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Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
4 Tribute to SlepIea Ballard

Thompson and the adjoining towns lost one of our best citizens, stephen Ballard, and he sill be greatly missed by the large circle Of offriepds and neigh. Dors who had often been to him for advice from the fact that he was well posted in many things and had ever been faithful To all.
 stephen Ballard was the son Of Win lhrop II Ballard and Saiome lJosiin] Ballard born April glb. ls4l, in the town or Thompson in the Bates Neigh b0fhood, near the Massachusetts line. soon after bis father moved to what was e9lie1t Iippitt farm about one mile saugh6 6 9oHpsou Geuler where lhe most life had been spent. lie atlc dod Inc public schools and finished his edncalionlat the academy attbe Centre taught by Ptof Parker, aftef which he Wenf 10 south Orange, \. J., tn ls62 ,aud remained there three years teaching school, and came back to the farm after his father had mo, ed away.
 He was 4 great worker and alV avs kept abreast of his work, so there was no lag, and he made the farm pny.
 He was member Of the town school board for twenty five years. lie was representative from Thompson in ls75, and was an efficient member of the House
 MT Ballard often wrote the wills for mfny thal came to him, and was ttus tee or i number of trust funds, and they were always found 10 be well cared for
 He married Sarah Barber, daughter Of William Barber and Azuba (spald ing Barber, January I, 1863, who died May 20, 1909 They hnd born to them, Newton A, Aliee-M., Ella l., Laura C, Rertaa l.. and Winthrop E., all living except Alice M., who matried William Cransku,and both were killed al the Thompsontgfade crossing, Jan uary 24th, ls92.
 Mr Ballard was member of the Central Thompson Baptist church. He WIS baptized Nov 4lh, is6o, and uni ted with the chnieh. After his mar. rlaEe he uiways had hs morning fam fly prayers. and let the work await his time, and hts children were all added to the church.
 II was seldom that Mr. Ballard WAS absent from the morning service, and for twenty-five years he was superin. Iendent of the Sunday school For over thirty years he was teacher Of the ladies Bible eIass He was appointed church clerk Nov. 2d, ls67, and con tinued until June 3, 1912, when he re. signed because of his failing health. His body has been laid in thesrourlel- lotte cemetery near Misonville, where Nil Ballard spent much time in keep ing 1t in excellent order. J.D.c.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23

X COURT OF PROBATE HOLDEN AT "A Putnam within and for the District of Putnam on the i4th day Of Jan. A. D. l9i4
 Present, Edward c. Wright, Jndge Estate M. Agnes Child, late of Putnam lin sald District, deceased.
 John E. Child, Administrator.
 okpERkb - That six months from the date hereof be, and the same are limited and allowed for the creditors to bring in their claims against said estate, and the Administrator Is directed 10 give public notice to the creditors or said esfstt to bring in their claims within said time allowed, by posting copy of this order on the public sign post nearest the place where the deeeased last dwelt within the same town, and oy publishing the same in news paper having a circulation in ssid Probate Dis strict, and return make to te this Court Of the notice given.
 Attest,
 EDWARD G. WRIGHT. Judge
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
Obeylna instructions

Jock McTavish had the misfortune to get arrested and sentenced lie was given bucket Of water. a brush and cake of strong soap. and told to wash his cell. Some time later the iailor came through and saw McTav. ish giving himself thorough SCOUT ing Here" he cried, what are you doing? Didn't tell you 10 wash your cellY" Aye, an am I no washin ma sel'f" asked the surprised McTayish.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
nlSTRIcr ol woodstoek s. prohale cour

htSTBlCT of Woodstock ss. Probate Court, lJ Jan. 2ist. A IT.. lal4
 Estate of Frank r. Witter. late of Wood stock, in said District, deceased.
 Upon the application of Flora R. Witter, eNvcusriN, therein named praying that an in- strument ia writing purporting 10 be the last will and testament of said Frank I. Wiiter. deceased |, may be proved, approved, and allowed and admitted to probate as per application on nle more fully appears. 1t is
 Ordered, that said application be heard and de termined at the Probate ofhee in Woodstock m said district oa the 4th day of February, lal4 al o'clock in the afternoo and that notlcs he given of the tendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing a eopp of this order once In newspaper having circulation m said district, and by post ing copy thereof on the public sign post in the town Of Woodstock, in said District. si least days before saia day Of hearing.
 CLARENCE N. CHILD, Judge
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23
Wanted Agents

