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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
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NOTES

Batsmcn shy Bob Groom Is better
than he ever was.
The Dodgers look like real winners
to New York and Brooklyn scribes.
The st. Louis Browns possess bat.
ting punch to help out their pitchers.
Several scouts are said to be angling
for Leo Witter, the Newark Outfielder.
We don't know who the father Of
baseball II, but we bet he was al
ways turned down for worlds series
tickets.
Honus Wagner spoke mOuthful
when he said that many u ball player
declines because no doesn't decline
enough.
Frank GllhOoley has discarded his
clutches and Is now able to- use the
foot which he injured ut Washington
on July 3.
When Rariden Is through with base
ball he ought to make good walter.
He gets more free passes than any
other player.
McGraw denies the report that ne
proposes to quit the Giants Mt the
close Of the 1917 season. The Giants
quit McGraw last year.
"Remember that umpires are hu.
man." advises the New York Evening
Sun. So are burglars, highway rob-
bers and other malefactOrs.
| "Miller Higgins" we read. "has done
we'll with the Cardinals under the cir.
cumstances." The circumstances are
that they are the Cardinals.
An expert steps to bat with the
stiftement that a player wears out his
effectiveness II retained too long on
one club. For instance, there's Hans
Wagner.
silk OLOughlin says he got his nick
name when he was kid and wOr,
silky ringlets on his dome. Away
thought 1t was because all the players
say his decisions are as fine as silk
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
PIRATES TWICE BUY BIaBEE
First signed In 1914 and Let 90 with.
out Even 90 Much a. Trial.
Now Costs 5000.

Along in 1914 n youngster named
Bigbee was proving sensation with
the baseball team Of the University OF
Oregon and crafty and far.seeing
Pittsburgh scout signed him--and then
somebody back in Pittsburgh released
him without even 80 much as trial.
The youngster finished school and
went out to make his way in baseball.
A couple Of weeksoago the Pittsburgh
club paid 5000 to Tacoma for his
contract. He Is the same Carson Big
bee released by Pittsburgh without a
looking over in 1914. The scouts who
have watched his work say he IL not
a second Ty Cobb. but rather he IL a
second Willie Keller. He IL q little
fellow. fast ms a fash. who can hit'
run and field, and unless the dope IL
all wrong he should be star In the
game for some time to come.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
JEFF TEsREAU's FIRST GAME
Catcher Gave Signals Without Any Al.
tempt 70 Conceal Thsm-erowns
Hi Him Hard.

1.-THE frst time I ever saw profess
sional ball team" said JEFF Tesreau,
"was when the Browns came down to
Fredericksburg, NO., to play an anna
teur team for which pitched, In 1907.
They beat us 20 to 9.
slater when I was In the Interna-
tional league, Joe Yeager, formerly
with the Browns and then with Mon
treal, recognized me as the kid who
had pitched against st. Louis that
day.
"'Did you know the reason We hit
you 80 hardf' he asked.
"'No' I replied.
"'Why, your catcher gave his sig-
nails without attempting to conceal
them, and they were as plain as day
to us. All the batters knew what to
expect, and we were almost ashamed
b beat you that way"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
sYRoN's QUICK TONGUE

Bill'Byron, the National league
umpire. has n quick tongue. He
was accOsted by a fan after u
recent game between the Card
inals and Dodgers, and the fan
remarked:
"Bill, I think you missed a de-
cision on Daubert in the second
inning"
swell. perhaps I did," replied
the singing arbiter. "but In the
course Of n year I make about
100000 decisions In umpiring 15A
games. and II ! miss only one In
q game I'm q great umpire"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
MUST PLAY TO WIN REMNANT
Many People Outside Of Washington
Would Like to See Championship
Team In That City.

A good many people outside OF
Washington would be glad to see the
baseball team from that city win a
pennant. Washington Is one of the
oldest baseball towns In the United
States. 1t has had team for time
immemorial and 1t has never yet
shown In front. It would seem that
the time spent in the national pastime
and the loyalty Of the people back Of
the team ought almost to be enough
to warrant a pennant for that city,
says Milwaukee Sentinel. UnfOr.
tunately, perhaps, pennants have to
be won In other ways.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
HARD TO GET STARTED
Famous "knuekls" Ball Artist Was
Ambitious 70 Play with ostrelt
Tiesrs--Mads Reputation In
Western League Circuit.

