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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-06
IN DISTRICT COURT

In the district court yesterday the
iury was excused till next Wednesday
morning and the extra panel of>twen
ty-five was given the same notice.
The following entries were made:
Bert Walton VS.. James n. Jones,
judgment for plaintiff for $3.50 and in
terest from November Is. 1916.
H H. Louthan VS. Dan Shell deputy
sheriff, replevin, judgment for plain
tiff for SIS.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-06
roDArs PRICES WILL BE
lOC l5C
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Notice is hereby givea that the an
nual meeting Of the stockholders Of
the Citizens National bank will be
held on the second Tuesday in Janu-
airy, 1917, at their banking rooms in
Chickasha. Oklahoma, for the purpose
Of electing board of directors for
the ensuing year and for the transac-
ton of such other business as may
properly come before the meeting
F. Johns, cashier 12-13-e I'd
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-06
Inactivity Causes Constipation

Lack Of exercise in the winter is q
frequent cause Of constipation. You
feel heavy, DUH and listless, your
complexion is saIlow and pimply, and
energy at low ebb Clean up this con,
dition at once with DR.. Kings New Life
pills, q mild laxative that relieves the
congested intestines without gripping.
A dose before retiring will assure you
full and easy movement in the morn
ing. 25c at your druggist. d-w-1-mo.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-06
Sugg Theatre
FEATURE HOUSE
T. 0 NIGHT
FEAIfuRE PLAY HoUsE

FkA CURE PLAY HOUSE
To-day, vaudeville A black face az
what am by Quigg & Nickerson. q
big time act that will please everyone
Comedy and novelty turn called "Th5
Aristocrat and the Coon Musical
This act comes highly recommended
VIII guarantee to please all.
UNIVERSAL VARIETY PROGRAM
Animated Weekly. giving you the
latest events around the world
i0l Bison feature. Giant Powder.
with Edith Johnson and Fred Church
Shooting His Lights Out Two
reel L-Ko comedy A study uproar
feature
Coming Monday-A Paramount fea-
ture. Jessie L, Laskey presents ses-
sue Hayakawa in "The Soul OF Kura.
san" with Myrtle stedman. by Charles
sarver.
Also Vaudeville Monday and Tues
day.
tuesday VIII nave Gold Rooster
feature. Prudence, the Pirate. in five
parts, featuring Gladys Hulette. A
Thanhouser production. Also pThe
Shielding shadow the wonder serial,
by Geo. B. seitz. "The Hauted Hand.
Eight episode. VIII also have yaude-
vile.
Wednesday-Wilham Fox presents
Virginia Pearson in "A Tortured
Heart" A dramatic story of a wo-
mans struggle for happiness. written
and directed by w S. Davis Fox Fea-
mre.
Thursday-A Paramount. Daniel
Frohman present Louise Huff and
Jack Pickford in a perturbation of
Booth Tarhngton's humorous master
piece. Seventeen.
Friday Worlds feature. THE Dark
Silence with Clara Kimball Young
Matinee p. m. to S p. m.
Night show, 7:l5 D. m. to IL pm.
The best vaudeville all the time and
best features Best music
TODAyIs pRlcEs Will ar
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-06
Will DEDICATE cHuRon

Or. Lawrence L. Cohen, Jr.. viii ded-
icate the Methodist church at Rush
Springs tomorrow at II q. M. but viii
FIN his pulpit here at We evening hour.
The presiding elder DR.. R. L. Ownbey.
win preach at ii o. m.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-06

l. 3. Wixon, Farmers Mills. n. Y.
has used Chamboylain's Tablets Tor
years for disorders OF the stomach and
liver and says, "Chamherlain's Tablets
are the best have ever used" OBJ.
tainable everywhere. d-w.1-mo
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-06
Lunch


When lunching here, take advan-
tage Of the different kinds of bread,
We serve hot rolls unless you speci-
fy.
You may have for the asking with.
out extra pay-any Of the following
breads: Graham, rye, Vienna, French.
Boston Brown or Plain
We can never say too much about
our fine oysters. They are great any
wey we cook them.
Give us twenty minutes to make an
ovser loaf.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1917-01-06

