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The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-03-02
NOW EIGHT
YEARS OLD
THE MISSISSIPPI BENEFICIAL
LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY
HOLDS A GREAT MEETING.

There was never gathered a more
intelligent, earnest and business SET
of men and women than the assem-
bly, of the stockholders of The Mis-
The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1917-03-02

ladies of the church are invited.
Mrs. Dilsy Smith is getting her
school in readiness for a public ex-
ercise, Friday night.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
DARCY DENIES WEALTH
Reports Of 100000 Fortune PIque
Australian.

NEW YORK. March 1u-of all the ac-
cusations against Les Darcy. only one
seems to have cut him to the quick. and
that was the charge that he was worth
$4,000.
He was much cast down by the printed
statement as to his worldly possessions.
and his dependency was increased when
Governor Whitman. during their confer
ence at Albany last Wednesday, point
edly asked the Australian II 1t was true
that he had 10000 In cash and real es-
tate in Australia
Darcy emphatically replied in the mega
tive, but in order to make his denial
more positive he has signed an affidavit
to the effect that he has not more than
5000 worth Of property In his native
land. In his affidavit Darcy also at
tempts 20 set himself right in reference
to other charges made against him.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
Record Prices Hit Golf;
All Supplies Going Up
Ten to Twenty-Five Per Cent Increase Prevails
Some Balls Selling at Dollar
NO Two-Bit Ones.

, cents, the sixty-fve center for seven
ty-five cents and the seventy-five-
center in some cases for a dollar, al
though, generally speaking, the seven
ty-five cent ball is least affected.
But with cabbages selling at $3.50 a
ton and onions so high that we can't
even smell them, II is no wonder the
golf ball manufacturers decided to
get into the game OF boosting prices.
Previous to last April every manu-
facturer OF a golf ball had to pay
about cents a ball for the right to
the Haskell patent, which made pos
sible the present lively ball But the
patent expired in April. One OF the
most popular OF the English balls
was the Silver King, and while II was
manufactured under the Haskell pat
ent it could not be sold in this coun-
try.
Pricer Were Cut Down.
While there were thousands OF these
Silver Kings used in this country
they were brought here or sold under
cover. But with the expiration of
the Haskell patent one Of the large
department stores obtained the sell
ing agency for this make and the ball
dollar was cut to rs cents This cut
and the expiration of the Haskell
patent forced the American manufac-
turers to reduce the prices on nearly
all their makes.
But we are back where we were in
1915 and virtually the same prices
prevail now as did then The manu-
facturers say that It is very difficult
to get rubber and that the cost OF
the crude material has gone up and
they are forced to pay more to their
workmen. One thing is aiding them,
and that Is the war abroad, for what
golf accessory factories are not COM
mandeered by the government are
shut down. Consequently there Is no
competition and naturally the manu-
facturers do not have to maintain
last years figures and can force up
the prices. In other words. you must
use an American golf ball this year or
none at all.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10

Old General High Cost Of Living,
of the army Of golfers, has taken
command. Washington golfers will
pay more this year for the pastime
than last year owing tosthe usual rea'
sons for the advance in price OF
everything.
Jumps of from 10 to 25 per cent in
price are noted in the golfing supplies
already. There are several lines of
cheaper goods put in to take the place
of balls, clubs, and accessories at for
mer prices.
Patent Expired.
A year ago, through the expiration
of the Haskell patent and the impor-
tation of the Silver King ball, the
golf manufacturers cut the prices on
all their makes. Today the prices go
back to'the 1915 mark, and the rea-
son assigned Is the war and the In
creased cost of labor and material
And not only have golf balls gone
UP in price, but the cost of every
thing used on a course or by golfer
has been increased. All the Iron
clubs which sold for $3.50 are now $3.
ana the WOOOen w
could buy last year for 50 are now
$3.50. Even the cups into which the
standards are placed, the stockings
golfers wear, the discs that mark the
limits OF the teeing grounds, the
sand boxes, or anything else you will
find on any golf course are up any
where from 10 to 80 per cent, and the
end Is not in sight
No Dollar Ball.
A year ago there was no such
thing as Q dollar Dall, and for the
first time in golf history In this coun-
try three or four quarter dollar balls
were placed on the market
Today you will find several selling
for one dollar each, but not a single
quarter dollar ball. Briefly, the
quarter dollar ball will sell for thirty.
five cents, the forty-center for a half
dollar, the fifty-center for sixty-five
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
NO BASEBALLFOR
GEORGETOWN STAR
Johnny GiIroy Held Out OF
Games Until He Gets Up
in 'CIassWork.

