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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14
TRAIN KILLED HIM

SEATTLE March 1.-THE thorough nvesti-
yesterday decided that the wealthy North Yakima recus and
ranher body
dale Sunday accidentally tended
show that off which
bound Ravensdae
1t is thought he killed in
did
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Students to get military drill at
University of Pennsylvania.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Commercial club membership
meeting tonight.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

II. l.. Wilson, secretary of Ia
coma Auto association, is in Spo-
kane organizing jitney bus men.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Druggists refund money IL PAZO
OINTMENT fails to cure Itching,
Blind. Bleeding or Protrudlng Piles.
First application gives relief. soc.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Three more Mexicans arrested
at Ell Paso, suspected of being in
communication with Villa.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Fine asparagus arrives on Ia
coma market from California.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Bulgaria refuses to send two
divisions Of troops to French
front.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

is. said to be after job of state
highway commissioner to succeed
w. r. Roy, resigned.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

American schooner Mabel Gale
sold for $4,000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Gov. Lister proclaims Friday,
April IA, as state Arbor day and
Bird day.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Engineer Roberts says high wa
ter in Puyallup river has done no
damage.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Cut flowers and floral work.
iiinz. florist, So. 9Th and X. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14
QUILL Find
L 1t Here =.

John Mcclure, last survivor of
the Confederate ironclad Merri-
mac, dies at Somerville, N. j.
viking Hair Tonic. Why stay
baid? Box 10, Tacoma. adv"
| Edward McGee takes drink to-
inspire his oratory before Judge
Evans. He lands in Jail.
Remember the Brotherhood Of
Railroad Trainmen's 18th annual
ball, Elks' hall, March II. Tickets
$1.OO couple. adv
Z; ). orders 100000 pounds of
hardtack to be sent to border.
See DIR. L. Brunn, $40 Nat,
realty bldg, for all kinds of stom.
och and nervous disorders. adv
Senate subcommittee will re.
open Brandeis hearings.
IL. A. Carter, for cleaning. 100
Fidelity bldg. Main 1868. adv,
Polish organize for military
training in Indiana.
Mclean the contract mover.
S'a'n 1901. adv.
Squad of trained aviatOrs will
be concentrated Immediately for
possible service in Mexico.
Diamond Rings. SIS to $3.50.
Pfaff. Jeweler, 1147 BrCwy. adv
Large quantities of small arms
ammunition have been sent from
New York to Carranza.
Try our 25c Dinner, from II a.
m. to 1870 p. m. Exchange Lunch
Room, 700 Broadway. adv.
A. l.. SOmmers given until April
to take up duties as secretary of
Commercial club.
9 lbs. smelts, 25c; oysters SOC
pint. Central Fish Co., 1144 Pac.
Speaker Champ Clark will not
be delegate to democratic conven-
ton.
COMMERCIAL BINDERY &
PRINTING co. Main Az. adv
| Three more Mexicans arrested
at Ell Paso, suspected of being in
communication with Villa.
| Cut flowers and floral work.
iiinz. florist, So. 9TH and X. adv.
Bulgaria refuses to send two
divisions of troops to French
front.
| piles Cured frr n An "a n.v.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Business block destroyed by fire
in Seward, Alaska. Loss, $4,000.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Seattle firemen held In Jail OF
charge of arson.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Rev. w. A. Moore elected chair
man of Stadium Sunday commit
tee of Commercial club.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

game of Charles II. Hughes on
REPUBLICAN primary ballot in Ore
gon.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Speaker Champ Clark will not
be delegate to democratic conven-
ton.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Hot Cross Buns, Fridays dur
ing Lent. Duenwald's, 1112 Broad
way. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Military training started In Chi
cago high schools.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

George F. cotterill Of Seattle
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COMMERCIAL BINDERY &
PRINTING co. Main Az. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

9 lbs. smelts, 25c; oysters SOC
pint. Central Fish Co., 1144 Pac.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

A. l.. Sommers given until April
| to take up duties as secretary of
Commercial club.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Try our 25c Dinner, from II a.
m. to 1910 p. m. Exchange Lunch
Room, 700 Broadway. adv.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1916-03-14

Large quantities of small arms
ammunition have been sent from
New York to Carranza.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
ROBINS DISPEL
 AN OLD THEORY
Adage About Coming Back Is
 Handed a Jolt

