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The Washington herald., 1917-01-28
AWFUL SOFT NOW,' .
SAY The OLD-TIMERS
Pitchers Have Cinch Compared with
HirdWorked Fingers of Past.

New York. Jan N.-If the star baseball
pitcners OF today had to work half as
hard as the stars of the old days. what
yovi would go upi Oh, Boyl They
would kick holes in the sky, thass all.
They would be about as easy to get along
with as q Sierra wampus cat.
BACK in the days when hurlers pitched
the ball instead of throwing IL. as hurlers
now do, the strain on a pitchers wing
was probably not 50 great in some re-
spects, but the pitchers had to keep
control Just the same. All they had
In the way OF delivery was a high
and low ball. The low ball had 10
cross the plate between the hip and the
knee. and the high ball between the hip
and the shoulder. 1t was nothing un-
common for a pitcher OF thirty years
ago to pitch every other day. and some
times the old-time chuckers were called
pom to lob 'em over in three or four
consecutive games.
suppose Walter johnson or Grover
Alexander should be called upon to chuck
two or three straight games. Or. sup
pose that they had to pitch on an average
OF every other day? What sort OF
yoWl would they maker 1t could b
heard from coast to coast. and the base
ball public would say:
They're trying to kill him OF. He'll
throw his arm away In a month"
And no doubt any up-to-date hurler
who had to work rbout four gamer
week would soon chuck himself out Of
baseball.
But. luckily for the hurlers of our
day, no such tasks are loaded on their
shoulders. and In comparison to the boys
OF thirty years back, they have a soft
clnch. They work about two games
week, and they get fat salaries for
loafing around the rest OF the time They
have awfully sad lives.
II is true that modern pitchers some
times attempt the Iron man. stun BY
4 1twirling double-headers. But only occa-
Sionally. and when they do 1t. it is be-
yeause they suggest it themselves II they
Sexpected Of them it would be another
ftory.
But back in the days OF Charley Rad
bourne, one of the greatest pitchers at
the ancient style who ever tossed ball
10 batter. the iron man. trick was
common. Think OF Radbourne pitching
twenty-seven consecutive games and
winning twenty-six OF them. Think If
him pitching four games on four &C =
secutive days and allowing one run q
the four games! Figure out what It wor d
mean to n pitcher OF today to h RI
seventy-four full games of ball In 5, a.
son.
These are some of the things that sta i'd
out in Radbourne's career. He has r &C.
ords that are unique in baseball histU v,
and he doesn't hold all of the brilliant
Performances OF the olden days by any
means. When he pitched twenty-seven
consecutive games he did not pitch every
day. but he pitched with an average of
one days rest between games. He must
have been some bear.
There is no such animal as Radbourne
In the game today. They simply don't
grow 'ern, thass all
The Washington herald., 1917-01-28
Refuses Date With Oregon.

New Brunswick, Jan. T.-Rutgers Col
lege football authorities have decided to
refuse an offer from Oregon to play at
the Polo Grounds, New York, on October
q. Rutgers already Is scheduled to play
Fordham in New York on that date and
has signed a contract
When negotiations were opened with
Oregon It was desired to stage the game
on Thanksgiving Day. but Oregon has
that date taken. The October date Is also
considered too early by Rutgers for such
big game. 1t is not known whether
. later date can be secured.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-28
AMOS STRUNK A HOLDOUT.
Objects to Cut in Salary by Manager
Connie Mack.

Philadelphia, Pa, Jan. T-Amos
Strunk, the Athletics outfelder. has been
served with notice that his 1917 contract
will call for $500 less than the 5000 that
has been paid him annually by the local
American League club.
Strunk refused to submit to this, and
has asked Manager Mack for a readjust-
ment of figures Whether the request
will be granted or not remains to be seen,
but there is sure to be more money for
Strunk as an Upland player. and every
thing points to the Upland center field
being more brilliantly covered during the
1917 season than ever before in the his
tory of Crozier's pretty ball yard. With
Brilrs team playing in West Philadel-
phia, Strunk will be seen on local field
despite organized ball.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-28
Doing IF
STRIKE IS NOT ENDED
February 20 VIII Be Sad Day for
Some One.

New York Jan H.-Unless the marry
maxnuts grant the requests of the
Baseball Players Fraternity before Feb
ruary 20, the nationwide baseball strike
VIII be in full swing.
50 says Dave F'uItz. the pre,y OF the
payers organization. and Davie claims
ne knows whereof be speaks.
February 20 is the date set for tho
first big league club to start for it's train
ifg camp says Fultz President
Weeghman, OF the Cubs. has called ibis
players 10 Chicago on that date 20 start
Tor their training camp at Pasadena,
SaL, but II our requests are not granted
oy That time eighteen players-not SUBJ
aututes, but the starr. OF the Cubs-w1u
be among the missing As the time ar
rNes Tor other clubs to start for their
camps. they will be confronted by the
move
"Aniliation with the Federation of L.
Dor was sought 20 fortify our position
but even without IL the players promised
70 stand firm. Some time ago ] sent OUT
circulars TO all members OF the fraternity
IN an effort TO find out the sentiment of
the men / found that they are decided
TO stand firm. That they mean business
and have agreed among themselves ID 4,
time for a showdown.
When the major leaguers had their
troubles with the league clubs some tvo
years ago the minor leaguers stuck by
them Now it is the minor leaguer whs
needs assistance, and the major LEAGUE
players are going TO help him out
only wish that could publish ths
letters written 10 me by some OF the star,
OF the game, in which they have stated
ther position. II / could this strfk,
would end within a few DAYS.
want to make It plain that we ars
toung fair. Players with hangover CON
tracts have asked the fraternity what
they snail do. They have been told te
I'VE up TO their contracts 70 the letter
Ihey viii help US more by living up "a
their agreements with the club owner,
than they could possibly do otherwise.
Slim Sallee, who broke his fraternit,
piedse, was sorry after he had signed
with the Giants A representative Of thu
fraternity went 70 see sallee at his farm
ana the player said he wished he hsd no,
signed. He even offered TO 20 "a Ctnci-,,
nau and make a statement 70 the e-ec,
that ne would not report 70 the Giants
bot we have been unable to overlook hi,
onense- II might set a bad example
Just walt I'LL the showdown comes
Ihe club owners will get startling n-oo,
That the fraternity means business -~be-,
can be no halfway mark about A. ,ou
with nearly 100 players standing rrrnI,
together' the strike will mean something
Wait and see"
And with these harsh words F,,I,,
hurled his def into the teetb on ~. cI,,t
owners. That the Fraternity r,esn. b,,st
ness and will carry out the strike "a no.
generally believed, though there is hon,
expressed that an understanding can y,
reacheo before the big leaEuers start 70,
the sunny South.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-28
Youth win be served.

Youth will be served.
That's the answer that Dan Healey, the
local long-distance runner, gives to those
who are trying to influence him to con-
tinue In the athletic game after passing
the 2sth milestone.
Healey finished sixth in the South At
lantic cross-country championship at
Baltimore on January /. 1917. and was
the factor that brought the South At
lantic team trophy cup to the Carroll In
stitute headquarters This, without train
ing of any kind proves his ability as .
natural runner.
But Dan Hesley knows that the long
distance running game is a sport of youth,
and that IL he continues he will breast
the tape within a few short years be-
hind the growing youth with greater am
billions and less exertion than Father
Time calls for from the veterans Of the
game.
So he has turned a deaf ear to those
local enthusiasts who feel that with
training he may yet become one of the
stars of the national long-distance game.
81 have won honors enough. appreciate
with the long-distance and cross-country
racing game. except as a spectator" he
said.
There are those who have watched
Healey perform who believe that he
would have been one of the greatest stars
the cfnder path and long-dfstance
game have developed had he had the op-
portunities for proper instructions and
development When one considers what
he has accomplished since 1911, when as
a so-called green horn" fresh from the
Emerald Isle, he had his frst glimpse OF
a spiked shoe. the predictions seem JUS
titled. Here is little of his history:
On October Is, 1883, in the town OF Alb
beyfeale, in Limerick County, Ireland,
Dan Hesley was born. As soon as this
broth of boy" had grown to young
manhood and heard the stories about the
wonderful United States of America, he
started away from home and landed in
Washington ten years ago.
This native OF ireland, stanrge to say,
had never thought of running until the
st. Aloysius Church of Washington had
an outdoor meet in 1911, and Healey was
asked to enter the 6so-yard novice race-
Having no training, no knowledge OF
racing. he at first declined but finally
decided to enter.
When the race started he was out in
front to a good start, and finished second
from a field OF supposed-to-be coming
champions.
After this meet the st. Aloysius Club
disorganized and friends called he and
Mike Lynch. a runner, who had entered
races in Ireland, the Lone Stars. There
was nothing for them to do but race
themselves II they cared for real compe-
tition.
Lynch a follower Of the cross-coun-
try game today. thought that Healey had
the making OF great runner in him. and
induced him to come to the Carroll In
stitute.
About the same time that Healey was
invited to the Carroll Institute. Lynch was
trying to start Gaelic school at the
institution. Healey was elected vice
president of the class and after the
school was started little interest develop
ed and the course was abandoned.
II was then Mike Lynch urged Healey
to come up to the gymnasium, which
was the nrst time that Healey had even
seen such an aid to development There
he met DR.. Sullivan and he became a
member OF the Carroll Institute cross
country team.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-28
HAVANA ENTRIES

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sArd selling. 'Rsy Ennis l6: .Arr1neBt 20
beSShen, l0; FelinA, l9: Old Cross los. C7,.--,
SEED 10: JGck NunaIly 10 '
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loi; suirt1ns Fp: Mar. O'Brien. IL; INV -
Munnu, ui: Streets ut
THIRD RAcE-F1ve furIoaFs: Syesr-olaL>C,.s
ward Srins Omar. Nc; Chitrs l9<p,,.. ny, ~
llo; Flute, III; Z. ?. AIhee. Ill 1T ~.
Royals; ln: King stalva-t IA AZ w
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upward; selling. Wall SUI % s .F,L.L, a. ~
' T7tTI9 ETaTa iS; sSr RSyal rs; 'SislsbsT, In
~. ,,rins' /urOossi 4yeA--olds and ID
49, 49, s,nlhE: I<.e, 500 silrer BIZ 1oB. Ns
T1nsU7 F;,s W .>nuse. IO7; Ina Kay. lS: Mac I!a
hl1E g1yT TgscSY IL
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6ro./ BAty. ne; Cherry BoIIe. lG; KinF Mrc-.,
~ Lttls Wonder. n; Helmets Oaushtsr. ~,
- GHrrisun 10
SEVENTH RACE-OBe mile and nny va-8.,
$yesr-oids and upward. sIhns .Freda gohr.-r-I
lo; River King. lo6: Isochiel ls; eGslsr nj
'Hedes Ross. lU: Regular. 10: sunIkt. IL. Nsres
Court, lis.
'Apprentice allowance claimed
The Washington herald., 1917-01-28
Racing Classic Restored.

London, Jan. N.-There is every possi-
bility that the three great classics
Derby. Oaks and st. Leger-will be re-
stored to the coming seasons calendar
OF English fiat racing, which commences
next month. Strong appeals have been
made by owners, trainers and breeders
to the Jockey Club, that entries for these
races should be allowed to stand, as well
as the conditions. and that the Ascot
Gold Cup should also be revived under
its original title.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-28
Snodgrass Quits Game.

Los Angeles, Cal, Jan. 27.-Fred Snod-
grass, outfelder of the Boston National
baseball team. announced here last night
that he refused to sign new contract
with the Braves, and said he had quit the
game for good to enter business. It is
said the Boston club cut Snodgrass' sal
ary from 5000 q year to about 1900.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-28
Weinert to Box Fulton

New York. Jan. H.-Announcement was
made here that Charley Weinert, of New
ark, N. j., and Fred Fulton, of Rochester
Mimi, have signed to meet here on Feb
ruary II in the first of a series of boxing
matches to be held In Madison Square
Garden in an elimination contest for the
selection of a challenger for the heavy
weight championship Of the world.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-28
MULLN DECLINES JOB

Fort Smith. Ark. Jan. 27.-oeorre Muh
lin. Of Rokomo. Ind. former pitcher fos
the Detroit Americans, today declined
the management OF the Fort Smith team
OF the Western Association Mulnn was
given the place a month ago on his own.
application.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-28
Sign With Cubs.

Chicago, Jan. 27.-Pitchers Douglas and
Pendergast, both members of the Base
ball Players Fraternity. signed 1917 con-
day.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-28
Jennings tb Leave for Cuba

New York. an. H.-Hugh Jennings,
manager OF tne Detroit Tigers, Will leave
GTaw 5Sr aDa EXPECT. sn afternoon I Ss John Mo
The Washington herald., 1917-01-28
Famous Horseman Dead

Helena, Mont, Jan. H.-Quiller Morse
noted years ago as Long Shot, Morse
crack rider for Marcus DAILY when the
horses of that magnate We're pilins up
turf victories, is dead He was 65 years
old.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-28

substtution-Potter fos White. Goals from floor
Berkow C2, II Bereel (2l. DAILY ~, White Long
Coax from fouls-H. Bergel out Of l3 DAILY, 4
out of g. Referee-Mr. Hughes. Time Of hslVes-S
minutes
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08

degrees Farenheit. Keep pails and other equipment clean. Teach the calf, to take grain and hay early in life but in moderate amounts. Sup ply an abundance of clean water. The calf needs salt. Keep the pans clean and supply ventilation and light. Do not overfeed. Feed sweet fresh milk. Feed each animal individually. Feed regularly. Keep the calves tied until
 The age at which heifers should be bred will depend upon the breed and feeding. Ages at which average reared heifers should calve are Jerseys 26 to 2s months. Holstein 2S to g months, Ayrshires 2s to 30 months, Guernseys 27 to 29 months.
 The program for today is as fol- lows:
 g a. n. Marketing Poultry Products. Miscellaneous Legumes. MT. South wick; II a. m., The Dairy Ration. It's Requirements, MT. Musser; 1 p. m-, Corn and Small Grains. MT. South wick; 2 D. m-, Balanced Rations, the Compromising of Them, MT. Musser; 3 D. m.. Killing. and Picking of Poul- try, Mir. Jones.
 In the Home Makers course the pro- gram today will be as follows: B. Musser; 10-le.30 a. m-. bread SCOT ing; 1o.30-1E a. m., demonstration: Milk and Cheese Dishes; 1-2 p. m-, demonstration: Eggs-Sample Meals for Children.
 Friday.
 e.f2 a. m, demonstration: Meat and Meat Substitutes; 1-2 p. m-, The Well Planned Kitchen: 2-4 p. m., Drawing and Bening Chickens, Roy E. Jones'
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
eTEPs TAKEN TO
 PROTECT THE CAPITOL.
Every Rrecaufien ts presset It from
 Anti Americana.

Comptroller Morris c. Webster has announced that every precaution will be taken to protect the capitol from the possible action of anti-Americans during the present international crisis. He said he has not yet deemed it ad- visable to increase the force of watch men in the building at night. but he has given special instructions to the f1oormen, the messengers and the members of the superintendent's stan to be on the watch for suspicious per- sons. From this time on all persons at the capitol arousing the suspicious of the hoormen who cannot give a good account of themselves will be kept away from the building.
 .FIoormen and messengers have been told to increase their vigilance from this time on," said Comptreller Webster. We have taken every pre- caution to protect the property of the state and all visitors will be put under close scrutiny. Under our new pre- cautionary measures there will be no chance of any person hiding in the building before the doors are closed for the night With the legislature in session we will have enough messen- gers to help us out on our new plan of vigilance. Of course, can't out line our precautionary measures, but l will say this: Every man who has anything to do with the protection of this building during this crisis knows what to do."
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08

A pleasant evening was spent at the home of MT. and Mrs. Frank Raymond of Norwich avenue, Tuesday night when a large number of friends gath cred at their home to celebrate the fourteenth birthday of their daughter, Miss Florida Raymond. Dancing was enjoyed throughout the evening the feature dance was a quardrille by the children present.
 A bountiful repast was served by the hostess. A large birthday cake held the place of honor in the center of the table and in the cake was a five dollar gold piece. a surprise to Miss Florida Many and beautiful were the gifts re- ceived by the hostess in honor of the occasion. The party broke up at a late hour wishing the hostess many happy returns of the day.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08

Manager Benoit states the guarantee offered the Woonsocket five is the largest ever offered any team visiting here and immediately got in touch with the Jewett City management and arranged for the fast team from that borough to play here Saturday.
 The intense rivalry existing between these two teams was clearly shown in the last two games, each team winning one game. The fans are now at their highest pitch and no doubt one of the fastest games of the season is expect ed. The Crescents will line up as fol lows: Belair and Stanley, forwards: Potter, center; White and Meller guards. follows: Blake and Harris, forwards; Martin, center; Daly and Benjamin e1Iards
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
IItee Da1IIftin.-
Norwich, Thursday. Feb. 8, 1917.
THE WEATHER


 The winds along the north Atlantic and middle Atlantic coasts will be fresh to strong southwest. shifting to northwest.
 Conditions.
 disturbance that was over the Saskatchewan Valley Tuesday night moved rapidly eastward to Ontario with winds attended by snow fiurries Wednesday in New England. The temperature was higher We'd nesday throughout the east states. The indications are that the wea- ther will be unsettled Thursday in the states east of the Mississippi Friday the weather will be generally fair in the eastern states.
 Cold weather will overspread all sec tions east of the Mississippi river on Thursday night or Friday except the Florida peninsula.
 Forecast.
 Northern New England: Snow fur ries and colder Thursday; much cold CT at night; cold wave in Vermont. Friday generally fair and much colder. Southern New England: Cloudy and colder Thursday, probably light snow, much colder at night; Friday gener- ally fair and much colder. Eastern New York: Cloudy Thurs day, probably snow and colder north and central. rain or snow extreme south, much colder at night, cold wave north and central; Friday generally fair and much colder.
 Observations in Norwich. The following records, reported from Sevin's pharmacy, show the changes in temperature and the baromerric changes Wednesday:
 Ther. Bar. a, m. 20 S0.18 F m. .......... ........-. SS So.d1 Highest s4, lowest 20.
 Comparisons.
 Predictions for Wednesday: Fair with rising temperature.
 Wednesdays weather: Cloudy, and warmer, southwest to south winds.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
SUES POWER COMPANY
 FOR 5000 DAMAGES
James Davidson Starts Action as Re.
 suit of Auto Accident.

The Connecticut Power company is made the defendant in a suit brought by James Davidson of Howard street, New London, to recover $5,O00 for in- juries received in an automobile acci. dent.
 Davidson claims that while riding in his blackboard in Peouot avenue, near the Landers estate, in New Lon don, on the evening of Sept 4, be- tween the hours of s.3e and o'clock, an automobile owned by the defendant company approached from the opposite direction ana struck the vehicle. Dav- idson was thrown violently to the street and he was scratched, bruised and cut about the head, face and limbs and received internal injuries. He aI- leges that the machine was being driven recklessly. negligent1y and careleSsly.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
Ladies' Aid of GreeneviIIe Congrega- tionaI Church Hold Regular Meeting Junior Holy Name Society Elects Officers-Personais and Notes.

The Ladies' Aid society of the GreeneviIle Congregational church met Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. R. R. Agnew. There was an ex- ceptionally good attendance and the regular routine of business was trans acted. Reports were read and accept ed. An interesting letter from Miss Stone of the Hindman school in Ken lucky was read. A free will offering was taken up and good sum was realized.
 Following the business session, a so- cial time was enjoyed and Victrola se- lections were played Light refresh ments were served by the hostess.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
Gains 25 Pounds in 30 Days Remarkable Experience of F. G. Clark
 Builds Up Weight Qufckly

'I was all run down. writes P G. Clark -I had to quit work was so weak. Now. thanks to tonoline, I look line a new man. I gained 25 pounds in 30 days
 "Tonoline has put 10 pounds on me in IA days, states Chas. Bracket -'It ate, and enabled me to work with in- terest and pleasure"
 pounds of good solid flesh we will send you Free a soc box of tonoine to prove what it will do for you.
 Address the American Proprietory Co.,, Boston, Mass, enclosing 10 cents to help pay for postage and packing
 For sale by Lee 6 Osgood Go.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
DIED

DIED DE BOSA-In this city. Feb 6, 1917 Abra ham De Rosa. aged 49 years SULLIVAN-In this city, Feb 7 1917 Catherine Sullivan of 30 Forest street.
 Notice of funeral hereafter JEFFREY-In New London Feb & 1917, Coleby c. Jeffrey. POST-1n CentervilIe, R. l.. Mrs. Eliza beth Post of Ivoryton. LATHAM-In New London Feb, r 1917, Lydia A.. widow of Henry A. Latham.
 DUNBAR-In New London, Feb. [ 1917. Martin Van Buren Dunbar aged 79 years. MCORD-In this city, Feb. ', William M. McCord. aged ST years. Notice of funeral hereafter. HOME - In MontvilIe, Feb 5, wiIlia m H. Home. in the S1st year of his age, Funeral from the home of his son, Dan D. Home, Thursday afternoon, Feb 8, at 2 o'clock. Burial in family lot in Comstock cemetery.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-02-08
Junior Holy Name Elects Officers.

The Junior Holy Name society of St. Mary's church held a meeting Wednesday afternoon in St Mary's school and the following officers for the ensuing year were elected: Presi- dent Arthur Portelance; first vice preSide--- Thomas HOWarth; second vice president, William Carey; secre- tary, James Purdon.