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The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
An All-time AlI-Star Team.
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Foreword.

Back in the closing days of the
late campaign in balloon an argu-
ment was turned adrift one afternoon
as to what group Of players might
constitute the makeup of an ALL
Time All-Star team-a team to be
picked from the complete span of
the game with its beginning nearly
fifty years ago.
Naturally, a vast number of words
were unfurled upon the occasion. with
any number of entries named and
listed as worthy members of the
All-Star cast,
Taking the cue. we decided to try
the experiment of picking such a cast
mot solely from our own limited OBJ
servation, extending over a period of
some eighteen or twenty years-but
in the main from the collective opin-
ion OF those who have known a wider
range. With this end in view, We
discussed the possibilities and proba-
bilities with such veterans as Frank
Bancroft, forty years with the Reds;
Clark Griffith, one OF the games
wisest students, and with such vet
eran and keen-observing baseball
writer's as Sam Crane, William B.
Hanna, Joe Villa and others who have
watched the long parade file by for
periods, on the average. covering
more than a quarter of a century.
As we expect to be held to a re-
stricted output very shortly, due to
the exigencies and demands of the
artillery game, this seemed to be a
fairly fitting period to unfold the
results of the long investigation.
We can say in advance that out of
the nine positions only one seems to
rest in doubt. The others were al
most unanimously backed.
No 1-Catcher.
Here We came to a long array
Frank Flint, Charley Bennett. Zim-
mer. Mcclure, Robinson, Bergen,
Killing, Bresnahan and various others.
But the bulk of the votes went to
Buck Ewing, of New York and Gin
cinnati.
Those who had watched Bucks
play over period of years, and who
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Grantland Rice Will Name
An All-Time All-Star Team

had seen most of the others up
through Ray Schalk. put the old Red
Giant on top Of the heap.
Wherein did Ewing excel?
He was a great mechanical catcher.
He had q wonderful arm and no man
was surer back of the bat As a
batsman he ranged above 300 for
nine years, reaching 81 near the
finish of his career.
But above this he had a keen brain,
uncsnny Judgment, and those who
worked with him say that he had
no rival at diagnosing the weakness
Of opposing batsmen or at handling
his pitchers with rare skill.
Buck Wins.
He could hit. throw, catch and
work his pitchers to the last de-
gree: and he combined with this a
personality that was always a driv-
ing force.
Mention the run of catchers to
almost any Of those who have been
watching baseball closely for IS
years, and the verdict is immediate:
BUCK EWING-there was only
one Buck!"
Killing Fairly Close.
There was also a general vote to
the effect that Johnny King was
fairly close, close enough to be
Ewing's runner-up.
Killing was also a fine thrower,
hard hitter and brilliant strategist.
The game has known few smarter
catchers-few who could get more
out of a pitching stan.
But as brilliant as King was over
a span of years, we found no one
who placed him over the immortal
Buck.
Ewing could do all that any 9TH
er catcher could do" remarked one
of the veteran critics, "and a few
things in addition. He was brill
liant, yet consistently so. His play
was never in streaks. And no man
ever knew more baseball. There
have been any number of great
catchers in the game, but you'll find
only one Buck Ewing"
Being practically the unanimous
pick of players and writers who
have watched them all file by, Ew-
ing draws the top award.
(Tomorrow the pitchers.)
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Downey VI. Griffith.

Tom Jones, former manager of jess
Willard but who now looks after tn
interests Of Bryan Downey, the crac''
welter-weight Of Columbus, Ohio,
. letter to this office says that he ha
matched Dovney to meet Johnn
Grifiths, the good weIter-weight OF
Akron, Ohio. in q twelve-round bout
on New Years afternoon. The bout
VIII De held at Akron, Ohio, which Is
Q great city for the boxing game.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
2akNAaa@zaGs
The Avenue at Ninth
HAVANA ENTRIES.

