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EVENING LEDGERPHILADELPHIA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1916
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ABSENCE OP STADIUM HERE CAUSES TRANSFER OP ARMY-NAVY CONTEST TO NEW
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ADMIT ANNUAL GAME WILL
BE PLAYED IN NEW YORK
Both Institutions Ask University of Pennsyl
vania to Release Them From Contract, as
Stated in the Evening Ledger of Feb. 3
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February 3 tho Evenino LKDonn
to tho effect thnt the nnnual Army-Navy gnmo would bo played In New York,
ilespltb the existing agreement which called for the contest to bo decided on
franklin Field next fall. Incidentally, the salo of Frank Baker, which took
place Just a day prior to tho opening of the American Lcairue meeting In New
Vork, was presaged In theao columns two months njro. Iloth stories were denied
strenuously by nil parties concerned.
In rcfcrcnco to tho Army-Navy game the Evening LKDonn stated on
February 3:
"Tho absence of a stadium In this city which can scat 45,000 spectators or
more in all probability will cause tho oftlclals at West Point and Annapolis
(0 transfer the nnnual Army-Navy gridiron game to New York again next
fall, despite the existing agreement which provides for tho playing of tho 1916
gnmo In Philadelphia. Nothing definite has been dono by tho representatives
of the two schools, but It Is known that they dcslro to break the ngrccment
because more people can bo accommodated In New York nnd facilities arc
considered better.
"If Philadelphia had a stadium such as has been suggested, the Army and
Navy probably would only bo too glad to play all of their games In this city,
but ns It Is out of tho question to build such a structuro before next fall, ono
of tho greatest eventH of the year In tho sporting world Is likely to bo lost.
"Franklin Field can accommodate but 32,000 spectators, whereas the Polo
Grounds In New York can sent between 42,000 and 45,000 persons. Last fnll
4Z.000 attended the annual battle, desplto tho fact that miserable weather pre
vailed. Tho first disagreement between tho University of Pennsylvania and
tho authorities at the two schools, which resulted In staging the game at Prince
ton for ono year, wns duo primarily to tho fact that both West Point and
Annapolis Insisted that their allotment of tickets was not satisfactory, each
claiming that It could not possibly fulfil Its requests from tho block of 12,000
tickets allowed each.
Tho' agreement between Ponn nnd the Government school calls for tho two
schools to divide thrco-quartors of tho tickets, whllo tho Red and Blue Athletic
Association sells tho remaining one-fourth, or 8000 seats, and then turns tho
money over to tho Homo for Widows nnd Orphans of Soldiers and Sailors. As
thlq annual contest docs not net any of tho parties concerned, excepting the
New York National League Club, nny financial gain, the dcslro to stage tho gamo
In New York Is due entirely to the absenco of a stadium In Philadelphia."
Nitzche Issues Official Statement
After n conference with Lieutenant Smith, a statement wao Issued by Doctor
White to tho public. At tho same tlmo George E. Nltzchc, who had charge of
tho details of the gameB for eight years, gave an explanation of the reversal of
tho decision. He said:
"Tho ncaclcmles had reached their decisions nnd It Is qulto proper that they
should do so because It Is manifestly certain that now or In tho near futuro the
University of Pennsylvania will not bo In n position to havo a Btndlum of suffi
cient magnitude to supply the demands for scats for tho nnnual servlco gnmc.
It Is undoubtedly true, however, that If tho University or the city of Phila
delphia had had a stadium largo enough tho academies would have chosen Phil
adelphia ns tho most central point between West Point and Annapolis. This Is
a matter which concerns Philadelphia quite as much as the University. Thus
Philadelphia loses what has becomo tho most spectacular athletic event In tho
world.
"It was brought to Philadelphia through tho efforts of Doctor White; It
was developed here and Is now lost, perhaps forever, to this city. It is peculiarly
sad to Philadelphia because the game had Its origin In this city. Philadelphia
Is Indebted entirely to the efforts of Dr. J. William White for bringing tho game
here, as well ns for the resumption of football relations between tho two
iacadcmte.y
It Is such an unusual thing for anything of Importance occurring at an
American League meeting that tho attention of tho baseball fans throughout
tho country has turned to tho meeting of tho Junior organization In New
York tomorrow with only passing Interest. Tho main purpose of the meeting Is
for tho drafting of tho 1916 schedule; but many other events of Importance: will
probably take place.
