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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27

All those who have followed athletics
In Virginia are interested in the an
uouncement that Charlie Bernier.
Hampden- Sidneys coach. Is to 60 to
V. P. In the fall to take charge Of
the football. basketball and baseball
teams. Bernier is one of the most
popular coaches in Virginia and tho
high standing Of athletics at Hampden-
Sidney Is due mainly to his untirtng
efforts. A brief sketch of " p. Us new
coach will be of interest TO many.
Charlie was born at Laconia. N. H..
sometime In 1890. He went to prep
school at Pennington seminary. PEN
nington. n. j.. where he was captain
of the football and baseball teams.
winning his letters in football. base
ball and basketball After he finished
the prep school he managed and cap
tanned the Maplewood hotel baseball
team In the White mountains for four
years. His team won the pennant two
years. and finished second two years.
The next season he played with the
est In the White mountains. That sea-
son they won the pennant.
Charlie then came South and entered
Hampden- Sidney in the fall of 1909.
The next year he was elected captain
OF the foot ball, basketball and base
ball teams. Charlie or "Yank. as he
was then called. went to V. p. l.. where
he won his letters In football and base
ball, being substitute in basketball.
He then coached tho New Hampshire
state college baseball team the season
OF 1912. after which he signed with
the Detroit club and was sent to Provi-
dence r. /. But Bernier liked Hamp-
dem Sidney and came back in 1912 TO
take charge OF all athletics. He has
been there ever since.
mpden-Sidne Ia losing one who
has done most for her athletics He
will always be remembered for his
clean games and the true spirit OF
sportmanship which he instilled into
the heart of his team and the lives Of
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27
MANY NEW FACES APPEAR
ON THE BALTIMORE CLUB

secured from Washington in the
Crane deal, has been tried and found
to be there and Winston. big, hard
hitting youngster whose throwing
should greatly improve this year.
completes a fine back stopping de-
partment. Passing on to first base.
Lefty Russell is found. Fast and a
good sticker. as we'll as a steady
fielder. the former $4,000 pitching
beauty will do, with the emphasis on
the do
Bill Kopfs passing to Cincinnati
leaves a Gaping hole at second and
young Wilson Fewster. a brilliant
fielder, but lacking in experience. Is
the only available talent for the
short neld. a position that must be
well taken care Of. A big Lacquer Is
now being sought for the keystone
sack, while another might be used
at third base. though Bernie Lee. the
Fordham college lad. has a reputa-
ton that would make IL seem that
he'll nut up a wonderful fight for this
position. good, reliable man on
each side of Fewster and he un-
doubtedly would show the Barrow
shortstops thing or two. This ID
one of the details In the construction
Of his team that Dunn Is now gravely
studying.
Dunn wants two additional out
fielders. Turner Barber, fast and q
good hitter. appears sure OF the CEN
TERRIFIED berth, but Bill Lamar mus.
get ambitious to stick out there in
left neld regularly. The Orioles al
present might not hook like q whale
of club to the fans but the new
corners apparently form the best
bunch cf recruits that has come
under Dunn's wing in some time.
With the proposed additions. the
during the coming campaign.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27
Wake Forest Is
Getting Ready
For Baseball

Especial to The Richmond virginian.,
Wake Forest, NJ c.. Feb, 2e,-With
forty candidates on the field, Coach
Billings is putting the aspirants for
the Wake Forest varsity baseball team
through a stir workout every day the
weather permits, the first call for can
didates having been issued last week.
From the last years team the coach
has six players around which to build
his team. The outfield remains intact,
although someone has to be found to
replace Captain Ellis when he la work
ing in the box. Herndon, who play ed
left field last season. hitting for an
average of 500. and Harris. who al
ternated with Ferree, form the other
two outhelders. In Ellis. Herndon and
Harris, the team has a trio OF fast
reliable feiders who should hit 400 or
better.
Captain Holding. frst base; Samms
second base. and Robbey. third base
will be missing from the inheld this
spring leaving CARLYLE at shortstop as
the only veteran. However. there are
several Of last years scrubs out and
two or three freshmen with excellent
records that give promise OF filling
in the gaps. Cox Is a freshman we'll
known in amateur circles and IL re-
puted to be a good hitter. He is a
left-hander and has an ideal build for
a hrst baseman. Duncan is another
freshman with a promising record from
Clayton high school. who is going to
put In a strong bid for an inheld posi-
tfon. Both doc" Leggett and Shorty
Ridge, OF last seasons squad. are out
again and viii put in a bid for the
infieid places.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27
Umpire Nailed Albert Lake
ALBERT LEAKE May
COME TO RICHMOND

