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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
FOWL HEALTH KNOWLEDGE
NECESSARY FOR SUCCESS
Ability To Detect Sick Birds and IL
Diagnose Their Complaints Is
Scntiul to PoultrymCn.
MALADY CAUSES AND CURES
Timcs-Dispatch Expert Explains Con-
bitionS Fostering Disease Among
llockS and Means for Determine
ing Their Nature.
ny uouuur ARMSTRONG.

tENpcrt fcultrNnan ana Writer
There ar, pcrplcNities and obstacles
in every enterprise. In growing ~"
stock. whether IL hc cattle. swine.
sheep or poultry. diseases axe likely TO
appear which Will work havoc with
the locks unless they are promptly
checked. Practical poul;rynen are ever
OIL the alert for the first signs Of ircu-
bic. that they may pat an end |" IL
before serious outbreaks occur Also
they arc watchtul Of uufaVorahlo con-
di,ions aud tendencies which might fos-
ter disease. believing in that old maxim
AN ounce Of prevention is worth
pound Of cure.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1917-12-02
AMERICA BEING
TAUGHT TO FLY
IN ALB SCHOOL S

CONTINUED from First Pace
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
BELL WON'T START
AGAINST INDIANS
Penn Quarterback in Poor
Shape Physically, but Ex-
cellent Scholastically
UNIT NO. 20 CALL SOON

Bert Bell, field general extraordinary,
will submit to the orders of his coach and
trainer anad will not start at quarterback
for Penn against the Indians on Franklin
Field Saturday afternoon, when the pale
face Quakers clash with the Redskins for
the twenty-frSt time
Almost seven weeks ago the Red and
Blue pilot wrenched his shoulder badly
in the Georgia Tech disaster at Atlanta
that he was out of the game for four full
weeks and since November he has played
in four hard games. and has been out OF
the contests only for the few minutes in
which Bill Qugley worked in the Michigan
game last Saturday.
Even if Bert is in poor shape physically.
work, for despite the injury to his arm and
the time he has spent ON the gridiron he has
managed to keep up in his studies. This is
stated because Of a wild rumor that went
the rounds of the campus yesterday after
noon to the effect that Bert was ineligible.
Bert was asked about the truth Of the re-
port and the explanation is best in his own
words.
81 can't understand how this rumor
started" said Bell. II am not deficient in
my studies at all, The only thing in which
| am shaky is French. 7 may have nunked
the quiz which | took recently, but even "
| did that would not make me ineligible. II
takes two conditions, not failures in monthly
examinations, hut two ful-term conditions
to make n man ineligible, as | understand
rIlp
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
NAVAL TRAINING SCHOOL
TO PLAY WINONA SATURDAY
Upton Favorite's Eleven to Meet I'm
beaten Norwood Team and Pro-
ceeds Are for Charity

The Naval Training School eleven, which
Is being coached by Upton Favorite, will
play the Winona Club, of Norwood, on the
Seneca avenue grounds, Norwood, on Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock, The proceeds
will. go to the Chaplain Dickins Athletic
Fund. winona has very fine record and
i'm the last two years has not been beaten
and has been scored on but once. During
this time the team has beaten Glenolden.
p r r. Y NJ. G. A., Penfeld, Franklin
and other well known elevens. West Over
brock held winona to a SIS tie last year.
The winona grounds are near the Chester
nike and are within easy motoring distance
of this city. The admission will be twenty
five cents and as every penny will go to
a very deserving cause. Winona hopes to
have a big crowd at the game. Every town
and borough in Delaware county has been
mastered with bulletins of the game.
Wnona will line up as follows: Qulgley.
left end Rowden. left tackle; Buchanan
left guard Jenkins. center; Barndt, right
guard Yoder right tackle; Minck, right
end: Dawson. quarterback; Berrnger. left
halfback; Mullin right halfback; Haz-
zard, fullback. The officials will be Bon
sail referee Warner. umpire.
Trains will leave Broad Street Station at
1873 and 1855 p. m.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
Bowie Entries for Tomorrow

First race. claiming. maiden two-year-Olds
furlOngs--Ideal rs; VIII Soon, 40: FHappy
Smile, 1O5; 'Miss Pep, l02; King Of the SCaIets,
liO; Flapper. 1o7; Lady small. loa; mil Race
iG5: 'Mayhew. 102. Also eliEible1,A ldeTberry'
llS Ormlos. 10: Cayeman. 1O5.
second race. claiming, maidens, ~ ages. mile
Golden Hours, 1l3; Frea, lO5; Wichika, 92
Matoaka, 81; |Polly Anna. 100; Beau of Menlo;
IIS; Hickorynut, 105: Frank keogh,- 81; 'Royal
Oak los: sLady Gertrude, 81: Tarquin, iOs
onunda i05: Bonnie Cause. SO; .Pluoky Hen
100; .soumaneha.- 81 Also. eligible = John %
Rous'fFi Rose Finn, los Meeloetne. 'i05.
Third race. selling handicap. all ages fur
longs-Reprobate, lis; Lohengrn III: Zo1aye.
,i07: silk Bird, io4; Between Us; 1i9; Madame
hermann, 1i2; Dan, 107; Firing Line. ioo
Kilmer, li4; Nigel. 110; Onwa, lO2i Peter Jay
iOi. Also eiigibGe--Tarduin' 100 Wild rhyme
Fourth ~ meslGels!S; ai JoSE scot bS -
al Perosourdine. s4 (aJTyree entry.
Fifth race claiming. three-year- -olds, mile n and
90 yards--Reprobate,. 118; Wild Thyme; lO9
Miss Represent: 1OI; Captain RAY ll6; Hesse ,
in6, sThornbloom, 104; Brooklyn 1l2' Flora
IyHccb. 1O6 Golden Bantam, l0l
sixth race. claiming, three-year-olds, fnlle hhu
90 yards-Flare. 109: orinia, gs; Margaret =,
I04; Brother Jonathan JOB Swit foH "a,
'Esstep Evsptb race Selling, hlies and mares three
YEAR .olds and UP. mile and 20 yards@souvenir
Seeaa. .Eilts 100: .widow Bedotte 81 miss
ssnytrentIce allowance claimed. ;
Nesther clear: track. good.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

Suarus Mcintosh. center; Buzby Quarter.
PACK Leonard and Phillips halfbacks ana
Dewees. fullback 80
ne Swarthmore team held what In aIi
H. ''ay was its last hard practice of
uhe season yesterday afternoon in prepara.
uoh or the Haverford contest Saturdav
ZACH ROY Mercer. assisted by Maxwell and
oro"eli. made good use of the final after
nooh OF scrimnnage and as a result the
squad was put through one of the stiffest
'',,h"lase workouts Of the entire season.
More than usual attention was maid IN
.he hhe men The first and second team
iIleS Hned up against each other for the
,a ,asl tline this season and the scrubs fought
i,he e Wildcats' The scrubs held the pung.
ING varsity backs for downs on several
occasions and il was only through yepeatcd
e1ortS that the first string men crossed
their opponents goal line
Inc Swarthmore team realizes that Il
must be in the best of shape to win Sat.
uruaF game. Although they are favorites.
lhe men are not oVerconfident aud know
thht they VIII be pushed to the limit by tha
war-ridden Haverford team with the ex-
ceptlon OF Fits. whose charley horse IL
steadily improving, and wescott, who ha,
an injured hand the squad is In first-class
physical condition
Previous TO the sCrimmage Coach Roy
Mercer took the first team backfeld and
ends in hand and gave them long drill
on catching forward passes and punts
There was a slight let-up in the foot-
ball practice of the Lehigh team at Bethle-
| hem yesterday. The line worked for n
| short period with the charging machine.
| while the entire squad was given a curtain
| talk by the coach previous to the practics.
| Several men on the sick and injured list
| reported fop the first practice of the week
| Harrington, the star quarterback who has
| been member Of the sick list since tho
| game last Saturday, appeared on the field
| but did not get into his moleskns Nolan
and McCarty alternated at quarter
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

COACH MIKE BENNETT IS DRIVING a
HAVERFORD TEAM FOR THE ANNUAL
SWARTHMORE CONTEST SATURDAY
Main Liners Will Enter Game This Week Forget
full of Past, With Do-or-Die Spirit-"Little
Quakers" Practice Long

THAT Haverford College is determined
i to finish the season in great style and
defeat the Swarthmore College eleven in
the annual battle between the rival institu.
tions, at Swarthmore Saturday, was further
demonstrated yesterday afternoon when
Coach Bennett gave his proteges another
session of hard scrimmage work on the
Haverford gridron.
Coach Bennett was on the field early and
AS the men reported they were either sent
over to attack the tacklng dummy or put
to work running down the field under
punts. This was followed by one of the
longest signal drills of the year. Three
teams travelled up and down the field at a
rapid pace. the quarterbaCks giving the
men no chance to rest between plays.
The first and second teams were next
lined up for dummy scrmmage. Coach
Bennett laid great stress on the playing
Of the line men. as the result of the game
Saturday will depend great deal on the
showing Of the Havcrford first line of de
Tense The new plays which the first team
was given on Monday were put through
an acid test against the second string men.
and came through with colors flying,
The men Of both teams did not tackle
Al hard as usual. as Bennett did not want
to take any chances with his squad on
risking hard tackles. Phillips and Devices
broke clear Of the field several times for
long runs. Forward passes came I'm for a
great deal OF attention ana HOOD OF aerial
attacks will no doubt be hurled at the
Swarthmore team on Saturday.
Although the Swarthmore team is the
faNorite in the annual contest this week
by reason of its better record. the Havcr.
ford team will enter the fray at Swarth.
more. forGetful of the past with the spirit
Of victory foremost in their minds The
first team was virtually decided on yester.
day and the following men will line up fol
the kickoff on saturday: X. Miller ant
Brown, ends Captain Gilmour and X
Miller, tackles; Lester and Mitchell
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
Unit Call Next Week

Immediately after the football season,
Bell will have to leave college anyhow. UNI
less he gets transfer from the University
of PENNSYLVANIA base hospital unit No. 20,
which will be called into active service either
the latter part of next week or early in
the first week in December
with Bell will go several other prom
inent Penn athletes, including Howard
Berry, Bill Quigley and Reese Barkalow,
of the football squad Henry s Hagert, for
mer captain Of the gym team and intercol-
legiate champion on the side horse; Mike
DorIZas, the famous strong man, and Frank
Sturridge, captain of the gym team last
winter. Both Berry and Bell have ap-
plied for the third officers camp, and if
they are accepted they must first get their
transfers from the hospital unit.
There will be no scrimmaging this week
in preparation for the Indians, and only
shadow scrmmage will be staged. Folwell
said yesterday that he would start most
of his regulars. but as soon as COM
Portable lead is piled up on the Redskins
he will toss in his second varsity players.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
Equalize the Draft

exemption of a certain number of men
on each club would equalize the effects of
the draft. One American club has lost
nine men through the draft; another six
They are virtually out of the race as a
result.
exemption of eighteen men would still
leave six men from each club for military
service in the American League and four
i'm the National"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

ENCELSlOR SPRINGS, Mo. Nov. -.
Charles Comiskey, owner of the Worlds
champion White SoX, is heartily in accord
with the proposed plan or granting cXcmp-
tion from military service to eighteen men
on each of the sixteen major league clubs.
The White SoX can get along with
eighteen men, ComiSkeN said today when
told of the plan as outlined by Ban John.
son. Not only can we get along but put
mp a stiff fight for the pcnnant and give the
public the brand Of sport they need to re.
lieve their minds Of the tense war situa.
ton. 1t is a grand idea. Baseball will do
the Government a lot of good
Comiskey gave 10 per cent Of his home
reCeipts last year to the Red Cross.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
Navin Won't Ask Exemption

DETROIT, Mich, Nov 80.
PERSONALLY ] wouldn't ask the War De-
partment TO exempt major league ball play
ers from military service" Frank Navn.
president of the Detroit cub. told the
United Press today.
"rhe. War Department understands the
condition under which we are playing and
it understands that we would have to close
shop If our men go to war" Navin con.
tinued. But the Government knows where
the men can best serve and it needs none
of my advice"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
Johnson Wrong, Says Rupert

NEW YORK. Nov. 80.
Colonel Jacob Rupert today added a
protest against the plan suggested by Ban
johnson for asking the Government to
grant special exemptions to bail players.
Captain Houston is now in France help
ing his country win the war" said Colonel
RUPERT. of the New York American League
club. Il certainly am not in favor of ask
ing exemption for a ball player while my
partner and their employer is risking his
life in service"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
National League Asks
No FarOrs of Uncle Sam

Ban johnson stands alone with his sur
prising statement that he will nsk the Gov
ernment TO exempt eighteen hall PLAYERS on
each major league club In the country.
cial favor.
President Tener TODAY told the Evening
Ledger he would not Ego one Inch toward
washington TO ask President Wilson or the
baseball"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
HANERFORD BEATS
PENN SOCCERMEN

HANERFORD COLLEGE, Nov -
Haverford College defeated the University
Of Pennsylvania soccer eleven for the second
time this season on 'SS Field yesterday by
the score of goals to /. The first victory,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
Asks No F'avOrs

I'm not going to ask any favors of the
Goyernment--get me right on this de-
clared Johnson. My suggestion that
eighteen men on each of the major-league
clubs be exempted from military service is
merely that--a suggestion.
THE Government has let II be known
that il wants baseball to continue. My
suggestion only represents what believe
to be the only condition under which it
can continue
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
Amateur Notes

rha Randolph A. A, a fast first class basket
hou team. is desirous OF arranging games with
r,s pan Ia yins halls In Pennsylvania, New Jer-
e Sevv York and Delaware. Joseph German,
essn,sser ses, . care OF the Young Womens Union,
Fiftfi and Bainbridge streets.
- - t.
Tba A. NJ n. Reserves fast Sixth class
hssketbaiI team Wishes TO ARRANGE games with
than Paul Frsnk, manager. b25 South street,
: srhe eXrdsntes olus. - s.ccnd class basketbail
~ rsS III flia nksqfvint Dayx Martin Drottn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
Y JOHNSON'S PLEA TO EXEMPT BALL PLAYERS
DAN JOHNSON'S PLEA TO EXEMPT.
PLAYERS UNFAIR TO THOUSANDS OF
AMERICANS WHO HAVE GONE OVER
players Themselves Expected to Take Issue
Against Request of President Of American
League-Connie Mack Approves Plan ,
By ROBERT w. MAXWELL

-,.sr how important the game OF base
1con n,s vhen compared to the world war In
Sss states .sop i psTSpals t%e whster E
be deterniln..oo .o leon 2SS well-trained athletic
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

a. Is DtNeS -
:. so,,ne men on on
MIS- ,sIs side Of the
ocean ,s,s for the eN; n
~ss orsss purpose Oh
pp,,rrnoHishins enter, ter
,si ,,saiinment for the
s.,a,y.at.hones OF OF
',r, end them QUITO out to
,tay siay in a bigger
zane. s,ar where one or.
sssmbles with !la,had hui
II a chance 10 10
a. .nlit world series RES
NON money. also VIII M
Ss settled for a"
sirpp
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

on October -, gave Haverford the inter-
collegiate championship, while today's sue
cess gives the Scarlet and Black the lead
in the Cricket club League with no defeats
registered against IL as yet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
MINOR LEAGUES
DOOMED, SAYS BAN
Loss of Players and Patron
age Will Kill Smaller Clubs,
Declares Johnson
EXPLAINS HIS WAR VIEWS

CHICAGO. Nov. ~.
Not a minor league in the country Will
be able to start the season of 1918 iD the
opinion of Ban Johnson president of the
American League.
johnson said today that the loss of play
ers through military service and lack of
patronage, through thrift and interest in
military affairs. will render II impossible
for any but the major leagues to survive
next year. and major leagues themselves
won't survive unless they receive Govern
ment support
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

Goverl'',bt I'sbteen GOOD ball players OF each
tmpt n G1 and National League club from tne
Any'df ,n,y draft for the good of the game. e
@ ys the national sport W, ,ae5 pc awsv SSlio and
hurt u ,,;oncv on the part of Uncle sam
. lits,,st lit,ls matters properly. He passes the
VII WI auth ~ the L. $. when he says;
sr ,htrk il an excellent idea to nut 1t
, ,he Government to decide what stand
Up ~ baseball shall continue, and you may
ara y, the American League will accept
". decision without protest
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

Gordon. the veteran right "ud Of Central
Hi2h, is out OF the Northeast High school con-
test. His less will be kecny felt 10y the Grim
-ou and Gold.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
JOhnSOn'S Idea Called
Worst Kind of Precedent

MAsHlNt'r0>. Nov. ?a.--That Ban John
sons suggestion for exemption Of big
ginning Of his end was the official view
expressed at the Provost Marsha Generals
ohtce today. Johnson's idea wns eNtrrmrlN
unpopular with General Crowder's closest
OF precedent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

would not be asking the Government to
exempt any more than about 100 all told"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
,,,o Will Accept Decision

of course the league VIII accep, me
a.cision-and so will every one else. whe,
, man is called for service IN .ne army hn nro ol
s.nn = % he answers that call whether ne pro
navy n nor There are no excuses. When
NsS ,n ia ordered to go, he GOES.
.,,u is an organized business Mil
Da'e ao,Iars have been invested and If
iphs anne ~ deterioriates. the financial returns
tne s, eS -. small Perhaps this Is the rea<on
sa s' sxsmnton claim will be turned in.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
Football Has Not Suffered

AS an example, take college football.
hundreds Of the star athletes did not wait
Tor the draft but volunteered as soon as
var was declared. Some football teams
ns as many as ten men, but others were
ooalned and the game continued. OF course,
ne standard is not so good as last year,
eW has the game suffered? The crowds
@htnue to witness the contests and enjoy
@e eS sport just as much. They have made
mowsnces fer the absence of the stars,
,no no doubt the same will be done about
ksebsll. e
ms exemption plea, TO my mind will
more harm than good to the game Of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
Hov About the Others?

pu, how about the other organizations
.s.ot.d nv the draft? Have they asked
sa, ,beir men be excused? Not so you
..nh notice it, They have taken their
madeline, and in some cases were seriously
rrlppled. one business is the same as an
other In time of war Ihe Ihltea states
cannot afford to discriminate IN case IKE
,s,s The idols of the public, the men noted
,ar their phyical prowess will set good
.,.mnle for the others by joining the coors.
n they don't, there will be many who will
s,ek exemption on other grounds.
Rail players have been paid by the pub
liz for wears without the support of the
ANS the game could not exist for no sala-
rjes could be paid. The athletes have lived
on the American people. Now let them
protect them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22

There is dome light in cell.
ing, three silk roller curtains,
parcel pockets at both sides Of
rear seat, foot rail, windshield
wiper, and nickel handles to
close doors from the inside.
The entire top and sides are
decorated with gray and black
striped cloth. Every inch of the
floor is covered with thick car
pet to match the walls and
ceiling.
The body is Brewster Green
with black top.
1t has 4-inch tires, non-skid
rear; l06-inch wheelbase; Auto.
Lite electric starting and light
ing, and vacuum fuel system.
Make your Christmas money
live longer, do more good and
equip you for. efficient living
during the bad weather ahead.
Get your order in now.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-11-22
How About Players!

Another thing to be considered is the
attitude of the players Will they consent
n plan like that? Will they arpear be
fore an audience each day to have the finger
Of scorn pointed at them and called slack
,rs by the fans? Ball players are sensitive
and a few days on the grill will be enough.
But you can't blame Ban johnson for
trying He has eight club owners in his
own league to protect and the same num-
ber Of friends in THE senior circuit He has
good idea--so far as baseball is concerned
but baseball is not as important as the
var against autocracy, Every man must
DO his bit before pence is declared and ball
players are not better than any one else.
The American League started right in at
he start of the season to prepare the play
ers for the army. Special drill sergeants
we're assigned to each team and the players
drilled throughout the season. They mas
tered the manual of arms, learned the mill.
tary game and were in shape to fall in line
and carry a musket when they were called.
All Of this was appreciated, for the men
received more instruction that could be
obtained In any of the training camps. But
/ Why spoil it all with this exemption request
Baseball is big enough to get along with
out asking favors and, any way, the game
will be more popular than ever if the play
trs take their chances I'M the draft with the
COMMON or garden variety Of American
citizens