Evening Star Newspaper, March 16, 1921, Page 24

7 4 T SERIES IS ON TAP TODAY BY DENMAN THOMPSON. ad AINESVILLE, Fla, March 16—A good line on the capabilities of “/length contest instead of using thre [ game. ++ The activities of the players on the field will be directed by Manager Pro Tem. Altrock, as Grift's attention will He devoted largely to looking after the gate and other affairs connected with the business end of the excur- sion. Donovan Is Undeeided. i Manager Bill Donovan this morning was undecided as to what proportion of his regulars and rookies to use in the series here. and said he would not decide until the last minute on his choice of pitchers. “ There is no chance of Outfielder Lebourveau, who sprained his ankle in a pract #ing. the team’s trainer reported PDonovan. With Paulette still among the missing and Fletcher not returned from his brother's funeral, Donovan Wil have to use Parkinson. a younsg faflelder, in one of the outfield posi- tions and a pitcher or catcher in the “other two. Meusel, the Phillies' hard-hitting outfielder, has come to terms with the management and will report on Fri- day. Line-up of Nationalx. The Nationals' colts are to line up writh Second Baseman Marhafka lead- ifng off, followed by Shortstop La Motte, Right Fielder Shanks, First ‘Baseman Brower, Third Baseman ~Foss, Center Fielder Goebel, Left +Fielder McHugh, Catcher Picinich and “Pitcher Zachary. Jezebel will toil for four or five rounds and be succeeded by Acosta, If the latter's lame ankle has recovered sufficiently: otherwise ‘Bchacht will finish the contest. Erickson and Brower are the only other flingers in.the party and they may see service tomorrow. Gharrity y play first base when Brower tches. Tucker was left in Tampa, cause Shanks made a special re- quest to be allowed to play in the mes here, and Mogridge was not ought along, owing to the fact that. e Torres, he is nursing a dameged ‘These players. together with Shaw, Judge, Harris, « WO'Rourke, Ellerbe, Eschmann, Milan, ce and Lewis, remained at Tampa. here they will continue their daily orkouts under the watchful eve of lcBride. Johmson Cemter of Attraction. Walter Johnson yesterday was the he Nationals put through their train- Barney worked for only fielding bunts and ‘ming up with Ed Gharrity. H free in his arm motion Jobbing he did. The test for Walter ill come when he is sufficiéntly far in his training to begin ing speed. 2 Gets Cuban to Help Out. Doc Nance, the Tampa State League tcher, who has been helping out in training, was given some assist- ce yesterday by Alverez, the pitcher ‘ho played with the Cuban Stars in jhe exhibitions agatnst the Nationals s Alverez works in Tampa d has been e McBride to ily provide targets in the stick drill. Frank O'Rourke yesterday gave an xhibition of shortstopping in the in- practice worthy of mid-season. Judge au?u pt:n:m&d in his w-i graceful sty! t Harris an Showed noed” of ice in foozling Giants Defeat Flyers, 28 to 1. SAN ANTONIO, March 16.—The New 'ork Nationals, training here, in- ded Kelly Field, the Army aviation t. yesterday and defeated the blishment's team, 28 to 1. t Beaumont, Tex. Philadelphia Americans, 3: 8; 1. Beaumont (Texas League), 4; 4; 4. Batteries — Slappey, Keefe jtyles; Everett, Hymel and Kelly. t Orange, Tex.:, Hoyston' (Texal League). 2 5: 5. 5% Louls Cardinals (second team), Batteries—Barfoot. Sheppard, Nich- ‘and GriMith, Wright; Doak, Dod- n, North and Eiffort, Gillam Greis- Is it possible to have two different ings on plays that appear iden- ical? This is raised by the follow- conditions: There is a runner on rat base. The pitcher, while stand- ng. perhaps a foot in front of the ber, delivers the ball to the bat nan. who does not offer at it. What the ruling? In the other case the ibber, delivers the ball to the batte. He does not offer at it. What is the oper ruling? First Is Balk; Secon If, with a runner on first, the pitch- r_delivers the ball to tI batsman hile in front of the rubber, and the tsman does not offer at the ball, t act by the pitcher constitutes & k. The runner on first should ce to second. aring on the batsman. Is Ball If, with the his pitchers probably will be obtained by President Griffith in the three games to be played here with the Philadelphia club of | he National League, the first