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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-08-16

Dear Miss Grey: For some
time l have kept company
with girl whom l feel sure
likes me. She never invites
me to see her, tho she always
grants me permission to call
when l ask. Shouldn't she
ask me once in a while?
WALT.
A.-The fact that she allows
you to call when you wish shows
that she finds your company agree
able. Therefore the matter of
which one does the inviting is of
no consequence. However, 1t is q
rule Of politeness to give the
woman the choice of accepting or
refusing invitations.
Give been told that the
little white sprouts found in
chop suey are bamboo
sprouts. Do they come from
the same bamboo plants from
which fish poles and furni-
ture are made?
MAPLE.
Ayes. In oriental countries
the tender shoots Of the bamboo
are cut off and served on the ia
BILE like asparagus. They are alsc
sailed and eaten with rice, pre-
pared in the form of pickles, or
candied and preserved in sugar.
As the plant grows older a fluid
called tabaxir is secreted I'm the
hollow Joints, which is valued by
people in the far east as medi-
cine.
Dear Miss Grey. Please
tell US IL at any time there
have been two Ty Cobbs in
professional baseball. II so,
were they related2
BASEBALL BUG.
A.-Ty Cobb has a brother
PanI who played several
years with Lincoln i'm the Western
league, but couldn't make good i'm
fast company. Nearly every league
has its Ty Cobbs, figuratively
Benny Kauff was hail.
ed as the Ty Cobb of the Federal
league, but Tyrus Raymond Of De-
troit Ii the real Ty Cobb.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14
DUNDEE IN THE WAY
OF LEONARD'S CLAIM
Wants Latter to Fight Twenty
Rounds for American Title.

Johnny Dundee takes exception to
Benny Leonard claiming the American
lightweight title. According to Dun
dee's manager, DominiclI Tortorich OF
New Orleans has offered TO stage an
elimination tournament ard to donate
a belt to the winner. Dundee says
that twenty rounds are the only real
test and points out that Leonard has
never travelled the long distance.
There is little chance u twenty
round battle between this pair, for the
very good reason that New Orleans
is a flivver as a boxing center. The
men can get more money for boxing
ten rounds in New York than twenty
in the Crescent city. However, 1t is q
fact that Leonard has yet to gain
decisive advantage over Dundee.
They have met three times and on
each occasion opinion was divided as
to the winner. Leonard's record is
far superior to that OF Dundee, yet for
some reason or other ths former
never makes much Roadway when OPP
posed to the bounding Italian An
other match between them Is In
order.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14
CLEVELAND HAS USHER
WHO BEATS 'EM ALL
Is a Model in Dress as Well as in
Work

DETROIT. May 14.-He ushers in
Cleveland. He is a model usher in
more ways than one. II the ushers al
Georgia avenue ever saw him at work
they'd tafn green with envy.
In the first place, Cleveland's model
usher sports no uniform with ugly
visored cap. Nothing like that. On
the other hand. he wears the latest
thing in pinck-back. pebble-dashed
overcoats, surmounted by a jaunty
Scotch cap. His very appearance is
remarkab le.
And when he digs out toward the
extremity OF the upper stand in search
of a wild foul ball, he shows all the
speed OF Ted Meredith. with all the
waving coattsils Of John Gilpin. No
rat terrier seeking his prey in a hole
near the chimney outdoes him in te-
nacity, once he starts on the trail Of
that lost foul ball. He stay till he
gets II, that's all.
4 tinge OF romance is attached to
this model usher. II adds TO his gem
eral attractivenCss. II makes him
popular with the ladies' who seek the
upper heights from which TO view the
Indians in action.
This model usher OF the pinch back
pebble-dashe dovercOat with the wav-
ing tails, according to the rumor, is
"a scion Of wealthy family" Now.
TO be real scion means something
in these days OF falling thrones and
things. But to be a real "-ciou" chas-
ing foul balls and ushering dainty
damsels TO their seats tTarfscends even
that
So far as known. Washington does
not possess his like.
All, how cruel is fate!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14
C0MISKEYS IDEA
Believes Plain Horse Sense Games
Fundamental Need.

