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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-07-21
DR.. Eichelberger Says
Affair Is Dropped So
Far as He's Concerned

Following his withdrawal of the war;
rant against Detective p. c. Miller,
charging false swearing in his affidavit
to the effect that DR.. g. w. Eichelberger
had tried to use him in a plot to injure
T 3. Felder's character, Or. Eichelberg-
er made a statement to The Journal
Thursday morning in which he declared
that he had withdrawn the warrant be-
cause he believed 1t was best for all
parties concerned.
"A number of my friends have urged
me to withdraw the warrant against
Miller" said DR.. Eichelberger. land 1
decided to take their advice. / have
always been ready to do anything that
think would please the people,
Even before l had been advised by
my friends | had about made up my
mind that it would be best for everyone
if l did withdraw the warrant. The
affair is dropped as far as 1 am con-
cerned."
The action of DR.. Eichelberger throws
the case against Miller out of court.
The case was set for hearing in the
municipal court Tuesday but was post
poned.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-07-21
Rogers Had No Authority
For ALLEGED Statement

WASHINGTON, July 2O.-Dispatches
from Mexico City saying Special Agent
Rogers had informed the Carranza gov
eminent that the United States troops
gradually would be withdrawn, brought
assurances from Acting Secretary OF
State Polk today that Mr.. Rogers had no
authority to make such a statement and
that the policy Of the American gov
eminent remained unchanged.
Other press dispatches from Mexico
City announced the appointment of
Mexican members of a joint commits
sion for the adjustment of differences
between the two countries, but II was
said at the state department no final
agreement as to the method of con-
Quoting the negotiations had been reach
cd. Ambassador Designate Arredondo
and Mr.. Polk held a brief informal con-
ference today, but reached no final con-
illusions.
dispatch from Brigadier General
Pershing today said General Gonzales,
escorted by his staff and 100 men, had
visited him at headquarters last night.
General Gonzales later left for MADEIRA
to investigate complaints regarding
seizure of the Hearst ranch.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-07-21
GROUND TORN FROM
GRASP Of GERMANS
ON EXTENSIVE FRONT
Paris Announces Advance on
Both Sides of Somme and
West of Thiaumont Works
North of Verdun
(By Associated Press.)

WASHINGTON, July 2o.-The French
have resumed their driving offensive
along the Somme in northern France,
forcing back the Germans on a wide
front both north and south of the river.
According to this afternoons Paris
bulletin the German first line trenches
from Barleux to Soyecourt south Of the
Somme, a distance of five miles, fell
into French hands.
North of the river the French attack
pushed east from Hardecourt and car
ried trenches along the Combles-Clery.
railway. The operations here are close
to the right flank of the British adj
vance. Combles itself. being little more
than three miles southwest Of Tongue
val for possession Of which British
and Germans are still fighting.
The French push forward at Soyecourt
marks the furthest southwark point
carried by them in their offensive.
Berlin on Tuesday mentioned French
activity there, declaring an attack on
the town was repulsed.
Hard fighting continues on the 1talo-
Austro front. Vienna reports artillery
activity at various point. Near Borcola
pass the Austrians announce the re-
pulse of three strong attacks, stones
being rolled down the mountain side
to stop the Italians.
Last nights fighting in the Verdun
region resulted in advantage to the
French. Paris reports progress west OF
the Thiaumont works north of the
citadel and the capture Of strong
w fortified German post south OF
Fleury.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-07-21
Storm Warnings Kept
On Display Along Coast
From Hatteras to Boston

WASHINGTON, July 20.-The tropi-
cal storm making it's way up the Allan
tic coast from the West Indies appar-
emily was conferred this morning 200
miles off the North Carolina coast
about eastward of Cape Hatteras. Very
little information had reached the
weather bureau today concerning it's
intensity. The only reports came by
radio from ships at sea in the vicinity
of the storm.
Latest dispatches told of winds with
a velocity of sixty-four miles an hour,
but these were from the edges of the
disturbances. They indicated that the
storm was moving slowly nOrthward.
Fresh gales and strong northeast
winds prevailed on the coast today from
North Carolina to the Delaware break
water. storm warnings were ordered to
continue at all stations from Hatteras
to Boston.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-07-21
VILLA IS REPORTED
LOCATED; CAPTURE
IS EXPECTED SOON
Bandits Captured Messenger
Said to Have Told Where
Chief IS-Mexican Troops
Sent After Him
lRy Associated Press.