Albert Leake, who hurled for
Richmond last season. may again
be seen In Viry inian uniform this
year. He is now the property OF
the Rocky Mount club. and II Is
understood that the Richmond
owners will Immediately open ne
gOttAtiOns for him.
Leake was sold to the Portland
club in the Pacific Coast league.
but the former Richmond player
refused TO report to the Oregon
outfit. For that reason Manager
McCrctiin has turned him back to
the Rocky Mount team.
The former Virginia Lacquer was
regarded as one Of the hest huriers
IN the International league last
season, and he should be OF great
service 20 the Virginians. The club
would do well to Land this right
handler.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27
WITH THE BOWLERS

The Western Electric tenpin rollers
are rounding into mid season form now
and are rolling the best games of sea-
son. Yesterday evening all four
teams won one game each in some
close and interesting games. II. W. Hall
OF the Administration team. has been
the individual star so far this sea-
son. bowling the exceptional good
scores of 2l0 and eos. The Western
Electric league teams will roll their
regular scheduled games Thursday
evening,
Tomorrow night weisherger's Pets
will clash with the Young Mems Shop
aggregation in a three game series Of
tenpins. the teams win lineup as fol
lows: Weisbergers--McClei Vaughn.
Kramer. Stevens and Deasy Young
Mems Shop-Richardsan Anderson,
Hooper. Burch and Butler. The game
starts at $50 on the Palace Bowling
alleys.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27
RICHMOND GIRL TO
WED LEE MEADOWS

Henry Lee Meadows, st. Louis
cardinal pitcher, who IS well
known in Richmond. will have one
manager besides Miller Hug gins
after next Thursday. Lee Is to be-
come a benedict, and the bride will
be Miss Carrie Elizabeth Wood
worth, formerly of Richmond, but
now OF Oxford, N. G.
The wedding Is to be solemnizcd
Thursday morning at 1890 o'clock
and Mr.. and Mrs. Meadows will
leave immediately afterwards for
San Antonio, Tex, where the Car
dinals will do their spring train
Ing.
II will be remembered that
Meadows started his baseball ca.
rcer at Cluster Springs academy,
located near South Boston, Va.
His home Is at oxford.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27

Still the undisputed queen of the
courts" Miss BJurstedt, holder of
every court title of Importance in this
country. won the final round of the
annual Heights Casino indoor lawn
tennis tournament for women. crush
ing Miss Marie Wagner, New York
state title-holder, by score Of 81,
OIL. Miss wagner. ably seconded by
Miss Margaret Taylor, got partial re-
venge in the final round of the doubles
by defeating Miss Bjurstedt and Miss
Adele Bull at So. 6-2. Every seat
around the court was occupied during
the playing OF the two matches. and
II was the prevailing opinion Of those
who saw the great Norwegian sweep
to victory in the singles match that
never before had the Star of the North
played more impressively.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27

Baltimore, Md, Feb. 26.--Southern
clinics are reckoning to Jack Dunn's
Orioles With a batch OF promising
recruits. among which will be
sprinkled several seasoned veterans,
the shrilled- voiced leader of the clan
that is to entertain during the ap-
preaching season around Green
r,ount avenue and Twenty ninth
street will head for warmer climate
the middle of next month with
roseate prospects for a winning nine.
Jack Dunn hasn't shouted from the
housetops during the off-months his
plans of construction. Among the
minors he probably has them all
backed off the boards when 1t comes
to building and he has allowed 1t to
be learned that the nucleus around
which will be nodded the 1917 Orioles
Is better this year than In many .
season.
1t is a young, fast ane aggressive
team that is called for in the present
blueprints of Boss Dunn. This is
what the fans crave for and their de-
sircs will be satisfied. There will be
no clogging of the sacks by the 1917
Birds. OF course. there will be a
veteran here and there. bat he must
not be too slow or his job will be in
jeopardy.
The pitching staff looks o. X. for
International league company at
present. but 1t will be augmented by
IA finger Of big league reputation.
whose acquisition will be announced
as soon as waivers can be secured on
him. Bentley. Crowell. Thormahlen.
Newton and Main and Bayliss. re-
cruits, should do very well with an
other consistent performer thrown In
with them. Behind the bat tho
Orioles will run second to none In
the International the coming season.
Wicky McAvoy Is q differing star
in such company: Alva Williams,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27

