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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
ROWING INJURIOUS?
NO! SAY WESTERNERS
Wisconsin A lumni Declare
Faculty Has Not Ruled
Fairly in Abolishing Sport.

AS a result of the abolition of inter-
collegiate rowing at the University of
Wisconsin on account of physical in
juries received from participation in
the sport,i' the athletic committee of the
Alumni Association has just completed
a thorough investigation of the situation
and has come to the conclusion that row.
ing does not result as the faculty stated
in it's explanation for abollshing the
snort last autumn.
A report Of the findings OF the committee,
Of which Walter Alexander. of the Wisconsin
Railraad Commission and former varsity
oarsman, is chairman and on which are Louis
p STs q Neson S 6 aks wfm Ms VIII Fl
Be turned oyer to the president 2 Of the 5 assOt
as9P g shtrey Etam eompeted ns next TWO weeks ~"e"
Among its findings will be the following:
BY In' she university medical faculty to be phys
ically it for participation In all forms of inter-
% second Information received from former
Wisconsin oarsmen is that no after effects have
Third. Reports and statistics from medical
ton contradlct the action taken by the Uni
Fourth. No consideration having been given
TO the beneficial effect. we feel that both sides
Of the question have not been fairly repre-
Firth. II rowing is now to be dropped and
athletic director, we feel that this Will = result m
in setting back Of this sport for at least
many of the Middle West colleges viii be
seeP taken IN that Tecton. steps having
seventh The natural facilities, al, Wisconsin
are particularly adapted for this kind of sport
Eighth. This is acknowledged to be the
81 form of SPORT and nd re- re-
So Sf ge ts sbSFt S4d1 tbe &
should not be considered,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
SWIMMERS TO RACE
NPACIFIC TOURNEY
Big Open Meet to Be Held in
San Francisco in July, Is
Latest Plan.

Whether the Athletic Committee of the
Panama-Pacifc Exposition accepts or
not the suggestion offered by the Anna
teur Athletic Union. that a set of Ex-
position swimming championships be
held instead of the national indoor
events awarded to Eastern clubs, Man
ager William Coffman, of the Sutro
Baths, intends to promote an open
water carnival, which. he says will rival
the aquatic program of past Olympic
games.
He stated recently that he had personal
assurance from the best swimmers of both
Francisco in July and he Is confident of the
entries Of all. Among the men he counts upon
400 and 1900 yard record holder; William Long
worth. Cecil Healy and *. Adrian the leading
Australian swimmers. and Duke Kahanamoku
and George Kunha, the Honolulu champions:
These six, he says, added to Ludy LANCER and
Robert Small. the California stars. and Harry
Michael McDermott' the Illinois A. c, record
holders, will furnish fields which could hardly
be surpassed at present were Olympic honors
As to the fair natators whose appearance is
promised. Mr.. Cohman mentioned particularly
the Misses Fanny Durack and e. WyliS, yl,,,
Stecker. the spcCdlest of Honouus mermaids
and Dorothy Becker, Frances Cowells and Mar
girl swimmers at the sprints and middle
The open meet will be run off In the sutro
has been set for 1t. Mr. Coffman proposes to
put it on Immediately after the holding of the
watermen may he induced to stay for 1t. He
hopes, in fact. that some of the crack East
erners, men and women Iniegotiatiophs % h with tn
compete In both CarniVals,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
NO OPEN TENNIS PLAY FOR
> ENGLISH MEN THIS YEAR
Lawn Tennis Body of England De-
cides to Hold Off for Present.

No open tennis tournaments will be held in
England during the coming season, according
to a decision OF the Lawn Tennis Association,
The governing bodys brief notice Is TO sus-
pend all open meetings in England until fur
ther notice"
The London Field. in commenting on this
decision, says: Indeed, the brevitv of the Of
ficlal announcement Issued by the council is to
be commended for the functions of the gov
erning body do not require II to express any
opinion as to the propriety of playing friendly
matches between individuals or teams during
the war period. Similarly, we should deprecalte AZ
game, however eminent view which miGht be
used to influence players on matter which
Is obviously governed by personal instinct.
THE suggestion made recently that the King
should be Invited to give to the game of lawn
tennis the same gracious expression of ap-
prUval that he has extended to the sport Of
racing will not we feel sure, commend Itself
TO the council. Just statutory decree Is
actually necessary to SUSPEND 9nen tourna-
nients until the crisis to our empire Is passed
so no sanction from high quarters is demanded
for the pursuit of healthy recreation by those
whose duty 1t Is to administer and carry on
the civil and Industrial life OF this country.
The idea that we should close play
grounds at a time when their tonic qualities
were never more valuable or timely is OBJ
vIousy opposed to common sense, The opinion
of the Crown is not required 10 reveal its alb
surdlty.''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
ST. JOSEPH'S COLLEGE
TO PLAY NORTHEAST
Baseball Candidates in Practice
for Opening Game Thursday.
Other School Notes.

