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Evening star., 1926-11-04
Canny Grouse Puzzle Hunters.

Hunters of grouse have discovered
canny characteristic of this game
bird. The grouse must be shot within
two or three seconds from the time
he is flushed or he will be out of sight,
or at least out of range. The grouse
seems wise enough to put a tree or
some other interference between it
and the hunter as the first move in
it's flight.
Evening star., 1926-11-04

Lord Nelson" Is the name bestow.
ed on Great Britain's most powerful
passenger locomotive. which has Just
been put into service. The giant en-.
gine has been designed to pull trains
of 500 tons at an average speed of
So miles an hour.
Evening star., 1926-11-04

three years ago, the tanker Solana,
operated by the Associated Oil Co..
went aground last night during fog
off Purisima Point, near Point Ar
guello, in Santa Barbara County.
Responding to the aid of the strand
ed vessel, the Betterton, another AS
Evening star., 1926-11-04

sociated OH Co. tanker. arrived at
the scene some three hours later, after
steering dangerous course through
the fog, and immedia tely started ef-
forts to refloat the stricken ship. The
lives of the 3S members Of the crew
seemed not to be in danger.
Evening star., 1926-11-04
Silk Slips and
Lingerie, S1.95

Crepe de Chine and Radium
Slips, in pastel and new Fall
shades, sizes SO to A. Lin
gerie includes Gowns, Teddies
and Step-ins of crepe de chine,
lace trimmed, and in all sizes.
Evening star., 1926-11-04
Mems Felt
Slippers, $1.50

Brown or Oxford are the ia
vorite colors in these Slippers
of felt for men. And they
have soft padded soles. All
sizes, $1.50 pair.
Evening star., 1926-11-04
Fall Hats, $3.25

Felt, Velour and Velvet Hats
with high, dented crowns, and
in small or large head sizes
for miss and matron. All the
popular shades for Fall and
Winter.
Evening star., 1926-11-04
Gld's Hose, 75c

Children's Silk k-and-wool Sports
Hose, in colors of tan, gray.
blue and brown with fancy
tops. Sizes 7 to- 10.
Evening star., 1926-11-04
Hamadan Oriental
Rugs, $3.50

Outstanding characteristics OF
these Rugs are their rich color
ings: Chestnut, camel's hair.
with red and blue ard yellow,
all rich colors. The pile is deep
and the rugs possess a rich
silky lustcr. Average size
2.6x4 feet.
Evening star., 1926-11-04
TANKER GOES AGROUND.
Vessel in Trouble Near Where u. S
Destroyers Were Lost.

SAN FRANCISCO, November F).
Within two miles Of where seven
United States destroyers piled upon
the rocks and were pounded to pieces
Evening star., 1926-11-04
Mems '~.'..5- ::
Handkerchiefs
Box of g.. 75c

Plain White Initial Handker-
chiefs, full cut size for men.
Buy now for Christmas.
Evening star., 1926-11-04
Silk Vests, Csc

Soft Quality Glove Silk Vests.
in flesh and orchid. Sizes SO
to AZ.
Evening star., 1926-11-04
Chenille Rugs
S3.25

New Madison Braided Chenille
Rugs, reversible and evenly
woven. Colors are black and
gold. pink and cream. cream
and black. 24x36-inch size
Evening star., 1926-11-04
Baby Dresses, SIC
Slip-on and Coat
Sweaters, S2.95

Plain colors and stripes in
these Slip-on and Coat Sweat
ers. All-wool, suitable for
wear with hip skirts or knick-
ers.
Evening star., 1926-11-04
Chldren's Oxfords
@ E0

Patent Leather Oxfords with
broad toe. Sturdy styles in all
sizes 4 to 8, 8H to II and 1l1z
to =.
Evening star., 1926-11-04
9x12 Seamless
Velvet Rugs, $40

VERY SPECIAL \ new ship
ment of these fine Rugs shown
in the newest effects and
bright colorlngs. The price
offers substantial savings,
Evening star., 1926-11-04
Wool Dresses
S3.95

Wool Jersey Dresses in several
versions of the smart 2-piece
effects. High and two-in-one
neck lines. Sizes 10 to AZ.
New Fall shades.
Evening star., 1926-11-04
Boys Chinchilla
Overcoats, $9.75

IS Coats only, secured much
below the regular price of this
warm, sturdy Chinchilla. Navy,
tan and powder blue. Sizes 3
to 8 years.
Evening star., 1926-11-04
Girls Coats, $8.95

Greatly Underpriced Coats for
girls in latest styles. OF
warm materials and in sizes 7
to II years.
Evening star., 1926-11-04
Boys Pants, Csc

