF the clti-
zeus in town are wearing court plaster
on their chins.
William Hanna, who did the Official
scoring for the National League IN New
York last season, must have performed
his work in extraordinarily efficient
fashion. Up to date not a single play
er has attempted TO take a punch at
him.
Chief Meyers has sworn of on mo-
tion picture shows Six Indians were
killed In the first reel Of the film he
saw last night
Now that Marty Kavanaugh has quit
the Tigers we don't know any man IN
the big leagues who has chance TO
wrest from Poll Perritt the distinc-
ton Of being the homeliest man IN
baseball.
Charlie Press, who pitched for IN"
Fnglewood Field Club in the amateur
league last year, is nursing sore arm
Ralph Stroud must carry his OWE hsN
with him. He never comes back from
q trip to the Brazos River or the lake
without a full basket, although hun
dreds OF local anglers have worked
those spots in vain.
Matty's mind is never at rest. Nhc
he isn't outguessing a batter he's NOV
ing into the king row or doubling oar
no-trump make.
A volume Of the works OF Schopen-
hauer was found in the lobby OF the
Arlington to-day. On tina fyleaf was.
written Fred Nerkle.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
Robbie Puts Goodbred, the
Big Recruit Pitcher,
Through His PAGES
at Daytona.
Prom. s,.r Correspondent Of The Tribune.

Daytona, Fla, March 4.-Wilbert
Robinson put Goodbred, the big re-
cruit pitcher, through his PAGES at the
afternoon training session o. the
Brooklyn Superbas here to-day.
In addition TO running around the
park, shagginP long flies and other
little chores, the big fellow had a
thorough workout in the box under
the critical eyes OF the manager. But
there is little danger OF Goodbred
going stale, for he is some feet 3
inches in height and tips the beam at
2l5 pounds. He is built along the same
lines a JET Tesreau and looks lot
like that bear hunter.
1t rained this morning and no work
was done. but In the afternoon the
boys made up for lost time. Another
Of Robbie'S worries was solved to-
night when Dick Egan arrived in camp.
Dick has been wintering in San Fran
cisco and is practically ready to start
hard work.
One of the little innovations intro
duced in the work to-day was making
The pitchers size a batter M AMI try
TO discover from his stand al the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
Yankees in Hot Debate
over Home Run Baker

cana deal involving some cash plus
Fritz Maisel or Roy Caldwell. Bill
Donovan hasn't anything 10 say on the
subject. His only statement is that he
Is satisfied with Maisel and the Baker
proposition is up to the club owners.
Captain Huston was expected back
TONIGHT, but failed TO arrive, and Will
probably reach camp early tomorrow.
The New York club is willing to pay
Baker $4,000 a year, but whether the
club will be willing 10 meet Mack
proposition is another matter. But, II
Baker plays ball this season, 1t is q
pretty far bet that it will be with the
Narks.
Baker would be great New York
card. but, if the deal is closed, we hope
his arrival won't mean the passing OF
Fritz Maisel. Fritz also Is fine type
for q winning team, and the best nus
tier in the game.
To-day's practice was Put through in
raw. roistering wind, but. for all tina,
Bill sent his young army over the full
route. batting and fielding practice pre-
dominating. Rain followed in the Of
ternoon, but clear weather Is predicted
for to-morrow's play.
Tn. first recruit to attract more than
passing notice is young Mr.. Tamm, an
infelder. While his nor ECKER sounds
like an enraged German breaking into
profanity, he handles himself, both al
bat and in the field, like ball playCi
who knows the ways of his profession
Bakers salary, plus the worlds
series change, and Baker salary. with
Collins, Bender and Plank missing, are
not exactly one nd the same thing
For it has been suggested In baseball
circles before that Connie was always
able to sign his stars at eminently con
servative figures by ringing in mention
Of tn, worlds series money TO arrive
Now Connie may mention it, but his
listeners will not be ncar.y so attentive
as they once wee.
Baker. added to Cree. Pipp and Cook
would furnish the Yanks with a run
making quartet on par with any other
four in the game, barring only Col
and Crawford. who count for about SID
men. Fritz Naisel could be used a
other places if Baker wa, secured. The
peppery young athlete would be {
handy man in the out'ield or erouHc
second base. lie is entirely too shift!
TO be bound down 20 any one job.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
Fabian Defes Elements
and Has Field Ready
for the Men.
ROBERTSON MAKES
HOME-RUN CLOUT
Desmond Beatty Takes All Work
McGraW Offers and Then
Asks for More.
By HAYWOOD BROUN.

