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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16

countered with a hard left to the head,
Then YOU dropped your guard, and landed
n right uppercut like this, and Willie illus
trated the knockout wallop,
Scotty Montieth congratulated Jackson
on his victory, and asked for a return
match.
Sure we will box you again" said
Jackson, ANY old time--for $4,000"
Jack Hanlon, matchmaker of the OIym-
pia A A.. attempted to sign the boys for
n special show in the near future, but Bag
ley refused.
I'VE will rest for time and then be
ready to talk business" he said. Jack
sons victory last night makes him one TO the
best boys in the world, and lie is in line
for the championship. He did something
that no one else has done, and we will rest
awhile on our laurels."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16

iHs central ttlBn-SOutn Phlladelpha
High School game, perhaps the most inn
portant league basketball conflict OF the
week, ltas been postponed until tomorrow
The Central and South Philadelphia
officials were unable to secure a gymnasium
suitable for this match and it viii bs
played in the Germantown High School
We viii not have a second-team game
explained Secretary Lewis, OF the High
School League, '"The Germantown High
is coed, and we want to have the gamA
over before dark. The second-team game
will be arranged later by the officials Of
the two schools"
Northeast High, West Philadelphia and
Frankford High are having a merry battle
for Il top position in the second-team
league. The Southernites still hold the
lead with four straight victories TO their
credit. Northeast will likely take second
place this afternoon.
The second-team league standing follows
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
Maekmen Join List of Holdouts

TUE hodont Of Amos sun and Joe Bush created little
ATac
is
their
readily
IN Mackmen
taiend while
hrstdvion
ths is
a serious problem on bis hands
h declares
stretched quite bit since Williams got the title The
kaufman
Iaxs special ieeoyaFd
-
a IS g e many freshmen stars Lawson Robertson
zsHzz - zssssA p
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
THREE MACKMEN REFUSE
TO SIGN NEW CONTRACTS

Three Athletics players have refused to
sign new contracts. "Wally" Schang, Amos
Strunk and Joe Bush, veteran members of
the team, have Joined the spring hold-outs.
They are not members of the Players Fra
ternty.
The three men worked under a three
year contract which terminated at the
close of the 1916 season. 1t is said that the
players received no salary cut, but their
contracts were only for short term and
it is this that is believed to be the reason
for their refusal to sign
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
CONN, COAST SENSATION,
SURE TO COME TO PENN

CORVALLIS Ore, Jan, 16--"Leaving for
University Of Pennsylvania soon. Changing
course of study is my reason for leaving
O. A. C. Sorry" When these few words
ran over the wire to Meier Newman, cap
tain of the 1917 oregon Agge football
squad, they cast gloom all over the campus,
for IL meant that George C"Tufy'D Conn,
the sensational halfback, would not he a
member of the local squad next fall.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
TWO CUBS REFUSE TO SIGN;
SALARIES ARE CUT $1,000

CHICAGO, Jan. 16.-salaries of six mem
bers OF the Chicago Nationals who held
war contracts have been reduced $1,000
or more. Tine six players in 1916 received
an aggregate salary of SIS, 600 Two of
the men, Archer and Wilson, have declined
TO sign for reduced salaries.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
E AIRY LAJOIE TO MANAGE
TORONTO CLUB, IS REPORT
League Not to Accept
Players Under Optional
Agreement

NEW YORK, Jan. l6.--Larry Lajoe, of
the Athletics. is dickering with President
James J. McCaffery, of the Toronto club.
The Frenchinan is expected to be named as
the next manager Of the Maple Leafs.
report was current that Lajoie would lead
Toronto this year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
Sensational Finish at Olympia

all
lis a
fight had
similar remark
victory Johnny Dundee The difference
of
OF con
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
JUMPS READING
FOR STATE LEAGUE BERTH

WILKES BARRE Pa, Jan. l6-It has
been announced here that George Haggerty,
center for the Reading Eastern League
basketball team, had jumped the Bears and
signed contract TO play with the local
State League quintet. Haggerty will be
eligible to play next Monday night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
JOHNNY DUNDEE KNOCKED OUT
IN FIRST ROUND BY JACKSON;
ONLY DEFEAT IN HIS CAREER
EUening Ledger Decisions
of Ring Bouts Last Night

