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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1928-10-19
Alexandria Jail Warden
Fired When 2 Get Away

Two prisoners who escaped yes
terday from the Alexandra Jail re-
nnained at large today asN Sergt.
Robert H. Cox pondered over who
he would appoint as jailer. The
vacancy resulted when Cox relieved
i. w. Moore from duty for neg
Iigence in permitting his charges
to make their getaway.
Rewards of SIS each were offered
for the capture of Luther Robinson
and Frank Jackson. Robinson was
awaiting a trial on a housebreaking
charge, while Jackson was serving
a year for grand larceny. The men
overpowered Moore while he had a
door to their cell open in order to
release trusty.
Evening star., 1928-03-15
LINEUP ALREADY DECIDED
EXCEPT FOR THE BOXMEN
Acquisition of Speaker, Return of Cobb and Re.
covery of Hauser, Give Connie Mack High Hopes
of Dethroning the Yankees.

will be the three southpaws making
the grade. Five right-handers who
seem to have the inside track are
Howard Ehmke, the veteran Jack
Quinn, Ed Rommell, Jing johnson. who
came back last year, and the much
Travelled Joe Bush.
Several Other Candidates.
Bill Shores, with Waco last year. has
shown enough to warrant additional
inspection and he will be one of the
athletes In Athletic uniform at the
start of the season. John Lyons, Ike
Powers, Claude Jonnard and several
other pitchers, who would like to play
with the Athletics must fight 1t cut
for assignment, which will be reduced
to a minimum by the time the season
gets under way.
The return to form Of Joe Hauser,
a great first baseman when right; ad-
dition Of Iris Speaker and persuasion
Of Ty Cobb to play again make up a
combination causing Manager Mack
TO smile and hope that tickle base ball
fortune will smile on him again, after
a series of frowns over a period Of II
years.
The Philadelphia pitchers were slow
starters last year and were very late
in realizing that the season had started.
The pitchers say their arms will tell
different story in 1923 and the other
players believe them. The Athletics
think they have enough power to win
pennant and expect to dethrone the
New York Yankees. No claim Of out
slugging the champions is made, but
the runnerS-up of 1927 think they will
get more hits and runs
Evening star., 1928-03-15
BY JOHN b. FOSTER.

SHREVEPORT, La, March i5.--Like
the Cubs. the Chicago White Sox have
an infield problem on their hands. The
Cubs have little more OF 1t. in fact.
than their city rivals, though both ap-
pear handicapped.
The greater part OF the Sox problem
is at second base. Aaron Ward has
gone to Cleveland to Join Peckin-
paugh. The Sox thought Ward was
going 10 make fine player for them.
but Ward found 1t as hard TO play ball
In Chicago rs he did In New York
partly because Of his peculiar way OF
figuring upon the Importance OF base
ball to himself. So the Sox asked
waivers, and Cleveland. needing some
one badly with Spurgeon handicapped
by sore arm. took him.
iunneficid probably will play second
In his place for the Chicago team. This
young man has chance TO make him
high-class reputation because he will
work with an infield having more speed
than the Sox have had In long while.
II Hunnefield falls down, there Is an
infielder by the name OF Redfern. who
has played around n lot and who might
do things II he Is quite cured OF st0m-
ach trouble. There also is anotilcr cam
didate for second by the name OF Mann,
who has had something or another the
matter with him. Beats all how this
years crop OF youngsters have the
"hypos" That Is half OF what ails
base ball.
Out OF that bundle OF fodder pre-
sented for the surveillance Of Ray
Schalk II Ia likely that n second base.
man can be found 10 uphold the cause
| for the South Side, But II only there
were a second baseman In sight the
| sure equal Of what Kamm Is. or OF what
Cissell promises TO be. the Sox would
have reel Of chain lightning, Clancy.
| at first base has one bad habit for a
| first baheman He has not learned Ia
throw underhnnd. and his hitch and
jerk costs him too much time. 1t gives
runners a step. and step Il a lot In
base ball these days.
Also there appeared on the field o
i6-year- -old schoolboy bv the name OF
Davis. "a resident OF Shreveport and
crazy about base ball. This boy plays
first. Only 10. and without experience.
he can give cards and spades to three
National League first haaemen without
calling the roll further. lie is not u
Hal Chase. but It IN doubtful II Chass
al first. when 10. was nimbler or faster.
II this boy bats an well four years nom
now All hc should be expected To bht, ne
win be- Il top~notcher.
The Box have hopes that Cox n flght~
hand pitcher. will pull through for them,
II their old timers come back To form
the team will have little To worry about
80 far as pitchers are concerned. Bihn~
kenship says he Is better fit 10 pitch this
Spring than last year Faber either
should be- good or he will be near the
parting Of the ways. as he has been
In service long time.
What tho team needs is catchers.
What practically every team IN the West
except the Chicago Cubs ~-,needs II
Gatehers, There are none being tutnred
In the bushes Mike Kelly has the best
NJ the lot In Kenna. This means that
major league clubs are on the trail OF
Evening star., 1928-03-15
MARINE BASE BALL
SQUAD CONTAINS rs

Quantico Marine base ball candidates
reported for training today at Marine
Barracks, Norfolk. Va. with 26 prospec-
tive players in uniform.
j. r. Ready. head coach for several
seasons. is again in charge. assisted by
Capt S. w. Freeny, who Will handle the
team schedule as we'll.
The training field at Norfolk has been
designated Camp Johnny Hemphill. In
honor of the former star, who was
recently killed in Nicaragua
Candidates who reported are: w. B.
Appleby. j. j. Bills. j. r. Bishop. J. j.
Bukowy. A. w. Shenoweth, w. c. Derr.
r. Duncan. T. c. Godfrey, r. O. Han
nah. c. Hill. c. NJ. Hollingsworth r. S.
Howell. H. D. Hudson. j. L. Kidd. J. j.
Levey, F. j. Murphy. j. p. Reid. w. A.
Scarlett. H. E. Smith. w. j. Sullivan.
L. L. Traw. J. Vitak. j. o. Van Horn.
r.. HOWE, Charles o. Powell, Joseph
Schwartz.
Evening star., 1928-03-15

to keep in training and live straight.
meant what ! said. SO let that
end the matter. I'm not worried.
They're all a clean bunch.
Golf? Sure, they can play all
they want. The game improves
their batting eye and develops a
healthy swing at the ball. There's
nothing to this 'hoof and mouth
disease business. Hoofing after the
ball will do them good. And as for
mouthing about their scores and
shots. well they'd mouth anyhow"
Peckinpaugh says he has several
reasons for wanting to turn out a
successful club this season. One Is
Cleveland Is his home town.
Another Is his desire to be q sue
cess as q manager from the begin
ming.
Peck Is all over the diamond, talk
ing to the rockies and demon-
strating his points OF the game.
Luke Sewell, the catcher. and Uhle,
Levsen and Miller. all pitchers, are
equally active In working with the
new material.
I'VE have a good team and bright
prospects. although I am not think
ing OF the pennant outlook just
now" is all Peckinpaugh will say in
discussing the Tribes outlook. my
big job now is to pick my men and
get ready for the opening of the sea-
SON"
Evening star., 1928-03-15
ST. GODDARD IS LEADING
IN 12O-MlLE DOG DERBY

THE PAS. Manitoba, March IS (H,.-~-
With q clear margin OF 0 minutes,
Emile st. Goddard. champion dog
mushor OF the North country, today
faced the final lap OF the i20-mile The
Pas Derby. Ills closest rival was Earl
Bridges. who drove desperate race
yesterday In an endeavor TO recover lost
time, but was handicapped by n leader
less team.
Six teams started the second 40-mile
lap yesterday. but only four finished.
Leo st. Goddard and Harry Oiensky
dropped out. Both experienced difiicul-
ties with their dogs.
In third position today was Sam
Pranteau, the 60-ycar-old Indian
musher, while his fellow townsinan
from Grand Rapids. Manitoba, another
Indian. Solomon Cook. was fourth.
Evening star., 1928-03-15
BY BRIAN BELL.
fAssociated Press Sports writsr.)

"ORT MYERS, Fla, March 15.--
l. SO far as Manager Connie Mack
and his Philadelphia Athletics
l. are concerned, the American
League may open Its season.
The White Elephants are ready.
The tall tactician has decided on the
personnel Of his club In every branch
but pitching and has until June to
reach q final decision on the hurting
corps.
The outfield packs a punch with Ty
Cobb, iris Speaker and AL Simmons as
regulars from right to left, and Bing
Miller and Walter French In reserve.
All five hit over 800 last season, Sim
mons led with 1892, Cobb was satisfied
with 1857, Speaker clicked for 1927 with
uniform. registered 1925 and French
finished at .304.
Cobb and Speaker, the 40-year-old
veterans, are asking no quarter from
the youngsters as the season stretches
ahead. Cobb did his early condition
ing with the Giants, while Speaker put
on a Philadelphia uniform for the first
time with his new teammates and soon
was gathering In the fly balls, long and
short, with effortless ease. Cobb, never
the fielder that made Speaker great.
had no more trouble than his friend
from Texas in getting In shape in his
native Georgia.
Hauser's Knee Sound Again.
Joe Hauser, with his trick knee as
good as ever. started playing first base
without limp and took his old place
back without opposition. Max Bishop
was assigned to second. Joe Boley re-
tanned shortstop and the hard-hitting
Sammy Hale again took over third.
Capt. Eddie Collins, who can play IN a
pinch; the versatile Jimmy Dykes and
Joe Hassler, Fort Smith, Ark, product
Of impressive physique, will make up
the infield reserves. Hassler shows signs
of being a great major league short
stop. Dykes can play any one OF the
four infield positions and Eddie Collins
can pinch hit, play second and third.
There was no catching problem TO
vex Manager Mack, his 1927 receiving
stan returning intact. Gordon Cochrane.
Ralph Perkins and Jimmy Foxx satisfy
behind the bat.
Selection OF 10 pitchers to go along
through the season presents the only
doubt and this is causing little wear
and tear on the veteran managers base
bali gray matter. Lefty Grove. the
equally left-handed Rube Walberg and
Ossie Orwoll, who plays the outfield or
first base and hits as well as pitcnes
Evening star., 1928-03-15
JENNINGS IS LAUDED
AT A FRAT BANQUET

Hughey Jennings, prominent base ball
figure, who died recently, was eulogized
in resolutions adopted last night BY
Phi Delta Theta Fraternity at its
Founders dinner at the La Fayette
Hotel.
Jennings was a member Of the Co
lumbia University Chapter Of Phi Delta,
Theta. Lou Gehrig. famous Yankee
player. and Harold Ruel, Washington
catcher. also members of the fraternity,
sent kilograms for success Of the din
ner. which marked the eightieth ami
versary of the fraternity.
United States Commissioner of Edu-
cation John j. Tigert was the principal
speaker and DR.. William Mather Lewis,
former president Of George Washing
ton University. now president Of La
fayette, was toastmaster.
Evening star., 1928-03-15
MANDELL-McLARNIN GO
MAY BRING LEGAL TILT

CHICAGO. March Is CP.-Backed by
the Illinois Boxing Commission. Promoter
Jim Mullen OF Chicago today said he
was ready to employ every means known
to the legal profession to prevent the
lightweight championship match be-
tween Sammy Mandell and Jimmy Nc
Larnin at Madison Square Garden.
New York, May II.
Mullen has the signature of Mande!l
and his manager, Eddie Kane, TO
contract calling for titular match In
Chicago June 2l between the cham
pion and an unnamed opponent,
Yesterday Kane signed for the Nc
Larnin bout under the promotion OF
Tex Rickard
Evening star., 1928-03-15
HOREMANS ANNExES
WORLD CUE CROWN
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, March 15.-Com-
ing from behind with series Of brilliant
runs, Edouard Horemans, Belgian bill
lard champion, took the 1872 cham
pionship from Jack Schaefer here last
night by count of 1900 to 1,190.
The match ended in the fifty-fourth
inning when the Belgian miracle
man" clicked off 81 points after taking
the balls on a set-up. The last two
blocks yesterday afternoon and last
night we're in marked contrast to the
opening sessions when Schaeffer secured
a slight lead. After runs OF 284, 1874
and l54. Horemans made lit In the
fifty-third inning to virtually decide the
match.
schaeffer, despite his delicate strok-
Ing. could not get the feel Of the table
In the last two blocks.
II could not shoot them in a basket"
Schaeffer remarked as the new cham
pion made the final billiard.
Schaeffer took the lead almost from
the start OF the match and held it until
the end Of the third block. At the be-
ginning Of the fourth block yesterday
afternoon the champion had 900 points
to 855 for the Belgian.
It was the fourth block that Hore-
mans registered his high run OF 248.
which brought him within % points Of
victory in that particular session. At
that time Schaeffer had only SO in the
fourth block. Schaeffer was "cold" by
reason of his long wait In the corner
while HoremanS was making the big run.
The challenger soon ran his string to
1900, ending the block. Schaefer's
score then was 964.
The challenger resumed play IN the
final block by registering q SO. Then
for four innings he worried along, col
lecting only points. Schaeffer did al
most as badly. Then after collecting "a
Horemans had five other small innings.
The champion made desperate effort
In the closing rounds. registering A. ).
Is and finally 81 with runs OF 81 and
lit and an unfinished run OF 81 to win
the championship.
Evening star., 1928-03-15
EX-BROWNIE HAS EDGE
ON JUDGE FOR POSITION
Cosn Only Outfielder at Present Assured of Assign
ment-Reeves Painfully Hurt by Wyckoff in
Iatter's First Drill.

spine and inflicted an exceptionally
sending him to the clubhouse for ice
pack treatment. He was to idle today,
the shortstop assignment for the game
here going in Grant Gtllls.
Wyckof now tips the scales at 203
pounds. does not seem bit overweight
and is fast He hits savagely, too. The
eX-collcgian's batting prowess imprcsse d
Manager Harris favorably. but Bucky
believes Wyckoff is somewhat shy of be-
ing major league timber at present.
There is a chance that contract will
be offered the former Georgia Tech star
that he may be sent to a minor club
under option.
Evening star., 1928-03-15

BY ]. H. TAYLOR.
Associated Press Sports Writer.
NEW ORLEANS, La. March 15.--
The passing Of years has not dulled
Roger Peckinpaugh's enthusiasm for
base ball, even II 1t has taken It's
toll on the legs which helped him
win the most valuable player trophy
OF the American League In 1925, and
at s37 he will be seen In action again
this year.
Here at the Cleveland training
camp. the new manager of the Tribe
is working out as hard as the rook-
les and already Is In fine physical
condition. While he does not expect
TO play regularly. unless there Is an
emergency. he says he expects to stay
In condition. Joe Sewell will be the
regular shortstop.
Peckinpaugh Is throwing all his
experience. gained In nearly score
OF years In big league base ball, into
the breach to bring Cleveland out
OF the second division. Peck's
knowledge and the enthusiasm be-
ing shown by both the old players
and rockies, observers here believe,
will be the Tribes first line Of de-
fense and offense.
II don't have any special training
rules or dicipline," Peck says In dis
cussing his managerial methods. Il
told my men they would be expected
Evening star., 1928-03-15
l Leading Race for First Base Job athletics Are Ready for Opener ou
HADLEY RESUMES WORK
ON HILL NEXT MONDAY

Special Dispatch 10 The star.
CLEARWATER. Fla. March 1s.--
Next Monday, two weeks and two
days after undergoing an operation
for appendicitis, Irving Hadley. lead
ing pitcher of the Nationals last
year. will resume training for the
impending base ball season.
Examined late yesterday by his
surgeon. Hadley was told that he
might do some tossing and engage
In mild pepper drill the first day
of next week.
Hadley was rounding into fine con-
ditiOn rapidly when stricken with
appendicitis and rushed to hospital
for a midnight operation.
Evening star., 1928-03-15
TABERSKI is UNBEATEN
IN CUE TITLE TOURNEY

CHICAGO. March Is R.-Unde-
feated in six matches Frank Taberski
OF Schenectady, N. Y, the national
pocket billiard champion. today held
undisputed leadership In the current
tournament.
Ralph Greenleaf of Philadelphia and
Erwin Rudolph Of Chicago, former title
holders, remained favorites to give the
Each had dropped a game. but they
have yet to meet each other and
Taberski.
Evening star., 1928-03-15
LAMAR LOSES TO GRIFF;
MUST PLAY AT NEWARK

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CLEARWATER, Fla, March Is.
Bill Lamar, fighting for back salary
and free agent status, was routed
I'm his battle with Clark Griffith at
Belleair yesterday. Bill wanted the
pay that was stopped when he was
suspended by Washington after he
was procured from the Athletics last
season and had asked to be declared
q free agent.
Griffith left golf match for
brief time to appear with Lamar
before Judge Lands, base ball COM
missioner, at the golf club for .
hearing and the Judge quickly de-
cided In Griffith's favor. Lamar
now Is supposed to become the prop
erty Of the Newark club, to which he
was sold by the Nationals.
Evening star., 1928-03-15
PRESEASON TRAYS

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koupal and Lopez: Marsh. Danforth and
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Teachout. stoner. vanrilder, Carroll and
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Myers Arzatti.
GAMES TODAY.
Clearwater-Brooklyn vs. Washington.
Winter Haven-Phillies We. Browns.
st. Pefersburg-Yankees VS.. Braves.
Avon Psrk-Cardiuals VS.. Baltimore.
New Orleans-Cleveland vs.. Toledo.
Braderton-Red Sox vs. Buffalo.
Athens Ga.-tiiants VS.. L. of Georgia.
Evening star., 1928-03-15
JOE PROCTOR is PICKED
FOR BOXING TOURNAMENT 7

Joe Proctor. local heavyweight protege
OF Ooidie Ahearn, has been picked to
represent the South Atlantic A. A. u.
In the national junior amateur tourna-
ment 10 be held at Detroit, March
~ and 23. II Proctor. who Is the only
District gloveman selected for the De-
troit affair, wins there he may be
selected for the United States olympic
team,
Evening star., 1928-03-15
ST. PATRICK'S DAY SHOOT
PLANNED BY LOCAL CLUB

A special st, ratrick's day shoot will
be held Saturday by Washington Gun
Club Mt the Benning range. starting at
o'clock,
There will be two events At 35 tar
gets each, Two or more yellow targets
viii be thrown IN each. A reward Will
40 to the trapshooter who breaks these,
but thoAe failing will be assessed.
A fivesman team, comprising Hogan,
MeCarron. lurke. Nelli and Britt. chal-
lenges any team IN the District Of Co.
Iumbia to match Saturday.
Evening star., 1928-03-15
LAl TO OPEN LAUNDRY
IF GIANTS LET HIM GO

AUGUSTA. Ga. March Is Dr.
Buck Lai. the Chlnaman with the
New Yerk Giants. will open up n
laundry In preference 10 joining
Little Rock. Manager McGraw sent
Lai TO the Little Rocks the other day,
but he In still in camp here.
"Ill 90 In the laundry business
first," Buek declared I'm refusing 10
quit the Giants.
The rockies have . feeling that
they are due for long trip with the
arrival Of George Burns, manager Of
WlIliamsport, and Dick Rudolph.
pilot Of the Waterbury Eastern, on
the lot,
Evening star., 1928-03-15

rhils VIII Keep Busy.

WINTER HAVEN. Fla. March Is
Cpl.--Eyery day from now until March
IS the Phillies are booked To engage
big and little opponents.
A 3-hour practice yesterday brought
all hands into action. with the excep-
ton Of Mitchell and Decatur. pitchers.
Manager Shotton said he would make
every effort TO win exhibition games
and play his strongest team.
Evening star., 1928-03-15
PILOT SCHALK is WORRIED
BY SECOND BASE PROBLEM

Kelly now for Kenna. because the Sox
dickered and didn't like the price. Yet
he Is some bargain. even at a substan-
tial price, II he can catch every day for
a major league club as he can catch
now for Minneapolis.
tcopyrisht 1881
Evening star., 1928-03-15
TRIBE INDICATES LINEUP
FOR MAJOR LEAGUE RACE

regular game with the Buffalo Interna-
tional yesterday because Jack Boley
regular shortstopper, developed a sore
arm.
Hassler. Mack said after the game.
covered the short field In a manner
that was worth setting TO music. He
handled IS chances without the SEM
blance OF bobble and engaged In
three double plays.
The Mackmen trimmed Buffalo, 4 To
o, In a game that was marked by light
but timely hitting.
Tigers Get Trade Offers.
SAN ANTONIO. Tex. March IS Up)
Reports that the Detroit Tiger man.
agement will barter the teams surplus
infield and outffeld material for sea-
soned pitchers have resulted In food
OF offers for the talent.
Three teams have made offers for
Eolen Richardson, recruit third base
man, and as many more are after
Charlie Sullivan. a pitcher: others are
negotiating for Frank Emmer. short.
stop: Dutch" Holland. an outfielder
and Bill Sweeney, first baseman.
Moriarty indicated he will not part
with Richardson.
White SOx Invade Texas.
SHREVEPORT, La. March IS dD.---
Buoyed by three victories over the
Shreveport Sports, the Chicago White
Sox today prepared for their invasion
Of the Texas training camps OF the
Texas Leaguers. Nine games are on
the schedule. starting tomorrow at Fort
Worth.
Timely hitting. fast base running and
the good pitching Of Alphonse Thomas
and Willie 0oodell. rookie. coupled
with their opponents many bobbles
were the concomitants which gave the
White Box their third victory, 0 to 4
over Shreveport yesterday.
1t was the initial pitching perform
ance OF the year for Thomas, and the
hurting ace appeared as good as ever.
ehortstop. He is Joe Hassler, late oi
Fort Smith. Ark. Hasslor got into q
Evening star., 1928-03-15

Cardinals at Home.

AVON PARK. Fla. March IS N'.--
The Cardinals came home today 70
fight IL out here with the Baltimore
Orioles, over whom they gained an easy
f0-to-4 victory Saturday.
Old Pete Alexander was In the lime-
light again as the result OF his per-
formsnce Yesterday In retiring nine men
In three innings In the game with the
Braves at st. Petersburg.
Manager McKechnie planned to use
Berry Smith and Grabowski on the
mound today,
Evening star., 1928-03-15
PRO BASKET BALL.

(Play-off).
New York Celtics, 80; Philadelphia, "a,
Fort Wayne, 22; Cleveland, Is.
Evening star., 1928-03-15
Rohins Are Hitting Well.

CLEARWATER. Fla. March Is CR.--
The hitting prowess Of the 1928 edition
OF the Brooklyn Robins has measured
ND TO the fondest hopes of Manager
Evening star., 1928-03-15

PROFESSIONAL HOCKEY.
Duluth. 2; Winnipeg. 0.