Georgetown may lose the services
Of Johnny Gilroy, crack shortstop Of
last years baseball team, during the
coming season. Gilroy Is being held
out OF baseball in order to hammer
out a few three baggers in the class
room at present.
Later in the season, when the IA
nous athlete has caught up, he may
get out for baseball. In the mean
time the Hilltoppers will make out
with the material on hand. Capt. Bill
Cusack, Maloney, Gogarty, Weiss,
Breslin. Murray, Finnegan, and Harry
Sullivan are the veterans from last
year.
Many Players Out.
More than nifty candidates have re-
ported to Coach John o'Reilly. There
will probably be q cut In the squad
in short order after O'Reilly gets q
chance to see the lads working out
of doors.
Warm weather today and next week
will give the team . real chance.
From the last years nine Whitaker
and Strait are the holdover catchers.
Greene, a former Exeter lad; Dunn,
of Haverhill, Mass, and Uritas, a
Pennsylvania boy. are trying out
also.
Pitchers Are Back.
Murray, Breslin, and Finnegan. Of
last years pitching stan, are back.
Huston, Cooney, Mcnamara. Coney,
Smith, and Smeach are making an
impression. Besides the veteran In
helders, there are several who are
making good. Cody, Whelan, Gil
bert, Fees, and Comerford, all new
men, are trying for the various In
field positions.
Harry Sullivan, ]. Sullivan, 8. Col
Inns, Ormsby. Chaplin. Clark, Cronin,
and Rea are outfield possibilities for
this years team. Sullivan was the
best utility player on the Georgetown
team last year, and Of the teams
best stickerS.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
PROGRAMS INCLUDE
FORTY RACE DATES
Bowie, Harve de Grace, and
PimIico Offerings for
Spring Announced.

Followers OF horses will have plenty
OF opportunity to see racing to their
hearts content this spring. The
dates issued by the Jockey Club stew
ards in New York yesterday show
nearby tracks apportioned forty rae
ing days.
Bowie, which starts April 2, will
have twelve days OF racing. Havre
de Grace follows Monday. April 16.
the Hartford Agricultural and Breed
ing Association getting thirteen days.
Pimlico follows with fifteen days,
from Tuesday, May to May II.
Other Dates Out.
Other dates are as follows:
Metropolitan Jockey Club, Jamaica,
L. Friday, May IS, to Monday. May
%.
westchester Racing Association,
Belmont Park, Queens, L. L-Tues-
day, May 20. to Saturday, June 16.
Metropolitan Jockey Club. Jamaica,
l. Monday, June IS, to Saturday.
June %.
Queens County Jockey Club, Aque-
duct, l. Monday, June 25, to Thurs
day. July IL.
Empire City Racing Association,
Yonkers, n. Y.-Friday, July Is, to
Tuesday. July 81.
Saratoga Racing Association, Sara
Itoga Springs, N. Y.-Wednesday, Au-
gust 1, to Thursday. August 30.
Westchester Racing Association.
Belmont Park, Queens, l. saturday.
September /, to Saturday, September
15.
Piping Rock Racing Association,
Locust Valley, L. "Wednesday, May
80, to Saturday, June 2.
United Hunts Racing Association.
Belmont Park Terminal. Queens, l.. l..
Saturday, May IL, and Saturday.
May 10.
Plans Are Made.
Plans are out for the Bowie races,
Manager James F. o'Hara having al
ready gotten advance information to
owners about the various stake races.
The conditions OF the first week at
Bowie provide for seven races each
day, with no race OF less than 5000
value. There will be overnight han
dicaps for from 500 to $500 each.
and the races are framed to bring
together all classes OF horses.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
TEAMS ENTER LEAGUE,

