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Evening star., 1921-03-08
With D. G.. BasketerS
Congress. Heights Yankee. will jour-

COnEre9s Heights Yankees Will jour-
ney to Frederick this evening for a
third fling at the Y NJ. c. A. basket
ball Quint of that town. In previous
engagements the Yanks pointed the
way to the Marylanders. Tomorrow
night the Yankees will entertain
AIoysius Clubs Big Five in the first
match of the three-game series for
the District championship.
Epiphany Comets will clash with the
Boiling Field Aviators tonight in
Epiphany gymnasium. Play will be-
gin at s O'Clock.
Auditors nosed out Terminals. 2s to
IS, in a Terminal r. r. Y. NJ c. A.
League game. The Auditors ran wild
in the first half. but had to fight des-
rally.
Emanon Athletic Club took a 32-to-19
game from the Manhattan Reserves.
Langford made eight field goals for
the winners.
Walter Reed Hospital Student
Nurses were defeated by the Navy
Yard girls in a 17-to-15 match. Both
teams guarded well.
Grnce Midgets swamped the Wyn-
dyke Midgets under a 7S-to-9 score
The Grace five did some excellent
passing.
st. Paul Athletic Club won. Al to 9.
from Kay Athletic Club. The losers
were completely outclassed.
Quincy Athletic Club vanquished the
Emeralds, 1s to Is. Smith made FIVE
floor baskets for the winners.
Senate Pages added to their victory
string by taking the measure of the
McPhersons in a 25-to-S engagement.
trinity Athletic Club claims the
ninety-five- pound title by virtue Of a
23-to-13 win over the Royal Athletic
Club.
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ton club and to keep their "hands
off" he went through the motions of
buying them and gave Little Rock
an additional s2.500. which was di-
vided among the players as a bonus
to sign with the Pittsburgh club.
Had the threatened base ball war
developed there would have been no
national commission to pass on play
er disputes, and with Miller and Brot-
tenn under contract the Pirates fig
ured they could have retained their
services.
To get their signatures. in addi-
ton to the bonus money the players
received, Miller and Brottem were Of
fered contracts in excess of their
worth. as merely major league pros
poets 1t is a moral certainty that
the figures in the Washington con-
tracts are lower than those contained
in the Pittsburgh documents, as they
are based on what ordinarily woul6
be offered to players of the Southern
Association, class A organization.
who are to receive their first trial
in the majors, with no assurance that
they will make good.
May Cause Trouble.
The difference in salaries offered
Miller and Brottem by Pittsburgh and
Washington may make these players
dissatisfied with the Nationals terms
and cause them to be discontented
with their lot. even if they do sign
with the Griffmen. If Miller and
salary offered them by Washington
it will be due directly to the part
Dreyfuss has played in the case. and
he should be made to answer for it
More along this line may develop be-
fore the incident finally is closed
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FORT MYERBOXERS LEAD M|SKE FINISHES LODGE
Four in Tonight's Bouts That Will
Determine Third District En-
tries in Corps Tourney.

Fort Myer will have four repre-
sentatives in tonight's bouts to be
held at the Virginia military post as
semi finals Of the engagements to de-
termine the third district entrants in
the boxing championships of the Sd
Army Corps. They will be Haft, Hal
derman. Mccain and Hadden. Scrap
pers from Washington barracks, wal
ter Reed Hospital, Boiling Field and
Camp Humphreys also Will partlcl-
nate. Five bouts have been arranged,
and two more may be fought. Tney
will be held in the riding hall, start
ing at o'clock.
VS.. Frey washington barracks), l35
pounds; Parsons CWalter Reed Hos
pitaD VS.. Halderman (Fort Myer), 147
pounds; McCann (Fort Myer) VS.. I'm :
pelliyino CWalter Reed HospitaD, 118
bounds; Pelkey (Bolling Field) vs.:
Kingsbury Camp Humphreys), IT'S
pounds, and Hadden (Fort MyeO vs..
Rivers washington barracks), 135
pounds.
Haft, Frey. Parsons and Kfngsbury
were winners of preliminary bouts
held last night. OF the six matches de-
cided none went the six-round limit.
Haft disposed Of Bachelor. Boiling
Field. in the first round; Witkowski.
Washington barracks, stopped Turbin,
Camp Humphreys, in the third round;
Frey knocked out Konaszewski. Wal
ter Reed Hospital, after thirty sec
onds of battling; Parsons was de-
clared a winner over Foley, Walter
in the first round; Kingsbury retired
powers, Fort Myer. in the second
round, and Trembley. Fort Myer, won
by default.
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Goebels case differs from that of La
Motto in that he uses a good stand and
connects with the bail in manner sat
isfacfory in every respect save tnat
there is little power in his blows. La
Notes position has been -ea;udgcd
into a slap hitter of the Harris type. II
possible, entailing 4 complete change of
style and execution.
VIII Develop Him.
With Goebel efforts will be directed
simply to developing his natural notions
with the purpose Of teaching him to
make full use Of his weight in getting
more power and snap into his drives.
Possessed Of the prowess to maintain
a clouting stride of $50 or better Goebel.
with his speed and capabilities in other
departments Of play. should prove some
thing of a sensation under the main
tent
The attempt is to be made to bring
him out this season. but if it is de-
termined his development requires more
time he should "arrive" with steady i'm
provement in two or three years. and it
is more than probable the Nationals will
keep a string on him.
George Mogridge took it easy in his
first full practice. The veteran south
paw is going to take his time about get
ting ready for hill duty. He did a lot
Of fungo hitting and also took his turn
on the rubber in pitching to the bat
ters, but spent less time on the mound
than the remainder of the fingers.
Harry Courtney was excused from
heaving again. his shoulder still being
quite lame. He chased flies in the out
field, however. and put in a strenuous
session fielding bunts.
Marhafka on Sick List.
Tony Marhafka has been added to
the sick list, not being out in uniform
at all. The aged rookie is bothered
with some sort of intestinal trouble.
Altrock has rejoined the infirmary
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LOCAL TERRIERS SCORE SEVEN CUNTS TO PLAY
Loyola Forced to Cancel Entry in
South Atlantic Scholastic Basket
Ball Tourney.

Loyola High Schools withdrawal
from the scholastic basket ball tour
nament to be played here the latter
part of this week leaves only seven
teams in the fight for the south
Atlantic title, but the quality of the
entrants assures brilliant struggle
for honors. The Baltimoreana found
they would be unable to get away
from their studies, SO were forced
to cancel. They had been matched
with Western High, so the latter will
pass to the second round without
competition.
The tourney will get under way
in the Coliseum at o'clock Thurs
day afternoon, with Eastern playing
Baltimore City College. An hour
later Central and Alexandria High
School will take the floor and at 4
o'clock Tech, District champion, will
face Annapolis High School. The
winners Of these games and Western
will take part in the semi-fina.ls to
be played Friday. On Saturday aft
ernoon at o'clock the championship
match will be started.
Jimmy Hughes. Earl Fuller and
W. F. Fitzgerald, members Of the
District of Columbia board Of ap-
proved basket ball officials. have been
will be held under the auspices of
the George Washington Club. The
scholastic champion of Philadelphia.
may be brought here next week to
meet the winner of the local tourna-
ment
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COL0RED NINE STARTS
PRACTICE AT ATLANTA

William c. West, assistant manager
OF the base ball team that will repre-
sent Washington in the colored pro-
fessional league this season, expects
to have a sturdy nine ready for ac-
ton when April 81, the date of the
opening of the leagues season, ar
rives. He has signed a number Of
first-class players and now is in
Atlanta, Ga, with the first batch of
candidates for places on the nine.
Among the men who started practice
today in the Georgia capital are
Speed Cunningham, Robert Ball.
James Wilson. Tyler Dixon and
Charles Wingfield. Sixteen more are
expected to join the squad before
Sunday and twenty-five in all will be
at hand for the trip north.
The colored teams schedule has
been arranged to avoid conflict with
the American League dates. The
American League Park will be used
for games here. III. L. Johnson is
chairman of the board of directors of
the local club. All of the larger cities
of the Atlantic seaboard and middle
west will have teams in the league.
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his room Nick apparently had re-
covered from the indisposition that
laid him up several days ago, but the
strenuousness of the golf match ne
had Sunday with Mcbride ana Martih
brought on relapse.
Jose AcoSta narrowly escaped ser1-
Gus injury in the artillery dri!l when
pit tching to Val Picinich. Pick lined
one back at the box with such speed
that Acosta was unable to dodge 1t.
the ball striking him on the ankle and
inflicting a painful bruise. The senior
limped out of the box. but today sp-
parentIy was none the worse for it.
In the absence of Marhafka Andy
Eschmann held forth at second base
in the fielding drill and gave good
account of himself. He has fine
pair of hands, but is slow in getting
due to the fact that the muscles in
his arm are tied up, is wild as hawk
in his throwing.
Sore Throat Epidemic.
Mike Martin has been kept busy for
the past two days Swabbing the
throats of the athletes with iodine.
The epidemic of sore throats which
has struck the camp is attributed by
the trainer to the unconscious habit
of the boys Of breathing through their
mouths when they get short Of wind
from their strenuous activities.
Henry Bickleheimer, the former
star athlete of West Virginia Uni
versity, who is athletic director at
Southern College, motored over from
Clearwater yesterday and conferred
with President Griffith regarding the
game his nine is to play with the Ma
tionals here next Saturday.
The coach told Grin he will be
somewhat shy of batterymen for the
game. having contests arranged for
both Thursday and Friday with Stet-
son. He was promised the loan Of a
pitcher il he ran short of material.
The game, which will be the first of
any kind the Nationals have played
this season. is to start at O'clock.
Evening star., 1921-03-08
Champion Swainson's Maybe Takes
First Honors at Washington
Boston Bench Show.

Entries Of William f. Swanson, a
local fancier. practically swept the
field in the first speciality show of the
washington Boston Terrier Club at
Wardman Park Hotel yesterday. His
Champion Swainson's Maybe. a seal
brindle bitch. was adjudged the best
entry in the exhibition. and Swanson
also was awarded honors for the best
local dog, the best headed bitch, the
best brace of terriers and the best
four. The winner is valued at $500.
Another Washington entrant to lead
it's class was Fickle Fancy, owned by
Mrs. w. P. Collins. This youngster
was considered the best puppy ex-
hibited.
Honors for winners dog were
achieved by Capt. Kinsman, owned by
Mrs. George Dresser Of Putnam, Conn.
Some Fascinators Surprise, the prop
erty Of Mrs. H. c. Neitzel of Detroit,
scored as winners bitch. Champion
Dandy Pat. owned by Mrs. John Lacey
of this city, ran second to Champion
Swainson's Maybe for highest honors.
Champion District Leader, the prop
erty Of NJ. A. Durney of Philadelphia.
also competed.
The exhibition was we'll patronized
and highly successful More than 100
terriers were benched, bringing into
competition many Of the best Bostons
Of the District, the east and the mid
die west
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With Sandlot Mines

Woodmen Of the World nine, mem
ber Of the new Fraternal League, has
elected the following officers: Presi-
dent. r. r. Clark: secretary, Lawrence
Ball: treasurer, Norman Morsell: busi-
ness manager. ]. P. Morsel1, and man
ager, H. P. Lovett. A meeting Of the
team has been called for 10 o'clock
next Sunday morning at 1929 n street
northeast.
A meeting OF the Ellks' base BAN
team will be held Friday evening at
919 H street. Candidates for the nine
are to report at $50 o'clock.
Emanon Club will have base ball
teams in the junior and unlimited
classes, and is arranging schedules.
For engagements. write w. L. Cotter
7O5 Taylor street
A ten-club Christ Child League,
with teams averaging sixteen years.
has been formed. The following are
memb bers: St Dominic's, st. Aloysius
st. Joseph's. St Peters. Holy Name
Christ Child Boys Club Holy Rosary.
st. Martins. Immaculate Conception
and Holy Comforter. J. B. Marland,
324 Indiana avenue, is athletic direc-
tor of the organization.
Grace Athletic Club win practice at
2 pm. Sunday on Potomac Park dia-
mond, No. 9. For games. address
Manager Goodrich, 1920 NJ street
Evening star., 1921-03-08

Contracts were sent to Miller and
Brottem at the time similar docu-
ments were mailed to the other play
ers on the Washington roster. AL
though ostensibly signed to Pitts
burgh contracts, and although one of
the players. Miller. already is in the
camp of the Pirates. they have been
directed to sign the documents sub
mitted to them by the Washington
club and leave with the other Ma
tionals who are doing their prelim-
mary work at Hot Springs next Fri
day. arriving here Sunday.
Transportation has been wired to
the newest Nationals. who have been
notified to place themselves under the
orders of Sam Rice until they get
here.
Although confident from the outset
that the Washington clubs claim to
MILLER and Brottem would be upheld
President Griffith was elated over re-
CefvinS official notification of his vic
tory, and is graiitied that the decision
WAS reached early enough to enable
the players to get into condition for
the opening Of the season.
although the players are expected
to sign their Washington contracts.
they have not done so yet. and
Should they refuse it would seem
for a damage action against the
Pittsburgh club. Owner DreyfusS'
course in connection with this deal is
open to severe criticism and it is
quite possible that the last has not
been heard of the case.
IT seems that a day or two after
President Allen of Little Rock had
signed the agreement to transfer Mil
Ter and Brottem to Washington the
Pirates bobbed up with an offer of
$4,000. Scout Joe EnEel, who acted
as WashingtonS representative in
the deal, it is said. was offered a neat
eun to tear up the agreement bear
3nE Aliens signature and report that
me- had been unable to buy the play
erA
Gives Players a Bonus
Failing in that the Little Rock Of
Fl Gals evolved the scheme of repre-
sen ting that Calvo and Carlson were
worthless as players and contended
that this invalidated the deal. At
that time it appeared there might be
"a split between the major leagues and
although Dreyfuss had been warned
by Griffith that Miller and Brottem
were the property of the Washing
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CENTRE FIVE is WINNER
OVER HARVARD, al TO So

CAMBRIDGE, Mass, March 8.-The
Centre College basket ball team de-
feated Harvard, Al to SO, last night.
George Mayer. who played at center
for the Colonels, was the star of the
game. making twenty-one points. He
shot five goals from the floor.
The first half ended with the score
at % to II in favor of the kentuck-
ians.
Bo McMillin, captain Of the foot
ball team that came to the stadium
last fall and went back defeated by
the Harvard eleven, played at right
forward and scored two goals from
the floor.
Evening star., 1921-03-08
MICHIGAN TIES PURDUE
FOR BASKET BALL LEAD

CHAMPION, ILL.,, March s.-Univer-
sity of Michigan's basket ball team went
into a tie with Purdue for the lead
in the Big Ten race by defeating 1lli-
nois last night, 2s to 26.
Purdue and Michigan each stand at
eight games won and four lost. Prior
to their engagement Illinois and Michi-
gan were in a tie for second place at
z and 4.
Evening star., 1921-03-08

I. when a club purchases player
and the player fails to satisfy the
purchaser because of illness incident
10 the players inability to acclimate
himself, the purchaser must house
the i'll player, unless the contract
specifically provides the contrary.
z. Rules prescribing that purchase
agreements be on standard forms and
filed within a certain period are in
tended only for protection of inno-
cent third parties and cannot be
availed of by a party to the contract
10 evade it's obligation hereunder.
Landis' Second Decision.
The decision. which is Judge Lam
Ss' second. requires that the Little
Rock team re-establish in it's lineup
Leon Carlson and Jack Calvo, pitch
er and outfielder. respectively, and
that it, in accordance with it's agree
ment with the Washington team, send
il OutfieIder Miller and Catcher Brot-
tenn to- Washington for the coming
season.
The Washington club last year sent
Carlson and Cafvo south with the
promise that both would make good.
Carlson soon afterward became in
capacitated. succumbing to the hot
southern weather. The pair was then
Sent back TO Washington, where
they were disowned. Then Little
Rock traded them to the Pittsburgh
team. with which they were prepar-
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REVISED RED SOX TEAM
HOLDS FIRST PRACTICE

HOT SPRINGS. Ark. March S.-A
revised edition of the Boston Red Sox
today had its first practice Of the
season. Herb ThorrnahIen and Catcher
Muddy" Ruel, the battery acquired
from the New York Amer cans in a
recent trade, as well as John Col
Inns and Harry I-eibold. whom the
Red Sox obtained last week from
the Chicago White Sox, in exchange
for Harry Hooper, will don the Red
Stockings for the first time today.
Evening star., 1921-03-08

DR.. James T. McClenahan of the
Washington Golf and Country Club
was elected president of the AS
sociation. succeeding John II. Clapp of
the Chevy Chase club, who has held
the office for the past two years; T. J.
w. Brown of the Bannockburn Golf
Club WAS chosen first vice president
and q. II. ChaSmar of Columbia. was
named second vice president. George
+. James of Columbia and DR.. w. c.
Barr of Washington. we're elected
treasurer and secretary. respectively.
New Club Is Admitted.
A newcomer to the field of golf
clubs about the District. was made
known when the association acted
favorably on an application from
the new Army Golf Club. 20 become
a member of the association. The new
club. organized among officers Of the
Army located in and near Washing
ton, has already more than 500 mem
bers, Maj. T. H. Lowe told the as
Evening star., 1921-03-08
Knocks Out Heavier Foe After
Four Terrific Round-Demp-
sew Acts as Referee.

ST. PAUL, Mimi. March s-Blly
Miske. St Paul heavyweight. knocked
out Farmer Lodge OF Mime apolis in the
fourth round of a scheduled ten-round
bout last night
The fight was a terrific battle up 10
the finish. with Miske having a slight
advantage. Miske weighed 1919 pounds
and Lodge 225 pounds.
Jack Dempsey. heavyweight cham
pion boxer. refereed the bout.
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ing for the new season.
The judge held that in view of Carl
sons good pitching record early In
the new team and without climate
provision in the agreement. the Lit
tie Rock team must accept respon-
sibility for his failure to acclfmate
and must harbor him Accordingly
the Pittsburgh team is ordered to re-
lease the pair. and the Little Rock
club must return to Pittsburgh the
money paid for them Miller and
Brottem will remain on the Washing
ton cluh staff.
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Bill to Penalize Bribery
Passed by N. Y. Assembly

ALBANY, N. Y. March s.
The kavanauxh-MeF eFrigan bill,
destined to prevent bribery of
base ball players, has been
passed in the assembly BY
unanimous vote. The measure
now goes to the governor. A
penalty of imprisonment for
from one to five years or n hne
not exceeding $4,000 would be
imposed under the prOvfsiOns
of the bill, on any person Of
fering, or player accepting .
bribe TO influence the result OF
a base ball game.
Evening star., 1921-03-08
Toney Only Missing Giant.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March g.
Joe Rapp. the $4,000 infielder from st.
Paul; Dave Bancroft. shortstop, and
Earl Smith, catcher, have joined the
camp of the New York Giants. Only
Fred Toney, pitcher, is missing. Ban
croft, who has been i'll, complained Of
a slight heart attack and did not don a
uniform.
Evening star., 1921-03-08
Babe Ruth Clouts Ball
Over Fence Eleven Times

SHREVEPORT, La. March 8.
-"Babe' Ruth siEnaIed his re-
turn into harness for 1921 by
hnmmerinE the ball eleven
times over the fence of GaSser
Park yeste rday. He hit nine
balls over the fence in funEO
batting and added two hOniers
to his string in a six-inning
practice game. He also got n
twO-bagger and was walked
twice.
Evening star., 1921-03-08

sociation, and contemplates cxpan-
sion to a number totaling more than
500 members.
Acting on a suggestion from ]. II.
deSibour and William =. Reyburn
donors of the District championship
trophy, the association voted to limit
the field in the mems Championship
to players having a home club handi-
cap of II or less. This viii result in
lessened congestion and Will facilitate
handling the field, il was pointed out.
A suggestion by Donald Woodward
that leaders in the first two rounds Of
the championship play together dur
ing the last day of the event was re
ferred to the executive committee.
q. II. Chasmar, chairman of the green
committee OF the Columbia Country
Club. extended a cordial invitation TO
all members of clubs in the District Of
Columbia 10 witness the open cham
pionship to be held at Columbia dur
ing July. motion OF thanks and as
surance Of any possible assistance,
proposed by DR.. Brown. was indorsed
Evening star., 1921-03-08
CARLSON ANDCALVOGO
BACK TO LITTLE ROCK

@HCAGO, 8Judge Keneaw Mountain Lands high COM
IL ball. awarded Ouhelder Bmg Miller
Broem the Little Rock club to the Washington
the
In the Washington
which
rexchan be adiu
Evening star., 1921-03-08
Minnesota Downs Indiana.

BLOOMINGTON. Ind, March s.
Minnesota defeated Indiana. % to 25,
in a western conference basket ball game
last night A second half offense en-
gineered by Oss and Arnston Of Mime
sofa was responsible for the Sefeat of
the locals, who led at the end of the
first 13 to TO-
Evening star., 1921-03-08
DREYFUSS' ACTION MAY
CAUSE PLAYERS TO OBALK
inducements Offered by Pirate Owner Likely to
Make Recruits Disgruntled With
Nationals "Sane" Terms. =
BY DENMAN THOMPSON.

~AMPA March 8Washingon legal
and Anthony (Tony) Botem been
Keneaw Mountain Lands second de-
has rendered the
position OF high OF base ball the club will proceed to
ownership them
Steps this end taken early today President Clark griffith when
soeation which had sold the players Pittsburgh after
to payers-Outheder
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i0 Is Lining Up Miller and Brottena,
IF GOEBEL CAN HIT .28O
HE WILL BE REAL STAR
BY DENMAN THOMPSON.

AMPA Fla the only embryo Grt-
who shy solely hitting pro-
fciency hold his fast Eddie Goebel also is
Brooklyn of the fastest
chasing oueld like La Motto apparently has every
that
In addition his heetnes oebcl is catch OF pan ana
all
offensive he has much learn
Evening star., 1921-03-08
n Whom 1l1dge Lands A1Uards to Nationals
D. c.. GOLF ASSOCIATION
AWARDS TITLE EVENTS

HE championship District Assoca
will of the ChevyC
holes medal October 20
the of
The be
Club October
Evening trophy will held at
Evening star., 1921-03-08
FIVE TIGERS ARE ABSENT
Have 26 of 81 on Roster at Camp.
Boland Declares Salary
Whip Is o. z.

SAN ANTONIO, March S.-The
training camp of the Detroit Ameri-
cans now includes twenty-six Of the
thirty-one players on the clubs ros-
ter. The absentees are Eddie Ain
smith, Dutch" Leonard, Bobby Veach.
Bobby Jones and Chick" Shorten.
They are expected soon.
Bernie Boland declares he will be
able to take his turn in the box for
the Tigers the season, his arm hav-
ing completely recovered.
Cobb's injured knee thus far has
given him no trouble.
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Hooper Is Baking.

SACRAMENTO, Calf March s.
Harry Hooper, outfelder OF the Bos-
cago White Sox, to whom he was
traded for John Collins and Memo
Leibold, he told friends here. Hooper
is quoted as saying that he had ex-
pected to return to the Red Sox, but
that he had not been consulted as to
the White Sox deal. and therefore
would demand a larger salary from
Chicago.
Evening star., 1921-03-08

Herb Pennock Is confined to his
home in Kennett Square, Pa, with
the grippe, dispatches said, but it is
expected the pitcher will join his
teammates next week.