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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-29
M'CRAWS TEAM
ALL star OUTFIT
Sox Victims by Far the Best
National League,
COMPARE WITH OLD CUB,
New York Manager Also Con
Sidered Peer of League,

NEW YORK. Oct 2e--The reason "a
the Keen disappointment among Nation,|
league men over the defeat OF the Giant
IN the recent worlds series and this al
appointment is kecner than might sH
pear on the surface, was the fact IN,
the Giants were by far the strongest on
M that has renresented the Nation
league In the worlds series In mail
years. Not since the Cubs were In the j
prime has stronger looking clIb ad
tempted to uphold the National leagll
honor
Best In Every Position.
Not only were the Giants the char|
pions OF the National league, but II wd|
practically an All-Star National leaE,|
OUTFIT with few exceptions the Giatl
player Mt every position Is the lendirl
player In that position In the entire Nd
tional league
Starting at first base, Walter Holk1
had only one superior in the Nationa
league, the sensational Hal Chase. Hoik
slightly outhit Hal, but has not the peei
less Cnllfornian's grace. Even thoug
Aerzog had An Off year he was the kin
OF National league second bascme,
though competition was easy against sue
players as the fading Evers, Doyle. Cut
shaw and Jack Miller and the weak hid
ting Rawlings, Pitler and Shean.
Some rate MarauWlle higher tha1
Fletcher, yet Fletcher can easily hold MI
own with the Rabbit. Zimmerman Out
played all third basemen this season 1
the two major leagues. lie had Heinz
Groh as his close rival
A Star Outfleld.
George Burns and Benny Kauff stoc
at the very crest among National leagtl
outfielders. with only Eddie Roush an
Max Carey to challenge them. Robertso
also stood well UP among National leag,l
fly chRsers.
In Lew MCCarty the Giants have 1t
most valuable catcher I'm the Nationi
league. and even Blll Rariden is llste
among the best Coming down to N
pitchers, Schupp. Sallee, Benton an
Perritt stood at the very top of the ella 81
on their work this season only Ji|
Vaughn and wilbur Cooper could
placed In the same class with McGraw
three left handlers. S-hupp. Sailee at
Benton, while toward the end OF the SET
son Alexander was the only right hand,
who was moving them down any bett,
than Perritt.
when on top Of that the Giants wc'
supposed to be managed by the Nation,
leagues leading manager one can imst
Inc why the worlds series Is a ven
touchy subject among the Nation
leagues leading dignitaries.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-29
WELLS SUGGESTED
TO MEET WILLARD
"Bombardier" Is Heavier Now,
Says English Fam

An English patron OF boxing suggests
that Bomhardler Wells would be able to
give willard good, fight non, and adds:
u think Billy Wells would give real
battle to the champion now. for the Bonn
barJiiOr has improved In many ways, be-
ing heavier and stronger about the body,
something he lacked when ne was In
New YORK. fighting the fellows"
II will be gratifying to learn that the
Bombardier Is heavier and stronger
about the body. but that information falls
short OF whnt the enthusiasts In this Vi
cinity would Ike TO know. They would
like to be advised MS to the exact condi-
tIon of the porcelain jaw that Wells
brought with him TO this country and
which cracked every time an American
heavyweight landed on II,
II Wells is stronger and heavier about
the Jaw send him along and he VIII
doubtless get "A match with Fulton. Reich
Weinert or some others who nre not SO
strong about the heart AZ they might be
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-29

