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Perth Amboy evening news., 1911-06-13
SAYS HAVE TOO MANY
CRANKS IN AMERICA
Special bu United Press Wire.

London, June 13.-Because there
are too many cranks in this coun-
try Hugh Mcintosh has said he will
not include the United States in his
fight circuit. Mcintosh has recent
ly.gotten busy and as a result of the
ready money in the fight game in
British possessions, has decided to
build at EarIs Court the largest
pugilistic arena In the world.
EVENING NEWS covers the field
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

Cornell miller, John Paul Jones, when
he smashed the record of Tommy Con-
neff, which, had withstood the attack
of years and looked impossible of du-
plicating. Had any man versed in track
athletics been questioned as to how
long he thought it would be before the
milemark would be erased, he would
have answered, "oh, about billion
years OF So" It is certain Jones never
would have broken the record had he
not been pushed re his utmost capacity.
Wilton Paul. of the University of
Pennsylvania was on his heels all the
way, and Lawless OF Harvard. also
hung on like a leech- But Jones out
footed them all and thereby gave Bos-
ton the honor of having staged the
most notable intercollegiate meet in
the history of the national organiza-
ton
In the same meet, Craig, the Univer-
sity of Michigan track captain, did
thing that has been equaled by only
one other man-Bernie Wefers His
tieing of the 1atter's 220-yard record
was the banner sprint performance of
the decade, and he also equaled Wefer's
collegiate mark in the hundred, by
stepping 1t in AS seconds.
West still Productive.
The Pennsylvania relay carnival at
Philadelphia disclosed the fact that
the west IS not through producing
world heaters. Ira Davenport, who
went through a big field in the varsity
relay race in the time of Al As seconds,
earned for the university OF Chicago
the honor of possessing the fastest
quarter miller since Maxey Long.
Many other less important records
have gone by the boards. Jack Eller,
of the Irish American A c., OF New
York. lowered half 4 dozen marks in
hurdle races of odd distances. Plat
Adams of the N Y A c.. broke into
the books with new records in the
jumping events and eccentric weight
throws; Dan Healy of the Pastime A.
c., sent his name down 20 posierity in
standing jump records; Abel Kfviat.
of the Irish club. annihilated several
middle distance marks; Jim Rosenber-
ger and Frank Kramer, also OF the
Irish club, did things to the marks in
the middle and long distance respect
lively, and the little indian, Lewis Te-
wanima, made the II mile mark pass
into oblivion with his sensational dash
through the streets of New York city.
The Pacific coast turned out as usual
several cracker Jacks but, of these,
probably the most capable ones are
the pair of great high jumpers from
San Francisco, George HORNE and
Frank Beeson. No less than eight
times during the year they tied for
first place in meets west of the Rockies
Every time they exceeded six feet and
four times got as high as six feet two.
Then HORNE uncorked a performance
that will not be equaled for number
of years. according to the precedents
Of athletics, unless it be done by him
self He sprung over the bar at a
height of 6 feet incres, the highest
leap since Make Sweeney made his IA
nous record of feet 5 IS inches. Bur-
dick Of Pennsylvania got over feet
f. but the one inch makes the diff
ference between Just a good perform
ance and an exceptional one.
A Noteworthy Achievement.
One OF the noteworthy achieve
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

Ross qualities for the star team in
this position easily by virtue OF the
phenomenal batting he is doing with
his average at .S72. Although six
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

Although 1t is q little premature in
the season to pick an all star team for
FL Paso. to be composed of players in
the City league. there has been con-
siderable talk around town among the
various fans Of this plan with the in
tention Of arranging games with out or
town teams after the close Of the city
league season. the Ell Paso men to be
chosen according to their ability and
not from the team that wins the pen
nant race in the league.
To this end. the writer has taken the
recent batting and fielding averages
compiled on the city league players ano
has chosen a team therefrom. judging
almost entirely by the class Of ball they
are putting up at present. The team
that Is herewith picked as an all star
team is not in any way different be-
cause before the end of the season,
there may be many changes, either
from players dropping out or from
other players beating them out in the
percentage column.
What the Averages Indicate.
According to the plan Of judging
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

