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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12

from Goliath; Alexander worlds
champion some centuries ago, and Ma
po1eon the roster of pugilistic ghosts
VIII be complete. Then let us have a
battle royal between the phantoms.
PACKY RESTLESS.
Packey Mcfarland also has heard
the blare OF the trumpet of ringdom's
Gabriel. The Chicagoan announced
after his fight with Mike Gibbons last
summer that he was through with the
game for all time. But now PacKey
wants to return long enough to take a
few swats at Jack Britton, the So
called welterweight champion Brit
ton claims the championship through
his New Orleans victory over Ted
Lewis. Packey insists Britton's claim
to the championship is not warranted
by his record Packey wants to fight
Britton to prove that he is better than
the New York champion"
Y'see. Packey longs to retire with
some sort of championship. He could
not force Richie or Welsh into the
ring with him in decision bout before
he outgrew the lightweight limit. Now
he is picking on Britton with the hone
of meeting and then beating him and
thus acquiring a crown
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12

WOLGAST AND ATTEIL.
Ad Wolgast, walloped time and
again by second raters, still insists
that he can beat Freddie Welsh and
spends most of his waking hours try
ing to force him into a fight. The
same thing goes for Johnny Coulon,
onetime bantam tit1eholder. Johnny is
old, as fighters go, and his onetime
iron-like endurance is gone. But
Johnny is sure that right now he could
whip easily either Kid Williams or Kid
Ertle.
The presence of the gentle spring.
time has affected Abe Attell, too. The
old king of the feathers yearns for
lust one more fight And he wants
it to be against Benny Leonard, the
best lightweight in the game today
Ci-Yoi.
Billy Papke. who won the middle
weight championship from Stanley
Ketcheli-and then lost it back again
wants to fight again. He's been out
of the ring for a long time, but tax
ing it frcm Billy, he's quite capable of
putting away lot of the "middleweight
shines %
Now if some one will please page
David. who won the championship
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12
PUT OFF SEMI-CENTENNIAL.
Kansas University Will Ask Legisla
ture for an Appropriation.

Lawrence, Kan, May 1.-THE K. U.
semi centennial anniversary will not
be held next fall because it would be
necessary to raise the money to give
the celebration from the next years
budget which is not large enough to
permit it.
This is the decision of the univer-
sity senate. 1t is proposed to wait I'M
til the next meeting of the legislature
and present the proposition then in
the hope that it will receive legislative
sanction and a forthcoming appropria-
ton.
Toledo, Ohio, May 12.-Officials of
the Toledo American association base
ball club today received word from
Manager Roger Bresna han that
Pitcher Allan Collamore has been
turned back to the Cleveland Ameri-
cans. Bresnahan, at the beginning of
the season, purchased Collamore on
a months trial for $1,000.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12
Ring Ghosts Stalk
Long For Fights
Old Timers Think They Are Better
Than Present Day Men
Long For Fights
BY FRANK G. MENKE

New York. May 12The the pugistic churchyard
have stalking
snortng defs at the live AS they wrgge their shroud
they shout that they good better than the fighters
of today and brandsh their skeleton fists exhibit
Jim Barrywho
Delaware conspicuous among
reced Pugstcaly dead and buried many years. Jimmy
arises and bbers about being able to dispose
heave He browsing around search of
graveyard keepers searching missing charge
Tommy Burns fighter that period preceding
Christian back" short ago, Joke
and thinks that with little training right
there's
Norris first white decis-
lively retired"
of the gold powerul-and Carl
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12
AGLER's A LEADER.


In his first official time at bat, Ag-
Ter dropped a safe one in short field
1t was a good single without DOUBT,
and the average player would nave
been content to let it go at that But
Agler demonstrated that ne Is IIloI
than an average player by stretching
it into a two-bagger. On his way 10
first he summed up the situation at
glance. He figured that reaching sec
ond was within the range OF posslplll-
ties, and he took the initial curve on
high. racing on to second without d
r,onent's hesitation. 1t was a Dig
chance. but he beat the ball to the
bag by a matter of inches and by 90
ing so placed himself in position 10
score on Cochran's single rev MIN
utes later. without taking TINS ciiaIl MANI q =
49, never would have scored and
without his score Topeka would not
have won without taking the count IN
the last of the ninth
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12
Nd JIMMY JACKSON WILL PLAY AGAINST The SAVAGES TOMORROW
Is YEARS AGO IN TOPEKA
From the columns of
THE TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL
May IL, 1891.


