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The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-01-07
TWO COLUMBIANS
TAKE DEGEERS
@, T. HUGHES, JR., AND SAM HAIR
Ian BECOME MASTER
MASONS.

The sublime degree of Master Mason
was conferred on G. T. Hughes, Jr.,
and Sam Harlan at a meeting Of the Co
lumbia Masonic Lodge Friday evening.
The degree was conferred by the new
Worshipful Master, Col. J. G. Hardy,
assisted by Past Grand Master of Ten
nessee, Maj. John T. Williamson.
The meeting was well attended, many
visitors being present from lodges out
side of the city. Col Hardy in confer
ring the degrees, acquitted himself
splendidly, and won the unstinted
praise of his fellow masons.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-01-07
PROGRESS SHOWN
N SCHOOL REPORT
OF SUPT. GRAHAM
ATTENDANCE Is MUCH BETTER
THAN FOR THE PREVIOUS
TWELVE MONTHS.
AVERAGE TERMHAS LENdTHtNED
Country Children Now Getting Six and
Half Months schooI-Fewer H.
Iiterates than were Reported in
1sos-Teaehers Getting Better Pay.

Progress in the schools Of Maury
county during the past year is ind
Gated in the report which County
Superintendent Graham submitted
to the County Court on Monday. In
ali important features the public
school system shows advance as com
pared with the same period of last
year. More has been spent for the
schools for the past three months than
was expended for the same quarter
of last year by about $4,000. Over
half of this increase has gone to the
teachers whose salaries have been
raised over the figures for 1908.
Although the scholastic population
for 1909 shows a slight decrease as
compared with 1908 there has been a
gain in the number in attendance at
the schools, the per cent of enrolment
to population being considerably larg-
err at this time than it was year ago.
The average attendance also shows
most gratifying gain. Perhaps the
most notable advance shown is in the
number of persons of school age who
- can read and write. The number one
year ago was 1921 now there are TO-
5SS of the 1858 of school age in the
county who can both read and write.
There are few counties in Tennessee
that can make a better showing al
though Of course it is humiliating to
know that one-fifth of the children OF
the county are illiterate.
The average daily attendance has
increased during the year from 1858
to 1912. BY consolidating the weak
schools into strong central ones the
number of schools has been reduced
by two during the year. This policy
of having good, strong, well taught
schools in the place of so many little
neighborhood affairs of doubtful merit
will be further continued during the
wear. Salaries of white teachers show
an increase.
There has been a notable length
ening of the term in the coutry schools
during the year. In 1908 the average
term taught in the country was 122
days or two days over six months
The past year the average term
taught in the country was 1870 days or
six and one-half months.
The following are the expenditures
Of the county schools for the past
quarter:
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-01-07
STATE PAYS ITS
INTEREST PROMPTLY
TREASURER FOLK SENDS NEcEs.
sARY COIN TO NEW YORK
TO MEET IT.

Special to The Herald.
NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 3l.-Tne
semi-annual interest on the State debt
amounting to $77,925, which is due
January LIST, will be paid in New York
city Monday morning, a portion OF this
amount is already there to the credit
~ the state and today Treasurer FOLK
forwarded fifty thousand dollars to
make up the entire total mentioned.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-01-07
FROM
SEVERE INJURIES

5, Mrs. Whit Hight. who was injured
in a runaway accident at Santa Fe
about one month ago, is rapidly recov-
ering, and has discarded her clutches.
Mrs. Hight was badly injured at the
time, and her friends will be pleased
10 know Of her recovery.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-01-07
FILES SUIT FOR
THE INSURANCE

Mr.. and Mrs. r. c. Cravan today
fled suit in the Circuit Court against
the German Fire Insurance company
for the recovery of $1,000 insurance
The suit was filed by Salmon Z Tur
aer.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-01-07

Feel languid, weak, rundown?
Headache? Stomach "off?"-Just a
plain case OF lazy liver. Burdock
Blood Bitters tones liver and stomach,
promotes digestion, purifies the blood.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-01-07

