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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-29
To-Day and Tonight
in Richmond

Civic Association. Annual meet
ing. John Marshall High school Au-
ditOrfuDi, Si30 o'clock.
womcn's meeting, Jefferson Hotel,
Room $50, to organize relief work,
~ O'clocl.
Graduating cNcrciSfS or tho Con-
seryatury or Music, mt Cunacrvntory,
$40 o'clock.
baseball international LeuEucl,
TorOntO w. RichmOnd, BrUuJ Street
Park, 3 O'Clock.
LyrIc-POpulur vaudeville; mutt
nee, - night, 1870 md %.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-29
Local I'cmncrnturc.

|" noon temperature
> l.. VI. temperatures
SaNinGm temperature to S T. NJ -.
hlhlmuin temperature to S l.. NJ go.
Mean temperature. ....
i;Nonhnal temperature for this date.
deficiency In temperature
Dencicncy III temperature since
HIarch .. ...........
accumulated deficiency since Janu-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-29
The Weather
G'urnishcd by L. =. Weather Uureau

FOrccast: Virginia
-I'nir Thursday aud
Friday.
SOrtI u Car0llna-
Partly cloudy In In
terror Il n q loo al
showers on the const
Thursday aud Fri
day.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-29

Temperature, ~: humidity, 81: wind,
direction, northwest: wind. velocity, 8 ;
state OF weather. light rain.
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Local Rainfall.

Rainfall. - hours ending T. M i,
i;ai mall, "A hours ending T. NJ
f:Hccss in rainfall since March Iii
EXCESS in rainfall since January :.
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Lncui Barometer ncndinY,

\. NJ. ........... ........ 1000
Barometer lreduced TO sea lcveD.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-06-29
Norfolk & Western Rai)wav

ONLY ALL-ltAiL LINE 10 NORFOLK
Schedule in effect January g. lsIs
Leave Byrd street station. Richmond. For
EoMFOLh IA gag a. NJ. $500 A. NJ. 'a;os
FOR LYNCHBURG AND THE WEST,
rs:is A. M. 1900 A. H.. $500 p NJ, .S;x
=, Arrive itiehmond from Norfolk: .l1:4o A.
M A.; '; ~, =; . M .e:Te ?. A.. .ii:ao p Il
Ja:iy +. NJ, ti:4o p. NJ. 'd;i7 =. NJ. :a:oa
:Daliy. tDsily except Sunday. ,sund.,
". 3. BEvL1. w. C. sA11Nnpsa
P. II. NJ. Roanoke G. r. A. RnsnnS.
G. II. BoSLDY. d. P. A.. Richmond. Va
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06
Kilbane Defeats Raw.

Pittsburgh, Pa, March 6-Johnny XII
bane, feather-weiSht champion, defeated
Johnny Ray. the local champion, here
last night IN SIX rounds after a fast bout
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06

TO think. The little bird known as
baseball instinct simply tells Ty to go
away from the place where he does, or
to slam that ball, and he performs
without taking time to think about it.
lunches enable athletes to work the
breaks to the limit, asserts Fielder. And
he daringly quotes incidents from his
own career to prove his contention.
Few will agree with Jones. Perhaps
that's why he says what he does. At
any rate he started an argument, and
will get some good advertising for him.
self and his team
Says Jimmy Isaminzer. in the Philadel-
phia North American: A big league base
ball man paid a visit to Baltimore last
week and met some OF the biggest men in
the city. ss we'll as circulated among the
sporting element
He had only one verdict to make. and
that was that Jack Dunn and his Inter
the season starts.
Il never in all my career" said the big
league baseball man. saw such hostility
to a sport proposition as there is to
Dunn's club. Placards and stickers have
been distributed all over the city knock
ing the club.
II spoke to scores OF persons and asked
what their antipathy was to Dunn, and
they said they had nothing against him
personally. but they were opposed to any
thing that meant the saddling OF a minor
league on Baltimore"
We asked the narrator II he thought a
major league team would thrive In Bal
timore.
''Surest thing you know" was the reply.
why they are crazy for It 1 know past
failures are always revived when this
subject Is up for discussion, but 1t must
be remembered that Baltimore is an en-
tirely new city. There Is no city in the
East which has spent more money for
improvements. It's now a live, modern
city OF nearly 100000 inhabitants. You
can't blame them for wanting major
league ball"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06
Catcher Williams Latest
Regular to Arrive Here
PLAYERS WHO LEAVE
FOR CAMP THURSDAY