One could hardly guess what Charles
A. Comiskey considers the fundamental
OF successful baseball.
1t Is Just horse sense, and he gives
this one instruction to every manager
who works for him.
The rule is never to allow a bag to be
uncovered. This includes home plate
Here Is Commy's logic:
When the ball is hit there is no
reason for a bag to be left vacant
longer than momentarily. II one Of the
basemen is fielding a ball or relaying
a throw there Is a pitcher and a short
stop to cover the bag. The men should
not be elsewhere. because a baserunner
Is not going to cross the inheld or run
into the outfield. He Is going from base
to base consecutIvely by the shortest
possible route. When those corners are
constantly guarded the chances for put
outs are increased. Faithful observance
OF this rule will almost keep a poor
club In the first division"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14
SCRIBE COULDN'T FOOL
This BASEBALL ROOKIE
Wouldn't Believe That Ships Go Up
Niagara Falls.

DETROIT. May 14.-They will dc
ask foolish questions, so foolish that
one marvels at the ingenuousness OF
professional ball players. II happen
ed in Cleveland last week, and went
something like this, the cast OF char
acters consisting of Obliging Scribe
and Rookie Player.
Rookie PIayer-Let's take a walk.
Obliging Scribe-All right, let's go,
After ten minutes they arrived a:
the wharf OF the c. & d. steamers.
Rookie Player-Gosh. didn't know
they had such big ships way out here
in the middle OF the country. Where
do they get EN-?
ObliginE Scribe-Oh, they build
most OF them on the lakes. Some arc
on the ocean.
q. SIT Is.
II P-Isn't Maine up beyond Bos-
ton where the Red SoN. trimmed US
the other day?
q. SIT IL.
II. P-Then how do they get such
big ships out here in the West?
o. Sup the st. Lawrence river,
of course, and then into the Great
Lakes. It's easy enough.
r. P-Huh. yuh can't fool me.
o. Sim not trying To.
II. P.-You're not? Then how in
the world. will YOU tell me. how theS
get them big ships up Niagara Falls?
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14

Tener's offices here on Saturday. the
club owners unanimously voted to
operate 1918 schedule. In spite OF the
war.
Hope A. L. WIN Fellow.
Hope also was expressed that Frssi-
dent B. Johnson and the American
League would adopt similar policy.
Mr. Johnson recently stated that II
Uncle Sam should draft many Of the
American League players Il might be
necessary to close the ball parks next
year. But President Tensr and the
National League men. after discussing
Mr.. Johnson's interview on Saturday.
adopted the above resolution. At the
same time mapping out plans for the
future.
WOuId sAorten seheduIs.
Having lived for . period % forty
one years, the National League, ac-
eording to the club owners. must be
perpetuated- II the war decreases
public interest next season and the
clubs in Governor Tener's circuit lose
some Of their best men. hear that
the National League will adopt =
schedule OF 40 or perhaps 152 games.
and Will shorten the terms OF the
players contracts to nve months or
less.
Salaries also will be greatly re-
duced IN order to make ends meet, the
club owners believing that the play
ers, rsalizinE that the game must be
kept alive, win readily accept cutL
tcODy't. Isr7. By Sun Printing ana Pub. cO.)
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14
MILAN SUFFERS ATTACK
OF ACUTE INDIGESTION
Is Slight, However Shanks May
Play Today.

DETROIT. Mich, May M-zeb Milan
the Grifmen's veteran outfelder. was a
victim Of a light attack OF acute indi,
gestion before leaving Cleveland last
night. and for a time 1t was doubtful
whether he would accompany the team
here He recovered sufficiently TO make
the trip. however. though ShankS may
replace him today unless more improve
ment is seen in his condition.
According to President E. E. Pierson,
Of the Bloomington Three-Eye LesEuers,
there will be a big celebration when the
Old Fox and his players arrive there a
week from tomorrow. Automobiles will
meet the Griffs at the station. and fol-
lowing the game a banquet will be ten
dered Manager Griffith.
1t has been twenty-six years since this
Old Fox has seen his native town and
should ny around when
he Is called upon to address the guests.
Griffith today began preparing his
speech for the occasion May p IL an
open day in the American League. The
Griffmen will be on their way from St
Louis TO Chicago.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14
CENTRAL vs.. TECHNICAL
IN SWIMMING WEDNESDAY
Manual Trainers to Oppose Mt.
Pleasant Lads in Pool.

Central and Tech swimmers will
meet in the Central pool Wednesday
in a dual engagement. The events
have been selected by Coach F. J.
Drummer, of the Central team.
Technical is new at the game, but
will present several hrst-class swim
mers headed by Campbell. Central
is expecting to take the meet on ac-
count OF greater experience. The
Central swimmers will probably meet
a team from Western later in the sea-
son.
Each high school is expecting to
send twenty swimmers to Coach
Drummer for development during the
summer. More than 100 boys have
been enrolled at the various schools.
The meet is in preparation for the
annual interscholastic championships
set for June at the Municipal Pool.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14
THIRD BOY GOLF STAR
Boosted BY ATLANTA
Tommy Prescott Should Surpass
Jones and Adair.

Atlanta has. come to the front in
golf in recent years, mainly through
the development OF several young
stars, who have caused older and moro
experienced golfers OF national and
even international fame more trouble
than they bargained for when they
tackled the fne courses at Atlanta at
the East Lave and Druid Hill Clubs.
Everyone knows OF the remarkable
records OF Perry Adair and Bobby
Jones, but there Is a seventeen-year-
old golfer here whose future will be
more brilliant than that OF either of
these, IL he cares to make the most
OF his golf. He IL Tommy Prescott.
While these other Atlanta young
sters. who have won places in the
golf hall OF fame have been playing
golf since they could carry a club
around, Prescott did not take the
game seriously until about q year
ago. He had formerly played base
ball and football, which accounts for
his superb athletic build.
On the links Prescott Is the acme
of GOODNESS. nothing bothers him. He
meets good and bad breaks with the
same stoicism. He never loses his
temper and plays his best golf under
the greatest mental strains. His op-
ponent's game has no effect on him.
To the casual observer Prescott
seems to play carelessly, but the rea-
son for this is that his Judgment Of
distance and OF conditions Is so re-
markable that he gets away with his
strokes before the average golfer
would have finished his preliminary
size-up.
Golfers in the future must reckon
with Prescott. He Is a golfer OF the
NardOn and Ray type, much stronger
than Evans, Travers. and
most OF the other present-day golfers
OF prominence. He has the tempera-
ment to back up his strength and
seems to play intuitively.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14
jim SHAW HURLS WELL,
BUT BALK SPOLS ALL
Responsible for One Indian Tally
in 2-to-0 Loss.

DETROIT. May 14-Jim Shaw'z
balk in the third inning lost the final
game in Cleveland, for he made II
possible for the home team to score a
tally that would have been sufficient
to land the victory. AS Umpire Nc
Cormick later handed the Indians an
other tally, the final score was to o.
Joe Evans. subbing for Turner,
opened the third frame by shoying
one safety past Morgan. o'Neilrs
death advanced him to second. Shaw
then made a perfect baIk, starting his
motion to pitch and stopping to toss
to Crane, whose peg to Foster nailed
Evans.
Umpire Mccormick rightfully al
lowed Evans to remain at third, from
where he Tailed on CoveleskIe's drive
to right field. Shaw outpitched STAN
ley Coveleskie, but luck and Umpire
Mccormick were against him. He set
the Indians down with two infieId hits
and walked only one opponent. Cleve-
land had one man left on base.
The Grifmen collided with five hits,
three being real solid crashes. Three
walks were obtained and nine Griff-
men were left stranded on the paths
for want of timely blows.
Coveleskie was in trouble much of
the time. but held his enemies power
less when hits might have brought
tallies.
The box score:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14
MASONIC DUCKPN TILE
SAT STAKE TONIGHT
Stansbury and Lafayette Clash At
The Regal.

Lafayette and stsnsbury clash to
night In n match which viii give the
Masonic Duekpin League champion
ship to the first named or create q tie
for the title between the two.
stansbury must win every game to
tie the leading quint and . single win
for Lafayette would mean the pen
nant. Both are strong teams, and
some fine competition 10 In prospect.
In its last match the Lafayette com
bination established q record for the
league By rolling a game OF 600. La
fayette also holds the record for .
set with LII.
StansEury was close 10 being elimi-
mated from the pennant scrap SaIur-
day night when the King David team
was rolled Stansbury scored a slean
sweep, but won the ANAL game BY the
slim margin Of three pins. Anchor
Man Parry, OF King David. pulling .
spare In the final frame, but failing 70
get sufficient count to bring vie
tory.
Tonfght's match will be q Mt con-
elusion for one OF the most success
full season experienced by the Masonic
bowlers.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14
Players Frat Still In Existence
Leaders Planning New Movement, Says Villa.
National League to Operate in
1918 Despite War.

NEW YORK, May 1L-Positive In
formation to the effect that the play
ers' organization, which called q
strike for high salaries last winter.
still exists has been obtained by the
Evening Sun. While It Is true that
q majority OF the major league play
ers became disgusted when the strike
hzzled out. certain ringleaders have
met lately with the idea Of revivinE
concerted movement to embarrass
the club owners
These rinEleaders have discussed a
salary standard based on the ability
OF the players, which they are anxious
to force upon the maSnates. Quiet mis-
sionary work will be carried on In both
leagues, the idea being to bring back
into the organization the numerous
players who have stopped paying
dues.
Await War Result.
But II the war hurts baseball, an
told that there win be no strike until
after the big controversy comes to
an end. By that time the rinKleaders
believe that they will have solidifed
their organization and the players
viii be ready to take advantage Of
a return to prosperity. Meanwhile,
It n well to remember that the public
never will support another strike and
that the magnates soon may get rid
Of the trouble makers.
During the special meeting Of the
National League of Professional Base
Dali Clubs. At President John K
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14
ToMoRRows PIMLIco ENTRIES

First race-Maiden two-year-olds;
five furlonGs. Wyoming. ll2: Mary
Maud, 109: Onward. 112; aTell Ne. 1O9;
Cave Man, 1l2; Winsome Vera Ump),
liz; Beauteous. IO9; Frank Machine
(imp). l12; Heredity, ll2; aBravado,
liz. aParr entry.
Second race-The Potomac Steeple-
chase: four-year-olds and up; two
miles. Louvois. 142; Slumberer. IA:
Emerald Isle II (imp.). l47; Yarico,
147; Colonetta, 152; Dorcris. 144;
Brooks. 1856: Tomahawk III dmpD.
l44
Third race-SeIling; two-year-olds:
four furlongs. Lady Moore, 100:
Juniata III Nmp.), liz: aCorydon, liz:
Wetona, 100: Marmont. 1l2; African
Arrow Ump.), l12; aTreasure Trove,
100; Plancy dmpD, lie; Tickolette.
100: Tumble In. 100: Lord Herbert,
liz; Lady Small, lOi.
RWhitney entry.
Fourth race-wiu close at $50
p. m.
Fifth race-The Roland Park Sell
ing Handicap; four-yesr-olds and up
ward: one mile and sixty yards. Jem,
lis; Miss Kruter, l02; Fairy Legend.
o..
Sixth race-The Monumental Han.
dicap: three-year-olds and upward;
seven furlongs. Bayberry Candle,
l2s; Ca) All Smiles. 100: OBJ King
Neptune, lI3: Tea Csddy, lis; Runes.
IFS; (aD Christie, 1OT; FlittsrgoId,
Il3; Venitia, 1O5; Trial by Jury, 1924:
tb) Celtic, lI3; Madame Hermann, los;
Candle. los.
(a1 Zollicofer entry.
(b) Tyree entry.
Seventh race-Selling handicap: three
year-oids and up: one mile and sixty
yards. Ella Ryan. %; FL Orc, 100; In
fideI I'd. los shrapnel. 81; Chiffon King.
i02; Goodwood. 100; Perseus. 81: Edith
Baumann. IO2: Hands on IS; stalwart
Helen, e6.
Apprentice allowance claimed.
Weather clear; track fast
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14
CHACONAS IS BUSIEST
BOWLER IN TOURNEY
Rolls on Five leans; Goddard and
George on -Four.

Andy Goddard Is not the busiest
bowler in the District duckpin tour
nament, at the Grand Central. as an
nouneed short time ago. Nick Cha
conas Is.
Andy Is signed up with four teams.
Nick rolls with five. Taey ara she
Gandfls, Grand Centrals, King Solo
mon, Center Market CAFE, and Palm
Cafe.
Tommie George, who hasn't missed
tournament since the first District
affair was held. is on four teams,
the Palace Midnight. Lafayette. Pal
ace, and Palace Two-Man League.
Incidentally Tommie has never
failed to share in the prize money.
Leckie. a member OF the Lebanon
quint. has the best hard luck story to
tell Of anyone participating in the
tournament thus far. When his team
rolled last week. Leckie went along for
box after box without getting a mark.
just when it seemed TO him that no such
thing as spare existed. he got one.
And 1t was some spare-5. 6. and !. He
got count OF one. Nun said!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14
Griff and, Foil Both Fooled
On Moeller and Boehling For Smith
and Leonard Swap.

DETROIT, May Lice FOhl and
Clark Griffith are laughing at each
other these days. Lee grins because he
put one over on the Old Fox" Clark
Erins because he put one over on
FohI." So they're both happy.
"Why is Leonard not playing?" was
the first thing the Indians manager
asked when the Griffmen landed in
Cleveland last week.
He wasn't hitting much" was the
cordial reply.
"Ha, ha, that was a good one on
Griff," came back Foil. Everybody
thought 1 was the sucker last sum-
mer when 1 traded Smith and Leon
ard for Boehling and Moeller. I'll
admit that Moeller was of small use
to me, and that Boehling is yet to
make himself solid on my team, but
what did Griff get that should swell
him?"
Don't you think Smith will do?"
Smith Ia All Right.
"oh, Smiths all right" replied the
Indians manager. Il hated to part
with him, and wouldn't have except
that 1 was stuck for an experienced
southpaw pitcher, but Leonard can't
NIT, never could and never will. That
was where Griff got stuck. Leonard
won't last out the season with Wash
ington, mark me-"
OF course, the scribe had to chat
with the Old Fox after listening to
Foil, and this is what he learned
IN q few brief words.
$50 Foil is Erinning, is he? Well.
Ike a grin coming TO me, too" said
Manager Griffith. 'In the first place,
Leonard may yet demonstrate him
self capable OF hitting major league
pitching. I haven't quit on him yet
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14
You Need Not Succumb To
That "All-Run Down" Feeling

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appetite and toninE up and giving re-
newed life and vigor to the whole
body. Go to your drugstore and get
bottle today and start early on the
important work OF putting your sys-
tenn In tiptop shape.
Write for free booklets and inter
estiuE literature to Swift Specific
Company. IS Swift Laboratory, At
lanta, Ga.-AdYL
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14
K. OF c. BOWLERS ROLL
IN TOURNAMENT TONIGHT
Six Teams Of Fraternity League
Scheduled.

Knights Of Columbus boSlers will
occupy the Grand Central alleys to-
night in the District duckpin tourna-
ment. Six teams Of this organization
win roll, in addition to q number Of
singles and doubles. The latter two
events. however. win be prsdominatsd
by members OF the other eircuitA
Among the stars listed for tonight
are HALEY, Krauss, Howser, Stanford.
Carroll. Lewis, Rider. Lltzau. Dunn.
and Robb in the Class A singles. and
wolstenholme and Welsh winners Of
the doubles event in the Baltimore
two-balI tournament. in the Class A
doubles
Following is the schedule:
Singles. 10 D. my-EdEArd HSwssr, class
A; z R Llt1Au. A. H r STANFORD. A: ".
p. Rider, A; Z. T. Lewis, A: J. B. Carroll
A: John Dunn, A; Major H. Robb. A.
471a,d. P H.F SSsS; slA.s n me
Genoas, B; Rssolutes. A: Hiscelianeous, b.
Doubles (hrst squad, 10 p m--Dr. w. A
Mess and NJ Grinin, class b: T. J. Mur-
laugh and J. NJ Mccarthy. B: J. B. Mccain
and L. E. Dolan, G: =. s. Aullin and =. @
Hall. c: y. n Mclaughlin and c. B. Moran.
B: 7. B. McNiclie and J. c. Howard, A:
Z. A r. LItzau and W. P. Rider, A: Ensr-
son and Williamson, B.
Doubles Csecond squad. 1855 p. ma L
LAnsdals and J. Z. Draley, class B. Carl n.
Betz and Georgs NJ Daddy, @; c. Wnggies
and J. N Daley, c; T. E. Phelps and C. J.
Butler, c; W. Osborn and W. L. swormstedt,
@; A H Urban and R. A Murdoch, A. J.
L. Dudley and d. N. MeLArsn. O; J. welsh
and II. @. Wolstenholme, A.
Singles (hrst squad, HIS p m.-o'Setl
CTreasury). class B; II. B. HALEY, A: H. =.
Krause. n: John Costello. G; Frank NJ Nc
Laughlin, B: Charles B. Moran, b; Carl n
BetI, B: George Daddy. @.
Singles lsecond squad. Il .. m.-Paui
Clark class b: Frank Price. B: Zeb Clark.
B; Chris Seyfarth, B: J. n. Denty, G:
George W. Piutch. G: G. II. GlsitsmAnn, .;
+. II. Brigham, 3.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1917-05-14

In the second. even Foil admits that
Smith is worth while.
But what did Cleveland get in
Moeller and BoehlinE? Moeller was
done with my team and failed so
disastrously in Cleveland that he has
retired from the game. That evens
up on Leonard, doesn't It?
Smith is playing good ball for me.
and will eventually play better. On
the other hand, what has Boehling
done? Why. Foil thought Boehling
wise enough this spring TO attend TO
his own conditioning at New Orleans.
He reasoned that Boehling's years in
the big league had taught him some
thing. and SO for three weeks paid no
attention to him, devoting all his
time to his other greener pitchers.
What happened? Instead OF pitch
ing and strengthening his arm, Boehl-
ing played in the outfeld, played leap
frog with the rockies, and hit fun
goes One day Foil thought he'd try
Boehling against an opponent in an
exhibition game, and discovered the
real condition of things. Did he hit
the ceiling? Well, according to my
information, he almost threw a Mt.
Failed With BoehIinE.
ON doesn't know as much ABOUT
Boehling as l do. ] tried to make him
a winning pitcher for two whole sea
sons and failed. Fohl has not had
him through one complete season yet.
Wait till he has, and see who got
stung in last summers trade. Hs, ha.
I have to laugh at Fohrs trying to
put one over on me. have to laugh,
1 have to taught"
There you are for the reasons for
two large, loud laughs-one belong
ing to Lee Foil, manager of the In
dams, and the other to Clark Griffith
manager of the Griffmen.