FIRST RACE-Twc-ysAr-oid msideus: LIIos
Gnce: purSe. 500; Eve and a half furiOnsz-
Ukulels. 100: RedHta V. 100; PhedoDsn. lp;
Lsudstor. 100; Chip. lOI. OrssJS 10. oOuhsos
ton, IL; LsbUDum III. IL
SECOND RACE-ClaimIng; purss. san. >
yeArolds and upward; I've and half fUTlonE%
Helmets DsuEhtsr s; Recorder. lB; Don
Collins, lO5; Brown Baby. l0; AdsliI, las; KID
Nelson, III; Barnard. III Skssis Ill; Big
LumRI, Ill; Blown Pinoe. III; Baby Cole, Il''
Dash. ll4
THIRD RACE-ClRiming; purse. $40: S-yesr-
oldS and upward; i've and a half furlOngs.
'MOncrief los. Genesis. 10: sVErdA g.. lot
Money, 100; 'WsrerlnE. l9a. Rhyme. lOs; Clesk
III: EEslina. Ill; Color. IL; Frank PattsrsCa.
Ia; Dignity, lli: FOnCtiDnuAire, II.
FOURTH RACE-CH1Css Handicap; pufse
$50; all Hgcs: six fIrlcns. SpNrkleT. lOa
J. J. Murdcck. q
FIFTH RACE laiming; purse, Sb. Syfaf
olds; siI furlongs. 'ArrUw. -: sBeaumout LADY,
no: Beauty sIot, lO; POughkeepsie. lo6: LIT
tie. lO6; OakwOod Boy. los; Prank Coleman, 10;
SHryun ii, ia
SIXTH RACE-ClAjm5ng; purse. $50; 5-voa--
olds and upward one mile and twenty yards
lBrookheld. 81; Dental. y; Trappod tx; Bl'ok
Frost. ln: Chief Brown, rs; SChemeT, l@ .
'Redpust, lO; 'MOutressOr. lB.
'Appnentice allowance claimed.
Cures Colds in Great Britain
LAXATIVE BROMO QUINlNE tablets remcys
the cause. E.WGROVE'S signature % box sc
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Herman Meets Mason.

Pete Herman, bantam-weight cham-
pion, has signed articles of agreement
calling for him to meet frankie Ma
son, the Western Bantam, in a ten
round bout for the bantam-weight
title, at Fort Wayne. Ind, tomorrow
night. Mason is considered quite a
fighter by the boxing critics OF Fort
Wayne, and they expect to see him
give Herman a hard fight.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Arrest Boxing 0mciaIs.

New York, Dec. I4.-Another squad
OF boxing promoters was pounced
upon by the police yesterday after
noon. Thirteen Of them were handed
summonses calling for their appear
ance in court next Monday to ex-
plain why they staged bouts at the
POstman Athletic Club in Harlem last
Friday night.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Dutch Brandt Married.

New York, Dec. N.-"Dutch' Brandt,
the Brooklyn bantam-weight. who Sc
cured the decision over Harold Farese
OF Newark. n. J., in a Ground bout
at the National A. C. of Providence,
f. l.. on Wednesday right. was mar
ried yesterday and then left with his
bride for New Orleans. where he is
scheduled to meet Young Lawlor, the
New Orleans bantam eight, for
twenty rounds at the Orleans A. c.,
on Monday night
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Greb to Eight Mike.

Pittsburgh, Dec. 1L-If nothing de-
velops 10 upset arrangements that
nave been carried well toward COM
pletion, an important boxing bout will
De furnished to the fight fans of Pitts
burgh on New Years afternoon. Tho
omcials that staged the Harry Greb
JACK Dillon bout at Forbes Field ir
that city last summer have PRACTICAL,
signed up Greb to meet Billy Miske,
OF St Paul, for ten rounds,
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
PRINTERS NAME CLEVELAND.
Unions Baseball League Selects
Place for 1918 Tourney. .

Boston. Dec. 14.-Joseph J. Dallas,
secretary OF the Union Printers Ma
tional Baseball League, announced to-
day that the 1918 tournament would
be held at Cleveland at date to
be determined later. Plans are under
way to make it a week of patriotic
demonstrations. Boston, indianapolis.
Cincinnati, st. Paul, New York, Wash
ington, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh.
Chicago, Detroit and st. Louis will
be represented.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
COLLEGE FIVES
PLAY TONIGHT
Double-header Scheduled
for Inaugural Of Intercol-
legiate League at Y.

The inaugural Of the new Intercol-
legiate Basketball League Is schSds
uled for tonight at the Y, M. c. A.
Building at o'clock. .
The tossers from George Washing
ton University will meet Gallaudet
College quint In the opening battle,
while Catholic University will play
Maryland State College in the night
cap OF this double attraction.
The Intercollegiate League in hav-
ing two big college games scheduled
for the same evening is offering the
fans an attraction that Is bound to
tax the limited space allotted to the
spectators in the small balcony at
the 7.
There Is sure to be a large attend
ance, for all the colleges interested
have their specially elected cheer
leaders, and squads Of chief rooters'
who will turn out en- masse.
NJ. s.. c. u, G. W. U. and q. C..
although not as well prepared as they
will be later. are anxiously awaiting
the sound Of the gong. Gallaudet and
George Washington, who are pitted
against each other in the first con-
test, are about evenly matched ac-
cording to the reports sent out by
their mentors.
Catholic University should defeat
Maryland State in the sescond con-
test, but the latter will give them a
strong argument.
Maryland State has not had a repre-
sentative quint for the past five years.
They have some very good material
and starting with this season basket
ball will again be taken up as a major
sport. By next season they will
possess one of the finest basketball
courts in the South.
The teams will start their contests
with the following lineup. but several
other members Of their squads are
bound to get a chance to- show
whether or not they are Of varsity
caliber. The teams will line UP as
follows:
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Carpenter, Star Center,
Elected Wisconsin Pilot

Madison, Wis, Dec. 4-By the
unanimous vote Of the Badger foot
ball team Charles H. Carpenter of Ra-
cine was elected captain Of the Uni
versity of Wisconsin football team to-
day. Carpenter was selected for CEN
ter on several of this years All
Conference teams. He was credited
with good work by breaking up the
Minnesota shift when Wisconsin beat
the Gophers this fall.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Have Harvard Star.

The charlestown (Mass) Navy Lard
shouid make as good a reputation
at hockey this winter as It did at
football last fall. with such a fine
player as 8. T. Hicks, the former
harvard varsity and Boston Ath-
letc Association captain and star.
a. coach and the splendid material
he will have to work with.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Goulette in Navy.

New York. Dec. 1L-Alfred Goulette,
winner, with Jack Masin. of the 6-day
bicycle race last week enlisted in the
United States navy today.
Athletes are in the pink of condi-
ton and can stand the grind. 1t is
an opportunity for them to serve
their country" said Goulette.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
NEW YORK BOXING
DECISION WEDNESDAY

New York. Dec. A-A decision on
the legality Of boxing in New York
under the club membership plan may
be gvien here next Wedneday by Mag
istrate Corrigan In City Court. He
has instructed counsel for the State
and the new Polo A. A. to file briefs
and win make some decision next
Wednesday.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
EasY Money for Benny.

Champion Benny Leonard will prob
ably grab on several thousand more
dollars on next Monday night. as he
Is slated to go against Chick" Brown.
the promising New Haven light
weight. in a 10-round bout at the
Ryan A. c.. OF New Haven, Conn.
The advance sale o. tickets has al
ready reached the 5000 mark and the
promoters look for a $4,000 gate.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Jack Britton Sick.

New York. Dec. 14-Jack Britton is
another fighter that is on tie sick list
at present. Jack contracted a heavy
cold recently which developed into
grip. His physician has informed hir
that 1t will be at least two weeks be
fore he can start training for anothe.
contest. Britton intends to remain in
doors, as he is anxious to get well as
soon as possible.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
PANTHERS DROP BASEBALL.
Pitt Not to Have Nine. Owing to In
reference with Military Work.

Pittsburgh. Pa, Dec. 1.-THE Uni
versity Of Pittsburgh will not engage
in intercollegiate baseball next spring,
it was announced by K. e. Davis,
graduate manager OF athletics. In
reference of baseball with military
drill and general lack Of interest Is
given as the reason for the abandon
ment Of the sport. Interclass base
ball will be substituted.
The university wrestling team will
not engage in intercollegiate COM
petition this winter for q similar rea-
son, 1t was announced.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Cuthbert Enlist,.

Duncan Cuthbert, professional of
the Riverton Country Club, has en-
listed in the engineering corps Of the
army and has left for Camp Meade.
near Baltimore. Duncan is a brother
Of Dave Cuthbert, the PRO" at the
Huntington Valley Country Club.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Scranton Star Drafted.

Scranton, Dec. H.-Stanley Reese.
a member OF the Scranton basketball
team. has been certified for service
in the national army. and will leave
for Camp Meade, Md. Reese has
played at guard on the locals for
two seasons.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Stengle Is Uneasy.

It was said that Casey StengIe is
anxious to get away from Brooklyn
and had hopes that he might be
traded to some other club.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Ray Fisher EnEists.

New York, Dec. 14.-Ray Fisher, a
leading pitcher of the New York Yam
KEGS, has enlisted in the U. S. army
and is now at Fort Slocum. He noti-
fed his club OF the fact today.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

Goals from nor-H Biegel ~. Berkov CO..
Bsuensehmidt. B. Biegel. DAILY %, Solomon.
Potter. Foster and Long. Goals from foul
n. Biegs. Of 9; Daily. . Of q Refsree-Mr
Aons. Time Of peiOds-Fou Of 10 minutsA
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
aa Traded Bowns for Shoten
YANKEES ARE AFTER
TRIO OF BROWNS

Chicago. III, Dec. H.-CoL Jacob
Rupert. OF the New York Americans.
and Phil Ball. owner Of the St. Louis
American club. were still dickering
over players today.
Col Ruppert's first drive was an Of
fer Of six players in return for Sisler.
Pratt and Lavan- He offered Maisel,
Peckinpaugh. Gedeon. Pipp and Nuna-
maker. and any one OF his pitchers.
Mr.. Ball rejected the offer. but said
he might consider II further II Col.
Rupert added $4,000 as an added In
ducennent
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
Biddle in Aerial Squad.

New York. Dec. A-Craig Biddle.
noted tennis player, il now q first
class private in the army aviation
corps. He took the oath today and
started Immediately for Kelly Field,
San Antonio, where he will train.
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

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The Washington herald., 1917-12-15

Cures Colds in Great Britain
LAXATIVE BROMO QUIN7NE tablets remcys
the cause. E.w.GROEE'S signature % box &c
The Washington herald., 1917-12-15
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Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
VANGUARD OF ELkS HAS
 ARRIVED IN BOSTON
It is Expected Thousands Will be in
 the City by Saturday Night.

Boston, July 5.-Several hundred delegates to the national Elks' con Vention net week arrived yesterday and today, and it is expected that many thousands will be in the city by Saturday night. The first regular state delegation to reach the scene of the great gathering will be that from California, which is due on Saturda' morning. The Oregon delegation will come d few hours later.
 Every detail of the programme for the entertainment of the visitors will be completed by tonight. The infor- mation bureau and registration head quarters will be opened Saturday morning.
 Each guest at the dinner to be given by the New England Elks next Wednesday night will receive a pine apple The fruit will be the gift of the Porto Rican delegates.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
BRITISH HAVE CAPTURED
 117,77e PRISONERS IN EUROPE
Besides Those Taken in the African
 Campaigns.

London, July 5.-Since the begin ming of the war the British have cap tured 117.776 prisoners, exclusive of natives taken prisoner in the African campaigns many of whom have been released, said Major Gen. F. B. Mau- rice, director of military operations a the war office today. The British have lost to the enemy 51 ,08S men, in cluding Indian and native troops These figures take in all theatres of war.
 The British have captured 739 guns during the war and lost 133 Of the guns lost 37 were captured, and of the 96 remaining in enemy hands S4 were lost by the British on the west front early in the war
 The British have not lost single gun the west front since April 1915," said the general.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
GREAT DEMAND FOR
 LABOR IN MASSACHUSETT
Call for Steel and Iron Workers, Farm Laborers and Summer Resort Help

Boston, July 5.-The demand for labor both skilled and unskilled, at the state public employment office was greater during the month of June than at the same period of the year at any time since the office was established ten years ago. It also slightly ex- ceeded that of the previous month. The heaviest call was for skilled workers in the steel shipbuilding in dustry and various steel and iron trades. Farm laborers and summer resort help were greatly in demand.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
DANISH BARK SUNK
 OUTSIDE WAR ZONE
Ship Was on Her Way From Green
 land to Copenhagen.

Washington, July 6.-State depart ment reports from Copenhagen today said members of the crew Of the Dan ish auxiliary bark Ivigtut had made q statement that their boat was sunk outside the war zone June 19 by a German submarine and that all eff forts of the captain to reach the sub marine to protest against the sink ing was ignored. The Ivigtut was on her way from Greenland to Copenha- gen with a cargo of cryolith when at tackled. The crew escaped in a life boat and were rescued by a Swedish fishing vessel six days later.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06

nounced: This friend of mine is some fighter, believe me"
 At the annual meeting of the Pic. neer Hook and Ladder company of steninston borough, officers were grange, foreman; James Duke, first assistant; Robert L. Burtch, secre- tary; George w. Haley, treasurer; Frank L. Staplin, steward. Raoul M. Delagrange was elected delegate to the annual convention of the Connec- ticut State FYremen's league. to be held in Hartford next month and James Duke was chosen alternate. The foreman appointed these committees: On inquiry, Frank B. Tracy, A. c. slade and George v. Haley; on audit bro and James H. Stivers.
 Local Laeonics.
 There were at least three patriotic babies born in Westerly on the morn ing of the Glorious Fourth, 1917. Their names are Brown, Murphey and Nor rison-
 When the Twentieth company. Coast Artillery. corps. Rhode Island National Guard, is recruited to strength, the states quota. will be complete, for the regular army.
 Representatives of the state board of public roads held a session in the town hall, Thursday, for the accom- modation of automobile owners in Westerly who desired registration of their motor vehicles.
 The Westerly town council in exc cutive session voted to increase the pay of the regular members of the police force to the amount of S10 a month each. This is granted to par tially meet the high cost of living.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06

Meriden.-It is roughly estina ted that about $500 was made for the Red Cross at the Liberty tournament at the Highland Country club Wednes- day. The Army golf team. explained by General James F. McAdams. defeat ed the Navy gof team. explained by Admiral Townsend Palmer. by Is 10 Z. and thereby was entitled to the United States Golf association certificate.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06

Torrinston.-The warden and bur- gesses of the borough of Torrington have filed a petition with the public utilities commission protesting the ac- tion of the Torrington Water company in raising its rates. The borough has 103 hydrants and up to March a charge of s15 was made for each; now the price is up to s25.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
COLLECTOR FOR A BREWERY
 MURDERED AT BUFFALO.
Murderers Got Away With About $2,-
 900, the Days Collections.

Buffalo, N. T.. Ju.y 5.-Charles Spang, collector for a brewing com pany, was murdered this afternoon aEF about 5000, representing the day collections Wes stolen.
 Spang was sitting at 2 table in saloon at Fourth and Georgia streets counting the money. Four men ca nls in side door. shot dim dead. grab0o, the money and fled
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR
 PRESENTED TO PRESIDENT
5akhmetieH the First Representative
 of New Russian Government.

Washington. July 5.-Boris Eakhme- tien, head of the Russian mission to the United States, was formally pre- sented to President Wilson today as the first ambassador to this country under the new Russian government. Secretary Lansing presented the am basssdor ard formal greetings were eXChanged
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
EXEMPTION BOARDS ARE
 GIVING SERIAL NUMBERS
To Men Who Registered - NuH1hcrs
 Are to Be Poste5 Publicly.

boards which p.if admlnlster the re lection of the draft have oeEJu gi Ing serial numbers t0 ire men uhJ r~rc scEtstercd on June Q.
 Instructions from Washington are s0 post tF.e numbers publicly as ro~I ar given. This was being done .u some parts of the country today and lea fo false reports that drafted numbcrs had been Announced
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
BOY CRUSHED TO DEATH
 UNDER AN AUTO TRUCK
Fell Beneath Wheels While Learning to Ride Bicycle at PittsfieId. Mass

Pittsheld. Mass, July 5.-Freeman Robinson, t3 years old. was crushed to death under an automobile truck today He was learning to ride a bi- cycle and lost control as he approach ed the heavy truck He fell beneath the rear wheels as the driver turned the machine into a fence. Edward Johnson, chauffeur, was held blame less the boy being on the wrong side of the road.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
Henry Field Reported to Be Dying.

Chicago, July 5.-Marshal Field. Sd, grandson of the famous Chicago mer- chant and whose mother Is Mrs. Maid win Drummond of England, was sum moned today to New York. where his younger brother Henry was reported dying at the Presbyterian hospital. The Field brothers were educated in England but returned to this country when war with Germany was declared. The elder enlisted in the First Illinois cavalry
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06

Fair Haven.-Dr. M. J. Sheahan, a native of this section and who was until 2 few months ago practicing medicine in Derby, is now a surgeon in the 57rn United States infantry in Texas and has been promoted to first lieutenant. It is expected the regiment will soon be ordered to France.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
INDICTED FOR LARCENY or
 JEWELS VALUED AT sfe.s
Or. Joseph Herer. a Dentist. sf Los Angeles. Was Arrested in Rs~ Tork-

Boston Ju, s.-pf Joseph Homer a deutiat. cf i.9t NnEe ea. Has ira...rf o1ay for fae lar.r rrF here or tffF D. ,r jewels Naiued sf f1sf-G from W.rr 'adgf HIhIr of PareGrua t..I fi- 1~r vas ar-trted iu rsv York 'furI.F ght and heid ls a fI-iritc from fI.. ice; He wl.l be brought here tor ir.a'
 }t.ss HN01r charged thtf Hr.. f.r c with Homer hc drew -efo. or and breed her to sian an order HH Che siel where che ws-s stopping for t.e L.lL.ert- of fnn Irn-nI.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
What Real Trouble Means.

Now that the Trishmen have been told to settle their own difficulties, they begin to realize what Parliament has been up against.-F1orida Times Union.
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06

New Haven.-New Haven has a gross indebtedness of S4845, 500. Its total receipts at the close of the fiscal year, Dec. 31. 1915, were s4.1s2 .0O6.25; total expenditures S4,054,01420; net indebtedness, S4810 0582.17
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
ft's Goind,

Its scarce, but it goes" is a new German epigram on the food situa- ton. The same statement can He applied to autocracy with a different shade of meaning for "goes"-St Louis Post-Disnatch
Norwich bulletin., 1917-07-06
Would Need It.

Texas has 6Oo, 900 acres planted to peanuts, but what she needs most is to plant her peanut politicians, if it takes 6,OO0, 900 acres to accommodate them.-Houston Post.