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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
BANTAM RECORDS FROM 1890

Not until 1890 was any attempt
made to keep accurate record of the
various claimants TO the bantam
championship. In those days 115
pounds was accepted as the official
weight The trail of the bantam
weight title since that time is as fol-
lows:
1S90-George Dixon tcolored) was
recognized as bantamweight cham
pion. and on June q defeated Nune
Wallace in London in IS rounds at
112 pounds
1s90-Oetober %. George Dixon
won from Johnny Murphy in 40
rounds, $1,000 a side, at ia pounds.
Dixon entered the featherweight class
and in 1924 Jimmy Barry, Of Chicago.
fought Casper Leon for the title at
liz pounds at Lamont, Ill, Barry
knocking Leon out in 20 rounds.
1S97--January 80, Jimmy Barry and
Sam Kelly fought a 20-round draw In
New York for the title.
1S97-Decemher 6. Jimmy Barry
Knocked out waiter croot tn London
in 20 rounds for worlds title Croot
died later. but Barry was exonerated
1ssS-Jimmy Barry fought two
draws with Casper Leon, 90 rounds
each.
1o''H--J iiliIflN Barry reLfreQ I'M
defeated and Terry McGovern claim
ed the bantamweight title On Sep
TENDER IL. McGovern knocked out
Pedlar Palmer. OF England. In one
round at New York.
1eoo-Terry McGovern entered the
featherweight class and the title was
in allegiance until 1901. when Harry
Forbes, Of Chicago, claimed IT, Forbes
met all corners until 1908. on August
10. in San Francisco, Frankie Neil
knocked Forbes out in two rounds.
1so4-October II. Joe Bowker de-
feated frankie Neil in 90 rounds In
London for worlds title. Jimmy
Walsh, Of Boston. claimed the title
and went over to England to fight
Digger Stanley for the international
championship. May "a. 1909. 1t re-
suited in a 20-round draw. Walsh
became too heavy for the bantam
class and Johnny Coulon, OF Chicago,
claimed 1t and was regarded as such.
l910-March s, Couion knocked out
Jim Kendrick in 10 rounds at New
Orleans. at 1l6 pounds ringside.
l912-February 8, Johnny Coulon
defeated frankie Coniey in 90 rounds
at New Orleans, and on February Is
defeated frankie Burns in 90 rounds.
same place.
,als-During the year. Coulon was
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30

CLEVER COMBINATION GIVES
LYRIC ENJOYABLE SHOW

Thomas Potter Dunn In a clever sing
ing character comedian. He IL. to all
intents and purposes. the headliner on
the Lyric program this frst week half.
With his very excellent ability as a
dialectican and the excellence Of his
reading 1t seems evident that his act
Is scarcely worthy OF him. The broad
comedy could be made more funny with
bit of serious relief His ability 10
exceptional
The Sherlock Sisters open the bill
with a singing and dancing act in one,
attractively staged and costumed.
Their songs, patter and comely ap-
pearance are more than equal to their
position rs openers
Bessie Lester promises ION the pro-
gram) Impressions of stage celebrities.
Miss Lester introduces plenty OF ginger
and pep. but where, Oh. where, are
the celebrities?
James Dutton & Co, introduce a
bareback equestrian act--a symphony.
without color-with two milky white
horses, man. two women and . Splits
dog, all as white as the driven snow.
This act is thoroughly competent, all
working together with precision and
grace. The spindle-spoke surrey used
throughout is rather hfndrance than
a help.
The Bijou annstrcls--female min
strels by the way-close the bill with
a melange Of wit and repartee, much
Of which we welcome as we would
old and trusted friends. Buck ana
wing dancing on the sanded boards
constitutes the best of this number.
A well-balanced performance. which
tops any Offering which the Lyric has
recently presented-S L.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
WOULDN'T OPEN UP TO
THIRSTY CONGRESSMAN
Jefferson VI. Levy Declined to Bulge
when Honorable visitors Indf-
Gated They Were Dry
oBy GEORGE H. MANNING,

