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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
EDDIE CICOTTE GRABBING
GREATHONORS THIS YEAR

Eddie Ccotte, of the Chicago White Sox, is earning
himself grand reputation these days The chubby cherub
has figured games in which the opponents have been
allowed less than FIVE hits than any other hurler in Ban
Johnsons circuit Eddie is earning his salt and is keeping
Comisky's lads right up after the bunting.
Ccotte generally draws the hardest assignment in fac
ing the foe He delivers, too In the recent Chicago Red
Sox battles the Windy City, Ccotte drew two assignments
He won both. Eddie has his last six starts.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
CANOE REGATTA WILL
HAVE FOURTEEN RACES

Next Saturday afternoon the second
annual regatta OF the Associated
canoeIsts will be held on the Potomac
from Three Sisters TO the Washing
ton Canoe Club. The doubts will b6
over a 22O-yard course, with the
others the regular quarter mile dis
lance. All races will be padded
down stream. Here are the events:
Beginners doubles, Junior singles,
doubles and tours; intermediate
singles and doubles; senior singles.
doubles and club fours; mixed
doubles: upset race; tail end race and
tilt. The upset race will consist OF a
50-yard paddle. upset and a 50-yard
paddle to the finish.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
Goodbred and Beer
Proves Nourishing
To Los Angeles

Goodbred and Beer divided the
twirling for the Oakland club
against Los Angeles the other
day and the Angeles went to them
for fair.
Goodbred went down very we'll.
being without much crust Then
came the Beer. which went down
even better.
The Angeles sort OF Iunched
on Goodbred and washed It down
with Beer.
And It might have been much
worse, at that.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29

pitched three four-hit games and three
nve-hit games. In addition he has
pitched in thirty-one battles. and IL
the real iron man OF the league
Up to the time the last pitching
figured with seventeen wins and seven
losses and when IL Is considered that
in ten OF these games he allowed i've
hits or less his record Is remarkable.
In strikeouts Cicotts is fourth, but he
has famed eight batters, an average
Of better than four a game.
johnson r. There. Too.
Walter Johnson Is there with theSa
leading pitchers despite his unfavor-
able won and loss record. Walter has
pitched four three-hit games, leading
his league in this respect. johnson
has hurled a four-hit game and two
hve-hk games. Coveleski, OF The In
dams, has two three-hit games, two
four-hit games and three hve-hit
games to his credit.
Among the pitchers who have held
the opposition to four hits Carl Mays,
the Red Sox subway singer, IL lead
ing with four. Rab Russell has three.
There have been but eight two hit
games recorded and these were earned
by Cicotte, Ruth Faber, Caldwell
Leonard, Mogridge, Lambeth, and
Davenport The few who have pitch
ed one-hit games are Cicotte. Ruth,
Gould, sothoron, and James The no.
hit pitchers are Cicotts, Mogridgs,
Groom, and Shore.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
Elberfeld Totes
Broken Jaw When
Robertson Lands

Old "Tabasco Kid" Elberfeld.
once with the Griffmen. Is buzz
Zing around with q broken jaw.
He claims that when Dick Robert
son. the New Orleans pitcher.
handed him a wallop, he held a
ball in his hand.
Never heard OF anybody put
ting me away with his bare
knuckles. did you?" asks Fiber
field. He had a ball. That's
how he broke my jaw, the big
stiff. But I'll get him yet"
Elberfeld is still playing short
stop for Chattanooga, but he isn't
talking much. Not till that jaw
is right.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
ROBERT McROY TO QUIT
AS CLEVELAND MAGNATE
By LOUIS A. BOUCHER.

