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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23
Many Good Scraps Ar
ranged for Contests at
Olympia December 10
to Aid Soldiers To-
baccO Fund-Nine Of
ficialS Selected

WANTED-Cloau-cut Young fellow. IN or out
OF draft TO engage in four round contest
with Mr., Benny Leonard. lightweight cham
pion Of the universe. No salary paid. Chance
to aid soldiers tobacco fund and oppor-
tunity TO meet q titlo-holier. Address any
sporting editor Chairman Richard kaln,
o23 Chestnut street.
UNHE above advertisement does not ap-
l. pear in the I.cdgers ad columns, It IS
merely a manner Of informing the public
and the boxers that an opponent is wanted
to box Benny at the big benefit show to he
held at the olympia on December ~, The
various committees held a session Yesterday
at the Hotel Walton Iud the following
bouts were arranged: Joe Tubcr rs. Bat
fling Murray, Johnny Tillman VS.. Buck
Fleming. Johnny Dundee vs.. Young Nc
Govern, Lew Tender VS., Jack Russo, Will
lie Jackson vs.. Bobby Reynolds, Joe Welsh
VS. Irish Patsy Cline Eddie O'Kect" VS.
Gus Lewis. Willie Meehan vs.. Dan Miller
Young Joe Borrell vs.. Paul Doyle, batunE
Leonard VS. Joe Mandell. In addition
Young Jack O'Brien offered TO meet Mike
O'Dowd or Ted Lewis Little Bear will meet
any boxer selected and Benny Leonard VIII
oox the best man to be secured.
The foregoing is not conglomerat"n OF
names: every boy mentioned Is hoNtr "l
established reputation. They need Il" IN
PRODUCTION to local fandOm and the Sports
mon who see the show will be treated to
royal evening The purpose is good one
the spOrting writer's are working 10 make
the show a big success and 1t VIII soon pe
time for the fans to put the benefit over
by their appearance at the turnstiles
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

Thanks To the sports editor Of the Trouio
Times for very generous use of copy sent the,
Also William II. Hanna, Of IN. N,w Yor
Herald.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

MINE referees offered their services
N and will handle the various bouts
They include Frank O'Brien, the olym-
mia official: Jack McGuigan, OF the Ma
tional; Sergeant Katchen, of the marine
corps; Herman Taylor. TiIlmanS man
ager; Lew Crimson, local official bopnE
Gunnis, local sportsman RoDerl w.
,tay,oi, enorts editor EVENING LEDGER;
wuIiom II Rocap, sports editor Public
Iedrer and Richard II. kain, boxing
editor philadelphia Record and chairman
of the invitation committee.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23
WANTED: A BOXER TO OPPOSE
LEONARD IN BENEFIT SHOW BOUT
EreRing Ledger Decisions
of Last Nights Ring Bouts

NI.W NOik Dave A,tcy outpOinted
~rmm& diamond, Dave Nedlcr drew with
Eddie Kelly, Tommy thip outpointcd George
thip,
BRiDGEPoRT. C0nn.--Benny Nnlger de-
frated frankie Wilson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

Johnny Dundee hoyos for tho third time this
week at Lawrence, Mass, tonight His opponent
WIN be EGdie Sher!in, an od-timcr 9f fair
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

Bobby REYNOLDS has been WORKING hard al
week IN pr parHtIon for his 20 with Ton,
Ndalns Of Rochester y. y, at the National to
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

managed by Nat" I'wis and viii shortly hc
GOTHAM clubs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23
CAR BAN LOSING
GRIP IN BASEBALL
American League Chief No
Longer Can Dictate
to Magnates
POSITION is ASSAILED

ban Johnson's position as car of Base
nalI was challenged today as never before
since he became president Of the Ameri-
can League
1t is obvious that Johnson will not hc
the entire works next month when the big
leagues get down to the annual meetings,
troubles of minor leagues and baseball in
seheral VIII come up at these meetings.
but on face of things as they now stand
1t appears johnson will not have fun say in
settlement.
Ban Is ReprOached
wen informed followers Of the game
pointed to the scathing statement of Gov
ernor Tener and others highly connected
with baseball. reproaching johnson for his
now-famous baseball exemption statement.
baseball has shown itself to be patriotic so
far.
President Dunn, of the cleveland club.
whose team has suffered most heavily from
the draft. has not uttered Il whimper In
iact, he has offered his entire construction
company to the guard. lie is a contrac-
tor of some proportions. He has lost nine
men to the army from his club and others
from his employees in other interests.
Many in Service
Captain +, H. Huston, part owner of
the Yankees, is serving in France Hank
Gowdy and Rabbit MaranviIle two stars
OF the Boston Braves, voluntarily went
into separate branches of service Jack
Barry, manager of the Red Sox. is in the
navy, and with him went Chick Shorten.
one of his outfelders
Pitcher Ayers, of Washington, accord
ing to President Ben Miner. will be
nrafted. Joe jenkins. of the White SoX, il;
now in a southern training camp, and
Jim Scott expects TO be commissioned in
the new army.
The Athletics just on the point of bud
ding into real baseball club, lost many
of their best men, and will have to start
all ONcr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

