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The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
.PREPS PREDOMINANT
ON MYTHICAL QUINT
Four Players From Army and Navy
School on AlLScholasGc Team.
= BY "JACKo EASTER.

What was probably one Of the most
SUCCESSFUL seasons in the history OF
local scholastic basketball has just come
to a close. It Is doubtful whether in
terest ever attained such a high pitch,
not only among the student body. but
the public as well. as that exhibited dur
ing the past winter.
A large part of this growing popularity
of the basketball game can be attributed
to the fact that the general class of
play put forth by the scholastic teams
was of a higher caliber than ever be-
fore exhibited.
To the Army and Navy Preps goes
the honor OF winning the title in the
inter-scholastic series. Coach Frank
Newberry's charges not only triumphed
over every high and preparatory school
Alexandria and defeated the fast Episco-
pal High quint.
technical, winner of the inter-higE
title, proved easy for the champions. the
Preps running up a score of 90 to 81
against them.
CassaI, who played left forward for
the A. & N. Preps. not only led his team
In scoring. but was also the high point
scorer Of the District. His all around
playing proved one of the main factors
in the success of his team and by his
the AIl-Scholastic team of the District.
Cassal holds the record Of the season in
the matter Of caging baskets from the
floor. he having placed nineteen to his
credit in one game.
King. of Friends Select. is close
second to Cassal and also Is AWARDED
a position on the team. His individual
playing kept his team in the running
ali season. Both r. Wise, of Business.
CaSSal and
King a close rub for positions on the
team. being the two best forwards IN
the inter-high school series.
The selection of a center was the haro'
est OF all, there being little difference De
tween Allison. of Army and Navy frePs
and Tabb. of Technical, who was the
leading scorer in the inter-high game
The only way that comparison couid pe
made on these two players was when
they faced each other IN game. Aiison
slightly outplayed Tabb by the close
guarding of his opponent. Tabb easily
earned his place on the all-high team
Gilmartin, of the Preps, and Premier
of Technical, outclassed all others In the
guard position. Gilmartin, as rowing
guard, and Pfeiffer. as q stationary
guard, are hard to equal.
To Pfeiffer belongs the credit OF beine
the only representative on both teams
and the only man picked from the mgr
schools for the interscholastic team
Schneider is given the ether place a,
guard on the all-high team because oi
his all-around work in the series.
Credit should be given to Coach BILLY
Martin, OF the Technical quint. for the
remarkable showing of his team in the
series. This was Techs first season ir
the interhigh basketball series and she
grabbed the flag in her first start. The
team was well coached and did not wir
through a iuke, showing at all times
enough class to win the championship.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
wild BILL DONOVAN
IS NOTED FOR Smile
Yankees Prospects Bright for Coming
Campaign.

New York, March 10-Wild Bill Dono-
van is noted for his happy smile and his
sunny disposition.
Bill has every reason in the world to
smile. The answer lies in the ball club
Bill will inject into the coming race for
the American League pennant.
Any big league manager with prospects
as bright for a good year would be as
ter, and the Yankees certainly look like
a real ball club.
glance backward to the season OF
1916 recalls the fact that Donovan's Yanks
suffered more hard luck in the way OF
injuries to players than any other Ameri-
can League club. Yet they finished in
the first division.
A glance ahead to the coming season
convinces us that with an equal share
of good breaks, those same Yankees
ought to better their position in American
League society. They finished fourth last
fall and they were never out of the first
division during the first four months OF
the race Then the tough breaks began
to come, and things looked dark for the
Ianks. But they fought themselves into
a first division windup, and deserve q
world of credit for it.
Bill Donovan had no urgent reason to
go out after a raft of new ball players
during the fall and winter. His roster
contains the names of some of the most
promising players in. the American
League, and a share Of the stars. All
Bill wants is a chance to put his full
strength in the field and keep it there
without interference from the Old Jinx.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
WAGNER IS WONDER
Of BASEBALL WORLD
Has Passed Forty-three But Is Counted
On as a Regular.