Some show for your thin dime
5-reels OF variety todaE-5
The vltagraph Broadway Star Film
Co. presents Mary Anderson in
"A BIT OF BENT WIRE"
3-Reels-3
A crackeriack comedy drama with
plenty Of thrills. It's keen. c it.
SEELIG WEEKLY NEWS
Showing latest winter fashions in
milady's apparel, also is other inter
esting subjects Best weekly in the
world. shown in our theater every
Saturday
DAWN OF COURAGE"
A Biograph western drama.
Music by Kozy orchestra.
Monday Hazards OF Helen
5C---1Oc
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03

When they ship all that is mortal Of
Les Darcy from San Francisco to Aus
tralia tomorrow II will mark the final
chapter OF one of the saddest stories in
American ring history,
Les Darcy, whom Jim Corbett described
as one of the greatest natural fighting
machines human nature ever produced,
never had chance TO show his wares
here He died martyr to misunder-
standing. He was a victim of the greed
and aYarice of fight promoters.
Delayed justice has proven that Darcy
was not Stacker. The great little Aus
traltan scrapper was game TO the core,
and tried twice to enlist in his native
country. He was turned down because
and mother with eleven children.
He toppled the best Of them over, one
ofter another. in the Antipodes. Any
man who can fRht his way to the top
Of the ladder In the middle-weight class
mas few OF the Qualities that indicate
saffron streak. Further than that the
British Rel Cross fund got upward of
N6,O0O from the receipts of fights which
Les engaged for the Kings soldiers.
Coming to America the hammer throw
ers at once got busy. Darcy was branded
as gutter. He announced at once that
ne would 1oin the Canadian forces as
soon as he had fought few battles and
assured comfort for his relatives. Stin
the knocking continued. Then others
got busy with the poison needle and
turned the little battler against HIS life
time pal. Tim o'suIlivan. and a square
manager They told him O'Sullivan was
not familiar with American promoters
and that he would fare better financially
ager.
These underhand methods turned the
head of the coming worlds champion,
and after a while a coldness toward
oSuIlivan grew into dislike and then
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
AL GORE CAPTURES
PATRIOTIC TOURNEY

Albert ]. Gore yesterday afternoon won
the final round of the Middle Atlantic
Tennis Associations patriotic" tourna-
ment. defeating Edward o. Leech in
straight sets. 81, 63, 81
Leech was no match for the Dunn
barton player and was outclassed
In the women's singles, Miss A. NJ.
Doyle won. beating Miss NJ. Noes in
the flnal round, 90, 80, 50 But few
matches were played IN the other classes.
MEMS SINGLES.
Final round-Albert J. Gore defeated Edward o.
Leech. 81 S 81.
MEMS SINGLES tconsoknons).
Second round-Cash defeated Bates u-e /"
- -; Z. DoHd defeated Slater 81 rs 80
WOMEN'S SINGLES.
First round-MrS. Downs defeated MrA y. B.
Pyle By default
Second round-Mis NJ. Noes defeated sdn Down.
By default; MIS- A. NJ Doyle defeated Miss TIL
man. 60 .e-L ..rt =.
Seminal round-Miss Noes defeated Mis- d.
PenA, 81. ss so; Miss Doyle defeated Mis-
NJ R. King, 81. 81
Final round-Mis Doyle defeated Mis- Mces
6@ 50 81
woMEN'S SINGLES (consolationa)
First round-MrsI Minnix defeated Mrs Down
By default Mis- nllman defeated Miss sewau 80
["
Second rUnd-Mlss TIlmAn defeated Mn. Mfnnt1,
S "a
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
BELMONT PARK ENTRIES.
FOR MONDAY.


