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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28
TRACK ATHLETES TRAIN
FOR NEXT INDOOR MEET
Richmond Amateur Athletic Fctlcra-
ton Will Stage Big Event on
ST. Patrick's Day.
USE RICHMOND GRAYs' ARMoRY
Seventh Street Building Is Best
Place in City for Indoor COMPETE
tionS-Fifty-Yard Dash, Half-Mile
and Mile Events VIII he Features.

Local track fans are looking for
ward with deep interest to the big
meet which will be held on ST. Pat
rick Day. March II, in the Richmond
Grays Armory. II will hc staged un-
der tho auspices of the Richmond
Amateur Athletic Federation. and will
be open 10 all members Of the associa-
ZION. which carries on its roster most
of the best athletes in the city. who
are not connected with any school or
college. Marking the close Of the In
door track season in Richmond, the
meet should prove one of The most in
tercsting and successful held this sea-
son.
The big Seventh street armory will
he saily decorated for the occasion
which Will commemorate the birth of
me patron saint OF Ireland. Green
hagS and shamrocks. mingled with the
co!ors of the L. s. ~ will form a
pleasing background. Many of the
athletes particularly those of the Nc
en- Catholic Union, will wear the
htti" shamrockS on their jerseys
y huge crowd can be accommodated
IN the long galleries Of the big Girays
;Arh1TH; ana II is expected that il will
be filled. BESIDES its large seating ca
pacity. he armory has by far the fast
est track of any in the city, ana IL is
me opinion OF many that it is the
ioElcal place for future athletic car
hlNals. This fact was dcmonstra led
on iaSt saturday night. when parti-
culariy fast time was made. The course
mas Il ionf straight way. with wide
sweeping curves and Il good inside
track
Several records for the city are ex
PcclSd 10 he hung up during the meet
ny local athletes. who are already
framing hard: In each event the com
petition VIII be of the kecncst variety
WIN the promise OF thrilling finishes
in the races.
The SS0-yard and the mile events
VIII probably he the features Heuhi
me former Richmond College star
lube burton and Dick" Vaughan
famous Blucs runners. and Spencer
the Barton Heights and richmond
ants for honors in the former. while
IN the mile. Finnigan, McGilTs fast
PAGER, Brad" Pcasley, of tho RIucs
ana others are entered. Both events
should prove thrillcrs
The iifty-yard dash and hurdles. 4IO
ana , szo-yard races Will be none the
less interesting. Local dopestcrs have
been trying for some time to arrange
q contest between "Fcrgy" McRee. hoi-
der OF the local CHAMPIONSHIPS! and
Gentry, OF Church HIM. worthy
claimant. These two are expected to
toe the mark together, along with To-
ior, VINO made good showing tho last
McGilrs.
Tho list of entrants. when announced
VIII embrace the pick or the crack Gin,
der path artists I'm tho city. All have
bnckied down to arduous training, de-
terinined to win for their organizations
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28
YOUNG MADE ONE RECORD
MATTY WILL NEVER REACH
OLD "Cy" Won More Than .Ou Gimme,
In Ench Zig LEAGUE In Twenty
Iwu Years.

several admirers OF chr!sty Mathew
son nay" ben sprculating on tn" pos
Sihiiity OF Biz Six ever attaining or
surprising tn. record for longevity set
by great old Cy Young There. arc Two
marks held by the famous old churac-
Yer mat have been under discussion
me rs lasting twenty-five ycars as a
hiS !"aGuc pitcher. and the other is
winning noS games in the big leagues
MS nj complete record during tia, stretch,
Matty's worshipcrs point out that he
has completed fifteen Years il, the
majors. and that thus far he has won
90 yames, just two less than Young
they sec the possibility Of Christy's
eventually reaching or passing these
rcmark;J'lc standards.
Rnt .h.re is one record OF Young's
probably never Will he approached by
any pitcher ms long as the game lives
II is that Of winning more than 200
foung's total of sos may be Surpassed.
hut there is not the slightest possi-
bility in sight of this other mark being
american League and 2?l in the Ma
tional.
The thing tina, makes i so extremely
This mark is the fact that he has put
in all of his big league time as u mem
Der of the Giants. Which Incidentally
has one longevity record. He has won
more games for one team than any
other pitcher that ever lived. surpass-
ing Ioung's best for any one team by
While speaking of long time pitch
ing marks il is only meet and Just
that mention be made of the veteran
war horse Of the minor leagues. Will
liam Hart. who pitched twenty-six
consecutive seasons in the Southern AS
ISOLATION, starting in 1855 in Chatta-
several sojourns with other clubs Of
the circuit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28
VIRGINIA TECHS ARRANGE
HEAVY BASEBALL SCHEDULE
spiders Included In Twenty-Thrcc
Games to He Played by BIncks-
burg Boys.

