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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
By GRANTLAND RICE

How far can a ballplayer throw a
golf ball?
This query has been agitating polite
golf and baseball circles for some time,
with a passively normal amount of de-
bate back and forth as TO the distance
to be obtained with the smaller ball.
Yesterday in company with Messrs.
Roy Barnhill and Doyle, Of Fox Hills,
and ]. S. Worthington, of Mid-Surrey,
England, we measured the official test
at the Arcola Club, as made by no less
a testee than Colonel Chrsty Mathew
son.
81 should think" said Matty, that a
ballplayer ought to be able to throw a
golf ball over 100 yards
81 doubt it very much" remarked MI
Worthington, who is classed as ono OF
the great amateur golfers Of Great
Britain.
So to round up the facts the test was
finally located at the short eleventh
others should use what golf clubs they
desired and that Matty should be per-
mitted to throw the ball. the throw to
count as one stroke. We alone held out
against this latter arrangement, with
a ball hole at stake, having witnessed
too much of Matty's control in the last
several wears. Matty thereupon agreed
.ka rn,u oud NOT count II
The eleventh hole at Arcola is 1876
wards. II is guarded in front by trap
is wards short of the green, or l20
wards from the ZEE. It must be con-
fessed that the wind was somewhat in
the veterans direction, although not
directly at his back. The others having
played, Matty took an old-iashioned
pitching w.nd-up and pegged directly
Tor the pin. The throw, fairly high,
carried the bunker nicely and pulled
up lust a tritie beyond the cup, and
about six feet 20 the right, total dis
lance Of 1876 yards. Matty's throw was
a good many feet closer 10 the cup than
any mashie shot played by the others,
leaving MN fairly simple putt for ?.
Il was easy enough to see that the
ex-Giant star still carried his old con-
troll along, no matter what variety OF
I ball he was called upon 10 throw.
My word" remarked the English
golfer, 1.-THE chap put no effort into u
~ all. 10 was quite as easy as chip
shot for him"
an take a chance remarked Matty,
"and play all the short holes this way.
leaving YOU fellows with the clubs"
Not after that throw" said the Mid
Surrey visitor. I'D rather take II
chance against your mashie than your
arm"
So any one who believes that q ball
PLAYER can't throw a golf ball we'll
over 100 yards can now pick up all the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
LARCHM0NT YACHT CLUB
REFLECTS OLD OFFICERS

The members OF the Lsrchmont Yacht
Club signified last night their unquali-
fed approval Of this years sdministra-
ton of its affairs BY reelecting the
same officers for 1917 at the annual
meeting held at the Waldorf-Astoria.
All the prizes won By the yachts last
summer were on display, as well rs a
half model OF the new class or one
design racing yachts. the work OF Will
lam Gardner, six Of which have already
been laid down.
The officers elected are: Comma
dore, James b. Ford; vice-commodore,
John Proctor Clarke; rear commodore,
Henry d. Wilton; secretary, Frank A.
Moore; treasurer. Albert j. Morgan;
trustees for class 1919. Edmund Fish
and William J. Moran.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
Promoter Says American
Relief Fund Agree to
Produce FrenChman

