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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05
BALL NOW OWNS BROWNS.
Deal Completed Tuesday Night
Branch Hickey VIII Be Retained.

St. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 5.-The sale of
the St. LOUIS Americans to Phil Ball
and other stockholders of the St. Louis
Federal league club was completed
Tuesday night, it was announced by
attorneys for Mr.. Ball. The consum-
nation of this deal was provided for in
the peace agreement between repre-
sentatives of organized baseball and of
the Federal league which was signed
at Cincinnati about two weeks ago.
The price for the Browns was $685.
900. This sum was paid by Phil Ball,
James w. Garneau and Otto Stifel for
500 shares of stock in the ball club
and the Dodier Realty company, the
owners of the local American league
park and grandstand.
Ball will be president of the new
Browns, Stifel and Garneau first and
second vice presidents. Ball and Sti-
fel were known as the principal stock
holders in the local Federal club.
Fielder Jones, manager of the local
Federals, becomes manager of the
new Browns. Branch Hickey, former
manager of the Browns, will be re-
tanned, probably as a scout or in the
business office. t7
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05
ROOSEvELT'S SON ARCHIE
BECOMES A HARVARD PUG

Cambridge, Mass, Jan 5.-Archie
Roosevelt, son of former President
Roosevelt, has enrolled as a light
weight in Harvard's boxing team.
The adoption of the pugilistic sport
is an innovation for Harvard and
forty men are candidates for hon
ors in the various weights. Several
football men entered the heavy and
lightweight classes. Among these
are Ken Parson, tackle; Ernie
Soucy and Dick Marie, ends, and
Johnny Bigelow, sub-tackle. Colo
mel Roosevelt may be honorary
referee at the Harvard tournament
in February.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05
BROWNS WANT CHASE
Sinclair Asked to Set Price on ''Some
or Fed Players.

St Louis, Jan. 5.-Harry Sinclair,
before he left here for New York last
night, was asked by the new manager
of the st. Louis Americans to put a
price on some of the Federal league
players he has for sale.
1t is understood the st. Louis club
is bidding for Hal Chase and Fred An
derson. pitcher of the Buffalo FEEDER
ais. This report, however, is not con-
firmed. 1t is thought the deal for the
sale of the st. Louis Americans to
Phil Ball and Otto Stifel will be con-
cluded late today.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05
TAFT WILL SELL HIS CUBS.
Chas. Weeghman to Hold Conference
With Him in Cincinnati Today.

Cincinnati, o., Jan. 5.-The national
baseball commission marked time
Tuesday while a conference was in
progress between Charles P. Taft.
owner of the Chicago National league
club. and Harry F. Sinclair, Oklahoma
oil magnate, regarding the purchase
of the club by Charles Weeghman.
owner of the Chicago Federal league
franchise. At the close of the confer
ence it was asserted that there ap-
pears to be no insurmountable obsta-
Gle in the way of the purchase of the
Cubs by Weeghman. 1t was an
nounced that Sinclair and Taft were
closeted for an hour. At the close of
the conference, both said that nego-
tiations would be resumed today on
the arrival of Mr.. Weeghman from
Chicago and that as far tls either could
now determine there were no serious
obstacles in the way of the completion
of the sale. The national commission
decided to hold no formal meeting I'M
til today.
In case the sale of the Cubs is COM
pleted and the joint committee of the
Federal and International leagues
make reasonable Roadway, a meeting
of the National league will be called
for this city some time later in the
week, according to President Tener of
the National league. However, if the
deal for the Cubs hangs fire longer
than the meeting of the joint commit
tee no National league meeting will be
called.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05
M'LARRY ON LIST
Cub-Feds viii Dispose of For
mer Topeka Player.
POlly's Dead Mans Finger
Didn't Save His job.