Representative Jerry Simpson, in
speaking of the coming Farmers AL
lance meeting to be held at Cincinnati
on the ninteenth of this month said he
did not think a third party would be
formed there but said that the national
convention which meets in Washington
will adopt a platform inaugurating a
great third party movement
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Van Dorp ceie-
brated their tin wedding. the tenth an
niversary of their marriage, last even
ing at their home, lilo Polk street The
house was filled with friends who
brought with them dish pans, tin cups
and pie tins. Several of the young
ladies present entertained the guests
with songs and Rotations. Miss Grace
Noble recited. Miss Gussie Fuller played
Miss Lena Coldren sang two solos. and
Miss Bernice Fuller recited. Those
present were the Rev. Linus Blakely
and Mrs. Blakesley, Mr. and Mrs. Fred
and Mrs: Daniels. Mr.. and Mrs: C. 5;
Baker. Mr.. and Mrs: Mcbride. Mr.: and
Mrs j. 1. Blaze, Mr. and Mrs, j. NJ
and Mrs. A. NJ Fuller, Mr.. and Mrs.
Merwin, DR.. and Mrs Coldren, Mrs.
Cleveland. Misses Lena and Laura
Coldren, Miss Gussie Fuller. Miss Ber-
nice Fuller and Miss Grace Noble.
If you have yellow wagonette you
are right i'll it.
Lieutenant General f. J. San Souci of
Providence. r. l., second in command
of the Sons of Veterans Major General
r. Loebenstein of Warrensburg, Mo-,
and Marvin E. Hall. inspector general
of Hillsdale, Mich, arrived in this city
this morning for the purpose of in
speeding the commanderyi n-chief, Sons
of Veterans.
J. K. Bair has gone to Fairfield, Iowa.
Geo. c. Bailey of Lawrence is a To-
peka visitor.
The Rev Edwin Locke of Lyndon is
attending the Methodist district con-
ference.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12

The members of the team have been
pretty well supplied with bouquets
since their arrival home, and If they
succeed in giving Wichita another
trimming like the one they gave Jack
sons men in his own town, there is
no doubt but that they can even nave
the pots the flowers grew in If they
want them. And there is not mem
her of the team who does not believe
it will be an easy trick to trim the
wolves. where do you get that
Wichita stuff" a Savage remarked
this morning. "Why they have about
as much chance of winning the pen
nant as Germany has of capturing
London. I'll bet new hat they won't
finish 1-2-3. and unless they get some
pitchers they will have to peddle some
to keep out of the cellar.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12

Charlie Merz, Indianapolis race
driver, has secured a divorce and
come back into the hazardous racing
sport He will drive Peugeot car
at Indianapolis. May 80. in the sixth
annual international sweepstakes
race. The car is owned by the Inter-
national Speedway Team Company,
and the owners have rule that mar
ried men cannot drive.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12

OMAHOGs GET O'TOOLE.
Columbus Association Club Releases
the Famous S22, 800 E'liver Star.

Kansas City, Mo-. May 1.-THE
Omaha baseball club of the Western
league has obtained by release from
the Columbus American association
club, Marty O'Toole, who, a few years
ago, was sold by the st. Paul Ameri-
can association team to the Pittsburg
Pirates for S22,5OO, said to be the
highest price ever paid up to that time
for a baseball player.
O'Toole will report to the Omaha
team at Sioux City today. Bruck of
the Columbus American association
club, also was released to Omaha.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12
BASEBALL TO-DAY.

Western League.
Omaha at Sioux City, clear, 3:15 p.
m.
Des Moines at Lincoln, cloudy, $3.50
p. m.
Denver at St Joe, clear, 3:15 p. m.
Wichita at Topeka, rain, 3:15 p M.
National League.
Boston at Chicago, cloudy, p. m.
New York at Pittsburg, clear, 3:15
p. m.
Philadelphia at st. Louis. rain. $3.50
pt m.
Brooklyn at Cincinnati, cloudy. 3
p. m.
American League.
Chicago at New York, clear, $3.50
p. IN.
!. Detroit at Philadelphia, clear, $3.50
o. m.f
st. Louis at Washington, clear, $3.50
n. m.
Cleveland at Boston, clear, 3:15 p.
m.
American Association.
Toledo at Minneapolis, cloudy, 3
p. m.
Indianapolis at Kansas City, rain, 8
p. NJ.
Louisville at Milwaukee. cloudy, 8
q. m.
No other games scheduled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12
in TRAP TOURNEY
Stone, New Topeka Shooter,
Makes Great Showing.
He Led the Field Up to the Last
Event of the Day.

