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The Washington times., 1924-01-12

higher UP in the standing table In
the ides Of October.
In the coming spring the boys
arc going to get ON tho job or
Cobb will know the reason why
and tell the delinquentS where
they get off at.
Every Tiger will be instructed to
be In Augusta by March /. Those
who are not there at that time will
hear a bit of the Ty Cobb CONVEX
sation. Incidentally Ty can talk a
lot in a few words. The boys who
are not on the, job when March is
ushered in will know that they
made a mistake.
Frank Navin, president Of the
club, Is in New York. He will be
back in a few days. Immediately
upon his return instructions will be
sent to the various players to re-
port in Augusta on March 1.
In other years the boys got in
any time they saw fit. Often some
OF the men who needed the training
most reached camp many days late.
This year it will be different. The
players who do not report in time
may find themselves out Of a job.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
"DEMoN" THOMPSON AND
SKILLET ARE HoN0RED

Denman Thompson was reelected
Washington representative Of the
local chapter Of the Baseball Writer'S
Association at tho annual meeting
yesterday, and the chapter went on
record as favoring Kirk Miller,
known as Skillet Finn, jr., to be
guest Of the association in 1925, pro-
vided he be taken to Patagonia on a
one-way ticket. This year four base
ball writers will go to the winter car
nival in Montreal. Washington will
not be eligible to send man until
1925.
Demon" Thompson will confer
with the Washington Baseball Club
seeking to have ice water on each
end Of the press box during the com.
ing season with suitable cups, not
cup.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
MORE ABOUT SUPERSTITION
RING

We ran into Mr.. J. j. Corbett'
the other day and asked him
about the story. "Ha! ha! ha!
isn't that rich?" he piped. "Why,
I never heard Of the story be-
fore. Coffroth may have cut that
entrance for some other fighter,
but not for me. He might have
cut it for Wyatt carp, the ref
cree, who gave the fight to Shar-
key over Fitzsimmons. Say,
that's a hot one. I was never
superstitious in my life. Why,
on my way to New Orleans to
fight Sullivan, 1 stopped over at
Charlotte, N. c., with Billy Brady
and Mike Donovan. This will
prove to you that I'm not super
stitious. I had a room while
Donovan and Brady were up the
hall some doors away. About 8
o'clock in the morning Brady
knocked at my door and was so
excited he almost tainted.
"Jim! JimW he yelled. "Get
out Of that room, it's number
thirteen. Get up, hurry up, that's
the worst luck in the world"
Go back to bed, Bill I yelled.
az didn't even get out Of bed.
wouldn't change rooms If this
one was full Of black cats to
bootl
81 wasn't a bit worried and
never thought Of the thing again,
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
BERNSTEIN-MANDELL,
DECISION Is TOSS-UP

NEW YORK. Jan. 12.-Honest
difference Of opinion, the preroga-
tive of all boxing fans, was the
reaction today as the result Of the
draw decision given at the end OF
the Bernstein Mandell bout at Madi-
son Square Garden last night. The
men stepped fifteen fast rounds and
a referee and two judges decided
that the bout had ended in a dead
heat. Immediately a claInor arose
from the second guessers, author
tiles Of all kinds disagreeing az to
the merits of the principals.
The concensus Of opinion indicat-
ed that Bernstein deserved the ver-
dict because Of his superior aggres-
siveness and mitigating, but there
was almost as many witnesses Of
the bout who believed that Mandell
had earned the verdict by cleaner
hitting and boxing.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
JOE TURNER WILL FACE
JOHNNY MEYERS ON MAT

CHICAGO, Jan. 12.-Johnny Mey-
ers, worlds middleweight wrestling
champion, has put his signature to
a contract to defend his title against
Joe Turner Of Washington, D. c., in
the windup Of doc" Krone'S mat
show at the Ashland Auditorium
Monday night. Meyers at first re-
fused to accept the match, as he Is
much in need Of a rest from train
ing.
Chris Jordon was originally
matched with Meyers, but an in.
jured knee prevents his appearing.
three or four weeks. Waino Ketonen,
the Eastern Finn, will probably be
matched with the winner of the
Turner Meyers contest at a later
date.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
PALACE LAUNDRY FIVE
TRIMS HENDLER CUNT