Georges Carpenter, daring war avia-
tor Of France and heavyweight pugi-
listic champion Of Europe, will IN
doubtedly be seen in a ten-round box
ing bout in this city within the next
few months.
The assurance is made on the word
Of Tex Richard, promoter extraordi-
nary, who has given to American ring
followers their most spectacular en-
tertainments-Joe Cans vs.. Battling
Nelson, at Goldfeld Jim Jeffries vs..
Jack johnson, at Reno, and Jess Will
lard VS.. Frank Moran, this city, some
nine months ago.
Richard, who has yet to dissppoint
in any prophecy as to his personal
capability, said yesterday that he would
put on a show In this city with Car
pentier one Of the headliners. This
blase soldier Of fortune is not worry
ing one moment over the prospective
opponent Of the debonair Frenchman.
Tex hopes to pit Jess Willard. Amer
icas heavyweight champion of the
world, against the pride of France. He
frankly admits this would be the great
est possible attraction from a box
office standpoint. 1t may be Willard,
or il NAV be Les Darcy, Australia's new
Fitzsimmons, who is supposed 90 be
headed this way after taking French
leave over the authorities of the Antip-
odes.
Contract for Delivery
One thing Richard made clear last
evening. He will produce a fitting OPP
ponent for Carpenter. That is a part
of the work that devolves upon his
shoulders. He and his business asso-
ciate in the promotion. Sam McCrack-
en-, have nothing whatever 20 do with
bringing the war hero of France TO this
country.
The American Fund for the French
Wounded has contracted TO produce
Carpenter on schedule time. Richard
will guarantee $4,000 to this associa-
ton for the delivery Of Europe's cham
pion. A contract 10 that effect was
signed yesterday afternoon.
To certain newspaper men Richard
showed the contract last night, though
! he did not make public its detailed
terms.
81 am required by these papers" said
he, "to post within forty-eight hours
the sum of $4,000 as a guarantee OF
good faith toward the stipulated $40,
600. | shall post the money. | have
no fear that the American Fund for
French Wounded will fail.
II have absolutely no personal con-
nection with bringing Carpenter TO
this country Nor has any of my bust
ness associates. 1t is up 70 us to secure
a fitting opponent for the French cham
pion. That will be easy. All unau-
/ thorized gossip 10 the contrary, Jess
| Willard, | feel, will be reasonable in
the face Of such a worthy cause.
az he does not".and Richard 8
black eyes snapped then our cham
pion will he left right out of the pict-
ure.
81 do not propose to be held up again
as was held up when ! was arranging
the Willard Moran match last March.
went into that point very thoroughly
with big Jess in Chicago a few days
ago. When | left Chicago we thor.
oughly understood each other. ! think
that II his manager, Tom Jones. had
been on hand, ! might have returned
with Wizards signature 10 articles.
didn't care TO do business, in the alb
sence of Jones. | can say, however
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
CHICAGO CUBS WILL
TRAIN AT PASADENA

Chicago, Dec. 6.-The Chicago Ma
tional League club will establish is
1917 spring training camp in Pasadena,
Cal. u was officially announced to-day.
The players will depart for the Coast
on February 20.
Charles II. Weeghmsn, president Of
the club, said he had offered the
Tampa fla Baseball Association 81
500 70 terminate his contract, which
specifies that the Chicago club must
train there for two years more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
SIXTY CANDIDATES
FOR RUTGERS FIVE

New Brunswick, Dec. 6.-Basketball
practice at Rutgers started in earnest
to-day, with sixty candidates on hand:
Coach Frank Hill gave the men good
workout, and said he was highly
pleased with the material. Captain
Wittpenn is laid up with a bad knee,
injured during the football season.
Negotiations are under way Tor q
game with Yale. ir New Brunswick. on
February 2l Captain Wi'tpean Is the
only veteran on the team this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
Richard Contracts for Carpenters
Appearance for Battle in Mem York
Fight Log
TONIGHT

TONIGHT
Clermont s. C.-Harry Pierce and
Frankie Callahan.
FRIDAY
Harlem S. Chilly de Foe and
Tommy Tuohey.
Village Sporting Club-Bud Pal
mer and Eddie Kelly.
SATURDAY
Broadway 5. C.-kid Taylor and
Teddy Jacobs.
New Polo 4. A.-Grover Hayes
and Jimmy Flynn.
Fairmont 4. C.-Fred Gilmore and
Jimmy Coffey.
Clermont ). C.-Homer Smith and
Ed. Kinley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
Moran and Smith Matched

Frank Moran and Gunboat Smith
were matched yesterday to meet at
the Clermont Rink, Brooklyn, on De
cember IS. Dick Curley is matchmaker
for tho new club, which has been or
gained, the owners being Jim Buckley
and Paddy Mullins IL Is planned 20
spend $4,000 in t,ting up the club
house, so as TO afford q seating capacity
OF 5000,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
DE la SALE MAKES 1T
FIVE WINS IN A ROW

Superior basket shooting gave De La
Sale Institute its fifth straight basket
hall victory, with Trinity School as the
victims, on the latter's court yesterday
By a score OF 20 10 II. The winners
scored their points on ten field goals,
which was double their opponents
.cfu1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
ENGLISH RACING SHELL
FOR HARVARD OARSW

