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Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1917-05-31

Regulations for registration June
under the selective draft act for
the national army have been delivered
to every county and city in the Unit
ed States. All male persons between
the ages OF 21 and 30, both inclusive,
will be required to register between
q. m, and 8 p. M, June s. Failure
is punishable by q years imprIson-
ment, without the alternative of a fine.
Here. in brief, are the points which
the secretary of war and the presi.
dent wish to have clearly fixed in the
minds Of the people.
All men are required to register
Who are 81 years old.
Whose 21st birthday comes before
June S.
Whose 21st birthday comes on June
8; excepting
Men now 81 years old.
Men whose 31st birthday comes be-
fore June 5.
A man who will become 81 years
old on June S.
Men in the regular army or navy Of
the United States, the marine corps,
and the officers reserve corps.
Members Of the National Guard and
naval militia actually in the service
Of the United States on June s.
Men in the enlisted reserve corps
actively in the service of the United
States on June 5.
Sickness, physical disability of any
kind or absence from home does not
excuse failure to register. National
guardsmen not mustered into the SER
vice before June must register.
A years Imprisonment is the penal
ty for making false statements,
whether about oneself or some other
person. Where the person registering
is subject to military law he will be
courtmartialed.
Failure to register Is punishable by
imprisonment, without the alternative
Of fine. Upon termination Of prison
sentence, the regulations prescribe i'm
mediate registration.
The registration In each county or
similar subdivision in any state and In
cities OF 10000 population or over
shall be made in the customary vot-
ing precincts thereof in the places
and in the manner ordinarily employ
ed in the registration of voters so far
as the same Is not inconsistent with
Isaid act afd theseA rules. and geeula-
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Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1917-05-31

q city board directing registration
within the city limits. Wardens OF
penitentiaries and other penal institu-
uons are charged with registration Of
the inmates of such institutions.
Places customarily used for voting
purposes in each precinct shall be
used. Hours for registration are
from Z a. m. to 9 p. m.
Though very positive In terms. the
regulations to effect registration for
the selective draft June S, are reason
able In their provisions, relative to ab-
sentees. The place of registration Is
the domiciliary precinct, but adequate
provision Is made for enforced alb
sence. The burden rests on each in
dividual between 81 and 80 years, in
elusive. to see that registration certi-
ficates are entered at his domiciliary
precinct on registration day. Absen-
tees may procure registration blanks
from the office of the county clerk Of
every county or the city clerk Of
cites Of 10000 population or more.
upon application by you, your
card will be made out by the clerk.
turned over to you and by you it must
be mailed in time to reach your domi-
cillary precinct by the day set for reg
istratiOn."
Eligibles, whose permanent homes
are in cities Of 10000 or more, may
direct the registration card in care
Of the mayor. A self addressed enve-
lope should be inclosed with the regis
tration card for the return of the reg
istration certificate. Failure to get
this certificate may cause serious en-.
barrassment.
Persons in training camps, schools
Or colleges or other institutions may
register under the above provisions
for absentees. However, for their
convenience, the county clerk or
clerks Of cities OF 10000 or more are
authorized to deputize q competent
persons to certify to the registration
cards of non-residents in such institu-
tions and to furnish a sufficient sup
ply Of cards to do so. 1t must be
must be made in sufficient length of
time before the date set by the presi.
dent for registration to enable such
student to mail the card. The burden
of registration in his own doruicil.
iary precinct is on every man; and
persons must see to it at their peril
that their registration cards are in the
hands Of the registrar Of their domi
cilary precinct at the time prescribed
in the presidents proclamation"
Persons who, on account OF sick
ness, are unable to present themselves
for registration on the day set by the
president, will cause some competent
person to apply to the county or city
clerk for a copy Of the card and FOL
authority to fill 1t out. If satisfied
that the case Is bone flide. the clert
will deputize the person applying fol
the card to make out the card. The
card will then be mailed by the sicl
person or delivered by his agent tc
the registrar Of the sick persons pre-
cinct. The sick person will inclost
. self addressed envelope for a regis
tration certificate
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1917-05-31

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Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1917-05-31
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Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1917-05-31
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Wannarnaker
Sons
Druggists
WE BUY OUR
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Chemicals
and all
Medicinal
Articles
only from manufacturers Of we'll
known reliability
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Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1917-05-31
REMEMBER FACTS
ABOUT DRAFT ACT
REGISTRATION Is REQUIRED OF
ALL Between THE sPEcI.
FLED AGES.
INDIVIDUAL IS RESPONSIBLE

