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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-12
CHANGES IN RULES FOR
PROFESSIONAL BALL PROPOSED

pool was taxed 81 per cent or some SIM
liar proportion and this sum dtvided
among the players of the second. third
and fourth clubs In each league, the
players would be doing what the two
leagues have compelled the winning club
owners to do for several years. Other
magnates stated that they favored tne
idea in a general way, although they
were not ready to say that the proposed
changes would be adopted in just the
manner outlined By Hermann.
The National League heads also ex-
pressed considerable surprise at the
faction of the International League In re-
fusing to abide by the decision or the
National Commission which ordered the
Newark International club to pay $4,000
to the Brooklyn National League club
ark The National Commission was not
unanimous in this finding. President
Tener and Garry Hermann voting for
the award and President B. B. Johnson,
to the payment Of any money to the
Brooklyn club. None of the National
League magnates would express an opln-
/: ion regarding the outcome OF the mat
ter, but It could be seen that they were
puzzled by the defiance OF tho minor
league heads.
Barney Ia Determined.
Barney preyfuss. president OF tho
Pittsburgh club, announced that ne was
still determined to bring about the re-
moval Of Garry Hermann from the Ma
tlonal Commission II the same was pos
sible He claimed to have the backing
OF one or moro fellow magnates but re.
fused to give their names, stating that
the matter would be fought out at the
meeting Tomorrow
In order TO make the playing schedule
on the American Association and Inter
national circuits more attractive next
esason 1t was more than probable that
the club in these two organizations Will
play u schedule Of only liz games next
year, to be followed by an inter-ieaBue
series of 48 games. Each Of the sixteen
clubs viii put up $500 and the league
which wins a majority Of these game
will divide the $4,000 amongst all the
leaCue's players irrespective or the
, number OF games won or lost by the
clubs on the winning league.
There will be three games played IN
each Of the 16 cities and whether the
series will begin in the east or west VIII
be decided on the toss of coin; Botl
sides are in favor OF such n series ana
Il Is understood that all arrangements
will be perfected tomorrow before inc
international League meeting ENDS
President J. X. Price, Of the Newark,
n. J., club. announced to-day that he had
appointed Tom Needhap as manager Tor
his team. Needham. who is merchant
at Steubenville. Ohio. WIS formerly =
catcher on the Chicago and New YORK
National League teams,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-12
CARPENTER WILLING
TO COME TO AMERICA

NEW YORK, Dec. lick Richard
who Is endeavoring to bring George
Carpenter. the French pugllist. to this
country for a boxing contest. with Jess
willard. announced tonight that, no had
heard from Carpenter and that the lat
ter intimated furlough would be grant
ed him by the army authorities and he
would be glad to come to America and
box for the benefit Of the French Relief
Fund
Carpenter asked for several minor
changes in the contract submitted fol-
his signature, including a sum to cover
his training expenses and Richard
agreed to these. II was said.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-12
PLAYERS ARE SILENT
IN REGARD TO STRIKE
Boston Sport Writer Says 1t Is High
Time That League Magnntes Sit
up and Take Notice.

For q month now tho maGnatcs and
league officials have been scouting and
scoffing at the Idea OF n players strike
Tho time has come however. whom the
chronic wall gets its full run OF public,
ity. And that baseball strike, laughed
at I'D above, il likely to prove real
source of trouble before the new season
swings along with spr Ing, writes NICK
FIately In the Boston Journal.
The players have been peculiarly mum
on the matter, dangerous thing in IT.
! self And conditions are moro or less
perfect for an uprising.
It's an established fact that mighty
| few athletes are signed UP for next csa-
son.
, It's another fact that practically all
club owners are going 10 try to cut sal
aries.
There is Il sort of movement on among
the PLAYERS to fight the Chopping of war
time salaries Whether this movement
comes to u head or not remains 10 I've
seen. hut with little impetus and en-
couraEcment II may shake up the mn
tionul paStilne just as much as did tile
idcfunrt Federal League.
Right here in Bnst"u there are TWO big
league clubs. And 50 ar as we can dis
cover, tust three of the f"ur Srnr" or
more youths who are expected to answer
the call OF the spring ar" signed up. to-
wit. Ruth and Shore OF the Red SoN.
Gowdy Of the Braves.
I All the rest arc waiting and Of course.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-12
BASKETBALL TEAM
ORGANIZED AT Y. M.

