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The Washington times., 1915-07-07
ENTRY BLANKS OUT
| FOR SWIMMING MEET
Long Distance Event viii Be
! Open to Any Waterman Of
the District.

Entry blanks for the swimmers who
desire to take part in the long distance
swimming race to be held on the course
OF the Potomac river, from Chain
bridge to the Aqueduct bridge, August
:, 1915. at p. m, under the auspices Of
that organisation.
This Is the fifth annual race over said
course for the championship Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia, and this year plans
have been made to make this event the
largest and most successful ever held.
The race. for the first time will be
made open to any swimmer in the
country who Is a registered athlete in
good standing with the Amateur Ath-
letic Union.
Assurance OF a large entry list Is war
ranted because Of the fact that the club
has already in the neighborhood Of
fhirty-fve promises to enter this race
from expert swimmers in this section
Of the country. who have already COM
menced their training for the big event.
So much interest was evident in the
District Of Columbia swimming cham
pionships held by the Independence Day
committee that It is certain that the
Capital Citys reputation will be backed
strongly by the local water artists.
Entry blanks for this event may be
had at any Of the sporting goods stores
or boat houses OF Washington.
The Washington times., 1915-07-07

Joseph; II. st. Dominics vs.. Holy Name;
10. st. Peters VS.. st. Joseph: 16. st, Do
mincs VS.. Sacred Heart; 10. st. Mar
garets VS.. Holy Name; 20, st. Peters vs..
a Marsarets: ea y. s. Sacred rec Heart VS.: St.
Joseph: 20. St. Peters VS.. Holy Name;
&c, Sacred Heart vs. st. Margarets: q,
st. Joseph VS.. Holy Name; 2S. st. Peters
vs., st. Dominics; 2S, Sacred Heart Ss' VS.
Holy. Name: 80. st. Joseph w. st.
August.2. t. Margarets vs; st. Peters
D. Holy Name VS., ST. Dominics; 4, st.
Peters VS.. st. Joseph; 5. St Dominlcs
VS.. Sacred Heart: 6, HOLY Name VS.. 81.
Joseph; TO- Sacred Heart vs.. st. Peters;
IL, St Dominics VS.. st. Margarets; 12,
st. Joseph VS.. Sacred Heart; IL. st.
Peters VS.. Holy Name.
The following leagues are members OF
the Amateur Association Of the Dis
trict, and can have teams in the post.
season series: Government, Depart.
mental. Rosedale, East washington
Sunday School. Northwest Sunday
School, Potomac and Railroad Y. M
c. A.
Hamilton and Randall put up.a fine
game in the Congress Heights League
yesterday, Hamilton winning by to
in nine innings due to the fine work Of
wader who pitched a three-hit game
Barrett, for Congress Heights fapnet
fourteen batters. Wader struck ou
eleven, walked but one. and hit a bats
man.
Keller won a to 2 game from Ad
vent in the Northwest Sunday Schoo
League, although the game was de
clared forfeited to Keller when Catche
Huntemann Of Advent got into diff
Guilty in not going after a wild heave
Blundon, of Advent, flannel eleven bat
ters. but failed to get anything lik'
good support, nine errors being charged
to his team.
Special mention must be made of tn
work Of "Doggie" Doleman In the Eas
Washington circuit. The Immanue
catcher aside from receiving In fault
less style has been hitting like fiend
Yesterday Doleman got four hits il
five attempts at the bat. Two drives
were for the circuit and two others
were doubles. On the fifth attemp
Dolemans contribution was a lont
fly
The Washington times., 1915-07-07
Washington Makes Bid
For Big Rowing Event

PHILADELPHIA. July g. - Both
Washington and Pittsburgh made appli-
cation for the Middle States Regatta
for 1915 at meeting Of the officers of
the association held at the Undine Boat
Club last night, but the awards will
not be made until the meeting in New
York next May An added event this
year will be the senior single sculls
race for 14O-pound scullers.
Claude R. Zappone. of the Potomac
Boat Club. of Washington. has been
here. following the Peoples Regatta
held Monday.
The Washington times., 1915-07-07
Brooklyn Dodgers Have
Combination Fielder

BROOKLYN, July THE Brooklyn
Dodgers have purchased Smyth of the
Fort Wayne club Of the Central League.
Smyth plays both the outfield and in
field and should have an excellent
chance to gain a utility II not a regu-
lar berth with the Dodgers. He is a
left handed batter. but throws right
handed. He Is twenty-four years OF
age. s feet 10 inches tall and weighs loz
pounds.
Smyth started his professional career
with Hannibal. Mo. In 1912. Ollie
O'Mara was member of the same
team: In 1918 Smyth played with Column
bus, Neb He went to Fort Wayne in
1914. He had played in sixty-four games
this season up to July I. batting .3op.
He leads the Central League in base
stealing and run getting.
The Washington times., 1915-07-07
Al REICH WILL TRY .
TO ASCEND AGAIN
Heavyweight Boxer Faces Jim
Savage in Bout at New York
Tonight.

NEW YORK, July AL Reich. the
local heavyweight boxer, will endeavor
to start his climb to the top Of the lad
der again tonight. He will face Jim
Savage, OF Orange. at the st. Nicholas
Athletic Club, and a slashing boxing
match is in prospect. There is not a
more capable man in the ring, when At.
than Savage, and those who have seen
his preparation for this contest declare
that he is trained to the minute.
Savage has taken a new lease on life,
1: would seem, since he trained Will
lard for the battle with Johnson. He
saw there what perfect condition could
do. Jim can box with the best. hit as
hard as any, and fight like a fiend when
put to It.
The Washington times., 1915-07-07
1aeur official Here To Arrange For Intery Series With Capital
TODAY'S SPORTORIAL
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

BOSTON, July Federal League wrecked my club by
completely changing the spirit Of the After that change
was nothing for protect myself
last the boys thought only victories but when the
eral League agents started offering salaries all proportion
they forgot there something money
words letting go
Jack Coombs Chief Bender Eddie Plank Eddie Collins Jack Barry
and Frank Baker In words does the crafty chiefta of
Philadelphia Athletics hint the trouble with
today judged from The pubcs should be commended
for his speaking right He far the
need with organized baseball dared admit the
is these facts which have had much do with the the
national throughout the The fans reached the
cuson that the players playing only letting the
of triumph of itself.
The baseball writer daring Connie has officially spoken
has been termed noker He told that e cutting his
head off, he had nothing write but boosts for the
sconed BECAUSE with the ability what the matter is he has
had the talk about the hope Of wpns the evil
along that
Feds has the changed attitude the ball play
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Coombs Faints While
Winding Up to Pitch

BROOKLYN, July Jack Coombs,
the veteran pitcher. tainted in the
pitchers box yesterday as he was
winding up to hurl the ball to Boston
batsman in. the fourth inning Of the
first game between Brooklyn and the
Braves. Coombs fell to the ground
and had to be carried off the field.
An examination at the clubhouse dis
closed the fact that the veteran twirl-
er had strained a tendon in his left
leg. He soon recovered from the at
tack, but 1t was said that 1t will be a
week or ten days before he will be able
to pitch again.
The Washington times., 1915-07-07
MENUS W|THDRAWS
PROTEST IN ROWING
Eligibility Of Two Members Of
Undine Boat Club Is Salts
factorily Proven.

Capt. Avon Nevius. of the Analos-
tan Boat Club. has withdrawn his
protest against the victory of the I'm
dine Boat Club senior eight in the
Peoples Day regatta at Philadelphia,
Monday, having been informed that
tboth Pepper and Borie were members
of the Undine and eligible to row IL
they desired.
Borie represented the Undine, and
while he Is a member Of the Uni
versity Barge Club. too, he has not
said. and could wear the colors of
the Undine Organization at any time
he desired. The explanation Ia salts
factory to the Washington captain,
and the prizes stand as the race re-
suited. p,
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Amateur Games.
TODAY'S GAMES.

TODAY'S GAMES
Potomac-st. Teresa VS.. G. II. I.
Goyernment-Bureau VS.. Library
Observation-Disclosures VS.. Interior
N w, S. S.-Whitney VS.. Central
f. W. S. S.-Advent VS.. St. Agnes
r. K. Y. NJ. C. A.-Union Station VS. Gem
eral Office.
Catholic Church-Holy Name vs. Sacred
Heart.
Southern R. r. Clerks'-Tratic vs. Book
keepers.
Rosedale-Columbias VS. ST. Paul
Congress Heights-Congress Heights vs..
Oxon Hill.
Holy Name-Trinity VS.. st. Dominic's: 81.
Peters VS., st. Joseph's
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The Trinity of Desire

Kin-Po accomplishes in a few hours
what other methods require days and
weeks to do. and does it ''harmlessly.
painlessly, privately" and with abso-
lutely no bad after effects. Kin Po
drives the poisons from the system by
process of glanular elimina! ion, there
by freeing the body of the contaminat-
ing influences undermining health, and
giving tone to the nerve and other cen
tors. II never fails to accomplish good
esults The institute IN Washington
is under the direct supervision OF its
originator, at 100 l. street northwest
Cell In person or by phone Main s75S
Literature free on Tequest-Adyt.
The Washington times., 1915-07-07
Twelve Hits Not Enough
For Terrapins to Win

BALTIMORE. July THE Terra
pins obtained twelve hits from the de-
livery Of Cy Falkenberg yesterday, yet
were beaten by tho Newfeds by the
decisive figures of to !. Falken-
berg's discretion in distributing his
hits combined with fast fielding kept
the local score down. Qhinn was touch
ed for thirteen safeties by the visitors.
Rous.h making four hits in as many
times
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FEDERAL LEAGUE.
Standing of the Clubs.

Tomorrow's Games.
Newark at Baltimore
Buffalo at Brooklyn.
Today's Games.
Newark at Baltimore.
Buffalo at Brooklyn.
Kansas City at Chicago
St. Louis at Pittsburgh.
Yesterdays Results.
Newark, I: Baltimore. 1.
Brooklyn, 8: Buffalo, l.
Kansas City, !; st. Louis O.
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Baseball Circuit Blows.

PHOENIX. Ariz.. July 7.-Because
Of poor support the Rio Grande Base
ball Association. organized two months
ago. was preparing today to wind up
its affairs and go out of business. The
last games were played yesterday. The
association Is composed of Phoenix
and Tucson, Ariz. Albuquerque, n. NJ,
and Ell Paso, Tex.
The Washington times., 1915-07-07
Play Continues.

Plav in the Dumbarton Club tennis
tournavent will continue for the re-
maindcr of the week. Fischer and Boet-
Ter defeated lcAsley and Williams, 81
60 in yesterdays match.
The Washington times., 1915-07-07

If Turk escapes the allies, he
is shot by his own officers. A Turk
has about as much chance Us a Gin
cinnati manager or one charlotte
russo in q seminary.
The Washington times., 1915-07-07
MINCE PIE
"LITTLE OF EVERYTHING"
By BUGS" BAER.
Clark Griffith can strengthen his
outfield by allowing Walter John
son to pitch all the time.

The bloodless Omaha auto race was
poignant disappointment to thousands Of ten
der-hearted Americans, who Just dote on
Condoling the deceased drivers relatives
The manager OF the Nationals has de-
cided that he doesn't require the SER
vices of Ray Morgan to assist him in
not winning baseball games.
Jess WIZARDS tcarnin0 against oper-
eating totH probably be obserued ,Uith
due caution by the stdrving Belgtans
and Me1icans.
The Washington times., 1915-07-07
South Atlantic League.

Charleston, 3; Macon, 0.
Jacksonville. 4; Savannah, o Is innings;
rain))
Columbia, 8: Columbus. 90 innings).
Augusta, 2; Albany (frst game).
Albany, g. Augusta, (second game).
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League Standing
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Standing of the Clubs.

Tomorrow's Games.
Detroit at Cleveland.
Today's Games.
Washington at Boston uwo games)
Chicago at St. Louis.
Detroit at Cleveland.
Philadelphia At New York.
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Among the Minors
North Carolina League.

Raleigh, 4; Durham, 8 (I1 innings).
Greenbo-o, 7: Charlotte, 8.
Asheville, 8; Winston Salem. ..
The Washington times., 1915-07-07

, A. hundred years ago. generals led
their charges in person. Now they
lead II by telephone, which is excel
lent strategy. II general gets his
telephone wires shot away he has a
chance to recover If gangrene doesn't
set in.
The Washington times., 1915-07-07
RIUPY

When 1t comes to delaying communi-
cations, the Kaiser and Judge X.
Mountain Lands would make a great
battery, with Rip Van Wrinkle to alter
nate between maps.
The Washington times., 1915-07-07
Colonial League.

Pawtucket. s; Hartford, 7.
New Haven. 2; New Bedford. /.
Springfield, 2; Brockton, 0.
Fall River. 4; Taunton. Q.
The Washington times., 1915-07-07
New York State League,

Elmira. s. Troy, 3.
Scranton. 8: Utica. 4.
Syracuse, g. Wilkesbarre, I.
Binghampton. 3; Albany, 2.
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Rankin Johnson Is prospering in his
newest incarnation. Since he ceased to
be a Whale to become a Terrapin he
has won three games in succession.
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Today's Games.

Yesterdays Results.
New York, 8; Philadelphia, I.
Brooklyn, 3: Boston, 2.
Brooklyn, 4: Boston, 2.
st. Louis, 2; Pittsburgh, /.
Chicago, 5: Cincinnati, I az inn).
Cincinnati. 2; Chicago. 2 q inn. }.
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Ncte by an exchange that the Federal.
are, to quit on July 4, but If this Is 80
the calendar Is a fraud.
The Washington times., 1915-07-07
Texas League,

Dallas, 6; Waco. o.
Fort Worth. l; Shreveport. o.
Houston, 8; Galveston, /.
San Antonio. 4: Beaumont. /.
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Newport News. 4; Suffolk, !.
Petersburg, IL: Rocky Mount. 6.
Portsmouth, Z: Norfolk, 8.
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Standing of the Clubs.

Tomorrow's Games.
Cincinnati at New York.
Chicago at Brooklyn.
st. Louis at Boston.
Pittsburgh at Philadelphia.
Today's Games.
Chicago at Pittsburgh.
Boston at Brooklyn.
New York at Philadelpnia.
The Washington times., 1915-07-07
Pacific Coast League.
Virginia League.

Venice. o: Salt Lake. o.
Only game played.
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Diamond Dope.

Connie Mack Is not downhearted. On
the contrary but listen to Connie as he
spoke yesterday: Give me as good
pitching as other teams &c. and that
team of mine out there Is just about as
good as anv in the American League.
don't know more than two clubs that
have anything on us.
"You know some of the old fellows
when we got as high as we could go in
baseball were inclined to stop. but my
team as made up now Is just beginning
to learn that 1t can play ball They
know by this time that the team as now
composed is the combination with which
they've got to make or break and they
found that out themselves without my
if we can get tho pitching we don't ask
anything from any club"
The Yankees fielding has gone from
present series. in which 1t has been
spotted with costly errors.
The Reds have played their share In
the recent eruption Of double headers,
| six games In three days, and have done
| we'll in taking four out of six. Second
! division clubs aren't supposed to dc
| that.
The Braves seem to need more thar
| Evers. Since he resumed playing they
have won two games and lost six.
| Birdie Cree has had numerous chances
| to pinch hit lately, and in that capacity
| must have an average well over the
| 800 mark.
NCte by an exchange that the Fedcrals
are to quit on July 4, but If this Is 80
| the calendar is fraud.
Rankin Johnson Is prospering in his
newest incarnation. Since he ceased tc
| be a Whale to become a Terrapin he
has won three games in succession.
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New England League.
Fitchburg, 4: Worcester, o.
Lewiston, 8; Portland. 8.
Lawrence. 6; Lynn. 2.
Manchester. 3; Lowell, 2.
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Yesterdays Results.
Boston, S: Washington. 1.
Boston, 4: Washington, ].
Philadelphia, Z; New York. 9.
Detroit, Z; Cleveland, 8.
Chicago, II; St. Louis, 2.
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Birdie Cree has had numerous chances
to pinch hit lately, and in that capacity
must have an average well over the
800 mark
The Washington times., 1915-07-07

The Braves seem to need more thar
Evers. Since he resumed playing they
have won two games and lost six.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-05

he sUseestloa pas one of many eiAe. ius. az ieollsh thatwere sprene
 the mos. foolish and almless thing in tho world-towit "A meeting oi she nagnates or maGnuts aa con temporary calls 'em About Che oniy e4 good done ls the advertising shs sane sets, and some times Che 2dYer Using isn't always complimentary.
 About the moat aenaiblc auggeat ion made al the x. L meeting came rom one of the lesser lights Who asked whyinel the organized bali=lead' CTS don't hon to tho oHopaiye and nse some of that much mootod S50o,9o0 war ftud
 True lt would be recognizing the Feds to compete in the matter Of saiavies but it would save Q lot ol court action that sets them nothing in iho majority oi cases and would make tho fans think they meant bus. iuess.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-05

Half a million copies of the Boy Scouts Handbook have been printed In the four years since Che volume made its appearance. A new revised edition hes just been published.
 "Antaruc Adventure" Is tho title of a book Go appear almost immediately. It is Raymond D. Pearson's account of two years spent in the Antartic with five companions, 8hen with Che Scott expedition
 Clotilde Graves daughter of an Irish army officer who knows well the dangers Of war writes under tho name "Richard Dehan" 'The Man Of Iron l" Between Two Thieves and other novels have been written by this au- thor
 With the Allies is tho story Of the war experiences of Richard Hard- ing Davis, soon to be published.
 The death Of Madison J Cawein, whose verses are 30 dainty and SO we'll loved by those who have speclai interest In delicate poetic work grieves all who enjoyed the delight Tui hours he gaye them. His last work. @The Poet and Nature made up Of prose and poetry is to be pub lished at once.
 Through Siberia, tho Land of the Future" iH tho work of Fridtjof Nan sen. who to establish the possibility of an annual voyage" passed into the Arctic last year. He has set forth the results of the exploration fin an interesting fashion. Tho annual yoy- age was an ancient device of mer chant vessels and the custom is still observed among sayages nayigators.
 A book written In English by a Japcnese and given Co che public un- edited, is sure to preserve all its 0ri ental charm and be of quaint interest to the American reader. The Night Side of Jepan" by T Fujimoto, beau tifully Illustrated in color by Japanese artists, is such Q book.--lJ. B. Lippin- colt Co.,
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-05
ma. BRYAN AND SUFFRAGE

MT Bryan is no mean adherent to the equal suffrage cause. His unQual- flied declaration recent, in favor of votes for women will gr,.Atly hearten supporters and promoters of that movement When a prominent Ilariy man like Mir Bryan takes so strong position on the question the politi- coi significance of his act is unds- putable. Mir. Bryan personally can not commit the Wilson Adminisua. tion, but, aside from the President. he is iar and away the greatest polid- cal figure in t. The tendency of the Western Democratic politicians is now rather strongly toward suffrage for Champ Clark recently took the same position Mir Bryan has now taken. It is tide that is surely coming fast even # 1t moves for time rather slowly.-(springfieid Republican,
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-05

and anspice Mix g teacup of sugar with 10 pints of vinegar, peel the tomatoes and onions chop fine, add the vinegar, spices salt and sugar Put into Q preserving kettle and let boil slowly for hours then bottle and seal
 RoQueforte Dresslng. TO 1-S of a pound of RoQueforte cheese and 2 ta- blespoons of chili sauce add l table. spoonful of salt the same amount of sugar and Q dash or two of cheyenne pepper. Mix these ingredients with Q fork and slowly add i-2 cup of olive oil, continue stirring, and when this ia smooth add 2 teaspooniule of vine gar
 Mixed Mustard.-Mix 9 tablespoon- fuls Of mustard and l teaspoonlul su- gar. add hot water gradually and stir until 8 thick paste is formed. Vine. gar is good instead of water
 Prune Pie.-Bake an under crust fm with strained. atewed prunes, make cross strips of paste and bake. Make prune mixture rather thick. Serve with whipped cream.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-05
How 10 uae Perfume.


 The abuse of perfume often makes tho most ardent lover of sweet scents wish that their use might be prohibit ed to all girls!
 Who of us has not suffered in the stirling atmosphere of musk, patch. ouli or some other overwhelming odor?
 The nice girl merely suggests q perfume: she never shouts it The very last place she would think of putting scent is on her handkerchief. Having selected the particular kind Of perfume she likes she keeps to t un- changingly
 Her bath salts, soap and face DOW der breathe the same odor and be- cause it will always surround her she chooses the faint delicate perfume Of some simple flower
 Except as the finest of sprays used very sparingly scent should never be directly applied The triumph of be- ing told one is reminescent of a viol- ct bed or rose garden win never be attained by such crude methods.
 Two or three tiny balls of cotton wool sprinlded with the desired per tune and concealed in the hem of the garment; sleeping in cap, the crown of which is a sacbet; sprinkling the hearts of artificial flowers upon 9 hat; Keeping gloves and veils in boxes be- tween sheets of plotting paper satu- rated freshly every few days-these are the means by which a clever girl surrounds herself with an intangible perfume that is always delightful
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-05
Beef and Greens.

Beef and Greens.
 The curling contest for a beef and greens dinner now on between the president and vice president B G.. Dickson playing for Che latter in the absence Of Vice Gordon Is now very Favorable to President Ross. Tho first same was played Monday nigh when Ross defeated Dickson 2i to { Tues- day night Johnston defeated Phelps g. t0 I. Only one same in Che contest remains to be played Miller and Wat son. The dinner win take place at the 3. r. N mess Jan 6.-(White horse Star)
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-05
preltY rahle cover..

There are many attractive materials which can be utilized as covers for tables. Pieces of old brocade or em- broideries can be picked up at reas- enable prices at upholstery shops. and l bound with a wide gold braid are charming as covers. Oblong or oval pieces Of plain velour lined with a soft felt make satisfactorily coverings.
 For smaller tables Japanese mats with their rich blues. greens and goids or stripes oi embroidery are just the thing.
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-05
Home rrled Receipts

Curry Powder Many people are very fond of curry sauce for chicken, rice, or slowed game win be glad to know of good receipt 80 chat they make make the powder at home as they have need Of it.
 One ounce each of ginger mustard and pepper 8 ounceB each of cortland CT and tumuric. 1-2 ounce Of carda- nom and 1-4 each 5f cayene pepper and cummin seed. Pound all well and sift fine cork tight in a bottle and use one teaspooniul to flavor Q sauce with.
 chiii #Sauce.--Talle 24 large, ripe, tomatoes. [ white onions, 8 green pep. persSf tahlespoonfuls of salt l Of cin- anon. i.2 teaspoonful pf ground cloves
The Alaska daily empire., 1915-01-05
From too Id 90o

-T--0 -7- - 70
 Ho is 8 dub bowler who is not roll- ing mp eouplo oi hundred two games ia every thgee at the iocal alleys these days iu Che practice Incident to selecting 9 team to contest with those players rom Skagwoy-By-the-Sea who will likely be over Go get their some time this month. Al Cronin up to last night was nigh roller for the month of December with 22S. For his conduct he NH be given credit for 9 quarters dues at the club.-tWhite- horse Star)