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Evening journal., 1922-09-16
Second Base Playing to Count
Much in Next World Series

on him. Ward isn't the team
player that Frisch is. and he isn't
on his toes as much.
McManus lacks only experience
to become a truly great second
baseman. He has played brilliantly
this year and his work was one big
factor in keeping the Browns in the
pennant race.
McManus is a very dangerous bat
ter and is at his best In a tight
place. He Is a "two-strike batter. ."
meaning that he has plenty OF heart.
In the field he is streaky. brilliant
at times, and erratic at others. This,
however, may be blamed upon lack
Of necessary experience 10 give him
balance under fire.
McManus is better in the middle
OF a double play than Frisch or
Ward, but he isn't as fast starting
the play as Frisch. Ward always
seems to get the runner in his line
OF throw when he is in the middle
Of the play and Frisch has trouble
getting his hands on the ball. Frisch
Is better at third base than at sec
ond. Last years Giant infield with
Ratings at second and Frisch at
third knocked off many more dou-
BILE kills than the present combina-
tion. Because OF his all-around
ability and his value as a run scor-
er. Frisch probably is the best of
the three and Ward next because
Of his greater experience alone.
Evening journal., 1922-09-16
SPEEDWAY Opens
AT KANSAS CITY.
S500,000 Track Dedicated
Today; Stage Set for New
Worlds Record
MURPHY FAVORED TO
WIN OPENING EVENT
BY j. Il. REANfAN

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent)
! KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Sept. ie.-
Omitted Press) Fifteen kings OF tn
automobile racing world were read,
early today 20 make a mad dash 10
a new worlds speed record as I
dedication OF Kansas city's new
$500, 900 speedway.
The three hundred mile whirl. over
a mile and quarter board track
will be for purses totaling $4,000
the winners share being $4,000.
Between 10000 and 10000 per
sons we're expected 10 swarm into
the big bowl for the international
classic.
Jimmy Murphy. 1922 speed king
was the favorite 10 capture the IN
augural event. Driving his Murphy
Special, which won honors at the
indianapolis speedway this year.
Murphy was counted on 20 establish
a new world record. Track build
ers claimed speed OF 100 miles an
hour could be attained.
A stiff opposition will be faced by
Murphy. Tommy Milton. 1921 A. A.
A. champion: Harry Hartz. the
youngster who pushed Murphy at
indianapolis. and Eddie Hearne.
third in the Indianapolis event, will
be lighting for honors. Bennett
Hill who caused sensation by his
fast driving on. the Paeiio Coast re-
Gently. and Gin Durant, millionaire
manufacturer. also waited the start
signal.
Eddie Rickenbacker. premier
American ace and former champion
auto racer. will referee the event.
Barney Oldheld. veteran OF many
tracks will be the pacemaker.
The speed classic Is held under the
auspices OF the American Legion,
which will participate in the pro-
ceeds. Hanford MacNlder, national
commander. Will be the principal
speaker at dedicatorys ceremonies
before the race. Governor Arthur
NJ. Hyde. OF Missouri. and Governor
Henry ]. Allen. OF Kansas. also are
scheduled 20 make addresses.
The drivers-Jimmy Murphy, Muir
ply Special; Tommy Milton, Leach
Special; Joe Thomas. Duesenbeg
Straight s Special; Harry Hartz,
Miller Special; Frank Elliott, Leach
Special; Jerry wonderllch, Duesen-
berg Straight 8; Bennett Hin. Miller
Special: Peter de Paolo. Junior
Special; Cliff Durant. Durant Special;
Eddie Hearne. Disteel Duseberg;
Leon Duray. Frontenao; r. J. Brett,
Frontenac: Allen A. Mulford, Dues
enberg Straight s; Ora +. Haibe.
Frontenace; Junior Special, driver
not yet named.
The Jurse-Totai. $40. 900 for 800
mile race. Winners snare. 1000;
second, $4,000; third, s3,25O; fourth.
t2,75O; fifth. $4,000; sixth. $500;
seventh. $1,000: eighth. $1,000;
ninth, 5000; tenth. $500; eleventh,
$3.50, and twelfth. $3.50.
Evening journal., 1922-09-16
l-EoAlN>'2N4ING3a' = J Z
ia ARREIKNl

