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HANDLING MEN ON TEAMS TOUGH JOB Every Player Must Be Treated as Individual by Manager, Says Matty. VARIOUS METHODS -CITED MiKJraw Helios Upon Kines, While "Connie" . Mack Adopts Paternal Spirit, but Each Has Abso lute Control, Asserts Star. BY CHRISTY MATHEWSOX. (The Giants Star Pitcher.) . MARL1X, Tex., April 4. (Special.) "Every ball player must be treated as an individual," declared McGraw the other day after he had been -working with some of the Giants' recruits. "A manager should remember that there are individuals on everv oinh and that they must be welded into a machine in order to obtain team work. There's no success without this." The incident which caused this out break by McGraw was due to a deci sion he himself had pulled on Stock, the young recruit infielder, while um piring a practice game. By nature. Stock is one of the quietest boys I ever saw, and he had not had much of a chance around Marlin with some of the bushers who are of the fresh sort. A game was on between the regular team and the yannlgans, and Stock slid into third base, making the Jour ney from first on a single to right. Stock was easily safe. "You're out!" yelled McGraw. The quiet Stock, now thoroughly aroused, was on his feet in a minute. "I Waa Safe a Mile." "What?" he squawked. "You must have been blindfolded when you called that one. I had my foot on the bag. I was safe a mile." "You're out," repeated McGraw. "As an umpire, I think you're a great manager," grumbled Stock as he strode for the bench. He was still muttering about being robbed when he sat down. "It looked as if you missed that one on Stock, 'Mac,' " "Mike" Donlin said 'to McGraw later. "I guess I did," answered McGraw. "'I tried to. He has been so quiet that I wanted to see if 1 could get a rise out of him, so I called one against him that looked bad." "Well, you got the rise all right." re marked Donlin. "He's grumbling yet." "I guess he's got the fight in him," said the Giants' boss, "and that's what 1 wanted to find out." Stock is the unusual type of recruit in a big league outfit. The brand that Is generally In the majority is the fresh busher who thinks he is better than any big leaguer on the team if the manager would only give him a fair trial. There was a young fellow of that stripe In the Giants' crowd this Spring who acted all over the place before McGraw arrived in Mar lin. "How are you, 'Mac'?" he said to the Giants' leader the first time he laid eyes on McGraw. What McGraw remarked to that youngster gave him some notions to turn over in his mind for days to come. "That youngster needs to be dressed down," "Mac" later told three or four of the older men. "Let's see some of you fellows hop on him." We have. Now he talks to "Mac" as "Mr. McGraw',' whenever he has oc casion to address him. And McGraw believes he is a coming star, too. "I like a certain amount of aggres siveness in a. recruit," said McGraw the other day. "But this boy seemed to carry too much at first. He is com ing around all right now, and I believe he will do." Drnulng Well Enconrnsced. McGraw does more to encourage ' what big leaguers call "cockiness" in players than any other big league manager. He likes to see his ball players dress well, and wear diamonds, too. if they care to invest their money in the "cracked Ice." He believes this makes them more aggressive, and he Is right about that. "Connie" Mack is Just the opposite. He urges his players to be retiring in disposition and deportment, and most of them are. That is what keeps th , Athletics from having more "color." If the Philadelphia Americans carried more display in their work, or in other words, if the moving pic ture rights to them were more valu able, they would be the greatest money making proposition In baseball with the great players that are on the club. But the Giants overdraw them every season. The old Cubs under Chance were al ways a great crowd for "cockiness." 