10 RAIN CRIMPS INDIAN'S CHANCES-NATIONAL TENNIS MATCHES START TODAY NET TITLE MATCHES ON TODAY'S PROGRAM Entries Below Last Season's Rec ord; List Includes Former Champions New York, Aug. 30.—Preliminaries in the opening round of the thirty fifth annual tennis championship of the National Lawn Tennis Association was to-day's program. A field of 128 players, with the lead ing experts about evenly divided be tween the upper and lower halves, will take the courts tn relays during the day, and by nightfall the sixty four survivors will be aligned for a series of matches which are expected to continue until the early part of next week, for which the semifinal and final rounds are scheduled. The grandstand courts will be given over to eastern players as a rule dur ing the initial session of the tourna ment. Two matches at a time will be held on the courts surrounded by the same structures which held spectators at the Davis cup international matches a year ago. Although the entry this year is less hy ten players than the field that com peted at Newport last August, the tennis association has arranged the program }n such a manner that the championship round will be played one week from Tuesday, unless in clement weather delays the play. TO CUT UNSCIENTIFIC BOUTS William Muldoon Mill Be Censor for New York State New York, Aug. 30. Governor Whitman, of New York, has placed the subject of regulating boxing In New Y®rk State In the hands of Wil liam Muldoon. who conducts a health farm at Purchase, N. Y. Mr. Muldoon has been asked by Governor Whitman to incorporate his ideas in a program to be followed by the State Athletic Commission, which supervises boxing in the Empire State. How far Mr. Muldoon will go in his recommendations is not known, ex cepting that he is opposed to what he terms the present rough-and-tumble method of so-called boxing contests, in which, he says, no skill is resorted to and In which there Is nothing for the spectators to see that is instructive or interesting. William Muldoon has been asso ciated with sport for over a generation and was champion wrestler of the world for many years. The new boxing commission of three paid members will be named by Gov ernor Whitman on October 1, when an appropriation will be made. TERRAPINS SELL WALSH Big Surprise to Federal League Fans in Baltimore Baltimore, Md.. Aug. 30.—Jimmy Walsh, or "Runt," as he is known to fans as t)ie Terrapins' third baseman, has been sold to either Newark. Chi cago or St. Louis. The local manage ment won't say which. The news came yesterday right on the heels of the announcement that Swacina and Jacklitsch had been re leased. The sale of Walsh comes as even a greater shock to the followers of the Terrapin. Jimmy has been out of the line-up for several weeks, due to a wrenched ankle. He returned home from a visit to Bonesetter Reese, of Youngstown, Ohio, where the famous bone specialist said that all of Jimmy's trouble had been caused by an in jured knee of last year. MARQVARD IS SCOUTING Hagerstown. Md.. Aug. 30.—Rube Marquard. who was here yesterday conferring with President Charles W. Boyer, of the Blue Ridge Baseball League, stated he was still the prop erty of the Nationals and had not been sent to Toronto as renorted, but was scouting for McGraw until his twirling arm returns. It is said Mar quard was sent here by McGraw to look over the Hagerstown and Fred erick players with the view of draft ing. The Swell Dresser ........ By BRIGGS I ■' I Mtv/ER' HAD f / U/Hooj/ ' - /"" ' \_ j\- ~ I IHIS VJOIT is TM H" liU^rT T)£ - / " : ;> T — ———_ 1 " 1 . . ' I j MONDAY EVENING, Baseball Summary; Games Past and Future RESULTS OF YESTERDAY'S GAMES National League No games scheduled. American League Chicago, 5; Philadelphia, 0. Detroit. 7; New York. 4. St. Louis. 2: Washington. 1. Boston, 1: Cleveland, 0. Federal League Chicago, 3: Pittsburgh, 2. Chicago, 0: Pittsburgh. 0 (6 ings., darkness). Baltimore-Newark, wet grounds. St. Louis. 2; Kansas City, 1. St. Louis. 8; Kansas City 0 (sec ond game). International League All games postponed. RESULTS OF SATURDAY C.AMES International League Providence. 7; Toronto, 4. Rochester. 4; Jersey City, 1 (first game). Rochester 3; Jersey City, 1 (sec ond game). Harrisburg-Montreal, both games postponed, rain. Buffalo-Richmond, postponed, rain. National League Bosten, 2; Cincinnati. 0. New York, 2; Chicago, 0. Brooklyn, 2; Pittsburgh, 1 (first game). Brooklyn, 3; Pittsburgh, 0 (second game). Philadelphia-St. Louis postponed; wet grounds. American League New York. 1; Detroit. 0 (Ist game). Detroit, 6; New York. 2 (2d game). Boston, 5: Cleveland, 3 (first game). Boston, 3; Cleveland. 1 (2d game). St. Louis, 2; Washington, 1 (12 innings). Philadelphia. 4: Chicago, 2. Federal League St. Louis, 3; Kansas City, 2. Buffalo. 7; Brooklyn. 5 (5 innings, rain). Other games postponed: rain. Central Pcnna. League Highspire. 4: Hershey. 1 (7 ings). Other games postponed; rain. Da upliln-Perry League No games; rain. Dauphin-Schuylkill League Williamstown, 4: Elizabethville. 0. Firemen's League Friendship, 4; Reily, 0. WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY International League New York Americans at Harrisburg. Buffalo at Jersey City. Montreal at Richmond. Rochester at Providence. National League St. Louis at Philadelphia. Cincinnati at Boston. Pittsburgh at Brooklyn. Chicago at New York. American League No games scheduled. Federal League Kansas City at St. Louis. Chicago at Pittsburgh. Newark at Baltimore. Brooklyn at Buffalo. WHERE THEY PLAY TOMORROW Intcrnatiomil League Toronto at Harrisburg (2 games). Montreal at Richmond. Buffalo at Jersey City. Rochester at Providence. National League St. Louis at Philadelphia. Chicago at New York. Cincinnati at Boston. Pittsburgh at Brooklyn. American League New York at Washington. Cleveland at St. Louis. Chicago at Detroit. Philadelphia-Boston not scheduled. Federal League Newark at Buffalo. Chicago at Pittsburgh. Other teams not scheduled. STANDING OF THE TEAMS International League W. L. Pet. Providence 74 39 .655 Buffalo 68 39 .636 Montreal 59 53 .527 Toronto 53 60 .469 Harrisburg 52 59 .468 Rochester 51 59 .464 Richmond 49 67 .42 2 Jersey City 40 70 .364 National League W. L. Pet. Philadelphia 64 50 .561 Brooklyn 65 56 .537 Boston 61 55 .526 Chicago 58 59 .496 St. Louis 68 62 .483 New York 54 60 .474 Pittsburgh 57 64 .471 Cincinnati 54 65 .454 American lx-ague W. L. Pet. Boston 79 39 .669 Detroit 79 43 .648 Chicago 73 47 .60S Washington 60 57 .513 New York 55 60 .478 St. Louis 47 73 .392 Cleveland 45 74 .378 Philadelphia 36 81 .308 Federal League W. L. Pet. Pittsburgh 66 52 .559 Newark 64 51 .557 Chicago 66 56 .541 St. Louis 66 56 .541 Kansas City 65 57 .533 Buffalo 59 66 .472 Brooklyn 57 66 .463 Baltimore 40 78 .339 Central Pcnna. League W. L. Pet. New Cumberland 14 7 .667 Lebanon 13 9 .591 Middletown 11 8 .579 Steelton 9 10 .474 Hershey 4 12 .294 Highspire 4 12 .294 •» Danphin-Perry League W. L. Pet. Duncannon 10 7 .588 Marysville 8 6 .571 Millersburg 8 6 .571 Newport 7 7 .500 Halifax 7 7 .500 Dauphin-Schuylkill League W. L. Pet. Williamstown 13 5 .565 Lykens 9 8 .529 Elizabethvllle 9 9 .500 Tower City 2 9 .182 Firemen's League W. L. Pet. Friendship 10 2 .838 Washington 10 2 .533 Good Will 8 2 .800 Citizen 6 5 .545 Allison * 7 .364 Camp Curtin 3 7 .300 Hope 2 9 .IS2 Reily 2 10 .167 New White Six Star Is Making Good >JOE W4CKSON Joe Jackson, former Cleveland star, who was sold to Chicago White Sox is making good. He started to be a factor in winning games on his first appearance. There is some talk about the deal not being satisfactory, but it is not Jackson's fault. fIARRISBURG TELEGRAPH Feds After Cobb With Big Cash Bait Tyrus Raymond Cobb, the "Georgia Peach" has been offered SIOO,OOO to sign a three-year contract with the Federal League to play with the club which the new organization will place in New York City next year. Of this amount $50,000 will be paid as soon as he signs the contract and the bal ance will be spread over the three years. Cobb's contract with the Detroit Tigers has three more years to run an it is understood to be one of the "iron-clad" variety, but it is reported that Cob is considering the matter of jumping seriously. Cobb's salary with the Detroit club is said to be $17,500 a year. Picture shows Cobb going af ter a "high one." PINK SLIPS FOR FEDS Special to The Telegraph Buffalo, X. Y., Aug. 30. —Russell Ford, leading pitcher of the Federal League in 1914; Ed Lafitte, pitcher; Tex O'Donald, outfielder, and Arthur Watson, catcher, were given their un conditional releases from the Buffalo i Federal League club. Ford jumped to the Federals from the New York Americans and by the use of the "emery ball" topped the league twirl ers. With the ball barred, Ford's rec ord was unsatisfactory. He was re leased earlier in the season, but was resigned later. Changes in Cabinet Are Declared Unlikely Special to The Telegraph Washington, Aug. 30.—The report that Secretary of War Garrison would resign to run for Governor of New Jersey or the United States Senate, and that Secretary of Commerce Red field also was likely to give up his place in President Wilson's Cabinet was denied here today. Back of the denials came explana tions from persons believed to be in intimate touch with the situation. It was explained that the President feels that Mr. Garrison, who has mapped lout an ambitious preparedness pro gram for Congress, could better serve the country here than in New Jersey. It was said also that President Wilson did not desire any change in policy in the Department of Commerce. SHORE SIRD SEASON OPENS WEDNESDAY Plover and Snipe No Longer Plenti ful in This Locality; Good Shooting in East Gunning season for shore bird opens in Pennsylvania. New Jersey, and Delaware on Wednesday. Most of the shooting in this State is in the east. Plovers are a scarce article in the vicinity of Harrisburg. There was a time, not more than six years ago, when local hunters went out be fore breakfast and were able to kill a dozen. In addition to plover, local hunters can also shoot snipe until October 31. The high stage of the river has cov ered the grass plots, and snipe will not be plentiful. The game laws for the season opening September 1, fol low: September 1 to November 30; rails, coots, gallinules, marsh or mud hen. September 1 to October 31: reed blrds; October 10 to November 30, woodcock; November 1 to January 31. water fowl, except woodduck and swan: September 1 to December 15. shore birds, only black breasted plover, golden plover. Jack or Wilson snipe, greater yellowlegs, lesser yel lowlegs. Closed season: nil migratory in sectivorous birds; all small shore birds not designated by name under the open season: little brown, sandhill and whooping cranes, swans, curlows, upland plover, and woodducks, until September 1, 1918. Release For Jim Thorpe; Returns to New York Team Jim Thorpe, with "Little Jim," aged 3 months, and Mrs. Thorpe, returned to New York yesterday. Thorpe was released by the local management Sat urday night. The big Indian is no longer a drawing attraction. He is a hitter and fast man on bases, but has no hend for playing In pinches. Thorpe has been on the bench for a week with a sore arm. He does not seek work and on several occasions. It Is said, had the Harrisburg players up in the air because of refusal to obey orders. It is the belief in base ball circles that Thorpe's departure from Harrisburg is mostly due to the fact that he is a disturbing element in the camp. Tanim. who has been playing left field, is making good and has proved valuable to Harrisburg. His work in the garden has been far better than that of Thorpe's. Blue Ridge Prizes For Frederick Players Special to The Telegraph Frederick, Md., Aug. 30. Bobby Orrison, the Brunswick slugger, by maintaining his lead in the batting list in the Blue Ridge League and thereby clinching the batting honors, will receive the regulation size ster ling silver baseball bat offered to the leading hitter of the Frederick aggre j gation before the game with the Phila delphia Athletics in Frederick to-mor row. At the same time Agnew will be presented with the handsome trophy offered by Philip Ritchie Winebrener, of Frederick, to the Frederick player setting the most number of stolen bases during the Blue Ridge season. Poke Whalen, catcher, follows Agnew in the number of stolen bases. Barnhart, the Frederick thirdsacker, who was given an inspection a short time ago by Terrapin scouts, and Bobby Orrison are the biggest run getters on the team. In the batting average list Connelly, the former Georgetown star, appears at the top, but he has been in only fifteen games, thus being ineligible for any of the trophies. AUGUST 30, 1915. FINAL HOME SERIES FOR LOCUL INDIANS Two Double-Headers With To ronto; Cincinnati Reds Here Thursday This is the final week of Inter national League baseball In Harris burg this season. Much depends on the baseball-loving public and busi nessmen of the city whether this city will retain a franchise In the Class AA league next season. Harrisburg fans made a splendid attendance record in previous games and this week is expected to be the banner week with the attractions that are offered to the public. While the Harrisburg team has been in a listless slump, there is some prospect of the boys getting In and hustling this week, nnd starting to-morrow there will be two days of great baseball, with To ronto the attraction for double luaders each day. Toronto in Fourth Place Toronto holds fourth place in the league race, but the Indians can dis lodge the Canadians by winning the scries from the Maple Leaves. Toronto lias secured Rube Marquard from the New York Gtants, but so far the great southpaw lias refused to re port. If Manager Clymer can close the deal, the former New York star, whom McGraw purchased some vears ago for SII,OOO. will pitch his'first International League game against Harrisburg on Tuesday or Wednesday. Charley Herzog Coming On Thursday the greatest attrac tion of the season is offered when Charley Herzog and his Cincinnati Nationals will be the big attraction, while in addition there will be a reg ular league game with the Rochester team. King Lear, Charley Herzog and 1 Wade Killifer are well known to Har risburg baseball fans who have fol-1 lowed baseball in the Tri-State in past j years. Lear comes from the Cumber land Valley and hundreds of his! friends are expected to come to the game. For the big double attraction the admission fee will be raised to 50 cents, while the free list will be en tirely Suspended and season book coupons will only be accepted when they are accompanied with the book. In addition to the double-header with Toronto on Wednesday It will be "newsboys' day" on the island. The "newsies" are selling tickets for the game and they will share in a portion of the receipts in order to secure funds to furnish their new home in North Second street. If a newsbov approaches you with a big red ticket with the rain check attached you will know that it is good for Wednesday's game. On Friday the Rochester team will be the attraction and the local season will wind up with a double-header with the Rochester club on Saturday. It is up to baseball fans of Harris burg to show by attendance this week whether they want International League baseball next season. Several major league clubs are looking over the situation in this city with a yew of purchasing the local franchise and maintaining the club here. Sports of AH Sorts Two games with Toronto at Island Park to-morrow. The. P. R. R. Y. M. C. A. team of Enola won over Jersey City Saturday; score, 10 to 1. The game was played at Jersey City. Hlnkle, of Enola, allowed but three hits. Bill James, who has been recuper ating in the West, will join the Boston Braves this week. Toronto Maple Leaves will not have Rube Marquard in Harrisburg series. Pitcher Smallwood, who was with the Hagerstown team of the Blue Ridge League, warms up daily with Harrisburg. He may be given "a trial this week by Manager Zimmerman. (' — \ The New Labor Law The new Workmen's Compensation Act goes into effect January Ist, next. If you are an employer of labor you should be familiar with every phase of this most im portant piece of legislation. We are prepared to supply this act in pamphlet form with side headings for easy reference. Single copies 25c with very special prices on larger quantities. The Telegraph Printing Co. PRINTING—BINDING—DESIGNING PHOTO-ENGRAVING HARRISBURG, PENNA. S , I Somehow or other a smoker feels that he's got a sure I thing when he asks for a King Oscar and has the I genuine article handed him. He knows when he I gets— ■ King Oscar 5c Cigars I It's confidence that makes him so cock sure that his I I nickel has been wisely spent. I Ask the men who have been smoking 'em for near I I a quarter of a century. Regularly Good For 24 Years RUIN STOPS MHOS; TWO GUIS SRTORDU Highspire Trims Hershey in Shotf Battle; Friendship Wins Over Reily Team Rain gave many baseball players an idle day on Saturday. The minors were heavy losers because It will be impossible to play twilight games be fore the season closes. Only one game was played In the Central Pennsylvania League. High spire won from Hershey, score 4 to 1. The game went seven innings and was played during a drizzling rain. The field at Hershey was covered with mud. It was a special feature of the Odd Fellows outing. The tail-enders proved good mud workers. Wilson pitched a tine game, allowing but four hits. In the Dauphin-Perry league Wil lie mst own. leaders of the league, won from Elizabethvtlle. score 4 to 1. Mates was a big star at the bat and in the field. The game was a pitchers' battle. Elizabethville played a ragged game. The only game in the Firemen's League was a seven-inning contest between the Friendship and Reily Hose Company teams. It was a white wash victory for the Rabbits. Friend ship played all around their opponents. Murphy allowed but three hits. Frank J. McConnell Dead; Was Champion Trapshooter Harrisburg friends learned to-dav of the death and burial of Frank J. McConnell. a well-known trapshooter of Philadelphia. McConnell died early last week. The funeral took place last Thursday from the late residence of the deceased, 3606 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. The survivors are a widow, who was Miss Grace Hain. of Harrisburg. and a mother. Mr. McConnell drifted into trapsliooting unexpectedly. Early in life he became a druggist. Later he was a physician, graduating from the Medico-Chirurgical College. Once, when ill, he went to his father's estate in North Carolina to recuperate. While there he became interested in shooting. He won a number of championships. Among the trophies he held was the Fred Stone cup. put up by that actor. He was a member of the S. S. White Trap shooting Club, of Philadelphia. PICK PHILLIES TO WIN Philadelphia, Aug. 30.—50 far three National League managers have de clared themselves as picking the Phils to win the pennant. Here is what they say: Fred Clarke—"The Phillies will win by a half-dozen games." Charles Herzog—"The Phillies will not only get the pennant, but Alex ander will land the world's series for them." Miller Huggins— "l don't see how Pat Moran can lose." Q MOHAWK MAOC WITH SUP-OVER B UTTONHOLC Tit SLIDES EASILY w/wn (pilars OLDEST BRAN?"—IN AMERICA juWITtO IMUT » con. AW ce . TUQT, H V
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