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Evening star., 1923-12-11
STAR PLACED ON MARKET
BY CHICAGO CLUB OWNER
Base Ball Magnates Settle Down to Real Business
After Hectic Opening Day of Many Rumors
and Fe Accomplishments.

@HICAGO December 1After
and few accomplishments professional league officials
today settled down the second of their sessions with
definite of work before them
Amid talk of big player trades deals involving sce.
the officers and the
tiona Association of Minor Leagues got down action
AS of hrstday
sond bseman of the American League and captain of the Chicago
White Sox finds himself the market either
he
president
fiat statement either of affirmation denial = ~
Six meetings held yesterday League the
Southern Association and the international League were the on
ganizations accomplishing business . - - ' y
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MAY MAKE OFFER
LATER, GRIFF SAYS
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
CHICAGO, December 11.-Eddie
Collins, premier second baseman of
the American League and captain of
the Chicago White Sox, is for sale or
trade and may become manager of
the Washington club for the 1924
season.
Frank Chance, newly appointed
manager of the White Sox. made the
startling announcement last night
that Collins. had been cast into the
player market. This announcement
was the most important to come from
the convention of more than l 200 base
ball leaders who assembled here to
set their house in order for the 1924
season.
Clark Griffith. president of the
Washington club. while not denying
that he had talked over the prospects
of landing Collins. intimated that he
was in a receptive mood. He de-
clined to make a fiat statement, say
ing Il can't say thing now"
Collins, if he is traded, will be one
of the last two players who remained
on the club wrecked in 1920 as a re-
suit of the world series scandal Of
1919.
Chance and myself simply rem
infsced," Griffith told newspaper men,
land l may make a small offer for
Collins services later"
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Griffith Remains Silent Subject of Eddie Collins Washington
INTERIOR GRIDDERS
end SEASON SUNDAY

Interior Department gridironers,
newly crowned sandlot champions, of
the District, will close their 1928
schedule with a game against the
Edgewood Arsenal eleven OF Balti-
more Sunday in Clark Griffith Sta
dunn. Play will start at $3.50 o'clock.
The doughboys will bring strong
team here. Lieut.. Sullivan, formerly
of West Point, and Meecham. former
luminary of Massachusetts Tech, are
to display their wares for Edgewood.
Others include Stearns, former CAL
laudet star; Timberlake of the 3rd
Corps team and Irving. former A. e.
T. ace.
DIR. A. D. Butz OF Interior will use
the same lineup Sunday that appear
ed against Mercury. Zube Sullivan,
Jack Williams and Bill Kenyon are
being counted upon heavily.
Evening star., 1923-12-11

In Mike kelly's book OF base
ball stories he has All amusing ac-
count of visit paid by Anson's
Chicago team TO President Clevc-
land at the White House. Those
stars were husky and nearly all
of them over six feet tall. They
shook hands with the same fervor
that they gripped bat. One by
one they were presented to Mr..
Cleveland, who met them with
enthusiasm, his rather fat hand
receiving the full force of the
greeting, so that when the last
man faced him the President was
lamed, and said so. Then he chat
ted a while with these men, told
them of base ball in Buffalo when
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TRIP OF NAVY eleven
TO COAST is ASSURED

SAN FRANCISCO. Calf. December
l1.-An agreement that the Univer-
sity of Washington and the Navy
would have full charge of arrange
ments for the New Year day foot
ball game between the Washington
and the Naval Academy elevens. was
reached yesterday after an eight
hour conference here participated in
by representatives of the Huskies.
the Navy and the Pasadena Tourna-
ment of Roses committee.
This action is thought to have re-
moved the last possible barrier to
the east-west game as the Pacific
Coast conference at It's meeting last
week had said 1t would not sanction
the contest unless the teams handled
all details, including the establishing
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N0TRE DAME RETAINS
ITS STAR BACKFIELD