Il suffered habitually from consti-
patton. Doan's Regulets relieved and
strengthened the bowels, so that they
have been regular ever since. A. E.
Davis, grocer, Sulphur Springs, Tex.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-01-07

REV. /. w. WILLIAMS TESTlFiEs
Rev. /. w. Williams, Huntington, W.
va. writes us as follows: This Is
to certify that ] used Foley's kidney
Remedy for nervous exhaustion ana
Kidney trouble and am free TO say tnat
Foley's Kidney Remedy will do al
that you claim for It," Sold by all
Druggists.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-01-07
FOR SALE

High Grade Jersey Cows, all fresh
or springers. Can supply from one to
car load. Either phone.
17dec3t j. I. JBNNETT.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-01-07

Cheapest accident insurance-Dr
Thomas Eclectric Oil. Stops the pain
and heals the wound. All druggists
sell 1t.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-01-07

tive Committee met at Springfield this
morning and selected Saturday, Jan.
Is as the dav for primary to select
county officers. The Patterson men
did not attend the meeting and their
places we're filled by election. A reso-
luton was adopted endorsing the &C
ton of Chancellor Stout in dissolving
the Injunction.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-01-07

s.oe.T,NENTIAL FIRE INSURANCE.
co.-whsn II comes 10 insurance
DE Best 10 me Cheapest irTsspeouve
- oort, but the centlnsntsi charges No
-. for lts policies tAaA ageafs d
~ less responsible companies 60
- .sa,r. Farm business soiSesee4
nANRS.L q L,pscoNa1 A0s~aA
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1910-01-07
E. w. JONES

,,-.o.,o.l Machinist. Gasoline Engine and Steam
r rsast TJrcplar saws Gtlmmed line OF
pniievs Couplings and shaftinss IN stock, Al
.ronbIe cases attended TO promptly Installing
Engines Speciality. South High street Ooiuin-
bia, Tenn.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-21
jim GAFFNEY WINS IN
FEATURE At OAKLAND
Ponies at EmeryViIIe Run Well to
Form, and Followers of
FaVoriteS Score

OAKLAND, April eo.-Hores ran well &c
form at EmeryvIe today and favorite follow
ers cashed in several events. In the feature
event Jim Gaffney won by neck from Faneui
Hail. an outsider. with Kid North third
Ocean Shore came right back after his vic
tory Of a few days ago and beat Beauman
Results:
First race, five and half furlongs. purse
W. " Brumby, 112 (Williams), won; Direc-
tello 10 (Molesworth), second; Cantem. IL;
(Thomas), third. Time 1:02 4-5. Ormonde
Cunningham, Vespasian, Sully. Doweress, Gu
vina Basel, Billy Saunders. Ethel Nick. and
Moorok also ran.
Second race. six and half furlongs. selling
10 CBoreD, second; Ben Stone, 112 (selden)
third Time, 1:20 2-5. Saracinesca. Adena,
Ampedo. Bonnie Reg and Deneen also ran
Third race, mile. selling-Ocean Shore
107 (Williams), won; Beauman, t06 (Taylor)
second Follle l., 105 CThomas). third Time
$40 40 Orilene, Rubric, Martmas, Roberto
and Livius also ran.
Fourth race, Futurity course; seing-Jim
Gaffney, 1l0 (Coburn), won; Faneuil Hall. 10.
(Calaghan), second. Kid North, SIS tSelden)
third Time, 1:10, Or. Dougherty, Binocular
Johnny Lyons also ran.
Fifth race. one mile seling-Delmas, 81
(Thomas), won; Pickaway. 101 (Selden), sec
ond; Special Delivery. 107 (Wiliams), third
Time. 1:42 1-5. DIR. Downie, Camera, Matte
Mack Tihs, Contra Costa and Captain Bur
nett also ran.
Sixth race. six furlongs. seling-Lena Iech
10 (Mentry). won; Emma G.. l06 (GarganD
second; Frenck Cook, 113 CWilliams), third
Time, 1:14. Seryicence, Arthur Hyman, lex
Father Stafford, Paul Clifford and Ketchel alsC
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-21
THORSEN IS TOO
MANY FOR VERNON
Allows Them Only Five Hits and
Two Runs in Second
Game of Series
ANGELS SHOW REAL CLASS
DiIIon's $4,000 Beauty Pitches
Major League Ball and Gets
Away with Decision
ANGELS SHOW REAL CLASS
BY lay DAVIDSON

