Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-05-02
"iOUNG SPORTS"

Hop paused at the door of tho con-
fec;ionery, selected a cigarette from
the box and sent III" empty article
twiriing into the street He was cish-
teen. but already possessed that air
OF man who keeps TO the motto, come
easy go easy
The gang OF sclf-convinced young
mon, hanging about and lounging on
the doorstep. chuckled and made adj
mirinG remarks concerning the kinGly
individual.
Going to see her tonight. Hop"
some sport. amt yer Hop"
Got cud"'
Hop grinned wickedly. expectorated
tho tobacco, and staggering forward,
sat down. Anybody looking for
scrap" he inquired. scoldinE so darkly
as TO cause several embarrassed ones
to shuttle their feet uneasiiy
Nav" muttered Tompkins lingering
his cigar stump nervously I'VE was
just kidding"
Hop inhaled. cycling him confidently.
Cut the remarks then"
Thereafter tile conversation switched
to more plcasanter subject. |, was
noticeable that Hops opinions were
seldom. If ever, contradicted When
he spoke the greatest attention was
respectfully given him.
Did yer sec Gunboat Nelson last
HiSh asker Jones, tall fellow who
measured his length by the lamp-post,
rolling a 'makeuns" in the exact imi-
tation OF the cowboy at the movies.
NO." replied Hop. haughtily, ~
didn't see him. but / could II I'd want
ed to-"
You ought to went" said Smith.
Ten rounds with Sam Banker. Huh
Banker amt much. Nelson put him TO
sleep in the eighth. Right hook TO the
ia w lop 1t
before the gong"
Sure" Hop assuming n lordly atti-
tude, Nelson is some kid. Old friend
Of mine"
Jones choked his stump and laughed
Airs, you're worse AN that dude
UP the street" Hop arose slowly and
advanced with raised fist Don't Yer
believe it," he demanded. Joncss
eyes fell Well Amt saying don't"
Hop pushed his chin into the others
face. cut the CAB. Do YOU or do YOU
not Covering In fear of the buliy's
anger. Jones swallowed hard LAW let
up. Hop" muttercd q voice. He amt
said nothing perticler." pleaded an
other. But just then the gang re-
cc!ved an interruption. The Intruder
appeared in tn" person OF u cleancut
rosy-check individual dressed in the
latest style. with Panama set at q
Incoming angle unon his handsome
head. He approached, swinging his
cane, while cloud Of smoke from the
"Turkish'' hung behind. Hons ia "
droprcd in amazsmcnt. The crowd
stared, then each proceeded Ia voice
his opinion
oh. look At us"
Ain't he Cute"
''Wh" lot IL out"
And alone at that"
tn" person thus addressed paured
gi q fytr y, nd
II perceive that YOU arc addressing
me- The chorus came from across
tho street. and loudest above all was
Hops voice
oh. no miss
Just whlstling TO the flowers" The
stranger crossed the street and paused
before Hop. tapping hs cane az ne
spoke. II regret 10 say. sir. but YOU
are Insulting
Hop choked cut 1t out Yer dude.
before hand yer one" The dude
thus urged, stripped OF the neat cont
and stood prepared for action. The
ring Of delighted spectators nudged
far the bin" Of the Law Invisible ana
the coast was clear for battle. Then
II happened. They met swiftly 4
quick punch, shuttle Of feet In the
dust. followed by p srna shiny crash
The victor slipped his coat on siowIy.
picked M the cane ana started away.
''oh. least I forget" he said. hastiiy
producing small lcttcred card Then
he was gone. leaving an astDuishnh
crowd. While some one vainly strivsd
t" restore Hop to Consciousness, Jones
reads the missIvc aloud.
"Mr. u. g. SclsOn."
W her"foi" murmur arnsc. gradu-
ally subsidized. and .Goncs continued.
would appreciate very much II =
match could hc conveniently arranged
with any newcomers. Particulars On
request"
Composed bY
ALVIN UATTCEF