GALVESTON, Tex, July 2O.-fhe
capture of Francisco Villa by cavalry
of the de facto government is momen-
tarily expected. according to a cable
gram received today by Juan a. Mateos,
Mexican consul here. The message said
a Villa messenger. captured yesterday
by CarranZa troops, told of villa 5
whereabouts and that force had been
sent 10 capture him.
: The name of the small town where
the band is said to be located is not
given in the dispatch. 1t is understood
TO be in the state of Chihuahua, not
far from Chihuahua City.
The messenger reported that Villa
was i'll and seeking medical aid.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-07-21
Man Who Photographed
Rainbow Is Dead

BALTIMORE, July 2O.-Dr. William
Simon. professor of chemistry at the
College of Physicians and Surgeons, and
an adept in autochromatic photography
died yesterday at Eaglesmere, Pa
Death was due to a complication OF
diseases.
DR.. Simon had the distinction of hav-
ing taken a photograph of a rainbow
probably the only one ever taken. DR.
Simon was born in Germany in 1874.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-07-21
French Gain Ground
Along Wide 'front.'


PARIS, July 20.-French attacks in
the Somme region were delivered last
night on both sides OF the river. On
the north bank trenches in the Harde-
court sector were taken, while south or
the river all the German front line
trenches between Barleux and Soyecourt
fell into French hands.
Announcement of the French sue
cesses is made in this afternoons war
office bulletin.
The trenches can'ured - 49," H
bank run from Halecourt-Mamelon to
the east of Hardecourt along the rail-
way from Combles to Clery. Four hum
dred prisoners were captured in this
operation.
In the Verdun region there was a con-
tinuous bombardment Of the Avocourt
and Chattancourt sectors on the left
bank OF the Mouse, with a grenade en-
gagement to the northeast OF Hill 304.
On the east bank of the Mouse the
French progressed west of the Thiau-
mont earth work, while to the south Of
Fleury they took a strongly fortified
German post, with $50 prisoners.
A German aeroplane was brought down
in the Somme region east of Peronne.
The communication follows:
ION both sides Of the Somme our in
fantry this morning attacked German
positions and gained notable advantage.
North or the SOmme we captured enemy
trenches from Observation-Disclosures as
far as the river and carried our line
clear to the east of Hardecourt along
the railroad to the narrow road which
runs from Combles to Cle-y. z this
part of the battlefield we have thus far
made 400 prisoners.
South of the Somme, between Bar
leux and SOyecourt, all the first line of
enemy trenches fell into our hands
In the Champagne we penetrated into
a German trench to the north of
Auberive and took a number of pris-
oners. ~
I'm the Argonne the Germans at
tempted yesterday toward o'clock
coup de main upon our small posts in
the Bolante salient. After a lively hand
grenade battle, the enemy was repulsed.
Upon the left bank of the MtN;e
bombardment continued in the regions Of
Avecourt and Chattancourt, together
with hand grenade fighting on the slopes
northeast of Hill 304.
"On the right hank of the Mouse we
made progress during the night west
of the Thiamont works. To the south
Of Fleury a powerfully fortified work
heId by the enemy was attacked and
captured by our troops. who took pris-
oner several officers and $50 men.
In the region of the Son1rne a Ger
man aeroplane was brought down yes
terday by one of our pilots. East of
Peronne another enemy machine attacked
by one of ours was brought to earth
near Gremilly. in the Verdun region
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-07-21
Joint Commission May
Settle Mexican Trouble
fBy Associated Press. }