OLYMpLA-wiIlie jackson knocked out
Johnny Dundee. first; battling Reddy de-
fented Harry smith. frankie DAILY heat Lew
Hunter. Jack Norman stopped Johnny Cnmpl,
sixth; frankie Clark won from Denny
Hughes.
PITTSRURGH-Dick Ioadman defeated
Johnny Fundy.
nALTIMORE-GeorEe CLANCY knocked out
Kid Julian
PORTLAND. Mo-Bartley Connolly won
from Dave BOlte.
JOHNST0WN, Pa,-Frnnlde DALEY drew
with barney Mcclure. X. q. Circus beat
Young PinchOt. Young 0'Lenry knocked out
TouEhey Nelson. third.
NEW YORK-IOe Burmnn outpolnted Muir
ray Allen.
ROCHESTER, y. Y.-Abe Friedman de-
felted Kid MendO.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
Not Counted Top Notcher

Jackson. up to last night, was regarded
as a good preliminary boxer and a trial
horse for the top notchers He always put
up n fiashy battle, but was not considered
seriously. lie never showed evidences of
knockout punch and in his last appearance
here was almost knocked out by Johnny
Nelson after outpointing him for five
rounds. Last spring Jackson met Johnny
kilbane and the referee stopped the bout in
the fourth round when Willie was helpless,
Willie Jackson is Hebrew and is nine
teen years old, lie has been in the boxing
game for three years, starting in when he
weighed 9s pounds. DOC" Bagley has
trained and managed him since his first
fight Willie's real name is Oscar Tobin
and he lives in New York,
Oh, Yes-the Preliminaries
BY this time the prelimiuaries have been
forgotten, but just as a reminder allow
us to state that Battling Reddy outpointed
Harry Smith frankie DAILY heat Lou
Hunter. frankie Clark defeated Denny
Hughes and Jack Norman stopped Johnny
Campi in the sixth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
But IN JANARYAND DAVE Full
DAVE FULTZ BANKING UPON
DECISION AGAINST O. B. IN
SUIT OF FEDERAL LEAGUE
Head of Players Fraternity May See Ray OF Hope
in Possible Reorganization of National
Agreement in Near Future

DAvE F1Tz had pulling his strike this time the
depart
the training The president of the Players Fraternity almost got away
with
the suit Baseball The
has been shifted
to had
that American
estate
of
B. in
o and
taking
IS
of little
the American
chief crossed Eultz with his vrloio declaration
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
Sued for S9OO,0OO


postponed The Bt
favorable the Fed
faudueny deprived OF their rights
further stated tat
club and had been assured
Of holdings And
to se
mar s Ball
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
Referee MadIock Resians Frona Eastern Leaaue

o.
VI
Coatesvie
a
that President Shelter would
slider i'm a mu refer tha
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
And They We're Laying Five to One!


a
This
pugst
n
Dundee considered only preliminary
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
Present Team Far BeLop Standard


w that the fighting spirit
lacking
Penns superiority in all departments Columbia
surprisingly
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
( National Agreement Would Be Abolished


Ball the real
that decision
Of several months would be adverse both sides
negotiations Fuz followed
would the
automatically dissolve
1hnN Nntnna Anrnemn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
Minors Might Welcome Change

be National
clubs operate
reorgan completely
between clubs
under the National Com
rnssi
Leagues really would welcome
National Commits
to The ure
10 between the factions ANY
the admit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16

ma terful address Of Doe Cutch PETE Her
mans eastern TepresentetiYe, Wearing several
through the ropes. waved his hand-ths Tight-
for silence and got It, Then he told all OF those
present that the new bantam champion would
appear al the Olympia In the near future
lie pounds. Looks good for benny Kaufman or
Eddie OKeefe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
Oh, Yes-the Preliminaries
Notes Grabbed at Ringside

When Jackson appeared In the ring he had
court plaster above both eyes, lie had been cut
to keen Dundee guessing. The subterfugs was
not necessary
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16

Pop o'Brien; the referee. was wise when he
counted out Dundee. knowing that the usual
slibi for defeated boxer Is the claim that the
count was short Pop took his time and gave
At that, he could have counted up 10 thirty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
Emes Gets Injunction Against A. A. U.

turn in MS registration
faneb
when he the A. A. T. from inter
he will fight the case IN
the governing body
will
of in winter II also
n a the amateur
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16

II Waa reported from Enira Sunday nlaht
that Murrat had alEaed tu suanHse t.se 4s-F
York stats League Club. 0f that .ettv Murray
5 aslendaF admitted that he had conferred With
ElInlfa dlFse1afa nil feieeled ihalr prefer ahea
he lsarnsq e1as sas saekias him e sezss
zs szfEz qnzHezgs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16
RED Murray ReiOins n. Y. Giants

ELMIRA, n T.. Jan. 1G.--John (fsRed'')
Murray. for many years outhedeF Tor the New
York Giants and last season with the Toronto
InteFnational League teanl. has signed a con
tract With fha New York Nationals for f6a
coming season
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-16

rs Darcy" queries H. II. F., entitled to
the mlddleweight championship More or
Les.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-18
Delaware LODGE
PLANS BUSY YEAR
Disturbance Committee"
Promises Some Pleasant
Surprises During Year
MAKE NOMINATIONS
FOR NEW TERM

Plans for the fall and winter months
are mapped out by members Of Della
ware Lodge No. I, l. o. o. r.. at their
meeting last night. II was decided to
nave the Disturbance Committee"
work on surprise programs and they
VIII feature various affairs during the
meeting this season. The first number
OF the committees program will be a
banquet when the installation OF ON
GERS is made early next month.
Az the meeting last evening the fol-
lowing nominations were made: Noble
grand, George Clark: vice-grand.
Harry Selmes; assistant secretary. A..
N. Kalmbacher, Isaac Mechanic. Stew
art Mclaughlin; financial secretary.
George II. Bennett; recording secre-
tary. William Roth; treasurer, Charles
Waterman; trustees for three years,
Richard Strong; for one year, William
Draper.
William Draper. who has been secre-
tary Of the lodge for number Of
years. has resigned that position.
Applications for membership were
acted upon last night and a number Of
candidates VIII receive the initiatory
degree next Monday evening. Richard
Strong, degree master, has gathered
together a class Of thlrty-fve members
for the edgree team and they are re-
hearsing every week.
George II. Bennett, chairman OF the
Jit-Zaar, 10 be held this winter. an
nounced the committee in charge,
which numbers thirty members. It is
proposed to make this AFFAIR larger
than that Of last year.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-18
BY BIDDY BYE.

What to send soldier next winter
Is a question which already dlsturbs
many a military mans wife, mother
or sweetheart. Canned fruits put up In
glass Will not stand transportation.
Dried fruits cannot be cooked easily by
a soldier.
But what about fruit butters7
They are much like the famous
plum or apple" Jam with which Eng-
land so lavlshly supplies her troops.
They concentrate the most fruit flavor
and sugar In the smallest amount OF
space and IN any kind Of a contalner.
The buffers can be stored at home
and shipped TO the absent one in small
quantities.
The following recipes have been test
cd by government experts:
Apple Butter.
Is made by boiling down sweet older
TO half It's original quantity, then add
ing apples which have been peeled and
sliced.
II takes about equal amounts OF
sweet cider and peeled and sliced ap-
pies TO make butter Of the right consls-
tenoy.
Two things essential 10 making good
apple. butter are: Long, slow cooking
"a to hours), and constant stirring.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-18
GRANGE Prizes AGAIN
FOR RURAL Schools
Gold Pieces TO be Awarded
for Highest Average
AttendanceS
HOME COMING NIGHT
AT DIAMOND STATE

Reports from Pomona Grange were
heard at the meeting Of Diamond State
Grange ut Stanton last night.
Announcement was made that the
prizes OF ten aud 1--WE dollar gold
pieces which were offered last year
by Pomona Grange to the rural
schools holding the highest averages
IN attendance from September to
June, have been renewed and will be
offered again this year. Last years
prizes have not as yet been awarded
as the grange is waiting to hear from
DIT. X. L. Cross, superintendent of
schools in rural New Castle county,
relative to such, It not being known
yet which schools won.
Announcement was also made that
the sixth degree would be given on
October rs in Masonic Hall at New
port.
The first Monday evening in October
will be observed by Diamond State
Grange as 'Home Coming night. A
special program will be presented.
-Four applications for membershi,
have been received. Initiation will be
held about the middle of Octebor.
On Friday night Stanton Community
Association will hold its first fall meet.
ing. In making announcement of that
meeting last night it was reported that
the schoolhouse has been renovated.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-18
CUT THIS OUT
OLD ENGLISH RECIPE FOR oATARRH
CATARRHAL DEAFNESS AND
HEAD NOISES.

