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The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
G. W.U.DEFEATED
BY GEORGETOWN
Hilltoppers Again Trim Down
town Basketball Tossers
at ~" Gym, 29 to l9.
O'LONE Is In LIMELIGHT

The Georgetown basketball quint de.
feated the George Washington University
team in the Y. NJ. c. A. last night %
to 10 and thereby removed all doubt as
to the superiority. of the two fives, At
no time after the first few minutes Of
play did the Hatchetities have a chance
for a victory as the Georgetown players
were all over the floor and caging spec
tacular baskets.
The scoring in the first period started
by George Washington, Matthews sending
a free toss through the meshes, which
was closely followed by one by Kelly
These were followed by two baskets con-
tributed by OLone from the middle OF
the, floor and from that time on to the
end of the half, the scoring was one
sided. The period ended with the score
15 to In favor of the Hilltoppers.
In the second period the Georgetown
players came out with a rush and dur
ing the remainder OF the game, they play
ed the game from the defensive end
Throughout the entire game fouls were
frequent which necessitated Referee Col
lifower and Umpire Morse to call thirty
six fouls on the two quints, each being
guilty of eighteen. On foul shooting
Kelly had an edge on the shooting Of
Matthews, Almon and Powers and II was
through this department of the game that
Kelly contributed to his teams total.
Donnelly for the first time In decade
Gagged two baskets and as both were from
the middle of the floor. they bordered
on the sensational.
The guarding of both teams was excep-
tional, but five baskets being shot against
the GEORGETOWN team while nine were
credited against the Hatchetites. the
other points coming through virtue of the
free tosses.
One of the largest crowds which has
ever graced the Y. NJ. c. A. with its
presence was on hand. Lineup and sum-
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
BY EUGENE NJ. FOSTER.

The rowing game IN the South received
one OF the greatest booms ever given
the sport when at meeting held last
night at the Hotel Raleigh. attended by
delegates from the various boat clubs In
cities south OF Philadelphia. Il was unsn-
imously voted to form a rowing or
ganizstion TO be known as the Southern
Rowing Associs ton
The plan OF the association brought out
last night Is TO stimulate more active IN
terest In the rowing game in this section
and to bring this about Il is planned to
have a regatta held each year In one
of the Southern cities either Baltimore.
Washington or Richmond, Va. with en-
tries open only to crews from clubs in
cities south of Philadtlphis
The general opinion seemed 10 be that
the more associations In the field, pro-
vided their aim was 60 boost the spori,
the better for the rowing game.
The idea is that with added chances TO
compete in regsttas more men will be
attracted to the sport. and In q short
time rowing will again be one Of the
leading athletic sposts in the country.
Another sim OF the association win be
to foster intercollegiate rowing among
the various high schools and colleges IN
this section, and in this way interest a
numb Der OF young men in the sport
The following representatives from the
various clubs were present at the meet
ing last night: II. c. Stohl. II. Schafer.
w II. Oehl, and II. A Gillespie. Of the
Arundel Club, OF Baltimore: r. L.
Williamson, II. r. Hail. Z. II. sapping-
ton. c. w. Rolph. and Frank Driscon.
Ariel Boat Club, OF Baltimore; William
f. Crawford. of the Virginia Boat Club,
Of Richmond; Clarence Hecox. Anslosten
Boat Club; A. c. Moss and G. s. Douglas,
ir, Old Dominion Boat Club, Of Ale1sn-
dria. and =. r. 'Gasch, C. r. zappone.
william Powell. r. T Chsmberlin. G.
Herman. William Powell. jr., and Z NJ.
Foster, Potomac Boat Club. Of Washing
ton.
Frank Driscoil, commodore Of the Pa
tapsco Navy, Of Baltimore. wss elected
chairman and z. NJ. Foster. Of the Poto-
mac Boat Club, was elected secretary OF
temporary organization.
Chairman Driscoll outlined the purpose
of the meeting in a talk in which he
covered the whole rowing field and show
ed conclusively the need for such an as
sociation as was practically founded last
night.
He stated that greater Importance
could be given the rowing game by hav-
ing local regattas and that large CROWDS
would journey from the various cities In
the association to root for their crews.
as the expense of travel would be such
a small item
He drew attention to the amount OF
enthusiasm shown by the club, IN Phil
adelphia over their Navy Day Regatta
and stated that the members of the clubs
in that city consider that one Of the most
important events IN each rowing sea
son.
Similar enthusiasm Will be worked NJ
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
BILLIONS SPENT FOR
SPORTS In AMERICA

New York. Jan. 29.-That the time,
money and attention given to sports,
both amateur and professional is con-
stantly on the increase in this country
Is shown in the annual reports Of the
various governing and allied associa-
tons In some cases the word recreation
can be substituted for sport in order to
broaden the field, for in a general way
the two are becoming synonymous in
America, as in England Exact figures
are. Of course, absolutely out of the ques-
ton, but from the records available Il
is possible to trace and average the
growth with reasonable accuracy:
A recent semi-oficial census of the
sutom obile and motor boat industry in
the United States placed the number of
motor cars at 2.375,0o0 and motor boats at
500 900. This would give a total of more
than 100000 motor-driven vehicles on
land and water. II the low average of
800 each Is taken as the initial cost, the
sum invested In this class or division Of
recreat ation crosses the blllion-dollsr line.
In the golf and tennis fields there are
no means OF reaching even the approx
mate amount Of money invested or spent
by the followers Of these sports. More
than 100 golf clubs are listed In golf
reference books, and the National Lawn
Tennis Association consists Of twelve
minor or sectional associations. with a
membership OF more than 800 clubs
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
CONSIDER LIE GORE DECISION.
College Committee Hesrs Final Evf.
deBce In Case of Yale Athletes.

New Haven, Conn. Jan. s.-No decf-
sion was reached last night by the Hsr-
ward Princeton eligibility commit
tee in charge Of the Gases Of the five
Yale athletes who were suspended from
college athletes last fall for recovering
board while playing baseball at Quog0.,
L /.
II is expected that the Reinstatement
of the athletes will be left for Yale a.
act on and the opinion prevails on the
Yale campus that their Reinstatement
will be made before the baseball sea-
son opens.
The committee opened i8 session at
2 O'Clock and heard evidence on Quorue
conditions for four hours. Nnburn,
LeGore, Pumpelly, Esston, and Rhett,
the five disqualified players. stated their
case before the committee.
President Crocker, Of the Yale BAss-
ball Association. said that he believed
the fault Of the players was merely
technical and unintentionsi and not In
violation OF any rule violating pure
amateurisn. William Ross Proctor. jr.,
chairman Of the Yale News Board, ana
several other undergraduates testified
in favor Of the disqualified players
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
YOUNG CHANEY IS TO
MEET YOUNG THOMAS

Baltimore. Md. Jan. 29.-Young Chaney,
the, local bantam weight, is to return TO,
the roped arena here after quite an
absence TO meet Young Thomas OF Wash
ington, in the windup Of a pugilistic card
to be offered on wednesday evening at
Holiday Street Theater. Since his
last appearance here CLANCY has un-
dersone an operation on his nose and
he is now ready to give the best sc-
count of himself. The member gave
him considerable trouble in his pre-
vious bouts. but II Is causing him no
worry whatsoever at the present In
Thomas CLANCY will meet a tough
youngster. Thomas holds a decion over
Kid Egan, of Washington. one OF the
hardest bantams the game ever produced
He is under the management of Jerry
Mccarthy. who looks after the interests
of Tommy Lowe. the Washington light
weight, Thomas is rated as better
boy than Kid Egan in the palny days
of the latter, who is well known 20 the
followers OF boxing in this city. Ex-
pecting to have his hands fun Clancy
has gone into training and he will be in
the pink Of condition on the night OF
the contest
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
SOUTHERN ROWING FRATERNITY =
ORGANIZES BIG ASSOCIATION
AT AN ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING
Delegates from Various Clubs South Of Philadelphia Unani
mously Vote to Form Separate Branch in This Section
to Boost Game-To Hold Annual Regatta.