Several teams have already. made ap-
plication to Join the newly-formed
Junior Amateur League. Those already
listed are are: Linwood A. c.. J. L.
Birch, manager; Trojan A. c., Andrew
May, manager; Cherrydale Juniors, Will
liam Forrest. manager; Clarendon
Juniors. Frank Sartwell. manager: Ia
koma Park. J. r. Riggs. manager; Belve-
dere A. C., Earl Trimger, manager. The
league will be held open until eight good
clubs have been listed. Frank Sartwell,
secretary, 1l7 New York avenue north
west will handle communications
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
SAM RICE BELIEVES
HE WILL LHIT 800
Was Disappointed Last Year
When Official Scorer Credited
Him With .299.

AUGUSTA, Ga. March 1o-Sanl
Rice, who just fell below the magic
800 mark last year, Is confident OF
passing It this season Anyway he
says so.
'T spent a quiet winter" says the
smiling Samyouell, living mostly in
wauseka, but now and then going
up to Chicago, seventy miles away,
for a little relaxation. This wasn't
often, however, for Wauseka, with its
$500 Inhabitants. looked good to me,
"a year ago I spent in the South
and the climate didn't agree with me.
It left me weak and lifeless, so ]
decided this winter to remain in the
North. "Tm glad did, too, for ]
never felt better in my life. I've put
on about eight pounds, which is
quite enough.
What He Intends.
'T fell down last year. wanted to hit
800 and though was way up above
that, too, when the esason ended.
The papers said I was hitting 1923.
I wan greatly surprised to find the
Official scorer allowing me only 200.
That was tough, but I haven't lost
courage, by any means. I'll beat that
800 fink this year.
in the first place, my health Is
much better now than 1t was a year
ago. In the second, I'm not pitching
any more. Pitching takes a lot of
strength from a player. something the
fans seldom think about. That's one
resaon why pitchers are seldom good
hitters Playing the outfield, with
plenty of chance to rest, 1 believe
I'll get my reward with 800 aver
age"
IL Fast As Ever.
Rice is the same old speed mer-
chant he was last summer. The first
day he took part in the batting prac-
tice, he was off for a circle OF the
bases and the way he kicked up his
heels was good to see.
While here Rice will be given long
drills in fielding, for Manager Griff'
ith knows that his premier hitter Is
not the surest on fly balls. Rice will
also be brought into the ''2 o'clock In
field" in order TO be drilled in stop
ping ground balls.
But don't forget Sans threat-that
he'll pass the 300 mark.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
About Promised Military Instructor Players
BOB THAYER'S GOSSIP
ON SPORTING MATTERS

berry pies. One day I started tc
school with an extra large pie In my
lunch package. / decided to eat Il in
the street. It was so big that II
stuck out from my mouth nearly q
foot. or course, the other youngsters
spotted me, and called me Pie Way
I've never lost the name. 1t fol
lowed me through Exeter and Yale
and now have 1t with the Giants"
Harry z. Late, who Is organizing
q junior amateur baseball league for
players of sixteen years and under,
comes forward with the statement
that no conditions such as prevailed
last year, where players above the
limit strengthened various teams, will
be permitted during the coming sea
son. Late also organized the Junior
circuit of last season.
"If managers try to use players
beyond the age limit, there will be no
league" says Late. .Close watch will
be kept on tie teams to see that no
ineligible players take part in the
games. Should managers persist In
putting them In the lineup, the league
win be disorganized."
few minutes conversation with
Willie Hoppe before and after he ran
OF his remarkable string at Frank
Sherman's recently. The champion
talked freely on the mild weather
here, the Boston Red Sox chances of
repeating, just what John McGraw's
Giants were going to DO In the com
ing campaign and what Walter John
son was doing to get into condition.
Hoppe wanted to know whether we
thought Eddie Ainsmith was phys
ically stronger than John Henry and
didn't we think Joe Judge q fine feL
low and q good little player. 1t took
us about thirty seconds to see that
Willie Hoppe IL q baseball bug. He
will talk baseball all night, but never
q word about billiards.
Bowie racing will start April 2, al
though the Jockey Club officials havo
set no official stamp upon that date.
There will be six days OF racing, At the
popular track. The management has
followed the Canadian system of NAM
ing each race, which will no doubt
prove popular here
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
ANNOUNCES GOLF DATES.

PRINCETON, N. J., March 10
Seven matches comprise the golf
schedule OF the Princeton University
team. Five will be held away from
Princeton. The schedules:
May /, Pennsylvania at Merton
Cricket Club; May 4, Dartmouth at
Greenwich. Conn; May 10, Cornell at
Princeton; May Is, Pennsylvania at
Princeton; May is, Siwanoy Country
Club at New York; May 10, Yale at
Rye, N. Y.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
THORPE TO MINORS
Slated to Play With Louisville This
Season.

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 10.-A
special telegram from the training
camp OF the Louisville American As
ISOLATION Club at Athens, Ga, today
asserted that James Thorpe, star ath-
lete, will be a member OF the team
and play in the outfield the coming
season.
1t was asserted that Thorpe was sc-
quired as a part of the deal when
Pitcher Middleton was sold to the
New York National League Club.
Thorpe played last season with NIL
waukee. He is now with the Chants.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
THREE CUBS DISABLED

PASADENA. Cal, March 1o.-It was
medical inspection day for the Cubs
yesterday. Pickles Dilhoefer, with q
badly sprained wrist: Larry Doyle,
bum ankle; Cy Williams, with q
sprained foot, were the chief exhibits
shown to Doc Spencer.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
OFF FOR PHILlY
Catholic University and Maryland
State Compete Tonight.

State Compete IoniSht.
Catholic University and Maryland
State runners go up to Philadelphia
today to take part In the races In
the Meadowbrook games tonight.
Brooke Brewer, South Atlantic
hfty-yard champion and national
Junior champion, Is entered In the
special fifty-yard invitation against
Loomis, Morse, Myer, Stephenson,
O'Mars, and Wefers.
Brewer Won Race.
Last year Brewer won the even.
He will also take part In the 3oo-yard
special event. with Brewer will be
Morris, in the fifty, Chipman, In the
/ 1,O00-yard event, Grace, in the quar-
ter. and Carter, in the mile. Morris,
Carter, Grace, and Chipman will run
on the relay.
Catholic University Is sending Dris-
coll, Allehoff, Nicholson, Keene, and
Glasscott. The Brooklanders are to
run against Lafayette, Lehigh, and
Holy Cross.
Stars Competing.
The worlds best performers In track
athletics will take part in tonight's
meet. Among those competing are
overton, Ray, windnagie. Foss, Land
ers, Lagay, Worthington, Richards,
Loomis. Myers. Meredity. Caldwell.
Higgins, Eby, Halpin, Cooper, and
Kelly.
The Meadowbrook Club has spared
no expense in bringing the best col
legiate and club stars in the world to
the meet which is thought to be the
indoor classic OF the country.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
CRAIG BIppIE WINS

PALM BEACH, Fla, March 10
Fighting to the net. where he turned
return after return beyond the reach
OF his opponent, gave Craig Biddls.
Philadelphia, the Florida tennis title
here today in straight sets, rs, 81, 6-2,
over A. S. Dabney, Boston.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
NEW MARK FOR MARSHALL
American Chess Champion Plays
144 Matches simultaneously.

BUFFALO, N. Y, March 10.-Frank
A. Marshall, the American chess cham
pion, created what is said to be a new
record for simultaneous play here
last night. Marshall met IA local
players, including five children and
one woman. The best previous record
was 129. Marshall lost one game and
drew twelve.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
LOSES TANK MEET
Marston University School Swim.
mers Better Than Central.

Central has yet to win a dual en-
gagement In its own tank. The green
Central swimmers showed consider
able Improvement yesterday against
the Marston University School
swimmers of Baltimore but were un-
able to land the meet.
The score of the engagement was
43 to "a in favor OF the visitors.
Marston recently defeated the Bal
timore City College team which also
defeated Central. but the Central lads
held the visitors to a closer score
yesterday that marked the B. C. c.
event.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
WAGNER NOT SIGNED.

PITTSBURGH, March 10.-The
first delegation of Pittsburgh Nation
ais left here yesterday for the club
training camp at Columbus, Ga The
party was in charge OF William
Hinchman and will be Joined en- route
by Manager Callahan and other play
ers. Hans Wagner, who has not yet
signed q contract was not In the
party.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
GIRLS WILL PLAY.

George Washington University's
girl basketers play the Eastern High
School alumni girls Of Baltimore in
that city today. The Hatchetite sex
tet defeated the Baltimoreans In Q
game played here last month.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10

postponed set.
High team average-Metropoiltans Goo-3.
High team set-Olives, /, ,bse.
High team game-Bluemonts-6A.
Greatest number strikss-(Team), Olives, 50.
Greatest number spares-(Team), Olives, n.
High Individual aVeHge-Hart (Oiives),
i0i-5.
High Individual sst-C. Benson (OIivssl, rs.
High individual game-Lawrenson blue
montsl, IN.
High fat game-Brooks (Mstropolitansl, u.
0reP test number strikos-LAwrenson blue
monts), Is.
Greatest number spares-Hart (Oiivss), 81.
INDIVIDUAL AVERAGES,
lin Six Games or More).
NETRnpOI rTANa
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
RococK PICKED.

NEW ORLEANS. La, March 10
Branch Bocock, former coach Of the
Virginia Polytechnic Institute foot
ball team, was today chosen to coach
the Louisiana State University eleven
the coming season.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
HoRNsRY SIGNS.

HOT WELLS, Tex. March 10
Roger Hornsby signed a contract Just
in time to take his place at shortstop
in the Cards game with San Antonio.
Jimmy Archer, Cub holdout. Is going
to umpire.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
NAVY ENDS SEASON
Last Of Indoor Events to Be Run
OF Today.


I of Today.
ANNAPOLIS. Nd, March 1o-The
season OF indoor athletics at the
Naval Academy will be brought to a
close today, when the Midshipmen
wrestlers meet the grapplers OF Cor
nell and the fencing. team engages
the representatives. OF the Washington
Fencers' Club. The foilsmen will,
however, continue training for the
next two or three weeks, as they are
booked to compete In the annual in
tercollegiate tournament, which takes
place in New York city the latter part
OF this month.
The Navy wrestlers hope to wind
UP their schedule with a victory, al.
though the season has been the most
unsuccessful in the history of the
mat game at the Academy. defeats by
Pennsylvania, State College, and Yale
having been registered against them.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
ON CLOSE TERMS
FOR DUCKPIN FLAG
Four Teams Bunched at Top in
Postoffice League, Sub
Carriers Leading.