BLACKSBURG. VA. rchcuarv Of
me me Mmirginta Polytechnic Institute
nounced by Manager Nelson to-day In
cludes games with fourteen different
s sa,"os ,ro sn Mhit1E9ther. twenty,thre
shtcen or which are booked for tho
dechs home ground. Manager Nell
S 1G seh fas P[ssGn's an extremely
VIII be confronted by teams represent
ins such schools as Agriculture and
; MEGhanic OF North CAROLINA, Richmond
Roanoke College, Washington and lee
ana Elon College. all OF whom have
made the Techs extend themselves in
order 10 win in former years
II Coach Prince succeeds in pilot
ing the Techs through u successful
his coaching ability and to the caIibre
OF the material which he has under
him. The schedule follows:
March - st. Alban College. at
Blacksburg
April |, Hampden- sidney College. at
April >. Randolph Macon College ot
April 3. Randolph Macon College. at
HlaCksburE.
April 5. Virginia Military Institute. at
Roanoke. ~
april 9. Hamrden- Sidney College, at
Hampton Sidney. ~
April T. Iiampden- Sidney College at
Farmvlle. 81
April $, Richmond College, at Rich
April Q. William and Mary COLLEGE
at Williamsburg.
April 10, Randolph Macon College. a.
Ashland.
April II. Elon College, at Black sbnrr
April IS. Elon College, at Blacksburs
April 10, Eastern College. at Blacks.
burg
April II, Eastern College, at Blacks
APRIL %. Guilford College. at Blacks
April 90, Guilford College ~ p,,cks
burg.
burg.
burg.
, May I, Trinity College. at blacks
=, May 3. Washington and Lee, at
, May 4. Emory and Henry college. at
=, May $. Emory and Henry college, at
burg.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28
WASHINGTON AND LEE FIVE
DEFEATED BY ARMY QUINT

WEST POINT. y. Y, February 27-
The Army closed its basketball season
to-day by overwhelming Washington
ana Lee University. ~ TO 20 II was
the biggest score made or the Cadets
court this, year. Oliphaiit. star for
ward with seventeen points to his
credit. was big factor in the Cadets
victory Young was best for the visi-
The Army'S record for the season
was eleven wins out OF thirteen games
Io-day's victory was the eighth
Cadet Louis Il. Hibbs. of Washington
state, was elected captain OF the Army
hYe FOR next season. lie Is a member
OF the class OF 1916
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28
,,ny I,nce In Ncyodn.

RENO. NEV., February 27.-For the
first time in four years the thorough .
bred runners will be seen in action on
the tracks of this state this season.
Governor Boyle late yesterday signed
the bill providing for the return of
racing to this state ard the tu,fmen
are jubilant.
The amendment to the antigamblinr
letting within the track inclosurc. and
which has also been passed by both he
LEGISLATURE and the Upper House, has
aot yet reached the Governor. although
there is little doubt but that il will
! rrrive his Endorsement when it comes
up for signature. This measure be
comes effective Immediately upon be-
ing Sirnpd
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28
Cluster Springs Wins.

Ci.ISTlIR SPRINGS. VA, February
2I.--The last game Of the season was
played here this afternoon, Cluster
Springs Academy early defeated Roa-
noiic City High School uuint by the
score or 80 to 10. The game was very
fast, and II number Of spectacular long
distance shots were pulled off. Newton
and Hopkins PLAYED stellar ball for
cluster. while Billy Thomas. the di-
rinutirc forward performed well cor
ROonoke "
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28
GOLF BAD FOR PLAYERS
EYES, SAYS JOHN M'GRAW

NEW YORK, February a7.-John Nc
'iraw does not approve of golf for ball
plnycrs. Fresh from trip to Havana.
cuba, where he whilcd away the hours
oelieVed the game tended to spoil a
players batting eye and declared he
was opposed to any OF his own PLAYERS
mems they won't
ITS great game" said McGraw
,but ! still believe II ruins q mans
nattinS. expect To continue to play
but l don't advise my players to do
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28
Army swnr,lsmcn Win

WEST POINT, n. Y. Fcbruary 2--
Army officers won n fencing compcti-
of the Crescent Athletic Club, OF Brook
,lyn, six bouts 20 three. Dickinson and
Lieutenant Minor, of officers Fencing
Pointers displayed n clever e IKE W"N,
in their sword play. Some OF the bouts
we're hotly contested
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28
Olympic Cluh Win. vItl-.

