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Evening star., 1925-02-28

The matter of holding out appears
to have worried Manager McGraw
more than the snow in Hot Springs
worried the 2SO-pound Ruth. Walter
McGrew, who failed to find a fountain
pen in time. was turned back to
Memphis without reporting to the
Giants, and McGraw let ii be known
that he is not in the habit OF train
ing players who are not under con-
tract. This, possibly, referred to
Frisch.
Giants regulars and recruits will
appear at the ball park in Sarasota
twice daily hereafter and the days Of
golf are numbered. McGraw con-
tinued to direct matters from the
bench. but had little to say regarding
youthful performances.
Ray Schalk viii join the party to-
night in st. Louis. \ squad Of nearly
so men is expected to be on hand
when practice starts Monday, and 4
week later the veteran infielders, out
iielders and pitchers viii report.
The vanguard will rest after their
arrival AT the camp tomorrow morn
ing in preparation for the Monday
work out.
When Charley O'Leary arrives from
Chicago some time before Monday
the Yankees in St Petersburg will
have coach for every two players
now in camp. But the delegation
from the boiling point is expected
along about that time. Yesterdays $
business consisted of more batting
and more chasing around. with
George Wiltze shooing the rookie
pitchers after flies to strengthen their
legs so that they may have good sup
port during the season to come.
DETROIT. February 2S.-Six play
ers, newspaper men and photogra-
pliers, as we'll as some Of the dyed
in-the wool followers of the Detroit
base ball team. made UP the Bengal
squad which left here at noon today.
The players are under orders TO be
ready for the first practice ct
Augusta, Ca, next Monday afternoon.
Harry H"ilmann, Bobby Jones.
Larry Woodall, Lu Blue, Oscar
StanaEe and W. =. Johnson, semi
pro pitcher are with the players
starting here. Others will join the
squad en- route, while the West Coast
contingent started several days ago.
Fourteen pitchers eight infielders,
six outfielders. three catchers and
three coaches have been ord cred to
report at Augusta.
BOSTON, February 2S-Manager
Dave Bancroft has arrived at St
Petersburg, Fla, from Miami, and
yesterday personally directed the first
Spring workout of the Braves. ac-
cording to advices received here.
Bancroft announced that he and
Evening star., 1925-02-28
NURMl ADDS TO HIS LIST
INSTEAD OF LETTING UP

NEW YORK, February 2S.--Instead d
of taking his much desired rest, Paavo
Nurmi has embarked on a campaign
even more strenuous than any he has
yet undertakes.
His schedule follows:
February %. Louisville, National
\. A. L. championships; March ., New
York. list Regiment; 4, Brooklyn,
106th Regiment; ), Hamilton, on
tario: 6, Toronto; Z, Buffalo. 174th
Regiment; ., Milwaukee; TO- Ohio A.
A. L. championships, Cleveland; Il,
New York, Greek American A G.
In addition to these dates, Nurmi
is considering three invitations for
races on March IA. They are from
Baltimore, Hartford, Conn, and New
ark, N. j.
Evening star., 1925-02-28

Barney recounted some of his eX-
DcrienceS during his s seasons as a
big Lacquer. all spent with the Wash
ington club. and told some interest
ing anecdotes. He wound up by Of
fering to try to answer any questions
concerning base ball that might be
asked, and Immediately found himself
in a jam, as his memory proved to be
faulty concerning facts anent his own
career. He couldn't accurately recall
for instance the greatest number OF
batterS he had famed in a single
game-he thought it was 15-and he
could only approximate his lifetime
total of strike-outs, putting 1T at a
little over 5000"
He paid Muddy Ruel the compli-
ment of being one Of the smarteSt
men in the game, eulogized George
SisIer as one of the finest characters
and best PLAYERS base ball ever pro-
duced and asserted that Rube w ad-
dell was the greatest pitcher he ever
saw.
Ruth Is Not Present.
George Herman Ruth was expected
to appear on the same program, haV-
ing been listed to tell the boys how
he hits home runs and in general
way outline the advantages OF clean
living and physical fitness, but owing
TO the fact that the New York dele
cation entrained earlier in the day
for the Yankees camp at st. Peters
burg the youngster element of Hot
Springs was deprived of the chance to
get pointers from such more or less
well qualified authority on these sub
jectS as the Babe.
With the ala of Morris Ackerman.
Cleveland scribe, who still insists
that he is the worlds foremost au-
thority on fishing, four base balls,
autographed by Ruth and Johnson,
we're auctioned off. some $40 being
raised for the fund in this manner.
Walter himself financed the bidding
for Il freckle-faCed youngster seated
near him and when the precious
sphere was knocked down to him for
$40 the lad promptly bolted the affair
to run home with it.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
CENTRAL NOSES OUT
G0NZAGA BASKETERS