St Ioseph's College baseball candidates
will finish practice within the next few
days In preparation for the opening
match, scheduled with Northeast High
School on the latter's field, 29th and
Cambria streets next Thursday after
noon.
The colleglans have been working out
daily at wynnewood Park, 2Sth street
and Allegheny avenue, for more than two
weeks Four veterans will be in the
lineup, including Mahoney. LAWN, Byrne
and Anderson. Kelly, Kearney, Yates,
Rawle, Dennis and Mulholland have been
lost by graduation, but a likely squad or
candidates is out for their positions.
1Y eafn RsT rmso en Th9 srRs ne nSEhe Nav
tin NorthT9p Aise Lliman man., aSnrISh RSaay sSd
have displayed hne form on the hIlock in
villa William % II. Mapon, 10. has arranged cock
ing sGheduIe for the fsGSop ss 9 as 40
April lowest Philadelphia High School IT
April i6-Philadelphia College of osteopathy.
Nav S5i' 1gDTexa lYs'fn fnstltate, f I at pre$s
May goMereersburg CollegS; at MeFGfersours nifdso
May 18-st Peters College, at st. Peters.
MAY MAJ iSZRrown Preparatory School. at st.
JOseph's. -. ,..,
June 5-Atlnntic City High School, at Allan
June '12-Peddie Institute. at Hightstown'
N. ]. r.. ,.,
Games are also pending with other colleges
throughout the state
Coach Manning, of Bethlehem Prep Is work.
ing out diligently with big squad OF track
and field athletes. The first important games
on the Prep Schools schedule Is the Penn re-
lays, and Manning is endeavoring to select a
fast relay team for the event. Bethlehem Is
also entered in the Swarthmore College inter
scholastics.
Three football stars of Northeast High School
are fighting for the backstop position on the
Red and Black nine. They Wilson, cap
tan-elect for next seasons football team:
Hill Academy boy, is also after the backstop
inh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
OBITUARIES
Franklin p. Mason

Franklin p Mason, a widely known
Mason and recorder Of the Corinthian
Chasseur Commandery No SO, knights
Templars, died yesterday at his home lS@o
Page street, following a brief Illness OF
pneumonia. He was 90 years old MT.
Mason was past master of Lodge NO 4Sz
f. and A NJ; member Of the Tristram b.
Freeman Royal Arch Chapter NO. Sio'
formerly past commander and past hish
priest of the Corinthan Chasseur COM
mandery and member or the Lu bu Tenn
pie Of Mystic shrlners. The funeral serV-
ices will be held Tuesday afternoon
o'clock, at the chapel Of Andrew j. Bair
&. Son, 10Th and Arch streets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
DUNwoODIE COURSE READY
Other Metropolitan Golf Clubs Are
Following Suit.

Several of the New York clubs which have
not kept their courses open during the winter
are preparing to open them for use again.
Dunwoodie, In fact. now has Its links ready
for the members. No special changes have
been made Fox Hills will be ready in two
weeks.
The playing order OF the holes at Salisbury
has been changed. Instead OF starting on the
south side of the clubhouse, the first hole is
now what used TO be the fourth shifting back
first, second and third holes now are the 18th,
18th and 18th. All of the putting greens are
IN excellent condition.
Alec smith. former national and metropoli-
tan open title holder plans a trip 10 the
Pacific coast for the exposition tournament
next month His place will be taken by his
brother Macdonald, the metropolitan open
champion, while Alec is away,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
H. G. THUNDER WINS
ART CLUB TOURNEY
Well-Known Musical Director
Lands Billiard Event of Sea-
son.