But one.point margin separated
the Palace Laundry basketeers and
the Hendler 'Ice Cream Company,
of Baltimore, at the conclusion of
their engagement in the Coliseum,
last night. The final count was 20
to % in favor Of the Washington
team.
At half.time the visitors were
leading 1913, but in the final
quarter the Palace five found
themselves and forged ahead. In
the last few minutes of play the
Hendlers resorted to pot shots in
n effort to stave off defeat.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
BRooKLANDERS DOWN
WASHINGTON COLLEGE

Coach Fred Rice's Catholic uni.
versity basketball five added another
triumph to their string when they
handed a 27-to-1S lacing to the fast
Washington College Quint from
Chestertown, Pa.
The game was just one thrill after
another, Jimmy Breslin and Joe
Lawler assuming the leading roles.
Lawler led both teams in point scor.
ing, with four baskets from the field
The contest was one Of the fastest
seen In local collegiate ranko this
season. I-
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
GALLAUDET TACKLES
FORT HUMPHREY FIVE

Gallaudet's court team win play
it's second game Of the season to-
night when they entertain the
quint from Fort Humphreys at
Kendall Greene.
Coach Hughes has been sending
the Gallaudet squad through hard
practice sessions for the past week
and reports have the Kendall
Green team at the top Of It's form.
Capt. Boatwright and Riddle
will be seen az forward, Pucci at
center and Davis and Bradley at
guards.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
Horseshoe Pitchers
Join Athletic
-
Union ,

The A. A. U. Is making q
few gains despite the OPPOSE
ton. The Horseshoe Pitchers
Association has Joined the union
and the National Federation,
the amateur baseball body, may
also decide to join the A. A. u.
ranks at the meeting here this
month. The federation will
join either the A. A. U. or the
new National Amateur Athletic
Federation Of America, say the
baseball leaders. And the dope
points to the A. A. u.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
GEORGETOWN TO MEET
, ST. JOSEPHS TONIGHT

Georgetown University's basket
ball team will make its initial APP
pearance Of the season tonight when
they meet the fast st. Joseph team,
of Philadelphia, In Ryan gym.
Georgetown frosh and GonZaga win
be the preliminary feature.
While Coach O'Reilly has an.
nounced the five which viii start
the probabilities are that Sweeny
and McNaney will be found at for
ward, O'Keefe at center and Cap
tain Carney and Grogan at guard.
The preliminary game will start
at 1850 ana the big attraction Inn
after it, conclusion.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
FOUR-CORNERED
DEAL|NVOLvES
MEANWHILE
Giants to Get Eppa Rixey, IL
the Latest Rumor Around
New York.

NEW YORK. Jan. 12.-According
to local baseball gossip, two deals
Of paramount importance were
pending between major league clubs
today. It was said the Giants were
to obtain Eppa Rixey, star left
handler Of the Cincinnati staff. for
Outfielder Billy Southworth and the
Pittsburgh Pirates were to pass
Rabbit Meanwhile on to Philadel-
phia for Pitcher Jimmy Ring.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12


Fasteners Barred In Los Angeles.
TEAR TAD:
ID Here's something that
- might interest you. The
fighters out here got together
and formed an organization much
after the fashion of a union,
stating that they will refuse to
fight when Eastern boys are on
the card. That means Eastern
boys are barred. Then the pro-
moters in Los Angeles, headed
by this big bird Kennedy, who
plays parts in Mack Sennett's
movies, came up here and held
a consultation with the local pro-
moters. After the meeting they
announced that they won't use
any Eastern boys. The Eastern
fellows like Midget Smith, john
ME Buff, Jack Sharkey, and Mike
Fischer are all through when
they hit here. They get big
money for fighting, much more
than the local fellows do, who
knock the dickens out Of the East
ern boys Sincerely, yours,
ALEC K. M'CAUSLAND.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
INANHATTANS SWAMP
RECEIVING STATION