Backed up by Macdonald, CentraTs
fast little regular forward, the Blue
and White substitutes and light
weights put a damper on the scholas-
tic basket ball championship aspira-
tions of GonZaga by turning in an
1S-to-17 victory on the Gonzaga
court.
The L street quint had an even
chance with the high school team
until the final minutes, when goals
by Macdonald and Chatlin turned the
tide for the Columbia Heights five.
Winner over st. AIban's quint, 80
to 16, Swavely plans to entertain the
Tech tossers this afternoon on the
Manassas court.
With Houston and Collins starring
for the respective teams, Alexandria
High downed De"''- Prep, % to Is.
Woodward Sci Isketers defeat
ed the Western High Lightweights,
IS to 8, on the Y. NJ. c. a. floor.
Evening star., 1925-02-28

Aside from the ever available bath.
activities Of the Griffmen were con-
fined to bridge and billiards. II the
forecastcr for this sector were not
like all others of his ilk, Pilot Harris
might have acted on a tip from the
weather man and started Thursday,
with advantage to his gang, for the
State Of sunshine. fruit and mosqui-
toes.
Rucl Is an Exception.
There was but one exception to the
general rule of idleness among the
diamond performers and it was furn-
ished by Harold Ruel. Since his ar
rival the first Of the week Muddy
has become enomored of horseback
riding, something he never had tried
before. So great a hit has the sport
made with the diminutiye backStOp
that he refused to be ball1ed by a
little thing like bad weather. and
when the hike officially was declared
off. he deffed the elements by gallop-
ing about the country for a couple
Of hours astride a fiery steed. or
prauciug charger, or whatever it is
that devotees of equestrianism hire
at the livery stable.
Walter Johnson was the headliuer
last night in benefit for the poor
children of local school. The af-
fair was staged in the auditorium of
the Hot Springs High School by
group of woman social workers and
was attended by sizable throng of
citizenry, including a. generous rep
resentation of youngsters attracted
10y the fact that the famous pitcher
was TO appear.
The committee in charge neglected
to inform johnson what was expect
ed of him. merely intimating that he
was wanted to assist in 4 worthy
cause, and on his arrival he was told
he could just do or say anything he
wanted to. Walter had expected to
talk to a bunch of kids, and was
bit 1abbergasted over the prospect
Of having TO entertain their parents
as well, but attacked the job man
fully and got away with it in great
shape.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
DELANEY Y-STRIBLING
STAGE TAME SCRAP

MILWAUKEE, February 2s.-Jimmy
Delaney of st. Paul and Young Strib-
ling of Macon, Ga, boxed 10 rounds
last night, the result. according to
the opinion of newspaper men at
rfngside, ranging from draw to a
shade to either boxer.
Delaney made what fight there was,
Stribling refusing to come out of his
shell, with the exception of the last
two rounds.
Delaney was warned twice for hit
ting low, and Stribling was permitted
to go TO his corner and rest in the
second round when Delaney planted
Il left hook low.
In the first round Stribling said he
was hit low.
Stribling weighed 172A and Delaney
16S.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
PAIR OF LIGHTWEIGHTS
= SCORE IN TOURNAMENT

