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HEARTS STOP BEATING AS BEACHEY DEFIES LAWS OF GRAVITATION
AVIATORS THRILL
THOUSANDS WITH
EXCITING FEATS
Races Against Terrestrial
Speed Burners Show
Swift Biplane to
Be Supreme
Defying all laws of gravitation, Lin
coln Beachey, undoubtedly the most In
trepid aviator in America, gracefully
executed an "aerial waltz" in his Cur
tiss biplane at Tanforan park yester
day afternoon. The waltz was danced
on a floor of crisp, exhllerating atmos
phere, to music from the throats of
thrilled thousands. Every glide was
graceful, every dip delightfully sensa
tional and every reverse dazzling in
daring. As a climax to this thrilling ex
hibition of atmospheric dancing. Beachy
rose to a height of 3,000 feet, tipped
Ms machine until it seemed impos
sible for him to hold his seat and, with
still engines, dropped headlong to with
in 50 feet of the earth, when he raised
his hands from the control bar.
straightened out hie biplane and landed
safely on the green. As he descended
in this "death dive" a hush fell over
the 3.000 spectators and the swish of
the air through the wings of the bi
plane could be heard distinctly.
Beachey was easily the headliner in
the aerial vaudeville show given by
the downtown merchants' aviation com
mittee yesterday. In every possible
way he outdared his fellow aviators,
and on all sides it was Beachey this"
end "Beachey that." Between thrills
the spectators found time to laugh as
Beachey, flying 60 miles an hour, swept
over the grounds bo low that those who
crowded out on the starting field fell
flat to avoid the seemingly impending
danger. During the races with motor
cycles and racing automobiles the San
Franciscan swooped down from a
height of mo feet until it seemed that
the front wheel of his machine touched
the head of the motorcycle or automo
bile driver.
While Beachey was the star of yes
terday's meet, Roy Francis, Silas
("hristofferson, '"Bob" Fowler, Tha.d
Kerns, the 18 year old Chico lad, and
Tom Gunn. the Chinese aviator, con
tributed their share of the thrills.
SANTA CLAIS AVIATES
Francis, garbed as Santa Clans,
circled the grandstand, throwing pack
ages of randy to the crowd. This was
Santa's initial trip in an airship. Late
in the afternoon Francis took a pas
senger with him for a 10 minutes flight.
In his single tractor biplane, "Bob"
Fowler attempted to break the altitude
record, but wlien he reached a height
of 7.600 feet his engine began shooting
oil. which besmeared his goggles and
thus forced him to descend. He found
the air propitious for high flying and
felt confident of breaking the record of
H.ROO feet, held by Beachey. Just before
lie seated himself in his machine he
kissed his mother and remarked:
"If nothing serious happens, I'll come
back with the altitude record in about
an hour."
Silas Christofferson gave a fine ex
hibition in his hydro-aeroplane, guid
ing his machine without the aid of the
tontrol bar, and doing dips and spiral
glides that brought the crowd to Its
feet,
WOO BOTHERS CHICO BOY
Thad Kerns, In a headless biplane of
his own make, rose to an altitude of
;;.000 feet. The Chlco lad could not
make good headway against the east
wind that was tulowing, owing to the
lack of sufficient motor power.
A spectacular feature of the meet
was a parachute jump from an altitude
of 4,000 feet, made by "Sky-High"
Irving. Irving was taken skyward,
clinging to the under part of Roy
Francis , machine. While Francis was
making 60 miles an hour a puff of
somke hid the aviators for a few sec
onds. Immediately there were cries of
"accident," but the next second from
out of the smoke appeared Irving,
rlinging to the parachute. He de
scended slowly and landed safely on the
starting 'field.
MOTORCYCLE OUTDONE
In his race with Dudley Perkins, who
rode a motorcycle, Beachey clearly
demonstrated that he had perfect con
trol of his headless biplane. The at
mosphere was choppy near the earth,
l«ut the little Curtlss took the turns
as easily and evenly as did the ter
restial machine with which it raced.
Perkins got the very best out of the
cycle he drove, but at no stage of the
race did he gain much of an advantage
over the aircraft. Almost every time
that the racers passed the grandstand
Beachey swooped down upon his ad
versary, forcing Perkins to sink lower
over the handle bars. A less daring
driver would have been unnerved by
the cIDM proximity of the flying pro
peller of th*» biplanet, but Perkins
seemed to enjoy th« sensation.
The crowd found considerable
amusement in tlie tactics of Beachey
during his race with "Dare-Devil" Ed.
warde, who drove an R. C. 11. racing
car. Beachey literally played with Ed
wards throughout the race. He re
peated the stunt of shooting down
Hose to the head of his opponent, and
invariably, when before the stands,
drove hie machine within a few feet
of Edwards' head.
ONE ON THE AUTO
During the last lap of the two mile
race Beachey made the motor car look
as if it were standing still. He had
reached the finish and was ready to
alight when the auto came into the
stretch.
With the exception of Beachey, all of
the birdmen participated in the "battle
royal of the sky," the closing event of
the day. In this aerial romp the av
iators ascended several hundred feet,
where they played "cross tag" and
"leap frog." It was a fitting finale
t6 a day filled with thrills and amuse
ment.
The promoters' promise that there
would be "something doing every
second" was fulfilled. Everything,
with the exception of the policing of
the field, was admirably handled and
there were no long tedious waits. The
atmospheric conditions were partic
ularly favorable, the only dangerous
"holes" being close to the gum trees
that border the field.
This afternoon Beachey will endeavor
to amuse the crowds with new stunts.
He said yesterday that he believed it
possible to "loop the loop" in a biplane,
and judging from the daring way in
which he execute* other seemingly im
possible feats it Iβ possible that he
will attempt this hazardous act today.
RICHMOND GROCER ASKS DIVORCE
MARTINEZ, Dec. 24.—Charles Gen
azzi, proprietor erf a grocery store in
Richmond, has filed suit for divorce
-ljrainit his wife. Mary Genazzi. The
:farge is desertion. Lee D. Windrem
is attorney for the husband.
Lincoln Beachey, Americas most intrepid birdman, as he appeared yesterday at Tanforan in his brush with an R. C.
H. racing automobile with "Dare Devil" Edwards at the wheel. Beachey made the terrestrial
speed machine loofy as though it were standing still.
The lower picture shows Beachey racing against Dudley Perkins on a motor
cycle—again to the honor of the "man higher up."
GOSSIP SPORTS
HEARD BY THE MAN IN
THE STREET, COVERING
THE WHOLE WORLD OF
Loafing is no business. Ni<"k Wil
liams, who has been managing the
Portland club of the Northwest league,
Is now a detective in the northwest.
Nick, if is reported, will buy the Port
land club, and his present job is only
a temporary one. He is keeping busy
between seasons and will be back in
harness when the time for "play ball"
rolls around again.
Nothing has been heard from J. Cal
Ewing or Ed Walters for three days.'
At that Cal had the last say, but Wal
ters smiles every time he looks at that
Mission lease, which he hopes to make
Cal pay dearly for some day.
Jim Griffin's Christmas to Tom Cor
bett was a jet black pig. a very useful
animal in the Corbett home.
Professor Fernandez, the genial lit
tle fellow who meets the guests of the
Indoor Yacht club, was remembered
at Christmas by Skipper Coffroth.
Jim Griffin, president of the referee
trust, thinks he can get by in two im
portant engagements without stubbing
his toe. There are many followers of
the game of hit and get away who are
of the same opinion.
Willie Meehan in the past has been
beating opponents by slapping them.
His manager, Louis Parante, declares
now that Willie has learned to close
his hands and punch. ghat's going
to' happen to the boxers he meets in
the future?
* * *
Word comes from Los Angeles that
Al Palzer is the favorite in the betting
in Los Angeles. There is a gentleman
located in Fourth street who can ac
commodate these southern bettors, and
he asks no odds.