FIRST RACE-F1Ihes; SyearoldE 6I furionex
main courss verdSnt dmpl. lol; First Ballot III;
Oachel lU: Ava lu; Margaret L. loi; Battle. Ill
Sea Wave. III: Fairy Wand. lIls Crepascule 0mpl.
III; Hsthor timpl. o.; Silver Sandals, lG; serenest
los; Adniz7tiOn, lG.
sBOoND RACE-The International steepiechzss;
handicap; <year-olds and UPWARD about two miles
eunhing 10. Cherry MAlotte. lS; H;bler Isl: SHARP
Shooter 10: Crest Hin. lsO; Bet, i&: Brooaa. Ii;
Martain, leo; wSferton II dnpl. II; RebeTt
olivsr. IN. Nots-weseat on smkdns includes .
penalty Of pounds.
THIRD RACB-sclling: mAres; sSycsr-olds and
upward; one mile. sPastslls. 60; Fa=Our, IL; Mis-
kruter, los; Precise, 90; wnd Thyme. a
FOURTH RACE-The PlsttsdGle; handicap: >
yearnads and uvvard; one mile. Keutueky Bog.
los SHppery Elm. ~; GlIis, n Rhine Maiden.
los: Pickxick Ill: Sam McMesadn. ~; J. J. LIMA
III; whimsy. Ia; Airman, 10.
FIFTH RACE-CNaimng; l-yc1reolds and upward
one mile. ~Thesaeres. lo: PieTrot. los; NarhAsset
timp.). los: .Ambross. no; -srrAnsit 10; Virginia
w. i0s: Royalty, 1B; Barry yrqior. 10: Vi Bond.
los; Danesr. loS; stellArinA. iT: .BStwa. 10; Pm
mcsr. IGS; Sta Care. 1I5; stalxsrt Helen, lnSi
Bdck1ey III Humiliation 10; .Run~sy. IL
SIXTH RACE-Naidens: 9year-osds; Eve fdrlunu,
stniEht choir Msster. Us; Lucky Day, us; Starr
Banner. rs; Chief Lally. us; winsom vera tmp.l.
rs; Sun Brisr fimp). lis; Unds Sand. Il5s Drn
Master. rs; Little Deul M; star crafL u;
Georss washmgton. Us; Nadin-tts tinrAl. IN
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
Dethroned Champs Alwa!s
Endeavor to "Come Back

New York. June 2-Boxers who have
been in the championship limelight sell
dom lose hope Of making a successful
comeback, and Fred Welsh may be ex-
pected to do a lot more boxing before
he finally retires.
II Is quite a notable fact that many
fighters after they have passed their
heyday and lost most OF their youthful
vigor and stamina still courageously keep
on battling with the hope OF making
a successful comeback"
Bob Eitzsimmons made several desper-
ate efforts to regain his lost laurels after
he was knocked out by Jim Jeffries, but
he was stopped by Philadelphia Jack
O'Brien, Jack johnson, Bill Lang and
Jeffries in q return match.
Jim Corbett also tried hard to regain
the heavyweight championship, and was
twice knocked out by Jeffries and finally
retired.
Peter jackson. Tommy Burns. Jeffries,
Billy Papke. Jack Dempsey, Ad VOL
gast, Battling Nelson, Johnny Coulon,
Abe AtteIl, George CRid) Lav.gne. George
Dixon aad many other former world
beaters. made gallant efforts TO redeem
themselves after they were dethroned'
and lost their vitality. but they all fall
ed. but they never lost hope to the last
ring of the gong
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
How he Peints were DIVIDED.
CASTARA RUNS FIRST
in MARLBORO FEATURE
Beats Old Drury to the Line in Best
Race of Day-Lone Shots Score.

