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Evening star., 1918-03-04
Questions on Base Ball Plays and Players
Asked of Umpire Evans-and His Answers
Do major league clubs pay the ex-
pcnses of players throughout the sea-

Do major league clubs pay the ex-
penses of players throughout the sea-
son: *. q. ID.
| All expenses on the training trip are
paid by the club, also all expenses are
paid during the summer when the team
| is on the road. When the club is at
home the player pays for his own living
expenses
j. there any rule in the book that
prevents the pitcher from discoioring
the ball: This habit appeared to he
in much favor with pitchers in both
major leagues last year.
| Yes there is a rule that relates to
| such pra ctice, although 1t has never
tbeeu rigidIy enforced A fine of s. for
each offense the removal of the dis
| colored ball from the game and the
putting of a new ball in play is the
penalty.
In t1,e last half of the ninth, with the
score = to 1 in favor of the team in the
field. the pitcher is taken out. At the
| time the new pitcher goes into the
game there are two out and runners on
first ball pitched by the substituted
| t,SirIer for n single. scoring two runs
and winning the game. Who is cred
tied with the defeat:
| It is customary to charge the defeat
to the pitcher who was responsible for
putting the runners on the bases
| Do you regard Joe Bush as having as
much speed as Walter johnson:
o. e. c.
| That is rather difficult to answer
Walter johnson when he cuts loose has
terrific speed. Joe Bush also has great
power in his right arm. There is little
to choose between the two as far as
their swift is concerned, to express
| it as Nick Altrock would. Ask one
player and he will say Bush is as fast
| as johnson. Ask another and he win
! say Johnson is stin the speed king of
| them all as far as base ball is con-
cerned. 1t is all 4 matter of opinion.
! If a batsman makes home run. but
fails to touch third base, and is called
out when the ball is returned to that
| base, what is he credited with in the
summary: If the bases are filled and
the batsman triples with two down. but
| fails to touch second. and is called ont
for so doing, said out retiring the side.
how many rms score on the hit.
| J. A. d.
| In the first case the batsman is cred
| tied with d two-base hit. That was the
| last base he actually possessed before
| his failure to touch third made him Ii
able to be put out. In the second case
all three runs scored on the hit.
Who is the best batter among the
American League pitchers. A says
Babe Ruth of Boston. while II says
Caldwell of New York. &. II. DAVIS.
Both Caldwell and Ruth are better
hitters than pitchers usually are. Both
hit the bail hard. American League
pitchers have a great fear of Ruth. par
ticularly when i long hit is desired. No
one can hit the ball much harder than
Boston's big southpaw. Caldwell is
faster on his feet and gets credit for
hits on balls that Ruth would be
thrown out on. Either is dangerous,
but l believe I would slip the honors to
Ruth.
Evening star., 1918-03-04
HARRY DAVIS TIPPED SIGNALS
FOR ATHLETICS BACK IN 1902
Veteran Player, Now Retired, Says Mack
men Stole Enemy's Signs Years Before
Practice Was Suspected.

His base ball uniform nonchalant1y
wild pitched into tho corner Of a trophy
room for no other ulterior purpose than
to gather dust. Harry Davis. now
Philadelphia city councilman and mer-
chant, after twenty years a major
Lacquer, has confessed a series of
"thef1S."
The listening jury was the Philadek
phia Sporting Writers Association at
it's fourteenth annual banquet, this time
a war economy dinner. And the verdict
Of the 100 participants was mot
guilty"
The "thefts' to which tho retired vet
eran Davis confessed were signal tip
ping in base ball, that's all. Council
man-merchant-frst- hasenan captain
mako full breast of everything In
view of the fact that he had retired
from the game.
In his confession OF signal tipping in
the national sport Davis declared that
Athletics. which first came into circula-
ton with the winning of the world
championship In 1910. were untrue
we, am speaking a g a former mem
per VI tne AInkettcS uldn I start TO Steal
signs of the opposing team in 1910" ex-
planned Davis. That's all wrong. We
started to get the eneny's signals a.
early as in 1902.
Easy in the Old Days.
You know It was the easiest thing In
the world to get the signs OF the enemy
back in those days. All the Signaling
TO the pitchers by the catchers in those
days was one finger for curve ant
two for fast ball. And to get these
signs you didn't need to hire a hall In
center field and use pair of field
glasses All that was necessary was tt
keep your eyes wide open as you stood
IN the coacher's box at third or first
base
Many a sign of the enemy I stole II
those days. 1t was so simple. All yo,
had to do was keep your eyes wild.
open. get the catcher's sign to the
pitcher and promptly fash it back t
the batter with sign all your own.
Tell a batter before hand whether f.
Is fast one or curve ball coming tt
him and nine times out Of ten he will
knock the old cover off the ball. Well
we did that in the old days, and.
reckon from the size OF our batting
Evening star., 1918-03-04

Fred Mcleod is playing very good
golf these days. On temporary greens
and with the ground 50 soft that the
ball stays where il hits the Columbia
pro was around the Chevy Chase course
last Tuesday with Burgess in rs. Bur
CESS was 79 in his first full round since
last autumn.
Evening star., 1918-03-04

Ponder. the young pitcher of th4
Pirates. who showed up SO well during
the latter part of the 1917 season. is
now a member of the aero squadron at
Fort Sill, Okla.
Evening star., 1918-03-04

within the next few years. be not un-
common. Courses OF such length, he
believes, will not only be too long for
the average player. but will tire out
even the strong hitter after fun days
play.
Temporary greens are being used on
all the holes at the Chevy Chase Club.
Golfers at Columbia are playing on the
regular green's. Opinions differ as to
the advisability of playing on the reg
'ular greens after the snow has melted
and the frost is still in the ground
Walter Travis holds that no harm is
done the regular green's before the
Young shoots of new grass commence
to come up by playing on them, while
other authorities contend that the
green's suffer from the constant churn-
ing up of heels in the daytime, when
they are soft. and the freezing at night
Another fine golfer has been added to
those already in Washington on war
work George Morse of New Hamp-
shire, one OF the leading players of that
state, has made application for mem
bership at the Columbia Country Club
Morse had an so around the Columbia
course Friday afternoon. playing with
George z. James and Albert r. Nc
kenzie.
Evening star., 1918-03-04

average. we got results from it. No.
that's not stealing: it's merely out
guessing the enemy. At least. that's
how we always figured it when we
copped signs
Don't let any one tell you that we
started to steal signs in 1910. That's
wrong by eight years.
After a while the enemy became
wise to the fact that we knew just what
the pitcher would serve our hitter.
They. accordingly changed their code.
that they used combination signal
which is more difficult to solve. No
matter how many different codes were
combined Into one, though. we have
been successful at solving almost all
Of them.
when the catcher hid his signs so
that only the pitcher could see them
we made it a practice to get a batter
from where he could get the sign and
fash it back to the bitter at the plate
There are very few signals flashed by
the catcher which cannot be seen 3y
either the man on second base or tne
, coacher at first or third.
ITO be sure. they still are stealing
signs in base ball. but it now is more
difficult to solve the code than in the
old days.
Beaten, Yet Knew Signs.
s-rhere, however. is one game I never
shah forget It was on opening day OF
Shibe Park The Yankees were oppos-
ing the Athletics. Jim Vaughn. now OF
| the Cubs, was pitching for New york.
AS early as the second inning we DIS
covered that Vaughn and not the
| catcher gave his own signs. This con-
dition was created by the Yanks to
| outguess US.
They had suspected that We would
try to steal the sign from the cotcher.
| Wen, about as early as the second in
nirg we discovered through studying
the actions of Vaughn that whenever
| he intended to pitch a curve he would
! hold the ball in his right hand BEFORE
! Offering it to the batter. When he IN
| tended to pitch a fast ball he would
| keen it In his left hand
Now. we knew every pitch he made
| lust what was coming up. What did
we do to him. Well. 1t wouldn't be
any story If we had beaten him by
| twenty-five runs. Instead Of beating
him. he shut US out. to o. in spite OF
| the fact that We knew what he was
| pitching This is what makes base ball
/ the uncertain game it is"
Evening star., 1918-03-04

Who is the best batter among the
American League pitchers. A says
Babe Ruth OF Boston. while II says
caldwell of New York e. r. DAVIS
Evening star., 1918-03-04

Harry wardman and Edward 3.
E.ynon, ir., District amateur champion.
both of the Columbia Country Club, left
Wednesday night for Belleair, Fla
Evening star., 1918-03-04
Do you regard Joe Bush as having as
much speed as Walter johnson:
q. +. G.

In the first case the batsman is cred
tied with two-base hit That was the
last base he actually possessed before
his failure to touch third made him Ii
able to be put out In the second case
all three runs scored on the hit
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-15
e You Have ANY News for this De
partment, Call Five Double-One
or TWe-Seven
Autumn Leaves

