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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
CROH BIG HELP TO REDS
Diminutive Thirdsacker Has De-
veloped Rapidly in Last
Few Seasons.
Webster,

When the critics select the king of
National League third basemen Heinie
Groh. guardian of the near corner for
the Cincinnati Reds. will be sure to
receive honorable mention. The di-
minutive inielder. whose playing has
been an important factor in the sue
cess of Mathewsons club. may not be
the greatest third baseman in the
pastime, but he is one of the best Re
Gently many experts have compared
his work with that of Heinie thinner
man. third baseman of the Giants, who
this season is conceded to be the peer
of all third sackers.
Groh has developed rapidly in the
last few seasons. Not only have his
batting and fielding been of assistance
to the Reds in their drive toward the
top. but his generalship has figured
prominently in the inside play" Of the
infield. the other members of which
are Hal Chase, at first: Dave Shean, at
second, and Billie Kopf, at short.
The little star Of the Reds was born
in Rochester. n. Y, in 1889 and ac-
CURED his early base ball training on
the sand lots Of that city. Groh played
with many clubs in that neighborhood
during his youth. He took up the game
because he preferred base ball to any
other line of endeavor
Il didn't become a ball player because
l liked life of ease" he remarked in
recounting the circumstances of his en- :
trance into the game. LAS a matter
OF fact, a ball players life is not a bed
Of roses. 1t entails much hard work"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29

ago. but baked at the $4,000 hurdle
erected by President McGil of the
Hoosiers, who demanded to he REM
bursed for the loss of Hendricks serv-
ices. Hendricks has demonstrated an
unusual amount of ability as a mana ger
and has been uniformly successful in
the minor league field. so much so that
1t is surprising he has not been placed
before this. The remarks attributed
to President Tener of the National
League about the possibility OF Hen
bricks taking the place left vacant
when Miller Higgins went to the Yam
KEGS are believed in some quarters as
showing which way the wind is blow
ing. In discussing the subject Tener
said:
The National League would welcome
Hendricks. He has proved his worth
in the minor leagues. Men who are able
to show striking results in the bushes
invariably produce when called to
more verdant fields. l do not believe
the Indianapolis club of the American
Association will stand in the way of
Mr. Hendricks advancement if Branch
Hickey is so serious about landing this
manager as appeared to be the case
some little time ago. The opportunity
for such advancement comes but sci.
dom. / am not speaking officially. of
course. but l hope that it will be pos
sible for the ST. Louis club to effect its
original plan and make Mr.. Hendricks
one of our family
The Cardinal CLUB itself is said to be
likely to undergo a change of owner
ship in the near future. reports from
st. Louis being to the effect that Rob-
ert Lee Hedges. former owner of the
Browns. who started on a shoestring
and acquired a comfortable fortune
from the game in the Mound city. is
angling for a controlling interest in
the enterprise. There are more than
$50 stockholders of the Cardinals. none
of them men of any considerable
and Hedges believes he can OBJ
IA in enough of the stock to control the
club at a comparatively low figure at
the present time when the outlook for
base ball is none too rosy. Hedges has
faith in the national game. and is look
ing to the future. He was not any too
popular with his. fellow-magnates
when running the Browns in the
American League. however, and his eff
forts to obtain a seat at the National
League board may meet with stiff OPP
position. If he does succeed in enter
ing base ball again via the Cardinals
route it would not upset the plan to
get Hendricks as manager. however.
as Hedges and Hickey are close
friends
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
Many Gridiiron Games Are Scheduled
Today for Official End of Season