Apply quick. Secure territory. Lib eral terms. Our stock Is complete and tirst-class In every respect. Now is the time to start in for spring business Address Desk J. Allen Nursery Co Rochester, NY. Adv.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23

ence will consider and push 10 consum. nation at the next session of the gem eraI assem ply.
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23

For any itchiness of The skin, for skin rashes, chap, pimples, etc, try Doanfs Ointment. 50c al all drug Store. adv
Putnam patriot., 1914-01-23

Start the New Year right by order ing a telephone. sdv
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-09
FIREWORKS CAUSE
MUCH EXCITEMENT
LARGE STOCK OF PYROTECH.
MICS CATCH ON FIRE DURING
DISPLAY SATURDAY NIGHT
AND FIRE DEPARTMENT CALL.
ED OUT.

During the pyrotechnic display at
the base Of the South hill Saturday
night the stock of fireworks caught
fire and there was a lively scramble
for some time. Hundreds who had
gathered there ran heller skeltr to
get out of the way Of danger. In an
instant fireworks were going off in ev-
cry direction and such display was
never seen IN Min6t before. For a
time it was feared that there would
be fire or two and the department
was called out. Fortunately not all Of
the display was destroyed and in q
few minutes the rockets were appear
ing in the heavens as brilliantly as
ever.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-09

Dan Kimball, the veteran policeman,
is again confined to his residence and
his condition is more serious than ever.
His heart is bothering him and he can
no longer walk. He is in such con-
dition that he cannot even lie in bed.
Mrs. T. ]. Vincent, who was called
east by the illness Of her father, re-
ceived word in Minneapolis that he
had passed away at Milwaukee, his
home. The Vincent babe becoming ill,
Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent returned to Mi
not.
C. H. Groninger of Des Laos was in
Minot today enroute to Fargo where
he will take possession of his new
Maxwell auto, driving it back. Mr..
Groninger has completed an up-to-
date garage at Des Laos, 24x60 feet,
which will be found very convenient
for those living in that vicinity.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Johnson came
down from Donnybrook today to give
their children an opportunity to see
the elephants. Mr.. johnson is one Of
the most successful stockmen in the
county. Joe has 40 head Of registered
1OIhSu1IC hugs 0IIu oOulC VI VIC HnOSV
Guernsey cattle in the west.
Farmers coming to the city today
to attend the circus were disappoint-
ed to find many Of our hitching posts
missing. After a while our farmers
will all be riding around in autos, but
until such time, we should show
them that we appreciate their trade
by giving them suitable place to tie
their teams.
VIM. A. Carlson and family of
Deering passed thru the city Wednes-
day enroute to their home from three
weeks visit to Wisconsin, where they
were the guests of relatives. Mr..
Carlson says he found the crops look
ing fine everywhere, altho on the 500
from Casselton north there seems to
have been little too much rain.
Chef Vandenoever, who is connect
ed with the Royal Milling Co., Of
Great Falls, Mont, is visiting at the
home of his father, Peter Vanden-
oever. He has been visiting with his
sister, Mrs. Vermilya, at Towner. Mr..
Vandenoever will 60 thru to the coast
on business for his company, which
owns string of fifty elevators in the
west. Chef is doing nicely and we are
glad Of it. ....
M. T. Roach, a prominent stock
man from north of Ryder, is in the
city today. He will hold a sale in
August at his farm, sdisposing of
about hundred head Of cattle, horses
and full blooded Poland China hogs.
Announcement of this sale will appear
in the Independent later and our
readers should look for it. Mr.. Roach
has named his place the Waterloo
Stock Farm, after his thorobred stall
lion.
The City Bakery is putting out
special line of delicacies to meet the
demand of jaded appetites these in
tensely hot days. They are surely
tempting to the individual who is hard
put to find appetizing eatables and are
welcomed by housewives who are
obliged to do their baking in hot, stuff
fy Kitchens. The City Bakery is a
model plant in every respect. They
have been obliged to increase their
force recently to meet the growing
demands for their goods.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-09
Capt. Stamp Will Leave.

