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Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04
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of friends at her home on Main St
The diversion was five hundred and
was enjoyed by two tables. After the
game delicious light refreshments
were served.
Mrs. Neeley's guests were Mes
danes Geo. Plummer, Geo. Butler
c. w. Gallagher. B. Gallagher, Ira
Waggoner, the Misses Elizabeth Bak-
err. Lucille and Elizabeth Gallagher
Fern Hardin and Geraldine Wag-
goner.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04
SOCIAL and PERSONAL

VVVun6 0uVO ] 6uuVVIVnk
A. A. and Charlie Towle made
business trip to Reno this week.
Mason Z. Mcleod has been reap
pointed postmaster at Yerington.
Mrs. F. O. Stickney has been
on the sick list for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Rogers were in
Y,erington shopping on Thursday
Mr.. and Mrs. c. A Week of the Blue
stone spent Sunday evening in town.
Mrs. Geo. Butler will leave soon
for visit with her people in Mime
sofa.
Mrs. Harvey Trenam accompanied
Mrs. Lorraine Gum to San Francisco
for visit
Mr.. and Mrs. w. R. MCGOWAN
motored to Tahoe last week. They
topped at various resorts around
the lake and returned on Wednesday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Morgan, Sr.,
and Mrs. Leo Osborne were in town
shopping on Friday.
+. J. Schrader, manager of the Pitts
g-Dolores, is in town on business.
Ambro Rosaschi, of the East
East Walker, was in town last
Saturday.
DR.. Chase Masterson returned Sun
day from a delightful trip to the
mountains.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Snyder and
family in two autos left for their va
cation last Friday.
Classified ads in the Times do the
business. A lost skirt found its owner
after one insertion.
Mrs. Tom Cook and two children
left Saturday for visit to her former
home in California.
Miss Marion Mckenzie is here
from Gold Hill on a visit to rel
atives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Kinds motored |
down from Simpson in heir new
Buick on Wednesday.
Mrs. Bine Rossen and Billie left
last Sunday for Pacific Grove for a
vacation at the seaside.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM Sutherland have
returned to Ludwig from a honey
moon spent on the Coast
c. c. Tidd and family were in town
from Simpson Wednesday. They |
looked happy in new REQ.
Mrs Gregor left Friday for a months |
rest on the coast. She will spend |
most OF the time at Oakland.
Word has been received from Mrs |
to the Utah state line; passable but
poor to camp at Fish Springs, Utah,
on western edge of the desert, dis
tance 464 miles. five gallons gaso-
line $3.50, one gallon OF oil SIPS.
Continued in next ssue)
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04
RINK THEATRE
Littell & Weir, Mgrs.

Saturday, August 4th; Pathe Pro.
gram: "Pathe News No. So, Tin
Off 3 reel drama; Bringing Tn
Father. reel comedy.
Sunday, August 5th; The Crab. a
5 reel drama; THE Road Agent,
Triangle comedy
Tuesday. August 9TH; Program sub.
ject to change; Somewhere in
France. Paramount feature.
Thursday, August 9th. Jim Bludso"
) reel Triangle feature; "A Male
Governess", Triangle comedy.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

One of the most spectacular photo
plays ever put on the screen IS an
nounced in Jim Bludso". which will
re seen at the Rink Theatre onAuRust
9th The action includes the flooding
OF a Mississippi river town through
the bursting of a levee Water is seen
rushing through the streets in streams
and eventually coming up to the sec
ond story windows of the houses. An
other remarkable incident OF the pro
duciton is the complete destruction by
fire OF large river steamer, the Pral-
rie Belle OF the Hay noem. Triangle
Fine Arts bought river boat for the
play. and ii was burned to the waters
edge, after which an explosion sent ITS
hulk into the air in splinders.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04
ADJUSTMENTS
MUTUAL THEATRE
S. J. HARRIS,
Proprietor and Manager.