Marlin, Tex, March 4--Hey. Ajax
you over there defying the lightning,
meet Henry Fabian, who dares the
rain TO stop spring training IN MAT
linl All night long Texas storm
Of two days growth poured water on
the diamond Of the Giants, but ~
dsyhresk came Fabian and his broom
As soon Sc a rsindrop fell Henry
would sweep Il Of the infeld.
On and on for hours dragged ths
struggle Of man and the elements
When McGrsw and his players arrived
Ut the field shortly after o'clock
this morning Fabian had the storm
under control. The rain wavered'
hesitated and stopped. There's your
diamond. boss said Fabian.
The countryside for miles about Is
ankledeep in watec, negroes are
marooned in their cabins. uncharIea
meadow. but the infeld Of the Giants
is dry. McGraw made the most OF
his opportunity and Grove his men
through two long sessions Of prae-
tice. which consisted of the usual med
jcine ball exercise, batting, pitching
and drill for the inheld.
There was q spell Of sun In the AZ
ternoop which tempted some Of the
pitchers to try out their arms Homer
Glass, the silent Cherokee, surprised
every one by turning on TREMENDOUS
burst Of speed, and Olaf Erikson, the
Texas Viking, also furnished fast
pitching for the batters. Gipe has
developed a splendid cross fire; and
ALI in all the batters were served with
samples OF many styles OF delivery.
The regulars. in spite OF their lack
OF work, found no trouble IN meet
ing speed. and hammered the ball free
lv' bavy Robertson, in his first time
IN. drove the ball far over the right
Seld fence. a feat which had hitherto
been regarded as the special perqul-
site Of Bob Marshall. Fred Merkle'
tbe owner Of the golf swing, and Hans
Iobert. who is a golfer at heart, were
other wizards with the willow.
John McGraw is not playing mana
Ger hut he can still step up to the
Slate and cut out a hit with as much
certainty as any athlete now in tram
ing here.
II perseverance counts FOR anythlhS .
IN baseballt Desmond Beatty ought 10
make good. The little inheider taxes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
BROWN GOES TO WHALES
Weeghman Gets Former Cub
Pitcher for His Team.

Chicago, March 4.-Mordecai Brown,
former pitcher for the Chicago Cubs,
who last year managed the St. Louis
Fcdcrals. and at the end OF the season
plaved with the Brooklyn Federals, -
to play this year with the Chicago
Feds.
This announcement was made to-day
after he had visited Charles WEIGH
man. Brown will 80 South with the
Chicago Federals on their training trip.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
Eddie Collins Makes
Home Run on Coast

Los Angeles, March 4.-The Chicago
White SoX won the opening game of
their exhibition series here from the
Los Angeles Coast League team to-day
by good hitting. The score was to 5.
Eddie Collins, playing second for
Chicago. made a home run by stretch
ing a clean three-bagger in the sixth
inning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
FEDS PLAN BIG PLANT
Grandstand at Harrison tc
Accommodate 10000.

The Newark 'rderal League baseball
club, which is gong to play its games
in Harrison. filed the plans for its
grandstand with Daniel F. Maher.
Building Inspector of Harrison, yes
terday. No cost has been named in the
plans, but that will follow within a
few days.
The grandstand proper will accom-
modate 10000 people, according. to the
gpecifications. and there will be two
bieacher stands to accommodate 5000
each. The entrance to the grandstand
will be on South Second street. The
construction of the stands will be Of
yellow pine and iron, and, it is stated,
that million feet OF lumber will be
used.
The work of levelling the grounds Is
progressing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
NickallS Picks a
Vale VARSITY Crew

New Haven, March 4. Guy Nickalls.
the Yale coach, made the following
tentative selection OF the Yale varsity
eight-oared crew to-day: Stroke.
Morse; 7, Low; 6, Meyer; 5, Sturte-
", l. Sheldon; 8. Captain Denegre;
z, Bennett; bow, Cox: coxswain, Nc
Lean.
Weather conditions have been unfs-
vorable for work on the harbor 80 far,
practice being confined 20 the machines
In he gymnasium.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
GOLD CUP FOR SCH00NERS
H. S. Vanderbilt Offers Trophy
for Care Cod Races.