The many friends of Capt. and Mrs.
Stamp, who have been in charge Of
the Salvation Army in Minot for the
past year, will be sorry to learn that
they will leave the city Monday. The
farewell service will be held Sunday.
They will visit for time at Edmon-
ton, when they will be assigned new
territory. They have done very good
work here and no Captain has been
more popular with our people.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-09
CITY NEWS

c. A. johnson is fishing at one of
the Minnesota lakes.
Phillip Shute was arrested the day
before the Fourth charged with pig
cling.
Mrs. c. H. Zehringer and Miss Julia
Shirley are visiting relatives at Or
tonville, MINI.
Herman Gordon and Harry Feldman
are spending the week with H. L.
Glazer at Makoti.
Mrs. F. j. Stevens of Grand Forks
is the guest Of her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. d. Van Fleet.
Thirty drunks were placed in the
city bastile y the result of imbibing
too much on the Fourth.
Mrs. w. e. Mansfield and daughter
Leda joined Mr.. Mansfield, who is fish
ing at Detroit Lake, MINI.
James Scofield, who has in over 5000
acres of crop, believes that his wheat
is good for 20 bushels to the acre.
Oscar Dobell, charged with beating
|
over to the county court by Judge
Lynch.
Joe Graves, who stole coat and re-
volver from Herman Kuchenbecker of
this city, pleaded guilty and is serving
80 days in Jail.
The Scarlet Office Supply Co. has
the agency for the All Steel line of
Office furniture for this vicinity. Read
their announcement.
P. McHugh of Great Falls, Mont,
pleaded guilty to embezzling $40 and
was sentenced to pay fine of $40
and costs amounting to $32.
Tom Burns pleaded guilty to blind
pigging on Jarvis street. He receiv-
ed the usual punishment, 5000 fine and
$25 costs and 80 days in Jail.
Miss Elizabeth Ehr is entertaining
the members of the N. I. x. club this
afternoon, complimentary to Miss
Katheryn Yale, who will soon leave
the city.
Yesterday and today were the hot
test days of the season. The ther-
mometer stands at the SO mark and
Panama hats and fig leaves are in
style.
The Scarlet Office Supply Co. will
give an L. C. Smith typewriter abso-
lutely free. Read the interesting ad-
vertisement appearing in this issue Of
the Independent.
F. E. Cook from Logan told us to-
day that he has a forty acre field of
corn that is in tassel. Rather early
for this part of the country. This
is good corn weather.
Chas. Wisen, who owns 400 acre
farm near Berthold, is in Minot today.
He has over 800 acres of fine crop
Mr.. Wisen was returning from Rug
by where he visited friends.
The Grow Clothing Co. has install
led magnificent new Mission finish
hat case with revolving racks and mir
rors. This makes the equipment Of
this store second to none in the state.
Eight alleged blind piggers were
arrested Monday, as follows: Mr.. and
Mrs. S. j. LOOMS; Florence Chester;
John Wallace, Otto Teschner, Nick
Fuld, Elliott Stevenson and Dave Phil
lips. N.@ w 3 1
c. F. Linton of Norwich and J. E.
Elsberry left for Fargo and other
points where they will make an in
vestigation of creamery equipment
with view of buying for the Minot
Dairy Co.
Employees of the Patterson shows
engaged in fight late Saturday night.
One Of them, w. J. Griffith, received
a big cash in the back. Four ar
rests were made, all of the men for
e.; 4lo;r LorI, :
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-09
DR.. MCDANIEL Returns.

DR.. Archie D. MCDANIEL and family
returned Wednesday from Chesley
Ont. where they were called by the
illness and subsequent death of the
doctors mother. The doctor spent
more than two weeks with his mother
before she passed away and while she
was very weak, his visit frightened
the closing days of her life.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-09
Velva Couple Could Not Mari

Velva Couple Could Not Marry.
Orrin WATSON and Clara Christoph-
erson, each aged 10 years, arrived
from Velva Wednesday and attempted
to marry. They were denied license
by Judge Murray when it was learned
that the prospective groom was under
age. The couple returned home and
hope to complete their plans as soon
as the proper papers can be secured.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-09
Game With Berthold.

The Minot baseball team is trying
to get game with the fast Berthold
team that has been winning practically
every game so far this season. AS our
team is playing no Sunday baseball in
Minot this year, game would have
to be arranged for some week day.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1914-07-09
"Spare Rib" Here Today,

Olaf Rib of Coulee is in the city
today. Mr.. Abb edited the Kenmare
Journal for a time and his "Spare
Rib" column was one of the best de-
partments appearing in any of the
papers of the state. Mr.. Rib is now
living on his farm. III
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-17

falls in love with her tutor, and at the
end of the play indicates that she is
going to capture him as a husband.
The piece is a cOmedy-partly.
And partly farce, and partly traVesty,
and partly burlesqUe, like everything
Shaw does. Leave it to him to add
the finishing touch by calling it 'rO-
manceP'
Mrs. Patrick Campbell, who played
Eliza DOolittle for many months in
London, has been brought over by
the Heblers for the leading role, in
which she displays much art and not
a little charm. Philip MeTivale enacts
the irritable, selfish, overbearing pro-
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-10-17

New York, Oct. 17-'Pygmalion"
is programmed at the Park theater as
romance in five acts" More Of
George Bernard Shaw's funny bust
ness! Romance, indeed! An eccen-
trio professor of applied phonetics"
picks London flower girl out Of the
gutter, teaches her to talk, and wins
a bet by palming her off in six months
at garden party as a lady of high
degree.
incidentally, the professors pro
tege learns to think, more or less,
and to have emotions unknown to
her when she was a. flower girl She
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
Shamrock w Steering
for Dock in Brooklyn
Challenger for America
Cup Left Bermuda on
Thursday to Spend
Winter Here.

Word was received here yesterday
that Sir Thomas Lipton's challenger
the Shamrock ~, which arrived at Ber-
muda last Sunday, had sailed from that
rort AZ noon on Thursday for New
York, conveyed by the steam yacht
Erin. The distance is $40 miles, AMI
unless head winds or Gains are en-
countered. il is expected that the yacht
will arrive here some time tomorrow:
In order TO comply with the deed OF
Gift the Erin will not be permitted 20
tow the Shamrock w excepting IN
calm weather. As. soon as she arrives
the yacht will be stripped Of her jury
rig. and laid up for the winter IN
South Brooklyn. r
George a. Cormack, the secretary OF
the New York Yacht Club. received yes
terday By cable, from II. J.. Garrett,
honorary secretary of the Royal Ulster
Yacht Club. Of Belfast. a reply to tne
New York Yacht Clubs message 81
August II. which stated that in view oil
the grave conditions due to the war
the New York Yacht Club did not think
il proper to hold the Americas Cup
race in October, and that it was Wiling
10 postpone the series until 1918, SUD
ject TO future negotiations as 70 date
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
FAIR WINDS BRING
JOY TO YACHTSMEN
Craft in Great South Bay
Club Cruise Sail
for Titles.
La TeIegraph % Nc TrIbune. ]

Bellport Bay, Long Island, Aug. IA
Ideal weather conditions favored the
cruising corinthians of the Great South
Bay Yacht Racing Association to-day.
The fleet came or to this port from
Sayyille this morning in glorious
breeze from the southwest. The wind
allowed the yachtsmen to have broad
reach from port to port.
This afternoon the craft sailed a
championship regatta under the dlrec-
ton of the Bellport Bay Yacht Club.
The wind freshened as the afternoon
advanced and many of the yachts raced
with reefs tied in their mainsails.
The special committee which has
been managing the power boat races
from port to port stated to-day that
the Viper won in the semi-speed class
c, from Babylon to Sayville, and the
Swastika was the winner among the
cruisers.
In the race to this port there was
only one class, which was won by
the Nedivo. The winners in the SAIL
boat class this morning were the Ava,
the Challenger, which, however, mas
been protested on account of her meas
urement; the Claire, the Lady Nicotine,
the White Hope, the Pluto and Fannie.
The more important summaries fol-
low:
sLooPs-CLAss P-sTART. 2:O6-coURsE,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
Rrookes Shows Strain.

Brookes was not the Brookes who
had forced Mclaughlin TO thirty-two
games in the first set Of Thursdays
match. and frequently he put easy loDs
into the net. He vas distinctly weak
overhead, and even when he escaped
the net he never used any force IN
sending home his smashes.
Wilding. the giant from far New
Zealand, was he steadiest and most
crafty player and the biggest point
winner Of the four men on the court.
He also proved a bulwark Of defence
against which the faltering Brookes
could always lean with confidence.
The big Australasian began to put
great power into his forehand drives,
using a long follow-throuGh that al
wavs gave the ball top spin and a
sharp drop. The challengers drew up
until the games score was even at -
all Brookes and Wilding had been
making Bundy the target for their bat
terry. with Wjlding occasionally vary
ing the plan of campaign by sudden
w switching his attention to McLough-
lin. who, caught off his guard, swung
wildly al the ball and sent It far out
Of court.
With Mclaughlin serving, the Amer'-
can pair forged into the lead at "A,
but Brookes then took up the service
battle, and scored for his side, ard
again the games were tie MeLouSn-
lin several times encroached on Bundy,'s
territory in mis- anxiety TO make amen Is
for previous errors, but generally with
disastrous results to his side.
The wonderful Californian seemed TO
have lost ali control and slashed wild
iv. often hitting the ball with the wood
Of his racquet, and at other times dlriv-
inc into the net. At 6-5 the invaders
we're once within a single point Of the
set. but the squat little Bundy then
came to the rescue and saved the day
bv series Of brilliant cross-court
,Sots that passed Wilding and Brookes
As ibe Australasians increased Their
ace. Mclaughlin grew more unsteady
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15

difficulty in handling Bundys deceptive
service than The swifter ball from Nc
Loughlin's racquet. The little mans
ball bounded high and erratically. and
L was hard to return il with any de-
gree of accuracy.
In the seventh game both sides bat
tied grimly for the points. and seven
times deuce was called before the for
eigners scored the winning points by
forcing their opponents into errors. It
was the short lobs of the Americans
that gave the Australasians n majority
Of their points. as Wilding closed down
on these with deadly accuracy. 10 send
them cannonading through McLough-
Inns court.
So waged the battle, with Brookes
and his partner finally taking the first
set at e 8. Bundy was weak when he
should have been strong. and McLough-
lin was not within striking distance Of
the wonderful Mclaughlin who had
conquered Brookes the day before.
Perhaps the visitors held the defend
ing pair too chesply when the second
set started, or it may have been that
they sought a breathing space, but,
however it was, Bundy and the Com
ct" carried all before them for glori-
Gus ten minutes, and ran into lead
of 9 games to love, breaking through
Wildings service in the second game
and earning their points by crafty lob
bling and heavy smashing.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
big FIELDS OUT
IN TROTTINC RACES
Peter Stevens Wins Fat
Purse After Six
Lively Heats.