Long-wearing Corduroy Pants,
good and sturdy, for school and
play wear. Very exceptionally
low priced. Sizes 7 to l6.
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FRAN KILN
Crimson Quintet Cuts Loose
in Second Half and Wins
DeCiSiVeIy.
BIZ Times Special

BIZ Times Special
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Dec. IT.
Coach Dean sat on the bench here
Thursday night and watched his In
diana University net team cavort on
the hardwood and run rings around
Franklin. The final score was 97-17
and every one went home happy
except the lads from the Baptist
school.
IL wouldn't be correct to say
Franklin had nothing. and It
wouldn't be fair to say Indiana had
everything. But, Franklin lacked
that smoothness OF team work that
set the Crimson apart from the Bap-
fists. Lyons. Wooden, Skinner and
King played great ball all through
the game, but were outsmarted and
outplayed.
Indiana was content to spend the
first half feeling out the Baptists,
the period ending 14-10.
The Deanmen decided to cut loose
In the second half and then the fire.
works started. Kruger and Beck
ner started sling shots at the hoop
and Sibley and Cornell kept follow
ing in. Beckner took the scoring
honors of the evening with six goals
and five free throws. Summary:
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Former Sport Star
Is Suicide

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK. Dec. 1.-THE suicide
of William a. Larned. one of the
greatest tennis stars OF all time. was
attributed by friends today to his
dependency over an illness that
made the former vigorous athlete, at
81. like a crippled old man.
Larned shot himself to death in his
rooms at the Knickerbocker Club
late Thursday. He was one Of Roose-
velts Rough Riders in the Spanish
American War. was national singles
champion seven times, and was
among the ranking ten American
tennis players nineteen times.
He was national champion in 1901
and 1902 and from 1907 to 1911, in
elusive. He was a member of six
Davis cup teams.
Larped was wealthy and sold his
Stock Exchange seat for $4,000
when he retired in 1922.
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Notre Dame Football Play
erS Given Block N. D.a
n at Banquet.

BIZ NFA Serptce
SOUTH BEND, Ind, Dec ~. -
Twenty-eight members Of Knute
Rockne's varsity football team re-
ceived block IN. DIS" here Thurs.
day night for work on the gridiron
this fall. The Notre Dame Athletic
Association also awarded i've minor
awards, IN. D. A. AS" to varsity
men who failed to receive block let
ters.
The awards were presented 40 chs
annual civic banquet and every man
who played football under Irish"
colors this year was present. Jimmy
Phelan, Purdue coach and q Notre
Dame alumnus, was ono OF the
guests. Those who received awards
were:
~ BLOCK n, D.s--yphn YpsdiscA, O.
Ll4eapig. j Smith. Ray MarellL FTehk
John McManmon, John Poliski, John Wal.
lace, Joe Maxwell, JOG Benda Charles
Hiiey Arthur Tth Psrisieu, Capt, ~ Gene pa
KasGk AffS snSzaaSg John hm mismiQ 5SSa
Harry o'Boyle, Ray Bahman, cupt. 'Tone
E HearndonA John Chevigney and William
m, n; D X ,A.e-g Ksefs, McAdAms. T.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
LANDIS STAYS ON BASEBALL THRONE AS HARMONY PREVAILS
New Contract, More Pay
Given Judge-JohnSon
Threat Fades Out.
BY Clark b. Kelsey

United Press Staff CorresDondent
CHICAGO. Dec. 17.-Complete
harmony reigned within the ranks
of organized baseball today, as a re-
suit of the 1926 joint meeting Of the
two major leagues.
The peaceful attitude settled over
the entire organization as a sequel
of the occasion Thursday when the
last of the differences which for six
years have separated K. M. Lands,
high commissioner. and Ban john
son, president of the American
League, were settled.
The peace meeting followed Ian
dis reelection. for another seven
year term at an increase in salary
Of $4,000 a year-making his an
nual wage 5000.
When Ban Was Banished
Previously Johnson had been re-
stored to the advisory committee
which. with lands as a member, is
supposed to handle all baseball prob
lens, and from which Johnson was
banished two years ago at Lands
request.
A few minutes after lands had
been unanimously reelected late
Thursday. he and Johnson were pho
togra phed together for the first time
since their ruction began in 1920, a
few weeks after the former Federal
Judge was appointed to clear the
major leagues Of the faint that fol-
lowed the BLACK Sox" scandal.
The peace move was by far the
most important event of the meet
ing. The most important change in
the present method of running the
game was a boost in the walter price
OF players from $500 to $1,000.
Draft Argument Later
Other action taken included the
appointment OF a committee to meet
with ball players to confer regarding
establishment of homo for old-time
players; the setting OF April is as
the date for q decision on the Sc
lective draft argument; the appoint
ment of a committee of six 70 study
the selective draft subject.
Rumors of pending deals between
clubs are thick, but so far nothing
definite has been announced in the
way of major league trades.
Bill Killefer, coach OF the 81
Louis Cardinals last year. signed to
coach the Browns next year.
The only player deal actually con-
summated was the purchase by the
Cincinnati Reds of Pitcher Kolp,
Highlander, from st. Paul, Ameri-
can Association Club.
Sam Breadon. president OF the
st. Louis Cardinals, spiked rumors
that Manager Rogers Hornsby would
be traded or sold when he classified
them as pure bunk"
There's a little difficulty about
salary" he said. but wen come 20
terms"
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
POCKET BILLIARD TILT
Tinker, ShelbyviTle, and Henning
Wind Up Match Tonight.

