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The Washington times., 1918-04-05
|NTERNAT|ONALIS
AGAIN ON MAP FOR
SEASON IN FIELD

Arising from the wreck of the old
International League comes a new cir
cult OF eight clubs. ranking as q
class IA organization. which will
run up its curtain on May and play
140 games. Baltimore, Toronto. Buff
falo, Jersey City. Newark. and Roch-
ester. of the old International League.
and Syracuse and Binghamton, OF the
deceased New York State League,
make up the newest OF the minors.
There will be nothing lacking in
the new outf1t, for the double umpire
system will be in use and the board
Of directors is composed of men who
have fought hard with their brains
and money to keep baseball alive in
the cities they represent. OF course.
Jack Dunn and James ]. McCafrrey,
the real progressives OF the old In
ternational, were placed on the board.
and with them are Joseph ]. Lannin,
for he is to back the Bisons, after all;
Charles T. Chaplin, of Rochester, and
Dave Driscoll. OF Jersey City, with
President Farrell as a member ex-
offlcio.
Fourteen players only will be al
lowed for each club. This is the one
sign Of wartime retrenchment In the
new circuit.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
SUNDAY BASEBALL
WINS LONG FIGHT
INEMP|RE STATE

ALBANY, n. Y, April 5.-Sunday
baseball for this State is victorious,
but 1t took the war to win It. The
Lawson bill has passed the Senate, 26
to 81, and now has to pass the as
sembly, which is believed to be little
! more than a formality. All localities
desiring Sunday baseball will be al
lowed to have II, according to the
Lawson bill.
There was no debate over the pass
age of the bill. Senator Henry N.
Sage, of Albany, took occasion to &C
cuse professional baseball players OF
failing to go into service as fast as
they might, but he voted for the meas
1 ure.
This bill, and a lot OF others like
It, have no business here at this time"
said Senator Sage. after ne had de-
clared that he had discovered on re-
liable authority that virtually only a
small percentage OF professional base
ball players had enlisted for war serv-
ice.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
NORMAN ROSS HAS FOUR
new SWIM MARKS TODAY

CHICAGO. April 5.-Norman Ross,
the big fish" Of the Olympic Club OF
San Francisco. holds four new worlds
indoor swimming records today as a
result OF his performances in the
National A. A. U. swimming cham
pionshIps at the Illinois Athletic Club
Timers clocked Ross for the 200. 200
and $50 yards marks in the 30O-yard
open swim. He made the 200 In
2:O6 As: the go in 2:20 2-5. and the
$50 in 2:41 Is, a worlds record in
each distance. Then Ross put on
speed and finished the 300 yards in
3:16 80. shatteriing the former record
of 3:26 is.
The Chicago Athletic Club team Is
leading the meet with thirty-two
points: the Great Lakes team IL sec
ond with sixteen, and the Illinois Ath-
letic Club third with fourteen.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
VIRGINIA Schools
ENTERTAIN LOCAL
BOYS W|THGAMES

Two high school mines win journey
into Virginia tomorrow for baseball
games Denied the usual Easter trip b.
reason Of short vacation the teams are
taking advantage Of the weekend Z
make the going. 49, f
Business plays the staunton Military
Academy at staunton. Va. while Techs
nical will play the Massanutts1
Academy nine at Woodstock. Va
The virginians are usually representa-
by strong teams. and as the school
teams from Washington have done LII
tie in the way OF baseball. defeat can
almost certainly be predicted
Western meets St Adams tomorTo1
morning on satterlee Field The Sc
Adams lads are opening their season
Western has played two games 50 far.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
HAUGHTON DECIDES
TO CANCEL TRADE
FOR BUCK HERzOG