of which is scheduled for this afternoon. By a last-minute change in plaps only thirteen players were taken on this ~4rip, Manager McBride having decided - h s 2 advanced in their work for two of them to divide the toil in a regulation- e | President, George P. Sacks of Bethes. ever|da; secretary-treasurer, J. E. War- felt no pain as a result of theithén of Kensington: board of gov- L1 ' The pitch has no that his hurlers are far enough e for as many innings apiece in each ! With Sandlot Rockford Athletic Club will open its season Sunday afternoon with a game against Quincy Athletic Club. The teams wrll meet on Monument lot dia- lmond No. 1 at 3 o'clock. The Rock fords wil practice tomorrow and Fri day evenings at 5 o'clock on Patter- | son Field. Convention Hall Market Athletic Club will have a nine in the field this season and desires engagements. For games, write Manager George Simons, Convention Hall market. Orfole nine, contender for the four- vear-old championship last year. ¥ to meet fifteen-year-old ag- ' gregations. Challenges will re- | ceived by Manager Nick Sakos, 1329 | Sth street northeast. * Gibraltar Athletic Club will hold a meeting at § o'clock Saturday night |in apartment 31, 48 H street north- cast. The Gibs will practice Sunday | morning. | Costello Post, American Legion, has | elected C. Reinhard captain of its base ball team. Manager Raymond Ward | is booking games. His address is 130 {Randolph place, telephone North i Trintty Athletic Club wants ga with the Mount Rainler Yankees, W wick Juniors and other thirteen-year- old teams. Manager Mervin Dix, 3328 O stregt. telephone West 1673, will re- ceive dhallenges. Webster School nine vanquished Ab- bot School's team in a fourteen-in- ning contest, 15 to 14. LEAGUE NAMES LEADERS Robert L. Tolson Heads Mont- | gomery County Circuit—Season to Open on May 30. ROCKVILLE, Md.. March 16.—The Montgomery County Base Ball League, recently organized, has elect- ed officers as follows: President, Rob- ert L. Tolson of Rockville; vice nes ar- ernors, Frank L. Hewitt, Rev. James Kirkpatrick, George E. Pollock, Dr. Bates Etchison and W. Harry Beard. A committee, composed of the inan- agers of the various teams, has been named to prepare a schedule. The season will open May 30 and close Labor day. The teams composing the league are Rockville, Gaithersburg, Kensington, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Boyds. Gallaudet Base Ball Rough. | Base ball at Gallaudet has some- thing on foot ball when it comes to . making casualty lists. Two of the Kendall Greeners- took the count at practice yesterday. Danofsky, likely second base recruit, hurt his left leg while striving to stop a speedy grounder and will be out of action for a few weeks. Langenberg, another infielder. was knocked unconscious RUPERT,LET 5 GO OVER AMD CALL OM THE KLAXOMS THIS EVENING /| MAN | THIS 15 RUPERT JONES AINT 1T 7 WELL MY NAME 1S GUS KLAXOM . LAST WEEK OF HOME BREW MADE WITH YOUR RECIPE AN IT WAS SOME BrEW. I'VE GOT To HANE Your RECIPE THAT S A ! Ross Sets a Swimming l Mark for 500 Meters l CHICAGO, March 16.—Norman | Ross broke the world record for I the 50Q-meter swim by covering | i | thedix tance In 6 minutex 44 2-5 secondx laxt night, lowering the previous record by 7 1-5 sec- onds. The forimer record alvo wax held by Rows. e | n A DRILLS AT FORT MYER | TO ASSIST POLO TEAM Fort Myer's Polo Association ex- pects to help its treasury Friday aft- erncon and night when cavalrymen NO! | NEVER MET Gu'S KLAYOM AND | DON'T WANT To! HE IRRITATES ME MORE LET'S WAL AROUMD THE Bt.osu«. THAT AWFUL GUS KLAXOM 1 CoMING DOWN THE STREET. I CAN'T STAMD THE SIGHTOF Him ED BRANDT GAVE ME A GLASS THAN ANy EvER SAW! RUPE WE WANT You To SITIN A LITTLE GAME OF 10 CENT LIMIT To-MIGHT. GOT SEVERAL 600D SCOUTS LIMED UP = - —By Webster CounTrmE ouT IF GUS KLAXOHN L$ f GoiNG To LAY Gus KLAYoN RUPE, Gus KLaxon 1S VERY Amxious To MEET You M0 — AND — WELL, | DON' T WANT To MEET THAT MICROBE . UNOERSTAND ? DON'T EVER MENTION HIS | NAME > ME AGAIM LIKED IT, En? iLL SEND YOou ™ Recipe TrS AFTERNOON By MESSENGER. Goooright, 1921, W T Webvaae. OPEN L CHESS PLAY Capablanca and Lasker Adjourn First Game in Havana After Thirty-Two Moves. HAVANA, March 16.