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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14

as an unofficial move, calculated to
clear up regrettable misunderstand-
ings. .,
"Fultz, in his conversation with me,
declared McGraw, "asked nothing but
what was fair. Were / moved by per-
sonal and selfish motives only he con-
tinued. 81 should rejoice at the con
tinuation of this strike situation. My
club, almost to a man, has been signed.
II is the other National League clubs
that are placed at a disadvantage as
compared with me. Organized base
ball has no right to refuse tultz q
hearing. He impressed me as being
sincere and honorable in his move for
q settlement. The trouble could be
settled in twenty minutes il the pow
ers Of baseball were not so arrogant
and headstrong."
McGraw was informed of the action
of Reputation of the Fraternity the
National League magnates had taken.
"It's news to me-" he said. 81 think
they were unwise to act in haste or
without due reflection"
"Fultz Must Get Out
While, unknown to Fultz and Nc
Graw. the National League was going
on record as opposed to the players
union, the various factions OF this or
ganization were not inactive. The ex-
ecutive has called a meeting OF the
fraternity for to-day. Already many
of the ball players have assembled.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
HUNTER LOSES AT
INDOOR TENNIS
TO MACALLISTER

Play in the national indoor lawn ten
mis- championship tournament slackened
somewhat yesterday, only two matches
being decided in the singles and few
disposed Of In the doubles. The sur
prise of the day came in the defeat OF
Francis Z. Hunter, holder of The
Tribune challenge cup, by 5. K. MacAl-
lister.
Hunter took the first set at 6--3.
using his powerful forehand drive TO
gain his points. In the last two sets.
However, MacAllister began TO play
consistently TO, his opponents back
land, and discovered it was vulner-
able point. Hunter tried TO run around
the ball TO take II on his forehand
without much success, and MacAllister
continued 20 hammer away until he had
won the last two sets at ca, Cd and
the match
Craig Biddle defeated G. A. L. Dionne
at 81. 6-1 in the other singles match
with clever display of volleying.
The summaries follow:
National indoor championship Singles (socoagd
rounds r. NGcAiiister defeated Francis 7.
Hunter &C. 6-i. g.
rhirl r0uul-Crais Blddlo defeated C. A. L.
Doubles second romIl Frederick D. Alexander
and Dr. william Roscubaum defeated &. a. Ander-
son and partner hy default. s Howard Yoshell and
Abraham Bassfopl. if. defeated Count otto Sam
and John Nauueygz. "a. O. e: Willard
Botsfori and Rowland b. llsines defeated Charles
Chsmbegs and BENJAMIN n Dwight by default
Consolation singles first round)-lNng Smith de-
feaicd Neil G. Stevens by default. r. e. Doggett
defeated u. II. Manchester by default; Harold L
Taylor defeated willard BOtsf0ul by default. Il II.
Rogers defeated Theodore a. Bruno. g.. 6--l
Second uuud-Dr William RosenOaum defe5ted
Corey Ameurau. 81. 60: Harold L. Taylor de-
feated Il. G. Dossett. G., 6-3
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
BY FRED HAWTHORNE

The annual invitation lawn tennis
tournament for women began yesterday
at the Heights Casino, 70 Montague
Street. Brooklyn, with twcnty-uine
players competing, among them some
Of the most prominent wielders Of the
racquet in this country. Miss Molla
Bjurstedt. national champion, who won
the tournament last year, is in the
lower half of the draw, while MISS
Marie Wagner, New York State cham
pion, is in the upper half.
Miss Bjurstedt won easily from Mrs.
G. {. Parsons at I'll, 81, her power
full drives TO deep court being 50
speedy that the latter found great dlf-
hCulty in handling the ball effectively,
and did well 70 take two games IN the
match. The champion made few at
tompts 70 90 for the net, being content
70 win her points from back court. -,
Miss Wagner always held command
In her match against Miss Edna Shep-
ard, and was never extended, TO WIN at
Go, e.. She drove with equal effect
both on fore and back hand and her
play overhead was unusually accurate.
Mrs. Rawson Wood. who is 20 fit to
Palm Beach after the finish Of this
LOuTNhmtHbs uNAtAbtu hAAo' w
bourne at 8-3, e.. She volleyed pref
lily from midcourt and covered her
court so skilfully that Mrs. Wilbourne
could rarely find an opening. Mrs.
Wood will play Miss Jane Rowson at II
o'clock this morning.
One Of the most stubbornly contest
ed matches Of the day resulted m the
meeting between Miss Bessie Holden
ard Mrs NJ. B. Huff, which the former
won al 7--5, IS. "a. II was finished
long after the sun had gone down ana
r9sde the electric lights necessary. II
eas Mrs. Huii's inability 20 control q
powerful forchand drive at critical
stages Of the match that lost for her.
Mrs. HUFF held commanding lead in
the first set. but lost through her own
crrors. Time after time, after desper-
ately fought out rallies from deep
court, Mrs. Huff would lose the point
by overdriying the base line
ln the second set Mr.. Hut. gained
lcmDgiary control OF her 3trOEes and
scntl r returns whistliug through Miss
Eolosfs court With great pace In the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Literature They Like
The Best Running Back