and forcing him to permanently res
tire from the mat. Hussane has been.
doing lot of Growing. He has hurled
challenges right and left. and the firsk
one he sent In the direction of Lewis
was promptly accepted. Hussane says
he 10 a much better man than he was
when he met Lewis here two years ago
and that he Ia cock-sure the "StranG..
-ler'' cannot now take his measure.
While Lewis. on the other hand. as -
the custom on his part. Is not boasting.
He has let his friends know. however.
that he expects to be on top when the
match ends.
Hussane Is Of the bruiser type. He
loses all control of himself when he
becomes enraged and when Turk u
seeing red. he is generally pretty dau~
gerous individual. They never come
too rough for Lewis. however. and no
matter what sort OF pace the Turk
may set Thursday night he is very apt
to find the stranger" there with him,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27
PUPILS, SUSPENDED FOR
SNEERING AT ECONOMY

San Bernardino, Cal. Feb. 25.--Fol-
lowing ban on the wearing Of cost
ly dresses by high school girls. six
teen boys and several girls of the
wealthy class went to school in hard
times clothing" and all the boys who
took part in the demonstration were
suspended from their classes. The
girls escaped with a reprimand.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27
HAMPDEN-SIDNEY'S COACH
WAYS CONSIDERED STAR

the college students. HAmpden-S Sidney
is sorry to let Mr.. Bernier 20. but tho
students feel that he Is going to q
larger field and that old Hampden- Sid-
ney will always occupy a warm place
In his heart
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27
Killed by Trnin.

Freezing, Feb. Go. oah Hylton,
prominent farmer. living at Oreknob.
Just across the Kentucky border, was
killed by moxtng train on the Sandy
Valley and Elkhorn railroad on Thurs
day. Hylton was about forty-ave. and
leaves a family.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27

Charles Park. of Chicago. was killed
by a train while trying TO beat his
way to the home of his mother in
Syracuse. ~. Y. He had been drink
ing in Chicago saloons and told a
friend that he was going to "hit the
blind baggage"
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27

some club in class or c organiza-
| ton good man, but he is certainly
not Of class IA calibre.
Manager Billy Smith will make a
trip to Macon, Ga, where the New
York Yankees are training. shortly
after he comes back to Richmond.
The Gothamites have promised the
Virginians a couple of pitchers. and
the local leader will go down to the
Georgia city to take look at them.
The men the Virginans will get are
not known at this time, but IL is I'M
derstood that they will be good ones.
Efforts will be male to again land
Rebel Ross, who was with the Nir-
ginians last season, but the chances
at this time are not very bright.
sidering keeping the elongated portE
slider in New York throughout the sea
son.
The virginians have made Clarke
Griffith another offer for Charlie
Humphreys, and the "Ofd Fox" says
that he will give his answer in few
days. The Richmond club Is anxious
to land the young fellow. and Is will
ing to pay good price for him, pro
viding Grifffth guarantees that his
knee is In good shape.
Among the former Richmond play
ers who are at Macon with the Yam
KEGS are Allen Russell, Angelo ARA
gon. Tim Hendryx, Everett Bankston
and Rebel Ross, Manager Donovan
expects Russell to be one Of his box
mainstays this season. while he has
announced that he will keep Hendryx
around for pinch hitting purposes and
also to be used as utility man. Ar
ragon will also remain with the Goth
antics this season. while there is a
chance of Bankston sticking.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27

For the alleged sale OF Intoxicating
liquor to a ffteen-year- old girl. w. III.
Hindle, landlord of the Central hotel
at Philipsburg, Pa, was arrested and
held under $500 bond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27
WASHINGTON AND lee
WINS CHAMPIONSHIP
Lexington Generals Experience Little
Trouble in Handing Caro-
linians Grabbing.

Especial TO The Richmond Virginian.)
Lynchburg, Va. Feb. 26.-Washing
ton and Lee university concluded Its
1917 court season at Lexington to-
night. capturing the South Atlantic
and Southern basketball champion
ship with a 40 TO % victory over the
University of North Carolina bask-
eters.
The winners played the most bril-
liant game OF the season, ana al
though the Chapel Hill quint fought
hard, the latter was unable to with
stand the brilliant shooting and
steady defense of the Generals five.
ICY" Young. veteran member of
the White and Blue team. closed his
basketball career at the Lexington in
stitution with the most spectacular
game in his four years here, with six
goals from the floor and four from
the foul line Adams and Nay Also
played a strong offensive game for
Washington and Lee. and the guard
ing of Captain Al Pierotti stood out
as a feature. McDuffie. Carolina s
stellar performer. being unable to To-
cate the hoops under his close COW
ering, Shepard and Grandin played
the best game for Carolina,
Virginia. V. NJ. /. and V. T. 1. hav-
ing fallen before the Tarheels. gives
Washington and Lee first claim TO the
championship honors. the White and
Blue team having played through a
schedule of thirteen games without a
single defeat. Lineup,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-02-27
TANNEHILL TO UMPIRE.
IN THE INTERNATIONAL
Former Richmond Player Is Selected BY President
Hack Eibel May Become Pncher-Manager Smith
To Visit Macon-Other Baseball Gossip

some club in class b or c organiza'
ton good man, but he is certainly
not Of class AA calibre.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
delaware COLLEGE BOYS
PRACTICE BASKETBALL
Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.

Special TO THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK. Dec. 4.-Slxteen. men ans
wered the FIRST call for basketball candi-
dates at Delaware College yesterday af-
ternoon. other men who will be out for
the team did not report yesterday as
they were out practicing for the annual
sophomore-Freshmen football game
Lefty" Baumgartner who coached foot
bali this year, has been retained by the
Athletic Council for both basketball and
baseball.
Coach Baumgartner worked the bas'
ketball candidates for more than an
hour much Of the time being devoted 70
short passing. He did not allow any
dribblng but worked picked teams two
seven-minute halves. Among the men
who reported were Captain Horsey and
Ernie Wilson Of last years team. Jim
Clancy who broke his collar bone dur
ing the foo ball season, Is another 1915
varsity man who will be out for the
team again the first or the year. Others
who were out yesterday included Nc
Caughan. II. B. Alexander Barnard
Bowen, Ewing, Marston, Wilson, Peach
Cats, shane Ritz and Aiken.
The freshmen and sophomore football
teams are practicing each afternoon pre-
pairing for the annual game which VIII
be played Thursday afternoon.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
CHESROOK AND BRGWNSON
ARE READY FOR FIGHT

The Chesrook and Brownson football
teams arc eagerly awaiting the sound Of
the whistle that will put under way the
game at Front and Union streets on
Saturday 10 determine the football
championship Of the State. Neither team
is wasting a minute 10 prepare for the
fray. There is no doubt in the minds Of
the football men Of the town that there
will ensue one OF the liveliest, speediest
games that has been staged here this
season
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
some SPORT CARNIVAL
FOR SOLDIERS BENEFIT

Tomorrow night is the big night in
local athletic circles. all arrangements
having been completed for the patriotic
carnival 10 be held in the Playhouse
for the benefit OF Wilmington soldiers.
Some Of the talent will be Furnished
by Fort dupont. John Cooper will
wrestle and John Heracl. who is in
New York. In a tournament Will ap-
pear in another bout. Joe Batesman,
boxing instructor at the Y. NJ. c. A.,
will box Gus Heon. Soldier stokes will
meet Joe Nelson; Jimmy Taylor. Of
New York, will meet "Ty" Cobb, Of
.Carney's Point. Wally Nelson as Danny
Buck and Lew Hunter as Patsy Wal
lace viii be the Philadelphia settoos.
Jack McGowan is to be the an
nouncer; Frank t"Pop0 0'Brien, ref
cree Of olympic A. c.. Philadelphia,
Will referee the boxing. Tom Dunlap,
impersonator Of Harry Lauder. will
appear The Third ward quartet:
Malloy brothers, Riley and Mclaughlin
and others, well-known talent, are also
on the bill.
Tickets are on sale at the bog oflce.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
WILL INVESTIGATE
COLLEGE Trouble
Dean CulIimore, Professor
Thompson, DR.. Sypherd
Named as Committee
DEGREES FOR MEN
WHO GO TO CAMPS
Special 10 THE EVENING JouRNAL.

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
NEWARK, Dec. AIT the meeting OF
the Delaware College faculty yester-
day afternoon the following committee
was appointed TO investigate the action
OF the students in cutting all classes
last Friday and Saturday: Dean A. r.
Culllmore, chairman; Professor Thomp-
son and Or. w. owen Sypherd.
Dean Culllmore as chairman OF tho
special committee was authorized 10
announce the appointment OF the COM
mittee Tie stated after the meeting
that the matter was not discussed at
length by the members. as the only
knowledge the faculty had was largely
hearsay. He stated that the facts would
be investigated. and the committee Is
authorized 10 report back 10 the faculty
with recommendations.
The faculty voted 20 award degree
10 members OF the graduating clas
who enter United States army trainln
camps beginning January next, pro
viding the students who enter the train
b Ing camps are 10 good standing In thei
class at the time OF going 10 camp. anC
finish the military training course in
| good standing. The above action on
the part OF the faculty was unani-
nous.
This action Is taken by some 10
presage an amlcable settlement Of the
situation frOwu out OF the "strlAe"
OF the student body.
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
IF YOU WERE a COACH WOULDN'T YOU
FEEL PRETTY GOOD IF YOU HAD THIS TEAM

bine defensive and offensive skin.
nower, speed, football strategy and
brains.
L. Coolidge ,Harvardl. Camp
DeVlnes.
l.. T.-Benbrook lNIichigan). Fl. sher-
idan.
L. G.-Black tYale). Newport Naval
Reserves.
C-Des Jardlens tChicasol. Fl. sher-
idan
r. -schlachter lsyracusel, New
port Naval Reserves
r. T.-west ,Colgatel, Camp Dix.
r E-Heyman lW. and j., Camp
sherman.
Q. B.-Anderson fColsatel. Camp Dix
L. Barrett ,Corneln, Newport Ma
val Reserves.
-Gerrlsh ,Dartmouth), Newport
Naval Reserves.
F. B.-Nlahan Harvard. u. S. Mar
inc Corps
Six OF these men played football 10
1916 and had lost none OF the fines
which is likely TO be dropped II ao-
tive football play Is dropped for a year
Evening journal., 1917-12-04
Of Course Umps and Players
Have Other Language Stuff But

right, Lew. forgot you didn't bring
your bat up with you this time. Strike
two"
what are you doing you big stlff.
trying out your Bill KLEIN voice. or
counting your money!" was Couriney's
rejoinder.
"Get in there. and hit. or else you
will get back 10 the Hotel ahead Of
the other boys" was Bill's comment.
Lew started calling the arbiter G, cry
thing he could think Of that Daniel
Webster did not publish. Then the
imp came back and told Lew IL was
Ions winter, and that he knew a fell
low by the name Of Courtney who
didn't think any more Of a five spot
than his right arm.
Ball one" cried the Ump.
AHA the umpire has come 90 life.
but think you missed That one 10 was
right over the heart. As an umpire you
would make a fine candy man When
see you down town tonight, I'll make
you wish you stayed st high school"
Time, said the imp. your mana
ger wants 10 win this game Lew, and
he Is going 10 use a pinch hitter in
your place Here comes Howard up to
bat for you go ahead now back on
the bench and root for q pitcher 10
bit ono on the nose for you"
Lew walked back 10 the bench raw
ing
Instead Of Manager Jack Hurley send
ing Howard up he sent utility inneld-
er mp TO bat for Lew. As the shifts
were being made between the innings.
Earl Howard on his way to the box.
asked the imp II he wanted to see
the team break lis winning streak. or
did he think that either Ban Johnson
or John X. Tenor was going out OF
his mind TO handle such blind man
as he
why you runt you Will get a cup
Of tea and they will send YOU back
TO the bushes before you find the park, 4"
Ease up came back the imp, "or
you and Courtney will have plenty Of
time 10 make that date tonight"
After that inning had closed. the imp
started on the trot 10 the water bucket
and almost collided with Howard.
Look out, where do you think you
are going? That's the first time today
you have moved a foot"
"Oh. I'm going over to get some milk
for that cup Of tea, you have waiting
for you over in St. Louis"
That night while Bill was at
the hotel, Howard and Lew spoke 10
him In a kidding manner, one volun-
teering that it would be a great game
for BIZ II he didn't weaken.
Yes, it's the best old game In the
world, outside CT the one you two
fellows are about TO join"
What do you mean2"
"Oh. you know-the Love League"