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Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17
LAST MAJOR LEAGUE
CHANCE FOR B. ROTH
Hard Hitting 0utfieIder Is Tough
Bird to Handle.
Unless He Becomes Domesticated This
Year His Career In Fast Com.
pany is Expected to Be
Terminated.

Bobby Roth, hard-hitting Outfielder.
recently traded to the Washington
club by the Boston Red Sox, along
with Shannon and In exchange for
Harper, Foster and Menosky, is work.
ing on his last major league oppor-
tunity, according to advices from the
stockholders Of the District Of Column
bia team. Roth is tough bird" for
managers to handle, but will become
domesticated this year or his major
league career will be abruptly termi-
mated by Clarke Griffith.
When the deal sending Roth and
Shannon to Washington was an
nounced. friends and advisers of Crit
fifth rushed to the pilot to offer their
sympathies in advance Of what they
termed a troublesome season. Roth
undoubtedly was painted I'm darker
colors than necessary. Griffith was
given extensive information as to how
best to manage confirmed "recalci-
trant." The advice was accepted and
thanks rendered in payment for 1t, and
then Griff did little forecasting on
his own hook.
"Roth has bad name," said Crit.
fifth, "but there will be no trouble be-
tween us, I am sure. Personally, am
not in favor of this practice Of giving
a ball player n bad name, and from
the first I am going to assure and
prove to Roth that will be his friend
SO long as he does us directed and
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17
SMALLER DIAMOND FOR BOYS
for New Measurements and
Lighter Ball. .,

Boys under sixteen years were for
mally recognized by the joint rules
committee Of the majors as a future
source of supply for the professional
ranks by provision for smaller da-
mOnd and a lighter ball for the young
sters.
Criticism has been made In the past
that youngsters often strained their
arms in attempts to throw the official
ball the same distance as players who
had attained their full muscular
strength.
The diamond for boys will he 80 feet
between bases instead of 90 feet. The
pitching mound will be 80 feet from
the plate instead of 60 feet 6 inches,
The ball will weigh four and one.half
ounces instead of five and one-quar.
ter.
Copies OF the regulations will be
sent to mayors ana playground direc-
tors of American cities with Il request
the new measurements be adopted.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17

gives us his best work. feel that ]
know something about Roth. l have
heard lot about his grouches, but ]
also figure perhaps he had reason
for those grouches, so ! will try &c
get rid OF the cause and let the effect
take care of itself"
Roth has sent word he was well
pleased with his transfer to the Grit.
fifth organization, which shows he will
start with clear and happy con,
science, regardless of what difficulties
may crop out at n latter date. Roth
Is one of the leading hitters In the
American league, and Is an especially
smart Outfielder.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17
UNIQUE GOLF COURSE

Macfarlane Park in West
Tampa has a unique nine-hole
golf course which winds across
and about the driveways, the
mole, the baseball diamond and
other features of the seventy
acre city park. The course Is
kept up by the city and no
ground fees are charged.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17

to four Inherent opponents, three Of
3 challenger for the title was the raw
est kind of novice. A one-round
Knockout by the veteran Jim Flynn Is
the only real black mark on Dempsey's
record.
The bout with Flynn took place ut
Salt Lake City in 1917. At that time
Dempsey was unheard of in the East,
and the result of the bout attracted
no attention, although 1t was consid-
cred rather strange that the ancient
fireman could find anyone who could
be stopped so quickly.
Dempsey now denies that he was
knocked cold. He says that he could
have got on his feet before ten had
been counted. but that his brother be-
came excited and threw In the towel.
Dempsey declares that never again
will he allow member of his family
to act as second for him.
There is another explanation of
this affair going the rounds that is de-
cidedly less creditable to Dempsey.
Whatever the truth of the matter Is
probably never will be known. One
year later Dempsey faced Flynn again.
Flynn was outclassed so badly that the
match was little short of n crime, and
he first round.
nee since he became star performer.
heavyweight, in an exhibition bout Of
Meehan the decision.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17
Honus Wagner.

biggest, heaviest bat imaginable
some huge piece Of timber that you'd
never think Of using under ordinary
circumstances--Td take that up to the
plate and I'd just shove 1t at the ball
let the ball hit that big chunk of
wood and rebound--and say. you'd be
surprised to know how often the ball
would bound safe and how quickly
the crash Of the wood against the
leather would restore your confidence
Try 1t once and see II It doesn't work
out to perfection I"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17
1 BGzES %Gbe

