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Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02

a time through his hit which gave
Eoston the eighth game and the
world series with the New York
Nationals in 1912. Henriksen, who
has been with the Red Sox since
1911, was sold to the Toledo club,
of the American Association.
suspension of one week and a
iine of 500 was the punishment i'm
posed upon Babe" Ruth leading
pitcher of the Boston Americans, for
striking Umpire Owens week ago,
according to word received from
President Ban b. Johnson, of the
league, to-day. Ruth will be eligible
TO play tomorrow.
III. G. Applegate's Old Rosebud
proved that horses laid on the shelf
can come back to their best form by
winning the Queens County Handi-
cap at Aqueduct Saturday. The
handicap was the features of the
best balanced card that has been
presented for the patrons of racing
this season. 1t included the Great
American stakes for two-year-olds
Wholesale scoring took place in
the two big leagues Saturday. The
Athletics eXcelled all others in multi
tudlnous trips to the plate. They
made 22 runs in their doubleheader
with Washington.
American League teams tailed "a
runs, and National League teams so
runs, making the enormous total Of
VA markers for a single day. The
st. Louis team of the National
League was the only team not to
score at least one run.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
Dauphin-Perry League
To Reopen McGraw Case
For Writers on Friday

New York, July 2.-The case involv-
ing the repudiated interviews of John
J. McGraw, manager of the New York
National League baseball club. the
newspapermen who made the last
road trip with the Giants, will proba
bly, be reopened by John X. Tener
president OF the league, on July 6.
Although the exact date was not set,
it was said McGraw would have an
opportunity to offer an explanation
of his part of the affair next Friday
unless some clubowners found they
were unable to be in New York on
that date.
In discussing the request made by
the New York chapter of the Baseball
Writers Association, President Tener
said that he was not only willing to
reopen the case in order that the
sporting writers might have an op
portunity of vindicating themselves.
but he would welcome thorough in
vestigation of McGraw's charges.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
jackson A C., Wants Game; ;
Prefer Out-of- Town Teams

The Jackson A. C. is without a
game for this coming Saturday, July
Z. Having defeated Dauphin of the
Dauphin-Perry league and held the
West End champions to a low score,
they are sure to prove a good strong
attraction. The manager would like
Middletown A. A, Boiling Springs
Palymyra, and others or any other
out of town team desiring to secure
this attraction should communicate
with B. T.. Bowman, manager, 500
Maclay street, Dial telephone 4414, be-
tween and Z o'clock.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
TENNIS TEAMS
WIN SATURDAY
Members of Harrisburg Park
Association Bring Home
Trophies

Harrisburg Park Tennis Associa-
tion players at York Saturday de-
feated the Prospect Club. score 10
o. The second team defeated the
Middletown Tennis Club. at Middle
town. score to l. The scores at
York follow:
Mems Doubles-Charles and Vel
cntine Eager won from Frank and
Louis Kissinger. 6-S; 6-2.
Mixed Doubles-Mrs. Chris Sauers
and Glenwood Beard won from Miss
Mary Kissinger and Wilbur Light.
60; So.
Ladies' Doubles-AIrs, John Run
kle and Miss Mildred Sheesely won
from Miss Helen Kissinger and Miss
Beulah Kissinger. 6-G; S-1.
The Prospect Tennis Club plays
on the Reservoir courts Saturday
July IA.
MiddIetown Scores
Mems Singles-Beck, (HbgO, de-
feated Hoffman. (M0, Ga; S-6; 6-S.
Dasher., CID, defeated Byers,
(MD. 6-4: As: Sc.
Royal. (HD. defeated Smith, (MD.
C-2 6-2.
Ladies Singles-Miss Black, CID,
defeated Miss Scholl, (M0, 60; 6-2.
Miss f. Lingle, (MD, defeated Miss
II. Heckert, CID, 60; 4-6: SO.
Mems Doubles-BeCk and Dasher,
(F0, defeated Hoffman and Kramer,
(MD. 6-S; $40: 60.
Mixed Doubles-Miss Black and
Royal, CH0. defeated Miss Lingle
and Campbell, (MO. SO; Sc; GA.
Middletown plays a return match
on the Reservoir courts next Satur-
dpy
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
DAUPHN ROlS ARYSVE IN DIP LEAGUE BATTELOCAL TEAMS
.WELLYS = CORNER