Washington. y. c. Jan. 2e.--There is
considerable less probability today Of
Congress appropriating half a million
dollars to take over Monticello. the old
home of Thomas jefferson. at Char
iotteSviIle. than there was before the
House OF Representatives Buildings
and Grounds Committee visited the
place sunday
Aud its all because Jefferson Levy.
owner OF the Monticello. would not
open up Thomas Jeffersons old wine
cellar yesterday and quench the thirsts
OF the dry visitors.
At the invitation Of Mr.. Levy. the
members Of the Buildings and Grounds
Committee. other members Of Con-
gress and newspaper men Journeyed 20
Monticello Sunday in two private cars
furnished by Levy.
Along in the afternoon some az the
party got "awfully dry" bur although
Virginia is now an arid desert they
had no misglvings relying on Mr.. Levy
and the Thomas jefferson wine cellar.
They sent for Levy and suggested a
visit 10 the cellar.
But jefferson Levy said he had left
the keys in New York. oh well that's
all right" said some OF the leading
members, we'll just break in the door
or make a hole In the floor"
But Levy said No" and wouldn't
bulge from his decision.
There was much grumhlinE among
the committee members today. and
newspaper men, over yesterdays un-
fortunate and almost fatal occurrence,
and IL was freely rumored that Mr.
Levy would have to materially reduce
his offer below $500. Geo II he expected
Congress TO buy the old Jefferson
home.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
Quint
Defeats Chatham e
In Fast Set-to

Especial to The Richmond virginian.)
Lynchburg. Va. Jan. 29.--Although
the Lynchburg High School basketers
were not up to their usual standard
in shooting. the scrappy Hilltop five
experienced but little trouble in de-
feSting the heavier Chatham Training
School quint here today, 81 to 81. The
passing of the winning team was of
high order. Horner and Darlington
featured for Lynchburg and Coles was
the individual star for the visitors.
The lineup:
Lynchburg High-Carrington, right
forward; Horner. left forward; Miller.
center; Holt, right guard; Jennings.
captain. left guard.
Chatham Training-Coles. right for
ward; Baker. left forward: Balderson,
center; Bishop. right guard; Towili.
left guard.
Summary: OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
for Holt. Willis for Towill, Johnson for
Baker Field goa1s--Carring ton, 2;
Horner. S: Miller. 8: Jennings. .; Coles,
5: Balderson. 8. Foul goals--Carring
ton. 3 in Horner. l in 2; Balderson,
3 in s. Referee-Johnson, Virginia,
Umpires--Jameson. Y NJ. C. A. Timer
-Thornhill. l.. II. s.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
With the Bowlers

The result of the Western Electric
League games yesterday evening on
the Palace Alleys show the Sales
team still leading the league by virtue
Of trimming the Stores both games The
Orphans jumped into second place by
handing double defeat to the Ad-
ninistration team. Lancaster deserves
special mention as he toppled the pins
for lS2, high so far this season,
Thursdays schedule is as follows:
Sales VS.. Orphans and Administration
We. Stores.
Two OF Richmond's crack ten pin
rollers will make a visit to Hopewell
today to complete arrangements for
series of two-man and three-man
match games In ten pins. The series
will be rolled one half in Richmond
and the other IN Hopewell. Success
to you. Jake Rowsey and Jim Bailey.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
SPIDERS PRACT|C|NC
FOR GAME SATURDAY

After a fairly successful Virginia
trip, the Richmond College basketers
yesterday started practice for the
opening game of the championship
series with Hampden-Sdney next Sat
urday night at. Hampden-Sidney.
Coach Frank Dobson Is by no means
pleased with the showing OF his team
SO far, and declares that he realizes
the boys will have to show better
team work II they hope to be in the
race for the Eastern Virginia Inter-
collegiate Association honors this
year. He Is working hard over the
team and Aopes to whip it In fairly
good shape for the coming encounter
with the T1gerA
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
NIAGARA TOURISTS
MUSTN'T WALK ON ice

Buffalo. Jan. ?2,--Winter tourists
records have been shattered this sea-
son at Niagara Falls. Always a chief
attraction in summer. 1t was not un-
til recent years that travellers in win
ter have adopted the custom OF view
ing ice bridges and snow wonders in
the fall section.
The new illumination scheme for
Niagara Falls has given the great
work OF nature added publicity this
year and tourists to Eastern points
have stopped at the falls this year in
numbers far greater than ever.
Owing to the ice bridge tragedy of
a few winters ago, when three per-
sons were swept TO their deaths, per-
sons are forbidden from walking out
on the ice fields above the falls.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
ONLY 81 A YEAR PAPER
IN SOUTH RAISES PRICE.