NEW YORK, February 2s.-Solly
Seeman and Benny Nalger both of
New York, have Joined the line Of
lightweights awaiting the second
round of the New York State athletic
commissions tournament to name a
champion as successor to Benny
Leonard.
Seeman scored decisive victory
over Frank La Fay of Troy, \. Y, and
Nalger defeated Alex Hart of Phila-
delphia in Brooklyn last night.
Evening star., 1925-02-28

Judge Fuchs who were at Miami to-
gether, took an option on the ball
grounds there and that the question
of having the Braves train there in
the future is being considered. The
change is being contemplated be-
cause the Yankees also are TO train
at st. Petersburg.
CHICAGO, February 2S.-Eddie Col
Inns embarked today on his duties as
manager of the Chicago White Sox
when he headed "A detachment Of
players southwark to Shreveport La
and the teams Spring training camp
only three players boarded the
train. Catcher Clyde Grouse, First
Basemen Clancy and Collins. With
them We're Billy Lauder. veteran of a
generation ago. and pick ed by Col
Inns as coach. Treasurer Lou Comis-
key, Secretary Harry Grabiner and
Lou Barbour, travelling secretary.
ST. LOUIS. Mo, February 2S.-After
four days OF Spring training, the St
Louis Cardinals were ready to meet
opposition from Sacramento today at
Stockton. Calf, in the first Of about
so games, on the Cardinals exhibit
tion base ball schedule. according TO
Manager Branch Hickey. The teams
will meet again Sunday. the Cardi-
nails being represented by another
lineup.
The players in todays lineup were
Douthit or Bladen. centerfield; Horns
by, second base: BottomIey, first base;
Bell, shortstop; Hafey, right field
Wick, catcher; Freigau. third base
Reppy Shields and Hallahan. pitchers
There was general rejoicing today
among the Browns in camp at Tar
pom Springs, Fla, following a batting
session yesterday, in which Manager
George Sisler drove the ball to right
field with long hard swings, appar-
entity having entirely recovered from
sinus trouble
Meanwhile. the pitchers were work
ing steadily.
Joe Giard former Toledo southpaw.
was due in camp today, and Joe Bush
was expected Sunday.
CINCINNATI Ohio. February Is
The Cincinnati Reds departed for Or
lando. Fla. training camp today with
every member of the team signed up
except Hugh Critz, who has not yet
come to terms with the club officials
He joined the Cincinnati team last
June, coming on purchase from the
St Paul American Association Club
only six were in the party leaving
Cincinnati today under the leadership
of Manager Jack Hendricks and Coach
Bill Clymer. Most of the athletes
Will go direct to Florida from their
homes, and be on hand at Tinker
Field for the first session of prac-
tice on Monday morning.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
SCHAEFER Is AHEAD
WHEN HOPPE LOSES

CHICAGO. February 2S.-Jake Schae-
fer, former champion. leads Willie
Hoppe, defending his 1S.2 balkline
billiards championship, i'm the stand
ings in the international tournament
here.
He took the lead when Erich Ha-
genlacher. German champion. against
whom Schaefer ran 400 from spo,
Thursday, defeated Hoppe, 400 to 299
in 12 innings, in one of the biggest
upsets of the tournament, last night.
The German was nervous at the
start and Hoppe had wide margin
to the seventh. when he led. 206 to A.
Hagenlacher made a high run Of 22S
in the seventh and took the lead
The champion made So in the elev-
enth and took the lead, 300 to 2S5.
but in the twelfth the German made
his necessary l15.
In the earlier match E.douard
Horemans, Belgian, defeated Welker
Cochran, 400 to 266, in 10 innings
Today's games bring together Ha-
genlaCher and Kamakichi Suzuki
Japanese cue artist, and Schaerer and
Cochran, in the latter's fifth and last
match
Evening star., 1925-02-28
PALACE FIVE FACES
BUFFALO LINCOLNS

