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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
OWNER LANN|N SELLS
THE PROVIDENCE CLUB
Red Sox Magnate Still Interested in
Buffalo Club of Interna-
tional League.

NEW YORK. January 25.-After a
meeting of the International League
base ball club owners here yesterday
it was officially announced that the
Providence club had been purchased
from Joseph J. Lannin by William H.
Draper, a Providence business man, for
100000. This amount is the purchase
price of the club and it's players and
does not include the grounds on which
the Club will continue to play. Before
leaving for Providence the new owner
of the club said that twenty years ago
the Providence team belonged to him
and he hoped he would be as successful
with the new venture as he was dur
ing his former ownership.
President Barrow made the announce
ment that the Richmond franchise
would return with President Jack Dunn
to Baltimore, where it originally be-
longed. The Harrisburg franchise was
transferred to Richmond. and the Har-
risburg players. as well as the Jersey
City clubs players, will be disposed of
by the league. The affairs of the Jer-
sey City club. including the disposal of
it's franchise. have been fntrusted to a
committee. and if it is sold the leagues
intention is that the club shall be To-
Gated al Newark, y. J.
Although President Lannin of the
Boston Americans sold his Providence
interest. he will still continue his affili-
alton with the International League, as
he has taken over most of the mi
nority stock Of the Buffalo club.
The next meeting of the league will
take place February 9. and the COM
mittee on the Jersey City clubs affairs
will then make it's report. The leagues
playing season will open April 26 and
the schedule will call for 40 games.
President Barrow said he had been
notified by the national commission
that Charles H. Ebbets of the Brooklyn
National League club had filed a claim
against the Newark franchise for
$4,000. which Ebhets claims to have
loaned the Newark organization Bar
row said he had replied to the national
commission to the effect that there was
no Newark franchise in existence now,
the clubs franchise having been for
feited through it's not living up to con-
tractual obligations, defaulting on
players contracts, league dues and nom
payment Of the daily Percentage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
BY j. ED GRILLO.

Though nothing has been heard from
the New York club as to it's intentions
regarding the purchase of Morley Jen-
nings. it is not unlikely that Griffith
will carry this young man. now that
the Yankees have been well fortified
with material from the Federal
League.
Jennings was by far the most COM
petent shortstop in the American AS
ISOLATION last season, and he also dis
played hitting ability, having an aver
age of 1907, according to the official
figures. Jennings might be used to fill
the gap at second base, or he might
be of service as utility infielder
Jennings certainly stands as good a
chance to make good as would Gedeon.
Gedeon hit .517 in the Pacific Coast
League. which was recognized as being
decidedly weak in pitchers. and where
twenty-five men hit far over the 800
mark. That fact alone indicates that
the twirling was not of high caltber.
There are no end of fans in WASH
ington who believe that Jennings
should be given a chance this spring.
With the second base situation source
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
CAN BE STAR AT 40,
SAYS FIELDER JONES

CHICAGO, January 25.-Fielder
Jones, manager of the amalga-
mated St. Louis Browns and Feds.
thinks the average life of a ball
player in active service is all too
short. With proper care. he. says.
a player should be in, the game at
thirty-five or forty. THE life of
the average. ball player is not
more than five or six years." said
Jones today. but the life of a
star Is something better than hf-
teen years. Stars endure because,
to be a star, you must take prop
er care of yourself. However,
there aren't many stars. You
easily can count them among the
present-day crop. But If you go
back a few years you'll find that
Wagner, Leach, Mathewson, Wal
lace, Plank, Crawford and others
1 cannot mention just now were
as good at. thirty-five a. they
were when they broke in" e :
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GRIFFITH MAY KEEP JENNINGS
FOR A TRIAL AT SECOND BASE
Minneapolis In6elder Stands as Good Chance
to Make Good as Would Gedeon.
Hit for 3O7 Last Year.

