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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-23
EDDIE PLANK STILL.
SCORING VICTORIES
Veteran Portside Twirler Sc
cures 301st Decision-A's
Bow to Indians

Features of Sunday ball in the West In
clude Eddie Plank and his 301st pitching
victory, the Indians twenty runs against
the Athletics and the fact that Tyrus
Raymond Cobb batted four times in thir-
teen innings and did not make a safe
single, while Pipp, first baseman for the
Yankees, made four hits and started the
rally that resulted in to thirteen
inning victory for the clan Donovan.
with the AS It is a case of one change
after another Contrary to Mack's ex-
perences of the last two seasons he is at
times able to look at the standing of the
clubs and retain his unusual allowance of
good humor. Today Connie isn't to be an
noyed with daily papers. Those Mackmen
are ten points behind the Browns and It
was Cleveland and Eddie Plank who put
em there. The old portside star Of famous
Athletic days was strong yesterday--seven
hits as scattered as torpedo boats protect
ing white men," and only one Senator
reaching as far as third. The Browns
broke even with Griffs boys, as Ayers held
them safe in tho second iris Speaker had
three of the Indians seventeen hits The
White Sox with Russell pitching. downed
the Barry crew and today lead the Amer
lean League procession by thirty-five points.
Frank Baker made one of four while the
Yanks were trimming the Tigers. National
clubs did not see action and the American
Leaguers will be idle today while the Tener
crowd will get going with the same schedule
as Saturday.
George Siser. of the Browns gained two
points in the American League batting race
yesterday and is now only twenty-five points
behind Ty Cobb, who is slugging the ball
at .375 gait
Home-Run Baker and Ray Chapman, Of
the Indians, are tied for fifth place. Each
has been to bat 325 times and each has
made 10l hits, and, naturally, each is hit
ting the same, .311.
The five leading batters are.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-23

this: Get the general idea of the game, with
a good understanding of the fundamentals.
Have a few golden rules selected after
trial and practice and advice. Constantly
remember the fact that the mind cannot
create rhythm and opposition to the senses
The swings OF no two golfers are exactly
alike, but stances. grips and general ideas of
all good players are closely similar. Your
golf form should be governed by the gem
eral ideas plus your individual Characters
tics There Is one method of gripping the
club that is best. 1t is with the fingers.
There is a general stance that is best
there is a general method of describing
an arc with the club and so on. These
are fundamentals, and in them one should
be well grounded, but it is well not to load
ones mind with detail. Suit the detail
gradually to your own characteristics,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-23


thing over eighty? ] would like to have
more dope on how to shoot under 100.
A. v. S.
The above letter embodies an interest
ing and practical question. I have listened
to golf instruction by the hour and watched
the poor pupil working away and trying
with wrnkled brow to keep In mind all the
things he has been told As l watched
the futile effort, l have often wondered
Just how I wouldigo about teaching be-
ginner for my personal acquaintance with
the game was acquired in an entirely differ
ent manner, for l learned my game as
boy by observation and imitation, and my
various faults 1 have tried gradually to
correct
am convinced that there is too much
detail in teaching. We all ought to know
the underlying principles, but detail varies
with the physical conformation. 1t is all
nonsense to try to have tightening sensa-
tions in the left hand. to remember to keep
your head so absolutely still and the vari-
Gus other things that are 30 constantly
recommended. Furthermore, 1t is almost
impossible Just grip the club with your
fingers as it falls in your hand, and II
you keep your eye on the ball your head
will be still. 1t Is best to be as natural as
possible and get up and hit the ball, with
thought, of course, but with certain
abandon, too. The golf swing is rhythmical
stroke. and the rhythm is spoiled by too
many jerky ideas.
Golf. of course. is a difficult game. and
even the best players have their golden
rule but the whole thing is a process Of
elimination, and you must take the rules
most helpful to you have never achieved
a good result by hitting my ball carelessly
Always have a definite idea in my mind.
Perhaps / could make distinction and
say that one should hit the ball In a care
free way. but not carelessly. Golf does
require concentration and thought.
My recipe for breaking a hundred Is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-23