GEORGETOWN vs.. Usaacs at Am. League Park.
Maryland State VS.. Hopkins, at Baltimore.
Ark. Aggies vs.. Ark Coll, at Batesville.
9uckneu vs. SusQuehanna. at 1ewisburg.
Case VI. Western Reserve. at Cleveland.
Clemson W. Davidson. At Charlotte.
Colorado Aggies vs.. Uni. Of Colo, at Ft. Col.
Creighton vs.. Uni. Of Wyoming, at Omaha.
Davis and Elkins VI. Bethany, At Elkins.
Delaware VI. Mt. St. Mays, at Newark.
DePaul Uni. vs.. Uni. Of Detroit At Chicago.
Eastern vs.. Va. Christian. at Nanas,as.
Emporia vs.. Kan. State Nor, at Coll. Field.
Erskins VS.. Bailey Mil Inst. At Due West.
Fisk Uni: vs.. Talladega, at Nashville.
Frank. AID MARSHALL. VS.. Gettysbuzy at Lane.
Georgia Tech vs.. Alabama Poly. ut Atlanta.
Grand Island VS.. Hastings at GRIND Island.
Hamp. sid. vs. Wake Forest. at Norfolk.
Hampton Inst. vs.. Howard Uni. at Hampton.
Hobart vs.. Uni. Of Buffalo. at Buffalo.
Holy Cross VS.. q. Of Vermont. at Worcester.
Howard Payne vs.. Daniel Baker. at Br' n'w'd.
Huron VI. State Sch. of Mines. at Huron.
Illinois Yves. vs.. Normal, At Bloomington.
Iowa State ". Drake. at Des Noines.
Jas. Milhkin vs.. Eastern Nor. At Charleston.
Kan. Nan. TT. Sch. We. So. West'n. At Pitts.
Kanx. Aggies vs.. Washburn. at Topeka.
Kan. Yves. vs.. Bethany. at Lindsborg.
Kenyon VI. Denison. at Newark.
King VI. Emory and Henry, at Bristol.
Know rs. Monmouth. At Galesburg.
La. State vs.. Tulane, at Baton Rouge.
Marietta vs. Ohio Uni. at Marietta.
Marquette vs.. Wabash. at Milwaukee.
Marshall VS.. West Va. Wes.. at Huntington.
NarvviIle vs.. Tusculnm. at Maryville.
Miami VS.. UAi. of Cincinnati. at Circinn.d.
Mississippi Asgies vs.. Haskell, at Memphis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
"WEAR WARMER CLOTHES
AND BURN LESS COAL"

Wear warmer clothes and burn less
coal.
Washington physicians. who compose
the medical division of the Home De-
Tense League. have been urged by Fuel
Administrator Weaver to recommend
this practice in the interest of promot-
ing coal economy.
Mr. Weaver was one of the principal
speakers last night at a largely at
tended meeting of the division, which
was held at the residence Of DR.. Darcy
Maeee. 1923 Connecticut avenue north
west.
Another speaker was Food Admins
traitor Wilson, who declared that the
country's surplus wheat supply has
now been shipped to the allies and that
what shipments are made in the future
must be saved from the supply now on
hand.
William p. Emo. director of the
league: Odell S. Smith. deputy director:
Harry F. Almond, secretary, and 9TH
ers addressed the division, which has
now been thoroughly organized. in
Guiding about sixty of the leading
physicians and surgeons of the city
Each Of the police precincts is in
charge of a surgeon, with several as
sistants. The surgeons also are pro-
vided with trained corps of first aid
men and nurses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
CLAIMS RECORD
Irish Heavyweight Boxer Has
Knocked Out Forty One Of His
Fifty-Seven Opponents.

Bill Brennan, ''the Irish heavyweight
champion" holds the world knockout
record in the heavyweight division.
past and present, he having toppled
forty-one of his ffty-seven opponents
Statistics prove that Brennan's record
for K. o!s has never been eaualed in
the heavyweight class Fitzsimmons in
ten years. from 1894 to 1904. scored
eleven knockouts. On the other hand.
he was himself knocked out five times.
twice by Jenries, once by Bill Lang.
Jack sO'Briea and Jack johnson, and
during his entire career scored but
thJrty-six knockouts out of sixty-three
battles.
Next we take James j. Jeffries, who
met with but one knockout during his
whole career inside the ropes. Jack
johnson dropped JEFF at Reno and Jeff's
seconds jumped into the ring and under
the rules of the prize ring Jeffries was
knocked out From 1896 to 1910 JEFF
fries knocked out twelve opponents, in
Guiding all the great heavyweights of
his day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
AHoTHERMEAI FOR PITT.
Penn State Clashes With Warmers
Fast Team Today.

PITTSBURGH. November 29.-Tradi-
skional rivals, the University Of Pitts
burgh ana Pennsylvania State College
meet here today in their annual
Thanksgiving foot ball game. OF. the
nineteen games which the two elevens
have played. Penn State has won
E. slsven to Pitts eight. For the past
1Dur years the latter has held the up
Fer hand. and. according to compare
tive scores, should win today's con-
test. However. in a season of surprises
and reversals as the 1917 season has
:been, the eastern Pennsylvania is con-
SSAered to have a chance, slight as it
may be, to win. and thereby end the
,unbEoken series of victories for the
Panther team extending through three
!Ueasons.
Pittsburgh outweighs the visiting
eleven. and despite the absence of
/ Capt. Carlson, who was injured in the
Washington Jefferson game. present
the more experienced team.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
Is Totals. .. sos 45s 549
WASHINGTON TENPIN LEAGUE.
Michigan Re-Enters Conference
in 1918 With Bright Prospects

"In times of peace prepare for
war" is an old adaEe. So in times
of war prepare for peace. "Huryy
Up" YOst. the Michigan foot ball
mentor. already II looking for
ward to 1918. when his charges
return to a place In the confer
ence group. and indications point
to a strong team. Unlcss many
more OF his men are called to the
eolors there will be an abundance
of good material on hand when
the 1918 practice season starts.
The obstacle encountered this fall
In the scare:ty of real material
will not be present in 1918. nc
cOrdlnE to all the available dope.
Although the names OF the men
who won their letters this year
have not been announced as yet,
the list In not hard one to form.
And. of course. of those fourteen
OF fifteen men who will receive
an" sweaters eleven, and possi-
bly, twelve, will be back In cot
leRe next fall. Goodsell and
Weske, tackles. arc the only men
Y0st is due to lose through grad
nation. and there II a chance that
GOodsell will be eligible to play.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29

Magnates high in the counsels of the
national pastime have the situation
under consideration and, far from Eav-
ing abandoned the plan for red.strict-
ing the minor league map are evolving
another arrangement calculated TO pre-
vent the necessity for all the little fell
lows closing their gates. II the minor
league owners will consent to lay their
petty grievances aside and forget poll
tics there is little doubt but that a way
can be found to sufficiently strengthen
their circuits TO give them reasonable
assurance of weathering the rough
weather forecast in the sports almanac
for base ball next year. 1t is likely
the new plan being evolved for the
salvation of the minors will have been
completed by the time the American
and National leagues hold their annual
meetings and that public announce
ment of it will be made about the mid
die of next month.
Efforts to formulate plan whereby
tho big league clubs hardest hit by the
Army draft will be given opportunity
to obtain material with which to fill
the gaps in their ranks may result in
their having first crack at the talent
left over when the player limit is cut.
There is little doubt but that the major
leagues at their winter meetings will
vote to reduce the number of men who
legally can be carried from twenty
i've in the American and twenty-five
in the National to eighteen. If the
clubs cou4d be made to adhere to a
Sjgid limit of eighteen men and could
he prevented from tying up the best of
the minor league players by various
Efeements and pretexts there should
he enough players to man each club
adequately, as it would mean that
every team would have to cut loose
from one to three capable performers
who would be placed in the market
and could be obtained either by pur-
chase or the waiver route, with the
teams suffering NOSE from the draft
having first chance for their services
1t is assured that some plan of
Strengthening the weakened clubs will
he worked out, some method calculated
to eoualize the clubs in strength as far
as possible, but. whatever agreement
for shifting athletes is reached. it will
stop short of an actual pooling of play
ers which would be bound to prove
detrimental to the sport.
The impression that Jack Hendricks.
manager Of the indianapolis A. A team,
may yet be named field pilot of the ST.
Louis Cardinals is gaining ground.
Branch Hickey had Hendricks practi-
caily signed up for the job few weeks
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
PENN'S. BIG GAME.
Meets Cornell in What Should Be an
Easy Quaker Victory.

PHILADELPHIA, November 29.-Penn-
sylvania and Cornell meet ON Franklin
Field today in their annual Thanksgiving
day foot ball game. The Cornell squad
arrived from Ithaca early in the forenoon
and was reported to be IA excellent physi--
cal condition. AS the result OF wartime
economy, the customary trip Of the Itha-
cans to Atlantic City a few days before
the game was eliminated this year.
Pennsylvania coaches, while confident
of victory, said they did not look for a
large score. The same lineup that has
started the other big games of the season
will face Cornell today. The gridiron was
somewhat soft as a result of Tuesday
nights snow. .--.---
OF the twenty-four contests played be-
tween the two teams since 1898 Pennsyl-
vania has won nineteen and Cornell four
The other game was scoreless tie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
BATTLE OF GRIDIRoN STARS.
Naval Training Station and Fort
Sheridan Meet Today.

CHICAGO. November 29-Twenty-two
football stars from more than a dozen
Universities and colleges throughout
the country meet in contest on Stage
Field today. one eleven representing the
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
and the other the officers who last
Tuesday received commissions in the
Army at the Fort Shridan training
camp.
A number of the players on both
teams have been among the All-Ameri-
can elevens named during the last dec
ade.
The Army team averaged 100 pounds,
outweighing the Navy by more than
fifteen pounds per man. which lead the
experts to make the soldiers a slight
favorite. The Navy, however claimed
that speed on the part Of their team.
which averages several years younger
than their opponents, would offset ad-
vantage in weight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29

No. Sch. Of Mines vs.. Rose Poly, at Terre Il,
1o.ningside VI. Q. of So. Oak. at Sioux c.
Muhlenberg VI. Ursinus At Allentown. -
Neb. Cent. o. VI. Kearney Nor, at Cent o. N
Nevberry W. Presbyterian Coll. at Clfntens9o
n: Mex. Aggies vs.. o. Of n. Mex. at Nos. r.
Okla. Asgies ". o. of Okla. at Okla. sctty.s
Oregon Asgies W. Uni. Of Ore. at Portland.
Pa. Mill. Coll. VI. Albright. at Chsster. rftr
Rice Inst. VI. Texas Aggies, at Houston. - :,
st. Louis Uni. vs.. Wash. o., at St. Louis. =.
st. Mays vs. Doane. at st. Mary's. -
8. W. La: Inst. VS.. La. Nor. at Lafayette. n
southwestern rs. Pittsburgh Nor. at Pits. 4
Southwestern q. VS.. South Meth. q. at Dal. Z
Trinity Uni. rs. Austin. At waxahachie, -
y. Of Arizona VI. Whittier. at Tucson. 81 =
y. of Chat. vs.. q. Of Florida. at Chatta "a.
y. Of Denver VI. Colorado Coll. at Denver.
.. Of Kentucky vs.. Q: Of Tenn: at Lex'stsh.
=. Of louisville vs.; Trsnsvlvanis, at Louiss.
y. o. Missouri vs.. o. Of Kan. at Columbia, ;.
y. Of Nebraska vs. Syracuse. at Lincoln. =
q. Of No. Carolina vs.. o. Of Va. at Chap. Il.
U. of Penn. vs.. Cornell At Philadelphia. 20 4
U. Of eittsbufE VI. Penn State at fittsb'rhJs
o. of Rochester vs.. Carlisle Ind, at Rooh y !,
q. of So. Car. VS.. The Citadel at Columbia.
u. Of So. Cal. vs.. q. Of CAL, At Los Anfeies
D. of Texas VI. q. of Arkansas. at Austin. %
o. Of Utah vs.. Utah Aggies. at Salt Lake e.
q. of Washington.vs. Wash State at seaeIs.
Vanderbilt VI. q. Of South at Nashville,
Va. Poly Inst. VS.. Nil Inst, at Blaoksb'e.
Wash. and Lee vs.. Wash. and JEFF. at Rich
West Va. o. vs.. n. Gag. State at Norr't'.-
VIM. Jewell vs.. Missouri Wes., at Cameron.
Wittenbers vs.. Ohio Northern At sprineAeId,
Woford vs.. Furman. at Greenvills
York vs. KsaTney Nor, At Kearney. g
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
"DRAFT FOR PRODUCTION"
TO BE ASKED CONGRESS
Persons Between IA and 60 Years
Should Aid Nation Produce,
Say Farmers.

Registration of all persons from
fourteen to sixty years of age. or per-
haps seventy, subject to distribution or
draft for productive service of some
kind, is to be urged upon Congress
when that body meets next week. The
proposal has been considered by .
number of farmers organizations.
One of the hackers of the idea. Herbert
Myrick Of Chicago. has taken the mat
ter up with several members of Con-
gress. Mr. Myrick holds women as
well as men should be registered for
this service. Real results can be
achieved much more quickly through
the adoption of this plan, he holds,
than persons realize.
"All this human power can be or
gained into mighty army great
army designed to help Uncle Sam pro-
ductively to a wonderful degree. This
army with effort properly directed
could put us over the top Small
groups can be organized and. choosing
their own officers. can at once begin
real work.
Later these can be united into the
larger units. Expert training can be
provided for old and young-in short.
the plan implies universal employment
and a supply of labor whenever needed
and wherever wanted. The plan is
simple and yet comprehends the en-
tire nation
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
PRIZES TO Be GIVEN
At ARCADE OPENING
New Bowling Alleys to Be Got
Under Way Tonight-Re-
suits of Matches. -

At the opening of the Arcade bowling
alleys tonight prizes are to be awarded
for the best scores registered by men
and women. The woman bowling the
highest game during the night will re-
ceive a two-pound box of candy; a box
of cigars is to go to the man who
knocks down the most pins in single
game. Souvenirs are to be presented
to all the women attending the in
augurai.
There are nineteen alleys at the Ar
cade. All have been refinisheu and ne"
equipment for the whole place installed.
Not many high scores were rolled in
the various leagues last night. One or
two good marks were chalked up. but
in the main the bowling was not above
the average.
Scores of last nights matches:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
Minor League Magnates Deal
Their Players Heavy Blow