—Jose R. Capa- bianca of Cuba and Dr. Emanuel Lasker of Berlin, who last night began in this city a chess tournament which will probably decide the champlonship of the 'world, adjourned their first game after the thirty-second move, with the result remaining very doubtful. Neither of these past masters of the game had suc- ceeded in gaining a decided advantage and artillerymen will give exhibitions | juring the four tense hours they sat be- in the riding hall at the Virginia |fore the board, but it seemed that dur- military post. Proceeds from the e) tertainments will go to the polois who are planning an extensive eam- when he collided with Hanis, out- flelder, in attempting to catch a fly ball. Langenberg may resume prac- tice today. Hilltop Catcher Injured. i Georgetown University's base ball squad lost & promising candidate for catcher- yesterday when Snell had a finger broken during practice. Coach O'Reilly believes the receiver will be out of the game for several. weeks. | The Hilltoppers will not open their | season Saturday, Mount St. Mary's having canceled its engagement for that day. Printers Plan Club. A Young printers and-apprentices of | the printing craft will meet tomor- row night at 7:30 o'clock in Epiphany gymnasium to organize an athletic club. C. 8. Barnes, instructor in the Typothetae School of Washington, will have charge of the meeting. Offers fl,mor Player. KNOXVILLE. Tenn., March 16.— The Boston club of the Continental League has offered the Providence team of the same circuit $5,000 for “Steel Arm” Dickey, negro southpaw. Reflogal to Pilot Meridian. MOBILE. Ala. March 16.—C. E. Reflogal of Birmingham has, been signed as manager of the Meridian team of the Mississippi State League. | | Jordan Leads Pitt Quint. Lloya Jordan of Punxsutawney, Pa. | has been elected captain of the 19; University of Pittsburgh basket bail team. Jordan was the star of this year's five. He is a sophomore. T N empty, the pitcher deiivers the 1 to the batsman, while in front f the rubber, and the batter does t offer at I whether it . such a pitch is called | goes over (he' \ s empty it is a ball; provided the | tter does not offer at the pitch. Some Wonderful Values in Uniforms Equipment—Lowest Prices PLENTY OF BATS Louisville Bats, $225 SEE US FIRST! *Special Team Discounts 905-F§t.A 1410 N. Y. Ave. 'HERE is no tobacco than T tinctive IDISTRICT FENCERS aign. l’1-"¢"fur troops of cavairy and a battery of fleld artillery will demonstrate their skill at horsemanship. The program will include Roman and Cossack riding. fancy drills, artillery in action and specialties. The exhibitions will be held at 3:30 and 8 o'clock. cut. Col. Henry Breckinridge, Maj F. W. Honeycutt and Maj. H. M. R: nex of the Washington Fencers' C have returned from New York with the natlonal foil team championship, won Monday night from the New York Fencers' Club and the New York Athletic Club. The score was 18 bouts 0 10. ’ ‘%herman_ Hall, national individual fencing champion, was one of the New York Athletic Club representa- tives defeated. His teammates were Lee Nunez and B. F. O'Conner. George Breed, L. M. Schoonmaker and J. B. Tetaz composed the New York Fencers’ Club team. 3 Morss Yacht Race Leader. NEW YORK, March 16.—Appoint- ment of Capt. Henry A. Morse of the Eastern Yacht Club, as its represent- ative on the committee in charge of the ocean race for the King Albert cup, from New York to Ostend, next July, has been announced. Cricket Is 175 Years 0ld. The present year will mark the 175th anniversary of the first record- ricket match in England, played by the Kent and All-Engiand teams August 4, 1746, better cigar Havana and El Producto is a mast blend of the cllolcutl"l.l:.r ana tobaccos —a dis- blend that can’t be copied. D. LOUGHRAN & co., 14th & Pen Ine. ing the last.few moves of the sitting Dr. Lasker was carrying the attack to his opponent. When Capablanca, who marshalled the white “army,” began the game he chose the queen’s gambit, but this open- ing was declined by Dr. Lasker, who adopted a conservative, careful defense. After seven moves, the plavers having felt out each other's positions, an a rapid exchange of minor piect which soon gave them some relief from the complex situation that developed after the few opening moves. After the six- teenth move experts witnessing the con- test were of the opinion that neither —_— How Chalmers Saves By Pre-Heating Fuel I'VE BEEM WANTING To KNow You, GUS,FOR A LONG TIME ,JusT THe. OTHER DAY THE MISSUS AND | TALKED OF GoiNG OUER To CALL o™ You. Now, LET'S GET ToGETHER Soom, YOU, KNOW \WHERE WE LINE, DROP i~ ANY TIME : Anzac Golf Champion To Play in Open Here | SAN FRANCISCO, March 16.