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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
GIVEN
AID BY NEW
BALL RULE
Fewer Glossy Covers caIcu-
lated to Increase Curve
Pitching.
lTTERGATioaAE NEWS RFeI

It. is the anticipation that some.
thing unexpected will happen that
makes each new baseball season in
teresting to the fan. There is al.
ways the possibility of some un.
known star breaking into proml-
nence, and there is always chance
that some club will come forth to
upset the dope. Sometimes the un.
expected happens and often it
doesn't, but the fan always enter
tains himself with unknown posi-.
hilities.
II it were not for the fact that
the fan is always looking for some-
thing out of the ordinary to happen
one baseball season would be much
like another. The season which
opened yesterday promises to bring
forth higher standard of pitching,
a department of the game which
has been at the mercy of a lively
ball and heavy hitting for the past
few seasons.
The umpire has been delegated to
tighten the pitchers heavy burden,
The umpires in both leagues have
been instructed to curtail the number
of new basebalis which the pitchers
have been forced to use. 1t has been
the custom to throw in a new ball
SO frequently that the pitcher was
constantly forced to use a brand-new
ball, the smooth slippery cover giving
him no opportunity to get tho
proper purchase on the sphere.
The baseball this season will not
be thrown out Of play simply be.
cause the covers are soiled Or
slightly roughened. Only those
which become too dark or nicked
by contact with the concrete stands
will be eliminated The pitchers
should benefit, because they will
not be constantly trying to curve a
ball with a glossy cover.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
.SQU|RRELPART
!. DRAWSPUB[|C
APPLAUSE
Novel Stunts in Skillet" Finn
Parade PIeases Gang at
Ball Park.

Skillet" Finn, Esq, was today
the recipient from all quarters of
the city of many expressions Of ap-
probation following his squirrel
parade" at the opening baseball
game between the Griffmen and
Athletics.
Baseball men, business men, pro-
fessional men and the public in
general took occasion to write and
telephone their congratulations for
the circus novelty which Skillet"
and his gang staged just before
yesterdays game got under way.
The officials of the Washington
ball club were also applauded by
many for cooperating with "Skil-
et'' and The Washington Times
in staging this curious festival at
a moment when many in the
stands were finding the time tedi.
Gus ere the opening of the game.
In line with Skillet We're 320
ticket winners in his limerick con.
test conducted through the month
of March and part of April. The
Times-Herald newsboys' hand lei
by Prof. l.. 2. Phillips, provided
the music and an especially collect
ed corps of dancing girls, wee
acrobats and comic character ar
fists furnished the many, many
features. This section of "Skillet's"
pageant was under the direction of
A. A. Gerish of The Washington
Times circulation department.
Nick Altrock, comedian and
coach of the Griffmen stood in awe
as The Times merrymakers passed
in review, and declared it was the
most sensational baseball opening
he had ever witnessed. Walter
johnson declared in his dressing
room after closing out the Ath-
letics, to 0, that Skillet" and his
wierd processiOners put him in a
wonderful mood to go into the box
and make the day complete
Washington celebration in every
respect.
Professional theatrical and amuse-
ment men among the spectators
were loud in their praise Of the
precision with which the Skillet"
Finn, Esq, stunts were executed,
and declared that he did not see
why other newspapers in other
cities do not entertain the opening
day crowds in the same way.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
BIDDING IS ARDENT FOR
SERVICES OF CARPENTER

NEW YORK, April 16.--Competi.
ton for the services of Georges
Carpenter was increased today by
the announcement of Lew Ray.
mond, matchmaker for the Queens
borro stadium, that he will seek a
bout between the Frnechman and
Mike McTigue, worlds light heavy.
weight champion. -.
Billy Gibson, who claims that he
has Carpenter signed to meet Gene
Tunney on June 20, has threatened
to take out an injunction to prevent
Floyd Fitzsimmons, Michigan City
promoter, from staging Car.
pentier-Gibbons match on May 81.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
UMP |RE...EVANS
WILL UNRAVE[
PROBLEMS

Billy Evanr. the umpire. win be
the main attraction at an open
baseball rules Interpretation meet.
ing, to be held next Friday night
in the Interior Department audi.
torium, under the direction of the
Washington Umpires' Association.
Evans will give a short address
on baseball, and then will answer
questions and endeavor to unraveI
any baseball problems presented,
The managers. coaches and players
Of college, high school, prep school
league and independent teams are
invited to attend.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
Griff1nen Make Debut
in New York When
Nav Arrives