Boston. March 4.-Ohicals Of the
Eastern Yacht Club announced to-day
that Harold S. Vanderbilt. owner Of
the schooner yacht Vagrant, had Of
fcred gold cup as a prize for a series
Of races for large schooners around
Cane Cod. The competition, as in for
mer years, will be held late in June,
the boats starting from either New
London or Newport and finishing at
Marblehead.
The owner Of the winning yacht will
hold the trophy year and will re
ccivc in addition a silver replica. The
owner winning three races, not neces-
sarily with the same boat, will obtain
permanent possession of the cup.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
7" SPQ ! {;:,!1,!;;! 6!

playing with Augusta and was working an eXhlot0n
game against that club had heard of COBB VINO
was then only busher. He came up and tapped one
to the box on a fairly fast first bound caught the
and had to make quick snap throw to get him by a
foot He was on top of the bag when figured he had
barely left the plate. knew that second that great
hall nlaver had arrived"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
CHURCH VICTOR AT NET
College Champion Beats Jones
in Final at Palm Beach.

lbs Telegraph to The Trhunel
Palm Beach, Fla, March 4 In the
hest match ever seen at Palm Beach
in the final of a Florida lawn tennl,
championship. G. VI. Church. the inter
collegiate title holder from Princeton,
to-day defeated J. D. +. Jones, for
mer Rhode Island champion.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
Winston and Irving
Ont for Squash Title

Eric S. Winston, the national cham
pion; Louis du Pont Irving. +. II. Davis
and 4. J. Coburn. entered the final
round for the squash championship of
the Harvard CLUB wiki the playing of
the semi-fnal round yesterday.
Winston had little trouble in reach
ing the final round in defeating Ander-
son Dana, yesterday, by score Of
lis, 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
A SWIMMING TANGLE
Meet Between Poly Prep and
Commerce Falls Through.

Athletic relationship between the
High School Of Commerce and Poly
Prep, OF Brooklyn. is hanging by s
thread. through the failure Of the Com
merce swimmers 10 meet Poly in a dual
set-to at the West Sixtieth Street
baths yesterday.
The meet was arranged after the
Poly team hac claimed the interscho-
lastic swimming championship oil the
Greater City. Commerce took excep-
ton to the claim. challenging for the
title.
Carl Rotterdam. coach of the Com
nerce swimming team. notified Clair
G. Allen. physical director OF the Poly
Prep. School. yesterday morning. that
Commerce could not put team in the
water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
TWO SURVIVE AT SQUASH
Noyes ard Knapp TO Clash for
Title morrow.

D. Raymond Noyes, the champion,
and William J. Knapp are the survivors
in the final round for the championship
Of the Squash Club of Brooklyn.
In Il, .omi-Gnal round played yes
terday Noycs entered the final bracket
tc dc car 'uc A. II. Mosley by default
and G. NJ Mead by score of 10 I,
IL u. l7-l6. In the last game Mead
led by Is to Il, when Noyes rallied
and gathered three points IN row.
Knapp disposed of b. Van Gerbig by
scores of Is TO and ID to 3. The
playing Of Knapp during the tourney
has been surprising, as he has defeated
many players who are rated higher
than he. The final match for the title
Wi. be played tomorrow afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
Ajax Finds a Rival
in Camp of Giants
Tinker Goes
to Second Base

Chicago. March 4.-Joseph II. Tinker
manager OF the Chicago Federais, after
playin at shortstop from the start OF
his long career In the major leagues
ha. decided TO switch 10 second base'
Tinker asserted to-day that his place
in the short field would be taken by
James smith. a nineteen ear-old star
who acquired his baseball knowledge
n, Duouesne University, Pittsburgh.
Smith was signed late last fall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
Not Spoohng, Either.

Neither was Mr.. Donovan spoofing his audience IN
describing this magic ball projected at good speed from
the knucAles of Summers. Il was telling Clark Grf-
fifth about it, added Bill, and he gave me the hoarse
huzza. So one day got Grf to put on big mit and
warm up with Summers He tried, and finally sue
ceeded in catching one ball out of four. The others
either landed on his shin up around his chest. When
he finally quit he had this to say "No batter hit
him but neither can his catcher catch him if he uses
that ball | could almost swear it broke two ways at
fin,ap
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05

The way of the magnate is bizarre, and the way OF
the athlete is zigzag, but what of the way Of the
fanatic?
For example figure this out: The Giants last sea-
son PLAYED at home to more people than any other club
in their league; the YankS played to fewer people at
home than any other club in the league; yet when the
Giants played the Yanks the same field, twothirds
of those present rooted for the Yanks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
Bill and the Stranger.