a constant reading of the drill manual
to be able to do it.
New Leaders Appointed.
This morning the company was
formed again, that is, new squads
formed and leaders appointed. This
process goes on ever so often. spent
part of this afternoon helping clean
rifles and bayonets. Tomorrow we be
gin the manual OF arms and bayonet
practice. | tell you, when one begins
to handle the bayonet and rifle, he be-
gins to realize what war is II is not
all close order drills or kitchen police,
building works, etc.
That bayonet is a wicked looking
weapon. | don't mind the idea OF being
shot at or taking shot at the other
fellow but when | think of a German
making lunge at me with that bayo-
net, IT is not so pleasant The idea
, is to get him first and you bet that I
intend to get at least one before | get
mine. think ! understand why the
Germans dread so much a bayonet at
tack by the British and French, also
the reason that they squeal like pigs
when the British and French advance
behind a wall of steel
1t takes grit and nerve to advance
with the bayonet or to withstand the
advance. One man can face another
when he is confident that he is IN,
equal of the other, with the weapon
used. 1t must be a peculiar feeling
to have to face the fact that he has a
shade the best OF il, especially wher
that little shade of superiority mean,
lie to him and-for you
Weather Ideal.
The weather today is ideal, some
thing like Oklahoma, neither too warn
or cold-just fine The company stree
has a continuous line of automobile,
passing, filled with soldiers and sight
SecrS. II makes one want to be on
and with the crowd Not for me, JUS
now, for ! have too many things to at
tend to. Let me hear from you soon
| p. S.-Had considerable amusemen
over the name Heard several fellow
in the barracks waoting to know VIII,
was writing the Times, aud why il
the -hc signed it "Monotype." Thu
name is somewhat a mystery 20 man,
OF them. MONOTEPF
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-29
WHITE S0x NAY
co. TO FLORIDA
Braves Business Manager
Wants Spring Series,

CHICAGO. m. Oct fs.--Plens sro On
root ~ have the Chicrvo Write sor do
teeir 1913 training at Palm Beach, pa,
although they have conditioned AT Min
erd Wells, Tex. for many years. Pro
roters et Palm Beach are not necotiat-
ing with President Comiskey TO hrine
hh worlds champions 10 the popular
resort but Walter Hapgood. secretary OF
ne Boston Braves. IL father OF the
'dea Tor purpose which In this;
The Boston club trains at Miami. Fla.
MY short distance from Palm beach
hxhibition games can be played by the
teams In the cities In which they pre-
pare Tor the seasons work at a ble
pront Then they can start northwArd
tosether and play n string OF contests
~ the New York Giants and Der,i,
Tigers and the Braves and Yankees dIS
last spring. "''
We would play In the South op c,,,
way back and dodge the big towns
rheee have been worn out as profltsbl,
stations for major league teams In IN,
spring. The places to strike are IN,
small towns that do not have nIno
eaene baseball The people there onb
reao shout the sport and when tbey AR,
Nvtn the opportunity 10 ace two ma In
ieesue clubs. drop oil their work nn,
hurry TO the park We PLAYED in sc, or,
small towns last spring with populoiirn
OF not more than $4,000 and oltnin,.
more than 81 900 for our end
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-29
Sport Calendar

Monday.
Close OF the season of the Pacific
Coast baseball league.
Annual fall meet OF New England Fox
Hunters club, at East Pepperill, Mass
Annual meet OF Alabama Fox Hunters
association at Cary Springs Ala
Annual field trials OF New jersey
Beagle club, at Roseland, N. J.
Johnny Ertle VS.. George Thompson
10 rounds, at Racine. Wis. =.
K o. Eggers VIZ. Billy Hughes, l.
rounds, at bridgeport, Conn.
Abe Friedman Va. Harry Coulon, IL
rounds. at Buffalo.
Benny Mcneil vs.. Roy Moore, II
rounds, at Oklahoma City.
Wednesday.
Close OF fall meeting OF Maryland
state Fair association, at Laurel Md
Opening OF annual bench show OF SaT
Thursday.
Opening OF fall meeting OF Maryland
Jockey club, at Plmllco. Nd
Saturday.
Indoor bicycle sprinting championship
AZ Boston.
Dedication OF the new stadium anC
football field at the University Of Wis
consin.
National A. A. Y. iO-mile run ant
7-mile walk championships, nt New
York.
The name Qua Jack should be on tn,
lips of every father who has concerr
for the future of his ohildren.--Adv.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-29
BABY SUCCEEDS IN
KEEPING HORSE WARM