The minor leagues have dealt a
heavy blow nj their players.
Hereafter the minor leagues
contract will not contain the fvc
days reicnSe clause. As a result
player. in spite of the fact that
he has signed for whole sea-
soD. can he discharged instnnter.
He cannot appeal to the frater-
nifty. because that disrupted or
E1nizntion no longer has n work.
Ing agreement with the major
and minor league maEnatcS. The
plight of the player. therefore, Is
directly due TO the strike for
higher salaries which failed last
winter and severed the busfnexs
relations of the fraternity with
organized ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
COMING BILLIARD CHAMP
TRAINS LIKE AN ATHLETE
Welker Cochran, 19-Year-0ld Star,
Dodges Late Hours and
Temptations.

Welker Cochran. the nineteen-year-
old billiard star. who expects to come
into possession of Willie Hopes titles.
undergoes a course of athletic training
as severe as most athletes. Delicate
execution with the cue demands per-
feet team work of nerves with eye
sight. and lot of work for young Mr.
Cochran.
Billiard fans who watch a big match
little know the preparation and train
ing necessary for champions before
they can be at the top of their game.
Willie Hoppe is a total abstainer and
spent hours every day in gymnasium
and on the golf links while getting
ready for his championship matches.
Cochran is following closely after
Hoppe. both in playing skill and per-
sonal habits and is always careful to
dodge temptations that usually come
to any one so prominent in the public
eye. Young Mr.. Cochran has never de-
serted his high seat on the water
wagon. and he has always been a firm
believer in the old axiom that early to
bed and early to rise makes man
healthy. wise and a champion billiardist
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
CoINELL-PENNsYLyANIA.

Syracuse is at Lincoln Neb. for an
intersectionaI contest with the Uni
versity of Nebraska The contest
should be brilliant. as Syracuse is
strong and Nebraska is about the best
team in the Missouri valley.
Down in Roanoke the Virginia Mill
tary Institute meets the Virginia Poly
technic Institute. Virginia. polyS
should not have much strouble getting
away with the game. as they probably
are more experienced, faster and heav-
Ter.
1T will be interesting to note what
kind of game West Virginia Univer-
sity puts up against North Carolina
State. out in West Virginia, following
the defeat of the former at the hands
of West Virginia Wesleyan last week.
West Virginia may stage a great come
back and win easily. but it would not
be surprise il it were to break COM
piete1y.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
Bonnie Leonard Should Give
Fred Welsh Another Chance

Freddie Welsh. who lost the
world lightweight title to Bonnie
Leonard, II clamoring for an
ether match. Welsh. according to
prize ring ethics, II entitled to
title and accepted defeat man
fully. It's q leading question
whether he can defeat Leonard
In q return battle, bat that II
not the point. II Welsh thinks
he can whip Leonard he should
receive the opportunity. Leonard
n q popular champion and nm ex-
eelleAt boxer. but he cannot at
ford to ignore . genuine chal-
lenge from Welsh or any other
worthy fee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
QUICK WIN FOR LEONARD.
Knocks Out Sailor Kirke in First
Round at Denver

DENVER, Col, November 2s-Benny
Leonard, lightweight champion boxer
of the world, last night knocked out
Frank (Sailor) Kirke of Denver in the
first round of their scheduled ten-round
bout at Stock Yards stadium.
The knockout blow was a right hook
to the jaw. which Leonard delivered
Immediately after Kirke arose after
having been knocked down by a right
to the BODY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
HAVANA RACES START TODAY.
More Than 500 Horses Ready for
Contests at Oriental Park.

HAVANA, November 30. The 1917
racing season at Oriental Park, Mari
anao. Havana's chief suburb, begin this
afternoon. More than 500 horses have
been brought here from the United
States.
There will be racing three days each
week until the latter part of December
when events will be contested daily
except Sundays.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
LONG JOURNEY FOR GAME.
Usaacs Eleven to Play Marines at
Pasadena. Cal,

PASADENA. Cal. November Is
Agreement was reached here today for
the Allentown, Pa. Ambulance Corps
foot ball team to represent the east
against the Mare Island marines for the
west in the New Years game announced
as q feature of the annual tournament
OF. rcses
The ambulance team. it was said, is
composed Of strong university players
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-11-29
Bad Weather for Southern Game,

NASHVILLE, Tenn, November 2S.-An
afi-night wintry rain has furnished an
unpropitious weather setting for the
Vanderbilt foot ball encounter
this afternoon. On paper Sewanee has
somewhat the best of the proposition.
but with rain-soaked field luck is apt
to-be an Important factor. Both teams
are IN prime condition for the game.