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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12
Golfers Turn
Over $3.50
To Red Cross
Question Of Holding Title
Journeys Undecided
Election Of Officers

Acting on the advice Of President j.
B. Coles Tappan. the members Of the
Metropolitan Golf Association, at their
annual meeting held last night at ~
Wall Street, authorized Treasurer
George II. Barnes to turn over to the
American Red Cross Association the
associations war fund Of s5852o, for
the purchase and equipment Of ambu-
lances.
President Tappan, in favoring this
disposition of the fund, called atten-
ton to recent published statements
which made it clear that many organ
nations in collecting war funds have
paid out heavy commissions, thus re-
ducing the net amounts ayailaple LOT
the stated purposes Of war aid.
Mr. Tappan said he felt that GER
tain way 10 avoid such a circum stance
would be to turn the fund directly over
to the Red Cross.
These officers were chosen for the
ensuing year: Cornelius J. Sullivan
president; +. Mortimer Barnes. vice
president; A. II. Pogson, secretary
htOTIe II. DdIUt's AifdoAAfAs
Tying, Charles H. Brown, Wilson >
Kinnear, Walter Brown and James J.
Souter we're elected members Of the
executive committee.
Next years championship tourna-
ments, If not again postponed, Will be
held as follows: Amateur, Brooklawn
Country Clubs professional, North
Shore Country Club; junior, Siwanoy
Country Club. if that club makes ap-
plication; otherwise, Richmond county
Country Club. The links selected Tor
next wears contests ere the same as
were selected last year.
During the meeting member OF the
St. Andrews Club announced that that
organization had more than $1,000
raised for purchasing ambulsnces and
would gladly turn this money over to
the Metropolitan fund if the associa-
ton would accept 1t.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12
The "Stfangler
Victor In Long
Battle on Mat

The much dreaded head hold, which
is the mos. important piece Of strategy
employed by Ed stranger" Lewis,
added another victim in the person
of Ivan Linow, the Russian COssack,
in ore of the finish bouts at the Lex
ington Avenue Opera House last night.
Weakened to the point Of exhaustion
in his efforts to break this hold, Linow
cried quits at the end Of 1 hour 16
minutes and 40 seconds. The match
was the longest of the tourney.
Linow was loudly applauded at the
end of the match. He gave his West
ern rival a hard fight, forcing the
issue during the greater Fart of the
contest, and on half dozen occa-
sions had the scissors, half Nelson
and head holds on Lewis, but was
unable TO force the lstter's shoulders
to the mat.
However, after the men had tugged
at each other for an hour, Linow be-
gan to show signs Of weakening
Linow watched Lewis closely, paying
particular attention to preventing
Lewis from obtaining a head hold.
Shortly after the hour mark the
STRANGER" finally succeeded in get
ting one of these holds. Linow bat
tied madly to break his rivals clutch
and after four minutes work succeed
ed.
Lnow began to stagger about the
stage and in a jiffy his stronger op-
ponent had secured a similar hold.
The Cossack for a few minutes fought
to break away, as Lewis was slowly
pressing his shoulders TO the mat, and
when he found his strength ebbins
rapidly, Linow pstted Lewis on the
back, sign that he was ready TO sur
render.
Wladek Zbyszko engaged in a draw
match with Joe Rogers in pre-
liminary bout Of twenty minutes. In
another twenty minute affair Fred
Pilakoff, the great Finn, downed Frank
Leavitt, of the United States army,
with an arm and body hold in 9;O2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12

s. C., Dec. H.
I r How do feel? Why;
- great, of course" exclaimed
Grantland Rice, the world IA
nous sports writer and poet, as
he alighted from his train at the
Paris station yesterday.
Enjoyed my trip to Sewer
deuce Of lot and now I'm going
to try and absorb the atmosphere
Of army life I already feel like
a soldier, only so far. ] haven't
been shot"
Mr.. Rice was given a rousing
reception by his soldier brothers
from Sunny Tennessee, many Of
whom had not seen the young
writer for years.
The newest recruit arrived d.
rect from New York City and
Joined his outfit, the ll5th Field
Artillery Of Tennessee.
II was born In Tennessee, and,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12
Columbia Basketball
Men Hard at Work

Under the supervision Of John Muir
ray, formerly OF the chs npionship
bridgeport five, the Columbia basket.
ball team is being gradually rounded
into form. OF last years team, Leonard
and KATE are the only two regulars
missing. Farer and Farrell, the two
guards, are on hand, and Latour, one
OF the veteran forwards.
To ill the gaps there will be a choice
among Newman and Alexander, substi-
tutes of last year, and Tomberg, Vol.-
mer and Lester, Of the freshman team.
with this wealth Of veteran players to
draw from, the Blue and White IS in
halter position to form star team
than any Of the league teams except,
perhaps, Pennsylvania.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12
Gardiner White Enlists
And Cheats Draft Call

Gardiner ". White. the former met
ropolitan golf champion, yesterday sn-
listed in the army at Governors Island.
Through an error n was announced
several days ago that White had been
ordered TO Camp Upton, at Ysphank,
Long Island, with the sixty-four men
from the 185th District Board, Of
Flushing. IL develops that the quota
had been filed before the golfers name
was reached.
William T. Yale, chairman Of the
board, notified White of his standing
yesterday, and. finding that he wa
within the next call, the golfer en-
listed. White returned from his honey
moon Last Sunday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12

UNDERNEATH is shown the premier battery Of the Ma
tiona League-Grovcr Cleveland Alexander and
William Kihfcr-vvhich yesterday purchased from
the Philadelphia National League Club by Charles Weeghman
president of the Chicago Cubs While the price the Chcagoan
paid for this great pair made public varousy
estimated as from $50 900 100000 Two Chicago play
ers-Prendergast and Dlhoefcrgo Philadelphia by the
terms of the barter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12
Grant Rice Becomes a Cog in
Uncle Sam S Great War Machine

naturally, when | answered the
call to eolorS went home 10 do
it," said the famous verse writer.
Il guess on such occasions a man
feels that given his preference he
will cast his lot with the men who
have been reared In his home
country. So, I'm here, and that's
all there is to il, except that I'm
glad I'm here"
Before the day was over the
young soldier had been assigned
duties and by nightfall he was q
sturdy, If new, cog in Uncle Sam.
great human machine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12

The cities OF klchmohn, rtoHlochNc
and Rochester voted 20 cult with But
falo. This left bat half the circuit in
tact. OF the other Four, Toronto and
Baltimore alono we're willing 70 pro-
coed. Newark and Montreal would not
commit themselves definitely. They sx-
pressed willingness to proceed with
the majority.
President Edward G. Barrow, whose
business genius was responsible for
keeping this once renowned circuit IN
business despite many financial hsndi-
caps since the Federal League first
threatened its ruinstion, took the ap-
parent collapse Of his circuit most phil
osophically. When the structure fell
down about his ears Barrow found his
salary had been sliced from $500 to
800 year. This latter amount was
guaranteed him By the two cities which
are eager to continue.
Barrow Keeps Mum
Barrow absolutely refused to discuss
his case. It is believed, however, that
he knows what he is about, and that II
he we're not satisfied Of some definite
future he would have scorned such
a pittance as $500. Indeed, the shsrp'
are of the opinion that Barrow may be
able to save something from the wreck.
The writer was talking last night
with a prominent lawyer from Buffalo,
who declared It would not be dihieult
to interest capital in that city 20
finance a club, as the franchise Is TO
be had practically for the asking. There
is little doubt that in case OF necessity
six pretty good cities could be whipped
into line. Rochester would string along
il some of the weaker clubs were elimi-
mated.
That the more loyal operators OF the
International League are not yet In de
spair is evidenced from the fact that
another meeting has been planned IN
January. At this time, it is said, an
effort will be made TO reorgsnise a.
either a six-club or an eight-cluo
league. Indeed, IL IS whispered that
yesterdays action was not go d!sss-
trous as appeared on the face OF it
that IL was taken with a view TO clint
mating from the league certain unde:.
sirable cities which could not be voted
out without their own consent
The future OF the international
League. il is said, depends upon the
possibility Of supplanting some OF the
weaker sisters with good, hustling
cities like Syracuse or Worcester. New
York towns, Of course, will have the
preference in case Sunday baseball II
iegalized in this state. The Interna-
tionsl League at the moment OF writ
ing is not dead. But it IL mighty
groggy, no mistake.
Rube Marquard was one of the con
spicuous figures in Peacock Alley. The
Rube had a verbal encounter with
Charles II. Ebbets. Vanguard claims he
is a free agent; that Ebbets assured
him last spring he would not exercise
the opinion on Rube's contract. Mar
guard is anxious 70 sign with Mattys
Reds. Ebbets has warned the Rube
that he is under reserve 10 the Dodgers
and not at liberty to talk business with
any other club.
Christy Mathewson has just lost two
we'll known players through enlistment.
One is young Kopf, the shortstop who
played so brilliantly last season. The
other is Rath, an inielder from the
Coast. who was highly touted by the
Pacific experts
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12
Shoemaker Wins Close
Game From Concannon

]. Howard Shoemaker. the former
pocket billiard champion. defeated
Joseph Conconnsn in 8 pocket billiard
match Of the Billiard Ambulance Fund
series at Days Academy last night by
a score Of 125 TO III.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12
International League Is
In a Groggy Condition
Lannin Notifies Colleagues He Is Through With Buffalo
and Richmond Providence and Rochester Vote to Quit
Barrow Suffers Salary Cut from $500 to $500

appears face Of cold surrender TO fate sporting
variance tossing up sponge occurred yesterday afternoon at the
annual meeting League the Hotel Imperial Wha'
Of the oldest and at one time most power
full minor leagues from unexpected quarter
Joseph Lannn Of the worlds champion Red Soy
notified his colleagues Buffalo with the Barrow
circuit forfeit the franchise after having lost SlooO
through operating in the Bison City,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12
ALexander's Big
League Record
Naval Reserve Five
Beats Crescent A. G.

The Crescent Athletic Club basket
ball team fell before the fast quintct
from the I'd Naval Reserve Battalion
on its Brooklyn court last night e.
score Of so TO rs. Good basket shoot
ing was displayed by the Reserve sail
ors, who led by is 10 l after the first
I'VE minutes Of play.
The first half ended with the I'd
Naval FIVE leading by 81 to Il. The
Half Moon men outplayed the Reserve
players in the second period but were
unable 70 overcome the big lead.
The lineup:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12
Leiheld for Browns

ST. LOUIS, Dec. 1i.-Business Man
ager B. Quinn OF the 81. Louis Ameri-
can League baseball team announced
to-day that Lefty" Leifeld has been
signed to pitch for the ST. Louis Amer
cans during the 1918 season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12
Big Deal Puts
Cubs on Road
To a Pennant
By Louis Lee Arms

Charles Wecghman, president OF
the Chicago National League baseball
club, announced at the Waldorf-As-
toria las. night the purchase OF Gro
yer Cleveland Alexander and Catcher
/ William Killfer from the Philadel-
/ phis Nationals.
! The price paid for this prominent
battery was not made public. 4 re-
porter who ventured the opinion that
the Chicago msgnate had spent $780,
900 for the Philadelphians was re-
warded with a smile from the Cub
owner and the assertion that he was
mot far of"
Mike Prendergast, pitcher, and Bill
Dillhoefer, catcher, go from the Cubs
TO the Quakers by the terms of the
agreement. Some Of the Peacock Alley
fraternity believed that these players,
with $4,000, were exchanged for Alex
the Great and his Titian-haired run
ming mate.
King pin Of Pitchers
For several years Alexander has been
considered the king-pin Of National
League pitchers, and by some the most
valuable finger in either league. The
I lank, side-armcd shooter has Won more
thar thirty games per season for tho
last three years, and in 1915 pitched
/ S76 innings, allowing an average Of
d 49, a
best mark he ever made.
Last season Alexander Was sal
: airy hold-out, and il was reported at
one time that President ". +. Baker
was to place him on the block. Alex
hnslly signed his contract and won
more than thirty games for Moran's
hustling clan.
Bill Killifer was the leader among
the 1917 National League receivers, and
much Of the credit for Alexis smooth
performances is given 10 Killifer's eX-
pert judgment in receiving him. In
addition. kiliifer has been a timely. II
not a particularly hard, hitter. and last
season worked In more games than any
other National League receiver, except
ing Ivy Wingo, of Cincinnati, who tied
Killifer with 100 contests.
81 am happy over the deal" declared
President Weeghman. II believe It as
sures the Cubs the strongest pitching
and catching staff in the National
League. | know of no trio that equals
Alexander, Jim Vaughn and Phil Doug
lass. Vaughn and Douglass already are
exceptional twirlers, and their work
will be improved with the experienced
hand Of Catcher Killifer 70 guide them.
Cash Outlay Considerable
'Tn trading Prendergast and Dill
hoefer to Philadelphia they have re-
ceived a good pitcher and young
catcher Of unusual promise. The cash
outlay was considerable, and altogether
| think we are 10 be mutually con
graduated, A. least, we are in pos
sessing thi. battery. ! have no predic-
tions about the 1918 pennant,
Alexander is wonderful pitcher,
the idol OF Philadelphia fans, credit
TO the game, and one OF the finest fell
lows alive" said President Baker. II
believe such trades as these stimulate
interest in baseball and are good for II.
philadelphia will wish both Alexander
and Killfer success IN their new
home
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12
Tcner Reelected as Head
OF The National League
=. Unanimous but Term Is for Only One Year and
o.b., Interests May Cause Executives Withdrawal
Before That Time-Hempstead Gives Banquet
BY w. ]. Macbeth

~ Terer has served in that capacity the years
Of the National League at the meeting Of
az ST. Waldorf Astoria Hotel yesterday afternoon Mr.
~ chosen TO the parent major organization for the year
FOR which circumstance will be detailed in full little later
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12
Inside Stuff at the Waldorf
Time:
Not Much.

peae Ssfn Huey sassseo Waldorf Not a' m,ca.
Enter Ttco Gentlemen
Tenero did not sleep Throughout the night
He roared like a sea lion.
SECOND GENTLEMAN:
Ddst throw him fish?
FIRST GENTLEMAN:
In truth good SIRE not l. Methinks that he
Is in mood for fish.
Enter TenerO.
TENERO: Good morrow srs!
FIRST GENTLEMAN: Noble Tenero.
SECOND GENTLEMAN Good morrow, sire!
TENERO;
like not Garryera; my word ont
Only last night as in a weirdly dream,
This false Paadn from Porkopois
Ddst below forth continent,
Saying: Hes overpaid, Hes overpaid
think ought to cut the suckers pay
ask you, gentlemen, N fairness all,
Since first we crossed the Baseball Rubcon
And drove the Federal hordes without our gates.
Thereby corralling added cesterci
That might have got away from us by chance
1 ask you now does Garryera think
Who knows my strange dislike for amputauon
My Observation-Disclosures views
On things pertaining to the pocketbook-
Does Garryera think he'll cut my pay
And get away with it? think me not
I think me not mott think me not, not,
Not, not NOT!
FIRST GENTLEMAN:
With such and kindred nternecne strife,
For bark you, is it not wellknown fact
That as the green of summer turns TO white
And overcoats are drawn from out of hoch
While befurred ladies walk the Appian Way,
That Cincinnatus Garryera must
Forsooth begin to MARBLE through his hat?
SECOND GENTLEMAN:
III say he does.
TENERO
4 plague upon his conversational powers
Whether or no he's talking through his lid;
And mark me WELL am great Ienero,
Straightway I'll ask him where he gets that stun?
FIRST GENTLEMAN; ,
I would should think you could; and more,
I'd lamp the constitution of the lodge
And ascertain if there is any rule,
ask you, gentle, in fairness all
'rhst would restrain noble Tenero from handing
s brother Elk a punch upon the puss'
TENERO:
never thought Of that
SECOND GENTLEMAN:
An excellent thot and yet it gives pause,
Good comrades all, If that should come 10 pass
The ponderosity Of Great Ieiero
vioht he in truth weapon thned against
Himself Suppose he misses Garryera
of Cincinnatus who's built near the ground
o. I've like the dachshund of our "Buckwheats and"f
Srnnosino he should miss? What force is there
RI conid restrain that noble, ponderous right?
FIRST GENTLEMAN;
think me none
SECOND GENTLEMAN; ,,.;,,
That mighty right, unloosed IN righteous wrath,
Would uproot trees, destroy giant buildings here
And make Bedlsm Of our CITY FAR -
RI, Tsmmany should it hold FORTH or fifth.
o. .h@,sand wears, could never tie. And, too
The cops might take the matter seriously
And toss noble Tenero IN the jug
FIRST GENTLEMAN; II,
You're Wilbur Wright they would
TENERo; ~
/ never thought Of that
SECOND GENTLEMAN; suh,
n GaYryera's spelling for hgh' ,.,
Iet's knock him on the knob on some asth hgnC
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12
Polo First


Britain having beaten
look reign
supreme assault in the gaed
the polo
This left Britain polo control trophy during length of
the
The upset just a where at any
echoed calling
Btain polo several them
gone
great English polo victOrs in the final stand only faint
shadow remnant is left.
Then Tennis
rep came Americas lawn tennis possession
Cup .
1914 Maurice Mclaughlin his last brilliant stand hold the
tron5v overpoverng Brooke n Widng succession
for Australasia at last reconqGered her
lost tennis territory Of the trophy during the
duration Of the
Inst as Ccape and the Twilight Zone from the
Of Australasia has Joined
M Mighty caravan that began Vshala back August 1914
But the DavisC Cup remains with the Austraiasian'
Evans and Golf
over
landed both titles the before the championship
L. and khaki
One Answer
10 think
possby do better thsnto quote Colonel Khayyam:
Earth could not das,Cer, the Seas that
IN flooiag purple, OF their Lord forio7;
Nor rolling Hearer, uith all his signs revedrd
And hidden by the ieeue Of Night aud Morn"
u this nt a complete reply st least 1t isn't
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12
7hE SPORT;
LIGHT%z:x,s;:s!::''

discussing hod.over championship titles through
YOU
o Of Office?
time reach the when
competition abruptly checked, their titles intact
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12
Wrestling Bouts
On Card Tonight

COMMUTE LIMIT MATCHES
Tommy Dra.k VS.. George Msnieh
(Holland) (Serbia)
Harry Stevens VS.. Karl Pospishil
(England) (Bohemia)
Fred Pilakoff VS.. Tom McDermott
(Finland) CTexsO
Yusif Hus,ans vs.. Sula Hevonpaa
(BalkanD (Finland)
FINISH MATCHES
2-ROUR LIMITS
Pierre lie Beige VS.. Joe Rogers
(Belgium) (Ameriea)
DR.. B. F. Roller VS.. John Heracle
(America) (Delaware)
II. christensen VS.. w. Zbyszko
(Depmark) (Poland)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12

PIsa. Dreyfuss announced that
u ~ Asmauz had been placed or
,sns~.ke', but W 70 a lats hour this
h still on the bargain counter
q dsrstood New YORK and Brook,
,ss oela after him. weeghmsn
fin,ss no longer is interested In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12

s.,. sssIesnt Harry n. Hampstead Of the
~ gsen Giants Nsnquetsd his fellow
az p,esdsnts Of the National League
Ia. hemeer Of the dignitaries Of the
X. seAgus az the Waldorf last night.
ss,.,..her was given in honor Of Giant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12

Ne National League will attempt TO
.lh all its business to-day, go az 20
w = clear deck for the Joint meet,
has not yet been decided
,,tsI 70 return here 70 complete tho
$50 business II anything remains 20
=, sens when the move westward Is
s...' " y possible the session may be
''alihetd in the West.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12

II CaYryera's spolfng lot "k"'' J-,.-:
49, Lnork him on the knob on some dark night.
~, TS,syo and T,oo Gentlemen, otso the dsthorJ.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12

Chsrles Wesghmau declared the pur-
ss'e Of Alexander and Killifer was
~ the preliminary move Of a sort OF
sNsnehmsrt that will staTtle the base
w world. lie insists other deals
Vsslly important are on the hre and
y be announced before he leaves
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-12-12

Christy Mathewson has just lost two
we'll known players through enlistment.
One is young Kopf, the shortstop who
played so brilliantly last season. The
other is Rath, an infelder from the
Coast, who was highly touted by the
Pacific EXPERTS
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-02
fire department. $3,06754.
 No Police Patrol Durina Daytime

Councilman Carney inquired as to the reason the police patrol was not in use in the day tima. He thought it ought to be reacy for call either day CT night. As it is now, he said. the police have to hunt lip a jitney driver when they want to carry drunken man to headquarters. Mayor Brown informed the councilman that the chief of police had tod hinl that m addi- tional man On the force would h. nec- essary to provide driver for the pa trol in the day time.
 Alderman A'ler said that the no- lice department did net have money enough to pay tho salary of another man on the force at the present time and that was the reason the natrol is not in use during the day. The po- lice commissioners, he said, were anxious to have the patrol put to us5 during the day time and that 1t was their intention in making :he pur- chase to have the patrol used both day and night.
 The council then adjourned to the evening of October 18th. At the sd- journed meeting it is expected that the report of the inspection of the fire fighting facilities and conditions in the city made recently by the National Fire Upderwriters will be taken up fof Consideration.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-10-02
AT THE DAVIS THEATRE. Vaudeville and Moving Pictures,

Polly of the Circus, Margaret Mayo's world famed classic of the 'tig tops and now converted from the celebrated play into a tremendous photo-specta- cle, at the Davis theatre today as the first of the eagerly awaited Goldwyn pictures. After an absence Of almost an entire year from the screen. Mae Marsh, who won world wide popularity in The Birth of a Nation. comes again to greet her huge throngs of admirers in one of the most beautiful and eIab- crate productions ever made for the screen. Polly of the Circus was di- rected by Charles Horan, virtually a newcomer among directors, and the magnificent settings and artistic de- tails are the creation of Everett Shinn, the noted artist
 The other feature on the bill is Jack Devereaux and Anna Lehr in The Grafters, a five part Triangle drama that appeals to everyone