CUMBERLAND CENTER. Maine
Setting a fire in front of the family
horse as the animal stood in MS ,all
lneordcr TO keep the animal warm a,
he explained TO hi, mother. the 4 wear
old son of Frank n Chase wa, too
successful in his undertaking for the
blaze which hc started burned the barn
and roasted the horse. while the cll and
dwelling house was also DESTROYED The
loss was 5000, with an insurance oi
$l7O0.
Neighbors summoned by Lester n
Bragg manager Of the telephone office
and chief Of the fire department hur
ried TO the scene in automobiles. and
saved most Of the household effects. bu
all farming tools in the barn were de
sToyed.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-29
Chattanooga Strike
Has New Outbreak

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, Oct. D.
A renewal of the street car strike
troubles occurred Sunday, when the
first car that was run to East Chatta-
nooga since the beginning OF the
strike. was attacked by a mob of men
and boys. The motorman was injured
by a missile thrown through the car
door, while. all the glass in the car was
shattered with rocks There seems no
prospect for an early settlement Of the
strike
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-29

Ban Orders His
Khaki Uniform

CHICAGO, Oct. 2s.-Presidert q.
q, johnson OF the American league
returned yesterday from ST. Louis,
where he spent the day before
telling Owner Phil Ball OF the
Browns that q bank roll won't
win a baseball rennant uniess In
telllgertly expended, and that
there are times whom silence 10
golden, but words listen like brass.
After opening the mali that had
accumulated during his absence
the American league executive
disappeared for the day, leaving
note for his private secretary
20 book a reservation for him 70
Camp Jerome on tonlaht's train.
II was reported by friends who
ran across Bans trail that he wns
sndesvorinp 10 locate a khaki uni.
form that would Nt and finally
wound up by being measured for
one.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-29
SERIES CREATED
NO I'LL FEEL|N|
MCGraw Gets Letter From t
Owner of White Sox,

NEW YORK. oct 2s-There is no
feeling between Manager John McGra
OF the Giants and the white SoX. NJ.
Graw. who congratulated Manager Rov
land and Capt. Eddie Collins and sci
congratulatory telegram TO Preside'
Comlskey, is the recipient OF person
letter from Comiskey today In this le
ter Comiskey expressed his sincere al
probation of the good sportmanship
NcGraw and added that II the Sox nd
lost he knew Of no opponent to whom
would rather lose.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-29
SAYS MAN WHO CAN KEEP
BOX SCORE is NOT INSANE

poUoAkEEPsiE, N. ", Oct. 2s.-
Baseball fans who have attempted to
keep box scores OF ball games will
agree with Judge Plat Of this city,
who has just decided that a man who
can keep a clean box score 10 sane
enough to be psroied from an asylum.
After being confined for 10 years In
Mattewsn, Harry Marx made appllca-
tIon 10 the Judge for release. As. part
Of his proof that he had reoalned his
mental faculties he presented TO Judge
platt his ability to keep a box score.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-29

\ 0pSprtunity to invest in securities of
fp1J merit comes seldom to the average
con investor The Qua Jack com
6Z ~ offers you this opportunity
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-10-29
An6ersor Appssl. n WII,o,

Pitcher Fred Anderson OF tho Giants
whtee p,ea for exemption from the army
dn(t was denied. has carried his cnse
f0pt up TO President Wilson n ne
~ VIII b. assigned to the dental CORPS.
= - = . desltist '''
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-24
Millersburg Civic Club to
Present Home Talent Play