NEW YORK, April Undetermined
either to force Charley Herzog into
line for the Braves Or reclaim Larry
Doyle and Jess Barnes from the
Giants, President Percy d. Haughton,
Of the Boston Braves. today is on his
way to New York from the South for
a conference with President Harry
Hampstead. OF the Giants.
..Herzog, according to reports re-
ceived here, has refused to sign at
terms offered a few days ago at Au-
gusta- Haughton, II is declared, will
attempt to call OF the deal which
gave Boston Herzog and Inielder
Smith.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
McGraW Gets Most
Coin for Work

"Muggsy" McGraw, the Giants
leader, is the highest paid base
ball manager in the game, ac-
cording to the following figures
doped out by a New York writer:
McGraw, Giants ....... $4,000
Jones, Brownies ....... 10000
Higgins, Yankees; Stall
lings, Braves ....... 1850
Griffith, Griffmen;
Mathewson, Reds;
Jennings, Tigers;
Rowland, White Sox. 10000
Moran, Phillies ........ $500
Foil, Indians; Bezdek,
Pirates ............ 5000
Connie Mack is half owner of the
Athletics and his salary is un-
known.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05

built up around second, and pondered
over the status of Lieutenant Lavan.
There were three double plays with
second as a base Of operations, and
the fielding OF the Nationals had a
joysome fnesse to It.
Game Dragged On.
The game dragged on, for there
were few spectators. Even Nick
Altrock refused to operate. because
there was no pep" Howard Shanks
perked up considerably in hitting,
driving out singles upon his first two
trials. Otherwise the contest was one
of those colorless. featureless ex-
hibitions.
Etern opposition is promised WASH
ington today by two events. Adrian
Lynch, shunted to the Crackers,
will pitch, and the lanky lad from
Iowa has a smoking fast ball. Out
fielder Strait, who hit something like
800 for Wilkesbarre last season, re
ported late yesterday, and will play in
right The Southern Leaguers, who
are just getting the kinks out OF
their arms and eyes, are hitting more
accurately.
But. then again, class may tell, and
the Crackers may be swamped by
salvos OF hits. Griff is going to send
and Du Mont to the mound.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
GERBER HAS PNEUMONIA;
FIELDER JONES WORRIES

SHREVEPORT, La. April Oval
ter Gerber. the Brownies recruit
shortstop from Columbus. Ohio, has
Joined Hank SEVERED at the hospital
here. His illness is diagnosed as
pneumonia.
will be unable to put his best team
into the league race when the cur
tain goes up. Half the squad here Is
complaining OF sore threats.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
GRID LEADER IN SERVICE.

MINNEAPOLIS, April 5.-George
Hauser. captain OF the 1917 University
of Minnesota football team, and star
shot putter. will enter the naval offi-
cers' material training school at Chi
cago. II was announced today. He Is
the fourth Minnesota star to enter the
school.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
QUARTERMASTERS HAND
WAR RISK MEN DEFEAT

The ouartermaster's team. Of the War
Department. defeated the War Risk In
surance Bureau team by IL to at the
Terminal r r Y. NJ C. A. grounds yes
terday.
o'Brlen. OF the Quartermaster's. saved
the game for his team by pitching the
last six innings. But three hits we're
made on his delivery.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
CENTRAL TEAM HANDS
GALLAUDET A LICKING

Gallaudet reckoned without its host
when Il tackled the Central High
School team yesterday. The Kendall
Greeners were without a game and
called on Central to take up the prac-
tice end Of It. As It turned out Gal
laudet gave Central a good practice
for Reds" Schafer. Central's hurler
VISA in fine form and allowed the Gal
laudet lads one hit.
The schoolboys fielGed we'll behind
Schafer. and Gallaudet took the short
end of a 3 to o score. Seven hits were
made by the Central lads or Fsrgu-
son. Central has defeated GallaudeS
In both bask etball and baseball so far
this season.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
There's Nothing Like
Generosity, Says This
Rookie With Jennings

This Is q story on one OF the
youngest Tigers;
. A day or so ago a correspondent
with the team was talking of the
Third Liberty loan. 'How much
does the Government want?" ask
ed the recruit. after listening for
several minutes to the converse
tion.
Three billion dollars"
There ensued a short silence, In
which the newcomer was plainly
struggling, mentally. Finally, he
burst out: "I don't exactly know
Just how much that is-but let's
make II six"
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
POLICE CHIEF STOPS BOUT.