West Point. Miss. Jan. 2s.-Bill
Smith, editor OF the only doilar-a-
year daily newspaper in the South,
has resigned his position. He did
not quit. however. because he could
not make money for tho company at
the low subscription rate. His re-
port to the directors shows that in
1915 the returns on the invested cap
ital amounted to ~ per cent. In
1915. however the earnings fell to &
per cent, owing to the. increased cost
Of production due TO bettAr ware
scalaa and 10n iuereAse IA. IN, GOT of
InF1p1 1aoe1 ip1j ~ Y S1I W. iii17
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
Southern Railway System

Southern Railway System
Reduced Fares From Richmond
S16.85
Atlanta Ga, and Return
Jan. 81, Feb. 3, 10, IL. IL and IA.
Return limit Feb. 20. with privilege OF
extension to March 8.
$27. As
Mobile, Ala, and Return
Feb. 12 to 10, inclusive. Return limit
March 2. with privilege OF extension
to March 10.
$31.65
New Orleans, La, and Return
Feb. 10 to 10. inclusive. Return limit
March .. with privilege OF extension
to March 10.
Corresponding fares from other
Southern Railway points. For infor-
.lation, tickets and reservations. COM
uunicate with
MAGRUDER DENT.
District Passenger Agent.
Richmond. Va.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
.LYNCHBURG FANS WILL
MEET THURSDAY NIGHT

Lynchburg. Va, Jan. ss.-Mayor
Jester. who represented Lynchburg at
Norfolk and secured a Virginia League
franchise for the city. has called
meeting OF the fans for Thursday
night to organize to back the club.
Seven directors, including the execu-
tive officers. will be chosen and 1t fs
expected that a business man will be
put at the head of the club. AS soon
as the association is organized man
ager Will be signed and an applica-
ton will be made for State charter.
An effort is 10 be made to secure stock
subscriptions to make the game pos
sible here a number of seasons with
out the necessity of begging on thu
streets for support.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
AWARD PARK CONTRACT
THURSDAY AFTERNOON
Plans Are Submitted to Contractors and Bids Are to Be r.
ceived by Boulevard Athletic Field Corporation Within
Three Days-Begin Grading Park.

Contract for the erection of the
grandstand. bleachers and fence at
the new baseball park in Sc)tCs Ad-
dillon will be awarded next Thursday
afternoon by the Boulevard Athletic
Field Corporation, which company
owns the grounds Plans were yester-
day submitted to Richmond contrac-
tors and all of them have been re-
quested to have their bids in lot later
than IL o'clock Thursday.
Work on the new baseball PARK will
begin just as soon as the contract is
let The field has been cleared and
everything is now in readiness for the
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30

Military and Good Roads Night will
he observed at the Richmond Auto
mobile Show tonight, and many OF
the automobile enthusiasts who are
attending the convention here are ex-
pected to be on hand.
Tomorrow has been designated as
Sister Cities of Virginia Night, and
people from all over the Old Do
minion will be in attendance. Large
delegations are expected from Nor
folk, Newport News, Portsmouth.
Roanoke. Lynchburg. Petersburg.
Danville, Fredericksburg, Alexandria
and other towns In Virginia. The
crowd tomorrow night is expected to
be one Of the largest of the week and
the committee in charge of the affairs
around the armory are preparing to
extend the glad hand of welcome to
the visiting motorists.
Robbie w. Gilbert, that .xentric.
vilonist and his syncopatsd or
che6tra from Broazways a<e still MAX
n j &C
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30

taken i'll and laid Off several monfb2is
Kid Williams claiming the Title by d.;
fault. but was not recognized. CcuIo1
retaining the crown
19i4-June ., Kid Williams, ~
Baltimore, knocked out Johnny Coz
lon in three rounds at Vernon, Cal.
10 f5--September 10, williams lot
on foul in the fifth round to Johnux|
Ertle. at St Paul, MINI. The laws O.
Minnesota stpulate that no decistomS
shall be given. not even on a foul oe
knockout. Up to the time OF tn
foul it is said Williams was clearly
beating Ertle.
1917-January 2, Pete Hermaaf
wins the bantamweight championsh1r
in 20-round contest Decision q.
Referee Bill Recap.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
TED SULLIVAN OFF
FOR SOUTH AMERICA