-Four teams are lighting for the
Postoffce Duckpin League champion
ship as the final section OF the sched'
ule Is entered upon. While the Sub
Carriers are leading with q margin
of several games over the Night
Force, Railway Mail Service; and De
livery teams, they are by no means
conceded the pennant-
Sub-Carriers are the only team In
the league with two bowlers averag.
ing better than 100, Gerard having
1OI.54 for sikty-two games and
Thorpe 1909 for thirty games. In ad'
ditIon to this pair, the team boasts a
valuable member In Whalley. He has
rolled eleven games for an average
of 100.S, but Is not q regular.
station r Reeordmaker.
Station F, in NTH place, holds near.
ly all team records for the organiza-
tion. This quint has the high game
of 556, the best set OF 1,56s, and Is tied
with sub-Carriers for the high aver
age OF 4S0.
Gerard And Ellis Lead.
An interesting race for the individ.
ual leadership Is in progress between
Gerard, OF the Sub-Carriers. and Ellis,
Of Station F, each OF whom has q
mark of slightly more than 1o1.
There are sixteen teams in the
league, which is having a successful
season in every respect. A list of the
leading performances follows:
High team game-Station F, $50.
High team set-Station F, 1,66S.
Highest number of strikes-Weber.
Station b. rs.
Highest number OF spares-Ellis,
Station +, 120.
Highest Individual averags-whal.
ley, Sub-CarrierE, l06.S.
Highest indiy ldual game-Gaskill.
Railway Mail Service, 1872.
Highest individual set-Thorpe, Sub
Carriers 372.
High fat game-weber, Station B,
Q6
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
HART BEST BOWLER
|, IN CENTRAL LEAGUE
Olive Member Hits Pins for an
Average of 104-5-Team
Race Close.

Hart, OF the Olives. Is the leading
bowler OF the Central Duckpin
League. He has an average of 1o4-5
for thirty games.
I Metropolitans and Olives are run
ming nip and tuck for first place In
the team standing. The league fig
uraa.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
TENNIS POSTPONED
Showers Halt Play In East-West
Competition.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, March 10
Showers stopped progress in the East
West tennis matches here yesterday.
Contests scheduled today will be
played and the postponements left
over until Monday.
The Washington times., 1917-03-10

MARLIN, Tex, March 1o.-Manager
McGraw says he has made no decision
as to Jim Thorpe yet, but that the
Giants owe the Louisville club a play.
n
The Washington times., 1917-03-10

One reason why Al Mccoy, the
cheese middleweight boxing cham
pion, has proved such a tough bird
for those who would knock him out
and take his title is his orthodox
style OF fighting. Instead of standing
as most scrappers, with the left foot
forward, Mccoy puts his right mem
Der to the front, with the result that
neither he nor his opponent can land
q solid blow.
In discussing McCoy's style, a New
York fighter has to say:
"As McCoy's extended right and
his opponents extended left oppose
each other, neither hand Is able to
land with the least force. The hands
which are held in reserve, however,
have so far to travel that neither
man cares to take a chance of being
beaten to the punch. And when they
do let fly, there is small chance of a
blow landing clean"
For the first time In a month Of
moons we see Tom Longboat's name
in print.
In q British military cross-country
race at woodford Green on Saturday,
February 10, the Indian, one of the
greatest marathon runners q few
years ago, finished third, II 3-5 sec
onds behind the winner. Three-Quar-
ters of q minute later came rushing
across the line the celebrated A. z.
Wood, q private in the Canadian Gren-
adiers, who hold the fifteen-mile rec
ord of 1 hour IS minutes, and 16 2-5
seconds, which he made at Celtic
Park on May 8, 1912.
Tom, who won the Boston marathon
in 1907 before he turned "pro," beat
out two other well-known Canadian
Indians, A. L. Jameson and Joe
Keeper. Longboat's team, the Can
sdian Pioneers, was fourth. Long
boat and Wood are said to have made
no preparation for the race.
Pie Way, who Is bidding for a
pitching job with the Giants. tells
In the following how he came by that
peculiar front name:
"I was living In East Peacham,
VT )" says Pie. al was ten years old
when / went down TO Massachusetts,
to school. had an aunt who lived
there and who made wonderful blue
The Washington times., 1917-03-10
Handicap Competition.

Individual handicap match: decided
by marksmen adding $50 to their In
dividual championship scores and by
sharpshootsrs adding 90 to their In
dividual championship, scores;, expert
riflemen shoot from scratch-won By
v. A Osterman, washington Rifle
Club, marksman, 1859; second, J. a
Petrie, Home Club, marksman, LOTT
third, II. L Colvin, Central HiAk
School, marksman lO11