davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15

New York. Dec. 15.-It has finally
leaked out-the secret sorrow of
Hap Felsh, greatest White Sox fielder
and first home run getter of the 1917
series.
Hap's early ambition was to be Il
rassler. In his early youth between
lodging beer wagons on the streets
of Milwaukee, Hap nursed dreams
of being another Zbysko Che now
knows that he would have had to
drink twenty gallons of that stuff
that put his home town on the map
and have consumed at least fifteen
full meals daily to get into the
Zbysko class) and in those days he
rassled all the boys of the neighbor-
hood and beat 'em all.
A lot of great athletes have nursed
secret ambitions to be something
else.
FitzsimmonS' Idea
Bob Fitzsimmons wanted to be an
animal trainer and used to keep d
eNiAAS iAcih' tDop . lNltei Vi a BOOu
was to walk through a crowded
street with the lion following meek
ly at his heels. The street didn't
remain crowded long.
Bat Nelson and johnny Evers cher
ished similar ambitions. Both want
ed to forsake the fields of sports and
become writer's. Bat took a whirl at
it, but wasn't much of a success
When Evers quits baseball it
wouldn't be surprising to find him
writing sport. He has the ability and
knows a good story wnen he sees it,
Jack Johnson loved his title bet-'
ter than his right eye. but he always
thought he would be a greater auto
race driver than fighter. He tried
repeatedly to break into the racing
game but never succeeded.
John Il. a Farmer
John L. Sullivan's great ambition
was to be a farmer and when he left
the ring he settled down on a little
farm near Boston.
Home Run Baker would rather be
considered a successful farmer than
a great ballplayer. Hal Chase thinks
more of his billiard playing than of
his graceful work around first. Kid
McCoy's ambition was to be the
greatest pool player in the world and
Jim Corbett always imagined he was
the countrys greatest handball play
er. Abe Attel wanted to be a good
actor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
BLUE RIDGE Is
SHOWING LIFE
Officials Would Like to Have
Harrisburg Join Circuit
Next Season

Hagerstown, Md, Dec. 15.-In try
ing to forecast the future of the Blue
Ridge Baseball League enthusiasts
in this neck of the valley feel rea-
sonably certain that there will be
baseball next year while some ex-
perts figure that Harrisburg, York
or Altoona will be in the league next
season with Hagerstown, Cumber-
land, Frederick and Martinsburg.
This conclusion has been reached on
expressions of baseball managers in
the various cities and towns.
Colonel j. G. Roulette, president
of the Hagerstown team, and Presi-
dent j. V. Jamison, Jr., of the Blue
Ridge League, state that Hagers-
town will be back. c. A. Miller, pres
ident of the Martinsburg team, said
it is uncertain about his town being
represented in the league, yet there
Is strong sentiment in the West
Virginia burg for a return to the
sport.
Harrisburg Looms Up
Harrisburg and York, it is stated
here, want to get into the Blue Ridge
League and have been after a fran
chise, while Altoona, Johnstown and
Piedmont, w. Va, also are eager for
berth. 1t is asserted that Har-
risburg could easily support class ID
baseball and as a member of the
Blue Ridge League would be a po-
tent factor in furnishing that na-
tional sport in the valley.
Gettysburg and Chambersburg are
regarded as peglible factors so far
as their future membership in the
league is concerned and as they go
so will Hanover very likely go. Fred
erfck and Cumberland, it is believed.
can be counted upon to stay in the
league. 1t is thought that a reor-
ganization of the league with at least
two of the big Pennsylvania towns,
including Harrisburg, will make the
future of baseball for the coming
year much brighter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
ROOKWOOD TEAM
TO PLAY HERE
Famous Philadelphia Cage
Team Clashes Tonight
With Independents

Philadelphia's oldest cage aggrega-
tin will meet the local Independents
at Chestnut Street Auditorium to-
night Rookwood is a familiar name
all over the state in basketball. This
team is to-nlght's big attraction.
Harrisburg fans have always been
strong admirers of this Quaker City
aggregation.
For seventeen years the Rookwood
i've of Philadelphia has been famous
IN the cage game. Stars have come
ana gone from the lineup, but it
never has been said that the Rook-
wood five had lost it's class. In the
game tonight the Philadelphia stars
VIII meet strong local team.
Change In Lineup
There may be a change in the In
dependents lineup. Wallower is out
of the city and may not get bacl, i'm
time. lie Will be missed. The other
stars viii be on hand and McCord
VIII be back at his old position at
forward. Sourbier will jump center,
After the game there will be an in
teresting dance program. The teams
will line up as follows:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15

r. FXY/EILYD
y w CORNER

Perhaps they have a tip that the war
viii end before starting time.
Every member on the famous Illi-
nois Athletic basketball five cham
pionship winners last spring has
Joined the colors. There will be
more stars under the flag before the
cage season is fairly on.
That wartime sports do not reap
the harvest of dollars that peacetime
athletics turn in was manifested yes
terday afternoon when the news
leaked out that Penn during the past
season made $780, 900 less than in the
1916 season. This takes into consid-
GRAFTON all the expenses of the two
seasons. 1t became known that in
the season of 1916 Penn's football
team, after it's first year under Bob
Folwell, had shown on the right side
of the ledger a gain of SIS, 900. This
year the football management was
able to show gain of $25,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
Ftage of Power
Is Feared at Lancaster

hcaster, Pa. Dec. 14.-Lancaster,
Baltimore, is facing shortage
lectric power, both receiving
of their supply from the Holt
plant on the Susquehanna river,
tied by the Pennsylvania Water
Power Company. The freezing
of the Susquehanna and low
are responsible for present
lions, reduced power being due
|edle ice entering the machinery
|lackening the giant generators.
"a result of action taken yester-
~ the Conestoga Traction Com
1t was decided that until thaw
res normal conditions. sign lights
he street standard lights shall
pc Illuminated, and tomorrow
h service throughout the com
s 200 miles of roads shall be
led. The edict as to lights
into effect tonight. The Cones
company has a large auxiliary
/ plant here, but on account of
hortage it will not be operated
as a last resource.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
WAR ACTED AS STIMULUS
TO TRANSPORTING CONTESTS;
GREAT YEAR FOR SPORT

of targets at each falls trife each
year. In 1918 the average was 16,-
O51; in 1914, 1928; in 1915, 1900;
in 1916, 1900. and in 1917, 1854.
The average number of entries has
Increased each year, excepting 1917.
In 1908 the average was twenty
seven amateurs and four profession
ais. In 1917 the figures show that
forty-three amateurs and five pro-
fessionals attended each shoot. The
figures in 1916 were 46 and 6. The
average attendance at the sheots for
the past five years was forty-four
amateurs and five professionals.
The Interstate Association is the
parent body of trapshooting. 1t fos-
ters the sport. promotes and regu-
lates 1t. and contributes about S25,-
600 each year to it's welfare. In 1917
it contributed s24.1O0 to go tourna-
ments. of which the Grand American
Handicap received $4,0S5. The asso-
citation has contributed on an average
to ESQ tournaments a year for the
past five years.
In addition to this the Interstate
Association contributes trophies for
various tournaments. One thousand
and twenty-three were awarded in
1916, while the number in 1917 was
947. Six hundred and thirteen shoot
ers won one cup each; ninety-four
shooters won two trophies, thirty
three trapshots won three trophies,
SIX won four trophies, one won five
and three won six, so that the 947
pieces went to $50 shooters. The In
terstate Association also contributed
forty trophies to new gun clubs and
thirty-six trophies for team compe-
titions.
Beginners day shoots didn't do so
well in 1917 compared to 1916. Four
hundred and forty-two clubs con-
Quoted shoots for beginners and had
4,5S1 men and S95 women as entrants
compared to 773 clubs and 1885 en-
trants in 1916.
4,61O TrapshOOtinE Clubs
New clubs formed in 1917 mounted
to S26. against 737 the year before,
and there are more active trapshoot-
ing clubs to-day than ever before
4.610.
More shoots were held in Iowa in
1917 than in any other state. sixty
one was the number. Iowa led the
year before, too. with fifty-siX. More
i money was given to Illinois by the
Interstate Association than to any
other state. The amount was $3.50.
Missouri was the best money-getter
in 1916. More targets were thrown
in Illinois-S21,SS3. Pennsylvania led
in the number of targets thrown in
1916, with 633. SIS. North Carolina
had the best average. with ninety
three amateurs and seven profession
ais. New Jersey was high in this re-
spect the year before.
In fourteen of the state champion
ships there were more than 100 con-
testants. and. strange as it may seem,
the Oklahoma state shoot was the
largest of all. having 199 entrants.
Eighty-eight of these were residents
of the state and Ill came from other
states. Illinois had the largest num-
ber of home talent in it's shoot with
154 marksmen
These figures serve to illustrate
just how popular a sport trapshoot-
l ing is.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
|ECORD DEAL
FOR MACK MEN
nnie Parts With Three Vet
Grams For Two Old
Players