SOUTH BEND. Ind. December H.
While losing four regular players and
six substitutes, the Notre DAME Uni
versity foot ball team next year will
have its entire regular baokfeld again
in competition in addition TO several
strong line players, Coach Knute
Rockne said today.
His quartet Of returning stars are
Don Miller, Jimmy Crowley. Harry
Stuhldreher and Elmer Layden.
Five of eight games to be played
by Notre Dame have been arranged.
They include: Lombard at Notre
Dame. October 4: Army at New York,
October Is; Georgia Tech at Notre
Dame, November /; Nebraska at Notre
Dame, November Is.
Evening star., 1923-12-11

Griffith was asked whether he
would state Internationally that Col
Inns would not manage the Senators.
His reply was that he would not. He
answered similarly when asked
whether he would try to seek out
Chance and talk business during the
meetings here. y few hours later he
was reported in a star chamber ses-
sion with the Sox pilot.
That Collins may figure in trade,
and Washington is about the only
spot left for the veteran. was
strengthened yesterday evening, when
Chance was credited with a state
ment that the second-sacker was on
the market. Chance is a fellow who
usually speaks when he feels safe,
and had he thought there was only a
slim possibility of putting over deal,
he would have held his counsel
Should Collins go to Washington it
Is problematical as to who would be
given to the Sox in return. Stanley
Harris and Sam Rice have been men
toned. but the dopesters have it fig
ured tha Griff Would never let both
men go Unless he received more than
Collins in return. In Collins the SEN
ators would be getting real second
baseman, one good for several sea-
sons to come, but Harris is somewhat
of a skilled performer himself, and
none doubts the ability of the fleet
footed Rice. If the Sox could get
these two fellows for their present
field captain. the trade, no doubt
would be consummated in the twin
Killing of an eye.
DOME Bush, the deposed Washing
ton pilot, who is here looking for
employment, had q, talk with Presi-
dent Norton of the st. Paul American
Association club today and requested
that he be given consideration when
it comes time to pick a leader for
the Saints. Norton promised to keep
Bush in mind. Jake Daubert, the Gin
cinnati first baseman, was reported
in line for the post. but latest re-
ports have 1t that the Reds are 60
ing to keep Daubert, probably be-
cause they couldn't get him out of the
National League on waivers.
Evening star., 1923-12-11

There is only one base bali Ian
guage to speak, and that's Amer
ican. Just as the French have
never been able to get over the
brutal elements" in our national
game, so we've never been able to
recognize our game in French
as she is spoke" How would you
like to call Babe Ruth ia cham
peur ou droit" fright fielder), or
to tell your neighbor that Ruth
made "une course sans arret" Ga
home run) /?
Yet base ball is like the British
hag-the sun never sets on the
diamond. The game is played the
world over. THE heathen black
Evening star., 1923-12-11
L0vEJ0Y Will LEAD
YALE'S 1924 eleven

NEW HAVEN. Conn, December IL
Yale's foot ball squad Unexpectedly
elected a 1924 captain yesterday. The
team met, as Yale elevens have for
forty years. at PATS gallery for its
official picture. and chose Winslow
Meston Lovejey of Montclair, n. J., to
lead the Blues gridiron campaign
next season.
While no statement was made, It is
understood that Richard John Luman
of Pinedale, Wyo- received the second
largest number of votes. Lovejoy
starred at center on the Yale team for
the last two seasons. He Is one Of the
most brilliant scholars of his class,
and has maintained an honor stand
since he came to Yale.
He caught for the freshman team
two years ago and was substitute
backstop to Bill Mallory on the var
sity last spring. Mallory Is the retir-
ing foot ball captain
Lovejoy. who played foot ball and
base ball in Exeter before coming to
Yale, is twenty years DID,. five feet
ten inches in height and weighs 190
pounds. Twenty-Five players were
eligible to vote, and all cast ballots.
Evening star., 1923-12-11

he was young and showed that
the White House was up on the
national game.
As a matter of fact, the White
House always has been. Spalding,
through correspondence, estab-
lishcd to his own satisfaction
though the historian hasn't fol-
lowed it up-that Abraham Lin
coin in Springfield kept waiting
the committee come to notify him
of his nomination for the presi-
dency while he went to the bat
There is no doubt that high
officials always have been de-
votecs of the game. Has there
. not recently been sent forth a
cry-when this years world series
Evening star., 1923-12-11
HORNSBY PLAYING SANTA
TO FOLKS IN ST. LOUIS