Although Topeka shooters failed to
cop high honorS in the third annual
trap tournament that closed Thursday
afternoon, one Topekan at least set
record that will long be remembered
in the local annals of trap shooting.
His name is A. l.. Stone. He is the
head of the Stone Produce company.
and he gives promise of becoming
phenomenal blue rock buster.
Despite the fact that Mr.. Stone
never shot over a trap until this spring
when he became member OF the To-
peka club, and despite the fact that ii
was his first tournament, he led the
fifty amateur and professional shoot
ers in Thursdays events up until the
last round and finished third in the
amateur class with a total of 133 dead
birds out of a possible $50.
Mr.. Stone will enter the state shoot
at Emporia next week and all who saw
him use his trigger finger Thursday
predict that he will be in the running
all the way.
Insure State Tourney.
The Topeka tournament was pro-
nounced by all who attended one of
the best ever held in the state, and it is
believed that its great success will in
sure the state tournament to this city
in 1917.
The traps were kept going Thursday
from $3.50 in the morning until late in
the afternoon, and, although it was far
from an ideal day, some high scores
were made. D. D. Gross, a Kansas
City professional, made the high aver
age of the day, getting a total of 139
out of a possible $50. Ed O'Brien, of
Lawrence. was second high profess
sional with 1873; H. Hennicott, of St.
Louis, was third with 131 and Dan
Bovee. of Kansas City. was fourth
with 1870
Ed Solden, of Marquet, Kan, was
the high amateur of the day with 1877;
B. E. Metzger, of Ozawkie, was second
with 1876, and A. L. Stone, of Topeka.
third with 1873.
The Prize Winners.
The merchandise prizes offered were
awarded as follows:
First, a silver carving set, to R. R.
Murphy; second, gun case, to F.
Metzger; third, silk umbrella, to F.
M. Milligan; fourth, banquet ham, to
P. B. Whitehair; fifth, a thermos bot
tie. to Bert Metzger: sixth, a box of
cigars, to T. Highfill; seventh a gen.
tleman's belt, to E. F. Solden.
The trophy awards were as follows:
First to E. F. Solden; second to B.
E. Metzger; third to A. L. Stone;
fourth to J. C. Stewart; fifth to c. H.
Stewart; sixth to Perry Frazier.
The Scores.
The complete scores of all who par
ticipated in the shoot follow: Gross,
1879; Dick, 90; Elliott, 100; Milligan,
1872; Butler, III; Webster, 1875; Kent,
III; Jenkins, 1924; Ed O'Brien, l3S; ;
Pick, 10 11s; Mackie, 121; Shannus
O'Brien. 1875: D. Bovee, 100; F. Carans,
1928; Wells, 116; p. J. Carans, 1870; H.
Kennicott, 131; Whitehair. 1928;
Hoyne, 1875; Miller, ZIG: Mayhem, 126 !;
Frazier, 131; Murphy, 1928; Kieruulff,
1923; Vilvans, 1926; Cooper. 100; Taylor,
116; Metzger, 1925; Vowel, 1926; Sol
den. 1876; Metzger, 1876; William. ia;
Concannon, 112; Stewart, 1872; Hoover.
90; Thompson, 1873; Metzger, 1875;
Biscoe, los; Levett, 127; Highfill, 117.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12
Alpha Delts Win Last.

The last interfraternity baseball
series at Washburn college was won
Thursday afternoon by the Alpha
Debts who defeated the Phi Debts by
the score of 10 to 6. AS a result of
the victory the Alpha Debts are tied
with the Kappa Sigmas and the tie
probably will be played off next week
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12
schweitzer slick slider.

Schweitzer's aggression also was
displayed at the keystone sack. AiteI
e-etti,,t, a walk in the second inning.
he started to steal at an inopportune
time. A perfect peg was made to get
him, and the ball was there IN tune,
but Schweitzer made swinging sloe
that carried him beyond both the sec
ond baseman and the base ana ne
made his detour so wide that ne wa
abIe 10 negotiate a safe return before
Reed could put it on him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12

At St. Marys, Kan.-St. Marys COL
lege, 4: Southwestern college, O.
At Hays. Kan.-Fort Hays normal
8; Mcpherson college, o.
At Columbia. Mo.-Missouri 8; K.
u, 4.
At KirksviIle Mo.-Kirksville o.
teopaths, l Warrensburg normal. 0.
At Maryville, Mo.-Missouri Valley
college, 8; Maryville normal, 0.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12
H. s. Team Wants Games.

Colby, Kan, May 1.-THE Thomas
county high school baseball team has
defeated every team it has played in
northwestern Kansas, and issues a
challenge to any team making a claim
for the honors. Those wishing games
should write manager of Thomas
county H. S. team, Colby, Kansas.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12

Pete Compton is performing so
gracefully in center field for the Bos-
ton Braves that George Stallings has
expressed the warmest admiration
for him. He has shown himself to
be fast in the field and a reliable
though not brilliant hitter. Though
the season is early, he seems to have
won a regular berth against warm
competition.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12

Three examples of the offensive
tactics that make the Savages certain
remnant contenders were furnlsneo
Thursday afternoon Joe Agler, the
Buckeye first baseman; Al Scnw Etlt1'slo
tbe Cincinnati outfielder, and George
Cochran, of Carthage, Missouri, com
posed the trio that furnished the
examples
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12

from in the home town OF a
rival club of the members of Manager
bought to clip out and show to their
friends back home
Although admission of its greatness by Denver paper
that baltimore and Savage nave one OF
the strongest teams that assembled the Western
and proof furnished local fans Thursday
players stepped out and took Rebel cakes and MS
Grizzlies to a cleaning with little effort
the whole team is as good as they
make them without the big league stamp It's ability in this
sect has questioned But within the last week has
into equally offensive aggregation and If the
Dill hitting of the past few days kept then
picking for Topeka from now until the END
of the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12

Cochran has always been accredlte9
altbouph thev did not figure in the
scoring. he stole two advances out OF
three times on the paths. Also ne
kissed triple into centerfield IN the
big seventh, scoring one run and plac-
ing himself in a position to score an
other on Goodwin's sacrl1lce lily
short time after.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12

Western Association Results.
Fort Smith, 4; Denison, 8.
Muskogee, 8; McAlester, 1.
Tulsa, 4; Oklahoma City, 3.
Paris, z; Sherman, 8.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12

west. however. looked his best in
the first of the sixth session. AFTER
one run had been scored without MT
80 with two on the bases and two
down. Butcher came up to face him.
west was wilder than he was at any
other part of the game. and he PROB
ably knew, as other did. that the Cow
Killer has a habit of hitting at oppor-
time times. Rut he frightened up, held
his head and proceeded to make
RsYtcher fan for the third out.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12
coon prrCHING THURSDAY.

The pitching in Thursdays game
was the best that has been witnessed
on. the local diamond TINS season
Txiner the Bear twirler. used an effec-
five shotgun delivery throughout and
was greatly aided by the overhanging
clouds that made it all the more an
ficult to see his speed offerings west
pitched a beautiful game, using ms
head as we'll as his arm Oniy IN tne
last inning did. he allow as many as
two hits to accumulate in one session.
ana these he followed with a pair OF
strikeouts.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12

Lincoln Under Limit New.
Lincoln, Neb., May 12.-Manager
Holmes of the Lincoln Western league
club has announced the release of
Pitcher Guy Hoffman and First Base
man Ray Schmidt. This brings the
Lincoln roster of players to one man
below the limit permitted by league
rules. Schmidt goes to Bloomington,
H., on an optional agreement. Hoff-
man is released outright.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12
Weak Like Samson
That's the Sauages
Lottimore's Heroes Loaded With
Bouquets Since Their Return
By CLUG-

Savages played their first two in Denve
black type 8coumn line at the head
its sporting page that read as follows:
THE TOPEKA BALL CLUB IS WEAK-YES, JUST
LIKE SAMSON.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12
College baseball Results.

BatterieS-Cheney, Smith and M
Ter; Toney and Wingo and Clarke.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12

No other games scheduled.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1916-05-12
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

80 Crutcher, HUMPHREYS and
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
BEGIN ARRANGEMENTS
FOR INAUGURAL Bali,
TO Be Held at Pierre Opening
Day of Legislative Session,
January 2.