The seventh annual billiard tournament
Of the Musical Art Club has been decided
so far as the first prizes are concerned.
The interest in billiards has steadily
grown. This year there were so many
who desired to play in the tournament
that three classes were necessary. The
highest of these, known as the Holy
Cats" is composed Of the ten strongest
players i'm the club. In the second class
known as the Holy Kittens" there were
20 contestants. In the third class, desig-
mated the Holy Kittenettes,' are those
members who are interested in the game,
but whose knowledge of billiards Is not
sufficiently great to entitle them to
place In the higher classes. or course, the
tournaments are handicap affairs
by Henry Gordon Thunder. director Of the
Choral Society, organist at st. stephens ana
The Grst prize in the second class was won BY
Russell VI. Wagar. who. although not pro-
lest non professional baritones in Philadelphia.
The irst prize IN the third class was won by
Philadelphia Orchestra. The second and third
termined, US there are ties for these positions.
Sr @ al the g5 S55es are nnSp m y Mbs s ss All se
mcmBefs S guG are e @ invited This annual blIsTd
dinner. has become quite an Institution in the
'
and at It the prizes are awarded to those who
have won them. The billiard room OF the
inent part in the life of the club, i'm that IT
brings the musicians and music lovers to-
gether on n common ground and yet away
fom their profession. Each year there have
been more and more contestants In the tourna-
msnts. In the first year of the clubs ex-
istence those members promoting the tourna-
nient had difficulty in obtaining eight mem
hers of the club to take part. In the past year,
including the three classes, there were In the
neghborhood OF 80 participants. Among the
prominent musicians who have won prizes in
the past are Constantin Sternherg. Mich
olnn Douty, Clnrarce X Bowden, Thaddeus
Rich, Edwin Evans and Camille w. Zeekwer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
JUAREz CLOSES APRIL IL
Famous Racing Plant Has Created
Record for Length of Meeting.

1t has been announced by Harry Breivogel,
assistant manager OF the Juarez Jockey Club
that the present meeting will come TO an end
April IL, making II the longest meeting in the
history OF the club The long season has been
seriously handicapped by the bad weather. but
with the return OF summer-like days the at
tendance has been large for a considerable
time. and there is no cessation In the interest
shown
Frank Patterson took down another purse
when he scored In the hslf-mile dash for 2
year-oIds, Charity Ward very easily disposed
af the 3-year-olds in the ave and half fur
longs that came second. and the hye furlongs
or the third race easy for Caro- Nome.
After Buck Thomas had opened up a good
lead TO the head of the stretch In the fourth
he faded away badly, and Ancestors coming
through in the last furlong. was an easy win
ner. Blue Racer never left the result OF the
NTH In doubt. Lackrose easily the
sixth, while at the end OF the card Goldy ran
and First Star,
Jockey McGTaw was 'set down. for five days
for rough riding In the third. when he crowded
SummeFhill and George Oxnard with his
mount Split Second
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
TORRESDALE GOLFERS
WILL HAVE NEW HOUSE
WHEN SEASON OPENS
Artistic Old O'Rourke
HI o m e s tie a d Will Be
Moved Across Road to
Hill Overlooking Course.
Club Is Very Popular.

In the spring of 1914 the Torresdale
Golf Club was formed. and by the cour-
tcsy OF the late John NJ. Mack. was per-
mitted to begin its first year upon his
private golf course. At first many peo-
pie were skeptical as to the outcome OF
the club, for almost all of the members
were entirely without experience In the
game and IL was feared that the people
would not take enough interest. How
ever, from the very opening day the club
was most successful and grew rapidly
until the links became crowded.
Then as this crowded condition increased the
game, until everyone desired harder course;
After careful search, committee appointed
Mnieh to IoIaie This place sot y Sb IN future O'
af Ths ss srouns 81 hs S en the side OF
Grant avenue, near Frankio,d avenue. and Sx-
@ ssnee "y' Of Geo G peet forming tract OF over u
acres The entire tract Is o. q rolling mature
ga' from the summit Of the highest hill. The, tur,
is even now In good conoltion; as the Iand % mas mas
psrts, have said that With a little, 'ars IC,rd 4
TSsaepSs TSH PShe Sssr the 0' funf site Of @
SlsbnoSsf T. NS Mdg sEsss Snst tows Se Course Ms
iosmins sS ~as'sFy very goo good hazard .'O Wv 80 :.
The peculiar ioll o. the ground makes II
holes that are similar. EN en- though there are re
but nine holes to The SouTse there VIII areeS Se
woods AMI the naturally difficult trend oil the
ground.
For a clubhouse a very artistic old farm
house has been purchased frcm the estate OF
Michael o'Rourke. on, the other Side 81 the
roa1 from the grounds. This house VIII le
moved over and placed upon the hill OVERLOOK
ing the course and at the same time withn
minutes walk from the trolley and not more
than three minutes from the train Extensive
alterations will he made enough TO accommo-
date 200 members.
The new location has very great advantages.
The roads from the city are In excellent repa T,
while tho ride out Is through some Of the
richest farming land in Pennsylvania.
with all these natural advantages, this club
promises to be one of the most successful
around Philadelphia, as the golf Will be good.
,pifh manila niIi aide we'll as in Torresdn lie.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
A Lyman Milliston