ST. LOUIS, December 11.-Rogers
Hornsby. star batsman of the National
League. has "batted' away big profits
of Christmas tree dealers by flooding
the market
1t was explained that usually thirty
one, carloads of yuletide trees are sold
In St. Louis. so the commission mer-
chants bought thirty-three carloads.
Several days ago the price of a good
sized tree was So. Then it was learned
that Hornsby had bought seven car
loads for local sale and the price
dropped 70 $1.25.
Hornsby, when asked about the mat
ter today, replied, Business Is pretty
good"
Evening star., 1923-12-11
LOCAL BOSS AND CHANCE
. HAVE CONFAB In CHICAGO
Names of Harris and Rice Mentioned i'm Connection
With Rumored Negotiations-Bush Seeks
Job as Pilot of St. Paul Club.
Ey the Associated Press.

y
CHICAGO, December 1.-THE market the ball
dropped today when
Griffith
Americans officials the Chicago White had
Washington
Eddie Collins the White
collins market" said Harry Grab
of the White Sox today I'VE have had proposals from almost
the
ourselves OF make trade Collins
other member of the will be transferred
fed with stands All
would glad and
traded
"The Washington
to let a second baseman of Collins caiber"
~HCAGO, December 1lThe something the
White Sox and the Washington Senators,
sacker, the
mention OF the nhelder possible for the
only dnia, President
Griffith with Manager Frank Chance of last night
Inquired
understanding whereby Collins would Washington pilot
Griffith arrival here
broadside
sembancc
further
selected
end He he thought
with grain OF salt.
Evening star., 1923-12-11

Egyptians and the Terro del
Fuegans," in the words OF the
song, know it and play the game,
and it made its way even into the
sacred precincts OF the most
sacred places in China during the
occupation by the allied armies in
the Boxer days.
Ii there is no record of a game
around the north pole, Spalding
quotes an account of an arctic
game. Where there is a mid
night sun no game can be called
on account of darkness, so base
ball reaps advantages in different
climeS.
Certainly it is the sport par ex-
cellence The French failed to
Evening star., 1923-12-11

began-that no President or gov
ernor or mayor was present to
send the ball into the arena? Did
we not, during the dark days of
the Harding funeral, read the
tribute to the President by a man
who used to play on the same
team with him? Were not Presi-
dent TAFT and Vice President
Sherman and Senator Knox fire.
quenters of the game?
Presidents probably have not
been as often to the base ball
grounds as they have been to the
official Army and Navy foot ball
games, but they have been often
and been good Americans" with
the crowds.
Evening star., 1923-12-11
BARS AS OFFICIALS ANY
ASSOCIATED WITH PROS

COLUMBUS, Ohio, December IL
Athletic directors and faculty mana
gers of Ohio conference colleges have
reiterated their stand against the use
of foot ball officials who had become
identified with the professional game.
The body ratified a rule that any
official who either plays or officiates
In a professional foot ball game be
kept off the list of officials eligible
to conduct Ohio conference games.
The motion was made by Boyd
Chambers of the University of Gin
cinnati, who later was elected presi-
dent of the Athletic Directors Or
ganization.
Evening star., 1923-12-11

carry through the Panama canal,
but records show that even IS
there is a Culebra cut, so there
was a Culebra nine during the
cutting by the Americans.
There would be vast humor in a
book written by one of our sport
ing editors who would go the
world 'round-to Australia, to
Burmah, TO South Africa-fresh
from our world series and de-
scribe base ball as she is played.e
A base ball league of nations
would be a go.
Tomorrow: 'The Evolution of the
Bat
Evening star., 1923-12-11