WASHINGTON. July 2O.-Announce-
ment that settlement of differences be-
tween the United States and Mexico
will be made through a joint commits
sion is looked for in the immediate fu-
ture. Only final approval by President
Wilson and General Carranza is lacking,
il was said today.
Powers to be conferred on a commits
sion. if one is agreed on, have formed
one of the chief points of discussion
in preliminary negotiations between
Acting Secretary of State Polk and
Eliseo Arredondo. Mexican ambassador
designate. Already reports have gone
to Secretary Lansing. on vacation, and
to the Mexican government Mr.. Polk
is expected to take the question up also
with President Wilson.
Henry p. Fletcher. American ambas-
sador designate to Mexico City, will go
TO his post in Mexico City soon after
August 1, if the situation continues
TO clear. IL was understood today.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-07-21
Russians Report Capture
Of Kugi in the Caucasus

10y ASSoCAteu 2ECsasJ
PETROGRAD. July 2o.-(Via Lon
don. THE war ofice announced today
that Kugi, an important point in the
Caucasus, was occupied by the Russians
on Tuesday.
Attempts by Teutonic forces to ad-
vance against the Russians in the re-
gion Of the River Stokhod IN Volhynia,
have been repulsed. the war office an
nounced today. Operations in Galicia
are being notably affected by the over
flow of the River Dniester, which is
flooding large areas.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-07-21
British Ship Released

LONDON, July ZU.-Ihe BRITISH
steamer Adams, captured off the Swed-
ish coast Tuesday by a German de-
stroyer, has been released, says a Ber-
lin dispatch transmitted by Reuter-
Amsterdam correspondent. Sweden pro-
tested against the capture, claiming II
was affected within Swedish territorial
waters.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-07-21
Great Battle Reported
Developing in CarpathianS

(By ASSOCIATED Ereea'l =,
LONDON, July 20.-A wireless dis
patch from Rome says 1t Is reported
from Petrograd that a great battle Is
developing at Jablonitza, favorable to
the Russians. In addition to the heavy
fighting In the Carpathians, the dis-
match says, the Russian offensive has
been resumed before Kovel and Vladi-
mir-Volynski and in the Riga area
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-07-21
Jablonitza is in the Carpathians near
the northern end of one Of the noun
tain passes leading to Hungary.
Heavy Fighting Continues
On Somme, British Say

LONDON, July 20.-Heavy fighting
continues on the Somme front. The war
office announced today that the British
had gained ground in Delville wood and
Longueval
North of the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS po-
sition the British pushed forward their
line. East of the Leipsic redoubt bomb
ing parties made a substantial advances
during the night
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-07-21
PROSPECT OF BRIGADE
POST FOR ATLANTA IS
BECOMING BRIGHTER
General Wood, in Letter TO
Congressman Howard Says
He viii Use His Influence to
Bring 1t Here
BY RALPH SMITH.

