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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28
INTERNATIONAL FATE
STILL IS IN DOUBT
League Directors Debate Question Behind Closed Doors and
Then Postpone Final Decision Behind Closed Doors-Dunr
and McCafferty Try to Reorganze-seems That League
of Four Clubs May Play Season.

will lose jobs this season unless me
International plays.
1t seems that il the Richmond fans
had aroused themselves to a higher
pitch on Tuesday night, the league
would have voted upon continuance,
but it appears that the Richmond
represents tlve voted for the leagues
(liscontinuance since he realized that
support was lacking at home.
A definite decision must be reached
TODAY on the leagues future policy.
Those who are disappointed in the
failure of the directors 10 come To
decision will probably be rewarded to-
aay. The post poning of the question
shows that there is a possibility OF
the leagues continuance.
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.SOx TEAMS STILL
LOOK LIKE CLASS
Chicago and Boston Appear to Have
= Edge I'm the American
League.

New York, March 27.--The two
Sox teams-white and red--still stand
out as the strongest combinations III
the American league.
As the season of 1918 draws near
and the bugs start specuiating on the
chances of the various clubs in the
pennant race, the new worlds champs
and their bitter rivals in Boston de-
mand q majority of attention.
Other teams in the Ban Johnson
circuit have been strengthened in
various ways. Some have lost strength
that cannot be regained. But the
fact remains that the White Sox. boil
stored with the confidence that comes
to a winning team and standing pat
on the roster that won the American
league pennant last year and then
forged its way to the worlds title,
are bound to figure again this year.
And those Boston Sox. bolstered by
an influx OF players of the highest
calibre to take the place of the stars
who have entered the service OF
Uncle Sam, must be figured on pr1c-
ticaIly the same basis.
The recent news that the White
Sox are reasonably sure Of keeping
Urban Fa Der means muc1 to Chicago.
with q lineup intact. Clarence Row
land ma HUG OF HOlAi4iAS ~ wa ,
about ana If the pitchers come
neutrality-suspicious. EDDIE Cicotte
las they did last year. it will take
a mighty sweet ball club to beat them
out.
Miller Huggins, crafty. capable and
resourceful. may bring the Yanks ar
a few notches But he IS new to the
league and to his ball club. and thai
is an argument against the Yanks
though they may surprise everyone
The rehabilitated Browns are an
other question mark who may plaF
dark horse. while the Senators and
Athletics can pretty safely be rele.
gated to the second division r1gh'
now.
The strongest rivals o. the tive
Sox clubs lie in Cleveland and DE,
troit The Indians have been marc
hit. and Detroit Is still weak Sls'
/ ter in pitching talent. though shf
retains her smuggling ability
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28

New York. March 2T.--The fate
OF the internationally league stiil hangs
in the balance tonight. The mag
mates who met today here debated
the question OF continuing operations
or guspending for the duration of the
war behind closed doors for several
hours and finally adjourned till to-
morrow morning to take a final vote
on the question.
II seemed probable tonight that
some circuit of at least four clubs
would survive although there is no
definite assurance that even this SEM
blance of organization can be held To-
gether. 1t is known that the ma
forify of the club owners are in favor
OF closing the gates but a noble
fight is being put up by those Who
wan; a hail team this summer.
Jack Dunn. of the Baltimore club.
assisted by Jim McCaTerty. of Toror-
TO, is leading the fight for life.
All of the moguls appreciate thaT
u suspension will mean the complete
collapse of the league, once the most
forrnida BILE OF the minors. IT is also
appreciated that the fall Of this LEAGUE
would have its effect on all other
nainor leagues Of the country
The national commission has ruled
that once the international eague
suspenda operations il will be forced
20 run the risk Of losing ia territory.
There is no doubt but that two cir
sguits-the Eastern league ard the
New York state league would soon
invade cities now holding Inferno
fional franchises
One of the ma Enates, who wodfd
not permit his name 20 he used eT~
planned the situation in the following
manner tonight.
"It does not seem 20 mo that u
cen he a paying proposition 10 run
the league this summer. Many Of inc
clubs lost heavily last E@ar and II
course. we have lost players In the
draft. the same as the big leagues
which is a factor which cannot be
overlooked MANY Of these men We're
sssawing cards, The ~ ed war tRN
and the less attractive game which
We would be able - oft"f this sum
MGR would naturally have its effec'
an the cato receipts.
in the faco ~ the war conditions
AZ they are At present. there SEEM
Ia he no othor alternative except %nS
pension.
~c,n The other hand there are
some IL IN" 'tuHN "A'
a team this summer II we do ne
keep the league going we canho
blame them for lining up with on'
~ tho other circuits This % couT 7'
would be a death blow
The International league act "a
yesterday -ortend TO a rifty-hrty lie
ciNion. There Is a strong curreH
among the directors for the league
continuance and there is an equa
current in the opposite direction:
This conflict Of views has eHNnde
tho final decision F1ttl So !ate IN m
wear ard has pat the lea que ctue
and PLAYERS IN a difficult position
There arc many players IN "
,oasue who are tied to the clubs ant
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28
JOHN MARSHALL HIGH
rs WITHOUT A COACH

The John Marshall baseball team
Inns NOT been able to obtain coach
Mr.. Spears, a member OF the faculty
who had consented to coach the base
bali team. has been i'll for several
DAYS. Most Of the faculty OF the
school have Joined the colors, among
them being Mr.. Shackleford' VINO
Goa ched the boys into city champion
ship team.
Tomorrow the boys will Journey to
Petersburg 10 play the Cockade city
high school. Although the boys viii
mot have a coach to SO along with
them to advise them of their weak
points. they GO there confidently OF
winning the first game of the season
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28

Pasadena. Cal, March 27.-Wet
grounds today necessitated canceliing
the first Cub game OF the day. Dixie
Walters probably will pitch against
san Diego tomorrow. Grover Alexan-
der donned his "unie" for the first
time. 1t was rumored he received
$1,000 az a bonus for signing.
Alexander announced severai weeks
ago that ne would demand $4,000 for
signing, which sum he said he believ-
ed was a fair bonus TO he paid him
from the reported purchase price or
$50. 600 said to have been paid to the
Philadelphia Nationals for him and
his catcher, William Klllifer. Ths
club management said II could not
pay this sum, and, although Alexau-
der Joined the Cubs on the trip TO
Pasa dens. he has taken no part IA
the training and has not been out in
uniform until today.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28
LAJOIE WILL REFUSE
TO BECOME ROBIN

Napoleon Lajoie. whose purchase
was announced by the Brooklyn Ma
tional league team. says in Cleveland
that he will not report to the Brook
lyn team,
Reports that I will report TO the
Brooklyn club are not true" said La
toie. II have given my word to Mr..
McGiu, owner OF the Indianapolis
club. that II the International league
does not continue this year, ] will
manage the Indianapolis club. ! will
keep my word. If the international
league suspends I feel / should have
something to say about where I am
to 20. i do not care about going into
the National league. anyway" 49,.
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oMeJan.os J.GrbeH

Features Syndicate. Incl
my corner and met John H. as ne
YEARLY came out from his.
Every incident OF that final round
of the flght is burned indelibly In my
brain. Those few minutes stand out
as the most momentous Of my career
They were lived more than twenty I'VE
wears ago yet not ony detail has gone
from my memory. ] could tell ms
story rof the finish of that tight N my
own way, but II seems TO me that the
fatrest thing 10 do Is to quote from
the unbiased newspaper accounts OF
that contest And here they are
Round Twenty -one.
Sullivan came out of his corner
SLOWLY and as the two men got into
close quarters Corbett tented with
a left as II II was intended for the
stomach. The champion was tricked
into dropping his guard to protect
the stomach and this was the chance
Corbett was waiting for. 'Ahe Cali
fornian put his whole force into a
right handler that crashed full against
the Jaw of the champion. 1t was
the frst really hard punch that Cor
bett had attempted to land through
out the fght. Sullivan reeled under
the impact of tho blow, but. by spien-
did courage. kept TO his feet. Reail5-
ing that the end of Sullivan was o1ly
a minute or so away, Corhett like o
panther, was on sullivan. The Cali
fornian began 70 rain a shower OF
blows upon the head and body or the
dazed and beaten champion.
! Under the Corhett attack. sullivan
groggy and staggering, dropped his
guard Corbett shot left To the
! face. following with three more to tht
same place. Steadying himself the
! Californian put the whole weight o.
/ his body into a right handler whfcf
t landed flush on the law OF John j.
Sullivan. The champion reeled, AT
tempted feebly to regain his balance
and then fell full on his face 10 tn
| floor.
| Referee Duffy had counted Off sever
rounds. Then, weak and blood be
smeared, he made a pitiful effort t
/ arise. Supported by his hands h
got as far as his knees. In attempt
ing to get to an upright position h
toppled forward and lay there. Cor
bett had stepped back and was wait
ing 20 resume the attack II John I
again got to his feet. But II was Al
i unnecessary precaution.
i THE champion who had reigned 70
ten years was dethroned.
j "Corbett. the kid from California
4 had accom- piished what no othe
fighter over a ten-year period ha'
been able 10 perform. He had beatel
the mighty John l.. Sullivan without
ireceiving even a scratch and througl
! Twenty rounds of lighting had no
IL haer HIT moro than o1aA rssl blow
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28
pills Holding out.