II you know Of some one who Is troubled
with Catarrhal Deafness. head noises OF ordi-
nary catarrh cut out this formula and hand
II to them and you may have been the means
OF saving some poor sufferer perhaps from
total deafness. In England scientists for
long time past have recognized that catarrh
Is constitutional disease and necessarily re.
quires constitutional treatment.
sprays, inhalers and nose douches arc liable
20 liIltate the delicate air passages aid force
the disease Into the middle car which fire.
quehtly means total deafness. or else the dis.
ease may be driven down the air passages
towards the lungs which is equally as danger
Gus The following formula, which Is used
extensively IN the damp English climate is a
constitutional treatment and should prove
pecinlly ethcacious to sufferers here who live
under more favorable climate conditions.
secure from your Druggist 1 ounce Of Par.
mint double strength) Take this home and
add 60 it Ia pint Of hot water and 4 ounces
Of granulated sugar stir until dissolved.
Take on tablespoonful four time day.
This will often bring quick relief from dis
tressing head noises. Cl0gged nostrils should
open. breathing become easy and hearing i'm
prove as the Inflammation in the eustHchian
tubes is reduced. Parmint used in this way
acts directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system and has a slight tonic
action that facilitates obtaining tho desired
"esults. The preparation is easy to make,
costs little and is pleasant TO take. Every
person who has catarrh should give this
treatment q trial.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-18
GAS IN THE stomach
IS DANGEROUS
Recommends Daily Use Of Magnesia to over
come Trouble Caused by Fermsnting
Food and Acid Indigestion.

Gas and wind in the stomach accompanied
by that full blOated feeling after eating are
almost certain evidence Of the presence Of
excessive hydroehlOric acid in the stomach
creating so-called "acid Indigestion
Acid stomachs are dangerous because too
much acid irritates the delicate lining Of the
stomach often leading to gastritis accompanied
BY serious stomach ulcers. Food ferments
and sours. creating the distressing gas which
distends the stomach and hampers the normal
functions Of the vital internal organs. often
affecting the heart.
II Is the worst Of folly to neglect such A
serious condition or TO treat with ordinary
digestive aids which have no neutrslizing eff.
feet on the stomach acids. Instead get from
any druggist a few ounces OF Bisurated Mag.
nesia and take teaspooniul in a quarter
glass Of water right after eating. This will
drive the gas. wind and bloat right out OF
the body. sweeten the stomach, neutralize the
excess acid and prevent its formation and
there Is no sourness or pain. Bisurated
Magnesia Gin powder or tablet form-never
Liquid Or milk is harmless TO the stomach
Inexpensive to take and the best form oi
magnesia for stomach purposes. Il Is used
by thousands Of people who enjov their meals
with no more fear Of indigestion. For sale
az Lfggett's Rtker- HegemAn Drug Store and
other leading druggists.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-18
ROAD WORKER SLAIN
By HIS ROOM MATE
Murderer Then Kills Him
self on Banks of the
0ctararo River
NO WITNESSES
TO THE SHOOTING