Eddie Cicotte. the famous slab artist
Of the White SOx, had his full share
Of ups and downs before he finally
succeeded in breaking into the majors
to stay awhile. "Knuckles" was born
in Detroit 81 years ago and 1t was
the ambition of his youth to land q
Job with the Tigers Of his native city,
but he didn't succeed. After making
name for himself with semiprO clubs
in Detroit and with the Calumet club,
Eddie was given a tryOut by the
Striped Cats, but Bill Armour, after
looking over Cicotte's WIRES, sent him
of to Augusta, On. Having won ID
games to nine lost In the Sal circuit,
Eddie was recalled to Detroit in Au-
gust, but was released to indianapolis
the following season. He had but a
brief stay In HOOsierdOm and was then
turned over to Des MOines. winning
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30

now manager Of the Brooklyn leaders
In the National league race. It was
In 1892 when "RObby" made his seven
straight hits In a game against st.
Louis. In this contest the Baltimore
team scored 25 runs on 25 hits, against
four runs made by st. Louis. One Of
RObinsOn's hits was q double, but he
was not much faster than he 10 now,
for all he could do was to score .
single run during the game.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
HAsBRooK GOOD AS PITCHER
Former Museatlns star lnhsidsr
Proves successful % TwIrIsr
Analnst Cedar Raplds.

ziggey Hasbrook, the star infielder
Of the Muscatine Central association
club, who was purchased by the Chi
cago White Sox few days ago, tried
his hand on the mound and proved
a success as a pitcher when he shut
out the Cedar Rapids club recently
in the second game Of double header,
10 to 0. HasbrOok took to the mound
like regular twirler and let his Op'
ponents down with one Nt,.@
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
MUSCLES HELP MYERS
Manager Connie Mack says vounestes
10 Greatest Pitcher Ne Ever %.
vsiepsd-lias splendid Con.
troll and Curve Ball.

Muscles developed as kid pufing
bellows and massaging the anvil In his
dads blacksmith shop In New York
Springs, Adams county. Pennsylvania,
are making Elmer Myers famous.
"Myers Is the greatest young pitcher
I have ever developed. Better than
Plank, Bender or Co6mbs2 Yes, sir I
Myers does not know as much about
pitching as these old stars, but right
today he Ii a better pitcher than any
Of them were in their prime"
That is Connie Mack's tribute to
the graduate blacksmith.
The youngster IL Highlander,
stands six feet three inches tall, and
has a long pair Of arms. which aid
him in getting closer to the batsman
before ne let's the ball 60 out Of his
hand. >. e. .i",
The youngster has splendid control
. corkins. curve ball and graceful
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
JOHNSON TO TEST sPITBALL


Walter johnson 10 cultivating spit.
ball, according to his catcher, Eddie
Ainsmith.
American league batters are hoping
the speed king doesn't employ the
moist delivery as regular thing for,
II he ever gains control, there'll not be
an unhinged spine In the league IL
three months.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30

ball Is q grand game and ! want to get
to the top II possible. At the present
rate, ! think ! can retire In II years
with q fortune.
zone thing:'I will never play In
the minors. Az soon as start to slow
down ! will quilt, and then see what ]
can do with mechanical engineering"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30

IS games and losing half as many.
At the close Of the Western league
season Eddie was recalled by the Tig'
ers, but was sent back to the West.
ern In 1907, landing with the Lin.
coin club. 1t was while twlrllng In
Bill Bryan's town that Eddie made .
reputation that insured major league
berth. He won % games ind lost only
ten for the Nebraska capital. and the
Red SOx nabbed him. He remained
with the BOstOnlans until the middle
Of the 101? season. making good
record, when he WIS transferred tG
the COmiskey clan.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30

engineering NJ tue
u University Of
Michigan because
the financial re.
turns were there"
remarked George
Sisler of the st.
Louis Browns, the
Othe r day. "A
man starting In q
profession finds It
hard ut first, az
money comes In
slowly and there
IL much work and
worry.
II intend to use
the winter months
to advantage Q,
however, by keep
ing In touch with
..
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30