George Cockill to-day took UP his
new duties at the Steelton plant of
the PENNSYLVANIA Steel Company. He
will coach and manage the baseball
team in the Bethlehem Steel Cor
poration League. Shorty Miller will
adso continue as factor in the
games at that place.
Manager Cockill was here a short
time Saturday but had nothing tn
say to the public about his losses in
the New York State League. He may
have statement later. He was of
the opinion that the league would
have helped Harrisburg put and
kept the team here had there been
a more profitable first month of the
season.
On account of picnic crowds the
solf course at Reservoir Park will
be closed at noon July 4. This an
nouncement was made to-day by S.
McEwan, the professional in charge.
1t is regular custom. Interest in
golf this year shows big increase.
The tournament now on is attract
ing big galleries.
With the passing of John X. Tener
as president of the National League,
baseball will lose the best leader in
the history of the game. Fans in
general hope he will remain. He
has done more for clean sport than
any other president.
'rhe world champions have re-
leased Olaf Henriksen, utility out
itelder and pinch hitter, famous for
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
MIDWAY SHOOT
Is Big EVENT
Sportsmen Open Their New
Grounds; Good Scores by
Beginners

Enola, July 12.-The new shoot
ing grounds of the Midway Sports
mems Association was opened Sat
urday afternoon. Two interesting
matches were held. The weather
was ideal for shooting and as a re-
suit many high scores were made.
Freeland won high honors in the
Lewis class, breaking "a out of 100.
In the beginners event, McClune. of
Midway. won the shooting Jacket
given as the price. He broke SS out
of so. The second prize, a steel
fishing rod. was awarded to Leach,
New Cumberland, and third prize, a
pocket knife, was given to Owens,
of Harrisburg. The scores follow:
Lewis class 600. targets) Free
land, "a; Roberts, 90; Kellar, 90:
DinSer, IS; w. A. Miller, 81: Allie
man, IS; Jones, so; Dill, 10; Wilson,
rs; Shank, rs.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
Beginners Event
News Items of Interest
in Central PENNSYLVANIA

Carlisle - Circulation throughout
this district of a counterfeit coin has
caused banks, post offices and rail-
road stations much concern. II is
an imitation of the half dollar of
1918.
Deading-Sherman A. Eyer. a
Reading schoolboy of 10 years, has
taken only six years to reach the
High school. In the six years he has
not missed one day from school.
Shenandoah - Clarence Delaney,
seventeen years old, helping to load
ice at Lakeside yesterday had both
his legs so badly crushed by a shift
ing freight car on the Reading road
that it was necessary at the State
Hospital to amputate both members.
His condition is critical 1t was the
victims first days WORK on his school
vacation.
Shillington-Leanin too far from
window. Eleanor. two-year-old
daughter of Howard Seidel. fell
eighteen feet to the ground, but es-
capped uninjured.
HaZleton-In accordance with the
request of President Wilson that no
money be wasted on the. purchase
and display of fireworks on account
of the war conditions, the Hazleton
Country Club has Cancelled arrange
ments for its exhibition of July 4.
Bcrnvil1e - Forty Lutheran con-
gregations of western Berks county
will participate in the 400th ami
versary of the Reformation to be
held here on July Is, in Friendens'
Lutheran Church.
PittSton - Judge Wilmer. of the
United States District Court, has ap-
pointed Frank L. Pinola as United
States Commissioner in Pittston, a
new office created by the court be-
cause of the impending enforcement
of the draft act and the increase of
I. w. w. activities.
bloomsbury - John Hosier. a
"trusty" at the Columbia county Jail.
awaiting trial on a false pretense
charge. grew tired yesterday of help
ing his country by working in the
Jail garden and disappeared.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
Bits From Sportland

The Lindner A. c., defeated the
Midway A. c., at Carlisle, Saturday,
score 10 to 2.
Reports from Pittsburgh say that
Manager Jimmy Callahan will be
dropped as manager of the Pirates
and that Honus Wagner will be his
successor.
Dispatches from the Farrell cir
cult indicate a blowup after July
4 games. Business is bad in most
towns, and there will be only six
clubs.
st. Mary's team, of Steelton. lost
out at Hershey Saturday, score Is
to 2.
Harrisburg's Motive Power team
played at Newark On Saturday and
lost out. score 9 to s.
The Harrisburg Racing Associa-
ton will have big entry list for the
motorcycle races at Pottstown on
Wednesday.
York defeated Rosewood Satur-
day. score 4 to l. The game was
played at York.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
WEST END WINS
OVER JACKSON
Had Hardest Opposition of
Season; Lingle Stars; David
son Works Good

Jackson A. c. lost a stubbornly con-.
tested game to West End champs Sat-
urday, score to 4. Although de-
as West End had only two earned
runs, while Jackson's four were
earned.
Llngie. the jackson start, held the
hard-hittng West End A. c. to seven
hits, while Jackson had off David
SON The latter. one-armed twir-
Ter, showed some puzzlers and made
big hit. The score:
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
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SCORES OF YESTERDAY

SCORES OF YESTERDAY
National League
Cincinnati, 4 Pittsburgh, l (first
game).
Cincinnati, 5; Pittsburgh, l (sec-
ond game).
st. Louis. 4; Chicago. o.
Brooklyn, 8; Philadelphia, 2.
American League
Cleveland, 5; Chicago, 4.
Detroit, 8; st. Louis (frst
game).
st. Louis. Is; Detroit, 8.
New York State League
Scranton, 5; Wilkes Barre, 0.
Other games, rain.
International League
Providence, 4; Newark, o.
Other games, rain.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
BETHLEHEM LEAGUE GAMES

Good games were in order in the
bethlehem Steel Corporation League
on Saturday. Lebanon defeated
Sparrows Point, score to 8. 1t
was a siXteen-inning game. Steelton
won over Wilmington, score to l.
Toppy Hoar won with good pitch
ing and fast fielding back of him.
The hitting of Harris and fielding by
Miller was a feature.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
BOY CAUGHT IN WRINGER

Marietta, Pa, July 2. - Edwin
Patterson. aged 3 years, was badly
injured when he had his hand
caught in the rolls of a clothes
wringer operated by a gasoline en-
gine. The mother was close by, and
shut off the power just in time to
save the boy from being killed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
BROTHER DIES

Factoryville, Pa, July 2.-Henry
Mathewson, 80 years old, only broth
er of Christy Mathewson. manager
of the Cincinnati team. died at his
home here yesterday. a victim of
tuberculosis. Henry was a baseball
player, too, and was with the Giants
for one season several years ago.
Later he played with minor leagues.
lie returned here a week ago from
Arizona His wife and four daugh-
ters survive.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
CAMPING AT INGLENoOK

Wayesboro, Pa, July "A num-
Der of boys of the Y. NJ. C. A, un-
der the charge of H. b. Singer, the
boys secretary. are at Inglenook,
along the Susquehanna river, where
they will spend two weeks at the
State Y. NJ. G. A. camp.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
MYER-NoUNMoCKER WEDDING

Marietta, Pa, July 2.-Miss Anna
N. Nounmocker, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Christian Nounmocker, one
of the leading families at Ronks,
was married Friday to Aaron j. My
er, by the Rev. II. B. Yoder, pastor
of the Church of the Brethren, at
Lancaster. The attendants were AL
dus j. Myer. New Holland, and Miss
Mabel Steffy, Ronks. A reception
followed.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
National Leapne

National League
Boston at Philadelphia.
New York at Brooklyn.
st. Louis. at Pittsburgh.
Cincinnati at Chicago.
American League
Philadelphia at Boston.
Washington at New York.
Chicago at Detroit.
Cleveland at st. Louis.
New York State League
Harrisburg at Reading.
Scranton at Wilkes Barre.
Syracuse at Utica.
Binghamton at Elmira.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
WHERE THEY PLAY TODAY

National League
Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
Boston at New York.
st. Louis at Pittsburgh.
Cincinnati at Chicago.
American League
Detroit at st. Louis.
Chicago at Cleveland.
Washington at Philadelphia.
New York at Boston.
New York State League
Syracuse at Utica.
Binghamton at Elmira.
Scranton at Wilkes Barre.
Harrisburg at Reading.
Allison Hill League
Stanley VS.. Reading.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
DAUPHIN WINS;
GILDAY FACTOR
Halifax Hands Bumps to Dun
cannon; Newport Hits
Bring Victory

The Dauphin county teams of the
Dauphin Perry league turned tables
on the Perry county teams in the
games played Saturday. Dauphin de-
feated Marysville in a loose game,
final score being 6-1. Gilday pitched
tip top ball only allowing the camps
three hits.
The fray between Duncannon and
Halifax was the best played contest
of the three. Halifax winning 2-1.
Harry Biever the mainstay of the
Halifax pitching staff played great
part in bringing home the bacon for
the Halifax boys. In addition to
pitching superb ball he scored one
and made two hits.
Errors We're responsible for the de-
feat of Millersburg at the hands of
Newport. the Millersburg .shorstop
was credited with three misplays The
Newport lads were also expert bats
men grabbing eleven bingles from the
offerings of Miller. Summaries of the
games are as follows:
At Dauphin- r. II. E.
Dauphin 1O1O1O2Ox-5 ~ 8
Marysville ....0 0 90 OIL 0-1 3 l
At Duncannan- II. II. E.
Halifax ..,....O1OOOOO1O-2 I /
Duncannon OOOOOOO1-1 I /
At Newport r. II. +.
...SO1O1OOO 5 4
Newport .....020 01 90 X-7 IL .
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
THE BEST FIRST BAsEMAN

