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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
MARYLAND STATE TO PLAY
PENN STATE IN FOOT BALL
First Game Listed for Next Fall and Agree
ment Is Reached Which May Bring
Penn State to Washington In 1918.

which indicates that it is only ques-
ton of short while before it Will be
able to take its place on a par with
other state institutions in all branches
of sport.
There are discussions of various
kinds in the meetings of bodies having
direct relationship to athletics and
often these discussions have to do with
the evils connected with a sport or
sports. At meeting of the physical
directors in New York yesterday one
man directed pointed criticism at
foot ball, saying that it had ceased to
be a recreation and was more of a vo-
cation than an avocation. out of pure
ly academic discussions usually comes
some good and reforms of all kinds
have their beginnings in just such
talks. However, a great many of the
TRADES against sports. particularly the
accompanying calls for better condi-
tions. are absolutely visionary. OF
course. foot ball now is not in an ideal
state. neither is religion, if any of the
many so-called evangelists who pirate
against existing creeds are to be. be-
lieved. Nothing that exists today in
the world of art, letters, science. edu-
cational methods is ideal and one can
not EXPECT to find on the athletic field
that which is in existence in no other
line of endeavor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
ROWLAND WANTS INFIELDER
Eager to Land Third Baseman or
Shortstop for White Sox.

CHICAGO, December 3O.-With the
announcement of the appointment of
Clarence Rowland to lead the White
SoX for next season the decks have
been cleared for action at Comiskey
Park in preparation for the campaign
of 1917. The first work for Rowland
will be to round up his players.
The efforts to land trade or two be-
fore the training season will be kept
up. Rowland has expressed himself as
eager to get a third baseman or a
shortstop by the trade route this winter
If he can land a veteran for the short
field he will be well prepared for next
years campaign.
There will be quite fight for the
first base job as it is. Jack Ness will
have real battle to hold his own
against the youngsters trying to break
in.
The work of shaping up the spring
training trip is already under way
Secretary Gardiner has been busy all
fall getting dates for the exhibition
games to be played on the tour to
Marlin Springs.
There is plenty of work to be done
to shape everything for the coming
campaign and Manager Rowland will
take up his duties with the incoming
year and be on the job every day from
early until late. The season of 1917 is
to be big one for the White Sox from
many angles. The locals are already
picked by many as the favorites in the
race. In order to make good on the
prediction. the manager will have to
watch from every point of view for
plots to bring about the defeat of his
plans.
The recent trade talk during the
league meeting sounded very well to
the rooters. If Fritz Maisel or Ray
Chapman could be obtained in & trade,
the White Sox combination would be
greatly improved in the one spot that
was weak last summer. Terry is
grand fielder, but he cannot stand the
strain of a tough battle for the long
season Neither is he enough of a
sticker to help out in the pinches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
BY H. C. BYRD.

The Maryland State College eleven
will meet Penn State next fall, this
being the first time foot ball teams of
these institutions have been scheduled
to face each other. An agreement was
reached yesterday at a meeting in New
York between representatives of the two
state colleges, which probably will re-
suit in Penn State playing in Washing
ton in 1918. The game in 1917 is to
take place November II at Penn State.
Athletic relationship between Penn
State and Maryland State was begun
last spring. when base ball and lacrosse
games were scheduled. Two games of
lacrosse took place, Maryland winning
one and Penn State the other; the base
ball game was blocked by rain. The
Marylanders also are listed to meet the
Pennsylvanians next spring in base ball.
and probably a dual track meet will
take place. Penn State always has
been much stronger in foot ball than
Maryland State, but the latter has been
showing a gradual, consistent growth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
NO WORD FROM CARPENTER.
Richard Puzzled About Conflicting
Reports on Proposed Trip.