@ Cincinnati, Aug. 26.-The league sHeading Dodgers staged a performance @f Christy MathcWson's famous yarn, M Won in the Ninth," out at Garry NIermann's ball yard yesterday after Shoon, breaking up a ? to tie and < svinning by 8 to ? from the Big Six @ellar champions.
 To start the ninth Mowrey reached First when Groh fumbled his offer Eng. Then Olson sacrificed him down. HGetz, playing first base in lieu of Lew #McCarthy, who was on the bench yes @erday afternoon, beat on an inteld Map. Otto Miller weighed in with @ingle to center and the sorrel-tOpped Bodgcr third-sacker raced across with #he run that won. Cheney famed and NsIyers brought the leaders attempts #ht the bat to a close with q grounGcr #o Hobbs.
 Larry Cheney was on the mound for Hobbies men and acquitted himself in screditable style holding Matty's horde aof red-leg warriors to four hits Up Eo the seventh Cheney was complete hnaster of the doings, not an enemy |pttSHIdll connecting SaleIN with ms offerings during the first six innings. Tn thGt time but four of the local players got on base, and these by vir- hue of being hit or via the pass route. But Hal Chase began an assault in the seventh period that ended only when the proceedings had been tied 1p. The score:
 r. h. e. Brooklyn ......:O1OOOO1O1- 10 O Cincinnati .O00OO02OO-2 3
 Batteries: Cheney and Miller; and Wingo
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
GAME FOR PLAYER
Benefit Contest to Be Played for Beg ley of Pioneers Who Dislocated Shoulder Last Week.

A benefit game will be played at the Pioneer grounds on Ellis street tomorrow afternoon for Norman Beg ley, third baseman of the Pioneers, who dislocated his right shoulder last week while playing against the Eagles of Hartford. The Annex, leaders Of the City league, have been selected as the opponents of the Pioneers and n fast game is promised.
 There has been much rivalry be- tween these two factions as to the supremacy of the city and a large crowd is expected to witness the battle royal. Both teams have been travelling at 8 fast pace lately, the Pioneers winning from some of the best teams In the state. while the Annex have been tucking away their opponents in the City league until now they reside at the top with a comfortable aver age.
 Begley's loss to the Pioneers for the remainder of the season is a sad blow to the team. He is considered one of the best second basemen not only In this city, but about the state. He is fast on his feet and is a good hitter His ability in. pilfering sacks is es- neciaIly noticeable and hardly game passes that he does not steal at least one or two bases. Begley, besides be- ing a good ball player is well liked bv the fans on and off the diamond
 Billy Dudack, the mainstay of the Pioneers, will be on the mound while Mike Noonan will do the catching. The Annex will use either Blanchard or Chalmers in the box while the backstopping will be done by Bloom. The game will be called at o'clock. llIicLael Haugh will umpire.~
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
COBB CRAWLS UP
 ON TRIS SPEAKER
And Jake DaubeTt SWatS Way
 Back to National Lead

Chicago. Aug. 26.-Jake Daubert, though kept out of the game by "charley horse'' for several days, has regaincd the lead among National league batters, and Hornsby, the St Louis sensation, is in second place, according to averages published here today, including games of last We'd nesday. Carey, Pittsburgh, still is in front among base stealers with AZ thefts 10 his credit; Flack, Chicago, leads in sacrifice hits with 32; Will Hams, Chicago, in home runs with 10; Hornsby and Wheat. Brooklyn, arc tied for the lead in total bases with 186 each, and Burns. New York. is in front in runs scored with Fl. Brooklyn leads in club batting with .261. Leading batters who have played half the games of their clubs:
 Daubert Brooklyn 1925; Hornsby, St. Louis .321; Wagner, Pittsburgh .31S; Robertson. New York BY; Chase, Cincinnati .313; Wheat, Brook lyn .306.
 Tn the American league, Cobb gained on Speaker in the chase for batting honors and ran up his stolen bases to 4 from 40. Pipp, New York, took the home run lead away from Baker, with his ninth homer. Weaver, Chicago, and Chapman, Cleveland are tied for the lead in sacrifice hits with 32 each. Jackson is ahead in total bases with 232, Cobb in runs scored with S6, and Detroit in team batting with .260. Leading batters:
 Speaker Cleveland .9S6; Cobb, De- troit 363; Jackson, Chicago $50; Gardner Boston .311; Roth, Cleveland .31O; Strunk, Philadelphia .306.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
GIANTS BUY PLAYERS.

New York, Aug. 26.-The New York National league club announced last night the purchase of Catcher Ernest Kruger and Outf1elder Kildrun from The deal for Pitcher James Middleton of the Louisville club ilas also been closed. George Gibson, the veteran catcher, recently bought from Pitts burgh, has been suspended for failure to report to the New V Crk club.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
SOx Cop Another.

Springfield, Mass, Aug. 26.-,Al- though Danny Murphya New Haven nine knocked Pitchers Justin and Daniels off the mound at League park yesterday, they were unable to win, Springfield getting the verdict by ! to 5 count. The locals staged d seventh-inning rally which netteI them three runs, and New Haven came right back in the eighth with another rally, which fell one tally Springfield .OOO12O3Ox-6 Il 3 New Haven .....O00110030-5 II ,
 Batteries Justin, Daniels, Gero and Oierholm; Donovan and Smith
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
GIRL SETS RECORD.

San Francisco, Aug. 26.-Miss Babe" Wright, a San Francisco girl swan across the Golden Gate in 31 minutes, 34 4-5 seconds yesterday setting an official Pacific Athletic as- sociatfon record for women for the event. The best previous record was made by Miss Nell Schmidt of Ala meda, who made it in 4:11:1.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
WOIGAST BEATEN.

New York, Aug. 26.-Ad Wolgast, the tough little Cadillac boxer, who once held the lightweight title, showed only flashes of his former greatness in a ten-rOund bout with Frankie Calla- han of Brooklyn at Washington Park last night. The Williamsburg boy did nearly all the boxing, while the Mich- lgan laG was content to cover up and stay the limit. Callahan won handily on points, but the bout was such a hugging match that the crowd hissed and jeered the boxers at the end.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
AIDS GVARDSMFN.

New York, Aug. 26.-Harry Hemp stead, president of the New York Ma tional League club, has contributed a season box to the Sixty-ninth Regi- ment National Guard Relief Fund bazar, which is being arranged under the auspices of the regiment to raise a fund for the relief of families of the boys on the border, The box seat for the Polo grounds, which Hempstead has donated, has an equivalent value of $100.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
EASTERN LEAGUE
Tener, Anson and Ell>s See Planters Trim CIarkin's Team-Murlins Lose Again to Green SOX.

New London, Aug. 26.-New Lon don defeated Hartford to yester- day in the eleventh inning of a. we'll contested game. This winning run was scored by Whitehouse, who doubled a sacrifice by O'Dell and single by Hearne. A feature of the game was the base running of Becker. The local lodge of Elks turned put in force as tribute to Commodore Morton F. Plant, owner of the New London club, and visiting guests in cluded John K. Tener, president of the National league and Captain A. C. Anson. They presented floral tributes to Commodore and Mrs. Plant and a gold Elk card case to Manager Eu- gene McCann. The score:
 r. Il. e. Hartford .oOoo3o1oooO-4 2 New London ..10011010001--5 12 4 Batteries: Smith and Mcdonald; Hearn9 and Russell.
 Portland ?, Lynn 1.
 Portland, Me, Aug. 26.-Portland
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
(SecOnd game).
White SOx Again Beaten.

Washington, Aug. 26.-W ashington took the second game of the series from Chicago yesterday by the score of to 2. With the score tied in the sixth inning, Fosters double and singles by Milan, Shanks, Judge and Mcbride scored three runs
 Catcher Ainsmiths finger was frac- tured in the game Wednesday, it $ discovered, and he is not expected to be able to play again this year. The score;
 r. F. c. Washington .:OoOo23oOx-5 12 0 Chicago .1O0O1O0O0-2 10 Batteries: Harper, Shaw and Hen ry; Williams, Wolfgang and Schalk.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
Giants Stage B Comchack.

Pittsburgh, Aug. 26.-NeW York de- Heated Pittsburgh here yesterday by a |seore of. to ?, winning the game in |the eleventh inning when singles by Robertson and Doyle, Burns triple land Hunters homo run, resulted in four runs being scored. The score:
 r. h. e. New York .0oooOOOo2o4-6 13 5 Pittsburgh .0OO11O0O00O-2 Il ? Batteries: SaIlee, Tosreau and Rar- dden; Harmon and Schmidt.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
H@CPORT
 <Z)&, dd6HT d:!$:i1 II!
In the Morning League.

In the Morning League. Hey, there, little Todle-Legs,
 Romping down the way Can't you take a pal along
 For a holiday? Don't you think if you would try
 With a bribe for Fate, You might lead me back again
 Through the Morning Gate? Can't you lead me back again
 Down the path of gold, Where the yellow sunlight drifts
 As in days of old? Where the sky is morning blue
 And the read along Every bird in every tree Is singing you a song? Can't you take me by the hand
 Leading me afar, Back across the vanished years
 Where the shadows bar? Only you and I to go,
 Where ], undecided, Might look out on life again
 As a little child? Tor I'll tell you, Toddle-Legs,
 Just between us two I have come too far away
 From the dreams I knew; Yet I would not mind the road
 Where the shadows wait, If I had but one day
 Through the Morning Gate.
 Just what do figures mean? Look ing back over the records as arranged 10 date, we find these pitchers have heen beaten oftener than any others in the two major eagues-Johnson, Bush, Myers, Caldwell, Toney, Meadows and Vaughn.
 Yet is you owned a baill club and this staff was wished upon you, just hcw many briny tears would you weep?
 Walter Johnson has lost more games than any other pitcher in major league baseball barring only Myers, of the Mackmen. So far they have nipped him Y times. Tn the way of defeats he has suffered worse than any year since 1909, when he was beaten 25 times And yet he has won more games than any other pitcher in his circuit and is now trail ing, in this respect, to Alexander alone.
 These Uniting States have lost tennis and golf championships to England, but this is the first time the pale shadow of the Japanese cherry blossom ever dropped athwart the championship scene
 Past and Present.
 Christy Mathewson starts his man
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
Cardinals Down Phillics.

St. Louis, Aug. 26.-A single by Gonzales in the eleventh inning scored Hornsby with the run that won a sec saw game from Philadelphia, to ,. .Bescher started the eleventh with tty to Paskert. Hornsby reached third safely when Dugey after making, a brilliant stop, threw wildly to -irat Wilson and Miller were purposel!- passed, and Gonzales singled to left, driving in the winning run. The score:
 r. h. e. St. Louis .oOoO81O1OO1-6 IA ? Philadelphia ..1011O1100OO-5 12 Batteries: Watson, Ames, Mead ows and Gonzales; Demaree and Burns.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
PIRATES vs. OUTING A. c.

good game is promised at Hart's lot tomorrow afternoon when the Pir- ates of this city line up against the fast Outing A. c. of Hartford. The Pirates have been playing fast ball the past few weeks winning most of their games by ninth inning rallies. Schmidt and Mack will be the battery for the locals. The game will syart at o'clock.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
RIG ROUT OFF.

Oklahoma City, Okla, Aug. 26.- Attorney General Freeling yesterday issued instructions to the sheriff, county attorney and mayor of Tulsa, not to allow the Morris M Oran fight scheduled for Labor Day to take place. According to the attorney general the staging of the fight would be in direct violation of state laws.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
Rudolph Has Ten in Row.

Chicago, Aug. 26.-Rudolph won |his tenth straight game yesterday, holding Chicago to three hits while Boston scored the only run of the con- test on Magee's double, a sacrifice hit, and a squeeze play engineered by Smith. The score:
 r. n. c. Boston .OOOO1OOO0-1 , 0 Chicago .OOOOOOOO0-0 0 Batteries: Rudolph and Blackburn; Prendergast, Mcconnell and Archer.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
Field Day for Lefthanders.

New York, Aug. 26.-There was a field day for tall, lanky left-handed pitchers up at the Polo Grounds yes terday. Carl Wielman, the St. Louis skyscraper, was matched against Nick CullOp, who isn't so tall, and later against Slim Love and George Mog- ridge. This colony of left-handers en- tertained during a couple of hours of baseball and when the time of reck- oning came the St. Louis team was out in front by a score of to 2, thereby shaking up the American League standing again. The Yankee es dropped into fourth place. The score:
 r. Il e. St. Louis ....11011O1O0--5 14 0 New York .000OO101O-2 13 1 Batteries: Weilman and Severeid; j; Cullop, Mogridge and Walters.
 Indians Take 8 Couple.
 Philadelphia, Aug. 26.-Bad pitch ing and fielding enabled Cleveland to win both games from Philadelphia yesterday by the scores of 13 to in the first and Il to ? in the sec Ond. NahOrs was taken out in the second inning of the first game on account of Wildness and Williams was also wild and was hit hard. The i home team knocked Bagby out Of the box in the eighth inning and he was ] succeeded by Bcebe, who not only
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
TOday'S Games.

New Haven at Springfield :. Lawrence at Bridgeport. Hartford at New London. Lynn at Portland.
 Worcester at Lowell.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26

St. Louis Aug. 26.-"Talk about second basemen. Show me one in the American league who has anything on Pratt of the St. Louis Browns" said a veteran pitcher to Fielder Jones re- gently. "Pratt is not flashy and per haps does not stand out like Johnny Evers, but he is there every second. He
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
Standing of the Clubs.
TOday'S Games.

New York at Pittsburgh. Boston at Chicago.
 Philadelphia at St. Louis. Brooklyn at Cincinnati.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
Baseball News in a Nutshell
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

:, New York 6, Pittsburgh 2. Boston 1, Chicago 0.
 Brooklyn 3, Cincinnati 2. St. Louis 6, Philadelphia 5.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
Standing of the Clubs.
TOday'S Games.

Newark at Rochester CD. Richmond at Buffalo (2). Baltimore at Toronto.
 Providence at Montreal.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
Standing of tho Clubs.
TOday'S Games.

TOdaY'S Games. Chicago at Washington. St. Louis at New York. Detroit at Boston. Cleveland at Philadelphia.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
EASTERN LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

Springfield G., New Haven 5. Lawrence 3, Bridgeport 2, G0 in- nings).
 New London 5, Hartford 4 Worcester 12, Lowell 4. Portland ?, Lynn 1, (12 innings).
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
AMERICAN \ LEAGUE.
Yesterdays Results.

Yesterdays Results. St. Louis 5. New York 2. Washington 5, Chicago 2. Detroit ?, Boston 1. Cleveland 13, Philadelphia 9, (tirst game).
 Cleveland 10, Philadelphia 2. (sec- ond gamc).
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
Worcester Wins Easily.

Lowell, Mass, Aug. 26.-Wor 2cstar batted Pitchers Smith and Parker for 20 hits and 12 runs today. Lowell hit Mckinley hard, but not opportune- ly and scored only four runs. The score:
 r. h. c. Worcester ..... .OO0053013-12 20 , Batteries: Smith, Parker and Greenhalge; Mckinley and Tyler.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
INTERN RATIONAL LEAGUE.
AGSEorlaNIS RnSnIt

Yesterdays Results. Rochester ?. Newark 1. Richmond [, Buffalo 6. Toronto ?, Baltimore 1. Providence 6, Montreal 4.
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26

won a 12 inning game from Lynn yes terdaN, ? to 1. In the 12th Lonorgan was passed and scored on Ga9ton's long drive. Brown played a remark able game for Portland in left field, having ten putOuts and one assist The score:
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26

We are hoping that Colonel Ping Rodie would return to some National League club in order that he might join in close harmony with Bennie Kauff, chanting that rousing ballad, viz: "If I can bust one, l don't care.'
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26
DAUSS SPILLS BEANS
 IN SOX BAILIWICk
Tiger Hurler Pounds Out Hit That
 Scores Winning Tallies

Boston,, Aug. 26.-Dauss won his own game yesterday, Detroit defeating Boston by to 1. With two out and a man on second in the seventh in ming, Heilman batting for Spencer, popped along the foul line back Of first base. It went for two bases, Burns scoring. Dauss then hit to the flag pole for two bases, HeiIman com ing home with what proved to be the winning tally. The Red Sox got two of their hits in the sixth when they scored their only run. The score:
New Britain herald., 1916-08-26

agerial career firmly imbedded in last places
 But McGraw started with the Giants in the same fashion,
 And Matty started his pitching career by losing his first three games, the only games he pitched that sea- son.
 Yet later on McGraW became pretty fair sort of a manager, and MatheWson had at least passing sue cess upon the mound.
 The start, after all, is only a small part of it, over the long route.
 About Batting.
 Batting most of baseball? Yet the Reds are second in the National League with the Big Mace and the Braves are a woolly last
 And in the American League the Red SOX in a batting way are tawdry fifth.
 Cast-Offs.
 When Wilbert Robinson gathered to his broad and manly breast Jack Coombs, Rube Marquard and Larry Cheney, three cast-offs, the rumor W ent abroad that RObby might be a big success at esta bishing a Haven for Hasbeens, but that as a present contender he had number Of guesses coming.
 Yet so far Coombs, Marquard and Cheney have come through with thirty-One victories for Brooklyn, and all three are registered among the first ten pitchers of the league.
 Pitching Pairs.
 Mathewson and MCGinnity formed probably the greatest pitching pair in baseball
 Yet the most remarkable pair in many ways was Coombs and Plank. Not only for what they did as Mack men, but for what they have accom- plished along the sunset road, where they were merely figured as light aids in time of stress. Coombss One-hlt affair against the Cubs is proof enough that Colby Jack is still a winning factor, for while he has had a sore arm a good part of the year he las won ten games out of fourteen starts.
 As for Red Sox chances, the best dope available is about this: Car rieans club will need about four game margin when it starts West in September to feel even fairly com- forta ble. With a smaller margin there are too many tough clubs to face while the four Western teams are firing into softer opposition. We are hoping that Colonel Ping Rodie would return to some National League club in order that he might join in close harmony with Bennie Kauff chanting that rousing ballad