There Is decided Irish flavor to the wind -un
At IN" olympia next Monday when Eddie Mo
Andrews clashes with irish Patsy Cline.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

Jimmy Johnston writes that tr will second
tinnhuat Smith against Frrd Fulton now tha
Smilh has broken with his old manager. Jim
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

Johnny Tiliman, tho first boxer to donate y
percentage Of h2 bouts to tn" Rcd Cross will
b." one Of IN" big stars Of tho to6a,rp fund
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

Ted Lewis and Jack NIaluu" hJvn been matched
10 do ton rounds a. NiuurupuIis ncyt Wrdnrs-
,aaE nISht Mike Collins Is promoting bouts
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

Jim 'oTcy, the big Irish h"avywclght, boxes
- broNitnCr tonight. His opponent will l..
Hartley Madden ana thry ar" tagged for ten
rounds,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

sam I.angford and Harry Willis havo been
barred in Toledo, IN" folks out that way dgl
not take kindly TO their recent corkscrow act.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23
Scraps About Scrappers

r.mbria show tonight. Herman Miller and
mn" Gamer from Milwaukee muss IN the hnaI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

The New Poo club Of New York has a gbov.
booked tonight. Charley Hayes b,wrs WiIIir
Norris and Jimmy Kirk viii 10 against Buddy
jackson. ''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

lsngs Raer risos 10 remark that Hlm hasn'
t1uch'd EDDIE yet and that the only suuar,
thing about the langfordWills bout was tn,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23
VI BOIIS TONIGHT

LOCAL BOIIS TONIGHT
CAMBRIA, kcnsington avenue aud Somer-
s"t--lIerinnn Miller ,Ns. niltr Kramer.
Tommy Carey SiilN NHuus, benny
Hughes ". Jimmy raNlJr. puddN toylr vs.
Benny Harrison, Pete Hughes ". Marty
Collins.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

,,,,hoat Smith and Jim Buckley are continuing
~ iu"U onreement, with honors in favor OF the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

p.on,o,er UinkeI wanted Benny Leonard and
r5p0w GGriai;hs, hut Johnny could not max" lAl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

Mil. o,Dowd will come over about noon 70.
crrnv, 'nv Lack MCCarrOn expects to make nm
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-23

man4s"d by Nat. L,wIs and viii shortly I've
natchrd To- box FrauNt" Bdrns at Of the
Bobby REYNOLDS has been NorD,iuq hard ali
Adans Of RorhcsaT. ~ T.. "a" at tn" Nstiona No "HS to
morrow nighj. w
Jimmy Jimmy Johnston writes. that h. wt'l second
Buckley. - "''
f, Tea Gd Lewis L., and Jack Malon" haya hecn patched
Gay nIsht. Mike Collins is promoting Gouts
There Is docd"d Irish favor to the wind .up
nir,,! lnH "MEmP@ M gly m,gE, A,3gday when Eddie Nc
,oshs1 PEs forr hS rs@s to FoWar that Kim hasn't
thing about the Lansford.Wlls bout was the
The, The New r9o Clph Of Ngw York has show
Morris ana Jimmy Ktrk viii o aRainst E Eu5dy M5jiy
jackson. ''''''
norr'I IN "nF"f Sfa az" H. I 5 SH Mf h., Hoy@ %ay "gG m
not take kindly to their roccnt corkscrew act.
Il% c'orcy the big rrir2 h"4yzwclsnt boxes
rounds, 0' 90"
J"hnny Tillman, tho first boxer to donate =
81, show S'' 0' tue "'E SURE o' ''' tobacco fund
Johnny Dundee hoy"s for tho third time this
VIII" viii bS s Edle Sb:HnTn, nT, s 2 ongo4"pt
worth.
The New York boxing writer's arc at a loss
t'r good copy, ioNins ia New York l.. having
hard time but the Snort is expected TO pick up.
Thanks to the sports editor of the Trenton
Times for "a generous of copy sent them
to advertise the soldiers tobacco fund show
Also William II. Hanna, Of tho New York
Herald.
OTHER SPORTS on PAGE l8
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03
TWO KILLED WHEN
 PLANE GOES WRONG
One Victim Son of Multi-Million-
 aire Julius l.. FleiSChmann

New York, Aug. 3.-Charles Fleischman, son of Julius l.. Fleisch- mann, multi-mi1lionaire yeast manu- facturer of Cincinnati, Ohio. was kill ed at 5:30 o'clock yesterday after noon when a hydro o-airplane owned and driven by Harry Wits of Bay Shore, L. I. fell into the waters of Great South Bay, between Bay Shore and Saltaire, Fire Island. Wits was also killed.
 MT. F'le1schman's engagement to Miss Florence McGregor Sheldon of Brooklyn was announced only last Sunday.
 Earlier yesterday Capt. Ralph L.. Taylor of the Officers Reserve. chief instructor of the Government Avia- ton Training School at Mineola, who was married June 2, was crushed to death when g. training b!plane, clas- sifled as NO. 172," fell 800 feet in Hampstead, striking in the garden of Martin V. Hall. Taylor's wife was attending her brothers wedding when informed of the tragedy.
 Thomas E. Pell of Lykens, Pa., who was with Taylor, was taken to the Nassau Hospital with internal in- juries and many cuts. He will prob ably recover.
 MT. F'leischmann, who was twenty four years old, had left New London, Conn.,, Monday, where he and his fiancee had been visiting Julius l.. FIeischmann, and had gone to the training station at Bay Shore.
 Tutored by Witt.
 MT. Fleischmann had not been ad- mitted to the school ree,11arlv arrnv officers said last night, but hoped to be. In order to gain information he had enga ged Wits to take him up at intervals in a new machine Wits had built last winter. In the last two summers Wits had given in struction to would-be aviators and
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03
COLLEGES TO RETAIN SPORTS
Except Yale, Harvard, Princeton and Virginia, All Expect to Have Foot Ball Teams.

Washington, D. C., Aug. 3.-Re- tention of college athletics during the war was decided on by the national collegiate association at a conference at Washington yesterday after Secre- tary Baker had declared in an address to the delegates that competitive sports should 'be continued to equip young men for the reception of mili- tary training"
 Nearly all the eastern colleges and many from the middle west and the
 coast were represented, and 1t was said afterWard the decision meant that with the exception of Yale, liar
 yard, Princeton and possibly Vir
 ginia, all the larger institutions will
 play intercollegiate football this fall. Abandonment of the sport by insti-
 tutions named was described to the
 lack of material, most members of
 last years squads now being in some
 branch of the military service. Both
 Princeton and Harvard have indicat-
 ed that they will be represented in
 freshman football this fall.
 The conference adopted the follow ing resolutions:
 Whereas, College athletics, as stated by Secretary Baker in his ad- dress to the conference, are of great
 use in developing the qualities of a good soldier;
 Resolved, that we recommend to the colleges that the program of athletic sports for the coming year be continued with increased efforts to develop athletics for all students rather than for chosen few, and | that the schedule of intercollegiate l sports be carried out as far as local 1 conditions allow, care being taken not to interfere with the military l training of the students or to con- 1 f1ict with the military interests of the | nation.
 That we recommend that there
 be no preseason coaching during the coming academic year; | That training tables be given up: That professional coaching and 1 other expenses incidental thereto be l reduced to mimimum; that the 1 number of officials at intercollegiat te 1 games and their fees be kept as low 1 as possible;
 That the association reiterates its belief in the eligibility rules which 1t
 has already endorsed, including the freshman rule, and recommends that 1 there be no lowering of eligibility l standards because of existing condi- ] tions."
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03

would leave the water almost immed" lately after getting out of the Bay Shore harbor and would generally soar from 100 to 1000 feet high to- ward Saltaire, a summer colony on Fire Island Beach. His flights were of almost daily occurrence and were watched by hundreds of boat parties on the bay.
 Wits began tuning up his machine about 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon and at o'clock Fleischmann clam . ored aboard and took the passengers seat Neither he nor Wits was strapped in, although it was usual for the aviator to take that precaution with a passenger. The machine shot along the water. caught the air easily and rose.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03
BASEBALL MEN HAPPY.
President Wilson's Views Against Cur ta1l1nG Schedules. PIeaSeS Mapnates

talhhg ocnedules, PleaSeS Magnates.
 Chicago. Aug. 3.-President Will sons opinion expressed through his secretary. J. P. Humility, that there Is no necessity at all for stopping or curta1ling baseball schedules" was read with enthusiasm by heads of major league teams here today.
 That's the best news I have re- celved for a long time," said Charles Comiskey, owner of the White Sox. T think we baseball men are as pa- tr1otic as ony other class of citizens. We stand behind the president all the time. If he should ask us to close our gates as a matter of patriotism. the gates would be closed without 8 murmer. But believe we can do our country a genuine service by keeping its people interested i1. healthy outdoor sport, and recreation during our period of stress
 President Wilson's opinion is a tribute to baseball an immense help to us all."
 :, President Weeghman of the Cubs said:
 The presidents announcement is 8 great thing for baseball and I for one run the country will be better off for not discontinuing the sport, although believe every man connected with the game should do his bit one way or another"
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03

had also. taken on flights anyone who
 cared to pay the price. Last sum
 mer he charged $10 for fifteen min
 utes; this year his price was $15 for
 the same period of time.
 Witt received his license early last
 spring from the Aero club of Amer
 ica and with a partner built a plane.
 This was sold and a second machine
 was constructed. This also was dis. posed of and a third plane was conn, pleted only a few weeks ago. This was the one that plunged into the bay. ' F.l Hundreds Watched Him Daily. z Wits hangar was not far from the three housing the government ma- chimes, and F1eischmann frequently made brief trips with him. Wits
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03
CRoz1ER WINS WITH BRINWO,,rH

Weymouth, Mass. Aug. 3.-Straight heat wins were the rule in yesterdays racing on the Bay State Short Ship circuit, except in the 2:12 trot. In this event Korona had to go four heats to win, dropping the third heat to Jess Y. May Bird was first home in the 2:1e pace, piloted by Fox, who
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03
SPEED DEMONS TO MEET.
Noted Drivers to Clash in Openiue Day at Sheepshead Bay Speedway.

~~0 wv N11O F'e''HS<"<H 1o<sy 0PCcU"s1y.
 New York, Aug. 3.-The reopening of the sheepshead Bay Speedway on August IS will mark the first of a series of match races between the big gest stars in the motor racing firma- 1nent to decide the worlds individual title.
 The starters will include Barney Oldheld. Ralph De Palme, Ralph Null ford, Earl Cooper, Louis Chevrolet and Ira Vail.
 It is possible that three starters will be seen in each heat and three in the finals. The prizes will probably be $25,o0o to the winner; s15,0Oo to the second, and $5.000 to the third man. The other contestants are to donate $1,0O0 each to the Red Cross as a. penalty.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03
NO O'DOWD-LENVIS ROvvr

The O'DoWd-Lewds bout scheduled to be fought in New York last night, was postponed until later date. Lewis was unable to box being over- come with heat at his training camp.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03
MAGEE FOR REDS.

Boston, Mass, Aug. 3.-Sherwood R. Magee. the Boston National league club outnefder has been claimed by the Cincinnati club and was yesterday released by the Boston club.
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03

won another first in the 2:19 pace with Frank Dewey. Crozier drove Brlnworth to a straight heat victory in the 2:17 trot
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03

Four-piece Mahogany finish Bedroom Suite, William and Mary Period design. Bed. Dresser, Chiffonier and Dressing Table. Regular price $118.0O. AuTust Sale Price .$87.OO
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03

BEDS AND BEDDING
 $26.75 2-inch post satin finish Bed, very pretty design, Sale 1IlCo $lls00 $29.50 two-inch continuous post satin finish Bed, Sale Price $21.OO
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03

Walnut Bedroom Suite, Adam
 Period design, consisting of Bed.
 Dresser. Chiffonier and Trpi- cate Mirror Dressing Table.
 Regular price $134.50. August Sale Price .-........... $95.OO
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03

William and Mary 3-piece Bedroom Suite, Mahogany fin- ish. Dresser, Bed and Dressing Table with duplicate mirror. Sale Price ..... $72.OO
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03

$66.00 Davenport, Mahogany finish frame, back and seat up- holstered with genuine Spanish leather, August Sale Price $52
 $@S.0o Davenport, Fumed Oak frame, nicely upholstered, Au- rust Sale Price ...... $35. 5.OO Purchases Held For Later De-
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03

untursM S if there
  hnuorabeo % o the welt rmakb savings h n her q
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03

William and Mary Dresser, in American Walnut of the very best construction. Sale Price
 .-........-....- $37.OO
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03

$25.O0 Chartered Oak Buffet with large beveled mirror, Au- gust Sale Price ,S19.5O
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03

$39.00 Chartered Oak Buffet. Mission style, metal pulls, large size, August Sale Price .$2S.5O
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03

AS pictured This beautiful Library Table in fumed oak f1n- 1sh, August Sale Price ..$14.98
New Britain herald., 1917-08-03

$39.75 Dresser. William and Mary period design, in walnut, Sale Price $20.OO
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29
wheat in PARLOR
SOUTH DAKOTA FARMERS DRAFT
PARLOR INTO SERVICE
FOR STORAGE.

Corsica. Aug. 29.-The drafting of
a parlor as a storage place for sur
plus wheat is reported from the farm
of Perrin brothers, some miles from
here. They filled all other storage
places and then were compelled to
turn the parlor of their home into a
granary. They threshed their wheat
and secured a much heavier yield
than they had figured on.
What to do with the immense
amount of grain which rolled out of
the thresher was a problem for a
time. After filling the granary. eel
lar and every available building, bag,
box and barrel and wash boiler on
the farm, they found they still had a
surplus. Then they thought of the
parlor. Out went the furniture and
in went the wheat. The wheat will
occupy the place of honor in the par
Tor until the brothers can find time
to market 1t.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29
FORT Smelling
SECOND OFFICERS SCHOOL
OPENS IN RECORD TIME AND
WITHOUT CONFUSION.

Fort Smelling, Mimi. Aug. 20
At noon Monday more than two
thirds of the candidates for commits
sions in the second officers reserve
training camp at Fort Smelling had
reported and had been assigned to
barracks at the post. The work had
been accomplished in record breaking
time as compared with the confusion
and delay surrounding the opening of
the first camp. The men. in appear
anee. We're ranging from three to five
years older on the average than the
men in the first camp.
Preliminary arrangements for the
reception and handling of the incom-
ing men of Minnesota, Iowa, North
and South Dakota and Nebraska were
such that by 9 O'Clock more than 500
candidates for commissions had been
ground through the mill and were al
their barracks awaiting the arrival
of the quartermaster's department
employees with their equipment.
All of the enrolling and assign
ments were made out of doors near
the headquarters building in the
morning. At z a. m, 10 men were
in line. with every incoming street
car from Minneapolis and st. Paul
bringing loads of potential officers.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29
ALCOHOL PURCHASING
JUDGE FLEEGER HOLDS NO PER-
NIT Is NEEDED FOR DRUG
GISTS WHO USE 1T IN
NON-POTABLES.

Sioux Falls, Aug. 29.-Druggists
do not have to take out licenses or
permits TO handle alcohol and liquors
which are to be used in compounds
or made non-potable. At least that
is the purport of a decision Just
handed down by Judge l.. l.. Fleeger
in an action brought by the attorney
general against A. r.. Fellows, as the
representative of the Brown Drug
company.
Some time ago there was a contro-
yersy between Attorney General Cald-
well and States Attorney Rice. of
Moody county. the latter ~contending
that wholesale drug stores handling
spirituous liquors could not sell them
to druggists, who had no licenses or
permits, even for the purpose of com
pounding medicines.
1t was known hat the Brown Drug
company had been so selling spiritu-
Gus liquors and as States Attorney
Rice refused the request of the attor-
ney general to bring an action against
the drug company, and to get the
matter Strengthened out, Attorney
General Caldwell had Mr.. Fellows ar
rested for the illegal sale of spiritu-
Gus liquors and the matter was
brought before Judge Fleeger on an
action for a writ of habeas corpus,
which was granted. This disposes of
the matter so far as the lower court
is concerned and also releases Mr..
Fellows. The case will likely be APP
pealed TO the state supreme court.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1917-08-29
CROPS NOT GOOD
HEAT AND DRY WEATHER DAM
AGES FIELDS IN BRITISH
NORTHWEST.

Trent, Aug. 29.-That crop condi-
tions in the British northwest are not
so favorable as has been indicated i'm
newspaper dispatches from that re-
gion is shown by a letter which has
just been received here from Claude
Mitchum, a former resident of Trent.
who for some years has been a resi-
dent of Eye Brow, Sask. He states
that wheat will be from one-half TO
one-third of a crop. oats not worth
cutting in most places, in no case will
the seed that went into the ground
In oats fields be recovered, barley
one-third crop, flax one-half crop.