ITO SEE two worlds, cham.
pions fighting in one ring is
something as rare as q flood
on the Sahara desert. That's
why an army Of fans is on
drive to capture tickets to the
Leonard.kilbsns $4,000 fight
at Shibs Park Wednesday night.
Yes, fair women will attend. Like
q grand opera night. Make him
take you. Tickets, 81, $2, 50 and
s., at Cimbel:', Spaldinss' and
Harry Edwards.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-23

Giants Far From Penndnt,
Says Huggins, of Cards

Miller Huggins, the shrewd little manaser
Of the ST. Louis Cardinals, thinks this year
est fought and Hghtest In the history OF the
game. -. "a, A. ..-..
in the Ieague carefully, and have arrived at
the conciusion that there will be bianket
finish In the old league this year. sa'o
'0f course. at this time the Giants seem M to
clubs that will have TO be reckoned with
before the. end Of the season. The Phi,ss arc arc
own club the Cubs and the Reds must be
counted in. Mathewson seems e have nis
surprise me N the Reds caused no end OF
trouble before October rolls around"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-23

when Fred Clarke held sway and Hars
| Wagner was in his prime.
Matty may land the Reds in second n,...
but he'll have to go before a notary beSors
Red fans believe,it It's no light tast -
shake the set viewpoint Of forty-one yearS
Ball players who have faced the select,va
draft that might toss them In with ~
Browns or Pirates have no particular fess
OF the selective draft that may send then
to the battle lines of France. There's notS.
ing like being acclimated against whatsvrr
happens. n.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-23

to keep the head
still, left arm hori-
zontal at top OF
swing and right
the same at end OF
swing; to hold club
tight W it h left
hand and only
guide It with the
right, etc.
All this and more
makes golf hard
work. Don't you
think IT, would be
much better to just
be natural and try
to hit the ball
hard every time,
leaving the good
form for the fell
lows who are not
satisfied with any,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-23
why ride" the Umpire? Upsets Players and Loses Games

UT
Isn't deal On Saturday admit that Harrison made mistakes
A
riding
fol a
But good did 1t do? Did ball
the umpire and the
the second-guessers
n
unknd
the
but
Every
spectators
that
MAN the world
~ a club can do
bames the
Phhs
decision
If
to President Tener John X appoints
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-23
HOU to Shoot Under a Hundred

MOULD like to have you say something
w about being overcoached. ! have about
ten different things to try to remember be-
fore each shot. | have been told to look
at the ground behind the ball for topping,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-23
AFTER RESPITE OF FOUR YEARS
GIANTS FIRST OF TRlUMVIRATE ~
TO HAVE WINNING COMBINATION
Cubs and Pirates Have Failed to Come Through
But Heinie Zm and Mates Now Well on g
Way to Pennantville
BY GRANTLAND RICE
Young Soldiers Of France

ITO the thousands WHO HaNe idHeHI
Sleep, little fghters out in the light;
Safe from the sorro,U and storm of the fight;
Safe from the heartache, tho hurt and the tears;
Safe from, the stress and the strife Of tho years;
One NTH the birds Of tte summer that nest
Over the dream. of your n,ound-narroaoed rest;
One auith the soinds Of the morning that creep
ont from the night, sOhere the darkness IS deep:
Singing to you
In the dam and the dew,
"Sleep little fighters, Sleep"
Sleep, little fighters safe IN the night;
out from the struggle and grip of the fight;
Under the blossom of lily and rose,
Under the aUhite covered s,oeep of the sposos;
EUer aboue on the LoD-mounded s,ourd,
Summer and Vinter and spring keep the guard;
One auith the sUinds of the taoitight that sWeep
Out from the day aOhere the a0eary must aUeep,
Grooming to you
All the flaming night through,
"Sleep, little heroes, Sleep"
Sleep little dreamers, by rifle and lance,
Giving your blood for the glory of France;
Leaving your broken young bodies shields
And ramparts of faith thouso',d red fields;
Green be your couch Vhere the White lilies lean,
Gentle the darkness that gathers bet,Oeen;
God send Thu dreams aOhen the darkness is deep,
Borne on the acinds of the t,Oilght that creep,
Singing to you
All eternity through,
"Sleep, little dreamers, sleep"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-23
The Red Peril Is Latest Menace to Our phillies

this umpire batting
TWO games from Brooklyn The Reds play baseball
ball field
cracked
spirit which
Aatys
the
snade below that defeat today at the hands victory
the
ot which
clubs land
tne nome the Pills
10 abroad? r them. " N'
Ihe club is In slump and that's all there trying
nard all OF the
causes the arguments with umpe They
me time
~ ~ "N wa" !"
pAT MORAN cannot be blamed for
working harder with kndof
what he
It Will be Just experiment, willy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-23
BEALS BECKER INCREASES
HIS LEAD IN A. A. BATTING

CHICAGO, July 23.-Beals Becker, Of
Kansas City and a former Philly. strength
ened his hold on first place among the
American Association batters this week. He
is hitting ,349. He also Is tied with DEM
mitt. OF Columbus, for total bases. each
having 1853.
The leading batters who have participated
in half or more Of their clubs games:
Becker. Kansas City $40; Demmitt.. Column
bus, 1927; Viox, Kansas City. .321; Moilwitz,
Kansas City. :8i7i Lslivelt. Kansas City, .sos;
KIke Louisville. 1907; 2willing,, Indianapolis,
oils, .80l; Good. Kansas City, .29e.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-23
PHILLIES DEVOTE TOO MUCH TIME
IN NAGGING THE UMPIRE TO WIN
GAMES; SHOULD CUT ROUGH STUFF
Moran's Men Are Playing Hard and Fighting Every
Minute, But Silent Treatment on Arbiters
Would Benefit Them in the Long Run

OF decided that Mr. Harrison
a
perhaps with
We
n
the salary
missed perfect third strike Hnby and
amed
o
thingsthe
in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-07-23
oh, for the Life of a Fireman consider yimmv Dim,

THOSE who hon,
Benny Leonard
rsgretnot envyfor
partner nmys Job cannot the matches
5y far the most important
- Jimmy
but
great training however
JACK o5rn the Cher There in game who can
% OF
knones success were boxing
the business Of have
$1,000 get that knov
that would ~
. % be with Dunn" N'Vs''h
I1UNN taught Johnny q I'm
took the champion through
friendship one OF the most remarkable IN
Another Victory for the Wonder Girl
That that Miss Bjursteds compared to the
by again defeans n
a
stnnoms
two hour.
OF
devoted the New
ng match
failed IL ~
In
excellent
- ths
Asesas ~ - eaey 1uss Mona = high -
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10
MINES STREWN IN PATH OF ST. LOUIS DISCOVERED IN
 TIME TO PREVENT SINKING

116 second cabin passengers and IA in the third class.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10

The Willys-Overland Co. has ac. cepted orders for 4,5OO Curtiss mo. tors to be used in aeroplanes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10
Urge Standardization { For English Vessels

i London, April 10.-Speaking in the House of Commons on the govern ment's shipbuilding program, the par- liamentary secretary of the shipping controller said the program of con- structioni was a very big one and could be carried out best by standard ization. Tramp steamers were want ed most at the present time but they must be something more than ordin- ary tramp steamers and exceed in speed the underwater speed of the submarine. About one-half of all the merchant ships of the United King dom of over 2,600 tons gross were en- gagged for the army and navy, the col onies and the Entente Allies in con- nection with the war.
 The shipping controller, the secre- tary said. was rapidly extending the reQuisitioning to include all steamers In the possession of the country. Re- garding the restrictions of imports and the question of conserving ship ping he said the government was mapping out the future not only for this year but for next. They were measuring the greatest possible losses they thought would occur and puttine against them month by month what they expected to build and to buy and, by dealing with the matter in that way, could make arrangements 10 defeat the enemy in the campaign to destroy shipping. 1sf
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10
OF FRENCH
 ARMY TAKES UP
 SHOVEL AND HOE
Reconquest of Large Tracts of Territory Causes Furor
 of Agricultural Activity