Each Man 10 Hold Under Penalty For
Putting His Name on RoiIs.-RuIes
OF the Registration and Other Infor.
nation Every Man Should Know.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1917-05-31
Keep account Of your business. We
have a full line Of
Blank Books

tor Farmer, Merchant, Manufacturer
or the salaried man.
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1917-05-31
We have--the best quality
Paints

We can find. Can sell you a small
can to touch up a chair or to paint
your Dwelling. Store or Factory
Cheraw chronicle. [volume] (Cheraw, S.C.) 1896-2005, 1917-05-31
HOUSE PASSES FIRST OF
FOOD CONTROL BILLS.

Provides For Survey Of Food Supply,
Appropriates $14,77o,000.
Washington.-The Administrator
food survey bill, first of the food con.
troll measures. was passed by the
House Without e Eaford vote. Il ap-
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
1917 May See Three
More Veteran Ball
Tossers Quit Game

in a gam. at Cleveland. where he
he had played and managed teams
for years prior 10 going 10 the
Athletes. He did not finish the
season on account OF an injury In
that game.
Rucker and Wallace finished out
the season.
Three OF the old timers arc left
Wagner came 10 the big leagues In
1895. the same year Wallace Joined
the old Cleveland Nationals. Craw-
ford bobbed up Mt Cincinnati In
1900. the same year Matty Joined
the Giants and Eddie Plank broke
into select company the next year.
Crawford. whose legs made him
an uncertain proposition In 1915.
was releaated to pinch hitting last
year and reports from Pittsbure
Indicate Wagner will be removed
from the short field 10 first base
In 1917.
Plank pitched wonderful ball in
1916 considering his age and term
OF service. but has declared he will
retire rather than serve another
year with the Browns. As n suit
able trade has not yet been ar.
ranged II may be Plank will not
appear on an American league dia.
mond In 1917.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
100 Miles Hour in
Ice Boat, Plans of
Sporfsn,en in East

leo boating ut 80 or 20 miles
an hour is not fast enough for
New York sportsmen. and u new
motor propelled iceboat Is being
built for Pierre A. Proai. New
York sportsman and amateur
golfer. which. II il believed. will
develop speed OF 100 miles an
hour or more.
Tho boat IL to be equipped
with a two-cylinder aviation mo-
tor. developing ~ horse-p power.
which will turn an aeropiane pro-
peilcr six feet In diameter at the
rate OF 1000 revolutions a min
ute Tho frame OF the boat ~ to
be OF similar construction TO an
ordinary iceboat, but n will b.
equipped with an automobile
steering wheel attached to the
front runner. 10 prevent skid.
ding
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
EVANCE tlSTiC
MEETING

The Wisconsin boxing commits
slon has had many surprises since
its establishment, but perhaps none
so great az when II received a re-
guest from a minister OF the gospel
10 grant him a permit for a fight
club.
The club. when started tthe box
ing commission has issued the per
miD Will perhaps be the most
unique In the world. The club
rooms will be church gymnasium
In Rhlnelander. Wis. and the box
crs and spectators will be Sunday
school boys.
The preacher In question 10
Rev. Fred Wedge, formerly
"kld" Wedge. lightweight
champion Of RhInelsnder, and
outside the ring one Of the
best rough-and.tumble fighters
OF northern Wisconsin.
Before beginning his career as a
minister. Wedge could don the
gloves and go into the ring, but
seemed TO prefer a street fight
As a fighter OF the devil. he is
an tenacious AS he ever was In the
squared circle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
LIME UP WITH
Z;STRTKE THREATS
AGAIN BEING HEARD

that Speakers nose was sore and
said he would have to stay In Hos.
ton To have IL treated. But he
said: Il am with the boys. | feel
sure We will win. WIN stop over
on my way home"
New York players were oonspic.
uous by their absence. There were
only two players present from the
brooklyn club. Those who attend
cd were.
George Burns. Detroit: Gus Gets.
Brooklyn. Larry Gardner. boston;
Jimmy Archer, Chicago; Otto Mil.
Ter. Brooklyn. Tom Clarke. Gin.
olnnati. Al Carlstrom. Toronto:
Grover Hartley, 81. Louis; Frank
MoDermott. Montreal. John Hen.
~. WASHINGTON: Chas. jameson.
Washington. George Burns. New
York; John Miller. St Louis:
George Chalmers, Philadelphia.
Jack Dalton. Newark: Eddie Burns.
Detroit: Bert Daniels. Louisville.
John Enzmann. Newark. Ed Reul-
bach. Boston: Al schact. Newark.
BIN Fisher. Chicago
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
Fred Mitchell to Keep Cubs
Straight With Honor System

CHICAGO. Jan. 26.-Fred
Mitchell is TO put the honor
system IN force In Chicago.
Ball players are not TO be
told what they shalt or shall
not do, but will be expected TO
keep themselves In condition.
The honor system usually
works out with ball players.
Most are intelligent enough TO
know their salaries depend
upon keeping In condition. and
u is seldom necessary to put
guard over them 20 keep
them In bed at night and away
from the influences which
make them useless on the field
next day.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
BY EDWARD HILL
T T being no secret. we might
l as well tip our hand.

II being no secret, we might
i as well tip our hand.
Every fight OF the five TO
he staged tonight in Dream
VI by the Moosers, is to end
ia K. o. Surest thing y'know.
During the past week every
one OF the 10 boys at some
time or another has found an
opportunity to whisper in our
ear:
Nothing 10 it. I'll win with
the good old k. o. punch
All OF them didn't use the
same expression. but they
were all in the same vein.
From this bit OF advance
dope. it appears that all five
oi the tangles are due 10 end
as did the now widely-famed
Maloney-Cascy encounter OF
a few dates back. Ii will be
recalled that both OF these
boys were out when the final
bell tolled.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
Came Long Way to
Box Feather King

Charley Simpson. the Australian
who went from San
Francisco TO New York to get
matches, has been promised go
within the near future with Johnny
Kilbane. Simpson came all the way
from Australia In the hope Of get
ting the chance to meet the feather
weight champion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
Adams Would Match
"Muff" and Pinkie

George Adams. matchmaker OF
the Elks club. has announced that
an effort will be made TO match
"Mufr' Bronson. Northwest light
weight champion OF Portland. and
Eddie Pinkman for a bout at that
club on Feb. II.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
Padded Mttens Will Tonight When Baters Get Busy Dream
PLAYERS
Getting to Be Too
CHUNKY

CHICAGO, Jan. 26.-Lolly
pop stuff has drained diamond
dramas OF blood and thunder,
and David Fultz'a frat chariot
10 fast being deserted by minor
league players who want some
more real baseball again. so
aayeth President T. J. Hickey.
tho Ban johnson Of the Amer
lean association.
There's too much OF this
Damon and pythias stuff on
the ball field" Hickey said.
"Old fashioned rivalry is forgot
ten: players throw their arm'
around each others necks. insteaf
OF watching their chance 10 pu
one over.
II want 10 see teams 20 ate
each other with hammer and tong
to win; see blood In their eyer
when they come on the field; SEE
them at daggers' points from frs
TO last. instead OF taking n out OF
the jumps
This frat business has made bal
players too roomey-matey.'
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26

Connie Mack had perfect
honor system with his world
champions.
Mack didn't ride his men, nor
did he have them watched.
But they knew he would not
tolerate dissipation. and tina,
he was shrewd enough TO reeos.
nixe the day after" symptoms
Immediately. Several OF that
famous outfit had never used
liquor, and did not have 20 be
warned--tho others respected
the confidence Mack placed In
them.
The honor system should
work we'll with the Cubs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
COMPARES TELEGRAPH
SERVICE IN SPEECH

Charles r. Newsom of San Fran.
cisco, division commercial agent
Of the Western Union, in an ad-
dress TO members OF the Rotary
club Wednesday at the Washington
Annex, compared the present day
telegraph with that OF the first days
OF telegraphy.
Today said Newsom, the West
ern Union has over 100000 miles
Of wire, 10000 miles OF poles. 2G,-
900 offices and employs 10000 peo-
pie. They have 26,000 miles OF cable
lines, which connect with approx
mately 100000 miles OF cables en-
clrcllng the globe. The rate for 10
words from coast 10 coast up to
1866 was $3.50. The present rate
for 10 words ia 800.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
py n. c. HAMILTON

