Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 February 1913 — WHITNEY LOVES BALL GAME [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

WHITNEY LOVES BALL GAME

New Yorker Stands Ready to Aid Christy Mathewson In Buying Club, It Is Hinted. Harry Payne Whitney spends a large sum each year to maintain his racing stables in England and his breeding farm in this country, but it is believed that he loveß baseball more than the turf. Mr. Whitney is said to be one of Christopher Mathewson’s warmest admirers and the gossips hint

that if Matty some day decides to become a club owner Mr. Whitney will lend a hand. Mr. Whitney not only is one of America’s best polo players, but also Is a boxing enthusiast. Whenever there’s a big bout here he generally can be found with a party of friends in a ringside box. •

Harry Payne Whitney.