Sunday, August 5th. 10000 Leagues
Under the Sea-, a great Superfeat-
ure.
Matinee go; prices 20c and 35c.
Two shows in the evening; prices 25c
and SOC.
Tuesday, August 9TH. Mae Murry in
a powerful and original photoplay
"On Record.
Wednesday, August Sth, Nell Ship
man and George Holt in Thru the
Wall" a Greater Vtagraph Produc-
ton, 6 reel feature and a Frank
Daniels comedy links the Cobbler."
Thursday, August 9th, Vivian Martin
in THE Spirit of Romance, also a
Bray Photograph.
Friday, August 10th, Lillian Walker
in The Dollar ard the Law. a 5
reel Greater Vitagrapnstearurc, and
a Dig comedy Big Bluff AMI Bowl
etc ing Pals"
Saturday. August 18th. Marguerite
Clark in The Valentine Girl'', a
pathetic and fanciful story OF the
courage and resourcefulness of a
child whose Gambler father did
not want her: a masterful blending
OF pathos and charm. quaint humor
and appeal, also Burton Holmes
Travel Picture.
Sunday, August 5. the Uuiversal's
WonderpiNure 10000 Leagues IN
der Sea"
II Il, =. I
who will be seen NJ the Mutual on
Tuesday. in the l.asky- Paramount pro
duction "On Record" is surrounded
by cast of unusual excellence. in
Guiding such splendid artists as Tom
Forman. Charles Ogle. Henry Bar
rows. Gertrude Maitland and Lucien
Littleheld The story was written by
John b. Clymer and Paul West and
prepared for the screen by G. Dubois
Proctor. and the production was made
for the Lasky Company under the
direction of Robert Leonard.
Vivian Martin. the charming Pallas-
Paramount star will be seen II the
Mutual on Thursday in her latest sue
cess, the whimsical story OF "Thc
Spirit of Romance.3is becoming a
fashion plate for all the young society
misses throughout the country. In
THE Right Direction" she was mere
~ a tattered waif. but as the French
model in THE Wax Model she had
an opportunity to display many OF her
pretty frocks and in her forthcoming
production. The Spirit of Romance
in which she is seen as young heir
ess. she has an opportunity to display
many more. Miss Martins slender
ness and piquancy is the delight OF
designers.
"The Tarantula", Friday at the
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

Mrs. c. f. Johnston was hostess
at dinner Wednesday evening lin
honor of her house guest. Miss Mar
tina Weber, of Berkeley. The tempt
ing viands were greatly enjoyed and
a delightful evening OF music and
stories followed.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

The principal roles in THE Crab"
Triangle-Kay Bee play, from II,
studio of Thomas II. Ince. which will
be seen at the Rink Theatre. August
5th. are allotted to Tkelrla Salter and
Frank Keenan,. The story is that OF
rich and grabbed old man who adopts
an orphan child, not because of any
love for her. but simply to thwart the
expectations Of the neighbors, who
have no idea that he could possibly
be guilty OF kind act
The little girl. taken into house OF
gloom. insists on Frightening it with
her own happiness and her undisguis-
ed for the sour old man. with the re.
suit that eventually she acquires a
chum and playmate. to the immense
astonishment OF all the village.
Thelma Salter has long been known
a. one OF the most appealing Of the
screens child actresses, while Frank
keenan, is admirably fitted for the part
OF the hard old man.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

|
No reasonable offer refused. G. A.
Bragg, Thompson Smelter, Phone
347. -2Nt
FOR SALE.-Upright pi..ro in first
class order; elegant mahogany case;
able. Apply p o. Box s, Wabuska
| Nevada.
| FOR SALE-House and big lot
| Small amount down. rest easy pay
ment Inquire Mark Erway.
| FOR SALLY erington Ice and Soda
| Water Factory and three Beer
| Agencies. Inquire of c. M. Cod
dington, Yerington, Nevada.
| At.
| LOST horses, z two-year old, I'M
branded ycarling. unbr., a big bay
ed, yearling unbranded, big bay
mare, branded with circle ], and an
old bay gelding. A reward of $5C
is offered for their return to Andrew
Drake, Pioneer Stable, Yerington
! LOST-lA side curtain for REQ car.
Finder return to Bank Saloon and
receive reward.
| LOST-Between Morgan andPlum-
mer Ranches a grey coat Finder
return to this Office and receive re-
ward.
>~>~~~~~~~~~~~~>~~~~>~~ ~s-~~~~~~~~~~~~~~S
Mrs. Geo. Ambrose and MissMarion
Mckenzie we're weekend visitors to
Ludwig. They were guests OF Mes
danes Tom Doud and Vernon Am
Erose.
c. T.. Wedertz that she is rapidly re-
gaining her health at the coast
Mrs. +. W. Simpson and Mrs. OK.
Beaman of Smith Valley were visit.
ing Mrs. G. w. Webster ON Thur sday.
DR.. Palmer of Reno, mission super
intendent, held the Quarterly Con
ference at the Methodist Church on
Friday.
Deane Harris OF Dayton is
spending part OF his vacation with
Mr.. and Mrs. +. O. Stickney at
the ranch.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. B. Kyker and their
sons moved on Tuesday to Jackson,
California where they will make their
permanent home.
Mrs w. +. Powers and family are
comfortably installed in cottage at
Santa Cruz and enjoying themselves
in the cool sea breezes
Have your shoes repaired at Sand
man She uses the best OF oak leath-
er-makes your shoes look like new
and guarantees his work.-hdv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Plummer, Har-
ry and Marvin and Miss Fern Hardin
made a trip to Fallons last Sunday
They enjoyed the fishing and had :.
fine outing.
Mrs. Jas. Medley will leave this
afternoon for Reno and San Francisco
She will visit with her sister at the
former place and select her fall stock
at the latter.
II w. Mcneil drove in from Reno
Monday with a new seven passenger
Hupmobile for Ed. Tanner. Mr.. Tan
ner will put the car into rent service
and invites us all to try it out
Albert Ross, violinist, will leave
| shortly on a tour on Pantages Cir
cult embracing all the large cities east
| of Chicago, the Pacific Coast, and
| Canada Miss Rosinof, the brilliant
pianist of Chicago. will play his ac-
compartments. Mr.. Ross is bidding
| his friends adieu.
Rev. Geo. Clark and Miss Clark of
| Schurz were up for the Quarterly Con
ference.
]. +. and Mrs. Mckay with Harry
and Stanley Davis left Sunday morn
ing for Lake Tahoe. They made the
trip in the Ford and are camped at
Lakeside The fishing is good and the
fish delicious.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

LOST-Between Morgan andPlum-
mer Ranches grey coat Finder
return to this office and receive re-
ward.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

FOR SALE.-Upright pi-Eo in first
class order; elegant mahogany case;
also mahogany stool; very reason
able. Apply p o. Box s, Wabuska,
Nevada.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04
CLASSIFIED ADS
FOR SALE

FOR SALE-Five Passenger Velie
Touring Car for Sale very cheap
No reasonable offer refused. G.. A
Bragg, Thompson Smelter, Phone
347. pit
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

Mrs. Geo. Ambrose and Miss Marion
Mckenzie we're weekend visitors to
Ludwig. They were guests OF Mes
danes Tom Doud and Vernon Am
Erose.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

C. +. Wedertz that she is rapidly re
gaining her health at the coast
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

LOST-A side curtain for REQ car.
Finder return to Bank Saloon and
receive reward.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

to the Utah state line; passable but
poor to camp at Fish Springs, Utah
on western edge of the desert, dis
tance 464 miles. five gallons gaso-
line $3.50. one gallon OF oil SIPS.
Continued in next issue)
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

Mrs. F. w. Simpson and Mrs. OK.
Beaman of Smith Valley were visit.
ing Mrs. G. w. Webster ON Thur sday.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04
LOST

LOST
LOST horses, Z two-year old, I'M
branded, ycarling, unbr., a big bay
ed, yearling, unbranded, a big bay
mare, branded with circle J, and an
old bay gelding. A reward of $5C
is offered for their return to Andrew
Drake, Pioneer Stable, Yerington
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