Boston, Dec. s.-The Hsryard
sity crew will have an English ~
shell at its disposal for the rsee ~
Yale next June. g boat turned :" =
an English builder having arrives '
day on the steamship Csmersn, I.
The builder has produced shen \
the Oxford and Cambridge ere"
many years. Harvard authorizes
70 match American products So,
the English she'll in trisls next sr &c
10 determine which boat SHAN
the Crimson eight at New Lonao~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
CARRIGAN MAY STICK
TO WORLD CHAMPIONS

Boston, Mass, Dec. Bill Csrrigan,
manager OF the worlds champion Red
Sox. may change his mind about retir-
ing.
He IS said 70 have admitted that he
is on the fence 10 . Boston newspaper
man who visited him AZ Lewiston, Ne.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
Barnard Five Wins

Barnard School defeated the Colum-
bia Grammar five or the latter's court
yesterday by a score OF 40 TO 81. The
victors led. % to 20, at the end OF the
first half. Robertson scored % points
for Barnard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
Doane Tufts CAPTAIN

Medford, Mass. Dec. 6.-Erling Z.
Doane, Of Somervlle. tonight was
elected captain OF the Tufts College
football team for the season OF 1917.
He played fullbAck this year. The
team will lose only two varsity play
era by graduating.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
Mashie No Match for MATHIS
Famous Arm on Golf ink,

wagers he desires from golfer By 4,
name of j. s. Worthington.
With a few throws for prseties'h
said, Il believe the big fellow col.
hole out half his throws II this fnl
try was any sample"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
Lowers Golf Record

Pinehurst. y. C., Dec. 6. Parker
Whittemore, Of Brookline, lowered the
golf record for the season to-day by
going over the No. course in 80 80
~. lie finished one under par com
ING IA.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
lie @qqrA&{hf
CI GIa7kla70 Rice
The Amateur Tangle


country, including the male and the female
species upon million people playing golf or tennis
recruiting entries fast in the last m
armed the nibek
Andt the end n approaching the
Naturally with people at play, golf and tennis have
Of millions
brings the most intricate, the vu
complicated problem sportand that u.
question applied to golf and tennis
The Iangle lncarnate
question the big features Of the
paign holding opposite beliefs u.
present terrific And before it be .gAas
things must develop;
golf committees who leading the
fact tina. there quite b. led.
OF other side.
realize that the tenni, and
me their handle the
sporting believe the good Of the
Selling Supplies
There the who m
argument.
uproar the maten f selling golf or tennis supplies
should be barred
ruling believe
cisizing their golf skill
majority Of players feel about this
talked ssans. barring
golfer sympathy with the regulation that oths
talked who
Hamilton
Gardiner others Of pmiaa
fail where the selling and the playing ends Of the
Their is h oumets gOlf reputation
him bond salesman and the reputation another
helm in nsuranc sales
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
Back and Forth

Each side listen the leading pretty good
There merits in each argmenand each argument has It's shan
flaws.
If rules and regulations that without the
patty majority players they hardly likely be effective
law isn't backed by public easily broken
should possible
leading clubs
trouble that clubs
the seriously
The majority generally what If
in the right
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
Indirect Benefits

Indirect Benefits
There possible
ing
The advertising that leading golfer
him. whether
stocks this
skill
his We know Of several leading golfers
who lines well from golf supplies have
to the of from $4,000 to $4,000 year
These the complications that must be taken
further the Of
grasp small body, NAV be-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07
Tough Situation

The situation for the committees is difficult
imagining
When 100000
miles the Of the job dmly
It job that would II assignment
unless receives the aid cooperation
the game.
The golf meeting only few weeks further
this question for the leading rl
popular express
the annual meeting.
Unless they do they hardly complain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1916-12-07

Manager John J. McGraw has de-
cided to 10 back 10 the old color
scheme In uniforms that rewarded him
with several pennants few years ago.
Violet will be the predominsting color,
Offset with purple sweaters.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04
no "SANE Attn"
FOR SOLDIERS
Guardsmen and Regulars Cele-
brate With Much
Noise

SAN ANTONIO. July s.--whiie a
sane Fourth" was being observed
back home. the several thousand
National Guardsmen distributed
along the Mexican border from
Brownsville to II Paso Joined civ
Hans and regulars In a celebration
that called for the burning OF lavish
quantities OF black. smokeiess and
blasting powder and even dyna.
mite.
Carranza authorities in the Mex.
lean towns on the Rio Grande anti
cipatcd the annual fiesta" incident
10 the "Quatro De Julio" OF tho
crazy gringoes. and the furious
cannonade that began with the
stroke OF midnight caused no fear
that the American army was start.
Ing an artillery preparation for a
general advance.
The centers OF noise we're the big
military camps at Fort Sam Hous.
ton. Brownsville. Laredo. Eagle
Pass and FL Paso. But smaller
towns and little hamlets with gar
risons OF only handful OF soldiers
contributed their quota to the pan.
demonium.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04

n. ~. .mondy-by Rolly l never
thought ! wood live TO see a guy
what dident know nothing about
baseball but the wimen & they
know enuff about II to asst kweshung
which In a lot more than an en-
glisher who came over to this city
last week & saterdy he dldent have
nothing to do for the firms we're
all closed & a bizness man says,
why man alive this is a good chanel
TO go out e. see the giants play
which they do with the zinnzinna
reds
40 he goes out rite away after
lunch e. invests in a grandstander
purity soon the giants with matty
in the Iced comes out & the reds
they come out too
the englisher sets up e. watches
them toss tho pill aroun e. warm
up 4 then he settels down in his
sect for nap from which he wakes
up Just as they was going TO the
benches
well, he says TO his self. 1 don't
care a lot for this game but I am
glad saw l so can tell the folks
at homo about II r. he makes a
bee line for the gate
outside he met this friend OF hlsn
who says what's the matters. and
the englisher says yes I liked the
game all rite but coodent keep
track OF the score very we'll
why man alive. the other fellcr
said busting rite out laffing. You
didcnt see no game for that was
only the practice before the game
starts but the englisher says well,
that's cnuff for me johnny
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04
SEATTLE MAN WILL
GET GREEN MONEY

Harry NJ, Grinnell. 1922 18th ave.
N t.. will inherit share of
81 500 900 thru the death of Mrs.
lIetty Green. who died in New York
Monday.
He is direct descendant of Syl-
via Ann Rowland, who 30 years ago
put the money In the hands OF Mrs.
Green as trust fund. Mrs. Green
was to derive the income. but the
81 800, 900 was 10 go to the Rowland
heirs at the death OF Mrs. Green.
The family OF Charles II. Grin.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04
NAVAL MILIT|AMAN KILLED
GIVING 4TH OF JULY SALUTE

The men were firing Fourth OF
July salute. Burnell had just SHOW.
ed the sx-pound shell into the
breech OF the gun. when. for some
unexplained reason. II exploded be.
fore the breech-block closed.
Burnell's home was In Minneapo-
lis lie was 20 years old.
The Boston Is used as training
ship by the Oregon naval militia, 10
which Toulliger belonged.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04
On. L. u. CLARK
Read Every Word of This
Testimonial

Gentlemen: Five years ago / had
I q tooth extracted in San Francisco
California. and ] suffered severe
pain during the operation; also two
years ago dentist In Seattle said
: IL would hurt a little 20 have an
: other tooth pulled. 30 decided not
to let him pull ~ for fear I might
suffer as before. I have read many
Of your testimonials. and thought
would give the Regal Dentists a
Z trial. which has proved very salts
factory to me. After waiting two
years you extracted this tooth abso-
Inteiy without pain. take great
: pleasure in highly recommending
need OF painless dentistry.
EDMUND s. HARMON.
". s7th and Evanston Ave.
-. X. r. d. Z. Box ssA.
This II just another convincing
/. evidence Of the fact that we can and
/. DO perform all kinds OF dental work
T. without hurting our patients a BIT.
We have ''NONO-cAIN" which IL
I. admitted by all who know to be alb
. soIuteiy the best ansesthetic so far
discovered for the performance of
painless dentistry.
Most dentists have none Of this
precious substance. They cant get
81. either. because Il Is an imported
article. and the European war has
completely stopped its importation.
we have the graduate, registered
dentists to use them. We give the
lowest prices. as our immense vol
ume Of business permits us to take
smaller profit than the office
which does only one-haif or one
third OF our volume
We give with all work our iron
clad guarantee Of satisfaction,
signed both By the operator who
+ I'D the work and by l. n. Clark
II. .. g.. owner and manager OF thia
office. who r. thoroughly respon
sibie.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04
PARIS H0N0RS
AMERICAN BOY
U. p. star Correspondent

PARIS. July 4.-Memorial SER
vices for Victor Chapman. young
American aviator. killed at the
French front when he went to the
rescue OF two other flyers attacked
by a German squadron. attracted
a large portion OF the American
colony and the embassy and con-
sulsr staffs to Holy Trinity church
this morning.
Following the memorial service,
the Americans proceeded to the
cemetery Of Picpus. where they de-
posted wreath on the tomb OF
Gen. Lafayette.
Because Of the war. the Ameri-
can embassy did not hold It's usual
Fourth OF July reception.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04

Four thousand dollars should be
spent by the city repairing bridges
in the South end. according TO Su-
perintendent OF Streets Cases re-
port TO the city council.
Viaduets In bad condition, he
says. are those on Ninth ave. s..
Holgate st. ;'pokane St. Fourth
ave s. and Sixth ave. s.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04
REVOKE LICENSES

Licenses OF Israel Shapiro and II.
Coin. junk dealers. have been re-
yoked by the city council Tuesday.
Both men are charged with having
knowingly received stolen goods.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04
INTRODUCE MINISTER

MEXICO CITY. July s.-Aleian.
dro Padilla Bell. new Spanish min
lister was formally presented 20
Gen. Carranza today by Foreign
Secretary Aguilar.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04

PORTLAND. July S.-one
man was killed ard another sc
riously Injured early today.
when a shell Of a slx.pound
naval cannon exploded prems.
surely on the cid cruiser Bos-
ton.
V. ID. Burneli. coxswain. was kill
ed almost instantly. c. =. Toulli
ger. blacksmith. was seriously
wounded.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04

BERLIN. July 4.-Dritish troops
in strong force attacked German
positions at Thiepval and Ia BOZ
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04
BOBBY'S PRAYER

When said my prayers last
night. didn't you hear me ask God
70 make me good boy?"
Yes. Bobby. did"
well, He amt done IT,"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04
MEX YOUTHS PARADE

MEXICO CITY. July Fifteen
hundred student volunteers. fully
equipped, were reviewed by Gen.
carranza yesterday. They made an
excellent impression.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04
HIS RESPONSIBILITY

Judge--Thls man was a stranger
to you! Then why did you pick a
fight with him?
Kelly-All me friends is away on
their yacatlonsl-Life.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04
WILL COST $4,000

Building superintendent Josen-
hans. In communication to the
city council. has estimated the cost
of building comfort station at
Oliye st. and Westlake ave. at $685.
89277.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04
TEXAS BUCKkR00S
ROPE GOATS TODAY

SAN ANGELO. Tex. July A.
San Angeles goat got loose to-
day and skidded around the
town common. pursued by a
band of yelping. lariatswinging
cowboys in the newest Fourth
~ July stunt The goatroplng
contest enlisted cattlemon from
the surrounding country and
money that wasn't wagered on
the horse races was placed on
the chase for William G.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1916-07-04
PLEA FOR PEACE
AT WASHINGTON
Independence Day Celebration
Become Plea to Avert
War
LABOR LEADERS CONFER

WASHINGTON. July l.-Inde.
pendence day In wMhlngton was
converted into n labor celebration.
and that. in turn. into a peace day
"a peace. with.Melico day. Labor
leaders. whose program dominated
tho Fourth in the capital, gave "a
much OF their time and their ef.
forts to the Mexican situation aa
they did TO tho dedication OF tho
American Federation OF LRbor's
new home. about which the cere-
monies were conferred. or the pa.
rade Of 10000 workers. They hoped
for n discussion OF Mexican affairs
by President Wilson in his speech.
and had reason to expect that
would be- the theme.
Conferences Continue
Conferences between President
Gompers. Secretary Morrison.
Treasurer Lennon aud other lead
lorH of labor on tho one hand. and
the Mexican labor leaders on the
other. continued today.
There vas no intention. they said
20 let the case rost with tho formal
Joint appeal issued last night ask.
ing for appointment OF n commits.
sion OF inquiry.
Their action in proposing an in
quiry. one labor leader said today.
Was not taken without careful con.
sideration. and he declared they
had reason To believe tho sugg.s-
ton might prove acceptable 10 the