Elizabeth City. N. c.. Jan. 2s.--Ted
Sullivan, formerly Of Chicago and the
baseball world, but now of Shiloh.
Camden County. was in the city Sat
urday and stated that the German
raider had delayed his trip to South
America, which was to have been
made the first OF the year for the pur-
pose of arranging for a baseball tour
through that country later in the year.
Mr.. Sullivan expects to leave on Sat
urday. February 8.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30

contractor to begin work and Il t@a
thought that the force will be ~
hand not later than next Monday.
1t is thought that the stands ami
fence will be completed in less than
forty-five days, although the CONTRACT
will call for it's completion within TIVE
months. However. in order to COM
plete the park in time for the spring
exhibition games a double shift wfl&I
have to be worked, men being on the
grounds both day and night.
Grading was started at tho park
yesterday morning. and 1t is thought;
that this work will be completed;
within month.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
LES DARCY TO MEET
MCCOY IN NEW YORK

New York, Jan. 2B.--Les Darcy
and Al Mccoy will fight on March
S mt Madison Square Garden, 1t
was announced tonight. Grant
Hugh Browne, rs promoter. made
the announcement. He stated
that Darcy would receive S2o 900
and Mccoy $4,000 as their share
of the proceeds.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
ANOTHER GOOD CROWD
AT AUTOMOBILE SHOW
Many Rchmonders Flock Into Grays Armory in Spite Of
Unfavorabe Weather Conditions Orchestra
Singers and Movies Attract Attention.

and If the motor enthusiasts can't
find one at the show to suit their
fancy they had better give up the idea
of buying q machine.
Tonight has been designated as
Military and Good Roads Night" in
honor of the militiamen who have just
returned from the border and for the
delegates here attending the good
roads meeting. Many motorists from
various cities in Virginia are expected
to be on hand.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
Hopewen Man BanIxrupt.

James Arthur Clark, OF Hopeweal;
yesterday filed letition in bank
ruptcy In the United States D4strir
Court, fixing his liabilities at 1915
and his assets at s907.S0. OF the lax1
named amount s827.s0 LIS claimed e.
be exempted by law.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
RACES IN JUARtz ARE
CALLED OFF BY WINNER

FL Paso, Tex. Jan. 2s.-Acting
largely upon the advice of persons
familiar with conditions In Juarez and
believing ii unwise to continue the
races in the face Of the present diff
culties and health restrictions. Col.
NJ j. VIM. manager Of the Juarez
Jockey Club. has announced that the
meeting at the Juarez track was ter
minated for the present season.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
AUTO SHOW SNAPSHOTS

life Of the show, and 10 attracting no
little attention.
Those singing girls are also rood
and are coming in for their share OF
the plaudits.
Mayor George Alnslie declares that
the show could hardly be improved
upon. He has extended his congratu-
lations to the promoters for the the
excellent manner in which they have
handled the show.
Business Manager Monte Stone do
serves no little praise for the success
of the show. He has worked hard to
make it one of which the people Of
Richmond may feel proud. and It can
be seafely said that his efforts have
been crowned with success Jay Lewis
and other members OF the committee
also deserve much credit.
Several salAs have already been re-
portsd nx ~ e13tifterss aad besOee
u q m
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30

Mullen. Walthall for stone, Bell for
Beck, Ward for Bell. Goals from field
Look. 4: Hatcher, q Robinson. 2:
Gray, 2; Mullen. Waithall. /; Wal
drop, 3: Gregory, 8; Scheer. 2. Goals
from foul-waldrop, Z; Hatcher. S.
Referee-V. d. Hargrove (V. P. II.
Time of halves-Twenty minutes each.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
Y. NJ. @. A. Wins.

The Y. NJ. C. A, five won another
last night, nosing out the Barton
Heights Quint by a score of 80 to 49,
This game was by far the best OF the
night. both quints putting up fast
and snappy game.
Look and Hatcher put up a good
game for the ''Y'' boys. while Gregory
and Scheer played we'll for the North
siders
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30

Summary: ubstitutions-Quarles
for w. Bell. Goals from field--LAw.
renee, 4: Green, 2; Metcalf, /; Gayle.
l; Hatcher, 6; r. Bell, 6; Ehmig. 3;
Quarles, 2: w Bell, /; Perkins, 1.
Goals from foul--R. Bell, 4: Law
renee. 4. Referee-Hargrove ". r.
~. Time of halves-Twenty minutes
each.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1917-01-30
CHURCH HILL Wins
FEDERATION FLAG
East Enders Win From Paramount,
While Y. NJ G. A. Beats
Barton Heights.