Bill MCGOWAN, International league
umpire, Is newspaper man in the
Off season.
Grandstand seats will be 60 cents
and the bleachers 40 cents In the Vir
glnia league this season.
Iris Speaker added another south
paw to his staff when he purchased
Tim Murchison from the Peoria club
The dispute between Joe Lannin and
Harry FraZee over Boston Red SoS
money affairs seems to have been set.
tied.
Fans Of Beaumont, asked to select
a new nickname for the team, which
has been called Oilers, have chosen
Exporters.
Duncan. who performed 30 well for
the Reds In the worlds series. isn't
counted upon vet as regular for the
coming campaign.
S~
More and more ball players are
taking to golf as a means Of keep.
Ing In condition In the winter. Some
Of them are stars at the game.
George Dumont, sold by the Red Sox
to the Toledo club OF the American as.
ISOLATION. has notified Manager Bres-
nahan that he will not report.
When the item of broken clubs and
ty expensive pastime for Babe" Ruth
the Yankees mighty hitsmith.
JEFF Tesreau, former Giant pitcher
and now coach of the Dartmouth base
ball nine, will manage semi-prO base.
ball team In New York city this sum-
mer.
The Browns are said to be trying
to get Bill Rumler back from the Salt
Lake City club Of the Coast league
BIZ had good season In the minors
last year.
New York fans expect the Yankees
to deliver this season. so it's going
to be hard shedding for Manager Hug
gins In case the old game breaks bad
for his team.
Michael Bunny" Dwyer, leading
batsman of the Atlantic Coast Ship
yards league last year. has been sign
ed to play In the Outfield Of the
| Toronto team.
George Gibson will have nifty out
field II Grimm makes good ut first base
for the Pirates. This will allow
! Whitfield to do outfield duty with Carey
and SouthwOrth.
Vean Gregg IL another veteran pitch
er who has decided that farm life Il
better than berth In the minors, lie
has passed up an offer to pitch for the
| Sacramento club.
Ray Chapman comes forward with
the statement that he has made only
two hits off Bert Gallia since he faced
| the veteran boxman for the first time
about five years ago.
President Frank Miley Of the West
ern Canada league announces the
signing of three umpires-,IOe Daley
of st. Louis, Con DAILY of Chicago and
Beans Harden at Saskatoon.
w. p. (Spike) Shannon, former ma
| jor league player, has been substituted
for Dave Altizer as umpire In the
| American association. Altizer will
manage ball club in Aberdeen, 5. d.
| Walter Mayer, Washington catcher
was all marked for trip to the mi
| nOrs, being slated for Minneapolis
when Ed Charity decided to quit the
Senators, and this kept Mayer In the
majors for long time.
| Connie Mack says that the yarn abcnt
Rube Waddell calling In all his out
fielders and striking out the next
three men at the bat in champions
ship game is myth. Rube did II In
exhibition games, but not in cham
1 4
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17
BASEBALL
STORIES

