BASEBALL CONTROVERSY ATTRACTS ATTENTION OF SPORT WORLD PHILS SELL ALEXANDER AND KILLIFER FOR HIGH New York, Dec. 12.—Grover Cleve land Alexander, premier fcitcher of the National League, and his battery mate, William Kiilifer, maskman, both members of Pat Moran's Phila delphia team, were sold last night to Charles Weeghman, president of the Chicago Cubs, for the sum of $75,000, Jn return the Phils will get the serv ices of Pitcher Prendegast and Catch r Didhoefer. President Baker, of the Phillies, made announcement of the trade with Chicago and produced Mr. Weeghman to back it up. Neither man would t>ay what the consideration was, but Mr. Baker said that the amount would be put aside into a fund to bo used exclusively for the purchase of new players for the Phillies. Mr. Weeghman said the money was being paid out of the fund made up by his club for the purchase of new players to strengthen the team so that the Cubs might compete with Comiskey's "White Sox for Chicago patronage and prestige. When asked to say how much cash lie had parted with, Mr. Weeghman .smilingly replied that when he wrote the check his heart stopped beating. Thus the Phillies lose their two most valuable players, who constitute the greatest battery in either big league to-day. Mr. Baker in parting with his only famous players stated that he expected to be very severely ■criticized, but he was sure that time would show that the move was a •wise one, even if the Philadelphia team was wrecked for the time be ing. Moran Ignorant of Denl The deal was made by Baker and Weeghman without consulting their srespective managers. Pat Moran was not informed of the trade until last night. What he told President Baker then isS not record ed, but to-day ho was taking things •asy and openly admitted that he did not see how the Phillies could be considered a contender for the pen nant next year. President Baker, with, as he said, the consent of the controlling stock holders of the Philadelphia club, has deliberately chased the Quaker City t.fC the baseball map. In parting with Alexander and Kiilifer, he has not! only obliterated any chance the Phil- j lies had of coming back next season, but has given to Chicago the players i Mho will doubtless make the Cubs ] the only rival to the Giants. In other j words, the trade is centering the greatest players in two cities of the j league. New York and Chicago. No j matter how many capable players Manager Moran is able to obtain with 1 the pot of gold, estimated to bo ?75,- 1 OOQto 153.000, handed over by the < hicago capitalists, headed by Mr. Weeghman. even Mr. Baker admits It would be unreasonable to except Moran to turn out a win ning cl* v Sc .in or eighth place is freely! predicted for the Phils next year. ! Mi ran has uothing to say about that. : but Mr. Baker contends that a first ' division club can be built up. Draft -Mny Prevent Denl There seems to be only two things j that might prevent the Cubs from I getting the Phillies' star players. One j is that the players themselves will refuse to go to Chicago, which is, very unlikely. Kiilifer has already 1 shown his preference for the Windy I City, and it is believed that Alexan- j der will raise no objection to the ; change. The other thing is that the! players may be called to war in the draft. According to the agreement with Weeghman, the deal does not go if either or both of the players re called to arms thirty days before the start of the playing season. But in either case and at best, the stars are lost to Philadelphia. Killifer's contract calling for $4,500 expired with the close of the last playing season. Alexander's $12,500 contract still has a year to run and RE-ELECT TENER AS LEAGUE HEAD Former Governor Is Selected! For One Year Term as National President I New York, Dec. 12. —President Tener, of the National League, star tled his clubowners yesterday by in forming them he had accepted a po sition as president of the Permanent j Highways Corporation, and that he would give virtually his entire time to that company's business. Ho also informed the league mag nates that if they saw fit to retain l'im on the understanding that he will give what time to the league be can spare from his other business he would continue, but only on the understanding that he would only be called upon to make decisions on questions of importance. Tener's statement caused quite a little astonishment and the club owners agTeed to his terms. At his own request he was re-elected for only one year. Secrotary-Treasurer Heydler, who will attend to all the routine matter connected with the ?t/ioh toilers OLDEST BRAND IN AMERICA fey Ms ClforMiMmi . For Sale by Dives, Pomeroy & Stewart •t of course Chicago takes that over , I with the player. I Mr. Baker in parting with his players is evidently influenced by | somo things that overrule the fact ■ ' that Alexander has won ninety-four ' ] pmea for him in the last three ye:\rs 1 1 —a feat that probably could not be ' performed by any other pitcher in ! the country Last year tht Phillies' ! salary roll amounted to $99,000, and I oven with the club finishing second i in the race it did not make the inter | est on its investment In fact, no ! dividend will be declared this year, j Mr. Baker stated that Alexander was j a winning pitcher, but he was not a | drawing card. j Mr. Baker says that in making the I trade with Chicago and parting with | his stars for a pot of gold, he is j looking into the future. Just now | Alexander and Kiilifer are valuable i assets. By the time the war is over ' and conditions become normal again probably these players will have out ' lived their greatest msefulness as ! baseball men and would not com ! mand the high price they just have | done through the ambition of the j Chicago Nationals to put together a j pennant winner to tight out the | American Leaguers, i Meanwhile Mr. Baker is hopeful I that Manager Moran will be able to 1- build up another team that will bring a pennajit to Philadelphia at a time when there is more money to be made out of baseball. In making j the trade, Mr. Uaker reduces the Phillies' salary list by many thou | sands feels that the club will command just as much patronage I without Alexander and Kiilifer as i with them. He oelieves that the club j can retain its popularity despite the experience of the Athletics by infus ' ing new blood into its team and giv ing the fans a brand of baseball by a lot of ambitious if less skillful players. The Phillies have engaged a new scout in the person of William T. Doyle, of Portsmouth, Ohio, who has served time with St. Louis, Cleveland and Cincinnati teams. Ho and Moran will start to work patching up the team to last until after the Conference on l'*rllay The expected clash with Garry Herrmann, who took it upon himself to call a joint meeting, did not ma terialize to-day. Garry was given the genial smile and told to be a good boy and behave himself. He at j tempted to explain his actiops, but | explanations were not necessary. The ; matter was just forgotten, and Presi j dent Tener, after being formally | elected, sent a telegram to Ban John ! son saying that the National Lea- I guers would be very glad to have a j joint conference if Friday, December 14, is agreeable. The Nationals will wind up their business at noon Thursday and take the 2 o'clock train for Chicago. In speaking of his re-election to the presidency of the league, Mr. I Tener said the office had been offered j to him several weeks ago, and he ! said that he would take the matter | under consideration. He had already ! made arrangements to undertake an : other line of activity. So to-day Mr. ;-Tener accepted the presidency, pro- I vided his time would be at his own ! disposal, giving to the league the j time he considered necessary to ad ! minister to the affairs of the league. I He suggested that the term be a i short one, and it was made one year, j A committee composed of Harry ! Hempsted of New York. Charles Eb i betts of Brooklyn and William P. J Baker of Philadelphia was appointed to enter into a contract with Mr. Tener. The magnates were late getting into session and did not adjourn until well after 7 o'clock. Much time was taken up in the gfeneral exchange of views and considering routine mat ters. It may not be important, but it is true, that Garry Herrmann nom inated Mr. Tener for election as pres ident. president's task, was re-elected for a period of four years. Ilerrmuiin Is Astonished ""We were astonished at Tener's statement that he had become presi | dent of another corporation," said J August Herrmann, chairman of the | national commission. "We had ex j pected to re-elect him president for a lonp term. We were not prepared for anything like. it. and at fi?st were dumfounded. We had no inkling of The National League unanimously voted to hold a meeting with the American League as soon as the present meeting was over. President Tener and Herrmann were asked to | get In communication with the American League and arrange a date and place for a meeting. If satisfac tory arrangements can be made with the American League, the National League owners will leave to-night If railroad conditions in the middle west remain congested, it may be proposed to hold the meeting In Cleveland. The National League transacted only routine business, such as adop tion of the reports of the president, treasurer and board of directors. The league admitted nothing had been done on the questions of schedule, player limits or salary reductions, as it was deemed inadvisable that such topics be touched before the meeting with the American League. NEW DICKINSON CAPTAIN ELECTED Native of State Chosen to Lead Red and White Eleven Next Year ~ s V ROBERT P. MASLAND Carlisle, Dec. 11.—Robert P. Mas land, a member of the Junior class and native of Bustleton, Pa., was elected 1918 football captain at Dickinson College by holders of the "D" at an election, marking the for mer close of the football season. The work this year established a record, the Red and White eleven going through the year undefeated and being only twice scored upon. Captain Masland was among the earliest Dickinsonians to enlist and wf.h ♦l hro *V gh , a „ cßurs ° training with the Naval Coast Reserves. He is now on furlough until June and possibly longer. Should he be called to the colors before fall, Wertacnic, the fighting center will probably be elected to the post. Masland played the latter end of the season in a guard position and was a veteran of last year s team. Veterans Lost Through War Two veterans will be lost to Dick inson through the war. "Red" this year, and one of the leading backfield men of east ern colleges has gone to El Paso to take up Y. M. C. A. war work Hyman Goldstein, Conway Hall a*d Dickinson star, is expecting a call soon to the aviation section in which he has volunteered. w,K° aC * D , Unn started thls season with but four experienced plavers Fonth U n n? . a stron combination. Football will be continued next year at the local institution should" the ferlous aUSe rh b / the War not be come serious. The new men to be awarded "Ds" this vear were® Norniftf'w v rmerly of Mansfield °, Ung ' steelt on; Howes. Clearfield High; Lorimer, Elkins Park; luderbaugh. El Dorado; Hol loway Maryland; Hoff, the youngest man to be awarded the honor, lie being but 21 years old; Ilealy, Mary! land, R Young; Pritchard; Brady- Glowa. Shamokin. Practically all of these men are below the service age and are expected back next year . JportliQnf *■* CmntJandJiicei Copyright. 1911. Tb* Tribune Association York Trlbona*. s3S£33S,aS'-s POIX) MAR ineffectual countercharge!"' U rnrrolSth^oToK ain ma<le a ' aSt a3SaUU ' n th ° of the'war' 1 Br>ta ' n P °'° C ° ntrol, °? l,dln,f the trophy durin e the length The upset came just at the moment where America was hlnflcfi of nr.*. counter attack, as the first hip: gains echoed a few weeks lator calling all of gone "we st° l ° ' h ° WeStCrn front ' where se^ra > of them KltoS THEN TENNIS Davis C n up! ame Amcrlca ' fl ,awn tennis overthrow for possession of th* In 1914 Maurice McLoughlin made his last brilliant stand to hold the trophy, overpowering Brookes and Wilding in succession But the stand was made in vain, for Australasia at last reconquered her lost tennis territory, just in time to hold possession of the trophy during the duration of the war. y 5 Just as Cheape and others have crossed the Twilight Zone from the polo team, so Anthony Wilding, from the tennis team of Australasia has joined the mighty caravan that began to start for Valhalla back in August, 1914. But the ]>avis Cup remains with the Australasians . EVANS AND GOLF Chick Evans also came from behind in golf, just in time to land the hold-over title. • Chick had never won an open or an amateur championship up to 1916 But he landed both titles in time to emerge from the rut before the cham pionship doors were close, as the U. S. A. began to harness itself in steel and khaki. ONE ANSWER If any one desires to know when you think the war will end you can't possibly do better than to quote from Colonel Khayyam "Earth coqld not answer, nor the Keas that mourn In flowing purple, of their Lord forlorn; Nor rolling Heaven, with all his signs reveale'd And hidden by the sleeve of Night and Morn." If this isn't a complete reply, at least it isn't very far away. WHO KNOWS? Dear sir Don't you believe that an all-Yale football