Kalamazoo. Mich, Aug. "a I'VE
races. with an aggregate OF forty -Iou our
horses connecting. furnished heavy
card for the fourth day Of the locai
Grand Circuit meeting. ooo D.
Two of the contests, the S3,OOO bur,
dick Hotel Stake for 2:lO PAGERS ahu
tho 2.12 pace. went five and six heats
respectively. and were gruelling strug,,
oles The 2:16 trot, purse s2,OOO, ano
the 2:1g trot were won IN strai8h'
heats. an
Interest centred in the 2:lO pace
The 6eld numbered eleven horses, IN
cludinq Peter Stevens and King Couch
man who were figured as the most
dangerous contenders. King Couehman
Won the first heat, the second going 10
potter Stevens. Then Carmelia took 2
boat Peter Stevens had the class OF
the field and captured the fourth ana
fifth heats and the race. ..
The time-2:05h, 2:05A, 2:O6%i
2:O6Ia and 2:07lz was Disappointing,
faster miles being expected. The TRACK
vas bit slow as a result Of Thurs
davis heavy rain, and a breeze down
the stretch hindered the horses IN the
getaway.
The summary follows:
TpoTTfNG-2:la CLASS THREE IN FIVE
PURSE, $1,000.
Barney Gibbs. br. r.. BY Prodlgal ,
fGeersl ...........s. 90 '-'f's's'- . q
Fair virginia, b. m. COX. ...----..'
The Rebuttal. b. m. CMcMahonl -
Time. 2l3i., 213h. 2:i3H.
PACING 212 CI.Ass-THREE IN FIVE
PURSE. $1,000.
Frank Patch. Dr. h.. by tn
patchen BOY cox ........
BELLA Patchen, blk. m. ,
SNOW, ............y... /.
Grand opera b. h. Gamesl l az
Time, 2:O6A. 207is. 2;O1h 2Oo9, Z'oo =
2:11
PACING-2.iO CLAss-THREE IN FtxE-
BURDICK HOTEL STAKE; PURSE
$1,000.
! Peter stevens. b. H.. by Peter
the Great Garrison .......
King Couchman, Dr. e. NC
Carmeiia. br. m. cox .......
Ruby X b. m. tMcDevitp. -. ) II z
Time 2:O5h, 2:0Jh, 2:O6H' 2:Vo's' z'V' a
TRoTTING-216 CLAss-THRBE IN FIVE
-COLUMBU1A HOTEL STAKE; PURSE
s.. 600.
Belwin. b. h.. BY Mckinney Clarity ] l J
The Guide b. n. (Geers) ...............
Hazel Laing. en-. m. (Andrews).......
The Temptress. b. NJ. (Murphy) .......
Tommy De Forrest. br. c. Osborn.
Time, Posi- 2:OsA. 2:0Sh.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15

The point score and stroke analysis
Of the third Davis Cup law" tennis
match the doubles in which Brookes
and Wilding defeated Mclaughlin ana
Bundy, follows;
Pts.Gs.
Rrookes and Wilding- o,su q
Mclaughlin and Bundy- al 2
second Set
Rrookes and Nilding- 40 q
NcIouKhlin and Bundy- 40 a
4Ieif4 4 2 O-i%
Third set.
srookes aud Milding- - =
Mclaughlin and Bundy- - =
fI4Oa1 40 3-b2
Totals-BrOokes and Wilding' lis points
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-08-15
DapiS Cup Match
as 1t Stands

Anthony F. Wilding. Australasia, de-
feated II. Norris Williams. I'd, -,
6-3. Ga; Maurice l.. Mclaughlin
America. defeated Norman r. Brookes,
Australasia, 15--l5, g, 6-3.
Norman r. Brookes and Anthony T..
WiIding. Australasia. defeated Maurice
+. Mclaughlin and Thomas {. Bundy.
America. G-3. Sc, -.
To-day's matches-singles- at and
p. m.
X. Norris Williams. Cd. vs.. Norman
+. Brookes. at . p. IN.
Maurice r. Mclaughlin vs. Anthony
+. Wllding. at 4 y. m.
Score In matches up To date-AuS-
tralasia. won two matches. lost one
America, won one match. lost two.