NORTHAMPTON, Mass, April B. - A.
Lyman Williston, who for many years
had been affiliated with educational
phllanthropic and business affairs, died
here yesterday, in his s0th year. lie was
president Of the First National Bank OF
Northnmpton treasurer Of Mount Holyoke
College, a trustee of Smith College ana
treasurer of Williston Seminary In East
han pton, an institution founded by MS
father, the late Samuel Wlliston.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
GOLF Is LIKE OLIVES;
ONCE TASTED, A CONVERT
Persons Cannot Enjoy Golf First
Time, But Later 1t Is Different.

Why is golf like olives?
It's merely a matter OF getting started, for
once the game SFets you the taste is lasting.
Furthermore. who ever heard OF a person
liking olives beginning with the first cast of
the harpoon into the bottle? 1T can't be did"
No truthful person after eating his first olive
dared say he enjoyed it, any more than one
can become enthusiastic over golf before he
has made a good drive, watched the ball bore
its way into space and experienced thrill OF
a welI-hit tee shot. Thereafter the olive fiend
has nothing the golf convert. They're all
square. with many holes to play.
While II Is generally admitted that when
once the ancient game gets hold II keeps you
fast that there Is nothing, more engrossng
and that 1t enslaves practically all Its subjects
one must not imagine It escapes entirely with
out losses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
TARGET SHOOTS MONDAY
FOR LOCAL GUNNERS
Large Crowds Expected for Matches
at Shooting Academy.

Easter Monday will come in for a share OF
the holiday festivities by local guhners who
win contest in two special club trap shoots
Target men win have the Philadelphia Shoot
ing Academy their meeting place, and the
secretary looks for record crowd The pro-
gram calls for 100 targets divided into strings
OF % birds, and the hidden system of handl-
Gaping will be used which allows each par
ticipant a new dead-bird allotment on every
event. Du Pont silver spoons will be awarded
to the winners
There viii be a white flyer match at the
Point Breeze Park Club also, in which Charlie
Kirshner the West Phlly crack will test
their skill In a 50-bird number. Both men are
adept at pigeon shooting, and since KiTshner
has purchased a new ''dol ble'' gun he is of
the opinion that he can d.feat his opponent in
referee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
GERMANS TO CONTINUE RACES
Sport This Year, However, to Serve
Serious Purpose.

LONDON, April 3.-The question of the con-
tnuation OF racing In Germany has depended
in the case of rscehorses the fixed ration OF
oats IL has now been decided to increase
the ration for thoroughbreds from pounds
Flat races are to take place at the Hopper
garten near Berlin. I'm the middle OF May
and Il Is also insended to run the German
Derby at Hamburg. An inspired note on the
subject adds;
''The races this year win serve the serious
and important purposes OF German horse breed
ing but not amusement Of the public. In
this sense decision OF German owners Is
greatly 20 be welcomed"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
ICE HOCKEY AT EBBErs FIELD
Brooklyn National Park May Be
ConYerted Into Rink Next Winter.