En- route from Capitals
Inhelders - Mcbride, Judge
Foster, and shanks.
Outfelderx - Jameson, Rom
deau, and Moelier.
Catchers Henry, Williams.
and AInsmith.
Pitcher johnson and Manager
Griffith.
Direct from homesI
Outhelder-CIyde Milan.
InneIders -sawyer, Parks,
Schwab.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06
jess Willard
TAKES IT EASY
Heavyweight Champion OBJ
serves Sabbath by Walks
and Attending Church.
HIS DAILY ROUTINE
Big Fellow breaches a Sermon on
Benefits Derived from lnhal-
ing Pure Air.
BY JESS WILLARD,

Heavyweight Champion Of the World
New York, March 5-This being a day
OF rest took advantage Of it to forget
all about my training stunts. The fact
that it was the Sabbath prevented me
from doing any real work for I never
violate the Lords Day unless It Is
absolutely necessary. / will say for the
bunch of us that we appreciated this rest
for within the past few days we have
been exerting ourselves quite some
Nobody turned out from under the
sheets until o'clock and was first to
brave the air. The other members of
the camp were not slow in following me-
SO by 7:3o we were all logged up fit to
take a nice long walk.
In travelling throug the park we
kept pegging away at a pace that was
full brother to walk. The air was
bracing and eXhilaratinE and we took an
extra long jaunt. going as far as Grants
Tomb and down Riverside Drive. Coming
down Riverside Drive / was struck by
the number of Riddles out SO early and
the carmine compilations displayed by
these young citizens spoke volumes for
the value Of fresh air.
This is a hobby with me, fresh cir.
and 1 can't yell loud enough to tell
everybody that plenty of ozone is
beneficial and necessary for any person
that desires good health. feel that
the runs and walks each morning are
more valuable to me for getting in shape
for a hard battle than almost any other
form OF exercise.
Well 1t was close to o'clock when
We arrived at the hotel and the welcome
hot baths. When I scrambled out OF
the tub l was laid out and was treated
to an extra good massage. Then all
hands went to church and sauntered back
in time for the noon meal
During the afternoon we took another
stroll on Riverside Drive and then a
long automobile ride. About o'clock
We broke away and arrived at the
sleeping quarters where It didn't take Us
long to turn in.
1t has been decided TO lengthen my
sparring contests this week. With six
days of work under my belt can an
nounce positively that feel in grand con-
dition
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06
yelling Wants Another Chance,

Chicago, March 5-Joe yelling today
made a bid for another match with Ever
Hammer and declared that II he did not
win he would quit the ring forever.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06
DALLAS AGAIN LOSES
TO new YORK GIANTS
MeGraws Second Team Defeats Texas
Leaguer by One-sided Score
Of 9 to z.

Dallas, March by q eonhtnatdon Of
perfect fielding and heavy and timely
batting, the second team Of the Giant
defeated the Dallas team here this after
noon. TO 2. thereby winning both rsrnss
OF the series Yesterdays score was Z
to . The young players had overcome
their nervousness Of the FIRST day sns
played a. steady game throughout
The day was perfect for baseball, selns
very warm and clear. with little wind
TO interfere with the pl&yerg 3udrmeni
OF fly balls.
The third inning was ne big enc foI
the Giants. Pitcher 4dxms Of Dsnas
became wild, giving two bases On bahia
Then singles by Bsbfnston, Martin
Schepner and Ritter gave New York 1rt
runs.
Singles by schepner. Ritter and CeIs
earned another run In the fourth In the
fifth Kelley's double counted two. Far
rell and jacobson got IN singles IN the
sixth and the latter scored while Kelley
was being run down
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06
BOOKED TO PLAY
GAME EVERY AFTERNOON