SAN FRANCISCO, February 2f.-rhe
S;SlNmpic Club basketball team. OF. San
iT,rahCiSco. won the Amateur Athletic
Union basketball championships OF the
gnlteu states last night By dsfcatins
tNmtt'er College. OF southern Calf,
orn.a' IN the final game or the ,ournn-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28

Activity rciEns around the Virginia
League circuit in spite of the fact that
Richmond. its largest city has been
lost. All of the teams. with the cX-
ccption Of suffolk, which is still shy
q manager. are signing up likely look
ing recruits.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28

Manager Jack Dunn. of the Virginians.
was unsuccessful in his efforts to land
Charley Smith. of Cleveland, one Of
the players recently dropped by Ercs-
nahan. Smith has heard tho lure of
the Coast. ana has signed with san
Francisco
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28

Charley Brickley. the Knight of the
Skilled Toe, who helped TO bring three
football championships to Harvard is
slated TO he head coach at Columbia
University next fall. II Columbia
again adopts football. Briclilcy will
undoubtedly be the man TO put TIE Blue
and White back on the sport map.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28

Benedictine College and Richmond
Academy have both ordered baseball
candidates out tomorrow for prclimi-
nary practice. Captain Pollard will be
in charge of the Cadets until the ar
rival Of Coach Bigbie, and Captain
Monk Brown VIII direct the early eff
forts OF the Academy youngsters.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28

Among those likely to he seen this
year In n Virginia League uniform is
Plug Amos, the Renedictinc and Alec
star, who viii probably join Ports
mouth. Plug has the markings of a
conner, and should succeed.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28

Now that there Is n shortage in gla IS
as result OF the war. there is Il
heaven sent chance for some of our
ball players to dispose OF their arms at
Il profit
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28

The appointment OF Dave Shcan as
a tnn-strika ~ ,hn on;,ion NJ ,Ec fms
OF that city. lie surely looks like the
right man 10 succeed Manager Dona-
van, and many predict that the new
leader Will be successful II given AN
even break In material 10 work on.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28

The Cuban boxing promoters are
learning bitter lessons, but make a
a few lessons to tn" flock of American
crooks heading islandward nowadays
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28

II Is said that the Chcaro fans have
Whales.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28

From Washington comes The story
that Washington ana Lee has no; in
Cludcd Georgetown III its football
schedule next season. Sport writer's
are accusing the Generals OF having
cold feet. although the IIilltoppcrs were
defeated dcCiSivciy last fall In this
city Coach ElcoCk has substituted
Roanoke on his schedule, the game -
be played at Lexington.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28

Swear works do not always Indicate
viciouSncSS, says n Western professor
to profanity because they have "A pauc-
ity of expression. Another dcclarc
that the object of cuss word is to
express an idea which another would
profanity merely to show his mascu-
line vitality, abuses profanity" he SAYS.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28

President Barrow says that while the
International League will adhere TO n
roster limit of seventeen. it will not nc
compulsory for clubs to carry playing
managers. Bench managers will he
considered as players. however
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28

There's Home Run Baker and Hobey
Baker and Homer Baker, all cham
pions OF different branches of snort.
IT, Baker is name to coniure with in
athletics. Who will inquire. "NVhnt,s
In 2 nance? Homer Baker, by the way.
three months, owing to an injury re-.
ceived last fall which has been getting
worse and worse.
However. bakers" In general are
your bread?
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-02-28

rs entirely unsafe TO mention any
thing Free in baseball ,narnatc.s
hearing, unless it's free advertising.
Even his rigorous visage has been
known to break ground and soften be-
fore that magic phrase. however.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-15
BULGARS FOLLOW
ANGLOFRENCHTO
GREEK SOIL
Next Battle Likely to be Fought in
Neutral Greece
ALLIES ARE BADLY BEATEN
Situation Of Greece Now Becomes
Critical ticaIy-Austrians
Still Fighting the Montenesrins.

