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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-05

On arriving at the park tnere was
a lively ball game between the Pulp
Sulphite and Papermakers' Unions.
Fully $500 people were. present Mon
day afternoon at the Labor day cele-
bration at Somerset Park. The fea-
lures of the afternoon were base
ball game between the Madison ana
Skowhegan teams and the races. The
ball game was a ones sided affair in
which Madison trimmed Skowhegan
by a score of 16 to 4 and won the $50
purse. The race summaries:
LOCAL CLASS TROT OR PACE
PURSE $50
Old Point Boy, blk 2, by
Sterling John Stobie) ~ 2 l
Dan Prescott. 9. by Dandy.
&c. X Moore) ...........2 ,
Nancy s, br m, CIV. G.
Heald) .................3 8 8
Gypsie L. hr m. by Locking
bar, &C. NJ Lakeman, An
son) ..................4
Mabel NJ, b m, Erred
Withee) .............5 5 6 6
Niger, blk g, by Johnny
Wilkes. driving William
son, Anson1 .;;.;..s s - 5
so IL.
2.3O CLASS-PURSE $3.50
Christie b. b m. by kempton,
(John Stobie, Madison) III 1 l
Frank G., b g, by Malcolm
Forbes. &C. Burrill, Skowhe-
gam ..............,.... 3
Teddy r., blk 2. by Harry Done.
"a. E. Roderick. Skowhegan) 8 3 .
Cyclone. b g, by Aclaclone, Of.
G. Colburn, Farmington) ....4 4
Spider Ellis. TO stallion, by Sc
lect Nelson, %. w. Savage.
North Anson) ..5 5
Time, go IA, o.29 IA. 22s IA.
Starter. J. F. Withee: timers, DR..
w. s. Miliiken and p. W. Merry;
judges, Wilbur Hilton, Hiram Burse,
W. s. Milliken.
Prizes for floats; Howard Smiley
of the Pastime theater 1st; F. C. Clark
co. End: Mrs. Millette Gagnon Sd.
During the baseball game Will Grea-
ton Of Starks was hit over the eye
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-05
The Governor Registers in Augusta

Governor Milliken on Tuesday be
fore leaving by automobile for Lewis
ton, visited City Hall, where he went
before the local Board of Registra-
ton and registered as a citizen of
Augusta and on Monday next will
cast his ballot in Ward for Suffra e
Private Secretary Lester NJ. Hart,
also on Tuesday registered as an Au-
gusta voter and will cast his ballot
in Ward 6 being a resident Of Daven-
port street,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-05

Public Utilities in Matter Collision
Also Ellsworth Water Case Renders
Election Including Those for the Soldier
Fair Engage u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-05

Destination Men Ballots
119d Infantry, westfield Mass212 1850
LIST Me. Heavy Field Artillery,
Westfeld Mass. ............. 91S 114o
Trench Mortar Bat Boxfor1,
1o1st Engineers, 1st Corps,
Cadet Armory. Boston. 273 $50
Field Artillery Brigade. Box
ford, Mass. Observation-Disclosures. go 900
e,h Co, Coast Artillery, Aver
Mass Observation-Disclosures. $50 $50
nth Co. Coast Artillery
Aver. Mass. .................. 80 $50
Eth Co. Coast Artillery,
Aytr. Mass. .................. $50 $50
18th Division Aver Mass. 900 24o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-05

tonal colors. Next came the Textile
Union. After the unions came num-
Der of floats, in which the Pastime
Theatre. the F. c. Clark Co, Madison
Fruit Store and Davis Miller were rep
resented.
On arriving at the park there was
a lively ball game between the Pulp
Sulphite and Papermakers' Unions.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-05
Conductor Arthur +. Long