Pittsburgh" sud
Larry Oh ey,
one Of BrOOklyn's
star pitchers. the
other day. II have
never had a
curve, and every
player and mana.
ger In the majors
knows It.
II have always
depended on my
fast One-my spit.
ter---and usin y
my head, but J
have lately been
working with a
curve. and think ]
will fool u lot Of
the wise boys.
~ took a chance
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30

easy delivery, which gets the ball over
the plate almost before the batter real.
ICES II. In three games against Wash.
ington, Detroit ana st. Louis In the
same week, only twelve hits were
made of him.
Mack predicts that before the end
Of next season Myers will rank with
Walter johnson and Grover Alexan.
der.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
SEVEN HITS IN SINGLE GAME
Wilbur Robinson Performed That
Feat While Playing with ealtl.
more Twenty Four Years Ago.

How many baseball fans ever wit
messed player making seven hits In q
game? Not many, for there have been
very few instances that player ever
accomplished the feat. The only man
who ever performed that unusual stunt
in the National league was Wilbur
Robinson, then with Baltimore and
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30


nevertheless the Braves roll probably the largest
Of club In either major league.
Percy d. aughton pulls down pncey salary president Of the club
to
with the $4,000
to Of
semmonthy during the months Of the
championship : -.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30

against Pittsburgh when Bob Harmon
was up, with two out, Ind We were
four runs to the good. offered Bob
az nice a curve us you ever saw. He
came near making II hit bn me, but
McCarty made II great play and retired
him. I'll try the experiment again."
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30

president Of the Western league. Ru.
NOR has 1t that several Of the club
owners of the league have already ex.
pressed willingness to make him the
head Of the league.
Isbell has had years Of experience
In the game, and Ia very popular.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
GEORGE SISTERS GREAT AIM
Took Up Baseball Because Of F'nan'
ciai Rsturns-WIll Devote Time
In Winter 70 Engineering.

~ took up professional baseball at.
ter receiving q diploma In mechanical
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
LARRY CHENEY USES SPLITTER
Brooklyn Pitcher Relates First gxps.
risnes with Curve eali-Will TX.
pertinent Again.

II pitched my first curve ball insthc
National League during our lust trip to
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30


first dIanWhte when Chick 0and detected
Towards throw GF.'@ o. "Ht!i
Gand assist and putouton the at FIRST
In
Hotxe Red
nelded
who covered first bt s#
but
nd quick noodle turning back first instead Of dashng after
ball. t'' .''>s ~ ~ .' ere
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30
BOOST FOR MANAGER IsBELL
Club Owners In Western League tx.
press willingness 70 Make Him
Next President.

1t Is reported around the local base
ball rialtO that Frank "Izzy" Isbell.
the former White Sox, now head Of
the Des Moines club OF the Western
league, has been suggested us the next
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1916-09-30

Thomas d. Nash would make q
splendid Judge Of the Municipal
Court. He Is a thorough lawyer and
has the training temperament and
all the accessories that go to make
good Judge.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02
"HeIp Me, o Lordl"

"Some day | know the evening sun
will sink adown IFS golden lane into the
west, but I'll have read the Great Poem
of All, and sought the solace OF eternal
rest. The little children still will play
about, their laughter yet will rise upon
the air, but |, who love them so, will
never see, and nevemore for earthly
things will care. Teach me, o Lord,
before that time shall come, to know
Thy love holds sway o'er everything,
that Thou art watching all the paths we
trod, from humblest laborer unto greatest
king. o Lord, the way is sometimes
hard, the thing think gifts oft a curse,
but tho stumble. still rise again, and
keep on going. if tor good or worse.
Help ME TO learn the beauties OF Thy
world, the good that lies within my iel
lowmen, and that as Thou hast willed so
shall it be; help me 10 play the game, o
Lord.-Amen."
Thus sings Elwin Hunt, the new Kansas
poet. A sermon and a prayer. A song
for the everyday man and woman. A
tear quencher and a softener ofhard work
Aye, help US all TO play the game, o
Lord!
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02

Oakbrook public school, near Reading,
Pa, was almost as deadly as German
submarine the other day when The teach
er, Miss Mary E. Dillon, spanked one Of
the boys in entire innocence OF the fact
that, as the consequence OF raid upon
Weidner'S quarry by eight-year-old
Lawrence Hine, 10 nitro -glycerine caps
were distributed around the first grade
room, three being in pocket near 10
which she applied the ruler. A special
providence spared the school from what
might have resulted in death and injury
to scores of school children, destruction
OF valuable property and even the wreck
ing of train. Shortly after the opening
exercises and the spanking, PennsYl-
vania railroad brakeman rushed breath
lessly into Miss Dillon's room and asked
whether any OF the boys had stolen any
dynamite. A search OF the desks reveal
ed four OF the caps. But that left Go un-
accounted for. Accordingly every boy
in the building was required TO turn his
pockets inside out. From the pockets Of
the other boys Is more of the caps were
recovered.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02
RHEUMATISM AFTER
HIS DAYS OUTING
Hunting Trip On a Wet Day
Brings Painful Results.

Once upon q time Charles Mullen, Of
Philadelphia, went cunning. 1t was o
dismal rainy day, and long exposure te
cold and wet brought on a sewers
attack OF rheumatism. He was con.
fined to his home.
A friend recommended Sloan's Lini.
ment, citing his own case as evidences
OF its effectiveness. Mullen bought G
bottle and applied it 10 his achin;
limbs. Soon improvement was noticed
and he was able 10 return 10 business.
Mr.. Mullen writes: "Since that ex
perience / have never been without
Sloan's Liniment in the medicinf
chest" You will find It soothes bruises
sprains, toothache and relieves lamt
back, neuralgia, in fact all external
pains. At all druggists, 25c., zoe
and S1.00 a bottle.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02
son County, West Virginia, Thursday, November 2 1916
Senator Smiths Three Points.

Senator Smith, of Maryland, in urging
the reelection OF the President, gives
these three reasons:
"l. Peace Maintaining national honor
and dignity throughout, President Wilson
has kept America at peace, safe in the
midst OF a world on fire. and free TO
serve both the welfare OF her own people
and the broad cause OF all humanity, no
matter where.
"2. Americanism-President Wilson's
doctrine of America first, announced i'm
mediately after the beginning OF hostilitieS
abroad, has proved TO be a virile doctrine
of devotion to his countrv's right and
best interests. in the face of constant al
tack both at home and from abroad.
SO. Prosperity-Free OF the horrors
OF war, enjoying the blessings OF peace,
aided by the constructive legislation and
administrative enterprise of the Wilson
Administration, the country has entered
upon an era OF prosperity hitherto un-
equalled in this or any other land"
To our mind the strongest and most
unanswerable argument that can be made
for the reelection of Woodrow Wilson
is the splendid record OF wise legislation,
in The interest OF the whole people, made
by Congress under his able and patriotic
leadership. Congress has kept the faith
with the people, redeemed the pledges
of the party and done what the people
wanted done. Now let the people show
their appreciation of the great things done
by re-electing the man under whose
strong and skillful leadership so much
was accomplished and also in returning a
Democratic Congress TO Washington.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02


An Irish drill sergeant was instructing
some recruits in the mysteries Of march,
ing movements, and found great Difficult
ty in getting countryman OF his to halt
when the command was given. After
explaining and illustrating several times
he approached the recruit, sized him up
silently for couple of minutes, then de-
manded his name.
Fitzgerald, sor," was the reply.
"Did you ever drive donkey, Fritz 2"
"Yes, sor."
"What did you say when you wished
him 10 stop ?"
"Whoa."
The sergeant turned away and imme
diateIy put his squad in motion. After
they had advanced a dozen yards or SO
he bawled out at the top OF his lungs
Squad halt Whoa, Fitzgerald -
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02
A Pertinent Query.

Once a aserious- minded young man
sought out the father OF the girl OF his
choice with the announcement that he
hoped the father would place no obstacle
in the way Of their marriage.
The old man scowled at the younglone
for moment or so, and then growled
out:
$50 you want TO marry my daughter2'
"Yes, SIR" said the serious minded
young man, looking more solemn than
ever.
"Can you support family?" asked
the father, searching the youths face
narrowly.
The latter reflected a moment and then
asked:
"How many are there Of you, sir2"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02
Rheumatism Follows Exposure

In the rain all day is generally followed
by painful twinges OF rheumatism or neu-
raIgia Sloan's Liniment will give you
quick relief and prevent the twinges from
becoming torture. II quickly penetraies
without rubbing and soothes the sore and
aching joints. For sore, stiff, exhausted
muscles that ache and thob from over
work, Sloan's Liniment affords quick re-
lief. Bruises, sprains. strains and other
minor injuries 10 children are quickly
soothed by Sloan's Liniment. Get a bot
tie to-day at your Druggist, 25c.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02
Pine-Tar Relieves A Cold.

Dr.. Bells Pine-Tar Honey contains all
the soothing elements of the pine forest
Ii heals the irritated membrane, and by
lis antiseptic properties loosens the
phlegm, you breathe easier, and what
promised to be a severe cold has been
broken up. For that sluffed-up feeling.
tight chest or sore throat take dose oi
DR.. Bells Pine-Tar- Honey and prevent
a wearing, hacking cough dragging
through the winter. AT your druggist,
DC
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02

Prof. John Lee Coulter, dean of the
Department OF Agriculture OF the West
Virginia University, has announced The
purchase OF 600 acres OF fvaluabIe farming
land by the University just outside Of
Morgantown for use inagriculturaI demon
stration work. Plans have been ap-
proved by the Board Of Regents and the
Board of Control OF the University for The
construction OF an agricultural building
costing $3.50. 900, and over 800, 600 ofihis
amount is now available.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02

A small boy astride of donkey was
taking some supplies to an army camp in
Texas not long ago, and got there just as
detachment of soldiers preceded by a
band was marching past.
The lad dismounted and held the bride
OF the donkey tightly in his hand.
"Why are you holding on TO your
brother so hard ?" asked group OF SOL
diers who were standing near and wanted
to tease the country boy.
"Im afraid he might ehli5t," said the
lad, without batting an eyelssh.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02
The old mans wife was getting into a

The old mans wife was getting into a
carriage, ard he neglected 10 assist her.
"You are not so gallant. John, as when
you were boy" she exclaimed in gentle
rebuke.
"No," was the ready response, "and
you are not so buoyant as when you were
q gal"
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02

Feel lauguid, weak run down Head
ache Stomach ''off ?" A good remedy
Burdock Blood Bitters Ask your drug
gist. Price 81 90.
Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1916-11-02
Hyou couLd look into a million homes

Your grocer has it-Ar-
buckles. 1t is the most pop
ular coffee in America todayl
Like the women in these
million homes, you will find
that Arbuckles' has the rich
full flavor you have always
wanted.
Serve it. See how much
pleasure coffee can give.
The sun., 1916-01-23
ITALIANS ALERT IN
HUNT FOR U BOATS
Fleet Reported to Have De-
strOyed Many Submarines
in the Adriatic.
Special Corrsspon ndence 10 TnE suv.

LONDON, Jan. l0.--Only now that the
German submarines have become
n serious menace to the Allies shipping
in the Mediterranean is the British pub
lie beginning to realize the enormous
assistance rendered to the British and
French fleets by the Italian navy's con-
inuous hunting down OF the L boats
H. the Adriatic Sea.
Despite the recent losses Of shipping.
the Italian newspapers maintain that
their feet has been remarkably sue
cessful in destroying Austrian under
water craft, and they claim that the
Austrian subsnar arines have discharged n
total number OF torpedoes equal to
eleven per ship against the vessels of
the Italian patrol squadrons without so
far hitting one OF them.
The Gf0rnaIe dItdliG, in the course OF
an article on the naval operations in the
Adriatic. explains that night and day for
the last six months these waters have
been ..patrOlled by Italian sQuadrons
composed. generally speaking, of cruis-
ers and torpedo craft OF the older types
one squad being replaced by another
imme ediately on return to it's base.
The principle governing the activities
OF these sQuadrons has be. n that should
the objective Justify heroic measures, a
warship whose loss would be without
material Significance should not be
spared AZ II happens. however the
Italian vessels have encountered hardly
any Austrian war vessels except subma
rines, and Of the latter they have had
plenty OF experience.
Each group OF Italian cruising ships
comprises the same number OF units In
equally distributed strength. The crews
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