Macon, Ga. March I-H.vfnr spent
nearly two weeks In putting his recruits
through the stage Of paths and aches
attendant upon the early days Of train
ing, Manager Bill Donovan now intends
to put them to the acid test 70 determine
how much good they viii be to the
Yankees. Beginning tomorrow afternoon
he will put on a game every day between
picked teams from his big squad the
regulars being opposed TO the rockies
with recruit pitchers vorktnf for both
sides. He was 30 pleased with the re-
suits Of the first practice game on Sstur-
day that he decided TO include this In his
program Of training stunts The boys,
however. viii not escape the usual WORK
out in the morning.
The work Of the younI pitchers u
Saturdays game was particularly Trsdfy-
ing to Donovan Russell, Brady. Marble
and Mogridge all showed fine form.
Only four bases on bsns were issued In
the game in spite Of the fact this was
the first time any Of them had tried 70
pitch
The work Of Mxissl. Gnhoelsy and
Magee at bat and on the bases was also
very pleasing % Manager Donovan
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06
Day Of Rest Welcomed by Grs Youngsters in Training Camp
Martin to Have Athletes
OnLambeth Field TODAY
MGRAW STEALS SOME OF
G. N. COHAN's THUNDER

Remember those violet uniforms
the Giants sported a few years
ago? And then those black ones
in the worlds series with Frank
Bakers resounding homers? Well,
Johnny McGraw is going to startie
National League fans again in the
coming campaign.
At home the white uniforms Will
be so treated with red and black
stripes as to give a plaid effect.
The stockings will be dark blue,
with a white stripe midway be-
tween the knee and ankle. On the
road light gray uniform will also
show this plaid effect. with red
and black stripes deftIy woven in
the texture. McGraw Is stealing
some of George NJ Cohan's thun-
der. on the red. white and blue
stuff.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06

the New York Yankees. it is said, will
make an attempt to buy OF Catcher Ed
Sweeney, who holds a wartime" con-
tract for $4,000. Sweeney is in the same
position as was Birdie Cree, who was
paid n certain sum and given his I'M
conditional release. 1t is said that the
Yanks have tried to get some minor
league club to assume Swceneys con-
tract and to pay n portion of his large
salary, but with no success. The Yanks
roster is full up with good catchers
and the club would have no use for
Sweeney during the coming season.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06
To Revive Squash.

New York. March 5-The New York
Athletic Club intends to revive squash
tennis in the club as a competitive sport
and next year will seek admission to the
Metropolitan Squash Tennis Association.
In a club tournament which started there
yesterday. DR.. T. II Chemy defeated
Chapman Ropes, 1911. 1873. The match
was played on an old court in the build
ing, as will other matches in the tourney
until such times as new courts now in
the course OF construction are completed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06

top Of the Rearny Mountain and brought
back a souvenir In the way Of land
turtles shell.
Nearly all the boys are played out to-
night and will turn IN early 20 as 70 get
ready for the grind OF another week
GaIIia still Missing.
Up to a late hour tonight nothing had
been heard from Bert Gallfa. Although
the big Texan is four days behind sched-
ule, Trainer Martin is not worrying Mike
looks for GalIia on the early train in the
morning. There were no visitors from the
Capital at camp today. although a few Of
the local fans and college boys paid their
respects.
Since the piano has arrived at quar-
tiers the Some Quartet" has been in
its glory. Between the long hikes and
meals Of today this famous four en-
tertained with different selections,
while Jimmy Shaw and Jack Bentley
finished of the shouting OF discords
with Jig dancing contests.
Charlie Humphreys. the little south
paw obtained from the Norfolk club of
the Virginia State League, is a hard
one to get talking, especially about
his own ability. but during a tanning
bee today he let loose some real done
Humphreys holds a few of the VIr-
gina Leagues records in pitching. He
was the only hurler in the circuit last
season to pitch a no-hit, no-run game,
and also is credited with an eleven
inning contest. in which he allowed
but one bingle. His record also shows
thirty-three consecutive innings with
out being scored upon.
Harper Goes to Norfolk.
Harry Harper received a telegram
late last night which called the Hack
ensack souhpaw to Norfolk, Va, to-
day on urgent business. Harper phoned
Griffith in Washington and was ex-
cused for the day. Harry was accom-
panied by Doc Ayres, but both must
report at camp before midnight
'Hoss" Milan broke into the lime
light Saturday night by handing
trimming to some OF the pool sharks
in camp. The Linden outhelder ex-
plains that he learned the game dur
ing the on season. as there is nothing
much to do at his Tennessee home dur
ing the winter but play pool
Alfred Ehrman. the former Univer-
sity Of Virginia catcher, is a lawyer.
having passed the bar of this State
last fall, and claims not to be worry
Ing about quitting college He is snx-
ious to make good in fast company.
and says he will work hard enough TO
be considered by the "old Fox"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06
Eleven Players viii Form the
Main Squad Which Leaves
for Camp Next Thursday.
OTHER SPORTING GOSSIP
Bouquets for Gedeon. Former National.
Now with Bill Donoyan's New
York Yankees.
By WILLIAM PEET.

One by one the Nationals regulars are
dropping into town preparatory to leav-
ing for the training camp grind, which
starts in Charlottesville next Friday.
"Rippy" Williams, the big catcher,
pinch hitter and proprietor Of a meat
market in Carthage, Ill, during the off
season, arrived here yesterday and an
nOunced that he was ready to start
work
Walter Johnson is expected tomorrow
and will spend a few days at the home
Of his father-in-law, Representative Rob-
erts, of Nevada.
In addition TO Manager Grifith, 1t is
expected that eleven players will start
from Washington next Thursday morn
ing. There is just the possibility that
Eddie Ainsmlth may not 80 at that time,
as he is under treatment by a specialist
for eye trouble and will not be permitted
to work until his lamps are in trim.
Reports from the Yankees camp in
Macon, Ca, contain many hattering press
notices about Joe Gedeon, the former
National, who is making strong bid for
second base hOnOTs.
GIDEON, Luther Boone and Mullen are
all out for the-second base job, with the
possibility that Lee Magee may be tried
there before the team comes North.
Boone is a weak hitter. Mullen can
nit, but is only fair fielder. Gedeon
thus far has shown up the best and has
first call, but then the Yankees pitchers
have not started throwing hooks.
When with the Nationals Gedeon was
Hoefully weak against curve-ball pitch
mg. He may have overcome this fault
since 1914.
Heinie Groh, who third sacks for the
Cincy Reds, is disconsolate this winter.
He lacked seven blows of being 800 hit
ter last season, and that's the whyfor Of
the sackclOth and ashes. Heinie has long
and earnestly considered the matter Of
those seven swats that didn't go safe, and
has come to the conclusion that he didn't
make them because his hands are very
tiny for a big league ball player. He has
spent the past month in filing down the
handles OF his clubs and now is prepared
to test his theory.
Fielder Jones is new thought
demon. He doesn't seem to believe any
thing that is accepted baseball doctrine
Just now he is scoffing at the quick
thinker in baseball" There isn't any
such animal, or If there is, he isn't any
good for practical purposes, according
to the Jonesian theory. The comeback
manager explains great ball playing by
instinct. He leaps on Cobb at the very
outset, and attributes the demons spec
tacular stuff to ability rather than
brains. He says Cobb doesn't take time
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06
PERDUE FREE AGENT.
Card Pitchers Contention Upheld.
Tony smith Turned Down.

Cincinnati. March 5-The national base
ball commission has refused the appII-
cation of Player Tony Smith. of the Gal
weston club. to be declared a free agent
The national commission also promul-
gated a decision. declaring Pitcher Hub
Purdue, last year with the St. Louis Ma
tionals, a free agent and eligible to con-
tract with any club desiring his services
The commission upheld the contention
of Purdue that under his contract St
Louis could not transfer him to a minor
league.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06
Wrestling at New York.

New York. March 5-'strangler'' Lewis,
who claims the catch-as-catch-csn
wrestling championship, has agreed TO
throw four men within one hour at
Madison Square Garden tomorrow night
He will forfeit 500 to anyone that stays
fifteen minutes
In other bouts zbyszko will 20 TO the
mat with Hans Asian, the German
champion. DR. Roller takes on Drsak. of
Holland. and Yusuf Hussane win wrestis
Christensen, the champion Dane
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06
Cowboy Weston Beaten.

Chicago. March SCATTER having lost
three straight games. Champion BennIe
Allen finally broke into the win column
today in the pocket billiard champion
ship meet when he defeated Cowboy
Weston. 100 to g, in thirty-six innings
Ralph Greenleaf, the 16-year-old star,
defeated Concsnnon, 100 to Il, IN nifty
four innings.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06
Miss Biurstedt Enters Tourney.

New York. March 6s-Miss Molla Blur
stedt will be one OF the contestants in
the women's tennis tournament which
will be held at the Heights Casino in
Brooklyn on March 6. A number OF other
prominent players are entered for the
event, among them Mrs. Rawson Wood.
Miss Florence Balm, Miss Florence
Sheldon, Miss Alberta Weber and Mrs.
Theodore Casebeer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1916-03-06
Kentucky Derby Entries Closed.