Unusual Conditions In
College Rowing
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.—Unusual con
ditions exist in college rowing circles.
Yale has announced definitely that the
varsity crew will engage in only one
race during the season—the annual fix
ture with Harvard. The Crimson had
agreed to row Cornell at Ithaca May
23.
Columbia, Pennsylvania and Prince
ton are engaged in the task of ar
ranging schedules and all are hampered
by the indecision upon the part of
most of the crews.
Columbia would like to row Har
vard and Pennsylvania. Princeton and
Harvard may meet in a three cornered
regatta, but, as the holder of the Chilfls
cup, won last spring, it would appear
that Columbia has the right of prior
ity in claiming a »match race with any
of the three.
It is understood that Cornell has
made overtures and would like to meet
Columbia, Princeton and Pennsylvania
in a regatta. In this the Ithacans
probably would be balked by the stew
ards of the Intercollegiate Rowing
association, because it would bring to
gether three of the crews which would
meet in the annual regatta later at
Poughkeepsie. It is also understood
that Harvard has suggested a race with
Princeton, to be held at Springfield,
Mass.. upon which no definite action
has been taken.
Princeton Toss ers Will
Join Bushers
NEW YORK, Dec. 25.—"T01" Pendle
ton, the noted Princeton football and
baseball player, is each summer one
of the leaders of Blue Ridge camp
at Ivy. Vat, not far from Charlottes
ville. He is to return next summer and
reports that Hobey Baker will join
him. Both will play in the Virginia j
amateur baseball league. Pendleton
• f-n the stur of the Blue Ridge
nine in past seasons.
THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1912.
Irish Gentleman lived tip to his name
yesterday, when he finished second in
the handicap at Juarez. The horse
witli the Celtic name was backed
across the board. He was 3 to 1 to
place and 6 to 5 to show, and many of
the boys were assured of Christmas
turkey when he dropped into the sec
ond hole.
Some of the players of the Chicago
White Sox team attributed their poor
work with the stick to the signs in
the field. Now let us hear from our
own dear Seals.
Console was the only favorite to
give consolation to the backers of the
choices at Juarez yesterday.
Much regret is being expressed by
the handbook men about town over
the move of Chief White in taking De
tective Gqugh out of Chinatown. They
are of the opinion that the lengthy
copper was in the right place to do
some good for the community.
Fred Snodgrass ha* reasons to forget
that costly fly he dropped in the final
game of the last world's series. Just
now he is trying to placate Miss Nel
lie A. Frakes, who has filed a breach
of promise , suit against the ball
player.
*. * *
The fans who do not think much of
Frankie Burns as a fighter admire his
good judgment in selecting opponents.
* * *
Al Palzer and Luther McCarty were
the big noises in the heavy weight
field when they were In the east some
months ago. Since they left, heavy
weights have been developed over
night. Both Luther and Al had better
hurry eastward, or else they will be
forgotten.
Gary's Sheriff Puts Lid
On Prize Fights
<SjK"-l.il Dispatob to Thp CMI)
CHICAGO, Dec. 25. — Sheriff Henry
Whitaker, angered at the prize fight
promoters for advertising New Year
fights at Gary, Ind., without first seek
ing permission, put the fight lid on the
Indiana town last night.
"That will be my first day in office."
the sheriff said, "and I am not going to
start the new year by allowing the pro
moters to 'put it over me' like that.
Nothing doing in the fighting line in
this county."
Rudy Unholz and George Horton,
Denver fighters, were scheduled to ap
ptffef in fights at the opening show.
Zhyszko Defeats Cutler,
Chicago Wrestler
BOSTON. Dee. z. , "..—Charles Cutler of
Chicago, claimant to the world's heavy
weight wrestling championship, lost in
two successive falls to Zbyszko, the
European champion, tonight. The first
fall came at the end of I hour and 12
minutes, after both men had thrice
tumbled out of the ring. What ap
peared to some of the spectators as a
blow on the chin given by Zb.yszko
resulted in Cutler falling to the mat
with the European on top, and the fall
was given to Zbyszko. The second fall
was secured In 13 minutes 10 3econds
with a head over shoulders hold.