According to all past performances Age
has licked every opposing starter so far.
but. believe us, this young man, Hans
Wagner, is giving HIM terrible battle.
The start of the Pirates for the spring
training camp this year marks the be-
ginning of Wagner's twenty-sixth year In
baseball and he Is not going as an old
pappyguy who will merely sit around
and tell the youngsters how to do it.
either. And he is IS years old at that.
Honus is to be a regular first baseman,
shortstop, outfelder or any other position
that may seem fit and proper to the man.
ager. Honus can play one position just
as well as another-if not better.
A few years ago we thought it won
derful when Cy Young started on his
twenty-fourth year. but old Cy didn't
finish. We also thought Matty was 60
ing to last forever but his pitching years
were limited to sixteen. This man Wagner
now steps out on his twenty-sixth with
the same sprynessthat characterized his
playing ten years ago. He wins, pulled
up.
Honus Wagner is the athletic wonder
of the baseball world and is fully en-
titled to the honor Of having that monu-
ment erected to him in the historical
building In Pittsburg.
To repeat Wagner's record would be
like calling attention to the fact this
Christmas comes on December Is. Every
body knows 1t.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
A GLIMPSE At GOLF
REPORT SHOWS Change
Records of the Passing Years Are In.
terestng Reading.

New York, March 10.-A glimpse
through the records of open golf cham
pionships for number OF years back
holds much of interest for the ardent fol-
fower of the old Scotch game
And II may be of more than ordinary
interest to recall that it is just ten years
since home-bred golfers began to show
to advantage in competition against the
foreign-born stars who invaded this coun-
try to carry of laurels.
1t was in 107 thai the American golfer
first came into prominence in such COM
petitions, though in the open tournament
that year no American got into the prize
money.
From 1917 up to 1872 home born golfers
gradually came Unto their own, winning
share OF the honors here and there
But In 1872 four of the first eight to finish
were Americans, and the first two of the
first four were pointed to proudly as
home products. This tournament was
held in Buffalo
Among the professional golfers who
have been in the prize money the great
est number of times. Freddie Mcleod and
George Sargent stand out prominently
both having been money winners no, less
than six times in ten years Those who
have gotten into the coveted prize row
hve times are: ]. ]. McDermott. Tom
Mcnamara. NJ. c. Brady. Jock Hutchin-
son and Gilbert Nichols. This quintet
has a three-fifths home-bred aspect.
James Barnes, Alex Campbell, Tom An.
derson. jr.. Peter Robertson and H. H
Barker have been three-time money win
ners. and none of them figure as home
breds. But in the next class the list in
cFddes Chick Evans. Francis Ouimet
Walter Travis. Willie Anderson. George
Low. Teller. PEBBLES, Ross. Smith, Reid
and Mcdonald.
This year. when the national open event
lis held at Brae Burn. American golfers
are likely to figure prominently. for
Francis IOuimet is fully expected to en-
ter and, with Chick Evans and a host OF
other Americans entered. the prize list
should include the largest sprinklng OF
Americans in the history of the event.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
SUGGESTS UNIQUE PLAN
FOR INCREASING BATTING

One of the most unique plans ever ad-
vanced to increase hitting in baseball
has been suggested by Jess w. Orn-
dorm. now a real estate dealer in Los
Angeles, and formerly a ball player in
minor and major leagues During his
career in the game he played with both
Boston and Chicago. in the National
League, and he is a student Of the game,
both as a player and fan.
Orndorff's idea is a simple one TO ex-
plain, for it has to do only with the out
helders- He would confine each outfieId
player within the limit Of a circle ten
feet in diameter. Each fielder would be
compelled by his rule to remain in his
prescribed circle until the batter hits
the ball. when he would be permitted TO
chase after it.
The circles would be placed at a rea-
sonable distance from the home plate and
In or as near the center Of each nelder's
territory as possible. This plan, explains
Orndorff, would prevent the fielders from
laying for the batters as they do under
the present rules, and while ii would tend
TO develop greater hitting 1t would also
create flasher fielding.
Orndorn believes his plan is worthy Of
a trial. II would require no changes in
the present rules that we can think Of
merely adding a rule providing for the
marking OF Of circles in the outfeIds
and commanding that the flelders take
up their positions within the ten-foot
limit until the ball is hit. The proposed
plan would make the work Of the fielders
more difficult. but it looks plausible. at
that.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
Russell Gives Promise of
Becoming a Great Boxer