As a usual thing, American League meetings are called to order by Presi
dent Johnson, who tells tho other magnates Just about what they are going to
do. A magnate then seconds the motion nnd a, resolution Is passed to vote
Ban Johnson tho greatest leader In tho world, and then the meeting adjourns.
Tomorrow, however, a different condition will present Itself. For a change,
some real business of Importance will be transacted. One Important Item will
bo tho final disposal of the tlresomo Baker case. Baker has been sold to the
New York American Lcaguo Club, but whether ho has accepted tho terms offered
him Is another matter. In all probability tho famous slugger will have llttlo
trouble coming to terms with tho new owners of tho Yankees, as they havo
bown a disposition to bo generous with salaries In the past.
Lajoie May Go Back to Indians
The salo of tho Cleveland Club Is nnother important Item which will bo
settled at this meeting. Tho Banker's Commltteo which Is in charge of tho
affairs of Owner Charley Somera has Insisted on tho club being sold, and
the buyer Is to bo announced at tho present session of the league. It has been
said that President Johnson tins been "stnlllng" for time to lino up a syndicate
of Cleveland men who are anxious to operate tho club.
If this syndicate of Clevelanders succeeds In purchasing the club, an attempt
will bo made to got Larry Lajolo from Manager Mack to manage the team,
desplto the fact that Leo Fohl holds a contract for this season and has ap
parently dono well in his short reglmo nt the head of tho Indians. Manager
Mack recently stated that Lajoie would bo a regular second baseman again this
season, but Connie has never stepped In tho way of n player with a chance to
better himself, and when he Is convinced that Lajolo la really to bo offered the
position, will willingly give up this wonderful veteran.
New Draft Plan Will Be Discussed
One point will bo brought before the meeting which may causo a bitter
argument, which Is a rare occurrence In the American League. If such a thing
should take place, It Is not likely that tho trouble would be aired, as tho Amer
ican League usually kcops Its secrets from the public. The point In question
will bo tbo suggestion presented by the National League to adopt tho new draft
ing plan suggested by President Ebbots, of Brooklyn.
The National League at Its meeting last week decided to accept the plan
If It was looked upon with favor by the American League. It would then be
merely a formality In having it passed by the National Commission and the
National Association of Minor Leagues, but If an American League magnate who
was present when tho resolution was accepted by the National League can gain
any supporters, tho suggestion may be turned down by the American League.
According to what the magnate said to the Eveniwo Ledger representative,
the new tuIq has some excellent features and reads very well, but would not
work out, effectively. He expressed himself as being against It and believed
fellow magnates would feel the same way about It,
Then there will be the purchase of Federal League players. The Impression
appears general that the National League got all the desirable Federal League
players during the last 10 days, but such Is far from the truth. It will also be
remembered that scribes throughout the country declared that there were not
more than a. dozen players In the Federal League capable of. making good
(n the National and American Leagues.
The Evknino LKWiKit contended on December 23 that there were at least
JS- player In the Independent league who would be purchased, with 90 per cent.
of them making good. To date 45 Federal Leaguers have been purchased, and
there are still a half dozen who will surely make good, and a dozen more with
an excellent chance,
One of the most promising track stars matriculating at Penn In years was
lost when Charley Bougliton, the old Newark High School mller, was dropped
from, the University because he failed to live up to the scholastic requirements.
Houghton was the American one-mile scholastic champion before entering Penn
and was one of the few runners In the game today with possibilities of going
, under 4:20. It was predicted that collegiate coaching and training1 would enable
the youngster tq get under this mark within a year.
- worn "I told you so" expression.
printed In theso columns an exclusive story
EVENING LEDGER MOVIES YES, MR. BRIGGS, THOSE WERE THE
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CENTRAL LEADS
INTERSCHOLASTIC
CAGE CAMPAIGN
Victory Over South Phila
delphia Gives C. H. S.
Half-Game Advantage
MEDIA HIGH FIVE WINS
A temporary break In the four-cornered
tie In the High School League basketball
race resulted from Central IIIgh'H 'M to SO
victory over South Phllly In a game
played yesterday in the West Philadel
phia High School gymnasium. Prior to
the contllct the four teams were dead
locked with four victories and the same
number of defeats, and the ('rlinnon and
Gold took the lead In the scamper for
the Dutch Company trophy. Indicative of
the scholastic championship, while the
loser dropped into last place.
In spite of Central High's ascendency
Into first place, Its position after today,
however, will be shared with cither North
cast or West Philadelphia, dependent on
the outcomo of the game at the Quaker
City A. C, 26th and Dauphin streets,
today. This game was originally sched
uled for yesterday, but Northeast asked
for a postponement of one day. After
tho playing of this game a deadlock for
first and third places will ho the result,
as two teams will bo tied with four wins
and thrco losses, while the other two will
be on even terms, with thrco victories and
four defeats.
Media High School gave Swarthmore
High, leaders of the Delaware County
High School Basketball League, nn un
expected Jolt In the game played nt .Media
High's cago yesterday afternoon. Clever
passing, fast teamwork and quick scoring
by Lavery and Agnow, tho forwards, nave
Media the victory by a score of 2S to 10.
The Media quintet led at tho end of the
first half, 13 to 9.
owarthmore High's students were not
overconfident, but they looked forward
to a victory, which would have clinched
the Delaware County Leaguo title for
them. Place, Reese, Yarnall, K. Wood
nnd W. Wood, the regulars, were all In
the contest, but ucro lacking In speed
nnd aggressiveness. Only flvo Held goals,
two by Place and one each by Reese.
Yarnall nnd K. Wood, were made by
Swarthmore.
On the other hand. Media played a trent
game nt all times, with Lavery, Agnew,
Davis, Khondes, AVescott and Schuchnrdt,
the regulars, on the winning team. Lnns
downe High will meet Swarthmore In a
gamo nt Swarthmore on Saturday.
The league standing:
Teams. Won. Lost. P.C
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Chritrr High School .1 4 .KH
I-anmlowne lllch School ... 1 3 .00
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THE THREE-HUNDRED HITTER
MAY SOON BECOME EXTINCT
That Rare Species of Ball Player Has Declined
Rapidly Since the Season
of 1912
By GRANTLAND RICE
THK Dodo is extinct. The Mammoth
no longer frolics through ruffged vales.
The Dlnosuurtis has long slnco ceased his
pilgrimages across Montana's plains.
Only their bare, bleak hones, dug up
from nge-old quarries, remain to tell us of
a primordial life that will never be again.
Which reminds us shouldn't the skele
ton of tho -next .200 hitter thnt dies bo
packed away In some natural history
museum, to sleep through the centuries
with tin- mummy of ltnmeses?
For the .300 hitter, the noblest specimen
of the tribe. Is fast fading Into twilight.
Within a few jcars, at tho present rate,
he will soon lie tottering through tho
grav-ied dusk at tho border of No Man's
Land.
No Piffle
"IMflle," ynu remnrk, "and likewise
tut-tut. The .30 hitter Is far from being
extinct. He Is ns plentiful as ever."
You, Frenzied Fanatic, nre offering an
opinion. Against this we counter with a
broadside of facts. You have your fnney.
Wo have the figures. And slnco entirely
a matter of percentage figures, figures In
this case cannot He.
Hence this Call to Arms before It Is too
late, where 10,000 melancholy fans look
through the afternoon upon the .270 and
the .2S0 typo, but never again another
Cobb, nnother Lajoie, another Wagner
or another Collins.
The Overshadowing Figures
The batting averages of the American
and National Leagues for the Inst four
years ought to give a fairly tidy line on
the general situation.
In 1912, Including those who plnyed in
r,0 games or more, the National League
had 21 .300 men and the American Leaguo
had 20 completo total of .300 hitters, 41.
In 1913 tho National Leaguo had only
15 .300 hitters and the American Leaguo
11. Total. 26.
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today, you are buying a car that
has passed the experimental stage.
You are buying a car of proven quality
-proven ability.
In a word, the "Six-46" is an extremely
safe automobile investment.
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FlMtWMd "Sli-31"
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tal, 20.
In 1915 tho National Leaguo had drop
ped to 5 .300 hitters and the American
Leaguo to 8. Total, 13.
Foreboding Slump
Following the depth of the big
among those batting .300 or better:
drop
1912 44 1914 20
1913 26 1915 13
From 24 .300 men in 1912 the N. L.
fell to 6 In 1915.
From 20 In 1912 the A. L. dropped to
S In tho same four years.
Tho precipitate decllno In batting eyes
has been 70 per cent. In the last four
campaigns.
At this rate, within the next few years
there will bo no Batting Eye left capable
of focusing a .300 target. Not a one.
Cnn you blamo us for demanding the
Conservation of Our Natural Ilasehlts?
Who will be the Glfford I'lnchot of Swat?
The Great What-Is-It?
Cobb, you rise to remark. Is batting ns
well as ever. Dut Cobb has come from
.420 in -il and .410 In j912 to a trifle over
.360 In 1015 a slump of 60 points.
If Tyrus Raymond can lose 60 points,
how about the everyday normal mJrtal7
The answer? You are at liberty to frisk
us. Wo haven't a guess. The pitching
doesn't look any better. The balls, bats
and grounds are supposed to be the same.
The umpires are still calling 'em as
they see 'em. Rut month by month for
four years the .300 hitter has been gradu
ally fading out as the batting eye wears a
blur.
Yale Defeats Williams
NEW HAVEN, Feb. 10. Yl defeated Wil
liams hist nlcht. 4.1 to 8, at basketball. lead
In the llrst halt IT to 4. Tho rival captains.
Charles Tuft, of Yale, and James Garfield, of
Williams, starred.
In 1914 tho National League had 9
hitters and tho American Lcaguo 11.
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DAYS OP REAL SPORT, NOT REEL, AS NOW
Chinese Track Star
Hope of College Team
CLEVELAND. Feb. 16. Paul
Kinkwell Ball Young, of Kwang
tung, China, is the athlete Case
School is depending upon to win the
pole vault, and possibly the broad
jump, in the Ohio Conference track
meet next Mny.
Young, who is one of eight
Chinamen being educated at Cnse,
was the second largest point win
ner at the Oriental Olympic track
meet held at Manila two years ago.
It ha3 been several years since
Case had a pole vaulter or broad
iumper of ability, but in Young
it seems to have a real vaulter, ns
he registered 11 feet 8 inches at
Manila.
Mrs. Grumbach Wins
PALM nCACII. Fla., Feh. 1fl.-Ul,ln XI.
Hyde, metropolitan nnd Florida champion and
one of tho beat-known women golfers In the
country, was defeated here Jn the first
round of match for tho State championship
by Mrs. Louis Qrumhach. Centurj-. a plaver
who has yet to win her first tournament. She
never had Mrs. Grumbach moro than one
down and lost three down on tho 17th hole.
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Salem Club Revives Oldi
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rtaclng on tho consistency nlan . . '
a feature of the motoiboat cam In .J? 4
vicinity and other ncniliy nolnY? im. J
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consistency pin of "
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favor with the leirnttn. rnm'i.f.J . 1 ,
yacht clubs affiliated with the the.:?.
soclatlons In this district
'i no plan of tho race wilt be for .rv
boat owner to figure out the llm tS
ako his craft to make the run fS
r.,-oiiiHi.uii iu me nnisn tig no nL tv r?ilBifi
elanscd time, neennllm- in ,t.I ..... -E11?
be handed In to the regatta commltt.Jb
charge. Tho regatta commute,, JntA
regatta commltteo will .J
tnrtlnc time nf ...i V':
1)10 out the
according to the highest elapsed time i? ?
craft taking the longest time to bi , ?
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away first.
KVAn1 1'n.M nnn !.. t-t, . . .
Boat Club, which had Its headquarter,"!' li
the Schuylkill ltlver above ,Shm ,?.'
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consistency scheme for ih.ll
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lloost Cup race.
livery class of craft wi, 'i
allowed to compete, anil
cqunl chanco of wlnnitur.
eacn had i,
Tho Salem Hod anil Oun Club, of Satm.
N. J., with Commodore Waddlngton u .
head, plans to hold a conalstenev .,...
place of tho annual cruises of tha fleit . i E
tho yacht clubs afllliatcd with fit. n.i V.1L,
ware Illvcr Yacht Ilaclnc Association. lit-Eil
it:uu u, ituiuuib ,i cruise ior the vultlr, -i
manned for n. rnep. ntnrtlnv f r '
Riverside Yacht Club, of Esslngton. to th :'i?
club's anchoracc. lust nhnv th ,. .'W1
Salem Creek. "? -
The raco will be incn to nnv ,u .,
craft, Including open boats, glasj cabin. S
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both the displacement class am! ,.'
hydroplanes. Knch boat has a chwc!'Befl
io win uiu cuuivsi, iih me t it comlnt '
nearest to Its Riven tlmo will It de
clared tho winner. is
In tho races held by tho Flat n''t
Motor Iloat Club two years ago the ojKnB',ea
boat driven by Mrs. iidgar Johns wa the ''
winner, covering tho course In the nmi
tlmo ns was given to tho Regatta Com.
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industry stands united in
this marvelous $6.66 sale.
Two score brands of na
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highest sartorial achieve
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manufacturers, are pro
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event.
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that set the country's
price standards of $15,
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