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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
GOLF HAS BEEN A
POPULAR GAME IN
STATES LONG TIME
Exact Date of Its Establish
ment Yet to Be Positively
Settled, as Many Writers
Disagree.

Golf In the United States is said to date
from the establishment Of the st. An
drews Golf Club. at Yonkers y. Y. in
1855 South Carolinans. however. claim
that It was played in their state Il CEN
tury before and point to the files of the
Charleston City Gazette, where an item
under date of September IS, i7SS. states!
There is recently erected that pleasing
and genteel amusement the golf baan.".
While Princeton and Harvard appear to
have the pick of the lawn tennis players.
the University of Pennsylvania has been
getting quite a few sterling golfers OF
late and more are going to Penn.
Meredith NJ Jack, the Episcopal Acad-
emy youth. will join the coteric of golf
stars now az Pennsylvania next fall.
Perhaps it is just as well that big
tournaments are over and only a few
club championship matches remain to bc
played in this section. With the schools
open the supply of golf caddcs is limited
II 1t is not it should be, for IL would be
a very selfish golfer who would retain
the services of a youngster who should
be In his classroom preparing for more
important duties in life.
George c. Thomas, Jr., playing recently
at the Huntington Valley Country Club,
might have had a good score had he not
missed a half dozen or So puts. As It
was he came in with II.
Some golfer with lots of time on his
hands has compiled a choice score for
the past IA years at the Ekwanok Country
Club, where the national amateur cham
pionship was held this year. 1t works
Out fo1louss
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NEW YACHTSMEN'S
LEAGUE MEETS AND
ELECTS OFFICERS
Five Clubs Join to Promote
Spirit of Fellowship F Along
Racing and Entertainment
Lines.

A new yachting association on the
Delaware River which will rival the
Delaware River Yacht Racing Assocla-
tion, has been formed under the title of
the Delaware River Yachtsmens League
made up of five clubs, ex-members of the
parent organization. At a meeting held
in the home of Frederick Won Media arti-
cles Of the new association were drawn
up, officers elected and a general plan
for the season arranged. 1t was re-
ported al the meeting that probably five
or more clubs will Join the new league,
which has for its program better spirit
of fellowship, both along racing and en-
tertainment lines.
he clubs that so far make UP the or
Ganization are the Wissinomng Yacht
Club, of Wissnoming, Pa: the Trenton
Yacht Club, of Trenton; the Columbia
Yacht Club, of BridesburE. Pa. the Far
ragut Sportsmen Association. of Camden.
and the Camden Yacht Club, situated at
the foot of I'd street Camden. II was
said that the delegate Of the Anchor
Yacht club, OF Bristol, was 10 be at
the meeting last night, but up to a late
hour did not put in an appearance The
Oneida Yacht Club, of Burlington. y. j.,
is said 10 be In line with the new league
The officers are: President, John n.
Miller, Trenton Yacht club; vice presi-
dent. Charles Heiber, Columbia Yacht
cub treasurer, George c. Geiger WIS
sinomins Yacht Club: secretary. Fred.
Won Media, Farrasut Sportsmen Associa-
tiOn.
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By EDWARD R. BUSHNELL

Unless they get into action this after
noon, the Pennsylavnia football team will
have to go into the game against the
Indians on Saturday without the back
field having had an opportunity to scrim-
mage together once this week. All sea-
son the weakness Of the Quaker attack
has been a lack OF sustained rushing
power. That is something which can be
secured only through perfect cooperation
among the backs. But cooperation isn't
possible when the men can't play to-
gether Quarterback Merrill and Half
back Matthews are the only members OF
the first-string backdeld who have been
in the scTimmage al the same time any
day this week. both Yreeland and Tucker
being kept on the side lines nursing
injuries.
No one can be blamed for this condi-
.tiOn OF AFFAIRS. The men have been suf-
fertng from a variety OF hurts, and OBJ
Viously couldn't work to advantage under
such conditions. Good physical condition
Is absolutely imperative, and the only
way 10 get injured men in shape Is 10
. rest them. But all this delays the per-
fection OF the attack. and Pennsylvania 3
offense has certainly been slow coming
10 itself this fall. II means that II
the Indians have stin defense and their
usual active attack in Saturdays same ts
likely TO prove closer than many per-
entb lllld6lie.
II needn't surprise the followers OF
the Penn team IL the freshmen eleven
be used against the varsity twice a week
hereafter and the scrubs only once The
scrubs seem 10 be growing weaker and
don't begin TO furnish the stih opposition
that can always be relied upon from the
hrst-yeaF men; and what the varsity
needs right nov IS opposition.
Because IL differs so radically from the
brand Of football that has been seen a.
Yale In recent years they are beginning
20 call the progressive game played az
New Haven this fan "Hinkey football"
Yale men are deeply impressed with Hin
keys skill. and openly predict that the
Blue will surprise the college world be-
fore the season ends. Although Wash
ington and Jefferson had Harvard beaten
until the last few minutes Of their game,
the Ellis are not worrying over the
strength OF Bob FOlwells team when
they meet on Saturday They point out
that all Of W. and Us gains against
Harvard were due 10 the clever eXecu-
tion OF the forward pass Three OF these
Plays took the ball down the neld and
over the goal line Tor a t..Sschdown- But
-.
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Gridiron Cleanings From Leading Colleges

Yale is doing some forward passing on
her own account, and since the Ellis out
passed such teams as Lehigh and Notre
Dame their supporters think they can
get away with ". and ].
Yale is using one play which a good
many obseryant critics think is better
than the forward pass. II is the triple
pass, in which the ball is passed much
Ike It Is in English rugby. 1t scored
Yale's first touchdown against LshiRh,
The ball had been rushed TO the 2-yard
line when Yale, apparently held for
downs called upon this play. and Iegors,
getting the ball on the third pass. scored
an easy touchdown
PRINCETON. N. J., oct % IN. 7Sz..,
played yesterday With resistiess dash fRat
has not been equEled on University FIELD
a od stamping su5ds sR 6f tsE5SS' %
ball men. for II was decided 20 wait one more
aa % Toas5 zoFE %0 05syas e. . Il 'Hi zc
and will not mar the solid green q the held
today.
NEW HAVEN Oct. 22.-YaIs's baeEneld and
line regulars WeTs driven through an hour 3
hard scrimnase with the freshman team yes
hs bad this usss ss Is s RS sS soi Ss
drilling In PREPARATION for the Washington and
defensive work, bur could accomplish nathlnS
against the varsity.s stone wall defense. The
line holding perfectly,
HANOVER, n H., Oct. 22-The entire stu
dent body. headed by the college hand march
ed 20 Alumni Oval yesterday afternoon and
watched the Green eleven 70 through itE Last
hard work before the Princeton game. Ths
varsity spent hour on fundamentals and
handling kicks. Curtis ala the Kicking and
for the hrst time this season looked as good
as he did last year. He will probably be used
ON Saturday.
LANCASTER Pa, oct. 22.-Coach Mayaer
put only half his varsity men IN scTimmaso
here tonight hecause Of the fact that the re-
maindeE Of the men are not In good shape
physically. Before going on the field he had
every man weigh IN. ana shot the heaviest
ones, into the soFimmsEe For the others he
filed out a team and ran through signals and
% the superior showing which FRANKLIN ana
Marshall has made this year compared 10
Dickinson, Coach AaysST eGpCcts hard battle.
STATE COLLEGE, Pa, uct 22-Pete
Msuther, Penn states fulback q the un-
beaten 1912 teala, has inlned the coaching
stan He VIII assist Hollonbacl and Harlow
10 Whip the eleven into shape for tie Har-
ward game. Mauthe this afternoon worked
with Jeff CLARK 70 improve his puntinE. U4der
MRuthe's Instructions ClarEs punts weu sent
on faster ana 70 better height and dlaance
The varsity squad vas put through 4 long
ETuelinS scrtmmage this afternoon arainT
both the freshman and scrub elevens. Ths
practice vas spirited sad the play aggressive.
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Touchdowns were scored by Higgins weIty
and Clark. Monanen. the freshman quarter
back, was promoted to tho varsity ana was
drilled substitute TO James the regular
quarter. EwinEs shoulder bruises preclude
the possibility Of his getting into the Harvard
game. officials for the battle at Cambridge
Pennsylvania. referee Murphy. Brown, UNI
pire. and C, V. Brown, linssman.
cA,M,BRLDeg, AN, Mass, Oct, 22-Eho .Hsgyar.
iFeshiss forced the varsity TO go the limit
only one goal could the big eleven make
remarkable drop Kick for a goal against the
hrst team.
siiX showed sEc.p,lonsi form in scrinmaEo
erS S Sa vastly Ii vas the Rcap fRSa 'si %th Hia tRs
i've 10 the t!snst dr SRd Is Is quite Hsy1 pfobabia
& that be ,, Sill t ssSiE lead his team sgsin5t
assd sssns' Bfo%a s S on saturday plays 10 DO
SOUTH BETHLEHEM. Pa. Oct 2a.-Frod-
srek Green. the star Iehish end, was restore 1
old-tashionsd sfrimmaEe took place II lasted
not as satisfactory as desired, although there
vas some an n261vemSsnt pro IN iScSns ana int. inter
ferently, hut the scrub VAS especially success
tul with IL.
CARLISLE Pa, Oct. 29-Ths keynote to
the Carlisle Indians football pFactice yester-
day afternoon was hard work on the school S
half holiday. beginning u 3 o'clock and end
ing with dTawn-out and strenuous sCTlmma 20
sSainat the Dickinson eleven, which arrived
skins we're run through all Of their customary
fIndamentais aud Warner and his three az
slstants saw that every aborigine had indlvii-
ual Instruction of some kind Ia an nundamsn-
tails. From surface appearance Warner Is dc-
yelopinE a nr6t-Clazs eleven from green ma
tcrlal faster than II has ever been done here.
Ths new plays worked effectively against
Dickinson and Pennsylvania may expect vile
variety In the Philadslphia contest on Satur-
day.
SYRACUSE Oct. 2a-Every day this week
has been given over @ secret practice behind
closed gates by the Syracuse varsity football
team. "Buck" o. Nenl the coach. has driven
the men hard, IN preparation Tor ths all-im-
portant game with Michigan on Saturday, bat
lust what took place on the grldiron Is known
only 70 he team and the coaches. Guards
we're placed at each entrance 70 the stadium,
and Il Eas impossible 70 get BY them.
ANNAPOLIS. Oct. 22-1hs lineup Of the
Naval Academy eleven vas materially chang
ed YESTERDAY from that which faced the
University of Pennsylvania at the beginning
q last satuTdays game. Perry, centre. and
ana Hiek4 The baseball catcher was nsEsd
70 ths tackle place. smith goinG = oaatss sAd
JonEs = guard
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
NEW BOXING CLUB
TO BE FORMED IN
NORTHERN SECTION
Billy" Nusbiickel Is the
Power Behind the Throne.
Ground Has Been Broken
for New Quarters.

Ground has been broken and the work
Of building is now going on for a boxing
club at 2Gth street below Dauphin.
BILLY" Nusbckel, coal dealer is at
the head of the now organization and is
financing the enterprise. The club will
have a seating capacity OF $500 and will
open on Thanksgiving Day If the plans of
the builders materialize.
The Broadway A. c, has treat in store
t9r It's followers tonight. as number Of prom
The program is as follows:
Wind-up, Tommy" Buck vs.. Harry Dia-
ssmiwind-up, Frankie" Rice vs.. Jim"
Other tests-Ray Hamilton VS.. Jimmy"
Zoe Marshall vs., "Ki4" Doughcrty.
Willie" Bankert vs. Johnny" o'Mailey.
Eddie" Grants new gymnasium at 10th
pnH Sr boRes 9ss Grant has
number of the best boys in Philadelphia train
ing there.
Eddie" Reyolre, of this city, is to meet
rGag hS no FrGTerb % that Of c T d9gs asTS in eight.
he was bern in s. Louis and has fought there
Girl Girl ar and Once once with Marty" Rowan. ~ "'
Jack" Haalon hss: been active in collecting
2SnF S1f uS 5q5nE 4. got sf at a i 1Re
ton Club SlsT5. at the National Club $50 23.
and al the Fairmount Club $40. So
The preliininaries in three classes were con-
tested last night at Tommy" Keenan's Ken
sinEton Athletic Club. In the 105-pound class.
zoe" Morgan gained the decision over Leo
Collins: Leo Flynn defeated Harry Hartley.
Billy" Smith lost 10 Joe Buckley, Frank
clark defeated Tom" Gllligan, and Dick
Lloyd made ''Stutie' MCGEE quit In the sec
end round. In the l15-pound class Charley"
Stronde lost 10 Charles Morrow, and Leo Kane
gainel the decision over George oliver. In the
800 pound division Joe, Miller won from
''Reddy" Wilson and Mickey Kane gained
the decision over Charley Strong in three
rounds, The finals will be contested tomor-
row night.
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GATHER DAY" IN CHESTER

Ted Gather, a Chester boy. who IS a
member of the Worlds Champion Braves,
will be honored by the citizens OF his
home town tonight A parade will l,.
held. In which the teams OF the Delaware
County League, semi-professional and
amateur organizations will participate.
There will be a banquet and several
prominent speakers will make addresses
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
YANKEES SAID
TO HAVE MADE
DOOM AN OFFER
New York Reports That He
Is Wanted to Manage New
York Americans for Next
Season.

NEW YORK, Oct Pit is rumored
here in baseball circles that Charley
Doom, who has just been succeeded by
Pat Moran as manager of the Philadel-
phfa National League Club, has been
offered the managership of the Yankees.
While no verifcation of the report could
be made by the owners of the local
American League club, 1t is believed
that the offer made Doom was one which
he would consider.
At present Doom Is not in a position
to accept any offer because he is still a
member of the Philadelphia Club, and,
according to a story emanatinS from the
Quaker City, he was refused his uncon-
dtional release by President W. F.
Baker of that club.
The Yankees at the present time have
no one in sight for manager. and it is
highly probable that DOOM will be made
a more nattering offer If he is not sat
,sfied with the one which Is said TO have
been made to him. 1t is also reported
that Doom may go with the Cincinnati
Club, but not In the capacity of man.
ager.
Pecklnpaugh is still nominally manager
of the Yankees, but the owners intend
to have another man by the time the
spring training season begins.
As Doom is not in Philadelphia, the
report that he had been offered the lead
ershIp of the Yankees could neither be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
Out-of-town Run

The Cross-Country club of Baltimore is
70 promote a handicap cross-country run
November l. and Manager Frank \. Ruth.
Ct that club, writes that a team from
Philadelphia will take part Entry blanks
may be had at the EVENING LEDGER
Sporting Department.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
LEAN WrNs Ar BILLIARDS

CHICAGO. Oct, 22-Jess Lean, Of Chi
cazo. defeated Charles lie Gros, Of Gin
cinnatI. 50 10 81. in the Interstate Three
Cushion Billiard League match, cOmplet-
ing his string IN 70 innings.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
WEST BRANCH MEMBERS
HAVING ATHLETIC FEST
Seniors Have Three Glasses a Week,
Including dymn and Swimming.

Including dymn and Swimming.
Instructor Davis, OF the West branch Y. M.
c. A. has planned big things for the members
during the winter months. Three classes for
the seniors arc conducted weekly, Monday.
Wednesday and Friday nights. Last night a
big gymnasium squad Was IN evidence. and
after the class imprumDtu swimming contests
Eero held IN the pool
Tho VictriK Catholic club men will soon
start training for the fan cross country con-
tests, Next sunday morning a squad will take
to the hills and dales for a run.
Germantown Academy's runners got the bet
ter Of FTankfOrd HLSh yesterday in q dual
cross country run over a 2k-Inile course The
score Eas q 10 81. Although beaten for team
honors. FTankfDTd obtained the satisfaction uf
winning the Individual championship o. the
two schools when Ba tersby nosed out White
Of GermantOwn, IN close nnish
The school cross-uDuntry runners are In
good shape for the first handicap event Of the
season which Is scheduled TO take place IN
Paramount Park Saturday morning Nearly
every school of importance Will be representa-
while Northeast and Central High have m
sured a good race by entering their fun teams
West Philadslphia High is Folqs In strongly
FOR the hill and dale sport this year, ap1
should make a name for themselves petsFe the
big raes on ThanksgiVipg Day
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
Personal Touches in Sports

man and boxer will give an exhibition Sat
urday evening in Cincinnati. He will got into
tho ring with philadelphia Jack 30 Bren.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22

II Perrtt and Wingo join the forces of the
Federal League tho Cardinals will take the
matter TO tho courts. 4 dispatch from ST.
L1uis Indicates this step will be taken
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22

Admirers Of "ChArley" Brickley. the Har-
ward football star, will no doubt be glad to
know that ne Is mending rapidly Charley
Is now sitting up for while each day. A
speedy recovery Is all the harm we can wish
him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
GERMANTOWN LADS
HAVE BANQUET TO
ATTRACT TONIGHT
Fifth Annual Affair Bids
Far to Be Most Important
Ever Held = Prominent
Speakers to Talk.

The fifth annual banquet OF the Athletic
Association of the Germantown Boys
Club will be held tonight. at I o'clock,
at the club, % West Penn street, German
town. Coming after the magnificent per-
formance of the track team, winning for
the second year the outdoor track and
field championships of the Middle Allan
tic Association of the a. A. u, this years
banquet promises to be the best. Indica-
tions point to a large gathering of the
Germantown athletes and many other
amateur athletes OF the city.
The addresses will be made by Edward
James Cattell, Chief Statistican, Mayors
Office; Dr. Calvin o, Althouse, Director
of the School of Commerce. at the Cen
tral High School; DIR. George w. Orton.
Coach Of the University of PENNSYLVANIA
track team; Herman Meyer, secretary
treasurer Of the Middle Atlantic Associa
ton A. a. L., and Jimmy Patterson, of
the University of Pennsylvania, intercol-
legiate 100 yard record holder. Edward r
Bushnell will act as POSTMASTER. The
Banquet Committee consists of Joseph
D. Goodman. chairman; Carl Vischer and
Charles w. cambridge. Jr., superintend-
ent of the club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22

Andrcw Dunn. Harvard student, who halls
from Chicago, was injured so badly by
batted baseball yesterday on Soldiers Field
that he may die.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22

Tommy Farrell IS q new lightweight to
he developed by the Hamilton Athletic Club
OF New York II al the nice things that are
being said and written about Tommy" are
true he Is a wonder. Friday night this embryo
Nelson will meet none other than our boxer
Johnny Clark OF this city
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22

Athletes from New York, Wilmington
Atlantic City, Baltimore, and various
suburban points will be seen in compe-
tition in the first annual modified mara
thon to be held by the Philopatrian Club.
on Saturday November Il. over ~
mile course. The race is a scratch affair
open TO any registered amateur athlete
over 16 and is sanctioned by the A. A. U.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22

The Delaware Yachtsmen's League organized
last night is likely to md some stin opposi-
tIon for a while, but II is generally agreed that
another real live organization hereabouts will
survive and prove a blessing,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22

One by enc tke various branches of sports
at the University Of Pennsylvania are be-
ginning Cor tho year. Candidates for the ten
MIS- team have Just reported. Several OF the
old men are back and the Red and Blue con
templates a highly successful season
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
Totals................... 4

Playing in the dark Is decidedly costly
and this was amply proved in the tourna-
ment held at the Merton Cricket Club on
the day OF the annual dinner of the Golf
Association of Philadelphia. \ foursome
playing over the west course a day or
so after found the course strewn with
balls. One OF the players lost his own
ball in a gully on the fifth hole. and while
searching for it found four others. none
OF which had a distinguishing mark on
1t. Others were even found on the fair
way.
London Golfng contains this curious in
stance of a freak shot. II was PLAYED
by Bobby Andrew in his amateur DAYS.
In 1908:
His partner got rather off the line al
one hole, and, on coming up to the ball,
the Scottish Internationalist was some
what surprised TO discover that il had
chosen to come to rest on the TOP of a
large barrel, standing by the side or some
farm buildings. The difficulty Of the shot
OF course. was not so much the nature
OF the lie as the pecularities Of thu
stance, which involved placing the feet
so near the ball as to leave little room
for the swinging of the club However.
Robert Andrew clanbered UP onto the
barrel and had a half for his side
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22

In order that Ted" Meredith may have a
chance 10 meet Homer Baker, the officials Of
tho Irish American A. C., New York have
nddel the 580-yaTd event. The meeting OF
these two famous kinEs OF the Cinder path will
add much interest to tho metropolitan games.
Their will be much local interest because OF
Meredith's connection with Penn,
Tony BIddle Is extending his good work
. ha country no mil ire eli
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22

distressing accident occurred In the ring
at Gary, Ind, last night, when Joe"
Leyendowski, OF Michigan city, was killed in
a bout with Jack" Lundrcn, OF Chicago
Punches on the hack Of the head followed by
a solar pleXus punch brought about the death
Of the fighter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22

As Doom is not in Philadelphia, the
report that he had been offered the lead.
ershlp of the Yankees could neither be
verified nor disproved today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22

"Rube"' Oldring can be seen daily driving
around PHILADELPHIA I'm his new Cadillac He
Will leave Tor his farm IN Jersey within the
next few days
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22
A Gunboat Sunk

A Gunboat Sunk
Think " It men, \ "Gunboat Sunk"
Put away hy submarine.
Rut the "Ciunhoat" sunk was
"GCNBOAT" SMITH.
And Langford the submarine.
The "Gunbonts" pilot.
War Tom O Rourko.
ANA he carried a pirate crew.
In the harhor of Boston
His craft went down,
While tho gale
II shriekcd and blew.
His "Gurboat" breasted the raging wave.
While The submarine below
Planted its shot on the ''Gunboat's" jaw.
And laid the "Gunhoat' low.
Car Woodman now,
And HE jolly tar,
''1ar Raby" SANS his name.
Have equaled tho record
OF Johnny" Bull,
And gained everlasting fame.
At "Gunboat's" door,
As you pass by,
You viii see tho neighbors cape.
For nailed TO II,
Is a nice long piece
OF the hlackest
'I.ANGFORD CREPE"
-Jne It TJurst
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-22

Milwaukee fight promoters will not allow
Freddie Welsh the lightweight world S
champion. to box before II Madison Square
audience November 2 They say no would he
teOpardzing his drawing power in a battle
20 take place there earlier,