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Newspaper
Cumberland Press
Location
Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1915
Page
7
State officers enforce a 犬 ownership ban on aliens in Pennsylvania under a law aimed at protecting game and wildlife. Game Commission guidance directs humane, staged action, with three weeks notice before destruction of any dog, emphasizing discretion based on dog behavior and risk to game.
Morgantown WV November 5 Coach Charlie Nickman of West Virginia University calls automatic baseball a great field game. He argues it drives the ball like golf tennis and baseball and provides excellent exercise. It trains muscles used in batting and sharpens a batter's eye and timing, boosting practice regardless of on field availability. The automatic pitcher simulates real game corners and requires quick recognition of pitches at various heights and angles.
Canty’s Big Five edged South End by 15 pins in a close alley game last night. Canty led with strong marks across all frames, while South End fought back but fell short in the final frames.
The text instructs officers to avoid destroying dogs unless tied to protecting game and wild birds. It emphasizes not harming dogs of aliens or others, leaves destruction to landowners, and reminds officers they are funded by sportsmen to protect game. Officers should use sound judgment and consult the office when unsure.
Keyser High School defeated the Junior Athletic Club 35 to 6 at Keyser. Keyser scored early and added two more touchdowns in the second quarter, while JAC offense failed to score. In the second half JAC stiffened but only allowed one touchdown as a large rally crowd looked on.
Edward G. Barrow president of the International League said the Federal League cannot merge with them to fight for peace. He pledged loyalty to the established organization and urged Class AA leagues to stay united with the current structure. He spoke on the eve of attending the National Association of Baseball Clubs annual meeting in San Francisco.
Dario Resta, famed auto racer, paid a $25 fine in West Farms Police Court for driving at 30 mph on Pelham Parkway. Earlier he received $38,500 for speeding 105 mph at Sheepshead Bay. He said he did not know the limit was exceeded in the Pelham Parkway case.
Unofficial tallies from six Big Nine universities show 2,985 votes for repealing the ban on professional baseball during vacation months, with 348 against. Purdue results were not yet available. Chicago and Northwestern planned to vote next, while Chicago’s students favored upholding the rule.
President Weeghman of the Chicago Federals returned from Cincinnati and declined to disclose details of his talks with August Herrmann, chairman of the national commission. He acknowledged discussions with Harry Sinclair of Newark and William H. Walker of Chicago.
Cincinnati November 5 Garry Herrmann president of the Cincinnati club says he cannot disclose the Chicago Cubs sale talks with Charles Taft Charles Weeghman and Harry Sinclair. Weeghman Walker and Sinclair reportedly to take control if securities offered are satisfactory and relations return to Chicago.
The report notes discussions about baseball affairs with Herr Mann but states that no announcement will be made about negotiations to buy National League clubs by Federal Leaguers until a definite transaction is arranged.
Marlinton West Virginia reports Prosecuting Attorney H. Sharp hunting turkeys on Cranberry hillside he tracks a wildcat crossing a log road and shoots it. the large furred animal's skin goes to a taxidermist for a rug. Sam Jackson captures a large horned owl at Elk, which had killed a turkey and is brought to the Times office.
Rock Island Illinois November 5 M H Sexton president of the National Association of Minor Baseball Leagues announces he will not seek re election after seven years in office. He plans to retire from baseball to focus on business affairs and departed yesterday for San Francisco for the annual meeting.
The Savoy Bowling League starts its season Tuesday night with the Cardinals and Senators as the opener. Team lineups include Senators with Shaffer and Grose, Cardinale led by D Stein, Giants led by J Tole, Yankees led by E Martz, Braves led by W Shaw, Athletice Sparks, Reds led by Conley, and Naps led by F Lindner. Team captains will meet tonight at the Savoy to finalize arrangements.
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