Heavy and timely hitting, heady fielding
end some classy twirling by Bull Thorsen en-
abled the Angels to turn the tables on their
hated rivals the Villagers. in the second
game Of the second series between them yes
terday at Chutes park Los Angeles, humil-
Hated and Sore to a man because Vernon
had taken the first series by the outlandish
record of five to one and the further fact
that the suburban kids seemed inclined to
repeat the operation in the second series,
went into the game yesterday prepared to
fight bleed and die for the cause they rep
resent.
Then started the scoring in the first inning
by putting over one run. Daley smashed out
a single to center and Bernard followed with
r szzler to right for one base. Coy fieided
the ball back to third to prevent Daley from
taking that cushion and Kittenish Brashear
kindly muffed the toss, allowing Daley to
score. After a lot of juggling, Bernard was
nailed at the plate and the side was retired.
Vernon tied the score in their half on pass,
e. safety and a misplay. After Carlisle had
fouled TO Orendorff Kitty fractured the at
mosphere and then business picked up. with
two out, Martinke drew a pass and Roy
Brashear knocked off few boards that COM
nose the left field fence. Martinke tried 10
score, but Daley got the ball and relayed II
TO the plate in time TO nail the Vernon left
fielder at the wire, but Orendorff mad lo'
of trouble with his glove and he mutfed the
throw, allowing marty " oSyAO nix 49, ~
count.
Los Angeles put over three more in the third
Just to make sure that any probable rally
might be ineffective Daley drew a free one
and went to second when Bernard singled tc
left Howard singled to center and Daley
registered. Dillon was an easy inheld out
Murphy sent long sacrifice fly to center and
Bernard scored. Roth singled past third and
Mr. Howard arrived safely in port. Just to
rub It in, the Angels put over another in the
lucky seventh. Bernard was safe on Kitty
Brashears mun. Howard sacrificed him TO
second and Dillon few to Carlisle. Murphy
singled to left, sending Bernard home.
In the eighth, Vernon scored It's second and
last run Hensling few to Howard and Car
isle walked Kitty Brashear was easy for
the infeld, and Martinke doubled to right
sending Carlisle over the rubber. This was
the final registration for the suburban boys
as they went out in regular order in the ninth.
But Los Angeles put over another brace OF
runs in the final inning because they were
unwilling to take any chances with the unruly
Villagers Bernard out TO the inheld.
Howard tripled to right and scored when
Dillon doubled to the same territory.
1t was not a bad game after all. but the
Angels outhit and outplayed Vernon, and
Thorsen had much the better Of Hensling In
the twirling line The same teams line up this
afternoon.
1roiiou,tng is the tabu1ated score:
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-21
JEFFR|ES MAKES
ARMSTRONG QUIT
Puts So Much Steam Into Blows
That Big Negro Dislikes
His lob
MORE WORK THAN is USUAL
Billy Papke Joins Him, and Joe
Choynski Will Be on the
Training List Today
Associated press1

BEN LOMoND Cal, April 20.-Three
rounds of fast boxing with Bob Armstrong,
the big negro pugllist. was the most inter-
cstng feature Of jim Jeffries various train
ing stunts today. Jeff had been instructed
by Berger 10 put some steam behind his
punches. He obeyed well that Armstrong
was more than willing to quit at the end OF
the three rounds. Jeffs left punch landed
several times with telling effect the negro.
At the end OF the match jeff was willing to
go another round or two. but Armstrong re-
fused
Jeff reversed the regular order of things
at the camp. He crowded a fun days labor
into the morning session, as though anxious
TO make up for his layoff yesterday. Be
side the boxing. jeff went through his regu-
lar indoor work, the handball court alone
escaping his notice. There was red tinge
to his face and he went at his task with
the vim OF perfect health.
Despite his long, hard morning. Jeff could
not be content TO idle away the afternoon.
He went out where the laborers were dig
ging a dam TO make a swimming hole for
him in the San Lorenzo river, and toiled
away with pick and shovel most OF the after
noon. greatly aiding the progress Of the work.
Billy Papke worked by his side.
j. Cal Ewing. former baseball magnate,
was a visitor at the camp during the day.
He has been on intimate terms with Jeffrles
since Jeffries started his ring career, and
declared himself greatly pleased with the
fighters condition.
Il have watched the big fellow prepare for
nearly all his important fights on the coast.
said Ewing, land l doubt II he ever has
looked bit better than he does today.
have bet him every time he started. and
it looks as though would have to do SO
again"
Manager Berger is expected to return to
camp tomorrow with Joe Choynsk, whom he
went to San Francisco to meet.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-21
TERRAZAS PREDICTS
SUCCESS Of RACING
Proposes Increased Purses al
Juarez and Says Sport
Now Established

NEW YORK April 2o.-senor Don Alberto
Terrazas. the president Of the Juarez Jockey
club, Is an interested spectator this week at
the Aqueduct track. He is preparing TO
get together a small stable to race on eastern
tracks.
Regarding racing in the east Terrazas is
silent, but he speaks confidently Of the situa-
tion in Mexico. expressing his opinion that
racing will replace bull fighting as the ma
tional pastime in his country before many
years
I'VE have nineteen years more to race al
our track" said he, and there is no ques-
ton hut that the sport will improve each
season. The first meeting was better than
we expected. The attendance was more than
satisfactory, the class Of horses that raced
was Of the highest. and, better than anything
else everybody was sorry to leave Juarez.
A meeting OF the stockholders in the Mexi-
can course will be held here this week and
plans will be formulated Tor the coming sea-
son The purses will be materially increased
in the effort to make the value Of the events
sufficiently large to induce many OF the
stables that usually winter In New York to
shin to Mexico.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-21
OAKLAND ENTRIES

First race fur1ongs.. purse-Abe Slupskey,
l19: Lizard, 112 Zwick, 112; Abell 100; Amala,
1Oo Jack Stryker, 100; zlata Branam 109;
Rosenta. 1o9 Waco Bill, 1o9 Fontello. l09;
Lady NJ NJ. 100; Green Isle 1o9.
Second race, furlongs, seiling-st. Fran
els, 10: Burning Bush, 1C5; Anne McGee,
1922 AIollIe Montrose. 1Vl; "Black Sheep, 101;
Gretchen c. 100; 'Jillett, 96; 'sainest, 80;
Odd Rose, o.
Third race, 6 furlongs, selling-Argonaut,
1oe; Ampedo 1OS Billy Myer 107; "Nagazam,
1867 Ranonica 105; Novgoror l0l; Dr. Dough
erty 100; "Good ship, &c.
Fourth race. eleven-sixteenths mile, handi-
cap-Rey Hindoo 113; Cloudlight, III; Likely
Dieudonne 1OS; Enfield, 106; Spohn. lO4;
Chester Krum 1o2; Fern T., 100; Galvesca,
81; Needing Hannah, 95; 'Napa Nick, 30.
Fifth race, mile and 70 yards. selling-Don
Enrique, 112; Cock Sure, 112; Springban, 10;
Right Sort los; Nasmerito 1oS; 'MIe Jordan,
1O7 Dorothy Ledgett, 1O6; Miss Naomi, l06;
'Siver Line, 105; Dixie Dixon, 90
Sixth race, thrteen-sixteenths mile, selling
-Hampass Ill; Andy Davern, Ill; Round and
Round, Ill; Pretenson, III; Blskra, 1O9; May
sutton 1O9; *Banrose. 1O1; Recon, 90; Eddie
Graney 100; Gelico, 81 Elodia b. 95; 'Galene
Gale, 90.
Apprentice allowance.
Weather clear; track fast.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-21
ANTI-BETTING BILL
PASSES LOWER HOUSE
Fight on Race Track Gambling
Goes to Senate for
Final Vote