Fhicago, Dec. is. - Bank ac-
nts got another overhauling al
gathering of the baseball mag
o. at the Congress Hall yesterday
/ ting a lull in the joint meeting
1 the American and National
que magnates, at which a few
e propositions were confirmed,
ry Frazee, of the Boston Red
1t was announced, slipped Con-
Mack, of the Philadelphia Athle-
a check for 100000 and three
ers for Amos Strunk, Wally
ing and Joe Bush.
he deal was considered on a par
the AieXander-Killife transfer
the Phillies to the Cubs. 1t
. ked the final wrecking of the
champion Athletics, Stuffy Nc
IS being the only veteran left on
team. .,,
lille the baseball men We're still
.bfounded by this trade Washing
and ST. Louis announced that
had made another. The Sen
get Outfielder Shotton and
tstop Lavan for Pitcher Gallla
$4,000.
was the Boston, Philadelphia
saction that caused the greatest
lssion.
Factors In Deal
bing into details it was Amos
nix, outfielder; Bullet" Joe
h, pitcher, and Walter Schang,
her and general utility man, who
separated from Mack's pay
The three who replaced these
Vean Gregg, pitcher, last sea
with the Providence club, OF the
Irrational League; Chester Thorn
hatcher, and Merlin kopf, out
er.
e excuse for the deal was that
lee wants another pennant for
on and that Connie Mack didn't
to hold to three men who kick
ker the traces last season. There
|me doubt about the money. The
L Cornelius McGillcuddy, alias
K, expressed surprise when he
ID that he was to get 100000.
hat is good news" said Connie,
still 1 don't understand the
ence to the 100000. Who told
was to get that sum-"
hen assured that the Boston
nate had wired the glad tidings
he Beantown newspapers, he
that he hoped it was true.
Mack's Good Bargain
was considered that if Mack in
sed his cash holdings to the eX-
of 100000 he got the best of the
ain, regardless of how the Phil
bhia fans will regard the deal.
hger Rowland, of the White
among others, was authority for
Statement that Gregg is still a
+ league pitcher, that Thomas is
r catcher and that Kopf is a
+.
E Bush was suspended last sea-
by Mack because of disregard
raining rules, Schang was good
ler, but not star, while Strunk
ered. Consequently experts in
pail chattels figured that Strunk
the man on which the deal
hd. Any club in the league could
strunk. He can hit and also re-
the ball with the best in the
less. He is one of the fastest
in the game, covering the dis
between first and third base,
S a hard worker. Bets were also
hd that Gregg would defeat
pm more often next season than
could win from the Athletics,
erybody should be satisfied
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
AT PRESENT
BOXING HARD HIT

New York, Dec. 15..-Boxing un-
der the club membership plan re-
ceived a death blow in the Supreme
Court here to-day. Justice w. H.
JaycoX, of Brooklyn, in a decision
handed down in the case of the
Broadway Sporting Club, held that
the clubs charge of an initiative fee
and dues to spectators of boxing
bouts was a subterfuge and in vio-
lation of the law.
The Broadway Club recently Sc
cured an injunction against police
interference, but failed to secure a
permanent restraining order in Jus
tice JaycoX's court.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
No Cause For Alarm Is
Belief of Major Magnates;
Schedule Is Unchanged

