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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14
FAST TENNIS MEN
DRAW BIC CROWDS
Mclaughlin and Bundy will De-
fend Title Against AuStTaI-
ians-ExpertS Do Not Fig
ure That Americans Will Win
BY ERNNk G. AIENKE.

FOREST HILLS. y. ~. Aug. IA
The chance ~ seeing the two greatest
tennis doubles teams in the world in
action today was the magnet that drew
another capacity crowd 10 the courts
here when American and Australia
FLASHED in the third match II their
five match series for the tennis cham
pionship OF the world and the posses
sion OF the Davis cup. The weather
was ideal again. There was but little
breeze and the sun was not too hot
10 Inconvenience the playing.
II was the consensus among tennis
experts that the winner of this after
Moons doubles match would bee the
winner Of the series and those same
experts felt certain that the match to-
dav would 90 TO Australia They had
confidence in the wizard Mclaughlin
holding up even more than his own
end for the Americans but they had
little confidence in Thomas &. Bundy,
partner of McLOughln. and the man
that only Mclaughlin favored for the
position. The American committee
and the tennis experts figured that
Karl Il. Behr would be a far better
man than Bundy, but Mclaughlin 8
Jnsistent demands for Bundy have been
granted.
Bundy Underestimated.
"Bundy has been misunderstood and
underestimate. declared McLOugh-
lin. He is "A marvel in the doubles
and I believe that after the match is
played today everyone Will admit it,
Wilding and Brookes constitute the
greatest tennis doubles team in the
world, in the opinion OF the tennis
sharks They are wonderful as indi-
viduaI players and even more wonder
ful in their teamwork.
There was little betting on the
match today. The few wagers made
gave the Australians the edge, the
odds around 10 to 7 with a fair
amount of American money in sight.
The United States and Australia
broke even Thursday IN the first days
play for the challenge round. Two
matches in singles made up the session.
In the first Anthony r. Wilding defeat
ed Richard Norris Williams in straight
sets by the score Of TO, 60. SIS, but
this early loss was more than counter
balanced by the victory of Maurice r.
Mclaughlin over Norman r. BrOOkes
in straight sets and by the score of
1918. 6-3. 6-3. 1t is well worth while
10 pause on the result for minute.
The mighty BrOokes. champion Of
the world. the terror of the Davis
cup contests for years and since 1907
TeCkOned to be invincible by the eX-
perts and yet he met his Waterloo
in straight sets and at the hands Of a
man 16 years his Junior for BroOkes
is about 40 while Mclaughlin is "a.
This match between Brookes and
Mclaughlin was the big thing of the
day and a crowd OF 1900 spectators
was present. The first set was won
ny the Californian with the tally of
1913 and this is the longest match
20 far recorded for a Davis cup
match. The previous long distance
record IN singles was in 1905 when
J-arned beat BrOokes at Wimbledon
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14
ITALY MOB0LIZES
HEAVY ARTILLERY
ON NORTH BORDER

CCoNTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
tarilv went to war in support Of its
allies who are lighting for principles
in which the Italians have no vital IN
terest.
II is reported. and there seems 10
he authentic ground for the belief
that Italy has appealed or will appeal
10 the United states for support
against being forced into war. Inc
Rome press announces that this phase
may have something TO do with the
proposed trip of Ambassador Thomas
Nelson Page To Washington on an
unofficial mission
Would save Adriatic.
Italv stands in this position: II is
of vital Importance for her 10 main
tain her present strength on the Lit
toral of the AdriatiG and this can only
he ACCOMPLISHED while the territory
on the eastern shores of this body OF
water are held by a small power. or
A little nation without a naval base
such as Albania. II Is the ambition OF
Austria TO extend her possessions
down along the Adriatic and through
the western part Of the Balkans 10
the Aegean sea. If Austria is victor
iOus in the war Of the nations. she viii
probably insist upon compensation
tfrom Servia) consisting Of territory
which would give her more Adriatic
coast and an outlet 10 the Aegean. At
the present time Servia touches
neither Of these bodies OF water but
Austria would have 10 cut through
Servian soil 10 reach her goals.
On the other hand II Italy had
Joined with Austria and Germany and
the triple alliance goes down 20 de-
feat the country would undou btedly
lose territory and prestige. the gov
eminent would be sunk in debt the
male population wbuld ~ ravaged
and the people would be I'm a mood Of
intense hostility against King Victor
Emmanuel
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14

