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The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
PREXY TENER AGAINST
LIFTING The DRAFT
Governor Believes Entire Draft Ques-
ton Has Been Exaggerated.

New York, Dec. 19.-That arguments
of class AA minor league men on the
hardships OF the present draft system are
not sustained by facts is the opinion of
President Tener. of the Natiopal League.
The governor is of the opinion that the
entire draft question has been greatly
exaggerated.
and of this number the major leagues
drafted only eight players last fall" said
Tener yesterday. That practically is
only one player lost in the draft to every
three class AA clubs. The International
League lost only three players in the
draft last season.
Furthermore, the class AA leagues
are by no means entirely in accord as
10 the benefits to be acquired through
the draft. A number of club owners OF
teams in this classification favor its re-
tentIOn- The argument also is advanced
by some minor league men that through
the draft the big leagues attempt to get
players for $500 for which they could
get much larger sums in open competi-
ton.
However. the fact remains that few
of the leading class AA players ever get
into the draft. Whenever a player of
unusual promise is developed in the class
"A leagues there always is keen bidding
for his purchase before the drafting sea-
son. By bidding against each other clubs
often have raised the price OF minor
league player to an exceedingly high
figure.
The statement that major league clubs
try to get 5.0OO players for $500 in the
draft refutes another argument that ex-
emption from the draft will enable the
higher minor leagues to retain the star
players they develop. Then again it
seems unfair to keep star player in the
} minors II he displays enough skill to rise
10 the top of his profession. Can Sou
make the minor leagues major leagues
by taking away the draft?
u believe something should be done
TO help the minor leagues. but where the
sPOe pinches is to find out just what ails
them. That there is some underlying
ause for the decline of minor league ball
in the last three years | have no doubt"
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
TO LEGALIZE BOXING
In OLD NEBRASKA

Oma ha, Nebr.. like a wheel raft of good
towns in the Middle West is very fond
OF boxing but boxing as Omaha would
like to see it is not just the proper Caper
at present because they have a State
law in Nebraska just the same as they
have in every other well-regulated
State.
There is an energetic sportsman in
Omaha Gene Melady by name who likes
to promote things and who is never sat
isfed unless he is buZZing Jhout with this,
that or the Other to keep him busy.
Melady has conceived the idea that
since Nebraska is to be as dry" as the
Sahara Desert. the folks of his State
ought to have some liberal pathways to
travel in other directions. So Melady has
framed a boxing bill legalizing fifteen
round bouts which he hopes to put
through the Nebraska legislature. The
provisions of the bill are as follows:
Fifteen rounds to a referees decision.
Positively no draws permitted; every
contest must go to one man or the other.
All guarantees absolutely eliminated,
no matter who the boxer may be.
All contestants must go in on a per-
centage basis and receive pay according
to their power to draw sheckeIs to the
gate.
The bill as framed by Melady would
he a blessing if it could be made a ma
tional law, and Nebraska boxing fans are
pulling for it with might and main.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

FIRST RACE-selling; 2year-olds; FIVE and one
half furlonEs LyciA. los (Henry). 500. SIC
Sl.6, won; Milbery. los M Gane). HD, los
serrI.l; Alan. Io (Csrroln. H06 third Time
l:G -. Crande. Tury. Belle C.. and KestreI
alsn ran
SECOND RACE-SelHng; 3-year-olds and up
ward; six fHl0nGs. Smiling Maggie 100 (CarrolD
$50, $50 $40. won; C. NJ johnson, 100 (GibsonD J.
$50. $40 second: Parnachspi. loe CTullett). 81. 30
third TIME. 1H25 Type. FinnigAn aud
Circulate also ran.
THIRD RACE Five furlongs. Mary Estele. IL
CHunt. %. $50 $50. won; Certain Point, l0
tSmihl. s. 50, $40 second; Mai Belle los Gar.
ner) $3.50. third. Time l12 Rochester, CArs
james. June Bride. Sir Fretful Gerthelma, Force
jefferson, Lady TeDdi Esther Graham, Pruspero'
Boy and AlanaSa also ran.
FOURTH RACE-Five furongs. Little String, l0
tGuy). $3.50 $40. out. won; Fascinating lGt
(Howardl. $50 out, second; BorTo. ee Marco
third. Time. T IS. Lytle also ran
FIFTH RACE-One mile Bagart lT TavIorl
$3.50 S.sO out, won; TIE In los Gardener s. 90
out. second; Big To DO. los (Huntl, out, third
Time. 10 IS Aida also ran.
SMITH RAIE-One mile Husky Lad IO3 (Tay.
l"r). SO. $40. N.n won; Marjorie D. 100 (IIunt, b.
N.2l s. ~. second; Rey. 10 (Warenl. 81 %. third
Time, II Rhodes, Star Rose. Airline and En-
durance also ran.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
New Orleans Is Assured
Of Good Horses at Meet

