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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
WAR TO REVIVE WALKING
Soldiers Training May Give Pc.
destrianism a Big Boost as
Sport This Year.

As the result of the training receiv-
ed through forced marches by two
million young men during the war,
sport in this country. The Army has
developed many capable walkers, and
some of these may now compete in
matches and bring back the interest
that once attached TO this sport,
which at one time had a high stand
ing.
There was sort Of revival of
walking a few years ago when
Edward Payson Weston, the veteran
pedestrian, made his celebrated
transcontinental trip. but it died out.
1t is forty-two years since London
witnessed the finish of one of the
most famous International walking
matches, such as were held in the
70's and early SOS. William Howes.
one of the greatest pedestrians of
the day. was Englands choice in the
memorable contest. while Dan
O'Leary represented Ireland and
America. Dan had taken part in a
number of walking matches on this
side of the Atlantic, and there was
great disappointment over here when
the news came that he had been
vanquished by the Britisher in the
3G0-mile contest.
In the 70's the professional walkers
were as celebrated as Ty Cobb and
Benny Leonard are today. They
rolled in money and basked in the
limelight of popular adulation- Many
of the records set up in those days
in England and America have never
been surpassed, and. unless profess
sional walking comes into vogue
again, probably never viii be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
RICE HOME SOON,
HE WRITES GR|FF
Early Army Discharge Due,
Sam Tells His Boss in
Letter From France.
Fy DENMAN THOMPSON.

The best news Clark Griffith has had
in long time was received today from
France in the shape of a letter from
Company, 6Sth Regiment. Coast Artii-
lery, American expeditionary forces.
For the edification of those fans who
are likely to stumble over the Edgar
it may be stated that the missive was
indited by the hard-hitting outfielder
of the Nationals who is known to base
balloon as Sam. and whose recent an
explained silence has worried Griffith
and followers of the national pastime
in the capital. In it Sam VouchsafeS
the cheering information that he is we'll
and is confident of being mustered out
of the service in time to get into the
opening battle of the Season at Georgia
avenue.
Sans letter WAS written December
-. more than month being re-
CURED for transmission. After refer
ring to the celebration attendant
upon the signing of the armistice, ne
writes: "As far rs getting back by
spring is concerned, it seems Surt
thing to me. as our regiment is IN
the fSt Army and is composed OF
heavy artillery. which. it is claimed,
is to be among the first to return
We are under wenty-four-h
notice $50 / understandl to be ready
for the port of embarkation, so L am
willing to make a little side bet that
I will be on deck and in condition by
the 18th of April.
LAS far as Mike (Menosky) is con-
cerned 1 am unable to say when he Is
likely to return, as he may be in the
Sd Army, which will stay here Tor
some time.
Il can't see why base ball should not
have a wonderful year, as il sure is
the national game in the Army. Here
hoping to see the good old L. 5. \. IN
the near future. Sincerely, SAM.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
FORD-NEWBERRY CONTEST
TO EXPENSES COMMITTEE
Democratic Senators Outvote Re-
publicans, Who Oppose Resolution
for Immediate Investigation.

Senate republicans today were de-
feated by the democratic majority
in a parliamentary tilt over the
Ford-Newberry senatorial election
contest
over republican opposition the
resolution proposing immediate in
yestigation of the contest by the SEN
ate privileges and elections commit
tee was referred by Vice President
Marshall to the contingent expenses
committee for approval of expenditures
proposed in the inquiry.
Minority Leader Lodge and other
republicans vigorously opposed the
committee reference. demanding that
the resolution go over for discussion
tomorrow. After a parliamentary
wrangle on d straight party vote
thirty seven democrats voted to sus-
tain the Vice Presidents ruling and
twenty-six republicans registered i'll
dissent.
Favorable action by the contingent
expenses body is expected soon and
the resolution then will come before
the Senate for adoption, with spir-
tied contest in prospect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
ENDING OF WAR MEANS
A BIG BOOM FOR POLO
Young Players the Hope of Amer
lea in Any Future Matches
With British.

NEW YORK, January 27.-Ths
American polo handicaps make the
ten goal man the topnotcher and Just
now there are only five of these ten
goal players-Milburn the two Water
burys, Foxhall keene ana Harry Payne
Whitney. OF these only Milburn could
be depended on. OF nine goaIers this
country has none, and there are only a
few eight and seven goal men. J.
watson Webb, the left handler. who
tried to win a place on the American
four in 1913, might do. and then only
III IL was decided to use left-hander.
They are quite de trop in polo, for
their hitting from the mounting side
makes them dangerous individuals for
everybody else on the field. Skiddy
Won Stade might come back and regain
a place among the big fellows, and
Hawaii might yield a player or two.
Max East of Camden may deveiop into
a top ranker. But taken all in all our
forces for a challenge do not look
very formidable. If this country is to
make an attempt to regain the Gun
within the next three years ii be-
hooves American polo to shake a
leg"
The strongest hope is placed in the
younger players-the greatest in
Tommy Hitchcock ,jr whose exploits
as a nier and his subsequent imprison-
ment and escape from Germany are
too wen known to require recounting
Young Hitchcock is listed as a sIx-goal
man, and was coming along great
guns when We entered the war and his
playing was stopped. He is bound to
prove one o. our great stars. But
mighty few like him loom UP at pres
ent.
Polo followers are not pessimistic
regarding Americas outlook. for the
game is sure to grow by leaps and
bounds just as soon as our men are
mustered out of the service. The
Army, Navy and aviation have given
our men a greater zest for adventure
and the thrills that come in a polo
game and they are certain TO jump
right into il.
a war is always followed by big
boom in polo Witness England's ex-
perience and the growth of the game
here Immediately after our unpleas-
antness with Spain. But to develop a
four worthy of carrying America
standard against the best in England
looms up as a big task. particularly
as the vast majority of England's
great players are regular army men
and have so much time at their dis
poSal for practice. We will devotion
many players. but We must recognize
that expertness in polo is not a thing
TO be brought out in two or three
years. and that the gulf between the
average player and the great star is
wider in polo than in any other sport.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
TALKS OF RAILWAY RATES,
CRlTICISES PROCEDURE
Clifford Thorne Continues State
ment Before Senate Committee
Relating to Rights of Shippers.

Resuming his statement before the
Senate interstate commerce commit
tee today, Clifford Thorne, formerly
of the Iowa railroad commission, dis
cussed the rate situation and criti-
cised the manner of procedure of the
regional and district committees ap-
pointed by the railroad administra-
tion to adjust controversies raised by
the shippers over rates.
AS now composed the railroads con-
troll these committees. with the ship
pers in the minority. Mr.. Thorne told
the committee. These committees, he
added, however, are performing i'm
portant functions and should be con-
Iinued. but he recommended that the
railroads and the shippers should be
equally represented on them.
The witness also criticised the COM
mittees manner of conducting hear
ings While the subject involved is
freely discussed at these hearings,
Mr. Thorne said, there is no oppor-
tunity of cross-examination: adding.
If there were it would be like cross
examining a judge" for the commit
tees not only represent the railroads
through the railroad administration,
but also reach the final conclusion.
He also criticised the failure of
many of these committees to notify
shippers when hearings are to be
held in which they are interested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
MAYOR OF PITTSBURGH
PLANS FOR YOUNG FOLKS
HiI1y Streets to Be Closed for Traf-
fic When There Is Coasting.
Summer Park Program.

PITTSBURGH. January 27.-A nov
Ell plan for protecting children who
sledride on public thoroughfares in
Pittsburgh has been devised by May
or E. V Babcock. Under direction of
the city's chief executive, a survey of
"hilly" streets in the city is being
made, and as soon as a report is re-
ceived from the surveyors the mayor
intends to declare the designated
streets closed to vehicle traffic while
the ground is covered with snow. In
this manner the mayor hopes to
eliminate danger to children, and at
the same time provide them with the
popular winter pastime minus the
hazard.
Mayor Babcock has also turned his
attention to providing summer pleas
ures in Pittsburgh. He has called on
social and welfare workers to coop
crate in the framing of the summer
program, which will include the re-
moval of "keep-off the grass" signs in
public parks. The mayor says that
the children and elders who visit the
parks should be permitted to tramp
the grass down in their pursuit of
happiness and that they should be al
lowed to "muss up the grounds" in
general.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
BASE BALL ON THE INSIDE
WITH BILLY EVANS
Being His Opinions on Interesting Features and
Sidelights of the National Game.
WITH BILLY EVANS