Millcrsburg, Pa, Nov. 24.-The
Millersburg Civic Club will give a
home talent play entitled, my Old
New Hampshire Home" in the High
school auditorium next Thursday
night. This promises to be the best
show of the season and the best
talent in Millersburg will take part.
Tahoe tribe of Red Men will at
tend divine services at the Reformed
church on Sunday morning at 1890
O'Clock. The Rev. Mr.. Bair will
preach-Mrs. d. H. Kuhns, an aged
resident of Leukerville, in a fall sew
eral days ago fractured her arm.--
Hiram Lands will rebuild the ten
ant house on his farm, east of town
which was destroyed by fire early
in the week. A temporary home has
been improvised for Mr.. Kerstetter,
who lost all In the blaze, until the
new house is finished.-John H.
Mattemas, who was operated upon
in the Harrisburg Hospital on Mon
day, is said to be getting along nice
ly. - Rural Mail Carrier John A.
Shive, resumed his route after a two
weeks vacation.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-24
Fifty Christmas Packets
Sent to Neville Soldiers

Newville, Pa, Nov. 24.-The con-
tents of the fifty Christmas packets
packed by the Red Cross branch of
thhe soldier boys consisted of large
khaki handkerchief, 27 inches
square, which was used as a con-
tainer and on the center of 1t was
placed a writing pad SX10 inches, as
base of packet. In that were packed
the envelopes, one-half pound box;
candy, one-half pound box; loaf
sugar, one-half pounds; box of salt
ed peanuts, box of dates, box of
sweet crackers, four packages of
chewing gum, and a pencil. This
was tied with red ribbon, under
which was slipped a Christmas card
bearing greetings from the branch,
and an outer wrapping of paper
made the packet ready for shipment.
About twelve little folks were en-
tertained on Wednesday evening at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Nc
Cullough, in Big Spring avenue, in
honor of their daughter, Miss Sara S
tenth birthday. - The annual
Thanksgiving service will be held in
the Big Spring Presbyterian church
on Thanksgiving morning and the
sermon will be preached by the Rev.
G. c. Rasmussen, pastor of Zion
Lutheran church. The Offering at
this service will be placed in the
hands of the Ladies' Benevolent So
ciety, to be used for the benefit of
the worthy poor of the town.-Stew-
art c. Graham, newly elected pro-
thonotary, is on three weeks busi-
ness trip to Iowa.-The annual ba-
zar and bake conducted by the Wo-
men of st. PauFs Lutheran church
will be held in the room formerly oc-
cupied by C. G. Huntsberger, on No
vember 30.-Sergeant Raymond
Martin. of the Ambulance Company
at Camp Dix, Trenton, N. j., spent
a week with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. A. Martin, in Chestnut street.
Prof. w. K. Glanser spent several
days at Philadelphia and Chester
Miss Frances Arbegast is i'll at her
home in Big Spring avenue.-Mrs.
Ed. A Boyles visited friends at
Shippensburg on Wednesday.-On
Monday evening the soliciting COM
mittee of the Y. NJ. c. A. war work
fund of MELVILLE. met at the home of
the chairman, ST. Elmo Getter, to re-
port the returns of their work, and
after all business was attended to,
they were served with an oyster
supper.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-24
IMPORTANT NEWS OF TOWNS In CENTRAL PENNSYLVANT1
Organizing Red Cross
Branch at Union Deposit