The Manhattans ran rough.shod
over the Naval Receiving Station
basketball quint, the sailors coming
out on the short end of a ~ to 10
count.
Hutchinson with eight goals from
the floor led both teams In point
scoring. Koontz looped O half
dozen through the hoops.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12

tensive drills, games coming on
Monday and Saturday. On April
6 We break camp, coming North
in company with the Boston
Braves. All l hope is that the
Braves will be stronger than ever
before. That'll mean good prac-
tice, especially for my pitchers. "
Will Play Short List.
THE Griffs will have but a
week on the road from the
time they break camp on
April 6 and arrive home for Sat-
urday and Sunday games here
with the Braves, April IL and
IS. It is known that they are
booked to play at Savannah and
Atlanta and will probably break
the jump home with a game at
Richmond on April II.
transforming is deadening to .
major league team, though plenty
Of them still do it. Pitchers catch
cold in the drafty sleepers, develop
sore arms and lame backs. Tenn
pers go awry. Appetites are
ruined in funny restaurants. BY
the time the tour ends, training
has to begin all over again for
many Of the athletes.
1t was once thought that barn
storming might be made to pay.
Maybe it did at first. It hasn't
in a long, long time, but, on the
other hand, has been Injurious
to more than one player Of note.
The Washington club makes no
attempt to make a lot of money.
It accepts what it can get, but
to play that days ball game and
for everybody to get q good
workout is the principal idea be-
hind the booking.
With a flock Of new pitchers,
though some have been tried out
before, Griff is going to be Q busy
bird. Lefty" Brogan, Dan Nc.
Grew, Fred Marberry, Paul
Zahniser and Jehosephat Bes-
selievre Brillheart are expected TO
take up most Of his attention. II
he can find three out Of that lot
capable Of holding their own after
April 10 rolls along, his coaching
will not have been in vain.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
" LOUIS A.DOUGFER


least innovation will be shown odtmers Tampa
this spring when the Grffmen gather for their training
stunts Clark Griffith will forget league
og and viii become coach Now don't away with
the 1oonsn idea that ne isn't much of coach that
as amd mighty capable coach Last spring George Gibson
George labored from till hard
discern In 1922 Zeb Milan sort Of let the along BY
Most OF them veterans shaped
certain to succeed They didn't among
The Washington times., 1924-01-12

The Bruin director Is going to
Get the stage for thiry-one veterans
and rookie players, and they'll all
enjoy solid home comfort during
their sojourn in the conditioning re.
treat. Before departing Veeck will
forward contracts to the FASTENERS
who have not already affixed their
monikers to the dotted line for 1924.
The North Side officials propose
to stand pat on the galaxy Of talent
now assembled. The roster bears
the names Of thirteen slabblng ar
lists, four catchers Including Man
ager Killefer). three first sackers,
seven other infielders, five out
fielders. No holdouts are antici-
pated for the reason that the Cub
management always has dealt gen.
Orously with their hirelings.
Seven of the thirteen fingers to
embark for camp on February l6
are recruits, all highly recon.
mended by Scout Jack Doyle, who
by the way is laid up in a local
hospital suffering from illness.
The young bloods are Guy Bush,
Phil Collins, Bob Osborn. Raymond
Pierce. Fred Blake, Elmer Jacobs
and Floyd Wheeler. These daddy
bucks will mingle with the older
heads, Grover Alexander, Vic AID
ridge, Tony Kaufman, Vic Keen,
1%ick Dumovitch and Ernie Osborne,
and endeavor to acquire major
league curving ability.
In addition to Bob O'Farrell, Leo
Hartnett, Jack Churry and Killefer,
the Bruins may acquire the services
temporarily of another young
catcher, ppssibly a California semi
pro. who Will be employed to tune
up the pitchers.
Ray CRIMES, Ace Elliott and
Leo COtter will bid for the first
base position.A This will mark the
third trip b'S COtter to Catalina
Other -i1nfielders will be Charley
HollQaIaier, Barney Friberg, Sparkle"
Adams, George Grantham, Pete Tur-
geon, Bobby Barrett and Tony Muir.
ray, Hack Miller, Arnold STATE, Cliff
Heathcote, Otto Vogel and Denver
Grigsby will comprise the flychas-
ing gentry.
While on this training tunket Kill
lefer will experiment with Vogel
in an effort to convert the former
University of Illinois star into an
infielder. 1t will be recalled that
Friberg first came to the Bruins as
an outfielder, and after Indifferent
success finally found himself as q
third baseman, and in 1923 the New
Englander played the hot corner
after fashion that astonished
every one. Bill has a bunch Vogel
may emulate the example set by
Barney.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
INJURY TO EYE CAUSES
0'0ATTY TO QUIT RING

