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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14
Columbia Football
Prospects Bright,
Says Coach O'Neill

Frank J. ("BukD O'Neil!, Columbia's
rev football cSoch. was the main speak
er at an athletic rally held yesterday
afternoon in the Morningside. Heights
gymnasium. 1t was the former Syra-
cuse mentors first appearance before
the Columbia student body, and more
than four hundred undergraduates
turned out for the meeting.
In his talk to the students ONeill
revealed some of his impressions after
several l1cnths at Columbia.
When l vas first approached about
Ginning to Columbia as COACH" said
O'Nelll, II ,eoeived the offer with some
hesitation, fer : had always been told
that COLUMBIA lacked college spirit.
But after | mad looked into the situa-
ton and had spent some time here on
tie campus | found that Columbia has
as much college spirit as any other
college.
I'VE will not have the best football
team in the country next fall, but we
Will have first class eleven, that will
measure up to Columbia in it's Other
fields. We are not building for next
tall or for day or a year, but for all
tine.
"My doctrine of football is that tho
line is the most important part of a
game. | have looked the field over
carefully here ut Columbia, and think
that there ought to ~ five men in the
college who can play first rate game
next fail will be second to none"
Other speakers were Carl Merner
coach of the track team; AL SEMINARS
captain of the baseball nine, and Dean
Herbert E. Hawkes. of Columbia Col
lege, who presided.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14
Bockenkamp and Angus.
t'as Promising Players;
Local Linksmen Loom
By Raw Mccarthy

The national amateur golf champion
ship tournament will not be held for
several months. But good forecast of
the event can be made right now from
the golf that has been played so far
this year. The amateur meet will be
keeny contested, and probably will
bring forth new champion. The tour
ney will take place on the Engineers
Country Club course at Roslyn, l.. l.,
starting September g.
This forecast is drawn chiefly from
the recent amateur tournament at Pine
hurst. Some gossip and little history
might also be added that players from
the metropolitan district will cut a
wider swath in the final reckoningg
than heretofore.
Bockenkamp to the Front
For instance, there is R. E. Bocken-
kamp, the youngster from the Midland
Valley Club of St. Louis. Bockenkamp,
when he started out at Pinehurst, was
quite overlooked in the preponderance
and prominence of the field. He did
nothing exceptional the first two days,
but he qualified and went right through
to the semi-finals. And on the day
these were played there were several
bets laid he would defeat Sam Graham,
of the Greenwich Country Club. Sam
himself wasn't any too sure he would
get away with the match.
For sixteen holes it was a nip-and-
tuck affair Finally, Graham, more ex-
perienced and a little steadier, grabbed
a couple of holes in succession and
was victorious.
Sam breathed sigh of relief at the
conclusion Of the round and when asked
afterward about the game he said: "1All
right, but too close for comfort"
Our belief is that young Bockenkamp
is just beginning to arrive and will be
heard from before the summer is over.
He drives we'll, uses the iron in good
Shape and is weak only on putting. Last
year he lost the trans Mississippi title
through failure to run a putt up far
enough. 1t hung on the lip Of the tin
and stayed there
Then there is Jimmy Standish, of De-
troit, former Western champion. Stand
ish was in this vicinity recently and
took peep at the Engineers course.
He believes he has o good chance for
the national title, and there are many
others who hold the same belief. He
should improve with this summers
play.
Adair Lacks Experience
Perry Adair, clubmate of Bobby
Jones, also will receive some backing
in the national meet. but Perry must
curb his youthful unsteadiness before
that time if he is to succeed. He needs
more experience to become good
match player
Harold Weber, of the Inverness club.
and Il. l.. Scofeld, of Stamford, are a
pair Of veterans who have shown we'll
on accasion, but they appear to be- on
the verge Of their best season this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14
Probable Line-Up of
Yarsks and athletics
ATHLETICS