While the boxing bosses might be
a little more consistent in their stand
against Kilbane, they did a good
thing in stopping the Kilbane-Dun-
dee fight.
II was TO have been twelve rounds
in New Jersey. and they don't per-
nit decisions there.
To amount 20 anything there
would have 10 be a Knockout. Dun
dee was knocked out once by sheer
accident and he hasn't the kick OF
a rheumatic mule.
It would have been just one OF
those things.
Dundee Is one Of the greatest mar
vels OF the ring and he would be a
worth ychamplon II he could get
recognized claim on the title. Only
one person stands in his way
Johnny Kilbane. old as he Is, that
Kilbane IS still able 10 take care OF
himself.
Ted Kid Lewis isn't going so good
since he got rid OF all that ambition
10 become the heavyweight cham
pion OF Europe.
When Carpenter stopped him with
a couple OF punches, he went back
TO his own class and he's doing none
too well there. In a recent bout
with Marcel Thomas. a third rate
French weiterweight. he just escaped
with a slight decision.
Bob Martin IS another one who
has faded out OF the picture. Sew
erai years ago many smart boxing
men thought that the A p. +. and
Allied Army champion would work
himself 20 be a challenger for the
big title. but he lacked something.
Evening journal., 1922-09-16
MRS. JESSUP WINS
TENNIS EASILY

, PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 16.-Tht
sensation of yesterday at the Phila-
delphia Cricket Club. at 81. Martins
was the straight set victory OF Mrs
John B. Jessup. OF Wilmington. Del.
over Miss Helen Wills. of California
the seventeen-year-ol school girl
Mrs. Jessup defeated her young rival
by a score of 81. 6-3. in the
semi-final round OF the women's an
nual Middle States championship
singles lawn tennis tournament.
thereby earning the right to meet
Mrs. Molla Bjurstedt Mallory. of New
York, national champion. in the final
round today. Mrs. Mallory gained
her place by taking the measure OF
Miss Leslie Bancroft. OF Longwood.
at 6-2, 6-3.
Just previous to her defeat by
Mrs. Jessup Miss Wills had won the
girls national singles title for the
second year in succession by defeat
ing Miss Helen Hooker. of Green
wich. Conn, by a score OF Ga,
6-3.. Miss Hooker. although de-
feated. forced her famous young
opponent to play at fun speed all the
way, and It may have been that her
winning effort in this match took
the keen edge OF Miss Wills play
ing when sho faced Mrs. Jessup.
Even had Miss Wills been perfect
ly fresh. however, it is doubtful
whether she could have altered the
result today. Mrs. Jessup was play
ing remarkably well, better than
anything she has shown previously
this season. and she outgeneraled
the Californian in most OF the rallies,
forcing Miss Wills TO cover al an
Evening journal., 1922-09-16
CITY YOUTHS GO
TO PERKIOMEN
BY POLLY HY.

Wilmington VII be represented
at Perkiomen Prep. school this sea-
son. It is understood that about five
youths Will depart Sunday afternoon
for the school and commence train
ing for the football team.
The lads are Brinton Donaldson.
Isadore Schagrin, Bill Lohman, Bill
Longacre and Jack Garvine.
Although Donaldson, former var
sfty halfback Of two seasons on the
Wilmington High School team, Is
considered the youngest of the bunch
he has left a name for himself at
the Delaware avenue institution. The
diminutive athlete is the owner Of
two "w's" which he won in football
and baseball.
Isadore Shagrin is also former
Cherry and White football player,
although he never won the coveted
letter.
Bill Lohman comes from the same
school. He will try for the football
taam.
Evening journal., 1922-09-16
BY HENRY L. FARRELL