Chicago, March 10.-Promoters who are
tired Of watching the same old faces
perform in the welter-weight divisions
and would like to see a fresh one step in
and give a good account of himself
should take a peek at "Reb" Russell, Of
Chicago. He is just getting started
professionally and he is a whirlwind
and his punching ability is there. The
man who beats him can claim to be
the best l45-pounder in Chicago.
Russell is 20 years old and he trained
for a couple of years for fun Of II be-
fore he was stung with the idea that he
could fight. He's had eight scraps around
here and has given a good account of
himself in all Of them. The doctors
say Russell has one of the best hearts
boasted by any fighter.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
STATE WAR AND NAVY
TEAM HOLDS MEETING

At meeting held yesterday after
noon in the Navy Department. steps
were taken for the organization of the
State, War and Navy baseball team.
to enter the Government League for
the coming sRason.
The meeting was called by Lane
Lacy. who will manage the team this
year and last year managed the s. S.
c. c. team, which won the champion
ship in the Washington Amateur
League.
Forty-three ball players responded
to the call, and among those present
were a number OF the star players of
the Navy team of last season.
1t was decided to begin practice as
soon as weather conditions will per-
nit and much enthusiasm was shown
when it was announced that the meet
ing was the first step in a campaign
to try to organize the best amateur
baseball team in the District
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
CONNIE MACK AFTER
BASEBALL SPOTLIGHT
Athletics Manager Determined to Win
Back Baseball Honors.

New York. March 1o-Connie Mack is
determined to win back his choice seat
In the baseball spotlight. He will not
be contented until the name of Nc
Gillicuddy becomes a household byword
once again. and although It may take
him several. seasons to regain his once
enviable position in the ranks of base
ball pilots. he will keep on hammering
away until his desire Is gratifed.
When Mack broke up shis famous cham
pionship machine he was none too liberal
In giving reasons for his action. II
he wanted to wreck a winning club II
was his right to do so, and he did not
feel that the baseball world needed to
know every detail about it. .
Since that time the busy scribes have
made discoveries or at least they thought
so. and 1t Is generally agreed that the
Athletics were broken up because Of two
things. One was the half-hearted way
In which Philadelphia fans supported the
Mackman, even when they were "two-to-
one shots" against any club in either big
league. Another was a lack of complete
harmony in the club. And Mack deter
mined that managerial discipline and
routine should be upheld.
Mack has never been known to spend
a fortune for a ball player. Likewise he
Is not numbered among the most liberal
managers In the way of paying big SAL
aries. And II has often been said that
certain members of his one-time world
beaters wanted to get away, Mack knew
this and acted accordingly.
But now Mack Is looking ahead toward
better things for the Athletics. He is
satisfied he has the nucleus for another
championship club and he is through
selling star players.
. he
Ing one OF the club owners apn>pached
Mack with an offer for Pitchey Leslie
Bush.
How much will you take for Bush?''
the prospective purchaser inquired. And
Mack answered in positive tones:
Il wouldn't sell him for $4,000 / am
through selling my star players and am
going to hold on to all Of them, even
though they should continue to hold out
until after the ason opens
II got $4,000 for Eddie Collins. I got
unother big wad Of money for Frank
Baker, Jack Barry and Eddie Murphy.
But baseball conditions were different two
years ago."
Asked what he thought of the chances
Of the Athletics in this years pennant
chase, Mack said that he could make nc
predictions.
I'VE have bought some promising young
players from the minor leagues" said
Mack, "and I believe they will fill the
bill. II not We will so after others. That
Is all 1 can say"
And Mack's determination to build up
Instead Of tearing down is a source OF
satisfaction to his American League col
leagues, for the Athletics were poor
drawing cards both at home and on the
road last season, and rival club owners.
while they naturally look to their own
interests first, want to see the Athletics
capable of giving a good account Of them
selves.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
BOXING IS DOOMED
In NEW YORK STATE

