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Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
DARCY WILL STAY AT HOME
Australian Pug Will Not Be Per
mitted to Invade America Be
cause Of Military Law. !
M'GooRTY IS GETTING HEAVY

NEW YORK, Jan. 22--A letter tust re-
oeived from Snowy Baker, the Aus
traIian boxing promoter. states that Les
Darcy is unlikely to leave Australia for
tour of the United States until after
the European war.
In part the letter follows:
No Australian boxers are likely to
leave their country unless they are de-
parting for the war in Europe. There is
now in Australia a military law forbid
ding the departure Of Australian men of
military age, except under special pass
ports"
This makes It appear that the report
circulated immediately after Darcy de-
feated MoGoorty for the second time 10
the effect that Darcy would make inn
mediate arrangements to tour this coun-
try and engage in series Of at least
three bouts for which he asked q guar
antee of $4,000 was without foundation.
In another part Of his letter Baker
asserts that even before "Jacir' Kearns
50 loudly announced that he (Kearns)
would manage Darcy on his tour OF this
country II had been decided that Darcy
would not leave Australia. Hence 1t
seems that the invasion Of Darcy has
been indefinitely postponed and that tina
looked for meeting between Mike Glib
bons and Darcy will not take place for
some time unless Gibbons decides to go
to Australia.
This letter was writer prior to the
Darcy-McGoorty bout, and IN discussing
the ringside weight-leO pounds-~which
the fighters agreed TO make. he states,
ITO make this weight II will be neceyr
sary for Eddie to shed . little muscle"
No Longer nfiddlevvei@ht.
II it be true that McGocrty has TO
'shed muscle" when making 100 pounds
ringside then II is also true that Nc
Goorty can no longer fight as middle
weight and be strong. whenever fighter
grows 50 heavy that he has to "shed
muscle to make a stipulated weight then
that fighter should devote all OF his at
tention 20 heavier division in boxing.
Shedding muscle means what IL more
commonly known as drying out" For
hours before Weighing In time boxers
who are trying to make weight that Is
too low for them are compelled TO so
without liquids or food. They garsie
with water but are not permitted TO
swallow any. Usually they viii agree 70
such weight only when they can weigh IN
from four 10 six hours before bout
This gives them time after weighing In In
which 10 take some nourishment and thus
regain some strength before entering the
ring.
II McGoorty had to "shed muscle and
enter the ring Immediately after weigh
ing In. which Yves the case. Il 10 small
wonder that Darcy was able to stop him
This does not detract from pareyn aeh-
ity az a boxer and fighter. but In Jus
tlea 10 Mccioorty attention must be
drawn the fact that Medoorty could not
have been strong under such eondinoiis'
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
HOW jim SCOTT WAS FOUND
Came 10 Ham Patterson by Mistake
and Insisted on Showing Ham
How TO Pitch.
MADE GOOD right OFF THE BAT

Hamilton Patterson. manager OF the
Vernon Tigers. tells an interesting story
OF how he landed Pitcher Jim scott In
Jim's busher days.
Il was in 1907. when Patterson was
managing oskaioosa IN the old Iowa State
league. He was short OF players and he
wired 10 somebody IN Chicago 70 send
him on catcher. BY some mixup Jim
Scott was the man sent in answer 20
the call for help.
Scott reported for work. Patterson or
dered him into a mask and protector and
told him to get out and set busy IN the
game.
Never heard OF pitcher wearing a
mask and protector" was scOtt's some
what startled reply.
Il sent for a catcher; amt you one?'
asked Pat.
Nope. Tn pitcher" replied Jim.
For the love Of Nike" yelled Patter-
son, throwing up his hands, And al
ready have eleven pitchers. Very careless
Of them to send you down here"
We'll I'm here" said Scott. and ]
have 70 eat. DON'T care how many
pitchers you have. I think I can make
my salt for you"
Not only did Patterson like his talk
but he figured that Jim might be W
against Il for something TO eat. SO he
took him along with the club when II
went over TO ottumwa for a game.
Gimme that ball" insisted SCOTT Just
before the combat started. ignoring the
eleven ether pitchers who were primed
M 20 work.
Pat gave him the BAH and never had
reason 20 regret II. Scott simply threw
Il past the opposing batters. tanning the
first eight TO face him. The ninth mar
got a lucky single ana Patterson yanket
1 Scott.
What's the matter; what are you TAX.
ing me out forg' inquired Jim. somewhai
grieved.
take you out fory' replied PattersoE
with his droli humor Didn't they gel
a hit off your
Jim. hanging his head IN shame. ad
mItted that they had.
The exact purpose for which Pattersos
removed him from the game was 4
sign him. ne fearing that some soou
might be present In disguise and bea
him TO Il,
Having no contract or other stationery
Patterson ripped off a piece Of wrap
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
Nebraska Trounoes
Drake Five in Fast
Game at Lincoln

