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The Washington times., 1917-06-02
VIRGHNIACOLLECES
STRONG FOR SPORT
Football Campaign Plans to
Be Taken Up Shortly.
DIRECTORS FAVOR THE GAME
Smaller Institutions Being Asked
for Contests BY S.A.LA.A.Teans

South Atlantic States colleges
which also Include members Of the
Virginia intercollegiate Association
intend to play football next fail.
Representatives and coaches as wen
as managers are going ahead with
plans for next season and IN the event
that opponents can be obtained VIII
play through their schedules.
Sine r-o---..----. 49,
favor of football despite what handi-
caps might be met in the loss OF
stars other colleges have come out
IN no un sertain .erms about football
for the fall
Assoeiatioa Active.
The Virginia intercollegiate Asso-
citation which includes Richmond COLI
leee' ''--------- -4rss, - a
Sidney and Randolph Macon WIN
meet shortly to go over the details
for the annual championship football
series for the State title.
l. W. Reisss of Randolph Macon.
has come out IN favor Of football.
I'VE intend to play through the
schedule next fall" said Coach RefsB
0A = AcErut NAHlL uEII-
II. II. Dobson. for many years coach
of Richmond College. Is also active
in making plans for next fails foot-
ball activities. Powell. Of Hampden
Sidney. has gone forward with foot
ball plans, as has s. H. Hubbard, Of
William and Mary.
Virginia Makes Piana.
Undergraduate managers OF the
University of virginia. washington
and Lee and Virginia Polytechnic In
stftute as well as coach Abel, Of
v. NJ. l., have already asked the
smaller Virginia institutions for
games next fall.
Opinions expressed BY these foot
ball men show q decided intent to
carry on the schedules. provided foot
ball games can be obtained. c. A.
Bernier. former woodberry Forrest
coach. who goes to V. p. /. this fall,
has made extensive preparations for
the coming campaign
At Virginia there have been nine
full companies OF college men drill
ing daily. washington and Lee has
had eight companies taking the cam
pus for the daily work IN the military
art At the same time II Is a fore
gone conclusion that not ali OF these
men will enlist
SchOoIs IN Line.
The larger Virgins prep schools
have all gone forward with football
plans even at this early date which
Is measure OF the sentiment in fay-
or OF continuing the game. staunton
Military Academy, one Of the lead
ing schools. has come out strongly
in favor of the sport.
OF the colleges Emery and Henry
a doubt T B. Fullerton. coach Of
the team, Is at present in the Of
ficers' Reserve Corps at Fort Myer,
and for this reason Il Il
thought the college doubts the adviO-
ability of keeping football going.
The Washington times., 1917-06-02
SMITH, CARDS ROOKIE,
HITS FOR 800 AVERAGE
Tops National Leaguers at Bat
PhiIlies Lead Teams.

Jack Smith. the rookie with the st.
Louis Cardinals, IL leading the Ma.
tional League with the willow. his
average being 800 up to Memorial
Day.
Thirteen National LeaEuers are in
the 400 class as foIlows.
The Washington times., 1917-06-02
TIeERs CIR pEEArE.

CINCINNATI, June al. Defsss,
third bassman OF the ST. Louis Car
dinals. was awarded to the Detroit
sion today.
The Washington times., 1917-06-02
Fielding Records.


Chicago. y; Cleveland. -: Detroit, n: 81.
Louis %: New York. 81; Athletics, 81; Bos-
ton "a; Washington, q.
The Washington times., 1917-06-02

The Phillies are leading in team hit.
ting with a mark of PCS. followed
closely by the Giants. who have a rec.
ord OF .264.
The Washington times., 1917-06-02

Chicago, 2; Cleveland. ;: Detroit. &: st.
Louis, /; New York, S: Athletics, 8; Boston,
.: Washington. IL
The Washington times., 1917-06-02
SUNDAY BASEBALL
AFRANCHISE BAIT
Baltimore Hopes to Obtain
WashingtOn's Outfit.
PLAN TO LEGALIZE GAME
American League Clubs Would
Eliminate Weak Sister.
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az the American League is expected
to Witt Baltimore ard Washington
refoie returning TO Chicago. The To-
cal situation is be coming more and
more FerioCs.
Washington has been hit harder by
the war than any other big league
city. In my recent swing around the
circuit IL was noted that even inclem-
emit weather could not drown the
ardor Of the fans. Fair skies meanE
a fortune to clubs in the West. They
mean little or nothing here.
Sore on Capital.
American League clubs are sore on
the Capital because of its failure to
support the game. Last winter an ef-
fort was made TO have the franchise
shifted to Baltimore, Brooklyn, or
Pittsburgh. Some opposition was Of
fered by Brooklyn and Pittsburgh,
but Baltimore's opposition looked
good to all but Ban Johnson, who has
not yet forgotten how the city quit
on the league in its early days.
II Sunday baseball is made pos
sible in Baltimore, every club in
the league will demand that the
Washington franchise be shifted and
Ban johnson will hardly be able to
hold out in his determination.
VIII Play Test Game.
The Detroit Tigers and the Bslti-
more Orioles will meet at Back River,
June 10, in a game for the beneft OF
the Red Cross, and Baltimore's en-
thusiasm for major league baseball
will be tested that day.
Judge Goldman, prominent in base
ball In Baltimore, is in the move
ment to legalize Sunday baseball in
Maryland. He assisted the American
League In 1904 and was Identified
with the Feds because he thought to
gain a big league for his city.
Capital Seems Dead.
Washington seems dead to major
league baseball Ten years ago the
city supported a losing team hand
somely, but now the fans will not go
to the ball park. even when the team
Is winning. This condition has been
noticed for almost three years, and
It has caused much bitterness In other
clubs, many OF whom cannot get
enough money at the gate to pay their
hotel bills here.
When conditions were bad in New
York. Ban johnson stepped in and
obtained new and popular owners.
He came to the assistance of Cleve-
land when Charlie Somers had to quit,
obtaining Jim Dunn to head the In
diana He succeeded in driving Bob
Hedges out OF St Louis when the
Mound City soured on the Browns
magnate.
II Johnson engineers a movement
taking the franchise out OF Washing
ton anu placing 1t in Baltimore. II
will be the first OF the kind. In other
cases. after concluding that a city
was worth having in the circuit, he
has obtained owners with money.
The Washington times., 1917-06-02

Peter Kilduf, because no cigarS
have been named after him as yets
Is not being boosted much by New
York baseball writer's, but Pete Is
deserving Of much praise. 1t Il true
that he is hitting for .23O as against
Buck Herzog's .265, but II you've been
following the rise OF the Giants, you
must have noted that Pete was win
ming games with his. bingles as well
as stopping the other fellow by his
great fielding. Gotham baseball writ
ers are rather set In their ways when
It comes to boosting. Maybe that's
why Pete hasn't had full length pic
lures In the papers.
Ping Bodie, made a laughing stock
for Chicago fans by q few kidding
writers, has leaped in less than two
months into the position Of being the
most popular player in the ranks Of
the Mackmen. He should continue to
hold this title, too, for the rest Of
the season, for Ping is a good fellow
and a good ball player. It Is . won
der that he ever was allowed to slide
back to the minors. He was always
a good hitter. a fair fielder, and .
good pegger. The laugh IL on fifteen
major league managers who let him
get away and then let Connie Mack
bring him back.
George Stallings leans strongly to-
ward having wise assistance in man.
aging his Braves. For several sea-
sons he had Fred Mitchell on the job
caring for his pitchers and now he
has signed Fred Jacklitsch, once a
member of the Washington club, to
act in the same capacity. For almost
every manager in the big league you
will ind an assistant. Harry Davis
old head Is valuable to Connie Mack.
Kid Gleason helps Pants" Rowland.
Jimmy Burke Is with the Tigers, and
Nick Altrock with the Griffmen.
These are but q few, but q manager
has only two eyes and can use assis-
lance.
Football Is a conditioner that will
make fighting men. 1t engenders the
The Washington times., 1917-06-02
BIG LEAGUE DIFFERS
Few 5atters Came Through With
Fancy Batting Marks Yesterday.