Joe Tinker Of the Columbus club
plans to make each Friday free day
for schoolchildren.
George Stallings says his Braves
may not look good to the critics, but
that he has hopes Of them.
Association critics vote the leagues
schedule for the 1920 season a great
Improvement over those Of past years.
"Pep" Young of the Giants is having
trouble with his breathing apparatus
and may undergo an operation on his
nose.
Amos Strunk has been named field
captain Of the Athletics. That Is like
being a general In South American
army.
One reason the Red Sox let Bill
Lamar out was that he Is left-hand-
ed hitter, as are both Hooper and
Menosky.
The Brooklyn club offered the st.
Louis Cardinals Pitcher Ed Pfeffer In
exchange for Outfelders McHenry and
Heathcote.
Jimmy McQuade, the young pitcher
under trial with the Giants, is a nephew
Of Judge McQuade, one Of the clubs
stockholders.
Now that they admit they can't get
Rogers Hornsby, the Giants are due to
dig up another star to appease the
New York fans.
Hughey Jennings is facing his annu-
al scarcity of hurlers. Give him pair
Of dependable slabmen and he would
make things interesting.
Manager Wordsworth Of Birming.
ham, has a young giant catcher In
John Peters. He's O feet 2 inches and
weighs over POO pounds.
Pitcher Roy Mitchell, sold by Gin
cinnati to Sacramento, who has been
threatening to quit baseball for several
years, says 1t goes this time.
Walter Mails, who Is being tOuted
as second "Rube" Waddell on the
coast, is now coaching baseball team
at the Davis farm, near Sacramento.
Fewster has developed peculiar
crouch at the bat which interferes
with his usually free swing, and as
a consequence his batting has slumped.
baseball relations this year with the
"big three'-Yale, Harvard and Prince
tOn-for the first time in many years.
Cincinnati's "Royal Red Rooters" are
talking OF building a clubhouse, which
natl team and visiting teams at all
times.
Toledo, Minneapolis and Columbus
are the three strong teams in the
American association, judged from
present material, according to asso-
citation critics.
Young brother of Ivy WingO Is try
ing out with the Athletics. His in
itials are A. III. and he's very hesitant
about telling his first name, which is
said to be AbSalOm.
No sooner had the winter baseball
league ended in San Francisco than
another circuit was formed for the
summer months. Six teams will play
game every Sunday for 20 cOnsecu-
tive weeks.
Tacoma, Wash, fans are elated over
the announcement that IL baseball
proves n paying proposition this sum-
n,er in the Pacific International
league, the town may ring the gong
In 80 Pacific coast loop in 1921.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17

career" says johnny Evers.
1--WE were playing the third game
Of the series with the Athletics. In
the tenth inning, after they had taken
their turn at bat. the score was to 4
against us, they having made two
runs, one on an error by myself and
the other on what some have called a
bone" on my part-holding my head
down with the ball in my hand while
the second run scored from third base.
Boston came to bat for the last
time with Joe Bush pitching like a
demon and 1t looked dubious for us.
Hank Gowdy started 1t off with a
home run. Stallings sent Josh De.
wore In to bat for James, and Josh
struck out. Then Moran drew base
on balls and was the next man up.
IL looked at the first two, as usual,
and they were both strikes. The next
two Bush fed me were balls, making
It two and twO-and, say. he had some
thing on them, and 1t was getting dark,
On the next ball pitched / took o
chance. gave Moran the sign to go and
singled to right, putting him on third
IL. n n. ~ -. T..
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17

he went to Chicago White Sox on
trial, but was returned to Moline late
In April. He Joined the army on the
Mexican border, was relnstated In
baseball In September, and drafted by
Cincinnati. Last May he pitched
nO.hit game against the Cardinals.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17
NAVY ENTERS 0LYMPICS

Plans to enter athletes of the
navy and marine corps in prac-
tically all Of the Olympic games
to he held at Antwerp next sum
mer have been announced by
til" Navy Department. Events
for which teams will be entered
include swimming, rowing, box
ing, wrestling, track events and
shooting.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17
DOPE ABOUT PITCHER ELLER
"Shine.Ball" Artist 10 Native Of Nun.
Gle, Ind, and Began Play
Ing In 1918.

Horace A. Eller, the "shine-ball'
pitcher. was born q: Muncie, Ind. July
8, 1894. He began playing baseball
with the Champaign, H., club In 1913.
The next spring he went to Danville,
H., and from there to Moline, ILL.,,
where he played two years. In 1915
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17
MILLION DOLLAR TEAM

The S1,OOO,OOO baseball team
has finally materiallzed. The
Yankees, after paying S125,OOO
for Babe Ruth and many addi-
tional thousands for other high.
priced players, are the first big
league club to hit the $1,OOO,OOO
mark. Ivory is keeping pace
with soaring prices.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17

the the
decision.
John Johnson
fighting while Dempsey novice
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17
ARCHITECTURE OF GOLF

The popularity Of golf and the
necessity for the building of
courses has reached such pro-
portions that 4 course of in
structiOn on the architecture Of
golf links has been added to the
curriculum at Massachusetts,
Agricultural college at Boston.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17
BASE BALL, AL LINE SPORTS
DEMPSEY ONCE HEARD COUNT OF REFEREE

opponents
happened
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17

which outfed fly hit by Joe Con-
1t twelfth
wass Gowdy, who led of with a DOUBLE
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17
JOHN EvERS TELLS OF TIGHTEST PINCH

1914 a the
tight pinch that stands out the highest
rMears IobnnvE uorr
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17
TO ESCAPE BATTING SLUMPs
Honus Wagner, one-Time Star Short.
stop Of Pittsburgh Pirates,
Advises Friend.

Hans Wagner, always the friend Of
the young player, and the consider Of
the unlucky player, wrote something
worth while the other day. In a let
ter to a big league pal who had been
batting In tough luck, Honus wrote !:
II always found a simple way to cure
myself Of batting slumps. When I
was going bad and simply couldn't hit
anything safe, I would find myself the
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17

No sooner had the winter baseball
league ended in San Francisco than
another circuit was formed for the
summer months. Six teams will play
game every Sunday for 20 consecu-
tive weeks.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17

Tacoma, Wash, fans are elated over
the announcement that If baseball
proves paying proposition this sum
n,er in the Pacific International
league, the town may ring the gong
In 80 Pacific coast loop in 1921.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17

Young brother of Ivy WingO Is try
ing out with the Athletics. His in
itials are A. ii. and he's very hesitant
about telling his first name, which is
said to be AbsalOm.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17

Toledo, Minneapolis and Columbus
are the three strong teams in the
American association, judged from
present material, according to assO-
citation critics.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17

University of Missouri plans an i'm.
mense bowl modelled after the Yale
stadium, with a seating capacity of
10000 to 10000, costing about $3.50, 900.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17

s. Kanaguri, Japanese marathon
runner, plans breathless sightseeing
trip in America. A letter says he
will attempt to run from New York to
San Francisco.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17

Pitcher Roy Mitchell, sold by Gin
cinnati to Sacramento, who has been
threatening to quit baseball for several
years, says 1t goes this time.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17

Walter Mails, who Is being touted
as a second "Rube" Waddell on the
coast, is now coaching baseball team
at the Davis farm, near Sacramento.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17

Cincinnati's "Royal Red RIOTERS" are
talking of building clubhouse, which
will be open to players of the Cincin-
natl team and visiting teams at all
times.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1920-04-17

The first dual athletic meet of any
kind between Syracuse and Cornell
will be the playing Of the respective
lacrosse teams in Ithaca, May 81.
Evening star., 1920-02-29
ASKS VAN scHL1CK TO RESIGN
Educational Department Of Wom'
ems Club Adopts Resolution.

Endorsement Of action recently taken
by various organizations requesting
the resignation Of the president Of the
board Of education was given in reso-
lutions adopted by the educational de-
partment Of the Federation Of Wom-
ems Clubs At q meeting held Friday
at the home OF the chairman. Miss
Eliza beth e. Reiss, 1905 Belmont road.
1t was held that the "uncertainty Of
his tenure Of office, due to being .
candidate for apother Office which ap-
pOintment. X secured. should obli-
gate his resignation as president and
member OF the board. prevents him
from giving the proper consideration
to permanent plans for the improve
msnt Of our public schools"
The departmen voted to adopt plans
for the establishment Of lyceum un-
der the direction Of the department.
for the purpose OF providing q circuit
for speakers on current subjects, to be
established through the cooperation
Of the Representatives Of the afIiliat-
ed clubs which constitute the depart
ment.
At the close Of the business meeting
Mrs. MarguFita 9. Gerry, Q member Of
the board Of education. spoke on the
present plans and policy OF the board.
Evening star., 1920-02-29
SCHOOL PROBE ACTION
UNTIL MEETING
Senator Sherman Unable to Outline
Procedure Before Committee
Convenes.

Senator Sherman, chairman of the
newly appointed select committee OF
the Senate to investigate the public
school system of the District Of Co
lumbia, said last night that he would
not be able to outline the procedure
Of the committee until a meeting Is
held. He did not specify a day for
the first meeting. but 1t is understood
that the committee will get together
early this week. Senator Harrison of
Mississippi. author of the resolution
providing for the investigation which
was adopted by the Senate. Is MEM
Der of the committee and is anxious
to have the investigation begun as
soon as possible.
The other members Of the committee
are Senators Dillingham; of Vermont
and Capper Of Kansas, both members
of the Senate District committee. and
Senator Henderson of Nevada.
Under tho resolution adopted the
probe Of the schools will cover a wide
field. 1t is expected that the con-
troversies which recently have oc-
CURED in the schools and the board Of
education will be given an airing be-
fore the investigation concludes
Evening star., 1920-02-29
PRESIDENT SIGNS RAIL
BILL, SENDING LINES BACK
TO OWNERS TOMORROW
Continued from First Page.l

