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The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
.HANDBALL FOR
WOMEN ONLY
Miss Illington Claims Girl.
Should Try the Game
as Exercise.

This Is a story for girls and
women.
II you are lazy and prefer lyin,
around In boadoir clothes. with
box Of bonbons within reach Of
your left hand and q vividly col.
ored fiction magazine in the other
IL you do not like fresh air and ex.
ercise and the big outdoors. do no,
read Il.
II you are beginning to get O
little too plump; IL you are inclined
to grouches: II you are beginninG
to have nerves." II you have all OF
any of these things and desire &c
get rid Of them-go on with thu
story.
Miss Margaret Ellington speaking
Miss Ellington Is not too plump
neither is she too svelte. She 20
possessed OF an even temper. Shs
is as good natured and humorous
off the stage as in a mimic humor.
] Gus part on the stage. She doei
I not know what nerves are.
Miss Ellington speaking.
Tell the girls for me they ought
to play handball. They ought &c
play it regularly TO keep in condi.
tion.
Il play whenever Il is convenien,
when / am on the road. / play
every day when am at home anc
know il is about the best thing
ever invented for nerves, disposition
and physique.
AT home my husband. Mr. BowIes
and I play for hours. We have 9
court right on top Of a mountain Oh,
must tell you about my mountain
right at the foot Of the Catslxills. Ever
since was a little girl / have wanted
TO own amountain. Now ! own one
and-ohi it's great.
But seriously. about handbalI II >
girl is getting fat, hsndball is the
elixir which will take of that super.
fuous flesh. II she is too thin hand.
ball will build up her muscular tissues
1t improves the appetite and helps tn,
digestion. 1t stimulates quick, accu.
rate thinking You can't hsv'
nerves and be q good handball player
II one hasn't nerves and IL ones di'
gestion is all right a Crouch is out Of
the question. That's just a little
hunch for nagging wives. Play hand
ball and see how much better YOU
( husband loves you.
Too many girls are inclined to con.
fine their exercise to knitting or some
thing of that sort.
Mind you. I'm not condemnint
| knitting. / think it's fine and patr1.
otic, but I'll venture that the girl whc
gets outdoor exercise will be a bette,
4 knitter"
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
HAVANA RESULTS.

FIRST RACE-Six furlonsz Honey Cut. II.
tKleeserl. to /. even. ] To .. won; Blue
Racer. le CMurphyl. 8 to S, TO 10. TO ;
second: Biddy. IL collins, s to i. 5 to l ,
10 s. third Time, 1Ne. Scrztched: Sc1immare.
SECOND RACE-siI furionSz Miss Jazbo,
100 pitz), to L 4 to s. to S. won; Katahdin,
III (Collinsl. to l. 4 70 S. : to 5. second; Al
Hudson. III tcrImp1, 9 to !. Z TO l. 2 TO !,
third. Time. lis Is All started.
THIRD RACE-one mile and twenty yards.
GrAsnere, IL Qunstordl. 5 to s, to 5, out
won; Fo1ctiouaire, ils (Kleeeer1, 4 to l. 8 TO s.
4 to g. second; Charley McFSrran, LIS tGruth)
to l. even, to z third. Time, Ial All
started
FOURTH RACT-rv and a hLr turIo1ss.
Ranouy. l6 Uunstordl. 9 TO s. ) to g. to l.
won: spsrfier, l0 CBullman). 10 !, to / (
TO S. second; Bach Bay, los CBal). to l. 10
). ) to s. third. Time. los +S An started
FIFTH RACE-Handicap: one and oneeighth
miles Big To Do, los tCrumpl, to s, to ;.
out, won; Olga Star. lU shilling, 30 l. 9 TO
S. cut, second; Sun God. III (Howard). to 1.
) to 5. out, third Time. ls2 Scratched:
Queen Trorato.
SIXTH RACE-One mile and twenty yards
Commaueta, los (PitE), S to z even, l 70 =
won; Eastern Princess. IS U1ang1 TO l. 4 TO
5, to 5. second; Thomas Hare, lo4 (CoInnsl
2 to !, { to S, 2 TO 5. third Time, l.s3 An
started.
SEVENTH RACE-one mile and twenty
yards. Dr.. Nickel. % fLunSord), ? 70 / even,
to 9 won: Get Up los CSansen), 4 to / 2 10
l. even. second; Cuddle Up, lDs NIcCrannl, 5
to !, to S, TO s. third. Time, lAs IS
Scratched: SAnto.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
big PROBLEM
| FORBARROW
I
Has Four Star In6elders
from which to Round
Out Title In6eld.