attendance records, use OF base
palIs, home runs and pitching meth
ods were before the National League.
President Heydler said that the past
year oroke all attendance records for
the National League, and also broke
records for the number OF base balls
used. 1t took 1868 dozen to supply
the teams. he advised. Oficials
agreed that number would have TO
come down.
The league decided that the pitchers
VIII have to get along. as last season,
without the use of rosin or other
foreign substances. An attempt TO
remove that restriction was unsuc-
cessful. There also was discussion
or q proposal by President Baker or
Philadelphia to prevent home runs
from balls that bound into the bleach
ers. Action was deferred while Pres
ioent Heydler attempts to make a
ruling covering fields where disputes
on that question arise.
Old League Plans Jubilee.
A committee was named by the Nay
tional League to see that tho 1895
season is properly conducted as ths
fiftieth anniversary OF the organiza-
ton. The meeting also passed a reso-
luton deploring the death of William
Donovan, who was killed in the wreck
or the Twentieth Century Limited
Sunday.
The Southern Association elected
John D. Martin president, secretary
and treasurer at salary of $4,000 q
year.
A schedule Of 1853 games was voted
by the International League. with the
season in 1924 opening April 16. 1t
was reported that Buck HerZog,
former National League player. was
the Newark Club.
The International and Pacific Coast
leagues and the American Association
reached an agreement relating to the
draft, which, If accepted. would es-
tablish plan under which the class
AA leagues would accept major
league players, and only those not re-
called on option would be subject to
the draft for the sum of $4,000.
Under the plan If the player drafted
did not come up to expectations he
would be offered back to the club
from which he came for $4,000. Play
ers without previous major league ex-
perience would not be subject TO the
draft.
A committee of three from each
league was named to consider the
plan.
George SisIer and Babe Ruth were
voted awards for their distinguished
playing in 1922 and 1929, but the ma
ture of the awards was left to Pres!-
dent Johnson's decision.
While rumors Of important trades
ran into the hundreds only two actual
deals were announced. They involved
Max Bishop, star second baseman OF
the Baltimore Orioles, who was pur-
chased by Connie Mack of the Ath-
Ietics for a reported $4,000 and some
players, and the purchase by Buffalo
of Dewey Hill, catcher with Toronto
Joe Boley. shortstop of the Balti-
more club. was offered for sale for
100000, but there was little response
The various leagues met again to-
day to take up their business where
1t left off last night.
The national board OF arbitration,
considering the Pacific Coast League
case, involving claims by William G.
Mccarthy. deposed president, and
Harry A. Williams, incumbent, ad.
journed at $3.50 o'clock this morning,
after a continuous session of nearly
fourteen hours, without making any
statement. The board will resume
consideration of the case at pm.
Evening star., 1923-12-11
JOE BISHOP OF ORIOLES
is SOLD TO ATHLETICS

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. December 11.-Connie
Mack, manager of the Philadelphia
Athletics. has announced the transfer
to his club of Joe Bishop. star second
baseman of the Baltimore Interna-
tionals. Several players will be given
to Baltimore in trade, besides some
cash, 1t Is understood, but the exact
terms were not given out.
Evening star., 1923-12-11
COURT ACTION MENACES
LUQUE'S LIFE CONTRACT

HAVANA, Cuba, December IL
Adolfo Luque, pitcher of the Cincin-
natl Nationals, is being sued for di-
Eorce by his wife, Sonora Eugenia
Valdes Luque, according to Heraldo
de Cuba, which publishes court no.
tice saying the first proceedings have
been filed. The couple have an eight
year-old daughter, Olga Luque.
The Cuban twirler, who led all
major league moundsmen last season,
Is managing the Havana base ball
team in the Cuban National League
this winter. No cause for the divorce
proceedings was given.
Evening star., 1923-12-11
Inside Golf
CHESTER HORTON