New York, N Y, July 26.-The year
thus far has been a notable one in
sport of all kinds. But particularly has
this been true in regard to track attn
letics The sporting year can be said
to begin its cycle with the close OF a
baseball season, as it is then the clubs
begin to make changes and prepare for
lege and school sports begin; also the
indoor pastimes of the winter months
get under way. Likewise, the track
season. although just closing, is really
beginning again, with the advent of
with the month of November, 1910. to
figure the results OF the fiscal year in
sports. which is now at its zenith
The indoor champions of the country,
held at Madison Square garden In New
York, inaugurated a series of record
breaking meets. Topnotch perform
ances were recorded in every contest
on the program and several records
fell. Among the men who held the
center of the spotlight as the result of
their great work in the indoors" and
who have since improved and increased
and multiplied their spectacular work
are Harry Grumpelt the New York A.
c. high jumper; lack Monument, the
two miller OF the Irish A. A c. of New
York; Plat Adams, n. Y A. c.. all
around man; Frank Lukeman, of Can
ada: Dan Healy. Pastime A. c., jumper.
and Tom Collins. of the Irish Amer1-
cans. These men have bettered their
work in every one OF the events since
held and all performed well in the Ma
tional championships Of the A A L.
held at Pittsburg. Saturday week
ago.
Athletics ON a Boom.
Throughout the winter months, in
door athletics was on the boom in all
parts Of the country. In San Fran
cisco, half a dozen big meets were held
in the Pavilion rink; Chicago presented
the usual close battle between the I'LL
nois A C. and the Chicago Athletic as
ISOLATION; ST. Louis had its usual tilt
between the l.--ssouri A. c., ana 81
Louis university; Boston had score
of meetings Of the first caliber. as also
Gid Philadelphia, Pfttsburg and Balti-
more. of course, New York was as usual
all to the fore with it's list of worlds
premier knights of the paths.
with the coming Of the first warm
weather this spring, the spiked shoes
were drawn out of their repose IN
every hamlet between the Atlantic and
Pacific coasts. and soon the world be-
gan TO hear Of this and that phenom
who would make everybody's eyes open
some fine day. AS usually is the case.
most Of these fine days never arrived,
but some few of them did, and as re
suit. we have the privilege of gazing
upon a list of new records unequaleo
during the last decade
There have been many unusual nap
penings this year. but the one that
stands ont far above all the rest is
the wonderful race run by the great |
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26
This Is a Notable Year II, Athletics
With the West Leading In Notable
Achievements and Coming Athletes

ments Of the year was the victory Of
the small squad Of the university Of
Missouri in the Western Inter-colle-
giate conference meet at Minneapolis.
Missouri sent but half dozen men to
the event, round six Of them-high
jumper who also did the high hurdles,
a low hurdler. a quarter miller. one
miller, two-miler and sprinter. Be-
tween these six, they carried off
enough points to beat out the great
squads of Chicago. Minnesota, Wiscon-
sin, Illinois, Indiana, Purdue and Lee
land Stanford. Which only goes to
show that it pays for coach to devote
his time to bringing out the best that
is in his stars and letting the others
shift for themselves. Every victory Of
the year in the big events was due to
the efforts of a few select men, who
carried off first place in the few events
IN which they were entered.
The year has been one of specializa-
ton so far, and no all-arouund men
have developed who could compare with
the great Martin Sheridan. Johnny
Garrels or Ellery Clark.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26
By Ted Mooring).

from averages, the following players
have been chosen as being the best at
present: Pitchers Fisher of the
White Sox, and Hill. Globe Mills;
catcher, Manquera, OF the Information
ais; first base. Ross OF the White Sox;
second base, Medina, Internationals;
third base, Cano. Internationals: short
stop, Cano. Internationals; left field,
Reed, Fort Bliss; center field, Lopez. In
ternationals; right field, Simpson.
White Sox.
One particular feature pertaining 10
an all star team as outlined above IS
that the Mexicans have five men max
ing the all star team and yet in the
league race the international team is at
the bottom How ever, in the positions
they are leading their opponents IN
fielding and with the exception or one
instance are either close or leading in
the batting average.
Following Is a comparison between
the various players who were any
where's close contestants Of the men
chosen:
Pitchers,
In deciding on Fisher for the first
position, many points have been taken
into consideration and although the
fielding average Of the blonde haired
lad is lower than the others. he has
been chosen for the leading position
from the fact that he has figured in as
many games as any other pitcher in
the league, workine IN seven and has
got away with five The first two
games Fisher pitched he was handi-
capped by a bad catcher. Mccoy. es-
pecially in one of which Mccoy allowed
II stolen bases and four passed balls
and vet Fisher only lost by Cne run. In
addition Fisher is betting $50, the Sec
ond highest in the league.
Hill easily takes second choice from
both his fielding. batting and number
Of games won Although seen in but
four games the little Miller left handler
has got away with three winnings and
If he had played as many games as any
other pitcher in the league his average
would remain the same clearly enttCliug
him TO second place and leaving
were 1t not for the happening that tae
games lost by Fisher are both charge
able 10 his catcher.
Catchers.
Only two men in the league have a
show for this position at the present
time. Manquera, and -Doering holding
the center. The backstop Of the Next
cans outclasses Doering in many ways;
first, he is outfielding him; second.
outbatting him, making less errors and
obtaining his proportionate of put outs
and assists and TO run his average at
the same ratio in which he is now
showing up would lead DoeTing by
good margin.
Had Smith of the Soldiers. remained
in the league he would have no contest
ant for this position, as his batting
was at the top with his fielding at
/ GOO in Is games but he has departed
from the league forever and cannot be
figured in the star team
First lsare.
Ross qualities for the star team In
this position easily by virtue OF the
phenomenal batting he is doing with
his average at .S72 Although six
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26
HotO a Brewery Fire
Made the Fish 7ipsy
and Very Sorry

In a recent fire in Montana, which
consumed a brewery. the owner found
1t necessary to let out several watts Of
the amber water into the river near
by to prevent the destruction OF
houses in the vicinity. The story runs
that after the beer had been in the
river only few minutes, the fish be-
gan Hopping around In the water. and
a person could wade IN with any kind
Of tackle and catch the fish. All the
families living near the river had Fri
day seven times a week for some
time, and after the foamy stuff had
passed On down the river it was
claimed that one could see hundreds
of fish standing up and holding aloft-
their right fins as If swearing off
from beer.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26
On cond,sIon.

On COndIfion.
Customer-See herel / thought you
said these things would grow in any
climate.
Dealer-They will. But II you want
to grow them in this climate you've
got to have a dollhouse for them, Of
course.-Puck.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1911-07-26

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t. 10 g. W t.
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Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-05-19

for the end of the year, Those who
have grain to market at this elevator
in the immediate future are requested
to get it in before June 9Th.
A nice rain fell in this locality
Saturday night. Here in De Smet it
amounted to II of an inch. To the
EAST of the city three or four miles it
Is reported &c have To az
much as an inch and a half. To the
west of us as far as Iroquois it was
about the same as here, so it is report.
ed. Several miles north of us it is
said to have been heavier. 1t was
the first rain of any consequence to
visit this immediate locality during
the crop season and will do a vast
amount of good. The dry weather
and wind practically ruined a few
fields where the soil was very sandy,
although some who have such soil say
their crops are coming nicely now.
However, not all crops on the sandy
spots can recover, no matter how
great the fall of moisture. But the
refers only TO a very limited
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-05-19

part of De Smet's trade territory. On
the whole crops withstood the dry
weather and wind much better than
many expected. At the present time
prospects for a crop are very bright.
The 10th of June committee has
closed a contract with tho LIST S. D.,
Regimental Band, of WATERFOWL, for
Old Settlers Day. This is by all odds
the best organization OF its kind IN
the state, as our readers know, and is
not excelled in any of the northwest
states. Three concerts, with music at
other times during the day is an at
traction that is well WORTH anyone's
time and trouble to attend. We are
not able as yet to announce the
teams for the ball game, but they are
SO be South Dakota league Teams
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-05-19

pathy Of her many friends 10 this
community in her bereavement.
Mrs. Mary Tarter, of Los Angeles,
arrived Friday evening. 1t was her
intention to get here in time for the
funeral of her mother, Mrs. Mary
Bennett, but circumstances were such
that the funeral could not be delayed.
The Daily Market Record of
Minneapolis, reports that A. w.
Tyner, cashier of the bank at Aurora,
and n. P. Bush, Of Lake Preston,
have purchased the Sleepy Eye ele-
vator at Aurora and will open the
house for business at an early date.
The Farmers Elevator will dis
continue buying grain after June 9th
until after the annual meeting OF
stockholders, which occurs Saturday,
June oath. The coal business will
be continued during the "shut down, Z
This arrangement is necessary in
order that needed repairs can be
made to the house, and that returns
can be received from all shipments of
grain so that the books can be closed
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-05-19
THE INDEPENDENT.
PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY.
LOCAL NEWS.
From, Ell Around the Town and
County.

Judge Whiting was down from
Pierre Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. T. Snyder were
down from Erwin Wednesday.
The work of erecting the new
home of Fl. NJ. Best is progressing
rapidly.
Miss Mary Dyar went to st.
Charles, Mimi, Sunday for a visit
with her parents and friends.
The storm of last Saturday even.
ing did considerable damage in the
way of burning out phones on the
Spirit Lake line.
Miss Bonnie Webster entered the
De Smet hospital Sunday and was
operated upon for appendicitis. She
is recovering nicely.
Misses Hieby and Hale and a
number of pupils of the high school
went to Lake Henry Friday and
camped until Saturday evening.
"A. E. Schoenweather and wife
from out northeast were visitors in
this city Friday. A. E. is engaging
quite extensively in the sheep bust
ness.
Mr.. and Mrs. o. 2. Williams
went TO Mitchell Saturday to visit
relatives. 0. p. returned Monday
but Mrs. Williams remained for a
more extended visit.
g. E. Mallory departed for the
old home near Oshkosh, Wis Sun.
day, having received the sad intelli.
gence that his mother was very low
and not expected to recover.
Mrs. j. I'll. Hall returned Sunday
from a visit to relatives at Esmond
She was accompanied or her return
by her sister Mrs. Howell. who re-
mained until Monday evening.
MI. and Mrs. George Shaw, of
Brooks, Oregon, we understand, are
now on their way to De Smet. They
are stopping at various places and are
not expected to arrive before June
LIST.
There will be regular services at
the Evangelical church next Sunday.
This being the first Sunday of the
new conference year, all members
aud friends of the church r urged
to be present.
Mrs. Stevens, who underwent an
operation for appendicitis at the De
Smet Hospital, went to her home
nea Erwin Wednesday. Her many
friends will be glad to know that her
health is greatly improved.
Mrs. E NJ. Robinson visited at
the DR.. j. S. Bates home at Clear
Lake last week. On her return Sat
urday she was accompanied by Mrs.
Bates who will visit relatives and
friends here and at Erwin for several
days.
Harry Sheets departed Tuesday
evening for Buffalo Gap, this state,
near which place he has a claim.
Harry has secured a position in a
garage and will work for a time at
least as he does not have to begin
residence on the claim until August,
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-05-19

new Ford auto.
Services at the Basart school next
Sunday at 3 p. m.
Andy Mears, Of Brookings, was q
De Smet visitor Tuesday.
-Chas. P. Warren came down from
Huron for a few hours Tuesday after
noon.
Quite a number of De Smet Odd
Fellows attended the dedication of
the Odd Fellows Homeat Dell Rapids
Wednesday.
"Wednesday, May oath, is the
date On which the Kiogsbary County
Sunday School association will con
vene at Hetland.
Anyone having old papers for the
Congregational ladies will please
notify Mrs. c. L. Dawley, who will
arrange to get them.
Mrs. Fred Floto is visiting rela-
tives and friends at Forreston, Ill
and nearby points. She will remain
until joined by other members of
the family sometime in June.
&C. II. Thinkham aud j. o. Purin-
tun represented the Odd Fellows at
the grand lodge at Sioux Falls this
week. Mrs. j, r, Andrews represent
ed the Rebekahs at the state conven-
ton held at the same time and place.
&C. E. Gilbertson and Paul An
derson returned from Colorado
Wednesday, Paul went to look at a
piece of land and after looking at
different parts of the country decided
to make a deal for a half section of
land, He has traded in his building
on Maine street and we understand
intends to move to Colorado.-Old-
ham Register.
Those who have paid subscrip-
ton since our last mention are:
Albert Woodbury., Miss Augusta
Green, Fl. j. Stevens, j. G. Olsen, r
B. Frusier, Aug Moench, Lars Carl
son, Paul Grafton, p. A. Alderman
Will Greenman, VIM. limp, E.. J.
linus, w. A. Lamont, Thos. Reed
p. j. Mausbach, John Anderson, A.
E Schoenweather, C. Staudenmaier,
f. G.. Williams.
AT the annual state high school
defamation contest at Yankton last
week Ludvickson, of Lake Preston,
scored first place in the o~ratorical
class. In the general class Pool, of
Lake Preston, scored first place.
Gold and silver medals were present
ed, and the successful schools were
given banners. For several years past
Lake Preston students have taken
high honors at state meets, and Lake
Preston students at college have also
taken high honors. Our neighboring
city on the east has reason to feel
proud of its high school and its young
people.
The members Of the Eastern
Star and Masons united Monday
evening in rendering a farewell recep-
ton to Mrs. G. Fuller and her son
Claud. who are about to remove from
this city. The evening was spent al
games of various kinds and a nice
lunch served. As a remembrance Of
the occasion, and as a token of the
appreciation of her untiring efforts
in behalf of the interests of the
organization the ladies of the Star
presented Mrs. Fuller with a hand
some silver spoon bearing the
emblems Of the order. Mrs. Fuller
Kingsbury County independent. (DeSmet, Kingsbury County, S.D.) 1894-1929, 1911-05-19
Church Services
EPISCOPAL

Preaching 10:45 a. m.
Preaching 1880 p. m,
Sunday School 1900 noon.
Epworth League
Juniors 3 100 p. m.
Senior 6:30p p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday 1880 p. m.
You are cordially invited.
r. RAWLINSON. Pastor,
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-14
TWENTY INJURED
IN AN EXPLOSION

The northern part of Lake county rocked again
by terrific explosion this morning shortly before five
o'clock and gave to reports that the Aetna powder
works had blown up. There much dsquietude until
it learned that the explosion in which
reported injured took place in the explosion of molten
metal which wrecked blast furnace No of the Illinois
Steel plant at 91st and Lake. The total loss
is said to be nearly 100000.
Explosion Took
When
The
is
pulled
Many Reported Hurt
the
of
S md admiss re
10 to
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-14
TRADES COUNCIL TO
GIVE FREE SHOW
Novel Entertainment Worth
Attending Arranged by
Labor Men.

show which combines instruction
an education will be given absolutely
free tomorrow evening. Saturday April
14th. at Towle Opera House under the
auspices of the Lake County Trades
and Labor Council.
Seven rolls of moving pictures will
be shown and these will be interspers-
ed with four songs The entertain
ment will be good one but incidental
ly a lecturer will show to the adience
the various union labels, and where
they may be found on the articles made
by union labor The show is free to
all adults whether they be union men OF
sympathizers or not All children ac-
companied by their parents will also be
admitted will also the newsboys ii
they can show their newsboy button
The Lake County Trades and Labor
Council under whose auspices the exL
hbition is to be given has gone to con-
siderable expense to procure the show
and hopes that it will be we'll patroniz-
| ed. The admission will be free and
there will be nothing there to buy and
sell.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1911-04-14
NO HOPE
At ALL FOR
So. BEND

The people of South Bend are rails
ing heaven and earth in an effort to
retain the United States revenue Of
fee. 1t appears that the impression
is general there that the reason for
the abolishing of the office is that no
one could be found who would take
the collectorship at $50 a month.
This idea, according to information
which is received from reliable
sources, Is erroneous The reason for
the abolishing of the South Bend Of
flee is that the revenue, which is col
lected there in a year. does not amount
to half as much as that collected in
Hammond in month
For this reason the government has
decided to abolish the office and divide
the business between Fort Wayne and
Hammond. The Fort Wayne office is
an important one. and so is the Ham
mond office, and the fact that South
Bend does not originate much federal
revenue makes the retention of an Of
flee there inadvisable.