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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-20
VENICE
Homo 401b
Sunset 1901
FALLS FROM DIVING
PLATFORM; MAY Die
Los Angeles Man Meets with Serious
and Possibly Fatal Accident
at Venlce-Taken to
Hospital
Special to The Herald.

Special to The Herald.
VENICE, July 19.-John ]. Breen,
who resides at 1915 Cordovia street.
Los Angeles, met with serious acct
dent this afternoon. Mr.. Breen fell
from the high diving platform at the
bath house. striking the cement walk
below.
He was Immediately carried to a
nearby drug store and DR.. Kendall.
who examined him, found that he had
sustained a broken wrist and an injury
of the spine, besides internal injuries
He was taken to Santa Monica Bay
hospital.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-20
EXPERTS WILL INSTALL
NEW SYSTEM FOR CITY


Special TO The HeraIu
SAN BERNARDINO, July 19.-An
effort il being made to better syste-
Matte the accounts and bookkeeping
system in use in the city offices. An
investigation has been in progress by
County Expert S. $. Draper and County
Auditor w. d. Wagner of the city s
methods, with the result that 1t Is
understood they will recommend an en-
tirely new system of accounting for the
CITY and the appointment of city aud
itor. 1t is understood that w. A. Nc
Elvaine is slated for this job and that
the matter will be acted upon by the
council tomorrow evening,
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-20
CATHOLICS DECIDE TO HOLD
GREAT PICNIC IT REDoNDt


REDONDO. July 19.-Headed by An
thony Schwamm and Joseph Mesmer,
a committee of ten visited this place
today and completed arrangements
whereby a Catholic picnic. in which
from 1900 to $4,000 are expected to
participate, will be held here August
o. In the afternoon of the day in
question a banquet will be given at the
Hotel Redondo to all the Roman Cath
Ollie priests of Southern California.
Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-07-20

A tOO-sman advertising bill is the sort that
is hardest to pay,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-04-17
CHAPTER y. Cortiuu-d.

His manner. completely changed.
had become the resentful and fretful
appeal OF the victim OF plot and cir
cumstance. All the savage brutality
had been eliminated. The sneer, the
truculent attempts To brnwbeat. the
pitiful swagger. the cynical justiiica-
tion. all We're gone. II WAS really the
man himself now. normally scared and
repentant: the frightened. overfed pen
sioner on his wife's bounty. not the
human beast maddened 10y fear and
dissipation. half stunned. half panic
stricken. driven 10y sheer terror into a
role which even he shrauk from had
shrunk from all these years. For,
leech and parasite that he was. Nor
timer. however much the dirty acqui-
sition of money might tempt him in
theory. had not yet brought himself 10
the point of attempting the practice,
even when in SoreSt straits aud bitter
est need. He didn't want to do It,.
He wished To get along without il,
partly because of native inertia and
an aversion to the mental nimbleness
that he would be required to show rs
lawbreaker. partly because the word
"blackmail" stood for what he did not
dare suggest that he had come 10. even
to himself His distaSte was genuine
There were certain things which he
didn't want 10 commit. and eXtortion
was one of them. He could AT Il pinch
lie TO his wife or try to scare her into
giving him money. He could when
necessary borrow" from such nSl
as Plank. but he had never cheated at
cards. and he had never attempted To
blackmail anybody except his wife
which. of course, was purely n family
matter and concerned nobody else.
His policy of alternately frightening.
dragooning and suppicating Leila had
carried him so far and though it was
true that this was more serious Situ-
alton than he had ever yet faced he
was convinced that his wife would
pull him out somehow. and how that
was to he accomplished he did not
very much care as long as he was pull
ed out safely.
What this household requires" he
said. lis economy" He spread his
legs, denting the Aubusson carpet with
his boot heels. and glanced askance at
his wife. Economy" he repeated.
furtlvcly wetting his lips with Il
heavily coated tongue, chats the true
solution. Economical administration
in domestic matters. Retrcnchment,
Leila, retrenchment Fewer folderos."
Leila's head was lowered He could
not see her expression, but he had al
ways been confident of his ability to
talk himself out of trouble, so he ram.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-04-17
He Got What He Needed,
TO BE CONTINUED.

"Nlne years ago it looked rs if m
line had come, says Mr.. G. Farthing, o
iili Creek, Ind Ter. 81 was so run dow,
nat If" hung on y very slender thread
II was then my druggists recommending
electric Bittrrs. bought bottle auc
got what | needed-strength. haC
me foot III the grave, but Electric Bit
"rs pHt it back on the turf again, auc
We been well ever since" Sold Jude,
guarantee at j.. w. Thurston's dru2
tore. 5Oc,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-04-17
a Twenty year s entence.

=! have just completed a twenty year
health sentence, imposed hy Buckleu's
Aruiea Salye. Which cured me of bleed
ing piles just twenty years ago" writes
o. ;. Woolever al LeRaysvilc, y. Y.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve heals the worst
ores, hollis, burns wounds AID eats in
the shortest time. 2jc. at j. W. Thurs
fon's drug store.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-04-17

bled on in pretense of camaraderie
currying favor, as he believed, ingra
tiating himself with the coarse blunt
ness that served him among some
men, even among some women
We'll fix it somehow" he said reas.
suringly. Don't you worry, Leila
I've confidence in you, little girl
You've got me out of sticky messes
before. Ell? Well, we've weathered a
few. haven't we?'
Even the horrible parody on welded
loyalty left her silent. unmoved. dark
eyes brooding, and he began to grow
little restless and anxious as his
popularity increased without move
ment in either response or aversion
from his wife.
You needn't be scared if I'm not"
he said reprOachfully. The house is
worth two hundred and fifty thousand
and there's only fifty on it now. If
that fat Dutch skinfint, Plank. shows
his tusks we can clap on another fifty"
And as she made no sound or move
Heht III lepiy. AS lar as lldnk goes,
haven't l done enough for him to
square it? What have we ever got
out of him except thousand or two
now and then when the cards went
against me? If took it, it was prac-
ticalIy what he owes me. And if he
thinks it's too much--look here, Leila,
I've trick up my sleeve. can make
good any time | wish to. Pm in a
position to marry that man to the girl
he's mad aboutTstark, raving mad"
Mrs. Mortimer slowly raised her
head and looked at her husband.
Leroy, are you mad?"
II! Not much!" he exclaimed glee.
fully. Il can make him the husband
of the most run after girl in New
York-if | want to. And at the same
time can puncture the most arrogant.
the most cod blooded, selfish purse
proud, inflated nincompoop that ever
sat at the head of directors table.
Ohio! Now you're staring. Leila.
can do it. can make good. What
are you worrying about? Why, I've
got hundred ways to square that
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-04-17

MIR Plank Is there may I speak 10 him
q mnmcut:"
So Leila rose. setting the receiver on
The desk. and rlark came in from the
library and settled himself heavily in
the chair.
"rid YOU wish To speak to me, Miss
l.anGi>:"
lis that you. Mr. Plank? Yes. viii
you dine with us at \ Bridge after
ward. if you don't mind
THANK you."
"And. Mr.. Plank. you had note
from me this morning."
yes"
please disregard it,"
"lf you wish
IL do. Ii is not worth while" And
rs Plank made no comment Il have
no further interest in the matter. DO
you understands"
NO." said Plank doggcdly.
81 have nothing more To say. am
sorry We dine ut 5" concluded Syl-
via hur!rEly.
Plank hung up the receiver and sat
eymg it for awhile in silence. Then
his jaw began TO harden and his under
lip prut1ldcd and he folded his great
hands. resting them in front of him
on the edge of the desk. brouding there.
with eyes narrowing like sleepy
giant at prayer.
When Leila entered in her evening
wraps she found him there so i'm
mcrsed in reverie that he failed To
hear her. and she stood a moment at
the doorway, smiling To herself. think
Ing how pleasant it was to come down
ready for the evening and find him
there. as though he belonged where
he sat and was part of the familiar
environment
Recently she had grown younger in
a smooth skinned. full Tipped way-so
much younger that ii was spoken Of.
Beverly" she said. Il am ready"
Plank stood up. dazed from his rev
erie, and walked toward her, His
white tie had become disauangrd
She raised her hands haliing him. and
pulled il iaip shape for him, conscious
~ innocent Of the intimacy.
"fhaNk YOU he said. "no YOU
know how pretty you are this even.
ing"
Yes. | was very happy at nv mir
ror DO you know, the withcred years
seem To- be- drorpi&. from me like
leaves from an autumn Sapling. And
| feel Young enough To say SO poetic
ally. bid Sylvia Try to hirt with YOU
over the Wire;"
Yes. rs usual" he said drily, de-
sCcuding the stairs beside her
And really You don't love her any
? more she uueriel.
"Scarccly' His voice was low and
rather diSagrccahlc. ana She looked M.
II wish knew what you and Sylvia
find to talk about 50 frequently. If
you're not in love-
Eut he made no answer, and they
drove away to the BelWctncr house. Il
rather wide. old style mansion Of
brown stone. with a stuOp dividing its
ugly facade. and series of unncceS
S'F! S'"SS doors btockadihS the VeSti-
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-04-17
About Fertilizers.

Farmers cannot do better than inves,
cent III postal to send to G. s. Page.
iyde Park, w.. with the words written
hereon Send fertilizer formulas ~
advertised in the Es,. \ County rE.
MD. 1t will bring them free, postpaid,
much valuable information about the
Of homemade fertilizers.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-04-17

An Instant too soon, an ns'aat top i9ts.
,Id you are last And sh. is lHsi forever
Remember lie faithful. trust loo me-. AMI
wait And the instau: ! say. Speak
pour nui your soul. my dcar friend. Iud
vain. l.. NJ.
Writing about ''pourin. out" made
him thirsty. 50 he fortified himself
several times, ans then. sealing the
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-04-17

The discovery of three diamonds is
reported mt Cherokee. near Orovile.
Cal.. on the property being prospected
ny diamond mining company, Two
diamonds, ii is said. were washed out
the other day. On another claim in
OrovilIe itself an Indian panned out
another diamond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-04-17

Letter. went out
10 a letter box
and stood look
ing at il.
III | mail ii
I'm in for IT," he
Giuttrred. Aft
GRANVILLE he put
the letter in his
poe k ct an Il
walked on.
1T re Il V
doesn't commit
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-04-17
SoIiIoouy CT Senator Steve EIki,s

~ =, ~ -'n'''s'
-, -, ~ 'u'i,",e" mat the ENG OF
80 VIZ iIlAhe uuhr OK senator stephen
l-''> I. 81 u'E'' Ilo' ms daushier may
Nf"H. 'He "I.Il the DUAe or the
'>D' 9%~'' Wiz wants 70 marry her
They want to make a duke Of me.
man Of great rrnOwn
A kind OF sort Of clusin-in-law,
They'll add n ducal coronet.
duke mark on my sleeve
And put a royal brand on me
Well.
Not
For
Steve!
They'll show ne off on HOLIDAYS
And make the subjects shout
AND Jam their faces in the dust
Whenever go out
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-04-17
Steve,
london's Great Stadium.

London has completed the steel
structure of its great stadium where
the olympic games are to be held this
year 1t is designed to accommodate
10000 spectators.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-04-17
Innovation For Libraries.

A new London library has room
set apart for conversations on literary
matters.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1908-04-17

by george mars
trtCk CdlB good,
though ~
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-09-24
Presidential Elections.

"Whsn 1 was younger I used to look
forward with keen interest to prssi-
Dental campaigns ''said an old Dems-
crat, but now if I had my way all
our elections, especially national cleo
tions, would be farther apart.
"With a presidential election every
foul years we hardly have a good
breathingi spell between times. Po-
litieal campaigns are disturbing alike
to business and to college work. Col
lsgs boys, although they are not vot-
ers, get SO wrought up ove 3 presi-
Dental contest that they do not study
well, and as for the business world six
months before Election day no one 10
willing to consider new investments
or new business propositions of any
kind. Business men say. Wait un.
til after the election But a. the pres
idantial contest has only . few weeks
more to run, we will seen be ready to
start on a new era Of prosperity
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-09-24

pany is authorized to use, if it so chooses,
believing, as do, thatby so doing it will
be for the general goodwin. Bailey.
Col. C. L. Patten.
Col. G.. l.. Patten, 500 T St., N. W.,
Washington, D. c., a Lieutenant in the
Old Guard, an exclusive organization
composed of soldiers of distinction who
fought in the civil war, and a Thirty.
second degree Mason, writes as follows:
"I have used Peruna, and desire to
recommend your remedy as an tnvi2or.
ating spring tonic; also n of the best
remedies hat I ever tried for coughs,
colds and catarrhal complaints"
Hon. r. S. Ryan.
Hon. R. Ryan now residing in Nome,
Alaska, was formerly a member of the
English House of Parliament, and Sec.
rotary to the late Irish patriot, Charles
Stewart Parnell. His Washington ad.
dress is New Willard Hotel, Washing
ton, D. G. He writes: 81 have used Pc
runa and can recommend you remedy
as a very effective cure Tor colds and
catarrhal complaints"
Hon. Thomas Gale.
Hon. Thomas Gale, elected to Congress
from Alaska, is we'll known on the Pa
cifc slope, where he has resided. His
| Washington address is 1872 9th St., N.
| w, Washington, D. G.. He writes: 81
can cheerfully recommend Peruna as .
very efficient remedy for coughs ano
colds"
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-09-24

years. war, may accept this voluntary
testimonial to the merits of Peruna as a
sense Of obligation on my part for its
wonderful efficacy"
Col. Vim. Bailey.
William Bailey, So I ST., N. E.. Wash
1ngton, D. c., Past Col. Enc. No 50,
Union Veteran Legion, and prominently
identified with many of III great labor
protective associations in Chicago and
New York, and Secretary of one of the
largest associations in the former city,
had for nearly thirty years been afflicted
with kidney troubles.
Within q short period he has been per-
suaded to try Peruna, and his present
healthy condition is attributed to his
judicious use of hat great remedy.
Washington climate is VIGOROUSLY bad
FOR kidney and liver troubles, yet by a
judicious use Of the remedy he is now
quite cured and in excellent physical
condition..
This brief statement Of facts, without
exaggeration OF hyperbole, appears to tel
the whole story. which the Peruna Com
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-09-24
THIS DATE IN HISTORY,
Sept. 1s,Isos.

1904 MI. Dearborn, son Of the Sec
rotary of war, lett for Algiers
with presents for the ruler of
that country.
1914 The British ship "Forth' de-
stroyed the American brig
Regent"
1864 The Federal forces were vic
torious in the battle of Ope-
guam, Va.
1871 Lincoln's body was removed
to it's final resting place at
Springfield, Ill.
1881 Jones A. Garfield, goth Presi-
dent of the United States, died
at Long Branch, N. J. Born
in Cuyahoga county, Ohio,
November 10, 1881.
1884 Earthquake shocks were felt
in Michigan, Ohio and Indi-
ana
1901 The funeral of President Nc
Kinley was held at Canton,
Ohio.
1902 Marie Henrietta, Queen of the
Belgians, died, aged Sc years
1907 The new treaty between France
and Canada signed in Paris.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-09-24
Gen. w.. II. Parsons.

Zen. w. u. FdF SONS.
Gen. W. 81. Parsons is ex-State Sena-
tor and ex-Special Judge of the Supreme
Court of Texas, also Brigadier General
In Confederate Army. In a recent letter
from 925 II ST., N. W., Washington, D.
O., this prominent gentleman sayh:
"Upon the recommendation of per-
sCnal friends and many strong testf-
monials rs to the efficacy of Peruna in
the treatment Of the numerous symp-
toms Of the Ia grippe with which I AVE
been afflicted for four months past, I
have been induced to undergo q treat
ment with tAlis justly celebrated for
mula. I feel q decided change for the
better after usir3 it only n week. It
Is especially good in t0ning up the sf0m-
sch and has had a decided effect upon
my appetite. I therefore feel much en-
couraged that an on che road to COM
plete restoration.
"My numerous friends in Texas, where
| have had he honor to command q
brigade Of her Veteran Cavalryi in q foul
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-09-24
FOREST FIRES RAGING
Sweeping Great Scopes OF Country
lnCludinq Several Houses And
Towns.

New York, Sept. 19-Great forest
fires are raging unchecked in the north
ern part of this state and Maine. A
long drought and continued absence
of rains render the avages of the fires
more sweeping and the fighting OF
them more difficult. Smoke polls eov-
er half a dozen states, even reaching
ed sections are all wern out with fight
ing the continuous blaze and helps
being asked from towns and cities
many miles from the scene.
Utica, Sept. 19-The urea in Adiron-
dacks ever which the flames extend is
being rapidly increased and the out
look for subdueing the fires is most
distressing and appalling. More than
onelthousand acres of land burned over
in the last three days.
~rondacks are using fire trains con
t~inuOusly.
Augusta, Maine, Sept. 19-Forest fires
are devastating thousands OF acres
of timber lands and causing grave
anxiety to at least four towns in the
county. Many towns are in danger.
Ottawa, Sept. 1.-two lives have
been lost and a number OF lumber
C ompanies have been wiped out OF
business and timber holdings by the
forest fires that are raging through
Canada.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-09-24
ELEPHANT runs AMUCK
Keeper Go up a Tree to Escape Fury
OF the Bio Animal.

Now York, Sept. 19-Luna, the big
elephant in the Geological Gardens ran
amuck this morning.
She broke lose from her keepers,
charged them and they took to trees.
then charged the snake cages and turn
ed them over, many reptiles escaped
Then she charged the lion cages but
did not overturn them, but created
great commotion.
She was finally secured to tree and
emit.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-09-24
A STRENUOUS DAY.
Bryan is Waging War in the En-
emy's Boosted Stronghold.
Especial to the ARGUS.)

Especial to the ARGUS.)
New York, Sept. 1S.-Bryan is in the
heart Of the "snemy's country to-
day.
He has had a strenuous days work
here, comforting with the party's lead
ers and making speeches.
He is to speak before the CONNER
clal Travellers League this afternoon
hall tonight.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-09-24

South Nerwalk, September 1s-Mark
Twain's summer home at Kidding
was robbed early today, and a number
of articles of value were stolen. The
burglars were trace to the railroad
station where a pitched battle ceur-
red in the day coach in which they had
taken passage. Sheriff Banks was Sigh
Iy wounded. One burglar escaped,
but the other was taken prisoner.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-09-24
ON FIRST BALLOT.
- asSSfSE.
Governor Hughes Choice Of New
York Republicans.
Especial to the ARGUs.)

Especial to the ARGUs.)
Saratoga, N. Y, Sept. 16-Charles
Evans Hughes, of New York, was
nominated yesterday afternoon by the
Republican State convention by an
overwhelming majority and on the
frst ballot, to succeed himself as Gov
ernor Of the State Of New York. He re-
ceived 827 votes out Of a possible 1 ,OO9,
as against Isl for James w. Wadss-
worth, Jr., of Livingston county,
Speaker OF the State Assembly, and 81
for former Congressman John K. Stew
art, of Montgomery.
The nomination was made unani-
NOUS upon motion of State Commit
teeman lillian Barnes, Jr., Of AL
bany, who has been perhaps the bit
terest and most outspoken pom Of
the Governors denomination.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-09-24
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE
Appointed to Fill Commissioner Pal
teFson'S Unexpired Term.

Governor Glenn yesterday appointed
Major William A. Graham, of Mach
pelah, Lincoln county, Commissioner
of Agriculture, to fill the ~unexpired
term of Hon. S. l.. Patterson, deceased.
Major Graham is the Democratic NOM
inee for Commissioner eff Agriculture
and his appointment was expected.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-09-24
NOTICE..

NOTICE.
Having qualified as administrator of the estate
of George J. Ye1verton, deceased, late of Wayne
County, North Carolina, this is to notify
all persons having claims against the estate
of said deceased. to exhibit them to the under
signed at Fremont, N. c., on or before the 18th
day of September 1909, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar of their recovery, And all per
sons indebted to said estate are requested to
make immediate payment.
This September 18th, 1908.
G. A. YELVERTON,
Administrator of Geo. ]. Yelverton.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-09-24
NOTICE E.

Having qualified as Executor of the last will
and testament of Bryant dnundson. deceased.
before the Clerk of the Superior Court of Wayne
County, North Carolina, notice is hereby given
to all persons indebted to said estate to make
payment. and to all persons holding
claims against said estate to present the same
to the undersigned for payment on or before
the 10th day of August, 1909. or this notice will
be pleaded in bar of their recovery.
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-09-24
Wright Will Recover.

(By Special Wire to the ARGUs.)
Washington, D. c., Sept. 19-Orville
Wright passed a comfortable night,
morning.
The doctors, though, say this is a
Goldsboro weekly argus. [volume] (Goldsboro, N.C.) 1885-1909, 1908-09-24

LIST OF Prominent AMERICANS.
Ger. ": a Parsons, Confederate Army, e1-state Senator, Texas
Col. Bailey, of Washington, D. C, Labor Organizations and U. v. L.
Col. Patten, of Washington, D. G., Military and Masonic Orders.
Hon. B. s. Ryan, of Alaska, Ex-Member English House Of Parliament
Congressman Gale, of Alaska, well known on Pacific Slope.
Evening journal., 1908-05-18
CHICKENS" MAY
BE SEEN NO MORE
RumOrS That the Team Will
be Purchased Outright
While Away

Members OF tho wilmington Union
League baseball club are in Paterson. n.
j.. to-day whore they viii line up against
the team of that city and there is a
strong possibility that they will not be
seen in this city again. as so far the
proposition has not been a paying one
although tho team without q doubt is the
strongest in the league.
For several days rumors have been
anoat TO the effect that the team was 20
be sold but so far no offers have been
accepted although Providence, Allentown.
ldchmond and New york people have beon
palSing overturos for a purchase OF the
team outright and an these offers are now
under consideration.
The probabilities arc that IL the team IS
sold it will go 20 Harry Jordon OF the
Bronx, New York, who Is now managing
a semi-professional team In that locality.
Jordon states that he Is playing Sunday
bali at present with his team ana believes
that ho can pull Off professional games on
Sunday