Maker OF 81 Gof Champions. Colts most
successful teacher,'' says Chick" Evans.
The center OF the putting stroke
f. the same as the swing center
I'm the full drfve-the head.
The golfer must always keep
that fact I'm mind when he steps
upon the putting green, since the
movement of the head. while put
ting, is as fatal as moving II dur
ing tie long shots through the
fnfrgTeen- Look mt the diagram
in the sketch. As you putt center
your mind on hitting the ball In a
precise spot and in keeping the
blade at right angle clear through
to the end of the stroke. Let that
be your whole concern, and while
you are thus observing the action
Of the putter and keeping the
blade in line, the chances are that
you will hear the ball plop into
the cup.
Copyright, John r. DilIe Coy
Evening star., 1923-12-11
GEORGIA TECH 1924 GRID
TEAM SHOULD BE STRONG
BY LAWRENCE PERRY.

TT quality Techs freshman this
of stronger outfit 1924 than the golden
jerseys The Tornado blew mildly this
in
tory prominent foot ball playing colleges from time time
represented ball the SOUTH Teh
Auburn retained her place the
Evening star., 1923-12-11

of prices and the sales of tickets.
The agreement is interpreted TO
mean that the Navy and Washington
virtually are renting the Rose bowl
from the Tournament of Roses COM
mittee during the annual winter fes-
tival in Pasadena
Evening star., 1923-12-11
NEW ORLEANS KEEPS YANKs

BY the Associated Press
CHICAGO. December 1.-THE New
York Yankees tday closed a deal
with the New Orleans club of the
Southern Association to train at New
Orleans next spring.
Evening star., 1923-12-11
TIP FOR FISHERMEN.

HARPERS FERRY, w. Va, Decem-
ber 1.-THE Potomac river was mud
dy and the Shenandoah was slightly
cloudy this morning.
Evening star., 1923-12-11

PITTSBURGH, Pa, December IL
Noble L. Frank of Harrisburg, a line
man, has been elected captain of the
1924 University of Pittsburgh foot
ball team.
Evening star., 1923-12-11

PHILADELPHIA, December IL
The state athletic commission has
announced that mixed boxing bouts
would not be sanctioned in Pennsy1-
Yani&
Evening star., 1923-12-11

Commercials of the Washington
Ladies' League, won all three games
from Var Department, Miss Beattie
of the losers, getting the high game
and set. The Comforter Club took
Evening star., 1923-12-11
COLONIAL BOWLERS
OVERCOME ICEMEN

Colonials OF the District Duckpin
League stepped on the King Pin al
leys last night and took two OF three
from Terminal Ice, something of
surprise to the friends Of the latter.
Charley Benson, Colonial anchor man.
complained Of not feeling well before
the game started, then bowled a set
of 342. Johnny Welsh and Harville
backed him up in great style.
Sweeps were not rolled in many
leagues last night, a majority Of the
matches being close and interesting.
In the Neighborhood League, Patent,
No. 2. took three games from the
Yeegs quint. winning the initial
round by two pins.
There was good bowling aplenty in
the Shipping Board League. but Sup
sweep the boards, the Secretary out
fit being the victims. A nice 1873 by
Langley of the winners helped win
the first game. Contract rolled 625.
494 and 526, but could only win two
of three from Centralized Accounts.
Reconciliation also got big games, but
Legal Claims managed to put one
game to it's credit
In the Terminal Y League, Black
and White won all three games from
Station NJ. While the scores were
small, they were close enough to
make every round interesting TO the
final box.
Eagles of the Athletic Club League
put over three games Of unusual fig
ures, 556, 534 and 557. crushing the
Linworth team. Manley of the vic
tors shot a 382 for the best set Of the
evening.
Epworth of the East Washington
Church League, pulled the sweep act
on the Ninth Street quint, Hawley''s
119 being the best game of the match.
Lincoln National Bank shot three
splendid games In the Bankers
League and rode rough-shod over the
Riggs, No. 2, team. Weaver of the
victims had the top game, 129.
In the Masonic League Hope trav-
eled at express gait and smothered
Potomac under scores of SIT, 535 and
513. Forney's set of s51 tops the list.
With a handicap of seven pins, st.
Johns could win only two OF three
from La Fayette. putting over scores
Of 535, STA and 524 to do that. A set
of 36s by Anchornan Bobb was the
best.
Commercials of the Washington
Ladies' League, won all three games
from War Department, Miss Beattie
of the losers, getting the high game
and set The Comforter Club took
three from Post Office Department.
Evening star., 1923-12-11