Louisville KY. March 6-Entries for
the forty-second Kentucky Derby have
closed The names will be made public
in two weeks. The field will be large,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-04
HIRED FORD CAR GETS
BOYS INTO TROUBLE

Three boys OF Elkhart hired a
Ford from o garage there Saturday.
for a two day trip 20 Rome City.
Ind. After they had secured the car
they decided they did not want TO
go 20 Rome City. but set out for
Michigan City.
The garage was not notified of the
change OF route and thought the boys
were going TO skip out with the ma
chine so the Elkhart police notified
surrounding towns 10 be on the look
out for them.
They stopped at Laporte Sunday
afternoon and the police there ar
rested them and Elkhart was nOti-
fed The boys were told 70 bring
the machine back 20 Elkhart. They
started but encountered much tire
trouble and when they arrived in
South Bend put the car in the Ly-
dick garage on Lincoln way W.
Two patrOlmen saw the boys drive
up and found out that they were the
lads wanted By the Elkhart authori-
ties. so the wagon was called and the
boys were taken 20 the station. They
told their story TO Capt. Bunker and
ne ordered them released. They left
for Elkhart Monday morning on a
train after promising 20 come back
for the machine.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-04
AT SPRINGBROOK.

Today will see a number OF special
events at Springbrook park. This
is the final day OF the park season
and there will be made a special
effort to entertain the patrons. There
Will be thrilling balloon ascension
and parachute drop at p. m. Dur
ing the afternoon and evening the
Mishawaka wooden compauy's band
will give two delightful concerts. At
( o'clock the presentation will be
made Of the Shetland pony and sad
die TO the fortunate little boy or girl
who receives the most votes. 1t is
suggested that the children who have
been working in this contest be on
the ground that the winner may ride
the prize home. After tonight the
park will he closed until Tuesday
Sept II. 10 prepare for the fair
week crowds
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-04
AT THE COLONIAL.

a well acted, ably directed, con-
vincing story is embodied in "A
Wife's Sacrifice" the feature pic
ture to be shown at the Colonial to-
day. Robert b. Mantell, a drama
tic actor of ability, carries the prom
inent role with a calm assurance Of
mastery and leaves an impression of
real humanity. Stewart Holmes, al
ways an able actor. has the heavy
role and Genevieve Hamper is win
some in the leading feminine role.
1t is a Fox production and contains
many beautiful interior and exterior
scenes.
Lillian Walker. the dimpled beau
ty of the screen will be seen at the
Colonial tomorrow in a delightful
mountain story with picturesque
scenery, romance and adventure en-
titled "Hesper Of the Mountains"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-04
ORPHEUNI.

Although failure of two acts 10 ar
rive until 4 o'clock in the afternoon
necessitated cancelling the matinee
performance at the Orpheum yester-
day, capacity crowds greeted a pleas
ing bill last night. Taken as
whole. the bill for the first half of
the week is above the average. Gus
Edwards school Days act is the
headliner and has lost none OF its
attractions while the act has been
considerably renovated since its last
appearance here. Although Howard
and Fields with their dining car
minstTels open rather weak they off,
set this by a series of clever gags and
songs which makes the act one Of
the best on the bill
There is many a laugh in the bill
among the principal mirth producers
being Burke * Burke who have been
here before but still remain the gin
ger which goes toward making the
act a success. Johnny Small and
Sisters received deserved credit while
the opener is a fitting one with the
Adroit Brothers in an acrobatic
novelty act
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-09-04
VI THE I.ASALLE.

The big serial story, The Grip
OF Evil" viii be continued at the
Lasalle today with ROLAND Bottom
ley and Jackie Saunders in the lead
ing roles. This is the fourth episode
IF this enchanting story and 10 is en-
titled THE Looters. with new thrills
and exciting adventures unfolded.
The Beatrice Fairfax serial, fourth
episode viii also be shown today.
The management Of the Lasalle
wishes 90 announce that these two
serials will be shown on Saturday
after this week.
cleo Ridgely and Wallace Reid.
the two clever Lasky stars who have
recently been seen at the Lasalle in
n number of their latest successes
Will he featured on Tuesday in The
House of the Golden Windows" j.
Y. Jefferson's modern version Of an
old fairy tale filmed by the Lasky
company. The story is one of the
most unusual in which these popular
young artists have as vet been seen.
and it gives them both an equal OPP
portunity 10 display their wonderful
daramtic abilities.