Autumn Leaves
The life of a leaf
Is sealed with the year:
Yet autumn it welcomes
With never d fear.
It roams with the breeze
Regardless of care,
Clothed ike fame
And light as the air.
Enjoying the sun,
It dances along
To join with the wind
In the Tilt of a song.
'Tis vagabond life
That pulses and thrills,
To flutter and leap
Whenever the wind wills
No regret for the DAYS
Of summer or spring,
No thought of the SHOWS
That winter will bring:
Only rejoicing
That autumn is here,
The life of leaf
Is sealed with the year!
Elizabeth d. Preston.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-15

and Mrs. CISCO Zewadsh for a few
days visit.
Mrs. c. W. Long is visiting Lieut..
Longs relatives at Mayo, and during
her absence Mrs. j. 6. Swain is as
sisting Mr.. NJ. Little in his compact
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-15
Happy Birthday Party

| In celebration of the twelfth birth
tday anniversary of her daughter,
Matte Belle, Mrs. Fl. C. Cameron en-
tertained this afternoon at a lovely
birthday party, honoring her little
daughter and number of special
| friends.
| The fortunate little guests were
cordially received by the honoree, who
was daintily and prettily attired in
lovely party costume, and she was
assisted in entertaining her guests by
her mother, Mrs. Cameron and her
aunt, Mrs. Mitchell.
After many interesting games had
been enjoyed, the guests were invited
into the dining room, which had been
lprettily adorned for the occasion. The
dining table was especially beautiful
| in it's decorations, a color motif of
white and gold being observed in de-
tail. A brass basket tied with yell
low ribbons and filed with yellow
daisies formed an attractive central
decoration. A beautifully embossed
white cake containing twelve white
lighted candles, occupied a conspicu-
Gus place on the table and was a
feature of unusual delight. The fav-
|ors were also especially attractive,
being tiny baskets tied with fluffy
yellow bows, each containing delic-
ious candies. Ice cream was served
with the birthday cake and most
heartily enjoyed by the guests, who
were Elizabeth Murray, Nell Wallis,
Charlotte Chazal, Marguerite Counts,
Frances Lummus, Violet Jones and
Mary Frazier.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-15

ious candies Ice cream was served
with the birthday cake and most
heartily enjoyed by the guests, who
were Elizabeth Murray, Nell Wallis,
Charlotte Chazal, Marguerite Counts,
Frances Lummus, Violet Jones and
Mary Frazier.
Y. w. A. Meeting
The Young Woman's Auxiliary of
the Baptist church held an interest
| ing meeting last evening in the
Baraca hall The following officers
have been elected for the coming
year:
President, Miss Mary Gates; vice
president, Mrs. Whitley; secretary,
Miss Winnie Hunt; treasurer, Miss
Ola Simms; councillor, Mrs. Wrighton.
Plans were made for work for the
coming year. Sandwiches and hot
chocolate were served by Misses
Louise Booze and Marguerite Porter.
**
The friends of Mrs. George Taylor
are rejoiced to know that after a few
days illness she is now greatly i'm
proved.
Mrs. G. E. Williams and son, Har-
old have returned from a pleasant
visit to Mrs. Williams parents at
Dunnellon.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. S. Welch and lit
tie daughter motored to Bay Lake to-
day for an all day visit. They are ex-
pected home this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. 7. Taylor and
daughter, Mary Belle Mathews of
Pennington, were combining business
with pleasure in Ocala yesterday.
Mrs. Frank Mitchell arrived yes
terday from her home in Maine for a
winters visit to her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. j. L. Smoak and family on Or
ange avenue.
Mrs. L. G. Ketchum is expected
home today from delightful sojourn
in New York state, much of her time
during her absence being spent in
New York city
The regular meeting of the Wom-
ans Club will be held Saturday after
noon. The executive board meeting
will take place at 2:45, when the vote
on new members will be held.
Mr.. R. A. Burford returned yester-
day from an enjoyable visit to Troy,
Ala, leaving Mrs. Burford for a few
days longer visit with relatives and
friends. Mrs. Burford will probably
return home next week
Mr.. Chas. L. Fox came up in his
car this morning from St. Petersburg, |
and left this afternoon, accompanied |
by Mrs. Fox, for their home in that
city. Mrs. Fox has been here for
several days on a visit to her parents, |
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Drake
Mrs. w. M. Lloyd and two hand |
some little sons, who have been the
guests of Mrs. Llovd's sister, Mrs.
Jack Camp, since arriving here from
theiz home in Virginia, viii move
Monday to one of Miss Meta Jewett's
houses on South Second street, which
they will occupy for the winter.
Miss Gladys Martin arrived in the
city yesterday afteg16on from Punta
Gorda, where she is the popular mus
lc teacher of a large and hourishingI
class. The many friends of Miss Mar
I'm are delighted to have her at home
At this time. but sorry that the flul
epidemic has again compelled theI
closing Of the Punta Gortla schools.
Miss Marlin il GA pttctsill n sIth
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1918-11-15

Mrs. Euges Peek has cause to be
very proud her four brothers, all
of whom aIe IL the service of their
country. 1eArday Mrs. Peek was
made very ha,y BY receiving let
Norwich bulletin., 1918-01-01
Wonen's $ Muslin Underwear

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At 75c-reduced from sSc At $f.10-reduced from s1.25 At sf-29-reduced from s1.50
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Wotmen's Wool Sweaters

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Mems and Youths Winter
 Weight Suits

At $11.50-reduced from $15.00 At $1450-reduced from S1S.0o
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$500 Silk Petticoats, $4.5s

All our Women's $500 Silk Petit coats in a splendid range of stylish. models at $4.59.
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At 69c-Men's Sanitary Fleecy- lined
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 $200.
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 Sweaters

At s S.45-reduced from s10.00 At s 9.45-reducsd from s12.0C
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 in a good assortment of color
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)REN'S COATS AND DRESSES

Chitdren's Gingham Dresses, in a number of attractive models, of excellent quality gingham. guaranteed to wash. sizes s to 12 years, value $1.e0 and $1.25-price now.
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The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-03
TO MY FRIENDS & CUSTOMERS.

take this occasion to thank each
and every one of YOU for the loyal and
patriotic support you have given the
United States Food Administration
during this great struggle which we
are very happy to say is successfully
brought to its termination, giving us
the great victory that we started out
to win. Thanking you very kindly for
the cooperation which you have given
me and you have helped to save the
government something like los bar
rels of flour in 10 months and equal
proportion of sugar and lard.
| will endeavor in future as in past
to serve YOU with the very best.
Thanking you again for your CO.
operation and support, at your service
WALLOCH'S BAKERY.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-03
T. +. BURNS DIES AT MEMPHIS

Thos. F. Burns, pioneer citizen of
this place died at Memphis yesterday
afternoon at 2:30 o'clock.
The deceased was SO years of age
an dmoved with his family to Prescott
in 1879. This was his home for long
time and four years ago he moved to
Memphis where he has since made his
home with his son, Dr. Britt Burns
and family. His death was caused by
paralysis.
He is survived by two sons, j. T,
Burns of this city. and Dr. Britt
Burns of Memphis. The remains were
Inferred this afternoon in a Memphis
cemetery.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-03
INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, Sup
ervising Architects Office, Washing
ton, d. c., November 25, 1918. Sealed
proposals viii be opened at this office
at 3 p. m. January 3. 1919. for the
construction Of the United States Post
Offices at Park City, Utah, Newbury-
port, Massachusetts, and Mount Car
mel, Illinois; also at 3 D. NJ, on Janu-
AIRY 6, 1919, for the construction of the
Post Offices at Bakersfield, Califor-
MIA, Lancaster, South Carolina, and
Caribou, Maine; also, at p. m, on
January 7, 1919, for the construction
of the Post Offices at Woodbury., New
Jersey, and Fremont, Ohio, and for
the extension, remodeling, etc. of the
Post Office and Court House at Alex
andria, Louisiana; also, at 3 p. M, on
January s, 1919. for the construction
of the Post Offices AT Prescott. Ar
kansas, Cody, Wyoming, ard Water
loo, New York; also at p. NJ. on
January 9, 1919, for the construction
cf the Post Offices at Orange, Texas.
and State College, Pennsylvania, and
the Post Office and Court House at
Durango, Colorado; also. at 3 p. ill.,. ON
january 10, 1919, for the construction
Of the Post Offices at Front Royal.
Virginia, and Eneland. New Jersey;
also at p. H., ON January Is. 1919,
for the construction OF the Post Office
at West Point, Georgia, the Post Of
flee and Custom House at Fort Fair
field, Maine. and the Post Office and
Court House at Globe, Arizona; also,
at 3 p. M, on lauuray II. 1919, for
the construct Oh Of the Post Offices at
Southbridge, Massac hu5etts, Chero-
kee, Iowa, and McKces Rocks, Penn
sylvania; also, at 3 p. NJ, on January
Is, 1919, for the construction of the
Post Offices at Long Island City. New
York, Kenton, OH, and Be'lefourche,
South Dakota; ;!so. at , p m, on
January rs, 1919, t,r the construction
of the Post Offices at Winchester,
Massachusetts, iIdorado Kansas, and
Shawnee. Oklahoma; also, at p. M,
on January II, 1919, for the construc-
ton of the Post Offices at Franklin,
Pennsylvania, Cohces, New York, and
Buffalo, Wyoming; also at 9 p. M, on
January 20, 1919, for the construction
Of the Post Offices at Harriscnville.
The Prescott daily news. (Prescott, Ark.) 1907-1941, 1918-12-03
ATTENTION CLUB WOMEN

Members of the various women's
clubs and societies of Prescott are
looking forward with pleasant antici-
patton to the meeting to be held
Thursday afternoon at o'clock at the
home of Mrs. j. NJ. Pittman under the
auspices of the State Food Admins
tration, at which time program that
has been prepared for that even by
officials in Washington will be OBJ
served. The session is to constitute
the participation of club women and
others in the drive" being made this
week in the interest of food conserva-
ton for world relief. This is the time
set aside for the women of the nation
to meet and pledge their support to
continue the saving of food