Union Deposit, Pa, Nov. "a
Mrs. Norman Helph, Mrs. Annie
Cohl, Hummelstown, and Miss En-
gle, of New Jersey, spent Tuesday
mere trying to organize a Red Cross
society.-Mr. and Mrs. William
Sickle spent Sunday at Lancaster.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sterling, H. Peiffer, of
Lemoyne, visited the latters parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Gingrich on
Sunday.-Preaching services will be
held in the United Brethren church
tomorrow evening at 7.SO o'clock by
the pastor, the Rev. j. r. McDon-
ald.-Mr. and Mrs. David Hanshue
and daughter, Carrie, of Lower Pax
ton, were guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Il. Shoop, on Sunday.-Mrs.
Daniel Hetrick and Mrs. George Sci
bert spent Tuesday at Lebanon
Miss Lucia Rambler, of Penbrook,
visited her mother, Mrs. Lizzie
Rambler, on Sunday. - Preaching
services will be held in the Luther
an church tomorrow afternoon at
ESQ O'Clock by the Rev. Luther
Stauffer, of York.-Mr. and Mrs.
Clarence Stauffer and son, Carl, of
Hummelstown. were entertained on
sunday by Mr.. and Mrs. Henry p.
Peiffer.-Mr. and Mrs. Emanuel
Kline spent several days at Mt. Et-
ma. visiting Mrs. Kline's mother, Mrs.
Michael Basehore.-Valentine Es-
penshade and daughter, Ellen, of
Oberlin, visited the formers broth
er, Jacob Espenshade, on Sunday
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Kreider and daugh-
ter, Miriam, and Mrs. Henry Dietz,
of Palmyra, were the guests of the
latter's daughter. Mrs. Harry Keif-
fer on Sunday.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-24
FARM DWELLING BURNED

KilIingcr, Pa. Nov. 24.-On Mon
day afternoon the house on one of
J. Fl. Lands farms, known as the
Sweigert farm, about one mile
southwest of town, caught fire from
an unknown cause and burned to the
ground with all it's contents. The
house was tenanted by Henry Ker-
stetter, who was out at work, and
Mrs. Kerstetter had gone to a neigh
boris house about one-half mile
away. so that there was no one about
when the fire started. She did not
know of the fire until the house was
almost burned down.-John c. Deib-
Ter and Miss Merriam Philips were
married on Saturday evening.-The
Rev. William H. Lehman left on
Monday for Humm elstown, where he
will spend a week with his son, the
Rev. Arthur S. Lehman.-Mr. and
Mrs. Charles ]. Philips and Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac r. Philips spent the
weekend in Stone Valley at the home
of their mother, Mrs. Philips. who
had a stroke on Thursday and died
on Monday.-Mr and Mrs. Warren
I. Miller spent the weekend at the
home of Mr.. Miller's parents, near
Rife.-The Rev. George w. Hall
man. pastor of the United Brethren
Church, will start a series of re-
vival meetings here on Monday
evening, to continue for several
weeks.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-24
COLLEGE CLUB
WILL GIVE PLAY
Members Ready For Presenta4
ton of "a Twig of Thorns,"
in Columbian Hall
START DRIVE FOR $45O,0Od
Prominent Speakers Appear
in Interest of Dickinson
Financial Campaign
START DRIVE FOR $3.50, 1000