French Front, April 9-The begin ming of spring this year has produced the spectacle of thousands of soldiers of the French army, together with their comrades of the British and Bel gian armies, forsaking the rifle. ths bayonet, the hand-grenade and the machine-gun to take in hand tempor .arily the hoe, the spade, the harrow and the plough in many of the dis tricts of eastern and northeastern France.
 The reconquest of large tracts ot territory from the Germans and ths return of the civilian inhabitants from the places where they had taken re fuge confronted the authorities with the problem of restoring these lands to cultivation. Farming implements to the value of hundreds of thousands of dollars, it was found had been dam aged or destroyed since the beginning of the war in what is known as the zone of the armies" The young peas ants were all serving in the ranks and the older men, even with the aid of the women and children were unablc to fill their places for the proper cut tivation of the land.
 The army decided to step into the Dreacn. The greatest proportion Cf the soldiers in the French ranks como from the peasant or farming class. It was therefore an easy task to find ca- pable hands. The organization was more difficult, but coordination be- tween the civil and military autnori- ties was effected very rapidly. A mili- tary officer with agricultural experi- ence was appointed by each army to consult with the projects of the de- partments in which the troops were stationed and to find out what work was to be done and how many hands were required to do it.
 The zone occupied by each army was b-divided into small districts, each containing about 25 villages oI hamlets. The commanding officer ot the troops stationed in each district was directed to get in touch with the civil official and place at his disposal as many men as are .feeded or can b,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10
FRIVOLOUS RICH OF ENGLAND ARE
 HOLDING ORGIES
Manage to Evade War Laws and Waste Money in Wild
 Revels at Night.

England is still having her troubles with her frivolous rich. The follow ing story is taken from an indignant British journal, showing that all is not war in London.
 There are not many people about in the West End of London now at 1 o'clock in the morning, because of ficially there is no night life in Lon don, and the Nation cannot afford to waste it's energies in early\ morning orgies.
 This is the explanation of the fact that on Friday morning last there was no crowd to stare in amazement at the scenes outside the Grafton Gal Jeries.
 At 1 a. m. there was long line of taxicabs and motor broughhams in Grafton street, and others were drlv- ing up to the entrance to the galler- les and depositing ladies in brilliant evening toilettes, some accompanied by men in evening dress and officers in uniform others arriving alone or in parties of two or three or four.
 In the entrance hall these parties waited while the name of one of them was conveyed by an attendant to some parsonage within, who presently re- turned to say that it was "all right and then the guests descended to the rooms below.
 A band was playing the "syncopa- ted'' music that was so popular in the old tango days, and the dancing was just getting into full swing. At buff fet champagne bottles were being opened b.iskly, and one young lady was overheard to remark to her com panion, there's champagne ad lib.' AS the morning advanced still more guests arrived. Among them were la dies of the theatrical world, some of them in toilettes that were emphatic ally decollete.
 An unpleasant Interruption of the mornings proceedings was when a representative of the provost marshal put in an untimely appearance and took away a young gentleman in kha- Xxi, who was supposed to be reposing in his cot in a hospital for officers on sick leave.
 Great sympathy for this unhappy young man was audibly expressed by some of the young ladies whose spir- it's had been rising as the dawn ap- preached and the champagne cOntin- ued to effervesce
 
 break up until a. m. A puzzling feature about this private party to more than one\ of the guests appeared to be the identity of the host who had provided such generous hospitality.
 This kind of party has been very common thing in the Wc1: End during the last few months. Several have been held at the Grafton Galleries, one or two on a bigger scale than last Fri day morning.
 The hosts are saiA to be on or two young men with more money than aD- parently they know what to do with.
 Only a few nights ago there was a dance where it is estimated that some thing like 400 bottles of champagne were consumed. There was sit-down supper at Il D. m., followed by sand wiches and coffee at 8 a. nn., just to fortify the dancers for a few more hours, and then, at ' a. n., a good pre-war breakfast of bacon and eggs
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10
was served, and still more dancing fol-

was served, and still more dancing fol- lowed.
 There were three bands, including a colored party of instrumentalists, all three estimated to cost not far short of f100.
 A large number of the guests were well-known theatrical ladies and many chorus girls. to whom had apparently been extended general invitation. The invitations, it seems have been given, like the champagne, ad lib.
 Guests unaware of who the host might be have presented themselves at the doors sometimes without so much as a question being asked, and have enjoyed the show.
 Last week there was a supper dance on the stage of one West End theatre.
 It is difficult to understand what possible justification the people who give these parties can put forward.
 The fact that these dances are at tended invariably by many young of ficers on leave is in itself a strong con- demnation, but it is a very grave scan- dal that this sort of thing should be going on when all Sextravagant living was supposed to have stopped long ago and when great sacrifices are ask ed of the Nation.
 Premises like the Grafton Galleries are not licensed, and are therefore within the law, and while officers are not allowed to dance in public places there is nothing to prevent their doing so at these pseudo private functions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10