New York. Dec. l9-There is every in
dication that the Business Mems race
meeting at New Orleans. which heGins on
January l, will have by long odds the best
class Of horses OF all ages of any Of the
tracks catering to the sport at this sea
son.
In sprinters particularly tie New Or
leans contingent will be strong. with such
stars at LeoChares. Chalmers, Pan Zareta,
Mars Cassidy. Uncle Hart and others OF
that type. This crowd should make some
Interesting competition in the handicaHs,
which will certainly be arranged, and
serve to stimulate the sport throughout
the couple Of months racing will prevail
in that section.
Then again the class among the dis
tance division will he strengthened by
the presence OF the r. L. Baker stable.
which boasts Of fourteen in the string,
the best of which by long odds is Pif.
jr., the winner OF the LatOnia Cup. the
stellar distance race at two miles and a
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
BALL PLAYER IS BEST
RECEIVER OF FORWARDS

Philadelphia. Dec. 19.-Pat Moran. Ed
die Burns, Sherwood Magee, Chief Ben
der and other ball tossers who have been
spending the Off-season in Philadelphia
have been watching football closely.
Magee not only saw all the big games
this fall. but was almost daily visitor
to the drilling at Franklin field.
All these stars agreed that a football
player who also played baseball in the
spring made the best receiver OF forward
passes. They say while a football is a
far different article than a baseball, the
ball player is better fitted to catch the
pigskin than a player who has had no
experience in catching line drives, long
flies or scooping up grOunders.
They declare their contention is proved
by the facility with which Berry, of
Penn. and LeGOre. Of Yale receive and
intercept forward passes. Both Berry
and Legore are baseball stars as well
as football celebrities and they handle
pigskin as smoothly as they do a base
ball.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
.OUIMET To COMPETE
AGAIN AS AMATEUR
Pressure Is Being Brought to Bear for
Boston Golf Star.