merce Commission are greatly WIDEN
ed. and It's membership is increased
from nine to eleven members. Win
salaries Of $4,000. instead Of $4,000.
Among the new powers granted the
commission are:
Sunaryision over the issuance OF
railroad securities, the commissions
a approyal being required before rail-
roads can issue stocks or bonds.
establishment Of minimum rall
rates, the commission up to this time
having been empowered only TO estaD,
lish maximum rates. This power Wih
enable the commission to prevent
carrier from conducting a campaign
against competitor through cut
throat rates.
Authority to make just and reason
able direction with respect TO car
service in times Of emergency as VIII
best promote the service in the pup
lies interest.
Authority to compel the Joint or
common use Of terminals; to give
direction for preference or priority
in Transportation, embargoes or move
ment of traffic under permits.
APPROVAL Of new construction or
abandonment of railroads:
Complete control over railroad oper-
atlOne tnfoughout the Oh'seu
in case of war or threatened war. the
commission would have powers simi-
lar to those now exercised by the rail-
road administration.
The bill gives permission for con-
soiidation Of railroads in accordance
with a general consolidation plan to
be prepared by the Interstate Com
mercs Commission. Before adopting
this plan. the commission is directed
to give q hearing and notify the gov
ernor Of each state Affected. conson-
with the commissions plan are per-
mitted subject to the approval of the
commission and subject to the re-
ouirement that the capital Of the con-
sol!dated corporation shall not ex-
coed the value Of the consolidated
properties as determined by the COM
mission.
Evening star., 1920-02-29
GREATER LOYALTY
PLEA OF Mr.. COLBY
Gen. Pershing Is Also Speak.
er in Behalf of Real
AmericaniSm.

NEW YORK, February % Thy the
Associated Press).-Loyalty to Amer
lea means loyalty to her chosen
servants, from President down." Balm
bridge Colby, named as Secretary OF
State declared tonight in an address
at a loyalty week" meeting in the
city hall. Gen. John J. Pershing also
spoke on Americanism and patriotism.
We must stife the voice Of hatred
and faction" added Mr.. Colby. 1--WE
must realize that there is not a man
in America who does not hold Office as
result of the free choice of our
citizens. 1t is a high patriotic duty
that we should support and sustain
the men who have been placed in po-
sitions of difficulty. burden, respon-
sibility and even danger, as the result
of our suffrages.
An intelligent and conscientious
opposition is a part of loyalty to coun-
try. but we must not, if we are loyal
seek to disperse our energies in 4
pa rtisan warfare that is waged with
out regard to its consequences to the
well being. security or honor Of the
country"
Tribute to Gen. PershinE.
The speaker referred to Gen. Pershing
as the true American" who is "a les
son in loyalty to country, which makes
all spoken words seem weak and futile. I"
Declaring that the social and indus
trial structure of America is founded
on enlightened citizenship" Mr.. Colby
asserted he was deeply concerned with
the diminution of the teaching strength
OF the country as result of the dis
proportionately low salaries being paid
to teachers throughout the country"
1--WE must look to right this promptly, -
he added. ''It is condition that must
not be suffered to continue"
In travelling about the country visit
ing the various Army cantonments. Gen.
Pershing declared in his address that
he had found 'in the people the purest
sort Of patriotism" but "they have al
lowed a certain amount OF ignorance to
gerous thing and must be eradicated.
Too Many Illiterntes.
when the draft act was put into ef-
be about Is to 80 per cent of iliiteracy
in the country. Now this number of IL
literates is too great for our safety. We
! must all take an individual interest to
see that it will be impossible for this
illiteracy to grow.
Il would insist that the English
! language be learned here in a given
length Of time. We must insist that il
| these people are to remain here that
| they learn something Of our institutions,
| something of our language and our
| ideals.
I've can remedy conditions through
education by communities; each COM
| munity must be self-cleansing, self-purg-
| ing.
THE greatest work America can do
| in the world is to make herself truly
American. When that is accomplished
then We can assert the greatest possible
influence on the other people Of the
| world"