LINCOLN, Neb., Jan 22.-(special Teie-
gram.)-Nebraska trounced Drake soundly
here last night. Al to p. in the first game
between these two Missouri valley con-
ference teams. The Drake five played
better bail in the first half. which ended
10 to .. owing TO the failure OF the Husk-
ers to locate baskets. but in the second
period Nebraska sot to going and simply
smothered the visitors The team play
of the Huskers Mas brilliant In the second
half.
Rutherford was the Nebraska star and
shot eight BASKETS. while Thiesen also
played brilliantly. Smith was the star
for Drake. with two field goals and six
more points from free throws.
The lineup:
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
Charley HerzOg
Called Bruin Out
Without Even Shot

This IL the yarn they tell on Charles
Herzog. manager Of the Redsi
Hersog and some friends went hunting
recently. The friends rounded up bear
and chased him IN the direction OF Her
sos. who had gone IN quest OF deer.
HerEog heard the yells OF his compan-
ions and turned around 70 find the bear
charging AZ him. Her1og lifted his trasty
gatling gun 10 his shoulder and was
about to fire when the bear suddenly
changed III course. ran 10 the right and
dove into a clump OF underbrush.
"Shoot him. chArlie--shot him; put It on
him." yelled Hersogs companions
whats the use OF putting Il on him. .
answered HsrsoE. dropping his sun. ''Eie'a
out anyway. RE ran out % The line"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

IN his regular Texan style. and this years
fielding averages. compiled few weeks
ago by the American league. show quite
unmlatakabiy Shy Spoke is the best OUT
fielder Of them all
Goes After Everything.
In these official averages II will be seon
that Speaker though ranking No. 10 in
the list OF American league outfielders.
has nevertheless accepted more chances
than any fielder IN either Of the big or
sensations. -Four OF the American out
sielders eclipse him Ia the number OF as
sists, while Just one IN the National or
sanixation has thrown out greater num-
Der az home or on the bases.
Speaker played during the last season
just $50 gaHpea, six less than aid Ty Cobb.
yet he accepted Just fifty more chances
than did the Georgian, made eight less
errors and had but one less assist.
The fact that Cobb pegged out one man
more shows that base runners elected to
risk cobb's wing much oftener than they
did that of Speaker Tris' average was
Just rs better than that OF the Detroit
star.
The fact that Speaker was able 70 ac-
cept more putouts than any OF his rivals
was due In Rreaf measure TO the un-
canny way he plays his position and his
ability 10 run back for long drives. Play
ing well In behind shortstop he IL usually
able 10 gather IN many q line drive that
would be safe hit with the ordinary cut
fielder IA center Again. he shifts his
position on almost every batsman. and
time after time ambitious batsmsn have
retired for the night without mentioning
Speaker In their prayers. II "a too bad
that there is no column available which
could show the way In which Speaker has
cut down the number Of long distance
drives during the last season and held
them 70 single base hitA
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
Millers Strengthen
Washington Club

The Minneapolis club Of the American
association has released two pitchers to
Washington in Bentley and HUMPHREYS.
but HumphTies has never been seen in
Minneapolis. having been drafted from
the Virginia league at the close Of the
season
President Mike cantilIon explains the
shift with the statement that Griffith Is
shy on lett-handers ana wants TO try
out the men for the Washington club.
He has agreed 20 send the Miilers an
other first-elass pitcher for the men
taken
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

fights in succession,
Hickey feared no one, and really
thought that he was the greatest light
weight the world had ever seen.
AZ he sat there his manager mentioned
the different boys who had entered the
tourney and we're yet to he dealt with,
Hickey feared none Of them and even
offered 70 wager some iron men that
he'd knock them out In less than three
rounds each. lie was lacing his shoes
when someone in the back Of ths room
knocked over bottle Of iinlmsnt. I'M
medlately the fumes roamed around the
room and got TO the bsahs Of thoss pres
ent.
One Of the listeners started to cough
and then chirpeds
Gee. that odor " strong"
well" plped Hickey. without even
looking UP. II hope the faahead fights
me- II there's one thing do like it's
strong guys"
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

CONTINUED from Page one,)
the future, Should each side win game
a final match will be pulled off on a
neutral floor.
The Walter q. clarks are the latest
TO sign up a home game with an outside
five, February 4. the Clarks viii play
Doane college at the local gym. Doane
plays the University OF Omaha the
previous night, Manager Gantz OF the
clarks Is also In touch with the Genoa
Indians which he expects TO bring here.
With Teams and Players.
Beoktold. center OF the Townsends, Is
laid up with case OF scarlet fever.
No league prellminaries win prscede the
match Friday between the Beatrice and
Omaha High schools.
Although living in Malvern. Ia, Paul
Gilman Journeys to Omaha TO participate
at center for the Ciarks.
KIspsse SER, fpr , on the Gsrss has q,
baskets against the Brandeis Thursday
evening.
Alleging the NJ 3. Smiths used an
Ineligible tosser against them Saturday
evening. the Townsend Tisers protested
the match.
New printed schedules for the season
are being given out BY the Young Men 8
Christian association. In all II calls for
Chariesworth. official arbiter In the
amateur leagues, refereed the game be-
tween the University OF Omaha and Cot
ner Thursday evening.
The First Christians dropped their third
straight against the st. Mary's last Tues
day For the last two seasons the Chris
tians We're winners OF the Church league
championship.
The Creighton Laws brought out q new
tosser last week Ia their match with the
Omaha High School Reserves. Schaw Is
the new player and performs at the right
forward position.
Instead Of charging admission to all
TRICKY games as was proposed. there
viii only be charges for six contests. The
proceeds viii be used 70 meet the ex-
penses OF the loop.
The two Commercial league games be
tween the Creighton Laws and the High
School OF Commerce and the Joe Smiths
and Omaha National Banks on the Unit
verslty Of Omaha court were postponed
/ last "wednesday IN order 70 allow the
University 81 Omaha team 10 use ths
court for practice.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
UPSET IN BASKET BALL DOPE
Success Of Crete and South High in
Recent Games Surprises State
Floor Fans,
SEVERAL srRoNe FIvEs APPEAR