Donovan had Just arrived in Savannah and after
having registered talking with the head clerk at
the De Soto Hotel About this time stranger blew in
lamped the register moment, and then spoke to the
clerk about follows:
"Well, | see Wild Bill Donovan has brought his
bunch in He's got his nerve. guy like Donovan
has got a swell chance to make good where man ike
Frank Chance couldn't handle the job"
Just as the clerk about to dive through tran
som. Wild Bill saved the day. You're right, ne said.
"Iye often wondered why they got dub like that to
handle the club. know Donovan pretty well, and he s
a Joke" And then somebody came up and called Bill
bv his name and certain stranger began turning pur-
pe green and deep rich crimson all IN one lump as he
backed away around nearby post.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
Unbeatable.

"Summers was almost unbeatable that season. Even
the Mackmen quit old when they saw him warming up.
He beat them ten straight games, and he had both Bak
er and Collins throwing their bats away. This ball
was pitched from below the top knuckes tearing away
the skin down &c the finger nails And yet, with
this Eddie had only one great year, where he should
have heen one Of the greatest pitchers Of all time"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
SHOEMAKER TAKES LEAD
Defeats Hyman in Amateur
Pocket Billiard Tourney.

J. II. Shoemaker, the champion, went
into the lead for the national amateur
pocket billiard championship by defeat
ing Arthur b. Lyman in the evening
game at the Amateur Billiard Club OF
New York last night. The score was
1O5 TO 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05

You've heard the debate of the experts as TO
whether Amos Ruse or Walter johnson carried the
greatest amount of speed in pitching. The majority
award the olive bough to Johnson.
The records show that of all pitchers Mathewson
carried and still carries the greatest control.
But who, of all pitchers, had the most puzziing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
Stevens Hockey
Team a Winner

0utplaying their opponents at every
angle Of the game, the Stevens Institute
hockey team easily defeated ST. Peters
College, Of Jersey City. last night a.
the st. Nicholas Rink by a score o. :
to O.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
Random Observations.

4 sit down on a bee se'erai u"es """""' ""'
he get In the end.
called, but for the most part they merely
nm with groan "A M ask for Ice water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05

Goals tarst hal'i-S'evrns. Cro1at Is Sm'h.
s37. Crovat l5l9 =; Peters. 0 second hsf-
stevens na.lock II %. Hslock. 1888. Cr0'sz
Is 90: Croyat. 1881. Referee T Kelly. ! {.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
A Matter Of Monickers.

There are seren Browns in the major leagues
And four Smiths on the JOB
There are still fre others by the name Of Jones'
BIT there's only one Ty Cobb.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
Figure This Out.

Walter johnson had bad slump last season and the q1s
of i. games man any on
IcLcr i'm Ieagme and hnished third in enectlkeness
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
First Meeting with Cobb.

Donovan related spicy incident built around his
first meeting with citizen by the of T. Raymond
Cobb.
cobb that year." said William the Wild, "was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05

Nine ball players out of every ten pick the Braves and
Pod Sow 10 meet in the next Worlds Series Most of
them can't even another club close in either league
On the other paw nine ball players out of every ten
picked the Mackmen to rip the padding out OF the
Braves last fall.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05
Boost for the Frenchman.

During the course of this Tanning Bee Donovan
also inserted number Of glad tidngs concerning Nap
Laioie when | saw him in Philadelphia" said the
Yank leader, Il never more surprised in my life.
He looked least ten years younger and 1t was easy
to see that he keenly interested in making good
again. He had gotten into rut at Cleveland. and the
change is sure to put life into his play. If he
doesn't bat over 800 and handle that bag above the
AVERAGE I'll enlist with the Russians now facing Won
IIir.ln, hmm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05

"Thc Rrookfeds training at Browns Wells, far away
from the white lights" Also the red blue, yellow,
pink every other kind except he sunlight targht and
candle light.
putting mostly n matter of touch" expert.
Yet we know some people with a wonderful touch (any
where from s. 500 who can't putt a lick.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05

John McGraw is not q playing mana
ger. but he can still step up 10 ING
plate and cut out a MI WIN as nlICn
certainty as any athlete now IN TRAM
ing here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-03-05

John. the barber of Marlin, also IS
chief OF the Fire Department. The re-
cent epidemic Of fires has excited him
10 such degree that most Of the citi-
zens in town are wearing court plaster
On their chins.