81 Petersburg. March sT.-thsrley
Herzog. former captain OF the Gisnts.
worked out with the Phillies here to-
day as a volunteer. Il m waiting To
hear from Boston" said Herzog in e.
PLANTATION, land want TO he III trim ir
case they me- ray terms. 7 win no'
may unless they give me the bonus
and extra money I would have le-
ceived from the Giants. All I ask -
a fair deal
Pat Moran is worrying because ~
the hoidout situation. Seven PLAYERS
failed to return contra cts
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28

baseball here. However. they still
have "A chance.
Bohbie BURNS told no untruth when
ne wrote Man was made to mourn
hut the Scotch poet also penned
cheering lines about the lads and las
sies. Also "a merry heart hath
continual feast"
( Unless the International league
eluh IL retained the fans viii regret
1T before the season is month Hid-
Ana ~ will he an irrecoverable loss.
II seems that Il Is the duty Of the
business concerns Of Richmond, who
will receive the advertisement that
viii be ga ined from hig league base o
bail. 70 help support the CLUB. A
rrorn irert fan voiced the opinion that
every concern should have been rep-
resented at the fans rally a John
Marshall High school
Easter is coming and the fans VIII
hear old In seball awakening then
rair's Tomnies are real bis
Ileaguers.
Too bad young Bezdek didn't quail
lify ms a manager when Fittsourg was
IN the National lea que.
Maxirnx % bum. It's no use tc
hurry when caught in shower you /
get wet anyway.
street scene: High powered moso
car whirltng around a corner on t"'
wheels at rate Of forty per. While pc
destrians skeecs ddle for their skins
|. Reports from Augusta indicate Una
(, walter Johnson turned green witt
I envy when he heard of the Hunn'si
- she'll ginger that could toss nine-inc'
. bombs seventy-ftvs miles.
Y These Squibs
a Were typed on Machine
n That IL named
ri Bolsheviki
Because every Key
Tries IT'S Darndest to ne
ri The Whole Works
o When she's in Action.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28

tCcpyTlEULs td1ab ny MING
Editors note. This Is the thirty
eight chapter of series of articles
which MIR. Corbett is writing On john
i. AS Knew Him It relates many
heretofore unpublished incidents ia
the life OF the great warrior me next
snstalment will appear tomorrow
Back In my corner after the end OF
the nineteenth round, l looked over
~ John /. and studied his condiuon
closely Then | whispered TO Billy
Delaney, my trainer:
'.Bill, it's time Qow for me to go
cut and end the fight,
Right you are, Jim, replied De-
ianey.
Victory was within my grasp. Jonn
is snIendid endurance powers had
weakened under nineteen ROUNDS or
aghting and / felt certain that IN
about two or three more rounds L
could win for myself the heavyweight
championship of the world ohaer
MARQUIS OF Queensbury rules
A the bell banged for the TWEEN
aath round / hustled out from my
corner and rushed at John Il The
champion quickly went on the de-
fen.iye. Backing him 10 the ropes.
+ began a bombardment of his mead
and body. Three rignt~HdHuetS ~
saccsssion landed against his race 1oi
lowed by two iefts to the stomach anu
then two rights TO the head, Each
blow landed without a return ana me
crowd in the house sensed tnat the
ana was near. | might have stepped
hark then and successfully measu ed
the champion for a final blow. Bl'
n was my plan to devote the twentietf
round only to reducing John l. TO
roint where victory would be certain
in the twenty-first.
Under a volley of blows, John h
moved around the ropes ana even
1ually into the center of the ring
Thare I landed left to the face ant
two more to the stomach. Eacf
nunch was adding TO his groggfness
ZACH making him little weaker
TTrinx MY left and right ! landed OF
the neck and head and was neatint
a TATTOO on the stomach as the Del
ended the round,
you've got him now, Jim. wills
pered Delaney. End the fight in tn
next round"
lust then William \. Brady. m.
manager turned around TO the news
paper boys and said:
aJim hasn't put his full strength
into o blow as yet. lie can win II
any round that he chooses and
guess the twenty first round is IN
one he is picking.
the gong banged the call for tn
A--~~Ax.Ansk x0xarA And himnsd frou
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28
AVIATION NINE
WANTS GAME

The aviation camp baseball
team IL looking for games with
the amateur and college teams of
Richmond. The aviation boys
only have Saturdays for the stag
ing of their games, but they are
willing TO tackle any local nine.
Teams desiring to play the Fnl-
ton players should address Man
ager John r.. Watkins, Aviation
Camp, Fulton
The Fulton nine will play the
Rattle Axe team on Saturday at
Boulevard park.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28
MORSE WOMEN GO
DOWN IN DEFEAT

New York, March 27--Miss Molla
Bfurstedt and Mrs. Johan Rogge, the
two Morse women paired together In
the doubles of the woman's champion
ship tennis tournament. went down In
defeat today Mrs. HoaSs S. Green
and Miss Caroline Winn defeated the
two stars in a close contest as. Sc,
ga
The match was n thrilling one. The
two Morse women were fighting TO the
end. Miss Winn was the actual win
ner. Her snappy drives plsying from
the position close TO the net scored
time after time and finally crried her
self and her partner to victory
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28
Spring Pontc@

Spring PONIES.
That spring is here
You can't deny
Today we slew
dHwgun fly
Macon telegraph
THAT spring 10 here
I cannot doubt;
saw n base
Ball tossed about.
Dalton CiuZeu-
That spring Is here
DO believe
saw a man
In his shirt sleeve
If ever there were time whe
"a aeball was needed. today is the dal
3ut the fans failed to arouse them
elves to the occasion on Tuesda
light and help keep the class 4
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28
Nfusser With (11nmns.

= Mineral Springs, Tex, March Zt.--
The Chicago White SoX put in a day
today with two practice sessions
Manager Rowland was particularly
interested in the recruit pitchers and
devoted much attention TO Paul Mus
ser. OF the Western league and
Frank Schelienbach, OF the Coast
league. both good prospects.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28

or the nine renewals OF the Ohio
purse at Cleveland. Lon Mcdonald
won three with Bob Douglass, Lewis
Forest and star winter: Marteold
and Peter Scott placed two of these
events to the credit OF Tommy Muir
phy while he will try a~d WIN another
ore this year with either Kelley De
Forest, Peter Vaughn or Peter Che
naClt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28

F. c. Burnie. OF Presque Isle, Ne
purchased Royal Mckinney, @:f2 "a
after ne defeated Hal L. in $1,000
match race at Fort Fairfield He is
very fast sprinter and can step
quarter in twenty-nine seconds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28

Jacksonville. March 2T,-Cannan
Hin Pirate pitcher, will probably be
out of practice for several weeks
Manager Bezdek said today that the
back sprain suffered by the big rel
low Yesterday appeared much more
sarious than il was at first believed.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28

Macon. March 27.--PfnE Bodie and
Wally Pipp are rivals. Harry Spar
row is the goat. The two Yankees
are trying TO see which of them car
knock the most baseball lis out of the
training grounds here. Pipp had
slight advantage when they begin
today
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28
Ticcr Rookies Tneasy.

Waxahachie. Tex. March 1T
News that but one Pullman Aill be
with the Detroit Tigers during the ca
hibition tour with the Cincinnati Reds
the first two weeks OF ATril gave the
Youngsters here today a bunch some
OF them would be on their way back
to the tall uncut before the end Of
March
II Will he impossible to carr, the
squad at its present strength and ru..
mors of a wholesale discharge or
rockies are afloat
sand Lottcr stars,
New Orleans. March 27.--The IN
dians and the YaHnisans yesterday
staged their first game of the season.
1t resulted in ) to tie at the END
of seven innings
Catcher Yarro Krejci Cleveland
sand Iotter, was the star of the game.
He got three hits in four times az
bar. scored four runs and included
in his hits were a double and a triple
Breaks Irp FED Game.
Montgomery. March Fl The Hed~
leg squad was split yesterday ana
team captained by Sherwood Magee
defeated Hal Chase's team. Rune
Pressler. Dixie southpaw. held HAL
team to three hits, while Sherry broke
m the game in the very t'rst innlns
with a home run with orc on. Eda1e
Pousch. the Ma tional lee CUES chan
MON hitter, and only Red absentee
will Join the team here.
In the Giants Camp.
Marlin. Tex. March 1.-THE ceie'
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28
TRAINING CAMP NEWS
SAYS PLAYERS READY
Grover Cleveland Alexander Has Donned His 'Une and
AIS Well-Tger Rockies Are Uneasy About Their Jobs
Giants and Yanks Are Rounding Into Shape for Pennant
Pirate Finger is Hurt

brated race between Eddie Collins and
Helne Zimmerman is the chief topic
for arguments here among the Giant
Bill Rariden maintained for a brief
time that he figured in the pursuit
race. but finally gave It up. Training
progresses between arguments.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28
Famous Tennis Player Dies.