WASHINGTON. July 2o.-That tho
probability Of the establishment OF ar
army brigade post at Atlanta, utilizing
the Forst Mcpherson reservation and
contiguous territory. is assuming dsn'
mite and favorable shape became known
today. when Congressman William
SchIey Howard made public the follow
Ing letter from General Leonard Wood
commanding ~ department Of the
east;
Headquarters Eastern Department
Governors Island, y. Y
July rs. 1916
Nv Dear Mr.. Howard:
Your letter received We nave
room for the additional regiments
and il is good country round about
there for work As our army VIII
De increased. brigade posts ought TO
he the type and not regimental
posts. I have been anxious for
long time TO have cavalry brigade
at OgIethorpe and an infantry
brigade at Atlanta.
You will find. l think, that the
movement will have 20 be initiated
nv the secretary of war If the
papers are referred TO these head
quarters. I shall be very glad to
renew my previous recommended
tion.
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18
WILLIAMS BEATEN
 BY |. J. GRIFFIN
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NEWPORT. R. l.. August l7.-A new name on the Casino bowl for the annual invitation tennis singles tour nament was assured today when R. Norris Williams H.. of Philadelphia. the former national champion, who won last years competition here. was eliminated by the sweeping strokes of Clarence ]. Griffin. of San Francisco. To some extent the downfall of Will Hams was accounted for by a weak ankle, which compelled him to play back court game. In this style Of play alone. he was unable to meet the accurate drives of the versatile Cali fornian. who was able to place the ball just where Williams. unable to move rapidly. could not reacn it.
 Harold A. Throckmorton, school boy champion of Elizabeth. N. J.. who eliminated Wm. J. Clothier. former na- tional champion, and H. Mikami. the Japanese player added to his laurels today by defeating N w Niles. of Boston. The match was the longest of the day. the five sets occupying four l hours.
 Tomorrow in the semi-finals Throck = morton will meet w M. Johnston, the national title holder while Griffin will play against L Kumagae. the Japanese champion.
 ! Kumagae met a sturdy opponent to- day In D. <. Walters. of New Orleans | holder of the southern sectional title and 1t required four hard sets tc
 clinch the victory of the Japanese player.
 l Johnston's defeat of Watson Nj
 Washburn. of New York was accom-. | plished without great effort. Wash.
 burn taking only seven games in three sets.
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18
Base Hits in the
 Fri Copper League
By Bob Gibson

The Millers broke into the per centage column Wednesday by giving the Shelter a heating by score Al
 Guest, the Mill shortstop broke the game up in the first half of the ninth by hitting over the left field fence two men being on bases at the time.
 Lush pitched great game the seven innings that he was on the mound allowing but two hits, one a scratch and one run.
 Reiger finished the game and had easy sailing.
 Galena is fielding in great shape for the Millers. but is not hitting anything to speak of
 The Mill can boast of a fine field ing outfield in Galena, Rose and Davis. Davis and Rose are also ex- ceptionally good hitters
 The Miners lost a harG luck game to the Smelte. last Sunday the Smel- ter winning out in the twelfth when Callan scored on Beaumiller's huff of a fly hall
 Bromley pitched a fine game and was entitled to at least draw.
 Munsell had Tobin on his string Sunday. the Mines leftfielder striking out three times
 The Arizona heat seems tn get tho best of Lush, he can go at great lip for about seven innings and then . weakens and has to be relieved
 Pete Waeoh. the former Mill catch- CT has been taken on by the Mines i ard will be used behind the bat to ! help out Tonneman Pete was one of the most popular players that ever wore q Mil uniform and the local fans all wish him the i best of success.
 With two first-class catohe~~ ir Carisch and Arbogast. the Millers could not afford to carrv Pete. | Ramage. the Mines utility man has heen let go and Connolly has taken ! his place
 i With the return of Flick and i Carnes to the Shelter infield Whaling i and c. callan are filling the utility roles.
 Carisch is again showing some fine | catching for the Millers. l Davis has added both sneed and l hitting power 10 the Mill club ] If Johnny Lush could go rin0 in nings at tho speed he works th~ first seven. he would be the best pitcher 1T i this league
 George Buddy is putting up nj usual fine game at third for the Shelter and driving in a majority Q the runs.
 Boekel. the former Shelter short
 stop has been shifted to third has by Nanag ger Hester at Great Fall and is showing class at the new posi-
 ton.
 Red Toner has won a majority c
 the games he has pitched for Heste and holding the opposition to two O three runs in each contest.
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18
MABEL TRASK WINS S5000 CLUB STAKE
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COLUMBUS. Ohio. Aug. 17.-Mabel Trask. beaten by St. Frisco iast week at PittsoErg. won from him this af- ternoon in the five-heat battle for the Athletic Club of Columbus s5.0Up stake Tie race hrough- new worlds record for a fivc-neLl TrUt. the best previous time fo- sucl uu event having been made in ,oiuni- bus Tn i"l1 in q contest taa, Brace Grdle won after Billy Burke had taken the first heat and Raiworthy the second
 Unsteadiness Of Mable Trask savc St. Frisco each of the first two heats without vigorous finishes The Coz mare, n slight favorite oyer the GeeT- horse, had n two-length lead neai the end of the first mile. but sur rendered |. by a break. Wnea ahead near the close of the second heal, shc brcke when challenged by st. Frisco. that came on, es.sed up. to win in 1:Gjh the fastest time made ty a trotter anywhere th:s seasoi..
 Mabel Trask. in each Or tSe next three heats. never showed an :ncl,n ation to do anything but trot,
 Donna Clay was an odds-on favo: ite for the Buckeye Lake Yacht Ciuo S3, 000 stake ana she took the race : m StIdlSlA iitHtHs thNi VI Alit ieio- two being rrotIed at her record, 2:e5h.
 By the 2:07 pacers there was hard racing. Roan Hal finally made the i first choice after The Savoy was ' favored in early pools. won in 1 straight heats. The last aalr of the ! first mile was done in q minute. To finish just head in iron, .o< Whi;e
 Sox. Roan Hal was forced to pace 1 the third heat in 2'o2A.
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18
CHAVEZ MAKES SHORT
 WORK OF KRAMER

DENVER, August IT. - Benny Chavez, of Trinidad, shocked out Harry Bramer, of Denver, in the fourth round of a scheduled 15- round bout here tonight. Bramer had the better of the fight in the first three rounds. At the open ing of the fourth, both men started rushing and a right swing by Cha veg to the solar pleXus ended the fight.
 Charley White and Freddie Welsh who are to fight at Colorado Springs Labor day, were intro duced and were loudly cheered.
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18
Lawn Tennis Match

LAKE FOREST. August 17-Maur- ice Mclaughlin and Ward Dawson, of Los Angeles. Pacific coast champions. will play William M. Johnston and Clarence !. Griffin, of San Francisco, August 2S at the West Side courts
 New York, for the national lawn tennis doubles challenge bout. They won that right here today by beating George NJ Church, of Tenafly, N. l., and Willis E. Davis, of San Francisco.
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18
COLORADO YACHT RACES
 WON BY N. HICKS
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GRAND LAKE. Colo Aug. r. - The Colorado. a 25-foot motor boat, driven by Nelson Hicks of Denver, won the vice commodore cup of the Grand Lake Yacht club here today, covering three mile and regular course in eleven minutes. six seconds. The Yale, 25-foot boat, driven by Albert c. Hicks. of Denver, was sec ond, four seconds later. The cup was donated hv J. H. Kirkpatrick of San Antonio, Texas
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18

the eastern champions. in the final of the team linealiens, As. 7-5, 7-5. 6-3.
 Church and Dawson played the best tennis of the two teams. Church striV- ing valiantly to overcome the handicap of Davis wildness and playing at times some brilliant tennis. Mclaughlin was not up to his old time form, showing his class only in flashes. Dawson striking an average gait and keeping
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18
VAUGHN -SA[[EE GO
 NON BY CH|CAGOAN
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CHICAGO. Aug. IA pass and MollwitZ's double scored the only run nf a pitchers hattie and Vaughn of Chicago won from Sallee of New York today The Giants had men on bases in all the innings. but VauGhns good work in tight places and three pretty throws ny Elliott saved runs. Score:
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18
WORM TRICK OF THE
 CHICAGO WHITE SOX
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BOSTON, August IT. - Chicago turned on the Boston Americans today, shutting them out, to o. All the runs were scored off Mays in the four and one-third innings that he was on the mound, Chicago obtaining five doubles, triple and two singles off his delivery. Score: Chicauo
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18
4S II 19 30 l.
W ashinqton