NEW YORK, December 3o.-Confiict
ing reports were abroad yesterday re-
garding the proposed trip to this coun
try of Georges Carpenter, heavyweight
champion of Europe. One report was
to the effect that the French boxer
would arrive in this country shortly.
and the other stated that he had found
it impossible to obtain the desired fur
Tough from the French authorities. Tex
Richard, who is negotiating for a bout
between Carpenter and Les Darcy, de-
clared that neither had any basis of
fact.
81 have not heard anything new in
regard to Carpenter he said, and
am puzzled as to the origin of these re-
ports. Surely. if anything has develop
ed in the situation lately. or since
| received word that Carpenter had
signed the contract forwarded to him
by me, / would be among the first to
hear of it, and | have not had any new
information.
The western promoter stiil has con-
fdence that he will obtain Carpenters
release from war service long enough
to permit the French boxer to partici-
pate in at least one bout. Rickard also
stated that he expected some definite
developments shortly Degrading his ne
gotiations for lease of Madison
Square Garden.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
MEXlCANS HOARD SILVER
BECAUSE PRICE GOES UP
Financier Explains That American
Money Is at a Discount
Beyond the Border.

Ell, PASO. Tex. December 30.-Ameri-
can money is at discount in Mexico
because of the advance in the price of
silver, a fnancier just out of Mexico
said today adding that the Mexicans
are boarding their own silver dollar
pieces for the same reason. and using
the fractional currency of comparative
ly lower value.
The fnancier said the Mexican gold
dollar of half the weight and value of
the American gold dollar is now ex-
ceeded in value by the Mexican silver
dollar which is quoted by the brokers
in the Mexican capital at about so cents
American gold. Lately Carranza issued
a decree arbitrarily placing the gold
and silver dollar on par. This has
sympathetically raised the exchange
value of the gold dollar. as the gold is
put by nat on a silver basis.
Mexican fractional currency Is de-
fcient in weight, particularly the half
dollar. AS Mexicans have tendency
to hoard the more valuable coins, they
have made the half dollar the popular
coin in trade.
Similarly the new copper fve-cent
piece. being of base metal. has driven
small silver coins into the background.
Carranza's "uncounterfeitable" paper.
no longer enforced by decree, has dis
appeared In Mexico. according to the
same authority.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
ARMSTRONG IS MEDALIST.
0akmont Golfer Surprises Field in
Tourney at Pinehurst. N C..

PINEHURST, n. C. December 30
The qualifying round of the annual
midwinter tournament at Pinehurst, in
terrupted and called off Thursday on
account of rain. was played yesterday.
One hundred and thirty-eight con-
testants took part. 1t was a day of
many surprises, players of the calber
of Victor Seggerman and w. A. Barber.
jr., finishing over 100 and failing to
qualify for the leading divisions.
The medal was won by margin of
five strokes by Dwight l.. Armstrong of
the Oakmont Club. Pittsburgh. who was
expected to make the first division COM
fortably enough. but was not look ed
upon as logical candidate for medal
list honors. Armstrong is handicap .
man at the Oakmont Club and is ii
member of the Yale Golf Club
Armstrong; entry was not made until
Thursday. and he was one of the last to
go out yesterday afternoon, his round
not being finished till Phil Carter and
c. H Williams of Philadelphia had
reached the fifteenth hole on the play
off of a tie, at 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
O'B0y[E IN THE FINALS
Georgetown Player Will Meet Bin
zen, the Champion, for
Tennis Laurels.

NEW YORK. December 30.-Elliott II.
Binzen of Fordham University. the
playing-through holder of the national
indoor junior championship tennis sim
giles title. and Henry b. OBoyle OF
Georgetown University won their
places in the final and championship
rounds of the tournament here yester-
day. Bnzen played through two
matches in singles and one in doubles.
He lost in the latter.
O'Boyle stands as the dark horse Of
the tournament. His fast drives and
all-round excellence of execution proved
him a dangerous contender for the
honors The scores ofs the important
matches follow:
Fifth round-Henry B. O'Boyle,
Georgetown University, defeated Frank
NJ. Loughman. West Side Tennis Club.
60, 6-3; Francis W Hopkins, Yale
University. defeated George r. Preston,
Irving High School, 60, Ga: Elliott
IL. Binzen. Fordham University, de-
feated Benjamin H. Letson. Dewitt
Clinton High School. So. 6-s, Ga.
contradictory b. O'Boyle defeated
Herbert l.. Bowman, New York Athletic
Club, Is, Is; Elliott II. Binzen de-
feated Francis w. Hopkins. 81, 6-4.
National indoor championship doubles
tsemi-final round). Francis w. Hopkins
and +. L. Hopkins, Yale University. de-
feated +. Dornheim and ID. II. Blank
arm, Philadelphia, 6-4. 1I-9; willard
Botsfora and Rowland Il. Haines. Coz
lumbia University, defeated Elliott H.
Binzen and Benjamin H. Lesion. Sc.
4-6, FL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
ROD AND GUN.

