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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

Some people are born famous,
some achieve fame and some wear
harem skirts in public places.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

A harem skirt started a riot in Bra
I'll the other day. We are surprised
to hear that it failed to start a rev.
olution.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

The motion picture shows may not
furnish a high-class entertainment,
but think of the money they keep in
circulation.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

Green rain fell in Pennsylvania a
Jew days ago. Somebody must have
been shaking the plum trees again.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

A physician says that early rising
shortens life. On the other hand,
why spend most of your long life
sleeping.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

Manuel OF Portugal is learning to
play golf, but thus far he has shown
no inclination to go to- work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

The coronation is stirring New York
society to It's very depths, and New
port bids fair to the depopulated this
summer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

Since we got fooled on KalIey's
comet, we decline to get excited
about the harem skirt.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

A Youngstown, Ohio, horse, has been
equipped with a set Of false teeth.
We are wondering whether he keeps
them in a glass of water IN the bureau
at night.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

Even footprints on the sands of
time are valuable. Two dinosour foot
prints recently sold at $50 each.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

Conf1dentially, would n oma
wish to wear a harem skirt II 1t were
not likely to attract a crowd?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

The folding bed and folding peram.
bulator are to be followed by the fold
ing bathtub, trunk and cook stove.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12
Not Just What He Meant.

She Cat the masQuerade)-DO you
think my costume becoming?
He with enthusiasm)-Yes, indeed;
but you would be lovely in any dis.
'guise.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

Poker playing does not seem to be
exactly in the line of the best church
work.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

Why not introduce the new style OF
velvet cuffs in the prize ring?
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

Bacon-Bathing in the snow is q
common custom in Russia.
Egbert-And do l understand they
do not battle until thar get snoWf
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

They have about everything on the
latest ocean liners but baseball
grounds.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1911-05-12

There are no Joy riders on q wateS
wagon.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
Loses
To Post-oMce, FL
Ferguson Bests "Dusty" Rhodes in Pitchers
Battle-Barnhart Stars NTH the WILLOW.
LobeLess and Pattan Field Well
By C. w. SWAN.

In one Of the best played games Of the
post-season series the Sherwood aggre-
cation, champions of the Sunday School
League, were handed a to defeat yes
terday by the Post-office crew at District
League Park.
While the game was witnessed by few
spectators, it was exciting from start
to finish, neither team getting runner
past second up to the fourth inning.
Ferguson in Form.
Walter Ferguson. the mainstay Of the
Post-office hurting staff, served them over
for Uncle Sans clerks and had the
Sherwood sluggers eating out Of his
hand UP to the seventh inning. when a
triple and an error gave them their lone
tally.
Opposed to him on the rubber was
Dusty Rhodes. the lanky captain of
the Sherwoodites, aud to his credit it
must be said that he twirled a good
game, allowing the heavy-hitting Mall
men but six scattered hits, and tanning
four.
Cotton" Loveless, the sensation Of the
year in the local amateur ranks, put up
another great game in short field, time
and again making what looked to be hits
into sure outs by a fast stop and perfect
peg to Robinson at first
Pattan Makes Good Stop.
Loveless was not the only Sherwoodite
to make a great stop, for Patty Pattan,
who guards the third station for the
youngsters, grabbed a liner of the bat
Of Merrell Vaughn in the opening round
that had 1t gone by him, Post-Ofice
would have put the game on ice in the
first session.
The smuggling honors go to "Barnie"
Barnhart. the aggressive short fielder Of
the Mailmen. Barnhart sent two of
Rhoades shoots to the outfield for singles
out Of three trips to the dish. "Mooch"
Fenton broke into the hit column again
with double in the sixth session that
sent the winning run over the pan.
The Mailmen lost a chance to score in
the fourth session. Vaughn walked and
went to third when Robinson dropped
Loveless' throw of Middlekaufs ground
er. On an attempted squeeze play,
Vaughn came tearing in, but "Mooch''
Fenton failed to hit the ball, and Mer-
rail- was an easy out.
Sherwood Starts on WE'LL.
Sherwood opened the first round in a
business-like way, but fast double play.
Ferguson to Vaughn to Fenton, killed
Patten and Hiett, who had singled in
succession.
The first run of the game came across
the rubber in the sixth session. Bradley
opened the inning by slamming a double
to center. Jimmy Kerr then sacrificed
him to third and after Vaughn had gone
out, Rhodes to Robinson. Middlekauf
singled to left, scoring Bradley. The
center fielder then stole second, and
W. off
BILE to center Middlekauf counted. Cert
man went out on long fly to Brauner.
The Sunday School League champions
made a great attempt to tie the score
in the seventh, but fell one run short
After Pattan had famed and Hiett had
flied out to Middlekauf, Rawlings crash
ed through second for a triple. and when
Gertman dropped Vaughn's throw of Por-
ter's grounder Rawlings scored. Brau-
ner forced Porter at second, ending the
inning and the game.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
NOTES OF THE GAME.