Pierre, s. D.. Dec. 9.-Arrangements
we're begun today for the inaugural re-
ception and ball to be given the visitors
Rt The capitol on the opening day OF
the legislative session, which this time
falls on January 2.
Supreme Court Judge Gates is chair
man OF the official reception commit
tee and will be assisted by the chair
men OF each Of the separate commit
tees, as follows:: Kenneth Sellers,
private secretary to the governor,
chairman of reception committees; j. L.
Truran, executive accountant, chair
man of music committee; A. w. Ewert,
state treasurer, chairman Of the fl
nance committee, and Will Bailey,
from the office of secretary Of state,
chairman OF decorative committee.
The reception will be held in the cap
ltol building, and the ball will be held
In he city auditorium. The citizens
committee will be in charge of the ball.
1t will consist OF V, V. Ketchum, G. II.
Jaynes, III. M, Reed, ]. e. Mallory, w.
5. Dudley, l.. l.. Stephens, A. d. Hen
gel, DR.. t. II. Riggs, j. r. Mcknight
and Charles Il. Harmon.
TWO years ago the ball and recep-
ton were held in the capitol. This
year 1t was decided the crowd expected
would be too large for dancing in the
corridors, and it was decided to hold
the ball In the auditorium instead.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
ASKS AID TO
HELP FIGHT Big FIRE
Flames, Which Destroyed $780,
900 School, For a Time
Threatened Town.

Fulton, S. d., Dec. 1.-THE Fulton
school, an eight-room brick structure,
was totally destroyed by a fire which,
for a time, threatened theNe entire town.
The loss to the building and contents
is estimated at between $4,000 and
$4,000. About $4,000 was carried in
insurance. The explosion of a gasoline
tank in the basement of the building is
believed to hav caused the fire. 2
The explosion occurred about $3.50
O'Clock in the evening and n hour
later the building was in ruins. M. N.
Nelson, janitor of the building, for a
time, was believed to have lost his
life in the flames. Hearing the explo-.
sion, he rushed TO the basement to find
II in flames. In escaping from the
place he was forced to battle his way
through the flames. He was severely
burned about the face and arms. The
fire department had much difficulty in.
Keeping the flames from spreading. 1t,
was first believed the fire would spread,
and the department at Mitchell was
asked TO com and assist. The Mitchell
companies came on a special train. The
Alexandria and Farmer departments
also were summoned and rendered
valuable aid. .
A strong wind was blowing, and
burning embers were carried for blocks
and fell upon the roofs OF houses. Res
idents were kept busy throwing the
embers from their roofs.
Plans were started today for the i'm
Mediate building OF a new school,
which will be more modern than the
one destroyed by fire. Until the new
school, Is completed, plans have been
made TO conduct the school classes in
the theater, halls and churches.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
BOUNDARY OF SULLY
COUNTY is DISPUTED

Pierre, s. d.. Dec. Sit is probably
a bill Will be passed by the next ses-
sion OF the legislature to fix the boun-
dary OF Sully county. The boundaries
were fixed in 1873, by Chapter 16, and
apparently never have been amended
since that time.
Through the issue of a technical
point as to the boundary matter, it is
found that the old statute had wrong
wording, as 1t provides the boundary
n commence at the northeast corner
OF Hughes county, and then west on
the Tenth Guide meridian to the Fourth
standard parallel. AS a matter OF fact,
the Tenth Guide meridian runs north
and south, and not east and west, as
one would have to conclude from the
statute. Probably a court could correct
ly construe the statute n find out
what was really meant, but to save any
difficulties which might arise it will
be easier to introduce a correctly word
ed act.
The Tabor independent. [volume] (Tabor, S.D.) 1913-19??, 1916-12-14
JAPANESE PROBLEM Is
TAKEN UP BY SENATE

Washington, Dec. IAN attack by
Senator Works, on the Senate commit
tee amendment to the immigration bill,
which would exclude from the measure
any reference to the so called Sgentle-
mans passport agreement between the
United States and Japan, cause the
Senate today to consider the subject
behind closed doors because treaty
rights are involved in the issue.
The executive session was ordered
after Senator Works had reserved the
right to demand a separate vote on
the amendment which was incorpor-
ated at the request Of the state de
partment after an inquiry about the
original bill had been made by the
Japanese embassy.
Before the doors were closed, Sen
ator Works declared the amendment
was designed purely in the interest
of Japan and regardless Of the inter
ests OF the United States.