London, Dec. 14.-'The next big
battle will in all probability be fought
in Greece, despite the efforts of the
Hellenic King and government to
save their country from the horrors
OF wal
The British and French forces have
made good their retirement down the
Vardar valley and are now approach
ing Saloniki where reinforcements
are being landed, while reports re-
ceived in Paris and Rome say the
Bulgarians have crossed the Greek
frontier in pursuit. The reports of
such action by the Bulgarans come
somewhat as a surprise, as it had
been thought such move by them
would provoke the Greeks and that
consequently If the entente allies are
followed at all the task would be al
lotted to the Austrians and Germans.
A detailed account of the last phase
OF the battle in the southeastern cor
ner of Serbia was issued by the Bull
garian war Office today. It shows
that while the British stood the brunt
of the Bplgar onslaught when driven
from their position west of Lake Dor.
ian over the Greek frontier, the
French forces we're badly cut up and
the disastrous retreat Of the Allies
from Serbian Macedonia was caused
mainly by powerful Bulgarian
wedge driven between the British
and French,
Greeces situation dipIomatically
has been complicated by the request
of Germany to know whether the
Athens cabinet does not look upon
the use of Greek territory by the en-.
tente Allies as breach OF neutrality,
and this inquiry is considered to fore
shadow German participation in the
pursuit.;
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-15
FOUR CHRISTMAS TREES
For Community Christmas To Be
Placed This Week.

The four Christmas trees for our
community celebration have arrived
and will be put in place the last OF
this week. The electrical decorat-
ions will be placed early next week
that the crowds thronging the streets
on Christmas week may early feel
the real spirit of Christmas. 1t has
been suggested that since the corner
is to be decorated that possibly some
OF the merchants might wish to trim
the outside of their stores or place
a small tree on the curb thus making
an avenue OF trees leading TO the cen.
trail square
On Christmas afternoon the fay-
orite old Xmas carols will be sung at
dusk. Age and i'll health keep many
people at home. In order that these
may hear the Christmas carols,
groups of singers from the various
churches have volunteered to sing
simultaneously in different parts of
the town. Those who wish the carol
ers to sing are asked to place candles
in their windows according to an
ancient custom
After the singing about town the
carolers will join and all the town is
invited to unite with them in singing
the carols in the central square De.
tails of the time and streets where
the different groups will sing will
n .Ng Nhn
Banner Be sure to save the time
from six to six thirty on Christmas
afternoon for joining in the old Christ
mas carols with orr townspeople
around our central square. If the
weather conditions are unfavorable
the singing will take place the follow
ing day.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-15
FRANCE REQUIRED
TO RELEASE SIX
GER NJ ANS
Taken By French Cruiser Last
Week From American Ships
NOTE FRIENDLY BUT EMPHATIC
Immediate Release is Demanded on
the Ground That No Nation Has
Right to Seize Men on High Seas,

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE United
States government today cabled Am
bassador Sharp at Paris, for presenta-
tion to the French foreign office a
note vigorously protesting against
the removal by the French cruiser
Descartes of six Germans and Aus
trians from the American steamships
Carolina, Coamo and San Juan.
Immediate release of the men is
asked on the ground that the seizure
of citizens of any nation from an
American vessel on the high seas is
without legal justification and consti
tutes fragrant violation of American
rights.
The note was dispatched by Secre-
tary Lansing with the full approval
of President Wilson. 1t also is under
stood to have been discussed by the
President with his cabinet at today's
meeting.
Attention is directed to the fact
that the men removed from the ships
were not embodied in the armed
forces of the enemy" as that term is
used in the Declaration of London.
1t is asserted, however. that there is
no justification for the removal of
subjects of nation which is an
enemy of France from an American
vessel on the high seas bound to
neutral port even if they could prop
erly be regarded as military persons.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-15
PlTTsFIELp HUNTER SHOT
John Brown Mistaken for Partridge
Not Badly Hurt.

John Brown Mistaken for Partridge
Not Badly Hurt.
John Brown, IS of 81 Circular
avenue, Pittsfield, was shot in the
back by Ralph Daley, IL son Of
Thomas Daley OF 695 Lake avenue
on the west shore of Onota lake,
about y2.30 o'clock Yesterday after
noon. Daley shot at Brown as Brown
Strengthened up from some brush,
thinking that II was partridge ris-
ing. Brown walked three miles after
the accident, and was taken to the
House of Mercy hospital, where sew
eral No shot were removed from
his chest. His condition is not seri-
Gus and the young man did not want
to submit to any operation to remove
the bullets, one OF which plowed
through the fieshy part of the left
chest so that it was removed from
the front. The shooting was entirely
accidental, and no arrests were made
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-15
DIDN'T GET DAUGHTER
Bennington Parties in Disagreement
At PlttsfieId.

AT PIttSfeld.
Teachers in the public school in
Lenox Dale in which Margaret Har-
ton, VT, is a pupil, prevented what
they claim was an attempt Tuesday
OH the part of the child's father to
take her back to Bennington where
he claimed that a court action, grow
ing out of domestic infelicities, was
to be brought.
Harris and his wife have been sep
arated for some time and Mrs. Harris
is at present employed as domestic
in LenoX, but has arranged for her
little daughter to board in Lenox
Dale, and attend school there.
Tuesday, while the child was play
ing in the school yard, the teachers
saw a strange man approach her and
apparently intend to take her away
with him. They rushed to the child's
rescue and succeeded in getting her
into the school house, while one of the
pupils went in search of Officer Brad
shaw The latter FASTENED to the
school house where he found Harris,
who explained the situation to him.
Officer Bradshaw accompanied Harris
to Lee where the latter consulted le-
gal advice about taking the child to
Bennington and was told, it is under
stood that he could not do it without
authority from the courts He re-
turned to Bennington later, without
the child.-Pittsfiel Eagle.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-15
$3.50 DEER KILLED
IN STATE DURING
OPEN SEASON
Scattering Returns Expected to
Bring Total Above 6C00
WASHINGTON COUNTY AHEAD
Almost 900 Deer Killed There and
Windsor and Windham Were In
Same Class-4oe in Bennington

Lyndonville, Dec. 13.-The totai
number OF deer killed during the 1915
open season. according TO reports re-
ceived by State Commissioner J. w.
Titcomb, is $3.50 1t is believed that
belated reports will bring the total to
at least 5000. From reports receiv-
ed it is indicated liat in the 5000
there were 336 which weighed less
than 100 lbs. and III that weighed
more than $50 lbs. each, OF the
$3.50 deer reported 2S90 were bucks
and 1890 were does TIE summary
h,- nn,pfiac 10 fhic.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-15

Tor SALE See us before January lst., re.
K gsrding the home place of Joseph Droeat a.
village limits, property consists OF acre of
rood land that can be cut up into, three good
bnil ling lots and still leave enough to go WIN
home property. modern room house 10 excel
of fruit, good water, In fact one of the best ba
gains In Remington today, this property must
be sold before January lst. to settle the ESTATE,
nnce Nash & antchius Aft
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-15

Notice: FANNY, moving out OF
town, has paid $2S100 on a $4,000
Upright Grand piano. You pay bal
ance $1,000 and 1t is yours. The
Gibbs Piano Co.. 71-73 Main St.
Springfield, Mass 80 years one loca-
tion. 5Ot12*
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-15

For the past few years Windsor
country has been credited with the
largest number of deer taken. This
year Washington county leads with
Windsor county second and Wind
ham county third.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-15

FOR sALE-Tbe two houses Formerly own
ed by Frank Edgerton, on Dewey ST., Two
d uble uses on Pleasant St., store on Main
ST., gocd location tor business. Apartment over
store. building lots, farm, seyetl single and
double houses for sale or rent. Rent coilerte j.
II, N. Williams, tel. i39-W 5slf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-15

FOR SALE Farm and wood land; good six
room house ard barn; 30 acres of tiahle
land. balauce wood and and Pasture laud; 900
acres In all; running water 10 house and barn;
several never-fallin0 springs of pure water ON
this farm. A very desirable property and To-
cation for a bungalow proposition. as there is
timoer en- ugh to build several buildings; To-
Gated miles from Bennington post office.
Price 1880, $1,000 can be left on property
Nash il Hutohius. d9tf
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-15
NORTH BENNINGTON

There will be basketball game be-
tween a team from the Engine com.
pany and one from the Neighborhood
House at Village hall Friday evening.
Dec. II. Game called at s O'Clock
and after the game dancing till 1890.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1915-12-15
WEATHER FORECAST

For eastern New York and western
Vermont fair and continued cold to-
night. Thursday increase in cloudi-
ness and warmer probably snow tow.
ard night.