There is one woman at least in the United States today who wants to fight Germany cat the rate of 130 to 150 miles an hour" The woman is Miss Ruth Law, who has just return ed to America from an inspection of the aviation forces of the allies on the French front and who went on record as being willing either to fly into action against the Germans as pi- lot for an aerial gunner or to take up the duties of instructress to men who enlist in the United States Avia- ton corps. A
 Miss Law, who in private life is flight from, Chicago to New York just flight from Chicag to New York just before she left for Europe some months ago.
 "The American machines in France" said Miss Law, "are far too heavy for use at the front, but are employed in training novices. Those used at the front by the French and English avia>- tors are mere shells, and the airplanes for the United States army should be constructed on the same 1ines.''
 Miss, Law brought back a war dog named Poilu. which she bought from a wounded French soldier. He is seen in the picture.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10
''TIME TO ACT," SAYS CARDINAL
 URGING UNITY

Boston, April lo-Cardinal O'Con- nell last night issued statement call ing upon the nation to get up from it's knees, pended during Holy Week. and hasten now to act. We have spoken enough"
 '"There is but one sentiment per- missible today-that sentiment is nb- solute unity" he said. Our country is at war-our nation therefore needs us all, every man, woman and child of us, to strengthen her, to hearten her, and to stand faithfully by her until her hour of trial has passed and her hour of glorious triumph shall arrive.
 "So up from our knees! Our souls have gathered strength of sacrifice from the sight of Calvary. God and our Nation! Let us lift up that cry to heaven! Neither base hate nor sullen anger may dim the glory of our flag. But let the love of true freedom-blessed, God-given free dom-which above all other lands our country has cherished and de- tended, let that be the thrilling power that will quicken our pulses into a still greater love of America than we have ever known till now.
 'We are of all races; today we are one-Americans. Whatever we can do in honor and justice, that we must in conscience do to defeat our enemies and make our flag triumph ant.
 Christ is risen. He has triumphed over inequtty and death. Let us, look up to where He now sits in glory and read anew from the story of His pas- sion and His triumph the greatest of all lessons man can ever learn-that evil is conquered only by divine cour- age, that death has no terror for the riches of this world are worth 8 pass, ing thought in comparison with the things which endure forever. Let us hasten now to act. We have spoken enough. May God preserve and bless America"
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,pared for agricultural labor.

spared for agricultural labor.
 The artillery and engineering repair shops of the army were ordered to mend damag ged farm impleents and replace missing parts. and army far riers to shoe free of charge all horses working on the land
 The result of thes- arrangements IS that. almost up to the firing line, all available land in France is now in cul- tivation, and soldiers, in uniform, whenever they can be spared from the trenches and dugouts and their main task of destroying the Germans, work cheerfully with the women, children and older men behind the lines. i The system has been extended to 1 that part of the line-150 miles in length-held by the British and Bel
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CAPTIVE AusTR1sNs SUSPICIOUS

Rome. April 6.1-The deep rooted suspicion felt by Austrian prisoners for their Italian captors' is shown by the ia ct that when They ore ill in hos pitfalls they often refuse to take medf. cine unless the prescription is trans- lated into their language. When sat isfied that it contains no poisonous in- gredients, they take the remedy.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10

! sians but here the task is more diffi- cult one. as most of the norths-;' si
 lies are. in civil life. engaged in indus
 trial work in the cities The Canadians and Australians. however, have been of. immense assistance in restoring French land to productiveness.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-04-10
BUILDING SINKING

Mexico City, April 9.--A commits sion of engineers has been appointed to decide on some plan to check the sinking of the magnificent building housing the Department of Communi- cations and Public Works This build ing. tho hanGsomest in Mexico, is slowly settling into the swampy sub soil It was completed and opened in 1910.