Few major league batters did much
failing in yesterdays games. Pitch
ers appeared to have all the better of
the Arguments. Here are the marks:
The Washington times., 1917-06-02

inEton. s. First base on balloon Plank. ,:
OF Park. /: OF Johnson. ?. Innings pitched
BY Plank. s: b. Park. 1: by Sothoron, ].
Hits made-On Plank, 6; OF Sothsron. l.
Struck out-By Plank ): by johnson, & Two
haze hit-MarsanE. Sacrifice hit-E. johnson
Stolen bases-Sisler. Shanks. Double play
Mcbride to Morgan TO Judge. Hit by pitcher
BY johnson. l. Cmpires-Aessrs. Evans
and Moriarty. Time OF game-l hour and q
minutes
The Washington times., 1917-06-02
GAYETY-MOn. Night, June 4
WRESTLING

For the Championship Of the World.
Joe Turner vs.. Pinly Gardner
The Washington times., 1917-06-02

For the Accommodation of Our Customers Our Store
VIII Be Open Saturday Evening Until 10 oClock
The Washington times., 1917-06-02
where They Play.
NATIONAL.
where They Play.

Boston at Cincinnati.
Brooklyn AZ Chicago.
n. Y. At ST. Louis.
Phila at PittsburEh
The Washington times., 1917-06-02

"Batted for Plank In ninth
fBatted for Park In tenth
tBatted for johnson in tenth.
The Washington times., 1917-06-02

Football Is a conditioner that will
make fighting men. It engenders the
The Washington times., 1917-06-02

Boston At cincin.
BROOKLYN At Chicago.
New York at ST. L.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24

fist Convention is really progressive
energetic convention which is doing
some real constructive work. 1t is
also noticed from the program that
special days have been set aside for
the report of the various Boards and
that even the humblest preacher
coming from the rural district will
have a voice in the deliberation of
this great body.
Another movement being fOstered,
under the auspices of the Convention
and which is gaining strength rapid
ly, is the Laymen's Movement. The
Hon. VIM. Harrison, that stalwart,
princely lawyer of Oklahoma, the
Attorney for the National Baptist
Convention, is president of this move
ment. Mr.. C. 7. Hume of Nashville,
Tenn, Hon. Mr.. Curry of Vicksburg,
Miss, and Hon. B. j. Davis of Allan
in its operation. Already a number
of certificates of membership have
been sent out to various local Or
CARNATIONS and they will bring up
contribution to help foster the won
derful work of Education. A glori-
Gus and harmonious meeting is to be
held for the glory of God and for
the benefit of the great Baptist de-
nomination. The meeting will be
pregnant with religious fervor and
that splendid spirit of the FATHER
HOOD OF GOD AND THE BROTH
ERHOOD OF MAN.
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was indeed inspiring and encouraging.
1t showed that in spite of great deal
of race rioting that there was still
in the South friends of the Negro who
were willing and ready to encourage
him in his effort in business, educa-
tional and financial progress.
The eighteenth annual session OF
the National Negro Business League
wound up in a blaze of glory by a
banquet and reception rendered the
delegates and representatives by the
local committee at the Armory Hall,
and Market streets. The splendid
addresses the melOdious strains of
the orchestra together with the
gorgeous gowns worn by the ladies'
has never been surpassed in the his
tory of the League and Chattanooga
acquitted herself nobly in the recep-
ton and entertainment of this
splendid meeting. Tennessee can
we'll feel proud of this historic city
known throughput the length and
breadth of the U. s., as the DYNAMO
OF DIXIE"
Anothed splendid feature of the
Chattanooga session of the Business
League was the souvenir and musical
program gotten out by the Publicity
Bureau of Nashville, Tenn, of which
Mr.. ]. Blaine Boyd is president, and
printed by the National Baptist Pub
fishing Board This program was by
far, the most beautiful the most ella
borate in the history Of the National
Negro Business League. 1t is beau
tiful three color patriotic design made
up in envelope effect and was so ar
ranged that it can be mailed out
without the use of an envelope. The
frontest piece was drapery of Old
Glory with Geo. Washingtons picture
in the center, Booker T. Washing
tons picture on one side, Hon j. G.
Napier on the other side. 1t showed
splendid views of Mr.. Washington,
pictures of the presidents of the af-
filiating organizations, members of
the local committee, historic scenes
in and around Chattanooga as we'll as
carrying number Of old Jubilee Melo-
dies. This program was pronounced
by every one who has seen it, the
finest ever gotten out and Mr.. Boyd
is to be complimented for this splen.
did work. The meeting of the Ma
tional Negro Business League at
Chattanooga will long be remembered.
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tertainment Of the delegates and visi-
tors. The Hon. ]. c. Napier, serving
his first year as president of this Or
ganization made profound and last
ing impression upon the delegates in
the delivery of his address, it was
indeed a splendid document. 1t
showed that he had given thought and
consideration to the many problems
that confront our people. 1t was in
deed a privilege and pleasure as we'll
as an honor, to be present and hear
this magnificent address. The meet
ing was a tremendous success in every
sense of thewOrd all the affiliated or
CARNATIONS being we'll represented A
number of the representatives came up
to the meeting driving through the
country in their own automobiles. A
number came in special coaches,
special trains came in all during the
day of the 14th. The Nashville dele
cation attended the League in special
sleepers which be-speak much for the
esteem in which the Tennesseans hold
their fellow-townsman who is honor
ed with the distinction of being presi-
dent of this great organization.
Throughout the meeting the spirit of
Booker T. Washington, founder and
life long president of the league was
manifested, every representative pres
ent showed by action and spirit, that
they are all keeping alive, the work
begun by this splendid and noble
character. On the opening day, the
Hon. Thos c. Rye, Gov, of Tennessee,
welcomed the Business League to
Chattanooga on behalf of the famous
old Volunteer State. On introducing
Gov. Rye, the Hon. j. c. Napier called
to mind the fact that tits a rare priv.
lege and pleasure as well as an honor
for which we are profoundly grateful
to have a real live Mayor and a real
live Governor to be with us in per-
son and not by proxy, for the purpose
of welcoming the delegates to the 18th
annual convention fthe National Ne
gro Business League on behalf of the
progressive city of Chattanooga and
the great state of Tennessee. He said
in part, 81 know that in Governor
Tom G. Rye, the Negroes of this state
have a friend He stated that he
had gone to him on more than one
occasio nand he always found him
ready and willing to lend helping
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24

the state of Tennessee, this great
Negro convention, which shows that
irrespective of political party affilia-
ton, there were white men friends
of the Negro who were willing to do
what they could to encourage him in
his efforts. On being introduced
Gov. Rye made a splendid address,
saying that he was deeply and pro-
foundly grateful for the compliments
paid him by the different representa-
tives of our race, and that since he
was Governor of Tennessee he would
be Governor of all the people regard
less of race, creed or other utilization,
and when he could not do this, he
would step down and out and go back
to private life He said he appreciat-
ed the opportunity to be present and
welcome the National Negro Business
League to Chattanooga, on behalf Of
the great Volunteer State. He con-
graduated the colOred citizens for
their splendid effort and progress, and
advised the young men of the race
that if they were looking for fertile
field for investment for their bust
ness capitol and professional skill
and were they imbued with the idea
of discovering lost paradise, that
he would serve notice on them here
and now, that he would be doomed to
utter despair and absolute failure did
his foot steps lead not to Dixie.
daughter and applause) Gov. Rye
said in particular, we are all Ameri-
can citizens NOW. prolonged ap-
plause) We are all fighting under the
same flag He went on emphasizing
some of the principals and duties of
American citizens. He especially re-
ferred to the colored mans duty in
the National and international cris-
es. He spoke of the American Ne
groes' loyalty to the flag, saying
that our National rights had been as
sailed and our National dignity ig-
nored. We have been compelled to I'M
furl our undefeated flag on foreign
soil and we are determined to de-
fend and support it by American SOL
diers white and black. (Hearty and
prolonged applause.)
He paid glowing tribute to Com
pany G, a company of Negro troops
organized in the state of Tennessee.
He made special mention and compli-
mented them in the very highest
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24
DIR. G. W. WOODBEY PRESENT AND
CDNAI[C

DR.. G. W. WOODBEY PRESENT AND
SPEAKS.
DR.. G. w. Woodbey, of San Diego,
Cal, who is now visiting in Tennessee
was present at hte session of the Stone
River Association and was live wire.
DR.. G. W. Woodbey was heard We'd
nesday evening by an appreciative
audience. He is a splendid example
of what one can acquire in the literary
attainment. After having finished
school when he left the 3rd grade.
We feel he rightfully earned the title
the "Silvertongue Orator of the West"
DR.. A. G. Kenon and the good people
of the First Baptist Church deserve
much credit for the way they managed
and took care of the large body of dele
gates that attended the Association.
Every member to the man seem to
fall in line and help shoulder the
responsibility. That speaks we'll for
the pastor, that speaks we'll for. the
membership and friends of the First
Baptist Church. We feel too much
praise and congratulation can not be
given these good people.
Then again we have never seen a
more intelligent and orderly audience
as we'll as body of delegates in the
history of any Association. Truly we
can say the Lord is in this place.
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24

for the development and betterment
of the Negro Baptist brethren
throughout the length and breadth
of these United States Already 1t
has been learned that number OF
the state delegations are coming up
to Atlanta in special trains. Letters
received, telling us that Tennessee,
Arkansas, Kentucky, Texas, Louisi-
ana, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama and
Oklahoma, have all mapped out their
official route, and will be Joined at
the various functions by delegates
from different sections and various
cities. The meeting at Atlanta will
be exceptionally well attended from
the fact that a great Educational
rally is being pushed for the recently
purchased Theological and Training
Seminary which was purchased by
the Educational Board at Nashville,
Tennessee The Baptists of the Unit
ed States have longed for and waited
for this day, for twenty years. This
magnificent institution which was
formerly Boscobel College, is one of
the best sites in the South. 1t has
more than twenty acres with three
magnificent brick buildings, a steam
heating plant valued at five thousand
dollars, and the great Baptist hosts
are coming up to Atlanta to bring
their contributions and see to 1t that
this Institution will not suffer for
lack of financial support. While it
is true we had for number Of years,
an Educational Board supposed to
have been raising funds for the pur-
pose of building this Institution,
nothing substantial was ever accom-
plished During the split in Chica-
60 in 1915, new Secretary was
elected to take the place held for a
number of years by ev. S. e. Griggs
of Memphis, Ten. 1t was after the
separation that the Educational work
took on new life, and after two years,
they have made this magnificent start
by purchasing this property and they
are now appealing to the great host
of Baptists to bring up to Atlanta,
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24

The thirty-seventh annual session
of the National Baptist Convention
unincorporated will meet in Atlanta,
Ca, September sill. AS the time
of the meeting draws near, letters
and cards are pouring in asking for
homes for the delegates. The local
committee in Atlanta, Is making
splendid preparations for the recep-
ton and entertainment Of this meet
ing, which will be the largest Atlanta
has ever had the privilege of enter
tanning All indications point to the
fact that this, the thirty-seventh an
nual session of the National Baptist
/ Convention, will be the most enthusi-
astic, the most harmonious that the
convention has had for number OF
years. A revival of interest is being
manifested and the work which has
been done will be brought up to At
lanta, and each Secretary OF the vari-
GUS Boards will be called upon to
give an account of his stewardship
The Boards have been working and
bringing things to pass. The Home
Mission Board, Foreign Mission
Board, Benefit Board, EducationaI
Board and the National Baptist Pub
fishing Board, have al worked anc
labored hard in their various fields
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-08-24

handled by the enterprising and
thrifty local committee. Camp Jack
son as well as the Supreme Lodge and
Court Of Calanthe headquarters, have
ideal situation. Every comfort for
the visiting delegation is amply cared
for. Nothing seems to be lacking
in the preparation for this large and
enthusiastical meeting. The citizens
of st. Louis, have welcomed the visi-
tors with open arms. They have
thrown open their doors, giving them
cordial welcome. Everywhere de-
cOrations and Pythian signs bedeck
the beautiful store houses as well as
number of the most imposing resi-
dences. The citizens seem to be work
ing as one unit, with the one effort
and purpose in view, and that is every
visitor, representative or delegate
must leave the city with the impress
sion that every possible arrangement
was made for their enjoyment and
comfort. 1t is indeed remarkable to
not the amount of enthusiasm and in
terest being manifested by the loyal
Knights all over the United States,
foreign countries and islands of the
sea, in this meeting. Pythian special
trains were run from various cities,
and in particular, those states that
lit in close proximity of the metropo-
lis Of Missouri. We would not feel
safe here in making an estimate of
the number of delegates, representa-
tives and visitors present at this ses-
sion. Every train and every road is
bringing in its quota, and by the time
of going to press, we have no way of
ascertaining the exact number of WISH
tors present.
Tennessee. as usual, is do
ing herself proud in attendance at
this meeting, and Tenneasseans are
playing quite conspicuous part in
the meeting. DR.. ]. P. Crawford,
Grand Chancellor of Tennessee, is a
member of the finance committee and
came to the city a number of days
ahead of his delegation, in order that
the work of auditing etc., might be
well under way. The Uniform Rank
Of the various cities are encamping