avoid the rush. Except for the boxes
the reserved seats at the Polo Grounds
has become a thing of memory. First
come, first served is the new slogan.
And the crowd is not likely to tire if
fond of good music. The band concert
will start at 1880 p. m. d
In want Of a more coveted flag with
the exception of 1870 Squire Ebbets,
of Flatbush, is going to give Old
Glory another battle: He has engaged
Shannon's Concert Band for the big
occasion at Ebbets Field. Behind this
band, just few minutes before sched-
ule starting time, the Dodgers and
rival Phillies are expected to line up.
march across the field and to the
strains of "The Star-Spangled Banner"
hoist the big American flag to the top
of the center field fagpole.
This parade is one of Brooklyn's
will positively come off on scheduled
time, or later, unless the band joins
in the strike. The band may feel like
striking. 1t has been asked to report
at 1 o'clock.
Edwards as Ball Tosser
Charles Jerome Edwards, president
Of the Brooklyn Club, and one of the
vice-presidents of the Equitable Life
Assurance Company Mayor Hylan
having been drafted into fast com.
pany), will throw out the first ball.
SO much for the trimmings. Now fol-
the roast.
John J. McGraw declared last eve
ming that either Jess Barnes or big
Fred Toney would do the mound honor,
for the Giants. 1t all depends upon
which Of the two trusty right handlers
shows the more stuff in warming up
Gonzales will catch if Stallings uses
q lefV-handed pitcher. If a right.
handler is assigned to carry the for
tunes Of the Braves, Earl Smith will
handle the Giant selection.
The one-time Miracle Man of the
Braves was rather uncommunicative or
the subject last night, but it is be-
lieved he will pin his hopes to Dicl
Rudolph. He always has.
The Giants have dallied about towr
enough with the Red Sox and Ford
ham to give the fans a good line OF
their present form. A long dissertation
10. therefore. unnecessary. Against tn,
Red Sox McGraw's team looked fine
1t won ten Of fifteen games played in {
spring series sadly interrupted by rain
McGraw's club is fit. The two game.
here with the Red Sox proved that
He has five veteran pitchers ready TO,
any major league opposition. Larry
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14
Lewis May Join
Carpenter Tour;
Gets $4,000 Offer

STRANGER" Lewis, who is to wres-
tie Joe Stecher for the worlds cham
pionship in the list Regiment Armory
Friday night, is more anxious than
ever to wrest the crown since his man
ager received the following telegram
yesterday:
BILLY Sandow, 1882 Broadway. New
York.
"Since coming West / find that most
cities will put on wrestling shows in
conjunction with Carpenter; therefore
please do not tie Lewis up if he de-
feats Stecher. I hereby offer you
100000 and expenses for Lewis to &C
company Carpenter on ten weeks
tour, you to approve of every engage
gagement in which Lewis appears.
Jack CURLEY."
Stecher announced last year that
after his meeting with Lewis he will
take a needed rest "When finish
with Lewis" he said, significantly,
there will be no more real contenders
to meet, so 1 will go back to Nebrasks
and lay off for several months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14
Likely Battle Array
At the Polo Grounds
GIANTS
! Umpires-O'Day and Harrison.

club that came out of the South. Uncle
Robbie was one of the very few ma or
league managers able to maintain old
time discipline in his ranks. He
crowded his men at top speed through
out the six weeks of training. He has
as fine pitching staff as has ever been
seen at this season Of the year-eight
men, each of them ready to step the
route at top speed.
1t was no fukc that enabled Wilbert
Robinson's Dodgers to win ten of six
teen games played-with the Yankees
this spring and to hold the Senators to
ten-inning scoreless tie. His team
is physically fit. That is the answer
So long as young Neis maintains his
strong outfeld His infield shifts have
added 25 per cent more strength to the
inner line
Robinson Is exceptionally strong in
reserve material. Mitchell, fine south
paw and deadly hitter, can play a
rafting game at first base or at any
of the outfield patrols. Schmandt,
Baird and Kilduff are above the aver
age in value as second string men. And
ms seems to have picked up something
vitality needful to make the best of his
pitching-a catcher of resource as we'll
as color. The Dodgers should figure
prominently in the race at every stage
Professional baseball makes strange
bedfellows. To see Colonel T. L.. Hus-
ton hobnobbing with Ban johnson at
and driving him to Philadelphia by
auto for the Yankees opening game
one would never have suspected either
had ever heard Of a court Injunction
But, heigho! James, my hat and coat!
IN comparison, Damon and Pythias
simply hated each other.
Before leaving yesterday afternoon
Miller Higgins announced that Bob
Shawkey was his selection, with Rucl
slightly indisposed. 1t was generally
believed he would be tossed in to cinch
the first one in Quaker Town.
The Personal Liberty League of New
York has invited Governor Edward l.
Edwards of New Jersey to be its guest
at the opening game to-day. The pres
ence of Governor Edwards will be made
the occasion for g demonstration by
the members of the league.
+ The American League president con-
ferred with his umpires assigned to
the East on rules interpretations at
the Wolcott yesterday afternoon. He
failed to meet John Heydler to discuss
the National Commission Craftsmanship,
but will do so on his return from
Philadelphia.
President John Heydler. Of the Ma
tional League, has instructed his UNI
pires to enforce all the new rules rigor-
ously, without fear or favor.
McGraw announced yesterday that he
had claimed by waiver from the Cubs
infielder Fred Lear, who will be re-
served for the utility role. Lear played
with Toronto two years ago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14

IL is the turn or the Yankees to-
open out of town. IIuggns and his
sluggers are billed to help Connie Mack
and the Athletics stir up bit of ex-
element among the lethargc Quaker
City fans. Shibc Park. Philadelphia,
will be the scene. The complete sched-
ules for both leagues will be seen
elsewhere. That is, the game will be
played if the Hugmen reach Philadel-
phia in time. They left for Quaker
town yesterday afternoon at 4 O'Clock.
John j. McGraw, vice president and
manager of the Giants, has never
countenanced undue ostentaticn or
show about q baseball park. except
ultra-pure, 100 per cent pepper on the
diamond. Consequently the opening at
will be confined principally to baseball.
Tradition, of course, imposes the time
honored custom Of a dignitary throw
ing out the first ball. This office of
honor Is to be filled by His Worship
Mayor Hylan.
Wildcat to Make Debut
OF course, there will be the band.
And John McGraw's wildcat mascot.
And many public officials and other
"high lights" no doubt. The service
is to be we'll represented. Brigadier
General Macarthur. of West Point, has
accepted an invitation. General John
j. Pershing has been invited. 1t was
not known yesterday whether he would
attend, as he had sent no official reply.
But he will be in the city. and as he
is fan-well. you may surmise.
John j. McGraw and staff were dis
covered late last night on still hunt
for nervy manicurist. Mac wishes
to have his wildcats claws clipped.
The Little Napoleon is nursing score
of flesh wounds, the result of some
playful cuffs of the feline. He wishes
to parade his new mascot, but has been
unable to borrow a suit of armor.
The Polo Grounds gates will be
opened at 1880 on the word of Secre-
tary Joseph O'Brien. Take it from
Joseph, the crowd should start early to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14
Eight Matches Scheduled
For Columbia Net Team

The Columbia tennis schedule, con-
sisting of eight matches, was an
nounced yesterday. Five of the meets
will be held at home, and the open
ing clash will take place week from
to-day, when New York University
comes to Morningsde Heights. The
net candidates will report to Cap
tain H. w. Forster to-day and practice
will probably start at that time.
The complete schedule follows:
April II. N. Y. y; a. Yale at New
Haven; May /, Tordham; s. Cornell at
Ithaca: II. swarthmore; IA. Penn; IS,
Princeton at Princeton; %. Lehigh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14
Well Kn0lun Bugs" Heed
Call of Co0gan's Bluff
Heinie Zimmerman Association Automatically Dis
bands but Frank Frisch Association Will Take
Position Behind Third; Reform Hits Press Box
By w. O. Mcclellan

good ship Baseball quveng the ways for
time splash This metaphor
legend grandmother
compned always the number of baseball players the
implements of their trade emerging from baseball
transportation problems
hitting that will be promises
be highly will
magnates hover
the both the big leagues where the knife
permit click
musicaly and effectively
The experts who have been peerng nenty the athletes
have Barring Reds the
Giants have about effective there the
League--if the nfeld holds up.
brighter they have ben
though the Yankee fans the
that hope eternal But this
large of hope though the American
close, with the Yanks, Cleveland battling
The White SoN of this problems
he machine and got terrific smash on its psychology when lost
the Reds in the worlds
Philadelphia yesterday afternoon with Babe
Ruth packed In cotton batting and riding
should be in way bruised busted bang will the
for the New York Americans
The Giants to-day the against
all
ana inc mayor SAD to have been warming carefully for the
event. Last time out he bit Wild but his handlers
has become much better
There will be Field too when Uncle
oer Robinson digs against the hosts of the Phes led by the
venerable but still watsome Cactus Ebbe
Oh sun that they alone will be worth the
The weather has announced that will colder
means that it will not be exactly ideal baseball
teams has been finding ideal weather the preliminary
od winter bennes will be quite extensively but gathering
the Polo Grounds be
says na here an advance sale that exceedingly pleasing
Harry M Stevens the man
and for than century, meet rush
to all Of his food departments.
All of the we'll known preparing rite and
nave oeen dreaming about the
Tor years The enie Zimmerman Association
dsbanded but the Frank position
behind third base This
mi $3.50 "
Inc press box will longer be watching up
exclusively admitted tho
new rules and the municipalities will
De strange
those who forced to sit behind
1t superhuous add that the
confident
befor
game 1880
mayor ylan Will
the part of large section population he starts the Giants
on their by heavng With the start Of the
uan ans nothing
that kind Of worry anybody.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14
StaIIings to Quit
Brnues' Leadership
After This Season

FORGE STALLINGs, manager of
the Boston Braves. who was
given the name of miracle Man" in
baseball when his team won the
National League pennant and the
worlds championship in 1914, an
nounced last night he would retire
from the game at the end of this
season. He says he is not retiring
because of any pessimism regarding
the Braves, but because OF business
interests.
Stallings, who owns large PLAN
tetion at Haddock, Ga, is noted for
the short-horned cattle he has raised
In past years. He has taken prizes
at state fairs every year, and his
business has grown to such proper
tons that after this season it will
require his undivided attention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14
Heinie Tim in Quandary
AS to Baseball Future

Heinie Zimmerman, the untamed den.
izen Of the Bronx, was a caller at the
headquarters Of the Giants yesterday
afternoon. Hcinic frankly confessed
that he had called to see McGraw ana
learn, if he could, what was to become
of his baseball future. Zimmerman,
however, left before McGraw, who was
late, reported.
Zimmerman is unsigned. He was
rendered contract by the Giants, but
at q ridiculously low figure, following
McGraws announcement that the ma
tive son Of the Bronx was through with
the Giants for all time. II he cannot
play with the Giants Zimmerman would
welcome an opportunity to help Robbie
win a pennant for Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14
Ho,o Dodgers Will
Face the PhiIlies
DODGERS
PHILLIEH

Doyle. who. at present, because of his
sxe. seems the chief center Of infeld
doubt, has seldom in his brilliant
career been better prepared to give
r good account of himself opening day
The fact that yesterdays game with
Yale was cancelled because Of rain
should leave the Giants we'll rested for
their initial pennsnt bid this after.
noon,
John McGraw Satisfied
He seldom boasts. A swallow doesn't
make summer, nor an opening game
decide pennant. Yet New York fan
dom has every reason to look forward
10 an auspieious opening to-day. The
weather. man fays IL will be fair, but
cool.
Wtlbsrt lebinson will opsa tAs 1920
sesssn With thA bsst~eond itioned BAH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14
Rutgers Baseball Team
Defeats Colgate, 4 to 3

NEW BRUNSWICK, N. j., April 49,
The Colgate baseball team opened its
season here this afternoon by losing
to the Rutgers nine by the score Of
to 8. The game was closely fought
and the score was tied several times.
In the final stanza the count was to
3. B. Durand singled to center field
and stole second. A passed ball al
lowed him to reach third Brewer then
flied out, and Leon famed. With two
out Baker was given a free pass to
first. French hit to the second base
man, who fumbled the ball and al
lowed Durand to score with the win
ming run.
The score.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14
Young Golfers Bid for Title;
New Amateur ChamDion Tike1v

year. Ellsworth Augustus, of Cleve-
land. is a coming youngster who will
play par golf when he learns to control
his iron shots and putt better. Doug
las Edgar, "pro" at the Atlantic
club, of which Bobby Jones is mem
Der, says the Georgian is the best bet
this year.
Pittsburghers won't listen to any
thing but Dave Heron; Bostonians are
announcing in loud tones the great
comeback of Francis Ouimet. "Chick"
Evans and Bob Gardner mustn't be
overlooked
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14
Clean Baseball in A. A.