New York, Dec. 19.-The United States
Golf Association at its annual meeting
next month will be attacked from all
sides with demands that the amateur
status be restored to Francis Ouimet
former holder of both national golf
titles. large number of delegates, ac-
cordnG to present indications, will pre-
body that the suspension be lifted from
the young Boston star. The moyemt mt
at the meeting will simply be the reflec-
ton of sentiment The lining up of the
Ouimet supporters is reaching such for
midable dimensions that 1t is reasonably
sure to expect that Ouimet will be COM
petng in the 1917 championships-as an
amateur.
The annual meetings OF the L. s. G. A
are generally pretty tame affairs. Routine
business is quickly disposed of, courses
awarded for the three national cham
pionships for the coming year and then
the delegates tell each other stories of
the nineteenth hole variety.
The coming session of the national as
sOciation will be different Most OF the
excitement and battling will center about
| Ouimet. At the present time the l.. s.
&. A. Is deep in one of the most perplex-
ing bunkers the royal and ancient game
ever knew. 1t must do one of two things,
or turn a cold shoulder to a popular
movement to have the much-discussed
youngster restored as an amateur golfer
which in the opinion Of hundreds OF
players he never ceased to be- After
disposing of Ouimet's case the assocIa-
tion will find it necessary to formulat te
new rule defining what constitutes an
amateur, or better still what specific acts
change an amateur into professional.
= a hot bn
associations have repeatedly tackled in
tn" past and with sCant success
Many delegates at the golf meeting
VIII introduce suggestions for new
amateur rule. They have been prim-
ing themselves for the occasion and un-
dOubtedly some brand new deyeIop-
ments will be brought out Nearly all III.
dissatisfaction over the existing anna
teur rule COnverges on the clause direct
ly or indirectly connected with a snort
ing goods house. What is wanted is a
clearer Interpretation Of the meaning
Of indirectly" connected with sport-
ing goods house. a condition that could
! separate any golfer from his amateur
standing.
IT was this clause that brought about
ouimets suspension. Ouimot. for two
Years after his memorable victory over
| Nardon and Ray at Brookline in 1913,
worked for Wright & Dtson in Boston
surely TINS was very direct cOnnec-
tion with a sporting goods house but
the L. s. G. A. believed Ouirnet an
amateur. But year ago the young form
er champion decided to venture in the
sporting goods business for himseIf-and
the l. ). e. A. came down on him Ike
a ton Of brick In the associations
opinion this was an objectionable breach
! Of amateurism and Ouimet was dis
quaIhed from competing in amateur
tournaments
The majority OF golfers have failed
TO understand tn" justice Of the asso-
cations action in regard TO Ouimet
ana the forthcoming meeting of the gov
erning body will determine how matters
stand
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

quarter. lnasmuCh as there will he plent y
OF races decided over a distance OF
ground. this horse ard the others OF the
stable should account for 4 fair shsTe
Cf the money before the Sesson is Owe .
Fifteen stake races VIII ho decided.
these including the Crasrent city HandI-
cap. at mile and quarter. which ha :
S',0eo added, and slated for ,IociSion on
Mardi Gras Day. February ~ la addi-
tion there will be the Hotel Mems IIaudi-
cap. at mile and sixteenth. with s..
added ana the Rex HauGirap. with add.-d
money Of S2,"No. A. mile and an eighth
Il is a certainty that disJanre racing
viii be catered to to marked d"Ere.. =
is tho i,tention Of the maua cement to
provide races and allow additional weight
allowances for horses that have never
won al a mile or over Il Is fanCi'd ths Z
the working OF this scheme viii warrant
ih,. making OF additions 80 Ihr dlstanC"
division and result L. mary which a."
now regarded as sprirters becoming route
horses
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
JUAREZ ENTRIES,

FIRST RACE Selling: 3year-olds and UPWARD
seven furlonEs. Force. l0e; Andrew Johnston, lo5
Bert l.. IO6: Tom Chapman. los: Black Sheep
Jos: 'Bermudian lol: art Rock, lol
SECOND RACE Selling; 2year-oIdS: Ave fur
FonGs. Deck Hand. Jos; F. c. Cole. lOs; Be1aut.
loi; Smiling Annie, lOi; Little SPIDER. IN; Dore
ln: Hndoo Belle %
THIRD RACE-Selling; 3yeAr-olds; Eve and one
half fOTlongs. Meal Ticket, lis; General Picket
lh: safe Home, loi; Prepaid. Io4; Rochester, Iu3
El6S l.. !O; Honeyout, l1; Lupie L.. 100
'Cmeta. S.
FOURTH RACE-seling; 3year-olds and up
ward; five turlongs. Prince Eugene los; Polls los
opanGle Duchess, lo6; Allsnasia. los; Clara James
l"S: Jun" Bnde. los: C. W Kennon. los; Bull
Walsh. lol
FIFTH RACE-SellinE: Eyear-ods: Ave and one
half furlongs Rutland Arms. l0s; Tony McCaferty
io6, kestrel, l05 Eleanor Marie. Jos: Watseks, is
Cousin Bob. lS: Satisfied. 10; Pickagain. los
Geneva, lB
SIXTH RACE-selling; 1year-ods and upward
five and "ne-hAf furlonEs. Peter Grimm, IL
Fl eman. H. Josefna ZArsto. liz; Zolzo, lG
salTsnity l07; 'CoEetty. lG: 'Zi.. lG
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
TIA JUANA ENTRIES