Arthur F. Long has been a conductor
for two years last May. Had charge of
Car 10 at time of accident, taking 1t
at 2.30 at Augusta, going to Togus and
returning left Augusta for Gardiner
at $50 on time My orders were to
pass all cars, on time, and to follow
extra Got the order from Conductor
Wallace Brann, whom l met while on
way to office for orders. When we have
any special orders we repeat them to
the motorman, but Goodale and ! un-
derstood that | was to pull the start
ing signal if everything was all right.
Don't think l repeated the order to
Norman Goodale. Had been running
with Goodale since Aug. s.
Couldn't say how many passengers
on the car that trip; about usual num-
Der. Nothing unusual happened to take
meet two cars at Hallowell siding
When we took the siding, looked out
to see if cars were there and saw two
cars, the last one the main line type.
like the regular Lewiston cars. Passed
without a stop, as is the custom. when
we meet a car on time and no special
orders. Didn't see if second car was
marked Special" because the cars
were so close together on the siding
Saw the cars and then turned to the
block behind me and saw it clearing
the other cars and gave my motorman
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-05

with a foul ball but did not sustain
serious injury.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-09-05

, ton as the extra absolutely unpro-
tected
The block system is not wholly re-
! lied on for safety, only a means. If
an expected car is not at a siding the
conductor must call up the Office for
orders When a conductor pulled a
| trolley. he could see by the light if
the proper effect had been secured
Orders have been posted, one as late
as May %, regarding the use Of the
lights and one on May 10 not to leave
a siding unless having passed reg
ular or getting special orders.
The extra car from Gardiner that
day was two minutes late. The reg
ular was Oh time. This is the only
road in Maine using this block sys-
tenn. 1t is not always absolutely re-
liable: have had trouble at times with
its service.
De5pat7her G. r. Messer
Dispatcher George Fred Messer OF
Augusta has been in that off1ce Tor the
last four years. The men come to his
window for orders, and if on tine, they
are told to proceed and cross as usual
al regular points. On Aug. 20 Car ITO
left Augusta practically on time. Gave
orders to cross at Hallowell the reg
ular Didn't say anything about the eA-
ira They had no other way thah the
signs on the car to tell it was a spe-
cial Cars 32S and 322 were supposedly
on time. not asking for orders. Had no
calls after they left the waiting rooms.
Answering Mr.. Nelson, it is often
!
through the streets and all extras shall
leave the light on for the regular s
protection. Orders about leaving are
! strict. In all cases the despatcher
would look after the regular, the spe-
cial being ahead and protected by the
same order. Standing written orders
exist about crossings, the distance be-
tween cars when running, etc. and are
posted in the mems rest room at the
Augusta office.
Answering Mr.. harrington, said he
gave orders to Conductor Long to pass
everything in the street, they being on
time. and to follow the extra to Halo
/ we'll. Didn't indicate to anyone to
watch for any car or anything but the
usual cars at the siding The cause of
delay of a car might be stopping for
passengers or extra cars using the
power. No need existed Of special or
ders being given, the extra car bear
| ing plainly the "Speciar' sign.
Chairman Cleaves asked if the present
use Of this block system didn't admit
an element which made it at times a
real danger instead Of a safety, if not
properly attended to, and witness
agreed that it did, but they didn't de-
pend wholly upon it. only as part of
the safety plans. The block system is
row in use from Augusta to Farming
dale and to Maranscook siding on the
Winthrop line. Telephones are work
ing from almost every turnout. Three
despatchers do the work and Augusta
| il the despatching point.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
WOMEN TO BE
LISTED FOR WAR
Given Opportunity to Fill
Vacancies Created by Men
Who Have Gone to War