When
S
S low.
is
a
job w greater effect.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02

Philadelphia, 6; Brooklyn, (first
game).
Brooklyn, 9; Philadelphia, (sec-
ond game).
New York, S; Boston, ..
Chicago, 8; st. Louis, 0.
Pittsburgh, 3; Cincinnati, 2.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
Dauphin-Perry League

Dauphin, 5; Marysville, /.
Halifax, .; Duncannon, /.
Newport, Z; Millersburg, 5.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02


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The old meal ticket through-and wowi
a
will almost
ought to be-wth that
a lead?
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
SATURDAY SCORES
National League

National League
Philadelphia, 6; Brooklyn, (first
game).
Brooklyn. 9; Philadelphia. s (sec-
ond game).
New York, S; Boston, ..
Chicago, 8; st. Louis, o.
Pittsburgh, 3; Cincinnati, 2.
American League
Philadelphia, IA; Washington, 6
(first game).
Philadelphia, S; Washington, 5
(second game).
st. Louis, A. Detroit, (srst
gamel.
Detroit, E; St. Louis, 5; (second
game).
Cleveland, IL: Chicago, l.
Boston, 9; New York, ..
New York State League
Syracuse, 9; Harrisburg, (first
game).
Syracuse, 6; Harrisburg, (sec-
ond galue).
Scranton, 4; Wilkes-Barre. 9.
Elmira, 1 Binghamton, 0 (frst
game).
Binghamton, ?; Elmira, l (second
game).
Reading, 8; Utica, (frst game).
Utica, 5; Reading, ? Second
game).
International League
Rochester, Z; Newark, (frst
gamel.
Newark, 5; Rochester, (second
game).
Buffalo, II; Providence, 6 (frst
game).
Providence, s; Buffalo. (second
Baltimore, s; Montreal. (frst
game).
Montreal. -; Baltimore, I (sec-
ond game).
Toronto, Z; Richmond. (arst
Eame).
Toronto, 6; Richmond, l (second
game).
Blue Ridge League
Hanover, 3; Frederick, 0.
HagerstoWn, 10; Martinsburg, 0
(tirst game).
Hagerstown, ?; Martinsburg,
Csecond game).
Gettysburg, .; Chambersburg, 0
(first game).
Chambersburg, I; Gettysburg, l
(seCond game).
Bethlehem Steel League
Lebanon, I; Sparrows Point, 6 16
innings).
Steelton, ?: Wilmington, l.
Motive Power League
Harrisburg, s; Newark, 9.
Trenton, 4 Wilmington, ..
Philadelphia, 8: New York, 0.
Baltimore, 6; Washington, 0.
u. and Il. II. League
Reading Division, l2; Harrisburg.
8.
Atlantic City, II; Spring Garden,
..
Port Richmond, S; Transporta-
ton. /.
Reading Loco, 5; st. Clair, 4.
Shamokin Division, IL; Reading
Car. 8
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02

Coaching football golfer
o luck
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
THE BREAK OF THE GAME

abut
the
lack Hutchinson and golf Jack last season was PLAYING
open Championship he led
n
he
So here Jock without championship
Yet
Dear Sr
element
Evans Kirby ravers know their ball direction
il w. r.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
Total

Jackson fsoi 4. G. .oo1ccosSo "a .
w. e. A. c. ...2 OO102N1 X-6 I
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
WHERE THEY PLAY TOMORROW

Stanley VS.. Reading.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-07-02
Blue Ridge League

Lebanon, {; Sparrows Point, (16
innings).
Steelton, .: Wilmington, l.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-19
Through TO Ten Million.
AMERICA DECLINES
TO ENTER CONFERENCE
OF ALLIED POWERS

Washington, July l9.-The United
States has been officially invited by the
allied governments to participate in the
inter.allied conference to be held in Par.
is some time this month. but has decid.
Ell that for the present II will not be
necessary to take pavt in such meetings
not directly affecting this coHntry's
part in the war.
II was officially explained at the state
department that while this course was
followed at present. Il was not to be
taken as an indication OF a permanent
policy.
The Paris conference was stated In
the invitation TO be largely military and
upon the Balkan situation. The United
States at present has no direct interest
in that question. Il was stated. except
as Il reacts on the whole war situation
II is not deemed necessary for this
country TO interfere In military and dip.
lomatlc questions with which II has no
immediate concern.
Nevertheless. Il is realized that as
final settlement Of the world war is
reached, the voice OF the United States
win have to become increasingly i'm.
portant In it's attempt TO secure a lust
peace which shall free the world from
causes OF future wars. On that basis
the government Is examining the vari
Gus plans OF reconstruction suggested.
and win. when Il deems the moment
ripe suggest equitable adjustment
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-19
WAR SUMMARY

The sinking OF German submarine
by a Russian destroyer In the Baltic is
reported from Petrograd.
While the world today Is awaiting
the declaration Of German policy which
the new imperial chancellor. Or. Geors
Michaelis. is expected to deliver in the
roichstag, the military forces OF the bel
ligerents are engaged In infantry op.
erations Of major Importance only along
the front in eastern Gallcia.
Reports from this theater have indi.
Gated a lessening in speed OF the Rus.
sian drive There has even been a re.
oession at one point where Austrian
and German reserves have been thrown
into the fray in an effort to stop the
Russian onrush. which was threatening
TO roll up the entire Austro-G German
line from Galicia down through the
Rumanian mountains and plains.
otherwise, the French front In north.
ern France presents the most notable
features Of momentary interest. Few
days pass without an effort on the part
or the Germans 20 get back valuable
territory wrenched from them in the
spring offensive, or to make local In.
roads elsewhere.
A new field was chosen for an at.
tempt Of this sort last night. the first
really sharp attack for some time in the
field OF the great Hindenburg retreat OF
last March being delivered Just 20 the
south OF St Quentin.
The crown prince chose front near.
ly a half mile in extent where the
French occupied hillock to the east OF
Gauchy. General Petain's forces were
taken aback at first by the intensity OF
the drive and yielded some ground in
the first line. They rallied quickly.
however, and drove the Germans out
Of the greater part OF the occupied po.
sitions.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-19
LAST NIGHTS RAINFALL
RECORDED AS 1.3O INCHES

The rainfall last night was 1.3O inch.
es, and was general over the southern
portion Of the state. In the vicinity
of Oklahoma City the rainfall was ligh,
Several long distance telephone cir.
cults were out of commission this morn.
ing, but as nearby towns are supplied
with from two to three circuits. each
and at least one of these was in com.
mission in every direction. Communica.
tion not being interrupted.
Yesterday afternoon a heavy wind
storm passed south of the city along
Hickory Creek. 1t was accompanied Dy
rain, but no material damage resulted.
Last night, when the storm was al
its height lights were flashed in every
home by people making haste TO close
open windows. The rain was accom-
panied by a high wind, but did no
damage in the city.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1917-07-19
FIRE DESTROYS
REFINERY TANK
FIFTY-FTyE THOUSAND BARRELS
OF CRUDE OIL AND STEEL
CONTAINER LOST.
LOSS is $4,000
Lightning Ignited Blaze at 1:5O O'clock
This Morning-150 Men Responded to
Call For Aid and Kept Fire Within
Bounds.

55,000-barrel oil tank filled to ca.
pacity, with crude OIL which belonged
to the Ardmore Refining Company. To-
Gated northeast of town and valued
with its contents at about $S5 900, was
fired by lightning this morning at 1850
o'clock during the electrical storm Sc,
enty-five men who responded to the
continuous fire alarm sounded by the
refinery whistle, began working in the
rain and continued far into the fore
noon constructing dikes and other bar.
riers against the spread of the fire
which was believed to be under control
at noon. No one was injured and no
other damage has been reported.
At one o'clock this afternoon, It ap.
peared to people downtown that two
tanks were burning, but II was said tc
be only the oil burning within the
dikes.
The tank boiled over twice this morn.
ing, at and o'clock, but did not
spread beyond the dikes raised around
il, which have a diameter of 300 feet.
As an extra precaution a system Of
dikes has been erected with a steel
dixie on the south between the burning
tank and the other tanks, most Of whicl
are located TO the south Of the flame
No further damage is feared unless
the wind grows strong enough TO drive
the fire. toward the other tanks.
Columns Of black smoke, pierced by
flames which rose into the air several
hundred feet have hung over the burn.
ing tank since early morning. and the
oil will probably burn until midnight.
The steel tank will be completely dc.
stroyed. 1t is not known whether the
loss is covered by insurance.
Hundreds Of people on foot, in auto
mobiles and in various vehicles. went
to the refinery this morning TO see the
burning tank.
The last oil fire in Ardmore previous
10 this one, was the burning Of the
Santa Fe tank more than year ago,
at which time one OF the tanks BELONG
ing TO the refinery company caught
fire, but a great loss did not result.