CHICAGO, April 13.-Profanity on
the baseball fields will not be- tolerated
Ina the American Association this sea-
son, President Hickey told his staff of
The umpires were instructed to order
any player or manager Off the field at
the first offense and to report subse-
quent violations to President Hickey,
who said he intended to fine and per-
haps suspend the offending player.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14
Only Ten A. L. Pitchers
Eligible to Use Spitball

CLEVELAND, April 13.-onlv ter
American League pitchers are eligible
to use the "spitball" during the 1929
season. President Ban B. johnson an
nounced here previous to his departure
for New York
and CALDWELL; Chicago, Cicotte and
Faber; Detroit, Leonard and Ayers: st.
Louis, Shocker and Gallia; New York,
Quinn, and Boston, Russell. Neither
Philadelphia nor Washington made any
nomination.
Giants vs. Boston To-day. $3.50 r. NJ Pois
Grounds Adm 75c. Incl Tax.--Advt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, April Ia
Harry S. Morgan, son Of John Por-
pont Morgan. OF New York, was elected
acting captain Of the Harvard fresh-
man crew. Morgan rows at No. g.
He held the crew captaincy last year
ut Groton School.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1920-04-14

Jess Barnes Likely Choice
Ut McGruW as MOundsnlan
Stallings Expected to Counter With Dick Rudolph;
Leon Galore Will Doubtless Twill for Natbush
Nine; Yankees Are Guests of Connie Mack
By w. ]. Macbeth

The 1920 championship the National
will be inaugurated today
Greater New York needs only favorable weather
the occasion notable The city has
possible by schedule Two the eight openings will within
boroughs
John j. Mcraws Giants and Wibert Rnon Dodgers
both home
Braves at the Polo Grounds Philadelphia
Nationals at Ebbes Field Both be
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Totals ..s347 7ls2 Total, .s237.oe

1.-TWO out wfcn winning run wa, scored.
coissss : ........... d d
a. Two base hit--Baker. Sacrifice ht--Taliaferro
struck 0it-By Miller. s: by Leon g By Whee-
oc&. =. Bases on balls-On Miller 3; OH Wheelock
T. limo OF game-2;l0 Cmpire-AcNxhon
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BosehAl1 Tc-dHy-Ebbete EioId--BrookIyn
W. rhtlAdAlphiA--2; 40 r. II. Opening Cham
psonship Aeascn. Music ehannon's BIND
Advf-
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Copyright, 1920 Ne,o York.
Frying of the Lid
Well! Well! Well! 4vho' here!
Old Man Boz Score-Let him
Old Hit Run;
Old Professor Abb, scrap s
AN the pals and cromies, that o hnow
Back IN other Apris, long and long
Let the lid fly aouh q Ball
You shoot professor, any you like.
then finished third you
Of the bizarre sprightly dope.
championship. spring of
1919 they looked better than They finally finish
It's great life-if cut out the guessing
gently has chance forg
ing well ahead in the American League But aing
the lineup New York and Detroit both have chance.
The National League should the
cnna and New York predominant in the early DOPE but Brooklyn
Chicago and Pittsburgh distance where
turns in the luck may keep the entire quintet knot
There League be as far
advanced beyond competition
Cleveland still win with shade the against
League fix ANY one of three or
four clubs can take shade in the break and flag
The Inner Meaning
opening major league adds more than mere
trife to the inner glow the popuace at large
1t added recreation way,
inhabitants help something more
to others who rarely enjoy
men following the fortunes This
list is larger than might think.
The flaming spectacular be followed by
thousands who will him doesn't
90 will add interest the spring
The worth of baseball the
all the that clearly and eany
Played with both magnaes and players at their best
Leading Figures
Starting the the leading efforts in past
campaigns, include the following:
l. Babe Ruth-champon
2 Ty Cobb champion baeman of both leagues.
g. iris Speaker-champion outfelder manager.
a. Walter Johnson-best pitcher in the American League
B. Grover Alexander-be pitcher in the
g. Eddie Roushchampion of National League
7. randRO of
suppant Cobb ~
s. Eddie Colins-sll basebalps best second basenan
These start the attractions with Ruth
ing the pack The big will so long as he can
popel the ball run popenstes die ont
he will be only fair
There other lesser Mays of the Yankees
Cco and Weaver of the White of the Reds Scott
Ferry OF the Athletcs Gavvy Cravah
the Yankees Vaughn Cubs and Others who ara
stars but quite as individual coin collectors
via the tlrnstiles
1t will interesting fortunes of those named IN +h
first list how through Speber hh
Speaker Johnson Alexander and Collins
so Tar OF the five has shown outstanding tendency to sp
The Reds have their hands in tba Noro,
League with four But thew are much
better of than the White an outside
to
In the interim old kick sometimes better
mate rcbuttal rests. 49, ~