The Y. NJ. G. A. Student basketball
team was organized at meeting held
last night in the association building,
Robert Arnbrecht was elected man
ager Of the five and Russell Bond was
selected to lead the team on the floor
Practice was held last night in the
gymnasium and the following members
reported for the first practice: Howard
T ibfeoss' Russell ssHe MetzneT Robert Cor,
nish, Clyde Eiher, Robert Schaif, Ray
mond Lewellyn, Richard Bauer. How
ard Serig. Donald Robrecht and Don
aid Young.
They are open for games with any
fifteen or sixteen year old team and
would like to arrange a game with the
High school freshmen.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-12

gave the impression OF giant In pro-
portion. He is less than s feet by an
inch.
No baseball fan Of a few years back
need be advised regarding Van Haltrens
reputation as n mighty wielder OF the
stick and q scorching outfielder. Any
man who can remain ten years with
New York and retire only because of 2
broken leg is a fair to middling ball
player.
Born in 1866. Van Haltren opened his
big league career with the famous Chi
cago White Stockings, in 1887. He play
ed with the Arson Club for three years.
Brooklyn. Baltimore and Pittsburgh had
him SUCCESSFULLY until the season OF
1894 saw him with the Giants. Here ha
remained until 1904. Running to second
base one afternoon Van broke his Les.
Van Haltren ended his playing career
in the Coast League and later became
Coast League umpire and g. scout for
the Pittsburgh club.
Mexico has 1921 miles OF railway.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-12
THREE BIG LEAGUE MEETINGS Tc
BE HLD IN NEW YORK
CITY THIS WEEK
Barney Dreyfuss IL STILL Determined to
Gust Garry Hermann From
National Commission.

Dust Garry Herrmano from
National Commission.
NEW YORK, Dec. Il.---l'aSeb ball mag
mates representing the National and In
ternational leagues and the AMERICAN
association assemhlc$ i'll this city toaa!
for series of conferences which are
expected to continue for the better part
of the week. The International league
began it's annual meeting shortly atter
noon with conference with commit
tees appointed To represent the Atneri
can association relative 10 81 series OF
intcr-lcaguc games ut the end Or the
regular pennant season.
The National league Is not 10 con-
venc in annual meeting until tomorrow
afternoon. but majority OF inc cruz
owners were on hand early this evening,
prepared for what is expected 70 De d
conference OF more than usual impor-
lance. ~
Many subjects of considerable base
ball interest were discussed in an IN
formal way by the big league maGnateS
and 1t appeared TO be the general I'm
preston that before the annual meeting
adjourned there would be Legislation
passed Of far-reaeh!ng effect upon the
professional end Of the national sport
One of the chief subjects of discus,
changes in the rules governing the
worlds series.
Several Of the magnatees expressed
the opinion shat there would be radical
and submitted to the American league
for ratification. Cary, aerrm aaIna
chairman 'of the National commission
and president OF the Cincinnati club,
stated that he was heartily in favor of
playing the 1917 series under an en-
tirely different system from the one
governing those Of the last few years
Hermann said that he advocated
series based upon the winning Of i've
out Of nine games: lower prices Of ad-
mission and tho distribution Of por-
ton of the players share Of the re-
ceipts among the members of the Sec
ond third and fourth teams In the Or
der Of their finish at the close Of the
pennant races.
Divide Series Receipts.
II the winning and losing players
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-12
SENIORS OF LlNSlY
DEFEAT. SOPHOM0RES

AS the time for the close Of the inter
draws near interest in the games Is fast
reaching It's height Yesterday the Sem
Tors played the sophomores. the game
resulting in a victory for the Seniors by
night that nothing much could be judged
OF the relative playing ability Of each
man, although he had a line on the dir
The fitrs semester ends at Ltnsly 1nstt-
tute Friday and Immediately following
the Christmas holidays workout for the
representatives Of the Orange and Black
will be commenced
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-12
/. O. O. F. VISIT TONIGHT

Excelsior Lodge No. 40 I. o. o. F.,
this evening will entertain the other
Odd Fellows lodges of Wheeling, Nc
NIechen and MoundsVille in the second
of the 1867 series Of visitation meet
ings at the Odd Fellows hail at
Twelfth and Chapline streets. Special
music has been arranged for the occa-
sion and there will be a number of ad-
dresses by representatives Of each or
the lodges taking part in the vista
ton.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-12
MANY OUT FOR FIRST
BASKETBALL PRACTICE

Coach Calvin Of thu wheeling high
school basketball team received a good
" response to his call for recruits yes
terday. Moro than enough for Ave good
teams reported for the first practice and
for more than an hour they were pns
sinai drill. From last years team
there are many stars left and from tho
amount Of material on hand the Tacan-
cies win not be hard to all. 1nter-class
games will be played. commencing wed,
nesday. A schedule Is to be announced
later. For several days this week inter
class games will be played to enable
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-12
Tennis ASSOCIATION
TGEND minor CHAMPS

NEW YORK. Dec ia movement
to abolish the multitude Of minor cham
pionships which Of late years have
crowded the schedule Of the United
States National Lawn Tennis ASsocla'
ton has taken definite form in a pro
posed amendment to the contsltutloT
which will be considered at the annual
meeting Of the association here in Feb.
ruary. The amendment Is recommended
by tho executive committee Of the as
soctation which met here last week
The proposed change would provide
only for national, sectional, state and
city championships. Other champion
ship tournaments which are now annual
fixtures would be eliminated as troph-
les in these events were won outright
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-12
VAN HALTREN, FORMER
GIANT, IS PROSPER|NG
veteran outnelder Takes Up Real Es'
tate and Is NOV Living
Like O King.

George Van Haltren. former famous
centerf1slder Of the New York Giants, Is
now in the landlord game. His real es-
tate operations give rise to belief that
he is we'll of. Van says that he works
only when the notion strikes him.
Before he became a national baseball
star he learned the lathers and plaster
or's trade. He takes turn as 1t now and
then, but his real estate investments ap-
pear to have provided against old age
Van Haltrcn Is straight as an arrow
at so years Of age. He seems young In
comparison with many men ten years
junior. On the ball field Van Haltren
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-12
WRlGlEY BUYS STOCK.

CHICAGO. Dec. 11.--Wm. Wrigley,
Jr. added TO his holding Of Chicago
National league ball club stock by the
purchase OF the holdings of another
stakeholder. it was announced today.
The name of the former owner Of the
stock was not dirulgeQ.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-12
CONTACTS LET FOE DAM

GALLIPOLIS. O.. Dec. 11.-Gnited
States government engineers have let
contracts for the building of new locks
and dam No. -. :ccated 80 miles below
here In tho Ohio river Il was announced
here today. The cost OF the improve
ment is estimpted at S1.000.000. 1t will
be OF beneH: to West Virginia coal up
orators.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-12

prepared to at least argue against a slim
mer bi-monthly check If they wait and
argue long enough, and other players In
the other cities where conditions are
practically Identical follow suit, the
magnates will be up against 1t. sure
mop. 1t might be good idea for them
TO stop laughing and do 4 little real
business,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-12
INDIANA 100 YEARS OLD.

lNDlANArOlIS. Ind. Dec. 1.-THE
STATE III indiana, ~ lDh years old today.
The anniversary Of lndiana'S admission
to the union OF states was observed IN
many OF the schools with Admission
day" prOgramS.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1916-12-12
Prominence of Athletics at
Marshall Result OF Efforts OF
=. Boud Chambers, Says Pepper
LoUNGING BES

DAVE says:
We arc showing al espe-
cially attractive line of
Longing and Bath Robes
for this Christmas, many OF
them entirely new in design,
and all of them silk or braid
trimmed. Our years of eNpe-
.rience guarantee them to be
the very best kind men will
want.
Blanket Robes, $500 to
$1,000.
Cloth and. Silk Robes,
$1,000 to $4,000.
HOU S E co A rs
A House Coat, whether or not a
man smokes, is the most comfort
able garment he can wear around
the home. We are showing some
excellent designs in this splendid
form of Christmas gift.
Priced, $500 to $3.50.
Weather cor to-day: Rain.
If I~
ns NE%
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the coach elect the best players TO
represent class.
Owing I. death OF Robert Lee
Ritz, Vince. high school football cap
tain, no gam with scholastic teams OF
the state vii. be played until after the
Christmas holidays.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22
Local and Personal
DR.. E. w. Forsee, Osteopath.

DR.. E. w. Forsee, Osteopath.
Frank A. Nelson visited friends and
transacted business in Waterfowl Fri
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. II. Johnson and fam
lily, Of Philip, arrived in Bookings
last Monday for a weeks visit with
the latter's mother, Mrs. B. Hartwick,
and sister, Mrs. M. j.. Vanetta. They
came through by automobile.
Mrs. Hannah NJ. Field and daughter,
Miss Kamilla, departed Sunday even
ing for Mortified, Mimi, where they
will make their home. Miss Kamilla
will enter st. Olaf College in the fall
for a course in vocal and instrumental
music.
The 32d annual convention Of the
South Dakota Bankers association
will be held in Sioux Falls on Wednes-
day and Thursday, June 2S and 20.
Matters Of general state interest, such
as agriculture and good roads, will be
the subject of discussions during the
convention. The bankers and
people of Sioux Falls in general will
provide entertainment for the visitors.
One of the entertainment features will
be an automobile trip through the city
and to points of interest in the vicin-
ity.
The various Sunday schools of the
city are planning a union basket pic
mic at Lake Campbell July 4. The full
program has not been completed but
sufficient has been arranged to indi-
cate the day will be a pleasant one. A
number of cities in other parts of the
country have made this an annual
affair and have found it to be success
full. This picnic will, doubtless, be of
no little interest to BrookinSs
churches, the old and young alike. The
and further announcements
will be made next week.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22
III "a n
Jas. H. Cronk, Chiropractor.

Jas. II. CFOnK, CnlTOpTdClOF
See Hans Hanson" in tent show at
Bookings June 23d.
The Big Swede" in Bookings June
23d. Under tent, good orchestra and
lots of fun.
Go and see Hans Hanson, the
Swede yodler and whistler under big
tent in Bookings, Friday, June 23d.
Watertown Public Opinion says that
Albert Hemingway, of Bookings, has
accepted a position as pharmacist for
the Duffner Drug Co.
Judge c. G. Sherwood adjourned the
Circuit court Saturday and departed
for his home at Clark to spend Sunday
before opening court at Watertown
Tuesday.
Wm. Landsman, Of Bushnell, was in
the city the last of the week having
an operation performed for the re-
moval of tonsils in the throat of his
young son. They returned home Sat
uriay.
II. G. Moffatt returned the last or
the week from Watertown where he
had been in attendance upon the an
nual G.. A. r. encamDmcnt. He reports
a good time and says the WATERFOWL
people are royal entertainers.
Geo. w. Cobel, of the First National
Bank. returned home from Sioux Falls
S. turday night with a fine seven pas
scnger Apperson. Mr.. Cobel made a
deal while absent that transferred w.
H. Conklin's automobile business TO
other parties and Mr.. Conklin became
the owner of some valuable farrl lands
near Huron.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22
PAGE THREE

tanned by c. c. Maxwell and L. S.
Madsen, proved to be the big event of
the day. The features of the game
were said to be the brilliant playing or
the captains and Messrs. Holcomb,
Crothers, Tarleton, Royhl, Clint. Swift
and Fred ~Glendenning. Miss Matilda
Tarleton OBLIGATED as umpire. Follow
ing this was a game between the mar
ried men and Mrs. Tarleton's Sunday
school class which resulted in a tie
6 to 6.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22

We have searched sixteen volumes
of encyclopedia and several diction-
aries to get a word that would give
readers of this paper an idea Of how
hard it rained as the Hendricks Chau-
tauqua boosters were pulling home
from an advertising run last Monday
afternoon but we have been unable to
find anything that would come within
gunshot of it and it is necessary to use
q coined PHRASE known universally and
state that it rained like h, four
times yer, and then some. Water and
hail came down so thick that drivers
couldn't see beyond the windshield,
cars were stopped dead in their tracks,
cattle in the pastures nearby bled from
the cutting ferocity of the storm, fol-
age was taken from trees and water
swept down highways in a torrent. 1t
vas awful.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22

a. II. Savage, from Flandreau. was
in town the latter part of the week to
discuss the electric light matter with
the business men here. II is now up
TO the people of Bushnell to decide
whether or not they want the lights.
They need the promise of a few more
farmers to install the lights in their
homes. These with ten street lights
are all that the firm ask to make a
paying proposition. The people of the
out, and will have them installed at
any time.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22
ANNUAL MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the stockholders of
the Farmers Shipping Association
will be held in the G.. A. R. hall, Brook
ings, s. D., on Saturday, June oath,
1916, at 2 o'clock p. m, for the purpose
of electing nine directors to serve a
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22

Bert Rosenow has opened a Racket
Store in the building north of Hal
ferty & C~lausen's barber shop. He has
fixed the place up in good shape. Bert
we wish him great success.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22

The heaviest rain storm Of the year
came Monday afternoon and evening.
1t bordered on the cloudburst variety
for a time and was Of great benefit, es-
pecially to gardens and pastures, al.
though field crops were not suffering
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22

term Of II year. and for the transac.
ton OF such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
Dated at Brookings, this 18th day
of June. 1916.
G.. F. Hepner,
Secretary.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22

Harris Oium arrived from Canada
Saturday night and will visit here a
few days. Glad to see Harris looking
well and mighty pleased to have him
with us again. He reports all well at
home.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22
ARLINGTON

From the Sun:
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Murphy and
daughters, Ellen and Margaret, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Phelps autoed
to Estelline yesterday to attend the
wedding of John Murphy and Miss
Theresa Hoffman,.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22

Sivert A. Peterson joined the great
army of benedicts last Saturday after
noon when he was united in the holy
bonds Of matrimony with Miss Agnes
Olson. The ceremony was performed
at the Ole Erickson home in Hen
bricks by Rev. o. l.. Christensen. Mr..
and Mrs. Peterson are occupying the
residence which Mr.. Peterson has own
ed and lived in since the early days
Of the town. The Pioneer wishes them
JOY in abundance.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. John Krocger, Jr., re-
turned from their second honeymoon
trip to Minneapolis, Tuesday evening.
Good cheer to them.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22

a few trends and neighbors of Mrs.
Ella Engvall helped to celebrate her
63ld birthday Monday, June -, those
being from II of town were Mr.. and
Mrs. Chris Nelson and Mrs. Christen-
sen. Andrew Peterson and family,
Olaf Stordahl and family, Mrs. o. Stor-
dahl and daughter. Elizabeth, and
Christ Madsen and family of Badger;
also quite a few from the city.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22

Mrs. Fred Peterson went to Volga
Wednesday morning where she expects
to undergo an operation inside of a few
days. She was accompanied by her
over on Thursday mornings train.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22

F. NJ. Enright autoed to Sioux Falls
Saturday returning Sunday. Mrs. En-
right is improving rapidly and is ex-
peCted home in a week or so.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22

If You Want to Buy, Sell, Rent, To-
cate or Get Information, Write or Call
at the Office Of the Bookings Register.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22
HE

From the Pioneer:
Ii. c. Hansen returned Tuesday
{ ON North Dakota where he went with
Peter Hollands automobile which had
been left here since Mr.. Hollands re-
moyal last spring, Mr.. Hansen brings
greetings from the Holland family to
their friends here and states that they
are getting along nicely.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22

Nearly two hundred enjoyed a union
Sunday school picnic at the Lake
Poinsett club house grounds Tuesday.
A very good time is reported. There
was a ball game and other sports, be-
sides fishing and a big picnic dinner.
Some went in swimming and said the
water was fine. The ball game be-
tween the white sox and red soX, cap
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22
ELkTON

From the Record:
Work has commenced on our new
post office building. Dave Bairey is
doing the excavation stunt.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1916-06-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Glaser's baby O
out in the contest at the Scenic. They
may well feel proud of the nice off
spring.