The women OF Dauphin county are
to be given an opportunity to enlist
for vacancies caused by the enlist
ment and conscription of thousands
of young wage -earners in the service
of their country.
Mrs. Walter King Sharpe, of Cham
bersburg. director of the registration
department OF the woman's commit
tee. Council of National Defense, will
have charge of the work and will be
assisted by members of the federated
clubs, suffrage associations. Woman's
Christian Temperance Union and
other organized bodies of women.
Are you n trained worker. regu-
larlv employed?"
IF you have never been a worker,
are you willing to become one, and
to accept training?
when trained. are you willing to
work at some essential occupation
for compensation
UNFRAMED, are YOU willing to vol
unteer, without pay, for service that
will supplement the wartime efforts
of the state and nation?
If YOU can't work, will YOU donate
an ambulance for the wounded or
share your home with q soldiers
widow or children?"
These are some of the questions
that'will be asked. Registration has
already begun in forty-two counties
of the state and all counties will be
registered as rapidly as possible.
That the registration may Furnish
guide. ii Is to include those
who are now employed. Workers
will not be urged to change their
present positions.
The registration covers $50 sepa-
rate occupations to which women
may aspire. Nine classes are listed,
as follows: Agricultural. clerical. do
mestic, industrial, professional. pub
lie service, social service, Red Cross
and allied relief and miscellaneous.
Agricultural labor ranges through
six divisions from gardening to stock
raising. The clerical occupations
range from stenographer to office
manager. In industry women may
be anything from cook to munitions
factory worker, twenty-seven duties
being enumerated. The professional
class also outlines twenty-seven ac-
tivities from architecture to surgery.
A registration center where women
may call and sign up will be opened
here.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL NEWS
LANCASTER CLUB
IN RETURN MATCH
New Golf Course of Country
Club Scene of Interesting
Play Saturday Afternoon

The new golf course of tho Country
Club of Harrisburg will be the scene
of return match between the local
players and the golf team Of the Lam
caster Country Club, saturday after
noon, September 20. The. match be-
ginning promptly at : o'clock.
The team representing the Coun-
try Club OF Harrisburg in this match
will be selected from the members
OF the club who have made and turn
ed in to the golf professional the
best, scores during the last two
weeks
Lancaster is anxious to come to
Harrisburg and try their skill on the
sporty course at the new Country
Club and they have among their play
ers several OF the best-known golfers
in Eastern Pennsylvania, The loser
in each single match will donate a
certain fixed sum for the benefit OF
the Red Cross Fund.
In the past, at the old club when
a match was played with a visiting
team the course was greatly congest-
ed. but on the fine new eighteen-hols
course this match will not interfere
with any other matches arranged be-
tween members for that day.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
Give Farewell Dinner
Fer Charles E. Turns

Charles F. Turns of the Fort
Hunter Hotel, who left with the
second division of drafted men of
Dauphin county for a southern
camp, was given a farewell dinner
by the proprietor. II. z. Fetrow.
The national colors formed beauti-
full decorations for the dining room.
Mr.. Turns was' presented with a
toilet set by some friends, Red
Cross Kit by Mrs. ]. W. Reilly and
(. wristwatch by Messrs. Fetrow
and Ho;stein, the presentation being
made by H. O. Holstein. The
Dauphin I. o. o. F. Band was pres
ent and played number OF patriotic
selections.
The following were present at
the dinner: Charles E. Turns. Mr..
and Mrs. Isaac Turns, Mr.. and Mrs.
Cyrus Turns, Mr.. and Mrs. Eli
Sherk, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles X.
Kohler, Mr.. and Mrs. S. Strauser,
Mr.. and Mrs. b Straw, Mr.. and Mrs.
H. E. Fetrow, Mr.. and Mrs. II. Q.
Holstein, Mrs. Ed. O'Leary, Mrs. c.
I. Fleck. Mrs. NJ. Darr. Misses Name
Rudy. Sue Shellhamer, Florence
Shirk, Lillian Shirk, Marion Shirk.
Mable Atticks, Rose Turns, Laura
Turns. MIR. and Mrs. Jacob Turns,
Miss Elizabeth Holstein. Miss Carrie
Holstein, Miss Ina Fetrow, G.. S.
Sides. James Adams, 1. S. Brecken-
ridge, Eph. Turns, Joseph Q. Baker,
Samuel Stoudt Wallace Strausser.
George Gilday, Charles Rhoads, Z.
Frederick, c. s. McNally, George
Wolfe. Bion welker, H. I. Gerberich,
II. Reed. B. Winegardner, J. D. NJ.
q =
tTarman, W. Deitch. W. Bachner, L.
r. NfcKisseck, Pome McKessick, Abe
Price and Harry Fisher. Messrs.
Gilday and Rhoads also left with the
same division, being drafted from
DanDhfD
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
D. A. R. Officers to Meet
in a Special Session

There will be a. meeting of the
governing board and officers of Har-
risburg Chapter, Daughters of the
American Revolution, tomorrow
morning at IL o'clock in the direc-
tors room of the Y. M. c. A, Sec
ond and Locust streets 1t is i'm
portant that every member of the
board be present.
The chapter is receiving liberal
contributions from its members for
the libraries for American soldiers,
the money campaign starting to-day,
Those who have not sent in their
share are asked to do so as soon as
possible to Mrs. Rudolph X. Spicer,
treasurer, 511 North Second street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
CLASS OF WOMEN
SERVES SUPPER
Ham and Eggs Featured on
the Menu and Enjoyed by
Forty Guests

The Ladies' Bible Glass OF Camp
Curtin Methodist Episcopal Church
taught ny Mrs A. s. Williams, wife
of the pastor, served a ham and
egg supper Friday evening in the
social hall,
Music and social converse were
also enjoyed by the Rev. and Mrs.
A, s Williams, Mrs, II. H. Bender,
Mrs, Christ. Mrs. Fencil. Miss Cora
ShuppS Mrs. Frank Zarken Mrs.
John Zeigier, Mrs. NJ. Cord. Mrs,
Mary FTain, Mrs Moore, Mrs.
Hollinger. Mrs, L Miller, Mrs. Mona
han, Mrs Swiler. Mrs Hawk, Mrs
4. Bruner, Miss Biymer. Mrs. Borey,
Mrs Holland. Mrs. Smith, Mrs
RubQ, Miss Mason. Mrs. Mcconnell,
Mrs SatEler, Mrs, Ouenzler, Mrs. II.
NJ. Gingrich, Mrs. Fetterhoff, Mrs.
Edward Hammaker, Mrs Crane, Mrs.
White, Mrs David. Mrs. Calvin Mil
Ter, Mrs Elder. Mrs Mehaffie, Mrs.
kitzminer, Mrs. McCshan. Mrs.
Meckley. Mrs Boon, Mrs. Mary
March and Mrs W. II. Wilson.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
LAETUS CJUB ENTERTAIN

MISS Lois G. Scott, the new In
dustrial secretary, of the Y. w. c.
~, will be honor guest this even
ing of the Laetus Club. at an in
formal social Mrs. John w. Ger
man, Jr., is in charge of this club
which is one of the Industrial Clubs
included in the membership of the
gymnasium, millinery, Bible. dress
making. cooking. etiquette and
various other classes in the art of
home making.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24

Mr.. and Mrs. Roy P. NJ. Davis and
daughters, Miss Helen, Miss Darthea
and Margaret Davis, of 1926 North
Second street, are home from their
country place, Cedar Cliff Lodge. Mt.
Union, where they spent the summer.
Mrs. Davis left to-day for Troy,
y. y, with her daughters. Miss Helen
and Miss Darthea Davis, who will en-
ter the Emma Willard school.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCEl

Mr.. and Mrs. J. Ralph Morrison,
of 615 North Front street, announce
the engagement of their daughter,
Miss Frances Florian Morrison. to
Frank o. Shoemaker, of Massilon,
Ohio. The bride-elect, an aiumna
OF Smith College. has since her debut
been actively interested in the char
tiles and Red Cross work of this
city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
THREE MCCORMICK SISTERS
STUDYING AT ANN ARBOH

IN tss oro'ds isw M0gicR fba fTni
versity Of Michigan, and her sister,
Miss Bernardo Mccormick. of the
freshman class, a graduate of Cen
tral High this year left to-day for
Ann Arbor, to begin their winters
work. Saturday, Miss Elizabeth Nc
Cormick, sophomore OF the Uni
versity, leaves for college. accom-
panied by her mother, Mrs. Harris
3. Mccormick. of Riverside, who will
spend several weeks with her daugh-
ters in Michigan.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
HIT RY Alto

Ezra Capp, OF Lewistown, while
looking the town over Saturday even
ing. was struck by an automobile
driven by Ruth Phillips, of Steelton.
The accident happened at Sixth and
Forster streets. Capp was taken to
that he was badly injured, but the
physicians dismissed him, as they
We're unable to locate his injuries.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
AITn STnIkEs cuun

Bessie Beck, aged s, OF 1915 Bar
tine avenue. was struck by an au-
tomobile last night at Front and Yer
beke streets. The little girl was taken
TO the Harrisburg Hospital, where an
investigation revealed the fact that
she had suffered a fractured rib and
other minor injuries.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
VISITOR FROM IOWA

". I. MCCUIIoCh, OF Shenandoah,
Page County, Iowa, is spending two
or three days in this city with his
relatives, Miss Ellen X. McCulloch
and Samuel W. McCulloch at 1909
North Second street Mr.. McCul-
loch has been visiting relatives near
his former home in Juniata county
whom he has not seen for twenty
seven years.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
MOTOR TO CAMP MEADE

Mr.. and Mrs. Edward r. Spons-
Ter, Miss Louise Sponsler. of 105
Chestnut strees, Miss Kathreen
Westbrook. of Melrose, and Martin
w. Eager, of 13S State street,
motored to Annapolis. Md. yester-
day where they visited Lieutenant
and Mrs. NE Curzon Eager. Lieut..
Eager is stationed at Camp Meade.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
MARRIED AT ELKTON

Among the many couples welded
at Gretna Green, Elkton, Md, dur
ing the last week are Miss Alva
Sweger and Walter De Frehn, both
of this city.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
HOME FROM YORK

Miss Gertrude f. Schutt. of IL
North Fifteenth street. has returned
home from York where she spent the
weekend with MIR. and Mrs r. o.
Stellsmith. While there she was a
guest at dinner, given in honor of
Mr.. and Mrs. Stallsmith In celebration
of their wedding anniversary.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24

Miss Clara NJ. Harclerode, of
Steelton. spent the weekend with
friends at Mount Holly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward z. Gross
we're in New York last week to see
their son, Lieutenant Henry NJ
Gross before he sailed for France
with part of the Rainbow division
Mr.. and Mrs. Orville Hickok and
children of Front and Locust streets.
are home from Williamsport, where
they were guests of Mrs. Hickok's
mother, Mrs. ]. Henry Cochran.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24

Miss Helen Keiser. of 1922 Green
street has entered the training
school for nurses at the St. Agnes
Hospital. Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mgs. David f. Tracy. of
Cottage Ridge, are home after
pleasure trip to Atlantic City.
William B. Rose. of 265. Herr
street, left to-day for the Randolph
Macon Academy, at Bedford City.
Ta
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
EAMER R-HERMAN
WEDDING CARDS
Young Couple Married in New
Kingston Will Live in
New York City

Mrs, P. Wolford Herman. of New
announcing the marriage of her
daughter, Miss Margery Lilly Her.
man to jay Zeamer, Tuesday. Sep
tember is. The ceremony was a
quiet one, taking place at high noon
at the brides home with the Rev.
William Fleck, pastor of the Lu-
theran Church at Littlestown and
an old friend of the family, officiat-
ing. Only the immediate relatives
were in attendance. The bride wore
4 stylish dark blue cloth travelling
costume with hat TO match. Mr..
and Mrs, Zeamer left Immediately
after the service for New York
where they viii make their home.
The bride was a student OF Dick
nson College, completing course
afterward at Columbia University.
where she and Mr.. Zeamer first
neighbors at home. For several
years she has been a. member of
the faculty of the Teachers Training
School at Greenville. North Caro-
lima. She comes of distinguished
Revolutionary r ancestry one of her
forbears being General John Arm
strong, major general in the War
of the Revolution and another
great-great grandfather, Martin
Herman, also was a soldier of that
war. Mrs Zeamer is q member of
chapter, Daughters of
the American Revolution and has n
number of. friends in this city.
Mr.. Zeamer is a son of the late
Jere Zeamer. editor of the Carlisle
Sentinel for many years. He is a
travelling representative for a large
leather firm of New York city, with
territory extending through the
southern states and South America.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
AT 8TSrORTC CHT1RcH

Sergeant Charles o. Wilson, OF
525 Maclay street, now located at
Camp Hancock. Augusta, Ga. at
tended services last Sunday in the
church of which President Wilson's
father was at one time pastor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24

city. is spending several days among
old friends here, before leaving for
Washington, d. c.. for a permanent
residence.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
WinterdaIe Dances

10 North Market Square, Tuesday.
Thursday and Saturday evenings.
Hall for rent Monday. Wednesday
and friday evenings.-Advt-
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24

Cheston Jones, who has accept
position in the Treasury Dei
ment at Washington. There
eight guests.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
no LoCATE ~ WASHINGTON

Miss May f. Jackson, of Phila-
delphia. for several years in Gov
ernment employ and located in this
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-09-24
DIMES NORMAN ZONES

Miss Rose B. Mumma entertained
at dinner at the Mumma Bungalow
at Progress. in honor of Norman
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-07
After Wrestli, g Medal
Despite His AZ Yeas
(Ry Associated Press.l

OMAHA, Mar. Fired Beell at the age
of IL j. going out after the middleweieht
wrestling championship. Beell, writing to
friends here, stated that a soon a. his
wife RECEIVERS from an attack Of pneu
'mona he will come here from his Wiscon
sin home to start training. Admitting
that he i not the wrestler he was n decade
ago when he defeated Frank Gotcb. Bccll
says he will nave no trouble making l5S
pounds and will bar nonc AT that weight.
He expects to arrange bouts with Mike lo-
KEEL. Pet Brown. Chris Jordan and others
Of the middlcwcight division.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1917-03-07

The CineinDati Reds have Hal Chase
signature 10 u two-year contract cover
Ing the seasons ~ i9lI-lS.
NV York walkers have liked upon
Washinston's Birthday for their sixth an
nual handicap hike from city hall 10 Con,
ey Island.
Mickey King, the latest Australian box
cr 10 invade Americas, j. former middle
weight chsmpin of the Antipodes. Ill
lost his tile 10 Les Darcy.
Dar.men of both Harvard and Val,
have reported for practice. The candi-
dates are divided into crews and drilles
on the rowing machines.
John T.. Barry, Wa~shington's new pit
cher, is three years under age, 80 his faith
er. had to sign the Washington contract
for him.
President Weeghman of the Chicago
Cubs denies the statement credited TO hin
that the Cubs would give pitcher Alexand.
err of the Phillies a salary of $4,000 1
year.
| Art Magirl, who won the Australian
weIterweight championship from Fred ka,
has returned 10 this country and il anx-
Iious to meet any of Americas leading
| w~elterweight batlers.
The fine work Of Fred Fulton in his re
cent New York bouts has won such favor
with the Gotham fans that they are nov
%touiing him strongly as the next heavy
weight champion.
The Minneapolis Millers have passed
up Hickman, KY, as a training camp
parsons, Kan, will he the scene of theil
practice work this spring.
Sam Langford. who new makes hi
home in Chicago, is tutoring Ever Ham
MGR in the fine points of the mitt game
The "Tar Baby" believes that Ilamme'
will vet shine az a star in the lightweight
armament.