of much annoyance to Griffith. there
being no assurance that Morgan can
! fill the bill. Jennings might be shifted
| to that position and make good.
Eddie Foster and Ray Morgan both
were shortstops when they came here:
Both were used in other positions and
Foster became a star at third.
Brownie Burke, former mascot OF the
Cincinnati Reds and well known
through the big leagues. is taking part
in the sketch at local vaudeville
house. in which he is making decided
hit. Brownie has been SO successful on
! the stage that he gave up base ball
year or so ago.
Spaldings Annual Base Ball Record.
just out, gives the Federal League av-
erages. The Gilmore players had six
teen men hitting 800 or better, which
was more than either of the major
leagues had in the last campaign. The
National League had but five hitters
over the coveted mark and the Amerl-
can had twelve in this class. 1t is a
pretty safe prediction that decidedly
few of the players who are breaking
into fast company from the Feds will
be abIe to keep up the pace they set
last season, when they were favored by
inferior pitcSers and had lively balls to
hit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
C0MIsKEY TO TRIM LIST.

CHICAGO, January 25.-Presdent
Comiskey is getting ready to swing the
ak in the direction of the undesira bles
on the 1916 White Sox roster. He said
last night that already thirty-four
players had signed contracts and that
he expects to take only about twenty
seven, possibly twenty-five, to the
spring training camp at Mineral Wells.
There are thirty-seven players all told
on the Sox list and among these are
bunch of youngsters who need more
experience and several old timers who
are ready to go back to the minors.
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White Sox Sign College Pitcher.

MADISON, Wis. January 25.-Mal-
colin E. Calvin of Fond du Lac. Wis.
the star pitcher of the Wisconsin Uni
versity base ball team, has signed a
contract to pitch for the Chicago White
sox this year. His salary will be
$4,000. Calvin gained notoriety last
fail, when. after doing brilliant work
as fullback on the Wisconsin foot ball
team in the early games. he was
charged by Prof. Paige of Minnesota
University with professionalism for
having played summer base ball in
Montana.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
Joe Gedeon Now Is
Ready to Join Yankees

NEW YORK. January 25.-Joe
GedeOn, the former Fed second
bnseman. whose release was pur-
chased by the Yankees, Ii well
pIeased with the change. He
wired from his home In Sacra-
mento, Cal, to Capt. Huston yes
terday. saying he II awaiting
orders to report.
Capt. Huston said last night
that GedeOn was obtained in q
legitimate transaction. ms was
presented by the peace agreement
signed In Cincinnati.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
1NTERBUREAU LEAGUE.
TAD JONES TO COACH YALE.
Former Quarterback Selected a
Foot Ball Mentor. Saws Report.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, January 25.-T.
A. D. Jones, former Yale quarterback,
and member of the all-American foot ball
team, has been decided upon as head
coach for the Yale eleven, it is under
stood here; although official confirmation
is lacking pending formal action by the
committee having the matter in charge.
This committee, it is understood. will
meet within a few days.
1t is also understood that n. F. Swee-
ney. an instructor in physical culture at
Hill School and a former well known
athlete at st. Francis Navier's College, is
to be called as a consulting coach.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
DOES NOT WANT FEDERALS
Britton Refuses to Buy Players Who
Deserted Him.

ST. LOUIS, January 25-President
Schuyler Britton of the St. Louis Car
dinals has received word from Ed
Gwynner. the Pittsburgh Federal mag
nate. offering orrsale all Of the Rebels.
They're going to the owner who pays
the highest price. How much do you
OFFER" was Gwynner's message to
Britton.
Britton's reply to the Pittsburgh mil
lionaire was: Not one of them
what do they think I ann" said
Britton. They want me to pay for
something that originally belonged to
me-"
Included in the list of Pittsburgh
players for sale are Rebel Cakes and
Pat OConnor, who jumped to the Car
Britton. Not on your life"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25

! been in base ball for some time, but
| there is little hope of his finding the
| kind of material that will plug up the
| holes which have shown themselves
| during the last campaign.
Reb Russell, who refused to sign a
contract at the close of last season,
| because he figured that an offer from
the Feds would help him boost his pay.
| has evidently realized that the Feds
cannot help him now that they are out
of business. and he has signed his White
Sox contract, which calls for less money
| than did his last years contract.
I Iris Speaker has not been heard of
by the Boston Red Sox management as
yet, but it goes without saying that in
crawl into the fold, because he, too.
will realize that it is useless to hold
out any longer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
KRAUSS IS LEADER
|NO|STR|CT MATCH
Anchor Man for Royals Bowls
Best Scores Made in
Clean Sweep.
BAKERS ARE WINNERS
BY VERY CLOSE COUNT
Take Decisive Contest in CONNER
cial League by 476 to 475.
Tonight's Schedule.
Schedules in Bowling
Leagues for Tonight

Terminal Railroad Y. M. G. A.
League StOrerOOm VS.. Low
Level.
knights of Columbus League
Boosters vs.. Cardinals.
curity and Trust vs.. Washing
ton Loan and Trust.
Commercial L e e e Maurice
joyce vs.. Hecht & Co.
Departmental League-Labor VS..
Auditors.
Southeast League Southeast
Stars VS.. Woodmen of the
World.
Agricultural Interbureau League
Solicitor VS.. Publications.
Capital City League-Bureaus vs..
Havenners.
Georgetown Commercial League
&C. and p. Ash Company vs..
knickerbOcker Athletic Club.
Columbia Sand Company vs..
Potomac Savings Bank.
National Capital League-Casinos
VS.. Climbers.
District League-Shermans w.
Garrisons.
Arcade League-W. F. Roberts
VS.. GOldenbergs.
Masonic LeaEue-Columbia vs..
Dawson. Stansbury vs.. La
Fayette.
Mount Pleasant League-Security
vs.. Decaturs.
Phi Mu Sigma League-Chi vs..
ri.
Post Omce League-Bankers VS..
independents.
Fourteenth Street League-Fire-
stones vs.. Phelps.
Patent Examiners' League
Chemists VS.. Mechanics.
Southwestern LeaEue-Resolutea
vs.. STATIONS, Mount Rockys vs..
ExcelsiOrs.
Northeastern League-McHugh's
VS.. Gibralter A. G.
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Dertinent Cog!l1lontt
n @33Bsgs:s7sg155&&' 1@f
By 7. ED GRILLo.

The International League getting busy shaping up its circuit
next Providence club which has been owned by
Toe Lannin magnate has been sold to William H.
Draper owned that club Lannln however, Will
Buffalo club of which Patsy Donovan IS
manager With clear Buffalo the chances this club
make considerable consequently Lann1n will hold the
club in the hope OF having good investment
Richmond be retained in the league Jack Dunn will move
Richmond back Baltimore where originally
belonged and the Harrisburg will be shifted to Richmond
ownership prevail which add to the interest
of the sport there, if suitable grounds provided
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
Triple Tie in Church League.

A triple tie in the Sunday School Bas-
ket Ball League was created last night.
Epiphany was defeated by Peck, and
the former thereby lost its lead. The
score was 90 to IL. Keller won from
Fourth Presbyterian by - to II.
Epiphany, McKendree and Christ Luz
theran churches are now on even terms
for first place.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
PLAYERS Sold to Fort Worth.

TERRE HAUTE. Ind. January 25.-
sohn Leber. third baseman. and Ray
("Bunny") Thomas, an outfielder, were
sold today by tho Terre Haute Central
LAa1ue club to the Fort Worth club Of
the Texas League The consideration was
not made public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
National and Jeffrey
Cars.
Combs Motor Company,
Tel. NJ S,6i. VT. Ave. and III NV.
Service station, 16.3 L ST. NV.
BANCROFT TO PLAY POOL.
Phillies' Shortstop Will Meet the
Wisconsin Champion.

SUPERIOR, Wis, January 25.-David
Bancroft. star shortstop of the Phila-
delphia National League Club, and Tony
Faeth, pitcher of the Milwaukee Ameri-
can Association team. will play a
match game here Friday. January %.
for the pocket billiard championship OF
the northwest Faeth is champion Of
Minnesota. Bancroft makes his winter
home in Superior.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25
O'Neil Gets High Set.

The Tiptops took the measure of the
Columbus in the Knights of Columbus
League, winning all three games. Crit
fin and O'Neil were the stars for the
victors. Griffin obtained scores of ia.
los, 1O3, and O'Neil knocked down 122
pins in his opening contest. 125 in the
next and 81 in the third. O'Neil's count
for the set was 344. two pins higher
than that of krauss in the District Or
ganiZation.
The Reds forfeited in the Westmin-
ster League to the Whites. but the
match between the Blues and Greens
took place, resulting in a victory for
the latter. Bright of the Greens was
high man of the match. having counts
of 112, 80 and 1922.
The General Baking Company won
two games out of three from the Bar
Der & Ross team in the Commercial
League After each club had taken one
contest the Bakers won the third and
deciding one by a score Of 476 to AIS.
Wetzell of the losers was the only man
of either club to knock down over 100
, pins in each of his games.
The scores of last nights matches
follow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-25

Harry Krauss of the Royals in the
District League rolled the highest set
registered by the players in that circuit
last night. Krauss. in the anchor po-
sition, knocked down 115 pins in his
first game, toppled 121 in his second
and then registered count of 10S in
the last. The score for the set was
3ie
The Royals won all three of the games
from the Goodfellows. HALEY and Car
roll got counts of more than 100 in all
their contests. Pops" scores were 10.
100 and 1O6. and Carrolrs 1O7, los and
III. For the Goodfellows, Krieger and
Hansford were the best. The former
rolled for 100, 112 and 109 and the lat
ter had one game of 127.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-19
For City Marshal.

The News is authorized to announce Jno. T. Stubblefield as a candidate for Marshal of the City of Prescott, sub ject to the action of the Democratic primary.
 The News is authorized to announce Chas. H. Jones as a candidate for Mar shal of the City of Prescott, subject to the action of the Democratic pri- mary.
 The News is authorized to announce Joe A. Bryan as a candidate for Mar shai of the City of Prescott, subject to the action of the Democratic party. For Mayor.
 The News is authorized to announce Randolph P. Hamby as a candidate for Mayor of the City of Prescott, sub- ject to the action of the Democratic primary February 9th.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-19
DIR. A. D. WREN DIED
 AT 1O:1O LAST NIGHT

After short illness of la grippe, Dr. A, D. Wren died at 10:10 last night in this city at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. C. Woodul.
 The deceased was one of Nevada s oldest and most highly respected cit lzens. For long number of years ne actively engaged in the practice of medicine in the vicinity of Sutton and the latter part of last year he and hls wife moved here to live with their daughters, Mesdames J. C. Woodul and J. W. Franks.
 Dr. Wren was born in Georgia, Aug uSt 9th, 1S41, and with his parents moved from their home in Georgia to Louisiana when he became years of age. In 1866 he came to Arkansas ana was married the same year to Mrs. Georgia Vickers.
 The deceased is survived by his wife and two daughters, Mesdames J. w. Franks and J. c. Woodul, of this city, ana two sons Messrs A. D. and s. s. "ren' who live in this county. The remains were carried from here this morning to Harmony church in the vicinity of Sutton and are being in- tered there this afternoon. The ser wees are being conducted by Revs. hrwln and White.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-19
THEDA BARA, FRIEND
 OF ISADORA DUNCAN
Owes A Striking Impersonation to the
 Famous Dancer.

Miss Theda Bara, the Parisian ac- tress, who plays the vampire-woman in "A Fool There Was" a William Fox, Production Extraordinary re- leased through The Box Office Attrac- ton Co.,, admits that one striking fea- ture of her impersonation is due to the careful schooling she underwent to adopt a peculiar serpentine walk which she uses with great effect in her playing of the part. Miss Bara is a warm friend of Isadora Duncan, the famous classical dancer and Miss Dun can instructed her in the 1.-the, sinu- ous movements characteristic of the vampire-woman of Porter Emerson Brownes greatest success.
 See Theda Bara in "A Fool There Was" at the Gem tomorrow matinee and night.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-19
w. C. T. U.

On account of the illness of Mrs. "hi Buchanan who was to be hostess " 'he W. C. I. U. tomorrow, the meet ing Will be held with Mrs. D. L. Me Rae at 3 p. m.
 Let us have full meeting. Let us se' It into our minds that the snow 70 "o colder nor the rain any wetter "neh the w. C. T. U. and Church SO .'et,eS meet than when party is on, VT the moving picture holds forth.
 rms Tn the way of little pleasant " put true, nevertheless.-Sec
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-19
WOULD BUILD WATER FRONT.
Engineer Has Plan to Fill Up East
 River at New York.

River at New York.
 One of the most startling projects ever conceived for the relief of the harbor congestion in New York has been proposed by one of New York's most prominent consulting engineers, Dr. T. Kennard Thomson. In the Jan uary Popular Science Monthly appears a vivid description by pr. Thomson of the steps he hopes to take in order to make his plan a reality.
 Tn brief, he plans to reclaim fifty square miles of land from New York bay, to add hundred miles of new water front for docks, to fill in the East river and to prepare New York for a population of 20,OOO,0O0. This work is to be done by building coffer- dams, and after pumping out the wa ter, laying the subway tubes, ga o'"o- trio and telephone conduits he fin the tnclosed space. This, he will be very inexpensive met construction since it would not the costly tunneliDg to build thS .b- way after the construction had been completed. Dr. Thomson believes that through taxes and additional b sir which would come to New York | project, while it's original cost be greater than that of the I canal would surely and quick for itself. ef. t 5,
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-19
J. A. (JIM) WHITE ANNOUNCES
 FOR COUNTY TREASURER

In our announcement column today you will find the name of J. "A. (Jim) White for treasurer of Nevada coun- ty, subject to the action of the Demo- cratic primary to be held March 29th.
 The constituency, generally speaking know the importance of this office. They know that man to be county treasurer should be one that holds the highest respect and esteem of the peo- pie throughout our county. MT. White is young gentleman, born and reared in one of our best communities. For number of years he has been connected with the best interests of Prescott, the county seat of Nevada He has been and is now deputy trea- surer under E. L. Cox, who is complet- ing his second term. When the capa- bility of Mr. White is considered, to- gether with his experience in the dis charge of the duties of the office of treasurer, We believe that you cannot but help to consider him favorably.
 Mir. White will sever his connection as deputy treasurer on the first of February and make campaign Of the county. He believes that all coun- ty records should be kept together at the court house building and pro- mises you, if you select him for this office, to place them there and give his personal attention to the require ments of the duties of the office of treasurer.
 We believe that Jim White will make you an efficient and satisfactory treasurer, and ask that you hear him. he will see you-and carefully con slider his claims before selecting some one to fill the position.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-19
CHOOSES JOURNALISM RATHER
 THAN LAW AS PROFESSION

Little Rock, Jan. 19-Elmer New ton, a former Little Rock boy, son of c. M. Newton, graduated from liar yard University last June with hon ors. He chose journalism rather than law as his profession, and became the chief editorial writer on the Fitchburg (Mass.) Daily News at the age of 22. His advancement has been rapid, and brilliant future is promised him.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-19
MAY ORGANIZE FRATERNAL
 CONGRESS FOR ARKANSAS

Little Rock, Jan. 19.-lt is expected that steps will be taken early in Feb ruary for the organization. of Fra ternal Congress for Arkansas. There are a large number of fraternal in surance organizations operating in the state, and all agree that an associa- tion of the managers and head officials would be most desirable.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-01-19
CATHOLIC CHIIRCH

sunday January 23, Holy Mass will c ce celebrated in the church of St ~ anaries at 9 a. m. The Epistle for ,a, e 'hlrd Sunday after Epiphany is c Aeh rom Rom. XII, 16-21, and the 'OSpei from Matt. VIII. 1-13.
 na, nvening devotions at ' p. m. c,. n'o'e Study and Christian Doctrine C,asses sa at 6;3O D. m.
 .. hgers and visitors are welcome at all our services.
 Father McGrath, P. P.