Marlboro Race Track. Nd. June LA
tesSSoru-ureaking crowd went to Marlboro
looay and they saw some of the best
isacing 81 the year. II looked as II Wash
.n.s.onlans had turned out enmasse. for the
ssSSanos and paddock were loaded with
tnem. Castara furnished the prettiest
race of the day and beat out field OF
eplenolo runners in close finish with
.Otq Drury. Castara took the lead carly
shser shs me start and while she held Il
'front.' position by. the other entries until
aimost the very last Summaries:
Flksf RAOE-f1ye and cne-hAh furlonss
Agion, ~ lGnndD. ., No. $40. won: Maxen-
uns; b tAlszA 20. 0Tv. sscoSd; Mordecai. IN
irlnl, 10. third Time, i:lo4 Dr.. r. L
sssrensa. Brown Bahy. and stalsan Van alsc
SECOND RAoE-ne and ooshaK furions.
SsSan, los fPreecel, 8.0. $40 0so. won; Old
DleSly: l@ (Gannerl. tl7.0. a07u, second; Unity.
Ln tWoodsl. SD. third. Time. >i:D IS J. B.
MsIio~. Golden Houn. Mr. snisu. BredwsIl. Pea
THIRD RACE-Six and one-half turlonzs. Hands
Un, no tAle1l, Go. go. 0so won; Jsctlet. II
tbauerl. $50, 270, second; Get Up, lM Jackson),
49, tmn- Time. i3 Is Prvtasocaa PennyIOck.
and p Orc also ran
FOURTH RACE-FlYs and oqshaK furlonsA
Sariaserocs: S5,: ip tBauerI, san S3. $40. wou;
Eleanor, lb gacksoul, s.D $50. second; Nolts
Us fWoods). Ss. third Time. i 90 t6 Littis Coz
uee. Waterloo. and Remarkable also ran =
fifth RACD-F1ve and one-hah furlonez Tar
YES. ne Dunkinsonl tz.D $50 SEQ won; Mouty
Fox. rs Dsnnler,. S-D. s2eo. sscond; Booth, LIS
tAlezl, G6o third, Time, Ia0. LAtsna. Envy.
Louise, and Green alno ran
SIXTH RACE-one and one -axte,nth miles
chcctaw, lp Deunleri. 9.0, aJsc, aa. won
Bonnis Tess. lo5 gackson) s6so, Gso. second; Lit
ue Engiand. ITO (AIexl, n7o, third. Time, ISl.
hienAn LAnsdou and Marianis also ran.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
LOUISVILLE ENTRIES.
FOR MONDAY.

FIRST RAcE-cAaiming; puTse. 500; maidens;
2yearoids; four and ouehaH furioueA Eda Herr
mann. loe Ukelele loe; Red Salmon, Ip; Strips
l@: Karemonch. 1ce; PAiE Maid, zoe; BreeU, l@i
Marie Ellis. Zoe; Diekie W. LIZ; Ton ut IA
Kale. ll2:- Ordnung IA
SECOND RACE-Caimins; purss. 500; <year
olds and UPWARD; dx furlonnN BLACK Beauty, "
Sister Susie 81 Blue Cap. loe; 'Brizs> loi; EIktoo.
to4; Southern League. lol; Lindey, lN; vencedcr.
loi; Fuzzy wuzzy. los; The Norman. 10; Mart<e
ZOE; Pnmeo. IL
THIRD RACE Gaining; purss. NooS tyearolds
mile and ooesixteeuth. Fight Fair. "; -Ouneo.
y; Sophia Gatewood. 100: King Fishr. no; Oars.
los; Square Dealer, lm.
$1,000; 5yesr-olds and upward; sx furlcugA John.
r.. lo5; Marion Goosby, lot; Marie Miller. los; J.
]. Murdook Ill; Vogue lis.
FIFTH RACE-Handicap; pwsa 1.0n; Syear
olds and upward; one mile. watsfcrd Zoe; Daddy
Holbsrt 1W; Dcsmoods Day. Be; Feuro. lW; Brad
ley's Choice 10; EmeEso1 CochrSn, IS; Managgr
Waite, ll3; Dorothy Dean. Ii.
SIXTH RACE-Purse 500; fyearoos; hve fur
lougS W. p Dahrey. l06; Prince Igor. lo6; Robert
Z. Owen. los: King TroTato. loe; Butcher Boz. 1o
American Eagle, 100; W. b Buchner, i0; Ffes
Gutter 100: Ter Foreman. 100; SILK Lady. III
Br0om Peddler. rs; Boy Blue ia
SEVENTH RACE-Osiming; purse 500; $yesr'
olds and upward; mile and onee4ghth- Watea
PROD. lc5; VIII Do 100; Brian BCru. los; Day
Day. iNs John Hurie, los; Of Field. los; Fsiz
Orient, los; Primes g.. 10; Irish Gentleman lN
Apprntics allowance claimed
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03