Omitted Press Sports Edltor.)
NEW YORK. Sept. 16.-CUnited
Press.)-In the muddle over the
featherweight situation, Il seems that
the New York boxing commission Is
the undisputed champion.
The commission tied the can 10
Johnny Kilbane because he would
not accept the challenge OF Johnny
Dundee.
Dundee fought and beat Danny
Frush for the commissions title after
the salons had announced that Kill
bane would be. relnstated II he agreed
10 fight the winner.
Kilbane then signed an agreement
10 fight Dundee for the champion
ship in New Jersey and the COM
mission then stepped on the bout by
telling Dundee he would lose his IL
cense n he fought Kilbane.
Try and fgure It outl
While the commission undoubtedly
was inspired by the ioftiest motives,
its attitude on the Johnny Wilson
case does noe seem 20 be fair.
Wilson Is barred from working In
New York because he would not ac-
cept the challenge OF Harry Greb.
Greb wanted the middleweight
championship before he won the
American ilght-heavyweight crown
and when Wilson was deposed, Greb
was ordered 10 fght Dave Rosenberg
for the title. Greb then turned II
down.
II the commission does persist in
its refusal 20 recognize Wilson as
the middleweight champion. II at
least should not deprive him OF the
opportunity TO fight as the ex-cham-
pion.
Evening journal., 1922-09-16
nrpoNr AGAIN viii LEADERs

In the preliminary handicap OF
the Grand American Handicap
trapshooting tournament at Allan
tic City yesterday. =. r. DUPONT
was again among the leaders. He
broke 90 out OF his possible 100.
shooting from the 22-yard mark.
which was next TO the greatest dis
tance Of % yards in the handicap.
The event was won by J. 3. Tay-
Tor. OF Tybee Island, ca. Taylor was
tied by Mark Arie. OF Champaign.
H., veteran Of many tournaments
and winner OF the Olympic individ-
ual championship at Antwerp in
1920. with 81 breaks out Of a pos
sible 100, but defeated the Western
star after two shootoffs. Both broke
22 birds in the first extra string OF
25, but Taylor shattered "a TO Aries
% in the second. The winner was
handicapped at sixteen yards, an
advantage Of seven over Arie.
Evening journal., 1922-09-16
BY BILLY EVANS.

Is baseball losing much Of III
color? II you are willing 10 take tn,
word OF many veteran managers anc
players. It Is.
The veterans mean that romance
has filtered out OF the game and that
It has become a hard, cold business
proposition.
Recent deals by the two New York
clubs have caused much comment.
Some of the fans feel that the mag
nate with the biggest bank roll can
command the best team in these
modern days.
Such a feeling makes the fans
think that color, or romance, or
sentiment. is fast drifting out. and
the sports becoming a highly COM
mercialized institution.
I understand the American League
is thinking seriously OF putting
through a rule that will make # i'm
possible 10 trade or buy star players
during the actual playing season.
Docs Seem Drastic.
On the surface that may appear
too drastic a measure. yet am sure
the fans would welcome II. Incl
dentally Il would react 10 the credit
OF the game and kill off some OF the
feeling that now exists relative to
commercialism in the sport.
Now. when some major league
club buys a star player the fact is
widely heralded. but the dollar
mark plays the most prominent part
in the publicity given 10 the minor
league star.
Last fall New York paid the San
Francisco club $4,000 for Player
Evening journal., 1922-09-16

his crazy antics on the bases and AT
the bat. As a matter OF fact. Cobb
attracted attention from the Detroit
club in a most unusual manner.
Got a Good laugh.
Here is a story that Is credited TO
the late Herman schaefer and
owner Navin. OF the Detroit club.
II was back in 1905 when the Tigers
trained al Augusta. Ga. Navin was
with the club.
Say got a big laugh for you
here. said schaefer 20 Navin.
What's the laugh about?" asked
Navin, and Schaefer explained:
They have a crazy kid on this
Augusta club that will give you
enough laughts TO last out the season.
He tries 10 stretch every single into
a double and every double into a
triple. He starts for-second when
the pitcher IS holding the ball. He
bunts with two strikes on him. In
fact. he does everything differently
from every other ball player"
Navin watched the crazy kid that
afternoon. At the close OF the sea-
son he bought him for $3.50. That
kid was Tyrus Raymond Cobb.
Alex, Chase, johnson.
Cobb's case is reFnarkable. but no
exception. Alexander cost the same
amount OF money; also Hal Case;
Walter Johnson was picked up for
practically nothing.
There is still color In baseball but
the dollar mark as a publicity
medium has II backed of the boards
for the time being.
Give the fans more OF the romance
of the game and less Of the dollar
mark and they will be better pleased.
Evening journal., 1922-09-16
GIANTS-SAINTS
Clash AGAIN
Will Meet In Last Game of
Season on Monday
Night
LOCALS HAVE EDGE
ON LONG SERIES