Ebhets Field. in Brooklyn which was built
for baseball park Tor the Brooklyn National
League club and which Will be used Us an
open-alr boxing arena In accordance wi h the
present plans OF the owners. may be nut TO
still another use The latest plan contem-
plates turning the field Into an artificial SCAT.
ing rink in tho winter and staging profcs 'ionnl
hockey games. This latest possibility IL nov
being considered by Edward J. McKeeN er,
and may he put into operation.
When tho plan Of conducting BOXING bouts
at the park In the open air was announce
some time ago and corporation Wos q. gan
lied and Incorporated under tho laws Of New
York for, that purpose II was Thought mat
Ehbcts Field would be busy spot in the
future. but this recent plan to have hockey
at the park mems. if carried out that u
the country.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
mo- Start Football Practice

MORdANToWN. w. Va. April 3.-Coach
Sol s. Metzger. the university football coach,
has written friends IN this city that he will
arrive here 10 take charge Of the spring foot
ball practice some time In May. The coach
has been at his home IN Bedford. Pa since
the close of the 1914 grtdiron season. He be-
iiaVes strongly in the advantages 10 be
gained by preliminary spring work. and urged
isis at the close OF last season.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
Funeral of Rev. DR.. S. F. Bacon

The funeral services for the Rev. DR..
Samuel Frederick Bacon, one of the most
prominent Presbyterian clergymen in
this country. were held today at the
Heidelberg Reformed Church, 10th and
oxford streets. He died Wednesday at
his home, 1887 North 18th street. in his
91st year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
PORT OF PHILADELPHIA
Vessels Arriving Today

Str. TABOR (Nor,), Nina Nina ore, j. A.
Mccarthy.
Str. John A. Hooper (Amer.), TocopiIla, nj
trate OF soda, W. f. Hagar, Son & Co.
and Miners Transportation Co.
Schr. John b. Manning, Fernandina, lumber
A. ID. Cummins AZ Co.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-04-03
In MENIORIAM

WEIR.-1n loving memory OF our mother
ELEANOR ARMSTRONG WEIR, who de
parted this life April 3, 1912.
There remaineth therefore rest 70 th'
people Of God.' DAOHhlbNS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-03

C., and Mrs. J. J. Grier of Waco, Tex and at the same time Mrs. Bells daugh- ter, Miss Mary Lee Bell, honored Miss Mary Sue Ferguson, September bride elect.
 In the spacious reception hall and living room quantities of beautiful yellow dah'ias and handsome ferns were used to advantage in making the scene lovely. At the door stood little Virginia Jenkins and Mildred Russell to receive the cards of the guests who were welcomed by Mrs. Dupont Thompson, Mrs. S. M Blake, Mrs. J. w. Fain, Mrs. M. R. Russell and Mrs. James A. Downey. Receiving with the hostesses and honor guests were Mrs J. B. Cummings Mrs. D. A. Palmer and Miss Bessie Ferguson.
 In the library and dining room the color scheme was changed to red and white, which made pretty contrast to the vel low and green prevailing in the other rooms. Miss Ruth Ferguson and Miss May Bell presided at a punch table in the library, which was tastefully banked with large dark red dahlias and ferns. bas- ket of red and white dahlias adorned the center of the lace covered table and red shaded candles cast a bright glow over the hints and other confectioneries which also carried out the chosen colors. Here a delicious plate was served by Miss Sarah Hodges, Miss Eva Mae Morgan. Miss Gertrude Rosenstihl, Mrs. w. A. Jenkins, Miss Flora Jones, Mrs. Eugene Holmes, Mrs. A. B. Bealle and Mrs. LeRoy Holt. Mrs. w. A. Curry and Miss India Palmer poured tea in the dining room
 An orchestra furnished music through out the afternoon and 400 invitations wer> issued for the affair.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-09-03
"PYGMALION" SECURED FOR
 DRAMA LEAGUE MEMBERS

Drama league members who wish to read the play ''Pygmalion." by G. Bernard Shaw, which is to be produced here early in October. may secure copies by calling at the Margaret Allen school or public library. The Everybodys Magazine of November, 1914, contains the only print of the play. This magazine is out of print, and the play has not as yet been published in book form A league com mittee secured limited number of these magazines from a dealer in New York, who held them at a premium. The play is to be played here by the charming Mrs. Pat Campbell and an English com pany. Written by Shaw with his charac- teristic unconventionality, 1t Is very en- tertaining. It has to do with the making over" of beautiful flower girl of the slums of London. whom a cynic (also professor of phonetics) declares he can "ohange into a duchess in six months" London. upon the production of this play, was much shocked by its satire upon it's conventions. The play has mo 'tri- angular" features, however. Shaw en- Ieavors to show that clothes and speech form the principal part of class distinc- tons. The experiences of the flower girl in her struggle with language and fash ionable clothes, the striving of the depths of her. soul in the lady making process form a delightful play.