ST. LOUIS. April 5.-The eight
round boxing contest between Jack
Dempsey and "Porky'. Flynn. heavy
weights, scheduled for next Monday
night, was Cancelled today. This &C
ton followed an announcement by
Chief of Police Young that the pro
moters would be arrested II the fight
were staged.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
JOHNSON OPINES
He IS QUITE FIT
TO OPEN SEASON

ATLANTA. Ga, April 5.-If there
Is any remark calculated to make
Clark Griffith sit up and take notice
It is that volunteeredtby Walter john
son. The big gun pulled of his sweat
shirt late yesterday and turned to
his boss.
Il wish the season opened tomor-
row." confided the premier hurler-
81 never felt better in my life" And
Grit may well be pleased, for the
April weather, even for Georgia, is of
the best. The pitchers are fit or will
be in a day or SO. Johnson, Harper
and Ayers appear to be ready, which
is all that is needed right now, for
the players seem peppery enough and
on the hop for the opening day.
The pace set by Messrs. Johnson.
Harper, and Ayers was a bit too fast
for Craft He faltered in the ninth
inning of yesterdays melee with the
Crackers, or rather Val Picinich grew
strong. Anyhow, the Atlanta catcher
tripled to deep left field with two on
bases and enabled the Southerners to
break the scoreless spell. The rally
melted three runs. when Thornburn
followed with a double to center. but
Washington had hitherto scored eight.
Didn't Hurt. Anyhow.
And Nick Altrock, as spokesman,
epitomized by the trite phrase, I'VE
should worry. The score was s to 3.
DR.. Ayers must worry a bit His
control Of the unde-5sHded delivery
was fair, but he lacked speed and
verve. Craft appeared a bit tired to-
ward the shank OF the battle, and
failed 10 show a burst Of speed.
Charley Frank gave another high
school boy, Thornburn, his baptism OF
fire. His support failed him griev-
ously at critical stages, making five
errors. Furthermore Morgan and
Shsnks did their utmost to dishearten
him bv hitting safely with the bases
occupied, but he managed to remain
upon The hilloCl Cor eight innings.
General Sherman coined a current
and muchly used phrase operated
around atlanta Perhaps that
spurred Clark Griffith 10 repeat his
Convictions this afternoon when he
Fazed at the double killing combina-
tion that Morgan and Lavan have
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
TRADES BERT NIEHoFF.

81. PETERSBURG. Fla, April g.
Bert Niehoff was today dropped by
the PhIllIes and traded to st. Louis
for Mule Watson, right-hand twirler.
Moran put over the deal when he
failed to hear from his hold-out sec
Ond baseman.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
WHEATLEY IN LEAD.

Prof George wheatley and Frank
Sherman will play the second block
OF their pocket billiard match for the
benefit OF the Red Cross at the Grand
Central tonight. Wheatley leads by
100 to 145 In the first block.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
WILL ENTER RELAYS.

Georgetown will enter the South
Atlantic championship relay race in
the Penn games set for April 90 and
%. while Central High School has en-
tered the championship relay class
event.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY
WLLPLAY AT LEHIGH

Catholic University will play at
South Bethlehem. Pa. tomorrow
afternoon against LehiGh University.
II will be a short trip for the Brook
landers, who will return Sunday.
Coach Moran will take twelve play
ers with him. Tom Kendrick will
probably do the hurting for the Cath
Ollie University. Dave Pfeiffer, a
Washington lad, and former Tech
High captain. Is playing for Lehigh.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
REX WILL PRACTICE.

