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The Washington times., 1917-02-27
BOWLER SUGGESTS
HANDICAP TOURNEY
Vice President Williams, Of Dis
trict Duckpin Association,
Has New Plan.

John Williams. newly elected vice
president Of the District Duckpin A.
ISOLATION. introduced q plan at the
meeting OF that body yesterday. for
handicapping in the next tournament.
to be held beginning April 80. which
10 responsible for considerable com
ment among bowlers.
says Williams, who inaugurated the
and classification adopted BY the
second annual tournament Of the Dis
trict Association. and which was sup
piemented by q class C:
My plan Is to make the bowler
with q los average the scratch man
There are possibly fifty with an av-
erage OF los or better rolling nowl
and give every bowler under that
mark a sufficient number Of pins to
even him with the scratch man
= More weald RsIL
II believe the entry list would be
larger than ever before. The handI-
Gaping, too. would eliminats two
evils OF the tournament. the tendency
OF some class A bowlers to sausezzs
Themselves into class B, for advan-
tage, and the habit Of some class B
and class C teams seeking the sery-
ices Of class A bowlers to boost their
chances.
Under q handicap system there
would be NO incentive for either a.
all bowlers toe the line on an equal
footing, q condition which should ex-
ist where every bowler, weak or
Tor the tournaments support.
Another Evil Eliminated.
Another Objectionable feature. one
OF which I have been guilty. is that OF
q man rolling on several teams in
this event, would die a natural death.
because the services OF the best bowl
ers would not be necessary to give
the weaker teams chance I was q
member Of the winning team class
OF the last tournament. and we ex-
amined the schedule every night to
see what three or four teams had q
chance to beat our mark. Under the
system all of them would
have had . chance. and made matters
more interesting for all concerned
IT suggest the appointment OF an
official handicapper at the next meet
ing OF the executive board OF the Dis
trict Association whose first duty
would be to get the OFFICIAL scorer OF
each league to send in his averages at
least q week before the entries close.
Team Scratch Average SIS.
''HandIcappIng could be done while
the teams were on the alleys. taking
the averages OF the men a. they lined
up and granting enough pins. when
necessary, to give them q team aver
age OF 525, applying the same system
TO the singles and doubles.
"In this way every one would have
= chance for the fifty OF more prizes
TO be rolled for. There are many
who favor my plan. There are many
who objected when the class A ana
class B idea was proposed. but IL went
and proved successful
Williams Is one OF the most well
informed men connected with the
game here. He engineered the first
organized match Of duckpins rolled in 7
he city. twelve years ago
The Washington times., 1917-02-27
DARCY WILL SEE 1T.

NEW YORK, Feb. 2T.-Les Darcy
will lake peek at Jack Dillon to-
night when the latter faces Al Nc.
Coy in a ten-round bout. Next week
the Australian tackles Dillon him
self, and he hopes to get a line on
his first opponent in America.
The Washington times., 1917-02-27
FIVE STILL UNSIGNED.

CHICAGO, Feb. 2T.-Five Of the
White SoN remain unsigned. Urban
Faber. Jack Ness. and Fred McMul-
len. Of last years team. and speed"
Martin and {. \. Risberg. rockies.
They will not be taken to the Texas
camp, according to Manager Row
land.
The Washington times., 1917-02-27
BENDER LIBERATED,

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 27.-ChIef
Bender. the Indian pitcher. has been
exonerated by q coroner's jury from
blHrns in causing the death OF John J.
Curran on February ~. Bender,
while driving his automobile, ran Cur
ran down.
The Washington times., 1917-02-27
TANNEHILL AN UMPIRE,

Jesse Tannehill. who once flung
southside curves for the Warrington
club. makes his debut as an umpire
in the International League this sea
son. With him will be another for
mer Washington player. John Buck"
Freeman. holder of the home run
record.
The Washington times., 1917-02-27
TuRNs WHITTEp DOWN.

PHILADELPHIA. Feb. 27.-Presi-
dent Baker has turned down George
Whitteds demand for a salary of
$4,000 Baker will not pay the
Phillies' outfeIder more than $4,000.
and says thai II the player doesn't
accept that sum. he will be allowed
to loaf all season.
The Washington times., 1917-02-27
cIAPP WINS.

PINEHURST. n. C.. Feb. 2T.-John II.
Clapp. Chevy Chase Club Of Washington.
d. G, turned in a score OF s. in yester-
days qualifying round in the spring
tourney here. Clapp will probably play
In the first eighteen In the tournament
starting today.
The Washington times., 1917-02-27
BRAVES GET GILL,

BOSTON. Feb. 27.-Bob Gill, Boston
Colleges big pitcher. who defeated
many of the best college teams last
spring. has signed for a trial with
the Braves. He will leave next week
for Miami, Fla. with the big lsaEuers.
The Washington times., 1917-02-27
LEE MEADOWS SIGNS.

ST. LOUIS. Feb. 27.-Lee Meadows.
the Cardinals spectacled pitcher. has
signed for 1917, and will report at
the training camp On orders from
Manager HugginA
The Washington times., 1917-02-27
WILLIE HOPPE COMING
Frank sherman's ParIor to Enter
tain the Champion.

Willie Hoppe. the greatest billiard
ist in the world. 10 coming to wash
ington next week. He will play at
Frank sherman's parlors, March
and Q. giving two exhibitions daily,
in the afternoon and In the evening.
Accompanying Hoppe will be
Charles c. Peterson, Of st. Louis.
champion fancy shot billiardist; Chiek
Wright. champion OF the Pacific
Coast, and Young Jake" Shasfsr. of
Chicago, who hopes some day to reach
the honors formerly held BY his
father. =
The Washington times., 1917-02-27
al Promoters Trying Quash Baltimore oft tomorrow
BOB THAYER'S GOSSIP
ON SPORTING MATTERS

fun and delight in close matches. Ia
an excellent thing. Bowling In tour
nGments where the contestants are
competing for money and handicap.
ping Is altogether different. The
chief purposes OF the handicap in any
line OF sport is to create close compe-
tition for the spectators benefit, and
to give the mediocre performer an
opportunity to make things interest.
ing for those who ordinarily would
run away" with contests. This ap-
plies almost altogether. however. in
amateur sports. when the all-impor-
tant dollar IL at stake the bowler, and
for that matter. the contestant In any
sport. in most instances. would rather
pit his skill against that OF others
on scratch.
gusta. Ga. and II In likely that sew
the station to see that they get away
with some excitement. The diamond
campaign is almost here, boys.
Spectators watching Les Darcy
training at Goshen. N. Y, say that he
would be mark for q straight left"
Maybe. But Jim Flynn. who has
fought all the. tough ones. had the
best thing to say. He reminds me
OF Stanley Ketchel," remarked Flynn.
Ketchel would kill him in
side OF ten rounds" II you recall the
lamented ketchel. you'll know that
he was always open for a punch, but
made up for IL by hitting hard him
self
Apparently Darcy looks like a hit
ter. Jack Dillon will face Darcy next
Monday night. Dillon is a slusger
and, while hardly a Ketchel, may up
set the Australian champion, unless
he hits the mat himself
WashinBton's tennis enthusiasts
will send their best wishes West with
Connie Doyle, the Districts best per-
former at the net game. Doyle leaves
tonight for the Pacific coast to com
pete against the best tennis players
available. There is little doubt but
that he will make a good showing.
but friends here hope that he will do
even better than that in the East vs.
West tournament In Los Angeles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
Tacoma
Winner
i'm Mix


Our friend. the enemy.
Tealey Raymond. and his
classy assortment OF BengsIs
from the brush over Tacoma
way ssw and conquered yes
terday on their first appear.
anee Of the season on the
local baseball field Of battle.
The score Tacoma 3. Seattle | d.
It's mighty frisky looking team
the former Seattle leader is lead.
ing for Russ Hall this year. The
Tigers are playing a fine brand OF
baseball-one that would win them
a pennant In a lot OF minor leagues
this season.
While 1t is granted that the
Tigers put mp the best game OF the
two teams yesterday. there is no
gninsaying that the breaks we're
against Seattle. Then. again.
Harry Gardner. last seen here with
Great Falls. was In fine pitching
form. and allowed but three hicks
to be garnered off his delivery.
Joe Daley will probably be the
Giants pitching choice today. with
Dutch" Schroeder. n former
Butte player. on the knoll for
Tcaley's henchmen Yesterdays
game was n fast one, being played
in 1870. The score
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
Two Games
Tomorrow

The ShipbullderS' league hopes
to resume hostilities at the new Sc.
attic ball park. 18th and 4. Jeffcr-
son. In double.header tomorrow
afternoon. provided the cessation OF
water works effects continues In
effect until after the games.
The scheduled games have had
TO be postponed on account OF the
large gobs OF drink that have tum.
BLEED from the sky. and the fans and
fanettes are anxious TO see the Sc
attic Construction and Skinner and
Eddy teams. and the Duthie and
Ames mines mix matters tomorrow
Their appetite has been whetted By
the enforced fasting.
A bani from each organization
has been promised at the park to-
morrow, and TO add to the festivl-
itch with some more or less arts.
tic music, TO enthuse the brave ball
tossers. and a force OF men busy
since Monday has whipped the
grounds into the pink OF condition.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
Fleager Is
Golf Star

Everything combined yesterday
TO make the opening days play OF
the city championship golf meet.
on the links OF the Seattle Golf
club. a success Dixie Flagier. with
70. was the star performer OF the
session. The scores:
Paul Ford. II. e D. Grirusid. e.
George = vanderv.er. 90 walter
RonEerud. ~. } q. HailiuEsr. 81 D.. C.
Henderson. 30 Frank AcKesn. 100. }.
Jones. SO. q T. Mum .. - uankwiii.
ss. " D. Griffith. -. J q Rawlings.
-, J. G Ford. st. A Ament. IS. A.
Disney. ttf u y reakr. los. J g. VIII.
Hams 90. y. Anderson. ss. D. Van Gev-
stsi. -. y a. Frederick. i07 W T.
Cummings. 100 Jack Fomer1T 81. NJ
flanders. i0e. g Epesta. -. ~ Gibbs. 50.
u HerFh, TO-. = Dawn. - Peter Ash
100; Al Echofieid. i0i. \ FontY. 100. H.
Blair ST.. " EHrc. Is. Roy Hollis
fos. j. r. Drehcr. 80. J = Gresnoueh
100. G. X. MaEli. 80. W y Biair "
a ! Hehophoestor. t09 ! sohey. y
" Foster, " Schultz = W y Nc.
Miekeu. -. if A FisaEar. 20. leo STILES.
~ George Hiddie. i0i.
'Falled 10 turn In card
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
Players Make Strike
and Close Ball Park

SAN FRANCISCO. June i5.-
The fate Of the Pacific Coast
league hangs in the balance today.
This Is the day the cut I'm salaries
announced last week. is scheduled
to take effect Thirteen players
On the San Francisco club who re.
fused TO accept reduction are
standing pat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
Umpire Eckman Wants
to Go to Great Falls

WIN you send Umpire I'D Eek.
man to Great Falls?" President
Rlewett Of the y, w. league was
asked YESTERDAY
You bet I will He goes there
next and he wants to go. too" re.
piled Blewett The last time Eek.
man umpired series in which
Great Falls played. he knocked
Manager Hester for n goal
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
Billy Sullivan Here
Looking for Phenoms

Billy Sullivan. veteran catcher
with Seattle the first part Of the
season. was a spectator at yester.
days ball game at Digdale'g.
Billy stole away from his Oregon
apple orchard to look over the Ia.
coma team. He Is scouting for De.
troit
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
Semi-Pro Is Filling
in With Tacoma Team

Tealey Raymond is playing Coen.
n young Tacoma seml.pro. at third.
Hhile Connolly is in the outfield.
Outficlder Daniels left the team re
Gently TO 90 to the bedside Of his
wife In California Tacoma is on
the lookout for an outfielder.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
J f35s!'1ll
l(1l1TI]ge,,
l[3I1tt1R

-
series between the Tacoma
ana Seattle clubs. now being
played at Dug's park. threatens 10
be the hottest one OF the season
thus far seen on the local lot.
The Seattle club Is breezing along
~ a merry pace. and. with the
Giants and the Great Falls club
crowding them for the first place
in the league race. the Tacomans
are putting forth every effort TO
wailop the Giants and gallop back
Ia Tho -City OF Destiny" with the
long end OF the series.
II was these self-same Tigers who
broke up the locals winning streak
In Tacoma Wednesday. after our
lads had annexed eight straight
wins. The series now stands one
win for Seattle and two for Tacoma.
THE DEATH OF LES DARCY
completely upset the plans OF Mike
Gibbons, and Mike Is thinking o,
retiring from the fistic game as
a result. according to word from
Eddie Kane. who, with Mike and
Tom. Is back in ST. Paul. after
transforming trip TO the Pacific
coast which did not net the Gibbons
boys all the kale that II was hoped
IL would.
When we got back home. found
offers from all over the country. TO
the number OF 30. offering matches
to Tom and Mike" states Kane.
Mike was hoping TO get a bout
with Darcy. win that and then re-
tire the undisputed holder OF the
worlds middleweight crown. Mike
Is no longer a youngster He was
born in 1883. and is a few months
older than Packey Mcfarland.
WORD COMES DRIFTING
northward from that dear old San
Francisco, where everything In
sport Is as square as a church col.
lection. except when the "rasslers'
get to telling on each other. that
most OF the boys who box BAT.
Ting" Ortega have to beat the ref.
cree as well.
When Ortega fought Frank Bar.
rieu. the former Seattle boy. re.
Gently. It Is said that Ortega was
given a f5-second count. instead OF
10, when Barrieau sent him to the
canvas.
ONCE AGAIN THE TALK of
Portland coming into the Northwest.
ern league Is being heard around
the circuit. The cause for II this |
time Is the refusal Of several Port. /
land players to accept a cut in the /
pay envelope. despite the fact that /
the Coast league cities are not SUP. I
porting their ball clubs as they have 4
In the past.
In a recent interview Judge W. 1
w. McCredie. part owner Of the I
Portland team. said
III the refusal Of the Portland
and Salt Lake players to accept
cuts In their salaries forces the
California clubs OF the Coast league
TO drop us from the circuit. Port
land. at least. will seek admlttance
TO the Northwestern league for the .
period OF the war. and. If am not
mistaken, the Salt Lake club will
do the same thing
IF we are forced to 20 into the
Northwestern league with our ball
club. we Will also be forced 10 oh.
serve the Northwestern league gal.
airy limit. which is $500 for the
team. This will enable the Port
land and Salt Lake clubs TO get
thru the season without further loss
OF thousands Of dollars.
This situation has been forced
on the Coast league club owners by
the war, and II Is no threat TO
make our players accept cuts from .
contracts. II they do not do so.
are given entrance into the North.
western league. and they would wei.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
Eddie Klein Back as
Member of Tacomans

Eddie Klein. southpaw with So.
attic the first part OF the season.
came to town as n member Of the
Tigers. Russ Halls pitching ntln
consists pf several players who
have seen service on other Y. w.
league clubs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
All Tearney Wants All
Minors to Quit on 4th

CHICAGO. June t5.-Thirteen
minor leagues in various parts Of
the country we're in receipt Of tel
egrams from Al Tearney. president
Ct the Three league today. urg.
ing that they discontinue their re.
Bpectiye schedules after July 4.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
Walter Mails Winner
With Williams Heln

Walter Mails. former Seattle
southpaw. allowed Los Angeles six
hits yesterday in Portland. and
won his game. to 4. Ken VII.
iiams. former Spokane Indian. hit
two homers. double and single.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
Suit Against O. B. Is
Dropped BY Baltimore

PHILADELPHIA. June l5.-The
suit brought by the owners Of the
cefunct Baltimore Federal league
club against organized baseball
was dropped today In the district
court
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
Good Weather Boosts
Fishing, SAYS Report

The excellent weather OF the
past week has improved fishing
considerable. according 10 reports
'ecived here from various streams
and lakes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
Great Falls Winner
Over MCCarl's Team

At Butte S13-3. Great Falls
1881.
Harrington. Hunt and Letter
Han and Byler.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15

Five four-round bouts that. on
paper. make up one Of the best all.
round cards seen here for several
months. will be run Off tonight in
the Arena. Fifth and University.
with Eddie Pinkman. Northwest
lightweight champion. defending
his title. Eddie Campi. Pacific
Coast featherweight tItleholder. ~
the lad who will try 10 relieve
the laxative lightweight OF his
crown.
A good fracas is expected when
Dick Wells and Grover Brlnkley.
mlddleweights. clash.
Jack Wagner was reported in
town ready 10 polish off Harry
Casey. the West Seattle welter.
weight Wagner nails from Port.
land. Henry Gleason takes on Joe
Harrahan At 1870 pounds. II Is their
first meeting. Bud Ridley and
Jimmy Lewis battle for the North
west bantamweight title.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
National Results

At 81. Louis 8. Brooklyn T.
At Cincinnati 6, Philadelphia 8.
Al Pittsburg o. New York 2.
At Chicago .. Boston 2.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
Chef Mcintyre Goes
to Spokane for Bout

Chet Mcintyre. local llght.heavy.
weight boxer, will leave tonight for
Spokane. whore he meets Army"
WEIGH tomorrow night. Llovd
Madden will accompany Chef
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15

On This
EVening
Nv Condo
ToNtoHT's CARD

Eddie Pirkman vs.. Eddie
Csnpi.
Dick Wells vs.. Grover Brink
ley.
Harry Casey vs. Jack Wss-
ner.
Henry Gleason vs.. Joe Hsr.
rahsn.
Bud Ridley vs.. Jimmy Lewis.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15

Seattle ......,....tO 5000 90 o.
Tacoma ...........0 "a
Sacrifice hit coen. stolen bases
I'"ard, Connolly Strucl, out By Gard
nor g. by EHHtlcv 4 Bases on halla-pfr
Gerduor 3, of Eostlcy o iiit by pitcher
-Goldic, by Gardner Umpire Eckman.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15

come both clubs in an instant. the
ball players will have to sign new
contracts. II they do not do "a
they must seek positions outside of
baseball"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
Spokane Has Better
OF Vancouver Outfit
spokane 1-ll.l. Vancouver

At Spokane 7.1l.l. Vancouver
3.5i
bigbee and Marshall Russell
Cllnk and Cadman: Patterson.
An excursion TO Friday Harbor
VIII be In order Sunday. when
Charley Schmutz takes his Dry
Dock ball club to that place for
baseball fracas.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1917-06-15
SPORTS AND COMICS
Outbursts of Everett True.

Don't Ne IN a Hurry. SVetSeTr.
AND LISTEN TO z li1TJS NUStc
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-07-31
The Crime of Wasting

America is the richest nation Oh
the earth and the most wasteful and
eXtravagant This war will teach
her some lessons in economy and
thrift, we believe. One of the maya
zines has the following:
Eighty-eight million gallons OF
whiskey were made in the United
States last year! Who drank it all?
Fifteen billion cigarettes were
manufactured in the United States
last year. Who smoked them all?
Thirty-two million pounds of
snuff were manufactured in the
United States last year. Who did all
the SneeZing?
Two hundred and twenty million
pounds of smoking tobacco were
made in the United States last year.
Who had all the pipe dreams?
Eight and a half billion cigars
were made in the United States last
year. Who made all the smoke.
Half a billion packages of chewing
gum were manufactured last year in
the United States. Who worked
their jaws?
Twenty thousand moving picture
theatres paid $25, 100000 for films
last year and 100000 persons
saw the moving pictures. Where
did they get all the dimes and nick
els?
Ten billion copies of newspapers
were printed in this country last
year. Who took time to read them?
One hundred and seventy thou
sand clergymen preached in two
hundred and twenty thousand chur-
ches last year, and the congregations
of all denominations numbered forty
million. Who went to church?
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-07-31
Contributors to the
Red Cross Fund

The following is partial list of
the contributors to the Red Cross So
ciety from Cambridge district. The
names OF all contributors, and the
amounts given, will be published in
this paper:
Mrs. Guy L. Bryan, 500; Eastern
Shore Trust Co., S100; Farmers and
Merchants National Bank. $50; Peo-
pies Loan, Savings & Deposit Bank,
$50; Paymaster NV. Goldsborough,
$50; Mr.. and Mrs. w. D. Powell,
$40: Mrs. Sarah G. Van Worst, $25;
Miss Charlotte Henry, $25; W.Laird
Henry, $25; Geo. w. WoolfcS1s-ssr1sfs:.' -
Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Flstcbar s2s.
HnTfey q " 1iiidiifs, : : - ~ .I,-=:--
die, s25; Mr.. and Mrs. L. S. Dali,
s25; Russell P. Smith, S25; w. G.
Winterbottom, $25; l.. B. Phillips,
S25 Albanus Phillips, $25; Harring
ton & Bayly. $25; G. Walter Wright,
S25; DR.. B. W. Goldsborough, $40;
Mrs. Bette Williams, $40; Mrs. Jas.
Wallace, $40; Mrs. E. Emma Davis,
$50; Wallace and Anna Smith, SIS;
Grace NJ f. Church Sunday School,
$43.71; Baptist Sunday School. $50;
Yacht Club benefit. $1S.S3; Miss
Leila G.. Brannock, $13.
The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1917-07-31
To The Democratic Voters OF Dor
chester County:

Believing the lower portion OF the
county is entitled to the nomination
for Sheriff at this time, the present
Sheriff being from Cambridge, and
the one previous from the upper part
of the county, l hereby announce
my candidacy for the Democratic
nomination for this office. My ex-
perience as deputy sheriff has given
me a knowledge of how to conduct
the office, and l earnestly seek the
support of all Democrats in the ap-
preaching primaries.
DEWBURY WEBSTER.