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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
TRAPSHOOTING
POPULAR OVER
100 YEARS AGO
London Sporting Magazine
of f1793 Says astime Had
Long Been Established at
That Early Date.

Pigeon-shooting, the forerunner of
modern traDshootng, was a popular sport
in England during the last century 1t
was mentioned in the Sporting Magazine,
London, as early as 1893, and referred to
as having already an established repu-
tation Tho "Old Hat" a famous public
house at Ealing, was for many years a
farorte rendezvous of plgeon-shC oters,
but later the Red House at Battersea
took precedence because II was more
easily accessible to Londoners. ITO
those who feel anxious on the subject of
the Sportsmen's Cyclo-
pedia Gondon, 1SiS) recommends a visit
to the Red House, where the business
is pursued in the first style of excel
lence.' Lords and captains lent an air
of fashion to the activities of the place.
and on the establishment of the HLIllng-
ham Club at Fulham the amusement was
raised higher than before in general
favor. II has now been superseded by
trapshooting, the name of which is of
American origin, and inanimate targets,
the product of American inventiveness
have accordingly been substituted for 1.-Two
birds.
OF course in all this history. there have been
Interesting stages The traps In use al tho
"Old Hat were shallow boxes each about
one one, iGot no long ] and eight or 10 inches wide,
sliding ia was operated by pulling a string,
thus liberating the bird Among the famous
pigeon shooters of that day waF Richard
Ioomer. to whom MIR. Johnson referred in his
Cyclopode: The exploits which r. Toomer
performed IN shooting with such apparent case
soon convinced the persons who saw them
that they We're done methodically; and this was
completely ascertained by his frequently sut-
tering himself TO be blinded with u double
handkerchief over his eyes. after having taken
his aim and then to fire and hit small OBJ
ieCt.'
In 1891 pigeon shooting was mentioned In the
records Of tho Sportsmen's Club. Cincinnati
and in the torties and few decades thereafter
II hourished in New York and its vicinity
The invention and adoption Of inanimate tar
gets followed, though the older pastims was
not az once abandoned. Boston man. Charles
Poruock originated the use Of the glass balls
for target shooting about 1856. A Phladel-
phian, few years later, invented a target
consisting OF pasteboard disc, a few inches
IN diameter. with the etnere cut out to admit
q small rubber balloon Punctured balloon
dead bird Clay discs were the next innO-
walton. but because they we're Of unequal hard
ness and because the traps were mechanically
deficient the sport Of trapshootng came near
giving up the ghost, Targets ara now made
of river silt and tar and bear the name OF
clay pigeons"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
SCHOLASTIC FOOTBALL
TEAM PICKED BY JOHNSON
Norhcast High School Coach Gives Preference to Eight
Of His Own Squad Central Gets Two and West
Philadelphia High One.
All-Scholastic Football Team

Coach George johnson. who drilled the
1914 Northeast High football team into
form to win the Ellis Glmbel trophy has
chosen the men above indicated for the
1914 ail-scholsstic football team. johnson
has limited his choice to the four public
high schools and may pick team con-
slstinR Of players from all the Philadel-
phia high and preparatory schools in the
near future The personnel OF the first
team. however,. weuld not have been
changed had other schools been included
with the possible exception that Green.
Of Catholic High. former Exeter player,
would probably have landed the centre
position. Johnson cannot be accused OF
being partial In choosing so many North
east men for the first team, since in the
Northeast High-Central High game each
Red and Black linesman outplayed his
opponent, except Thomas. who was Just
about able to hold his own against Wirk-
man, OF Central. Central High II must be
remembered, was largely a one-man team.
with Billy" stephens performing in the
stellar role.
In choosing the ends. johnson had some
excellent material in Breithaupt and Will
son. of Northeast; De Long. of Central,
and Scholes, of West Philadelphia.
Many fans maintain that Scholes should
onderiai GsiensiVs s WORK 'f IN the Gmbei CUP
games, stopping even stephens on attempted
end runs IN tie Contral-West PHILADELPHIA.
Sehoies wos. unfortunately severely hurt dur
inE the first half OF both these classics and
had little opportunity TO show his versatility
a. the wing position. Defsong likewise
good defensive player. especially at breaking
up tho forward pass, Wilson and Brethaupt,
however: are two moro experienced men who
can perform well In every art the end berth
requires Unquestionaby the best men at re.
cciviug Tic forward pass. they also played
sood defensive games and showed the best iE-
on line plays. Brethaupt made the
al l-echulaHtir team last year.
The tackle question is easily solved. Wirk-
nnn and Thomas outstrippng all competitors.
was able to break through the op-
posing teams line in every game until he
met Thomas and in this game the men were
1eadiocked most OF tho time. Gardiner and
Romlg piayed steady football and landed
places on the second team.
.sBiily'' Ridpath unset all the dope az TO
The weakness OF the Northeast line at guard |
when he played the position for the nrst time !
IN his gTidiron career in the Central High |
xRme and practically won the game for HIS |
school by breaking through aud blocking But |
ers fatal punt. II was not the only time
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
Personal Touches in Sports

The Penn-Cornell game proved concluslvely
that It is possible for a team to really play
better game than they know This seems
logically absurd yet 1t is nevertheless true
that tho Red and Blue. probably driven to the
point Of desperation ly the singing defeats
earlier IN the season and by repeated criticism.
beyond the expectations of their most san
Euine followers, They possessed In that con-
who is driven to the wall. They fought Tor
their football lives. as 1t were, and in SO doing
lost in the Dartmouth and Michigan games.
In Philadelphia Penn has not been as popular
this year rs in the past because 1t was the
general belief that they were not fighters Ger
tainly the men did not fight hard in most
one who cares TO Penn win was highly
sSteS at a. the sDsndd wo1 Srt os1
Journeay the man who made the team
fight. He set them an example by getting into
every play possible and by using every ounce
him the just praise which lineman often
loses because the public usually only sees the
that next season the nghting, spirit of Al
Journeay will remain with the team and
carry them through a victorious season.
The comparatively small amount Of betting
on 9day game TSs ss aSy ne Ws6 sto tbs S frSy
at the Polo Grounds in 1913 TO fayopTi,te.
away with an easy victory
Ray CALDWELL the ldnhee plICneFs VINO Is Lue
latest n. S'spaper acquisition Of Connie Mack,
has not been given tho credit, outside OF New
York, for his brilliant work in the box. Those
who know tho metropolitan boosting methods
realize that every man who plays baseball IN
New York is a wonder, according TO the
scribes. Therefore, when a real pitcher does
great work his feats are underrated by the
public, on, the theory that the papers are
merely crying wolf again. But Caldwell is
one OF the games great pitchers With win.
ming club which has the batting strength of
the Athletics he would not lose any more
games 10 a season than Walter johnson did I'm
1913, While local fans, would not care TO see
Rube oldring and Jack Lapp leave, they should
be glad for the Mackmen 10 have Caldwell on
the hurling stan.
The need for better handling OF crowds al
big high school games was clearly demon
stFated when Central High and Northeast
played Houston field for the Gimbel CUP.
There were between 10, 600 and II, 600 persons
present. The stands seat approximately 5000
The other hve to seven thousand were banked
aroui d the field, on the west side there Is
no fence nor any obstruction 10 prevent the
held being deuged with spectators. That is
just what happened. Through the game an
insufficient number OF mounted policeman at
tempted 10 keep the crowd back OF the sids
lines. but they were unequal TO the task In
the last period there was a solid mass ~
humanity on the west end OF the field as fsr
as the 40-yard line. II Central had flmbled
in the last few moments and a NoTtheast
player had had the chance to do a Cool.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
SWIMMING CHAMPION is
NEARLY DROWNED IN SEA
Duke Kahanamoku Left by Steamer
After He Takes Plunge.

Passengers on the steamer Wilhelnalna, which
arrived az san Francisco from Honolulu abouf
a week $50 bring East a story OF how Duke
ming Taee t9r the United States at the stos K
holm olympic games, and who is very well
known In athletic circles IN this city nearly
In the mid-Paclnc.
kshana.moku, who vas 4 passenger on the
steamer Aatsonias was caYorttng In the plunge
aboard his steamer when a sister ship, he
Nilhelmina. stopped on signal 20 take aboard q
stoWaway found on the MatHonia. fo- trana-
FER back @ San Francisco. While the trans
Ter WIS being made knhanamoiu. without the
knQHledEe Of the Officers aof the Matsonia. slip
led on ne bath robe ard plunged into the
ocean with the intention of displaying his
proweas as swimmer 20 HIS fellos- passenzsrs-
Of the Officers o. the Matsonia, both steamers
got under way, ana he was left padding about
between them in rather rough EeaWay
Hla signals 10 stop were not heard ana Il
took time FOR the passanRers On fhe
Aaisonia 70 lst the onieers know Of the peril
lf The Duke fortunately kahanamokfl Eqpf
his head until the hataonia Hsa asain stopped
boat loWeFed. and the nearly exhan1fsd
Champion short distance swimmer haulsd
ad1afds Thereafter the Duke oonnzlad hia
selmming exhibitions % the sieamer's plunge
tank
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BIG SWIM TONIGHT

West Branch Y. M. c. A. Meets
Frankford Boys Club.
The West Branch Y. NJ. C. A. swim
ming team is on edge for the meet with
the Frankford Boys Church Club team
tonight. West Branch champion relay
team has been going in wonderful form
of late and Coach Irwin Anthony and
Jim" Sterrett expect it to swim In close
TO record time tonight.
There will be 50 feet. 1OO-yard, 22O-yard
races on the program besides a plunge
for distance and fancy diving contest
and a 4O0-yard relay for four men teams.
The relay team will probably consist OF
Kelter. Kistler, Green and Drasher. Ro-
mig and Drysmalla will be entered in
the plunge for distance and Green will
carry the West Branch colors in the
fancy diving event.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
GIANTS AGAIN WIN
Evening Ledger Champions Defeat
Internationals on the Alleys.

Internationals on the Alleys.
Frank Markwards EVENING LEDGER
bowling champions, the Giants. defeated
the Internationals on the alleys of the
Casino last night In three straight heats.
Palmer led the winners, with an average
of l4S The features of the match were
the verbal broadsides hurled at the enemy
by Joe Beatty. In fact, 1t would have
been a delight for any one to have heard
all the internationally rag.
In the final game, George Simpson
batted for Ebbert. He failed to make
any pinch strikes. but his team won out,
thanks to tine good bowling OF Appleby
and Palmer.
The closest individual race OF the even
ing was betwene Beatty and Mtthauer,
one OF the KaIser's reservlsts, He proved
that he was a true reservist when he re-
served all OF his bowling until future
date, Beatty defeating him two out OF
three games.
Following are the individual and team
scores:
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COACH cRowEIL REAPPo1NrED

EAsToN, Pa, Nov ss-At meeting Of
tie Lafayette Alumni Athletic Committee
Coach Crnwcll elected to take charge nj
the football team for two more years, and he
aligned a contract with the committee TO that
effect Coach Crovcil has lately received a
fattering offer from another prominent col
leRe I'm this par Of the country, but the
LAFAYETTE committee offered Mr.. Crowell
material advance I'm salary and he consented
to remain In Earton.
j. T. I.uhr has been elected to captain the
team in 1915.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

ridge" he could not have run within 80 yards
of the Central High goal line. Luckily no
such thing happened, for It would have caused
trouble Inasrnuch as the game was played
on Centrals field Northeast, under the con.
touchdown; but the chances are 100 to that
the players would not have been willing 70
abide by such a ruling II It had been made.
In the future II Is to be hoped that when
these big scholastic games are played that
arra ngements to handle the crowd or else
sell fewer tickets The conditions around the
field at 10th and Somerset streets Wednes-
0ay were deplorable. and indicated an exceed.
ingly short-slghted policy the part of those
who attempt to manage the games
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F1Tzs1MMoNs is HURT

CHICAGO Nov IS Bob Titzslnnous Is
down for the count. The veteran fighter. who
has withstood hard poundiuEs In many nguts
is confined to his room at his hotel here to-
day as the result OF a slip to the floor when
showing his young white hope Bob Fitz-
simmons. Jr., a foot shift.
Fltzsimmons sCrapcd the skin on his right
shin. He paid little attention to the injury
and three davs ago Infection set in. DR.. a.
Z. Mowry who was called, found an abscess
had heen formed and after opening the wound
ordered the former fighter to bed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
Render and Plank Confer

ciETTYsBURG, q Pa. Nov 2s,-"Chlef" BEN
der slipped quietly into town yesterday and out
70 the farm 10 see his famous teammate, Eddie
plank lust what was the natureNot the con.
Scrence between the two great pitchers OF
t,e Athletics now deposed by Manager Mack,
nnithsr would make known, but II Is evident
That plans for the coming year were given
tha arst place and there Is n possibility that
the two stars ot other years may again DO
found playing on the same team.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

i'ldpath sot throreh Farrakla in the course OF
tho samr. and Netzoi got past Young So, crnl
times throwing the hncks Tor icsses. Tao way
the Archives guards toved With the Crinlson
and Gold soldiers wns q feature o. tho play.
4. Whitaker has not a single inaccurate
pass against his record throughout the entire
tcnsOn, and has been choteu by Johnson be
tnuso he considers this tho inctor which makes
good ba .kneld rlay possible. ON tho dclen
sive Whltakc- hold his own urRinst j. Far
mnkis, who Is reiegatcd to tho second squad.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
WELSH WILL WEIGH 1s5

NEW YORK. Nov. 2s-Lightwelght Cham
plon Freddie Welsh and Joe shugTus Will
weigh In at 13S pounds at > O'Clock next
Wednesday for their ten-round bout at Madi,
son son Square Garden. The managers OF the
ference yesterday, when Peter FITZGERALD
manager OF shugrue, demanded that Welsh
make the same weight Shugrue. Welsh al
first said Shugrue must make 1888 pounds but
later consented 10 the l35-pound limit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
Heck to Lead Penn oharter

The members OF the interacadsmio champion
Penn Charter eleven yesterday elected Peter
Heck, Of Hammonton. N. j.. captain for next
season. Eighteen letters were awarded 10 the
squad. as follows; Captain Hallowei Moore
sangree, Lane, Van Dusen, Ledyard, Psnnock
Kindlg, Guyer, Heck Walsh. Brown Hoover
Parsons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

fair guarantee. Address either H. ~ - Srleh
bts real Estate Trust Building, or I. d.
skual 2ii South Sd street
81. Rna's c. c. basketball team would like
10 hear from first and second-class out-of-
susTantee' This team desires games on any
evening except tuesday and Friday. Any team team
wanting games with this speedy attractlon
Federal streets, Philadelphia
sletson Mission amassed a 1922 score on
Prichard last night at stetson Hall,
Fiftleth Baptist ~ 70 H.
Covenant r. u defeated Olivet Covenant by
2i TO l3 and Incarnation downed Sanctuary ~
TO fl in the Northwest Church Association last
night at Natatorium Hall.
Prichard defeated Westminster in section u
OF the Brotherhood League last night by Y TO
~ at Westminster Hall.
In the other game Westminster defeated
Prichard is TO g. =.
bethesda defeated KensinEton NJ. 2. by %
TO 15 and First Presbyterian trimmed Trinity
night at Beple's Hall.
In a brotherhood Church League game
played at Cooper Battalion Hall ,5 Sreyss599ek e s9
to A2a'"aS a. D.'. y"' O.,,' - -. ~ 80 s,..,..s
game Samaritan won by the score OF 2s to ~.
Phalanx heat Combine uy the score OF zz 70
II for the championship Of southwark House.
81 Agatha reserves heat Shanahan by =
score Of 20 to II at Hallahan Hall.
In section A Brotherhood League game
I,yndenhurst beat Chambers-Wylle by the
score Of 70 to 20 on the latters floor.
would like a basketball team Cstrlctly anna
tcur) to take w the franchise Of our team IN
a basketball league Would hTe T,.sp, 40 hnr nlaI'
Apply to j. II. Cownerthwatt manager VSo
Susuuehanna avenue Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
De Neri Signs MacGregor

Charley MacGrcEor. who played with Grey;
stock last wear, was signed by the De Nert
Eastern League basketball team last night am
he will Join the downtownors tonight when
thew line I'M against Camden. MacGresor laHt
season scored 10 field goals in W games. many
being only part Of contests. He VIII be USE, 1Sed
na a utility man by the DC Nerls, Billy
Vlebahn has been released by Manager Dudley.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
CORNELL DEFEATS
HAVERFORD IN
SOCCER MATCH
Ithacans Gain Point in
League Race by Winning
From Main Liners Three
Goals to None.

HAYERFoRD. Pa. Nov 2s.-cornell
gained two points in the intercollegiate
Soccer League. when they defeated
Haverford College here today by three
goals to none.
Cornell used the same lineup that held
Pennsylvania TO draw on Thanksgiving
Day. but played much better game.
They opened the scoring a few minutes
after the klck-on when Russell netted the
ball from corner kick. Five minutes
later Haverford presented Cornell with
another goal when steers. Haverford's
centre haifbaek, headed the ball into his
own net from corner kick. At half
time. the score was two goals to none in
favor Of Cornell. The teams changed ends
without leaving the field, with but one
change in the lineup. Laughiin going in
N place Of Ludlow at outside right for
Cornell
Havsrford pat up a spirited attack
on cornells goal upon the opening OF
shs second half. but the Cornell backs
showed considerable resoureefulness at
critical stages. especially Creitelds. the
cornell captain. in goal and three cor
nzr kicks in succession failed to re-
suit Ia 8 single score Play was then
Transferred to Haverford's end and the
anal soaa then came from a well directed
shot of Ioughlln'5. He shot In from
the wing and Gummers. Haverford's goal.
aa1Fhl the bali but was oh his balance
ana Ieil over the line.
Thls j. the lirst time Cornell has beaten
He4srford since the intercollegiate
Iea7ns was orsanizsd The lineup;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
BAKER RAPS MURPHY
Claims ex-cub Mogul Does Not Own
Philly Stock.

W r. Baker. PRECEDENT and principal owner
Of the Phillles. took a sharp rap at charley
Murphy former owner n the Chicago cubs.
YESTERDAY and issuod official denial " Muir
rhy's statement that the latter owned an in
tcrest in the Phillics President Rakcr was
at the Phillies headquarters In this city yes
to-day and talked freely of Murphy's rawlings.
President Baker explained the business
transactions regarding tho sale NJ the PhllIes'
stock. whlcn have hccn printed before and
which Murphy used as an excuse tp claim
resent the club n; tho annual meeting in New
York next month.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
Gave Reading Bad soare

ALLENTOWN. Pa. Nov 2s.-Ona OF the
fastest and most interesting baskotbsM saraes
iq the 1istory q the local Z. n. q A. was
played here last night, when Ehe Association
team lined up aEainst the strong READING
quintqt ef tns Eastern League, and suiered
defeat. 80 20 2T
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
FEDS TO HuRL BONE

CHICAGO. Nov. 2s-FederaI League mag
mates promise 70 explode a bomb when they
claim they will make announcement concern
ms the signing Of National and American
League PLAYERS that will be a big surprise TO
baseball
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
RACING TODAY
AT
HAVRE DE GRACE

slx Races Daily including stake Race ana
4 steeplec lechase,
Special Trains; Penna r. r., lsavs Broad
S., ~ 81 ,. m. West Phila. ~ SO d nj II
and o. r.. r.. leave ~ as ,. "a.
Admission. Grandstand and Paddoek. sak
FfRsF RACE. sssO p n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
Plank Wants Too Much

CHICAGO, Nov. as, President weeghman.
that negotions tor Edward Plank, former star
pitcher OF the Athletics. had come TO az end
left-handed twirler.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

SCHEDULE FOR TONIGHT
First NJ u. vs. Second Presbyterian; First
Presbyterian VS.. Bethany NJ. r.
EAST SIDE CHURCH LEAGUE
St Paul W L P4Go
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Another Football Fatalitv

CINCINNATI Nov. 2s.-rhe drst football
fatality 81 the 4sasan "a this city vas record
"a last niEht. ; hcn ffank Golden. captain y
tba Prise KIN Atrletic CUB eleven. slccumbsd
~ an qlzgacfu t4 va iniurad Ia 3 aaaae
here last 5an4ay. Cefetrai hslarThasa aaa
lfe zasa1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28
Player Die Of Iniuries

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. Nov. 2s.-Injuries re-
ceyed IN a football game two months aso
south Division High School His nip bone was
injured
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cooner Had TO Go Some

In a match game of norket billiards LAST
night, at the parlors No. 500 South 6th straef
Al, COOPER won from Dave Rose BY the score
OF 90 TO ~.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-28

Ney ana HAIRY wills. negro heavy aoiFhta
haFo been patched lor q 2Q-round boat here
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TIL PENN KIVAT POWERS BAKER in RACE IONII
CAMDEN BATTLES DE NERI
FOR SECOND PLACE TONIGHT
Cage Contest Takes Place in Musical Fund Hall-Dou'
Teams on Edge to Capture Runner-up Position
in Eastern League Race.

Basketball fans will be treated to
fast contest tonight at Musical Fund Hall
where De Neri meets the Camden hVe.
Both Of these teams have shown vast
Improvement in the past few games, and
the battle this evening will, therefore
DO one Of the best OF the season, Judging
by past performances.
The game tonight Is Of more than usual
interest because the teams will be fight
ing for second place in the race. The
i've that wins the contest will be close be-
hind Reading. This game marks the first
appearance of Camden at Musical Fund
Hall this year hence a record breaking
crowd is expected
Before and after the game there will
he music and singing, and a dance will
be the last feature on the program.
C;reystock lust doubled Jaspcr's score IN
lest nights Eastern League basketball game,
played at Cooper Battalion HALL, the result
being ~ TO nc In favor of tho home team
Grcystock outplsycd the KensnEton five all
the way, the first half ending % to 10. Line
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Fouls committed-Greystock IL; Jasper. is.
Rnferee-Weaver. Time Of halyes-2O minutes.
INTERSTATE LEAGUE.
couNrY cHuRcH LEAeuE.

SCHEDULE FOR TONIGHT
st. Agatha Mt Trenton; New Brunswick at
Camden; Bristol at Germantown