New York, March 1o.-Boxing in New
York State is doomed to death on De-
cember 81, and from present indications
nothing that supporters of the sport will
be able to do will save 1t.
Gov. Whitman has spoken, and when
the clock strikes midnight on the thirty
first day Of December, the Frawley law
will go out Of existence, and with il pro-
fessional boxing in the Empire State.
The demise of boxing in New York
is going to be severe blow to the game,
for New York State. and the metropolis
in particular, have been 4 haven for
boxers and promoters for fve years.
And the game has -prospered financially
The doom Of boxing as ordered by
Gov. Whitman will be deferred long
enough to give those who have their
money invested a chance to protect them
selves. In this the governor proved that
he is fair-minded and considerate. and
the extension of time until the last day
OF December has given birth to hopes in
some quarters that even though the
Frawley law dies, there will be a chance
to put through a new measure If the
game Is conducted above reproach dur
ing the present year.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
SALARY CUTS LIABLE
To AFFECT DODGERS
Players May Lose Interest in Game as
Result of Slashes BY Ebbett.

New York. March 10-Cncle wibert
Robinson and his Brooklyn Dodgers de-
serve big share of consideration in siz-
ing up the coming National League race.
They will continue as champions until
some team knocks the props from under
their claims, and it is traditional to fig
CEe on a championship club, regardless
of prospects.
The Dodgers started in at the head OF
the column early last May and they
stuck TO the lead until the race was de-
cided in their favor. never once being
pulled from first place. They will have
stronger opposition This year. If indica-
tions count for anything, because the
Giants are heavy favorites at the present
writing. But many things can happen in
the course Of a baseball season. and there
is no telling what Your Uncle Wilbert
and his boys may accomplish.
Baseball folk who have followed the
doing of the Dodger outfit during the off
season are inclined to believe that the
wholesale cuts in salaries, which caused
the members Of the champions to balk at
signing their contracts, will depress the
spirits of the team. 1t isn't customary
for the owners of championship to slash
salaries right ard left, and the players
may lose interest.
But there is another argument to be
considered.
AS champions Of their league, the men,
bers OF the Dodgers are somewhat proud
of themselves. even though they failed
TO show much class in the world series.
And when the playing season gets under
way the individual performers may be
expected to look after their laurels, for
every ball player has the future to con-
slider. and one bad season may be enough
to relegate an athlete to the minors.
Sizing it up from both angles. it ap-
pears that the Dodgers will be between
two fires They will resent the cuts they
have received in salaries, but they will
also keep a weather eye on their records.
Much will depend on the ability Of Uncle
Wilbert Robinson to keep up the spirits
Of his men. And Uncle Wilbert is sener-
ally recognized as a wizard in the busi-
ness of holding a ball club together.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
BELIEVES MISKE IS
ANOTHER CHOYNSK]

New York. March 10-Billy Miske is q
second Joe Choynski. IL the ardent praise
being bestowed upon the st. Paul battler
by veterans of the ring game Is to be
taken at face value. Here is what John
Dunn. matchmaker of the Broadway
Sporting Club, has to say of him:
He is built like Choynski and he has
splendid left hand. His foot work is
good in spite of the fact that he doesn't
do much side-stepping. He is always in
and out and his crouch, when he wants
to assume it. is battling and makes him
hard target to hit. His right cross
follows his left jab like a flash, but it
Is not a kayo punch because he stops
it too soon. He's some mixer and when
he gets stung he's some bearcat, believe
me-"
Which may account for the fact that
Miske is finding 1t hard to get matches
and Is compelled to take on men much
bigger than himself rather than remain
idle.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
OSCILLATION TABOOED
BY COLUMBIA COACH

Cambridge, Mass, March lO.-Lovin'
mas received somewhat Of q knockout
blow at the hands of Joseph LIttleheld,
Of New York, varsity crew manager
and coach at the Massachusetts InstI-
tute Of Technology. kissing and hug
ging for crew men at Tech one week
before any Of the seasons races are
forbidden the candidates in a set Of
rules.
The oarsmen made q kick about the
edict. but in vain. Their sweethearts
also are talking mutiny. but Manager
Littieheld is adamant In his position.
though he admits the rule does not af-
feet himself
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
Nelson Grows Reminiscent
When Playing in New York