BIKTON, Nd, Sept. 1S.-Wiiliam
Hathaway, aged 80 years, son OF
Harry Hathaway, Of the Eighth cleo
ton district OF Cecil county, was
shot and killed Sunday afternoon by
his roommate, Gus. Gundacker, aged
about 35 years, near Porter's Bridge,
on the Octararo creek After salts
flying himself that he had killed his
friend, Gundacker shouldered the
double-barreled shotgun which he
had used. walked down the banks OF
Inc Octararo a half mile, and blew
out his own brains.
The two young men had been en-
ployed on the State road and lived
small bungalow. They had
been the best Of friends, but on Sat
urday they were drinking. There
were no witnesses to the shooting
hut the suppodtion is that the men
auarreled. Hathaway had left the
bungalow and was returning with
several stones In his coat pocket,
when Gundacker fired through the
window, the shot striking Hathaway
IN the head
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-18
OnEssA,s SOCIAL SIDE.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
ODESSA, Del, Sept. is-NIrs. John w.
Mccoy and daughter have returned to
their home at Fort Valley, Ca, after
summers visit with relatives mere.
Miss Margaret Mccoy accompanied
them home and will spend several
weeks at Fort Valley.-Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Tucker and daughter, Miss
Florence Tucker have returned to VIII
mlngtOn after weeks visit with rela-
tives here-Mr. and Mrs. Charles
whitley Bush Of Wilmington, were
here for a visit with Mr.. and Mrs
George L. Townsend, before leaving for
Tenn, where Mr.. Bush
VIII work for the army Y. NJ. c. A.
Mrs. Rachel Mailly has returned from
a visit with her daughter. Mrs. ID.
Clarence Aspril in Wilmlngton-Mrs
Lillian Craig and son Robert have re-
turned to Odessa after a visit with
friends in Chester, Pa.-Mrs. Emily Nc
Clellan of Dayton, O., visited here last
Francis Dugan entertained
Mrs. Warren and Miss Adelaide Warren
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-18

Sugar should be added after the
cooking Of cider and apples Is about
twc-thrds done. About a pound is the
usual amount per gallon Of apple but
ter.
Apple butter is splced according TO
preference, about half a teaspoOnfui
each Of ground cinnamon, cloves, and
Rllsplce for each gallon being a COM
mon mixture. These are stirred into
II when the cooking is finished.
While boiling hot, apple butter
should be packed In hot sterllzed
glasses, glass Jars, or Theoretically
sealed stone Jars, or crooks with tight
ly fitting covers, and be sterilized In
steam as follows. Set the containers,
filled and with tops on, in vessel flt-
ted with false bottom and deep enough
TO hold them, pour IN a little water,
put on the cover to hold IN the steam
and set over the fire.
After the steam has escaped 1--WE
minutes 40 minutes for holf gallon,
or 10 for larger containers) take the
containers out TO cool. DO not disturb
the covers until the butter Is 70 be
used. II the covers do not NJ tightly
place waxed or oiled paper in them to
make q tight Mt before sterillzlug Is
done.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-09-18
CFFCE S
ARE AFTER R. CRU is
Lieut.. Aller, Royal Berks
Regiment is Head OF
Wilmington Farty
ALL FRIENDLY
ALLIE S WANTED

Two Br fish recrul ting officers have
bees ass snad to i.mll gJon l. en-
1851 Gogl sbmen. Irishm3a. Ca a.ans
and other British subjects also
irieadly aliens '--l relchmea, Bel
g.ans, Italians, etc. in short all ma
tionalites except Cormu. Their all es
and Americans. In tho latter case,
he United States laws prohibit the
Acceptance OF men.
The decision to send a recruiting
party 70 this city was dirOot re-
snlt Of the enthusiasm shown ut tho
recruiting rally held at the Queen The
are on Sunday evening,
I. eutenant r. A. Allen, Royal Berks
Regiment, will be the ranking ciIlcer
In charge OF the recruiting work. Tho
nontenant enlisted as n private in the
London Civil Service Roglmaut and
Jaw much service during which he
was wounded several tlmsH. lie w5s
promoted to Il oaptalncy for bravery;
no rank being O. Inferred on thu bat
lelkeld' Lieutenant Allen IL en- irish
nan and lilks many OF his fellow
sounil ymen, distinguished himself "a
some o, tho moat terrific lighting that
has cen dono siica tho wac hogHn
Bergeant q. r. Il Potter, OF the
Thirteenth Battalion OF the Black
Watch. will also be a member OF the
recruiting party. The sergeant was
relieved from active duty following a
levere wound received during the
lecond battle OF YpreS
The headquarters OF the Brltishers
VIII be the United States Army Re-
bruiting Station at No. sos Market
street. where those desiring inform
ltion concerning service IN the var
pus branches OF the British and Can
dian army may apply. Preliminary
Examination OF applicants for enlist
hent will be made at tho local office.
All British subjects and others In
arrested are invited 70 call and either
lniist OF give help IN securing re-
riitB.