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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
STATES TRACK MEET OFF
"Preping" for War by Virginia Col
leges Kills All Dates

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. April 5.--Pre-
parations for war in Virginia colleges has
resulted in the cancellation of the Penn
state track teams proposed tour states
track athletes were to have left here to-
night for meets with University Of Vr-
ginia. Washington and Lee and Virginia
Polytechnic Institute. kilograms from the
University OF Virginia management this
morning advised that all students had gone
into military training and all scheduled
athletic contests were called off. Similar
action was taken by the other colleges on
States slate. I.i lmt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
AMERICAN LEAGUE MANAGERS

AMERICAN LEAGUE MANAGERS
CLARENCE ROwLAND-Tcamsh have won
1s2 and lost 126 games. Percentage. .59i.
Finished second once, third once. Average
position In race, 2 so. Became manager In
l01s. Born In Plattesville. Wis. February IL,
1879.
FIELDER JONES-Teams have won sos
and lost 36S games. Percentage, :5s9. FIN
ished first once. second once, third three times.
ffth once. Average position in race. 2. SO.
Became manager In 1901. Born In Shingle-
house. Pa. August 13. 1874.
HUGH JENNINGs-Teams have won s57
and lost 6s3 games. Percentage, $50. Fin
ished first three times, second twice. third
twice. fourth once, sixth .wce. Average po-
sition In race. 2.9O. Became MANAGER In 1907.
Born IN rittston. Pa. April 2. 1870.
lost 1l95 games. Percentage. .5i8. Finished
first six times. second three times. third ontc.
fourth twice. fifth once. sixth twice, seventh
twice, eighth twice. Average position In race.
S6S. necame manager In 1891, Born In
CIHRR GRITF%ITTwT"ams % have won 1928
Hnd lost lO6s games. Percentage. .53i, Fin
ished first once. second four times, third once.
fourth four times. fifth twice. sixth twice.
seventh twice. Average position in race. 400.
hecame manager In 1901. horn in Nevada.
No.. November 90. 1860.
IaO and lost i57 games. Percentage. .4s1.
Finished fourth once. fifth once. Average po-
sition In race. $50. Became manager In 1918.
Born In Lnwrence. Mass. October -. 1876.
LEE FOH!-Teams have won 122 and lost
1916 games: Percentage. .iso. Finished sixth
900 itccame manager In 1915. Born In Pitts
bureh Pa. November RI, 1879.
JOHN BARRN-Became manager In 1917.
Born In Mcriden, Conn, April 26, 1887.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
INTERNAL DISSENSION MAY BE
\ THE CAUSE OF BREAK IN CIRCUIT
OF EASTERN LEAGUE NEXT FAIL,
clubs Disagree Over Adoption of Rule Allowing
Only Three Professionals-Sides Taken and
4 Trouble Appears Inevitable

.-,r,, var staring us In the face, the
Ws.,a AZ sports may be the center of
hattie and the branch that will
enoueS ,he fireworks in basketball, accord
fuins' 70 ,ha erandoledope. a clash and posi-.
ins w~.,ntjon of the Eastern League APP
ps - Us csrtain to occur at n meeting likely
pxs hsld In a couple OF weeks. The trou-
y. arises over the motion OF william
ssSs.artz and Bert Bun, owners or the
U.sSing team. to have RUE passed
kssoIhs khs the league teams will be composed
vn',s .srsa professional and two amateur
w. BEFORE the meeting of the moguls
pn'T Ts,s.dav evening Schwartz and Bun
~ n..'.sd the subject with several of their
el'Ns~nates in the cage sport and they
eo1ns there must be something done IL
ss..,tsr of finances. At the powwow the
ue ue-.Is decided to return home TO think
~ y. natter over and come back determined
w' " ,sre 4 definite stand. Reading had two
80 % vjth il prior to the meeting and
srune another into line after the eontao
adjourned.
ytoube Looks Certain
mt trouble appears certain. B. c. kuser,
,vnsr OF the Trenton franchise, denounced
srs proposal in vehement terms and said an
.S,,t was being made tC make boys"
,..s,,s ~. ont of the Eastern. He made 1t
s,.ir that II such a rule is passed Trenton
I'M withdraw. This is the only club that
~ announced It's desire to sever connection
~,h The league IL it is not composed Of
~ nrofessionals: but. on the other hand,
os.Snr. and one ether at least will drop
~ Eastern League II such rule is not put
~ sdect. II will just place little bet
IN you," said Schwartz to the writer.
Yhst We stand by our guns and if the three
.r6tvo rule is not put into effect will join
..rs other league. possibly one up the
ststa" Another manager made the same
announcement Somebody will have to give
1, and at present it looks certainty that
- amateurs will be on the team next year.
~ when the regulars meet again some
s.av change their minds, Three teams will
aver alter their opinion and, as said before.
,bey look to have the fourth vote necessary
for majority.
League Faces Crisis
Fhs league Is now face to face with the
nme proposition that has put every pro-
fsssional basketball league out of business.
that Of paying more money to the players
Z. than can be taken in at the box office. and a
continuance, of course, means THAT the
Eastern will follow in the footsteps of the
examinations that once were. 1t Is the de-
slrs Of all managers to win. and the SAL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
SCR APPS ABOUT SCRAPPERS S
LOUIS H. JAFFE
CHICAGO, April 3
BY LOUIS H. JAFFE

.,,, CHICAGO. April >:
Renco Ghe "md 0H at cr1 Mos ..
a a the heavyweiEht championsh;p said jess
vs.: %::' s.S, S,s ~ T$:;Ssr ssIis$ss ss
at the, title, Willard said: N don't think Nor
rs,t Showing thiS ti ought to give him ght with me
for about FIVE months and i can't do anything
TIME report that Jess willard, .be heavy
i weight champion. would give the winner
at his title this summer proved buncombe.
as was expected. Matt Hinckel. Of Cleve-
land. was willing--in fact anxious-to
stage the contest, a fifteen-round setto to
a referees decision at Cedar Point. o..
where Johnny Kilbane defended his aurels
against George CLANCY last Labor Day.
But it is evident from the above Chicago
statement that Mr.. willard would rather
grab off easy money under the canvas than
on the canvas against some one who would
endeavor to crush his jaw.
To say that Morris could dethrone Will
lard really Is out Of the question; yet It
would be time for Jess to appear in regu-
lar bout instead Of circus exhibitions. Nor
rs was lucky to earn a foul victory. as It
were, over Fulton. Although several New
York critics say that Frederck's foul was
deliberate, or looked as If 1t was deliberate.
there is no doubt that Fulton is far superior
to the Oklahoma heavyweight.
Willard doesn't like the idea of boxing
where 1t Is necessary to do regular training
for bout. and it may be that he will never
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
.. 'ow'e Entries for Tomorrow

~, naider' s,,s M Isabella Purse. for two-year-
Y! Hove niles 4 furiongs-(a)SioneyM Mart,
l(vS liz; 0newoe wetiNna. iis. IT, Mary Maud, III:
4 hlinsy sni1y itl2' Dalrose, lla; Dianthea. iis'
n ~ u. sses; sue uelsiming. maidens. three-year-
"; John HcJssn " furlongs-Prim Harry (imp.1
lol, LsSv ~, ia; Arbitrator, iO8: Meeio.
Z eqiek linn ci,nton: l01 'Life, lO4; sVeiour,
n C1iy, ioR ia; Miss Roseburg, iOe: Can.
N ''prhschEe, BACK oG Vote. lOl; Mary Lydia.
9isassses es selling. three. year .olds and up.
sna(Wa inn. Choice. lis: sKorfhase,
10, iSf sSSS; ssSS; kits. OF; Flare. 90; .Siiyey
4 MI rrce e,nnrapnei. 108.s
<4 snd int ,ne Magruder Purse. for three
TX; KIM pp, Z furlongs-Kewessa, if5:
Qol5crest nerod limp J. IO4; Indian Cha Mt
M6' Rornoy, 100: Cleaning, iO3; De,
race non9nie o9ae Tess. gs. -''' N
:sS iS",%l%@s. yar@s.k,rrnds99Sr fSr s9Sriyssr,olds ana
iiSp iM 100; Captain .cpara LssnsSon' srsSS III; ba'
d Valley. Niaosra; iour.a Ill .virsinIa W.. i04
S5. io1I. 1Ielssins, snsss, three.year- mile
lss. 81 io7; 'oakwoOd Boy. 100;
Isis ~ sii.. claiming, for four.year-o,ds and
U0. 10; sTom Hancock. i0S
y ~ ratiana. lOs; sinauieta. los;
\ HdA APPRENTICE allowance o,.,m.a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
FIFTEEN-BIRD EVENT
Jess Willard, Heavy Champ,
Would Fight Gernany

WASHINGTON, ID. C., April 5.-Jess
Willard. hea,yweight champion of the world.
"a year, is most keen to ret into action
again. lie has not been able to dic up an
opponent, so that when he heard that Ger
many might he available dis soul was filled
with joy. lie rippetl of the following teIe-
gram to President Wilson today:
"Dear MIR. President:
81 will fight. When do you want me?
JESS WILLARD"
As will be seen, there Is no mention Of the
purse, movie rights. place, referee. or any
thing else that has held up the big lighters
appearlnces In the past. There IL only evil
dent the large desire for fight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05

CONNIE MACK LEADS ALL MANAGERS
IN WINNING PENNANTS: SIX IN ALL
BY L. J. LANIGAN


Lifetime records of h Mack trout
ygh" Me leads IN the number Of his teams hare captured
"o"ng oeen successful an 14s trays and Clark rhs I22S
Clarence Rowands 59 Connie Mack pennants fe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
ECening Ledger Decisions
of Ring Bouts Last Night

NEW YORK-Fred Fulton lost on foul to
Carl Morris. fifth; Ted Lewis knocked out
Jimmy COfrey. first; Tom COwler stopped
Sailor Carroll, first; Joe WeiiinE defeated
Willie Beecher; Angie Rather shaded Young
Mike Donovan.
.BALTIMORE-Dick Loadman defeated Al
Shubert.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
LOCAL GUNNEkS IN TIE
Clair and Clegg Grass Is Straight
in Point Breeze Shoot

Harry Clair and Billy Clegg. local nim-
rods. tied for high gun honors in the Point
Breeze Gun Clubs weekly fifteen-bird event
held at Point Breeze Park, both gunners
collecting all their birds from the thirty
yard mark
Charles Wibank. of Moore. finished sec
ond, with "A score of thirteen, and Bockus
and j. Wilbank divided third place, with
twelve kills apiece.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05


NATIONAL LEAGUE MANAGERS
PAT MORAN-Teams have won Ist and
toN l?f Games. Percentage, .583. Finished
nrst once. second once. Average position In
race: 15c. BECAME manager in 1915. Born
In E!tahbnrg. Mass, February Z, 1876.
JOHN NcGRAW-Te0ms have won 1900 and
lost 1887 games. Percentage, so? Finished
nrst five times, second aye times. third once.
fourth fourth three times. hfth once. seventh once.
Become manager II 1899. Born In Truxton,
GEORGE STALIINGs-Teams have won
80 and lost 81. games. Percentage, .5e6.
Finished first once. second twice. third twice,
nIth twice. eighth once. tenth once. Average
iso;, Born In Augusta. Ga. November II,
WiLBERT RECOMMENDATIONS have won
2Gs and lost 259 games. Percentage. .bOs.
Finished first once. third once. ffth once.
Became manager in 1909. Born In Hudson,
Mass. June 20. 1864.
JAMES CALLAHAN-Teams have won s53
and lost 4lS games. Percentage, 400. Fin
ishcd fourth twice. nth twice. sixth once, sew
Became manager IN 1908. Born in Fitchburg.
Mass. March II. 1874.
MILLER HUGGINS--Trams have won 26i
and lost 3i5 games. Percentage. .433. Fin
isheG third once. sixth once, eighth twice.
Average position In race, q. .25. Became man
CHRISTY MATHEwsON-Teams have won
25 and lost ~ games. Percentage. .3s3. Fin
ished eighth once. Average position IN race.
eiehth: nccame manager in l2ls o Born In
FRED MITCHEILs-Hecame manager In
1917. Born in Cambridge. Mass. June 8.
1870.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
ARCHER FINALLY AGREES
TO PLAY WITH THE CUBS

CHICAGO, April 5.-Catcher James Ar.
cher, II holdout, finally has signed with the
Chicago Nationals lie previously had de-
clined to sign because of reduction in
salary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
Branch Hickey Case Today

ST, LOUIS, Mo. April 5,--The hearing Of the
suit of Phil Ball. president of the st. Louis
americans to restrain Branch RCkcy from
serving as president of the St Louis Nationals
will be held today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05
NlEHOFF

FINALLY ENTERS FOLD
Bert Niehoff, Philies' regular Sec
ond baseman. and. President Baker
agreed to terms at conference to-
day and the player signed 1917
contract. All of the Phillies are in
the fold.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05

New York fans should consider Jimmy John
ston the greatest matchmaker in the country
when pairing of boxers of his own stable. Four
Of his mitt fingers appeared in bouts at John
stons New York club last night and two won
by quick knockouts in the first rouni. The other
two also won-Ted Lewis stopped Jimmy Cofey
and Tom Cowler knocked out that pa athetic
heavyweight, Sailor Carroll.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05

Charley tKld) Myers Is after bouts with any
DATE ne Nike Sineent in sixround bart wpth
real money for his earnings instead OF the
possibility OF getting pair of cuff links--if
he defeated half a dozen boxers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05

again appear in contest with his title at
stale.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05

Vito Colonne will hold special show at the
Broadway Monday afternoon, viz. Young Law
renee VS. Lew Singer. Way Nelson VS. Billy
Hines, Joe Bradley frankie Conway, Bat
Ting Murray VS.. Indian Russell and Kid Murphy
VS.. Mickey Martin
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05

Abe Atteil, former featherweisht champion
is appearing In q monologue at the Ahambra
Theatre tonight, tomorrow night and Saturday
night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-04-05

~ Tould like to hook sames
SSSnf teams in Pernsylva-
klrsS oelawsr@. w. fsishnp.
~ \ S-~-v 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

can save you money and give you real
$50 50 to $3.50 coats for S225O Fabrics
include silvertone, burella, velours and
novelty fabrics. Styles are plain, trench,
sports and high or low waist models
half or full lined in the most approved
colors; sizes 10 to AZ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

A Sale Of S2l.75 to $3.50 Dresses
COMBINED all Atwood cloth
~ formerl
a color
A to coming carly!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16

4 T the above prices-S2o so to $3.50
n these coats, with their fur or
fabric collars and fur bands or fur
pockets, would easily be considered good
values.
But we took all maker had, SO we
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-12-16
Rainy Day Outfit, 1926

ANY boy will certainly look forward to
the day when he may wear one of these
raincoats-made of double texture plaid
back fabric--with hat to match Sizes /
to 10; sos to $685.
The Washington herald., 1917-01-07
"a Pairs Handsome &1Ic7
Velour P Portieres, pr.p Af.OS
Regular s19s5 and s29.95 values.

Heavy imported jute velour portieres
highly mercerized finish on both sides anc
finished with silk overlooked stitched
edge; in soft, plain tone colors of rose, rec
and green. All full width. Verona We
lour portieres in two-tone color combina
tions with embossed border designs
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07
Three Men ONLY
Delta'S First Call

On Wednesday morning Siduev j.
Artt OF Austin, Leonard Rogers OF
Delta, and Glen Bowles OF Eckert,
took the train for Fort Riley. where
they will go in training for the army
These three men comprise the five
per cent for the drafted army called
from Delta county. Another forty
per cent will go on September 9
Quite a number of relatives and
friends of the boys were at the sta,
ton to bid farewell and wish them
safety. Just how long the men will
be in training before being taken to
Europe. rs not known. but 1t is
thought that It will be well along to-
ward spring before they rsaoh the
other side. II is to be hoped that by
that time something will happen to
bring about satisfactory nsrco, so
that they will not have to go at all.
We regret to see this young blood
subjected to the hardships which must
be endured in the trenches--and pos.
sibly sacrificed.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07

the car could not be brought to a stop
in time and the spokes of tho wheel
were caught by grease cup on the
auto which with the rider. was drag.
ged under the car.
Blanke was brought in town at once
by Greathouse, who had started for
Grand Junction. and taken to DR., Bur
gins office. where his wounds were
dressed. He received some nasty cuts
and bruises about the head and right
arm and along the right side of his
body It was at first feared that his
spine had been injured but that has
fortunately proven otherwise. He is
still confined to his home but his con-
dition is not serious and II is believed
that he will son be out again.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07
U. S. OFFERS TO BUILD BIG
STORAGE CELLAR HERE

The government proposes to help
the growers on all reclamation pro-
jects secure ample storage buildings
or cellars to help save the 1917 crop.
the handling OF which is proving to be
coming problem Of great moment,
says the Montrose Press. c. ]. Elan
chard. statistician Of the reclamation
service. addressed a well attended
meeting of the Montrose Chamber Of
Commerce Thursday night.
Mr.. Blanchard put the proposition
briefly that the government is willing
to go fIfty-fifty on any proposition
for securing storage buildings for
spuds and onions particularly. The
growers are to raise half the money
for the building and the storage
charges will be used to pay the run
ming expenses. the interest and prin-
cipal back at S per cent per annum.
President Pyle is to appoint COM
mites for all three towns including
Delta.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07
John Blanke Ran Down bv
Automobile Sunday Morn

On Sunday morning John Blanke. a
school boy who resides with his par
ents at their ranch home on California
mesa. and young friend. were taking
wheel ride on the Grand Junction
road when Oscar Greathouse, also OF
California mesa, came up behind them.
There were five Of the boys in the car
beside Young Greathouse and they all
claim that the driver OF the machine
gave warning at once and one of the
cyclists got out OF the road. The
Bianke boy. however, kept-in the road
right in front OF the machine, accord.
ing to the boys.
Greathouse applied all the brakes to
the car as quickly as possible and
continued to signal with the horn. but
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07
Mr.. Luke Meyer
Returns Home

Luke Meyer returned from Chicago
yesterday and is now a full f1edged
engraver and manufacturing ieweler.
instead OF the school boy which he
was only a seemingly short time
since.
Luke worked for Roy L. Smith four
years learning the jewelers. trade.
He then went to Chicago and worked
a year in one OF the largest shops
there. At the end Of that time he
had managed to work up to the first
bench. After that he secured a posi-
tion with a manufacturing jeweler.
where he worked a number of months.
where he got the ms and outs of that
end of the business. Luke's ambitions,
however. would not permit him to stop
at that. so he worked nights taking
lessons in engraving from Mr.. Win
tiers, one OF the most accomplished
artists in this line.
Luke has made good. He will again
take a position for Roy L. Smith and
the latter feels that he has been
lucky in getting the young man back
to Delta. after becoming accomplished
sufficiently to hold a good position in
any OF the cities.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07
Attention Potato Growers.

The Directors OF the Farm Bureau
have been successful in securing
Dr.. E. p Sandsten, Horticulturalist
and potato specialist OF the Agricult-
ural college. for some field demonstr-
ations in selecting potatoes for seed.
He Will also lecture on diseases. and
cultural methods.
DR. Sandsten is one OF the best
potato men in the country. and is in
formed on every phase OF the sub
ject He always has something worth
while to say.
There will be two demonstration
meetings in the territory tributary
to Delta The first one viii be at
the place OF W. e. Mangus on Ash
mesa at 400 p. m. Tuesday. Sept. IL.
The other one will be in the potato
patch OF Thomas Ryan. mile east
of Delta on the main road. at $3.50 on
the morning of Thursday Sept 13.
County Agricultural Agent.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07
Reception in Hon
or of Teachers

On Monday evening Supcrin;S ld-
ent and Mrs E. II. Homberger gave a
reception in honor OF the new teachers
At their Garnet mesa home Flags
and flowers made up the decorative
scheme. A large baske, filled with
gorgeous autumn beauties. was the
gift of Mrs. Ed Stone
The evening passed In merry chat
whereby the incoming teachers met
the old faculty. the members OF the
board and their wives An interest
ing program consisting OF the follow
ing numbers. WAS rendered. Miss
Grace Adams sang MY Dear" Miss
Hammond sang From the LanI of the
Sky Blue Water" and Miss Gillctt
sang Cant you hear me Calling"
Miss Curtis and Miss Baldwin gave
series OF readings There were
timely talks by Principal Hender 'hCt.
Raichart and others.
w. II. Mathers read long letter
from DR.. w. Scott Cielana who Is now
in training Mt Ft. Riley His letter
was enthusiastic and descriptive OF
life there.
An excellent two course luncheon
was served by Mrs. Hombereer and
her niece. Hiss Lucille Bull. They
were assisted by Misses Bell. Fisher
and Raichart.
Mr. and Mrs. Homherger hospital.
ity made IT possible for the teaching
fraternity of Delta to ret acquainted
under the most enjoyable OF circum.
stances.
The Delta independent., 1917-09-07
Took Away One;
Returns with One

Undersheriff Thomas Beatty left on
the morning train Friday last with a
man by the name Of McCairn, whom
he was. returning to Denver The man
was examined that morning by local
physicians and declared to be dement,
ed He had been shipped here a short
time before by the d & r G. Ry. Co.
TO work on the road. No sooner had
he reached the camp than he wander.
ed away. He came in tosh only part.
1y dressed and was taken in by the
officers They let him 20 the next
day on his promise that he would re-
turn TO work. He then went to a
camp near Hotchkiss and got into
trouble with the cook, who drove him
turned here, this time without his
coat or vest. This time the authori
ties decided to have him examined
which resulted in his being sent to
Denver.
There was talk OF making the rail
road company stand the expense in
stead OF the county. but we ave been
unable to learn whether this viii he
done OF not II seems that they should
They employ agents TO hire men al
20 much each. and those sharks are
not so particular about the class OF
men sent as they are about the II
por
Mr., Beatty returned Wednesday ev,
ening from Kansas City with Forrest
Kite (known as Jack K.ie) whom he
brought back to face trial for wife de
sertion. Kite was indicted by the
recent grand jury. He is alleged to
have sent his wife to sanitarium
and left with his little gir' soon after
They lived at Lazear. He Is being
held here for trial.