NEW YORK, Jan. 12.-Packey
OGatty, one Of the cleverest
featherweights, has decided to re-
tire from the ring, owing to an
injury received to his left eye while
boxing an exhibition with Jack
Dempsey Complications recently
set in and although O'Gatty has
been to numerous specialists, they
have not been able to do anything.
He has decided to retire rather
than risk the complete loss Of his
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
BASE STEALING
IS KIND Of
LOST ART
Last Season, However, Saw
Few More Thefts Than
Previous Season.

Base-stealing continues to be some
thing Of lost art in the majors, al
though 1923 saw a slight increase in
both circuits over the sad showing
Of 1922. -
Here are the pilfering figures
since 1911, which tell their own
story infinitely better than can
The Washington times., 1924-01-12

1t Is Tvs idea to have the
pitchers down in the training
camp early so they can do their
stuff and get in shape before the
regulars show UP. Also he be-
lieves that some of his fieldars
should have little extra training,
He will have tat men like Fother-
gill down in the training camp
only a couple Of jumps behind the
pitchers.
Ty aleo wants Fred Haney.
Bobby Jones, Lu Blue and his
other infielders down in carnp
early.
In other words this means that
Manager Ty Cobb will expect his
entire ball club to be in Georgia
at the earliest possible moment.
Some Of the outfielders will be
forgiven II they show up tardily,
but he is convinced that most Of
the follows need more training
than they have been getting. Ty
will be there getting in his ticks
early and he doesn't understand
why the other fellows don't want
to get in on the ground floor.
It Is a well-known fact that most
of the Tigers have loafed on the
job for a number Of years. II the
Navin athletes had been as wide
awake as some of their competitors
in the past they would have finished
The Washington times., 1924-01-12

"IE We arranged the train.
w ing season." explained
President Coach Grit.
fifth today, $50 that by the time
the regulars arrive from Hot
Springs the pitchers will be in
shape to oppose the big league
teams we play in Florida.
"The first game comes March
ID with the Braves. That means
that the youngsters, who will be
used more than the veterans in
the earlier games, will have had
a months work. The Hot Springs
contingent will have been train
ing for three weeks, which should
be plenty.
"We're not loading up with too
many games in Florida, either.
It's easy to overdo that stuff in
that climate. We have lust
enough to provide variation in
the work.
"The final week win be for in
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
From the Home Of the Movies.
LOS ANGELES, Cal.

