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Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
PLAYERS SALARIES TO Be CUT
Proposed Cut Meets With Unanimous Favor-N National
League TO Restrict Number Of Is Cent SeatsHermann
Offers to Resign From National Commission.

New York. Dec. 15.--After a session
lasting four days, the National League
club owners ended their annual meet
ing here tonight. During the day
President Drey fuss Of the Pittsburgh
club endeavored to get his brother
magnates to agree to a Reorganization
of the National Commission. He based
his plea for the proposed change ON the
outcome Of the Sisler case and claim
ed that the commission should be
aas pssssa y vsS sasssa
as chairman IN place OF Gerry Her
mann OF Cincinatta Just how this
could be done or who he thought might
prove to be g. capable outsider for
the position were not learned from
the Pittsburgh club owners remarks.
Chairman Hermann, in reply, stated
that he was willing TO resign from
the commission If such action would
benefit organized baseball, but all of
those present except Dreyfuss declar-
ed they did not relish any change in
the personnel of the supreme court
of baseball and the subject, which
haa caused much cosnment and con-
lecture during the week. was dropped
there.
The declaration that players salaries
must be scaled down met with unani-
opinion was that if clubs desire to
meet operating expenses and realize a
fair profit on the money invested. the
high salaries brought about through
the Federal League war must be
cut down considerably.
IN regard to the form Of contract
with players. which was presented by
the National Commission, the meeting
approved 1t with the exception Of the
ten day release clause, the wording
Of which is to be revised by the Ma
ton commission and passed upon at
the next meeting.
A readjustment of the gate receipts
for the worlds series was advocated
and discussed. Some Representative
were in favor of the players of all the
first division clubs sharing in the re-
eeipts, while President Tener tsug-
gested that all but the two tall end
clubs should have their players get
part of the money. The question will
be passed upon at a meeting at which
both major leagues will be represent
ed by their president or committees.
The league took no action regard
ing a proposed change in the prices
of the tickets for the worlds series
leaving it to be decided by joint
committee from both leagues.
The league voted in favor of re-
stracting the number of % cent seats
in several cities, principally ST. Louis
and Philadelphia, but to what extent
this restriction would be enforced was
| not decided.
| After recommending the holding o.
| two extra meetings during the playfns
season, the delegates adjourned unit
the schedule meeting which will be
held here in February.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
n aNCIM AND COMMERCIAL
uPHEAvAL CONTINUES
in STOCK MARKET
An Enormous Selling Wave, With
Further lnroads Upon Prices.


New York, Dec. 1.-THE stock mar
we're test of the week today, further
serious inroads being made upon the
prices during the first half of the ses-
sion on another enormous selling wave.
This condition was materially rectifi-
| ed in the later dealings. particularly
| in the final hour, a brisk rally, occa-
stoned in part by hurried short COW
erings, wiping out many losses and
substituting some notable gains.
The uncertain status of the domeS-
| tic situation in its relation to the Teu-
itonic peace overtures was again made
the weapon with which to depress
tpriees in the forenoon. In well-fnform-
| ed quarters, however, this was regard
! ed as secondary in actual Importance
| to the Acongested and r-extended
bull position denoted in the dealings
of the preceding week.
War shares and affiliated issues were
again the center of attack while the
Humiliation was at its height, with ex-
trerne losses of 5 and 10 points in the
leading munitionsr equipments. metals
lpapers, Central leather, Distillers Sc
lcurities and Industrial Alcohol, while
bethlehem Steel was conspicuous for
Its gross decline of Al IL points tc
4 525.
U. s. Steel bore the brunt of the
early pressure in the extent of its Of
Iferings at an extreme concession OF
4 IL to 100 Is. SteeRs contribution
lof the days transactions was 100000
shares, or about % per cent. of the to-
Ital of 2,400, coo shares.
Except for moderate recessions II
tsome of the grangers, rails offered
stout resistance to the early weak,
mess, advancing one to, three points
with a steady demand for nlinol
shares, particularly Southern Railwa!
common and preferred, Rock Island
1.-THE Pacifics and coalers. The some
What conflicting government crop re
lport seemed to exercise little influence
despite the break in grains.
i Little heed was paid to the furthe
4 hardening of exchange rates on Der
lin and Vienna;; the Increased North
ern Securities divided or the prospect
!, of another expansion of local none.
holdings.
Dealings in bonds were relativef
light, with a heavy tone. Total sale
(par vaIue) were $3,160.00o.
Il U. s. coupon AS rose IL and Pan
ANA coupon 3's lost Is on call.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
. Youno Martin After Match.

Wrestlers in Norwich and vicinity
Will be interested to know that Young
Martin, a 170-pound mat artist, IS
stopping in Norwich for short time
and would like to arrange a match
with any wrestler at that weight.
Young Martin would like to hear from
Lewis of Versailles. As Young Martin
returns to New York right after
Christmas all those desiring match
should notify the Bulletin sporting de-
partment Immediately.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
Wesleyan Defeats Amherst.

Middletown, Conn, Dec. 15--Wesley-
an University defeated Amherst COL
Iege tonight in the annual Williams
Wesleyan Amherst debate. The win
ners upheld the affirmative of the
question of compulsory arbitration be-
tween employer and employe. The
Judges decision was to 1.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
PUTNAM SHOWED UNDER,
KILLINGLY TOO FAST
BY Trimming Putnam kiIiingiy Takes
the Lead In Basketball League.
Especial to The Bulletin.)

Danielson, Dec. 15-Killingly High
school won an easy victory over Put
nam High school. SO to TO-, in their first
meeting. Of the season here tonight.
The visitors were Toutclassed from the
start to the finish. Gallup, the Killing
Iy center, played a sensational game
and Jette also starred for the home
team. This is Killingly's second vic
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
Mccreiaht Elected Captain of w. & J.

. Washington, Penn, Feb. 15.-Lloyd
McCreigft, of Indiana, Pa, was elected
captain of the Washington and JeffeT-
son football team tonight. McCreight
has been a member of the team the
past three years and was its leading
scorer this season.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
Sporting Notes

It is the intention of the Squire of
Flatbush to urge the adoption Of his
system by the National League when
that learned and distinguished body
meets.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
PALACE BOWLING LEAGUE.
Team Takes Two From Team in
Thursdays Match.

In the Palace Bowling League the
match between Team 8 and Team 5
in the latter taking two games
from their opponents. The scores:
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
MON EY.

New York, Dec 15.-Call money
strong: high 81; low 4; ruling rate 4;
last loan s; closing bid 5; offered at
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

John J. McGraw was around the cor
ridors yesterday. and for a man who
is about to be tried for many OFFENCES
he was remarkably. clipper. RE hello
a long conference With John NJ. Ward
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16
COTTON.

New York, Dec. 15.-Cotton futures
closed irregular. December 1897
January 1927; March 1886; May 1916;
October 1882.
Spot steady; middling 1850.
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

riQOrS yesterday. Alld IOr man VINO
is about to be tried for; many offences,
a long conference With John NJ. Ward
Rogers Hornsby the crack sheriff cid
err of the Cardinals. was mentioned In
a ruuaor OF a. trade between Brooklyn
and St Louis. Robbie is perfectly
willing to secure the youthful stg-. but
Higgins would want about everything
on the Brooklyn team worth having in
return.
| Frank Snyder, catcher Of the st.
Louis Cardinals and Otto Miller, Of
the Brooklyn Robins. may exchange
uniforms next season. Wf1bert Rob
fnson and Miller Higgins held a long
conference before the former departed
/ for his home in Baltimore, and it was
said that the trade had been agreed
| upon.
| Fred Mitchell, George Stallings' right
eye, seems to be causing much discus
the big city. Just what to do with
Mitch seems to be having many Of the
wiseacres guessing. The former Har-
ward coach though looks to be per-
| fectly at home right behind that
braves baseball machine.
Howard Drew, the former champion
sprfnter, is getting little reseiess out
on the coast. and Is longing to come
back east and show some more Of the
old speed that made him famous in
the running game. Drew Is planning
to come east for some OF the big in
door meetings. and while he Is this
way hopes he will show his turn In. the
Looming b. A. 49, zameA -
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

Wood to Captain Yale Soccer Team.
New Haven. Conn, Dec. 15.-Mere-
sIith b. Wood OF New York city wal
football team tonight,
Norwich bulletin., 1916-12-16

WHEN YOU WANT to put your bus
iness before the publics&Inere is no
medium better than through the ad-
tHent1sing columns OF The Buisetin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
Johnston May Not Be Able
To Defend His Titles
This Year Last
Matches at Casino.
BY JAMES s. O'NEALE.

Reports from the Coast indicate that
William NJ. Johnston, national tennis
champion in singles and doubles, is not
showing his old-time form. The news
is Of particular interest because Of the
alarming reports sent out about John
ston's condition Immediately upon the
conclusion Of his sensational march
through all competitors at Forest Hills
last September.
IL will be remembered that the
freckle-faced boys heart was said TO
have been affected by the strenuous
play and that he was in a highly ner-
vous condition. At the time it was
freely predicted that he would never
again rise to such tennis heights.
Later in the West. Johnston issued
an interview in which he denied that
his physician had ordered him TO give
up the game indefinitely. and said that
his condition was as good as he could
wish. To disprove the stories of his
ill-health. tho champion played exhibit
tions in various cities, but il was no
ticed that he neither played long
matches nor "a strenuously as ne had
played in the East.
The courageous little champion has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
C0LLEGIANS FAIL
TO STOP YANKS
DOnOVaniteS Blank the
COlOniaIS in First Polo
Ground Game.

In a gray, chilly. scven-inning con-
test at the Polo Grounds yesterday
the Yanks beat the New Haven Colon
ials by the count of TO O. The
Colonials presented good semi-col-
legiate lineup with Pie Way, the Yale
star, pitching good ball; but they
couldn't quite stand up before the Vans
assault nor break through the home
defence.
The Yanks were guilty Of some list
less baseball. poor base running espe-
cially, but when the moment came to
sew things up they had the wallop
with Gilhooley, Baker and Gedeon
leading the assault.
Triple and Markle did New York's
pitching and, while hit here and there
with a lusty blow, always managed to
check the tendency toward run getting
by using a bit moro stuff
The pitching II Pie Way was very
good, with the exception Of one bad
round, where the trio named above
broke through his guard, Gedeon clear
ing up with long smash 10 right cen
tire for three bases.
There was some good defensive work
by the Colonials, Brown. in centre,
running down two fine catches.
Only a small crowd sat through the
cold, gray afternoon and watched the
exhibition.
The score follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
PRINCETON SHUT OUT
BY FORDHAM NINE
Errors, Hits and Chaplin's Free
Movies Result in 4 to O Score.

Princeton, y. j., April 6.-Timely
hitting in the fifth and ninth innings
drove In four runs for Fordham this
afternoon, and they shut out the
Princeton nine, 4 to 0. The Tigers got
men on bases nearly every inning, but
the necessary hits were not forthcom-
ing and nine men were left stranded.
In the fifth inning errors by briggs
and Law and pass to Berrigan filled
the bases for Fordham. Martin was
the next man up and he proved equal
to the occasion by getting Fordham $
first hit and bringing in two runs. ith
only one down Chaplin hit the next
man. again filling the bases. but the
inning was ended with no more scoring
In the ninth Chaplin walked Fitz-
patrick and doubles by Captain Berrl-
gan and Blake gave Fordham two more
runs and the game.
Princeton's best chance TO score came
in the eighth. briggs and Shea were
on first and second with none out, but
Douglas. attempting to bunt, popped up
Ay and Shea was doubled out at
second base. Scully fouled out 70 Nc
CHM and ended the inning after Drugs
had stolen second.
The score follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
N. Y. U. BEATEN
BY DARTMOUTH
Baseball Season at Uni
versity Heights Opens
with Close Game.

Dartmouth opened New York Uni
versity's baseball season yesterday aft
ernoon at Ohio Field and succeeded in
capturing a close game by score of
TO !. The play was slow and was
conspicuous BY the absence of extra
base hits.
Tetelmann. the Violet second base
man, and Draper starred for their nine.
the former figuring in a double play
and the latter making his teams only
hit. Hagbloom, the tall twirler. showed
splendid form while he was in the
box. allowing only two hits and one
pass.
Williams was the star for the visit
ors. He pitched superb ball all the
way, giving but one hit and issuing
no base on balls.
Dartmouth started the scoring in the
opening frame, when Osborne reached
first on an error By Mendelsohn.
Mooney missed throw from Hag-
bloom, Osborne moving to second and
crossing the plate on Moneys failure
to get Reese. The visitors other tally
came IN the seventh, when Paine beat
out bunt and went 10 second on
tskeline's infeld out. Perkins walked.
both runners advancing as Williams
was thrown out. Paine then counted
on passed bail by Pfau.
y. \. l. scored in the second when
Mendelsohn was hit. and, after Mooney
had tanned, moved up base on Straw
bridges out. Mendelsohn tailed on
Diapers drive over shortstop.
The score follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07

Giant Yankee Argument
Will Be Started To-Day
Go to 1t, Charlie;
He May Calm Down!

Word came from Cincinnati last
night that Manager Charley Herzog
of the Reds has signed Hal Chase
ex-Yankee manager and leading
home-run litter Of the Federal
League last year, to play FIRST
base this season. II has been
rumored for several days that Her
zog was after Chase because OF the
failure of Mollwitz, who played the
bag for the Reds last season, to hit
and throw.
Handsome Hal" when in his
prime with the Yankees, was ac-
counted the best first baseman in the
world. The Californian was star
in all departments of the game. lie
made plays at the initial sack that
no other man would attempt. HIS
fielding was sensational. Always
good hitter, Chase was easily the
hest hit-and-run man in the bust
ness. according to baseball men. HIS
base-running also was fast and
heady.
Success went TO his head and al
most wrecked him. Mayhap Charlie
Herzog can coax him back to form.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
Clan O. Bill Donovan and
Clan ma John MCGraW
Come to Grips.
FANS WILL SECURE
FIRST PEEK AT STARS
Kauff, Baker, Rousch, Gedeon,
Magee and Others To Be
on Exhibition.
Nv GRANTLAND RICE.

Provided the sky doesn't crack at
rome damp and vulnerable spot, Sinl I--
ing Bill Donovan and John j. McGrs"
viii toss their two machines into the
Polo Grounds this afternoon ana let
the box score do the rest.
This exhibition opening should carry
g. much interest as the regular stun +,
csrded for next week. Both Yanks and
Giants have packed on lot OF streng,h
aimee last year; and, while ncither Is
a flag favorite, both arc conceded iaII
chances 10 run /, ,, 3 IN their respec,
tive leagues. And this series shotI1
rive a fair line upon the home situa-
ton and slip US an inkling as TO no"
matters stand.
The outcome OF the series itself IS OF
no great importance. But the Dig tnrlli
4, supposed TO bubble out In the hrst
local appearances (tossing out tne 20
ionIsl melee) Of John Franklin BAKER,
Beniamin Michael Kauff, Lee Magee
and other brilliants who have been
rounded up since 1915.
Benny will find no Ty Cobb around
20 engage him in mortal competition
hut he will have worthy substitute
In the stalwart person Of Bloole BAKER
Who is cracking the ball as Justify as he
II Kauff can outhit Baker in this
series. he will be entiCad 10 Jam
feather into his cap and keep 1t there
for some time.
Baker and Kauff.
The nrosence Of Baker and Kauff will
he the main attraction Of the day. lhey
have been. through the past winter
The two best advertised athletes OF the
esme-and whatsoever the profession
pastime or undertaking. the old motto
still stands-it pays 10 advertise. (busl-
ness Office kindly write)
The pounding puissance Of Baker Is
we'll known. New York fans have had
bitter proof Of it in past years. Ihey
Know what he can do with the big mace
through the absence OF two world series
banners that otherwise might nave nut,
tered and flown against the background
o, Coogan's Bluff. There may De
Coogan's Bluff. but there IS no DUN 10
Blooie Baker
Yet KaufF will be the star card OF the
dav because Benny has thrown vivid
personality that challenges attention
into the arena. He will be star card
IL he whales the cover off the pail
and he will start as much OF hubouo
II he doesn't.
For there are now two Kauf factions
those who are pulling for him to
make good on his Astounding eloquence
and those who have a hoarse boot IN
reserve in case he doesn't. But the
main idea is they all want 70 inspect a
ball player who can draw as much at
tention as Ty Cobb without having
appeared in major league harness ON,
GLIDING apologies TO Jimmy Gilmore and
the Baltimore suit.
And Others.
But Kauf and Baker are not alone.
Lifted from the Feds are Magee and
Roush. two crack outfelders; Gedeon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07