FIRST RACE-Selling: 3year oIds and upv,n,
SIX turonEs -Therea McMakin. lO3; Frisr Nought
iOS; Murels Pet loS; Far Csthy. liz; Mike X II2
Dr. $. p. Tate. Il2; McAIan Il2; Fort Johns.
~; Cooster, ll2; Edith L,ons ll2 Osclro, ll2
TallOw Dip liz.
SECOND RACE-SelluR 3-year-olds and mn.
ward; six furOnG. Laughing Water 1o3; HANDY
Andy. loe: MandEdero, III: Carononmc, liz: Am
Tilly. ll2: Classy Curl liz: Aimee leslie l1o. Sooo
ll2; Celebrity III: St Albria ll2; Northern Light
H. Ancestors lis.
THIRD RACE-Selling; 3year-olds and UPWARD
one mile. Semper Stalwart 1l3; 'Glint lCs. Isst
spark. ls; Rooster. los RockHn, IOs: Zetetic 10.
FOURTH RACE-Handicap: all ages: six h,r.
longs. Maud Bacon 9S The Liver I01; ViriJe IGs
shErery Elm. llo; Tokay. ll2; Pullux. liz; Ed,
Cudihee IA. ~
FIFTH RACE-Selling; 3-yoar-olds and unvar,
lTc and one-haf furlongs Kyle los. Rr,pJO Ioi
Cereal, lo9; Bad Prospect. 100; Black Thorn iOi
Silver Moon. loe; 1nez, 100; Van Horn, lis; Berth
Weaver. liz.
SIXTH RACE-Selling; 3year-olds and upward
nilv and sixteenth. ToaStmaster. los: .weyanoko
10. 'h'ee'
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
CROSS-COUNTRY RACE
in BALTIMORE JAN. |

Baltimore, Dec. Ell. NJ Frank, chair
man of the CrOss-country championship
committee of the South Atlantic AssoCia-
tion Of the Amateur Athletic Union, an
H"'Inced that the annual hiIl-and-dale
event will be held on January l from the
WalbrUOk club, Walbrook There was
some talk Of holding the race in Wash
HSton. but the committee decided to
gin stage the race here on New Years
I"y morning at 10 clock
Entry banks for the classic will be
'"ady in / f"w days and will he obtain
"LL' at the SportiI goods houses and
-wSpap"r Offices
The officials have agreed to hold the
O. 'Itry list open until the last minute. the
e. tie being December 2S. with Chairman
frank. tenth floor. Maryland Casualty
Tew'r Building. Regular \. \. L. medals
viii be awarded the successful athletes,
" bill" the distance will be in conformity
VIII the rules of the union. A handsome
l~-rm trophy will be given 10 the squads
scoring lowest number of points.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
TURNER TO WRESTLE
CHICAGO GRAPPLER

Joe Turner the local middleweight
graphing king will meet Jack Jordon.
OF Chicago, Thursday night at the Ly-
ceum Theater in a finished wrestling bout
at the CatCh-as-catCh-Ca
Jordon comes here with quite a reputa-
ton as he has won over 3bo matches
during the past four years. Jordon claims
to have defeated 'Pinkey" Gardner. the
Western Cyclone. and when he heard OF
Gardner meeting Turner. he claims that
he invaded this city TO force Turner into
a match.
The bouts will be held or Thursday OF
this week. because JOrdon is to meet Pete
Brown in Houston. Tex. on Christmas
night.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
Ball Club Sold.

Terre Haute. Ind, Dec. 1s.-Rufus
0-efty) Gilbert, manager of the Terre
Haute Club of the Central League, has
purchased the club and all of its hold
inSs for a sum not announced Gilbert
has given Terre Hauteans until January
15 to rebuy the club. and in the event of
failure he announced he was ready 70
place it in another city. He has been
asked to become athletic director of the
Rose Polytechnic Institute
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
DECLARES COLUMBIAN
VIOLATED NEUTRALITY

Berlin. Dec ls-Thc German reply 70
tine American inqUir, r"carding the
sinking OF the United States steamship
columbian. made publ. here today.
states that the vessel was destroyed be
cause she violated neutrality. After ho-
ing stopped and allowed TO 60 on he
way. the Columbian sent wireless warn
inCs Of the submarines presence. the not
declares
From tho periscoTe Of the suhma rino it
was seen that the steamer flew tn"
United States flag and had hcr name 90
lumbian. OF New York" painted upon
her hulI
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
CHANCE REMAINS WITH
LOS ANGELES CLUB

Los Angeles. Cal. Dec la,-Rcccnt re-
ports that Frank Chance. f,rmer man.
ager of the Chicago National League
club. would quit baseball unless offered
that position again. were beIied today
when Chan"" amn"Hnc"d he will manage
the local team Of the Pacific Coast
League again n'Nt season.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
URGES CHURCH COOPERATION

"Co-onerative spirit in sunday srhou,
work WAS discussed by W. ". MILAN
SUPERINTENDENT OF Nj. Vernon Sunda y
school at the SUNDAY School Institute
OF Washington. last night in Trinits
Parish Hall. Third and Indiana avenue
In the course Of his remarks Mr. MI
Ian emphasized how cooperation between
the pastor and congregation. superintend
ent and teachers. teacher and scholars.
parent and child, promoted the work OF
the SUNDAY school
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
Brewer an Entrant.

Buffalo. n. Y, Dec. 19.-Request
for entry blanks for the national
junior indoor championships to be
held here on January ! are being
received from all sections of the
country, and a very representative
entry list is assured for this cham
pionship meet. Brooke Brewer.
the former St Adams School
sprinter, will be among the entries
from the South Atlantic Associa-
ton.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
Training Camp Selected

Louisville, dec. 9-Aun"unc, meui Wa
mad" that Athens. Ga. practically haG
been selected as the spring training camp
for the Louisville american Association
Club According TO present plans the
players will assemble at Athens early in
March for about a months seasoning.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
CARPENTER ELECTED
GEORGIA TECH CAPTAIN

Atlanta. Ga. Dec. 19-WaIker Carpen-
ter, of Newman, Ca, right tackle on the
Tech yellow jackets for the past three
years. was elected captain of the 1917
Tech eleven at the banquet rendered
the team tonight. Tommy Spence, of
Thomasville. Ga. fnIll back for three
years, was elected alternative. Eighteen
men received their letters.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
WILL SPEND $25O,OOO
ON NEW GOLF LINKS

=. - o.. y. J.. Dec. 19-The Yountakah
''.Intry Ciuh. owner of the largest golf
ourse in this section. has decided to
5 .T"hase Il large tract of land in Atwood
! ar here. for new course and to erect
3 c!HbhOUs" to cost more than $1,000
TIC entire project will require an cx-
pei Lditurc of some $500
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
Want CAGE Games

The Athletic Association of the Pet
worth NJ. f. Church has an organized
ba asket-ball team and would like to meet
other teams averaging 135 pounds. Ad-
dress all communications to D. Stewart
Patterson, 1927 Kansas avenue northwest.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
Tinker Wants to Buy a Club.

I0ICa-O. Dec l9-JOseph 3. Tinker de-
tossed manager Of the Chicago National
i."agu" club. has opened negotiations
:'r the purcha - of tn" Columbus fran
rhiSc in the American Association.
Crarles ~ Wecghman. president of the
CLicago club. announced on his return
{ ON New York today.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
PetWorth Quint Wins

The Potworth NJ. E. basketball team
defeated the fast Federal quint last night
by a score Of Is to T. The game was
featured by the shooting of Anderson
and Grady OF the visitors and the bril-
liant playing Of Crown and mellow for
the winners.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
'UTLER'S SELLING Platter
KILKENNY BOY, IS DEAD

sew York. Dec. l9-kiIkennv Boy. by
.ppdrCne-Alaid OF Erin. James But
l'r,s l-"ear-old selling plateS died yrster-
~ ~" Empire City track The thor
= b.'d had been ail.ng for few days
D Ht TrIia"' Mccormack thought he had
I'.U.ered u. but Yesterday morning he was
Irui dead L. his stall
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
Mitchell in Limelipht

Racine, Wis. Dec. 19.-Richie Mitchell,
of Milwaukee. doomed as a contender to-
day in the lightweight ranks following
his decisive victory over Joe yelling here
last night in ten rounds.
There were three knock downs Mitchell
landing two and yelling one
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

The Interstate Association intends TO
have announcers at the big shoots next
season. also 20 try and have the most
competent referees and trap pullers pro-
durable. When the traps are pulled
properly ami the referees are keen the
trapshooters go home satisfied. Satisfied
men and women are what make sports
successful.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
To Captain St. Louis.

st. Louis. Mo. Dec. 19.-The election Of
Francis ]. O'Donnell. of Grand Rapids
Mich. as 1917 captain OF the ST Louis
University football team. was announced
today.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
CHIPS FROM THE CLAYS.
BY PETER P. CARNEY

Hundreds of mining companies. indus
trial concerns and athletic associations
have added tTdpshOotinS to their lists Of
interests during the past YEAR Many
concerns recommend II to their employees
notably the Pennsylvania Railroad
Company.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

At a recent tournament of the Omaha
Gun Club Al. Koyen, OF Fremont. Nebr.,
and Cal. Wagner. of Diller, Nebr.,
tied and it required five shoot-offs 10
break the tie. This is possibly a world s
record for shoot-offs.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

One of the most important changes in
trapshooting methods that will take place
next year-important to newspapers as
we'll as to readers-is that there will be
room for the address. city and State, OF
the trapshooters on the score sheets. II
will be no difficulty hereafter to find out
where a shooter Is from.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

Statistics just compiled show that there
is $50, coo invested in baseball and $40
100000 invested in trapshooting in the
United States. Trapshooting is a vastly
bigger sport than a great many people
imagine.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
HERALD AUTO DIRECTORY

CONTAINING the names and addresses
OF the Washington dealers in well
known pleasure automobiles, motor
trucks, accessories and supplies.
Herald readers who fail to find in
this feature what they desire, or who
want any further information about
the cars or dealers listed here, will
receive this information BY clipping
and mailing the coupon below.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20
JUAREZ RESULTS.

Apprentice allo~arc. claimed.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-20

LAMPS AND RADIATORS.
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auto Lamp and Radiator Doctor,
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The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1916-09-15
SPEARS.

Health is very good at this writ
ing.
Mrs. Bessie Mccormack, of Mem.
phis, is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charlie Cohea.
Misses Fannie and Anna Belle
Clark. of Youngs, were guests OF
Mrs. P. A. Gray's Friday.
Mr.. j. T. Spears, who is working
in Grenada, spent Saturday night
and Sunday with homefolks.
Mr.. R. D. Parker spent Saturday
night at the home of Mr.. James Den
ley.
Mrs. Gena Cohea and her little
| son, Joe, have been visiting her par
ents at Kincaid the past two weeks.
Mrs. l.. B. Yeager, our capable
and efficient tax assessor, is out on
his farm this week. We are always
| glad to have him with us.
Misses Sadie, Wilma and Myrtle
Crisis were guests of Mrs. P. A. Gray
Thursday.
Miss Anna Belle Clarke is visiting
friends at this place this week.
Mr.. |. B. Koonce, who has been in
the delta for some time. is visiting
homefolks for a few days.
Sabbath School was we'll attended
Sunday.
Mrs. Hopia Simpson and family
of Derma, are visiting friends and
relatives at this place.
Messrs. P. A. Gray and S. A. Nc
Clue Forded it over to Grenada Sat-
urday night.
Miss Hattie Cohea and also her
sister, Mrs. Bessie Mccormack, spent
Tuesday night with their uncle. Mr..
Calvin Cohea.
BILLY BOY.