Judith Gap journal. [volume] (Judith Gap, Mont.) 1908-19??, 1910-04-15
CAN pop TAYLOR
COME BACK? /"

Ever since athletic sports have en-
tertained the people, and ever since
communities have been represented
by athletes, there have been individ-
uals who in their prime ably carried
off hOnors for themselves and their
native towns, counties, states or ma
tiOns. The heroes of the athletic
fields received monumental honors.
and will always live in the memories
OF those interested in sports. For in
stance, to return to biblical times,
note the undying fame accorded Sam
son, Gollah. and little David.
Among the long list Of athletic "has
beens" who have IN their day aston
ished the world with their almost
superhuman efforts, brilliantly shines
the glitteriny car Ger of Edward Tay-
Tor. at one time ii pitcher of indomi-
table spirit, unreachable curves,
lightning speed, and withal, contain
ing the stuff that wins the games.
Even Samson saw the day when
he was ''has BEEN but the uues-
ton is:
Can Pop Taylor "come back?"
Since the days when Pop Taylor
gracefully rOmped over the diamond
when a vigorous calf would have
envied his movements has per-
mitted himself to Ego back" woe
fully so, but now reaching the youth
full age of between forty and fifty
summers, and some winters, and feel
ing better than ever before. he be-
lieves with a sufficient amount of
training that his old time form will
return.
Can Pop Taylor "come back"
This is Il serious proposition with
the Judith Gap ball tossers and fans.
Ii Pop Taylor can "come back" the
question of securing a capable man to
do the heaving will be settled.
Can Pop Taylor "come back?'
lie says he can. and to show his
faith has entered into system of
exercises, and is dieting. Following
is Capt. Surgeons method Of ''bring-
ing II man back"
4:3O Il. m.--The "has been" is gent
ly aroused by quietly taking hold Of
him and tenderly tossing HIM dis
lance of twelve feet, being careful to
see that he alignts on a soft padding
composed of three th,cknesses +
wrapping paper. This paper should
be changed each day. Have bucket
OF ice water handy, and when he
dreamily rubs his eyes after alight-
ing. dash carelessly over his person.
1t is worthy Ut mention that after
carelessly daslling the ice water over
Pop Taylor. the trainer carefully
dashes ont the door. Also, that Pops
quickness has returned to such de-
gree that the trainer finds it neces-
sarv to toss him sixteen feet.
500 Il. m.-Cross country rum to the
Snowies and back.
$3.50 II. m.-"uard patting down."
This is Il new treatment and has been
used with wonderful results. Capt
Sturgeon applied the treatment to IA
lazy mule, and the effects were SO
astonlShingly rapid that he has adopt
ed it in Pop Taylor's case. 1t is very
simple. The implements consist of
three pine slabs, handled by three
huskes, and vigorously applied to
wherever Il resounding result can be
attained. The application lasts but
ten minutes, after which Pop Taylor
is CARRIED. and allowed fifteen minutes
! in which to rest.
7:lo Il. m.-Fully rested and with
/ an appetite as sharp as bears after
coming out of his Information. Pop is
accompanied to the training table,
where he savagely attacks the beaten
whites of three canary eggs, II small
portion of toast made of banana flour
and Just snip of hot finger to take
the taintneSS of the stomach.
800 II. m.-Light exercise until
noon. Much of this time is spent in
developing the muscles of the right
forearm dealing for Il game of stud
poker is excellent for this.
Captain Sturgeon is il believer il;
heavy morning exercise. for the other
fellow. and after Pop Taylor takes :
few light refreshments for dinner. hi.
trainer allows him his own diversio,
until five O'Clock. when Ed slips hi.
bathing suit into his vest pocket ant
hikes down to Roberts creek, Wher,
he moilS himself.
Can Pop Taylor come back"
|, is believed he can ii he continue
to follow Sturg's system.
At present Pops wind is Il little ha,
lie puifs with possibly little to,
much e\ertion during his mornin
run to the SnOwieS and his walls