and Rariden and Anderson, all captured
in the late Fed unscrambling. There
is a good chance that McGraw will send
Anderson in against the Ianks; ana
this will mean a good test for that
Yank attack which you have read about.
Any pitcher who can curb or crush this
Yank onslaught must have the stun, for
if one section doesn't hit the other is
likely to break out with q olngilng
rash and tear things open.
Another pleasing feature should DC
the rival work of the two fast out
fields -Magee, Maisel and Gilhooley
against Burns. Kauff and Roush. There
is enough speed in this sextet TO pro
duce an abnormal amount Of thrills:
Donovan will also have some first
class pitching to show the Giants, as
his boxmen arc in rare shape and ready
"a uncover the stuff that is hard 70
monkey with. For the first time, Smll-
ing Bill has a star stable Of left hand
ers in Cullop, Love and Mogridge. One
Of these may start to-day.
Sidelights.
For these and various other reasons
this series should be the best eXhVt
ton affair New York has ever seen. IL
has more color; and color, after all
is a vital asset in this drab age OF death
and destruction.
The Yanks are especially keen, for
they know that the Giants have held
first place in the esteem Of New YORK
fans. and they expect this season to
challenge this patronage and make a
stout bid for popularity. Hence there
is no time like the present TO GET
under way.
II has been charged by war CORE
spondents from the South that the
Giants of late have adopted a listless,
Indifferent attitude; but this may wear
of in the vicinity of home cooking and
the applause of home fans. If it does
not they might as we'll step out Of the
league now, for 1916 Is gong TO De
season Of fight and hustle for the
winners, and only this type will get
anywhere. ,,.c
And it is a safe gamble that McGraw
will not stand for any such tactics very
long. not If he has 20 play an electri-
fed bat bag in three or four spots.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
Red Sox Acquire C. Walker.

Boston. April 6.-The acquisition OF
Clarence Walker, the heavy hitting out
fielder OF the ST. Louis Americans. by
the world champion Boston Red Sox
was announced to-day. Duffy Lewis.
Boston's left fielder. is out Of the game
at present with an injured thumb. and
Walker will likely play his position.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
CARTER AND DYER
ARE SEMI-FINALISTS
SkeHens and Paul Bar Way to
the Final at Pinehurst. N. {.

Pinehurst. y. C.. April s Charles
Skenens. of Wood Hole. Mass; Philip
Carter. Of New York; Frank Dyer, Of
Montclair, and William Paul. Of Char
lotte. won their games in the United
North and South golf championship
here to-day Tomorrow Skenens will
meet Carter and Dyer will play Paul
in the mi-fnals
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
Herzog's Jawing Costs Game.

Columbus, Ohio, April 6.-Umpire
Frlel awarded to-days gam. between
Columbus and the Cincinnati National
League team to Columbus, to 0, when
Manager Herzog refused TO leave the
field in the eighth inning. lie was
coaching at third base when Mollwitz
made hit that put his team ahead.
o,, n II l.
Columbus .
batteries 1onoy. Dale snf Ningo Geors. Pawn
ter LINK and Coleman. Pratt. Murphy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
BRAVES TIE SERIES
WITH THE SENATOR'S

Washington, April 6.-By falling on
the senator pitcher, Boehling, for I'VE
hits and three runs IN the ninth inning
today the Boston Braves took close
" contested game from Clarke Urn %
fth's team. the final score beng 10 l.
rabbit Meanwhile and FRED Shod
grass starred at the bat Tor boston
While Charity. the Solons' 6ackstop'
drove out two hits in three times up.
This game ties the ante-season series
between the two teams.
The score follows:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07
SWARTHMORE DEFEATS
CORNELL IN OPENER

S@arthmorc, Penn, April 6.--Cornell
was defeated by Swarthmore to in
the first game of the season here to-day.
II was also the opening contest OF the
Ithacans. Ogden, who pitched for the
home team. was wild, but frightened up
In the pinches. Olsen. tho Cornell
pitcher, was hit hard.
The score follows:
Sss''N'no's 20 49, . Z
baitsries osfer and Harry. Ois.n and Clan
GIANTS W.. yASKEEs
Game To -1ar. 3 10 y. y. Adm. 6oc.--Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-04-07

Harry Hooper wasted no time on
Pfefer's curve balls. Instead he waited
Cor Jack 70 straighten them out; there
upon he took healthy wallop at the
ball. which invariably toured to the
outfeld as result.
The chilly mist apparently broke
Casey Stcngel's heart. The big blond
was unable to see the ball on his hrst