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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-18
BRITISH FALL BACK
(By United Press)

(By United Press)
London, June 1S.-A heavy Ger
man attack on newly won British
positions east of Mopchy Lepreux
compelled the British to fall back
from certain positions, General Haig
reports today.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-18

THIS WEEK IS RED CROSS WEEK
This morning bright and early the
various committees under their re-
spective captains started out to
gather money for the Beltrami Coun-
ty Chapter of the Red Cross. Each
committee will act under its captain
in it's ward. There are five wards
and the teams constitute from eight
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-18
(By United PresS)

(By United Press)
Washington, June 1S. - Uncle
Sans aeroplane program for the
first year of war is the building of
an air navy of 10000 machines.
They are to consist of three types,
namely, training planes, bombing
machines and observation air craft.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-18
ADDITIONAL CONTRACTS LET
(By United Press

(By United Press
Washington. June 19.-The Fed
eral Shipping board has let addition
al contracts for 10 steel steamers
and "a wooden hulls.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-18
ARGENTINE TO LIFT
NEUTRALITYLAWSWH WHEN
i. s. FLEET ARRIVES

Buenos Ayres, June 1S.-1t is re-
ported that Argentine intends to lift
neutrality regulations when the Am
erlcan fleet arrives. a visit from
American warsnips would be consid-
cred an act Of friendship and they
might remain as long as they wished.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-18
NEVER HEARD OF
STOCKHOLM DELEGATES
(By United PreSS)

New York, June 1S.-Allan Ben
son, William English Walling and
other prominent Socialists say they
never heard of the three delegates to
the Stockholm Socialist peace con-
gress posing as American delegates.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-18
GOVERNOR DENIES REPORT
(By United Press)

Vby UHILtu FTPSS
st. Paul, June Ex-Governor
Burnquist today denied the report
that there are no farmers on the
Public Safety commission, and added
that John Lind, Col. March and him
self are farmers
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1917-06-18
EXEMPTION PROCLAMATION
10 BE ISSUED BY PRESIDENT
(By United Press)

(By United PreSS)
Washington, June 18.-President
Wilson's exemption proclamation is
ready to be issued.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
SHOEMAKER WINNER
 IN FIRST GAME FOR
 THE BILLIARD TITLE

New York, March 6.-The national amateur pocket billiards champion shih was started appropriately at the New York Athletic club yesterday by the action Of J. Howard Shoemaker in registering brilliant and easy vic tony over J. J. Maloney, 125 balls to 79. The present title holder welcomed Ma loney to the tournament with an open ing run of 8. Maloney is a youngster from the Bronx, and did not at all ap- preciate the honor that was forced upon him by being pitted against Shoemaker
 In this same championship last year these two players came together in the first round, and Shoemaker started with a run Of 34 Last night the Bronx cueist played good billiards but he laibored under the great handi- cap of starting nearly 40 points be- hind defending champion. What breaks there were in the game were all against the youngster, but Shoe maker triumrhed so easily that there never was any question of the ulti- mate winner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06

Darcy. They arrived at this conclu- sion through a line on Darcy's last scrap with George Chip, who was quickly lulled into slumber In ac- knowledging that Darcy is a good fighter the scribes only repeat what the rival managers here of Darcy as- sert This cluster of forced complf- ments is quite some homage to one who has been roasted as Darcy has,
 The sob stories of Darcy coming here to gather together enough money to help his folks when CD he goes to the front seems to raise a huge chuckle among the townsmen. They treat it thusly:
 The story that has come here from across the waters that Darcy mad had to go tol America to box so as to- be able to support his aged parents and crippled brothers and sis ters, is creating a sporting laugh in Sydney
 Darcy comes from hefty stock, all well and able to support them selves. Not only that, but he leaves pehlnd him in Australia, in real estate and other solid investments about SlOO,O000. Anyway, we expect him to make "cat's meat" of the American lighters, unless the journey across the Paclfic has changed his fighting gen. ius.''
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
HARRY WILLIAMS IS
 BEATEN BY ANNUITY v
 IN NEW HAVEN BOUT

New Haven, March 6-Jack Me- Nulty, the hill favorite. experienced little difficulty in outpointing Harry Williams, the downtown pride, in the star bout Of 12 rounds. before the Royal A. c. last night. Fighting a cool, careful and deliberate attle, the bill boy literally jabbed the Italian to pieces, leaving no doubt in the eyes of ringsiders as to which was the bet ter boy.
 Williams, though outweighed by eight pounds or more, put up a stub born battle throughout but was una ble to cope with the cleverer McNulty who had everything his own way in majority of the rounds. Williams, as was to be expected, staged 6 thrill ing but futile rally in the closing round.
 He rushed McNu1ty around the ring and landed the more effective blows. Willia ms, however, started too late and could not overcome the big ad- vantage which McNulty had gained in the previous rounds. Williams left the ring badly beaten boy while McNulty appeared as though he could have fought the fight all over again. McNulty was entitled to honors in eight of the rounds, Williams two, while two were evenly distributed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
BURNS DECLARES HE HAS LOST BUT
 2 RING MATCHES

Frankie Burns, who meets Battling
 Lahn of New York in the star bout ar the Casino Friday night, is regarded as one of the best bantamweights in the country. He has appeared in ali the large cities and claims that in the past five years he has lost but two battles The boys who beat Burns were former Champion Coulon and
 Eddie Campi of California. Burns will man. the present champion, in New Orleans next month.
 Lahn ought to prove good oppo- nent for Burns. The Battler has dis played his wares in New Haven anA the fans theer liked his stuff. He mingled with Burns in 1914 and at that time Burns won by a shade. Since then Laf1n has improved andl he ex- poets to take Burns into camp this time. The bout is scheduled for F rounds.
 There are two other bouts on the bill arranged by the Park City A. c. Billy Richards, a Philadelphia boxer
 who has lately moved to this city, will clash with Tommy Marriage of Boston in the ten round semi final. Both are said to be willing mixers. Tn the ten round opener Joe Dillon of Stamford and Young Mundy of Danbury will get together These boys recently
 fought a great battle in Norwalk. Joe Smith, who acts as Battling Levin
 sky's trainer is matchmaker for the
 Park City iA.- C., which is a guarantee
 that the boys are suitable opponents.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
BILLIARD TROPHY
 LOST AND WON BY
 MANY IN 2 YEARS

It was just two years ago today that the jewelled trophy emb1amatic of the three cushion billiard cham pionship was first hung up as prize in big tournament commenced in Chicago. The tournament continued all of March, 1195, and. was finally won by George w. Moore of New York. who beat William Huey in a playoff for first place. Since then the trophy has passed through sew eral hands. Besides Moore and Huey, the latter a Chicago man, the contestants in the original tournament were John Daly, of New York, Alfre- do de Gro, a Cuban; August Kieck hefer of Milwaukee, Joseph Capron of St. Paul, Charles Ellis of Cleveland, Charles Morin of Chicago, J. Mailman yer, Lloyd Jevne of Los Angeles, and Horace B. Lean of Chicago, the men finishing in the order given.
 Three other matches, for the trophy were held in 1915. Alfredo de Orc was the first challenger, but the fa- nous Cuban was downed by Moore in New York, 150 to IA. In Sep tember, William B. Huey defeated Moore Tn New OTk, I0U to loo, dIu became the champion, but forfeited to de Orc.
 The Cuban successfully defended his title against Kiecl1hefer at Chicago in December, defeating the Milwaukee man 150 to 93. Early in 1196 de Orc played Lloyd Jevne of Los An geles in Boston, and won 150 to 133. De Orc lost the trophy to Charles El7 lis, 150 to 129, at Philadelphia. In April Ellis met Pierre Maupome, the Mexican bi1liardist. in Pittsburgh, re- taining the trophy by score of 15o to 143
 The closest contest of all was play ed in Pittsburgh last May, when Chas. McCourt gained the championship by defeating Ellis 150 to 149. The Scotchman lost the honor to Hugh Heal. 15O to 139, in September. Heal was challenged by Moore, and they met in Toledo last November, when Moore recovered the trophy, 150 to 125. Last month McCourt also pull ed off a comeback and took the cham pionship from Moore. by score of 15O to 122.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
NORWALk MEETS
 BLUE RIBBONS IN 2ND GAME TONIGHT

The crack Norwalk. five will be here tonight to clash with the Blue Rib bons at Colonial hall in the second game of the series to settle the state championship. The visitors have done great work on their home court this season. They have beaten the Union town and Reading teams, both of which downed the Ribbons. The Jaspers who lost to the local five, were victorious in Norwalk. however A delegation of 100 Norwalk root CTS will occupy a reserved section to- night to root for the down-state play CTS. Ashmead, Pthe former Cornell star, and Smolick, the old Knicker- booker favorite, will be on the for ward line for the visitors. Holman >of the Hoboken Interstate club plays guard and Story holds down the other guard position. Leonard of the Jas- pers has been engaged to play center Manager Leavy will have Beckman and Clinton forwards, Harvey center, and Murray and Swenson guards Swenson has promised to be on hand for the entire series. There will be a preliminary and the big game will start at S:30. Harry Wallum will referee. After their victory last night the Norwalk boys are talking of beat ing the Ribbons three straight.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
NEW OWNERS OF
 ST. LOUIS CARDS
 TO KEEP HUGGINS

St. Louis, March 6.-The first move in a transaction whereby the St. Louis club of the National league will pass from the ownership of Mrs. Helen Britton to that of syndicate headed by James c. Jones, a local attorney. was made yesterday afternoon. Jones gave Mrs Britton a check for $25, 900. Within 60 days he is to give her $l5O,- GOO more. Additional time will be given to pay the balance of the pur- chase price, which is $350,0 GOO. Con- sidering that the club must build new stands at the local park and has few players who would bring any appre- ciable amounts in the open market, the price is regarded as a good one.
 The syndicate has as yet not been organized fully but it is the aim of Jones and his associates to get as many St. Louis fans as possible inter ested financially in the club. An op- portunty is offered the public of this city to subscribe to stock in the sym dicate. Jones believes that with such ownership the Cardinals will rouse new interest and 9 new spirit.
 Miller IIuggins is to remain man ager of the club and in addition is to have financial interest in the syndi- cate. The new owners will not con- sent to releasing Roger Elornsby to the Cubs in a trade.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
MORE FIGHTS
 AT THE GARDEN
 ARE CANCELLED

New York, March 6-F'urther trou- ble from his boxing interests blossom ed out yesterday for Grant Hugh Browne, athletic director of Madison Square Garden, when he learned that the contests he had scheduled for the near future with Jim Coffey and Bill Brennan, and Freddie Welsh and Benny Leonard as principals, would probably have to be cancelled. This new addition to an already consid- stacles which have strewn the path of the new Garden boxing prom otor, made itself felt yesterday when Billy Gibson, manager of Coffey and Leon ard, and Harry Pollok, manager of Freddie Welsh, ilnparted to Browne the information that they would have nothing to do with the boxing bouts conducted in Madison Square Garden as long as Jimmy Johnston oficiates as matchmaker. Johnston has just been appointed to that position, and completed his first day yesterday
 Browne later announced that he was determined to give Johnston a fair trial as matchmaker of the Gar den, and to this end instructed him to proceed with arrangements for bouts for the month of April Johnston said last night that he had begun no negotiations for bouts for the Garden as yet. Browne intimated that he had verbal agreements with both Pol lok and Gibson for their boxers to ap- pear in the bouts as scheduled, and added tha the would appeal to the Boxing Commission.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
KAuFF MAKES IA HITS IN ONE
 DAY AT CAMP

Marlin, Tex, March 6.-With the ap- pearance last night of Charley Herzos the Giants squad is now complete. There were so many regulars on the field the rockies were forced to take 8 back seat.
 The regulars worked with unusual energy on their first day out. They were not called on to do much more in the morning than to take batting practise, but while awaiting their turns at bat they would hit tossed balls to launches of fielding pitchers and rockies, but not one of them failed to be on hand when their turn came to take a whack at the pitched balls.
 To paste the leather gooi and hard and for safe swats is their hearts de- sire, and they were never known to throw over the opportunity. strange to cay, there was not a regular who did not seem to have Drought his bat ting eyes along with him.. All of the old boys, without a single exception, appeared in good physical shape.
 Mc7raw frequently cautioned the newly-arrived regulars not to do any spr1nting for fear of strained leg ten dor1s, better known as Charley Horse During the morning batting practise Benny Kauff tore off Il hot singles in succession and followed them up by making two home runs and three-bagger in his three times up dn the practise games. Fourteen straight is some record. even if made on easy pitching, but the rookie tw1rIers. while they were not allowed to use curves under orders, still they put on lots of smoke"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
RIG LEAGUE SALARIES WILL NEVER GET UP
 TO OLD LEVEL AGAIN

Major league salaries will never Axairl be what they have been during the past two or three years, but the athletes will still be well paid, and will get every cent they earn. They have no real grievances, and have never had any, writes Ralph $. Davis in the Pittsburg Press. q.
 But it remains to be seen whether they arc wise enough to admit this, and make themselves solid with the patrons of the pastime by Jumping into their work and doing the best of which they are capable.
 The magnates have assured the players that hereafter they will be paid simply for what they accom- plish. Players who doe their best will not be discriminated against. and will be fairly treated, but the lot of the soldierer is likely to be much harder in tho future than it 0has been in the past-
 They put up a desperate fight for salaries, to which they were entitled, and they have lost. If they are wise, they will accept their fate, sign at the best terms they can get, and make the most of the situation. They are mighty well off, as it is-Ibetter off than they would have been a year hence had they gone through with their strike.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
DARCY HAS INVESTMENTS OF
 SI00,000 OUT IN AUSTRALIA
Home Folks Ridcue Idea That He Game Here to Support
 Needy Family

New York, March 6--It is a re- markable coincidence that the very day Les Darcy was supposed to make his. debut in this country the Austra- lian papers come to hand. As one can imagine, they don't use up col umns lauding the young man that left them flat, but at the same time they don't swing the hammer as viciously as one would expect.
 What they particularly dwell upon is the fact that Darcy was handed real lemon in Al Mccoy, and that his tale of leaving home to aid his family is all the bunk"
 In discussing the Mccoy match they remark: ''It, is treated as a joke" Not that they had ever seen Albertus in action; that they were spared. They simply read of the marvellous skill and ability of Albertus, and formed, what turned out to be, proper conclusions.
 Their dope was that Mccoy was the only fighter who would accept 9, fmall amount to make the costly battle paying proposition. Over in the An tipodes, you know. they don't make fighters presents of $30,00O no matter how good they are.
 In figuring on the possibilities of the match they concluded that Mccoy would last about four rounds with
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06

called out at the plate when Bauswine, now a lieutenant of police in Philadel- phia, was umpirihg. Schaefer was raving man and called Bauswine blankety, blank, blank, blank, blank. The ump promptly canned Schaef- CT.
 When Schaefer reached the bench Cantillon bawled him out. What dye mean being fired from the game and weakening my team?' howled Joe so that the umpire and the people in the stands could hear him. I'll teach you to respect the umps. I'll fine you a months pay. Come on over here until I hear what you called him..
 With that Joe grabbed Schaefer by the arm and literally dragged him to the umpire. Schaefer was scared, as he knew he had nc business cussing on the field, and he didn't want to stand for fine. When they reached Bauswine. Joe said: What did this fellow call you?'
 " He called me a blankety, blank, blank, blank, blank, said the ump, pleased that Joe was taking his part
 :" He was exactly right remarked Joe. Germany, go to the clubhouse and wait for me. We'll have pin ochle game later.'"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
RIBBONS LOSE ID
 nORWALK PLAYERS

Norwalk, March 6-Ashmead, the track forward of the local five, earn cd the applause of last nights crowd when he tossed the goal that beat the Blue Ribbons of Bridgeport in the first game of the state title series. So close was the battle that it was nec- easary to play three overtime periods before the deciding basket was thrown. Ashmead got this one after two minutes of play. The final score was Norwalk 26; Ribbons 24.,
 Norwa1k started at a fast pace and it looked as if they would run away from, the Ribbons. The Bridgeport CTS rallied, however, and when the period was over Norwal4., was only five ahead. Tn s.le second half the Rib bons continued their fast gait. They drew up on even terms with Norwalk and the half ended with the score 24 to 24. Neither side could score in the first five minute overtime period and the second @period was also barren q results. Johnny Beckman was all in from his exertions so he retired h favor of Eddie White. Then the t1ams began the final period. Leon- ard and Ashmead starred for Norwalk. Clinton and White excelled for the Ribbons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
HOME RUN BAKER JOINS TANKS CAMP
 IN GREAT SHAPE

Macon, Ga, March 6-Training proper began for the Yankees yes terday. There were thirty of them on hand, thirty-one including young Stark, who is practicing with them, but isn't really 6 Yankee. For the beginning of the second week of the spring grind and the actual beginning for most of the regulars, everybody on the Yankees roster was partici- pant except Roger Peckinpaugh, short stop; Dan Nipple, pitcher; Paddy Bau- mann, utility inf1elder, and Julian Ol- sen, recruit catcher
 Arrivals since yesterday were Les lie Nunamaker, catcher; Ray Fisher, pitcher; Chick Knaupp, recruit in fielder from the Texas league; Hugh High, loutfielder; Frank Baker, emin- ent third base man; Everett Bank ston, recruit outfieluer, who hit hard in the International league last year; Elmer Miller, outfielder, and Joe Ge- deon, second baseman.
 There was more batting yesterday afternoon than anything else, and the new arrivals fell Unto it easily, al- though having trouble gauging the speed of the ball as it came up to them. Magee, Baker, Pipp, High and others had a halberd in hand for the first time this year, and Pipp, a noted slugger, drove the globe further than anybody else. Baker hadn't been in the field five minutes before he ran for a bat. He says he is fifty per cent. better physically than when he reported last spring.
 The movements of Slim Caldwell at tracted much attention He spoke thus:
 ''I have not been in Panama or France or anywhere but New York state this winter, and I haven't been running any saloon. All the running have done has been for enough to eat. My arm is all right. When did I pitch last? I can't remem Der. thin it was some time last sum mer.''
 Caldwell in his warm-up let loose a few curves as if his arm was sup pie. It didn't seem to be stiff from disuse
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
BEL CHER WAS GREAT
 ENGLISH BOXER WHO FOUGHT 119 YEARS AGO

Jem Belcher. one of the greatest heavyweights of all time, fought his first ring battle 119 years ago today, March S. 1798, when he defeated Bob Britton in 33 minutes near Bristol England BeIcher was then lad of 16, while Britton was an experienced professional pugihst aruil considered among the tcp-notchers Bebcher was q natural fighter ,and as youth he took part in many inpromptu bouts with other lads in boxing booths at country fairs It was such a contest that led to his turning professional
 Young Jem was giving another lad q thorough druhbing in a booth at LAnSdowne Fair, and. it happened that his victim was tbe brother of the sweetheart of Brttton The latter was present, and interferei just when BeIcher was going good Jem then and there challenged Britton to a reg ular bare fist fight The pugiMst laughed at first, but Jem was so in- sultingfy persistent tliat at length he consented to meet the brash young challenger. Tho fight was one of the btggest surprises. for Belcher polished the veteran off to the queens taste, and in . couple of years the boy won the championship of England.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
LEWIS' BOWLERS
 MEET WATERBURY

At the Park City alleys tonight, the Waterbury pin artists will clash with Connie Lewis All Stars. There is side bet of $500 on the match so the boys vii try to break some records. The winner will have the right to meet the Providence Stars for the New England championship. Bridge port and Waterbury rolled last week in the Brass City and Waterbury won by 93 pins Tonights match will start at 8.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
DARTMOgJTH TEAM
 BEATS CORNELL FIVE
IEAGUE STANDING

Ithaca, N. Y, March 6-Dartmouth beat Cornell in the closing game of the local intercollegiate season here last night by 27 to "A, leading the Ithacans all the way through and sur passing them both on the defense and offense. Sissons fine guarding kept the Cornell floormen away from the Greens baskets, and practically all of CornelPs goals were made perforce on long shots. Sisson also worked through the Cornell defense, giving a good exhibition of dribbling and bas- ket shooting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-03-06
JOHNNY DUNDEE AND
 $ JIMMY DUFFY TONIGHT

New York, March 6-The Pioneer will be the only local boxing club staging show this evening. At that organization the principal bout will be between Johnny Dundee, the local Italian contender for Freddie Welsh's championship crown. and Jimmy Duffy, an aggressive lightweight of the West Side. These two boxers were scheduled to have been oppon- ents last week. but the contest was put off week at the request of Dundee.