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Evening journal., 1916-03-08
60 better babies"
IN new Castle SHOW
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was found in any milk sold in New
Castle.
This afternoon will be school
Children's Day" AT o'clock a talk
on Tuberculosis" will be given by
Miss Elizabeth Sumner. nurse in
charge Of the New Castle county dis
pensaries. and al o'clock "a playlet
entitled Friend of Health" will be
presented by twenty little girls. The
school children OF New Castle will be
dismissed earlier than usual this
afternoon. in order to be able TO attend
the meeting in the hall.
At Z 80 o'clock this evening The
Lone Game" will be presented in lee
ture and moving pictures by Dr. Al
bert Robin. of this city.
Tomorrow afternoon will be "lligl
School Girls" day. An address OF
social Hygiene will be presented bl
the Rev. Mabel Irwin, executive secre
/ tarv OF the Delaware Society of Socia
Hygiene. while an address on Health
will be- given by -...s Marie Lockwood
OF Middlctown.
The week will come to a close ON Fri
dav afternoon. when an address ol
PLAY and Fairgrounds and "Mora
Training for Children" will he given b.
'iss Carvin and Miss Mary T.. Rcl
respectively.
The meetingn are open to the pub
lie. no charge Of admission beini
made. Souvenirs of various baby food
samples along with doll babies, cut
outs. literature. etc. are given TO eac
mother who attends. Two prizes vii
be awarded TO the best baby and {
the next best baby. The first priz
will be a So gold piece TO be presente
bv the Metropolitan Life Insuranc
Company. while the second prize vii
he silver loving cup, TO be presente
by Mrs. Deemer
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
FIRE, EXPLOSIONS
Wreck chemical
PLANT; | killed
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plant and scattered twisted. flaming
debris over a wide area. Firemon
concentrated their efforts on saving
the storage house. said to contain
high explosives.
The room in which the explosives
are stored is separated from the burn.
ing building by a thick fire wall. but
the fire doors were burned through
and an explosion dwaring all earner
ones was momentarily expected. Dr.
II. r. Carvath works manager was
preparing his statement regarding the
fire when the new danger developed
and he was forced to abandon his
Office.
Onlc els and hremen crouched be.
hind other buildings. powerless to
throw water on the flames
A string OF freight cars standing
on siding two blocks away was bowl
ed over while one of the huge cleo
trio hauling locomotives OF the Mia
CARA Falls Junction Railway was
, completely demolished
: Steel tanks about 20 by % feet di.
mensions we're shot through a three.
/ foot solid brick wall like proiectiles
and sank I'm the Niagara river some
! 100 yards distant. Machinery OF every
7 description lies heapcd in tangled and
twisted masses IN various parts OF the.
yard
The plant manufactures nitratos as
a bi-product which are delivered &C.
the various powder companies work
ing on war orders Il is also under
stood they have immense direct wan
orders.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
Solemn season
OF lent Opens
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i'billNutu + TOM rage Asl
in the Catholic churches and will con-
tinue for the next forty days.
Yesterday was known as Shrove
Tuesday. or Pancake Tuesday. and
was a day Of feasting and merrymak-
ing preparatory 60 entering upon the
period OF abstinence and self-denial.
Today is Ash Wednesday and is dis
tinguished by the marking of the fore
heads of the faithful by the priests.
in token OF mans origin and return
to the earth.
In the Catholic churches there were
celebrations OF the Holy Eucharist