The third block of the special
pocket billiard match between Gene
Henning, State champion, and @. A
Tinker, Shelbyville, was played at
shelbyville. On the first two games
Henning had a lead of 800 to 231.
Tinker overcame this lead in the
third block and now leads Henning,
$50 to 416.
Tinker had high runs of 90 and
81. Henning's high run was 20. The
fourth and last block will BIZ played
tonight at the Claypool billiard par
Aors at $40. Admission is free.
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OVER COE:
Butler Turns in Impressive
Performance in First
Home Game.

Butler turned in an impressive per-
Torrance in its first home game of
the season Thursday night against
Coe College at the new National
Guard Armory, winning, 1926.
The Iowa team pulled a short. fast
passing attack. but which failed to
materialize for victory against the
local defense.
The Bulldogs jumped off to an
early lead and the score at the half
stood 1911 in Buffers favor.
Holz, lanky Blue and White
center, was easily the star of the
local team. He connected for six
field goals, three Of them long
shots from the center of the floor.
The two Lamb brothers. Harris and
Willis, on the, Coe team gave the
crowd something new to talk about.
1t was impossible to distinguish one
from the other and their Identity
was disclosed only by the numbers
on their backs. Harris Lamb
thrilled the crowd during the first
half with two long arched shots. the
ball swishing through the net with
out touching even the rim.
The Armory was packed and an
appreciative crowd cheered the
efforts of both teams. Holtz. Chadd
and Wakefield were the outstand-
ing Butler performers while the
Lamb brothers, Tullis, and Hubbard
were best for Coe.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
GOLF nj EET
Sacramento Open Held
TurneSa Wins Medal.
By UaEted Press

By United Press
SACRAMENTO. Cal, Dec. H.
Leading golfers OF the country
gathered here for the Sacramento
open tournament, which started to-
day.
The medal competition was won
Thursday by Joe Turnesa, New
York, paired with G. r. spickard,
Sacramento. with a score of So.
Turnesa received 800 and his
amateur partner a cup.
Scores Of other prominent pro
fessionals included Cyril Walker, 65;
Mike Brady, 81; AL Watrous, 6S; Bob
by Cruikshank, SO; Johnny Farrell
10; Abe Espinosa, 10; J. B. Kinnear,
70; Bill Mehlhorn, "a; George Dun
can, IS; Al Espinosa, 70.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
TURNER'S DRILL DAILY
South Siders Prepare for Game With
Indiana Five Sunday.

Coach AL Meyer has been putting
his South Side Turner basket team
through some hard drills this week
in preparation for It's game with
the Ia Rue Ohio Indians at the
Turner gym Sunday afternoon.
The redskins are led by Jim
Thorpe, world famous Indian ath-
lete, and boast in their lineup some
OF the best Indian basketball play
ers active today
It has been announced that the
Indians will put on a stunt show
previous to the game. A large crowd
is expected to witness the contest.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
INTENTIONAL PASS

RI HE first experiment would
It'll like to see the teams make
in the South would have to
DO with the intentional pass. Prob
ably there is no solution of this play
that would satisfy, yet an expert
knent would be well worth while.
The other day i received the
following suggestion from Cali
fornia fan, Albert Lengel. While
It is not an exactly new idea, it
Is one that always have be-
Ileved worth experimenting with.
Here is his proposed rule:
"It shall be optional with the mat
der to accept a base on balls after
receiving four legal balls and before
receiving three strikes" Here is
the way such a rule would be inter
sDreted:
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
NORMAL WINS
MunCie Teachers Take
Measure of Indiana Central.
BB Times Special


BB Times Special
MUNCIE, Ind, Dec. 1T-BrIncie
Normal took the measure of Indiana
Central College here Thursday night,
1920. The Indianapolis team was
never in the lead. and although
fighting hard. was unable to get the
range OF the basket.
The locals were handicapped with
out Fulmer. star forward, but never.
theless exhibited a fast brand of
basketball and were leading 1873 at
the half. Wade was best for the
locals. while FRANKIE was the shining
light for Indiana Central.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
CONCRETE EXAMPLE

ABE RUTH Is at bat. He is
Xxi pitched four balls, but re-
fuses to take his base. He
finally gets two balls good enough
TO swing at and fouls off both, max
ing the count three balls and two
strikes.
Then Ruth, if he desired, could
: continue to hit until he had his
third strike, or, If he preferred,
be could walk, provided there had
been four wide ones prior to the
second strike.
Offhano, as I see 1t, the one great
Fest flaw to such a rule would be
that 1t would tend to delay the
game, which is always Objectionable.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
GUY BEDWELL IMPROVES
BIZ United Preaa

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 1.-THE
condition OF Guy Bedwell, Baltimore
race track man, injured here Thurs.
day III an automobile accident, was
much improved today. attendants at
Baptist Hospital. where he is re-
covering, told the United Press. Bed
well stuffed six broken ribs and
other bruises about the body and
face, his nurse said.
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Bill CarIigan and George Moriarty.
The first named Is still number
one backstop of the Chicago White
Sox as well as manager.
Dan Howley and Jack McCallister
both have won fame as minor
leaguers, but have no particular
big league background to commend
them. The addition of FIVE new
managers to the American League
is sure to stimulate in the 1927
race,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
BANKER NET LEAGUE

Action was the word at Liberty
Hall Thursday, where three Banker
League games were played. The
Meyer-Kiser team fell before the
Washington Bank and Trust. 2s-14.
The Peoples State squad downed In
diana National, 800. In the last
game, Fletcher American National
dropped the Reserve Loan Life.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
PHONES ON PARKWAY

BIZ United Press
LOS ANGELES. Dec. 1.-THE
golfers at Lakeside here always are
springing something new. Their
latest plan is TO install telephones
right out on the golf course.
Too many foursomes have broken
broken up when a member has had 10
leave the game and return to the club
house to answer q call.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
MARM0N MOTORS WIN

The Marinon Motor basket team
defeated the Indianapolis Light and
Heat five, 41-28. at the South Side
Turner gym Thursday The Mar
mons led at the half, 27-1s. Stewart
and Allison were best for the win
ners, while Hickman looked good
for the losers. The Marrnons desire
games with State teams. Address
r. j. Stehlin, Plant No. 3, Msrmon
AtsAuc Gas ssntaxMAAx.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
BUSY WINTER FOR HELEN

JBT Un4ted Press
BERKELEY, Cal. Dec. 17.-Helen
I. Wills, the tennis star, has left for
aEew York with the manuscript Of
"a book of poems of her own author
ship. which she hopes to have pub
( Tfshed.
She also expects to join the staff
iof a New York newspaper TO gain
experience as g commercial artist
participation in a winter tournament
Us among other events on her pro-
gram for the winter In New York.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
BOBBY GARCIA SIGNED

bU DHtted Press
PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 17.-Jim.
my Bronson. who handled Tunney
in his fight with Dempsey, has
signed his protege, Bobby Garcia,
Rrmy featherweight champion, to
meet the winner of the Bass-Chap-
man fight here next month,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
WIDE TO VISIT STATES
"a A. u. Lifts Ban and Swedish
Runner viii Perform.
Ry United Press

Ey United Press
NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE A. A.
NJ. has lifted it's ban against COM
petition of foreign athletes in Ameri-
can events in the case of Edwin
wide, Swedish distance runner, VINO
Defeated Paavo Nurmi.
Wide probably will compete in a
;wo-mile event at the K. Of c., in
door games, Jan. 8.
The exception was made possible
an his case by the fact that Wide,
"a teacher In a Swedish gov1rnment
school, has been sent here to study
american educational systems and
his expenses are being borne by the
4school.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
~ BIG s. TO PERFORM
Local Negro Meters Play Shelby
vile Aggregation This Evening.

The "Y Big 5" of the Negro
branch Y. M. c. A. will meet a
Shelbyville squad on the local floor
tonight for their fourth game Of the
season. The Shelbyville aggregation
boasts of a fast team headed by
Charles Kelly, a former Indianapo-
lis boy and local "Y'' medal winner.
The locals defeated Marlin Tues
day at Tarion, % to IS, winning. in
the last five minutes to play. The
curtain raiser tonight will start at
7:45, and the big game at $3.50.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17

There will be a meeting Sunday
afternoon at $3.50 at the Capitol
bowling alleys, at which time the
new Em-Roe Travelling League win
be organized. All bowlers Interested
should be present at this session, as
rules and bylaws will be the main
topics. This league should prove
very popular with all the bowling
public, as the strength of the teams
to enter have been proven and some
interesting matches can be seen any
Sunday at the alleys represented.
There will be two matches Of in
terest rolled next Sunday. In the
afternoon the last half Of the Hue
ber- Haisleys VS.. Fehr-Fox match will
be rolled at the Recreation alleys,
It looks as if the double "F"' com
binations will be hard to down, as
they have a lead of fifty-three pins
at present, but "Hais" and Hueber
have in the past been best when
they had their backs to the wall.
Summing up, it will be a dandy
match to witness.
At 1880 Sunday night the Wash
ingtOn alleys viii be the scene Of
match between the Offering
team of the Washington League
against the Werbe-Meissen squad
of the Century and Capitol No.
Leagues. These clubs are evenly
matched and another interesting
session is assured the railbirds.
If the writer did not know that
the Capitol No. 2 League was com
posed of bowlers in the $50 and un-
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
CENTRAL "Y" LOSES

The Converse All-Stars, Chicago,
defeated the Central "Y." 1924, at
the South Side Turner gym Wednes
day night. Carlyle Friddle, member
of the former Franklin College
champions, performed with the Wis
itors
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BIZ NEA Service
CHICAGO. Dec 17.-Five new
managers will battle for supremacy
in the American League next year.
Here they are pictured in front Of
the hotel. where the Ban John
son organization held its annual
meeting Tuesday and Wednesday.
Three Of the new managers have
served their apprenticeship as
players in the league-Ray Schalk,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
THREE GAMES SATURDAY
Central "Y' Blues Meet MeteOrs-
HANDLERS Play Dentists.

Three games are scheduled at the
Y. NJ. c. A. Saturday night. The
first contest will be staged between
the c. c. c. Girls and the Riverside
Rink Girls, and the second between
the Indianapolis .Ramblers and the
Indiana Dental College.
The Indianapolis Meteors will
meet the Central "Y" Blues in the
windup. The Blues put the Meteors
out of the running in the city indie
pendent tourney last year and the
latter club is out for revenge.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
HOPPE IN LEAD

BIZ United Press
NEW YORK. Dec. 17.-WiTlie
Hoppe was leading Kinney Matsu-
yama, SOTO to 1912. after Thursday
nights play in their 1872 balkline biz.
lard match here.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
GRANGE TEAM WINS

BV Untted Pre8d
BIRMINGHAM, Ala, Dec. IT,
Red Oranges New York Yankees de-
feated George Wilson's Wildcats, IA
to 3, In a post-season professional
football game here Thursday,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
THIRD VICTORY

Bridgeport annexed his third
straight victory IN the Negro balk-
line billiard tourney being held at
the Monarch parlors, with a 100-71
victory over Hazard Thursday night
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
CANADIANS LOSE

( 3BH United Press
PROVIDENCE, r. L.. Dec. IT,
~The Toronto and McNll University
gsgwinnners, Canadian intercollegiate
k<sAsynpsrng, ware defe{ - by Brown,
faA 90 ~. AAss xAas n
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
Basketball Notes

The Memorial Baptist basketball team
held its lead in the Circle. City. League
/ Thursday by winning its third straight vic
games, George Mayer defeated Fairbanks,
Morse and the Service Products dropped
The Carr Tire team.
Tho wooddde Juniors annexed three
more games this week, trouncing the
West Parks 39-7 the University Heights
A O., BOLT, and defeating the Indian
npolis Blue Demons, 1915.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1926-12-17
Mm.SEASON SHIFT

~7ACK in 1920 the rulemakers
Xxi decided that after a batted
ball passed out of the play
ing field, the jurisdiction of the
umpire over it Immediately ended.
II the ball was fair, in the
Nptnion of the umpire, when 1t
passed out of the playing field,
II was a home run, even though it
finally curved foul before passing
out of his sight.
The rule seemed fair enough and
u am still rather partial to it, but
Ehe consensus of a majority Of the
srnpires and managers was that it
kpas more accurate for the umpire
10 render a decision OF fair or foul
Is to where the ball was when it
PASSED out of his view.
This decision was reached after
hbout two months of play, so that
BART of the season was played under
hne rule and the rest under just the
opposite.
Babe Ruth pHofited to the extent
M six home runs that spring and lost
berhaps a dozen others as a result OF
khe change.