that Willie Hesn is the best aound
player willing delegate that honor to Jim
Thorpe, Eddie Mahan Ted Coy.
still insists that Willie the Wolverine the
running halfback football has ever known
all the Ted Coy He baterng
He back Of terrific But beyond that he WI"
lived knows what
of the
equals. than Hahn thirty and
yards Archie than this distance Willie had the
faculty starting left his position fast the best
ne leave for 1OO-yard speed
Willie used the only football
dead This combination Of
and ability to dodge made him almost
of habcks through
broken field If he had been nothing but
plunge And this only minor part
touchdown his and this
his running ability have seen most
twenty-five hut haven't seen Hesns equal
football through Of defence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
BIG HOCKEY ROW
ON AS CRESCENTS
QUIT THELEAGUE

Before an unusually large crowd at
the st. Nicholas Rink last night Cor
nelius Fellowes, manager Of the house,
created a sensation by stating that the
Crescent Athletic Club hockey team,
which was to have played the Irish
American A. c. seven in the game to
break the tie for the lead in the anna
teur league, had refused to take the
ice and had withdrawn from the league.
The action Of the Crescent players
was taken after the Irish-American
A. c. team had filed protests against
Mccarthy. Mickey Roach, Emil Do8
Jardins and Mitchell, Of the Brooklyn
team, on charges of professionalism.
The sensational events of last night
came about as the climax OF trouble
that has been brewing all winter in
the league. Wellington and Bawlf. OF
the Winged Fist Club, we're protestet
early in the season by the Hockey
Club, and since charges and counter
charges have been flying about between
the different teams.
The Irish club issued a statement
Just after the game had been awarded
to its team by default, in which it
claimed it had been unfairly discrlm-
mated against by the governing com
mittee. Wellington produced letters
and kilograms from hockey associa-
lions in Canada last night, attestlng
to his good amateur standing, but was
refused permission TO take part IN the
game.
The Irish club then made the charges
against the Crescent players, stating
the four named had received money
for their services, and also filed pro
tests against the entire st. Nicholas
Hockey Club ard Boston Arena teams
because the first two had played against
men who competed under assumed
names, and the Boston seven for play
ing against a semi-professional team
in Pittsburgh.
George Hallock, manager Of the Cres-
cents and president Of the hockey
league, refused TO let his men come
on the ice, so the Irish seven lined up
in regular formation, Sequin took a
pass from Garon, and shot the puck
into the unguarded Irish goal net.
Mr. Fellowes then came out and an
nounced that ell money taken in at
the box Office would be refunded 70
those spectators who came to sec the
game.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
SherzUoOd Magee Leads Players
In Revoh AGAINST Union President

mission. The revolutionary faction OF
the Baseball Players Fraternity plans
a meeting with the big boss Of the
American League. They say they Will
guarantee a new administration of their
organization and will freely acknoWl-
edge defeat if the major leagues Will
forgive those players who failed TO
comply with the order to return con-
tracts signed before February l.
In connection with JohnsOn's avowed
intention Of driving Vice-President
John Henry Of the Senators from the
American League, IL appears Significant
that the Boston National Leagne club
have not yet rendered a contract to I'D
Reulbach. Fraternity secretary.
Reulbach, Manager George Stalllngs
and Business Manager Walter Hap
good all admitted that this was the
case. The club officials, however, de-
clared that Reulbach probably would
be signed before the end Of the week.
They insinuated that Stallings wished
to do business direct.
The annual meeting of the Baseball
Writer'S Association Of America Will
be held at the Waldorf this afternoon
at Q o'clock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
New Orleans Enlrle'

Ti-,t race fthrre year c'ts srd " 49,
one milel Th0nlas GailCHet t,.f.s' = =
spe'ulus III. sChad BufIu. ii 10 - - =
net nj. Nalic Msgiim le-
~ Prather. g6: sCassie hnsh' .,...rs. - =
Second race -four year ~, VI li,.'g -
-Rhymer. ii2. Dan. no. We "''
iO2. Enjoy. i0i Burbank l9l .,,.st,l. -,
Thlrd ra-, tthrrc-y csr-o.os sNl ~ sCe.1t :.
Roy OaNsoci, 49, mp ieila 10
Nab iOa sHop~. 100. sBll1 AI'1,,f o.
fCr scandal. l0l Running QUE utrs'i, /
Fourth race tthrcc- leaf 'oiN' II gf,tfA /.
Rel Crcss Handicap. cne ia> A. -.
syrian iOq sands ~ flfeu's - - ha-
los. Woodward lei GRUMPY 40 A. -,
isa. iRr,liimah los. fNhiuns hn.,s,f ~
finn rare lfour-yea-. RI M. =. -
Purse. ouc milcl lee'-., fa. W {.
David Crais. 100. " N'naf" a- rsuas
ial: candle lo1 Worisi,ne. ,,...r,r. q u.
Ner.hant. e3. Opportunity. ~ -r.,ri 80
sixth race ltbr1t year N- a 81 TafI "a
or. wilel -Msrr'ls. 10, Ncfn ,.fhsf f IL,
tI1. sFtr.t star. ies sliudl Il a,
~ le, Brl,h, y %. i'p.,-t d
ssn.,r,,, los. 'High H'rc. le'. n ~
ulsrs los. Rest Bib and pes,' -
ios. Irravadty 100. rOoisle 70 rtafr Z
s.,.nth rs,,, tfaur ,raf.o.dt r,,i.f - II
a., cpe mile md an eighth 4, it,asc.
RiIlie. Baker, 10. hsnl'sna,
counterpart. lei ps'uroeh w.
.yl,e ponnd, spg-entico ,llo~anS
,C1afk A Togc entry.
II Iowa entry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
MISS CAVERLY AGAIN
VICTOR ON LINKS

Belleair Heights, Fla, Feb. ID
Play has narrowed down to the semi
final round in the women's February
golf tourney at the Belleair Country
Club to-day. Mrs. +. G. Jones, 'of
Memphis and New York, will meet
Miss Mildred Caverly, the Philadelphia
champion and national runner-up, in
one semi-fnal match, while Mrs. &. X.
Morrow, Great Neck, and Mrs. &. W..
Morley, jr, Aurora, ILL.,, will meet in
the other.
Miss Emma Towne, Evanston, OPP
posed Miss Caverly this morning and
gave her a hard struggle The match
was settled at the fifteenth green,
where the Philadelphia dropped a
putt that gave her 3 and / victory.
Mrs. G. X. Morrow, Great Neck, fur
nished the surprise Of the day by
eliminating Mrs. c. +. Schell, Cincin-
natl, by the wide margin of G and 4,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Tener'S Clubs Break
With Players Union
Fraternity'S Radical Fac
ton Repudiates Fultz-
McGraw Fails in Truce
By W. ]. MACBETH

The National League, at its annual
schedule meeting yesterday afternoon
at the waldorf-Astoria Hotel, sbro-
gated and repudiated its working
agreement, as a part Of organized base
ball. with the Baseball Players Fra
ternity.
The Fraternity on its side-at least,
10 inconsiderable part, as represented
by a radical faction-repudlated us
president, David L. Fultz.
These two striking facts were the
chief developments of the first chap
ter OF the great annual pow-wow which
clears the decks for real hostilitles
each spring.
The afternoon was enlivened by
many by-plays and counter moves. 1t
was an old-Style meeting OF the Ma
tional League vintage of & dozen years
ago. The various factions called each
other hard names, and were not par
ticular to use the soft pedal IN these
proclamations.
Condemn McGraw's Action
John J. McGraw, manager Of the
New York Giants, unknown to any
ULEef 4NhllUIdl lSSdB PN"SA
himself admitted, permitted himself
20 be used as go-between for the
Fraternity toward a compromise or
rr1nistice. McGraw met Fultz at a ho-
tel not far removed from the Waldorf
Astoria under a flag of truce. Fultz
asked McGraw to carry an olive branch
TO the henchmen Of John X. Tener'
He did that same thing.
But. instead Of being commended TOT
diplomacy and tact, the Little Napo-
leon received the very coolest recep-
ton OF his long and varied career.
Not only would the National League
not countenance any communication
from the head of the Players Frster-
nifty, but they scorned TO receive Nc
Graw into the council chambers. NC
Graw's overtures had TO be made
through President Harry n. Hemp
stead of the Giants, whose vote went
to make the reputation Of the Frater-
nifty unanimous. =,
Later, semi publicly, MeGraw excused
his action in the conference with Fults
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Three Bidders in Field for
Big Naturalization Battle
BY W. o. MCCLELLAN

Jess Willard and Fred Fulton posi-
lively will stage their ten-round
drama, "The Champion and the Logi-
cal Contender" this spring. Unless tho
Legislature ties a large and clanking
tin can to the caudal appendage of the
boxing game the drama will be staged
somewhere in greater New York with
appropriate settings.
As every student of history knows,
it takes more maneuvring to get two
heayyweights into the ring than It
does to get two first class nations into
war. Consequently, Tom Jones will
soon declare that Jess Willard will re-
fuse to fight Fulton under any circum-
stances because of some marked diff
ference of political opinion or some
thing like that. Then Norman Force
manager Of Fulton, will write three
sharp notes and seven ultlmatums. But
eventually they VIII he derrlched INTO
the ring.
At least three promoters are already
in a profusc pcrspiration. despite the
zero weather, in their efforts to obtain
the practically priceless signatures Of
the two gladiators. There will be some
feverish bidding in the next week or so.
Grant Hugh Browne, of the Garden,
will find plenty of competition. The
business men of the game are begin
ming 10 recall that the Willard-Moran
fight drew $751; 900. and are specializing
OF the Naturalization bout drawing at
least that.
The Naturalization embroglio would
be more attractive, because people arc
beginning 10 believe that the plasterer
Of Rochester, Mimi, has good
chance. Moran had something less than
Chinaman's chance when he stepped
into the ring with the champion.
When Jess Willard fought Frank
Moran he was not the man he was when
he knocked out Jack Johnson. IL is an
immortal cinch that he has not inn
proved in his long lay-of. One ten
round fight in two years is hardly
enough exercise TO keep man of Will
lard's, bulk and tendency 10 increase
that bulk on edge for boxing.
am not one Of those who believe
that Fulton could anuihilate Willard
at his best. say. the Willard who
knocked out Jack Johnson. But Fulton
to-day should have more than an even
chance with the champion.
The plastercr is essentially one
listed fighter. lie uses his right some
times, but usually misses with IL. When
he does hit with the right u Is an
Intellectual sort of blow. IL is the left
hand that has driven Fulton into the
limelight. IL probably is one of the
most relentless and precise battering
rams that was ever made out of human
Drawn and bone.
Those who saw. the faces of Cowler
and Wclnert after few blows from
that driving left can testify as to its
power. IL travels but q'short distance
With corkscrev twin that lands 1t
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Another Victim at Tennis
For Miss Molla Bjurstedt

last set Mrs. Huff ran into lead on
games, but again the fatal tendency to
Cverdrive the base line when she
seemed TO have tho point safely won
~ oiled her chances of victory, and
Miss Holden. who played with remark
able stcadincss throughout, gained ii
well earned triumph.
Miss Gladys Bowling, "A member OF
the Crescent Athletic Club, aroused
much favorable comment by her VIC
tory over Mrs. Albert HUMPHREYS, a
tournament player Of wide experience.
Miss Bowling, who is young and mex
pcrienced in tournament play, was par
tcularly adept Mt volleying. and won
many Of her points by making for the
net whenever openings presented them
selves and by cutting the ball OIL sharp
ly &c the corners. She defeated Mrs.
HUmphrie5 by score Of 6-l'
Miss Edith Handy, playing a courage
Gus uphill game against Mrs. de Fore It
Candee, won at 81, -, after the
latter held lead Of TO on games
in the last set. Placing her drives well
down toward the base line, and gener-
ally TO her opponents feet, Miss Handy
took the last six games In row.
Mrs. lingo Hartman gained the right
10 meet Miss Bjurstedt at 3 o'clock this
afternoon by defeating Mrs. j. Sohst
at Sc, SIS, e. After dropping the
first set Mrs. Hartman steadied Gown
and took the last two by accurate driv-
ing from back court.
The summaries follow:
Heights Casino wrmeg's Invitation Singles or.
r0ur1l- RaNs0D Wood defeated Mr. PcL~
Nfhourun Co. c.. N.s Nargarf' TAYLOR d.
featcd Mr. Lewis Molrs. % %; Mis-.
rorcna Vim defeated Mss O. Putnam. f-i. fr3
Anss Adele Bull won f1W Alu Bafgtr- NuIiarH Dy
default. Mis- Marie Wagner defeated Miss Edna
Shepard. C-s t.2. Mis- Gl4lys DOglirg defeated
N~ Albert Humphros. g-3. G-s. 80. Mis-,
Bessie Holden defeated Nm n. " Hun IS 60.
C-t Mrs l. Nsnhriner won from Miss louise
vauderh0>f by default Mrs Theodore Casstbcor
defeated Mrs Edwin Shattuck. Go. 6-2. Miss
Eleanor COzs frun Miss Florence Haln bv
dsfault. Miss Eiith Handy defeated Mrs. do Forest
Candee, 81. ID. Mis- NI'lf Biurgtodt defeated
Mr. G. g. Pauons. 81. 81 Mr.. lingo Hart
mann defeated Mrs. j. Eplsf. So Sc. GO.
gssond round infs' round bye Miss Gertrude
Della Tone defeated MISS Adele Crrgin. O.. C..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
TRENCH WIRELESS SAYS
CARPENTER IS DEAD

New Britain, Conn, Feb. lS.-Luman
C. Beckett, a pris.se in the Sth Liver
pool Kings Infantry, home on fur
Tough. said tonight that before he left
Verdun the wireless of the trenches"
had brought news of the death Of
Georges Carpenter. The pugilist had
been killed three weeks ago by shrap-
mel. said Beckett, who added that the
trench wireless" was reliable, and that
the censor doubtless would not let
news ~ Carpenters death become
known.
Beckett ran away from his home two
years ago to enlist. He is twenty-five
years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Fight Log

TONIGHT
Crescent 4. C.-Intercity Amateur
Tourney.
THURSDAY
ClermOnt 5. C.-JOe Cox and Bill
Brennan.
FRIDAY
Harlem $. C.-Willie Jackson and
Eddie Wallace.
Village s. C.-Willie Beecher and
frankie Nelson.
SATURDAY
Clermont S. C.-Soldier Bartfield
and Johnny Hermann.
Greensboro A. C.-Jlm Smith and
Jack Clifford.
Fairmont 4. C.--Bob NcAllister and
Sailor Grande.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Resolution which
Sewers Relations
with Fraternity

Whereas, The Baseball Players
Fraternity has violated the letter
and spirit of an agreement made be-
tween the national agreement league
clubs and players, entered into on
January 6, 1914; be IL
Resolved by the National League
of Professional Baseball Clubs that
in SO far as that league is concerned
this agreement be and is hereby
abrogated and all relations between
this league and said Fraternity are
hereby severed and terminated.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
The Main Ingredient

We can do lceU enough 1CthOat Uictoyy;
We can do aCeU enough 1oithot fame;
BIT icIlat would ne do if the abb
Vas barred from the span Of the game?
What could zoe do if tOe couldn't explain
With the hotC and the ,Chy and the 1Ohich
That the best ne had toasn't quite enough
TO CARR rs ont Of the ditch2
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
Resigns as Dartmouth Coach

Worcester. Mass, Feb. l3.-FranK
W. Cavansugh has sent his resignation
as football coach at Dartmouth to Jo'
seph w. Cannon. Of New York mem
Der Of Dartmouth Athletic Council
Cavanaugh said to-day no reason was
given IN the resignation, and DO has
mono 10 maks publin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14
The Old Guard Of the Game

Of bascbsls
atistcs twcny or years
other fields John b. Foster who writ
Giants John
his share upbudng the
best Of them ALL baseball writing
advertising he has
big contemporary Harry
Byron another of the old writing guard Joe
a while
of the pnohers who have stuck the firing
Hughey Fullerton ti takes occasional
helped make famous although Uughcy of late
other fields ST Sanbom still his
through of dis
minate millions
Of the trail beyond It's
enmehed hard quit when the breath April
eachspr p call
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-02-14

on tho face o. jaw Of an opponent with
"a snap that cuts AMI dcadens. Vein
ert'g head shot back until his neck
creaked every time that left landed.
Unless willard has some unexpected
defence for it that left would blind
and batter down the champion just as
surely as il would mere contender.
1t seems certain that Jim Coffey. the
Roscommon giant, will be Fulton's next
victim. Coffey, with luck. may last a
round or two more than Weinert
Tom Jones, the Barber OF Kewanee,
and Norman Force. the manager of the
Rochester plasterer. held n conference
yesterday and started the preliminary
Squabblc over the division OF possible
100000 purse for the Naturalization
thing.
Frank Moran, who was once an ex-
pert gun pointer in the United States
navy, has offered to handle siX-inch
gun on the Philadelphia or any other
American ship putting cut for the war
zons. Moran's navy record is more
impl essive than his ring record. He
has worked at the big guns and little
guns on United States cruisers and
battlcships.
81 am ready for that kind Of work
any time they need me-" said Moran.
"A submarine ought 20 be q whole lot
easier for me to hit than Jess Willard
was. I'll take chance. And | won't
bubble about the purse. because there
usually is no purse for that work
There mas been no rash % pugilistic
volunteers TO join Moran.