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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20

porter being a permanent visitor in
the homes of those who assisted can
didates during the campaign.
The campaign was a great expense
to the management of The Report; in
fact, it would be waste of good hard
cain if the merits of The Reporter did
not warrant future patronage, there
fore the slogan, d" new subscriber, a
future subscriber" will be the by-word
of the management.
The Reporter thanks all candidates
through whose efforts the great sue
cess was possible, and while all could
not win, each and every one received
a square deal. Great credit. is due to
the winners who worked so faithfully.
Effort drew its reward so ''All's we'll
that ends we'll"
The winners in the Shower of Gold
for Babies are announced in the big
ad found on page three of this paper,
also the certificate of the judges who
counted and tabulated the votes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
SHOWER Of GOLD
CAMPAIGN CLOSED
Read the Winners Found in the Big AID in
Another Page

The Reporter Shower of Gold for
Babies" which has attracted so much
attention and which was so generous
" supported by the people of Grand
Rapids and adjoining territory for the
past eight weeks, came to a close last
night at nine o'clock.
The prize winners were promptly
paid this morning and all agreed that
the campaign was conducted square
~ and impartially throughout
AS a direct result of the campaign
The Reporter, added handsomely to its
list of subscribers and today The Re
porter can boast of the largest paid
in advance list of any newspaper in
Grand Rapids and Wood county.
Those who paid their subscriptions
during the campaign, will be given a
good, clean, newsy, Tell the truth
newspaper and every effort will be
made by the publisher to establish a
confidence between subscribers and
publisher which will result in The Re
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
CRUCIFIXION
TOMORROW Night

One of the most beautiful sacred
cantatas ever written will be given by
the choir of st. Johns Episcopal
church tomorrow evening. August
Miller, tenor soloist of great ability
will take the tenor parts. Carlton
Stamm, local singer of great promise
and who possesses a beautiful sympa-
thetic voice will take the baratone So
10 parts.
The public in general is invited to
attend this service.
1t is seldom that anything of the
magnitude of Stainer's Crucifxion is
attempted by choir in cities of the
size of Grand Rapids and great credit
must be given to the members of the
choir and the conductor, Mrs. I. P.
Witter, for their ability to give it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20

Western Athletic association and gives
an account of his proves as an ath-
lete as well as producing a cut of
hin, Smith is considered a frst-class
MAI in basket ball and Rugby football.
Arthur Smith, who for a short time
was employed at Port Arthur entered
the medical school at London about
two years ago and in that time has
made an enviable record as an athlete
That his ability is recognized is shown
by his election to the high office Of
vice president of the powerful athletic
association.
The letter received by Mr.. Natwick
was censored by the Canadian govern
ment and was mailed at London, April
Is, arriving in Grand Rapids on April
IS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
WHY NOT anew
station HERE

A news dispatch from Fond du Lac
states that the Chicago & North Yves
tern railroad company intends to
build a $4,000 station at that city.
No one in Grand Rapids will be-
come angry or lose any sleep if the
Chicago & North Western railroad
company would spend about half that
amount in building a modern station
in this city.
The business men ought to get after
Paul" and see if he can't induce the
"men higher up" to consider giving us
at least a station with modern con
veniences and meeting the require
ments of a city of this size.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20

An official statement is to be pre-
pared covering the agreement on COM
pulsory CONSUMPTION, it is rumored
probably only for short time.
Postponement of general conscrip-
ton for not more than two months to
give the voluntary method time to
produce number of men demanded by
the army heads.
1t was announced the agreement was
reached in a secret session of the cab
met.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
EAGLES WILL
GIVE DANCE

Grand Rapids Aerie 373 Of the Fra
ternal Order of Eagles will give
grand Easter Ball on the evening of
April "A at the Amusement hall. A
large orchestra has been engaged for
the occasion and the affair promises
to be one of the big features Of the
early spring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
DISCUSS POSSIBILITIES
Of AVERTInG BREAK
German Ambassadors and Secretary Lansing
in Conference Herman Hopeful

Although the ambassador refused
to comment on the conversation when
he said it was entirely confidential,
it was indicated as a result of the con-
ference, he does not take hopeless
view of the situation.
Secretary Lansing was given rea-
son to believe that further activities
ofthe submarines will not occur while
the present negotiations are beng
conducted.
It was pointed out to Secretary Ian
sing that some Of the things the Unit
ed States has asked for distinct chang
es in Germany's tactics.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
SCOTS TRIP IS TO
OPEN WAY TO WITHDRAW
Officially the Chief Of Staff is Canvassing Sit
uation for Secretary of War