Church Hill emerged triumphant
over Fairmounts quint last night for
the third time this season on the Y.
M. c. A. floor, winning by a score of
AZ to Is. This gives the Church Hill
team the pennant In the Federation
League.
The East Enders outclassed their
opponents from start to finish. They
took the lead from the start and held
1t throughout the game.
The goal-shooting of Robert Bell
and Hatcher featured for Church Hill.
while Ehmig made two spectacular
shots from the center of the floor.
The work Of Lawrence and Gayle fea-
tured for the Paramount five.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-15

are carried past US in a slow pro-
cession, It is just a sprinkling,
just a thimbleful Of the days
harvest of vounded-only two or
three hundred Yet the process
sion seems 50 lnng-it seems so un-
endingly long. The faces are like
the faces of cur men at home
here like e1r tsths4--here Ike the
man who liTes scros. TIE street
and here SLENDER bsv ~AOss eyes
We think we cannot ssard to see.
1t is all so quiet as the stretchers
file BY. The French officer Of high
rank with many medals, The peas
ant, the man who used 70 collect
the garbage, the black man from
Africa who does not know Why be
is called from home to give bis life,
pass bE without a moan. Some aFe
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-15

.eient country, where they
10 not speak his language,
and no eoe Of home will be
around him, But if we Will
have done or duty--his eyes
will see = Red Cross, 1t may
be OH the arm of I surgeon
and a nurse. 1t may be on
the flag waving over the hos
pital that can save his hfe.
To put it thereto send
the Red Cross to Europe
that is making it a Red Cross
Christmas.
Our hands win tremble when we
place our Red Cross candle IN the
window on Christmas Eve. And
as ne start Tie lame glowing
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-15

through the cross, It viii come to
rs anew that the Red Cross mes
sage and the Christmas message
are the same
NTHILE they flicker, while the
w carolers sing and the
chimes peal, somewhere in
Europe they viii be bringing ia
The wounded.
a train, with the Rsd Cross
painted on the coaches, win be
Psfasag Into some railroad station.
AokOE smbulances in long ines
EssA the sign Of the Red CsOss viii
be waiting for their hsna-Aa bur
dens Men and women NTH skill
ful hands and the right b scar the
Red Cross brassaro VIII be ready
for sAs strctehers-
As we Stand here the stFctchers
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-15
BY MARIAN BoNsALL DAVIS.

~ MHhiAIN bONoALL DAVIS.
NHHE war lays its hand
upon us this Christ
mas.
The Ginning carols may
seem almost lost amid the
blasting Of the guns. The
candles in the windows of
our homes will shed their
little beams into a world
brilliant with liquid flame.
We will celebrate Christ's
birthday singing e.. and
on earth peace, goodwill to-
ward men," while we urge
our sons to train their minds
a:.d their bodies for the kill
ing Of their brothers. But
the Red Cross has taught
those of us who have suf-
fered, to see double; and it
will be Red Cross Christ,
mas this year, wherever
Americans are grouped to-
gether.
This is what / mean by
seeing double; there are over
5,000,000 members Of the
American Red Cross and the
campaign drive now openhtE
should result in over l5,O00,-
600. That doesn't seem big,
for we have become used to
larger figures. But the
woman off in some lonely
place, far from the inspira-
tion Of her Chapter, making
with her work worn hands
things to keep our soldiers
and sailors warm, the dress
ings that will help the heal
ing of some wounds that
one woman seems great. She
is the spirit of the Red Cross,
The War Fund of $780,
100000, generous as it was,
has a way of turning round
and seeming small. Twice
that sum was spent IN this
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1917-12-15
on euevn side, from zoe

/, On evevy side, from no1O
iunfI Christmas, zoe are 60
ing to sec and hear the Slo-
E0an. "Ndke it a Red
Cross ChristmaSr' On
cDery nile zoe are going to
be Gsted to enlist in the
Ghristsyas campaign driUe
for i0,00O,O00 nezC mem
be,s Of the american Red
Cross. Ind euery mem
bfv Is asked to place a
lighted candle IN a zoi11-
dozc Of has home on Christ
mas EDe, shining Mroaqh
a ned Cross Service Flao
on fhe sciado7c-pape. This
7g7n be Of paDey. qwtb 0ne
large Red Cross (fuc
inches square,, and one
small one for each member
of the household zcho is al
so a member of the Red
Cross.