Ran for Spencer in tenth.
 @"Eatted for James in seventh.
 "''Datted for H. Harper in seventh.
 S'''Ratted for Ayres in seventh.
 '''7'Batted for Ayres in seventh.
 By innings Detroit Q. ...........0 001 l2O llO 0-ll Washington Q. ..... .005 900 0l2 O. 5
 SUMMARY - Errors; Detroit l; Washington. 3. Two-base hit: Milan. Double plays: Detroit. 1: Washing ton. l. Eases on balls, off H. Harp CT. 9: off Dubuc. 3: off James. 5: of Roehling 7. Hits and earned runs: Off Dauss, hits and runs in 3-3 innings: off Dubuc, 1 hit and no run in 21-3 innings; off H. Harper, n hits and runs in , innings; off Ayers, 8 hits and 1 run in innings; off James hits and ? runs in i innings: off Shaw. hits and l run in 1 inning: off Boehling. ? hits and 3 runs in l inning: off Beley. no hit md no run in 1 inning; off coveles- kie. no hit and no run in 1 inning. Struck out: By H. Harper. 2; by Du- buc. 1; by Bentley. 1: by James l; by Coveleskie, l
 Second game:
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18
Washinuton

(Called end of eighth, darKhtss.J
 SrTMMARY-Erro Detroit l. Washington 1. Double plays; De- ,troit. l: Washington. 1. Bases on halls: Off Dauss. 3: off Gallia I: off Shaw. Hits and earned runs: off CaI1ia. 10 hits and runs in 6 in- nin9s. off Shaw. hits and no runs in 2 innings: off Dauss, 1o hits ard runs in G9-3 innings: off Cunning ham. no hit and no run in 1 1-' i1- hing Struck out Rv D7uss, I: by Shaw 2: b,. Cunningham. 1.
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18
TIGERS TRIM SOLONS
 IN TWO POOR GAMES
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WASHINGTON. Aug. 17-Detroit won two poorly played games from Washington today. II to and s to f. In the first, which went ten innings thirty-two players were used, three errors, two passes and two singles gave Detroit five runs in the tenth. Score:
 First game:
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18
A. E. vs. STATE PRESS

The State Press and Arizona Eass ern baseball teams will play on the grounds at the A. F.. roundhouse al o'clock this evening Delgado and Happy will do battery work for the railroaders and the printers will rely on Davis and Van Haren
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18
AMERICAN LEAGUE
MACKMEN AND BROWNS SPLIT
 CLOSE DOUBLE BILL 4-3, 3-2
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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 17.-Phila- delphia broke even with St, Louis in two pitching duels here today, the home team winning the first game in ten innings, 4 to 8, and the visitors the second, to ?. Scores;
 First game.
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18

SUMMAR1-Err St. Louis ,; Philadelphia l. Two base hits: Walsh Three base hits: Sisler Home runs Schang Bases on balls: Off Plank 9 off Davenport l; off Bush 4. Hits anC earned runs: Plank ' and 3 in g 91-S Davenport none and none in no in nings; Bush and ? in 10. Struck out By Plank 2; by Bush 6.
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18
sLoberf batfed for Kauff in 9th. ssKellv battcd for Sallee in eth.
 Chicaoo

SUMMARY-Errors: New York 9. Two-ba hits: Sallee, MollwitZ, FL nott. Double plays; New York I. Bases on balls: off Sallee l. eff Vaughn 1. Hits and earned runs: of Sallee. hits and run in s ln- nings. Struck out: By Sallee ?. by Vaughn 8
Arizona republican., 1916-08-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE
DODGERS DESCEND
 ON MISTER MAMAUX
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;,':.5T5;-i;G, Aug. 17.-Brooklyn defeated Pittrburg by score of to l here today. Mamaux started for the Pirates, but was hit hard in the fourth and was relieved by Evars at the end of that inning Score: