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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
COX THINKS FOOTBALL
WILL STAY AT HILLTOP
Graduate Manager Returns From
His Vacation.

Charles r. Cor, graduate manager
Of athletics at Georgetown University,
is back in Washington after spending
several weeks IN Manchester, Okla.
visiting Al Exendine. the Blue and
Gray football coach. Cox does not be
Iieve that football will be discontin-
ued at Georgetown. despite the war
draft.
Football has been shown to be the
best form OF athletics for strengthen
ing men for the harder duties of-war."
said Cox today. "snd the colleges and
universities would be foolish 10 stop
the game when strong men are needed
so much.
"Georgetown's authorities have not
yet made any decision. Of course. but
I think well have football. Well
probably lose our crack players, but
we can develop others to take their
places"
Cox feels much improved In health
since going to Oklahoma and expects
busy summer cleaning up the de-
tails OF his position at Georgetown.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
BOWLING CRACKS
IN TTTLELEACUE
Alley Representatives to
Compete This Summer.
CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY UP
CAIRNS Plans Cali for Prsisntious
Banquet.
CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY UP

A bowling league to determine the
strongest combination OF duckpin roll
ers that can be organized here IL the
venture which viii be attempted By
the capitars alley proprietors this
summer.
Norris cafrits Is originator Of the
idea II Is his proposal that the best
performers OF each establishment band
into team and form circuit Of the
alleys
Only the strongest bowIsrs win Be
eligible for the various teams. and
each will be an ali-star quiat
Aside from a championship trophy.
to be put up BY the alley proprietors.
no prizes are likely to be awarded.
although this has not been settled
definitely. One feature win be that no
money prizes win be given
When the schedule ends. which viii
be IN September. the most preteatious
banquet ever held BY bowlers Of this
city IL planned.
The league viii be the first Of It's
type ever organized here. No duck
maintained q schedule throughout the
summer months. warm weather gem
orally taking the pep" out Of the
game.
Win a handsome trophy amblsm-
attic OF the District champlonshlp at
stake. II IL believed the handicap Of
warm weather can be overcome IN
keeping interest at high pitch
A meeting win be called shortly to
make definite arrangements for the
league. Officers will be elected. the
number Of teams TO form the organi-
nation ascertained. etc.
Six teams probably win receive
franchises.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
Red SOx Should Win Again
Champions Show Marked Superiority Over
Grihmen, Who Lose Their Courage
When Facing Bostonians.
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

There's no use talking about II at
all, those Red Sox are Just about sure
OF coping the 1917 banner in the
Johnsonisn circuit They have the
class. 1t sticks out all over them. It
is unfair to compare the Griffmen
with the present champions OF the
world.
Much is said of the Boston pitching
stan, and rightly said, too. Ruth,
Leonard, Shore, and Mays are q strong
quartet They are strong, have the
experience and the necessary skill
Foster Is not able to take his place
on the slab just now, but he may be
there before the season ends. Extra
twirlers include Sam Jones, once with
the Indians: Herb Pennock and Wei
don Wyckoff. formerly with the Mack
men, and Bader, who has had several
big league trials, only to fall back
each time.
Great Reserve Strength.
The real secret Of the champions is
the reserve strength available. It 10
automatic that a team is only ns
strong as It's substituted For that
reason the champions look good
enough TO repeat their triumph In
their own league and then race away
from the winner In the older organ
ization.
Against a right-handed pitcher. Du,
Mont, the RED Sex offered six south
paw hitters. In the second game, fac
ing a southpaw, six right-handed bats
men worked for the champions. This
simply shows the degree OF prepared
ness observed by the Boston manage
ment
TITLE Walker IL not in the best of
shape a. the result OF q recent injury.
but both Shorten and walsh are well
able to take his place In the garden,
being quite a. good hslders-
Have Seven InAelderH-
The champions have seven inheld-
ers. Gamer is quite as clever .
fielder as Hoblitzel, though not a.
strong q batsman. Janvrin can play
all four inneld position with eclat-
McNally. a light hitter, is q marvel
Of speed in the field and on the bases.
Only behind the bat does the class
fall OF. Chef Thomas is 4 high
class catcher and a slugger. but with
him out Of abe lineup the team is
not so formidable. for neither Cady
nor Agnew measures up. To offset
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
De PALMA FAVORTTE IN
BIG MOTOR CAR GRIND
TWenty-eight Cars Slated to Start
for Big Trophy.