lof catch of forty-eight fish caught
by David Poole and himself.
AND that's an average catch OF four
| trips, he added.
| The veteran sportsman said he was
glad that the river above Aqueduct
/ bridge contained a coating OF thick
ice last week. The ice. he said, ought
to be means of protecting the fsh.
! 4 m satisfied that big white perch
could be caught in the deep water on
| Glymont," he said. They are moving
about enough to get caught in nets.
and certainly they must eat"
/ Last season Buckingham and friends
caught perch that weighed as much
as one and three-quarter pounds Water
| off the old wharf at Glymont. he said,
is from forty to 100 feet deep.
Boatmen and others along the river
front say they have every reason to
believe that the rain this week will have
the effect of starting large Mississippi
/ catfish on the move
Several of them were caught about
two weeks ago. said VIII Reynolds.
but the water has been too clear for
make II higher and cloudy. however.
and anglers should be able to enjoy
the sport if the weather does not get
| too cold"
Chicken entrails furnish about the
only bait for the catfish at this season.
Later on shad entrails will be In de-
| mand as they are considered the most
ATTRACTIVE DalI LOT the AlSslSSlpDl cave
fish. The season for shad in the Dis
| trict does not open until January !. and
| it is probable there will be shad m the
markets about that time.
. Nothing short of a blizzard or zero
weather will keep some of the moro
enthusiastic sportsmen off the river to-
morrow Mack Sparrough says he thinks
there should be something doing on the
river at that time, recalling his trips
on the water early last season. when
he enjoyed the warmth of a fire while
in a hatteau.
THE only troublesome thing about
such fire." he stated. lis that 1t keeps
one turning from time to time to keep
all sides warm.
And one of the advantages" he al.
ded, SIS that 1t is possible to have good
/ hot coffee at all times"
| John Ludwig Thursday afternoon
opened the season at Fletchers, making
a catch Of four catfish. Three were OF
the Mississippi variety and the other
was a Missouri catfish. the largest be-
! ing a four-pounder. Ludwig baited
with hog worms There was a consid-
cradle amount of floating ice in the
river. he stated, but ii was moving rap
idly and he thinks will all be gone to-
morrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
TENER PRAISES EBBETS' PLAN
TO REFORM DRAFTING RULES
National League Head Says It Has No Bad
Feature-Zach Wheat Exception
to Rule as Batter.

I Ebhets plan calls for the clubs to name
in turn one player. who must be kept
by the club taking him. This plan
eliminates all the features of which
the minor leaguers complain Then
again. the majors are benefited, as the
second division teams have their
choice of players before the first di-
vision clubs make their selections. To
my mind. it is an ideal plan and has
not one bad feature
1t is a common thing for n bail player
who was n terror with the bat in the
minor leagues to fall off in this stick
work upon joining major league team,
but the reverse is true of lack Wheat.
The Robins sterling outfielder was not
a hitter while with the minors, but
since becoming a member of the Brook
lyn team he has earned reputation as
a remarkable hitter.
Wheat hit only .26S with Shreveport
in 1908 and .245 with Mobile in 1909.
which is not a startling record. yet in
his seven completed seasons with the
Robins he has hit over 800 four times
and has lowered close to that mark on
two other occasions. He had one bad
year in 1915. when he hit for only .25S.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
BY J. ED GRILLo.

President John Tener of the National
League is in hearty accord with the
system of drafting players from the
minor leagues as proposed by Charles
H. Ebbets. The Ebb.ts plan will come
up for consideration before the national
commission at its meeting in Cincinnati
Tuesday. and it is probable minor
league officials will give their indorse-
ment to the plan.
1.-THE system which Mr. Ebbets has
mapped out works to the advantage of
both major and minor leagues" Presi-
dent Tener is quoted as saying. The
system which has been in force for
some years past has failed to satisfy
the minors because the majors have
had the right to name an unlimited
number of players, later turning many
back and thereby causing these players
to believe that they are major leaguers
and do not belong in the minors. The
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
Had a Threefold Object.