discharge. He repudiated nght with
Mike Gibbons In Milwaukee that would
have netted $4,000. He called on Two
other battles that O'Sullivau had ar
ranged and he placed himself under the
wing Of Fred Gilmore. of Chicago, under
the promise OF some easy money,
All this caused some nasty talk and
finally Gov. Whitman. OF New YORK.
heard the rumors and banned Darcy from
hghting In the Empire State. Other gov
on the Australian champion IN boxing
money.
All this time the talk Of s,slacker''
greeted Darcy wherever he went He
took out naturalization papers to check
II and to convince his critics he was no
coward he enlisted In the United States
Aviation Corps. the most dangerous
branch OF the army service.
But the "panntng' had done its work.
Shortly after his enlistment he was taken
III with an liberated tooth. IT developed
tic pneumonia The little fellow. who
was called a perfect man upon enlistment
In Uncle Sans lighting forces. didn't
have the stamina to night TO win He
was discouraged and heart sick, alone in
hospital in strange city and without
the loving care of q mother in his big
gest hght-life. And so Les Darcy passed
away.
Perhaps some of the promoters felt a
little heart throb OF sympathy at the
qualm Of conscience at the unintentional
injustice done the little fellow.
At any rate the United States gave
poor Les Darcy a raw deal And he gave
the United States all that he could give.
let's let's hear no more about Les Darcy
ring history as Les Darcy, American SOL
der. God rest his soul
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
BELMONT RESULTS.

FIRST RACB-seIAns; s7ssa added; Syesr-osds
and upward; 81 faronez, main eourse Nisht
suck IA tColinsl. TO 5 out. won: FsTour. iIs
III tooerp Il to j, > 10 i, out third. Time
SECOND RACE-The Enout Hspdic.p. xyesr.
olds and upward; a.Oo sdded; mile aud one-siz-
n IesnL sorruw' l4 Roodnsonl. 10 y. out. won;
star Maid. l@ (coIlinsl. % TO l. 5 % 4 out third
Tina lsG ~. Only three starterx
THIRD RAOE-The Fashion Stake: $50; fIhz;
Zyearolds: Ave fursonek RoAs o'Grady, II;
IL tKleessr1. . to s. to 5. out. second; Nssda.
l@ (ButweD. 70 l. 70 s. 10 S third. Tine,
70: EnnAdsS Dnprea. Myrtle Gais md Tss
rSry aiso nm
to 10 out, won; Ricksty. Us CRohinsool. 10 70 l
To ]. To s. second; skeptic. lis (Keoxh), IS 70
/ = TO !: even. third. Tine. In Czmpdro md
FIFTH RACE-seIIirT; sssSs add: Sy.sr-o1d,
one mile ouesn Of the Sea. lbs Ambrose9, 10 10
!. II 70 s. TO 10. won: I'd Roche. LIZ (ButweID,
: 70 3D. out, sscond; Precass. lQ (McGnvl, 10 %
/ 70 TO s. third Tims. La Jimmy Burma
spsctre and Chieftain also rzn.
SIXTH KACE-Fou and ooshaR turionrS; ssss y
added; fyeArolds. Seamsres1 ne (ButveID,
70 s. To s. out, won; Grensold. us CTruIssl u
TO $ Z to 5. p s. sscood; Pap III Trualeri. S
TO ]. 70 s. to 10. third Tine, oSS Golden
King. Sein Fein, PRnanan and Bushouse also ran
SEVENTH RACE-hree-yesr-old and upward
hVe and ooe-hah furioos4 Presumption 100 Dem
lerl. S. S-0. $50, won: Ina Kay, lo6 tGartnerl.
SD $50. second; Refugee. nl tAlez), e So third.
rack also ran.
EIGHTH RACE-Three-yea year -olds and UPWARD: one
and onesiIteeuth miles. Freda johnson, lG (AIer),
SD $50. $50. won; TootSe, y (GGrtnerl, sso
Time. ss IS. Dr. omi Thomas Hare, and GainsL
boro also an.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
LOUISVILLE RESULTS.

