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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
FRED WILL NOT
Do, SAYS JESS
Willard Tells What He Is
Willing TO Do in
Next Fight

Chicago, Jan. 22.-"Fred Fulton
won't do had hopes that he might
loom up in the public eye as a
worthy opponent for my title-that
lie would show against other men
of our class that he was the most
logical contender for an opportunity
TO throw me, but he won't stand the
test. His fight with Billy Miske in
St. Paul demonstrated that he can>
not lick a man of 16S pounds.
I'm his match with Carl Norris he
quit cold and but for his seconds
would have left the ring between
rounds. 1 had hopes he might over
come this. but it's not in him, and
believe me his showing is sad dis
appointment to me for it kind OF
kicks my plans and 1 want to tell
YOU 1 was and am absolutely sincere
in my endeavor to give the Red
Cross or soldiers 100000 or more"
This was the comment of Jess Will
lard to-day:
Gives Up Hope.
Il haven't given up hope of meet
ing him. but before 1 do I want to
set public assurance that they con-
slider him a worthy foe. I'm not
lighting to make history for him or
a name. ] want to aid the boys
over there He fights Tom Cowler
in Denver February 1. l hope he
can retrieve his lost laurels.
IF the show draws 100000 I
want that much to go to the SOL
diers. If it draws only $4,000 1
want to be sure they get it all. And
TO make Fulton's burden lighter I'll
pay his training expenses, pay for
the renting of the ring and other
incidentals. Two offers have been
made which got my consideration.
One comes from Dominick Tor
torich, of New Orleans, consenting
10 loan me his arena. The other
comes from persons at Fort Sheri-
dan, Illinois, saying that 1 can use
that spot. Looks mighty fine in
view of the fact that I am planning
the fight for July A."
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23

cinnati, are almost tied for first
place; the Braves initial sack guard
dian winning the position by the
scant margin of three points in
grand average. Chase has five
points the better of the batting
averages but Konetchy is eleven
points better in fielding with the net
results that the Boston player is
the choice for the bag.
Another Boston player fits in on
the midway sack for RAWLINGS
records at bat and in the field show
to better advantages than either
Cutshaw, of Brooklyn, or Doyle, or
Chicago. OF this trio Cutshaw has
the best batting average but Rawi-
ings' fielding puts him to the fore
with total of GIG to Cutshaw's GIL
and Doyle's .603.
Groh at Third Base
At third base Groh. of Cincin-
natl, leads the field by a comfort
able margin. He batted .304 and
tielded 1855 for a grand average of
.6S5. His nearest rival is Zimmer.
man, of New York. who is thirteen
points below the Cincinnati player.
Zimmerman's figures show that he
batted seven points below Groh and
ASiNSt HiHSlSeh pOlHIS below the
season average of the winner of the
place.
The position of shortstop is earn
ed by another star, in the person
of Hornsby, of st. Louis. He is
twenty-five points better than his
nearest rival, Fletcher, of New York.
Olson, of Brooklyn, and Maranville.
of Boston, finished right at the heels
of Fletcher but neither threatens the
first place laurels of Hornsby. The
latter hit 1927 and fielded .9S9 for
the 1917 season. giving him a grand
average of .633.
For the outfield, Roush, of Gin
cinnati; Wheat, of Brooklyn. and
Kauff, of New York, form the lead
ing trio. Burns, of New York:
Cary, of Pittsburgh, and Neale. of
Cincinnati. show up we'll but none of
them could wrest a place from the
first three mentioned@ Roush is six
points better than Wheat while
Kauff falls three points below the
latter's average.
The personnel of the team, with
the averages and grand averages for
the season, are as follows:-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23

other special game tables for boys.
the old building is a mighty busy
clubhouse. The gymnasium lost it's
old green wall a few weeks ago. 1t
has been repainted with light tan
and with its new apparatus presents
a pleasing appearance. Five new
shower baths have increased the
bathing capacity to ten men at q
time.
The series of Sunday afternoon
meeting for men, begun at the open
ing OF the winter, are bringing to
Harrisburg some speakers of rare
ability. Last Sunday nearly five hun
dred men attended the meeting ad-
dressed by Congressman Walter
Chandler of New York, while on the
previous Sunday Governor Brum-
bauSh spoke to a house crowded to
standing room. Bible classes for men
have been promoted by the associa-
ton. A class in study of the Spanish
language is now being held, while
classes in First Aid to the Injui'-
ed' will be opened very soon.
Social Nights
Social nights for both men and
boys are the rule, rather than the
exception, at the association. The
motion picture machine helps make
various weekly hours enjoyable. Spe-
cial occasions such as Christmas and
New Years have called forth special
programs of worth. 1t is the policy of
the committee in charge of social
activities to keep things in a lively
state at the old Central "Y."
The building has been opened to
every soldier of Uncle Sam and every
one is welcomed. He is invited to
use not only the social but also the
gymnasium and bath privileges of
the building. The physical depart
ment boasts of three new classes, two
for boys and one for men. This de-
partment is now prepared to give
systematic exercise to all groups OF
men and boys and, it is announced,
new classes will be added as the need
presents itself.
The executive staff of secretaries
in charge of the association activi-
ties is composed of the following
men: Robert B. Reeves, general sec
retary; Arch H. Dinsmore, boys
work secretary; George w. Hamer.
assistant secretary; Daniel Culp, Of
flee secretary, and Clarence w. Mil
Ter, physical director. The board of
directors of the association is COM
posed of the following men:
John H. Alricks, Arthur ID. Bacon,
Arthur II. Bailey, A. Ramsey S.
Black, j. william Bowman, Chas. w.
Burtnett, George G. Carl, Robert A.
Carl, Wilmer Crow, Edwin S. Her
man. William T. Hildrup, Jr., Charles
A. Kunkel, William +. Paul, w.
Grant Rauch, George w. Reilly,
Franklin J. Roth, Edward ]. Stack
pole, William p. Starkey, Alfred X.
Thomas, E. u. Wallower.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23

Gowdy, catchers. Dutch" Leonard,
the famous southpaw, is now on his
way east and will probably Join the
navy here, as will "Tilly" Walker
and Jimmy Walsh, outfielders.
War conditions permitting, the
Boston Navy Yard will have line
up that will read like a big league
nine. Arthus Rico, of the Braves,
and Jack Leary. of indianapolis,
formerly of the Browns, are slated
as catchers; Ernie Shore, Lore,
Bader and Herb Pennock. of the
Red Sox, and Chippie Cav, of the
buffalo club, are signed for pitchers.
Del Gamer, Barry and McNally, all
of the Red SoX, will play the bases,
while Walter MaranvMle, of the
Braves, will be in his old place at
short. The outfeld will consist of
Leo Callahan, of Newark; Chick"
Shorten, of the Red Sox, and
Whitley" Witt, of the Athletics.
Jack Barry will be captain and man
ager of the nine.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
frankie Erne Knocks Out
Chief Bender in Short Time

Lancaster, Jan. 23.-In the windup
at frankie Erne's club last night be-
fore capacity house, Tim Droney.
1S7 pounds, of this city. outclas ssed
Leo Finneran, 131 pounds. of Erie,
throughout six rounds. the visitor
only showing a flash in the last two
rounds. frankie Erne and Chief
Bender, each 1913 pounds, went but
ten seconds when Erne landed a hook
that fattened his opponent, and he
was so dazed that the towel was
tossed into the ring to save him from
a complete knockout.
Jack Wolpert and Joe Bradley, each
152 pounds, went six rounds, VOL
pert's work in the fifth giving him a
shade. Young Russell, 129 pounds
beat Red Welsh, 40 pounds. so badly
that the bout was stopped in the
fourth, the latter claiming an injured
hand. Referee Gibbons stopped the
fight between Dal Furlow and Mickey
Williams in the fourth to save the
latter.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Rankin Johnson Will
Join Pat MOran's Squad

Philadelphia, Jan. 23.-RanIsin
conqueror of Walter Johnson every
time they hooked up in a mound
Johnson, who achieved fame as a
duel, will be with Pat Moran's Phil
lies in 1918. The genial manager Of
Bakers Buns says that he counts
on Johnson to win many games
next summer.
johnson pitched fine ball in the
Texas league" says Moran. "And
that little league had class last sea-
son, too. Johnson was foolish. to
flirt with the Feds, for his flifsing
has kept him out of the nor
leagues for at least three years. All
he needed was experience. He now
has plenty of it, and I count on him
to become a regular"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23

st. Louis. Jan. 23.-Eddie Plank,
veteran pitcher, and Derrill Pratt.
second baseman. were traded to the
New York Americans by the st. Louis
Americans yesterday for five players
and cash. The New York club gave
in exchange Pitchers Shocker and
Cullop. Catcher Nunamaker and In
fielders MaiseI and Gedeon. The
amount of the cash was not stated.
Cleveland and Washington clubs
shave been after Second Baseman
Pratt. but the deal by which he was
traded was FASTENED by his refusal
to sign a 1918 contract until his suit
for alleged slander against President
Ball, of the st. Louis Americans, was
settled.
Manager Huggins, of the New York
Americans. assumed all responsibility
for getting Pratt to sign a New York
contract this year and for getting
Pitcher Plank to return obaseball.
Plank quit the game last season.
Business Manager Quinn, of the
St Louis Americans, said two other
important trades may be made this
week.
OuhOP WIN AhuAdhS
Cullop played with the Cleveland
Americans in 1913. and during that
season went to the Kansas City Fed
erals. In 1914 his pitching in the last
game against st. Louis allowed Chi
cago to win the Federal League PEN
nant. Kansas City won the game and
st. Louis lost the pennant by a very
small margin.
When the agreement between the
Federal League and organized base
ball was made. Cullop went to the
New York Americans. 1t is under
stood that the latter team paid Harry
Sinclair, Oklahoma oil magnate, who
held an option, $4,000 for Cullop.
Pratts departure from st. Louis
was hastened by a suit which he and
John Lavan instituted last fall
against Phil Ball, president of the
Browns. Ball was quoted as saying
that his players were laying down"
and not playing their best. Lavan
and Pratt Immediately brought suit
for damages. Pratt should have sew
eral years before him as a major
Lacquer, as he is not yet 2S years of
age. His batting has fallen during
the last two years, but a broken wrist
early last season undoubtedly affect
ed his stick work. He was a normal
.290 hitter in his early days with the
Browns. He has always been a long
distance hitter. one of those sluggers
of the Pipp type whose real worth
is not shown in the official batting
average.
Veteran Eddie Plank
Eddie Plank is the oldest player in
baseball. He was AZ years of age
last August when he quit the Browns
and returned to his home at Gettys-
burg. Despite his age. Plank showed
GTeat pitching form during the 1917
season, ranking third among the
American League pitchers in effec-
tiveness Though with "a consistent
loser, he managed to break even,
winning as many games as he lost.
Plank was almost 26 years of age
when he Joined the Athletics back in
1901, and he remained with the Mack
men until the winter of 1914-15, when
he was 'unconditionally released in
the first rumblings OF the debacle
that broke up the great Athletics.
Plank pitched in 1915 with the Feds
and in 1915 and 1917 for the st. Louis
Browns.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
OSTON RED SOX MAY LOSE MANAGER JACK LEBANON
RXWELLYU
y wv CORNER

Among fight fans there is a general
peiief that some one is bounding Fred
fulton Now it is reported that he
may be barred from fighting in Min
nesota. 1t is said he fought Miske
with broken hand and his physician
tailed to report it. What Fulton needs
Is good manager and trainer who
know a thing or two.
1t is stories like that made public
about Fulton to-day that are killing
the lighting game. If the ring sport
is to be on the level there should
be laws to prevent the public from
being duped. This state should have
boxing bill that will bring clean
sport.
Charles II. Newcombe. champion
trapshooter of Pennsylvania and hold
er OF national titles, is making good
at Pinehurst. N. C. He was high
man yesterday with ia shooters
against him. Some record.
once more John X. Tener shows
his value as leader. He has given
notice that Hank Gowdy and others
who enter the war and have depend
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23

Hassett will probably use Gerdes and
Houston, forwards; Ed. Sourbier,
center, and Cough and Bihl, guards.
The Bucknell five are building
their hopes on Harrisburg and
Mathieson, who are regarded as two
OF the fastest collegiate forwards
ana whose clever floor work went a
long way in defeating Gettysburg
college last week. Hassett is
strengthening their defense and is
ready for anything the Bucknell
boys may spring on them. Dancing
VIII follow the game with music by
Delone's orchestra.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
AN ALL NATIONAL LEAGUE
BASEBALL TEAM LOOKS STRONG;
ALEXANDER'S HIGH RECORD

New York, Jan. 23.-An ALMA
tional League baseball team, the Sc
lection of which is based upon the
official records of the leading players
for at least fifty games in their re-
spective positions, shows, almost
without exception, famous stars at
their accustomed stations. Accord
ing to the system used fifty per cent.
is allowed for the value of the player
on the offensive and an equal per-
centage for his defensive work.
The theory is that a player on
such a combination should be equal
ly strong at bat and in the field. AS
a result high grade stick work and
fielding are necessary to produce a
place-winning average and this ap-
plies to all the players including the
pitcher, who, in addition, must show
league-leading ability in the box, al
though not called upon to qualify
in the fifty-game class.
Under these conditions it is not
surprising that Grover Alexander,
late of the Philadelphia Club, should
stand out as the premier twirler of
the senior league. Viewed from al
most any angle Alexander's records
prove his right to be selected for
the position of boXman on an all
star 1917 National League team. He
led the league in number of innings
pitched and allowed less runs per
game than any other twirler.
Alexander High Standard
Alexander was also fourth in per-
centage on the mes-won-and-lost
basis and his combined batting and
fielding averages produce a higher
grand average than any of his rivals.
Perritt and Schupp, of New York;
Schneider, Cincinnati, and Vaughn,
Chicago, are close competitors for
the position but none quite ap-
proaches AleXander's standard.
Catcher Killifer, who is Alex
ander's battery mate and who was
sold to the Chicago Nationals re-
Gently with the pitcher easily makes
the place behind the bat. His grand
average is .629, eights points better
than that of Rariden, of New York.
Gonzalez, of st. Louis, is third and
Wingo, of Cincinnati, fourth.
Among the first basemen, Konet-
chy, of Boston and Chase, of Gin
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23

Boston, Jan. 2S.-Manager Jack
Barry, of the Red SoX, who is now
yeoman in the naval reserves and
on duty at the Boston Navy Yard,
will not be given a furlough for the
summer in order to play major
league baseball, and President Harry
Frazee of the SoX, will have to
look for q new manager. Lieutenant
j. *. Park, Jr., athletic director of
the navy yard. announced the de-
cision of the department to-day. 1t
also affects all major and minor
league players now in both branches
of the service. The Red Sox players
affected by this ruling are: Catcher
Wilder, Infielders Janvrin, Cooney
and Bentley, Pitchers Shore, Pen
mock and Bader, Infielders Barry,
Gamer and McNally and Outfielders
Lewis and Shorten.
Others in Service
OF the Braves: MaranvilIe and
Schrieber, shortstops, and Rico and
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Big Indoor Meet Entries
Include Military Athletes

New York, Jan. 2S.-Including those
of many prominent athletes who have
enlisted in some branch of the United
states military and naval service,
nearly one thousand individual en-
tries have been received for the big
indoor athletic meet which will be
held in Madison Square Garden to-
night. The meet is being arranged
by the Millrose Athletic Association
of this city and the entire proceeds
viii he turned over to the Athletic
Fund for the purpose of supplying
athletic paraphernalia to the enlisted
men ut the several cantonments and
training stations in this country.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
PLAN CONTESTS
FOR ENOLA MEN
Association Roomers Only
Will Be Eligible in ELM
ination Matches.

Enola, Jan. 23.-Arrangement
for elimination contests in pocket
billiards and checkers are being
made by S. G. Hepford, general sec
retary of the local Y. M. C. A. The
matches will be staged for the
roomers at the association only. 4
prize will be given the winner Of
each event. The names of all pros
pective contestants must be handed
into the secretary not later THIN
next Monday in order that the
schedule for the match can be ar
ranged.
Good Bowling Game
On the association alleys last
evening thea Submarines took two
games from the Battleship bowlers.
Fordney captain of the winning
combination carried off high honors
for the night both single game and
match score, getting 226 for high
single game and 512 for the match,
Bacnman of the Subs, was - very
close second for the match score
getting one pin less. The league
standing to date follows.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Knitting Day Feature
at League Ball Games;
Five Major Clubs Willing

Chicago, Jan. 2S.-"Knitting day"
Cnce Il week may be established at
the National League parks this sea-
son. if plans under way here to-day
are carried to completion. The
Chicago Club formerly admitted
women free one day a week, but a
year ago the National League passed
rule abolishing ladies day." Of
1icials of the local team now propose
10 ask a renewal of the custom at
the next meeting of the league, but
instead of calling it ladies' day, it
will be known as knitting day."
1t is said that five of -he eight
clubs of the National League favor
n free day for women, which has
prevailed at the park of the locsl
American League Club for several
Years
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Fulton Fights Miske
With Broken Right Hand

st. Paul, MINI, Jan. 23.-Frank p.
Thompson. chairman of the Minnesota
Boxing Commission, announced yes
terday that the commission would in
vestigate reports that Fred Fulton
fought with a broken bone in his
hand in the match with Billy AIiske
here Friday night.
Thompson said IL the commission
was satisfied that Fulton went into
the ring knowing the bone was frac-
tured, he would recommend that the
boxer be barred from Minnesota
bouts.
The statement was made by Dr. Ed
ward ]. Clark. of Minneapolis. that
cocaine he gave Fulton to ease the
to make the best showing against
Miske.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
CLASS CONTESTS
FOR TECH TEAMS
Freshmen Meet Sophomores
Friday Night; Other
Games on Foot

Managers of the class teams of the
Technical High school have ar
ranged a series of contests. The
games will be played preliminary to
the regular games of the Maroon
varsity.
The Seniors have already tri-
umphed over the Sophomores. while
the FRESHMEN nosed out the Juniors
Saturday afternoon. AS a prelimi-
nary to the Allentown game
Friday evening. the first and second
year lads will oppose each other. Jan
uary 81 the Seniors and Juniors are
matched. February 6, the fourth
year lads and the Freshman qufn-
tet will meet, while the concluding
game of the series will be between
the Sophomores and Juniors Feb
ruary Fl. In case of q tie a post
season series will be played. The
winning team will be given the priv
uege of wearing the class numerals
How Teams Size Up
The remainder of the Maroon
schedule will be used for contests
between the Steelton and Central
second teams versus the Tech re-
serves. The list of players for the
teams includes the following:
Seniors-Holland, forward; Fred
Huston, center; Compton, guard;
Llyod, forward; Frock, guard; Cook
and Stauffer, forwards.
Juniors-Fortna, center; Keane,
guard; Hoerner, guard; ]. Beck,
guard; Bihl, guard; Ellinger and
Richards, forwards.
Sophomores-Frank, captain, GEN.
ter; Pleam. guard; McCord, for
ward; Snyder. forward: Faunce,
guard; Matter and John Huston,
forwards.
Freshmen-Captain, Ellis. for
ward and center; Wenerick. for
ward; Storey, center; Taylor and
Garrett. guards; Emanuel, forward.
The standing of the four teams to
date is:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Ty Cobb's Draft Held Up;
Hearing Comes Later

Augusta. Ca. Jan. 23.-"Ty" Cobb,
of the Detroit Americans. has been
given a deferred classification on the
grounds of partial dependency by his
exemption board. it was announced
to-day. He has been placed in Glass
2, Division A. CobD. who is regis
tered here, was placed in Glass / by
the local board last week, but 1t
developed he failed to answer the
questions of dependency and the ac-
tion of the board to-day came after
he had asked that his case be re-
opened. Cobb was thirty-one years
old last December and has a wife ana
three children. -.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
Bucknell's Lineup to
Include Veteran Stars

Bucknell has announced their line
up for tomorrow evenings battle
with Hassets as follows: Harris and
Mathieson, forwards; Gerhart, CEN
ter; Elliott and Bell, guards. Sew
eral of these men were in last sea-
sons game and will be remembered
by local fans.
With Ell. Sourbier out of the game,
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
TECH VARSITY
PLAYSLEBANON
Big Battle Takes Place To-
night; Maroon Team in
Good Shape

The Technical High school basket
ball squad, in charge of Coach c.
w. Miller, Manager Beard and Fac
ulty Director Grubb will leave this
evening at $50 over the Philadel-
phia and Reading for Lebanon
where they will play their second
Central Pennsylvania League game
tonight. AS n victory over Allen
town is almost a certainty for Fri
day night, to win over Lebanon this
evening will give the Maroon a
strong hold on the first place in the
standing. Many local fans look to
see Tech land the honors this year.
There are several other good play
ers'in the institution who have not
as yet come out for the team. Fifty
rooters will go along to Lebanon to-
night to help land the victory for
their favorites.
Lebanon Is Stronger
The team from Tech is aware of
the fact that their opponents have
improved wonderfully since the To-
calls defeated them 80 to 10 directly
after the holiday vacation. Miller,
the Lebanon guard, will bear watch
ing tonight. In both of his games
against Tech and Central, he has
been the big scorer. According to
statistics, he leads all his opponents
In the matter of field goals
Tech will likely begin the con-
test with Miller and Elmer at for
ward. Wilsbach will play center,
with Kohlman and Back at guard.
The substitutes will include Lingle,
Smith and Bell. The players. will re-
turn to this city on the $50 train.
The lineup for the contest:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23
General Machine Shop Is
Winner in Bowling Match

In the Bethlehem Steel Company
bowling series the General Machine
shop team won over the Frog Shop
bowlers. The match took place on
Richards and Brashears alleys, Steel
ton. The scores
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-01-23

Use McNeirs Pain Exterminator-Ad.
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