be going forward with unabated
vigOr. German prisoners at Louvafn
gave graphic accounts OF the night
cannonade with the darkness pierced
by the flashing rays Of searchlights
Krupp guns. Soldiers, so worn out
that they could hardly stand. slept
peacefully within short distance Of
the German batteries They were so
exhausted that the thunder OF the
cannon and conclusions which shook
the ground like earthquakes failed
10 disturb them
Tt is reported that the Belgians
who are holding the Liege forts. are
concentrating other defensive works
at that point TO supplement the fort
TeSSes
Fresh forts are also reported 20
have been built at Namur. where the
Belgians have many batteries Of long
range. heavy guns 10 protect the city.
The United States consulate build
ing in Liege presided over by Victor
H Duras would be in the line OF fire
il the city proper were bombarded.
and would probably be demolished
by the first shells fired
The aerOplaneS have not proved so
valuable % the Belgian and German
armies as IL was thought they would.
In order 10 avoid the shots from the
long range guns the aviators have 10
soar so high that they get only an i'm
perfect view OF the topography OF the
country and the positions OF the sol
diers beneath them
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14
This IS NOT
WAR By PEAPLE
BUT KINGS WAR"

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
a French flag on his aeroplane. sue
ceeded in reaching Vesoul, capital Of
Hauto-SaOne, and dropped a number
of bombs there before he was chased
back to the frontier. To reach the
department of Hauto -Saone he had to
fly high over the VOsges mountains
risking his life in the treacherous air
currents that are known to exist
there.
After a fve-days' battle between
French and German soldiers in the
Vosges mountains, the German forces
that have been trying to re-take the
Bonhomme and Saint Marie passes
west Of COlmar in upper Alsace, have
been compelled to retire, it was an
nounced at the war office today.
Germans Fight Calamity.
During all the five days of fighting
the German soldiers fought gallantly
in their efforts to storm the French
batteries which commanded the
passes. but their desperate charges
were futile.
Whole ranks of the Germans fell
dead or wounded beneath the storm
of bullets from cannon and rapid fire
guns.
The counter attacks of the Germans
were not confined to any one particu
for miles. For d time it resolved it
self into an artillery duel between the
French and Germans. the latters guns
being hauled up the lofty mountain
slopes with extraordinary effort on the
part of the German soldiers
According to a war office statement
the French took many prisoners. The
casualties were heavy.
AT one point where the German line
had been weakened by the accurate
and incessant artillery fire of the
French, reserves were thrown for
ward in a charge at the double quick,
but the efforts to capture the French
guns with cold steel again proved UNI
availing. At this point, according to
the war ministry announcement, an
entire division of German troops
threw down their arms and gave
themselves to the French.
French Superior Gunncrs.
Although the Germans were super
Tor in numbers. the French had the
most advantageous position. The
French artillery also proved superior
over the gUnnery Of the Germans.
French cannon were placed upon
eminences which commanded the
passes and when Germans tried to
push through the defiles the helmeted
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14

England. in the final round and Lar
ned won the first set 1912.
Play of Highest Order.
Not only was the first set record
In time and figures. but all through
the Brookes- Mclaughlin tussel the
class ~ play was of the highest or
der BroOkes was "A rock Of steadi-
ness and Mclaughlin was just as
good. ln his general tactics the CAL
iforniau was "A new man altogether.
FOR the first time in an international
match Mclaughlin devoted a lot Of
attention 20 lohing and ne worked
10 with telling effect one thing which
the Californian relied on was his
matchless express services and many
time when he was In tight pinch
me trotted Do out and when il was
dispatched with the right sort OF spin
II whizzed by Brookes as If shot from
rifle.
Brookes has a snake-like service
and IL IS under such fine control that
when the opportunity offers ne can
cause the ball 10 break in several diff
ferent ways. At mid-court his snap
Volley is almost unreturnable while
he has the most Uncanny backhand
and any sort of snot he can at all get
his racquet on, is sure 10 be returned
over the net
When the match got underway.
ing with his back to the sun. In
the first game Mclaughlin could hard
Is touch the Australians service or
driving. vet when the CalifOrnian's
turn came for the service, ne had
BrOokes as much at sea as he him
self was few minutes before.
BrOOkes Nearly Captures Set.
BrOokes came close on capturing
the set more than once. His closest
shave was when he led at 12-11 and
ne was 40-15 or within one point OF
the set and he was working against
McLOughln's service. IL was then
that the Californian Embossed his ser
vice and with a couple Of aces which
Brookes failed 10 get his racquet on
brought the tally up To deuce and
won out the two necessary points,
bringing the score on games, Il all.
At this period BrOOkes was in the
lead. bat after the score was given
as l5-all Mclaughlin found a vul-
nerable spot on the BroOkes armor
for the first time and led in games
1915. The Californian then won his
own service amid great applause. The
other two sets were rather easy for
Mclaughlin for the first set had TAX
en- all the steam out of BrOOkes and
although he fought calamity TO the
last stroke he was never dangerous.
Williams raised the hope OF the
fans high in the first set against
WiIding For three games the young
ster played all around the New Zea-
lander and mad the score love and
Al. Williams had the score % and
his chances seemed easy for the set.
but all of a sudden he began to slam
into the neat and beat himself. Wild
ing remained steady and ran out four
games and the first set at 10. The
two other sets were decidedly one
sided for Wilding He maintained the
same steady methods right through
and let Williams do all the play as
we'll as TO lead in the errors Physi-
cally Williams was as good as Wild
ing, but as he went on he seemed TO
grow worse and worse between net
ting and driving the ball out of
bounds.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14

ranks of the kaiser proved fair tar
oct for the French gunners.
.Juring the darkness the German
forces worked hard hauling artillery
up the steep mountain side and build
ing entertainments. At times they
were revealed by the searchlghts of
the French.
Forests impeded the operations Of
the German infantry, but felled trees
were utilized by the Germans, who
erected barriCades with them. so
powerful were the French guns that
many big trees were cut through with
shrapnel
The war office further announced
that. beginning on Monday a council
of war will hold sittings TO inquire
into acts of pillage and TO Judge es-
DiOnage cases.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14
Fate of Ball Band CreoO Again in
Doubt When They Meet divers

Oliver victory the plowmakers will
still have chance at the flag. But
ii Will be necessary for the Rubber
Res TO defeat Singers and divers the
Ball Bands TO create this condition.
ON the other hand should the Ball
Bands come off victors in both the
Oliver and Singer clashes, the Ball
Bands and Singers would be fifty-ffty
when the seasons schedule is COM
pletei
League Gets Grand Support
1t cannot De denied that a great deal
of interest exists in the Factory
league as considerable more than 1000
spectators witnessed the game played
between Singers and divers last Sat
urday. While the fans have much
sport and pleasure in roofing for their
favorites at these games, which
creates much enthusiasm, the fact
must not be lost sight of that a pretty
good article of baseball is being play
ed by the Factory league clubs
There are a number of crack pitch
ers in the organization, such men as
Moore and Martin Of Singers. Edgren
of the Ball Bands, Young Of divers,
and Yockey and Mofhtt of Stude-
bakers, and Myers of the Rubber Res
are hurlers which would make splen-
did acquisition to some league teams
the writer could mention. But the
play is not confined entirely to the
pitchers, as real smart plays are pull
ed off during many contests.
Considering the fact that clubs are
in action but once each week makes
their splendid playing at times the
more remarkable The double steal
play, with man on first and third
bases respectively. is worked as pref
tily as on the est Of coached and
conducted teams There are other
features of big league variety which
creep in frequently and prove real
thrillers for the fans.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14
DRIVERS ARRIVE
ELGIN FOR PRACTICE

ELGIN, Ill. Aug. 14.-Many drivers
entered in the annual Elgin races
Aug. Z and p, have arrived here and
practice spins began in earnest Fri
day.
CASTOR Morris, former star of coast
racing and relief pilot for Chassange
in the last Indianapolis race, has been
named to handle Babcock's Sunbeam
and started work today after Harry
Grant, who drives a Sunbeam and
manages the team for w. f. Zeigler,
jr. the New York sportsman, turned
the mount over to him.
Spencer Wishart and Eddie Pullen,
the two Mercer stars, appeared on the
course yesterday and turned several
fast laps.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14
BELGIAN CAPITAL
HEARS RATTLE OF
ANTWERP DANGER

CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE)
this that the battle Of Diest began.
The Belgian troops behind the barri-
cade were supported by machine
guns which moved down the German
cavalrymen when the latter tried to
carry the works by storm.
Assault on Barricade.
With leveled lances the Uhlans
charged forward, shouting their battle
cry. The Belgian infantrymen kept
up a steady rife fire but the fire Of
the machine guns was reserved until
the defenders could almost see the
whites Of the Germans eyes. Then a
stream of deadly fire ran along the
barbados.
German troops reeIed in their sad
dies and fell, but over the PROSTATE
bodies galloped the rear ranks. With
bravery which existed in the admira-
ton of the enemies the Germans
charged into the jaws Of death. But
flesh and blood could not Withstand
the Belgian gun fire and the Germans
were forced 10 draw off.
Although the Belgian generals at
the front reported that the Germans
had retreated. the twinkling camp
fires Of the German army east and
south Of Diest indicated that the in
vaders had not fallen back any great
distance.
Enemy Put TO Route.
The Belgian war office announced
today that a column OF 400 German
soldiers had been routed by Belgian
troops in an engagement at Geetz
Betz in Brabant province. and forced
10 retreat This town is directly east
Of Louvain, headquarters OF the Bel
gian army
The Germans are reported 10 have
left more than 1000 dead and wound
ed upon the battlefield Of Diest
Some Of the reports from Belgian
generals say:
THE German force was routed and
fell back along the river Gethe IN
great disorder. At sunset they We're
reported 70 be making their way
toward Tongres.'
This version. from Belgian
source. IS given for what il may be
worth
The Germans are now reported
(by the Belgians) 10 have lost 1900
men az Haelen.
still Hold Iiege Forts.
The German bonn bardment Of the
nine forts around L4ege IS believed 10
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14
GILMORE WILL NOT TELL
OF MEETING WITH JONES

CHICAGO, Aug. 14.-Pres. James
Gilmore of the Federal league. VINO
has Just returned from ST. Louis TO-
day refused To discuss his conference
with Fielder Jones, former manager
of the White SoX.
Gilmore held a lengthy conference
last night with John NJ. and Robert b.
Ward Of Brooklyn, and Others Dut
refused to answer when asked II an
Understanding had been reached re-
garding Jones who, according TO re-
ports. is TO become a Federal league
manager.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14
RAIN PREVENTS RACING
Two Events Are Added to- the Pro
gram for Today.

heavy rainstorm shortly after noon
Thursday put the Recreation park
track out of commission and the
Grand Circuit races were postponed
until Friday In order that the entire
card for the week may be completed
in the next two days the 2:16 trot
and 2:27 pace have been added 10
Fridays program
Sanford Small of Boston. who We'd
pesday sold the trOtting stallion Peter
Scott 10 Tom Murphy for 0.0OO.
Thursday purchased the pacing stall
lion Earl jr 2:O1 ID from r G.
Lasbury Of Bradbrook Conn. and has
turned him over TO Walter Cox t.
race.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14

RESULTS YESTERDAY.
American League.

AAA@NSN ~ II - II 10 AaAhIPh Il
American League.
New York !, Boston 0.
Philadelphia Z, Washington O.
Cleveland 8, Detroit 3.
National League.
Pittsburgh 2-5, st. Louis ID.
Boston 3, New York 3.
Brooklyn 3, Philadelphia 0.
Federal League.
Brooklyn l St. Louis 0.
Indianapolis 2. Buffalo 1.
Baltimore 2, Kansas City 4.
American Association.
Columbus So, Louisville 0-6.
Indianapolis Z, Cleveland 4.
Minneapolis s, Kansas City 5.
Milwaukee II. ST Paul ..
GAMES TODAY.
American League.
Chicago at st. Louis.
Detroit at Cleveland.
Washington at Philadelphia
New York at Boston.
National League.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
Boston at New York.
Cincinnati at Pittsburgh.
Federal League.
Baltimore at Kansas City.
Brooklyn at St. Louis.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14
LEW POPP GETS A DRAW
Form i'm Last Round Evens Count
With Frank E,rne.

Lew Popp. the local 12S FOUNDER.
fought Frank Erne of Chicago 10 fast
rounds to a draw at Kalamazoo We'd
nesday night. POpp was after the
veteran all the way through and his
comeback in the 10th after a beating
in the ninth nearly earned a decis-
ion for him.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14
RUCZKOWSKl GETS IS
DAYS FOR INT0XICATI0N

Anton Ruczkowski $40 s Grant ST..
who is said 10 have sold clothes and
furniture. the property o. Mrs. Elcz-
k0wski. and 30 have left her in
strafghtened circumstance. was fined
s. and costs iu city court Friday
morning for intoxication In default
Of payment ne went 20 Jail He Viii
be tried for grand larceny upon his
release Hearing IN that case was set
for sept l. with bond at 5000
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14
SOUTHERN MICHIGAN
LEAGUE STANDING.

RESULTS YESTERDAY.
All games postponed, rain.
GAMES TO-DAY.
South Bend at Mt Clemens.
Adrian at. Battle Greek.
Kalamazoo at Saginaw.
Bay City at Jackson.
Toledo at Flint.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14

n.
divers VS.. Ball Bands at Misha-
waka.
Only three games, including Sat
urday, remain on the Factory league
schedule and the battle for honOrs is
simply desperate. With the defeat of
the divers b. the Singers last Sat
urday gives the champions a shade
the pest OF it at present But they
are far from having d cinch. Base
ball is a funny old game o. best and
the unexpected generally occurs. III
is true the singers have q shade the
better of the argument IN the remain
ing games to be played.
should the Singers win their game
from the Rubber Res. which they
should all things considered, as or
dinarily the breaks Of the game usual
~ favor the club in the van. But
frequently matters take a different
turn and the leaders are compelled
to submit to the deSpised cellar clubs.
At the last meeting of these two clubs
the Rubber Res gave the singers a
terrific battle, being in the lead for
the first seven innings of the game.
This would make the Mishawakans
dangerous. and should they be sue
cessful it will put an entirely differ
ent light on the pennant chances or
the Ball Bands and divers
The latter teams meet at Mishawaka
on Saturday. In the event of an
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14
ARRAIGNFD FOR ASSAULT.

Charged with assault and battery By
Q Herznoesin. otto Laskowski 1904
( Chaplin ST was arraigned In city
court Friday morning and pleaded not
guilty His case was continued until
next Monday with bond AZ s-5.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14

Games Scheduled Saturday.
Singers VS.. Rubber Res at Singer
Park.
divers VS.. Ball Bands at Misha-
waka.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14

England. In the final round and Lar
ned won the first set 1s-12
PLY nf IIirIl...f nrdcr
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1914-08-14

The German bonn bardment Of the
nine forts around Llege IS believed TO
The Colorado statesman., 1914-02-07
SHORTER CHAPEL'S NOTES.

Shorter is in the midst of a stirring
revival; great crowds are flociing to
every service and already the work Of
soul-saving is well on the way. Rev.
j. P. Howard will occupy the pulpit at
both services tomorrow. At IL a. m.
he will preach on Gods Great Love
and at 7:30 p. m. his subject will be
'Indecision." 1t is gratifying to note
the deep interest that is being mani
tested in the meeting by members of
all the churches. This is as it should
be; since the chief aim of this meet
ing is to bless Denver irrespective of
religious proclivity.
Allen Christian Endeavor Day will
be observed by our League tomorrow
evening at the usual League hour. A
splendid literary program will be rem
dered, when our young people will ap-
pear at their best. A full house should
be present to enjoy this feast of good
things.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-02-07
Evolution of Billiards.

The development of the billiard ta-
BILE has been interesting. In those
far back days when billiards seem first
to have become an indoor game, bill
lard table was about the size of a
big room. The average table was 80
feet long and Is feet wide. The size
was gradually and irregularly de-
creased, until the present standard
carom table was introduced at bill
lard tournament held in Samson hall,
Philadelphia, in 1864
The Colorado statesman., 1914-02-07
Diouenes' Tub.

The tub in which Diogenes, the
cynic, made his home, was a great
earthen jar discarded from the Cybele
temple. 1t had been used for wine
or oil for the sacrifice Of the temple
and was sufficiently large to allow
the philosopher reclining place.
The truth of the tale has been called
into question, although it is said that
during the Peloponnesian war the
Athenians dwelt in just such vessels,
and that even after the death of Di-
ogenes such receptacles were used as
dwelling places by the poor.
The Colorado statesman., 1914-02-07
CLUB BALL.

The University Club boys gave
their first formal ball at Fern hall
Wednesday evening, which was pro-
nounced success. The attendance was
good. The ladies' costumes we're beau
tiful and the wearers appeared to the
best advantage. The gentlemen looked
very swell in full dress. The man
ayers of this, the first ball given by
the University Club boys, were:
Messrs B. l.. Polk, L. B. DcLoache and
]. G. Adams The Morrison orchestra
furnished the music. Bright cheer
predominated and everyone had an
enjoyable evening Of exquisite pleas
ure.