THE object of that offensive was
threefold-to relieve pressure on Yer
dun, to assist our allies in the other
theaters of war by stopping any fur
Their transfer of German troops from
the western front. to wear down the
strength of the force opposed to u.s."
After dealing at length with the va
rious stages of the operations. Gen
Haig sums up the result as follows
Three main objects with which We
commenced the offensive in July had
already been achieved, in spite of the
fact that heavy autumn rains prevent
ed full advantage being taken of the
favorable situation created by our ad-
vance at time when we had good
ground for hoping to achieve yet more
important successes. Verdun had been
relieved. the main German forces had
been held on the western front, and
the enemy's strength had been consid-
erably worn down. Any one of these
three results is in itself sufficient to
justify the Somme battle. The attain
ment of all three affords ample COM
pensation for the splendid efforts of
the troops and for the sacrifices made.
They have brought us long step for
ward toward the final victory of the
allied cause.
THE desperate struggle for the pos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
ONLY TWO CUBS ARE SAFE.
Larry Doyle and Cy Williams Alone
Sure of Places. ~

CHICAGO. December Coy VII.
iiams. centerfielder. and Larry Doyle,
second baseman. who probably win be
named as the field captain of the Cubs.
are the only North Siders certain of a
berth next year.
President Weeghman announced that
only these two of his entire squad are
certain to be retained and Manager
Fred Mitchell announced that Williams
and DOYLE are not on the market and
that no offer will tempt him to permit
either to go. r8t--
The announcement means that the
North Side officials are willing to engi-
neer enc of the biggest shake-ups in
the history of the game. With Safer.
Archer. Jim Vaughn. Leslie Mann and
half dozen good PLAYERS to use IN
trades some classy material should be
obtained.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
DEATHF0R GREECE
IF GERMANY Wins
Commission Representing Pro-
VisionaI Government, Now
Here, So Declares.
KING CALLED TYRANT

The Greek people, the inventors OF
democracy. believe that IL Germany
wins the war she will stamp out the
Greek nation, and so the provisional
government at Saloniki is preparing to
resist to the death. according to the
commission of seven sent to this coun-
try to gain recognition in the United
States for the provisional government.
Never! Never, Never. We will not
give in to the Germans. said T. Ara
vantinos. deputy from Corinth. and
head of the delegation which Is IN
Washington. when asked if the pro-
visional government would give in to
the German troops.
Like your own Patrick Henry we
will say, Give US liberty or give US
DEATH" said Mr.. Arvantinos, talking
10 a reporter from The Star at the New
Willard Hotel today. The other mem
bers of the delegation are T. 1anhi-
costa, commander of the national Greek
navy; \. Lavos captain OF infantry
n. Paspati, a banker: George Caian-
darts. deputy from Etola; D. Papalex-
opoulo, a commander of the national
Greek navy, and l.. Travlos. a captain
of artillery These delegates are 10
sneak to a mass meeting of local Greeks
TO be. held tomorrow afternoon at 2 o clock
at Odd Fellows Hall, 423 eth street north
west.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
BILL CARDIGAN ON FENCE.
To Decide Next Week if He Will
Pilot Red Sox.

LEWISTON, Me-. December 3O.-wii-
liam +. Carrigan of this city, recently
manager of the Boston American
League team, will decide early in the
coming week whether he will resume
the management next season, accord
ing to an announcement made last
night He conferred yesterday with
Harry H. Frazee. one of the new own
ers of the Fed SoX.
Carrigan has been engaged since the
close of his base ball work in the or.
ganiZation of two trust companies in
this city and Auburn.
Carrigan also is being urged by his
friends to return to his old job. He
has been offered a big salary to come
back. but the money doesn't seem to be
the right kind of bait. Carrigan thinka
he has served his term in the national
sport. He has been away from his fam.
lily many years and wants to settle
down far from the humdrum of ma or
league base ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
Objects Are Three-Fold.