New York, March 1o.-Bat Nelson
played a weeks theatrical engagement
he did his little monologue and told of
his experiences in the ring was the same
on which he got his first start in the
pugilistic game. 1t was at the old Casino
Theater.
'Tn never forget that match" said
Nelson. who was in a reminiscent mood
while waiting for his cue to go on. "Joe
Hedmark was the guy was fightine anG
never saw so many gloves all at one
time in my life. The battle went six
rounds, but this Hedmark person had me
sized up to a nicely. and he knocked me
down seventeen times in the eighteen
minutes of fighting. He had a punch all;
right, but he couldn't put me. out. Say,
but was one happy guy when stucx
1t out with him. and 1t convinced me
that could stand the punishment and
not get hurt"
The battle happened just seventeen
years ago, and Nelson was fighting fol
the prica Of square meal
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11

squad today, as he was ordered into
the evening workout. DOC" is at
tempting to improve his fielding and will
work with both squads until the "Old
Fox" thinks that he Is far enough ad-
vanced.
Fne camp was visited today by w.
C. Conroy, a nephew Of Wild HConroy.
who is a friend of "Griff's," and most
of the members of the squad.
The squads workout in two sections.
today the Yannigans taking the field in
the morning and the regulars in the
evening. Tomorrow will be a much
welcomed day Of rest, but the"OId Fox
has planned a few long walks for his
athletes. "Grin' stated tonight that IL
the weather conditions improve he will
stage the first inter-club game next Tues
day afternoon. Camp Albion tonight fs
still looking for the army drill sergeant
Ito report
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
BICYCLE RACES HELD
AS FREE ATTRACTION

The bicycle races to be held here Sun
day, April l, promises to equal any road
race meet ever held in this vicinity
Entries are coming in fast. and some OF
the best amateurs of the East will be
on hand to capture some Of the valuable
prizes
Frank P. Hazleton, who is promoting
this race meet with the help Of other
local bike dealers, claims there will be
over $3.50 in prizes
There will be no admission charged at
this meet which will be held for the
sport of the game.
The course to be selected will be an
nounced at a later Date.
Another addition to the three races
will be a match race between two riders
on Unicycles. Their names will also be
announced in the hear future
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
CHANGES SUGGESTED
BY SOCCER EXPERT
Now Proposed to Commercialize the
Game to Make II Paw.

Soccer. at this season Of the year. is
reaching its finished shape. Players are
In trim and the final games. which de-
termine the championship in the various
leagues, will call out the largest crowds
OF the year. And each year il Is the
wonder OF the visitors that more sys-
tematic and business-like methods are not
adopted to handle the thousands that
turn out to witness the conflicts But,
said prominent referee and manager,
that can only come about through the
PUBLIC discussion of the features requisite
for getting a highly entertaining form
OF the game to offer as a public spectacle.
First-There should be neutral hnesmen
that Is. the man appointed by the referee
to note when the ball is out of bounds
should be man who is not a member Of
either of the contesting teams. This
Will avoid favoritism, arguments. fights
and many disorders traceabIe directly to
this evil Of having interested men as side
line representatives
Second-Managers should be forbidden
to walk across the field of play during
the game.
highest rating by the soccer judges. Only
the very highest class of soccer should be
given oficial recognition, and labeled
professional"
Fourth-Wheneveps game is played en-
deavor should be made to have inclosed
grounds In good condition, for no game
played eXcels soccer in its beauty as a
spectacle. The coloring. the setting Of
the winter sky and dark green of the
grass, the flashing hues of the jerseys
produce a panoramic effort that is dis
tinctly pleasurable.
Ftfth-Greater effort might be put forth
to combine one team of highest rating
the best native talent that it might ex-
hibit some lively tilts against the pro-
fessionals from other shores. The time
Is ripe for the perfection of the game.
The Washington herald., 1917-03-11
Bill clymer's Crowd Is
Evidently Spike Proof

New York, March 10.-During the
recent major league meetings in
New York. Manager Bill Clymer.
the Louisville pilot, who is looked
upon as the miracle man" of the
minor leagues. declared that ne
believed his infiefd broke a worlds
record when every man played the
full 167 games. The records show
that Clymer told the truth. but
that the record is even more re-
markable than he believed, as not
one of his infielders missed even
a time at bat in 167 games.