Following series of disagreements running through
months Robert McRoy vice president and Jim Dunn pres
dent of the Cleveland Indians have decided to part Mercy
who $4,000 worth of stock in the club will retire at the
close of the present Bill Barnard for years sort
of majordomo Cleveands baseball circles, probably will
be elevated to the vice presidency.
Mercy is expected to devote his time in the future to
some other business besides baseball He will Chi
cago and not likely to have any further connection with
the national pastime
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
SAM RICE CLOSES
PERFECT HITTING
RECORD FOR DAY

Sam Rice had a field day IN the
final clash with the Cleveland In
dams. Up five times, he crashed out
four clean hits and slapped down q
neat sacrifice, giving him . percent
age of 1000 for the afternoon
On his first time up Rice singled
to left. Then he bounced = hot one
past Harris His third hit was Q
sharp single to center.
Up for the fourth time. Rice drove
the ball down the right field foul
line for two bases.
Sam drove over one run. scored one
himself and collected four hits cor .
clean record. which u quite enough
work for one day.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
BARRY NOW YEOMAN
IN NAVAL RESERVE

BOSTON. July 29-Jack Barry.
manager OF the Red sox, who was
drafted for the national army. has en-
listed In the naval reserVs as a yeo-
man. As soon as the season ends in
the big league Barry will offer his
services in any capacity anywhere.
Il have only one country" said
Barry today. II have been drafted.
and consider 1t my duty to do all
can for my country. I'm no Stacker.
II ! can be OF any use, I'll gladly quit
baseball"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
GETTYSBURG ouITS

GETTYSBURG. Pa. July 29.-The
Gettysburg blue Ridge League)
club yesterday forfeited its fran.
chise. II also loses Its forfeit OF $3.50
with the league.
The players served notice on the
club officers that II they were not
paid before the NArtinsburg Gettys.
burg game they would refuse to play,
Their request was not met and the
contest was forfeited
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
DOYLE AND MATHEY TO
CLASH AT COLUMBIA

Connie Doyle, washington's lead
ing tennis player. meets Dean
Mathey, now training at the officers
reesrvs camp at Fort Myer. in q
friendly match at Columbia today
and q large gallery is expected.
Mathey Is ranked as No. 10 by the
U. S. L T. A. and. though not play
ing much tennis these days owing to
his military duties, Is in perfect con-
dition and should give Doyle a hard
tight for the honors-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29

Cicotte has figured In eight shut
out games this season. He has won
i've OF them and lost three. When
the other pitcher IL good enough to
shut out your team. Il Is. OF course,
impossible to win But Cicotts IL the
third leading shut-out twirler In the
circuit. as he has kept the opposition
blanked for i've games. sergt- Jim
Basby. OF the Indians. holds premier
honors. as he has seven shut-outs to
his credit
Stanley Coveleskis, Of the Indians,
10 second leading whitewAsh artist
Of the league. CoveIeskie has won
six shut-outs and lost two. zoe Bush
has won four and lost four. while Al
len Sothoron. OF the Browns. and
Harry Harper. Of the Griffmen. have
each won three and lost three. Wal
ter Johnson has won three and lost
four. Ray Caldwell. usually an ef-
fective pitcher. has lost no less than
four games BY the shut-out route.
He has yet TO win q game.
Few Hit Battles
cieotte Is not only way out In front
In the league In shut-outs. but has
succeeded In holding the opposition
to few hits many times Eddie earns
the unusual distinction Of being the
only pitcher in the league who has
earned q no-hit, q one-hit. q two-hit.
three-hit, four-hit, and hvs-hit game.
As q matter Of record, Cieotts has
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
TO AID RED CROSS,

Five local professional golfers will
play this week at Bannockburn in
aid OF the Red Cross. Howard Beckett.
who was drafted In Alexandra coun-
ty, Virginia: Dave Burgess. and Jim
inie Spencer will play against Jack
burgess and Fred Mcleod.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
VIRGINIA eRAYs LOSE.

Navy defeated the Virginia Grays
in Ave innings yesterday. 5 to ?,
though getting but two hits of Ayers.
the Virginia twirler. Navy meets
Treasury next Tuesday on the Monu-
ment Lot at 8 o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29