BOY WOUNDED BY AIR RIFLE
An air rifle proved to be a dangerous
Christmas present in the hands of some
friend of 3 0 year old Willie Smith of
2 Massasoit street yesterday, and in
consequence Willi*, probably will lose
his right evp. Ho was in company with
several boy companions, one of whom
possessed the air rifle and fired it
carelessly. He was treated at the cen
tral emergency hospital.
Major League Team
Managers for 1913
+ »
In view of thf numerous shift«
in the leadership of the major
league baseball Hubs, the fol
lowing; list of the skippers for
the coming season will be Inter
esting:
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Cincinnati—Joe Tinker.
New York—Johnny McGraw.
Chicago—Johnny Evers.
Pittsburgh—Fred Clarke.
St. Louis—Miller Huggins.
Philadelphia—Charley Dooln.
Boston—George Stalling*.
Brooklyn—Bill Dablen.
AMERICAN LEAGIE
> Boston—Jake Stahl.
•New York—Frank Chance.
< leveland 100 Birmingham.
Chicnjso— Jimmy Callahan.
Washington—Clark Griffith.
St. Louis—-George Stoval.
Detroit—Hughie Jennings.
Philadelphia—Connie Mack.
•Chance has not yet signed.
BOISE HIGH ELEVEN
BUNKS CHICAGO TEAM
Windy City Footballers No
Match for the Huskies
of Idaho
BOISE, Idaho, Dec. 25.—8y the aid of
a long forward pass. Boise made the
only score in -the football game here
today between the Boise high school
and the Wendell Phillip high school of
Chicago, who went down to defeat by a
score of six to nothing.
The touchdown by Boise was made in
the third quarter, after the two teams
had bucked each other up and down the
field without either gaining an advan
tage. Both teams played straight foot
ball in the first two periods, but so
evenly matched were the teams that no
gains were made and the ball was lost
repeatedly.
In the second half the teams changed
their tactics and resorted to end runs
and forward passes. Boise was suc
cessful wtih a long forward and made
a touchdown, but was unable to kick
goal. Both teams were penalized heav
ily throughout the game.
K. 0. Brown Trims Young
Grandwill
(Special Dispatrh to The Call)
NEW YORK. Dec. 2.".—Knockout
Brown today won from Young Grand
will of Newark, who claims the light
weight championship of New Jersey, in
the seventh round of their bout before
a large holiday crowd at the Irving
Athletic, club. Grandwlll's seconds
threw up the sponge when it appeared
certain that their charge was due to
lose via the knockout route.
The result was not surprising, for it
was evident from the fifth round that
Brown would be the winner. For the
first four rounds, Grandwill, by clever
two handed punching, gained a big
advantage over the tow headed East
sider, but In the fifth round he weak
ened under a fusillade of left hand
body punches and went to his corner in
a dazed condition.
Grandwill was weak and wobbly
when he answered the bell in the sev
enth. This stanza had progressed only
a, few seconds when Grandwill ap
pealed to the referee to stop the bout,
declaring he had painfully injured
hi* right hand. While the arbiter was
debating, Grandwill's seconds threw
up the sponge, thereby admitting de
feat.
Staid New England Has
Speedy Cock Fights
FLAIXFIKLD. Conn.. T>ec. 25.—One
of the most exciting cooking mains of
recent years was held in the edge of
West Greenwich, R. 1., over the state
Une, this morning. Many veteran
lovers of the sport were present. Nine
hotly contested battles were fought,
one between a Westerly, R. 1., and a
Webster, Mass.. bird lasting 20 minutes
and causing the loss of several hun
dred dollars by the Rhode Island peo
ple. The last battle, between Massa
chusetts and Connecticut birds, was
won by the. Nutmeg state bird in 16
minutes.
Vallejo Grammar Five
Swamps Baracas
VALL.EJO, Dec. 25.~Thia morning
the Vallejo grammar school basket ball
five met and defeated the Baracas, also
this city, at the naval Y. M.. C. A.
} cpurt by a score of 34 to 13,
ACTIVE PREPARATIONS
FOR BIG POULTRY SHOW
Livermore Valley Fancier?
Promise a Record Affair
in January
LIVKRMORE. Dec. 25.— The Liver
more Valley Poultry association has be
come active- already in preparing the
preliminary details of the second an
nual poultry show to be held here under
the auspices of the association, the lasl
week in January. Attractive catalogues
are being mailed to poultry fanciers all
over the Pacific coast, and the officers
of the show have been chosen. The set
of rules has been drawn up, under thos«
of the American Poultry association,
and arrangements for all prizes have
been made.
The entire show will be judged by H
P. Schwab of Irondequot. N. V., one ol
the foremost poultry judges in the
country and for the last seven years
judge of the Madison square shows
The installing of all exhibits will be
in the hands of R. 4 H. McGulre of Liv
ermore, who has been named superin
tendent. The officers of the association
are: President, W. H. Bissell, vice pres
ident, R. H. McGuire; secretary-treas
urer, E. W. d'Ombrain. The officers
will be assisted by a committee com
prising George Beck and E. W. d'Om
brain of the Chamber of Commerce and
H. W. Lassen and H. W. Hupers of the
Merchants' association.
The pen show was a new idea lasf
year and, judging from the suc-ces?
registered and the satisfaction evinced
by the owners who placed exhibits in
the show, this year will be much biggei
and better than the Initial endeavor
The money prizes given last year were
an innovation in pen shows, and the
idea was received enthusiastically and
will serve to stimulate interest in thf
coming show. The entries will close
January 14.
I'nder the rules adopted, only pens of
one male and four females ran be en
tered and the entrance fee will be $10.
The birds must arrive either January
25 or January 26 and will remain under
care of the superintendent from arrival
until the close of the show. No officers
will be allowed to exhibit. The regular
prizes will be 40 per cent of the total
entrance money In each variety for first
prize, 20 per cent of the total entrance
money in each variety for second prize,
and 10 per cent of the total entrance
money in each variety for third prize.
An additional first prize of $50 will be
given by the association in each variety
where ten or more pens are entered,
and an additional $25 to first prize pen
in each variety where five or more and
less than ten pens are entered. In au
dition all first prize pens which are in
varieties where less than five pens are
entered will compete for variety class
prizes of $50 for first and $25 for sec
ond. A grand prize of $100 will be
awarded for best display, besides class
prizes, and a grand championship prize
of $100, the grand champions to have
solid gold leg bands sealed on in com
memoration of the win.
Winter Swimming in the
Endnal City
ALAMEDA, Dec. 25.—The members of
the Alameda Boat club, tfie organiza
tion that boasts the champion six oared
barge crew of the Pacific, held their
Christmas swim this morning, begin
ning at 10:30 o-'clock. The oarsmen
went through various aquatic sports in
the estuary off the boathouse at the
north end of Chestnut street. There
was a program of impromptu races,
high and fancy diving and other water
feats. Pictures of the swimmers were
taken to be used in advertising the
winter advantages of Alameda as a
bathing resort.
Gay Parce Does It, Too
PARIS, Dec. 25.—The Christmas
swimming race across the Seine for the
Christmas cup was contested today in
the presence of thousands of holiday
makers. The weather was exception
ally mild, and 12 competitors, includ
ing on© woman, Mme. Rene Mortier,
lined up for the start at Alexander 111
bridge.
The event was won easily by Ger
ard Meismer, who covered the 160
meters (about 172 yards) in 1 minute
and 54 seconds.
Mme. Mortier, who was suffering
from a recent sprain, made a plucky
struggle. She finished last, but the
crowds rewarded her courage by rous
ing cheers.
Boston Tries It, Too
BOSTON, Dec. 25.—Nearly a score of
hardy athletes plunged Into the freez
ing waters of Dorchester bay today to
compete in 25, 5.0 and 100 yard swim- ■
ming races. Although the men had to
combat floating ice, every contestant
finished, good time being made iv each
of the events. j
THREE NEW AUTO
TYPES ON DISPLAY
Also Lozier Light Six and
1913 Mitchell Cars At
tract Interest
LEON J. PINKSON
Three new types of motor cars have
made their appearance in the city dur
ing the last week, and each one has
attractive features that has made it
the subject of much interest and com
ment in local automobile circles. The
three models to arrive are the Alco,
the Lozirr light six and the !9U
Mitchell.
The Alco, which has been placed on
display in the showrooms of the Auto
Sales company, the northern California
distributers, is by far the most elab
orate model that the big locomotive
company has turned'out and not one
detail in the matter of refinement in
finish has been overlooked by the
builders. Among the distinctive fea
tures is the electrical lighting system,
which not only supplies the current for
the head, side and tail lights, but pro
vides for a searchlight on the wind
shield, an Illuminated step and an Il
luminated top.
The car Is of the six cylinder type
land, acording to Max Rosenfeld. head
of the sales company, has a wealth of
power for hill climbing and on the
level can easily make 60 miles an
hour.
The Lozier light six. which has been
exhibited by Manager F. B. Kelp of
the lo<al Lozier factory branch, is
meeting with the same favor here as
it has in all the eastern cities in
which it has been displayed. The light
six is a new departure for the Lozier
company, who in the past has restricted
its building to high priced cars only,
jln talking of the new car, Kelp shvs:
"The Lozier light six has been built
for the specific purpose of satisfying
the demand for a lighter and less
expensive car than we have been in
the habit of building. The factory
officials took some time before they
decided to build the car, but judging
from the number of orders that have
been hookey for the model in all parts
of the country it has been a wise
move. The light six has the same grace
ful Lozier lines that has characterized
all our models and will prove the type
of car for the man who wants a light
machine for every day business use."
The 1913 Mitchell, whlcb made its
initial appearance this week, served
as the opening exhibit of the new
Osen-McFarland home in Golden Gate
avenue. The new car is of the four
cylinder, five passenger touring era
type, and is a complete departure from
the old Mitchell line. In speaking -of
the new Mitchell line yesterday, Mana
ger O. C. McFarland said:
"It is not. often that an automobile
manufacturer, having slowly and
painstakingly developed a product that
creditably reflects his reputation, has
the courage to cast it utterly aside and
build anew from the ground up. Yet
just'this abandonment of precedent lies
back of the new Mitchell line, and by
j the unanimous verdict of excellent
j judges of motor car construction who
j hare had opportunity to examine the
three new models composing it, the
choice has been a wise one, drastic
j though the measure may have ap
peared. The new line, departing from
all Mitchell traditions, is modeled aft
er continental practice in many re
spects, and, while in every respect
American in appearance and general
characteristics and is suitable for serv
! ice under the rigorous conditions im
j posed by the American highway, pos
sesses many of the niceties of detail
that unfortunately are still associated
mainly with foreign practice.
"Three models compose the new line
—one of 40 horsepower, having a four
cylinder motor; one of 50 horsepower,
having a six cylinder motor, and the'
third of 60 horsepower rating, having
also a six cylinder motor. Only two
sets of cylinder dimensions are em
ployed; the units for the four and the
larger six cylinder motors being the
same size. The latter possess a bore
and stroke, respectively, of 4 % by 7
inches, while the 'Little Six.' if so it
may be termed In the relative sense
only, has cylinders of 3*i inch stroke."
The car is equipped with an electric
generator, gear driven from the gear
set, an engine cranking electric motor
mounted at the rear of the engine and
driving through gear teeth cut in the
flywheel. Electric lighting is used
throughout. The cars have left hand
drive, the control levers being in the
I center of the footboard.
Klectrlo Horn* on Flanders—ln Los
Angeles the traffic squad made a series
of tests on cars as they found them
parked about the streets and found but I
two bulb horns in 400 working good
enough to give sufficient warning, with
the result*that they have had enacted
an ordinance compelling the use of a
signal glTlng an "abrupt note, suffi
ciently louxl to serve as an adequate
warning." The Flanders Motor com
pany, anticipating an action of this
kind, has abandoned the bulb horn,
and in its stead their "sixes" are
equipped with an electrical device that j
is said to satisfy all critical ears.
Noise? About all the Ford
makes is the praise it inspires.
It's the silent car. It's silent
because it's mechanically
right. And its mechanical
Tightness has made it "the
universal car" — serviceable,
economical, long-lived.
Better order yours today.
Every third car is a Ford. Nearly 180,000
have been sold and delivered. New prices—
runabout $525 —touring <:ar $600 —delivery car
$625 —town car $809 —with all equipment,
f. o. b. Detroit. Get particulars from Ford
Motor Company, 100 Van Ness avenue, San
Francisco, or direct from Detroit factory.
CUBS NEED STAR
PITCHER FOR 1913
Murphy and Evers Seeking
a Class AAA Man for
Their Mound
(Special DlspatcU to The Call)
CHICAGO. Dec. 2o.—"A star pitcher
at any cost!"
This is the slo~ a n of the Cubs. Pres
ident Murphy and Manager Evers, in
their efforts to bolster up the faltering
Chicago National league club, are de
termined to purchase a first class ma
jor league twirler.
Infielders and oi**n>lr]er.s on the Cub
roll are many. A handful of these will
be offered for a pitcher of merit. Jimmy
Sheckard is nno of the veteran Cubs
who will be missing from the regular
lineup in 1913.
"With one first class pitcher the
Cubs will be fortified for a fight for the
pennant next year." Is the way the
president of the Cubs sizes up the sit
uation.
Hank O'Day is still undecided as to
his future. Tip would be welcomed
with open arms as an arbiter in either
the National or American league, but
he says lie ha* not decided what he will
do next year. Friends of the famous
umpire who last year managed the
Cincinnati Reds say he is anxious to
buy a minor league team and prove
that he is competent to lead a ball
team.
Pirates Need Donlin
(Special Pispatrb to The Call)
PTTTSBURG. Dec. 2.=i.—The state
ment ig made that Mike Donlin
is to be with tlio Pirates next year. It
is probable that lip will be retained
by the club as a "pinch hitter." The
ability of the former Giant star out
fielder to bat with men on the bases
makes his services worth much to any
team under the rule which permits
of the use of a "pinoh hitter" in the
game. Mike cant run with the speed
that he once possessed, but a little
speed can b* overlooked when timely
hits now and then settle a contest in
which a run will make all the differ
ence between victory and defeat.
Cardinals Want Sheckard
CHICAGO. Dec. 2".—Miller Httggine.
manager of the St. Jv>uis Nationals, has
offered the Chicago Nationals $4,000 for
Outfielder Jimmie Sheckard. Owner
Murphy is considering the offer. Hβ
previously had attempted to trade
Sheckard to St. Louis for pitchers.
RENSTROM SANTA CLAUS
Auto Merchant's Heart ■• Big Aβ Hl*
1012 Sales
Jiart before closing time Tuesday
evening, at the warerooms of the Frank
O. Renstrom company. President
Renstrom called the employes one by
one into the office, and thanking each
for his faithful service and evident
interest in the business, gave each a
check large enough to cover the cost
of the best Christmas dinner the state
of California can furnish.
Renstrom commended all the em
ployes for their records, not only in the
sale of Ilegal and Kline cars, but also
in the impression made on the com
pany's customers, who on many oc
casions have said complimentary things
about the firm's service, and employee.
The employes, in thanking Renatrom.
assured him of their continued inter
est in the firm's business and of their
loyalty. •
! All the best part of
a Havana cigar—
the flavor. We've
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S. BACHMAN & CO.
INC.
Distributor, SAN FRANCISCO
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