Chicago, Dec. 15.-At yesterdays
major league conference the two
leagues decided to open the 1918
season on Tuesday. April 16, a week
later than last year, and to play
154-game schedule, which has been
the program for years.
The National League agreed to the
American League plan for the col
lection of the Federal war tax. It
was decided to collect only what the
Government charges-three cents on
bleacher seats, five cents on pavil-
ion seats, eight cents on grandstand
seats and ten cents on box seats.
The leagues also decided to col
lect ten-cent tax on every free ad-
mission.
Worlds Series Plans
There is every indication that the
plan for a new division of the
worlds series receipts. which preVi-
ously had been opposed by President
Johnson, of the American League,
will be adopted. President johnson
and August Hermann. president Of
the Cincinnati club and chairman of
paG hn m
were empowered to act on the advis-
ability of adopting the plan. which
provides that the four first division
clubs in the two leagues shall share
in the purse.
Il was much impressed with the
thought" President Johnson said to-
night. "It came from Mr.. Hermann,
and 1 believe / shall vote for it. We
purpose pooling the worlds series
money and also the receipts of city
series, which will make a rich prize
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
Camp Hill Bows to York
County Academy Quintet
in WelI-PIayed Contest

Despite the fact that they were
outweighed and handicapped by the
loss of a regular player, Camp Hill
schoolboys played a good game
against the York County Academy
five on the Camp Hill floor last night
The visitors won by the score of 40
to 49,. This showing was much bet
ter than the first contest when the
York team was victorious by a
score of S5 to IA.
The game was fast at all periods,
the visitors beading off with floor
work and shooting. Experienced
players composed the York team
while but a bunch of green material
represented the cross river bunch.
Camp Hill showed exceptionally
good form. The team was able to
work out plays during the game, the
members have been working on this
week. Coach Dunkle is well pleased
with the team and thinks the play
erss put up "a good caliber of ball
against such an opponent.
Before the game and between
halves the Boy Memorial Juniors
defeated the Camp Hill scrubs by
score of 25 to II.
YORK CAMP HILL
Skunk, T. h. Nell, f.
Nersenhelder, I. Basehore, t.
Fink, c. A. Nell, C.
Gingerich, g. Harrison, &.
Golswart, &. j. Nell, G.
Field goals. Skunk, g. Nersen-
helder, 5; Fink, 2; Gingerich, 4;
Golswart, 1 Basehore. 1; A. Nell,
2. Foul goals, Gingerich, out of
IA; Basehore. out of 15.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
OVERIOOKEn A RET

A reporter on an indiana paper
turned in the following account of
an accident:
Miss Rose. the 19-year-old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Price, was run
down by an auto last evening and
her limb was bruised just above the
knee. The driver did not stop to ex-
anime the extent of the young
woman's injury" En-
quirer.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15

Rookwood cage players from Phil
adelphia may expect a warm welcome
Tonight. This aggregation has al
ways made good in this city and
played an interesting game. The
local Independents have been slowly
but surely showing championship form
and promise a hard battle.
After prolonged arguments through
the press, the major rmagnates met
yesterday and reached conclusions in
a nasty manner. doing mostly what
they said would not be done. There
will be no schedule change and it is
likely that the player limit will
stand.
If Connie Mack sold his star play
ers for cash and the money is in the
bank before next seasons plans are
completed, he will not need worry.
However, the major hackers appar-
emily have forgotten the reports that
IL war is on there will be no baseball
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
)OTBALL is PROFITABLE

cago, Dec. Is. - The athletic
of Camp Grant, at Rockford,
Pnd Camp Custer. at Battle
|, Mich, each will be increased
1000 to-day. This represents
camps share of the gate re-
of the recent Custer-Grant
|lll game. The net profit from
anne was SS4,334,. and until 1t
ermined whether a war tax will
70 be paid, only $4,000 will be
|d. All expenses of the contest
covered by receipts from pro-
advertising and sales.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
An All-Tine All-Star Team
NO. 2-THE PITCHER

FROM the A
g OF Grover Cleveland Alexander
the
CIV
the ~
tched.
lie was about to
control speed cooness generally
Nahewson.
pitcher N0 1NN
the
one year. 'N
rlfe he
-'f'Nie""on h@o
troll , wa" ~ o "i"i' Vi aS line con-
o der fire.
to the
a sorea
as '' NNN
had
the who to use it. ~ ~
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
SECOND CHOICE

the
school,
dy-of-e
1
Ma he depended
of
best of the old school any doubt 7 f-o 'Ne
Mathewson's -"Ne 'fNa1 u
Those who have at all
as stamina here holds place with
is rated by the old ~ '
We
equal 'N"0-
to beo he
~ 0H0 ga
a - '1et
First Basel
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-12-15
ROWLING
ACADEMY DUCKPIN LEAGUE

academy Alleys)
The Hartford republican., 1917-06-08
WEAVING And Feeding Lambs.