ly it stirred up strenuous protest.
In the first place the runner was not
out for being hit by batted ball,
since the fielder had made a play on
the baD prior to hitting the runner.
which, of course, made the ball in
play. For the same reason it was
impossible to call the runner out for
interference, since the runner col
lided with the fielder after he had
made a play on the ball. The umpire
was finally convinced that he was in
error. so he reversed the out" rul-
ing, but insisted the runner on first
could only advance to second, and the
batsman to first, since play was sus-
pended the moment time was called.
He based his action for calling time
because player was incapacita tie d
for duty because of an injury. Under
the rules he has a perfect right to so
rule, but he must use the proper eau
ton before he so suspends play.
While it would seem that the humane
thing to do was to Immediately de-
clare time. because of the serious in
jury to the player. yet the Umpire has
no right to do so until all action has
ceased. and the ball is held by the
pitcher standing on the rubber. The
runners, in the case cited should have
been allowed to advance as far as
able.
Last summer Happy FeIsch and
Jack Collins came together on a fly
ball, and both were temporarily stun
ned, although Felsch managed to re-
gain his feet and recover the ball.
The reason for not calling time i'm
mediately when a certain player
seems injured, or when one or more
players are knocked out because Of A
collision, is because to do SO would
place premium on getting injured.
and permit players to take advantage
of the technicality by feigning in
Jury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27

Stewart, pitcher. who wrought
wonders with Jack Barry's Nayv
team. and Johnny Mostil. who smote
the pellet in tasty fashion last sum
mer while sitting in at second base
after Eddie Collins enlisted in the
marines
Thus approximately thirty five
names now repose on the Sox reserve
list. and five of these will be erased
before the squad starts for Mineral
Wells. Tex. for intensive training.
The nine other athletes will be turn
ed loose later on to abide by the
league player limit.
Manager Gleason has written head
quarters that he doesn't expect to he
in town before March l. By that
time all the South Side talent will he
signed up, so all the Kid will have
to do after his arrival will be to Toll
around the loop until the getaway,
between March 20 and 23
Mineral Wells will be the site of
the conditioning exercises. Grabiner
says, unless some unforeseen happen-
ing changes plans. But Harry is
working on the supposition that the
Texas resort will be the training
camp. and he is preparing a choice
lot of exhibition games for the two
squads of homeward- bound Sox.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27

January 81. 1S5e-All Prussia &C
claimed the birth of an heir TO the
throne.
January 81, 1S79-Prince William.
heir presumptive to the imperial
throne, celebrated his twentieth birth
day as a student at Bonn.
January %. 1Ss1-On his twenty
second birthday he was looking for
ward to his marriage, month later,
10 Princes Augusta of Schleswig.
January 81, 18s9-On his thirtieth
birthday received letter of affec
tionate greeting from Queen Victoria,
January p. iss4-Germany cele-
brated his public reconciliation with
Bismarck.
January 81. 1s9s-On his fortieth
birthday received greetings from all
parts of the world.
January 81, 1906-"Emperor VIII
Iiam's forthy-seventh birthday was
joyousIy celebrated by the people to-
day He has been on the throne sew
enteen and a half years. The kings of
Saxony and Wurtemberg and the
grand dukes of Saxe-Coburg and
Gotha and Mecklenburg Schwerin
congratulated him at 10 o'clock in the
morning"
january 81, 1907--"Emperor Will
1iam's forty-eighth birthday was cele-
rated today by the populace through
a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27

Last summer, in very important
game in one of the few minor leagues
which were able TO weather the
storm. the umpire in charge of the
game got himself into considerable
of tangle. first because he misin-
terpreted the rule. and, second, be-
cause he let his sympathy get the bet
ter of him and call time, which was
also in violation of the rule. He
finally reversed his original decision,
but stood pat on the second one.
With runner on first, the bats
man flashed the hit-and-rup sign
One man was out at the time. The
runner on first was away with the
pitch. The batsmanS effort was a
sizzling grounder, which the fielder
was forced to handle almost directly
in the pathway of the runner. In
his anxiety to get the ball. touch
the runner and throw to first base.
completing the double play and re
firing the side, the ball SO struck
the fielder's hands that it bounded to
his right. The ball then struck the
runner a fraction of a second later.
and at about the same time the run
uer crashed into the fielder. although
he made every possible effort to avoid
him.
Immediately the umpire called the
runner out and almost in the same
voice called time. The runner in COL
Iiding with the fielder had spiked him
badly knocking him to the ground.
The blood gushed from a wound in
the leg. Before the center fielder
could get the ball back into the in
field the runner on first had reached
third and the batsman second The
umpires first ruling was that the
runner originally on first was out
for two reasons, being hit by bat
ted ball and for interference with
the fielder. Also that the batsman
was entitled only to first base
The ruling was wrong. and natural
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
Much Interest in Outcome.

The award of the War Labor Board
in this dispute will be looked upon as
necessarily important, inasmuch as
the matter of recognition of the car
mems union is involved. The out
come in being awaited with interest,
not only in Washington. but through
out the country.
In a very recent decision in a some
what similar case affecting a railway
company in Omaha. Neb, and it's
union carmen Former President Taft.
who made the award. held that the
company need not treat with it's mems
union as a union, but that it must
treat with union employees if they are
speaking for a majority of the en-
ployes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
COLLEGES LISTED
TO MEET FRIDAY
South Atlantic |. A. A. Will
Gather at Richmond to
Discuss Sports.

Friday night at Richmond a meet
ing of the South Atlantic Intercol-
legiate Athletic Association is sched-
uled to discuss the general outlook
for athletics in this section for the
remainder CT the year and particu
larly to take up the question OF the
annual track and field championships.
Requests have been sent to all mem
bers of the association TO have rep
resentatives present, and replies
have been received from the majority
stating that they will be on hand.
The meeting is to take place at the
Hotel Jefferson at o'clock.
Following the meeting it will be
definitely known in all probability
just what the colleges intend to do
in the development of track and field
sports. Much of what is done un-
doubtedly will depend in large meas
ure on the decision relative to hold
ing the championships. Last year
the event was staged. but only two
institutions-Georg and Hop
kinS-tOok part.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
CARPENTER IS NOT FIT
Frenchman Would Require Time to
Get Into Condition to
Fight Willard.

NEW YORK, January 27.--Georges
Carpenter, the French heavyweight,
whose name has been coupled with that
of jack Dempsey as leading candidates
for the opportunity to meet Jess VIII
lard next July in the championship
match, which he has contracted to
fight. is out of the running, according
to William H. (Sparrow) Robertson,
sporting expert, who recently returned
from France.
Carpenter, he said, is suffering from
a dislocated thumb, and this fact.
coupled with wartime regulations, has
prevented him from keeping in the
physical condition necessary for a bout
with the champion After peace has
been signed and Carpenter has fought
one or two preliminary bouts with
European pugilists, he hopes to meet
the American champion, Robertson says
Carpenters manager told him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
GLEASON WILL FIRE FOURTEEN
IN SHAPING WHITE SOX ROSTER

CHICAGO, January 27.-Fourteen
ball players whose names decorate
the White Sox roster will be deco
rated with the tin can before Man
ager Kid Gleason will have selected
the material that he believes can be
formed into 1919 model pennant win
ner.
Five of the unfortunates will learn
their fate at comparatively carly
date, according to Secretary Harry
Gardiner of the South Side forces, but
the others will linger on until the
American League club limit of TWEEN
ty-one performers becomes effective.
In spite of the fact that simmer
ing down of the talent is in order in
stead of an increase, Harry went out
Yesterday and signed up George,
Runge, left handed first sacker,
whose chief claim to fame is that he
can paste that old pill like the Yanks
pasted the late unlamented linden
burg line.
A natural hitter is George, according
to the information obtained by Grabi-
nor but he also is a natural ball
nIaver and conducts himself as credi-
tablv at other spots on the infeld or
in the outfieid as he has at first base.
Roqers Park and Logan Square of the
Chicago League were among the teams
With which George affiliated himself
while building up his rep as ball
player.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
RICE BIRDS LOSE PROTECTION,
Order for Certain States Will In
crease Planting of Rice.

CHARLESTON. S. c., January 81
Rice birds, hitherto protected, may be
shot between August 16 and Novem-
Der Is in Virginia, North and South
Carolina Georgia and Florida, Sec
rotary of Agriculture Houston an
nounced in an order just received here.
The order is expected to result in an in
crease of rice planting. While the birds
may be killed, the order forbids their
being sold.
nounced for New Jersey, Pennsylva-
mia, Maryland. Delaware and the Dis
trict of Columbia from September l
Ito October 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
Both Sides to Abide by Decision.

Neither officers of the company nor
those in charge of the mems union
cared to discuss today their respective
cases or to make any speculation as
to the ward that will be made by the
board.
However, both seemed well salts
fed with having the board hear their
differences and both are emphatic
in their announcement that they will
abide by the ultimate decision of the
board.
w. F. Ham, president of the COM
pany, today showed a keen interest
in the possibility of the citizens of
Washington being represented at the
hearings, whether official or other
wise. He said it seemed only natural
that the citizens should show this in
tereSt and he feels that it will be to
the best interest of all parties. con-
cerned to have the citizens represen-
tatives take a part in the proceed
ingS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27

War Labor Board viii Settle
Upon Date by Noon
Tomorrow.

Hearings before the National War
Labor Board on the demands present.
ed to the Washington Railway and
Electric Company by it's union en-
pioyes will not be started before We'd
nesday. 1t was announced today by
officers of the street railway section
of the board that the date for the
hearing would be definitely settled be-
fore noon tomorrow.
1t is considered unlikely that either
former President Taft or Basil NJ.
Manly, joint chairmen of the board,
will hear the arguments in this dis
pute. Tentative plans indicate that
Charlton Ogburn. examiner for the
street railway division, will act as
referee at the hearing. Mr.. Ogburu
said today that he had been suggest
ed as referee. but that the matter had
not been definitely settled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
A. A. TO ADOPT SCHEDULE.
Club Owners Meet to Ratify Play
ing Dates for 1919.

CHICAGO. January 27.-Club own
ers of the American Association mer
here today TO adopt Il schedule for
the 1919 season from the three tenta-
tive schedules drawn up after the
recent meeting at Minneapolis.
The tentative schedules call for
I54 games and provide that each club
shall make three trips of the circuit
At the Minneapolis meeting it was
tentatively agreed that the playing
season should open April 20. and be
limited to five months, ending ten
DAVIS earlier than in previous wears
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
YOUNG GOLFERS TO BENEFIT.
National Junior Championship
Tourney May Be Established.

NEW YORK, January 27-Golf has
taken a step forward. At the twenty
fifth annual meeting of the United
States Golf Association. held here. the
parent body went on record as favor
ing the establishment of a national
iunior championship competition to
bring out the younger players and
give them something to look forward
to.
IT also was recommended to return
to championship tournament play in
the other branches on greater scale
than ever before. The honor roll of
the association announced contains
the names of 1889 golfers who served
in the Army or Navy during the war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
RICKEY ACCEPTS JOB.
Takes Jack Hendricks Place as
Manager of the Cardinals.

ST. LOUIS, January 21.-Branch
Hickey. president of the st. Louis Ma
tionals, last night announced he would
accept the management of the club for
1919, a position offered him by the
Saturday.
The amount of his salary was not
disclosed. nor were the terms whereby
Jack Hendricks consented to terminate
his contract as 1919 manager of the
club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-01-27
Relay Race at Penn.

Besides the annual track and field
meet the University of Pennsy lvania
again has scheduled a mile relay race
for the South Atlantic intercollegiate
\. a. championship. An effort will be
made to interest as many of the
schools as possible to send teams TO
take part in that.
Virginia, for many years the most
prominent institution in track ath
letics in this section, intends to enter
a squad in the meet, according to
Pop Lanigan, coach. Lanigan says
that the only track training contem
plated at Virginia this season is just
enough TO prepare a few men to COM
pete in the championship events.