ALBANY. N =, April 2o.-Two OF Assem-
blyman Perkins racing bills, one designed TO
prohibit oral bookmaking and the other
pealing the section of the Percy-Gray law
which exempts officers of racing associations
from personal liability for violation Of the
gambling law, passed the assembly today. 81 to
- and "a to 30, respectively. While the as
semby was battling over these measures, sim
liar bills were being discussed behind locked
doors by the senate codes committee which
later voted to report them to the senate.
The senate committee has been endeavoring
70 amend the anti-oral bookmaking bill to
permit friendly wagers between individuals
and at the same time to prohibit professional
bookmaking.
The bill as finally reported substitutes for
the words "orally or otherwise" the words
with without writing" Assemblyman
Perkins said tonight in his opinion this
amendment would not materially affect the
bill.
The senate committee codes also reported
the Perkins bill amending the penal law by
making keepers Of gaming and betting es-
Establishments responsible for gambling car
ried in their establishments with their
knowledge or consent which passed the
sembly, and the Agnew bill prohibiting ad-
vertsements and publications facilitating pool
selling, book-making and gambling All these
bills are intended to strengthen the Agnew-
Hart laws.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-21
800 NAMES APPEAR
ON NEW GOLF LIST

NEW YORK. April 20.-More than 800 names
appear on the new metropolitan golf handi-
cap list for the coming season, issued today
in time TO be used for the seasons first open
tournament, which win begin at Lakewood
tomorrow. As in the past, Walter j. Travis
the metropolitan champion, heads the list,
but this year he is alone at the scratch
mark, as Travers, who was coupled with him
last year. has dropped to stroke
Herreschoff is put with TraVers at No. 1,
his allowance being reduced from two strokes
last year There one stroke class
last year. +. S. Douglas and Albert Seckel
Of Princeton rated at two strokes, and
eleven well known amateurs are in the num-
ber three class, against eight last season.
The three bracket includes Charles II. Seeley
twice metropolitan title holder; Gilman p
Tiffany. five times winner OF the Hudson
river championship; Archie Graham who has
held the New Jersey state title twice; Max
Behr. the present New Jersey champion: the
far-driving Robert Abbott John NJ Ward
George T Brokaw, Archie Reid, F. r. Upton,
jr, w F. Morgan, jr, and Robert c. Wat
son.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-21
pEcCAVI WINS STAKE

AoUEDUCT. n. Y, April 20,-The track at
Aoueduct today dried ont considerably and
fairly good time was made. Peccavl easily
won the Rose stakes, four furlongs. sum-
mary:
First race A. furlongs-Golden, won; bada-
zette second; Cherish. third Time, 80.
Second race. 5 furlongs-Ben Loyal, won;
Duu Care, second; Pajaroita, third. Time
1:09.
Third race 7 furlongs-Keep Moving, won;
Royal Onyx, second; DredlSin, third Time
$50 3-5
Fourth race, 4 furlongs-Peccavi won; Hor-
izon, second; Maid. third. Time, 80 30
Firth race. 6 furlongs-Falcada. won Geo.
Field. second Banyah third. Time los.
sixth race, furlongs-Galley Slave won;
Petronius, second; Brush Broom third. Time,
II IL
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-21
Killing TO PAY FINE
IN VAUDEVILLE WORK
Siqns Contract for Six Minutes
Stage Stunts Daily for
One Week

. KANSAS CITY. April 2o.-John Killing, the
baseball catcher. will walk across the stage
at music hall in Chicago twice day for
one week, beginning Monday next, to earn the
500 fine imposed upon him by the National
Baseball commission. In addition. King Will
report to Manager Chance of the Chicago Ma
tional league baseball club Sunday morning
and will play out the season for the $500
salary offered him.
Killing last night signed contract with a
representative Of the music hall whereby he
will appear for three minues twice day.
The catcher win have no lines. He merely
will bow and say, perhaps, that he is glad to
be back in Chicago
My real reason for signing the contract"
sail King. us that 1 want to get back IN
baseball. I could not afford to take my fine
out of my business here, and the theater
work will be easy way to get the neces-
sary money. But there will be no talking in
my part I came near rejecting the PROPOSE
tion because they wanted to make a
speech"
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-21
LAWYERS AGAIN TAKE
ARTISTS INTO CAMP
Defeat Them II to d in Good Ex.
hibition-PIay Occidental
Saturday on Baer Field

In a one sided contest between the law
school boys and the liberal arts, the law school
defeated the liberat arts by the score Of II
TO 4.
The Lawyers had It on the Artists from start
20 finish In the first inning they scored
three runs, and in the second they added
two more to the list. In the sixth they added
four. and In the ninth two more. The Artists
had but two chances to score in the fourth
and eighth.
Phelps pitched for the law school and was
touched for six scattered hits. He had them
at his mercy at all points Of the game and
struck men out when scoring looked sure
Crossman pitched for the Artists and was
touched up for twelve hits and walked men
in order to fill the sacks,
This game was the third Of the series and
puts the law school on top, having defeated
them a week ago to 3.
Law will meet Occidental at Baer field
on Saturday for the championship Of the
southern schools Score:
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-21
plMLIco FIELDS LARGE

PIMTICO. Md April 2o-Lowering skies
and cool winds kept down the attendance of
opening day at Pimlco. Heavy rains hah
made the track sticky. but this did not AFFECT
the size OF the fields. Summary:
First race. 4 furiongs-Old squaw, won; The
Rascal, second; Sir Chiffon, third. Time,
52 2-5.
Second race. furlongs-Asticot II, won;
Revbourne. second: Havre, third. Time 1;2O-
third race. 6 furlongs-Horace F., won; Star
c,ovan second; Chepontuc, third. Time
l:i9 3-5.
Fourth race. about miles steeplechase-
Expansionist won; DR. Heard, second; Jimmy
Lane third. Time 4:22 2-5.
Fifth race furlongs-Master John, won;
Stvtb race. mile and forty yards-Pulka,
won; High Private. second; Dixie Knight
third Time, 1;i9 4-5.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-21
NATIONAL COMMISSION
CL0UTING king HARD

NEW YORK. April 20.-Presdent Lynch
G. King. the recalcitrant catcher of the
Chicago team. intended to raise the 500
fine imposed upon him by the National COM
mission for refusing to play with the Cubs
last season. by acting in vaudeville. an
nounced he had sent the following tele-
gram to Chairman Herman Of the National
commission:
II suggest you take steps to stop Kings
appearing in vaudeville. He cannot make a
burlesque OF the national game. Insist on
his reporting to his club at once the
commission will take further action in his
case"
If King deies the commission President
Lynch Will ask to have the case reopened.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-21
LOSS REFUSES A Hit

CHICAGO, April 20.--,Adde Joss pitched
the first no-hit game of the season today
with Chicago as his victims. Cleveland
won. to O. Only three locals reached first
base two on bases on balls and one on an
excusable error by Bradley Only one
reached third JOSS played star fielding
game with ten assists. Score:
Chicago 0. hits 0, errors 0.
Cleveland i, hits Z, errors I.
Batteries-White and Payne; Joss and
Clarke.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-21
CARDINALS LOSE HARD GAME

ST. LOUIS, April 2O.-Umpire O'Day saved
the Chicago Nationals from what seemed
certain defeat in the eighth inning today
when he stopped the game at o'clock to
permit the team to make train. St Louis
had three men on bases. with one out, and
the visitors leading by one man, when
ODay by agreement before the game
started, called time. Score:
Chicago .. hits Z. errors ..
St. Louis 4. hits 6. errors I.
Batteries-Lush. Reiger and Bresnahan,
Pfeister, Overall and Needham. Umpires,
O'Day and Brennan.
Los Angeles herald., 1910-04-21
FRESNO CLAIM REFUSED

CINCINNATI, April 2O.-The claim made by
the Fresno, Cal, state league club that player
Joseph Bills, now with Detroit, should come
under the head Of a contract jumper, or in
eligible player, was refused today by the Ma
tional commission. Evidence in the case
showed that Bills had acted with the per-
mission of the secretary Of the National as
sociation. The National commission referred
the claim of the Fresno club for SU against
Bills 10 the National association.