Largely because they stuck to the
finish, the Griffmen defeated the
Cleveland Indians in the final game
Of the series at Georgia avenue, 5 to
4. 1t pays to stick.
Handicapped by poor pitching, the
Griffmen fought and fought, hoping
for the break that would give them
the victory. 1t came, but not until
the fans were hoarse from cheering
and Lee Foil had summonded all his
reserves.
The break came in the tenth. Ed.
Klepfer had sailed through the ninth
IN nne fashion after his team had tied
the count, but he opened the tenth by
passing zsb Milan. Sam Rice, who
was a hitting demon all day, laid
down q perfect sacrifice and zeb scoot-
ed TO second
Shsnks cracked q high hounder to
Evans left. The Indian made . step
or two to drive back Milan and then
whipped the ball to Moon" Harris in
time TO snun out shanks' young life.
Rare speed put Milan on third with
the peg across the diamond.
Harris Kicks II.
II was up to Joe Leonard. He
smashed a hot one down to Klepfer
and Milan was on his way. The ball
bounded OF the pitchers leg and slow
~ rolled to Evans Milan was over
the plate when Evans picked up the
ball and cut It loose to Harris. The
throw wasn't good. but It wasn't bad,
either. and so when the first-sacksr
dropped It, IT went as an error for
him and allowed Miian's run to decide
the contest
1t was a zigzaggy game all the
way. Each team scored in the frst
frame, coyeleSkie and Ayers show
ing little or nothing. At the end Of
the third frame the score was to g.
Riee'I single and Menosky's double
put the home boys in 'front.' in the
sixth. but in the ninth Du Mont, who
had relieved Ayers in the fourth, was
slammed all around the Lot and the
Indians tied It up.
GraRey's Triple Hurth
With one gone, De Berry doubled
TO center, Milan stumbling as he was
about to nail the drive. Jack Graney
slapped the ball against the gate in
the right field fence, just under the
clothes lines where the mining camp
wash frequently hangs.
Rice made a noble effort to bring
down the bail, but in vain, and #
went for three bases. De Berry
scored and the teams were on an even
footing.
Covelsskie seemed in poor form and
was touched up for nine hits while
he acted on the rubber. Gould
worked one inning and KIepfer the
remainder.
Ayers was unsteady and not very
elective, either. Du Mont got along
all right until De Berry slapped that
double 70 center. GalliG had punches
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
cRIcKETERs ARE PLAYING.

On the Potomac crease the Wash.
ington Cricket Club players are per-
forming today. 1t is a club match
and designed as practice for coming
games against Baltimore and PhiIa.
delphiA teams.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
LEWIS SCORE LEADS
ANALOSTAN SHOOTERS

J. F. Lewis. with a score Of es out
OF 100. led the Analostan Gun Club
cracks yesterday at the Bennlng traps.
Otis was second with 95 out OF a pos
sible 100. The scores:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29

The fundamental rules Of boxing
~ Protect yourself from being hit
(2) fellow.
hands your protective aids Always keep
hands possible By doing will be able the
they generated full make the
blocking your guard your body will find
punches Many of the boxers of the
this trick Their guarding, result, poor.
Blows they
kept guard far
picture No the left above That the
way holding guard the head
blow much power the time strikes
that guard that brushes through.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29

TOTALS. 81 WE 10 IL ToCnlo-. - ~ II
"Batted for Turner in eighth inning.
+Battsd for Billings In ninth inning
1.-TWO out when winning run was scored.
iBstted for Ayers In third inning.
GleFetAnu ---------.-----.---..- l0 VV3 vi ~
Washington ...--.............. Ill Ooi COO 10
Runs-Gransy. Chapman, Speaker, De
Berry. Judge, Foster, Milan. Rice, shanks.
Two-baRs hits-BillinGS. Speaker. wAmbs-
EAnss, Judge. henosky. De Berry. Three
base hit-GrEney. Stolen bases-ChApmAn.
Judge, ShankE. Billings, Roth. Harris. Sac
rifice hits-LsonArd. Chapman, ShAnkB, Roth.
Rice. Sacrifice hy-Roth. Double play-Du
Mont 70 shanks to Judge. Left on bases
Cleveland. II: Washington. 6. First base on
errors-ClevelGnd. !: Washington. 1. Bases
on balls-On Coveleskie. 4: of Ayers. ?: OF
Du Mont ,: on Klepfer. /: OF GaIliA. /.
Hits and earned runs-On Coveles<Is. . hits,
Z runs In innings; OF Ayers, hitE runs
In inninEB: OF Gould. no hits, no runs In
! inning; on Du Mont, pits. runs in -
Innings: of Klepfer. m Hts, no runs in "a
innings; on Gallia, hits. no runs in "a
Innings Struck out-By CoveleGkie, .; by
Rlepfer. 2: BY Gould ]; by Du Mont, /: BY
GAl'ia, /. Cmpires-Messrs. Hndebrand and
Connolly. Time OF Eame-2 hours and - min
utss.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29

Honus Wagner Is playing FIRST base
for the Pirates, and getting at least
one hit in every game. The veteran
should hit for more than ESQ this
year.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
By James J. Corbett

The blocking method is shown in No. There have
stopped Js leads before they really have well started It
aside blows when flag" them they begin
In defense always keep these important rules in mind
) Keep hands openunt ready to hit The big
for this that hands the maximum
onand that should be aim Furthermore hand
lakes the muscles. Never tighten them until you hit.
(2) right;
right is to block his ehand leads Never devae plan
right stop a
do that you'll tangled up-and
victory glimmering
James COrbetts Illustrated boxing
Sundays Washington Times.
y Syndicate Inc.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29

The Tigers won the frst game from
the Mackmen. s to 8. by scoring hve
runs In the last inning. Another rally
through two innings gave them .
6-to-S victory in the second akirmish.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29

The Cincinnati Reds, losing TO the
PhiIlies. dropped back into third
place yesterday. The Cards are now
second.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
FROM THE BOX SCORES.

The Red sox are drawing closer to
the White SoX
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
REX PLAYS TODAY

The Rex A c. plays the Cardinals
At Alexandria today The Washing
ton team left at o'clock.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29

John Henry displayed good form In
chasing wild fouls in all directions
yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29

Ernie Shore pitched seventy-two
balls against the Browns yesterday.
hanging up an American League
record.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
oRIFFMEN CHATTER.
Tigers are here tomorrow.

Ty Cobb always brings out the
crowds here.
In the absence Of Steve o'NenI both
Billings and De Berry caught good
baseball for the Indians here.
John Henry displayed good form in
chasing wild fouls in all directions
yesterday.
MikeMenosky's style in the feld
gives his friends heart disease, but
he seems to get under everything.
Harry Harper was warming up in
the concluding innings, but did not
have to show his skill on the mound
Bill Wamby injured his hand taxi
ing a throw from Roth in the NTH in
ming and Turner succeeded him.
Later Ivan Howard relieved the vet
erAn.
Elmer Smith. for the NTH time
during the season. failed as q pinch
hitter for the Indians here. He got
the old rGz, too, from the right Geld
bugs.
A big bunch OF khaki-clGd soldiers
sat in the left field pavilion and cheer
ed and rooted for the home team.
Nick Altrock had a lot of fun with
them.
Louis Guisto. replaced by Moon"
Harris at hrst base, is q huge person.
but he hits like a midget He was
called on for q bingls In the ninth.
only to ny to MsnoSky.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
LEAGUE STANDINGS
AMERICAN

where They Play.
TODAY TOMORROW
Detroit At wash
Cash. At Cleveland. Cleve. at Phila-
'hila. AZ Detroit St. Louis 1t ". 7.
Chicaeo At Boston.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29

The Yankees came back strong and
walloped the White Sox twice In the
same place yesterday.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
NATIONAL
where They Play.
Yestrr,InI.a GameA.

ST. Louis, s. Boston. 4.
Chicago. Q: New York, ).
Brooklyn. 9; Pittsburgh, =
Brooklyn. 4: Pittsburgh. :.
Philadelphia, 6: Cincinnati. >.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
AUTOMOBILES
Motorcycles and Accessories
ACCESSORIES

National Electric Supply Co,
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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29

MikeMenosky's style in the feld
gives his friends heart disease, but
he seems to get under everything.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29

In the absence of Steve O'NeIlI both
Billings and De Berry caught good
baseball for the Indians here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
YestePday's Games.

washinEton. 5; Cleveland, T.
Boston, .: 81. Louis, T.
Boston. ;: St. Louis. ;.
New York. 5; Chicago, Z.
New York, 4: Chicago, ).
Detroit. s: Philadelphia, ..
Detroit, s; Philadelphia, 4.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29

Ty Cobb always brings out the
crowds here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29

Harry Harper was warming up in
the concluding innings, but did not
have to show his skill on the mound.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-07-29
GRIFFMEN STICK TO IT
AND so WIN FINAL GAME

Of horse shoes hanging to his be-
That is why he lasted.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
MRS. POTTS, FAMOUS
RIDER, HERE FOR SHOW

Mrs. Allen Potts, Jared as Virginias s
only woman master of hounds, arrived
in Washington yesterday with a stable of
thoroughbred hunters and saddle horses
to participate in Washlngton's annual
horse show, which begins tomorrow. Mrs.
Potts, who is regarded as one of the best
riders who ever appeared at a local show,
has several new horses this year and ex-
poets to win her share of the laurels.
Among yesterdays arrivals of horses
were two 5-gaited saddle champions.
owned by John P. Crozier, of Pennsyl-
vania, which he values at $4,000 each.
The Edward B. Mclean hunters arrived
at the exhibition grounds. Eighteenth
and D streets northwest yesterday, and
were given light schooling in the after
noon. In this string is the champion
heavy weight jumper. Alarm.
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
Friday, May Z 1917.

Astrology reads this as threatening
day and one most unfortunate for any
initiative. Uranus, Mercury and Mars
are all adverse.
1t is a time in which the shadow Of war
is supposed to become more menacing
and even likely to materialize into actual
trouble. Reports that are not reliable
may cause undue anxiety.
Troubles long foretold for the United
States army-disagreemen and dissatis-
faction-may become national problems.
Much newspaper criticism and agitation
are presaged.
A Congressman may come much into
notice this month by attacks on an eX-
ecutive or a department.
The stars, which foreshadowed many
deaths in legislative bodies, again give
warming of unusual mortality among
prominent men.
Treachery, double-dealing and perils
from secret foes are indicated today.
Uranus is believed to encourage men who
betray confidence and conspire against
government.
Newspapers have the prognosticauon of
increase Of business. Conditions. long
predicted. will be most beneficial to pub
fishing and advertising.
This menace is held to effect seaports or
Islands.
The month of May is likely to be mark
ed by earthquakes In many places. Italy,
the West Indies and certain parts of the
United States will suffer.
Canada has the best possible direction
In all business and agricultural affairs,
but there will be many changes In gov
ernment officials in the next few months.
Dissatisfaction with some policy of the
United States government may he felt
by England but this will not seriously
affect Canada's feeling toward the Unit
ed States.
Texas comes under a sway making for
loss of life and property through unex-
pected accidents or Incidents.
Persons whose birthdate it Is may
have many anxieties in the coming year
An inclination to forget care in compan-
ionship may lead to neglect Of business
Changes will be unlucky.
Children born on this day are likely 10
have uneventful careers. These subjects
OF Taurus probably will be exceedingly
generous and high-minded
Copyright 1917
The Washington herald., 1917-05-04
RED CROSS RAISES
$4,000 in MONTH
Eight Hundred Washingtonians Sub
scribe to Fund of Local Chapter.


lust a month ago yesterday the, Red
cross finance committee held its first
meeting and began the War Service
fund which now amounts to more than
S13o OOa nearly half of which was given
in the first three days. This was the
first Red Cross fund In the country,
but the other 400 chapters are now raAs-
ing similar funds.
Washington was the first chapter ready
to respond to the request of the Ma
tionaI organization, which looks to the
chapters to raise the millions of dol
lars required to carry out the compre-
hensive plans for the service of the
army and navy.
So far 800 persons have subscribed
In washington and Chairman Henry B.
F. MacfarIand said yesterday that Wash
Ington was able and willing to give far
more.
Those who sent in subscriptions yes
terday were: Mai. and Mrs. Duncan
G. Phillips, s., 900; william Corcoran Eus-
tis, half for foreign relief and half for
ambulance fund, 500; John c. Let's, (sec-
ond contribution), $3.50; c. F. r. Ogilby,
s25 a year; May B. Miller. $50; Mrs. W.
c, Mendenball, SIS; through Pitt and
Markward: c. NJ. Jones, S.; A. II. Plit&
s.; T. S. Surgeon, SO; H. s. Gouff, sE
r, w. Tuckey, 81; Perry P. Patrick, IS;
Crane Co.. $50; through W. w. Bowie:
Railroad Members Rotary Club, $3.50.