Care given the sucking lambs may
determine the success or failure OF
sheep on the farm, according to A.
NJ. Paterson, instructor in animal
husbandry in the Kansas State Ag-
iicultural College.
Newborn lambs should nurse soon
after birth, for when lambs get milk
in their stomachs they usually give
10 more trouble, pointed out Mr..
Paterson. Sucking lambs should
have access to grain at all times.
This is best provided by means of a
creep. Plenty of clean, fresh water
should always be provided, and the
lambs should be allowed to baye
green grass if available.
Lambs should be weaned at from
( to 5 months Of age, depending
somewhat on the condition of the
ewes and the size of the lambs.
where they are large and growthy
and the ewes thin, the lambs may be
Weaned carrier IN Oruer tnaL tne
ewes may be put in better condition
before breeding. Where the lambs
are small and the ewes in good con-
dition, however, they may be allow
ed to run together longer. The
lambs should be we'll fed at weaning
time to avoid setbacks.
Watch the udders of the ewes to
see that they DO not cake. If they
do the lambs will be prevented from
sucking. Particular attention must
be given to prevent the udder from
spelling at weaving time. To stop
the flow of milk the eve should be
put on a dry ration for two days.
The Hartford republican., 1917-06-08
Pig Points.

Get the pigs out on the pasture as
soon as possible. 1t will benefit both
the pigs and the pasture, provided
the pigs are taken off during wet
weather.
Rer clover, alfalfa, rape, soy-beans
and blue grass all make excellent pas
ture for pigs, For efficiency they
rank in the order given.
Provide some shade in the pasture
and some shelter from bad weather.
The pigs will show their apprecia-
ton in increased returns.
The use of self-feeder will help
in the labor problems, but self
feeder needs replenshing just the
same as the feed bin.
Shell the corn for the self-feeder
and have separate compartment for
tankage. If the pigs are pretty
small, it will be advisable to provide
mdidlings in addition.
With the pigs on some legume pas
ture, little tankage or midlings is
necessary.
Do not let the pigs wean them
selves. Take the sow away from
TIE pigs when they are about ten
or twelve weeks old and give her
next litter a fair start in life.
Take the sow away from the pigs
and not the pigs from the sow. In
this way the pigs will be left in their
accustomed lot and will be less like
ly TO notice the change in their liv-
ing conditions.
Keep the pigs growing, for each
day passed without some gain in
weight is a loss TO the feeder.
The Hartford republican., 1917-06-08
Children Cry
FOR FLETCHER'S
Q a STO r : ~
Died of Starvation.

The unusual severity of the past
winter. the lateness of the spring and
the high cost of hay and grain caus-
ed much distress and considerable
loss among livestock in several OF
the eastern States. Stockmen estimat-
ed that he loss among sheep would
amount to twenty per cent. Cattle
men in the same sections reported
that LIVESTOCK would be greatly re-
duced. So serious was the situation
that the government extended relief
for the animals by authorizing sup
open these public tracts to livestock
which were short of feed, in advance
of the usual date. whenever il could
be done without material injury to
the early grasses, and so far as poss-
ible to make every effort to aid the
stockmen in saving their animals
from death by starvation.
The elk herds in Wyoming also
suffered greatly by prolonged star
vation. In one of the largest herds
third of the entire number are re-
ported to have died. The suffering
OF these animals is deplorable. II
has occurred many times before and
ought to be prevented.
The Hartford republican., 1917-06-08

Now is the time TO can Rhubarb.
Its medical qualities and its delicious
favor make it one of the most de.
slra5le plants for this purpose
II is easily canned. The stalks
should be peeled and cut in pieces
ABOUT an inch long thoroughly wash
cd, and placed in kettle. A pan of
cold water should be put on the
stove, and the kettle containing the
rnubarb placed in the water. The
water should come over half way to
the top of the kettle, All ow the
water to boil until the rhubarb is
done. Put the rhubarb in mason
Jars, seal tightly and set in the dark.
When ready for use ii should be re-
heated and sweetened at the rate of
one half pint of sugar to two pints
of rhubarb. 1t will keep all winter
ii put up in this manner and may be
used not only as a sauce but can be
made into delicious pies.-L. ID.