United Press staff Correspondent
NEW YORK. Jan. 26.-Trls
Speaker, Al Demaree and at
least 80 other baseball players
ranging In station from the
Boston Red Sos and tho
Brooklyn Dodgers to American
association and American
league clubs. are today firm In
their decision 20 stand by Dav-
Id l.. Ful,r and his strike OF
ball players until the figurat-
i've cows wander homeward.
The 30 gathered last nlght In
New York 20 hear Fnltz speak. and
were surprised by two kilograms
one from iris Speaker yowing al
logiance to the fraternity. and the
ether from Al. Domarec announc-
Ing that Al never had said he
would not strike and inviting Faltx
to make that statement just as
strong as he pleased
Speaker Starts II
Speakers telegram was the
bombshell. IL mentioned tho fact
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
Frank Clahe Will
Instruct at Elks

Frank Glahe, the crack Spokane
wrestler. will be in Seattle shortly
to have charge OF the wrestling
classes now being formed at the
Elks club. Clahe is one OF the best
mat men in this part OF the coun-
try.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
BY PAUL PuRMAN

Tho baseball season Of 1915
saw the passing OF five Of the
games greatest starsl
VIII 1917 herald the pass
ina Of three other veterans
who have endeared themselves
TO followers Of the game7
In 1916 Mathewson. Miner
Brown. Nap Buokcr. Larry LaIoie
and Rhody Wallace hung up their
never again To don them
In the big leagues.
And aA 1917 opens the shadow of
time rests gloomily on Honus
Wagner. Eddie Plank and Sam
Crawford. three giants OF tho game
OF giants.
No year in baseball history saw
tho retirement OF so many idols as
did 1916.
u was fIt and dramatic
finale 20 two dramatic careers
that Christy Mathe~son ard
his most formidable rival.
Miner Brown, the three fin
eered wizard Of the old Cubs.
should have closed their
major league baseball playing
days In a pitching duel.
Iajoie closed his big league days
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
Reuther Holds Out
on Windy City Cubs

Walter c'Dutch") Reuther, left.
handler. drafted from Spokane by
the Chicago Cubs. is n holdout.
Reuther received his Cub con-
tract and the amount OF money
named therein was far below the
sum that Dutch" considers com.
mcnsurate with his ability as n
hurler and all-around player.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
Fred Clarke Has
Bundle of Chink

Fred Clarke, former manager OF
the Pittsburg ball club. Is said TO
be the richest ex-ballplayer in the
world. An oil company recently
bored into a gusher on his ranch
and Clarke Is said to be worth one
million simoleons now. This puts
him above Comiskey and Hanlon as
a capitalist.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
"Dode" Paskert Sore
on Philly Outfit

''Dodc" Paskert says he stuck
with the Phillies when the Feds
were offering him big money to
Jump. and now the Philadelphia
magnates will not reward him. lie
has refused 10 sign his contract.
but will report In the spring. pend.
Ing an adjustment of his case.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
Jordon Keeps Title
as Billiard Champ

Charles Jordon Is still Northwest
three-cushion billiard champ. Aft
er dropping the first block OF his
match with Walter Johnson he
came back and chalked up two vic.
tories. The final score was $50 to
1877 In II innings.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
Jack Britton Wins
From St. Paul Boxer

ST. PAUL. Jan. 2e.-Jack Brit.
ton. claimant OF tho welterweight
title. won a close victory over Mike
ODowd here last night. Bri,ton
had O'Dowd Eroggy In the last
round. The other nine we're split
about $3.50.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
MARKET REPORT

Tho apud market Ia eating
stronger. tho potatoes have gone
nearly olt of sight. An unexpected
demand may force the market even
higher.
Butter In Portland Thursday went
up cents. The market here Is
firm. with n prevalence toward a
higher price.
There r. little or no demand upon
the cheese market. Eggs. after
their recent furry. are righting and
increased buying is the rule.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
Heated Ozone, That's
All Fight Talk Was

The gossips have Il that all the
talk made while back about Willie
Meehan boxing Sam Langford in
Portland was the bunk; that the
story was gotten up by Moose"
Taussig and friends as publicity
stunt to get Willie more prominent
ly before the public.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
WHO IS He?
We're Looking for the
Most Popular Sport in
Seattle; Help Us Hunt

~ UBE WALDEN continues 70
X hold forth In first place to-
~ day, sltho c. 3. PauIson Is
making an effort TO Gust him from
the coveted position.
Many new names have been add
ed TO the list, which will be printed
again In Mondays Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
Elks Ice Hockey
Crew Meets S. A. G.

A large turnout of Elks is ex-
pected to be on hand tonight at
the Arena when the Elks amateur
Ice hockey crew meets the s. A. c.
septet on the ice. The Auto club
and U. of w. squad are also sched-
uled to tangle.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
Brooklyn Prexy Is
Anxious for Trade

Charley Ebbets. who raised the
prices ~ Brooklyn in the world SER
les. thereby qualifying for the hold.
M league, would like TO trade Fred
Merkle. Pitcher Appleton and ollie
o'Mara to the Cardinals for Jack
Miller and Frank Snyder.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
FRANKIE BURNS IN VERY
GOOD TRIM FOR GO

Frankie Burns. the Oakland
lightweight ~ Frankie can still
make the lightweight limits I'm.
Adeniably In better shape for his
mix tonight with Eddie McIarney.
the battling coal tosser. than he
WAS for his encounter with Lloyd
A1Ba1hien.
= frankie has been doing some
good work getting himself in con
dition. and no doubt the tar VIII
have little better OF the poundage
argument in the ring this eve.
Burns has declared his intentions
OF making 1876 pounds for any
lightweight around these parts. He
Is also willing 10 make 1873 pounds
for a title match with "Muff' Bron-
son. the Portland boy. who holds
4 the y. ". lightweight champion
ship.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
Would Cut Mile Off
intercollegiate Race

NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-Plans
have been offered whereby the In
tercollegiate Rowing association
would shorten the distance of the
varsity boat races from four miles
to three. Several authorities will
be consulted before any definite
action Is taken.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
Country Hay and Grain
prices paid whoiesaier)
Evergreen A. c. Has
Basketball Mix On

The Evergreen A. c. will meet
the Bellevue basketball team.
champions of the East Side, at
Leschi pavilion tonight at O'Clock.
A fast and hard-fought game is ex-
pected.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
(DATTLING' BUNKER, the
* Rlugging gladiator or
IL fhnan maria la too well

4 4 n
Is slugging gladiator OF
these parts. Is too well
known TO need any Introduction
here.
In a way. Bat" is quite come
dian.
Recently Dan Salt told him that
he had received an offer for him
Bunker) 10 fight a boy in Vancou-
yer. The Canadian promoter offer
ed a purse OF five stone for Bunk
ers end. II Is equal to s25.
Salt told Bunker OF his chance.
How much do ! get?" was the
first question Bunker asked.
The purse Is five stone replied
Salt.
why should I fight for five stone
In Vancouver when can get $40 at
any show in Scatter" asked Bunk
er.
n,EALEY RAYMOND, the new
Tacoma manager, finds a lit
l. tie time. when not peddling
smokes at Slater's, on Pike St, to
peddle a few baseball yarns.
Here's one:
1T was two days before the open
ing OF the season. The manager
called the boys together and gave
them a lecture.
Lets work together better he
said. We need harmony on the
club
After the lecture a young bush
er who was not yet sure OF his place
hit II for the nearest bar.
"'Can you beat it?" he moaned.
I know this guy Harmony will get
my Job yet. Who is he, anyway"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
High School Squads
to Play Basketball

Two high school basketball games
are set for today. This afternoon
Broadway tackles Ballard on the
Ballard floor while tonight at S
o'clock Lincoln takes on Queen
Anne at the hill school.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
FRANKIE BURNS
N GOOD SHAPE
FOR M'LARNEY
ToNIoAr's CARD

TONtGAv'S CARD
frankie Burns VS.. Eddie Nc.
Lsrney.
Chef Nett vs.. Eddie pinkman.
joe harrahan vs.. George Ross.
Harry Richmond VS.. Der, Rid.
ley.
Harry Casey vs.. Nick Sugar.
Referees-Tommy Burns and
Chef Mcintyre.
First bout scheduled for $3.50
.. N.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-01-26
EDDIE pINkmAN HAS CREATED
LOT OF TALK, AS USUAL

As usual. Eddie Pinkman. talk
alive lightweight. has caused much
to be said about his fracas with
Chef Neff-and himself. Eddie IL
about the best little publicity
, stunt any promoter can have
around handy.
Eddie has been living on a veg
etarian diet for this fracas. or at
least claims he has. II he really
mas. II evidently has done some
good. for reports are to the effect
that the gabby gladiator is In the
finest condition imaginable.
During all the chatter. Neff. as
usual. has kept a back seat. Funny
thing about Chef. he prefers TO do
his fighting in the ring.