Crttes victory over tho strong Geneva
basket ball team at Doane and South
Highs overwhelming defeat Of Nebraska
city upset tho dope considerably IN the
state basket ball field. Coach sauires
five fought nohiy, urged on BY 900 wildly
frantic roosers and accomplished the VIC
tory - greatly desired. AZ Nebraska
CITY tho sure confidence Of Coach Mo-
caRdloss' squad was broken. Coach Pat
tons youths taking the game. by score
Of a 10 i6
The Geneva five under the coaching
Of II, H. Thelaon. former Nebraska all-
round athlete. 10 70 be respected. II
IL q question whether either Coach Mulli-
gan's. pattons or 0reenstrsets fast
quintet could outplay the country repscs
scptation.
The state tournament this year will
not only be one OF the best In history
from the standpoint OF number OF games
played, but probably viii BE- the hardest
fought,
rr@meht wfaninm.
Fremont'a defeat o. West Point Thurs
day evening on the Fremont floor, By q
score OF y 10 IL showed the tTua caliher
Of The Dodge county aggregation. Cap
tain Tuillneton. who has been sick absd
Cor several weeks la again back with
the team with another recruit, who was
down IN his ntudles. Although defeated
by South High earlier In the season.
the Fremont team Is expected 20 rank
among me best Of first-elaes teams
Falrmont kept Up lis winning streak
BY defeating the Steele city five, y 10
"a. oakdalo. team Of the same class
retiFes into tho background. having been
defeated BY Newman grove. BY score
az % 70 e. Hebron arises 10 challenge
the leadership Of Mlnden and Fairmenl
IN Glass y division, BY defeating the
Nelson team. by a score OF los 10 n.
superior defeated Nelson. BY a score
Of 70 70 O.
Norfolk fell irnolninicusly IN itn game
with Sioux City more than q week age.
Coach Walkers five was able 10 tally
b1, ~ polnta 70 the Inelnns ~, Beatrice
worked up considerable team work IN its
game with University Place with the re-
suit that the Queen City youths captured
the long end Of y 10 % SCORE. Llncoln's
defeat over this team Saturday night,
however,, leaves comparisons ~ much up
IN The air - ever,
E.osaI Team saeeessful,
A brilliant future faces Central and
South High schooin Both teams have met
aud conquered all state opponents with
good success and are sure leaders on a
par with Geneva. Crete. Lincoln and
Hastings. The latter quintet IS composed
Of green material. but win probably de-
veiop Into a fast combination. The
elose score IN the crete-Hastings game
which wound up n 10 q. hacks up this
statement. Following 10 a summary Of
games last week:
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
SALARY CUTS WILL BENEFIT
Excessive Contracts Of such Players
as Cobb and Speaker Cause
Dissension.
RELATIvE wORTH OF az o00B

BOSTON, Mass. Jan. 1a.--when one
comes 70 consider the bis salaries that
are paid BY Organised Base Ball 70 cer-
tain star players. there would seem 70
be considerable ground for the belief that
IN many cases these lcaaing lighta Of
the major leagues ara paid greatly IN
excess OF their real value 10 team.
Even the rank and file OF the bali
players themselves. Grumblins and chaf-
Ing over tho Acknowledged fact that a
certain privileges few are drawing down
the lions share. are disposed TO resent
the payment Of these big sums Of money.
The largo salary paid 20 Ty Cobb in
recent years has frequently been the
cause OF Dissatisfaction Ia the TIGER
fold. The big salary granted iris.
Speaker when he finally came to terms
with the Boston Red Sex club nearly
two years ago gave the players and
fans alike considerable 70 talk about.
No one 10 supposed 70 know Just what
the salary paid the leading star Of the
Detroit team really is. Some figure Il
to be $4,000 per year. Others claim that
thu Georgia Peach does not draw down
as much as speaker has been paid.
But IN spite Of all the jealous discus
NNNWARNN NNNANNA
fielder that the game has ever known.
Cobb annually leads the batsmen Of the
country. while the Georgia star has no
real rival among the outer gardeners Of
either league. q fact that the much
touted Bonnie Kauff, lately OF the Fed
erals. will have 70 acknowledge without
delay when the signing OF the peaes
compact admits him 10 the coveted fold.
Card at the Gate.
So many times has cohh's ail-around
worth been demonstrated that II is
hardly necessary for anyone 10 enter
into any extended discussion OF his pre-.
eminence in almost every department.
He leads IN batting and base runnins.
he is acknowledged the clevers1t gen
eral and the quickest thinker IN either
big league. He Is a power on both Of
Tense and defense. and a star which
ever way you want 10 take him. ana.
above all else, his peculiar personality.
his temperamental disposition. which Is
liable 70 lead him az any time TO "start
something generally helps 70 swell the
gate and bring his salary back many
times during the season to the Detroit
club.
With Speaker Il "a somewhat different
Speaker never plays to the gallery. and
perhaps be Is not the same big attraction
AZ the safe; yet Il h q matter OF common
knowledge that a few seasons ago wheI
there was talk OF trade between IN
Boston and Detroit clubs, with speake
being swapped for Cobb. the obstlnacy o
Jim McAleer was the only thing tina
blocked the deal.
4 - -. a.n a. a.
lief that Speaker is a far more vaiuabl
man, He doesn't hit quite as consistent,
as does Cobb. nor does he score 20 man
runs or steal quite as many bases. Ne
year after year Speaker comes throug
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
RAY FISHER IS NOW AN
INSTRUCTOR IN HURLING

II Il now Ray Fisher. professor OF the
science Of pitching. The Yankee twirler
has been engaged by the Young Mems
Christian Association college OF Spring
reid. Mass, 70 give course OF instruc-
ton In the art OF twirling as part OF the
department. Of athletics Of the institution.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
EKLUND THROWS MYRE
FOR IOWA CHAMPIONSHIP

WATERLOO. Ia. Jan 4-<special Tel
esram.)-clsrsnee Eklund detected Hell
mar Myre OF Forest City IN straight falls
Of ono hour and four minutes and seven
minutes. The match was Tor the light
heavyweight championship OF Iowa. and
a 500 purse. Eklund was the aggressor
ali the way
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

Substitutes; Thiesen for Campbell, Nell
son for Shields, Riddell for Nelson. G.
Rutherford. Hawley for Irwin, Blackburn
for Warnock. Berringer for Smith, Smith
for Bresears. Goals from field: Ruther-
ford 50. Thiesen 60. Campbell ca, Nell
son. Hartman, @. Gardiner, Smith (2),
Hawiey. Free throws: Campbell (e),
Hugg 90. Thiesen, Smith 90,
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
ALL BROOKLYN PLAYERS
SIGN EXCEPT A ROOKIE

President Ebbeis o. Brooklyn announces
that an his players are signed except
Monte Priesfe. the piteher-outfielder Sc
cured from syracuse.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

Field 6oaIs; Les FrundeH 90, Len
Frundeli az. Racer (2). Martin 81, Ben
Koehler. John Koehler. Free throws.
Clarence Frundell (sl, Martin Cil. Fouls,
Geneva. n. Referee, Jones OF Beatrice.
Timepeeker, Fitzpatrick OF Beatrice.
Scorer. Lee Of Omaha Time Of halves,
30 minutes.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
Just an Earful
By lad

II,
4 q
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23

Christy Mathewson qFsotes Manager No
GraW as saying: '.Tksre won't be any
peace N Toner doesn't change some o.
the umpires he had working last season.
Omaha daily bee., 1916-01-23
BRANDEIS TOSSERS
CLASS OF TRI-CITY

tcontlnuea from PaEe one.l
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-27
A Mans Duty

His family his country and his city. He is given
to negectng his city, His attitude in this matter is
happily expressed by the phrase "Lct George Do It."
The time has gone when cities can 'lcs grow up" As
Topsy did. They must be shaped and directed by IN
tcgen and cohesive action There must be cooper
alton. In Oklahoma City the instrument for this work
is the Chamber Of Commerce The strength Of the bee
is in the hive and the strength Of city is in the
mcrca strength of the Chamber Of Commerce. Let us
persuade YOU TO put YOUR shoulder to the wheel Join
the Chamber Of Commerce.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-27

! A Whrciord. elected city super
n,cndcnt last night At a meeting OF the
Oklahoma CITY board OF education, will
succeed Gc1rgc v Buchanan. present
superintendent, IN August The ncv
school head is ~ wear, Old. has been
superintendent u - Joseph No. for
twelve consecutive year. and nt. ass.
Ua'cd for number Of years with
school work ln Nohcrly N, HIS ca
rccr as an educator extend, over
twenty YEARS
He /, about ,.k feet tall. has gray
eyes, a lirm mouth and the Jaw OF a
fighter His hair is slightly gray. hi,
figure er~(9 and his hearing that Of
leader 10 see Mr. Whtciord on the
street one would Judge him 10 be
business man That is whatthe is He
has announced his intention oi~rurning
the schools Of Oklahoma CIV On a
hn,inc' basis He has asked and has
been promised 'hc cooperation oi the
board o' education AS q unit And he
request, 'hr ,o.opc,Ulrn oi teacher
pupil and parent during the coming
school year
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-27
ONE BID RECEIVED
ON BIG BOND ISSUE

Uncertainty as 10 the Mexican ,i,u.
alton :, blamed hy Mike Donnel,
city commissioner ni finance iat the
fact that only one bid was made Tor
IN, Sl7mO0' issue oi tn riys ~
pcfccn, bonds Yesterday rh, h,d wa,
entered hy the State National hank
through Walter n Caldwell and 4 J
McMahan, bond broker. Their offer
was iot par and accrued interest iot the
entire issue
The matter Of acceptance will he tax
en- up late this afternoon hy the city
commissioners and ,i,iient advisory
committee
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-27
WH|IEFORD PLANS
UNIQUE METHODS
New Superintendent PIadged
Unanimous Support Of
School Board.

Wh-n ten ballot, had been taken.
John \ Whiciord oi s. Joseph. No
was elected city superintendent, oi
school, AZ a meeting oi the Oklahoma
City board ~ education last night Next
August he will succeed George V. Blu.
chanan. who has h-ld the POSITION
three years The Supcflntcndency car
rlc' a salary Of 500 a year
When informed Of M, election. Mr.
Whlciprd appeared before ,h' board
and inquired IN effect. whether ne would
he q puppc' or superintendent q iig
urchcad or an executive He requested
first that The proics,ip work oi OK
'ahoma ti'y's school be- under the iur.
iSdirtlon oi the superintendent second
that nomination OF teacher, be referred
first ,o the superintendent, third. that
the board deal with the superintendent,
as unit. not as individuals fourth.
that the hoard deal with teacher,
through the superintendent, fifth that
the superintendent be allowed 10 al
tend state and national convention, Of
educational associations Other requests
oi similar nature are covered hy the
rules OF the board
Gets Board Pledge
All these things were pledged ~
Mr. Whiciord unanimously during an
executive session pi the board which.
on an eleventh ballot made IN, cleo.
tion unanimous
Nr Nhlciofl ,rcn, part oi thi,
morning making himself acquainted
with board cmplo,c, iu the Irving
building lie will leave shortly To- wind
up h,s affair, iu s., Joseph
Wants operation
When asked iot q statement ~ prlr
riplcs the new superintendent replied
that while he had mo-, been IN Okla.
hnma City sufficiently long ,o a,Quain,
himself thoroughly with educational
conditions. The one thing ,ha, he would
tc1ueS, during his term oi office would
be ro operation from school board
teacher pupil and paten,
He plans inoueura'ing q number oi
Innovations a, last as the financial
condition Of the schools will warrant,
/ During his STAY m Missouri, he ha,
h.en among the foremost sponsors oi
moving pictures IN school, he ha,
also pushed the summer playground
movement and similar constructive
measures
/ lie has credentials and fecommcnda
IionS from some oi the foremost -iu.
Gator, oi the country
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1916-06-27
These Pre-Inuentory Days

Are furnishing thrifty opportunities for
hundredS Of OklahomanS. On Friday night
we finish a half gear Of business, and the
effort IS to "cloSe out' as much merchandise
as possible before then. There are deep reduc-
honS In addition to the items mentioned
here, practically all of those mentioned Sun
day are dUaiIble tOddy