Lincoln National Bank shot three
splendid games In the Bankers
League and rode rough-shod over the
Riggs, No. 2. team. Weaver of the
victims had the top game, 129.
Evening star., 1923-12-11

Epworth of the East Washington
Church League, pulled the sweep act
on the Ninth Street quint, Hawley' S
11e being the best game of the match,
Evening star., 1923-12-11

Eagles of the Athletic Club League
put over three games of unusual fig
ures, 556, 534 and EST. crushing the
Linworth team. Manley of the vic
tors shot a 3S2 for the best set of the
evening.
Evening star., 1923-12-11

In the Terminal Y League, Black
and White won all three games from
Station NJ. While the scores were
small, they were close enough to
make every round interesting TO the
Anal box
Milford chronicle., 1923-09-21
MILFORD EMERGENCY HOSPITAL

Mrs. Walter Brittingham, of Laurel,
who underwent an operation on Mon
day, September 18th, is doing as nice
ly as can be expected.
Mrs. J. Roland Davis and babies, of
Milford, expect to return to their
home this week.
Gladys Harrington, of Laurel, who
was operated upon on Tuesday, Sep
tember 18th, is resting comfortably.
Mrs. John A. Truitt, of Milford, is
getting along nicely and hopes to re-
turn home soon.
Mrs. William H. Willin, of Bridge
vile, who underwent an operation, on
Wednesday, September 18th, is doing
as nicely as can be expected.
The following patients have return
ed to their homes: Mrs. Eugene G..
Wonder and son, of Wyoming; Mrs.
Harry Truitt, of Pittsville, Md; Mrs.
Paul MacVigh, of Milford; Mrs. Geo.
Wicher, of Bridgeville; Squire Fred
erick Hopkins, of Frederick; Homer
James, of Laurel, and little Darrell
of Selbyville.
Do not forget the bakes at the
Pierce Hardware Company on Thurs
days from 10 to 12 a. M, held by the
Ladies Auxiliary, of the Milford Emer-
gency Hospital,
Milford chronicle., 1923-09-21
POPULAR JEWELER
MARRIED YESTERDAY

Miss Salomae Hurysh, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hurysh, of,
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and Mich
olas M. Stokes, one of Milford's pop
ular jewelers., were married last ev-
ening, Thursday, September 21st, at
seven o'clock at the Methodist Epis-
cOpal parsonage. Rev. Disston W. ia
cobs was the officiating clergyman.
Only a few intimate friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. Stokes were present to witness
the ceremony, which was very simple
and without any undo ceremony. I'M
following the ceremony, the
bride and groom left in an automobile
to take a train for Norfolk, Virginia,
from which city they expect to go to
Plans had been made to
take a steamer for a sea trip to Bos-
ton, Massachusetts.
Mr.. Stokes is well-known to the
set in all parts of Kent and
Sussex counties, and has a large num-
Der of friends. Mrs. Stokes came to
Milford about a year ago and has
been one of the corps Of nurses at the
Milford Emergency Hospital.
Following their wedding trip, they
will reside in the Windsor Apartments
IN South Walnut street. Their apart
nent has been furnished and is ready
or occupancy when they return.