Manager Wright. OF the Rex A C..
has called practice today at Columbia
Park. Members of the team are ex-
pected to report in full force.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
THEY RETIRE AND PLAY.

Numerous players have retired TO
farms or private business ventures
because of cuts in salaries. but they'll
be in uniform when the gong rings
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
CLARENDON TO PLAY.

The Clarendon A. c. baseball team
will open up Its season Sunday after
noon, when 1t meets the Hospital
Corps team OF Fort Myer. The game
is scheduled to start at 2:30 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
PLAYS TWO GAMES.

Georgetown will play the Camp
Meigs team tomorrow afternoon. and
the Quartermaster's team. OF Fort
Myer. on the Hilltop on Sunday.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
BUNNY HEARNE REPORTS.

COLUMBIA, s. C., April 5.-Bunny
Hearne. bought by the Braves from
Toronto. has Joined Stallings' team.
The Washington times., 1918-04-05
INDOOR SPoRN

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HOME NE DIFFERENT HoLoI
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The Washington times., 1918-04-05

Schoolboy Teams Take Virgins
Jaunt For Two Baseball Games
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-11-18

feet the return of the allied soldiers who have been taken by the Germans.
 GREAT REJOICING IN TRENCHES
 WITH THE AMERICANS IN FRANCE, Nov Ill., The American soldiers wild with joy when the news came that the armstce signed and immediately afterward they gave the Germans the final terrific cannonad ing which will long be remembered The boys, who under fire, were especially joyful the armstce.
 GREAT REJOICING IN ENGLAND
 LONDON, Nov. 11.-Huge crowds waving the flags of the allied naos appeared the streets as the signing of the armstce made public The crowd press ed forward Buckingham palace and cheered until the king and queen appeared the balcony The king addressed the crowd saying Wh you rejoice and thank God for to an end and final peace within sight,"
 NOT ALLOWED TO SURRENDER
 AMSTERDAM, Nov. 11.-It is reported from authen- tic sources that the kaiser his way the British lines surrender when he met large detachment of revou oniss who stopped him and forced him to seek safety in a flight to Holland.
 It is reported that the prince and Won Hndenburg in railroad train Eysten staton and waiting for the Dutch decision regarding their crossing the border The blinds of the train down and the officials doing all ill their power keep of sight of the public
 HUNS SHOW TREACHERY EARLY
 LONDON, Nov. 11.-A German wireless despatch in ercepted by the admiralty from the soldiers council German cruiser at Strassburg urges the German navy toned in the North assemble Sassnitz harbor defend the country against the operation of the allied of the armstce which is called unheard of presumption
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-11-18
THE UNFRAMED YANKEES BACK
 TO CIVIL LIFE

WASHINGTON, Nov 11-Secretary Baker has announced that all Ameri. cans who have not completed their training will very soon be turned back to civil life. The former em- ployers, without exception, take back their old employees.
 Secretary of the navy, Josephus Daniel, states that no steps will be taken now for the demobilizing of the American navy and it is quite possible that the American ravy will be used for the policing of the world waters for the enforcing of the armis- tice terms.
 DRAFT CANCELLED
 WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.-Under orders from Secretary Baker and Provost Marshal General Crowder the draft calls for three hundred thousand men due to entrain during the month of November have been cancelled.
 No further calls will be made ex- cept for tia navy and marine corps but all local boards are ordered to continue with the examination and classifying of registrants between the ages of eighteen and thirty-seven.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-11-18
NEWS IN FAIRBANKS WAS
 CAUSE OF JOY

Pandemonium broke loose in Fair banks at exactly 1928 Monday morn. ing when The Citizen received word thru its press agency that the armis. tice terms had been signed. Inn on receipt of the informa- tion The Citizen service notified the N. c. boiler room and both whistles were tied down, producing a noise that will never be eQualled in Fair banks again. Nenana was also nou- fled and the noise started on the receipt of the news.
 Aroused by the constant blowing of the whistles the people of the town were soon on the streets indulging in cheers and discharging firearms and utilizing other noise-making equip. ment Within a short time the en- tire population was in line of par ade and marched thru the principal streets of the town and thru the outskirts. making . din that could not otherwise be construed-that the war was at end and the reign oi the kaiser was . thing of the past.
 Turnout the town the joyous scenes were many. At several homes i'm promptu parties were held. those
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-11-18
REVOLUTION GROWING LARGER: GENERAL NEWS FROM EUROPE
 KAISER NOW WITHOUT HOME
BERLIN HELD BY REVOI,UTIONISTS


 COPENHAGEN, Nov. 11.-Reports from Germany that Berlin is in the possession of the Soldiers and Wornens' council and that there is danger of the unker class being able defeat them All Germany in terrible internal trouble which is putting the people at the head of the government.
 SEVERE FIGHTING IN STREETS.
 LONDON, Nov. l1.-There is severe fighting in the of Berlin Heavy cannonadng is being carried inside of the city limits and many of the buildings being badly damaged
 The revolution is in full swing turnout Germany well in the capital Many people killed before the officers surrendered The Germans casting off the yoke of tocracy in most drastic manner
 SITUATION IN GERMANY
 PARIS, Nov. 1.-The German situation is at the pres ent as follows The emperor of Germany and king of Prus has fed the socialists power in Bavaria Wurtem burg has declared itself republic and the royal family of Odenburg has fled republic is formed in Schleswg Ho stein the revoluonsts in power in Frankfort Ham, burg Cologne, Essen Berlin Muelhem, Aix-a-Chapele Saxony has been detroned At all points the German sol diers hastenng home aid in the construction of the governments.
 SENSATIONAL RUMORS FROM GERMANY
 PARIS Nov. 11.-Sensational rumors reached Paris today from Germany and surrounding countries stating that the kaisen dying and that Prince Ete Frederick had tried suicide Dispatches which evidently authentic, that three of the German generals have committed sui eide All agree that Germany is in state of great revolution with the common people winning steadily
 BELL" HOHENZOLLERN IN HOLLAND.
 WASHINGTON Nov 1.-The American general staff despatch from the Hague states that William Hohen zolern arrived in Holland this morning and directly Mddachen Castle which located in the town of Desteg twelve miles from the border of Germany The Dutch of fcals very carefully watching his and he will be kept under guard wherever he goes
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-11-18
CROWDED HALL TO CELEBRATE
 THE VICTORY

Upon invitation of the Fraternal Order of Eagles the public of Fair banks attended a celebration gath ering last evening in honor of the signing of the armistice. Soon after the hall was filled the following pro- gram was given:
 "Star-Spangled Banner"-By the audience.
 Prayer-Rev. H. II. Lumpkin.
 Song. Joan of Arc"-Young La. dies of the Fairbanks school.
 Speech-J. A. Clark.
 Solo-Mrs. R. l.. Vining.
 Speech-Rev. w. s. Marble.
 Song-Mrs. L. B. Wilson.
 Violin Solo-Mr. Al Sharp.
 Speech-Cecil H. Clegg.
 Solo-Miss Ruth Lamb
 Speech-A. R. Heilig.
 Solo "Marsellaise"-Dr. Aline Brad. ley.
 Speech-Rev. H. H. Lumpkin
 Song, America. My Country Fairbanks school
 Following the rendition of the above program the hall was cleared and to the music of the Liberty or chestra the dancers passed many pleasant hours.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-11-18
LABOR DEPT READJUSTINC
 INDUSTRIES