BachaRch Giants and st. Thomas
will clash In what will probably be
their final meeting OF the season at
Harlan Field on Monday evening at
$50 o'clock. Negotiations for the
game were made by the Giants who
are out for a decision OF the sea-
son between the two clubs.
The Saints and the Giants have
met in nine games that have gone
TO decision. A five game series was
first arranged and the Saints took
three straight. Then another seven
game series was put on and the
Giants came through with three out
OF four. On Labor Day the teams
met in two games and split even and
a recapituiation OF the total games
won shows the Saints with five and
the Giants with four but as far as
the series go between the teams the
count IS even. The Saints copped the
first and the Giants the second and
they are even in what can be con-
sidered the third.
The clash Monday should provide
some close baseball for the fans as
the teams will use their strongest
llne-ups in an effort TO come
through. The Giants have been on
a trip through the South and have
Jared rather we'll Several OF the
players, extra pitchers on the stan
were in Wilmington yesterday and
attended the St. Thomas-American
Chain game. Chance Cummings, first
sacker OF the Bacharachs was also
among those present. He has not
been able TO play since Labor Day
when one Of Nitchie's fast ones
caught him in the side. Two ribs
were fractured. The Giants are in
Red Bank, N. J. today and will play
in Newark, N. j., tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1922-09-16

all day. A curve ball has a tendency
10 tire his wrist, which is still weak.
His fast one will keep you busy,
Bill" It did. also the Boston batters.
Johnson has rather peculiar
style. Part OF the time he is down
low. much like Carl Mays. At other
times he resorts to a side-arm mo-
ton.
Pretty Good Ball.
For nine innings Johnson threw
nothing but fast balls TO the Red Sox.
Boston made only five hits, believe.
All OF which proves that Johnson
has a pretty good fast ball. 1t is the
first time have ever seen a pitcher
get away with the stunt since the
early days of Walter Johnson's
regime. Another Johnson.
johnson should go big next year.
He has every asset OF a great pitcher,
lacking only confidence and expert
ence at the present time.
Evening journal., 1922-09-16
IBW6unsSqN5

While a number OF minor changes
have been made in the football
rules. only a few OF them materially
affect the style OF play. In reality
most OF the changes mean little or
nothing from the spectators point
Of view.
As a matter OF fact. the only
change OF real interest TO football
fans is the new feature known as
the "try-for-a-point" play.
II will be recalled that this play
was substituted for the goal after
touchdown. For years there had
been a cry for the elimination OF
that play. Last season the rule
makers wiped It Off the books and
substituted the "try-for a point"
feature.
During the past month I have
talked with a number OF leading
coaches in the east on the new
play. They seem to be divided in
opinion. Some argue that It will pro-
vide a big thrill. while others say
that II IS just as senseless as the
goal after touchdown.
This new play will be watched
with interest by coaches. expers
and fans. as 81 Is something radi-
cally different. The early games
should provide some dope on the
value OF the play as a thrill pro-
Evening journal., 1922-09-16
DELAWARESQUAD
Home TOMORROW
Coach McAvoy Will Start
Work on Frazer Field
Tuesday
OTHER CANDIDATES
EXPECTED TO REPORT
Special to The Evening journal.

Special to The Evening Journal.
RED POINT, ma. Sept. 16.-
University OF Delaware football
squad will break camp tomorrow
morning and return 10 Newark
early in the afternoon. This will be
the final day OF practice at the camp
and while the boys have enjoyed the
stay here they will all be glad to get
back.
Johnny schaeffer, varsity quarter
back last year. arrived in camp yes
terday. Lowell has been used at
quarter during the signal practice 10
date. The candidates are now in
excellent physical shape and have
been greatly benefited by the ten
days in camp. They are in trim for
the hard work that will be started
on Frazer Field, Newark. early next
week.
Captain Jack" williams Is in
charge OF the squad today. Coach
McAvoy left last night TO go 20 New
York where he will attend a meet
ing today at the Biltmore Hotel OF
officials and coaches to interpret the
Iuiec VI TINS year ioOADdil cOu0
book. About 500 officials and
coaches will attend this meeting.
Alec Crothers, OF Wilmington. a
member OF the athletic council, will
come TO camp tomorrow and assist
in getting the boys packed up for
the return trip 10 Newark.
As some OF the candidates have to
take a re-examination on Monday
Coach McAvoy has decided to not
start practice on Frazer Field until
Tuesday.
II is expected that Harry Jackson.
Ike" Elliott and several other can
didates will Join the squad Tues
day.
Evening journal., 1922-09-16
axe

For better harmony in local sports
we believe that the admittance of
Defiance and the Knights of Column
bus i'm the City Basketball League
would be a wise move. There's no
doubt that they would materially
strengthen the circuit also. IL Is
understood that n meeting of the
league VIII be held next Tuesday TO
reconsider the application for menu
bership OF Defiance and the ''Caseys."
The league voted in favor OF remain
ing an eight-team circuit with the
same combination as last year at n
recent meeting.
Evening journal., 1922-09-16
BY HENRY l.. FARRELL,

(United Press Staff Correspondent
Spectacular play around second
base is bound TO be one OF the fea-
lures OF the coming worlds series
Frank G. Frisch OF the Giants
Erin" Ward OF the Yanks. and
Marty McManus of the Browns. are
all circus performers, all fashy
players.
Frisch, the "Fordham Flash" Is
there in every way.
The speed OF the Giant second
baseman makes him one OF the best
in the game. He doesn't field like
Collins and he hasn't the power Of
a Hornsby in his stick. He is a
soppy fielder, on his stomach a lot,
sometimes fighting the ball. but he
gets the ball over before the run
ner.
Frlsch is a stead batter. but he
isn't feared in a pinch like some
other players.
He is a streak on the bases Where
his fieetness OF foot and his cour-
ageous way OF sliding into the bag
make him one of the most watched
baserunners in the league.
Ward Is a reliable fielder, more
Of the Collins type OF grace, who
doesn't have 20 put all OF the effer-
vescent effort OF Frisch in his work.
He can go further into short right,
after a ball than F'Ifsch. but II
must be considered that Ward has
a lot OF the slow Ruth's territory
to cover while Frisch has a feet
fielder behind him.
Ward also Is an erratic batter.
He works in spells and when he
hits generally hits long. He is
rather tempermentai, however, and
his work seems affected when the
umpire occasionally "guesses wrong"
Evening journal., 1922-09-16

on the grtdiron.
Sylvester Rennie. who IS now
holding down one OF the wing po-
sitions on the Cherry and White
team, Is drawing the attention OF
Coach Ashton. The youth has All
the speed that IS wanted Of an end
and with a little more experience IN
catching forwards he should prove
a valuable asset.
After the practice. Foulke said
that Ed Bardo. star natator OF the
wilmington High School. and Lloyd
Alexander. will be given chances on
the first team.
Evening journal., 1922-09-16

exhausting pace TO make recoveries.
As a result. when the second set was
played, the Pacific Coast marvel was
pretty we'll winded. and, after run
ming into lead OF g.. was forced
to see Mrs. Jessup win the next four
games, for the set at G. and the
match. Mrs. Jessup's volleying and
overhead play were superior to that
OF Miss Wills and she held her own
in driving.
Evening journal., 1922-09-16

ducer.
In the "try-for-a-point" play, the
side scoring the touchdown is per-
mitted TO bring the ball out 10 any
point. not less than fve yards from
the goal line. or to any greater dis
tance they choose. and there a
scrimmage Is formed with tho scor-
| Ing side in possession OF the ball.
The attacking side can make any
play which IS legal in ordinary
scrimmage, and try to score either
by placement, drop kick, run or
forward pass. II successful. IN put
ting the ball over the line on any
single play or kick a field goal, one
point is added to their total.
The only other feature that In
terests football fans IS the faet chat
on all shift plays the man removed
from one position 20 another must
come to a dead stop, so that when
he starts again. It viii be from a
standstill.
Last year the shift plays caused
many disputes. It being alleged the
players were In motion at all times.
making It a very difficult matter TO
stop the play.
Despite the definite change, the
shift play is certain still TO cause
plenty OF trouble for the football
officials
Evening journal., 1922-09-16

pitching game after game. relying
entirely on his fast ball.
There were two reasons why he
did this. lie hadn't a curve in his
repertory. Better yet, his fast ball
was almost unhittabIe.
why throw anything else when
they can't see or hit the fast ones7"
was the logic on which Charley
Sweet. who caught johnson. played
the game.
Not until recently have I seen
pitcher work an entire major league
game in which he used a fast ball
exclusively.
johnson OF Detroit.
refer TO Sylvester Johnson Of De-
troit. who aid this in the final series
Evening journal., 1922-09-16

Yet he has developed into the most
consistent winner on Detroit's staff
He is certain OF 20 games for the
Tigers and may make It 25.
johnson was picked as a standby
from the very start. Struck by a
batted ball in the spring he suffered
a broken wrist that has handicapped
him all year. Now that the season
Evening journal., 1922-09-16
a-N-o-

Daylight saving days will
sopn be o'er and those man
ayers figuring on weekday
Tits will have TO start them
earlier. Next week Is the last
for daylight saving In Will
mington in 1922.
Evening journal., 1922-09-16

o'Connell. It was the biggest price
ever paid for a minor league star,
a fact much dwelt upon. In reality
It was about the only news given 10
fandom concerning O'Connell.
Recently the Chicago White Sox
management paid 100000 for Third
Baseman Kamm. The fact that
Kamm cost more than o'connell was
the news that was spread over the
country.
High-Priced Beauties.
No dope OF any account was broad
Evening journal., 1922-09-16

cast tabout the habits. hobbies or the
unusual ability OF the players con-
cerned. They were simply high
priced beauties.
In striking contrast to the cases
OF o'Conneli and Kamm is that OF
Cobb. When he broke into the ma
jors Il was not through the dollar
mark sign. but because he did things
differently.
When Cobb came to the American
League colmns were printed about
Evening journal., 1922-09-16
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
Xnst.rdaY,s ResuIts

Yesterdays Results
Detroit. s; Athletics. ?.
st. Louis. Z. Roston. 1.
Cleveland, g.: Washington, 8.
Chicago. ?. New YORK. /.
Today's Games
Athletics at Cleveland.
Boston nt Chicago.
New York at 81. Louis.
Washington at Detroit.
Evening journal., 1922-09-16
boy was figuring well.

boy was figuring well.
-a-x-e-
THE EARLY BIRD is NO LARK
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In support OF what we said about
the formation OF an Industrial Bas-
ketball League we publish a letter
from Jim Stein. who piloted the In
dusrials through their successful
baseball campaign.
Sports Editor, The Evening Journal,
Dear sir-Referring 10 recent
letter published in The Battle-Axe
relative TO the formation OF an In
dustrial Basketball League. wish 10
state that I am working on this
matter in hopes Of being able to
create such a league.
In this connection would greatly
appreciate hearing from any Of the
Industrial plants Interested in the
matter. and can be reached in care
of Postoffice box No. 514. Whining
ton. Delaware.
Yours sincerely.
JAMES e. STEIN.