From the Home Of the Movies.
LOS ANGELES, Cal.
EAR TAD:
Three men stopped at the
PearlX Gate to ask St. Peter
for admittance. The first, coming
from San Francisco, was immedi-
ately admitted. The second, being
from Mill Valley, was likewise
passed in. The third announced
his headquarters as HOLLY
WOOD. Well, said st. Peter,
you, too, may go In If you wish,
but coming from Hollywood I
don't think you will like it in
there.
Just a word about Phil Saliva
tore, the coast boxer. While
claim to be no better Judge than
the judges around New York
rings, I do agree with you about
this boy. He is a nice boxer, cool
and steady-feints nicely and is
0. K, but, like many Of the
present-day fighters, seems to
lack the punch. I doubt If he can
go very far. Jimmy Sacco took
him easily the other night and
had him pretty well mussed up
and tired at the end Of the fourth
round. If he comes to New York
City he will likely do well, es-
pecially among the light hitters,
but for a sensation I fear he is a
little lacking. He's a good enter
tainer, though, and worthy Of q
boost, as he tries all the time.
This for what it is worth.
H. D. G.,
The Washington times., 1924-01-12

Lacking terrific batting power,
Moran had to rely upon his pitchers
to carry him through. He was not
supplied with sufficient material.
For 1924 Moran has added Tom
Sheahan, Of st. Paul; Cary Mays. OF
the Yanks. and Jake May, Of Vernon.
They may all prove q bust. but
they are mighty encouraging dur.
ing the winter season.
There isn't . rookie in the lot,
. young pitcher Of experimental
class for the Reds. Count 'enl-
Luque. DOnOhue. Rlxey. Benton,
May, Mays and Sheahan-the best
pitching staff In the National
Pat has q dandy outfield in Fat
Duncan, Eddie Roush and George
Burns-one that balances defensive
ly and extensively.
The infield will stand up II Jake
Daubert's thirty.nineyear-old legs
don't weaken. He has Sammy
Bohne, Babe" Pinelli and Caveney
to fill out the infield.
There 10 an ideal catching staff
in Hargrave and Wingo.
This Is January. but the watch.
out.for.the-Reds'' tip IL issued with
the feeling that It win cash next
October.
One Of the many problems facing
Branch Hickey in assembling his
Cardinals IL adjusting the outfield
combination. This has been Q
heavy load on Branch's hands since
he started working with the shift
Of right and left handed hitting.
With Les Mann, Del Gamer and
Joe Schultz, once the right-handed
hitting set. discarded, Hickey In.
tends to work on q regular com
bination this spring.
II the HOFnsby squabbIO b
irOned out and Hickey gets 100
per ccnf out Of the Outfield, the
Cardinals promise 70 stir around
next summer.
Clarence Mueller, Hi Myers, Jack
Smith, Ray Blades and Max Flack
are the candidates.
The outfIeld needs polishing de.
1ensively.
Just how Hickey wIIl arrange his
flyChasers remains to b seen. Muel.
Ter VIII DO started 40 q regular. He
should hold his job. Myers 10 ex'
pected TO return to center. This
leaves Smith. H1ack and Blades for
the third job.
I always have admired jack
Smith. A little pushing and pattiug
for Jack, kind word now and then,
and Smith should be able to hold HE
own against left-handod pitching.
Smith owned q record last year.
BY scoring 90 runs In 407 official
times at bat he had the best average
OF the league. Ross Young scored
III runs In see times at bat. His
mark was 20. while Smith averaged
"a. Max Carey. with 100 runs IN
$40 times up. averaged 10, and
Frisch had .18, with lie runs In Gal
times up.
Perhaps Mueller In right. Myers in
center, Smith to alternate with
Blades In left ana F1ack for utility
will DO Rickey's combination next
spring.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
PAT MORAN IS LOADED
FOR McGRAW'S GIANTS
By SID C. KEENER.

ST. LOUIS Jan 12Yor notice that Pat Moran isn't dydaly
thing with his 1928 Reds Winter supported
but the the deck stacked today the Reds promise
be the most dangerous rival for the 1924 Gantust they
swinging around the last stretch in 1928
In Ado LuQue Pete Donohue Eppa Rxey and RUDE Benton
Moran had four capable pitchers but when started
arriving and Pat had dig in the scondng assortment he
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
KINGPINS VICTORIOUS IN
SENSATIONAL MATCH
Bv n. D. THOMAS.

Possibly for the first time the history Of ducps in this city
have rolled set Of better than 17O0 against each other
happened when the King Pins took from the Ras
keer the District League the PetwOrt alleys last night The
King-Pins shot 1,724 and the Rathskellers 171S.
Bowling authorities today investigating records learn
achieved before Some of the besnormed
saw the said the greatest contest from the
point of high scores they had known.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
JOE LYNCH WILL SHOW
WARES IN NEW ORLEANS

Joe Lynch, bantam champion, will
show his ring wares to New Or.
leans fans on January 10 in a ten.
round bout with Eddie McKenna,
son of Jack McKenna, former man.
ager Of Abe Attell.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
CUB OWNER LEAVES TO.
PREPARE PATH
FOR TRAINING
BY HAROLD JOHNSON.

CHICAGO JAM Interpretations the housing Of Bill Kiefers
Cubs their paa training grounds at Catalina Island will be
speedd with the departure Of President William Veeck for the
land of sunshine
The North Side all the getaway Upon arrv
ing at Avalon he will buckle the business putting everything
in readiness for the coming his athletes who will be seamng
eastward five weeks Saturday
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
TiIden Lasts Long.

For the fourth consecutive year
William T. Tilden, I'd, Of Philadel.
phia, has been ranked first among
tennis players.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12

1n0 AAh6-4 AA SeSAAACS WSAS Wv W.
and 674; the Rathskellers' scores. $50,
GIT and 566. The individual average
for the ten bowlers engaged was
about ia.
Bill Ingo, starting with q game
of 100, was high man with q set
of 500. The King Pin star made .
brave effeOrt to shoot q 400 total.
He got q spare each In the ninth
and tenth boxes Of his last game
and on the last counted seven, just
one pin less than would have given
him the coveted total.
Inge proved himself to be an artist
in his first string, shooting 100 with
seven marks. He left up only two
pins and counted ten on a strike in
the tenth frame. His other scores
were 107 and 1872. He was the out.
standing star Of the match.
Only three individual games less
than 100 were rolled, the King.Pins
having two. The Ktng.Pins were un.
usually coisistan'. They started in
high gear and kept going. The
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
YoUNosTER HANGS UP
NEW AQUATIC RECORD

LONDON, Jan. 12.-Sydney
Charlton, aged sixteen. hung up
new British record today by swim
ming a quarter Of a mile in 5 min
utes II SIS seconds.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
Koppisch Sets Mark.

In being chosen captain of the
Columbia football eleven for the
third successive year, Walter f..
Koppisch has set q record.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
Striking Is Barred By
Teacher For
"Hookey"

Young Stribling, the Macon,
Ga, schoolboy boxer, has been
barred from school for playing
hockey. The teacher at first
thought he would punish him
for being a bad boy and then
thought better Of it.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
TIGERS TO GO SOUTH IN
THREE SECTIONS
By BERT WALKER.

DETROIT, Jan. 12-When the few weeks
they will in three sections Manager " Cobb his pitchers
to in Augusta Ga by February 26 the latest He his
rockies to be in camp by February e. and he wants manack
the Tigers do not win pennant in the coming campaign it
be no fault Of Cobb He wants his boys to be ready for the
chase them the
The Washington times., 1924-01-12

Rathskellers were inconsistent, being
mediocre in the opener with a score
Of $50, then. in characteristic Raths-
keller style, leaped to GIT in the sec.
ond, finishing very we'll with 566.
IL was one Of q long string OF
1,7OO sets for the RathskelIers.
They also have rolled numerous
games over 600.
The Washington times., 1924-01-12
Circles Play ArgyIes.

The Circles will play the Argyles
tonight N the Congress Heights
sym.