team of all time could beat an all star, all time pick from any other university or college Figure it out —Heffelflnger. Glass, Hogan, Gordon Brown, Holt, Hinkey Shevlin, Coy, Chadwick, Butterworth, etc. Who coul dbeat this array or show as many stars? . ELI, 'ls. "What would you say," queries R. L. F.. "of a man I met who couldn't | see why thtis country was at war with Germany?" In thet main that he was one of three things—a rat, a Hun or an idiot. What two words are super- I fluous in the forogoing array? HXRXUSBURG TELJbXJRJLFU Benny Leonard Now Boxing Instructor at National Army Camp BKHKY J/Eo*twiax>. Benny is now attached to the Na tional Army camp at Yaphank, L. I. His specialty, of course, is teach ing the selected men how to scien tifically handle their fists. He has proved a capable and popular guide to the men, aristocratic and plebian. Since joining the service he has boxed in many exhibition bouts, a portion of the receipts going to mili tary war aids. • The photo was made at Madison Square* Garden, where the champ was among the many spectators who witnessed the last mad peddling in the six-day bicycle race. The champion will be matched against Patsy Cline, of New York, at the Olympia. in Philadelphia, this evening. Fight fans anticipate a good scrap between these two ring stars. LOCALS BEAT SHENANDOAH Playing fast consistent ball, the Commonwealth- basketball quintet won from the strong Shenandoah live last evening 011 the tatter's floor, score 37 to 22. This team has only been defeated once in six starts. Ttye lineup and summary follows: COMMON'LTH SHENANDOAH Lingle, f. Johnston, f. Fields, f. Black, f. Mutzabaugh, c. Sullivan, c. Matchett, g. Pensyl, g. Blessing, g. Williams, g. Field goals, Matchett, 4; Mutza baugh, 4; Lingle, 3; Fields, 3; Bless ing, 1; Johnston, 2; Williams, 2; Pensyl, 4. Foul goals, Mutzabaugh. 7 out of 13; Pensyl, 6 out of 9. Ref eree, Fisher. COAL SITUATION DISCUSSED Lemoyne, Pa., Dec. 12.—At a meet ing of the borough school board last night Whitney Mumma was elected president and C. L. Eby vice-presi dent for the ensuing year. The coal situation was discussed and a report made that enough coal was on hand to keep the heating system running for about six weeks. As more coal is expected, there is lltle danger ot school closing down. TECHCAGEMEN BEGIN WORKOUTS Abundance of Material at Local School; Hope For i-eague Pennant Coach C. W. Miller has taken charge of the Tech basketball can didates and 35 lads arc practicing daily in the armory under his direc tion. The outlook Is more promis ing than for any previous year. The coach will have at least 15 ex perienced players from whom to pick a quintet that will represent the Maroon institution. Glenn Beard, the manager, is filling in the open high school teams in the southern and central parts of Pennsylvania. The opening game is scheduled for January 4 with Lebanon in this city. It will be the opening contest in tlje Pennsylvania Interscholastlc league. Tech has hopes of landing the league pennant because of the wealth of material that still remains in the school from last season. Beck, Wils bacli, Huston, Lingle, Ebner, Bell, Holland, Frock, Miller, Smith, IJoyd, Bihl, Frank, J. Beck and Fortna form a combination of players that will give Tecli a fast squad. All have had considerable experience and are seasoned players. Many New Candidate^ Coach Miller has been building up a squad from the ground floor, and hopes to be able to make a splendid showing during the winter. Other players who are out Include Snyder, Matter, Paul Johnson, Ileagy, Essig] L. Wenerlck, Strawhecker, R. Wen eric*. Mattson, Connor. Hahn, Sykes. Hoffman, Garrett, Hoerner, Kohl man, Compton, Richards and R Sillier. As an extra incentive to the play 1 STORE OPEN evenings until Christmas! beginning this eveninc*^ A Rousing War Time Sale of §g^,. I High Grade Clothes I or Men and Boys ■ 1 | Begins Tomorrow, Thursday, | | This is not a special purchase g C for sale purpose-no season-end ' ? ] I accumulation of odd sizes and left 1 I over stocks-nor an assemblage of J sale of our regular high grade stocks ' * 7 purchased many months ago in anti- jgj#|jf : | \ ' f cipation of the greatest season in the . MUM ;^| C unseasonable and the men who have en- ' \ € listed have no use for civilian clothes, and /If §M \ £ despite the ever increasing prices of wool- / •'f * I C * ens we offer men of Harrisburg and vicin- ' 7 J ity without doubt the greatest and most 1 Men's and Young Men's SIB.OO . 1 | Suits and Overcoats Reduced to 1 4*75 §ttiS IfP'S?*' ) j Men's and Young Men's $20.00 s<■/* _■* I 7 Suits and Overcoats Reduced to 16.75 I C Men's and Young Men's $25.00 BOVS' Suits and Suit, and Overcoats Reduced to *20.75 M, c J naws Wle -1 Men's and Young Men's $30.00 A Boys' ss.oo Suits at Suits and Overcoats Reduced to 24.75 Boys' $7.50 Suits at. 7A j ! Boys' SIO.OO Suits at 7.7fi 7 Men's and Young Men's $35.00 *>f\ - ( Suits and Overcoats Reduced to s 5/ # / 5 inaws are reduced to $5.00. 7 [ THE HUB j ers they have been offered gold bas ketball fobs if they succeed in land ing the league championship. Many of the other teams have been con siderably weakened since last year bcause of graduation and ineligi bility of players. In view of the fact that Tech has an experienced I squad, chances look exceedingly bright. ROWLING Casino League Alphas ....2631 Pershings ....'. 2544 Morrison, (A) 223 Kob, (P) 552 Boyd Memorial League lllck-A-Tlirift 2333 Mrs. H. B. McCormick's Class.. 2242 Irwin, (H. A. T.) 209 Irwin, (H. A. T.) 530 Mt. Pleasant Press league Marines 1581 Cavalry 1496 Aviators 1728 Artillery 1434 Garman, (M) 140 Felker, (C) 372 Shroeder, (Av.) 177 Shroeder, .(Av.) 397 STANDING OF TEAMS i Casino League W. L. Pet. Alphas 17 10 .629 Aviators 16 11 .592 Pershings 13 11- .541 Sammies 10 11 .428 Rainbows 10 14 .417 Jolly Five ....; 6 15 .286 STANDING OF TEAMS Mt. Pleasant League W. L. Pet. Aviators 23 7 .767 Marines 16 14 .533 Artillery 11 19 .367 Cavalry 10 20 .333 SPORTS BOOM IN FRANCE AMONG ALLIED SOLDIERS New York, Dec. 12.—Joe Loomis, the longest-striding athlete in Ameri ca, has arrived here after a tour of duty as an ambulance driver behind the French lines. He Is going back as a member of the 333 d Field Artillery, now training at Camp Grant, Rock ford, 111. Loomis, who represents the Chicago A. A., Bays that sports are booming "over there." "They're all playing games of some sort over there," said Loomis. "This world war is spreading American sports, and the British are taking up baseball fast. The French are slow to adopt baseball. They can't throw. "Back of the lines they are plajftng Fireplug Question Ready For West Fairview Council! West Fairview, Pa., Dec. 12.—One ! of the Important topics to face the | new borough council at the first ; meeting in next year will be the in stallation of a fireplug at First ave r.ue. This matter was brought up at the last meeting of council but 1 was voted down. Residents of this paTt of the town who are not pro- I tected claim they will petilon council for a plug. Officers of the Good Will 1' ire Company, foreseeing the need of a plug, will ask council at the next session to place a plug at this place. E 'mer Erb, chairman of the fire plug committee, and a resident of this ; section, which js unprotected, at the last session appealed to council for protection for these residents, but other members of the body voted the s proposition down. many games, but soccer football seems the most popular. The Ameri can soldiers are picking up thla lamo rapidly, and they play Interesting and close contests, before many thou sands of spectators, against Frencli and British combinations. "Instead of killing sport, this war is going to boost every outdoor pas time worth playing. Athletic compe tlon is the diversion of the millions of men back of the firing line, and sports undoubtedly are a great aid to the men in the trenches and those going over the top." Buffalo Franchise Declared Forfeited; League Shaky New York, Dec. 12.—The Interna tional League In annual meeting her* yesterday decided to postpone until F*ebriiary 12 a decision of the ques tion of suspending playing for the season of 1918. The Buffalo club franchise was declared forfeited for nonpayment of players' salaries and contractural obligation. President Barrow's salary was re duced from $7,500 to $2,500. The Providence, Rochester and Richmond clubs signified their inten tion of abandoning play for next year. Toronto and Baltimore express ed a desire to continue the 1918 sea son. Newark and Montreal club rep resentatives stated they were willing to abide by the decision of the ma jority of the clubs as to whether the season would be played. The obliga tions of the Buffalo club are said to be approximately SIB,OOO. President I>ahnin gave assurances that the sal aries of the players and the club manager will be paid. 15
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