CINCINNATI, May 30.-Despite q
hazy sky that threatened rain before
the time set for the big race, speed
fans began gathering here at day.
break this morning to witness the run.
ming of the 25O-mile international
sweepstakes automobile race this
afternoon, the winner OF which will
draw down $1,000 in cash. Most Of
the early birds at the track came in
automobiles, some OF whom arrived
last night after touring from distant
points. Indiana alone will be repre-
scented by several thousand visitors at
the big race.
As the day advanced the sun seemed
to be winning Its battle with the
clouds and threatened TO break
through with its full strength before
noon. Downtown last night hotels
were crowded as they have not been
for years. Visitors from all over the
country arrived and sleeping accom-
modations were at q premium early
in the evening.
This indicated a crowd of over
$4,000 today.
Twsnty-eight cars are slated 10
start in the big race.
Before the race there were two avi-
alton exhibitions in which Ruth Law,
Katherine Stinson. Baxter Adams. and
Carl Kurtz will put on their choicest
thrills in the way OF dips. spirals, and
loop-the-loops. There also will be a
twenty-mile race for FordS. which has
ten starters. and a free-for-all event of
thirty miles. in which ten amateur
drivers are carded to start.
Despite his well-known link, Ralph
De Palma and his twelve-cylinder
Packard have been installed as favor.
lite in the big race.
De Palma made the best time in the
Qualification trials, 100 miles an hour.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30

. this, Thomas Is q whale for work
and IL seldom injured.
With Heinie wagner and Jack
Barry to show brains in handling the
outfit. the Red Sox have 1t on every
club in the league, and to say that the
White Sox may win out against the
Bostonians is merely to guffaw. They
haven't a chance.
And II they haven't, nobody else
has!
Grinnen Lose Heart.
The Griffmen put up a hghting
game against every club In the league
except the champions. The Red Sox
have their goats, that's all. Class
will tell, and Il was never shown to
better advantage than yesterday
when the Red Sox came in for the
ninth inning OF the FIRST game and
overcame the Griffmen's one-run lead
inside Of a few minutes. That was
sheer power, the power and skill OF
a confident, energetic. high class ball
club opposed to one lacking many
things going to make q winner.
II the Griffmeu were to play all
season as they did yesterday. It would
be necessary to scrap the entire
bunch. Lack of speed. lack Of hit
ting, and even lack. OF brains was
noticeable. II is to be hoped that
the team pulls itself together when
the Red Sox leave town. This IL only
hope though. not a promise.
Criticism Come. Easy.
1t is easy to criticise the other
fellow, which accounts for a certain
diffdence herewith shown. but Man
aEer Griffith must have groaned at
the exhibition yesterday against the
Red Sox.
Eddie Foster, considered an alert
player, held the ball while Janvrin
raced to second base. A throw to
Mcbride would have nailed the Bos-
tonian with yards to spare, but Fos-
ter was thinking OF something else.
Twice Morgan roamed out into the
garden and interfered with outheld-
ers trying to catch fly balls. Either
Morgan was to blame or those same
outhelders were too timid to bswl
him cut and make the catches them
selves.
Henry went out to the slab once
for q fy bail and got II. surrounded
by q flock OF infelders.
Let's draw the curtain on that eX-
hibition. It was ROTTEN, with capi-
tai letters.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
CROWDS NOT WANTED
College Sports Should Not Take
People Away, Says Professor.

That sport and military efficiency
60 hand in hand IL a conviction that
only now is beginning to penetrate
into the faculty councils OF divers in
situations.
I'VE do not object to sport during
the crisis. sail a professor OF a we'll
known college. "Our cancellation of
schedules does not mean the aban-
donment OF sport. But We do object
to the spectacle of $4,000 or 10000
persons sitting around and watching
our athletes while there is more seri-
Gus work to do"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
GOLFERS OFF TODAY
In VARIOUS EVENTS
Courses Packed With Com
petitOrs in tournaments
TENNIS TOURNEY STARTS
Columbia Country Club Patriotic
Event Draws Large Gallery.

Golf clubs were literally packed
with followers and players for to-
days celebration on the various
courses.
Chevy Chase is stalking q handicap
match against par for the beneht of
the Red Cross and the Kaufman
Cup. Proceeds from the entry fees
are to be turned over to the Red
Cross fund.
Columbia has q dual celebration in
the annual Memorial Day golf
matches against par, and the delayed
start Of the Patriotic" tennis tourna-
ment.
The tennis event, formerly the
Middle Atlantic States championship
doubles tournament. was changed
into 4 patriotic AFFAIR this season.
Drawings for the singles have been
made, and the start was due on Mon
day.
Wet courts have made 1t impos-
sible to get going AZ Columbia, but
today the tennis players were out in
full force. Singles rounds will be
palyed today and ssevraI doubles
matches are contemplated. II there
IL opportunity the women's singles
and mixed doubles will be run on.
Some OF the best players in the city
are competing.
At Bannockburn and the Washing
ton Country Club the Gclhng con
tingent started miniature tourna-
ments. Qualifying rounds OF nine
holes are to be played. and the Fights
qualifying will play through nine
hole matches. II Is expected that
all eights will get through thirty-six
holes to competition during the day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
Before Red Sor-Chambons Haze Pnc-Bg Day Nd State
BOB THAYER'S GOSSIP
ON SPORTING MATTERS

George Moriarty used to be one of
the best innelders In the American
League. He promises to develop Into
one Of the best umpIres. Coupled with
Billy Evans, quite the beet OF all big
league arbitrators. :.aTy 10 learning
the ms and outs of the job rapidly.
Had he been teamed with Rags
O'LouEhlir he might have been
ruined at the start, but he has had
bstter luck. Mory has height. eye
sight, and speed Experience viii give
him Judgment. Best Of all. Mory has
courage. He win pay no attention to
snarling players or growing crowds.
He probably knows by now that UNI
plring Is no soft cineh. but I'm PIN
ming my hopes on him to become one
Of Ban Johnson's few good officials.
Harry Pollok's argument that Welsh
IL still champion, because Referee
Mcfarland did not count him out"
amounts 10 nothing. Eddie Smith did
not count Bat Nelson out when Ad
wolgast won the title. either, but
Woigast was recognized as champion
Welsh SHOWS far more sportsmanship
than does his manager. who seems to
be pseved at the loss OF his bread
winner. The little Englishman IL
making no bowls, nor even seeking a
return bout He is thinking Of quit
ting the ring forever. Pollok should
look In the mirror now and then.
The minor leagues are dying fast
A few days ago the Virginia League
suspended In toto. The Texas League
has dropped two cities from Its ros-
ter. and so has the South Atlantic
League. In the bushes, where base
ball runs on a small margin At all
times, bad weather is ruinous- The
wet spring has crushed many teams,
and by July 4 II Is expected that half
the minor leagues in the country win
quit.
Competitive bowling in the sum
mer will be given . try-out here short
~. A league will be formed among
representative alley teams which will
contest for the District championship.
Summer bowling on an extensive
plan has never been attempted here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
MCBRIDE AGAIN SHOWS
CLASS IN SHORT FIELD
Grifs Captain Towers Above His
Teammates.

George Mcbride, veteran captain,
returned to the Griffs' lineup for the
doubleheader against the Red Sox
and, though the world cracked
around him. he held his own. He did
not share in the hossy stun exhibited
by most IF his mates.
Handling twelve fielding chances
without sembIance OF an error is no
novelty for George. but to scquit HIM
self so well when the others were
failing all over themselves is rather
out OF the ordinary.
Furthermore, Mcbride came to time
IN the opening affair with a timely
bingle - left field. Morgan tried to
score on the safety but was thrown
out at the plate, which was nothing
against Mcbride.
Babe Ruth has now won ten games
and lost one. The big left-hander
should fnish the year with the best
record Of all the twirlers In the
league.
President Fl. II. FTazee sat in a
box near his teams dugout and rooted
for his side. He had something t.
root for.
Joe Judge contributed q CLASSY play
in the hrst game when he robbed
Shorten OF q hit by twisting himself
into bowknot 10 get his gloved hand
on a terrific drive down the line.
Cox" Ayers performed in acceptable
style in the bullpen.
Harry Harper. while far from
steady. did not pitch such bad base
ball. II was rather the weakness of
his support than his own failinEs
which made such farce OF the niEht-
cap contest With constant work
the Hackensack junkman should soon
be in condition 10 pitch his best brand
OF ball.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
TRACK SEASON DUE
TO CLOSE UP TODAY
Maryland State Meet Final
Gathering Of Stars
Big CROWD IS ON HAND
Triple Celebration AT College Park
Opens With Outdoor Games.

I Track and field athletics close today
with the annual games at Maryland
State College. The College Park
activities include Farmers Day. Me-
mortal Day, and graduation day eers-
monies, and are expected to draw the
largest crowd ever In attendance al
State College.
Despite the fact that the college
events have been practically reduced
to a dual meet between Delaware and
Maryland State, the high school and
county school activities are drawing
the largest entry list known.
With today's activities athletes
will close the season so far as track
Is concerned. More than 500 boys
from Maryland have sIgnined their In
tention OF competing In the various
events.
AthIetes ON Hand.
Early this morning all the athletes
from this city arrived for competi-
ton. Central was represented by
twenty -four runners. Technical had
more than thirty, Western ten, and
the Baltimore schools. Baltimore Poly
and Baltimore City College, twenty
each. Tome, headed by George Green,
came down from Port Deposit. Nd,
with eighteen athletes.
The competition for the trophy de-
veloped between Tome, Central. Tech
meal, and Baltimore Poly. Tome Il
represented by Pridmore, Brock.
Guinioeks. Bradford, Marshall, Cold
smith, and Lewis.
Central II Strong.
centrars contingent was repre-
scented by Latta, Mclean. Conner.
Nash, Stein, Solomon, Long. Taber.
Arbeeley, swaine, conradis, and
White. TechnicaIs best athletes are
Sheehan, Mcnamara, Gross, Ryan.
Hedian. 3. Carpenter. H. Carpenter.
Bosley, Clarke, Hough, and Aaron
son.
c. Edward Beckett Is referee Of to-
days meet The starting was done
by J. v. NulllEan. The same officials
that have taken part in Maryland
State meets for years were on hand.
Today's meet Il the last to be held
on the old track. Next year the new
field win be completed for the annual
games
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
FIELD DAY FOR MHVNIS
AS ATHLETICS TAKE TWO
"Stufy" Gets Six Hits During
Afternoons Battling With Yanks.

'Stuhy" McInnis. Connie Mack's
veteran first-sacker, not only gets
into the big league bihfer class today,
but has the distinction Of having
helped his team to a double win over
the YRnks.
McInnis got three safe hits in the
first game i'm three trips UP, which f.
his topnotch record. In the second
game he made three hits in four
trials.
Here are the best batting feats OF
yaaterdRy'a games:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30

The duckpinners contend that warm
weather takes all life from the sport,
but this Il not borne out in the
leagues and tournaments run during
the summer in other cities. WITH q
silver championship trophy at stake.
Il Is believed the league can be made
q success. It viii be given a trial,
anyway, according to those behind IL
Today's Memorial Day activities
embrace practically every branch Of
sports for the faithful There II q
wide divergence Of activity. One
would think that Uncle Sans people
needed recreation in looking over the
card. Baseball. tennis. golf. track
activities. motor races. trap shooting.
in fact all OF the standard sports are
offered. This city Is no whit difer-
emit from others. People need reerea-
tion and will get II whatever the SIT
uation. II Is essential to life and
peace Of mind that the American man
gets sporting activity as II IL that he
have food. II would be a great mis-
take TO stop ali forms OF sport
There should be some really fne
tennis here this summer II the young
men NuO 1IG Inc OAnCEIH LACaGENt
Corps at Fort Myer can be persuaded
to continue their Sunday visits.
There are several hrst-class players
In the corps besides Mathey and Ksli-
her. Stoddart, OF Yale, Is said to Be
somewhere in the ranks at the Fort.
It would not be q bad idea to get
these players TO compete against q
team Of Washington men even though
they might be out OF practice.
The prospect OF having Chick
Evans. Bob Gardner. Perry Adair.
Bobby Jones. derry Travers, Norman
Maxwell. Phil Carter. John Anderson.
and the only Francis ouimet in the
amateur golf championship in the
West this summer Is one that makes
the golfer fairly rock. with antieipa-
tfon. This is unauestionably the
greatest gathering Of amatsurs ever
gotten together. We hope all win
be able to compete.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
CHALLENGES LEONARD.

MILWAUKEE,, May 3o.-Richie
Mitchell, Milwaukee lightweight
boxer. has issued q challenge to Benny
Leonard, new lightweight champion
OF the world. for q twenty round bout.
Leonard recently knocked out Mitchell
in the seventh round Of q bout in this
city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
HARRIS DECIDES GAME.

CLEVELAND. May 30.-Harris sig
naliEsd his entry into the Indians
lineup yesterday by smashing q
double, scoring Speaker with the lone
run OF the game against the Tigers.
Harris was playing in place OF Bobby
Roth. who has been suspended.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
EELscH TURNS TRICK.

CHICAGO. May 30.-"HappyT
Felsch's home run drive into the left
field bleachers with two on in the
frst inning decided the victory over
the Brownies, 4 to 2.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
SECOND GAME.

huns-booper 90. JanVrin. Lewis, walsh
90. Gardner. Scott. -AGnsv. Left on bAses-
--oh Ruth. !; on Harper. d Struck out-By
Ruth. Z: by Haper, & TEo-baSs hits
Hooper 90, Walsh %, Gardner, JGnyrin.
Stolen bases-Hooper e., Janvrin. Double
pliys-Ruth to Scott; Scott to Janvrin 70
Seihsr. III Sy pitshssr-By Ruth. i wld
any and Evans. Time OF gAme-1 hours and
mlnutes
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
Mutuel System Exclusively
MARLBORO
RUNNING RACES

MAY 80, 81. Jane /. :. 4. Ins.
sPeeisI TFains on chesapeaks Beach
Railroad a. 1850 and lice ?. n.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
FIRST GAME

Runs-Lsw1s. Gardner and Milan. Left on
bases-Boston. 9: Washington, s. First base
on balloon Leonard. 1: OF Du Mont. !.
struck out-By Leonard 6: BY Du Mont. /
Stolen hases-Judge. Milan. Passed ball-AE
new. Umpires-MessrH. Evans and Moriarty.
Time Of game-i hour and - minutes.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30
YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
American Lsnrne.
National League

National League.
At Cincinnati RHE
ST. Louis .................. 90 30 no 10 /
Cincinnati .............. OsO 100 Ooo-l s ,
Wingo
FhiIadeIphia-New York games at New York
Brooklyn Boston game at Boston postponed +;
Chlcago-PittsburEh games al Pittsburgh
postponed: rain.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30

For the Accommodation of Our Customers Our Store
VIII Be Open Saturday Evening Until 10 O'clock
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-30

Bride to second, Hoblitzen hsndlini
his bunt unassisted. Gallia flied &
Lewis. Janvrin tossed out Judge. NJ
runs, one hit, no errors.
The Washington times., 1917-03-09
CONTINENTALS LEAD
ROYAL DUCKPINNERS
Gain Important Victory Over
GoodfeIIoWs in District
League.
ROYALS TO ROLL TONIGHT
Clean Sweep Over Westons
Would Bring About Tie.
Ray Chaplin Stars.
ROYALS TO ROLL TONIGHT

Continentals sse leading the Dis
trict Duckpin League with a margin
of one and one-hsIf games over the
Royals. following their clean sweep
over the Good Fellows last night.
Before the match the Continentals
and Royals were tied for first place.
Another deadlock for the lead may
come about tonight when the Royals
meet the Westons, at the Royal The
westons compose one of the strongest
combinations in the league and prob
ably will give the Royals a tough
battle.
In another District League contest,
the, Grand Centrals won a set from
the Resolutes. In accomplishing this
they rolled the largest set of the
night, 1851, which beat the Continen-
tails total by two pins.
Vaeth Comes Back.
Johnny Vaeth, the Grand Central
anchor man, came back to form af'
ter a long lay-off. He more than
maintained his average with a total
of 347, his 142 count carrying his
team over the 600 mark in the sec
ond game.
Coptinentals romped away with the
first two games against the Good Eel
lows, but Bill Riders pluggers came
near grabbing the final. 126 string
by Cnapin saved the game for the
Cohtinentals They won it by five
pinA
Chaplin Best Roller.
Chaplin was the star of the match.
He had games of 1872, ia, and 126'
giving him a set of 372.
Southland established a record for
the Southeast League rolling against
Model Lunch, when the team counted
594 in the second game. Berry ana
Sweinhart, with 139 and 12s. respec-
lively, were the chief contributors to
the big mark.
The Washington times., 1917-03-09
WHERE THEY ROLL.

District-westons vs. Royals. at
Royal
Departmental-Lsnd VS.. Labor. at
Palace.
Postofrice ice-Supervisory VS.. Delivery.
at Postiffice.
Masonic--New Jerusalem vs. STAINS
bury; Lebanon VS.. Harmony King
David vs.. East Gate. at Royal.
CommerciaI-Hecht VS.. Woodward
and Lothrop. al Palace.
Agriculture Interbureau-State Re-
lations W. Chemistry, at Casino.
Navy Yard-Foundry VS.. East; Radio
vs.. Sight. at Capitol Hill
Washington Loan and Trust
vs. Second. at Casino.
Bureau OF Printing and Engraving
Cubs VS.. Nationals. at Rathskefler.
Capital City-Bureau VS.. Indians, at
RathskeIler.
Inters;ate-MsIls and Files VS.. Tariffs.
al Arcade.
knights Of Columbus-BaIboa VS..
Pinta Salvador VS.. Isabella. at National
Capital.
Mt. .PIessant-F1orists VS.. Princetons.
at Arcade.
Fourteenth Street-AvsIons VS.. Army
and Navy, at Garrison.
Bureau Of Standards-Cnions VS.
Midgets. at Arcade.
Anacosta-HighlanJ VS.. Seventeenth
Streeters. At Ancostia.
Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone
Contract VS.. Engineers: Construction We.
Interdepartmental Auditors VS.. Cash
iers. at Grand Central