The Sunday School League champions
are now undisputed holders Of the cellar
championship in Division "A Of Section A.
Patty Pattan made a great catch Of
Merrell vaughn's line drive in the OPEN
ing session. Pattan stuck UP his glove
and the ball landed in 1t. 1t was
some stop, believe me.
Barnhart sure hit the pill. Two out
of three looks pretty good for our lead
ing little shortstop.
"Mooch' Fenton gathered in his sec
ond hit of the post-season series when he
doubled to right in the sixth. That clout
won the game for the Mailmen.
And you have to hand 1t to Walter
Ferguson for twirling such air-tight ball.
With a finger swollen and out Of condi-
ton, the sturdy little HEAVIER had the
Sherwood aggregation eating out of his
hand throughout the game.
Cotton" LoVeless made several stops
and throws that would have done credit
to a major Lacquer. That little fielder
Is going to make a name for himself one
of these days.
Norman Kraft put up another classy
game behind the bat for the Mailmen.
What would Post-oftice do without this
receiver of worth? When foul ball hit
his finger In the fourth. Norman just
did q little dancing and kept on play
ing. More power to Norman.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24

Special 10 The Washington Herald.
Chicago, Aug. 23.-Jimmy McAleer and
his band Of ball players enjoyed day OF
rest and sightseeing in and about Chi
cago. The boss of the Nationals went
to Milwaukee to spend the day, and
members Of the team took lake trips and
otherwise recreated. 1t being an of day
in the American League, the members of
the team decided they would prefer to
remain in Chicago during the day, as
there is much more to be seen here than
in the city by the straits. The members
of the team left at 10 o'clock tonight for
Detroit.
With an OF day, there was plenty Of
time for tanning at Comiskey's office.
And some of the enthusiasts spun some
good tales. One that appeals strongly
to the best informed is that McAleer
soon is to realize the dream that he told
his friends about at a recent annual
meeting Of the American League-that
he was q magnate.
Report has 1t that he Will acquire big
interest in the Washington club this win
ter. Good men who have money, friend
ship for Jimmy" and the respect Of
Ban Johnson, head of the league, are
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
Nationals Enjoy
DayofSight-seein
Prefer Chicago to City of Straits-Dixie Walker
Slated to Trpirl Against Detroit To-day.

said to be ready to finance any play
McAleer will announce to get the con-
trolling interest of the Nationals.
The obligations incurred by the club
owners in building the concrete stand
to replace the burned structure have
made it easy, comparatively, for a f1nan-
cial deal to be consummated.
McAleer was a prospective bidder for
the St Louis Browns and the Boston
American. League club. He may make
Kid Elberfeld the playing manager.
Chicago fans enthuse over McAleer's
attitude toward his pitchers. He is one
Of those managers who believes in al
lowing a pitcher to work out his own
salvation.
You pitch to-day" he says to his
twirlers. And he pitches. If he gets in
the hole he can pitch himself out. Nc
Aleer does not have a couple of twirlers
warming up all during the game. Not
McAleer. He believes in placing the
burden on the shoulders Of the pitcher
and making him carry 1t the full nine
innings. OF course, McAleer sometimes
changes pitchers. But he doesn't do II
unless there is serious need.
Just before leaving Chicago Mcbride
announced that Dixie Walker would like
ly be on the mound against the Detroit
Tigers tomorrow.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
COLUMBUS HORSE RACES.
Two Out of Three Favorites Win
Their Events.

Columbus, Ohio. Aug. 23-Three classy
races made up the card for to-day at the
International Breeders meeting, and
while there was some pretty racing and
thrilling finishes. there was no chance
for anything like record breaking.
Two out of three favorites won, the
one which failed to come across being
Grace, Capt. David Shaw's mare, which
sold favorite in the 2:Os trot.
In the 2:14 tEot, Electric Todd was a
strong favorite, and after losing the first
heat to his half brother, Gordon Todd
went out and won the next three heats
and the race
In the 2:17 pace, Longworth B. was an
overwhelming favorite and won in
straight heats in the easiest kind of style
Summarizes
2:l4 trot purse. 81 ooo-Electric Todd br h. NC
Donald, won; Gordon Todd, br. h. (Geers) second
Iva Tanquay. br. m. CMurphy), third. Elizabeth
Ray and Monte Wilkes also started. Best time
209k.
2:l7 pace; purse s.. s1.OOo-Longworth B., b. g. Ciur-
phy). won; George Offet. b. g. (Abrams) second !;
Willy Penny b. b. (McLaughlin). third. Tom
Riley, DR.. Walker, and Miss Dora Patchen also
started. Best time, 2:loh.
2Os trot; purse. Sl,oo-Ario Lcybun. b. h
(GeeTs), won; Binvola, b. h. CMcDonald) second !;
Grace, b. m. QMcDeritt). third. Lulu Arion Maud
Cesa- and Capt. George also started. Best time
2O7Z.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24

What has become of Lefty" Russell,
the pitcher for whom Connie Mack is
reported to have paid $4,000 last season
about this time? Wonder II O'Toole, of
the Pirates, will turn out to be the same
kind of a ounce.
In a long interview with President
Ebbetts, the Brooklyn boss says he is
looking forward to next year. Where
have we heard this cry before? I'VE will
surely have a good team next year.
. George Wood, a famous outfielder with
the Philadelphia Nationals in the early
sos, is on the job at Fogel field
these days, taking tickets. Wood played
with Gov John r. Tener and the two
were great friends 1t is likely the gov
ernor will look out for his old pal this
winter, when political jobs are being
passed around.
Topsy Hartsel is the ever-ready story
have been as busy as flies around mo-
lasses lug up to the date set for draft
ing. Every effort is being made to plug
the holes with young blood next season.
Boston will not stand for a loser, and II
the club continues to trail the league
much longer, there will be franchise
tagged Boston" on the market.
Topsey HartzeH is the ever-ready story
teller with the Athletics. While In Chi
cago the other day, he told the following
on Rube waddell
Topsy in a serious vein said that
there never was chap In any league
that oeuld exercise more inventive genius
to make a quick and effective touch and
get away than @. Edward. Topsy told
how the Rube was stone broke one day
and needed some coin.
He had dipped into Comics pocket
several times that week. and Rube was
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
TOM HUGHES IN KNIFE DUEL;
RESENTS CRITICISM OF PITCHING

Johnson's rejoinder. The two men then
stripped to their undershirts and with
King as the referee, went to an alley in
the rear of the Sherman House and be-
gan to fight.
A pedestrian saw the men struggling
with their undershirts covered with blood
and ran into the detective bureau near
by and told of the fight. He said both
men were slashing each other with
knives. Five detectives were hurried to
the scene, and after hard work succeeded
in separating Hughes, King, and johnson,
who were rolling on the pavement
Hughes later was released on $50 cash
bond. johnson and King remained in
cells until a late hour. Neither of the
fighters was seriously hurt.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24

him down. So he faxed a telegram
gave it to a boy to carry to the Ath-
letics' Office, and then hustled up and
intercepted the kid. Rube carried the
message into the office, said that he had
signed for It and then pocketed the bill
which called for the fake charges.
Answer to inquiry-Cy Young is forty
five years old. He was born at Gilmore,
Ohio.
In New York these days they are talk
ing about Christy Matthewson and Jack
Coombs hooking up in the first game OF
the worlds championship series.
Those who have seen both American
and National League clubs play declare
that Gibson. Of the Pirates, is the best
catcher in the old organization, and the
majority of them give "Gabby" Street,
of the Nationals, the palm in the Ban
Johnson circuit. Gibson may be Just as
good as Street, but you cannot make
Washington fans believe he Is any better.
vean Gregg, of the Cleveland Maps,
wants to win thirty-five games this sea-
son, establishing record for the club.
and Manager Stovall Is going to give the
youngster every chance In the world to
turn the trick.
A Pittsburg Fan-The Information re-
garding the worlds series in 1908 can be
found in the 1911 Spalding Record book
for sale at all sporting goods stores.
Look on pages $50 and 362 Bill Dineen
was the winning twirier.
q. s. Lashkhprn. 1894 Harvard street
northwest-In reply to your query. dou-
bie-headers are scheduled only on hoii-
days and when rain makes II necessary
to postpone . game. Doubtless the pub
lished schedule was Incorrect On account
Of . typoGraphical erros.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24

Special TO The Washington Herald.
Chicago, Aug. 23.-Tom Hughes, pitcher
for the Washington American League
baseball team, fought a knife duel to-
night with Edward Johnson, an artist,
after the latter had criticised his pitch
ing in Tuesdays game with the White
SoX.
According to Hughes, he and Johnson
were discussing baseball in general in
a downtown saloon with Charles King,
another artist. When the argument be-
came warm Hughes, in a moment of
anger, suggested to Johnson that they
fight 1t out to see which was right.
You're on; If you can't fight better
than you pitch, I'll win easily was
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24

First base on errors-Post-office, 1:
Sherwood, ]. Left on bases-Post-office
4; Sherwood, !. First base on balls-On
Rhodes, 1. Struck out-By Rhodes, 4; by
Ferguson, T. Three-base hit-Rawlings.
Two-base hits-Bradley, Fenton. Sacri-
fee hit-Kerr. Stolen bases-Rawlings,
Barnhart (2, Middlekauf. Double play
Ferguson to Vaughn to Fenton. Hit by
pitcher-By Ferguson, Hiett. Umpire
Mr.. Venable. Time of game-1 hour and
10 minutes.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
NOTES OF THE GAME.

Only one hit was garnered Of Fienifs
delivery in the first four innings Only
five men were lucky enough to reach
first base. Only one runner got as far
as third This runner was Lefty" Clay
ton.
"Irky'' Davis was swatting the pill for
keeps 'Inky'' secured three clean bin-
giles out of as many trips to the plate.
"shags" Rawlings was not on the field
yesterdi =. Rawlings left the bank In
the early part of the afternoon on ac-
count Of sickness.
only thirteen men faced FienlI In the
first four rounds.
Reggie Rawlings circuit smash went
into the car barn door.
Fienli was accorded excellent support.
not an error being made behind him.
n = PRDNxIA
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
CHICAGO HUMBLBS
NEW YORK RIVALS

New York, Aug 23-The Giants, who
took the lead in the pennant race by de-
feating the Cubs yesterday, were rudely
tossed into the second notch by their
old rivals. the Windy City tribe, who won
the game to-day, to 2. The visitors
won the contest by scoring three runs in
the first inning. Richie pitched an ex-
cellent game. but Wiltse. who officiated
for the Giants, was hit when bingles We're
needed Score.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24

Runs-Sweeney, Jackson, Killing. Bescher tg. Dow
ney CZ), Grant. Twobase hits-Hoblitzeil. Downey
t2D, Bescher t2. Stolen bases-Sweeney, Donlin
Bescher. Miller. First base balls-Oh Perdue, !;
of Smith. l. Struck out-By Perdue. 2; by Fromme
;. Sacrifice hit-Carke. Double plays-Fromme to
Hoblitzell; Bridwell to Sweeney to Tenney. Hit by
pitched ball-Jackson. Cmpires-Messrs. ODay and
Emslie. Time Of game-1 hour and 10 minutes At
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
Botttns em Out
By WILLIAM PEET.

Scout Mike Kahoe is present spending his time the Capital
his real work for the being about Instead sticking
around his hotel and reading the the goes
of the posseason amateur ball games afternoon While
Kahoe taking things easy and just waiting for ORDERS still
bet that he has line every player
District fact writer asked Kahoe
player action and Mike replied "Oh yes several
looks like good but far from ripe for fast
local worth trial the major league Kaoe
him, the Washington club will pretty getting
first call that players services Just paste this your hat
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
Jeannettee knocks Out Maxon.

New York, Aug. 23.-Joe Jeanette.
the colored heavyweight, proved a real
dark cloud to the white hope aspira-
tions of Dummy Maxon at the Fairmont
Athletic Club tonight Before the pair
of big bruisers had fairly got into ac-
ton in the first round, the voiceless
white invader from the Middle West
was knocked out
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.
REDS WIN AGAIN.
Cincinnati Makes It Three Straight
in Boston.

Boston, Aug. 23.-The Rustlers lost their
third straight game to the Cincinnati
Reds this afternoon by the score of 5
to 3. Perdue. who twirled for the
Rustlers, was hit hard. while Fromme
held the Reds safe at all times. The fea-
ture Of the game was the hitting of
BeScher. Score:
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
VIRGINIA LEAGUE.
DanviIIe Loses Two Games.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Danville, Va, Aug. 23.-Danville drop
ped both games of a double bill to
Petersburg's pennant chasers to-day. 5
to and to 5. The first game was given
to the visitors by Umpire Wilson'S pal
pably gross decisions while Hamilton
outpitched Johnson, local tryout, in the
second. Miserable support was accorded
Johnson. Scores:
First game
Petersburg. ................... 6-5
DanVille. Ville....................... o 0 O. 0 0 e-3
Batteries-Yancc and Selvage; Perryman and
Mace.
Second game
Petersburg. .................... 2 o . o o %
DanTIle. D e-5
Decentralization and LAugtlin: johnson and
Mace. Umpres-Messrs. Wilson and Henderson.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
Auto Record Lowered.

Chicago. Ape. 2a.-The record Of the
EIgin National race course Is two sec
onds lower to-day as q result of the
marvellous driving Of Ralph Muiford in
q Loxier, In practice spin. Mulford Is
one Of the army Of drivers who has been
taking preliminary training for the races
Friday and Saturday,
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24

Runs-Schulte, Tinker, Zimmerman ]. Doyle.
Safer Archer. Herzog Fletcher. TNEo-base hit
Merkle Three-base hits-Richie. Herzog. Sacrifice
hit-Fletcher. Stolen bases-Schulte. sheckard.
Double play. Doyle To Zimmerman to Safer. Left
on bases-Chicago. 5; New York, g. Bases on balls
on Richie, s. of Wiltse. . Struck out-By Richie.
!: by Wiltse ). Passed ball-Archer. Wild pitches
Wiltse . Cmpres-Messrs. KLEIN and Brennan.
Time Of game-l hour and IS minutes ATTENDANCE
q 600.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
out. Third Baseman Lobert's batting was
one Of the features, one Of his smashes
sending the ball over the right field
fence for a home run Score:

Runs-Knabe Lobert, Magee. Leach, Gibson. Len
on bases Philadelphia. l; Pittsburg. Z. Two-base
hit-Magee. Home rtn-Lobert. Sacrifice hits-Pas-
kert. Byme, Beck. Sacrifice ny-Carey. Double
plays-Wilson to Gibson; Knabe 10 Doolan to Lur-
erus. Struck out-By Stack, Q; by Liefeld. 2 Bases
on balls-Of Stack. 8; Oh Leheld, q Umpres-
Messrs. Rigler and Finneran. Time Of game-2
hous.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
TO TRADE MOORE.
Rumor that Big Twirler Goes to
Cubs.
ial to The Washington Herald.

Special to The Washington Herald.
Philadelphia, Aug. 23.-It was an
nounced here tonight that the Phillies
had traded Pitcher Earl Moore to the
Chicago Cubs for King Cole and Hof-
man.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
SERIES TO PHILLIES.
Lobert's Hitting Helps Beat th'
Pirates.

Philadelphia, Aug 23.-The Phillies took
the series from Pittsburg to-day by win
ming their second straight game. Stack
outpitched Liefield and deserved a shut
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
ANNIVERSARY DATA.

Ten innings pitcher Of the name of Gray.
once the roster Of the Nationals. pitched this
game and won it with two-sacker in the tenth.
Won, 2; lost, 3. Average per game for Ma
tionals, %; average hits 54 average errors. L6.
For opponents: Runs. 4; hits. 81; errors, LIZ.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24

Left on bases-A. 8. & T. Co., 5; Pet
worth, 3. First base on balls-On Sulli-
by Sullivan. s. Hits made-on lie Due, 1;
on Sullivan, II. Struck out-By Fienli. 81:
by Sullivan. 8 Home run-R. Rawlings
jones' Pisnsss HsSs: pssn ssuss
bases--Hayes, Davis, West, Fienii. Dou-
BILE plays-Clayton 70 1ess TO Hseri
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
Waverley on Top.

The waverley Athletic Club and the
Langdon Athletic Club win meet on the
Independence League grounds, First and
w streets, to-day at $50. twaverley de-
feated the Nativity Athletic Club p to s
Yesterday
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
MINOR LEAGUES.
EASTERN LEAGUE.

At Pruvidence-ProTidence ;; Rochester, Is
At Newark-Newark, 6; Buffalo, 9.
At Jersey Oty-Jersey City, i; Toronto, 4. Second
game: Jersey City. l; Toronto. 4.
At Baltimore Baltimore, Z; Montreal l.
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
Gotch Is 4 to s Favorite.

Chicago, Aug. 23.-Frank Gotch, the
worlds champion, has the call in the
betting for his mitch with George Hack
enschmidt on Labor Day. The first odds
posted makes him a to favorite, but
so far little money has been wagered
The Washington herald., 1911-08-24
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION,

At Columbus Columbus. s. Kansas City 2 Sec
ond game: Columbus, /; Kansas City, o.
At Toledo-Toledo. s. ST. Paul, 4. Second game:
Toledo, 5; ST. Paul, 2
At Observation-Disclosures 10; Milwaukee l.
At L0uisyille-LouisEille. 2; Minneapolis, s