this morning Bishop John J. Monag-
han oniciated at the Cathedral and
was assisted by Monsignor John A.
/ Lyons and the Rev Dr. James NJ.
Grant. At the service this evening
the Rev. Walter Elliott Of Washington,
will preach the sermon.
This year the Lenten period begins
nearly a month later than il did in
/ 1915. and. due to the great stress and
] trouble which has prevailed during
1916. the celebration will be more eX-
tended and more general than 1t has
been for many yars.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
MODERN Samaritan
mistaken FOR Thief
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not think Allen intended to Keep his
money.
ln his own behalf. Allen said hc had
been about town with Reed. had taken
him 90 barber shop and also TO sa-
loon and that when hc became badly
intoxicated started To- take him to the
ferry and also took his pocketbook The
pockctbook was found n Aliens posses
sion but it contained only Sl. Reed
. 30 hc nad 50 In the pockctbook earlier
in the evening. He stated be- had given
81 10 Allen for .rfc keeping.
h,ed was fined 81 ON charge of
drunNcnnc-s Allen ls fined 50 and
costs ON the di-ordcrly conduct charge
hut was di-rsi--ed ON the larceny a.
hailee charge.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
CAPTURE
REGNEVILLE near
VERDUN Fortress
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shelling Regneville with the greatest
violence from their newly-won posi-
tions on the cast bank Of the Meuse.
Under cover Of a heavy lombard
mcnt. the Germans were making re-
peated efforts TO bridge the river in
the loop south Of Rcgneville. The
German division that stormed Hill
No. 265 on the northeastern spur OF
Goose Hill has made several weak at
tacks against French positions high
er on the slopes. Artillery is being
brought up in preparation for heavy
assault against both Goose Hill ana
Dead Man Hill. to the east
On the east bank OF the Meuse. the
German guns directed a heavy can
nonade against the French front yes
terday afternoon Paris expects a
renewal Of the Crown Princes on
slaughts against General Petain's
centre at Douaumont. with another
German thrust from the region OF
Fresnes.
and of Hill 265 are not regarded as
of great Importance in themselves,
| but French military critics today
gave warning that the Crown Princes
greatest blow may be struck on this
front northwest of Verdun. Hill 265
lies at the end of a 1.0OO-yard slope
sweeping down from the summit OF
Goose Hill, six miles northwest OF
verdun. over this barren slope the
! French have constructed maze of
Wire entanglements. Every foot OF
the surface is heavily mined and un-
der the direct fire Of scores OF
French guns mounted on the Goose
Hill Heights
Paris estimated today that IL would
cost the Crown Prince more than TO-
600 in killed and wounded TO storm
the position. but admitted If might
we'll be worth the cost.
THE German advance through
Forges would be unimportant If Il
had occurred elsewhere" wrote tho
military critic of Petit Parisien, "bui
in view Of the slackening Of the at
tacks north Of Verdun, the question
arises whether It is not the prelude
to very severe assaults on Goose Hill
But there need be no anxiety. Th'
French staff has not omitted to pre-
pare for an attack west of the
Meuse
Berlin dispatches today were
strangely silent on this importan
fighting on the west bank OF thu
Meuse failing even to confirm Frencl
reports of German gains. Advicel
from the Kaiser's capital dwelt chief
ly with the preparations for a re
newal Of the heavy artillery attacl
on the northern and eastern fronts o
VerdN1
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
COAT WORTH SOMETHING
TO HIM TODAY. ANYWAY

Samuel Fisher. colored was ar
raigned In City Court today on
charge OF the larceny OF coat be-
longing TO James Maiden colored. The
coat which had been placed on tho
clerks desk was said In the informa
tion to be worth fifty cents. II APP
poarod 20 be badly worn
"Thc State will nolle PROSE- this
charge as the article stolen had no
real value" said Assistant City So
licitor Lynn.
Fisher was dismissed.
I, After court the coat was claimed
/ by Maiden. who said it was Of value
to him and he could Wear IL awhile
| yet.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
RUSSIAN SPRING DRIVE
Will BE- AGAINST Turks
BY The United Press.

BY The United Press.
STOCKHOLM, March S.-Russia
has abandoned plans for a great
spring offensive against the Austro-
Germans and is concentrating her
energies in the campaign against the
Turks, according to information re-
ceived here today. The Car has de-
cided to relinquish Poland TO Ger
many. If necessary, hoping to more
than offset this loss by the capture of
Bagdad a large slice of Turkish Asia
Minor and possibly Constantinople.
Large bodies OF fresh troops. re.
cruited I'm Eastern Asia or a fresh
drive through Galicia, are being sent
into Armenia with supplies OF ammu.
milton il was stated.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
SLUSH and Storm
NO BAR TO SHOPPERS
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offers that they are making on these
days. arc also attracting more and
more buyers from the rural sections
and down the state.
While the weather was disappoint
ing to persons who had determined
on gathering Dollar Day bargains,
the stores nevertheless were throng-
cd and the bargains eagerly we're
snapped mp. There was no question
about the success of the day.
Many Of the merchants thought of
trying 10 have Dollar Day extended
over tomorrow. but by noon they
found their special bargain offerings
so depleted that they did not have
the articles 10 meet another days
demand. Consequently those shop
pers who did not get the choice Dol
lar Day offerings today will not have
a.other opportunity until another
Dollar Day Is held.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
Believes COUNTY IS
LOSING ON ASSESSMENT

William T. Purks. commissioner for
the Second district, at the meeting
of the Levy Court yesterday AFTER
noon suggested that the court appoint
a commission to revise the county as
sessment In Mr. Purks opinion the
county is losing large amounts ot
taxes because Of low and unfair as
sessments. No action was taken by
the court on the subject A state
ment has been made that properties in
rural districts are assessed at about
one-sixth their value.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
GASOLINE Runs IN Street
when TANK WAGON UPSETS

Barrett Stradley. a driver for the
Hoarn Oil Company for the past two
days. was slightly injured about the
shoulders this morning when he was
thrown from two-horse delivery
team Of the company loaded with 20o
gallons OF gasoline. when the team
turned turtle after skiddinE down
East sixth street at French. When the
wagon upset the cocks on the tank
wagon broke and the gasoline ran
into the streets.
Tho horses attached TO the wagon
were uniniurod
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
]. A. Miller DROPPED
DEAD ON The Street

John Albert Miller. aged 5s years
dropped dead at Front and Scott
streets about $50 o'clock last night
as the result of a heart attack. The
deceased is said to be a native of New
York. but had lived in this city for
several years He formerly worked
at one Of the local fibre company
plants.
The funeral will be held Friday af'
ternoon. from the residence of lsa'
dore Blank. No 1906 Union street. In
terment will be made at Silverbrook
cemetery.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
REPORT ENYER PAsHA DEAD.

BY The United Fress.
ATHENS. March S-Though no
confirmation is obtainable from Con-
stantinople. II Is persistently rumor-
ed here that Enver Pasha Turkish war
leader. is dead Recent rumors that
Enver was wounded by would-be-as-
confirmed.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
ORPHANS, COURT WORK.

In Orphans Court today. IL. =. Joslyn
was granted an order Of sale Of real cs-
tate of Margaret Wigelesworth.
Rudolph J., otteni was appointed
guardian Of Percival Ottcni.
Franklin Brockson was granted an
order Of sale of the property of Edward
7. Thomas.
Augusta NJ. Benson was appointed
guardian Of Francis aud Anton karas-
inski.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
EMANUEL MEETS MINISTRY.

DV The InltCU Frcss,
ROME. March S.-For the second
time since the outbreak of the war.
King Victor Emanuel has returned
from the front for a conference with
the ministry. He conferred for sew
eral hours with cabinet officers today,
planning to return to army headquar-
ters within a few hours.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
MR.. FELL IN NEW LOCATION

Lewis S. Fell, who has been in tho
hardware and pet stock business at
the y L. corner Fourth and Shipley
streets for the past sixteen years.
will shortly remove 10 No 109 West
Fourth street. Mr.. Fell recently pur-
chased this property and the Fell
property at Fourth and Shipley
streets has been sold TO Max Eph-
aim.
Mr.. Fell will have his new build
ing remodeled and when completed
he will carry a full line Of hardware
feeds. seeds and pet stock
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
keep TIN CANS OUT
+ OF YOUR GARBAGE PALS

Having received numerous COM
plants ABOUT housenolders placing
IN cans, asnes ana sucn waste mate
rial IN garbage cans, winch Is a VIOLA
uon OF the law, the Board OF Health
mas decided to enforce the law in sucn
violations and the following notices
have been issued by the Health Board:
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
ZEPPELIN DAMAGED.

BY The United Press.
LONDON. March S.-The broken
piece OF Zeppelin propeller mas
picked up in the county Of Kent today.
u is believed here that one OF the
dirigibles that bombarded Kent and
other counties Sunday night was
struck and damaged by a shell from
an anti-aircraft gun.
The German Admiralty, reporting
on the Sunday night Zeppelin rail on
England. asserted that all the Zeppe.
Inns returned safely. though heavily
stormed.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
SWEDEN FILES NINE PROTEST
n NM TnlIed Prese

DN I Nt 0MlitQ ~ us
COPENHAGEN. March S.-Sweden
has protested to Germany against the
sowing Of mine field south OF Fal-
sterbo. within Swedish territorial wa
ters. according TO advices from Stock
holm today She demands oompensa-
tion for the destruction Of the Swed-
ish steamer Knippla. and smaller ves-
sells. by German mines.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
Paint Without Oil
Remarkable Discovery That Cuts
Down the Cost Of Paint Seventy
Five Per Cent.

A Free Trial Package is Mailed 70 Everyone
Who Writes.
A. l.. Rice, prominent manufacturer Of
Adams. n. Y, has discovered a process Of
making a new kind of paint without the use
of oil. He calls Il powdrpaint. II comes in
the form Of a dry powder and an that is re-
Quired Is cold water 10 make paint weather
proof. FIRE proof and durable as oil paint
IL adheres 20 any surface, wood. stone OF
brick. spreads aud looks like oil paint and
costs about one-fourth as much.
Write TO Mr.. A. L. Rice. Manufr 26b
North ST.. Adams. n. ", and he viii send
you free trial package. also color card and
fun information. showing you how you can
save a good many dollars. Write today.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
PROF. DrTTON TO LECTURE.

Professor T.. G.. Dutton. OF Delaware
College. will give the second OF the
extension lectures OF Delaware Col
lege heinp held al the Young Mems
Christian Association. tonight lie viii
lecture on "rhe Poetry OF the Civil
War"
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
LECTURE AT UNITARIAN CHURCH

The Rev. Louis c. Cornish. general
secretary Of the American Unitarian
Association. of Boston, will give a
lecture tonight m the parlors OF tsa
Unitarian Church. Eighth and West
streets. A social half hour will fol-
low.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
German ULTIMATUM
SOON FOR PORTUGAL
By The United Press.

By The United Press.
AMSTERDAM. March Germany
is preparing to send an ultimatum TO
Portugal, according to Berlin advices
received here today. The Portuguese
government thus far has ignored the
German note. delivered q week ago
protesting against the seizure of Ger
man ships.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
nELAMARE HOsPITAL CAsEs.

George Boulder. Of No. 1920 Poplar
street was treated at the Delaware
Hospital today for a lacerated leg.
John Dianiewicz. OF No. 4l3 East
Second street. was also treated for a
lacerated lip.
Evening journal., 1916-03-08
TO TELL AROrT MILk.

Frederick Brady. Of Aiiddletown
Farms incorporated. will address
the Rotary Club AT noon tomorrow, on
the subject: milk. from Cow TO Con-
sumer."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-25
infant H0PEWELL LOSES
TO PROD|CAL PETERSBURG
Cockade City Re-EstabIishcd on VIr.
ginia League Circuit With Vic
tory Over Powder IuRs.
BIG CROWDS OVER CIRQUE
Huge Mob OF Fans Sees Opener
in Petershurg-Iortsm Poles
Out Victory Over Tars-Rocky
Mount Beats Builders in Eleventh..
By STAFF Corresnondent 7

PETERSBURG. VA, April "a
Petersburg. the prodigal, and Homo
we'll. the infant. inaugurated tho Vtr-
ginia League season here this after
noon before the largest crowd that
ever witnessed a baseball game In this
city. Not less than 5000 fans turned
out TO welcome tho wanderers homo.
ana incidentally to nee tho youngster
receive its baptism into professional
ranks. and the majority were we'll sat
ishcd with tho manner In which the
Cockade city representatives SPANKED
IN" baby of tho circuit to
Preceded by street parade. tho
pa'hc was the gala occasion Of the
daN In Petersburg, which was thronged
with visitors. Tho Hopewcl CON
uhSent was swellcd by hundreds OF
operatives from the Du FONT plant
"hich was idle yesterday. Along
crowded Htreets tho long procession ot
automobiles Journiod to the bail nc,d
ana me teams were followed there by
mo thousands. Long before the rama
started, the grand stand and blearhors
were hl!ed 10 capacity. and when tho
| hrSt ball was pitched across the nan
by PRESIDENT Single, OF the Petersburg
| foul lines
TIE Powder Puffs got off 70 a fyinr
start In the second frame. when two
! runs were pushed across hy clean h,t
! ting Summers. who is none Other
than our old friend. Jack Hinton led
with beautiful triple to right field
| Anus thcn stepped up and laced one
center Tor the came distance lie
| scored on - sacrifice fly by Rowe
| turiously, the heroes OF tho tbr,s
n"Sc blows were responsible for tho
quoting or the count in tho sop,s
! Irhne Moorc!ield was hit by q pItchra
baiI hnd Ritchio walked The former
'"ihed when Summers jumbled ~
| sronnder Richie then scored when
| Slh"s manhandled the ball with two
on ana three balls and two strikes IN
! u" n""cr. steve Castor was sent in
! '"to to relieve RusscT. who startoa ,bn
/ game. and naturally he loaded mo s,,o
F! ions with gratuitous ticket In mt.
dangerous extremity a sp,nnv d.rii
I play saved the day
petersburg got 70 CASTOR In ,h,
/ seventh. when three runs were scorea
/ on h'' natter, walk. r double and
! ritie IN IN" order set forth Ri,chio
ana Henry landed for the long whacks
! ihe "o"hers also scored in tho third.
! on a walk. stolen base and Two
| base swat BY Iudgins
! The Powder PuTs worked IN q hat
| tne rally in tho eighth Tennort
| walked Steinbrenncr famed. but sim
! mons brought Teunnnt home with :.
double 20 left. Gust beat ont nm IN !.
heid hit. and Simmons counted q, a
aacrihc" ny by Summers
iiH"einS featured the hitting end OF
me zane with three hits. two being
doubles, IN four trials Alhus. IN m
sam" number OF tr!os, got two s,nrie.
| and triple e 700
.faham went the fulI route for
+! petersburg hl,hourh vyoh,,;v ~ t,,,an
ne performed creditably
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-25
PITY THESE POOR FELLOWS
RICHMOND PLAYERS RUN
TONGUES OUT ON PATHS
Ants Turn Baseball Game Int Track
Meet and Complete Circuit
Twenty-Five Times.

The Richmond College Spid,rs v.,+
GOWN 10 DEFEAT yesterday afternoon at
mo hands OF tho Richmond Ints by tho
score or 20 to 2. twenty-five hita.
nided 10y the nine errors made nv
.he ooiiogfans, briefly tells tho story Of
now the runs counted
In their half Of the first the INT.
scored Two runs on a base on halls
an ihheid out and an error In avery
inning thereafter. with the excentton
oi mo seventh. tho International
LeaGuer5 registered one or more
counters; In the eighth the Int
scored thirteen runs. Tho heat tb.t
mo Spiders could do was 70 pathar
'"o runs during the nine innings.
mo Richmond infeld presentad
oiterent appearance from INV her.to
iore: Mikey kelliher was on first. with
mack Elbel at short. Kircher on thru
una marty Nye Mt the keystone poni,
ZION. HACK Eibel Is II shortfelder NJ
no little ability. Although he nad.
Two mlscucs. he handled tho otnsr
chances In fine style
Manager Smith. OF the Climbers. and
Coach Dobson. OF tho Spiders, took .
turn at hurting. Tho former had mn
edge on tho latter. RS tho Ints car
nered seven hits and thirteen runs Off
Doosons delivery. while Manager
smith held tho colleglans to ono hit
and one run.
me Richmond team swiped ton
SACKS. Burch led tho smuggling, with
I've hits In seven tries Sisson scored
ooth runs for tho Spiders.
I,IFn n
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-25
TARHEELS WIN IN Eleventh

:, ROCKY MOUNT. y. C.. April "a
Moro than 1000 people saw the Tar
heels score a winner in the opener
this afternoon, when tho locals scored
IL 7-to-G victory over Newport News
The decision came after there were
two men down in the eleventh session.
II was gala day in Rocky Mount,
Win plenty Of baseball, and while
both teams were II wee bit crratic AZ
times. this was offset with sensational
plays galore. in which both shared
hihe. Eisel stood ont prominently az
the star IN this line. His racing
catches. FIRST against the boards and
men INTO the base lines TO grab n
Texas Lacquer off his shoctops, cut off
n mt, In great style. I.cake. for tho
chhinps, went until tho sixth without
one dropping safe OF him, but slippcd
III The three successive frames and al
lowed two runs in each through the
very liberal aid in tho error depart
ineht by his teammates: then, catch
ing hts stride, he was effective for the
rest OF the journey which. it appear
Cd was going TO he stopped by twi-
light; but Talbots thrcc-piy drive Sns
not taken into consideration, and this
ana an !nhcld miScue brought victory
TO the locals Score:
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-25
TRUCKERS DOWN MARY JAMES

PORTSMOUTH,, VA. April 24-The
largest crowd that ever witnessed n
game OF ball in Portsmouth cav the
truckers defeat the Norfolk Tars this
afternoon by a score OF to 9. More
man 1000 paid admissions were in
washington Park when tho umpire
called play ball." and the crowd ex-
tended on the playing field.
The game was we'll played from the
start. and was won by tho pitching OF
Wood. with the aid OF timely stick
work by hls teammates.
Norfolk opened with a two-run lead
that was gained by clean hitting. but
after the first frame, the Tars were
unable to solve the speed md curves OF
Smoky joe Wood and did not get
another runner around the circuit
The Truckers made their first run
In the third inning, and drove Cochran
from the box In the fourth. when Rey-
nols hit one over the left field fence
for n homer. and two moro runners
were chased around on hits Kraft re-
iicved Cochran. and held tho Truckers
safe for tho remainder OF tho game.
Norfolk, Port smoutb
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-25

,.LUSTER SPRINGS. VA, AprII -
,nn being defeated by the South Roa-
tpn nine on Saturday, tho John ,3os
SHAH High School team camn la la,
sslrGnS to-day. and defeated Cluster
ss nsrns y, academy hero to-day by the
fbo o, - TO l.. Woodward was on
ihowna the home team but six hits
nome nom run by Woodward was the fcs.
Score by innings: ,,
5 5,p't MARSHALL 10 $4,000 Oil is q
cluster Springs 0oIooo0o.-i =
-. ndtteries; John Marshall WOOD
ware ana Stumpf and NissIey: t.Ius,a,
Cooper. Dahce ana
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1916-04-25
WALTER JOHNSON AGAIN
PUTS CR|MP IN YANKEES
For Third Successive Time This Sea
son New York Bows Before
Big Swedc.
sCHALK TWISTS HIS ANKL
Chicago Catcher Will Be Out for
Several Days-Tygers Defeat SOx.
Boston Blanks Mackmen, and In
tlianS Defeat Browns.

WASHINGTON. April o4.-walter
Johnson defeated the Yankees to-day
for the third time In as many starts.
Tho Senators knocked Bob Shaw
key out OF the box. winning S to 3.
Johnson held the visitors to two hits
until tho ninth. He did not allow a
binglo for six innings. only eighteen
men facing him. Four hits In the
ninth saved New York from a shut
out.
Shawkey's wildness paved the way
for two Washington runs In the third
inning. and q vollsy or hits drove hin,
to cover In the fourth. Cullop. who
replaced him. also was wild, and gave
way to Shocker in the sixth. Score: