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The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01

number of years. McGraw Will take
many pitchers, both old and young, 10
Marlin Springs in March. Included IN
the list are Tesreau, Sallee, Benton,
Schupp, Anderson, Middleton. Smith,
Pie Way and Ritter.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01
Full of SXnnnafhN

HE'S your sisters fiance rich?
She-Oh, no. Every time mother
talks about the wedding father says
"poor mani"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01
Sport 'l TING
WORLD

Somebody is always taking the glee
out of existence.
All athletes are not real athletes.
Some of them are just lucky.
Fighters are the only ones who can
pose as fighters without fighting.
y
Fred Mitchell is going to release
about ten Cubs and get some players.
Automobiling is supposed to be sport,
but every motorcar owner knows diff
ferently.
The trouble with our amateur ath-
professionals.
There are SO trapshoodng Organiza-
tons on the lines of the Pennsylvania
Railroad company.
Golf matches are usually played in
two rounds. But this doesn't apply TO
the nineteenth hole.
The cross-country runners have
nothing on some of our well-knoWn
long-distance takers.
Judging by the demands or most
fighters, they cannot afford to fight De-
cause of the high cost of living.
Our best little woman golfers and
tennis players have it en- the men.
They are always able to keep IN
shape.
There will be five big league clubs
in the National league race this year.
And then there will be the Cards, Cubs
and Reds.
Instead of wasting time talking
about a third major league, the Ma
tional league ought to try to be
second one.
Some boxers seem to be afraid Of
overworking III they ngnt once a year,
and others consider a couple Of days
between fights long vacation.
An amateur is man who doesn't
capitalize his profession, says a re-
cent definition. Any Interpretation
that will suit your ends is permissible.
Christy Mathewson may not be Wild
-ly enthusiastic about Cincinnati ball
players, but he says that Cincy could
win a pennant every year in a checker
league.
In New Orleans they are hailing
Pete Herman as the bantamweight
champion. In st. Paul they have
crowned Johnny Ertle. Other cities
are yet to be heard from.
In some colleges the husky studies
all try to make the eleven, and in 9TH
ers, judging from results, the poor
victims are sentenced for their sins
to serve time on the football team.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01
Hard Work.

"Does nobody smoke in this familyf
Can't you give me a light?"
eyes, but Keep it dark"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01

DR.. Pierce's Pellets are best for liver,
bowels and stomach. One little Pellet for
laxative-three for cathartic.-Adv.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01

be retired advanced third
Upon reaching he had inspiration said inspiration
that followed He decided that while
the been
would slip by them and the winning
Following he under full and dashed by the
other
goody portion of crowd
suged What
was the proper the
finally forced to do?
Problem.
dashed the other and believed he had
perperaed awful "bone Just he
the preceding been legally retired
automatically retired himself to speak,
nning other when
the third and retired the side without
innings Such
crowd had suged field believing that the umpire
diamond action He called the
notice but they the the field AS result the
mne forfeited the visitors and then took the
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01
Be Fearless.

Fearless minds climb soonest into
crownS.-ShakeSpe
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01

But it's all right for deaf man to
tell his wife everything he hears.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01

In a game played last summer between two prom
inent SemiprofesSional clubs with the score a tie
in the NINTH one down and runners on second and
third, things began to happen. The catcher of the
visiting team noticed that the runner third was
taking a big lead each ball pitched. He de-
cided that an accurate snap throw ought to catch
him mapping. The play worked he had expected,
a pretty throw getting the on third flat
footed There being no chance for the runner to
get back to third he made dash for home. A
run-up then ensued, practically every player of the
team in the field Joining in the play to retire the
man who had been caught off third base.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01
$4,4S2.1S $4,4S2.1S

Net profit after paying for
farm and all cost Of opera
ton ......................$2,4 72.67
Advertisement
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01
BILLY EVANS SOLVES BASEBALL PROBLEMS
written Especially for This Paper American
League Umpire.)

the believes that
pulling something new causes trouble galore
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01

An amateur is a man who doesn't
capitalize his profession, says a re-
cent definition. Any Interpretation
that will suit your ends is permissible.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01

There will be five big league clubs
in the National league race this year.
And then there will be the Cards, Cubs
and Reds.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01

Some boxers seem to be afraid Of
overworking If they fight once a year,
and others consider a couple of days
between fights a long vacation.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01

Instead of wasting time talking
about a third major league, the Ma
tional league ought to try to be a
second one.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01

Christy Mathewson may not be Wild
.ly enthusiastic about Cincinnati ball
players, but he says that Cincy could
win a pennant every year in a checker
league.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01
ANXIOUS TO LEARN BASEBALL

The umpire called him safe.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01

Our best little woman golfers and
tennis players have it en- the men,
They are always able to keep IN
shape.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1917-03-01

In New Orleans they are hailinl
Pete Herman as the bantamweigh
champion. In st. Paul they hav'
crowned Johnny Ertle. Other citie
are yet to be heard from.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
Lincoln Wins
Basket Title
For Schools

Lincoln Park high school is
basketball champion Of the city.
The last victory to make the
championship complete came yes
terday afternoon when the Lincoln
Seconds defeated the Stadium Sec
onds, 20 to IA.
This gave the Lincoln team the
title, as 1t had already won a
game from Stadium. Lincoln had
previously won out for the first
team and midget team titles.
Yesterdays game was slow and
rough. Stadium played much
slower than the South Side boys
and was far less sure of the bas-
kets. Players: Lincoln - OILS
wang, Pollen, Whisner, Schwartz,
Iffert; Stadium-Stone, Lawrence,
Kirkwood, Merritt, Haskell.
Referee Pearne of Stadium was
of small stature and unwilling to
mix things. He overlooked many
fouls because of his desire to keep
out of the fray.
Ed Swarts of Lincoln made
made baskets with one hand. Joe
Whisner played a splendid game
at guard. Sachs entered the
game at center between halves and
was credit to the team.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20

A group of the greatest theat-
rical successes of two seasons will
come to the Tacoma theater dur
ing the next few weeks, according
to announcement by Manager
Herald. 1t happens that the rout-
ings of the companies on tour
bring several big Broadway sue
cesses to the Northwest at the
same time, so that Tacoma will re-
ceive in quick order number of
stage successes for which it has
been longing all season.
The theatrical furry begins Sat
urday, when THE Bird of Para
dise," Oliver Morosco's immense
success, makes it's fourth visit to
Tacoma, for a two-day engage
ment. This play becomes more
popular every year.
On the following Tuesday will
come THE Blue Paradise" a
musical play which ran full year
at the Casino, New York, during
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
.aloney and
Bishop Will
TanSle Again

Harry Bishop of South Tacoma
and Jimmy Maloney of Seattle
have been matched by Paul Steele
for the main event of Steele's
next smoker, to be held in the
Pacific avenue gymnasium Feb
ruary %.
These boys appeared at the last
Eagles smoker, and mixed things
to the complete enjoyment and
satisfaction of the crowd. They
are both plucky boxers with lots
of strength.
Four other good bouts will be
added to the bill.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
No, Jess Does
Not Ask Much

Omitted Press Leased wire.)
CHICAGO, Feb. 2O.--Jess
willard Is willing to meet
Fred Fulton, the Minnesota
aspirant, In a "no-decision"
championship battle for the
heavyweighr crown if-he
gets seven-eights of the earth
and a first mortgage on the
moon.
That the fighters and their
managers were discussing a
match was admitted today.
But IL wasn't the match they
were discussing as much as
the question of how much
the public would be willing
to pay. According to fairly
accurate information, all Jess
wants is a $50, 900 guarantee,
% per cent of the gate re-
ceipts over that amount up
to 100000 and controlling
interest In the movie rights.
III any Gotham or Milwau-
kee promoter wants to pay
the price there'll be a match.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
Jim Bludso"
At Melbourne

Jim Bludso," the latest Tri-
angle production, at the Melbourne
until Wednesday night, was film
ed from the works of the late Hon.
John Hay. He will be remember
ed as private secretary to Presi-
dent Lincoln and secretary of
state in McKinley's administra-
ton.
His poems are most adaptable
for screen purposes. Wilfred
Lucas natural and direct style of
acting fits we'll. 1.-THE Male Gov
erness" is the new Triangle COM
edy on the program. 1t is of slap
stick variety with million laughs.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
Big Broadway Shows
Coming to Tacoma

an unusually poor theatrical sea-
son. 1t is an elaborate spectacle,
with such persons as John Il.
Young, Robert G. Pitkin, Shep
Camp, Madeline Nash and Helen
Ely in the leading roles.
Early in March will come
"Katinka," much heralded musical
comedy success by Hauerbach and
Friml, authors and composers of
1.-The FREELY" and High Jinks."
Arthur Hammerstein Is the pro-
Queer. 1t is the greatest success
of recent New York successes.
On March 10 comes the Boston
Grand Opera company with DO
heme" and Aida"
A few days later John Cort will
send to Tacoma his New York pro-
duction of THE Princess Pat" by
Victor Herbert and Henry Bios
som. This opera is one of the big
gest sensations of the past few
years.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
Pauline Plays
Spanish Slave

Pauline Frederick has played
many great roles on the screen,
ranging from "Zaza," the French
actress, and bella Donna" the
English adventures in the Orient,
to Audrey" the simple child of
the forest. This week Miss Fred
erick has new role, appearing
as Ramona" a Spanish beauty,
in 1.-The Slave Market" which is
offered at the Colonial.
The play is a thrilling romance
of the Spanish Main, crammed full
of action. Pirates and their raids
figure prominently. Thomas
Meighan plays opposite Miss Fred
erick.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20

Worth only IS years old and has been noted around
his baseball ability several Russ Hall
that he expecting big surprise in this boy.
Teford Portland who started with the Tigers last
forced because of has also
signed 1917 and Hall predicts that Teford will
the of the fans.
After leaving Tacoma last nursing his back
Teford made the most remarkable pitching
Portland that been the North
west" Hall.
HE has the goods believe he will deliver this year.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
Scraps
LAST NIGHTS MATCHES
ALL OVER THE u. s.

tUnited Press Leased Wy~e.)
DENVER, Colo, Feb. 20.-STl-
or Kirke of San Francisco won the
decision over Joe Wop Flynn of
Denver in fiercely fought 20
round bout.
SALT LAKE CITY. - Benny
Chavez of Denver was again
knocked out in the first round,
this time by Young Azevedo of
San Francisco.
NEW YORK-Milburn Sailor
lost a popular decision to Joe
yelling in ten rounds.
NEW YORK-Dutch Brandt,
New York, bantamweight, defeat
ed Benny Mccoy of Baltimore in
ten rounds.
YOUNGSTOWN - George Chip
put on a sensational evening here
last night when he whipped
George Kayo Brown.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
MEADOWMOOR TO BE
A GIRLS BALL TEAM

played baseball on several teams
in the past and is very enthusiastic
over the coming season. She will
play the infield and pitch. She
has pitched ON girl teams In the
east and 1t is said that she has
thorough knowledge of the game.
The teams will hold another
meeting the latter part of this
week, when committees will be APP
pointed by the captains to arrange
games with out-of-town teams.
They expect to play all the faster
teams in this section. The open
ing game of the season will prob
ably be played at Athletic park.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
RICHIE mitchell CLAIMS
AMERICAS LIGHT TITLE

Mitchell and both of his broth
ers point to the record of Richie
and various lightweights, among
them Freddie Welsh, the light
weight title-holder. He laughs at
claims Of Joe yelling and Johnny
Kilbane, claiming victories over
each of these boxers. Benny Leon
ard and Johnny Dundee are given
more consideration, but an edge is
claimed for the Milwaukee boy
over each of these.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
SCIEN TIFlC
VAUDEVILLE
ACT Is HIT

After an absence of five years
from the stage, Pauline has come
back with a punch. In addition to
the scientific psychologist stunts,
his experiments and comedy feat
ures are clever. When IA young
men went on the stage Monday aft
ernoon to help in the act, some
rich fun was afforded the audi
ence, especially when the blood
test was made.
In a chocolate colored makeup
that is nothing short Of art, Marie
Russell, styled the Belle of Ken
lucky" captivated the audience.
In her coon" songs and original
Hawaiian costume, she was en-
titled to the reception given her.
Hugh B. Koch and company in
a dramatic playlet of three scenes
show some nifty acting. 1.-The
New Salesman" comedy skit with
Goldsmith and Pinard introduce
some clever comedy dialog hits.
After appearing as two kids in
a song, Evelyn and Dolly intro
duce some new and fancy cycling,
singing and dancing. They were
also popular.
Comedy acrobatics are popular
If well done. This is well proven
by Hubert Dyer and company. The
headline comedian is a scream.
Billie Burke in the 18th chap
ter OF "Gloria's Romance" is the
picture feature of the bill.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
BY BILLY CAIRNS

The Meadowmoor dairy baseball
teams held their first meeting at
the office of the dairy last night,
when captains were elected and
plans for the season outlined.
Fred Brown was chosen captain
of the mems team. He has played
semi-pro baseball In Tacoma for a
number of seasons and Is consid-
cred one of the best all around
baseball authorities in the city.
He will fill an infield position on
the team.
Miss Laura Herber will captain
the girls team. Miss Herber has
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
jim WORTH, BREMERTON
STAR, BECOMES A TIGER

III Russ Hall has overlooked
any classy young baseballer in
Western Washington during
his fine-tooth-comb crusade
for Tiger material this year,
we'd like to know it.
Scarcely a day passes but
that the genial Tiger owner
announces another phenom.
And every new recruit looks
better than his predecessor.
Hall has coppered the very
best semi-professional material
in the northwest, and IL he fails
to build a winning team from
this small army Of stars, we
miss our guess.
Today's addition to the
ranks is Jimmy Worth, Brem-
erton outfielder, who has at
tracted much attention during
the past two seasons by his re-
markable speed.
Worth is an outfielder. He
throws right-handed and bats
left. Tealey Raymond, new
manager of the Tigers, saw
Worth In action last year, and
has been dickering with the
big fellow ever since.
II do not know how Worth
will go in the Northwestern
league" says Raymond, but
he is sure there among the
semi-pros. He is faster than
bullet, and has the greatest
whip ! have seen in years.
When Seattle played Bremen
ton last year, Worth COM
pared favorably with Charlie
Schmutz, Bill Rose and VOL
fran I'm hating -
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
Getting Ready
For Baseball

Stadium high school began plan.
ming for the baseball season this
afternoon, when a general meet
ing of all boys interested In the
diamond game, was held In an as
sembly room Coach NJ. Il. Post
called the meeting. Stadium has
good material this year for sew
eral fast teams.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
Omitted Press Leased WIRE

NEW YORK, Feb. 2O-Through
the agency of Thomas s. Andrews,
Milwaukee promoter, who is In
New York in an effort to arrange
some matches for Milwaukee,
Richie Mitchell, Milwaukee light
weight, today claimed the light
weight championship of America.
Andrews exhibited a certified
check for $1,000 as a forfeit Of
side bet in defense of the title.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20

With the same startling scenic
and electrical features as before
and an excellent company which
includes the Hawaiian quintet Of
singers and players, 1.-THE Bird of
Paradise" will come to the Taco
ma theater next Saturday and
Sunday for it's fourth visit to Ia
coma.
THE Bird Of Paradise" is per-
haps the most popular of recent
dramas and it's engagements here
have always been accorded record
attendance.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20

Ethel Barrymore in 1.-THE White
Raven" a Metro wonderfully de
lure, and films of Glacier National
Park form the double bill at the
Apollo. The drama in which Miss
Barrymore appears is one of punch
and power, and its story has some
unusual features that make it espe-
cially striking.
The pictures of the great won
derland in Montana are unusually
good, picturesque effects being at
tanned by the use of Indians in
the foreground of the impressive
scenery.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
CUBS LEAVE ON
TRAINDE LUXE

but two hold-overs. Jimmy Arch
er received the terms offered by
Weeghman but 1t Is believed he
will sign today. Big Tim Vaughn,
not signed, has wired he will board
the special at Kansas City.
Sixty non-combatants, including
Weeghman, his family, William
Walker and family and other
stockholders, will ride the special.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20

University of California Crew
Girls, Berkeley, CAL, with Oars
Up!" ready to land after a two
mile workout on Lake Merritt.
Seeds in California are en-
thusiastic over the thrill of row.
ing as sport and scores of fair
students are going In for the
spring tryouts in schools up and
down the coast. At California 80
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20

Sixteen student golfers of the
Stadium high school yesterday aft
ernoon sent a challenge to the
professors of the school for a golf
match to be staged during the
next two weeks. The faculty
members are preparing an answer.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20

The girls shown in the picture
are, left to right, standing, Irene
Hurley, Ethel Wall, Mary Klein
eckle, Gladys Reston, Ella Dean
chic, Mildred Crane, Anna Doo-
little, Louise Beck, May McCleary.
Seated, Sophia Dinsdale, Elenor
Schlotz, Marion Chandler, Ger
trude Wallace and Helen Crane.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
DARCY.M'COYB BOUT
DECLARED OFF
united Press Leased Wire.)

YORK, Feb. 19-Pans for Les Darcy the Australian
his initial American ring by
meeting AL Mccoy here March off for the time being
the boxing commission this afternoon
claimants McCoys services presented their and Com
mssoner Wenke and Franey promptly disagreed to whether
binding Another meet
the third commissioner Dwyer Is
final ruling announced.
Hugh Browne said he regarded
the fight Off He added he glad of It, indication
that It would not be a money-maker
match Darcy with George Chip Billy
Miske the latter.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20

girls are trying for places on the
crews.
Each big whaleboat, which the
girls use for rowing, has a COM
plement Of IL, plus coach and
helmswoman. Each class of girls
at California will have a whaler
on the water in the interclass re-
gatta next month.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
AMERICAN BILL

At the American theater, Old
Tacoma, today: Episode No. 10
THE Shielding Shadow" Sammy
Jonsin Minds the Baby" comedy.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
tUnited Press Leased Wire,

CHICAGO. Feb. 20.-The Cubs,
IS strong, will ride the de luxe
special tonight for Pasadena, Cal,
starting on the most pretentious
training trip ever undertaken by
a Chicago team.
Conferences yesterday stated
that contracts were signed with all
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
OFFERED JOB WITH CIRCUS
Omitted Press Leased WIre.l

CHICAGO, Feb. 20.-Bill Pick
ems has made Grover Cleveland
Alexander an offer which ought
to help big Alex land the SIS, 900
salary he wants, regardless OF
whether he accepts it.
Pickens has devised a scheme,
whereby a circus he represents is
to retain Alexander at $1,000 a
week for 80 weeks He will do
freak baseball stunt inside the
tent and later will exhibit his
prowess by defending the circus
offer to give 500 to anyone who
can make base hit off him.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20

are requested to send their
names and addresses to Billy
earns in care of The Tacoma
Times.
Whoever heard of a Twilight
league being organized at this
time of year? However, 1t has
been done and they will start
their schedule before the snow
Is melted.
One way in which the deaf and
dumb pitcher, signed by Russ
Hall, Will have it on the other
pitchers Is that he can't hear
the fans crab when he has an
off day; neither can he talk
back to the umpire.
Billy Adams says that the next
guy who refers to his baseball
team as the "Adamites" had
better have on his running
shoes. And he would also adj
wise anyone contemplating call
ing them as such, to carry all
the insurance that they can pos
sibly get. He means war.
George Shanklin will probably
have "Muff" Bronson matched
again on his next smoker card.
George takes a great pleasure
in giving the fans what they
want. His next Eagles smoker
will be given at the Eagles hall
March Z.
Carl Caddy, local bowler and ball
player, says that he has not de-
cided just what team he will
play on during the coming base
ball season. He will be free
agent until some of the better
teams announce their line-ups,
he says.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1917-02-20
WHERE TACOMA rs
AMUSING ITSELF
Theaters
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 20. -
You sabbee Chollie Chaplin?
Velle we'll. Him live here In

TACOMA
Saturday and Sunday-''The
Bird of Paradise"
Tuesday, Feb. 27.-"The
Blue Paradise"
COming-IsostOn Opera Co.
PANTAGES
Pauline, scientific wonder,
and vaudeville.
REGENT
"All Girl Revue" big musical
girl show.