1'hey were good dressers, and' nearly every man on that club had a distinct and unmistakable individuality. Chance was the one manager In the world who eould handle this tough bunch with the pronounced personalities. But he had to do it with an Iron hand, and every one posted on the gossip of the league knows that he won many a clubhouse encounter from his players when any one of them got to thinking that he knew more than his manager. After Chance left the baseball world is aware of what happened. Briefly, each of the old stars thought he was a manager, and there was nothing but trouble for 'Johnny" Evers. Moirw and Mark Different. In my opinion, McGraw and Mack are the greatest two geniuses in base ball at handling men. although their methods are very different. Ench has absolute control over his players. Mack sizes up every man on his squad and makes up his mind how he will treat him. but with him the paternal spirit always prevails. McGraw is a harder taskmaster. He believes that the line is more powerful than kind words in many cases, although he do-s not apply It in all instances. Both are after team work. Neither Mack nor McGraw will find fault with a man for a mechanical error, but each one has his own way of taking to task the player who does not care enough about ' the team to sacrifice an indi vidual record at any time in order to aid the club. In this connection, here is a ltttle story about "Eddie" Collins and "Connie" Mack: It is a well known fact - that the Athletics do not pester the umpires much, because that is not "Connie" Mack's style. He believes that the Rood and bad decisions in a season average up anyway and that kicks mean players put out of the games, with the consequent loss of victories which may be sorely needed to win a pennant at some time. And "Connie' Mack i iike to win his pennants. But Collins has a very fast temper and he hates to see them called against him. so he is prone to kick. One day last season the Athletics were playing in Chicago and "Eddie" tried to steal second base. It was in the first inning of the econd game of a double-header aand all the boys were ureu irom tneir efforts in the opening battle. Also, it had been a tough ilav for -the two umpires, as I s-t the nnn) The play on Collins at second base was PICTURES SHOWING HOW BEAVERS HAVE TAKEN TO SPEEDING, AMU inuiUJi'JXUJjE Hi - & ' 4 rx '4 iarC: """"WMWliJlJlUUIWIIJ 1 Kranse i Aboard on a Motorcycle. 1&-('andp-Porr "Road Cera Aboard Hla 2000-Hor.tpoi.tr close, but the umpire called him out. instantly the Collins temper got tho better of the "Connie" Mack schooling and he raised himself up from the ground and let out a terrible roar at the "ump." -who promptly threatened to put nim out or the game. When the star second baseman reached the Phil adelphia bench "Connie" said to him: it you want to get out of the game I'll take you out, but don't try to kick your way to the clubhouse." Collins and Mack did not sneak to each other for several weeks after that. They are the best of friends now, however. It is a tough Job' handling men on a baseball team. Some must be fined and others coaxed. But the good man ager is forced to consider all the tem peraments, treat each player as an in dividual and then mold all these sep arate personalities into a smooth run ning, efficient machine. Some man agers do it with kind words, as "Con nie" Mack does, others do it with fins and direct orders, as McGraw does, and still others use their fists, as Frank Chance did when he was with the old Cubs. But they are all aiming for the same result, team work. (CopyrlRht. 1914, by the Wheeler Syndi cate, Inc.) Chehalis Fans to See Two Games. CHEHALIS. Wash, April 4. (Spe cial.) aMuch local Interest In Chehalis and Centralia Is shown In the coming MULTNOMAH FENCERS WHO J. If. HKVURICKSOX, A. R. HUE, T I.' ' :' ' : ts. . i : 'A h -l f - P i i l - - f , - i fa 'I I -f I T I 'fit A M I 1 " I f ' r " ' 1 l: - - f X I h I I - f V" --" r - f 5 . , " : - - -,,;. TIIE SUNDAY OREGOXIAX.' PORTLAND. WHICH STUCK. '4 7 -V11' 1 1 ; -. a Is3'- (A ; J -1 - !f ; 'it -s -Meehanlclaa Korea and nrivnp it 1 1 u l Lmur." na t,t ..... ,. Entry for the 1014 Vanderbllt Race. baseball game at Millet Field between the Colts and the Colored Giants team. The fact that Chehalis Is the home of Pat Callahan, one of the star twirlers of the Colts, and that Earl Hausman. of the Colts, a former member of the Chehalis club In the Washington State League, will play here, has increased the Interest locally. The game at Mil let Field April 13 at S o'clock, will be managed by the Chehalis Citizens' Club management and the Centralia Com mercial Club Jointly and It is believed there will be a big attendance by the many fans of the Twin Cities. GRCSIAX TO MEET CHET XEIT Portland Lightweight Signs l"p for Bout on April 11. Ralph Gruman, Portland's prominent lightweight, who has met with consid erable success in the South, has signed up to meet Chet Neff on April 11. ac cording to S. H. Gruman. his brother, who received a letter from the pugilist yesterday. Gruman also writes that it Is likely that he will be one of the principals in the preliminaries to the Ritchie-Murphy fight on April 17. In most Instances a man's broad political v-lews seldom extend beyond the electric light he wants on his cor ner. REJUVENATED THE GAME IN TOURNEY 5 t r Z HAROLD J.IVASOHU, C. M. DVRLI Half Minute Store Talk Perhaps you are not aware that this Is the most modern clothing store on the Pacific Coat; that every garment is hung In dust-proof clotiiing cabinets on hangers that preserve the original graceful lines of each garment; that our sales force Is composed of none but experienced and thoroughly competent men, whose entire aim is to give you lOO-X- service: that you're Just as welcome to look as to buy. Certainly you'll be interested In finding out more about such a store. Coprn'iht 191 Tbe Hi "Out far the Easter Ralston Shoes for fcn FENCING TO FRONT Multnomah Club Folk Wel comes "Come-back." APRIL TO SEE TOURNEY Portland Social Turn Verein " Also , Takes Tp Foils and Able Squad - May Be Turned Out Fair Tournament Now Hope. From tho incentive which fencing leceived throupth the holding: of the re cent Multnomah Club tournament. J. Lee Thompson, physical director of the Multnomah Club, goon expects to have plans for an All-Coast tournament. The women's tournament had to be postponed, but tbe fair fencers are now about ready to handle the foils in exhi bition, so Mr. Thompson expects to set another date, possibly in April. The Portland Social Turn Verein also is takinsr up fencing and whether the next tournament is one of Portland only or the whole Northwest, the Turn Ve rein will have present an able squad of the handlers of the steel. Fencing: was In the decline as a club sport, but It seems to have taken hold In several places the past Wlnte-, Seattle and Tacoma are supposed to have small colonies of the followers of the ancient sport, so a Northwest meet for next year Is not bevond the possi bilities of the field. Mr. Thompson will keep on drilling; men and women in the hope that the Panama-Pacific Exposition may have a RECENT MULTNOMAH CLUB t ' - : - U ANU A. UORMN JOHSO. lit !BSJLk. .H I II I '--far : I Vv , rtJ I f- ,y ? 1 -4 ' i I r Z i i i AIRIX 5, 1914. Boys' Confirmation Suits of pure wool, fast color, blue serges, in smart new Norfolk models, carefully tailored for perfect fit and dependable service. "With extra pants at 6.00 or more. Lons l'ants Suits $10 up. Succeeding? A.. B. St.intach StrolP' fencing tournament. In that case, tbe Winged M would be heavily repre sented. CHEHALIS FAN S SEE BOUTS Bill AVells, of Australia, Knocked Out In Second Hound. CHEHALIS. Wash.. April 4. (Spe cial.) Before an audience of SOO box ing and wrestling; fans the Western Athletic Club of Chehalis staged a suc cessful smoker last night. Bob Stoy and the "Unknown" boxed a three round draw. Otto Knliek. of Iioty. hailed as a possible white hope owing to his size and height, afforded much entertainment by the manner In which he handled Billy Smith, of this city, in a three-round go. the Eoty man being given the decision. The bout between Bill Clark, of Salt Lake City, and Bill Wells, of Australia, was finished quickly. The men weighed In at 160 pounds and were expected to box six rounds, but Clark put Wells to sleep after the bout had gone a round and a half. Carlson. the Oregon wrestler, failed to appear for his match with Carl Nelson, the Chehalis wrestler. and Rudolph Barker, touted as the ex champion wrestler of the Army and Navy, was substituted. Barker and Nelson wrestled for 33 minutes, when the latter won. Barker's shoulder was dislocated Just before the fall was de clared. SENIORS W1H AT ALBANY KRKSIIMK FAD SKCOXO WITH CREDIT OK 28 POINTS. Sophomores Take- Lw flare bat Carry Off Ilalf.Mlle Relay Rare. Whlrh la Speetaeular Errat ALBANY. Or. April 4. (Special.) With a wide margin of victory the seniors won the inter-class track and field meet of the Albany High School, held on the Albany College track yes terday. - The freshman class won sec ond honors. The score in points was: Seniors, 47: juniors, 2; sophomores, 22; freshmen. 28. This was the first Inter-class meet ever held at the High School, and evoked great enthusiasm, class spirit bein? high throughout the meet. 'For the first time in its history the Albany High School is this year undertaking track and field sports on a large scale. Its Interest at this time being due to plans which have been made for a county field meet for students of high schools and public schools the latter part of this month. Though the sophomore class ranked the lowest In points, it won the most spectacular event of th day. the half mile relay race. Beal. who ran the first lap for this class, obtained a good lead, and the sophomores were never headed. The seniors made a game fight for the race, but Montelth. who ran the second lap for the seniors, slipped In finishing. Harold TreRilgas. a senior, was the Individual star of the meet, winning four first places and contributing 20 points to the total for his class. The list of winners follows: 60-yard fdnsh Trallas fsrnfor). firat: 8chultz 4 frvahman . wror.ii ; Leerh (aenlorl. third; Anderson (aophnmorel. fourth. 44f-yard d5h Jrnklna Ounlori, first: lllKbee (aentork. second: Looney (sopho more!, third: Iech tuenlorl. fourth. Htsh jump BrlRtrs (junior), f trat : Tracy (lopliomur). second: Looney (aophomoral. third: Locin and Montelth (both seniors) tied for fourth. l!20-yard dull Treellras (aenlor). first: Brlirirs fjunlorf. aecond: Anderson, (aopho niorel. third: Allen (freahmanl. fourth. 50-yard hlirh hurdles Montelth (senior); first; Schultx (freshman), second; Xeber tcal (freshman), third: Beal (sophomore), fourth. Half-mile run Karles (junior). first, Jenkins (junior), second; Hawtln (senior), third; Clelea (freshman), fourth. loo-yard low hurdles Brtg-ss (Junior). first: I.eech (aenlor). second: iehuHx (freshman). third; Tracy (sophomore), fourth. Hiiotpnt Archibald (senior), first; Hart (iresaman). secona: Montelth (senior), third: Tracy (eophomore) fourth. 10O-yard dash Trejrllsas (senior), first; Allen (freshman), second: Schulta (freah man). third: Anderson (sophomore), fourth. Pole vault McChesney (freshman), first; Montelth (senior) nnd Tracy (sophomore), tied for second: Glldow (sophomore), fourth Running; broad jump Treo-lla-aa (senior), first: Allen (freshman), aecond: afeChesne" (freshman), third; Thacker (sophomore), fourth. Half-mile relay race Sophomore team (Beal. Tracy. Thacker and Anderson) won BASEBALL DOPE Of all kinds will be found In Reach's Official Baseball Guide for 1914. 10 cents per copy. Sporting counter. Honeyman Hardware Co. Adv. TF there's ever a time when clothes, J- battered and faded with a Winter's wear, clash with the landscape it's on a sunny April day. Nature is going back to green after the dreary colors of Winter; leaves are forming; birds are on the wing. Half of our enjoyment of Spring is in having clothes that harmonize with the season's radiant freshness clothes that will ?race the Easter promenade. You'll find them here new suits just in from the HOUSE OF KUPPENHEIMER and running the gamut from radical to conservative in style, and from $20 to $35 in price. We're also showing all the Dther wearables and accessories that the well-dressed man needs these days. See the new Easter Hats, Shoes. tShirts. Neckties, etc.. that are here in exclusive styles and shades. &c Co. G - a. Ku'm, Pres. AGGIES LOOK TO BASEBALL SEASON OPENS V1TII WASHIXOTOS APRIL 23. Tea as Mow Shows "Hep" aid Speed and Real Teat la Bisected at C.aara With Japanese Soos. OREGON AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE. Corvallis. April 4. (Special.) Oregon Agricultural College baseball bugs axe awaiting the opening of the 1914 con ference season, April 25. In Seattle, with the University of Washington as the opponents of Coach Clarke's locals. Speedy work in practice, an abundance of pep and certain ooUmistic state ments which have . emanated from the office of the coach are responsible Tor a prevalent huncn among Aggie fans mat the team this year will be a fac tor in conference circles. A number of high-class pre-season games have been arranged by Director of Athletics Stewart- The Keio Uni versity team of Japanese ballplayers will appear on the local diamond on the afternoons of April 13 and 14. Dr. Stewart was In conference this week with the Stanford University graduate manager, who Is financing the trip of the athletes from the Mikado's realm, nnd contracts were signed. The Japs will arrive in Seattle this week and. as will play all three of the confer once institutions west of the moun tains, the results of their games may indicate the relative strength of Wash ington. Oregon and O. A. C According to Dr. Stewart, the Keio bunch is the strongest club ever sent to America from Japan and should give the locals some new points on fielding and base running. Keio was the only team to stop Washington University on their recent trip to the Land of the Rising Sun. On April 17 and IS Jess Garrett will bring his Helena club of the Union Association to Corvallis for a two game series as the guests of the locals. Peculiar interest is attached to this series, inasmuch as Garrett last year coached the Aggie srjuad and has manv EASTER TIME Men! Buy yemr Easter Suit of Jimmy Dunn. Portland's Original Upstairs Clothier. This upstairs store is founded on the solid rock of square dealing and strong, efficient merchandis ing for a constituency that requires SOUND ECONOMIES IN THEIR SHOPPING WE ARE READY FOR EASTER Men's Spring Suits $14.75and$18.75 JIMMY DUNN 315-16-17 CREGONIAN BLDG. Elevator to Third Floor i SWAT THE FLY 13 With a Dill Rodger s Baseball Bat! HEATKiUARTKHS FOR WKIOHT HITPON i"Ul)S. TKA.MS SHOULD SKK B HOOK GAMES Full THE ENTIRK STATE. "' ARCHER AND WIGGINS -OAK ITRKKT, (OHKlt MXTII The Stor of 100 Per Cent Service Morrison at t-ourtu 5. Lf ff. Stamps Given friends on the team and among the fans. The Aggie schedule for the rest of the season. In full, as arranged to date. Is: April 13 and 14. Keio University at Corvallis: April 17 and IS. Helena at Corvallis; April 25. Washington, at Se attle: April 7. Multnomah Club, In Uortland; May S and 9. Washington, at Corvallis: May 13 and 16. Oregon, at Eugene: May 22 and 2:1. Oregon, at Cor vallis. May SU and June 1 and 2 are the dates set aside for the champion ship series between the winners of the Lantern and Western divisions of the conference. Whether or not O. A. C will figure in this series is. of course, a matter for speculation. That Clarke has a couple of excellent batteries is assured. Three pitchers in college circles is enough, and Clarke has on his string Captain Culver Jude" Morrland and Ricky" Wil liams, all of whom show symptoms of class. Moreland. who last vear was off color, is "going good" this season, with a lot of speed and control, whicn was lacking in 1913. Williams is the best recruit pitcher who has been on the Aggie roll for some years. Wellcr and Supple, catchers, are the best of the local candidates, ranking in the or der named. Goble is secure at first and Krvor at third, s-eiberts. at second, and Mor gan, at short, will have to play ball every minute to withhold their posi tions from Hutt and Smith, displace,! veterans, and Wilson, an infielder whow playlnK Coac Clarke likes. The outfield would seem to be Loof. Rob-Slnclair- Robbins is the heav iest hitter on the Aggie club and Sin clair is perhaps the best base-runner and one of the best fielders ever seen in action here. SKATTI.i; LOSES MEIKI.K CAM-; Club Owes Suspended Flajcr Sl20. Sas National Body. CINCINNATI, April 4 T!.e National Baseball Commission today held that the Seattle club was indebted to Player Meikle for 120 salary. The Seattle club appealed, claiming Meikle wax suspended owing to his not being in good condition. The Commission upheld the National Board in deciding it was not proved that the player's suspension was jus tlfied by any misconduct on his part. i - - - BASEBALL ??3 US HEKOIiK oI ti itt v,' HI mm a 4