Mrs Jas. Medley will leave thi
afternoon for Reno and San Franciss
She will visit with her sister at tn
former place and select her fall stoc
at the latter.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

"The Tarantula". Friday at tn
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

Tuesday afternoon of this week
Mrs Jas. Medley entertained a group
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

DR.. Palmer of Reno, mission super
intendent, held the Quarterly Con
ference at the Methodist Church on
Friday.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

Sunday, August 5. the Universal
Wonderpicure 10000 Leagues IN
der Sea"
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

FOR SALE-H ouse and big lot
Small amount down. rest easy pay
ment Inquire Mark Erway.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. Geo Plummer, Har
ry and Marvin and Miss Fern Hardin
made a trip to Fallons last Sunday
They enjoyed the fishing and had
fine outing.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

II W.McNeill drove in from Reno
Monday with a new seven passenger
Hupmobile for Ed Tanner. Mr.. Tan
ner will put the car into rent service
and invites us all to try it out.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

Have your shoes repaired at Sand
man's-he uses the best of oak leath
er-makes your shoes look like new
and guarantees his work.-hdv.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

Deane Harris OF Dayton i;
spending part OF his vacation will
Mr.. and Mrs. F. O. Stickney a
the ranch.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

Mr.. and Mrs. n. b. Kyker and their
sons moved on Tuesday TO Jackson
California where they will make their
permanent home.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

Miss Hetty Alexander and Miss
Dora Bangs were the guests of Mes
danes Crowninshield and Leavitt ear
ly in the week. Miss Bangs is an
neice of Mrs. Crowninshield and stop
ped for a little visit while enroute
from St Luke's Hospital in San Fran
cisco to Miners Hospital at Tonopah
where both young ladies have accept
ed positions.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

Mrs. w. +. Powers and family are
comfortably installed in cottage a,
Santa Cruz and enjoying themselves
in the cool sea breezes.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

Miss Leona Robinson is suffer
mig from paralysis of her left arm
She is under the care OF a physic
ian and has gone to Hope Vale
and Lake Tahoe in hopes of Der
efitting by a change of climate.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

FOR SALE-Yering Ice and Soda
Water Factory and three Beer
Agencies. Inquire of c. M. Cod
dington, Yerington, Nevada.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

Classified ads in the Times do the
business. A lost skirt found its owner
after one insertion.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

Mr. and Mrs. John Snyder and
family in two autos lett for their va
cation last Friday.
Yerington times. [volume] (Yerington, Nev.) 1907-1932, 1917-08-04

Mrs. Tom Cook and two children
left Saturday for visit to her former
home in California.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-12
The Fistic Game
BY RiNGsIDI:.

CHICAGO, March ll.-Jess Willard,
heavyweight champion. left loop
hole for himself when he recently
signed contract to exhibit with u
circus again this season. The loop
hole is clause III the contract which
permits him to break IL BY giving
Jess wasn't quite sure when he
signed up how the public would take
to the idea of having its champion
out Of the ring for another year. A
few weeks ago there didn't appear to
be any man in sight capable OF giving
him good battle for the title. Then
Fred Fulton, OF Rochester. Mimi,
bobbcd up and commenced moving
them down AS fast as they faced him,
and Willard was compelled to sit uP
and take notice. With one car 10 the
ground. the champion realized that
public demand sooner or later might
force him to meet Fulton or he ac-
cused Of airing Inn But the do
mand had not reached its apex and
Willard hooked up with the circus.
Willard doesn't want to lose his
title. II is the asset which has been
coming the money. for him ever since
he downcd Jack Johnson al Havana.
and with the title gone. Wizards at
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-12
WILLIAM AND MARY NINE
WILL TAKE FIELD TO-DAY
Captain Garnett Has Several Old Wen
bnck In Harness. and Expects to
Have 81 Good Team.
Especial TO The Times-Dispa,ch !

Especial TO The Times Dispatch
WILLIAMSBURG, VA, March II =
Tomorrow the candidates for the In
dian nine Will he called out for Tho
initial workout. During the last week
the battery candidates have been hard
al work preparing for the regular IN
auguration of the baseball season
About hfty men are expected 10 show
up in uniform on Cary athletic ncld
Tomorrow.
Captain Garnett and Forchand arc
the only old mound artists To appear
so far. IT lis very doubtful whether
Jones will he able to come out ON ac-
count of his injured shoulder SO HE
list of varsity men is rather low. How
ever. Hubbard has hopes OF curing
Parker. Il Portsmouth boy, Of his Wild
ness. which Is his drawback, and which
he has been unable to work out during
two seasons. Close, an 4. NJ A. man.
first decided TO Try pitching, but has
since taken to tho backstop position.
Suthcrlin. last years scrub. as we'll
as Carpenter. CARRIER. Of w NJ A..
Daylc and Bland. OF different high
schools, are also making bid for the
masked position.
In the infeld, Helm is the only
regular baseman or hand. while Cos
lee and Geddy probably Will hold their
places in the outiield.
a good many scrubs will make strong
bids for the different positions. while
there is some good material among the
new men available also. johnson.
Richardson and r. j.. ellis viii repre-
sent last years second team, while
fortress. Cato, Brooks, Close, Bland
Crigler, Murry, CARRIER and Doyle have
good reps" in prep circles.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-12
Individual standing
Name
CALL DIRECTORS MEETING
IJnchburE baseball Officials win or
Ennizc Fcrmnnrntiy on Tucsda,.
CnIl for Funds.
Ispecial ID The rImes.nL.nn1..l-l

Especial 10 Tine Times ptsratrAi
4 LYNCREtRG VA. March H. i'm.
tentative board Of directors ar inc
Lynchburs Baseball and Auusemnu,
Association has issued can for d
meeting Of the stockholders Of thn
association 10 be held on Tuesday to,
organization purposes The ainount 81
stock required - organize under inc
charter practically has been secured.
and no trouble viii he Experienced il,
organizing with 400 shares placed be.
fore the time Of the meeting
Z IT is expected that tho first can ror
funds viii be on April L. when 30 per
cent will b asked b. the association.
This viii he more than the amoun.
required 10 put up the guarantee re-
INJURED hy the league. 10 provid, Tor
all bills advanced by Mayor Jester and
10 give anSrle funds for TRANSPORTATION
for the players and for training az
spenscs.
Ms The remainder Of the stock Win ~
subject TO the call OF the board Of III
trectors 10 ne elected by the stock
sholders next week. The general i'm
spEassion seems 70 prevail tina, the ten.
ftatiYe officers and directors viii he.
come the permanent organization 10,
'Kia year,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-12
meets flush.

Fulton. meanwhile. is going his way
mand. lie is brimfui OF confidence
and is barring none OF those who
would meet him..
New York who want to get on with
me-" said Fulton recently. ~ will take
them as fast as they come. III there
is n decent nurse In sight. but I want
the winner To take all. There is no
reason | should meet a lot of dubs so
they can get the losers end OF fat
purse"
Carl Morris. the Oklahoman. is one
man Fulton does not take strongly,
but is anxious to meet. Back In Full
toms green kid days Norris won from
there is any money in II Fulton is anx-
ious to wipe out that blot by giving
Morris the trouncing OF his life.
Promoters who arc tired OF watch
Ing the same old faces perform in the
welterweight division and would like
to see Il fresh one step I'm and give
a peek at Bob" Russell. OF Chicago.
He is just getting started profession
ally and he IS whirlwind and his
punching ability is there. The man
who beats him can claim to be the
best l45-pounder in Chicago
Russell is twenty years old and he
trained for couple of years for fun
idea that he could fight. He's had
eight scraps around here and has
given good account of himself in
all Of them The doctors say Russell
has one Of the best hearts boosted by
any fighter.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-12
HAVANA RESULTS

fMst receive, furlonss,sureset, ~
or Hss ioi' draw, 70 a"1 :" h and
even, second EIeanor. ilo Carey. 10 TO. /,
70 J.. and 70 /, third Time. i:o3 i-H.
Idier Loc"land, Lily Ormc. Lost Fortune,
sscond--,se and . half fnrIonss--Ien-
shrn's Pride. i0t tGrayt. 10 ]. 10 ], AMI
1" . nrs; Fclina To- ,Minkp. to l.
TO and 20 !. second; Nino Muchaho.
third Time Iii, Sherwood. pro,as oras.
Edi'h Olga Cpppertown. Purple and Gold
also
Thrd-hvs and hair furlongs-Hesi-
tation, as ~ tWukoh, 10 to I, to ].
and 10 l. tr-t; Sarnoc. J. ". Ir. 1906
,Minks H., a., a. si;. to !, ,so,o s; second F;
Marvellous, Passion Eddie Mott Hue Wing
also ran.
90 %:av4a "ss s,s to 3: aaa % 'Fa Z:
&. aud /" j. .scnnd; Jesse. IT.. Io7 Corey.
ia ~. peg ssen river sn" 70 'fird T,mG.
Luke Nanzhndt also ran.
Fifth--one mile--Amperc. a., li3 (Min-
n ,sIpe 10, M,ak J. ana 10 eyer" np"' s Eni
even secondi sandei. liz Collins. 3 to !,
Elssha SIERRA. Royal Tea. s"prem. "e Brook X:
ra ss'A"9' w,ns T. t~sn snsdTF1 !"
snd to ;, nrsi Molly Q. ioI twakon,, !;
Ultra Ti,nt. I:,7. Iyndora. Page White,
Feather Buster, Muznnu. Tiger Jim also
seven,h-rni,e aud twenty yards--Tinkle
Belle. 100 tyinkl. u to 10 |. to /:
20 3. second. Old Man Crit, 81 (Wing
IIs Ta,ia IA, cu,tyhunk. csitaSeI. pro' %i.
Ansrgio~ also ran.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-03-12

traction at the box oficc would end
He doesn't care enough for lighting
to keep ON Ii he Is shorn Of his crown.
whelming. but as long as tho title Is
revenue producer, he wants to hang
on TO II.
Moreover. he doesn't want to lose
with the fght-ioving public. So he
knew that IL the demand that he meet
Fulton became insistent he must
either Sise the p1asterer a chance at
himself the target FOR lot OF UNI
pleasant stun when he exhibited with
the circus. Hence tho loophole In the
IL the public Insists that Fulton get
chance before the circus closes next
November. Willard will cancel his con-
tract and get down to hard training
for the Minnesotan
III the demand Is not noisy he will
continue reaping the fat salary-ssid
10 be $500 day-which he can draw
Tor Tor, appearing with the show. VIII
pc taken seriously. and that II he Is
be Will be hnmbled by the mighty
Getting down TO cases on this Full
toh- Willard affair. there undoubtc dly
will be match between them some
time Fulton Is the only man who
Undoubtedly he can trim any OF the
other challenEers as easily as he did
Weinert and Cowler. Atpresent ten
round no-decislon AFFAIR is about the
The money whic CHI the champion asks
is possible in only one place New York
where the short bouts are in vogue
Willard knows his worth. and his
demand. variously estimated at 10000
to $4,000. for meeting Fulton in ten
rounds rs by no means cxorbitant.
They called him hoid-up man when
he asked--and got-$47,5o0 for boxing
Frank Moran. yet the house drew more
than 100000. match with Fulton
would undoubtedly prove an even
greater magnet. So N,iiia,.i.s demand
FOR big purse is within reason and
he cannot be blamed for not rushing
Into bout simply for the sake Of
removing this Fulton.
So II behooves the fans to sit tixht.
Some promoter with real cash is going
to sec the light soon and the match
Will he on. And there arc those who
would not he surprised II the cham
pion went TO the floor for the count in
less than ten rounds IL that terrible