WASHINGTON, Nov 11.-Secretary of War Newton D. Baker announced today that the department of labor and war industries board were to hold conferences soon concerning the readjustment of industries and la bors.
 The secretary declared that there would be plenty of work for all, in- cluding the returning soldiers. Many government activities, such as ship. building. will be continued for some time.
 Secretary Daniels has stopped the work on the new naval explosive plant in Wisconsin, and has announc- ed that the nine billion naval nitrate plant at Indian Head, Maryland, will not be built. He considers that furth- CT conveying of ships is unnecessary.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-11-18

who had no homes large enough to contain . crowd gathered on the streets and joined in the noise mak- ing. All of tho oil cans iA town were reQuisitioned by the noise mak- CTS and . band several hundred strong went thru the town.
 At the morning session of school it was announced that a holiday would be observed. Following the announcement the pupils of all grades formed in line and went thru the town in a variation of formations, led by one of the teachers, cheering the successc5 of the American arms and tho United Stltes for the vic tory.
 During the afternoon the pupils gathered at the Masonic Temple and passed several hours in dancing. In the evening a display of fire works was held at the Garden Island end of the bridge. Later on all of those who 50 desired were the guests of the Eagles at . dance in their hall The celebrating continued during the night up to . late hour and 1t is ex pected that the entire week will be given over to some sort of . cele bration. terminating in . big free dance at the Auditorium on Satur day evening.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-11-18
TERMS OF THE. ARMZS77CE

and the of te c bobnIation to be touched HI % aud military employees of the roilroods and public utilities shall rean their posts; te apkeep o the troops of occmpatiom in Rne onds shall be charged to the Ger
 
 Germany must leove behind all allied prisoners of 1Uo cannot be removed from te evacmated territory Doc tors aud be left behind ah the aVoanded of the allies AH German instructors prisoners civiams military agents to eave R"ssa Germans must stop reqmsiton ig supplies for Germany RnsSia aud Rwanio All Ger forces ID East Africa captulate internationally 7vhin uonh Germany must release all intevned allied cvians Gernony must return oA papers touching p"b-
 c prvate interests taken from ivaded countries nst return all Rmssian and Rmnanian god be delvered in trust to the allies until te sgning o peace. Germany must
 indicate all fields the the allies that he allies may gather ap the nes all Germon merchant ships found remain liable to capture Au Rnssan ships seized n the Black Sea be handed to the allies
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-11-18

of the left bank of the Rhine the allies hold crossings ovey tie Rhine at Coblents Cologne aud Mayence.
 Germany immediately release alI of the allied aud Aercam prisoners Vhot reciprocal acto" by the allies
 The allies to occupy a forts on the Baltic aud to create neutral territory thirty kometers back from the German side Of the Rhine.
 Must surrender five thousand Iocomotives fifty ho"- sand 7agons the AaceLorroe raiUays aud a the coal aud iron stores in that province.
 Germany must surrender ive thomsand big gnns thirty hoMsand nachie gun three thousand flame troVers taVo thousaud aeroblanes.
 The further provide thot the surrendered guns u be good condition and that the evdcnated territory the left bank o the Rhine sho be administered by local authorities aud allied a7es the evacmation of the Rhine lands of the enemy be 7vtin nineteen days from the signing of the armce; damage must be done to the inhabitants to amy property; to commit 10 destruction of any kind; military establishments to be devered intact
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-11-18
 BEEN ENTERED
 BY THE ALLIES

PARIS, Nov. 1.-The British and French torpedo boats entered the Dardanelles last Saturday in accord ance with the armistice terms made with Turkey.
 On Sunday Alexandretta. the Asi- atic seaport of Turkey on the Medi- terranean, was occupied by the al. lied troops, and the demobilization of the Turkish troops was carried out,
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1918-11-18
DEPUTY WOOD
 NEARING RUBY

The marshal's office was advised yesterday by Deputy J. c. Wood that he had passed Birches on his way to Ruby with his prisoner. Cole A. McDougal. who is being returned to Ruby to answer to felony charge.
 Wood, on leaving here. also had in charge Henry Chamberlain. the stacker, whom he delivered to the post at Fort Gibbon. At the last report everything was all right. no trouble of any kind being experience