FIRST RAcE-Purse. 800; maiden 2yssr-olds;
tour and oue-hah furIongS B. B. Johnsuu IL
CMorys,. E.p. $50. 81 WON clAirTuyHnt, 10 icon.
third. Time. o55$S Redwood, PaSime. Noon,
tide. F1ounce. Melus, W. Il. Buckner, Tsx Fore
man, and olympisn King also ran.
SECOND RAcE-claiming; 3year-olds and up-
ward; six furionss. Droll lis Connolly. Sl2so
t5o. SEQ. won; Billy Joe loe tshiIlingl $50
G-9. Becnnd Martre l06 CMeehanl EN third
Time. lD3s James G.. Palatable. and Jane
THIRD RAcE-claiming; 3y.ar-olds and upward
one and onetdx.eenth miles Stout Heart 10
tAndressl. $3.50 sL6o $50. won: Zim lis CKeI
syl, $50, S.7o secDnd; Jim wskely. no Dursch).
min. and SoSius also nan.
FOURTH RAcE-Purse. 500; Tennessee HnndI
cap; 3year-olds and UPWARD; one mile and seventy
Yards Marion GOoshy. Ill Hanover. Sllo. $50,
2.N. won; Flatt, - tClaTer1. Ss.lO, $50. Eecood;
Money Maker los Hunt, $50 third. Tine,
l'S IS Lady Rotha and Prince Hsrms also ran.
FIFTH RACE-The Kentncky Handicap; SIC, 90
added; 5yeArolds and upward; one and oneauartsr
mileA King Gorin. los tGsrDerl. 1850. 81 80
$50, won; Cudgel. los lMurphyl San. $50. 80
ond: Roaner. r8 tschuttineerl. Si.so third. Time.
2ot Is Opportunity Embroidery. Ellison. Hodee
Old Rosebud. Ed crump Col Vennis. and Boots
FOURTH RAcE-Purse; 3yesr-olds and upward
ooe mile. Christie. los USkel. SD. Sio. 81
won; wauksas lo2 [McDzmott), ss.o. $50. srcundi
>Goldcrest Boy. l0l tOoninsl. s. third Time Iss4 IS
DemIosche. Fruit oSke ami King Neptune also ran.
FIFTH RACE-six fulcnss; SyeAr-olds and up
ward The Masquerader. ll0 uykel. 81, $50 S2so.
won; Hanovia n3 CMott. $50. SO. second; Tea
Caddy. IOs Mink, SEQ third. Time lis IS
Greenwood, AprsS. Milestone snd Sea Gull also ran.
SIXTH RACE-Fve furions. AtalantA, 10
tMorysl. S. 81. SD. won; Boniface. lis tstearnsl.
N.l0. $, sscond; Big Enough, los uineyl. an
third. Time. l@ Is James Foster. Nepe and
Ia Bird also ran.
SEVENTH RACE-yrile and onesiHteenth. Intone.
li3 wingheldl. A.2o $50. san. won: Safety First.
III ncnderl. S.T0 2.ea second: Olga Star. II;
tGr1ber). $50 ethid. Tine. 81 IS. Good Coun-
seL Sun Maid and Thoruvood also
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
NATIONALS FINALLY
TURN IN A VICTORY
George Du Mont Pitches Alright Ball
and Trims Brownies 2 to 0.

tides are bound to turn sooner OF later.
and the old tide OF defeat that has been
hoyering over the Nationals' hssds since
yesterday at the Florida Avenue Park
and 0riff's badly abused clan rung up. a
victory over the St Louis Browns. by
Boots at the critical tin. by Fielder
Jones Mound City club 9 Jpled with
alright pitching by Georg Du Mont.
,as ssDs s2 ssre aos stnsy ssD m sasnins
base wallops. as on only three occasions
was his delivery nicked, while Marsans'
two-base elout was of the scratchy va
gle BY dropping the hcrsehide after q
long hike 10 the left field bleachers.
Opposed to the big Freachman was
.bx x,s sothoron q sptSail fame; as a., This -,
the ball and deserved a better fate. as
Pratt's boot In the fourth inning and
his own wild heave IN the nfth paved
the way for the Nationals counters
Du Mont is labeled the hard luck pitch
er OF the American League. as he has
pitched shutout ball time ard again only
tSe rse sSt ~ as ye.serdaH he BIZ fellow
was working harder than ever to turn
in one on the winning side OF the ledger.
and on two occasions when the Brownies
threatened he frightened up the top gears
and jumped over the rocky spots.
The FIRST hit was obtained on Du Mont
In the third inning when Sothoron was
krdnfed the inltiai DAG TOT RECEIVING one
OF Genes fast ones in the ribs. Shotton
hit to Milan. and "Dixie" took the far
corner when Zeb booted the grounder.
Du Mont frightened up and famed Aus
tin and forced Sisler to ground cut, Nor
gan to Judge
Marsans doubled with two out In the
fourth. but Gene sent Pratt back to the
bench by the 'strikeout route. With one
out IN the seventh Pratt singled, but
Johnson forced him out az second and
sothoron whiRed at three fast ones.
The Nationals broke the ice in the
fourth when Smith was given life on
Pratts error and moved to second on
Morgan's lnfield hit. Sothoron then filled
the sacks by hitting Mcbride. and Smith
counted when Alnsmith lifted long ny
to Shotton.
Judge started the NTH with an infieId
hit and went to the keystone sack on
Fosters sacrifice. Milan then laid a
slow bunt down the first base line and
Sothorcn in his attempt to head OF the
Tennessee flyer threw over Sisters head.
Judge scoring and Milan taking second.
Hank Shanks' long run for Severoid's
long fly and Johnson's stop Of Morgan's
nit were the fielding features of the day.
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
TURNER Is READY
FOR GARDNER BOUT

The middle-weight wrestling bout at
the Gayety Theater tomorrow night be-
tween Joe Turner, the middle-weight
champion Of the world. and Pinky Gard
ner. brings together the two best grap-
piers in that class.
That there will be plenty OF action is a
foregone conclusion. as they have both
spent a strenuous week training. 90 that
the lack of condition will be NJ excuse.
Turner realizes that he is meeting q
younger man whose one aim Is to de-
pr7ve him Of his crown, and he Is TAX
ing no chances Of going on in anything
but the very best condition. Gardner,
while not having quite as much expert
ence. Is q strong young fellow and is
coming to the front with a rush, and
he realizes what an asset the champion
ship would be. both as an honor and
q drawing card, and can be depended
upon to put forth his very best efforts.
It will probably be the fastest and
most aggressive wrestling bout ever
staged IN Washington, and Manager Jar
Doe has wisely decided TO let them have
the stage TO themselves, the entire even
ing. as they viii need It
The Washington herald., 1917-06-03
SPEAKER HAS SMALL
LEAD WITH WAR CLUB
Stufy Mclnnis onk Three Points Be
hind Star Of Indians.

IRIS Speaker today h lust three points
in the lead % ssafS McInnis for the
batting leaaersAtp ef the American
league. and ry CesA ehAmplon OF the
league for years ls cut % the 800 class.
Speaker is hitting .s& and McInnis
follows with ss&. Rallags> Cleveland, Is
third with "a
Chapman. OF Cleveland maintains his
position as the leeatng sacrifice hitter
and base stealer. having IS sacrifice hits
to his credit and - stolen bases. Ty
Cobb has stolen 10 eAseS Honors for
runs scored remain in possession OF
Weaver. OF Chicago. who has 81 Pipp,
OF New York, has replaced Bodie, OF
Philadelphia. as the leading home-run
hitter. having driven out three Boston
Is leading IN team battng. with an av-
erage Of 30 The averages include
games OF last Wednesday,
The 800 list OF the league embraces
10 men, all Of whom have appeared In
at least Is games. as follows: Speaker,
OF Cleveland. SIS; MeInnis, of Philadel-
phia. SIS: Billings. of Cleveland. .SS:
Walker, of Boston. ms. wambeganss, OF
Cleveland. .sl7; Miller. Of St. Louis, sos;
Cobb. Of Detroit, sos; Jacobson. OF st.
Louis. Sol: Chapman, of Cleveland. .301 !;
Rumler, Of 81. Louis, 800.
The 10 leading pitchers who have sery-
ed In or more games, rated according
to earned runs per game, are: