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TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1916-06-06
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uabe DoptOn, bic Geodbtnibfeier itatt.
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Poli5eigeri6t Su Oupton su $50 SsIbs
Itrdfe perurtbeilt.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1916-06-06
Die 9hrfen

Greiben pie NulleH on oer
9autaius Gront inns
mer peiter Surid.
aonfantiHOpsl, 5. Juni.
lI.beraonbpn. Die tiirtii6e arm.e an
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Wpnat pieoer sur Sffeniipe ii6er.
sins, bat bic Ruifsn ueitsr Suriidges
trisbsu, lpie bas iiirtiid. ariessmini'
Iterium in Der folsenben getdnntmas
Dung antiinbist.
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trum, baben unisrs 5ruppsn bic Rui-
fen uusefdbr 40 &ilomster (ungefdhr
25 WeiIen) ipsii Suriidgetriefen, fros
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peridiebsnen poiitionen Stanb 5u
balien, ober bic berlorenen poiitionsn
ipiebersanebmen. paren erfolslcs uno
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erbeuieten stpsi Wtnidinensei9iise. ans
bers Waffsn unb pieI Bacterial pom
9isnistruppeu.
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iin pDr, ipsnn stp6dnit nun 5ufdnia
ben AsIm niGi aufosbabt adtt< ...
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1916-06-06
0auflcute Der Rain CTR.

Die 9ersinigung Der aauflsute Der
,Otaia Strabe label ibre llfitglieocr
Al Der 9srInmmluns Elm. bic beuts
2lbenb 8 llbr i'm 3immer 313 Der
Sanbslstammer iiattfinbet. lleber
StruBenbubn s2lnsslesenhsitsn, Siras
Benbelslhtung unb aupsre tpi4iigs
Sa9en ioq berathen iperben.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1916-06-06
Sentidler eitsrariidler alnb.

Serr 2ouis 9. Saar, als Wtliits
pdoagogs, ausiibsnbsr aiinitler unb
aOmpOnift slsid oOrtbeilbafi betanut,
bat ben 9ortras i'm Oeuti1en aitsra'
ridden Stub am N2ittipot abeno
Gr iuirb iiber mobsrne beuti6s aoms
poniiten fpre4er. Gem @prtrae folst
bic 8eI9dftsiibung.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1916-06-06
Cine rmffihe gieges'
t8iiges) Wa@ridbt.
Di. RuiT.n bebauptsn 1900 Gsfan'
gen. s,mudt 81 babsn.
9lus ben offiSiellen Disner unb gers
liner Raari6ten 1T srIidtli6. bab
lie nntpabr 1T.

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bic gtuiien an Der gunssn Gront bon
ben pripet Giimpfen an Biz an bic rus
mGnif6e Grsnse srObe Grfplgs srrun,
gen. es pirb bebauptet. bub bic Rui,
Zen 1900 @efongtne genddt bGttsn.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1916-06-06
2ofQI 8eridt.
Dies nno Sas.

= Die bisberiss ReIioen3 BON Ser'
narb e. qoaat, go. 1909 Sse4Doob
4penue purDe geitern bon 5beooors
Raper &c Bro. fir $25, 900 on aes!is
y. Wldrts pertdu't.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1916-06-06
Sdmsr5ensidrei Der Inter.
briidten.

ggie bersits in Der .Woltsseituns'
bon Waibingion aug bsridtet ipurbs.
babsn ii6 gsrtrstsr Der i'm ruiiifden
giei@ Iebenbsn GrembD5lisr, 5innIdns
Der. 9aItsn. aeiteu. aitduer. gOlsn.
TaÌˆgliches Cincinnatier volksblatt. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1885-1919, 1916-06-06

pablo 2opss, WilIos rsdts 6onb beim
lleberfan uuf Columbus, R. Ul.. nuts
be am Wontag in 5anta Roia, benz
9inrihtungsplab BON Gbibnlbua. bon
ben apnititutionaIiiten sri9ofsn.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
HUGHES NAY SPEND
time In CALIFORNIA
(By United Press)

Sacramento, Cal, Aug. 18.-On ac-
count Of the Progressive-Republican
friction over Governor Johnson, it
seems likely today that Charles
Hughes will spend the greater part
of his time in California spreading
soothing balsam."
Medford, Ore, Aug. 18.-Charles
b.. Hughes, south bound on his 35-
hour ride from Portland to San Fran
cisco, talked of the tariff and the ma
tional honor yesterday to crowds
which assembled at stations along
the way. From the rear platform of
his car the nominee made four ad-
dresses at Riddle, Roseburg, Grets,
Pass and here. In each he also sum-
married. his stand or preparedness,
protection Of American rights and in
dustrial cooperation. -
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
Will CONTEST ELECTION;
STEVENSON ROLLS UP A
DRY VOTE; BIG GRASS WET
Beam County Votes Retain It's Fourteen Saoons Unofficial Re-
turns Give Liquor Men Small Majority; Vote to Be Contested
"Dry" Advocates Confident of the Final Outcome
QUESTION OF INDIAN VOTE AT RED LAKE
+ AGENCY BE TAKEN TO SUPREME COURT


according unofficial
Pioneer Big
missing
reported
without 5s 1851
a o
May Be Changes. -. ~.s..
undoubtedly
coning Several individuals firms
Indians
pass s
Both Sides Work Hard.
county the in this
worked in effort
the largest
5000
Of Without
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
OF ALWAYS
DISCUSS STRIKE PROBLEM
WITH PRESIDENT WILSON
Meeting Being Held This Afternoon Reported That Proposals
Acceptable the Brotherhoods Opposed by
way Heads; Definite Action May Be Taken Late Today.
APPEAL MAY BE MADE TO STOCKHOLDERS
AND FINANCIAL LEADERS OF THE COUNTRY

Washington, 1SThe railway
Wilson's
managers
this afternoon.
Holden is Named Spokesman.
It understood that they that
could
herne.
Holden president Of HILL
spokesman meeting
ernoo = =
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18

Bemidji, Blackduck, Redby and
Tenstrike were the only villages in
the "dry" column. Spooner cast tie
vote. Baudette rolled up the biggest
"wet" vote of any precinct, voting
"wet" by 149 votes.
Only 20 townships out of 67 cast
a majority for the "wets."
Praises Pioneer.
The following letter was received
today from Walter T. Finch Ct Min
neapolis, official representative Of the
Anti-Saloon League: -. ~ -
August II, 1916.
Mr.. F.. G.. Neumeier,
Editor Bemidji Daily Pioneer,
Bemidji, MINI.
Dear Sir:
We wish to congratulate you and
your paper upon the heroic stand you
have taken and the efficient service
you have rendered in the county Op-
tion campaign in your county.
1t is difficult to fully estimate the
value to the cause Of Righteousness
and sobriety of our daily papers and
it is this sentiment for better things
courageously expressed by the press
of our state and nation, which is
shaping to very great extent the pub
lie sentiment for better condition
of things in the present and the fu-
ture.
Wishing you ever success in your
courageous efforts for a better county
and state, am in behalf of the
league, Sincerely yours,
WALTER F. FINCH.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
$25, 900 LOG CABIN IS
e.. USED IN PHOTOPLAY

The summer home of George Sulli-
van, one of Milwaukee's wealthiest
citizens, was used in Essanay's five
act feature, "The Misleading Lady s
The home is located at Fox Point,
short distance from Milwaukee, and
in architecture the style Of an enor-
NOUS log cabin is closely followed.
The structure alone cost $4,000
..The Misleading Lady featuring
Henry B. Walthall and Edna Mayo,
will be shown at the Grand theater
tonight.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
BAND CONCERT AT
CITY DOCK TONIGHT

The Bemidji band will give a con-
cert at the city dock tonight begin
ming at eight O'Clock. A good pro-
gram has been prepared by L. Bur-
chard, director.
The program is as follows:
''The Girl of the Eagle Ranch"
(English); Idyl-"The Glad Girl
5Lampe); medley overture Rem
ick's Hits, (Lampe); humoreske
War Songs" (Laurendeau); selec-
ton The Old Town." (Luders); in
termezzo- Secret (Gautier);
"Star Sangled Banner"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
WILSON VETOES ARMY
APPROPRIATION Bill
(By United Press)

Washington, Aug. 18.-President
Wilson today vetoed the army ap-
preparation bill on account of pro-
vision exempting retired army Off
GERS from liability to service and dis
cipline under articles Of war. The
exemption provision followed when
objection was made by retired army
officers when asked to serve during
the recruiting in the time of the Mex
ican trouble.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
COUNTIES GIVEN EXCESS
UNDER SWAMP ACT

Washington, Aug. 18.-Favorable
action was taken by the house public
lands committee on a bill which
gives to the counties in Minnesota,
including Beltrami, the excess above
$1.25 an acre and drainage charges
of funds realized from sales Of lands
under the Volstead swamp land act.
The action was on bill already
passed by the senate.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
RACES AT DIAMOND
POINT next SUNDAY

~ n -
Swimming races will be held at
Diamond Point next Sunday after
noon. The races will include so and
150-yard races for men and boys.
races for women and girls and under
water races and diving contests.
Anyone can. enter the races.
A. "A. Carter, who is in charge Of
the boat houses at Diamond Point,
has arranged series of prizes for
the winners. The prizes will include
boxes Of candy, cigars and pop.
It Unexpected that large number
of people will enter the races.
Entries can be made at the Pioneer
office.
The contests will commence at
three o'clock Sunday afternoon.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
.WILLIAM SELLER DIES
At The lYNNE HOME
(By United Press)

: William Seller died Wednesday at
the Jas. B. Wynne home in the north
ern part Of the county. He was 62
years Of age and was one of the pio-
neers of this county. He is survived
by a mother and sister who live at
St. Paul.
The funeral was held at the Wynne
school house today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
3 TO Y BUSHELS OF
WHEAT TO The ACRE
(Bv United Press)

Crookston, Mimi, Aug. 18.-The
first threshing reports received today
from the usually productive Red
River valley show from three to
twelve bushels of wheat to the acre.
The storms and rust are blamed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
.BEMIDJl MERCHANTS
TO MEET TUESDAY

The Bemidji Merchants association
will hold meeting next Tuesday af-
ternoon at three o'clock. A report
will be- made by the committees in
charge of the farm contest being con-
Quoted under the auspices of the as
sociation.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
PENNINGTON COUNTY
ROAD men NAMED

The directors of the Pennington
County Jefferson Highway associa-
tfon have been selected. They are
A. II. Pitkin and Ed. Aubol Of ST..
Hilaire, G. L. Hanson, Daniel Shaw
and Matt Barren of Thief River
Falls and V. G. Noper and Ilaf Lar
son from the western part of the
county.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
FRENCH IN BIG
A7TACk GAP PTURE
.FLUERY VILLAGE
Powerful Drive Makes Germans Re-
treat From Portion of Village
Held.
RUSSIANS THREATEN
HUNGARY INVASION
Fight Against Ambassador Gerard on
Account of Utterances Reported
Subsiding.
(By United Press)

-r E g , 4 = 4 . a=-
Paris, Aug. 1S.-( Official The
French completely recaptured the
village of Fluery last night in a pow
erful attack. Germans were driven
from the portion of the village that
they held.
Invasion of Hungary.
Petrograd, Aug. 18. Official -
Threatening an early invasion of
Hungary, the Russians have pressed
forward in the Jabkonitza region ap-
preaching the SUBMITS of the noun
tains in the region of Koromezo, Hun
gary.
Gerard Fight Subsiding.
Berlin, Aug. 18.-The fight against
Ambassador Gerard on account of the
alleged utterances regarding the Ger
man censorship, appeared subsiding
today. The Morgen Post alone con-
tinues to insist that Germany inYesti-
gate Gerard's alleged conduct. Ger
ard told the correspondents that their
activities were inviting trouble with
Germany.
British Make Gains.
Berlin, Aug 18.-It was officially
admitted that the British have sue
ceeded in pressing back the German
first line southwest of Mantipuch on
a narrow front, but the British were
repulsed north of Pozieres and west
of the Foureaux woods.
Trenches Full of Dead.
London, Aug. 18.-The British:
last night extended gains made yes,
.terday northwest Of Bazentilepitit,
entering German trenches. These
trenches we're filled with dead.
To Reinforce Teutons.
Berlin, Aug. -(Omcial) THE
Turks have rushed into Galicia to
reinforce the Teutons on the Both
mers front.
Russian attacks have been repulsed
in the Carpathians.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
Appeal to Stockholders.

appear 10 0COCKQOlQefS.
President Wilson yesterday laid his
plans for averting the threatened
railway strike before the employees
committee of $40 and having found
the managers committee adamant to
this proposal that they accept the
eight-hour day, he appealed to the
railroad presidents and asked them
to come to the White House for =
conference. ::zzz
There is every indication that IL
the railroad presidents sustain their
managers President Wilson will ap-
peal finally to the financial powers
which control the railroads, for 1t is
his purpose to deal with the ulti-
mate authorities before he gives up !
his efforts. s4
Wants 8-Hour Day.
The presidents plans:
An eight-hOur day as basis for
computing wages. #kssya''
Regular pay at the eight-hour day
rate for overtime. -.
To refer all other collateral issues
to a small commission to be created
by congress on which the employees,
the railroads and the public would be
represented. ~
Ready to Arbitrate.
But from such information as can
be gathered it appears that the rail-
road presidents, If the managers
committee understands them, are un-
alterably opposed to concedtng the
eight-hour day, or anything else out
of hand, but are quite ready to arbi-
trate anything and everything in al
most any form of arbitration upon
which the employees and the commit
tee may agree.
The railroad presidents, it is under
stood, Justify their stand upon the
broad ground of maintaining the
principle of arbitration which If sac
rificed in this. instance, they intend
to tell the president will be destroyed
as a factor in the settlement OF an
industrial dispute.
Future Can Tell.
If the railroad presidents persist
in that view and are supported by
the financial powers, only the future
can tell the outcome.
With the growing seriousness Of
the situation, congress began paying
more real attention to the crisis to-
day and there were many indications
of Intervention to prevent nation
wide tie-up.
The president today declared he
believed in the principle of the eight
hour day and that he thought the
greater part Of the people Of the
United States held a similar view.
He also sought to impress on the men
that he knew what it meant to work
for living. He said he had learned
early in life the trials Of making
both ends meet s.
Regarding the collateral issues, the
president admitted that he was at q
loss to say how they should be
settled.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
INFAhTILE PARALYSIS
INCREASES IN onIcleO
(By United Press)

Chicago, Aug. 1S.-The infantile
paralysis epidemic is increasing.
Eighty cases were reported during
the past month. Oficials admit the
spread, but denied today that 1t had
reached q stage Of malady.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
.BLACKDUCK COUPLE
GRANTED WEDDING LICENSE

Robert Daigh Rattigan and Miss
Lavina Barbara Legler, both of
Blackduck, were granted licenses to
be wed at the office Of the clerk of
the court this morning.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
FORMER BEMIDJ|
DOCTOR ATTEMPTS
SUICIDE AT FORKS
DR.. R. B. Foster, Here Up to Ten
Years Ago, Hangs Self to Door
With Bed Sheet.
BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN
MENTALLY UNBALANCED
Came to Bemidji II Years Ago; Had
Good Practice Here; Went Later
to Fosston.
BELIEVED TO HAVE BEEN
MENTALLY UNBALANCED

DR.. r.. B. Foster, dentist in Grand
Forks, formerly of Bemidji, attempt
ed to commit suicide last night by
hanging himself to the door of a
valut in the office of DR.. Henry Tis-
dale, chiropractor, in the Security
Bank building, Grand Forks, N. D.
He was taken to hospital where
his condition is regarded today as un-
certain. ~
- Well Known Here.
DR.. Foster was we'll knewn in Be-
midi. He came to this city about
II years ago and practiced dentistry
here. He left Bemidji about ten
years ago, selling his practice to Dr.
G. M. Palmer and moving to Fosston
where he opened an office. He later
moved to Grand Forks.
Since making his home in Grand
Forks he has visited in Bemidji sew
eral times.
According to report from Grand
Forks, DR.. Foster had been in an un-.
balanced mental state for the last
week, and this is believed to have
been the reason for his rash attempt.
Mentally Unbalanced.
Early last evening DR.. Tisdale met
DR.. Foster coming out of his office
in the Security Bank building. DR..
Foster appeared to be in state of
great excitement, and told DR.. Tisdale
that he twas going to the court house
to deliver himself up .......- :
Realizing that the dentist was not
himself, DR.. .Tisdale insisted on ac-
companying him, and finally: persu-
AIDED him TO return to the building.
On their return the two went to DR..
Fosters office and then decided that
DR.. Foster should spend the night in
DR.. Tisdale's office.
Attempts to Load Rife.
While they were talking DR.. *Fos-
ter seized an opportunity when his
companions back was turned and
then took a rifle from a shelf in the
7C0n fin71od IN po 0o ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18
ONE KILLED IN ST.
PAUL AUTO sMAsHUP
(By United Press J

st. Paul, Aug. Jack Dean, 35,
was instantly killed last night in a
ESelby avenue automobile smashup.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18

X X X X X X Xxx Xxx x X X X X
X OPTION ELECTION X
: X X X X x X x X X X X X x
The election results in the towns
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1916-08-18

a. q. Wedge, Jr., left today on q.
business trip to Laporte,
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CONTINUED Un Page A
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04
Night Tennis
to Be Given
gPIayNow

Tennis at night will be given a
strong play this season. Follow.
ing in the steps of the Mohawk
Golf club. Schenectady, N. Y, the
Chicago Tennis club will introduce
this novelty on It's courts, and
those devotees of the sport unable
to get out of doors during daylight
hours are now scheduling matches
to be decided after their evening
meal.
For the overhead lighting a spe-
cially designed rectangular trough
reflector. lined with mirror glass.
is employed. Three such units
have been placed In position about
30 feet above the center line OF
the court. For the court lighted
from the side eight 400-watt
tungsten lamps in angle reflectors
are used. These are placed back
of the sidelines 20 feet from the
ground.
Intensity Of light is not especial.
ly essential for slow playing, but
In rapid play such conditions will
not do. High wattage tungsten
lamps in tempered overhead sys-
tenn give as nearly perfect lighting
as can probably be obtained.
On the Mohawk courts there are
no shadows. the light comes equal
ly from In front and from behind,
and the lights are suspended so
high players seldom notice them.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04
By Waite Hoyt

From the time | was old enough
10 attend a ball game and watch
Christy Mathewson pitch. | always
hoped for the day when | might
become a Giant. My greatest ambi.
ton has been TO step into Matty's
shoes and some day be successful
on the slab.
When ! was years old ! was
considered pretty fair ball player,
out OF my class at that time.
played with fellows 10 and / years
OF age and more than held my own.
] was bigger than a good many kids
at that age, but not overgrown. At
IL was considered one OF the best
third basemen on any kid team In
Brooklyn.
In 1918 ! was skating In Pros
peet park when met q couple
OF friends who had orga nlxed a
team for the coming season and
they asked me 20 pitch. When
learned II was to be a uni
formed team ! jumped at the
chance, as had never played
with uniformed aegrega-
ton.
never threw more than two
balls TO batter before Joining
that team. yet went thru that
season with only two defeats. The
last two games were TO decide the
championship. That year had de
yeloped more or less OF a swelled
head. Probably more. Those cham
pionship games pacified me. The
next year we won easily without
a single defeat
In 1915 I pitched for Erasmus
Hall high school, winning five
and losing one. A. the high
school team played only two
games a week. the other pitcher
and myself dividing honors. I
found opportunities to pitch
elsewhere.
Then things started to happen.
I was chosen 10 pitch the big game
OF 1915 between Erasmus and Poly
Prep. a cup 10 70 TO the winning
team. In addition there was cup
to be awarded the man playing the
best individual game. We won 7
TO 4. and ! got the individual cup.
That game was played at the
Brooklyn Federal League park.
Federal agents were present and
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04

sent for me. I worked out a day,
and was offered a position with
the Colonial league, now defunct.
As was only 10 years OF age, !,
OF course. consulted my parents.
Al first they decided TO let
me 90 as the term ended In
high school, but they later made
Inquiries 40 TO my future. We
asked Bert Maxwell, who had
Intended sending me away, II
he thought ! was too young.
He agreed that the strain would
be too great for my undevei-
oped muscles, so ! remained at
home.
Desiring further Information. I
asked Nap Rucker, who lived near
by. He gave me the same advice
as Maxwell and invited me to come
up and work out with the Brooklyn
|, Nationals.
II happened that the Giants
played there q week later and IL
was then that I was asked TO visit
the Polo grounds. / went up there
and after two weeks was given Z
contract which required me to play
with the New York club should !
choose professional baseball as .
career. This did not affect my
pitching outside, so | played semi
pro baseball.
II was my best year. ! won -
games and lost 3. Ny greatest
number Of strikeouts In a game
was "a and had four no-hit no
run victories TO my credit. I
played with Brooklyn two
games after the season closed
In which was very successful.
This spring I was sent to Leba-
non In the Pennsylvania State
league along with one OF the best
third basemen In the city, Bill
Moran. There pitched four games
and won three The only one l
lost was a 1s-inning game. which
ended TO /. an error, hit and =
sacrifice beating me. In this game
Moran got five hits in seven times
at bat. pitched in all five con-
tests. relieving twice.
Then the league blew up and I
went TO Hartford in the Eastern
league. but did not pitch. AZ It
rained almost every day. I then
was recalled to sign a new con-
tract with the Giants.