The announcement was made in
Chicago yesterday that Polly McLarry,
formerly a member of the old Topeka
Kaws, was included in the list of Cub
players Manager Joe Tinker. of the
Cub Feds, intended to throw on the
market and dispose of Nothing has
been given out to indicate what will
become of him, or whether he will go
by the sale, trade or farm route, but
II is generally thought that he Will
not be allowed to get past the Ameri-
can association where his record as a
hitter is still wildly remembered.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

Keep child dry, clothe comfortable,
avoid exposure and give DR.. Bells Pine
Tar-Honey. 1t is pleasant, soothing. anti
septic, raises phlegm and reduces inflam-
nation. The first dose gives relief, con-
tinued treatment with proper care will
avoid serious illness long cold. Don't
delay treatment. Don't let your child
suffer. Get bottle today. Insist on DR..
Bells Pine-Tar- Honey. 25c at Druggists.
advertisement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05
Athletics Won't Play PhilIies.

Philadelphia. Pa, jan, 5.-The
number of games to be played by the
Philadelphia American league base
ball team during its spring training
trip in the south has been reduced by
the cancellation of all contests with
the Philadelphia Nationals. Connie
Mack. manager of the Athletics, an
nounced that the Phillies management
desired to call off certain of the games
and that he had decided not to meet
the National league champions at all
if the entire schedule could not be
carried out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05
Many Attend Checker Tourney

Wichita, Kan, Jan. 5.-Thirty-
two players from all parts of the state
are entered here in the tenth annual
Kansas state checker tourney, which
started Tuesday morning. About one
half of the preliminary round was
completed when play was stopped at
midnight. officers were elected for
1916 as follows: Frank G.. Farmer
Wichita, president; Walter L. Smith,
Coffeyville, vice president; Rufus Wat
kins, Harrington, secretary-treasurer
From the number of entries, this is
the best tournament ever held in the
state
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05


Feds.
McLarry was started on the road to
the big show by Dale Gear who as
manager of the Kaws, brought him to
Topeka from the Texas league in 1910.
When he first came to Topeka he was
put in the outfield, despite the fact
that he was a regular first baseman.
And it is possible that many of the
fans who saw the first game he played
in still remember it. A ball was hit
out into his territory and Polly made
such a terrible bungle trying to get it
that he fell down, and when he got
up was unable to tell in which direc-
ton the ball had gone.
Brought to InfieId.
Soon after this he was brought to
the infield and played second base.
The name Polly was probably given
to him because of the incessant chat
ter he kept up while in a game, and
he soon made a reputation for him
self in the Western league as a fighter
and a swatter of dangerous possible
ties.
In 1912, if the verbal records pro-
cured are correct, Polly stepped few
PAGES nearer the big tent when he
went to the Louisville club of the
American association. At Louisville
he continued his hard hitting and con-
sistent playing and in 1914 broke into
the majors when he became the prop
erty Of the Cubs.
His Luck Piece.
Polly was married last winter in St.
Louis and a st. Louis paper, learning
that he was an undertaken and en-
balmer by profession, made quite a
story about it at the time. However.
the ST. Louis paper did not mention
the fact vouched for by a number of
local fans, that Polly always carries a
dead mans finger in his pocket for a
luck piece, and that he never went
into a game without this finger neatly
wrapped up and tucked away some
where in his uniform.
Pollys home is in Leonard, Texas,
and 1t is a fact that he follows the
undertaking game during the winter
months. He is probably the only big
league player who is engaged in the
business.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05
Dick Rutherford to indiana. Too.

Bloomington, Ind, Jan. 5.-R. B.
Rutherford. captain of the 1915 Ne
braska football team. will be assistant
football coach at Indiana in 1916. He
was recommended by E. o. Stiehm,
director of athletics at Nebraska, who
comes to Indiana in a similar position
next season.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05
FoIwen returns to First Love.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 5.-Robert
F'olwell, coach of the Washington and
jefferson football squad for several
years, has been selected as head coach
for the University of Pennsylvania
eleven for next season. His selection
later was ratified by the board of di-
rectors of the Athletic association.
Folwell was captain of the Pennsyl-
vania team in 1907. He is about 80
Years old
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

Chicago, H.. Jan. 5.-John McCor-
mack, the Irish tenor. says participa-
ton in athletics has made it possible
for him to stand the strain of long
concert tours and that he wants his
son to be a boxer. My boy does not
need to be a professional, but I want
him to be manly, and nothing will
teach him to do this better than good
clean sport"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

Greenwich, Conn, Jan. George
Lauder, jr, whose schooner yacht
Endymion finished fourth in the trans
atlantic race in 1905, died at his home
here Tuesday of pneumonia, aged 81
years.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05
Pinehurst Tourney Starts.

Pinehurst, n. c., Jan. 5.-Philip V.
G. Carter, of New York, junior metro
politan golf champion, won the gold
medal for the best score in the qualify
ing round of the thirteenth annual
midwinter golf tournament Tuesday.
His card was 73.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05
FOURTEEN GAMES
WaShburn'S Basketball Sched-
uIe Has Been Completed.
TrObert and BealS Are Badly
Needed on the Team.

Just what will be Coach Gray's line
up next Monday night when the Wash
burn basketball team opens the sea-
son against Bethany college is still
somewhat of an uncertainty, even to
those who are working for positions
on the team. And it is probably an
uncertainty to Coach Gray himself
Among the most promising men who
are candidates for positions are Bailey.
Nelson, Bearg, Stewart and Newell
However, if Earl Trobert and "Pinky'
Beals come out, they are practically
assured of positions. Both are eligible
and both are goal tossing veterans.
Their services are needed probably as
badly as Washburn ever needed them
in an athletic way, but there seems
to be some doubt about them joining
the squad.
Both Good Players.
Last season Beals proved about as
hard a man to handle on the floor as
on the gridiron and Trobert tossed
goals almost as efficiently as he used to
boot the swine pelt. Great work was
expected from them this season, and
they were the men about whom it was
stated that he didn't think he could
get out, and it is understood Trobert
is delving too deeply in Blackstone's
Commentaries to spare the time.
Without these two vets it is prob
able that Nelson and Bailey will play
forwards, Bearg center and Newell
and Stewart guards. Bearg is dipping
into basketball for the first time this
season, but he gives promise of becom-
ing as good a center as the Ichabods
have had in recent years.
A schedule of fourteen games had
been arranged by Coach Gray and
Student Manager Art Champeny,
and it is probable that other games
will be booked with Friends, Fair
mount and st. Marys The schedule
as it now stands, which is published
complete for the first time. is as fol-
lows.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

Among the things that passed into
oblivion in 1915 may be mentioned:
The Federal league, Jack Johnson, Tip
O'Nein, "Kissin'" Hobson and Jimmy
Jackson.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

That the way of the transgressor
hard is a lesson several Federal leagu
players are liable to learn, despite a
the forgiveness stuff.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

How can men deny women the right
to dabble bit in politics when they
are using fair damsels for caddies and
Jockeys? If the female of the species
can equal the male in these occupa-
lions, she certainly can in politics.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

And again we would like to suggest
that women umpires would be a great
thing for the Western league this sea-
son.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

Fulton says he will get more for
meeting Moran in New Orleans than
he would have gotten had he met VIII
lard. OF course, he means more
money not more punches.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

In a wrestling match at ST. Johns,
Kan, the other day, Roy ellis, posing
as the RIB Crusher" from Hutchln-
son. was thrown so hard by Julius
Ref that he had to quit the match.
wouldn't it now be appropriate for
Ref to challenge Stecher?
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05
The Schedule.

Bethany at Washburn, Jan. TO-
X. U. at Lawrence, Jan. IL
Aggies at Manhattan, Jan. Il.
c. of E. at Washburn, Jan. 10.
+Aggies at Washburn, Jan. %.
Normals at Washburn, Jan. 90
Wesleyan at Salina, Feb. 5.
Bethany at Lindsborg, Feb. 4.
Mcpherson Col. at Mcpherson, Feb. 3.
Wesleyan at Washburn, Feb. 8.
ottawa U. at Washburn, Feb. II.
c. of E. at Emporia Feb. 10.
Normal at Emporia, Feb. 81.
ottawa at Washburn, Feb. %.
%This game will be played in the aft
ernoon by special agreement.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

The scissors king is pretty apt to be
as effective in the east as he has been
out here, but he had better go in for
thorough preparedness before he
tackles Ed Lewis again.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

The Lincoln Star announces that Joe
Stecher, Nebraska's fearless heavy
weight grappler, will soon have the
dust of Dodge City shined from his
shoes in preparation for an invasion of
the east.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

Coal OIL Heaters at Forbes ADV.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

Electric Washer at Forbes'-Adv.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

But, at that, the per cent will not
not be as great as the average. Ahe
scrap head to which broken resolutions
are consigned is the worlds greatest
junk pile.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

Eight Western league club owners
are reported to have resolved on New
Years day to give their towns pennant
winners this year.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

August Belmont has imported IS
more throughbreds from his farm In
France. Mr.. Belmont either expects
the racing game to pick up a great
deal in this country, or knows that II
is sliding towards the rocks in Europe.
Probably the latter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

Zip label, the Baker university
basketball star who pitches in the big
leagues in the summer time for recrea-
ton and some considerable cash con-
sideration, is one of the lucky Cubs
who is not slated for a change of
scenery on Manager Tinker's schedule.
label got in Dutch with Bresnahan for
while last season and drew a sus-
pension, but when he got back in the
harness he did some real pitching.
Tonight the bowling league begins to
roll at the Stag.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

If any reader thinks this column
dry, he ought to go to Colorado, Ar
kansas or Iowa. Any one who wants
more tingle and fire out of the column
should take it to East Atchison to
read it.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

Washburn's basketball team will play
seven games at home and seven away
from home. If games are arranged
with Paramount ana Friends, they
probably will be played in Wichita.
Also, If a game is arranged with st.
Marys it will likely be on the latter's
court.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-01-05

AS result of the various meetings
and conferences held in New York city
during the Christmas holidays to con-
slider amateur and collegiate athletics,
it is likely that a national sport coun-
ell will be formed in the near future to
act as a supreme court of sport.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-02-10
Invention by Clyde Rowell.

Clyde Rowell has invented, and ap-
piled for a patent through his at
torney, a very serviceable device to
the travelling public. The device is
'footstool' that is attached to the
step of a passenger car or Pullman
car, and it works automatically when
the platform door is opened to dis
charge and receive passengers. Every
year many people receive injuries
from the upsetting of the "footstool,' .
thereby putting the railroad COM
pany to a large expense. This de-
vice will be on the market in a few
weeks, it is stated.
1t is understood that Mr.. <Rowell
has been offered neat sum for his
invention, but he has refused the Of
fer, as he doesn't care to dispose OF
it. This invention is one of five Mr.
Rowell expects to have patented
within the year: His friends are con-
graduating him upon his success as
an inventor.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-02-10
To Train Sunday-School Teachers.

Rev. w. c.. Owen, field secretary
of the Sunday-school boards of the
two South Carolina conferences, ad-
dressed the Young Peoples Chris
tian association of Carlisle school at
it's regular meeting on Friday even
ing. Mr.. Owen spoke particularly
in the interest of establishing some
classes in Sunday-school teacher
training. The school authorities
have arranged to begin work with
these classes Immediately. This
work will be in charge of DR.. E. O.
Watson, pastor of Trinity Methodist
church, and the authorities feel pc
culiarly fortunate in securing the
services of such a gifted teacher. So
fas as known Carlisle is the first in
stitution in the State to offer this
definite. training. for future church
service.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-02-10
A Former Bamberg Boy.

Mayor A. Sidney Hartzog, of
Greenwood, is making good at his
job, or rather has already made good,
Judging from the newspaper COM
ment. Mr.. Hartzog is former Bam-
berg boy. He was born and reared
here, going to Greenwood some years
ago. Recently Mr.. Hartzog employ
ed two detectives to ferret out the
blind tigers in Greenwood and put
them to rout. The two worked for
a while on the matter, and then gave
it up as a bad job and quit, report
ing to the mayor that the town was
practically free from illicit whiskey
sellers. They stated that they had
operated in every State of the union
in cleaning out the blind tiger trade,
and that Greenwood was more free of
tigers than any place they had ever
visited. Mayor Hartzog is giving
Greenwood clean administration,
and his many friends here are glad
to know of his success. At a recent
meeting of the directors of the Farm
ers and Merchants bank, of Green
wood, Mr.. Hartzog was elected presi-
dent of that institution.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-02-10
Want Tomato Club Organizer.

Several ladies who are interested
in the work of the tomato clubs of
other counties have circulated a pc
tition in this county asking the Bam-
berg delegation to the general as
sembly to make an appropriation to
institute this work in Bamberg coun-
ty. The petition has been freely
signed, and it is understood that the
delegation now has the matter under
consideration. 1t is stated that in
order to have the home demonstra-
ton work instituted it will be neces-
sary to have an appropriation of
about $500 from the county. The
government will supplement this
amount in a sum necessary to pay
the salary of an organizer. The to-
mato club work has been quite sue
cess in every county where it has
been instituted. Each girl enlisted
in the work plants and cultivates
one-tenth of an acre of tomatoes.
From this small area the girls are
shown what can be made. In addi-
ton to the tomato club work, there
are variety of domestic demonstra-
tions carried on, tending to elevate
rural life, and give instruction in
domestic affairs.
1t is understood that the only OBJ
lection to the appropriation being
made this year is on account of the
financial condition of the country at
large. The delegation, as we'll as the
whole general assembly, are pairing
down every possible item of expense,
and whether the delegation can see
their way clear to include this item
remains to be seen. It seems to be
the general opinion that the expendi-
ture would be a wise one, but it is
not known whether or not it can be
made at this time.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-02-10
Miss Copeland Entertains.

Delightful inr every detail was a
dinner party given by Miss Moselle
Copeland last week at her home on
Railroad avenue. Those present
were: Miss Minnie Grower, of Quit
man, Ga; Mr.. John Sifley, of Orange
burg; DR.. and Mrs. McCrackin, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. D. Copeland, Miss Ju-
lienne Easterling, Mr.. Swain Mer-
chant, Mr.. Raymond Hammond, of
Albany, N. Y; Mrs. Kathleen Riley,
Mr.. James MCGOWAN.
Endowed with a beautiful voice,
the young hostess and her guest, Miss
Grower, added much to the pleas
ure of the occasion by rendering mu-
sic of especial quality and charm.
The dining room presented scene
to entice the appetite of the most
fastidious. The table was elegantly
appointed, with Oriental cover and
silver dishes. Hand painted place
cards were tiny cuplds, Voyaglng
with red parachutes carrying happy
message to. many hearts present.
Lights from a brilliant electrolier
and Cuban candlesticks beamed on
joyous youth, faultlessly attired in
full evening dress. The flowers were
red carnations, attractively. used as
decorations.
The following menu was served:
Martini cocktail, oyster cocktail,
celery soup, chicken salad, turkey,
fruit sherbet, angel food cake; after
dinner coffee, cheese and salted Pc
cans. Wine was served with each
course. Later in the evening dane
ing was enjoyed til late hour, the
guests dispensing with sincere con-
gratulations and thanks to the hos
tess for lovely evening.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-02-10
New Advertisements.

P. NJ. Varn-Strayed.
B. c.. McDuffie- Wanted.
Thielen Theatre-Who Pays?
Peoples Bank-A Nation Grows.
J. z. Brooker-Candidate's Card.
Thielen Theatre-Damon and Ply
thias.
G. o. Simmons-Lamps of the SAFE
Kind.
Albert NJ. Denbow-Candida
Card.
w. H. Wroton-The Country Gen
tleman.
Enterprise Bank-You Keep al
Exact Record.
Ehrhardt Banking Cove Solici
Your Patronage.
Kearse Mail Order House-Collec
and Sell Names.
Farmers & Merchants Bank-Th'
Prudent Man is Prepared.
Citizens Building and Loan Asso
ciation-Opening Books of Subscrip
ton.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1916-02-10
GrinleS.Grimth.

Sunday afternoon at o'clock, Mr..
J. A. Griffith and Miss Ella Grimes
were united in marriage, DR.. E. O.
Watson performing the ceremony at
the Methodist parsonage. Only a few
relatives and intimate friends were
present. After the ceremony, Mr..
and Mrs. Griffith left on bridal trip
to Charleston, Savannah, and points
in Florida. Mr.. Griffith is a we'll
known farmer, residing a few miles
from the city. Miss Grimes has nu-
merous friends and acquaintances in
the city. Mr.. and Mrs. Griffith have
the best wishes and congratulations
of many friends.