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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
GALAHAD DEFEATS
WEST END TEAM
Methodist Tossers Humble Ar
rows; West Ends and Metho-
dists Tie For Third Place

With teamwork the keynote of its
play last night the Galahad Recreation
Club five defeated the West End Ath-
letic Club tossers in the initial con-
test of the City Amateur League bill
last night, on the Technical high
school floor. The final score was rs
to 80.
In the second game the Methodist
Club five humbled the P. r. r. Ar
rows by the score of % to 20. BY win
ming the contest last night the Gala
had five frightened its hold on second
place while the West End and Metho-
dist five ure tie for third place.
Show Superb Teamwork
The Galahad team displayed su-
perb teamwork and started the scor-
ing right from the opening of the
game. Seven players were used in the
contest and six figured in the scoring.
Gebhard and Wolfe headed the list
with nine two-pointers each. Every
man on the team played a strong de-
fensive game and the outcome was
never in doubt, although in the second
period the West End team took a
brace and made the game more inter-
esting.
Like the Galahad team, the Metho-
dist tossers started to annex the con-
test right from the first whistle and
in short time had rolled up a total
of 16 points to their opponents three
foul goals. The summaries:
GAT,AHAD r. G.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14

last decade, has announced officially
his retirement from amateur golf.
Golf course architects were put under
the ban of the last meeting of the
U. s. G. A. and were given to March l
to complete their work. BY this an
nouncement Travis relieves the handi-
cap committee, which faced the prob
lem of putting the veteran on the
list or dropping him. Travis states
that he is through with amateur golf
and says creating golf courses is more
soul satisfying than winning golf cups.
Both Philadelphia teams are doing
military duty in the south. GavVy
Cravath is drilling the Phillies until
the United States Army officers arrive.
Connie Macks crowd has been giving
on ehour each da yto military instruc-
tions.
When Syracuse goes to the Interna-
tional League it is probable that Troy
an dAlbany will join hands in taking
care of New York State League
team.
Johnny Overton's 4:16 will be plac-
ed on the books as a new worlds in
door record for one mile. This was
assured yesterday when Secretary
Fred Ruben, of the A. A. u, receiv-
ed certificate from a Philadelphia
city surveyor attesting to the correct
measurement of the Commercial Mu-
scum track in that city, on which the
Eli speed merchant made the sensa-
tional time last Saturday night. Inn
mediately after Overton turned in
4:16 there was some talk among the
athletes that the track was short.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
MEEIYs 6oRNER.

Activity on the part of amateur or
ganizations indicate another lively
baseball season for the vacant lots.
The West End A. C. will again take
care of all comers at Fourth and
Woodbine streets The field will un-
dergoe many improvements before the
season starts.
That official call from President
!. IL. Farrell for a meeting of the
New York State League is still await
ed. 1t is understood that the sched-
ule is ready for consideration and will
be submitted to all owners and man.
ayers before the meeting is held, in
order that changes may be made
promptly.
One month from to-day and the
major leagues will b emoving in an
other championship race. Reports
from the training camps indicate a
more close competition. However
there is no telling what may happen
after the season is one month old.
With the near approach for the time
for minor leagues to get on the move
time Is ripe for AL Lawson and Leo
Groom to start something new in a
league game. They have not been
heard from for a long time.
Red" Calhoun has a large squad
of players on his list. He admits that
few of theboys signed up are expert
enced men but hope to find some good
ones among the recruits.
Walter ]. Travis, one of the most
prominent American golfers of the
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
Philadelphia A. A. Team Is
After Exhibition Games Here

The Philadelphia A. A. would like to
arrange weekday and Sunday games
with all fast semiprofessional teams
and minor league clubs in this locality.
The Philadelphia A. A. will consist
of such players as Fred Blum, form
erly with the Southern League; Moore,
from the Three / League; YIN, for
mer star outfielder for the Chinese
University team; FothergilS KirlSe-
patricke, Barol and Skies from the
Schuylklll Valley League; Meadow
croft, Eberts and Kinsel. from the
Suburban League; Mason and Heaven
er, a pair of twirlers who have played
with some of the best teams in Penn
sylvania; Eddie Faye, former star of
Northeast High School; Rothwell, of
Gloucester City, and few college
players. This team is capable of g:v-
ing any one a good clean game. They
are willing to travel for a reasonable
guarantee. For games address Paul
Barth, 2645 N. 28th street, Philadel-
phia.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
Importation of Birds
For New York State Fields

New York, March IA. - Importa-
ton of birds from abroad to replace
certain varieties which are fast be-
coming extinct in this country was
advocated here yesterday at the third
annual conference of the American
Game Protective Association. 1t also
urged that the Government adopt
uniform and sensible laws regulat-
ing hunting.
Although there are 100000 sports
men in the United States, many of
whom might better be termed bird
butchers" according to Alexander
MacVicar, of Norfolk, Conn.,, "as
many birds are being killed by YER
min as are killed by huntsmen," he
added, that the hazel hen should be
imported to replace the ruffed grouse,
which is fast disappearing. e. A.
Quarles, of this city, told the confer
ence that 1900 young pheasants were
released in New York state last year
and $4,000 eggs were distributed
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
DuncannOn Fans Plan to
Have Winning Baseball Team

SPORTS wv w w. w wv
DUNCANON FANS ...,.. -. :.
Duncannon, Pa, March IA. - The
Duncannon Athletic Association meet
ing was attended last evening by q
large and enthusiastic crowd of base
ball fans. The game will be carried
on this season with lots of ginger as
the association intends to have a good
representative team in the Dauphin-
Perry League. The following officers
were elected:
President, Lane S. Hart secretary
and treasurer, r. Jones Rife; repre-
sentative to the league meetings at
Harrisburg, r. M. Barton; board of
directors, d. B. Bell, Amos Burris, l..
G. Smith, b. E. Manavil and w. G.
Kline; finance committee, C. e. john
ston, VIM. Hart, George Wahl, Duke
Weaver, d. B. Bell and Z. C. Smith.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
JACKSON CALLS
OUT HIS SQUAD
Elmira to Report For Work
April 10; New Leader
Makes First Trade

Elmira, n. " March IA. - Manager
Jimmy" jackson has notified the
Elmira players to report for spring
practice at Recreation Park April 10.
By that date the new Elmira pilot will
have his men lined up and ready to
give them the training needed prior to
the opening of the season, May 2.
Jackson announces that he will
play center field, the coming season,
which means that there is one position
at least that the fans will not have to
worry about.
1t is reported that Pitcher Giugras
and Outfielder Sullivan are holdouts,
but it is expected they will sign con-
tracts by the time spring training is
begun.
CaporaI For Bingocs
Pitcher Frank Caporal of this city
member of the Elmira baseball
club, has been traded to Binghamtop
for Catcher Peterson and a cash
consideration, according to an an
nouncement made last night.
Caporal frequently during the
winter has expressed desire to
leave the Colonies, believing that he
will be able to do better work on
the mound in city other than his
home town.
Manager Jimmy Jackson cou-
ferred with Chic Hartman, pilot
for the Bingoes, and the trade was
consummated The Colonels are
badly in need of a competent back
stop. and Jackson figured that Blngos
anxiety to annex "Cappy" was ElnIira's
chance to land a competent back
stop.
The new arrangement gives the
Colonels Peterson, Fisher and Casey.
Fisher looked like a world-beater
the first of last season. real hnd.
Later he slumped and his pace slow
ed up considerably which might
have been due to overwork. What
Manager Jackson will do in the case
of Casey is conjectural.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
Tech Seniors Defeat
"Freshies" in Fast Game

After dropping four consecutive
games, last night, the Senior class five
of the Technical High School broke
into the winning column and defeated
the re1uVenated Freshmen quintet to
the tune of Ito 20. The first wear
men have now lost two and won three
games.
Lingle and Wilsbach were out of
the Freshmen lineup and the lower
classmen were unable to cope with the
attack of the Senior five. Every man
on the latter team figured in the
scoring, Mcfarland leading with four
ubledeckers. The summary:
Spninrc
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
John H. GEEsEMAN DIES

Hershey, Pa, March IA. - John III.
Geeseman died on Sunday and will
be buried tomorrow morning at
Bindnagles Church, with services at
o'clock from the house. Mr.. Geese
man was a prominent farmer. but his
trade was that of wheelwright. He
was born in East Hanover township
and for q number of years preceding
his death lived in North Londonderry
township. He is survived by four sons
and two daughters. One of the sons
is George F. Geeseman, employed by
the Hesrhey Store Company
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
MONARCHS
PETE HERMAN WINNER

New York, March 13. = Pete Her
man, of New Orleans, claimant of the
bantamweight title, outboXed Dutch"
Brandt. of Brooklyn, in eight out of
ten rounds in Brooklyn last night.
Herman weighed HE pounds and
Brandt III "A.
Gus Christie, of Milwaukee, out
boxed George Knockout" Brown, of
Chicago, in ten-round contest.
Christie weighed 1914 la pounds and
Brown 166.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
Eighteen Casino Players
Have Averages of It's

Eighteen members of the Casino
tenpin league who have figured in
forty-fve games or over, this season
have made averages of 175 points per
game. Barnes, of the Calumets heads
the list as he has been doing nearly
all season. He has lead of five points
over Basch, of the jolly Five who is
second.
High match scoring honors belongs
to the Rovers, as does the high single
game score. Barnes of the Calumets
leads the individuals with a mark of
297 for single game and 694 for a
match.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
Standing of Teams
MANY IN TIGERs, DRILI,S

Princeton, N. j.. March 14.-Spring
football practice is now being held for
candidates for the Princeton varsity
three times a week in the gymnasium
under the direction of Head Coach
Speedy Rush. More than a hundred
men have already reported, and a
much larger number are expected this
week.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
GEORGE M. COHAN
AFTER BALL TEAM

Providence, r. l., March IA. = The
providence International League base
ball club was sold this afternoon by
William H. Draper, it's owner, to d
syndicate of local men for $4,000
Inc meeting was held at the Office of
Mayor Gainor in city hall and was at
tended by thirty business and profess
sional men of the city. President Bar
row, of the International League was
present with an option for the club
given by Mr.. Draper for the amount
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
jim FLYNN AND jim FLYNN JR.

Iades and genlemen said Jim Flynn the batler
TO jim Flynn bater weight
tnue to hold that title BY the will
the heavyweight championship missed
of servtude
weighed o
I'd rather ea
shall fight there white
work of killing the white crop"
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14

named. The sum of $4,000 was sub
scribed with as much more in sight
If wanted. Among the subscribers
are Governor Beckman and Senator
Peter G. Gerry.
Dennis O'Brien, George NJ. Cohen's
attorney, was present and said that Mr..
Cohen intended buying the entire hold
ings. 1t may be possible that the New
York theatrical man may yet get con-
troll, taking 1t out of the hands OF lae
local men who bought it just for civic
pride.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
Late Rally Wins Opening
Game For Monarch Five

A rally in the last period of the
game last night, enabled the Monarch
five to defeat the Big Five by the
score of 40 to 20, in the opening game
of a series for the championship Of
The Big Five were
held to three points during the last
period, while the Monarchs totaled
21. At the end of the first half the
Big Five led by the score of 26 TO 10.
The summary:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
NrCoURT WINS AT BILLIARDS

Cleveland, o., March 14.-Charles
McCourt, of this city, won the first
leg of his worlds championship three
cushion billiard match with Horace
Lean, of Chicago, last night so to SO in
90 innings. Each had high runs of
five. They will play two more games.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
ENOIIA Y. NJ. G. A. LEAGUE
(Enola Association Alleys)
p. X. II. Y. NJ. G. A. LEAGUE
(ASSOciation Alleysl
COMMERCIAL LEAGUE
(TaYlOr AlleYSl

Dlener's ....... 244
Bowman & Co. ............. 210
Diener's Sc.
Comp (Diener's) ........... 19.
Criswell (Diener's) ......... 54'
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Referee. Yoffee. Scorer-F. Hus-
ton. Timer-Prof Grubb. Fouls called
on Seniors, IA. Fouls called on Fresh
men, g.
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(Parthemore Alleys-New Cumber-
land)
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ITICKeS AIIeyS-LemOyne)
Married Men ............ 2540
Single Men .............. 2349
Married Men ................ 936
Bentz (Married Mem ........ 212
Fickes (Married Mem ...... 212
Fickes (Married Mem ....... 577
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
(Casino Alleys
(Hess' Alleys)

Rutherford Heights ........[. 2.
East End M. S. .............. @
Rutherford Heights ..........
Buck (East End) ............
Buck Cast Enid ............
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jolly Five Bowlers
Easily Trim Alphas
CASINO TENPIN LEAGUE
(Casino Alleys)

Standing of the Teams
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STANDING OF CLUBS

Winn. Fouls called on Arrows, %
fouls called on Methodists, 10.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-03-14
BOYD MEMORIAL LEAGUE

CBoyd ALLEYS
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MISCELLANEOUS

(Fickes Alleys-Lemoyne)
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-19
STRIKE MAY DEPEND ON COURT DECISION
 ON ElGHT.HOUR LAW
Leaders Spend Day in Confer ence Without Result-Sinking of American Ships May Have Helpful Influence.

New York, March 18.-Whether or not a railroad strike will begin at ' o'clock tomorrow night by the four brotherhoods of trainmen remained an open question tonight so far as sur face indications went.
 The conference which began this morning between the leaders of the men and the conference committee of railroad managers, with four mem- bers of the national council of defense acting as mediators, was still in ses- sion at late hour.
 No information was forthcoming as to what progress has been made in the deliberations.
 Secretary of the Interior Lane, spokesman for tn mediators and to wohm both sides to the controversy referred all inquiries, displayed deep interest in the news of the sinking of three American ships by German sub marines. He refused to say, however, whether it's possible eeffct upon the future of the country had been con- sidered in the conference room.
 Equally reicent upon this subject were Elisha Lee, chairman of the managers committee, and w. c. Lee, spokesman for the brotherhoods. Both refused to comment on this phase of the situation or to give any intima- tion of what had transpired at the sessions during the day.
 "See MT. Lane," they said
 While no official information was available, there was reason to believe that the mediators who are acting as representatives of President Wilson had asked for no further postpone ment of the strike after the expiration of the AS hours truce which expires at 2 o'clock tomorrow night if no agreement is reached in the mean time.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-19
Eight on Mepmhis Lost.

Washington, March 1S.-Consul Frost at Queenstown reported to the State Department tonight the sinking by a German submarine of the Ameri- can steamer City of Memphis, saying 49 survivors had been picked up and that an admiralty vessel was search ing for eight missing.
 The eonsul's dispatch follows:
 American steamer City of Mem- phis, Cardiff to New York, reported sunk by German submarine 4 D. m., March IT, 95 miles south of Frasnet. Fifteen survivors landed Schull ' D. m. today. Thirty-four survivors on admiralty vessel, which continues search for eight missing. Will land Baltimore (on Irish coast) probably today"
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-19
SPECULATION AS TO IDENTITY
 DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS

Little Rock, March 19.-There is considerable interested speculation in the identity of the director of athlet- ics for the University of Arkansas who will succeed T. T. Mcconnell, re- gently resigned. MT. Mcconnell, who has specialized in agriculture, will re- tire from athletics to devote his time to the care and management of two large plantations owned by his father near Springfield, Mo. President Fut- rell announces that his successor has been selected, and that he is man of national reputation, being member of an All-American team, and grad uate of one of the largest universi- ties. The announcement of his iden- tity cannot be made until few more details are closed
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-19
FARM LOAN ASS0CIA.
 ZION ORGANIZED
Pledges Are Made for the Bor-
 rowing of $24,000 on Start All Farmers Who Are Inter- ested Are Taking Advantage.

About a hundred farmers met at the court house Saturday afternoon and completed arrangements for the forming of Federal farm loan asso- citation, at which time thirteen farm CTS took advantage of the opportunity and the following loans were asked for: D. E. Cummins $1,000; w. B. White $1,000; Jake Sanders $500; w. A. Forbes s1,000; R. F. Shaw $3,OOO; O. R. McDaniel $6,00O; w. K. Yancey $1 ,000; E. Reichstadt $3,0OO; R. l.. Mccain $4,000; J. E. Horne $1,2OO; Luke Steele $2,0O0; w. c. Curray $500; w. Y. Edwards S1,50O.
 The conditions are these: To form an association there must be at least ten members and as much as $20,000 msut be borrowed, each man taking as much stock as he desires, interest at from 4 to 6 per cent and each mem- Der must be farmer, or one person. ally interested in farming and a man living in a township must borrow from his township association, said association being composed of farm CTS strictly, officers and all, which in- cludes board of appraisers, of at
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-19
MARK MCCAIN IS
 ON TRIAL TODAY
Henry Mccain is Allowed Lib- erty During Trial-This Morn ing Was Consumed in Secur- ing a Jury.

The trial of Mark Mccain, who is charged with the murder of J. P. Sla- gle, was begun this afternoon before Circuit Judge c. R. Haynie, the jury having been secured out of about for ty challenged.
 Henry, one of the boys who was serving 21 year sentence at the pen itentiary. having been convicted dur ing the last term of court; is allowed his liberty during the trial by order of Captain Burkett, penitentiary com missioner, who states that as Henry has been a trusty since his term be- gan at the pen, he saw no reason why he should not be allowed his freedom during the trial, which was granted by local officers.
 Judge Haynie overruled an applica-
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-19
Fl e r r ic K

least five members who serve without pay. Members may be accepted by the association. Money can be bor- rowed on ones land to the extent of fifty per cent of it's value and twenty per cnet on improvements. Abstracts must be furnished. If you are inter- ested write or call on w. V. Tompkins or H. E. Rouse of Prescott, and they will furnish information gladly.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-19

tion for change of venue in the cases of Mark and his son Joe McCais which was presented Saturday, also overruled another which was present ed this morning at the converting of court.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-19

Fayetteville, March 19-First Sergt Joseph Wheeler, U. S. A., now sta toned at Van Couver Barracks, Wash ngton, will succeed Sergt. William 6ahr as instructor in military science and tactics at the University of Ar kansas.
The Prescott daily news., 1917-03-19
,6 sfAMEN MISSING:
 | SHIP TORPEDOED BY yIlNsEEN SUBMARINE
c;ty of Memphis, Illinois and " '1viigiIancia Go Down-Two Is Of naomed Vessels Were Return ing in Ballast.

Washington, March l8.-Wlth the
 .orncement of the ruthless destruc- ..a @ of three unarmed American mer- I.nt ships by submarines it was un- s6eiallv admitted here tonight that ,;rtpally state of war exists between ,hs United States and Germany.
 rondon. March 1S.-The sinking Of .,o American steamships City of uemrbis. Illinois and Vigilancia was announced today.
 Fourteen men from the Vigilancia ara missing, as are some of the men from the City of Memphis. The crew 4 .be Illinois was landed safely.
 The City of Memphis, in ballast ;rom Cardiff for New York, was sunk m gun fire. The second officer and ,5 men of the crew have been landed. patrol boat has gone in search of inc other members of the crew.
 The Illinois, from London for Port Arthur. Texas, in ballast, was sunk at 8 o'clock this morning.
 The vigilancia was torpedoed with out warning. The submarine did not appear. The captain, firsct and second mates, first, second and third engin- eers. and 23 men of the crew have been landed at the Scilly Islands.
 The fourth engineer and 13 men are missing.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1917-01-10
COMING EVENTS.

ST PauIs Lutheran League will hold
its January business meeting Thurs
day evening at eight o'clock at the
church hall.
$500 new Spring shapes. s2.ss. Small
high crown hats of SINNERS Guaran-
teed satin. all colors. Lion store Mil
nnery. l-IO-A
The Ladies Aid Society of the
Evangelical church will hold coffee"
Thursday afternoon at the church hall
Al her home in Warren street Mrs
Frank Brietzke will be hostess Thurs
day afternoon to the members of the
Amethyst Club at a thimble party,
This weeks meeting of the Pine
street Ladies' Aid Society viii be held
at the home Of Mrs. b. d. Harper
Thurday afternoon.
The fifth diviion of the NJ. T. Ladies
Ma society will be entertained by Mrs.
d. r Xix of Claude street Thursday
afternoon.
4 sale of Spring Hats. new high
crown. satin shapes. folds on side
crown Very newest shades, SIPS
values. CSC Lion store millinery. 1-lo-l
circle No 2 Will meet with Mrs. NJ
S,yartz at her home 10 Russell street
Thursday afternoon
Mrs. John A. Gavit will be at home
Thursday afternoon TO the members OF
the south Side ". c. T. L.
The Sen Is Bel girls will give dane
ing party Thursday. January 18th al
the Orpheum Hall.
Unity Council No. 726 knights OF
columbus win hold its 14th anniver
sarv dance this evening at the clut
rooms on Sibley street. Special fea
tures have been arranged for this oc
easion. McKelvey's orchestra furnish
ing the music
clearance of Genuine French Ostrich
plnmes. good heavy heads, all coiors
$500 TO So 90 plumes go at s2.9S. Lio1
store Millinery. ~