With a 35-to-24 defeat at the hands
of the Pulaski Post quintet of De-
troit marring an otherwise excellent
record, the Palace Laundry five re-
turns to Washington tomorrow for
Sunday night meeting with the
Buffalo Lincolns in the Arcade Audi
torium.
The local professionals have a full
schedule for the next two weeks and
will close their season here on March
Is in an encounter with the Original
Celtics.
Tomorrow night the Palace Club
will appear in the preliminary to the
opening game of the Corby- -Aloysius
series.
Evening star., 1925-02-28

a terrible blizzard-one of the worst,
they told me, they had ever encountered.
We had to get out and hang to the
upper sides Of the sleds to keep them
from falling down the mountansides
when we passed narrow places where
the snow was drifted.
AT one such place one Of tho teams
got too close and fell over. The horses
were in snow far over their depth, in
a little draw. The men worked for two
hours in that raging blizzard to get the
horses out. In the midst of II all, one
of the drivers, who was working like
fool, stopped a minute and came over
to me so say something. He pointed to
the scene and shouted in my ear:
Il wish | had my camera"
Evening star., 1925-02-28

Hornsby, in particular, has the op-
portunity ahead Of him 10 be the
greatest batter the National League
has had since Hans Wagner's days.
He is of the right physique and dis
position. He hasn't Wagner's care
less, Indifferent style. He is a player
whose whole soul seems to he wrap
ped up in the idea that he may make
for himself reputation that viii
stand for all time, along with fhos.
OF the other great stars, from An
son on.
Hornsby Is Optimistic.
The writer had n long talk with
Hornsby today, and the player de
clared simply but with conviction,
that he believed he had a chance
barring broken bones, to rank among
the great players.
It's hard 10 say what viii happen
TO a player" said Hornsby. Il have
often thought in the last two wears
what it might be If l were among
those great ball players who have
made National League history whs
it is. Somehow it has occurred to me
that there is more to this game OF
base ball than 1 thought when l first
began to play.
II suppose all young players fee
tho way / did a the start. But nov
I know there is nothing 10 do than
just playing the game the way kid
would play it. You arc playing for
champ pionship Of one Of the BIZ
leagues, and every play you MAKE
may have a bearing on the result
Would Match Wagner.
Il feel that can carry on the rec
ord ] have started and that possibly
have d chance to mal Ike as good q
record-perhaps not quite as good as
Wagners-but still 10 tread closely
upon his heels.
II have signed contract with the
st. Louis ball club for three years.
am at ease IN my mind, and, like
any player who feels that his future
is established, I am not worryiug
about the future, except that ] may
do my best"
How about hitting to right field ?"
Seems 10 me that II a man has
the worry off his head. he can pIace
the ball. ] suppose ! am naturally
frees swing hitter. but ] think now
that l am in position to try TO place
the ball. that | can hit just as hard
10 right as any batter who ever lived.
This is not boast-just my idea
of what l can do"
shows He Can Do 1t.
Whereupon. the great Rogers
walked up to the plate and hit a line
drive to right field which chased ali
Rickey's impromptu right felders 50
far back to the fences that they lost
the ball.
Hickey came out here not to de
velop as a Snowman, but because II
personal friend of his persuaded him
that Stockton was a good place TO
train. He hasn't lost much. if any
thing nv dDinr~ ltG-E
off, so far as the sun is concerned.
as he was in Bradeutowu. Fla,
year ago. The temperature is about
the same, and he is training on a bal
field whose fences are as far back
as the deep center field in Florida.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
TWO SKATING MARKS
BROKEN BY GORMAN

ST. JOHN. \. b. February 2S.-
Charles German, Canadian skating
ace. smashed the world indoor mark
for 40 yards when he negotiated the
distance in Sc As seconds last night.
The former mark was 81 3-5 sec
onds, held by Bobby Mclean.
This makes German the holder of
both the indoor and outdoor world
records for the distance.
He also smashed the local indoor
record for the zoo yards, held by Fred
Logan, when he clipped two seconds
off the time, going the distance in 10
fiat.
German did not take part in the
regular program, but his records were
made in competition.
Evening star., 1925-02-28

Those who are expected in tomor-
row morning are George Mogridge,
star portslder. and still one OF the
unsigned Nationals; Earl McNeeiy,
whose single drove in the winning
run of the late scrap with the Giants :
Roy Carlyle, late of the Memphis
team and posseSsor of the mans size
batting average of .36S; Mule Shirley.
understudy of Joe Judge; Spencer
Adams. the infeIder who last showed
his wares before a California crowd
while member of the Oakland team,
and Wild Matthews, affeCtionately
called Spark Plug by his many friends
al the Georgia avenue ball park.
Martina May Report.
Joe Martina. now under suspen-
sion for not reporting last Sunday,
also is expected in tomorrow, and,
provided he makes up with Presl-
dent Griffith in the matter of his not
reporting on time, oyster Joe VIII
Join the squad that viii work out at
the park.
Martin will put these men through
the PAGES Monday. and in all Gkeli-
h ood Tuesday morning as well. Tues
day. at noon Stanley Harris will
lead the Hot Springs delegation into
camp and assume charge Of the en-
tire squad-$2 in all. This count
takes into consideration the arrival
Tuesday of Vean Gregg, whose trip
across the continent should be com
pleted by that time.
It also includes J. Benson Brill
heart, but from present indications
the young southpaw still will be
missing from practice when the main
squad takes the field. After one
DAYS return to training. after Il two
day layoff, Brillheart was again yes
terday ordered to keep out of uni
form, due to his not responding prop
crly to the treatment given him for
a blood poisoning attack. the effects
of which still lingcr.
BriIIheart Not in Form.
Indeed. it looks very much as
though Brilliant will not have an
opportunity to even try for a place
on the champions this year, as his
poor physical condition probably will
retard his training to such an eX-
tent as to prevent his being ready
when the season opens.
Connolly, whose first two names
appear only to be One-Eyed. ambled
into the park yesterday without any
welcoming hand or other evidences
that a jollification meeting would
follow. None, indeed. followed, and
after standing around for a while,
shifting first to one hoof, then to the
other, the man with tho gate
crashing" reputation drifted over to
the gate leading to the bleachers, AMI
was last seen "horning in on tim
can tourists fish luncheon, given the
vi~iterS by the city. The ways of
those who toll not, nor even spin,
dre passing strange, to put ii mildly.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
CUNTS In ALEXANDRIA
I'M TITLE GAME TONIGHT

ALEXANDRIA, Va, February 2T.-
In the one real big" game of the
year the old Dominion Boat Club and
Knight store basket ball teams will
meet here tonight in the Armory
Hall.
Both teams are on edge for the
battle that will decided the unlimited
title Of this city Play is scheduled
to be started at o'clock.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
RICHMOND A. A. u. CENTER.

RICHMOND, Va. February Is
Selection of Richmond as a center
of Amateur Athletic Union activities
and the appointment of Frank Dob
son, athletic director at the Univer-
sity of Richmond, as commissioner,
has been announced. Dobson's duties
for the present will consist of de-
velopiDg a. A. L. activities in Vir-
ginia, North Carolina and eastern
West Virginia.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
CITADEL PLAYS MERCER
IN COURT EVENT FINAL

MACON, Ga, February 2S.-Citadel
and Mercer will clash for the title
tonight in the S. l. A. A. basket ball
tournament.
In semi-final games yesterday Cit
adeI routed Birmin CHAM Southern.
AZ to "a, while Mercer crushed New
berry, 3S to 10.
Douglas scored 10 points for Citadel
and Green made Is for Mercer.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
RITOLA IS REINSTATED.

NEW YORK, February 2S.-Willie
RitOla. co-Star with PaaVo Nurmi in
the distance running spotlight. is
back in good amateur standing and
will compete tonight in the national
senior a. A. L. track and field cham
uionships after a suspension that
lasted only two days. He was sus-
pended through failure to compete in
a meet in Boston. 1t was declared
that there was a misunderstanding.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
ONE u. S. NETMAN WINS,
BUT ANOTHER is BEATEN

KINGSTON, Jamaica. February
2S.-B. B. Clark. tennis champion of
Jamaica, defeated DR.. William Rosen-
baum Of the visiting American team,
e, 6--l.
s. Howard Noshell won another
match for the Americans by defeat
ing II. Dayes of Jamaica. 6-4 6-4.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
BOXING BILL IS PASSED.

TOPEKA, Kans., February 2S.-A
bill legalizing 10-round no-decisiou
boxing exhibitions in Kansas was
before Gov. Ben. S. Paulen today for
signature. Passage of the measure
was completed by the Legislature
yesterday. Gov. Paulen is expected
to give his approval
Evening star., 1925-02-28
TIGERS AND DARTMOUTH
CLASH FOR COURT LEAD

by the Associated Press.
Princeton and Dartmouth, unde-
feated leaders of the Eastern Inter
collegiate Basket Ball League, meet
at Hanover, y. IL, tonight in one of
the seasons crucial games.
At, the same time Yale and Cor
nell. neither of which has won d con-
test in the league, will be at grips.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
EASY WIN FOR MUM.

ROCHESTER,, N Y, February IS
Wayne (Big) Mum, world champion
heavyweight wrestler, easily eImi-
mated another challenger last night
when he threw Pat McGfn of Ne
braska in straight falls, both times
with the crotch hold and half nelson.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
RICKEY CLUB POSSESSED
OF MUCH HITTING POWER
Hornsby and Bottomley Are Pace Settlers With Bat.
Former Sure He Has Chance TO Gain Place
in Hall of Truly Greats.
BY JOHN 3. FOSTER.

q TOCKTON Calf February 28Branh Rckey Louis Cardinals
OF the big league should do better this
- than they did last
Hickey has batting according carly indications i
that make sckwor -omeng Of what
I ma be o be lacking in field
The big berhas OF Rickey attack ons
has seenn n wear
Evening star., 1925-02-28
HOCKEY GAMES.

AT Boston-Fort Pitt, g. Boston
II. c., s.
At Pittsburgh-Yel ellowjacl5ets 2;
Duluth, l.
At eapolis-Minneapol q;
Cleveland, /.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
PENN ATHLETE ILL.

PHILADELPHIA, February IS
Ray Fisher. half-miler of the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania track team,
is reported to be suffering from IL
mild case of diphtheria.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
VERNON GETS OLDHAM.

LOS ANGELES. February 2S.-John
CRed'D Oldham. former Detroit south
paw pitcher recently taken off the
ineligible list by Commissioner
Lands. has been sold to Vernon Club
Of Pacific Coast League.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
Alloy BASKET JOURNEYS
NEAR FIRST ROUND END

before
OF the Aoysus senior and basket ball championship
~ completed Aoysiu Juniors scheduled
Hotentots evening gymnasium preced
between the Pullman FIVE and the District National
clash Cardinals
O'Clock will be followed by the Mount nDea Chi tilt that
tonglts program.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
TO SEND TEAM ABROAD.

BY tie Associa ted Press.
Haverford College one of the few cen
ters where the ancient English game of
cricket fiourishes in this country. will
send an eleven TO Britain in June for
q series of international matches.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
BASKET BALL RESULTS.

At Lafayette. Ind.-Purdue, 5S;
Indiana, %.
At Cambridge. Mass.-Harvard, AZ;
Boston L., rs.
At Iowa City-Iowa, 33; Illinois, 25.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
SOCCER TILT TOMORROW.

British embassy and German
American soccer teams are sched-
uled for an engag cement on the Mon
ument Grounds tomorrow afternoon.
Evening star., 1925-02-28
FRISCH STILL is Baking
ON TERMS GIANTS OFFER

hW YORK February hing happened and things did hap
in the training OF the Yankees yesterday.
There Hot Springs when dc
parted there St Petersburg Fla and Frank Frh captain
and baseman the McCraw club withheld
Evening star., 1925-02-28
THE CALL OF THE OUTDOORS
BY WILL III. DIG.
President Izadk " alton League OF america.

THINK that the outstanding trends outdoor dur
ing these the decided and widespread the
hunting
have notice this everywhere and have others Donald Hough
eenty told the
rancher OF Iackson,s Hoic. MXo