Boston, March s7,---Iaurence stock
ton, who thrice won the United states
tennis championship, died here today
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28

Jacksonville, March 2T.--Connie
Mack's reconstructed Athletics teaYa
is now complete. when Tillie Walker
a greed to terms yesterday the last
re guar position on the team was
filed
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28

The three-year- colt Coidstrean m
will be prepared for his futurtty en-
gagernents by Alonzo Mcdonald As
he trotted In 2:Il Ia last season ne
mas chance in any company.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28
IN CORBETT'S CORNER
BY JAMES j, CORBETT.

Dear Mr.. Corbett: Has Jack Demp-
Sey fought willard since the latter
became cham ion?
J. c. and II s.
Jack Dempsey never fought Jess
Willard.
A, w. L--My records do not enable
me 10 tell you how many games the
Crescents have won and lost since
they were organized.
Dear Mr.. Corbett: % How Sfa IS
Jess willard? (2) How old is Fred
Fulton?
r. M, TIDABACK.
% willard was born December 80
1887, according to the printed rec
ords. CD Fulton was born April ls,
1891.
Dear Mr.. Corbettg To settle an
argument please let me know who
Jack Johneon defeated when he be-
came the worlds champion.
A MAHER.
Jack Johnson became the technicst.
champion when he defeated Tommy
! Burns in Sidney, Australia, in 1908
! He became the actual champion OIL
/ the world when he defeated Jim JET
/ fries in 1910.
/ Dear Mr.. Corbett: A and 3 are
I playing pinochle, 1000 points. A
who has 500 points turns up the MIN
spot of trump Is A out or does NJ
have to take a trick and then de
clare out2
I w. Fl. s.
He must take a trick.
Dear Mr.. Corbett: What was TIL
nationality of Jimmy Barry, ex-ban
,tamweight. who fought about twent
4 years ago?
AN ADMIRER.
Barry, who was of Irish parents
was born in Chicago.
4 Dear Mr.. Corbett: What is tn
fastest time in which a one-mile ru
ever has been made?
MEADE oRSINO.
4 The record for the one mile run
4 minutes IL 3-5 seconds. made b
Norman s. Tabor In Cambridge. Mas
lJalyN1s. ALA -A----------- ~
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28

stout Brothers will race Blanche
Carter over the mile tracks this year
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28
SPIDER NINE MEETS
ST. JOSEPHS'S TODAY
Richmond College Basebaliers Play
Second Came of Season With
Fast Maryland Team.

The Richmond college baseball
team viii play Its second game of the
season when it meets tho st. Joseph's
team. OF Maryland. this afternoon at
Boulevard park, The game will start
at 4 O'Clock.
Coach Mac Pitt Gid not work with
the Spiders 20 hard in practice yes
terday after their game with the Holy
Cross team. but the players went
through light drill at Stadium field
A big job has been placed upon Pitt.
rs he is holding down second base IN
addition to that OF coach
Knight will probably start on the
mound this afternoon and Kuyk will
receive. Schaggs, who made such a
fire showing on Tuesday. will relieve
Knight. Captain Miller will also be
in the game in center field.
The ST. Joseph's team IL q fast play
ing aggregation. During the last three
years they have been in exhibitions
with the Richmond international
team and have made excellent show
ings Several professional players
fsave been turned out BY the college
one of whom was Meadows, who
pitched for the locals in 1915.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28

Northspur VIII make his first start
in 1918 at Cleveland In the 2:os class
This little son of San Francisco should
not be overlooked as he was up 10
mile in 2:04 last fall,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28

A. r. Dorsey OF Findlay, O., s1-
per+s to duplicate Little Frank =. 8
trim through the Grand Circuit with
the RedIac horse Tn, 2:oe Ia, Tor
which he paid $3.50 at tho Chicago
sale. valentine will train him
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28

Azora Axworthy. 2;o6 "a, is stu
In Murphy's stable at PouSh Neeps
she was not started last year.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-03-28

John Miller. former second base
man Of the ST Louis Cardinals, was
an expert trap shot before he joined
the marines. Since then he has been
doing tricks with the rife. as a result
OF which he has won a medal for his
craftsmanship and he's prouder Of II
than he would be OF worlds series
memento in the shape of an eight
! cornered watch.