Many Washington fans Wis
iting New York have asked
when they may see the Griff-
men at the Yankee stadium.
Bucky Harris and his 1924 ag-
gregation will make their debut
in the metropolis on May l,
opening a series of three games.
By that time the Washington
team should be moving along
smoothly, with the hitters hit
ting, the fielders fielding and
the pitchers pitching.
While in New York this sea-
son the Griffs will live at the
Concourse Plaza, a new hotel
out behind the Yanks, center
field fence.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
HARVARD NEXT
APPEARS At
HILLTOP f.

Having knocked off Catholic Uni
versity 13 to in ten innings. Har
ward now turns its attention to the
crack team representing George
town, which will be encountered
tomorrow on the hilltop. 1t will be
a major college attraction. George
town is defending it's title as cham.
pion of the college diamond.
Harvard's sluggers lit upon May
in the tenth. He had pitched good
BALI up to this point after having
relieved Devine in the fourth.
1t was a rather sloppy contest,
marked by long hits and poor field.
ing at times. Breslin's single, Null
ville's triple and Denault's single
got Catholic University two runs
and tied the score in the eighth.
Hammond, Of Harvard, and Bres-
lin, Of Brookland, each hit a homer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
1MOGRIDCE IS SCHEDULED
TO FACE RONLMEL
4: IN SECOND GAME
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

George Mogridge the SLIM smiling souhpaw, Ed Rommel
chief stock in trade nuce ball and ice water calm the
Clark Griffith Stadium The Macken have not vet won
game this while the Gff have lose All this
achanged by nghtfa Mas
ia usually difficult lad for the Griffs to upset.
u, Mogridge action Muddy Ruel will 70 behind
frank Buggy has been officially appointed ROmmel catcher fol
this campaign.
There 1881 paying customers hand for the opener
and every one them enjoyed Walter hnsons 1O4h shuout r
Griffmen coping,
famed eight visitors Increasing his grand 366
lngs Joined the Washington club
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
RAY JOYCE WILL HAVE
ANOTHER CHANCE HERE

Ray Joyce, drafted by the Griff.
men from New Haven last year,
has earned another chance with the
Washington club.
Recently he was sent to Min.
,neapolis, but there is a rule against
sending drafted player to a non.
draft league. Judge Lands called
President Griffith's attention to the
rule and notified the Minneapolis
club to return Joyce to Washing.
ton.
Manager Kelly, of the Millers,
however, has wired Bucky Harris
to take another look at the young.
ster, saying he looked good with
Minneapolis, so Joyce will face the
Griff hitters before taking another
Journey.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
GEORGE SlSLER LEADS
HIS TEAM TO VICTORY

George Sisler, the well-known in
valid, found his impaired health of
such a handicap that all he could
do was to lead his Browns to a
7-to-3 victory over the White Sox
in his debut as manager. The man.
ager playing his first game since
1922 handled fifteen chances at iii st
base, drove N the first run In ne
opening, inning, ad later the run
that broke the tie In the fifth
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16

PAoSy a. OSAAASANS AZ
played by red
checked German
frauliens. T h / s
game is a cross
between baseball
and volley ball.
Six play ef s
compose a team,
a large-sized vol
ley ball is used,
and the player
about due for
her ''raps'' uses
her strong right
arm instead OF
Babe r u t h 8
favorite weapon.
This game sup
planted tennis on
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16

In addition to winning, which
J was pleasant enough, the Griffmen
succeeded in driving from the box
fttheir most inveterate jinx, Bryan
Harris, the tall Texan twirler.
Seldom is this achieved and there
was more than ordinary joy in the
Washington clubhouse after the
game.
80 It was fine day and a fine
crowd, ranging all the way from
the dark-hued peanut boys to the
Secretary of the Navy Wilbur, as
asisted by President Griffith, raised
aOld Glory to the breeze in center
field just before the game and
then President Coolidge, displaying
considerable stuff, tossed in the first
ball.
Walter johnson, probably because
he intends quitting baseball next
October, stuck up his bare fin and
fclamped that new pill. He had it
autographed and 1t will have a rest
ling place in the johnson archives
as a memento Of his glorious days
IN the big leagues.
That johnson is due for a good
season was apparent to all. As
Hos soon as the veteran swung into
,rr6 action he was as deadly danger
nj GUS as ever. He famed eight of
ria the Mackmen, walked two and
ra permitted four scattered hits, two
OF which were decidedly scratchy.
~ There was nothing wrong with
Isq6W Walter,
~ In the opening frame Sammy
Hale belted a single to center and
!" reached third when Joe Hauser
" waited a single to left with two
gone. Simmons rolled to Peck and
.! that furry was done.
20 For the next five innings not a
taMackmen bingled. Indeed, Hale
20 was the only one to reach first
ncbase, getting pass in the sixth,
't'@ In the seventh Simmons scratched
q single with a slow roller to Judge,
|, only to be quickly doubled up when
Miller whitfield, Muddy Ruel snap.
7ttflash.
In the ninth Max Bishop, former
international League star, scratched
he9 single off Johnson's glove. There
ffyou have the sum total Of the
HeNngles off the veteran hurler. Hale
ia1orced Bishop and Strand watched
" 1he third one cross the plate before
:" Mauser walker. johnson put on
steam and closed the game by
tanning Simmons.
50 Bryan Harris opened as though
70 TO hang up . victory, but he was
IL bumped for q couple of bingIes
liz for q couple of runs i'm the second
g, Inning and vanished from the
.r4 fray. Curly Ogden followed for
three innings. Roy Meeker work.
ed the next two frames and
Baumgartner hurled the last.
1t was not a good day for the
Philadelphians.
,asn Goose Goslin drove a liner over
Bishops head in the second inning
and Fisher drew a pass, Both
moved up when Doc Prothro laid
y down a neat sacrifice in the front
yard. Peck's best was a pop fly
to Galloway, but little Muddy Ruel,
q tough 'un in a pinch, walloped a
single to center and over came
Goslin and Fisher.
- Two were down in the third when
Ogden passed Rice, who stole sec
ond right merrily. Goslin's safe
smash to right scored Rice.
Joe Judge opened the fifth with
, a. triple to left, scoring on Rice's
single to center. Rice promptly
;, swiped second and Fisher drew an
other pass, but both were left on
Prothro's pop to Joe Hauser. The
GriffS were done scoring.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
ALTROCK ATTRACTED BY
COOLIDCE'S CURVE
RY NICK ALTROCK.

After looking at President Coolidge throw the
opening game here Manager Connie Mack Of the Athletics asked
for waivers him You couldn't hit Cooldgs delivery
with the Washington Monument
broke before left his hand and thought
body skull too unless would be the umpr and ball is hard
enough for that.
onehaf of land this glorious the
CLUBS mad to watch out unless they wanted get moved down
hiskers beneath when
with their formal After yesterday Congress
legslate
dice instead Of baseballs We 4 to 0.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
He Boosts MAYS.

Miller Higgins, strange to say
boosts Carl Mays, predicting at leas;
twenty victories for him as a Nom
Der of the Cincinnati club. Higgins
kept Mays on the bench for the past
two years in New York.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
BASEBALL GETS
WELCOME IN
ALL CITIES
Eight Major League Towns
Make Abnormal Attend
ance Records.

Despite the cold weather that
greeted the opening of the season
in eight major league cities. Old
King Baseball got a warm welcome
from the fans.
In all the cities the attendance
was better than normal for opening
day, and at several of the parks
new attendance records were set.
The crowd Of $4,000 at the Polo
Grounds, where the Giants cele-
brated the opening of the season
with the Robins. set a high water
mark for a National League open.
ing, not only In New York, but in
any other city on the circuit.
The only mark to surpass 1t was
the crowd Of $1,000 at the formal
opening Of the Yankee stadium last
year. The attendance in the va
riOus- cities at yesterdays games
was approximately as follows:
7 National LeAgue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
CENTRAL AND BUSINESS
CLASH IN SCHOOL GAME

Central champions OF 1898, will
start It's campaign for another title
in. a game with Business today in
the Central stadium, starting at 1915
p. m. The .Stenographers are rated
as easy pickings for Central.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
F I'VE HUNDRED
GIRLS PLAY
SCHLAG
German Game Makes Decided
Hit on Fairgrounds
Here.
BY JACK" MARTIN.

More than 500 public school girls
are participating in the Schlag
tournament on the Fairgrounds.
Possibly you are wondering what
Schlag is. Before it's adoption
seven years ago by the Washington
Fairgrounds. 1t was originated and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
Bush Team Favorite.

DOME Bush's Indianapolis team
ranks a favorite to win the flag in
the American Association. Six major
league teams were defeated during
the training season, one being
managed by Bush in 1928.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
Marsans a MANAGER.

Armando Marsans, the Cuban out
fielder Of other days, will manage
the Elmira club. in the New York
pennsylvania Leaguel He, was
coach OF the Giants baserunners
this spring at Sarasota, Fla,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
Liberty Wants Came.

Pop Kremb, phone Columbia
4l6b.R, Is trying to book a game
ror his Liberty team for tomorrow
az p: m. ,Challengers should
phone him after s D. m.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16

What the Giants did against
Brooklyn doesn't interest me much.
I'd like for the Yanks to meet
and beat them again in the world
series, but as a matter OF fact 1t
doesn't make much difference which
team we meet.
What Cleveland and Detroit and
the Browns, ON the other hand, do
interest me a lot, because they're
the teams we've got to watch and
beat in. the American League. The
Athletics, Red Sox, Griffmen and
White Sox may bother us some,
but / don't figure them to be a
real nuisance.
It's the same way in the Ma
tiOnal League. The Giants are
naturally interested in the Reds
md Pirates. The other teams are
just in there doing the best they
can, and hoping that is good
enough to land them i'm the first
division and may be win the
pennant.
But most everybody expects the
Giants to win, and today all of US
set down to business.
One ball game doesn't make a
season, but the first game every
year generally brings out the class
in a team. We turned loose Bob
Shawkey against the Red Sox and
they showed us Howard Ehmke. 1t
may be "a long time before, such
pitching comes along I'M another
game. FL.
Between innings the dope drifted
into the bench about fhe other
games. We found a little time to
CAB about them. Ball players al
ways do that, even on opening days.
I was surprised that George Uhle
didn't start forCleveland, ana that
Eddie ,Rommeh and Red Faber
didn't start for Cleveland, and that
White Sox. In the Natioanl League
it was pretty much the same way
Luque didn't pitch for the reds,
though the Phillies and Dodgers
started their best men. l haven't
got the details yet as to what Cv
or Ken Williams did in the home.
run business.
Personally, was mighty glad
i got q single OFT Enmke. That
old boy had plenty ON that apple
yesterday, and if he doesn't come
close to leading the league even
with the Red SOx, I'll be plenty
surprised. ..s
4 'yr u - ss.s>
Incidentally. the Red Sox. instead
of looking like misfit outfit looked
mighty good. From their showing
yesterday l figure they'll do a lot
better than they did last year.
There never was a team to my
knowledge that went through so
many changes in one white: and
today those changes seemed to be
all for the best.
I have an idea they'll come close
to busting into the first division
this season.
Copyright. 1924, by The Christy
Walsh Syndicate.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
YANKEES WIN FIRST
..TICKLESIB AMBINO
By BABE RUTH.

BOSTON April 16We the panic and along
the other teams the Yankees their opening
haven't received the details
the big leagues but don't believe any can be more
pleasing than the -
For eight innings Howard Ehmke held sreess them
the ninth, - -
That's the to win ball pennants the
1anks that kind Of ball club think
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
Potomac A. c. Meets.

The Potomac A. c. will meet to-
night at. 1000 Thirteenth street
southeast at 8 o'clock. All players
and candidates are asked to report
to Manager Chesildine.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
Petworth Booked.

The crack Petworth team will
meet Eastern High tomorrow after.
noon in q game ON the Rosedale
playground.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
Holman is Out,

Fred Hofmann, second-string
catcher with the Yankees. IL out Of
Che game with a split finger.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16
Easterns on Top.

The new Eastern A. A. un.
limited team opened with a victory
over the Navy Yard Marines,
(! IL to Z.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16

Personally, / was mighty glad
/ got a single off EllInIxe. That
old boy had plenty ON that apple
yesterday, and if he doesn't come
close to leading the league even
with the Red SOx, I'll be plenty
surprised, 49,.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-04-16

That johnson is due for a good
season was apparent to all. AS
az soon as the veteran swung into
r action he was as deadly danger
! Gus as ever. He famed eight of
= the Mackmen, walked two and
- permitted four scattered hits, two
Of which were decidedly scratchy.
4 There was nothing wrong with
= Walter,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-02
METHODISTS WILL HONOR
BISHOP IN OCTOBER

WASHINGTON, Oct. /. "a. ~
"A bronze statue of Bisnop trarcl"
Asbury, pioneer Methodist in Tbs
country. will be erected here with
appropriate ceremonies Oct. 10. AL
gustus Lukeman, of Now York. is
the sculptor. Representatives OF
various Methodist churches over the
world have been invited, and re-
ception will be rendered them on the
eve of the unwilling.
The statue, which is to cost some
$4,000, has been cast in bronze
and will portray the militant bishop
seated on a horse, with saddle bags
containing books and articles Of
clothing, as he travelled in the flesh
from the coast to the western edge
of the wilderness preaching the
gospel.
Francis Asbury came from Eng
land to America in It'll, by ap-
pointment of John Wesley, to dc
missionary work.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-02
Plains Methodist
Circuit

The Plains Epworth League social
which was rained out last Friday
night, Will be held at a later date, it
has been announced.
The congregation at Plains last
Sunday morning was fine consider
ing the inclemency of the weather.
The evening congregation was small
Attentions is called to the fact
that many who made pledges on the
superannuate endowment fund in
the spring made them to fall due
on October the first and all to fall
due this fall. The treasurers to
whom payment should be made are
as follows; Plains, Prot. E. j..
Bridges; Concord, Lasco Harvey
Rylander, Mrs. Oscar McLendon;
New Point, U. L. Couch. Prompt
payment is greatly desired.
Next Sunday is preaching day at
Rylander. The services will be held
as follows: Saturday and Sunday at
11o'clock and Sunday night at 7
o'clock, with Sunday school at 10
o'clock Sunday morning. AS there
will be only one more appointment
there after this before the annual
conference the membership of the
church is urged to be present at al
the above named services. Do not
forget the Saturday services.
The last quarterly meeting for the
year will beheld at Plains church
on the second Sunday in October
and Saturday before. The usual
order will be observed, with dinner
on the grounds on Saturday ana
preaching by the presiding elder
DIR. w. C. Lovett on both Saturday
and Sunday at II o'clock and Sun
day night at 7:15 O'Clock. The con
ference will be held on Saturday aft
ernoon. This is one of the most inn
portant conferences of the year and
every official of the charge is urged
to be present. Stewards, Sunday
school superintendent and other Of
ficers for the next year will be elect
ed at this time. as well as other mat
ters of Importance attended TO.
The public generally is most cordial
ly invited to be present both days.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-10-02
Drugs Excite
the Kidneys,
Drink Water
Take Salts at First Sign of
Bladder Irritation or
Backache

The American men and women must
guard constantly against kidney trouble
because we often eat too much rich food.
Our blood is filled with acids which the
kidneys strive to filter out; they weaken
from oVerwork, become sluggish, the
elimipative tissues clog and the result
is kidney trouble, bladder weakness and
a general decline in health.
When your kidneys feel like Jumps
of lead; your back hurts or the urine
is cloudy, full of sediment, or you are
obliged to seek relief two or three times
during the night; if you suffer with sick
headache, or dizzy, nervous spells, acid
stomach, or if you have rheumatism
when the weather is bad, begin drink
ing lots of good soft water and get from
your pharmacist about four ounces of
lad Salts. Take a tablespoonful in a
glass of water before breakfast for a
few days and your kidneys may then
act fine.
This famous salts is made from the
acid of grapes and lemon juice, COM
bined with lithia, and has been used for
years to help flush and stimulate clogged
kidneys, to neutralize the acids in the
system so they no longer are a source
Of irritation, thus often relieving blad-
der disorders.
Jad Salts is inexpensive; can not IN
iure, makes a delightful effevescent
Whitewater drink and belongs in every
home, because nobody can make a mis-
take BY having a good kidney flushing
any time. By all means have your ply
lsician examine your@ kidneys at least
twice year.