IN the cities IN the Southern AssocistSon-
Chairman DriscoIl called attention 70 the
number OF rowing associations through
out the East that are great successes. az
boosters OF the sport
He stated that he thought the best
time 10 hold the regatta Of tina orssnixs-
ton would be IN June and IN this way
not interfere with the other regatta az
ISOLATION
The plan would be that the club or
crew winning In the regsttss Of the AZ
sociation would be considered the cham
pion OF the South. which would add
greater incentive for men TO train for
these races
Clarence Hecox, coach Of the AnaiostXn
crews, spoke In favor OF the plan. and
called attention 20 the great succesz OF
the old Potomac River Association.
William r. Crawford. of the virginia
Boat Club. stated that his city has been
at a great disadvantage for some years
on account Of the fact that his club could
not afford 20 send their crews to PhilSdsi-
phia or cities North
He stated that with a regrstta in either
Baltimore, Washington or Richmond. his
club would not be forced TO import crews
TO his city 70 compete in match races, a.
is now the case.
Crawford stated that a regatta in Rich
mond would stir up such an enthusissrn
that the city would be required 20 swesr
In specia! police 10 assist In patrolling the
race course
A letter was received from the orncers
of the Severn Boat Club. Of Annapolis
In which they stated that they were
heartily in favor OF the plan and would
give the movement their support
Williamson, of the Ariel Club, stated
that Baltimore and the South IA fhe
only section that has no association
This association would m that long
needed want and would Increase rowing
In the South 10 such an extent that other
boat clubs would spring up and the game
In general would be benefited.
Rolph. OF the Ariel Club. stated that
he would like to see the first regatta or
the association held at Richmond sna
that city needs Just such a thtny 20
bring out more crews
z. r, Gssch and c. r. zAppone, of the
Potomac Boat Club. spoke In favor OF
the plan and ZAppone stated that Rich
mond should have the first regatta as Il
Is furtherest South.
Capt Prank Chamberlin, Of the Poto-
macs, stated that a canvass among mem
bers OF the club had established the fact
that there was really demand for such
an association.
As there was not a dissenting vote on
the motion 20 form q temporary COM
organization. Chairman Driscou appoint
ed the following and called another
meeting 20 be held In this city for Feb-
ruary D. 1916. to take Up final details.
The temporary committee is composed
of r. l.. Wilson, chairman: II. A. GIL
lespie, W. z. Crawford. z r. Gssch. A
! c. Moss and V. Z West.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
PHILLY LEFT-HANDERS
REPORTED DISSATISFIED

Lefty Baumgartner and Epps Rixey.
Jr.. the only seasoned southpaws Pat
Moran has on his list of players for the
coming season, are reported as being
dissatisfied with the contracts rendered
them by the Phillies and have not yet
signed. Baumgartner Is said to have de-
clared he will study law at the Chicago
University before he will accept the
terms offered He has some time to
think It over before the season opens.
The Phillies are in need of left-hand
pitchers and Manager Moran has been
counting on these two southpaws being
OF some service to the team this year.
Rixey has been nursed along for sew
eral seasons now. but has yet to prove
himself a winner. In 1915 he pitched
only ten complete games, but took part
in twenty-nine, and is credited with
eleven won and twelve lost. Baumgart-
ner did not pitch full game during the
season. but received credit for winning
two out of the sixteen in which he took
part. Baumgartner aroused Moran's ire
last fall by getting married Just when
the team was making its final dash for
the pennant and when his services were
needed. 1t is likely that the pitchers, as
well as Whitted, who is also a hold-out
will come to terms in time to go south
on the training trip.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
PENN STATE SIGNS
FOR PITTSBURGH GAME

State College. Pa, Jan. 2a-Pennsyl-
vania State College and the University
OF Pittsburgh football managements have
entered into a two-year agreement, COW
ering games at Forbes Field, Pittsburgh,
for next fall and in 1871 Graduate Man
ager r. II. Smith. Of Penn State, ar
ranged for the contract recently.
States supporters consider this action
to indicate the good feeling existing be-
tween the two institutions. They point
to the signed agreement as evidence of
the mutual confidence shared by State
and Pitt. For the last ten years, the
Blue and White elevens have been the
Thanksgiving Day attractions, in the
smoky CITY and the Pitt management
said State should occupy this prize no.
sition so long as the mutual goodwill
continues.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
FINAL IN RACQUET
CHAMPS TOMORROW

Boston, Jan. 2s.-In the final match for
the national doubles racquet champion
ship at the Tennis and Racquet Club to-
morrow the Waterburys, ]. c. and Law
renee, of New York meet George R.
Brooks and j. W. Wear, of Philadelphia
These tvo combinations came through
the seuh.hnal round today, the former
as result Of a fiye-gane match and the
latter. in four straight sets. The sum-
mary: e. - .s. .. =;
L. Waterbury and J. c. Waterbury,
New, york. defeated II. C. Pell and S.
MortiE =. Tuxedo, B-s, 15-e, 15-11, SIS.
is-H. =
G.. r. brooks ano j. w. Wear. Phila-
delphia, defeated J. Crane and F. Cut
ting, Boston, 49,, 15-s, 15-S 15-.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
BOOST FIGHT PURSE.
Richard and McCracken Now Offer
$4,000 for Bout.

New York, Jan. 29.-Tex Rickard and
Sam McCracken are not done yet.
Last night they raised their Willard
Moran bid for the third time. They Of
fer Willard $4,000 and Moran 10000 and
will post the entire purse forty-eight
900. which will be Nanked down the
minute the men sign articles for a 10
round bout IN New York.
This latest offer. which equals the one
made by Jimmy Johnston of Madison
Square Garden. came about in an odd
way. A wire had been sent Tom Jones
at New Orleans, asking him why he
has so steadfastly refused to consider
Richard and McCracken's bid. Jones
was interviewed by a New Orleans news
paperman and he gave out a remarkable
statement. in which he practically re-
pudiates Jack CuTley. Ike Dorgan first
sent a message to w. R Hamilton, of
"The New Orleans Item" which read I:
''Rumor- here that Fulton Is bound to
win over Porky Flynn at New Orleans
tonight, with a view to matching him
there with Willard. Better keep your
eyes open. Corner Jones and find out
why he turns down Rickard and Nc
Craeken's bid OF $500"
Hamilton wired in reply:
ike Dorgan. Claridge Hotel-Tom
Jones swears the only reason he did
not sign with Rickard was because
Rickard did not offer him any percent
age. VIII not box in New York with
out percsntsge SAYS he would rather
do business with Rickard than anybody
Says CurIey has absolutely nothing to
do with willard now, and that Jack has
called on him for the match only up to
February 1. Please wire any develop
ments there ", r. HAMILTON.
Item"
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30

TONED by the little old knight of the
road he nearly tumbled out of his chair.
Well OF all the nerve," exclaimed
Barr. THAT fellows got the world
beat"
Local fans will undoubtedly be inter
ested to learn that Louis "Buii'' Durham,
member OF the Nationals pitching
corps in l907s has adopted motion-plcture
acting as a vocation. An announcement
Of his engagement for screen work has
just been made BY David Horsley, a pro-
ducer OF note, who adds that the former
pitcher will be presented in a feature
photoplay called "A Law Unto Himself, .
in which Crane Wilbur Is starred, and
in whose support Durham Is prominently
cast.
Durham was in and out of the big
leagues for seven seasons. His first en-
gagement in the big show was in 1901
with Brooklyn, which club he jumped
the next year for the Coast League. The
local club had him on It's roster in 1907,
but shifted him to Indianapolis, where
Graw, of the Giants. signed him. Durham
wore the New York uniform until 1911,
when an accident to his pitching arm
ended his baseball career.
IF the Baltimore Feds can get a chunk
Of Sinclair's money-say $4,000 to cover
loan-they will be ready to stop this
fore Judge Landis." This Is the way a
big Lacquer sized up the Baltimore situa-
ton yesterday. The bad part of the Bal
timore threat to make trouble for organ
lied baseball in Judge Landis' court Is
the Transformation OF Messrs. Ward,
Weeghman, Ball and Sinclair. They are
now both plaintiffs and defendants in
the snti-baseban trust suit.
The foregoing Is from the pen OF Joe
Vila' OF the New York Evening Sum-
Leland Stanford University plans to
send its track team East to the inter
collegiate games. AS the crew Is also
coming East for the intercollegiate Re-
gatta at Poughkeepsie, II can be seen
that Stanford has mapped out an am
bilious and expensive invasion of Eastern
sports for the coming season It is esti-
msted that 1t will cost the Pacific Coast
institutions athletic association 81. 900 to
send the two teams East. This is an ex-
pense that but few Eastern colleges
would go to for any sort OF an athletic
competition.
Frank Baker declares he will Join the
Yankees II he gets the proper terms
Judging by his last years perform
aiCcr MS snoulQ pc at least nVe years
Connie Mack states that those who
expect to see the Athletics again at the
foot Of the American League ladder may
have some surprises in store for them
selves. With Dapp released and Schang
on the infeld, we didn't know Connie
had any Masked Marvels"
There Is one former Federal Lacquer
who Is having a lot of difficulty in dis
posing of his players. This Is Ed Gwin-
ner, of the Pittsburgh Club. Gwinner
managed to get rid of Second Baseman
Steve Yerkes in a hurry, the Millville
citizen being snapped up by Joe Tinker
for the Chicago Cubs.
Then the market, 50 far as the Pitts
burgh players was corcernsd, slumped
Gwinner has First Baseman Konetchy
Rebel Oakes and Pat O'Connor as his
prize packages. He has offered them to
various clubs without receiving any bids.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30

don't Know that GedeOn Would nave
made good for Us this season, but I al
ways figured that he had the maAngs
Of q major Lacquer and was willing to
take a chance with him Now I've lost
him and, naturally, I am sore
The Gedeon case is by this time IA
milisr to every fan In Washington so l
shall not attempt to go into detail, and
I don't want to be put down as a poor
loser but the Washington club has DNen
handed a raw deal in this matter and
blame both the Federal League and Ban
johnson for IT,
President johnson should have insisted
upon different terms for the protection
of players claimed by his league when
peace negotiations were carried on with
the Feds. was lead to believe that my
claims for Gedeon would be upheld and
was told not TO worry. Now they come
across with the information that such
a statement never should have been made
for the reason that somebody was mis-
informed"
Asked II he would enter suit through
the civil courts for Gedeon Grif1th said:
I hardly think the Washington club will
pursue such action, but cannot at this
time state definitely. for we have not
decided Just what We will do"
According to information which reach
ed this ONCE yesterday Doc White, native
Washingtonian. and former star pitcher
on the Chicago White Sox, will probably
be chosen manager Of the Denver club, Of
the Western League, this season.
During the past two years White has
been with the Vernon club, Of the Pacific
Coast League. in the dual capacity of
pitcher and manager. He has made quite
a name for himself and it is freely pre-
dicted that II given entire charge of a
club like Denver he will deliver the goods.
Everybody remembers Bob Barr, one
time famous pitcher and outfelder Of the
old Nationals in the days when the Ma
tiohals won a Psnnant-
Bob now works in the District Building
and is a familiar figure at the local ball
rsrk- His deeds on the diamond are also
cherished by members OF the "old guard"
Who knew him when he could bust the
"Old pill' and breeze 'em past a guy when
T. became necessary to fan a dangerous
hIttrr. ~
Yesterday afternoon a little shrin D OF
a fellow with shoes worn down at ths
heels. frsyed overcoat and three weeks
grow tn OF beard on his wrinkled chops,
accosted weIl-known employe In the Dis
tr!ct Building. and the following conyer-
sation took place:
Say. Bo-gotta cigaretteT'
Yep; here's one"
Thanks for the smoke. II I had a
nickel 1 could get a glass OF beer"
We'll you're on the level with me
here's the jitney."
Another nickel would get me plate OF
soup"
All right; I'll raise the ante-herss
the money"
Much obliged. old scout Say, you
DON'T know me, but l used to be quite
an athlete years ago IN this here old
town-yss, was some ball player. too"
That's interesting. I remember a few
or the old boys. what's your name?"
Why. I'm Bob Barr, the old pitcher
who used to shoot 'em over for the Ma
tionsls- Gooy-by. Bo, and good luck to
you"
This conversation took place within a
few feet OF Bob Bars desk, and when
the griZzled veteran heard his name men
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
PENN BALL TOSSERS OUT.
Spring Weather Lured Battery Csn-
didates from Gymnasium

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. 4-The spring
weather had its effect on the Pennsyl-
vania baseball candidates yesterday snd
a number OF battery candidates deserted
the gymnasium. where they have been
tossing the ball around, and had a little
workout in the fresh air.
The opening game with Annapolis is
less than two months of and the team
will get out regularly as soon as the
weather permits There are twenty-five
games on the schedule this year, the
only important change being the sroeti-
tuition Of Harvard for Princeton for the
Straw hat day game, May 6
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
JIM WRAY MAY COACH
YALE FRESHMEN

New Haven, Conn, Jan. 9.-Jim Wray.
who was summarily dropped by Harvard
last fall, is a candidate for the position
of coach of the Yale freshmen crew.
Wray has written to New Haven for
the vacant freshman oachship.
If Guy Nickalls decides that Wray will
understudy him well, the good-natured
Australian will be given a chance to get
a whack at the Harvard freshmen cights
with his Eli youngsters and may later
find himself as head coach at Yale,
should NicksIis decide to quit this
country.
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
CARROLL QUINT
TRIMS COMPANY D

3 Carroll Institute last night defeated
Company d. Engineer Corps, by a score
of rs The game. which was fast and
well played. was more evenly contested
than the score would indicate. the first
half ending 1914. with the Carroll boys on
the long end.
The winners were always in the van and
deserved to win, as they covered up the
boys from the arsenal SO closely that they
were practically unable to get within
shooting distance of the goal, notwith-
standing the fact that they passed very
we'll The summary:
The Washington herald., 1916-01-30
New York Club Gets Joe Georgetown uint vanqushes
TAD JONES WILL SIGN
TO COACH OLD ELI

New Haven, jan 29.-Tad Jones
will sign n contract to coach the
rnie football team for three
years. His salary Will be $1,000.
According to n man who is In
close touch with AFFAIRS Mt Yale,
Jones Is just as certain to head
football affairs here next year rs
n he had actually signed a con-
tract. The authorities are wait
ing this formality before announc-
Ing the acquisition of Jones.
The announcement is mere
formally because Jones has al
ready agreed to terms and con-
ditions.