Parral battle showed on what trouble
some grounds the chase rests.
Officially Scott is to canvass the sit
uation and report to Secretary Baker,
who has felt the need of word of
mouth information regarding the mil
itary conditions.
Scott is due to arrive at San Anto-
Mo tomorrow and will probably be
back here in weeA or ten days and
may recommend radical changes in
conducting the operations in the Villa
. hunt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
TIME TABLES OF
PASSENGER SERVICE
Chicago & Northwestern Ry.
Going Northwest.

Chicago & Northwestern Ry.
Going Northwest.
No. 433, Lv. Milwaukee----7.5O a. m.
No. 433, Ar. Grand Rapids--1:55 p. m.
No. 433, Ar. Fond du Lac--9:53 a. m.
No. 433, Ar. Marshfield----2:35 p. m.
No. 400, Lv. Milwaukee $40 p. m.
No. 400 Ar. Grand Rapids 1887 p. m.
No. 400, Ar. Fond du Lac--7:07 p. M
No. 400, Ar. Marshfeld- 80 p. m.
Going Southwest.
No. 400, Lv. Marshfeld- 4:45 a. m.
No. 4O6 Lv Grand Rapids $3.50 a. m.
No. 406, Ar. Fond du Lac--9:0O a. M
No. 406. Ar. Milwaukee--10:5O a. m.
No. 416 Lv. Marshfeld- 1905 p. m.
No, 416, Lv. Grand Rapids 12:45 p. m.
No. 416, Ar. Fond du Lac--4:2O p. u
Nekoosa Branch
South Bound
Lv. G. Rapids, 1870 a. M, 2:15 p. m
Ar. Nekoosa--12:01 p. M, 2:50 p. m.
Going North
Ar. G. Rapids, 1915 p. NJ, $3.50 p. m.
Lv. Nekoosa--12:2O p. m, 300 p. m.
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Ry.
Going North.
No. 25, pass. (Sun. Only 1928 a. m
No. 5, pass. D. Tex. Sun. )--6:35 p. m.
No. I, D. tex. Sun m.
Going South
No. 2, pass. daily----9:41 p. m.
No. 6, pass. D. lex. Sum- 1924 p. m.
Green Bay & Western Ry.
Going East.
No. 2, Lv. Grand Rapids daily,
except Sunday ----2:14 p. m.
No. 2. Ar. Green Bay---5:45 p. m.
No. 4, Ar. Green Bay---11:2O a. m.
No. 4, Lv. Grand Rapids daily
except Sunday---6:50 a. N.
No. 1, Lv. Grand Rapids daily,
except Sunday-----10:27 a. m
Going West
No. 1, Ar Winona- D. m.
No. 1, Ar. Minneapolis p. m.
No. 1, Ar. St. Paul------4:50 p. m.
No. 8, Ar. Grand Rapids,
daily, except Sunday p. m
500 Line.
No. sol, Lv Grand Rapids--9:25 a. m.
No. sol, Ar. St. Paul 400 D. m.
No 500, Lv. Grand Rapids-3:55 p. m.
No. 803. Ar. Chippewa Falls 9:05 p. m
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
Il DEAD TOLL
Of CYCLONE
100 Injured In WindstOrm Which Wis.
its Missouri. Expect Death List
To Grow.
CBy United Press Association

Kansas City, Mo. April 20.-With II
reported dead and 100 injured, the
mayor was expecting communications
from several districts and it is thot
that the toll Of death of last nights
storm will be much greater. No de-
finite reports have been received from
Morgan, Miller and Cole counties,
where the cyclone cut a wide swath.
Reports indicated that cyclone had
struck AIean near here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
LOCAL DENTISTS
ATTEND clinic
At WAUSAU

The Wisconsin Valley Dental Asso-
citation held a convention at Wausau
yesterday. Those who attended from
this city were Drs. c. T. Foote and J.
S. Sayles.
The meeting was very interesting
and instructive, the clinic was given
by DR.. H. Morton of Milwaukee and
DR.. Boos of Minneapolis.
The meeting was well attended and
was highly satisfactory in every way.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
LASKO SENT UP"
FOR ID YEARS
Wife Who Attempted to Aid Him in
Escape From Jail Sentenced to
Years.
(By United Press Association.)

Wautoma, Wis, April 20.-John Las
ko, and his wife were taken to Wau-
pun penitentiary today-the man to
start serving a sentence of IA years
for murder. His wife to serve two
years for attempting to aid her hus-
band in escaping Jail by smuggling a
saw hid in a huge cake.
Lasko was found guilty yesterday
in circuit court He was accused of
numbering H. Mackie, in October at
Red Granite, Wis, following a quarrel
over a woman. He was captured in
Chicago three months later.
In circuit court Drisfoll was sentenc-
ed to the penitentiary for years on
a charge to blow the safe in the post
office at Plainfeld.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
By ROBERT J. BENDER

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Washington, D. c., april 20.-Ger-
man Ambassador Won Bernstorff dis
cussed with Secretary Lansing to-day
the possibilities of averting a break
between Germany and the United
States.
The conference lasted % minutes.
The ambassador obtained the secre-
tary's views on the steps necessary to
make the German submarine cam
paign conform to the terms of inter
national law and humanity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
TROOPS SAID TO BE
IN POSITIVE DANGER

1t was also stated that the position
of the Expedition is one of positive
danger.
Two fights with Villistas have been
reported by Carranzistas in the vi
cinity of Parral where Villa was last
reported.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
By c. P. GROSS.

Omitted Press Staff Correspondent
Washington, D. c., April 2O-To lay
the ground work for the withdrawal of
American troops from Mexico is be-
heved here to be the object of Chief
Of Staff, General Scott's trip to the
border
Scott departed last night SCOTS
trip is generally assessed to the fact
that the Villa hunt is at standstill.
Funston wants an enlargement of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
WEEKLY VISITS
DONOT MAKE
ARESI[)ENI
(By United Press Association,

Madison, Wis, April 19.-The At
torney General on Wednesday adj
vised District Attorney E. P. German
of Wausau that a veterinary surgeon
by going to a village once a week does
not establish a place of residence pro-
vided any person may treat domestic
animals within a ten mile radius of his
office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
CITY CLERKS
OFFICE WILDE
ON WEST SIDE
Newly Appointed Clerk VIII Have Of
fees in Connection With His Place
of Business. A Very Convenient L0-
cation.

Joseph Wheir, Jr., the new city clerk
will have his offices at the confection-
cry store at the corner of Grand Ave
and Third Ave.
A special room in the rear of the
store will be fixed up and equipped
with the necessary office furniture, etc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
FOOT BALL WORK
STARTS TODAY
(By United Press Association.

Madison, Wis, April 19.-All foot
ball candidates of the University will
report at the gymnasium this after
noon for the start of spring training
practice. Coach Juneau and Assist
ant Coach Cub Buck and Captain Paul
Meyers will have charge of the squad
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
Will
GIVEDANCE

The Catholic Order of Foresters will
give May dance at the Catholic So
cieties Hall on Wednesday evening,
May 3. The dance will be preceded
by $50 o'clock dinner. All the Lady
Foresters and friends will be invited
to attend this big spring social event
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
Especial to The Daily Reporter).
BULLETIN)

Columbus, N. M, April 20.-The OPP
position of Carranza brought the A
merican pursuit of Villa to a stand.
This information was learned at Army
Headquarters today.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20

A number of the friends of Miss
Helen Billmeyer tentered her a sur
prise party at her home on Wednes-
day evening. Games were played and
at late hour refreshments were serv-
ed. Miss Edna Roach from Fond du
Lac was the out of town guest present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
The Touch Fre-Eminent.

"A coy picture, Ell? A man loIling
in an easy chair and his beautiful wife
leaning over him to light his cigar"
'You haven't seen the companion
picture to it, have vou?"
why, no."
It's the same man savagely chew
ing the end Of his cigar and writing q
check. Birmingham Age-Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
FORMER RAPIDS
FOOTBALL STAR
IN CANADA
Arthur Smith Elected Vice President
of Western Athletic Association
At London, Ontario.

Albert g. Natwick buff has re-
ceived a letter from Arthur Smith,
former football star of the local high
school, who is now attending London
University at London, Ontario, in
which clipping from London news
paper is enclosed.
This clipping tells of the election of
Smith to the vice presidency of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20

An anonymous check for $500 was
received for one seat from someone
whoe merely signs himself Mr. Win
ter's great admirer-New York Tele-
graph.
No wonder paying telIers say the,x
lob is hard.-New York Tribune
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
THE D. D. D.
CLUB MEETS

Mrs. Lacy Horton was hostess to
the o. d. o. Club at their meeting this
afternoon. After a very pleasant af-
ternoon spent in sewing a delicious
luncheon was served.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
CABINET CRISIS
PASSEDFOR
THE PRESENT
British Heads Come to Agreement For
Short Time.

(By United Press Association.)
London, April 20-The crisis in the
British cabinet has been averted and
all differences settled it was announc-
ed this afternoon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
SCHOOL COMMISSIONERS.

Regular meetings of this board is
held on the first Monday of each
month at 1880 o'clock p. m.
LIST ward-Mrs. E. P. Arpin and W.
II. Reeves.
End ward-J. R. Ragan and Jacob
Searls.
3rd ward-I. P. Witter, Pres, W. F.
Kellogg.
18th ward-Guy o. Babcock, Mrs.
Sam Church.
9Th ward-Otto Bein and Carl
Nord.
9th ward-J. P. Horton, Rev. H. B.
Johnson.
7th ward-C. A. Hatch and Mrs. B.
L. Brown.
9Th ward-J. W. Natwick, C. A.
Meilicke.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
POSTMASTER
ATPITTSVILLE

Lew Palmer, was appointed post
master at Pittsville, in place of Miss
Baum resigned. He took possession
Of the office on April 10th.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20

until the arrival of DR.. Paul Withing
ton, newly elected chief coach. He is
expected from the east within a few
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1916-04-20
RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.

President-George w. Mead.
Vice President-Mrs.I I. P. Witter.
Secretary-Mrs. G. E. Boles.
Treasurer-Mrs. Geo. M. Hill.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-26
MAY EXTEND
CHI MEETING
Horsemen Want to Make Back
Some of the Money They
Have Lost

CHICAGO, jury &c. Extension OF
the 10 days racing meet at Haw.
thorne was being planned By its
hackers today Stockholders in the
Illinois Jockey club. which is hold
ing the meet, VIII meet today 10 vote
on II. Some favor fall meeting
rather than an extension. on the
ground that a move 10 extend the
meet would hurt the sport here. II
the meet is extended IL will prob
ably be for IL days. The clubs
lease OF the Hawthorne track eX-
pires this week. unless IL Is re-
newed
Secretary Eugene Beifeld. OF the
club. said the meet has been a
money losing proposition.
We are now breaking even daily,
with Saturdays showing a little
profit We think An extension would
enable us 10 pay back part Of their
money 10 the guaraRtora OF the rae.
ing fund, said Beifeld
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-26

were quite we'll filed yesterday, and
there was very .i,tle vacant pace
in the stands The ,hreeAcat scheme
Of racing continues 70 appeal % the
patrons Of Tho game There has
been hardly a bad heat ell week.
and most Of them have been extra
ordinary battles There vas less
delay yesterday than on Mcrtay.
and there were no complaints be-
cause OF a slow program.
Favorites got along much better
Tuesday than they did Monday
Only one long shot went over That
vas when Diameter Uon a heat in
the third race That paid some
hing like s35 FOR g. The victory
NJ Harrod's Greek over Murphy q
Expressive Lou astounded tho boys,
but the betting was 30 light that tho
odds were not az sensational as
they should have been The Murphy
horse was such iavorite han no
one expected a price % any sort
Tommy PLAYED with The field in the
first heat ~ the colt race. and tried
:, again IN the second lie waited
100 long. however. and EnGelman
caugh, the big fellow sound asleep
and beat him In me brush 70 ~"
wire. In the anal heat, Harrod g
Creek made Lou roll over and play
dead. Murphy quit IN the home
stretch and logged In.
The Board ~ Commerce was
great race Miss Harris " was the
'avorite and she won IN record tine,
but there was plenty OF compe'i-
lion. II vas recorded that Billy
Dale. sixth In the first heat, which
vent In 2.0iit. made his mile IN
2o7. That's how close they were.
IN the frst heat, Miss Harris had
20 come around the outside and vas
fourth a. the seyen-eighths point
"A wonderful finish won for her The
other heats found her sticking her
nose out In front without trouble, al
though closely pressed Macdonald
gave her swell drive all the way,
The summary of Tuesday, racing
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-26
Watching the
Scoreboard
YEsrERDAY'< HERot

yesterdays HERO;
The OnIy Iris speaker. Tri.
got n double sad two singles ent
Of three Zines up. the hit. drty-
ing IN three Tun-. Then he
scored two hlmsrN. s~countinG
fer every tally made by the In
dams His old teammates. the
Red Sox, were the Victims
The rsinmaker potted THREE games
In the National league.
RAY Heating ard Gin Nnrk 10.
rtEhthsnd pitchers. kissed the Yankee
payroll Eoodbye-by request OF the
management
Worlds zr~stcrt optfmisf. Chrtsty
MBthe-ron-BiE SIN says going 60 q
~tah ia roe eixhth hole Isn't bad
h-~nuse n Ia goes anywhere 81 viii
he mp.
Cool headed players on zach side
kept JOHNNY Ever- snd L~ider from
miNlsg. In the 1Ath inning Of the
Brsv~s-Cub game. Tm,tr~ Fssos
sent en- both to the clubhouse.
The Athietie~ lost sksin. Fiye
singles, t~O bases On balls nnd q
triple on LsnniuE In the second In
ninx gave st. Louis str runs.
Carmen Nm. Of TN. Rochester Ia
tern Rtiounls. held Buffalo TO enc bit
IN the nrst game 81 . deu bic header.
lowed 10 bits and lost
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-26
JOHNSON TO
BUCK MITCHELL
Pitching Duel On Program To-
day-MiSplays Aid In
Tuesday Victory

Walter Johnson and Willie Mitch
ell are slated 20 enter the arena
this afternoon and dispute a LITTLE
matter o, baseball supremacy. John.
son is named as Grinth's choice.
and this Is Mitchel.s day 20 work.
There is such thing possible that
Dubuc viii start again on account
OF his excellent two innings yester.
day. but that Is NOT probable. Dauss
might BE- hailed AS due, but George
is not going 20 DO any pitching for
while unless great emergency
arises Il i Manager Jennings
plan 20 give The Dauss arm com
pla;e res; sor a couple OF weeks and
then ask George 70 come through
and help win tho pennant
The Tigers won cheap ball game
yesterday They were alert and
they hit In p.nches, bat a comhina-
ton O, bases on balls mu1ed hies,
flies lost between helders and all
that sort OF thing tied the count and
gave the opportunity 10 win in the
ninth BY nice rally II was very
fortunate that the Nationals had an
OF day James was bad. too, and he
was pounded for four runs in the
first inning after he had two out.
Boland replaced him and went until
the eighth. when Dubuc took the
slab and flashed. Both OF these
gentlemen tvirled in sensational
fashion Only a couple OF times
after The second were they in peril.
and speedy double plays saved the
day Moeller stole home on Boland
in the second. and that was the end
OF the tallying for the visitors.
The feature play OF the day was
stop BY Wit. when Baker threw
Wild 10 third and Oscar leaped for
the ball and got 10 Il in time 10
check a pair OF runs The game
dragged az the start. and il took an
hour 10 play the arst three innings.
Umpire Nallin left with the White
Sox and Tiger fans gave three
cheers Owens and Connolly are
WORKING here now. and things went
well yesterday This IS Owens hrst
trip % pvtIoit.
Cobb VIII return 20 the game 20
morrow, in all probability. He may
be called upon today, but II he does,
his split hand will handicap him.
for II is very sore
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1916-07-26

What is the age limit OF ~innins
golt:
Is PLAYER capable OF annexln
titles after reaching the half-centur,
mark.
According 10 statement credite,
10 George Duncan. the man OF 80
still in his championship stride ar
therefore vardon. Braid and Taylo.
should 80 on winning FOR some year
yet.
Players before they're IS. hoN
ever, and IL disncult 10 step in sn
retain position Of importance If
competitive golf There are thost
men. though. who have annexed t.
ties earlier In life,
For instance. young Tom MorTi-
was only u when he WOE his frs
links laurels but Tom WAS q COLIN
wizard. Willie Park. who recently
took up his home in the Unitec
States. was - when he oagged his
arst champion ship. and AZ - be NOT
hts fourth title.
LooKir> back over history's page
We learn that old Tom Morris va
40 when he won his Hrst champion
ship IN 1861, and Is when be wo-
his fourth
The goling world frst heard o.
Taylor when he was %. and a cham
pion A. the age OF ~ he had won
the title for the 9th time.
Harry varcon was 2e when he
won his FIRST title. and he added hts
sixth a. ~ Braid was a great golf
or for years. but he was 81 before