— G H. Kirkwood, open golf champlon of Australia, has ar- rived here on hix way to St. Andrews, Scotland, to compete in the British open golf cham- pionship. | He will also compete in the mational open tourney at W | ington in July. 1 Capablanca nor Lasker had established himself in a domipating position. - Following an exchange of rooks on the twenty-eighth move, Dr. Lasker appear- ed to be assuming the initiative, but he had shown little superioritz over the Cuban expert. The two masters will play each night from 9 o'clock untfl 1 a.m. and will con- tinue until twenty-four games are play- ed, or one wins eight victories. Should the limit be reached without either hav- ing an advantage in games won, the tournament will be declared drawn and Capablanca will be considered the win- Dr. Lasker is technically the SAN FRANCISCO, March 16.—Hank Ohrt, American professional bike racer, is due here from Australia on March 18, on his way to Paris, to engage in championship events there. 3 Pitchers. James Aulbach, . John Ciifford .... R R 208 250 Rip Collins R&L R 120 636, Jess Doyle . R R .26 8 Alex Ferguson .. R R 260 618 Tom Gotitrey ... R R . Eugene Gramley.. R R ‘R, Brace Hitt . . B R 500 Waite Host . R R 1500 Harry Harper L L 263 Earl Johnon R R 000 Edgar Le Pard... L L R arl Mays L R 708 George Murray .. R R a1 Bill Plercey R R 585 Jack Quinn IR R 843 Frank Schwartz.. L L 30 Bob Shawkey ... R R e Tom Sheehan R 13 R Catchers. Bats Throws Batting.Fielding R, Charles Gault R R % Bdwin Grassick .. R R Fred Hofmamn... R R Walter Schang... R&L R John Thole . R R inflelders. Wilson Fewster.. R R Frank Baker ... L R Raymond French. R R Joln Mitchell..... R&L R Nome McMilan R R Mike MeNally ... R R Roger Peckinp'gh. & R Walter Pipp o.. L 1L ¢ L R Z R R L R s o ROR L R L L A R Joe Lo Habe Ruth . L L Bob_Roth R R R Al Wingo | L The Yankees in 1926 won 95 and lost games, flishing third, with a percentage of -617. The team hit .280 and fielded for .969, The Yankees foi 1oa® Zaukees jolned the American Leagoe in i (Lelng the’lust club admitted fofo the their career of eighteen years in the League the Yankees have won 1.316 7 games, ranking sixth In the life- with 2 percentage of .492. Oftce Col. Jacob Ruppert, president Col. T. L. Huston, vice president; Miller Huggins, munager. * (Copyright, 1921.) Officers are. Pirates toTay Game. HOT SPRINGS, Ark., March 16— The first practice game for the Pitts- burgh Natlonals will be staged to- day. It had been planned to play th initial game Thursday, but Manage Gibson reported that the players were in such fine physical condition that he decided to advance the date. Ray Rohwer, the University of Cali- fornia outflelder, created quite a sen- sation’ yesterday when he tock his turn at bat. Rohwer slugged the ball to all parts of the lot. Gibson re- marked that he was a natural hitter and would “bear watching. Indians at Speaker’s Home. DALLAS, Tex., March 16.—The in- itial skirmish between the Regulars and Griffith- Good Line on Recruit Players S turns to the Yankee fold. was on his way to Shreveport from his home, in Trappe, Md vanxees 1921 roster || BAKER ON WAY TO CAMP, nenesi2555 LAST YANKEE TO REPORT HREVEPORT, La., March 16—The New York Americans will have a complete roster tomorrow when Frank Baker, Baker wired Manager Huggins that he third baseman, re- “Rip” Collins, pitcher, the only other member of the Yankees who had been absent, reported yesterday. he Yankee regulars were at Lake Charles, St. Louis Cardinals. Baker Declares He Is Fit. BALTIMORE, March 16.—"Home R.|Run” Baker left here last night to join the New York Yankees at Shreve- “|port, La. He declared that he was in good shape. Red Sox Counting on Pratt. HOT SPRINGS, Ark. March 16— Neither Manager Duffy nor his pla believe Derrill professional expects Foster arrival If Pratt_and Mclnnis report, Duffy _|said, the Boston team would be able, | with Scott and Vitt, to present the best | defensive infield in the league. SAN ANTONIO, Tex., March 16.—The Detroit Americans may carry ggveral more men on the club roster' after the championship season opens than they have in previous years. Man- ager Cobb wishes to retain at least ten pitchers, six inflelders, five out- fielders and three catchers. Hereto- than twenty-two players, including eight pitchers. Cobb is to meet Pre: ident Navin during the week to di cuss the matter, and it is considered possible the full twenty-five-man team may be decided upon. sonably sure of places with the T;prs are Cole, Holling, Stewart and Blue. and Blue probably will become regu- lar first baseman. White Sox in Test Friday ;‘NAHXAHA('H Tex., March 16— The first real work-out of the Chicago White Sox squad comes Friday, when ew York Giants' second team the third base position between Eddie Tigers May Carry 25 Men. ! fore the club has carried not more | Recruits who are said to be rea- | The first three are pitchers, | A hot contest has developed over | La., today to meet the Mulligap and Hervey McClellan, both performing brilliantly the past few days. St. Louis Americans Win. BOGALUSA, La, March 16 —The St Louis Americans and Brooklyn tionals were schedul wind up their two-game scries at the training camp tod t. Louis captured the opener yesterd: to 3. Cubs Begin Games Today. PASADENA, Calif., 6. long series of exhibition games for the Chicago Cubs starts today. The ding members of the pitching staff fine condition. The Pasadena play the first Cub team for first base, the in- snappy work yesterday, but Grimes and Whelan both are stiff and sore. Cards and Yaflniu to Face. . La, March 16.— terday, the regulars . Louis Nationals are ready today to engage the New York Amer- icans, The game brings together Rogers Hornsby, champion batter of the National League, and “Babe" Ruth of home-run fame. Reds to P:y— Columbus. CISCO, Tex.. March 16—Manager Moran of the Reds will take Pitchers Fisher and Eller to Ranger They have been practicing every day, and two of them will work in the final game with Columbus. Manager Moran has been asked to send two players to take part in an all-star exhibition game at Cleveland on April 11, in which Ty Cobb, Tris Speaker and many other noted play- ers will appear. Half of the pro- ceeds of the game will go to the Ray Chapman Memorial Association. St. Patrick's day. the Reds will play the strong Fort Worth team at Cisco. Yannigans of the Cleveland club is scheduled to be played today at Hub- bard, home of Tris Speaker. where the champlons _ arrived yesterday to be guests of their manager. The Yannigans' line-up will include Speaker, Coveleskie and Ray Schalk, White Sox catcher, who is a guest of the Cleveland pilot. Braves in Two Work-outs. GALVESTON, Tex., March 16.—Two stiff workouts were engaged in by members of the Boston Nationals yes- terday. Tonlght the Braves will at- tend a smoker given by the local post of the American Legion in honor of Hank Gowdy and other ex-service men on the Braves' roster L 3 More than three years ago, Chalmers Hence, raw, unbnmedgamlme engineers began fighting poor ine. down past the pistons into the - They won by a simple means of heating case The oil is diluted with ga: the vaport -?inun before it line. It loses its lubricating qualities. enters the motor cylinders. Note that we say heating the fuel, not Costly Trouble A“’”“'nd‘ merely the air. Thereisagreatdifference. m&:&u mmoq;u:d ""‘.f.',’,.“'., as What this simple device does is told in : Loy ‘,’,’i’m,m.,w.u"dor | the report of a committee of the Society of Automotive Engineers. f Less Fuel Used This committee says fuel secures better com| decrease in fuel consumption. A dis- tinct saving. Crankcase dilution is decreased by the passage of unburned fuel past thepistons. Anevengreatersaving. Gasoline today is so poor that in ordi- pary motors it is not all consumed. limiting which Chalmers largely avoids. The ine, says the committee, de- lime:is;ha power over longer periods s between .overhauling. A great saving ‘hn?n‘%dt‘h: and a real comfort to the ownerl Performance is improved, and accelers- tion made more smooth and morerapid. Now you see why Chalmers owners Unless you are getting the same or better results with your car, you investigate the Chalmers at once. H. B. LEARY, Jr. 1321-1323 14th St. N.W. 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