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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Cruise, of Cardinals, Best Batter;
Tv Cobb Has Lead on iris Speaker
Babe Ruth Has Mighty
Figure of AIS for Seven
teen Games

Tyrus Raymond Cobb seems deter
mined TO make Iris Speaker hustle
harder than usual 20 retain his bat
ting championship. The Georgian, who
led the league for nine consecutive
seasons up 20 a year ago, is once again
setting the pace. For the trst time
the Tiger star has passed the wonder
ful centrefelder Of the Indians in hit
ting. In ~ games Cobb has battcd
1853 Speaker, in %, has hit for an
even $50
Babe Ruth. the clever big southpaw
of the worlds champion Red SoX,
stands at the head of the American
League class in batting, though he has
not taken part in enough games to
qualify for the title. Ruth, in Il
games, has shown the astonishingly
fine pace of .429. Stuify Mclnnis. Of
the Athletics. is third among the regu-
lars with .32l. Sisler, Wambsganss and
Bobby Neach are the other hitters in
the select class.
Frank Baker is setting the pace for
the Yankees. Re Is fifteenth on the
list, with a percentage Of .286. Raker
as a rule does not hit in his best form
until hot weather. lie should soon be
In the 800 circle Roger Peckinpaugh
is hitting .215, which makes him one OF
the most valuable irhelders of the
game. Walter Pipp is batting .272.
Following are the averages for all
games In the American League, includ-
ing those Of Thursday last:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Cooper Winner,
milford Next
In Auto Race

Chicago, Jun, l6.-Earl Cooper, drv-
ing a Stutz car, won the 25O-mile auto
mobile race on the Chicago Speedway
here this afternoon. Driving the en-
tire race without a stop. he crossed the
line in . hours, % minutes and 2o sec
onds. Ralph Milford was second. driv-
ing Hudson car, while Eddie Hearne
got his Duesenberg home in third posi-
ton. The winner averaged lO3 lilo
miles per hour, =,
milford raced in poor luck. He was
three miles in the lead at the 200-mile
mark. and held his advantage until
twenty miles from home, when he blew
out a tire and was forced 70 stop for
repairs. The tire change was made
quickly. but Cooper dashed by and into
the lead. Once in front, he was never
headed.
Ralph De Palma, the popular but I'M
Lucky driver, ran true 20 form. lie dc
veloped engine trouble and was forced
out Of the race after being we'll up for
a while
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Liberty Loan
Is Winner of
Latonia Derby
A. K. Macomber's Newly
Named Thoroughbred
Scores Victory

Iatonia. Ky, June 1s.-Liberty Loan,
A. K. Macomber's newly acquired thor
ouchbrcd. which formerly raced under
the the name al VI. Dick. won the La
touia Derby. at one and one-half miles,
here this afternoon. The sturdy black
scored his fourth consecutive victory,
three on Northern tracks and this
enc to-day. in impressive style. He
beat Cudgel. the favorite. in clever
rtvle. and ran the distance in 2:30 As.
which is just a fraction of second
behind the track record Midway
which ran third in the Kentucky Derby,
was third.
Liberty Loan was acquired by A. X.
Nacomber two weeks $50 for 100000,
and one-half the amount won in the
race this afternoon. lie was ridden
By Johnny LOTUS, whose judgment
throughout was unewing. Liberty
Loan did all that his rider asked OF
him. and won his race like truly great
colt.
The Latonia track record at one and
one-half miles is 2:8O 2-5, held Jointly
by Governor Gray and John Gund.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Moran Counts Heavily
On Oeschger's Arm

california Joe Oesehger pro
nounced Eskger), the big right
hand pitcher who came TO the Pills in
the spring of 1914 from st. Mays Col
lege. the baseball incubator OF the
Pacific Coast, which has turned out
such players as Duffy Lewis, Harry
Hooper, Dutch" Leonard, Hal Chase,
Eddie Burns and Louis Guisto, is this
season the dark horse Of Pat Moran's
pitching staff Oeschger has been
nursed along for three seasons waiting
for the psychological time to shoot
az the enemy.
In Manager Moran's opinion and the
opinion Of every player on the Phillles,
Oeschcer should be another Alexander.
He has greater speed than the great
Alex. @ better fast ball and is the only
other pitcher i'm baseball with as fast a
breaking curve as Alex. The things he
has heretofore lacked 70 place him
side by side with the great Alexander
i'm the hall Of baseball fame have been
control and confidence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Record Throw
OF the Javelin
May Not Stand

Il is believed in athletic circles that
the officials Of the Western Conference
will not seek 10 obtain from the ANA
teur Athletic Union recognition of the
new American figures with the javelin
of 1914 feet II inches, which were es-
tablished by Charles Higgins, OF Chi
cago University, in the annual cham
pionship games held on Stage Field,
Chicago, last Saturday. The present
record on the 4. A. L. books is 1870
feet 6 inches, made by George A. Bren-
der. at the national championship, IN
Newark, last August.
The Western college officials permit
the throwing Of the long stick az free
style. that is, with the grip which is
in the centre Of the stick or by hold
ing the stick by the end. The latter
method is prohibited by the lnterna-
tional Federation Union, whose rules
are followed by members Of the ANA
teur Athletic Union. Witnesses of the
record performance by Higgins declare
that the latter threw the Javelln by
holding the end of it.
Alonzo A. Stagg, coach of the Chi
cago University track team, vouches for
the statement that Higgins is capable
of getting distance of 1870 feet with
either throwing style. Higgins COM
peted in the national title contest at
Newark, but he failed to gain place.
Eddie Fall, of Oberlin College, is
heralded as even a greater mile runner
than was either John Paul Jones, who
first lowered the figures for this dis
lance to AIS 2-5. or Norman Taber
who later bettered this time. in a paced
race, with 4:I2 3-5. Fall won the one
mile race at the Western Conference
games in 4:16 against adverse condi-
tons.
During the morning Of the games a
heavy rain fell, making the track
heavy for the afternoon races. The day
was also damp and cold, while little
hurricane was blowing across the track.
Falls style Of running is said to re-
semble closely that of the late Tommy
Connect.
The new phenom is only twenty-one
years old, stands feet ca inches in
height, and weighs about 1876 pounds.
Connect first set the mile figures at
4:15 3-5 one beautiful afternoon at the
Travers Island track, and almost sim
liar conditions prevailed on the occa-
sions of the efforts by Jones and Taber
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Close Finishes
Mark Racing
Of Bayside Y. c,
Shippers in Teens Have
Merry Battle-Teaser
Proves Victor

Close finishes marked the races in
The three classes in the weekly re-
gatta of the Bayside Yacht Club in
Little Neck Bay Yesterday. A stub
born calm that set in just as the
yachts were about 10 be given the
starting signal delayed the race, but,
after the yachtsmen waited patiently,
slight breeze gave them encourage
ment. After they got around the first
turn an increasing and acceptable
breeze from the southwest spread out
the sails boldly, and the races settled
down 10 keen contests.
Only FIVE seconds separated the FIRST
two yachts of the bird" class to nm
ish. The Teaser, owned and sailed by
John Johns, son Of Commodore Will
lam H. Johns. led {. Lawson Wlllard's
Curlcw by that margin. Both skip
pcrs are still in their teens.
Johns handled the Teaser in superb
fashion, and was forced TO his bes'
70 defeat young Willard. who did not
give up hope until both yachts had
crossed the finish. The only other
starter in that class, William K.
Teller's Wool, was 8 minutes and 80
seconds behind the Curlew.
The summary follows:
BAYsDE BIRD CLASS START. 3Di8-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Soccer Teams to Use
Phillies' Ball Park

Philadelphia. juno l6.-The Philadel,
phia National League baseball park Will
become the first international socce
park in America, if announced plans OF
local adherents OF the game materlalize.
And. incidentally, new major winter
snor. will be provided the local public.
ONLY part OF the field has been preyi-
ouslv used for soccer matches. but me
nopnlarity Of the sport and its growth
in this vicinity should warrant the sue.
cess of the enlarged plans Of lovers OF
the game for the coming season.
There are now stated TO be no fewer
than 500 registered soccer players IN
ard about this city. and there is no
doubt that an philadelphia team IN
contest with some representative out
aide teams would draw tremendously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Fight Log

MONDAY
Harlem $. C.-Benny Leonard and
Johnny Nelson.
Vanderbilt A. C.-Walter Mohr and
Leo Johnson.
Yorkville s. C.-Young Rector and
Frankie Burns.
TUESDAY
Broadway s. C.-Tommy Tuohey and
Eddie Wallace.
Harlem s. c. (Hammels) Paddy
Burns and Pete Hartley.
WEDNESDAY
Fairmont A. C.--Johnny Harvey and
Irish Patsy Cline.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
St. Vincent Boys
Rally for Uncle Sam

Il every athletic club in the country
Vincent Ferrer A. c., OF this city,
Uncle Sam would not have TO look far
20 I'll up his armies. OF the 100 mem
bers in this organization. sixty-iive arc
enrolled in the various National Guard
organizations and in both branches OF
the regular forces.
This showing is remarkable when il
is considered that Of the remaining
members many are below eighteen or
ineligible for other reasons. Forty OF
the members of this athletic club saw
service on the Mexican border last
summer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Connie Mack Enlists
Dartmouth Catcher

Captain Murphy of the Dartmouth
baseball team has enlisted, according
70 a Hanover report, with Connie Mack.
Ne will report TO the Athletics, so runs
the story. mt the end Of the present
college year.
Murphy has been a iirst-strirg catch
or for Dartmouth for the last two years.
and is regarded az one Of the best back
stops that ever wore the green. He Is
strong. accurate thrower, handles
pitching with good head, and is heavy
batter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Pompano Wins Second
Race at Centre Island

Only three yachts sailed in the sec
ond race Of the first series OF the Sea-
wanhaka- Corinthian Yacht Clubs sched-
ule off Centre Island to-day. The wealth
err conditions we're not Of the best. The
wind was practically dead at the start,
only a bit of breeze coming from the
north-by-east As the yachts drifted
around the course the breeze freshened
and came from the south-by-esst, al
lowing the craft to finish in fair time.
Pompano was first. Then came Barra-
cuda, followed by Sabalo.
The summary:
SECOND RACE-FrRST sERIEs-START 5.2i-
fpfRsE ND
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Dates Are Announced
For Saratoga Events

The dates Of The PRINCIPAL handieap'
TO be held at the meeting Of the Sars
.oga Racing Association IN sara'oso
we're announced yesterday. Inc me-,
ing will open on August /, ana on ,"H.
day the Saratoga Handicap, WIFE
value Of $4,000. and the Flash, Tor W. W.,
ycar-olds. with a value of s2,bOo' W"
be held. The Trayers, one OF me rien,
est stakes Of the meeting, viii be 70.
for by three-yearolds on August Ii
The Hopeful Stakes. for juveniles, a..
the Saratoga Cup. for three-year-oIo,
and upward, will be held on the ~"
dny Of the meeting. August 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Hawaiian Duke Still
Much in the Swim

Norman Ross's statement that Duke
Kshanamoko, the Hawaiian swimming
marvel. who kept out Of the Honolulu
carnival early in the spring, was swim
ming faster than ever would seem to
be borne out by recent sdvices from
Honolulu.
lie engaged in pcntathlon with the
best OF swimmers on the islands re-
Gently and won By good margin with
a total of 2,7ii points. Clarence Lane
was second. 40 better indication Of
his speed is needed than the fact that
he defeated George Cuhna. Clarence
Lane, John Ke.I and Harold Kruger
in the 220-yard sprint.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Boxing News and Notes
nv FRED HAWTHORNE

Benny Leonard is going TO have
plenty Of chances TO test his patriotism
within the next few weeks, it seems,
and the boxing fans are lying back and
waiting to see how the new lightweight
champion Of the world faces the ordeal.
Before he won the title from Freddie
Welsh, several weeks ago, and upon
several occasions thereafter, Benny
declared in loud and clarion tones that
he was going to enlist for service in
the army or navy-in fact, he acted
as though he could hardly wait for the
proud day when he would be sporting
the khaki or the navy blue.
Since acquiring the lightweight crown
Leonard's name has been mentioned at
various times in connection with call
10 the colors. One report had il that
Benny went all the way 10 Washington
and offered his services TO Josephus
Daniels, Secretary of the Navy. An
other rumor was that the little Hebrew
was on the point Of becoming a
cavalryman in the regular army. Still
another whisper was to the effect that
Leonard was willing 10 make the su-
preme sacrifice by "enlisting' under
the hag-a5 a secretary Of the Red
Cross organization.
As far as can be definitely learned at
this writing, the champion has not yet
put his John Hancock" 70 any contract
with Uncle Sam-and IN the meantime
the tempting offers continue TO beckon
persstently.
The latest bid came on Friday from
Toronto, Canada, where I'd Barrow,
president of the Toronto Baseball Club.
raised his previous offer to $4,000 for
Benny II the lightweight champion
would consent 10 meet Johnny ki!bane.
fcatherweight champion, in the Cana
dian city.
Billy Gibson. Leonard's manager
wired 10 Barrow that he would con-
slider the offer after Benny's bout with
Johnny Nelson at the Harlem Sporting
Club tomorrow night. But this is only
one Of many fat financial plums Leon
ord has had dangled before his nose,
and the end is not yet.
There are great opportunities TO ac-
ouire small fortune rapidly, and
Leonard Is just az the start Of his ring
career. II will require strong de-
AtIsllllAAlNA anu paw tN-loiH " wv
healthiest kind TO ignore them and turn
to the $50 a month and the risk Of life
that 90 with active service under the
old flag.
All the more honor TO Leonard, there
fore, If he aGheres 20 his original dec
lnration and joins the colors. Such an
example by a pugilist of his promi-
nencc would do much TO relieve the
boxing game of the present odium cast
upon 1t, and little Benny would find
himself almost a national hero.
During one OF the preliminary bouts
at the st. Nicholas Rink on Thursday
night, when one Of the principals was
hanging on his opponents neck and
listening eagerly for the end % the
round, n voice came from the gallery
III IN don't want 20 fight, why don't VA
4 buy Liberty Bond?"
Leonard will make his first appear
/ ance in a Manhattan ring since he won
the lightweight championship to-mor-
row night, when he trades blows with
Johnny Nelson, Of Philadelphia, at the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Forest Hill Victor at
Tennis Over Glen Ridge

Glen Ridge, ". j., June l6.-in tho
Psssaie Valley Tennis League tourna-
nent here this afternoon the Forest
Hill team defeated the Glen Ridge in
three out 81 five matches.
The summaries;
rinsiA> Rn0t. Cisn HdFs beat Ns'io~1s 9,
-. "a. N-rrl Gieu I-dgG tasi White. e--f
-. 80. D1rfen. fsot iii.'s. beat Bi-dsee
D,e.iae~ ~ mi rtfafn. FOREST fni tea'
Carte 4rd PAM. e.. Z NDfrtn snd BrHet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Two "Hal Chases"
In Southern League

Southern League experts say there
are two first sackcrs who should 20
higher after this season. One is Col
vim, Of Mobile and the other is Gov
ington. of Little Rock.
The only weakness OF Covington was
his inability 70 hit, but this year he
seems TO have found batting eye and
Is smashing the ball hard. Golvin, who
was IN the Thrce-I League last year.
also is pounding the ball.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Golf for Red Cross

Birmingham. Ala, June l6.--Plans
are under way for every golf club that
g.. member Of the Southern Golf As
gociation 20 hold an open tournament
ON July 4, for the day only. 90 raise
funds for the Rcd Cross by assessing
individual club members an entrance
fec OF 81 whether they enter the tour
rawcrt or not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
College Pitcher Gets Chance

Bloomington, Ind, June 16 Captain
Edward Ridley Of the Indiana Univer-
sity baseball team will get "A try-out
with the Louisville team OF the Ameri-
can Association. Ridley was regarded
as one Of the best pitchers Of the
Western Conference this year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Stevens Prep Wins Lacrosse

Stevens Preparatory School defeated
Flushing High School in the final game
i'm the race for the championship OF the
METROPOLITAN Interscholastic Lacrosse
League at the Bay Ridge grounds Of
the Crescent Athletic Club yesterday
By a score Of 3 TO 0.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Wells and Bloom Draw

Matt Wells, former lightweight cham
pion Of England, and Phil Bloom bat
tied 20 a draw in a ten-round bout last
night 40 the Broadway Sporting Club.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Manhattan Eleven Wins

The Manhattan Cricket Club eleven
wa. successful against Kings County IN
p Metropolitan League match At the
Prospect Park Parade Grounds, scoring
40 against their opponents 81.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Saylor Is Disqualified

Milburn saylor was disqualified in
the fourth round 81 his bout with Pete
Hartley last night At the Fairmont A.
c. for roughness.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Star Athletes Heed Call

Bill Snow. OF Harvard, winner OF gre
Francis Harden Burr scholarship snu
Charles Taft, Of Yale, who has pee
awarded the Gordon Brown prize n.n
medal. are two fne types OF the atn' ~,
and all-around students OF the p,n
Eastern universities. Both are no" :"
tina service of their country.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
Pennsylvania Defeats Lafayette

Philadelphia, June 10. The Univer-
tity Of Pennsylvania baseball team to-
day defeated Lafayette in an exciting
game By feore Of 20 2.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17

FOURTH RACT~THE BELMONT. Of 1900 to-
tN-ae -voar. o'ds. net value ~ winner. SA.spo ana
p.7te 500. one mile and three furons' start
gop1 Won s11opl's Time IN ~ WINE N'l'e,
tl@ Isfslt ana .,...ey .-OdIs- Tin.
W0Iress f26 tButwciO ...-.....-. ~ out a.,
Wo1derfui. JOS ID slrbrouerl .-...8o-l 81
FIFTH RACE-Csimi0g for two year Old maidenS .
pirso 81 On. fyc flrongs. s'-aighf S'art Fo'si
W-n easily Time. 4 900 70. Winner. D =,
Fair Play Violet Rag. oCner. H. Nose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17

THIRD RACE-THE COACHTNG CLUB HAND
car. for fiie~ tlroo year Old. guar9ui,ti zen
va.un s. 600 flc Coaching club t0 add mo Sln
g'c.on C.n 70 hc won three times. not necss
sarIy ts tte same owner. before booming Is
property also a silver trophy. 60 DC even 70 ihr
owner ~ the winning horse e7ey year ~
value 70 winner. $500. and plate worth ~,
ono mile and II fu-i0ns. ttar good. Won drN
10 Tur Is g-s Winner. ch Z. BY star
Sfoo.-Wtul. owner. james Butler Trainer
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17
HOurleSs Wins Easily;
Breaks Track Record
Belmont Results

FIRST RACE Selling. 'c- three year ODDS AZ up
ward rou-sirre-s AZ this meeting. purse. e. goo
siN snd ore-hsff ririolg. main COURSE STAR
good Won ridden ont Time. n -. win
r.r : 3D.. o.. Gre, Piuue-Lady Nene. owner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17

SIXTH RACE THE QTOGrE HANDICAP: for
th-ec-vesr-p.ds and upward. plise 10y sl'..lp
Wan driving Time la Winner, en- q ,.
Ac-o0aui Trash owner. Captain Z. B. cas- ST.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17

FOt RrH RACE THE EXCELSIOR HANDICAP:
f1r fffee- ycsr-olis AID upEsfI. one mile end
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17

THIRD RACE-THE GREENFIELD SELLING
STAKES. f'- tao-you-oiis. Five and haf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17

Leonard will make his first appear
ance in a Manhattan ring since he won
the lightweight championship to-mor-
row night, when he trades blows with
Johnny Nelson, Of Philadelphia. ut the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-06-17

During one OF the preliminary bouts
at the st. Nicholas Rink on Thursday
night. when one Of the principals was
hanging on his opponents neck and
listening eagerly for the end % tic
round, voice came from the gallery:
"lf ya don't want 20 fight, why don't va
buy a Liberty Bond?"
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05
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Ape. Library Suite,
at S31.60.

Beautiful Apiece quarter
ed Oak Library Suite, con-
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l settee with auto spring
seats upholstered in Imper-
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$3.50.
The Washington herald., 1917-08-05
81 Mahogany Folding
Card Tables, Sl.60.

Well made, strong tables
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for $500.

In the natural willow nm
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ust Sale Price, $500.
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$49 Jacobean Quar-
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Library Suite, $500.

Suite includes 1 chair. 1
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Library Tables, S7.s5.

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August Sale Price, S7.s5.
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