MechanicsburE, Pa. Nov 24.-OnI
Thanksgiving evening the members
of the Dramatic Club of Irving Coll
lcge will present "A Twig OF ThornsH
in Columbus Hall.-The Rev. Dr~
Morris l.. Swartz. district superin-'
tendent of the Harrisburg district,
delivered the sermon on Tuesday eve
ming in the Methodist Episcopal
Church, where evangelistic servicesI
are being held. The Rev. +. d. EN-
rey. of Iowa, and the Rev. DR.. Clin-l
ton Dewitt Danner, of Kansas. were'
speakers also in the interest of thel
Dickinson College drive for $450,000.
Mrs. John K. Brandt was hostess
for the Woman's O~aanized Bible
Glass of Trinity Lutheran Sunday
School. of which George B. Hoover is
teacher. at her home in South Market
street on Tuesday evening. An ell
joyable program was given.-Mrs. E-
Il. Ayres. of Crozier Seminary, Chess
ter, is spending some time with her
father John NJ. Underwood, of West
Main street.-Miss Marietta Kilmore,
of Hershey. visited her father, DR.. j.
A. Kilmore. on Monday.-Mrs. Robert
=. Long entertained the Bridge Club
at her home in South Market street
en- Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. M. NJ.
Dougherty and Mrs. NJ. L. Dick had
the highest score.-A service flag has
been rec ived by the First United
Brethren church which contains four
teen sta. s.-Mr. and Mrs. r. Byron
Schroeder left on Sunday for trip
to Virginia. where the former goes
annually to hunt.-Resolute Council
No. n, Daughters of Liberty, and
Commonwealth Council. order of In
dependent Americans, will attend st.
Paul's Reformed Church tomorrow
morning. where a sermon will be de-
livered by the Rev John S. Adam
Mrs. S. NJ. Goodyear, of Carlisle
spent yesterday with her aunt, Mrs.
G. S. Williamson, South Market
street.-Miss Matte Eberly. who has
been very i'll, is slowly improving
Miss Alice Clarke, of East Main
street, is recovering from a severe
ilIness.-On Thursday evening the
Trindle Spring Lutheran Mite Society
held a pleasant session at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Brindle-In-
tcresting evangelistic services are
teing conducted in Union Chapel by
the Rev. w. II. Worrall. of Harris
Eurg-Mrs. Alice S. Hauck spent the
weekend with her son. George Houck,
and family at Hershey.-Mrs. S. j.
Mountz and Mrs. G. w. Hershman
spent several days with Mrs. John
Lcnker at Harrisburg.-Mrs c. M.
Nissley, of Manhassett, a former res
ident of Mechanicsburg. spent some
time with friends here.-The Rev.
]. Ellis Bell. pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal Church, spent Tuesday at
harrisburg.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-11-24
P. 0. S. of A. Camp to
Hold Patriotic Rally

Manchester, Pa, Nov. 24.-Mem-
bers of Washington Camp, No. AZ,
Z. .. 5. of A. have completed ar
rangements for a patriotic rally in
Fraternity Hall Saturday, December
8. A purse will be made up for the
benefit of the twelve members of the
order who are in the United States
Service or in training camps. The
following committee has been ap-
pointed: Fl. A. Kaufman, chairman;
Henry Lands, secretary, Samuel
Schroll, Jr., treasurer; music, Har-
Yey Everhart, o. w. Reachard and
John Darr; entertainment, Harry
Everhart, D. D. Good. H. A. Kauff-
man and S. w. Knaub; refreshments.
David King, c. ]. Schaffer, D. G..
Cassel, Frank Jacobs and Lloyd
baker announce the birth of a
daughter.-Mrs.G G.. r. Brown, of
Philadelphia, is spending the week
with her daughter, Mrs. E. D. ia
cobs, who is ill.-A special Offering
will be lifted in the three churches
tomorrow during the Sabbath school
session for the benefit of the Y. NJ.
G. A. War fund.-A number of resi-
dents of this town and vicinity Wis
tied the twenty-five young men from
this section who are at Camp Meade.
The trip was made by automobile.
Those in the party were: Miss Ger
tie Altland, Viola Zeigler, Bertha
Good, Mr.. and Mrs. r. j. Beck,
George Beck, Levi Small, Harvey
Strominger Mr.. and Mrs Franklin
Jacobs.-Miss Mabelle Frank, of
York, is spending several days at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. William Grass.
Lieutenant Charles May who is
stationed at Camp Meade, spent sew
eral days with his parents, DR.. and
Mrs. ]. c. May.-Master Penrose
Miller is confined to the house by
illness.-Norman Gross, of Philadel-
phia, is spending several days with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. william
Gross.-Boy Scouts of town. were
entertained at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Norman A. Lands, on Thurs
day evening.-William Schaffer, su-
perintendent of the Lutheran Sun
day school has appointed the follow
ing committee to prepare a program
for the Christmas entertainment: The
Misses Gertie Altland, Sadie Buchar,
Roaine Gross, Mrs. II. l.. Gersten-
myer, with Mrs. Milton Small chair
man.-Miss Romaine Gross and Mrs.
Scott w. Knaub are taking the reg
istration of the women of the town
for the Council of National Defense.