Ed Barrow hal two mighty big base
ball problems to solve when he throws
open the throttle on the Red Sox ma
chine this spring.
He must learn:
]. Can a star infield be built up in
a season out of four star infielders In
some ways unsuited to the job
2 Can ballplayers who have played
a certain position for years be shifted
to another position where the mechan-
ical play is entirely different and still
retain their efficiency?
From the latest reports Barrow in
tends to shift Wally Schang. a catch
er, to third base, and Stuffy McInnis,
a first baseman. to second base. The
remainder of his infield will be o. K.
He will have Hoblitzel. a crack fielder,
at FIRST, and Everett Scott, one OF the
best shortstops in the country cover
ing the short field.
Barrow will have four star infeld-
ers. VIII he be able to make a star
infield of them?
1t is noteworthy that q couple OF
years ago Connie Mack tried both
Schang and McInnis in the positions
they are expected to play at Boston.
Schang played fair game at third
and McInnis played a rather poor
second base.
1t is also noteworthy that this was in
1916 when both men were dissatisfied.
The old Athletics had been broken
up. Most OF their former teammates
were on clubs that had a look in for
world series dough. 1t was the only
year in his big league career that Jack
McInnis failed to hit 800. 1t was a
year that caused critics to pan Wally
Schang on general principles, for his
batting, for his catching and for his
fielding.
1t was not a fair chance for either.
At Boston the situation will be en-
tirely different. Boston has a very
good chance to break into the world
series this year. There is not a chance
that the club will be outside the first
four who will get bit of change out
Of the big classic. This will be an
incentive for both men to try hard.
1t has been said of Schang, that be-
fore he came to the majors he was a
better third baseman than a catcher,
II that still remains true Boston should
not miss the loss of Gardiner, who has
begun to slip.
Barrow's main difficulties are likely
to be with McInnis. 1t Is a pretty
difficult thing for a man to change
from first to second base after he has
had several years work around the
initial sack. McInnis, however. is a
smart ballplayer and may be able to
come through.
One thing-Barrow's problem will be
the most interesting development OF
the year. II he can make a star in
field from his four star infielders he
will go down in baseball history with
the managerial greats. II he can't
that's another story.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
BASEBALL FEDERATION
CHANGES ITS RULES

Cleveland. Feb. 24.-Chicago was
selected as the next convention city
of the National Baseball Federation
at its session here today. The mid
summer meeting will be held in De-
troit. Several minor changes were
made in the rules, the most important
of which is that hereafter the final
series of the championship shall con-
sist of two out of three games. none
of which shall be played as a double
header.
The matter OF protests was also
taken up. and all teams will in the
future be required to report to the
secretary Of the federation by August
L. a list of all players eligible for
competition. In turn theN secretary
will send complete lists to members,
who must file protests within thirty
days.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
NAVIN FRIEND
TO WILD BILL
Detroit Tigers President
Has Always Found Soft
Spots for Donovan.

New York. Feb. a4-Frank Navin,
the quiet. soft-spoken boss or the
Detroit Tigers, is the best friend
Bill Donovan has in baseball.
When Bill had outlived- his USE
fulness as a pitcher for the Tigers
he began to indulge in dreams OF
managing a major league club. and
he told Navin of his ambitions.
Some four years ago the opening
for a new manager in American
League ranks presented itself when
the Yankees were sold to Rupert
and Huston by Frank Farrell, and
it was through Frank Navin that
Wild WilIyum landed the manager
ial job with the Yanks.
S2via believed ia Donovan. and
still does. He figured Bill had all
the qualifications of a successful
manager, and during his regime
with the Yanks Bill showed his val
ue as a coach of young players,
particularly the pitchers.
But Bill was not born under a
lucky star as far as baseball goes,
for the jinx that attached itself to
the Yanks the first year he took
hold of them never let go while he
Htlu the IelnS, anu HIS pdsSlHS was
only a question of time.
Smiling Bill took his dismissal
from Col. Rupert good-naturedly.
There were no sore spots when DON
ovan and the Colonel parted COM
pany. and Bill just smiled his way
out of the office, though he had
nothing in sight.
When Navin heard that Donovan
was through as manager of the
Yanks he decided to take care of
his erstwhile star, and he has Bill
signed up now as coach and scout
for the Tigers, a berth that will be
his as long as he cares to continus
in the game.
Donovan is immensely popular
with the fans in Detroit. His rare
good nature won him a lifelong
home with Tiger rooters while he
was pitching for the Detroit club,
and they have never forgotten him.
Navin says there isn't a smarter
coach of young pitchers in the bus
iness than Donovan, and at the re-
cent American League meeting in
New York the Tiger boss declared
that he was mighty glad to get
Wild Bill back.
So Donovan is one prodigal who
returned with a royal welcome
awaiting him.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
Why He Is rabbit"

How did Walter Maranville get
the name OF Rabbit" is a ques-
tion that has frequently been
asked. Here is the story that
comes direct from the camp of
the Braves:
In the spring of 1918 Stallings
had his Braves at Athens, Ga.
Art Bues was first choice for
shortstop at the time, but he had
been taken sick. Maranville,
who had come up the previous
fan from the New Bedford club,
of the New England League, was
tried out at short Up to this
time he had not been known as
Rabbit One day Stallings,stood
at one side Of the field, gazing
on the workout with a group of
Boston newspaper men. The con-
versation turned to MaranviIfe.
and Stallings. very enthusiastic
over the youngster, made the
remark:z
Look at that kid hop around
Just like & rabbit"
Maranvflle was tagged the
Rabbit" then and there and the
name has since stuck to him. He
also has been called Peewee and
Midget. but neither name stuck
to him.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
YALE-HARVARD BOAT RACE.

Cambridge, Mass. Feb. 24.-when
the Yale and Harvard crews start
in their annual spring race this year
the distance will be one-half the
usual course. It was announced to-
night that 1t had been decided that
the race this year will be for a two
mile goal. This is the first time in
more than forty~years that the dis.
tance has been less than four miles.
il was claimed that the long rowing
was Injurious to the men and be-
cause of the slump of collegiate
sports the advocates of the shorter
distance won the verdict.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
MINTIRE TO COACH ALONE.
West Virginia Football Mentor
Signs New Contract.

Morgantown. W. Va. Feb. Alt
was announced today that Tubby Nc
Intire, for two years joint head
coach Of West Virginia's successful
football team, has been selected head
coach with full authority for season
of 1918. Elgie Tobin, Penn State. 1914.
who had acted with McIntire for two
years. was not re-engaged, the ath-
letic committee deciding that It would
be best not to elect more than one
coach at this time because of I'M
settled conditions.
McIntire is West Virginia man
and captained the football team in
1905 He coached at West Virginia.
Wesleyan in 1872 and 1913 and came
to West Virginia as assistant to Sol
Metzger in IBIS
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
JOHN M'GRAW BACK
TO SETTLE HOLD-OUTS

New York, Feb. A-John McGraw,
manager of the New York Giants, cut
short vacation trip to Cuba and re-
turned to New York today to look aft
er the clubs hold-oUt problem.
Fletcher. Burns, Robertson, Thorpe,
Sallee, Schupp and Perry are holding
out for more money, and McGraw said
he would investigate their complaints.
The Giants received word today
that Stirling Stryker, a young right
hand pitcher who was farmed out to
Rochester last season that he had
been drafted in the national army.
The player will try to get permission
to enlist in the navy.
The Giants announced that they had
signed George O'Neil, a st. Louis
catcher; W. G. Hubbell. a young
pitcher from Idaho, and Clarence Pitt,
a semi-professional outflelder from
Central Illinois. All of these players
were free agents when they signed.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
BASKETBALL TITLE
OF STATE AT STAKE

Annapolis, Nd, Feb. 24.-The State
Intercollegiate basketball champion
ship has narrowed down TO st. Johns
College, of Annapolis, and Mount st.
Joseph College, of Irvington. and an
effort is to be made to bring these
two teams together again at an early
date in order to establish a clear title
to the titular honors, in view Of the
fact that each has defeated the other
in previous games this season.
The st. Johns cadets have a strong
claim to the State title and also the
cup offered by Mr.. Pfsch, ex-captain
of John Hopkins, having won five
Of the six games played with State
teams; the single defeat having been
at the hands of Mount st. Josephs,
81 to 2S, on their own floor, but win
ming from the Irvington lads in the
opening game at Annapolis, 13 to 9.
The St Johns quint is now round
ing out a very successful season.
having won seven out of nine games
A notable victory was that over
Catholic University, OF Washington,
a few days ago, p to 10. The con-
test was staged in Washington. A
return game with the Catholics will
be played at Annapolis on February
q.
Headline says chicken is cheaper
than baaf Rr1f NOT xuhoy oar1yad ,.yif n
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
Lid ON ALEXANDRIA
ISDOWN With bang
Old Sunday Blue Laws Resurrected
Newspapers Only Sold.
THE HERALD BUREAU,
X. z. knight a son,
GuEnz E7,- Grrlas

hAN-S hlnC cireei-
Alexandria, Va. Feb. 24-This was
''Blue Sunday" in Alexandria The
ancient Old blue laws were resurrect-
ed and practically all business houses
in the city obeyed the Sunday closing
law by having the lid down tight.
Practically the only things that could
be purchased here today were news
papers. At all stores where they
were sold nothing else went over the
counter despite the demands OF cUs-
TONERS.
Judge L c. Barley. Of the Corpora
ton Court, some time ago gave his
approval to the plan for the enforce
ment Of the Sunday closing law and
today the lid went down with q bang.
The drug stores of the city were open
a total of four hours and for the sale
Of drugs exclusively. Persons accus-
toned to getting cigars or cigarettes
and soda on Sunday today went with
out such articles
Several years ago Alexandria vent
through q wave incident 70 the en-
forcement Of the blue laws which
soon subsided, however, public opinion
being against a strict enforcement Of
such laws.
Sixty members Of the women identi.
ned with the Billy Sunday party came
over to Alexandria this afternoon and
held q mass meeting for women in
the NJ. E. Church. South, which was
attended by q capacity congregation-
Addresses were delivered by Miss
Miller. Mrs. Asher and Miss Peacock
OF Philadelphia. Mrs. Kate Waller
Barrett presided Following the
speaking a council to be known as
Business women's Council was or
ganized with a membership Of lsS.
and Mrs. c. c. CarIin was chosen
honorary chairman. A permanent or
ganization will be established a. a
meeting to be held March 6. The
place Of holding the meeting will be
determined later. Following the mass
meeting the members of the party
were entertained by Mrs. Kate Waller
Barrett at her residence, 4Os Duke
street
With sermon by Rev. Father
Cronin. the mission which has been
in progress for the last week at sd.
Mary's Catholic Church was con-
cluded tonight After the sermon the
bsptismal vows were renewed by
those present The sermon at the II
O'Clock mass was delivered by Rev.
Father Fitzpatrick, who took for his
subject The Divinity Of Christ" A
capacity congregation attended to-
night
City council will hold its regular
semimonthly meeting next TUESDAY
night, at which time q number Of
matters Of importance win be up for
consideration. II Is expected that the
joint committee on finance and police
viii recommend a $40 a month in
crease In the salary Of all Of the mem
bers Of the police force.
The work Of remodeIing the build
ing at sos and s07 King street, recent
ly purchased by A s. Elbourn and W.
c. Drury. Of Washington. has been
begun by Julian ID. knight. contrsc-
tor. The first floor VIII be converted
into a lunch room and restaurant and
the upper foors into apartments for
men
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
Browns Community Plan Put Over.

vancouver, 3. c. Feb. A-Presi-
dent Bob Brown, of the Vancouver
club. announces the formation of his
community-owned corporation to take
over the loacl club in the Pacific
Coast International League. He will
surrender his franchise under lease
for the nominal sum of 81, giving an
option for the new company to pur-
chase outright before October / for
$4,000. 1t is proposed to raise A.OoC
as a sinking fund to operate the
club. the stock to be held in small
shares by scores Of fans.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
Hogan Granted License.

New York, Feb. A.-Having been
closed down for several weeks, the
boxing game will be in full swing
again at Bridgeport, Conn, on March
II, Billy Hogan, the boxing promoter
Of that city, has just been granted a
license by the city officials to hold a
boxing entertainment on that evening
and he has matched Frankie Burns
OF Jersey City to meet AL. Shubert Of
New Bedford for twelve rounds at the
Union Boat Club.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
MIKE URAIN WINS
FROM JACK ANDREWS

Mike Urain, the fighting policeman.
easily gained the decision in his six
round battle in Baltimore on Satur-
day night. Stanley Hinkle, the Phil
adelphia battler from Camp Meade,
failed to put in appearance, but Jack
Andrews, the Baltimore middle
weight, was substituted.
Andrews held his own with the local
fighter until the close Of the third
round when Urain came along with a
rush and fioored the Baltimore battler
in the fifth round for the count of
five. Andrews was holding on during
most OF the final session. The de-
cision rendered by Referee Buck Alex
ander was a popular one to the large
crowd that packed the Foley Theater.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
THREE-CUSHION CHAMP
WILL GET REAL TEST

New York, Feb. 24-August Kieck-
hefer, of Chicago. who recently an
nexed the three-cushion billiard cham
pionship by defeating Alfred DeOro,
will meet George Moore. of New York,
former champion, in the interstate
three-cushion billiard league tourna-
ment beginning here tomorrow night.
This will be the new champions first
real test match.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
Mike Finn CAUGHT Manning.

st. Louis, MO, Feb. 24.-The report
from Kansas City that the Association
Club of that city had sold the base
ball services Of Shortstop Eddie Multi
gan to Chattanooga caused interest
here, becaused OF the fact that Multi
gan. who is in the last contingent Of
the first draft, reported on Friday to
an army camp for service with Uncle
Sam. Mulligan, who has been playing
soccer football here this winter. was
given a sendoff in the farewell game
he played last Sunday.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
Lauan Will Sign Nth Nationals
LAvAN WILL SIGN TODAY.

Lieut.. Johnny Layan. Of the Ma
val Medical Corps. who was pur-
chased by the Old Fox from the
st. Louis Browns in the trade in
which the Nationals received this
shortstop and Bert Shotten for
Bert Gallia. was a visitor here
yesterday.
DR.. Lavan talked over his con-
tract with the Old Fox and will
attach his signature to the articles
early today. Lavan Is subject to
the call Of the navy authorities.
but will play ball with the Ma
tionals until Uncle Sam needs his
services. No figures were mem
toned, but Griff is now assured OF
q shortstop to start the season.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
MORAN In FINE TRIM
FOR BOUT WITH FULTON

New Orleans. Feb. A.-The flne con-
dition shown by Frank Moran. the
Pittsburgh fighter. has pulled down
the odds, which, however. still re-
main in favor OF Fred Fulton, for
their twenty-round bout. which takes
place here Monday night. Horan
never showed up better in his
preliminary work, and his camp
followers feel certain OF q victory.
Another change has oeen made In
the referee. 1t was announced today
that Dick Burke and not Reny Dorr
would be the third man in the ring.
The sporting fraternity from all over
the country is pouring into this city,
thus Strengthening the belief that a
record crowd viii attend the bout
Why is II that when somebody men
tions Eddie Collins you think Of
Heinie Zimy
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
THINKS MANN WILL RETURN.
Cubs Secretary Believes Leslie viii
Leave Army Work.

Chicago. Feb. 2L-Secretary Walter
Craighead. of the Chicago Cubs, to-
day expressed confidence that Out
fielder Leslie Mann would be ready
for the spring training trip, although
admitting Mann had not yet signed
his contract. Reports have been re-
ceived that Mann would make no at
tempt to secure his release from his
army Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation work
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
DIVISION OF POINTS
IN JOHNS HOPKINS MEET

Open events-Princeton. Il: Cor
neil. 10; Pennsylvania. 10; vintrix
Catholic Club. 10; Georgia Tech. s;
Baltimore A c.. s; Tweuty-third
Engineers. 5; Camp Meade. s.:
John Hopkins. 4; Mesdowbrook
Club. Z; Georgetown. 3; Unsttach-
ed. 9; George Washington. 3; Mary
land Swimming Club, L
South Atlantic events-Georee-
town. 4s: Johns Hopkins. "a: Geor-
sia Tech, -; Catholic u, /.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
0'Neill in Naval Reserve,

New York, Feb. 24-Jack F. O.Neill,
the distance. runner Of the Morning
side Athletic Club, yesterday enlisted
in the Naval Reserve Auxiliary Corps.
The enlistment of O'Neill increases to
forty-seven the members of the
Morningside organization now serving
their country.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
Two Veterans Remain.

Nashville, Tenn, Feb. 2L-Tbe NASH
vile team Of the Southern League Il
pretty well shot to pieces II may moi
have one Of last years pitchers in il,
lineup this year. because OF army de-
mands, holdouts and trades. Firsl
Baseman Dick Kaufman may be this
only 1917 player retained besides Man
ager ELAN, who plays short
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
ANDRE ANDERSON In SERVICE
Chicago Heavyweight Accepted for
National Army-

Chicago. Feb. A.-Andre Anderson,
a Chicago heavyweight, was accept
ed today for the national army. He
will be stationed at Camp Grant. An
derson, who is 6 feet inches tall and
weighs 2S pounds, was pronounced
physically perfect.
He did not claim exemption.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
Sure IN Pass Bill.

New York. Feb. 4-Assemblyman
Hurley. Of New Jersey, who is trying
to get his bill calling for boxing bouts
OF eight rounds duration in the State
Of New Jersey passed by the legisla-
ture. IL confident that he viii succeed
this time He says there Is less oppo-
sition to boxing than there was q
year ago. and that he has already
received pledges OF support from
fhirfv-fvro aaaan,hfvFnen
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
Otto Peters Goes to Atlanta Club.

Boston Mass. Feb. A-The Provi-
dence Club of the near-defunct Inter
national League, has sold. among
other players. Pitcher Otto Peters He
goes to Atlanta of the Southern
League.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
Douglas Won't Play.

Birmingham, Ala, Feb. A.-Even II
he recovers from his operation for
acute appendicitis. Phil Douglas will
be unable to play with the Cubs this
season, according to the physician at
tending him Douglas is now dan
gerously I'll here.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
Rookie l. Drafted.

: Decatur. Ill, Feb. A.-Paul Smith, a
former Cub recruit, who was sold last
week by Montreal to the Boston
Americans, has been accepted for
army service by the draft board OF
Macon County 1t was learned here
today.
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
Colgate Wins Game.

Hamilton. N. Y, Feb. 2-The Col
gate basketball team outclassed New
York University in a fast game here
tonight, defeating them by a score OF
IS to IA
The Washington herald., 1918-02-25
Ed Boland Signed BY Seals.

Butte. Mont, Feb. 2L-Catcher I'd
who was with Butte IN the
League last season. has
been signed by the San Francisco Sesl
for a trial.