The objects of the provisional gov
eminent are three-fold." said Mr.. Ara
yantinos 1--WE desire to expel the Bull
garians, to reorganize the liberties OF
the Greek people the king has trampled
under foot, and to reconstitute the old
traditional friendship between Greece and
it's protecting powers, Great Britain,
France and Russia. The PROVISIONAL
government has established at Salonlkl
a triumvirate, the members OF which
are Mr. Venizelos, the leader of the I'D
eraI party: Admiral Countouriotis ana
Gen. Danglis. who, by the way. Is the
inventor of the famous mountain gun.
THE provisional government Is eso
tablished by more than 2oooooo
Greeks" continued Mr.. Aravantinos.
who have the will to free the Greek
provinces invaded by the Bulgarians.
The King of Greece allowed the Bull
garians to invade Macedonia in order
to give assistance to the central pow
ers This provoked great excitement
among millions of Greeks. who decided
to separate from the royal power and
take the reins of government from the
hands of King Constantine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
ATHLETE GOING TO FRANCE.
Williams of Wisconsin Will Drive
Ambulance in War Zone.

MADISON, Wis, December 30.-Ray
(speedl Williams, star quarter-milei
at WISCONSIN for the last three years
will leave January for France. where
ba will be engaged in relief work driv-
ing ambulances.
Williams will be accompanied by
Jerry Craig, freshman swimming star
Bob Clark. one of winnings SUB quar-
terbacks of the 1916 squad. has already
reached France.
WiIIiams and Craig will be engaged
for six months. Clark will be back for
tho foot ball season next fall.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
PAT DONOVAN LEADS BIsONS.
Retained as Buffalo Manager
Mayor Heads Club.

RUFFAI.O, n. Y. December S0.-Louis
p Fuhrmann, mayor of Buffalo, yester-
dav was elected president of the Buffalo
international League Club, succeeding
Gerhard Simon, who resigned.
Pat Donovan who has piloted the
Buffalo team to victory in two pennant
races, was signed to continue as man
COR I J. Iannin retains contro! o.
.ba puffalo club. John l.. Kelley was
elected secretary, succeeding James
Austin, resigned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
1anowski Wins $1,000 Chess Series.

LEXINGTON. KY, December So
David Janowski, chess champion of
France, yesterday defeated jackson w
Showalter of Georgetown, Ky. former
American champion, in the eleventh and
Anal game and the series for purse
Of 81 .OCO The games stood: Janowski,
won I; Showalter. 2; draw. 2. re-
turn hatch will be played next July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
PLAY RACQUETs TOMORROW.
Gold Challenge Cup Tourney Will
Pc Started at Tuxedo.

TUXEDO, n. Y, December 50.-Play
in the racquets tourney for the gold
challenge cup viii be started tomorrow
at the Tuxedo Tennis and Racquet Club.
Fulton Cutting viii meet d. l. Hutchin-
son. Sd The winner will meet Stanley
G.. Mortimer New Year day.
An aided attraction Monday Will be
n curling contest. At night there will
be a skating carnival on the club rink.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30

Nathan Gutman, seventy mine. a for
mer prominent merchant of Baltimore.
died there after a brief illness. He was
one of the pioneers Of that city. and
was head of the old firm of Nathan
Gutman & Co. He was born in Mer-
chingen. Baden, Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
Will Go to Other Cities.

Following the mass meeting to be
held with local Greeks. the members of
the delegation will leave Washington
for various parts of the country. to pre-
sent the case of the provisional govern
ment. Messrs. Aravantinos. Yannicosta
and Paspati will go to Chicago; Mr..
Lavos will have headquarters in New
York. and Messrs. Cafandaris. Papalex-
opoulo and Travlos will go to the New
England states.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30

powers be asked. but afterward with
drew his consent. The Greek people
did not regard the landing of the troops
of the allies as hostile action. as they
were in full accord. The Greek people
have never complained of a violation,
and, as a people. are entirely with the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-12-30
Punishment Beyond Power.

The article thinks that the entente
allies can have no quarrel with a note
seeking to end an interminable war,
which might tempt the allies to commit
themselves to a punishment of Germany
not, maybe. exceeding her deserts. but
we'll in advance of what they have the
newer TO infiict, without calling down
an equally heavy penalty on their own
heads.
IF there is force behind President
Wilson" the Nation concludes, TO ar
rest the war at the point of security
and fix il there, the governments may
not know what to say to II, but mil
lions of fathers and mothers will call
IL blessed"